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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
AINsWoRTH A BENEDICT.
He Has Married Miss Ida Murphy G
Oakland.

Oakland.
OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. 6.-The friends of
Captain George r. K. Ainsworth were
much surprised this evening to learn that
he had taken bride in the person of Miss
Ida Murphy OF Oakland, young lady 10
years OF age.
The couple proceeded to San Francisco
this afternoon, where marriage license
was issued to them and the marriage
ceremony performed. The couple have
not returned TO Oakland to- night, and are
supposed to spending their honeymoon in
San Francisco. No one in Oakland
imagined that Captain Ainsworth contem-
plated marriage. his friendship Tor Miss
Murphy being looked upon as sort of
fatherIy regard for her, which she recipro-
Gated as daughter would.
CAPTAIN Ainsworth is 6J years of age,
and has kept grocery-store in West Oak
land ior long time. He is supposed to
be quite well 10 do. Miss Murphy lived
near Captain Ainsworth's store and her
acauaint lance with him began some
four months ago, eliminating to-day in
her marriage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

to conclude with the third act of Faust
Nine. Nordtca, Marguerite; Nine. Scalchi,
Slebel; Nine. Audra, Martha; Barron Berthald,
Faust: John c.. Dempsey, Mephistopheles.
Thursday, January 21-Miscellaneous concert
and part OF the last act OF Wagner's ''Sieg-
fried" in costume, with scenery, aecoutre-
ments, etc. Nine. Nordiea, Brunhilda; Barron
Berthald, siegfried. Saturday matinee, JAM
uary 23-Miscellaneous concert, to conclude
with the last act of Verdrs ell Trovatore."
Nine. Nordica. Leonora; Nine. Scalchi. Aus
eena; Barron Bertha!d, Manrico; John c.
Dempsey, Count di Luna.
One of the prettiest girls in the Brown
ies' company was Miss Marie R. Gage,
who is the daughter of a wealthy iron
merchant in St Louis and niece of Sey-
mour Gage, the Chicago capitalist. She
has been engaged by Frohman TO appear
in one OF his com anles in New York next
fall. The Denman Thompson company
made her an excellent offer while she was
at the Baldwin, but she could not cancel
her present engagement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
NEW TO-DAY.

If your tea is not good,
why don'tyou drink water ?
It is cheaper and better for
you than poor tea.
If it IS good, your stom-
ach is glad to get it; does its
work better.
ScAz12lag's Best is good
tea-at grocers' in pack
ages.
Schilling & Company
San Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

and other tar acids. The railroad company
contends that at the time of the importation
these articles were entitled to be entered free |
OF duty under the coal-tar act Collector Wise |
and the General Board of Appraisers held that |
these articles are subject TO pay duty as dis |
titled oils. The railroad company has ap- |
pealed from this decision and the CommiS- |
sioners will take testimony
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
Recovered From the Bay.

The body of an unknown man was found
floating in the bay off LON bard-street wharf
by the Harbor Police yesterday. 1t was re-
moved TO the Morgue. The features were de-
stroyed past recognition by the acton of the
water. The man had been well dressed in
black cutaway suit He wore cork-soled boots.
face French watch, chain, nail file and COM
mon knife.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
A HIT OF THE SEASON.
The Great Sale Inaugurated by Call
1eau's Cloak House.

Last Saturday Mr.. Armand Cailleau, corner
Geary street and Grant avenue, announced
that he would retire from the cloak and suit
business. Since the announcement the fl nest
stock of ladies' wear has been cut to little or
nothing. The outcome of this is that all the
different styles of capes, cloaks, dresses, even
ing wraps and furs are going like wildfire.
Ladies desiring to see the excitement need
only go TO the store and look at the crowd
waiting to get the many barg aims.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
ANNA JOHNSON'S DEATH.
DR.. G. j. sharp Charged by the Coro-
ner's Jury With Being Respon-
sibIe for it.

OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. 6.-An inquest
was held tonight into the death of Anna
Johnson. The facts in the case have
already been published. Many witnesses
were examined, and the Jury returned
verdict that charged DR.. c.. Sharp with
being responsible for the girls death be-
cause of performing an illegal operation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
nwinters, Suit for Damages.

The suit OF George Winters against Charles
NJ. Shortridge. editor and proprietor of THE
CALL for 500. 900 on account of alleged libel,
has been transferred from Lassen County to
the Superior Court of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
A Question of PAYING DUTY

Within the next few days case of more or
less interest in commercial circles will be
heard before the United States Commissioner.
Some time ago the Southern Pacific Company
received two consignments OF creosote oils
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ADJUSTMENTS.

BALDWIN THEATER.-"The Cd Homestead"
COLUMBIA J HEATER-"S Shaun Rhue.
MoRosCo oPERA-HoUs In the Name Of
the Gar
ALcAzAR THEATER.-"A Serious Tangle"
TIvoLI OPERA House." Jack ana The Bean
STALK
Observation-Disclosures Vaudeville.
CIRcUs RoYAL-Eddy and Mason sts.--Prof O..
+. Gleason.
Y NJ. G. A. AUDITORIUM. corner Mason and Ellis
streets-Orlental Entertainments.
EE CHUTEs And SKATINa RINK.-DaIIy at
Haight street, one block east of the Park
sUTRo BArHs-Bathing and performances
PACIFIC o>sT JOCKEY CLuR.-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

''Jack and the Beanstalk" continues to
tax the seating capacities of the Tivoli.
Next week the second edition of the bur-
lesque containing number of new spe-
cialties will be presented.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

The Orpheum's really strong bill is reap
ing Its reward in the shape of packed
houses. ALI the new acts have taken we'll,
though the baIlets still remain the chief
attraction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

The following is the programme for the
Nordica concerts at the Baldwin Theatre /:
Tuesday. January 19-Miscellaneous concert,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
AUCTION SAILS.

BY s. BAscH-This day, January T. Furni
tnre. at 3l9 321 sntter street. at 1880 O'Clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

The double bill at the Alcazar is attract
ing well this week. The curtain-raiser is
prettily acted and ga Serious Tangle" is
one of those bright and frothy comedies
which amuse an audience without taxing
any ones mental capabilities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07

"In the Name of the Gar" at the
Grand, is melodrama that teens with
sensation and has concessions to the more
cheerful popular taste in the shape OF a
comic Irish groom and French maid,
who sing comic songs and generally
enliven the gloom of life among anar-
chists' oppressors. The comic songs are
all hailed with delight and are nightly
encored. Leslie Moresco has q sym
pathetic part as the American, who always
bobs up serenely in time TO rescue his
friend when he is at the last gasp, and
Mortimer Snow takes kindly TO the part of
the friend who is rescued. "In the Name
of the Gar" is we'll staged and the all
around caste is satisfactory.
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NEW To-LAY-AmUsEMENrs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
MIDWEEK THEATER NOTES
Some Attractions That Draw Large
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the Nordica-
ScaIchi Concert.

ScaIchi Concert.
"The Old Homestead is drawing salts
factory audiences at the Baldwin. The
quartet and choir-singing are especially
enjoyed.
The next dramatic attraction at the
Baldwin will be Modieska, who will open
on the 18th inst. in "Magda."
The members of the Joseph Murphy
company at the Columbia are rapidly re-
covering from their recent indisposition.
The star himself was not we'll enough 10
act last night and may not be able to do
so for some days; meanwhile his brother
will supply his place.
Next week the company will present
kerry Cow"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

| Almost without an exception was the
I wish expressed that the good old man
would live Tor many years yet and many
lips unused 90 prayer hreathed soft petit
tions Hcagcnward that his life might be
spared.
IL was astonishing, too 10 hear how
many men and women there are in Rich
mond to-day who have never seen him.
such was his retiring manner and dis
position and aversion to making any show
OF himself a8 me- expressed II often
SUCH WE'RE THE LAST HOURS.
such were the last hours and the pass
ing away Of % man whose name Will Doe
household word I'm Richmond and Vir-
eInia 90 Ions as men ana women shall adj
miro tho traits Of industry. intelligence
and genuine love Of his fellow men, which
were prominent ln Major Lewis Gintcr.
10 towering shaft OF marble. no inn
posing mausoleum no monumental
hrasscs can preserve so well the memory
OF such man as the hearts which hold
anectionate remembrance Of him and
which are sad and sore to-day after the
passing o. the Angel Of Death.
"rO live in hearts we leave behind is
not 10 die" and ne lives in the hearts OF
The thousands Of men, OF widows and Of
orphans whom he had made glad by his
bonevolence and goodness TO them.
From every one Of these thanks will be
given that his pure and noble life was
given them for an example which they
viii strive TO follow
Tho news OF his death spread rapidly
an over the city in spite Of the nearness
of the hour TO midnight and expressions
Of sorrow were heard from every quar-
ter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Ills Career Was Remarkable and Was
Crowned with Success.


Young Gintcr was only eighteen years
OF age when ne came to Richmond.
He is described boy those who knew him
soon after he settled in this city as rather
thin, but mature in appearance. and
marked by his dignihed and thoroughly
business like manner He was full Of
energy. and seemed TO be restless and
dissatisfied unless engaged in some ac-
tive work
IL was not long after young Gintcr
came TO Richmond before he established
himself IN business on his own hook lie
had no partner. and the store which was
filed with q general assortment OF fancy
furnishings. was understood to be the sole
property Of Lewis Glnter. II was locat-
ed on east Main street. almost opposite
where the old 81. Charles Hotel building
now stands
Mr. Ginter applied himself closely 10
his business, ana spent little time in the
ordinary pleasures. He was Of "A retired
nature. and cared little for gaiety. nothing
for what was known as society life From
early In the morning until after sunset.
and sometimes until late al night the
ambitious and thrifty youth could he seen
at his place Of business. looking over his
accounts or helping 10 arrange articles
on the shelves OF the store.
He gradually built Up a nourishng
trade. and put aside some money with
which TO increase his business. 10 was
not very long before he grasped an op-
portuuity 10 branch out into a new mcr-
camille channel Recognizing larger
demand for his goods be decided 10 in
crease his stock. To do this II was neces-
sary 10 secure a more roomy store-house.
and so he removed higher up Main street.
and opened his establishment I'm the
building now occupied by the Western
Union Telegraph Company. between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. on the
south side OF Main. This was a little
west Of the most central business quar-
ter. but the young merchant had seen
that the growth OF the retail trade was
I'm that direction. and he ayailcd himself
OF tho opportunity offered in location.
FORMED A PARTNERSHIP.
Mr.. Ginter remained IN the fancy fur
nlshing business for awhile. ana con-
tinuei to build up a lively trade. He
became one OF the familiar figures In that
mart OF the business quarter and II was
generally understood that he was pros
pering steadily.
During his early career In Richmond he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The story og Major Ginier's Useful
Life.

In the death Of Major Glntcr. passed
away man who has done more for the
material Development Of Richmond and
vicinity than any other citizen. lie con-
siantly bore in mind the interests Of this
city. and never neglected suitable op-
portunlty 10 do something for Richmond
Major Gintor had a remarkable busi-
ness career. bordering upon the sensa-
t!onal. From 4 boy with no capital he
amossod fortune. While stn in the
prime OF manhood. falling I'm business by
reason Of a great financial panic. he
started afrcsh. and with that energy.
foresight application and business tact
which characterized The man. ne was
soon upon his feet again. and his in
aucnce was felt On mercantile and manu-
featuring circles Rapidly he pushed for
ward and every enterprise he turned
his mind 10 resulted successfully.
His career has been varied and inter-
esting. he was one Of the most far
sighted business men IN this country. His
judgement was often sought by others.
ana many had implicit confidence in his
advice and opinions.
II Is not the purpose OF this articI. to
give complete nd detailed account or
Major Gintcrs le. Ills experiences in
the fields OF commerce and manufacturing
would make an Interesting book IN itself.
The purpose Of tlis article is to give an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

leaving it tin ne came back TO Richmond
on May 18th.
varying days and weeks followed. when
the sick man was sometimes better or
worse. and. as another effort to restore
his health. a "trip to Bar Harbor was ar
ranged for him at the beginning Of the
hottest days of GUNNER
GRADUALLY GREW WORSE
Accompanied by his devoted family,
Mrs. Young Miss Young. Miss Arents,
Lewis Ginter Young and Mr.. Anton il.
Thierman he LETT RlchmoGd for Bar
Marbor. on July 9Th last.
There was Improvement noticeable I'm
MS condition for several weeks Of his
stay. and then his condition grew to be
unlavorable.
Doctor Hunter Mcclure went 10 him.
during his visit ,hcre and remained with
him two weeks. IN tho month OF August.
AZ the request of Major Gintcr. who
wished TO return. the party started home
ward, stopping in New York for rcs5. and
reached Richmond on september ?. 1891
The journey 10 and from Bar Harbor
was made in a special Pullman car. with
every comfortable appliance.
Returning, the private car was detached
from the regular train of the Richmond,
fredericksburg and Potomac railroad at
Acca Station near Richmond and a sid
ing was taken there
From Acca Major Ginter was carefully
and slowly driven to "Westbrook,' where
ne remained until the end came
AWAITED THE END.
Al that earthly skill could do to save
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

war. Mr.. Alvey subsequently removed to
California. and now resides loo san Fran
cisco. MIR. Arents is treasurer OF the
American Tobacco Company. with his
HEADQUARTERS In New York city.
DID A BIG BUSINESS.
The concern OF which Mr.. Glnter was
af the head did a large and hourishing
business for years. Their principal lines
Of goods during the iitties were linens.
white goods and woollen fabrics OF VI
rIous kinds They carried a hnc assort-
ment and dealt directly with the factorlcs
themselves. importing the greater part OF
their stock. Mr.. Ginter went to Europe
almost e'1ry year 10 make his purchases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The brilliant record which he made ln
the Confederate service Wlil be more fully
set forth later bon This article. II - only
necessary hero 90 touch briefly upon his
service as a Confederate quick in action.
cool tn time of danger, ana courageous
at the most critical point in a charge.
lie entered the Confederate army "a
Quartcrmastcr under General Joseph X.
Anderson In June. 1862. he became Com
missary OF q brigade formed Of four
Georgia regiments and paced under the
command OF General Anderson. After ths
resignation OF General Anderson In July,
NO. General Edward l.. Thomas. now OF
Oklahoma Territory. was placed inscom-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

phone bells I'm their Offices ringing. and
the enquiry coming over the wire: How
is Major Gmter?" while az almost every
stsD on the street would the same query
be put to report,rs as they wcat thcir
rounds
II was a genuine and heartfelt sympa-
thy and interest, too that were felt. that
were not TO be mistaken for curiosity and
formality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03


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ment which Affected MAJOR "in'er at tn''
ume' o'' "e frequently eAplesS'u NM
SOFT "s ieeOns un"e"' ana ueS''ouS Vi d"
complete change OF scene 80 arrange
menis were promptly made Tor MS taxing
Trip To EUROPE anu "'ooi"p'i''" ny
Dis physician DR. Hunter Mc'uirei ms
niece MISS trace A'eh's' ana ms s,''e-
l'r>' Mr a. -. lnlorm'nh' ne sa'ieo OF
the Cunard cteamship 'tonpania' july
j. lNo
The party remained I'D Europe un'l
No'emn'r OF 'hat year i"n''"S AT N'"
noiN' %" '''u'n' OF No'''"''r .''"' ana
arriving ih i'''"I''no OH inc '''" VI NO
'emoer
During 'he p'roo o. 'n"' '''p' "''i'
abroad. De was iholSpos'u' Du' not see
rionsly, those attacks "l "'n'SS pe'"E' as
ho afterwards s'io' forernnners OF his
last and fatal illness. when he returned
he was feeling stronger ana better than
nc had been Tor % long time. and there
wore few more moments of illness Tor aim
until thc early spring Of iN91
Aieior Gutcr then fclt that his health
was impaired. ANA that his advanced age
must Doe considered. so in April 1907 ne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

and prolong his NE. was done by his
faithful physicians. Doctor Hunter Nc
CURE and Doctor stuart Mcclure.
The celebrated DR.. Janneway. Of New
YORK came to Richmond during the last
months OF Major Ginter's Illness. at the
request Of Dr Hunter Mcclure. as con-
sulting surgeon.
Major Ginter had the greatest faith
and confidence in the Doctors Mcclure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

but Dr. Hunter Mcclure wished 10 have
his diagnosis and treatment of the case
confirmed. DIR. Janncway after examina-
tlon pronounced DR.. McGuires diagnosis
and treatment to DE correct and proper,
and went his way.
Major Gntcr was early apprised Of his
approaching dissolution and bravely
awaited the end. 10 his Intimate friends
he sometimes spoke Of the short time IN
which he had to live, but always with
perfect resignation.
During the last few days OF his life
ne was unconscious.
IL was not thought by his physicians
that he suffered at AN in these last mo-
mcnts of his existence ass ne lay quietly
waiting the summons, which comes alike
to rich and poor
Or. Stuart Mcclure had tcen in the
closest attendance upon Major Gntcr
ever since Lis late illness took what was
thought would DE "a fatal turn and spcnt
the DAYS and nights at his bedside a.
"Wcstbrook.
rvery movement and action OF the pa-
tient had most careful watching ard
every thing that medical skill could do
was done for him, by Dr Stuart McG"ir-
and his distinguished iamer Dr. Hunlcr
Mcclure.
GREAT ANXIETY.
All these days the interest manifested
by the public in his condition was very
great, how great IS known better per-
haps 20 newspaper men than anybody
else
Almost every moment were the telc-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
BRAyE SOLDfER.

lie Made a Splendid Record On the Field -
Battle.
Soon after the war broke out Mr.. Gintor
sold out his entire business ana entered
the Confederate army serving through
out the struggle with credit 10 himself
and honor TO the brigade with which no
was connected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
LEWIS GINTER.
Death Of This Public
Spirited Citizen.
A GREAT BLOW TO RICHMOND
VIII be NOUrned by Thousands Of
Citizens
THROUGH VIRGINIA AID THE SOUTH.
Monuments 10 Ills LibsTalitv on Every
Hand.
HB HAD A GREAT BUSINESS CAREER.
IN Example Which Young Men Might
Emulate
BOUKTlFUL IN HIS MANY CHARITIES
Bnd Always Ready 10 Help Those Who
Help Themselves.
BOUETIFUL IN HIS MANY CHARITIES
Bnd Always Ready 10 Help Those Who
Help Themselves.
GREATLY BELOVED BY ALL RICHMOND.

IN o. Death Of Major Ginter Passed Away
Noble. Kind.Hearted, High-SIinded
and Useful citizen, who Was Ever
Ready 30 give Freely of His Great
Wealth for the Development
of This City and the Well
fareof Her People-EX-
pressions OF Those
Who Knew Him
Best - Story
Of His
Life.