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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
FOR AsHBURY HEIGHTS,
Two Clubs Are to Combine in
the Cause of Improved
Streets.
Consolidation of the Panhandle Club
and the Ashbury Heights I'm.
provement Club.

For some time past residents of Ashbury
Heights and vicinity have been holding
meetings and a number of small clubs
have been organized in consequence. At
the same time it was evident that little
good could be accomplished save by some
concerted plan of action, certain organiza-
tions to have charge of certain districts
bounded by well defined limits.
In accordance with this general convic-
ton meeting was held last night at 1870
Page street, which was attended by nearly
200 persons, all of whom were members
either of the Ashbury Heights and STAN
van-street Imp rovement Club or of the
Panhandle improvement Club.
In order to effect temporary organiZa-
ton DR.. Salfield was elected chairman and
Mr.. Cranston secretary until the forma-
ton of the proposed new Ashbury
Heights and Panhandle improvement
Club shall have been accomplished. Mem
bers of both clubs are anxious to effect the
consolidation, and the new club will inter-
est Itself in the development of the terri
tory bounded by Baker street, First ave-
nue., Fulton street and the Mission
Heights.
Little was done beyond the entering of
an informal protest against the present
condition eff Oak and Stanyan streets, it
being impossible to drive to the park
through either one without great discom-
fort and some danger.
A vigorous kick was also registered
against the esta blishment of the Pest
house upon the Almshouse tract since in
that event the vans conveying lepers and
smallpox patients would have TO pass
through the park.
1t was also commended that the drainage
from the Pesthouse might infect the
waters of Laguna Honda, whence a large
portion OF the Western Addition draws its
water supply.
sues raised, it being considered more
proper TO await the consolidation of the
two clubs. The utmost harmony between
the two organizations is one of the strong
motives for believing that the endeavors
OF the new club will be rewarded with
success,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
MATTE OVERMAN HAS At LAST CONFESSED

ment made by her before the council had
been carefully rehearsed in the presence OF
DR.. Brown that she might not say any
thing that would betray his guilty prac-
tees to the people, who had looked upon
him as model of propriety and virtue.
Miss Overman wrote that she was i'm
PEELED to disclose the true story of her re-
lations with the former pastor of the First
Congregational Church of San Francisco,
because she felt that some of the members
of the council had been reproaching them
selves for the findings in the church trial.
She wished to soothe their feelings by
telling them that had they declared Brown
guilty OF one of the blacklist crimes against
the church and society they would not
have gone amiss. Every word of her for
mer testimony, she said, was false, and
she did not hesitate to declare that she
had maintained improper relations with
Brown on many occasions. She did not
specify the times and places minutely or
in such manner as to render verification
easy, but she stated in plain terms that
Brown had been criminaIly intimate with
her many times.
Many of the members of the council
were thunderstruck at this open avowal of
her own guilt, more particularly so on ac-
count of her previous declarations. but
others said II told you SC" and insisted
on the investigation into Rev. Mr.. Browns
conduct being reopened.
did she tell you that DR.. Brown had
committed adultery with her on the trip
to Tacoma2" was asked by Rev. Mr.. Sink
of Stockton of Mrs. Tunnel.
Mrs. Tunnel replied that Miss Overman
had sworn to her that she and Brown had
maintained improper relations throughout
that trip and on many other occasions.
When the council went back to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
ATTORNEYS WERE AFRAID.
What Judge Daingerfield Surmises
After Making a Partial
Inquiry,

<AII6F waking PafLlal
Inquiry.
"So far as / have examined I do not
think there is a great deal in the case"
said Judge Daingerfeld last night,
Though something serious may come to
light before get through with the jurors.
am taking their testimony one at time
and have finished with but three of the
twelve. l have summoned the whole
panel to appear in court to morrow morn
ing, but of course | shall not be able to
examine them all for some time.
My notion at present is that each side
was afraid of the other, and that is the
way the suggestion of crooked work with
the jury got started. The attorneys for
their entire willingness to help me in get
ting at the facts OF the whole matter.
During the trial, Dibble, one of the at
torneys for the defense, said that he
thought there was something the matter
with the jury. | cautioned him at once
not to attempt to prejudice my mind by
such a remark, but if he had any cause for
1t to submit a statement to me. / also
heard the rumor from my shorthand re-
porter, but | checked him and said l
would see further. Then my vacation
came and now / have just resumed the
examination.
claimed that a Judgment was purchas-
able. There seems to be nothing tangi-
bic. 81. II. Davis, an attorney for the
plaintiff, says that after examining GER
tain juror. would get one who would
tell, and there was also talk of man by
the name of Crawford, who is said to have
acted as go-between."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
HOME INDUSTRY FAIR.
The Opening to Be Marked by Dis
play of Fireworks.

The Opening to Be Marked by q Dis
play of Fireworks.
The board of directors OF the Manufac-
turers' and Producers Association met
yesterday and Manager Tacy reported
that twelve manufacturers of boots and
shoes desire to use the associations trade
mark upon their goods. 1t seems that
there is big obstacle in the way of their
doing so. Many of the large retail dealers
to whom they sell insist that the boots
and shoes shall not bear the makers
names, as would be necessary if the asso-
ciatlon's trademark is used.
The retailers want to stamp their own
names upon the goods. and they do SO
even when the shoes come out OF Eastern
factories.
1t was decided to call meeting OF the
shoe manufacturers and directors OF the
association to see If ways and means can
be devised to overcome the obstacle and
induce retailers to depart from the obnox-
ious practice.
Manager Tacy and Director Bowers had
complaint to make of the Mechanics In.
stitute for putting the sign Mechanics
Fair Opens September l and Closes octo-
Der 8" They argued that this is nome
industry fair in which both institutions
are equally interested, but the Manufac-
turers' and Producers Association is to-
tally ignored on the big sign.
The special committee that is arranging
for the Manufacturers and Producers
opening night at the exposition reporteu
that on that occasion there would De
special features. On both towers OF the
Pavilion red fire would be displayed and
fireworks and bonfires would be witnes sed
on the streets. The exercises will De neio
in the art gallery, ard no doubt senator
Perkins and General w. II. L. Barnes
will speak. The vice-presidents will con-
sist of about ECO well-known citizens.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19

The national hymn of China is so long
that the singing Of it occupies half day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
WHERE is THE LETTER.

Mr.. Scudder Says 1t Is in the Hands
Of DR.. Mclean.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 18.-Rev. w. W.
Scudder was seen in Alameda tonight
and said that the Brown Overman matter
has recently taken on a new phase.
1.-THE whole matter is in the hands OF
DR.. Mclean" said Mr.. Scudder. -Four
days ago Miss Overman sent letter to
Mr.. Mclean in which she outlined her
connections with DR.. Brown from start to
finish. You know Miss Overman is a very
intelligent, well-educated young woman,
and when she undertakes to do any
thing in the way of letter-writing she gen.
orally makes very good job of it.
1.-THE letter to DR.. Mclean was not in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
THE PACIFIC COAST
STEAMSHIP CO.'S
Grand Whaling Excursion !!

Inasmuch as this is the first opportunity
ever offered the public in the history of the
world to witness the killing of a monster
whale this company has placed their pala-
tial steamer Queen at the disposal OF those
who desire to witness this most extraor-
binary sight. The steamer Queen will
carry four combined whaling crews, which
will leave San francisco Saturday, August
%, at 1 80 P. NJ, returning not later than
Monday at A. NJ, August "a, visiting and
anchoring the first night in brakes Bay.
After leaving brakes Bay, Sunday morn
ing the steamers will cruise south, passing
the FaraIIon Islands; and unless a whale
is captured in the meantime, will visit the
wrecked steamers Colon bla and ST. Paul,
which are now fast going to pieces on the
rocks. Bands will accompany all steam
ers. Fare for the round trip, including
meals, 81 so; berths extra.
For further information INQUIRE OF W. B. HAM.
1LTON, Montgomery St, under Palace Hotel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
DR.. Mclean Is Silent.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 1s.-Dr. J. K.
Mclean positively asserts that no meet
ing was held to-day, but when questioned
regarding Matte Overman he absolutely
refused to say word. Not syllable
could be got from him except hint that
he had been pledged to keep silent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
THE LYcEUn.
MISS WESTS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

OO1d VAN NESS AvE.-TwENTY-THIRD
LOlf year opens August II. Certificate adj
mits to Vassar, Smith and Wellesley Colleges.
louise pupils limited TO fourteen kindergarten
connected with the school.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
The steamer MonriceIio.

The steamer Monticello, plying between this
City and the navy-yard at Mare Island, Vallejo
Benicia and other upper bay ports, viii be laid
up to-day and tomorrow for repairs Friday
she will again t. kA har dailv ruu.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

TWO MILES FROM SAN MATED; THIRTY
i first year. For catalogue address REV. AL
FRED;L LEE BREWER, D. D.. Rector, San Mateo,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26
Protect the Schools.

1t is likely that an affort will be
made at the coming session of
the Legislature to repeal that feature
of the license law that gives to
school districts so per cent of the
liquor license collected within the
boundaries of a given district. We
have heard legislative aspirants
argue that way within the past
year. Men haze doubtless been
elected from some of the counties
of the state who would favor the
repeal of the law, being more in
terested in full treasury at the
county seat out of which to draw
fancy salaries for their ring than
they are in the cause of education.
The HERALD desires to sound
most solemn protest against the
repeal of that law. II is one of the
most wise and beniicent measures
ever passed by an Idaho legislature.
Without it, not one in ten of the
town schools of the state would be
able to maintain school over five
months in the year. Here at Bon
ner's Ferry we could not have over
four and one half months school
on the revenues of the present year,
and this district is in as good con-
dition financially as the average
town school, to say the least.
Let the law stand just AS it is,
giving so per cent of this revenue
to the schools, 40 per cent to the in
corporated towns, and the balance
to the state. Have no tinkering
with it for fear some beni6cent
feature of the law may be impaired
Every school teacher and every
other friend of education in the
state should watch this matter. SC
that if it hobs up in the legislature
they could take quick action to in
sure its defeat.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26
HOW TOPREvENT GROUP.

SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE
INTERESTING TO YOUNG MOTHERS.
How TO GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.
Group is terror to young moth
ers and to post them concerning
the cause, first symptoms and treat
ment is the object OF this item. The
origin of Group is common cold.
Children who are subject to it take
cold very easily and Group is al
most sure to follow. The first
symptom is hoarseness; this is soon
followed bya peculiar rough cough,
which is easily recognized and will
never be forgotten by one who has
heard it. The time to act is when
the child becomes hoarse. IfCham-
berlsin's Cough Remedy is freely
given all tendency to Group will
soon disappear. Even after the
croupy cough has developed it will
prevent the attack. There is no
darger in giving this remedy for it
or tains nothing injurious. For
sale by J. F. Cook Jr., Druggist.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26
S. D. TAYLOR, Editor and Proprietor.
PopuIistic Nightmare.

FRED I. DUBOIS seems able to
give his populistic opponents the
nightmare to a degree unequaled
by any other public man in the
United States. They are now how
ling themselves hoarse over a re-
port that originated in some idle
and irresponsible correspondents
brain to the effect that David Moffat,
of Denver, the multo millionaire
friend of Senator Dubois, had stat
be that he would spend $4,000 to
effect the Sc nator's reelection. We
do not believe Mr.. Moffat ever said
such thing, but if he did, it is an
evidence of how essential the lead
ing business man of the West re-
CARDS the reelection of the Silver
Champion of Idaho, and the chief
lieutenant of Senator Teller. But
the point with the pops is this
they thought they had Fred down
ed financially, in as much as he did
not have sufficient funds to pro-
perly carry on his campaign last
fall, and now when friends are
rallying to his support, they are
terribly chagrined and disappointed.
Mr.. Dubois will not be guilty Of
spending money to create sick
populists" after the fashion of Col
Shoup two years ago, but we have
no doubt that if his enemies are
hoping to crush him through his
poverty to liquidate the legitimate
expenses of a senatorial campaign,
they will be badly fooled.
Another night mare creating fact
for populists, laid at the door of
Senator Dubois, is the presence in
Idaho at this time of Lawrence
Gardener, secretary of the national
democratic congressional campaign
committee. The pops are bowling
because they say Gardener is here
70 break the demo-pop compact
and elect the Silver Champion.
According to the pop howl, the
conclusion must be reached that
Dubois is mighty man, and can
give Mark Hanna pointers on pol
itical management. Fred COM
mands the wealth of the West and
the mighty chiefs of the democratic
party, according to pop report. A
man of such tremendous influence
ought to be a proper man to repre-
sent Idaho.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26
Cures

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla posi-
tive perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofula in severest forms, like
gotre, swelled neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores i'm the eyes.
Cures of Salt Rheum with its intense ticking
and burning, sald head. tstter, etc.
Cures of Bols, Pimples and all other erup-
tons due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of rheumatism. where patients were un-
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarfh by expelling The impurities
which cause and sustain tn, disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26

Notices of Forfeiture pertain
ing to mining claims in the Yahk
and other portions of the Montana
Kootenai should be published in
the KooTENAI HERALD, it being the
newspaper published nearest to the
claims in those districts. Do not
overlook this fact.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26

DURING the week a $12,0O0,000
bank in chicago went broke and
two or three smaller cancerns fol-
lowed in its wake. In Minneapolis
one Of the oldest and biggest banks
collapsed and a number of lock outs
are reported in the east, Thus does
prosperity sweep over the land
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26

The whole story of the wonder
fui cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla is
soon told. 1t makes the blood,
rich, pure and nourishing 1t
cures scrofula, catarrh rheumatism.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-26
THE EEW HOME SEWING MACHINE co.

1RAEGx. hkss Bosros MASS. Is UNION SQUARE ny
CHICAGO, ILL., 81. LOUIS. NO. DALLAS, TExks
Sac f1tAsczsco, CAL ATLANTA, GA
FOR SALE BY
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-08-08
Keen the Chain Free OF Dirt.

There is one part OF a bicycle to
which the ordinary rider does not give
enough attention-the chain on his
wheel. Most chains are not cleaned
often enough. The roads over which
the bicyclist rides are covered at all
times with fine dust, which gets into
the chain and causes more or less
friction. When there is no dust there
is mud, which is worse than dust,
saws the New York World.
Every rider has noticed that if he is
caught in a shower and his chain gets
wet the chain runs much harder. That
is caused by the dust in the chain be-
ing turned to mud by the rain. The
mud makes its way into every part OF
the chain.
The mud works from the chain on TO
the sprockets, and then the bicyclist
feels that he isn't getting all the power
out OF the chain that he should. In
that supposition he is correct, because
the mud sets up friction between the
teeth Of the sprocket and the chain.
Oil is the best lubricant for chain,
but not enough riders use it. With
the chains exposed as they are at pres
ent no lubricant will work we'll for any
length Of time. II gear cases were
put on wheels rider would experience
none OF the difficulties referred to.
Gear cases are in high favor in Europe,
and why they have not come into
general use here is difficult to under
stand when one considers their many
advantages.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-08-08

Candidate Bryan has great-grand'
mother, well-preserved old lady, in
her 95th year, who lives in New Ion.
don, Ind.
The American hog is highly esteem
ed in Europe. Last year he went there
in the form Of bacon to the extent oi
452, $40, 1916 pounds, valued at $37,-
776, ,293.
Jack Turner, an octogenarian, who
has been married five times, and is the
father OF As children, was married re-
Gently at Jonesyille, Va, to Nellie Van
Bebber of Harlan county, aged IA.
Charles B. Rouss, a capitalist of New
York, whose eyes have been failing for
five or six years, has offered 81 100000
to anyone who could make him see as
clearly as he did five or six years ago.
Lord Russell, Chief Justice of Eng
land, who is due in this country to-day,
at one time had an annual income
from his profession OF Sl50,000. He is
keen sportsman and used to be fond
of spending his vacation at Monte
Carlo.
The Kansas Court OF Appeals, all the
Judges concurring, has declared inef-
fective the law under which divorces
have been granted in that State for the
past twenty-five years. The decision
also affects property rights and the
custody Of children.
The Havana Official Gazette pub
fishes decree offering a reward OF
s24 900 to anyone enabling the Span
ish cruisers to effect the seizure of fill
clustering steamers, and offering a
further reward Of 50, 900 to any person
enabling the Spanish cruisers to cap
ture filibustering sailing vessels OF over
205 tons.
John Hays Hammond, the American
mining engineer. whose connection
with the johannesburg Reform Com
hittee brought upon himself the SEN
tence OF death, but who was pardoned
by President Kruger, in an interview
says he will not return to Johannes
burg. 1t is his intention to remain in
London about six weeks and then visit
America with his wife. He will then
return to England and settle in Lon
don to take charge of the Gold Field
Company's business.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-08-08

Delegate Marston OF Louisiana, who
caught the crowd at the Chicago con-
yention by getting ratified and drink
ing sixteen glasses OF water, is in re-
ceipt OF numerous letters from mineral
water companies asking for his in
dorsement OF their products. One
company sent Marston a case OF min
eral water. The others sent samples.
Marston is running for Congress and
has explained several times how he
came to tank up in the National con-
yention. lie says he had been suffer
ing from high fever the night before,
and that when he mounted the Coli
scum platform to address the conven-
ton, he lost his head. He was so
feverish that he drank the water
pitcher dry while the crowd cheered
him and the band played on.
eff can make il as hot for the gold
bugs" Marston said in speech the
other day, as it was at Chicago, l shall
be satisfied"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-08-08

Portable houses are made OF almost
any size and for great variety Of uses.
There are portable dwelling houses
and portable boat houses and portable
barracks and portable club houses,
lawn pavilions, engineers, miners
contractors and other Offices; bathing
houses. stables, bowling alleys, billiard
rooms, hospitals and SO on. There
have lately been made two-story port
able houses. A two.story portable
house of ten rooms costs 81 800. A
house OF one room, ski, with one door
and one window can be bought for $50 /;
with two cots, two tables and two
stools, for $50.
Sometimes a man who owns port
able house hires land on the seashore
or in the mountains, and sets his house
up there for season, takes it down
and stores it in the fall, and next
season hires land in another place and
sets his house up there.
Portable houses are set on stones or
blocks and on posts, and sometimes
they are set on permanent foundations.
The portable house manufacturers sell
terra Gotta chimneys in sections to be
stacked up, and it is not unusual for
the house owner to simply run out a
stove-pipe for the chimney.
We export portable houses to Cuba,
South Africa and South America
New York Sun.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1896-08-08
A Coujurer and the sultan.

The subjoined amusing ancedote is
related of renowned conjurer. He
had travelled over almost the whole
world, when he sought to try his for
tune before the Sultan OF Morocco
After having successfully entertained
the powerful ruler with several clever
tricks, he determined upon closing the
entertainment with the following won
derful performance. Taking q snow
white and gray pigeon, he appeared
to cut off the head of each and then
to place the white head on the gray
pigeon, and the gray head on the white
pigeon, after which they flew away just
as though nathing had been done to
them.
The Sultan was very enthusiastic
about this performance, and having
ordered two OF his eunuchs, a negro
and a native, to be brought forward,
he commanded the conjurer to cut off
both their heads and exchange them
as he had done in the case of the
pigeons. The performer was somewhat
taken aback at this peremptory re-
quest, but he managed to retain
his presence OF mind, and said
through his interpreter: pardon,
your most gracious majesty, my ap-
paratus to-day is only arranged for
pigeons, and not for men. | require
at least fourteen days to prepare for
the desired performance" "Good "
replied the sultan, "the extension is
granted" The coniurer hurried from
the palace and lost no time in getting
out OF the county.