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Washington sentinel., 1898-02-19

How A HEDGEHOG FIGHTS A
SNAKE.-"Several years ago l was
an interested spectator at a combat
between a hedgehog and a huge
blacksnake, said w. D. Ingraham,
OF Memphis. "I came upon the
scene just as the hedgehog began
the attack upon the snake, which
was lying stretched out on the
road asleep. The hog advanced
cautiously upon the reptile and
seized its tail in its mouth, giving it
a sharp bite. Then he quickly
withdrew a few feet, and, rolling
himself into a compact, spinY ball,
awaited Developments. The snake,
upon being thus rudely awakened,
turned in fury upon It's antagonist,
striking the hog again and again
with its fangs. The willy hedge
hog, securely intrenched within its
spiny armor, remained perfectly
motionless all the while, allowing
the snake to keep up the attack.
AteYery stroke the Jaws OF the
snake would become filled with the
spInes, until, at last, exhausted and
bleeding from dozens Of wounds
by the needle-like spines Of the
hog, the snake gave up the battle.
This was evidently what the
hedgehog was waiting tor, as he
Immediately proceeded to roll over
the snake again and again until he
had completely disembowelled his
victim.-Sk LoHtJ Globe. Demo-
cYat.
Washington sentinel., 1898-02-19

was he who continued his fathers
FIVE bays further westward. In
the Confessor's Chapel we may see
the splendid tombs he raised to his
father and his beloved wife "Ele-
amor Of the Crosses" Here, too,
he deposited the Stone Of Scone
and the Scottish regalia, and it was
before the shrine that his little son
Alfonso hung the golden corOnet
OF Llewellyn, last Of the Celtic
Princes of Wales Posterity has
always judged Edward by the spots
on his brilliant fame. In his treat
ment OF the Scots, as in his harsh
ness Of the Jews he Tell to the level
OF his age. Nevertheless, he was,
says DR.. Stubbs, truly religious
man. He was not free from faults.
1t is no small part Of his grandeur
that in a nature so strong as his,
and with temptation so powerful as
his, those faults had so little sway.
A strong man, he had yet a tender
heart. mo man ever asked mercy
Of me, he said in his old age,
land was refused" He was, says
Mr.. J. r. Green, the First English
king since the Conquest who
loved his people with a personal
love, and craved for their love
back again. He was imperious,
but he would confess his mistake.
Few scenes in English history are
more touching than that wkich
closes the long contest over the
Charter, when Edward stood face
to face with his people in West
minister Hall, and, with a sudden
burst Of tears. owned himself
frankly IN the wrong.
Washington sentinel., 1898-02-19

A Town RIDES IN THIS ELEvA-
ToR.-PTobably the only elevator
in the world that is used to connect
two parts OF a town is the one in
Heligoland, the little island just
off the coast Of and belonging to
Germany. One portion oi the town
is on a cliff over two hundred feet
high. The other is at the base OF
the cliff on a fiat stretch OF land
There are no paths up the cliff, and
all communications between the
two portions Of this unique little
place must be held by means of
the elevator-an elevator that lifts
an entire community to and from
the scene Of its daily la5ors.
Washington sentinel., 1898-02-19

The description of the king as the
as :ottish hammer" is not his own,
but the mOttoi Keep thy faithp
was his favorite maxim. The
marble was painted and gilt. and
an embroidered pail probably
covered the rude uph holstered sides.
In I774 the tomb was opened by
authority. The covering stone
was found loose and uncemented,
and within was a Purbeck marble
coffin. The king body was found
arrayed in his royal robes, and the
scene vividly recalled the time, in
the medieval and later centuries,
-whea mEerlal and royal corpses in
costly attire were exposed to open
and public view, either within the
royal palace or in church, cathe-
dral or monastery. Then, tor the
6rst time, was seen that figure lean
and tall and erect as a palm tree
whether running or riding" says
the chronicler. But the long
shanks, which gave him the name,
were concealed in a cloth Of gold.
The e,-~, with the cast which he
inherited from his father, were no
longer visible, nor the hair, which
had been yellow or silver bright in
childhood, black in youth and
snow white in age, on his high
broad forehead. The kings body
was wrapped in a large waxed
inen cloth, and the head was COW
red with a sudarium or face cloth
fcrimson satin. Beneath this were
le royal robes-a tunic OF red
TX damask with gold tissue work
nd a mantle Of crimson satin, upon
yhich was a stole Of thick white
7.nen, a piece oi rich cloth laid
loosely over them, In the right
hand was a sceptre, in the left
rod surmounted by a dove and
oak leaves IN white and Green en-
amel, and a gilt crown was upon
the head. The body was found
almost entire; the innermost COW
ering was another waxed cloth,
fitting closely to the face and limbs.
The length ofthe body was SIX feet
two inches.
Thus Edward lies amid the
"crown'd shadows" OF the great
Washington sentinel., 1898-02-19
Beware or Ointments FOR CataFrh
that Contain Mercury.

Beware or Ointments FOR CataFrh
that Contain Mercury.
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering il through
the mucous surfaces Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do IS tenfold to the
good you can pOssb derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured oy
F. J. Cheney & Co., I oledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ms directly upon the blood and mucous
ssrfaces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu.
me. II IS taken internally, and made in
Toledo, o., by r. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials Tree.
Sold by Druggists. 49,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
----------------'
 PIiuPOSALS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. December 19 ls9S- Sealed proposals. in duplicate. will be re- ceived here until 12 o'clock m., January lS 1899 and then opened, for construction of garbage cremator at Presidio of San Fran cisco, Cal Government reserves right to re- ject or accept any all bids in whole or in part. Preference given to articles of do- nestle production, conditions of price and quality including in the price of foreign productions the duty thereon) being equal and such preference given to articles of American production produced on the Pacific Coast to extent of consumption required by the public service there. Information fur nished application to undersigned. En- velopes containing proposals should be in- dorsed Proposals for Cremator at Presdio of San Francisco, Cal.," and addressed to J M. MARSHALL. Deputy Quartermaster Gen. eral Chief O. M
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
YUKON MAIL.

RELIABLE party returning to Yukon. via Skaguay and Bennett, over the ice with dog teams will leave San Francisco January 10, 1S99 for Dawson, Circle City and by sta- tions on the Yukon River, far as Ram part City; will receive and carry letters sent in Government stamped envelopes at $1 per letter; letters over ounces will be charged extra; all must be staTped according to weight: letters for Atn City will be for warded from Bennett. Call address letters with fee inclosed
 N. B.-Letters received will be answered by postal. which forms a receipt, signed by the carrier. If desired. Address c. G. TOMBSTONE, 331 KearEy st, San Francisco,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
REsoLUTIo:.

 meeting of the Board of New City Hall Commissioners, held Decem- Der l6, 1898, the following resolution was ordered passed to print: Resolved. that the following final ac- ceptance payment be passed to print James J. O'Brien, on contract, No. S3, the sum of s3o0.4 ps; also final payment to John !. McGowan. contract No. S7. sum of s627 50. John D. Spreckels & Bros Co.,, S7S6 30: John Quadt, s55, Gladding. Mclean & Co., seOS 5O: W. H. Mccormack, S25.
 Ayes commissioners Phean Frederick Gallagher.
 SAMUEL H. BECKETT.
 Acting Secretary,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

BUSINESS CORNER.
 $4500-A splendid business corner on Dolores st: improvements consist of substantial building containing store and rooms in the rear; also fiat above of rooms and bath; also cottage adjoining containing rooms total rents Ss9; extra large lot. 55xS7 A GREAT BARGAIN
 PAYS OVER b PER CENT. S3350-Close to Fifth and Market sts.; good tenement property in fine renting locality; this property is offered at a low price in order 10 eHeet an immediate sale
 LEAv FEN WORTH FLATS. S3SO0-Leavenworth st. IT. broaoway: tWo- story building, containing flats; rent SS2 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PROPERTY. S22, ,oC0-Drumm-s corner, within l block or Market st.. large lot: the improvements are oid' but pay fair return on the investment mort gage Of Sl2,O00 can remain.
 ALMOST A. 5o-vARA LOT. $45eo-Lyon St., nr. Post; great big lot, with good location to build cheap flats; property must be sold to close an estate
 PAYS II PER GENT.
 S165G-Bernard st, close to Jones and Pacific; good flats, steadily rented BUILDERS, ATTENTION. s3S00-A big bargain; corner lot, 4iXl9o; north east corner of Frederick and Shrader sts,; lots on Frederick st, each 25X160, can be had for s14O0 each; would make splendid lots
 SEVENTH ST. CORNER.
 $35o0-Seventh st., close to Folsom; corner; 25xS0; ground rent S20 per month.
 PAYS I PER CENT.
 S2500-A good investment, close to Seventh and Folsom sts. double 2-story house; conta lns 10 rooms and basement; always rented; lot 25XS0.
 RICHMOND COTTAGE S2300-Big bargain in. cottage in Rich mond; lot 25x127:6, on Fourteenth ave, nr. Clement st; house contains rooms, bath, etc., and Is very cheap; pays F per cent. S5501-Rent s55: new modern flats Fred erick st., nr. Ashbury; large lots; flats contain and rooms etc., each. A BARGAIN. $4S10-Close to Golden Gate Park; new resi- dence, containing s rooms and bath and finished basement; lot 25xl37 S. this place is brand new and has never been occupied. AN OFFER WANTED. S22. 2.50e-Handsome modern residence Blu chanan st., corner; extra large lot; house con tains F rooms and all modern conYeniences best location in the city; will be sold very cheap
 AN OFFER WANTED.
 See00-Sacramento st; flats, and rooms, etc.. lot 27x127; rent S52 50; both rented. BALDWIN & HOWELL, 10 Montgomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: Hugh Meehan and Hannah Donohue F 10 John C. C. Hill to Mary A. MasterSon .6S-63 Luigi Firpo and Margeritn Nico. 30-2I James McMul1en and Annle L.. Pillow. .... .2S-21 David Lucia and Julia Cassino. ........... 2S IS Steven J. Haugh and Josie NJ Walton 34-S4 Jacob W. Levy and Carrie Pels. g -23
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
BORN.
MARRIED.

HERI4OCK-FINLEY-In Santa Clara. De- cember 20. 1sJs. at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, by the Rev. H. B. Heacock Louis F. Sherlock of San Martin and Irene Finley of Saratoga.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
CITY REAL ESTATE.
RusINESs CORNER.

BALDWIN & HOWELL
 10 MONTGOMERY STREET.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.

Birth marriage and death notices sent by mail will not be inserted. They must be handed in at either of the publication offices and be indorsed with the Eane and residence of per sons authorized to have the same published.
 BORN. BREEN-In this city. December Il, 1S9S to the wife of ]. A. Breen, son. HENRY-In this city. December 17. 1898. to the wife of W. E. Henry, son. PEDDERSEN-In this city, December 20 1898, to the wife of Martin Peddersen. a son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
HENRY J. GALLAGHER CO,

Successors to Flanagan 6 Gallagher) FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBAL- -ERS
 20 Fifth st.. opposite Lincoln school. Telephone South So-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
STORAGE.

PIERCE-RODOLPH Storage and Moving Co.,
 Office 401 Post st.. cor. Powell: tel. Main s7l3
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
SPIRITUALISM.

ATTENTION!
 The celebrated medium and clairvoyant of all clairvoyants, who sees it all, tells you all and never asks question, but before you utter a word she. tells you in full of all that you are marriage, divorce tells of friends and enc, mies' locates log 5, T1es 7s1 and buried treasures Her assistance is priceless. Her Revealed Medicines" registered and copyrighted. cure all diseases on earth, consumption, paralysis rheumatism. all skin diseases, heart and ner- vous affections. The wonderful cures which she has made are the talk of the whole slope. All correspondence sacredly confidential. Treatment and consultation by mail always satisfactory and mRs m9s pR b d% AddTGss
 i1O4 Market st., g. F. The vendome. DR. M. MUEHLENBRUCH. the prophetic seer and psychometrist. box 11S, Oakland. Cal. from lock of hair; 2-cent stamps; rock from mines read. s2 50; life readings by mail, g 50; send for testimonials.
 MRs j. J. WHITNEY celebrated trance test medium. life reader. medical clairyoyant cures disease with revealed remedies: consult when others fail; sittings s1 2a2 Stockton st. MADAME AUGUST, clairvoyant. card reader and Spalmist; truth or no pay; 25c 1l5o Mis- sion st.
 BUSINESS medium and palmist; readings 25c this week; satisfaction guaranteed. 2S4iz 9th. MRS. ELLIS: tests to all: Tues-i'ri p m Mon. s. 2c: sittings Sl. 233 Valencia st
 CLAIRVoYANTS.
 A MRS. DR. F. CLARK.
 Permanently Located in San Francisco.
 At 1o23k Market Street.
 Between Sixth and Seventh.
 While entranced gives aid and advice which will overcome your enemies remove family x,.. -a.+ora Ios+ a afssc+tors rnake n, q rria es with the one you love no failure, remove iniu- ence. bad habits, cures witchery. fits and long standing and mysterious diseases; will give cor rect information law suits. sickness. death. diyorces, absent friends. etc
 E.B.-Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by mall. Send stamp for circular. with special terms. To MRS. DIR. F. CLARK. lo2Sh Market st. MME HANSON, palmist and card reader; past, present and future; 25c 1iS 9th. rm- lO CLAIRvOYANT card reader; 10c: ladies only. 543 Natorna st., bet, 9th and 7th
 MME. ETHEL GRAY, scientific palmist, clair voyant and card reader. 1169 Mission. nr. Sth. MIME. MoREAU, the best medium and card reader 25c up. 7s Fourth st. near Mission Mrs. Hogkins, tr. medium rdgs daily, ;1; cir cles Tues. eve. 25c. S2 $ Spring Los Angeles MME DIR. ANNA THOMAS. first in her pro- fession. has removed to 2S stockton st. MIME. RAvENA reads life Auently; business advice names given; 25c up. Fourth st MIME, sYBILLE. cradle to grave; future hus- bands picture. 25c; ladies sl4 oFarreil st; MRS. B. BAUMANN. the weli-known fortune teller. has opened an office at Sl5 o'Farreh st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-Estate of ISAAC s, BELCHER. deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned executrix of the es- tate of ISAAC s. BELCHER, deceased to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said executrix, at the office of RICHARD BELCHER, Beleher building Marysville, California, the same being her place for the transaction of the business of the said estate. ADELINE N. BELCHER Exeeutrix of the Estate of ISAAC S. BEL CHER. deceased
 Dated at San Francisco, December 19 1Ses
 RICHARD BELCHER Belcher building. Marysville, Cal. Attorney for EXecutrix.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

S450o-A splendid business corner on Dolore st: improvements consist of a substantial building containing store and rooms in tn rear; also fiat above of rooms and bath; als cottage adjoining containing 4 rooms; tota rents S39; extra large lot 55xS7.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

HOI2IL man; must be frst-class bookkeeper; sta te experience, references and wages ex- pected Address box 743 Call office
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS wanted-"S. s." guaranteed to ex- terminate and drive away every rat and mouse from any house or place within days; not poison, will it kill or harm anything but rats and mice; greatest money maker ever handled by agents; boys and girls make SIP to $15 weekly; write quick for terms and territory; we also want hustleTs to take State agency. S. S MFG. O.. Chicago. III.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

GREAT BARGAIN
 PAYS OVER b PER CENT. S3350-Close to Fifth and Market sts.; good tenement property in fine renting locality; this property is offered at a low price in order to effect an immediate sale.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
PARTNERS WANTED.

 A POPULAR author of coon song wishes a partner with money to advance for publica- ton, etc.; a good investment; rare chance. Further particlars Composer box 629 Call. PARTNER with s15O or S2OO to open saloon. Box e40 Call office
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21


 ASSESSMENT NOTICE = Wittram Propeller Company, office and principal place of bus- ness, 327 Market st., San Francisco. Cal. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors. held the 12th day of December, 1s9S an assessment (No. ) of one CD cent per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation. payable ini- mediately in United States gold coin to the secretary at the office of the company at the above address.
 Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 17th day of January 1Sse will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction. and unless payment is made before. will be sold the Sd day of February. 1899, to aythe delinquent assess ment together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Directors.
 CHARLES A. HUG, Secretary.
 327 Market st
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

w ANTED-At Montana House. 7641k Mission st. men to take rooms; IOc l5c and 25c per night; eOc soc and S1 per week
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

LEAV FEN NURTH-ST. FLATS. S3SOO-LeaVenworth st., TIT. broauway: tWo- story building, containing flats; rent sSZ.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

PAYS 14 PER CENT. Sl60G-Bernard st, close to Jones and Paciilc 2 good flats, steadily rented.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

WANTED-NISCEL
  WANTED-Dogs for Klondike Apply at CAT TERMOLE'S cor Davis and Broadway. WANTED-To puchase good upright piano. Room r., Flood building
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

$45Go-Lyon st.. nr. Post; a great big lot, wi old Improvements splendid for teamster or good location to build cheap flats; proper must be sold to close an estate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21
ALAMEDA ADVERTISEMENTS.

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE. HOUSES built to order at your own prices and on your own terms; call and see plans. J. H. YOUNG. Builder. l243 Park st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-21

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PROPERTY. S22, 2,oC0-Drumm-s corner, within l block ( Market st.; large lot: the improvements are oie but pay fair return the investment; mort gage of S12,000 can remain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

Wilmington Made the Principal Distribu
ting Point on the South Atlantic Coast
The Territory Increased Twenty Five
Per Cent and the Working Force Increas-
ed Thirty Three Per Cent

AS is we'll known, the Standard Oil
Company has a pipe station in Will
mington and receives kerosene
oil and other products here,
in tank steamers, to supply the
trade in North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and a large part of Georgia. The
oil is pumped from the vessels through
the pipe line to the station, where
there is a fine tan plant for loading
tank cars, etc, for the interior.
The Messenger recently men,
toned that a handsome brick building
for offices is nearly completed at the
station and considerable other improve
ments are being made.
Nj. Gaylord B. White, of New York,
who is a nephew Of Mrs. c.. H. Robin
son, of u city. and who is one of the
auditors of the company, is in h city.
From him we learn that that
the territory which Wilmington sup
plies has been increased % per cent,
and the number of employees has beer
increased 80 per cent. Without 'deereas-
ing the Norfolk and Richmond terri
tory, some of the territory OF those
cities has been added to WI
mington's territory. The distributing
station at Charleston has been
abolished and the territory of that cfty
has been divided between Wilmington
and Savannah.
This now makes Wilmington the
principal distributing point on the
, Atlantic coast.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
The Ohio Bribery Investigation

Columbus, Ohio, january 31.-The in
v-eStigation into the alleged attempt to
briba Representative Otis to vote for
Senator HANNA during the late senate
rial contest is rapidly drawing to an end.
The committee held a brief session after
the senate adjourned this evening. At
torney II. c.. Campbell was the only wit
ness examined. Mr.. Campbell told of his
personal relations toward Otis. He said
he had frequently acted as attorney for
Otis and always considered him a
straight forwar and honest man. He
said Otis had always been a sort of mild
republican. Campbell said The did not see
how Otis could nave vOted for Hanna, as
Otis was Il member of a free silver club.
Campbell said he had always been on
friendly terms with Senator Hanna and
had BEEN associated i'm "a business way
with some OF Mr.. Hanrta's friends. He
claimed he had been a supporter of Han.
ma until after the latter's position on the
money question had been made known
after his appointment to the senate
Then he had rather drifted away from
senator politically. Campbell claimed
he had been a supporter of Mckinley in
the presidential campaign on account o.
his views on the tariff. Campbell said III
made a speech in Cooper Union hall TO
which the president and Senator Hanna
had both sent him notes of thanks.
1t is believed the committee WIFI com
plete their work and a report or Tathe.
the two reports, will be submitted Soon
Senator Garfield will probably submit
manority report. While Chairman Burk,
will submit the report for the majority.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
THE WORTH & WORTH co.
The Style of One of w~ilmington's 'Staunch
Old Firms Changed-A House That Does
Business in Four States

The announcement lis made in the adj
vertising columns Of The Messenger this
morning that 1.-The Worth & Worth Com
pany' succeeds the firm of Worth &
Worth, wholesale grocers, factors and
commission merchants. Mr.. B. G.. Worth
is president of the new company and Mr..
c. w. Worth general manager
The change in the style of the firm was
of the Eamented Mr.. David G. Worth, but
otherwise there is no change in the per-
sonnet of the firm, the heirs of Mr.. d. G..
Worth being equally interested with the
either members of the company.
With such men as Mr.. B. G. Worth and
Mr.. c. w. Worth in charge of the bust
ness, and with an the facilities and
means of ~transacting the business at
their comma nd, added to the long expe-
rience derived from the successful con-
duct CT the large business of Worth &
Worth, it would be idle to predict success
for the company. The present manage
ment rs also a sufficient guarantee that
the same fair and generous methods of
conducting the business viii be I'M
changed.
The Worth & Worth Company will con-
tinue the business at the old stand at
Mutt and Grace streets, and al business
entrusted to them VIII have careful at
teritto41. The firm was Established in 1853.
and their large wholesale grocery trade
extends into Virginia, North Carolina.
South Carolina and Georgia, even to the
city of Atlanta. The mpan Will travel
several statesmen on the road and expect
to do a more extensive business than
ever. The factor and commission
branch of the business will also be con-
Quoted on the large scale as heretofore.
Our enterprising young friend, Mr.. c.
w. Worth, the general manager of the
company, has been a memper of the firm
for ten years and several years before
ms connection with the firm he was a
clerk in TIE establishment. For a num-
Der OF years. he has been active in the
management and with his long expert
ence in the business, we can predict the
fuIest success for the new company.