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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Some Persuasive Silk News.
Our silk store is always interesting, always repete with the newest taste
full, stylish fabrics, and always prepared to give you silks as low Oh lower in
price than can be bought elsewhere. Instance these few items:
c. j. Bonnet & Cie's Lyons Celebrated Black Taffetas.

C. J. Bonnet g. Cie.'S % inch Dress TaffetaS,
fine bright and lustrous quality, at &C.
c. J. Bonnet & Cie.'s 70 inch Black Dress
TaffetaS, extra heavy and rich fabric, the popu-
lar material for full costumes, at S3c.
SUMMER SILKS.
$500 yards all silk, one yard wide. Lyons
dye, printed japanese Silk, extra fine and
bright quality, new and exclusive designs, in
black and white, navy and white, the best
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Cleaning, Dyeing, and Storing.

Garments that are put away for the summer without having been thor
and the like. Our exclusive materials and methods used for dry cleaning
prevent shrinkage and will brighten cdoS; no injurious chemicals used. We
clean curtains and blankets and will store them during the summer months free
of any extra charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
ST Negligee Shirts at ACC.
And other Fixings for Men.

Mems Negligee Shirts, Madras, sizes 1416 to
II inches neck, every shirt worth at least 81.
They are slightly tossed, not soiled, the result
of a very busy two weeks selling. We have
made the prices ACC. for the lot.
CSC. SHIRTS.
A little lot of Negligee Shirts, with collar
attached, added to our lot of 81 Shirts, and all
at CSC.
A very few of the $3.50 and S1.75 Flannel
Shirts still left, price 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

among this lot, regular price $+.9S to $6.+S, at
$500.
100 washable Sailor Suits, of the good kind,
imported gaIlatea and regatta cloth, beautiful
styles and nicely gotten up, 3 to II year sizes,
regular price $2,98 and S3.48, at $3.50.
Finest quality striped Seersucker BlouseS,
with Glen collar and pearl buttons, 6 to IS
year sizes, value SOC, tomorrow 48c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Rugs at Divided Prices.

Cottage handmade Rugs, Okla, $685. lax
IL, $1,000; i2xt6, $i2 50.
Also 500 Carpet Veranda Seats at 2se. in
stead of SOC.
Rug dept. I'd floor annex.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

MEMS CYCLING SUITS
Even If you do regret not having one of
our Bicycle Suits to-day, don't do so next
Sunday. $3.50 and So. so Suits, IS; $40 Suits,
So.7S; so and SIS Suits, 50. so.
THE WHITE SHIRT AT 81.
To the men who do not wear fancy Shirts
In Summer our White Shirt at 81 should be
of interest. 1t is a great deal lighter than the
ordinary Shirt, will fit you comfortably, and
Is superior to any regular 81. 50 Shirt. 3 styles
of Shirts, S lengths of sleeves, and at s..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

Women'S white Canvas Oxfords, French
heels, $3.50.
Women'S tan Russia Calf Tennis Shoes,
rubber Soles, 81 so.
Women's tan Russia Calf Bicycle Oxfords.
corrugated soles, $285.
Women'S light tan Willow Calf Bicycle Ok
fords, drab elkSkin soles, $3.50
Women's dark tan kid "a Bicycle Boots,
new last, $500.
Women's medium tan kid "a Bicycle Boots,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
WOmen's Outing Suits and Separate Skirts
Summary at Summary Prices
Summary at Summery Price

UMHV Ut ouHHIST INVS
Think Of the convenience of these ready-to-wear suits and skirts; if you
are going away in a hurry, a few minutes will fit you; the time and annoyance
of drssmaking is avoided, and then you get new, upto-date, becoming things
that are good but inexpensive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
BROOKLYN.
FOrcefuI Buying That Makes Lavish Selling.

Perhaps en reason why nature $50 perfect oepStm h H6mao MmkSm her fs so mcoranhem h
ohms so hBhm her accustomed YIELD is because she has learned how by lint of pBNhCb by the doing of
ameh so very often Like nature this stores maintenance progress, its order its em@H its ABILITIES its cor
where to get Hewy merchandise you want and at prices tina will you nnn real good and give your mm mheh
fymN SPENT the money some other nwdme;a d@ along comes amha Monday Mh with more tmHs accustomed yield
Hmm g golden opportunities or ho@w rise the sum- Wnyol be one to hea advantage of mn1
Your ORDER sent to Bym mail will have Just as uhC care and ponpeS ah you came in person; write B RELY
Our delivery service Includes the @mgd anp urhSShee of barge hay abroad dtonN within radius o 400 mile
When the purchase monBt $500 or more Heg cd WILDE Sntm Of che to any aMmd station in Nw York Ne
jersey Pennsylvania and the lew England Estates
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Decorated China at UndecOrated Prices.

Shipments of new goods have been
make the needed room all the articles
ed on tables and repriced with but one
ntire lot on Monday.
Handkerchief Boxes, 7sc., reduced from
81. so.
Olive Dishes. 1oc., reduced from 2oc.
Chocolate Pots, SOC, reduced from S1.25 ;
500, reduced from $500.
Bath Sets, SOC.
Condensed Milk Jars, with plate, ACC.
Cups and SaucerS, Plates, Pickle Dishes, Nut
and Fruit Dishes, and many like articles, all
marked at %hurry-out prices,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

The China man is house cleaning
pouring in and more are coming. To
that will not be duplicated have been pi
object in view: The closing out of the
Celery Trays, 25c. reduced from 800.
Cracker Jars, Soc, reduced from csc. and
$3.50.
Cheese Dishes, CSC, reduced from $225.
Ice Cream Trays, SOC, reduced from 81. so;
$1.25, reduced from 81. 50, and $1.48, reduced
from $500.
Fruit Bowls, CSC, reduced from $500.
Bread Trays, 35c., reduced from $3.50.
Glove Boxes, 75c, reduced from 81 50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

value yet offered at SOC, sold elsewhere
at 7oc.
400 yards "a inch all silk Lyons printed
Foulards, good, strong cloth, In navy and
white, black and white. also black ground with
colored designs, at 3oc. instead of 69c.
1900 yards "a inch all silk Lyons printed
Foulards, new and stylish designs, beautiful
color combinations or black and colored
ground, at 69c. instead of 500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

Large assortment of white Pique Waists,
plain and fancy. Si.25, $t,4S, Si.98, $2.2S,
$29S. New King Waist, 9i.49, 1859, S1.98 to
$3.25.
1898 INSTEAD OF $3.50.
400 assorted China Silk Waists in plain
black, fancy stripes and plaids, also shepherd
plaidS.
$29S INSTEAD OF $500 AND $4.25.
A choice lot of black China Silk Waists,
made bias tucking, detachable silk collars;
this lot includes some Taffeta Silk Waists.
$4.oS INSTEAD OF $3.50 AND $3.50.
25o well assorted Taffeta Silk Waists In
black tucked front, in handsome plaids, stripes
and checks, all shirt waist style exceptional
values
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

Women's tan or black kid, full length
Bicycle Boots, corrugated sole, $37S
Women'S tan willow Calf Golf Boots, heavy
Soles with rubber disks, $685..
600 pairs women's and children's tan and
black Oxford Ties.
Women's Bicycle Boots and Boys Shoes on
table where you can carefully examine them
at leisure, and the prices are about half the
original
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
AIlurements in Women's Cotton and Silk
Shirt Waists.

is said that the shirt waist has come to stay; it's not the case with ours
every Gay aaS 10 Inc aSotme1t OF oamuneI' ne%neS M aaTacnvenesS
For 19c tomorrow we have waists that no one would be ashamed to wear
and then from 800. and 49c. up; such prices are phenomenal. Glance through
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

high neck, short sleeves, with drawers
to match, regular 45c. quality at 3 for 800.
Mems extra fine colored Balbriggan Shirts,
bound with silk, pearl buttons and long
sleeves, and drawers to match, with Sus-
pender straps and pearl buttons, sizes
shirts, "a to ~ ;drawers, 80 to 50, regular SOC.
quality at 3 for 500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
A SeasOnabIe Showing of Shoes

1t pays to buy good fitting Shoes, pays in the comfort you have and p
In the wear you get. Our Shoes are made on the best shaped lasts, they c.
form to the feet, they look neat and are fashionable. Here are some indu
for Tomorrow:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
An Incident in Washable Dress Stuffs.

for themselves, they will speak
1212c. quality Organdie Lisse for 7c.
i2l9c. quality Percale for &c.
i2l2c. quality Organdie Rayure, &c.
Section C, extreme rear.
15c. quality stripe Organdie for &C.
i5c. quality Lappet Lawns for &c.
iSc. quality Printed Madras for &c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
A Word
About
Upholstery

$1.75, $3.50, &2io, $3.50 and S4.7s each.
1000 yards Printed Grenadine CottaKe
Drapery at ioc. yard, value 2sc.
Wire Window Screens and Doors, Shades,
Awnings and Slip Covers at short notice,
Lace Curtains cleaned, and storage free until
wanted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Vacation Bicycles.

If you are going away it is neces-
sary to have a reliable mount. There
is nothing more reliable than a Spali-
ing, at any price.
Mems Roadsters, 5000.
Homen's Roadsters, 5000.
Racer (speciaD, $75.oo.
Mems an Women'S C~hainless. $4,000.
Boys and Girls Juvenile Wheels, ~ inch,
$2Sooi - inch, 5000; 2o inch, $500.
Cameras, Photographic supplies and all
kinds of Sporting Goods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
One of Our Rocker Events.

Here are 20 large Colonial Rockers, they are we'll finished throughout,
graceful and ornamental in appearance, comfortable and convenient, the
backs and cushions are nicely covered with tapestry, in fact they have been
selling regularly for $500, we art able to offer this lot at exactly half,
that IS $40
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

nc. quality fine printed DimitieS for ioc.
nc. quality Handspun Ducks and Welts for
1oc.
1sc. quality Woven Dress Madras, 1oc.
25c. quality plaid Linen BatiSte for 1Sc.
CSC. quality French Organizes for i5c.
SOC. quality Mousseline de Sole for 2Sc.
SOC. quality Silk and Cotton ZephyrS for 2oc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

Dresden and black, steel rod, case and
taSSel, all colors and black, and at St.oo.
Also an all over-ruffles pure Silk Para
sol, all colorS, too, at the little price Of
500.
And a pure silk canopy shape tucked
ParaSol, in all colorS, at 8i.o0.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
THE CONTRACT BROKEN. Games Will Here after Be Held at Central Park.

Football Managers Prichard of Stanford and Brown of Berkeley met to-day in this city and gave formal notice to Colonel Robinson, proprietor of Recreation Park, that their colleges considered the con- tract entered into last August for use of the grounds for college games at an end. The contract has still one year to run, but as the clause which. prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquors on the premises was violated during the foot ball matches of last season the manage ment of both colleges thought it best to take advantage of the annulment and terminate their obligation.
 Favorable terms have been secured from the owners of Central Park, the scene of former football matches, and a contract was drawn up to-day which will probably be ratified in due time by the student bodies of the interested colleges. In the new agreement the university man. agement reserves the right to put in their own seats. This provision is made to prevent the recurrence of such an acci- dent as happened during last year S intercollegiate gridiron contest at Rec reation Park, when the roof of the grand stand fell in, resulting in the inquiry of many people.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27

cure their outfits of the local merchants. While the original committees represen- tatiyeS did some good, there were d ISW who placed the body under cloud by their conduct. 1p the work, and hoped that with the heIn of the original commercial bodleS it would recover some of the lost ground. To this end, Manager J. A. richer sent ont invitations to all the organizations named asking them to send representa- lives to a meeting to be held for the pur- pose of devising ways ana means t1 t caa[y fa " on the work and finally establish the fact that San Francisco is the best port on the Western coast to outfit. Some or the bodies have responded and named repre- sentativeS but there are some Wnlcn seem to be suffering from "cold feet, so to speak At least, they nave not named any one to be at the meeting, and unless a move is made in this direction very soon the Board of Trade is likely to take up the burden and carry the project on it's own shoulders. Maybe that is what some desire, as such move would give them the beneht or success and they would not be responsible for failure should that De the late oI the venture.
 Manager .Filcher says that every day the number of inquiries from prospective Klondlkers continues to increase, and large numbers of the writers state that they are intending to get their outfits in this city. He and his assistants continue to send out hundreds of letters and an swers to inquiries. The exhipIL at the bureau of information at the foot or Mar ket street is still a source or interest to hundreds who are going to the north As soon as the committee or the board decides Ipon some concerted action the field of usefulness of the bureau Will De increased 100 per cent
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
Superintendent Hayes Is Under the Cathode
 Ray.
The Broom Factory Runs Thousands of Dollars
 Behind.
THE SECRETARY INQUIRIES
Trying tc Find Why the Broom Factory Is Losing So Much
 Money.

Secretary of State L. H. Brown and the State Board of Examiners have been busy for several days investigat- ing alleged shortages in the accounts of the Home for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind.
 Secretary Brown spent all day yes- terday with Superintendent Hayes of the Home He made a thorough inves- tigation of all accounts and discovered that the income from the broom manu- featuring department is from three to four thousand dollars short. It was rumored that the shortage affected the veracity of the superintendent, but this statement was denied last night by all in authority connected with the Home.
 Superintendent Hayes said: There has been no investigation of my per- sonal accounts. The Secretary of State and the State Board of Examiners have been going over the books and they have found that there is a short age. This is owing to the fact that the broom market has been very bad, wages have been such that it has been impossible for us to compete with the low prices of the outside world. An examination of the records will show that the broom dealers of the city have done badly also"
 Directors Glascock and Smith denied that the investigations affected the standing of the superintendent, and ex- Director T. c. Coogan said he did not see how it would be possible for the superintendent to do any grave wrong without the knowledge of the directors
 Superintendent Hayes admitted that the affairs of the institution are being thoroughly investigated by the State Board of Examiners, but he expressed himself as perfectly satisfied that no harm could come to him from the in- vestigation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
AD0LPH SUTR0
 RAPIDLY SINKING It Is Not Expected That He Will Live Over a Few
 Hours.
A Corps of Physicians Working Zeal ousiy to Prolong His
 Days

Adolph Sutro, the man who so energet- ically fought his way up from the ranks of the unknown and by his owne efforts has commanded the respect and admira- ton of the Pacific Coast, is at last near Ing his end, and 1t is feared that a few hours will suffice for the sands of his life to run out.
 The lifetime of vigorous, active work told on his system, and for some time his mind has been gradually weakening. This crisis was reached a few weeks ago, when the court decided that he was no longer capable of looking after his financial in- terests, and a guardian was appointed.
 This trouble, however, was only the warning signal-the coming dissolution first showed itself in the overworked brain, but since that has given out, the whole system has been gradually weak ening.
 Yesterday several physicians were In at most constant attendance, but their skill seemed to be of little avail, as the old financier Is sinking rapidly. It is ex- pected that a few short hours will see the end.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
LINCOLN RELIEF CORPS.
Celebrating Its Anniversary-Pres entation of Corps Badges to
 Old Veterans.

The fourteenth anniversary of the in- stitution of Lincoln Relief Corps, aux Hilary to the Grand Army of the Repub- lie, was celebrated last Thursday night in Lincoln Hall by an entertainment and social. The members of Lincoln Post. G. A. R., were specially invited guests.
 Department, Commander N. P. Chipman and staff were present, as were also Mrs. D. A. Kinne, Mrs. Cora A. Merritt, Mrs. Geraldine E. Frisbie and many depart ment officers of the Women's Keller Corps and visitors from other local corps and from those across the bay.
 During the evening the ladies of Lin coin Relief Corps presented to the mem bers of Lincoln Corps set of corps badges such as were used during the Civil War to indicate the corps to which a soldier belonged. These badges. forty three in number, presented a very fine appearance when displayed in the hall The presentation was by Edith M. Com stock, the president, and they were re- ceived by Past Commander C. J. Handy Then followed a short literary and musi- cal programme and a congratulatory ad- dress by General Chipman. Colonel C. Mason Kinne presented, on behalf of the donor, a beautiful-framed picture of 'Sheridan's Ride.'' executed by H. w Mortimer, past post commander. and by him donated to Lincoln Post During in, termission refreshments were served.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
CARING FOR THE HELPLESS.
State Commission in Lunacy Discuss
 the Wants of the Asylums.

the Wants of the Asylums.
 The members of the State Commission on Lunacy held a conference yesterday relative to the best methods of conduct ing the hospitals and asylums under their charge. Governor Budd presided. The others present were: Attorney-General William F. Fitzgerald Secretary of the State Board of Health; W. T. Mathews, superintendent of the State hospitals; {; Dr. F. w. Hatch, Dr. M. B. Campbell and pr. James Gibson of Southern Cali fornia, Dr. Asa Glars and James Me Dougal of Stockton, pr. E. w. King and Senator J. II. SeWell of Mendocino, Dr. F. M. Sponogle and Isaac Upham of Az news, Dr. A. M. Gardner and A. J. Hull of Napa. There was an interesting dis cussion regarding the benefits to be de- rived from similar dietary system of the staple foods and the clothing of the patients of the several institutions. The idea prevailed that If the State could purchase large supplies of the necessaries of life for the asylums there could be a great saving, besides insuring the pa tients uniform treatment wherever they might be.
 Another discussion was upon the sys- tenn under which civil service examina- tions may be held The Attorney-General suggested that the Superintendents of the hospitals assemble and formulate the questions to be asked. Some time was consumed in a discussion as to whether the estimates for the necessaries for the hospitals should be made monthly or quarterly, and the opinion was that the present system of making the estimates monthly is the best In this connection the commission decided that it would be good plan for the several institutions to make an exchange of their surplus goods and products. For example, there is a large amount of dried fruits at the Home for the Care of the Feeble Minded at St. Helena which can be made use of in the other hospitals.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-27
Ferry Depot Frauds Are as Numerous as Flowers in the Merry Month
 Of May.
PAINT HAS BEEN SUBSTITUTED FOR POLISH
Harbor Commissioners Lend Favor Contractors Upon the Approval of Inflated Estimates by Their Architect,
 Edward R. Swain.

There seems to be no good reason to doubt the truth of the assertion that the members of the Board of State liar bor Commissioners, or such of them as have had to do with the letting of ferry building contracts, are as impartial a body of men as is to be found Tn this or any other country.
 A careful perusal of the revelations that have been made by The Call in connection with the manner in which these contracts have been let and en- forced will be deemed by any fair-mind- ed person to be sufficient justification for this belief Every contractor has been permitted to share in the good things that have been dispensed with such frequency that the end is already in sight. For all of this generosity the State has to show the imposing front of a big stone building. within the walls of which there may be found as large and costly a collection of shoddy in terior finishings as a dishonest man would care to see.
 Almost every day for the past two weeks The Call has devoted a portion of it's columns to the duty of exposing the shameless methods by which the State has been systematically robbed by the men who have been intruSted with the expenditure of the funds pro- vided for the erection of a union de- pot and ferryhouse that was intended to be, and should have been, an orna- ment to the water front, and a credit to a great and wealthy State. There are other chapters to the shameful story What there is left to tell is not one whit less shameful than what has gone before.
 The firm that holds the contract for doing the painting and polishing in the new ferry building has, like other con- tractors, proffted largely by the acts of Architect Swain and the Board of liar bor Commissioners in substituting poor materials and cheap workmanship for good materials and costly workman ship in the interior construction of the building. The contract for all of the painting and polishing work in the building was let to the firm of George J. Smith & Sons for the stipulated sum Of S12,900. This sum has since been added to from time to time by the pay ment of considerable amounts for ex- tras made necessary by continual changes in the original plans and spec ifications in the interest of other con tractors.
 It appears that the loss sustained by the State on account of the manner in which this painting contract has been carried out is not to be measured by