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DIED FROM A DUCKING.
Coroner Garw0Od Has a Very
Sad Case to Investigate.
Walter H Nitehy the Alleged Victim of a
Practical Joke Played by Members of
Yacht Club-Their Plain Story.

Walter ii. Nitchy, talented lithogTap heT,
employed by the Union Lithographiug Com
pany. died at his residence, 925 Washington
street, at II 80 o'clock on Sunday night.
The breath had hardly left his body be-
fore a story was told TO the effect that he
had died from the effects of a ducking
given him by members of the Pros
pect I acht Club three weeks ago.
1t was said that he had gone upon
an excursion with the club, and while lying
upon the deck in his bathing suit the practi-
cal jokers Of the club had tied a rope about
his body and thrown him overheard. 1t is
said that they permitted him 10 remain
under water for a few seconds and then
drew him back on to the deck OF the
vessel.
Information of the alleged cause OF Nit
chy's death reached the Coroner last night,
and he at once sent out his deputies to make
an investigation.
The immediate causes of the young mans
death had been given as congestion of the
lungs and brain. The former might have
been caused by submersi0n.
DR.. Gallwey of Clay street. who attended
the alleged victim of practical joke, was
of the opinion that death might have been
caused by ale0h oli5m.
George A. Meyers, Young man who lives
at the house where Nitchy resided, said
tlAdk it ildQ btCH lllOtAllSu by NItCU4 tuAt
the jokers of the club had thrown him into
the water, but Nitehy did not believe that
his submersion had injured him.
Meyers was very Teticent about the case
and when CALL reporter visited his house
said that Meyers was asleep and could
not be awakened. He subsequently admit
ted that he was Meyers himself.
George EhrenpfOrt the president of TIE
yacht club. said that Nitchy had been
drinking the night before the excursion aud
was intoxicated when he came On board at
o'clock in the morning
eve went over to Point Tiburon," said
Mr.. EhrenpfoTt, ''and Nitchy went ashore
10 his bathing suit and drank considerab lie
beer. When he came back he wanted to go
in swimming with US, but we restrain ed
him At his request we poured several
buckets of water over his head, and
he said it did him good. Then he
asked us to throw him overheard,
and 1t was done On the way back to the
city he was bright and cheerful and we do
not think that the submersi0n hurt him In
the least"
The deceased was member of the Amer
lean Legion of Honor. He was % years If
age, and has father and mother. VINO live
IN Jefferson City. Mo. The CorOner's in
Quest will be held TODAY
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most splendid country seat in America. A
sight of the hall. set in the midst of broad
acres, is inspiring. No baronial castle in
the old country is more pleasing to look
upon.
While Mrs Reid is fond of society. and a
social leader, she is quiet in her tastes and
domestic to a degree. Though born in New
York City-in the Metropolitan Hotel. by
the way. where her parents had suit OF
apartments at the time-Mrs. Reds first
home WAS at Irvington. She was educated
at Miss Brackets School for Young Ladies
in this city and at a similar institution in
Paris Like most young ladies of her social
position she was. when she entered society,
a finished linguist and otherwise highly ac-
cOmplished. She is a musician aTN paints,
but makes DO pretentiOns to superiority in
either line.
'She positively has no fads." declared
friend when asked what she went in for"
In 1878, Mrs. Reid. then Miss Elizabeth
Mills. spent the most of her time at her
fathers country seat "Millbrae," near San
Francisco. Daring tins year Mr.. Reid, who
was travelling la California. was introduced
to Mr.. Mills by common friend, and re-
ceived an invitation TO visit at "Millbrae,"
which he accepted.
Up 10 this time Mr.. Reid, who was more
than 40 years old, had been set down rs
confirmed bachelor. But Cupid had kept
an eye on him from the beginning He
capitulated soon after meeting the million
aires daughter and set about the task Of
winning her for his bride. In time he was
accepted, and II years ago she became his
wife.
Previous to his marriage Mr.. Reid had
kept bachelors hall. his niece and ward,
Miss Ella Spencer Reid, being his house.
keeper. Miss Reid is still member of the
family, but stays very little Of the time at
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ophir Farm, Country Home o. Whitelaw Reid,
Ophir Farm. She is an Invalid and Is now
in California. Mr.. Reid's first hOusekeeper
was Miss Elias eldest sister, who died
some years ago. Their father died in 1864
After his marriage Mr.. Reid brought his
bride to his home in this city. where they
lived FIVE years and where Ogden Mills Reid
and Jean Hamilton Reid, his two handsome
children, were born.
The house, which is at Lexington avenue
and Tlbrty-SiXth street, now belongs to a
son-in-lsw of T. Jefferson Coolidge, Mr..
Reid's successor as Minister to France.
Mr.. Reds present town house is one of
the bTownstone palaces built by Henry
Willard at the corner Of Madison avenue
and Fiftieth street Before the famiy's
departure for France three years ago this
house was the scene OF many social func-
next winter and il Mr.. Reid be elected
Vice-President-a contingency that even
Democrats may admit possible-brilliant
receptions may be expected.
The truth is, and both Mr. and Mrs. Reid
confess it, that the family's ambition now
points almost solely TO the settling of affairs
at Ophr Farm, from which they have been
absent for three years. No secret Ia made
Of the fact that 0phr Farm is the dearest
spot on earth TO all OF them. 1t has risen
from the ashes of the grand old structure
built by Ben Holiday, of pony express
laWe, anu DuIheu uOWn Iouf years ago
One enters the 600-aerp plat Of greensward
that surrounds Ophir Hall through a gate,
at the left OF which stands a Gothic lodge
almost covered by honeysuckle and wood
bine. A macadamized driveway leads by a
stable as big as two ordinary houses and
containing a fine lot Of roadsters. Their
loose boxes would seem comfortable lodging
places for many poor wanderer. Away
over at the left is heard the tinkle OF bells
on a drove of sleek Jersey cattle. In the
distance are seen the shimmering waters of
Long Island Sound.
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A STRIKING CONTRAST.
j. j. O'Brien & Co.'s Clearance Sale Stir
Trade Up at a Lively Rate.

Trade Up at Lively Rate.
The unusual stagnation prevailing in all
branches Of business at the present time
and the universal complaint Of dull times"
made by our retail merchants caused the
scene Of activity witnessed yesterday by the
writer at one of the city's great dry-goods
empUTiums TO stand out with double promi-
hence.
The establis hment referred to is that Of
J. J. O. Brien Il CO., and the occasion was
the opening Of the firms regular semi
annual clearance sale, the writer having in
common with the countless other lady Wis
itors been attracted by the almost incredi-
ble reductions quoted in the mammoth Ru-
GOuncement Of the sale in Sundays CALL.
Although almost Incredible the Ieduc-
lions quoted were more than verified by the
startling cuts in prices prevailing each de-
paTtment seemingly vie.ng with its neigh
bers as TO which could best cater TO the ia
nate feminine love OF bargains, and by so
doing induce the immediate clearance of the
vast surplus stock now on hand.
The unusual magnitude of the quantity
OF goods to be disposed of accounts for the
extreme reductions made in prices, and in
view of the fact that the lines being cleared
out embrace the latest and most popular
styles and novelties in ladies' and children S
outer garments and the most fashionable
and elegant productions in spring and sum-
mer dress goods, silks, paTasOls, gloves, rib
hons, laces. trimmings. hosiery, under wear,
gents furnishing goods. wash dress fabrics,
linens curtains, house furnishings, etc, the
immense rush OF yesterday is not 10 be won
dered at for the sale presents an opportunity
that may not occur again in years. and one
that no careful buyer can afford TO miss
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CONGRESSIONAL FIGHT.
gouvIer VIII Possibly Be the Represen
tstive From the Fifth.

RouvIer VIII Possibly Be the RepreseD-
tative From the Fifth.
The fight for the Republican candidate
for Congress from the Fifth Congressional
District is in very unsettled state. The
bosses are very chary on the question as
the nomination is an important one and one
which will add OF detract from the strength
Of the ticket. 1t has heretofore been con-
coded that Eugene F. Loud, the incumbent,
has had the right of way for the place,
Int the friends Of Loud are not nearly as
confident as they were six months ago.
Loud got into the fight two years ago, when
The place was going begging. At that time
n looked like a sure thing for Ton CluDle,
lint 2 change came DER the scene when the
smooth politician failed to carry out his
ncomises aud meet his Obligations. big
uprising took place In Hayes valley. and
Thomas found it incumbent upon him 10
Get mt and spend some Of the money the
Democratic National Committee gave him
to make his fight.
Rut T. j. got in too late. His erstwhile
Democratic friends would not overlook the
fact that they had TO pay for the outhttng
81 the Clunie Cadets, and they refused TO
be Modified. They took mp Loud's banner
and carried him TO Congress. Loud repaid
their kindness by giving few OF them
positions In the gift Of the Republican adj
ADMINISTRATION. Now the Republican con-
tingent. which got out and yelled Tor MIN,
have their knives shaTpened and viii cut
him on all sides. He has been 1ngratsfuI
to his constituency, they claim, and II ne,
peTchance, be nominated, they VIII knife
him at the polls.
The mar who is doing the most quiet work
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than the pathetic old Irish ball. d Rise
up. William Kelley, and Come Along With
Me-" put into dramatic action. 1t is a story
OF elopement, of murder, of conspiracy to
ruin Willy Kelley. with relief finally
in the usual dramatic way. Mr.. YER
ner, who played Fergus O'Reilly, has
grown p0rtly since his last APP earanee in
this city. but his voice is as sweet as ever
and he sings 'the old songs" with the same
facility as before. He gave us "shillalah
SONG" accompanied by manipulation of
The blackIhern, that was not bad in its way.
Werner would be power at patter l.,
fair or faction fight. In his
singing he was assisted materially
by Miss Bebe Vining as Nelly Connor. The
young lady slipped the brogue occasionally,
but she sang well and acted neatly. Miss
Beatrice Lieb played Helen Pollard like
the daughter of fine OLD Irish family, !"
whose love for William Kelley (Francis
Power was not her only trouble. "Loch-
na-Garrdn," while possessing nothing. new
in the way of an Irish play. will be enjoyed
by those who like good song, we'll sung as
Charles Erin Werner is capable of doing.
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Beyond The roadway and arehed rows of
beech and pine the great gray granite tow
ers of the Reid mansion burst upon the
view. The big turreted structure suggests
the baronial castles of feudal days. The
building is square and has two wings, and
looks as though it would accommodate fifty
families It Is said 10 have been designed
by the owner himself and is Of the Norman
style
Master Reid, who is handsome and
sturdy specimen OF vigorous young America
at the age of ten, sat en- the piazza in big
armchair so intent upon the pages OF a book
that lie did moi even notice the advent OF a
stranger. Near him sat his sister Jean, two
years his junior. also reading. Their
governess was with them. but as it was
Sunday the Idea that they were prepar-
ing lessons was, of course, not to be enter
tanned.
Later when the reporter was introduced
to Master and Miss Reid he was afforded an
opportunity 10 examine their books This
was not. however, until The World artist
had skeiehed them as they sat. The ac-
companying pictures slow the children
just as they were found on pleasant sum-
mer afternoon. ana is. of course, the very
latest portraits made of them.
Mrs. Reid. who personally looks after the
welfare of her children, does not indulge
them to their hurt. 1t Ia easy to see that
they are under a firm. IL mild discipline.
They both speak French rs well as they do
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TIE Reds AT HONE.
Brilliant Wife of the Nominee for
Vice. President.
Fond OF Domestic Life and Devoted to Her
Children-Ths Splendid Mansion
at 0phir Farm.
In the event of Republican success at the

In the event of Republican success at the
polls next November, says the New York
World. official society in Washington will
receive an acquisition in the person OF Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid. She will in a measure
prove some ree0mpense for its loss four
years ago when the youthful bride of the
Cleveland era transferred her residence
from the White House to a mansion on
Madison avenue, this city.
When the daughter Of d. o. Mills, the
millionaire, was married on April &c 1881,
to the brilliant editor Of the New York
Tribune, the match was regarded on every
hand as most felicitous. Though several
years her distinguished husbands junior
Mrs. Reid. an only daughter. was by birth
and education peculiarly fitted to mate with
one who combined the calling of the ittera-
teur with the unremitting work Of the sue
eessful politician. 1t was prophesied that
her married life with Mr. Reid would be
siDgularly happy. 1t has been and is ideal
istic
Mr. Reid himself is never so happy as
when at home with his wife and children.
He has spent more than million dollars in
the creation of what Is In some respects the
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Resolved, Thai the apportiOnmeut OF delegates
NJ zach cnnnIK SILL he as InllnMs.


ResOIued, That TIE delegates IRON the several
counties snan he CHOSEN IN such manner as
shall be determined by the Republican County
Committee Of each county, aud tie committee
recommends that The primary elections be held
wherever il may be deemed advisable. In COUP
ties where more than $1,000 votes were cast for
Hon. II. II. Mari BAN for Governor delegates
shall be selected from the Assembly districts
Uader the legislative appOFuionmeuI law passed
By The last Legislature in proportion 10 tie vote
cast iU each Assembly district.
The committee directs that where primary
elections are held tie test for voters shall be:
DID you vote tie Republican Slate ticker at The
last general election, or would you have done so
u you had a vote. aud viii you pledge yourself TO
support The nominees OF the Republican ia
uonal convention al the coming election When
Urinary elections are ordered they must be held
a. least i've 81 days prior 20 the time liked for
the meeting OF the SAID convention. a can LOT
tie primary election must De PuDisHeu III az
least one paper OF general circulation within the
county for i've % days prior 10 The election, and
the call must be signed by the chairman and sec
rotary OF the County Committee
RESOLVED, That the committee hereby calls tue
attention OF the Stale district conventions TO
the provisions Of sections 1889, 1870, 1872,
Political Code, relating 10 tue hung OF ceTtlh-
Gates with the Secretary OF the Stale or the
nominations made by such conventions.
Res0TUed, That The Stale and district eoBYen-
tons be requested 10 adopt resolutions delega-
ting their authority 10 I'll vacancies that may
occur by reason OF resignation, death Of from
any other cause OF any nominee Tor Presidential
eieetOT or Representative 10 Compensation
1892. Political Code-cOpies OF such resolutions
certified 70 By the chairman and secretary OF all
conventions shall be fled with the executive
committee Of tie Republican State Central Com
mitee.
EesoIUed That duplicate copies OF the names
Of delegates elected in each county SHAH be
signed By the chairman and secretary Of the
County Committee ana forwarded TO the sec
relay OF this committee.
w. +. FITZGERALD, Chairman
c. /. BASsETT. Secretary.
Senator j. H. Mahoney then introduced
the follOwi ing resolution, which was adopted /:
WHEREAS. TIE great victory OF the Republi-
can party Of this State has been due TO the extra
ordinary exeTiians and able management OF the
Hon. Irwin G. Stump as chairman Of the state
Central Committee aud Colonel Daniel NJ Burns
as chairman OF the Campaign Committee, there
fore be IL
ResOlUed. That 10 the nams OF the Republicans
Of this state We acknowledge the untIrlng labor
OF the Hon. Irwin e. Stump and Colonel Daniel NJ
Buns who achieved the immense success OF the
last gubernatOrial campaign, and We thank the
secretaries or the state Central Committee,
Charles T. Basset and Jacob SiepDscher, for
their efficient services since they have been Ia
Office
The meeting then adjourned with three
hearty cheers for Harrison and Reid TO the
call Of the chair.
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The NECESSITY OF PURE DRINKING WATER.
1t Is evident that the necessity OF using
absolutely pure drinking water cannot be-.
come TOO strongly impressed on the pub.
lie Mind but water in that condition is
provided by very few communities. Hence
the public are availing themselves Of bottled
natural mineral waters to great extent, espe-
ciaIly Apollinaris. which Is Of recognized purity,
for its iong-eontinued and worldwide use attests
It's merits. Where such waters cannot be Oh.
tanned, the ordinary drinking water, ii the least
suspicion attaches to 1t, should be boiled before
using. Precautions should be taken at all times
OF the year. 1t Is often thought that In early
spring. when rivers are swollen by melting snow 4,
river water is puler and safer than In summer or
fan. Recent experiments, however, have shown
that the number OF bacteria In the water supply
increases greatly while the SHOWS are melting on
the uplands. Ice also Is known 10 be frequent
source OF poisoning; hence, while the water that
Is used may be pure, the Ice that Is put into 1t
often renders 1t noxiOus.-N. Y. Medical journal.
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The Tiyoli.

LA File de Madame AngOr' by LecOcq
was produced last evening at the Tivoli.
and was witnessed by a good audience.
This pretty opera is always good for a week
or two at this popular resort. and taking
into consideration tha many counter attrac-
lions, the management were wise in giving
a new bill at this time. Belle Thorne as Mile.
LANCE was in the best of moods and sang her
part IN her usual finished style, Oracle
Plaisted made pretty and effective Clair
cite, and MIR. Olmi was successfully cast as
FrenitZ This bright aud pretty opera is
too familiar to the public to need any detail
mention here. The characters are ali veil
sustained by the efficient TivoIians. and the
usual care in the setting If the opera was
apparent, being quite up TO the standard of
efficiency always observed by the manage
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The Circus.

The circus always draws crowd, espe-
cially when an extra good show strikes
the city such as the Sells Brothers offer the
public at the present time. The vast audi
ences that fairly congregate beneath the
enormous spread of canvas, off Market
street, prove the fascinating effect OF wild
beast show on the human MUD. 1t
is one of the greatest and most inter-
esting attractions OF the age. and we
may venture to predict that the circus
will never die" Our Park Commissioners
might take lesson from the enterprlsng
proprietOrs Of the show now in our midst
and start on menagerie for the public
benefit and instruction at Golden Gate
Park. The ring business provided by the
enterprising caterers to the public amuse-
meDt Is the best we have seen here
at any. time, and the seal concert"
still maintains its popularity as the
lending feature of each performance.
The show OF Gagged animals is far above the
average, and we doubt il finer lot of
specimens from all parts OF the world was
ever brought together under a canvas roof.
Those who have not visited this great show
must do so within the next few days or
miss the opportunity, as marching orders
will be given before the close of the week,
and ii will be a long time before there will
be another such chance of Witnessing so
remarkable a collection of animals or an
equally good equestrian entertainment.
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No Chinese on the Canal.

Captain w. L. Merry is authority for the
statement that the report to the effect that
the Nicaragua Canal Company intends TO
employ Chinese on the works is entirely
without foundation. The employment OF
Chinese is forbidden by article IS of the
concession of the Nicaragua Government.
which declares: 1.-The company may freely
introduce immigrants into the lands ceded
To it, and the employees and workmen needed
in its works and workshops may be taken
from such immigrants. AsiaticS are, how
ever eYcaDtadp
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subm Itted to Arbitra,Ion,

Irwin c. Stump and r. NJ. Murray en-.
tered into contract on the 10th of Septem.
ber 1890, to build a brick house at the
southeast corner Of Pine and Jones street
for S45, go. Murray, the contractor, now
claims compensation for extra work and
Stump ID turn says he should have damages
because Murray did not perform his con-
tract They have therefore resolved "a
arbitrate and have chosen w. n. Miller and
John w. Furness as referees, their award
to stand as judgment
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THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Announcement OF Several Events TO Tai
Place To-Day.

The wedding OF Lieutenant William
Reeve Hamilton, L. S. A.. and Miss Jane
Henrietta Bond of Brooklyn, n. Y, will
take place to-day at that city.
Meade Relief Corps No. 81. ". r. c.,
auxiliary to the G. A. r., will give a dime
social and dance at its hall, 102 0'Farrell
street, this evening.
The Coronados will give their ninth hop
at Odd Fellows Hall this evening.
The Shakespeare Literary and Social
Club will give reception this evening at
20 O'Farrel street.
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The Wild West show Of DR.. w. IL. Carver
at the Grand Opera-house has, so far,
proved great success, all parts of the
house being filled. The bridge scene the
principal one in this stirring piece, has
been the talk OF the town. ana will continue
to be so for many nights to come. 1t is an
ingenious piece of realism, and Carver
manages it without the slightest trouble.
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English, and they are progressing rapidly in
the study of German. They have been told
no ghost stories, and are not afraid OF the
dark. Each child has room exclusively
set apart In the big house.
Mrs. Reid is joint heir with her only BROTH
err, Ogden, 10 the immense fortune of ID, O.
Mills, a fortune from which she received a
large endowment at the time of her mar
riage.
And now a word in conclusion about the
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Annie Rheinhart lead.

Annie Rheinhart, the young German girl
who was brought to the Receiving Hospital
from the New Atlantic Hotel last Saturday.
suffering from what was supposed to be the
effects OF a criminal operation, died late
last night. She was unconscious until the
time cf her death. An autopsy will be held
this morning
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George 0. Hamlin; second vice president.
Emil Heidenreich; secretary. William
Douglass; recording secretary, George
geant at arms, Fred Heidenreieh; cap
tain. E. de Starr. The object OF this
club is TO advance the interests of
the Republican party in this city. The
headquarters will be at Canadian Hall, cor
ner of Sixth and Mission streets.
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Congressional Talk.

Immediately after the adjournment Of the
Republican State Central Committee. the
delegates elected to the convention of the
Sixth Congressional convention gathered in
parloT Is TO decide when they should hold
their convention and name their representa-
tive. The city selected was Santa Cruz.
and the date fixed July %. HeTVey Lind
ley of Los Angeles is very prominently mem
TONED for the nomination.
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DelInnnrnt Tax Sale.

On the 2Sth of this month Tax Collector
O'Brien will sell at auction the claims of
the city for delinquent taxes on personal
property for 1891.
In speaking of the proposed sale yester-
day, Mr.. OBrien said that the aggregate Of
the delinquent taxes would be less this year
than for many years past. Already since
the taxes have become delinquent, S25 OOO
has been paid in, and he expects that before
the 2sth at least $4,000 more will be paid
over