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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-10-29

The bargain pendulum is swing
ing in this department.. and its
accompanying tick OF cbcnpness
has proved loud enough to attrnct
demand that is phenonenal
Look to your wants We have
everything to cut.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
LADIES TAKE A HAND.
Make an Unqualified Demand on Lii
brary Trustees.

Make an Unqualified Demand on Lii
brary Trustees.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-The Cath
Ollie Ladies' Aid Society has unanimously
passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Board of Library Trustees OF
the Free Library of Oakland has removed
from the reading-rooms of said library the
organ of the Catholic people in this arch
diocese, viz: the San Francisco Monitor, and
whereas, the Cstholic Monitor is the only
journal wherein the honor and virtue OF the
Catholic women OF California are defended
from their base traducers, and whereas, our
purity and womanly modesty are dearer to us
than life, therefore it is hereby
Resolved, By the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
OF Oakland, in regular meeting assem- bled, on
the 21st day of December. 1896, that the mem
bers OF this organization hereby demand OF
the Board of Library Trustees that they re-
store to the files of the Free Library in this
city the San Francisco Monitor, that the
Catholic citizens and taxpayers be not de-
prived of the right to peruse SAID journal in
the free raading-room;
Resolued, That the San Fran cisco Monitor is
a fit and moral paper, worthy OF our hearty
sympathy and support. 1t is welcomed to our
homes, and we hereby repeI the charges made
against It,
ResoIped, That the Cath olics of this city are
competent and capable, intellectually and
financially, of selecting and providing proper
literature when needful to do so. 1t is lament
able that virtuous women should need protec-
ton for their good name in these last days OF
the enlightened nine teenth century. AS such,
however, is the sad fact sternly facing us from
Protestant press and Protestant pulpit, we, as
Catholic women, demand that your honorable
body, as honorable men, accede to our req uest.
MISS MARIA FLYNN, President.
MRS. JENNIE JORDAN, secretary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
NEW TO-DAY.
FREE TO EVERY: MAN.
THE METHOD OF A GREAT TREATMENT
FOR WEAKNESS OF MEN.
WHICH CURED HIN AFTER EVERY
THING Else FAILED.

Painful diseases are bad enough, but when
man is slowly wasting away with nervous
weakness the mental forebodings are ten
times worse than the most severe pain. There
Is no let up to the mental suffering day or
night. Sleep is almost impossible, and under
such strain men are scarcely responsible for
what they do. For years the writer rolled and
tossed on the troubled sea of sexual weakness
until it was a question whether he had not
better take dose of poison and thus end all
his thr oubles. But providential inspiration
came to his aid III the shape OF a combina ton
of medicines that not only completely restored
the general health, but enlarged his weak.
emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and
he now declares that any man who will take
the trou BILE 10 send his name and address may
have the method OF this wonderful treatment
free. Now, when say free | mean d absolutely
without cost, because | want every weakened
man TO get the benefit OF my experience.
am not philanthropist, nor do l pose as
an enthusiast, but there are thousands of men
suffering the mental fortunes of weakened
manhood who would be cured at once could
they but get such remedy as the one that
cured me. Do not try to study out how can
afford to pay the few postage-stamps necessary
to mail the Information, but send for it ana
learn that there are few things on earth
that, alth ough they cost nothing TO get, are
worth fortune to some men and mean life
time of happiness to most OF US. Write TO
Thomas Slater, box 22S3, Kalamazoo, Mich,
and the information will be mailed in plain
sealed e nvelope.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

elimination as to the party whose candi-
date shall be at the head. At the last
election much trouble was experienced
and finally the Secretary of State gave
County Clerks instructions in the matter
Had the Secretary of State been of diff
ferent political faith it is probable that his
instructions might have been different,
consequently the same difficulty is likely
to occur at every election.
The device of Mr.. Brown simplifies this
matter, and the only objection possible to
his plan is that it may not be considered
completely practicable His idea fulfiils
all the requirements. and at the same
time overcomes most if not all of the OBJ
jections made against the. Australian
ballot.
The proposed ballot is circular in shape
and is divided into as many segments as
there are parties who have flied tickets.
Each party will have one segment of the
circle, and tn ere will be neither top nor
bottom to the ticket. In this way the
number of circles will be large or small,
according to the number of candidates.
The names OF the various parties are
placed at the inner end of the segment
conference follow the candidates in regu-
lar order.
By thss plan every ticket secures thesame
prominence and there can be no charge
or suggestion of undue prominence. By
following out Mr.. Browns plan the last
name on each party ticket stands in the
same relation to the head of the ticket
The voter who forgets to finish or is too
eli To oh no laSt 4 no ~
can have no possible excuse for placing a
cross against the top names on any other
ticket.
Another great saving claimed for this
new ticket is the time consumed in count
ing the votes; being circular in form q
pin is to be placed in the table and each
ballot impaed upon it, then it can be
anotl er placed upon it.
1T! idea came to me, " said Mr.. Brown,
'on oieepless night when / was thinking
over the cumbrous form of the present
ballot. Some time afterward 1 reprod uced
my idea on paper and showed 1t to Regis
trar Hinton of San Francisco. he at once
! declared that it was a good, practical
| thing and would save all the wrangline
over places of preference. Each party
must have the same officers placed in
| nomination and they would all be on the
! same circle on the ballot, and defeated
| candidates could never afterward attribute
their fate to the fact that they missed
votes because they were further down on
| the. ticket than their opponents. Parties
and men always want the best position on
the ticket, but in my device there is no
| best and no worse.
The adoption of new ticket must 20
before the Legislature, and l expect there
will he many who will favor voting ma
chimes, but do not think that such ma.
chine has yet been invented that is above
suspicion. With the present law we could
not have fairer election than with the
ballot have devised. / will present it to
the Legislature on its merits. There is
nothing for me to gain personally by its
adoption, and nothing to lose, SO il must
90 on merit alone"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
HIS FAREWELL SERMON,
Rev. E. B. Payne Retires To- Day
From the Unitarian Church
of Berkeley.
He Has Been Pastor Ever Since the
Organization of the Church
Eve Years Ago.

BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 26.-The Rev.
E. b. Payne will close his connection with
the First Unitarian Church of Berkeley
of which he has been the pastor ever since
its organization, after the services to-mor-
row morning.
His farewell sermon will be on "Per-
sonal Experiences During the Past Year.
and i: is expected that he will have many
interesting things to say about his work
in Berkeley and about the society OF
which he has so long been the leader.
The Unitarian Society was organized
about five years ago and the Rev. Mr..
Payne, who had been pastor of the First
Congregational Church, was chosen to
occupy its pulpit. the society constituting
itself as church and holding regular
Sunday morning services.
During the five years of Mr.. Payne's
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with litigation, and if the same argument
be used IN the next trial as was used in the
last little Martin will again be the victor.
He was released on the charge OF beating
Mrs. Machado because it was proved that
unless she were praying or the dwarf
standing on a table such an attack as she
claims took place would be an impossi-
bility. Next Tuesday at Centerville the
dwarf Will appear as the prosecuting wit
ness, and he will charge Mr.. Machado
with having beaten him.
Among the great events of a metropolis
the troubles of the dwarf might excite lit
tie attention, nut they have stirred up a
vast interest among the residents in the
district between Niles and -Livermore.
Even in that rural district there are strong
social lines observed, and although there
are no Ned Greepways, there are some
Silvas, some Enoses, some Roses, some
Jesuses and some Machados.
Mrs. Machado, who is very proud of her
hus band, has long been jealous OF the
amount of feminine attention showered
on the dwarf. Her jealousy was increased
when several ladies who were not of her
set attended the trial at Haywards, looked
at her with scorn. when on the witness
chair, cheered when her alleged assailant
was set free, and afterward escorted him
back to his home. This treatment was
mbre bitter to Mrs Machado than gall and
worm wood, but it was as nothing COM
pared to her chagrln when she saw the
amount of attention and the mum Der OF
presents given to the dwarf on Christmas
day.
When the trial of mr.. Machado comes up
at CentervllIe the same ladies will 90 down
there TO cheer the little man and with the
hope OF laughing over the discontinue of
Machado. The funny attorney who de-
Tended the dwarf against the wifi will
prosecute his case against the husband,
and us the husband Is just little bit
taller than his tall wife it is not at all
probable that the little fellow Will have
any difficulty III proving his case.
The trouble between the Martins and
the Machados has developed into a fac
tlonai strife, and those who are we'll
acquainted with the manner in which
such affairs are settled IL Niles Canyon
look for something interestin. and sensa-
tional, il not tragic. Mr.. Marti.i, accord
ing 10 Mrs. Machado, has frequently an
nounced that when he wants 10 SETTLE a
fficulty with nybody be resorts to a
knife.
The dwarf certainly has a difficulty on
hand now, and he is known TO possess a
long, bright, sharp pointed knife. So
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
RAN OFF THE SQUAT TIERS
James Mccoy Destroys Their
Tent and Asserts His
Ownership.
A United States Patent Now Protects
Him From Al. Future Land.
Jumping.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL. ,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN L FRANCISCO CALL
90S Broadway, Dec 90.
J. W. Mccoy, the owner OF the ranch in
Redwood Cany on, which was jumped by
three young men last week during his ab-
sence, has set at rest all doubts as to his
title. Last Friday he secured United
States patent on the property, and this
effectually disposes of any adverse claim
by squatters.
Just week ago Mr.. Mccoy said the
three young men pitched tent on the
land he had rented from Henry Pierce OF
the Contra Costa Water Company.
The young men did not enjoy their pos
session long. Last Thursday Mr.. Mccoy
went to the tract on which thev had
squatted and elected them, at the sane
time tearing down their tent. The ranch
comprises about lightweight acres and is
mostly used for pasturage.
TIE McCoys left it for a few months to
reside near Haywards, and when they re-
turned found the three squatters in posses
sion. As soon as M. Mccoy secured his
patent they did not remain long undis-
turDed.
The homestead consists of forty acres,
TO which there is no dispute as to title. A
story puDlis he'd last week intimated that
Mr.. McCoy's right to the property was
somewhat clouded and that the inter-
lopers had taken advantage of that fact.
This was not SO, as there was no cloud on
the title, and the three men simply pre-
empted the land and evinced an Intention
to keep it at all aZards. There was no
necessity for Mr.. Mccoy to take out land
patent, but il furnished indisputable
proof that he had a right to destroy the
squatters' tent and drive them off his
property.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

passionate the church has grown steadily,
and his sermons, which were in the
nature Of lectures, often profoundly phllo-
sophlcal, have attracted much attention.
The retiring pastor is exceedingly popu-
lar In his congregation.
The last meeting OF the Ruskin Club was
in the nature of a farewell reception to Mr..
Payne. A large number of the Ruskin
Clubs mem bers are of Mr.. Payne's church,
and they united in expressing their sor-
row at his leaving the church.
Professor Aibn Putzker was chosen as
spokesman of the Unitarian Society. The
professor delivered an address full OF feel
ing, voicing the sentiments of the congre-
CATION at the loss of their pastor.
For some weeks the church will prob
ably be without a pastor, as no successor
to Mr.. Payne has yet been secured. The
Rev. w. S. Croker of Helena, Mont, has
not yet accepted the call rendered to him.
A Suspicious Character.
BERKELEY, Call, Dec. 26.-Night
Watchmsn Albert Brown OF North Berke-
ley at midnight yesterday arrested an in
dividual who gave the name of Robert
Johnson, and who was proving in a sus-
picious manner about residences on Ok
ford street. The fellow had big knife
concealed on his person. He was charged
with vagrancy and with carrying con-
cealed weapon.
Death of Mrs. Edwards.
BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 26.-Mrs.
George Edwards OF 2530 Dwight way died
last night, after brief illness brought on
by overstrain in nursing her mother, Mrs.
Colt, who died on Novem Der 80.
Brief News Notes.
The Order of Herman's Sons gave a Christ
mas entertainment for children last night in
Sisterna Hall
The special Christmas day musical pro-
gramme OF ST. Marks Church will be repeated
at the regular services tomorrow.
A Christmas song service will be given to-
morrow evening at the Park Congregational
Church OF Lorin, led by A. 4. Sutherland.
The Christmas services of the First Presby-
terrain Church will be held tomorrow night,
They will consist of musical and literary
programme by members of the Sunday-school,
and an address by the Rev. IL. A. Ket-
chum, ID. d.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
BOARD OF TRADE ACTS
Merchants Urged to Oppose
Any Waterfront
Legislation.
William R. Davis Says the Repeal OF
the Act Of 1852 Would Be
Ca,smlty.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
9OS Broadway, Dec. 26, 1896.

90S Broadway, Dec. 26, 1896
The Board Of Trade directors met this
afternoon for the special purpose of dis
GUESSING what action should be taken re-
garding the waterfront bill prepared by
Assem- blyman Leavitt. The unanimous
sentiment was that every member OF each
directory of the board and the Merchants
EXCHANGE should be on hand next Mon
day night and show by full vote their
opposition to the measure.
1t was conceded by all that nothing
could be more disadvantage Gus than any
measure that will retard the early settle
ment of the ownership OF the city's water
front and It's improvement for immediate
use. A strong resolution will be adopted
requesting Mr.. Leavitt to let the matter
alone.
On Monday evening the two mercantile
bodies will meet at the Central Bank
building and will formulate document
which will show that they are unalterably
and unanimously opposed to the intro
duction into the Legislature OF any bill
such as that proposed by Mr.. Leavitt.
William r. Davis, senior counsel for the
city in the great suit for the recovery Of
the water front, now awaiting determine
following to-day in reply TO statement
that the repeal of the act OF 1852 would not
affect the city's rights and interests:
The Importance of the subject matter, our
twelve square miles OF water front, perhaps
warrants few words. There is a mistake
somewhere, of print or of copy. i never con-
ceived nor expressed TO any one the thought
that the repeal of the grant to the town of the
water front in trust by the act OF 1852 was a
matter OF indifference or that it would not af-
f1n = Dir iuht mr. ipf hatD no
litigated and upheld, or that that idea could
now be entertained even. Gravest reasons eX-
ist why our State court of last resort, where the
whole matter is argued, briefed and submit
ted, should proceed undisturDed to final
judgment.
Time has shown often and will show again
that sound Judgment is safer and better than
hastv activity. The propos ed repeal OF the act
oil 1852 would be the one great calamity that
could befall Oakland. 1t would be an awful
New Years gift. Far-seeing friends of Oak
land should not talk about it even but let the
courts adjudge undisturbed the great ques-
lions and the public rights, all now before
them upon the merits and in the com pleted
FORM VIM. r. DAVIS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Calls 1t "a Victory.

bank, as he could no longer restrain
himself. Justice Morris sent him to the
County Jail for thirty days for vagrancy.
Calls 1t Victory.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. &c. = Captain
Thomas OF this city considers that the re-
port OF Secretary OF State Brown is YER
dict in his favor regarding the charges
which be preferred against the manage
ment of the Yountville Home some
months ago for prosecuting which Lyon
Post was suspended for ninety days. The
old soldiers are considerably worked up
over the matter and before long will prob
ably take some very decided steps to prove
that their suspension was unmerlted.
Indications of Gold.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-Some ex-
element was created at Corral Hollow
Wednesday last by the finding of an i'm
mense bowlder in which were streaks OF
gold. The find YVES made by Henry Lake
and J. Hurley on Lakes land, and pros
pectors are at work trying to discover a
rich lode.
CIark's Trial Is Set.
OAKLAND. CAL, Dec. 26 - William
Clark, the old man OF East Oakland who
is charged with assaulting several little
girls will be tried before Judge Greene
next Tuesday. The defendant will be rep
resented by Attorney W. H. Cook.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
BAD FOR GOPHERS.
An Ingenious Invention to Blow Them
Out of Existence, Called
Gopher Gun.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-Charles Kis-
tier and Peter Derkun have invented a
gopher gun which they confidently assert
will materially diminish the number OF
gophers and squirrels on any farm where
they are introduced.
The gopher gun is made OF iron and
shaped like little cannon. 1t is about
eight inches long and is placed at the
mouth OF the hole occupied oy the de-
structive animals whose mission it is 10
Kill. A small charge of powder and a
common percussion cap are the materials
used small rcd, at the end of which is
attached a cork, projects beyond the muz-
zie OF the gun and reaches into the hole.
When the gopher or squirrel touches
this rod, as he is obliged 20 do TO emerge
from the hole. spring is released which
causes the trigger to fall, the gun goes off
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

and the animal is Immediately killed. No
bullet is required, for at such close range
the explosion of the powder is sufficient
Repeated trials have shown the device to
be thoroughly practical and the inventors
have applied for patent.
Due to NIcKinley's Election.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-The stove
works owned by George III. Tay & Co. at
Alvarado intends to double its present
capacity at the beginning of the year. The
factory has been closed this week, during
which time its capacity will be doubled
ready Tor the reopening. superintendent
Charles Nauert said to-day that the in
crease of business is due to the election OF
Mckinley, which has restored confidence,
increased the demand and compelled the
works to enlarge their business.
Dragged by Horse.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-Mrs. E. J..
Falconer who was riding yesterday with
her son and daughter at San Lorenzo,
narrowly escaped being killed by the
breaking of the kingbot of the buggy.
AS it was, her left arm was broken and she
was seriously injured because OF the bolt
ing oil the horse. The son was dragged
about a hundred yards before he stopped
the horse, and was somewhat injured,
but Miss Falconer escaped injury.
Sale of Church.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 26.-1he First
Christian Church. at Thirteenth and Mar
ket streets, will probably become the prop
erty of the Swedish Methodists. A price
has been named and deposit paid. The
First Christian Church is anxious to OBJ
tain a new edifce several blocks nearer
Broadway, on which they can erect q
SIS, 600 church.
Feared He Might Rob.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. %. = Thomas
Coleman went 10 the Police Court this
morning and gave himselfup as vagrant.
He said that unless he were locked up he
would certainly commit some overt act IN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Alameda Notes,

Fl. j. Cronin, who was arrestsd Thursday
night on a charge of embezzlement, to-day
pleaded guilty and was given six months in
the County Jail.
Company of the Second Regiment, Boys
Brigade. defeated Company at football yes
terday morning by score OF Ia to 6. Another
game is being arranged between the same
teams for New Years.
A lad who refused to give his name fell be-
fore car 4 of the San Jose avenue line last
night, and but for the promptness OF the motor
man would have been killed. He was riding
bicycle.
The carcass of q horse is on the beach
at the foot of MCPHERSON street. Several weeks
ago it was removed by Poundmaster Josephs,
fore
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
BALLOT THAT
WILL PLEASE ALL
No Party Will Be Placed
at the Head of the
Ticket.
An Alameda Man Will Submit
His Device to the
Legislature.
Will Do Away With All Possib e
Charges of Preference in Favor
of Any Candidate.

ALAMEDA, CAL. Dec. 90 Horace P.
form OF ballot for general ana municipal
elections that will be submitted for &C.
ceptance or rejection by the next Leeis-
lature.
AS every voter knows, the greatest OBJ
lection against the Australian ticket
arises from the probable or possible dis
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Welded HALF A CENTURY AGO.

j. Smith of West
been preserved marvellous Though half
and his Syeaold
40 There hardly
mpobabiity They
the French Huguenot
Though both
greatndchldren
golden wedding they stood under wrought bell
possible
Morsen at