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The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
TO WIDEN LOMBARD STREET
The Proposition Will Be Discussed Be-
fore the SuIaerxis

The Proposition Will Be Discussed Be-
fore the Supervisors This Morning.
The proposition to widen Lom bard street
in connection with the north side boule-
ward will be presented to the Board of Su-
pervisors this morning by several of the
property prominently interested in
the projected broad driveway to the Pre-
sidio.
For several weeks the present action has
been contemplated and planned for, but it
was not possible before for the interested
advocates to concentrate upon one day.
The whole matter will be discussed lib
orally, the idea being to settle the question
of the advisability of cutting six feet off
the sidewalks in order to make the road
way proper OF Lombard street, from Van
Ness avenue to the Presidio, twelve feet
wider than it is at present, so that ulti-
mate1y broad easy bitumen drive may
be obtained.
II. E. Law of the Viavi Company on Van
ness avenue; ]. Richard Freud, resident
on the avenue, and Attorney q. u. Dodge,
one of the officers of the north side boule-
ward, will speak before the Supervisors to-
day, and possibly others may take part in
the conference.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
WILSON WAS DISCHARGED,
A New LibrettiSt Is Now Needed
at the Tivoli Opera
House.
The Management Says That He Was
Dismissed Because He Appro.
priated Song.

John B. Wilson, who has been employed
at the TivoIi Opera-house for the past four
years as an actor, librettist and singer,
has been dismissed from his position, and
as result much acrimonious controversy
and possible lawsuit have resulted. He
received his notice to quit on the 14th inst.
The suit brought by John e. Nash for
breach OF contract by Mrs. Kreling raised
the original rumpus," said Mr.. Wilson
yesterday. 81 was subpenaed bv the pros
ecution along with Hartman and Jack
Raphael. 1 went on the stand and told
the truth-hence the trouble. Mrs. Krel-
ing said the house was losing money
because the stage manager only put on
chestnuts, and l showed conclusively that
better business was seldom known than
when my Don Juan ad lib Lalla
Rookh' and Little Robinson Crusoe'
were put on, and under Mr.. Nash's direc-
ton. Nash secured his judgment, and as
l controverted Mrs. Kreling's testimony I
expected to be dropped Immediately, but
they needed me for Christmas and kept me
for 'Ixion.' 'Ixion' was such go that the
slow intellect of the management held off
three weeks before was given my notice" "
The Tivoli managements explanation OF
the trouble is very different from that OF
Mr.. Wilson.
A song that had been loaned to the
house by Charles Trevathan was published
by Wilson, and, according to Mrs. Ernes-
tine Kreling appropriated to his own use.
Mrs. kreling was very angry about the
matter, as she knew that Trevathan con-
sldered the piece very valuable musical
property which he himself intended hay
ing published, and she dismissed Wilson
on that account.
The owner of the song is said to be con-
| templating suit for heavy damages
against Wilson and Joseph Hirsbach, who
were interested in the publication.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

"Forty-nine pounds" roared the attor-
ney.
THAT settles it," exclaimed the Presi-
dent, after he had Strengthened himself
out. Il will be there in the spring. Billy,
you are hot stuff. Excuse me, Mr.. Foote,
but l am very much excited.
The two fishermen then went ashore
and in few days Mr.. Foote returned TO
this coast. Since then he has sent vivid
descriptions of the salmon fishing at Mon
terey and Boulder Greek to the inhabitant
of the White House, with the result that
Mr.. Cleveland promises to come out here
IN the spring and have straight-out
salmon fishing bout, even if during his
absence a free-coinage bill is crowded
through Congress.
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want the truth" responded Mr.. Foote,
settling down in the bottom OF the boat,
"this is the worst fishing | ever saw. Why
in California if we caught twelve pound
salmon we would throw him back IN the
stream and go home disgusted. Why a
fish that size is bait for us out there. We
take them as high as fifty pounds with an
eight-ounce rod"
"Do you mean it
"Yes; you bet / mean it.
The President glued his eyes on the face
of the attorney and in an absent minded
way let his twelve-pound blueflsh drop
over board. He grabbed Mr.. Foote by the
hand and in measured tones inquired {:
"Billy, is that the straight truth?"
"Is it?' said Mr.. Foote, rising up so
that he could lay friendly hand on the
shoulder of the President. ''Let me give
you sample of how salmon takes the
spoon. The instant it strikes the pool, If
the fish are biting WELL there is swish
like a young cloudburst and the water
flies up as if a torpedo had been exploded
The next instant the line spins away and
the reel sings as it whirls. Faster ana
faster it plays out until nearly one hun
dred yards are gone. Then, my friend
there is little relaxation followed in
stantly by a sudden lightning again and
the struck fish breaks far down the stream.
The water is lashed into a foam and the
All Grover, 1t IS then that the elec-
tricity of delight plays all over your body
and the struggle begins in earnest. Back
ward and forward the wounded leviathan-
say Grover-rushes and darts like shaft of
light. His sides glitter and CLINT when he
comes TO the surface again, and then he
takes another shoot to the bottom. All
else around you melts into nothingness,
and the song of the reel is the only sound
that comes to your ears. The light rod
vibrates and answers every movement of
the fish while your arms respond to the
pressure with poetical motion. Finally
the fight begins TO tire the fish and you
reel him in. An occasional rush toward the
last, but in half an hour it is all over, and
the proud and gamy denizen of the stream
is gaffed and drawn into the boat and you
feel exhausted with excitement and pleas
ure. The weight-'
"Is what, Bill?"
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
police Commfssioners.

The Police Commissioners at their meeting
last night had four patrolmen before them.
Joel B. Stoddard was fined $25 for not patrol
ing his beat, and John w. Standley $40 for a
similar offense. The charges against August G.
Hostetter for sitting down while on his beat,
and Solomon Sandman for not reporting that
he knew of burglary on his beat, were dis
missed. The Commissioners discussed in
formally the advisability of purchasing two
of the covered patrol wagons similar to those
in use in New York and decided to refer the
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

Sunday night and Monday morning the
trunks belonging to the Drummond Sis
ters, who are performing at the Midway,
were broken open and their wardrobes,
valued at about $3.50, stolen.
Laford slept on the premises, and sus-
picion fell upon him. A file which he used
in forcing off the brass hinges of the trunks
was found in his pocket, and there are
other facts pointing to him as the thief.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
STOLE WARDRoBEs.

Louis Laford, Property at the
Midway PIaisance, Arrested.
Louis Laford, property-man in the
Midway Plaisance, was booked at the
City Prison last night by Detectives Dillon
and Crockett on the charge of grand lar
ceny.
Between the close of the performance on
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
Hot Chase After a Burglar.

Juan Gonzales, with clock, an overcoat and
sixteen towels, gave Policemen Mahopey.
Mullender and Hutchings lively chase at
Kearny street and Montgomery avenue early
yesterday morning. lie had just emerged
from the door of the Prescott House when the
officers saw him and he lodged back. They
the roof, and then over the roofs of adjoining
buildings until finally they captured him.
Two charges of burglary in the second degree
were booked against him at the California
street Police station.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
CLEVELAND WILL
FISH FOR SALMON,
He Is Expected Here in the
Spring With a Bait
Can:
IT IS ALL ARRANGED.
Grover Has No Conception of
the Piscatorial Wonders
of California.
". W. FOOTE INFLUENCED HIM.
The Two Waltonites Came to an Under
standing at BuzzardS Bay Last
Summer.
". W. FOoTE INFLUENCED HIM

1t makes no difference whether we have
war with England or not, Grover Cleve-
tand, President of the United States of
America, viii arrive on the Pacific Coast
next spring with a can OF fresh bait and an
bvergrown fish basket.
Attorney W. W. Foote is at the bottom
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
EIGHT LAPS TO THE MILE
A New Bicycle Track to Be
Built in the Mechanics
Pavilion.
Care to Be Taken to Render It Safe.
A Tournament Planned for
March S to II.

Within a few days the work of building
an eight-lap bicycle track in the Mechan-
ics' Pavilion will be begun under the su-
pervision of Frank Elwell, the veteran
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
NEARLY PIERCED
PRISON WALLS,
Neat Conspiracy Discovered
at the County
Jail.
DUG THROUGH THE BRICK
Mason and Spear, Who Are in
for Burglary, Handled
the Tools.
AN OUTSIDE CONFEDERATE.
The Attempted Delivery Was Un-
earthed by Another Prisoners
Attorneys.

What might have resulted in a sensa-
tional and most serious jail-break was
brought to light in the County Jail last
night.
The authorities knew of the almost sue
cessful attempt that had been made last
Saturday, but the chief iailer and his dep
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
Acknowledged by All.

GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA co. IS
Teas, Coffees and Spices
Best and Cheapest. Try Them.
Pretty presents given away free.
SO Market ST., s. f. Headquarters.
BRANCH STORES EVERYWHERE.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
NEW TO-DAY.
Goodyear Welt Shoes

are better than hand-6ewed,
but cheaper. Some dealers
sell them for hand-sewed
shoes, at hand-sewed prices. {.
They make a handsome
profit; you get a better shoe.
Goodyear welts are leather shoes, not rubber
GOODYEAR SHOE MAcHY CO., BOSTON
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

Texas proposes to lay tax of $50 on all
unmarried men 80 years old or more un-
less they can make oath that they have
tried to marry and failed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

Nor how cheap. but how good for the price
paid for printing and binding. The Myself
Rollins Co., % Clay.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

GENTS HANDKERCHIEFs, cambria,
fancy hemstitched colored border mar
row or wide hem, were 81 dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

| matter to the Police and Health Committee OF
the Board of Supervisors.
! Very few people know the sound of their
own voice. When they hear it in pho
nograph they are much surprised.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

GENTS UNDERWEAR, all wool, heavy q 90
weight soft finish, were 81 5O......... I'D -
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

LADIES' HOSE, extra quality, Herms-
were 25c., ..............
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
Furnishings.

CHILDREN's HOSE, all-wool Cashmere,
fine quality, narrow rib, fast color,
spliced heels and toes. sizes 8 to S1a,
were 35c and 45c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY PEAU DE SOLE SILK, beauti-
fully contrasting shades of three
colorS, an extra heavy grade, % q I 90
Inches wide, sold all season for 80 a I'D l.
yard. -........................... Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY SILK AND WOOL EPINGLE,
extra heavy, changeable effects, myr- q. I 90
tie, garnet and tan, sold all season for ID -
81 so, As inches wide. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY BLACK MOHAIR SUITINGS,
in small and medium designs, sold all
season for 75c a yard, 45 inches wide
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY SILK AND WOOL SWIVEL,
small bright-colored silk dots on fancy q. I 4.
dark glound, sold all season for 81 % ID
yard, AZ inches wide. ............... Y
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

GOLD BRAID, fancy colored, for dress
trimming, ia inches wide, reduced
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FRENCH NOVELTY SUITING, bright 76C
color effects, sold all season for 81 25, ~
40 inches wide. de......................... Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

SILK PLUSH DRESS TRIMMING. In
royal brown and mink, 1 inch wide. i.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

SILK AND WOOL NOVELTY SUIT
ING, 3-toned effect swivel figure on TIC
fancy cloud background, sold all sea- y
son TOR 81 S5 yard, 40 inches wide. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY BROCHE STRIPE SILK, good on I OO
heavy quality, fancy striped effect, ID L
was 81 40 per yard Observation-Disclosures. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

JET AIGRETTES-See our showcase
for display, for hat trimmings, very
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

There has been big selling here this week big bargains
IN San Francisco people slow in recognizing
good values Equal inducements the balance the The
LINEN SALE is in the NEW ADDITION. Plenty
tain crowds without crowdng Plenty of light Come with
umbrella with sunslade-but 1t the
Linen Sale of the Every pattern 1896 crop.
AND THE GREAT CLEARAN CE SALE GOES MERRIIY ON
Not Drowsy Corner in the Great Building
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
DRESS 1"f is ts;. ss'''ass ss:
nanm~ partm e n t
IslEIlIlN for the last
O0S00s three davs

have been PHENOMENAL.
They simply indicate the
effects of our quotations
and values in this Depart
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY BROCHE SILK, extra heavy On I 90
grade, swell combinations, all staple ID i
colors, 20 inches wide, value 81 25.... Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

GARTER ELASTIC, fancy ruffied, silk
center, full line, staple colors, to be
closed out, worth 20c yard. ....
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23
a,a~uanA Every
MfEIIIIMN counter
'VSsOVVb bubbIinp

SPECIAL SALE OF VETLINGS-Fancy
mesh, chenille dot, colors navy, black, 7nC
brown, tan, cream, white, Il inches 1O
Wlue''''.' Observation-Disclosures. YARD
JET BEADED FRINGE, 8 inches wide, 100
line to be closed, value more than lO
douDIe ..s............s YARD
GARTER ELASTIC, fancy rufied, silk 70C
center full line staple colors, to be IO
closed out, worth 20c yard. ......... Yard
JET AIGRETTES-See our showcase OSO
for display, for hat trimmings, very 20
speclal l.'..ss-.....-................. Each
GOLD BRAID, fancy colored, for dress OSC
trimming, IA inches wide, reduced ~
from soc yard rd.....................". Yard
SILK PLUSH DRESS TRIMMING. IN 1SO
royal brown and mink, inch wide. LIZ
..................'..''.'.'.' 1aro
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY STRIPE POINTILLE SILK, ,ex-
ira heavy quality, fancy colOred dis
appearing stripe plain change q 90
able ground, in brown, myrtle, olive, ID l.
reseda, navy, garnet, etc, worth 81 25 Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

FANCY GRos DE LoNDRE SILK, ex-
ira heavy quality, fancy three-toned q I 90
efects, in small figured designs, 20 ID u
inches wide, special sale price,. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-23

JET BEADED FRINGE, 8 inches wide,
line to be closed, value more than
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
Hanna's Labor Trail.

The Knights of Labor, or any
body besides, might very logically
take Hanna's trail and run it back
ward. What he was, rest assured
he be; what he did, fear not but he
will do.
Here are few bluff reminders
to Sovereign and the others as to
where they can cut Hanna's trail.
There is the sailors war with Han
Ma, which lasted from 1882 to 1856
and resulted in Hanna crushing
labor unionism on the great lakes
and cutting sailors wages from 1925
to 81 day in summer and from 81
to. 1925 in the wreck-strewn
months of November and Decem-
ber. Lynch, formerly president Of
the Seamen's union, at Cleveland,
can tell all about it.
Then there are the mine strikes
on the north peninsula of Michigan,
the coal strikes in Illinois, Ohio and
Pennsylvania,as well as the lumber
showers strike that shook up Chi
cago one day. Hanna was the mig
ger in each of these wood piles
He makes money by strikes.
Hanna boasts that he, the Winches,
Selah Chamberlain and the Alva
Bradley estate have made over sl0,-
100000 already as the direct saw
ing from low wages paid sailors; the
result of the cut brought about in
the lake strikes in '82, 'S3, 'S4 and
'S5. Quite enough to elect Mckin-
ley.
And speaking Of that eminent
mute, one is reminded that Hanna
even found Mckinley in u strike.
Hanna's coal men had struck down
near Canton. Mckinley was their
attorney. That was the first time
Mckinley and Hanna met. When
the strike was over Hanna "had"
Mckinley and he's had him every
since,
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

The democrats Of Jackson rati.
fed the nomination Of Bryan and
Sewall here Saturday night with
music, fireworks, speaking and the
booming of cannon. 7. D. Hines,
J. A. Hope, D. B. Seibert and W,
II. Miller made speeches. Demo.
Gratis CT all shades Of belief on the
money question are in line for the
ticket, and the boilers of St. Louis
and elsewhere get no encoura ge,
ment from Cape Girardeau county's
democracy. At the close of the
speaking an invitation was given to
all who believed in free coinage, il.
respective of former party atfilia
tions, to come forward and Join a
Bryan and Sewall Silver Club
Over seventy names were added to
the roll in a few minutes time
some of the republicans signing
There is much enthusiasm here
over the ticket and the platform
and populists and republicans alike
are wheeling in line for Bryan anC
free coinage.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
For State Senator,
Robert Drum OF BoIlinger County.

'When the toilers of the land cry out for
4ekef they too often hear no answer bu: the
epho Of their cry, while the rich, the strong,
ihe powerful, are given an attentive ear. For
this reason is class legislation dangerous and
deadly: it takes from the least able to give
and gives il 10 those who are least in need,
rhe safety qf our farmers and cur laDorers is
not ir special legislation, but in equal and
;ust laws that bear alike on every man. The
great mass OF our people are interested, not
IN getting their hands in other peoples pock-
cts, but in keeping the hands of other people
out Of their pockets. Let me express the
hops that you and may be instrumental in
bringing our government back to better laws
ghich will treat every man in Our land alike
without regard to creed or condition. Nv. J.
.Bryaa.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

Lon V. STEPHENS will certainly
make an excellent governor. He
possesses sound Judgment and
would conduct the affairs Of the
state on business principles, This
characteristic marks all his deal
ings. He wastes no time on idle
words, but is always plain and tc
the point. Of course he will be
nominated and elected.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
Kill the Fatted Calf.

The Mobile Register, which re.
pudiated the action Of the Chicago
convention, comes back into the
democratic column. 1t says: "The
party organization must be sustain.
ed. 1t is our only defense against
republicanism. One condition over.
shadows the ancient tenets of democ.
racy. The white mans party is op-
posed by the black mans party. De.
mocracy means for US white mans
rule; repuhlioahism means for us
the rule Of the negro. The south
has accepted the ticket, We go with
the people, and we 60, we hope, to
victory"
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

"SoME that are advocates Of a
gold basis strikes us are strange
dogs in the sheep pasture"
That's so. For instance, pa'son
Tom Green, author of the above
specimen OF English as she is
wrote" and candidate Mckinley,
author of the Ohio platform.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
Boisig7g3r County Lands
10000 Acres Choice

Timber and farming lands, belonging to
L. A, Pool aud Carrie Pool Baldwin, 'or
sale on easy terms to actual settlers
Price reasonable; titles perfect; warranty
deeds. Home-seekcrs should come at
once to Bollinger county, where they can
buy good ana cheap lands part Of which
are covered with valuable timber witch
alone is WORT! the Price of the land For
full particulars call on or address
II II SMITH, Marble H;ll, No,
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
their candidacy.

Lon V. STEPHENS has more than
enough instructed delegates to the
state convention to secure his nom
ination. His election will follow,
and then for four years admins
tration of the affairs of the state on
a business basis. His record as
treasurer of Missouri should assure
every voter in the state that he is
the right man for governor.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

The new senatorial central com.
mittee is composed of the follow
ing: For Butler county, ]. Perry
johnson; Wayne, ], F. Hatton;
Cape Girardeau, W. W. Drum; Boil
lingsr, Leo sIlnkard; Ripley, H
NJ. Toll; Carter, 6. I. Lee.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
The man who is employed for

THE man who is employed for
wages is as much a business man as
his employer. The attorney in a
country town is as much business
man as the lawyer in a great me-
tropolis. The merchant at the cross
roads is as much a business man as
the merchant in New York. The
farmer who goes forth in the morn
ing and tolls every day, begins in
the spring and tolls all summer, and
by the application Of brain and mus
Gle to the natural resources Of the
country creates wealth, is as much
of business man as he who goes
upon the board of trade and bets
upon the price Of grain. The min
ers who 60 thousand feet into the
earth orclimb two thousand feet mp
the cliffs and bring forth from their
hiding places the precious metals
to be poured into the channels of
trade are as much business men as
the few financial magnates who, in
q back room, corner the money Of
the world."--W. J. Bryap's great
Chicago speech"
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
Notice to pOpulists.

The PVpulist party of Rqllingor copn,
ty, Mo, is called to meet in mass con-
yention in the court room at Marble Hill
on Saturday, Aug. lst, 1896. at ~
o'clock a M, for the purpose Of nom.
mating candidates for the several
offices Of the county. Good speakers
will address the crowd.
A. L. GlEBs, ca. Chairman.
J 4, HUGHEY, Co. Secretary.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

The 21st senatorial district con
vention met at Poplar Bluff last
Tuesday and re.nominated Hen.
Robert Drum by aoclamation. This
is a deserved tribute to a popular
legislator. - Doniphan Prospect
News.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

D.B. SEIBERr, of Cape Girardeau
county, who has been reported a
sound money advocate, made ring
ing Bryan speech at Jackson Satur-
day ev ening,
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
AMONG other friends we have

AMONG other friends we have met
since the Chicago convention we
may name William II. Miller of
Jackson, who has accepted the sit
uation like a true democrat and who
will be heard from more than once
during the coming campaign. He
fired the boys up at ratification
meeting in his town Saturday night
last
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
THAT Senator Drum will have q

THAT Senator Drum will have an
easy time in the coming campaign
is evidenced by the fact that up tc
this writing he has no opposition
OF course Tom Green and another
skate are claiming to be in the race
but nobody but themselves seems tc
recognlze their candidacy.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

Go 70 the office Of the county
clerk OF BolIinger county and get
Tom Green's record and then LET
as know what you think of having
him in the state senate. Why. the
whole works would have to be
spiked down.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

JUDGE WILLIAM BALIENTINE Of
Scott county, one Of the Oldest and
best,known republicans in south
east Missouri, is an out-and-out free
silver BRYAN man.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23
WASHINGTON corresponds

A WASHINGTON correspondent
says: "Three times was Mr.. Cleve
land made a candidate Of the nation
al democracy for president of the
United States. He has been hon
ored by the democratic party as
few Americans have been honoret
and yet Il is now whispered in Sc
lcci ciscles that Mr.. Cleveland il
seriously considering The propriety
and expedieEcy Of allowing th'
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-23

J. N. SEIBERT has no opposluon
in this end of the state. This is as
it should be. Why replace such an
officer with an untried man?