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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
New Style of Welcomed },

Nelson Newman of Springfield, ILL.,, is
the inventor of velocipede intended to
be propelled by the arms OF the rider in
stead of the feet.
The general construction of this machine
is much like tricycle.. The handle-b bar,
however, is made to act as fulcrum. The
lower end of it has q connecting rod that
is attached to a crank on the rear axle.
Bv moving the handle-bar backward and
forward, rotary motion is communicated
to the crank and the machine is driven
forward.
The mechanism for steering the machine
is attached to the handle bars. A rod ex-
tends downward to a pin on top of the
front wheel support, so that the whole
structure can be turned from side to side.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
To Cheat the Ghouls.

Among inventions is coffin or casket
made of plate glass, which, aside from the
fact that it is more durable than wood and
does not rot, will enable the mourners to
view the remains without the necessity of
removing the lid.
The stealing of bodies for dissecting pur-
poses has prompted man TO patent COT
fin in which the remaining space, after the
body is placed in the coffin, can be packed
with cement UP to point reaching to the
hardens the body is packed rigid ly
therein, preventing removal withou t
damaging the remains past usefulness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Tan.Sninning Pistol

The latest toy novelty is the invention
of James r. Cluxton of London, Ohio 1t
is very simple continuance, very much in
the shape of an ordinary toy pistol. Ham
mer and trigger are made to operate in
the usual way. Attached to the hammer
is a rod that extends into the barrel, and
of such shape that it will hold the pin OF
toy top. This pin is inserted into GER
tain aperture at the end of the barrel. The
hammer is cooked and the top is held
firmly in place. When the trigger is
pulled the hammer is snapped. which
caused the rod to shoot forward in the
barrel and, rubbing against the pin on the
top, make it revolve at rapid rate and
also fall out and continue spinning on the
table,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
An Oarless Lifeboat.

James c. Walker of Waco, Tex, has
patented a lifeboat intended to be nom
sinkable in the toughest kind of water. 1t
is constructed cigar-shaped and has a
series of water-tight compartments on both
sides of the interior. Each of these com
partments has Waived outlet pipe connect
ing and single tube connecting with two
large pipes running the length of the yes
sell one end of which terminates in a
nozzle that projects through the stern.
In the center of the vessel there is a
pump that forces the water from the out
side of the vessel through the inlet pipes
and then through the nozzles at the stern.
In this way the vessel is forced ahead by
steady pressure. Steering is accomplished
by the use of an ordinary rudder just aft
OF the noZzles.
Every part of this vessel is under the
control of man in the turret. 1t is pos
sible to regulate the flow of water to a
nicely. The construction of this vessel is
such that its forward movement would not
be retarded even if it became entirely SUBJ
merged. The pumps could of course be
driven by electric or gas motors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
To Find the Keyhole.

Among the many curious articles that
have been recently patented here is self
locating keyhole, designed to aid the be-
lated citizen who has dined out in fitting
his latchkey- therein, without disturbing
the neighborhood i'll bis efforts. The new
keyhole. as may be seen from the ilustra.
ton, is funnel-shaped and has raised pro
jections upon each side, which act as
guides for the key. Another of these de-
vices is made of glass and hes coat of
phosphorescent paint upon its back,
which, upon dark night, will send out q
faint glow and thus disclose its location.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Plants Watered AUTOMATICALLY.

There are great many designs and
styles of stands for both the house and the
conservatory. Tie Philadelphia Record
gives description of one of the most
useful and simple. 1t consists of water
tank having an apertured cover on which
the pots are adapted to rest. Pendant
from each opening in the cover is a per-
forated tube inclosing sponge. When a
pot is placed over an opening in the cover
it contracts with the sponge and the latter
thus feeds the water from the tank below
to the bottom of the pot by capillary at
traction. When the plants are mounted
on this stand they need very little care,
and the tank need be filled with water
only abont twice per month. There is no
excess of moisture in the pots, as the
sponges only feed the water up as it is
required. OF course the leaves of the
plants must be sprinkled occasionally in
order to keep them in perfect condition.
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lower extremity and the upper part bent
at right angles. The inner end of this fits
into the sleeve, where it can be firmly
fastened by set screws.
1t is possible to raise the wheels off
the ground entirely, SO that the bicycle
can be used in the ordinary way, or they
can be made to run in a line parallel to
the tread of the hind wheel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Isaac NJ. Lincoln of Providence, Rhode
Island, is the inventor of an attachment
for converting any bicycle into a four
wheeled machine. The idea in this is to
help beginners to ride, and also to convert
the bicycle into freight-carrier
Mr.. Lincoln's invention consists of a
movable sleeve, intended to be adjustable
at any point on the center bar of the
machine. Enjoyable with this post are
two rods, each having a wheel at their
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Green Fruit Shipments.

Up to date green fruit shipments to the
East over the lines of the Southern Pacific
Company have aggregated 134 carloads for
this season as against 200 at the same time
last year. This is not due to any lack IN the
demand, but to the lateness of the crops, ow-
ing to the backwardness of warm weather. 1t
is expected, however, that before the season ID
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

VIA SausaIItO Ferry.
From San Francisco, Commencing June 10, 1895.
WEEKDAYS.
For Mill Valley and San Rafael = 7:00 S.
*9:15 1O:15, II As. A. NJ; $1:45, $40, AIS,
5:l5 80 100. :35 p. NJ.
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednes-
Gays and Saturdays at 1880 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS.
For Mill Valley and San Rafael-*9 :OO 5000,
1000, IL 30 A. M 1912 81, - 80, *2:15, 1900
$500 $40, $3.50 P. NJ. Extra trip to Sauaalito at
IL 100 A. NJ.
Trains marked run to San Quentin. @*12 80
p M does not to Mill Valley.
THROUGH TRAINS.
For Point Reyes ana way stations-S:00 A. II.
Saturdays: 5 us p. NJ. weekdays
For Point Reyes, Cazadero and way stations
100 A. NJ. Sundays; 1:45 P. NJ. weekdays.
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SANTA FE EXPRESS

SANTA FE EXPRESS
To Chicago via A. & p. Direct Line
Leaves every day at 5 P. NJ, carrying Pullman
Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers 10 Cnlcago
via Kansas City without change. ANNEX OeAS lux
Denver and st. Louis ----,,,-,,
me POPULAR SANTA FEE ROUTE EXCUR-
with the yery latest up-todate upholstered tourist
sleepers, in charge of experienced agents. running
through to destination.
New rails new ties no dust; interesting scenery3
and good meals in Harveys dining rooms
Ticket Office-644 Market street,
Chronicle Building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

When the point of the needle strikes he
whale current connection will be formed
with the dynamo and the whale will get
the full shock of the high voltage and will
be dead in the fraction OF second"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

top. By this arrangement the spring will
give in every direction and any Earring is
nvnro0ma
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Atlantic
AND
Pacific
RAILROAD

Trains leave from and arrive
IT Market-Street Ferry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Do not faiFto read Thomas siater's advertise
ment on page 8 for mens
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
RAILROAD TRAVEL.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.
PACIFIC SYsTEM)
Trains leave and are due to arrive al
SAN FRANCISCO.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
RECENT CAsABIANCAs.
Small BOY Who Renewed the Sailors
Courage and Saved the Ship.

This is the accurate story of another boy
"a real boy, OF the present fmoment--who
stood on the burning deck. He is even a
more soul-stirring hoy than Casabianca, for
Casabianca had to be told to stand where he
did. This modern hero not only stood fast
by the ship through his own volition, but he
made the quaking seamen stand by with him
and bring the vessel triumphantly out of
danger. You will read OF no manlier act in
all history than that of little 14-year- old
Horace Conner OF the steamship. Marino, G,0O0
tons, owned by the Ocean Transport com
pany. and now at the Azores for repairs.
Letters recently received tell the story and
the Seamans Journal or London gives the
facts of the incident. along with news OF the
fire damage to the Marino. On October the
Marinu, laden with chemicals. was running
through violent seas. The ocean was foam
ing and fuming, but above the roar OF the
wind Captain Murray, from the bridge, at 10
o'clock that night, heard a strange, tumutu-
Gus noise on board He hastily dispatched
the third officer to ascertain the cause. The
officer scarcely had reached the deck when
a terrifying volume OF flame shot up from
the fore part OF the main deck" He ran
back to the bridge deck.
Chemicals afire, slr!" he shouted to the
captain.
Several OF the iron drums full OF the most
inhammable kind OF material, and which
loose by the pitching and jumping of the
ship, and their contents somehow lgnited.
Dense. suffocating smoke arose and drove
the men from their posts OF duty. II drove
every man from the engine room except the
chief engineer and fourth engineer, who
stuck manfully TO their engines and through
out the whole perllous time carried out the
orders teegraphed to them below ny the
captain.
Even the man at the wheel fled for safety
to another part of the burning vessel
There was the Marlno pounding about, with
fire in her yitals. and wind and waves doub-
ling their punishment upon her when she
no longer faced them, but drifted help
lessly,
Captain Murray damned the men and
damned the elements. but he swore by his
ship, and he took her helm and put her be-
fore the wind again. her iron nose as pug
naciously resistant as before.
A heavy derrick, burned through, fell and
slapped her on the deck She hurled Il
from bulwark to bulwark smashing parts OF
herself in the multiplying dlstresses OF the
moment. Then the chief mate gathered
some Of the panicky crew and secured the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
ISEEuL CHILDREN.
The Way Little Fingers May Weave
Comfort for the HOusehOlu.

Paper folding occupies a very important
place in the kindergarten, and there seems
no reason why II may not also do so In the
household by giving to the little folk the keen
joy they experience when allowed to do their
share in the work of the grown ups"
Not long ago child lover, who had for
some time had this thought In her mind, was
hidden to a wedding feast, and during supper
she noticed how often little paper boxes were
in requistiop. Several sorts OF ices were
served in paper cases and the candied fruit
appeared, each individual grape, cherry,
orange section and so on, reposing in its dainty
holder of the same material. Now, that
every mother may with the aid OF sugar
and seaSonable fruit, make at very small eN'
pense the last named delicious goodies at
home, it is delightful to relliZe that even
those who must study the strictest economy
may indulge the young people in what fur
nishea the prettiest parts of dainty supper.
Besides these cases, only think OF the
number of articles that little children can
make. If the cider ones take luncheon to
school, paper napkins for wrapping the sand
wiches and cake should be folded by tbs
dozens, also the paper mats 80 indispensable
for the dish which is to hold anything fried.
Shelf paper too, and cardboard boxes fer
baking grated cheese, all these and many
more simple articles are possible to wee
fingers trained in the kindergarten. Herein
also is holiday hint that may be carried out
to any extent, for why may not the Older
children set to work with paper and cardboard
to make Christmas tree decorations and
presents for the younger children? Dolli
and their furniture, holders for envelopes
and writing paper. and for the pater's news
paper. shaving balls, a waste paper receiver.
valentines when February comes here, are
possibilities only waiting for some kindly
older hands to change into fascinating realities
for the ever eager fingers of children.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

derrick. Seeing the flames rise higher
swapping like huge banners In gale the
crew then ran upon the poop and huddled
there too frightened for several seconds Ia
know enough to put on life belts One OF
them grabbed life belt, and his compan-
ions fought one another to be first to get
the other belts and buckle them on.
Their frenzied contest was interrupted
suddenly by the approach OF little Conner
the cabin boy, bareheaded. whose shrill
voice was heard through the tempest cry
ing:
What's the use of going on like that ?
II we have to die, let's die like men and
Englishmcnr
The sailors stopped their struggling, They
appeared to understand the abjectness OF
their position Come on, menu said one.
Lets at least be boys!" and they followed
the little fellow back and stood again ready
for commands at their places of duty.
1t was hard, desperate labor. But at $3.50
o'clock next morning the fire had been so
far subdued that the peril of being left on
a boiSterous open ocean. with nothing but
the lifeboats. was soon entirely overcome.
This was not accomplished, however with
out most of the men being left with wounds
from the fierce battle. Il. Ryder, another
boy, bore his part of the fight with admira-
BILE pluck and fortitude.
Ryder was the messroom steward. In help
ing the crew against the flames his foot was
crushed. Turning to the second officer he
said: "Please, sir, cut 1t off!'
In his letter to the owners at Liverpool,
Captain Murray speaks in terms that do ones
heart good of the galantry of these two lads.
They were training ship boys one having
come from the English training ship EN-
mouth to the Marino and the other from the
Warspite last October 2. -, which means
that they had seen only five days actual sea
service before showing what splendid stun
they we're made of. Captain Murray says
that for the brave words of little Conner at
time when everything was at its worst the
crew are going to give him present,
Ryder's foot had to be amputated. He Is now
in the hospital at Azores. where the steam
ship he sacrificed 1t for is undergoing re-
pairs.
It's a pity these boys have no fathers alive
to be proud of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
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yY LIBERTY'S VIGIL
" HOW A LIVING TORCH IN THE TREE TOP GUIDED
THE FISHER FATHER HOME.
By JOHN J. a'BEcKET.

Copyright, 1896, by s. s. Mcclure Company
Back In the mist Of early colonial history
a small town clung to the extreme point OF
a narrow island, which was at the head OF a
beautiful bay. Behind the limited area in
which clustered the modern wooden houses
Of those Dutch settlers there were broad
meadows and stretches of marshland. In
front Of it sparked the blue of a magnificent
harbor
In the bay we're two or three other islands.
One OF them was quite tiny spot OF earth.
On 1t was a little house in which dwelt a
family Of little wife and little girl, not
years old, and a large, muscular, thick
set husband.
There was only this one house and family
on the island, and they lived there because
Jan Verbackken was a poor man and 1t
cost him nothing for the land. He had built
the house with his own sturdy hands In
front OF it, down by the shore, long fish nets
were often drying in the sun. for Jan was a
fisherman.
II Is a pity to record that this big, dark
eyed, black bearded Jan had once been a
pirate. But he found a sweet maiden on
one OF the trading vessels which he had
pillaged, and fell so much in love with her
that he abjured his ways and took to fish
ing and honesty rather than not possess
her for the companion Of his life
He did not make much money, but he
slept better at night and he had his own
home on terra frma, 0f 1t was only a dot
on an island, instead OF skulkng on his
ck-hagged craft in secluded coves and
inlets unknown to the bulky trading vessels
which sailed up to the town at the head
OF the bay.
LIBERTY
When his girl baby came to brighten the
home nest Jan felt that he had done well
indeed to give oer the exciting dangers of
privateering for the soothing joys of this
retired home life.
His little girl sailed under her mothers
colors," as Jan put 1t, for her silky curls
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

One of the pecullarlties OF Prof George
Henry Emmott who has just left the fac
ulty of Johns Hopkins university to return
TO England. was early nipped in the bud by
an irreyerent youth. When the professor
came to an important point In his lecture no
was in the habit OF debating 1t to his stu
dents verbatim. announcing every point OF
punctuation and using the phrase full stop
for period at the end of a sentence. An-
other habit was that of briefly reviewing
each day the points Of the previous lecture.
"Ah, Mr.. p" he said one day, shortly
after coming to Baltimore, "can you tell mo
The reply came: came 'Fuiii stop SIR After that
the professor rarely used "full stop"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

well Address than that Arthur Young is
known In England as Il celebrated authority
on agriculture, but in this country chiefly
for his graphic sketches OF travel in France
just before the outbreak OF the revolution.
The Philadelphia papers pay appreciative
tributes to Judge j. l. Clark Hare OF Phil
adelphia who has Just retired from the
bench on account OF impaired health. He
was born in October. 1917, his father being
DR.. Robert Hare. famous chemist, who
was professor OF chemistry at the University
OF Pennsylvania for many years. as well as
an exhaustive writer on chemistry. "Hls
treatses," says the Philadelphia Telegraph,
have covered many points Of law. Those
on constitutional law and contracts are
accepted as authorities. 1t is more than
probable that he will now issue many moro
works which will prove OF great value to
the profession. He Is looked upon by his
associates upon the bench and OF the bar
as being a man OF profound learning, and
many regrets have been uttered that he had
not been before this elevated to a court Of
final decision, where his learning could have
been shown to more advantage"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
Crescent and Comet Camera SUPPLIES KuhlS a S i sti S,psa,

you notice the Millais? And don't you think
they were awful daubs?" The amused smiles
of those around the fair critic showed her
that she had made a break of some kind, and
she vainly besought her companion TO tell
her what 1t was. Finally. when the dessert
came, IL filled up her glass with cham
pagne," said the artist, "and told her to
gulp it down very quickly when / counted
three. She obeyed without protest, and |
took the opportunity when she couldn't speak
TO say: Well. l am Millais But let's be
friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

While Jefferson Davis was a prisoner at
Fortress Monroe he was guarded by Sec
ond Lieutenant Upham, since governor OF
Wisconsin The two were on friendly
terms, as Davis was interested in Wiscon-
sin men and matters. While young man
he had crossed that state twice from
Milwaukee to Prairie du Chen, and once
from Fort Howard to the same place, using
only Indian trails and becoming very IA
miliar with the different tribes, Governor
Upham says that he was much struck by
his prisoners wonderful memory. In a
corner OF his casemate in the fortress Davis
had a pile OF newspaper clippings two feet
high, made up In large part OF articles
about himself taken from northern jour
nails. He was always treated with great
courtesy, was never put in chains, as has
been asserted and Mrs. Davis was allowed
to come and go as she would.
One OF the letters from Washington TO
Arthur Young, recently sold at auction In
London, contains this passage: "The more
am acquainted with agricultural AFFAIRS
the better am pleased with them, insOmuch
that can nowhere find so great satisfaction
as in those innocent and useful pursuits.
In indulging these feelings | am led to re-
feet how much more delightful to an unde-
bauched mind Is the task OF making i'm
provements on the earth than all the vain
glory which can be acquired from ravaglng
It by the most uninterrupted career OF con-
quest" There iB nothing finer in the Fare
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

Forty years In the market still booming
with greater sales than ever, Cooks Im-
peral Extra Dry Champagne.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
GOSSIP ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Whistler, the painter. was once a cadet al
West Point. His old drawing instructor, now
a well known artist was asked not long age
II he could recall the ability of his pupils, the
cadets, and particularly II he remembered
Whistler. whistler" said he "at once
showed his prediction for art. He had to
be a painter. Mr.. Grant-General Grant,
why, sir, he was the very poorest draughts-
man in the class"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

Millals had a favorite story OF a pretty
but rather gushing young woman who sat
next him at dinner but had not caught his
name. and TO make conversation, said: II
suppose you've been to the academy? Did
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
TINE LITTLE ToRCHBEARER.

Then in her painting despair an inspira-
tion came TO her. II was an heroic meas.
ure. Little Liberty might not be able to
carry out her part In II. But II was a
strengthening thought. and she felt with a
happy glow whose child the darling was
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

The telephone is a great institution. Little
Binks always wanted to tell big Brasher that
he thought him a mendacious scoundrel. 10
he rang him up on the wire the other morn
ing and did it, 30 ! am, am I?' roared
Brasher furiously, IL am, eh? Well I'll
fix you when we meet Who are you?"
None OF your business" said little Binks,
and to this moment Brasher doesn't know
who did IT.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13
PRATTLE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

Minister-Why is it, Bobby, that your
father never comes to church any more?
Bobby-Oh, 1t turned out that he dldn't
have the consumption, after all.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

There was time when cattle raising was
one OF the most profitable OF western in
dustries. Every farmer had a bunch OF
steers; and could sell them at any time
for good price; but there is no money in
the business today. The demand for beef
is greater than 1t ever was, and there has
been a considerable decrease In the do
mestic supply, and yet the producer makes
nothing, a higher prices is exacted from
the consumer. but the farmer does not get
as much as he did when the consumer paid
less. Surely this valid cause OF COM