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The morning call., 1894-03-16
SEWN VINCENT s co. FAIL.
One of the Oldest Seed Firms Yields
to Hard Times.

The firm Of SEWN Vincent g. Co., seedmen of
COZ Sansome street, has failed. The liabilities
are about $500 and the assets are placed at
$4,000. An effort will be made to effect a COM
promise. The Sheriff has been placed in charge
of the property. The only attachment which
has been filed is that of H. Dutard for $3.50.
The amounts owed are in small sums, both 10
domestic and foreign creditors. Eugene Thiele
constitutes the firm. which is one OF the oldest
in the city. Tbiele was clerk for Vincent, the
originator of the business, aud gradually &C
quired an increasing interest, until finally he
purchased the entire business.
Vincent made fortune in seeds. In early
days his wares commanded what would now be
considered IA bulOus prices. Onion seed, which
to-day sells for 81 pound, then sold for ten
times that sum.
The cause OF the failure is ascrlbed to hard
times. Business went from bad to worse. 10
the last four months few sales have been made.
The business is OF kind that keeny feels de-
preston in trade, being one of the first 10 suffer
when buyers begin 10 economic.
Tbiele has bad control OF the business under
the name of SEWN Vincent & Co. for the past
twenty years. continuing the old firm name as
IL was so well known 10 The trade.
The morning call., 1894-03-16

Charms the Yose mite, feline ated by
pen and pencil, In "Che Calls" great
premium, "Picturesque California"
Portfolio now ready for distribution.
The morning call., 1894-03-16
DOWNING THE DEADFALLS
Saloon-Keepers Near the Fair En-
trance Lose Their Licenses.

Chief Crowley has determined TO put an end
TO the tbieving and swndling that have dis.
graced ID street and Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
avenues since the Midwinter Fair was opened.
His plan Will prove a most effective one, and
was yesterday put in force.
The thieves and swindlers have their head.
quarters in the numerous saloons on these
Streets aud whenever there Is suspicion of
crooked work going on IN any saloon Tie license
will be Immediately revo>ed. In accordance
with this plan ihe license of Aekerman & Blum
7l7 Fifth avenue, has been revoked. They poi
out liquor license and Immediately estab-
lshed a daDcehouse In connection with their
saloon, similar to the dives which were recently
closed in virtue OF The provisions of the CITY
ordinance.
The liquor license OF Pagan & Lathrop, 723
Seventh avenue, has also been revoked on oc-
count of the character of the people who fire.
quented the saloon.
Another instance of The Chiefs determination
TO purify these places was the refusal 10 issue a
license for plain dancehall TO Henry Benuell,
TIP ID street.
Tie Chief yesterday warned every saloon.
keeper In that neigh borhoOd that IL any crooked
work in their saloons was complained OF 10 the
police their licenses would be at once revoked
The morning call., 1894-03-16
A VETERANS WILL
Jonathan Drake Steven
sons Requests.
Several Residuary Legatees to a
Small Estate - Memoirs of His
Life TO Be Published.

The will of the late jonathan Drake Steven
son, veteran soldier ana pioneer, was filed for
probate yesterday by the executors, Z. Pea
body and Alfred S. Barney.
The estate consists chiefly of The residence Of
the testator on Van Ness and Pacific avenues.
on which property, however, there is a mortgage
OF an amount not stated in the petition. Be-
sides this there are books furniture and papers,
claims against the United States Governme ut
and some personal effects Of moderate value
To bis grandson, Alfred Stevenson Barney,
the tesIatOr bequ aths the gold past grand mas
ter's jewel and regalia presented TO him by the
Grand Lodge OF Free and Accepted Masons of
the State OF California, together with an oil
painted portrait of himself and a black leather
bound arm-chair "also my law library and all
OF my private books and papers not required In
the adjustment and settlement Of my estate,
except the written historical memorial of INV
lie and all the loose notes thereof said memo
llal being prepared for publication. 1t Is to be
published or sold IN manuscript, and the pro-
ceeas lhefeoI shall constitute part of my
estate and be divided among my heirs in the
forth.'
To another grandson. the son of Matthew r
SleVeuson, is bequeathed the testatoT's gold
Watcn; 10 Mary Elizabeth Stevenson, his
widow. the use of all the sIverWare and fuTni.
lure IN me van Ness avenue residence during
her lifetime. The following are made residuary
legatees: Mary Elizabeth Stevenson, widow:
Mary i. Cody of Philadelphia, Emily C. Lin
berg OF Oakland, and Kaie w. Kirk OF San
Francisco. daughters; Louise Z. Chandler and
Mary +. D. Dudley: sIepenidren; ALFRED S.
Barney, Maria l.. Barney, Annie Z. Potter,
Minnie ii. Knapp, Annie II. Brady, Maria L.
Brady and Bessie 5. ALLEN. grandchildren.
This residue IS TO be equally divided except
that the three frst-named grandchiid, en- are TO
take one share Jointly, while the Others take
another share. Ii is exproled that the grand
children OF The testator are TO Inherit what
would 10 the nalursl course of events have been
beoueatbed 20 their respective mothers. "Apd
shall any OF my heirs set up any claim against
my estate founded upon any anIenuptiSl con-
tract or otherwise then the share OF such per-
son shall be forfeited.'
Added TO the will Is written memorandum
to The effect that there is now pending before
Congress claim to recover moneys expended
by The iesiator in making a survey OF Suisun
Bay IN 1S49.
The iestator further claims a half interest in
the claims Of Cory WillerstOn ct al. against the
French Re ublic.
W. w. Stow was named IN the Will al CO.
executor with Peabody and Barney but he has
declined 10 act
The morning call., 1894-03-16
RESCUE HOME DEDICATED.
A Donation Party Given Under Ep-
worth League Auspices.

donation party was held al Christ's Mis-
sion and Rescue Home, 657 Market street, last
evening, on the occasion of the dedication of
the Dining-room and Rescue Home,
The pastors of four of the Methodist churches
In the ciiy-Rev. W. w. Case of Howard streer.
Rev. e. r. Ollie OF Central. Rev. Samuel Hirst
OF Van Ness avenue aud Rev. Thomas Hilbert
OF the old Bush-street congregation - were
present and made short addresses. Major
Frank Robinson. the founder ana general su-
perintendent, delivered a short speech.
Tie donation portion OF the dedication was
cared for by the young ladies' OF the Epworth
League.
Ii Is the intention not to offer charity, but to
provide place where the worthy poor may eat
aDd sleep at minimum expense.
In the basement OF the Nucleus building
The morning call., 1894-03-16
STREET COMMITTEE.
Engineer O'Shaughnessy on the
Union Street Sidewalks.


The Street Committee of the Board OF Super.
visors yesterday took up the protest OF citizens
against the curtaling of the sidewalk on Union
street, between Larkin and HYDE The cable
OF the railroad runs within four feet OF The side
walk at present, and the company desires the
sidewalks cut on the block mentioned, in order
that more room can be had. The cause OF the
nearneSs OF The cable-line 10 the sidewalk at
this point is due 10 the change in the line of
Union street, beyond Larkin. ropertv-owners
on the bluck have complained that If the side
walk is not cut several feet their property will
be injured. The Street Committee, at a recent
meeting, decided 10 allow The company TO cut
the sidewalk. but when the board ferred the
matter back to that body il decided TO again
hear the property During the entire
controversy the railroad company owning the
line has claimed mat The cable could not b
disturbed on account of tn divergent lines of
the street The proprriy-owDers secured the
services of Engineer O'Shaughnessy, and yes
tefday he made report 10 the Street Commit
te on the subject. He said in his report that
II was not impossible for the company 10 move
It's cable to tile middle of the street OF course,
as question OF economy. lie said. IL would be
better for the company 10 cut the sidewalk. as
otherwise IL would cost about SIT 900 to change
the cable-line. The Street Committee will re-
port on tDe matter TO the board next Monday.
The morning call., 1894-03-16
A Musical Service

A special musical service. suitable TO Passion
week, was given yesterday evening at st.
Stephens Church. A plumber of vocal solos
were performed, including Gounod's There Is
Green Hill Far Away" and the-.'pro pecca-
It's" from Rossinrs 'Stabat Mater" The hymns
we're joined in heartily by the congregation,
and the choral litany was also sung.
The Right Rev. the Bishop of California de-
Iivered the address, and the results OF the Of
frrtory which followed were to be devoted TO
the musical fund OF the parish.
The morning call., 1894-03-16
Who Is the wavne Kidp

Chief Crowley received yesterday from the
Coroner at Fort Scott, Kans., description OF
the young man named Grant, alias wayne
Kid" who was run over and killed there on the
railroad track on March 8. and who Is said TO
have had wealthy relatives in this city de was
"a or 20 years of age, dark complexion, smooth
shaved, dark hair cut close and was neatly
dressed. His arms were marked with some
strange tattoo embellishments in red and blue
inoia Ink, comprising cross anchor and heart,
womaD's face surrounded by a wreath of
leaves and shield with crossed hands.
The morning call., 1894-03-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

In ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
under the authority OF certain deed of trust.
GUY executed by WELLS REYNOLDS and w e.
REYNOLDS, parties of the FIRST part to HENRY
c. CAMPBELL ana THADDEUS b. KENT trus
FRANCISCO SAVINGS UNION. party of the third
part. dated November IL. 1883, and recorded in
stanisaus State OF California in iiber SO of trust
deeds at pages 1877 and folio wing, And In pursu-
a I OF sssolption passed on the 18th day Of
January, 1894, by the board or directors or said
SAN FRANCISCO SAVINGS UNION corpora-
tion. and the holder of the note (No. 9O26). to
secure ayment OF which the aforesaid DEED OF
trust was executed, declaring that default mad
peen made In the payment OF tho principal sum
ana other sums due under said note and deed OF
trust, ana requesting and directing said HENRY
tees 10 sell the real estate described therein to
satisfy said Indebtedness
We. HENRY C. CAMPBELL ana THADDEUs
81 KENT. trustees, DO hereby give notice that on
TUESDAY, the 9th day of March, A. d. 1894. at
u O'Clock NJ OF that day and at the auction saios-
street, in the city and county OF San Francisco
state OF California we Will sell at public auction
TO the highest bidder for cash in gold coin OF the
United States. all the pieces parcels OF land
situate in the county OF Stsnislaus state OF Calf
forn1a. described as follows, to wit: According
70 the official pats and system OF surveys of tbs
Government OF the United States. In Township
Diablo base and MERIDIAN OF Section seven rs
the southeast quarter Use Il and of Section sew
Of the NORTHWEST ona Gt and me aa
containing in all five hundred and sixty $500
acres OF land, together with the appurtenances.
i RMs OF SALE-Cash in gold coin of the United
States; 10 per payable to the un ersigned on
inc TALL OF the hammer; balance delivery or
oeed ana II not SO paid, unless for want OF ttla
(ten days being allowed for searchI. then said 10
per cent to be forfeited and the sale TO be voids
ACTS OF sale AZ purchasers expense
HENRY Q. CAMPBELL r~n.+.
THADDEUS B. KENT )
PosTPoNEMENT.
The sale above advertised is hereby postponed
until TUESDAY, March Is. 1894, at same hour
and place above specified therefor.
HENRY c. CAMPBELL,l T-r.+..
THADDEUS B. KENT, ! AAu'sse@
POSTPONEMENT.
The sale above advertised Is hereby postponed
until TUESDAY, March 20. 1894, at same hour
and place above specified therefor.
HENRY @. CAMPBELL, r..
THADDEUS B. KENT, : Alussees'
mr13 Is 20
The morning call., 1894-03-16
In MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMMES f!
sOUSNs FAREWELL TO THE FAIR.
From the Chicago Herald, June %.

From the Chicago Herald, June %.
John Philip Sousa and his inimitabIy trained
corps OF musicians played their farewell concert
at the Fair Grounds last evening. To-day m aster
and musicians Will leave the city for New York,
where an engagement has been entered into for
ten weeks at Manhattan Beach. Their engage
ment az the fair has been one long continued
triumph. Day and night crowds In uucounted
numbers have listened enraptured 10 their music
over and over again their efforts have been ap-
plauded, until both leader aud men might b ave
had their heads turned had they been more men
and less musicians. But all occasions the great
bandmaster has presented a simple bow in appre-
citation of the applause and then given his admir-
ing audiences more soulful music Every piece
received one or mora encores, and before the list
was concluded the pointers on the clock had past
1880
Mr. Sousa played in conclusion piece not down
on the programme. 1t was "Auld Lang Syre." 1t
touched all as one other had done. Not word
was uttered. not move was made, until the piece
was finished. but then the crowd broke loose
They clapped their hands and shouted; they threw
their hats into the air and begged for more.
Just one more" The programme had been more
than doubled. and the musicians were tired. To
escape they grssped their caps and fed the stand.
while the leader was bowling repeated acknowI-
people saw it, and real zing the situation, they
shouted long and loud: "Good-by, Sousa." Then
they broke for trains homeward bound. From
Manhattan the band goes to ST. Louis Exposition
for seven weeks. returning to the fair October 81
REMEMBERi ON NEXT SUNDAY.
Inrl6
The morning call., 1894-03-16
Coursing at Ocean View.

The Pacific CoursIng Club will run the fol.
lowing dogs on Sunday at Ocean View Park:
Dykes Red Prince VS.. Deans Depend On Me
Lawlor's Fullerton vs.. Kennels Captain Morse
Suivan's Roadmaster VS.. Buffers SNOWFALL
herrigan's Dashaway VS.. Cuitln's Little Rose
O'Brien's Tipperary Boy VS.. Hays Occidental
Cnrtin's Dolly Warden VS.. Hays Barney F:
Lawlor's Queen VS.. Buffers Salvador; Deans
Dolly Dimple VS.. Geary's Electric.
The morning call., 1894-03-16

asked for shelter. While there he con-
tessed having gwen Curtin's shot. and
that he would blow up half the city if he
did not get what he wanted"
en- the other hand the testimony of Nc
Carthy corToborates in essential particu-
lars that of the witness Graham.
The morning call., 1894-03-16

large room has been set apart as dormltory
containing fifty cots The price of nights
lodging Is placed al 10 cents.
In an adjoining room SIX tables are snread
with accommodations for twelve at each table,
where meals are served at 10 cents EACH
The morning call., 1894-03-16
CITY AND COUNTY TREASURY,

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 1894.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
L Section of Order No. 1898 OF the Board OF
Supervisors approved September is. 1880. there
will be sold at public auction by E. s. Spear q Co.,
at their salesrooms 31-33 Suffer St, on
MONDAY. APRIL Q, 1894,
At Co'elock A NJ, sundry articles OF stolen lost
and IN claimed property recovered by the nolica
force OF San Francisco detailed in an inventory
thereof on ile in the office OF the Clerk of the
Board of supervisors, aud consisting of ieWeIry
wearing ap parel pistols, knives etc
open for inspection on morning of SALE
j. Ii. WIDBER.
mr1U I'm City and County Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05
Delights the Swimmer Enjoys.

The woman who cannot swim has
tust one advantage-she does not know
the delight she is missing. only those
who have experienced the bliss Of cIeav-
ing the waters with steady strokes and
of feeling themselves borne up by tine
waves know anything about the joys
which nOn-swimmers miss. To learn TO
swim the first requisite is confidence
almost reckless confidence. The woman
who is absolutely sure that the water
will do It's part toward bearing her up
has learned at least half her lesson.
Then she wants a teacher OF strokes.
and according TO the New York World
no better one can be found than an ath-
letic young brother who has been in the
habit of receiving annual chastsement
about the LIST OF May for going in"
too soon. If she has not such a valuable
possession, a swimming school, with its
instructors. is not bad. But the best
school is the sea, and the best teacher
some skilltul companion.
The pupil will not find the arm stroke
difficult. but she will discover an awful
tendency on her part TO let her legs
drag behind her mOtiOnless. An excel
lent way TO counteract this tendency
Is to have a piece of board small enough
to be lightly clasped at the edges and
light enough to float even when so
caught. and to hold the hands stationary
on this while practicing the foot motion.
II Is dfflcult TO acquire the graceful
art II one wears flannel garments Of
many folds. The most sensible swim
ming outfit consists OF short-sleeved
blouse and divided skirt OF lightweight
Jersey. Or one may wear tight-htting
trousers and n short skirt over them but
the style which gives the most freedom
TO the legs is TO be preferred. STOCKINGS
are worn. but the sandals should be
kicked off as soon as as one passes the
pebbly portion OF the beach. In every
possible way the swimmers movements
should be uDhampered. Unless one in
tends 10 wash ones hair daily an oil
silk cap is a necessity. but the broad
brimmed water-absOrbing. Mapping mon
strosities with which dilletante bathers
shade their faces are TO be avoided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05
Specimens OF JerrOl.'s VII.

On the first night OF the representa-
ton OF one of Jerrold's pieces a success
full adapter from the French rallied him
on his nervousness. ~" said the adapt
er. never feel nervous on the first night
of my piece" "Ah. my boy" Jerrold
replied. you are always certain Of sue
cess. Your pieces have all been tried
before" lie was seriously disappointed
with a certain book written by one of
his friends. This friend heard that Jer-
rold had expressed his disappointment
and questioned him. II hear You said
- was the worst book l ever wrote. I"
mo, i didn't, came the answer. II
said II was the worst book anybody
ever wrote" or mistaken philanthro-
pist Jerrold said he was 80 benevolent.
so merelful a man he would have held
an umbrella over a duck in a shower
of rain."-Argonaut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05

but luck did not attend him: Eight yed AZ,
OF the same dreary routine wen, a, y" =;
and durieg that time Angus went pa. - ~, q
his old home twice. on boih 49, ,s,as
patiently waiting for him. and feeiing -.
each visit more and more oesponu ,, =
ne tried to convince her that she niS
wasting her life for a fancy. tod nsr ~
80 many words that he did not DeIese
ne ever would be rich enough 10 GAR
10 marry: but the girl was Drawer than ne
ana would not be relinquished.
SIX years ego Angus reached the end OF
ms iane and found the turn. lie s,ruSLs
pay dirt one day, and I'm a few wees
realized that he was worth somethins
like $4,000. He did not telegraph lhe
good news home: he did not take the hrst
tram nome; he did not even write 10 III
dear ones there OF his good tortu ~
Prosperity had not feazed him III tli ,s
least, but IL caused him TO set a ",t 90
he should strive TO reach. ana Whsn ''' 20
should he attained he deterInines1i 10 us
home, and II his promised wire W.
still true he would marry her ana mar
her happy The months rolled py IN
Angus Mcqueen had got footnOiu w. ,'
Butte. Here he got track OF q mine 70
Gated IN the centre OF the town ti 49,. -
him seemed able TO realize all MS hUpe55
II ne could secure II. He easily iet tn nlt
the owners name, but his Whereabouts
was another matter With the sur P i1ed
sistence, however. that had characteFiZeo
~ ~ tN,h
him. Fortune, having once smiled upon
him' now seemed lavish Of her faVors'
and he found his man. He id not at
tempt any double dealing He tod tne
owner many things about Butte tnat
he did not know and offered him S2tWo
In cash for his holding The proposition
was accepted. the papers made out ana
angus became the proprietor Of nine
that in less than three months proved 10
be in truth what In fancy he had dream
ed.
Then began his little scheme for ro-
nance. The excuse ne sought Tor go
ing suddenly home came upon him In a
most unpleasant manner-he received
dispatch that his mother was very III.
AT moments notice he Started for
Canada. and there, happily found his
mother recovered. He also found his
girl waiting for him still Again he went
through the arguments he had used be
fore, but the girl said no; she. did not
care for money. and she said she wonid
not De drag upon him. She had con-
ndence in his ability TO earn enough 10
live on and that was all she asked. AM
gus was overjoyed, but repressed all
emotion. lie merely said: "Well. get rea-
dy and we VIII get married and 80 back
West together This they did. \ quiet
wedding took place, and not until then
dld the Montana miner tell his wife that
ne nad struck IL rich"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05
FRUIts AMI MILLIONS CHEAP.
On Account OF the Ii.-Up Great V"""''''
Uav. Conr~.t.d in Atlanta.

Have Conr~.t~d In Atlantis.
ATLANTA. GA, July i-As result o.
the railroad tie-up in the west Wy "a
ment OF fruits and melons nave vo"e ,re<,
IN Atlanta TO such an extent ,nat w,
ara heIng soid here cheaper thah ever
known. Hundreds Of car ioads o. H~,J,
melons destined for CHICAGO, - go 80
and other western points nave ntn,ost
tracked. and the rai.,os ,nsnv Instances
~. GRO selling them al less thdn 'he
actual cost OF bringing theIl aS .aI "a, a..
Atlanta. The fruit-stands are i.et ar
overlooking with piie-app'Wv VI "t'' pananas
s.onaed here on their way west. bananas
PoS,p literally disposed or at twenty
a. luis n bunch, and pineappies are
',ot,o at from three to I'VE cents apiece
eSyi"es are getting cheaper every Gay,
and n the tle-up continues ,he cong /.
OF II solre N necessary either 10 give IL
a. ~ ~ have IL rot without being dis
posed OF. 49,, o,xio,y &c usnifested
aah1~tsge of their western meat shipments.
srta Western brokers have Ectined tue
.,,",,,.te here that they cannot guarantee
further shipments in any qCNntity' lns
iors. markets are already nIklne prep
,..',i,mS to kill domestic cattle FOR use
sa.is.aad ~ western beef, the sale OF which
Sas rro,s. TO such an extent IN the Sou,h
1,.rine, the past few years as 10 pracu-
callv stop the killing OF southern cattIe
s ON yypn,ket purposes. The erocers ana pro-
amce men are making unusually heavy
o o,ders ON the courtry for chickens. and
Even If the strike continues, indcchnit,ly
the people of atlanta WIZ dIa get along along
a. chicken market. With such meat as
u o"r,,os from the killing of home cattle.
'TGe home market industry is greatly re-
yivei. and II the embargo continues me
neople viii manage 20 get along as they
did before they bought western beef.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05
ylrulence of the kentucky Tick Bites

The bite of Kentucky ticks IS some
times fatal +. A. Tabor was bitten by
a tick with very peculiar and nearly
fatal results. He was sitting in a drug
store when he felt singing sensation
under his clothes. and, upon It's increas-
ing TO an acute pain, he retired 10 inyes-
tigate the cause. and found a tick with
It's head imbedded in the flesh. He re-
moved the intruder, but the venomOus
little insect had left its poison, and with
the velocity OF the circulation IL was
disseminated through his system. His
nose was the first member affected. 1t
became a fiery red, streaked with bright
green, and swelled rapidly, until II reach
ed the size OF a large tumbler. His
eyes were angrily inhamed and emitted
an intense heat. His face was quickly
swollen and hercely conYulsed with most
eXcruciating pain. Terrible commissions
seized his body and he was writing in
agony that seemed 10 forebOde the death
struggle when physician arrived and
with much difficulty relieved his suffer
Ing. After a short while he recovered
sufficiently 10 30 home, but he was very
weak and showed plainly in his bag
gard face and extreme nervousness the
effects OF his violent sickness. The tick
was an ordinary dog tick. but for viru-
ience or It's poison il surpasses any Of
us Kind ever heard of.-Atlanta Consti-
tuition