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The morning call., 1890-09-27
INHALED A DEADLY YAPOR.
A Normal University Student and Hi
Wife Killed by Gasoline.

Normal University Student and His
Wife Killed by Gasoline.
A peculiar and shocking accident occurred
at Normal, ILL.,, on September 18th, costing
the lives of Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Gee and
prostrating their infant child. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gee lived at Ell Paso and were each about
% years Of age. They came to Normal,
where MIR. Gee entered the University, and
they rented. two second-hoor rooms at the
residence of Mr.. Young, north OF the Uni
yersity grounds, proposing to keep house.
Among their equipments was new gasoline
stove, which caused This mornings calamity.
A bout o'clock Mrs. Young was attracted
by the cries of the baby, and. going upstairs,
found Mr.. and Mrs. Gee lying PROSTATE on
the floor of the principal living-room, dead
The child was in the adjoining room. with
the communicating door open. and while
considerably affected by the gas was con-
sciOus and was soon restored. From the
fumes in the room there was evidence of
some deadly vapor from the stove. Professor
Cotton was called in from the Normal Uni
versity to explain the phenomenon. He
said that probably the gasoline had been al
lowed to burn out, and Immediately there
after there was generated carbon monoxide
gas, Of which single Whit would PROSTATE
the victims. The windows of the room
were closed, and undoubtedly Mr. and Mrs.
Gee became unconscious before they were
aware OF what was wrOng.-ChicagO Herald
The morning call., 1890-09-27
SHE WANTED TO DIE.
Despondent Woman Goes to the Dock

Des pondent Woman Goes to the Dock
to Commit Suicide.
Yesterday afternoon a plainly dressed
woman, about IS years of age, went down to
the dock at the foot Of Pacific street and
announced her intention of jumping over
board. She was restrained by some of the
bystanders and given in charge of Officer
McGreevy, who took her to the Harbor
Police Station.
Here she told Sergeant Helms, who was
in charge, that some months ago her has
band was found dead in bed at their home
at the Mission. He lett her few hundred
dollars. Shortly after his death she married
man named c. ii. johnson, who squan-
dered all her money. and recently went into
the country. telling her that he would write
to her from time to time. Since his de-
parture she said she had not heard from
him. She had pawned all her valuables.
the people where she had been living would
not let her have her trunks and clothing
until she paid the money she owed, and.
being Respondent, she went down to the
dock with the intention OF committing
suicide.
Sergeant Helms talked to her awhile and
then allowed her to go home. She promised
not to again attempt to commit suicide and to
return to the station to-day, when the police
Will endeavor to get for her her trunks and
clothing
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TRAGEDY AT A REGATTA.
A Man Deliberately Upsets Boat Co
inning Enur Men aud CMn Wamnn.

A Man Deliberately Upsets Boat Con-
tanning -Four Men and Two Women.
The regatta of the Varuna Boat Club OF
South Brooklyn was supplemented by a
tragedy which occurred in the evening at
about 10 o'clock between Fort Mcmillan and
Bay Ridge. A party OF five men and two
young women went out for row in small
boat belonging to the club. and when about
opposite Ninety-fourth street, South Brook
lyn, one Of the men insisted upon going
ashore. He declared that he would upset
the boat unless they complied with his
wishes. He arose and either fell or
jumped overheard. He grasped the boat by
the gunwale, and it was soon overturned,
all hands being thrown into the water. A
boat was sent from shore, which rescued
four men and one woman. The other
woman was drowned. and her body was
recovered yesterday. The drowned woman
has not yet been fully identified, but her
name is supposed to be Lizzie O'Kery, a
resident of Brooklyn. The body is that of
a woman about % years o d. of Processes
ing appearance and well dressed, having
gold watch and chain, with diamonds aud
other jewelry. The man who capsized the
boat is supposed to have reached the shore
in safety by swimming, but has not yet
been apprehended.-St Louis Post-Dis-
patch
The morning call., 1890-09-27
III WAS GENUINE.
The Supposed Mock Marriage ut Church
Picnic.

The Supposed Mock Marriage Mt Church
Picnic.
Among the summer boarders at Cliffwood
Grove, near ReyfoTt, n j., were Miss Emily
Duncan, %, and Dayton d. Crosbey, 80.
Some days ago Miss Duncan and Mr..
Crosbey attended a church picnic, and dur
ing the day it was proposed to have mock
marriage. Miss Duncan was persuaded to
act as the bride and Mr.. Crosbey was
selected as the groom. A solemn young
man, stranger to most of those present,
was called upon TO officiate as minister.
A supposed mock marriage was then
performed, and during the remainder of
the day Miss Duncan was saiuted
as Mrs. CroSbey. 1t is now known
that the man who performed the ceromony
was none other than Rev. Mr.. Hemssfred of
the Church of the United Brethren OF Kan
sas City. When the report was first circu-
lated that the ceremony had been perform. d
by regular minister, Miss Duncan and Mr..
Crosbey made light of the matter and sup
posed that their friends were trying to have
a little fun at their expense. Miss Dancan,
however, finally became suspicious, and on
making inquiries learned that a regular mar
rage ceremony had been performed, and
that she was the lawful vile of Mr.. Cros-
hey. The latter, when he learned Of the
true state of affairs, showed much confu-
sion, and apparently was entirely ignorant
of Mr.. Hempsefred's identity at the time
the ceremony took place. 1t is probable
that steps will be taken to have the mar
rage set aside.-St Louis Post Dispatch.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
BELLS ON THEIR KNEES.
Usage Indian Peace Dance, AZ Deserts
hu Recant Visitor.

Usage Indian Peace Dance, Al Described
by Recent Visitor.
have no present purpose of attempting
to describe these dancers in their parapfer-
MALTA. Suffice to say that rainboys are very
colorless and insipid when brought to unfor-
tunate comparison with buck Usage on
parade As they moved about in the1Strong
moonlight, what with holding feathers, jung
ling. glittering brass and silver ornaments
and the general array of gaud and gimcrack
their appearance presented the effect WAS
savage and bizarre.
Buckled tight around each dancers agile
legs and just below the knee was broad
strap, bearing double row OF snow bells.
These jingled at the slightest movement,
and were very inspiring. In the center Oh
the Enclosure was huge brass drum, on
wichfour bucks performed convulsively with
clubs wrapped with rags. These accom-
panied their orchestration with large, sub
stanliai howls. and that was the music.
When all was ready the dancers stood up
throwing back their blankets, all at the
same time. At first they remained in their
places, jingling their sleigh bells by the
simple device OF beating time to the music
two beats with one foot, then two with the
ENTHUSIASTICALLY one would express his
contentment by series OF short, barking
yelps. After minute of this young buck
giided to the center, then another and
another, and so on until all we're involved,
The step was sort of hopping, hitching
glide, and had somewhat the effect OF skat-
ing. 1t is impossible to give an idea of the
light and airy character OF this movement
as shown by some of these young Usage
bucks. 1t was a climax in athletics and was
SO effortless in performance that it gave
them the look of walking on air.
PeIsisting in this step, sometimes erect,
sometimes bowed almost to the ground.
they circled and wound about in what
seemed very irresponsible and every-man-
or-himself sort of way. This went on for
about five minutes, when all danced back
to their seats aud rest was taken.
There was q morose looking buck in pos
session of a big horse-whip who seemed
sort of floor manager. Whenever an indi-
vidual failed to put forth his powers as
seemed meet to his worshipful fancy he
''layed" for the culprit with this whip and
taught him sprightliness right out of hand.
Kansas City Star
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brought against him in the campaign arise
from pretended incidents of his nomination
which have never been substantiated
The usual point was made of Democratic
economy and Republican extravaganza, and
John p Dunn's figures were rung in as
proof of the statement. In this connection
Governor Waterman's administration was
complimented and his Republican vilifiers
condemned.
The speaker next turned his attention to
material matters, and after scoring Speaker
Reed for his recent rulings in the House,
told an affecting story of Charles Stewart
ParnelPs conflict with bigoted majority in
the British Parliament, and appealed to the
Irish-American voters to be true TO the prln-
ciples which Parnell represents by voting
this year with the party against which the
"tyrant of the House" had directed all his
spleen.
At the conclusion Of the speaker re,
marks, three cheers were called for for POND
and the State ticket, and after three weak
efforts at enthusiasm the meeting dispersed.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
Ar THE PAVILION.

The Annual Exhibition Is Now Fairly
Under WY.
The attendance last evening at the Me-
chanics' Pavilion. while not us large as on
the preceding night, was very fair. The
children turned out in great numbers, at
tracted by the announcement that the tall
Christmas tree standing behind the music
stand, which has for several days been
undergoing process Of decoration, would
be Illuminated for their entertainment.
They were disappointed. however, for the
decorations will not be completed until this
evening.
two hundred strong, will attend, accompa-
MED by the Veteran Guard and large num-
Der of lady friends.
Golden Gate Parlor, n. S. G. w.. will visit
the fair in body on Monday night. and on
Wednesday Bay City Parlor will attend.
The musical programme for the afternoon
and evening will be as follows:
AFTERNOON.
l.
l. March, Shenandoah" Charles H. Csssasa
2 Grand overture, Barber of Seville -. Rossini
3. Popular selection der Felderprser". Millocker
A. 10fne' SON. Hugo Schmidt ''''''' ''niD'u'
5. Danse de sabots" (characteristique).. Young
II.
s. Grand overture. William Tell ........ Rossini
Cors Angias solo by senior cortes: flute by
Z. Grand operate selection, "Sonnambula
Solos by J. Stress. }. heogh, J. Nalerga.
Hugo Schmidt William Mahood, +. Bridges,
Y. X. Tobin, j. Gianette, l.. klotL, Seniors
Cortes and Martinez.
8. Concert waltz {" ii Bacio "-.-............Arditl
8. Serenaue Tor eornct and euphonium ........
Hugo Schmidt and l.. Klotz.
10. Gaop, Csrousal Collins
Director OF Music Charles II. Cassasa.
EVENING.
I.
1. Grand March. Gloria
2. Grand overture, " fiauto Magico 800. Mozart
8. Grand operate selection. tsust Gounod
Solos by ali the soloists OF the band. Grand
finale.
4. Duet for two comets Verdi
Miss Pearl \ oble nd William Manhood.
8. Grand operate selection, Tr0yatore" Verdi
Introducing the PRISON scene. Anvil
Chorus" etc.
PART IL
7. Grand overture, Freishutz I" c. NJ. Won Weber
s. Duet for b-hat soprano and contralto saxo-
Seniors Martinez and Cortes
9. Grand Fantastic. Batens
Introducing :. Garryowen," Charlie Is Ny
Darling" " Annie Laurie" British Grena-
diers," bagpipe limitations and grand finale,
with three distinct melodies going at the
same time and In perfect harmony. Very
effective composition.
TO- Concert waltz 'Star and Garter" (new). Strauss
IL. Gaop. " Hurry Up "...-..........-..E ilenoerg
Director OF Music Charles Ii. Cassasa.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
NORTH-END REPUBLICANS.
A New Markham Club Organized at Ker-

New Markham Club Organized at Ker-
wins Hall.
a large and enthusiastic meeting of North
Beach Republicans was held at Kerwin's
Ball, Bay street, last evening. The object
of the gathering was the formation Of a
Markham Republican Club for the Thirty
fourth Assembly District. The meeting was
called to order by Con Mccarthy. after
which the following officers were elected {:
President, +. g. Wilson; Vice-Presdents,
James Kerwin. Thomas McGratb Thomas
O'Connell; Secretary, George Goettinger
Sergeant-at-AIms. +. AleiwItz Executive
Committee-Theodore Schultz, Con McCar-
thy, James MCGOWAN, J. Silk and F. Nc
Moneekin
Con Mccarthy addressed the meeting,
stating that it las time for all Republicans
10 get in and work for their candidates, and
he knew that much could be done for North
Beach men.
The speech Of the evening was made by
Theodore Schultz, who stated that he had
lived thirty years at North Beach, and dur
ing all that time he had never known any OF
Buckley's men in Office to do anything for
the improvement of that section of the city.
The speaker made ringing denunciation OF
bossism in general and Buckley and his
methods in particular, and was loudly APP
plauded- Other addresses were made by
Chairman Wilson, j. Silk, James Kerwin
and Thomas McGrath.
The club Will he known as the North End
Markham Republican Club. 1t was decided
TO meet on every Tuesday evening during
the campaign The meeting concluded with
three rOusing cheers for Markham and the
Republican ticket.
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gum of bees. This last was not such
bonanza as the thief imagined, for after
carrying it half mile the bees came out and
stung the fellow so badly that he threw
them away. Davidson suspected a neighbor
by the name of Overture, and sent friend
over to the latter's house to see If he showed
any signs of fighting" bees. Sure enough
Overturf's head was swollen to twice its
natural size. and he exhibited other signs of
the nights exploit.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
THROUGH The BRAIN.
The Last Desperate Act of a Despond
Hlacksmifh

The Last Desperate Act of Desponden t
Blscksmith.
Martin Morgan blew his brains out with a
revolver last evening about o'clock at the
clearinghouse of Mrs. Henry Hortman, 9SS
Howard street. The deceased was black
smith by trade, about 40 years of age and q
native of Denmark. He was member of
Ophir Lodge, l. o. .. F., No. 163.
Morgan entered the bathroom, and, BY
the aid Of small looking glass, took de-
liberate aim at his right temple and sent a
bullet through his brain Death was in
stan,aneous The body was removed to the
morgue. A scrap-book found in the room
of the dead man showed that he was de-
cided crank.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
A Nav Banner.

The new banner of the Republican County
Committee was stretched across Market
street Yesterday opposite the headquarters.
1t is a square piece of netting covered with
scrolls, on which is written "Repu blican
County Committee" and Projection to Our
Industries and Commerce" On one side is
portrait of Markham and on the other is
portrait of Reddick. The design is artistic,
the effect is very attractive. 1t is without
doubt the best political banner in the city.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
ADDITIONAL RETURNS.
inspectors and Judges of Democrat
Precinct Climbs.

Inspectors and Judges of Democratic
Precinct Clubs.
The following are additional returns from
the 176 Democratic precinct clubs. The
first name in each precinct is that of the
inspector and the two Immediately following
are those OF the judges:
THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT.
Second Precinct William Arundel, Louis
Darr Henry Darr.
THIRTY FIFTH DISTRICT.
Eighth PrecInct-H. Kaltoh, A. Davis, r. Nc
Cord.
F0RTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.
sixth PrecincI-John Cunningham Jr., James
Hanley, Thomas Blanchfield.
FoRrY-FIRST DISTRICT.
Ninth Preeinct-P. f. Dunno, George McDon-
ald James Walsh
FoRTY-sEvRNTH DISTRICT
Sixth Prt cincl-J0hn J. Pyne, Ii. Connolly. ].
WEIGH.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
AT OAKLAND, esrrEMBER 2s, 1890,

Earned runs-San Franclscos .. Three-base hit
Veach. Two base bits-Neach 2. Ebright. Everett,
Armstrong. Sacrifice hits-EDriEht, Haniey, X.
Levy, Fogarty 2 First base on demonstrations 3,
san Franciscos 2 First base on called ballS-SJoek
tons ., san franciscos 5. Left taSes-Stoc tons
z, San Francisco Z. Struck out-By Lookabaugh 2,
by Hoffman 2. Double plays-Everett, shea and
Veach; Shea and Veach; Armstrong aud ID. Levy.
Time of game-One hour and 40 minutes Umpire
charles Sweeney. Scorer-J. W. Stapleton.
The morning call., 1890-09-27

Morrow has written to headquarters OF
the Republican State Central Committee
that he will arrive here about the first of
next month and will be ready to plunge into
the campaign which will terminate in a
brilliant victory for Markham and the
whole ticket. Charles n. FELTON, has also
written his intention TO be in this city about
the Sd of next month to take an active part
in the fight against Buckley's Pond. Mark
hams standard is being surrounded by
host of brilliant fighters, and the menace TO
the Democratic ranks is sufficient to make
every lamb that gambols around Shepherd
buckley run to cover.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
Objectionable Circular.

Objectionable Circulars Distributed.
DIR. Sweany was arrested yesterday at the
Instance of Agent Bennett of the Society for
the Suppression of Vice. and charged with
distributing Objectionable circulars. The
papers complained of were circulated on
Kearny and Market streets
The morning call., 1890-09-27

:. A Ripley Ohio special to the Cincinnati
Enquirer says: Mathew Davidson, a farmer,
living in Pisgah County, about five miles
from town, was robbed. Among other things
taken was set Of harness, saddle and a
The morning call., 1890-09-27

Frank Murray, who has been up several
times Tor thievng, but has escaped punish
ment on account OF convenient pull" was
arrested last evening by Officer Mcguire for
having snatched q watch from John L. Me-
Kenzie. He was pursued and on Second
street was arrested with the watch in his
Sim
The morning call., 1890-09-27

The Executive Committee of the Republi-
can County Committee met last night Myer
Jacobs presiding. The business of the meet
ing was confined to discussion OF finances
and a few campaign details.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
Stocktons.
Brotherhood Champions,

At the California League headquarters
telegram from Tom Brown and Pop SWEET
was received last evening announcing that
the Bostons had won the Brotherhood cham
pionship. The telegram also instructed the
proprietor of a popular resort to dispense his
The morning call., 1890-09-27

The alarm at $50 o'clock last evening
was turned in by William Cuddy of Oak
land. The man was found to be eccentric
and was arrested for turning in q false
alarm. He was released by Captain Doug
lass Oh the interpositon Of Chief Scannell.
The morning call., 1890-09-27

Frank ]. Kane, Superintendent Of abe
Youths Directory, has applied for the
guardianship Of Margaret and George F.
Sherman, aged respectively Is and 10 years.
Their parents are dead and the application
is made at the request of their grandfather.
The morning call., 1890-09-27

Consul-General Coney of Mexico states
that the published reports of the attempted
assassination of President Diaz in Mexico
are false. He had received letter yester-
day from the President, in which no mem
ton is made of the matter.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
MISCELLANEOUS
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys,
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. nv
The morning call., 1890-09-27
AT SACRAMENTO, sErTEMBER 2s. 1890.

Z
Earned rnns-Sacramentos l. Home runs-Rob-
erts. Two-base hit-Reitz. Sacrifice hits-Dungan q
n. O'Neil. First base on errors-Sacramentos q.
Oaklands l. First base called balls-Sacra-
mentos 2, oaklands A. Left on bases-Sacramentos
~, 0aklands g. Struck out-By Harper g by Cobb
8. Passed ball-Lohman. Wild pitches-Harper
IL, Cobb. Time OF game-2 hours and 10 minutes
Umpre-Sheehan. Scorer-W. II. Young,
The morning call., 1890-09-27

Candidates for Congress and the Board OF
EQUALIZATION in the Fourth District will be
nominated this evening at the headquarters
of the Democratic County Committee.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
The Game To-day.

The Stocktons and San Franchises will
play this afternoon at O'Clock at the Haight.
street grounds, with the teams made up as
f0llows.
The morning call., 1890-09-27
Rallyinc to the Standard.

ward with the painful sensations of gen.
era whose army is without spirit and whose
ia 10sf
The morning call., 1890-09-27

hospitality to all the ball PLAYERS and charge
the same to the account of the Two Calllor-
mia boys with the lucky team.
The morning call., 1890-09-27

leg IsfrAtInU'
Registration yesterday fell off slightly.
All told, the number reached COS.
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TO-DAY S PROGRAMME.

Day-Musical selections by the band; base.
bail game The Charleston nine against tue San
Francisco nine tpriZe. bah and baD; girls race,
open 10 one competitor, under IL years OF age,
from each ward IN the city (priZe, beautiful pm
cushion; walking match. open 10 one boy, I'M
der II years: from each ward in the city (prize,
valuable book: exhibition race, 120 yaids.
Messrs. $. V. Winslow and j. ID. Garrison, OF the
Alpine Club; athletic feats, by Messrs. Stack
and Leandro
Evening = Overture. orchestra; selection,
Zither Club Professor l.. Becker leader; Apollo
Male Quartet with kind permission of Robert
Lioydl' soprano solo; comic songs, Mi. William
HyneS; Apollo Male Quartet.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1890-10-14

struggles in 10. hoase against Demo-
critic oppo. ltion and obstruction in
favor OF the restoration OF silver and
of the proper protection of American
lead, Mr., Carter's position at the head
OF the Mining Committee proved TO bs
of the gr.stest service. 1t lent o
greater influence to his impressive
eloquence.