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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

jsiler thinks that Kelly must have been
engaged upon it for the last six weeks.
The crude tools found in the loose earth
form an interesting feature of the case,
particularly when it is borne in mind that
Pat Kelly has been under the strictest sur
vigilance because of his known reputation
for attempting to break jail. lie is the
shrewd head of the notorious trio charged
with burglary and assault to murder VINO
were apprehended at the City Hall ABOUT
three months ago when trying to escape
from custody by use of ingenlously maze
skeleton KEYS. On October 10 he, with MS
two side partners in crime, was transferred
to the County Jail, which he then openly
boosted could not hold him.
Again and again he has been discovered
in crafty plans to escape from his present
quarters. One was to get up sham-hght
at night with his cellmate, and as soon as
the door should be opened to quell the
disturbance he intended to spring upon
the guard, snatch pistol, secure the keys
and liberate some Of the other prisoners,
among them his two pals eacn conhned
in different cells, as he had been, Win
some more or less trusty character As
soon as this scheme became known the
taller gave orders for the keys to be locked
in the safe at clock every night, so that
no cells might be opened On another oc-
cason, when the gang had not been at the
jail week, they were taken up to the CITY
Hall for trial, and on the way back Cor
bett, one OF the trio, succeeded in unlock
ing his handouts preparatory TO making
bold dash for liberty when the wagon
should be opened in front of the jail.
fortunately instead OF the usual two
guards waiting on the sidewalk there hap
pened to be five deputies on hand, and
Kely's willy mate prudently resnapped
the handouts when he saw he had no
chance against so many.
Knowing the propensities of these three
prisoners and the shrewdness, GOODNESS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
The TivoIi.

There was fair audience at the Tivoli
Opera-house to witness the rendition of Balfe' 8
Bohemian Girl" which is always.admired by
all lovers of music. There was disappoint-
ment in the nor-appearance of Belle Thorne,
who was to have appeared as Airline. She was
taken suddenly i'll yesterday. Her place in
the cast was creditably filed by Catherine
Creig. John ]. Rafael was in good voice and
carried out the part OF Count Arnheim so well
that he was frequently applauded. and Rhys
Thomas, as the prescribed Pole, was also grail
fed with bursts OF approval of his singing.
1t is expected that Miss Thorne will appear to-
ninhf :.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
Holiday Attractions.

Hundreds of new novelties in fancy station
cry, papeteries, desk pads, calendars, ink
stands, gold and fountain pens, writing tablets
and folios, pocket books, bags, valises. per-
fumery in handsome bottles, combs, brushes
and toilet sets have Just arrived and are now
on SALE All our Christmas goods are new,
clean. stylish and reasonable in price. San
born, Vail & Co., TAI Market street. Open
evenings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
Around the Rocks.

R. E. Cornell. the champion swimmer and
high diver, will issue challenge to Dan
Coughlin, who recently swan across the Golden
Gate, to swim, at any time that may be agreed
mon. around the seal rocks, feat that has
never been accomplished, except by Charles
Cavili, the Australian swimmer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
MISS ELLEN YAW'S
PURE HIGH NOTES
A Successful Concert Given
at the Baldwin Last
Night.
The Los Angeles Singer Makes
a Very Favorable I'm.
preston.
Miss Thorne Disappoints at the
Notwithstanding at the
0rpheum.

For the last two years extravaganza
notices have been published from time to
time of a new soprano, whose voice was
declared to be more phenomenal than
anything known in the worlds history.
This young lady, Miss Ellen Beach Yaw.
was not only declared to have the most
marvellous compass, but also to have a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
Long Secretly at Work Though
Constantly Suspected and.
Watched.
Soap'Filled Hidden Crevices and i:
Surprising Equipment of
Crude Tools.

Pat Kelly, dangerous and crafty GRIM
inal charged with burglary and assault to
murder, was apprehended early yesterday
morning in an attempt TO dig his way out
of the. County Jail on Broadway.
The iaiIer suspected from hint he re-
ceived that some move of the kind was to
be made Sunday night. He accordingly
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
A Japanese Burglar.

Charles Lee, a Japanese. was booked at the
City Prison yesterday by Policeman J. +.
O'Brien on charge of burglary. Lee used to
be cook for r. P. Wieland, 2012 Broadway,
and last Thursday night he entered the house
and stole two overcoats and waterproof coat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

received. Miss Georaiella Lay, the plan
iste. played several numbers acceptably,
and accompanied sympathetically.
Miss Yaw's second concert will take
place tonight at the Baldwin. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the sick childrens
fund.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

ALE-drinkers, as class, are very slow TO
change the brand around which their affec-
tion centers. and can be only won by addi-
tlonal virtues such as Evans India pale ale
and brown stout possess. Sherwood d Sher-
wood, Pacific Coast agents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
Alcazar 1heater.

There was a large audience at the Alcazar
Theater last night to greet the second week of
Alabama" The performance, which is going
very smoothly and artistically, called forth
frequent and hearty applause
few hours before the curtain went up
Harry Benrimo who played the part of Deca-
tur last week, was taken suddenly ILL., and
Walter Belasco made quick study of the col
ored servants role and was not only letter
perfect but played the part very effectively.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
Columbia Theater.

Columbia Theater.
The second week of ''The Cotton King"
opened at the Columbus Fheater hast night to
a fair-sized house. There were no changes in
the cast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20

Words OF Welcome offered aud Greeting
of Acknowledgements.
Within the beautifully decorated
Harper's theatre the 9th annual
convention of the domain of Illinois
was called to order at IL o'clock.
The exercises opened with the
singing OF Welcome" by Prof. S. T.
Bowlby's quartet. composed Of Rob.
ert Blakemore, b. Frank Boydson,
r. Sherwood and A. j. johnson.
FraterpsI Welcome.
Capt. H. c. Cleaveiand welcomed
the delegates in behalf of the local
Pythian lodges. 1.-The assemblage
of such a great number of noble men
in Rock Island" ne said, .makes the
grand lodge meeting, in 8 local
sense, an occasion of more than or
dinai y Interest; it inspires US with
genuine delight; it commands the
warmest feelings of hospitality; i,
awakens the hope and trust on our
part that your surroundings and en-
ter,ainment may be commensurate
with the magnitude OF your mum bers
and the importance Of your delibera.
tiops. In testimony Of our appreci-
alton of your presence and as token
Of esteem and respect for yourself,
grand chancellor, grand officers, and
members Of the assemblage. the
members of st. Paul lodge l07, and
Metropolitan lodge 4si. Of this city,
and our sister lodges in this dis
trict, extend you . loyal. hearty and
fraternal welcome to our city, OIL
castle halls, and our homes; We vel
come you ss the representatives Of
an illustrative brotherhood; as good
men and true, without sectarian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20
GRAND CsAScELLoss RESPONSE
Speak, for the Ora-r sa 8sp'y 60 ths
WORKS Of " slcom.

spesks for the Ora-r On Rsp,y Go the
words Of wslcom..
Grand Chancellor j. j. Brown, OF
Vsndalis. thea replied in bshalf of
the order, speaking rs follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: One year
ago many OF US met for the purpose
OF conducting the business Of the
grand lodge of Illinois. We meet
again to perform similar duties.
How grateful feel that so many OF
Us have been spared 90 We can me ct
again. renew our acquaintances. and
become better friends. We tn n
away from the various avocations in
which we live to transact business
that is Of interest to 10000 Knights,
and that directly interests more thar
two hundred thousssd people. It 10
agrand and serious duty. but you
can and will do it we'll. Thu
order itself he's grown 70 ssch pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20
PYTH|AN BROTHERS,
Grad Lodge of Illinois in
Session.
MORNINGS STREET PARADE.
The Addresses of Welcome
and Response.
Matters Before the August
Tribunal of the Order.
MORNINGS STREET PARADE.

The opening day Of the Pythian
conclave broke clear. but cold, yet
sharp as the atmosphere was. people
were not deferred from coming out
to lend their presence to the welcome
to the Knights OF Illinois. in which
all the people of Rock Island join.
In the early morning hours the dec
Orations which were not completed
yesterday we're put out, and by 3
O'Clock when the visitors began to
emerge fro n all parts OF the city.
they we're greeted on all sides By the
emblemstic colors of the order inter-
woven wherever the eye might fall
with the hospitab!e salrtati>n. wei
come"
Last evening. indeed until l 80 this
morning. the reception committee
was busy meeting and escortiDg the
incoming Pythians from all quarters
Of the state to the hotels or to the
private houses where accomm oda.
tions had been reserved, the special
over the Milwaukee from Chicago
coming in at 1890, and with it the
bulk OF the delegation. The Harper
and Rock Island houses were quickly
filled up, as were the smaller hotels.
while the committee found the resi-
dent accommodations plsced at its dis
posal were taxed to the utmost. The
attendance is fully 500 Knights, and
Chancellor Brown said last night
thatthe convention promised to be not
only the largest, but most import nj
ever held in the Illinois domain, and
in the same connec ion be took oc.
casiol to compliment the local com.
mittees on the manner in which they
had arranged for the entertainmen,
OF the visitors.
The Procession.
The grand parade was the opening
event of the day. The procession
formed promptly at $3.50 on Nine.
teenth street, right resting on Second
avenue under the direction Of Chic
Marshal j NJ. Beardsley and staff
The column was thus composed:
Platoon OF Police.
Marshal and Aides.
Executive Committee.
Bleuer's Band.
St. Paul Lodge. Rock Island
Metropolitan Lodge. Rock Island.
Damon Lodge, Davenport.
| Columbia Lodge. Davenport.
Coer DeLeon Lodge. Davenport.
Davenport Lodge, Davenport.
Light Guard Band.
ST. George Lodge, Moline.
Surrounding Lodges and Visiting Knights
Otto's Band.
Representatives to Grand Losge
Grand Onicers with Escort. Garfield Division
| Uniform Rank, Davenport
The line of march was taken ut
west on Second avenue to Ninth
street, thence south to Third, east Il
Eleventh, south to Fourth, east Il
Twentieth, north to Second, anc
west to Nineteenth. At this poini
the column halted. and the heac
countermarched between the oper
lines to the rear. and then came for
ward with the distinguished visitor
and escort, and then the procession
proceeded forward to the theatre
There were all told a thousand mel
in line, aud the sight was an inspir
ing one. the stately bearing of tn
Uniformed Rank OF Davenport win
ming particular praise from tn
throngs that crowded the sidewalk
along the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20
MCCABE'S
OCTOBER 20. rsoe.

o(loBEk 10, 1So6.
We take pleasure IN announcing Twenfy-sNsh An
niversa and Fall Opening Sale for all Of this week Oct 20
TO Oct "a
Every day Of these years this has been model
for others We have accustomed 60 seeing the
abou, try copy methods and appropriate
ideas We expect the pace that others will try TO fol-
low. But that's hopeless task Tor other stores this
week than
For in all these years have been ready.
Never have made such low prices in every department
Never have such bargains for little money been waiting
for here for this great October sale.
The whole establishment-hve fronts in has
put its gala dress Extra clerks throughout the store
extra facilities IN every way everything think Of
hep handle the crowds we this week has been pro.
vded Two hundred thousand dollars worth Of brand
bargains: out they go, many less than hall value
Souvenirs every day this week.
Nc CABE BROS.
1920. i7aa. 1894 and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20

There arc spots that tear no roscfe.
Not brca'lse &c soil il had
Hut the Ecntlc summer sho~efa
Never made thciF lsoaoffis Flsds
Hcttcf Tat an at that = itdlF
Son1~fi+ncs treated Aith aissiats
Thzn 10 judging others isiinaik
Doom The it.t.orgnt 10 pain,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20

,conanuea on scycnih p.eoD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-20
McCABE BROS.

1920. 1924. 1924. 1926. and 1923 Second Avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18

TWO DRUNKEN I.AnORERs WHO DID NOT KNOW
THE PEOPLE THEY WERE TRYING TO BULLY
Police Captain Sheehan OF the West Forty
s.venfh-st station had an encounter with two
drunken Iaborcrs a suburban elevated tram
cary Yesterday hiorn.ng, which resulted In tho
arrest Of the two offenders after brisk fight
CAPTAIN sheehan was his way home ard
boarded the suburban train nj One-hunired-ahh-
tr,ntv-ninth-st and Third-avc. at o'clock Tho
two laiorers who are Thomas Breen. twenty
two years o'd OF No. 322 East Twenty ninth-s;.
and William Egan. twenty-one years ola. OF 40
a East one hundred-and-s xteen,h-st. took seats
opposite him and began 10 sing. On the ADJOINING
seat was Policeman Burch, OF the CITY Han pre-
clnct
4. frat Hreen and Egan contented themselves
with singing Irish airs until they discovered that
several OF the passengers were laughing a, them
They waxed wroth at once and began 10 abuse their
audience roundly. using such food OF profanity
that several women left the car.
Captain sheehan and Policeman Burch who did
not know each other. arose at the same time and
commanded silence. Each little surprised at
the action of the other. and brief explanation
followed Breen made a unge at Captain Sheehan
The captains fist shot out like lightning and Breen
lowed a few seconds later by Egln. who met
Burchs fist halfway The car was then at one
passengers took refuge in another car.
Breen and I,gan their feet again In less
=
Hrcen could recover himself the second time. the
captain So zed him by The collar. Jerked him TO Ms
feet and slapped his face until he glad TO sink
into seat and keep quiet. Burch was equally as
effective IN his treatment OF Egan. and when inc
train stopped at one hundred and sixty hrst-st
Brccn and Egan extremely meek pair.
They accompanied their captors to the Morris
ania station and there spent the remainder OF the
night in separate cells. When they were arraigned
before MAGISTRATE Mott IN the Morrlsania Court
Yesterday morning there not Dit OF fight In
them
Judge / was full" said Egan. ''and thought
that the two officers just common politicians.
and told Tommy go ahead | wan. TO beg the
gen,lemen's pardon. II you'll only let ms go. Judge
ME too" Brecn chmed In. 81 am very sorry.
Your Honor and I'll promise you never TO do 1t
again"
Captain Shechan did not appear In court but on
the strength OF Policeman Burch's story Magis-
trate Mott fined them s. each. and a. they could
not pay 1t they committed 10 prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS

A deputy sheriff yesterday took charge OF the
place OF business. at No. 27j Canast., OF william
Harvey q CO.. ivory and wood turner's. manu-
facturers of canes, umbrela-sticks and briarwood
pipes whose headquarters are In Philadelphia. on an
execution against the present partners John watts.
Joseph II. Watts Edward Osborn and W. III. PAU.
for 50 $40 In OF the Kensngton National Bank
OF Philadelphia for money loaned. Executions for
s 29s have been entered against the firm In Phila-
delphia The business has been established many
years and the firm has had a salcsroom In this city
for thirty years.
Durland's Riding Academy Company. at sx-
tieth-st and Central Park West. made general as
slgnment yesterday to Michael W. Nolan.
An attachment obtained in the Supreme Court
here by Franklin Bien yesterday for $22l &c against
Robert Caaghan, manufacturer OF cotton and
woollen goods IN Philadelphia, In favor OF Albert
Callaghan as trustee for Elizapetn Callasnah ~
attachment based Judgment obtained
yesterday in the Court Of Common Pleas or Phl.n-
delphia a debt past due and was served on a
commission merchant here to attach any goods be
established more than forty years ago by the
father OF Robert Calaghan and the latter has car
own the mill property. fifty five houses and n large
amount of other real estate In Philadelphia, valued
at 100000. 1t is reported here that the liabilities
will reach 100000.
Percy l.. Kock has been appointed receiver for
the property OF John Schuyler Crosby on the APP
pcation OF David " Howell, who obtained judg-
AFFIDAVIT presented. to the effect that ever since
the entry OF the judgment Mr. Crosby has system
atically and persistently avoided being In this
State except Sundays and legal holidays.
Kapan d Waach cloak manufacturers at No.
100 Greene-st whose troubles were reported yester-
day. gave chattel mortgage TOR WOO to simon
reported Max Fest says he has had no connection
whatever with the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18
TOcrpU p J1PDJNE'S FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Joseph y. Jardine. the well-knowh
organ builder. was held yesterday afternoon at the
Church OF the Epiphany. Thirty-ffih-st ana Lex
ington-aye The Rev DR.. Cornelius X Dune rector
emeritus Of the church. conducted the services as
sisted by the Rev. J. f. Holmes. and the Rev Mr..
NcGuNy rector Of ST. Jamess Church. Newtown'
Long Island The church was filled with people.
There were many noral tributes. Fifty odd mem
bers of Company G. 22d Regiment, acted as an
escort and preceded the hearse to the cemetery.
They were In full-drcss uniform and were lined two
deep on the sidewalk opposite the church The
regimental band also In attendance.
Mr. Jardine and his brother, Edward o. Jardlne.
formed the weli-known firm of George Jardine a.
Son organ builders. Joseph i. Jardine was the
senior member of the firm. He died from heart
trouble at his home. No 22l East Thirty-ninth-st
His brother Edward died from the same disease TWO
days later. . ,,. c.oc,.,
Sherwood Murray, Borland and Llliendahl. all OF
the 22d Regiment. , .,
Colonel David s. Brown Colonel John T. Camp ana
lieutenant Colonel William V. King, Major Frank
lin Bartlett and Major George +. Demarest, all OF
III. 22d Regiment. The following ex-meInhers or
the regiment were also present: General george W:
Winpate General Harding. Lieutenant G. Cullen ana
Deleeates from Empire City Lodge. No. 2O6,
T. and a NJ and James Monroe Post. No gu,
Dmr,ai was in Trinity Cemetery When the comm
was lowered into the grave the soldiers VINO acted
as escort fred volley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18
BUSINESS MEN AND SOUND MONEY.

Henry Hentz the chairman OF the Special Com
ni,,ee Sound Financial Legislation OF the Cham
Der of Commerce. said yesterday:
We have received many responses from all over
the country TO the declaration which the Chamber
Of Commerce at its meeting on March unanimously
edopted. urging clear and distinct platform utter
snces from both Of the great political parties IN
favor Of the maintenance Of the present gold stand
ard OF value. 1t is evident that the Chamber has
Struck the keynote OF the feeling OF the business
men Of this country, and that II mas aroused a
spirit which Is bound to be respected by the plat
iorm-makers OF both parties.
The politicians OF both parties may as wen under
stand that the business do not care the NIP OF
. copper about party traditions and old party les
~ the presence OF burning question which reaches
70 the hearthstone OF every citizen. we VIII endure
no more humbug deceit. The fight Is on, ana II
Is q fight 10 the finish"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18
MED At A RECEPTION.

Joseph A. sanper formerly steward OF the Hon
man House, fell dead Monday night from heart as
ease at a reception Of the James Stewart Associa-
t,nr AZ No AZ Fourth ave Mr.. Samper was sew
entv-one years old. and lived with his wife and TWO
daughters at No. ISL Amsterdam-ave. He had been
lately a salesman for Austin. Nichols & Co.. but
for fourteen years was steward of the Hoffman
He took his daughters Monday night TO the en-
tertanment OF the Stewart Association wnicn Wa
he,d after the Republican primary had been decided
in the same place Though he had at different
times been temporarily overcome BY attacks OF near
Weakness he said before starting Monday evening
Thai he was feeling unusually we'll
Mr.. Sample was telling story TO group OF yo hnS
r. atfack came His other daughter was at that
tine dancing IT. another part OF the ro0n; , .
musician was summoned. but ne said mat inc
man had died instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-18
A PRIVATE IN JAIL.
CHARGED WITH GROSS DERELICTroN OF DUTY
TOWARD HIS REGIMENT.

Henry A. Oak private in Company B 9th Regi-
ment " Y ~ c. is in Ludlow-st. jail for alleged
gross derection of duty. Oak. since his imprison
ment has told a story of his which was
directly and empha tically contradicted yesterday
by officers Of the regiment Oak. II is alleged
wanted to be soldier from his boyhood, and when
ne reached his majority he enlisted a private
employment from the Knickerbocker Ice Company
and as his work would take him out OF the city
for several months. he went to his captain ex-
planned the circumstances and asked be
pended. He declares that the captain said that it
would be all right and that he heard nothing more
about 1t until last Thursday night when Marshal
Blake. OF the regiment. found him and took him TO
Jail for refusing 20 pay ST 80 dues which the Mar
shall declared he owed the regiment. Oak makes
pathetic appeal for some knd-hearted Samaritan to
throw himself into the breach and pay the money.
lie says that there is mistake. he no
dues TO the regiment.
Colonel Seward Of the 9th Regiment. when seen
by a Tribune reporter yesterday. said that Oaks
statements necessarily directly contrary to
the facts Of the case; as every National Guarisman
Seward. "Oak says that he asked TO be suspended
No can be suspended by the captain Of his
nothing more about it until last Thursday night
when Marshal Blake took him 10 jail This is
ridiculous as IL is directly contrary the course
followed in such cases. The public rest as
sured that member OF the National Guard Is
when 4 is imperative to do SO TO maintain dis
cipline."
Speaking Of oaks case said "The facts are these:
Oak enlisted year ago last fall for, the usual
the FIRST sergeant Of the company, find that oak
never attended, more than one or two drills and
from the start. after, giving the regiment the
s1uSe OF ensg and Supplying y fr MIN wh nni
summer or at any other time. He did not answer