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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

feots can be obtained by cutting striped goods
with the stripes up and down in front This
brings the stripes bias at the sides. The backs
are then cut with stripes straight up and down
the center of each godet or with the stripes
crosswise. A tall woman will find it becom-
ing to cut with the stripes going around the
front.
Materials of checks, plaids or stripes made
after this model look well with waists of plain
material, with sleeves to match the skirt, the
waist made with blouse effect in 'front.' and full
over a fitted lining in the back.
A jacket waist of plain goods is also stylish,
wearing blouse to match the skirt.
plaid silk in light colors with black chiffon
bodice makes as handsome gown as can be
desired
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Anent the sudden death of Henry, Prince OF
Battenberg, many people in san Francisco are
talking OF his brother, Prince Joseph of Bat
tenberg, who was here last May.
Prince Joseph made many friends while here,
though he remained but few days,
he had been on a tour OF India, China, japan
and Australia. end was collecting material for
DOCK giving his impressions Of things seen in
these countries, as well as in America
The Prince stayed at the Occidental Hotel.
He proved to be most courteous and accom-
modatlng gentleman and freely gave to the
representatives of the newspapers the fullest
interviews.
He stated in one of the interviews that on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 25.-Mrs. I. Law
renee Poole and Mrs. K. V. Favre left here for
an extended Southern tour, winding up at
New Orleans for two weeks at the Pickwick
House and then leave for home. 1t will be a
two months trip. Among recent arrivals are
M. A. Delano, Grand; T. Dohlman, James L.
Friedman, ]. H. Jahns, H. Rogers, Aston; S. P.
Watson, st. James; ]. C. Paine, Broadway Cen
trail; Rev. j. Hemphill, Gilsey; Mrs. Ravens,
Brunswick; Miss E. Kekin, Mrs. A. l.. Perkins,
Albemarle; C. w. Marnsdel, Continental; A.
w. Moore. Hoffman, H. A. Buffers, Plaza; 7.
NJ. McFarlane, st. Denis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

ruary, 1887, married Jackson w. Showalter,
who taught her to play chess. Mrs Showalter
is Southern belle, with petite figure and
most charming manner. She is the mother of
fine boy, born last August, and is at present
at Georgetown, KY, but expects to visit Brook
Ign, says the Eagle, for the purpose of taking
part in the international chess match by cable,
which will be contested in April between the
women of England and America.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
SHE PLAYS CHESS WELL.

Mrs. Nellie showalter of Kentucky, al
though only % years old, is already, perhaps,
the most accomplished woman chess-player in
the world. She was born at Donerail, Fayette
County, KY, in 1872, and is directly descended
from Chief Justice Marshall of the United
States Supreme Court. She studied at the
North Middletown (Ky.) Seminary. and in Feb
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Fleming Du Bignon of Savannah is regarded
as likely TO be the next United States Senator
from Georgia. Ex-Speaker Crisp wants the
place, but many Democrats object to him be-
cause he was born in England. Secretary Hoke
Smith is also candidate, but his enemies op-
pose him on the ground that he is native of
North Carolina.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

selected TO convert into bacon. This is rubbed
well in every day for three weeks and then
each day the fiitches, as the pieces are called,
are laid one on top of the other to remain
until next day, when they are rubbed again
with the mixture. After the end of three
weeks the pieces are hung up to dry or slightly
smoked. In the United States the same pro-
cess is followed, but the majority of those who
cure bacon omit the sugar The pieces are al
lowed TO hang in the smokehouse long enough
to give them golden brown color.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
CALIFORNIANS IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-Among re-
cent arrivals are: San Francisco = James E.
Tucker, shoreham; Ambrose Bierce, Wizards;
Leigh Bierce, Wizards. Miss Yaw, the famous
California soprano, accompanied by C. B. Yaw,
is at the Raleigh.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

PERFEcTING PREss-The perfecting press that
is used at this time prints, cuts and folds
two-page paper, prints, cuts and folds four
page paper, prints and cuts folds and pastes
six-page paper, and from that up to thirty.
two-page paper. Presses that print four-page
rotary presses, are no longer in general use.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

BLACK BART. c., City. Charles E. Bolton
alias "Black Bart the Pos" pleaded guilty in
the court at Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras
County, on the 18th of November, 1888, and
was sentenced to IMPRISONMENT at San Quentin
for six years He was received at that institu-
ton on the 23d of that month
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
SHORT SMILES.
Hes a great story teller"
GfT..sx.lt -

He's great story teller"
"Inimitable."
"Why, do you know his wife more than half
believes he belongs to q lodge?'-Detroit Tri-
bune.
Husband-Do you think 1t saves you any
thing to have running account at that dry
goods store?
Wife-I know 1t does. You can'timagine the
amount of time it saves me. Why, never
have to stop to ask the price of anything wish
to purchase.-Puck.
Mr.. Boreham (who has already stayed over
an hour and talked about himself the whole
hme)-Yes, I'm sorry to say, Pm martyr to
insomnia. I've tried everything, but cannot
get sleep OF night.
His hostess (sweetly)-oh, but can tell you
very simple remedy. You shout talk to
yourself-aftsr going to bed.-Punch.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

unique distinction belongs to Sir Robert
Rawlinson, K. c. G.-that of being the only
soldier who has been knocked out of the saddle
by cannon ball without being killed. The
identical forty-two-pound shot is preserved by
Lady Rawlinson as an interesting relic.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
LADY'S SKIRT WITH CIRCULAR
FRONT AND GODET BACK.

For making skirts of plaids, checks and
stripes, the shape with a circular front and
godet back is preferred to all others, as itsaves
the trouble of matching at the seams for all
the seams in this shape are hidden, falling as
they do, in between the godet folds; the front
being in one piece, the seams joining it to the
back are also hidden in the folds. Novel eff
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The tree OF life has new leaves at every
new era, but always produces the same
old chestnut crop.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, is one of
the handsomest and most fascinating men in
Europe. His restless spirit finds solace in con-
slant travel and he is rassionately fond of
fox-hunting and all exciting sports.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
Good Times in the Near Future, Especi-
ally for the Community Around
Sixth and Howard ST.

The Kehrlein Opera Company are immedi-
ately going to erect an opera-house that will
seat over 700 persons more than any other
opera-house on the Pacific Coast. This enter
prise without doubt will be grand success. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Some people sing "Wait till the clouds
roll by" and others shout the chorus,
"Push dem clouds away"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Sarah Bernhardt says the prevailing bell
skirts are horrid, but then Sarah has ceased
TO be a belle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

sToRMs-Q. K, City. A full explanation of
the storms that pass over this City was given
in THE CALL of Wednesday, January % and
for that reason it is not given in this depart
ment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Every civilized nation sympathizes with
Armenia enough to ask some other nation
TO go and help her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

LIMITATIoN--A. Sr. City. The code says that
an action for damages for injuries to the per
son may be commenced at any time within
four years after the date of the occurrence
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Millionaire-Well, my dear Baron, you seem
to have an important communication TO make.
Baron-Councilor F., am happy to tell you
the glad news that it is my intention to appoint
you my father-in-l aw.-Deutsche Wespen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

So long as the rain reigns there is no
way of refining it, but you can arraign the
Weather Bureau.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Lecocq, the composer of t'La File de Madame
Angot," is trying to get divorce from the
wife to whom he has been married for twenty
years on the ground of incompatibility OF tenn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The Senate evidently intends to save the
emergency bills for the next emergency,
and will keep them in cold storage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

MINING-Y. F., City. There is no law in thi
State that prohibits the use of water from
fiume for mining purposes, provided the pro
cess is not hydraulic with nozzle"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

They say England is isolated, but she
seems to be crowded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The people of Cincinnati are taking steps to
erect statue of General Zebulon Pike, the
discoverer of Pixies Peak.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

1t is reported that the presidents and
professors OF a score or more colleges in
the Lake States recently applied for rail-
road passes from roads running into Chi
cago, giving as reason for the request
that they were able to influence students
and parties that accompany college teams
and clubs in the choice of route to and
from Chicago. The passes were refused
and if college presidents of the Chicago
region teach the young idea how 10 ride
they will teach it to stick to the bicycle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

PURE, rich, red blood naturally follows taking
Hoods sarsaparilla. 1t drives out germs of dis
ease and builds up the whole system. 1t gives new
life, as it were. Try it and be convinced
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

BAcoN-W. D., City. In England in prepar-
ing bacon preparation of four pounds of salt
half a pound of saltpeter and one pound of
brown sugar is used to rub the parts OF the hog
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

It is the distinction of Lord Chelsea that he
has the finest collection of eagles eggs in Eng
land, and he has collected them all with his
own hands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The offiee-boy-Der editor is busy; jist drop
yer stuff in Ger SLOT
Miss Poesy (the sweet singer of Sing Sing)-
Tell me, does he get many poems?
The ofhce-boy tdisgustedly)-Po Why,
he's got 'em to burn.-Puek.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

TEETH OF A RAT-G. S., City. The front teeth
of rat are square, or what is termed chiseI-
shaped, the same as in all rodents
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

1t is ROW asserted that Russia and Tur-
KEY have not made treaty. but shave ar
rived at an understanding" In the lam
guage of diplomacy everything goes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

FoRTY-NINER-R.. j. NJ, Fairfield, solano
County, Cal. The 2Sth of February, 1s49, fell
on a Wednesday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

There comes from the Democratic camp
confused murmur as if some of them had
woke up and begun to talk about candi-
dates for the Presidency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

War durries are not very rational things,
but they break the monotony OF life and
give new interest to OLD problems.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
Ell. BLACK, painter, 12o Eddy street.

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The blizzard season has begun in the
East and every square mile on the other
side of the Rockies seems to be storm
center.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The speeches in the Senate in favor of
Armenia are eloquent, but a couple of war
ships in the Dardanelles would mean more.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

THE most etficacious stimulant to excite the
appetite are Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters Be-
ware OF counterfeits.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

In Dean Holes book, GA Little Journal
in America, there is no mention OF Bos-
ton, and, strange to say, no one discovered
the fact except the Bostonians themselves.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The Sultan reiterates his decree that the
Red Cross Society shall not distribute re-
lief among the Armenians, but comedies
that he will permit individuals to do so.
and thus does the Sultan step aside to let
Miss Barton pass.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

In writing up their winter festival as a
"Karnival' the st. Paul people may have
intended novelty, but the world will
think blizzard struck them and gave
them a bad spell
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

There may be in Congress at this time a
man eloquent enough to be called an
orator, but If so he hasn't lived up to his
calling.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

The new Senators from Utah declare
themselves in favor of free coinage and a
high tariff, and the Greater West is with
them on both planks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Society writers in the East say that
skating is the fashionable recreation for
the New York Four Hundred this winter,
so Truckee put US right in at the head of
the procession.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

IF aif1cted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water druggists sell it at 25 cents
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

We may as well be prepared for heavy
immigration of old bachelors from Texas,
as there Is proposition down there to
make all of them over 80 years of age pay
a tax Of $50 per annum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

In the enforcement of the antitrust law
and the prosecution of the claim of the
Government against the Pacific railroads,
Acknowledgement Harmon has as good
chances to come to the front as any other
member of the Cabinet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

As a result OF the Wilson tariff the
WOODEN factories of Bradford, England, are
forced to work overtime to fill orders, while
many an American factory is taking it
easy and not working at all.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

In all dealings with American countries
European nations will understand after
this that the Monroe doctrine occupies the
middle of the road and while there NAV be
a way OF getting around it nobody can
run over it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

A Buffalo firm is reported to have con.
tracted to supply an omnibus and cab
company in London with 5000 horses, to
be shipped during the present year, SO il
will be seen that the bicycle has not killed
the horse industry yet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Recently published statistics disclose
that women are increasing more rapidly
than men IN Massachusetts, and men more
rapidly than women in New York. This
condition of affairs has led to many in
genious speculations by social philoso-
piers, but the only safe conclusion to be
drawn from it is that if the tendency con-
tinues the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will have to deal with matrimony as
well as railroads.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

no REDUcE your weight, use vrettos, Belt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

In deciding to hold its sessions and take
evidence in secret, the Venezuelan Com.
mission has committed big mistake. II
will not have the support of public opinion
unless the public knows what it is doing
and has something to base an opinion on.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Senator j. NJ. Gleaves OF Redding is in town.
DR.. F. a. Stevens of st. Paul is at the Califor-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
No. 1-soNoMA JAM.

That's the real homemade fruit
flavor" We were told before we bought,
that "home-made" jams could not excel
those or the Sonoma Preserve Co. It's
really so-we proved it. Assorted
kinds.
Our usual price, 25c.
This week only. ..................15c
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-12-09
Obituary..

Died, at the home Of her husband Dec.
1st, 1896, Mrs. Ida Stancil, wife Of Mr..
Henry Stancil and daughter of the late J.
w. Poore, Of this County, in the Oath year
of her age. She leaves q husband. five
brothers, three sisters and host of friends
to mourn her untimely death. Father,
mother. a brother and three sisters have
preceded her to the land where parting
will be no more, and where tears and sor-
rows are not known. Seldom are we call.
ed upon to record saGder death than that
of our friend who has just passed from life
into eternity, and though we mourn, we
mourn not as those who have no hope.
She professed conversion in August, 1889,
and joined the Baptist Church, and since
then her life his been one Of the highest
Christian character, and as q burning
luminary in our midst. She was consci-
GUS to the last, and some time previous to
her death she expressed her resignation to
the Will Of God, and calmly and meekly
submitted 10 the hand of affliction that He
say best to lay upon her, and, as child
leaning upon the breast of her mother,
she sweetly leaned upon the arm Of her
Heavenly Father as she passed through
the velley and the shadow of death.
While her remains are lying in the Church.
yard st Washington, in Greenville County,
we are reminded of the passage, "On
grave where is thy victory, Oh death
where is thy sting" yet with the solemn
thought we feel that she has been clothed
in robe of mortality and is now bask-
ing in the light of Fathers love and the
eternal sunshine of Heavely homs.
A FRIEND
Peoples 1dvocatc please copy.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-12-09
Zarline News Letter.

I guess you think Mr.. Editor, 7 have
forgotten the INTELLIGENCER, as haven't
written anv news In such long time.
Hunting aud snow-balling carry the
day. Oh such fine sport
Messrs. BraDyon and Wilson ere now
engaged in the saw business.
: Mr.. Culle1s, of Donsldsville, has been
in this section buying land.
Mr.. Pharves Pruitt, of Annie. visited
relatives in this section last Saturday
night and Sunday.
We haven't as yet secured pastor fol-
our Church (Little River, but We have
preaching every first and third Sundays.
Rev. w. G. Moore preached last Sunday.
The Union Meeting meets at Little River
in January. We hope to have large
crowd present.
We are going to have Christmas Tree
st our Church Xmas day at 2 o'clock. 1t
is for the benefit of the children.
Messrs. Jim Branyon and Hugh Bowen
spent Sunday In Bolton.
Mr.. j. A. Alewine, who sas been quite
i'll, is now much improved.
The beautiful sand that was washed
down by the big rain in September and
filled up one branch of the river that sur
rounds II .rline Island, is now washed GU:
and the river is running its old course
again. BLOSSOM
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-12-09
Stone Church Items.

Mr.. Andrew Stephens was seriously
hurt by bis horse throwing him against an
old bridge, and the cold weather caused
him intense suffering.
Mr.. S:one and family have gone to the
lower part of the County to live. We
wish them success in their new home.
We have both n3urishicg day and
Sunday School at this place.
Cherry P. o, s. G.. has been discontinu-
ed at the Cherry flag station, near this
placs. 1t was great accommodation to
many.
The small grain crop is very fac around
this place
The farmers around here ara about done
gathering and are getting in their winter
wood, fixing for Christmas and preparing
the soil for another crop.
James Lewis, colored, turned his mule
out last week in the snow and he fell
down and 1.oke his neck. ZARE