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courts which exist in most of the glorious
old palaces of Europe. The result was the
development of the game of lawn tennis.
The materials for the carrying out of the
sport are so simple, and the paraphernalia,
owing to the competition of the manufac-
turers OF sporting goods, so comparatively
cheap. that In California at Least. it is the
exception and not the rule that lawn
tennis outfit cannot be found in any home
where an adequate amount of garden space
surrounds the family residence.
Like all new things, and games especially,
lawn tennis for a long time remained the
pastlme Of favored few. But as that great
politician Frank Sullivan would and ALWAYS
does at public meetings say, IF the ladies
are with US. success is assured; so the
ladies' came to the rescue and support of
The game or lawn tennis. When it became
generally known that the fair sex could not
only join in the new-fangled tennis game
but also hold their own against the average
run OF players Of the opposite sex, then the
success of the new game was and immedi-
ateiy became settled conclusion.
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japanese, all with their most tempting
genere. are here. living together in mutual
good will; and with tailors from London.
perfumers and modistes from Paris and
wlidering display and variety of costly
wares ana Injuries than could be found
save by a conn0isseur in Paris. London or
New York
This not only adds greatly to the charm
ana interest OF the street scenes and dis
plays, but tend toward lrxuriousuess in
habit and life on the part of those enjoying
the winter upon the islands. These folk.
as rule are drawn from the weathiest
OF the English, Germans and French. They
I'VE snmptuously at the great hotels. at
Il9s or IN private villas in the suburbs of
Naletta, the principal CT which is Sliema-
Where the elegance and display is not outri.
vailed in the London West Fad. The Eng
lIsh government of Malta has provided
splendid driveways and greatly improved
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Is native Of san Francisco and the daugh-
ter Of the late Charles +. Barry, at one time
searcher of records In this city She is now
the stepdaughter Of Mr. X. w. Hent, also
of this city. She is considered a very beau
tiful woman, is passiouateIy fond of horses
and riding, and when seen oa a magnificent
animal in the park attracts much attention
by her hne appearance. Mrs. Halnes has
received thorough education that includes
music and the languages. She is always be-
comingly and attractiveiy attired, added
to which is a bright and charming manner
that is decidedly winning. She is very
successful entertainer, and invariably takes
An Interest in any entertainment being
arranged at the Hotel Pleasanton, where
she resides. She is yet a young matron,
having married about five years ago, her
husband being DR.. Haines. Her only child
is bright little daughter, to whom the
mother is devOtedIy attached. and with
whom she may often be seen in an after
Moons promenade. About five months ago
Mrs. Halnes lost by death her uncle, the
late III. y. Cook, who was Consul for Greece.
Mrs. Haines, accom- panied by her daughter,
anticipates visit shortly to Del Monte.
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DELIGHTFUL TENNIS.
Rapid Progress Of the Pastlme in
California.
A Brief History Of the Development Of the
Game and Its Struggle Against
Ignorant Criticism.

The game of lawn tennis is a compare
lively new institution anywhere. but Cali
fornia. with her ever-ready aptitude to take
up, foster and perfect any kind of outdoor
sport which promises to develop the physi-
cal powers of the youth of the Pacific Coast,
caught on to the new game long before many
OF her sister States extended their patronage
TO the pastime.
The oldtime game of tennis is known the
wide world over, but the expense Of con-
structing proper tennis court was so great
that people of small and even moderate
means could not dream of providing the ne
cessary requisites for the legitimate game.
Consequently, as general and sociable
diversion, croquet, which perm tilted the join
ing in of both sexes, held the sway. An
inventive British genius however had been
studying over the game of tennis as played
at the great public schools of England and
by professionals at the magnificent tennis
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Who. comparatively speaking, Is a recent
accession TO the ranks of prominent society
ladies, as she has only resided here for the
past five years. She is native of st.
Louis. No., was formerly Miss Josephine
McKellOps, and the only daughter of DR..
MckellopS, a prominent physician of that
city. AS a young lady she was quite soci-
ETY. belle. being also an artist of rare tai
ents. Much of her work having been placed
on exhibition both in st. Louis and New
York .iher paintings have attracted consider
able attentiOn-so much so, in fact, that she
was invited 10 paint the large piece which was
the prize that was 20 be given by the COM
mittee of the New York dog show about
five years ago. The lady has studied under
the best masters, and for that purpose spent
some time in Europe. After her return
some of her work was valued at over $1,000
labor Mrs. Bowler was a member of the
Mccullough Dramatic Club, swell affair in
81, Louis that has now gone out of exist
ence. The lady has much dramatic talent,
and has often played with amateurs, and
always for works of charity. She was also
extremely popular with the Tennessee
Chiekasaw Guard, and extended them many
eourtesies whenever they visited ST. Louis.
She is also well known in Buffalo,
where her friend, Mrs. Dr.. Mixer, dedicated
to her the well-known poem, The De-
serted House" Mrs. Bowler is demi-
blonde with large dark eyes and golden
bronze hair
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A COLLECTION OF OLD WATCHES.
Odd and Ancient Time pie ces q Oft Together
by the Late MIR. j. Osborn Emery.

Odd and Ancient Time pie ces e. OF Together
by the Late MIR. j. Osborn Emery.
New York sun.
When Mr.. j. Osborn Emery died two years
ago he left a collection of jewelry, bric-a-
brac, relics, books, prints aud ANTIQUE
watches, which he had spent thirty-five
years in collecting. There are 253 antique
watches. among other things. picked up in
out-of-the-way places. 1t is said 10 be the
most extensive private collection of antique
watches in the United States and perhaps in
the world. The dates of the pieces extend
back over at least three centuries, and
many, even of the old timepieces, are yet
in good working order. The designs on the
eases OF many of them are artistic examples
of fine work in silver and gold. With manv
OF the watches are appropriate chains and
seals.
Que OF the oldest watches in the collection
is OF gilt, perforated and partially covered
with leather, interviewer with gold. The
dial Is gilt. and the hour-hand and alarm
are set by movement of the inside dial.
A watch. said to have been owned By one
of Lord Nelson's aids, aud supposed 10 have
been carried at the battle of Trafalgar, is
pa inches In diameter. 1t has six dials, In
GLIDING hour-hand, minute-hand, day of
month. regulator, secondhand and sweep
hand. The balance wheel is set with dia-
monds and Is exposed. a double-csse gold
watch, made by Daniel de ST. Leu in Lon
don 10 1881. strikes the hours. halves and
quarters by separate drum and chain.
Probably the most valuable watch in the
collection Is of gold, aud was made by Cour-
voisier in Paris. 1; represents great deal
Of fine work. IL is 23s inches in diameter
and three-Quarters Of an inch thick. There
are two eDameled dial faces, and each dial
has three inclusive dials. On the front are
three hands denoting the days of the week
and OF the month, and a planetary hand
indicating the changes of the moon. The
second dial denotes time. On the center
pivot is double hand which required two
years to make q complete revolution. A
silver chronometer by F. Cox Savory Of
London weighs 80 ounces -
The majority OF the watches in the collec-
ton are of the bullseye pattern. with elab-
oratefy ornamented cases.
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hhc- NAIhEK GRAVES,
A matron of ten years, Is the only child
of the many-times millionaire. Mr.. j. g.
James. She was born at Elk Lake, Pike
county. Mo-, where the family homestead
still remains. She was brought TO this
county when quite child, and here received
her education, graduating at the Irving In
sntute. She Is proficient in Latin. French
and music, both vocal aud Instrumental
She Is also quite an artist with the brush,
and equal TO any amateur In that art As
Miss Mande James, tile wealthy heiress she
was great belle in society. and deseryedly
popular with both young and old people In
her set. Her marriage to Mr. Graves was
the occasion of n grand celebration at the
James residence on Howard street. her
bridesmaids being the Misses Bette McMul-
lin, Birdie Newlands, Susie Evens. Fanny
LoughraD, Of this city. and Miss Belle Smith
OF Stockton. Since the wedding tour Mr..
and Mrs. Graves have resided at the home
OF the lady's parents. Mrs Graves is a
bright and vivaci0us lady, who thorough
enjoys MISUNDERSTANDING. She is the mother
OF three bright little boys. She is very do
mesticated, anG keeps her children under
her own supervision. In appearance Mrs.
Graves Is of the petite style, and more on
the chataine than brunette.
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ity and object so strange and unique in
Eastern life and ways, tho Whole lightened
by the gayeIies and brilliancies of the thou
sands of wealthy strangers of your own
kind and tongue, Is one of the most fascinat-
ing sensations to be experienced In any
city OF the Mediterranean.
Wherever you turn you are confronted by
majestic or exquisite relics of a former
grandeur carrying its material splendor into
the present, and weirdly conjuring the
forms. faces and lofty motive Of those who
built. Everything you see shows you mod
ern power adapting the sepulchres of the
most lustrous chvalry the world ever knew
to the practical and unpoetic uses Of far
reaching diplomacy and aggressive aequisi-
ton. And evagytbing you hear illustrates
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musician and presides exceedingly grace
fully at the piano. Although not out of the
twentieS she is the mother of three interest
ing children-two little boys and girl. In
appearance the lady is tall and decided
brunette, with pleasant, thoughtful face.
She is much in society, has great deal of
company around her aud is exceedingly
hospitable. Before going to Los Angeles
the family resided at Santa Barbara, where
the lady was one Of the leaders Of society,
ana where her husband. Mr.. Conroy, made
a record and became quite well known all
Stokes divorce case. Mrs. Conroy has many
trends in this city. and she Is a welcome
guest when she visits the metropolis Of the
Pacific
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The accomplished wife of a Sacramento
banker and Railroad Commissioner, is a
very popular lady in the society of the capt.
tai city. Mrs. Beckman's attachments are
as oountitul as her hospitality is bOundless
she IS most perfect and fascinating er-
former on the banjo. besides other musical
instruments. an artist of exquisite taste, a
beautiful descriptive writer. besides being
well informed on all business ana political
subjects OF the day. Mr.. and Mrs. Beck
man have Tor years resided at the Golden
Eagle, where they have entertained many a
Supreme Court Justice, Senator and states
man: The subject of this sketch Is a tall
fne-loOkiDg woman.
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of Champion W. II. Taylor Jr., or even the
awkward play of any green hand pitted
against him. Anyhow the game of lawn
tennis seems to be increasing in popularity
day by day. as all it's local friends and ad-
mirers can testify.
W. III. Taylor Jr. is now and for three
seasons past has been the champion of the
entire Pacific Coast. He is an adept in any
style of play. bis side-line placing
''smashes," many of them absolutely un-
playable, lobs and graceful yet unerring
returns TO the most difficult serves, render
him the most formidable PLAYER on the
Pacific Coast. For delicate play and brilliant
and legitimate work, Charles r. Yates. the
winner of the recent California Club tourna-
ment is almost unrivaed. Then, again,
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1AhSs os r. CONfto1s
The wife Of the well-known attorney. who
has recently moved to Los Angeles, was
formerly Miss Eyedina Gately of st. Louis,
Mo-, where she was born, educated and
married, and where her family are in q
prominent position, both In social and con-
mercial circles. Her father, Captain Gately,
was foremost at-buiider, and when
he died few years ago left a fine estate, q
large share falling to the subject of this
sketch. Mrs. Conroy is quits celebrated
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CALLS PORTRAIT GALLERY.
A Collection Of Ladies Whose Social
Prominence Is Well Established.
Mrs. Alfred Bowler, Mrs. B. W. Haines, Mrs.
Walker Graves, Mrs. ]. 2. Ccrroy, Mrs.
Alfred Finch, Mrs. VIM Beckman

The ladies whose licensees are produced
to-day in this department are all we'll known
in society, not only in San Francisco. but In
different parts of the State, where their
many friends will read with interest the
short biographical sketch that accompanies
each beautiful picture. Among the collec-
ton in this issue of THE CALL is
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B0MBARDED THE PALACE.

Military School Cadets Turn Out the
Governor Of Csara.
New York sun.
The steamship Amazonense of the Red
Cross line brought further news of the up
rising against tho Governor of the province
of Ceara on February 16. Captain Henry
Thomas told the story himself to Sun re-
porter.
For long time the Governor had been
unpopular, The army and the navy were
particularly hostile to him. The Governor
lived In the palace In the capital city.
Ceara. lie had been asked to resign, but
had refused. On February Is the head of
the army ordered the soldiers to a town If
teen miles from Ceara. This move led the
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Among the California pioneers of lawn
tennis on the Pacific Coast are Colonel 7.
w. Lindeman, }. Nj. Kiigariff and G. r.
Yates. These and numerous other gentle
men, working in a strong combination.
have so managed to popuariZe the game
that the clubhouse, grounds and courts of
the California Lawn Tennis Club, situated
at the corner of Scott and Bush streets. can
challenge comparison with any other lawn
tennis club in the United States. or in the
world. The ever-increasing interest taken
in the game by the most refined women in
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as rapid and startling player, Joe Tobin
is far away and ahead of any lawn-tennis
player in San Francisco. Bates and Neal
of the Alameda Club are close runners up.
The tennis public are manifesting intense
interest in the respective champions of San
Francisco aud Alameda, and such men as
Taylor, Yates. Kilgarff, WiFberforce, Bee
the De Long brothers and Bates are so pop
ulariZing the game of lawn tennis that ii
promises to become, not only in San Fran
cisco. but throughout California, the demes-
tic game of the future. Champion Taylor
has for three years held the championship
against all corners; he is now in training
for the upholdiHg of his hardly earned title.
and will meet all challengers for the coveted
position in July next at the San Rafael
courts.
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how the warm vigorous blood of to-day is
flowing back upon all the East and its dead
past, thrilling a new and better life into its
mummied old frame.
EDGAR L. WAKEMAN.
Valetta, Malta, Feb. 26.
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A census of earrier-pigeons and their>own-
ers has just been taken in Paris, in accord
ance with the terms of the army law OF 1877.
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Petals.
PetaIfQta-

Burr Rowe, II. Y. Frost. GEdipus, Lyneeus
Scar, Pasco, Can't. n. Frank, Marguerite, L. H.
b., Hattie Heath and Beaver
The sun., 1892-01-07
MRS. GREGORY STABBED, TOO.
Her Husband Finds Nicholas Moran In tn
House and Attacks Hin.

Her HusbAnd Finds Nicholas Moran In the
House and Attacks Hin.
HAcKENsAcK. Jan. Con the 1st Of October
Jesse Gregory. q teamster for Thomas g.
Seabriskie. went home and found Nicholas
Moran. former station agent on the West
Shore road at East Hackensack. hidden In
closet. Moran escaped. with Gregory after
him with a revolver. Gregory then left his
wife, going to live with his father at Goshen.
Moran continued his visits to Mrs. Gregory
until he was arrested and locked up for threat
enng to kill his mother. His mother relented
after a few weeks. and the young man was re-
leased. Three weeks ago Moran was pros
trated at Mrs. Gregory's residence with Sc
we're attack Of grip. which kept him confined
two weeks. Then he went to New York. To-
day, however. Gregory returned to Hacken-
O'clock. no found Moran in bed. The young
man had time only to put on his trousers and
shoes when he was confronted by Gregory,
husband by telling him that Moran would 60
knife blade into Moran's left side. Mrs; Greg.
aimed at her lover:
s5ns MG ys1s hss to Msa sree gwes nes 5
Justice Heath issue. warrant for Gregorys
arrest. The warrant was served by Sheriff
Moran was taken to the HackensacE Hospital.
where Drs. st. John and McFadden found a
wound about half an inch wide and three
Moran will recover unless peritonitis or blood
poisoning sets in.
Mrs. Gregory visited her husband at the jail.
she carried him supper. and then took him Q
sS Ss did not
years old and small. Moran is 25
The sun., 1892-01-07
REPUBLICAN, FACTIONS.
The Miller-Belden and PIatt- Hiscock Men
Fighting Over Delegates.

Some OF the Miller Belden contingent OF the
Republican party object to the assertions OF
some OF their number. that no lines have been
thrown out and no efforts aro being made
looking toward reorganization OF the Repub-
lican party in the State. According to these
kickers within the precincts Of the kickers
every effort will be made to capture majority
Of the delegates to the State Convention. which
will probably be held in March. At this Con-
vention tho four delegates at large to the Ma
tional Convention at Minneapolis are to be
selected.
Some Of the Miller -Belden men said last
night that every effort would be made to cap
ture enough delegates to name Dr.. Depew
Warner Miller. james ]. Belden. and fourth
man. either Senator Hiscock or Andrew D.
White: not that the delegates OF the Miller
Belden stripe want Mr. Hiscock. but he is the
senior Senator Of q the State: ana he could be
mFbnt n in Do ss ppsest
capture the Convention. in order to be in post
tion to name Mr.. Platt DR.. Depew. Mr.. His
Ter, Mr; Fassett,, Or Andrew b; White.
:, Mr.. patt. Mr.. Depew; Mr. Hiscock., and Mr..
IT, so up at to date
Some Of the Miler-Belden people say that at
the coming state Convention nm new State Com
say that this cannot be done. unless the inten-
tion to dc So is mentioned in the call q tie
present SlUte SDNlullleo pTpFlulnR lOE tn0
election Of delegates to the Convention.
Committee holds over until next fall. when
candidates to be voted for at the Stnte election
are to be nominated. Tho Miller-Belden peo-
pie. replying to this. say that there will be no
necessity for calling the State Committee to-
Eether this full. Only oneor two nominations
are to be made. Furthermore. they insist that
a State Convention has absolute authority. and
may at any time elect new state Committee.
What the Republican party in tho State is to
gain by giving recognition to men who openly
boast that they knitted Fassett is the question
now uppermoSt in the minds of thinking Re-
publicans. The feud between the Miller Bel
den men and the Platt-Hscock men is Just as
vitriolic as when the war between the Stall
warts and the Half Breeds first burst upon the
state ten years sngo. The bitter, remarks and
the, charges OF fincompetency and disloyalty are
Hotel and the Union League Club. In all tho
Federal Offices like the Custom House. the APP
praisers stores and the Post Office the COM
ments are OF tho bitterost character.
The machine Is in the hands OF Mr.. Platt,
and he is supported as ono who never knitted
a Republican ticket. That is the chief glory
now belonging to him. His Republican critics
takes. but his Republicanism had never been
questioned.
Another point was made against the Miller
Dclden contingent. and this was that in knit
ing the ticket and boosting Parson Edwards OF
Cattaraugus along they made it possible for
the Democrats to obtain State patronage
which. since Gov. Cornell's time. has amount
ed t2 81 4HGoo1 IT The Plat KtPuhlicans now
not against either the Platt wing or the Miller
wing, but against the Republican party in the
State
The sun., 1892-01-07
ANDERSON'S SEVEN WIVES
His Brilliant Matrimonial Career Recelves
. Sudden Check.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 6.-The day after Christmas
John Anderson OF ST. Louis deserted his wife
in this city. after taking the sum OF 81 200 that
was sewed up in her skirt. 1t was their wed-
ding trip. and the bride had formerly been
Mrs. Ellen Purcell OF st. Louis.
Anderson departed for tho East at once. but
was intercepted at Albany and returned to
Cleveland under arrest While on his way to
Albany. he sent telegraph money order to
120 Concord street. Boston. Mass. and It was
subsequently learned that he had a wife re-
siding there.
As soon as the news OF his arrest was mace
public other wives began to be heard from
Number married John at San Miguel. Cal.
and now resides at San jose. Number . is q
Danish woman who became Mrs. Anderson at
Cherokee. lown. and was robbed and deserted
at Omaha. and Is again u resident of Cherokee.
Numbers is living ut l29 Concord street,
Boston. She was married at Hoboken. and Is
the mother OF an infant two weeks old. Num-
ber resides in Kansas City. Number we'd
ded Anderson in illinois. and is now q resi-;
from in the person Of Mrs. l.. D. Madison OF El-
mira N. Y. who has had the same experience
with Anderson as all the others.
No. z is Mrs. Purcell. who is still in this city.
In each case Anderson got all his victims
money. lived with her for q time. and then de-
serted her: He Is now under Indictment here
for departing with Mrs. Purcelrs $1,000 The
police are Of the opinion that all the returns
from hia wives are not yet on He Is cheerful
and quite contented to be in the county jail
away from his numerous wives.