davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
DIES IN SOUTH VALLEJO.
Robert Mattison Passes Away
in Poverty After Years
of Affiuence.
Once a Well.Known Railroad MAJ
Who Held Many Responsible
Positions.

VALLEJO, CAL, June 13.-Robert Stitt
Mattison, formerly one of the best-known
railroad men in the country, died at his
home at South Vallejo at :15 o'clock this
morning from apoplexy. He had been
sick but day or two. The officials of the
Southern Pacific Company have issued
orders to the Coroner to see that he has
respectable funeral. The obsequies will
take place on Saturday.
Mattison was a native of Bennington,
VT, aged IS years. When "a years old he
gave up the occupation of farming and
| commenced his career as railroad man,
| filling the positions of ticket agent, brake
man and conductor for the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy Railroad Company
| from 1854 until 1867.
! In the latter year he came to California
and was the first superintendent of the
| California Pacific Railroad. This position
he held until 1871, when he was made
division superintendent of thd Humboldt
and Truckee division of the Central Pa
cific Company. A year later he resigned
in hopes to better his prospects, and went
to Peru, assisting in the construction of
the railroad running out of Lima. He
remained there Tor a year, and then being
offered the assistant SUPPLEMENTARY and
road mastership OF the Panama Railroad
he accepted, and for five years remained
with the company. In 1882, the eli
mate not being agreeable, he returned
to the United States and secured the
! position of inspector OF wood for the
! Northern road with headquarters at
| Hearn, Tex. In 1888 he was section fore
man for the Southern Pacific at Ell Paso
! The following year he again went south
and was made assistant superintendent of
track of the Mexican Central Railroad
| Company. with MS office at Aqua Cali
! ente. He accepted another call from the
| Panama company III 1885, and for year
ran as conductor to Aspinwall and return
| TO Panama
| In 1886 Mr.. Mattison returned to Cali
fornia and his old associates in the South
ern Pacific Company gave him employ
ment with his station at South Vallejo.
Reverses and misfortune had overtaken
this old man, and he was at the time OF
his death employed as Waterman and to
catch the lines when thrown from the
steamer Amador to the wharf at South
Vallejo.
His matrimonial adventures were fail
ures. He was twice married-the first
time to an actress, on whom he spent large
ally took to Europe; the second time to a
most estimable young lady of this City,
who was forced to leave him owing to his
temperate habits.
About year ago Madison fell and broke
one OF his limbs, since which time he has
been a sort of pensioner of the company.
| The only surviving relative who is known
is a brother, Andrew Jackson Mattison in
Burlington, Vt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
MONTEREY BAY ADVENTURE.
Whaiers Hnrpoon a Monster LeWathan
and Narrowly Escape Death
BY Drowning.

MONTEREY, CAL, June 13-Captain
Pedro and his crew OF whalers to-day had
narrow escape from death by drowning
They had sighted several large whales,
made for the largest and succeeded in
hurting bomb into him. The victim
proved to be an immense sulphur-bottom
a rare specie OF whale and very valuable.
When bombed, the leviathan made for the
sea with the whalers in tow.
Suddenly the whale descended with re-
markable rapidity. The line caught into
an oarlock and the boat was turned partly
over. Had it not been for the presence of
mind of one of the seamen, who cut the
rope, all lives would have been lost.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
COLORED DRESS GOODS.

.At So. 50 Suit = 4o-inch Tweed
Suiting, fast edge, cloth finished,
neat and stylish effects, each suit
contains 8 yards, actual worth 81.
.At CSC a yard-4o-inch Navy Chev-
lot, cloth weight and especially
adapted for tailor-made suits, a
good value at 65c.
at 55c a gard-38-inch Fancy Plaid,
suitable for Waists and Children's
Dresses the cloth is all wool in
effective patterns and coIorings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
THE MEMS STORE.

Already the most talked of Fur
nishing Store on the coast; already
noted for extraordinary bargain Civ
ing; already famous for its beauty,
styles and superior quality at popular
prices.
This week we offer:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
TEA SITS.

This charming English Ware Tea
Set-pattern and shape like picture
border decorations blue-gray AZ
pieces. Special price S4.1o
Glass Engraving and China Dec
Grating at moderate prices.
Special attention paid to Firing of
China.
Chinaware and Crockery carefully
packed for shipping without extra
charge.
Croekey Department second floor
west.
Artists Our complete assert
ment include "Windsor
OupplicS. & Newton's" cele-
brated colors-brushes, mediums,
canvas, etc.
Masury's American Oil Colors-dou-
bic SlZe.... dozen
Enameled Paints, all colors...2oc can
A fine display of Casts and Statu-
airy, from the antique and modern.
Picture. The latest novelties in
Old English, Dutch
framing and Japanese Oak,
Tn Order. with natural wood
mats and passepar-
touts to matoh-the new shades in
green and brown-bronzes with gold
mats-appropriate for colored pic
t11reS
Portrait 2ox24 inch-the frame 6
inches-cream and gold,
frames. with mat and glass COM
plete, at ha?f the regular prices =
SI.75, s.. 70, $2.o5, $3.50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
KILLED At HoLLIsrER.
Horrible Death of Young Son of Er
Marshal Mcdonald

HoLLIsTER, CAL, June 13.-The IL
year old son of ex Marshal Nc
Donald met horrible death this
morning. While watering a pair
of horses, he slipped loop of one of
the halter-chains over his neck. Just then
the OF er animal tipped over the watering
trough and scared its mate With one
bound it broke the neck of the boy. and
then dragged the body through a wire
fence, kicking and plunging for quarter
of a mile. Neighbors joined in the chase
and finally secured The corpse. The wire
tense had cut the boys jugular vein, ana
the wlndpipe was severed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
GAS FIXTURE AND MANTEL
DEPARTMENT.

1T $40 eaeh-Handsome two-Iight
Gas Fixtures, polished copper or
brass, the regular $500 kind.
At S3.2o sach-Neat and pretty EIec-
trio Chandeliers, two lights. pol
ished copper or brass, generally
sold at 5000.
At I5c saeh-Gas and Electric Globes.
probably the largest assortment of
this class of goods on the coast at
prices ranging from t5c to $3.5o
each.
At Sa2. 5o-A handsome Wood Man.
tel, enameled tile hearth and facing,
CRATE, blower, ashpan, ETC., COM
plete. You could not probably get
a Mantel better adapted for your
purpose under 5000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

only undergone material changes but the
railroad connection has been made since
then. The fugitive was evidently prepar-
ing to board train or boat, and in all
likelihood abandoned the wheel in this
vicinity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Work At MAZE ISLAND.
Increase In the Force of Men at tn,
Ndru- Yard,

Nary Yard.
VALLEJO, CAL, June 13.-The general
deficiency bill having been passed, work at
thu navy-yard is picking up A number
of men have been called for in the depart
ment of construction and those off on
furlough have been called back. By the
1st of July the force of men employed will
mum Der 600 at least
An order entirely unexpected to build
two boats for the Oregon has been re-
ceived at the yard. The Bennington will
be the first ship to undergo repairs and it
will be completed at the earliest moment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Mems Shirts $I.I5.

100 dozen Mems Fine Quality
Laundried Custom Made Dress
Shirts, imported Madras or French
Percale bosom, in the handsomest of
this seasons patterns, positively
never been sold in price for less than
$I.75.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

making ana laying.
INGRAINS-- All-wool Ex-
ira Super-new patterns
and coIors, worth 65c....
Atwood Agra Ingram
the heaviest and best
Atwood ingram, made of
choice designs and col
ors, worth ooc..
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
Extra quality, incIud-
ing Smith & Sanford's
makes--all new, desir-
able styles, with or with
out border, worth ooc....
BODY BRUSSELS--Best
quality made, including
Lowell's, Whittal's STAN
dard 5-frame quality,C
WOIl1 Sl.3 .......s..-s.s...~
L INOL E u M = Extra
Heavy American and
English - none better,
worth SI.oo... ..............
LINOLEUM-Heavy, q
yards wide-enough to
work your kitchen all in
a piece-worth S5c.......
OILCLOTH = Desirable
patterns, good quality,
worth 3oc...................
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
LADIES' SUITS.

.At S9.S5-Reefer Dresses, Atwood,
Cheviot Serges, black or navy,
nobby box fronts, jackets lined
throughout, ripple back, full
sleeves, pretty buttons, skirts made
full, lined, ETC., all sizes.
sAt SI2. 5o-BIazer Dresses of the
best mixed Cheviot cloths, cut
away style, trimmed with small
pearl buttons, large sleeves, ripple
backs, extra wide skirt, rustic
lined, velveteen finish, all sizes.
.At SI4.S5-Reefer Dresses in hand
some box front styles, strictly
tailor-made of finest Atwood, fancy
Cheviot cloths, wide skirts lined
and jackets lined throughout, all
handsome, all sizes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
len's Shirts 75c.

This for Monday and Tuesday only.
Fine quality Percale or Madras Laun-
dried Shirts, ''up-to-date" patterns,
sold for the first time at less than
$I.oo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
LADIES' BOOMERS.

At S4.95-Here's a special for Lady
Cyclers-Finest Habit Cloth
Boomers, saddle seat, extra fine
finish, blue, black or tan. A promi-
ment New York house advertises
these goods at 5000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
DINNER SETS.

This handsome English Ware Din
ner set-full Size-the border decora-
ton of a blush gray color-52 pieces
for 6-$7.Io.
Io3 pieces-for II personS-$II.45.
Sold also in separate pieces.
Sample will be sent by mail on
application.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Price $3.50.

This handsome Ash Bedroom Set
Large Ash Washstand to match
bureau 3 feet 7 inches wide-double
tops-large beveled mirror. Price for
the 3 pieces, only $3.50.
MOTE.-Examipe orr Side
boards and Hat-hees. We haze
200 different patterns. More than
t0oo acres of floor space deUoted to
Furniture in the Taoentieth Gen.
hY,y Department Store.
Sheet Music More than $4,000
Department. Music all ''t the
latest music of the day-the new
waltz music-classical and operate
music.
Here are some of the latest popular
songs at prices such as you can onlv
obtain them for at the EMPORIUM:
Only Observation-Disclosures.
RI Not Forsaks .Yon, Tom.......2oc
Bells Of .......................2o
Daughter Of Officer Porter...........2oc
Coon Wftb White Sbots............2oc
Etc. Etc. Etc.
We haze just rscsf0Sd the latest from
Ne1o York, ..9ulienne" ...............2oc
The X-Raps W/sv Gt0s it ArOap.....2oc
.....AND......
MAY IRWlN'S Latest Hit,
SHE ALWAYS DRESSED IN Ri 4CK
NOTE-A talented Pianist in at
tendance in Sheet Music Department.
Monthly Catalogues mailed free upon
application.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
DUCK DRESSES.

at 81 80 = Duck Dresses, ripple
back, blazer style, full skirts, good
patterns and colorS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Price $40.

Ash Bedroom Sets pieces-bev-
eled pIate-gIasS mirror. Picture gives
you but a faint idea of the handsome
appearance of this furniture-only %
left to sell-will probably not last
more than two days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Mgkt Shirts 45c.

Mems Utica Muslin Night Shirts,
prettily trimmed and embroidered, &
inches long, cut full in the body,
regular at 75c.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
BOYS WAISTS, zoe EXCL.

Special Monday and Tuesday only
so dozen Calico or Flannelette
Waists-light and dark colors-well
made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
CARPETS AND RUGS.

no wonder that this is already the
busiest carpet department in town
it deserves to be. There are no other
such generous carpet values in Frisco.
The prices quoted herewith include
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Glastonbury JInder1oear csc Each.
Mems Genuine Glastonbury in
natural wool, camels hair, cream or
vicuna, sold elsewhere at SI.25 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
BOYS WASH SUITS, Sl.35

Pretty Wash Suits, with large
sailor collars-cut from the former
prices of s. and 81. so to SI.35 for this
sale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Stlttgarter C'1def1Ceaf 81 20 Each
Mems Shirts and Drawers in this
famous make at SI.7o each. Ioc rise
in size. Sold in other stores at $500
each and 25c rise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
$500 SILK AT csc.

Just received a magnificent coIIec-
ton of jacquard Warp Silk, II IL
inches wide, newest Persian designs.
A very heavy quality. This is not
simply advertised as worth $500.
We state an actual fact.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
CAPES.

The extraordi-
SA nary Cape Sale
az which we inaugu-
SQs3 rated last Thurs
~HK\\%> day proved an eye
/)pkNNM> opener to the most
< MY experienced shop
o1~GL" perS. Here are
W "" some of the special
prices:
eft SI.73-AlI-wool cloth double
Capes, finished with five rows Of
Soutache Mohair braid, all sizes.
1T SI.23-Full, fine, Atwood cloth
double Capes, velvet collars, full
circle cut, an unequaled Cape bar
gain.
1T S4.95-Silk Capes, jet and lace
trimmed, silk lined, a value that
will surprise you.
ut S5.o5-Velvet Capes, silk lined,
jet trimmed, full circle cut; $40
would not have bought this garment
two months ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

luteIy guaranteed.
The ladies' of San Francisco have
not been accustomed to such qualities
and prices as these.
1T 4Sc a rard-38-inch Pure Mohair
Figured Cloth, for street or travel
ing purposes, a perfect dust re-
pellant-originally 75c value.
1T $50 1ayd-52-ineh Mohair Fin
ished Cheviot, the kind originally
sold at 75c.
1T 6oc a pard-4o-inch Figured So
liel, pretty designs, stylish and
effective material and which would
be an exceedingly good value for
75c yard.
1T o8e a pard-45-inch Lizard SolieI,
unique in pattern, rich and lustrous
in appearance, real worth $I.25 a
yard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
MEMS SUITS, Sl2.45.

We have selected all of our SIS
and 5000 Suits in fine Cheviots,
fancy brown plaids and in clay
worsteds, black or blue Sack Suits,
single or double breasted, round or
square corners-admirably tailored
and offer them for one week at about
their actual cost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01

The Oriental Entertainment given
at the Opera Hall last night by Phares
Behannesey was well attended and
proved to be eminently interesting.
The young Syrian, not yet in his
twenties, displays a power of observa-
tion and philosophical insight into
human nature, which is rarely found
i'm a person under mature age. His
message partakes, TO commendable
degree, of the SAVIOR of his own people,
and his occasion Il naivete only adds
Zest and color to his theme. His
manners are very gracious and pleas
ing,-the outcome, no doubt, of the
wealth of gratitude he feels toward
the people who have, in sense, adopt
ed him. People listened throughout
with the closest attention.
The costumes were very picturesque
and handsome, and the half circle of
young people upon the stage presented
picture that was not only quite
Oriental but equally engaging. The
ceremonials that were illustrated
were also very attractive. At the
opening of the entertainment Miss
Stevenson sang a delightful solo, to
which Mrs. Borden played the ac-
compartment.
To all the young people who so
graciOusly assisted in the entertain
ment the Baptist Society extends its
warmest thanks. Its acknowledge
ments are also due to Mr.. Lund and
Mr.. Rasmussen who loaned the rugs
for the stage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01
MARRIED.

GLAss-NELsoN. I'm this city, Sept. %,
1896, by Rev. G. Fl. Mcintosh, Mr.
Charles T.. Glass and Miss Ida NJ Mel
son, both of River Falls.
The bride and groom in this happy
instance are well known to the people of
the city and its environs. Mr.. Glass has
resided here from boyhood and his life
in his fathers home, at the State
Normal and as business man, has won
him the warm friendship of the com
munity. His personal beaTing is of
noble type, and his manners engaging
Miss Nelson's acquaintance in River
Falls has been of business as well as
social nature. Pleasing in appearance
and warm hearted by disposition, she
has had the cordial goodwill of all her
acquaintances. The match gives promise
of all the wealth of success and JOY which
the JOURNAL and the people generally,
extend to the newly-wedded couple.
WlGER-PRATT.-In this city at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. +. Pratt, "Wednesday evening,
Sept. 80, 1896. by Rev. G. III. Mcintosh,
Mr.. Christian n. Wiger of Ellsworth
and Miss Hermione A. Pratt of River
Falls.
Much as we rejoice in the happiness
which this nuptial ceremony brings
about-initself most pleasing event and
attended with singular promise, aye,
strewn with heartsease and crowned
with garlands of laurel!-we cannot quite
repress some little promptings of regret.
To lose to our neighbor Ellsworth-albeit
we love her dearly, being our neighbor-
two such companionable young people as
Mr.. Wiger and Miss Pratt is truly a
matter fit for regret. We have known
Mr.. Wiger from boyhood, as a High
School student, an assistant agent at the
deopt, and as teller in the River Falls
Bank, and have known him but to
esteem him. Miss Pratt, too, by her
active life at the Normal and in the
church and society affairs of the city, has
endeared herself to the people with
peculiar emphasis. 1t is natural then,
that we should deplore the circumstance
that Mr.. Wiger is engaged in the Bank
at Ellsworth. Still we rejoice with him
warmly, in the thought of the pretty
home that has been fitted up in Ellsworth.
and into which the young couple will
Immediately go. With the JOURNALS
greeting goes also the cordial good
wishes of the city it represents.
SrAFFoRD-RUss.-At Ellsworth, Wis,
Sept. 2S, 1896. by Judge Allen p. Weld,
Mr. t. X. Stafford of River Falls and
Miss Ida Russ of Ellsworth.
Mr.. Stafford has recently opened a
restaurant in River Falls and has taken
permanent place among our business
men. Miss Russ is very well and favor
ably known at Ellsworth, and is possessed
of the gentle qualities so desirable in a
life companion. The JOURNAL extends
best wishes and congratulations TO the
happy couple.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01

The handsome young man in epau-
lets on the cover of the October Mid
land Monthly Des Moines, Iowa., IS
none other than Grant at the age of
-. The first installment of Col.
John w. Emerson's Grants Life in
the West" removes all questions as
to the ability of the author to interest
and as to his personal knowledge of
the character and career of the great
est soldier in history. This is work
one should read from the start.
Miss Alice Monk, recently returned
from New Zealand, writes entertain
ingly OF the Maoris, the ex-cannibals
of that island.
The Christian Communism,
practiced at the famous Amana
Colony in Iowa, is described by Bar
thinias Wick. author of "The Icarian
Community"
I'm the Footsteps of Bryan" and a
Maumee Valley sketch. also Group
of Women Writers in Michigan, COM
plete the illustrated articles.
Frank Calkins' description of wolf
hunt is splendid piece of realistic
writing. ''The Graveyard at Dom, :"
by a new writer, is pleasing story OF
the Mississippi valley in old times.
"A Widower's Wooing," by the author
Of "Piety Corners is love story
with humorous turn. The October
number is strong all around.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01
Which2 GoId nr SiIver.

This is the title of a book on the
Money Question containing sIxty-two
pages. 1t is the most complete work
issued thus far on that all-important
issue now before the American people
Every man in this country old enough
to vote should not fail to read this
book before casting his mighty ballot
in next November. Every employer
OF men should procure at once a num-
Der of the books and hand them to
his workmen. 1t is not written in an
offensive way. nor can it offend the
most sensitive Democrat. 1t is
compiled in such a manner and with
such strict regard for truth that it
cannot fail to convince. This book
should be in large quantities on the
table in every campaign club through
out the country, and Campaign Com
mittees throughout every part of the
land should possess themselves of a
sufficient number of these books to be
distributed to every voter in their
counties.
Single copies can be procured for
Ten Cents. and Two Cents in stamps;
or ten copies. postage paid for sl.00.
C. NJ. Daniels Publishing Company,
IS Park Row, New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01
Information
that informs.

IfycI are going East-or South
AM want to know what the trip
VIII cost, when you will reach your
destination, and why you should
take "The Burlington" TO Chicago,
Peoria, st. Louis and Kansas City,
write to w. J. G. Kenyon, G. F. IL
p. A., st. Paul, Mimi. and you
will receive by return mail a letter
telling JUST EXACTLY what
you want to know. Reclining
Chair Cars-seats free; Pullman
Compartment and Standard Sleep
ers; Dining Cars, serving meals
from p cents up-the combina-
ton makes comfort sure, and it
will SUIT YOU.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. b. Hood, Broker and Manu-
facturer's Agent, Columbus. Ohio,
certifies that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry has no equal as a Cough remedy.
j. ID. Brown, Prop. st. James Hotel
TT. Wayne, Indiana, testifies that he
was cured of a Cough of two years
standing, caused by La Grippe, by DR..
Kings New Discovery. b. +. Merrill,
Baldwinsyille, Mass, says that he has
used and recommended it and never
knew it to fail, and would rather have
il than any doctor, because it always
cures. Mrs. Hemming, 222 Z. 18th
St, Chicago. always keeps it at hand,
and has no fear of Group, because it
instantly relieves. Free Trial Bottles
at Taggart's Drug Store. 3