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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fiicted with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day,

removal of which the great corrective, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, is adapted durable
in an hour. To persist in the use of this
standard remedy is no more than just. Bill
iousness, constipation, malaria, rheuma-
tism, kidney complaints and nervousness are
among the complaints which it eradicates.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

1--WE try" explained the precc2tress
"to give the girls practical education
and to especially tit them to be wives
Yes. First class in tying a, mans era
vat, attention. Cooking? Oh, no, not
since years ago"
Already the new century was dawn
ing cold and Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

CRUEL.-'I know that age is telling on
me-" said Miss Sereleaf. Eyes dear; but
you needn't mind so very much. 1t isn't
telling the whole truth. Sketch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

''THEY say the jewelers. are down on BIZ
cycles.n Yes, it has got so that fellow
who rides wheel doesn't care whether he
owns diamond pin or not. ''-Chicago Rec
ord
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

"YoUNG man." said the merchant to the
prospective Office boy, care you fairly well
educatedw Il be-" replied the boy, proud
ly.-Tit-Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

"CAN you cash a check for five dollars"
"Oh, yes" "All right, lend lie fve.'-
Life
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

NEVER write anything that does not give
you great pleasure; emotion is easily propa-
gated from the writer to the reader-Jou-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

The fossil remains of four different
types of dogs have been found.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

"YOU surely do not favor pc ticoat gov.
ernment!" said an objector to woman suf-
frage advocate. mo, l don't" was the re-
ply. ~ favor boomer government. DE
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

CALL him wise whose actions, words and
steps are all clear because to clear why.
-LaVater.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Res: orer. Free 50 trial bottle
& treatise. DR.. KLINE, 1913 Arch ST. Phila Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25
All About Western Farm Lands.

The Corn Belt is the name of an illus
trated monthly newspaper published b. the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy r. II. 1t
aims to give information in an interesting
way about the farm lands of the west. Send
p cents in postage stamps to the Corn Belt,
209 Adams St, Chicago, and the paper will
be sent to your address for one year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
TIE EMERGENCY HOME.
Entertainment Given in Behalf of the
Worthy Project Last Evening.

Entertainment Given in Behalf of the
Worthy Project Last Evening.
The project of the Emergency Home in
connection with the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children got lift
last night. The project has been vigor-
ously agitated by Mrs. John Pettee and by
the ladies whom she called her to aid. Last
evening an entertainment was given at
the Native Sons Hall which was generous
in quantity ard excellent in quality. For
this many tickets were sold. The attend
auce was not as large as had been ex-
pected, another fashionable event, the
horse show, drawing many who held
tickets.
Altogether a considerable sum was con-
tributed Tor the benefit of the worthy
charity in view, but the net proceeds will
not be known for some days. The sum
will not be sufficient to do all that is de-
sired. This was made plain in brief adj
dress by Mr.. WEIGH, secretary of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, who officiated as master of cere-
monies. Mr.. WEIGH told the audience
that he wished to thank them in behalf
OF Mrs. Pettee. But that was OF the last
time they would be asked to help. They
would be appealed to, time and time az ain,
until enough money and clothing and food
and fuel could be provided TO give comfort
10 poor children.
programme of musical and literary
exercises, the former being directed by
Professor Piccirillo, was first given. Miss
Hattie Nathan gave dialect recitation,
Walter Lind performed violin solo, Miss
Margaret Coleman and G. P. Grodge
sang, and the Mascagni Mandonlin Club
performed two selections. All these num-
bers went off well and were ap2lauded.
Richard I. Whelan was expected, in comic
selections, but he failed to appear. After
the opening exercises the floor was cleared
and dancing took place. The floor manager
was Thomas McGeorge. The floor com.
mittee consisted of Porter Roberts, John
Pettee Jr., Joseph ]. Pettee, Charles Ben
der, Charles Cartan and Harry Macondry.
The reception committee consisted of Mrs.
John Pettee, Mrs. G. P. WEIGH, Miss
Adeline Hainque, Miss Margaret O. Malley,
Miss Nellie O'Malley and Miss Julia
WEIGH.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
OLYMPIC PAsTIMEs.
Bowling for Prizes-A Letter From the
Catholic Ladies' Aid society.

Bowling for Prizes-A Letter From the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society.
Several hundred Olympic Club members
witnessed last evening the opening of the
bowling tournament which will continue
each evening until Friday. Several first
class players are entered and some excel
lent bowling was done last night. Ber-
nard, the crack bowler of the club. has
scored a good lead already, but there are
among the com petilors some players who
will give the champion a close race before
the tournament comes TO an end. Jack
McGlypn, the all-round sportsman, is
referee of the contests. The following are
the classes represented:
First claSs-W. ]. Ferguson, H. C. Ramsay,
B. w. Bernhard, T. G. Spillane. C. II. Stra.ton,
J. King, c. A. White F. G. Montelegre, ].
Second class-W. Mackie, 7. F. Meherin, r.
H. Donaldson, w. G. Mcguire, J. f. Cunning
Hansen, 6. Watkins ard w Z. Becker.
Third class-C. A. Adams, H. G. Ham, NJ G.
Harloe, W. c. Corbett, j. f. Bell, G. Hansen,
]. A. White, L. c. Hunter and q. Fonge.
First and second prizes, consisting of
gold and silver medals, will be given TO
the successful com etitors in each class,
and the member who will make 100 points
in five-pin bowling will be given special
prize.
The captain of the club has announced
that 220-yard handicap race will be held
on Sunday, December 20, at the outdoor
grounds.
Recently the Olympic Club Ministries APP
peared at an entertainment given by the
Catholic Ladies Aid Society, and yester-
day the cub received the following COM
munication, which speaks for itself:
In behalf of the members of the Catholic
hearty and sincere thanks Tor YOUR very kind
assistance in our late entertainment. Your
performance was truly the feature of The even
ing and was certainly highly appreciated as
you well know by the repeated encores Yours,
very sincerely, MARGARET CURTIS,
Grand Secretary of the Catholic Ladies' Aid
SOciety
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
JACKsON'S STORY.
Story of the Killing CT Florentine Told
by the Defendant in Court
Yesterday.

In the trial of Arthur Jackson, charged
with the murder of August Florentine,
the greater part of Tuesday was devoted
to proving that Floren tine was a danger
Gus and desperate man. That he killed
one man in this City several years ago is
established by the court records.
James H. Dunn, Benjamin Davis,
Thomas Conway, James P. Dockery,
John Reilly and Daniel S. McFadden
testified that Florertine was dangerous
man. They thought he was not a good
man to cross or interfere with when he
was excited.
The defendant took the witness-stand
and testified in his own behalf. He is not
quite 81 years old, is quiet and unassum-
ing and told in direct manner the cir
cumstances OF the homicide
Il was sitting on a beer-keg near the
door of Mr.. Florentine's saloon,'' said
Jackson, when some young men came in,
and soon l heard them get into a quarrel
with the proprietor. He was behind the
bar. One of the men in front of the bar
said Go to h and he seemed to think
they were talking to him. One Of the
visitors told him that they had not told him
to go to h, and he turned on me.
Although l had not mixed up in the quar-
when he pulled his pistol started to
back out and called out for him to nut bis
gun down. He lowered it for a moment
and then raised it again and snapped it at
me twice. As l was backing out and
while he was pointing his pistol at me
had pulled my pistol from my hip pocket,
and when he snapped it at me l fired. 1
could not help it, as | was acting in self
defense"
Jackson said he was near the door when
he fired the shot, and when asked wy he
did not get ont quickly and thus avoid
taking mans life he replied that he
was afraid he would be shot in the back if
he tried it.
Thomas Foley and others testified that
Florentine was not particularly danger
Gus man. Mr.. Foley said that he might
be considered dangerous if aroused by
what he considered an affront.
The testimony will close this morning
and the case will go to the jury this after
noon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
cox, THE BOY TRAMP.
He Escapes From the Newsboys' Home
With a Loaded Revolver.

He Escapes From the Newsboys' Home
With a Loaded Revolver.
The police are searching for Curtis Cox,
the boy tramp from Colorado. and COM
panion named Albert Moll, who escaped
from the Newsboys' Home, 407 Taylor
street, Monday night, taking with them a
number of articles, including a revolver,
belonging to some OF the other inmates.
Curtis was arrested about three weeks
ago for robbing the till in fruitstore on
Market street near the ferry. He told a
pitifuI tale of being compelled to steal by
a bad man whom he met at San Leandro
several days previous and how he had to
run away from home owing to the cruel
treatment of his stepfather.
His story enlisted the sympathy OF Su-
nerintendent Carmau of the Newsboys'
Home and he succeeded in getting Curtis
sent 10 the home instead of the Whittier
Reformatory. The boy was kindly treated
at the home, the superintendent taking a
sneciaI interest in him. Now ne has es-
,aned with a revolver in his posses sion
and the chances are that he will soon ind
himself behind the bars. Re is 10 years
of age and the boy Mol is only II.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
FILED A BOOK
As A REPORT
Unique Volume of 64o Pages
by the Fair Special
Administrators.
The Value of the Estate Given at
Nearly Seventeen Mil
lion Dollars.
The Administrators Will. on This
Basis, Get the N at P um of
Over 100000

The final report of the special admins
traitors of the Fair estate was filed yester-
day with County Clerk Curry. The report
is in the form of large bound book and
comprises no less than $40 pages.
1t is typewriter and recounts every.
thing from the death OF James G. Fair.
December 80, 1894, to November Is, 1896.
James S. Angus. Thomas G. Crothers and
w. S. GoodfeIlow, who made the report,
seem to have covered everything that
could be thought OF.
The index alone takes sixteen solid
pages. This is exclusive of the pages
hitherto mentioned. 1t takes six pages of
the index to merely enumerate the prop
erty.
The value of the estate as whole is
given at about $16 $50, 455. 1t is set forth
that it has increased in value in a sum
equal to the enhanced value OF the North
Beach property, plus the cash on hand at
the close OF the special administration.
This is estimated at 100000.
The cash that has passed through the
administrators hands is 81, 633, ASS. The
bonds and stocks and obligations are val
ued at So, 500, COO. There is $4S1, 356 6S in
cash on hand also.
Accord nc to this valuation of the es-
tate the three administrators at the TOPPER
cent which is supposed to be allowed
would get 100000, or over $50 COO each.
The 10 per cent is allowed by law.
Even the wheat deal has space in the
book. 1t tells that at his death there were
207, 900 tons on hand, OF which 1872, 100 tons
were stored at Port Costa. II tells how
1872. 100 tons were pledged for certain
debts; of the selling of the wheat and pay
ment OF the debts.
The various ranches are described, with
their location, size and improvements that
have been made. There are lists of the
mum Der of cows, horses, broodmares and
every form of livestock. The smallest
product of the farm appears to be men
toned.
The novel feature of the report is its
book form. No report, so the officials say,
has ever before been made in this shape.
The book is so strikingly large, too, and
comprises so many details, both of matter
descriptive of the various properties, and
the action OF attorneys and courts, that it
is almost bowildering to contemplate it.
OF course there IS mass of it that is
more or less familiar to the average news
paper reader, who, whether he would or
not, has absorbed more or less regarding
the great Fair estate. Mrs. Craven has
her place in the book, as all the other
claimants. 1t will be volume that will
no doubt go down IN history.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10

Septem Der of the same year he was elevated
70 he seat OF the imperial potentate of the
Mobiles of the Mystic. Shrine, which office he
has just retired from, and upon which re-
urement the jewel was presented as al
ready stated.
He was born on the I'd of September,
1915. at Danviile, State of Maine. He en-
listed on the I'd of Septembe Der, 1862 in
Company G, Twenty-third Regiment OF
Maine. He was promoted from the ranks
Tor brave and meritorious service TO sec
ond lieutenant on the I'd OF Septem Der,
1868, and transferred to Com pany A. Thir-
tieth Regiment of Volunteers of Maine,
and mustered out of the service on the I'd
of September, being the second man OF ms
regiment retired in 1865. Two years later
he joined the Masons.
He is the father of one daughter, who
was born September 2, 1862. 1t Will be
seen from the history of his life that the
figure two has played strange part IN the
dates which mark the stepping-stones OF
his career.
After the presentation of the jewel the
following officers were elected: Charles l.,
Field, past imperial potentate, elected
Baldwin, chief rabban; w. Il. +. Titus,
assistant rabban; w. G. Brown. high
priest and prophet; Joseph Q. Campbell,
oriental guide; William G. Murdoch,
treasurer; Victor D. Duboce, recorder.
The following were elected to represent
Islam Temple in the Imperial Council Tor
North America for the year 1897: Victor
y. Duboce, Charles L. Patton, Franklin
81. Day, John H. Gray and Past Imperial
Potentate Charles L. Field.
A banquet in honor of the election was
held in the evening and the occasion was
made very enjoyable by the congenlallty
of all present.
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Assistant Secretary.
Charged with Burglary.

John Nutall and Frank Reed, both walters,
were arrested in Oakland yesterday morning
while trying to sell suit of clothes they stole
from the residence of George Hammer, 1881
Howard street. Policeman T. B. Gibson was
sent to Oakland and brought the prisoners to
the City Prison. where they were charged with
burglary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10

Lloyd said, as a mark OF the high appre-
cat on in which Mr.. Field is held by his
brothers of the Mystic Circle on Mr..
Fields retirement from the high position
which he has held.
Mr.. Field has been Mason since 1867,
when he joined lodge in Westbrook, Me.
He went through the Royal Chapter in
1868 and in 1877 he became a Royal and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
Sea-Otter Hunting.
Collector John a. Wise received the follow.
ing from Washington yesterday:

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec g. 1896
Collector of Customs, San Francisco: Next sea-
sons sea otter regulation, are substantially the
same as this years, article vi omitted. Foreign
yes els cannot hunt within the three-mile limit
Copies mailed when printed.
c. = HAMLIN, Assistant Secretary.
Article vi last year exempted from seizure
vessels which had cleared in good faith for
otter hunting before the issuance OF the hunt
ing regulations. All vessels clearing for otter
hunting this year have been supplied with the
regulations and there is no excuse whatever
Tor the masters falling to comply Herewith.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10

street Railway Company for $780, The claim
was presented because OF the killing of the
PLAINTIFF minor child The railroad denied
all responsibility ON account of The catas-
trophe, but offered to confess judgment to
5000 order to avoid prolonged litigation.
Both parties having waived jury trial. the
matter was submitted to the court and de-
cree was entered in accordance with the ten
der OF the defendant company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
MIDWEEK THEATER NOTES
"Captain Bob's'' Last Act, at the Bald
win-Danger in an Elevator
at the Columbia

Wilton Lackaye's double bill at the
Baldwin is giving him chance to display
his versatility in two very different roles.
The pretty. curtain-raiser, "Moliere," is
still a favorlte, but the last act in Gap
tain Bob" saves that drama from meriting
the fate of oblivion. There is a dramatic
quality IN the last act which is lacking in
the two preceding it, and the author, in
saving his good wine till the end, has
achieved the result of sending the audi
ence home IN a satisfied frame of mind
Although tMoliere" and Captain Bob"
are running very smoothly, especially for
new plays, Mr.. Lackaye might increase
the effectiveness of his "Moliere" by en-
gaging French master to give few hints
IN pronunciation to some OF the members
of his troupe.
On Monday Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, the
altitudinous soprano, makes her San
Francisco debut at the Baldwin with her
own concert troupe, and on Thursday the
holiday season will open with Palmer
Coxs Brownies"
That exciting melodrama, "The Cotton
King" is giving such satisfaction at the
Columbia Theater that it will be continued
for another week. The elevator scene is a
champion blood. curdler, for, as the press
agent feellngly points out, although a
safeguard is provided TO prevent the pom
derous scene from descending too far
when Richard Stockley thrusts the heroine
beneath it.. the slightest hitch would n OF
oniy prevent the climax, but would be de-
cidediy dangerous to the person playing
the heroine's part This is putting the case
mildly. for t the machine did go on the
rampage there would not be much heroine
left. However, the management states
that due safeguards are used, and the scene
as it stands is very thrilling.
The Frawley Com pany opens the Holt
day season at the Columbia on the 18th
inst.
Some good work is being done by the
Alcazar Company this week in ala
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
C. L. Field Presented With
an Elegant Imperial Po-
tentate's Jewel.
Expressions of Esteem and Regret
Upon His Retirement From
His High Office.
Brief History of an Honored Citiz n,
Brave So der and a Prominent
Member of the Brotherhood.

At last nights meeting of the Mystic
Shrine Charles L. Field was called
forward and. with a few weII-chosen
words of congratulation and esteem.
Illustrious Noble Reuben H. Lloyd
presented him with a jewel of the
rank. of Imperial Potentate of Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine" He presented it, Mr..
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Jewel Presented by Reoben r.
Lloyd on Behalf Of the Members
e of the Mystic Shrine.

Select Mason and also a mem Der OF Oh me ne
Knights Templar. In 1880 he moved owed = 70 .
lCaiifornia. and two years after he became
Most I'm perial Master Of California Gou ud
hi, Royal and Select Masons. otlIi ae az
1sncing, he gained the chair Of the e most
illustrious grand mas ter OF hoyai Jer ,'I. =
elected commander of Golden Gate Com
mandery in 1893 iao,oa
Previous 70 this, in 1891, he was elected
potentate of Islam Temp e, A. A. .. NJ. o.,
finishing his term in 1892. On the q u
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
RAILROAD TRAVEL,
THE SAN FRANCISCO Aid SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY.

Excursions in con nection with California Navi-
cation and Improve Compauys boats win be
run between san Francisco ana fresno to accom-
modate visitors to the Fresno Citrus Fair The
first will leave san Francisco saturday,, De-
cember u, at P. NJ (tha daily hour ior de-
parture) and will connect with trai n from Stock
ton on Sunday morning. Return trains VIII leave
Fresno to connect with boat leaving Stockton at 6
P. NJ. daily. excepting sunday. Fare from san
Francisco for the und trip s. 40. and from
stecxton 81 80. From points between stockton
and Fresno rates of one and one-third fares.
Tickets good until December 81.
JOHN MOSS Traffic Manager
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s. a Month,
Medicines Free!

The Copeland Medical Institute, during
five years. continuous and successful prac-
tice in San Francisco. has treated and
cured many thousand sufferers from vari-
Gus diseases. proving conclusively that our
modern Methods of medical practice are
correct and uniformly sure to effect cure.
We treat all diseases humanity is heir
to, whether local or chronic, furnishing
all medicines needed for s. a month. We
don't charge doctors fees and then leave
you to the mercy of the druggist, but fur
nish all medicines without extra charge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
NEW TO-DAY.
GOOD FRIENDS

Keep the Heart of Humanity Warm.
The following extract from letter may
be published without a breach OF courtesy
as it refers to matter which will interest
some readers wLo have been considering
the dismissal OF coffee in their families and
the adoption of Postum. the health coffee:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich,
Postum Cereal Co., Linn, Battle Creek,
Mich-Gentlemen: | am pleased with the
sale and the satisfaction given TO our Gus
toners in the use of Postum Cereal. l did
not wish to venture out on this article. as
| had no faith in it when first shown me-
To my surprise the first case sold readily,
and little estimate shows sale of 462
packages IN 81 days. l am using it il my
own home with perfect satisfaction. Since
the use of Postum in place of coffee neither
wife nor myself have the old heartburn.
Please find inclosed, etc.
MARTIN G. GOOSEN.
A reliable grocer will never offer cheap
or weak imitation of a genuine original
article because he happens to mako little
extra profit. But it is we'll to observe that
when genuine Postum Cereal coffee is or
dered that you get Postum ami not spu-
rious imitation offered as ''just as good"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10

For "a ChiId's D. ath.
Judge Hunt yesterday gave Judgment in
favor OF L. D. Fuchette against the Market