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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
He Satisfied His Bakers With
Promises for Eleven
Years.
NOW PLEADS THE STATUTES.
A Wealthy Merchant Whose Family
Ate $3.50 Worth of the
Staff of Life.

Patrizio Marsicano, millionaire and
owner of the prosperous Overland Pack
ing Company, admitted in Justice Car
rolls court yesterday that he had been
running bread bill with Queviolo i Co.,
bakers, for eleven years-from 1884 to
1S95-wlthout paying for the staff of life,
and moreover that he did not intend to
pay any of it except the amount contracted
during 1894 and 1895, about sos.
In 1884, when he first took unto himself
a wife, Marsicano looked around for a
baker to supply the family that was to
come. Queviolo Il Co. suited him, and he
instructed the firm to supply him regu-
larly.
When the bills were presented each
quarter, or wear, as the case might be,
Marsicdno told them to come again when
payment would be more convenient to
him, and the obliging bakers complied
with his request.
So contiding was the firm that the bill
ran eleven years and amounted to $3.50 79
before the bakers decided to get their
money by any means that presented.
To their astonishment peremptory de-
mand for payment brought an offer of $65
as settlement in full Then the firm
sued in the Justices Court.
The examination of the millionaire by
Attorney Splivalo. who represented the
plaintiff, was short and to the point.
What is your business?" asked the at
torney.
"Capitalist,' answered Mr.. Marsicano.
care you millionaire?"
An objection was sustained.
"Please look at this bill of bread from
1884 to December. 1895, of which you have
a copy. and say if it is correct, SAID Mr..
Splivalo.
yes, it is correct"
"You and your wife and your children
got that bread and ate it ?"
Yes"
''Then why don't you pay the bill. which
amounts only to $3.50 70 in eleven years?"
Because according to the law l am
obliged to pay only for two years and
have offered $65 in full"
''Then you mean to say that these poor
bakers must stand the price of nine years
bread for yourself and your family, free
gratis, for nothing, because they took your
word that you would pay. You are
wealthy and yet you play the baby act"
said Attorney Splivalo with some spirit
Il don't know" was all the capitalist
would reply.
The case was then submitted and Justice
Carroll gave verdict for the plaintiffs for
$65, saying that the statute of limitations
operated against all but two years OF the
time specified in the bill
The bakers gave notice that they would
appeal the case to the Superior Court.
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| M1D-LENT LECTURE.
Paul b. Hay Speaks to Borromea can
Council Of the Y. NJ. /. About
ssBen Hur."

Paul b. Hay Speaks to Boron cam
Council Of the Y. NJ. L. About
"Ben Hur."
Borromean Council No. 129 Of the Young
Mems Institute gave its friends rare
treat last night in the shape of an Illus
trated lecture by Paul B. Hay at the
Mission Opera-hall. Mr.. Hay took for
his subject Lew Wallace's famous book
"Ben Hur, or Tale of the Christ, and
interspersed his remarks with selected
readings from that fascinating work. The
lecture was rendered particularly inter
esting by the large number OF stereopticon
views with which it was illustrated. Some
of these views are veritable works OF art,
those representing the alteration OF the
wise men, the flight into Egypt, the vision
of the angels and the exciting chariot race
being particularly worthy of notice.
During the intermission between the
various parts of the lecture choice pro-
gramme of vocal music was given, Miss
Daisy Keene's rendering of Mitlard's "Ave
Maria" and the song Weep Not, but Tell
Me, Love- being especially meritorious,
as was John H. Widman's singing OF ''Ihe
Holy City" 1t is understood that Mr..
Hay will be asked TO repeat his lecture IN
the near future.
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"Henry ~ at Fontainebleau Before the
Tournament" 1t formerly held con-
spicuous place in the original Mark Hop
kins collection and went from this City
with other art treasures to the Great Bar
rington house. The painting represents
courtly throng of many titled personages
richly arrayed. There are knights and
ladies of honor, heralds. musicians and
pages. The artist has given the closest at
tention to detail in the handling of the
draperies, and the figures are so grouped
and placed that the whole scene is effec-
tive. The picture was painted in 1878 and
first exhibited in Italy.
The annual election for directo rs OF the
San Francisco Art Association will take
place at the institute March 81. The an
nual meeting will be held the evening Of
that day and the newly elected direc tors
will then elect one of the members of the
board to be president.
1t is limited that the present board of di-
rectors will appoint nominating COM
mittee favorable to the aspirations of
Horace Platt for the presidency. Mr..
Platt's second term as president of the Bo-
hemian Club will expire early in April,
and should there be any slip in the art
school slate, there might be what the
statesmen call an interregnum in Mr..
TlatL career as president.
Many of the members of the San Fran
cisco Art Association have expressed an
opinion in favor of a resolute management
OF affairs at the institution. There is at
present no head or guiding spirit in the
five or six teachers employed. 1t is &C.
knowiedged that there should be central
authority there. Many desire that a
director of superior ability should be ap-
pointed to manage the teaching depart
ments of the institution.
AS for president of the association one of
the members recently observed: 1.-The in
stitution does need at its head man of
firm executive ability. yet a popular and
progressive citizen who would seek
to interpret in the highest degree the
mission and purpose of the generous
endowment. Mr.. Phelan has certainly
displayed ability. iberality and public
spirit in his administration. but his
case is exceptional: There is danger that
the association will get back into the old
routine of passing around the presidency
as sweet incense to the dilettante of the
Pacific Union Club. This year We might
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have a good wholesome. opposition
ticket, at the head of which would be
nlaced some prominent art-loving cltl-
zen of acknowledged public spirit
and personal energy, but word has
been passed around in confidence that
Mr.. Searles desires the election OF Mr..
Platt. The latter recently paid visit to
Mr.. Searles' home in Massachusetts,, ana
it is presumed that some condolences were
a,cbanged regarding the future of the in
stitution. Now, Mr.. Searles' generosity
has done so much for the institute that no
iovaI member would think of running
contrary to his slightest desire in the gov
eminent of the institution. From Mr..
Sealles' point of view he may not see the
institution in the light which one obtains
in San Francisco, but there is not the
slightest inclination among the reslden!
mem bers to depart from his suggestions"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
A CALIFORNIA SINGER.
Mrs. Grace Geib Fraser of San Fran cisc
Highly Praised in Chicago.

Mrs. Grace Geib Fraser Of San Fran cisco
Highly Praised in Chicago.
Another California singer is acquiring
fame in the East. Intelligence comes that
Mrs. Grace Geib Fraser. who is studying
in Chicago with Nine. Boethe of the Chi
cago Conservatory of Music, has achieved
marked success. The Musical Times of
that city pays this tribute to the California
nightingale: "The grand aria. 'Tu che lie
vanita, from Verdi's Don Carlos was
giorlously sung by Mrs. Grace Fraser of
San Francisco, a truly dramatic soprano,
powerful and rich. She is undeniabiv q
gifted singer, and gives promise of becom-
ing one of the finest artists America has
ever boasted of on the Italian stage. The
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
THE BANK FORGERS.
They Refuse to Make Any Statement Tor
Publication, but McCluskey says
He Ia Innocent.

A. H. Dean and Joseph McCluskey. the
Nevada Bank forgers. felt refreshed after
their nights rest, although Dean CON-
planned about the discomfort of sleeping on
mattress placed on the floor and wanted
a cot.
Dean refused to say anything about the
forgery for publication only that he would
have to stand what may be brought against
him. He remarked that McCluskey had
nothing to do with the case, and should
not have been arrested.
Reuben Lloyd, the attorney for the Ne
vada Bank. and Captain Hines of the Pink
erton agency had an hours consultation
with Captain Lees yesterday afternoon and
they discussed the case in all its bearings.
McCluskey expressed desire on Wednes-
day night to have an interview with
Captain Lees and last night the captain and
he were closeted together for over an hour.
The captain said afterward that McClus-
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Republicans Amicably Agree,
After All, on a Congressional
Committee.
ANOTHER sPRECKELs VICTORY.
Primary Elections in the Fifth Are
Referred to the County
Committees.

The Republican tangle in the Fifth Dis
trict was settled yesterday and the settle
ment was decided victory for the friends
of j. ID. Spreckels.
The eleven members OF the State Central
Committee who represent the correspond
ing number of Assembly districts COM
posing that Congressional district met at
Redwood City in the afternoon and named
the Fifth Congressional committee which
will control the political affairs of that
district as related to the Republican State
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Collection at the Mark Hopkins
Art Institute Further
Enriched.
H. g. PLATT FOR PRESIDENT.
Slated to Succeed James D. Phelan.
He Is Said to Be Mr.. Searles'
First Choice.

The collection Of paintings at the Mark
Hopkins institute of Art has been en-
riched by the gift of two more beautiful
picturesque painted by the celebrated
Italian artist, L. Marchetti, and the other
by the French artist, Jean Aubert. The
paintings arrived at the institute few
days ago, bnt as the frames were damaged
IN transportation the pictures will not be
placed on exhibition until March 81.
Jean Aubert's subject is Glove and
Spring" 1t represents beautiful woman
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
An Unsubpenaed Witness,

The most important witness in the Heyden-
feldt case yesterday was Mrs. Lottle Roberts.
She came unsubpenaed. She had seen the ac-
counts OF the trial In the papers and thought
she could do Mrs. Heydenfeldt some good.
Her testimony was to the effect that she had
visited Mrs. Heydenfeidt in the Russ House in
the fifties and she had been introduced TO
Judge Heydenfeldt as Mrs. Heydenfelt.s Is hus-
band.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

ever favorite and popular duo, Deb! con
te.' from Bellini's Norma was most ex-
quisitely sung by Mrs. Fraser and Miss
Harrison, whose voices blended beautifully
and most perfectly. Their precision, in
tonation and phrasing were remarkable; !;
rarely even in Italy's great theaters can
such unison be heard. Its performance
was the sign OF ar outburst of enthusiasm.
and this duo of artists were recalled again
and AGAIN ,,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
THE sUTRo BATHS.
Elaborate Athletic Programme to Fol-
low Literary Exercises.

low Literary EXERCISES.
The programme for the opening of the
Sutro Baths tomorrow afternoon will
begin with literary exercises at o'clock.
At 3 o'clock the baths will be thrown open
to all swimmers. Cassasa's California
Exposition band will give concert both
in the afternoon and evening.
At7:30 o'clock the athletic exhibition
by the Olympic Club will begin. The pro-
gramme is as follows:
Triple bars-Messrs. Beman, Leando and
Rathbone
Boxing-Ed Carter and ]. Mahon. V. Herr.
mann will box the winner.
Perch act-G. 8. Miehling and Walter Hoag.
Wrestling-Spiro and Phillips, ArmbrusteI
and Knight. Kingston and Wand.
Fencing and sword exhibitioD-Profess sor l.
Tronchet and Captain Dilhan. Foils by Mcssrs
Ortion and Lastreto.
Tum bling-Messrs. Cook, Toohey, SALESMAN
and McNally.
Swimming and diving-By members of the
Olympic Club.
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journed.
Fourth District.

The Fourth District Congressional COM
mittee appointed at the snap Mahoney-
Kelly meeting met yesterday afternoon,
Joseph S. Spear Jr. presiding. A commit
tee was appointed to draft a call for a
primary election and an address to the
voters of the district
There was appointed a finance commit
tee of seven to collect funds; also COM
mittee to prepare primary election blanks.
The regular Fourth district committee
elected by the votes of seven of the eleven
members will meet for organization at 2
p NJ to-day at 327 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
WANT PRIMARIES.

Republicans Of the Thirty Fourth
Assembly District Want to Name
Their Own Representatives.
The representation to the State and Con-
gressional conventions, soon to be held,
was discussed at length by the executive
committee of the Thirty-fourth District
Republican Club last night. There were
but two of the nineteen precincts OF the
district not represented, and all seemed in
favor OF having the delegates to the con-
ventions elected at primaries A number
OF speeches were made, and the following
resolutions were finally adopted by q
unanimous vote:
Resolued, That it is the sense of the executive
committee of the Thirty-fourth District Re-
publican Club that primary elections should
be held for the purpose of selecting delegates
TO the State and Congressional conventions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

key, although not positively denying any
com plicity in the forgery, led that to be
inferred. The captain referred to story
published in a ST. Paul paper in which
McCluskey gave the name of the third
man in the case who did the fine work, and
McCluskey said he had simply given the
reporter ''fill," as he treated him in an
ungenllemanly manner.
The two men will be kept in the City
Prison for three. or four days yet before be-
ing removed to the County Jail to await
their trial.
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Republican County Committee.

The Republican County Committee met
last evening and elected Charles Berlinger
to the vacancy caused by the recent death
of NJ. J. Donovan, representative of the
Fortieth District. A committee was ap-
pointed TO draft suitable resolutions on the
death OF Mr.. Donovan.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

stroIling among the blossoms of garden.
Three little winged cupids at her feet hold
her gown to protect it from the dew.
The canvas of the Marchetti picture is
48x72 inches. The title of the painting is
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
Foil Over a Balcony.

Mrs. Annie Donner, los Stockton street, last
night fell over the balcony from the third to the
second floor. She was taken to the Receiving
Hospital. where it was found that she he'd
escaped with a confused back and an abrasion
OF the left arm. She is waitress in the Seattle
restaurant. 137 Fourth street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
Republican County Committee.

A meeting of the Republican County
Committee was held last evening at Shiels
Hall, on O'Farrell street Chairman Man
waring presided and all the memb bers ex-
cept Mr.. Chandler were present.
Charles Berliner was elected to fill the
vacancy in the Thirtieth Assembly Dis
trict caused by the death of j. Z.
Donovan.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
McDonald,s Bail Reduced.

BY order of Judge Bahrs the bail on the
charges against r. H. Mcdonald Jr. has been
reduced On the embezzlement charge it has
been put at $4,000 and on the perjury charge
$4,000. Carroll Cook, McDonald's attorney,
says he CO get bail.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

The total number of capital letters in
the whole Bible is LOG, $3.50. of small CAPITALS
6897, and of lower case 3,452.593; grand
total of letters including one E, 1866, ,481.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

Charles Klinitz, formerly proprietor of the
rested yesterday for stealing gold watch and
$50 in coin from Charles Boys from, an en-
ploye of the Market-street Cable. Company
The men had been drinking together in sa-
loon at 65 Fourth street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

Suffrage Association. Her lectures include
the following subjects:
fashionable Thinking" Gas It Was"
"China and the Chinese" with costume). "a
Horoscope" christopher Colum bus" 'Le-
gends of the Rhine" "The Copfiict of the Mod
ern Hercules" Temperance Lessons of the
Century" "Truth Stranger Than Fiction"
"Our Mission" 1.-THE Home and the State"
"What We Are Coming TO-" Progress VS..
Prejlldiee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
Ia COULD NOT BE DONE.

In August, 1874 says the Chictgo Tri-
hune, a British fleet anchored in Chesa-
peake Bay, and on the 18th of that
month General Ross, commanding 5000
infantry. assembled to Benedict and
marched on to the National Cap
ita!. on the 24th he was
checked for 4 few hours by a
force OF marines and militia, but be-
fore night fall he entered Washington
The British remained In the city for
five days. They fired the Cipitol with
all the records which had not been re-
moved. the United States Treasury, the
war and navy buildings and the White
House. They left their sick and wound
ed to be cared for by the Americans
and retired with II total loss OF 900 men.
Of whom more than half We're deserters.
1t regrets that no steps have been
taken to prevent the repetition of such
Il calamity, and adds that we are trust
!n5 to luck and to forbearance of other
nations
The Atlanta Constitution in referring
10 what the Tribune has to say on this
subject, remarks that "a glance back
ward TO our last war with England
should convince everybody that we need
better coast defenses," and in this pro-
position no one IS willing to disagree
However, when 1t says that at
may happen again." meaning that
the British might repeat what the Tri-
bune says they did in 1914. 1t will hardly
find anyone who will agree that such a
feat Is possible, because the same con-
diticn of affairs do not obtained In this
day that prevailed In 1914. Everyone
who is at all familiar with our coast
defenses will agree that they are sadly
III need of strengthening, and It is easily
20 understand that q hostile fleet could
do considerable damage TO many OF our
seacoast cities, but as for q British force
being able to land and march to the
National Capital no one believes such
thing possible
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
ENGLISH MONROE DOCTRINE.

The average student of English his
tory does not need to be told that Eng
land has for years mad and maintained
sort Of Monroe doctrine OF her own,
and whenever advocates on the other
side undertake to eNpound the Monroe
doctrine in England's interest, comment
naturally follows. History furnishes
proof In abundance that whenever any
-ther nation has attempted to acquire
territory, by purchase or otherwise. in
the vicinity Of English possessions, Eng
land has invariably protested, and In
some cases prevented by her attitude
such acquisition.
The White Book Of Germany for 1884
contains dispatch from Bismarck to
;hc German Ambassador at London,
complaining of the attitude of England
in reference to certain African territory,
held by European powers to be owneries
land. and after treating the subject al
some length, Prince Bismarck said
This simple question became so com
pi!cated by England that Lord Granville
anu even more. Lord Derby understood
u as question whether it would suit
" uuileS SUI more IMAM '" al
hscn Bay on that coast. This is the
| point on which. according to my convic-
| non. we have no; been treated fairly
| by England. This feeling has been
strengthened by the explanations which
| several English statesmen have given
wan The putport that England has q
iesiilinate right TO prevent settlements
ny other nations in the vicinity of Eng
h<h possession. and that England
! esiaoiishes sort of Monroe doctrine
IN Africa against the vicinage of other
nations; and. further. that it always
promising that that strip of land is res
iuiths' and the Cape Colony. depending
on England, allow themselves the RICH,
~ seize this unclaimed land) disputes
.ne r,ght OF any other nation, and es-
peeiaiy ours. to claim it,"
england believes that no nation has
risht to acquire territory in the
Neihage OF her possessions, and when
ever they have sought TO do so she has
enoesVored TO Illustrate such a scheme
IS true that the dispute between the
> United States and England. over the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
PERSONALS.

EX-Chief of Police Thomas Byrnes is
engaged I'm writing book on "Profes-
sionnl Criminals of America"
A curious allowance made TO Presi.
dent Kruger Of the Transvaal, is Tho
sum OF $1,000 n year for coffee money. >
Coffee is the national drink Of the Bocrs
The original of Rider Haggard'g
Jess" is said TO be Mrs. Marks, former
ly Miss Millie Porsch. of Pretoria. an
opera singer and a woman Of remark
able personality, whose husband was
formerly South African newspapc,
man.
Madam Fontane Besson, wife of the
New York musical manufacturer, whr
was arrested last fall in Seville. with
er she had fled with a Spaniard, and
who was charged with robbIng her hl,s-
band OF 100000, was discharged fr-,m
custody In London Friday.
The Rev. Sir John Warren HAYES
Bart, who recently died at the age OF
ninety-seven years at Newlands, Eng,
was the oldest clergyman of the Church
of England. He was the senior Freema-
son In England for several years The
baronetcy becomes extinct by his death
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
Lovers Still.

his hair as wintry snow is white;
Her trembling steps are slow:
HIS eyes have lost their merry light;
Her cheeks their rosy glow;
Her hair has not its tints of gold,
His voice 10 Joyous thrill,
And yet. though feeble gray and old,
They're faithful lovers still
Since they were we'd on lawn and lea,
OFT did the daisies blow,
And oft across tho trackless sea
Did swallows come and 20.
OFT were the forest branches bare,
And oft III gold arraycd;
Oft did the lilies scent the air
The roses bloom and fade.
They 'vo ESd their share of homes nrd fnare
Their share Of bliss and bale,
Since first he whispered in her ears
A lovers tender tale.
Full many thorn amid the flowers
Has lain upon their way;
Thcy'v had their dull November hours
AS well as dnys OF May
Bnt firm md true through veal and woe.
Through change of time and scene,
Through winters gloom, through summer q
glow,
Their faith and love havo bcon
Together hand in hand they pass
Sorenely down life's hill
In hopes one grave in churchyard grass
May hold them lovers still.
-Chambers' Journal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18

Venezuelan boundary line is NOT
because OF any DESIRE ON the
part OF England to acquire territory
inthe vicinase OF the possessions of the
United States, but all the same the
matter is one of domestic concern TO
this country. There can be mo question
that should the republics on the Ameri-
con continent be subverted by European
Powers that 1t would be menace TO the
peace and comfort of the United States
ana therefore such must be prevented.
The territory she already has Is
not In dispute. 1t Is to prevent the ac-
QUESTION of other territory In the Repub-
lie of Venezuela on the part of England,
not believed to be her own, that the dis
pute between that power and the United
States has arisen. and the principles of
the Monroe doctrine advanced. No one
believes that II the case was reversed
that England would do other than pro-
test as we are doing. There is no dis
position of the United States to do sther
than that which is right In the Vcnczu-
elan boundary dispute. All that is asked
Is that Endland prove her claim by ar
bitration. II she owns the land In dis
pute let her show her proof, and If she
Is right in her position 1t ought n2t to
be difficult for her to do so.