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TO TRY TO BEAT STRECKER.
Noted Marksmen Will Compete for
Rifle Honors

The defeat of F. E. Mason by Adolph
SJrecker, "the Post-street Sycamore" in
their recent contest at the Schuetzen Park
ranges seems TO have stirred up a hor-
nets nest in the rif1emens world Three
famous marksmen are after the winners
laurels with a vengeance, and declare that
a week from next Thursday Strecker may
travel to Shell Mound to the tune of
Yankee Doodle but will return to
Chevy Chase.
The match between Mason and the
Post-street champion was to determine
who was to be. regarded as the $50 shot
champion of the California Schuetzen
Club and incidentally the relative merits
of the different, patterns of rifles, used
The winner Used the older style rifle and
scored 1865 points Mason's score being
1929 points.
The loser was evidently satisfied both
as regards Streckers superior ability as
a marksman and the style of gun he
championed; but there are others who
are not. 1t was finally decided that
Strecker should not be permitted so easy
victory. Accordingly the best three
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TO SLAY SEA LIONS
ON THE FARALLCNES
PERMISSION GIVEN BY TREAS
URY DEPARTMENT.
The Raid on the Rookeries of the
Fishkillers Will Begin Next
Week-Much Red Tape
Used

Permission has been granted bv the
treasury Department at Washington to
the State Fish Commission 10 thin out
the sea lion herds on the Farallones. Ano
Nuevo and other lighthouse reservations
under the charge of the Government.
When the commission determined that
the reduction of the sea lion herds was
necessary to the fisheries industries Of
this part Of the coast an obstacle was
presented by the fact that nearly all of
the big rookeries are on Government
lands and the beasts could not be dis
turbed without permission; so a letter
was sent to the proper authorities. That
the request has passed through enough
red tape is shown by the correspondence
that has passed the hands of the several
authorities at Washington. But at last
the request was granted, the most i'm
portant letter being from acting Secre-
tary OF the Treasury o. l.. Spaulding, in
which ne says:
Your letter of April %. 1899. which is in
dorsed by Senator Perkins asking permission
to send deputies to certain lighthouse reserva-
loues. Point Reyes and Point Arena TO re-
duce the number Of lions was referred to
recommendation. In reply the department
states that the Lighthouse Board had direct
ed the lighthouse inspector Of San Francisco
TO permit the landing Of such persons you
may delegate for killing part Of the seal
herd Tor such time as he may think ne-ee-
sary at the Farallones. Ano NueYo and othcF
lighthouse reservations under such instructions
and regulations he may deem necessary in
the interests Of the lighthouse service.
Accompanying the letter was a set OF
rules and regulations, which those who
go forth to slay seals must observe, which
lay down the law in the following ex-
plicit language:
Rules for the men who land at Farallon
and other lighthouse reservations to shoot sea
lions:
/ The men are to selected by the Fish
Commission, and no others to be allowed to
land
2 They are in no way to interfere with
the keepers, the agement OF the light or
fog signal, and viii comply with the direction
OF the keeper in regard to their actions while
on the reservations.
g. They VIII not kill birds or engage in
egging or kIling any animals except
lions
4 The animals killed must not be left to
decay on tie land.
and cooking utensils to the Farallones. The
keeper will be instructed to permit them to
sleep in one OF the buildings.
s. At Ano Nuevo Island II may be possible
to arrange with the keeper to board the men,
so food need not be taken there
Z The keeper viii be instructed to report
any violation Of these rules or OF the rules
of the lighthouse service and if necessary he
VIII send any one violating them off the reser-
walton the first opportunity
The Fish Commission has decided not
to send forth the hunters until some time
next week owing TO Al Wilson. the chief
hunter, being engaged in the prosecution
of fish dynamiters in one Of the interior
towns.
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family or further disgrace their name.
Ellis Bloch. accompanied by Lieutenant
of Police Birdsall, visited the City Prison
last night and had a long talk with the
prisoner. He begged the latter 10 IeaFe
town and volunteered to aid him II ne
would go TO South Africa. On BENJAMIN
declaring his purpose of going to an East
ern citv when liberated. his brother
threatened to have him incarcerated IN
the County Jail for six months. The dis
cussion became heated and Ellis was
You have cost us thousands and thou
sands of dollars already, TO which the
prisoner replied that the statement was
Untrue Benjamin told his brother at
parting that IL he were released he would
start FOR Chicago to-day, but his brother
would not see it in that Ight, ana
watched unconcernedly as the prisoner
was taken back and placed among Grim
inals of the worst type
The prisoner in talking of his troubles
candidlv stated that had he known the
officers were coming F9T M danad hlm ne tb@f @fqe b
had intended TO njure members of his
family. No one would take him for a va,
grant He was neatly dressed, and
Showed bv his talk that he is man OF
in+eIIigence. He said he was able to con-
verse in six languages and was also an
expert penman and accountant. he alsg
stated that his wealthy brother had pald
a number of his debts but he declined
to give their amount.
TIE prisoner said his father, A B.
Bloch. the late well-known merchant VINO
died three years ago, left an estate val
ued at 100000 to his widow
Since his return to this city BENJAMIN
has been living in idleness with his
mother. and this fact has caused the up
heaval in the Bloch family. Bloch was
Imprisoned few months ago for threats
TO infiict injuries on his relatives, but the
charge was dropped
Every effort is now being made to keep
the sons downfall from his mother.
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Had Another Husband.

The marriage Of Henry F. Beguhl TO
Dora Beguhl was annulled yesterday by
Judge Daingerfield on the ground that
when the marriage ceremony was per-
formed between the parties the defendant
had another husband living in the person
of Charles z. Corey. Corey disappeared
some years ago, and his wife read story
in a newspaper that man answering the
description of her husband and bearing
the same name had been drowned at San
Diego She Immediately concluded that
he was her husband and entered into a
marriage contract with Beguhl. She lived
with 'Beguhl for nine years, during which
time three children were born to them.
a short time ago Corey appeared on the
scene, and the result is that a decree of
annulment was granted on the applica-
ton of Reguhl.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
ALL DRANK TEA POURED
BY IMITATION JAPANESE
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN
AT THE Y. M. C. A.
Volunteer League of the Association
Celebrated It's First Anniversary
in an Original Manner.

The Volunteer League of the Young
Mems Christian Association. assisted by
the various church young peoples socie-
ties, gave a Japanese tea and reception
in the auditorium and parlors of the as
socaton last night in celebration of the
leagues first anniversary The decora-
tions were in keeping with the occasion,
the parlors being transformed by the pro-
fusion of Japanese flags, screens and brio
a-brac, while dainty tea tables, fully
equipped for the service of the seductive
beverage were arranged in a number of
booths and presided over by scores of
pretty young women dressed in flowing
costumes suggestive Of the empire of the
Mikado.
The entertainment opened with a lit
erary and musical programme in the audi
torium, which was very pleasingly rem
dered, as follows:
"samisen." S Toyosawa; The Anchor 5
Weighed tBraham). Mr.. Mitchell; ''Serenade"
Mandolin Mdl club: reading, widow BeIamey' 5
Experience in a New York Hotel" Miss ia
cobs "Ouvrey'' (Dessauer). Miss Merryhew
0dori,' Sada Hagiwara; IA Night in Venice
ducanconp; Miss Merryhew and .1u Mr. Mitchell :
''KekkOnshiki'' Japanese wedding ceremony,
japanese young people.
The reception in the parlors which fol-
lowed the entertainment proper was in
charge of a reception committee of which
c. A. Maydwell was chairman and E. A.
Of the decorations was largely due to the
active assistance rendered by the mem
bers of the Japanese Young Mems Chris
tian Association, a number of whom also
contributed to the entertainment
The affair was given for the double pur-
pose of celebrating the anniversary of the
league and TO raise funds for the spread
of the association work in Japan. The
Officers of the league. which is ina healthy
condition, are: T. H. Wayland. president,
and Alexander Gardiner, secretary and
treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION.
The Charge OF Perjury Against Fred
Foster, the Horseman, Dis
missed

A Howard. the Austrian plunger. and
Fred Foster. the horseman, have appar-
emily settled their differences in regard
to the horses Yellow Tail and Sam Nc
Keever. Yesterday. when the case OF
Foster charged with perjury on the com
plaint of Howard was called in Judge
Mogans court il was dismissed.
Attorney Dunno for Howard said that
the case and it would put the city and
county to needless expense.
Howard took the stand. and in answer
to the Judge said he did not desire 10
prosecute the case. and on that showing
the Judge dismissed it. Foster is still
under heavy bonds TO appear for trial in
the Superior Court on the charge OF OBJ
taining money by false pretenses from
Howard.
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shots of the organization barring the
Sycamore" himself) were selected at
Schuetzen Park last Sunday TO make an
Utschig Sr, F: P. Schuster and D. B.
Faktor.
Their challenge has been issued and ac-
cepted and on Thursday. the 18th inst.
will occur the event which now Is almost
the sole topic of conversation in shooting
circles 1t will be a sweepstakes contest.
and each man will shoot 100 times. While
ii is hoped that at least one of the trio
will succeed in lowering Strecker's colors.
the point of relative superiority concern
ing the different types of gun is also to
be determined. In order 10 make it fair
trial. Utschig and Schuster will shoot
with the later pattern of gun and Faktor
will use a gun similar to Strecker's.
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ATTORNEYS EXCHANGE
FlSTICUFFS IN COURT
FRANK H. GOULD AND GEO. W.
HOWE IN A FIGHT.
Judge Kerrigan Deals Out Stern Jus
tice in the Form of Fines and
Imprisonment.

An impromptu fight occurred in Justice
Kerrigans courtroom yesterday morning
that for the time being absorbed the at
tention of the fortunate ones who hap
pened to be present. The principals were
Frank H. Gould. lawyer and politician,
and George w. Howe. a disbarred attor-
ney at law Honors rested with Gould
but before Judge Kerrigau completed his
self-appointed task of rebuking the con-
testants both were somewhat groggy in
the vicinity of their pocketbooks.
The case of Mace vs.. Cohen was UP
and Gould asked for an immedi-
ate hearing. Howe made reference to
Gould's attitude when the case was being
heard in the Police Court and said that
at that time Gould was anxious for a
That was an infamous suit brought by
an infamous person., declared Gould
"Do YOU mean nne?" asked Howe.
Yes. you are the person 1 have refer
enes to"
cur" calculated Howe advancing in a
menaciTg attitude.
He did not get far. Gould led out with
his good right and caught Howe on the
AT this point, and before any one had
time to count ten on Howe, bystanders
rushed in and hustled Gould from the
room. Howe. CORY but unconquered, rose
to his feet and apologized to the court
II cannot overlook such fragrant con
tempt" said the Judge. waving the bleed
ing penitent aside. Il will impose a fine
of $25 on Mr. Gould, and as you appear
to have been the aggressor I will fine you
s25 and will impose an additional punish
ment of twenty-four hours Imprisonment
in the County Jail
Howe was handed over to a couple OF
Deputy Sheriffs and hustled off to Jail
Later in the day he secured his release
on a writ of habeas corpus issued by SUI
perior Judge Murasky.
The writ of habeas corpus sworn out
on behalf Of Howe was called for hearins
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
BENJAMIN BLOCH
LANCU|SHES IN
A PRISON CELL
Son of a Well-KnoW
Family.
HIS RELATIVES FEAR VIOLENCE
ELLIS aLoCH, A BROTHER, SEEKS
A COMPROMISE.
Offers to Assist the Brother If He
Will Take Himself
Of to South
Africa.
HIS RELATIVES FEAR VIOLENCE
ELLIS aLOCH, A BROTHER, SEEKS
A COMPROMISE

Benjamin Bloch. the wayward brother
of Ellis Bloch, member of the we'll
known firm of ". Hirch. Cohen & Co.
languishes in the City Prison with a
charge of vagrancy against him and a
threat of a more serious accusation to
consider Bloch was arrested at his
mothers home at 601 Broderck street by
Sergeants Duke and Martin, at the insti-
CATION of his brother Ellis. who fears he
will do injury 10 other members of the
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served. and later he changed mis- mind.
The defendant was represented ny her
attorneys. who explained that the, arti-
cles alleged 20 have been stolen had been
sent 10 the laundry by his client when
she LETT Levy's fiat on Deyisadero street.
The Judge declined 20 dispose Of the case
unless tht defendant was in court and
made an order for her 10 appear this
morning
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Suit on a Thresher Patent.

The Holt Manufacturing Company of
Stockton filed suit in the United States
Circuit Court yesterday against the
Houser & Haines Manufacturing Com
pany of Stockton TO recover $25 900 for in
fringement of patent on the travelling
thresher Another suit of similar nature
was filed against the same defendant for
an Injunction and accounting.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
sundav-school Outing.

All the Methodist Episcopal Sunday
schools of this city will unite in their an
nual outing at FL Campo on Saturday OF
this week. The boats will leave Ttburon
ferry. foot of Market street. at $50 and
70.15 a M Returning will leave the
grounds at $50 p. m The picnic will be
under the management of union commit
tee representing all the schools. Colonel
Head is chairman, A. c. Jacob secretary
Z. W Strange treasurer and J. B. Firth
ticket agent.
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Must Appear in Court

ceau-Fiske was called in Judge Mogan's
court yesterday. 5. J. Levy, the com
planning witness. said that ne had no de-
sire to have the petty larceny warrant
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Most Dark Beers

Taste Of burnt sugar OF some other unpieas-
ant substitute The new brew, Anheuser-
Busch DARK, is different. 1t is mellow.
1aIatahle and nutritious. made after the old
German style
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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
CONCERTS ANIL REsoRTs.
Ell CAM PO,
SUTRO BATHS.

OPEN NIGHTS
Open Daily From a. N. to Il p. m Bathing
From a. m. TO 1880 p m.
ADMISSION. l0c. CHILDREN, SC.
Bathing. including admission. Csc: children. go.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
WrightS Indian Vegetable Pills

Are acknowledged by thousands of persons
who have used them for forty years to cure
SICK HEADACHE GIDDINESS, CONSTI-
PATTON, Torpid Liver. Weak Stomach. Pim-
pies and purity the blood
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Like a
Picture

Is shirt and collar which are done up
at our laundry. Rough edges made
smooth without injury to the garment,
and perfect cleanliness in every detail
In one bundle We'll carry conviction to
you.
The United States Laundry, Office
1904 Market Street.
Telephone South 42O.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Born in the Hospital.

Mrs. Ferdinand Becker. Howard and
Seventh streets, gave birth TO a baby girl
in the Receiving Hospital yesterday morn
ing Her husband is in the country look
ing for work and not having any funds
she was compelled to go to the hospital.
Becker was for several years a waiter in
the Yerein Eintracht at Twelfth and Fol-
som streets.
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chief value OF such observances. was in
pressing the hearts and minds of the peo-
pie with their self sacrifice and hornlslii.
THE nation that cherishes the graves
of It's soldiers, and assemblies to honor
them" he said, lis the nation that pre-
serves long National life. Monuments to
cur dead show no trailing ranks of sad
aud weary captyes following their con-
querors, but display broken manacles
from the hands and feet OF emancipated
blacks. The result OF that emancipation
was seen at Santiago, where the black
troops and The Texas troops We'd with
each other to be the first to leap upon the
enemy's breastworks.'
Mr.. Harrison then referred to tho gal
liant and glorious son Of Vermont. now
returning homeward after achievements
that will keep his name ever illustrious
in the annals of all nations"
Here in the capital of our great sister
republic" he continued where no soldier
CT American birth finds a resting place, we
see the sentiment of gratitude and venera-
ton finding suitable expression around the
tomb of Lafayette, the Crusader of Glib
erty, who came to our aid in time OF
stress. where his name is perhaps moro
closely than any ether, connected with
the name of Washington Let the presi-
dent OF France and all Frenchmen be as
surcd of the sentiment OF amity and graft
tude felt by all Americans. All things
that minister to stable government. Ma
tienal wealth and social content in Franco
will give u0 gratifoation."
Comte dc Cahmbrun followed with a
brief address of thanks on behalf of the
Lafayette family
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vrArn.

Quarantine has been declared against
New orleans by the state health officer.
The weather bureau says cotton Is doing
we'll and is generally in a good state of
cultivation.
Said to be probable that Galveston will
be thoroughly cleaned
bohemian near West set hre 10 his
house and sulcided while it was burning
Prof Msgoldi and his son we're reeov-
cred from the Leon river.
Decoration Day was observed at many
places in Texas
Eight men are now in Athens Jail
charged with the HUMPHREYS murders.
state has refunded the money oyerpaid
BY the National government.
Military department Of Texas is to be re-
established 1t is officially announced.
Wharton firm is making heroic eff
fort to down the boil weeyil, which Is
already numerous in that community.
Notares may not be charged more than
81 for qualifying before the county clerk.
"A list of the speakers and subjects at the
real estate convention at Waco announced.
A white man has been locked up on
charge of criminal assault at lIlllsboro.
Horses are being shipped East from Mid
land county in large numbers.
An aged man sucided at La Grange; be-
lieved to have had past
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rOREIGN.

Marchaud was received with laudatoty
speeches BY French army officers when he
landed at Toulou
Dewey is still resting at Hong Kong and
has not yet decided on his programme for
returning home.
The plague raging in the Far East may
affect Deweys itinerary in returning
home
In asking a revision of the Dreyfus case,
M Boaurlpaire directly charged Esterhazy
With writing the bordereau.
DC Roulede continued his revolutionary
harangue during his trial for treason at
Paris
Americans in Paris decorated the tomb
OF Lafayette.
Americans in Mexico decorated the
graves of American and Mexican soldiers.
Important advances have been made by
the peace conference toward permanent
arbitration tribunal
Russian winter wheat crop has been de-
stroyed by drouth.
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WHEELER Al BosroN.
Memorable Event in New EnGinnd's
Chief City--InterestinG incidents.

Memorable Event in New EnGinnd's
Chief City--Interesting incidents.
Boston, Mass. May 30,--For the first
time an ex-offccr OF the Confederacy to-
day delivered the Memorial day address
before a New England Grand Army OF
the Republic post. General Joseph Vince
Ter, the cavalry leader, who led the boys
In gray at the famous charge of Shiloh,
and nearly thirty seven years later, be-
meath the Stars and Stripes, eheered on
the volunteers at Santiago, was, the guest
of honor at the memorial services OF
Kingsley post, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. The immense auditorium was flled
to its utmost capacity. The singing OF the
battle hymn OF the Republic, and the pre-
sentation to the audience of its authoress.
Miss Julia Ward Howe. called forth tre-
mendous burst OF applause. Rev John
Lindsay Withrow offered prayer, and ad-
dresses were delivered by Commander Ira
y. Goodrich OF Post 11S, q. a. r. Presi-
dent Lincoln's address at Gettysburg was
read by Comrade James ID. Leatherbee,
and the post chaplan's address was made
I by Rev. r. A. Horton.
I When General Wheeler arose to speak.
/ the applause was tumultuous. Cheer upon
/ cheer arose from thousands and II was
nearly fifteen minutes before the general
/ could make himself heard.
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THE ONO WAY.
SouthcrncrS' Floral Tribute Was
ContcmptuousIy Refused,

tOntcmptuOusIy Refused,
Cincinnati. O., May 30.-There was an
unfortunate incident here today, which
was direct slight upon Confederate
veterans and which created sensation
in local G, A. R. circles. The snub con
sisted of a refusal Of magnificent floral
tribute rendered by Southerners to be
placed upon the graves of the Union dead
in Greenlawn cemetery.
The tribute in view OF the events OF the
past year was particularly appropriate,
representing the North and South grasp
ing the Union flag. The tendeEwas made
by eX-C onfederates, VINO appreciated the
efforts which have been made to cement
the North and South but when the mat
ter was laid before the floral committee.
they declined TO accept II.
Before the matter could be brought be-
fore the general membership of the differ
ont posts and undone the design was ac-
cepted by the ex Soldiers and Sailors as
ISOLATION who used IL at their exercises to-
day.
The marshal OF the parade had invited
ex-Confederates to participate in The eNer-
cises OF the &. A. r. today and quite
number OF them appeared before they
learned Of the snub They withdrew i'm.
mediately but Joined the ex-soldiers and
sailors parade
There was great indignation among the
| various members OF the q. A. X. pos
and the Southerners have been assured
that the action Of tlse committee repre-
| seuted only individual opinion and MOI the
/ sririt OF The various posts. II - nlShS
/ probable fnat action win be taken TO dis
avow the work of the committee