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The morning call., 1894-05-14
HID IN THE PIT.
Officer O'Donnell Stops a
Dog Fight.
All the Participants Arrested-Fell
Into Trap Set by Police
Sergeant Price.

Police Sergeant Price put an end to a dog
fight at James McCarthy's saloon, corner of
Mission and Fourteenth streets, last night. and
arrested as participants or spectators Nc
Cartby, the proprietor of The place, "Chaw"
Casey, Patrick Madigan and Michael Kelly.
EPrice heard during the afternoon that ar
rangemenrs had been made for the fight in the
cellar under McCarthy's saloon and detailed
Patrolman ODonnell to watch the place. The
policeman went to the saloon, and unperceiyed
by Mccarthy descended to the cellar, where he
found pit that had been freshly dug.
The policeman who was dressed as citizen
concealed himself in a box that stood at some
distance from the brink of the pit and awaited
DEVELOPMENTS. Night fell and the man in the
box heard clock In a room above him strike
Z, 8 and 9. Then he heard footsteps descend
ing the stairs and Casey aGd Madigan each
leading q bulldog entered. The men were
stripped and with the dogs stepped into the pit.
The fight between the savage brutes COM
meDced, and O'Donnell silently slipped out of
mis- box and left the cellar unseen. He tele-
phOned 10 the Southern Police Station, and Ser
geant Price and his posse were soon In charge
McCarthy's place. The dog. fighters tried TO
escape but found an officer guarding every exit
from The cellar.
They were taken, with a badly lascerated dog
as evidence, to the southern station and booked
for dog fighting. Casey said that they went out
to stop dog fight in a vacant lot. but failed to
explain how they happened TO be found in the
cellar.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
HAD ROBBED A STRANGER.
He Flourishes a Pistol in His
Captor's Face.
HIS POCKET FULL OF PEPPER.
The Thief Drops Gold Watch Just
Before He Is Taken Into
Custody.

The intersection of Mason and Posi-
streets has never been noted as resort
for footpads and thieves. There is a
stately church. with a sky-pierclng
steeple, on one side and synagogue one
block above
Yet in that halowed place. in the
shadow of that tall steeple. and while the
church was thronged with worshipers. q
robbery was committed last night that for
daring is almost unparalleled in the an.
nails Of crime.
man whose name Is unknown to the
police came out of the church, and had
just passed beyond the circle of light cast
by the street lamp when slender young
man stepped up to him and thrust pistol
into his face with demand for his money
and valuables. The frightened stranger
handed over heavy gold watch. $40 in
gold and some change.
"Turn your pockets inside ous." the
footpad commanded. and he was obeyed.
The thief cooly de posted the plunder in
his pocket and started, pistol in hand, up
Mason street. toward Sutter.
Then the stranger found his tongue.
He yelled "Stop thief" and, joined by
Daniel FasseD, of III Bush street, who had
pursuit.
Two others hearing of the crime followed
them. but they were no match Tor the tee-
ing fOotpad. He ran on until he reached
the corner of Pine and Mason streets. and
dashed down the former thoroughfare to
Dupont. There he turned and spesded on
to Bush street. The stranger and his as
sociates had fallen far behind, but their
cries were still family audible.
AS the rohhar turnp6 KaarnV atrpnt he
encountered Pa;rolman Dinan, who seized
him by the collar. The fugitive thrust his
revolver into the officers face and wriggled
out of his grasp and continued on his
fight
Dinan fired two shots at the thief and as
sisted by Policeman McGee caught and dis
armed him.
While the robber was running from
Oman he dropped the gold watch ne had
stolen into the gutter and when the officers
had haDdcuffed him they went back and
picked up the timepiece.
The other parties came up and iden-
tilted him as the man they had been chas :
ing. but the owner of the watch was not
with them.
The footpad struggled desperately with
his captors on the way to prison and
tried to get rid of a package that he had in
one of his coatpockets. Ii was silk hand
kerchief, containing about quarter of a
pound oil black pepper.
MY name is John Thomas" the captive
said when placed before the sergeant's
desk in the old City Prison. '1didn't TO b
any one and did not drop that watch.
II was running with the pistol in my
hand, because had been struck BY some
one and was afraid of the men who were
chasing me-"
John Thomas" is alive of Germany
and speaks English brokenly. Besides the
revolver, the pepper and what looked like
mask the police found in his possession
five dollars in gold. some small silver CO ins
and lock of woman's hair.
Patrolman Dinan charged him with as
sault with deadly weapon, but he will be
booked for robbery when the owner of the
watch is found.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
LANDLER'S LIABILITIES.
They Are Much Greater Than at
First SuDDoSed.

The liabilities of Louis LANDER, the capital
ist whOsesfnancial difficulties were published
In THE CALL several days ago. are now said to
far exceed the first estimate of them- Lander,
IL appears, had become deeply involved In real
estate transactions and when the financial
stringeucy caused other spectators to be
cautious he went more heavily into his schemes
and now has a small army OF creditors whom he
had induced TO invest in his enterprises clamor-
ing for money, His Liabilities are VariOnsy es-
timated and Will probably reach 100000.
Among his heaviest creditors are: Daniel
Meyer, $4,000; Wells, Fargo q Co.'S bank,
$4,000; Hibernia and other banks. $4,000;
J. j. Rauer, Judah BOas ana a number OF other
money lenders TO whom he owes quite large
aggregate sum. Landler's 0fice has been
closed and none of the people TO whom he owes
money know where he IS.
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is JAKE INSANE :?
He Is Now Locked Up in a
Padded Cell.
His Brother Lem Would Not Keep
Him in His House Owing to His
Violent Behavior.

Jake Rudolph now occupies padded cell In
the Receiving Hospital.
When Police Judge Low, on the day after
Rudolphs attempt TO shoot Business Manager
j. B. Elliot in the Chronicle office, admitted
him 10 bail the friends Of the violent man
doubted the wisdom of the step, but after sew
eral consultations acquiesced and Christopher
A. Buckley and Maurice Schmidt went on his
bonds.
Jake had expressed 4 desire 10 go to Buck
ley's ranch at Lvermore, but his brother Lem
got him persuaded TO stop in his house, 3O4O
Sixteenth street, between Valencia ana Guer
zero, and told his friends that he would keep
careful watch on him.
Since then two OF his friends and bis brother
have been constantly engaged watching him as
he showed symptoms of wishing 10 injure him.
self. Yesterday he became so violent that
Lem decided th at it would be useless TO keep
him in his house longer and that the best
thing 10 be done was to put him under proper
restraint.
Accordingly he was driven In a hack TO the
City Prison. accompanied by his brother, Fran
els DOran and another friend. On reaching the
prison entrance he made vigorous protest
against going inside aud it required the COM
blned strength OF the three to force him through
He was booked "insane'' and Sergeant Bid
we'll ordered that he be taken TO the Receiving
Hospital pending an examination before the
Insanity commissioners The necessary war.
rant Will be sworn out this morning.
AT the Receiving Hospital Jake was docile
enough. and after sitting in chair In the
operating-room for few minutes he permitted
himself to be led TO a padded cell and locked
up for the night.
Lem said that Jake had been suffering for
over week from one of his recurrent attacks
of melanchoa. Sat these times" he said
Jake is subject to hallucinatiOns, believing
that every one Is against him and wanting to
kill him. When he gets into these moods he
starts TO drink, and is not responsible for his
actions. lie was that way last Monday, and
didn't know what he was doing.
Il had everything removed from the parlor OF
my house, where be was kept. except lounge
and chairs, as knew of old that he would in-
jure himself If he could. We had also to watch
him closely to prevent him escaping from the
house.
Tonight when took him In some toast and
tea lie seized the plate and was lu the act of
throwing 1t at me when we grabbed it from him.
He had become so violent that / could not
stand il any longer.
ut is well known that this melapcholia is
hereditary. When not under 1t Jake is as quiet
and kind in his manner as any man, as those
who know him can testify"
The morning call., 1894-05-14
LEFT DESTITUTE.
Story of Ethel Brandon's
Troupe.
They Think They Are Entitled to a
Little of the Sympathy Now
Being Extended.

The stranding OF Ethel Brandon's company In
Oregon, which resulted In the dis bandment OF
the cOmuany. and the return OF Ethel Brandon
only 10 be taken to hospital In this city, has
been largely commented on in theatrical
circles.
The chief sympathy has been given to Ethel
Brandon, and a special benefit has been ar
ranged to aid her, but it transpires that the
Thespians, who were so unfortunate as
TO form part Of the company. and were left
without money in a strange country, are also
entitled TO commIseratOn. Some of these COM
plain that a fair statement has not been given
of the dis bandment OF the company.
A few OF those who formed part OF the III
fated organization managed to obtain oiher
situations. such as Comedian Livingstone who
secured position at Cordray's Theater, in
Portland. Other members were not so fortu-
nate.
Some of these unfortunates arrived in this
city Oh the last steamer from Portland and are
glad to find themselves once more among
friends.
The disbanded company attributes its mis-
fortunes largely 10 Arthur Elliott, the leading
man and manager, whose management of the
finances caused loud proIestation. The board
bills of the company were not all paid, the last
$40 being paid through the generosity of r. C.
White.
The other bills had been previously secured
by garnishment. Although 1t had been prom
ised the members of the company after 1t dis
banded that their fares would be paid to san
Francisco such was not doDe. IL was owing 10
the kindness OF Arthur Warde, q son of Fred
erick Warde, the tragedian, that the stranded
actors were enabled 10 secure their passage
money to this city. Warde recently married
Polly" Stockwell, the daughter OF Ethel Bran
don.
So unfortunate were the straits In which
some of The company were placed when the
theatrical bubble burst that some OF them had
not a dollar TO their name ana could get none
of that due them. Mrs. Stevens, an actress OF
tie old school, 60 years of age. had only 10
cents to her credit when the crash came and
had 10 temporarily depend on charity.
On the whole the disbanded company are
severe in criticiZ ing those who led them into
the unfortunate venture.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
BEFORE THE WIND.
The San Francisco Yacht
Club Contests.
Two Days Racing Along the Shores
of Marin and Contra Costa
Counties.

The San Francisco Yacht Club races came to
a successful termination yesterday at Sausalito.
The Queen won Saturdays race, while yesterday
the Ramona came In ahead, Saturdays winner
only occupying third place.
The race started Saturday at 3 P. M, the Sap
pho starting quarter OF an hour before the
starting gun was fired. Other yachts that took
part in the race were the Frolic, Oracle, ,Chlspa.
Queen Catherine and Ramona. In the end the
Queen won, just beating the Cbispa; the Sap
pho got In three minutes ahead of the Ramona
for third place; the Rover filth, the Frolic
sixth, the Oracle seventh and the Catherine
last.
In Yesterdays race the same boats took part
The starting gun was fired about $50 A. M,
the Rover having left about 8 A. NJ. thus giving
her an immense lead.
The Frolic, Ramona aud Sappho left In the
order named at intervals oil five minutes, the
Queen next at 10 A. NJ, and the Chispa. whose
anchor had become foul OF dredger, left about
10:15 A. NJ.
AT PIuole the Queen passed the Froic and
Sappho, while the Ramona was rapidly over
hauling the Rover, whose lead was gradually
beng reduced by the whole fleet
The Chispa came along like a racehorse try
Ing in vain to recover lost time, but the Ra-
mona was too far in advance. At San Pablo
the Ramona passed the Rover and stood over
for San Quentin, where she received knock
down which buried her yawl, which was swing
ing Oh the davits. and lost her a pair OF oars
and name-board. besides filling her cOckp pit
knee high with water.
At San Pablo the Queen had increased her
lead over the Frolc and Sappho to about q mile,
and then ensued a race In which the Dawn, who
had come Up o meet the fleet took part, deter.
mined to show all clean pair OF heels She
had her work cut out for her. however, as was
shown on passing the Brothers, when from a
windward position she was obliged TO fall of,
yielding her place TO the Queen, who in turn
made for the Marin shore, while the Dawn
bugged the Contra Costa side. The wind being
vefy light there, she was easily distanced by
the Queen.
Meanwhile the Ramona, Cbispa and Rover
had entered the straits and wers fighting a
flood tide aud light winds and, to make matters
worse, a very disagreeable fog. The Ramona
made her mooring first, the Chispa second, the
Queen third, the Oracle fourth, the Sappho
next, the Rover next, followed by the Gather.
inc, and the FrOlic last.
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A WHOLE DAY OF PLEASURE.
1t Was Thoroughly Enjoyed by
the Boatmen.
LIVE CRAB IN A GLASS FLASK.
Strange Catch Which Called Forth
Stranger Theories by North Beach
Philosophers.

The regular annual high jinks of the
Dolphin Boat Club took place at the old
boathouse of the Lurlines yesterday
About 200 persons interested in boating
attended and regular good time was en-
jOyed.
Several swimming and boating races
were arranged for the mornings entertain
ment. but were postponed until the after
noon. The races were the smallest part
of the fun, however, and did not last long
Prior to the boatrace swimming match
was made between Messrs Bortmann and
Mccarthy of the club. the latter winning.
A platform had been raised in the boat
house, and after the boys had finished
The morning call., 1894-05-14

Spite beat NJ. Keanedy's Weasle. ID. Leonard's
Belle beat d. Murphy's Dashaway.
First ties - George Washington beat jim
Blaine, VIII o. the Wisp beat Riggidy, Spite
beat Belle.
Second ties-WiIl o. the Wisp beat George
Washington, Spite bye.
Final course-J. Colemans Spite beat E.
Campbe's Will o. the Wlsp and won.
In addition TO the above stake a number Of
extra courses were run off. with the follow Ing
result: Cyclone beat Maid of Fernia, Evans
beat Sontag, Belle w beat Lady Clare Sir John
beat Jimmy Hope. Bill Nye beat Stump. Belle
beat weasel, Swede beat Cyclone. William
O'Brien beat Bismarck.
On Saturday next, May 10, eight record
breakers will run for two handsome clocks; en-
trance fee 81 so. There will be coursiDg at
Ocean View every Saturday from now on.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
JUMPED INTO THE BAY.
A Sailors Determined Attempt at
Suicide.

Fred Christensen, a sailor, made deter
mined attempt at suicide early yesterday morn
Ing by taking header into the bay from
Vallejo street wharf. He was rescued. how.
ever, by the watchman, who heard the splash
and succeeded In hauling Christensen out be-
fore life was extinct.
Christensen was taken 10 the Receiving
Hospital, where he rapidly revived under treat
ment He explained as reason for his rash
act hat he had been two years out OF employ
meDt, most of which time he had spent in
hospitals. He was afflicted with heart trouble,
and life altogether was so burdensome that he
was determined TO end 1t. Christensen an
nOunced his intention of making another at
tempt at suicide as soon as he regained his
liberty
The morning call., 1894-05-14
IN THIS CITY.
Much Clothing Distributed Among
the Natives of LuSitania.

In California there IS a large colony OF Portu-
guese, most OF whom are In East and West
Oakland. San Leandro, Haywards. Sausaiito
and Petaluma. There is also quite colony In
san Francisco. there being here large society
known as the Portuguese Protective and
Benevolent Association.
During the past few days there have been
delegations in this city from interior points
whose object was TO solicit clothing and food
from the wealthy Portuguese OF this city for
distribution among the poorer class in the va
rions places mentioned.
The delegations were very successful and
found a hearty corporation In the Portuguese
Consul, IgDacio de Costa Duarte. A large
amount of clothing, food and other supplies,
valued at several thousand dollars, was col.
lected aud sent for distribution in the Interior.
Besides special church services the Portu-
guese celebrate PenIecost day, Or as ii is called
by them "EspIrlta Santo." making il a day OF
general rejoicing, excursions aud picnic trips.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
A Performers Narrow Escape.

A tight-rope performer, Mons. F. Dugay by
title. came very near ending his professional
career as a siDge-line artist yesterday after
noon He was walking rope stretched across
Stockton street, near UDiOn, in front OF the
Lyceum Tbeater. when one OF the ropes slipped
and threw him off his balance. cry OF horror
went up from the crowd assembled as he tot
tered and seemed about to fall on the cobbies
of the street twenty feet below. But he man.
aged to seIZa the guy-rOpe as he went over
and by means of II slide down TO safety His
hands and legs were burned By the friction,
and he struck the street with sufficient force
to be slightly bruised.
The morning call., 1894-05-14

and trotted wherever his rider guided
him. He had met his master, his obstinate
spirit was broken and he looked as if he
had formed resolution to lead blame
less life ever after. Even when his owDe
afterward gave him an unmerciful beating
ne took IL as uDmurmuringly as if it ad
been measureful OF oats.
There's nothing like strong pa ir of
legs and powerful cinch." laughed the
cowboy sport, as he pocketed the $50 purse
later on. 'Pll back 'em against any mule
IN the country, but l wouldn't have
thought of the cinch if hadn't seen you
training that mule"
The morning call., 1894-05-14
Dick Mcdonald INDIGNANT.

r. Ii. Mcdonald Jr., who Is at present in the
County Jail, pending the arrival of 100000
bail, was indignant yesterday at being asked
to state whether the object of his wife's visit to
New York was to obtain bail from L. H. Me.
Donald Sr. He did not deny the report 10 that
effect, but objected TO having Mrs. McDonald's
name imported into the murky mysteries sur
rounding the embarrassed bank. His attorneys
are still working unremittingiy on his case.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
ON THE DIAMOND.
Petalumas Defeated by OIympics in
Close Game,

Pealuma baseball enthusiasts turned out
yesterday to see their team get defeated in a
ten-inning game by the Olympics. Both teams
played well, though the fielding and batting of
the Olympics at critical times led them to
well-deserved victory. The special features
were the batting work of The Olympics, Brad
Iey's hitting and Follensbee's and Ireland's
fielding. Score:
The morning call., 1894-05-14
A CHANCE FOR ART-LOVERS.
Hugo Fisher, the Well Known
Painter. Will Sell Some CanVaSes.

AS announced in the advertising columns
Hugo Fisher, the wellknown artist will hold
an exhibition OF water.color paintings at Golden
Gate Hall, 625 Sutter street, to-day, Tuesday
and Wednesday.
The collection. which will be sold at auction
without reserve, includes some gems OF land
scape work, a few oils being submitted among
the water-col0rs. hey show scenes from the
Old and New Worids-AuStria, Holland, Bel
GUM. SwiZerland. as well as the wide range In
the American Continent, extending from Flor
Ida 10 the Sierras and Pacific Coast range.
Many collectors, including the Hopkins.
Cr0ckers, Miss Fyfe, Miss Leroy, Nine. Albani
and others, have secured specimens of Mr..
Fishers finished style for their galleries, and it
Is expected that all the art-lovers In the city
Will make point of viewing the exhibition at
The morning call., 1894-05-14

The surrender of his name by young
m an In Delaware who recently married a
widow and hereafter is TO be known by his
wife,s name has elicited considerable COM
ment as quito remarkable innovation OF
custom that is hoary with age.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
sudden Death of a Fiend.

The dead body OF a young man who regis
tered as civilians" at the Elcho House on
the bed which be had occupied. A hypodermic
syringe and numerous sores on his body shove d
that he had been addicted 10 the use OF NOR
phine He was feet inches hgh of dark
complexion and wore thin black beard.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
OCEAN VIEW RACING.
Twelve Strong Oakland Dogs Con-
test for Prizes.

Pat CaDavan's coursiug park at Ocean View
was used yesterday by the Oakland Coursing
Club. which held twelye-dog stake for prizes.
The stake was captured by j. Coleman's Spite,
E. CampbePs VIII O. the WisD taking second,
and p. Mullins George Washington third
prize.
1t was remarkable that In the FIRST round the
red flag went up after every course. There
were few surprises, as usual. Following is
the summary:
First round: T. Berry's Jim Blaine beat j.
Cohen's Cousin joe p. Mullins George WASH
ington beat M. Tobn's Lady Cleveland, E.
CampbeIPs VIII O. the Wisp beat j. Coleman's
Woodstock, C. Prlngle's Rlggidy beat j. Nc
Gvney's Lady Washington. j. Coleman's
The morning call., 1894-05-14
Not Her Admirer.

Miss Kate Callinan, recently shot by Charles
Rush. over whom hangs charge of assault to
murder. is improving in health at her sisters
residence. 639 Golden Gate avenue John +.
Kelly with whom she had business dealings,
wishes TO denyth he was ever an admirer OF
the lady, as reported.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
CYCLING NOTES.
The Unexpected Rain Interferes With
Exercise on the Wheel.

The Pacific Cycling Club took run to San
Rafael yesterday, under the command OF
Charles W. Etting. The start was made on the
O'Clock Sausalito boat. On arriving at Ross
Valley a halt was called at the house OF Alfred
Bach, president of the club. Mr.. Bach took
several photographs OF the cyclists and their
wheels. The run was then continued to San
Rafael.
On the return trip rain began to fall, and
when the boys arrived back at Sausalito they
were little damp. All enjoyed the run. how
ever.
The Olympic anc Renance clubs met In
Joint run down to Suuol, wnere they were met
by detachment from the Garden City Club.
They. too, got caught in the rain, but did not
appear to mind 1t much.
The Ray Cily Wheemen went to Sausalito
yesterday, but were compelled to return early
on &C count of the rain.
The morning call., 1894-05-14

Reffron. Corbett and Cosgrove 2. Double play
Bradley TO Ireland Bases on oails-By Bliss D.
by CorOett g. Struck out-By Bliss 8, by Corbett
To- Passed baIIs-Shields 2, Cordes l. Time OF
game-1 hour and 90 minutes Umpfre-Saunders.
The morning call., 1894-05-14

Joseph Merain. first vice. president; Richard j.
Rice, second yice-president; Thomas Rice sec
retary; James Taylor, treasurer; executive
cOmmittee-George Wilson, James Costello
Peter Rice, William SchwarZ and Fred Goepel.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
Presidio Republicans.

The Republican residents In the vicinity OF
the Preside had organized the Preside and
Bay View Republican Club aud elected the fol-
lowing officers: Charles II. Long, president;
The morning call., 1894-05-14

The Postmaster at Worcester. Mass,
overpaid two carriers cent each. and was
compelled by the Postoffice Department to
refund the money.
The morning call., 1894-05-14
Henry on Schools.

Rev. j. Q. A Henry lectured to an immense
audience at Odd Fellows Hall yesterday after.
noon. Subject, "Rome's Hand on Our Public
Schools"
The morning call., 1894-05-14

RED. white and blue Is the registered trade
mark for E. GARNER & Co.'S California wines
Soldin all bars and groceries.
The morning call., 1894-05-14

watching the several crews give exhibit
tiOns of their rowing, all sat down to listen
to the clubs quartet render songs and 10
witness the wrestling match between
Hawkes. and Gerdes
The morning call., 1894-05-14

Earned runs-OIympics 2, Petalumas 2. Thr ee-
base hits-Bliss and FoIlansbee. Two-base hi ts-