The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 20, 1898, Page 16

16 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1898. TWO JURIES ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION. FIERCE WILL Becker-Creegan Case. Prosecution Is Suspi- cious of That Disa- greement. A suspicion that the jury in the Becker- | Creegan forgery case was tampered with | has taken firm root in the minds of mci lawyers and detectives who conducted the | prosecution against the forgers. Many | circumstances in connection with the ac- tion of the three jurors who voted for| acquittal are considered sufficiently strange by Chief of Police Lees and De- | tective Pinkerton to warrant a l)lONLIgh; investigation. The police probe is now being used to if possible, why Jurors David | discover Brooks, Edwin Lang and E. H. Seaman | refused -to discuss the evi-| the defenda and held | ne jurors out for forty-eight forced a di of the at a loss to understand the of the three who held out for ially latter ab- acquittal, esy olutely refused to deba s in the jury| to Detective | Department. | after being Wallace, aman immed: the other members red consultation : room. They were a to participate in a review of presented, but flatly re- | field’s court and was disqualified because he admitted a close friendship for Peter | F. Dunne, who was the railrogd attorney, and said Mr. Dunne formerly boarded a horse at his stable. When examined as to his qualification to sit on the Becker- Creegan jury this particular talesman said he had only a speaking acquaintance with Mr. Dunne. ; Another circumstance which is regard- ed as peculiar by the prosecuting officer was the presence at every session during the trial of the forger of an employe ot the railroad com: who is very fa- miliar with the drawing of jurors. ~This man'’s constant presence in the court- room and the fact that he was frequently n with members of the jury prompted ef Lees to ask him if he was inter- sted in the case. He replied that he was not, but that Pete Dunne was a Very *m friend of his and he hoped to see him win the The individual re- ferred to always sat as close to the jury box as he could get and seemed to be more interested in the twelve men there- in than he was in the testimony of wit- nesses. Soon after the trial was well under way, when too late to make the necessary ob- jections, the Police Department received number of anonymous letters warning | the prosecutors of Becker and Creegan | that a_conviction could not be secured. Several letters contained direct warnings against one juror. In view of these warn- ings the prosecition was not surprised when a disagreement was announced. Chief of Police Lees refused to discuss the suspicious incidents referred to be- cause he is a witness in the case and would be guilty of contempt. Detective Willlam Pinkerton was less reticent. He said e were warned that the jury. in the Becker-Creegan trial was sufe to disa- gree and consequently were not a bit sur- prised at the result. The warnings were considered trustworthy but were received too late to be of any value to the prose- cution. Then, too, we were £o positive hat our case was perfect that we felt stified in going ahead, feeling that no man would have the ty to vote for the acquittal of the forgers after the evi- dence was all in. “The evidence presented at the first trial much more direct and conclusive n the first trial, when a conviction | t neither the | ation nor the desire to | ‘men are | dangerous and ful fo hould be behind the bars, where annot prey upon society. notoriousl fused. hey informed their fellow-jurors that they had made up their minds to vote to acquit defendants and would | recede from that determination if the | ed until doomsda g to bring about an | some sort, took the jury | into court twice for additional inst tions from the Judge. In both Instances | his efforts were ridiculed by the thres ob- | n the | y.. A incident is found 1 ember on the jury. 4 e was drawn as a tales- 1d case in Judge Dainger- ADVERTISZEMENTS. 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Cuticura Resolvent is pharmaceutically and scientifically perfect. It is prepared on g scale that ensures the greatest value for the least expenditure. It is preserved, when completed, in block tin lined tanks for a long period, acquiring stability and that round, rich, appetizing flavor that comes only from age. While according to other alteratives and blood purifiers all the praise they deserve, mone approach Cuticura Resolvent in the possession of all the virtues essential to the expulsion of humors whether external or internal, and the promotion of health, strength and longevity. It is, therefore, economy to take Cuticura Resolvent on every occa- sion possible, while using Cuticura (oint- ment), and Cuticura Soap externally, as the readiest means of insuring a speedy, ermanent and economical cure and real- “ing that greatest of human blessing, * | me that something wa | sensational developments | within Sut to resume about the unsatisfactory termination o trial in Judge Wallacels co jury. The the recent | t convinced Acting In conjunction with the dei of San Francisco 1 began an tigation, one of the nine jurors who voted to convict the defendanis has been inter- viewed. They have told us of the peculfar demeanor of the three Jurors who heid out for an acquittal. As soon as the door closed upon the jury the three men re- tired to & corner of the room and, after a brief consultation, in which none of the others participated, they announced their position and unaiterable intention to vote for the discharge of the accused forgers. Then and afterward they abso- lutely refused to discuss the case on its merits and laughed at their confreres who sought to convince them that the evidence istified a verdict of guilty. Ample opportunity, afforded for the corruption of the jury by the frequent and long adjournments. ~Court would re- cess from Friday until Monday, and elec- tion wi vkl an adjournment lasting six vas had. wish you to state that I do not think for an instant that Messrs. Dunne and McPike, the defendants’ attorneys, n any way involved In tue suspicions which attach to certain members of the ury. Both are reputable gentle 2 1 Know they would not, under any cumstance, countenance a. crime. certain that these gentlemen knew noth- ng of any attempt to fix the jury, if it was fixed. “We cannot charge any one with em- bracery, but many circumstances con- nected with the case justify us in saying that some strange influence seems to have been at work to_defeat justice. “Becker and Creegan will not be al-| lowed to escape. We are ready to proceed | with another trial. The witnesses from Philadelphia re brought here to testify will remain, and an immediate retrial will be insisted 'upon by the presecution. “Regarding the man who is suspected of tampering with the jury I cannot say any- thing at this time; but if the leads we are working on_develop, and we expect they will, something is iiable to drop on an individual who will have a pretty hard time clearing himself. This person is employed by a laree corporation which | has a great m j cases on_trial at | all_ times, and h “You may say with sa New York and W who that some _ dre sure to | come before this matter is dropped.” e e Doctors’ Daughters’ Ambulance. The ambulance which was presented to the city by the Doctors’ Daughters for the use of the Receiving Hospital was yes- terday turned over to the control of the | Police Department. Chief Lees has con- tended that the ambulance should be un- | der the control of his department and | Supervisors Delaney and Haskins have at last agreed with him, hence the new order of things. —_—————————— Charged With Arson. Henry Beacon and Mary Shields, charg- ed with arson, it being alleged that on September 25 they set fire to a house at 201 Virginia place, pleaded not guilty be- fore Judge Cook yesterday. A continuance of a week was granted the defendants which to meditate and reach a decision as to whether they will stand trial or change their plea to guilty and throw themselves on the mercy of the court. ————— An Official City Map. The officers of the Merchants’ Associa- tion have sent a letter to its members no- tifying them that to-morrow the Supervis- ors will consider the adoption of the map of the city prepared by City Surveyor Til- ton, and adding: “If you know of any errors or defects still existing in said map, or any objection thereto, please send a protest at once direct to the honorable Board of Supervisors, so that the same may be remedied before the map is finally adopted.” ¥ _——————— Bringing in Vagrants. Policeman W. J. Smith made a record for himself Friday night that is almost without precedent. In about two hours he made sixteen arrests on his beat, most of the prisoners being vagrants who have come to the city for the winter. His beat is on Jessle and Stevenson streets and most of the arrests were made on Annie street in rear of the Palace Hotel. —_———————— Insulted a Woman. D. H. Van Buskirk and M. T. Schu- macher, members of Battery Third United States Artillery, were yesterday convicted by Judge Mogan of using vul- gar language toward Mrs. Lena Silver, a solicitor for a photograph gallery, while at the Presidio. They were ordered to appear for sentence to-moOITOW. —_————————— A Conductor’s Mishap. Ww. H. Royal, a conductor on the Mc- Allister-street cars, fell off his car as it turned sharply into Market street yes- terday morning. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where it was found that his right ankle was broken. —_—————————— Wants Damages for a Broken Leg. ‘Alphonse Soulages has sued Lenormand Brothers to recover $10,000 damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff alleges that through the negligence of the defendants he received & fall In their place of busi- ness, 735 Howard street, that resulted in ‘the fracture of mis left leg. ————————— To Foreclose a Mortgage. The Hibernia Savings and Loan Soclety filed sult yesterday against Leon H. Coch- ran and Louis Metzger to foreclose a mortgage of $3000 on property situated on the northerly line of Point Lobos avenue, 57 feet east of Fifth avenue. Alameda Boys Victorious. | Loose-Azhderian extortion case the let- Nevills-Williams Case. Talk of Crookedness ‘Leads to Words and Blows. A jury scandal is promised in the Nev- ills-Williams-Azhderian case now on trial before Judge Carroll Cook. Detective Curtin and the attorneys for the aged millionaire believe an attempt is being made to fix the jury and acquit the al- leged extortionists. If this succeeds, the prosecution is firmly convinced that an effort to mulct Captain Nevills of several thousand dollars will surely follow. Detective Curtin, who is in the employ of Nevills, is keeping a vigilant watch on several suspicious persons who are con- stant attendants at the trial in question. He declares that ten to fifteen notorious jury bribers are present at every session of the court, and further alleges that members of the jury have been talking with these parties. This, however, is not sufficient ground to make an accusation in court that embracery is being attempt- ed, but suspicions are aroused and close tab will be kept to uncover any criminal- ity. Yesterday afternoon Curtin and D. B. Woodworth had a fight in the corridor outside Judge Cook’s chambers. The al- tercation was the outcome of a statement | by Curtin that Woodworth was not at- | tending the trial for any honest motive. | Woodworth received a severe beating, | and was taken to the Receiving Hospital | for repairs. Day before yesterday Attorney Riordan, who Is conducting Nevills’ case, reported to udge Cook that Woodworth was seen g to Juror Wilcox, and that he was uspicious that his motive was not an honorable one. Yesterday afternoon, as the court adjourned, Woodworth met At- torneys Riordan and Short and Detective | Curtin in the corridor. Woodworth ap- proached them and accused Mr. Riordan | of defaming his character and attempt- | ing to injure his reputation as an at- torney. Riordan replied that he had only {n‘»rfnrm(‘d his duty in the premises. Then he turned to leave the hall. Woodworth then accused Detective Curtin of clr- culating lies about him. Curtin called the attorney a liar, and Woodworth struck the detective, who retaliated by knockin Woodworth down. Woodworth arose an: was about to resume the fight, when one of Curtin’s employes mixed in, with the result that the attorney was badly used up Detective Curtin talked of the affair last night and also gave out the information | that he believ an attempt was being made to fix the jury and secure a ver- dict against Nevills, " He sai | “You may state in as strdng language | as you wish that a sensation will be sprung before the Nevills case is ended. Attorney Riordan called the attention of the court to only one suspicious incident. There are dozens of them. Every day I see from ten to_fifteen notorious jury bribers in Judge Cook’s courtroom. hey | do not attend every session out of curios- ity. They are there for a purpose and if ion’t watch out some of them will “This fellow Woodworth, who has been present all during the trial, is the man | who was mixed up with the A. P. A.’s two | vears.ago._ He was connected with Don- ald R and Huddleson in an unsavory piece of work which was pub- | lished at the time. This man has been | hobnobbing with Juror Wilcox. Now, I | don’t accuse Wilcox of being crooked, but he is in bad company. Woodworth sits | close to the jury box and we have over- heard some of his remarks to jurors as they were passing out. His words, of course, have no meaning unless an under- standing has been reached. | the scene of many a gorgeous fete, but an “The other day I heard him say, so a juror could hear, ‘I'll fix those papers up | to-morrow,’ and’ other equally strange | sentences, | “Woodworth is the close friend of | George W. Baker, who is conducting the | se. He has had frequent interviews defense. with one or two jurors_and then Bas gone directly to Baker's office. There are & number of other things which have a strange appearance, and we are only wait- ing developments.” Z g ok NEVILLS WAS AFFECTIONATE. - - | Elsie Williams Continues Jer Testi- | mony in the Extortion Case. | | Through an admission of special counsel for the prosecution in the Williams- ters written by Captain Nevills to the first named defendant were not read to the jury yesterday. Attorney George W. Baker offered the letters as evidence, but | their admission was objected to. Mr. Baker stated that his object in seeking to introduce the letters was to establish the contention that evills loved Mrs. Williams. “We will admit that Captain | Nevills loved Mrs. Williams,” said Attor- ney Riordan, and this ended the contro- | versy. The letters were ruled out. Mrs. Williams was then called to the stand for cross-examination. She adhered | to her story given on direct examination and then explained at length the devel- opment of the friendship between herself | and Nevills. Nevills first gained her con- fidence, she said, by employing her to write letters for him at her place in the Palace Hotel. Finally she accompanied him to a downtown _restaurant, where they made merry and she dined, when- | ever she had a _chance between the affec- tionate demonstrations of her companion, she said. A home was finally prepared for her by Nevills and she was placed therein and given money to support herself and enjoy life. Nevills spent a large portion of his time with her, and after many blissful months sent her to his vineyard in Fresno County, where she reigned su- reme. While she was at the vineyard Nevills became jealous of Azhderian, and | entirely without cause, she said. This | jealousy continued; complications arose; | her allowance was cut off and in her ef: | forts to provide for herself she gained the | enmity of Nevills, who now, she alleges, | after wronging her, occupies the position of her prosecutor. Of All the Gags of the Recent Cam- paign This Takes the Cake. Hello, pollytishuns; say, the Art Sa- loon has two bunches of genuine (hoo- doos) peacock’s feathers, which it of- fers for sale. They're all right. We've tried ’em. Just buy a feather and send it to the other fellow. Directions: Tell messenger to do some PATTON on his back to have him PHELAN good; make him put his BONNET on and take him down HILL a BLOCK to the best DRINKHOUSE on Market street, 1356, the Art Saloon, then JOKEHIM- SOME if you KAHN and play him like you would a TROUTT; tell him he’s a DEASY; git him up agin the ice box and FREESE him or chin him till he’s as BLACK as a COLE in the face be- fore HAWKIN(S) him to CARSON, or he’ll lay LOW for you till you get your ARMSTRONG to tie a good KEMP rope HEYER up than his shoulders and just under his HEAD; COOK him till he’s DUNN; then TREADWELL on him and BARRY him in some of the dry WELLS about STOW lake, and if he don’t accept the (hoodoo) FEATH- ER you KAHN SIEBE his actions, he's on to your little game and you didn’t | GEDGE him up right. The above is a copy of an illustrated sign in front of the Art Saloon, the names of NOMO- NEYEES substituted by. photographs, and it’s all right and copyrighted, too. * —_——————— Injured by a Rolling Rock. Michael Weiler, aged 60 yvears, residing at 24 Hoffman avenue, while engaged at Gray Brother’s quarry on Twenty-sixth and Douglas streets, had his right leg severely crushed by a roliing rock from the face of the cut. The injured man was conveyed to the City and County Hospital Ne The Alameda High School football team defeated the Polytechnic High School of this city at Sixteenth and Folsom street grounds yesterday by a score of 11 to 0. The Alameda boys ve defeated every zkin without blemish and a body nour- &hed with pure blood.” 1 lent chance of school they have met and stand an excel- ‘winning Dpennant. by Police Officer George K. Scott, where the injured limb was dressed by Dr. F. C. Muller. A comgound fracture of the lower limb was the result of the accident. | than the plebeian doll Advances made on furniture and planos. with or without removal. J, Noonan, 1017-1023 Mission. | BE THE WAR OF THE DOLLS Society Will Award the Honors. NEXT THURSDAY THE SET-TO BEWILDERING TOILETS PROM- ISED FAVORED PUPPETS. A Revelation of Beauty in Store at the Palace Under the Aus- pices of the Fair Doctors’ Daughters. The maple room of the Palace has been affair arranged by the Doctors’ Daughters | seems likely to surpass in brilllancy any which have preceded it. This is the an- nual model doll show, the second. The first was In all respects a success, and is still a pleasant memory. The second will be more elaborate, and in advance has awakened a wider Interest. | The show will open Thursday, Decem- | | | ber 1, continuing until 11 p. m. of Satur- day. It will be open each day from 10 a. m. until 11 p. m. That the apartment | will be crowded and enthusiasm at a high | pitch throughout is already certain, for soclety has taken the event in hand, and when society does this, it follows the pat. tern of “the bright lexicon of youth in knowing no such word as fail. | A doll show is a revelation of beauty. It | is a display of the most artistic work of | the modiste, and many who do not think | of fashioning a gown for thelr own wear | take ‘pride in competing with the one | | necessary arrangements. | almost normal. | patient’s life will not be endangered by DURIE HAS AN EVEN CHANCE FOR RECOVERY Dr. Weil Reports Her Condition Improved. IS AT THE GERMAN HOSPITAL ATTEMPT WILL SOON BE MADE TO LOCATE THE BULLET. The Wounded Girl Does Not Want to Die—Her Mother Is Still Suffering Very Acutely. Durie Heithier is now in a private ward at the German Hospital. Her condition is so far improved that Dr. Weil, who now has charge of the case, is very hopeful, although the danger point has by no means been passed. Before removing the unfortunate girl yesterday a careful ex- amination of her self-inflicted wound was made, her temperature taken and her mental condition considered. As soon as tlie doctor decided that moving would uot cause a relapse Mrs. Heithier went out to the German Hospital and made the She secured a large, sunny double room, and will remain in the hospital to nurse her child back to health or until the brown eyes are forever closed in death. Both mother and child are now in better mental condition than at any time since the girl’s attempt to end the life which had been ruined by young George Alexander. Mrs. Heithier is still under a heavy ten- sion, and the doctors who are attending Durie have frequently given her soothing draughts to prevent collapse. Durie no longer expresses a desire to die. She no longer suffers the terrible pain which tor- tured her, and unless pneumonia or blood- poisoning’ follows she has more than an even chance to recover. Another favorable symptom is that her temperature has not gone above 100 at any time and her respiration s easy and Dr. Weil will make an at- tempt to locate the bullet as soon as the - |MISS JENNIE BLAIR, One of the Most Untiring Workers for the Dolls’ Tournament. whose business it is to devise dainty ral- | ment adequately described as ‘‘dreams.” The dolls are to be divided into eleven classes with a prize for the best in every lot. The donor of the first prize will be entitled to the doll, and the losing dolls are to be sold at auctfon. That a doll which has had the distinction of posing at a model show will fetch a larger price | taken from the counter without any training in the fash- fons and no knowledge of what is proper to wear, goes without saying. As a busi- ness investment the show doll may not appeal, but the Doctors’ Daughters do not appeal ‘strictly to the commercial Instinct. | There are to be prizes of $25, which will perhaps cover the cost of the material for the iny gowns and the making. Several ladies have already donated one of these prizes each. These are Mesdames Eleanor Rlartin, C. W. Crocker, Henry Payot, Clarence Mann, Henry J. Crocker, Robert McCreary, William G. Irwin, Joseph H. Tobin, George W. Crocker, Frank Sulli- | van and William Kohl Not every doll on exhibition will be en- | tered for a, prize, as many are to be on sale. I'rices will range from 10 cents to $60, and ti as advertisements are wont Lo state. s adapted to every purse.” Anybody who wishes to donate a_dressed doll may communicatte with Mrs. . Stow Ballard of 610 Hyde street. She will accept the doll and later superintend the selling of it to the donor or anybody else. n fact, the Doctors’ Daughters are in the field to make money, and as they have a recognized habit of putting it ‘to noble uses the public will wish them well and visit the exhibition. As to getting away without spending a_trifle the public must take its chances and will, with the utmost cheerfulness. All the prominent dress- makers of the city have entered into the spipit of the occasion and aside from that which they may do for other contributors will dress a few dolls in a manner not only a pattern for dolldom but for the grown-up and living world. The show will be under the supervision of A Mrs. Chauncey Winslow, Mrs. Daniel Murphy and Miss Jennie Blair, These ladies are doing all they can to insure its triumph as an exhibition and as an aid to the organization which has done so much fi«md work for charity. Mrs. Murphy has onated an elaborate mechanical toy, | which, despite the recent outbreak of a | Supervisor against gambling, s to be raf- | fied off just as If there were noflmllce. | So quietly do the Doctors’ Daughters pursue their work that it is only on spe- cial occasions attention is called to the existence of the organization except | through the work itself. Miss Susie Mc- | Ewan is president, Mrs. C. R. Winslow | vice president, Miss Alice Owen second vice president, Mrs. W. D. Fennimore r-- | cording secretary, Mrs. A. T. Stubbs treasurer and Mrs. Lewis Long corre- | sponding secretary. As a rule these la- dies are content to pursue the work of relleving distress. Just now they are plan- ning this doll show. It is part of the | same work, and they invite the public to participate. ONLY TWENTY AND TIRED OF LIFE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF AN OAKLAND WOMAN. ‘Wrote a Letter of Apology for Using Her Room as a Death Chamber. OAKLAND, Nov. 19.—Grace Annette Olney, who appears to be about 20 years of age, was found in a room in the Weber House to-night nearly dead from mor- phine poisoning. Letters found on the table leave no doubt as to the girl's de- sire to die. Miss Olney went to the Weber House last night and engaged a room. She was alone, and was not seen by any one after entering the house. About 11 o’clock to-night the landlady heard groans coming from the girl’s room, and on fore- ing an entrance Miss Omney was found on the bed partly undressed unconscious. The girl was taken to the Receiving Hos- pital, but little hope is entertained of her recovery. On the table in the room was the following letter: To the Proprietor of the Weber House—Please excuse me for using your room for such a dreadful purpose. I am just simply tired of living and have not any bright hopes in the fu- ture, so I will dle. GRACE ANNETTE OLNEY, 1401 East Tenth street, Oakland. There was another sealed envelope to Mrs. J. N. King, 1419 East Tenth street, on which was written: ‘“To be opened by no one but the person named.” ere was also a sealed letter directed to the Coro- It's nnm:lsh to discourage the fool-killer when he looks around and sees how fi behind he s with his work. | Hospital and waited to see Mrs. Heithier. il the examination. If other means fail the cathode ray will be brought into use. Durie now has little to say about the author of her trouble and is thoroughly contented when her mother is with her. No one except the mother and aunt is allowed to visit Durie and the absolute quiet necesssary to bring her back to health i{s now assured by the German Hospital management. The unfortunate girl is certain to re- ceive every advantage science and good | care can rovide for her. Yesterday Mayor Phelan called at the Receiving | ‘Wgen the mother returned the Mayor | called her aside and sympathized with her and gave her 325 towerd paying the ex- | penses necessary to keep Durie at the hospital. The Mayor also urged the mother to come to him for whatever she or her suffering daughter might need. The entry on the register at the Ger- man Hospltal settles the doubts as to the girl’s first name. The mother told the steward her child's name was Durle, not Dewey, and it was so entered on the records. The nlght the girl shot herself The Call received a dispatch from Sonora which gave the girl's name as Durie, and not Dewey. Alexander also wrote her name Durie in some of his letters, BROODING OVER HIS CRIME BROUGHT DEATH MERLIN FLORA DIES AT THE COUNTY JAIL. He Had Stabbed an Infirmary Nurse and Worried Until Stricken With Apoplexy. OAKLAND, Nov. 19.—Merlin R. Flora, charged with having attempted to mur- der George Cook, a nurse at the County Infirmary on October 11 last, died at the CGounty Jall this morning. Flora, who is over 80 years of age, experienced a stroke of apoplexy last Thursday night. He re- mained unconsclous until his death, about 7 o'clock this morning. Dr. W. 8. Porter, who' attended the prisoner, gives it as his opinion that apoplexy was the direct result of Flora's brooding over the charge on which he was awaiting a preliminary hearing. Flora had been an inmate of the in- firmary for nearly two years and had caused considerable trouble at that in- stitution. He was discharged as able to earn a living, but returned. When for the second time his luggage was being pack- ed by Nurse Cook he tosk a huge case- LINEN DEPARTMENT! This week we will offer extraordinary values in TABLE DAMASKS, TABLE NAPKINS, TABLE CLOTHS and TOWELS, and ask special attention to the following lines, all of which are from the best manufacturers. 62-inch GERMAN WASHED TABLE DAMASK, good variety of designs. . cosiddaaa o R By © Yard BLEACHED GERMAN DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, 2 yards wide and 3 yards long.............. 2,50 Each BLEACHED SATIN DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, 2 yards wide and 3 yards long, beautiful patterns. § 4, 5 Q Each DAMASK DINNER NAPKINS, 224 inches square, new designs i e e e St e dutsmse . s 2. C) ) Dozen BLEACHED SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, 25 inches square, 8 different designs . ............&§ 2,50 Dozen GERMAN SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, extra heavy, 26 Inches square, 15 handsome designs. . . . § 3. OO Dozen FULL-SIZE LINEN HUCK TOWELS, both hemmed and fringed cssesssceseens $2.00 Dozen EXTRA SIZE LINEN HUCK TOWELS, hemmed, Irish manu- fACHUPE. cevvvennnnaceesees. B3.00 Dozen 25 LINEN DAMASK TABLE SETS, cloth 8-4x12-4, napkins 34X34eercreiiiacosonsense . BE. 00 Set o 1892 m, 13, 1us, 1T, 19, =1 121 POST STREET. PEERS THROUGH BARS AT HIS YOUNG WIFE TROOPER HOFFER BRAVES A PRISON FOR LOVE. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, %8 Broadway, Nov. 19. Trooper Hoffer of the Presidio broke military rules yesterday afternoon, but by so doing he won a bride. He came from San Francisco to this city, accom- panied by Miss Claire L. Dunnicliff. They went to the County Clerk’s office and pro- cured a license to wed. It was agreed between them that the marriage should take place last night, regardless l_lf all obstacles. The soldier secured permission to leave the Presidio for a few hours and acknowledged that he knew that to get merried without the permission of his commanding officer was a violation of the articles of war. Hoffer reported to his commanding offi- cer to-day and confessed his transgres- sion. Before leaving Oakland he said: “There is only one thing I can expect, that is jail for a few months and the loss of pay. However, I have won my wife and that is what I was after. I guess she can wait patiently until they let me out of the knife and stabbed the nurse. Cook has | guardhouse.” Mrs. Hoffer is a charming not fully recovered. young lady just 18 years of age. ADVERTISEMENYS. Leather To impress you with is genuine. mas gifts. Gehuine black seal or mor- occo leather, assorted colors; worth $1. 5 0C cach, Genuine black seal or allj- gator skin, assorted colors; $1.25 iow 7 S5 our windows. assures fit. store, we commence on Monday morning at eight o’clockasale of combination books atabout one-half prices regularly asked. The leather in these books They make most suitable Christ- A combination book has one side for a purse and the other for a card case. The above prices are for'this week only. We call your special attention to the display of these goods in Skirts «¢« Waists We are showing for this season, skirts and waists in a variety that exceeds all previous seasons and at very moderate prices, considering the style and quality. An inspection of our windows will show you that the styles are correct and the prices low and a purchase 125 to 131 Kearny 5t. Goods this department of our Genuine black seal or alli- ator skin, both with ster- ing silver corners, worth worth $1.50, now 7 o Genuine morocco leather with sterling silver corners, worth $2.50, now $1.50 HUNDREDS OF USEFUL, PRETTY XMAS PRESENTS. CASH OR LITTLE-AT-A-TTME. SEND FOR BOOKLET, FREE. To-Morrow, Tussday and Wufinuday, 6-Ft. EXTENSION TABLES $2.50. If we were to offer you one dollar for every seventy-five cents presented to us, you would certainly take advantage of the proposition. Well, that's “nly an- other way of declaring to vou what you gain by buying your furniture of us. J. NOONAN, Complete House-Furnisher, 1017 to 1023 MISSION ST. Above Sixth. Phone South 14. Open Evenings. HO FOR THE CAROLINE, ISLANDS THE HANDSOME Al IRON BARKENTINE RUTH WV ILL sa1L ABOUT DECEMEBER 1ST FOR Kusiac, Ponape and Ruk, Caroline Islands, where our trading stations are. These island: are situated about half way between Hawall and the Philippines, and constitute part of what must scon become American colonles. This vessel will be fitted with first-class accommo= dations for a limited number of passengers, and every opportunity will be given for a study of these beautiful and fruitful islands, of whosa wealth of resources so little is known. For round trip, voyage about five months, $330. J. F. CUNNINGHAM CO., Owners, 14 Clay street, San Francisco. A MOST INTERESTING COLLECTION of HOLI- DAY GIFTS ON SALE. OPTICIANS KoPPiSency. 642 MARKET ST. GHRONICLE BUILDING~ WE EMPLOY NO AGENTS. BRUSHES &2» pammes 2% houses, billiard tables, hufi-r\ nters, inters, stablemen. tar-roofers. tanners. taflors. BUCHANAN BROS., Brush Manufacturers, 609 Sacramento St NEW WESTERN HOTEL, EARNY AND WASHINGION STS.—RE. O, “Pinimean plae Rooms she 1o 3 08 daz) § 1o 88 week, §3 to $30 month. Free baths; hol ®