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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-13

official career few days ago, and the first
thing he did was to recommend" in re-
gard to the prison. 1t is unfit for its pur-
pose in every respect. There is no proper
accommodation for women at all. There
is no matron, no ambulance but a clumsy
patrol wagon, no light and no ventilation.
There are rats, vapors, bad sewerage, dark
alleys galore and pestilential cells, and yet
nobody dreams but that DIR. Bradley's rec
ommendation will share the fate of its
volumes of predecessors.
a few weeks ago Oakland was flooded
with patrolmen. At all hours of the night
in the center of the city big, burly men in
uniforms were met at every street corner
and in every doorway. Citizens wondered
why the Police Commissioners had decided
so suddenly that Oakland needed so much
protection, and what was of far more in
terest they were anxious 10 know where
the funds were to come from to support it..
For few weeks the nightly procession of
patrolmen was in evidence, but they grad
ually disappeared and last night a report
was made to the Police Station that only
one was left. The affair was a private ven
ture and the merchants were expected TO
support it. The merchants, however, have
q moderate amount of faith in the regular
Polio Department. the streets are once
more deserted at night and the portly pa
trolmen have gone back to driving ex-
press wagons and digging bitches.
W
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-13

There are nearly $1,000 breweries in
England.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-13
In Native Dress.

OAKLAND, CAL, July 12-Dr. Eric
Lewis spoke at the Y. M. G. A. this after
noon on the Soudan. He has just returned
from that country and gave an interesting
lecture in native costume.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-13
From the Korea.

OAKLAND. CAL, July 12.-Bishop E.
r. Hendrix, who has lately returned from
Korea, preached at the Asbury M E.
Church tonight Wherever the Bishor
has been he has always tried 10 specially
advance the commercial interests OF Cali
fornia.
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AUCTION Sales
GEO. F.. LAMSON, AUCTIONEER.
ofice-41O Kearny st.
GRAND AUCTION SALE

THIS DAY.
Monday. ...........4........JuIy Is, 1895,
IAt o'clock p NJ, on the premises,
SCOTT STREET, NEAR HAYES,
OF ELEG ANT NEW FURNITURE, CARPETS
and BRIC-A-BRAC. Elegant Parlor Sci in bro
caded satin damask: rich new pattern Carpets
elegant Bric-a-brac: 2 lovely Oak Chamber suits;
finest Hair Mattresses: handsome Dining-room
Set in oak. Palace Table and Chairs to match; a
all the rooms fiIled with new, choice articles OF
Household Goods.
Remember the hour-2 P. NJ.
GEO. F. HANSON, Auctioneer.
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THIS DAY, Az II A. NJ,

SAUSAGE FACTORY AND
PORK STORE-LARGE STOCK.
433 Broadway, Near Montgomery.
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PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE,

319-321 sutter St., above Grant ave.
AT SALESROOM THIS DAY,
MONDAY, July l3, 1896, at 10:30A. NJ, Large
Line Of Parior. Bedroom Dinfng-room, Library
and Kitchen Furniture and Carpets OF every de'
scription. ;. BAsCH, Auctioneer.
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CREEK ROUTE FERRY.
From SAN FRAKGISo0-FOot Of Market Street (Slip 81
tT:l5 900 HOGAN. t1:oo 1900 ts:N
400 1900 *e:9oPM
From 0AEbkED-Foot Of BroadEsy- 900 800
IO.0oA.N. taco 100 taco 800 tl:od
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-13
GEORGE WASHINGTON LAvENDER.

After reducing all his information into
a concise report Mr.. Weitzeli will present
it to the Humane Society of Alameda
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for Morning. for Afternoon
Sundays excepted tSaturdays only
! Sundays only.
It Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights only.
Saturdays and Sundays for Santa Cruz.
q Sundays and MOI. r~~-,N r--s4a r--.1
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The largest British bird is the great
bustard.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
THE ElCHT-HOUR DAY.
Executive Council cs tho A. Y. L. nc-
gins the Campaign for it


1SpiANAroiis. Ind, March 20. Tho
executive council of the American
Federation Of Labor adjourned ycster-
day afternoon. |, was given out that
headquarters will' bc moved ut the
close of the present year TO some
other city, probably Chicago. The
following committee report on the
eight-hour day question was unanl.
mously adopted and given ou, as the
sentiment o. she councils
. We heartily approve the shorter
workday asked for by the Jouricymen
Horseshoers' National Union, and ten.
der IL and the United brotherhood OF
Carpenters our active cooperation anu
united assistance Ia their present
efforts to reduce the hours Of toll.
We congratulate them that they arc
in position To undertake this move
ment without our financial aid.
To secure continued and successful
efforts by the working people in t',is
direction. the president and secretary
of the American Federation of Labor
are hereby directed To issue an adj
dress TO the wage workers of the coun-
try urging them To join the trade
union movement, witha view of sccur-
ing all possible advantages resulting
from organization, and especially to
put into operation tnc cight.hour
workday us soou rs business will
Justify such action without injury to
the public.
Further, that the press, pulpit, pub
lie speakers and reformcrs generally
be urged To make the need of the
eight-hour work day a theme for son.
certed and persistent discussion.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
ONLY A MEMORY NOW.
LAST OF THE WAR DiSABIL-
tiles REMOVED.
to, ,fo,icrstc soldiers aud sailors Made FL
'iribic for service In the United states
Army and Nsvy--Houtciie of Maine tho
only Que TO Vote Against the Biii

WASHINGTON. March cd.--Senator
ililrs bill To remove thc restrictions
against the appointment as officers of
the army or pavy of persons who held
commissions in the army or navy be-
fore the rebellion, AID who snbse-
aueutly took part in the war on the
side ef the Confederacy; which passed
the Senate during the height OF the
, excitement over the Venezuela bound
, airy question, passed the House yester-
day, after two hours debate, with but
ont dissenting votc--that of Mr. Bou-
,eile of Maine.
The Democrats, except Mr.. Cum
mings of New York, who spoke, as he
said, las one of 500, 900 Democrats
who fought ia the Union army" and
Mr.. Wilson of South Carolina, who
was drawn into the debate by Mr..
Boutelle, refrained entirely from par
tcipatiou. MIR. Hull of Iowa. chair
man of tile military committee, who
had charge of the bill. admitted IL
would subservc no practical pur-
pose. and was largely sentimental
MIR Boutelle, who led the opposition,
single handed, thought it would furn-
ish n bad object lesson for naval
and military candidates who were
about entering on careers in the SER
vice of their country, and when he got
warmed up to his subject, called at
tentiun to the fact that many Southern
men in Congress in the past had
obstructed legislation in the interest
of Union soldiers, dwelling particular
ly on the opposition to the retirement
of General Grant. Mr.. Grosvenor of
Ohio aud Mr.. Grow of Pennsylvania,
. however. supported the bill ardently
rs graceful and gracious act to the
vanquished and when the vote was
taken Mr.. Boutelle alone voted against
its passage M
The bill.to abolish the death penalty
iln certain cases was passed Bills
were also passed TO make the sale of
'spirituous liquors under "a false brand
punishable by fine and Imprisonment,
TO turn over the propevtyof the Nor.
'mon chWch, now in the hands of u
receiver. to the trustees. and several
,oib ers of minor Importance.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
A Train Wrecker Confesscs.

MACON, Ga., March 26.-Warrcp
Criswell made a voluntary confession
to having removed the rail that
caused the wrecIying of the two trains
on the Southern railroad on the night
of February 90. Three people were
Killed outright aud fifteen seriously
and some permanently injured in the
wreck. Criswell says he removed the
spikes from the raIl under the direc.
ton of Tom shaw, who held him GOV.
Grad with shotgun. Shaw has been
arrested but denies the charges made
by Criswcll. The wives of both men
were on the train and both wore in
jured. The detectives at work on the
ease say, they heve positive proof that
the mep entered into the plot to get
rid of their wives and at the same
time collect damages from the railroad
company
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
TIRED OF HANDOUTS.
The Excuse n Tramp Gave for Heating
Kansas Farmers wife.

Kansas Farmers wife.
EMroRIA, Kan. March GA negro
or half-breed tramp yesterday noon
went to the house of William Ollie,
near Madison, twenty miles south of
here and asked for something TO eat.
While Mrs. Ollie was waiting on him
he picked up piece ofstove wood aud
struck her across the face knock
ing her down and terribly injuring
her. Her screams attracted her hus-
band. who, with his 9-year-old boy,
rushed to the house, met the tramp as
he was leaving and attacked him.
The tramp showed fight and got the
best of the old man, beating him ter
ribly. The father called to the boy
for assistance, who struck the tramp
over the head with q rake handle and
knocked him down. The boy then
got shotgun and would have blown
his head Off but the father interferrcd.
The brute was then tied hand and
foot, and with the assistance of neigh
bors taken to jail, badly cut up. lie
refused to give his name, and when n
mob threatened to lynch him he jeered
and blasphemed at them. lie gave as
his excuse that he was tired of eating
"hand outs" and wanted to eat at u
table like other folks.
Late last night the sheriff and posse
took the tramp to Eureka, where he
will he placed in the county Jail for
safe-keeping.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March 26.--W. II.
Moore, who has plowed corn and
threshed wheat near Geneva. Kan,
for the last quarter of century, to
the exclusion of newspaper reading,
was at the Union passenger station
yesterday morning, when he was APP;
preached by q we'll dressed young,
man who claimed to be n nephew of
neighbor of Moore's, and who was
going to visit him. The two boarded
a Missouri Pacific train, and soon a.
third man chme aboard and sprang
the old freight bill racket. Moore's.
new friend asked the loan of 5000 to
pay the alleged agent of the railway,
and was accommodated.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. | had violent nausea
which would leave mo very weak and
faint, difficult TO get my breath. These
spells came oftener and moro severe. I
I'D not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, Cut found such happy effects
from trial OF Hoods Sarsaparilla, that I
took several bottles and n.to always
keepit In the house. ! am now able TO
do all my own work, which for six years
I have been unable TO do. My husband
and son ,haye also been greatly bene-
fted. by HoodsSsrsapariila - for pains in
the back, and after the grip. l gladly
recommend this gyand blood incidence
Mrs. PETER 3URBY, .Leominster, Mass.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
WALLER CLAIMS DAMAGES.
The Ex-Consurs solicitor Says Negotia-
tions with France Are Pending

LONDON, March -. - Ex-Consul
Walters solicitor writes that he has
declined To accept the conditions upon
which the French government offered
to release Mr.. Waller. namely, that he
should waive all claims Of compensn-
tion. "lle was offered his release in
November says the solicitor. ION
condition of waving his claim for
COMPENSATION, but he preferred to re.
in prison. The United States
lambassa dor, Mr. Eustis, informed him
that the United States government
had authorized the embassy To give
security for costs in any action against
the French government We are seek
ing an amicable settlement with
France in his behalf" -.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

EMPoRIA, Kan, March 26.-J. A.
Wismayer, well-known railroad
man of Memphis, Tenn, who at one
time held position with the Santa
Fe road here, last night, at a late
hour, awoke Probate Judge Chaffiee
aud by him was united in wedlock 20
Miss Anna Diefendorf, the 1s-year.old
daughter of merchant of this city.
The young couple took the midnight
train for Memphis, leaving note for
the parents. Opposition on the part
of the mother, who insisted on the
daughter marrying rich relative, was
the cause Of the elopement 1t was a
total surprise to the parents. The
father seems not much displeased.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Looked Into tho Human Body.

CHICAGO, March s3.-Ihe Times
Hera4d's New York speeH says that
Thomas Edison has Succeeded, with
!the aid of the y rays, in penetrating
the human body with the naked eye,
the successful experiment having been
made last week. He locked into the
lungs and heart, and examined the
arteries, muscles and blood vessels OF
one of his assistants. With the pow
erful cathode light behind tho sub
ject, he looked through screen OF
prepared chemicals, ana is said to have
plainly seen the workings of the vari-
ous organs of the body.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Photographed hi. OWE Rim,

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March -. Prof.
d. c. Miller of Case School of Applied
Science has succeeded in obtaining
u photograph of his own ribs and
backbon by means of the Rocnt-
gen rays. The exposure lasted an
hour, the professor lying face down
ward ON II Photographic plate SKI.
inches, without divesting himself of
his clothing, the Crookes tube being
suspended over his back. The plate
has not been fully developed yet but
II is certain a clear print, showing all
the bones OF the chest and back, will
be obtained.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
TESLA'S. NEW WONDER
WIRES NO LoNMR NEEDED
FOR TELECEAPHiNc
The Great Electrician Has Perfected q
Machine by which Electric waves vii,
Transmit dispatches Around the Globe
-RemiIsation of . wild Dream.

NEw York. MaSh 26.-Njsola .Tcs-
la, the we'll known electrician. said
yesterday that hc'was satisfied lha, he
had machinc which, when perfected,
would enable him TO make practical
experiments in distributing electric
waves about the earth So messages
might be conducted TO all parts OF the
globe simultaneously. lie believed
electric waves might be propagated
through the atmosphere. and even the
ether beyond, disturbance OF the
waves at any point being instantly
felt at every other point along them.
lie declared he believed the transmits
sion OF news about the earth by elcc-
tric waves in the place Of wires was
no longer a dream
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

New YoRK, March -. 49, iBallngton
and Mrs Booth issued statement
through Lieutenant Col onel Glcnn
yesterday, tn the effect that they wall
under no circumstances again take
command of the Salvation Army in
the United States. The statement
was prompted by report from Lon
don that efforts are being made To in
duce the booths 10 accept their old
command
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

COLUMBIA, Mo-, March 26.-A new
town has been incorporated in Boone
county. 1t is named Arheuser for the
former head of the St. Louis Brewing
Association and is located fourteen
miles west of Harrisburg in the center
of rich farming country. Though
only six weeks old, it has already
over 200 Inhabitants.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
A es,OO0,OOO Failure.

GALVESTON, Tex, March 26.-Last
evening the firm of Leon & II. Blum,
dealers in wholesale dry goods and
notions, filed papers of assignment
with the county clerk, naming u;
Adoue, of the banking firm of Adoue
IL Lobit, as assignees. Leon & II.
Blum were the largest dealers in their
line in the state. The liabilities
amount to 81, 900, 900; assets 81, 5O0, 600.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
FOURTEEN KILLED.
Meet Instant Death by Gas Explosion
In "a Coal shaft.

DUBOIS, Pa, March ai.-At the new
Berwiud-Whitc shaft in the eastern
limits of this city eighteen men went
on at o'clock this morning. fourteen
going into the north heading and foui
into the south heading.
As the work proceeded 1t was found
that the fourteen men in the. north
heading had been killed instantly and
that some of the bodies had been mu.
tilated almost beyond recognition.
Nearly all of the bodies had been re.
covered at p. m, but up to that time
they had only been brought to the
foot of the shaft where they were coll
lected preparatory to being holsted to
the surface.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Mrs. Davidson Acquitted.

SAN Francisco, March %. - Mrs.
Mary A. Davidson was acquitted, after
n brief trial, of the charge OF having
extol ted $500 from Rev. DIR. c. q.
Brown, The clergyman and the po-
lice detective, who testified merely to
the arrest of Mrs Davidson, were the
only witnesses for the prosecution
and the defense presented no evidence.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
To Save Their Brother's Neck.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 26.-Thc
eight sisters and sisters-in-law of
Bushrod Kelch, the wife murderer.
have issued invitations for a leap year
party to be given by them Apri! %.
Their object is to raise money with
which to fight for new trial Tor
Kelch. The murderer was taken to
the penitentiary at Columbus this
morning.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
curfsw ora,nane. Vetoed.

OMAHA, Neb., March s6.-The cur
few ordinance adopted by the Omaha
city cor neil last week, was vetoed by
the mayor. The reasons assigned
were that II too much resembled the
blue laws, and could not apply to q
place of metropolitan proportions
The council sustained the vet0
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

New HAVEN, Conn, March -. The
hardware manufacturing concern of
Sargent & Co., employing some 800
hands, the largest factory in he state,
has reduced hours from fifiy-four to
forty-two a week, involving a weekly
reduction in wages earned OF about -
per cent II manufactures more than
5000 separate hardware articles,
which are cold sll qvyr the soun,ry,
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Woman Sues for s,S. 900 Damages.

MEXICO, Mo-, March 26-Mrs, 4. Il.
Sharp, who lived northwest Of this
city, has brought suit against n. c.
Barnes, Jr, for 81, 900 on each Of three
counts. Barnes is accused of having
attempted to assault Mrs. Sharp and
she claims damages TO the amount
stated. The case will come up at the
June term of the circuit court All
parties connected are well known in
this county and stand high.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Hung Head Downward and Burned Alive

GuTHRrE, Okli March 80, Near
lienneseey, the Wa of J. J. Bowman,
was burned to death In her own home.
She was ehdeavoring to extinguish Il
fire when she fell through the rafters
and hung head downward, where she
was literally roasted alive before the
eyes OF her husband, who was unable
to help her.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

CoLuMHUs, Ohio, March eG The
Senate has passed a bill, introduced
by Senator Jones of Madison county,
providing for the substitution of cleo
trccution for hanging in Ohio.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
ROBBED OF $4,000.
An Old Man Bound and Gagged In Chi
cago and 10 Great Haul Obtained

CHICAGO, March 26. = Christopher
Schrage, who is &c years of age, and
lives alone at I'll South Jefferson
street, was. bound and gagged by two
men last evening at 6:30 o'clock and
robbed of money and papers amount
ing to more than $4,000 The rob
berry was one of the boldest ever per
petrated in this city. No arrests were
made and the police are at sea in the
matter.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
CIVIL SERVICE EXTENDED.

Many Onices In the Indian Service are
Opened To Competitive Examination.
WASHINGTON. March 93.-The Presi.
dent has issued q comprehensive order
extending the civil service to practi.
cally the entire Indian service, save
those Offices above and including that
of agent, to which appointments are
made. by the President, and the few
minor positions of a laSoring charac.
ter, like cooks and washerwomen
Indians who show their fitness here
after Are to be allowed appointment,
to any of these positions, though the
Secretary cannot secure transfers tc
positions IN the classified service out
side of the Indian work.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
TWO CONVENTIONS.
Nj -souri Republicans to Meet at st Joseph
May "a. and at Spring field. July ae.

May ~. and at Springfield. July re.
ST Louis, Mo-. March el.-The Re-
publican state central committee de-
cided to hold two state conventions,
the first at ST. Joseph. on Wednesday,
May -, for the selection of delegates
at-large to the national convention;
the second convention for the nomi-
nation of candidates for state officers,
to be held at Springfield on Wcdnes-
day, July 20.
A poll of the central committee
showed that every one of the forty
seven present Wa favorable to Me
kinley for first choice.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

LONDON, March 2G.-News has been
receive d here that Mark Twain has
completely recovered his health aud
that he sailed from Bombay for Maui
ritius and Cape Town. lie has sold
the copyright OF a new work for go,
900 $50, O00)
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
MRS. DRAYTON DIVORCED.
Desertion the Ground. on Which william
Astor's Daughter Il Freed.

. TRENTON, n. j., March "a. Chan.
eellor McGill today filed decree
granting an absolute divorce to
Mrs. Charlotte Astor Drayton, nee
Astor, from J. Coleman Drayton, on
1 the. ground of dcsertion. None of the
evidence taken in the ease is on file in
the chancery clerks Office, all being in
the possession of the chancellor
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04

WAsnINGToN, March 20. The House
military affairs committee has recon
mended the reappointment of Genera
Franklin as his own successor on the
national board OF soldiers homes
Congressman Blue of Kansas fought
the appointment
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
Fire at Gypsum city, Kan.

SALiNA, Kan, March 25.-Gypsum
City, eighteen miles southwest Of
here, was visited by fire yesterday,
ana as result a considerable portion
of the business part of town is in
ashes. The loss will probab bly, Oe in
side of $4,000, partly insured.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-04-04
ANTI-HlCH HAT BILL.

The Ohio House Passes the Measure to
Protect Theater Goers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2G.-The
Fosdick bill to prevent the wearing of
high hats by women in theaters was
passed in the House last night after a
lengthy debate. 1t was nearly passed
two weeks ago, under suspension of
the rules, but was prevented from
going through with u whirl by Mr..
Stewards amendment, adding six
months imprisonment to the penalty
of q fine. Mr.. Stewart later Withdrew
this amendment
The bin now goes to the Senate.