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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
A CHICAGO PIUNGER.
Edwin Partridge Lost $500 900, Then
Turned Around and Made Million.

Chicago Evening Post.
Zone million two hun ired thousand dol
lars?" repeated Edwin Partridge, when
asked by reporter for the Evening Post
how much his winnings for the last few
months would foot up. "Oh, no; not so
much as that" the great speculatOr added.
''It's true I've made heap of mOney-but
not S1,200,000. Look at the property I've
bought in the time mentioned and the
houses I've built and you can figure up a
tidy sum, but not so much as that; oh, no.
III tell you another thing. though, that
people are away off on" he continued. II
lost no such sum last summer as folks
thought did,
"Iney say you came out 100000 behind
at that time." remarked the reporter.
Not a half of that; 10. not one-half as
much" was the emphatic reply; land was
right on the market then and wouldn't have
lost cent il. I'd stuck to my deal"
you are Still short a good deal. are you
notP' suggested the interviewer.
Yes, bat l have bought in a lot of my
wheat in the last week.
"Why don't you clear up your deal and
go away for awhie-a bird in the hand, you
know, Mr.. Partridge"
latter suggestion, but there's 10 cents a
bushel in a sale of wheat now; just mark
my words, wheat will sell for so cents a
bushel before May and the famous
plunger having delivered himself of the lat
ter observation, refused to discuss the SUBJ
jet any further.
The name of Edwin Partridge is the most
frequently quoted in grain pits throughout
this continent, and perhaps on European ex-
changes, too, at the present time. Upon him
has fallen the mantle of Benjamin Peters
Hutchinson-or "Old Hutch" as the latter
famous wheat Spectator is more frequently
styled - and his younger, although not
young successor appears to be a worthy
wearer oil the others abandoned tOga. Less
than six months ago the press teemed with
notices of the great losses of Pardrige,
which had been brought about by a
sudden advance in the price of wheat.
he having previously sold from 5000, coo
to 10000, 600 bushels of it at lower
price. As every One-cent advance on
such a quantity would represent from
$4,000 to 100000 loss to the short seller, it
can be easily perceived that rise of even 2
or cents would be enough to bother even a
great capitalist, and wheat ar the time
referred to took jump in one day of 6
cents per bushel
The losses of Partridge at that time we're
estimated at from 100000 to 100000, and
were sufficiently serious TO cause his tenn
porary withdrawal from the position Of
leader in the market, which he had essayed
10 fill even then against the opposition of
Hutchinson, who had not yet retired to the
comparative seclusion of the New York
Produce Exchange.
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could find no words to address her, she re-
NAMED perfectly cool, and after moment
OF silence. almost sneered: "CamOtto de
mi alma!" (Cam0tit0 Of my soED.
Her husband surveyed her in silence, and
noticed how beautifully and matronly sh e
had grown, but he saw also with sinking
heart that her look was bold and defiant.
Antonio showed himself again the weak
little man that he was: he urged her TO come
back to him. His prayers were useless.
She positively declined to return to the life
OF want and discomfort OF the former days.
but. my little daughter" supplicateh
Antonio. pointing to his fine sombrero Wild
$50 gold thread toquilla and his broad
cloth garments, 81 am rich! You need not
Suffer further poverty. Leave your accursed
Gringo and all will BIZ forgiven. You and
will be happy"
"You rich! All! ali! ali! How funny
you look. MY Camotito. when you speak OF
riches and yourself in the same breath. Ot
course some other uncle of yours has died
and left you 500 pesos which you are In a
hurry to spend. Keep them, my zapatero
de vlejo, and be happy ali alone"
But Pillar, you that are my wife, you
should not so mock me. L am rich, truly Be-
hold, here is an order on Juan Pedro Canon
Tor 1900 pesos and l have nearly 800 more at
my hotel"
BAIL that paper is worth nothing. Give
II TO me and will find out if it represents
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roses from mantling on her cheeks, a neat
and plump figure, and Pillar stands before
You as she had met Antonio's first en-
raptured gaze.
FL CamOte made fierce love to Piarcita as
soon as he had delivered the 'Dotinas,"
but he never could report any success TO
himself when he thought of the receptions
she gave HIM. 1t was not until hIs uncle's
legacy had been handed TO him that Pillar
eta would deign 10 become Mrs. Sotomsyor.
EThs little lady made ducks and brakes of
her husbands money-mOstly on frippeTy,
and she showed her contempt for her i'll
shaped husband by wiifulness and harsh
words, whenever she had an opportunity.
Poor little fellow He did not complain.
The money of "El BusO" soon disappeared
and then he had to work early ana late for
his "Guerida." When she berated him on
his poverty with her shrii voice. the neigh
bors claSped their hands, eXelaiming Adios
Valgamedios!" and gave many signs Of
cOmmseration for the cobbier.
Perhaps" one day he ventured in reply,
you Jared better with the Sonora, your
mamma, but many a time have loaned her
'pesetas and 'tostOnes' to buy sugar
or frijoles. She owes them yet. have but
one suit of clothes. while YOU are ressed
like lady, and have things to spare. l
don't begrudge you, querida, but"
Size bounced out Of the room, calling him
"Zapatero Odioso!" aud FL Camote plodded
on with his work, hoping his ''querda"
would return better natured; nevertheless
he sighed heavily because of her tempes-
tu0us ways.
But Pillar did not return either that night
or the next dav. She lad eloped with
'Gringo." tie people in the Psrian said
The blow fell heavily upon Antonio. He
wanted to revenge himself very much, but
what could he do, he who vas without
money or credit? They had gone to San
Francisco-the end of his world.
FL Camote became a drunkard. Finally
lie landed ia jail. because the Chief of
''Serenos" had grown tired of seeing FL
CamOte fall down on dust heaps in tn g
street at night and remain there asleep I'll |
morning These arrests happened often :,
and when the cobbler appeared before the
President OF the AyuntamientO he was
always fined. Being unable to pay he
would have to remain several days in the
"Carcel," living on IS cents day, which
was allowed the prisoners by the municipal
ity.
While CamOtito was immersed in the deep
reflections which opens this true story he
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
RUNNING THE GAMUT.
From Delmonico's Payday TO .
Cheap Restaurant Saturday Night.


New York Tribune.
Two men sat at the same table in cheap
and popular downtown restaurant the
other day devourng beef and beans. The
same pair may frequently be seen at
Delmonico's. They run the gamut of
restaurants and viands, from three
out" to pate de fois gras, every
week; beginning at the top on Saturday
night and sliding gently along the descent
till the bottom is reached Saturday noon
1t is perhaps needless TO say that they draw
salaries Saturday afternoon. Both men eat
with proper decorum and deliberation at
DelmoncO's and continue to do so until
about half way down the scale toward beef
and beans. Then one Of them begins to eat
faster and faster, until when the last rung
of the ladder is reached he shovels in his
food like coal into furnace. The other
maintains dec0rous leisure throughout.
The latter had observed this popularity
of his friend some time. but forbore to
speak about it for fear of being misunder-
stood. His curiosity was aroused by this
lapse of good manners. Did his
friend only assume gentlemanly be-
haviOr when occasion made it necessary.
and did he throw it aside as soon as
possible and eat like a boor because he
preferred TO, or was his character so weak
by his surroundings? This puzzled him.
Finally he broke silence and. assuming
deep interest in the health Of his friend
warned him that fast eating would GER
tainly ruin his digestion. His friend ad-
mit;ed the danger. Then the curious one
said:
Come now. old man, seeing that you
don't take offense at my mentioning the
matter, | will tell you that / have been puZ-
Zled for some time as TO the reason for your
gobbiing your food sometimes and not at
others. | have thought of this cause, and
that cause, and the other cause. but none OF
them seems to suit the case exactly. viii
you tell me the reasonP"
with pleasure. At first-class restaurants
eat slowly in order to obtain the worth of
my money; in cheap ones | gobble. be-
caIise in that way get very little taste of
the food"
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had been out of Jail just two days time.
He sighed as he suddenly came back TO his
senses.
This kind of thing wont do" said the
cobbler Il have to deliver all these shoes
and get my money. Shall drink again to
drown my thoughts tonight? No, por
dos i viii be a man this time. Better
to suffer sober than 10 be spurned as a dog
and suffer just rs much while drunk. No
more mescal for me from this stme on.
swear itp'
The Camoe took up his bundle of shoes
and delivered them TO his customers re-
ceiving in return few worn pesetas and
reales. His last order was for an American
miner lately arrived, who had sought out
the c0bbler from among a number of his
found him at home. After few moments
conversation the cobbler's breath almost
left his lungs when the miner offered to pay
all his expenses and make it worth his while
II he would accompany him on a prospect
ing tour.
Guaymas had become hateful to the an
happy little wretch. and he jumped at the
idea. The next day the two were off for
the district OF Sahuaripe. where many hedges
OF silver and gold remain yet to be IN
eartbed.
1t was year later that Don Antonio So
tomayor arrived at Hermosillo by stage with
number OF other travellers, and alighted at
the Hotel Iturbide. His American COM
panion had Interested him In one of his ven-
lures. and when the mine was sold to a syn
dictate Antonio received $1,000 for his share.
This was so much money that he felt
positive Pillar would return 10 him, could
he but find her. He had no idea of her
whereabouts, but having no cares, so far as
money was concerned. lie proposed to seek
her far and wide. His American friend had
taught the Camote TO speak English. and he
apprehended no difficulties il his search
should take him into the United States.
The second day after his arrival at Her
mosilo. Antonio crossed thu Sonora River,
to visit the Pueblo de Ceris, an ancient
bof the city. and while turning cor
ner suddenly ran up against young WON an
1t was Pillar.
While he lost countcnance, so that he
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shallow grave. She laid down upon the
ground, opened the box, and the viyora bit
her In the neck. When she was found
death had long ensued. and the RATHER had
disappeared.
few months ago was at Guaymas and
met garrul0us old man who told me the
story. As we nearing an old graveyard.
near the Punta Arenas, he inquired il l
should not like TO see the grave, for, he
said, both were now resting there in sc
cordanee with desire expressed by Pillar
In letter written before her death.
MY guide took me TO a stone tomb. above
around. On its top was slab upon which
were engraved the words, "Anton0 y Pillar
soto Mayor" Underneath was an engrav-
ing OF rattlesnake. coiled and ready to
strike.
While we were chatting together an
American with long gray moustache and
very short white hair approached He did
not seem to be more than 40. Here lies"
SAID he, without further introduction, 1.-THE
whitest little greaser that ever ired. And
here, too, lies the meanest witch that ever
drew breath. Beautiful size was, but
devil. The man who was the primary
cause of all their trouble still lives, bat lie
suffers for bis sin; yes, he suffers for his
siD."
AS the man was leaving us | asked my
companion who the American was. oh"
he answered, that is Don Yeemee Barton,
with whom La Pillar ran away. Il g
have one veree good g heart, but ees liddy
crnyyb
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
MONARCHY In DANGER.
European Thrones That Depend on
Single Life Each.

Single Life Each.
Marquise de Fontenoy New York Recorder.
Monarehial Europe is at the present mo-
ment in most peculiar condition. In al
most every instance the dynasty is depend
ent on single life, the loss of which would
result in confusion and possible disap-
pearance of the national independence.
Since the death OF Prince Baldwin of
Belgium. his younger brother, Prince AL
bert. a delicate youth still in his teens, is
the sole male heir to the crown, his father,
the Kings younger brother. having already
resigned his claims to the succession.
Should Prince Albert die, the Begians
would be driven either to declare a republic
or else TO elect some foreign Prince as King,
for the Salic law holds good in that little
kingdom.
In Holland the independence of the coun-
try rests entirely upon the life of the ex-
tremely delicate and fral little Queen Will
helmina, the next heir being the reignng
Duchess Of Saxe-Weimer, whose accession
would involve the de facto absorption of the
kingdom by Germany.
Should the boy King Of Servia die-and
several attempts have already been made to
assassinate him - the Servian kipgd ON
would be left without any monarch, for he
has no relative to succeed him.
Spain would doubtless be plunged into
civil war once more il little King Alfonso
we're TO disappear from the scene.
The heir of the Grand Duke of Baden is
childless and afflicted with pulmonary dis
ease.
The King Of Wurtemberg has no children,
and on his death his Protestant Kingdom,
now affiliated with Prussia, would pass into
the hands of a Catholic whose entire mill
tary career has been spent in the Austrian
service.
In England Prince Georges life stands
practically alone between that Of his father
and the accession to the crown Of the Ouch
ess of Fife. which latter would be suffi-
GENTLY unpopular to bring about something
very much akin to a revolution.
In Austria the succession to the crown
will deyolve upon the Archduke Francis,
who is both siekiy and stupid, and who de-
elines TO marry. His younger brother, Otto.
is a man whose vagaries have been such that
he can only be described as positively dan
gerous lunatic.
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money or whether it is only fancy of that
foolish brain of yours"
''But If il be worth all the money that it
calls for, will You then return to me, Pillar,
thou cruel one?"
I'VE shall see. Meet me tonight al Q
o'clock in the Plaza and / will tell YOU"
She laughed again.
by the ashes of my father beware!"
exclaimed the Camote. alarmed at her tone.
play me false and, por Dios, L swear that
/ will kill that GriDgO who did so bewitch
you that you perjured your vows TO me-"
Bastal Basta! You little cripple! You
talking OF hurting any one! 1t makes me
smilei What have you got against this
Gringo? Did he despoil you of anything !?
You never had it. Did lie take away your
peace of mind? Go over 10 the days when
We lived in the Parian at Guaymas, and
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
TWO SIDES OF MATRIMONY.
Good housekeeping.

GOOD Housekeeping.
Said an unmarried friend, as we watched
the careful attention with which young
lover wrapped light coat around the form
OF his sweetheart, every look and gesture
showing the service to be delight, 81
should like to know how many men, ten
years married. would, unasked, assist their
wives to adjust their wraps"
made no reply 10 my cynical friend. but
when, few m inutes later, we heard the
pretty sweetheart say, Thank you for the
lovely evening, the music has been an in
splratlon," smiled wickedly and asked,
How many wives. ten years married. show
their appreciation Of an evening OF pleasure
in that way ?"
The craving of woman's heart for low
Ing attention is as natural as the need of
rose for rain and sunshine. Yet let it be
remembered that as rose, although still
rose, would lose half its beauty without it's
perfume, so wife, be she never so dutifnl
and numbered about much serving, has lost
half her lJveliueSs if she has laid away her
manners with her wedding gown
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THE RUBY.
It's Tint as Beautiful by Artificial Light
as by Day.
Jcwelars, Ravfew

It's Tint az Beautiful by Artificial Light
as by Day.
jewelers. Review
TIE color Of the genuine ruby Is that of
artcrial blood or pigeons blood, as 1t Is
called. 1t is extremely hard, and, after the
sapphire. is the hardest of the corundums,
which renders it difficult to understand why
the earth so rarely gives it up. Its tint is
as beautiful by artificial light as by day. and
its powers of refraction so great that an
cient belief credited it with power of emit
ting light. The ancients even supposed
that 1t would shine through clothing with
undiminished power.
The largest ruby known Is one mentioned
by CEardin as having been engraved with
the name OF Sheik Sephy. Another noble
ruby is in the possession nf the Shah Of Per-
STA. Its weight Is put 175 carats. A third
belonging to the King of Usapar was cut
into hemispherical form, and in 1858 was
bought for S13 S66. A ruby possessed by
Gustavus Ad0lphus, and presented to the
CzariDa at the time Of his journey to ST.
Petersburg. was the size ola small hens egg.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
FOR WOMEN And The home.
How to Make a Pretty Handkerchief
Case.
A Handsome Serena Fancy Floral Ar
rangement-An Attractive Pin-Cush-
ion-Perfumes in Favor

Katherine lyman is about 81 years Of age,
medium in stature, normal in figure. q
young woman of remarkable natural gifts
trained to high literary power. Her face is
notably expressive; thoughtful, large eyes
behind glasses send through them rays of
intense feeling. A fine head is aureoled
beneath auburn waves of abundant hair.
Her voice, always fraught with choice and
distinctly accentusted English, is low ard
restful. Her wide reading, fullness of
memory, fiexibility of intelligence in an
unusual range OF interests, her lifelong
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scented. The boiling cloth has figure en-
broldered on it in white filoselle silk and is
outlined with fine gilt cord. Then the
three parts are Joined with a layer of
scented cotton between, the boiling cloth
first, then the yellow silk, next the cotton.
and finally the white lining. A piece of
two-inch yellow ribbon is fastened dag
onaily across one-haif of the white satin to
keep the handkerchiefs in place. Join all
parts by neatly overhanding the edges to-
gether, and finish the edge with a gilt cord
and loops at the corners. A bow of yellow
ribbon Is fastened on the corner diagonally
opposite the embroidered design.
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PERFUMES IN FAVOR.

The odor Of lavender. delicate Whit of
which will always gently watt the memory
back to the days Of our grandmothers. has
again come into favor. The lavender is put
into little loose bags of cambria or silk and
placed between the sheets and tablecloths,
as well as in the drawers where underwear
Is kept. Some women prefer rose or violet
perfume and make long mats of thin silk or
cotton, fitted 10 the size of drawer or trunk
tray, sprinkle them well with chet-powder,
cover with another piece of the silk and
"tuft' it with embroidery silk. Sometimes
these bags are made of cheesecloth. They
retain their perfume for year or more, and
II kept In the bottom Of trunk or drawer
will persume the entire contents.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-20
WANTS A NEW WIFE.
A Farmers Singular Letter to Secrets
Rusk.

"A Farmers singular Letter To secretary
Rusk.
Wa shington special to Philadelphia Record
Secretary Rusk Is thinking seriously of
establishing matrimonial bureau in con-
nection with the Agricultural Department.
The idea was suggested by letter he re-
eeived recently from man out West who
experimental with some of the cucum ber-
seed sent to him by the department at the
instance Of his representative in Congress.
1t appears that the farmer planted the GU
cumber seed and his wife afterward died
from eating some of the cucumbers.
The farmer in his letter to Secretary Rusk
said: Your blamed cueum bers robbed me
OF my wife. so instead of sending me cucum-
ber-seed this spring send me another wife.
/ hear there are number of likely women
in your department"
In reply Secretary Rusk said he had no
appropriation from which he could draw
money to send wife to the widower, but
suggested that the latter came to Washing
ton and pick out one for himself
The Secretary informed his correspondent
that he had in the department some beauti-
full maidens, many sprightly widows and
several well-seasoned old maids.
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study Of the best thought in English and
her quick, delicious and sparkling humor
make the first OF living Irish poets the most
charming of companions, whether walking
through the fields and talking of the in
habtants, sitting in her bOudoir amid
books, pictures, music, embroidery, or with
sybiline reserve and strong natures COM
posure discussing questions that keenly
torment her country or perplex her time.
Miss Tynan's home is in the pretty little
town of Ciondalkin, few miles outside the
city OF Dublin. The home itself is an ideal
abode for a muse. 1t is large cottage a
villa indeed, shapely an dignified. but with
stoop about the gables like the gracious
bow of a woman and dropping down at
the base like courtesy. When nature has
her fnery spread over the fields and dale5
the lyman cottage is enshrDed in myrtle,
ivy and all their pretty climbing and wav-
ing cousins of the vine family. On every
side Of the house one behoids beautiful
vista Of green fields and sparkling water or
dark blue hill sllhouettes.
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SAVING LIFE BY ELECTRICITY.
Successful Application OF the Microphone
In Supposed Death.

Philadelphia Record.
The value of the mcrophone In the de-
lection Of sounds too feeble to be heard by
the unaided human ear was recently put to
good use in saving life In st. Petersburg.
1t APT ears that lady who had been suffer
Ing from violent nervous attack sank into
state OF syneope, and after time ceased,
as 1t seemed. the breathe. The doctor who
was attending her certified that. death had
resulted from paralysis Of the heart.
For some reason which is not explained
another medical man saw the body, and,
having been informed that the lady had
suffered from attacks OF hysteria and cata-
lepsy. thought Ii worth while To make a
thorough examination. After trying various
other means he applied the microphone to
the region Of the heart, and was enabled by
this instrument to hear q faint beating
which proved that life was not extinct
Everything was done TO recuscita:e the pa
tient. who. shortly afterward, recovered con-
sciousneSs
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A Leap-Year Idyl.
Detroit Free Press.

BE mine," she cried. dramatically, as she
sank on enc knee before him. II have long
loved you and now can resist no longer.
l must know my fate. Sweet creature, say
a word that will make me the happiest of
women"
II don't want to be married." he an
swered coyly. "Ma says Pm too young and
couldn't take care of a wife. Take some one
of your own size. Let go Of me. / don't
want to be kissed"
Go. Ven great big ninny!' she said, bang
ing the furniture. II was only rehearsing
for n leap-year party. Iwouldn't have YOU
ii YOU were worth your weight in gold''
And she bounced off in huff.
1t Is said that it costs $500 n day to run
Aote d.