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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

The rumor that Senator German was to
go to New York is denied. This dIscredits
the suspicion that he and David r. Hill
may have thought of exchanging territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Mr.. Hannas health may not be as good
as usual, but dependency is not one of his
symptoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Boys Refers.
Very lire Atwood Chinchilla Refers absolutely
fast color, sewed throughout with silk, ulster col
lar Of same material that will turn up hgh AMI
protect the ears cut extra long. Sizes 10 10.
Worth at least Sc.
Special price, $500.
trimmed with fine mohar braid. plaid lining.
sailor collar Sizes to s. Usually 1919.
Special price, $500.
and handsomely made. neatly braided, elegantly
lined sailor collar. blue and black. Sizes 3 t" g.
Value. $500.
Special price. $500.
Atwood Astrakhan Cloth Refers. neatly
braided nicely made. well linz 49, brown and
green. Sizes 3 to :. Worth 500.
Special price, SI.95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Santa Claus as nm Immigrant Inducer
From the New York Herald.

Three steamships, sailing for Europe yes.
terday or the day before. carried $3.50 ,032. 4f
in postal money orders and 20 $40 regis.
tered articles. We may look for an infiux
of immigrants Of all varieties after this
personal and tangible proof of prosperity In
America carried by the Christmastide mails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

christmas comes but once a year." said
Uncle Eben. but dat ortenter put limita-
lions on de peace an good will. De folks
dat make dem is right here all de time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

| Girls Novelty Cloth Frocks, neat checks and
plaids, prcttily braided, lined throughout. Sizes
6 to IA years.
$500 each.
ChiIdrens Fur Sets Mun and Collar; AnSora.
Astrakhan Cloth. imitation Persian Lamb, etc
Regular price, $500.
$I.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Girls Fine Navy Blue Cheviot Refers. with
braid trimming. Sizes to l. years.
S3.75 each.
Girls Fine All wool Cloth Refers. handsome
effects cloth and braid trimmings. Sizes to II
years-a very larg. variety to select from.
$500 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

gin order to avoid delays, on ne
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
tO-Rny individual connected with the
oM6e, but pimply to THE STAR, or to
tbs Editorial or Business Depnrt-
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

L loves de ellums an likewise pines;
l loves its leaves when de maple shines;
But when you pauses ter look about
For what you could easily do wfout,
You fins dat lie number is fab from few:
We could be right happy wifi only two
Eff you's wantin' wood beca'se it floats,
You kin stay at home an not need LID
boats;
Eff furniture wasn't made no mo-,
We could sit on a log an sleep on de flo.
So all de necessities dat l sees
rs only simmon an Christmas trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
$3.50 to $500 a pair.


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from h " on semi the 1t is interesting
.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Girls Clothing for Xmas.

We sendidy equipped for the holidays this department
things and offering exceptional vauea
present hence up date in every particular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Boys Clothing for Xmas.
Of styles
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andprd ttu
We
Hnstne Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Girls Stylish Navy Blue Twilled Cloth Mack
intoshcs, with deep cape. Special values.
SI95 each.
Girls Superior Double Texture Mackintosbes,
plaid lined, detachable cape.
$3.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

Full line Of Boats and Cruisers from. DC up
Paint Boxes with best French Paints. Per
ooN. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Toe.
Soldiers Outfits, complete. including Gun
Sword. knupsack and Cap. Per set go. 29c.
Boys Velocipedes, made OF steel and mailcable
iron and fitted with improved adjust able seat and
bicycle handlebars Each ..................Sl.6 90
Boys Express Wagons, dove-tailed box, iron
axle metal huh caps. strong and durable Ea 81 90
Whistling Birds. Each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10c.
Doll Carriages. Each. 2Jc. to $1,000
ShoOfies. Each. I5c. to $500
China Tea Sets. Per set. ........ CSC. to Sl.O0
Pillow Dex-the I-opular game. Each. 800. 25c.
Large Cut-up Pictures and Animals. Per box. 25c.
COmical Lotto. Each. Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17

First floor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
HUNTING A JAIL.
Humorous Incident in the Early CrlI
in Histarx of EIn vii "a

Humorous Incident in the Early Grim.
inal History of Emeryville.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 31.-Although
Emeryville has been an incorporated city
for three weeks the Town Marshal made
his first arrest to-day. He experienced
more trouble after he had caught his man
than he did in catching him. The indi-
vidual was plain. ordinary drunk.
Being SO young, Emeryville has not yet
attained the dignity of possessing Jail,
so the Town Marshal took his prisoner to
the County Jail. Here he was refused ad-
mittance and the man was next taken to
the City Prison. The gates there were
also closed against lin and the Marshal
left for Emeryyille with his prisoner.
The prisoner, whose name is Smith, will
probably be released. He will swear that
he was not drunk and the Marshal will
swear that he was. 1t is a custom where
prisoner denies being drunk to back up
the officers testimony with that of the
jailer who books the prisoner. Mr.. Smith
was driven around so long by the Town
Marshal of Emeryville that when he was
at the County Jail he was partly sober;
when he got to the City Prison he was
nearly sober, and by the time he got back
to Emeryville the breezes from the. bay
had sobered him up completely and it
would have been difficult matter to
prove that he had ever been drunk. He
will be tried before the local Judge to-.
morrow morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
BUTTE BACKS OUT.
VIII Not Meet the Reliance Team on
the Gridiron.

VIII Not Meet the Reliance Team on
the Gridiron.
OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. 31.-There will
be no football con test between the Re-
lance and Butte teams. To-day Captain
Mcmillan of Butte refused to match his
men against the local club.
"It is clean backdown, prompted by
cowardice," said Fred Frick, captain of
the Reliance te am. "McMillan knew we
could beat them and therefore he refuses
to play. He did not dare to come out at
first and refuse to play US, but kept put
ting matters eff. At last he said he would
play if Benson's employers would extend
his leave of absence. We telegraphed 10
Butte and an extension was given Benson.
1t was then agreed that the game should
take place on the 9th, but later Mcmillan
hemmed and hawed so we agreed to play
next Tuesday, to which Mcmillan con-
sented, but this morning sent word that
he would not play US at all. He tried to
dodge the game all the time, but we
consented to everything and forced him to
play or absolutely back down. I"
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
A MELANGE OF SPORT.
Where the Seekers of Outdoor Pastime
Can Spend Pleasant Day.

Where the Seekers of Outdoor Pastim es
Can Spend Pleasant Day.
There will doubtless be a large and en-
thusiastic crowd of p1easure-seeKers at
Central Park this afternoon TO witness the
second football game between the Olympic
and Butte City teams. The local players
are determined. to turn the tables on their
opponents, and it goes without saying
that rafting good game will result.
At Ingleside Coursing Park the lovers
OF the leash will have an opportunity OF
seeing how some of the Eastern dogs &C.
Quit themselves when slipped against the
local long tails. A frst-cla days racing
is promised.
Weather permitting, the exponents of
tennis will be well represented in the Cal
ifornIa' Tennis Clubs courts, on the cor
ner of Scott and Post Streets this AFTER
noon. There are some special match
games slated which should prove inter-
esting.
Doubtless several rife-shooters will as
semble at Shell Mound ranges to-day
to practice for the big events that will
be held during the month. Several anna
teur baseball games will be. contested at
the Presidio and Sixteenth and Folsom
street grounds.
The directors of the Olympic Club have
announced that the club will be open to-
day for members and their friends from
ii A. NJ. until 8 P. NJ. Superintendent Ken
nedy has been appointed grand master of
the eggnog bowl, and that means heap
of good time for the boys who have good
wishes for Tom and Jerry.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01

to conflict with existing laws. There are
certain statutes as they stand at present
which might be construed as making ii
possible for the. city to do what was
sought to be done under the proposed
measure. But the nuisance has existed
so long that.it was thought that no exist
ing law could reach it.
II lave promised the people," said Mr..
Breiling, "that would do all l. could TO
afford them relief from the West Oakland
marsh aud l have worked night and day
to Keep my promise. My idea is to have
the municipality given power to condemn
special nuisances, with the hope of having
it in an especial manner refer to the
marsh at West Oakland.
although Judge Frick has pointed out
to me sections in the laws which make it
possible to do what l sought to do with
my bill have not given up the idea of
making a special effort to abate the
nuisance. The city has a right to con-
denim the nuisance on the marsh and
shall leave nothing undone to bring about
that much desired result.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
BURNED ALL THE DEEDS.
Unique Ceremony by the Twenty-T Third
Avenue Baptist Congregation-The'
Last Hundred Dollars Paid.

Last Hundred Dollars Paid.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 31.-An interest
ing ceremony was performed at the
Twenty-third avenue Baptist Church to-
night. On table on the platform in the
presence of joyous congregation was
formally burned the mortgage which has
hung over the church for several years.
Rev. Robert Whitaker, the pastor OF
the church, is the minister who opened
the crusade a few weeks ago against
church fairs, and whose congregation re-
Gently decided unanimously that they
would have no more of them.
When Mr.. Whitaker preached his SER
mon denouncing church fairs there was
an old Methodist in the congregation,
whose name is preserved as a secret, who
was so much impressed with the pastor s
words that after the service he went in to
the yestry and told Mr.. w hitaker that he
would give the last hundred dollars to
pay off the church mortgage.
The existing balance was soon obtained
and with the hundred dollars the mort
gage was lifted. Not only was the release
of the mortgage celebrated tonight bu t
also the fact that the running expenses of
the church show balance on the right
side.
AlLnOuRn al euterIalHIueutS iOr pay are
forbidden. the congregation is making
special efforts to make a feature OF the
social side of church life. They have
inaugurated monthly social gathering at
which mem bers OF all churches are well
coined and which viii be open affairs and
all entertainment and refreshment will be
furnished gratis. These entertainments
will be held on the Friday evening prior
to the third Sunday of each month.
L - y, u0rr asx IL.
After a prayer by the pastor, returning
thanks that the church was in such an
admirable financial condition, Rev. r.
Whitaker made few. remarks showing
how such happy condition had been
brought about ami how it'could be main.
tanned. There was a tin plate put on the
table and while The congregation gathered
round match was applied to the mort
gage and it was soon transformed into q
little black dust.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
GAMBLING DENS
MAY FLOURISH
Mayor Sutro Vetoes the
Ordinance Against !.
PoolroomS.
The Supervisors Will Probably
Disregard His Message
Tomorrow.
Supervisor. Elect Mort ton Placed in
the Seat of C. L Taylor,
Resigned

Mayor Sutro has put himself on record
as favoring the disreputa BILE gambling
dens that infest the town by vetoing the
ordinance that was passed by the Board
of Supervisors with the intention OF pre-
venting the youth of the town from gam
bling in the poolrooms where the odds on
various horseraces are posted.
The Board of Supervisors, after consid-
ering the matter carefully, decided that
the betting on horseraces when carried on
within the confines of racetrack was
legitimate, inasmuch as it was. INDUCED
in only by sporting men, who could afford
10 spend Cay to go to the track and to
pay the entrance fee demanded.
The board put the stamp OF its disap-
proval on the dens where messenger r-boys,
errand- boys, clerks and other employees
could, bet their earnings on the money of
their employers in sums varying from 25
cents to- 81 without the interest of seeing
the race and merely with the incentive of
gain. Mayor Sutro held his decision until
yesterday afternoon, and then, too late for
the meeting of the board, rendered veto
message.
1t is not expected that the board, after
putting its. official foot on the matter, will
allow the Mayor to 'pocket" the veto. a
meeting is to be held tomorrow and then
the veto will be considered. 1t is expected
that the majority will favor the passage of
the measure despite the veto, and that 1t
will go to print If this be done meet
ing will probably be called on Monday
morning before the regular session and
the much needed ordinance finally ac-
cepted.
The board sustained the Mayors veto of
the ticket brokers ord dinance by a vote of
5 to 5, Supervisors King and Benjamin
being absent.
The order prohibiting trespass on rail-
roaa tracks was passed over the veto.
Supervisor Tavlor's resignation was &C
cepted and Supervisor Morton was
placed in the vacant chair by the unani-
nous vote of the mem bers present.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
RETURNS TO The ATTACK
The Rev. ]. Clarke Robbins In.
dulges in More Remarks
About DR.. Payne.
The Congre gationalist Becomes Sar
castle in His Reply to the
Unitarian.
comment.

BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 31.-The Rev.
J. Clarke Robbins became sarcastic to-day
in his war of words with the Rev. E. B.
Payne.
II did not intend to reply to the Uni
tarian's last attack" said Mr.. Robbins,
"but his mental gyrations were so funny
felt impelled to make a final answer.
"Mr. Payne labors most strenuously to
disclaim any feeling indicating the tone
of sadness and disappointment to which
called attention, but in his last reply, he is
evidently a mad man. Medical science
tells US that madness is very frequently
preceded by melancholia, therefore my
impression of the tone of sadness in his
farewell is scientifically established by the
sequence of madness.
sin O lucid interval Mr.. Payne says i
hope no one will think that do not real
ize how sharp the above words are.' 1t is
a pity his good sense did not remain long
enough with him after such an admission
to cause him to destroy the results of his
sad mental condition. If Mr.. Payne is
subject to such spells OF irrationalism it is
easy to see why he has to work so hard
to get rational view of things
The Congregationalist proceeded to
make ironical references to Mr.. Payne's
''pet hobby of AItruism," and gently sug-
gested that the Unitarian Try to De q liv-
Ing exponent OF it.
"a mad man is not fit object for criti-
cism, so N ust abstain from more of it, -
said Mr.. Robbins. "Mr. Payne needs
quiet and rest. Such can no doubt be
found in the world-famous retreat OF Al
truria.n
New Officers.
BERKELEY, CAL. Dec. 31.-University
Lodge No. 1872, Knights of Pythias, has
elected the following officers: Master OF
work. G. R. Bryant; chancellor COM
mander. George w. Gum vice-chanceior,
L. j. Alkalay; prelate, A. M. Niver; keeper
of records and seal, M. J. Congdon
master OF finance, f. w. Esmond; master
of Excheouer. r. w. Good; master-at-
arms, ]. E. Morehouse; inside guard, J..
w. Carpenter; outside guard, F. c. Dober.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
Company F,s Ball.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 31-The m ilitary
ball OF Company F was held at the armory
tonight. Very elaborate decorations were
prepared, and a very influential gathering
was present. Company F is the most
historic organization in Oakland. 1t was
founded in 1877 by Colonel William T..
Little for the purpose of suppressing any
July riotsP in Oakland, such as occurred
in that year in San Francisco. Nine
hundred and fifty-two of. the most repre-
sentative citizens formed the early organ
ization, which was known as the Oakland
Light Cavalry. 1t was later changed to
an infantry company ana taken in by the
National Guard. Their annual ball is
always social event, and that of tonight
was equal to any that have preceded it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
The new officers will be installed on Janu
Brief News Notes.

Watch night services were held this evening
in several Berkeley churches. Tomorrow
there will be early holy communion and 10
o'clock services In st. Marks.
The regular January meeting of the Berke-
ley Floral Society will be held next Tuesday in
Stiles Hall. j. G. Lennon will speak on
'Trees of California" and Mrs. j. G. Lennon
on Native Plants Worthy of Cultivation"
The Beacon Fire Company of West Berkeley
has decided to reorganize, and will try toget
new apparatus from the Town Trustees.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
New Years. Jubilee.

OAKLAND. CALL, Dec. 31.-The volun-
teers of America, Oakland Post, will give
of the poor children of Oakland Friday
evening at the Army and Navy League
Hall, near the Volunteers Armory, on
Eighth street. Captain Railton and wife
have distributed 200 tickets among the
poor children OF Oakland and every child
receivinga ticket will receive present.
The Junior Volunteers will give songs,
solos and recitations. There will be also
sefect music and singing by the Volun-
teers. Every body will be welcome:
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
FIGHTING THAT MARSH,
Assemblyman Breiling Deter
mined to Do Something
for His District.
West Oakland, H Declares, Has Suf.
fer,d Too Long From Indif-
ference.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL |

Assemblyman Oscar F. Breiling is de-
termined, if possible, to ameliorate the
condition of the residents OF bis district
so far as the West Oakland marsh is con-
cerned.
Since his election he has been working
hard 10 formulate bill that would give to
the municipality power to condemn the
marsh as nuisance.
Last evening Mr.. Breiling, in coniunc-
ton with Judge Frick, carefully went
over the proposed measure, and the Judge
pointed out some sections which appear
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
MONKEYS.
Between 500 and 500 Imported Annu-
ally-Buyers and Prices.


Between 500 and 500 Imported Annu-
ally-Buyers and Prices.
There are imported into this country
500 or 600 monkeys annually, which come
chiefly from Africa and India by way OF
Europe. Natives catch the monkeys and
carry them down to the shipping ports,
where they sell them to sailors aboard
ship, or more likely to captains of vessels
or to agents of European dealers In ami
mails. Sometimes on shipboard rope is
tied around a monkey and it is permitted
within.a limited space to roam the deck.
Usually. however, monkeys are shipped
in Slated boxes. Some monkeys are
brought direct to this port, but by far the
greater number go to the animal-dealers
in Europe, where the monkeys imported
here are bought.
Occasionally small monkey is sold for
a pet, but the number now sold for that
purpose is very limited. There is still
some demand for monkeys to be carried
by organ-grlnders. Though the monkey
has disappeared from the city. it is still
carried to some extent by organ grinders
in the country. But the great demand
for monkeys comes from the show people.
The monkey is particularly sensitive to
draughts, and to changes of temperature,
to which it is often subject with the con-
stantly changing location of a circus
menagefie. The average life of monkey
under such circumstances is about year;
the menagerie practically renews its stock
of monkeys annually.
Under favorable conditions indoor mon
keys live in captivity for, it may be, twelve
or fifteen years. Monkeys rarely breed in
captivity.
|. One importer of birds and animals in
this city carries in summer a stock OF
about two hundred monkeys; in winter
usually about fifty. Single monkeys sell
at about SIS each; in lots of fifty or more
good assorted monkeys of different species
and sizes are worth about $l2 apiece
New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
BACON HAS RESIGNED.
But the Philosophical Union Does Not
Recognize His :Reasons for
Withdra wing.

BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 3L-The execu-
tive committee of the Philosophical Union
met tonight at the residence of Professor
Howison and took decided stand in op-
position to the position assumed by Pro-
fessor Thomas R. Bacon in resigning from
the society.
Professor Bacon's resignation was ac-
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
Collateral Inbaritance Tar

County Clerk Curry has filed his report on
the amount OF money dus and unpaid on &C.
count of the collateral inheritance tax for tn e
quarter ending December 81. On some of the
following amounts: Estate :of John Cla.
brough, $500; estate of Julia Morrison,
$4125; estate Of John C. simonds, $4,000; es.
tate OF Lydia Spalding, $2075. The total fol
the quarter is S22, ,O8S O5.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
Large Shipments of Cotton.

Collector Wise has sent to the Washington
Bureau of Statistics his report for the mon th
OF December, which shows remarkably large
export of cotton, which, of course, was obliged
to pass through the Custom-house. The ex-
port of raw cotton TO japan was 10000 bales.
During October but $40 bales were sent there.
In November the total export was 2070 bales
was 130 bales.