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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
LOOKING FOR A CRANK
A. w. Bowman, a Writer of
Visiting Cards, in Great
Demand.
Wanted by the Postoffice Authorities
for Sending Obscene Matter
Through the Mails.

Charles A. Anderson. 9271< Folsom
street, applied to Judge Low yesterday
morning for a warrant for the arrest of A,
W. Bowman on the charge of criminal
libel.
Anderson produced letter he had re-
ceived signed "a. w. Bowman which
was full of obscene and seurrilous matter.
Judge Low had consultation with Cap
tain Lees, and the captain showed him
several letters of a similar nature that had
been sent by Bowman to other prominent
citizens, including himself and Chief
Crowley, and Rev. G. Anderson of the
Swedish Church on Jessie street between
Sixth and, Seventh.
AS it was not deemed possible for a case
OF or iminal libel to stand Anderson was
advised to lay the matter before Postoffice
In spectOr Erwin SO that the Inspector
could take action against Bowman for
sending obscene matter through the mails.
Anderson at once waited upon Inspector
Erwin who said he would take prompt
steps to have Bowman arrested.
Anderson is writer of visiting cards and
usually took up position on the corner of
Jones and Market streets.
He is looked upon by the police as a
"crank." Ever since the murders in the
Emmanuel Baptist Church he has been
pesterlng Captain Lees with letters in
s1stlng that the walls of the church should
be pulled down as he knew there was the
body OF another young woman buried in
the walls.
He has had mania for writing all sorts
OF letters to people and one man at least
was threatened with death.
Bowman was not seen around his usual
haunts yesterday and it is thought that he
has left the City to escape arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
TailOr-Made Suits,
AT &I2.6O Each.

The grandest collection, the prettiest
styles and the handsomest materials to be
found in the city, even at several dollars
more a suit. Navy and Black Serges,
medium effects, and new Spring Boucles
in five different shades. The new open
Blazer Jackets, with soft roll fronts; the
square shape large Revers Blazer, and the
new English Box-coat Jackets, all with
very, full sleeves and ripple backs, some
lined with silks. others with soft perca-
lines. The skirts are all cut in the new
fiaring shapes and lined throughout with
rustic percaline. We are positively head
quarters for Tailor-made Suits.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Fancy Silks,
Sf &1OQ q Xard

Not old styles, marked down to get rid
OF them, but the latest. choicest and most
beautiful Dresdens, Persians. Pom padours
and other Printed Warp Effects, every
imaginable hue, color and tint. Our Silks
at a dollar yard have been our special
pride all season. The latest additions to
handso mer and better value than those
shown around the city at 81 so and 81 25 a
yard. Don't take our word for it. If there
is the slightest doubt in your mind make a
short tour of the shopping districts and
come to us last We know where you'll do
your silk-buying.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Misses Novelty Jackets
At $3.50 Each.

The new style one-button cutaway
front, with those large, handsome
pearl buttons. They are made of
imported fancy wool mixtures, piped
on front and collar with fancy cord
and pleated back studded with pearl
buttons; facings of fancy Dresden
silk; sizes, II to Is years. The larger
ones will fit ladies.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Nov city Dress Goods
At 75e Yard.

A grand collection of silk and wool
and all wool i'm ported Novelty Dress
Goods. Every color and combina-
ton of colors imag Unable. Lovely
patterns, all new this season. Styles
not to be seen els ew ere, and if they
are they will be priced from 81 to
81 % a yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Shoes.

At so Cents and $3.50 a Pair.
Last week but one of our Shoe Stock.
Any of our 50 80 and 50 shoes at SOC a pair.
ANY OF our S5 to So so shoes at 81 80. We
have only sizes to 4 in widths of B to
AAA. If you can wear these sizes don't
lose the chance of getting shoes at less than
a third of their value.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Children's Nazareth
Waists.
25 Gents Each.

The latest health-givlng Underwaists for
the little folks. All sizes at the same
price. They are strongly-knit garments,
having more elasticity than the old kinds
made of rapiers or jeans. have a pleni-
tude OF buttons for fastening the under
garments to, and are recommended by the
medical fraternity as being the best waists
made for growing children.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Silk Waists
At $2.95 Each.

The greatest bargain in the list.
Over fifty different styles of dress
and evening Waists; no two alike.
Made of fancy novelty silk in
striped, checked. figured and plaid
designs. All sorts of fronts, collars
and sleeves; impossible to describe
them. Enough is said when we tell
you they sold up to SIS apiece and
can now be had at 50 50. Come early
for choice. Only one of kind an d
about fifty kinds all told.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Hemstitched Towels,
At 25 Cents Bach

Fifty dozen of Pure Silver Bleached Bel
fast Linen Huckabuck Towels, with COL
ored or plain white borders and wide hem
stitched edges. They are a magnificent
quality, suitable for splashers and bureau
runners. as well as the toilet. Worth at
least $4 dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Muslin Underwear
At SOC Each.

Chemise, Drawers, Night Robes
and Corset Covers, all at the same
price. They are made of extra
quality fine bleached muslin, neatly
trimmed, i'll various styles and
shapes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
ARE YOU READY, MADAME.

For the bright, springtime 1t True
we have had goody share of rainy weather. but it
last forever 1t has kept from your pretty new
raiments, and to extent has kept from as
of them had reckoned upon. 1t has bright
side however Our buyers have kept the bundles coming
us just the Grain shne and the rainy
piled with grand assortments of things
department. much the better varieties
and lower prices that account. Many things
cut in price to them quicky-you know in
the Dry Goods linesgoods allowed
If one price don't sell them another must It's MUST
the advantage is yours
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Spring Capes,
AT $12.5O Each.

Made of Tan, Navy Blue and Black
Cloth, cut very full and falling in graceful
nipples all around, four rows OF fancy
strap-work on front and around bottom,
and fancy notched collar inserted all
around with Persian velvet. Ali sizes in
each color.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Black Dress Goods,
At so Cents a Yard.

New things in Brocaded Alpacas, Fig
ured Moaairs, Fancy Jacquards, Crushed
Crepons and Novelty Wool Effects. A
most wonderful assortment at the price.
To be without black dress in your ward
robe IS like steering ship without rud-
der-iLs necessity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Wool Undervests
At 75c Each.

Genuine imported garments, direct
from the makers in Switzerland.
Both high neck and long sleeves
and low neck without sleeves. Col
ors white, black, pink and light blue.
All sizes in each kind. Such gar
ments as these are always sold at
$l25 apiece, for under ordinary cir
cumstances no ail-wool undervest of
equal hneness- and finish could be
sold for any less.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Silk Striped zephyrs
At 25c Yard.

Twenty new patterns in the dain-
tlest colorings, such as pink, light
plue,. maize, lavender and tan.
Lovely striped designs lit up by
SHIN mering silk bars and cords.
Particularly adapted to rich summer
costumes and waists. Regular price
SOC yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

pathy of the medical fraternity of San Fran.
cisco, but also their patronage.
Most respectfully yours, ?. Games, E. A. Le-
moine, /. A. Bergerot Sr., l.. Canaine, Frank
Fsgothey, S. Cheeyree, NJ. Borgez, o. Bozio.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Orchestral Concert,

Next Thursday evening the first concert un-
der the auspices of the recently-organized Or
chestral Society will take place at the Young
Mems CHRISTIAN Association Auditorium, MAJ
son and Ellis streets, at O'Clock. Miss Millie
flynn, soprano, and Mr.. Waldemar Lind. yio
I'm soloist Will participate. Mr.. Alexander I.
stewart Is director OF the society and will have
charge OF the programme. Forty of our first
amateur players will take part
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

horse-chestnut has nothing whatever to do
with horses. A Frenchman, however, has
made the discovery that horse-chestnuts
are an undoubted cure for broken-winded
animals
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Lace Curtains
At $1.5O a Pair.

Nottingham Lace inI' the newest
sup to date" patterns, white or
ecru, full three and a half yards
long, varying in width from so to 48
inches. The regular $2.5O pairs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Novelty Wash Goods,
AT III Gents a Yard.

New Dimities, New Figured Batistes,
Clear India Linens, New Corded Mulls and
Fine French-style Oreandies, each in the
most winsome patterns and most charm
ing color mbinations.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Tan Jackets
At $3.50 Each.

Made of imported Kersey Cloth,
new English boxcoat style, with full
Pialted back and large sleeves.
Eight handsome buttons on front.
Lined throughout with fancy Per-
sian SILK. OLe of this seasons jaun-
tiest shapes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

The next London show sensation is IN
be the entombment of man for six davs
under six feet of earth. They expect To
dig him up alive. 0e' "
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Dresden Ribbons,
25c a Yard.

Only about 25 pieces of them. The
favorite Gros de Londres weave in
lovely floral designs. They are fully
AZ inches wide and worth SOC a
yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03


request If you haven't received
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Silk Hose,
3 Pairs for S1.OO.

An extra value. Fast black plated
silk, full finished high-spliced heels
means just 1925 worth of hose to-
morrow for 81.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
Ladies' Shirt Waists
At 75e Each.

New arrivals. New styles in fancy
striped, checked and plaid fast-color
Percales. All with the latest shape
iaundered collars and cuffs. All
colors and sizes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

Carthage is the highest town in Kansas,
5000 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
New Duck Suitings
At 129e Yard.

A hundred pieces. All the new
granite effects. Navy and black
grounds, with white and colored
dots, stripes and figures and every
other new thing produced in these
favorite materials for outing dresses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

Harvard is the highest land in Colorado,
l4,452 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

New effects in scalloped-e edge Swiss
En- mbroidered 'Kerchiefs. Not more
than six nor less than six to any one
purchaser. A big bargain. Come
and see what half dollar will buy
for you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
WELDON.
Very High Watcr-Trains Moving
Cautiously.

WELDON, n. c., February S.-(Spe-
clal)-The water in Beach swamp, be-
tween Halifax and Enfield. is higher than
II has been before in a number OF years.
and the Atlantic-Coast Line trains had
TO 20 through to-day very carefully. In
one place the track is overfiowed, and a
squad of hands are at work there, and
flag all trains so they can proceed
cautiously.
The Roanoke river here Is also out OF
bounds but not high enough to do any
damage Reports from the State farms
below here are that no damage has been
done growing crops.
Major II. NJ. Suliy came out from Rich
mond yesterday. and was taken by Major
Emry up to Roanoke Rapids. Major
Sully expressed himself as greatly pleased
with developments there. and says he
is glad 10 see such evidences Of prosperity
in North Carolina.
Mrs. q. c. Xix. aged SIS years, died OF
pneumonia at her home near Aurelian
Springs. this morning.
The conyocation of Tarboro' meets at
Battieboro' next Tuesday. Rev. w. ].
Smith. Of Scotland, dean OF the convoca-
ton, will preside.
The wreck on the Kinston branch road,
caused by washout near Tiiiery, has
been cleared up, and trains are now rum
ming through on schedule time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
DARING BANk-ROBDERY.
Waterman Knocked Down, Bound,
aad BiindfoIded-safe Cracked.

ST. JOSEPH, MO, February S.-The
most successful and daring bank robbery
that has occurred In Western Missouri
for a quarter Of a century took place last
night at Savannah, a small town fifteen
miles northeast OF this city. Three cracks
men wrecked the safe OF the State Bank
Of Savannah, securing $4,000 in money,
government bonds, and postage stamps.
About l o'clock this morning Night
Waterman Jake Garting, a former Bur-
llngton engineer, saw three men working
at the front door OF the bank. He asked
them what they were doing. one OF the
robbers, without replying, knocked Cart
ing down, carried him into the lobby Of
the bank, and then bound and blindfold-
ed him lie then stood guard over Cart
ing with a cooked pistol, while the re-
naming two robbers cracked the safe,
which was an old-fashioned affair.
AT o'clock this morning the banks
president, William r. Wells. found Cart
Ing in the condition described. In the
mean time the robbers. to whom there Is
no clue, had plenty of time to make their
escape.
Mrs. Mary Breckenridge lost $4,000 In
government bonds, Of which the coupons
for January had not been clipped. The
postmaster lost 1915 in stamps and $50
in money Other local depostors lost N0,-
On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.
Comment OF "The Financier" on the
showing Ii Makes.

NEW YORK. February s.-The New
York F'inancler says The statement of
the Clearing House banks of New York
city for the week may be a faithful re-
Election of the average business OF the
first three days OF the week. but as a
showing of the actual condition OF the
banks at the close Of business Saturday
IL IL not absolutely correct. 1t IS mat
ter of record, however. that the New York
bank statements. following the adjust
ments of the last three government loans,
do not indicate for weeks the full effect OF
the operations which these loans brought
about, and a recurrence OF these delays is
10 be expected I'm the present case.
There are signs I'm the current statement
Of coming changes in the totals. Not the
least OF these, and one that is gratifying
In every sense, is an expansion of Sl.2S9, llO
in the loan column, which, following a
steady liquidation that has decreased the
loans Of the New York hanks almost
fifty millions since the first preparation for
the bond issue shows that funds are
again to be released, and that money
stringency is not feared.
The increase in cash during the week.
according TO tho statement, was Sl.2S9 100.
OF which specie constituted SG5j,OOO and
legals Sig5.200 The cash holdings. and es-
pecially the specie reserve. will. Of course,
show heavy decreases, "a the payments
for the new bonds are made.
A great deal OF gold has already gone
into the Treasury from the banks. and it
Is 10 be presumed that this Is included
In the statement. The banks gained scve-
raj Millions from the Interior within the
past six days. and the increase in de-
posits was to have been anticipated.
The course OF the money market since
the BIDS for bonds We're announced clear
~ shows that the previous advance in
funds was due 20 the complete prepara-
lions that had been made to pay for the
new securities. Now that the awards
have been made. and it is known that the
majority OF bidders have been oisappoint-
ed. and also thst a large amount Of
foreign gold - 20 be imported on account
OF the foreign subscription. included In
the Morgan allotment. Il IL the opinion
Of conservative nnanciers that a release
OF the money temporarily withheld from
circulation viii have a tendency not only
TO prevent a strngency in the market.
but 10 bring about an easier tone for
some time 20 come. The long period OF
payments viii also operate 10 this end.
The unusual decrease OF s35S. 200 I'm cir
culation was caused principally by a re-
ductlon OF S2e9 900 IN the circulation Of the
Fourth National Bank.
The averages snow The following. COM
pared with the last two years:
Feb. S. 'sj Feb. .. '95 Feb. TO- ~
Loans ....$isS.431S0 $iS5 1882 5S5 90
Specie ..... T,50090O 81 26}.9O0 107,709 70S
Legal ten
ders ..... s5.Si50O s51al.000 111.37S 100
Net depo-
sits 49,. 4s2,7n9oO 5slEt7O 5si,17O 100
Circula-
ton ..... 13,4458o 1,DJ,90 Il. 1872 COO
Total re-
serve ... 1885. 400 167. s54, 900 2l9.177, 500
Reserve re-
quired -. 123, 1895 13S.Sl3,675 1855 100
Excess Of
reserve .. 40,7S2.i25 33.6ii 25 SjS35, 700
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

ries more silver than we do. and yet II
reserves the right To pay It's obligations
In both metals. not according TO the
option OF the holder OF the note, bu.
according 10 its own option. A dis
tinguished member OF the present House
OF Representatives has told me that In
presenting a $500 note OF the Bank OF
England at the Bank OF France, in Paris.
he was required. before the gold was
paid him, 20 state for what purpose Il
was desired. the officer telling him that
If the money was desired for domestic
purposes ne would be paid in gold and
silver but X desired TO pay a gold debt'
he would be paid in gold.
1T IS incxplicable to my mind TO see
how the payment OF an Obligation OF the
government IN silver or gold, according
TO the terms OF the contract. could be
departure from the letter or the spirit
OF the obligation. It has been the boast
OF our government that though the in
trinsic value OF the silver dollar to-day,
OF limited coinage. amounting IN round
numbers 20 $J0O,000,Oo0 IN circulation
among the people. IS only about one half
OF the value OF the gold dollar II has
yet been preserved at q parity with the
gold dollar and passes current with IL
I'm an exchanges. II such be the case
whatever be the reason assigned for the
facO that the gold and silver dollars
are on n parity which means equality.
why should not the silver dollar be paid
on the Obligations OF the government.
which, OF least, are in part redeemabie
ln Il according 10 the letter and spirit
Of the contract? To refuse TO pay it
Is 70 deny the parity; but the parity is
admitted by all, and If admitted. then
II should be so paid. On the other hand,
10 refuse 10 DO so is 10 launch the gov
eminent on the dark sea OF unlimited
bond issues-the limits OF which no
human eve can discern-and to leave 10
our children a heritage of debt which
coins the industry Of future generations
into cash and snatches the inheritance
from children yet unborn"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
COLONEL Elicit EXTREMELY ILL.,
His Condition Critical, Though
There f. still Hope of Recovery.

Congressman Tazewell Ellett's condi-
ton at O'Clock this morning was still
very critical. His physician, Dr. Lewis
Wheat, who is in constant attendance
at his bedside. said that. u anything.
he was little better than during yes
terday. but he was desperately Ill. HIS
temperature fell during the evening from
los to 1Gi -. his pulse was somewhat
better. and he was resting more quietly
in a seml-conScious, though delirious.
condition.
Colonel Ellett's left lung is not at all
affected, but his right is badly congested.
and his breathing was very bad. A crisis
was hourly expected when this report
was made. and DIT. Wheat said that UNI
til that was reached 10 one could tell
whether the Congressman would live or
die.
DIR. Hunter Mcclure. who was in con-
sultation with DIR. Wheat last night.
agreed with the latter that the patient
was a desperately-ill man. He said. how
ever, that Colonel Elletts cough was
strong and patural, and he hoped his
naturally-strtng constitution would stand
the crisis through which he must soon
PASS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
FIELD-TRIASs ENDED.
MI Meeting ut Newton, n. c., Next
EnlI-prfres.

WEST POINT, MISS. February s.-A
still falling this morning, preventing any
running to-day I'm the United States Field
Trial Clubs all-age setter stake. Sc
the judges decided they had seen enough
work on the part Of the competing dogs
to justify them In rendering a decision
without any further work being done.
and this morning announced the winners
Of the stake to be Marvin T. Harris s
Tony Boy, first; +. r. Hitchcock's Terry
Dotlet, second, Il. II. Hitchcock's Terry
Fashion, third: Hobert Ames's Lady Mil
dred, fourth; Fox * Sellers Tony Gale,
fifth.
This winds up these trials for this year.
and they have proved to be not only sue
cessful. but thoroughly interesting and
well attended.
The annual business meeting OF the club
disclosed the fact that It. was in excellent
condition. The old officers were re-
elected.
1t was decided to hold two trials, as
formerly-yz.. fall trial. TO be run at
Newton n. c., the week following the
trials TO be held there by the Eastern
Club In November.
The winter meeting will be held at
some point, T. be decided upon later. In
this vicinity, commencing Monday, jan
uary is, 1897.
The stakes to be run at both meetings
will be the same as heretofore, the only
change made in them being that instead
Of offering five prizes In each, as formerly,
there will be three, with purses amount
ing TO $50 to the first. $50 to the second.
and 500 TO the third.
In addition 10 the above prizes Mr..
George J. Gould offers cups for both the
derbies. and all-age stakes at both trials.
a cup was also prese nted to Mr.. Ed
ward Dexter. OF Boston, Mass, to be
given to the best runner in the all-age
pointer stake race at the winter meeting
next January. handled by an amateur and
a member of the club. Mr.. n. 4. Harris, OF
Louisville, donated a similar cup, TO be
competed for under like conditions in the
all-age setter stake during the same trials
The Champion Club trials commence
here on Monday next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
PoPuLrsTs FOR SENATE OFFICES.
Nominations in Caucus-WiiI Rcpub-
lean Ticket lie EIecfed,

WASHINGTON. D. c.. February s.
The Popuists Of the Senate held caucus
this afternoon to agree upon their policy
with reference TO the organization OF the
elective officers Of the Senate. Ex-Repre-
sentative Thomas Watson. OF Georgia,
WAS nominated for Secretary Of the SEN
ate, and II. G.. Taubeneck, Of this city,
for Sergeant-at-Arms.
II was decided that the Populist vote
should be cast for these candidates, with
the understanding that the agreement
was 10 binding unless otherwise or
dcred by a Populst caucus. II this IS
carried out the Republicans will not have
q plurality Of the votes cast. and cannot
elect the ticket nominated yesterday, but
81 IS claimed by the Republicans that
ultimately the Populists will decline to
vote and leave the situation as II was
when Republicans organized the commit
tees.
Nothing was done to-day TO change the
previous decision Of tine Populsts TO vote
soldly against ar Quay's motion 10 re-
commit the tariff bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

who has been visiting friends here. at
tended the southern ball. returning home
thereafter.
Mr. William ]. Jones and his bride, or
NOttoway county. are spending a portion
Of their honeymoon at the residence OF
Mr.. Gillian Robertson. I'm this city.
Mr.. Robert Jones. Of Blackstone, IS
registered at the Arlington.
Messrs Lee Floyd and Luther Elliott
Inge. formerly Of Roanoke. are now con-
nected with the Southern railway in this
city. and are favorites In social circles.
Miss Elizabeth Yates and Miss Dodd,
OF Rappahannock county, Va, are visit
ing in this city.
HOTELS.
The hotel arrivals to-day include the
following:
w. b. Lewis. Lynchburg. Va. United
States Hotel.
d. c. O'Flaherty. Front Royal Nation
al.
II. c. Dockery. OF North Carolina, Me-
tropolltan.
s. L. Faison, Virginia. Cochran.
T. III. Batty and J. r. Clover. Elkton
Va: G. c. Guvernator and ]. d. Doyle
Richmond: S. L. burroughs. Virginia; G
" Robson and Miss A. y. Robson Fred
ericksburg. st. James.
F. NJ. Libby, Virginia; W. G. wager
Rochelle, Va; Il. +. Smith, Richmond
Howard House.