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OWNERSHIP OF THE
TENT Is IN DISPUTE
NEVILLE & co. CLAIM THEY DID
NOT SELL 1T.
Citizens Committee Insists That It
Purchased It and Proposes
to Keep It.

Considerable work is still ahead of the
citizens executive committee, and it will
likely take several days before 1t will be
ready to make final report in connection
with the reception to the California vol
unteers. The committee met yesterday in
the office of Mayor Phelan. A. NJ. Law
renee was the only member who was not
present.
The startling information was conveyed
that the tent at Union square was not the
property of the committee, and that the
$3.50 charged for it by Neville & Co. was
for rental only. Secretary McPike, who
made the original bargain, insisted that it
was his understanding that the canvas
house had been purchased for the figure
named and that he had never heard any
thing about a renting proposition. The
representative Of Neville & Co. said the
idea of selling the tent for $3.50 was ridic-
ulous, as the material in it alone cost
more than that, leaving the labor out of
the question entirely. 1t was decided to
have the tent exported to arrive at it's
exact value. In the meantime Nevilles
bill was hung up"
The report OF the finance committee was
read, and upon motion Of w. J. Martin
q vote of thanks was extended to it's
chairman, NJ H. de Young, for the able
manner in which he. handled that end of
expenses amount to about $500, which is
less than one per cent of the amount col
lected from the citizens.
1t was decided to entertain no further
propositions for continuing the Market
street illumination, and the electric lights
were ordered removed.
There is a little misunderstanding be-
tween the committee and the Native Sons
over the bills incurred for the big night
parade. Marshal Pistolesi advised the
committee that it would be expected to
make good all shortages, and hinted that
the amount would not be an inconsid-
erable sum. Mr.. de Young waxed warm
over the suggestion.
1--WE told them before they undertook
this thing 10 let us know what they want
ed he said; that if it was reasonable
we would allow it, but that we would
stand good for nothing that we did not
authorize. We have done our part, and
from the way in which l look at it we
are through with them
1t developed that the Natives were try
clerk hire printing and numerous other
things that were not on the programme.
Marshal Pistolesi was invited to meet the
committee this morning and argue the
matter.
some of the volunteers complained that
their nav was being withheld under in
structions of Colonel Duboee who ad-
vised them that they could live off
their relatives and friends until they were
mustered out, when they would receive
their money. The committee addressed
a letter TO the colonel requesting him to
relieve the financial distress of the SOL
dierS
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05
INTERIOR MERCHANTS
ARE COMING TO TOWN

Recently the business men of San Fran
cisco organized the Manufacturers and
Wholesalers League for the purpose Of
inducing merchants of this and surround
ing States to make their purchases here
instead of sending their orders to the
East. For years past the tide of trade has
turned to the jobbers and producers of
the eastern part of the United States the
Western manufacturer being entirely ig-
nored This was not because of the goods
of the latter being inferior, but because
Of certain opportunities that the Eastern
men have which the Western men have
not.
towns of the West exercise a right be-
slowed by the Legislature to impose a
special tax upon drummers. Several
times this was attempted in the cases of
drummers from Eastern houses, but
failed because the courts held that the
Eastern drummers are protected from
such tax by the interstate commerce law.
The courts, however. afforded no protec-
ton for the representatives of business
houses of this State. Again the railroads
have Disseminated in favor of the East
ern houses in order to get long hauls of
the freight ordered by the country mer-
chants.
the proposition was to have the members
stand a considerable part of the expense
of bringing the country merchants into
town and showing the goods without the
intervention of drummers. The main in
ducement was that all who accept the
leagues offer are assured half rates on
the railroads and reduced prices for
board and amusement while here. The
visitors are expected to purchase their
stocks of goods here in return for the
Several excursions have been arranged
to bring to town merchants from the
entire coast The first OF these excur-
sions began to arrive yesterday and all
day the clerk at the rooms Of the City
BOARD of Trade where the visitors are
expected to register, was kept busy. or
the 120 buyers expected from Idaho, Mon
tana, Utah, Nevada and, Arizona about
fifty arrived during the day, and indica-
tions are that the full complement will
take advantage of the generous offer:
Many of the merchants are accompanied
by their families. 1t is believed that the
purchases will amount to many thousand
dollars-enough to warrant the enterprise
of the league.
The other excursions will start from FL
Paso, Tex. on the 9th; from Lompoc,
Cal, on the 23d, and Portland, Or, on
the 18th.
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CHURCH FOLKS HAVE
A PLEASANT OUTING
ST. PETERS PARISHIoNERS AT
SHE'LL MOUND.

The friends, well-wishers and parish
toner's of st. Peters church, twenty
fourth and Alabama streets, enjoyed a
delightful outing at Shell Mound park
Yesterday, thereby benefiting the church
to the amount of $1,000.
Tt was an ideal day and the picnickers
enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Rev.
Father Casey, pastor of the church. and
his assistant, Father Lyons, mingled
with the merry throng and were among
the leaders in all the delights of the day.
Many other well-known clergymen also
were Father Mcdonald of st. Charles,
Rev. Father Morrison, D. D., of Oakland,
and Father Grant.
Besides the. usual picnic games a cake
walk by Fred Burgess and Fannie Rous-
seau was much enjoyed.
Three committees had charge of the
pleasant affair and the unqualified sue
cess of the picnic is all owing to their
on the reception committee were: D.
F, Keefe. T. Slavin, P. j; Curtis, L. Gull,
Thomas R. Curtis, John Grace, Frank Nc
Aleer, Harry Pinkham
In charge of the games We're: P. j.
Tormey. George Burgess. James Burke,
Thomas Butterworth, Brother Erminold
The committee on prizes consisted of:
L. c. Gull Daniel Wrenn, Salvo Brincartt,
John Wagner, Thomas Rourke.
formed llnti the floor committee and John
Kenny was the Judge of the jig and reel
contest, awarding the first prize to Ed
ward Barry and the second prize to John
Murphy.
A Charming innovation was the introduc-
ton of a Mission belle, Miss Jewel Kene-
fiek. VINO officiated as door keeper Many
of the parishioners esteemed it such a
pleasure to have the charming lady
gather up their pasteboards that they
PASSED the doors many times. AS no re-
turn checks were issued the constant 60
ing and coming helped swell the fund
considerably.
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CANTONESE CLASS.
DR.. Gardner Has Resumed His Lect-
ures at the Mark Hopkins
Tnstitute

The pupils attending the Cantonese
course of studies given in Mark Hop
kins Institute on California street as one
of the regular university extension
courses rallied last night in goodly num-
bers at the first lecture since the vaca-
evenings a week, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday For the accommodation of
rev members complete review will be
given of the lectures hitherto delivered.
These lectures cover both the spoken and
written forms of the language used by
the Chinese in South China. the United
States, Canada, Australia, Honolulu and
the Philippine Islands.
The lectures are open to the public and
ali who desire to secure good working
Vocabulary for commercial or other pur-
nc ses may attain their object in the com
paratively short period of year or two
free of charge by attending the class.
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DIVIDEND NOTICES.
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS for new pattern b9ots-Depot
St. San Francisco. Cal. September 2. 1899
ceived at this Office until IL o'clock a. m.
September 13, lSs9 Pacific Standard time, and
then opened. for furnishing 5000 pairs of new
pattern boots, conforming to standard and
specifications adopted August g. 1899. Pref
erence will be given to articles of domestic
production and manufacture. conditions of
price and quality being equal Including In
the price of foreign production and manufac-
ture the duty thereon), and such preference
will be given to articles of American pro
duction and manufacture produced on the
Pacific Coast to the extent Of the eonsump-
tion required by the public service there. The
United States reserves the right 10 accept or
reject any of the proposals or part there
Of Information and blanks for proposals
will be furnished on application. Envelopes
containing proposals will be endorsed Pro
posals for new pattern Boots and addressed
to Captain OSCAR F. LONG, Assistant Quar-
termaster, U. S. Army. Depot Quartermaster
L. s. ENGINEER office, LAughlin building.
Los Angeles, Cal, August 2e. 1S9e-Sealed
proposals for continuing construction OF jetty
az San Diego Harbor, Cal. Will be received
here until II g. m, September 49, 1899 and
then publicly opened. Information furnished
on application. JAMES ]. MEYLER. Cap
tain Engineers.
CHEAPEST and best in America-The Weekly
Call 16 pages. sent to any address in the
United States Canada one year for 81
postage paid.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05
ITINERANTs' CLUB.
Session Closes With the Election Of
Officers.

PACIFIC GROVE, Sept. 4-One of the
most successful sessions ever held by the
Itinerants Club of the California confer
ence terminated in this city tonight. Of
tcers for the ensuing year were elected al
follows:
President, Leslie NJ. Burwell of Palo
Alto: vice president, c. E. Winning OF
Fort Jones: secretary and treasurer, H
]. Winsor of Nevada; executive commit
tee-E. NJ Hill, T. A. Atkinson, II. d.
Forty new members have been enrolled
on the clubs books during this session
The new officers are all from among the
vonngar members of the organization and
fheir election marks the beginning of a
new line of work to be carried on by the
club.
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WRIGHT-In this CITY, September 4, 1899, Lucy
A Wright beloved mother Of a. G. and New
ton Wright and Mrs NJ. A. Williams. a ma
tive OF Fall River, Mass, aged SIS years 10
months and days. Gall River. Mass. pa
pers please copy)
tend the funeral tomorrow wednesday,, at
o'clcck from the parlors of McAvoy & Co.,
1925 Market street, between Eighth and
Ninth Interment Masonic CemeterY.
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BORN
MARRIED.

this city August 30. 1899,
by the Rev. Father Hugh Lagan, Henry G..
Fiess and Ida F. Nell. both OF San Francisco.
ITY-HUTCHINSON-In this city, Septem-
her l. 1899 by the Rev. Philip Coombe, James
John Laity of Redding, Cal, and Addie
Hutchinson OF San Francisco.
Won ARX-RALSTON-I this city, August 81,
1899. by Rev Philip Coombe, George Won ARK
and Daisy Myrtle Ralston. both Of San Fran
cisco.
WILSON-RILEY-In this city, September l.
lsg9 bv the Rev John A B. Wilson, D. D.,
William John Wilson OF San Francisco and
Lizzie Riley of Watsonville.
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Another View of the Matter.

at firmly believe she said that
woman should have the right to propose"
..Of course IL woman proposes" he re-
piled. ''she would give an engagement ring
and other presents instead of receiving
ION second thought" she answered,
perhaps II would be better not to change
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05
I.nnking for a sWindler.

STOCKTON, Sept. 4.-sheriff sibley Of
San Joaquin County is looking for Hor-
ace G. Winder Of Fresno, who tried to
bunko Attorney H. r. McNoble of this
city out of $500 and succeeded in getting
5000 from Nicol, Orr & Nutter, attorneys
hv means of a forged draft.
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Dawes Resumes Work.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-Mr. Dawes,
the Comptroller of the Currency reached
Washington to-day after a months va
cation in the West
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ALAMEDA ADVERTISEMENTS.
ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.


FOUR elegant new up-to-date 2-story houses
of T. and rooms and bath each; hrst-cIass
neighborhood; near school and stations; street
$500 cash and s25 and $50 per month; great bar
gains cheap lots for cash and houses 10 let
in all parts Of Alameda
s220oELot 5Ox150, 500 cash and $40 per month;
fine nearly new cottage; in good neghbor-
hood: near High School and station
s2500-Lot 35Xl15, with elegant residence of
rooms; in fine condition; macadamized street;
near station and school; great bargain; worth
$500; any terms: rent.
s26oo~Lot l0x207:6; fine. new, modern Groom
cottage; near High School and station; $500
cash and SO per month.
SI000-Iot 25x125; cottage Of rooms: street
work complete; near station easy terms.
$l600-Lot 3S:4xl06; with a fine modern cottage
OF ) rooms and bath nice garden street work
all done near station and school; 500 cash,
s2S50-S50O cash. balance s25 per month; lot
4Ox15O with new up-to-date cottage Of rooms
and bath; between broad and narrow gauge on
Morton st.
s3250-s5OO cash $25 per month; less than
rent; lot 4ox150; elegant new 2-story, rooms
and BATH on Morton St. near Morton-st. sta
ton; best bargain in Alameda; elegant resi-
dences on Santa Clara ave- and Central ave.
Houses to let in all parts of Alameda.
II. P. MOREAL q CO.,
1882 Park ST. Alameda.
ssoo-LoT 4ox1O8; northwest corner; l block
from Wilow-st station.
s11o0-Lot 50xl5O San Antonio ave, near
si266N55xi25 Groom cottage; fine location;
snap"
slS6O-4Ox1Os: s-room house; Grand-st. station
t350o-50xl5O; elegant new s-room house; Clin-
ton ave, near Chestnut-st. station.
t550o-50xl50; elegant s-room new house; Ala
media ave, bet. Lafayette and Union SITS
All the above are close to schools and cen
trally located and can be purchased on easy
terms; paying rent: investigate.
ALAMEDA LAND COMPANY,
1900 PARK ST, ALAMEDA,
IS POST ST, S. T.
Office open Sundays and holidays.
ABOUT finished. modern s-room house, choic-
est location; also modern cottage. rooms;
lots 50x15o; easy terms Apply 1913 Mozart
St. Ma stick station Alameda.
A WEEKS news for s cents-The Weekly Call
l6 pages, in wrapper, for mailing. 81 per year
.=-------------s-s---
ALAMEDA ROOMS.
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FURNISHED rooms. double or single; hot and
cold water shower baths; steam heat; tele-
phone station; breakfast II desired;
ever" home comfort. POI Central ave.
ALAMEDA ROOMS AND BOARD.
HOME for ladies in delicate health: large
grounds; private MRS. DR.. FUNKE. 1916 Sth
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HENRY j. GALLAGHER CO.,

Successors to Flanagan & Gallagher
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
20 Fifth st. opposite Lincoln School.
Telephone South so.
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HOTEL.
, G w Fowle, Cal
Mrs, NJ E Mumford
Sacto
| c w Wickersham, New
W Mcguire, Cal
E NJ Carr, Pinole
c K Cadmann, Pinole
W II Whyback & W,
Cal
Mrs D G Bacon. Cal
Mrs c s Bigelow, Bost
H Henderson & W.
Los Ang
o NJ Thumler & W, Cal
] G Lovern. Cal
F II Howard. Boston
c H Sayre, Fresno
J T Burkhardt. Alaska
L W Frahl, Spokane
G John, Seattle
z NJ Whitney. Cal
NJ NJ Pelky. Cal
] W Prince & W, Cal
E II Ward & W, Cal
E Gaines & W, Cal
j Hutchinson &c W,
/ Idaho
Miss N Hutchinson,
Idaho
w W Whitney, Sacto
" W Borden & W, Cal
7 ] Murphy, Needles
Mrs P Strong. Denver
Mrs E A Mcclellan,
Denver
Miss NJ s Mcclellan,
J Denver
F NJ Slagle, Alton
7 w Gibson. Los Ang
] A Ostrom. 'Tal
w G. Day, Cal
F l. Hills, Seattle
E Nathan, Cal
c L Batcheller, L A
A A Thayer, Colusa
S Patterson, Cal
W r Patterson, Cal
] s Peart, W & fam,
Cal
r N Corwin, D c
J Miller. Geysers
] Craig, Highland
iC F Gilger, Cal
c Woltzen, PIT Reyes
G W Alexander & W,
Cal
A Osier, n Y
IL H Young, Cal
HOTEL.
lG Gait, Canada
Mrs Shoenberger, Can
Miss Curse, Canada
Misses Fote. Canada
F NJ Rites. Scotland
A Wallace, Scotland
II o Ralston, Scotland
IN Blur, New York
Mrs n BLUR. n Y
II Blur. New York
w T Lawson, y Y
II G Barnes. Cal
Mrs H c Barnes. Cal
w P Harmon, Oroville
# Smalley, Chicago
u G Enright, San Jose
20 K Norton, SIS Badger
lG A ZiegIer, SIS Badger
I Bissinger, Portland
j II Thomas. Gwin
Mine
F f Thomas, Gwin
r F Thomas Jr. Gwin
E o Puterbaugh. S Dgo
Z T Barnum, n Y
Mrs Barnum, n I
F Mahondeau, n Y
NJ Weinrich. Oxnard
tG W Bush. Stanford
F II Dakin. L S NJ c
E L Carkin. Stanford
J D Macfarland, Nebr
Mrs Macfarland, Nebr
ERN HOTEL.
J A Daily, San Jose
e Johnson. Fresno
] Brophy, Los Ang
H Tullener, n Y
L c Brown, Chicago
C H Cameron, S Diego
] G. w Allen & W, Selma
G. T Rohn, Illinois
A McDevitt, Calistoga
] II D Solomon, Modesto
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTEL.

GRAND
o Scheman, U S A
W NJ Walsh, Auburn
] D Hardin. s Lake
r T Crowell, Carson
A W Lee, Carson
e B Powers. You Bet
r Richardson. You Bet
A Cohn & ", Cal
o W Stephens & W,
NJ T Dillon, Cal
o P Navert, Cal
L Wischart, Stanford
II G Herbel, st Louis
Mrs " G Moore, Cal
u Moore. Cal
G W Hebling, Ohio
c H Chace, Ohio
Mrs z T Beatie. Utah
7 Y Halsey, 5 Jose
A r Derge & fam
Salt Lake
] Treskow, Cal
z T Hawley, U s Y
P P Pratt & W. S Lake
C W Wickersham, Nev
R H Tschady, Idaho
T B Bassett. Cal
It W Moore, Stockton
F Wilkins, Cal
c e Gray. n Y
" W Rohrer, Fresno
N Lacy, Hanford
P Huntzsch, Fresno
Miss c F Smith, Net
] c Tyrell. Cal
Mrs NJ thinner. Seattle
Miss L thinner, Seattl
c w Ames. U S S I
Hancock
] S Mountain, Seattle
W Mussen, Iowa City
NJ L Corey. Ind
P Knapper & dau,
Seattle
f H Cassels, Wis
r II Ford. Wis
W NJ Thompson, Wash
Fl Simons, Iowa
Miss D Tibbitts, Cal
Lieut. C V Otto, Cal
Lieut. G P Smith, Cal
Ensign Mclaughlin,
Cal
Ensign F Foley, Cal
K Stahlgreen, Cal
" W Orcutt. Cal
W H Adams, Cal
PALACE
II B Woods, San Jose
H McMenomy. L S A
H A Seveus, U S A
A G Thies. Stanford
H G. Harrington
Queensland
Miss Hansel, Ohio
Mrs G A Lung, Nd
. Siegel. Salt Lake
Mrs S Siegel. Salt Lake
" NJ Parkin. Stanford
II D Parkin, Stanford
J " Ashton. Stanford
c W Clapp, Stanford
] P Adair. Chicago
T Werner. New York
H n Mayo & (. Utah
] L Bunce. Hanford
Mrs S G Evans. y 7
V S Houston. U S n
NJ de Vries. Stockton
Mrs c K Wise, Stocktr
H K Gregory. L Ang
II f Bennett, Chicago
J A Fairchild. l. Ang
E Spicer. England
Jessie Evan, England
Helen Spicer, England
c E Trout, L Angeles
Mrs C z Trout, L Ang
J Pulson, Portland
J L HerZog. New York
Mr. & Mrs Boswell. Car
NEW WEST
P J Murtha, Sacto
A G. Arnold, San Jose
Mrs Mallory, Rd Blufi
G Pulls, Red Bluff
H Shields, Oakdale
G Frank, Marysville
] 3 Thompson & W, ,Gs
Capt Smith, y Y
c Sterling, Idaho
B J Boissol, Ukiah
E Smith, Riverside
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STORAGE AND WAREHOUSES;.

GALA Storage Warehouse. F. SMITH, prop
722 Mission; goods guaranteed; tel. Clay -.
PIERCE -RODOLPH Storage and Moving Co
office, 40l Post, cor. Powell; tel. Main 57i3.
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.

Birth marriage and death notices sent by
mail will not be inserted They must be handed
in at either of the publication Offices and be
indorsed with the name and residence of per
sons authorized TO have the same published.
BORN.
JARRFTvT-In this city. August 80. 1899. to the
wife Of Charles Jarrett a son.
COWEN-In this city, September 4, 1899. 10 the
wife Of F. s. Cowen, q son.
HEINE-In this city. September 2, 1899. to the
wife Of H. ". Heine, daughter
SCHILLER-In this city, September 4, 1899, to
the wife of Charles Schiller, son.
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OAKLAND ADVERTISEMENTS.
oFFICE-oOS BROADWAY.
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.

$50 CASH. s. monthly till paid fora nice
plain home for a bachelor, lot 43x250 feet
trfce $3.50 all told; a hard-to-beat bargain: $50
feet new fencing. large grove OF trees. cli-
mate soil and view the best, fogs nor
raw winds here; near a s0-foot boulevard and
electric car lines; fine 3-story schoolhouse
close by 62 families located within years
building up rapidly. Call or send for circu
lar 455 Seventh St, near Broadway, Oak
land Carriage free. H T. JONES. owner
SIC 0oo-OLD established business. Apply TO z.
e. BUNCE. sos Broadway Oakland.
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s25, ,OO0-Tithin few blocks Of Orpheum; 5sx132;
stores and lodging house; rents about
$1,000 per year,
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

S45, ,0c0-Cieary- st. corner. down town; three
frontages esxso; If improved will pay
per cent net.
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SIS. .0o0-Forty feet frontage on First St, two
frontages near Mission 81.
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REAL EsTATE-CITY-For Sale.

!. N EPECK * CO,
667 Market street. opposite Kearny.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

Sl4. 0o0-Geary St. near Taylor; store and lodg-
ing-house fine buy.
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81 GO0-Fremont st, near Santa Fe ferry site
54xl32: rents 500 annually.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

s.. SS.500-Vicinity Post and Stockton SITS; two
good fats; want an offer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

$l2,5O0-About 100 feet from Market and Sixth
sts; store and three fats; lot 5oXIS;
rents 500.
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s., 2oO-Six flats; vicinity Hibernia Bank
rents $3.50 yearly.
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SO, o00-NIason-st. bargain; must sell; lot SO
feet frontage; two houses.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

EDDY. gl5-g or fine sunny unfurnished
rooms: all conveniences. private residence,
references.
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SS. S.JO0-Teu-room residence near Golden Gate
ave; lot 37:6xl3l G.
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ALAMEDA ROOMS AND BOARD,

HOME for ladies in delicate health: large
grounds; private MRS. DIR. FUNKc. 1916 sth.
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ROOMS FOR HOUSEKEEPING.

A BRANCH Office for Call advertisements and
subscriptions has been established at 1886 Va
leuCia
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SELECTED BARGAINS.
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ALAMEDA ROOMS.

FURNISHED rooms double or single; hot and
cold water shower baths; steam heat; tele-
phone near station; breakfast II desired;
every home comfort. POI Central ave
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FOLSOM. 525-Large sunny furnished roo
light housekeeping; 81 80 weekly
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-05

IF YOU have lots north OF Golden Gate Park,
west Of Firet ave. and you wish TO sell them,
call on W J. GUNN, 40 Montgomery st.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

DESPITE the growing difficulty Of
finding space for the interment Of pub.
lie men within the walls of West.
minister Abbey, at least one noble
family still enjoys prescriptive right
of burial there. These are the dukes OF
Northum berland, who have the ex-
elusive use Of spacious vault in the
chapel of st. Nicholas. This vault,
which was the last resting place OF
the Seymours, was opened as recently
as 1883 to receive the remains of Lady
Louisa Percy, the elder sister Of the
present duke.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

BARON FERDINAND, who died few
days ago, was the most popular mem
Der of the Rothschild family. An Aus
TRAN by birth, he was naturalized
Englishman and had sat in the house
of commons for Breckinghamshire
since 1885. He had no active relation
with the firm. but his income as Sc
lent partner is estimated at 81, 600. 900 a
year, Of which he spent nearly a third
in charity. relieving numbcrlcss cases
of distress every year. He founded and
handsomely endowed hospital for
children, with 800 beds. in memory Of
his wife.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
away.
changed

THE founder Of the Red Cross society
was Mr.. Henri Dunant, who is still
alive in his native land, Switzerland:
he spent half Of a goodly fortune in
establishing the society, and, becom-
ing reduced in circumstances, lived un.
til q short time ago in an infirmary.
Recently, however, various govern
ments granted him. money, and he is
now spending his old age in comfort.
His idea was the outcome of a visit
to the battle field of Solferino, June
81, 1859, he being appalled, by the ter
rible suffering he saw there. The only
country which does not use the red
cross ID Turkey.