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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-15
THE THEATERS.
An Enjoyable Performance at the
California.

An Enjoyable Performance at the
California.
The Nichols LestocQ comedy Jane"
was presented by the Charles Frohman
company at the New California to full
house. This is one Of the best comedies.
or comedy-farces. as it may be more prop
erly called, on the boards to-day. 1t is
admirably constructed and each character
has an individual interest. Our theater-
goers remem Der the acclaim that marked
its production some time ago at the Bald
win with tombstone Bennett in the title
role.
There was no less enthusiasm last even
ing. when Miss Jennie Yeamans came for
ward in the same character, amid the ex-
cellent support that surrounded her. Jane
NAV he called a conception, not altogether
original. but seldom displayed to such
elaborate advantage as in this east. A
London housemaid. not deficient in the
pertness of her class, but at the same time
with a keen eye 10 the main chance, Sud
always on the lookout for the future.
In personating this kind of girl Miss
Yeamans brings out all the points In her
character so clearly that the audience catch
them at once. You have before you neat
figure, with the usual costume. not forget
ting the natty lace CAP that reposes on her
well poised head. The business of CON-
cealing her marriage with William. the
valet. is admirably managed, and the way
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Mission street, where they had supper TO-
gether. They remained at the restaurant
until about O'Clock Monday morn ing,
when they went to the house where Scat
tiny and his wife have rooms. During the
evening McShane talked continually Of his
domestic troubles and seemed TO be very
much distressed because of them.
About month ago McShane and his
wife became engaged in violent quarrel
in the family residence on Twentieth
street and Officer Hamilton was called in
to get them to keep the peace. McShane
shut the door in the officers face and used
language for which he was arrested the
mex. day on warrant sworn out by Ham.
iltOn. Since that time McShane has not
lived at home.
Employees at the store and the friends OF
the dead man say that his wife is Of a jeal-
Gus disposition. and even go so far as tC
cite instances when the wife had come into
the store and caused a scene because her
husband was waiting on lady customers.
When McShane and Scaitiny reached
the latter's house yesterday morning they
held consultation, McShane deciding to
go to his own house and try TO effect re-
Cancellation with his wife.
He asked Scattiny 10 go with him. To.
gether they went to the Tween tietn- street
residence, and after entering the house
Scattiny went upstairs and informed Mrs
McShane that her husband was in the
house and requested her to treat him
kindly and not make a scene. Shortly
after he left the house.
What followed probably no one knows
except the wife. She refuses to see any
one. and the immediate family shake their
heads in mysterious way and say moth
ing.
Mrs. McShane told the, Deputy Coroner,
however, that McShane asked her to go
for some claret, rs he wanted it and some
hot milk to drink. lie appeared 10 be sick
and she went to get the claret. There was
goblet on a small table in the room when
she left, but when she came back it was
missing. She gave him the claret and h OF
milk and lie became SO sick that she sum-
mOned DR.. Sobey. The doctor used the
stOmach-pu vigorously and did every
thing IN his power for the sufferer, but
without avail. as he did at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning.
1t IS thought that McShane must have
had poison in his pocket, and when his
wife went for the caret he poured it in
the goblet and drank it. but tho mystery
is what has become OF thr goblet.
Last Friday night McShane was taken
suddenly and violently i'll in downtown
saloon and was sent to his brother-in-
laws house in a hack. A physician was
called and pronounced the case one of
cramps. 1t is now thought that the sud-
den and violent illness was the result OF a
dose of poison self-administered, but that
for some cause or other it failed to pre-
duce the desired effect.
Intimate friends of the dead man say
that his business affairs were in bad con-
ditiop, and think that this. together with
his domestic troubles. caused him to de-
termine on taking his own life
The body was removed 10 the Morgue
and an autopsy made, but the result will
not be made known until the contents OF
the stomach are analysed by DIR. Bar
rington.
The deceased was 3S years of age and a
native of Ireland.
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A SERIOUS FLAW.
Trouble for the Soldiers Home
Directors.

Directors.
The attention of the board of directors
of the Veterans Home Association has
been called by Governor Markham to a
serious defect in the relations of that in
sttution to the State. The directors Of
the Soldiers Home, it appears, have failed
to comply with the provisions OF a Iegisla-
tive enactment passed in 1876 requiring
the trustees of all State Institutions 10 sub
nit all plans and contracts for buildings
and improvements for approval to the
Governor. State Treasurer and Secretary
of State.
Thousands of dollars have been ex-
pended in improvements at YOuntvilIe
during the last five years. but no plans
have ever been sent by the directors to
Sacramento for approval. This omission
came TO light while the board of examiners
was engaged in the consideration of the
claims of the directors for the semi-annual
appropriate for the support of the ins:i-
tuition. Governor Markham referred the
subject to r. Il. Devlin, a well-known Sac
ramenio attorney. for an opinion as to the
Legality Of the paving any State funds to
the directors under the circumstances.
That gentleman has advised the Governor
that the directors. in his judgment, have
failed to comply with the law.
Attorney General Hart is one of the
members of the Veterans Home Assoc,a-
ton as well as one of the directors. He,
therefore, could not well be called upon by
the Governor to give disinterested legal
advice on the question. AS director he
is Of the opinion that the action of tho
Legislature in making the appropriations
for the support OF the home cannot be
nullified by any action of the board of
examiners Withholding its approval Of the
claims presented on the part of the direc-
tnr
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A TALK ON TIME.
The Democratic Committee Without
Quorum.

a Quorum.
Another Intellectual attempt was made
last evening TO hold meeting of the Gen.
eral Committee of the Democratic party
in Metropolitan Hall, and for want of a
quorum after a long wrangle there was an
adjournment to the call Of the chair.
Throughout it all Chairman Pepper pre-
served his good nature. The rules of
Cushing and Roberts were repeatedly VIC
lated, Clune and the other persistent ora
tors being allowed to talk themselves
hoarse.
When the meeting was called to order
the report of Committeeman Pepper and
Watkins in regard to their visit to city and
county officials was submitted. IL in
cluded the names of half dozen Repub-
licans who are holding municipal posi-
tions. The report was in substance the
same as published in THE CALL or Satur-
day and contained no recommendations,
being simply submitted as an evidence Of
the performance OF the delegated duty.
Only 1S5 members responded 20 roll
call, which was forty short of quorum,
and motion was made that the committee
should adjourn for two months. Andy
Clunie wanted to make it three.QuaIters
of an hour, and Major Harvey insisted on
six months vacation. Then came sub
stltute saying that it would be very greatly
10 the benefit of the Democratic party if
the committee adjournedl subject TO the
call of the chair. An avalanche OF Objec-
tons and points Of order poured in upon
Chairman Pepper.
Mr.. Clunie was opposed to an adjourn
ment, and in vOcifer0uS speech he
argued that the committee should remain
in session and discuss the shortcomings of
Democratic office-hoders who insisted
upon employing Republicans In their
Offices.
Il rise to point of order," said men,
Der. you can't criticize an Oihce-hOder
unless there is majority OF members
present"
mr. Clunic," said Mr.. Pepper, 'please
cOnfine your remarks to the question OF
adjournment"
Eyes, yes" agreed Clunie. ''there are
fifteen or twenty Republicans who are
drawing down good hard coin that belongs
to the Democrats. ApDlause.] This COM
mittee is the governing body OF this city
and county, and"
Il rise to point Of ORDER. said Mr..
Herndon of the For:y-frst. II
''Oh. sit down. Break away and let
Andy talk"
.Iiet us meet this issue fairly and meet
it right now" continued MIR. Clunle. Let
us put the stamp of disapprOval upon this
action Of our officials. and 1t Will mean
future success for the Democratic party.
The men who worked incessantly. night
and day. for the candidates Of the Demo-
cratic party are now compelled to walk
the streets in !dicness. while our friends.
the enemy.-are prohging by their weak
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WAS AN EASY MARK.
Greggains Badly OutClassed by
CreedOn.
From Start to Finish the San Fran
cisco Boy Was Never in
the Battle.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

ROXY. Ind, Aug. 1.-THE Creedon-
Greggains contest brought out fully 5000
people tonight. Frank c. Ives occupied a
box. and was accompanied by the Ma
harajah of Kapurthala, who is visiting the
Worlds Fair, and several Of his suite.
George Francis Train was also there, and
received an ovation.
In the first round Greggains tried for
Creedon's neck. but was stopped. Creedon
rushed, but Greggains ducked and got in
two face blows, and the round ended in
his favor.
In the second it was give and take, with
the honors easy, but in the third GresgaIn
landed on Creedon's face and got away
without return. Greggains' generalship
was much admired.
In the fourth and fifth there were nu-
merous sharp exchanges. but nothing
serious,
In the sixth Creedon rushed his man.
and soon had him bleeding at the mouth.
In this round CreedOn scored the first
knock down, and almost had his man
finished, but Greggains came gamely to the
scratch
Round seven started in with CreedOn
doing his man fast. but Greggains had
some steam left and held his own gamely
In the eighth Greggains seemed to have
his second wind, but Creedon rushed and
Greggains toward the end of the round had
barely strength to stay.
He spared for wind in the ninth, but
Creedon landed on his ribs several times
In the tenth and eleventh Creedon land
ed frequently, making Greggains bleed
freely at the mouth.
During the twelfth Creedon landed twic e
on the stomach and got face displacement
In return. At this time scare in the
audience caused by the ticket-oflice being
set on fire created a small panic. but it
was over SOON
Round thirteen was opened by Creedon
landing freely on Greggains' wind and re-
ceiving light punches in return. Greg
gains received heavy face punishment at
the end OF the round and was staggering
when the bell sounded.
In the fourteenth Creedon received
several hard ones in the face, but continued
to work for Greggains' wind, and finally
began to have his man groggy, but again
the gong saved Gregga,ns.
LII round fifteen Creedon came mn with a
determination to do his man. and by a
heavy blow on the chin knocked Greggaius
)ut within a minute after coming to tn ,
center If the ring. The time of the fight
was exactly 80 minutes.
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Trying the Commandment.

The committee appointed by the board
of directors of the Veterans Home to in
Qure into the charges against Commandment
Dimpfel went to YountvilIe yesterday to
resume the investigation. Veteran Pugb.
IL discharged inmate Of the home, was the
author of the charges and accused the
commandant of drunkenness and cruelty.
At the meeting of the committee last Sat-
urday Pugh was examined. but his testi-
mony was mostly Of hearsay nature.
The investigating committee, which con-
sists of Messrs. HYDE. Arbuckle and Rud-
dick, will return from Yountville to-day
and report at meeting OF the directors OF
be helu Saturday.
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ANCHORED HIMSELF DOWN.
A Suicide at Stockton Makes Sure
of His Work.


STOCKTON. Aug. IA man named C.
II. Kelsey committed suicide by jumping
into Stockton channel some time Saturday
night. lie left his coat and vest on some
boxes on the wharf. tied a large basalt
block to his neck and jumped in. Deck
hands on the steamer Dauntless recovered
the body with the aid OF hooks. On a
piece of paper pinned to the lapel of his
coat was written: you will find me at
the bottom opposite my clothes. The
cause of this never will be known. Leok
in my book and find the leaf with note
to my sister,"
The following is the letter to his sister
STOCKTON. Aug. 10. 1893.
Sister Hattie: My nice Quilts and feather
bed Is TO go TO j. A. Kronergers In Corlina.
His postoffice is Arbuckle. My other bedding
and overcoat is at the Baird Brothers, Wood
land. Some one send this TO 1913 Jackson
street, San Francisco. to Mrs. Hattie X. Law
son. She is my sister,
A San Francisco undertaken telegraphed
to bury the body here as the sister was
without means.
Deceased was about 80 years of age,
standing about 6 feet high.
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ON THE TURF.
Some Good Racing Over Tracks That
Were Very Fast.

Some Good Racing Over Tracks That
Were Very Fast.
MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 14.-There was a
fast track.
Five furloDgs, Wah Jim won. Addie second,
Lake View third. Time, 100.
Six furlongs. Kingston won. Loantaka sec
ond. Gascon third. Time. 1:12A.
Five furlOngs, Longdale won. Blackhawk sec.
ond, Venusburg thiid. Time, :0034.
Seven furlongs. ST. LsOnards won. Lady ViO-
let second Roche tnrd. Time, :27.
Five fnrloDgs. StOnenelie won, Queenlike II.
second, kazan third. Time, 100.
One mile, Arab won, Long Beach second, No
mad third. Time, ADA.
SARATOGA, Aug. 14.-The track was fast.
Seven furlongs London won, Highland sec
Ond, Ray third. Time 1:271h
Five and half iurlongs Miss Lilly won.
Ellen second, s'ralhflower third. Time, l :O9.
One mile and furlong. Deception won, Mar
lyrdom second. Prince George third. Time,
1854.
Six and half furlongs San Joaquin won.
Fred Taral second. Leonard third. Time,
1924.
Six furlongs. Lizefta won. Melanie second.
Promenade third. Time, ola.
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PAYMASTER SULLIVAN.
The Case Will Be Given to the Court
Wednesday,

VALLEJO. Aug. 1.-THE naval general
couri-martial trying Paymaster Sullivan.
in session at Mare Island Nayy-yard, re-
convened at 10 o'clock this morning. The
testimony given on Saturday was read and
corrected. No testimony was given to-
day. the court adjOurning until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning, when it will again ad-
journ until Wednesday morning, when
both the prosecution and the defense will
make their arguments ana present the
case to the court for deliberation. The re-
suit will be signed and transmitted to
Washington for approval or return to the
conrt for revision.
Until Secretary Herbert approves the
finding Of the court the members will re-
main on the coast, subject to call from Ad-
miral Ralknap.
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ness and laughing at our discontinue.
Let us adjourn half hour and rustic up -
quorum, and for once and all settle This
question:" Cheers and yells of approval
from all pOints.l
I'VE are tired of coming here and idling
away our time" said Judge Leggett.
Democrats have something else to do
than to waste evenings in idle arguments.
Let US get down To business. am here 10
consult and deliberate on the measures
that contemplate the best interests O. the
Democratic party, and will
II rise to a point of Qrder!'
'Mr McNab has the floor" decided MIR.
Pepper. and the statesman from the Forty
fifth protested against The motion which
included six months adjournment. He
argued that ii was inimical 10 party inter-
ests and nortended no good.
Tom Healey. the Mission statesman.
lent his voice and Influence to the call-Of-
the-chairman substitute. and then Major
Harvey took a strong part in the anti
adjournment argument
Let's get ready for the struggle Of
1904" he exclaimed, land don't Jet US ad-
vertise our plans to the world. believe
our chairman can harmonic the Demo
cratic party"
Yes. he cam" came bit OF muttered
irony.
Before Major Harvey could regain his
lost chord a crossroads orator in the rear
swung into line with a spread-eagle speech
but was promptly squelched by the old
war-h0rse. Clitus Barbour. Choice senti-
mentS from the stump were sandwiched
in a histo-politcal speech. but a pon'-of-
order interruption caused him to subside.
The 1avel rose and fell and delegates
popped up all over the room in a frantic
endeavor to say word
Rollcall was then demanded on the
substitute which meant an adjournment
subject To the call Of the chair and WhaN
the vote was announced the ayes had it by
a large majority.
1t was II. r. Morton Jr.. and not the
senior of that name, who was arrested last
week on complaint OF Nora Miller for
har
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tration at the Mare Island Navy-yard, has
been detached from duty here and attached
to the United States ship Adams at Homo
lulu. Lieutenant Menefee has been in
charge of the Labor Bureau at Mare Island
Navy-yard since its inauguration. and his
assignment TO the Adams is universally re-
GREETED as Menefce has been most popular
since his assignment here. His successor
has not as yet been announced.
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DEATHS MYSTERY.
Did Daniel L. MCShane Commit
Suicide :?

Did Daniel l.. MCShane Commit
Suicide g?
Daniel l.. McShane. who kept a grocery
at 427 Larkin street. died at his residence,
1905 Twentieth street, yesterday morning.
under circumstances that point to suicide.
He had of late been very Respondent
and frequently threatened to take his own
life. He was for sOmo years cashier for a
grocery firm ami got away. it is said, with
about $4,000. The matter was arranged
without proceeding against him crlminally.
but the expose had such an effect upon his
mind that he became insane. After his
recovery he started the grocery-store on
Larkin street
McShane and his brother-in-la law, Phillip
Scattiny, went downtown together early
Sunday evening and later in the evening
returned to the latter's restaurant, at zoos
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PERSONALS.

Leonard Coates, the well-known nursery
man. is at the Grand.
w. G. Hunt, the Woodland banker, is
registered at the PleasantOn.
A. l.. Sayre and Mrs. j. W. Sayre and
daughter of MADEIRA, are stopping at the
Hotel PleasaDtOn.
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FRACAS OVER CARDS.
A Drunken Miner at Forest Hill
Opens Fire on Saloon.

CoLFAx, Aug. 14.-This morning Mel
son Mccormick fired three shots into
Eugene Crawford's saloon at Forest Hill
and Crawford fred two shots at McCor-
mick. Fortunately, nobody was seriously
hurt. The row started over gambling
game. Mccormick lost his money in
Crawford's saloon and became intoxi-
Gated. They had words in the early part
of the evening. but Mccormick was taken
home by friends. He return ed and stood
in the middle of the road and fired the
shots. When Crawford opened fire Nc
Cormlck fled. One man was slightly
injured by spinters from the wall. Nc
C"rmlck is miner. His present where
abOuts is unknown.
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Will Issue Cuban Bonds.

MADRID, Aug. 14.-The Government has
abandoned the purpose of collecting duties
in gold on account Of the general protest
throughout the country. A new loan OF
S6,0O0000. secured by Cuban bonds, will
be issued in lieu thereof
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The Fire Record.

The alarm:from box 70 at 9:45 A. NJ. yes
ter,iav was for fire In the two-story frame
building 21h Sumner street. owned and
occupied by Mrs. Mary Sheehy as dwell
ing.house. The loss is estimated at SO;
cause, sparks from chimney.
Tho alarm from box 364 at 2:35 P. NJ.
was for an incipient blazs in hay barn
on Fourteenth street. between Mission and
Fourth, The damage was slight.
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Awed by TrOOpS.

BOMBAY. Aug. 14.-The religious riots
which have prevailed in this city have
ended, the MOhammedans and Hindoos
having been awed by the display of force
by the authorities. Business has resumed
its usual channels.
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THE bad taste produced by smoking or chewing
tobacco can be entirely removed in two minutes
by chewing piece OF Whites Yucatan GUN. In
yestigate no. l mean nickel
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ASSIGNED TO THE ADAMS.
Mare Island Regrets the Loss of
Lieutenant Menefee.

VALLEJO, Aug. 14-Lieutenant Daniel
P. Menefee of the United States navy. IN
charge OF the Bureau of Labor and Regis
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Unfinished Rowing Races.

DETROIT, Aug. 14.-The unfinished races OF
the Northwestern regatta were rowed of to-
day. Edwin Hedley OF the PASSAGES won the
quarter-mile dash for senior single SOULS I'm
1:17; also the senior singles. aud mile and u
half with turn, In 12:43.
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Are Offering New Novelties
] E v E IR Y
At . Price.

Gold plated Sword Teck Pins were 25c. now. .l0c
Sterling Silver Hatpins. were 35c, now....... lOe
Diamond Cut Bangles. were soc. now. .........15c
Sterling Silver SWORD Teck Pins. were 35c.
3.stone Solid Gold Baby rings. were 81, now .3Jc
Sterling Silver Lace-pins, were $1, now. ......50c
Electric Diamond Earrings. were 81 rs. now. soc
Sword Lace pins. with Chain Attachments.
Sword Hairpins, were soc: now. ............. 23c
Fancy Hair pins In Gold or Silver were soc,
Observation-Disclosures. ................25c
Siiper- plated Hair pin. Safety pin or Collar
Button Boxes: were soc, now.............25 csc
Silver-pIated Card-Csses. with Deck of Gilt
edged Cards: were soc, now..............25 csc
Initial Rolled gold Lockets: were 81 80. now use
Silver Bangles EnameIsd Pansy Top were
QUO, noW- .---...-....-.-....o Vc
Link Cuff Buttons, in Gold or Silver Plate;
were &C. now
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Mackay Out of Danger.

New YORK. Aug. 14.-John W. Mackay's
improving condition will probably admit
him to leave the house in q few days. All
danger is DaSt
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-15

For disord ered Liver try Beecham's Pills,
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1t was Fl. R. Morton Jr., and not the
senior of that name, who was arrested last
week on complaint OF Nora Miller for
steaing her teeth.
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OUR 5GREAT
SPECIALS.

Nickel Alarm Clocks: were 81 rs, now. zoe
Open-face Gents or Boys Stem-winding
Nickel Watch; was So. now....-.........Sl 50
Ladies' Engraved Patent Gold-f Hunting
case Watch, stem winder and setter.
American movement, was $l3 so, now. SO 90
S-Day Strike Wood Mante Clock, 80 inches
high. was 81 rs. now ......................S2 IS
Fine marblezed Parior Mantel Clock IL
inches high, 16 inches long S-day. cathe-
dral gong. striking hour and halfhour.
NOTE-SPECIAL ATTENTION paid to GRIND.
ING Razors, shears and Edged Tools by Skilled
Mechanics Prices Moderate
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The sale of seats for the Irying-Terry
engagement at the Baldwin, beginning
September 4. will be by auction.