davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call., 1891-03-06

know that have more than ordinary nerve
bnt ii flashed through my mind that pos,
sibly the shark was waiting for me to fall
and would not make an attack unless / did,
and in some nnaccountable way l was en-
abled to retain nv Self-posseSsion.
Every second was gaining; every second
brought the big wave nearer the beach. Now
it was on the verge of brea king; still the
shark maintained its position; then heard
the welcome roar above me, and down it
came like an avalanche, scintillating and
cleaning, until with ona mighty burst the
aquatic monster broke. For single second
stood in the cleaning mass, and then was
dashed upon the beach safe and sound.
The shark did not come in, which WAS
evidence to me that it had net been over
come by the rush of the water, but was
simply following me with due regard to its
cuisine. i need hardly say that this was
my last experience riding breakers here.
Upon inquiry l learned that natives had
been attacked by sharks during the sport
on several occasions. When L look back
upon it and recall the sensation of rushing
en- ward high on the crest of big wave [
almo st wish / could indulge in the sport
again, tn ough without the shark accompani-
ment."-P Philadelphia Times.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

courage, after time, she wrote to her
mother, eOnfessing all. The mothers love
did not fail. She sent kindly letter and
sum of money. But the father had shut the
doors Of his house against her. From Pitts
burg Emma went to Nashville, Tenn, then
to Memphis. New Orleans, and finally
to 1921 Spring Garden street, Philadelphia.
A few days ago she received at this address
a letter which had followed her from place
to place. 1t was from her mother. inform
ing her of her fathers death and asking her
to return home. Yesterday afternoon a
woman whose hair was plentifulIy streaked
with gray sat in the waitiDg-room of the
Central Railroad at Jersey City, and cast an
anxious glance at the big clock. When the
express train from Philadelphia rolled into
the station at 3 o'clock woman alighted
from the rear coach leading by the hand
little yellow-haired girl. Next instant
mother and daughter were weeping on each
others shoulder, and when the first parox-
ysm Of joy had passed away, Emma Blake
lifted up her little girl. saying: kiss
grandma" In the Wagner car Of the ex-
press train which sped out on its western
journey from the Forty-second- Depot
at 9:15 O'Clock in the morning, sat two de-
mure looking women who were being
whirled 10 their once happy hOme.-N. 7.
special to st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
AMONG THE TOILERS.
Pushing the Marine aud Furni-
ture FederatiOnS.

There was a joint meeting of the Coast
Seamen's and Steamship Sailors uni ons last
night, and the organizations decided TO
form an amalgamation, so declaring by
vote of 40 to 8.
A committee OF six was appointed to
draw up an agreement and prepare c0nsti-
tuition and bylaws for submission to both
unions; also to consider the disincorp0ra-
ton of the steamship sailors, as the smaller
body will be merged into the larger.
The committee will report at the meeting
of the coast seamen on Monday night, and
those composing the committee having
charge of the federation are: Edward
son of the coast seamen. and n. JOrtell,
William Armstrong and j. lessen Of the
Steamship sailors
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Not TOO WISELY, BUT TOO WELL.
The Pathetic Story of Emma BIake's

The Pathetic Story OF Emma BIake's
Love and DesertiOn.
A pathetic story of love, desertion and an
uureienting father was terminated yester-
day afternoon at the station Of the Jersey
Central Railroad in Jersey City. Five years
ago Emma Blake lived with her father and
nothet in Rochester. They were in easy
circumstances ana INDUCED their daughters
pretty and accomplished. She had many
admirers, but favored none until chance
brought about meeting with Henry Dodd,
a commercial traveller. Dndd was hand
some fellow OF fluent tongue and the girl
fell dead in love with him. They met every
afternoon and walked together under the
stately trees that line East avenue. There
liz proposed that she should run away
with him. One evening after her father
and mother had retired, she packed
together few toilet articles, kissed
uer mothers picture, shed few silent tears
and stole out into the moonlight TO meet her
lover. Next day the register Of the Abe
marie Hotel in PIttsburg bore the following
inscriptions "Mr. and Mrs. Dodd, Chicago"
The girls happiness was short. her hopes OF
being welded wife being ruthlessly dis
uelled Toward evening on the day alter
their arrival Dodd went out Of the hotel and
did not return. But the morning mall
brought her this cold-blo0ded note:
My money has given out, and / can take you
with me no further. hope you will mud way
20 return home. You have looked your l2st on
me. II. ID.
By pawning a few triDkets which she pos
Sssed she paid the hotel bill and went forth
10 face-the world. For while she worked
in PittsbuTg as a domestic. Plucking up
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Officers Chosen.

AT the regular meeting of the Journey
men Butchers Protective and Benevolent
Association, held last night, the following
officers were elected: President, George A.
Shade; Vice President, John NJ. j. Lyons /;
Recording Secretary, J. T. Crummey !;
Financial Secretary, Gus Pratt; Treasurer,
Joe Leve; Conductor, Eugene Brown; Mar
Wal Frank Ge"teIf Inside Inside Guard NJ
erney; Board Of Directors-]ohn T. Baxter,
J. r. Brodrrick, A. MangelS. Sam Gosliner,
Ben Davis; Executive Committee-Charles
Ferris, Jacob Speth, Phil Newman, Louis
Layeau, George Golden, Peter Farley,
Examining Physician, DR.. William McCar-
thv-
The morning call., 1891-03-06

The painters and decorators are in hopes
of having their demand for eight hours as
constituting days work after May LIST
complied with without much opposition.
At meeting Of the local brotherhood last
night reports were received from ten bosses,
VINO are in sympathy with the movement
for less hours. All the boss painters will
favor the movement, if all can be induced
to keep an agreement to work their men
only eight hOurr a day.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
The Furniture Federation.

A second meeting of the Advisory Board
of the furniture trades was held last night,
when further steps were taken toward form
ing federation. form Of agreement was
drawn up and will be submitted for cOnsid-
Grafton by all the unions connected with the
manufacture of lnrnifnrp
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Information was received last night that
there is possibility of President Gompers
of the American Federation of Labor arriv-
ing In the city to-day, so the Executive
Committee of the Council of Federated
Trades decided to hold special meeting at
10 o'clock this morning and complete ar
engagements for the recepto of the national
La hnr lradnr.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Stationary Engineers.

The stationary engineers report that their
recent ball ut B'nai Birth Hall was a social
and financial success. At meeting of the
association last night Professor p. Ennor de-
livered lecture on practical electricity and
electric lighting. The association has or
gained 4 headquarters at 100 First street,
where an emlioYment register ID kent.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Timers and Iron-Worlsers.

The timers and ,sheet-iron workers in
dOrsed the bakers stamp last night and de-
cided to patronize only union bakeries.
The union has now 20 members, and steps
are being taken to induce some 200 more
who are engaged in the craft in this city to
join. An open meeting viii be held in a
few weeks.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
California RihIe sacietv.

At the annual meeting of the California
Bible Society. held on the I'd inst, the fol-
lowing persons were elected Trustees for
the ensuing year: Annis Merrill Edward
?. Flint. Ira 2. Rankin, j. c. Angel. II. G.
Beals, William Abbott, John Harmon, NJ.
nj. Gibson, Cyrus S. Wright
The morning call., 1891-03-06

THERE was a sound of revelry by night along
the water front last Saturday. The occasion
was the opening OF choD and oyster house by
MIR. j. +. johnson at $40 East street. Music
and dancing were kept up until an early hour
Sunday, accompanied by the popping Of cham
pague-corks ana the musical cnk Of glasses.
The restaurant Is first class In all Its appoint
ments, and patrons may be sure of finding there
the best OF viands and service.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Carpenters ans; Joners' Union. No. 707,
has Endorsed the bread stamp and the boy
colt on NJ. Davis restaurant The union
is also taking an active part in arranging for
the joint carpenters picnic at Shell Mound
Park on May 1st
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Thanked The Call.

The Cooks and Waters Union recently
adopted resolution extending a vote of
thanks 10 THE CALL for publishing the
correct views of its members on the problem
of cheap japanese labor
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Devised to ReIatires.

By the will of Johanna Whally. who died
on the 18th ult., her nephews. Michael and
Dennis Foley, of Benicia. Cal. are made
devisees of the bulk of the $500 estate. al
though other relations ard Rev. Father Har-
rington Of st. Francis Church are provided
for in the total sum of $780,
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Secured a Pair of scales.

Richard Cody was arrested at an early
hour yesterday morning by Officers Altken
and C. Kelly and charged with burglary.
He broke into butcber-shop al the corner
of Fifth and Clara streets, but the only
scales.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Claus Spreekels, the California sugar king
is growing old and his hair is quite white.
He is just as keen and energetic as ever.
however and IN looking after his refneries
on the Pacific Coast and at Philadelphia he
manages to keep busy.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

A DISPUTED AGREEMENT.-M. 5. Jeffers and
George $. Wright, of New York, have sued
Easton, Eldridge & Co. TO recover 1925, due
under a contract Of lease OF premises al 63S
Market street.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

REVIVAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. meetings viii be
conducted each evening next week In the How
ard-street Methodist Episcopal Churcn. s. v.
Leech. the pastor extends special invitation TO
all uncovered persons TO attend.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Save Time! Save Health
Save Money!
-NOTHING no EQuAL IT.

BY keeping this valuable medicine always In the
mousse As 1t is safe and thorough lurgatfye tonic
and Alternative 1t Is always important and acceptable
for use and it cannot do harm
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Big Speculation

FOR PARTIES OF SMALL MEANS.
6. side Block No n, subdivded into 90 RESI-
DENCE LOIS, located bet. NJ and SIS, S7th and
3oth aves and only blocks from the Golden Gate
Park: fine view: the electric road is assured
fact, together with the SutTo Boulevard to be co-'
structed 34th ave-, will quadruple the
prices in this location; lots 80: and 25xtO0 and
l20; do not fail TO invest at this Offering; terms
precedented; $50 cash, balance In monthly pay
ments of 5 per month.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
A PRACTICAL JOKE.
Overwhelmed with Love-Letters in A

Overwhelmed With Love-Letters in An
swer to a Matrimonial Advertisements.
William Plummer of this city is in the
depths of despair, and thinks he sees lots of
trouble ahead before he gets out of the
scrape in which some practical jokers have
landed him. Some time ago some young
men, for joke, sent an advertisement for
wife to the Chicago Matrimonial News in
Planners name. He knew nothing abo tut
this until the answers to the advertisement
began TO pour in upon him like an avalanche.
Each day the mails brought quantities of
tender mISslyeS, III which the writers
charms were set forth in most glowing style.
Even Boston was represented, and from
that intellectual center came the following
misSiYe:
After lengthy elaboration, consideration
and consultation, / have terminated my
mental gymnastics with the conclusion that
by all the laws of Ibsen aud Browning our
journey in the matrimonial bonds would be
productive of mutual benefit and happiness"
Enclosed was photograph OF tall, angu-
lar specialized divinity, glowing with intel
lectual radenee. From Chicago came the
largest number of replies, and these were
all overflow with affection. Maidens
from the sunny chimes of Florida, from the
wiids of Texas, from the coast of Maine,
and from the Michigan forest sent responses
and photographs, until, up to tue present
time, 600 letters and 400 photographs have
been received, with several States yet to
hear from. serious feature of the affair
is that the young men who played the joke
answered some fifty of The missves in
Plummer's name, and answered in the
most gushing and affectionate style. The
young women who received these replies
now propose to eome here and ascertain
what Plummer meant by his gushing epis-
ties, and have given notice to that effect.
Mr.. Plummer now Shuns the railroad sta
tons, fearing least he may at any moment
behold some of the mai1ens arriving TO carry
out their threats.-Pittsfield (Mess) special
to the New York SUM-
The morning call., 1891-03-06

have sold Simmons Liver Regulator for the
past SIX years My customers pronounce II the best
ever used one customer whose health was 10 q
wretched condition from very bad and stubborn
case OF Dyspepsia, used the Regulator and was en-
tlrely cured am using it myself Tor Torpid Liver,
caused by close confinement. ind nothing to equal
u and highly recommend its use."-C p. HlsEY,
Druggist, Edinburg Va.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Probate Sale.

s. side (Nos. III and ll9l Page. 165 feet E. OF
octayla -BuIding contains TWO handsome East
lake French flats of and rooms: rents S97 80;
las business future. being only lsA' b 9cks from
Market ST.; choice locations always rented: must
be sold: street In splendid condition: Haght Mar
ket anu Omnibus cables or large, 27:6xl2O to Rose
ave Terms, easH: subject to confirmation by
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Maria Chattoway, formerly custodian of
Shakespeare birthplace, 10 dead.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Western Addition-Hands Res
inRnra.

e. line OF no. 202J Broderickst 80 feet " OF
Haight = This handsome residence contains 10
rooms, bath laundry ETC.: beautiful flower garden;
elegant view; blocks to Golden Gate PARK Haight
ST.. cahe cement stone walk; lot 25xlO7:6
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Pacific Heights Marine View
Handsome Residence and a..
Residence lots

Postponed on account OF the storm until this date
marcn ~. 1891. Sc cor. Jackson st and Central
oNe' lncSe three mdgAiheenG residence lots com
mand the hnest marine view this city; also,
overlook the National Preside Park all National
paradeS on the Presldio Reservation are Observable
from these elegant lots, and al the National Band
Concerts gwen upon the Preside Reservation or
parN are plainly heard from this property All per.
sons DESTROYS to obtain FOR a home the finest view
IA TINS city should not miss ths opportunity to pur,
chase-JacksOn aud CaiiforHla-st. cables and soon
tobe extension of the Pacihc-ay cab e lots 40 and
q :6X10U IL. Examine tbemI
The morning call., 1891-03-06
W % SO1 n ~NtxN11 III n
taOe.
Mission-A Pretty COTTAGE,

tou-This handsome cottage ccaIaias5 rooms bath
and basement; blocks only to 6OIden Gate Park
and half a block to Meal Ster-st cable; examine it;
LOT
The morning call., 1891-03-06

BERTELING has the only reliable methods to
I'll defective sight. APT Kearny street.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Headache, Dizziness
Sour stomach. bad taste In the mouth bilious at
tacks and despondenry. all OF which are the off
springs of a diseased liver
The morning call., 1891-03-06

sW. cor. OF Pierce and Green sts.-FIve choice
residence lots, surrounded by elegant residences
occupied by David Bixer ESQ.,: William Mocser,
Esq; Henry Cascbot, Esq. and many others: ii ne
marine view; persons wishing choice location for
home should examine these choice lots; street
severed and In sp eadid condition; PacIhc-aye and
uhl0n-St cables; lots 25xlOO The CaiIfornia TItis
insurance. and irnst Company Will insure the lots
the sIIIn llfS
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Z. line Of 18th ave. 125 feet n. of K st. fife view;
minutes walk 10 Golden safe PARK these lots
ready for building, and are improving IN value
daily; the electric road will pass very thsSs
choice LOTS investment VIII pay 20 per cent interest
Lots 2hrl2n
The morning call., 1891-03-06
AUCTION SALES.

WENDELL EAsroN. GEO. W. FRrsK. F. B. WILDE
The morning call., 1891-03-06
Golden Gate Park Residence Cor

Sc cor. Page and Clayton sts. and but block
II m Golden Gate Park-rhiS corner Is of
best III the Western Addition, either for business
or residence; stores below, and French fats above:
would pay very handsome interest on THE invest
meut; do not fail to examine it; Oak, Haight aud
t0-be Pagest cables; large corner lot, 81 :6x112 Is
Western Addition-Choice. Corner.
NV cor. Stanyan and Sullivan sts.-Without ex-
eep1ou one OF the best corners in this section OF
the city; elegant view of Golden Gate PARK, the
placid Pachc, Marin County hills. etc.; Sixteenth
ST. caoie will pass very near; minutes walk the
6Ollen Gate Park
The morning call., 1891-03-06

N. line OF (No1234) 10Th ST., los f. L Sanchez;
cottage has 4 rooms and bath: almost new: bay
window; is coy home; Valenca-st. cable: lot
25xI14.
The morning call., 1891-03-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
~ n LIVER
~ . Isl ass REGULATOR
EFFECTUAL Specific

t will cure all diseases caused by De-
rangement of the Liver, Kidneys,
and Stomach,
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Adjoining the above unequaled lots e. line mo
SlO) Central ave-, So feet s. OF Jackson st. a very
choice and handsome residence containing hand
some ana beautifully decorated rooms, Ia tlaSe
style architecture; very lovely home: command
ing marine view elegant surroundings, ETC.; ex-
amino ii: lot 81 81 by lOn:11
The morning call., 1891-03-06

line of 14th ave, 275 feet S. of ST.; the cleo
trc road will pass within short distance, aud only
one block from the park; lots 25xI20; easy terms.
The morning call., 1891-03-06

Sunset Heights.
NE. cor q st. and 10th ave.; i choice lots, 1916
and 25xl00
ALSO
w. side 18th ave, 100 feet n. st. one block only
from Golden Gate Park.
The morning call., 1891-02-22

in the chapel the existence of which is an
open secret. and tourists are expected to
deposit something here, in gratitude
Our friend conducted US over part of
the great house, to the extensive libraries,
the chapel and salon. with pretty pictures
and piano, but the interest in st. Bernard
grew less since the recent revelations, and
we could not help eStioning the utility Of
this great institution and the necessity for
sheltering the lives of fifty men to so little
purpose. 1t is not too long journey to go
In one day over the mountain, and women
might attend to the telephone
THE GOOD MONKS.
They live pretty well. these good monks,
and all the long hours of these many
months they study and pray, pray and
study. A strange life for a youth to
choose-ffteen years of it kills him or sends
him down to the valley an incurable.
There is frightful room-like the bloody
chambers of fairy tales - with twenty
corpses lying in it. on biers and shrouded.
And here they had been lying for many
years. white aGd frozen. just as they were
brought here generation ago. No one has
troubled to hew for them sepucher in the
rock.
Next day we departed from the Hospiee a
little disillusoned. Paint him as he is, this
modern monk of st. Bernard, no longer in
the snow, stopping over PROSTATE form,
but rather in his furnace heated saloa-with
upcast eyes and halo (can lie not retain that
single relic Of byg0ne days p and on his lips
word-not classical hello" to the man
Of BOurg st. Pierre.
ELIZABETH ". PORTER.
The morning call., 1891-02-22
FIRE COMMISSION.

Investigation OF the Repairs of an Engine
House.
The proceedings OF the Board of Fire
Commissioners were more harmonious yes
terday than during any previous meeting for
several weeks.
The application of John Barry Of Engine
3, 10 be allowed $50 for injuries received by
falling from hose-cart, was denied, be-
cause it was shown that at the time Barry
met with the mishap he was drunk.
On recommendation of Chief ScannelI.
District Engineers Welsh and wills had
their districts changed. Welsh viii here
after be on duty in District and Wills in
District 9.
The delayed bills, aggregating about
$500. for repairing Ensine-hnuse 16, were
again taken up Tor consideration on motion
Oh Commissioner Schmitt Those for labor
were allowed, but the bill OF Henry Corvell
for Sl67 80, for lime, was objected TO.
Chairman Newman said that he had been
informed by the architect Of the DEPART
ment that the amount of lime furnish ed
could not have all been used in the toumda-
ton Of the engine-house.
Other bills for material were also oh
1ected to and all were laid over for week.
ii having been decided to have the personS
who rendered them and also the architect
present at the next meeting when an inves-
tigation will be commenced.
Commissioner Martin inquired what dis
position had been made of the rbarges
against 1illermam Flemming of Truck 3
and 1t was explained that the charges had
been withdrawn and Flemming reinstated
in the department.
Commissioner Parsons called attention to
the fact that the bell over the house Of Hasa
3 IS cracked and unfit for service, aud it was
decided to recommend that the Board of
Supervisors purchase a new one
The morning call., 1891-02-22

who had them at heart The Rev.
X. G. Foute was chosen for this
important mission. and early last lent he
departed for the East. the generous layman
assuming the entire expenses of the trip.
Mr.. Foute spent week with the newly
elected dignitary and then returned to San
Francisco, bringing with him DR.. Nichols
assurance that positive answer should be
received by the diocese at certain date.
The reverend gentleman reserved the right
to make known his decision first to his own
congregation.
AS may readily be understood. it Is to
Rev. r. c. FOute that the diocese is in
debted that Bishop Nichols was induced TO
change his negative into an affirmative.
The first of the union lenten services of
the Episcopal Church was held at ST. Johns
Church with a sermon delivered by Mr..
Foute. He spoke forcibly upon the subject
of bad books. which he considers one of the
greatest evils of the times. He made
strong point against the popular sensational
novel, which works in secret corrupting our
women and young girls, giving them lower
ideal of womanhood, vulgar conception of
life, loose notions of prnprietY and laxity of
thought. The worst of it is, these books are
so cheap that boys and girls can and do read
them. at would be worse than fanatics
said Mr.. Foute, in closing, ''to say that there
are no good novels. And it is impossible to
prevent people from reading novels, let the
preacher and moralist say what they WILL