The morning call., 1894-01-07
HERE AND THERE.

The nomination OF Galusha A. Grow for
Congressman at large by the Pennsylvania he
publicans is an incident OF mole IMAM ordinary
political interest. When Mr.. Grow returns 10
Washington he will find but one man IN the
Capitol who sat in Congress with him during
his first term-that is Isham q. Harris now
Senator from TIE m essee. Early In his profess
sonal career Grow was a partner OF Daniel
Wilmot, the author of the famous Wilmot
proviso which pa ssed the House In lS46 and
gave birth 10 the free-soil movement
In the fall of 1850 Wilmoi found strong
opposition 10 bis return to Congress from the
pro-slavery wing Of the Democracy, and Grow
was brought forward as compromise candi-
date. He was elected and took his seat in De.
eember, 1851, being the youngest man In the
House. Altho ugh he severed his connection
with the Democratic party on the repeal OF hr
M issOurl Compromise he continued 10 repre-
sent his district for twelve successive years.
Now. at the age Of 20, be will again return TO
the House Of Representatives. When he first
began his legislative career William S. Holman
was praciciDg law in Indiana. Speaker Crisp
was trotting around In kncKer bOckers Richard
p. Bland was learning his alb abs in Ken
lucky schoolhouse, and Nariou Cannon was
just starting out from Virginia to drive an OK
team across the plains 10 California.
Major William Downe died suddenly a few
her arrival in port. He was returning TO his
home in Oakland from trip East. About the
same time Mis. Ann Wheeler was committed
by the Insanity Commissioners 10 Agnews ASy-
lum. The major was the first white man to
locate on the present site OF the town OF Dow
Neville, Sierra County, after whom 1t was
named. Mrs. Wheeler was the first white
woman TO locate there, and the two had many
pleasant associations. Almost Oh the same day
nj mo W Rnn n "a
and the pioneer woman was consigned to a llv-
ing death.
Scene-A secluded street in the Western Ad-
ditiOn, after nightfall.
enter desperate footpad aimed with an
Oyster-knife)
FOotpad-Aha! Here 1 can make money
by this weapon, which have just abstrac e d
from yon house Hist Some one approaches.
enter Sadie Smith, muttering to herself)
Sadie-Wby did l undertake TO carry home
this musieaI-box, which was given me with a
pound OF tea?
Footpad (brandishing the oyster-knife)-Your
money your lifei
Sadie dropping her instrument ana search
ing wildly for her pocket Mercyl
(The musical-bOx begins 10 play "After the
Ban.'O
Footpad bursting into tears)-Does my pre-
meditated crime merit such an awful punish
ment? (SObs bitrerly.) Stop that hated sound!
Spare me! puts his hands to his ears and
Dlunges frantically into The darkness)
Curtain.
II Is an Alameda fruit-grOwer-cherrles
chief1y-who Is arranging a peculiar pair Of
scales adopted from an old custom IN a remote
fruit district 10 France. These scales during
the season are TO be located at the entrance to
the orchard. When you enter you will be
weighed. After you have eaten your fill and
are about 10 depart you are again requested to
step on the scales and the cashier by au in
geniOus method OF subtraction and division
figures out the number OF pounds of fruit that
have disappeared, consequently the amount of
your bill
A Market-street haberdasher has anticipated
the proposed action of Congress by piacardng
his show-wiudow: underwear at reduced
rates on account of change IN tariff"
People on Market street, opposite the PheIan
building, were treated 10 trained animal show
Friday night, and received a lasting Impression
on instinct. or reason. or whatever dumb beasts
are supposed TO carry between tEeir ears.
man with pet sheep. which followed him like
a dog, passed up the street when a big New
foundland canine trottt toward the animal.
The dog proceeded 10 examine what he took
for a rival. To his surprise the cute sheep
quietly jumped over his back, and cast glance
OF d!sdain behind
The teescop" man on Market street was not
oppressed with business, although the night
fairly glIttered with many stars and full
moon. His tempting call attracted very few
astronomers.
SHOW you Jupiter In his glory-a beautiful
sight. See the moon, queen of the night.
Only Dckel."
a ragged little urchin listened with wonder
ing ears whie-wonderng what the big brass
tube revealed in thes heavens. He had nickel
to invest but wanted to know.
Say. mister. kin y see the angels?" be
asked Offering the coin.
Judge JOachimsen Is in quandary, and all
over that peculiar idlomatic way OF expression
which only an Irishman understands.
In case before him Officer COnboy who. by
the way, Is one OF the best policemen on the
force, was staggered for an inconvenient reply
OF yes or no.
is this certain Of your own knowledge ?" the
Judge asked.
WELL" replied ConbOy, scratching his head,
''hitapharlcally spakin, av coorse."