The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 9, 1896, Page 11

GROUNDS WILL ¢ SUT THE SCHOOL : Plans Prepared for the Im- ‘provement of the High School Park. St_udents Will Go to Work Next Week to Carry Out the Plans. ""Material Has Been Contributed by Citizens and th: Thistles Are Doomed. OARLAND OF: One of the greatest eyesores of O: will- be removed in a few days. The grounds around the High School, . which haye hitherto been leit untouched since the beautiful structure was erected, and which yield thistles in abundance in ect disobedience to the statute prohib- iting property - owners from allowing them togrow, will soon be beautitied by the willing hands of pupils and by mate- rial contributed by enterprising firms. The Board of ication has he scheme of permitting the pupils to nsform the u grounds into a pretty rk with flowe awns, walks and pos- sibly a fountain. Next Monday the City Engineer and his men wiil drive the grade stakes and lay ut the grounds. On Saturday Jonn A. itton, the lively general manager of the will have his men plow up On Tuesday the Street Su- s to havea couple of men i so that by Wednesday n the students will be able, with the id of shovel and wheelbarrow, to do their of the work. The teams necesssry carrying out ‘the project have been ed by local firms, and in a few tne High School will be in the cen- groundas worthy of the handsome 12y surround. Since the High School was built the city been a violator of its own sidewalk ance, prohiviting the maintaining of out wooden sidewalks. The decayed s are still there, but now that the t lotis not to be a pasture ground ay goats the Board of Education undoubtedly lay legal cement waiks. e girl students are anxious to assist the work of beautifying the grounds, they are not yet a unit as to how to ced. Of course they can do a great g the youthful toilers eir presence, but the Oakland H gh- is capable of doing something n practical and less seniimental d it is probable that they will-be given opportunity to scour the gardens of for plants and shrubs which ary to complete the plans. THE MERRITT EROPERTY. ) a = Attorney’s Fees Paid and Mrs. F. A. Merritt - ell Provided For by Her Husband. OAKLAND, CaL., Dec. 8 —Messrs. Fred A James Merritt have paid Emil aumer for attorney'’s fees and. moneys during the Merritt estate litiga- a note, with interest at per .annum. It is secured upon property situated at nth streets, Madi-on, be- teenth and Fourteenth, and between the same streets, Fred A. Mer placed on record to-day ed to his wife, Louise Brown Merritt, f interest in his share of the entire ritt estate. It is deeded in considera- of “love and affection, as also for the better maintenance, support, protection livelihood of s party of the second " et He provides for its return to y case of attempt to ‘‘con- transfer, impaired or incum- t the consent of the party of , evidenced in writing.” r has also been recorded in Merritt of one-fourth inter- tgage of $24,7 me ndercook, for ik It was wn in favor of J trustee, but had been ed to Emi sbaumer. Both bear date of Novem- OAKLAND, he suit of L. Murdock ds electric road for ged to have custairied while Murdock was em- a conductor on car 12 of the company’s line, was resumed before Judge (o) to-day. Sam Bell ting the company, asked that Mur- »ck be compelled to submit to a physical examination by the company’s phy M. E. Chapman, representing the plain- tiff, was quite willing, provided the ex- amination be made before the jury. This was agreed to and at 11 o’clock to-morrow ‘the examination the cross-examination. The Grand Jury. OAKLAND, CaL., Dec. 8 —The Grand Ju had the litigation of Kate Grogan Dulcica vs. Luigi Dulcich before it to-day. T'he papers in certain cases in which thess parties have figured were introduced. Councilman Buckland, Daniel Cromley and Mr. Vizher, the latter at one time a clerk in the Street Department, were be- o¢ the jury also. Walsworth’s Funeral Servicos, OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 8.—The funeral 1 the lite Heury E. Wadswor h was held parents’ 1esidence, 1347 Alice m ot streer, this afternoon. Th: remuins ar- TO-DATY. 1 CUTTER EXTRA 0ld has been a staple family and medicinal whiskey for a quarter- century. . JARTIN & co., 411 Market St., San ¥Francisco. indorsed | McKee repre- | ill_be made as part of | Bourhon | rived from Salt Lake City this morning and were placed in the parlors amiast the most exquisite blossoms of violets, roses and chrysanthemums, The services were conducted by the Rev. Robert Ritchie, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, as- sisted by the Rev. Chetwood. —— - TRE FIRE TURNOUT. Oakland Department Will Be at the Horse *how. OAKLAND, Carn., Dec. 8.—The three- horse hitch which is to be used by the Oakland Fire Department at -the horse show 1n Sanh Francisco has been secured by Chief Fair and the horse will be tried on it to-morrow. The three horses which are to be used, together with their height and weight, are: Bill, 15} hands, 1180 Tom, 16 hands, 1250 pounds; ack, 16 hands, 1260 pounds. ' The big gray team will be beiter matched as to weight this year than last. Important Decision. OAKLAND, Cav., Dec. 8.—Judge F. B. Ogden handed down a decision to-day in the case of Mrs. Hannab Wilson against ex-Sheriff Robert McKillican, wherein he bolds that oral evidence may be producgd 1o contradict the consideration named in a deed, This, the court said. is upheld by the statutes of tuis State, but is at vari- ance with the laws of nearly every other State in the Union. The case arose over a loan of, $26,000 made 1n-1888 by F. W. Fratt of Sacra- mento to H. C. Wilson of Tehama County. Senator Wilson admitted his inability to pay, and Fratt brought suit and secured judgment. He sought to levy upon some Atameda property through the Sheriff’s office, wnen Mrs, Wilson secured an in- junction aainst him. She died and her sons followed up the suit. Friday's Convention. OAKLAND, CarL., Dec. 8.—The thirty- first quarterly conveution of the Alameda County Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in the Market-street Congre- gational Church Friday afterncon and evening. The sessions will be at 3 and 7 o’clock, to which the public are cordially invited. The theme of the meeting is “'Spiritual Preparation for the Coming '97 International Convention.”” There will be addresses by the Rev. E. 8. Chapman, D.D, George P. Lowell, George H. White, C. Z. Merritt, State Secretary Frank Reid and the Rev. C. M. Hill. The Auditor’s Fees. OAKLAND, Can, Dec. 8.—Auditor R. A. Snow has called the atiention of the City Council to the statute which gives him the rignt tocollect from the city 6 per cent of the personal property tax which he Las persistently refused to accept until ne is made aware that he and his bonds- men are responsible for the entire tax roll, and he must make good all personal taxes by the last Monday in August. The mat- ter may end in a [riendly suit to deter- mine whether or not the law is a valid one. No Part of the Estate. OAKLAND, CaL., Dec. 8.—Judge Ficks has filed findings upon a decision in the suit of Henry Siddall vs. Julia Bray et al., in which he finds that the assignment of his life insurance policies by defendant's deceased husband and accepted by defend- ant, was in good faith and without any iraudulent intent and for a vatuable con- sideration. He holds that the estate of Watson A. Bray has no right, title orin- terest in the proceeds of such policies, ‘Will Not Go East, OAKLAND, CaL, Dec. 8.—At a meet- ing of the directors of the Republican Alliance to-night it was formally decided to abandon the trip to Washington. A letter was read from Colonei Frank Me- Laughtin in which he expressed the opin- ion that it would be inexpedient to press the matter at this time. Edwin Berry Dead. OAKLAND, Car, Dec. 8.—Edwin W. Berry, who was connected with the Spirit ot the Times for twenty vears, during which time he was well known in ‘S:n Francisco politics, died this evening. He leaves five children. He was born in Ten- nessee, fifty year<-avo. FAVOR HOTT FOR COMCH, Students Appoint an Executive Committee to Manage Foot- ball Affairs, Wedding of Dr. J. C. Merriam and Miss Ada Little Announced. Interesting News. BERKELEY, Car., Dec. 8.—~Charles. P. Nott, who assisted Butterworth this sea- son, will probably be Berkeley’s football coach next year. According to the pres- ent sentiment of those in charge of the selection of a football institution, no special Fastern coach will be secured, the services of Nott, who is an instructor in botany, being obtainable and regarded as suflicient. The choice was virtually announced by Professor Edwards at a meeting of the Associated Students this aiternoon. The | meeting was called for the purpose of dis- cussing the proposition to place footbali matters in the hands of an executive com- mittee cons:sting of the coach, the di- rector of physical culture and an alum- nus. After general discussion the.students decided upon next Thursday as a day for | voiing on the proposed appointment of a | committee. If the proposition should be carried an executive committee will at once be appointed which will have full charge of tue football season to end with | Thanksgiving, 1897. | Two members of the committee are practically certain. They are Professor Magee, the director of physical culture, and the coach, Nott. The alumnus who is to be the third committeeman is prob- ably Colonel Edwards. Other men | spoken of for the place are Oscar Taylor { and L. E. Hunt. For the Carnot Medal. BERKELEY, CaL, Dec.8.—The inter- collegiate debate for the Carnot medal will be held on the second Friday evening in February, at Stanford University, upon the foliowing subject: “Is the Krench system of superior education more con- ducive to the welfare of the State than would be a like system to that of the Uaited States?'” The debate will be held at Palo Atto in accordance with the expressed wish of the Stanford men. They claim that Berkeley has liad too much of an advantage because of the numerous debatvs between the two universities which have been heid in Berkeley and in San Francisco where the sympathy of the audiences lay largely with the University of California. No sides or speakers have yst been chosen. Merriam-Little Wedding. BERKELEY, CaAL., Dec. 8.—Another member of the faculty at the State Uni- versitly is about to take unto himself a wile. Cards have been issued announcing that the wedding of Dr. J. C. Merriam, instructor in palmontology, and Miss Aaa Little, daughbter of J. R. Little, a well- known real estate dealer of Berkeley, will take place on December 22 at the First Congregational Church, Dr. Merriam holds a responsible posi- tion in the university and is reckoned one of the rising young scientists of the coast. Miss Litile was formerly one of his pupils. She graduated from the university last May. Students’ Congratulations. BERKELEY, CaL.,, Dec. 8.—The Asso- ciated Stuaents have appointed a commit- tee to send resoiutions to Professor Joseph Le Conte and wife, expressing their con- gratulations on the occasion of the pro- fessor's golden wedding, which will oc- cur on January 14. B AR R 7O CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take layative BromoQuinine Tablets. Alldrug- gists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25¢ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, THIS ALTRURIA HAS NOT FAILED Winters Island Folks Send Out a Glowing Report. Directors to Visit the Settlement and-Lay Plans for the Com- ing Year. Only Thirteen Vacancies Out of a Brotherhood Limited to One Hundred. 0axL AND OrrFIcE SAN Fraxcisco Can L‘} 908 Broadway, Dec. 8. Although the Altruria. which was originated by Rev. E. B. Payne of Berkeley proved a failure the co-opera- tive brotherhood of Winters Island is de- veloping into & marked success. The principles on which both were run are practically the same. Reports have just been received from the island by F. D. Hopkins, the cashier of Wells, Fargo & Co., who is also secre- tary of the brotherhood, giving very en- couraging details of the progress of the venture. Although the brotherhood is limited to 100 members there are at the present time only thirteen shares that have not been taken up. During the past year much has been learned and some {failures have been made with certain crops, but the ex- perience gained, it is stated, will tend toward making the coming year far more successiul. In asbort time the directors will visit and inspect the island in a body and will consult with the members who are there and who know all about the land and its capability. At present the difficulty is that the families located there are not sufficiently familiar with the cultivation of their soil and the raising of the product which it is- best fitted to produce. T:..e work for the vear 1897 will be mapped out at the next meeting of the board, which has its headquarters in this City. E. Kelsey, the treasurer, reports the fol- lowing suggestions, which will be neces- Sary 1o Insure success: As large an acieage as possible of berries wil! be planted, as they are permanent and profitable, On account of the expense of transportation between the island and San Franeisco it is not profitable to raise hay, so only enough oat hay 18 grown to satisfy the demands of the island resi- dents. One of the most profitable products of the island is buckwheat, and a large acre- age will be sown during the coming year. It has been found that all kinds of vege- tables and alfalfa can flourish on the re- claimed land, and on these products the brotherhood bases its hope for the coming year. A. G. Gregg, editor of the island paper who bas just paid a visit to the island, re- ports in glowing terms the condtion of every branch of work that has been un- dertaken. A larze portion of the work consists in digging ditches and builaing dams, and experiment has proved that the peat taken out of the ditches makex excellent fuel, and all that is taken fromr the interior ditches is used for that pur- pose. The orchard trees are growing well and another summer will make a very noticeable change in the general appear- ance of the island. The residents have alreaay undertaken the business of can- ning goods, and so 1ar as they have gone, it has been successful. Everything is done on the co-operative principle, and no man 1s better than his brother. although the necessary officials to preserve discipline and prevent fac- tional striie are maintained. Since its organization, the brotherhood has been in existence three years and a hsalf, and this, it is claimed, is a longer period of success than has been enjoyed by any similar fraternity. WILL ROAM NO MORE Mother Quinp, a Character Upon Alameda Streets, Found Dead. Manzgar Rank Denies That the Ala. meda Line Will Enter the Realty Syndicate. ALAMEDA, Car., Dec. 8.—Mrs, Cather- ine Quinn, a miserably poor and decrepid old woman of more than 86 years o age, and familiarly known to thousands of this city as ““Mother” Quinn, is at last be- yond the ills and woes of this world of sorrow. Her body was found in Brick- yard Slough, beyond the tidal canal, where it crosses High street. The remains were first discovered by some school children, and soon a hundred or more urchins were gazing upon the repulsive scene. She was clad in the rags that have covered her for years past and was taken for a man at first owing to the growtn of bair upon her chin. : 8. 8. Austin, W. Lambert and Mr. Kim- ball were atiracted to the spot by the gathering of children. As soon as they discovered the cause Mr. Austin notified the Coroner, and a deputy took the re- mains to the morgue in Oakland. It is supposed that in her senility she wan- dered from her home, 1912 Everett street, last evening and roamed about until an early hour this morning, when she sank or fell exhausted.in the siough to drown. “Mother” Quinn had resided here nearly a quarter ol a century, being a native of Ireland. She had property valued at $1600, but it was mortgaged for $800, Her only child, a daughter past 60, was her companion. The latter had been in a lunatic asylum on two cccasions, and the mother was dependent upon charity. The Supervisors refused her aid because she owned Eroperty. but the Woman’s Ex- chamge had been helping her of late. Closing of the Schools. ALAMEDA, CAr., Dec. 8.—The public schools will close on the 18th for the holi- day vacation and reopen on January 4, 1897. Superintendent D. J. Sutlivan has posted the following schedule of examina- tions for the closing week of school: High School—Engiish, Wednesday, Decem- ber 16, o, M.; history, P. M. German, Thurs. du{. December 17, A. M.; classics, P. M. Science, Friday. December 18, A. M.; mathematics, PN Grammar schools — Geometry and Latin, Wednesday, December 16, A. M.; English, P. M. History and spelling, Thursday, Decem- ber 17, A. M.; geography, P. M. Arithmetic, Friday, December 18, A. M.; grammar and composition, P. M. Primary schools — Reading and spelling, Thursday, December 17, A. M.; geography, P. M. Arithmetic, Friday, Decemb 8, A. M,; language and composition, P. ¥, Not in the D ALAMEDA, Car., Dec. 8.—The Ala- meda, Oskland and Piedmont Electric Street Railway will not enter -the Realty Eyndicate, according to Manager Rank. When asked about the report that that road would enter the new combine he said: ““There is nothing atall in the re- port. Some of those owning stock in the combine own stock of this company, but all of them put togethercould not control. The chief stockholders are satisfled and there is no likelihood of their letting it go out of their hands.” No More Books. ALAMEDA, CarL., Dec. 8.—The Public Library closed to-night, with the excep- tion of the reading-room, and will not be reopened until the remaining books have been placed in their new quarters in the City Hall Yesterday 1 books were taken out, and as many more went to-day. ‘Those days and the last two days of last week each patron was allowed six books, Over 7000 of the books were thus removed without cost to the Trustees. An Expensive Gift. ALAMEDA, CaL., Dec. 8 —A handsome and expensive ostensorium for use in the benediction service was blessed with the ceremonies prescribed by the Catholic ritual this evening at St. Joseph’s Church. The Rev. J. F. Byrne of 8t. Mary’s Ca- thedral, San Francisco, preached the ser- mon, The ostensorium was a gift of a lady member of the parish. The services closed with solemn benediction of the blessed sacrament. MISS YAW HAS ARRIVED, She Says her Voice Is in Fine Condi- tion, Also That She Is Not Married. OAKLAND, Cavn, Dec. 8.—Miss Helen Beach Yaw and her concert company ar- rived from Los Angeles this evening and will open their season at the Macdonough on Thursday evening. Miss Yaw has been considerably amused of late by the announcement that she has been recently married. “I can’t think where the siily story started,” she said. “I take great pleasure in stating that I am not married and have no intention of being.” Yaw says that her voice is in per- fect condition, and that she has no trou- ble in reaching E in aitissimo, which is half an octave bigher than anything ever essayed by Patti. VAN AIKEN'S STORY. The Police Kelieve That He Was Not Robbed, but Attempted to Com- mit suleide, Detectives Egan and Silvey have been investigating the alleged robbery and at- tempt to murder of John Van Aiken on Green-street wharf Monday night and have almost reached the conclusion that John is a romancer. So far as their investigation goes they have reason to believe that he cut his own throat in a fit of despondency and jumped into the water. Monday night Policeman P. Fleming found a knlfe and a razor covered with blood on the wharf. Van Aiken denied to Egan and Silvey that he carried a knife, but the one found on the whari was iden- tified as Van Aiken’s yesterday afternoon by a man who worked with him in the mporium restaurant. The detectives found in his room at 675 Mission street 8 razor strop, but no razor, | and they feel satisfied that the bloody ra- | zor belongs also to him, Van Aiken’s collar and necktie were found in his coat pocket without any trace of blood on them and the presump- tion is that he took them off before cut- | | ting his throat. He met with an accident recently and since then he has been in a despondent mood. There are other things, which all lead | to the conviction that Van Aiken was not robbea and that the story of the two foot- pads was simply trumped up. He was taken to the City and County Hospital yesterday afternoon. ———— Lick Loncert. A concert will be given under the auspices of the Califoraia Pioneers to-morrow evening in Pioneéer Hall. The California Quartet, as- sisted by Miss G. F. Bartiett, Miss Molli¢ Pratt, Miss Ivy Gasener, A. A Sslompi and A, M. Lado, will be.on the programme. \ 1896. JURDR ROBERTSON LEAVES THE PHAEL He Is Excused for the Term by Judge Dain- gerfield. Had Servel Faithfully and Was Appreciated by the Court. No Criticism Was Passed on His Conduct and He Acted Right in the Williams Trial. J. Donald Robertson, a juror in the case of Thomas 8. Williams Jr., who was charged with libeling Judge Hebbard, made application to be excused from the panel for the remainder ot the term, and his request was granted by Judge Dainger- field yesterday. At the opening of court Mr. Robertson arose from his seat among the other veniremen and said that he deemed it his duty and privilege to apply for release from further service on the jury. He stated that he was moved to take this action by the fact that bis action in main- taining his convictions of right had brought down upon him the aspersions of some of the newspapers. While these reflections were unjust in the extreme, he felt that it would be better for him™to re- tire from the jury list at this time. Judge "Daingerfield replied that Mr. Robertson had served faithfully aga juror, and in recognition of that service was en- titled to the relief for which he asked on his own account and on the account of the record of his services. The court would not, however, take into account the attacks of newspapers in excusing jurors. That would not be recognized asa good or sufficient excuse. Mr. Robertson explained further that his business bad in some respects been neelected because be wished to faithinlly perform hisduties as a citizen, and though service cn the jury panel was as distaste- ful to him as to other men of business, yet he had been wiiling to bear the burdens of citizenship to the extent of his ability. It was ascertained that the period for which Mr. Robert:on was booked to serve would expire next Monday, and thereupon Judge Daingerfield directed that he be released from the panel and excused from attendance during the present term with due aud full acquittance and with the thanks of the court. One of the evening papers having inti- mated that Judge Daingerfield had ex- pressed gratificatlon because of Mr. Rob- ertson’s withdrawal from the panel the Judge was asked if he wished to be under- stood in that way. “Certainly not,” said Juadge Dainger- field. “'I ¢id not say or intimate anything of the kind. Mr. Robertson was entitled to be‘excused, and 1 readily granted Ius request,” **Was there anything in your remarks that was intended as a reflection on Mr., Robertson because of his action as a juror in the Williams case?’’ ‘‘Not in the least. He 1s not subject to criticism for exercising his-constitutional | right according to the dictates of his rea- | son and his consceuice. If thav could be 1 Suction dales ENTIRE STOCK OF MILLINERY AND EAIRSTORE At 1211 Stockton Street WILL BE SOLD THIS DAY, Wednesday..... .....December 9, 1896, At2 P AND CONTiNUING. This stock consists of atont 300 Hats, trimmed in the latest fashion, about 1000 Un rimmed Hats, Feathers, Ribbons, Velvets, Flowers and Trim- mings; siso about $5000 worth of Hair Goods, tosecher with numerous Toilet Articles, F xtures, Shelving, Tables, Chalrs, Carpet and Mirrors. Sale absolute. ; INDIANA AUCTION COMPANY. GRAND AUCTION. THIS DAY. Wednesday.... ..December 9, 1896, At 11 o'clock A: M, at 422 Kearny Street, Near California. $5000 stock of Agate and Enamel Ware From Fngland. Don’t mis. this sale, astnere is a great varietv and all mus be sold wi hout limit. FRANK W.BUTTERFIELD. Auctioneer, For A. M. SPECK & CO., 602 Market St L. H. BURD, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL 1HURSDAY, DEC 10, at 11 A. M., by order of JAMES MCMILLAN At Warehouse, 211 and 213 Larkin St. ‘' he unclaimed goods from stors ; e wrrehouse No. 8, including one hundred Carpets, thirty Bedroom Sets, Foldinz Beds and a large lot of all kind of Furniture, also a large quantity of Bedding. Deal- ers take 1o ice, as this sale will include all un- 0f this warehouse for the year’83. G i L. H. BURD, AuGiioneer. SELLING OUT AT HALF COST—W AGONS, BUGGIES, CARTS AND HARNESS OF £ VERY DESCRIPTION, both New and second-band N ofter rused. :-1128 MI-SION - 3 HeR0 MADIGA \ & ¢ done then trial by jury would be a failure altogether.”” So the records of the court and the ex- pressions of Judge Daingerfield show that Mr. Robertson retires from the panel on a level-with any other juror who lLas per- formed his daty and is excused from further service asa mark of the court’s appreciation esteem OFFERED AS PRIZES. Crockery, China and Glassware G.ven as Premiums in the Purchase of Goods. The Great American Importing Tea Company has inaugurated through its various agencies in t:is City and in Oak- land quite an extensive premium offering of crockery, china and glassware for the holiday season. The plan of awarding premiums, which has been practiced for many years by this company, is too well known to every { housewife to require any extended ex- planation. With every 50-cent purchase of tea, coffee, spices or baking powder, some useful piece of china, crockery or glassware is given away. ‘The preminms, which comprise an exceptionally fine lot of goods, now being awarded as well as sold irrespective of other purchase, will continue throughout the holidays. ————— GRAND JORY CONFERENCE. City Officials Will Talk Over Public atters This Evening. A conference of City officials with the Grand Jury, in which the members of that body and the Auditor, Treasurer; Tax Coilector, City and County Attorney, As- sessor and Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors will participate, will | taks place this evening in the Grand Jury Tooms. . The conduct of the various offices with respect to their economical management and the subject of the tax laws will be dis- cussed. - i) ‘*7 NEW TO-DAY. Home Testimony Stanford University, Cal. 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THIS DAY. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1896, at 12 0'clock, We will sell in our warerooms, by order of the proprietor of the PACIFIC STORAGE WAREHOUSE, The following goods, sold to psy storage and charges: L. i'. Corby 1 Sewing Machine; L. E.Sheplar, 10 boxes of Rubber Stamps, etc : Shailing Bros. Gas Machine; E. L. Hicks, 5 barrels of Giassware; J. P. S ockwell, 1 Piuno: H.T.~homan. 1 Box Tronk: N. D. “ckles. | Piano: D. Sterling, 3 Trunks: Tobetman, lot of Household Goods: R. do Clairmont, 1 Trunk: George B. Fraley, 6 Boxes: s, Hoyi(‘. 1ot of Bedding and Valises: Wi liam Ro- 1 Box and 1 Trunk: M.'Axtel, 1 iotof old_Goods: Mrs. Webber, 4 Boxes and 1 J. B. Brown, 1 Trank: James G. Hunter, i Mr. Blumfie.d, 1Trunk and 1 Che: Mr. Wilson, 1 Trunk an Desk: Kaynor. 2 boxes; Mr. hold Goods: Boxes: O. L. Graham. 1 iot of Hous>hold Goods: Mirs. A, Ford, 1 lot of Household Goods: Junior Parish, 1 Chest. EDWARD 8. SPEAR & CO., auctioneers, 31 and 88 Sutter street. PEREMPTORY SALE 2 & M SEVENTY HEAD g DRAUGHT & WORK HORSES —ON— TO-MORROW. Thursday.............. December 10, 1896, AT 11 A. M., Salesyard, Cor. Van Ness Ave. & Market St. These animals are Norman stock, welgh about 1400 lbs., and are superior Work Horses. Can be seen at yard on Saturday, December 5th. KILLIP & CO., Livestock Auctioneer: Rainy Weather ... CAUSES... Aches and Pains A Sure Preventive, A Certain Relief Valise; ra, H. L. Fox. 1 lot of House- oF 18 AFFORDED BY Dr. Ma}ftin} Pain gurer. Dr.Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disenses, Lost Manhood. Deblity or disease wearing ou bodyand mindand Skin Diseases. T'he doctor cureswhen othersfail. Try him. Charges low. N Curesguaranteed. Callorwrite. Dr. J. ¥, wIBEON. Box 1£57. San Francisos UCEAN TRAVEL. CEANIC S.8. CO0. DAYS TO HAWAII, SAMOA, HONOLULU NEW ZEALAND, sy AUSTRALIA. S.S. AUSTRALIA. S, 8. ALAMEDA salls vis HONOLULU and AUCKLAND for SYDNLEY, Thursday, December 10,av3 ». 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