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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
ADAM MURPHY ACQUITTED.
No Charge of EmbezzleDent Could
 Stand AQoinst Him.

The case of the Portland Cracker Com pany against Adam H. Murphy, which was a civil action charging the defend ant with embezzlement and seeking a re- covery of the moneys embedded, after a bitterly fought contest occupying twelve days. came to a conclusion in Judge Stacks court yesterday afternoon. The defendant by the unanimous verdict of the jury was acquitted of the charge of embezzlement.
 Murphy had been general manager of the corporation. In settling their ac- counts a dispute arose as to the amount of his commissions. He claimed that his commissions more than offset the moneys in his hands: while the corporation claimed that his commissions were less than the moneys in his hands by $l500 Murphy refused to pay over, claiming that he was not indebted; and the cor noration then brought a civil action against him for embeZZlement, and sought to have him imprisoned until the debt was paid.
 any indebtedness in the case the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for S756 three of the jurors dissenting. On the issue of embezZlement the verdict was Unanimous for the defendant. Murphy's attorneys moved for a judgment in the was based entirely upon the charge oi embezzlement, and as the jury found tha charge to be untrue, the defendant wa. entitled to a judgment. Judge SlacI seemed to be of that opinion, but, or motion of the attorney for the plaintiff argued. the question being whether tn, plaintiff should have a simple none, iudPment for S750 or whether the iudg ment should be for the defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
The w ell-KnOWn Cloak Manufacturer in More
 Trouble.
His Alleged Victim Accuses Him of a Serious Off,
 fenSe.
ONE CHARGE IS DISMISSED.
Serious Allegations Made in the Com plaint, Which Was Filed
 Yesterday.

l. Botwin, the cloak manufacturer who was arrested a few days ago on a serious charge preferred by Rosa Ja- cobsin, a pretty 15 year old child, was yesterday sued for S1O,O0O damages by her guardian, Leontine Jacobsin.
 Phe complaint which was filed with the County Clerk late yesterday after noon alleges that during said plain tiff's employment at said defendants place of business the said defendant acquired, by virtue of his position of employer of plaintiff, very great in huence. power and control over her. the said plaintiff, and showed to her (said plaintifO marked and continued atten- tions, devotion and affection. and very frequently during the time aforesaid he, defendant, whenever an opportunity presented itself prOfessed his great love, admiration and affection for the plaintiff herein, and did then and there and at divers and sundry times during the employment of said plaintiff in his (defendant's) said place of busi- ness manifest his love. admiration. af- lection and devotion to plaintiff by the most endearing epithets and by loving embraces, hugging and kisses. and thereby won her plaintiff 8 childish affections and made her believe and plaintiff did believe that he (said de fendanD loved plaintiff"
 The complaint further recites that Botwin on November 26, 1897, still further took advantage of the inno- cence of the fair plaintiff. In conclu- sion the plaintiff claims that she has been damaged in mind and body to the extent of S10.000 Archibald Campbell Is attorney for the girl
 The criminal charge which was pre- ferred against Botwin was yesterday dismissed by Judge Campbell on mo- tiOn of her attorney.
 AS he was leaving the courtroom he was rearrested on a warrant charging him with adultery, he being married man. He furnished S4000 bonds and was subsequently, released.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
WATER POLO FOR A CUP.
The Lust Motcb of the Series to Be Played This EVeniDg.

The third match for the Spreckels Challenge Cup between the Fort Mason Polo Team and the Lurline Swimming Club will take place at the Lurline Baths this evening.
 While the Lurlines feel confident or winning. still the game promises to be hotly contested one, owing to the fact that the Fort Masons have materially strengthened their team by the addition of two such veteran players as Machlllop and Hawthorne. ,,
 At the last match the Fort Masons were badly handicapped by the loss or two of their most valuable members and tnlS accounts for the very large score the Iurlines ran up-they winning by 10 O- IT is with the view of wiping out this score that Captain Bailey has decided to strengthen his team and the game prom ises to be the closest of the series
 If possible the Lurline Club will endeav- ar 10 send a team to Chicago during the summer to compete with some of the Eastern teams and the results would be Interesting as showing how the Western CTS would compare with their more skill ful Eastern opponents.
 The lineup of the Lurlines will be as follows: W. c. Powin (captain), right forward: J. A. Geddes, left forward; M de Lyons. center fOrwar; H. F. Brewer, center back; A. S. Cunha, right back; r. Shephard, left back; H. A. Widemann, goal keeper; F. L. Smith, E. A. Bozio, substitutes.
 there will be high and fancy diving and a fifty-yard race.
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horses. The bands of the Third Artil- lery and First Infantry will be up to date in music and style.
 The two companies of the First h. fantry stationed at Benicia barracks will be brought to the Presidio Sunday evening. Early Monday morning, inn mediately after the salutes are fired, the steamer General McDowell will bring the troops from the island posts to the peninsula. The troops may be landed at Meiggs wharf for the sake of convenience. The first idea was to con centrate all the troops at that wharf but an arrangement may be made be- tween the army people and the man. agers of the Union-street Railroad to transport the First Infantry from the Presidio to a point on Montgomery ave nue, near Montgomery street
 In army circles of this department the impression is strong that Colonel Ludington will be the next chief quar- termaster of the United States army. His past promotion, it is said, was gained by reason of his splendid abili- ties. He had a distinguished war rec ord as a volunteer before he was ap- pointed in the regular army. The rank of brigadier general was bestowed upon him for gallant and meritorious ser vice at the front. The great War Sec retary, Edwin M. Stanton, selected him for advancement on account of his ex- cellent record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

story front is not an elevating occupation, and so trade is confined mostly to the badge man.
 There are suggestive communications being sent around, too-atds must be provided with white hats and white gloves, and they are being given explicit instructions as to where and when to go and how each aid must identify himself and give the counterSign before he can be fitted out in all his official hnery.
 The executive committee met last even ing and listened to the usual reports from sub committees. The reports nave changed their tone somewhat: for while a week ago they were all of intention. now they tell of work done, of definite achievement. The plans are all matured and everything is practically ready: The parade committee is forming its line Of column and its line of march Is being cleared. The programme to be given at the Pavilion is finally completed, and decorations in place. The badges are all ordered for Sunday sure, and the arch and the fireworks and the children will all be ready on time.
 The Southern Pacific Railway is doing all it possibly can to advertise the jubilee throughout the State. Not only have handsomely Autographed posters been forwarded to every station on the road but rates have been so substantially re- duced as to make it easier for the class of people to whom railway tickets foI mere pleasure form an almost unpaSSable barrier.
 In speaking of the coming jubilee Pas Senger Agent Horsburgh said: "To form an estimate of the number of people who will visit San Francisco during jubilet week and the progress of the fair would at this time be impossible One thing l: certain, however, the numbers will fal exceed the first estimates. When We de cided to sell limited excursion tickets a reduced rates we sent what we considered to be an ample supply to each of our sta ton agents, but already orders for more excursion tickets have begun to pile in a an astonishing rate.
 'I think that in the larger cities thu most of the people who intend cominl have already made up their minds, an, many of them have purchased tickets but in the rural districts the case is jus the opposite. A man in the country i largely influenced by what his neighbo does, and if a few of the leading spirit in town decide to come you can brett, nearly count on the whole population but these people will not make up thei minds until the last minute. Then on will decide to come, and tell his neighbor This starts things to going in great shape and before the jubilee is fairly begun al will have decided to come to town to Sc
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
The Fifteen-Inch Guns Will Be Fired at 7 in
 the Morning.
The CannOnading May Be Heard a Long Distance
 From the City.
Soldiers of the Regular Army Will Make a Fine Display
 Next Monday.

Cannon-firing in honor of the open ing of Californias Golden Jubilee will be distinctly heard in San Francisco. There will be no popgun saluting nor. weak detonations from deteriOrated powder. The 15-inch guns at the Presi- dio will make a laundering noise in honor of the event and may rattle the windows in the immediate vicinity of the garrison. Twenty-one rounds will also be fired from the 15-inch guns of Alcatraz and Fort Point. The 10-inch guns of Fort Mason will give twenty one rounds. The firing will begin promptly at a. m.. from each of the forts named in the order issued by General Shafter on authority of the Secretary of War.
 Soldiers of the infantry, cavalry and artillery, stationed at the Presidio and island posts, are taking the keenest ln- terest in the approaching event It IS now arranged, although the official order has not been announced, that the regular troops in the procession will be commanded by Colonel M. r. Miller, Third Artillery. The First Infantry will he commanded by Colonel Evan Miles. The regiment will be formed in two battalions of four companies each. The Third Artillery will probably be formed in three battalions-one of light artii- lery and two of foot batteries. Lieu tenant Colonel Williston, an old Cali fornian, who left this State atthe begin ming of the war for active service at the front in the cause of the Union, will command the regiment. The four troops of the Fourth Cavalry in one battalion will make a fine display. The troopers are much concerned about spectators getting in the way of their
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
hnt this narade and Mininr

the fun.
 'I think that this parade and Mining Exposition will do more 10 advertise San Francisco as the proper outhtting point for Alaska than could have been accom- plished in any other way. Not only will 1t bring a vast multitude of pleasure seekers to the city, but many prospective miners will come to gain little practi- cal information before starting to the north. and, incidentally, purchase their We sell tickets at reduced rates on all regular trains arriving in San Francisco between January 20 and 24. with the re- turn limit fixed at February. The rates are one and one-third fare for 125 miles or less, one and one-tifth for POO miles and one fare for over 200 miles,"
 The Native Sons and Native Daughters of Redwood have announced that they will come to the city nearly 800 strong. They will come Sunday evening and Mon day morning. and will all be on hand for the Native Daughters reception to be given Tuesday in Native Sons Hall.
 Mrs J. E. Raufe has been added to the reception committee by the Native Daughters.
 A football game between teams from companies H and l. of the League of the Cross has been arranged for Monday the game to be for the League championship of the season. The game will commence at D. m., at Sixteenth and Folsom
 The following roster of school children and their officers will be in the parade under command of Professor H. c. F. Stahl:
 Hancoclz-2OO boys and 200 girls: Officers Alfred Berard. George Schltter. Christina Jackson and Helen McKevitt.
 Adams Cosmopolitan-l50 boys: Officers Albert Cohu Lewis B. Jacobs. Fred Baumeis- ter. Fred samuels and Bernard Poetz.
 Hearst Grammar-100 boys. Ofhcers-Wil- liam Smith, Robert Moeller and Bradford Perry.
 C'lement-15O boys: Ofhcers-Willam c. Ol- we'll Albert Howard, Harry FOorhien, Albert Howard, Hans Scharowsky and Gerald Beau mont. - CreIlmann. Gertie Gallagher, Eddie Weber and May Merrill.
 Rincon-lOO girls: Ofhcers-Elsie Quinn, Liz zie Bresliu, Amelia Merz and Sophie Hammer lander.
 Fairrnount-10O boys and 100 girls Officers Charles Afulhagen, Frank Miller, Ernest Far enkop. lone Walker and PaUlna Hinderer.
 Irving Scott-100 boys and 100 girls: Officers Charles Stran, Eddie Lester, Jeannette Sur gers Rosetta Secasher. George Scharetg, Ed ward Keating. Alice Arnold and Ethel Jeffrey.
 Buena Nista-75 boys and girls all told off, cers-WiHie Schulz and Metha Wind
 The girls will meet at Harrison School and the boys at Jefferson School.
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the eight companies of the regiment and Adjutant- General Barrett and Brigadier- General Warfield were also present. The subject of the parade on Monday was discussed, and it being made to appear that all the companies of the regiment cannot comply with the order to appear in full-dress uniform, for the reason that several of the companies have never re- ceived such uniforms, permission to ap- pear in service uniform was granted.
 The subject of rifle practice was taken up and discussed. The expressed opinion was that at this time it is in a very un- satisfactory manner. The regimental rife inspector was instructed to prepare rules to conform with the revised rules
 Colonel Fairbanks gave the officers an outline of the work to be performed by the several companies during the year in order that there shall be uniform sys- tenn in performing that work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Dramatic and Song Recital.

A dramatic and song recital will be given in Westminster Presbyterian Church. corner Webster and Page streets. on Friday evening, January 2S, at s o'clock A varied and interesting pro- gramme is promised by the projectors of the affair. Those who will take part are: Mrs. Laura Geddes Sheldon, reader; Mrs w. w. Smith, soprano; J. Wheaton Leonard, barytone; J. Clem Bates. bary- tone, and Mrs. Edith Johnson Batchel- der, accompanist. The entertainment will conclude with the pantomime, My Faith Looks Up to Thee" in which Miss Ruth Sheldon and Miss Maud Thomson will appear. The recital will no doubt attract a large audience and will be well worth seeing
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
OLYMPIC CLUB FISTICUFFS.
Mcconnell and Griffo Will Box Fif-
 teen Rounds on February 5.

The Olympic Club will give a boxing tournament on the evening of February g. Billy Kennedy, the boxing match maker, was about town yesterday hunt ing up talent, and at late hour he suc- ,ceeded in matching Young Griffo and Me AConnen of the San Francisco Athletic Club. The nghtweights have agreed to fight fifteen rounds and to enter the ring at 138 pounds or less. Mcconnell will train in this city, but Griffo will go to sulphur spring near Vallejo, at which place he will exercise until February ].
 An attempt was made a,t to match e Jimmy my same evening. but as Lawlor held out for more money than the club could see it's way clear in giving, the matter or match making was postponed until to-day when some lightweight with less pretensions than Lawlor will be discovered who will meet the Australian in ten-round ar
 The National and Occidental clubs will file petitions with the Health and Police Committee of the Board of Supervisors to-day for boxing permits
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
BLYTHE CASE.
The Decree Amended oDd New EjectDent Complaint Filed
 in the Mdttor

United States Circuit Judge Morrow yesterday granted the motion of E. Burke Holladay of counsel for the Kentucky Blythes, to amend the final decree of the court in the matter of the Blythe estate, so as not to bar MT. Holladay's clients from beginning other actions in the mat ter The amendment consisted of the ad- dition of the words For want of federal or equitable jurisdiction and without or maintain an action at law"
 An amended complaint in the action of eiectment brought by the Kentucky Blythes against Florence Blythe Hinck- ley was flied later on.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Knocked Down by a Blow as She Elm erqeS
 From Her Room.
Desperate Crime in a Private Lodging House on
 Kearny Street.
A SUSPECT UNDER ARREST.
The Police Are Convinced That They Have the Right Man Under
 Arrest.

Mrs. Vesta Smith, who conducts boarding house at 23S Kearny street, was the victim of a brutal robber early yesterday morning.
 Shortly after 2 o'clock Mrs. Smith, who was attending a sick lodger, heard a peculiar noise in the hallway. She emerged from the room, and was con- fronted by an evil-looking man, who asked her if she was the landlady. She said yes, whereupon the robber struck her a stunning blow between the eyes. As she fell Senseless to the floor her assailant hurriedly searched her clothing, but failed to find anything of value. He then darted down stairs and made his escape. Mrs. Smith re- covered consciousness a short time af- terward, and after considerable effort managed to reach her own apartments. Throwing herself on her bed she re- lapsed into inconsistencies and re- mained in that condition until o'clock when a friend succeeded in arousing her. The police were at once notified and Detectives Cody and Dinan were detailed to find the criminal.
 Last evening they arrested a noto- rious character named Campbell, and locked him up in the tanks pending an ! investigation.
 The suspect is we'll known to the po- lice. Several years ago he gained con- siderable notoriety through his asso- ciation with the notorious Sydney Bell who is undergoing a life sentence in the penitentiary for highway robbery Campbell turned States evidence, and was discharged from custody.
 | From the description given of her as sailant by Mrs. Smith the detectives arc satisfied that they have the right man ! Last night the unfortunate woman was still confined to her bed from the ef- ! fects of the blow. To-day she vii
 visit the City Prison for the purpose ! of identifying her supposed assaiiant
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Divorce Suits Filed.

Frank F. Adams has filed suit for a divorce against his wife, Stella Adams, on the ground of desertion. George w. Kneib has commenced suit for divorce against his wife, Esther Kneib. As a cause of action he alleges desertion. Ray Manheimer has applied for a divorce from M. Manheimer on the ground of desertion. Hattie Narston has asked the court to grant her a divorce from her husband, A. M. Narston, on the ground
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
VIOLATED AN AGREEMENT.
C. L. Fisber Sues tbe California Oil and Transportation Con-
 pdny for DGmOQes.

c. L. Fisher has commenced suit against the California Oil and Transporta- tion Company to recover S16.0O0 damages. alleged to have been sustained through the violation of an agreement. The plain tiff states that last October the defend ants agreed to sell to him for 5000 the bark Enoch Talbott. the bark to be de- livered about the 1st of November, 1897. The defendant has refused to deliver the bark according to agreement, it is alleged and has disposed of 1t to other parties Owing to the violation of the agreement the plaintiff believes that he has been damaged in the sum sued for and he asks for judgment accordingly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

her husband had treated her with ex- treme cruelty was substantiated by sev- eral witnesses. The defendant was or dered to pay Mrs. Harris alimony in the sum of S25 each succeeding month. Jen- nie Rothenberg was granted a divorce from her husband, John .Rothenberg, by Judge Belcher, on the ground of failure to provide. The plaintiff was granted the custody of her minor child. Mathilda Thurber was granted a decree of divorce from Charles r.. Thurber on the grounds of cruelty and failure to provide.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

\ across the street to tell of the ap-
 preaching week of festivity, nor do
 merchants need to display the car A nival cOlors to the glOrifying of the highways and the darkening of their shops. for the street faker is at hand and he is an advertisement vociferously ad- vertising the celebration with his leather lungs
 He is on Market street and all its inn portant branches, and he has as many different articles to sell as a curbstone peddler in the Christmas season. Badges form the principal portion of his stock in trade, but he has more than badges, and his wares run from a scarfpin fac-simile of the first nugget to a seven-foot figure of the parti-colored miner who dug the same and who is holding it up for the edifcation of succeeding generations. The stars and triangles and figure Ss which are stacked up along the buildings of the more condescending store owners would tempt any householder to decorate, and the colors are enough to warm his toes as well as his heart, but to carry home under ones arm decorations enough for three
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
In the Divorce Courts.

Abe Harris was granted a divorce from
 his wife, Nellie Harris. by Judge Troutt yesterday on the ground of willful deser- ton. Mathilda Norton was granted her application for a divorce from James H. Norton. The plaintiffs allegation that
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
THE FIFTH REGIMENT.

A meeting of the board of officers of the Fifth Regiment Infantry, Second Brigade, was held last night in the Cali fornia, Colonel Fairbanks presiding.
 There were present representatives from
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Esitor Noddc;u of Modesto Weds.

STOCKTON, Jan. 20.-J. H. Maddrill of Modesto, editor of the Modesto News. was married here this afternoon to Mrs. I. M Sherman of Los Angeles. The couple left for San Francisco for their honeymoon trip.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
To cure o Cold m One Dov

Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure 25c The genuine has L. B. e. on each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
BALDWIN GROTTO,
Corner of Market and Powell Street

Beginning tomorrow, Saturday. Evening Concerts by STARK VIENNA ORCHESTRA an Unrivaled Organization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
AXTELL,

named Lou and the other Gussie
Wilkes. One Of these he bred TO Jay
bird, son OF George Wilkes. and the
other to William l., also by George
Wilkes. Neither of these sires was at
all well known at that time, so II was
either exceedingly great fortune or else
remarkably sound judgment that
prompted MIR. Williams TO make the
selection, for the colt foal from Gussie
Wilkes was Allerton, and the colt from
Lou was Axtell.
The colts We're early developed by
their owner. and both gave promise OF
great speed. AXtell was undoubtedly
Che earlier developer. for at 3 years OF
age he trotted TO "A record of 2:l2 and
was looked upon as the wonder OF the
trotting world at that time. Mr.. Will
liams for some time prior 10 this rec
ord breaking achievement had been del
uged with offers for Axtell. Among
others was the we'll known Mr. John w.
Conley of Chicago, one Of the best
judges of trotting horses to be found
anywhere. At the Washington park
meeting in Chicago IN 1889 Mr.. Conley