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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
THE BRIG FITCAIRN
telling what history the bit of wreckage
might have unfoIded

telling what history the bit OF wreckage
might have unfolded.
The Spokane was heading south against
IA pretty high sea. and it is likely her men
fear ed TO bring her about for the sake oil
a swamped cutter. They say that the sea
was too high to launch boat.
The derelict is described as being painted
nlIe, about % feet long and feet beam.
not appear to have anything in it but
water.
All steamers carry boats answering 10
the description of that seen by the Spc-
kane, and none but British ships and per-
haps other large deep-water craft are fur
nished with such bulky adjuncts. The
drifting boat must have been one belong
ing to either of the missing steamers.
1t is now definitely known that the bark
Columbia. from Port Blakelay, is safe.
The schooner Jennie Wand arrived yester-
day afternoon and reported having seen
the vessel ten miles off Point Arena on the
18th instant. The Columbia was appar-
emily under easy sail. She has undoubtedly
been prevented from making port by the
prevailing southerly winds. The old bark
Dominion is still out, and has not yet been
spoken. She is the last Of the fleet that Is
said to be overdue.
The ship j. B. Brown is having hard
time to get in. She was reported again
yesterday by the signal observer at Point
Reyes in company with the ship Elwell.
1t ia some satisfaction to know that he is
all ght at any rate.
A whole fleet of coasters put In an ap-
pearanee early in the day. and several
deepwater ships followed closely behind
them. Adverse winds kept the schooners
together in a bunch yesterday at sunrise.
The Norwegian ship Vildanden at last
showed herself after 1S7-day trip from
Glasgow. The captain and two of her
crew we're sick. and il was rumored that
scurvy had seized upon the members Of
the ships company. Ii such is the case it
would not be anything remarkable. con-
siderlng Vildanden's LONG trip. her
fresh provisions had run very low. and the
crew had got down to the regular long
voyage diet of the oceau-goer.
The little white missionary brig Pit.
cairn is with us once again. This time
she did not visit the lonely little island
where the mutineers of the Bounty landed
so many years ago. She cruised among
| the South Sea Islands, traded with the
natives and visited Tahiti. Captain Ora
ham is in command of the brig in place of
Captain Christlanson. who brought her
| which institution has undertaken to do
| much for the Pitcairn Islanders. On the
last trip from the island a number of the
descendants of the mutineers of the
Bounty, old and young, came to Cali
fornia. The youngsters have been put to
school in Oakland and are given = chance
to see the world, or that portion of it
known as the Pacific Coast When the
Pitcairn returns she will take back a
number of teachers for Pitcairn Islands
schools and provisions and stores of all
descriptions for the inhabitants OF the
lonely little republic of the sea.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31

eff on an exciting chase. They were driven
TO Mission-stresu wharf, where a tug lay
with full head OF steam. A moment later
lines we're cast off. and for three hours the
tug was driven at full speed around the
bay from Hunters Point to the fort. An
other tug was also out that early morning,
but stern chase proved long one, and
at length the pursued made a landing at
Howard-street wharf, where a hack stood
ready for business.
During the afternoon of this exciting day
everything was quiet at police headQuar-
tiers, and a, s O'Clock in the evening. when
Wiseman went on duty. he found clean
book.
Meantime in the local-rooms of the
other morning papers there was no end of
busiling. The best reporters had got the
story of Duncan's attempt to escape and
they were bent on keeping Wiseman in
the dark. They were successful, and next
day they scooped the lad numerically.
The cheat" was the talk of the town, and
poor Wiseman was called to the desk to
give an account of now it all happened
When he entered he expected to be dis
CHARGED. but the editor and proprietor. the
late Charles de Young, said only, Wise
man, you have hurt me very much" The
rebuke had the desired effect, for the
words sank deep into the boys mind and
be ever afterward remem bered an d profited
by this lesson.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
She Was a 1" Reaut."

i had often admired her complexion. 1t was
OF that clear soft wbiteness which women VINO
make UP strive so hard for and never can at
tain. She rides 10 the same car with me nearly
her, and L confess have been guilty OF staring
at her win unfegned admiration. 1t never
seemed 70 annoy her, however.
Last night she was in her usual place and so
was l.. Beside me. though / had not noticed
him, was small boy, perhaps 10 years old.
was ogling her With all my eyes aud was IN.
aware OF the TACT that tn small boy was
watching me till he. nudged my elbow and
whispered:
Say. amt she a beaut, though. She's my
sister an she's just been down 10 New York TO
get That lace OF hrs enameled. ana she paid
200 Tor III What d. you think o. that ?"-But-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
JOE WiSEMAN'S FOLLY.
An incident Recalled by the Death of
Reporter.

A brief telegram in one of the local
pa pers yesterday told of the death 10 Sac
ramento of Joseph Wiseman. at one time
we'll known as reporter In this city, and
his demise recalls an incident which many
newspaper men have not yet entirely for
gotten.
Wiseman was quite lad when he
reached San Francisco in 1878. and through
the influence Of Captain L w. Lees, a
feliow-townsman, soon got a position on
the staff of local paper. During this
period the struggle for real live news be-
tween the three leading city papers was
kept at fever heat by the owners of the
papers, as well as by their subordinates.
Scoops" were eagerly sought
In 1878 the bank controlled by j. C.
Duncan failed and Duncan suddenly dis
appeared. Detectives were put on his
track and the reporters were on the aui
vive for clews. Frank j. 3allinger, who oc.
cupied a prominent position on one of the
local papers, suspected one day that there
was something In the wind and went to
the old City Ball, where Wiseman was
doing police" He stationed the young
man in front of Chief Crowley's office
with instructions to follow any officers
who might come out
The order was strictly followed until
midnight, but as all was still at that hour
Wiseman left the place ana reported off
Ballnger had gone home.
Not long after Wiseman quit his post n
mum Der of officers silently came from tho
upper office. jumped into hack and were
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
LIVELY COURSING.
Close of the Christmas
Cup Stake.
Longfellow and Wee Lassie Take the
Honors-A Sixteen-Dog Scratch
Match.

The seven dogs that were left in this
stake since last Sunday fought out the
question of superiority yesterday at Ocean
View Park. and most certainly the coursing
was as good. IL not better. than anything
that has been seen there for very many
months.
The hares were singularly lively and
strong. and with three or four exceptions
beat the dogs every time.
The third round commenced with Bonnie
Lass and Stamboul Queen. and a nicer
course could not we'll be witnessed. The
hare was worker of first-class ability, and
the way he lodged from his pursuers was a
caution. The Lass seemed to have the best
OF 1t whenever there was bit OF straight
running, but in the working the Queen was
much more clever, and eventually won
with but little to spare.
Maggie M could not foot 1t with Kings
ton. he beating her in all unmistakable
manner 10 q pretty long course.
Longfellow. after two undecideds.
which certainly showed that if Brophy
was In little better condition he could
give very good account of himself, In the
third attempt beat his rival well.
wee Lasse ran a bye with Dashaway
and the course was hard one, Dashaway
beating her after fine trial which showed
EiOat WothiuR pUWtE III edCu VI buS O0ESs
In the fourth round Stam0oul Queen
and Longfellow had hard course, but so
close were The workings of both dogs that
the judge called it an undecided, but In
the run-off Longfellow won easlly.
Kingston and Wee Lassie had also very
heavy course, in the first of which the dog
had the best of 1t, but 1t was seen as they
passed the stand that portion of the slips
were attached TO the bitch. Bus she man.
aged to get clear of the ENHANCEMENT and
during the balance OF q long course she
proved conclusively that she was the
better animal and won in splendid style.
Longfelow and Wee Lassie being the
only two now left 10, of course, as both
dogs are owned by John Perigo, the staKe
was divided between them.
MIR. Pellgo has been singularly fortunate
with this pair of dogs; but it must be ga id
that it is not all luck by any means. as the
dogs are good and more than able to hold
their own in any inclosed c0ursing field.
They are now about four years old and
have won four or five first prZAs each, a
thing that can be said for but few OF
our greyhounds. Mr.. Perigo deserves all
the hOnors, for he follows the game and Is
ever ready with his money for the love o I
the sport.
was run a scratch match of sixteen dogs
was got up and run off In about two or
three hours, which was won by j. Nc.
Brides bitch Tempest. The runner-up
was j. Randolf's Yreka.
This meeting terminated Martin KERR
gan's connection with Ocean View Park.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
"POP" RYAN'S FUNERAL.
The Remains Have Been Rescued
From POtter's Field.

EOttCi
Frank Ryan, better known as Pop
Ryan, who was killed by fall from a win
dow of the Lawrence House. corner of
Third ana Howard streets, came very near
filling pauper's grave. Although he bad
hosts of friends in life few of them paid
much attention to him in death, save to
read of his awful fate.
j. W. Buchanan. however. took the mat
ter In hand and went over to Oakland,
the deceased, an order on the San Francis
co Coroner for the body. Having secured
possession of the remains, they were re-
moved to the Union Undertaking Parlors,
where they NAV be viewed by his many
friends until Wednesday,, when the
funeral takes place.
The circumstances surrounding the
death are still mystery, the three women
who are in custody main tanning that they
know nothing about it.
Pop" leaves brother in Oakland, who
ia now on his deathbed through consumo-
ton; brother in williamsburg, n. Y.
aud sister Ia London. Deceased was an
ironmolder by trade, working at it over
thirty years ago in this city. He gave
that up and became trainer of athletes.
especially pugilists. From that he drifted
into the liquor traffic, which he pursued
up to the time of his death, though he
was always prominently known in the
sporting world. 1t is only within the
past few years that his fortunes began to
wane. He was ALWAYS fond of being a
hre ladde, having run with the old New
York department.
remains of one who has had life of such
yiciSsitude
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
THE DIFFERENCE.
A Parting Hit by the Rev. Sam
Jones In Tennessee.

An amusing incident occurred at the close of
Sam Jones' sermon at Pulaski the other day.
Stepping down from the pulpit. folding his
hands across his breast and looking sOlemnly
over the audience. the great revivalist said:
81 want all the women In this crowd who
have not spoken harsh word or harbored an
unkind thought toward their husbands for a
month past TO stand up"
One old woman, apparently on che shady side
OF go, stood up.
Come forward and give me your hand" said
the preacher.
The woman did so, wnereupon Jones said:
Now, Turn around and let this audience see
the est-looking woman in the country"
After taking her seat the rvaist adore ssed
the men:
NOW 1 want all the men In this crowd who
have not spoken a hard word or harbored an
unkind thought toward their wives for month
past to stand up."
Twenty-seven great big Swapping fellows
Topped out of the audience with all the alacrty
OF champagne cOrks.
Come forward and give me your hands, my
dear boys"
Jones gave each one vigorous shake after
which he ranged all Of them side by side in
front OF the pulpit and facing the audience.
looked them over carefully and solemnlv. and
then, turning around TO the audience, he said :
Il want you all 10 take a look at the twenty
seven biggest liars In the State of Tennessee"
-Hartwell SUM-.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
ABOUT MISSING GOLFERS.
The Bark Columbia Now Known
to Be Safe.
WAS SPOKEN OFF POINT REYES.
Work of the Little White Mission
ary Brig Pitcairn Among the
South Sea Islands.

A piece Of wreckage. which is supposed
to have belonged TO the missing steamer
Keweenaw or the Montserrat, was dis
covered by the master of the schooner
Spokane, that arrived yesterday morning
from Port Gamble.
On December 49, when thirty. five miles
off Cape Flattery. the schooner passed a
large ships boat filed with water. An at
tempt was made to discover traces of a
name on the little crafts bow or stern, but
the Spokane's skipper could make out no
marks that looked like letters. 1t is most
unfortunate that he did not make som g
attempt TO pick the fabric UP or at least to
lend boat off to examine it. There is no
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
FOURTEEN STAID HOME.
Why a Rifle Match at Shell Mound
Was Brief

The range for the last Sunday of the
year had not as full an attendance as on
other club and match days. At rife prac-
tice there was a small detachment Of a
company from the Second Artillery, B
Company First Infantry ana few OF the
German Schulzen clubs. The day was all
that could be desired, there being no wind,
but dull gray light by which all sharp
shooters love to find bullseyes.
Edward HOvey made 48 points and G.
Clausseni made AZ points at 200 yards
using Springfield rifles.
On this occasion appeared on the range
"Vet" Lew Townsend. He had chai-
lenged fifteen OF his active comrades of B
Company Getty Gnard) First Infantry, to
shoot. each twenty-five shots at 200 yards.
Blnnts rules, for theater admission
tickets. Fourteen Of them staid at home
and made ''duckeggs," but P. j. Kennedy
of Company was on hand Each shot
twenty-five cartridges and Townsend
made lib points out of a possible 125
points, while Kennedy made ITO points.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
TO WEAR STRIPES.
Jack Hoey, the Pepper
IhrOWer, Arrested.
The Maximum Penalty for His Crime
Is Ten Years Confinement in
State Prison.

Jack Hoey, the ex-convict, who threw
red pepper in Deputy Sheriff Riley's eyes,
is in custody. He was found hiding in a
stable yesterday afternoon and was taken
to the old City Prison and thrown into the
tanks.
Hoey was released from San Quentin,
where he had served long term for 70 b.
berry, two or three weeks ago. The thieves
and thugs with whom he had fraternized
prior TO his arrest joyfully welcomed him
and he resumed his criminal career.
Among Hoey's associates was an sx-
convict named Joe Riordan, who was re-.
sarded by the police as one of the most
dangerous criminals in the city. Several
rObberies aud burglaries were committed
about three N on this ago and positive proof
that Riordan was the guilty man was OBJ
tanned. He was arrested and in due time
was examined in the Police Court and
cOmmitted for trial.
When Riordan was arraigned before
Judge Belcher in the Superior Court he
pleaded guilty and begged for mercy, but
his black record had nothing in it that
moved the court to leniency. He was
sentenced TO six years confluence ut at hard
labor in San Quentin.
Deputy Sheriff Riley was detailed TO
take Rlordan to the State prison Thurs
day afternoon. and half an hour before the
prisoner was manicled for the trip Eoey
visited him al the County Jail. Riley and
RiordaD set out together. and had Just
passed the jail when Huey sDrang out of
an alley and dashed handful of red pep
per In the officers eyes. Riley fired four
shots at the fugitive, and, with the assist
ance of Deputy Webb, overlook and cap
tared him. Hoey was pursued, but elude6
his would be captors until yesterday.
Hoey was Identified shortly after his
arrest by Riley. He was charged with as
sisting prisoner TO Escape. The maxi
mum penalty for that offense is ten years
confinement at hard labor IN the State
prison.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
CHOICE PICTURE SHOW.
Gems of Local Galleries to Be on
View Tomorrow.

View Tomorrow.
The Office rooms of the building for.
merry occupied by the Young Mems Chris
tisn Association at 232 Suffer street have
undergone rapid and marked transforma-
ton during the past few days due to the
preparations being made for the art-loan
exhibition that begins there tomorrow.
The walls of the rooms have been en-
tlrslY recovered in order to make a more
fitting background for the paintings, while
a goodly number of the latter have al
ready been hung. Many of the finest can
vases, however, have been held back until
TODAY, but with added assistants it is ex-
pecied that every one of the choice COL
lection that has been secured will be in
place by an early hour tomorrow morning.
The front and wide hallway of the build
Ing Will be decorated with evergreens.
Although the exhibit is for the benefit
of the Maria Kip Orphanage, the man
ayers of that Institution have been so
anxious to give the public genuine treat
in the quality OF the paintings displayed
that the best private galleries in the city
have been drawn upon for their finest
works. Irving NJ. Scott has taken more
interest In making the collection than
probably any one else outside Of the board
of managers, auG has loaned eleven of the
choicest works In his gallery, most of
which have never before been publicly
seen. Indeed. this can be said of prob
ably a majority of all the pain tings that
will be shown. The painting bought by
Joseph d. Grant at the recent auction
sale of the late Mrs. Johnson's household
effects, and about which there was so
much controversy regarding its genuine
ness. will also be displayed.
A catalogue has been printed, giving not
only the name of each painting and the
artist by whom it was executeds but also
an exceedingly complete biographical
sketch of each artist. The admission will
be % cents aud the entire proceeds will
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
Order of the Garter,

An evening journal In a dissertation on the
Order OF the Garter stated that it consists of
thirty-fve ordinary knights and thirty-five ex-
trd knights, which Is quite wrong. There is no
fixed number of extra knights. who are all
them when the Queens reign commenced,
whereas there are now tweniy-three. During
the last two financial years G1320 has peen
Windsor and to the Garter officers In respect of
ices ana expenses IN connection with tile crea-
lion OF three extra knights In all other coun-
tries such payments are made by the u W
knights themselves. but here the taxpayers find
tue money. aud last iyear the Lord Chamber
lain received F2800 to provide and repair In
sigma OF the various orders OF knightnood.-
Philadelphia Times.
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laying a great deal of blame on the start
as the cause Of the defeat OF his mare.
There seems 10 be a quiet nndertone
pointing to the formation Of new jockey
club. and E. J. Baldwin. w. OBJ. Mac
donough and Adolph Spre ckes' names are
connected with the new enterprise; but
this may be only hearsay.
Colonel Jack Chinn expressed himself as
feeling sorry that the victory of his pet
colt should cause so much ill-feeling, and
said he would rather lose a race than a
friends friendship, but still he Is inwardly
tickled at the result of Saturdays race,
and says Lissak is the best colt he ever
owned and can beat anybody's horse.
Mr.. Spreckss was reported as being
willing to match Cadmus against Lissak
at the same weights and distance for any
amount. but it is doubtful whether such
race could be arranged.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31
A Bamboo Bicycle.

One OF the chief attractions at the Stanley
show, held at he Agricultural Hall last week.
was bamboo cycle. No other material but
steel has been used for a similar purpose up
I'LL now, the cycles constructed OF bamboo
cane being fitted with aluminium joints, frames,
front forks, bandle-baTs and seat pillars; while
In some OF the machines on view the cranks are
all made OF bamboo tubes instead Of Steel and
In the latest machine even the metal rim is
replaced by one Of ash. In the matter OF price
the machine does not vary much from others
constr ucIcd OF steel, but as far as weight Is
concerned the difference is very considerable.
The machines can, we believe, be turned out 10
weigh not mere than 221a POUNDS, and are
strong enough for 16-stone man.-London In
ventiOn,
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DRESS GOODS
EXTRAORDINARY VALUES |
NOTE THE PRlCES!

Commencing WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1895,
we will offer immense variety FASHIONABLE
DRESS GOODS consisting of FRENCH, ENGLISH AND
SCOTCH NOVELTIES, at less than former prices
and invite special attention to the following:
300 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS CotGh Tweed effects and all puo
wool goods 81 inches Wide) .......... $500 Pattern
Regular price $3.50.
400 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS Genuine English Striped CheYio
goods all wool and B inches Wide) $500 Pattern
Former price $500.
900 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS Clancy TVOTOned Goods rough
6u6CH) SS3.OO Pdlefn
Regular price $780,
800 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS illuminated Effects and New Color
iDg). Observation-Disclosures. $3. so Pattern
Worth $780,
26 HIGH NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS Bouce and Silk and Wool
MiXtureS) Observation-Disclosures .25 Pattern
Regular $IO.5O
300 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS goods Fancy Redfen Suns full
81 inches wide and all WOOD ......... 5000 Pattern
price $1,000
100 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS Clancy Silk and Wool Dayadsr
Sutln8 .......................$ 81 90 Pattern
Good $12 SO.
"a The above the most elegant Dress Goods
offered at the prices.
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Warned in Time.

WILLIAM" said Mrs. YouDgwlfe from the
mead OF the stairs TO her husband, who had
come home at an early hour III the morning,
There Is some of my homemade cake In the
pantry, new Kind that l made to-day. put
II where you could easily find t."
AN right, dear." responded Mr.. Younghus.
Dand; ''how considerable of you. might have
eaten some Of Y without thinking" And the
grateiui husband made supper OF cold beef.-~
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Novel watch Night Service.

Coffee, sandwiches and salvation-all
free to whomsoever will attend-will be
the order tonight at ST. PauPs Mission,
ST. PauPs Church, Mission street between
Fifth and Sixth. There will lie preaching
by Rev. j. ii. Allen as O'Clock; free re-
freshments, furnished by the ladies, at 10.
and resumption of services at IL, to con-
tlnne until after midnight. A cordial in
yitation to be present Is extended TO peo-
pie Of all classes and creeds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-31

be applied to fund for the erection OF
permanent orphanage. About ninety
orphans or half-orphans are now being
cared for at the present headquarters.
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SPRECKELS DISSATISFIED.
Expresses Himself at the Paiace-A
New Jockey Club.

New Jockey Club.
There seems to be great deal of dissat-
isfaction over the outcome of the big
Spreckels handicap, and at the Palace
Hotel billiard-room Saturday night the air
assumed deep blue tint. Adolph Spreck-
els, the owner OF Cadmus. who ran Sec
ond in the big race, was more profuse
than elegant in his expressions regarding
BAY District track and its management.
Danny Miller, the owner of CharmiOn,
the third horse al the finish, was also much
dissatisfied at the outcome of the race.