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The morning call., 1891-04-20
WILLING TO WAIT.
A Defeated Candidate Pines for Vengeane
on His Traducer.

Defeated Candidate Pines for Vengeance
on His Traducer.
About noon one August day, In company
with a native. [ started on horseback from
Manchester. KY. for a ride up country.
writes Kentucky correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press. About six miles out of
town we struck the cabin Of backwoods-
man, situated on the outskirts of dense
forest. The owner was seated on small
barrel Just outside the door handling an old
army muSket, which he rested on his knees
as We drove up.
"Howdy, Dave?" queried my guide.
"Tolable, ;hankee," replied Dave.
"Shnin' up?" again asked my guide.
"Yep. Coin to use it for long"
"Hu! Don't sayl What's up ?'
"Nain't seed John Cracker round eny
whar have YEP" asked Dave, ignoring the
Mop. Lookin' for i'm ?"
"Sorter. That's what fur I'm shinin' up"
Cleaning his gum
"Goin' ter shoot?"
"Reckon. Ef'e don't fust."
"Wha's the trubble?"
"Nuthin much. John he said l wusn't
with gill O. whisky, and that e wudden't
vote fer me TO let me live" Il afterward
found out that Dave had been defeated for
the Office of Sheriff.
Coin to killP'
"Hain't decided yet; mebbe. John he's a
gentleman, but concarn me eff Pfiet eny
man SANDER my character"
"Corse not" echoed my guide.
mot es long es | kin pull this trigger"
well, Dave. l reckon weuns'l be goin',"
resumed the guide. BE you goin' to hunt
for John?"
Reckon I'll walt for IN to pass hyar."
''Shell tell imp"
''Reckon you mout es we'll Of you see i'm.
Don't matter much. howsumeuer. l kin
wait"
''Ef see i'm I'll tell i'm you're watchin'
fer 'im."
'All right"
.S Sooa-oy Hope y9n n come ont !itT SAFE
dulned weapon don't kick
"Good-by."
SPY"
And we rode off
That was months ago, and John and Dave
are both in the land of the living yet. But
Dave is still watching.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
The Same Old Crowd.

On the north side of Commercial street,
between Kearny and Montgomery, stands
a building which is now occupied by the
Salvation Army. At one time in the history
of San Francisco, Stephen NJ. Whippe ran
it as the largest gambling house on the Pa
cifc Coast. Later it passed into the hands
of the Pacific Club, who converted it into a
sumptuous club-hOu Of gentlemen. After
this change an old-timer strayed in by
chance, and approaching table where a
number of the members were absorbed In
poker game, he said to one of the players:
Il say, pard. just square yourself around a
little, and let me in; | kinder like the style
of your game"
Looking up with frown, the gentleman
replied: Pardon me, please, but this rs q
gentlemen's club. and We are all friends to-
gether here"
That SOP" queried the other, CHANGING
critically about the room. well, reckon
I've made a mistake, that's all. Last time l
was here it was Steve Whipple's gambling
house. and l see the same old gang and the
same old games. Funny, isn't itP" and he
passed thOughtfully out into the street.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
REAR.AnMIkAL TAYLOR.

Rear-Admiral Alfred Taylor, U. S. N,
retired, died in the city of Washington yes
terday afternoon from the effects of pneu-
monia and acute bronchitis. following an
attack of la grippe. He was born in Fair
grade Of Lieutenant in 1887. He went
through the Mexican War, and during the
blockade of Vera Cruz, and in other naval
operations along the Mexican coast. he
served on board the frgate Cumberland.
aud accompanied Commodore Perry on his
expedition TO Japan in 1885. Two of his
sons hold commissions in the army, and a
third lives in New York City.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
Kern County.

P. J. Mccormick, the contractor, who Is
engaged In the construction of irrigation
bitches in Kern County, was registered at
the Lick last night.
There is a great rush of immigrants into
Kern County," said he, land land is being
sold rapidly and at good prices. All that
was needed was good supply of water for
irrigation, and that they now have. Not
only are people moving in from the East in
large numbers, but English colonists are
being attracted rapidly. The result is that
the county is enjoying degree of prosperity
never before known, and promises to be-
come one of the most productive in the
State Thousands OF acres of vines and
orange trees are now growing where there
was sterile desert few years ago, and
handsome residences are to be- seen scat
tered in all directions"
The morning call., 1891-04-20
OBITU AIRY.
PROFESSOR d. sPERANzA

Professor D. Speranza, who eighteen
years ago founded the Italian Musical In
morning of heart disease. aged rs. He was
a graduate of the University of Florence,
was awarded the cross of the Chevalier of
Honor by King Humbert, received di-
ploma for his harmonic combinations from
the Exposition of Turin and was for many
years Instructor In some of the leading
musical schools in this country. He was a
native Of Porto Ferrajo, Italy, and leaves a
widow and daughter TO mourn his loss. The
funeral will take place from SITS. Peters and
Paul's Church, corner of Dupont and Fill
bert streets, tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock
The morning call., 1891-04-20

Stockton audiences were noted as the
hardest ''kickers" in the league when that
town had professional club. That glory
now belongs to the Sacramento cranks. First
they were displeased because the players of
last season were not resigned, then they
turned against McCloskey's men and now
have jumped on the umpire. All the ac-
counts received of the game played yester-
day agree that Sheridan was correct in his
The morning call., 1891-04-20
A Pine Creek Bears Adventnre

The late severe snow-storm was hard on
the bears in the wilGs Of Pine Creek and
caused them to come out in search of prey,
says the Muncy Luminary. A Fall Brook
railroad man, who came in on late train,
tells that man named William Spangler
had thrilling experience with bear the
night of the storm. He started to walk
down the track from Ansonia to the shanty
Of man living in the gorge about four
The morning call., 1891-04-20
At Santa Rom.

SANTA Rosa, April 19.-The Santa Rosas
and Burlingtons played the cleanest field
ing game this season to-day. Josh REILLY
banged the ball over the fence for home
run. Arlett knocked out two two-baggers.
Dave Levy made some wonderful pick-ups
at first base, and Kennedy, Hulen. Reilly,
Traynor, Strand. Rohan, Pace, Gimmel,
Wilds, Cahill Mulyey and Mccarthy did
fine work. Van Haltren made fine two
base hit. The score:
The morning call., 1891-04-20

and injected it into his arm. The effect was
electrical Mr. futile came back to life and
lived for FIVE days longer, and might have
been alive with the help of nitro-glycerine,
but that death came from other disease,
with which the heart had nothing to do.
His success there prompted him to try it on
Mr.. Posey, with the most gratifying effects.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

lips. Everett Sacrifice hits-Cantilllon, McVey,
Dooiey Everett. Harper. First base on errors-San
Joses T. Oaklands g. First base called balls-San
Joses 4, Oaklands Is. Left on bases-San Joses z
Oaklands &. Struck out-By Harper Z, by Mars s.
First base on hit by pitcher-Ebright, StailtngS
Passed balls-Speer l, Lehman 2. Wild pitches
Mars l. Time OF game-Two hours. umpire-DOn-
Ohue. OfiCiaI ScOrcr-J, W, Stapleton.
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At SACRAMENTO, April 10,


Sac ssSF TPsnsi,so;q 2 2-l9
Home ruus-HustOu and Spies. 1hree-base hits
Peoples and Sunday. TwO-baSe hit-Clark, spies
and LYONS. Sacrifice hits-ward, Sunday, Meg irk,
Sharp, SWEET. First base on eTrOrs-Sacranentos s..
First base on called -SacramentOs g. San Fran
oIscOs 2 Left on bases-Sacrameutc IA, San Fran
oiscos IL. Struck Out-By France l, by Lyons !.
First base on hit by pitcher-McClosky, Work.
SWEET. Passed bails-Spies l, SWEET 2. Time OF
game hours and minutes Umpire-Sheridan-
Oficial scorer-Will II. Young.
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San Joses-..............O 0 o 0 o OIL
oaklands ................l 2 o 2 81
Earned runs-Oakiands l. TWo-base hits-LOng.
Sasrihce hits-McQuald, Lehman 2, Youngmsn,
o'Aeil. McNey. First base errors - San
Joses 0, OaSlands 8. First base called bals-San
JSses 8, Oaklsnds 5. Left bases-San Joses .,
Oasiands 10. Struck out-By Looksbaugh 4, by Gar
Geld l. Double plays-Eyerett 10 Fogarty. Passed
paIls-Lohman l. Speer 1. Umpire - Donohue.
Scorer. W. StapletOn.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
Thinks He VIII Win

W. a. Batton, the principal attorney for
the defense in the Olsen murder case, now
on trial at MERGED. was at the Lick House
yesterday.
a. think that the evidence for the prose-
cution will all be in by Wednesday" he
said, land we shall then open the defense
The evidence against my client has all been
of circumstantial nature thus far and not
very strong at that. The fact of the matter
is, in my opinion, that we will have little or
no difficulty in convincing the jury that the
defendant was entirely innocent"
The morning call., 1891-04-20

John Thompson, well known throughout
the United States as the founder OF Thomp-
sons Bank-Note Reporter, and who also
founded the First National Bank and the
Chase National Bank of New York City,
died in New York Yesterday.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

Earned runs-Cs l. Two-base hit-Creamer. Sac
rifee hits-Tnson, sullivan. First base on errors
VIII d Fincks g. C's l. First base on called balls
Will & Fiucks l5 C's A. Lett on bases-Wil &
Fincks l3 C's 0. Struck out-By Howell 3, by Lip
pert s. First base hit by pitcher-Sh harp, +.
Albert George, L. Demas. Double pays-GeOTge
to F. Albert, Kinds to L. Albertt Passed balls
Mccarthy l, Curtis 8. Wild pitches-HOwell 2, Lip
pert 8. Time OF game-2 hours. Umpire-hanley.
+. ID. Batchelder, scorer.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

Truckee seems to be losing its grip and is
bee coming quiet and peaceful There has
not been a tar-and-featheli ing for long,
long time. The col have not had meeting
for months. There has not been a case in
the police courts to create more than tenn
pora airy interest.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

American authors are now adopting prin-
ciples OF self-defense similar TO those of
the English Society Of Authors and to tn at
great French society which has long been in
existence and has largely emancipated the
authors from the exactions of the publish
ers. At recent meeting in New York
many encouraging letters from prominent
authors were read, and the principles of the
European societies of authors were adopted.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
The Amateur Game.

The VIII & Fincks won a one-sided game
from the C's yesterday morning. One of the
features was Lippert's frantic endeavoTs to
put the ball over the plate. He will carry
the base-On-ball record for some time to
come. The score:
AT SAN FRASc1sco, APRIL 10, 1901
The morning call., 1891-04-20

A saloon at Anderson, Ind. has been
raided. and 300 gallons of liquor were poured
upon the ground. There is a we'll near by,
and so much of the liquor found its way
there that the lovers of mixed drinks are
fockiDg to it. The water from it is quite
intoxicating.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
AT SANTA ROSA, APRIL Is. 1891

Earned runs-Santa Rosas 2. Home run-Reilly.
Two-base hits-Arlett 2, Van Haltren. Sacrifice
hits-Kennedy. Cahill. Mccarthy, Arett, Hulen.
Pace First base on errors-Santa Rosas 2, Burlins-
BurlIngtOns o. Left on bases-Santa Rosas 8. Bur-
linCtons IL. Struck out-By Cahil 8. First base on
hit by pitcher-Mulvey, Wilds. Time Of game-1
hour and 20 minutes. Umpire-Blake. onicIal
gcorer-Frank Brown
The morning call., 1891-04-20

A calf has been born near York, Pa,
which has head like that of bulldog,
hoofs like colt and a hump like a camel.
The monstrosity has no eyes, but creases in
the skull in their place.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

Experienced miners are prospecting the
hills just eastof Ell Modena, Orange County,
for silver and gold, and are discovering some
excellent Indications.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
LEAGUE LINERS,
CLUBS.

Items of Interest Concerning California
Clubs and Players.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
Northwestern Cameo.

PORTLAND. April 19.-Spokanes 6, Port
lands l.
SEATTLE, April 1s-Seattles 10. Taco
mas 2.
The morning call., 1891-04-20

Miss Pho be Couzens, who has suddenly
sprung into prominence by reason of her
gallant fight to retain her place as Secretary
of the Worlds Fair Board of Lady Mana
gers, is young, pretty and attractive. She
was the first woman to graduate from law
school in the United States, and in addition
to that enjoys the peculiar distinction of be-
ing the only woman who ever held the office
of United States Marshal Her father was
appointed Marshal of the eastern district of
Missouri by President Arthur, and Miss
Phoebe was named as chief deputy. Her
father dying soon after. she succeeded to his
position, and performed the duties of the Of
flee until removed by President Cleveland.
Within the last few years she has been CON-
PEELED TO walk with a crutcb, owing to the
effects of rheumatism, contracted while
serving as United States Marshal, but it has
not prevented her following her profession,
in which she has made her mark. As con-
versationalist she has but few superors,
and she is sought after at all social gather
ings in st. Louis, because of her charming
manners and brilliant qualities Of intellect.
The morning call., 1891-04-20
BIRTHS-MARRIAGES- DEATHS.

TBirth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either OF the publication Offices and be indor5ei
VITA the name and residence OF persons authorized
to hayo the same puDlishel.l
The morning call., 1891-04-20
California Wines.

81 read with considerable degree of in
terest," said the manager Of downtown
hotel. "tbe statement of Mr. Mcintyre con-
corning California wines. The accuracy of
some of his statements, however, l must
question. In the first place the California
wines suffer from the inexptrience of the
makers. and in the second place no particu-
lar brand can be relied upon for uniformity
Of excellence. In purchasing wines for the
table we have been compelled to exercise
the greatest care. A brand which we found
superior to all others last year, pre- we'd so ill.,
feror this season that we were BILE to
use il at all. Samples were sent us by gen
tleman from one of the northern counties,
whose wines we had often tested, and
which we had found invariably bad. He
called oil me and begged me TO give him
trial. At first was inclined 10 refuse even
TO sample his product, but he fiually pre-
vailed on me to give him one more tIial. 10
my surprise his was the best wine offered
us, and from him we purchased our entire
supply for the coming year. Another year
perhaps, we will be compelled 10 search
elsewhere and so it goes from year to year. >
Knows Better Now.
Now that applications for positions in
the gift of the Fish Commission are being
subjected to examination" remarked gen.
tleman at the Palace yesterday, II am re-
minded Of an experience of Commissioner
Redding when that gentleman was first APP
pointed 1t seems that the commission de-
cided to import a quantity of particular
breed of Holsters to be planted in the bay,
and Mr. Reddlng was chosen to superintend
the details. The Holsters were, shipped in
tanks, and to keep them from killing each
other en- route, as Holsters are wont to do,
rubber bands were fastened about their
claws, so that they were powerless to do any
injury. On their arrival at San Francisco,
Mr.. Reddng had them carefully deposited
in the bay, but neglected to have the tasten-
ings renewed. The result was that every
lobster died"
The morning call., 1891-04-20
RORN.

hYMAN-In this city. April g, 1891, to the wife of
Harry Hyman, daughter.
wEDGwooD-In Oakland, April ls. 1891, to the
wife OF William Wedgwood, a daughter.
MERTEN-In stockton, April 10, 1891. to the wife
of A. i. Merten, q sou.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-03
That Kerurned Mnnuscrint.

1t may seem to you the strangest
thing in the world 10 have your man
usCript receive the praise of friends
and family, and then receive the re-
lection of the editor, writes Edward
w. ROk in the Decem Der Ladies Home
Journal. 1t seems strange to you be-
cause you look at 1t from one side; if
you could look at I as does the edi-
tor, perhaps you WOULDN'T think it so
very strange. The wonder would
be more how your manuscript ever
reached reading, if you could see
the mass of material which daily and
hourly pours into an editOaisl office.
An editor Is more often the friend of
the author than he is his enemy. /
know some writer's may find this very
d .fficult to believe. But it IL so never
theless. a young author cannot
realize this at first. He finds it out
as he goes along, knows more of edi-
tors and understands their methods
better. do not write all this in de-
tense of the editor; rather, to make
his position little clearer, if possible,
to those who are just stepping into
the literary areny.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-03
Inventions OF the Century.

Boston journal of Commerce.
Men 80 years old remember when
there were no steam boats. but all
travel on water was dOne bv the slow
uncertain means OF sailing vessels
when if one started for New York IL
was doubtful ii he would reach there
in day or week. Now we know
now many hours and minutes it take
to make the trip.
Men now 90 years old remem Der
when there were no railroads, but
all travel on land was done by stages
by wagons, by OK teams, or horse
back, or on foot. Now q network of
railroads covers the whole country
and several lines run from the Allan
tic to the Pacific Ocean. NOwit takes
four or five days to cross the cont.
nent. Formerly that tip required
three months.
Men 90 years old remember when
there were no photographs, but only
paintings ana drawings, made at
great prices, of objects now done bet.
ter in an instant at trifling cost.
Men OF that age remem Der when no
steam boat crossed the ocean, and it
was believed that they never could,
Out now nunuTeuS OF steamships are
blowing every ocean, reducing the time
of crossing the Atlantic from weeks
10 uays.
Men of that age also remem Der
when there were no telegraphs, but
all messages had TO be sent by the
slow going mails.
Men % years old remember when
there were no Telephones, but all the
messages now spoken through them
had 10 be sent by notes or special
messages.
All these grand and useful inven-
tiOns have been made within the
memory of men now living. The
younger generation can never appre-
ciate them as those do who remem Der
the want of them, and therefore the
great convenience they are to the
world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-03
HAPRY hOOSIERS.

VIM TimmonS. Postmaster of IdaviIlc,
Ind. writes: Electric bitterS has done
more for me than all other medicines
combined. for that bad feeling arising
from Kidney and Liver trouble" John
Leslie, farmer and StOckman, of same
place, says: Find Electric BittprS to be
the best Kidney and Liver medicine.
made me feel like a new man" j. w.
Gardner. hardware merchant. same town.
says: Electric BtterS is just the thing
for man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies: he found
new strength. good appetite aud felt just
like he had a new lease on life. Only SOC
a bottle at AdOlph Dress, and DreSs.
THOMPSON & Co. lI-1T -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-03
WHY THEY quit SNORING.

Two Gentlemen Meet and Compare
Their Reasons.
The fashionable attired gentleman
stood talking in the retunds of the
Cham Der of Commerce building, IN
Chicago the other day. They were
presently joined by a third man
who said:
Come over here to the stand and
have cigar with me: just picked out
a new brand and they are fine"
'No, many thanks; I've quit smok-
ing. But probable my friend"
mo. not me, quit sometime ago.
/ became fully convinced that there
was nothing in il; that the sweet So
lace of the fragrant Havana was all q
myth, cigar tic deluslon. 1t was
costing me 1855 year for myself, to
say nothing of what 1 bought for
others, and gave it up.
"What convinced you?" asked the
man who had extended the invita-.
ton.
"Well friend of mind told me ii
L would allow myself to be blinJfold-
ed perfectly, / could not tell, by
putting on a cigar, whether it was
lighted or not 1 laughed at bin,
and We finally made bet of 800.
The stipulatIons were that six clear
Havana cigars were to be purchased,
and the ends all cut of by the same
cutter. Several new holders were
provided. / was to allow him to
place the cigars between my lips
take several whiffs, and cay whether
the cigar was lighted or not, the I'M
to inhale the smoke, which / dared
not have tried to do, for it would have
strangled me. To make the story
short, / faile1, and lost the bet, for I
pronounced one of the weeds lighted
when it was not, and vice versa. If
am unable to tell, save with my
eyes, whether or not / am smoking,
/ am not prepared to give up 1866 o
year for the indulgence OF mere
optical delusion.
When the second gentleman was
asked why he mad given up the use
of the weed, he said:
Because l had practical dem rs
tration Of the poison in tobacco smoke
L was sitting at my deck one day,
with a cigar in my mouth. putting
away contended. a large fly, part.
ly benumbed from cold, circled about
my desk, and finally settled in the
little glass bowl in which | generally
have an assortment of pins and brass
fasteners. 1t was empty and the fly
could not crawl up the smooth sides
In an absentminded manner / leaned
over and blew a large puff of smoke
slowly into the bowl The insect
fnttered turiously about for half a
minute.and gave 1t another dose, just
to see if it really was the smoke that
affected him. The insects aL'Gions
left no doubt in my mind "a to that,
and said to myself: If / can kill
that fly with few puffs of smoke,
there is the evidence OF poison, and
there is no reason why continued use
of the weed should not kill me- /
devoted my entire attention to my
prisoner in the bowl for exactly four
minutes, aud at the end of that time
the insect fell over dead. 1t did not
come to lite afterwsrd either; the
work of the poison was complete. |
have not used tobacco since"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-03
Hints About christmas Greens.

1t is best not 10 put up the decora-
tions until the afternoon before Christ
mas, writes Maria Parloa, in her de-
partment in the December Lad ies'
Home Journal. The halls, sitting
room, dining room and library are
the most appropriate places for the
holly. Place large branches over
mantels and sideboard and some of
the pictures Fill the fire. places with
large dishes containing holly and
laurel, unless you are to have fire t
once. Have long sprays of English
ivy in small, wide-mouthed bottles
which can be hung behind picture
frames. Irvine the ivy around the
supporting wires and the frames. Do
not hang the greens near fire or over
a register. They curl and wilt vel y
quickly when exposed to dry heat.
At least n week before Christmas
get at the florists about fifty cents
worth OF the green stuff called WAN
dering Jew This will fill several
bowls and vases. Arrange it grace
fully in the various dishes, aud fill
with water. After wip'ng the outside
of the receptacles perfectly dry, place
on the corners of mantlet bookcases,
etc. Change the water every other
day. To do this do not disturb the
plants; simply hold the vase under
the faucet aud let the fresh water run
until al the old is displaced. In u
weeks time the vines will have
grown into graceful, luXuriant mass,
and with care they can be kept in this
condition for months.
SmilaX, asparagus, firm and other
delicate vines can be used for pictures
and statuary, but the expense puts
them out of the reach of the majority
of people. There is a hardy wild fern
which all florists keep now and sell
for about ten cents - dozen sprays.
Buy few of these ard place them on
the cellar floor. Sprinkle well and
they will keep for weeks. A large
bowl filled with these and a few
flowers will make an effective piece
for the center of the dinner table; or,
the bowl can be placed on low table
in any of the rooms. These sugges-
tiOns are for people with modest pur-
SEES