The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 26, 1896, Page 14

14 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1S96. FOUR SEA DOGS FALL BEFORE FITZ . A Battle Royal That Took Place in Sausa- lito. The Captains of Four Sailing Ships Are Given a Surprise. They Tried Out Fitzsimmons at an 0ld Eng'ish Game, Which He Won With Points to Spare. “Don’t talk to me about this man Fitz- simmons,”” was the gruff response of Cap- tain McKinnon of the good ship Belford, on being asked what he thought of the Cornishman as a puncher. The captain is nursing a sore left arm and while in a somewhat pleasant mood vesterday afternoon he *‘let the pig out of the bag’’ by relating to a small coterie of friends an experience he had had a few evenings ago in Sausalito with Pugilst ‘Fitzsimmons. It appears that Captain McKinnon, Richardson of the Pendragon Castle, Moulton of the Pegasus and Pritchard ot the Glenesslin decided to visit the famous pugilist at his training station and see him perform with the mittens. The three vessels mentioned are at anchor near Sausalito. Captain McKinnon was the owner of a beautiful collie which accompanied him to the fighter's headquarters in Sausalito. It was the animal’s last trip ashore, how- ever, as it was run over and terribly muti- lated by the train which was leaving the depot for San Rafael. “Poor Scot,”” said Captain McKinnon as the tears ran down his cheeks, ‘‘wab- bled toward me with two of his legs bro- ken ana a portion of his nese cut off. 1 “conld not stand by and see my poor dog suffering, and reluctantly I took my pis- tol from my pocket and ended his pain by sending a bullet through his head. The day previous I received an offer of $200 for the dog, but money could not purchase him.” Well, the four commanders paid their best respecis to lanky Bob, and after the pugilist bad toyed witn the punching-bag for some time McKinnou suggested that a little exercise would be of much gocd to them, and he ed Titzsimmons it he would object to a fistic interview with Lhe big four. The blonde wizard of the ring *'sized” his game up, and with a broad smile on his handsome clean-cut counten- ance asked the captains if thatold Eng- lish game of “one down and the other come on’’ would answer. Richardson hesitated in giving an answer, but when McKinnon, Pritchard and Moulton agreed to the proposition, Richardson acquiesced and the pugilist and the heavy-weight mariners adjourned to a compartment in the Pacific Yacht Club where Filz has daily set-tos with his trainers. *“Will you have gloves enough to go the rounds, Mr. Fitzsimmons ?” queried Captain Moulton as_he glanced over his shoulder at Captain Richarason, who was praying that the pugilist would answer in the negative. “Ob, I guess so.” blandly rephed the man of muscle. “You see, we always ex- pect visitors who are fond of the game and occasionally we have a side show which affords considerable amusement. *‘Say, Juiian,” shouted Bob as his man- ager was leaving for the fizhter's resi- dence on the nill, **dig into that trunk of mine and you will find’ four brace of three-ounce gloves, which will fit the cap- tains’ fins to a nicety.”’ Richardson flopped into one of the big cane-bottom chairs on the verandah of the clubhouse and looked with longing glances a! his ship, which was “at home’” in Richardsons B Even Piitchard, who is said to be the conqueror of many men whom he met in his younger days in contests of fisticuffs, appeared rather un- easy, and in undertones suggested to Captain McKinnon to call the thing off; but McKinnon was obdurate, and whis- pered into Fritchard’s ear that the harder ibe gloyes the quicker the battle would end. Moulton ran his fingers through his hair and looked wise. Julian returned to the clubhouse with four pairs of gloves that had seen hard -service. Fitz examined the mittens, and glancing over at nis sparring partner, who was chatting with Captain Richardson, said: “Why, Dan, I thought those gloves weighed three ounces, but I see that some of the padding has been removed. They can’t possibly weigh more than two ounces each, but I guess they are better than no gloves at all.”’ Richardson took another fond glance at his good ship Pendragon Castle and won- dered if he ever would return alive to his .men. Hickey was alive to the situation, and after a siort chat with Fitzsimmons he rushed to the dwelling and returned with a huge pitcher of ice water. Rich- ardson and Pritchard had a smile, but McKinnon and Moulton positively re- fused an interview with the liquid that never cheers. “‘Now, gentlemen, if you will prepare for action I think we can rash this thing through before those newspaper men from Frisco, who are expected here at -any moment, put in their appearance,” sug- gested Mons. Julian, as he chuckled to himself in anticipation of the heaps of fun that was soon to come. The captains were ushered into a small room, where they made ready for the game of “‘one man down and the other come on,” Richardson, being a twice-born English- man, would noi show the white feather for love nor money, but he rebeiled strongly against the gloves, which he said were altogether 100 small for him, but when Trainer Hickey said that they were the largest mittens that were ever made for man he resigned himself to his fate and hoped for the best. McKinnon kept the spirits of his com# NEW TO-DAY. 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T rades up by pouring words of cheer into their ears. “Why, we will do up this big fellow in less than five minutes, boys; he can’t pos- sibly hurt us much at this game,” re- marked McKinnon as he squared before a large mirror and admired his figure. | “*Well, "pon my word, Mc, I think you're right,” said Moulton gieefully as heshook the band of his brother captain confi- dently. Richardson and Pritchard appeared very dubious, but when Pritchard arnounced that he whipped Jim Mace once in a fair stand-up fi:ht then all doubts were cast aside, and the gallant seamen informed Monsieur Juhan that they were ready to meet the enemy. Long Bob was dressed in his usnalstyle— cricket-pants and sweater—and as the gal- lant captains toed the scratch they took the big right hand of the fighter in theirs and shook it warmly. g “*Are you ready, boys?”’ said Julian. ‘““We arel” they all shouted simultane- ously. “Then let her go, and may the best man win,”” shouted Julian as he ran to a place of vautage over the fireplace. : The captains banged away with right and left and Fiz received many hard cuffs on body and neck, but he was dropping his opponents in quick order and the con- test was short and spirited and according to Mons. Julian’s chronometer the battle lated 3} minutes, when the last of the sea-faring Mohicanscried *‘Enough, Mc- Duii; we came and saw, but you have con- quered.’” McKinnon was the last man to face the great fighter, but when his jeft arm fell by his side paralyzed from a blow he ac- knowledged defeat. Captains Richardson, Moulton and Pritchard are now nursing many wounds on_board their respective vessels, but according to Captain McKin- non they wil be sufficiently convalescent to enjoy a good turkey dinner this after- noon. At least it is hoped so, as they are all good fellows. MIDWEEK THEATER NOTES Thanksgiving Matinees Will Be the iRule To-day—Continued Success of Goodwin’s New Play. The combined attractions of Nat Good- win, Maxine Elliott and a new play by | Madeline Lucette Ryley are sufficing to draw good-sized audiences to the Baldwin Theater. The play needs cutting and 1t is rather of the Duchess style of literature but it contains some bright lines and humorous sitnations, and affords both Goodwin and Miss Elliott congenial roles. Perhaps it would be more correct to say that it af- fords Goodwin a congenial role, for all parts are very much alike to pretty Miss Elliott, who looks equally hanasome in any part, and seldom or never varies the interpretation she gives to all parts.. Next Monday Milton Lackaye opens with his new hypnotic play, “Dr. Bel- ff,” at the Baldwin. Marie Wainwright leading lady. The Aleazar’s enterprise in putting ona new play has proved quite successful, for “The End of the Century” is drawing ex- cellent houses. Tihe play is well stagea and receives a clever performance at the hands of the stock company. “‘Humanity” will run for the rest of the week at the California Theater. On Mon- day evening the Humanity Company will play “The New South,” written by | Clay H. Greene and Joseph Grismer. It is a war play and its scenes are laid in Georgia. One of the chief attractions at the Grand this week is the infant which appears in ‘Hearts of Oak.”” This young person, who is merely announced in the piaybilis as “a stunner,” manages to eclipse evea the spectacular effect of the millwheel. | The infant is of tender years—or, rather, months—and she cries when she ought to cry and laughs when her role demands mirth with an intellizence which has already made her a popular favo: Th domestic drama ‘“‘Hearts of Oak” is well acted. the lighter characters winning their tribute of laughter as well of appluuse. “Donna Juanita’” is closing itsrun at the Tivoli. On Monday the old and favor- ite work, “The Little Duke,” will be pre- sented. Great preparations are being made for “Jack and the Beanstalk,”” the Christmas production. The Thanksgiving bill at the Orpheum is attracting well. Edward Heffernen, the Irish comedian, has become a popular favorite, and George Thatcher and Ed Marble are doing some clever work. The Hengler sisters have returned to the Or- vheum for one week only, and several of last week’s performers appear in new acts. In spite of all these attractions, however, there is a lack of novelty, which is felt by the faithful de- votees of vaudeville, who make a practice of attending the Orpheum every week. No doubt all this will be remedied when Gustay Walter's new arrangement with Colonel Hovpkins relative to securing a number of important European vaude- ville acts is carried into effect. The Chi- cago papers state that the two managers have agreed to combine, and have already cabled offers of engagements to important music-hall artists. Nearly all the theaters announce special Thanksgiving matinees to-day. In consequence of the demand to see Loie Fuller an_extra performance will be given at the California Theater on Satur- day evening. Yesterday both at the mati- nee and the evening performance the house was crowded. Professor Kennedy continues his amus- ing hypnotic feats at the Bush-street The- ater. e has varied the performance this week by the introduction of a lady subject. Every schoolchild in 8an Francisco has received a complimentary ticket for the Chutes good this, to-morrow or Saturday afternoon. The institution is a yvesr ola, and takes this means of giving all the youngsters a chance to participate in the irthday celebration. This afternoon Emil Markeberg will make one of Lis exciting balloon ascen- sions and parachute drops, and in the evening there will be a magnificent dis- play of fireworks. Some elaborate set pieces have been prepared, ana the pyro. techuics on the lake are promised to be revelations. STANFORD'S NIGHT. Much Fun Expected From the Extrava ganza at the Auditorium To-Night. Great interest is felt in the Thanksgiv- ing performance of Stanford University, which will take piace at the Auditorium to-night. The following programme has been prepared: Overture, orchestra; glee club, “Witherspoon March”; “Two Weary, Wondering Wonder- ers,” Messrs. Baldwin and Dillon; selection, mandolin club; danse a la Loie, Mlle. Macaroni; glee club, *“Jeness Vegetable Com- pound”; selection, mandolin club; skirtdance, ignorita Dilloni; “Grand Winter Ballet,” Premier iss Molly Newell; interlude, or- chestra. be Macbeths of Berkeley, or After the Bali.” & tragedy by William Shakespeare and Carolus Ager, wherein is pleasantly -et forth that success never stayeth long with the wrong people. Cast of characters: Duncan, captain of Stanford forces, C. C. Perkins: Thane of (C.) Ross, aid to Duncan, L. E. Mc- Chesney; Professor Macbeth, aptain ot Berke- ley forces, F. B. Rliea; But-o-worthless-Bunco, aid to Macbeth, J. W. Briscoe; Mrs. Macbeth, (':?r‘g;ll;s A‘;;erl;l l]):g, ]i!zi::e“lng‘ Grind, ;three ng Berkeley’ girls, W. Macki SR Deutch and G. W. Bug.n_ e llmh ——————— Union Praise Service To-Night. Tnere will be a grand union praise service of all the chu:ches of the City at the Young Men's Christian Assoclation Auditorfum, Mason and Ellis streets, this evening at 8 o’clock. The Moody Institute Quartet of Chi- cago will take a prominent part, and it will be their last appearauce in San Francisco. An or‘lfl'lntl poem and other interesting exercises w! invi ::‘d.-“ up the programme. The public is TWO AUTHORS OF MANY BURGLARIES Robert Phelan Has About Twenty to Answer For. He Is Now in the County Jail Awaiting His Trial on One Charge. Ezra Estes, a Boy, and a Peddler Breke Into Three Houses and Stole Jewelry. Rovert Phelan, 30 years of age, has been in tke County Jail for several weeks wait- ing for his trial before the Superior Court on a charge of burglary. He broke into the plumber-shop of A. Roth, 958 Howard street, on September 25, and stole a quan- tity of plumbers’ materi He was arrested by Policemen T. L. Ryan and Ed O'Dea, and since then they have been investigating into other burglaries which they had good reason to believe Phelan had committed. They found that on September 9 he broke into tne shop of M. H. Dugan, 331 Geary street, and looted the place. Every- thing of value had been carried away. The officers have located the stolen prop- erty. Phelan’s most successful attempt was in the millinery-store of Miss I. E. Conner, | 36 Geary street, on September 22. She haa just received a consignment of French hats and other stock, and Phelan made a selection of ten of the most expensive hats, fifteen rolls of silk ribbon valued at $150 and other material, altogether costing be- tween $600 and §700. Three of the hats were recovered in the Blanco House, Fourth and Perry streets, where Phelan had sold them, and four of the rolls of silk | ribbon from Mrs. Smith, who keeps a grocery and saloon at Fifth and Clara streets, Phelan had a fancy for carpets and he broke into the vacant houses on Morton street and stole all the carpets, which he tore from the floors. He also stole a car- pet from 127 Ellis street and ore irom a | house on Geary street, near Wiltiams. Several additional charges of burglary will accordingly be booked against Phe- lan. Heis a well-known petty thief, and was once tried for killing'a man, but was acquitted. Kyan and O’Dea have also been working on other cases of burglary, and yesterday they arrested Ezra Estes, a boy 15 years of age. He was charged with having broken into the house oi Mrs. Fred Thomas, 814 Harriet street, a few nights ago, and steal- |ing four gold rings, a pair of gold cuff- | buttons, a pair of opera-glasses, two goid necklaces, and otber articles of jewelry to the value of about $200. | Estes when arrested confessed that he | had been with a bigger boy, who bad com- mitted the burglary while he stood out- side. They carried the stolen property to | the basement of a vacant house at 8 Sun- | shine place, betwesn Howard and Folsom streets, and buried it, Estes took the officers to the place and they found the | stolen jewelry, which was later identified | by Mrs. Thomas. Estes and his bigger companion are sus- | pected also of having broken into the house of Mrs. McCabe, 128 Russ street, and stolen a lady’s gold watch and chain, lady’s silver watch, four gold lockets, five gold scarfpins, pair of goid earrings, gold | chain and bracelet, two gold rings, four gold charms and other articles of jewelry. They are also suspected of breakine into the house at 22 Russ street and stealing a quantity of jewelry. The reason why they are suspected is from the fact that tae means of entrance in each case was the same. The glass in a rear window had been broken near the catch, which enabled the burglar to un- fasten the catch, open the window and ciimb through. Advantage in each case was also taken when the family was tem- porarily absent from the house. Estes’ companion is a peddler, and the officers expect to have him under arrest at any moment. SOLDIERS CALLED OUT. A Confusion as to National Guard Orders Causes Some Trouble, Naval Reserve. Grim-visaged war will be buzzing ere long around the headquarters of the First Infantry Regiment, Second Brigade, N. G. C., Lieutenant-Colonel Victor D. Duboce commanding, and the popular regimental commander will probably not be a victor, but a victim. The casus bell1 came about in this wise: Orders bearing date of November 25 were issued by Brigadier-General Warfield to Lieutenant-Commander Duboce for in- spection at 9 o’clock last evening, the first part of which read as follows: g Tne_colonels commanding the First and Fifth Regiments will deteil members of their staffs to each of their companies, these officers to act as inspectors and 10 make immediate returns through channels. These officers, acting as inspectors, will pay particular attention to the following. Then in a separate paragraph followed the names of brigade staff officers de- tailed by General Warfield to actas in- spectors. Colonel Duboce went ahead and de- tailed members of his staff as inspectors. They finished their inspection of the two battalions of the regiment at the Grove- street armory and dismissed the troops. Scarcely had the last private laid down his arms and empty cartridge-box and beat a rapid retreat to the carnival ball at the Pavilion when General Warfield, sur- rounded with all the warlike glitter of a full staff of brigade inspectors, arrived. They found not the serried ranks of sol- diers with arms at present, but an armory, still, deserted. Up in the regimental head- guulers the colonel with Lis adjutant was iscussing the airship as a factor in mili- tia warfare unconscious of the campaign about to burst upon him, The astonished commander-in-chief Gispatched his own detailed inspector, Major Charles Jansen, to scout, That of- ficer, all sabered, booted and spurred, mounted the stairs, and, striding into the presence of Colonel Deboce, demanded the regiment for inspection. The colonel wuiled his orders on the visitor and a somewhat stormy interview took place. Then ke returned to the gen- eral, who led his staff forthwith out into the night, while the regimental com- mander in his office waited for the general that never came. There was no inspec- tion of the First Infantry that nigbt. The war correspondent of THE CaLL in- terviewed General Wartield at the Cali- fornia Hotel later in the evening. That officer would not state just what course would be taken in dealing with the ap- parent disobedience of orders, but from the conversation it was easy to sse that there is a battle not afar. Tbe report as banded to Brigadier War- fieid at midnight last night showed 544 officers and men present. Word to report in heavy marching order came to Lieutenant- Commander Turner of the Naval Battalion dur- ing yesterday afternoon. In an hour and three-quarters he had the four Hotchkiss euns and all their gear landed from the Comanche by a hastily summoned landing party, and at MEZET ME AT CI0C.00000CI0I00G000 [/ (INCORPORATED) 937-945 MARKET STREET, g ® SAN FRANCISCO. ® ® OIOOC00 000000 0COCICOQO0CCD) ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® @ NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. Store Closed All Day! We give thanks to our thousands of cus- tomers for their generous patronage. City and country has made us what we are— “FRISCO’S BUSY STORE.” value. Our price Don't miss our great Sunday ads. We shall talk of the happy season approaching. TIN KITCHEN SET, for b GLACE. TAFFETA. PLAIN AND MOIRE RIGBON, 814 inches wide, ‘We believe this purchase will interest you. 28c Yard. PRINTED WARP DRESDEN RIBBOXS, 814 inches wide; a part of the big purchase; a good quality all-silk ribbor. 24c Yard. LADIES’ OUTER GARMENTS. BLACK FIGURED ALPACA SKIRTS line and velvet bound. s3 LADIES' TAN JACKETS, sh teld front. four large pear] buttons: high col- lar inlald with velvet; sizes 34 to 40. S10.50 Bach. LADIES BLACK BEAVER CAPES, edzed with Thibet fur all around; w0 Tows of braid down front and aroand bottom. Our prics Ss5. LADIES' TAN MIXED JACKET velvet collar, four large bu'tons, acuual regular peice is $750 _vur price sS4 SOME ITEMS FROM OUR A FULL-RIGGED SAILBOAT. nicely painted. To-morrow— 10c Each: THE WALKING DRUMMER, & new tintoy. To-morrow— 8c Hach. We ask comparison. usy litle vodies. S5c Each. WASH SET, tub, washboard, brush and clothes rack. To-morrow— i 24c Each. | £ TO ACCOMMODATE CHRISTMAS_SHOPPERS the store will remain ope A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF RIBBONS! We bought the balance of a manufacturer’s stock of R.bbons and place them on sale Friday morning at prices we think will interest those who are making fancy work. SATIN AND GROS-GRAIN RIBBON—An alls| larly offered at 25 Usually 85¢; To-morrow 1Sc Yard. the same as we have been selling for the past bargain. No, 2, 2gc yard. No. 7, e yard. To-morrow thoronghly Iined with rustle perca- Our price OO HEach. 84 inches. Our price 25c Yard. B eX SR weave on a plain black surface; a real bargain. 38c Yard. Those who have oxamined it guessed & dollar. 75c Yard. OO Each. buttons up’ bigh to the neck, inlaid pleated back; sizes 34 to 40. The Our price 7O0c Yard. 1 | swell thing. | .85 Each. We Ask Comparison on These Prices. WOODEN HORSES, on wheels, with saddle and 24c Hach. SILK PARLOR LAMP SHADES, 14 iuches Price— 75c HEach. “To-mOorrow— <5c Each. mostly faucy work shades. Our price ALL-SILK, SATIN AND GROS-GRAIN RIBBON—Fancy work shades; DRESS GOODS. FANCY SUITINGS—A strictly all-wool fabric: small pin checks; width FANCY SUITINGS—A special 1ot of 38-inch suiting: colored bourette, dot JACQUARD SUITINGS—In basket weave effects: foil 45 inches wide. FANCY PLAIDS—Small effectsin silk and wool; BIG BASEMENT BAZAAR! CHILDREN'S CARPET SWEKPER, iron wheels, heavy brush, nicely painted, strong and durable, a noveity of the season, stock limited, so come early, as We may be unabie to get any more. NEXT _SATURDAY EVENING until 10 o'clock. 'HALE BROS., 937945 Narket Street. ilikk No. 22 ribbon; regu- two_months, but still a No. 5, 315¢ yard. No. 8, 750 yard, . Our price The price is 88 inches wide; & very bridle. To-morrow— wide, In many shades. Price— Mail order patrons should send orders ime mediately before assortments 8 o’clock 103 men marched from the armory, formed a batiery and were in- spected with their guns and equipments on pier 7, the new Spreckels dock. Only the first and second divisions of this City were out. < Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Nerney was the inspecting officer, and he said his re- port would be a most favorable one. 4 Each man carried in addition to his arms a rubber poncho and a gray blanker, a canteen and a haversack, in the latter being a tin cup, a plate and a knife, fork and spoon. Each man carried the pre- scribsd amount of ammunition, and there were 150 rounds of shell and shrapnel pro- vided for the Hotchkiss battery. o COMMITTEES OF MINERS. President Neff Makes Some Important Appointments. The following is a list of the various committees appointed by President Neff of the California Miners’ Association: Executive committee: El Dorado County— H. E. Pickett, A. H.Ten Broeck; Tuolumne County—E. C. Loftus, W. J. Shurwood : Plumas County—J. H. Roberts, tamuel Cheeney; Trinity County—John McMurray, Fred Beau- Ni 8. McBride, E. J. Rec- Kerr, F. F. Wehe, J. 0. ; Clara County—R. R. Bulmore, C. C. Derby; Siskiyou County—Andrew G. Albert H. Denny; Placer County— Power. F. Chappelett; San Francisco County— Tirey L. Fora, Thomas Barber. Committee at large—W. W. Montague, Louis Glass, R. McMurray, Charles G. Yals, R. B. Thomas, T. R. Church, Andrew Carrigan, Squire Mooney, John M. “’rlgh!, 8. B. Cnristy, W. C. Ralston, E. Coleman, S. J. Hendv, E. A. Belcher, Dan’ T. Cole, John Scott, George E. Ames. Committee on hospitals for sick and disabled miners—Felix Chappelett, chairman, Placer County; R. \W. Thomas, superintendent Gwin mine, Calaveras County; Fred Zeitler, super- intendent Champion mine, Nevada County; D. H. Jackson, superiniendent Larkin miue, El Dorado County; Thomas W. Jeffers, superin- tendent Oleta mine, Amador County. Committee on revision of mining iaws—Cur- tis H. Lindley (chairman), A. H. Ricketts, W. S. Keyes, C.' W. Cross, s E. Browne, T. L. Ford, Henry Pichoir, J. F. Halloran, Fred Searls. Committee on legislation—Tirey L. Ford ((!hnlrmnllg(. H. T. Power, 8. B. Christy, Louis Glass, F. Wehe, G. H, Burnham, W. F Prisk, E. H. Chapman, W. E. F. De: Finance and auditing committe Carrigan, Dan T. Cole, Louis Sloss Jr. Committee on mineral lands—A. H. Rick- etts (chairman), J. ¥. Halloran, E. H. Benjamin, Harold T. Power, E. C. Loiftus, Advisory committee to Debris Commis- sioner—C. W. Cross (chairman), Jonn Spauld- ing, Mark B. Kerr, SENATOR FAIR'S SANITY. Judge Slack Will Hear Tes'imony on This Point Next saturday. Judge Slack yesterday decided to hear testimony in regard to the sanity of the late James G. Fair before closing the case of Charles L. Fair against the trustees named in his father’s will. This is re- garded as a point in favor of the trustees, for the reason that though the childten of Fair were willing to have him adjudged sane for the purpose of having his will ad- mitted to probate, they might try to prove him Insane when it came to their effort to have the trust clause set aside. The hear- ing of the witnesses has becn set for 10 o’clock next Saturday morning. HOBART'S FINE HORSES. Eighteen Magnificent Steeds Imported for the ~oming Horse Show. Walter Hobart has arrived from the East with a string of eighteen of the finest horses that he could get in the best stables that contributed to the New York horse show. Among these famous horses are the prize-winners Monarch and Performer, Mr. Hobart a:tended the New York horse show and is convinced that Sun Francisco can present pretty nearly as fine a display of equine beauties as those he saw in the Mauison-Square ring. He intends to ‘take the loca! admirers of horses by surprise on the occasion of the coming show. ———— ‘WATCHES, Diamonds, Jewelry, at greatly reduced prices; bullding 10 be removed. 5 and 7 1hird st. a HEAT for the HOME The Convenience and Economy of these Oil Heaters make them a great home comfort. Cheaper than a coal fire, and nodirt, ashes or bother of any kind. Florence Oil Heater, No. 8, will heat a room 12x14 feet at a cost of 1ic per hour. Price $2,90; worth $4.00. Florence Oil Heater No. 10 a fire. Costs 1dc an hour. Price $4.25; worth $6.00. : These are less than New York prices and will prevail for one week only. e s THE MYERS’ SUNLIGHT OIL HEATER, $3.50 to $12. Only high grade heater in the market. Heat and Light combined. Simple, durable and ornamental. JOHN F. MYERS CO. 947 Market St. Next door to Hale’s. Many thousand dollars worth of valuable articles suitable for Christmas gifts for the young and old, . are to be given to smokers of Blackwell’s Genuine Durham To- bacco. You will find one coupon inside each Blackwell’s Genuine Christmas Gifts Fre two ounce bag, and two coupons inside each four ounce bag of Blackwell's Durham. Buy abag of this celebrated tobacco and read the coupon— which gives a list of val- uable presents and how to get:them. 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NOTE.—Santa Claus’ Letter Box ready to receive LETTERS FROM ALL HIS LITTLE FRIENDS. and to ALL GOOD CHILDREN who write to him he will send his Srecial Publica= | tion, “‘Princess Sweetpeas aud Gottlieb The | Hunchback.” ack. DAVIS BROTHERS. FINE CARPETINGS, ELEGANT UPHOLSTERY, RICH FURNITURE! We are now disposing of cur stock of Fine Furniture, Carpet- ing and Upholstery Goods at greatly reduced prices to make room for an entire new line. Agents for John Crossley & Son’s Eng. iish Carpetings. CHAS. M. PLUM & CO., UPHOLSTERY COMPANY, 1801 TO 1307 MARKET 2 CORNER NINTH. DTREET, /