The morning call., 1894-04-26
HE TREATS THE OLYMPlANS
Extreme Thirst of PoSt-Stree
Athletes.
SIXTEEN POMMERY BOTTLES.
But the Groceryman Has to Sue for
the Bill, Which Was Re.
pudiated.

Olympian day was in order in Justice OF
the Peace Wiilett's court yesterday.
There was no question of athletics dis
cussed, no subject of record smashing. no
dispute of association rules Instead OF
the arena the banquet table, the popping
of champagne corks and the general con-
items of interest
Oiympians were present by the score de-
void of toga and mustache. Secretary
Kennedy was there with dumb-bell in
one of his Overcoat pockets. Swimming
Professor Clark appeared in full suit OF
clothes. Boxing Professor Green was on
hand ready 10 act as referee in case of a
contest. Other Olympians posed around
in all the attitudes of imaginary Shadows.
The occasion Of this gathering from the
club on Post street was simple suit for
$40, a suit for wine Dill which had been
Eepudiated.
All the Oympians were on hand to tes-
tify to the fact that theirs was the thirst
that had been appeased by numerous liDa-
tions of sparkling Pommery. They were
there 10 swear that they were the honored
guests on the memorable occasion when
Joy was unconfined; 10 swear that George
Metcalf was the host who had agreed to
foot the bills.
An indignant groceryman named
Charles Meier, who keeps store on Post
and Mason streets, was the man who had
the audacty to seek payment Of bill in
the Justices Court. According to the tale
told by him. he is entitled to his money.
According TO his story, some time during
the last campaign George Metcalf, the
owner OF numerous houses on Geary street,
Co. Mafo Mo ic
named. entered his store. With him were
a party of Olympians. headed by Billy
Kennedy.
Drinks were the order of the day. and
soda, beer and WHISKY flowed like water.
Night came on, and the party grew JOYOUS:
Boys. will you elect me an OiymplcY'
enQuired Metcalf.
''l'hat we WILL" was the answer.
"All in favor of the motion say aver
said Billy Kennedy.
Metcalf was unanimously elected full
fledged Olympian.
Give US two bottles on that" shouted
the oyeIjOyed Metcalf. LET 1t be the
best, little ones. for Pm little man." be
added.
The bottles we're opened and disap-
peared down the tbroats OF the Olymplans
like drop of water in bed of sand.
who's paying for this?" asked Gro
ceryman Meier.
II am. Give us two more" returned
Metcaf.
The wine was again furnished, as Meier
knew Metcaf TO be rich man and high
roller.
Two bottles among such crowd only
whats the matter with MET" said
one.
"a" said a second.
CALF" yelled third.
He's all right" was the chorus.
And then there were more bottles.
Conviviality began TO reign supreme
and Metcalf was placed On beer barrel
as the orator and host of the evening.
This is his speech as has been infinitely
reported and preserved by Groceryman
Meier.
Boys" he said. "rm little Metcalf, and
have just been elected little member of
the little Olympic Club. I'm all rightw
Hear! hear" was heard
1.-TWO more bottles" shouted the orator
on the keg. They were opened and con-
sumed.
boys, Pm going to be the little Sheriff
of this little CITY," continued the orator as
he sleadied himself on the key.
And then he went on TO tell of his
chances for election. He had not pro-
ceeded very far before his hearers nomina-
ted, elected aud installed him in Office
as his bondSmen.
This brought forth more wine until
sixteen bottles had been consumed.
1t was a late hour when Sheriff Metcalf
and the Olympians parted company.
The next day GrOceryman Meier sent his
bill around to Metcalf. 1t was not paid. Time
and again the collector called at Meicalfs
handsome residence, but his young wife
always said be was out" Five months
passed away, and Meier. firing of their
dilatory proceedings, sued for his money.
And this was why his tale was told in
Justice Wilietts courtroom yesterday.
The Olympian guests supported him in
his relation of the Lucullus-iike prodi-
gality of Me tcalf in ordering the wine.
They censured the reputation of such a
debt.
I'VE were only there to drink" said
Billy Kennedy. "Metcaf was the host
and he expressly stated that he was pay-
ing for the wine. This is on me- be
| would say"
Under the law only S. of LIQUOR bill
can be collected except in special cases. as
when the debtor offers certain amount
TO liquidate bill. Meters lawyer claimed
that Meicalf's attorney offered him $50 to
settle the debt
The attorneys on both sides argued the
case and Justice Willett agreed to post.
pone his decision in order to allow briefs
TO be filed.