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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Hacks, Hacks AT Hagelstein's :.

Miss Mae Montgomery is
quite sick at her home at Dr.
Conerly's.
Hacks, Hacks at Hagelstein's.
Buy fur collarettes at The Far
at wholesale pri ces.
Henry Shredder is in line of
building and has started q new
residence on Harris Ave.
Hagelstein pays good prices
for old brass
The store that makes San An
gelo famous, EXtein's 5 and l0c
store
Mr.. b. Nichols. of Sherwood
has moved his family to town
and is located in his residence
on Harris Ave.
First class plum bling. Prompt
attention. Phone 2l3. f. L Nc
Alpine.
The Methodist Ladies wish to
call attention to the fancy articles
now on sale at the store of John
d Robertson.
Mrs. Martha Sprague has pur
chased 3 lots on Harris Ave
next to Mr. John Cox, and will
begin building soon.
Genuine Eclipse mills. without
any imitation or frill attach
ments, at Hagels tens.
Ribbon cane molasses at
Henry Shorts. just like you 90,
there last winter. This is pure
and that's no joke.
II. M. Pipkin. of Lipan Flat,
was in town Tuesday with his
wife and two little boys doing
some trading.
First class plum biug. Prompt
attention, Phone 2l3. f.. L, Nc
Alpine.
Topsy Hose at Robertson's
Topsy nose will not fade and
are splendid wearers.
Jno d Robertson. Jr
J. M. Pillet was in town Sat
urday from the John Raw ranch
in Crockett county and reports
stock and grass in good shape
Steel "Star" mill. Light run
ming, very durable r L. Nc
Alpine.
Ribbon cane molasses a.
Henry Shorts, just like you go
there last winter. This is pure
and that's no joke.
j. d. Collier, OF Robert Lee
was in town Sunday with his
|little boy to consult Drs. Mar
berry & Cooper.
Rugs ut IsobertsOn's
Nothing nicer for Christmas
presents, than rugs, have
them all sizes aud prices.
Jno d Robertson, Jr.
Steel Star" mill. Light run
ming, very durable, f. l.. Nc
Alpine.
When buying Xmas presents
don't forget to call at Robertson's
for fancy articles, sold by the
Methodist ladies'.
j. n. Cobb, of Schlelcher, was
in last Saturday to meet Mrs
Cobb upon her return from
visit to friends in Eastern Texas
Call on VIM Cameron & Co. 70
your wire and fence post. A =.
Of Baker Perfect galvanized vi
just received.
Baker Perfect wire ut Find
later's.
q. W. Cunningham, of Roch y
was in town last Saturday t,
meet his son, who returned from
school 70 spend the holiday
with his parents.
Ribbon cane molasses IA
Henry Shorts, just like you go
there last winter. This is pu n
and that's no joke,
Laundry bags, darning bags
batten burg doileys, pincushions
needle cases, emorys and man,
articles TO numerous too mention
at Robertson's.
Billie Williams, who used +
live at Christoval but now i
upon his ranch atKnickerbockel
was in town Tuesday and pun
chased 65 head of cattle to carr
out to his ranch.
Call on VIM Cameron & Co. TO
your wire and fence post, A ca
of Baker Perfect galvanized wir
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Hose at Robertson's

"Topsy" hose tor men. women
and children. John ID Robert.
son, Jr.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06

W. l.. Justice brought in II
load OF cotton for the gin from
Sterling Monday.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Moody at MitChel'S.

John M. Moody is the master
mechanic at Fl. H. Mitchell's
blacksmith and carriage works
and when il comes TO horse
shoeing or having your wagon
repaired always remember that
Moody is at Mitchell's.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06

1t is reported that Eldorado
is to have u house warming on
New Years day, and there is
going to be q warm time in the
new town on that occasion, So,
get ready boys, and be on hand
Buck and Darling cook stoves
at Hagelstein's.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Fancy Groceries.

Cranberries,
MinCe Meat,
Celery, Lettuce,
Spinach, Radishes,
Mustard,
Turnips, Tomatoes,
Peppers,
California Grapes,
Florida Oranges.
Cal. Oranges,
Bananas,
Lemons,
Beethoven Apples,
Kansas Apples,
Chestnut,
Walnuts,
Brazil nuts,
FiEburts.
= Almonds,
Pecans. Cal. Figs,
Dates,
RaSinS,
And everything in
the Grocery Line.
Come and see us and
get our prices and see
what we have got.
jill. Smith s. @
San Angelo, Texas
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
CHRISTMAS CANDIES AT
j. II. SMl ri IL co.

Blanke BIOS. aud Duerler's
box candies are the proper thino
for presents. we have them at
25c. soc, 75c. 81 and upwards.
Come and see them before buy
ing j H Smith & Co.
Mr. :. II. Riley. of the Church
Of God, will hold II meeting next
Sunday on Lipan Flat at the
VIM. Little school house. Sub.
iect. Salvation
Do you want "a kitchen sink
call on T. L. McAlpin
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Blind Musicians.

Prof. Thorpe and lady, the two
blind musicians have located in
San Angelo and are ready to
furnish music to balls, parties,
musical entertainments and
social gatherings. We ask for
your patronage and as we have
no other means of making a
living, we sincerely hope you
will favor the two blind musi.
clans. Enquire at the Elkhorn
Wagon Yard. Phone Elkhoru.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06

r. B. Muldrow and j. d.
Williams from Water Valley
were in town on Saturday for
two loads of lum her for an addi'
ton to the ranch house Of Mr..
Muldrow.
Children's Shoes at Rebertson's
Blue Ribbon shoes for boys
and girls JDo d Robertson, Jr.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1901-12-06
Children's Shoes at Robertson's

Blue Ribbon shoes for boys
and girls. Jno d Robertson, Jr.
Ed Henderson. Of Sterling
City. came in Monday with q
load of cotton to have glnned
and do some trading.
Don't be drowsy. Wake up
and get prices at Henry Shorts.
Consider quality and prices and
| am the leader in groceries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

work, old MANI
''Oh, famouslyl I have invented an ex-
tremely silly attitude in which to be pho
tographed for the literary periodicals and
have now only to write something. De
troit Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Easyman-Your brother Dick did me
out of so last night
Miss Wearie-That's just like Dick
He is always doing some ridiculous
thing.-Truth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Don't you kinder banker after respec-
liability now an den?" asked plodding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

'sHave you ever been perfectly happy?''
Yes, but 1 never knew it at the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Bacchante-Oh, Boston. fie! You object
ed to me because you didn't like my bare
back attitude and here you are going il
astraddle.-Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

''Of course there are various grada lions
of wealth. Now, how would you draw the
line between the rich and the very rich?'
That's easy. The two classes may be
said to be those who own steam yachts
Impossible to make a mistake. "-Chica go
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Pat-Are you good at arithmetic, Mike2
Aike-I am
Pat-weiI. if you had ten shilIings and
I asked you for the lend of I'VE, how
much would you have left?
Mike (strongly)-Ten shillings.
Pat-Ah, ye don't seem to ketch onte
my idea.
Adike-No: an you don't seem to ketch
onter my five shillings.-Tit-Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

s.Am I crazy. or your" shouted the
lawyer. passionately, to a clerk with
whom he could not come to an under
standing.
Il don't think was the quiet reply,
you're a. man who would hire 8. crazy
clerk.a-Philadelphi Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Pepperday-AIy first husband had a
great deal more sense than you have.
Mr. Pepperday-True enough-he died
Harper's Magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

PA what is the difference between
notoriety and fame?''
well, there is not necessarily a. wo-
man in the case of the man who be-
comes famous Chicago Record Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

She was beloved by Cholly's man,
This maid, whose name was Sally.
My flower" he called her, pure and
white:
A regular lily" She was quite.
The lily of the valet.
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Stutterton-Have / gug-gug-got tut
time to cuc-cuc-catch the n-n-next
t-train for N-N-New-
Railroad Porter-Noo York? Yis. We
have, providin' ye walk fasther than
We talk. 1t don't Fave fur an hour
Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

How truly quantity humorous is that
mans design
Who plans to lead a better life at fifty
Chicago Record Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Henry L. Clapp in a company of good
fellows once said of a well known editor
who was constantly impressing people
with his own Importance:
Yes. he is a self-nade man. and he
worships his creator -Argonaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Bothered because he married a CIR
with an Independent fortune? NONSENSE
Its so. He's bothered because it's s
Independent he can't control it.''-Phila
delphia Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Jack-I just saw your wife, old man:
she was simply stunning. BY the way,
you're looking rather miserable your
self. What's up?
Tom-Don't get enough nourishment
that's all You see, I arranged with
my wife the first of the year to give
her a certain amount each week, out Of
which she was to pay household ex-
penses and buy her clothes.-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Ryan (gleefully)-D'yez moind. Mixer
It TUX six polacen in t. git wan
foightin' Oirish mimber out av tn
British house av parlymint.
Shea-Huhi Shure, wan av thin
moight how done it dead aisy.
Ryan (warmly)-Indadel An how?
Shea-Phwy, be sthandin' outside av
tn dure an calm the Oirishman
, loiar.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Nodd-Are you renting a cottage at the
seashore this summer?
Todd-No, I couldn afford it. I'm buy
ing one.-Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

She-WelI. dear, didn't you enjoy your
evening" Did he give you a good dinner?
He=The best ever. I could think of
nothing else while eating it; and forgot
all about it after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

I'm what way did he lose his self-po.
session.
Very simply. He gave himself away.
Philadelphia Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Some sage has said that the great rule
Of life is know myself
Yes. and there should be a second rule
And when you know thyself don't tell
what you know philadelphia Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Pat-Arrah. now, but railways are a
mOighty foine invintion, anyway
Friend-I shouldn't have thought you
could see much to admire in them, Pat,
seeing that you lost your leg in railway
accident
Pat-Faith, an didn't OF get 5000 dam
ages? Begorra, if it had only been my
head ord have owned the loine.-Tit-Bits-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

"Oh. don't know" answered Aeander-
ing Mike Sometimes t'inE dat respec-
ia bility amt much more dan permission
to work hard for what us people gets for
nothin'. w shington Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

''They say the way to pl lease a man is
to talk to him about himself
No. the way to please him is to let
him talk to you about himself Tit Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

A well known English bishop was start
ing on a railway journey from Chester
Station when the stationmaster came up
to him and said, referring to his lug
gage: How many articles are there, my
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Maggie-Ain't it orfuI de extravaganza
Nv de rich2
Nora-Sinfu1i I'll bet de money dat
young guy wastes on champagne and ci-
CARS would keep two or three poor fam
lies in mixed ale and Observation-Disclosures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Diner-I say, waiter, this cod steak ism
nearly as good as the one ha0 here last
Week
Waiter-Indeed sir. That is very
strange; it's off the same fsh.-Tit-Bits-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

Her Father-what are his business
prospects,
Miss Heights (naively)-That I do not
know 1 only know he means business
Brooklyn Eagle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-29

This world grows easier for the milk
men Their horses are no longer fright
ened by the woman who used to come out
for milk wearing her hair in curl-papers-
Arkansas Thomas Cat
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

was there anything more hideous ever
invented? That didn't appeal to the Gov
ernor just because all the fashionables
happened to have 1t in their drawing
rooms, and that was the principal rea-
son why his beautiful home was fur
rished with European productions. He
couldn't buy anything at home that just
struck his fancy.
But when the house was complete In
itself there was . certain something that
was lacking and that was needed badly.
It was a mistress.
In February, 1870, he married one Of the
s'Three beautiful Macks"-Mollie McMul-
len. Jennie McNulty and Ella Maxwell
who were the, three acknowledged bellies
of the city With her as leader. the
Lathams began a reign Of fashionable
gayety and lavish entertainments such as
had never been dreamed of and such as
have never been equaled since.
There were balls, parties, receptions and
dinners in rapid succession and 1t was no
strange sight to see two and three blocks
os carriages lined up about their home.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

tempted one to rest and take lire easy.
Nor was the beautiful left out in the
furnishings. A life-sized statue of Gal
ifornia," by Hiram Powers. and Rogers
"Nydia" kept watch over the room and
its precious belongings. For Latham
spared neither time nor money on his
books. He was a studious man and well
acquainted with the poets A library to
him was one Of his chief pleasures. and
his collection of books was large and well
selected.
Next to the library he built a conser-
vatory that was perfect from its daintily
matched Italian tiles to the array of
beautiful flowers that always blos-
someds His idea was somewhat Roman.
He wanted while enjoying himself thor
oughly to be able to glance up and see
the statues glistening in the sun and to
lose his sight in the foliage that sur
rounded the place. He was in every sense
of the word artistic.
The style of that day was to have
everything stiff and very much alike
Haircloth furniture was all the rage, and
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

railing and the post at the broad stair
carved OF mahogany and extremely beau
tiful.
The finest room in the house was the
library. Even to this day 1t is called tha
nnest IN the city with one exception, that
being in the Cotton mansion Everything
used In the construction of this magnif1-
cent apartment, from the lattice worl<
that supports the cushioned seats. that
NIL the three bay windows. to the ex-
quisitely carved mantel, was brought
from Europe. The manteI by the wav.
cost $500, quite enough these days to put
up summer hut
The chandeliers were glitter Of cut
and engraved crystal held in place bv
great golden chains. Latham liked Turk
ish rugs and he used them, too. The floor
Oh MS pet room was inlaid with hard
wood. but an immense rug covered III.
center of the S00-foot square room. The
bookcases which surround the room are
made Of mahogany with inset trimmings
OF EBONY. Even the great panes of glass
are thick French plate and have a wide
engraved floral border on every one of
them.
All Of these things were selected by
the man who meant to enjoy them. and
carried one from here, another from
there, until the art centers across the
waters had sent their best and proudest
away.
Such an immense room needed furni-
ture to correspond. Great divans, COW
cred with soft pillows, stretched out in
vit:ngly; deep rocking chairs near a table
covered with all kinds of literature
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

TO visit and study the Latham home.
But that mantel was not all by any
means.
The dining ioorn has one Of oak that
looks every bit as solid and as stable, but
not nearly as fanciful in design. The pill
lars are held up ny two heads. The work
is very heavy until the top is reached.
where two laughing cupids hold mono
gram IN. S. l." in place.
The wood all over the room-and there
is plenty Of it's of oak. and years have
softened 1t and given 1t a beautiful tone.
The ceiling In the banquet hall represents
a group OF cupids at play. Some are
chasing each other, evidently enjoying a
game of tag, while others are perfectly
content to bill and COO.
Placed at different advantageous posi-
tions about the room are life-sized bronze
statues holding aloft a water pitcher.
from which spring three gas fixtures. The
stand, figure and fixtures were all brought
from Europe, as was almost everything
else in the house.
The entrance to the mansion surprises
and puzzles one.
The yard that once looked like green
velvet. is now a sun-dried brown. Here
and there stand pedestals, while at their
feet are the fallen heroes that some ex-
ira strong gust blew over. At one side
stands Venus de Milo in all her white
glory, with clothesline about her beau
tiful throat The various garments flip
and flap and seem to mock her. AS may
be Imagined, the entire appearance of the
h11f a
the CRIME and the accumulation of years
the house and surroundings show what
they have been.
The wide steps and veranda are very
inviting, but the minute the door is open
ed and one sees the beautiful marble
vases and the broken mirrors side by side
a feeling of pity and disappointment
comes.
The vases are about seven feet high,
that is. stand and all. The lower part is
heavy and made in the form of a pillar,
and with very little attempt at decora-
ton. The vase proper is slender at the
bottom, but tapers gradually until the
center is reached and then it tapers again
the other way. The flowers that ornament
it are raised and after all this stretch Of
years not one delicate rose or leaf has
been broken of.
They stand at either side of the hall
like two white sentinels. Just behind them
is the large mirror that once reflected so
many pretty faces and so many hand
some gowns. Now 1t is cracked into fifty
pieces, and the faces and gowns that
pass it these days belong not tt2t aris-
tocracy, but to an entirely different class
Of people.
But nothing can hide the woodwork
that frames the glass. The same carv-
ing surrounds it and the same precious
wood is its mounting. The broad stair
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

To be invited to an affair was an honor
and all invitations issued from the Fol-
som-street house were eagerly sought
after and highly regarded.
About that time the Governor startled
the people, of San Francisco by driving a
spanking pair of well-matched thorough
breds. But instead of being black or a
bay, with well-matched tails and names,
they were exactly different One was
black and the other pure white, but well
matched nevertheless.
CONSERVATION was great Even the
small boy on the street stopped and gazed
with his mouth open and then asked,
''Who Is it?" Invariably the answer
given was. Governor Latham
1t was in this house that Milton Thur
low Latham was born and lived his baby
hood. A few years later the Governor
built his summer home in Menlo Park and
1t was called "Thurlow lodge" after his
baby. To leave his only child a fortune
second to none in California was his am.
bition. His own life had been a towering
success. but he wanted even more for his
boy. 1t Is common trait of all fond
parents.
But the wheel OF fortune stopped at ths
wrong place. Instead Of coming money
hand over fist he lost 1t and in just as
rapid q fashion. Six millions in one clip
went under in an unfortunate railway
scheme. One thing followed another and
worse went to worse until in 1880 the
Folsom-street mansion. that was so dear
hod RI ha
tor Sharon bought 1t and gave it to his
daughter, Mrs. F. G. Newlands. as q
present, but the broad and delightful hos
pitality was missing. The true master
and mistress were gone
A few years later the tide OF fashion
turned and flowed into another part OF
town and no person who had means
enough to keep up such an immense
establishment wanted to live in that
neighborhood.
So the house that cost such a fortune,
taste and almost extravaganza was turned
into a clearinghouse Even that didn't
ray, for some of the rooms required 100
yards Of carpet, and while there were
twenty-four Of them. they should have
been about three times smaller. to suit .
typical clearinghouse keeper.
An orphanage next moved in. The chill
dren played with the statues. slid down
the mahogany stairrails. threw spitballs
at the laughing Cupids and used the
handsome mirrors as targets.
Even that didn't pay.
Now Housekeeping Rooms to Lets'
sign is tackled on the massive pillars that
guard the front door, and If the sign and
the black and white marble pavement
quarrel no one is the wiser. but they GER
tainly do not look very congenial
The people who hurry and scurry uu
and down the diamond pathway now are
the very ones who used to stop and stare
with mouths wide open at such glory.
Truly the ways of the world are pass
ing strange.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

A SPLENDID RELIC OF
THE GOOD OLD DAYS LONG
GONE.
THE GOVERNOR LATHAM
MANSION.
MANTELS THAT COST
FABULOUS SUMS.
EUROPEAN WORKS OF
ART THAT REQUIRED FOR
TUNES TO PROCURE.
WoODCARVING THE LIKE
OF WHICH HAS NOT BEEN
DUPLICATED IN CALIFoR-
MA.
ALL TEEsE WERE THE
FAD OF THE ARTISTIC Gov
ERNoR LATHAM UNTIL
THE TICKLE WHEEL OF
DAME FORTUNE TURNED
AGAINST HIM.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

Id San Francisco is passing away.
But il Is not passing so quickly
nor so completely that strangers
ard artists have nothing left to
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-06-17
Indicted For Bribery.

Grand Rapids, Mich, June 1I.-Five
indictments have been returned by
the grand jury, which has been inves-
tigating an alleged waterworks scan
dal The names of lie Indicted are:
Thomas +. Mctiarry, Stilson Y. Mac
Leod Liant IL. Salisbury. city attorney
Gerrit AIbers aud I'll. \. Taylor, the
latter being of New York. The result
was no surprise To those who had
watched the investigation. but IL was
expected that there would be dozen
true bills returned. among them in
dictments OF a number of aldermen
TayIor'S arrest was ordered in New
York by wire. The local men are now
in custody. City Attorney Salisbury
is charge,. in the Indictment with re
ceiying bride of $1,000 from Nc
Garry and $4,000 from Macleod. Al
beers is charged with offering Il bride
of 81, 600 to Alderman Reninan. Tay
lor the alleged financier OF the water
deal, has left the city. The prosecutor
is preparing papers for requisitioI
to be presented To Governor Bliss Il
have Taylor brought back TO this city
to plead to the indic >ment.