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THEY WERE ACCEPTED.

A Check for S463, 900, and Another for
S24s, 900 Go Into Chicago Banks.
A man hastily entered La Salle-street
bank yesterday and. approaching teller's
window, carelessly threw down check with
the remark: 81 would like to deposit that !;
please credit the amount to my account !"
The teller glanced at the check and vinked
very hard and vigorously to con-
vince himself that his eyes were
still all right, says the Chicago Mail. The
bit of paper called for s463,0OO and bore
the signature of one of the most powerful
syndicates in this country. 1t was accepted
bank within one minute from the time he
entered it,
A few weeks ago middle-aged woman,
carrying a small satchel, entered down.
town bank, and said to the teller that she
would like to make deposit.
ave can't open an account with you,"
said the young man behind the window,
UNLESS you make some arrangement with
the cashier personally. l can give you a
certificate Of deposit, however"
VERY WELL" quietly remarked the wish
tor. " l don't want to be bothered TO carry
this about town, and the certificate will do
very well until l can find some institution
that will open an account with me-"
The eXpectant young man opened his GER
ti6cate blank book and dipped his pen in
the inkwell before him. The satche! was
opened and from it came-not black purse
or few dollars tied into knot in hand
kerchief corner-but United States bonds,
the face value of which aggregated more
than S24S, 900. The certificate was not filled
out, An account was opened
The morning call., 1891-04-17
HIS FEELINGS HURT.
But His Mistress, by a Little Diplomacy
Retains His Services.

But His Mistress, by a Little Diplomacy,
Retains His Services.
There is a young widow living on one Of
the most fashionable streets on the south
side. She has youth, beauty, large wealth,
innumerable friends and the highest position
In the polite world One of her footmen Is
called John. The name Of her coachman Is
Rudolph. One morning last week John sent
UP word that he would like to be permitted
to speak to his mistress, says the Phlladel-
phia Times. The permission was given,
and the widow met him in the hall. His face
was overcast with clouds, and altogether he
presented very detected appearance.
Mrs. -" he said, I'm a-going to leave
you."
"Why, john" his mistress replied, 'what
in the world is the matter2 You, who have
been with me so many years, going to
leaye?"
on the LIST Of the month, and SO give you
warning"
"But what is the matter2"
The tears welled up from Johns heart
into his eyes, and, breaking over the BARI
ers placed by nature to restrain them,
poured down his cheeks. There was evil
IDENTIFY something very wrong but John did
not want to tell what it was, and for long
time the indulsent mistress questioned him
In vain
Well, III tell you it is, ma'am," he said
finally, my feelings is hurt and it's you
that's hurt 'em. Haven't l always been
your confidential man in the stable? Haven't
you and l always stood together? Aud
haven't l always bought your horses for
youP Yes. And now you've sent Rudolph
out to the stock-yards to look for horses for
you, without saying anything to me at all
about it. That's nOtright, ma'am 1t hurts
my position in society. Why, even now the
people all up and down the alley sneers at
me like, and they says: Hull Mrs. -
thinks more of Rudolph than she does of
you That hurts my feelings and I'm going
to leaye."i
John" said the tactful and resourceful
lady, ppm surprised at you. 1 Thought you
knew more than that. l only sent Rudolph
out to the stOck-yards to save you trouble.
Besides he can't buy any horses. All he
can do is to select some and bring them
home for you to approve OF not. Besides,
john" and here she looked at him with her
most charming smile, 81 couldn't spare you
long enough to 20 away out there. How
could l get along whole day without you,
I'd Ike to know"
John grinned sheepishly and was plainly
delighted, and the upshot OF the matter was
that he withdrew his resignation. The next
day, as the widow was getting into her
brougham, she asked John If he felt better.
Eyes, ma'am," he said, smiling. ''And L
tell you what I've fixed them folks in the
alley. They know what you said and every
things blooming again +"
The morning call., 1891-04-17
A GRIM QUERY.
"What Are Your Chances of Being Muir.
dcred During the Year?"

"what Are Your Chances of Being Muir
dered During the Year,"
Some quaint question is sure 10 be sprung
for the amusement or edification of society
throughout its various strata. 1t frequently
takes its rise from some catchword in play
or from the chorus of a song by the hero OF
the variety stage, says a London cable to
the Pittsburg Dispatch. Thus we can all
recall the "how is your liver?" which every
one asked during the run of the Private
Secretary" and II am fairly in it." when
Lottie Venn was setting London wild with
her "Gutta- Percha Girl" The good people
In Moscow have been puzzling themselves
for some time by the inquiry propounded in
sober seriousness by statistician, and they
have used it with grim suggestion of a
joke as popular greeting. The question is,
"What are your chances of being murdered
during the year"
The reception this question has met has
naturally been variable. Fancy noted
member of the Nlhilist faction inviting you
to breakfast and during the course of the
meal, after leading up to the subject of muir
ders, springing the fashionable question
with the emphasis on you. Would it not be
sufficient to take any mans appetite away
and send cold shiver down his back
Although the question has been used in this
did not think OF the vogue it would acquire.
He had merely worked out the chances of
murder during the year in Moscow, in con-
nection with the lottery loans which are so
popular in the empire of the White Gar,
and he had no idea of its being used as a
popular or humorous question.
He goes into an elaborate series of calcu-
lations, which tend to show that a man has
fifteen times more chances OF meeting vio-
lent death in the city in question than he has
of winning the chief prize of 100000 rubles
in the lottery loans. He has also expended
his energy in similar calculations with re-
gard to women, and he finds that their
chances are four tiues as great. Nobody
has yet worked out this intricate problem
for ST. Petersburg or Mini Novgorod. but it
is safe to say that his example will be fol-
lowed before long by some one who is crazy
on figures in this and other large cities, and
il no one shall be forthcoming he will prob
ably make the calculations himself.
He has certainly contributed to the humor
Of London during the week, for everyb, dy
is asking, What are your chances Of being
murderedP
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A PHONOGRAPH KISS.
A Governors Private Secretary Called
Account NV Hts yVifo

A Governors Private Secretary Called to
Account by His Wife.
General George Pearson, Ex-Governor
Beavers private secretary, is another victim
of the photograph. While at Harrisburg he
made frequent use of the instrument, and
often entertained his friends with cornet
solos, Sousa marches and operate airs. One
day relative of the same cognomen visited
the Governors office with his best girl.
The Secretary was out, and the young
man, who understood it, started the phono-
graph for the young lady's edification.
Securing new cylinder, he told the maid to
talk into the tube. She did so, somewhat in
this vein: 81 love you, George" George
kisses her and the photograph records the
smack win you always be constant and
true?" lisped the maid, and another kiss
went on record. That evening Secretary
Pearson took his wife and party of friends
to his Office. They listened 10 Levy plav
the cOrnet, Giimore's band. and heard DR..
Talmage tell OF his trip abroad Then the
luckless Secretary placed the cylinder used
by the lovers on the instrument, to see
what it was" and heard. So did Mrs. Pear
son and her friends. 1t took Mr.. Pearson
week of Sundays to explain the matter to
his wife's satisfaction. He has never used a
phonOgraph since-PhiIa Record
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MRS. IVETT TEsTIFIEs.
The Widow of the Murdered Man on the
Witness-Stand.

Ene HlGoW OF the murdered man on the
Witness-Stand.
MERGED, April 16.-The evidence in the
Olsen case this morning related to the
bloody clothing supposed to belong to the
accused. The testimony of DR.. O'Bren
was important to the defense BE stated
that letter had been found in the panta-
looms postmarked San Francisco, November
7th. The defense claim the garments be-
longed TO the brother OF the accused, and
the finding of the letter goes to prove this
claim.
The great sensation Of the day arrived
when Prosecutor Reddy announced his next
witness as Mrs. Sophie A. Ivett. Every per-
son in the large audience at once craned their
necks to see the rich, young widow. She
said: 81 am the widow of the late John
Ivett. / was married to him June 10, 1887,
ut my mothers home near La Grange. | was
Is years old at that time and Mr.. Ivett was
65 years old. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. d. Taylor, now Of Colusa County.
understood he had no near relations, If any
al all, and no heirs. l first heard he had a
sister about two months ago. | am the de-
PENDANTS sister and have frequently visited
him since his arrest. never offered to pay
his attorneys or assist him in any way. The
blood at the place where my husband was
murdered was cleaned up before my arrival
home | arrived home November 18th, 1890,
the day my husband was buried"
Mrs. 1vett was perfectly calm during the
giving Of her evidence, not seeming to be
effected in the least when asked about the
bloody scenes where her husba ID was SO
foully murdered.
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A sOMNOLENT SALESMAN.
His Customer Fills an Order During His
Five Hours Sleep.

His Customer Fills an Order During His
Five Hours Sleep.
The following interesting story is told by
an old travelling salesman who formerly
represented one of the large jewelry-houses
in London, England. His experience is one
which, to say the least, is unusual, and will
be fully appreciated by the representatives
of American houses who have never enjoyed
the good fortune OF q similar occurrence:
In the spring of 1876 carried line of
goods which was unusually popular with the
trade" said the drummer, land when l
reached Edinburgh. Scotland, found it i'm
possible to visit my customers as promptly
as desired. BY the middle of the after
noon several jewelers. had called on me and
urged me to come to their places during the
day. By o'clock l was thoroughly weary,
and was congratulating myself that would
be able TO retire early and secure a good
nights rest when customer whom | had
overlooked gently touched me on the shOul-
der and reminded me that / had neglected
to visit him. He stated that he desired to
make heavy purchase, and | made an APP
pointment with him at my hotel for 6 80.
II Immediately repaired to my room, and,
settling myself In a large easy chair. fell
asleep. was awakened by light pressure
on my arm. To my surprise the room was
brilliantly lighted. and my customer was
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THE SOLE EXCEPTION.
A Brewer the Only Tradesman Per-
mItted to Dino With the Queen.

A Brewer the Only Tradesman Per-
mitted to Dine With the Queen.
a very handsome woman now attracting
attention in English society is lady whose
title would appear to indicate that her lin
cage extended back at least to the crusaders.
She is a fine figure to look upon; her man
ners are faultless, her carriage stately. her
pride immense. She is always a cOnspicu-
GUS figure in London drawing-rooms, and
the society papers have as much to say of
her as though she we're a royal princess, yet
she will not be found further hack than the
last edition of Burke's. She is Lady
Iveagh, wife of Edward Guinness, manu-
facturer of beer. 1t is a strange rule that
in England a successful brewer is re-
garded with affection by the sovereign,
and may dine with her after he has
become wealthy. No other tradesman
or manufacturer is allowed a similar
privilege, nor is ever eunobled. Beer is
regarded as fondly as poetry by the aristoc-
racy of the country. II appiands when the
laureate is created Lord Tennyson and
exults when an Irish brewer is made Lord
Iveagh. There is wide range Of intellectual
appreciation in this that is startling but ad-
mirabe. 1t is hoped that Tennyson will
write an ode commemorative of the beauty
OF the scheme before he dies Chicago
Herald
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this evening. on the call Of Mayor Rucker,
steps were taken to give President Harri-
son a grand reception on his visit to this
city. Committees were appointed, one OF
which will confer with Senator Stanford
row.
SANTA ANA, April 16.-A citizens meet
ing will be held here tomorrow evening,
to make arrangements to have President
Harrison's train stop at this point short
time on its return from San Diego, that the
the President,
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MARRIED.

wILLIAMS-HAYNES-I this city, April 10,
1891, by the Rev. NJ. ID. Buck, John II. Williams
and Parraee Haynes, both of San Francisco
ZENKE-HU MBSER-In this city. April Is. 1884,
by the Rev. j. H. Schroeder August Zepke and
Johanna Maria Humbser.
Observation-Disclosures this city, April 16, $50 i,
at toe Brooklyn Hotel by the Rev. b. +. Crary,
Henry c. Chester of Fort Jones, Cal, aud Mary
L. Mallast of Fac oma. Wash
MENY-JUERGENS-I Oakland. April 49, 1884,
at lions German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
by the Rev. j. II. Thesis, Jacob Meny and Rosa
Juergens.
THOMMEN-KNEMUEL Oakland, April
IL, 1891, b. the Rev. J. II. Thesis, John Thorn
and Emma hnemueer.
RICHTER-RIEG ELHU TH-In Alameda. April Is.
1891, by the Rev. II. Z. j. ongerth. Leo W. Rich
ter and Lizzie Riegelhuth, both of Alameda.
GRAHAM = ELLIS - At Lawrence, Santa Clara
County. April IA. 1891, c. L. T. Graham Jr. of
San Francisco and Mary f. Ellis or Lawrence.
The morning call., 1891-04-17

sitting by my side. My sample case was
open and its contents spread on the table
near me. confess | was little startled
and was sleepily wondering whether l had
been robbed during my nap, when my fears
were allayed by my companion, who said.
a. 4 came at the appointed hour and found
you asleep. Not desiring to disturb you
have examined your samples and written
out my order in your book Dszed by the
statement, / took my watch from my pocket
and discovered that it was II 80 O'clock.
had been asleep nearly five hours 1t was
the easiest sale l ever made."-Jewelers'
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shonting at Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO April 16.-JOhn Sperri, a
tamale- peddler, was shot in the head this
evening by Nicoli Chippo, his partner The
wound is not thought to be fatal. Both
Chlppo and the wounded man say the shoot
ing was accidental that they we're examin-
ing pistol which they did not know was
loaded and it went off, Some believe, how
ever, that the shooting was intentional, as
the m-n had heen quarreling over the d.
vision Of profits. Chippo was arrested.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

LONDON. April 16.-The Bank OF En-
gland advanced the rate Of discount from
to 37z
WASHINGTON, April 16.-Attorney-Gen-
eEal Miller is reported somewhat better to-
day, though still very weak.
Rio JANEIRo. April 16,-The committee
OF bankers appointed by the Government to
examine into the financial situation reports
there is no danger OF commercial financial
cEisis.
PARIS. April 16-Tha executors of the
will Of the late Prince Napoleon have for
mally asked the French Governments per-
mission to inter the Princes remains at
Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, where Ma
poleon was born.
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Prnhahlv a False Alarm.

BOISE CITY idaho, April 16.-The States
man has the following special from Black
foot, Idaho: Everything is quiet and no
apprehension is felt by the citizens of I'M
mediate danger from the Indians, although
the ranchers are thoroughly armed and
ready for an emergency; they have returned
to their accustomed pursuits. The opinion
here is that the parties who fired on the
Challis stage were whites disguised as In
dams, as a man named Houston was ex-
pecIed to pass that day with large sum of
money, but he took another route. Indians
and squaws are to be seen on the streets in
large numbers, which is not usually the case
when an outbreak is imminent
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Hirhhinders Iailed for Yarraucr.

SACRAMENTO. April 16.-Actng upon or
ders from Captain Lee, Officer Gibson this
afternoon arrested two Cinnamon giving
the names of Lee Hang and Wong Gee and
charged them with vagrancy. Both were
well dressed and had money in their peck
cts. "Chief Crowley has cleared out lot
of highbindeTs in San Francisco" said Cap
tain Lee to Bee reporter. land they have
sought shelter i'll this city. The respectable
merchants of Chinatown stand in fear of
without assistance from the Chinese. We
intend to break up the gang that is here
now and we believe these men belong 70 il"
The morning call., 1891-04-17

VICTORIA (B. c.. April 16. = The sealing
schooner Geneva returned to port tonight
for repairs, having encountered very rough
weather off Queen Charlotte Islands. The
Geneva had poor luck. having secured only
three skins During the trip a young cabin
was drowned. 1t was impossible to recover
the body.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
PICTURES OF BEAUTIES.
The Use OF Them Prohibited on the Lid
of Cigar

Inc Use Oh frOn1Dtted the Lids
of Cigar-Boxes.
An Injunction was yesterday granted by
Judge Acheson in the United States Circuit
Court, on application of Hamburger 81 Levi,
who represent Benjamin j. Falk of New
York, to restrain George s. Harris g. Sons
from using copies of Falk's photographs of
Edith Kingdom Gould, Belle Archer. Lillian
Russell and Isabelle Urquhart, TO adorn la
bells for cigar-boxes.
The copy of Isabel Urquharrs picture
is taken from the famous photograph rep
resentng the buxom opera-singer as Diana.
The suit 10 equity Is brought under the
copyright law. Harris & Sons do a large
lithographing business in Pniladelphia,
New York aud Chicago, and have put out
q large number Of the copies, While Mrs.
Gould, Mrs. Archer, Lillian Russell and
Isabelle Urquhart do not object to posing as
professional beauties. they do object to
doing so, 1t Is said, on the lids of cigar
boxes. Edith Kingdom Gould is the daugh-
ter-in-law OF Jay Gould. Miss Uroufart
has recently been named as CORRESPONDENT
in the divorce proceedings of Actress Annie
Sutherland against her husband, Comedian
Richard Carroll.-Philadelphia Press.
The Democrats elected every officer at
San Bernardin0 on Monday except one.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Criminals Sentenced.

SACRAMENTO, April 16.-Henry Miller.
who stole $50 from j. S. Stephenson near
CORTLAND, a few days ago, pleaded guilty to
petty larceny IN Judge Van Fleets court
this morning. The prisoner said he is sub
ject TO fits and asks to be sent to San Quen-
tin. Judge Van Fleet granted the request
and sentenced him TO two years in prison at
that institution.
j. p Blevin, who broke open Wells, Fargo
& Co.'s box at Fourth and streets few
days ago aud stole therefrom check for
$3.50, pleaded guilty to grand larceny
and was sentenced to one year at Folsom.
Blevin is hippo fiend," and his thin neck
and legs testify elOquen;ly TO the effects oil
the deadly morphIne.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Santa Clara Grape.Growers Ineornorate.

SAN JOSE, April 16-In spite of the heavy
rain there was a good gathering of grape
growers at Cupertino Hall this afternoon.
1t was decided to incorporate and conduct
one present subscribed to the stock at the
rate of So each acre owned. Another meet
ing will be held next Thursday, when final
action in approving the articles of the incor-
poratiou will be taken
The morning call., 1891-04-17
MAY VISIT SACRAMENTO.
Capital City Residents Preparing 60 Receive
President Harrison

Capital City Residents Preparing 90 Receive
President Harrison.
SACRAMENTO, April 16-Mayor Comstock
this morning received a dispatchfram Sec
Rotary Halford saying that President Har-
risen will visit Sacramento if time can be
found during the visit. The Executive Com
mittee resolved to proceed with the arrange
ments for the reception. The Local Com
nittee, consisting of Mayor COmstock. Hon.
Newton Booth, Attorney General Hart, j.
o. Coleman, E. G. Atkinson, t. w. Shec-
w. Armstrong and Wells Drury, viii go to
San Francisco Saturday morning - arrange
with the committee there as to unavailable
date for the President to visit tie capital
Ex-Governor Newton Booth will pe invited
% deliver an address Of welcome at the re-
ception. Judge Van Fleet will accompany
the Governors party to Southern California
20 meet the President.
SAN JOSE, April 1s.-At a meeting held
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Ball Game Pnstnoned-

SACRAMENTO, April 16-The baseball
game announced for Friday between ths
San Franciseos and Sacramentos has been
postponed on account of the Threatening
Weather
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Knights of Pvthias BANQUET.

SACRAMENTO, April 16.-The local lodges
Knights of Pythiss tom ght entertained the
members Of the Grand Lodge at a banquet
IN Assembly Chamber, which was attended
by about 400 Knights
The morning call., 1891-04-17

VICTORIA, April 16.-The Alaska Can
ming Company's steamer Polar Bear. from
Astoria for Alaska, put into this port last
night in distress, portion of her machinery
having broken. Repairs will be at once eff
feeted.
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BORN.

soMMER-In this city, April IA, 1891, to the wife
of Max Sommer, son.
DUMARAIS-In this city. April Il, 1891. to the
wife OF L. Dumarais, daughter.
TAGGARD-In this city, April 8, 1891, to the wife
of f. A. Taggard son.
McKEE-In this city April Is 1891. to the wife of
William j. Mckee, daughter.
NELsoN-In Oakland. April Il, 1891, to the wife
OF G. H. Nelson, son.
ARONSTEIN-April IA, 1891, to the wife OF Max
AronSteIn, daughter.
RooNEY-ApriI IL, 1891, to the wife of Thomas
Rooney, a son.
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were numerous and offers Of marriage were
often found in her correspondence. Soon
after regaining her health Miss Royce, by
the use Of artificial feet. became such an ex-
pert walker that no one, to see her on the
street, would think that she was without
natures apparatus for walking.
The morning call., 1891-04-17

PORTLAND, April 16-The game Of base
on account Of rain. The score then stood {:
Portlands 7, Spokanes 0.
SEATTLE, April 16.-Seattles II, Tacomas
The morning call., 1891-04-17

SAN RAFAEL, April 16.-An inquest was
held to-day on the body of j, C. Wilson,
found at Corte MADEIRA. The jury returned
a verdict of poisoning, seli-administered,
with suicidal intent.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
OBITU AIRY.


On Wednesday last Joseph B. Badger. a
brother Of William G. Badger of this city,
died at his home in Aqua Caliente, Sonoma
County. The deceased was for many years
amerchant here, and was veteran of the
Mexican war,
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Unsatisfactory Fishing.

ASTORIA, April 16.-The result Of the
fishing season for the first week is not az all
satisfactory. The average catch has been
less than four fish per boat
The morning call., 1891-04-17

BREE-ln this city, April 10, 1891, Margaret. be-
loved wife of john Bree, and mother of Thomas
W.. John IL. and Nellie bree and Mrs. Lizzie Kav-
anagh. native OF County Longtord, Ireland,
aged ~ years.
nE- Friends and acquaintance are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Fri-
day., az l O'Clock P. NJ, from the residence OF
her son-in-law, Frank Kavanagn, 237 Eighth
street. lnterment Holy Cross Cemetery. 90
LINK-In this city. April IL, 1891. Harry Oscar,
beloved husband OF Fanny Link, native OF Co
lumbus, Ohio aged 40 years, months aud
days.
ESFrends and acduaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Girl
day., at 2 O'Clock P. NJ, from Masonic Temple,
The morning call., 1891-04-17
BIRTHS-MARRIAGES- DEATHS.

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be inserted. They must be handed In az
either OF the publication Offices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
to have the same published
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o. w. CRAIt

o. W. Craig, an old resident of Sonoma
Valley, died at SonOma yesterday morning,
aged 81 years.
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