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The morning call., 1892-05-18
THE MERCHANTS CLUB.
Dinner and Reception I'm Honor Of Sena
tor Miller,

Dinner and Reception in Honor OF sena-
tor Miller.
The Merchants Club OF San Francisco
gave an informal dinner and reception in
honor of Hon. Warner Miller of New York
at the clubrOoms, at 203 Cali fornia street,
yesterday afternoon. The dinner was a
splendid affair, and many prominent San
Franciscans attended to welcome the pro-
moter of the great Njcaraguan canal. which
Is to mite the two oceans and secure to San
Francisco more equable rates of transporCa-
ton.
The large dining-parlors Of the club, stu
ated on the first floor of the building, were
handsomely decorated in honor Of the occa-
sion. The table was set in the shape of a
horseshoe and loaded with a pr0fusion OF
handsome floral designs furnished by men,
berS of the club.
The guests commenced TO arrive at 80
O'Clock, and it was not long afterward that
the guest arrived, accompanied by Captain
William l.. Merry and Minister Paeheco.
w. L. Harrington, president Il the club,
acted as POSTMASTER and occupied seat at
the head CT the table, while Mr.. Miller was
placed on his tight and Minister Pacheco on
his left. The dinner was wholly informal
aud there was no menu. When the party
had discussed the good things set before
them, and amid the blinking Of the wine
glasses MI. Miller responded TO the toast,
1.-The Nicaragua Canal-the gateway of the
Atlantic and eloquently expressed his
satisfaction at the growth Of popular feeling
in favor OF the canal and Of railroad com
petition. which has greatly Increased in
this city since his last visit, and predicted
great commercial future for the city, which
will result from the building OF the canal.
Minister PachecO followed and responded
to the sentiment The Canal and Reel
procity-twn children of commercial prog
Tess." He was followed by Captain Merry.
who responded to The Ocean Commerce of
San Francisco" Governor Perkins re-
sponded 90 Transportation by Sea-" and
Arthur R. Briggs to Immigration and De-
Velopment-the result of the canal" After
the. toasts Dir. Miller spoke informally of
the great project. aud expressed his appre-
citation of the honor extended him by the
club. and at 3 o'clock the company left for
their homes, having passed thoroughly
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The Women's Western Unitarian confer
ence is In annual session in Washington,
ID. &.
The national cycle race from Bordeaux to
Paris was won by Stephance, who covered
the distance, 1858 miles, in % hours.
A match Tor 5000 will shortly be played
at Berlin between the renowned chess ex-
perts, DR.. Tarrasch and Tschigorin.
A receiver has been appointed by the
Maryland court for the American Fra
ternal Circle, mutual benefit association,
which has $4,000 members and $780, 600 on
deposit.
The Union Theological Seminary OF New
FORK have indicated their determination to
stand by Dr. Briggs regardless OF the action
of the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Portland Or
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EDUCATION In AMERICA.
An Nations Are Now Sending Students to
This Country.

Atl NAtiOus 6Ib oeHG SLO0ehts TO
This Country,
We know that every year many Ameri-
cans go abroad to study, and we scarcely
appreciate The strength Of the current set
ting this way, says the Augusta Chronicle.
An examination of recent university cata-
logues shows that practically every civilized
nation IN the world is represented by stu
dents now in America In single great
institution, the University of Pennsylvania,
lhere are students from % foreign countries.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
alone shows students of IS nat0nali-
ties; IL are represented in the Uni
Verslty OF California; 10 in both Harvard
ana Yale, IA at Cornell and Michigan, 10 at
PRINCETON, at Lehigh and each in Brown
and wesleyan. Even remote countries like
Japan send many students here, Yale hay-
Ing this year Japanese students, the Uni
Yersity OF Pennsylvania 6, Cornell 3. Har-
ward and many other colleges one or two.
Our excellent professional courses are the
attraction TO most OF these foreigners. the
University OF Pennsylvania medical and
dental schools showing to-day 70 foreign
students, chiefly Europeans.
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One Of the Fathers. base ball team OF the coast.
The programme for the
day consisted Of racing, jumping, shot and
hammer throwing, baseball, croquet, hand
ball. etc, and was carried out in every de-
tail The judges were Messrs. NOblett,
Burke and Noble; field marshal, j. X. o.
well; time keeper, L. Z. Mix; starter,
j. j. Mcdonald.
Event the first was a croquet match.
which was very close and exciting. and was
won by John Dillon, Charles James second.
The handball contest for seniors was won
by j. COrbett and j. Collopy. second, j.
CoUney and w. Fitzgerald. One of the
greatest feats of strength was throwing the
hammer in which sport j. +. SiuDott car
ried off the honors. lie heaved the nipple
ment 81 feet 2 inches, while j. V. Powers
tossed the same tool distance of So feet
inches. Putting the shot was another
pastime calling for a display of skill and
muscle, and W. p. Sinnott made record TO
be proud Of, putting the projectie So feet 8
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SUMMONED TO DEATH.
A Drunken Bookkecper Causes Wild
Scene in Saloon.

A Drunken Bookkecper Causes Wild
Scene in Saloon.
f. B. Kahle. 4 bookkeeper employed by
E. Schwerin Il Co. at AZ Market street.
last night frightened the proprietor and
patrons of the saloon at 1047 and
1049 Market street by inviting them
to come out and be shot. He fired his re-
volver, and with one accord barkeepers et
al. sought cover behind tables and chairs.
The report of the pistol brought two ofil-
GERS to the place and the trucnent book
keeper was taken into custody. He had
been drinking aud was elected from the
saloon for refusing to pay for what he SAID
was glass of water and ginger Then he
returned to slay the entire outfit and was
struck on the head by club in the hands
of barkeeper. In the City Prison he said
that he once cut out the eye CT a man who
had nsnlted him as he had been insulted in
the Market-street saloon.
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FATE OF A DESPOT.
General Gresser Falls Victim Of His Own
Brutality

VIENNA, May IA st. Petersburg
special says: There is no doubt that Gen.
eral Gresser. the Police Project of st.
Petersburg, was the victim of a plot, Of
which Gatcholsky is innocent and that the
plotters tempered with the "vitaline" with
which General Gresser was treated. Two
plans were formed 10 remove him within
the past six months. His treatment of
criminals and suspects was barbarous. He
addressed authors and journalists like COM
mon laborers. and often bansbed them
without trial. He introduced a system of
torture of non-politieal prisoners IN all the
prisons. All attempts to persuade the En-
per0r to remove him had failed
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Tnoir soIvencv Ouestinnad.

John Smith, James Lee, Edward Altman
and David Tobin entered saloon on Thir-
teenth and Harrison streets last evening
and attempted to wreck the place because
they were refused credit for drinks. Ser
geant Burke and Officers Grennan and Phil
lips subdued the quartet. whom they booked
Tor disturbing the peace. As Smith made
a desperate. resistance when arrested an
additional charge of battery was entered
against him
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inches. Next came the vaultng match,
which was won by w. l.. Dunn. This agile
young man elevated himself 8 feet IL inches
in the air with the aid OF vaultng pole.
and carried fl the prize. Second, Leo
Frisbee. In the baseball throwing contest
there were 10 entries, and all threw over
100 yards. j. Cor bett threw 113 yards and
I. f. PhelaD 1l2.
The handbaI contest for boys under 16
years was won by w. S. Mccormick and
j. a. McCaskell. Then came the best event
of the day-a game OF ball between the
rival college mines. The regular college
team was divided between the mines to
make the contest more even. and brilliant
game Of ball was the result. 1t was mainly
a pitchers battle and was won by the
Cooneys Ly a score Of to 4. Batteries
Cooney and Mcneil, COrbett and AgneY.
Runs by innings:
Cooaeys. ........................0 011ol02 50
CorbetLs. ......-...........,.....1 = U III
After the noon recess competitive dril,
in which three companies of St. Mary Col
lege Cadets participated, took place under the
direction OF Major d. GeaTy for gold medal.
presented by Rev. Father j. Sullivan of
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Working women ia ma,,acbu.st,.

Those who are interested in the progress
Of women in business should note the fig
ures presented by Chief Wadlin of the State
Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to
those there were in 1885 in Massachusetts
about 10000 women engaged ia industrial
pursuits, and now there are more than 3O0,-
000 II is significant however to note that
two-tbirds of these wOrking-wOmen are an
has been maintained during the last half
dozen years That is, marriage tends to de-
plete the ranks. II that is the case, it
would seem to afford an answer TO those
who have feared that the industrial inde-
pendenee Of women would result in an in
crease Of sDinsters.
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The Greek ELECTIONS.

ATHENS, May 17.-Further returns of the
elections for members Of Parliament show
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Minister of
Finance and Minister of Justice are de-
feated. 1t is impossible to describe the joy
and relief Of the citizens over the defeat OF
the former Ministers. Deyannis alone is
elected Tricoupis will have a majority of
three fOurths Of the members of the Boule.
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schoOlboys laid aside
I h e ir SpelliDg-books,
donned their hop, step
and jump clothes and un-
Ill evening dIsported
themselves on abe campus
in various games. The
exhibition was witnessed
BY the parents and friends
OF the boys, who 0ceu-
= pied all the available
space on the campus.
1t is doubtful if any
institution on the coast
can produce a fnor body
Of amateur athletes than
st. Mary's College. The
association, which is
headed by c. d. McGetti-
gan, excels in many Of
the sports and boasts of
the champion amateur
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Til. oueen Was Absent.

LONDON. May 17.-At the drawing-room
held at Buckingham Palace yesterday the
Queen was not present, having deputed
Princess Christian, her third daughter, to
receive instead. Several Americans at
teuded, including Mesdames Williams and
Wayne of California and Edward Shaw Of
San Eranciscn.
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Effect Of Italy's New Cabinet.

PARIS, 8fas- IL-The appointment of a
new Italian Ministry has produced bad
impression in diplomatic and political
circles The fact is that this return to power
of Crispis friends and of the men who look
upon him as their political leader causes gen.
eral fear, not that the peace of Europe will be
disturbed, but that its tranquility wilk be
constantly threatened.
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The Stranded opern People.

The performance for the benefit OF the
stranded people of the Juch Opera COM
paDy will be given in the Grand Opera
House this afternoon at o'clock. The bill
to be presented Is one of the finest that has
been given in this city for many years, and
it certainly ought to attract large audi
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Remarks of the KaisAr.

DANTzIG. May 1.-THE Provincial Diet
of West Prussia last evening gave BAN
quet in honor OF Emperor William. His
Majesty in the course of speech said:
MAY the sons Of this country accept
patiently whatever providence has in store
for them. and await with confidence the re-
suits which the Emperor will achieve in the
course of his toilsome future"
The morning call., 1892-05-18
Water copvention in New York

NEW YORK May 1.-THE twelfth an
nual meeting of the American Water Works
Association began this morning at the Me-
tropolitan Hotel Over 100 members were
present, and several hundred more are ex-
pected. Papers on technical subjects were
read to-day and tonight reception was
given by the New Workers.
The morning call., 1892-05-18

William Matthews. William DAILY AMI
Edward Gibbon, who were arrested at the
Potrero on a charge of robbery, were re-
leased from custody by order of Judge
Love. They were accused of having stood
up" and robbed John Clifford of revolver,
but there was no evidence AGAINST them
The morning call., 1892-05-18

Police Crowley and booked at the Southern
station for assault to murder. Sesuine, 1t
is stated. in endeavoring 10 escape after
robbing Frank Gray, the complaining witness
in the case. drew pistol and fired at his
pursuarS
The morning call., 1892-05-18

Paul V. Baugrand, bartender. was
seized with a hemorrhage Of the lungs in
the saloon at Pine and st. Marys streets
yesterday afternoon and died while being
taken to the Receiving Hospital. Deceased
was q years Of age and lived with his
parents at Broadway and Stockton street.
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Mieht Have Been War.

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 1.-THE Stars
London correspondent says: At meeting
of convention of deep sea fishermen. Sir
George Baden Powell assured the audience
that Great Britain at one time was close
upon war with the United States, but they
had now agreed to settle the matter by arbi-
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Frauce strengtheniug Her Navv

PARIS, May 1.-THE Chamber of Depu-
ties reassembled to-day. NJ. Cavalgnac,
Minister of Marine, demanded supplement-
airy credits for the navy amounting to g.
600, COO francs. These credits, he said are
due TO the necessity of the increased ra-
pidity OF building vessels and greater
ornaments
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snnnassfnl Iail RraaL

LANDER, Wyo., May IA successful
Jail break was made here last night by
which all the prisoners escaped. Deputy
Sheriff, who attempted TO capture them,
The morning call., 1892-05-18

ExoRBTTANT CHARGES. - Considering the
charge exOrbitant, Justice OF The Peace Low
gave Judgment for Mrs. Abbie A. W. CrandslI in
the suit against her by DR.. John F. Morse for
5000 for professional services rendered on
March %
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1hraa Negrnes I.vnnhea

ATLANTA, Ga, May 17.-At Clarksville
at o'clock this morning mob broke into
the jail and took three negroes charged with
the murd er Of Night Policeman Carter at
Tedcoa, last week, and hanged them all on
one limb Of large oak tree. The negroes
all protested their innocence.
The morning call., 1892-05-18
The Canadian Bait Question.

ST. JOHNS, N. f., May 1.-THE Govern
ment has determined to rescind the enforce
ment of the bait act against the Canadian
fishermen this season. This practically ends
the tariff war between Newfoundland and
Cnnada
The morning call., 1892-05-18
II Wa Hot

The Weather Bureau predicted warm
wave, and the force of il came yesterday at
o'clock in the afternoon. the thermometers
in the streets showing "a degrees. At the
Weather Bureau the heat of the moving air
was recorded at 10 degrees.
The morning call., 1892-05-18

Roundtrip transfer tickets are now on sale
at any OF our Offices at reduced rates, viz: One
trunk. round trip, so cents; single trip 80 cents
Keep your baggage checks until you reach this
city Morton Special Delivery, II Geary street.
4OS TaylOT, Oakland ferry depot.
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Howard CInh.

A meeting of the Howard Club was held
last evening. Resolutions were adopted adj
vsing harmony in the Republican ranks in
order to assure a victory to the party.
Speeches were made by Thomas f. Dunn
and W. IL Murphy
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Viticulturists.

To-day the convention Of viticulturists
will be held in Irving Hall. The conven-
ton will last two days. during which mat
tiers of great interest to wine growers and
makers will be discussed.
The morning call., 1892-05-18

BROKE INTo SCHooL-HoUsEs.-The branch
Girls High School on Golden Gate avenue and
the Spring Valley Grammar School were broken
into Monday night and a number Of articles OF
small value IakeD
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Cigarmen Celebrate.

The Cigar-makers' Union had jollifiea-
tion at Metropolitan Temple last night over
their success in obtaining an increase OF
wages. All the trades unions in the city
were represented by their leading men, and
the reception was a rousing success.
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AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Annual Field Day Exercises at
st. Mary's College.
Competitive Drills Running, Jumping, Base
ball and Other Exciting Games Griffin,
the Champion College Splinter

Brain gave way to Drawn yesterday at
ST. Mary's College, Oakland. 1t was the
annual field day of the college athletic
association and was given over 10 sports Of
all kinds. AT o'clock IN the morning the
The morning call., 1892-05-18
A New Comet Discovered.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, May ia bright
comet Is reported from Massilon, Ohio. 1t
Is circular and has rapid motion and it is
in the constellation Gemini
The morning call., 1892-05-18
A Strike Ended.

CHICAGO. May 1.-THE strike of the iron
workers at the Worlds Fair grounds has
terminated, and Tomorrow the men will
return TO work on the old terms.
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sernina Raarraated.

Richard SeguIne, who was acquitted of
robbery under peculiar circumstances In
Judge LAWYERS court last Monday, was re-
arrested late last night by order of Chief Of
The morning call., 1892-05-18

baggage Notice.

The finest filter on the coast is at the Piedmont
Baths, Oakland which makes the salt water
used much clearer than even old ocean,
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JACKsoN-sLAvIN FIGHT.
The Date Fixed for May 30, and Choynski to
Second Jackson

SECOND JACKsOn,
LONDON, May 17.-The directors of the
National Sporting Club to-day fixed Mon
day. May 30. for the Jackson Slavin fight.
Hall and Choynski will second Jackson, and
Mitchell and Jack Slavin will look after
Slayin. The price of admission for non
members is S125. which sum has been freely
put up. Members are obliged to pay from
$40 to $50 for reserved seats There is not
much betting. PEARSON" Davies has taken
Hall to London. whore lie proposes to back
Hall and Ch0ynski against all corners.
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Warning From the Vatican.

ROME, May 1.-THE Vatican has sent a
circular letter to The American Bishops rec
ommending the formation of national
union against Cahenslyism.
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Alameda. The. COM
panies we're the FRS,
Second and Third, in
command Of Captains
w. ID. Quarney. 4.
w. Noble and Il. j.
Martin. Captain 7. +.
0'Neil aud Lieutenant
i. ID. Carroll. OF the
United States Second
Artillery, and Captain
w. NJ. Sullivan of the
Third Infantry were
the judges. Albert
Cunha. a small fat boy,
furnished martial mu-
sic on a snare drum.
The competitive drill
lasted nearly one hour,
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Edward Mcdonald of Allentown, Pa,
owns or did own dog which weighed but
four ounces when it was FIVE months old.
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was fatally wounded. Among the escape d
prisoners were Bliss aud Collins, two of
the most notorious horsethieyes Of the
West.
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THE sUPERFLUoUs WRAPS.

When they began to swelter at the Wash
ington-streeI wharf they declared they were
the victims OF a Californian practical joke
The mercury rose in the thermometer. The
sun blaZed on the hOt-looking sheds, and its
heat seemed TO be dancing from the water.
Parasois and fans, not sabes, became the
thiT IS most needful OF came the wraps.
and the ladies' sighed for their muslin sum-
mer robes
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A Lebanon County, Pa, farmer has a calf
two weeks old that is only IA inches high
and weighs but IS pounds.
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The above picture contains four faces, the man
and his three daughters. Anyone can find the
mans face, but it IS easy to distinguish the
faces of the three young ladies.
The proprietorS of FOrd's Prize pills will
give an elegant Gold Watch to the first
person who can make out the three daughters faces
to the SSc0nG VIII be given a pair Of genuine
Diamond Ear-Rin gs; to the third hand
color; to the fos0tt Coin Silver Watch,
and many other prizes in order of merit. Every
competitor must cut out the above puzzle picture
distinguish the three girls faces by marking cross
with lead pencil on each, and enclose same with
htteen U. ). two cent stamps for one box Of
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pair of genuine Diamond EARRINGS; to
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to the last Coin Silver Watch, and many
other prizes in order of merit counting fran the
last WE SHALL GIVE AWAY
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charge Is made for boxing and packing of pre-
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-10-29

Rather an amusing incident occurred
on our streets last Saturday and as there
are but few of US who will not be remind
ded OF somthing similar in cur own Der
sonal experience. We will relate it. A Ia
dy and. gentleman met in front of the
postoffice; the gentleman d;sregardins
the rnie OF etiquette turned to the left In
stead OF the right. The result was al
most collision. The gentleman appol-
isized and the lady turned very Crimson
in the face. They tried again to pass bnt
with the same Eesalt and it appeared as
though the gentleman was trying to head
the lady of. Considerable attention Vas
attracted and the lockers on were greatly
diverted, while the principal actions we're
corespondlngiy embarrassed and morti-
fed, Both finally stood still and fine Il.
dy said-and In no gentle tones either
pass And be passed. The moral is
always observe the rule and turn to the
right.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-10-29
Ellis Re-1eu-HeadEo6t.

Ellis Rez1e:r-HeadEs6t.
E1-sheriff Hogan. of Wa Keeney, Eas
in town on Thursday and took out a
party to look at the Close Bros. lands
Both parties proclaim they are stand
ing. One says I'VE stand on the verge
cf moral, political and material ruin {"
The other says I'VE stand up for Kansas
The ballots to be nsed on election dsv
IN this state will be of unusual size, but
they will be small compared to those to
be used in Pennsylvania which will be
four feet long and two feet wide. 1t is
Suggested that freight cars be used for
ballot boxes.
j. s. Shively representing the Topeka
Paper Co. was caller on Thursday. He
is red hot democrat and has always
heretofore claimed the fusionists wonld
carry the state. but in the last few weeks
IN bis trips over the state he has changed
his mind and believes the republicans
will carry the state by 10000 majority.