The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-17
SEA AND SHORE.
The Charleston to BE at the Pres
ident's Disposal.
Better Rations for the Men of the Revenue
Marine-Dock Laborers Have Quiet
set-To-ships' Movements.

Quite a crowd of longshoremen gathered
around Tim Healy and Joe Gannan on Har-
rison-street Wharf about o'clock yester
dav afternoon, as bad feeling had existed
between the men for some time, and Joe
openly boosted of his ability to knock the
socks off Healy. Tim heard of the boast,
and after slowing away a few drinks of
waterfront fighting whisky started out to
fad Gannan.
The men met on Folsom street, and Joe at
once agreed to so anywhere and prove his
assertion. They accordingly adjourned to
the foot of Harrison street, where battle
ground was chosen among the piles of lum-
Der. The fact that it was raining hard
made no difference. and while their friends
kept lookout for the police the TWO men got
ready for action. Seconds and bottle-holders
were dispensed with and no time-keeper was APP
pointed.
FIGHT FOR BLOOD.
The men were evenly matched. The fight be-
gan by Healy making a.rush at his opponent In
true Sullivan style, but lie failed to connect, as
Joe, who was TOO quick for him, landed two
right and lett handlers on his Jaw in quick sue
cessioD. which brought him to tue ground.
Healy jumped 10 his feet again only TO receive
lefhander on the nose that VIII spoil MS beauty
for some time to come. After lodging around
tie men clInched aud fell, Healy on top, and he
started TO make the most OF the opportunity py
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the on-lookeTs, who d. jagged both men 10 their
feet.
Healy's foul play made Joe mad, and as soon
as the fight was renewed he rushed at Healy ike
tiger and planted his right on Tins Jaw with
the force of sledge hammer. Tim went down
as II snOt and the fight was over.
Those taking part in the affair made little or
no noise and none OF the people on the wharf
dreamed that fight was In progress
INCREASED RATIoNs.
1t is learned that beginning on July 1st the
rari0ns issued 10 lie men In the revenue service
will bs line same as that issued on board OF
regular manofwaT. The sum allowed each man
per day will be 80 cents, and th7 ratlons Will In
Guide corned beef, ham, bacon, sausage dried
and picked fish, -four, raisins, rice, coffee, tea,
cocoa, sugar, peas, tomatoes, sea biscuit, corn
meal, oat meal, butter, molasses ana vinegar.
Fresh beef instead of fish Will be issued four
times a week, il The men prefer II.
1t Is stated that the cruiser Charleston VIII be
placed at the disposal of the Presidential party.
The cruiser Will come down from Mare Island
next Tuesday, aud a reception Will be rendered
the President on board her when he arrives In
this city. Nothing is known OF the Charleston's
future movements, but 1t Is thought she Will re-
turn 10 Honolulu.
THE NEW TURN-TABLE.
A large force of men at work yesterday
getting the new turn-table of the Market-street
system 10 place. The table weighs over ten
tons.
II will be two weeks before the new ferry
buildings Will be open 10 the public As soon as
the change IS made a force OF men Will be put 10
work to teaI down the old building:
The captain OF tile steamer West Indian Is try
ing to place the men VINO have deserted from
the vessel by shipping crew OF non-unlon
sailors and tlremen. The steamer is TO ply on
the coast, and the steamship Sailors Union are
determined TO place crew OF union men on
board her She is to sail Sunday. In this ln-
stance the union has the symp thy OF the mer-
chants and ship-owners who are engaged In the
coasting trade, as they do not want TO see the
Iramps compete for the business.
SHIPPING NOTES.
The schooner Ester CObOs, reported ashore at
Timber Cove. IL owned Dv X, A tIilOriQRe OF tDlS