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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
COUNTY COULDN'T PAY.
Formally Declare Lane
County, Kan, IDsolvent.

County, Kan, 1DsO1Vent.
DIGHToN, Kan, Dec. 30.-The board
of county commissioners of Lane
county have formally declared the
county insolvent and issued instructions
to the county treasurer to refrain from
further payment of interest on the
county's bonded Indebtedness. The
funded debt of the county is $l25, 900.
The bonds are held by about 40 different
corporations and individuals in New
York and New England and have been
quoted at almost par. Edward Helmie,
chairman of the county board, states
that this action was taken simply be-
cause the county could not raise money
enough by taxation to meet its obhga-
tiOns
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
If LAWS ARE COMPLIED WITH

Filibuster Steamers Will BE Given Clear
ance Papers for Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-On applica-
ton of the owners of the steamers
Daup+le and Commodore, well known
filibuster vessels, the secretary of the
treasury has given permission for them
to clear for Neuvitas, Cuba, with a
cargo of munitions of war. The own
ers, however, must state under oath
the foreign port at which the cargo
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
A Million Dollar Mortgage.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. 30.-A
mortgage for ST. 100000 covering all the
property of the Consolidated Land COM
pany in favor of William III. Hollis as
trustee for Philadelphia parties has
been filed. The amount realized ON
the mortgage will be used to discharge
other debts and to pay taxes.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Wanamaker Manager Arrested.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 3l.-A sensa-
ton was created here when E. A. Van
yalkenburg, one of the Wanamaker
managers, was arrested on charge OF
bribery. Van Valkenburg is charged
with attempting to bribe Representa-.
tive Webster G. Weiss, early in De-
camhar
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
LAYING Rails at Washburn.

WAsHBURN, Wis. Dec. 81. - Work
has commenced laying the rails for the
new branch of the Washburn and
Northwestern railway. There has
been considerable dispute regarding
this branch, as the proposed extension
crosses the tracks of the Omaha, but
the local company won, and work is
now being pushed
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
No End to New Laws.

GRAND FORKS, N. d., Dec. 81
Mayors and officials of various towns
of the state are here discussing munic.
ipal laws and framing changes and
new laws that will be presented for
passage at the coming session of the
legislature. The meeting is expected
to be of much benefit.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Will Not Invade Colorado.

DENVER, Dec. 3l.-War between Col
orado cattlemen and Utah sheep men
i'm Colorado has been averted. The
Utah sheep men have decided not to
invade Colorado. They were under a
misapprehension as to when the quar-
antine proclamation by Governor Nc.
Intyre expires.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Raised to the Presidential Glass,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - Eighteen
fourth class postoffices will be raised to
the presidential class. Among them
are: Iowa-Dexter, Humeston and
Sutherland. Minnesota-Hibbing, Ma
pleton, Melrose, Perham and South ST.
Paul. Montana-Belt. North Dakota
-CandO
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
For Cuban Liberty.

BosToN, Dec. 31.-A call has been is
sned for a meeting of Cubans and the
friends of Cuban liberty for the pur-
pose of forming local branch OF the
Cuban American league. 1t will have
no connection with the junta in New
York. although its work will be similar.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
r.o minnesota Men Chosen.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - Henry M.
Lawrence of Minneapolis and Alfred
3. All of Graceville. Mimi, have been
appointed clerks in the railway mail
service,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Extends the Civil Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-The presi-
dent has extended the civil service
rules so as to include all officers and en-
ployes in the federal penitent.ary serv-
ice who are by Law subject to cla-sifi.
cation.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Two Minneapolis Bank Failures.
Failure at Roanoke.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. Controller
Eckels was wired notice that the Com
mercial National bank of Roanoke,
Va, has closed its doors and suspended
payment Bank Examiner Sands was
sent to take charge of the institution.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
Lumbermen on Hand.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The commit
kae amounted at the convention of lum-
6armen held in Cincinn,ti on Dec. 10
have reached Washington. They will
be given hearing by the ways and
means committee soon.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
NO INTERVENTION.

the Imparciai.
MADRID, Dec. 3l.-The Spanish pre-
mlT Senior Ctonovas Del Castillo has
informed the impartial of this city
mat Spain will not accept Intervention
% Cuba nor introduce reforms in that
siand so long as the rebellion is not
0nnned to the Eastern provinces. The
premier, however, added that Spain
"ould surely introduce reforms in the
Island of Porto Rico,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02
All Navigation Suspended.

ST. JOHNS, N. f., Dec 30. An ice
blockade ON the whole of the North
western coast of the island has begun
and steamers and vessels are returning
here, it being impossible to reach the
mining settlements. All navigation
will be suspended for the balance CT the
year.
CALCUTTA, Dec. 80. Light winter
rains are becoming general. Reports
from Lahore, Agra and Cawhpore are
promising, the sky being overcast ana
the prospects for breaking the drought
are materially brighter.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-01-02

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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Fisher & Co, Hatters

The best known and oldest firm of
matters in the city is that of Fisher &,
Co, at Montgomery street. Estab-
lished in 1851, when San Francisco was
in the infancy of it's growth the busi-
ness of the firm has grown gradually
until now it leads in the extent of it's
business and the supply of the latest
fashionable headwear. Fisher & Co.
number among their customers the best
known society people in the city, and
the superior quality of their goods has
long been recognized by the votaries of
fashion. The result is an annual vol
ume of business unequaled by that Of
any competing hat house in the city.
The firm is looked upon by Eastern
manufacturers as the leader in all that
pertains to headwear. It's silk and
opera hats are the best that can be
manufactured, and it's line of soft hats
is unequaled. A fine line of ladies' hats.
embracing all the latest styles, has just
been received from the East, and is on
exhibition in the show window of the
firm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
A Model Bakery.

Bread being the staff of life, it is es-
sential for the peace and happiness of
mankind that this important article for
human consumption should be pre-
pared in thoroughly wholesome man
ner. There is one man in San Fran
cisco whose name in this connection is
known all over the city and he is Will
lam Schoening, proprietor of the
American bakery and confectionery, at
639 Broadway.
The business of which Mr.. Schoening
is the head was established in 1S49 The
quarters in which he is at present To-
Gated are airy, clean and commodious.
qualities which are never lacking in
first class bakeries. Special attention
is given to the baking of bread in every
variety, and that this is appreciated is
evidenced by the large number of fam
lilies which are supplied by this estab-
lishment. For this purpose a half
dozen wagons are constantly employed
in the delivery of breads, rolls. pies and
cakes Of all kinds. In addition to his
large local trade, Mr.. Schoening SUP
plies nearly every steamer that touches
this port with his succulent wares.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
BUCHANAN BROTHERS.
The Enterprising Manufacture
ers Of Brushes and Willow
Ware.

The manufacture of brushes. brooms.
wood and willow ware is a business of
considerable Importance to San Fran
cisco and chief among the firms en-
gagged in this enterprise is the respon-
sible concern of Buchanan Bros, at 6O9
and Gil Sacramento street. The mem
bers of the firm are Findley and
Patrick H. Buchanan, and both are
experienced men in their line They
have a valuable plant at the number
given, which is equipped with the lat
est and best machinery for the man
ufacture of all kinds of brushes.
brooms, feather busters, wood and will
low ware. In addition to these arti-
cles, the handling of BARRIERS supplies
in all their vast variety is a speciality
of the business of the firm. Messrs.
Buchanan Bros. transact a heavy and
constantly increasing business, due not
only to their careful management, but
to their honest methods in dealing with
their numerous customers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
ST. GEORGE VINEYARD.
One Of the Leading Wine and
Brandy Producing Estab-
IiShpoeptS

California is known the world over
for the superior quality of its wines
and brandies, reputation to which no
enterprise has contributed more than
the st. George vineyard winery and
distiliery, located at Maltermoro, Fres-
no County, the local office and sales
room of which are located at 123 Mar
ket street, in this city.
They have demonstrated that the
finest wine grapes can be raised
there in abundance, and that the pro
duct has not its equal i'll any part of
the world. The st. George vineyard
comprises six vineyards, aggregating
nearly 2O00 acres, all under cultivation,
making it one of the largest wine and
brandy producing establishments, not
only in California, but in the world
The extensive operations of the con-
Germ are under the personal supervi-
sion of G. H. Matter, president and
manager of the enterprise.
Some of the best known brands are
Malaga, Madeira, Dry Sherry, Tokay.
Chateau Yquem, Riesling, Sparkling
Chablis, Chateau Margaux, Angelica,
tonic port, grape brandy, St George
cognac and champagne, sherry bitter
and claret. The sale of these favorite
wires reaches enormous figures each
year, the foreign demand being espe-
cially large.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
GOLDEN SHORE MARKET.
James Boyes & Co., Principal
Dealers in Fresh and
Salt Meats.

Chief among the wholesale and re-
tail dealers in fresh and salt meats in
San Francisco is the firm of Jamef
Boyes & Co., which conducts theA
Golden Shore Market at 10S Clay street.
1t enjoys perhaps the most extensive
patronage of any firm engaged in the
same business in the city.
The firm has for years past supplied
the leading ships that touch this port
with their supplies of salt meats. The
reputation of "Boyes' meats" has ex-
tended, in consequence, all over the
world, the general verdict being that
they are unequaled anywhere. BY
special process, the secret Of which is
possessed by the firm, the curing of
meats has been resolved into an art,
it not only preserving the meat, but
increasing it's nutritiousness. The To-
cal trade of the firm is large, a number
of delivery wagons being kept in con-
stant use. The members of the con-
Germ are affable gentlemen who de-
serve the success which has attended
their efforts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
w. H. BROWN.
One Of the Oldest Dealers in
Fruit in the California
Market.

w. H. Brown, the wholesale dealer
in California and Oregon produce, is
one of the oldest merchants in the
California Market. Mr.. Brown has
kept stand in the market ever since
its opening, in 1867, and is therefore
well known to every patron. Starting
in humble way he enjoys to-day a very
large business, which he has succeeded
in building up by the exercise of those
qualities which are never lacking in
the astute man of affairs. His stand
is attractive to the eye, the display of
fruits, nuts and produce being at all
times fresh and artistically arranged.
There is nothing in the fruit line which
Mr.. Brown does not carry, and there
is nothing that is not of the very best
quality His trade is not confined to
the city alone, but extends to Oregon
on the north and Mexico on the south.
AS a supplier of vessels in this port
Mr.. Brown stands in the lead.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
GAS IMPROVEMENT co.
A Local Institution Which
Deals Directly With the
PEOPLE.

Among local institutions which deal
directly with the people of this city
none has won greater degree of pub
lie commendation than the Pacific Gas
Improvement Company. By prompt
and satisfactory service and by its
courteous treatment of patrons it has
built up thriving business that will
continue to grow as time passes.
The company has since its organiza-
ton served its patrons with gas of high
class Illuminating power. A great fea-
ture of its business is to supply Gus
toners with cooking and heating
stoves of the latest design. These
stoves are not only ornamental, but
extremely useful and economical. Their
use does away with SCOT, ashes and
smoky chimneys, and they possess the
additional advantage that by their
use meal can be served in less
than half the time required when
the ordinary coal and wood stove
is used. The gas fixtures, as well
as the stoves, are kept in con-
stant good order by the company, free
of charge to patrons.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
AN IMPORTANT INDUSTRY
Scott & Van Arsdale, Lunl-
beP Merchants.

One of the most extensive as well as
important industries of California is
the lumber business. In order to sat
isfy the constantly increasing demands
for this useful material many firms
have invested their capital in the erec-
ton of mills all over the State and are
now doing an immense business. Chief
among the firms is that of Scott & Van
Arsdale, the well known lumber deal
ers, whose main office is in the Crocker
building, and San Francisco yard at
Fifth and Brannan streets.
The finest and most complete stock
in the city may be found at this yard.
1t consists of a vast assortment of
sugar and yellow pine, white cedar,
curly redwood, burl, Oregon pine and
all kinds of redwood. The firm has an
extensive manufacturing plant and
branch yard at Upton, and is agent for
the McCloud River Railroad Company.
A. Weed Lumber Company and the
McCloud River Lumber Company. In
addition to their lumber interests.
Messrs. Scott & Van ArsdaIe operate
large box factories at Upton and Fol
som, Cal. The business Of the firm in
these lines in this city and throughout
the country is very large, and it's grow
ing patronage is an evidence of the
popular esteem in which it is held.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
ALASKAN STEAMERS.
The Safest and Best Owned by
the Pacific Coast Steam
ship Company.

Chief among the business enterprises
which have been important factors in
the development of California and her
magnificent resources is the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company, under the
management of Goodall Perkins & Co.
1t is the principal steamship company
ON the coast, and operates twenty
steamships which ply between all
points of Importance from San Fran
cisco to Mexico on the south and to
Alaska on the north. The company
has assisted materially in developing
Alaska, as during the past twenty
years its steamers have regularly Wis
tied ports in that land of gold.
From long experience, Messrs. Good
all, Perkins & Co. have learned what
kind of vessels are best adapted to the
coast trade, and hence its steamers are
models for the trade in which they are
engaged. The sudden development of
the Alaska trade in consequence of the
gold discoveries have made new pur-
chases of steamers necessary. Two
large steamers have just been bought
IN New York, and one is now under
construction at the Union Iron Works
The company is owner of the well
known steamship Queen, which for
number of years has been employed as
an excursion vessel in summer on the
Alaska route.
Being the Oldest and best known
steamship company on the coast. and
having experienced captains and pilots
people intending to travel naturally
and sensibly seek passage by this line
The danger of using old craft on the
Alaska run has been demonstrated
during the summer, and should warn
those contemplating a trip to the north
to patroniZe only the best line. The
rOmpany has just issued u fine map of
Alaska and other valuable publications
concerning that country for free dis
tribution. The head office of the COM
pany is located at the corner of Market
ana Sacramento streets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
M. SCHUSSLER & CO.
Prominent Importers OF Dia-
mOnds, Watches and
JewelTV

In city like San Francisco metro
politan in its tastes, and made up of a
population which thoroughly enjoys
he functions of modern society, it is
lot to be wondered at that the demand
Sor jewelry has assumed great proper
tions. In order to satisfy this demand
numerous firms have been organized
and the Importation of diamonds,
watches and jewelry has become a
recognized enterprise. Among these
importers none perhaps do a more ex-
tensive business than NJ. Schussler &
Co., of 104 Kearny street
The firm was established in 1870, on
Merchant street, which was at that
time the jewelers. street, by M
Schussler, and in 1882 moved to 104
Kearny street. In 1886 Fred H. Levy
became a member of the firm. Begin
ming in a modest way they have in
creased their business with remarkable e
success. Their stock of diamonds and
watches, as well as jewelry of all
kinds. is complete and of the latest de-
signs. The extensive business done by
the firm is sufficient guarantee of its
reliability and the quality of it's wares.
They confine themselves strictly to q
wholesale business. The rooms, Nos.
50S TO 513, are fitted up in a most COM
plete and elaborate manner and are
considered to be the finest wholesale
jewelers. rooms in the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
HONEST SHIP CHANDLER
Why L. Foard, at eli Market
Street, Is Enjoying
Prosperity.

One of the best known and most re-
liable ship chandler firms in San Fran
cisco is that of L. FOard, whose stores
are at ell Market and 3-5 Steuart
street. Mr.. Foard has been in this bus
mess for over twenty years and in that
period he has succeeded in winning the
confidence and respect of the entire
mercantile community
Mr.. Foard carries one of the most ex-
tensive stocks in his line in this city.
This includes the best of everything
needed in the ship chandIery trade,
with prices as low as the lowest. Mr.
Foard supplies the Norwegian vessels
which put in at this port almost ex-
clusively. His stock of naval stores is
especially complete, only the best grade
Of supplies being handled. The large
patronage enjoyed by Mr.. Foard at
tests his popularity and speaks vol
umes for the integrity of the concern.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
EUREKA BOILER WORKS.
One Of the Principal Manufac-
turing Concerns in San
Francisco

The development of the manufactur-
ing industries of San Francisco has
necessarily kept pace with the growth
of the city. BY the operation of the
Interchangeable law of evolution infant
industries have developed into giant
enterprises, without which no commu-
nifty may hope to enjoy prosperity.
Among these enterprises which have
grown steadily from small beginnings
until now they are regarded as i'm
portant factors in the progress of San
Francisco may be mentioned the Eu-
reka Boiler Works at 113 and lis Mis-
sion street, of which William J. Brady
is proprietor. Starting in a humble way
twenty or more years ago, the Eureka
Boiler Works has grown to mammoth
proportions, giving employment to
many skilled mechanics, and by the ex-
penditure of large capital in maintain
ing such an extensive establishment
serves to invigorate collateral branches
of trade
Mr.. Brady manufactures all kinds Of
marine, stationary, locomotive, straw
burning and traction engines. The
superiority Of the engines, which are
designed as well as constructed at the
Eureka Boiler Works, has long been
recognized by manufacturers every
where, the result being a heavy vol
ume of business every year.
Special attention is paid to repairs
and shop work, as we'll as to the max
ing of boilers, tanks and the perform
s,nce of sheet iron work in all varieties
Mr.. Brady's popularity as we'll as his
practice to execute all contracts with
an honest observance of their provis-
ions, has won for him the confidence
and support of the business communi
ty. Invariably giving the whole of his
time to the superintendent of the de
tails of his business, he is enabled t.
guarantee workmanship of the best
quality. The success of the Eureka
Boiler Works is the best evidence that
public confidence in its productions has
not been misplaced
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
MESSRS. LEEGE & HAsKINs
Well-knOwn Dealers in Coffee
Tea and Spices.

In the handling of coffees, teas and
spices the firm of Leege & Haskins, at
412 Clay street, stands in the lead. The
firm has been in business here for
many years and has established a first
class reputation for honesty and integ-
rity. In addition to the productions
mentioned, Leege & Haskins are extern
sive dealers in baking powder and ex-
tracts, as we'll as foreign and domestic
matches. Their trade extends to every
important municipality on the Pacific
Coast.
Messrs. Leege & Haskins do an ex-
tensive business in the way of supply
ing the Oceanic steamers with coffees
and teas. The superiority of their
brands has long since been established.
and 1t is generally conceded that finer
goods can not be procured anywhere.
The members Of the firm are popular
in mercantile circles. Mr.. Haskins is
member of the Board of Supervisors
and an active worker in the city's in
tereStS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
J. M. LITCHFIELD & co.
Leading Merchant, Military and
Naval TailOPS on the
Pacific Coast.

In the manufacture of merchant,
military and naval tailoring, society
uniforms and regalias, the firm of J.
NJ. Litchfield & Co. at u Post street
leads every competitor. The business
transacted by this firm extends all over
the Pacific Coast, Hawaiian Islands
and Australia. Special attention is paid
to fine merchant, military and naval
tailoring, the best goods only being
used and the best workmen employed
Their department for the manufac-
lure and sale Of regalias, silk and bunt-
ing, flags and society goods and uni
forms is the largest and best equipped
on the Pacific Coast. The office OH
Post street is the headquarters for fra
ternal men, Mr.. Litchfield being A
member of high standing and active
worker in many orders. They arc also
the Pacific Coast agents of the Water
bury Button Company and Charlottes-
vile Woolen Mills.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
MACPHERSON & RUCKER.
Prominent Dealers in CalifOr-
MIA Fruits and Produce.

In a State like California, where the
raising of fruits and produce has risen
to such vast proportions as has mark
ed the development of those industries
in this State during the past decade, it
is to be expected that the business of
handling those products will become as
important commercial factor as that
to which it owes it's birth. Among the
commission merchants of San Fran
cisco who are engaged exclusively in
the business of handling fruits and pro-
duce none ranks higher than the firm
Of Macpherson & Rucker, located at
215-217-219 Washington street The
members of the concern, A. NJ. Mac
pherson and w. S. Rucker, are busi-
ness men whose integrity and ability
have long been recognized. They have
succeeded in building up a large local
trade and have done much toward ad-
vertising the merits of California and
Oregon fruits by heavy shipments to
the East and abroad. Both members
Of the firm stand high in business cir
cles, and have won the entire conf
dence Of agriculturists throughout the
State.