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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Merchants, Association Grows.

At a meeting Of the board of directors
of the Merchants Association Thursday
the following thirty-three applications for
membership were received and the parties
elected making the present total member
ship Of the association 1855: Baldwin
Jewelry Company: William Bateman:
Brown & Adams; The Butterick Publish
ing COMPANY; Colonial Hotel; W. F.
Cordes; Hugh Craig; Alfred E. Davis; R.
Stationery Company; Mrs. L. Dudley;
Ensign, Bickford & Co; NJ. Francis; c.
]. Hall & Co.; Charles Fisher; R. H.
Fletcher. curator Mark Hopkins Institute
of Art; Rudolph Herold Jr.: Harpham &
Jansen; Hilmer: Bredhoff & Schulz; AL
bert Hoeflich: Thomas Kelly & Sons; Lar
kins & Co; c. Limousin; Charles Michal-
atschke; Mercantile Trust Company; Nor
gan & Wright; National Cloak and Suit
Company; Pacific Coast Manufacturing
Agency; John Reid: Charles Rienecker:
Mrs. s. Thomas; Wyckoff. Seamans &
Benedict
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
St. Brendan's Entertainment.

An entertainment and social was given
by the members Of the League of the
Cross booth in aid of st. Brendan's Fair
on Friday and a neat sum was realized.
The affair was held in st. Brendan's Hall,
corner Fremont and Harrison streets, and
was under the auspices of the following
members Of the booth: Miss Mamie Pow
ers, Mrs. N. Cribbens, Mrs. W. Teller,
Mrs. P. Bergevin and Mrs. Dugan. The
following programme was rendered:
Overture, Hyne's orchestra; vocal selec-
tons, Joseph Hanson; recitation, George
Atkinson; cornet duet, Messrs. Murray
Frank L. Pohl; vocal duet, Upman sis
ters; song Willie Sable; cakewalk, Nc
Mahon and Kennedy; comic song, Mr..
Douglas; selection, orchestra
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

with prices, conditions of packing, de-
mand, supply, etc. which would furnish
invaluable information for local business
men and exporters. And further, such
an establishment here would bring to this
city thousands of purchasers from all
parts of the Western Hemisphere. At the
meeting of the directors Of the associa a.
the subject were discussed At the con-
clusion Secretary Freud said:
Having had considerable correspond
ence with the Philadelphia Commercial
Museum. the board decided to refer the
matter of the establishment of a branch
museum in this city to special commit
tee on trade and finance. This committee
will secure further information and re-
port to the board of directors its conclu..
sions. 1t was decided to ask members of
the association intending to visit the
Eastern States to visit personally the
Philadelphia Museum, SO as to become
thoroughly acquainted with its general
workings and objects. It is the general
opinion of the directors that the estab-
lishment in this city of a branch of the
Philadelphia Museum would be productive
of great benefit to the commercial in
terests of San Francisco"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
PRISONERS AT THE BAR.
Five Convicts Are Sentenced for
Various Crimes.

Simon Garlick, who jumped his bonds
a short time ago and enjoyed several
months of liberty and after his recapture
pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary
against him, was sentenced to five years
in Folsom Prison by Judge Dunno yes
terday. Ammedao de Giveia, who pleaded
guilty to having assaulted Angelo Kappa
with a knife on April last, was sentenced
to two years in Folsom. Edward Peter
son. who entered Sacred Heart Church,
Fillmore and Fell streets, with intent to
commit larceny, was sentenced to a term
of three years in Folsom for the offense.
John Covello, who made an attempt to
kill Joseph Garcia on June last and was
convicted of an assault with q deadly
weapon, was fined $3.50 with the alterna-
Jail. George Huot, who forged the name
of Isadore Lecureuil to a 800 draft on the
Croker Woolworth Bank, was given a
term Of three years in Folsom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
GUATEMALANS IN COURT.
Young Barrios Has a Guardian and
Barillas Made a Citizen.

The application of Mrs. Algeria de
Reyna Barrios widow of the former
President of Guatemala, who was as
sassinated about two years ago, to
be appointed guardian of the person
and estate of Joaquin Reyna Barrios, has
man in question is an orphan and was
a protege of the late Guatemalan Presi-
dent.
Mrs. Barrios stated in court that 1t was
her intention to place her ward in the
navy, and he will be placed on a United
States training ship without delay.
Following close upon the guardianship
matter Judge Daingerfield took up the
application of Jose Isador Barillas, son
of General Barillas, also an ex-President
of Guatemala. The application filed by
was Endorsed by David Makepeace and
Fred J. Armstrong, both of whom testi-
fed to his good character and qualifica-
lions necessary for his admission to cit
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Services at st. Isnatius.

Rev. Father Mahoney, s. j.. will preach
in st. Ignatius Church this morning, and
the evening discourse will be delivered by
Rev. Father Calgia, S. ].
The annual retreat of the Ladies' So
dality of ST. Ignatius Church will begin
on Sunday, September 10, at 2:30 p. m. in
street,. The daily exercises during the
retreat will be as follows:
At a. m. mass in the Gentlemen's So
p. M. rosary and litany of the Sacred
Heart; 7:45 p. m, hymn, ''Yeni Creator
Spiritus"; p. m, meditation; $50 p. m,
benediction.
The retreat will conclude on Sunday, the
18th inst
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM.
A Branch Likely to Be Established in
This City.

The Merchants Association has now
taken up the matter of establishing a
branch of the Philadelphia Museum in
this city. Six weeks ago The Call pub
lished an outline of the plan suggested
stating at the time that as soon as the
consideration Of the tax levy by that Or
ganization was finished it would start
the movement under consideration. A
short time before one or two of the mem
bers of the association were in Philadel-
phia, and to them Manager Wilson pro-
posed that if the Merchants and COM
mercial people of this city would take
hold of the project in earnest he would
furnish large quantity of the surplus
exhibits to the Western branch.
The establishing of branch in San
of the community as a matter of no small
Importance. 1t means the creation of a
numberless variety of samples Of prod
ucts from every country in the world,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
ladies' underwear

ladies' jersey ribbed wool vests and
pants; improved style and finish; fiat
covered seams; in pink, white and nat
ural gray; sizes 4, 5 and g.. $1.OO each
ladies' oneita union suits of fine,
heavy quality, half wool, in natural
gray; silk trimmed neck and front;
f1at-covered seams; elastic ribbed;
glove fitting; sizes small, medium, large
and extra large .............$ LOO suit
misses jersey ribbed white wool vest
and pants; soft quality; nicely fin
ished; covered seams: pearl buttons;
contains only a little cotton, enough to
prevent shrinkage; sizes 4 to y years
:. ................. .........5Oc each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Infants wear

baby bonnets, cream silk embroid-
cred and trimmed with ruche all round;
sateen lined ....2oc each
baby cloaks: cream white embroid
cred cashmere; lined throughout; full
length; 10-inch embroidered cashmere
Cape. ...... ..... S1.25 each
babies short dresses; fine quality
nainsook, neat embroidery at neck and
sleeves; hemstitched collar and cuffs;
ages 1 to 8 years SOC each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
ribbons

miles and miles Of new ribbons,
bought with the idea of having every
thing one could wish for in ribbons
there is every width and every style
and every color that is desirable, and
puylng in such large quantities makes
the following prices possible:
10000 yards new all-silk, heavy quail
lty satin and gros grain ribbon, in light
and staple colors
no. 2-2s in. wide, PIC yard or 25c pc
no. 5-7s in. wide, &c yard or soc pc
no. l-1s in. wide, Sc yard or soc pc
no lie in. wide, ) 1-3c yd or soc pc
no 1a-dB in. wide, Zoe yd, $1.OO pc
no la in wide, 121ac I'd, $1.25 PC
no. 22-2A in. wide, 15c I'd, $3.50 pc
no. 4O-31s in. wide, zoe I'd, $500 pc
$500 yards all-silk, heavy quality.
fancy taffeta ribbon, q to IL inches
VIDE, IN solid colors, with striped edges,
pla1ds, cords and embroidery effects
and large variety of checks and
str1pes-one of the best values it has
been our lot to purchase....71A yard
10000 yards new all-silk, heavy quality
satin and gros grain ribbon, in light and
staple colors-among the new ribbons
is lot of new plaid and cord effects
and Persian stripes-32s inches wide at
''.-...- '...'..'.'''.. .OOC yard
fancy stripe taffeta ribbon. with
satin edge-4A inches wide. .45c yard
fancy satin taffeta ribbon with four
rows Of hemstitching-4% inches wide
...".... .....'''...'...... s....OOc yard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
mems underwear

mems fannelette nightrobes, in all
sizes from 1412 to 1917; full cut in every
way so as to insure a good fit; these
are new goods just received, and We're
intended to sell for soc; we think you
would appreciate our putting the
price oOC
mems heavy gray ribbed cotton I'M
derwear; a strong garment we'll made
and serviceable; bought to be sold at
soc. but they are yours at $3.50. SIC
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
hair pins

Hale's good shell pins, In crimp and
straight, 8 inches long, one dozen in
box 1900. zoe box
the Una" hairpin cabinet, contain
ing sizes double dip hairpins and an
assortment of toilet pins ...........5c
fancy silk frilled elastic, in a large
range Of colors. 12hc yard
3-inch metal belt clasp, with jeweled
center in gilt and oxidize, until sold.
................ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 15C
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Music at Grace Church.

The usual monthly festival service ut
Grace Church will take place this evening
at 7:45 o'clock. An unusually interesting
programme has been prepared. including
"Infiammatus, from Rossfni's "Stabat
Mater; a new barytone solo to be sung
by Mr.. Henley for the first time, and
other solos by Clarence Wendell and
choruses by the full choir. The offertory
will be an organ solo and has been spe-
cially selected for the display Of the softer
solo registers of the organ
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Against the Railroad.

In the United States Circuit Court yes
terday the Jury in the case Of A. Paxton
and L Paxton VS.. the Southern Pacific
Company returned a verdict awarding the
plaintiffs $3.50 and costs. The suit was for
$40 900 damages for personal injuries re-
ceived In railroad accident in Placer
willie
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
hosiery

infants fine ribbed black cashmere
hose; gray merino heels and toes; sizes
4 to Observation-Disclosures. ~ pair
children's fine ribbed medium weight
seamless black cotton hose; hard
twisted Egyptian cotton; very elastic;
double heels, soles and toes; sizes to
10; hose fully worth 1212c-our price
ladies' heavy wool black hose of soft
quality, ribbed; elastic tops; sizes S12
to 10 Zoe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
st. Francis Church.

The Children of Mary of ST. Francis
Church will receive holy communion in
body this morning at the 7:30 o'clock
mass. The vesper sermon will be
on The Birth and Birthplace of the
Blessed Virgin"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

izenship This formality through the
court granted the petition and the now
United States citizen returned to his
home, 610 Fillmore street. 1t is under
stood that he will engage in business in
oif
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Without a Fish Story.

Assistant United States Attorney Mar
shall %. Woodwork returned yesterday
from visit to the wilds Of Tuolumne
County, where he had been spending his
vacation. He brought back with him tho
carcasses of the grizzly bears that he has
actually killed and the exact number of
mountain trout that he has really caught.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

get open alE ex-
ercise. Is il any
wonder that she
often grows pale
and thin and
develops a tend
ency to vweak
lungs. " When
ever there Is
pain in breath
ing, soreness of
the chest, obsti-
a tie coug h,
bleeding from
the lungs or any
other symptoms
of disease of the
respiratory or
gans, begin the
use of Doctor
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry and con
tinue the u e
until ure d.
Ninety-eight in
every hundred
who have used
uGoldeu Med
ical Discovery"
for lung trou-
bic, F" have been
perfectly a n d
perm a II emily
cured.
uI was very sick
Indeed" writes
Mrs. Mollie Jacobs,
Of FELTON,. Kent Co.,
Delaware. r a n d
our family doctor
said l had con-
su m ptio n I
thought 1 must die
soon for I felt so
awful bad. Had a
bad cough, spit BIZ
breath. I had pain:
also had dyspepsia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

THE VOLUNTEERS RETURN.-All
the exciting scenes of the great recep-
ton In the Wasps quarterly Home
Again number, 25c. Sold by all news
dealers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
the newest petticOat

the jersey knit, just in by yesterday
express; fits close, giving slim appear
ance in front; three 6-inch silk corded
ruffles gives full flare at bottom; has
deep dust tiounce; price ......$15.O0
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
suits and Jackets

every day brings wealth of goods designed by
artists the of handsome fabrics-the fall
styles show out of keeping with the small prices
misses jackets-blue and mixed covert CLOTH
Franklin fly front; merceriZed lining throughout
high collar; taor-1nsh seams; sizes 81 to 40
tp.1VO
misses jackets in Oxford and tan CLOTH
plaid lined; Franklin front; 6button sizes IA to IS
.;....-...........: 800
misses Jackets and blue covert CLOTH satin
lined ali through; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sizes14 to IS
ladies' jackets, and blue Melton CLOTH 6button
Franklin front; double breasted; tailor stitched
thro ughout sizes 80 to 81 90
ladies' newstyle, kersey cloth Jackets silk lined
all through high, rolling collar and edged
with opossum fur; sizes 80 to 42..........S 1900
ladies' brown mixed homespun cheviot suits-a new
and sensible garment; double breasted; tight-it-
ting jacket; satin rhadame lined; skirt habit back;
well made; lined with percaline; velveteen bound
and tailor stitched; sizes 30 to 200
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
handkerchiefS

80 dozen ladies' white hemstitched
handkerchiefs-all linen-5c or ....
......................5 SOC dozen
500 boxes children's colored border
handkerchiefs-3 in a fancy box $3.50.
.................. 80. 900. ...15c box
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Waning 10 WORK

Is the only way In which the business
woman, employed in store or Office, can
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

bad cough spit blood, and was very short of
breath I had pains in my chest and right lung,
also had dyspepsia. Before took your Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets was
weak could not sweep a room, now can
do small washing. I feel IKE a new person"
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure heartburn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
bits from the bazaar

34-inch fly screen
30 sheets tanglefoot f1ypaper. 35c
S1s-inch wood pie plates, per dozen. sc
515-inch white enameled mush bowls
!..... -. Zoe
2s-inch gas-ighter and box OF tapers
lOc
24-inch willow clothes basket ......7Oc
12-inch japanned bread boat. roc
3 cakes cosmo buttermilk soap. .24o
shopping bags, sateen tops, 10x61s 1 sc
note tablet, $50 leaves, cream laid,
ruled writing paper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
notions

720 pairs ladies' stockinette dress
shields, sizes 3, and 5, bought in bulk
to save expense in boxing and in
freight-that is how these 15c values,
until sold, are ..................9c pair
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
dress trimmings

This is a black in trimmings = beads and
spangles and jet made by def fingers OF artist fami
lies of France and Germany.
jets, spanges, guipure and bow knots come in black
only, in every conceivable style from simplicity to
gorgeousness .................... 15c to 81 each
graduated silk fringe for skirt Grapes Of
the latest trimmings. $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50
black a-over spange netting for skirt drapes-back
and front a nd yoke to match-the latest novelty
for eleg ant suit drape. .$17.5O and $1,000
black spangle and beaded butterfes-a dainty trim
ming for appliqueing Grapes and yokes
Observation-Disclosures to $1.25 each
large assortment of spangle bands and edgngs, in
black ......................12 LIE to $500 yard
white pearl bead guimpe, in pretty new patterns =;
6OC ana Otoc ydI u
pearl festoons for evening costumes graceful and
flannelS
so pieces flannel 80 inches wide very heavy quail
ty; nicely feeced; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, both in
quality and low price; it is good value at 10c, but
offer 1t until sold at l-Zc yard
eiderdown flannel, yard wide in fancy stripes
makes excellent sacques and wrappers. ........
SOc and l-Gc ydrQ
eiderdown in plain colors SO inches wde ripple eff
fects in pink blue. tan and .45c yard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
towels and table linen

80 doz. frnged buck towels of fine weave; 17x35 in
1O1ac; 20x39 in, Ice 23x47 in........ .25c each
so pieces glass toweng IA in wide, SIC quality at sc
200 initial Turkish towels beached all plain
white with woven coored initial and fancy col
100 doz beached napkins of Union damask 20x20 in
220 pieces table damask, beached anen pure white,
satin finish; imported direct from the manufac-
turer. which means big saving to you.
50 in. wide quality ............... soc yard
Ga in. wide. .60c yard
p in Vide. extra quality. 81 20 $50, 500
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
Divorce Suits Filed.

Leah May Henslee has sued Edward F.
Henslee for divorce, alleging cruelty as
cause of complaint. William l.. Girard
asks for a divorce from Ada Girard on
the ground of desertion. Suit for divorce
on the ground of cruelty has been filed
by Adelaide NJ. King against John H.
King. Suits for divorce on the ground of
failure to provide have been filed by
Mary r. Hutchinson against James E..
Hutchinson. Josie E. Whitney against
Fred c. Whitney and Annie Butler against
Joseph F. Butler. Jennie z. Morgan asks
for divorce from w. s. Morgan on the
ground Of intemperance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

Yesterdays Insolvent.
E. G. Dunn, Rocklin, Placer County,
S1155; no assets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
fIanneIS
bed FURNISHINGS

the baby hasn't had blankets big enoughthere has been
a demand for larger sizes, Hales have had
them made to order-Hale's special size crib
blankets
sox4o. so 42x56.. $500
36x4S. $500 4Sx60. $500
100 pairs white wool blankes-bought when wool far
cheaper than now; 72xS2 inches; would be low at
100 white crochet bedspreads 70xS2 inches marses pat
terms; hemmed and ready for ......73c each
600 Sheets double bed sze 8x90 inches Of good weight
round thread Pinch hem; good wearing sheet
200 dozen pillow fine quality muslin of proper
weight for family
45x3s in. lie: 5OxS6 in, 13c 54xSs in....15c each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
THIS DAY AT THE CHURCHES

REIMBURSEMENT and sermon by the
pastor. Evening-Sermon by the pastor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03
early silk styles

bought silks early before the raise IN Price
got first pick of the best that was shown
swivel stripe silks-a good heavy quality-the
rect thing for fancy waists-19 inches wide, in
dinal, purple, cyrano. new blues and marine blues
fancy pOmpa dOur stripes in dainty colorings for
evening pink, cerse, turquoise and
lavender with black satin stripe effects s. 80 yd
{silk applique coors to match the above for trim
nlngs, 9Sc)
corded satin stripe-one of the seasons popular
novelties comes in turquoise, lilac, cerise, purple
marine, with heavy white cord stripes, 20 in.
wide 81 20 yard
(white applique trimming the above zoe yard.
fancy ribbon stripes taffeta ground, in black
and white marine and white, lilac and white and
cardinal and white 20 inches wide. $ 80 yard
dainty patterns, in black spangled guimpe make
trimmingS)
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fall dress goods

Bradford crepons in large effects, dots and small
designs in the shades Of blues, browns greens,
states and purple, Ain wide L. and 81 800 suit
(Spange and braid guimpe appropriate tr1mmings
n French Importation in rough-surfaced two,tone
effects in striped and figured designs, in all the
new shadin gs fall 3S inches wide, 81 50 suit
, ~ nches wloe nsng1ed and braid emimpes
Veaetian suitiRgs in plain and fancy mixed color
ings in the popular fall shades, excellent cloth
SO in wide 81 90 yard; "a in wide, $3.50 yard
(black velvet ribbons used for trmmng-come all
widths, from 3-16 to Az inches)
black clay Serges-popular material for tailored
gowns heavy twied effect; good heavy weight.
80 in. wide, s 20 and 81 .5O-56 in. wide, 90
black broadcIOth-the richness of good broadcloth
makes it ever popular fabric for fall costumes
beautiful satin finish; so inches wide
observation-disclosures 81 20, $1.5O and So yard
plain and fancy brads for trimming above
terals Il to inches wide, at ....4c to Doc yard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-09-03

Mornng-Communion; address by Rev. H
W. Peck. Evening-Special music and in
stallation service.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
Death oil Charles Brown.

one of the old residents of Augusta,
Mr.. Charles Brown. passed away, Tues
day morning, at 2 o'clock, at the age Of
81 years and months. He was born
in Brunswick. but with the exception of
a few years spent in Massachusetts.
had resided in Augusta for GO years.
He was at one time the leading mer-
chant tailor of the place, gentleman
of considerable influence and good
business standing. Entirely unostenta-
tious in life and demeanor, he illustrat-
ed the beauties and graces of the Chris
tian character through all these years.
and his long period of falling health
did not weaken his Christian hope.
Mr. Browns first wife died some q
years ago. He married his second wife
formerly Miss Gardiner) IS years ago:
and with great patience and fortitude
she has administered to his wants. The
funeral will be held at his late resi-
dence II Melville street, this (Wednes-
day. afternoon at 2 O'Clock.