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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30

THE EMPORIUM.
There We're 262l Words.

En0rG were ZOki WOrOS.
These are the ten lucky people who, out of many
thousand, nearest to correctly estimating the
number of words in our last Sundays Advertise
ment in the Examiner and Chronicle, and to whom
checks for the amounts opposite their names were
mailed October 26:
c. Dozier. Vallejo, Call. .2621 words 800
Mrs Astrue Oakland, Cal 1922 Words. 80
Mrs.W. Gridey 1886 oFarrell street city. -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1922 words. %
Geo. Gung Reno New. -262O Words. 20
Miss Egan 10 Bernard city 2620 words.... Is
Mrs Clark Sanchez et.26s Words. 10
Mr. L. F. Green, Live Oak. Cal......261s Words. 10
Mrs. F. w. johnson, 45S5A Eighteenth street city,. .
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1924 words. 10
Chas. A. Hay, Gait, Cal......... 1924 words.
Mr. NJ. n. Rose, oil Taylor street. city .26lS words..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30

Advances made furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. j. Noonan. 1ol7 -1o2s Mission.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30
Toilet Soap.
Wall Paper, Etc.

Because of combination of all the
large Eastern manufacturers the
prices of all kinds of Wall Paper will
soon be advanced. If you need paper
In the near future best buy now, for it
is doubtful if it will ever be so cheap
again.
Handsome Parlor, Library, Hall and
Dining-room Papers now cost, per
Fine gilt combinations are now, per
&C 10 lOc
Dainty Bedroom Papers in terra
Gotta, pink, green and all other popu-
lar colorings and designs, this week,
psr roIl.........................5c to 71lc
Heavy Embossed Gilt Papers in all
the new and stylish colcrings are now.
per roll....-.........................1Oc to zoe
A full line of popular shades of In
grain, with matched friezeS and CELL
ings.
Lincrusta... ...i5c per yard and upward
Window Shades. and upward
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30
For the BOYS i'm Manila.

Christmas presents for the absent friends
in far-away Manila should be dispatched
on this weeks steamer, as it is doubtful
whether another will leave here in time to
reach the Philippines before December p.
Here are some suggestions from our
Christmas stock:
Cameras and Supplies. Neckwear and
Solid Silver Novelties. Other Furnishings
Musical instruments. Smokers Supplies.
Watches. New Books.
Shoes. Sporting Goods.
Gloves. Field Glasses.
u. s. Volunteer Calendars.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30

Francisco, it IS only natural that we
should offer the best inducements.
Imported Pattern Hats......$ $40 to S45
Copies of Imported Pattern Hats.
.Us " OtO
Beautiful Velvet Hats, all latest
shapes, trimmed with handsome
ostrich plumes, special. ......... $500
Fine French Felt Hats in all stylish
shapes, trimmed with taffeta, wings
and Velvets, special. $500
Children's Fine French Felt Hats,
trimmed with ribbon, fancy girdles
and quilts, all colors...........-S2.50
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Millinery f Srsss.

Elegant WIFE!
Last week we
were obliged to
refuse more or
ders for our Mil
linery workroom,
but with added
help we s h all
now be able to
fill all orders
within a few
days. To appre-
ciate all of its
charms look over
our trimmed hat
stock every few
days. Doing the
largest Millinery
business in San
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30

Four-hook medium-length Corset, 3
side bones, embroidered top and bot
tom, very comfortable for me- q IN
dunn height full figures.-...... pl'oo
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onening of the Mission Zoo.

Glen Park, better known as ''The Mis- s,on Zoo !" is to be formally opened next sunday as a public place of amusement. It consists of about 145 acres of land admir- ably adapted for the purpose to which it's o,Gn9 oWi to devote if Situated on the line of tbe San francisco and San. Mateo Flee tric Railroad, the park can be reached in fn,Ir noinutes from the transfer point at 1Tbir+ieth street and San Jose avenue.
 The principal attractions on the opening day will be Professor c. ,o "; s nosmer,s at t, on q tight wire 300 feet above the ground, 2 concert by the Fourth United States Cavalry Band and balloon aa;oa ascension land and FaatI1res there will be swings, travelling rinss' rfass g maypoies, donkeys and, other me diums iRs of amusement for children, and G!,, WelI-stocked menagerie and avlary The put pr ioe extra charge for enjoying any of the varied attractions.
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THE STEAMER
 SAN RAFAEL'S
 CLOSE CALL She Wenton the Rocks at AlCatraz. PASSENGERS WERE SCARED BUILDING ON CLIFF NEARLY
 WRECKED. A Break in the Steamers Steering Gear Was the Cause of the Acci- dent-Towed Of by the
 Tiburon.
PASSENGERS WERE SCARED
BUILDING ON CLIFF NEARLY
 WRECKED.

The passengers on the first trip of the ferry steamer San Rafael from Sausalito got a great frigr yesterday morning The steering gear got out of order, and in spite of the best efforts of captain and crew the steamer went ashore on Alca- traz. The ferry boat Tiburon passed along soon after the San Rafael went on the rocks and Captain White, hearing her signals of distress. headed in and lowed her off. By the time she was out of dan ger the damage to her steering gear had been repaired and she was able to pro- ceed to San Francisco without any as sistance.
 The train which connects with the San Rafael on her first trip leaves San Rafael a 5;30 a. m. Passengers were picked up al all the way stations, and when Sausa- Tito was reached there were quite q mum Der aboard. Leaving Sausalito the San Rafael had probably 300 passengers, most ly men, in the cabins and on the forward deck. It was fOggy and cold, so by the time Alcatr3Z was reached the decks were deserted Suddenly the bell rang to "stop dows to look out. There was Alcatraz right under the starbOard bow and the tide setting the vessel in toward the rocks. Everybody was on deck in a mo- ment and for a time all was confusion. Captain Mckenzie and Chief Officer Trib- ble soon satisfied everybody that there was no danger and the excitement sub sided
 By backing and filling Captain MoKen- Zie did his best to keep his vessel off the much for him, and the San Rafael finally took the ground q little north of the struck the foundation of a house that
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St. Dominic's Fair.

A large portion of the debt incurred by the purchase of the magnificent organ re- gently placed in St. Dominics Church will be liquidated by the proceeds of the pres ent fair now being held or that purpose. Among the articles to be ratfied is a sisi by one of the old masters; a road cart, a handpainted china set and a number of expensive fancy articles, A at Little Geysers, was placed on exhibi- tion last night and was the object of much interest.
 The little newspaper published every evening" which gives accounts of the in cidents and happenings within the fair inclosure has large subscription; Its editor; Edward J. Dollard, manager; Very Rev. Fr Newell, O. P, treasurer; Miss Louise Freeze. Dan Callahan, John lard, James Lewis and Chester A. Kelly reporters.
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NOTHING FOR HIS WIFE.
Edwin Poleman Bequeaths His Els.
 tate to His First Child.

The will of Edwin Poleman, who died on the 9th inst. was filed for probate yesterday. The deceased makes a rather eccentric disposal of an estate valued at $7OO0 To his wife he bequeaths nothing, and to a prospective child but S1
 The reason for this Poleman sets forth in his will, which reads: "I give, devise and beoueath all the property of which l may die seized or possessed to my child now living, Edwin Poleman, except the sum of $1. which l bequeath to any child that may be born of my wife, Clara Poleman. within the next seven months. and make no other or further bequests to any such child that may be born within said seven months for the reason that I recognize no other child except Edwin Poleman, above, named, but dis tinctly hereby bequeath said sum of $1 to any such child that may be born in order to distinctly provide for and men ton such child in my will"
 The will bears date of July 30, 1894, and the unborn child referred to in the will is now years of age and as 1t is given but $1 and it's mother cut off without one cent contest is expected.
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AN ERROR CORRECTED.
Expert Wright Informs the Grand Jury of Slight Change in His
 Ferry Depot Report.

G. Alexander Wright, who acted as ex- pert for the Grand Jury in the investiga- ton of the ferry depot building frauds, has sent the following communication to the Grand Jury:
 To John Dempster Mckee Esq, Chairman of Committee State Officers-Dear Sir: I respectfully ask permission to withdraw from my report of September 15, 1898. the matter stated under variation No. 10 in the carpenter work for the following reasons. viz
 It has recently come to my knowledge that all the wood partitions referred to therein were actually prepared by the contractor and were in reality all ready to be put into place at the time the Honorable Board of Harbor Com missioners decided to leave them out and to substitute the wrought iron partitions as exc cuted.
 That being the wood material prepared by the carpenter contractor was of little or no value and the only allowance that could reasonably be expected was the labor in put ting the partitions into place.
 For this the contractor consented to a re- ducton of s175. and which I consider to be a fairly reasonable sum to allow for the omis- sion.
 At the time of making my report I had no knowledge of these exceptional circumstances but I am now glad to be able to make this explanation and in order to be absolutely fair to all desire, with your permission, to cor rect the statements which have appeared in the public press in regard to this particular item. Respectfully yours,
 c. ALEXANDER WRIGHT
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
AN M. PTS OPINION.
Hon. Ian Malcom Gratifed at the
 Entente Cordia1e.

Ian Malcom, M. P, representing one of the large agricultural districts of Eastern England, is at the Palace. He has just come from the Omaha Exposition. with which he was greatly pleased.
 After spending a few days at Monte rey," he said last evening, "I shall make a visit to the Governor General of Canada, at Ottawa, going thence to New York, as the place in which to witness the close of your present political campaign. l am more especially interested in watching the outcome of Mr. RooseveltS nomination. From New York l go to Jamaica, where. l have some interests. I shall return here in December on my way to India, where go to visit Viceroy CurZOn.
 ''I am delighted with this country, and can hardly wonder at the ease with which you conquered Spain.
 q am much gratified too. to observe the growing good feeling between this country and England; and I feel sure that nineteen-twentieths of my countrymen have the same sentiment. The existence of this sentiment needs no documentary ratification-it is better, in fact, without it. Everywhere I go in this country l am treated with the greatest courtesy; and appreciate if greatly"
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

TT HERE were 165 delegates in their
 seats when Grand Chief Templar \ Theodore D. Kanouse called to order
 the thirty-ninth session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars yesterday in Howard-street church.
 It was the first day of the session and the time was spent in the preliminary work of organization and the reports of the various officers. Vacancies among the grand officers caused by absence were filled by the chairman The roll of stand ing committees was then called and va cancies were filled as follows:
 Committee on appeals-J. W. Webb, R. Thompson and William Simms.
 Laws and usages-D. O. Lacy, F. A. Anthony and Mrs A. c. Bucklan.
 Good of the order-George D. Kellogg, William Harvey and w. l. Hull.
 Juvenile work-Ars. E. NJ. North, Ida Fully and Mrs. Schadt.
 Literature-ProfessOr William Crow hurst, J. ". Webb and Mrs. Culver.
 A committeee on distribution consisting of J. M. WalIng, C. w Eby and William Harvey was appointed. and to it was re- ferred the reports of grand officers, which were then submitted and read. Reports were also received from the Superintend- ent of Juvenile Work and from the finan- cial agent of the Orphans Home.
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It was decided that during the session the morning meetings should open at O clock and close at F; the afternoon meetings should open at o'clock and close at ,.
 Twenty-Five new members were admit ted into the Grand Lodge degree, and then the session adjourned until the open exercises to be held in the evening.
 In the evening a reception and enter tainment was rendered the delegates. It consisted mainly of good temperance speeches by prominent workers in the cause Rev. J. A. B. Wilson was chair man of the evening, and after a prayer by Grand Chaplain Wright and an or gan prelude by James Hamilton Howe he made a brief address. He called at tention first to the large number of Good Templars in the country and the work they have done, but the field Is large. he said, and more workers are required. MT. Wilson is a warm advocate of woman's suffrage, and alluded to 1t many times in
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
CAPTAIN NEvILLS' LETTERS.
They Were Too Obscene to Be Read Before the Reporters and He
 Was Held for Trial.

The preliminary examination of Cap tain w A. Nevills, charged with sending obscene letters to Mrs Elsie Williams of Fresno. was held yesterday morning be- fore United States Commissioner Heacock sitting as @ committing magistrate. By request of Thomas D. Riordan, counsel for the defendant. and by consent of United States Attorney Foote, members of the press were debarred from the room. on the ground that the letters abounded in phrases so obscene that even the hard ened reporters would be shocked. This star-chamber proceeding is without prece- dent in a criminal case.
 Mrs. Williams testified as to the receipt of the letters and identified the handwrft- ing as that of the millionaire captain The defendant was held to answer, with
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
A PALATIAL ESTABLISHMENT.
M. A. Gunst 6 Co.'S New Wholesale and Retail Store Opens
 To-Day

This morning NJ. A. Gunst & Go. will open their new wholesale and retail store at 23 Kearny street. For some time past they have conducted their wholesale business at 203 Kearny street, but their business has grown so rap idly that the quarters there was wholly inadequate for the transaction of their business.
 More room being necessary, the premises, No. 23 Kearny street, were secured. Many weeks have been spent in fitting the place up and no expense has been spared. As a result the pub lie will find an establishment that is palatial in it's appointments and per feet in its arrangement. It can be confidently asserted that there is not another cigar and tobacco store in the country that surpasses or even equals this new establishment.
 The ground floor is devoted eXclu sively to the retail department and to the offices of the company. The woodwork is all solid mahogany, the front portion of the ceiling of the same wood, handsomely paneled. The rear of the ceiling, as well as the walls, are handsomely frescoed. Elegant plate glass show cases, brass finishings and beautiful electric light fixtures, all in harmony with the general finish of the store, complete an interior that is rich and artistic in the extreme, one that would be difficult to excel.
 The wholesale department is located in the basement, and everything here Is arranged with a view of transacting all business In the most expeditions manner possible.
 Taken all in all, the new establish ment besides being all that is rich and beautiful, is also a model one in every particular. and the house is to be con- graduated upon it's enterprise, which has added to this city's mercantile es- tablishments one that can be pointed to with pride by every resident of the Pa cific Coast metropolis
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and are to be awarded one to the lady and one to the gentleman who receives the highest number of votes for popular ity. The markers were kept on the jump changing the figures on the large boards which indicate the status of the contest ants, and the various contingents hustled right and left in an effort to get their favorite at the head of the list. Last evening St. Anthony's booth entertained, and this evening St. Patrick's booth will follow suit. Among the prominent num- bers on the programme last evening was a series of reels, jigs and fancy dances given by the little pupils of O'Connor & keller'S dancing school
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the

means or IessenIns or eTadIcatlng the great evil
 MT. Phelan's speech was responded to by the Hon. George Kanouse, Grand Chief Templar, on behalf of the organ ization, who warmly acquesced in ali Mr Phelan had said and expressed hope that a better San Francisco with fewer s saloons was s. not lar away Mrs , Dorcas a U., made an address on behalf of the W. C. T. U., which was responded to by Hon. J. NJ. Walling in a fitting manner Mrs. l.. NJ North spoke for the youth of the city; Mrs. Belinda Bailey in behalf of the c. A. R., and George D. Kellogg made the response to Mrs. Baiiey's ad- dress Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Meamata Vermont-VaI Pelt. Miss Isella Van PeIt, Mrs. George Knell, Mrs. w. s. Morse and Miss Flor ence Smith. At the conclusion all arose and sang America" The convention will resume its sessions at 9:30 this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
 TEMPERANCE WORKERS MEET. Ihy-Nnth Annual Convention of Lodge Independent Order of Good Templars, Now
 
the course of his address.

the course of his address.
 The next speaker was Mayor Phelan, who. after welcoming the delegates, launched into little temperance speech of his own.
 The Mayor used the old saw that Peace has her victories" and said he tories as great as those of Santiago or Manila, but they kept on fighting just the same The great register shows sixty diIerent nationalties, and as peo- pie consider that they have right to enjoy life as they please it is almost inn possible to legislate against the liquor traffic. The moral suasion used by the Good Templars he considered the only
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

The death Is noted in Vallejo of James Nevins, who was well known in this city. At one time he was prominently connected with the United States Mint and Custom house. and was a close personal friend of Senator A. A Sargent and Hon. George C. Gorham. The fuenral will take place tomorrow in Vallejo.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Hsrr,an oelrichs' Legacy.

The First National Bank, as assignee or Herman Oelrichs, has petitioned the Su- perior Court for the payment or the legacy James G. Fair The legacy is one of s50,
 000 and the petitioner alleges that there is now in the hands of the executors of
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
FLOOD MANSION ACCEPTED.
The Formal Transfer Made to the
 Board of Regents.

The University Regents held short meeting in the Hopkins Institute building yesterday afternoon.
 A number of books offered the univer- sity by T. Henshaw Ward were accepted with thanks
 J. A Rowland and J. A. de Cane were elected instructors in Latin.
 The committee appointed to confer with Miss Cora Jane Flood upon her mag nificent gift to the university reported that it had called upon her on the 3d of this month and orally expressed the ap- preciatfve acknowledgements of the Re gents for the endowment. The committee delivered to her the following letter scrolled on silver:
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
To Issue s1.ooo,ooo Bonds.

The board of directors of the Stockton and Tuolumne County Railroad Company filed a certificate with the County Clerk yesterday, recording the fact that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the company held August $, the issuance of bonds to the extent of $1. 900 900, payable forty years after date and bearing interest at the rate of per cent a year, was au- thorized. The vote for the issuance of the bonds was carried by stockholders holding 1901 shares of the corporation, the holders of but five shares dissenting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
The Governors Watches.

Excitement waxed high over the con- test for the watches donated by Cover nor Budd and staff at St. Patrick's Fair on Mission street last night. The watches are handsome specimens of workmanship
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

the Fair estate sufficient funds to pay the full amount of the obligation. without in jury to the estate.
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bonds were furnished by H. Wadsworth and William Lewis and the aged prisoner was discharged.
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PRESIDENT s OFFICE,
 University of Californi

BERKELEY, Sept. B, 1898. Miss Cora Jane Flood-Dear Madam: On be- half of the Regents thank you most heartily for your magnificent gift to the University of California announced to-day. We appreciate it for it's great value, for its high purpose commercial education being in the line of the most recent and most beneficial university ex- pansion-for Its freedom from hampering condi- tions and as being the spontaneous expression of your own generous and broad impulse to benefit the State of California And rejoice that this noble gift will not only bring to your self lasting honor, but will also perpetuate the name of your father, long the esteemed treasurer of the university. Yours very re- spectfully, JAMES H. BUDD,
 Governor of the State of California;;
 MARTIN KELLOGG,
 President of the University of California;
 ARTHUR RODGERS,
 Committee. The formal conveyance of the property was then presented and accepted and a resolution that the Flood mansion be al ways painted white in difference to the wishes of Miss Flood was also adopted. Regents Hallidie, Rodgers and John E. Budd were appointed a permanent com mittee on the Flood endowment.
 The committee on the resignation of President Kellogg moved that it be ac- cepted to take effect on October g, 1899, and that MT. Kellogg be made emeritus professor of Latin. The matter was laid over until the next meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Death of James Nevins.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-14
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TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE II, il s.

TIE MIXED FLOUR TAX.-Mixed
four. upon which the war revenue bill
imposes 8 tax of four cents per barrel
in addition to an annual license tax OF
sl2 upon the manufacturers, is STOOD
product" of comparatively recent origin.
II began to appear in quantities IN the
domestic markets and in export trade
about two years ago; and during this
period of time the national and ; ate
associations of -four millers have been
&C lively engaged in efforts to bring the
practice Of flour adulteration unde-
legislative restriction and control.
The chief adultersnts employed by the
sophisticators of wheat -four are -four
inc, which is the refuse starch of glucose
factories; mineralide, a white clay or
kaoliH ground to powder; barytes, a
form of pulverized rock, and corn flour
made FROM maize. All of these, ex-
cept the last named, contain matter
positively Injurious to health, while the
ground clay and rock are, OF course.
absolutely destitute of any lite-susain-
ing qualities. FouriDe, which has been
pushed upon the market with great in
dustry as the leading adulterant, con-
taips free sulphuric acid, and is deficient
in both protein and fat. 1t is nine
tenths starch, and 8 person fed on 1t
exclusively would soon die for want OF
the proper vital putrients, since starch
alone cannot sustain life.