The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 23, 1896, Page 16

16 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1896. LIQUOR MEN ARE MUCH EXERCISED, See a Menace in the Pro- posed State Saloon License. Claim it Will Be a Discrimina- tion Against San Francisco. Has Been a Fruitful Topic of Discus- sion Among the Members of the C. P. A. In the proposition of the Code”Commis- sion to impose a State tax of $300 a year on every retail liquor-dealer or saloon- keeper, the majority of thie local dealers n attempt to impose on San Fran- cisco more than its just proportion of the burden of providing means to carry on the l government. | | see s also had this further effect—it has raised a decided and considerable differ- ence of opinion among the City members of the California Protective Association, the organization of the whoiesale and re- | tail liquor-dealers of the St Some are | of the opinion that a high license in this | | City, while it would probably diminish the number of saloons, would greatly tend to improve the financial standing of. those | who remained in basiness. President J. P. Edoff of the California ¥rotective sociation, while admitting that the mat has been a subject ot dis- jon among the members of the asso- | ation, declined to state what action, i nciation would take when the was before the Legislat prominent member of the however, went fully into the details of the question. his recommendation of the Code | Commission,” said this gentleman, ‘s | undoubted!y due to a suggestion made by Governor Budd. lts object, as it appears | to me, is to diseriminate against San | Francisco 1n the matter of raising revenue for carrying on the State government. “There are about 12,000 saloons in the State, rage tax | of about $200 a year in county and munic- | ipal licenses. This recommendation of | the Code Commission will impose an ad- | ditional burden of $300 a year on the| liquor-dealers of the State in the shape of | a State license. This would mean a reve- nue of $3,600,000, or more than half the | amount necessary 1o run the government of the State. | *“In the southern part of the State the | licenses are much higher than in | in San Diego, for instance, Alameda County the saloon license is $400, while there are additional license fees for the cities of that county. “On the otner hand, the saloon license in San Francisco is only $84a year. When considered that more than 5000 of the cisco the injustice of the $300 State tax | will be immediately perceived. It would | mean that Sau Francisco would have to bear nearly half of this tax. My idea is that the liquor people of the other coun- | ties will also oppose the State license, as it will only tend to increase their ex- | penses. | ‘*Another point that has been fruitful of much interesting discussion is the propa- ble eff of such a tax by the State. Ar- ticle X1,section 11 of the constitution, pro- vides as follow. Any county, eity id enfor town or township may within its limits all such | y and other regulations eneral laws. “It is under this provision of the consti- | tution that counties and municipalities impose saloon licenses, and it is claimed by some thata State license would vir- ally make all other licenses unneces- sary, as they would be ‘in conflict with general laws.’ The result would be to de- Pprive many counties and towns of an im- portant source of revenue, while in a pro- hibition county like Sutter the way wou'a be open jor any one who was willing to | pay the State license of $300 to open a saloon and thus defeat the will of the Ppeobie. | *‘On the other hand, it is held that the | State license would have only the same | staius as a United States revenue license— | it would give the individual procuri | the right to do business only by and the consent of local authorities, and would be secured at the purchaser’s risk.” Anothe sese Clubhouse. Inorder to be in ihe fashionable swim of | Chinatown the Chung Ga Heng Social Club | has flled articles of incorporation, the objects | being stated 10 be to carry on the business of a clubhouse for the entertainment and profit or | such persons as may become members of the | corporation.. The organizers are: Chin Sam, | Gee Foo, Chin Lock, Lee Jing Hinz and Ong Quan. NEW TO-DAY. e *The world is ever as we take it, And life, dear child, is what we make it. | This was the sen- | timent of an old ! lady to her grand. | child Mabel. And | many a Mabel has | \found it to be true, and she has taken | / care of her health. | She keeps on hand a supply | . of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Pre- | scription, and so is not troubled with those | wasting diseases, weaknesses, “ dragging- | dow sensations and functional irregu- | larities that so many women endure. i ‘* Favorite Prescription” contains no al- | cohol to inebriate ; no syrup or sugar to | derange digestion. As peculiar in its rem- | edial results as in its composition. | As a powerful, invigorating tonic, it im- parts strength to the whole system, parti ularly to the womb and its” appendages. For feeble women generally, Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is unequaled as an appetizing cordial and restorative tonic, A Book of 168 pages, on *‘Woman and Her Diseases,” their Nature, and How to Cure them by home treatment, sent sealed in plain envelope, on receipt of ten cents in stamps for postage. This book is pro- fusely illustrated with wood-cuts and col- ored plates, also with a vast number of reproduced photographs of those cured by the use of *‘Favorite Prescription” and without having to go through the ordeal of consulting a doctor. Full names and ad- dresses are given so you can correspond and learn their experiences in curing them- selves. Address, WORLD’S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. V. | . 0. Box 187) Ured Centre, Alle- Co., V. ¥..writs | . Favorite Prescription for three months and it helped me more ) a year and in Los Angeles | service of the Unpited States. | | combe was acting Minister at Peking for | secretary. | spring and take the management of a 12,000 saloons in the State are in San Fran- | mercantile firm 1n Japan. |J | the ashes will be sent to Mount Auburn. The Tug Vigilant, With the Pilot Commissioners and a Number of Underwriters on Board, Seeking to Locate the Rock on Which the Centesima Struck in North Channel Last Monday. SEARCHING FOR A HIDDEN ROCK Pilot Commissioners Look- ing for the Centesima’s Bete Noir. The Vessel Struck When Coming Through the North Chanzel Last Sunday. Arrival of the Remains of the Cele- brated American Writer Kate Fiald. | Among the arrivals yesterday was the | Occidental 2and Oriental Company’s steam- er Belgic. She left Yokohama while | smallpox was raging in Japan, and in consequence Dr. Blue and Dr. Coalmers of | the respective quarantine hoats demanded | an investigation. The vessel was thor- | oughiy overhauled, but no sign of disease | being found she was released and went to her usual wharf. | The Belgic brought over thirty-five cabin passengers. Among them was Ches- ter Holcombe, formerly in the diplomatic | Mr. Hol- several years and before that was under- He is going to Washington. He expects to return to China in the S. Nagata and S. Tomonaga, represent- ing the Merchant Steamship Company of apan, are bound for London. The com- | pany has just boughtasteamerin England | and they will take her to Japan, where she is torun in the Indian trade. Among the other passengers were: Miss E. Babbitt, Miss E. ¥. Boughton, Miss E. . Smith and Dr. Mary Brown, mission- | ar wuo are returning to their homes in the KEast; E. 8. Quackenbush, a New York merchant, and uis family, and Lieuten- ants Friiz Reiss, E. Unger, C. H. Juger, Paul Boeinke, E. Maner and von Koschem- babr of the German navy, who are re- turning home on a leave of absence. The most notable arrivel, however, was among the cargo. It was the remains of Kzte Field. Sue died many months ago and ner body was buried on the island of Oahu, in the Hawaiian group. Later her friends thought her resting-plate should be in America, and after many ditficulties they succeeded in having the coffin sent here from Honolulu. 1tisintended that the remains will be cremated here, then The remains are consigned tp Henry E. Highton, and were removed to Hai- sted & Co.’s undertaking parlor before being sent 1o the crematory. Owing to the many failures to ship the casket the memorial committee was not notified of its arrival unul noon yesierday. Mrs. Henry Highton, under instructions from | Executor Kohlsaat, has charge of all ar rangements. On Monday, November 23, the Kate Field memorial committee met at Shasta Hall and arranged to hold memorial ser- vices in Trinity Cuurch ou arrival of the body. Those who took an active part au the meeting were: Rev. George Kdward Walk, pastor of Trinity Church; Miss Hiester H. Dickinson, Miss Ina Coolbrith, Mrs. Frances Fuller tor, Mrs. Frances B. Eugerton and Charles Eawin Markbam. Tne Press Club of this City nas ap puinted acomumittee, consisting o1 Dr. Philip Miils Jones, W. C. Bunner and E. D. Dement, that will co-operate with those detailed to arrange for the memorial services. The funeral services will take place at Irinity Episcopal Church, corner Bush and Gough streets, on next Sunuay at 2 P. M., and the body will ne immediately afterward conveyea to the crematory, where 1t will be incinerated. The foilowin : gentlemen will act as pall- bearers: Mayor-elect Phelan, A. W. Foster, Percy Morgan, C. M. Coe and W. C. Bunner for tne Press Club, James S. Tyler of the Bulletin, Henry James of the Examiner, W. F. Burke of THE CALL, James P. Booth of the Report, Horace Hudson oi the Chroni- cle und F. C. Roberts of the Post. The cabin passengers by the Belgic were: Mrs. E. H. Brown and child, Miss E. Babbitt, Lieutenant Paul Boetkke, I. G. N. E. Bur- gogue, Miss H. Brugmun, Dr. Mary Brown, Miss E. F. Boughton, Mrs. E. R. Harris, Mrs. E. 5. Dodge, Mrs. L. Hamilton, C. Holcom b J.McG.ew, Licutenant C. H. Jager, Lieutenant von Koschembahr, I. G. Lcach, Lieutenant Victor Mauer, I. G, N, . lenzell, Mrs. Menzeil, W. N. McMilian, Mis. fcMilian and maid, S. Nagata, Master E.s. Quackenbush, Miss L. H. Quackenbush, Miss | Amy Quackenbush, Miss Helen Quackenbush, E. Quackenbush, Lientenant Fritz Reiss, I. G. N., Mi th, S. Tomouaga, paymaster, Miss C. A. Waite, E. Young, On her own account the steamer made the fastest trip on record, and the captain and chief engineer are jubilant. Just the same the Belgic will have to make several knots an hour better time before she can beat the China. After leaving San Francisco ihe tramp steamer Hermann W. Jarlsberg broke down, and had to make for Japan with a damaged thrust shatt. She got there all right, but nevertheless the cargo had to be discharged and the necessary repairs made beiore the vessel proceeded. When the Belgic left Yokohama the actual damage bad not been ascertainea. The court-martial at Mare Island is at- tracting considerable interest. Two of the men on the battle-ship Oregon had a quarrel. They were both swabbing decks and one of the men raised his squilgee and brained the other man. The iatter was sent to the United States Marine Hospital, into port leaking during the past month, so there must be something radically wrong in the construction of the vessels. The Harbor Commissioners met yester- day and awarded a couple of contracts. | For the new ferry depot 8000 barrels of cement are required, and John D. Spreckels & Co. got it at the low rate of $2 35 per barrel. . The new shed over the addition to the Mail dock was ordered built at an exvense of §4844. The lowest bid, which was rejected at the last meet- ing of the board, was $5978. Some time ago the British ship Cente- sima, while in tow of the tug Reliance, struck on the rocks in the North Channel. The matter was thoroughly ventilated at the time and the general impression was that the ship had struck on a rock that had not been charted. The Pilot Com- missioners and a number of the und r- writers went down on the tug Vigilant yes- terday. Henry Peterson was taken along and one of his Whitehalls was towed be- bind. A thorough investigation was held and several new ledges were found. A new map of the North Channel will have to be made, but just what discoveries the tugboat men made will not be given out until the Government has been informed. PRAISED GENERAL GRANT. Bishop Newman, W. H. L. Barnes and Charles H. Taylor Speak of Great Battles of the War. The regular meeting and banquet of ‘the | members of the Loyal Lagion took place | last night at -the Occidental Hotel. ‘[ | | | | Colonel Young of the United States army and stationed at the Presidio cccupied the chair at the head of the table. Major Hooper, Major Johnson of Calistoga and many other prominent people were pres- ent. Among those who sat at the board were General W. H. L. Barnes, Bishop John P. Newman and General Charles H. Taylor, proprietor of the Boston Globe. All made addresses, each touching on the career of | General Grant, portraying him both in | private lite and on the battlefield. | Bishop Newman, who was for many | and simple faith of the famous man on horseback as he had known him. To his mind there was not a greater character in all history. The other addresses were equally in- teresting. Colonel Taylor, who is a forei- ble and pleasing speaker, to!d of his acquaintance with Grant from the stand- point of a soldier. He had seen him in many engagements, and each time an! always when he contemplated him he was impressed with the greatness of the silent man. The banquet was not ended till nearly 11 o’clock, and it was after that that the speeches began. It was quite late when it was all over. Among those who were present were the following named: Colonel 8. M. B. Young, Colonel John C. Cur- rier, General W. H. L. Barnes, Colonel Shatter, Colonel Finley Anderson, Colomel Chapin, Major Gould, Chaplain 'Macomber, Bishop | Newman, General 'C. H. Taylor, ~General | 8. W. Backus, Major Grosbeck. Captain Charles A, Sumner, Major E. W. Woodward, Captain B. W. Weliman of Los | Gatos, Captain A. Malpas, Captain Charles Potter, Captain W. H. Roberts, Captain R. W. McChesney, Lieutenant . Johu T. Bell, Colonel Alberger, Major J. J. Meiggs, P. F. Walsh, Captain Lewi: Mujor H. A. Gorley, Major W. M. Meserve, Captain W. C. Sawyer, Captain oulson, Captain Roeth, Major B. Hutching, Licutenant L. S. Jones, R. Powell, Commander E. K. Moore, C. Benzoni, Paymaster A. D. Allen, Ceptain E. T. Allen, Captain G. W. Kell, Major James Califf, U. S, Captain W. Hobbs, . A.; Lieutenant W. E. Berkimer, U. A.; Lieutenant Joun Masser; Captain . H.' Lockett, U. 8. A.; Captain Sedgwick Prati, S. A.; Captain Pettit, U. 8. A.; Colonel C. Mason Kinne, Colonel W. R. Smea: berz; Captain Rowison, United States navy; Major Horace Wilson, eutenant James L. Wheat, Colonel Crossioi, Major Hawley, Major George W. Johnson, Major C. G. Strong, Lieu- tenant M. W. Griswold, W. W. Mather of Col- orado; Capiain Rogers. United States army; Colonel E. Denicke, Colonel J. B. Moore; Major | R. White, United States navy, and Captain Edie, United States army. . .— Suicide of a Cripple. Fred W. Stein, & cigarmaker, about 45 year of age, committed suicide early yester- day morning at the Haight-street en- trance to Golden Gate Park by shooting himself in the head with a cbeap revolver. He was poorly dressed in a suit of cheap dark clothing. In one of the pockets wasa purse almost worn out, containing a key and four 10-cent pieces. There was also &n open- face silver watch in his pocket. Beside the body wasa crooked cane, for the man was acripple. The rignt foot had been partially amputated and was replaced by a wooden at- tachment. -] NINTH STREET IN A ROSY GLOW Illuminated With Red Fire and New Arc Lights. Paper Lanterns and Waving Banners Gave It a Poetic Air. Business Men Who Got Out of the Rut and Wil! Make Rzady for the Twentieth C.ntury. Ninth street was in a rosy glow last night with red fire, Roman candles, paper lanterns, vari-colored streamers and bonfires, while the stores on both sides of the street, from Howard to Market, were brillisntly illuminated and the wares most temptingly displayed. Although Ninth street was not the first to adopt the modern system of illumina- tion she is unexcelled in the splendor of the celebration of that eveut. All down the line, on both sides, the mellow glow of Japanese lanterns, the fireworks, shoot- ing stars and scattering sparks against the | black background of the sky, the dense | years his pastor, told of the spotless life | CTOWds of men, women and children on the sidewalks, the strains of music from tbe band-wagon—all were evidence that the business men will not be found behind the times when the sun rises upon the twentieth century. John Hayden, butcher, was the first to introdnce electric lights in his place of business on that street, for he saw that the expense of the innovation would be more than repaid by the increased busi- ness which an attractive display always insures. * Foremost among those who moved in the matter of having the street properly lighted was Mr. Owens. The following is a list of the property- owners and business men who subscribed for the new arc lights, three in each block, over the middle of the street: 124, John Hayden, butcher-shop; 94, H. Sanders & Co., dry-goods store,; 22, E. Boede- feld, furniture; southwest corner Market and Ninth, C. M.’ Plum & Co., furnitur 7 Wandell, labor bureau and cigars; 31}, J. Gibbs, stoves and ranges; 85, Emil di Vecchio, butcher; northeast corner Mission and Ninth, Theodore Enderle, grocer; 5, Henry Lafrenz, Sparian seloon; southeast corner Market and Ninth, A.di Nola, pharmacist; 123, Paul Pitto, fruit ana _vegetables; 121, L. Brenneke, bakery; 127, Thomas Burke, coaiyard; 13314 Fred Giessler, barber: 137, T. L. Clancy grocer; 151, ‘Charles Brinkmann, poultry- store; ' 139, M. Dalmon, liquor - dealer; 148, 'M. David, icecream saloon; Howard and Ninth, W. Campbeil, ~ druggist; 164, 1. Astbiiry, fancy goods; northeast corner Ninth' and Howard, J. H. Hulsberg, grocer; 162, Anton Pfandler, bacon and hams; 156. McCoy & McCoy, grocers; 148, Pendleton & Harris, shoestore; 146, American Importing Tea Company; 89, H. Muller, shoemaker ; 132, J.D. Gresslar, cigar-siore; 128, A. Hillebtand, saloon; 126, G. Jonnson, coffee-suloon: 122, O'Connor Bros., grocers; 118, Ernest May, crea- mery; 116, Daly & Davidt, bakeries; 11215, Miss Nellie Burns, millinery; 112, B. M. Erickson, watchmaker; 110, J. F. Rensult, furnishing £o0ds; 108, Albert Kornethoelt, bakery; 106, . Hildebrandt, boots and shoes; 1041, P. Ehrhart, barber; Ninth and Mission, liams, chemist; 90, W. F. Harris & Co., grocers: 24, Jacob Noll,’ saloon; 82, Herman Lueders, piano-store; 84, Meners, fancy dry goods: southeast corner of Ninth and_ Jessie, Theodore Cornelius, _wines liquors} 149, H. Sanders & Co., furnishing goods: norihwest corner of Ninth and Mission, H. M. Meyer & Co., liquor store; 103, Wurst Ma- cherei, delicacles; 119, M.ss A. V. Doyle, hair- dresser; 76, F. & C. Lempp, millinery; 117, Ernest Neviaumont & C W. Stalter, stationery; 147, G. C. Nojert bukery; 101, Toner & Madiga, liquor dealers: 83, M. F. Ke.ly, conlyard 793, Eds Identi- cal Ovster Saloon; 79, L. LPhiliips, grocer; 35, Fred W. Kloiz, liguor store; 31, George Buz. zini, liquor mérchany; 27, McVicker & Brod- erick, grocers; 9, A. Brown, merchant tailor; 9, James S. Hurry, real-estate broker. and 0., groceries; 167. K. NEW TO-DAY. A MOST ACCEPTABLE THE QUEEN OF ALL MUSIC BOXES. XMAS PRESENT, PLAYING 1000 PIECES This is not 2 Reed-Instrument, but plays from a Steel Comb the most exquisite Music 1n a rich and clear tone. It is far superior to any that will get out of repairs. other Music Box ever made, as there is nothing 1t plays the most beautiful Music for Balls, Entertainments, for, Parlors, Dining Room and Nursery, it stands at the head of all Boxes. All the latest Music. Robin Hood, Rob Roy,” Sousas Marshes, Grand Operas and' Concert Waltzers, Etc. Etc. Not like other Boxes, but in a clear and entertaining tone, it is incased in a most THE SONG THAT WON HIS HEART Mrs. Laura Milen James' Musical Gem Filed in Court. Admitted as an Exhibit in the Contest Over a $30,600 Estate. Attorney Shadburne Has His Own Ideas About the Tears a Widow Should Shed. The contest over the $30,000 estate of the late Dr. Charles A. James has developed some unique features, including the filing of an eratic novel as one of the exhibits in the case. Yesterday Judge Coffey ad- mitted in evidence and had marked as an exhibitin the case the love song which, it is alleged, Mrs. Laura Milen James sang to the aged doctor just before his declara- tion of love and which led to the marriage by contract, under which she claims the entire estate as his widow and the mother of his child. -Dr. James was over 60and she was under 20, and he was quickly subdued by the charm of her voice and her skill as a pianist. In ten days after their first meet- ing he asked her to be his bride, ten days later they were married, and in less than a month he had departed, leaving bher a fortune sufficient to make her comfortable for the remainder of her life. There being some legal question as to the power of music to subdue the heart of an aged suitor, it was deemed best to offer in evidence the song that brought Dr. James to terms, and this course was taken. The song, which is entitled ‘‘Love’s Sor- row,”’ is by Harry Rowe Shelley, and is written both in English and German. Here is the first verse of the English version: The sun’s last ra7 is gone And dusky (wilizht steals upon me; The village lights are lit And all is stillness round me. The stars are waking, oue by one, Tograce the beauteous scene. 0 come to me, my lovt O come to me, my lovi My heart throbs for thee, for thee, and thee alone! O speed the lingeriug hours And hasten, sweet, Lhy coming: My soul in anzulsh yearns for thee; O come to me, my fove! If an analysis of the words and senti- ment does not suffice to convince the court that Dr. James would be likely to yield to passionate appeal it is quite with- in the range of possibilities thav a piano may be moved up to the new City Hall for the purpose of allowing the lady to give an illustration of her vocal powers in dit- ties of this character. This course may be regarded as all the more necessary because of the plan pur- sued by Generai W. H. H. Hart, attorney for Mrs. James, to show that she was not ersonally attractive, was not sought aiter y young men, that she was 1in poor cir- cumstances and did not have any good chance to get a husband anywhere near her own age. Attorney George D. Shadburne, repre- senting the kinfolks of Dr. James, con- fessed that he did not understand the drift of this kind of testimony, and Mr. Hart explained that he thought it neces- sary to prove that his client was in ill health; that she was partially deaf from the effects of catarrh; that she was small of stature and very light; that her father was not able to provide a comfortable home for her, and that she could not rea- sonably expect to make a choice of a hus- band among young men of about her own age as she might have expected if she had been personaliy more attractive, had been free from physical blemishes, and if her family bad been in good circumstances, financially speaking. Mr. Hart said that without a showing of this kind the court might consider 1t improbable that a girl under 20 should wed a man over 60 years of age, and he wished to justify the reasona- bleness of his client’s act in marrying the late Dr. James by contract. Attorney Shadburne began to express his condemnatioa of this method of prov- ing a case, but Judge Coffey said he would admit the testimony and hear argument in regard to it hereaiter. On cross-examination yesterday Mr. Shadburne took Mrs. James over the scenes about the deathbed of her late husband, intimating clearly that she did not comport herse!f at that time in & way to convey the idea that she considered herself the widow of the deceased. “Did you weep when Dr. James died?"” asked Mr. Shadburne. “Yes, sir,”’ replied the witness. "gnd,you shed tears over the corpse?” “No.” ‘W here did you go 1o weep?” *“To Mrs. Milen’s room.” “Did you weep copiously 2"’ 1 don’t understand.” “Did you shed tears freely,’”” explained the lawyer. -~?n. ves, I think s0,” was the witness’ rep “Did you embrace the corpse?”’ asked Mr. Shadburne, returning to the attack. I did not.” “Did you attend the funeral?” “Did you wear mourning?” “Did you show signs of great: rief?"’ and otuer questions of like character were propounded by Mr. Shad- burne, indicating his intention hereafier to submit testimony combatting the idea that Mrs. James acted as a widow wounld have acted if her husband had been lying dead before her. Mr. Shadburne has already clear'y stated his intention to prove that Mrs. James is interested in a conspiracy to obtain possession of Dr. James’ estate. BALDWIN GARNISHEED. William Enowles Had a Claim Against | the Hotel and Made Sure of It. Deputy Sheriff Biily Ackerson placed a garnishment on the receipts of the Bald- win Hotel last evening in the suit of William Knowles against the manage- ment. Thbe plaintiff bad the contract for making certain alterations in the hotel and claims a balance of $1700 as due and unpaid. Attorney Kowalsky, who represents the managers, said last evening that the suit was the result of a dispute over the value of the work performed and that the mat- ter would be settled up as soon as the plaintiff made his position plain. ———— Gifts of a Merchant, The employes of a larze pusiness house in this City have been made happy by a Christmas gift of an order for a fine hat on Groom & Hagan, hatters, 942 Market street, under tne Baldwin Hotel. An or- der for one of this firm’s elegant hats con- stitutes an acceptable present. - Relief for French Families. NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. e e e e e sSSP USSP S SRS SPECIALS —FOR THE— HOLIDAY S! LADIES’ INITIALED HEMSTITCHED HANDKER-~ CHIEFS, Pure Linen, $1, $1.50, $2 and $3 per Box. (6 IN A BOX). GENTS’ INITIALED HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, Pure Linen, $1.50, $2.25 and $3 per Box. (6 IN A BOX). N S S \ GENTS’ SILK INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS, 25¢, 53¢, Hle, 75 and $1 Each. LADIES’ FEATHER COLLARETTES AND SCARFS, 82, 83, $4.50, $6, $7.50, $9, $11, $12.50, $15, $18.50 Each. LADIES’ GLORIA AND SILK UN_!BRELLAS. $1, $1.50, $2, $3, $4 and $5 Each. LADIES’ FANCY EMBROIDER?[; APRONS, 25e, Hle, 7de, $1, $1.50 and $2 Each. LADIES’ BLACK MOREEN SKIR;'S, $1.75, $2, $2.50, $3.50 and $4.50 Each, NOTE.—Store Will Be Open During the Evenings Until Christmas. Our Customers should not fail to take early advan= tage of the EXTRAORDINARY VALUES we are offering in above goods. TELEPHONE GRANT 1l=4. 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, YES, LEAR WAS MAD. But This Time the Actor of the Part Had Reason for It. Old-time actors had their tricks on the stage as well as modern players, if we are to judge by the anecdotes told in that in- teresting new book of gossip and story, “Shakespeare’s Heroes on the Stage.” Says the author in his chapter on “Lear’: “During a season when Harry Mossop was both actor and manager the treasury was 5o low that ‘the ghost did not always walk.” A wily actor, playing Kent, sup- ported the afflicted Lear (Mossop) in his arms securely enough, to ail appearances beyond the iootlights, but, as he gradu- ally loosened his ho!d, he whispered in Mossop’s ear, ‘Give me your word, sir, that you will pay me my arrears to-night before I go home, or I'll let you drop on tne floor.” “‘Don’t talk to me now, you villain,” | hoarsely returned Mossop, alarmed at the | threat, but still more alarmed at the| prospect of having the scene ruined. ‘Go | on with the part; go on!’ i “No,” responded the determined Kent; ‘I’ll drop you sure if you don’t promise.’ *‘And poor Harry, caught in a trap, re- luctantly had to yield his word. “One actor that night could enjoy beef and ale for supper. He was paid in full.""— New York Telegram. —————— Looking-glasses were used by Anglo- Saxon women, slung to their girdles. The same custom obtained in the time of Eiizabeth and James I. They formed the center of many fans at that period and later. Before glass was invented horn was used and metal. The “Ideal” Coffee Pot. A Christmas Gift that will last and al- wavs be appreciated. Beautifully vickeled, simply consiructed. and gets the good all out of Coffee easier than any other. “Iieal” Blend Coffec. This 15 Coffee at its best. A most de- licious blend of true Mocha and Java. SELECTED WINES AND LIQUORS In cases of 2 bo tles Port, 2 Sherry, 1 Madeira, 1 Ancelica, 2 Zinfandel, 2 Reisling. and 1 each Ca'tfornis Brandy nn(’liu % Whiskey. Heduced from $6 70 1054 25. A Great Varlety of Holiday Goods, Delicacies, Candles, Tree Ornaments, Bonbons, Etc. RATHJEN BROS. 21 Stockton Street,}3258 Fillmore St., NEAR MARKET. Corner Lombard. Telephone Main 5522. | Telephone West 152, OPEN EVENINGS. Send or ask for our new Catalogue. NEW TO-DAY. 00,00 0000000 000000CC00CO0] OPEN EVENINGS. Holiday x L. A. Berteling Pres. H. Nordman, Vice-Pres. A W. Kirk, Sec. Jos. Nordman, Tress. BERTELING OPTICAL CO. 427 Kearny St., Near Califoraia. The firm of L. A. BERTELING, incorporated under the above style, have, preparatory to their removal, started a | GRAND REMOVAL SALE. ¥ ing to take sny of their Holiday Goods | 1o hele e qurters, which will be ready for Gifts Popular Prices. Most charming collection of Holiday Gifts to be found in San Francisco. Not only the most costly, but thousands of inex- pensive articles to suit | | ALy puise, | occupancy on or about February 1, 1597, they IVORY FIGURES. BRONZES. """3“;:;:‘ and Fleld Glasses, DRESDEN, MARBLE and Lorgnettes, Etc., to Actual DELFT and TERRA COTTA ® Jobber's Cost. LIMOGES STATUARY, | CHINA, 011, PAINTINGS, @ | CUT CRYSTAL, ETCHINGS, ! BOHEMIAN ENGRAVINGS, and LAMPS, BACCARAT FRENCH DESKS, GLASSWARE, CABINETS, 27 Kearny St., Near California. ORNAMENTS TABLES, OPEN EVENINGS, In Endless SEVRES, Variety, CARLSBAD and ***q“p*q‘****** FINE CLOCKS, CLOISONNE e LR Ete., Etc. VASES, Etc. - - : ; BRUSHES = =it hax brewers, bookbinders, candy.makers, canne {00000 OCC00000000C00000000000000000000000000D000000000000) D000 0.0000; than all the other where he died yesterda; o . lay 1t ¥ ' dyers, flourmills, foundries, -laundri E w y, and his assailant | beautiful Box in all kinds of Wood so as to match any Room, any Child can piay G el s, papem:. e is now under trial at Mare Island on a | The Disk is from metal and everlasting. _Prices in reach of all Boxes from $8.00 to $100.00, | The ladies of the French Benevolent Society, . . GUM 9 O e s tannar el e orien scabie for four months with uterine _troubles—can now be around on my feet without any trouble whatever ; be-, fore taking ‘ Favorite 7 Prescription’ T could hardly get around at all. 1 hope this state- ment will benefit others.” charge of manslaughter. The French bark Reine Blanche will have to discharge and go on the drydock before she can load for Europe. When the men ;began to work in her lower hold they fonnd water up to their knees. The pumps haa to be started and it was several hours before the water was reduced. Two other vessels of the same line have come Come in and hear it olay. — Write for Cataloge. SHERMAN, CLAY & CO.. Pacific Agents, Cor, Rearny & Sutter Stsly San Francisco, Cal, who are preparing for the annua! hcliday dis- tribution of gif.s, food und clothing to T French families, desire to extend their cha ties. In order (o do this they take the liberty of soliciting from the charitably inclined gifis of any nature ior the occasion. 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