davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
CITY REAL. ESTATE.


BALDWIN & HOWELL,
10 Montgomery st.
AN IDEAL HOME.
MISSION WARM BELT
S6eoe-Nice bay-window residence in splen-
old neighborhood contains rooms; all
latest conveniences; beautiful garden; extra
large lot; 75Nll4.
S22. o0o-An offer wanted: Drumm-st. corner
within one block OF Market st; old improve
ments; would pay well II properly improved
s4S5o-l24 Beulah st. close to. Golden Gate
Park between Waller and FredericI): lot
25Xl37:6, with brand-new 2-story bay-window
residence OF ROOMS and bath, etc. ,nnlsned
basement street accepted; open Sunday.
Fourth s-story building, containing store and
frontage; rent sl47.
ssOoo-Clay st. near Battery; s-story brick
building, store and two floors above cement
basement; rent $40.
st; new corner building, containing store and
fiat OF rooms above; also new building con-
rents $74: all rented; this property is fine
investment.
s12,Ooo-Rent s102; Hayes St. near Baker
lot 5ox1376; five flats OF and rooms each;
all rented
ss5oo-1315 Mason st, near Jackson; lot s5x
1916. with 3-story residence OF II rooms and
bath: also rear house Of rooms; stable for
six horses.
ss75o-Rent 3s7: Folsom-st- corner; FIVE
tenants; lot 25x1l2:6 a splendid interest-pay-
ing property.
s725o-Two fne, handsome, new fats OF 6
visadero St; rent S62 so; lot 25xl00
800 CASH. BALANCE SAME AS RENT
s40o0-New corner residence. Dolores st. :;
contains large sunny rooms; latest Il sanitary 1
cant and plenty Of room for another building.
NEW FLATS FACING THE PARK.
s6500-Pays over 10 per cent; handsome mod
ern fats on Oak st: contain all ccnveniences
$500 CASH BALANCE SAME AS RENT
s5500-Fine new residence, rooms; hard
wood floors: beautifully decorated rooms
latest plumbing; street work accepted 7s7
Cole St. near Frederick; no reasonable offer
refused.
s35oo-seventh-st corner. near Folsom; lot
25xS0; ground rent $50.
245oc-Dolores-st. corner; store and fiat
above containing rooms and bath; also
cottage containing 4 rooms and basement;
rent s39; extra large lot, 55 feet frontage;
must be sold at once.
.51oo-worth $500; Golden Gate ave. near
Baker st two flats OF 6 and rooms and
bath each; rent SAT 50 lot 25xloo.
BALDWIN & HOWELL.
10 Montgomery St
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

MADISON & BURKE, Real Estate Agents,
ESTABLISHED 1855 626 Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

CALIFORNIA Title Insurance and Trust Com
pany, ground floor Mills building, S. F.-Capital
stock paid up), $250000 90; reserve fund (paid
up). s25 600 00 trust guaranty deposited with
State Treasurer. 300, 900 90.
l. No one can absolutely know any title is
good.
2. Any title may fall Just as any house may
burn.
3. Titles that are really good are often at
tackled for profit.
l. Sharpers are much less likely TO attack
titles which are insured
5. title policy insures free defense as well
as payment Of loss.
g. Property will sell better II the title is in
sured.
l. Titles can be transferred quicker and at
less expense after once insured.
S. The comfort of knowing ones title Is
insured Is worth the cost Of insurance.
3. The exhaustive examinations valu-
able aside from the policies.
10. Patrons OF title insurance companies get
the best examinations TO be had, free defense
in case Of attack, the company's guarantee as
long as you own land. and free service in
closing deals, all for one small premium.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
CITY REAL ESTATE.


q; H. UDtBsEN & co,
-" REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
:" -. Il MONTGOMERY ST.
-. ,,o.d RICHMOND 6oND BARGA1N-coRNER.
slUoe-Coruer on Eighth ave. on line Of SUIT
street lines; s2;exi0S; this is a real I snap. o"sii
.,.. LOT AT A BARGAIN.
Sy SLsog.N aIier ST. 2xl20 to rear street; this is
go SS6o6TTAGE TAG on VERY EASY TERMS.
c40se 70 Castro and Twenty fourth SITS.
INVESTMENT on GEARY STREET.
|lsSV-Store. fiat and lot; rent So per month
A COY. COTTAGE.
S2ieO-Western Addition cottage Of 6 rooms
ana BATH etc. and lot; easy terms.
a BARGAIN ON HARRISON STREET.
$2goo-3-story house and store and q rooms.
+oFiek foundation; rents Ss6; 25xsO.
a CHEAP MISSION HOME.
:s-51o-2-story modern residence OF rooms and
BATH 25xll4; handy to several lines OF cars
MISSION FLATs-vERY CHEAP.
S375c-Shotwell st rents sS2 per month: 2
fats and cottage and lot; this is a splendid
offering.
PAYS BIG INTEREST.
St50o-s substantial flats OF g. and 3 rooms
and bath each; bay-wlndows, brick founda
lions. etc; only minutes walk from the City
81 car lines this is a real bargain; rents S546
Per annum; 25X75.
- PARK BLOCK.
q S5.oo-Full block: 240xG0O; near Ocean Boule-
ward and Park; cheap; to close an estate
WESTERN ADDITION INVESTMENT.
So,Ve-Iwo 2-story houses Of rooms and bath
each: 50Nll2:6; could be converted into four or
: six fats.
ANOTHER WESTERN ADDITION INVEST
MENT
S6l5o-Golde0 Gate ave; 2 substantial houses
/. or 8 rooms. bath. laundry. basement ETC. each: :
$t:6SSIs IS; rents S4S, which can be considerably
increased.
e ELLIS STREET RESIDENCE.
-. -:s..s--l :si21o-Nlee 2-story and basement modern
fear street; north line Of street.
- WESTERN ADDITION INVESTMENT
houses Of rooms and bath each; s3x96:6; Scott
ST street accepted BY the city.
: RESIDENCE ON TURK STREET
ss5oo-OHered very cheap: elegant nearly
new modern residence OF s rooms and bath,
etc; 25xl37:6.
A FINE INVESTMENT.
Ss00o-Nfake offer; HaiEht and Web
ster sts.; improvements and lot 3T:6x120 to rear
street; houses and fats renting for S14 90
per month.
A CHEAP WESTERN ADDITION CORNER.
SlO,oOQ-StOre and tenement property; renting
FOR 81 80 per month; large lot, S2:6xs0; both
streets accepted.
Call and obtain one OF our Real Estate Rec
ords. which contains a list OF properties for
- go c. H. ttMBsEN & CO,
II Montgomery ST
BOARDAAN HOOPER & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s500-On the crest of the hill In East Oak
land; fine building lot 50x140 feet.
HUGH NJ. CAMERON,
1858 Broadway, near Eleventh st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
sor, GETZ & BROTHER,
ROOM A. CRocKER BUILDING

SOL, GETz & BROTHER,
ROOM A. CRocKER BUILDING.
HEADQUARTERS FOR PARK LOTS.
ONLY $500! ONLY s2Ool INsTALLMENTs,
REST AND CHEAPEST LOTS NEAR
BOULEVARD AND BEACHl
NEW BLOCKS, FINE CLIMATE, SUPERB
VIEW.
$500 70 ssco-Beautiful Sunset Heights lots.
best home sites IN the city; only SIS down, IS
monthly.
Special bargains IN Richmond lots-s4oo to
$500 ready TO build an.
500 to ssOO-Lots near Mission-st. electric
cars; ready to build on SO down. IS monthly.
Branch Office on Ninth ave, near st.
SOL GETZ BROTHER,
ROOM A, CROCKER BUILDING.
.l25-BEAUTIFUL level lot. 25x1OO. near cars
at Ingleslde.
SIS each-i2 lots. 25x12o each. near electric
cars at Ocean View; adjoining lots sold s200.
Address r.. box ia, Call office.
CORNER on Harrison ST.. Oakland, at
bargain Address 1909 Howard St, San Fran.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

A COZY COTTAGE.
S2ltp-Western Addition cottage Of rooms
aHd bath, etc. and lot; easy terms.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s3ooo-House Of rooms, with lot 30x125 feet
choice location; blocks from Market-st- Sta
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

MUST be sold-Two fine flats on Hayes ST..
near buchanan; lot 27:6xI20 to rear street: rents
very low, $50; only $3.50; make offer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s3o0-Lot 50x1OO feet; within half block {
Grove-st electric line.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

OAKLAND FURNITURE For SALE.
FURNIT JRE-Good and cheap. H. SCHELL-
HAAS old store 40S Eleventh ST. See him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
FRUITVALE REAL ESTATE.

s900-HOUSE OF 5 rooms; chicken houses: fine
well; large lot, all fenced; only blocks from
Fruitvale Station.
.1OOo-Cost owner $780, for sale, in East
Oakland. bay-window cottage of large rooms
and bath: 7-foot basement; corner lot 30x10O;
500 cash, balance on your own terms.
$100G-Cottage OF rooms and bath; 2 closets
and pantry: washhouse; stable and chicken
houses: lot 6Ox100 l block from electric cars.
s1109-A bargain; $50 cash and SIS per
month: house Of rooms and bath; barn:
fruit trees lot 100x105. all fenced only 8
blocks from Fruitvale Station.
$1250-Half- f-acre lot, with cottage of 8 rooms
and basement; barn; pigeon-house; city water;
easy terms If desired. H. A. PLEITNER.
Fruitvale Station Cal.
SECURE A HOMES deposit will start the
foundation; IS per month will soon pay for
1t. Examine those large lots at Fruitvale
sold above terms. Address J. s. JOHN
SON, 972 Broadway. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s1600-No cash down; new colonial cottage
5 rooms. all complete; lot 40x100 feet; close
Telegraph ave-
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s1oo0-Cottage Of rooms, bath and his
basement, within blocks Of Broadway.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

bath; lot 23x137e
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

INVESTMENT on GEARY STREET.
Sls9O-store. fat and lott rent s25 per month.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

COTTAGE ON VERY EASY TERMS.
Slouo-Nlce bay-window cottage of rooms.
close 10 Castro and Twenty fourth SITS
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

S22, o0o-An offer wanted; Drumm-st. corner,
within one block OF Market st; old improve
ments; would pay well II properly improved.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

.. A BARGAIN ON HARRISON STREET
d. S-J0o-3-stOry house and store and 81 rooms
brick foundation; rents sS6; 25xsO.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

g: H. UBfBSEN & CO.
" REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
:" ;; -: II MONTGOMERY ST
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
OAKLAND ADVERTISEMENTS.
OEEICE-oOS BROADWAY.
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.

HUGH NJ. CAMERON,
1858 Broadway.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

LOT AT A BARGAIN.
'SL4Ug.W aller st; 25x120 to rear street. this is
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

RICHMOND BARGAIN-CORNER
s4Voe-Corner on Eighth ave. on line of SUIT
ter street cars and near Geary and Powell
stFeet lines; s2;ex100; this is a real snap
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

A CHEAP WESTERN ADDITION CORNER.
SO, 0,oOQ-Store and tenement property: renting
FOR ST so per month large lot, S2:6xs0; both
streets accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s5oOO only for a nice 2-story house in perfect
OF UdIueri Hampshire ST., Eighteenth; lot 25x
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
A FINE INVESTMENT

FINE INVESTMENT.
S9o0o-Make an offer; HaiRht and Web
ster sts.; improvements and lot, 37:6X120 TO rear
street houses and fats. renting for S74 90
per month.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

Call and obtain one OF our Real Estate Rec
ords. which contains a list OF properties for
sale in all parts Of the city.
c.. H LNBSEN & CO.
Il MontEomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

S1SoVIGough St, near Fulton; II rooms and
oatn; laundry and large cellar: lot 31xs2:6.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

RESIDENCE ON TURK STREET
SS5o0-Odered very cheap: elegant. nearly
new modern residence OF s rooms and bath
etc. 25xI37:6.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

BALDWIN & HOWELL.
10 Montgomery ST.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s510o-Worth $500; Golden Gate ave. near
Baker St. two fats OF and rooms and
bath each; rent SAT 50; lot 25xloo.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

S6eoe-Nice bay-window residence in splen
did neighborhood; contains S rooms; al
latest conveniences; beautiful garden; extra
large lot; 75xl14
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

. CHEAP MISSION HOME.
SZ30O-2-story modern residence Of rooms and
bath; Z5Xll4 handy to several lines OF cars
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

sS20GCentral ave, near Hayes; good build
is win an old-established restaurant and
bakery business; lot 25xloO
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s4s5o-124 Beulah st, close to. Golden Gate
Park between Waller and Frederick: lot
25Xl37:6, with brand-new 2-story bay-window
residence Of S rooIls and bath, etc; finished
basement street accepted; open Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

BALDWIN &c HOWELL,
10 MONTGOMERY st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

ANOTHER WESTERN ADDITION INVEST
MENT.
S6i5oNGoldeR Gate ave; 2 substantial houses
3. Of S rooms, bath, laundry. basement ETC. each:
$t.6S5I 6; rents S4S, which can be considerably
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

ELLIS STREET RESIDENCE.
Sl9Oo-Nice 2-story and basement modern
residence OF rooms and BATH etc; 25x120 70
fear street; north line OF street
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

WESTERN ADDITION INVESTMENT.
&Sg0o-Rents $3.50 per annum: 2 good modern
houses Of rooms and bath each: 33x96:6; Scott
ST street accepted by the city
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

. MISSION FLATS-VERY CHEAP
S575c-ShotweU st: rents s32 per month. 2
mats and cottage and lot: this is a splendid
offering.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

FOR SALE-soc on the dollar; one 5, one and
room cottage; also for investment. tw1
2-story cottages; pay net 10 per cent: best
location Apply to. A. r. DENKE SR., Web
ster st. station, narrow gauge.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12


OF our cheap lots in the Panhandle and Alamo
Square districts; also Preside and Pacific
Heights.
McAFEE BROS, McAFEE BROS
los Montgomery ST., San Francisco Cal
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

s450o--Dolores- st. corner; store and fiat
above, containing rooms and bath; also
cottage containing 4 rooms and basement;
rent s3s: extra large lot, 55 feet frontage;
must be sold at once.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

SEC, ,000-Mssion St. between Third and
Fourth 3-story building, containing store and
rooms above; very large lot with double
frontage; rent SIi7.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
PAYs BIC INTEREST.

PAYS BIG INTEREST
. $i0gl0S substantial flats OF g. 8 and rooms
and bath each; bay-wIndows, brick founda-
lions etc; only minutes walk from the CITY
Hall; handy 70 Market. Mission and Howard
81 car lines; this is q real bargain; rents S546
PET annum; 25XI5. -
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

IN every particular q frst-class. sunny, stylish
fat of rooms and bath, with storage room IN
basement centrally located in a choice resi-
dence section has an elegant marine view;
rent very reasonable: inspect. 1917 Clay st.,
bet. Leavenworth and Hyde.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
HOUSES TO LET.

FILLMORE, 1926 sunny, modern, handson
papered rooms; basement; yard cheap.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

For $3.50, near corner of Filbert and Taylc
streets; commands fine marine view; good sta
BILE on property.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

BUILDING lots in different parts OF the city
on IS monthly payments.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

A fine business corner in Western Addition:
new 2-story building on prominent corner can
be bought at great bargain; splendid interest
on investment; a chance not TO be missed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

So monthly. 500: level building lots, 25x12o:
In COlma, second station from city; only 1
block from San Mateo electric cars. JACOB
HEYMAN SON, IL Montgomery St
The times., 1899-08-13

been turned aside, forced to quit the para
disc of the tents beneath which he would
have dropped gladly. His old comrade,
knowing some emotion of the sort himself.
dispensed with a coin. which was accepted
in amazement. They elasped palms and
parted.
But that night "Big Ben" woke up with
his eyes cleaning and his breath coming
fast. He had dreamed of the wheezy band
and had seen the show" had heard the
muffied clatter of horses hoofs on tan bark
and the clang of the race judges bell.
He could tolerate exile no longer. NJ lie.
Liska had been in the dream, too and he
had assumed the place of the cripple; had
been kept from marrying her by poverty.
Vainly he paced the floor, as wild beasts
pace in captivity: vainly tried to calm
himself, for the fever was upon him. With
out ceremony he visited his lawyer-it was
early morning then-and there were con-
versations, documents, signatures. Finally
the home was locked and deserted.
Had flap-men been inclined to gossip
or talk; most particularly to gossip or talk
regarding one so mute and muscular as
Big Ben the field on which the tents
were pitched the following Saturday would
have been a great Babel. For one of the
number saw strange sight; might have
seen a stranger had he waited. In the
been said to be wonderfully like to Big
Ben" was speaking with Mile. Liska-
speaking tensely and earnestly; the cas-
ual observer would have thought him maxi
ing love. And Mile Liska, just returned
from the parade and still clad in the rid
ing habit, was sObbing; even protesting.
At last she had reached out for his great
paw and the laborer, unused to such
courtesy, had seraped and bowed foolishiy,
while the acrobat, some paper in hand,
turned and left him. big Ben" stood and
looked after her; silently, perhaps envi-
ously.
There was a number less on the pro-
gramme at the matinee and the manage
ment was wildly angry, though it need not
have been. For matters are we'll balanced
in this world of ours and for every loss
there is gain. Mile. Liska had disap-
peared. But an added man was at the
flaps toiled, half-naked, that night when
the tents came down, like marvellous mon
sters wearied with the fatigues of a day
and sinking into rest; toiled on the broad
field with such vigor that he might have
done wonders had his force but pulled up
the stakes instead of demolishing them.
The times., 1899-08-13
The Mercury came down the tube
=. sad for the sfouffSb men-
he MercuTy came dONn Use iliDe
And then climbed up again.

This tT5fling jingle. a modification of one
concerning a certain irresolute King Of
France, pictures perfectly the state of
affairs that existed last week in Washing
ION. On Monday evening. when Kernan's
Lyeeum Theatre was reopened by the
Bon Ton" Burlesquers, the aforesaid
mercury had stopped short half way and
comfort became a possibility. Hence the
season was begun under the most favor
able auspices. Treasurer Waller and Mana
ger 'Hughey" doling out seats to one of
the biggest crowds ever packed into the
Eleventh Street auditorium. Tuesday was
also tolerabiy cool, but on Wednesday the
mercury waxed ambitious and the asphalt
grew soft. SO sad for stoutish -sn,'
And since the chief revenue of variety
houses is supposed TO be derived from in
dividuals who make up in flesh what they
lose in hirsute adornment, the assemblages
al once commenced falling of. In conse-
quenee of this. the weeks average at the
Lynenm cannot be said to have been much
more than fair the unusual excellence OF
the entertainment given Notwithstanding
The entire staff of the theatre is now
hoping that the coming six days viii admit
Of the Victoria" BurlesQuers drawing the
capacity of the place Kernan's VIII be
alone in the field until the first Saturday
in September, when the Bijou joins in
rivalry.
The times., 1899-08-13
kernnn,s-~vicaorian Burlesquers.


Novelties in vaudeville are found more
seldom than are the proverbial hens
teeth" but when discovered are generally
much appreciated This being true, there
is every reason for expecting big houses
next week at Kernan's, where Edward
Rush's Victoria Burlesquers are TO hold
forth with what appears TO be a bill full
OF quaint features. Chief among these, per-
heps, will be A Night in Chinatown" an
Eastern pantomime, which is 10 be enacted
by q genuine MongOlian, He No Nah by
name. This star is 10 be assisted by a
chorus OF sprightly American girls, but on
his shoulders will fall the bulk of what is
technically known as the heavy work, -
and his efforts promise 10 make that portion
of the entertainment a unique one.
A great deal thst is new is also announe-
ed for the musical review, "A High Ball. -
No blondes, for example, viii be seen in
the production, the cast being composed Of
brunettes who are said 10 have been Sc
lected with considerable care. Outside of
the looks OF the women engaged, the COM
pany which presents "A High Bali is men
TONED as including many capable comedians
and condolences. among them Mark Wool
ey, George DALEY, Al Curtis, Mamie Henry,
Harriet Vokes. and Grace Hale. The cos
tunes are described as being handsome and
costly. An oiio Of more than average ex-
celleEce is promised between the two fea-
fures mentioned.
The times., 1899-08-13
TOO WARM FOR BUSINESS
Despite Lack of Opposition ker.
mans Has Not Been Crowded.

The Popular Variety House Opened
on Monday With Big Attendance.
Bat Even Extensive Improvements
and "A Meriforious Attraction Fail
ed fe Offset the Effects of the Heat.
The times., 1899-08-13

ten especially for Mrs. Carter. He also
contemplates the immediate rendering OF an
original farce, entitled Naughty Anthony"
ana the building of a theatre in New York.
These announcements will serve 10 show
that the author of The Heart OF Mary
iand is now among the busiest of men and
that, II his plans prove profitable. he will
soon be among the wealthiest OF dramatists.
too
The times., 1899-08-13

From the announcements already made
of the personnel of the Castle Square OPP
era Company, which opens shortly at the
American Theatre, New York, it is seen
that the greater portion of the principals
engaged are well known in Washington,
having been heard locally three years ago
with that organization. Grace Golden and
Lizzie Macnichol are among those on the
list who have most friends here. but Ger
trude Quinlan, William Stewart, Harry
Luckstone. and Joseph Sheehan are not
unacquainted in this city. All alike are re-
membered admiringly for their good work
at the Lafayette and Columbia and all will
begin their year in Gotham with the best
wishes of the denizens of the Capital.
The times., 1899-08-13

Far out in the wilds OF Ohio Harry A.
March is rusticating and preparing for the
coming seasons work in Washington. Mr..
March will probably return early in Sep
tember and WILL in all likelihood. be con-
nected with the National Theatre In the
capacity of press agent. Whitman Osgood,
one-while of The Times, has joined the
staff of the Grand in a similar capacity and
the outlook for dramatic editors is bright
er than ever before.
The times., 1899-08-13

David Belasco. by the way. has just come
back from his trip across the pond" with
dozens of plans for the present season
plans which, since all Mr.. Belascos works
are first done here intimately concern
Washington. Chief among these are pro-
ieeted arrangements by which Mrs. Leslie
Carter and "Zaza' are to be seen shortly
in London and Paris. The author manager
has also secured two new productions from
the pen of NJ. Bertou. who was concerned
in the turning out of "Zaza." As has been
exclusively announced in The Times, one of
the duo will have its premiere here in the
autumn of 1900 and the other will be done
a twelvemonth later with an entirely sep
arate cast From Richepin, of the French
Academy, whose efforts have hitherto been
almost altogether poetic, Mr.. Belasco has
bought the rights to piece now being writ
The times., 1899-08-13

John T. Warde the local correspondent
of the Mirror" has come back from his
angling expedition in the Blue Ridge,
bringing with him goodly tan and some
of the ''tallest" fish stories ever heard in
Washington. Mr.. Fettis. of the 'Tele-
graph" declares that Mr.. Warde told him
of black bass so big that when it was
killed and got sidewise in the creek the
passage was damned and the shore flood
ed, forcing the captor to abandon his catch.
But Mr.. Warde's friends affect not to be-
lieve this tale, proclaiming it the result of
envy. Mr.. Fettis has had no rod-and-line
exercise.
The times., 1899-08-13

Genial Joe" Luckett and "Balligerent
Bill'' Dwyer. of the Columbia Theatre, are
at last about to begin their vaeaticns-va-
cations which have been continually held
back by work in this city. Mr.. Dwyer has
gone to Atlantic City for month and Mr..
Luckett is about to HE himself to Ocean
City, where the wild waves" are supposed
to say things about big seasons and profit
able engagements. Both will have return
ed by the end of September's first week.
The times., 1899-08-13

The Lafayette Square Opera House will
be opened this year by THE Great South
ern' Minstrels, an organization for which
the usual complement of excellencies has
been claimed. Lithographs announcing the
coming of the troupe are already making
their appearance, and, though the date line
occupies no place with these, it is an
nounced that Manager Painters house will
begin its season early next month.