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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
INCOME PAYS HIS FINES.
John letter. Who Has Troubles in
Nearly All the Courts. Given a
Jail Sentence for Theft.

Unfortunate John letter was given a
Jail sentence of thirty days by Justice
Spitz yesterday, because he stole a set of
harness from John Mueller. letter, who
doesn't seem to be very well balanced
mentally, is a chronic offender Last week
is under bond awaiting Indictment nv the
grand jury for burglary. He has an in
come of $50 a month from his father
which just about keeps him in fine money.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION.
1t Is Attacked in a mur Filed In
the Boyer Case i'm the Fed
era1 Court.

Judge Rogers in the federal court yester-
day informed the attorneys interested in
the criminal case against Harry Boyer. of
the Dold Packing Company. that he had
the case still under consideration and would
render a written opinion on the demurrer
on the 9TH inst, the same day the ST.
Clair county cases come up.
The demurrer attacks the right Of the
government to inspect anything and if sus-
tanned will upset the entire work Of the
bureau of animal Industry.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
Mr.. Dwarkovitz Tries Again.

Once before has Louis Dwarkovitz tried
for forcibly entering his Mace of business
at Eighteenth and Flora, Selling divers
goods and chattels therein contained and
lnjurinS his health and that of his wife
through exposure in defending his prop
erty. He was beaten once and yesterday
he brought suit again. this time for s15. 900
damages. His wife brought suit for u
similar amount,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
Wouldn't Make the Children Mind.

vorce yesterday from Sarah Nordyke. He
charges her with failing to teach the chill
dren to obey or respect him and with final
ly deserving him.
Henry A. Poppert brought suit for divorce
from Annie A. Poppert and Letitia Thomp-
son asked a divorce from c.. B. Thompson,
both on statutory grounds.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
WAS IN THE WORKH0UsE.

Why the W~hereabOu of a Defendant
in a Divorce Suit Have Re-
manned a Mystery.
Eugene Grassley was sued for divorce
several days ago. His whereabouts were
unknown until yesterday, when it was
learned that the defendant was in the
workhouse. where he was sent to serve out
a short sentence for disturbing the peace.
.GrasSley was served with the divorce petit
ton yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Liesicki.
He declared he wond fight the case as
soon as he got out of his present trouble
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

An unusual occupation for a woman is
that of Miss Jessie IN. Livermore. She
makes a speciality of mechanical art work,
OF designing art glass windows. and artis-
NC designs in marble. tile and wood for
staircases and mantels. Several of the
,nest OF Chicaeo's mansions have been
decorated by this young woman's original
MISS LiVermore is a Chicago girl and her
Tory Oh architecture, sculpture and paint
Ing was gained in the Chicago schools.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Good Roads convention at Lexington. NO..
December !. s. and 3.
Dramshop licenses Were granted to the
following:J W. II. Smith, at 1901 Independ-
ence avenue; Tony Bucholtz, at 2S3l Sum-
init street: Dennis Straub, at 2Il East
Eleventh street and a. i. McCune, at
1913 East Eighteenth street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
PARAMOUNT PARK SPUR.
County Court Grants a Right of Wax
Other Proceedings of First Day
of the December Session.

The county court yesterday granted a
right of way Ito the Metropolitan street
railway company to build a spur from
Washington to Paramount park.
h result of the recent extension cleo
ton was certified to the court by the
board of election commissioners and the
secretary of state.
w, c. Adams. D.. p. Dyer. and ]. N.
Southern were appointed delegates to the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Her fame is extending beyond her native
city, and she is now engaged upon original
GsS,sns IN art glass windows for John d.
heien Al: Cougar. who is an enthusiastic
peilexer IN woman's larger field of action,
among those of a dozen male cnmnetitor.
or New York. Chicago and St. Louis. Miss
LiNermore mounts a ladder and does the
costume specially designed and adapted
for her work. "N"ple"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
Patrolmnn Candle Loses Hi. Suit.

A jury in Judge Slover's court yesterday
decided that Patrolman NJ. Candle could
not recover foE the death of his lS-year-old
son. Richard. who was run over by a
Missouri Pacific train while he was steal
ing a ride to the East bottoms.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
He's Useful.

From the Rochester Times.
Il always like to have at least one board
er who is a little slow about paying" Mrs.
Hashcroft admitted to her dearest friend.
"A man Of that kind, especially a young
man. Is always so handy to use up all the
chicken necks. the cold biscuits, and so on"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
Matters of Hygiene.

From the Detroit Free Press.
DO YOU consider it healthy to sleep after
Il don know; but I've always found il
mighty healthy to eat after sleeping"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
ASKED S2O,00O-TOOK $1,000.
The Ancient Case of Mrs. Atwood
Against the Rock Island COM
promised Ont Of COurt.

After numbering for years the federal
court docket. the case of Mrs. Scenia A.
Atwood. of Kansas City, against the Chi
cago. Rock Island & Pacific railroad was
settled out of court yesterday. She is the
widow of Freight Conductor Atwood, of
the Union Pacific, who was killed and Gre
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Never mind" said the legitimate actors
friend. "posterity will doubtless recognize
you" Yes" was the reply. but you for
get that so far as l am concerned, poster
ity is made up exclusively of deadheads."-
WASHINGTON Star.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
Mr.. SLOAN GIVES 1T UP.
Will Not Insist ON Being Seated in the
Office of County MarshaI-Some
of the ReaxOnS.

Office of County MarshaI-Some
of the Reasons.
1t may be stated on the most reliable au-
thority that. ". NJ. Sloan, late Republican
candidate for county marshal, will not con-
test the right of Joseph E. Keshlear to the
office and also that he will not seek to COM
pei Charles S. Owsley. as recorder Of vot-
erS 10 certify to his election as marshal.
This announcement is robbed of any SEN
satlonal of even interesting features by
the fact that keshlear has served out his
time, his successor has been in office a
year and Mr.. .Owsley has long been super
seeded by the board of election commission
ers. The cobwebs on Judge Slover's dock
ct We're merely cleared away yesterday
by the formal dismissal of Sloan's man
damus proceedings against Owsley and his
notice of election contest against Kesh-
lear.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

mated in the disastrous wreck of the Rock
Island and Union Pacific at LinwOod. Kas.,
several years ago. She sued for $40, 900.
The case was compromised for 81 600.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Miss Croysdale has returned from st. Jo-
Seph,, where she visited her sister, Mrs.
Frank Logan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Miss Elizabeth Rose, of Atchison, is visit
Ing her sister. Mrs. Robert Weber. of 2Ol2
Pennsylvania avenue.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Mr.. Frank Stanley Young will lea
shortly for a W months s%ojourn ii Sec
land.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

COrSetS To-day, cleaning-up DAY,
Odds and ends accumulate
and you get the benefit, thus cleaning
up odds and ends in corsetdom makes
the ef folioWins TO pr pae 48c and 98c
on goods worth. in a regular way.
from S1.50 to $500 each. ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07

Mrs. I. C. Howes. with the Misses Edith
and Margaret Howes. will leave Friday for
Orange. N. j., where they will probably
reside,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-07
8L5c for &C.

1 lot Twilled Cashmere Prints, regu-
lar price Sac; o can buy on IA
Bargain Counter for, yard....... cC
In our Flannel department we are
Offering 29c Wool Tennis Flannels, cs
inches wide. in delicate stripes, 1Oo
for,
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Jockey Club.

rode one of his grandest finishes. His
percentage of winning mounts the past
season in the East shows him to be one of
the best riders we ever had and possibly
he outcl asses the authenticated Patsy in a
tight pinch, but. little fault can be found
with the latter's handling of the shapey
dau hter of Torso. If he did err, il may
possibly have teen a hundred yards from
the wire, when he drew his whip and the
mare swerved toward the inner rail 1t
was Tich. prize; he roGe his level best (;
if he made an. error, other noted riders
have made mistakes before him.
- The weather was clear and cool, but the
track was heavy from the rain of the past
few days Next the rail it was inclined
to beslushy, but on the outside it looked
like a skating g-rink, and this was the
course striven for by the riders of the anti
mud iahciers.'
OF course the Oaks held precedent over
tine other mum bers on the programme. 1t
was the third event run and some very
heavy betting was INDUCED in. Torsina
was always a consistent 2 to l choice with
Sum mertime at 16 to 5 and Sweet Faver-
dale at Z. to 2 the next most fancied.
Trainer Frank Taylor was trihe afraid
that the heavy going would not suit
Argentina and and 20 1 was obtaina Bile
against her.. Lucille and the other two
starters, imp. Miss Brummel and Japon-
ica, were. slightly nibbIed at by the out
sidesplayers.
At the post Argentina acted badly, evil
aently wanting to leave her opponents
before the 20. The start was finally a
good one. Miss Brummel, with Summer
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THE STOCK MARKET.

Mining stocks were firmer again yesterday, with
the usual light business.
Both stock boards stand adjourned to Monday.
The annual meeting of the California Drydock
Company has been called for January IL.
The annual meeting of the Prasidio and Ferries
Railroad Company has been called for January %.
The annual meeting OF the California Safe
Deposit and Trust Company has been called for
January IL.
In the three working days OF the past week the
joint Confidence. Challenge Con. and Con. Imperial
joint west crosscut No. has been advanced feet;
total distance S96 feet from the surface tunnel.
The lace shows porphyry.
No work was done in the Crown Point mine dnr-
ing the past week. and official letter was issued
from the Gold Hill office.
There was output of from the Belcher
m ne during the three working days Of the past
week.
No ore was extracted from the Confidence mine
during the past week. There were only three
wo king days. The joint west crosscut from the
surf ce tunnel is in S96 feet The face is in
porphyry.
The Weld Of the Overman mine for the past
week was tons and 1928 pounds of ore the
averags assay value of which was S49 29 per ton.
The ore seams in the Workings on the north drift
90O-toot level showing very fair grade ore.
The men worked only five days during The week.
The following local interpretations d disbursed div
ideudS during q
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time and Torsino at her heels, picked out
the going to the stretch, with Argentina
travelling quietly along on The outside.
Pointed for the wire the favorite took the
lead with Argentina and Summertime as
close company, and the trio furnished a
rare, exciting trip home.
Torsina looked possible and likely
winner until opposite the paddock when
her questioned gameness again came be-
fore the court, and under a slight touch OF
the bat she swerved. Argentina then
forged ahead and in desperate drive cap
tured the rich prize by nose. Summer
time, who evidently quit and then re-
sponded again, was Tapped on the place
horse, and but for her recent illness might
have been more obstinate contender.
The winners time was 2:01A.
The other events were ali we'll contested.
Three of the five first choices won and the
talent experienced another profitable day
of it.
The Spreckels entry Gallant. an to
favorite for the opening seven furlong run,
was in fine fettle, and drawing away from
his field at the far turn won without muc b
in reserve from San Marco, who was none
too we'll ridden. Petrarch secured the
show.
The second number on the card was
another seven-furlong dash. Billy Ma
graves moccasin-foot ted colt, Frank K, was
made an to favorite, and with all the
class he won easily from Flashlight
although Willie Martin drew the finish
pretty fine.
Caspar was at odds on for the fourth
race. over five furlongs, and he won as far
as he wished from Sweet William. Mer-
cutio, on which Shaw beat the barrier. was
fair third
Tom Griffin's four-year-old Monte Fonse
is repeater. He came out Tor the last
race, over mile and a sixteenth. second
choice to Benamela, and in a drive beat
Dunne's colt length and half, starting
at the friendly odds of Is to 5. La Mascota
was third.
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LAUGHED AND PRAYED.
How Watch Meeting Was Observed at
Howard Presbyterian Church.

How Watch Meeting Was Observed at
Howard Presbyterian Church.
Watch night was kept right merrily at
the Howard Presbyterian Church: Begin
ming at 9 o'clock an entertain ment was
given by young members of the. church
and of the Christian Endeavor Society.
After that refreshments were served and
then every body joined in rolicking old
fashioned games. which served 10 speed
the time until the old year had staggered
down to within fifteen. minutes OF the
time fixed for his own death and the birth
OF the new year. Then the pastor, Rev.
Nh. Farrand, called for quiet and the
watch and prayer meeting began and con-
tinued through the impressive moments
that saw the old year spent and the new
year ushered in.
Following was the entertainment of the
early part OF the evening: Trombone
solo, Miss Maud Noble; vocal solo, Miss
Hadehfeldt; recitation, Miss Currie; vocal
solo, Miss Noble, violin ob!igato, Mr..
Noble; piano SOLO, Miss Ross; vocal SOLO,
Miss Decker; piano solo, Mr.. Urry; vocal
duet, Miss Perkins and Miss Alien; reci-
tation, Mr.. Cranston.
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tipster, was successful in picking four OF
the five winners yesterday.
Gallant was inclined to stop badly at
the finish.
If it were possible to race horse using
crutches, Frank < would be compelled to
use pair. He is a grand old cripple.
Following are the entries for to-day IS
running events:
First race, six furlongs, purse-2s3 Startling
107, 1S9 Favory 100, 3O4 Harry o LOG, 285
Lady diamond 107, 252 hymn 109, 275 Fly
100, 301 Libertine 112, Ada Buchanan 107,
311 Yankee Doodle 100. 315 Hazel D 1O4.
Second race, one mile, purse-Joe 107
309 Earl Cochran l04, 302 Peter II 112.
Tnerse SO, 311 Adolph Spreckels 10Y, 29s
Perseus 10S.
Third race, three-fourths of mile selling
234 MISS Ross SO, 30s Peril 80, 315 Petrarch
101, 286 Arapahoe 101, 3l5 Miss Ruth go
304 Banjo 101, 216 Moylan 103, 800 Castan-
cite SO, 233 Daylight 101.
Fourth race, one mile, handicap, Shreve cup
va ne $l500-296 Mount McGregor II III,
(296) ST. Lee no 296 Ruinart 108, 311 Ca
brillo 1O8, 296 Sir Play 1oS, (279) Lobenguls
107, 309 Installator 107, 1906 Aquinas 1O2
(30S) Lucky Dog 102, 3I1 Adolph Spreckels
81, (205) Captain Skedance "a.
Fifth race, ,seven-eighths of mile, three-year.
olds, selling-224 Rebekah 96, 299 Noncha
lance ITO, 80 Arrezo 10, Jim Black burn
108, Investigator III 100. 299 George Palmer
105, 165 Moreno 80, 80 Grayhurst 105.
Sixth race, one and an eighth miles selling
315 Minnie Gee "a, (295) Little Cripple 106
(247) Thornhill los. 297 Artieus 90, 295 Doyle
102, 314 Navy Blue SO, BID Red Glenn 106
314 Foremost 90, 229 Tenacity 81.
Camels can W.rk without food or rest
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THE OAKS TAKEN
BY ARGENTINA
BaIdwin's Entry Beats Out
TOrsina by a.
N0G1
Sam Doggett Lands the Richest
Prize of the Racing
Season.
Gallant Again Comes to the Front
Frank z Ahead-Caspar Had
but a Glllop.


The California Oaks destined to become
one of the classic events of the California
turf, was decided at Ingleside Track yes
terday before a large concourse of race
goers. 1t was for three-year-old fillies,
over a mile and a furlong and will be-
come famous in far West turf history as
one of the prettiest and most exciting
finishes ever witnessed in these parts.
The winner, Argentina, daughter of
-Gano and Dolly L, carried the familiar
black with red Maltese cross and cap of
the millionaire owner of Santa Anita
=. ranch, E. ]. Baldwin. There will always
be found among those who viewed the
gruelling finish and saw Torsina, the 2 to
/ choice, carrying 100 pounds, ridden by
Patsy Freeman, beaten nose by A.rgen-
tina, some who will say the favorite should
have.won. ~. *.-.:...
.. Sam Doggett had the leg up on the win
ner, which carried Iii. pounds, and he
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SAN FRANCISCO .cALL-.

BUSINESS OFFICE Of the San Francisco CArx,-
40 Market street, open until II o'clock every
night in the year.
BRANCH oFFICES-527 Montgomery street,
corner Clay; open until $3.50 o'clock.
SSs Hayes street, open until $3.50 o'clock.
7l3 Larkin street, open until 9:30 O'Clock.
SW. corner Sixteenth and Mission streets. epss
until o'clock.
2blS Mission street. open until O'Clock.
lle Ninth street. open until $3.50 o'clock. =
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A Weeks Failures.

The Bradstreet Mercantile Agency reports
twenty-five failures in the Pacific Coast States
and Territories for the week as compared with
twenty-three tor the previous week and fifteen
for the corresponding week of 1895. The fail
ures for the past week are divided among the
trades as follows: 5 grocers, 3 saloons man
ufacturer OF bits and purs, l tailor, general
stores, 1 oil, 1 stationery, / notions, 1 wines
and liquors, grain commission,-1 deiicacies
! cigars, hotel and 1 restaurant.
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Notes.

: The rich shreve & Co. cup will be con-
tested for at Ingleside to-day. All the
best handicap horses on the coast will
line up, and racegoers are assured of see
ing the greatest racing card of the season
run off.
Two trains will convey racegoers to the
track from Fourth and Townsend streets
to-day. The first will leave at o clock
and the: second at 1:20.
Jack Riley, the celebrated Eastern
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A sailors, Tear,

The annual game between the Oakland Foot
ball Association and the best British sailors
team now in port will be played in Oakland
on New Years day. The teams are very evenly
matched and no one can prophesy the result.
The ST. Mary's College faculty have gener-
ously offered their grounds for the fray. The
game will begin promptly at 2:4O M. Asso-
citation rules will be followed. Hunter "the
demon halfback,' will captain the Oakland
men.
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RE BORROWERS ACCOMMODATED AT
us short notice: money to loan on lots north
OF the park, IN the kichmond district; easy pay.
ments. Apply to w. j. C UNN, 41O Montgomery.
ESS7 IN OLA OPIUM CURE FOR SIS: PER-
VS~S fectly harm ess; ladies treated at home B.
D. KIMMIS, 916 Market ST., Colum bian Building
~ GAS FIX .URES MADE TO ORDER;
gf~S cheapest plare in the city. II. HUE
SCHMIDT, 623 Golden Gate ave.
9~S collections made, city country Pacific
Collection Co.. AIS dontgy ST. room g. Tel. $3.50
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A summary of the dividends for December COM
LCA4,D...sA-G IS.

LCA-.D:.sA-.
Following were the sales in the San Francisco
Stock Board yesterday:
REGULAR MORNING SESSION coMWvNcr~e a,sn.
400 Belcher AT so ophr.....95I SO 8 New. ~
100 Chllnge.. 35I 800 Ovrmn. +O0 jacket. 80
POO ......:... .34l 1000 Seq .IOl
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DIVIDEND NOTICES.


HS OFFICE OF THE HIBERNIA saw
WE ings and Loan Society, corner Market Nc
Allister and Jones SITS, San Francisco Dec 80
lSS6-At regular meeting OF the Board of Direc-
tors OF this society, held this day, divioend has
been declared at the rate of four az per cent er
annum on all deposits for the six months ending
December 81. 1895, free from all taxes, and pay
bic on and after January 2, 1897.
ROBERT j. T0BIN, Secretary.
49, HUMBOLDT SAVINGS AND LOAN so
@~S ciety, Is Geary st-The directors have de.
clared the folloSins semi-annual dividends a. 20
per cen per annum on term and 3. go per cent per
annum On ordinary deposits, payable on and after
January 2, 1897. ERNEST BRAND Sec
&~ SECURITY SAVINGS BANK 222
us~S Montgomery ST., ills building; dividends
on term deposits at the OF four aud one fir
"a 1-5) per cent per annum. and on ordinary de-
posits at The rate OF three and one-haif (31) per
cent per annum, for the half year ending Decem-
ber 81 1895, will be payable free of taxes on and
after Janury 2, 1897.
.s.L ABBOT JR., Secretary.
RR DIVIDEND NOTICE-SAvINGS AND
Es~S Loan Society, I01 Montgomery St, cor sut-
ter For the half year ending December 81. 1885,
dividend has been declared at the rate of four
and wo-tenths "a 2-l0) per cent. per annum on
term deposits and three and one-half (31S) per
cent per annum on ordinary deposits free OF taxes
payable on and after Sat urday.. January q 1897
Dividends not called for added TO and bear the
same rate of dividend as the principal from and
after January /, 1897
CYRUS W. CARMANY. Cashier.
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Camels can work without food or rest
for periods of from five to fifteen days.
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KP DIVIDEND NOTICE-THE GERMAN
&s>S Savings and Loau Society," 526 California
stree. For the half year ending Decem ber 81,
1896, dividend has been declared at the rate of
four and twenty-six hundredths a 26-l0O) per
cent per annum on term deposits and three and
ffty-hye hundredths g 55-lO0) per cent per an
mum on ordinary deposits free' of taxes, payable
on and after saturday, January Q. 1897.
GEO. TOURNY. Secretary.
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closing QUOTATIONS.

GOLD MiN.NG EACHANGN
800 Lockwood Con. IS
AOc s,a' auuau AZ
eTOCn: AND BOND EXCHANGE.
THURSDAY, Dec 3l-2n
uNITKD STATES BONDS
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- DIVIDEND AOTICE-mUTUAL saw
S>S ings Bank of San Franriscp, SO Post st-For
feen declared at the rate of four "a per cent per
annum on term deposits and three and one-third
l3.3S13) per cent per aDnum on ordinary deposits
free of taxes, pay able on and after SATURDAY
Jan. 2 1897. GEORGE A. STORY, Cashier
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< MIXERS, l BUTTER-MAKER. ALL FOR
y same dairy, call early to-day. wood-carver.
So so: cooks; walters. MURRAY &
READY, leading Employment Agents, 634 and
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THE CALL" RACING GUIDE.

JOCKEY
Track heavy.
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; : La BORERS, 81 A DAY; 25 TRANSFERS.
- 81 day. country" q. r. HANSEN O. Co..
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R[S AWFEK'S NEWS FOR.5 CENTS-THE
'E~S. WEEKLY CALL. In wrapper, for mailing.