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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
HER GOLD PIECE
 INCREASED TENF0LD
REMINDER OF ELLEN ToRPEY, ONCE A REAL ESTATE AGENT.
She Was Thought to Be Dead, but Is Still Alive in the Asylum
 at Stockton.

Over thirty years ago Ellen Torpey, young Irish woman, walked into the old Clay Street Savings Bank and deposited a $2O gold piece at interest. She was aln- bilious and determined to go into the real estate business, and was probably the only woman who ever embarked in that calling in this city.
 In 1871 she became a frequent visitor to the Old City Hall and made herself a nuisance by telling judges and clerks Of imaginary suits she was prosecuting against persons who had taken her prop erty. Her chief delusion was that the real estate brokers and lawyers had con- spired to rob her. This went on for about six months and then she was taken be- fore the Commissioners of Insanity and sent to the Stockton Asylum, aL the age
 A few weeks ago Oscar T. Shuck, in the line of his researches as attorney Tor absent heirs, discovered that Ellen was still living in the asylum, showing no prospect of recovering her reason alter d tlying to find her kindred under the inn pression that she was long since dead, and as soon as he discovered that she was still alive he at once reported the case to Secretary Carrere of the State Board of Commissioners in Lunacy.
 The unfortunate woman's SZg piece had swollen by interest to $200 and the State being entitled to it for maintaining her so long, Myron E. Wolf was, at the h. stance of the board, appointed her guar dian. He reported to Attorney Shuck yesterday that he as guardian had col iected the money and paid 1t over to the superintendent of the Stockton Asylum.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
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CONVENT GIRLS GRADUATE.
Commencement Exercises of the Class of '96" Held Before a Large
 Audience.

Among the interesting commencement exercises held during the past week were those given by the graduating class of the Presentation Convent on Powell and Lom- bard streets. The closing exercises were held in the assembly hall, which was beautifully decorated with flags, banners and the handiwork of the pupils in honor of the occasion. A well-arranged and en- joyable programme preceded the distri- button of medals and other tokens pre- sented for excellent scholarship, and was rendered before a large and enthusiastic audience of friends and relatives. Those who received medals are as follows: For Highest Merits-Miss Ethel Graves, Com mercial Class B; Miss Marie Chesworth, Miss Katie Cashin, Ninth Class, won by Miss Katie Cashin; Miss Emma Castig- lioni. Eighth Class; Miss Agnes Behan Seventh Class; Miss Leonie Rohmer, Sixth Class. Gold medal for Christian doctrine, donated by Rev. T. Carraher, awarded to Miss Nellie Hayes; gold medal for music, donated by Mrs Joseph Kirk, awarded to Miss Mary McDeVitt; silver medals for Christian doctrine awarded to Miss Az nes Supple and Miss Mary Hannigan; sil- Yer medal for music, awarded to Miss Katie Meade. The following young ladies received diplomas for completing the grammar course: Miss Marie Chesworth, Miss Mary Hannigan. Miss Katie Cashin, Miss Lizzie Remy. Miss Alice McDevitt. Miss Maggie Husson, Miss Agnes Taylor, Miss Katie Meade and Miss Gertrude Pe- terSOQ.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
FOR THE BUILDING FUND. Sacred Heart Parish Holds a Very Successful Picnic at El Camno.

The twelfth annual picnic and reunion of the Sacred Heart Church was held at Fl Campo yesterday. It was, as might be expected great success, which was due chiefly to the able management of the committee of arrangements, presided over by J. c. Nealon.
 After a trip across the bay, which was just long enough for everybody to find out who else was there, the party arrived at the grounds and the merry making at once commenced. There were races for everybody and prizes sufficient to impe. each contestant to do his utmost. At the close of the regular programme num- Der of amusing novelties were introduced chief among which was jig dancing con- test
 The proceeds of the picnic will be em- ployed to swell the funds necessary to de- fray the expenses of erecting the new church edifice, now about completed A considerable sum of money has already been expended in its construction. but a large amount will vet be required before it is completed, and hence the ladies ot the parish, who have worked so zealously in the past. have decided to hold a bazaar some time in October
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
DARLIN IS A WONDER
HE PITCHES GREAT BALL AND
 CAN BAT.
The San Franciscos Played Their Usual Poor Game and Did Not Disappoint the Big
 Crowd Present.
BY JOE CORBETT.

Manager McGucken and his band of braves, re-enforced by a new left-hand- ed pitcher named Darlin, opened up at Recreation Park yesterday afternoon in what was supposed to be a ball game. So far as they were concerned 1t was baseball, but that other collec- ton of schoolboys, travelling under the title of San Francisco, gave another one of their limitations of "how not to play the national game" Really it was a terrible game. The blue ribbon boys" never for a second were in the hunt, and save for a questionable hit in the seventh inning never would have scored.
 It is the same old story with these boys every time they play, and surely it is about time something were done whereby they would be compelled to play ball. Every time they appear on the field two or three new men are among them, all playing different posi- tiOns, and the league board is bound to have an understanding with the managers of this punk aggregation, for they are doing more to kill the game than any other team in the league.
 If they played an inferior game oc- casionally no one could possibly have a kick coming but it is the same near ly every time they play-poor baseball, the kind that is expected of school boys.
 This fellow Wheeler was sent in to pitch, and really the boy should be pitching hay. He has no idea how to pitch other than to throw the ball. and he is hardly competent enough to do that without endangering the life of nearly every man that steps to the plate. He should be given a vacation and be permitted to return only when he is quite sure that he can pitch a ball near the plate once in while. It is worth a catcher's life to try to catch him, and Hammond was kept busy all through the game figuring on what the chap would do next
 There is no use talking, San Fran cisco should have a better team than the one that now represents 1t.
 The story of how the San loses won is simple. They just outplayed their opponents at every point in the game, made runs and hits whenever they felt so disposed and did everything that is expected of a first-class club. DOnlin, the new pitcher, is simply great and is going to give HarveJ a merry run for first place. he FrisCOs could do noth- ing with him. and, as l mentioned be- fore, made their only run on a f1uke hit MT. Darlin is not only pitcher, but is a ball player in every respect. He gave as pretty an exhibition of how a pitcher should play his position as l have ever seen, and as a batter, well, he made three of the prettesc hits seen at Recreation Park this season, so what more could be expo cted? He is the greatest find of the season and may he keep up the good work. His support was of the best. for the Florists" never played a b, tier game. To come to the point they made monkeys of those San Franciscos and so will every other team in the league. The score:
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
CRACK DOCS
 RUN TO-DAY For Freedom Played to Win Classic Event. MANY SURPRISES IN STORE WAYFARER MAY GET THE SEV- ENTY TWO DOG STAKE. Some Good Coursing Also Witnessed at Ingleside Park Yesterday.
 Predictions for Days
 Sport
MANY SURPRISES IN STORE
WAYFARER MAY GET THE SEW
 ENTY- TWO DOG STAKE.

Great coursing was the order yesterday
 at Union Coursing Park. Strange, but nev-
 ertheless a fact, the hares ran stronger
 and with more spirit than ever, and few
 courses were less than half mile.
 The betting crowd was well represented
 and the pool boxes did a f1ourishing busl-
 ness. Favorites as a rule won, but there
 were a few upsets that jared the talent
 badly The judging was good, and a more beautiful day for courSing could not have been made to order. Wheel of Fortune,
 dog that was looked upon as rank out
 ting contingent when he, won the rng nag
 from Little Doubt, a to fayorite Then
 came Mollie, who beat One Spot, 10
 prisingly good race, but Whel of For tune more than surprised the knowing ones when he sent Chit Chat, an imported | Knapp, a very much improved dog, de- feated Mckinley handsomely, Mckinley | sold at 31a to l. Wait a Little, to l favorite, beat Leonora after a close race. | The great championship stake Will be
 run to-day. and although For Freedom
 is a marked favorite, there are among the | may surprise the believers in the great | imported dog. Some close and interest are in the first round of the n-Winners | stake meet. Wayfarer, Ladv Blanche and | Firenzi are selected to win the large end | of the big stake. The result Of the run | down is as follows:
 | Minneapolis beat Tie Tao; Daisy Crest beat Black Pete; Lady Blanche beat Glenstone; Syl-
 via beat Bend Along Crosspatch beat Old | Glory; Mercury beat Meta; Bonita beat Bor- | ders Valentine: Benicia Boy beat Morning l Glory; Winona beat Belmont; Molly beat One | Spot; Blackette beat Oleen Glenroy beat Mas | ter Glenkirk Minerva beat Marcela; Wayfarer | beat Chiquita; Sportsman beat Wilddower; Culver beat Jennie Deane; Do Me beat Bendi- 1 go; Flashlght beat Millers Maid; O Grady 1 beat Sylvanus; Jessie Moore beat Jessie Maid; | Myrtle beat White Lily; Arrow beat Little Dot l tie; Wheel of Fortune beat Little Doubt; Van
 Knapp beat Mckinley; Madge Wildfire bye; l Wave bye; Johnnie R beat Mystery; Klon- l dike beat Chit Chat; Promise Me beat Dr. | Norman: Vanity Fair beat Rapid The Cos | soon beat Van Needa; Tod Sloan beat Sun white Firenzi beat l.. & Connolly; Wait-a-Iit-
 tie beat Leonora Commodore beat Mission | Boy; Lady Campbell beat Santa Bella.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
THE THISTLE CLUB.
Elaborate Preparations for the Six teenth Annual Gathering and
 GamaS

The sixteenth annual gathering and games of the San Francisco Scottish Thistle Club, to be held at Shell Mound Park on July 4, give every promise of being the most successful in the history of the organization. The members of the games committee have been at work for months on the programme of events and they have succeeding in introducing a number of new and attractive features, including a cakewalk between the cream of San Francisco and Oakland All the leading athletes on the coast have signi- fled their intention of being present and taking part in the games, as the prizes are most liberal
 In the evening there will be an elabor- ate display of fireworks, embracing 0 number of features appropriate to the day. There will also be dancing in the evening, besides durings the day, in the two pavihons, to the music of. cele- brated band.
 Soldiers and sailors of the army and navy and all appearing in Highland cos- tune will be admitted to the park free of charge. The guests of the club will be looked after by a special commit ice.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
BEATEN WITH A PISTOL. James Cooney, a Track-Walker, At temnts to Kill Frank Thrane

Frank Thrane of 345 Arlington street was walking along the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad at Ocean View on Friday night, when he encountered James Cooney night trackwalker in the employ of the railroad company. Cooney without warning drew his pistol and be- gan beating Thrane on the head with it, threatening to kill him. After a struggle Trane managed to free himself from his assailant, and after having his injuries dressed swore out a warrant for the ar rest of Cooney, which was served on him last night by Policeman c. Brown of the Seventeenth-street station.
 Cooney is an old man who has been in the employ of the railroad company for many years. He is very vindictive and abusive and is considered a dangerous character. He never hesitates to pull a gun on the slightest provocation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
In Aid of Comnanv. O.

The entertainment and lecture for the benefit of Company o, League of the Cross Cadets, will take place at Metropol- itan Temple, Tuesday evening, June 2S. As the proceeds are to be devoted to the uniform fund, the boys are making strenuous efforts to clear away the debt. which, at present, amounts to several hundred dollars.
 The lecture will be delivered by Con- gressman James c. Mcguire, and James H. Barry editor of the Star, will preside. The following have kindly consented to assist: Thomas C. Leary; the Alamo Mrs. H. Lewis, Mile. Elena Roeckel, and Miss May Mabie, under the direction of Mime. Coursen-R n-Roeckel; Mrs. Margaret Killen, Miss Clair FeX, and Professor Harrison
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Parishioners Will Picnic.

Active preparations are being made for the outing of the parishioners of St. Brig ids Church, to be held on the Fourth of July.
 Committees have been at work for some time arranging the affair and it Is expect ed 10 be very successful. In addition to the games and races, for which valuable prizes will be given, number of interest ing features will be introduced and all who attend are assured of an enjoyable time A fine band has been engaged for the occasion and there will be dancing in the large pavilion.
 The train accommodations will be one of the features of the outing. Boats will leave the Sausalito ferry at goo, 10:O0, Il 30 a. m. and 100 and 1:45 D. m. Return ing trains leave Fairfax at 100, 2:17, 3;25, E.N0 and 5.h2
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Fred L. Cogswe1l of the Petrel's Crew Write:
 of StiCkney's Journalistic Achievement.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Charged With Grand Larceny.

Freda Sperry, who claims to be the wife of William Weber, who beat the case of robbery against him in Judge Cooks court yesterday, was arrested last night by Officers Flemming and ker- rison and booked at the California Street Station on the charge of grand larceny. Oliver Wilson, the complaining witness, claims that he visited the woman's place on Berry street last evening and after leaving discovered that he had been re- lieved of a five-dollar gold piece.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
A Reantifnl Souvenir.

One of the finest photographic souve- mfrs of military scenes published since the commencement of hostilities is that pub lished by the Wasp" As an example of photographic art it cannot be sur passed and as a memento of the stirring scenes that have taken place in this city could be ob .ained. It has been appropri- ately entitled "On to Manila" as it con tains splendid half-tones of California s pride the First Regiment, leaving to join Admiral Dewey. Twenty-Five pages, con- taining twice the number of photo graphs, go to make up the interesting edition.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Used a Crowbar.

James Dunehy was arrested yesterday on a warrant charging him with mali cious mischief and disturbing the peace. The complaining witness is Lewis Will Hams, who is the occupant of fruit store at Point Lobos road and Cook street owned by Dunehy. Dunehy want ed Williams to give up possession of the premises, but as he refused he went to the place yesterday morning with crow bar and, after smashing the showcases, threatened to use the weapon upon Mrs. Williams, who was alone in the store ta the time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
The songstress of the Fourth.

The literary committee of the Fourth of July committee met last night and ar ranged part of the programme to be ren- dered at Metropolitan Temple after the parade. John G. Barnett, who was se- followed by Miss Merrill of the Tivoli opera company. She will sing the Star spangled Banner" Julius Kahn will read the Declaration of Independence and w.. w F'innie will render a tenor solo. Daisy Mae Keane will sing "Columbia. :"
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
INGlESIDE HARES FAST.
Speedy Hounds Led a Merry Chase by the Long Eared
 EIlnnieS

The usual Saturday crowd attended the coursing match at Ingleside yesterday and enjoyed some excellent sport. A live lot of hares led the dogs a merry chase and many of the courses were long and interesting. One of the notable courses of the day was between Thornhill and Black Patti. Thornhill sold favorite, but Black Patti only led him by hare's breadth. Peaceful Glenn and Gilt Edge. made two trials before the course could be decided: the flag. Jimmy Anthony's Statesman was despised by the talent, but he ran away from the San Jose candidate,
 Following shows how the dogs ran:
 Montana beat Handban; Gilt Edge. beat Peaceful Glenn: Mohawk beat Miss Glenn; Thornhill beat Black Patti Liberty Bell beat beat San Mateo; Prince Hal beat Admiral Dewey; statesman beat Brimbo; Fireball beat Hattel Magnet beat Brown, Eagle Royal ,I, Oak beat Clifton Lass; Bernice beat Sprg O Hill; Little Dorritt beat Skylark; Hercules beat Tom Bell; Telephone Girl beat Sir Walter; Kingston beat Vigilant High Born Lady. beat Beauty; Little Dell beat Pacific Queen; Mystic beat Trink Jimmy Cork beat Dalry sn Ma1a; h N1f 9 John Arnot; Counterfeit beat Handy Andy; Belle of Moscow, beat Van Nida sinaloa lga1 beat Fair View; Soubrette beat Persimmons; Hot stuff beat Decorator
 At the close of the run down a conso- lation stake was drawn, resulting as fol lows: Sir Walter vs. Clifton Lass; Sir John ArnOlL NS. 1eCOI dlOl soall >he'ICS " Little Cripple; Pacific Queen vs. Silk wood; Black Patti vs. Persimmons; Hat tel vs Admiral Dewey; Sprig O Hill vs Beauty; Brimbo vs. skylark
 The winners at Inglesde tomorrow should be as follows:
 Reserve stake-Gilt Edge, Mohawk, Tes- sic Fair, Prince Hal, Fireball, Magnet Bernice, Telephone Girl, High Born Lady Little Dell, Victor, Right Bower, Belle | of Moscow, Hot Stun.
 | Consolation stake-Clifton Lass, Stl l John Arnott, Little Cripple, Silkwood | Black Patti, Hattel, Beauty and Sky | lark.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
The Fruit Canning Industry.

The following telegram, requesting a decision on the tariff laws of 1897, was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury yes- terday by the Chamber of Commerce:
 California fruit canners have built up a phenomenal industry Our goods are the staple articles in many of the markets of the world. Our fruit industries require every en- couragement, that the tiller of the soil may prosper. We are cultivating foreign trade
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

in these canned fruits capable of indefinite ex- pansion and require every assistance from your department A fair construction of article 7S9, customs regulations of 1892, and section 30 of tariff laws of 1897, entities our canners to drawback on duty-paid sugars used in the preparation of fruit for export. and our prices for foreign trade are predicated on such draw back being paid to manufacturers. We re- spectfully ask for an immediate ruling in our favor, are in the midst of our canning season.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
TO-DAY'S GAME.
San loses Will Give the Ath-
 letics Q Hard Run.

To-day's game will be between the San loses and Athletics. It should be first class game, as these clubs have been play ing excellent ball. Shay will pitch for San Jose. and as he has been under cover of late it Is almost certain that he will give a very good account of himself. Opposed to him will be Fitzpatrick, whose reputa-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
R,edfield Will Is Sustained.

The will of Mrs. Mary A. Red1eld, which has been the subject of bitter hti- gation for the past six years, was sus- tained by jury in Judge Coffey's court yesterday. It was the second trial of the reversal of the judgment heretofore found. The estate in litigation is valued at about $50 000.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SAN JOSE
CTTNfAFARN
-,tla Wheeler Two-hase

Runs responsible for-Wheeler G. Two base hits-Ehea McGuckin. Egan @, Darltn Brockhom. Base on errors-San Francisco San Jose 4 Bases on balls-San Franciscos San Jose E. Left on bases-San Francisco i San Jose 5. Struck out-By Wheeler 2, by Dar lin g. Hit by pitcher-Sheehsn. Double plays DonIln to Brockhom to Egan to Hanlon; K Krug to Dunleavv to H. Krug to Hammond Passed balls-Kent 2, Hammond | Wilt rltches-Wheeler 2 Time of game-l hour anC forty minutes Umpire-Hugh Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

The oldest paper in the world Is the Kin Pan of Peking For nearly 1000 years it has been published regularly, first as a monthly, up to the year 1861, when it be- came a weekly, and for the last ninety wears as a daily.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

The habit of feigning death when at. tackled has been found to characterize several varieties of snakes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

MR WILSON knew Ohio farmer Encchs He about fifty years old and bothered for years with trouble the doctors didn't understand He told himself I kept getting weae said he fairly got weak my food done good, what little did ea and from I35 pounds down o8 It .he druggist who suggested that try Rpans Tabu says that he had used dozen of them before he felt much better and after month he cured sound we'll less than year weighed 50 pounds For long hc had had eoor to-day his complexion is good as mines
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
TYPE FOUNDERS

DACIFIC States Type Foundry, successors E to Hawks Shattuck- The Home industry House sos Clay st.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-10-06
CAREER OF YH0MASF BAYARD
Descended From an Illustrious
Line of Ancestors.
THE RECORD OF HIS PUBLIC LIFE
Senator, Secretary Of State
and Ambassador.

In the Latter Capacity, the First to Rep
resent This Country MT the Court Of st.
James--Bis Remarkable Services in De-
menting the Feelings Of Good Fellowsh'p
Between Great Britain and the United
stateA---rhs Regard In which He Was
Held by HIS Fellow Northumberland
tributes TO His WORTH as Man and MS
Public Uflcini.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-01-15
The Weather Calendar

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dui Weather Chart and calendar for
1898 from tho Chattanooga Medicine Co.
manufacturers Of AcElrss's Wine Of
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