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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
MERCURY WINS THE STAKE.
Good Day for Short-Endsrs on the
Sacramento Coarsing
Field.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. Sit was a good
day for the shOrt-epders al the courslng
meet. Arrah Go On set the example, and
was followed by Lanky Bob, which de-
feated Promise Me. The latter dog met
with slight accident By running into the
fen3e, and the knowing ones say that had
il not been for that Lanky Bob would
never have brought profit to his hackers.
In the third race Z V D changed the
short-end situation by defeating Black
Bess. In the fourth Mercury sustained
the talent in the defeat of Handspring
and in the fifth Elco won against Grady.
Electricity and Straight Tip were then
slipped together but through some error
Straight Tip slipped the collar and made
the trip alone. The owner of Electricity
demanded an immediate race and when
they were started again little E ectricity
of course, won over the tired Straight Tip.
In the seventh Daisy Hill renewed the
hope of the short-enders by defeating Re-
Butcher Boy and Daisy Bell, the form er
and Glenbrook were lined up, and when
the flag tioated 1t was on the white This
was the most profitable investment for
the short-enders. as the odds against
Glenbrook were to l. Daisy Bell and
Lille I were the next two out, and of the
two maidens the first proved the faster.
l1ilAAc DS'AShb bIOAShI iuuSh uSlieA W
her backers in the next, and so did Forest
Queen. Masterpiece did not sustain the
import OF his name, old Governor Mark
ham winning.
When it came to the first ties Lanky
Bob, Mercury, Electricity, Daisy Bell,
Little Delight and Governor Markham re-
tired Arrah Go On, E V D. Elco, Daisy
Bell, Glen BIZ ook and Forest Queen.
In the second ties Mercury beat Lanky
Bob, Electricity beat Daisy Bell anu Coy
ernor Markham beat Little Delight.
When il came to the distribution OF the
purse money Mercury took the best por-
tion of it, Governor Markham came in for
second monev, while Electricity seemed
satisfied with what was lett.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
EL0PES WITH A Tramp.
Society in Maine Town Shocked
by the Escapade of One of
its Leaders.

HOULTON. MAINE Dec. 5.-The resi-
dents of Houlton are in the throes of a
social problem. A community of cultul @,
an educational and religious centor, Is
shocked. The wife Of one of the most re-
snec ed citIzens has gone wrong. The
Hays moved in the very best set. Will
liam A. Kay is Deputy Sheriff of Aroos-
took County, and has supervision over the
County Jail. Mrs. Kay has always been e
leader in social affairs.
Thomas Sweeney is a Jail bird tramp.
he is iIiiterate, unprepossessing, vulgar
and yet William A. Kay has filed an ap-
pllcaiion for divoic', and this man has
peen named as correspondent Mrs. Kay
immediately entered cross suit on the
ground that Ter husband had been int-
male with q number of Huuiton's most
prominent married women.
Ii was while in her husband's Jail that
Sweeney excited the interest of Mrs. Kay.
She was ble to visit him at all hours OF
the day and night without exciting any
suspicion. One evening the Sheriff fol-
lowed his wife ana saw her meet her
tramp lover. He saw enough to convince
| him that the gossips had The very best au-
thorlty for their tales. Sweeney promptly
! disappeared and the wife left Houlion.
The pair met at tue Qleen's Hotel, St.
| John, but were not permitted to stay
| there and they went to Ban or.
Kay Is willing to provide for the
woman's maintenance so long as she Keeps
away from Sweeney. kay's lawyer is au-
thorlty for the statement that an agree
ment for separation will be reached on
This basis
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Brazilian Millionaire the
Target of Bold
RaScalS.
Spanish ConSul-General at
New York Figures in
the Scandal.
Two Men Who Threatened Sanor
Don Eugenlo de Faria Teixeira
Are Arres ted.
Special Dispatch 10 THE CALL

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-A plot to black
mail Sencr Don Eugene de Faria
Teixeira, a Braz liam millionaire, which
had been frustrated by the central ofic,
detectives was revealed to-day by the
preliminary Police Court proceedings in
the prosecution of William B. Turnb bull,
who claims to be an accountant, and
William z. Gould, who has been known
as a Wall-sJreet speculator. The name of
Arturo Baldasamo Topete. Spanish Con-
sui General, having been mentioned IN
connection with the scheme to extort tbke
sum of $500 from Senior Teixeira, 2db&
pena was issued for his attendance at the
examination in the case of Gould and
Turnbull, which has been set down for
Tuesday.
The prisoners were committed to the
Tombs prison in default of bail, and 1t is
said that at the Police Court investiga-
ZION Turnbull will become a witness for
the prosecution, and by disclosing the
full details of the conspiracy, fasten the
guilt on his confederate. Gould, and i'm
plicate a high Spanish Government
official.
The money was demanded from Senior
Teixeira under threats to publish his life's
history, and the alleged fact that he had
violently assaulted his wife while she was
in delicate condition. The detectives
had several interviews with Turnbull dur
ing the course of the negotiations to eX-
tort the money, the amount of which was
finally reduced to $3.50, and are in posses
sion of the letters written to the Brazilian
millionaire.
Senior Don Teixeira, who is a widower,
arrived here in October, 1896, with his
mother, Nine. Maria Louisa Teixeira,
from Spain. 1t was then announced that
the Teixeiras intended to invest their for
tune of about $50, 000, 900 in this country.
They spent half a million dollars erecting
a mansion at he corner of West End ave-
Eue and One Hundred and Fifth street in
this city. There mother and son have
sin ce lived quietly.
Consul Baldasamo comes into the case
because of his friend ship for Gould. He
gave TO Gould a letter Of recomme endation,
which Gould presented to Teixeira in ap-
plying for the position of private secre-
tary. When a detective, posing as the
agent OF Teixeira, conducted negotia-
tions with TurnbulI, the latter brought
| Gould into the case. Then the detective
/ inquired at the Spanish Consulate con-
{ cerning Gculd. The Consul said that he
| considered Gould emiuently fitted to act
as secretary to Teixera.
| Senior Teixeira has a reputation as an
! artist. He painted the cele brated picture
entitled THE First Communion OF
America" which took prizes in Paris.
| Madrid and Chicago. He is a first cousin
CT Dom Pedro, once Emperor OF Brazil.
Senor TeiXeira is reputed to own rich gold
mines in the republic of Brazil.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
BIG RECEIPTS FROM FOOTBALL.
Quite q Fortune Spent to Witness the
Exciting Games on Franklin
Field

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5. 5.-The an
nonncement was made to-day that the
games played on Franklin Field by the
University of Pennsylvania football team
this year produced gross receipts of over
500 600. The net return to the athletic
association accruing from this will amount
TO $4,000, the largest sum by 33 per cent
ever returned from football. The total
attendance has been over 100,0 600 Tor the
fourteen games played.
The Harvard game was the banner con-
test and there was an attendance of "a 600.
Seats sold al good prices, averaging 81 80,
making a gross return of nearly $35, 900.
OF this amount Harvard took 40 per cent.
The Cornell game drew %, 900 ut small Ell
rate, making the gross receipts about
$50, 600. Cornell drew % per cent. The
Indian game drew 15. 000 at regular prices
and netted Sl2 900, OF which the visitors
secured 25 per cent while the Lafay ct te
game drew 20,000 at the regular prices
The visitors getting 80 per cent. The ex
peases at tn smaller games were slight
Vile the attendance aggregated 20. 600 in
ten games.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
SANTA FE TIME SCHEDULE.
Numerous Changes Soon to Go Into
Effect on AH Parts of the
System.

TOPEKA, Dec. 5-The division super
intendent OF the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe has partially completed a new
timecard for passenger trains on all parts
OF the system, effective December 13 No.
l, which now reaches Kansas Civ, Mo-,
:55 P NJ, and leaves for Calf 1rnia at
2:25 will leave Chicago at $50 P NJ. and
reach Kansas City at IL NJ, leaving at
IL 80 via the main line. There will be no
afternoon train west OF Kansas City on
the main line except the Topeka plug at
2:3O. A new train, No. 81, will connect
with the fast mail from Chicago, which
will reach Kansas City at 2:10 P N bv
way OF the cutoff TO Emporia. No. l will
run on about the same time as before but
No. 21 will be faster train and will catch
No. at Albuquerque al the next norm
ing. No. % Will start from Albuquerque
and catch No. s at Newton, where it will
he merged into the latter train, reaching
Kans as City as No. s, without change oi
time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
MIS-. PULLMAN TO CONTEST.
Not Satisfied With the Provisions in
the VII of the Palace
Car Magnate.

CHICAGO, Dsc. 5.-Harriet Sanger
Pullman, widow OF the palace car mag
nate, is preparing to make trouble for
Robert 7. Lincoln and Norman B. Ream,
executors of the Pullman will. Instead
of accepting $50, 900 year and the Pull
man homes tead for lie, she is considering
the advisability Of demanding her dover
rights under the laws Of Illinois.
In fact, it is said she has already de-
cided upon this move. She has one year
from the date the will was filed for pro-
bate II which to decide whether to abide
by its provisions or demand O settlement
according to law. The practical d dsinher-
itance of ner twin sons, George NJ. Pull.
man Jr. and Walter Sanger Pullman, both
favorites with her, has not been without
influence upon her contemplated action.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Dan Stuart Expects to
Get Bob and Jim
in the Ring.
Will Offer a Most Liberal
Pulse to the Cham pion
HeaVyWeightS.
Three Places Selected Where the
Fight Could Be Held Without
Interference.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Dan Stuart has
decided to make an effort to arrange an
other contest between Robert FItz9im-
mons and James }. Corbett for the heavy.
weight championship OF the world. The
Texas sporting man says he believes that
the public wants Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons to meet again, and he will do all in
his power 10 have them face each other in
the roped arena once more. He intends
10 see both the principals and their mana
gers in the course OF the next two weeks,
and submit to them articles of agreement
calling for a contest to finish to take
place next July.
~ will offer them a liberal purse" said
Stuart. "and guarantee them absolute
protection. In order that they may not
lose anything if l fail to carry out my
agreement, l will post a substantial TOR
felt"
where do you propose to hold :he con-
tesl2 was asked.
al have three places in view" replied
Stuart, 'and they are much more access
ibe than Carson City. One of the places
is within forty-eight hours ride OF this
city and l have been guaranteed that
there will be no interference. | have
looked over considerable territory for the
contest during my trip West and South
and L am convinced that if Corhett and
Fitzsimmons mean business they will not
have any difficulty in settling their differ
ences in pugiistic wav.'
DO you favor any of the three places
you have in mind and can you tell me OF
its location ?"
NO; all are satisfactory and everything
VIII depend upon the inducements offered
SO far as the final Sc ection is concerned"
stuart sa q he did not care to name the
size of the purse he would offer for the
battle, but tnat it would be very liberal
one. In conclusion he said he was con-
vinced that both Corbett and F,z i'm
mons were anxious to fight and he did not
expect 10 experience any trouble in secur-
ing their signatures TO articles of agree
ment within the next TWO months.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
NICARAGUA ATRANsP0R7AT7ORLMES
Steamship and Railway Systems to Be
Constructed by the Atlas
ComDo1y

MANAGUA. NICARAGUA, Dec. 5 (Via
Galveston). H. Wicnmann, representing
the English corporation known as the
Atlas Steamship Company, has deposited
with the Treasurer OF Nicaragua $1,000 in
go as the company's guarantee under
its contract with the Nicaraguan Govern
ment, by the terms OF which the com pany
receives the exclusive right of steam navi-
CATION for thirty years on the Siico
lagoon, Lake Nicaragua and the river San
Juan del NoTte, with the exclusive right
also. for the same time of constructing q
tramways and railroads along the line
and at the best places 10 avoid the O b.
stacies in the river.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
MORE TROOPS SENT
TO KIAO-CHAU BAY
Germany Sends Re-enforCe-
ments to Guard Her Re-
cent Conquest.
Denial of the r epOre That Other
European Squadrons Have En-
tered the Harbor.
Special Dispatch to The CALL


BERLIN, Dec. 5.-When the German
re- endorsements, consisting OF four COM
panies of marines, num berng % officers
and 1900 men. and company of naval
artillery, arrive at KiaO-Chau Bay, for
which point, as already cabea, they will
soon set out, they will Bring the total
German force there up TO 1866 men, the
largest body Germany ever sent beyond
European waters. 1t is understo cd that
The reserves had to he drawn upon.
Erhe admiralty denies that other Euro
pean squadrons have entered the harbor
at Kiao -Chau 10 watch Ge-many's pro-
ceedings, and it is believed that ADMIRAL
Won Diederich would protest vigorously
ag ainst such an ?ttempt.
The Kolnische Z aitung regards the expe-
dilion as having twofold aim; first, 10
Obla missionary repaTatiOn, and second,
20 OBJ ain the concession of Kilo-Chau as
payment for past services rendered to
China by Germany in connection with
the conclusion of peace with Japan.
There IS much self-cong ratulation among
the Germans that the missionary incident
absolves the Government from the tedi-
Gus and perhaps abortive process OF dip o.
matiCally claiming Il coalng station in
the form of demand for treaty port or
a settlement on perpetual lease. II is be-
lieved unneces sary 10 take Great Britain
into account as she is occupied else
where, while Japan is not likely to resist
the coalition OF Germany. Russia and
France.
This is the contention of the Kolnische
Zeitung. At the same time it says that
Germany viii not be led by the allure
ments of France or Russia TO deviate
from policy OF moderation in China.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
HELD ~ EORGER.

JetreEer Stescdrt iqnaut Oper Hfs
Retention iH Jaif.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5-Harry Stewart, a
leweIer. was arraigned as a suspicious
character IN Police Court to-day and re-
manded until tomorrow for iden titica-
tlon. Stewart was arrested on Saturday
by Central Office detectives at the Hole
Cadillac on the strength of telegram
from the Chief of Police of Cleveland
OHIO, which stated that Stewart was want
ed for forging railroad tickets. Stewart
was very indignant over his arrest. He
says he is not the man wanted
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
DE YOURG'S FRIENDS ACTIVE.
Owing TO Major Handy's Illness They
Expect to Secure the Paris Ex-
position Place for the Editor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The friends of
NJ. H. de Young nave not abandoned
their hope of having him appoin e di-
rectOr-generaL for the United States at
the Paris exposition. 1t appears that
Moses Z. Handy, who has been slated for
this place, is seriously and perhaps criti-
cally i'll and Will in all probability not be
able TO accept, so De Young's fr ends are
active in his behalf. Among them is
George A. knight of San francisco, who
is a Willard's Hotel
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Fanntna to { ompete.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5-R. A. Heicks of
Dayton, Ohio, and Charles Grimm of
Clear Lake, Iowa, arrived in the city to-
day. They will compete in the first race
OF the shooting match, beginning to-
morrow. Helcks Is challenger for the
cast iron badge held by CIR nm. ]. A. Il.
Elliott OF The Kansas City party will ar
rive tom orrow. Among the visitors al
ready here are Famine OF San Francisco
and johnson of New YORK City. Several
changes are proba bic IL the makeup of
the Chicago team owing 10 retirements.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
MILITIA HEN GArHER.
IN Important Ma tonGt Contention
BE Held at st. Louts.

IN Important Ma tOnGt Contention 10
BE Held at st. Louts.
ST. LOUIS Dec. 5.-Miitary men are
gathering in this city from many States.
a national convention Of State militia will
be held here this week, and many subjects
pertaining to the welfare of organizations
will be discussed. The visitors will be
handsomely entertained.
A feature viii be the parade and drill
oy the First Regiment, n. G. M, at the
Coliseum, as a compliment to the vlsitne Q
diutant-generals. Missouri, Illinois,
Texas, Kansas and Arkansas will be par
icularly well represented at the conven-
Lion. kilograms indicate that many d is.
:inguished military men from every State
N the union are en- route. Maine and
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Fire In a Steamer, Hots.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-When the British
steamer Way bridge. Captain Evans, from
Savannah via Genoa, put into st.
Michael's to-day for coal fire was dis
covered in the after hold The flames
were subdued by steam, when it was
found goods had been damaged, to what
extent is not stated. Ths steamer pro-
ceedeu.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Severe Fire at Tulsa.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. ga special from
Tulsa, l. T., to the Republic says: Fire
originated in the general store of Prince
q Gillet to-day and destroyed over S1O0.-
00O worth uf property. The princlpaI
losers are: Fred G. Scott. Lynch Mer-
camille Company, Prince e. Gillet. the
Tulsa Banking Comrany. the Commercial
Hotel, George Is. Pecryman. Lewis &,
Bro lerick and Egan Bros. The Insurance.
will not exceed $25, 600
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
BLEW OUT HER BRAINS.
Poor Health Causes Mrs. Horceu to Com
init Suicide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec SIN meager
rooms in Charlotte street at midnight last
night Mrs. Lillian Howell aged 81 years,
blew out her brains with a revolver. She
had been a sufferer from chronic pneu-
monla for years, and believed she was a
hindrance 10 her husband, E. 2. Howell.
After she died Howell was with trouble
restrained from killing himself. They
were both students of the Kansas CITY
Homeopat hic College, coming here from
the Louisville (Ky.) Homeopathic College
i'll September. The body will be cremated
and The ashes sent to Madison, Wis,
Howelt's home, for burial.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06

where it fed on the high and dry grass
and was famed by a strong south wind.
The fire started near Ruth postotfce, near
the county line, ana swept with lightning
speed. 1t was an exciting night among
the farmers, who fought like demons TO
preserve their crops, the women and chill
dren assisting. The canyons running
east and west along Trail Creek finally
stopped the fire, but only after serious
property loss had been entaied. Many
tales of narrow escapes are told.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
NESS6GE TO PLAQUES MAJOR.
BOhentd tan A nsericans send Words of
E,i cOstr cement.

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-At a meeting of the
Bohemian citizens of Chicago to-day the
following message 10 the Lord Mayor of
Prague was prepared and cabled:
CHICAGO, Dec. SO Dr. Julius PodIipnv.
Lord Mayor, city Of Prague, Bohemid: The
Bohemiau-Amerlcans, in meeting assembled
at the Bohemian Turner Hall in Chicago, de-
sire to ex press to their bre ethren in Bon emf a
their heartfelt sympathy for the cause for
which they are struggling and commend the
firm stand taken by them in their fight Tor the
preservation If their language and their ma
ional existence. Polish and Slavonian repre-
sentatives joined the Bohemiaus with words
Of encouragement for the Bohemian cause.
COMMITTF FE
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
-DAY R4CE BEGINS.
Thirty str Men Start at the Crack OF
the PiItof,

the Ptrtof.
NEW YORK, Dec 5.-At 1915 A. NJ.
Starter Eddie Bald fired the pistol and the
thirty-sIx men were off in the six-day BIZ
cycle race at Madison-square Garden.
They rode in nine columns, four nen in
eaca. Hale, the winner OF last years con-
test, led the first lap, and Rice, who came
second in last years contest, led the first
mile. Time for first mile, 2:28 2.5.
Jimmy Michael rode two miles in 1902 %
before the e event was started. He tied
his Chicago indoor record.
Twelve thousand people cheered the
riders al the opening
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06

Large Number Of Italian Immigrant,
brought on 81 Sfeamer.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The Prince line
steamer Trojan Prince, which arrived
to day from Leghorn, Genoa and Naples,
brought lOO0 steersge passengers, the
greater portion OF them being women and
CHILDREN. This is the largest number of
ltailan mmierants brought by any one
steamer to this port in many months.
Inc state OF health on board was excel
lent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06

pie here. AT the orera-house Mr.. Bryan
lectured on bime tallism. Mr.. Bryan says
he will stay in Mexico for four weeks.
Yesterday he received an invitation by
wire 10 be the guest of President DaZ at
the Mexican capital. Mr.. Bryan in an in
terview gave it as his opinion that the
present Congress would De do-nothing
affair
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
Brunn Lear. for Merieo-

GUTHRIE. Dec. 5.-Hon. w. J. BRYAN
departed for Mexico this morning. after
being elaborately entertained by the peo-
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
To Cure n Cold in one No.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug.
gists refund the money if IL fails TO cure 25c
The genuine has l. b. q on each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
stccep OF a Pratrte Fire.

GUTHRIE. o. T., Dec. 5.-Las, night a
disastrous prairie fire ragged in D County,
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06
NEW TO-DAY.
80 llS |
INCORPORATED %s<s# kfs "a Etf8
LEADING CASH GROCERS.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK.
TELEPHONE SOUTH 2ee.

ALLEH HUM SOOIh 2S2s
Eggs, Best Fresh 35C dOz
The Kind that sold for soc dozen last week
Royal Dutch Cocoa zoe can
Fresh Creamery Butter, squares 4Oc
Catsup (Levin's best), pure, pints I5c>
Finnan Haddies, pound .l2c
Ciaret, Best California. 45c Gal
. years old. regular 75c
kippered Herring, imported zoe can
Boiled Cider, bottle 35C
French Petit Pois, imported, Can I7Jc
lie Court Mushrooms, can zoe
Old Hermitage Whiskey, qts. 81 bot
Brandy for cooking, bottle. soc
Whiskey (Rye or Bourbon) $3.50 gal
years. regular $50
Smoke Royal Princess Cigars,
Clear Havana ...........5C SC
We ship goods the country flee Of charge
within 100 miles.
1924 1925 MARKET STREET,
AND 1874 SIXTH STREET.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-06

We ship goods to the country flee Of charge
within 100 miles.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21

ceived here at the rate of from ten to
twenty cars per day. The receipts of
each day are sent forward by the first
train northbound, and each night
finds the dock as clear of fruit as it
was in the morning, before any of the
shipments of the day had been I'M
loaded. A considerable portion of the
fruit is made up into carloads at the
place of shipment, and is not rehand-
led here. With rare exceptions only
less than carload lots are rehandled
here.
The prices that have obtained so far
this season have been very satisfac-
tory for the standard sizes, but the
smaller sizes have not been yielding
returns that have proved satisfactory.
These prices for the desirable counts
have ranged from So down, although
for the first shipment of the season
$3.50 per crate was the price obtained.
AS suggested before, the attempt to
control the entire output of a given
crop of a locality, with the idea of
gaining for the grower the best pri-
ces, has not been before undertaken
on the scale that it has been in this
enterprise, but the practical operation
of these methods seems to have de-
monstrated that a combination may
be made for mutual protection that
cannot We classed as a trust or monop-
satisfactory results may be obtained
without harm to any.-Citizen.