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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
MANY BUYERS
OF REAL ESTATE
IN THE MARKET
Weeks S Deals Aggre-
gate Half a Million.
MONEY SEEKING INVESTMENT
BUSINESS MEN AND CAPITAL
lists CONFIDENT.
MONEY SEEKING INVESTMENT
Big Blocks Change Hands in the
Wholesale District Involving
Large Sums, and Others
Being Negotiated.

San Francisco capitalists and business
men are showing their confidence in the
future of the city in a manner that ad
mits of no criticism and which is ample
evidence that this city is entering upon
an era of prosperity greater than it has
experienced for years. They are putting
their surplus capital in real estate and
they are putting it out in large sums, as
the records afford undeniable proof. The
real estate transactions for the month of
March foot up to a total of over 81 800 900,
and the record for the present month
promises to be double that amount. In
the first week in April transfers of real
ber of deals that are now under way
with every prospect of being consum-
mated within the next ten days will swell
this sum to nearly million.
Following are some of the larger deals
that have been closed since the month
opened:
North corner of Mission and Main streets,
Sis. 900; Nos. and Front street $500; north
line of OFarrell street, 1875 west of Powell.
$50, 000; east line of Sansome street, SO feet
south of California, $65, 900; east line of San
street, us feet south of California S5S,O00;
northwest corner of Van Ness avenue and Va
llejo street, $S2, 500; northwest corner of Eddy
and Larkin streets, S24, 600; northwest corner of
Polk street and Fern avenue, Szl 500; east line
of Spear street, between Howard and FOLSOM,
$4,000; west line Of Stepart street 275 feet
south Of Market, 500 600; southeast corner of
OFarrell and Powell streets, 100000.
In addition to the above many transac-
tions involving smaller amounts were re-
corded of property transfers in the
Western Addition, Pacific Heights and
other outlying districts. A. N. Speck &
Co.Y Bovee, Toy & Sonntag, Thomas Ma
gee & Son, Baldwin & Howell, Madison
& Burke, G.. H. Umbsen 6, Co. and Easton
& EIdridge are the principal firms
Money is cheap and plentiful in San
Francisco just at this time and investors
are seeking for good property. large
blocks having the preference. There is
well defined movement toward that Sec
ton south of Market and east of First,
and the nearer the water front the prop
erty is located the easier 1t is to dispose
of 1t advantageously. business men real
ize that money invested in real estate
that can be utilized for warehouses and
so located as to do away to certain
extent with drayage charges will bring
in larger returns than almost any other
investment. The prospect of third
transcontinental competing railroad is
strong factor in this confident feeling.
and while there is a general upward
movement in real estate of all kinds the
big deals for some time to come will be
confined to what is included in the whole
sale district.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12

together but the experience of r. NJ. Wilsie,
of Brandon Wis, completely upsets this
theory.
There is a doctor in Adams n. Y, who has
discovered a marvellous system of treatment
that not only retains any kind of a rupture,
but also causes the muscles to grow together.
Mr. Wilsie heard of it and gave 1t a test. The
results were astonishing.
Although 81 years of age and badly ruptured
for more than twenty years, Mr.. Wilsie began
to mend at once and was perfectly cured In a
remarkably short time To-day he is hale and
hearty fine looking gentleman and complete
ly restored from the slightest trace of rup-
ture. He naturally recommends the system
highly His cure excited considerable interest
among his neighbors. many of whom were also
ruptured and who have since been cured.
The system of is the discovery of Dr.
W. S Rice, of the best known rupture
specialists in the country. He has recently is
sued an illustra ted book the subject OF rup-
ture and sends it free to every one; his object
being to disabuse the public mind that rup-
ture cannot be cured. The beauty of his sys-
tenn is the absence of all pain; absolute i'm
munity from danger; operation of any kind
and not the loss OF a minutes time from work
This is a subject well worth inquiring into.
Thousands of people have friends who are rup-
tured and they will do them a lifelong service
to tell them of this new and marvellous home
Send for the book. 1t is free to all. It
fully explains the system of cure and is i'm
mensey valuable to all who are ruptured.
Write at to DIR. W. s. Rice, AIS L. Main
street Adams, n. Y.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
Young Mems Catholic Union.

Y. NJ. C. u, met at Leola Hall, corner
Tenth and Market streets, last Thursday
evening to celebrate their eleventh ami
versary. After short addresses. eompli-
i's and stssndinF dir that each has @ encouraeed age
and sustained toward the welfare of the
union, the following members contributed
songs, jokes and recitations: P. Tamony
j. j. McInerney, r. Hay, NJ. ORourke
M Ward ?. Higgins, ]. T. Burns. P.
Mullins. H. J. McEnroe and ]. ]. Shee-
han, of whom the latter in particular
made a favorable impression upon his
hearers by his recitations.
The evening was passed in an enjoyable
manner concluding with refreshments
and a sociable smoke.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
VOLTS Bondsmen Sued.

Suits were filed yesterday in. the Su-
perior Court by the heirs of the late
Sarah Maria Pearson against the sure
ties on the bond of John Wolf, executor
of decedent's estate, who disappeared
mysteriously from this city some time ago
with the funds of the estate. The sureties
on the bond, which was one of $4,000,
are H. w. Wreden, William c.. Wreden,
William Biester, Edward Lundstadt, John
w. Morsehead. David B. F'aktor, G. II.
ria Robson and Mrs. Allison, daughters
Of the deceased, instigated the present
suit and ask that they be given judgment
against the sureties for the sum of
$l120 40 each, such being, 1t is set forth,
their share of VOLTS shortage, which
amounts to $9237 32.
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THE FIGHT FOR DECENCY.
John Carroll, Proprietor OF Phono-
graph Parlors, on Tr1a1.

John Carroll, proprietor of a phono-
graph parlor at 724 Market street, ap-
peared before acting Police Judge Barry
yesterday morning to answer a charge of
having indecent pictures in his possession
Policemen Tyrrell and Esola, who made
the arrest, testified to having viewed the
pictures in Carroll's parlors, and produced
a number which they had seized, which
the Judge examined.
Carroll had no defense to offer except
that he would leave it to the Judge to
be called Indecent. The Judge said he
would give his decision Tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
High School Debate,

and junior classes of the Humboldt Even
ing High School took place last evening.
The subject under discussion was: Re
solved that alliance should be established
between the United States and Great Brit
ain for their mutual protection and inter
ests." Bert Schlesinger, who acted as
judge, rendered a decision in favor Of the
supporters of the negative side of the
question. The junior class was represent
ed by Herbert Arthur and Thomas F. Duff
fy and the senior class was represented
by w. G. Mellish and ]. c. Corbett.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
Bonds Not Sufficient.

Bernard Ward. ex-financial secretary of
the Marine Firemen's Union, who was
held to answer on two charges of felony
embezzlement by Judge Conlan on $4,000
bonds. was ordered into custody by the
Judge yesterday as he did not consider
Ward surrendered himself at the City
Prison. His attorney will apply for a writ
of habeas corpus to-day asking for his re-
lease on the ground that Judge Conlan
had no right to order him into custody as
he lost Jurisdiction in the cases when
Ward was held to answer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
Took the Case Under Amusement.

The case of John Plunkett, charged with
battery by Mrs Rebecca Samuels, was
heard by Judge Mogan yesterday. The
heretofore published were controverted
by witnesses for defendant. AS there was
a conflict of evidence Judge Mogan took
the matter under advisement. He gave
notice that he would render his decision
on Friday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
Kline Is Exonerated.

The charge of felony embezzlement
preferred against Christian Kline, the
San Rafael butcher, by the Marin
County Packers Association, was dis
missed by Judge Mogan Yesterday. The
Judge found that Kline had sunk for
tune in the concern, and had purchased
the sheep, the money for which he was
accused of embezzling, with his own
money.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12

What Shall We Do with CubaP
discussed by William j. Bryan,
Bishop Potter, Booker T. Washington
and other representative thinkers in
next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
In the Divorce Court.

DEGREES of divorce have been granted
Margaret x. Smith from James Smith
on the ground of failure to provide; Julia
A. Schoen from A v Schoen on the
grounds of failure to privide, intemper-
ance and Schoen'S conviction of a felany
and Eva r. Viera from Joaquin Viera on
the ground of willful neglect Charles
H. Walker has sued Annie Walker for
a divorce, alleging desertion as cause
Of action.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ruptured 20 Years
Wonderful Cure Of a Well-KnoWn
Citizen Of Wisconsin.
R. M. Wilsie's Good Fortune in Over
coming His Affiietion.

It is a piece of good fortune to relate the
fact that there is a cure for rupture. Some
people contend that only a surgeon with a
knife and a needle bind the broken place
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12

Artists materials. house and fioorpaints
and fine bath enamels, cheap, at Sanborn
SS Wallis, TAI Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12

have washed my child's head every week
since birth with warm water and CUTICURA
SOAP, and occasionally rub in a little CUTI-
CURA (ointmenD, and she has never been
bothered with rash or any scalp humor pc
culiar 10 infants. Now at the age of three and
one-half years her hair is hne thick and long
reaching below her waist when standing erect
October g. 1888. MRS. c. GRAHAM,
1887 No. California ave, Chicago. ILL.,
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
METROPOLITAN TEMPLE

Beginning MONDAY. April II. afternoons
O. clock. evenings Sis O'Clock Wonderful Nov
ing Pictures of POPE LEO XIII, and other in
moving views. by the American Bio
graph Co Admission 80 cents: children 25 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12

Luxuriant hair with clean. wholesome scalp,
IS produced by warm shampoOs with CUTI-
CURA SOAP and light dressings with CUTI-
CURA, purest Of emollients This treatment
win clear the scalp and hair of crusts, scales
and dandrlff soothe irritated and itching sur
faces stimulate the hair folcles supply the
Sold throughout the world. POTTER D. AND
9 CORP. Sole Props Boston ''All About
the Scalp and Hair" free.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-12
ASSOCIATION AUDITORIUM,
ERNEST HAOUETTE

viii open his new place, the palace Of
Art .. 16 Post St, between Kearny and Mont
eomery. Saturday April 18th. as a gentleman
cafe Merchants lunch will be served from
II a. M to D.
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%*%* -
RETURN OF THE MORGAN CITY.

generally the erapo woudbr of
| Iwhohu in As evemdp he bg fg min
| ug guns an KEEP u the Morgan ~
hire
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
The Normal schools Closing.

The Normal Schools closing exerci-
ses took place last night This was
alumnae year and quite q number of
old graduates were present. On We'd
nesday night Miss Parrish, former
popular member Of the Normal faculty,
now Of the Lynchburg WOman's Col
lege, delivered an address before the al
lumnae society.
The program rendered last night was
rs follows:
/. March.
,. Prayer-Rev. w. b. Capers.
3. Glass Roll.
4. Song-Senior Glass.
5. Glass History-Mahlda Moore
Jones.
6. Song-Glee Club.
:. Delivery of certificates and diplo-
mas to the graduates, whose names APP
peared in last weeks HERALD.
s. SOng-Senior Glass.
y. Burning BOOKS.
The Board of Trustees held sessions
Wednesday and yesterday. All the
members of the Board were present
except Hon VIM. A. Little, of Fred
ericksburg; J. p Jefries, ESD, of Nor
folk; Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson, of Lexing-
ton, and Hon. 0. L. Stearns, Of Salem.
The Board elected Miss Martha Al
exander Martin, of Dublin, Va, who
is now member of the faculty Of
Peabody Normal College, Nashville,
Tenn, TO succeed Miss 5. J. Hardy
resigned a. principal Of Practice
school and teacher of language
methods.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
Music schooIs EInnI.

The Famville Opera House was
filled to overcoming last Friday night
70 witness the closing exercises of Prof.
w. B. Cridlin's music class. The
program was lengthy one though it
seemed to have been greatly enjoyed
by all present. Prof Cridlin explained
I'm the outset of the exercises that none
need expect the performance on the
part OF his pupils to approach that Of
professionals, for a majority Of his
scholars had never been on the public
stage before. A number of selections
were rendered-vOcal and instrument
tai, aud then the special aud perhaps
most pleasing feature Of the program
was given. This was scarf drill 10y
number of young ladies.
The medal awarded to pupils from
the Normal, won by Miss Mamie
Grossclose, Of Bland county, was de-
livered 10y DR.. Robert Frazer, president
of the Normal school, and the medal
awarded to Farmville pupils, won by
Miss Lottie Chappell, was delivered by
Attorney ). z. Vanderslice
Certificates of distinction in Theory
were awarded TO Misses Grossclose, Of
Bland county; Lottie Layman, Of
rroutville; Pearl Watterson, Of Lafay-
cite; Bessie Anderson, of Chincoteague,
and Misses Louie Morris, Carrie Noel |
and Lottie Chappell, of Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
virginians Distinguished.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Richmond Dispatch writing of the
Peace jubilee held in that city last
week alludes as follows to DR.. w. +.
Anderson, Of Farmville:
Two Virginans were houored with
functions Of decided distinction. One
of these was Colonel w. X. Teller, of
the Metropolitan Hotel, and the other
Captain William +. Anderson, of
Farmvlle. Mrs. Mckinley, who ac-
companied the President to the fire.
works on Tuesday night, was so very
much pleased with the exhibition that
she insisted on going again last night
The President, owing TO previous ell
gagements, could not 20, and Colonel
Teller was selected as q committee of
one TO escort the first lady of the land
to the Presidents box at the fireworks,
and back TO the White House, which
duty he performed with all the grace
and gallantry of "a true Virginia gentle
man.
DR.. Anderson, who was an assistant
surgeon in the Second Virginia Regi-
ment, with the rank Of captain, was
one of the aides-de-camp on General
Hawley's staff during the military
parade on Tuesday. The Doctor is
noted as one of the finest looking Ofli-
GERS in the service-tall, well proper
toned, and handsome-and in uniform
or in civil attire, a gallant and
chivalrOus gentleman. General Haw-
ley dined his staff, after which they
attended the Presidents reception, DR..
Anderson being accorded the distin-
guished honor of escorting Miss Hawley
to the White House, attending her
throughout the ceremonies incident to
the occasion, and back to the Arlington.
The Doctor should, by all means, be
retained in the military service, and
Colonel Teller, Democrat though he is,
should get fat cOusulship.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
The Successful Candidates.

The board of election commissioners
met here ON Friday last and canvassed
the vote Of the county, and the clerk
was instructed 10 award certificates Of
election to all the successful candidates
On the Board of Supervisors there is
but one change from that of the last
two years. iIampden district elected
Mr.. T.. l.. Dupuy " succeed Mr.. J. NJ.
Nenabie, who on account of ill-health
could not longer serve. 1t will be
observed that there are few changes in
the district offices throughout the coun
ty. In the place of Mr.. w. l.. Clark
the Democrats elected Mr.. r.. J. Carter
~ Commissioner of the Revenue.
Following will be found a tabulated
statement of the vote for clerk and
commissioner Of the revenue the only
two county offices for which there
were Republican candidates:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
No Right 70 UgIincss.

The woman who Is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she is weak, sickly and
all run down, she will be nervous and
irritable. If she has constipation or
kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause pimplcs, bloiches, skin erupions
and wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
TO regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, vcivcty skin,
rich complexion. Ii will make a good
looking, charming woman Of a rundown
invalid Only 80 cents at White Il Co. 5
Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02

Anderson Woodson, one Of the negro
hands employed at the Norfolk and
Western freight depot here, was Sc
riously cut saturday night by Willie
Lee another negro who works on the
farm Of Mr.. Baltimore, in Cumberland
county The two negroes had an al
tercation on the depot platform about
some tulling matter, and Lee drew a
sharp knife across the breast Of Wood
son and ran OIL Officers pursued him
for some distance but it being so dark
the chase was given up. On Tuesday
Mr.. VIM. Lancaster came to town and
offered bail for Lee, who he said, was
in Cumberland. The Mayor fixed the
bail bond at s2j, Mr.. Lancaster being
the surety
The wound of WOodson was attend
ed TO by DIR. j. l.. White, and though
1t was "A very bad cash the man is said
10 be getting on nicely.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
II sells Itself

IL is scarcely necessary for us to say
a single word i'm commentator of Lion
Coffee which is rapidly introducing
itself in this section. Its purity,
strength, invigorating qualities, rich
aroma, perfect color and low cost have
made il friends 10y the thousand. 1t
has every coffee virtue, and after a
single trial il sells at sight. 1t fairly
realizes the demand for a perfect coffee
"a strengthening, invigOrating, re-
freshing drink. There are 50 many
limitations Of Lion Coffee that our
readers should be careful and see that
the lions head appears on the wrapper;
otherwise IT is not genuine. Lion COf-
fee is never ground and is sold only
M one pound sealed packets. Ask
your grocer for it, and if he does not
sell it try another store When you
have once tasted this coffee you will
not regret the trouble taken in finding
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
Alleged Fiendish Assault Upon Little
Girl.

Peasants Woodson, n negro man
about 10 years old is ia Jail charged
with the heinOus crime of criminally
assaulting his eleyen-year-old step.
daughter, in body of woods on the
farm of Mr.. Hazelgrove within a mile
Of the corporate limits Of this town.
On Wednesday afternoon a prelim-
mary hearing was given the negro
before Justice II. NJ. Bidgood and the
prisoner was sent on to await action of
the grand jury. The little girls in
Juries were examined by DR.. j. l..
White and DR.. Winston, but neither
testified before the justice since the
evidence of the girl herself and the
prisoner was quite sufficient to justify
the decision 20 have the grand jury
take the case.
The girls testimony, though given
with much hesitancy, as if u dreadful
fear was over her was so straight
toward as that all were impressed with
its truthfulness.
The prisoner made statement which
was "a simple denial Of the charge. He
said when he heard the little girl COM
planning Of severe pains he hurried to |
town and saw Dr. Winston who gave
him some medicine for her, and she
seemed to "nendn 50 fast that he had |
thought no more Of the matter until |
arrested by Mr. Orange that day.
The mother Of the child said the girl
was telling an untruth on Woodson,
and in every way possible in her testi-
mony she shielded the man from the
charge made against him. The case
viii come up in the county court.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02

Mr. j. +. Lilly, a prominent citizen Of
Hannibal. Mo-, lately had q wonderful
deliyerance from a frightlul death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Foyer, That ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. ! was 50
weak couldn even sit mp in bed. Moth
ing helped me ! expected to soon die OF
Consumption. when heard Of DR.. King s
New Discovery. One bottle gave great
relief. / continued 10 use IL, and now
am we'll and strong. / can't say too much
IN lis praise This marvellous medi-
cine is the surest and quickest cure in
The world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes 90 cents and
500 Trial bottle free al White x Co 8
Drug Store. every bottle guaranteed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02

The commencement exercises of the
above school will be inaugurated next
Sunday with the annual sermon by
Rev. DR.. W. Y. Tudor, of Richmond.
Monday, June 9TH, at o'clock p. IN.
the annual meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees will be held, and the same
evening at S O'Clock an address will be
made by Rev DR.. John Mathews, of
Nashville, Tenn. Tuesday at half past
10 o'clock "a. m. the annual concert
will be given and the president, Rev.
Jas. Cannon, Jr., will deliver destinc-
lions, medals and diplomas. Tuesday
night the commencement exercises
will close.
The graduating class of this institu-
ton, as shown in the handsome pro-
gram and invitation sent out, numbers
twenty young ladies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
Terrier. saIt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently cured
by il. Ii is equally efficient for itching
piles and a favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, chilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts
per box. For sale by Cunningham *
Co, Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-06-02
her work Of music teaching.

her work Of music teaching.
Capt. ;. W. Paulett and wife, visited
Blackstone last week
Mrs. X. Il Tuggie, of blackstone, II
visiting her mother, Mrs. Ellen Berke-
ley.
The graduating exercises at the Nor
NAL School Will commence tonight
| Thursday at S:l5 o'clock.
An enjoyable german was given at
the Randolph Hotel on Wednesday
night.
Miss Bessie Jones, Of Blackstone. is
visiting Capt. aud Mrs. >. w. Paulett
at Stanley Park.
Miss Maggie Watkins, Of the Virginia
Hospital, Richmond, Va, is on visit
TO relatives aud friends.
Mr.. Alfred Morrison, Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Portia l.. Morrison, Of the Normal
school.
Mrs. {. II. Morton, accompanied 10y |
her sisters, Mrs. W. d. NJ. Stokes, and |
Mrs. McCorkie, Of Lynchburg, left last
Monday night for a trip to New York.
a negro man named Henderson was
drowned in Basis pond Sunday while
bathing with some companions. Div
ing and fishing for the body were kept
up almost necessarily until Wednes-
day when it was brought to the surface
and carried ashore.
People visiting and trading in town
this week: Mrs. r. V. Anderson and
\. p. Forbes, f. II. Spencer,
NJ. G. Elkin, Miss Lizzie NJ. Gillian,
DIR. Garland, buckingham; G. +.
Glenn, Miss Nelia Eggleston, Charles
Rice aud wife, Spencer Brightwell,
B. II. Carter, Prince Edward.