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The morning call., 1891-05-21
EXPENSIVE TOYS.
Some Costing E1OOO-Automatons Which
Tucked King LOnis IL.

Some Costing G10O0-Automatons Which
Tickled King Louis III.
Never at any time have more costly toys
been manufactured than those silver soldiers
given to Louis XIV when he was boy in
order, so says the record, that he should
learn the science of war;" Later on these
imitation soldiers were sold to the Mint and
coined and helped to pay the expenses in
CURED in maintaining an army of real sol
diers. In the archives is the account sent
in for payment by the sculptor GiSsey, who
east this liliputian army, composed OF
twenty Squadrons OF cavalry and ten bat
taiiOIs of infantry, the first troops COM
manded by the Grand Monarque There is
q receipt for first payment of 10000 liYTes,
then a second payment of 5000 livres
and third payment Of 5000 livres, together
60, 900 livres. or about 4lO00-a considerable
sum In those days.
AS regards toys having a political 81 gni-
Ecance there is one kind which, although of
modern manufacture, Is now very difficult to
obtain. After the Franco Prussian war
manufacturer of Nuremberg invented toy
representing Prince BiSna rck looking ter
rible is he fixed his eyes on the figure of a
zouave. On pressing a spring the Chaneel-
Tor raised MS foot and the luckless zouave
was kicked by the Prince The idea was
neither generous nor witty. However, the
late King of Bavaria, Louis II, thought
differently, and gave an order for thousand
of those toys. The manufacturer, who APP
pe&red to be a partisan of the Bayarian au-
{onomy, placed the Chancellor In the posi-
tion of the zouave, and substituted for the
latter Notwithstanding Louis wOrshiped
at ehe feet of the MuseS-with features re-
sembling theses of that ruler. On touching
the spring it produced the same action of the
foot, but in this instance it was Prince Bis
marck who was kicked. 1t is said that King
Louis fancy was greatly tickled by the
significant change effected. -Galignani.
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NEVER HAD AN OFFER.
She Should Have Prevaricated to Keen
in Favor With the Girls.

She Should Have Prevaricated to Keen
in Favor With the Girls.
A young woman from the North who was
making her first visit in the South recently
found the confidential way Southerners
have of intrusting you with secrets very
amusing. One morning she received call
from girl who was great belle, and who
was almost an utter stranger to her, saws
the Atlanta Constitution. During her con-
versation this girl told her the real and trus
history of several love affairs, recoupting
the number of times she had been engaged
and displayed all the rings, which she was
still wearing.
"And now" she said, show many times
have you been engaged"
Never" replied the Northern girl.
''Never! Didn't you ever even have a
pr0pOsal?" this in horror stricken tone.
mo, never" laughed the non-committal
N0rtherner, TO whom this was great Joke.
Her fair visitor went away in much per
plexity, but the cream Of the Joke came
when this conversation was related To her
hostess. 80, my dear child" She ex-
claimed in dismay. "If you never had n
love affair why didn't you pretend you had I?
That horrid girl will tell every one In town
that no one ever proposed to yon."
The morning call., 1891-05-21
THE MIMIC WORLD.
MidWeek Notes of Business at the
Different Theaters.
Good Attendance-A New Drama, "The Rabbi. {"
Musicians on a Cireuit-General
Mention

The middle Of the week finds no dlmInuton In
the attendance at the different theaters; but the
fStie contest between black and white may thin
out the auditorium tonight. "Men and WOmenn
is a steady pull at The Baldwin. The Alcazar ia
rounding up well with Katie Emmett's ''Watfs -
and the Yivaei0us Jarbeau will be sure OF a good
week at the Bush-street. That the New Califor-
MIA is crowded by George Tbatcher's MinstreIs
goes without the saying. The Orpheum with it's
Yankee play aud the TiV0 with Millocker's
"Gasparone" are also In the swim.
Some little curiosity Is felt as TO the outcome
OF Miss Lillian LamsOn's production OF Twelfth
Night" at the Avon Theater, In Stockton, next
Saturday evening. There is good company en-
gagged and if the Stocktonians second by their
patronage the enterprise of the lady it may lead
to future dramatic ventures on her part. Miss
Lams0n feels convinced that she is an actress by
nature and art, aud, like most American girls,
has the courage OF her convictions. We would
not he surprised, therefore, 10 find that after
having made success with Olivia, she will take
up ROsalind, and when the sweet midsummer
time comes favor the Stocgtontans with an
al fresc0 representation CT SnakeSpeare's pas
tOral "AS You Like It,"-that is, If tn Orlando
could hnd trees enough there TO hang his verses
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ORGANIZED LABOR.
Striking Mill-Hands Making a
Determined Fight.
Machine Carpenters May Be Soon Ordered Out.
Coast Convention of the German Bakers.
Arbitration Board

There was little change yesterday in the
strike of the mill bench-hands for an eight
hour day. Pickets followed loads of lum-
Der and house-trimmings, turned out from
mills under the ban, all over town, and at
several additional places where the boy
cotted material was left the carpenters quit
work.
The painters and longshore lumbermen
have signified their intention to q ssist the
strikers and, in fact, all the building trades
are ready to take similar action. 1t is ex-
pected that an order will soon be issued by
the Building Trades Council to members of
the various unions in the federation not to
handle any of the work turned out by the
mills until the eight hour demand is
granted.
At the meeting of the bench-hands last
night reports were received from the pick
cts stationed at the various mills. Reports
were also received by the Executive Com
mittee of the Carpenters District Council.
and 1t is expected that that body will make
an important move in the fight very soon.
The machine-hands will meet tonight,
when it is expected that they will decide to
join the strike of the bench-carpenters.
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the great cordwood sticks into the yard for
working up" One night he had been too
tired to attend to saving and splitting. and
he went to bed worrying about it. Not that
there was any real need, for the piaZZalike
woodshed was closely lined on three sides
with carefully fitted wood; only he disliked
TO have one days work run into the next.
About midnight Ned's mother, hearing
unaec0untable sounds below, stole into
Ned's room and found he was not there.
Greatly alarmed, she continued her search
until she reached the woodshed
Ned. Ned p she called but received no
response. Wonderingly the mother ap-
preached almost near enough to touch him,
still he said not a word.
CHANGING again at him. she saw the boys
eyes were shut. and, having been somewhat
used to his walking in sleep, thought she
would see what Ned would do. Carefully
he placed the cord-wood stick on the saw
horse, took down the saw and actually, with
both eyes closed in sleep, sawed wood, and
was about to take down the ak when his
mother thong hit 1t time to awaken him.
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A CONSCIENTIOUS BOY.
Worrying Over an Unfinished job.
Completes 1t in His Sleep.

Worrying Over an Unfinished Job. He
Completes 1t in His Sleep.
One OF the strangest cases of somnam-
bulism occurred some fifteen years ago in an
Oxford County village. The boy nero of
the story was next to the oldest of large
family. says the Lewiston (Me) journal.
AS not much was to be made on the farm in
the winter, and other work is not easily OBJ
tanned in a small place, the father and the
oldest son had gone early in the fall to dis
tant State where laborers were scarce and
labor well paid. The supervision of The
farm fell upon poor Ned, and conscientious
little steward be was. After great baskets
OF dried leaves, gathered amid much snort
In the woods, had heaped up the great hin.
and the house had been snugiy tucked M
In evergreen boughs. Ned cut and hauled
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Musicians on a Circuit.

Some of our leading professors of the divine
art, taxing into consideration the engagement
OF the local music market have lately been max.
ing nice little spring-tlme professional excursions
into the interior, which. we are glad to say. have
resulted IN pecunlary profit as well as an added
stock of health. Professor Rosewad and Nine.
RoSewald, with that ACCOMPLISHED pianiste Miss
Adab +. Wegel, went as far as Martinez Contra
Costa County, last week, gave an excellent con-
cert there, and have returned-the professor
with plump purse aud the ladies' with brighter
eyes and roster cheeks. Now Professor Ricardo
Lueehesi and Nine. Emilia Tojetti are following
suit through the pretty towns that line he Sono-
ma Valley and reports say they have carried
revival IN The art wherever they have appeared.
1t is, therefore, benefcenee, In a way, when
San francisco gets so full of musical talent that
some of IL flows over into the neighbOrlng coun-
ties,
The morning call., 1891-05-21
PERSONAL NOTES.

Professor r. Shields-Aslachsen left yes
terday for England. where he will spend the
coming three months
Julius w. Raphael. the well-known clothier,
has returned from fishing and hunting trip
through the San Joaquin Valley.
Charles C. Harding of Boston, agent of the
Raymond excursions, accompanied by his
wife, is at the Hotel PleaSanton.
George ID. Toy of BoVee, Toy & Co., ac-
cOmpanied by his wife, left yesterday for a
three months tour to the Eastern cities, in
which business and pleasure will be COM
bined.
Captain J. B. G. Isham, who was for
many years prominently connected with the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and has
many friends in this city, lies dangerously
al at 1872 Sacramento street.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
General Mention.

MIR. Duncan b. Harrison business manager OF
John l.. sullivan, the buneh-of-hves" actor
left for Honolulu by the steamship Australia, on
Tuesday, the 10Th. he will remain there I'LL the
steamship Alameda (hence May 2Sth) touches,
and by her take passage for the Colonies, where
he will personally conduct The Sullivan tour 10
" Honest Hearts and Willing Hands"
Mr.. }. j. Gottlob, local manager OF the Bush
street Theater, left for New York yesterday aft.
ernoOn TO have a business consultation with his
principal, Nj. Is. LeayitT, who, i'll two days after
the interview, viii leave for Europe. "r. Gott-
lob will be absent about two months. While
away his place Will be filled by Mr. Charles Hall,
manager OF The Sacramento theater.
The LOyOla Assembly, No. l, Y. M. G. u, Will
give musical and literary entertainment at
Metropolitan Temple, Fifth street, tomorrow
evening, May 22d. An address will be delivered
by the Hon. j. i. Sullivan, and his Grace Arch
bishop Riordan VIII be present.
Nine. JanauSchek, the Well-knOWn actress.
celebrated her Sxty-fOurth birthday on Sunday
stage. Bidding her farewell is like saying an
other gOod-by TO Il fine old school of acting that
is gradually dying out
'Niobe'' made an instantaneous hit in Phila-
deUhia, where il was produced under the ditec-
ton OF The well and favOrably known Ben cal.
The Public Ledger calls IL zone OF the bright
est Of new plays" Ii Is constructed by Harry
and Edward PaultOn, the authors OF ''Erminie"
The concert OF The Bandurria CLUB of this city,
under the leadership OF Senor Don Jose Sancho
viii lake place at Germania Hall ON SATURDAY.
evening next, May 23d.
Gertrude de Auld's concert d'adeu will take
place at Irving Hall on Monday evening NAV
25th, With the following execntants: Nine.
Christine de la Mothe, contTaltO; Mr.. Alfred
Wilke, tenor; Mr.. IL. b. PasmoTe, baritone;
Miss Catharine Il. Heyman, pianist; Mr.. Nathan
Landsberger, vIonist aud chorus undeT the
direction of MIR. PasmOre, Miss Amy Cell will
be the accOmpanlSL
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Happy NIetaI-Roofers.

The metal-roofers are happy because they
have received assurances that after the 1St
prox. no member of the union will have TO
work more than eight hours day. A gen.
eral demand for an eight-hour day has been
made, and as far as reported ali employers
have signifed willingness to comply.
Three of the largest shops in the city have
already inaugurated the reduction of the
hours of labor. The union decided last
night to assist the BARRIERS in their early
closing movement.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
German Bakers Convention.

1t has been decided to hold the Coast Con-
yention of German Bakers at Portland. Ore
gon. on June 5th. At a meeting of Union
"a last night the following members were
terson, w. Huss, W. lessen, l.. Shattel, A.
Kerston, p. Peterson. A special meeting
will be held on Tuesday night, when dele
gates will be elected. A committee was ap-
pointed to assist the cigar-makerS, and it
was decided to fine any member s. for using
Chinese or nOu-uniOn cigars,
The morning call., 1891-05-21

T. A RYAN a. A. Cummings, n. II. Foster
c. q. Wilder. J. NJ. HanfOrd, Walter II. Cook,
George Becker, J. 2. Sweeny, G. J. Mcdonald
James Clyde, II. S. Bell, James HOrsburgh, H.
H. Pratt, r. Derby, II. L. Judat, d. d. Stubs,
Sam Deul. Mr.. and Mrs. 4. K. Go0dspeed. Mrs
w. d. Nelson, Miss Grace Davis, Miss Alice Da-
Wis Miss Hattie Davis, Miss Alice HicksOn, Miss
Name Stevens, Miss Grace Lawrence, Miss Car.
RE Lawrence, Mrs. Cooper, Ed Green, Morris
Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carson, Miss Estelle
Davis, George Johnson, Burt l.. Davis, Miss
Minnie Elliot, Miss Name Green, Ken Seymour,
Charles NJ. Elliot, John Ii. Newklrk, Allen Par
SONS Con Roman, d. W. COddingtOB, Beatrice
Wellman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morse, Mr.. aud
Mrs A. II Bareudt, Joseph Musgiave, Ollie
Musgrave. Samuel PuTnell, Miss Lena Scheli
Mr. and Mrs. Charles 4. Graham, Miss Mamie
KerShaw, Mrs. L ROussel. Miss Grace SteigeT,
Miss Efne Washburn. Miss Title Boxer
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Granite-Cutters' Election.

The Journeymen Granite-cutters' Protec-
tive Association has elected the following
officers: President, Gabriel Johnson; Vice
President, John Darby; Financial Secre-
tary, Charles COyle; Recording Secretary,
2. Ii. Flynn; Treasurer, James G. Kane
Sergeant-at-Arms, 2. Sullivan; Auditing
Committee - Thomas Kendriek, William
Donald. Edward Williams; Trustees-Eben
The morning call., 1891-05-21

At a meeting Of the Advisory Board of
the furniture trades steps were taken to
uniOnize the only furniture fac DRY in the
city that refuses TO recognize union rules.
In this factory, it is claimed, the wood
carvers and cabinet-makers are working for
wages far below the union schedule. 1t was
stated that the CarYers' Union represented
in the board is the only carvers' organiza-
ton recognized by the furniture federation.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Harness-Makers, Union.

The Harness-makers' Union was visited
by committee from the Journeymen Bar
bers League and asked not to patronize
any barber-Shop that keeps open after s
O'Clock in the evening. 1t was decided not
to patronize such shops. A warning will
be issued to all journeymen in the craft to
keep away from Texas, and particularly
Dallas, where strike is in progress aud
where men are being advertised for.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Arhitrators Organize.

Oliver Eldridge, Oscar Lewis and Charles
Grambarth, members of the State Board of
Arbitration, met yesterday for the first time
since their appOin tment by the Governor.
The meeting was called for the purpose of
formally organizing the board. According
to the law creating it, Mr.. Eldrdge took the
chair. Albert May was elected Secretary,
but will only receive compensation when
the board is in actual session.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
An orcanist,s Funeral.

Mr. George IL. Little. the gifted organist, who
did his last work at the recent Wilkie concert,
aud whose sudden death by asphyXIation the
other day was recorded in the daily papers, will
be buried this afternoon at 80 O'clock from
Metropolitan Temple. Although not a member
OF The Musicians Union, some eighty OF his old
friends and professional associates have volnn-
TERED 10 form band for the occasion and play
their dead brother home to his last resting
place. The funeral will therefore be, in a musi-
cal sense, a most impressive one. MIR. Litte's
deaih is much regretted by a large circle of
friends and his passing away is considered a
sad deprivation 10 our local musical circle.
Steps are now being taken TO arrange memorial
concert, the full particulars OF which Will be an
nounced al au early day.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
A Fair Jan Escanes.

Tauch Meyo, one of the Japanese women
IN the Methodist Mission, who figures as q
petitioner for writ of habeas corpus, made
her escape on Thursday night from the
charge of the matron and has not since been
seen. The other three attempted 10 follow
her example, but were stopped by the ma
tI0n. This will further complicate the case
pending before Commissioner Houghton.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
SUNDAY, MAY IT. 1891,

snd Every Following Sunday
G II Nd BAY EX U 5 TO N!
On the Magnificent n. F. C, X. r. nir~sa~
steamer Tamapals to Mare Island =sEss-s4ssszs.zSS
and Vallejo Steamer leaves Clay-st. Wharf at 10
a. NJ returning at P. NJ, Only limited number
OF tickets will be sold. The celebrated Golden Gate
Band, q. IL. Won der Mehden leader will furnish
concert music on the boat aud in the PARK Tickets
(round trip ouly 50e children Csc, including adj
mission TO Turlls Park in Vallejo; for sale at the
wharf or by the undersigned p n. HINK manager
700 Montgomery ST. ap2y IL ThFrSaSn
The morning call., 1891-05-21
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE BASEBALL GROUNDS
Weak Men and Women

CHOULD USE DAMIANA gITTERS, THE
y Great Mexican Remedy: gives Health and
Strength to the Sexual Organs NOT cod
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Jones and His Razor.

Alexander Jones, burly negro, who
slashed Alexander Ross, also colored, with
a razor during row in a Pacifc-street
lodglng-house over woman, had a hearing
in Police Court yesterday and was held
for trial on charge of an assault with a
deadly weapon. The evidence showed that
Ross was cut over the head and arms and
his coat was slashed in half dozen places.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
Enjoyable Music Rendered by
Expert Fingers.
Irving Hall Filled by an Appreeiative Audi
ence - The Instruments Powers
Ably Illustrated

pupils. For many, the plinkety-plunk" ,
of the instrument when simply used
for purposes of accompaniment has few
attractions, but when experts perform solos,
duets and trios on it, the music would please
even the most fastidious. The full posi-
b,ities of the instrument were brought out
last night in the well-Selected programme,
and each performer acquitted himself most
creditably. Encores and double encores
were accorded every number.
The following was the programme:
Overture, Blum's Orchestra; club 0anjoes aud
guitars. ID. Mansfield, director; solo. banjo, E. j..
Appleby; duet banjo the Misses Belle and Lotta
Rodgers, assisted by Miss Nina Burge; duet,
mandolin and guitar, James and Joseph Noun
nan; solo, banjo, Charles A. Thedy; solo, eornet;
vocal solo. Mr.. John w. Gibbons; duet banjo.
MI aud Mrs. ). c. Baldwin; solo, banjo, ID.
Mansfeld solo, banjo, Ashton P. Stevens; trio,
banjo, the Misses Belle and L0tta Rodgers and
Charles A. Thedy; solo dhimble styie OF playng),
banjo. Charles MorreiI; Thomas W. BGees club
overture, BIum's Orchestra.
The banjo is of African origin and comes
to US from the HottentOtS, the aborlgnes OF
the southern part of the continent, gener-
ally regarded as the most ancient inhabi-
The morning call., 1891-05-21

Constautinople. Turkey, has hospital
that will accommodate 1900 patients. 1t is
one OF the largest in the world.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
A FEW OF THOSE PRESENT.
a nnnr thnsa rra .nnt Aunrn.

service B0ny Brady; tug OF war between married
and single men. married men; catch-and- eat-lhe
dOughuuJ race, W. Stole.
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g The Rabbit

drama founded upon the present cruel perse.
cution of the Jews In Europe, will be produced
at the Orpheum on Saturday evening next. 1t is
divided into tableaux as follows:
TABLEAUx
Discovers the wife and daughter OF the Jewish
banker, Aaron Petosky, awaiting his return at
their house in the suburbs of ST. Petersburg
Doubt and fear workng on the nerves OF the
daughter ESner throws her In a clairyOyant
state, during which a combination of mirrored
illusions show TO her the method OF her fathers
murder.
TABLEAUX II.
Alyman, EsmePs Jewish lover, is arrested. a
chain Of ctrcumstania evidence fastening the
crime irreyocably on the young Jew, a murder the
Chief OF Police, Count Nicholas NichOeh, has
really committed, wishing TO wipe out a debt 10
the father and place the daughter IN his power
Alyman IS unable TO say where he WAS on The
night OF the murder, not wishing TO betraY his
Nlhiistte friend, ivan IyanoYar. AT this june
ture, RABBI Zapldoti. a man much read IN the
secret working OF nature, repudtateS Alyman's
guilt draws mystic circle on the SCOT OF Aaron's
assassination, and prophesies the downfall of the
murderer.
TABLEAU III
Is devoted to Count Nicholas Nlcholef's discom-
future as regards his desire to possess the Jewish
maiden, Ayman's trial and rescue by bis friend
Ivan, who brings the crime home 10 the Chief of
Police.
TABLEAUx " AND V
Illustrate episodes in the life of Alyman aud his
wfe's prison life prior TO their deportation for
sumption in their dungeon beneath the river
NeVa.
TABLEAU v,
And perhaps the greatest, shows the exterior OF
the Cathedral ST. Nicholas, where the Jews be-
ing III extremity, are protected by the rabbi, who
holds the Russian mob al bay by the sacred EN-
blem OF Calvary.
THE LAST TABLEAUX
are devoted 10 the meeting OF Esmer PetOsky
with Prince Taras Nygoda, who, with his hyp-
noIic powers compels tie mind of tile Chief OF
pntiR IN al
where, through The occult science OF the deputy,
he legend was exempiitied-"As II is written so
il is read"
THE PRODUCTION,
We are informed, will be an expensive one. The
cast embraces such names Lawrence Hanley,
Scott Cooper Darrell Ninton. w. l.. Roberts,
Dorothy Rossmore, Jean Clara Walters. New
scenery has been especially painted by the
scenic artists, Messrs. Englander and Duckett, a
very capable scenic artist, who has just arrived
from London. The production Will be made un-
der the personal direction OF MIR. lingo Tyrrell.
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In vain the eyes are filed with light:
In vain the cheek with beauty CLOVIS,
Unless the teeth are pure and white.
Unless the breath is like the rose;
And SoZoDOHT alone supplies
These beauties that we all so prize.
The morning call., 1891-05-21
GRAND FETE CHAMPETRE


FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO PoLYCLINIc,
The most laudable charity in the city
IN THE GARDENS AT
SUTRO HEIGHTS, CLIFF HOUSE
Through the kindness of Mr. AD0LPH SUTRO),
SATURDAY. MAY 23D
1T WILL BE THE GREATEST EVENT
OF THE SUMMER.
BEAUTIFUL STAGE
VIII be erected in the gardens and handsomely
decorated, which Will take place series of open
air performances, commencing at 10 O'Clock fn the
morning and continuing ali day until 8 o'clock in
the evening" Among the entertainments thereon
OLYMPIC CLUB BOYS
In Tumbling Pyramids. HOrizonal Bar and Club
swinging, all under the direction of PROFESSOR
SMYGHE.
THE GREAT SOCIETY AMATEUR OPERA
COMPANY
VIII Reproduce the First Act OF
GIROFLE-GIROFLA,
Including the whole chorus of society ladies and
gentlemen and the following wel-knoWn principals:
Mrs. MARY WIMAN WILLIAMS,
MRS. II. j. STEWART,
Miss MARIE W ILLIAMs
DONALD Dew GRAHAM,
GEORGE HALL.
LOUIS SLoss,
ELMER DE PUE
A. JoULLIN,.
PROF 81. J. STEWART
The entire medical stan of the Polytechnic will ap-
pear in the famous
BAZOO ORCHESTRA.
A novelty In harmony and stage effect. Must be
seen TO be appreciated.
The Superb Angel Island
UNITED STATES MILITARY BAND
Through kindness OF Colonel Shafter, VIII take
part