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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-21
CITY ITEMS IN BRIEF.

Rev. ". Z. Smith Will lecture this eyeninr in
the Presbyterian Tabernacle on The Carnival
OF Crime"
John and Perry Holdsworth were arrested
yesterday for tapping the I'LL at e. Renuier's
baker-shop on Alabama street.
j W. Knowles has sued Bridget and James
Murphy for unlawluly holding possession Of the
lot corner of Bay and Jones streets and for S34I
rent.
Judge Hawley, sitting In the United States
Circuit Court, declared thirty-tltee Chinese
bonds forfeited yesterday the petitioners having
deiaulIed.
William Nelson was arrested Yesterday for
on Thomas Wilson Of 253 Third street. Of whom
he made a small purchase
Rev Augustus Helnhaus OF the Evangelical
Church will deliver a lecture In German AT q
O'Clock before the members OF the German
Brancn Young Mems Christian Association, ter
floor OF the Y. M. G. A. Building.
1t was stated that there would he M servics
TODAY at the old Howard street Presbyterian
Church, between TWenIy.frst and Tutntv
second ms was an error, for the usual aerylce
viii be celebrated, but for the last time.
To-day az O'clock the mass.mee,inp in Tho
EnIls,iSp Association Hall VIII be addressed by
Rev. III. ID. wizard. A large male cborus vii
lead the singing, and The attendance viii be re-
sTlcted 10 men between the ages OF l6 ana al
years. anu
Rev. j. E. Gilbert, D., general superInten
dent OF the American Institute of Reiigious
EuueatIoh' VIII deIFer an address oil normal
training Tor Sunday-schOOl teachers this evenDG
In the First English Lutheran Church on Gearv
street, near Cough.
On Tuesday evening at o'clock n temnerance
mass meeting Will be held In Pioneer Hail A
q. W0lfenbarger of Nebraska will deliver an adj.
dress, ana Professor A. b. HuCklns will sing
several temperance songs. some of which will be
OF q humorous character.
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FELTON, CLUB.
a Big Crowd Present at the Opening OF
Its Rooms.

Big Crowd Present at the Opening OF
Its Rooms.
The formal opening OF the FELTON, Republican
Club rooms. al the corner OF California and Hyde
streets took place last evening. IL was an au-
spclous opening. Tie rooms Of the club,
named after the United States Senator, were
t8stefuuy decorated with ferns and national em-
blems and for The FIRST time since tie Presiden
tlal campaign The large gathering Of Republic
cans was thoroughly aroused by political seltl-
meut. The rooms were crowded 20 The overflow
long fore the clubs President, W. w. shan
ron. made a few Introductory remarks Welcom.
Ing an, and after the programme was concluded
all departed with 4 happy remembrance ol The
upeuUs OF tile FELTON, Club. Long tables were
laden with all Kinds oi ed 0ses, not 10 speak Of
iaVoiue beverages, aud these were dIsI ensed TO
tie CUES with neatly good Will uy Us mem
bels. An excellent literary aud musical pro-
gramme was also given.
Allied Bowler eNtoHed the aims Of the club.
ana was sule that 80 would uI0spe a. it was one
Of those clubs that bring pure politics INTO cleo
Hons.
After some Instrumental ana vocal selections
bV four members OF The Na iOual Republican
C.ub aud others Senator j. y. +. Wilson. Who
had been seen entering tie rooms, was called
uuCn, amid yells ana cheers, for speech. Mt.
Wilson 6as usLeIed upon the stage aud was
again loudly caeeIed. lie said Thar TIE large
gathering aud tie >I..lI OF those pfe EFT aUEul-d
everything iuI Tie Republican party in Tie com
lU- cam. align, ANA Ie piDYuesfed an oFeIWheim-
ing victory BE REFER .o the Withdrawal OF
James q. Elsiac as a 90 eSideu IAl candidate, and
said thai there were many other IH-u Gao tLe Buglv
equally as cdIdb.e dld rs iShi as pr. h.4.4e,
ana he l'au 30 DOUBT .hai lHe Ecil~icau \ a.
t0aGi Convention would make good selection.
''II He have harmony iu ODD, city, said Le,
"iLerc is nothing Ia t.c word Il prevent Us - lu-
ming our fight Ne propose 90 WIN &c, aud We
Csu.t want any body Go 60 out ana think hat We
are lot going 90 have harmony lu tur Republican
RANKS GOOD people are gong ID govern lie
party ana Vi pieseu. al LaUIoheu tiout 10 Tie
enemy
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PACIFIC SQUADRON.
Corps Of seamen- G uuners Proposed
for the Navy.

4 Corps OF seamen- uuners Proposed
for the Navy.
The department has under consideration
the scheme TO form a corps of seamen-gun-
pers. The enlisted strength Of the navy is
scoo and il is proposed to have the maxi
mnm strength raised to 1900. This will
accommodate the requisite number Of sea-
men-gunners and add materially to the
efficiency of the navy in the direction needed.
One Of tile projects under discussion con-
templates in brief the drafting Of the naval
apprentices into the class Of seamen-gun-
merry, and make it more of an object TO the
boys to remain Ia the service than is now
possible Of holding out to them. Tue de-
tails of the scheme have not yet been per-
fected, but they Include adequate cOmpen-
satiun for the responsible work involved,
system of promotion that viii encourage
excellence in the performance of duties, and
provision for retirement probably after
forty years service.
Tie San Francisco will take station at
Honolulu. the Pensacola having been or
dered nome It's likely that The Baltimore
or the Charleston viii be sent to join Adj
miral HarmOny'S squadron IN Aslallc
waters, ana the vessels in the Pacific be
divided between two stations, which Will De
established and known as the North and
South Pacific stations, respectively. IL mas
not been definitely settled who will be
placed in charge of the South Pacific Ad-
miGal Walker may be sent around with the
Chicago and two other ships, or Admiral
Belknap may be assigned to the duty.
Captain William Whitehead, detached on
Thursday from the uavy-yard at Boston,
Will succeed Captain w. 5. Schey IN COM
mand Of the Baltimore. The latter has
been ordered to duty as Inspector OF the
Third Lighthouse District
Past Assistant Surgeon II. I. Percy Of
the survey steamer Patterson will be de-
tached on the 1st on leave for two months.
Past Assistant c. !. Decker, from tile ma
val hospital at Philadelphia. Will be his re-
lief.
Captain F. II. Picking detached from the
third lighthouse district will command the
Charleston, relieving Captain George c.
Remey, who has been granted leave for two
/ months.
Assistant Surgeon L. S. Young, detached
/ from the naval station at Port Royal, :. c.,
viii come to the receiving ship lndepen-
! dence
Lieutenants f. D. TaussiE and Daniel
/ Deehauty have been ordered to eXamln-
/ alton for promotion.
/ Ensign Il A. Wiley Of the san Francisco
/ has been attached to the Charleston.
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REAL ESTATE NOTES.

Condition Of The Market in Oakland and
Vicinity.
Although The chief Characteristic OF the real
estat. market 10 Oakland and vicinity is SIM a
provoking dulIHess, Their are nevertheless many
signs that point 10 a speedy improvement Moth
ing that has value goes begging for purchaser
and money is always IN plentiful supply for
choice investments. The dealers generally re-
p0rJ fair average OF business, with decided
increase Of inquiry. There are several eXcep-
tioRs to this however, The most noteworthy of
whom Is probably w. {. Moran % L0iIn. he G.
ports very lively state OF affairs. lie IS now
engaged ga erecting twelve new cottages on The
Mckee tracr, eIgut OF which are already sold.
Tie purchasers are: Z. j. FaHb4nks, e. T..
C. +. JOSEPH and Il. J.. Lamar of san Franci-co
and Allied Rogers oI LClln. Moran also sold a
lot on AIcatTaZ avenue TO ID. +. Barry, ca which
aud another on tile same street 10 ". H. Flnney,
who is putting up a plumbing establishments
joseph j. Mason, the live real estate man Of
Dwight way, Berkeley, has moved into handsome
quarters IN lie new brick building erected at
Dwight way by Stewart x TIoWbUdge.
A new firm Iu East Berkeley - Hewitt &
Hauscom. Mr.. Hewitt being formerly Of Hewitt
s. Richards and Mr. HaUscOm being a popular
young Native son OF BE kelley.
TIE Alan ia County ReaI Estate Review for
ID CUR NJ month Is an luteg estiDg publication
aud % contains great deal Of matter devoted 10
realestate Interests 10 that county aud 10 The
Improvement Of tie realty. Ii Is issued by A. II.
Breed & Co.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-21
CATHOLIC LADIES.
Close OF the Festival for the Aid
Society.
An Enjoyable Matinee for the Children
Lively Voting in the Baby Contest
Ruth Cleveland Ahead.

The festival 10 aid Of the Catholic ladies' Aid
Society closed last night az ArmOry Hall after a
successful run Of three nights and matinee
The matinee was yesterday afternoon, and was
specially cOntriyed for the benefit OF the chill
dlen, who were entertained for good two hours
with a programme OF sleighl- Of hand, shadow
pictures masks ana faces and Punch and Judy
show. At the close lie Juveniles made a rush
for The candy tables and cleaned our the stock OF
sweetmeats In a twinklng.
In the evening the hall WAS crowded 10 It's ut
most limits, and splendid programme Of musi-
cal and literary numbers was provided These
included couple Of national airs by Miss Black,
vocal solos 10y Miss Denny aud Miss Sullivan,
Rotations by Miss nma Code and Miss Ella
LaiailIe, stereOptieoa exhibition by Dr. Nc
Donald, and number of lively measures by
mRudOlIns and guitars.
BOOTHS THROWN OPEN
AT the conclusion OF the entertainment. which
was quite lengthy on, the booths were thrown
open for business ADD the prettily cosiumed
ladies' we're kept busy the rest Of the evening In
dlsposing OF their wares.
lie Russian booth. under Mrs Koscl alowskPs
management was the center OF attraction all
night long, TIL the supply Of Russi tea ran out.
The r-fTeshmeut booth was also freely patron
lied much 10 Mrs. Hafps delight. and Mrs E. S.
Code beamed with pleasure as she saw the bach
elors' table stripped over and over
But the excitement Of the evening conferred
around the blackboard where votes were being
cast for Baby Mckee and little Ruth Cleveland
Messrs. MaRuhe and ButterWOrth whOoped M
the business In lively manner and from the
lew hundred votes that were registered I'm the
beginning OF the evening The total soon ran up
beyond the thousand mark.
RUTH CLEVELAND VS.. BABY MKFF
At IL O'Clock Ruth Cleveland was credited
with an even 700 votes and the Mckee baby had
522. The friends OF both were holding back their
strength for the final struggle before the close of
the polls and large sums we're eX pected TO change
hands at the last moment.
The lroquOis Club sent $50 TO be voted for the
Democratic pet, ana another sum, almost as
large, from an anonymous friend OF the same
dimpled darling was held back for emergencies
SO far as the reporter could learn there was no
organized attempt to capture the prize for Baby
Mckee but the Democrats were In a suspicion :
mood ana were prepared for almost any sac rl1ce
rather than let their fayOrite lose
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PASTE FOR DIAMONDS.

Substitution of Rings Made by n
Young swedish Crook.
Roman Delaw, young Swede, who IN his own
country was possibly crook and IN this country
is. was given over into the custody OF the police
last night on Minna street by a man whom he
had Yictlmzed. lie was booked FOR grand lar
ceuy
The victim, Oswald Dell a cOmpatriot, lent
Delaw $40 on diamond ring about four week
ago. The ring was tested by a jeweler and
found 10 be worth over 500. Last night Delaw
called on Dell, and, Ia The talk that ensued in re-
gatd TO he ring, managed 10 substitute paste
diamond which he put in the box
The real diamond lie palmed ana passed to o
friend, II IS thought, though no trace OF IL was
found after the substitution. Dell happened to
slip The bogus ring on bis finger and found It toe
large, and the other had been too small he
saw the TICK aud seized bis yictImlzer.
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PIONEER HORuCULTURISTs.
a State Meeting Called for Next Friday
in san Francisco.

State Meeting Called for Next Friday
in san Francisco.
A meeting Of Yioneer hOrticultudsts has
been called in this city for Friday by the
California State Horticultural Society. The
meeting will be held in the rooms of the
Board OF Horticulture, 220 Suffer street, at
/ o'clock in the afternoon. The address
says:
Those who laid the foundations OF the present
great horticultural industries Of California are
passing away Many OF their Important under
tsklngs and accomplishments are not upon
recO. q. II is important, 10 view Of the great
present and sim greater future extension OF
these industries, HAT their early history should
be better understood. For THIS reason tie Hort
cultural Society issues This invitation 20 all who
were engaged Do California horticulture previous
10 1865, TO meet for discussion IL the early
deeds 10 which they were pdrtlcipdtOIs. 10 Is
also contemplated hat such a reunion VIII be
very pleasant 10 all who attend and may result
In other similar me- Q iugs 10 the future. General
Johu BidWeil O Chico has signiGed his Interest
IN this meeting and viii preside during Us de-
ilberatons, Il possible. Every horticultural
pioneer IS cordially invited and Is respectfully
urged 10 be present.
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HE LOST ALL HOPE.
4 Prominent NeWYOrker Becomes
Gloomy and DespOndent.
Another Chapter of Personal Experience
Is Added To-Day.

at is true" said William KlingbieI of 90
Forsyth street. this city. to the writer, that
nv trouble had extended so far that l had
given up hope of ever getting better. 1t was
at least seven years ago that knew that
had catarrhal and bronchial troubles, but
beyond the clogging up of my nostrils, the
dull headaches and the continual raising of
phlegm, it didn't at first seem to trouble me
much.
AFTER time, however, l began to have
hacking kind of a cough that | could not
get rid of. Pains would take mo in the
chest and sides. sharp and stabbiDg-like. and
extending through under the shoulder
blades. The continual dropping of mucus
seemed to affect my stomach. Ny appetite
became poor. / would feel hungry, but
wher7 would sit down TO the table could
eat very little; but what l did eat would
rest like a load on my stomach, giving a
feeling of distress and nausea.
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BLAMES HIS CLERKS.
MIR. Wempe Shifts the Responsibility
l.. IL.

MIR. Wempe Shifts the Responsibility of
Certain Frauds.
Wempe Bros, successors to Ichi Ban,
japanese goods importers, are in trouble
with the Government on account of viola
tions of The customs laws. The frauds,
which extend over about eighteen months.
amount to about $1,000. When Collector
Phelps told WemDe of them the accounts
and even the letter-books were surrendered
voluntarily and everything thrown open 10
inspection. The accounts show for three
years the discrepancy noted-S2600-
that it is during the last eighteen months,
when two clerks, according TO Wempe, had
the shipping in hand. In fact Wempe says
he knew very little about the business. The
matter Is how in the hands Of the Treasury
officials for adjustment
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-21
AMERICA AHEAD OF FRANCE.
Even France Succumbs to American
Genius,

For centuries France has held the palm for the
manufacture OF toilet articles OF every description
but at last she has been compelled 70 give place TO
American genius in article at least for the
toilet Nine. Waltz emphasizes this most emphatl-
cally In letter upon the Imperial Hair Regenera-
tor; " One OF the most pleasant and satisfactory
incidents connected with my trip TO New York has
been the treatment OF my hair 10y your Imperial
Hair Regeneration. Having fun knowledge Of all
the preparations on the Paris market I must con-
fess that yOut Imperial Hair Regeneration is fucom-
parably superior 10 them all. The color produced
is perfect and the natural glossness Ii leaves upon
the hair Is unattainable by the OF any other
preparation. do not hesitate to strongly recon-
mend IL as the most perfect preparation for the hair
obtainable." Consultation and all Information
free. Absolute satisfaction SguaTanteed. Sold at
81 so and So Refuse all substitutes as they are
dangerous IMPERIAL CHEMICAL co, "a West
Twenty third St. New York. Agents for the Pacific
Coast Messrs. GOlDSTEIN & COIN. S22 Market
St, san francisco. 1t Is applied by them and s.
SIROZlNSK SKI, 433 Ellis st. DECO II SUMO
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-21
GENIAL YACHTSMEN.
Third Annual Dinner Of the Cor.
inthian Club.
a Right Merry Time Is lad by Eighty-hve
Members, With Speech, Toast Song
and Sentiment

Eghly-hve happy ana jOylal yachtsmen gath
cred al o'clock last niaht around the portals Of
Jacks rOts,erie, where the third annual dinner
Of the Corlnthau Yacht Cub was 10 take place.
II the yachtSmeu were happy before they started
in TO enjoy tie entertainment arranged for them.
the degree Of happiness increased with every
additional course discussed Of the tastenly and
humorously designed menu, which read as fol-
lows:
a good repast ought to begin with hunger. FIR.
Eastern oYsrERs-HALF SHELL
&c Let US swallow them up alIye."-Proyerbs 1872.
SOUP.
Cream OF Celery.
d" All ought 10 be made to taste the soup
SALAD.
Shrimp.
90 He who drinks not wine after salad Is In danger
Of being sIck.'-Fr
Filet de Sole. Tartare
"A fish should swim three times, 10 water, In
sauce and Ia VINE ter
ENTREES.
Langue de Bguf-Pommes d'amour. Chicken Pate
no can govern his tongue IS strong man
Anon.
AN flowers are not for nosegays."
ROAST.
Mauard Duck.
The duck Is the countTys. but the city eats It,"
DESSERT.
Ice Cream. Cakes Fruit. Cheese.
Nuts are given, but they are not cracked for US"
Hans An leIseu.
WINES
Il Ike best the wine drunk at the cost Of others"
When Wine sinks, words swim" Wine car
Ties no Tudder-"
Give ne some lights"-Hamet
1t is EuOugh.'-PrOV XXX:l5.
ADORNED WITH THE LINDA.
The cover Of the menu was adorned with a re.
production Of lie yacht Linda" the flag snip
Of the club.
Commodore w. A. Stfinger presided and after
delivering a hearty address of welcome, which
made both visitors and members feel equally lat
home" gave the signal 10 set the bali rolling,
and a right merry time was had.
The room was decorated with bunting. and
three strings OF signal peDnants were hung iIOm
the ceiling. denoting welcome" Hail fellows
well met" "COme aboard and have drink" ana
Plenty OF grub In the locker" During the
evening handsome gold medals were presented
10 eX-COmmOdore j. ii. Johnson aud eX.Secre-
tary j. r. Tracy,
The various speeches, songs and tOasts were
enthusiastically received, while a well.selected
string band discussed sweet music at intervals.
The entire gathering was huge success and did
not break up until the "Wee sma' hours"
TOAsTs AND SONGS.
Tie following programme WIS carried thrOugh;
Different Tyres OF Yachts" Nce-COmm0dOre
J. " Pew; Secretary and Directors" T. r.
Emmons; song. The kagaInuffn," A. J.YOuug;
Steam launches" ex-Ntce-C Commodore Jones !;
Canoeing vs.. Yachting" Commodore Blow OF the
Oakland Canoe Club; duet, Messrs. Pencil and
EmmOns;"0ur German Ancestors" MA Newell (;
" Yacht Measurements" G. Il. Wilson; song. w.
DiGey; "a few 1iresome Remarks" j. F.Tracy /;
"Our Club Poet" w. T. HsrTOld "0ur Rowing
Contingent" ii. ID. heil; song 10y special re-
quest A. J. Young; "Yachtsmen as Athletes"
K. Ii. Cation; "Small Yachts" e. q. Yale
What know about running Menagerle." II.
Z. Pennelli "our Editor on his New LIST" +. E..
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soldier 'boys" are proverbially gallant and
intend 10 make things very pleasant for tue
public. not forgetting the ladies.
The bazaar will open Monday, and close
Saturday night,
There viii be eight booths assigned as
follows: Headquarters, floral aud recep-
ton; Battery c, n host of charming youn g
ladies; Battery ID, museum Of art and Curl
oslties; Battery +, candy and soda water ;
Battery Z, oysters, Russian tea. coffee and
delcacles; Battery G, sword voting for
popular officers; Battery II, rattle; Signal
Corps, shooting gallery, prizes offered Tor
the best lady's and gentleman's score for
the week.
There will be other attractions In the way
Of vocal and instrumental numbers by we'll
known artists Dancing will occasionally
be permitted during each evening.
STRICTLY MILITARY.
The first and last evenings will he almost
strictly military, Generals DimOnd and
Dickinson. with their respective stalls, In
fact all the officers of the brigade, are in
vited to be present, and there are also
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-21
A MILITARY BAZAAR.
A Big Entertainment to BE Held
This Week.
The Second Regiment, N. G. c., to Entertain
the Public With Varied Programme
Arranged to Last Six Days.

Many besides those who regret the closing
Of the c. L. A. S. entertainment last night
will be pleased to hear that its scene-the
armory on the corner of Page and Cough
streets-will be reopened tomorrow for
big military bazaar. to be given by tbs Sec
ond Artillery Regiment, n. G. c., the own
ers and kind lenders Of the hall for the
ladies' benefit.
The regiment. which, in moving to its
present quarters, incurred considerable cx-
penses, which it thus desires TO meet, prom
ises an embarrassment of attractions. The
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PERSOYATED AN OFFICER.
Hugh Savage Arrested While Raising
the Wind.

Hugh Savage Arrested While Raising
the Wind.
Hugh Savage, who asserted that he was Jew.
eler living on Leayenworth street, near Vallejo,
was arrested last night by Officer G. Mcmahon
ana Sueca Gllen on a charge OF peTsOnating
an orlicer. lie met Frederick Johnson a sailor,
on Jackson street. near kearny, and. selling
him by the arm. accused him OF having insulted
some women. Savage then informed Johnson
that, as he was Hn officer, he must arrest him
unless The sum of S3 was paid TO him.
JOhnson's friends came up TO his assistance
and called In the genuine article of police Off
Ger, who promptly disputed SaVage's right 10
wear star The wOuld-be blaekmaller had
nothing 10 say In his defense.
Ii Hung Chang. the Bismarck Of China,
surrounds his movements with great secrecy
and thus adds TO his power. Though lie
hates Europeans he copies their ways.
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ANOTHER FAILURE.

At recent meeting Of the creditors there was
such 3 feeling OF surprise and indignation at the
dismal failure OF the Lion Clothing Company, Sl6
Market street, that they have concluded to close
out the firm Immediately. After business OF
barely TWO years, owing to high rents. depression
IN trade and rampant competition, the assets are
only about 500 900 against 100000 liabilities.
The company has been compelled to 60 under; and,
at their next meeting Monday, the creditors win
determine what disposition shall be made Of the
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invited the Hon. Mayor Sanderson, the SUI
perlor Judges and many prominent gentle
men who appear on the honorary rolls Of
the respective companies.
Each organization. or rather the six COM
panies attached TO the regiment, will be
given night, which will be under their re-
spective control, and each company is en-
deavoring to make its night the most at
tractive. Considerable rivalry exists ia til g
matter Of booth decorations and displays.
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Some 100 young ladies' friends of the
different companies, are working to help
the regiment ana the affair is an assured
success.
The regiment history as aregiment, as far
ms its organization is concerned is as fol-
Nav IS. 1861 recognized as First Regiment
of Artillery April :, 1863; reorganized as
Second Infantry August %. 1866; designa-
tion changed to Second Reg Artillery,