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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
STORY OF A REpoRIoRIAL CT AssIc

Charles A. Dana nee said that the descrip-
tion of the chariot race in ben Hur" was the
finest specimen of reportorisl work in the
English language. It would be more difficult
TO pick out the finest specimen of reportorial
work in modern journalism, OF course, but
competent judges nave agreed that the de-
scripton of the 'gashouse murder" printed
several years ago in the Cincinnati Enquirer,
deserves 10 live as the best instance of repor-
torial work that ever graee6 modern news
paper. The circumstances under which that
wonderful story was written are interesting
1t was a red-hot night for news says writer
in the Chicago Times Herald. One after an
other all the star members of the staff had
been sent out on assignments until the city
room was practically vacant. A rough un-
couth, queer-looking tramp sauntered in and
asked foI job. The city editor told him there
was nothing for him, and turned to answer
the telephone. over the wire came the in
formation that evidences of murder had been
discovered at the city gas works. The caller
was just shufling out of the room when the
city editor hung up the receiver and called
out: 'Wait minute Go out TO the city gas
works and see what's the matter there. Come
back as soon as you can."
The stranger was back again within an hour
'IPs murder" he said, and went into the re-
porters room. half hour later, when the
] city editor entered the room, he found the
new reporter ,ying full length upon the top Of
a long liable, while the b ank paper was held
close TO his lace because OF an affection of the
| eyes which prevented the eyepaIs from turn
| ing in their sockets. Picking up few pages
| OF the manuscript, which was beautifully writ
/ ten and had the fineness of copper-plate the
! editor read 1t carefully and then laid his hand
| gently upon the writer's head. This Instantly
ELECTED snarl like IN at of a wild peast "Ips
all right" remark ed the editor "Keep your
! temper. You may give US all OF that stuff YOU
| can write"
The stranger continued to write until long
after midnight, aud his matter filed three col
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y, June 3.-At the Plaza,
S. Henderson; Bartholdi G. Browne; Gilsey,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Haskell; Murray Hill, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Higginson; Manhattan, w. S
Jones; Ashland, A p Bacon; Astor, f. Strong /;
St. Denis, T. NJ. Mcfarland; Grand Union, E.
Pomeroy. Mr.. and Mrs Philip welton STAN
ford left the Plaza and sailed on the Friedrich
der Crosse for Bremen. Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Muser and Miss Maria Lentz also sailed for
Cnr
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

umns 1t gave all the details of one of the most
horrible murders i'll the history OF modern
crime-the killing OF an Official OF the gas
company by an emplOye, VINO dismem bereu
his victims body ana cremated the Iragmehls Is
IN "A coke furnace
The description OF this crime had all the
fascination of Edgar Allan Poe's grewsome
tales, and the story of 1.-The cash ouse murder
became a reportorial classic. The unknown
who wrote it had never been heard OF before
that time, although his name afterwaId be-
came well known to lovers OF American inter-
atuse. 1t was the initial appearance in news
paper work of LAfcadio Hearn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

Which soothes and feeds the wasted
nerve tissues, gives stimulative
nourishment to the jaded system
and imparts new strength to every
part of the body. For overcoming
weak ness in any form, this great
stimuIant is unequaIed. AS tonic
and appetizer its effects are imme-
diate and lasting.
Tell your grocer or drugg ist you
will have only Duffy's.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
The Native Sons.

At o'clock this afternoon meeting of the
visiting board OF the Native Sons of the Golden
West will be held in the office of the grand
secretary.
In view of the fact that there will be a num-
Der of the grand officers in this City to-day.
and that many OF these wish TO take the Argo-
naut degree, California Camp No. 4 OF the
ArgonauUs will hold a special session tn is
evening in Shasta Hall in the Native Sons
building for the purpose of conferring the de-
grees on them and on number OF mem bers OF
the order who are anxious to Iearn the mystic
rtes OF this novel and interesting branch OF
the parent order. To attract the greatest
number to take the degree President Jamison
has announced, fNo dues, no assessments"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
The Great Santa Ee system

Leaves daily at P. NJ Through cars to Chicago,
with Pullman palace, drawlng-room and modern
upholstered tourist sleepers daily.
Tickets also sold " Portland, Ogden. Los An
geles Deming or FL Paso to all points in the United
States, Canada Mexico. and seamship tickets to
all points in Europe. see timetable in adver-
using column San Francisco ticket office, 644
Market street Chronicle building telephone Main
1881; Oakland, 1llS Broadway
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
Sam Frsncisco AlIiance.

The picnic committee OF the San francisco
Alliance is making arrangements for the
picnic 10 be given next Sunday at Agricultural
Park under the auspices of the alliance.
Among the features there will be two horse
races one trotting and one running fifty gate
prizes and thirty valuable prizes for games
and races. The committee having charge of
The affair is composed of the following named
J. J. Jordan (chairman), J. F. Blake (president
oi Oh aiilanGe)' +; shanGhan {seeret4ry), John
nan, Martin Farrell T. ]. MCGOWAN, James
McGowan NJ J. Vaughn
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
Worn Out

Tired nervous and unstrung, ex-
hausted by over.work, the strains
of life or exposure. People wiz
find themselves in this condition
obtain speedy relief from using
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
OAKLAND OFFICE:
Gus Broad way,
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
me SUMMER muNTns.

Are you going TO the country on vacation II
20 it is no trouble for rs forward THE CALL 10
your address Do not let it miss you for you Will
miss It, Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office Will receive prompt attention.
NO EXTRA CHARGE. Fifty cents per month
for summer months
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
GreatIy Rednced Kates to snoknn

Greatly Reduced Rates to Spokane
Helena, Butte and St. Paul
Tickets both first and second class sold to the
above-me entioned points at a great reduction
These rates may ony be in effect for limited pc
rio !, so buy your tcke.s NJ once. y ow is your
time to go to he Kootenal mining district on
these low rates. Call on address T. *. StateIer
general agent Northern Pacific Railway, 63S
Market street, San Francisco, before buying your
ticket anywhere else
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

collars and a weekly ration of meat for the
dogs.-Portland Oregonian.
The selfish and reck less wheelmen who
make the bicycle in city streets hateful OBJ
ject TO a multitude of naturally amiable citi-
zens constitute a nuisance which ought to be
abated, and which will be abated in one way
or another before long.-New York Tribune.
Man may we'll take warning. Popular as the
bicycle is and valua bic as il may be as a mod
ern convenience, the sentiment that demands
care in its use, regard for the rights and
safety of the people who still continue to GO
afoot, is too strong 10 be ignored or resisted
Kansas City Star.
There are few principles of bicycle ETH
quette which we would suggest be observed by
wheelmen in this city. If you are about to
pass streetcar that has stopped to let off pas
sengers and cannot restrain your wild speed,
ride on the side opposite which the passengers
are alightiLg. Ii you run over q woman and
knock her down and break her leg, stop and
ask If she is hurt If you ride on sidewalk
and are about 10 overtake pedestria an, ring
your bell and call him to get out of your way.
These small attentions cost very little trouble
and will be appreciated by the aged and help
less.-IndianapOlis Sentinel
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
SUGGESTION % BICY1LISTS

A Chicago paper says that not more than
one in fifty bicyclisis is a scorcher. That may
be true, but the average is still much too
high.-Cleveland Leader.
Let's see, who was that Judge of the old
Biblical days who said, "Let your light so
shine before men" to a bicycle scorcher
brought up before him?-Cincinnat CONNER
cial-Tribune.
Bicyclists, with modesty haracteristic of
their class. demand that. if taxed by city ordi-
nance in the interest Of pub ic safety, the ac-
cruing fund be turned over for their profes-
sional and exclusive use and benefit Now let
owners of dogs insist that the tax levied upon
these animals be set aside for the purchase Of
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
COST OF FUTURE WARS.
Chicago Record.

The cost will soon be eliminated as a factor
In war About the next one that comes along
the newspapers VIII pay expenses If the gen.
erals will act as CORES pondents and the Gov
ernmen;s can have the kinetoscope earnings
as clear money,
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

wilt him
the the ehead-
he cves
ehola thed night
with
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
Metamora stamm No. 4. U. o. r. NJ.

Metamora Branch No. 4, Daughters of Poca-
hontas, OF the Independent Order of Red Men
tthe German order), will give its annual ball
in Saratoga Hall on the evening of next Sun
day. The committee having charge of the
affair has made arrangements TO make this
event the equal of the previous pleasant So
cials that nave been given by this organiza-
tlon, well known in the German colony.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
"Srr.. winslow,s Soothing svrn,..

Has been used over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething with per
feet success il sooIhes the child softens he gu ms
allsys Pain. cures Wind Collie egulates he Bowels
and is the be remedy for Diarrhoeas whether arI
ing from hing or other or sale by druz
gists IN every part OF the world Be sure and ask
for Mrs. WinSow's Soothing Syrup 25c bottle
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The announcement that Prince Con-
stantine will not attend the Queens JUDI
lee is not surprising, as no one supposed
him TO be in q jubilee mood just now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
Canton Oakland 30. I1, I o. o. F.

Last Friday night General H. o. Brewer, as
sis ted by General L. II. Black and Lieutenant
Colonel w. S. Potter, installed the following
officers OF Canton No. II, Patriarchs Militant:
Charles Kever, captain; James Frank, lieu
tenant; Edward Parish, Ensign; John McVey,
clerk; vii lam Chalmers, accountant. After
the installation a grand banquet was served to
the installing officers and their escort, and a
pleasant hour or more was spent. There were
present General J. f. Crosett Grand Repre-
Ogden and many other prominent Odd Eel
nyyS
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Now that Philadelphia has opened her
Commercial Museum she will once more
challenge New York and Chicago to show
some equal evidence of enterprise or
shut M.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Steer clear OF lotteries, and if you have a
few dollars to spare put them in a savings
bank and come ont a sure winner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Though the wild colts of the House
rage and buck Speaker Reed manages
to hold the reins laut and keep his whip
hand free.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

II GeReral Weyler were wise he would
initiate the example of Premier Canovas
and quit.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The tariff bill has had smooth sailing so
far, but there are snags ahead.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT,
G olden Era Circle. c. OF.

Golden Era Circle NO. 103 of the Companions
of the Forest has Sc ected the following named
Off GERS for the ensuing term: Chief compan-
ion, Mrs. f. Michaels; sub chief companion,
Mrs Mahsteadt; financial secretary, 2. Asch,
recording secretary, Miss s. Cohn; treasurer,
f. Kahn; .gnt guide. Mrs. Sea bury left guide,
Mrs. E J. ST. Clair; inside guard, Mrs. E. Nor
ris; outside guard, Mrs. r. Baton; organist.
Miss C. Wool; trus tees-Miss B. Cohn, H.
Marks and Miss c. Virgins; physician, Dr.
George Adams. Alter the election the mem,
bers and number of invited guests were
served with an apreizing collation. in the
BANQUET hail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The offers of Spain to reform Cuba
would be made with greater grace if she
would first reform herself.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Theodore Roosevelt is right; a good
navy as better guarantee OF peace than
an arbitration treaty.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
CALIFORNIA glace fruits, SOC lb. Townsenra.,

SPECIAL Information daily TO mauufactursr1
business houses and public men by the Presi
Clipping Bureau (Alen's) $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The Democrats are convinced they could
carry Ohio If they could get together
without fighting; but up TO date they
have no conviction OF ever being able to
accom- pIish that feat
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

While the concert band plays on Tur-
key continues to hold the fort.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

When the Duke of Ietuan slapped the
face Of Senator Comas he struck a good
bow for Cuba, for he brought on crisis
in the Cortes that may result in turning
the Spanish war party out of office.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
3lI85.

Ladies' Finest Tan
Vici Kid Cloth TOP
South ern Ties, Darro ~
coin or narrow square
toes and tips. hand
turned soies. Our reg L
lar So so line-will be
sold this week for 81 s..
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

oRoNADo.-Atmo osphere is perfectly dry sof,
and mild, being entirely free from the mfs:s COM
mon further north Round trip tickets by steam
ship, including fifteen days board at the Hotel del
Coronado 500; longer stay So 90 per day. Apply
New Montgomery street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
$l.SO,

. Ladies' 3 ack Wei KID
I Cloth Top OK ord Ties,
In UinteC or medium
square toes and paten .
leather tips, circu ar
vamps and heel foXing.
{ Reduced to ST. so for
this week.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Bobby asked me what continuous per.
formance was"
"What did you tell him2"
81 said that the tariff discussion was as nesr
as come 10 it."-Chicago Record
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

Napa Valley grape-growers have
knocked out the phylloxera by means of
the resistant vine, and are joyous over the
valleys prospects of regaining its old time
glory as the leading wine-producing sec
ton of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

If there is any foundation for the eDort
of an intended outbreak among the con-
Victs at Folsom it would be a good thing
10 send them q missionary from San Quen-.
tin TO explain TO them the folly OF running
up against a hosepioe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

hacking cough is WEAKNESS to the flesh
but Ayers Cherry Pectoral is cure that never
fails
That was rather neat comment of a woman
about certain club that lit was yery inclu
sive l"-Br ston Herald
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

If the Sultan were half as smart as
Kaiser William he would at once get into
a new uniform, go forth and make q
speech declaring that he and his army
will maintain the existing conditions and
preserve the peace of Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

BRANCH OFFICES:
627 Montgomery street, corner Clay; open until
80 O'Clock
SS9 Hayes street; open untn $3.50 O'clock
6I5 Larkin street, open until $3.50 clock
sW. corner Sixteenth and Mission streets open
until o'clock.
&blS Mission street, open until O'Clock
1877 Ninth street, open until o'clock.
1908 Polk street. open until 9 80 O'Clock.
NV. corner Tweuty-second and Kentucky
streets; open TIL 8 O'Clock.
OAKLAND OFFICE:
e0S Broadway.
EASTERN OFFICE:
Rooms 81 and SO, 81 Park Row New York city
DAVID NJ. FoLTZ, Eastern Manager
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

From Matabeleland come the dread It'd
ings of a native uprising wherein the
insurgents have already surrounded the
town of Ballyhooly. The name of the
town will prepare US for a dispatch to the
effect that its people have beaten the ras-
Gals off with blackthorns
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The Government will soon advertise for
bids for constructing the new Federal
building, the beginning of the work will
not be long delayed, and we shall then
have the satisfaction of saying to those
who denied that agitation would do any
good, I'VE told you So"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

If Eugene Debs has any political saga
city he would make his fight to esta blish
a cooperative commonwealth in an East
ern instead of Western State. The Wes
has been built up by men of marked indi-
viduality. They delight in independence
and find a iov in the struggle for pre-
eminence. They have not learned to CO.
operate. 1t is fferent in the East The
men OF that section have been force to
combine for the accom- plishment of many
Things, and by the mbinations have
learned how to act together for mutual
benefit. There is more cooperation in
Germany than in England, more in Eng
land than in Massachusetts,, more in
Massachusetts than in California. Go
East, Mr.. Debs, or keep moving westward
until you get 10 China.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATEs-POstage Free:

EDITORIAL ROOMS
b17 Clay street
1eIePhone AAtn-4o'e
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

The Democrats have succeeded in ham
mering down the tariff duties on anvils,
but fortunately the anvils can stand it.
When the next election comes, however,
the ironworkers may drop an anvil on
the Dem ocratic toe. and then We shall see
how the thing works on that footing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

McKinley's speech a the opening of the
Commercial Museum in Philadelphia is
another evidence of his ability to expires.
great thoughts with clearness and brevity.
Few of even our foremost orators have
equaled him in this respect, and none oil
our Presidents in recent years except
Harrison.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28

Business on the railroad is rushing,
will increase next month, the pay car Is
in shrht. the mines are turning out a
right, ore is being shipped, new babies
coming to town and times are lively.
C. II. Wilbur, Chas. d. Lane and u.
S. Nixon are visiting Central district.
Mr.. Lane will probably take a lease n
bond on the Golden Eagle mine in that
district, and put the workings to depth
Of 300 feet below the present lowest
level.-Silver State.
1t is always gratifying to receive testl-
monials for Chaniberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, and when
the endorsement is from u physician it
is especially so. "There IS no more sat
is~factory or effective remedy than Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy" writes DIR. r. L. Robey, phys
ician and pharmacist, OF Olney, Mo.
and as he has used the Remedy in his
own family an sold it in his drug store
for six years he should certainly know.
For sale by dealers here and the Com
mercial Co. of Loveleck.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28
Picnic.

The Sunday School will hold a picnic
in Mr.. Herman grove the 4th Of August
Everyone is invited to cone and
bring a basket, and have a good time
with the children in the woods.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28
Don't Forget Us.

We are agents for the Weekly Exam,
ner. Leave your money'in town. p0a'
order through these travelling ase''',
we will give you the same prices " mr
prcniums. Order at the DISPATCH "
hcaorSthe Post Office. Give LII a ciiah'''
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28
MINING NEWS.
Opinions Of Experts and Others.

First Shipment Of Ore From the Camp-New Dlscoverlf
Made-Work on Various Claims Quartz Teams on
the Road-The Situation Improves-The
Ora in Litigation to Settle Adverse
Claims-Origin of Clondyke-
Items of Interest-"Oing-
house Will Yet Aston
ish the World" 4Lrs
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28
Ladies' Aid Social

Thursday evening July 20 the Ladies'
Aid will give a i0-cent social at Mrs.
Willey's residence.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28
BREVlT1Es.

We have tho tariff.
Picnic parties were numerous Sunday.
/. II. Kent Of Saltwater spent Sunday
in town.
The water in the Carson river is get
ting low.
dsiierif McInnis spent several days
here this week.
Scott McRacken and family have re-
turned from their outing.
Two or three per day is the death rate
OF mathematics at the mines.
j. w. Richwards of Saltwater has re-
turned from a trip to Carson.
Mrs. Edna. Bean of Reno is visiting
Mrs. j. Seaman, OF this place.
John Lee has been quite sick but we
are glad to note he is improving fast.
Miss Edith Bellam and Miss Mabel
Paynehave returned from San Francisco.
There will be- no services at Union
Church except Sunday school On next
Sunday.
Senator ~Summer6eld and George Mil
Ter of Winuemucca paid Wsdswor.h a
visit Sunday. "
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS house
keeker would like a position. Inquire
at this Office.
A Catholic Mission opened in Carson
Sunday. 1t is conducted by. the Very
Reverend Father Honnberry.
Steve Yonng's dam on the Humboldt
near Ioyelock has been washed out by
high water, and it is a s~eyereloas.
Prosperity. is striking Nevada in
chunks. Discoveries of gold and copper
are being made all over the State.
Congressman Newlahds has been given
a place on the Committees on Foreign
Affairs and Banking and Currency.
Most of the Nevada faro dealers are
making arrangements to 70 up and work
the mines on the Yukon in the spring.
L. D. Folsom, S. A. Hamlin, +. L.
Geuld and Major E. B. Monroe drive
down from Reno Sunday to the mines.
With silver quoted at sixty cents an
the value Of the metal in a stan
dard silver dollar is worth about 49,
cents.
A Georgia colored woman accounts for
hard times in that state on the theory
that there are too many ioafy hus-
bands" - sY
James Morris OF the Gazette and A.
Nelson visited the mines Sunday. Mr..
Nelson thinks we have a Klondyke of
our own.
1897 is evidently to be a year OF great
prosperity with the farmers, the crops at
home being very heavy and those abroad
reported light.
The DISPATCH il indebted to the State
University for II copy Of John J. Valen-
tines baccaulureate address before that
institution last May.
The Central Nevadan says, the steam
hoist has been put in position at the
coal mine near Battle Mountain and it
will be- kept running day and night.
II is reported that ~rattlers are nncom-
fortably numerous at Olinghouse and
whiskey is scarce. 1t is strange, for the
two evils are usually closely associated.
journal.
A French ecclesiastic has written to
the London Times saying that the next
great change in the Roman Catholic
church will be the repeal of the law Of
clerical celibacy.
W. II. A. Pike. w. G. Williams and Il.
r. Dodge have commenced suit against
Norris and Proctor to settle the matter
of adverse claim on the Ora. We expect
to have a picture OF u rooster head and
tail up in the DIspATou when the case is
concluded and the camp is allowed tc
90 ahead without threatening complies
lions OF any kind.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28

crib does not mend a broken wheel,
Nor yet a broken heart
But makes the bruised biker feel
Prepared anew TO start.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28

pfy- The Stage for S~TILLwArER ana other
points for Churchill county leaves the Nevada
House every Monday. Wednesday. and Friday
Awning At 80 A. M, and returns the day follow
ng at 1870 +. N.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28

FOR SALE.-E. Olinghouse has good
wood and fine alfalfa hay to sell at rea.
sonable prices. Call at the Home Meat
Market.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-28

Piano for sale. Inquire at the post
Office.