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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
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The story which was reprinted in THE
CALL a few days ago from the New York
Sun, about the suicide of rat, recalls an
incident that happened some years ago in
the Office of the latter paper. Some English
tourists had been invited to Inspect the
practical workings of the paper, and Just
before the hour for going to press, they
were Shown into the cOmposing-rooms,
where the foreman was busily engaged.
under the direction of the night-editor, in
making up the forms. As the various
matter was moved about from place to
place on the stone, they noticed couple of
sticks OF matter that was kept in one
place. Finally the curiosity Of the party
was aroused and one OF their number asked
why such particular pains was taken not to
disturb that one particular item.
simply, replied the night editor. soc
cause 1t l. one of the most important that
Will appear in the morning and we wish it to
occupy IA certain position in the paper"
OI course they were all curious to know
what 1t was ana were surprised to find that
II was merely an account OF the suicide of
cat. In this odd occurrence the trained
newspaper man saw matter that would at
tract wide attention. but tile Englshman
Jailed to appreciate its ImDOrtanca
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
SOCIETY DISTURBED.
Carl BerGhofer Raises a Row Because No
Invited to a Party.

Carl BerGhofer Raises a Row Because Not
Invited to Party.
Mrs. Catherine Brock of 426 Chestnut
street celebrated St Valentines eve by Civ
ing social party to her friends at her resi-
dence, and there was large response of in
vited guests TO the invitations. The pleas
ant affair may or may not have been fully
described in the local society columns of the
daily papers, but the visitors went away in
the happiest of moods.
Carl Berghofer, however, was not an in
yited guest" and felt very much aggrieYed
over the slight Filling himself generously
with intoxicating liquor he called ON Mrs
Brock and asked why he was not invited to
the party. Mrs. Brock froze him with a
three hundred-and Ward Nc
AlliSteI-power look" and this caused Carl
to swear like a pirate, greatly disgruntling
Mrs. Brock.
He made so much noise and uttered so
many threats that Mrs. Brock caused a war
rant to be issued for his arrest for disturb
ing the peace. When the officer served the
warrant on him yesterday, Berghofer was
found sick in bed, and was allowed to re-
main there on giving 500 cash bail
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
OLEOMARGARINE,
Precautions Taken to Stop Its Fraudu
hi.

Precautions Taken to Stop Its Fraudu-
lent Sale in This State.
Commissioner Mason, at Washington. Il.
c., has instructed the Collector of the Port
to take additional precautions with reference
to the Importation of oleomargarine and
kindred products, which are now being eX-
tensiyely shipped here from tile East.
In compliance with these instructions,
Collector Phelps has detailed the following
special deputy collectors: Lambert, Ken
nedy and Bromley in San Francisco, Dun
lap in San Jose. Maxwell 10 Los Angeles,
Martin in San Bernardino, Cooper in Fresno
and Borland in Martinez
Their duties Will require them to sample
all kinds of butter, and send them here Tor
the examination of Chief Department Col
lector John E: Youngsberg, who Will sub
Ject each sample to a microscopic test
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In Snualnr and Eth.

Secretary Holbrook OF the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children yesterday
afternoon took charge of Title Vonderheitt.
aged 6 yet~s, who has been living with
William VoISerheitt and Title Sieberi, in
the rear oil 10 mission street. The child
was in most, SIhy condition, and her
quarters were ;s 1b Of i tfnost sggad deserip
her SerO mother tried to sell R to Chiaa TaT
f feI 500. For while she waSsaken Gaze Of Of
i bH ar q respectable lady, liyineson PowSii
Street eS hui recently Vonderheitt, N7ho SEEM
10 he her father, took her away
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A Freak of the Wind.

Among the guests at downtown hotel is
a lady, who, though young and good-looking
is compelled, for reasons not necessary to
explain, to wear a wig. The latter is a dark,
curly affair, with most natural appear
ance, but like all wigs, not to be depended
upon at critical moments. On Monday even
ing the lady went with her husband to the
theateT, and at the close of the performance
she stepped into the open air with no
thought of the wind that was cutting all
kinds Of pTanks in the street. A moment
and with it went The WIG. wildly careerin9
down the street. There was a CLEAN of a
very bald head and faint wall OF despair
as the lady rushed headlong into waiting
carriage, and drove away without aiIing
to hunt up the lost hair
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W. c. FLINTS WILL.
The VIII to Be Contested In Behalf of a
Daughter,

The VIII to Be Contested In Behalf of a
Daughter.
When W. c. Flint died he left to his
little daughter, Martha May Flint, aged 8
years. $1,000, Rev. DR.. Izer and the Ameri-
can Legion of Honor being appointed her
trustees, $1,000 to be held by the one and
$1,000 by the other until her attainment Of
the age of majority.
The estate Is valued at $4,000 and the
will further provided that rare and valu-
able natural history collection belonging to
tile testator should be donated to the mu-
scum to be established by Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanford at Palo Alto.
The mother says that the child's bequest
is out of proportion to the value of the
estate, and will come with her from Troy,
n. Y, where they now reside, to begin a
contest OF the will
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26

In the case of All Lung, recently convicted
Of selling opium contrary to the city o'dl-
nances, Judge Sawyer yesterday dismissed
his appeal in the Circuit Court, and re-
manded him 10 the State authorities. T. d.
ordinance prohibited the sale Of opium and
morphine for medicinal purposes without
the proper prescription from physician,
but did not have ANYTHING to do with the
sale OF opium for smoking purposes. Judge
Sawyer, however, thought otherwise, aud
respond
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26

Judge Wallace yesterday signed the de-
cree prayed for by J. c. Pennie, as admin
istrator, with the will annexed, Of the estate
left unadministered Of the late Bryan O'Con-
nor, directing VIM. Costello, James D. Powers
ana Thomas r. BanneIman, executors of
the will of Mary j. O'COnnor, to file, on be-
half of the said Mary j. O'Connor. an ac-
count OF her acts as special Administrative
ana ana executrix of the estate Of Bryan
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
TWO OLD STORIES.
Renewal of Complaints by Vegetable
Dealers and Hackmen.

NNShS"di vi vegetable
Dealers and Hackmen.
A delegation of retail fruit and vegetable
dealers appeared before the License Com
mittee of the Board of Supervisors yester-
day and asked that the great swarm of fruit
and vegetable reddlers in the city be taxed
$50 quarter instead of $40.
They made the same plea that the retail
butchers did in their fight against Mark
StrouSe's meat-peddling wagons-that is,
that they have to pay high rents and high
licenses. and cannot successfully compete
with those who have no such expenses. 1t
IS estimated that there are 1900 licensed ped
dler5 in San Francisco. No action was
taken by the committee
HE complaint of the carriage and hack
owners was renewed-that is, that no driver
snail be allowed to drive for any vehicle ex-
cept the one named in his license.
The committee will hear. the views of
Hack INSPECTOR Martin before taking any
definite action
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Died From Nose-BIeed.

Benjamin Sharon, aged IS, a hod-carrier
by occupation, living at 9l4 Mission street,
died at his home yesterday from nasal hem
orrhage. He had suffered from severe hem
orrhages for many years. Sharon's widow
was confined of a son at the City and Coun-
ty Hospital about two weeks ago and only
left that institution yesterday. When she
returned TO her home she found her husband
dead in bed. The body was removed to the
Morgue.
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Abandoned by Their Mother.

George A. Devall has petitioned for let
ters OF guardianship over Pauline c. and
Aaron A. jenkins, the minor children Of
Philip and Medora jenkins, who were d.
vorced In October, 1883. 1t is claimed tina
the mother, to whom their custody was
awarded, has neglected them and is leading
diSsolute life. The children have lived
with him from their birth and he has pro
yided for them
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26

turaed over 20 he city trea ury This is case
TO test the right of the County Clerk to col
lect fees for certain work in his office and
apply them TO his own use. Counselor burst
expresses The opinion that Mr.. Davies had
right to tile naoBeyS he retained. The law
defpes what fees shall be collected, and the
mGeseys IN question do not come under any
head specified in the law.
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A Committee Annointed.

President Eugene ]. Gregory of the State
Board OF Trade has appointed the following
committee to visit the Los Angeles citrus
lar next tuesday: Albert Gallatin, A
Rapp Mark L. Mcdonald. 7. E. b. Rice. II.
NJ. Byington, l.. l.. Baker, John p irish.
A. Caminetti, Jesse d. Carr, J. A. CaIJ,,
well, William II. Mills, }. S. McCue. j. s,
Emery, G. f. Croker, A. A. Hubbard TYLER
Beach, J. A. Morrisey, n. p. Chipman, NJ.
NJ. Estee and John Q. Brown. Most of the
gentlemen have accepted the appointment.
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Acquitted on the Second Trial.

The second trial of Adolnh Jordan which
occupied the forenoon in Judge Hebbard,s
department yesterday, was more fruitful of
results than the first. BY noon the case had
been given to the jury, and in fifteen Minutes
it acquitted him. Jordan appears to he in a
wretched condition physically, and was
hardly able to leave the courtroom.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26

A iury in Judge TrouttS department YES
,ard9v found Ida Thompson guilty OF grad
iarcepy and recommended her to the merc g ;
Of d' the court G Ida stole watch from oae oil
Uncle SANS defenders at the freslut,om
Gustav Peterman. Peterman was ont rather ,lel
late with Ida, and at Kearny ana WaSn ,hiln
snrang into cab and was driven away.
Gus recovered his watch. but the state
forced hln TO prosecute.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
GuNlRl LINE.

Na,y York to Liverpool, via Queenstown,
from Pier 40, North River.
PAST ENTREES MAIL SERVICE
Etruit Eat o., ~ - tSt'ri xpnS 81 % on ~.
umbrla. March Z, $50 PM Aurania, Mch 1877 90 AM
Servia, March 14S30 AM iGalua. April l, 1000 AM
Cabin passage, $50 and npward intermediate, S35,
Steerage tickets TO and from all parts OF Europe
at very low rates. For freight and passage apply AZ
the company's office, Bowling Green, New York
VERNON II. BROWN & CO., General Agents
Good accommodation caL always be secured Oh
application TO WILLIAMS, DIMOND Il Co.
- H27 IaThSa Agents, San Francisco
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Gathered in the
Hotel Corridors.
Valued His Safe Too Highly = Made Him
ouit-some Careless Business Mon.
Failed to See Its Value.

p CALL reporter Glanced few evenings
ago to drop into a Market-street tallor''s
place of business as the latter was preparing
to close for the day. After buttoning up
his oyercoat and putting on his hat the tailor
opened his safe, took out roll of silver and
swung the door to on its hinges without
locking it. AS he turned to go the reporter
called his attention to the fact that the safe
was not locked, but the other laughed and
made no move to lock it.
o " You see, never lock it now" said the
tailor. as he lighted cigar and turned
down the gas. Il got over that several
years ago. At that time l came down one
morning to find splendid safe wrecked
with dynamite. That settled it with me- l
bought new safe-the one you see there in
the corner, dandy it is too-and Pm going
to take no chances on having it ruined.
Burglars are pretty numerous now, and dy-
Mantle is cheap, you know"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
Charles ID. Jtnker,s ,yill.

The will of Charles d. Junker, who died
on the 18th inst, has been filed for probate
by his widow, Fredericka Junker. The
S10,500 estate is bequeathed to her, with The
request that she give the nephew, Carl
Hoehn, $1,000 on his arrival at the age OF
maturItx,
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Civil Service examination.

a competitive examination under civil
service rules will be held in this city on
April 7th next for positions in the CLASSIFIED
customs service, and applications 70 ester-
the same must be filed twenty days pei0re
tea day Of examination.
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Made Him Quit.

When l returned from Europe in the
fall of ST. said Con O'Connor, as he sat
with group of friends at the Palace last
night, Il was accompanied by Dolph
SpreckelS, and when we landed in New
\ ork we put up at the Hoffman House.
That hotel is the favorite resort for Demo-
cratic politicians, and as the Presidential
campaign was at its height the lobbieS were
Ovcrrun with the followers OF Grover Cleve-
land. They were making things howl at
tremendous rate, and were prancing
around with big wads of green back bills in
their hands hunting for bets
I'VE finally grew tired of hearing nothing
but Democratic talks, and so DJlph walked
up to one fellow who was making great
deal of noise, and said: What's the matter
with HarrisOn?'
Hes no good came the response.
For how much?'
Five hundred dollars
Up went the money, and DOlph turned
to the Democratic Howler and asked again:
What's the matter with Harrison?
The Democrat looked unconscious, and
said nothing.
Why don't you say he's no good
again?'
why p
"'Wel, l just thought I'd like to ask YOU
for how much once or twice more
The bowler subsidized for the rest Of the
evening"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
FOR PORTLAND G ASTORIA, OREGON

THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY g.,
1 ocean Divis!on-aud PACIFIC COAST <1trz3r
STEAMSHIP COMPANY will dispatch from S1-af--
street wharf at 10 NJ, for the above ports ons or
their Al iron steamships. viz:
STATE OF CALIFURNIA-Jan. 81. Feb 10 q
March 8. 20.
COLUMBIA-Jan. 27, Feb. s. 20, March 4, I6. 2s
OREGON-Jdn. % Feb. 4, Ii, %, March IL "a
Connecting via Portland with the Northern Pacdc
railroad, Oregon Short Line and other dfverglaz
INES for all points in oregon, Washington, British
Columbia, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Dakota, Utah
wyoming, Yellowstone Park, and all points East a1d
Fare TO Portland-Cabin, sl6; steerage IS; roard
trip cabin, $40.
1icket of1ces-1 Montgomery st. and Palace HD-
tel, New Montgomery ST.
GoODALL, PERKINS & CO. Supt. Ocean Line
mrs 10 Market ST., San Fraucise3
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

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 &C
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 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
glsts. 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 FIG SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kE. Asw YORK. M
Ise2 ThSaTutf t II.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26
Ex-County Clerk Davies, Fees.

City and County Attorney burst has pre-
pared his brief in the case of the City VS..
William A. Davies, late County Clerk, to re-
rtain fees collected by him. but not
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-26

Ladies' Fine Lilly Kid Button, heel and spring
Ladies' Fine French KID Button heel and spring
heel. ............,,...s3 90
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button, common
sense aDd opera toe ................. 81 b0'
Ladies Fine Lilly Kid button, Langtry patent
UP; ................. .....S3 90
Ladies' Fine Lilly Kid Button, fo1ed, square toe,
dP atS ~ w: ..SS %
Lauiee' flhe febDleOoa Button, heel ana spring
Ladies' Extra Fine Pebble Goat button. freneh
kld button fly, stitched edges, wausenphast
Ladies Fine French Kid button stitched edges
Waukenphast bottom, fine winter shoe 81 90
Ladies Fine French Kid Button Langtry pa ent
rear ner UP. :.-.......... ............... 81 90
Misses Fine Kid Button heel and springhee S. so
Misses Pebble Goat Button, heel and spring eel
Misses Extra Fine Pebble Goat button, heel aud
spring heel. French Kid fly, Waukenpha5t
bottom. .... . 81 50
Misses Fine Kid Button, foxcd square toe ard
patent leather tips Observation-Disclosures. s. 90
misses, Pebble Grain, heel and spring, tip
- ana pain so
Child's Fine French Kid Button, heel and spring
ChIids Pebble Goat Button. heel and sprS 70 "
Child's Extra Fine Pebble Goat Button. heel and
spring heel, French kid button fly Wauken-
pfiast bottom. 81 rs
Childs Fine Kid Button heel and spring heel 81 10
Chlld's Pebble Grain Button, heel and spring
heel, TIP and plain. .......$l 20
Infants Kid hutton. .........., -. soc
MANS rlhe hlu ..-.....-...........-..-.-1 3c
Infants French Kid. 81 on
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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD S. S. co.

Time rom New York to Southampton. re DAYS
From southampton to Bremen, "a or 80 hours
FroID southampton to London, by Sonthwestern
Ranway Co., 2 ~ hours. Trains every nouI IN tne
Summer season, Railway carriages Tor LONDON
await passengers in Southampton DOCKS on arrival
of Express Steamers from New 1ork. -,
These steamers are weI,Alio"h Aol tneT SPeeu'
comfort and excellent cuiSi1S, ~. ,.....
on DIfISEN BERG & CO., 314 sacramento ST.
Mn M HfEVE A CO., 40l California St
I " EI1GAZI 8 Montgomery avenue.
fa6 ~
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP c

DISPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN ia
IL Francisco for ports Alaska Jan. 80. seSeesE
Feb IA, March I, To- II, April and May 10, 30. 8
A.. NJ.
10y Rritlsir coIumDIa and Puget Sound ports Jan
=, So req q 8. ID "a. March l. g. II, is u, %
81, April ana May s. 10, 10, 20, 20, 80 8 A. n
For EureSa, Humboldt Bay, Wedne sdays, Q A. NJ
For santa Ana, Los Angeles and all way ports every
fourth day, 8 \. NJ. s
FOR San Diego stopping On.y at Los Angeles Santa
BARBARA ana san Luis Obspo, every fourth day at
A. NJ. =
For ports IN Mexico 25th OF each month
4lcket oince-Palace Hotel, New Montgomery St
GOODALL, PERKINS y CO, General AGENTS
se1O 10 Market ST., San Francisco
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

Transfers of Property Deeds From
Aaron Butler to Caroline Butler for "Widows
Dream;" Sl0O E. II. Brawner TO VIM. John
son for a acres of lano; S45. Daniel j..
Thomas to Belva A. Lockwood for part Of
Buckets Chance" $500. james R. Howard
to Mary Collins for part Of Southampton;
$50 S. E. Mudd to james A Smith for
Friends Addition AMI "Cnurch Over"
purchase money VIM. S. Selby and al to
Mary E. Hunter for part of -Four Brothers.;
S275. Francis NJ Cox, Trustee, to Susannah
c. Cox fer "Grsenway;" $1,000. A. NJ. Bry.
an and wife to George R. Bryan for "Mount
Pleasant IS James Naylor to Elizabeth
Naylor for interest in estate of Wm. Naylor;
$50. George r. Bryan and wife 10 a. NJ
Bryan for interest in Pomonkey Neck farm
and click Harbor;" SIS. VIM. J. Molly horn
and wife 70 G. H. Sheirburn for lot of land;
$50. Samuel D.. Webb to James II. Beacham
for Gunston;" $40 and other valuable con-
siderations. James A. Beacham and wife 10
F. A. Aukam for "Gunston;" $40 and other
considerations.
Mortgages From Walter L. Jackson and
wife 10 f. A. Richmond on tractof land in 9Th
district; $780, c. II. Sherburn and wife to
F. NJ. Lancaster on lot; 500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
All kinds of underwear at low prices -
Breslau, at Pomonkey.


Steamer Burned.-The steamer W. W
Corcorau, which was built in New York IN
1875, and has been on the Marshall Hall and
Glymont route since that time. caught FIRE at
her wharf in Washington on Thursday of last
week and was made total wreck. The FIRE
originated in the forward part OF the steamer,
but bow, is not known. Soon after the FIRE
was discovered the steamer was cut loose from
her wharf and drifted out in the stream and
was towed to the fats on the other side of the
channel By the tug Key where she went to
ruins One life was lost, that of the colored
boot black who jumped overheard but could
not swim. He was drowned in the presence
of a thousand persons, before he could be
reached by Mr.. Allen, who jumped overheard
and tried to reach him before he sank. The
steamer was most fortunate in her long term
of service and never happened TO any serious
accident and never single life was lost out
of the million or more she carried during the
thirteen years she ran from Washil gton to
Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and Glymout
She cost originally So, 600 and was insured
for S35, 900. She was recently rebuilt at a
cost of $4,000. The Macalaster is running
on the GIymont route in the place of the
burned steamer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
Not So Ennnr.-MllIie Collins a am.

Not So Funny.-Willie Collins small
white boy willie playing near the residence Of
Mr.. b. +. Lement, it, Pomou&ey. with three
Of that gentleman's children, ranging in
years from seven 70 twelve years, ,ook a no.
ton that he would give practical illustra-
non 81 now hanging was conducted. Pro
curing "A piece of role he made / loop in it.
got on nm old chair put the rope around his
neck and fastened ii TO Il limb above his head,
Possibly it was the little fellows intention to
STOP there ,r at least only to 60 so far rs 70
snow by standing on lie chair the imagiua-
ry throes Of the hanging man, but contrary to
his plans the chair vas overturned and he was
left hanging and struggling by the neck una
Tile to touch the ground. The two smaller
children, much frightened ran to the house
and Informed their father of what had occur
red. MAJ, the 0 der one of Mr. Dement'S boys
retained his presence of mind and after much
effort cut the rope With a duh knife, and Cd-
Inns fell to the ground. When Mr.. Dement,
arrived he found Collins frothing at the
mouth and unconscious. After a few seconds
he was restored, and later in tll3>s7sS'ssSssses'
scribed the sensation which was, be said, like
going TO sleep with a tingling sensation
about the throat, but no pain. 1t is safe to
say that the next hanging the boy participates
in will not be a vo untary one.