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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The House Committee on Banking and
Currency has invited communications on
the subject of finance. and no doubt the
janitor has been notified to increase the
number of waste baskets in the committee
room
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
THE NEW MAN MUST HUSTLE
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
The colleges for women are said to be be-
sieged with applicants for the higher educa-
ton, with the number constantly increasing.
This suggests two facts-the possibili of
the race Tor intellectual development when
the women are so eager for knowledge, and
the absolute necessity for the new man to be
up and doing to keep pace with the feminine
nr0opesiop
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Senatorial contest in Kentucky is
peculiar. The Republicans have the
Leg stature on joint ballot, but by very
narrow and insecure majority. They are
vided between gold men, who support
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
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feet success u soohes the child, softens gu m
allays Pain. cures Wind Collie, regulates he Bowels
and is the be- remedy for Diarrheas whether ars.
ing from tee.hing other causes. sale by drug
gsts in every part of the world Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Ninslow's soothing Syrup 25c bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Oxford University has conferred the degree
of Doctor of Music on Rajah Sir Sourindro
Mohun Tagore of Calcutta in recognition OF
his talents as q musician and of his efforts to
promote the cultivation OF music in India
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A DIVIDED VoTE-A. W., San Diego Cal. An
American citizen who is entitled to vote has
right to vote for whomever he pleases, and in
the case of Presidential electors in the State
of California at the last held election he could
have voted for Presidential electors of every
party provided lie did not vote for more THAI
nine In the aggregate, and his vote would be
perfectly legal. voter can divide his vote in
any state lot residential electors, but he
must not In the aggregate vote for greater
number than the State is entitled to.
BOXERS RECoRDs-"D. D. c." and GAN Old
Subscriber" This department. has not the
time TO hunt ND the records for correspondents
who conceal their identity behind Gan Old
Subscriber" and ed. C. c. In this instance
both communications are in the same hand
should comply with the rules that require
correct name and address. Neither is ever
USED In giving answers, but are desired as an
evidence OF good faith the part of the
writer.
MANCHESTER RIoT-J. E. B., City, "The Man
chester Horror is the somewhat extravagant
phrase that has been used to express the in
iuries that were received by the crowd at st.
Peters Field, in Manchester August Is, 1919.
This field, which is in front of St. Peters
Church, is also known as "Peterloon Shortly be
fore the dat mentioned there was considerable
agitation in Manchester on account of certain
proposed Parliamentary reforms and man
known as "Orator Hunt" announced that he
would address meeting of the people on the
field. The magistrate forbid the meeting. still
80, 600 met there. Hardly had Hunt COM
menced to speak when 400 special consta bles
and the Cheshire and Manchester Yeomanrv
appeared and charged on the crowd. The sol
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Since there is so much talk about Cuba,
somebody should put in good word for
the Philinnnes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Mckinley says nothing of his Cabinet
making, but he is saving wood for the job
with great diligence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

What will it profit Willie Hearst to
throw down his referee to save his Long
Green?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

There is a prospect that the Sultan may
fad out this Christmas that Christianity
means something.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Having compelled a woman on its staff
to report prize-fght, the Examiner now
denounoes other women for going to such
exhibitions. How IS that for decency?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Pavilion has given the horse good
show, but improved street-paving would
give him better one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
LITTLE GIRLS DRESS WITH
GRETCHEN WAIST.
WITH

graceful little gown for girls of one to six
years is shown here. 1t has short waist of
the Gretchen type and may be trimmed with
fat bands on the shoulders or with epau-
lettes, and may further be varied by being
made low in the neck for evening wear or to
be worn with guImpes.
dainty evening frock was of white taffetas
with a thin stripe. Narrow thin ribbon
Joined by white beading trimmed the waist,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N Y Dec. 10.-At the Plaza,
Mrs. J. Gray; Amsterdam, f. II. Ames; Hol-
land, G. F. ana R. B. Hoffman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

In the prevalent talk about the great
foul" a few people mean FItzsimmons'
blow, many people mean Earp's decision,
but the vast majority mean the Examiner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

1t is said that Cleveland will leave Office
a millionaire, and perhaps that is the
reason the deficit doesn't trouble him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Just enough is foreseen of the probable
action of this session of Congress to make
it certain that an extra session will be
necessary early in the spring.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

"CURED my cough like magic is the frequent
expression of those who testify to the merits Of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Decadent journalism is dying of its own
corruption; but it should not be allowed
TO lie around the homes of decent people
while doing it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Look for your friends and you will find
them at the Pavilion,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Examiner can hardly hope to win ir
the fight against public indignation by
fixing the referee. That game is played
out
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Cuban resolutions in the Senate
may possibly mean war, but the chances
are they are intended more to scare Spain
than to hurt her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Long Green Lawrence speaks OF people
who go to San Jose with all the bitterness
OF fellow who regards San Quentin as
more congenial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

About the only real satisfaction the
country has received from Cleveland S
long-drawn-out address to Congress is the
fact that it is the last one he is likely to
send in.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturer
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau tAllen's), $40 Montgomery. {
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Long Green Lawrence has been unfortu-
nate OF late in doinr the lying for Willie
Hearst. His declaration that the airship
story is lake came out in the Examiner
on the same morning that THE CALL re-
produced from Hearst's New York Journal
a picture of the ship and the statement
that it was true. Yesterday Long Green
asserted The CALL to be losing ground and
behold on that very morning THE CALL
bad more space, more news and more adj
vertising than the Examiner. There would
be money in it for Hearst to kick Long
Green out and hire Tom Sharkey as man
aging liar.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Hell have trouble in killing time.
She-Why don't you just talk to it?-Town
Topics.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

1t is asserted that three new magazines
are to be started in New YORK with the
beginning of the year; so it seems that
either literature or advertising must be
looking up.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Hungarian caricaturist Janko, who dleo
few weeks ago, made more than 10000 draw
ings in the sixty-three years OF his lie.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The horse show still claims you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

BEST glasses 15c up. Sundays, 740 Market Kast
shoestore); week days 90 4th ST. next bakery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Queen Victoria is to have large Kitchen
garden laid out at Osborne, and conserVa-
tories and forcing houses are to be built.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

If Europe really sets to work 10 stop the
outrages in Armenia we ought to stop
those in Cuba and make a clean victory
in both hemispheres for humanity and
civilization
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

According 10 the report of the New York
Superintendent of Buildings there are in
that city over 5000 structures absolutely
unsafe, and some of them are among the
largest buildings in the city. 1t appears,
therefore, that in all her many structures
on the fiimsy architecture OF Chicago,
New York spoke as an expert having large
experience.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

the Secretary OF the Treasury will be a
bigger man than the Secretary of State IN
this country for the next four years.
Money is the issue now.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
CALIFORNIA glace fruits. soc Id. Townseud,.

FRENCH nougat & fruit glace. so5 Larkin. .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Senator PETER claims to have delivered
437 speeches during his term in the Senate,
and there are exactly that many reasons
why be should now be turned down and
some one else allowed to talk.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

AS Bryan has arranged to make two
speeches on Jackson's day conservative
Democrats may as we'll prepare to take
Watterson's advice and make it an occa.
sion for fasting and prayer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The Saturday Review of London speaks OF
"Dick Olney sitting at ease somewhere be-
tween Washington and Monroe"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The German Emperor is fond OF light and
bright colors, and has particular dislike 10
seeing the Empress in black.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

William R. Nelson, proprietor of the Kansas
City Star, who has been spending two years
in Paris, has just presented to Kansas City a
large collection OF works of art
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

There will be great demand for APP
preparations for public improvements on
the next Congress. Every section of the
Union has some large plan under way,
and it will behoove the Pacific Coast dele
gates to work together if they expect to
uphold our interests when the struggle
for precedence comes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

If the French scientist who is reported
to have asserted that laughing is a dis
ease had really believed it he would never
have said it, for his words have tendency
to cause 1t in every household.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

The reported agreement of France. Rus
STA and England to settle the Turkish
question is the more credible because it
has been less than month since the states
men of all three powers declared they
were opposed to alliances and intended
to maintain an independent isolation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

HE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11

Teacher-How old are you, Willief
WILHELM five at home, six at school and
four in the cars.-Washington Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01

Pennies saved grow to be dollars. Save your money and deposit in Peoples Sav- ings bank. S-15-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
GREEN WILLIE.
Almost Suffocated by Snake-Death of
 Leading Citizen.


 Leading Citizen.
 Greenyille, S5pt. 3O-(Special Corre- spondence.)- J. F. Gafford. who lives near this city had startling and dan Gerous experience the other Afternoon. He was down on Perslmmon creek and in attempting to cross the creek on a log it broke, throwing him into the water be- meath In his fall he struck a bush and came in contact with a large snake, which coiled itself tightly around his elk. He grasped the snake by the head with both hands, but could not loosen the coil or remove it. He hastened to the road and fortunately was seen by Mr Herbert Bailey, who removed the unwel- come companion. When removed the snake was dead and MT. Gafford was chQked nearly to suffocation.
 M. II. Harrison, a colored merchant of our city, returned from Helena, Ark, Monday, where he had been in attend ance upon the Vupreme lodge of M. T. of A. He is chief deputy of the state of Ala bama. His colored friends in the city gave him a grand reception Monday night at the residence of Raymond Oliver fo which the elect of the city 400 in colored circles were invited.
 Dennis, the 11-year-old son of Mrs. G. A. Thompson, fell and struck his foot against one of the rapidly revolving saws at the factory a few days ago. The sec toe nearly so, and the foot badly lacer- ated. Dr. Stanley was called in and sew ed up the wounded member. The little fellow is doing we'll
 Mir Hugh L. White, one of Buffers best citizens. died at his home, eight miles southeast of Greenvlle, Monday morn- jug. Mr. White was sick for some weeks. He was true friend. kind husband and an exemplary citizen. The deceased leaves wife and a number of children and numerous friends to mourn his loss. u DICK Boiling, negro, was arrested Tuesday morning by Sheriff Bargamer for the murder of Lee Kite in this county little over a week ago. Boiling loudly proclaims his innocence, but the evidence against him is said to be very strong.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
HEPLIN.
Session ot Baptist Association Over-Scoial
 Pleasures-A Marriage

Session of Baptist Association Over-sooial
 Pleasures-A Marriage.
 Heflln, Sept. 29.-(Special Correspond- ence.)-After a three days session the Cedar Creek Baptist association came to close Monday night. The church was literally packed Sunday at II o'clock, and there was a good attendance throughout the meeting. There were some very good things said and a lot of business attend- ed to.
 Yesterday was quite a festive time for Hefiln's young people. There was an old fashioned candy pulling at MT. Will Ham Hubbard's, which was largely att tended. IL was given in honor of Miss Fannie Hunnicutt and Miss Georgia Hub bard, who left on the 29th for Athens Tenn, to enter school. These young la dies are quite popular, and will be greatly missed.
 Mir. Will Porter, editor of the New Era married Sunday in west Alabama. The bridal party came In Monday night, and was met at the train by number of Mr. Porter's friends, who accompan nied them to the home of the groom, where there were already gathered friends and rela- lives. An elegant supper was served. The young men of Mir. Porters set gave him a lovely silver service. Mir. Porter is the only son of Senator w. A. Porter. He is bright, energetic and thoroughly up to date, and is capable of making a bright mark in any channel of life
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
IN THE COURTS.

In the first division of the city court the jury in the case of J. R. Woodruff vs. the Standard Oil company was instructed and retired for a verdict. The case is an important one, plaintiff suing for S3O,0 personal damage alleged to have been re- ceived while in the employ of defendant company.
 In the second division Judge Wilkerson is hearing the case of A. K. Sheppard vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. Plaintiff sues for $50,000. which he claims as commissions in the sale of certain lands.
 Circuit Court
 In the circuit court the case of F. A. Prout2 vs. Susan Lunsford, executrix, Is on trial.
 Inferior Criminal Court. The following docket was disposed of by Judge F'eagin in the inferior criminal court:
 Henry Hughes and Jim Prince, minors visiting a saloon; s each.
 John Vinson, vagrancy; $5.
 Will Weaver and Charles Smith, same; $5 and costs each.
 Wash Ellison and Tom Fuller violating section 594 of the city code 50 each. J. H. Walling, d.sorderly conduct; $5. Alex Smith, same; s.
 Salle Eubanks, abusive language; $5 and costs.
 David Hulon, jumping on moving dum- my; $5.
 Rube Foster and Will .Deason, grand larceny; bound over to the criminal court in the sums of S200 and $500 each respec- lively.
 Probate Office.
 The following real estate transfers were filed for record in the probate office: J. B. and J. A. Gibson and wives to D. D. Mallory, lot 8. block 5 Montgomery's property at WoodlaWn; $500.
 AntOn S,prul and wife 10 ReDiamin Gey- Ter, north half of lot 5, block 4 SprauPs addition to Birmingham; $50.
 P. W. McDonough and wife to w. D. Suther plot near lot 1, block 3, of north west quarter of northwest quarter, sec- tion %, township 17, range west; $375. F. S. Bliss and wife to J. R. Wheeler, lot and no feet off lot 1, block 5sS; $2000 c. B. Edwards to Samuel Stewart, lots 6, ' and 8, block 3, town of Brighton; $235.
 Licensed to Wed. Marriage licenses were issued to the following couples:
 Drummond Littel and Miss Mary Miller Jack L. Dumas and Miss Emma Sims. J. B. Abney and Miss Nina Abell.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
.ALABA ANA
TUSCALOOSA.
A Marriage-Notes About Birmingham Peo-
 ple-The Fire Department.


 ple-The Fire Department. Tuskaloosa, Sept. 30.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-At Christ church this after noon at 5:3o o'clock MT. John J. Inge of Meridian and Miss Maude Thomas of Tuskaloosa were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
 Miss Ida May Dargln, who has been the guest of Mrs. James Spence returned yesterday to Birmingham.
 The Rosebud society will meet with Louise Howell next Saturday, October 3, a 330. Subject, "The Holidays; Where Spent and How"
 MT. and Mrs. George Cousson who have been visiting the latter's parents. Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Harris, returned yesterday to Birmingham.
 The l.. T. F.'s have progressed a step, and in future will have club rooms of ther own wherein to entertain their friends and to rip the light fantastic toe etc. For this purpose the third floor of the handsome First National bank build ing has been secured, and will be nicely fitted up by the club. The l.. T. Els nev- CT do things by halves and the equipment of their club room will be on 9 scale in keeping with the elegance and good taste displayed by the club in every thing it does.
 Final steps for the organization of the fire department will be taken Monday nigh, next, when the committee in charge of the matter will submit their report.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01

Railroad Managers Pronunciamento.. Terre Haute Qndo Railway Times. Read our circulars.
 Look to your bread and butter. You live by our permission. We own you, your wives and your chill dren.
 Your sovereignty amounts to nothing. We are your masters and you are our dogs.
 You have no rights we are bound to re- spect.
 Your votes are our votes
 You are part of our rolling stock You will vote as we direct, or starVe We have blacklisted thousands like you.
 We are in the saddle.
 You are helpless, mere chattels. Read our circulars and obey our com- mand.
 In which case, you may work for us and be robbed.
 Disobey our commands and the high ways shall be your homes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-01
AN WESTON.
Preparing for the Pearson Ueeting-Change
 of Officers Died of Joy.


 Anniston, Sept. 3O.-(Special Corre- spondence.)- )-Hons. John W. Abercrombie and Fred Blaekmon will address the members of the Second Ward Bryan and SeWall club and other citizens at the cor ner Of Fifteenth and Mulberry streets Thursday night
 D. E. Burnes resigned his position as master of exchequer of Calhoun Lodge No. 46, Knights of Pythias, last night and C. l.. Quinn was elected to fill the va caney The office of inner guard was de- clared vacant and G. II. Brummel was elegted to it.
 The ministers Of the city met in the lee ture room of the First Presbyterian church this afternoon to arrange for the Pearson meeting which will begin Oeto- Der II.
 R. P Thomson, chairman of the coun- ty democratic executive committee, has appointed the following gentlemen mem- bers of the campaign committee: Messrs. R. E. Kelly, John 7. Moorng, Charles Ragsdale. J. J. Arnold, John Floyd smith, C. B. Clark and A. J. Faryin. The com mittee will meet in this city Friday for the purpose of organizing.
 Chinkaplns are getting ripe now. They are abundant and the small boy is happy. Four handsome new monuments have been erected in Hillside cemetery within the last two or three weeks.
 
 Sunday, which was strange and pathetic. Mir Charley Vincint, a young man, left home four years ago, and no tidings were ever received by his parents. Sunday evening he came home from the west to surprise the home folks. His aged moth CT was away at neighbours house visit ing, when her daughter informed her that man was at her house desiring to see her. She came and upon the sight of her son. whom she had given up all hope of eyer seeing again, fell into a swoon from which she died yesterday without eyer regaining consciousness. Her remains were inferred at the Rock Run cemetery Monday.
 Before many days the Dixie Tile and Pottery company of Oxford will begin op- erations. They will manufacture the finest class of bricks and tiling that will last forever. Our city authorities will no doubt pave every sidewalk in the city with the company's production and per haps the streets in the business part of town will also be paved.
 The superintendent of Blue Spring Cot ion mills is busy at work putting in the machinery. and ere the year 1896 comes to close the mill will be running on full time and turning out as nice cotton goods as can be made on the south.