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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
Transfer Case Submitted.

The habeas corpus case of Henry Loren
son. who was arrested while IN the act of
giving a transfer ticket to newsboy
was argued before the Supreme Court this
morning. James ]. Mcguire appeared for
Lorenson and Attorney Peter Dunno for
the prosecution. Argument was made and
memoranda submitted and the case NO .
taksn under Amusement
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

80 NAA1 SO = 80 =
OF Imprisonment Cor
life lowered over
them.
Lubin had only
commenced. After
constituting himself
Judge, jury and spe-
cial prosecutor he
proceeded to fix Jhe
penalty. lie decided
that the culprlts
should not only give
back what they mad
taken but should
pay a fine for theft.
He announced that
a charitable instltI-
ton should be the
beneficiary of the
courts decision, and
the frightened wo-
men were only too
glad to accept the
peculiar PROPOSE
ton. By doing so
they escaped public
prosecution and Its
attendant notoriety,
the tradesman won
a reputation for
charity, and the
hearts of shopliftcrs
in general were
made sad.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

were caught police
q trouble and ex-
pense. To obvlate
this and still 10 pro-
tect themselves the
members OF the firm
hit upon a new
scheme. which thus
far has acted adj
mirably. T h r g e
women had been
frequently seen in
the store. They
bought nothing and
excited suspicion
that they were not
altogether honest.
A watch was there
fore placed upon
their movements.
The next time they
entered the store
one of the porters
was delegated 10
follow them. He did
so and saw one of
them steal a wo-
mans wrapper and
secrete II under her
cape. Shortly after
Z the store and the
n. He made no eff
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.

nth promptness which is in every way COM
\AI mendable the Republican organization of the
Second Congressional District has begun the
work OF preparing for the coming campaign. The
organization has recently adopted set OF bylaws
declaring its purposes, ito promote, encourage and
sustain absolute and unqualified loyalty to the Gov
eminent OF the United States to further and by social
moral and political influence assist in intoxicating the
principles of the Republican party; every just
and honorable means toward the denomination OF Will
liam Mckinley the Republican standard-bearer Of
1000 and to his reelection to the Presidency
OF the United States"
1t is too early for Republicans in all parts of
the State begin making ready for the contest that
is rapidly approaching. In years when
Presidential elections to take place the various
county and State conventions have to be held earlier
than usual in order to elect delegates to the national
conventions That entails beginning OF the prelim-
mary work OF organization several months sooner
than in ordinary years. The movement started in
the Second District might therefore, be we'll fol-
lowed elsewhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
Tourist Excursions.

Personally conducted tourist excursions via
the SANTA FE ROUTE. with latest vestibulei
sleeping cars. through from California 20 Bos-
ton every Wednesday. 20 ST. Paul every Sunday
and Friday. 10 ST. Louis every Sunday and 20
Chicago every sunday. Wednesday and Friday.
Call at ticket Office. No s2s Market ST.. for fun
information.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Oh Striking terror 10
the hearts OF shop
lifters, those persis-
tent pests OF Che
tradesmeE. When
ever an offender is
caught stealing any
thing in the shop he
or she is brought
post haste before
the owner of the cs-
adjustment, W h o
constitutes himself
Judge ana jury for
the trial of the Of
Tense. This new
trial cour:. has been
established in the
dry goods store Of
Weinstock. Lubin &
Co., where trials are
of frequent occur
renee.
One in particular
is perhaps Of un-
common interest.
Petty thieves had
been making them
selves unusually q
nuisance. Efforts TO
catch them were
generally in vain.
and even when they
prosecutions involve
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

ward the women LEI
porter followed ther
fort 10 intercept
them until they had
proceeded some dis
lance on Golden
Gate avenue. He
then accused them
OF the theft and or
dered them 10 &c
turn with him 10 the
store. They obeyed
and were brought
into the presence Of
Lubln, one of the
partners.
T n e tradesman
was fierceness per-
sonifed. The women
were pleading and
in tears. The pro-
prietor would not
listen. He dilated
on the enormity Of
the offense, dwelling
upon the awful
depth 10 which the
culprits had fallen.
Before he had fin
ished his fearful II
in Mysteries, and son
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
"Mrs. winslow's Soothing svrun,,

Has been used for fifty years by millions oe
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success II soothes the child. softens
the gums ailays pain. cures Wind Collie rerti-
lates the Bowels and r. the best remedy Tor
Diarrhoeas. whether arising from teethinx Of
other For sale by druggists In every
part OF the world. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
wnslows Soothing Syrup. &c bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

An enormous sheep syndicate has been organized
to secure monopoly in Montana As a matter OF
interstate comfy the Governor OF California might
with propriety supply the leaders OF the combination
with valuable information in relation to the concen-
tration OF sheep
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
Divorce Suits Filed

Suits for divorce have been filed by
Sarah James against Joseph James for
cruelty: Mary +. Timmons against VIII
liam Timmons for desertiOn. and Ger
trude ]. Edwards against John II. Id
wards for 6esertiOn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

IS unsettled they vote against and things. Both
Ohio and Kentucky are examples OF this"
The lesson to be learned from that warning is too
plain to be mistaken The time to settle the question
OF the standard is There is no telling when the
people OF the country at large may grow discontinued
and vote against things thus putting into power the
party OF negaon. which is the party OF free silver.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
Tanner ON Trial.

George Lewis Tanner, charged with tho
murder Of James Brown and Fannia
Barnes on August 26 last. was placed or
trial before Judge Dunno yesterday. Sew
en- jurors were secured after which IN
adjournment was taken Till this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Not long ago Emperor William presented the
young King OF Spain with the decoration OF the
Order of the Black Eagle. Now his Germanic
Majesty has given Chicago soldiers who fought in the
Spanish beautiful flag That celebrated Iron
fist seems to have degenerated into the glad
ban
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

HOTEL DEL CoRONADo-Tsks advantage
Of the rOund-trip tickets Now only $50 BY
steamship. including fifteen days board az no.
tel; longer stay. 81 20 per day. Apply at 4 New
Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
CALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s-M C. Esh-
man and wife of Los Angeles are at the
Arlington. ]. A. Ferrall OF San Francisco
is at Wizards. Congressman Metcalf
of Oakland is expected tomorrow
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-L. Foyer OF Sac
ramento is at the Rivers. Tom Grant 4
San Francisco is at the Gilsey. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Baldwin Of California are at the
Empire.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Special information supplied daily -
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). SD Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 104a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

OF Vaudeville
Columbia" shenandoah"
Calif0rnia-''The Sporting Duchess
Titoll-"The Hooah."
Qrard Opera H0use-'' T1yanreine'
Alcazsr-"saiuts and sinners"
Alharnbrn-''In ola Kentucky
Chues and Theate-Vaudeytne every afternoon and
evening
Olympia corner Mason Ellis streets-specialties
Central Parz-Steepiechase and Coney Island.
Mechanics pa,llon-rand Carnival Bah. Thanksgiving
evening
oakland Racetrack-Baces.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Parker's Hair Balsam keeps the hair sofs
and plentiful and restores the color when gray
Hindercorns. the best cure for corns. Is cts
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

The batch OF National Guard generals" who are
squabbling over uniforms for the citizen soldiers
should hasten to clothe themselves before the scrutin
izing eyes OF the public much of their naked
ness
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

One OF the most ambitious efforts recently made in
the United States to raise the wind is recorded in
New York The lawmakers have organized a
twenty-five million dollar trust
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Military experts are not only unanimous in the
opinion that the Beers and British worthy of each
others Steel but also that both are trying to deliver
the goods
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

C., City. AS gardeners will be under -hs
direction OF the Board Of Public Works
under the new charter. and cOpyists Will
De appointed on the rcQCest Of the Re-
cOrder, applicants for such positions viii
have 10 undergo civil service examination.
GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER-C. s. City.
If Alaska Is not included. the geographic
cal center Of the United States f. Fort
Riley. Kansas. II Alaska Is included. then
the geographical center Is a point in the
Pacific Ocean where latitude 4157 IS
crossed by longitude 121. p IL Is abou-
south z degrees west OF Cape FlatterV.
about 100 miles from shore.
CALIFORNIA MEDALs-J II. ".
Cornelius. or. Send n communication 20
Henry Lunstedt. grand secretary Of the
Native Sons Of the Golden West 4l4 Ma
son street. and you will have forwarded
10 you a blank form OF application for
medal and certificate as volunteer who
enlisted from California. Upon its return
properly filled out u viii be compared
with the muster roll. and n correct. YOU
Will be advised as 20 the time when you
can receive the medal and certificate.
APPOINTEEs UNDER THE CHAR
TIERS. City. II is evident that the free
holders in framing the charter knew that
the civil service rules could not be put IN
force on the day that the charter went
into effect, and therefore provided in sec
ton 10 OF the civil service article as fol-
lows: ITO prevent the stOppage OF pubic
business, or TO meet extraordinary exigen-
cies. the head OF any department or Of
flee may. with the approval OF the Conn
missiOners. make temporary appoint
ments 10 remain In force not exceeding
sixty days. and only until regular ap-
pointments under the provisions OF this
article can be made"
THE CAMANCHE-Two Old subscrib-
ers, City-The monitor Camanche was
brought 20 this port In the ship Aduila.
having been, after building. taken apart
and sent around the Horn. The Aquila.
left New York May %. 1863 was conveyed
by the United States gunDoat mo as far
as latitude 10 south. longitude 40 west.
where the vessels parted company. Tho
Aquila brewer. master) arrived IN San
Francisco Harbor. consigned 20 Donahue.
Ryan & Secor. November 10. 1863. on ths
18th OF that month. while anchored IN ths
bay. she broke frorn her mOOring during
a heavy southeaster. fOuled the British
ship Isca. but was finally mOOred 20 Hath
away's wharf. While mO0red there the
| force OF the gale increased and the vessel
bumped TO that extent against the wharf
that she sprang a leak and went 20 the
bottom at IL o'clock that night The mon
I ttor was taken piece by piece from thu
sunken ship. carried 20 "A shipyard a tho
I gether and launched November II. 1854.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
THIEVES TRIED
AND FINED BY A
CITY MERCHANT
Ingenious Scheme of
a TradeSman.
SHOPLIFTERSARET ERRORIZED
FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE TO
CHARITY.
The Offenders Are Brought Before an
Odd Trial Court and Are Duly
Arraigned in Dry Goods
Store.
SHOPLIFTERSARET ERRORIZED
FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE TO
CHARITY.

A local dry-goods firm has discovered an
extremely ingenious and original method
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

A Democrat Of this city has come TO the conclu-
sion that the National Democracy is party of lions
led by asses He is also thoroughly convinced that
he possesses every qualification necessary for leader
ship.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Secretary OF War Root seems TO be well on the
toilsome journey up the political mountain His
friends confidently predict that by the time of the
next national convention he will have reached the
Nice-Presidential timber line
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29
TO CORRESPONDENTS,

THE NORTH POLE-A Subscriber.
City. The north pole. so far as Is known.
Is always in the same position.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

The Governor has surpassed himself and If COM
ment be just he has reached the limit of official
audaoity. Even the miners OF the State claim that
he has handed them gold brick in his selection Of
State Examiner OF Mines
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

RUBBER BAGS-J. H. Fairfield. Cal.
Rubber hot-water bags may be repaired
by the use OF a rubber patch and rubber
cement such as Is used by shoemakers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

THE CALLS HOME STUDY-Sub-
scriber, Smartsville. Cal. The first article
of The Calls Home Studies was published
October Is, 1899 Had you signed your
name instead of "a Subscriber" an illus
trated booklet explanatory OF the course
would have been mailed to YOU
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

ished his fearful listeners were almost
in Mysteries, and something in the nature
% 60
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

Cal. giace fruit SOC per ID at TOwnsend's,'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

MUST TAKE THE EXAMINATIoN-J.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

generally In vain.
and even when they
prosecutions involve
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

ward the women LEI
porter followed ther
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-29

The seriousness OF the situation OF British arms
in South Africa is emphasized by Great Brit
aims notice TO the powers that she is engaged
Gil, Af-;c., reDuhlice
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06
To Form a Cast Iron Combine.

Chicago. Feb. 6.-The Post says: zone
Of the latest movements to combine in
dustrial corporations Is that which has
for it's object the consolidation of a
number of the more important cast iron
plants Of the country. The name of the
company is to be the United States Cast
Iron and Foundry company, and 1t will
have a capitalization of $4,000 900, d.
vided into $12,0OO00 Of per cent nom
cumulative preferred and $12000,000 Of
common stock. The combination will be
made up of the American Pipe and
Foundry company. Dennis Long & Co.,
Alleston Pipe and Steel company. Lake
Shore Foundry company. Ohio Pipe
company, Buffalo Pipe company, Nc
Neal Pipe and Foundry company and
National Pipe and Foundry works.
These eight concerns are said to control
more than 95 per cent of the total out.
put of cast iron pipe in the country.
More than one-half Of the capital stock
Of the new corporation has been taken
by the owners of the plants which it is
proposed to consolidate. and 81 900 900 Of
| the remainder has been subscribed in
| New York. Subscribers will receive one
share of the common with each share
| IF the preferred.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06
l'EiSAlS:

The city council deserves to be thanked
for the stand taken in the action in
regard to the street on the French Est
ate, We are not blaming the commits
sioners for their efforts to secure the
streets without paying any damage, for
they were working for the estate, while
At The same time the city council were
Guarding the city finances. That es'ac
mas escaped it, just portion OF city taxes
long enough and ought to be made To
pay for its own streets, and it is sure to
We the right view taken by majority Of
The citizens of the city.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06
MOven NJ N0vu1 Vaase1a

Washington, Feb. 6.-The collier Sterl-
ng, towing the disabled cruiser Topeka,
has arrived at Fort Monroe. 1t is the
present intention of the navy depart
ment to have the extensive repairs to
be made on the Topekas boilers and
machinery carried on at the Norfolk
navy yard. The Hist. the little gunboat
which. under Lieutenant Lucien Young,
lid such excellent work in the blockade
and in the destruction Of Spanish gum
GOATS in Cuba. has been put out of COM
mission at the Pensacola navy yard.
The Castine has arrived at Gibraltar on
her way to join Admiral Dewey's fleet
lat Manila. The Solace has arrived at
Fort Monroe to take on powder prior to
starting for Manila. The Detroit has
sailed from Santiago for Manzanillo
The collier Justin. which accompanied
the Iowa around to the Pacific, has just
completed her Journey having arrived
at San Francisco.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06
OUR FORCES AT MANILA.
Strength IN Ships and Fighting Men
ODDosed to the FiIipinOs.


Washington, Feb. g. The regiments
now at Manila are: Nolunteers-First
Colorado infantry. First Idaho infantry,
Fifty-first Iowa infantry, Twentieth
Kansas infantry. Thirteenth Minnesota
infantry. First Montana infantry. First
Nebraska infantry, First North Dakota
infantry. Second Oregon infantry, Tenth
Pennsylvania infantry, First South pa
kota infantry, First Washington infan-
try, First Wyoming infantry, Batteries
A and B, First California artillery: Bat
terias A and b, Utah Light artillery;
First troop, Nevada cavalry, and First
ard Eighteenth companies, signal corps.
Regulars-Twenty- third infantry, Com
panies A, c, d, e. r, G, l. X, L and NJ,
Fourteenth infantry, and Company A,
Engineer battalion.
The Third Fourth, Eighteenth and
Twentieth infantry and Companies B,
D, +. II, 7, *, l. and M of the Seven
tenth infantry are now on their way to
the Philippines.
The ships under Admiral Dowey's
command include the cruisers Olympia
Nhe admiral's flagship), Boston. Balti-
more Charleston and Raleigh, the mon
itors Monadnock and Monterey, the
auxiliary cruiser Buffalo and the gum
boats Concord and Petrol, besides such
of the captured Spanish ships as he has
been able to repair and put in commits
sion. The naval force foots up more
than 100 officers and about 1000 men.
The land forces under General Otis
number about $4,000 men.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06

Various schemes have been suggested
for the raising of the funds for the Barre
band, and the TELEGRAM was the first
paper 10 take up the cause although not
running any popular subscription for it,
which by the way. is one of the most
unsatisfactory ways to raise funds OF
this nature, yet we desire to suggest Il
plan. which, we trust will meet the
approval of the business men, ladies,
citizens in general, and if carried out in
detail by competent mana -ers, such as
The Ladies Federation would surely be,
rhert is little doubt but what the rrquir
ed sum can be obtained in a ve1y short
ime. The TELEGRAMs plan is as
follows: Let the Ladies' Federation
Sc. ure permission of as many of the
business firms and professional MN
of the city rs possible who will
agree 10 give discount of five
percent to all purchases of "Band
Ticket" on which shall be five dollars
credit, and a discount given Oh these
purchases provided the five dollars
worth is used within certain period OF
time, the discount being made on the
List purchase for the entire five dollars.
When the consent of the dealers has
been obtained let tickets be sold through
out the city and the surrounding vicin-
ity to all parties who wish to help our
band. If 1000 tickets can he sold at
25 cents zach, and th'. merchants give
five percent discount to the customer
and another five percent to the band
iund it can be seen how easily aud
quickly the funds can be secured. In
this way all CLASSES of people can kive
according to their means. What does
the public think of this9 We feel sure
that it is the most equitable plan. Let
everybody speak.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-06

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6. - President Nc
kin'ey has presented to MI. Charles A.
schott, chief of the computing division
If the United States coast and geodetic
survey, the prize recently conferred up
IN him by the Academy of France. The
presentation took place in the library of
The executive mansion. in the presence
IF Superintendent Pritchett, the super
ntendent of the survey. and about 25 of
ais associate officers. This prize of 1000
francs was founded by an Englishman
about two years ago and was to be con-
terred by the academy on any person in
any country whose discoveries in sci
erce or whose original investigations
had been most valuable and had con-
tr'buted most to human knowledge in
the direction of mathematics, mechan-
les, physics, chemistry or geology. The
academy, after due cons derat ton, con-
ferred the prize on Mr.. Schott for his
investigations into the laws of terres-
trial magnetism.