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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
THE BAY DISTRICT TRACK,
T. II. Williams, of the Califor-
MIA Jockey Club, Says
He Will Buy 1t.
States He Has Sixty Days Refusal,
and That He Has Put UP
Deposit.

Thomas H. Williams, president of the
California Jockey Club, has, he says. the
refusal of the property known as the Bay
days he makes up his mind to purchase it
he can have it for $650,000, but if he should
in that time change his mind he will forfeit
to the Crocker estate the sum of $4,000,
which he has put up as an ear nest OF his
intention 10 acquire the property. Presi-
dent Williams said Yesterday:
1t is fact that intond to purchase the Bay
District raeetrack, which at this time is held
by the club on month to month lease.
AS to the price being $3.50, 900, do not care
to say anything DIT this time, but have the re-
fusal OF the property for sixty days and an
amount OF money has been put up to hold the
property during that time.
The transfer will include all the property
within the racecourse fences and the property
west OF street, on which the stables and sheds
stand.
Improvements? Well, no; l don't think
there will be any occasion for any improve
ments at this time, except to build an inside
sand track to use in case OF heavy rainy
weather
There has been some talk of unpleasantness
between Colonel Fred Croker and myself but
that is q mistake. There has also been some
talk about opposition OF the Richmond people
to the track. have convinced them that in
stead of being detriment it is a benefit.
f. G. Parker, president of the Richmond
mprovementClub,e explained his relations
with Mr.. Williams. He added:
The people of the club and of the district are
divided on the subject of the racetrnck. There
number OF them benefited by the track
in various ways. They rent rooms to men who
work there; they have places of business that
are patroniZed bv such, and these have friends
among the property owners, who are willing
TO serve them by not urging the removal of the
track.
AS to the purchase by Mr.. Williams, I do
not know anything, but if the price stated is
correct, believe il is fair one. The tract in
cludes 800 building lots, which are worth
an average OF $1,000 each, but to bring the
property to the official grade would require
100000 yards of sand or other material.
The block on which the French Hospital stands
was purchased three years ago for $lS, 900, but
before the foundation of the hospital was laid
500 900 was offered for it and refused. There
ten blocks in the racetrack property, so
that would bring the blocks to sos 900 each.
Reuben H. Lloyd in answer to ques-
ton said that purchasing the property as
a racetrack was not a good investment,
because at any moment the Supervisors
can order the streets that are now within
The limits of the track opened, and the
Superintendent of Streets would go to the
place ana tear down the fences that are
now on the streets, which would put an
end to the racing business.
The streets that can at any moment be
opened are A, B and G, and Second Third
and Fourth avenues.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
RAPHAEL'S MONEY BARREL,
Eddie Brickley Guessed How Much
There Was in 1t and Won
Bicycle.

For some time past there was in one of
the show windows of the Raphael Incorpor-
ated Clearinghouse, Nos. 9 to Is Kearny
street, glass barrel filled with coins. The
barrel was inches high by Is inches in
circumference, tied with colored ribbons
and sealed, and alongside was notice that
any purchaser, large or small, would be
privileged to guess at the amount of money
IN the barrel, and that the nearest guesser
could have the pick of any bicycle, either
mans, lady's or boys.
The contest closed at o'clock last night,
and quarter of an hour later the coin was
counted by three newspaper men, one
from the CALL, another from the Examiner
and the third from the Chronicle. 1t was
found that there were 1471 nickels and one
dime, amounting in the aggregate to $73 IS.
After that there was turned over to the
committee two large boxes filled with bal
lots, and then the examination of these
proceeded in the presence of great crowd
of people, who felt an interest in the re-
suit. Over 5000 ballots were examined.
In this vast number it was found that two
guessers had struck the exact amount.
One was Eddie Brickley of 427 Third street,
and the other was Harry III. Scott Jr. A
Brickley had been the first lucky guesser
it was decided that the wheel should go to
him, and he will receive it to-day.
There were number who made very
close guess, some coming within 5, 10 and
20 cents, while quite a number came within
81 OF the amount. Many of the guessers
put down sos, the amount charged for
high-grade wheels. Others were very wild
in their guesses, running up into the
hundreds, and one individual concluded
that $500 was about the proper thing.
The barrel was filed anew with different
coin and placed in the window for another
guessing contest for bicycle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
GIadstome,s Retirement.

LONDON, Eng, July 3.-Mr Gladstone's
letter to his Midlothian constituents, in
connection with his retirement from polti-
cal life, was published to-day. After bid
ding farewell to the electors who have sup
ported him at the polls for many years
past, and expressing his gratitude for their
adhesion to the principles he advocated,
the ex-Premier proceeds to say:
tits beyond question that the century expir-
ing has exhibited since its first quarter period
OF unexampled activity, the changes of which,
taken in the mass. have been in the direction
of true AID beneficial progress An overwhelm-
ing proportion of the reforms within this
period have been effected by the direct action
OF the Liberal party, or by the direct action
of such statesmen as Peel and Canning who
were ever ready TO meet odium or TO for
felt power for the public good. In all of the
fifteen Parliaments in which have served the
people of Scotland have decisively expressed
their convictions in favor OF this wise and
temperate policy, and trust that the electors
of Midlothian viii continue to lead the people
OF Scotland in the future as they have in the
past.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
THE WORKMEN's PARADE.
Several Thousand Employed and I'm
employed Laborers to March.

Many hundred people assembled on
Grant avenue, near Market street, last
evening and made final preparations for
bringing up the end of the Fourth of July
procession to-day. P. Ross Martin,
Fred Steinhauer, George Aspden, T. e.
Zant and others delivered addresses and
urged the employed and unemployed to
join their ranks and teach the public a
great object lesson. From assurances al
ready received the leaders of this COM
monwealth expect several thousand to be
in line this morning.
I. Lynch was selected as grand marshal
and he will select his aids this morning
The line Will be formed on Fifth street.
opposite the Mint. The line of march will
be down Mission street to the water front.
Miss Addie Swain will ride on horse
back and lead the men, all of whom will
carry small American flags. In the ranks
will be carried over 100 notices, painted
on small squares of canvas. The labor
parade will be about half block behind
the regular procession, and will follow it
around over the entire route, and with the
procession will pass in review before the
review stand.
At some convenient place on Van Ness
avenue the workmen will hold their exer-
cises. p. Ross Martin will read the Decla-
ration of Independence. The other speak
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
BIsMARCK Is DEPREss ED.
No Foundation for alarming Reports OF
the Princes Condition.

No Foundation for alarming Reports of
the Princes Condition.
FREDERICKSBURG, GERMANY, July
;3.--Prince Bismarck has been occasionally
very much depressed since his wiie's
death. His. birthday receptions, though
they entailed- much physical exertion,
mentally inyigorated him; but the news
paper war arising from the North Sea
canal fetes exercises an adverse influence
over him. His doctors say if he can regain
his .buoyant spirits his life is good for
years.
. HAMBURG, GERMANY, July 3.-The
Hamburger Nachrichten, Prince Bismarck
organ, declares that the alarmist reports of
the eXChancellor'S condition are pure in
ventions. Despite the rain that fell yes
terday, the Prince walked to the we'll
known Anhaft stag group, which is stu
ated ON an elevation that is rather toll
some to ascend. He chatted humorously
with thepeople that gathered there
;. LONDON, ENG, July 3.-The Standard
will tomorrow publish dispatch from
Berlin saving that Dr.. Schweninger, Prince
Bismarck's physician is accompanying
Herr Krupp on a Norwegian tour DR..
Eisenberg, his substitute, has been in at
tendance ON Prince Bismarck only one
day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July SC. A.
Ball of San Francisco is at the Hotel
Johnson.
Samuel N. Miller has been appointed
postmaster at Merrimac, Cal.
A postoffice has been established at Wise,
Clatsop County Or, with Hugh McCor-
mick as postmaster.
Pensions have been granted as follows
California: Original-Peter Knolienburg,
Tracy: Silas Smith, San Francisco; Ber-
nard Gaffney, Vallejo; Benjamin Oswald
San Jose. Increase George Henry,
Yountville; Luis Guesshaber, San Fran
cisco. Reissue -Leander F. Cotton, Oak
land; Ferdinand Haedrich, Sacramento;
Isaac F. Bellington, Oakland Mexican
war survivors increase-William r. Hud-
nall, National Soldiers Home, Los An
geles. Mexican war widow-Sarah john
son. CIoverdale. Increase. Algernon Mar
celles, Oakland.
Washington: Original = William O..
Sperry, RitZville.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
A BIC WHEELING VICTORY
Henry S. Martin, the Heavy
Weight Capitalist, the
Latest Victim.
ON A BIKE WITH BOOMERS.
Regulation Costume-How
He Trained.

The latest victim to bikes and boomers
is Henry S. Martin, capitalist, bon vivant
and raconteur a prominent member of
the French Colony and big man in the
Native Sons of the Golden West. He is
the biggest man in the latter order, and
his capacious chest has been decorated
with the highest honors to be bestowed by
the Native Sons. He is rolling in wealth
and health, the latter being measured in
avoirdupois by figures somewhere in the
neighborhood of the 400 mark, and the
former being estimated at away over that
figure in thousands, and to reduce both he
has taken to the wheel, and thereby hangs
tale.
For the past week Mr.. Martin has been
invisible in the afternoons at his office,
but few OF the initiated had not far to
look for him. A cyclery has been started
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
FIELD TRIAL CONTESTANTS
Full List of the Young Dogs That Will
Run at Bakersfield in Janu-
arv

airy Next.
Entries for the Pacific Coast field trial
derby meeting, which will be held near
Bakersfield on January 90 next, closed last
Monday but for some reason best known
to Mr.. Kilgariff, with whom the entrants
had closed, reporters were informed that
the names of the dogs and their owners
were not yet ready for publication. How
ever, the CALL takes pleasure in giving its
readers the full and complete list OF the
dogs that have been entered, excepting
one pointer whose owners name could not
be ascertalned. The entries are:
hi Payne of San Francisco, one English set
ter; Larsen, one English setter; j. Schu-
macner OF Los Angeles, one English setter; NJ.
hercnoif OF Los Angeles, who is president of
the Field Trial Club, one English setter; T.
Walker OF Los Angeles, one pointer; George
Crocker of San Francisco, two English settlers
ana one pointer; William Kittle, one English
setter; +. Dexter, one English setter: J. W.
keene or Portland, Or, one English setter;
Judge c. n. Post of Sacramento, two English
settlers, ana one pointer, owner not named.
Among the youngsters there are some
very promising dogs that will certainly
show to good advantage when they will be
cast off on the cactus plains of Bakers
held, the only good ground upon which
coast.
The Pacific Kennel Club was to have met
last evening, but it being the eve of a great
holiday only a few members were present
and no business was transacted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

cure the free coinage of silver. The order
is to have passwords, grips, rituals and
secret work. The charter members of this
order expect that it will take as deep root
in the United States as the A. P. A. move
ment. The principal Office is given in the
charter as Alexandria, Va. (across the Po
tomac from Washington, but most of the
business is transacted in the Evans build
ing, Washington, in which the CALL office
is located
Senator Stewart, ex-Congressman Rich
ards of Ohio, and one or two other silver
ties of local prominence, have been hold
seems to be the chief spirit of the enter
prise, and being at It's head is facetiously
dubbed "grand patriarch" of the order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
BEST. IN THE SERTICE.
Good Record of The Ne,c CHIEF of The
. Heather bureau.

: WASHINGTON. d: c., July .3.-WiHis
B.: Moore, who will be the new Chief of
the Weather Bureau, is regarded as one of
the best. forecasters in the service, and has
q reputation for accuracy. second to none
in the department. After writing one Of
the best essays on practical forecasting a
year ago he was ordered to Washington to
make reports for a month, and received
the highest percentage among ten who
were. selected, his average being almost
100. He was given the position of profess
sor of meteoroIogy at a salary of $500.
He: was, prior to this. local forecaster at
Milwaukee, but after his promotion was
transferred to Chicago. During the last
winter he made a wonderful record con-
sidering the character of the wea Their. In
politics Mr.. Moore is said to be Republi-.
can He is man about 40 years of age
and has grown up in the service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
To-day's entries are as follows:

First race, fye-eighths of mile, selling
three-year-olds and upward that have not won
two races since October 26, 1894, winner to be
sold at auction for $500, If for less three pounds
allowed for each 800 to 800. Non-winners
allowed five pounds. Horses beaten five or
more times allowed eight pounds: unplaced
l, 2, 3, twelve pounds. Entries close $50 A. NJ
Second race, half a mile, maiden, two-year-
olds-Tiberius 105, Jack Atkins los, Linda
Vista filly l03, Bell Oak 105 Pansy los, Miss
Cunningham los, Britannia 105, Charles Boots
105, Encino 10S.
Third race eleven-sixteenths of mile-Rlue
Bell 100, Howard 100, Ali Baba 100, Royal
Flush 112, Installator l03, Nelson 1l2, Duke
Stevens 81, Road Runnerl12.
Fourth race. one and a sixteenth miles
handicap-Little Cripple 109, Thornhill 10Y,
Commission LOG, Del Norte 102, Roma SO,
Flirtilla 81.
Fifth race, one and half miles, handicap,
six hurdles-The Lark 148, Mestor 1874, Esper-
anee 125, Gold Dust 100, Hanford 100, Morgan
G 100
Sixth race, five-eighths of a mile, selling
Venus 80. Sport McAllister ITO, Silver State
!0S' Rico lO4 Lodi 104, Regal 104, Blue Bell
los, Oracle 102.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
The wheel will be deliv-
cred to the above named
party to-day.

We're awfully sorry. we couldn't give
away more wheels, so we've concluded to-
refill the barrel with coin under the same
system that governed the last guessing
contest and we will award a wheel to-: the
nearest guesser of the amount of coin CON-
tanned in the barrel on August Sd. =: :: :.
Yours, for glorious Fourth to-day, = :.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

The complaining witness is n G. Haw, mer-
chant in MERGED. Some days ago he gave
Quong 1912 95 to go to Los Angeles to pur-
chase some goods for him. Quong did not go
to Los Angeles, but came to this City and pur-
chased ticket for China He intended to
leave on the steamer Coptic but, that intention
has been frustrated and he will likely spend
few years in san Quentin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
Mntitated Mail Pouches

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3.-Chief
Postotfice Inspector Wheeler was to-day
advised of the arrest at Helena, Mont, of
f. f. Baker, Postmaster at Arlington, S.
OAK, for mutilation of mail pouches and
other acts to cover his populations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
: ,STEWARr rs. president.
Order of the. Supreme Temple, Slice

Order of the. Supreme Temple, ,SiIrer
Knights of Aniertca.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3.-Senator
Stewart has been chosen president of the
secret society to be known as the Order of
the Supreme Temple, Silver Knights OF
America. 1t is organized under the laws
Of Virginia, and its charter says the object
of the order is TO disseminate and practice
the principles of fraternal loye and to Sc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
-: ''"
The Barrel +.
Contained S73.65.
The Nearest
Guesser Was
EDDIE BRIcKLEY, !.
AT Third Street,
San Francisco, Cal.


The counting of the coin, the superYis.
ion of looking over the guessing blanks,
the awarding of the wheel was under the
immediate supervision of representatives.
from the following morning papers,: E1-
aminer, Chronicle and Call. =.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
THE BAY DISTRICT RACES,
SeIIing-PIaterS Take an Out
ing, With Three Choices
in Front.
MELANIE RIGHT UP TO DATE.
Myron Dumped the Talent Hard by
Winning the Handicap Off
the Reel.

Starter Ferguson's work with the flag has
been of the ragged sort of late, the chances Of
Seraphin in the handicap being virtually
ruined by the start.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

One bookmaker in the ring thought he had dis
covered "ioater" in Myron, and as the horses
were going to the post raised his price flom D
to 10 to l. He proved very much alive, how
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
FARO GAME RAIDED.
The Second Time James Wilson and His
Gang Have Been Taken In.

A faro game was raided at II Third
street yesterday evening by Sergeant
Christensen and posse from the Folsom
street police station. Evidently the play
ers had been apprised of the approach of
the police, for when the raid was made
they had just quit playing, Five men
were arrested, and an old table and layout
were taken to the station to be used in
evidence. The men gave their. names as
James Wilson, D. Watkins, John Bozeman,
Ed Wilson and Charles Smith. James
Wilson seemed to be the proprietor, and
deposited $40 bail for each.
On June % Sergeant Christensen raided
game run 6y wilson IN Inc Johnson
At that time $500 in cash was secured by
the police, besides a complete layout.
Lieutenant Hanna had located the game
and planned surprise on the gam blers,
which was carried out nicely. The police
are of the opinion that Captain White has
been banking" wilson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

ers will be w. Greenwood, George Aspdelnl;
T. L4afferty and others. The men Will
again form in line and march back, drop
ping from the ranks at their pleasure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

Thomas III. Williams Jr., as guardian of the
person and estate of Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry,
has petitioned the Superior Court for an order
allowing the sale of personal property belong
ing to his ward. Her estate is valued at
S166 50, most of which is represented by fur
nlture and few house hold goods. In his pc IT,
ton Williams says the cost OF keeping the
estate is excessive, and he wishes to sell it at
public auction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
st. Ignatfus College.

The preparatory and elementary classes of
st. Ignatius College viii reopen next Monday
at 8 30 A. NJ. The grammar and higher classes
will reopen Monday, August 3. Students from
other schools who intend to enter the college
In August should make application at once, as
special classes will be formed for them next
week III order to prepare them for the college
work. Application for admission may be made
at any time by calling on the president or
Vice-president 2l4 Hayes street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

There will be mass-meeting held next week
to give opportunity for general popular ex-
preston OF confidence in Professor Davidson,
and TO protest at his summary dismissal from
the Coast ana Ge0a a Sn[yey. Inc chamber
chanics' Institute, the Technical. Society and
the Geographical Society are about TO take
action on the matter. =.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
A Chinese EmbezzIer.

Lon Quong was arrested yesterday on war
rant charging him with felony embezzlement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
DR.. MCNULTY.

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Ne corrects the Secret Errors Of Youth and their
terrible effects Loss of Vitality Palpitation Of the
Heart, Loss of Memory, Dependency and other
troubles of mind and body. caused by the Errors
Excuses and Diseases of Boys and Men.
He regtores Lost Vigor and Manly Power, re-
moves Deformities and restores the Organs &c
Health. HI also cures Diseases caused by Mer~
curry and other Poisonous Drugs
DR. McNultys methods are regular and scien-
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preparations bu. cures the disease by thcrough
medical treatment. His New Pamphlet on Prl-.
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Hours-9 to daily; $50 to $50 evenings Sun.
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2613 Kearny ST., San Fran cisco, Cal.
hD- Beware of strangers who try to talk TO you
about your disease on the streets or elsewhere
They are cappers or steerers for swindlng doctors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

Chevalier was in front again yesterday on
three winners, two OF his mounts being horses
from the Elmwood stock farm string, which
stable is enjoying very lucky winning streak
Piggott and Jones were the other successful
boys.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

Good start. Won easily. Time, :OS14. Win
ner CHI. M, by Powhatt an FashOnette.
Betting: Melanie even, Rico TO /, Venus l5 to
l, Nervosa TO l.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04
100 FIRST RACE-Five and half furlongs:
llZA. selling; three-YearOlds and inward :

Good start. Won handily. Time, :0S1a. Win
ner b. H., by imp. Brutus-Nabette.
Betting: Bobolink to 3, Hanford to !, Amigo
20to Little Tough 50to Silver 10 to 5, Comrade
6 to /, Red Wing 100 to l, Connaught 60 to l.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

FdIT SIHTI. ION easily. Time, ] :UI. Winner,
b. g., by imp. Midlothian-by Great Tom.
Betting: Myron 10 ], Seraphln 10 10 s. Rinfax
IS TO 5, Hueneme Is TO 5, Centurion 10 to /.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-04

Cosdy on Centurion was cut off at one stage
of the run in the handicap, and after that rode
very indiferently. He was suspended by the
judges for his dilatory tactics, having been
warned in previous race for this same fail