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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
WON THE CIGARS.
How a ShreWd Merchant
Based a Bet.
A Little Incident Showing How Gus
toners Are Deluded by Alleged
Newspapers"
~ tell you she didn't arrived 7"

Eyes, she did, !" was the quiet reply.
Nonsense. man. Why, have been look
ing out for her particularly to get the
Hawaiian news, and If she had come in
would have seen it In the paper this morn
ingw
1t was on the early boat bound for this
city from Oakland yesterday morning that
the dispute occurred.
Two business men, buttOned up TO the
chin, were engaged in the discussion, and
one of them, fat. choleric-looking indi-
vidual, was evidently getting warm.
A third party heard the raised voice. and
recognizing the disputants came over.
Hello. you fellows" he interposed genl.
ally, whats the troubleP"
The fat man turned to this unexpected
arrival eagerly.
Good morning, Jones'" he said. "you're
Just the man we want. Here's Robinson
says the Belgic came in this morning flying
the yellow flag and bringing news that all Is
quiet in Hawaii. IL it sop
Certainly not, proudly answered Jones.
II knew i'll" exclaimed the other, triumph
antly- Robinson is a pretty successful
merchant, but he had better look out-he
has delusiOns."
"Ha, ha! Robinson. old boy" echoed
Jones, laughing loudly, you must have
dreamed it,!
observation-disclosures you want to bet
tie cigars on it?" Tejoined Robinson, who
was evidently of a practical turn of mind.
, The other two were nos slow In jumping
at the offer, though believing they mad
sure thing.
Then Robinson spoke: You two fellows
are too smart. Why. it's in the paDer."
mo, il isn't" snapped the other two
simultaneously.
"YOu must have overlooked IT," said the
man they called Robinson. quickly drawing
a newspaper from his pocket.
His opponents did likewise and three
wspapers-THE CALL. the Examiner and
the Chronicle-were quickly spread out side
by side.
This was what the dlsputants saw:
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Berkeley.

E. M. Wolf, '94, has been elected baseball
manager. vice Nj. S. Latham, resigned. The
nine has begun work without delay. This
forenoon practice game will be played
between two university club mines, and this
afternoon the Deaf and Dumb nine will
play The University Club.
The football season will open tomorrow
for the preparatory schools embraced in the
A. A. A. A.-the tour AS as they are called
by game at Central Park between the
Berkeley High School eleven and the Berke-
ley Gymnasium team.
Thursday evening large delegation from
Lookout Mountain Post sand Corps and
Cushing Camp of Sons Of Veterans visited
Appomattox Corps In Oakland. the occa-
sion being the official visit of Department
Commander Fuller and department presi-
dent of the w. X. G.. Mrs. Jennie L. South
worth
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

suffering from paralysis at the present mo-
merit or else be has left the country.
The average Chinaman will pass through
a pack of Grecraekers in action about as I'M
eOneernedly as he would walk over an ex-
clusion edct. One Asiatic gentleman, how
ever, was seen TO betray signs of discomfi-
ture last night. when small cracker, with
its fuse aiight. dropped innocently down
from the hanging bunch and nestled away
in the folds Of his upper garment prepara-
tory to going off and burning large hole
ia the green silk dress coat.
"Debbell" he muttered, as he screwed
his head around TO estimate the amount Of
damage done, "debbeH"
Then he looked upward for the man who
had hold of the othef end of the string, but
there was no one in sight
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
Alameda.

The pupils OF the public schools are not
making any exhibits for the Worlds Fair,
and it now looks as If the only exhibit to be
sent from this city will be the clock and
maDtepiece by the Ladies Auxiliary Of the
WOrld's Fair Association.
The bakers of this city have signed an
agreement not u bake bread Saturday
nights and to discontinue deliveries on Sun
days after March l.
There VIII be parade and review of the
various companies of the Boys Brigade
located in Alameda County in this city on
Washington's birthday. There will be fiji
teen companies, including three of Ala
media, numbering 800 boys In all. The re-
view will take place at the old West End
base ball grounds.
The friends of City Trustee C. S. Neal are
urging him TO strive for nomination TO this
office at the Non-Pariisan convention. 1t
is said by some that Mr. Neal will be the
choice of the Republicans and William
Hammond Of the Democrats In the con-
vention.
William Staples, driver of bakery
wagon. died suddenly Thursday night of
aporlexy Mt the residence OF his mother on
Park street. He was AZ years OF age.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
REJOICING.
STILL REJOICING.
The MOngoIs Holding High
Carnival
Night and Day Alike Are Given
Over to the Enjoyment of
the Event.

Chinatown was ablaze last night All the
many lanterns that hang outside every door
and window in the place shone out bril-
liantly, and from within the residences of
the devout heather came the glare of wax
candles and oil lamps.
The narrow sidewalks were black with
the moving figures of curious sightseers, but
the pigtails kept pretty close indoors and
partook socially of the New Years cheer.
Here and there rose the sound Of clashing
gongs. and the note OF the universal fiddle
squeaked from the open windows OF we'll
TODD meTrymakers.
Josshouses and theaters did a rushing
business.
The galleries of The playhouses were
TANNED with yellow dudes, who gazed
breathless at the grand chorus as it came
on and off the stage TO the musical accom-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

why, the Chronicle hasn't got line OF
IT." sn0rted the fat man, growing redder
and redder
why. the Examiner hasn't line of itl'
gasped Jones in disgust.
Robinson smiled.
THE CALL gives the newsp was all he
said and when last seen the trio were saun-
tering over toward tie wlnerooms, where
the best brands of cigars are always kept
In stock.
This is a plain story Of facts caused by
the Examiner and Chronicle going 10 press
without the news Of the Belgic's arrival
The later editions Of those two papers
may have contained scanty references to an
interesting piece OF news.
By this means some OF their city sub
scribers were appEzed OF the bare fact, but
their country constituents paid for the news
and didn't get 1t.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

At lower prices, ifneed be. For
example, Extension Tables in six
foot lengths as low as 5000; eight
foot, $3.50 and upward, according
to size. In Dining Chairs world
to choose from; in cane seat, box
seat, leather-coyered, with Arm
Chairs to match. Finally, an un-
limited chance as to style, in
quality and in cost, in Dining-
room Furniture.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
HARPER SET FREE.
De Greayer's Slayer Is
Acquitted.
A PISTOL SCENE IN COURT.
Lawyers Knight and Foote Make
Things Very Lively for Some
Of the Witnesses.
A PISTOL SCENE IN COURT.

he crowd in Judge danger
N II fields court had & feast OF
GI ~ sensations yesterday when the
trial of Samuel W. Harper, the
park policeman. for the killing
6 of Henry de Greayer was
brought to a conclusion. The sensations
eliminated when the jury acquitted Harper,
after being out exactly half an hour.
All the evidence had been gotten IN on
the previous day, and Attorney w. w.
Foote. special counsel for the prosecution,
opened the mornings proceedings with an
argument in which he insisted that the peo-
pie OF San Francisco would, If Harper were
acquitted. be left at the mercy Of Imported
policemen Of the Harper type. BE spoke Of
Harper as "a bull-puncher, cowboy. an
importation from Wyoming" Young de
Greayer, with his life blood ebbing away at
the hospital, had testified almost with bis
last breath that Harper had shot him down
like dog"
has it come to this?" asked the counsel,
that man cannot give his card to an I'M
ported police officer without having MS ne
iakenY' Mr.. FOote cOntended that DE
GTeayer carried his pistol in his oyereoat
pocket. and that the threatening gesture
relied on by the defense was simply the act
Of reaching for his card to show the oincer
who be was. Harper using the wyoming
slang phrase, had said he thought De
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
Disharmenf Proceedings.

The proceedings taken by the San Fran
cisco Bar Association to disbar Attorneys
G. w. Howe and y. f. Napthaly for unpro-
fessional conduit were continued in Judge
Siack's court TO week from to-day.
Ex-Judge Louderback, chairman Of the
committee. was ready to proceed against
Howe. but Carroll Cook said his client was
not ready. Attorney FIfield also announced
himself ready to proceed against Napthaly,
out the latter asked for time, which was
rod
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
New Suits

The following new civil suits have been
filed In the Office Of the County Clerk: By
Joseph E. Shain TO recover 1896 10 on a
promissory note by II. II. Noble & Co.; by
John Cuneo TO recover from A. Relli & Co.
s574 for services rendered as teamster;
by S. B. Sumner to recover from II. 1.
Kowalsky 1886 so for labor performed; by
p. Fl. Merton to recover from Bridget
HAYNES S64 % for street work; by the
Plume & Atwood Company to recover 1865
from w. T. Decker for goods sold.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

Items of Dining.rooffl expense
interesting to all housekeepers.
Some few quotations of Spring
prices: This Extension Table, the
sketch, is only a suggestion, in
solid antique ash, ~ inches wide,
fluted pillars in 6-foot length,
5000; in S-foot length, SII.oo; in
Io-foot length, $500. High-back,
brace-arm Dining Chairs to match.
in antique elm, at SI.5o each.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
The AngIo-Saxon Race.

Professor j. X. Ruckstell, president OF the
Young Mems Christian Association Lyceum
and Debating Society, will deliver a special
lecture this evening at o'clock at the main
hall OF tho association building. Subject
1.-THE Anglo-Saxon Race; In Retrospect
aud Prospect" The lecture will be free to
both ladies aud gentlemen and will begin
promptly at O'Clock.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

cut off and given to Butte County. Sacra-
mento County's space was changed in order
to satisfy The demands of that county for
more room. San Mateo was moved 70 the
opposite end Of the building. and Tehama
County was allowed the space abandoned
BY Sacramento.
The committee then adjourned, to meet
at the Palace Hotel at o'clock. but as there
was not quorum present there was no
meeting
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
LET FER WhOOP.
The IroquOis Braves Ready for the
Feast.

The chiefs and warriors of the Iroquois
Club have everything arranged for their
banquet on Monday night next. Nearly all
Of the 800 tickets have been taken up by the
most prominent Democrats Of the State. and
on the close of the convention those 800
throats propose to let out whoop around
the festive board that will be heard through
out the length and breadth of the land. The
principal whoopers will be w. W. Foote,
Robert Ferral. T. j. Clunie, C. @. Weller,
J. A. Fileher Of Placer and r. Barker Of
VacaviIe. The lord of the cuisine depart
ment Of the Palace Hotel has received or
ders to prepare the most palate tick ling ON
pounds known to his art, and no expense
will be spared in making the banquet a
brilliant affair. Max Pepper, the retiring
grand sachem of the order. will be the guest
of the evening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
Critchell's Accomplicee co.oh.

The police have caught the accomplices OF
Frank CritchelI. who was arrested on
Thursday for committing burglary on two
recent occasions at the house Of Charles
Cr0wel), superintendent of Laurel Hill
Cemetery. The prisoner calls himself Err
nest Massey. he is native OF New Zea-
land, 10 years old.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
The Hungarian Quartet.

The original Hungarian Quartet wilt ten
der benefit to the Alameda City auxiliary
to the Worlds Fair Association Saturday
evening, February Is, at the Lnderman
Opera-house. Alameda. Admission 90 cen ts
very interesting programme will be given.
Miss Eunice Westwaler, the well-kno wn
contral.o Of San Francisco, VIII sing a SO
lection from the Italian opera.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
The TiyoIi Musicians.

The Musicians Union held a special
meeting yesterday TO take action in relation
10 the Tiyoli musicians. A very spirited
meeting was expected, but all was calm.
and although the members OF the Tiyoll
orchestra expected TO De railed our, notn
- % he Kind was done. The following were
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
Changes at Chicago.

Inc spaces which had been allotted to
some OF the counties In the California build
Ing at the Worlds FAIR received shakin q
up at the hands Of the committee yesterday
Part of the classified agricultural snaca was
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

ever, as the nine days count OF $4,000
votes In eight districts supposed TO be most
favorable to Stafford gives Culver a net
gain of twenty-one votes over the official
count raising his majority from 239 to go.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
Culver Gains

In relation to the contest between Stat
ford and Culver for School Director the
complaint stated that Stafford was entitled
to 800 more votes than the official count
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
BIRTHS MARRIAGES-DEATHS.

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
Will not be inserted. They must be handed In at
either of the publication offices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence or persons authorized
to have the same published
BORN.
KUHLENKAMP-In this city. February IL, 1898,
To tue wife OF II Kuhlenkamp. daughter.
O'BRIEN-in this city. February 10, 1898. 10 the
wife OF 7. l. 0'Brien, son.
HAPPERSBERGER-In this city February Ia,
1898 to the wife OF Emil HappeIsberger, q
daughter.
BAILEY February IS. 1893. to the wife or George
Bailey, a son.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

appointed as a committee 10 walt upon
Manager Kreling and see TX A setlsmelt
which will be agreeable to all conterned
might not be made: D. NJ. Sullivan. J. l..
Schmiz, T. Gilman, j. KeOugh and A.
SnadiDa
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
A M;rar,s Sudden Deaib

Samuel II. Barnes. miner who lived at
the New Wisconsin Hotel on Pacific street,
fell dead in one of the rooms last night.
He was an Englishman, AZ years old.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
LATEST sHIPrING INTELLIGENCE.
Dnnastir Ports.

SAN D1EGO-SaiIed Feb l7-Nlc bark Comet for
Port Blakeley and not schr Comet as reported on
another page.
sEATrLE-Arrlved Feb 17--schr American Girl.
hence Feb2.
GREEN WOOD Sailed Feb l7-stmr whltesboro.
for San Francisco
Movements of Transatlantic Sloane &.
LIVERPo0L-ATrived Feb l7-Stmr Runc, from
New York
KISSALE-Arrived Feb 17-Stmrs LancastTian
anu Norsemar, from Boston for Liverpool
PHILADELPHTA-Arrive Feb l7-Stmr British
Princess, from Liverpool
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
ATTHE ALMSHOUSE
The Other Side of the
Story of Abuse.
THE sUpERINTENDENT's SAY.
What He Knows of Hopes and Deuel.
Who Made Complaint Against
the Management.

ESTERDAY a CALL
reporter visited the
Almshouse and had a
talk with the superln-
tendent in relation to
stories of abuse eilcula-
TED by some of the dis
charged Inmates of the
place.
Mr.. Weaver. the su-
perintendent of the in
stitution, said that there
xras mn pOmnlaiDfg fr0m
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18

"wHES my horses were sick with what was called
lung fever last spring gave Simmons Liver Regu-
lator (iquid) in one-ounce doses twice day. They
all recovered speedily. f.. T. MICHENER,
"Propr Micheners Express, Jenkintown Pa"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-18
DIED.

DIED.
Atkinson, Edgar J. W. Fogarty. Mabel Claire
Beede. william Henry Handy, William L..
BOtsch elder, Lizzie HurtadO, Ignacio j.
Bentley. Sarah Dicklns Kretsnger Rev. &. w.
Brnchard Gartrude. Lane John ID.
Brown. Kathleen Mcmahon, Margaret
Bolsted Gertha Menke Catherine z.
Connolly, Thomas J. O'Grady. Thomas
Comyns. Katie Bernice Prefontaine. George A.
Cofin, Jarvis Ranken, Herman j.
Comfort, Edmund Snyder, william
CAMDEN Mrs f. T. Terrell. Joseph Henry
Donahue Annie Terry, Joseph III.
Fox Peter Wiley. Amasa
Wilmer, Malcolm q.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-09
PERSONAL.

Jos. Baldridpc. a banker Of Tnnos. Is
in tle city.
Mr. w ~ Fril,r h,s ,,,, IA Tan.
- '.,.i w. ~ u,a s'''V !" ''"
N,rs / n Ham, md ,yo Jo,,bt,rs
vii s,,t,r ,,,,,. ,,,,,,''ss',,, WV
va, i''u 1t. iV'' v,s sV'io',"", ,..
MRS W ~ llhih1 lrlt Tor Ausl1
, ras ,, Tn'"'hs 10 "''''u tue great n"'o"''
Judge a. NJ Moore returned l9st even,
lhg rom business IMP To H'st''hu
'"u"'S'
MS u9rly meyer nus ,,lt on lhTrr
muhths WISH 10 Ntlsas IllN' hlfksNlll''
No, ana lineage
". Il llHin Is luSt IN OIL ne 'Hock
isl'nu' hhu reports trnue Eoou HnH oh
'nt new luWus groW'hg'
W, Il, Elliott, q leading citizen of Ar
tingtnh' was sinking hands with Fort
Nur'h Iil''uS |''''ruH|.
Mr., Wilkersuu Of the iirm of Wilkcr
son a Summeryillc Of Knob was in
town yesterday purchasing goods
Mrs. John White and her two babies
have gone to Colyman's Hollow Albany
county y. y" TO spend the summer
II. w. Williams, .lr., has lust return.
ed home from school for his vacation.
and will leave soOu ON an extended trip
East
l. H. Robinson of Mncn. formrrlv >,
resident OF this CITY. nul Ncl.l,Uu,yn la
insurancle circles. was In Town yrstpr.
day
Miss Rcssi, T,ies ,f,,r sn,r1,r..
wear at Belmoni college NnshvilIc
Tenn. rrturns liz tbe cation nrlt Sat'
urdny morning
S,s.i'u, 90 u,, r,.,. WI,
c,,J,N ,, Ss'unH ~ tue = iohi wafer
chants yestrriav. lie Viii SOON NH "
Fort Worth hanIuutrtcrs
Az. w nisi. 90 c,.,.,,
~, VI Ilurk'SNllir'
~, Ni "''o n1i l.ug t,,elr slAler, AIRS ~
'u''"P' '"' HuSt r""r'h street.
Johnny Caps has returned from II visit
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-09
roDAYs PROGRAM.

Following is the program FOR tomorrow,
The third day:
Race Amateur senior, single scull,
Bntrlrs Il. Mcdowell. lroquois Boat
club. Chicago; james Henderson. West
crn Rowing rluh. st. Louis: Fred kor-
mig. Jr, Wcsteri! Rowing club St. Louis;
Fred Gastrick Moloc Rowing club. ST.
Louis; T.. j Baker. Galveston Rowing
club, Gn.yeston Prize, gold medal.
Race Great professional double scull.
Entries Alex. Mclean. Australia; Jas.
\. Tcnliyck, Worcester. Mass; jacob q.
Gnudnur. Orillin. Ont; Geo. llosmpr,
Boston. Mass; Edward llanlon, TorOn-
10, Canadu; .ln0 Tccmer. st. Louis, $40.
Gaudnnr aud Hosmer are the champion
donhlr-scullcrs Of the world
Event No 3.fieo W. Lee on the wa
ter.
Race = Senior amateur double.scull.
las. Henderson. Western Rowing club,
~ Louis; Fred kornig. Western Rowing
club, st. Louis; H. j Baker. Galveston.
Tex. A. j llurris Orllia, Ont: substi.
tute, Fred Gaslrich.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-09
ANTICIPATES A FULL PARDON.

The happiest man confined In the Tar
rant county jail is Virgil MaNey, and
al on account of his possible pardon by
Governor Ilogg, who will give his de-
cision In the matter today. Mnxey, it
will be remembered, was convicted on
u charge of theft some six months since.
I'm the defense it was claimed that Max
ey was not responsible for the act Of
which he was convicted, because he was
n subject of the morphine habit, and
was not accountable for his deeds. Since
his confinement great sympathy has been
elected In his behalf and a petition nu-
merously signed by citizens, and also by
Judge Greene. the prosecuting attorney,
assistants and the iury, was yesterday
presented his cXce,lency by MaNcy's
father and ex-Supreme Judge John L.
Henry, asking full pardon The Pc
tition was also signed by Judge n G..
Kittrcll Of the Fifth district. Judge u.
A. Mum Of the Third district. Judge L.
Il. llightower of the Ninth district,
Judge y. A. Stcdman. Hon. Henry
lIaiups, Senator Reagan. Colonel X. NJ
Wynnc. Colonel Hunter and many other
prominent citizens,
MHNey said 10 u reporter that he ex-
pected n pardon, and in cnse il came
h. would locate on nurspr"' farm near
Huntsville, his birthplace and bOyh0ol
home. lie has been thorough cured of
the morphine habit. aud has not used 1t
for seven weeks. and during that time
has gained twenty-five pounds in flesh
aud feels like a new person
MaNcy will probably hear from Austin
this morning as to his fate, one way or
the other.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-06-09
THE EGYpr Or TENAs.

j. IL. Young was seen by reporter
at the Union depot yesterday, and re-
ferring To the condition of crops In the
vicinity Of ltasca his home. said; "Itns.
la Is In the Egypt of Texas: there Is
no finer country under the shining sun.
Grass is line and crops generally have
been good because we have had n sutli-
cheney of rain at the proper time. Farm
ers have about finished harvesting wheat
aud oats, and the yield of both was
good. | haven't seen better prospect
for corn for over seven years, hut the
cotton outlook is not bright because
farmers have neglected it TO look after
other crops; besides, the acreage in my
locality Is not large. The shipment last
season, however, was between 1900
aud lJ.oOO bales. ltHsca IL growing
right along. and many costly improve.
mcnts are being made. among them six
new brick business buildings One Of
them is to he used for bank with n
capital of 100000. ltuscu is in the
Egypt of Texas, as | said before"