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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-20
AMUSEMENT NOTES..
Operate Matters-The Press Club Benefit
MYstic Shriners at the RaIdwin

operate Matters-The Press Club Benefit.
Mystic Shriners at the Baldwin.
The audience at The Powell-street Theater was
dismissed last evening without the performance
OF "Ghe Flying Dutchman." owing 10 the illness
or Mr. William Mertens, tile Yanderdecken OF
the distribution, whose throat-ail had grown
more serious than was expected. The following
note received from the tenor Of the company
Is III place here:
SAN Francisco, Feb. 10, 1891.
TIE CdH' WIN you permit me to inform you
Grand Opera Company. Ny reasons for leaving the
organization are purely and only financial ones.
nave SHOWN Inc IN the past, ana hope VIII merit
'heh In the future. Very respectfully,
Sufficiently the following note was received
Hess:
1 beg to inform You that since Mr. GuiIIe,s note.
lawyer. who VIII bring about an Interview between
Mr.. Hess and the tenor Tomorrow C2OthJ. and
everything will then be fixed all right.
This evening Carmen" will be given as fare
well reriormance-Miss Guthrie and Sig. Guile
In The cast.
AT the Baldwin last evening the members of
Inc Mysllc Shrine assembled In force, and with
their feZzes, jewels aud other paraphernalia The
auditorium was made very picturesque in APP
pearahce. The manifestation was IN respect 10
MIR. Samuel Edwards, the comedian OF The COM
pany ana noble of The shrine as agreed upon
three months ago before the company left New
YORK. Magnificent floral offerings were passed
over the footlights TO Mr.. Edwards, gifts from
its utmost capacity.
Manager Walter retres from the Orpheum
alter Tomorrow nights benefit 10 John and
Iille MorrsSey. McGtane and Cort hold
lease OF The establishment covering four years
and ten months The benefit to The Morrisseys
as arranged will be the notable affair of the
season.
F. w. Zimmermanns grand farewell concert
VIII take place at Irving Hall this evening, Feb
rudry 10Th. The programme is very ricn IN Sc
lectlons and the best talent in the city has been
engaged 10 do ample Justice to them.
HE matinee, given as a testimonial to the
Press Club OF this city at the Baldwin yesterday
afternoon, WAS most successful affair." con-
sldered arllsicaly and financially. In fact, as
regaid DIS talent, the managers OF The affair were
embarrassed with riches The treasury of the
club VIII be strengthened TO the extent of sew
eral hundred dollars, and no doubt the useful
ness OF tile club will be thereby enhanced. There
Is sound conservative feeling developing IN
this Institution which cannot but be productive
OF good lesuIts
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"ACTING" ON A SUNDAY.

Manager Walter Sued for Breach of a
Contract.
Annie Abbott and her husband, r. N. Alb
bott, have sued Gustav Walters, the theatre
cal manager, to recover $500 for breach of
contract of MAY 5, 1884," according to the
complaint. The plaintiff, Annie Abbott,
agreed to produce at the Orpheum Theater
the play 1.-THE Little Georgia Magnet" for
two weeks in succession. Walter to pay her
$500 week and furnish the house in proper
condition for the reception of an audience.
This agreement on the part of the latter, it
is alleged, was not fulfilled, he having at
the beginning of the second week made the
completion OF the engagement impos sible,
and hence the suit. Annie contracted in
her play to lift 1000-pound weights, swing
six big men around in one hand and do
other marvellous feats Of might, but she re-
fused to "act" on Sunday, though the con-
tract so provided. Yet Mr.. Walters hoped
to be able to talk her into it. but he failed,
and Annie AYERS that Walters made things
80 unpleasant for her that she could not
fulfill her second weeks engagement
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SHOT ON THE STREET.

a Simple Case That the Police Could Not
Unravel.
Michael Haley, a young man about q
years of age, who is well known to the DO
lice, was shot last night in front of a saloon
on the corner of Tenth and Folsom streets.
The bullet took effect in the left side, Just
above the hip. Haley was removed to
neighboring drugstore and from there to
the Receiving Hospital DIR. Bunker probed
for the bullet but could not locate il. The
subject was entirely too drunk to
tell anything about the affair save that he
was shot by the bar-keeper of the saloon
He did not know his name, and did not care
TO have him arrested. Sergeant Barnstead
and two officers were detailed to Investigate
the case, but returned with less knowledge
than Haley had himself impaired. The
wound is considered very dangerous by the
hospital physicians. No arrest was made
by the police. The peopf6 at the saloon
and drugstore withheld all information.
and treated the shooting as a Joke.
Later In the night Officer I. l.. RYAN ar
rested William Hartman. the keeper of the
saloon at the northeast corner of Folsom and
Tenth streets, and charged him with assault
TO commit murder. Hartman saws that
Haley came into his saloon with Billy Ban
nan and a man named johnson, They
ordered the drinks and refused to nav for
them. lie ordered them out and closed the
door. Haley returned and tried to batter
down the door, when he fred upon him.
Haley had only been out Of jail two weeks,
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The temperature this
morning at o'clock was as follows: Chi
eago 30. New York 2So, Cincinnati 2Se. ST.
Louis 220 above, Winnipeg 50 below.
lRoNwooD (Mich.), Feb. 19-Joseph Ber-
gance was killed aud two other miners seri-
ousIy injured by the falling of ore in the
shaft oil the Aurora mine this morning.
AUSTIN (Tex.), Feb. 9.-The bill making
prize-fighting in Texas peuitentiary
offense has passed the House. The term Of
imprlsonmentranges from two to five wears.
MONTICELLO (Wis.), Feb ia farmer
named johnson, living north of this place,
on returning homo from town found his
house in flames and his two little children
burned to death.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Baroness Bur
dette-Coutts is failing in health, although
not seriously i'll. The Baroness is about n
years OF age. Her young husband pays her
devoted attention,
New YORK, Feb. ia London special
says: The Bank of England still Continues
to realize on the assets of the Barings.
This policy has tendency to ease the finan-
clal situation, and in the end will lead to
the cheapness Of money,
New YORK, Feb ia WASHINGTON
special says: 1t is predicted at the Treas
ury that there will be q further decline in
the price Of silver bullion owing to the sur
plus in sight, which now exceeds $4,000, 600
ounces.
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The Assembly.
The LAST STONE.
Practical Completion Of The Mare Island
Dfg-DOGk.

VALLEJO, Feb. 19-About 8 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, in the presence Of
Rear-Admiral Benham. Captain Walker,
Lieutenant Lefavor, Civil Engineer Matson
Foreman Mason DEMO and a number of
other prominent officials at the navy-yard,
the last stone was placed in position in the
granite dry-dock. Several Photographic
views were taken and few words of con-
graduation offered at the final completion
of this mighty structure that has been I'M
der construction during the past nineteen
years. Almost 81, 100000 has been expended
for labor and material in the work. There
vet remains considerable to do before it can
be said to be flashed, as all of the seams
have at some future time to be pointed"
which will probably require the time of six
mechanics for year. 1t is, however, a
piece of work of which those who have had
ANYTHING TO do with its construction may
well be DrOU1
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L. Miller was elected Secretary of the COM
mittee and Financial Secretary of the bench
show. Messrs. Higgs. Rennie. Martin and
Lewis were appointed to wait on the vari-
Gus railroads and Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Ex-
press to secure a reduction in transportation
rates if possible.
TWAS decided to charge an entrance fee,
10 all cases. OF So for each dog bitches with
filters, So; this fee emitting the bitch to
compete In open classes. The regular prizes
will consist of silver and bronze medals aud
diplomas.
great many valuable specials have been
received. One hundred and six classes are
provided for, including every known breed.
FORTY dollars was added to the guarantee
fund, making nearly $500 now on hand The
show VIII be held April 18th to May ID.
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GENERAL SHERMAN.
Farewell, brave warrior, FAREWELL
Your fighting days are Ger;
The trumpet's call or lannon's boom
Shall never wake thee more.
No more You'll meet your comrades dear
Around the camp-fres glow
Or win again, in mimic war,
The fields won long ago.
No more they'll see your honest face
Or hear your manly voice,
Or be to every loyal heart
Their ide and their choice.
No mere you'll hear, In martial strains,
The song that chants your fame
The glorious " March Through Georgia."
That quenched rebellioa's flame.
Your sword Is sheathed, your campaigns DER,
Your earthly victory's won;
You're gone to realms OF endless peace,
To glories but begun,
Where spirits of the great and good
That you had known below
Shall meet and welcome you again,
And welI-earned praise bestow.
San francisco, Feb. IS, 1891. S. MOORE.
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The Question Was satt1eh-

The Lyceum and Debating Society of the
Young Mems Christian Association held an
open meeting in the main uall last night,
James A. Wilson presiding.
j. A. Buckstell read thoughtful essay on
he Influence OF Nature on the Character
and Mind of Man" Tie question debated
was:
Is II just that n so-called Inferior race-such az
the American Indians or the African negroes
should be compelled 10 sacrifice their natural
rights 10 The interests OF higher civilizations
Afrmative-J. T. Scott, II. &. Cupples; mega
tlve-H. q. d. Cowell, ira Coburn.
AT the conclusion of the argument, the
audience, on division. gave a decision in
favor of the negative side, both In regard to
the superiority of the arguments presented
and also 10 the merits of the question.
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The Suffer County Suicide.

MARYsvILLE. Feb. 19.-The chief subject
of conversation on the streets yesterday was
the suicide of Henry Hawley Tuesday in
Suffer County. All kinds of rumors are
afoat as to the cause. but nothing definite
could be learned. The prevailing opinion is
that there was woman in it, but the per
son cannot be ascertained. 1t appears that
ne was engaged to lady and he left her
erty consisted of several thousand acres of
stock land in the Suffer County buttes and
200 acres of farming land
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Articles of Incornnratinn.
eTSHeS OH 1hHNVI PUI dtIOfs
The following concerns have filed arti

The following concerns have filed articles
of incorporation:
The North Savage Mining Company: Directors
tn omas l. Atkinson. John Stevens. George
W. brewer, Martin Demoiraux aud Frank A
Hassey; subscribed and capital stock 81. 900.
600. s@'''0'
The Carranza-Aladdin Lamp Company; DI.
dina, Clifford f. Irwin, W. D. Mansfield and
A, Munoz. San Francisco; capital stock 5000.
600, OF which $1,000 has been subscribed
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Lower Railroad Rates.

PASADENA, Feb. 19.-Secretary James V.
Kelly OF the State Board of Railroad
Commissioners was here yesterday to
see that the papers notifying the
Terminal and Southern California COM
panies to lower their rates between here and
papers were delayed on the way. and only
reached City Attorney Arthur Yesterday.
They VIII lie served at once. The boards
prompt action meets with the commendatIon
OF the citizens.
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THE MAID FIGHTS BACK.
Mrs. Amy Croker GiIig Sued for Malicious
Prosecution.


SACRAMENTO, Feb. ia couple of
months ago a young German girl named
Amelia Gehring, who had been employed as
maid by Mrs. Amy Crocker Glllig, was ar
rested in San Francisco on the charge of
robbery and brought back to Sacramento
for trial It was alleged that she had stolen
many valuable pieces of lace, ribbons,
wearing apparel, diamonds and pieces of
iewelry. She was held to. answer by the
Police Court, but jury in the Superior
Court last night brought in verdict of not
guilty. The girl this morning, through her
attorneys, Clinton l.. and Lincoln White,
brought suit in the Superior Court against
Mr. and Mrs. Ii. NJ. Gillig of Sacramento
for $4,000 for malicious prosecution. Miss
Gehring also brought suit in the Justice s
Court against the Giligs 10 recover wear
ing apparel belonging TO her and which is
valued at nearly S120 which she alleges was
wrongfully taken from the plaintiff by de-
PENDANTS.
Following right on the heels OF the verdict
in the GehrinG case, Mrs. f. B. Crocker,
mother of Mrs. Gillig, advertises her SPLEEN
did mansion at Third and o streets for
sale, together with tile stable horses, car
rlGgeS, etc.
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Grand Army Rennion

RED BLUFF. Feb. 19-Judge A. ].
Buckles of Solano County. Commander of the
Division of California of the G. A. r.. adj
dressed Mansfield Post, the Sons OF Veter-
ans, Woman's Relief Corrs and large
livered a forcible, eloquent and nairiotic
address. A literary and musical programme
followed, being supplemented by sumntu.
GUS repast furnished by the Woman's Relief
Corps. Judge Buckles went to Redding
this evening. 'uuin
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Governor Colcord,s Rsonn.ion

CARSON, Feb. Ex-Governor Colcord ten
dered reception to the members of the
Legislature and citizens tonight. Appro-
pirate addresses were made The Exccu-
tive residence oyerfowed with good cheer.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph K. Grismer of san
Francisco were in attendance, together with
other members of the Beacon Lights troupe.
The affair was one of the most successful
ever held in the Governors house Citizens
from various parts of the State were in at
tendance
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Weather Returns.

SAN BERNARDINo, Feb. 19.-The storm
is over. The weather cleared this morning.
The rainfall since last report is oSS of an
inch, making a total of 1896 for the season.
The mountains are covered with snow,
which lies low. The rainfall for the storm
at the Bear Valley Reservation is 8 inches.
GILRoY, Feb. 19.-Very light showers pre-
vailed here to-day The warm atmosphere
and continued moisture is most beneficial to
the crops. A large addition to the tree
acreage will be made this year.
prevailing,
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The Knoxville Mine Accident.

NAPA, Feb. 19.-The young man who fell
into the shaft at the Knoxville mine and
was killed last Sunday had only been at
work there two weeks and VERY little is
known of him. He was a native of Sweden.
aged II years. Nothing is known as to
where lie came from or whether lie has any
relatives. lie fell 100 feet and was Killed
almost instantly.
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Contra Costa Rnrr1ar

Thomas Donnelly, who is wanted at Con-
cord, Contra Costa County, for the burglary
on January 18th of p. o. Neustadter' ;
store, has been arrested by Officer Mcguire.
There was a reward of $50 out for his ar
rest. He extracted from the safe in the
place some cash. checks and drafts and
then disappeared and was not seen until
Officer Mcguire found him in this city. He
was turned over to the custody of the Com
ira Costa Sheriff Yesterday.
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HARD FOR MIR. BURRIS.
Spectators in Court-Room Applaud Il
Verdict A Yainst Hin,

Spectators in Court-Room Applaud the
Verdict Against Him.
In the criminal libel case of John f. Bur-
ris, an attorney, against w. Ii. Mccartney,
the jury in Judge Troutt's department yes
terday returned verdict OF not guilty.
Mccartney admitted having written let
ter accusing Burris of robbery and other
crimes, and in defense introduced evidence
to substantiate his accusations. His plan
was apparently successful, for it took the
jury just five minutes to arrive at verdict.
The instant the same was announced the
spectators, who had crowded the courtroom.
burst out into applause, and the stern repri-
mand of the Dailiff could not quiet them for
n moment
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a VICIOUS DEED.
A Young Hoodlum Breaks the Skull of an
Ineffersive Chinaman.

Ineffersive Chinaman.
NEVADA CITY, Feb. 19.-Last evening a
messenger arrived with news that a brutal
crime had been perpetrated at Wilson
ranch, one mile east of this city. Henry
Willis, aged 10 years, whose parents reside
at Dutch Flat, had gone to house occupied
by Chinese gardeners, who have a ranch
leased, and finding an aged Chinaman there
alone. asked for cigar, which WAS refused
Willis then took a trunk from under the
bed. When the Chinaman interfered a
struggle ensured, during which Willis picked
up an ak and fractured the old mans skull
Thinking the victim dead, he dragged the
trunk from the house and took from it over
$500 in coin, with which he fed afoot to
Dutch Flat, eighteen miles distant Sheriff
Dunster pursued. and finding him in bed at
home early this morning, arrested him and
brought him back.
Young Willis has a record as a criminal
He has served one term in the Placer
County Jail for petty Larceny and is sus-
peeted of having been engaged in numerous
thefts here. The Chinanan was alive this
morning but he will die
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H. X. EnOs, prominent banker. and President
Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad,
died in New York City yesterday morning
Prince SanjO Sanelomi, Prime Minsier and
Acting Minister OF the Imperial Household,
President OF The Council of Court and GUS odian
OF The Great Seal of Japan, died yesterday at
Yokohama.
The Earl OF Beauchamp died yesterday.
Judge john q. Berkshire OF the Indiana Su.
preme Court died last evening OF pneumonia.
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A Suit Retween Rnnls

The First National Bank of Oil City has
brought suit in the Superior Court against
the Pacific Bank of this city. The Oil CITY
a note of S11G6 80 from William Clnff e 10
OF this city at the instance of the COMPLAIN.
ant. but the defendant refuses to pay over
the money F"' 0'oA
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Runaway Accident.

MARYsvILLE, Feb. 19.-An accident that
came near resulting seriously occurred this
afternoon. Mrs. j. r. Garrett and Mrs.
Williams and her daughter, from Iowa, were
out driving, when the horses became fright
ened at roadscraper and ran off the
grade, upsetting the carriage. William
Fielding, the driver, and one of the ladies
were thrown out of the vehicle, but the
other two ladies caught in the top. The
horses started to run with the overturned
carriage, with the two ladies inside, but
were caught by the driver. Mrs. Garrett
sustained fracture of the wrist, and all
OF the party were badly shaken up. Two
OF the ladies had very narrow escape
from death.
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Usual Badge of Mourning.

An order issued from headquarters of the
Second Brigade, N. G. c., anent the death
OF Sherman directs that the flags on all
armories in this brigade will be displayed
at half-mast until the 22d inst. The colors
of regiments and companies will be draped
in mourning, and ali officers in the brigade
will wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days from the date of this order.
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MARRIED..

MURDOCH-wHITE-In this city, February 49,
1891. by the Rev. Joseph Worcester, Charles A.
Murdoch and winifred White, both of San Fran
cisco.
ASMUSSEN-woLCoTF-In this city, February
10, 1891, Christian v. Rasmussen and Cora VOL
colt.
NEwMARK-PAYNE-In Benicia. February IT,
1891, by the Rev. DIR. Bishop, Richard Newmark
OF the late DIR. V. and A. Z Newmark, and
Augusta Louie PAYNE.
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Damage Done by the Overflow.

CLIFTON (Ariz.). Feb 19.-The river was
at a standstill all night, but this morning
began to rise and is now washing the Ari-
IONA and New Mexico road-bed. S. Abra-
hams residence and other property, includ-
ing the North Clifton bridge, had been
swept away. Matters look serious. Evil
dences Of damaged houses above here can be
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Refuse to Reduee Rates

PASADENA, Feb. 19-The Southern Cali
fOrnia and Terminal roads refuse to lower
the rates between here and Los Angeles to
the former standard, in accordance with the
notices served by the State Railroad Com
mission. The commission will likely meet
Secretary Kelly is still in Los Angeles and
the outcome is awaited with much interest.
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HORSESHOE CoMPANY.-The following have
been elected Directors of the California Horse
Patrick Noblt, c. NJ. Keeney and 2. Burns. I'M,
officers elect are: L. b. Benchley, President:
Calvin Paige, Vice-President; Patrick Noble
and Treasurer.
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Brother Rettelin,s Tnnr.

Brother Bettelin of St. Mary's College
Oakland. has started on his contemplated
tour throughout the Northwestern States
ms purpose being to visit all the Catholic
schools and colleges in that district. will
the view of noting the curricua and meth.
DDS of study in vogue in the different insti.
tutinne 'AAS'i
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California on Wheels.

MARYsvILLE, Feo. 19.-"California on
Wheels" arrived here at $40 o'clock this
morning, and will remain till 4:15 o'clock
Tomorrow morning, when it will leave for
Woodland by way of Knights Landing. A
constant stream of visitors entered the car
after its arrival, and every body seemed
greatly pleased with the exhibit.
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a Fatal Mistake.

MERGED, Feb. ia Farmland on John
Muller's ranch, near Smelling, took dose
Of strychnine last night by mistake. think
ing he was taking quinine, and he died this
morning. The messenger who came to
MERGED for Coroner 0'Brien did not give
the mans name. and the Coroner has not
yet returned from the ranch.
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Freder;ct Warde 81 socromor.o

SACRAMENTO, Feb 19.-Frederck Warde
and Mrs. d. 7. Bowers played Henry
VIII " at the Metropolitan Theater tonight
to packed house, and aroused the great
est enthusiasm.
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Not the Greanwnnd Mnrdernrs-

NAPA, Feb. 19.-Sheriff Mckenzie re-
ceived photographs tonight of the two men
arrested al Carson, New, who were sus-
pected of being the Greenwood murderers,
but they are not the men, and the Sheriff
has telegraphed that they be released.