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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-16
DOG gND GROWLER
This Natoma-Street Canine Has
Become Confirmed Patron
of the Beer Saloon

Out on Natoma street, near Seventh,
there lives a dog whose business in life Is
10 buy beer. Not to purchase the amber
fluid by the carload or hogshead, or even
the barrel, but in very small quantities.
So small that it is generally called rush
ing the growler.
The dog belongs to man named Smith
and is known to the whole neigh borhood
as Carl" A very appropriate name, all
things considered. although the dog would,
most likely. be just as much pleased If he
were called Fritz" Carls owner says
that he is pointer, but judging from the
general appearance of the dog there are a
good many other breeds in his compost
ton. He really looks a great deal more
like gigantic Scotch terrier than any
thing else. He also appears to be very
lazy. His bones look to be too big for his
skin, which in turn looks to be too big for
his bones, so that he ambIes along in a
careless sort of way and seems ready to
drop to pieces at any moment.
When Mr.. Smith wants beer he simply
whistles for Carl and the shaggy specimen
of canine comes on the jump. An old
battered tin bucket that in its day has
carried the mdteIiai iOr many u goOu ulno
is given to him. Carl takes the handle in
his mouth and the money is put in the
bucket. The sum is generally five cents,
and Mr.. Smith makes it business to have
that amount always on hand. Carl at
once starts for Sullivan's on the corner.
Mr.. Sullivan knows Carl, and after taking
the nickel he puts the proper amount of
beer in the bucket and the dog at once
starts home to his thirsty master. If the
day happens to be Sunday Carl will very
likely repeat the trip in a few minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-16

signed for artists to exercise their PEN
cils and brushes on.
The location of the channel in the lowest
part of San Francisco, surrounded on all
sides by all sorts of factories that con-
stantly throw off volumes of smoke and
stea m, gives an atmospheric effect not
common in this part OF the world. AT
certain hours of the day the ordinations
of color are truly as rich as were ever seen
on the Thames.
There is no part of the channel that is
not picturesque. From the mouth all the
way up to the lum ber- yard at the end both
sides are combination of lines not easy
to duplicate. And the great number and
variety of picturesque craft. Close to the
mouth are the fishing boats. All kinds.
Junks, sioops. lateen rigs, scows and
schooners, all having that "loose'' quality
so pleasing to artists.
The Forrest City times., 1896-03-06
Congressional Conventions.

LITTLE Rock, Marh A. The congress
Sional conventions. to select delegates TO the
National republican convention. met in the
various districts of the state to-day The fol-
lowing delegates were selected:
First Congressional District Jacob Trieber.
Of Helena; +. n Tucker, Lawrence county
Second District-W. ii. II. Clayton. Fort
Smith; Ferd Havis. Pine Bluff
Third Distriet-F. NJ Folman, Texarkana:
Jake Freidheim. Camden.
Fourth District John Mcclure Little Rock:
y. b. Russell Morriiton
Fifth District-T. J. Hunt. Fayetteville:
Charles Green Harrison
sixth Distriet-H. II. Meyer, Brinkley: B. #.
Bodenhamet. Eaxter county
All 90 Instructed TO vote for Mckinley for
oresident.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
AMONG TIE MINERS,
Return of Samuel M. Shortridge
From a Trip in the
Mountains.
Honest and Sturdy Representatives
of the Typical Gold Diggers Are
Solid for Mckinley.

Samuel M. Shortridge returned last
night alter weeks successful. campaign
ing in remote and out-of-the-way mining
districts of Amador, Calaveras and Tuo-
lumne counties.
These are the historic regions from
which Bret Harte drew the materials for
his charming idyls of Californian life be-
fore the chief industry of the State was
changed to Embarrassing, but the same
whole -souled, open-handed, brave miner is
there to-day in the canyons and among
the pine-clad hills.
Mr.. Shortridge reports that he is more
than pleased with the result OF his mis-
sionary work among the hard-working
miners. He was cordially received, and
what he had to say was attentively lis
tened to.
He was grati6ed to find that a great
change of sentiment had taken place
within the last few weeks in favor of pro-
lection and its apostle, Mckinley. Every
where he went he found the most enthus;-
astic audiences and strong feeling in
favor of the Republican electors.
He reports that this feeling exists pretty
generally in Sutter Greek, Angels Camp,
Sonora, Mokelumne Hill, Jackson, San
Andreas and several other places which
he visited or heard from. Hence he re-
turns in excellent spirits feeling refreshed
and rejuvenated from his trip through
the mountains where the miners delve for
gold.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
A P|NK-R0SE LUNCHEON
Mrs. Fisher Ames Delightfully."-
Entertains Twenty-Five
Ladies.
A Congenial Company Discusses an
Elaborate Menu Amid ArtiStic
Surroundings.

To Mrs. Fisher Ames belongs the honor
of the first elaborate entertainment of the
season.
Twenty-Five ladies assembled yesterday
at o'clock at the Ames residence, 1414
California street, in response to luncheon
invitations. The company was con-
genial one, the menu delicious, the deco
rations artistic and. last but not by any
means least, the hostess tactful and
charming. Under these conditions it was
impossible that the luncheon should be
otherwise than it was-an unqualified
success.
Pink was the prevailing tone of the
decoration. In the center of the large
round table was an immense bed of pink
rose buds, four feet in diameter. Fink
roses were strewn with artistic careless
ness here and there on the satiny damask
and pink candles in silver candelabra shed
a soft radiance over the exquisitely ap-
pointed table.
Every where in the handsome dining
hall there were vases and bowls filled with
fragrant pink blossoms, and in the ad-
joining drawing-room the same oecora-
tions prevailed.
Seated at the table were Mrs. Hager,
Mrs. Foutes, Mrs. Edward Martin, Mrs
McKenna, Mrs. Tatum, Mrs. Colt, Mrs. l.
L. Requa, Mrs. w. p. Morgan. Mrs. W. l.
Kip, mrs. Boarnman, Mrs. E. B. Pond,
Mrs. Alexander Forbes. Mrs. O. P. Evans,
Mrs. L. S. B. Sawyer Mrs. Webster Jones,
Mrs. Edgerton, Mrs. Clark w. Crocker
Mrs M. 2. Jones, Mrs. Monroe Salisbury,
Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Charles Keeney.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
SANTA BARBARA ROBBERY
Stage Company's Safe Cracked
at Midday and IT'S Contents
Stolen.
officers Believe the Thief Is a Resi-.
dent and an. Expert at the
Business.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Oct. 29-Be-
tween II and 1 o'clock to-day daring
robbery was perpetrated in the Santa Bar
bara stage office. J. B. Leach, manager OF
the company, had stepped out to lunch,
leaving the office doors open, as was his
wont. but the big safe locked with the day
combination on. The robber opened the
safe and possessed himself of about $780, a
good portion of this money being scattered
through fifteen envelopes which had been
sent in from various eating stations along
the line. Each of these envelopes was
found torn open and rifled.
" The Sheriff and his force are looking for
the safecracker, who is evidently an ex-
pert in his line. Leach was absent an
hour, but the office was only deserted for
some fifteen or twenty minutes of that
time. Two stablemen were working III
the stable at the rear all the time. Three
months ago the stable was looted at night
and similar sum taken. Officers believe
that the same man did both jobs and that
he is resident of Santa Barbara, who by
some means was enabled to possess HIM
self of the day combination of the lock.
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on EAsTERN Tracks.
HdHnerS of Erenfs ut UfndsOr, L0ton
aud Iora.i. Pnrk

HiHnerS of Erepfs ut WfndsOr, LGtonfG
and NorTis P0rk.
DETROIT, MICH, Oct 29-ResuIts at Wind
sor,. Ont. Eve-eighths of a mile, Downing
won,s Lottie Alter second, Borderer third.
Time, T:0415.
Five furi0ngs, Dominica won, Pyrambus
second, Nellie Bland third. Time :031z
One. mile, Lord Zeni won, Pete Kitchen sec
@ ond, YOURS Truly third. Time, l A
Eleven-sixteen tbs of mile, Gilfordham won,
Gwen second, Bona shoenield third. Time
'3:1O1%
. Thrse-fourtlls of mile, Lauretta D won,
Elyria second. Shuttle board third. Time, / :163<
seyen5elghths. oI. mile, Second Attempt
won. J. w. Cook second, DAinask third. Time
ISAIfoNIA, KY, Oct. .29.-oue mile, Lucetta
WON Billion second, Parson third. Time,
j Az
: one miles Lucille won, Carrie Lyle second,
.b:smore third. Time, :433z
Three-fouriI1s OF a mile, Ben Brown won,
Taucala second, Tillo third. Time, 1:15..
One and quarter miles,, Argentina II won,
Booze second, IDA PickwicK third Time 2 :09.
Five fttrlongs Time Maker won, Suydam
second, Madeline. bird. Ti5ne. :03.
NORRIS PARK, n. Y, Oct. 29.-Seven fur
longs Dolapdo won, Graziosa second, Runaway
third. Time, '1:25.
=. Eclipse course, Bill Ali won, Maud Adams
second, Iro third. Time, Is.
One mile and sixteenth, Tregedian won,
Cleophtis second, Napa II third. Time, i :06
aSeYe n furongs, Louise n won, Juno second,
Amaneda third. Time. 1 30
One mile, Cassette won, Ramiro second, Tom
Sc 'CromweIhthird. Time. l :4I15
One mile and a. sixteenth, The Swain won,
Golsnmoyne. second, Ben Eder third. Time,
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
Bo11SG ar sAoRAMENro.
EcGratc. Gets a Decision Ouer Kane
litter n Hot FS1ht

EcGrGtC Gets Decision Ouer Kane
litter hot Fight.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Oct. 29.-Boxing
night before the Sacramento Athletic
Club OF this city brought. up one of the
hottest contests which has ever taken
place in this city. Tine contestants were
J. Kane OF the Manhattan Club of San
Francisco and w. McGraw of Sacramento.
The latter was awarded the decision, but
the San Francisco lad won the admiration
of ali by the clean battle he put up, and
the decision sby no means gave universal
satisfaction TO the eiubmen present.
At the end of the fourth round both
men were exactly even in points and the
judges were obliged to awaTd the contest
10 McGraw iorssuperior generalship. In
the first round MsGraw fouled his op-
ponent, and all through the fight he used
his head on his opponents breast at every
opportunity.
1t is claimed that this was Kane's first
night, and with a very little experience he
viii prove one of 1.-The most dangerous
amateurs on the coast, as his hitting
powers are simply terrific. McGraw
weighed IN at 134 pounds, and Kane
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
ABBoTr rs KNOCKED OUT.
Matthew's of New York Gains Vfctory
Orer the Eagtishman.

Matthew's of Netc York Gains Vfctory
OCer the EaDtiShnian.
BUFFALO, N. Y; Oct. 29.-Matty Mat
thew of New York knocked out Stanton
Abbott of London. England, in the sew
enth round before 1000 people at the EN-
pire Athletic Club arena tonight. The
men entered the ring at 10 o'clock. They
were apparently in good condition, Mat
thews looking particularly well. They
weighed ia at 135 pounds and were to go
fifteen rounds. In Abbott's corner were
Jim DAILY and Mike Leary OF Buffalo,
while Matthews seconds were Jim Hayes
and Ed Pringle.
In the opening round Matthews went
after his man in a hurricane fashion, and
throughout the seven rounds he had it all
his own way. He fairly smothered' the
Englishman, who seemed completely puz-
zled by Matthews peculiar style OF fight
ing. Matthews would crouch nearly to
the floor and then rush, swinging right
and LETT savagely, and seldom failed to
land a telling blow. Abbott protested
several times against Matthews striking
too low, but Referee Jack Lysaght would
not allow the Claim.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
JOSEPH 'BASI TON DEAD
He Was Well Known Among
the Masons Throughout
the State.
A Great Desire to B. Present at the
Laying of the Cornerstone
fastened His End.

The Masonic fraternity of this City has
lost one of its old and highly respected
members in the death of Joseph Gardner
Baston. who expired at $3.50 o clock last
evening at his residence at 1719A Eddy
street.
Dropsy OF the heart was the cause of
death. Mr.. Baston was i'll in bed on the
DAY preceding the laying of the corner
stone of the Masonic Widows and
Orphans Home at Decoto, but he arose to
attend the ceremonies.
On the day following he was again OBJ
liged to take to his bed, from which he
never arose.
Mr.. Baston was q member of Mission
Lodge 169. He was Thirty y-seeond degree
Mason and belonged to the California
Commandery, K. T.
He was also mem ber of the Masonic
Veterans Association. as we'll as of the
Mystic Shrine and the Masonic Quartet.
Mr.. Baston was aged 60 years and / day.
He was born in Boston and came to thls
State in February. 1852. He leaves a
widow and daughter years of age. He
has brother in this City.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
THE NEW ABE LINCOLN.
He VIII Appear With Judge Pater-
son at the Auditorium Tonight.

He VIII Appear With Judge Pater-
son at the Auditorium Tonight.
A. Van r. Paterson, ex-Justice of the
Supreme Court, and Frank W. Cushman
will speak in the Auditorium this even
ing. Mr.. Cushman is distinguished
young lawyer of Tacoma. WASH, who has
gained the sobriquet of The Abe Lincoln
OF the Northwest" by reason of his re-
m arkable physical and intellectual resem-
blance 10 the great rail-splitter, emanci-
pator and Presidential hero of the nine
teenth century.
Mr.. Cushman is very tall and angular
and, like his great prototype, is as slim as
rail. His manner and even his voice are
like those of the great Lincoln. He has
the same remarkable aptness at story-tell-
ing ana an eloquence that has aroused the
highest enthusiasm of the Republicans in
the present campaign in Washington. He
has stumped the State of Washington for
Mckinley and made marked impression
wherever he has spoken.
Cushman is also homely both in man
ner and speech, eccentric to degree, and
thoroughly original in his method of ad-
dress.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

in value why don't tne Democrats buy up
all the bullion in the country They
would make untold fortunes if Bryan's
words are true and he is elected. But they
be elected"
After Congressman Stowell had done
speaking, the following made short ad-
dresses on their own candidacy: T. J..
Sullivan, candidate for the Assembly
from the Thirty-6rst; Edward Aigeltin-
ger, for Supervisor from the Twelfth
Ward; Edward L. Head. Phil Hammond,
DR.. Drucher and ]. Fl. Powers, for School
Directors; M. w. Welch, for Senator
from the Twenty. third; Leon Jones, for
the Assem- ply from the Thirty-ninth; c.
K, Bonestell, for Sup erior Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
VETERANS CAMPFIRE.
Patriotic Addresses Made and a
General Good Time Had.

Patriotic Addresses Made and a
General Good Time Had.
The Union Veterans Patriotic League
held a campfire at B'nai B 'rith Hall last
night. A great time was enjoyed by all
present.
The members were entertained by G..
Phelps, Eugene Pratt. Charles M. Leary,
Captain Currier, A. Z. Cohn, Colonel w.
r. Smedberg, Colonel Shaw, Charles A.
Low and others. who spoke feelingly on
the issues now before the Nation.
The event OF the evening was the read
ing of an original poem, entitled 1.-The
Veterans to the Flag, prepared especially
for the occasion by Veteran A. P. Van
Duzen. The poem was most enthu-
siastically received.
The following telegram on the eve of
besinning the banquet was sent 10 Major
Mckinley at Canton:
The veterans at the camp fire send greeting
to our next President.
WILLIAM ]. RUDDIcK, Chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
Sound MONEY" PARADE
NOTICE TO LAWYERS!.

In accordance with resolutions adopted
at meeting of the Bar held this day. all
members of the Bar of San Francisco
and of the State. irrespective of party
affiliations, who favor sound money
and the maintenance .of the authority
and integrity OF the Supreme Court of
the United States are respectfully invited
TO assemble in the rctunda of the Mills
1896, at 1870 o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose
of taking part in the parade 70 be held
that day.
REUBEN H. LLOYD ESQ.
Will act as Marshal.
BY order of the Committee.
WIN. M. PIERSON, Chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
BARRIERS for Elder.

The BARRIERS International Union No.
q met last Tuesday evening at the Aca-
zar building. 400 members being present.
Frederick Hodges presided After rou-
tine business was disposed OF q motion
was unanim ously adopted indorsing
George w. Elder for Superintendent of
Streets.
This action was taken on the ground
that the people would be ably represented
in that office by competent mechanic,
and is entirely irrespective of politics.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

The following are the officers: M. F. Tay
lor, president; ]. c. Campbell vice-presi-
dent; G. ?. Robbins, second vice pres-
dent; 6. l.. Autagne, secretary; j. r.
Blanchard, treasurer. The executive COM
mittee are }. Maloney (chairman). C. E.
Carlson, T. Johnston, R. Reed, J. Erwin,
]. Wolf. This club is COMPOSED of kepub-
i:cans and Democrats working ior the
election of William A Deane for Auditor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
LIS Not Running.

The following letter has been sent to
THE CALL, with a request that it be pub
lished:
Having received a sample copy of the gen.
eral and municipal ticket to-day, notice nv
name is placed thereon-without my consent
for School Director (unexpired term). / had
no previous notification and it was done with
out consulting me.
Ientirely repudiate it, as am not q candi-
date for political office of any descr iption
from any party. p. ]. CoNRAN, NJ. D.
$50 Mission street
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
Colonel Taylor and Ex.Congress-
man Stowell Speak to
the Point.
THE ACT OF 1878 ELUCIDATED
Many Candidates on Hand-Busy Prep.
aration for the Great Satur-
day Parade.

Greek and red fire, skyrockets and pyro-
technics galore. This was the introduc-
duction to the grand rally of the Phenix
Club, held at Scottish Hall last evening
1t was undoubtedly one of the best meet
ings of the campaign.
The assemblage was addressed by
Colonel c. L. Taylor. Congressman
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
TO INSPECTORS AND JUDGES.

TO INSPECTORS AND JUDGES.
First--The names of the same candidates ap-
pear under the heading Democrat electors
and under the heading peoples party cleo
tors" If the same name Is stamped twice on
the same ballot the vote must not be invali-
dated, but must be counted as one vote only
Second-This rule applies in all cases
where the name of candidate is written
or printed upon the ballot more than once
for the same office.
Third-Tally the vote cast for each person
for the same Office after his name as the same
appears upon the tally sheet, no matter what
his party designation may be or how many
party designations he may have.
W. NJ. HINTON. Registrar
The foregoing instructions are based
upon the decision of the Supreme Court of
California in the case of the People against
Holden, in 1861 The Registrar believes
that the decision is still good law.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

looking forward to weeks good racing.
The track and grounds are in good order
and large bonus had been subscribed by
the business mon here, and all that IS
lacking is good performers on the track;
1t is quite probable that big meeting Will
be held here early next season.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
Met for Malioye.

largely attended meeting of the friends of
Frank Malloye, Anti-Charter and Peoples
party nominee for Supervisor. Eighth Ward
organization was effected some three weeks
ago, every Assembly district being repre-
sented.
Following are the officers of the Malloye
Club: Chairman, William Clack; vicp-chair-
nun, j. c.. Nealon; secretary, Jesse R. Gal
land; treasurer, W. J. Mackay. Executive
ommittee-P. NJ. Garrison, Jesse A. Galland
William Clack, j. Apple, Edward Harrington
Edward Rock, Thomas Dillon, Frank o. Brien
w. j. Mackay.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
COOKS ANSWER.
He Was Special Counsel for the Brother.
hood OF Locomotive Engineers
in the Worden Case

III the WoFueh Nase.
Carroll Cook has sent the following let
ter to THE CALL in reply to resolutions
adopted bv the American Railway Union,
advising his defeat because he appeared
as special counsel for the prosecution OF
Harry A. Knox, Thomas Compton. John
Mullen and S. D. Worden for the murder
of Engineer Clark and four United States
soldiers during the great railroad strike OF
1894.
Mr.. Cook on that occasion was en-
ployed by and appeared for the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers and was
not in the service Of the Southern Pacific
Company at all. His letter is as follows
To the Editor of the Call SIR: The inc.osed
EXCERPT from this mornings CALL showing
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
SANTA. hosA RACES oBF.

fatsness of the seasom and Poor Entries
n the Cause.
SANTA ROSA. CAL, Oct. 29.-The race
ieet OF the Pacific Coast Trotting-horse
ASSOCIATION, which was to have been held
mere november ID, has been declared off.
o9Wss.he w. 70 The lateness of the season and the
olLlcui'y experienced in securing good
lnis Will prove a great disappointment
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
MURDER MysTERY SOLVED.
Through Torn Scrap of Paper TIE
:. Identity of James Biggs and His
Son Is Established

PORTLAND Oh Oct. 29.-The identity
of the two men whose dead bodies were
found near Red Rock on the old Surprise
Valley trail in Lassen County, Cal, in
the early part of September was estab-
Iished to-day in Portland through a letter
from the District Attorney at Susanville
to the clerk of the Circuit Court making
inquiries about the case of Blggs VS.
Good enough. A torn scrap of paper,
receipt for a fee for fling the complaint,
but with the name of the party to whom
issued missing, has furnished the infor-
nation for winch the SusaDville authori-
ties have been looking ever since Sep
tember 10, when the finding of the bodies
was rep rted.
The men who were killed are James
Biggs and his son, aged 10 years, who left
here year ago last spring. They worked
here for some months. Biggs and his
son were from Iowa. They spoke of hav-
ing family of relatives back there, but
did not mention any particular locality.
Biggs and his son were shot. to death
while around a campfire. Appearances
indicated that the murderer had tried to
cremate the bodies after robbing them.
The men were entire strangers in that
country and the supposition was that
they were killed oy foreigners who were
herding sheep. Two of the men known
to be in the gang nfterward sold band
of sheep at Reno, New. The suit men
toned in the slip OF the receipt for fee
was mechanics lien brought by Blggs
and two companions for labor performed.
The case was dismissed May II, 1895. Be-
fore that time the old man and his son
started tramping to California.
Hashouts Near Los angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 29.-Rains
washed away number of small bridges
nE h<, ca, 4
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

ATTE:NTION!

THERE WILL BE A MEETING. OF THE
VETERAN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
REPUBLICAN CAMPS AND CLUBS of San
Francisco at PION EER HALL. on Pioneer place,
in rear of Floot Building. 24s Fourth street, THIS
(FRIDAY) NIGHT, October 80, at P. NJ, for
the purpose of indorsng Republican candidates in
the coming municipal campaign who ara friendly
to The Veterans OF the late war o.
JOSEPH STEELE. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30
ADVICE TO JUDGES.

Registrar Hinton on Crosses Marked
Too Often on the Ballot.
Registrar Hinton has issued cards to in
spectors and Judges of election reading as
follows.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
; "a ~ = Ssif ~ II saiis t AL
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

Washoilts Near Los angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 29.-Rains
washed away number of small bridges
on lines of the Southern Pacific and the
Santa Fe in TINS sectlon Yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-30

CANDIDATES CARDS.