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The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
CONTRACTORS OPPORTUNITIES.
Californians to Have an Equal
Chance for Government Work.

Several days ago dispatch was sent to
Washington by the Chamber of Com
merce asking that California contractors
be given a chance to bid for contracts for
new constructions contemplated by the
United States in the Pacific. Yesterday
an answer was received from M. T. Endi-
colt, Chief Of the Bureau of Yards and
Docks, Navy Department, in which he
says:
1t has occurred to the bureau that your tele-
gram may have been prompted by accounts of
recent lettings for work of Improvement at
Guam Ladrone Islands. Just before the ex-
piration of the last calendar year an effort was
made to contract for some work there In the
way of buildings, steel pier, etc, and a few
bidders upon this coast were assembled in New
York by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
BY. telegraph, and their proposals received. AS
these were not satisfactory, all the bids were
rejected. 1t has not yet been decided what
step to take in this direction, and If these i'm
provements are carried out under the direction
of this bureau merchants and contractors ON
the Pacific Coast shall have opportunity
TO bid upon them.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Stood Up by a Highwayman.

John Hyland. while on his way home at
o'clock on Sunday morning, met a
bold, bad highwayman on Mission street,
near Twenty-first, who ordered Hyland to
throw UP his hands and then dealt him
blow on the side of the head with some
blunt instrument which knocked him un-
conscious for the time being. The foot
pad then left him lying on the sidewalk.
When Hyland came to he went to the
City and County Hospital, where DR..
Roche found that the blow had not only
cut the scalp, but peeled it down the side
of the head. 1t required seven stitches
to close the wound.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
MY NEW COMBINED TREATMENT

Restores lost vgor and vitality to weak men,
Organs of the body which have been weakened
through disease, overwork, eXcesses or indis-
cretions are restored to perfect health and
tenn of treatment. RUPTURE cured by this
new method. without knife truss or detention
from work a painless, sure and permanent
cure. VARICOCELE, hydrocele. swelling and
tenderness of the glands treated with unfail-
ing success. CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON
in any of its stages thoroughly eradicated from
the system. LADIES will receive special at
tention for all their many ailments WRITE If
you cannot call. He will also send you valu-
able book, Guide to Health" free of charge.
Address F. L. SWEANY. NJ. D., 1877 Market St.
San Francisco. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Lecture by E. II. Wells.

ALAMEDA, Jan. 23.-At the Presbyter-
ian Church on Tuesday evening of this
week Mr.. f. Hazard Wells will deliver
lecture upon Alaska and the Klondike,
illustrated by sixty stereopticon views.
ture being given by request of the Broth
erhood of Andrew and Philip of the
church. Mr.. Wells was one of the first
white men to explore Alaska. He COM
manded the Arkell and Harrison expedi-
ton to Alaska in 1S90-91
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

yesterday afternoon it was found that
only 40 of the venire of fifty had been
summoned. Attorney Long promptly
raised the objection that his client was
entitled to the full venire, and the judge
sustained the objection. Another venire
of fifty was ordered. Long then moved
for a dismissal of the case, but the Judge
declined to grant the motion, and set the
case for Thursday afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Two Favorites in Front.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-Weather show
cry; track fast. Barateria and Friar John
were the winning favorites. Results:
First race, selling, seven furlongs-Tragedy
won. Agitator second. Henry Launt third.
Time, 1:2SA.
Second race, selling, six furlongs-Ned Wickes
won, Hanllght second Myosotis third. Time,
1:15A.
Third race mile and a quarter-Barateria
won. Amber Glints second, The Winner third.
Time, 2:13A.
Fourth race handicap mile and sixteenth
Debride won, Muskadine second, Basquil third.
Time, 1:51.
Fifth race, selling, seven furlongs-Dalgretti
won The Plutocrat second, Henry spf Franzta-
mar third. Time, 1870.
Sixth race, selling, mile and a quarter-Friar
John won, Sadie Levy second, Infiammator
third Time 2.l3L.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

: Professor John Fryer, professor of Orl-
entail languages and literature Of the
University of California, delivered a very
interesting lecture on the subject of
Confucianism at the Academy of Sciences
last evening. The professor spoke to a
large audience. and told of the history
and effects of the religion of the great
teacher His lecture was given in topics
which were as follows: Birth and Early
Life OF Confucius.' His Commencement
Of Work as a Reformer." His Later
Years" His Writings" His Teach
ings," THE Followers Of Confucius,"
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
The Bacon Place Cases.

A jury was obtained in Judge Graham's
court yesterday afternoon on the first of
the Bacon place cases of vagrancy to be
tried. The defendant is Marcella Delorde.
ETY. for the Suppression of Vice was
the only witness examined, and his cross
examination by Attorney Ach had not
finished when court adjourned. The case
will be continued Thursday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
DR.. George G. Pardee,
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat. has removed
to Chronicle building, second floor.
Death of James Megannon.

James l.. Megannon died Sunday night
at his residence, 313 Ellis street. Three
weeks ago he contracted severe cold.
which developed into pneumonia. He raj
lied somewhat from the attack, but the
end finally came. Jim" Megannon, as
he was familiarly called by his associates.
friends, of which he had a host, are sim
cerely grieved at his demise. He has held
various positions of trust in the City Hall
and has ever been regarded as honorable
and faithful to a marked degree. He
leaves a mother and brother to mourn his
loss He was born in this city thirty-one
years ago. The funeral will take place
from the residence this afternoon at .
o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
BOOKSELLERS TECHNIcALITIEs
The Trial of John Smith Again
Postnoned on Defense's Motion.

The fates seem to be against the pros
ecution of John Smith, a clerk of H.
Schwartz, charged with violating the
pool-selling ordinance Last Friday OBJ
lection was taken by Attorney Long, for
issued for Police Court No. T. instead of
the Police Court of the City and County
of San Francisco, and the objection was
sustained.
A new venire was issued, and when the
case was called before Judge Treadwell
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Never Falls 10 Cure Any Curable Disease.

This treatment combines the two greatest
factors of the healing art-Electricity and
Medicine Electricity is the acknowledged
greatest power on earth When used alone it
has very beneficial effect on many diseases,
but when scientifically combined with the
proper medicines and administered by ex-
perienced and competent physician, cures are
effected when all other methods had failed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

THE Good Effects of His Writings. and
Teachings" Professor Fryer attributed
the stability of the Chinese Empire TO the
binding force of the rule of walking In
trodden paths.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
DR.. Tillman's Patient.

DR.. Tillman, inferno of the City and
County Hospital, who so gallantly volun-
teered to accompany Charles Storey, the
smallpox patient, from the hospital to
the Pesthouse, reports his patient as
getting better. The young physician ex-
poets to be back at his work in the
County Hospital in about a month.
If the lead IN your pencil is poor, try the
famous "Koh-I-Noor."
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Selections for To-Day.

First Race-New Moon, Master Buck, None
Such.
Second Race-Ulm, Colonial Dame, Mistle-
ton.
Third Race-Lomond. Reginald Hughes. Jen-
ME Riley.
Fourth Race-Mamie G., Horatio Captive.
Fifth Race-Abuse, Sam McKeever. Lime
water
Sixth Race-Good Hope, Charmante, Juva.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24
Lurline Salt Water Baths
Lecture on Confucianism.

Eush and Larlin SITS. Swimming. Russian, hot
and cold tub baths Saltwater direct from ocean
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

Ladies' tailor-made suits. fur capes cloaks.
Credit NJ. r, .lschild. 211 Sutter. rooms 81.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

Winner w P. Magrane's br. m. by Free Knight
Second and third driving
La Maroma 'dogged" it. Shasta Water showed no
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-24

Time-H, :24%; X. :lS1z: y. 114lk.
Fauna II. Good start. Won easily
The winner was never bothered.
speed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25

Io.aAte the cost OF the New High School
will total $2l4,0J0, The intended expeudi-
sure OF this enormous sum has star, led the
people OF the city, and many are inQairing
whore the money Is to come from.
The Board of Education receives s., 900
year from City Council for new build-
Tugs ana has tho power under the law to
transfer 500 year from Its appropria.
ton for current expenses to that OF new
buildings, if it can afford to do SO. When
the now high school building Is conplet-
ed the board will have paid in cash on ac-
count OF its construction about SO. 1000 In
addition to what has been paid leaving
about fl!5.000 still due.
1t Is proposed to pay the contractor in
certificates Of indebtedness on which the
banks will advance money tho same as
upon notes. These certificates will be taken
up aud paid by the board as it Is able. 1t
il expected that the board will be able to
lay aside for the new building the SO, OOJ u
year received from City Council for now
buildings and to transfer Us, 600 year from
the current expenses fund to the new
buidin. fund. The ccrtiflca es will bear
interes5 at per cent. The interest for the
arst year will be 50, $50. This would leave
SIS, $50 to be paid on the certificates At
this rate tho new building could be paid
for in seven years as each year the inter-
sst would be reduced.
In case other schools are to be erected
thu board expects to be able 10 pay for tho
new building in ten years. and in the
ueHntime to erect two or three primary
schools. In the meantime there will be no
Increase in city taxes and no bonds will
have to be issued. The plan adopted Is the
same which was followed when the Wash.
ington. or No. "a school was erected, and
when the Howard, or No. Ii, school was
romodelsd.
The new high school will accomod ato
200 scholars and this will relieve the
pressure on other schools and make the
srecton of smaller school buildings unuee-
es.ary for some time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25

CARD BASKET.
William b. Dunwoody is visiting In
West Chester
Mrs Elmer Wisher of this city, is the
guest of friends IN Atglen. Pa.
William Salisbury editor OF the Dover
Delawarean. was in the city to-day.
Mrs George G. Shuster. of Elkton, spent
very pleasant day here last Saturday, re-.
turning home IN the evening.
Representative William Tharp, of Har-
rington, was Wilmington visitor yester-
day.
r. ]. Gillon has been tho guest of West
Chester friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Parker, of Isa-
BELLA Pa, are the guests of friends In this
city.
Golley's Wilmington Commercial and
Shorthand College will hold Its commence.
ment exercises at the Grand Opera House
OH Thursday evening, June 8. This COL
lege has made rapid strides forward and
has secured humorous students good pay
ing positions to start lite with.
Mrs. Lena S. Austermuhl will recte the
now selection entitled Saved and SAVIOR
by Rose Hartwick Thorp, at the entertain.
ment Of Friendship Lodge, 1. .. o. F.,
this evening.
Mrs. Mary Lamping, OF Pomeroy, Pa,
accompanied by her grandson, returned to
her homo after being the guest Of relatives
in this city for two weeks.
Mrs. Mary Moffitt has returned to her
home in Baltimore, after a visit to her
mother Mrs. Hamilton, of Fourth and
Broone streets. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs A. J.Lang who will spend
II week with her,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
POLITICS OF
ALL KINDS.

The Fifth ward Regular Rcpub-
Leans held rousing meeting last
evening in the Lincoln Republican
Club Rooms, and the plan of cam-
paign talked over and the necessity
Of every voter taking an active in
terest in the coming election in
getting out a,big vote
Tonight the Republicans of the
Seventh ward will meet at the Young
Mems Republican Club, 80 King
street Every Republican is invited
to be present
The Republican First District
Committee will also meet tonight at
the Lincoln Republican Club The
presence Of every committeeman is
desired
There will be a meeting Of Union
Republicans at headquarters Fri
day night Addresses will be deliv-
cred by prominent men of the party.
William e Clerk, the Union can
didate for Mayor, has always been
an active Republican, even before
the lines were so tightly drawn be-
tween the two Republican factions
He is the head of the large morocco
factory at Ninth and Walnut streets
employing over 200 hands
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
UNKNOWN
MAN KILLED.
Failed to Get Out OF The
Way of a W. IN. Pass +
So enger Train.

Tho Wilmington and Northern passon~
ger train that left this city at 7.9O o'clock
this morning struck man about 100 yds
west Of the ElsMero Station infiictlug In
jurlss from which he died half an hour
later.
Tho tower operator at Elsmsre, heard
the engineer of the train give the danger
whistle soon after passing tho station. Up
ON looking up the track he saw tho train
the tracks. The train crew picked the
man up and brought him to tho station
where he was attended by DIR. Mengei, Of
Springfield, who was aboard the train.
An examination showed that the mans
skull was crushed and that botharinswsrs
broken. But the man WAS beyond thp
power Of humane skill. Tho man died
was summoned and removed the body to
the Morgue.
The Eoiy was that of man of about As
yenrs of age He had a fair complexion.
light brown mustaUhe and false teeth. He
was neatly dressed In q new suit Ut dark
blue clothes, black and white shirt. CATERS
and brown SLOUGH hat. He was about 8
feet inches in height and weighed about
100 pounds.
He presented the appearance Of mau in
search OF work and 10 believed to have been
slate roo or. In his pockets were found
Q razor, knife. pound Of soap, comb, tooth
brush, coffee, sugar. tobacco, whisk, two
handkerchiefs, pocket mirror, q green
check marked II quart J. u. Lloyd" and
a piece Of slate and slate hook such as Is
used by slate roofers.
= A copy Of a Philadelphia paper Of Tues
day dictionary and memorandum book.
On the first leaf Of the latter was an In
observable name The body Is believed to
be TINT Of one Of IL party Of four men seen
around the station early this morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
Hadicaps Arranged.

The following handicaps have been de-
cidcd upon for the handicap events in the
Y. M. q. A field sports to be given at Wa.
waset Driving Park next Saturday:
Running high jump-Kerop Khoum-
Ram, 6 inches; CIV. Simmons, 81 inches;
H. Eliason, 81 inches; j. Holt, in
ches; DIM. Hillegas. 3 inchss; William |.
Cook. 8 inches; William b. Foster, 2 in
ches; Herman Dohl, scratch.
Twomile bicycle race-Fred Fl. Megaw,
rs yards; u. NJ. Hillegas, 10 yards; N G.
Haislett, so yards; J. W. Wood, 50 yards;
Harry @. McClane. 50 yards; s. j. Leech,
scratch.
The officers are as follows: Referee,
Captain Thomas A Kane judges of fold
events, Alfred Waite, Herbert l.. Rice,
Richard Mclaughlin; judges of track, DR..
James r. Mnhnffy, c. II. Williams. Ed
Ward Molchior; starter, Y II. Lotland;
scorer, field events s. j. Horn; scorer
track events. Frank L. Harrar; timers,
George Rudert, Charles Nj. Banks, Joseph
Montg oliery; clerk Of course and assist.
ant, Parker Jefferis, Robert S. Willis,
Charles B. Palmer; mcasurers, George w.
Cook. j. Il. WickershuH; announcer,
William H Williams
There will not be any charge for admis-
sion to tho sports.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society
of Union NJ. e Church will have u sale Ut
home made bread and cakes on Saturday
next at Eighth and West Streets, be.
ginning at 8 Il IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
SOCIAL J0lYlNGS
AND PERSONALS
A rlelange Of Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There Of Whining tonians
and their Many Friends.
WOOLLEY--JAMES,


At tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. Walter f.
Hall, in West Chester, yesterday, at 12.45
O'Clock, Franklin Woollcy. Of this city,
was married 10 Miss Laura Cheyney
James Numerous guests were present
from West Chester, this city, the Chester
Valley and elsewhere, end the occasion
was happy one In every resleot. The
Fl. j. ". Allen, rector Of st. PauTs
Church, West Whiteland, and the bride
was given away by Albin Garrett Of Vest
town. Charles McCrea. Of this city, was
best man. There wero no bridesmaids.
Later in the day Mr.. and Mrs. Woolley
left on their wedding tour, which will
continue for few days, after which they
will reside in this city. Their friends have
remembered them with many handsome
and useful presents.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome b. Bell Mr.. and Mrs DeHaven
Townsend. Mr. and Mrs Charles White,
Horace Allen and several others from this
city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
Called Him "Prop" For short.

Among the plantation negroes in the
old times the naming Of a child was u
matter Of great moment. Since they all
had the same surname the distinction had
to be made in some other way. And since
there were a hundred or more to be named
the Bible, classics, literature and history
were culled from very freely by the master
or some other member of the family to
assist the parents in this matter. Among
the various names l recall this was the
most original one-Elijah the Prophet LII
cius X. Polk Mars Abberth L.. The latter
name was a compliment to one of the
young masters, and not to have given tho
title would have been an act Of discour
tesy The name, however, was abbreviat
ed to prop and he was so called.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
when rh.eheray Wa. Not Elected.

When Thackeray Was Not Elected.
1t Is almost startling to be reminded, as
we are by Mrs. Ritchie's Introduction to
"Tho Virginians" that at one period the
novelist earnestly desired to enter the
house OF commons. Nay, he actually stood
for the city Of Oxford, coming in at the
bottom Of the poll. Sand very good
thing, too" says Toby, member Of parlia-
ment, who Is supposed to know some
thing Of the house.
In 1857, when he made the attempt, he
was 40 years old, far too advanced in life
to make his mark at Westminster He
would have been lost in crowd Of medi-
oorities, would have been nowhere In the
race with the glib, blatant Bashnead
Artletts of the day. He did much better
when, addressing the electors after the
poll had been declared, he undertook to
"retire and tako my place with my pen
and Ink at my desk" The result was
1.-THE Virginians," published in> Novem-
Der of this same year, worth whole SEES.
sion full Of speeches addressed to Mr.
Speaker.
Thackeray's contest at Oxford Is other
wise notable for one of the neatest anG
most graceful compliments ON record
Meeting in tho street Lord Monck, one Of
his opponents, he had q little friendly talk
over the prospects Of the 1ght, and on TAX
ing leave said, MAY the best man win. !"
II hope not, said Lord Monok, with a
courtly bow and a meaning glance at his
onnOnent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25

In the court of Chancsry yes erday after.
noon the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company asked for an order to sell the
real estate Of the late William MoMenN-
min, Argument on the rule to show cause
why the property should not be sold will
be heard on June O. The real estate 10 said
to DO worth about S40, 000 Mr. MoMsnamiu
was prominent citizen and was mem.
Der Of City Council for several years.
The Court has In trust $1.6O0 for which
August 80, 1897 the money has boon on de-
posit at the Formers Bank awaiting
Richard Caldwell, colorsd. who was willed
the money by Daniel Caldwell, who ldied
In Boston, November II. 1892 Tho sxeou-
tor of the deceased had the money trans,
fsrred to this city. No one has appeared
who could show right to the money and
1t IL still on deposit In the bank.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
Joseph LampIuRh Dead.

Joseph Lamplugh died yesterday Of his
home No. 1909 West Second street.
Brights disease was the cause Of his
death He was ~ years Of age and was
ons, of the members Of the g. A. r.
Mrs. Ulrica Street died yesterday from
an attack Of apoplexy. She was "a years Of
age. Her funeral will take place tomorrow.
Intermsnt will be made AZ Riverview oern
etery.
Harry T. Barr, a brother Of O1floer Barr,
died this morning at his homo No. 800 Il.
Fourteenth etreet He was q popular young
man OF 81 years OF uge. Gastritls was the
cause of his death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
FuIl of His Subject.

Tho Horniletic Review says "At tho
close of the forenoon session Of minis
tcrial conference, i'll announcing the open
ing subject for tho afternoon session, the
presiding officer stated TINT Elder H
would present a paper on The Devil, and
added, Please be prompt in attendance,
for Brother H has carefully prepared
paper and is full of his subject
"1magne his chagrin when an uproar
of laughter reminded him of the unhappy
wittioism he had bundcred into"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25
Easy To Approach.

Mr.. Editor: l would like to .ay few words
in regard to Union Republican Candidate
for Mayor William b. Jerk. He il con-
siderate employer, he is not troubled with
the big head. because he has been success
full in businesses. He Is easy Of approach
and gives everyone a respectful hearing,
and II the cause is good one will not
turn you AWAY empty handed. have
known him for five years and have always
found him the friend OF tho workingmnn.
You know all men rs you find them and
l wish to contribute the above few lines
of his worth as citizen to your large
number OF readers.
A Colored Republicau
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-25

Vulcan Lodge, A. o. U. W.. of Marshal.
ton last night royalty entertained Column
lia Lodge OF this city and Cpntreyllle
Lodge OF Centrsvillo. Master Workmcn
BEST welcomed the visitors who number
ed about 225. Other adore SEES were aeliy-
cd by Deputy Sheriff Groves, Past Grard
Master Mccormick, Past Grand Master
Foulk and Mr.. Heinol. Vocal and instru.
ment music was rendered by Messrs. Gar
Sstt, leighton and Tallsy. After four
candidates were inflated the workmen en-.
Joyeu feast of Ice cream and cakes. Ci-
KHrs were also served.