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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

It is at just such times that pr. Kil-. mer's Swamp Root is needed.
 When your kidneys are not doing their work, the symptoms which prove it to you are backache, headache, Sedi-I ment in the urine, scalding irritation, in passing it, obliged to go often dur ing the day and to get up many times at night; dizziness, irregular heart, bladder or uric acid troubles, rheuma-t tism, neuralgia, sleeplessness, nervous ness, irritability, sallow complexion, bloating, dropsy, tired feeling, loss of energy and ambition.
 Swamp-Root is a vegetable remedy, the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer (the. eminent kidney and bladder specialist), ,! and has truly marvellous restorative powers over the kidneys.
 You can set your whole system right with Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root
 The best proof of this is a trial, and nothing could be fairer than the offer to send a sample of this great discov- cry for trial absolutely free to any ad- dress
 To get the sample and a book that tells more about this interesting sub-l ject, write to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing-i hamton. N. T.. and mention that youI read this liberal offer In the San Fran-l cisco Sunday Call.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp Root Is what you need. you can purchase the regular 50-cent or $1 sizes at the drug stores.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
SWAMPROOT Is the Great Remedy for Kidney, Bladder ard Uric Acid Troubes-To Prove for Yourself It's Wonderful Merits, You May Have Sample Bottle Sent Absolute FREE by Mail.

You can waste health without know ing it, and poor health almost always begins in the kidneys.
 The most important organs of the whole body are the kidneys.
 They filter your blood and keep it pure.
 People are apt to believe that kidney disease is rather a rare disease, but re- cent discoveries have proved that it is a most common trouble indeed.
 And the proof of this is, that most diseases, perhaps 85 per cent, are caused in the beginning by disorders of the kidneys.
 You can't be sick if your blood is pure, free from kidney poison and dis ease breeding germs.
 Your kidneys should keep it so. That's what they are there for. And as long as they are well they perform their du- ties with thoroughness and dispatch.
 You are well when your kidneys are.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, will make your kidneys well when they are sick.
 Kidney trouble often comes from overwork or overeXertion. From eX- posing them to cold and other weaken ing influences, from lifting or a strain, worrying. From overeating or over drinking. All these things weaken your kidneys and poisonous germs be- gin to creep into your blood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Mechanical Device That Will Ere Long Revolutionize Old
 Methods.
SETTLEMENT EaytBEa tst, 1888

"Unerring mechanism is gradually older, slower and less relia- ble methods in the bank. the office and the shop" said George w. Maxwell, the inventor and manager, to a Call re- porter yesterday while explaining the new mechanical city directory now be- ing introduced in this city, and for which he has just received a patent.
 It consists of a series of rollers within an attractive case, little larger than the ordinary directory.
 A long sheet of paper containing a complete directory of the city runs over the roller, and is operated by a handle. One feature alone commends the use of this admirable invention. This is a revolving supplement, containing all the changes, removals and new names monthly occurring in the entire city. This supplement also acts as an index to the directory, and operates in con- junction with the main directory un> erringly. For instance, you want to find the name of Jones. You turn the supplement- or index, to J, and in a trice the name of Jones appears below in the main body of the directory. Should, however, MT. Jones have moved you will see before your eyes in the supplement his new address, while his old address is also recorded below. The same movement which brings the name desired into view exposes simultaneous ly his change of residence or new ad- dress in the monthly supplement.
 A vital defect of the book directories is that large number of people move just after the directory canvass is made. resulting in their address being wrong year after year.
 When you move, all that is necessary is to telephone or send a postal to the office and the change will appear in the new monthly supplement. What the monthly magazine is to the daily paper so is the old book directory 10 the new system.
 MT. Maxwell was for several years the publisher of MaXwell's Los Angeles Directory, recognized as one of the best in the United States. The present wo, k is published by the San Francisco Me- chanical Directory Company, sos Clay street.
 I've have just completed" remarked MT. Maxwell, "an exhaustive canvass of the city. We have met with grati- lying success; nearly every important institution in the city having sub scribed."
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
QUARTZ NOW BEING
 MINED AT DAWSON
P. H. MILLER ARRIVES FROM
 THE FAMOUS GOLD FIELDS.
Valuable Mines Have Been Discov- cred, but There Is Lack of machinery to Work
 the Ore.

P. H. Miller, who has large mining in- terests in Dawson City. arrived in this city yesterday and reports everything we'll in the frozen regions of the north. Inci- dentally he finds an agreeable difference in climatic conditions.
 Mir Miller is interested in several claims on Little Bonanza Creek about three miles from Dawson, and is the discoverer of a quartz mine which is supposed to be on the mother lode. The quartz taken out is worth from $500 to $2600 per ton. The drift is all through soft limestone, and the miners are enabled to make from three to six feet per day and whne large quantity of ore has been taken out none of it has been worked, as there is not a stamp-mill or smelter in Dawson. MT. Miller represents number of miners who are working quartz claims, and was delegated by them to purchase two stamp mills and smelter, which will be shipped to Dawson as soon as possible
 Like all others who have mined in the Northwest Territory, MT. Miller rails bit terly at the officials of the Canadian Gov ernment, who, according to his statement, want to take everything in sight and a little more if possible. These officials make their own assays, and charge a 10 per cent royalty besides. Then there is a duty to be paid the Canadian Govern ment for all goods shipped out. and an- other duty to be paid the United States Government for all shipped into this coun- J. position. There are no quartz mills, and with all these duties 1t is impossible to ship quartz at profitable rates, and there are tons of it waiting to be worked. .Daw- son now has municipal government, and it is expected that this will bring about a better state of things. There were forty representatives of the Canadian Govern ment in the city last year, and they were classed by the miners as Northern Chi namen,'' as the most opprobious title that could be bestowed upon them.
 The opening of these quartz mines means a new lease of life to the whole district. Placer mines soon play out, and the men who are working the placers belong to a class which is not con- tent to wait and work; they want to get a fortune quick and get out. On the other hand the quartz mines are being taken up by men of energy and ability, whose stay ing qualities will stand the test of long season of work for comparatively small returns If a good steady income Is as sured as a final result. These are the men who are staying in Dawson; the others are getting out
 There is plenty of food for the winter SC eason in and about Dawson now and no suffering is anticipated. The portion of the city destroyed In the recent conf1agra- ton is rapidly being rebuilt with more substantial buildings than those de- strOyed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Sources of Tin.

The tin used on the tin plate industry comes from several sources. The best of these is found in Australia and the Straits Settlements. The latter furnish tin. This is regarded as the purest, and is in consequence more sought after by the manufacturers of tin plate The Cornwall mines were discovered about 55 one source of this mineral. In 1240 tin was found in Bohemia. Five hundred years later in 1760, the Banca mines were opened. In the following century Aus trala became a producer of block tin on a large scale. From 1872 tin has been found in commercial quantities in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
 The United States has not been so for tunate, although many attempts have been made from time to time to find tin. as 1S40, but there was no mining done un- til 1868. Only for a short time were the mines operated: they were then closed down, and remained so until 1888. In this property with the intention of operating, but 1t was sold to an English syndicate before two years had passed. Something like s800,000 was spent but no special re- suits were secured; The total product of at $56 900. The Harney Peak Mine is the story of another futile attempt to get tin in commercial quantities. The liar ney Peak as it is familiarly called, is sit uated near Custer City s. D. A great deal of money has been spent In the de- velopment of this mine. but it is doubtful if more than ten tons of metal have been taken out of the ground. The English capitalists were also heavily interested in this attempt. In Alabama, North Caro- lima and Virginia tin bearing rock has been found. In no sense can the United States be regarded as a tin-producng country-Yale Review.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
VERNER'S ODD EXPERIENCE. Rockford Man Who Receives Verbal
 Messages From Unseen People.

Axel Werner of Rockford, H., is a man who has had queer visions. When he read in the Sunday Inter Ocean of last week or the strange dreams and visions that have come to Chicago people, he sat down and wrote the story of similar oc- currences in his own experiences. Unlike most dreamerS, MT. Werner refuses to be- lieve that there is anything supernatural in his second sight. and is trying to de- eide upon a scientific explanation. At all times, waking and sleeping, Werner hears voices whispering in his ear Sometimes they are gentle and low and persuasive. At other times they are jarring and harsh, commanding him to do some particular thing. Sometimes they reveal secrets to him.
 The voices began about five years ago, and have driven Werner almost to insan- telepathy, and that friends and enemies resort to this method of speaking to l4Im or influencing him. For example. he says: My wife once bought some goods at a store, but said nothing to me about it. A few days afterward I said to my wife: "I had such queer dream-that you owe $6 at -'s store.' Yes she answered, I do Mrs. F. wanted me to buy something and I had no money with me- Now, I think continues Werner, in Swedish id- iom, that the same power works both the goods and then gave me the dream.
 "Once," Werner says, T saw Christ hanging on the cross, and at the same time I heard the finest music and song. once saw IraHlpS SltllHS pesiue my peu, and the voices told me that some time should be like that"
 Werner claims that angels sometimes visit him in waking vision, and he is not a little puzzled to find that they talk with the voices of very common people. The voices are those of a man and woman, and they appear to come together. Some times they say in unison. ''I am God at other times, "I am the devil"
 When Werner first heard the voices hVe years ago they said: Listen to your mothers voice Later they said, Listen to the voice of your father" Werner father is living.
 Werner is shopkeeper. and declares that the voices have so distracted him he is unable to attend his store and is losing
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
THE BUILDING OF THE HOUSE. Some Striking and Interesting Feat
 ures of the City's Growth.

To one accustomed to walk abroad in the neighborhoodi where he hyes tne building of new houses here ana IhenS ere is certain to be of interest. Suppose, TOT instance the construction or some great apartment house comes under ms eye. He sees some day men set up lot or fock drills on a spot of ground that ne mas often passed and from the moment they begin to pound labor there never ceases. When the drills have gone other men put in the foundations, ana graduallS the tne walls. with activity about It always. The time comes at last when the walls are up and the roof is on, and then there comes a period in which for time progress seems suspended, but that is only because work is at such a stage that the workers are no longer visible: they are inside now, engaged upon the finishing and putting III the various fittings.
 It may be that the man who saw the drills placed and the great building started and carried near to completion passing this way again, and after night fall, he sees it lighted in every story and all around. Curtains of lace hanging now at the windows; chandeliers within glowing with lights At the entrance a glimpse of a spacious marble hall, bril- liantly illuminated: a liveried hallman at and peopled; and what a wonderful change from the day the drills were set up on the vacant land.
 And one can scarcely help wondering where all the people come from to fill 1t, for this is a costly building, fitted with every appliance of luxury as well as com- fort, and only people of good incomes can afford to live in it. But such houses are built in numbers, and as fast as they are finished the tenants come. apparent ly, just as they do for the lower priced apartments and flats everywhere build ing.
 And of scarcely, if any, less interest is it to see the private houses go up in scores, and at all sorts of prices, from hOuSeS at comDaratWelY low figures up to houses, many of them, of large cost Here, again. one is almost inclined to wonder where all the people come from who can afford to buy or hire these fine houses They help to give one some idea of the city's growth in wealth as well as population.-New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

The will of Martin Nolan. who died on the 18th inst. was filed for probate yes terday. Decedent's estate Is valued at s1Oo GOO. The use of the estate is granted the widow, Mrs. Bridget Nolan, during her lifetime, and at her death Is to be divided among four daughters, Mrs. WinI- fred A. Rimlinger, Mrs. Nellie F. Miller, Mrs. Mary A Glynn and Mrs. Sarah J.
 The will of Lawrence Cunningham, late cashier of the firm of Shea, Bocqueraz Ss Co. who died on the 18th inst. was also filed. Following are the bequests: {: To Mrs Mary Sheahy. sister, s25OO; Mrs. Mary Hussey. a widow, 500: St. Dom molly. s100: Father Flood, s1OO; Father Maraschi. s1OO Father Crowley. slO0; to Archbishop Riordan. for Catholic Home for Old People, -$100; for the cathedral,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
COLLEGE MUSICIANS.
The Berkeley Glee Club Will Give
 Fifteen Concerts in the State.

The glee mandolin and banjo clubs of the University of California will leave to- morrow on their southern tour, for the purpose of giving holiday concerts. The boys are in great shape this season, and they expect to make a name for them selves as musicians. In all the clubs will give fifteen concerts, under the auspices of the swell society people of each place where they appear The points that will be made by the club are: San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara. Santa Ana, River side and Los Angeles. There are thirty members in the clubs this season W. w Davis is the leader of the glee and A. w Black of the mandolin and banjo clubs The soloists are: A. H. Cogswell. bary- tone; E. G. Custer. cello; c. B. Parcelis. violin Clarke Briggs, pianist; G. B. New ion monologist
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
ADVERTISEMENT SENT FREE TO MEN
The State Medical Institute Discovers a Remarkable Remedy for Lost
 Vigor
ARE SENDING FREE A TRIAL PACKAGE
 TO ALL WHO WRITE.

Free samples of a most remarkable remedy are being distributed by the State Medical Institute, Fort Wayne, Ind. It cured so many men who had battled for years against the mental and physical suffering of lost manhood that the inSti- tute has decided to distribute free trial packages to all who write. It is home treatment and all men who suffer with any form of sexual weakness, resulting from youthful folly, premature loss of strength and memory, weak back, varico- cele, or cancellation of parts can now cure themselves at home.
 The remedy has a peculiarly grateful effect of warmth and seems to act direct to the desired location, giving strength and development just where it is needed. It cures all the ills and troubles that come from years of misuse of the natural func- tions and has been an absolute success in all cases. A request to the State Med ical Institute, 193 First National Bank building. Fort Wayne, Ind, stating that YOU desire one of their free trial pack ages will be complied with. The institute is desirous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave home to be treated and the free sample will en- able them to see how easy it is to be cured of sexual weakness when the proper remedies are employed. The in- stitute makes no restrictions. Any man who writes will be sent free sample, carefully sealed in plain package so that It's recipient need have no fear of embarrassment or publicity. Readers are requested to write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
PISTOLESI FILES SUIT. Court Asked to Compel the Count of
 Votes Given Him.

On behalf of L. c. Pistolesi Judge Belcher yesterday issued an alternate writ of mandate compelling the Board of Election Commissioners to immediately count the votes received by Pistolesi for the office of Superior Judge for the un- expired term, or to show cause at 10 a. m. on the 27th inst. why the same has not been dCne.
 The Election Commissioners, following the advice of Attorney Garret McEner- ney, refused to count the votes for the unexpired term, and in event the court compels such a count Pistolesi will have but little time to enjoy the office he
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
A Blunder in an Indictment.

United States District Judge de Haven yesterday sustained the demurrer to the indictment against I. w. Bain and Grace Allison, charged with using the mails for the purpose of swindling aged and yer 0ant bachelors in quest of wives The de- murrer was to the effect that the indict- ment charged each of the defendants with the commission of more than three of lenses named in section 54S0 of the Re- vised Statutes. Judge de Haven said that
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
An oriental,s Christmas.

Wong Kin. Chinese clerk in the Postof- fee, was presented yesterday by his fel- low employees with an elegant umbrella as a Christmas present. Wong is Christian and can sing hymns by the yard. He is very popular with his colaborers on &C., count of his obliging disposition
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

the defect could be cured by new in- dictment He therefore ordered the charges to be resubmitted to the Grand Jury and new indictment to be filed, in the meanwhile holding the defendants to answer on the bail bonds already fur nished.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
McGLADE IS BAsHFUL.
Brought Before Judge Carroll Cook,
 hut Refused to Enter a riea-

Peter w. McGlade, former bookkeeper for Superintendent of Streets Ambrose. was arraigned before Judge Carroll Cook yesterday morning on the indictment of the Grand Jury charging him with forg- ing a number of warrants. One week s time was given him fin which to plead. and his counsel, Patrick Reddy, an nounced that at the proper time a motion would be made for a reduction of the bail. The present amount Is S10000.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
An Absolute Specific

hair is Smiths Dandruff Pomade Sam pie free. Address Smith Bros., Fresno,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
HON. J. D. CONNELLY,

$1OO; for the residence of cathedral clergy, S1OO; for his private use, S200; to the Sisters of the Holy Family, SlO0; to the Society of St. Vincent ue Paul, $100; to the Catholic Orphan Asylum of San Francisco. s100; to the Catholic Orphan Francisco Protestant Orphan Asylum, S10O. The residue of the estate is be- queathed to the widow, Mrs. Kate Cum Oippban
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Wills Filed For Probate.

Ladies' taiIor-made suits. Fur capes cloaks. credit M Rothschild. 211 Sntter st. T. and !.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with or without removal. J. Noonan. 1O17-1O2s Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
DO NOT FORGET THE SICK CHILDREN.

Dr. Wong Him, Nos.
 115 and IT Mason street, San Francisco, Cal.-This Is to certify that I have been for several years a great sufferer from Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, a tumor in the let side and other dis eases incidental to fe- males; that 1 have for weeks and months at a sx,,,A HAao $A+aIl,, l>l1
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

to attend to my domestic affairs, and much of the time confined to the bed. Nothing could be done for me that afforded more than tempo rary relief. About three months ago was ad- vised to place myself under your treatment. On my frs. interview, after feeling my pulse, you described my condition more accurately than I could have done myself. After using your medicine and following your advice since that time I am very happy to say I have tirely recovered my health; am fully able to family of children; indeed for the past 15 or 20 years l have not enjoyed robust health.
 MRS. HETTIE E. LOWE,
 3S71 24th street. San Francisco Cal. October IS, 1898.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-10
GREAT BEND KANSAS. THURSDAY,

families represented on the delegation
which have been personally injured by
excessive drinking on the part of any
member of such families.
"A little family jar was unfortu
nately brought in as q side issue.
The woma of trancient habits
did not offer to get sarcastic" after
the mayors just rebuke.
ALI the counciimen behaved them
selves admirably before so many of the
fair sex. though Councilman Savage
got just little bit fidgety.
The ladies expressed themselves as
being glad that they had found out tht
mayor and council were not such awful
bad boys as some busy bodies had paint
ed them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-10
For Lincoln's Birthday.

For several years past the Sons of
Veterans camp of this city has each
year, according to one of the rules of
the order, celebrated Lincoln's BIRTH
day by holding an open meeting, and
rendering patriotic program. The
Sons of Veterans organization is the
only one that has thus far observed
the day as a national holiday. This
speakers in Kansas, and an excellent
quartet will furnish music. We in
vite and desire the attendance of al
of our citizens. We wish to show you
that we are not organized to flaunt
the bloody shirt, but that we are a
patriotic organization resting on the
broad principles of friendship. charity
and loyalty. We desire the hearty CO.
operation of the citizens of this city,
and to that end invite you to attend
that meeting on February 18th, at the
opera house. No admission fee will be
charged. The Hon. Ed. Madison of
Dodge City and Rev. Father Brown
of our city will deliver patriotic speech
es. The college quartet will furnish
music. Come out and enjoy an even
ing's entertainment of patriotism. Show
US by attending our meeting. that you
are in sympathy with our principles and
objects. We are sure that you will
have warmer spot in your heart for
the Sons Of Veterans and that you ap~
preciate the fact that this camp is the
largest in the state and composed of
some of our best citizens.
Yours in F. c. Il,
w. l. MENDENHALL.
THEo GRIFFITH.
w. P. FEEDER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-10

When the riCn cUai baruDS of the
east recently agreed to tina demands of
the miners and raised the price paid
for mining 10 cents on the. ton, the
act was heralded as another evidence
OF returning prosperity. And it is
prosperity for the mine owners, for
they Immediately raised the price of
coal to consumers 25 cents on the ton.
making them gain of Is cents on the
Ton after allowing 10 cent raise iI's
a cold day ahen combined capital does
not see horse 90 the people.