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The Republican., 1898-06-02
THE SPORTING WORLD.

Chester M. Murphy, says the New
York Journal, aged years. is the
strongest and most athletic baby in
Greater New York Chester lives at 200
Lenox road, Brooklyn. The youngster
came honestly by his muscles, as he is
the son of Charles M. Murphy, the dean
of American cycle racing, the meu who
has 1870 gold medals for speed and en-
durance, the man who has ridden 100,-
900 miles on bicycle. "The boy
weighed II pounds at birth and began
to grow with wonderful rapidiy." said
Murphy pere as he turned the young
ster fiipfiap over the back of his hand,
"and as l was then in the midst of my
racing season decided to bring him up
in the gymnasium. Just as soon as he
was weaned hegan to play gently with
his bones and his muscles, bending him
in all sorts of attitudes, but never to
the extent that he showed the slightest
The Republican., 1898-06-02

Senator Sherman said, Sheridan, be-
lieve a little whisky is necessity for
us to prevent contracting colds.
"It is almost needless to say that
agreed with him and expressed my re-
gret that had none with me.
Don't worry about that, said the
senator, I have an ample supply. We
will go to my room and get it
"We went to Senator Sherman's room
and he produced from his valise four
ounce vial of whisky and teaspoon.
Pouring out a teaspoonful he gravely
handed it over to me, telling me to take
it, as he had no doubt l needed it. After
l had INDUCED in the one spoonful Sher-
man took teaspoonful himself, recork-
ed the little bottle and returned it to
his valise. Say, there is one man who
considers whisky a medicine and not a
beverage -
The Republican., 1898-06-02
League MaYnberahip

The big change that has taken place
in the affairs of the l.. A. W. during
the last seven years can be imagined by
the fact that, according to the new
members given out by Secretary Bassett,
a Pennsylvania member who Joined in
1891 and whose number was 81, 293
has now 4,s04 on his ticket, showing
that 26, 489 members below him in
pumber have dropped out since that
iime. With the membership at 100, 900
ihe increase at the other end of the line
shows how the league has been working
in the meantime. Philadelphia Press.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
An Indian Recipe.

Metal bowls and ornaments, brass
chafing dishes and teakettles can be
cleaned successfully by using this rec
tpe which is used by the native servants
OF India constantly: An ounce of nitric
acid and pinch of alum are put in
more than half pint of water. Rub the
ornament with coarse flannel dipped in
this solution. Then wash in hot, soapy
water, dry with hot clotn, and set in
a pan Of sawdust. After ten minutes
remove and polish with dry flannel.
The Republican., 1898-06-02

MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM R sHAFTER.
hood was spent on the farm. He enlist
ed for service during the civil war when
he was 20. He went as private, but
was promoted for acts of bravery to
lieutenancy. The services Of General
Shafter in the volunteer army during
the war and in the regular army since
the conclusion afford sufficient warrant
for the confidence now bestowed on him
by the president and the war depart
ment. No officer in the regular service
has had longer or more distinguished
experience.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
BROOM HOLDER.

size Of q quarter, cover with yellow
silk, as shown in the illustration, and
then yellow ribbons are run through.
A pasteboard strip about six inches long
and also covered with yellow supplies
the flexible back that holds the broom
in place.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
Long and Active Service.

Captain Silas Casey. commandaDt of
the League Island navy yard, now rank
ing captain in the navy, was graduated
from Annapolis in 1860, and was
master in the navy when the war broke
out Since that time he has held many
important places, the last one prior to
bis present appointment being the COM
bland of the armored cruiser New York.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
MISS ALGER.

the head is so actively engaged in mat
ters of vital Importance, attracts wide
attention. The lucky man is Eugene
Pike, a wealthy Chicagoan.
In appearance Miss Alger is of medi-
um height, with rosy complexion, large
dark eyes and rich brown hair. In
tastes she is quiet, but loves horses and
golf.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
VIII Live With Indiana

A telegram from chihuahua, Mexico,
announces that Professor Carl Lum-
holtz the explorer, has arrived there
on his way to the recesses of the Sierra
Madre in that state, where he will join
the tribe of Tarahumara Indians and
live with them for two years or longer.
The Republican., 1898-06-02
When Sherman Treated.

George A. Sheridan, after one of his
campaigning tours in Ohio, told story
of his experience with John Sherman
"We had been making speeches at
Xenia one wet, cold night" said Sheri-
dan, land on our way back to the hotel
The Republican., 1898-06-02
For q Whisk Broom,

A New York Tribune correspondent
sends in tho illustration of a neat and
novel whisk broom holder and the fol-
lowing description Of how to make one
just like it: Take brass rings about the
The Republican., 1898-06-02
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.
Dewey Defeated by Spaniard.
Miss Alger's Marriage.

Major General William R. Sha er,
who is to Command tie army of inva-
sion in Cuba, was Lcrn in Galesburg,
Mich, 62 years ago. HIS youns. man
The Republican., 1898-06-02
Miss Alger's Marriage.

Naturally the marriage of Miss Fran
ces Aura Alger, youngest daughter of
the secretary Of war, at a time when
the department Of which her father is
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
THE ELLA MADE
 THE BEST TIME CORINTHIANS HOLD THEIR AN NUAL REGATTA. After Gaining the Victory in Her Class the Edna Again Met With an Unlucky Acci-
 dent.

The thirteenth annual regatta of the Corinthian Yacht Club was held yesterday over the usual course, beginning at the foot of Taylor street. A warning whistle having been blown at 11:40, five whistles at 11:45 signaled the yachts of the twenty foot class to cross the starting line. But none of the little boats put ill an appear ance though the programme contained seven entries in this class.
 Shortly after 12:10 the time limit of the twenty-five-foot class, Merope and Mis- traI crossed the line, the time of both being taken at 12:10 D. m. Merope had not proceeded far before her bowsprit carried away, and she sailed homeward under the mainsail with a lowered peak. Aistral stayed gallantly with the game, and as she completed the course, will re- ceive flag.
 Of the thirty-footers. only ex-Commo- dore J. w. Pew's sloop Truant. and Com nlodore Carl Westerfeld's sloop Aeolus crossed the line.
 In the thirty -six-foot class Freda and Edna started, the latter having repaired the damage done at the California re- gatta, and having bent on an old main sail, which, though dirty, did good ser vice.
 Class I brought out five competitors; ex-Commodore A. J. Young's Clara, F. F. Aine's Ella, ex-ComE2odore G. S. Bill l!lSS NiAle, th. DOnOnOeS SpeedWeI and E. c. Lathrop's Pride The yachts in this class had agreed to use only their working sails. Nixie made good time over ured, and her time allowance not calcu- lated, it is impossible to give her cor rected time.
 The tugs Liberty and J. Redmond Jr. were provided for the use of the officers and guests of the club the former went out to the Presidio shoal buoy which was rounded by the boats in this order: Tru- ant, Mistral, Aeolus, Freda. Edna, Ella. Clara, Speedwell, Nixie and Pride Tn the beat out Truant had gained about a min- ute on Aeolus, but from this point on she gained rapidly, and eventually crossed the finishing line 2S minutes and 19 sec onds ahead of the flagship. Aeolus ca reened very considerably in the strong breeze. and seemed too tender to be driven. In the thirty-siX-foot class Edna beat Freda by 13 minutes and 29 seconds corrected time. Of the big boats Ella course in hours 20 minutes and 34 sec onds, corrected time, beating SpeedweH by 5 seconds.
 So far only two mishaps of minor con- sequence had occurred: Merope carrying away her bowsprit, and Clara the trav- eller on her bowsprit- But as b. Sagers Edna and E. c. Lathrop's Pride were cruising around after the race. Pride crashed hard into Edna. breaking her e1InWale and cockpit rail on the port side, and also the jaws of the main boom. The sloop Edna was on the Starboard tack and the sloop Pride on the port tack at the time of the accident The bowsprit of Pride having become entangled with Ed
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
PECULIAR
 METHODS OF
 JUDGE LOW Issues Two Orders for a Prisoners Release. 0. R.'S WHILE YOU WAIT TWO ATTORNEYS HAVE A HOT
 CHASE. They Nearly Clash Over Their Re- spective Rights to Take Out
 Man Charged With
 Felony.
TWO ATTORNEYS HAVE A HOT
 CHASE.

It would seem that Judge Low is deter
 mined to win the plaudits of de push | by his frequent resort of the 70. R. l system. Scarcely a day passes that he does not release as many as half a dozen l prisoners on their own recognizance, sim
 ply because they belong to the gang"
 Last Saturday night he issued two "O
 R. s" for the release of a man charged
 with an assault with a deadly weapon
 The individual upon whom he bestowed
 this unusual gift is J. D. Beserra. The latter after a short absence in Los An 1 geles returned to this city to find that his wife had transferred her affections to an- other. Arming himself with 32-caliber 1 Colts revolver, he went to her home de- ] termined to kill her and her alleged para mour. Meeting the latter in the hallway, he attempted to shoot him, but was pre- vented by his wife. The screams of the woman attracted the attention of police officer, who placed Beserra under arrest. It happened that on the way to the City Prison a drunken sailor was picked up and placed in the patrol wagon alongside i Beserra. Thinking that the latter was a Spanish spy, the sailor struck him a blow in the face, breaking his nose and closing one of his eyes.
 A few minutes after Beserra had been locked up in the City Prison police court practitioner named Caldwell offered to take him out for $20.
 beStfTd accepted the OiI6T anu pIOIfllot0 to give him the money the next, day. Caldwell at once left the prison and hunt ed up Attorney Walter Gallagher. He promised to give Gallagher half the amount, providing he induced Judge Low to release Beserra on his own recog- nizance. While they were discussing the case another attorney named Quigiey visited the prison and influenced Beserra to allow him to get him out.
 Quigley lost no time in reaching Judge Lows house, and after stating the facts asked release of the prisoner. The accommo- dating Police Judge promptly wrote out an 70. R. and handing it to Quigley in- structed him to have his client in court the following day. A few minutes after the attorney had left Gallagher appeared and pleaded with Judge Low to give him an 70. R." for the release of the same man.
 As all attorneys look alike to the pre- siding officer of Court he promptly filled out another order giving Beserra his after learning that Quigley had preceded him. jumped on a passing vehicle and begged the driver not to lose any time in reaching the City Hall. arriving at the prison he impatiently rapped for admit tance, supremely happy in the belief that he had outwitted Quigley. As he passed through the gate he beheld his rival in the act of handing Desk Sergeant Bidwell the order for the release Of Beserra-
 This don't go," roared Gallagher. i've got the case anu do not intend to be beat out of it.
 BidweIl took both orders and turned Beserra over to the two attorneys. The trio then left the prison to fight it out among themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
FAIRFAX CAPTURED
 BY FREIGHT MEN
CLERKS OF THE SOUTHERN PA
 CIFIC TAKE A DAY.
A Patriotic Tone Throughout the En- joyable Occasion of Dancing
 and Feasting.

The dust and toll of daily labor was for gotten for the time by the freight office employees of the Southern Pacific Comma ny yesterday, for all slipped away. with their wives and sweethearts to Fairfax Park for an enjoyable outing under the green trees and on the fower-bedecked hillsides. It was their fifth annual outing and picnic, and in the language of w. I Hardy, chairman of the committee of arr engagements, we had the best picnic this time we ever had.
 The Northern Pacific Coast Railroad Company kindly ran an extra boat in the morning for the pcnickers which con nected with special train at Sausalito There were twenty cars in the train, and fully 2500 people took advantage of the oc- casion to go along and make merry
 The picnickers spent the day VariousIv in dancing in the pavilion, gathering flow CTS on the hilisides, engaging in contests and playing games. The Church of the Advent choir gathered under the leafy oaks and sang patriotic songs, creating uproarious enthusiasm. It was patriotic multitude all around.
 Great interest was taken in the contests and games furnished, and the vicinity where they were held was always crowd ed. The results were as foliows:
 Race for boys under 10 years-R. Hobart first; k. Thomas, second.
 Race for girls under 10 years-P. Hardy, first; Gertie Hopkins, second
 Race for boys under 10 years-R Rowan, first; J. Irland. second
 Race for girls under 15 years-Fannie Joseph, first: Mamie Jones' second.
 Young mens race-N. Weston, nrst B. Jacobs. second
 Young ladies' race-Emma Balk first: Jennie Brown, second.
 Race for unmarried employes-H. L. Cum mings. first: Charles Redington. second.
 Race for married employes-M Caseweu first: Fl. Cripps second.
 Race for employees Of over twelve years service-w. Rede, first; E. Bent, second; G. Stevens, third
 Candle race-Eunice Kasten, frst Lottie Kasten, second.
 man of the committee of arrangements and W. J. Hardy as chairman. F. B. Sherman was the chairman of the recep- ton and A. E. Pinching of the games committed A. C. Jackson was floor man. ager, H. R. Hicks assistant floor manager, with G. L. Blackwell. J. w. Richardson, Owen Lloyd. w. l.. Frier and W. E. Tucker as aids
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
Carpenters as Hosts.

The newly organized Carpenters Union of Alameda was the guest of Union No. 403 of this city last night. If the members of 4O3 are noted for anything in particu- lar it is fraternity and hospitality, and when the men from across the bay arriv- ed they felt at once as though they were at home. A short business session was placed in the center of the room and the nights merriment began. There were none of those delicate dishes made to crease dyspepsia, but plenty of good. wholesome meat and drink, and it is safe to say that never king enjoyed a royal hammer and plane enjoyed the little spread The affair opened with an ad- dress of welcome by the president of No. dent of the Alameda Union. Then came speeches, songs and stories from both members and guests.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
FAILED TO
 DRAG IN
 HIS FOOT Plight of a Man Who Loved Not Wisely. FOUND IN A STRANGE HOME DISCOVERED HIDING UNDER A BED BY A WOMAN. Thrilling Experience of Mrs. Edlin of 1916 Laguna Street
 With Supposed
 Burglar.
FOUND IN A STRANGE HOME
DISCOVERED HIDING UNDER
 BED BY A WOMAN.

John Vaughn's love for a servant girI got him in serious trouble yesterday.
 About year ago Vaughn met Annie Hall, a domestic, who Is at present en- ployed by Mrs. Edlin Of 1216 Laguna street. and fell in love with her. Tester day afternoon she sent him a note asking him to call on her.
 Vaughn lost no time in reaching the house, and was met at the gate by the fair Annie. She informed him that Mrs. Edlin was upstairs entertaining a crowd of school children for the benefit of the Red Cross Society and that there was nothing to prevent them from having a pleasant tete-a-tete, as she expressed 1t. Vaughn took the hint and entered the house. Just as he was pouring sweet words of love into her ear there was rustic of silk, followed by a feminine voice calling 'Anniei'
 For Gods sake, get under the bedi" exclaimed the astonished domestic Mrs. Edlin is coming!'
 Grabbing his hat which was on a chair, Vaughn crowded under the bed just as Mrs. Edlin appeared
 Noticing the embarrassment of her love-smitten servant Mrs. Edlin became suspicious and proceeded to investigate. After glancing around the room she was from under the bed With a wild cry Mrs. Edlin ran upstairs and shouted to her guests 10 cali the ponce. One little tot, with rare presence of mind, opened the window and blew a toy whistle, which was attached to her dress. Special Off, cer Heynemann was passing at the time and seeing Mrs. Edlin in the window frantically waving her arms he at once entered. On being told that a burglar was in the house the special. with reyol- yer In hand, entered the room in which the desperate" man had taken refuge, determined to take him dead or alive Cautiously opening the door he stealthily entered the room and taking up a posi- tion near the bed, ordered the burglar to surrender
 Come off, piped voice from another part of the room. You'd think yer were chasin' a crook instead of a respectable gent. I ain't here on business; jest mere ly dropped in to see Annie. Are yer next?"
 Heynemann entered the room from which the voice emanated and found Vaughn seated on chair, his hat in his hand. Notwithstanding his protestation of innocence he was taken to the City Prison and charged with burglary.
 When questioned by Police Officer Con Carroll. who was sent to make an inves- tigation. the servant first declared that the prisoner was her brother. After be- ing taxed with the falsity of her state ment she finally admitted that he was her lover and that she induced him to enter the house.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31

wiches; Mrs. H. Kuuman and Mrs. J. Ad- Ter, $25, flowers and sandwiches.
 All the flowers used in decorating the home of Mrs. Eleanor Martin on Satur- day were sent to the Red Cross ferry committee and presented to the United States regulars.
 As large number of troops will arrive this morning from Dakota the public is asked to send flowers and meats, together with provisions of all kinds, to the ferry so that the troops from Dakota can be furnished a good meal.
 Mrs. Lowell White, president of the Call ifornia Club, has sent word to the Red Cross that the club will donate 800 ban dageS and 200 comfort bags.
 In a very unostenta tiouS manner the la dies of Ivy and Harmony Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star have for sev- eral days past been at work assisting the Red Cross Society in attending to the comfort of the soldiers who are encamped at Richmond and Presidio The ladies of the first-named chapter have converted into abdominal bandages sixty-hVe yards of material, making them after pattern that will give comfort to the Wearers They are cut so as to fit to the form ana will not crawl up. The members of this order have received many contributions that will be used for the benefit Of the men who wear the blue.
 All the local lodges of the Rebekahs have joined with Loyal Lodge in the m. dependent movement to provide comfort to the soldiers. They have contrlbuted Ill a liberal manner, as also have the supor- dinate lodges of the Odd Fellows.
 The ladies, in addition to looklng after the comfort of the men, have made canvass of the several regiments to secure the names of all Odd Fellows who nave enlisted. also their home residences ana names of relatives, so that Tn case oi ne cessity they may communicate Wlth them. l
 No donation to the Red cross mas peSLl greater appreciated than that sent III py Mrs J. $. Winfield. About a week ago she surprised the ladies in charge at ID Post street presenting large number or linen bandages, and it is expected that she will repeat her valuable donation py sending some hundred more to-day
 Tomorrow night Buena Vista Parlor or the Native Daughters of the Golden West will give its entertainment in aid of the California volunteers. It will take place in Native Sons Hall and will be intense ly patriotic in it's character. There will be an address by one ot the most gifted speakers in the order, Mrs. Genevieve Baker. tableaux by members of the par Tor, and patriotic songs and literary num- bers.
 It Is said that Governor Richards of Wyoming is on his way to visit the boys who volunteered from his State with the intention of making them feel that they have not been forgotten at home. As the Governor is noted for generosity, 1t is un- derstood that he will give his representa- tives a fitting send-off.
 Another large donation was received yesterday. MT. and Mrs. Collis P Hunt ington each sent checks to the society for 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31
C0URSING FOR THE
 RED CROSS CAUSE
GRAND SPORT WITNESSED AT
 THE UNION PARK.
Firm Friend Won the All-Age Stake After Grand and Game Strug-
 gle-The Rounds.

Owing to the fact that the managers of Union Coursing Park turned over the gate receipts of yesterdays meeting to the la dies in charge of the Red Cross Society, the gathering was unusually large for a Mondays meeting. Apart from the gate receipts, the ladies realized the sum of $14 from three coursing pictures that were put up for auction sale during the inter- mission between the rounds of the stakes, and the park management received the thanks of the ladies who are working as- siduously in the interests of the boys in blue.
 The sport was highly enjoyed by the large concourse of people who witnessed the rounds, and the judging and slipping were features that pleased a majority or the observers It was late in the evening when the finals were contested, there be- ing a consolation stake and the finishes of the all-age, sapling and puppy stakes. The results are as follows:
 Consolation stake. first round-Mystery beat Dottie Dimple; Terrona beat Kettle Nj. : Glen Chloe beat Royal Stag; Borders Valentine beat The Turk; Van Knapp beat Brown Eagle; Electric a bye The Cossoon beat Sir Walter White Chief beat Syiyanite; Forget beat Sweet r5ns: IJttie Doubt beat Hicks Arapahoe beat Decorator; Hercules beat Douglas; Star Point Ten Cut beat Lady Grace; Glenstone beat Mas fer Glenkrk; Lady Campbell beat Mission Boy; Mercy May bye; Move On beat Bendigo; Gilt Edge ran bye; Minnie E. beat Burling
 Second round of consolation stake-Terrona beat Mystery; Glen Chloe beat Borders Valen- beat Gossoon Forget beat Little Doubt: Her cuIes beat Arapahoe; Mckinley beat Star Point CT; Glenstone beat Ten Cut; Lady Campbell beat Mercy May; Move On beat Gilt Edge; Minnie l.. ran a bye,
 Third round-Terrona beat Glen Chloe: White Chief beat Electric; Forget beat Hercules Mo Kinley beat Gladstone; Lady Campbell beat Minnie E.; Move On a bye
 Fourth round-Terrona beat White Chief; Mckinley beat Forget; Move On beat Lady Campbell.
 Fifth round-Terrona beat Move On McKin- ley ran a bye.
 Final round-Terrona beat Mckinley
 Sapling stake, third round-Lalla Rookh beat Royal Flush; St. Gertrude beat Petronius; Trinket bye
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31

matter etc, which are being sent away One collection of notes and incidents of the Civil war, made thirty years ago. has been received, with a message of heartfelt sympathy for the unknown one who may receive it. Will not some of those who are anxious to help and not able to do more active service engage in this work?
 street, as messengers, on Saturday after moons or after school hours. Tom Mea- gher and Herman Shultz of the Washing ton Grammar School were of the greatest assistance to the workers on Saturday last.
 Donations were received at the ferry this morning from the following: Mrs. Morris Brown, 250 sandwiches Miss Triest and Mrs. Walter Levy. sand
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31

$5; Eugene Magee. s5; Sunnyside School $6 iGas Master 6rq opns Si 5pof s56 Miss 9 M Jsph Sl; Miss A. Joseph, S1; Mrs. L. A. Levy $20; cash, $5; Union Council National Union, Sl0; Mrs. Ella O Brien. s1; Mrs. B
 W. w. Ray of the Minnesota regiment died yesterday at the French Hospital of typhoid pneumonia after an illness last ing seven days.
 The young man was without friends in this State, but soon as his Illness took room in the hospital, where every atten- tion and care was bestowed upon him by a private nurse. The Red Cross Society provided delicacies and their representa- tive, Miss Frank, was at his bedside when the final moment came.
 The Red Cross will immediately write fo5 o me bep of t6e care that Waa sbo%n oUy him and of the efforts to save his life.