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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

tempting to bring off fight between
dumb animals, and second, the use of vul-
gar language.
Taking these charges which necessi-
tated Mr.. Mooney to put up $500 bail
money TO again roam at large instead Of
remaining guest of Captain Gillen's, it
is prima facie evidence that the old sport
is suspected of an intent to do something
cruel to the cat, and being so suspected
hung tongue with which to lash Officer
Holbrook in the choicest cockpit YER
nacular.
AS matter of fact, Con was said to have
been~up 10 his old tricks. Although just
recovering from severe attack of rheu-
matism he has managed TO get aroand in
his buggy and succeeded in locating q
wildcat.
The animal was sent down here from Ell
Dorado County as Christmas present, as
we'll as joke to Billy Kenny of the Cos
mopoIitan Hotel.
Major Fahey, the proprietor of the
place, refused to keep the vicious beast in
his house and Kenny was glad to unload
him on Mooney.
The latter Immediately spread the word
that he was going to give his friends some
choice sport in the line of badge batting.
There was to be blood, laceration and
pain to the satisfaction OF every boiy, and
those who delve in the love of cruelty to
animals were eager to pay any figure from
81 to $25 to be favored with an admission
ticket to the sacrifice.
The tip was given out at midnight yes
terday that Cassidy's resort, at the Seven
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

Mile House, would be the scene of
carnage. A healthy and vicious bulldog
from Barney Riley's kennel had been
picked out to meet the cat, and all holders
of tickets must be on hand at Ocean View
not later than O'Clock in the morning.
Con Mooney, without telling Cassidy
| what he wanted his place for. had rented
I it for one day. In one respect he misled
Cassidy by asking him TO clear the floor of
the big hall and put piano in the place.
/ Cassidy, therefore, came to the conclusion
that Mooney was about 10 give party to
some friends and that there would be
dancing.
pearance of Officers Holbrook and Hooper
OF the Society for the Prevention OF Cru
city to Animals.
They were on the grounds before noon
and in hot chase of Mooney, the wildcat
and the dog.
LII the meantime Mooney and score of
swells, horse-show men and bookmakers,
were made aware of the police being after
them 20 prevent the fight. They stopped
off at VOLTS place, next to the Ocean
View station, and were prepared to bring
off the fight there, when the tall figure of
Officer Jack McGreyey doomed up and sit
was all off.
4 Mooney. with the cat in huge cage,
took circuitous route to Colny's place
opposite the HOLY cross cemetery In Sal
Mateo County. Billy Kenney packed the
brindle dog in another conveyance and
after an hours ride they came face TO face
with Sheriff Kenney of San Mateo
County who quietly suggested that they
might fare better by going back from
whence they had come.
The procession then took to the original
place Cassidy shopping that Hooper and
Holbrook had vanished. But they had
not Delegations. including such states
man and clever talker rs Harry Maynard,
argued with both officers that they had no
jurisdiction in San Mateo County.
You are right" said HoIbrook. "Our
Office ceases in San Mateo County, except
ing TO the extent of 500 yards beyond the
county line, which is allowed us by the
State law. This place is only fifty yards
from the lire, and if you want 10 carry on
your fight you'll have to go 450 yards far
Their up the line and see my friend Sheriff
Kenney."
In the meantime Con Mooney, wilder
than the cat he had in the box. was tray
cling over the hills to get back into the
City, when Holbrook overlook him and
placed him under arrest.
The most fortunate in the wildcat
and bulldog matinee is the latter. He.
weighs about twenty-five pounds. and the
cat tops him both in size and weight. 1t
is safe to say that the authorities length
ened the lease of that dogs life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14
A DRUNKEN FREAK.
/. Mccarthy, Moider, Arrested for
Driving Off With Another Mans
Horse and Buggy.


Driving Off With Another Mans
Horse and Buggy.
c. Mccarthy, molder imbibed too
much liquor yesterday afternoon and see-
ing horse and buggy standing on the
corner of Turk and Taylor streets he
thought he would lire ride. He Jumped
into the buggy and drove off at reckless
speed along Turk street. He turned south
on Van Ness avenue and one of the wheels
was broken by striking ag alnst the curb
stone.
Policeman Campion saw him and no.
ticing that he was drunk attempted to ar
rest him. Mccarthy whipped up the
horse and Campion gave chase. overtak-
ing him on Market street. Campion ar
rested him for being drunk and took him
and the horse and buggy to the Central
Police Station.
Mentime the Central Police Station had
been notified by ]. #. Power, 1911 Cough
street, that his rig had been stolen from
Turk and Taylor sire cts. He was in
formed of McCarthy's arrest and then he
called at the station and identified the
horse and buggy as his property. A charge
of driving off with another mans horse
and buggy" was then entered against Nc
CarIhy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

have on display the most
splendid show of Christmas
tree ornaments, bon bons,
snappe7s, crackers and dim
ner favors they ever had, and
that says a great deal.
Cordial welcome to all.
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geon yesterday evening by Officer Hol-
brook of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
With Mooney when arrested by Hol-
brook was wildcat, the largest and most
fierce ever captured in E. Dorado County
Two charges were placed against Moon
ey's name and the cat was held as evil
dence. The two charges are: First, at.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14
REMOVAL NOTICE.

DIERCE & CO., GENERAL WESTERN
L Agents National Cash Register Co.. have re-
moved their offices from The Chronicle bldg To
rooms 3l2 and 3lS PARROT bldg, opp Baldwin
Hotel Tel. south l03
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14
A College and a Camera.

The California Camera Club has prepared a
pleasant entertainment, which will be held
next Friday evening in Metropolitan Temple.
o. v. LANCE VIII deliver a lecture on "Throug h
the University of California with a Camera y
The address is to be illustrated by a fine col
lection of stereopticon views of the great Call
fornia College, showing all of the interesting
features OF the establishment This will be
the seventy-ninth illustrated lecture given by
the club
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14
Some Particularly Cruel Sport
That Was Not Allowed
TO Come Off.
A Bulldogs Life Saved on the San
Mateo Boundary Line by Two
Energetic officers.

Con Mooney. the veteran promoter of
cock and dog fights, was cast into dun
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

TELEPHONE GRANT LA.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14
POLICE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.

The Association Elects New Officers for
the Ensuing Year.
An election for officers aud trustees OF
the Widows and Orphans Aid Associa-
ton belonging to the Police Department
was held yesterday afternoon in Judge
Lows courtroom, with the following re-
suit: President, Captain John Spillane !;
vice. pres ident, Lieutenant William f..
Burke; treasurer, Sergeant John Duncan /;
recording secretary, Charles M. james !;
financial secretary, Sergeant Samuel H.
Rankin; board of trustees-Sergeants A.
A. Perrin, John Motif, O. G. Phillips, H.
Houghtaling and Corporal H. Gleason.
The installation will take place on next
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

In England more than 10 600, 600 oil
lamps are used nightly. Lamp accidents
cause about 300 deaths annually in Lon
don alone, 165 fires year having been
traced to them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

"WATERMAN," Swan Grown" and "Lead-
err fountain pens, good for Christmas, at San
born Walls.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

Sugar is an ancient luxury. The Chinese
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

/ WATCHES, Diamonds, Jewelry, at greatly reduced
prices; building 10 be removed 5 and Third st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-14

SPECIAL SAVING SALE.
Monday uesday-Wednesd
Loganberry jam jar zoe
regularly 25c.
Delicious. Like your mother made,
only better.
Sardines tin Ioc
Patent key tin.
Choice French fish in pure olive oil.
Royan sardines in pickle
regularly zoe. tin 15c
With truffies and peppers.
Dates e lbs. 25c) ID. Ioc
regularly l5c.
Back. Fard.
Sleeps cocoanut ID. 221c
regularly here 30c elsewhere 35c
Tue brand is known as the best made.
Eastern biscuits tin zoe
regularly 25c.
Maue III new i OIk, MlAtOHt MiSS.I
and Chicago.
Most delicate manufactured.
Frontier rye whisky bot GOO
regularly $l25.
Distillery botting.
PURGE de foie gras tin zoe
regularly 25c.
For sandwiches.
Stuffed olives large bot 45c
regularly SOC here.
Advertised elsewhere at Csc.
Lucca oil quart Axe
regularly SOC.
Orange 1narmalade
regularly &c. 3 ID Jar 2 sc
Made by Chas. South well q Co.,
London.
Greatest value we ever offered in
T.armalade.
Holiday novelties
Live snaiIs from France, doz. 40c.
Dates from Tunis, fraii SOC.
I'm ported cerveatewurst.
Dates stuffed with pecans.
Fig paste with almonds.
Fancy caskets perfumes from Paris.
Honey cakes-1S kinds.
Delicatesse aerrings. appetit slid.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
Notes UDon Cheese.

Nine tenths of the cheese produ ed in
this country is made in the States of New
York, Wisconsin, Ohio Illinois, Vermont
Iowa, Pennsylvania and Michigan rank
ing in the order named. The New York
product, alone, is almost one-haf the
total, and this State and Wisconsin to-
gether make over two thirds of all
1t requires the milk of about one mil
lion cows to make the cheese annually
pressed in the United States.
The value OF the annual cheese product
of this country varies from $50, 900, 900 to
SIS 900, 900.
About 5000, 900 pounds of cheese are
imported annually into the United States.
The rate of consumption of cheese in
America is about three pounds per capita
per annum.
Consumption of cheese is apparently
somewhat decreasing.
Good cheese is approximately compos-
ed of one-third water, one third milk fat.
and one-thrd casein, with some sugar and
ash. H. L. il7@a. chg L. $. D00y
DI7Yg21X
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
Barreling Apples.

Many of the most profitable operations
in commercial life depend in the first in
stance upon very simple facts. Most per-
sons would pass by without observing the
barreling of apples as a case in point. If
apples were placed loosely in barrels they
would soon rot, though passing over but
very short distance Of travel and yet
when properly barteled they can be sent
thousands of miles. even over the rough
est ocean voyage, in perfect security.
This is owing to the fact discovered years
ago, without any one knowing particularly
the reason, that an apple rotted from a
bruse only when the skin was broken.
An apple can be pressed 50 as to have
indentations over its whole surface with
out any danger of rotting. provided the
skin is not broken. In barreling apples
therefore, gentle pressure is exercised, so
that the fruit is fairly pressed into each
other. and it is impossible for any one
fruit to change its place in me barrel on
lis journey. Apples are sometimes taken
out OF barrels with large indentations over
their whole surface, and yet no sign OF
decay. In these modern times we under
stand the reason. The atmosphere is full
OF microscopic germs which produce
fermentation, and unless they get an
EXTRA nee into the fruit. rot cannot take
place A mere indentation without q
rupture of the outer skin does not permit
OF the action Of these microbes. This is
a simple reason why the early observation
enabled the barrelne OF apples to be SO
successful .lleeh0Hg .l/4Hb.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

Any one who takes a careless sniff al
the hartshorn bottle can readily under
stand how even moderate dose OF
ammonia will produce fatal results when
designedly administered. But in these
very qualities are to be found the greai
value of ammonia in keeping orchard
trees clean aud vigorous What insect
can possibly live to do damage to trees
after having received even homeopathic
dose of ammonia? Trees given good
ammonia wash once or twice a year will
show in their clean, shining bark and
glossy leaves high appreciation of such
attention, and many orchardists who have
used these preparations bear testimony to
their substantial value in increasing the
vigor of the trees and the size and quality
of the crop. 1t is comparatively cheap,
and in its timely application to almost any
orchard will be found to pay handsome
diydends.-RWai H,WH.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
How to Ward off an Attack of Group.

In speaking of this much dreaded dis
ease, Mr., c. M. Dixon, of Pleasant
Ridge, Pa, said, II have little girl
who is troubled frequently during the
winter months with croupy affections
Whenever the first symptoms occur, my
wife gives her Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and the result is always prompt
and satisfactory" This remedy is used
by thousands of mothers throughout the
United States, also in many foreign
countries, and always with perfect sue
cess 1t is only necessary to give il
freely when the child becomes hoarse OF
as soon as the croupy cough appears and
all symptoms of Group will disappear
For sale at % and 80 cents per bottle By
Horatio w. Cushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
Price of Wheat.

European wheat haivests. except in
England, have been much smaller than a
year ago and the great rise IN wheat in all
American and foreign markets during the
past month is the result OF natural CAUSES.
The deficiency now prevailing can only be
made up from this country. The foreign
demand began early and many million
bushels of wheat went to French and Eng
fish buyers at much lower prices than the
same wheat would bring now The sales
OF wheat in the West are very large. The
rise IN New York between Sept. and
Oct. 10 was y cents or from O. or 50
cents. SO rapid rise as this is almost IN.
precedented. Yet it IS undoubtedly based
en- the prevailing conditions of wheat sup
plies all over the world. There IS famine
in northern India, where usually wheat Is
grown for export. 1t seems likely that
for fully year to come the price of wheat
will continue as high as it is now and it
may 90 higher. The scarcity Of wheat
cannot fail to make good demand and
fair prices for American corn and other
food products, all of which are in greater
abundance than our wheat crop this year
-.ND10r 0ha /aJWef.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

A small flannel bag, with one end left
open, is a good receptacle for the ends of
toilet soap When few have been ac-
cumulated sew up the opening and an ex-
cellent bath bag is evolved. As only pure
soaps of reliable make should be used, it
pays to utilize every scrap.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
Silver or Gold.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed OF the most
popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure tEly S
Cream Balm sufficient to demonstrate Its
great merit. Full size 50c
ELY BRO rHERS,
So Warren ST, New York City.
Since 1861 have been great sufferer from
catarrh. tried Ely's Cream Balm and to all
appearances am cured. Terrible headach -
from which bad long suffered are gone.-W
j. Hitchcock, late Major L. S. Vol. and a. A
Gen.. Buffalo, y. Y.
theory. Maria: what does this mean
about them society people dressin' fer din
ner?" Josh; "Well. guess they get up late
an has their breakfast In bed Puck
Time is money, we are told, yet most money
is thrown away to Kill time.-Fliegend
Batter.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
RY-TELLING SPOTS.

"Surface indications" is a phrase that
well describes those common lis, Eczema
and Salt Rheum The real disease is in
the blood, and the humor is but the spot
that tells the story OF impurities that have
invaded the blood. To remove the cause
is the only way by which the disease can
be removed. To do that ontments or local
applications are useless Nature has a real
remedy in Ypsilanti Specific 1t is the
greatest of known blood purifiers, If you
do not know of its marvellous power you
ought to test it. Your druggist will supply
you, or ifyou will send your address to the
Yrsn.ANTI SrECiflc Co, Io4 BROAD ST.,
BosroN they will see that you are supplied.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
The Best Investment.

They tell me man can make money
in Wall street." said farmer to a broker
recently. "What shares would you adj
wise me to invest in?'
do you own farm property" replied
the broker, who had been pinched in the
money panic.
Eyes. own free and clear o,ooc
acres of the best farm land in Iowa,
answered the agriculturalist.
"Well, then take friends advice,
said the Wall street man. "Invest in
pillow shares. ''-AeV York HUaM.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

The following appears in the November
Bulletin OF the Maine Board of Agricul-
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

The city, county and State officials Of
Wisconsin have been in session to con-
slider the tramp problem. Many plans
were suggested, but none adopted The
convention in its resolutions recognized
the fact that while a limited number OF
those who travel as tramps are men who
would work if they could get employ
ment, by far the larger portion are de
termined to live upon the public without
work The resolutions further dec are
that they are nuisance and danger,
a needless expense and source of cor
ruption--probably III discussing the fuads
provided for their relief They recon-
mend that county warehouses; or some
other judicous system of labor for all
prisoners, including tramps. be universal
" adopted. Work is the remedy for the
tramp, and, that his labor may not cone
into competition with reputable labor, 1t
has been suggested that he be put at work
building the good roads OF which SO much
is heard.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

New lot of hot water bottles at Samp-
sons corner drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19

During several years residence in the
far west, | had many opportunities for
observing the wonderful effects of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea
Remedy. Its efficacy was demonstrated
in the alkali regions, where the water
produces violent purging. 1t allayed
the attack when all other remedies fail
ed. | repeatedly saw the greatest dis
tress from diarrhoea cured In few
minutes. | used the remedy myself
with the most satisfactory results, and
can recommend it for the complaints for
which it is indicated. IL. y. GlLNGIIAM,
editor of the Republican, Phoenixville,
Pa. This remedy is for sale by Horatio
w. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
From Boston, Portland. Lewiston Augusta.
MaierEiIIe 9koMhepAn and bangor.

HS-tFlag stations; at which trains viii stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
MIXED between Bingham and No. Anson.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer. land Electric
Cars to and from Skowhegan.) At Arson. for
Sawyer's Mills, (Starks);
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At bingham
for Forks, Moose River, Mayfed, Kingsbury
and Abbott.
VIM. AVER SUPT.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19
A Vermont Woman Who Farms.

Mrs. Carrie Nelson owns what has
been called the best dairy farm in Yer
mont. She is a widow who has mana ged
her farm and educated her four children
since she was left alone thirteen years
ago. She lives at Ryegate, Caledonia
County. In OF she was awarded the first
prize at the Vermont Daiymen's meet
ing in "a at the Vermont State Fair,
and the Worlds Food Fair in Boston,
and 'o5 at the Vermont and New Hamp-
shire Interstate Fair. The butter is put
up in halt-pound prints, wrapped in paper
bearing her printed name and address.
The principal sale is in Boston. The
cows are all k.gh-grade Jerseys, Tive
men are hired the year round, and the son
and daughter make and handle all the
butter. Mrs. Nelson has freed the estate
from debt, has made great Improvements
on the buildings and bought large
amount of pasture land.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-19


Miss Watson: "Didn1 Mr.. Sark say to you
AS ! entered the drawing room last night.
Clara, IL that the beautiful Miss WATSON .
Clara Yes, dear, with the accent ON that -
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Tourist presenting his opened Baedeker to
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folks seem ter hab,' said Uncle Eben, is ter
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Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-24
.cNativism" In Paris.

The directors of the Paris Grand Opera,
in answer to criticisms that, although
subsidized. they were producing foreign
instead of French works, recently drew
up list by which they showed that
during the past 20 years they had
mounted 3S operas by Frenchmen and
only 6 by foreigners, the two outsiders
being Wagner and Verdi. M. Maurel.
the Partisan critic, has now carried the
statistics back to the beginning OF the
century.
II seems that the last generation Of
Frenchmen were not so particular as to
the nationality Of musicians. From the
year 1900 down to the present time the
Paris Grand Opera has produced works
by 100 French and SO foreign composers.
On the other hand, it appears that only
1894 performances Of French operas
have during this period been given. as
against 8, 149 representations OF works
BY foreign musicians. The French writer
laments that his compatriots preferred
foreign works, although in fairness 1t
should be said that the list probably in
cludes the operas of Meyerbeer. Rossini
and other great masters Of a previous
generation, who, although not French
by birth, were practically Partisan by
adoption. London News.