The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 29, 1897, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, VEDNESD\AY, DECEMBER 29, 1897 N SOUABBLE (N GOTHAM MCIETY Furor Caused by the Abdication of Mrs. Astor. Rival Suceessors WhoCut the Four Hundred to Seventy-Five. Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Paget Not the Only Leaders in the Circle. OPPOSITION IS RAMPANT. Californians in the Metropolis of the Nation Who Atiract the Atten- tion of the Public. Special Di NEW YOR has been glven, expected break —The first ball th it the long- n the ranks of the 400 public matter. Mrs. decided to abdicate as ew York's highest cir- ignated the two women she has as her successors by assigning to them the po: ball s of honor at the as- given last week at the e women are young matrons ve had hut one or two seasons They are hand- wealthy. Both are of the Whitney family. One | rson, possessing all | ld virtues of the Van- 1 a personal magnetism which is entirel. er own. She is small of stature; her hair is of a sunny brown; her mann s winsome. The other n dig Mrs. Almeric Paget, a Whit- She is tall, graceful, cedence she would have ¢ antle on the shoulders of Henry Sloane and Mrs. Ogden sut she decided otherwise, and The | esult is a s in society. given to the Whitney is resented by the older set, and andard of revolt has been raised. mation that th has but sevent That was the cha now the war will begin. sense the fight is the old one— | supremacy by the Van- | unyielding resistance of | the rebels is| inner circle i society reporters are hastening take sides, while the city and Sun=| | ive. | man mentioned, came in late, (]E‘rlflx‘lng‘ | but on the ev ay tors are rejoicing at the pros- pect of giving their democratic readers | lumns of stuff in which the foibles tocracy will be duly exploited. | 400"—an amusing invention of a | dbare exp < an opportune discovery. sensible people smile. ia is not to have the mo- | 1l gatherings. The ball | New Delmonico will have It is a beautiful room, , less gaudy and less than the larger hall of the big king of Delmonico’s, nothing has happened which so forcibly il- | > evolution in the public life | ciety, as the uptown | famous old restaurant. | of location revealed the ustoms, which is European- | » of the old place on| with its deserted ta- | inds and genuine | pathetic one. The new | the completeners the purity and| ations, its atmos- ent—a combination of it the antithesis of the But it is a European estab- | in which there is joined the rance and the good E The windows are the carpets are thick, the light ft, everyone speaks in whispers. 3 old Del's a pla without its parallel in the worid, i ture of cosmopolitanism It had a clientele only tolerated as a irded in th, me light s view v to the and chophouses which ogue for the time being. It xation from the formali- existence. Hungarian y.czardas, rounds of li- ard with the serving of the black cof- fee, good manners are temporarily dis- i with. vas not so at the old Del's. There was jollity, animated conversation, popping of corks, but it was all de- ous. Tobacco was prohibited, there no lounging at the tables, and the rose from the tables as immacu- irtorially as they were mentally. sexes met there unecer conditions which in Europe would convey a re- proach, but the American notion of re- spect for woman found there a tri- umphant illustration. Strangers from the country always wisited Del's. for the doors were wide open and it was amusing to see men and women bred on tea and cold Sun- day dinners pping chateau wines and toying with the dishes of a gour- met’s invention. At the new Del’s their any is not desired. Herman Oelrichs, who by the by s with her sister, Miss Fair, in figurs the announced list of “seventy-five,” is improving rapidly, and all danger of a permanent injury to her vision has passed. artificial ice skating rinks have 1 their doors. The fashionables eat patrons of this form of sport. hold their carnivals privately A few years ago they were more ocratic and simply gathered on en nights. But this scheme was doned after an amusing incident ich Mrs. John Jacob Astor and a young man figured. Mrs. Astor, w™ is a skillful and graceful skater, was gliding over the smooth surface of the rink. The young man was charmed by her beguty and accosted her with enthusiasm. “Say. you're a peach! Let's have a turn.” The evi- dent sincerity of the fellow’s admira- tion was an excuse that sufficed, but young Mrs. Astor suggested to her friends the desirability of more pri- vac fr] | an old | Franklin Fyles, the dramatic critic of | fair has become one of national Ahb\her California girl is to make ! semester. 2 , ‘ her debut as an actress. She is Miss Electa Page, a niece of the late Sen- ator Leland Stanford. The young wo- man is to appear at Hoyt's Theater on January 17. She is a pupil of Mrs. Ade- line Stanhope-Wheatcraft. The latter is now a successful teacher here. She has a soft spot in her héart for San Francisco in memory of the days when she was leading lady at the old Califor- nia Theater. Miss Anne Lawrence Gregory, a sis- ter of M Grace Gregory, is making her way here as a painter. She is a talented girl, entl siastic and progress- At her studio recently she exhibit- ed several portraits. Among them was one of Mrs. Pennoyer of Oakland, ex- cellent in its color and texture. Loan exhibitions at the clubs are es- tablished features of the art season. At the Union League and Lotos there are monthly displays. Both clubs have adopted the plan of giving to these shows a concrete interest of some one kind or another—historical, retrospec- tive, national, chronological, illustra- tive of a school or a period, etc. These exhibitions are always successful, as they draw from both private collec- tions and dealers’ stocks. The De- cember displays have just been held. Old masters graced the walls of the Union League gallery. Among them was Rembrandt’s “Standard Bearer,” a picture which is famous among its tellows. It cnce belonged to Sir Joshua Reynolds, and whenever catalogued is designated as “the Sir Joshua Rem- brandt.” The single figure on the canvas is that of an old soldier. The figure is solid and firmly constructed. The face is rugged, the expression is calm and determined. The grizzled Vveteran has lost the dash of youth, but a sleeping lion lurks in his kindly S. The canvas is owned by George Gould who is said to have paid $60,000 for it. It is to adorn his new Lakewood, N. J. residence, but in art circles it is whi pered that eventually it will find its X'aty to the Metropolitan Museum of rt. . At the Lotos people have been feast- ing their eyes with patriotic satisfac- tion on a collection of paintingsby Am- erican figure painters. Talking of the Lotos brings up Julian Rix, who has not forgotten his old studio on the corner of Montgomery and Jackson Streets. He has prospered here and his art has grown. His landscapes, bits of brushed poetry; forests, brooks and moors, sell well. He has not lost his love for gray skies and dim lights, and some of the best things he paints | are in that line. RIX is active in the | social activity of the Lotos. Herman RBrandt, the violinist, who resided for so many years in Califor- nia, is hack here and very busy. As he is a taix fted and experienced musi- cian, he is in demand for orchestral work, and is to be seen among the L ,“;]\-ionns at all the concerts which | conducts. At the last Philhar- | monic he sat almost side by side with | Louis Schmidt, who is also a San Franciscan. This coincidence recalled an amusing story to an old Califor- nian. It was at the Bohemian Club. Preparations were being made for a musical jinks. An orchestra was form- ed. There were four violinists in the | club, and of course there was profes sional rivalry between them. But the all agreed to pl A rehearsal was called. Henry Heyman appeared first and took the “‘concert meister’s” chair. | Louis Schmidt Sr., father of the young | that his case nec % with a violin under one arm, a viola under the other, and announcing that he had a ’cello at home expressed hi willingness to play on any old thing that had strings. The fourth man, who was Jacob Rosewald, did not show up, of the jinks he | calmly took his place with the oth and ‘‘vamped” the programme. The club member who had boasted of his success in bringing the four men, to- er never heard the last of this a rehearsal was un- Herman Brandt strolled in | There were two novelties at the thea- ters last week. The manner in which they were received by the critics was decidedly curious. At Wallack’s Thea- ter “A Ward of France” was presented. It is a tale of Louisiana at the time of | its cession to the United States. It is shioned melodrama, built and | -Joped on the plan of the romantic fifty years ago. The authors are pl the Sun, and Eugene Prebrey, a prom- inent stage manager. These men, one a censor, accustomed to sit in judg- | ment on the plays of the day; the other | an executive skilled in the mechanics | of the stage, both men of experience | in gaugifig the taste of the public, have deliberately ignored the jessons they have learned and helped to teach. | Hence a failure. The spirit of frater- | nity which prevails in the guild of | critics alone saved the play from abso- lute condemnation. The new comic opera of Smith and De Koven, “The Highwayman,” has made a hit at the Broadway Theater. It has a pretty story, an atmosphere of romance, picturesque scenery and | an admirable interpretation. Here again a personal consideration affected | the newspaper criticisms. In three papers there was not a word said about the music. May Buckley, the actress, is quite ill. She has had a fatiguing autumn, | with extensive traveling, but she has | had the extraordinary distinction of | being applauded in San Francisco, New | York, London and again in New York, all within the limits of a few weeks. The legal fraternity of the Coast is being well advertised in the papers | anent the appointment of Joseph Mc- Kenna to the Supreme Bench. The af- in- terest. MANY STUDENTS T0LD 10 LEAVE Forty - One Names Dropped From the Roll at Stanford University. Immorality or Vulgarity the Charge Preferred in a Number of Cases. Spectal Dispatch to The Call STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Dec. 28.—The faculty committee on doubtful cases met this morning and dropped the names of forty-one students from the college roll. Inferiority in uni- versity work was the cause of most of the dismissals. A goodly number, how- ever, had charges of immorality or vulgarity against their names, and | had been turned over to the “flunkers” committee by the committee in charge of student morals at the first of this month, when the latter committee “wafted” four students for a too hilarious celebration of the Thanks- giving football victory. The two committees work together. A too flagrant violation of college regulations as regards student con- duct is summarily handled by the committee on student morals. Other students who have charges brought against them for improper behavior are referred to the committee on doubtful cases, which finishes their career as soon as their work is re- ported to be poor. Dissipation and good college standing are thought by the faculty to be incompatible. The number of those turned without the college doors this year far exceeds the suspensions made in any previous THAT BULLETIN NOT RECALLED But in Future Fruits of California Will Be Duly Listed. Secretary Wilson Explains the Recent Agricultural Controversy. The Whols Discussion Will No Doubt Benefit the Pacific Coast. Bpectal Dispatch to The Call. Call Office, Riggs House, ‘Washington, Dec. 28. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said this afternoon to The Call correspond- ent that the celebrated catalogue of fruits known as Bulletin 6 of the de- partment had not been recalled by him. “It could not be recalled,” hesaid, “for it has been distributed throughout the country. I can say, however, that there will be no more copies printed of that bulletin. We shall publish a re- vised one as soon as its preparation is completed. The new issue will contain the lists of fruits of California and other Western States, the omission of which caused so much complaint. It should be understood that this bulletin was not the official work of the de- partment at all, but was compiled by the American Pomological Society and printed by this department for infor- mation. In other words, while we authorized its publication we did not formally approve it and are not respon- sible for it. “l think, however,” continued the Secretary, “that the agitation has done good: Undoubtedly, the Western State agents of the Pomological Society will be more thorough in their future re- ports.” Pomologist G. B. Brackett of the de- partment was asked by The Call cor- respondent if any agent of the society had been supplanted in the Western States most interested. He referred the questioner to Assistant Pomoi- ogist W. A. Taylor, who is also secre- tary of the American Pomological So- ciety The latter said that the only change was caused by the appointment of Professor Wickson of Los Angeles, professor of horticulture in the State University of California, and agent of the society. The secretary has re- ceived some telegrams complimentary to Professor Wickson. Pomologist Brackett also contends that the con- troversy has been productive of good, and says the future catalogues are cer- tain to be more complete. “We could have added many known varieties of fruits if the report had been officlal with us,” he continued. “I have no doubt that the discussion in the papers will awaken interest in California in the whole subject of hor- ticulture and pomology PUBLISHERS ARE TET ALARMED Aroused by Loud’s Bill Amend the Postal Laws. to As There Isa Prospect of the Measure Being Passed a New Fight Will Be Made. Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, Dec. 28.—The stated in- tention of Congressman E. F. Loud to press his bill to amend the postal laws relating to second-class mail matter has led to a renewal of the agitation which the measure has before stirred up among the publishers in this city. Mr. Loud’s bill admits as mail matter of the second class “all newspapers and periodical publications which are issued at stated Intervals and as fre- quently as four times a year,” but pro- poses to prohibit the admission to this class of books or reprints of books and to abolish the sample copy privilege. At a meeting of publishers held to- day at the office of the American Newspaper Company it was declared by the speakers that the bill would be more far-reaching in its effects than its provisions would seem to imply. Orville J. Victor, chairman of a com- mittee selected by the publishers last year to work against the bill, explaired to the meeting his efforts in Washing- ton, but, despite the protests which had been made, he pointed out that Mr. Loud had refused to recede from his position; that the bill had been re- stored to the calendar and would be reached immediately after the appro- priations had been passed. T. Alfred Vernon, John Elderkin and others made brief addresses in opposition to the Loud bill. A committee to carry on the work of opposing the measure was appointed, consisting of F. L. Neely, chairman; T. Alfred Vernon, treasurer; Ormond Smith, J. S. Ogilvie and Charles E. Ellis. i g SNOWBOUND NEAR THE SUMMIT OF THE CASCADES. Madame Scalchi and Her Concert Company Fail to Keep an Engagement at 5 Spokane. SPOKANE, Dec. 28.—Mme. Scalchi and her concert company left Seattle by the Great Northern Railway for Spokane on Sunday afternoon, and should have arrived here yesterday morning at 7 o'clock to appear at the Auditorium; but away up near the summit of the picturesque Cascade Mountains, portions of the scenery carried along by snow desired to oc- cupy the switchback, and the train had to wait until it had been removed. The snow slides and washouts not only kept the train back but destroyed telegraph lines, and a frantic manager here sought vainly to learn what was wrong. Early this evening the helated train arrived and the singers were hurried to the Auditorium. It had taken a force of 150 men and a number of plows to clear the track. Scalchi de- clared it was a delightful experience, shut in by walls of snow in the moun- tains. The car was well heated and there was no suffering for food Guinness and Redmond Coming. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 28.—The White Star Line steamer Teutonic, which sails for New York to-morrow, . will take among her passengers Rupert Guinness, the well-known oarsman, and John E. Redmond, the Parnellite leader. MADE PORT [N DISTRESS The Llewellyn J. Morse Put In With Her Pumps Choked. She Is Leaking Considerably and Will Have to Go on the Drydock. Another Storm-Beaten Ship Arrives After a Long Passage From Dundes. Another victim of the southeaster that wrecked the steamer Cleveland and did so much damage on the Oregon coast has arrived in this port. ‘The American ship Lilewellyn J. Morse, bound from San Diego for Nanaimo, B. C.,, in ballast, had to put in here in distress. During the run south she sprang a leak and was buffeted about until the crew thought she would never reach port. After discharging at San Diego she was calked and over- hauled as well as the circumstances would permit. Sand bdllast was taken aboard and a start for Puget Sound made. When a few days out it was found that the ship was again making water. The sand soon got into the pumps and choked them, so, finding that the vessel could not be kept clear of water, the captain determined to run for San Francisco. For three days the Morse was off the Farallons, and it was not until yesterday morning that the tug Vigilant picked her up and brought her to an anchorage in the bay. The ship will be placed upon the drydock for a thorough overhauing, and will then proceed to the sound for coal. The British ship Crompton arrived from Dundee yesterday, after a long passage of 199 days. She was caught in a terrific gale off the River Platte and suffered considerably. The three lower topsails were blown away, the starboard gig smashed to pieces, the starboard bulwarks were carried away and Seaman Morris fell from the crossjack yard and was drowned. Rough weather was experienced off the Horn, but from that to port it was plain sailing. The new gasoline launch America is | to have her trial to-day. All the little minor defects that were found in her have been rectified and the launch is now the -finest pleasure boat of her kind on the bay. The machinery put in by the Union Gas Engine Company is able to drive the launch at better than twelve knots an hour, as during a preliminary run Meiggs wharf she logged two knots in ten minutes and five seconds with the engines only three-quarters open. trouble with the hull was caused by an unused nailhole. It had been puttied when the nails were being covered, and the cause of the leak was not discov- ered until the launch was placed on the ways. Dr. Buckley, owner of the Satellite, took the America twealve miles outside the heads a couple of days ago, and he says she is a splendid seaboat and that the engines work like clockwork. R. P. Engelbrecht, the builder of the boat, says she is now in first-class order and will make at least fourteen knots an hour on her trial trip. McNear's launch, the Port Costa, will be ready for her trial in a short time, | and then there is to be a trial of speed between her and the America. Both engines were built by the Union Gas Engine Company, but McNear's boat was built by George Kneass, and at least a dozen wagers have been made | on the result of the race. The Augusta, owned by Senator Moffit of Oakland, has also had a 50-horsepower engine put in, and it is said that she is faster than either of the above boats, so the race may be turned into a three-cor- nered one. The schooner Report arrived from Coos Bay yesterday on her maiden trip, with a cargo of lumber. She is a very handsome craft, and is a welcome ad- dition to the coasting fleet. Otto M. Ekberg was treated at the Harbor Receiving Hospital yesterday for opium poisoning. He took the drug in a saloon at 210 Grant avenue, and, in a letter addressed to Miss Minnie, box 151, Benicia, Cal., he said he in- tended to commit suicide. He was pumped out by Drs. Hill and Zabala. and in an hour’s time was as well as ever. Officers Connor and Foley found a man in an unconscious condition near 215 Broadway yesterday, and took him to the Harbor Receiving Hospital. Mrs. Morando of 1619 Dupont street identified him as M. Torre, ner Lrother, but could not account for his condition. Drs. Hill and Zabala found him to be suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull, which they think he prob- ably received from a fall while drunk. Torre died shortly after he was ad- mitted to the hospital, and tbe police are now investigating into tne cause of his death. The representatives of the California Sanitary Reduction and Fertilizing Works were before the Harbor Com- missioners again yesterday. They want permission to dump the garbage into scows at the Powell-street wharf, but Commissioner Harney would have nothing to do with the scheme until the matter was first passed upon by the Board of Health. The matter will come up again to-morrow, when Colonel Chadbourne is present. On the motion of President Colnon it was decided to extend the Clay and Mission street sewers out to the ends of the wharves. This will be a boon to the thousands of Stockton, Vallejo and Sacramento people who use these wharves daily. All the small houses opposite the Receiving Hospital are to be removed. They have been hitherto used by Eschen and Miner, the ballast men, the masters of the tugs Annie and Transit and a cripple who keeps a cigar-stand. All these have been notified to vacate their premises by February 1, as the places are to be ‘torn down. The German ship Bertha has on board one of the largest and most val- uable cargoes of wheat that have left this port in some time. She will take away 4907 tons, valued at $170,000. The sloop-of-war Marion is to be berthed at Howard 3 wharf when she comes down from Mare Island. The Naval Battalion will then give up its lease of its armory and will move bag and bagsage to the warship. Since it was definitely settled that the Marion was to remain here the battalion has gone ahead with leaps and bounds and new members are joining daily. ASTORIA, Dec. 28.—The Spreckels tug Fearless, the finest tug in San Francisco Bay or, perhaps, on the coast, will leave San Francisco to- morrow morning for Astoria to relieve their tug Relief, which will be sent down to the Bay City for repairs to her cylinder: Ta Cure a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinin: Tablets. Al druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. The bas L. B. each tablet, 25c. genulne Q. on from Sausalito to | The | Sound again. run into San Francisco. THE LLEWELLYN J. MORSE, Bound from San Dlego for Nanaimo, B. C., had to put in here yesterday in distress. southeaster and reached port with difficuity. She sprang a leak in the recent She was partially repaired at San Diego and siarted for the When a few days out she sprang a leak again and the pumps becoming choked she had to SANTA CLAUS A General Winding Up of the Christmas Festivities. Many Sunday Schools Have Their Annual Exer- cises. Hundreds of Little Ones See Their Patron Saint and Go Home Happy. BIDS ADIET Butler, Miss Christmas with its joys and festivi- | | ties, its pleasant gatherings and bright recollections is now about over. Last Friday evening the celebrations in the | churches were opened for the ushering in of the great festival of the Christian year, and each evening since some church in the city has been opened for a Christmas service. Last evening | saw the closing scenes in most of them, however, as that great event -which is looked forward to from one vear’'s end to the other with happy ex- pectation by the little ones—the an- nual Christmas-tree festival—was held in many churches. FESTIVAL AT ST. PETER’S ]\ The Sunday-school of St. Peter's | Episcopal Church held their annual Christmas festival at the church last | night. The first part of the evening | was spent in listening w0 a select pro- | gramme of music and recitations, after | which came the distribution of candy and gifts. No end of fun was created by the presentation to the grown-up children of the school, of baby toys, tin horns, etc. ST. STEPHEN’S FESTIVAL The Sunday-school of St. Steven's Episcopal Church held its Christmas festival at National Guard Hall last evening. The programme consisted of a soprano solo by Miss Ellen M. Marks; contralto solo, Miss Patton; recitation, Miss Emily Disbrow. This was fol- lowed by a farce entitled “Mr. X with the following cast of characters: Mr. Henn, Earl de Verene Xavier; Gardner de Verene; Tick, Joseph Sykes; Jessie, Miss F. de Curtoni; Mathilda, Miss Evelyn Walsh; Melly, Miss Ella McDermots. After the play candy and presents were distributed and dancing was indulged in. CANTATA AT SIMPSON M. E. The children of Simpson Memorial's held their Sunday-school annual Christmas festival last night in the lecture-room of the church. The pro- gramme consisted of exercises by the primary department, followed by se- lections on the graphophone by J. W. Elsworth. The children then gave a pretty little cantata entitled “Santa Claus Expected.” Over a hundred chil- dren participated. One of the hits of the performance was made by the brownie band, whose quaint little do- ings delighted the large audience. Mr. McBane appeared as Santd. The can- tata was given under the direction of Mrs. J. W. Golden. At the close of the programme the happy youngsters were presented with candy and pretty little calendars. A feature of the programme was the full-sized brig-rigged vessel made by E. A. Kilpatrick, one of the prominent members of the church. “NATIVITY” AT ST. PAUL’S A grand scenic production of the “Nativity” was given last evening at St. Paul's Hall by the children of St. Paul's Catholic Church with the fol- lowing cast of characters: Blessed Virgin, Miss Mary Flanaga Angel Gabriel, Miss Mary Sullivan; St. Elizabeth, Miss Mary Whitesiae; Herod, D. A. Ryan; High Priest, William Gillog- ley; First King, P. J. McCormick; Second King, Charles J. Reilly; Third King, Rob- ert g(epston; St. Joseph, James Murphy; attendant, Joseph Raymond; captain of the guard, Captain J. H. Reilly; evangel- ist, Joseph A. Watts. Shepherds: First, John Breen: second, Robert Chessman: third, Frank Maguire; fourth, Howard Gillogley; fifth, Herman Broyer; sixth, A. O'Farrell; carol shepherd, H. Dinan. Principal Angels—Miss K. Collum, Miss T. Lennon, Miss M. E. Meagher, Miss G. Hayward, Miss K. Ney, Miss M. Watts, Patriarchs — Professor _S. J. Sandy, Charles Willey, W. J. Glll;)igley. James Kane, H. Gillogley, George Hayward, H. Dinan, T. Rattigan, W. Maher, M. W. Farrell, T. Branson, J. Byrnes, Charles J._Reilley, J. Murphy, William Buckley. Daughters of Israel—Miss G. Meyers, Nolan, Miss E. Wale: Al Clifford, Morning Choral”; recitation and tab- Miss J. Collum, u recitation, Maud McWilliams; Laporte, Miss rry ' Spring: violin solo, by 1, Hazel Gordon; ; songs by . McDonnell | (Intermi .~ Montgomery M. Bla Kane and Joseph Wat 15453 an: Mi. A. F. Quinn; stage directors, James | YMOUTH CONGR EGATION ta Claus, ion of gifts. | SANTA WAS THERE. At Grace M. E. Church the Christ« mas exercis es began yesterday after- noon, when about 150 children of the The following programme was ren- | primary department enjoyed a pleas- dered last evening at Plymouth Con- | ant entertainment, consisting mainly gregational Church by the Sunday- [ of the old but ever mew Christmas school: carols, and songs and recitations by Song by the school and their friends, [ some of their own number. An ad- No. 172 Select Songs; son i hool | dress was made by Superintendent #hd their_friends Annie Keurkauf, and a sure enough welcome speech, : reci- | G onta Claus made an hour pass rap- ation, Stanley Himelot; re and | gt - song, “Guiding Star,” Geraldine Strick- timely witticisms and the land; recitation, E Moldrup; chorus of gifts. Owing to the fact that we were 90 days late in opening our store we make A MERGILESS SLAUGHTER o HIGH-GRADE Men's and Boys Clothing and Hats! OurCounters and Shelves are loaded with our Elegantand New Stock—more It is a case of MUST—MOVE them, SELL them, RAISE To move the'm quickly we SLAUGHTER prices. WE PARALYZE COMPETITION WITH THIS GREAT MONEY-RAISING SALE! Suits and Overcoats from $15 to $35 reduced to figures never before seen in the Clothing business. THE GREATEST SACRIFICE SALE in the History of San Francisco! than we ought to have. money!!! MEN'S DRESS SUITS. Blue, Black, Brown and Gray Cassimeres and Cheviots, Stylish Single and Double Breasted Sacks,regularly $11.50 and $10. OVERCOATS— Blue and Black Kerseys, half-silk lined, dressy, swell garments. Regular value $12.50. AS GOOD AS GIVEN AWAY at 96,65 MEN'S SUITS. Black Clay Worsted, in single and double breast- ed Sack, Cutaway and Frock Suits, in stylish brown and grays, in Che- viots and Tweeds. Regu- larly $16.50 and $15. AS GOOD AS GIVEN [ | SRR 89,65 See our 12 huge windows and the AWFUL SLAUGHTER PRICES will prove what bargains we offer. GREAT UNLOADING SALE! FOR MONEY-NOT PROFITS! Tweeds and Cheviots, latest shades of brown, tan and gray. two pieces—very choice patterns. $4 and $3.50. AS GIVEN AWAY at........ All-Wool—Stripes, fancy checksand latest patterns, Formerly $3.50 and $3. NOW cut t : $5 and $4.50. cut to.. We won’t hesitate ! CHILDREN'S SUITS. 31,95 MEN'S PARTS, 81,95 All-Wool— Formerly $5, AS GOOD =845