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His Superiority Is Recognized

Nevertheless, in himself he represents to
the crude minds about him dim power; the
The morning call., 1891-06-19
WORKS WHILE ASLEEP.
A Hotel Porter Who Is Affected
With SOmnamhulism.

Dick Daley, the porter at the California
Hotel, has suddenly sprung into fame, and
all because of his somnambulistic tenden-
cies. 1t is unkindly charged by those who
know him that he sleeps all day and awakes
only when he retires at night, but this Of
course is canard, and the truth OF the mat
ter is that Dick has most inconvenient way
of walking in his sleep.
To such an extent has this habit grown
upon him that he performed a most re-
markable feat yesterday morning, and in
consequence became for few hours, at
least the center of a large circle of admir-
ers. 1t seems that in addition to his duties
as a porter, " Dick" is the happy possessOr
OF an express wagon. which may be seen
from day to day standing in front Of the
Bush-Street entrance.
This wagon is his main source Of revenue,
and in it he takes not only a great pride,
but naturally an unusual degree Of interest.
So much is this the case that the express
wagon at times haunts his dreams, and on
this occasion first referred to, led TO his
strange experience. 1t seems that the
aforesaid Dick" returned to his home on
Wednesday evening, weary from his DAYS
labor, and after partaking of light supper
retired to rest, and his wife supposed to
sleep.
His companion soon followed him, but in
few hours she was suddenly awakened
by some strange influence and on being so
discovered that her husband was missing.
She Immediately instituted search, and
hearing a noise in the yard fastened out.
To her surprise she found that Dick had
harnesSed his horse, hitched it into the
wagon and mounted on the seat was prepar-
ing to drive away. She called to him, but
he paid not the slightest need. 1t then
occurred to her that he was asleep, and
with great difficulty she awoke him. 1t was
found that he had been sleeping through it
all, and SO acknowledged as he slowly re-
turned the horse to the stable and retired
again to his room.
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AT PISTOL POINT.
Daring Attempt to Rob a Resi-
dent OF PiDkney Place.

Before daylight yesterday morning,
Mexican named Notice and an unknown
white man visited the apartments of Mexl-
can woman named Vedal Mesa, who occu-
pies three rooms in the third story OF a
brick building at Is Pinkney place, an alley
off Broadway and adjoining the County Jail.
The woman knew them by sight. and they
cOnverspd for few minutes, when the white
man suddenly pointed a revolver at her
head, Notice at the same time saying in
Mexican, Give US your money or we will
kill YOU"
In trunk in her bedroom Vedal had
500 concealed, and, pretending to comply
with the robbers demand, she started toward
her room, but suddenly turned to the win
dow, intending to call for help. Notice,
perceiving her intention, graSped her by
the throat and tried to stab her with his
Stiletto.
With a superhuman effort the woman
threw off the grasp of her assailant, who
fell against the kerosene lamp, which was
extinguished. The white man, becoming
alarmed at the darkness and the w0man'S
screams, hastily ran out by the rear door,
In his fl ght brushing against and awaken
ing a young Mexican named Philip Yesser-
man, who had been asleep in an adjoining
room.
Vedal then orened the window and jumped
headlong to the pavement. distance OF
about twenty feet. The other tenants OF
the house, hearing her screams and fall,
fastened 10 her assistance and bore her
bleeding form to her apartments. In the
confusion MOjice escaped.
The patrol wagon was summoned, but the
injured woman refused TO be removed to
the Receiving Hospital, so Assistant Police
Surgeon Berry attended he: at her own
rooms Her injuries are pronounced seri-
ba HpGP
assailants the police think they know the
robbers.
The morning call., 1891-06-19
ESCAPED A WHIPPING.
The Conductors Experience With Red
Headed Deadbeat.

The Conductors Experience With Red
Headed Deadbeat.
When a conductor on Chicago suburban
train approached heavy-set, red-headed
fellow, the fellow said: Look here, you
have already punched my ticket twice"
well, but why did you give it to me
twice?"
" Because" the fellow replied, "you
came along and held out your hand and
was tempted to see how often you would
punch away my salary, for it takes about
all I can make to buy a monthly ticket.
Hold on" he added, when the conductor
began to move of. Il have discovered that
you are rObbeT, and l am gong TO call you
to account. l aIn going 10 whip you, sir. "
Il reckon not, said the conductor.
But | reckon am. | have noticed for
several years growing disposition on all
sides to rob NE, and have made up my
mind that | am going to whip every man
who feel sure is robber. l know that
you have robbed me. and L am going to
whip you. Wait minute. Lest you think
there may be some doubt as to MY ability
t. perform my duty in this matter, let me-
say that l have three medals presented
to me by different boxing associations.
What time will you be at lelsuTe?
81 don't know" said the conductor.
well, no matter, for have day off, and
can ride with you until the desired opportu-
nifty presents itself"
The conductor, who was evidently dis
turbed, went into a forward car When he
returned a few minutes later he discovered
that the TeveDgeful fellow mad gone.
What became of that red headed man?'
he asked.
HE got off at the last station" passen-
ger replied. "By the way, why didn't you
make him pay his fare?"
Because lie said that had already
punched his ticket twice"
"YeS, he said so, but the truth is you did
not punch it at all. He had no ticket. He
lives at Madison Park, and is known as the
biggest deadbeat in tile COMMUNICATES
anCaw Traveler
The morning call., 1891-06-19
SOLDIERS ON TRIAL.
Testimony in the Huat Murder Case in
Walla Walla.

WALLA WALLA, June 18.-The examina-
ton of witnesses began to-day in the trial
of priyates Evans, Muellar, Cutter, Clinton,
Charles TrumpOwer and Joseph Trum-
power, the six soldiers charged with the
murder of A. J. Hunt on April oath. Sew
eral witnesses were on the stand and de-
tailed the circumstances of the kill 6.
The most important witness was Sheriff
Mcfarland When asked by the Prose-
cutting Attorney if he recognized any of
the defendants as being present at the time
Hunt was killed, the Sheriff replied that
he recognized all of the six defendants as
being among the number who lynched Hunt
On cross examination, Mcfarland stated
that the first time he recognized the men
was when be was sent TO the garrison by
the Grand Jury to subpoena witnesses. AT
the time be served subpenaS upon the six
defendants, who were examined as wit
nesses by the Grand Jury, he did not know
their names. The Grand Jury gave him
list of names TO subpoena from the garrison.
When he recognized the men he told the
District Attorney of his suspicious that the
men had been in the mob. The first man
recognized was Charles IrumpOwer. The
Sheriff testified that at the inquest he
did not remember that he was asked II he
could identify any of the soldiers.
At the conclusion of Sheriff's McFar-
lands testimony the State rested the case.
Private Evans, one Of the defendants,
was called and testified that on the night of
the lynching be was at his quarters playing
cards, aud that he did not 90 to town that
night; did not hear of the lynching till the
next day.
Sergeant Schumacher testified that he saw
Evans IN the library Al the quarters playing
cards, between the hours Of Z and o'clock
IN the evening.
Twelve ether IriYates testified that they
saw Evans in the library playing cards, be-
tween s and 9 o'clock on the night of the
IynchiDg.
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early year in Manoa. OF which he gave
N ola h0ra 70 daoorin+iop

nearly year in Manoa. OF which he gave
an elaborate description.
He said the city was of enormous size,
and It's population almost innumerable. Not
less than 5000 w0rkmen could be seen at
their daily toll in the principal street
The Emperor's palace, built of white mar
bic, oTnamented with gold, occupied beau
tiful island. Three artificial mountains
environed the palace. One of them was
of solid gold. another of silver and the
third of salt, which was protected in
some mysterious manner from dissolution.
The palace was supported upon columns Of
ala6aster and pOrphyry. Around it were gal
leries of ebony and cedar, the wood Ork
laviShly inlaid with gold and precious stones.
Two towers guarded the entrance, each
twenty-five feet in height, and surmOunted
by immense moons of silver. Two living
lions were attached to the foot of the col
umns by chains of gold. In the palace was
large square, adorned with silver foun-
tains and vases, into which water ran
through four gold pipes. The King was
called FL Dorado, on account of the splendor
Of his costume. Among the mountains all
around were ineXhaustible mines, the source
of this spiendor. European creduity was
strong enough to give life for years to such
nonsensicel yarns; and probably no travel
Ter in the MarOni Valley from Creyaux 10
Brunetti has failed to contrast the actual
poverty of the region with the glitterng de-
Scriptions of Raleigh and MartineZ.-N. Y.
Sun.
The morning call., 1891-06-19
FOR A SISTERS HONOR.
o. G. Bunster MurderOuSly As
saults w. VI. Grennan.

Assault with intent to commit murder Is
the charge that Oroville c. BunSter of the
firm Of q. c. e Ira Bunster, tailors at 147
Taylor street, will have to answer. He was
arrested last night by Sergean. Burke and
Officer Z. Z. Byrnes on complaint of Will
lam NJ. GrenuaR who was up to Wednes-
day the head book-keeper for Ii. F. Gabel,
at 10 Stockton street
The cause for the assault is shrouded, to
a certain extent, in mystery. but it is known
that Bunster'S reason was that Grennan had
put in circulation uncOmplimentary stories
about his sister. Mrs. Gabel. Some time
ago Gabel went East and left his " lie in
charge, aud it was not long before she and
her bOOk-keeper could not agree. The
agreement to disagree took the form OF a
formal discharge for the boOk-keeper on
Wednesday.
Abou: II o'clock Grennan started home
by the Castro-stTeet line. AT Fifteenth
street he stepped off and and went over to
Sanchez. In a dark place Bunster spTang
upon him. knocked him down and beat his
head on the pavement For quite awhile he
lay unconscious and when he finally reached
his home his face was found TO be almost
pulp.
His recovery finally is hardly questioned,
but he may lose the sight of one eye and
will always bear unsightly scars. YeSter-
day afternoon Judge Rix called at his home
to take his deposition in the issuance of
warrant BunSter admits the assault, but
says he had plenty OF cause. He was re-
leased Oh $1,000 bonds
The morning call., 1891-06-19
A LOST CITY.
The One That Was Written About b
Walter Raleigh in 1896.

The One That Was Written About by
Walter Raleigh in 1896.
Mining prOspectors have recently been
hunting for the lost Adams mine and for
other digeings of reputed wealth and uncer-
tain location. Most practical miners be-
lieve these diggings never existed save in the
imagination of gifted story.tellers; but the
romances about them pale into insignifi-
canoe when compared with the remarkable
fictons concerning the discovery of precious
metals which deluded the Old World in the
sixteenth century, when crowds OF adven-
tureTs were Swarmlng westward.
The strangest of these stories related TO
enormous treasures existing somewhere in
equatorial South America. In the latter
part of that century the Old World mad not
a particle of doubt that there was an area
In eastern South America where gold was
as common as iron and copper were in Eu-
rope. Walter Raleigh was among the vic
tins of this deluSion, and he was one of
the throng that descended upon that part of
the New World in the expectation of finding
the golden paradise.
1t was in 1896 that Raleigh published the
highly eolored story Of his discovery of the
Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of
Guiana" Most writer's OF the day were
led by Indian reports TO affirm that the
golden city of Manoa. upon the banks of
Lake Parime. was to be found near the
Maroni River, in what Is now known as
French Guiana. Wherever it was, Raleigh
did not hesitate to inform Queen Elizabeth
that these reports were true. Finally, the
Spsniard, Martinez, who had most brill
liant imagination. declared that he had spent
The morning call., 1891-06-19
HER FIRST AND LAST EFFORT.

A BashfUI Young Lady Enters Into Con-
veTsatiOn With Deaf Old Man.
The word pajamas seems to old-fashioned
people a most absurd one. Perhaps because
it is so markedly foreign and unlike Eng
lish, and it not infrequently happens that
persons are found to whom the word does
not convey any definite meaning.
Not long since young lady who had just
leone out" and who is shy to q degree
almost painful, was sitting at dinner be-
side an elderly man who was very hard of
hearing. The knowledge OF her nelg boris
nfirmity ADDED to the young lady's diff
dence in the matter of addressing him; and
as he said nothing TO her, they sat side
by side in. silence for almost the entire
meal.
As the dessert appeared upon the table,
however, the lady made desperate attempt,
determined that she would not allow her
shy9ess to conquer her; and, having cast
about for a theme Of conversation, found it
in the fruit just before her.
do you like bananas? 2" she inquired of
her IeighbOT, in as distinct and audible
voice as she could command.
The gentleman turned look upon her of
some surprise, not anmiXed with a suspicion
of disapproyal at her question.
81 never wear them, he said lacOnically
THE Old-fashiOned nlght-shirt is quite good
enough for me-"
The effect upon the young lady may be
imagined.-BoSton Courier.
The morning call., 1891-06-19

ing on a thoroughly dependable elephant,
with a mahOut who takes real interest IN
his work. A thorough harmony exists be-
tween man and beast, and you feel pre-
pared for anything. But how much depends
upon that mahOut!
1T is impossible for bystander to conf
prehend the secret signs which are mutually
understood DIV the elephant and his guide
the elephant detects every movement, how
ever slight, and is thus m, seriously guided
by his intelligence; the mighty beast obeys
the unseen helm of thought Just as huge
ship yields by apparent instinct to the Tud-
der which directs her course" And he goes
on to observe: "What must be the result
should an elephant be guided by q mahOut
Of uncertain temperament?'
The great trouble when riding on an ele-
plant is tie difficulty in getting the mahOut
to obey an order. In tiger-shoOting the ele-
plant will at once detect anything like
tremor on the part Of his mahout. FIRE.
quently a good elephant may be disgraced
by the nervousness of his mahOut, nothing
being SO contagious as fear" After this
tesIimOn. it seems reasonable to think that
the elephant is as much superior in intelli-
gence to the dog as the mahout is to the ele-
miami
The morning call., 1891-06-19
MARRIED..

FOFF-METZLER-In this city, June l6, 1891, by
the Rev }. NJ. Buehler, Gustave Fof and Sidonia
Metzer.
DOWE-ENGEL-In this city, June IA, 1891, by the
Rev j. NJ Buehler. Joseph Dove and Bertha
Enge
UHTE-AHLBORN-In this city. June IA 1891, by
the Rev. j. NJ. Buehler, Diedrch Uhte and Minna
AhIborn
FREED -SIMON-In this city. June H. 1891. by
the Rev. NJ. S. Levy. Jacob Freed and Celia Simon.
GOLDSTEIN-JOEL- In this city June IS, 1891,
by the Rev. NJ. 5. Levy, Abe Goldstein and Adele
f. JOEL
MINER-SHUMAN-I this city June II, 1891,
by the Rev. Dr. Stebbins Frank &. Miner and
Lizzie n Shuman.
RCSS-FAULKNER-I this city. June 10, 1891.
by the Rev Father Flood, Allan Ross and Emily
Faulkner
HOOPER-PARDOw-In San Rafael June 16.
1891, by the Most Rev. Archbishop Ricrdan JO-
seph G.. Hooper of Sonoma aud Mary BeTchmanS
PardnM OF New YORK
The morning call., 1891-06-19
AFFLICTED WITH SLEEP.
A Foundryman Who Drops OF Suddenly
and keeps II Up for DAYS.

and Keeps 1t Up for Days.
a curious case, aud one that is attracting
much attention, is that of John Wander
hover, an honest German employed in the
foundry Of the West Milwaukee car shops
Three months ago Vanderhover visited
some friends. He was feeling well, both
mentally and physically.
He talked to his friends for awhile and
then suddenly fell asleep. 1t was done so
quickly that his friends could hardly realize
it. He was carried home and kept NJ his
sleep for ten days, much to the surprise and
alarm of his wife and friends. When he
finally awoke he could scarcely be con-
vInced that he had slept longer than over
night He was none the worse for his ex-
perience except for being little weak on
account Of inactivity.
All went well with him up to a
few days since, when he went to
the foundry as usual, feeling en-
trely well. After working for several
hours he suddenly fell asleep, and all eff
forts to awake him were fruitless. He was
brought to the city and sent to his home.
His sleep was unbr0ken three days. when
he opened his eyes and staid awake for
about an hour. He then went off again.
This time he continued aleep until yeStsr-
day morning, when he showed signs of hay
ing done with his nap. During the day he
awoke sufficiently to allow his being taken
to a chair, where he dozsd and nodded all
day. To-day he was little wider awake.
His physicians attribute the peculiar traits
exhibited by Vanderhover to the effect on
his system of the gases and heat in the
foundry.
During Vanderhover's slumber fits he is
utterly obivious to the sounds that usually
annoy sleepeTs. The household duties are
attended to as usual, with their attendant
noises People come into the house in num-
bers and talk without subduing their vol es
The shouts of boys playing baseball in the
neighborhOod and the rumbling of beer
carts aud ice-wagons by the door are as
nothing to him.-Milwaukee special to n.
Y Press.
The morning call., 1891-06-19
FOUND GUILTY.
Verdict Of the Jury in The Hale Murder
Case.

MERGED, June 1s.-Argument for the de-
Tense 10 the trial Of Ebert Hale for the
murder of Mrs. Lottie Z. Mcdowell CON-
menced on Thursday, the 18th inst, by At
torneys Peek AMI BreckInridge, and closed
on Tuesday, the 10th inst, when W. E.
Turner Of Modesto commenced his argu-
ment for the prosecution, and closed to-day
at noon. Judge Law read his charge, and
at a few moments after II o'clock the jury
retired. There was considerable excitement
in town Oh account Of the verdict in the
late Olsen murder case, and much anxiety
was expressed by the crowds Of people in
and about the CouTt-huuse, but they had
not long to wait At 80 the Sheriff was
informed that verdict had been agreed
urOn, and in few moments the courtroom
was crowded with eager, anxious people.
The jury came in with verdict OF guilty
Of murder Ia the first degree, with life
sentence
The morning call., 1891-06-19
BIBLE CONFERENCE.
The Session at Pacific Grove Attended
Prominent Christian Workers.

The Session at Pacific Grove Attended by
Prominent Christian Workers.
PACIFIC GROVE, June 1S.-The Young
Mems Christian Associations special ex-
cuTsion train brought to this place yesterday
over $50 excursionists. A majority of this
number returned nome this evening. The
weather is delightful. and the excursiOniSts,
generally, awaited themselves of the bath
ing. boating and riding privileges. A large
delegation of pastors, Christian workers
and members of the Dung Mems Christian
associations remain in attendance upon the
FIRST Bible conference. The conference
opened yesterday morning with a special
season of prayer, led by Captain Isaiah
Bray. A Bible reading in the afternoon,
conducted by c. 5. Mason, and an eloquent
address to young men by Rev. Dr.. Case con-
cluded Yesterday programme. The Bible
reading this afternoon was conducted with
marked ability by Rev. II. N. DUb0Se, who
also delivered the address this evening.
Among other prominent Christian workers
In attendance are Rev DR.. Gibson, Il. j.
McCOy. John Currie, the Evangelist, and
Rev. DuJ0se, editor Of the Pacific MethO-
dist
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NOT ALWAYS TO THE SWIFT.
A Man Who Got Along in the World by
Attending to Business.

A Man Who Got Along in the World by
Attending to Business.
"This is my first regular trip on the South
Side line" said the loquaciouS passenger to
the driver of the night car. i've been a
West Slider for year. Before that / lived
on the North Side. Before that l lived in
half a dozen suburbs. Move every May
is my motto. A man wants change"
"Tnat's So" said the driver.
"Same way with my business" continued
the lOquacious passenger. "Iye just gone
into the real estate business. Before that /
tried the Board of Trade. Before that |
was ticket broker. Oh, I've been most
everything regular jack-Of- all-trsdes.
'TwOn't do for man 10 stay too long in q
thing and get rusty"
That's So" said the driver
Sometimes I'm up; sometimes Pm down.
I've had my carriage and pair, and I've
tried the walking. Pm down now But
Amt kicking. 'Varety's the spice of life,
you know"
That's so,' replied the driver.
Driving must be mighty 1hOnotonous.
IT'S, amt it?'
"Oh, $685."
ANY money In it?"
"'Bout S75 month"
SCOT anything laid by?"
blouse and lot"
"What're they worth?'
1--WE been offered $500"
"GOt fanily?"
five raised eight-five boys and three
girls"
" Been driving for the company long?"
Oh, bout twenty-five years. "-Chicago
Tribune.
The morning call., 1891-06-19
RUNAWAY ENGINES.

The Old Ben Franklin Stopped In It's
Mad Career by OiIing the Tracks.
The old Long Island railroad had a single
track. with numerous switches and tuTnings.
One dark night. when the conductor was
taking three passenger cars through to
Greenport, after travelling six or eight miles
he noticed the headlight of locomotive in
his rear. What could it mean? The loco
motive was gaining rapidly upon him. He
ordered the engineer to put on more steam.
Then followed wild chase through the
night. PurSuer and pursued tore along at
the highest speed. Showers of sparks fell
from the wheels. Everybody on the cars
believed that the engineer of the pursuing
locomotive was either drunk or asleep. At
last bright idea struck the fireman. He
remembered that locomotive can make no
progress on greasy rails. The contents of
two huge cans of kerosene were poured
upon the track. The device proved success
full. Soon the headlight of the purSuer
grew dim in the distance. The train was
stopped and backed up to solve the mystery
A laughable sight was revealed.
There stood the old ben Frank lin," puff
ing and snorting and paving like q wild
bull, the drlving-wheels buAing around on
the creased track like all possessed, but not
gaining an inch.
Sanding the track, they bore down on the
man was visible. There was a full head of
steam or, but the fires were getting low.
Pushing back to the next station with the
runaway engine, the conductor was there
handed dispatch, informing him that the
Ben Franklin' had broken loose, and
ordering him to switch it off at Lakeland
and wreck it.
Tie oileo track. however, had saved the
ben Franklin" from destruction.
Locomotive runaways are not uncommon.
Two engines once collided on track of the
Boston and Maine Railroad in Tewksbury.
The shock opened the thrOttle-valve of one
Of them. The engineer had already Jumped
down, and off went the locomotive like
shot, headed for Lowell. Reaching the end
of the track at the Lowell station, IL over
turned the bunker as though it were wsp
of straw, went plowng through the floor of
the station for distance of seventy-fiye
feet, and entered the express office. Crash
ing through the partition that separated this
office from the station quarters, it wrecked
one end OF the baggage-rOOm in passing. At
last 1t grated its head against the brick wall
which adjoined the public sidewalk. and
had torn out quite section before the floor
gave way. Down plunged the engine into
the basement emitting clouds Of steam and
smoke, but now comparatively harmless
Newark Journal.
at an uptown wedding in Philadelphia