The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 11, 1896, Page 16

16 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1896. WELCHED AND (FLED THE TOWN, Pool-Seller 0'Donnell Winds Up the Season With a Coup. MANY VICTIMS MOURN. He Is Reported to Have Fleeced His Patrons to the Tune of $1500. BIG ODDS CAUGHT GUDGEONS. Not a Sign Left by Which to Trace the Predatory Enemy of Society. ‘Whenever fool men join issue with downtown pool-sellers it requires no mind- reader or prophet to foretell the result. The fool-man parts with his gold and the pool-man takes it and departs. Some- times the operation is one long-drawn out, but occasionally the parting and depart- ing is short and sbarp and the fool-man gets quicker “play for his money” than even the average podlroom fiend desires. Another instance of the latter character has given Pauper alley habitues a bad turn. Charles O’'Donnell, who ran the pool- rooms at 27 and 29 Leidesdorff street under the firm name of O’Donnell & Co. until 1 o’clock Tuesday afterncon, has, to use a bull, “turned up missing.” But no fears of suicide or foui play are entertained by his friends and his more numerous vic- tims, for with him also disappeared about $1500 intrusted to him by his misguided patrons who labored under the hallucina- tion that they might be able to beat the “lead-pipe cinch”. combination under which poolrooms are operated. O'Donnell opened for business about seven months ago, and as a bait for ckers”” gave a shade better odds than his rivals. By this means he cuitivated a good business eventually, though the more cautious held off, as they were sus- picious of the liberal inducements offered at this establishment. It has been O'Donnell’s custom, as it has been that of the other poolrooms, to open his doors at 8:30 A. M., remain open until 1 p. M., then close until 5p. M., and shut up shop for the day at 6 p. M. or a lit- tie after. This was done te give color to the fiction that the money bet by the nds” was taken out to the racetrack and there placed between the hoursof 1 and 5 o’clock in the afternoon. In accordance wich this programme 0'Donnell opened up on Tuesday morning and the first step in the contemplated slaughter of the innocents was manifest in the odds offered, being even more liberal than usual. As a consequence the busi- ness showed an increase over other days. At 10'clock O'Donnell closed his place and since then has not been seen by any of his former associates or patrons, despite the fact that many of the latter have shown a remarkable solicitude over his wherea- bouts and have made a persistent search for him. Five o'clock, punctual as time al ways is, 1e around, and so did holders of tickets of the O’Donnell brand. They hung about, a little testy at first over the delay in open- irig the doors. nen they became uneasy, and when 6 o'clock tolled alarm and anger were gen- eral among the impstient crowd. Gradu- ally they dispersed, many still hopeful that O’'Donnell’s absence was caused by unavoidable circumstances, but most of the O’Donnell ticket-holders were willing to sell out at liberal discounts. Yesterday morning quite a number of the more sanguine were on guard at O’Donnell’s usual opening hour, but their waiting resolved itself into a weary vigil, yet O’Donnell came not. Among those who got caught was a rival pool-selier, who had taken his over- flow business to O’Donnell. He took the situation philosophically, ard was offering $357 worth of O’Donnell’s tickets for $30, but found no taker. Opinions vary as to the inspiration of O'Donnell’s sudden desire for seclusion and obscurity. Some say that he was forced to welch on Monday, and seeing ruin before him, planned and executed the coup of Tuesday. Others say that the scheme of robbery was nothing less than & cold-blooded premeditated plan to fleece the wary and unwary who are guliible enough to play the races through the pool- rooms and that he cleverly chose the close of the season for a grand clean-up. GOLDEN GATE CARNIVAL The Question of Finance Receives Con- sideration—Looking Forward to the Fun. The finance committee of the carnival of the Golden Gate will be increased dur- ing the coming week by the addition of some forty or fifty active workers, who will proceed at once to canvass the City. A special committee, consisting of Chair- man Soule, Secretary Doolan and J. H. Mangels, will shortly visit the principal sorporations and business houses with a view of asecertaining how much each one is willing to contribute toward the carni- val fund. General Warfield and his corps of workers will proceed to district the City. The City Guard band of S8an Diego is the first musical organization to make appli- :ation for a position in the carnival parades. During the recent tour of the Hotel Men’s Association the band went through the sonthern part of the State ind also took part in the Cabrillo celebra- n in San Diego and all the fiestas in shat section. A. J. Fritz has been named as the rep- resentative of the Federated Improvement Clubs in carnival matters. J. R. Howell NEW ticurg SAP Purifies and Beautifies The Slkin by restoring to healthy activity the Clogged, Ir= ritated, Inflamed, Slug= gish®Overworked Pores. fold throughout the world. Porrxz Dxve axp | - Boston, U. 8. A., P Yy ‘the Skin,” mailed free. TO-DAY. & L4 has been named as the representative of Golaen Gate Lodge of the Benevolent Or- der of Elks. These gentlemen will be ap- pointed on various committees. Chief Consul Kerrigan of the League of American Wheelmen is endeavoring to ar- range a bicycle meet for the benefit of the carnival funds. The latter partof July or the first week in August is suggested as the proper date. He has had a conference with R. M. Welch, chairman of the racing board; Sanford Plummer, official referee, and Walter D. Sheldon, a prominent cyclist, and they have given their hearty approval to the project. —————— CARRIER PIGEONS. A Home Contest From Ashland, Or., to California. At 50'clock yesterday morning eight carrier pigeons were set free at Ashland, Or. Six of them were due at Alameda and two at Vallejo at 3 p. M. yesterday. They did not arrive at their destina- tions, and it is presumed that they have been detained by high winds. The dis- tance between the points mentioned is 318 miles to Alameda and 293 miles to Vallejo. There will be a race on the 19th inst. for medals given by the Santa Cruz Water Carnival committee for members of the Pacific Coast Pigeon Society. The pizeons will leave Santa Cruz on the date men- tioned at 1:30 . M., and should, barring accidents, make their destinations i two hours. SANITATION OF SCHOOLS, A Spirited Debate Over the Sys- tems in Three New Buildings. No More Raffles or Lotteries Will Be Allowed at School Enter- tainments. The sanitary systems of three schools— the Bernal Heights, Harrison and Colum- bia—were the occasion of a spirited de- bate at the meeting of the Board of Edu- cation last evening. The plans and specifications for the buildings called for the Morgan system, but after the contracts had been drawn up the agents of the Peck-Williamson system offered to put in the closets for about $1000 less than the Morgan system. An effort was made to have the previous action of the board rescinded, but the resolution to that effect w as defeated. The board adopted the following recom- mendations of the City Board of Ex- aminers: That A. E. Kellogg be recommended to the State Board for High School grade of life diploms, Miss Rose McGeough and Miss Frala for grammar grade ot life diploma, and Miss Marie Ruef and Miss Anna T. Croughwill and Miss Josephine L. Miller for grammar grade of State educational diploms; that Miss Paulina Dworzazak, Miss Grace Mitchell, Miss Mona Brown, Miss Laurs Brown and Thomas N. Badger be granted grammar grade certifi- cates; that the grammar grade certifi- cate ' of Miss Helen B. Fairweather and Miss Rose McG p Mary L. Belding, Miss J. Addie G. Cherry, Miss Ellen Donovau, Miss Nellie E. Ewing, Miss M. E. Flynn, Miss A. E. Franks, Miss J. E. Gerichten, M Margaret O’Brien, Miss A. E. Ryan, Miss A. E. Owen, Mrs. B. M. Peake, Miss L. T. Ryan, Miss Maccord, Miss S. D. Burk; that Frank D. Stringham be granted a grammar-grade certi- ficate, and that the graduates of the Normal School class of 1891 be granted grammar- grade certificates. Director Murdock presented a resolution that was submit ted to the committee of the whole, suspending for one year the giving of all medals in the public schools. This was done at the instance of teachers and principals, who believe that the pres- ent system of awards is more injurious than beneficial to the scholars. The board ordered the Cooper Primary School closed for the remainder of the term in order to give the contractor, who | is making repairs, & clance to begin work. The Harrison Primary School will be closed on Wednesday next for the same reazon. The following recommmendation of the Committee on Rules was adopted and or- dered incorporated in the rules of the board : That when permission is given by either the | board or the Committee on Rules for the hold- | ing of any fair or other entertainment by any | school it shall be with the express reservation that no raffle, lottery or like game of chance | shail be held thereat or in connecrion there- | with. A resolution was adopted fixing the sal- ary of substitute teachers of night schools at $20 a month, with $1 50 extra for each night while actually engaged. Under a suspension of the rules Mrs. M. Seley was appointed to the third vacancy i in the evening substitute class. Miss K. M. Ball was elected a special teacher of drawing. BANCROFT MUST ANSWER Will Be Brought Up in the Justices’ Court for Exam- ination. Judgments Against the Co.Op:rative Printing Company Taken Out. Attorney George W. Monteith took the preliminary steps iz a procéeding in the Justices’ Court yesterday that will prob- ably cause H. H. Bancroft of the publish- ing conmtpany of that name to create his- tory quite different from the “History of the Uncrowned Kings.” Some time ago a number of printers, who had tired of laboring for wages in the shops of the town, started the Co-operative Printing Company, all agreeing to lend their best efforts to its success and share in the profits of the venture. All went well for a while, and the con- cern seemed to prosper, but somehow the | workers at the type-cases got very little money out of it, and the list of bills re- ceivable daily grew longer. Finally the printers concluded that they were playing a losing game, and, after a receiver had been appointed, began suit for various amounts, which they considered they were entitled to. Eventually judgments amounting to $450 were obtained. H. H. Bancroft owed the co-operative company $240, while the latter concern was indebted to the concern of which Bancroft is the head in a large sum for materials furnished. After the co-operative concern closed up Bancroft is alleged by the printers to have EMd the amount due their company into 18 own concern, as an offset for their debt to the Bancroft Company. This, they claim, was illegal, as their claims for labor take legal precedence over all other debts. Attorney Monteith took out the judg- ments obtained yesterday, and within a day or two_will apply to the Justice Court for an order of examination, and bring Bancroft into court and show the nature of the transaction. The Roberts Estate. The will of Btephen N. Roberts has been filed for probate and William Irwin and Robert McKay appointed administrators. The estate is worth about $25,000, most of which is left to relatives in New Hampshire. Divorced for Neglect. Marguerite Leistner was yesterday granted s divorce from John Leistner by Judge Heb- bard. Willful neglect was the ground. LIEUT. COFFIN HAS BEEN CAUGHT, His Engagement to Mrs. Wood Was Announced Yesterday. A BUSY DAY FOR HYMEN McKerson-Palmer and Cogswell- Sammi Nuptials Last Evening. NOON WEDDING AT ST. LUKE’S, Only Relatives Witness the Marriage of Miss Alice Bonner and Authur Pawson. Army circles and society at large are deeply interested in the engagement of Lieutenant Coffin, the most popular man of the Fifth Artillery, and Mrs. Minnie Wood, widow of the late Captain Wood. The engagement was announced yester- S:mn‘u will occupy their new home on Oak street. Miss Florence Hammond and Stenfey Adder- ley were married yesterday at noon at St. Luke’s Church on %an Ness avenue, Rector Moreland officiating. _Roses—pink, red and delicate white—adorned the sltar and wreathed the chancel rail, and made & pleasing snd bright decoratiow. The church was comfort- ably ]fllled by the many friends of the young couple. The bride, who is a_handsome dem-mnnaei talented and accomplisned, is the daughter o the late Baron Hemmond. " Mr. Adderley, the happy man, is & native o Nassau, the capital jof the Bahama Islands, Where he has large land interests. ; He first came to San Francisco on & visit to his aunt, Mrs. Peat, and became so enamored of this City that he not only decided to take up his residence Lere, but also induced his People to settle here. tlss Emily Hammond and Miss Frances Hammond, sisters of the bride, officiated as bric}:smtids, P. H. Peat, the well-known yachtsman, was best man. John Peat, Harold Adderley and Fred and Harry Hammond were the ushers. The bride was attired in a pretty simple Rown of white organdie over White silk. A belt of satin ribbon clasped the slender waist and fell in two long ends to the hem of the jupe. A veil and orange blossoms completed The bridesmaids were at- the pretty costume. tired slike in dotted mull gowns over pink silk. They wore becoming white mull hats raised coquettishly at the side with bunches of PInK 10868, those prescnt at the wedding in- cluded: Mrs. Flint, Miss Martin, Mrs. Ziel, Mr. and Mrs. Moore (British Vice:Consul), Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Ziel, Mrs. Baum, Mrs. and the Misses Strauch, Mrs, and the Misses Wilson, Miss Reynolds, R. Hellman, Mr. Pace, Mrs. Roussy, Mrs. and the Misses McAlpin, Mr. and Mrs. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. L. Osborn, E. Os- born, Mrs. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. George Ehr- horn, Mrs. Ebrhorn and the Misses Enrhorn, W. McGanley, J. McGanlev, Mr. and Mrs. Me- Ganley, Mrs. Ham, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. and Miss Hittell, Miss Vere, Miss Bleidorn, Mr. and Mrs. Blackenburg, Mr.-and Mrs. Colin Ross, Mrs. Bustamente and the Misses Escobar, Mr. and Mrs. George Hellmann, Gaston Roussy. The wedding of Miss Alice Bouner, daughter of the late Charles Bonner,and Arthur Pawson, secretary of the United States Powder Com- pany, was quietly celebrated last evening at 9 o’clock, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. E.'M. Lindsay, 1114 Post street. Rev. Mr. Miel ot the Episcopal church of Sauselito, an old friend of the groom, performed the cere- mony, in the presence only of the relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sammi (Formerly Miss E. May Cogswell). dav, and the lieutenant was kept busy all day answering the many congratulations which were tairly showered upon him. Mrs. Wood is at present at the home of her father, the Rev. Mr. Mansfield, at his place near San Jose. The bride to be is a petite brunette, beautiful and accomplished, and deeply admired by a large circle of society, as well as army friends. She is musically in- clined. She sings beautifully and plays equally well. She is also given to outdoor sports, and excels especially in riding, driving and rowing. A more popular man than Lieutenant Coffin it would indeed be difficult to find. A brave soldier and jolly companion, no function is considered complete without | him. Tke lieutenant hasalways led the army cotillons and has several times offi- ciated in the same capacity for the Friday Night Cotillon Club. As an usher and | best man he has been especially in de- mand at swell weddings, and has officiated in either capacity more than fifty times. Lieutenant Coffin leaves to- morrow morning for Canby, where he will be sta- tioned for the next two years. He will, however, return to this City the latter part of July, when his wedding to Mrs. Wood will be gelebrn(cd at the home of her father, near San ose. | “The wedding of Miss Helen Marvin Nicker- | son, niece of Mrs. A. H. Lee, and Willard John | Parker, superintendent of the Occidental Rail- | rond at Guatemala, was solemnized last even- ing at the residence of the bride’s aunt, 1415 Geary street. It was & pink and white wed- ding. Fragrant pink and white biossoms were used with artistic_effect in the adornment of drawing-room, sitting-room and corridor. An arch of the same pretty blossoms spanned the bay-window of the drawing-room, and here the happy young couple stood while the Rev. A. J. Wells performed the marriage ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Helen Hurd, & little miss of five summmers, who officiated as maid of honor, and T. L. Ely acted as best man. The bride, & handsome brunette, was attired in an elegant gown of cream-white crepe, trimmed with chiffon and orange blossoms. A feature of the wedding was the entire ab- sence of the regular customs observable at bridal ceremonies. At the conclusion of the ceremony which made the happy yonngco\‘l{ale man and wife, | the fair young bride offered all present a tiny | goblet of sherry with which to pledge her health. The sherry was poured from a cut- glass decanter that has done similar service for the past 200 years. Mr. and Mrs. Parker leave this morning. for a southern bridal tour, and expect to sail on the 27th inst. for their future homs in Central America, Among those present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Van Bergen, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Loring, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wil- liams, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hooper, Mr.and Mrs. W. P. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Doane, Mr. and Mrs, Pedro Bruni, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Castlen, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. and Mrs. G. W. Reed, gels, Colopel and Mrs. E, an, Miss K. Macdonald, Miss V. Har- rison, Miss A. Kaufman, Miss C. Aduli;h Meyers, General Barillas, Don F. Sousa, Judge M. C. Blake, C. Muehe, H. Miles, H. P. Taylor, Guinnane, W. G. Mugan, W. E. Bridge, Dr. Rowal, G. L. Beels, J. P. Bean, J. C. Terry, Dr. J. A, Black, G. Bell, L. Bell, W, J. Phelps, N. H. Brown, Mr. Bowl, W. J. Gunn, Dr. R. H, Clement, F. J. Hillerbrandt, F. Kaufman, I'. Smurr, A. K. Coney, A. D. Shepard. A pretty and interesiing little home wed- ¢ing was that of Miss E. May Co%svell, daugh- ter of Dr. Cogswell, and J. H. Sammi, solem. nized last evening at 9 o'clock at the resi- Gence of the bride’s father, 3110 Clay street, Jiev. Dr. Williams officiating.: @he home was elaborately decorated for the ceeasfon, each room boasting a distinet color #nd design. :In the drawing-room, where tha ceremony ¥:as performed, pink was the prevailing tone, The adjoining reception-room was beautiful in ©ool tints of green and the supper-room glowed with brignt crimson blossoms, The bride, & tail, handsome gizl, with soft brown eyes, delicale skin and distingue ap- pearance, was attired in a modish gown of white organdie over white silk. Two narrow ruffles finished off the full plain skirt. The corsage was mede with ioke of Maltese Jace and finished off at the neck with a satin ftock. Lilies of the valley were fastened at the neck and confined the veil to the coiffure. Miss Cogswell was attended by Miss Eva Worth, who w ared as maid of honor, and Miss Adeline Wilkins, who acted 8 bridesmaid. Edward Sullivan was best man nd Thomas Tryine groomsman. Mr. Sammi, who i connected with the Dem- ming-Palmer Milling Company, d is one of the best-known local anglers and og-fanciers, will take his bride on & visit to Naw York for the honeymoon. On their return 'ir. and Mrs. | and Police Commissioner Moses Gunst cele- | brated his tin wedding in the same pleasant The bride wore an elegant gown of white ;llin. elaborately trimmed with tulle and ace. ¥ She was attended by Miss Stella Locan, who officiated as maid of honor, and Miss Geraldine Bonner ana ss Martha Wagner, who acted as bridesma; The maid of honor wore a modiste gown of pink mull over white silk and the bridesmaids were attired alike in white mull over pink silk, Mr. and Mrs. Pawson will go south on their bridal tour and on their return will make their home in this City. There were two notable events at the CLff | House restaurant last night. General For- | sythe. U. 8. A., gave a pleasant dinner party way. THE SAMOM CAME BACK One Drainpipe Carries Away and the New Deckhouses Sprunk Aleak. Prospect of Cargo Sprouting in the Hold and Mildew in the Skip- per’s Bunk. The American barkentine Samoan does not appear to carry a bprotective cherub sitting up aloft in the role of a .marine mascot, or at least the the small chap does some deep sleeping on watch. Last year the vessel, sailing under the British colors, a bark rig and the name of Sharpshooter, swung into a bit of a gale on the Mexican coast that blew her flag, rig and name clean out of her. She was repaired, and last Tuesday she returned to sea bound for Maryborough witha cargo of wheat., Last night she came back to port aleak. ‘When about twenty-five miles off the Farralon Islands, during a high sea and heavy northwest gale, the pantry drain- pipe burst. It is not a large tube, but when the barkentine rolled to that side con siderable water went into the hull. Added to this, the new deckhouse began to leak when the water went aboard. Captain Kustel tried to Eluz up the drain-pipe and calk the deck, but could not keep the water out. 1t trickled into his cargo and dripped into his bunk, and the prospect of reach- ing his destination with the wheat indus- trously sprouting in the Lold and the mil- dew growing in his blankets was not allur- ing to the mariner. 8o he ‘“‘wore-ship” and returned to port, getting to anchorage off Powell-street whart last night about 6 o'clock. Captain Kustel thinks that the leaking places can be repaired ina couple of days, when the vessel will proceed on her voyage. e —————— A Royal House. F. L. Turpin, one of our most popular hotel men, having conducted thie Capitol House for the past eighteen years, is now having very extensive improvements made on the Royal House, 126 Ellis street, a five-story modern brick building, a few doors below the Y. M. C. A. building. An electric elevator has just been com- pleted which runs from the office on second floor, thus supplymng a long-felt want. The elevator is of the very latest design, the cage being made of grillwork, with beveled mirrors on each side. It appears to be one of the handsomest elevators. A fact which will please the many friends and acquaintances of Mr. Turpin whose accommodations were always tax to their full capacity, is a six-story addi- tion tothe Royal House. The new building, which is now in the course of construction, will cover a lot 40x60 feet, adjoining and connecting at each floor with the Royal. All the rooms will contain the latest improvements. Tbe entire building being lighted with electricity and fitted with electric call- beils, etc., the Royal will be one of the best- uppohxted of modyarn rooming-houses. * /| NUGEETS AND VEINS OF GOLD. Thousands of Square Miles Said to Be Teeming With Them. IN THE MOJAVE DESERT Steady Influx of Prospectors Into the New and Rich Diggings. , LACK OF WATER A DRAWBACK. Mountains Said to Be Literally Streaked With the Auriferous Quartz. Gold in nuggets and gold in veins in such profusion and obtainable over so large an area as has never before been known in all the rich and remarkable finds of California and Australia is the sub- stance of reports from that section of Kern County which lies a little north of due east from Mojave, and about forty miles distant from that city. In this desert and hilly region placer and quartz diggings are now being worked, said George F. Weeks of the Bakersteld Californian in an interview in this City, that for richness and extent exceeds any- thing previously recorded in the mining history of the world. Tne development of this region is said to have only begun, yet it is known that the auriferous deposits extend for at least twenty-five miles, east and west, while its latitudinal boundaries have not yet been defined. At the present time there is saia to be a steady influx of prospectors, including in many cases entire families. Mojave’s ho- tel accommodations are entirely inade- quate, notwithstanding that from three to four stages leave there daily, full of pil- grims for the latest gold-hunter’s Mecca. From fifty to one hundred people depart daily from there, and this human current has been maintained for some time. It has long been known that this region is a promising field for the prospector and for mining operations on a large scale, but the lack of water has heretofore been an effective deterrent. This obstacle to comiortable living as well as to protitable mining has now been to a greatextent overcome. It is true that the nearest point from the mineral belt at which water is obtainable is twelve miles, but as its use for placer mining is unnecessary in view of the fact that ‘‘dry washing” is very successfully carried on in this region, it has been found practicable to haul the necessary supply on carts in barrels. Delivered at the mines water costs $2 a barrel. Teams can haul half a dozen bar- rels at a time and can make two tripsa day. Eventually, however, it is expected to utilize the water from the more distant mountains, and it is proposed to bore wells. For the latter purpose a well-bor- ing plant is now on the ground, capable of drilling to a depth of 1700 feet. There is the fullest confid-nce that water will be struck long before that distance is reached. Both at Mojave and in the mining sec- tion women and children as well as men sleep out of doors without discomfort, be- ing forced to this course by inadequate botel accommodations and the lack of tents in the camps. 6 One miner who had been to the diggings buta short time was seen in Bakersfield last week by Mr. Weeks with a buckskin purse four inches long filled with gold- dust and nuggets, one of the latter being worth §$80. : ) The mining camp is in a section of rather low hills, and the valleys between are where the placer mines are being worked. The valley tracts are apparently the washings from the neighboring hills, and the hills are said to be literally seamed with the precious yellow metal. In some cases veins can be traced from a hilitop te where the valley and hill seem to join. Here the vein disappears only to reappear on the further edge of the valley, where it can be easily followed up the slope of the next hill. In these vallevs the gravel and soil is so devoid of moisture that it makes dry washing not only practicable but exceed- ingly efficacious and proritable. The pro- cess consists of running the gold-bearing gravel and soil over an apron lined with quicksilver, the latter retaining the free gold in amalgamation. Rich quartz veins are said to be in sight everywhere, though at the present time, owing to tne lack of water, but three or four mills of small capacity are in opera- tion. In some portions of the camp the claim monuments are so thick that from a dis- tance they appear like stakes ina vineyard. In this connection the Bakersfield Cali- fornian in its next issue will publish the foilowing 1n its editorial columns: Kern County is at present the scene of the commencement of & mineral development, which there is the best reason for believing will result ere long in giving this region as wide a fame as any mining locality in the country and the building up of mining camps of large proportions. Already mines are pro- ducing good results in the Aqua Caliente, Randsburg, Goler and other ‘“new” districts, while in the older ones, such as Havilah, Keys- ville, Greenhorn, Kernviile, etc., development of the most promising character is under way. Every day almost totes the discovery of new and rich mineral deposits of the most” promis- character. he nmount of mineral-bearing territory in this county is immense, covering as it does the entire eastern half and extending overseveral thousands of square miles, The deposits that have so far been worked have been proved to be permanentand »f large size, and the number is constantly being adaed to. But little attention has been paid outside the county to these rich mines. The owners have not sought newspaper notoriety, and as a consequence mines and mining camps that, haa they been exploited through the columns of the press, would have caused an excitement second to none, are scarcely known outside a very limited cirele. That California, in common with the other minel‘l‘-]t\’roduclnz States of the West, is on the eve of & big mining toom, cannot be doubted. Every indication points to that fact. It will not be a wildeat boom, eitner, but one founded upon the most solid basis—that of permanent and well-paying mines. The Williams Cases Consolidated. Judge Morrow decided yesterday that the four indictments against Dick Williams, the customs inspector, should be consolidated. An order to that effect was accordingly made. The court held that as the charges were snw tically the same the Government would be saved a great expense by the consolidation. Williams’ attorney contended that such action would be an injustice to his client, for the rea- son that the jury might take into considera- tion the old adage of smoke and fire. Judge Morrow thought differently, however, and the opinion as recordea was rendered. —————— Chosen Friends’ Picunle. The Order of Chosen Friends will give a pic- nicon Saturday, June 27, at San Jose. The pro- ceeds of this picnic will be devoted to mem- bers of the order who were injured in the late disaster at St. Louis. 1he order has 2800 mem- bers in St. Louis, and as many became home- less and houseless, while a good many are in- ured, 1t is expected that over 1000 people will {tun& the picnic. A NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. LIS EUSIET U SUSS IS St Seipuns Sioussn TO BACK UP SUCH SELLING THERE MUST BE MERIT IN THE GOODS. We advertised in the Sunday papers of this week special sales of DRESS GOODS, SHEETS AND CASES, HOSIERY, and last week of the MAYER STOCK. We expected big trading, but we Scarcely could hope for the whole city patronage. The more the merrier—welcome all. But if only a few could come mornings we could serve you much better. Don’t miss a line in this ad if you are studying swving. SPECIALTO-DA ‘We will place on sale to-day 50 pieces of 45¢ FANCY CHEVIOT SUITINGS, guaranteed all woo! and full 36 inches Wide...................cvoeeennenn.s NOTE.-—Thnt each customer may have a share we place a limit of not more than 10 yards to each. Positively none sold to the trade. Special price.. 1% Yard 15° Yard TWILL SUITING—Fancy mixtures, guar- anteed all pure wool, full 36 inches wide, 2r %0od as 50c usually gets even here. &¢) Special.......... . Yara EMBROIDERY TO-DAY. SWISS AND CAMBRIC EMBROID- ERY EDGE, 3 to 4 incnes wide, value 12%4c. Very special— 7xc Yard. | FANCY, SUTTING—A special line; we sold c it all seagon for 25¢. Our price for the [ ponce SWISS AND CAMBRIC EMBROID- ERY EDGE, 4 to 10 inches wide, value 25¢. Very special to-day— 12}c Yard. BIG THINGS IN DOMESTICS TO-DAY. APRON GINGHAMS. COTTON CHALLIE. Regular 6%4c, light and dark floral ‘designs. Come early for this. 4ic Yard. CLOAKS. THREE MORE DAYS FOR THE MAYER STOCK. 29 LADIES' MATTL lined throughout some trimmed WHITE LAWN. Regular 10c, with a dimity cord und satin stripe, & swell combine and very special— 7i¢ Yard. Regular 6%4c a yard, 27- inch, ““Vive la Gingham,” 4c Yard. 59 LADIES’ BOUCLE JACKETS, black and navy, 24 inches long, big sleeves, velvet collar, ripple back, sizes 82 to 42, elegant value™af $10 50. Our price to close........... Each with fur. Mayer's price from $12 50 to $2250. Our [ price to close.... $32 57 LADIES CAPES, collar of biack Thibet and edged down front, 1.0-inch sweep, BALTIC SEA FUR 21 LADIES' CAPES, 34 inches long, light and dark colors. Mayer’s price 22 inches long: Maver's price from Q1 9.00 $8 t0 $12 50. Our price a: ummence-$‘).3.’fi 822 50 to $32 50. Our priceto closeed L £ — ment of sale $350. Price now togDLd — $10 50 ana.. Each close iS.......... AT T INCORPORATED. 037, 939, 941, 943, 9045 Market Street. BAZAAS > w |90 MONARCH. 23"‘"‘ Ben-Hir " | Bicyeles SHalelBro EXTRA SPECIAL OFFERING THIS WEEK. Ladies’ Tan Kid Cloth Top Oxford Ties, Needle Toe, V-Shaped Tig. Hand-Turned Soles, in all sizes and widths, at $1.45. BEST VALUES IN THE CJITY In Misses' Tan Shoes. ’ Tan Button, Spring Heel, Narrow A ara Too, V-Shaped: Tip, Stralght Foxed, very stylish and good wearers. Sizes I1 to 2 .- $1,15 $10 DOWN AND | $2 PER WEEK. Absolutely high grade. Made In all height of frames for LADIES OR GENTS. A FEW ’95’s —LEFT AT— $60. SAME CONDITIONS AS ABOVE. Ladies’ Russet Oxford, Pointed Toe, V-Shaped Tip, Turned Soles, Sizes 233 to 7 ...850 on&rs. 1346 and 1348 Market Street. Opposité 0dd Fellows' Building. Country orders receive prompt attention. PRUNES! Extra Fine French Prunes, 6 1bs for....25¢c Regular price 10¢ per lb. BEST BUTTER, squares. Best Butter, rolls. - HIRE'S ROOT BEER, per bottle 00. 718imarKet St French Castile Soap, per bar. ...........20c Regular price 40c. oosmo}:.;zr;g::!‘:fiw. HIGH-GRADE TEAS, perlb..........45¢c | S20otlte U Ml e aoioot family Sorer 12 Regular price 60c. ROBINSON & KNOK, 1928 and 1930 Market St. 900-906 Valencia St., Corner 20th. ihecity. Board and room, $1, $1 25 and 31 50 day, according 10 room. Meals 25c. Rooms, S0a and'75c a day. Kree coach to and from the hotel. Lools for Lie coaci beari o the name of ino Uog mopolitan Hotel. WM FAHEY, Proprielas WEDDING Invitations, Announcements, Cards, %, Engraved 20 samples and Printed. Correct style, low rates. and directions for correct form, modern weddinge: 1sco, Call oot malled postpaid for 10 cents | FINE PRINTING, 535 Ch‘; st.n. g'i“’ EAT TWINBROTHERS MU S Safd. ways rliable. Take Bosubstitute, ‘?fifl.‘fi'y"..flm-mf-f'hm Send de. for Womdn's Safeguard. WILCOX SPECIFIO ©0., 228 SOUTH EIGHTH ST., PH'LADA., PA. BEST FOOD ON EARTH EVERY GROCER SELLS IT I\, When ordering please mention CALL MITCHELL’S MAGIC LOTION SORE THROAT NOTARY PUBLIC. HARLES IH. PHILLIPS, A N Y law and Notary Public, 638 Marker ae. AT ket st., o) Palace Hotel. T 570 e Pelepinn Sepan SI0 Residende 163