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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Los Angel..-san Diego Relay Race.

SAN DIEGO, CAL. May The bicycle
relay race from Los Angeles TO San Diego
next Monday promises to be the most
exciting affair in the history of wheeling
in Southern California. The start will be
made from the Herald office at 1880
o'clock in the morning and the following
cities and towns will be touched en- route ::
Pomona, Corona, Riverside, Ferris, Ell
shore. Temecula, San Luis Rey, Bonsall,
Escondido and San Diego. The distan ce
is 1871 miles. and the fastest time over the
route was made on May 20, 1862 hours
and minutes. The best riders in South
ern California will participate, and as the
roads are all in the pink OF condition the
record is expected to be broken.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Racing at Coisssd.

COLUSA, CAL, May 7.-Although the
north wind was blowing a gale to-day
another large crowd was present at Agri-
cultural Park to witness the racing. The
first event on the programme was trot-
ting race for the three-minute class.
There were only three starters. and the
race was won in straight heats by Prince,
with Candy joe second and Arrow third.
Best time, 2:24.
The trotting event for two-year-old.
had four starters and was won by Sacra-
mento Belle in straight heats; George
Buchanan was second and Jody third.
Best time. 1854
The hurdle race, one and an eighth
miles, over four hurdles, had four start
ers. Joe Hill woo, with RevIne second
and George Dickson third. Time, 200.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
THE HATMARhET IRAG EDT.
An Anniversary That Hal Long Be Re
menbered in Chicago.


membered in Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL, May Z. = 1t was
eleven years Tuesday night since the
throwing of the anarchlst bomb in Hay
market Square that killed seven police
men and wounded sixty-seven others.
The day will never be forgotten by the
members of the police force, many of
whom Will carry the scars OF the terrible
event to their dying day; but no attempt
has so far been made to recognize each re-
curing anniversary with reunion or
other exercises.
Shortly alter the tragedy a monument
TO he memory of the heroic dead, taking
the form of q liIe-siZe figure OF police
man on pedestal of granite, was erected
on The spot where the bomb exploded.
Recently, however. com plants have been
made by the Catholic Archbishop, who
holds IN trust considerable property in
the region, that the position of the statue
in peded the progress OF vehicles
through Haymarlet square, which is
used as grea; public market. The City
Council therefore ordered the removal of
the statue to Union Park, where It will be
re-erected in a few days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Price Of q ChiId's Foot.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May The
value of a colored child's foot i. to be de-
termined by Los Angeles court in suit
brought by D. Cunningham against the
Los Angeles Railway Company for $4,000
damages. The little child of the plaintiff
suffered the loss OF foot, which was
crushed by car. This Is tine second trial
of the case. In the first verdict of $4,000
was rendered, but the Supreme Court re-
versed the decision and ordered a new
trial. The little boy was playing on the
street, ana in attempting to cross in front
of car was caught under the wheels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
SIN RAFAEL DIFORCE SUIT.
A San Franci, co Cotiecsor's Wifs Aiteges
Ertreft. Cruelty.

San Franci,co Cotiec.or's Wifs Aiteges
EItrens. Cruelty.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, May 7.-Grace F.
Shain has filed an action for divorce
against her husband, Joseph E. Shain,
who is we'll known in business circles in
San Francisco, because of recen: trou ole
in connection with Shain's Collection and
Mercantile Agency in the Mills building.
Mrs Shain is at present residing with
relatives in Mill Valley.
In her complaint filed with County
Clerk Thomas Bonneau to-day she alleges
that her husband treated her with extreme
cruelty and asks the court to grant legal
separation and the custody of the three
children.
The troubles of Joseph E. shain have
been varied, and it was no. long ago that
he left San Francisco in hurry. Then a
change took place in his business, and
instead OF the Shain Agency it became
known as the Curtis-Beal Mercantile
Agency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
UNUER THO FLAGS.
Captain Romeyn to accept an Appoint-
nient From chile.

ATLANTA, GA, May captain
Henry Romeyn, principal IN the recent
court-martial at Fort Mcpherson, is in
receipt OF an offer OF appointment from
the Chilean Government said to have been
secured through General Miles, who was
the former commanding officer OF his
regiment. Romeyn said day:
Il shall be retired on June l on account
of my age, and as my time will then be
at my own disposal l have accepted the
appointment offered by Chile. As now
understand it l am to have supervision
of the extensive exhibit which that
Government is making at the Nashville
Centennial"
When asked if he would push the
charges against Bamford and o. Brien he
said he would.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Wants a Consul.hip for HI, son.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. May Judge
Louis F. Gottschalk, who was Consul at
Stuttgart under Harrison's adminlstra-
ton, is going to Washington to try to pro-
cure that place for his son Ferdinand.
Young Gottschalk's principal opponent is
a colored college professor from South
Carolina. He says thatthere is a. present
but one negro in the German city and he
is a prime favorite. He was brought
there from Hayti by German ply stefan,
who adopted him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
I'm the Ball Ffefd.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, May 7.-Brooklyns 5,
New Yorks z.
BOSTON, MASS, May 7.-Bostons 4, Washing
tons0.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 7.-Philadelphias
IL, Baltimores ID.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, May 7.-Clevelands s.,
Chicagos 5.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 7.-Louisvilles IL, ST.
Louis z.
PlTTsBURG, Pa, May 4. Pittsburgs 4,
Cincinnatis 3.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
HELCOME TO THE CONDUCTORS
Their Stay in Los .inoeies to Be Made
Piensanf and RxodinbLe.


LOS ANGELES, CAL, May THE first
trainload of delegates to the convention
OF conductors, to be held here on May IL,
will arrive Sunday and the second is due
on Monday, There will be five special
trains in all, bearing nearly 5000 people,
OF whom 400 will be voting delegates in
the convention. Committees from this
CT y will meet the incoming trains some
distance out and prepare the visitors for
what they are to find here.
The Fasteners are to be royalty enter
tanned while in Los Angeles. They will
be taken TO Mount Lowe and Catalina and
shown the beauties of the country sur
rounding Los Angeles. Arrangements
are being made for giving the railway con-
ductors drive through the city on Satur-
day. A novel entertainment on Wednes-
day at Fiesta Park will be characteristic
OF Southern California, containing many
unique features.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

termlne what sections of the country are
best adapted for the practical beet. sugar
production. l hope to have broad line
extending across that map from the At
lantic to the Pacific in a comparatively
short time, indicating the practical beet
sugar belt of the country, in which CAPT
taists as we'll as farmers may safely enter
upon the work Of supplying the people of
the country with sugar"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
-drrested for Mttrder.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May Mrs.
Phelan, notorious woman. was found
dead this morning in room occupied by
"Billy" Gallagher and Theodore Cant.
well. Her head had been bruised by a
blow from a heavy weapon, and blood
stains on the wall of the apartment sug-
gest that she was murdered. The two
men are under arrest on a murder charge
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
BIG JEWELRY ROBBERY.
Burglars Dscamp Hnh S25, 600 Worth
of JsYeicy and Money Hidden


NEWARK, n. j.. May 7.-Wi!liam Nc
Connville, ieweler at 372 Broad street, re-
ported to the police tonight that he had
been robbed of S25, 900 worth of watches,
diamonds and money some time to-day.
He thought his stock was not safe, and
kept 1t in a strong box in his bedroom,
over the store. The box was secured by
riveted hasp and big paddock, and the
door of the bedroom was locked. All the
valuables were secure at l O'Clock THIS
afternoon when he examined them, but
when he went to the room at O'CLOCK
this evening the bedroom door was open
the lid OF the box broken, the trays were
scattered on the floor and all the valua-
DIes were gone. McConville says he dc
not believe any one but his wife knew OF
the existence of the strong box. 1t con-
tanned 200 gold watches, ten dozen dia-
mond rings, ten pairs diamond earrings,
three dozen diamond pins, LOCKERS gold
chains, ETC., $500 in money. There Is no
cleW,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Welded at Geyserpiiie.

CLOVERDALE, CAL. May Oscar
W. Teaby of Geyserville and Miss Lillian
B. Howard of Cloverdale were married
last evening at the pretty home of the
Teabys near Geyservllle. The ceremony
was performed under bower of orange
blossoms and choice flowers by the Rev.
John T. Shurteff, rector of the Episcopal
church here. Only the relatives and a
few intimate friends witnessed the cere-
monv, which was followed by IN elaborate
Wedding supper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Epidemic of HOG Cholern.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, May An Of
fetal clash between the city veterinary
and the city health officer discloses the
fact that hog cholera is epidemic in this
section. When the city health officer un.
dertook to establish quarantine on the
afflicted hogs the veterinary thought his
prerogatives we're being invaded, and the
matter of the cholera itself is being over
Swallowed by the wrangle between officials
for tueir alleged rights. The cholera is
making Inroads on hog droves in this Sec
ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
GRIFFITH AGAIN IN FAVOR.
The Real Estate agent Retnstoted IN the
Hundred thousand Club.

FRESNO, CAL, May THE Hundred
Thousand Club last night reinstated S.
n. Griffith as one of its members. A few
weeks ago Griffith was expelled from the
organization. He was charged with
bringing six men from Chicago in land
colonization scheme under false repre-
sensations. In Chicago he had promised
them EMPLOY ment INN editely upon their
arrival In Fresno, at the mills of the
Fresno Fiume and Irrigation Company,
but he failed to provide the employ ment
and it was then acknowledge that he had
misrepresented matters to the men. Upon
this showing the club exrelled him.
Last night MI. Griffith produced a
letter from the manager OF the Lumber
Com pany in which it was stated that there
had been an understanding to the effect
that the land agent could offer employ
ment for so many men. The company
could not keep its promise, and the blame
for this fell on Griffith. Upon correct
showing of the facts the agent was re-
stored to mem ship 10 the club.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
HIS IIMELY RESPITE.
Clemsney for Man Who Stayed HI,


Sweetheart.
DAYTON, OHIO, May 7.-Albert Frantz,
who was to be electrocuted Thursday for
numbering his sweetheart, Bessie Little,
was granted an indefinite respite.
strong pressure was brought to bear
in favor of Frantz 1t was shown that ne
was not in his right senses when he COM
mitied the deed. He was insanely jealous
of his sweetheart, and tor some time pre-
vioug 10 the murder he had been acting
queerIy-
The indefinite respite granted probably
means that his sentence will be comm uted
10 i'm prlsonment for life.
As lar as Franz himself is concerned he
shows the utmost indifference TO what is
done. He IS apparently unmoved by the
prospect Of the awful fate which may be
in store for him. He never talks about
the crime, and is always pleasant to his
iailers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
stanford's Fair Tennis Champion.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, May
Three closely contested tennis games
were played on Roble courts this after
noon. They were the finals of the recent
women's tennis tournament, Misses Nc
CRAY and Webster competing. The
forme r won by the scores Ga. As, Ga
This leaves Miss Webster cham pion of the
university, position which she won
handily last season.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Nickel Machines Must Go.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL. May City
Marshal Martin has commenced crusade
against the nickei-in- the-slot machines in
this city. He notified the lessee OF the ma
chimes that they must be removed or he
would be arrested. Marshal Martin says
that the lessee permitted children to play
them on May day at celebration given
by a military organization, and that the
children were SO small that they were
lifted up so as to enable them to drop in
their mic kels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Sir Rec9ras Lo,rsr.d.

MEMPHIS. TENN, May z. = Jimmie
Michael won the match race with MacFar-
land tonight, lowering SIX records in the
contest. mcfarland was forced to drop
out under the hard pace at the mile and
two-thirds. The official time is 20:08 3-5
for the ten miles. The race was paced by
two triplets and four tandems. Records
were broken for the three, six. seven.
eight, nine and ten miles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, May More
people attended the races to-day than on
any one day since the sport began. Jock
eys Bustillos and Goodman were set down
for the balance OF the meeting on account
of alleged crooked work in the first event.
Four and a half furlongs, Clare won,
Gold Bug second, Durango third. Time: "a n
SIX furlongs. ponies, handicap Red Jacket
won, Salvation second, Lady Flint third. Time
1:20.
Seven furlongs, Roselle won, Grady second,
Christine third. Time: 1:29.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
F,vr- Mite Race at Mod...o.

MODESTO, CAL, May THE ive-mile
bicycle race which has attracted consid-
cradle attention IN this community took
place at Oakdale this morning. AL Dallas
Of Modesto won easily, with McCuen OF
Stockton second and Henderson of took
ton third. There was large attendance
from Modesto, Stockton, Oakdale and
other nearby towns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
OFFERED A BIG BkIBE.
What Befsu a Clerk Hho Has Tar en- TO
Le0ts LGtor.

n Legislator.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May IA. l..
Hamilton, a com mittee clerk in the House,
sprang big sensation to-day by declaring
favor OF the Ru m phrey streetcar bill, the
man who made the offer mistaking him
for Representative Flanagan. Hamilton
says he was sitting by chance in FIanni-
gan's seat when Senator Landrigan asked
him 10 20 outside and meet friend. The
"friend." he AYERS, was W. c. Gerard,
secretary of the State Board Of Agricul.
ture, who fatty offered him $1,000. Ger
rard denies the charge. The House will
investigate
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May Vice
Consul Frank Dwyer of the Northern Cal.
ifornia Division of the League of Ameri-
car Wheelmen has forwa rded the name of
Frank NJ Woodson of this city to Presi-
dent Potter for the position of secretary
and treasurer and it is claimed that the
appointment has been confirmed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

NEW YORK, N. Y, May The Her
AIDS Buenos Ayres special says: The
Argentina Congress opened to-day. In
his message the President states that the
proposed notifications of the United
States tariff. which Will place an excessive
duty on the Leading products OF Argen-
tina, may force Argentina to revise her
existing tariff al measure OF retaliation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Minister MoKemxie Resigns.

LOUISVILLE, KY. May Minister
TO Peru Mckenzie, who has just returned
sent his resignation to the President to-.
day. He says failing health compeIs him
10 retire, and besides he thinks the Repub-
licans should claim mis- place.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
LIGHT for San Dieoo.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, May The city
has signed contract with the San Diego
Gas and Electric Light Company to light
the city year for $4,000, and to- morrow
the company will break ground for new
brick block to cost $25, geo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

field Baker; parish visitor, Mrs. H. C.
Campbell parish visitor for shipping,
Ernest Mccullough; Sunday school super
intendent, Mrs. Fl. c. Campbell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

Hawaiian Reciprocity Doomed
Is an able editorial In to.day's News
Letter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11

OPERA HOUSE = Tonight, "Fallen
among Thieves; Wednesday, 1.-THE Great
Train Robbery"
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-Every night
this week, daily matinees. Gonzalez Opera
Company; tonight, said Pasha.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11
WEST VIRGINIA DAY

At Nashville, Tenn, October Goth.
Low Rates Over the B. & O.
For the above occasion, the B. & o.
will sell excursion tickets, October 18th
and 18th, to Nashville and return, at
rate Of $3.50. Return limit 10 days.
For further information. apply to B.
3 O. asents. b
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11
Re9ister
ADJUSTMENTS.
Good Attractions Booked for Both Play
Houses This Week

Good Attractions Booked for Both Play
Houses This Week
OPERA HOUSE = Tonight, "Fallen
AAmong Thieves; Wednesday, 1.-THE Great
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-Every night
this week, daily matinees. Gonzalez Opera
Company; tonight, said Pasha.'
The charming opera, "Said Pasha,"
will be given at the Grand Opera
House this evening by the famous
Gonzalez Opera Company, who will
pay an engagement Of one week, with
daily matinees commencing Tuesday.
The Gonzalez company numbers forty
people and is headed by the clever lit
tie soubrette, Lizzie Gonzalez. The
company is composed Of the best comic
opera talent in the country The cos
tunes are gorgeous and the scenery
made especially for the productions
A feature of the organization is the
splendid orchestra of solo artists, who
have been chosen from the best must
clans of America Ladies will be ad-
mitted free this evening when accom-
panied by person having one paid
ticket Prices for evening perform
ances are only Is, 25, 35 and SO cents;
matinees, 10 and 20 cents. The opera
of Said Pasha" is the work of for
mer Wheeling musician and composer,
Richard Stahl.
The engagement of Thomas w.
Davis and William T .Keogh's Fallen
Among Thieves" which appears at the
Opera House tonight, will attract at
tention for several reasons. To begin
with, this enterprising firm of amuse-
ment purveyors has already gained the
absolute confidence of the public by
invariably providing the best Of play
efs, best Of plays and most elaborate
of productions. The new play, by
Frank Harvey, of London, author of
"The Wages Of SIM woman Against
Woman" etc., is said to be a notable
addition to American stage literature,
and is the first purely American play
dealing with American characters and
incidents written by an English play
wright. 1t is story of human life in
varying phases; of love and ignoble
passions; of honesty, selfishness and
revenge; of broad and harmless hui
NOR and Of tender pathos, set amid
the most beautiful and picturesque
scenes. These are remarkable exam
pies of the scene painters art There
are four acts in this play and they are
full of dramatic situations, exciting
climaxes and thrilling incidents of a
realistic character.
An instance of what managerial
SKILL unlimited means and unbound
ed enterprise can do in commanding
apublic approval is amply illustrated
by the enormous success of the sur
passingly fine spectacular production
of 1.-THE Great Train Robbery" 1t in
cludes realistic reproductions of south
western life during it's unsettled and
wilder era, with all the concomitants
of quaint western types, plainsmen,
COW boys, scouts, outlaws, miners,
United States soldiers and real In
dians; while exciting scenes of dan
ger interspersed with amusing comedy,
crowd each other in the rapid action
of play with few equals on the melo-
dramatic stage. At the Opera House
Wednesday, October 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11

A most delightful supper will be
served by the ladies of the ST.
Matthews P. E. Church, at the rectory,
on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11

An appetizing supper will be served
by the ladies' of ST. Matthews p E..
Church. at the rectory, Wednesday
evening, the 18th inst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-11

OF the Long Drawn Out Controversy
With The Water Board

Relative to the Substitution Of
Coal for Gas as Fuel at the Pump
ing Station The Matter Con-
side red at Yesterdays Meeting
of the Trades Assembly Other
Business.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-07-13
j.. L. FRENCH, Editor.
TUESDAY. JULY ls, 1897.
EDITORIALS.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Beginning with this issue, The ENTER
PRISE will be published each week IN
two parts of four pages each. The
days of publication will be Tuesday
and Friday. This change was thought
advisable for several reasons, but prln-
cipally because we believe our readers
will appreciate getting the township
and county news with more frequency
and our advertisers will have an oppor-
tunity to do better and more effective
advertising.
The change is really an experiment
Should it prove success it will be per-
manent. Otherwise, we will return to
the old way when we have to. Special
effort will be made to furnish clean
and newsy paper, and we trust our
readers will help us all they can in the
way Of news. Please remember that
every item of news, no matter how
trivial it may seem, is worthy OF pub
lication, and when you know OF any
thing, let us have it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-07-13
A Letter.

Rome, NY Saturday, July 10, 1897.
Editor Enterprise
Yourpaper of July 7 was duly rec
ceived by us and was read with interest
as usual.V
The cancer on my lip, for which l
came here for treatment came out
this morning, as am glad to say and
such looking thing as it was l never
saw F.; it was nearly one inch in length
and nearly as large as my little finger.
The doctor says it is complete sue
cess, and that l shall never have any
more trouble from it.
The next thing to be done is to clean
and heal it, how long that will take
I cannot say, but l hope not u great
while,
The weather here has been so warm
and the treatment 80 severe
that eat but little and am
feeling very weak and l think when we
leave here we shall go by the way Of
Albany to the mountains in the west.
ern part of Mass. where we can gel
good milk, Boston baked beans, and
brown bread, hoping that we can
make up in part at least, what we have
lost here.
Very truly yours.
Edward West.