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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
FROM PARKWAY TH|BET.
DR.. Deane the Owner of the
Finest Thibet MaStiff in
America.
The Dog Is Wonderfully Strong and
Active and Is Valued at
$4,000.

There are dogs and dogs. Some can
claim a pedigree almost as long as a
blackboard illustration of Pons Asinorum,
and such, by dog-fanciers, are often held
without price. There is a dog of this kind
in San Francisco, and $4,000 has been Of
fored and refused for him. These fancy
figures are not due to the actual worth of
the dog, but to the fact that Rolla-for that
is the name of the animal-enioys the dis
tinction of being the only genuine Thibet
in America. Three years ago DR.. Tension
Deane purchased this-to America-rare
animal, a sea captain having brought him
from continental Asia. He was pup
then, but he looks very much like half
grown bear now.
Rolla is Thibet mastiff, and if now on
his native heath would be following the
peaceful occupation of guarding cattle or
the more warlike one of playing sentinel
before some citizens door. The Thibet
mastiff is much valued by the inhabitants
of that far-off country because of his in
telligence and gentleness, as we'll as fierce
ness when the occasion arises.
All attempts to bring these dogs into
America have proved unsuccessful, be-
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cause they could not stand the long hot
sea voyage. In bringing this one over the
captain Of the ship had the cabin7boy dash
bucket after bucket of water over him from
morning until night. When the weather
is very warm DR.. Deane's dog suffers so
much that he finds it necessary to hose
him off two or three times each day. Some
idea may be gained of the massive proper
tons of this dog when it is known that he
weighs 165 pounds, is 80 inches tall and
measures IS inches from the tip OF his
tail to the end of his nose. His girth
measurement is exactly 80 inches, with a
neck only 10 inches less and foreleg
measuring IL inches just below where 1t
joins the Shoulder. Rolla is wonderfully
strong dog, thinking nothing of picking up
a 25-pound dumb-bell or carrying basket
of equal weight several blocks. His ire
mendous size would indicate clumsiness,
but he is as active as a cat and as frolic-
some as a two-year-old colt. His daily
companions are a little Central American
monkey, pug dog and big black cat.
DR.. Deane is very proud of Rolla and has
a standing offer Of $4,000 if he ever con-
cludes to part with him.
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WHEELMEN'S INTERESTS.
Entries for tho Y. M. c. A. Road Race
Next Saturday = Fearing More
Suspensions.

The San Francisco Young Mems Chris
tan Association Cycling Club will hold its
initial road race next Saturday afternoon
from San Mateo to San Carlos, distance
of five miles. The entrants and their han
dicaps have just been made public, and
are as follows:
]. E. Edwards, scratch; Otto Levy, so Sec;
NJ. j. Lindsay, 80 sec; J. Sims; 80 Sec; L. a.
Hancock, min.; J. r. Kuy Kendall Ia min. ;
G. Edwards, II min.; A. S. Gardiner, y min. !;
L. c. Edwards, IL min; J. A. Keller, ~ Min;
A. Berg, ~ min; F. 81. Bronson, 1M min; j..
H. Meyers ~ min.; G. f. Kerrison, 1A min.;
A. G. Larson, 3 min. ]. Walker Ames, 2112 min. ;
E. schenck, 21a min.
at the regular meeting of the California
Cycling Club to be held next Saturday
evening at the rooms OF the Olympic Club
Wheelmen, an important matter will be
brought up relative to future relay races.
1t is proposed to confine the race to class A
riders, thus giving the vast army of this
class a chance and shutting out the class B
men, who are paid to ride by the dealers.
Of course opinions are very much divided
on such proposition, and a warm debate
is anticipated.
The Acme Club Wheelmen of Oakland
will hold a big run next Sunday to Oak
Grove Park in injunction with their
trampers' annex, and an appetizing lunch
will be sent on ahead for the tourists
Casey Castleman and w. A. Burke will
reside in Oakland during the entire racing
season this year, and will not return to
their Los Angeles homes until the fall.
They will ride in all track and road races
under the colors of the Acme Club.
The California Cycling Club will hold a
series of three one-mile handicap races at
| Central Park on every other Sunday, COM
mencing the 18th inst. On the alternate
| Sundays club runs will be held to points OF
interest in adjoining counties.
| Entries for the great race meet at San
| Jose on April 10 and 20 must be in the
hands of the Garden City Cyclers by next
Saturday evening, April 10, or they will
not be received. Intending contestants
| shouldmake note of this.
Oscar 0sen's suspension as published in
the CALL yesterday created CONSERVATION
among the class B racing element here,
who are fearful lest Chairman Gideon may
have some more names on his list whose
pure amateurism he questions.
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Around the Ring.

Bob lsom landed two winners yesterday.
Naglee Burke hada large bet on Agitato.
AS usual, By Holly had his coin on the
good thing, Title S.
w. ]. Levy pulled down good bet on
Jack Richelieu.
Ed Sachs made good winning over the
victory of his mare, Title S, betting $500
on her chances.
Frondeur was bid up by the owner of
Grotto, who finished second.
Morgan G ran a great race, considering
his heavy impost, 1877 pounds. However,
he is.not the best actor in the world at the
post.
Examiner and Alaric were two of the
hottest tips that have been passed around
in some time.
Cody B broke down in his work yester-
day morning.
0hiyesa Of White & Clark's string is also
on the shelf.
The Lark's performance yesterday was
such great Improvement over Saturday S
run that the stewards decided to give
George Cochran, who had the mount on
him that day, a rest and at the conclusion
of the racing yesterday they ruled him off
for life This is about the hardest fall
George has had in some time.
Eleven bookmakers cut in yesterday.
Following are to-day's entries:
First race, about three-quarters of mile
selling, maidens, light welter -weights-J C
119, Sidney 1873, Halifax 119, Fleetwood 122,
Prince Devine 123, Mountain Air 127, Pronto
$50, Eva II colt 119.
Second race, seven-eighths of a mile, selling,
MISUNDERSTANDING 90, Emma Mack %,
Minnie Beech 90, Joe Frank 81, Nellie G 101
Del Norte JOG, Sir Walter 100.
Third race, nine-siXteenths OF a mile, two
year-olds-Tennessee Maid lis, Mermaid 105
Miss Brummel lis, Monitor 9S, Virgie A 100
imported Fun colt lis, Miss Metford lis, Ma.
rionette AS, Her Majesty 103.
Fourth race, one and a sixteenth miles
handieap-Gilead 11S, Thornhin 116, Genette
Edwards 100, Mr.. Jingle 90, Doncaster 80,
NebuchadneZZar 90.
Fifth race, eleyen-sixteenths of a mile, sell
ing-Brodhead 100 Clacquer 106, Realization
103, Myron So, May Day 103, Don Fulano log
Sixth race eleven-sixteenths of q mile, sell
ing-Lodi 101, Quarterstaff 104, Joe Cotton
101, Clacquer los, Gold Bug los. Ross 100
Banjo 102, Melanie 49, Polaski LOG, North 101
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An Aggressive League Formed
by the Prominent
Turfmen.
MANY SUBORDINATE BRANCHES
Plans for the Promotion of Many
Sports and Business Con-
nected With Them.
CLEyELAND. ONO. April 9-The con-

CLEVELAND, ONO, April 9.-The con-
vention of turfmen called to organize a
sporting league quickly concluded its bust
noon. The meeting was called to order by
Colonel William Edwards of this city, who
introduced Major P. P Johnson, president
of the National Trotting Association, as
temporary chairman, with W. III. Gocher
of Cleveland as secretary.
J. Johnson called attention to the neces-
sity of organizing a league. He said it was
not proposed to make the league an aggres-
sive organization.
''The very fact,' said he, "that we are
prepared will make it unnecessary to
fight" He said every effort would be
made to keep the membership of the league
on the very highest plane, and that nobody
who was Objectionable would be admitted.
The committee reported charter which
gives the name of the organization as the
American League, and it's object to encour-
age and protect the many sports and the
business interests connected with them.
The constitution which was adopted pro-
vides for a president, secretary and treas
urer and presidents, each State having
q subordinate league and also a board OF
control, consisting of the president and
vice-president. The affairs of the league
are to be managed by the board of control.
There is also to be a general assembly to
consist of one delegate from each subordi-
nate league. This assembly shall make all
the bylaws, elect the officers and receive
reports from the treasurer and secretary.
Subordinate leagues must consist of not
less than ten members, the membership
and officers to be reported to the main
league upon its organization. The mem
bership fee is fixed at 81, but the board OF
control can in emergencies assess each
member in a sum not to exceed 81 in any
one year.
The following officers we're elected: Pres
ident, Major P. P. Johnson of Lexington
Ky; vice-presidents-W. F. Milliken o.
Maine, J. NJ Forbes of Massachusetts
Hon. W. C. Clark of New Hampshire
Judge Leslie W. Russell of New York
Colonel A. L. Snowden of Pennsylvania
F. S. Goertan of Illinois, Frank McKeen o.
Indiana, Colonel q. Clay of Kentucky
Hon. G.. L. Benjamin of Michigan, c. R
Alien of Ohio, Norman ]. Coleman of Mis-
souri, and Colonel A. A. Pope of Connecti
cut. W. H. Gocher of Cleveland was made
secretary.
A fund was raised to pay all the imme
mediate expenses of the league.
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He IS CAUGHT At LAST.
BartelS Is Finally Brought Up
With Round Turn at
La PaZ.
Capture of the Star Of Freedom
by the Mexican Author
tiles.

The little schooner Star of Freedom,
which was stolen from her moorings on
the mud flats nearly two months ago, has
turned up at La Paz. Bartels, who ran
away with the vessel, has fallen into the
hands of the Mexican authorities and has
about reached the end of his rope. The
robbery was one of the most barefaced acts
of barratry ever known on the bay. The Star
of Freedom is owned by Captain Johnson,
and he left her in charge of Waterman
while he went to sea in another vessel.
Bartels tried to charter the Star of Free
dom, but Johnson, who knew his past
record, would have nothing to do with
him.
When the owner was away Bartels hypno-
TIED the watchman and the two men sailed
away with the schooner.
As the vessel could not be cleared the
papers of the schooner Nathalie were
stolen. The Mexican authorities, not
liking the appearance of the papers
decided to detain the vessel until her cap
tain could give better account of him
self.
The steamer Willamette Valley reached
La Paz on Monday, and Captain Won
Helms told the story of the theft to the
Custom-house people. Captain Johnson
received a telegram from Won Helms yes
terday, which stated that Bartels had been
arrested, and asking for advice in the mat
ter.
Il telegraphed to Captain Won Helms to
prosecute the fellow" said johnson, yes
terday, land will try and have him ex-
tradited. / knew that Bartels would come
to the end of his rope sooner or later, and
have been looking up the law in the case.
1t is clear case of piracy, and the penalty
for piracy is death. l don't know that l
shall insist upon the extreme penalty, for
hanging is too good for fellow like that -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
YESTERDAYS AUCTION SALE,
Thirty-One Lots Readily Sold by
Easton, Eldridge 81 Co.

Thirty-one Lots Readily Sold by
Easton, Eldridge 81 Co.
The auction sale of lots adjoining the
panhandle of Golden Gate Park on the
north side, conducted by Easton, Eldridge
and Co. yesterday. was extremely success
full, not that the properties brought fancy
prices, but were sold at good figures and to
home buyers. Among the principal pur-
chasers were: s. ]. Thornton, two lots for
$6775; George W. Hendry, four lots for
$10,725; d. McPhie, two lots for $4,000
Rothschild & McHotfie, two lots for $500
William E. Murphy, two lots for $4525; d.
Davis, two lots for $3O5O; and w. Grun-
hagen, two lots for $4495. Other buyers
noted were III. de Deiky, Henry Schmidt,
c. D. Salfield, Mary K. Kocharath, Frank
Rolf, J.. Zillerback, George Lang, w. A.
Moldenham, w. F. Cline, A. Barnum,
Nellie Williams, D. Davis, S. Otis, ].
Buckley and John Riley. The thirty-one
lots put up sold readily, bringing in all
ST., 255.
Several of the purchasers expressed an
intention of building on the property at
once. The sale, which was pronounced a
success by dealers, indicates that good
residence property is in demand.
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Ducat won, Prince Carl second, Santiago
third. Time, 49,
Four furlongs, Lady Inez won, Captive
second, Becky Sharp third. Time, :49k.
Seven furlongs, Dick Behan won, Bur-
rell's Billet second, Advocate third. Time,
1 :30K.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 9.-The
track at Cumberland Park was still muddy
and threatening weather caused decrease
in the attendance. The last race pro-
duced the closest finish of the meeting,
Text beating Vida by nose at the wire.
Five furlongs, Henrietta won, Marion
second, Pine Top third. Time, 06L.
Four furlongs, Merry Nell won, Gaiety
Girl second, Rondi third. Time, 52%.
Six and half furlongs, Minnie Gee won,
Mollie R second, Millard third. Time, :27.
Seven furlongs, Cattaraugus won,
Signora second, One Dime third. Time,
1 :32H.
One mile, Text won, Vida second, Abdess
third. Time, :5014.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
BIG REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Claus Spreckels Secures More Valuable
Property on Market Street.

IIOPDIty ch obICcts
The sale of the property at the junction
of Market street and Golden Gate avenue
by William B. Bourn and wife to Claus
Spreckels was closed yesterday and the
transfer was made. The property embraces
the gore and the building thereon. The
lot has a frontage of 154 feet inches on
Market street and 152 feet inches on Gold
en- Gate avenue. The width of the lot at
the base of the triangle from Golden Gate
avenue to Market street is SO feet inches.
The amount of the consideration was
large, but the figures have not been given
out for publication.
Easton, Eldridge & Co. held very sue
cessful auction sale of lots for residence
purposes yesterday. The property sold was
a group of thirty-one lots in the block
bounded by Ashbury, Fell, Clayton and
Hayes streets. The bidding was spirited
and good prices were realized throughout
the sale The buyers were home-seekers.
The sale netted ST. ,480.
The sale of the property, 81 Eddy street,
by Baldwin & Hammond to Mrs. Emma
Joseph was confirmed by Judge Slack yes
terday. The improvements consist of a
four-story frame building which rents for
S275 month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
At THE MANHATTAN CLUB.
Several Boring Erents for the Amusement
of Spectators.


of Spectators.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April 9.-Before
the new Manhattan Athletic Club. Jim
Butler and ALT Hanlan of England fought
six rounds at 100 pounds. The first round
was decidedly the Englishman's, and But
Ier's eye was in mourning at the end of it..
The judges gave their verdict in favor of
the Englishman.
Fred Morris, Muldoon's black cyclone of
Washington, D. c., and Charlie Strong
(colored) of Newark, champion of New
Jersey, then went on a six-round 90 at
catch weights. The judges disagreed and
the referee declared that Morris won.
"Shadow" Maber of Australia made his
appearance in three-round bout with Jim
Handler. of Newark, Bob Fitzsimmons'
protege. This was an interesting bout
Johnny Dunn announced that Handler at
100 pounds and Maber at 140 were ready to
box any man in America at their respect
i've weights. The bout was draw.
The last bout was between Joe Filings
worth, 1-middle-weight champion. and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
ANNUAL SANITARY CONVENTION
Subjects of Interest to Be Discussed by
Prominent Physicians.

Subjects of Interest to Be Discussed by
Prominent Physicians.
Sanitarians and physicians generally are
looking forward to the third annual sani-
tary convention of the State of California,
which will convene next Monday in the
Academy OF Science building.
1t is believed that this convention will.
in point of apt discussion and able papers
by prominent men, be more important
meeting than any of the preceding conven-
tons.
Among the subjects that will be taken
up and discussed are "Street Sanitation, !"
by Dr. w. F. McNutt, and "The Hospital
and Home" by DR.. Samuel O. L. Potter.
DR.. S. S. Herrick will read paper on
Better Instruction in Hygiene in Our
Public Schools" while 'Purlfication of
Drinking Water Chemically and Micro
by Professors A. A. Cunningham and
Thomas Bowhill. California and Tuber-
culosis'' will be discussed by DIR. D. A.
Hodghead, while 1.-THE Ideal City as
Viewed From a Sanitary Standpoint" will
be DR.. w. t. Burress' subject. DR.. G.. v.
Orvis will read a paper on Tuberculosis
in Animals and Its Communicating to
Man." DIR. William A. Edwards and DR..
Leland Il. Cofer will give the convention
their ideas in a paper entitled ''Notes on
the Hygiene Condition of School Build
ings-Some Practical Hints on the Man
agement of School Children" DR.. f. A.
Neif's thesis is on 'The Role of the Veteri-
marian in Human Prophylactic Medicine, :"
while ''Dairy and Milk Inspection will be
DIR. George W. Charles subject. DR.. W. F.
Southland will read a paper on "The Pre-
vention of Infectious Diseases of the Eye,
and DR.. C. L. Bards will present paper
on tTThe Checkrein It's Uses and Abuses .,
There will be many other papers on a
variety of subjects of current interest and
a large attendance is expected. The pub
lie are invited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
RETURNED FROM THE SOUTH.
Tourist Bein Saw No Signs of Trouble
in Central America,

William Bein, who is connected with the
commission-house of J. o. Meyerink, re-
turned from an extended trip through Gen.
trail America and Mexico on the steamer
San Juan. Mr.. Bein left last January for
the .ostensible purpose of visiting his COT
fee plantation in Guatemala. AS a result
of his inspection Mr.. Bein reports that
there will be heavy coffee crop this
season.
After satisfying himself about coffee Mr.
Bein visited other places, and being an old
member of the German army he with true
martial ardor looked about for the trouble
which it was reported was pending between
Mexico and Guatemala. He reports
though, that he saw no signs of trouble in
either country, and says it was more news
paper talk than anything else.
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Paddy German of Australia. Ellings-l
worth got the decision.
Grand International Remdicap.

NICE, FRANCE, April 9.-The grand in
ternational handicap = first prize 5000
francs, second 1000 francs, third 800 francs,
distance 1000 meters-was trotted here to-
day. Herr F. Kurh's Ryswood. formerly
one of the Messrs. Fleischmanns string,
was first in 3:06.
The consolation race, for horses less
speedy than those who competed in the
handicap, was also decided to-day. The
first prize was $50 francs, second 375 francs
and third $50 francs. Blue Bell, also the
property of Kurh, won in 4:22 Is. The
distance was $500 meters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
Murphy and bishop.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, April 9.-To-night' IS
mail carried to Texas the signed articles of
agreement for twenty-five round contest
between Billy Murphy and George w.
Bishop before the Houston Athletic Club
on May %. The principals are to weigh in
at 10 mounds
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
The wasserman-sIoss Case.

The argument of counsel in the motion for q
nonsuit in the Wasserman Sloss case in Judge
Troutt's court continued yesterday. Attorney
Galpin was in possession of the floor nearly all
day, being yet unexhausted when the court
rose. His argument was addressed chiefly to
the essence af the contract alleged to have ex-
listed between Sloss and Wasserman, claiming
that its purpose was, on the plaintiffs own
showing, opposed to public morals, and that,
therefore, this suit should be thrown out OF
court by the granting of the nonsuit prayed
for. The argument will continue to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
The Murison Estate.

William A. Murison has petitioned the Pro.
bate Court for letters of administration over
the estate of Ellen Francis Murison, valued at
about SIS 900. The property consists of Jew
elry and piano valued at $500, a legacy and
bequest from the estate of her mother valued
at $40, 900, and real estate valued at $4,000.
The heirs are: John McGregor Murison, hus-
band; Helen McGregor Murison, Mary Con-
stance Murison, daughters; and John Ran
dolph Murison, son of deceased.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
MORE WHEELMEN SUSPENDED.
Clubs That Have Been Granted Per-
mission to Hold Race Meetings.

Clubs That Have Been Granted Per-
mission to Hold Race Meetings.
R. M. WEIGH, representing the national
racing board of this State, has received in
formation that sanctions have been granted
the Bay City Wheelmen to hold race
meeting in this city on May 30; the annual
meeting of the North California division
of the L. A. w. at San Jose on July 4, and
the Garden City Cyclers at San Jose on
September 8.
Godfrey Schmidt, Charles Miller and
Arthur Griffin, OF Los Angeles, have been
charged with violation of clause D of class
A rules in accepting salary and expenses
for riding wheel.
Thirty days time has been given the
wheelmen to answer why they should not
be classed as professionals, and meanwhile
they are suspended from all track-racing
in class A.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10

'Veni Creator" and OWENS cave Maria" will
be sung as an offertory ty Miss Nelye Giusti,
Miss Ella Krieg and Mr.. Seely. The sopranos
Miss Wismer s Miss Jane Macauiey, Miss Maesie
O'Brien and Miss Ella Donlon; altos: Miss Ella
Krieg, Miss Tessie Reilly and Miss Julia Whit
ney; tenors: Messrs. r. '. Gurus ana J. G.
and O'Donneu. Miss NJ. E. Coonan will be the
OrganiSt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10

526 Charlie T, 100 (Grifin)...... 3 ais s1a SO
709 Gladiat or, 103 q. Lloyd. 10 10 81
673 Ledalia, 80 (R Isom)....... 8 go Oh 10
Good start Won driving Time, :l415 Winner,
oh. h., by Springbok-The Niece.
Betting; Nephew to l, Fly 3 to l. YAlaric 2 to
!, Charlie L 15 TO l, Raindrop 6 TO !, Gladiator so
to /, Hiram Argo so to l, Ledalia 20 to j, Exami-
ner to l, Dara so to /
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
The Monterey,s Trim.

All doubt as to the destination of the United
States coast defense vessel Monterey was set
at rest yesterday by the receipt OF telegram
by Hugh Craig. from Secretary OF the Navy
Herbert The telegram stated that the Mon
terey had been ordered TO cruise in Southern
Pacific waters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10
RACING IN TENNESSEE.
Ferry Erciting Finishes at the Memphi
aud NdshciIle Tracks.

and NdSHCtIIe TRACKS,.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 9.-Four favor
ties and one second choice finished first
to-day. The feature of the days racing
was the Tennessee Club handicap, which
was won easily by Ducat. The track was
good. Attendance 5000.
Six furlongs, Chiquita won, Hy Rack
second, Lucille third. Time, 1:1s11.
Four furlongs, Miss Maxim won, Elusive
second, Warren Point third. Time, 81.
Tennessee Club handicap, one mile,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-10

Mississippi is making progress in the
matter of public education. Within ten
years the expenditure for common schools
has risen from $800,00 to 81, 100000. There
are four times as many colored pupils in
the schools and three times as many white
ones.