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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
ROOT THE
CHOICE OF
BETTING MEN
The Chicagoan Made a Pro
nounced Favorite Over Greg
gains in Boxing Bout.

The meeting of boxers Jack Root and
Alex Greggains, before the Western Ath-
letic Club at Woodward's Pavilion to-
night gives promise of being one of the
most stubbornly contested bouts seen in
this city in many months. Root comes
from Chicago with the prestige of an I'M
broken string of victories in the ring dur
ing the past two years. GreggainS has
not seen much active service during that
period, but this does not mean that his
hands and eyes have lost their cunning in
the art of attack and defense.
He has had boxing gloves on every day
importing the rudiments Of the game TO
athletes of every size and all degrees of
ability. Physically he is as sound to-day
as when he boxed Sharkey, Choynski,
Steiner and others of the heavyweight
division. His gameneSS has never been
questioned and as a defensive fighter he
should have a few equals owing to all his
practice with the gloves.
Root brings with him from Chicago all
the latest ideas and fashions in the world
of hsticuffs. He has been principal In
important ring battles and has had oppor-
tunttIes of seeing the best boxers in &C
ton The visiting hOrsemen have high
opinion of his ability, as the weight Of
their money has made him a pronounced
favOrite in the betting. This opened at
Harry Corbett's at 10 to and quickly re-
coded until yesterday it was 2 to l. 1t is
expected these will be the prevailing fig
ures when the men enter the ring.
Asst and Jack Weedy and Toby Ir-
win and Jack Ennis are well matched
braces of boxers. Asst is clever and a hard
hitter, while Weedy is a second Sharkey
in the way he accepts punishment that
would stop another man. Both have
trained as faithfully as the men in the
principal bout. asst has spent his time
during the conditioning period with Greg
gains, at the Six-Mile House, while
Weedy has done his work with Root.
They have gone on daily jaunts down the
Haywards road together and have
roughed 1t in their improvised gymna-
stun. There is no question as to the con-
dition of any of the boxers who will meet
in the ring tonight.
The question as to a referee was one
on which it seemed impossible for the
men to agree. After number had been
proposed by each man and rejected
promptly by the other. they decided that
big Bill" Lange, the ball player, could
safely be trusted as arb1ter, Mr. Lange
politely yet firmly declined the honors
thus thrust upon him The combatants
met again last night, and lost but little
time in agreeing upon Charles H. Long.
He is manager of the Western Athletic
Club, which is promoting the bout, and is
a veteran of the ring.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
CAST
MEDALS FOR
THE EXPERT
FLY-CAS TIERS
The Champion Rod WieIders
Gather at Banquet Board and
Renew Old Friendships.

The annual medal dinner of the San
Francisco Flv-Castfng Club was held last
night. 1t proved one of the most enjoy
able functions ever participated IN py the
wielders, who divide their time be
tween the placid waters of Stow Lake in
Golden Gate Park and the rushlnS trout
streams of the Sierras.
Judge John Hunt was POSTMASTER, and
being at his best was inimitable. There
was an atmosphere OF fraternity ana com
radeship about the gathering ana judge
Hunts gentle wit, Tree from any sung,
kept those in attendance in an uproaf
His presentation speeches hit or not only
the fOibleS of those. receiving prizes Tor
their work during the year but also those
of the other members present. Inc last
prize was large and highly ornamented
leather medal for the poorest angler IN
the club. This went to Alex NogelSang,
possibly because he is in reality one or
the cleverest anglers on the coast. The
medalists of the year are:
Champion class, delicacy, accuracy
and distance-W. p. Mansfield. Record
cast, 1873 feet Accuracy, Z. q. Young,
81 per cent.
First cIass-Charles Huyck; distance,
120 feet; delicacy, 1912 per cent. Spe-
Cial medals for +. II. Reed and Cap
tain j. S. Turner.
Second class - MIR. Brotherton; dis
lance cast, III feet.
The history Of the club is the story of
the development of fly-casting in America,
as there is but one other club which fOs
terS the sport, the chicago Fly-CaSUlnS
Club. To E. T. Allen is accorded the
credit of having suggested the introduce
ton of organized fy-caSting here. This
was during the Midwinter Fair, when the
first contest in distance casting was won
by Flint of Sacramento with a cast of 81
feet. Mr. Mansfeld's second cast this
year is 1873 feet although he has exceeded
this in unauthenticated trials. Twenty
years ago the record was 20 feet, and then
1929 feet was the mark for nine years
until Harry Golcher exceeded 1t. Mr..
Golcher has since run his record UP to 126
feet. The best record in Chicago is 127
feet.
Those who enjoyed the festivities of the
Walter D. Mansfield, Judge John Hunt,
Judge Seawell, E. T. Allen, Colonel
George c. Edwards A Carman, Alex
Yogelsang, Hermann Muller, John A.
Sanborn, G. w. Watson, A. b. Finch, c.
G: Young, Judge Pierce. Adolph Muller.
Charles Kline, A. z. Lovett, William Das-
senville, H. G.. w. Dinkelspiel, Edgar Su-
tro, F. K. Lane, Professor c. NJ. Walker,
William Lawrence, G. T. Lagererantz,
George Walker. w. A. Cooper, Charles
Huyck. H. c. Wyman, F. NJ. Haight, J.
P. Babcock, F. H. Reed, I. R. D. Grubb,
]: S. Turner, Frank Marquis, Henry
Skinner, John Butler. Oliver Haslett,
Fred Johnson, Or" Watt, Henry Lans-
berger, F. b Surryhne, Frank McLennan
]. de Witt, F. G. Sanborn, Harry Golcher
r. Eisenberg, H. Battu and w. f. Bo-
! CART.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
is THE HISTORIAN OF
HER WARRIORS GLORY
MRS. GENERAL GEORGE E. PICK
EFT HERE ON A VISIT.
An Authoress of Note Who Is the
Widow of One Soldier and the
Mother of Another.

Mrs. General George E. Pickett, widow
Of the famous Confederate commander
who led the desperate charge at Gettys-
burg, is a guest at the Palace, where she
arrived yesterday from Washington, D. u.
Her trip across the continent is taken
with the sole purpose of seeing and say
ing good-by to her son, Major George h.
Pickett of the United States pay depart
ment, who leaves on Thursday 1or the
Philippines.
OF General Pickett nothing can be said
that is not already history. A born sol
der and fighter of the old romantic chlV-
alric sort, he made his name famous al
most as soon as he donned the shouluer
straps of a lieutenant after his gradua-
ton from West Point For several years
he was stationed on this coast. II was
he who planted the stars and stripes on
the tower of the City Of MeT P3Is Sn 6ea IT
at San Juan Island, Puget sound, When
England was trying to grab the territory
which now belongs to US.
OF General Pickett's military career IN
the ranks of the Confederacy too much
cannot be said. AS q reader of men he
had no peer, and had 1t been possible for
one man to win victory Tor the cause use
one who pushed his lines right up to the
flaming crater of Little Round Top that
the South would have worshiped as It's
greatest hero.
Since the death of her husband Mrs
Pickett has devoted herself to literature
with the result that she is to-day one or
the recognized writer's Of the latter part
of the century. -.
Her latest work pickett and His Men"
a story Of her husband and his military
career, has just come from the publish
ers. 1t Is a volume bound in Confederate
gray, full Of stirring incidents, many OF
which were personally witnessed by the
authoress, told with a fire and in style
that carries the reader along despite HIM
self and makes him imagine that he
lives, for the time being, among the Ia
nous personages and great events that
are recounted.
Mrs. Pickett has a book In press which
treats of the first case of hypnotism on
record in this country. 1t is dealt with
in the form of a romance, with Its chief
scenes in Washington, New York and
New Orleans. 1t is cleverly written, well
constructed and full of excellent situa-
lions and clever dialogue.
Following the appearance OF THIS DOCK
Mrs. Pickett promises to give to the read
ing public a volume of short sketches,
which she says will treat of the negro,
his legends and superstitions in a manner
as new as it is correct to the character
of the colored race. Most of the stories
that 1t will contain are taken from tales
told Mrs. Pickett by her old Virginia col
ored nanny" who was wont to take
this way Of amusing her young white mis-
tress.
Mrs. Pickett will probably leave the lat
ter part of the week for her home in
Washington, D. G.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Eastern Star Elections.

Mission Chapter No. 155. Order of the
Eastern Star, has elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: Mrs. Alice
Francis Hickie, worthy matron; George
Daniel Flack, worthy patron; Mrs. Hattie
Ann McPhun, associate matron: Mrs
Mary Carton Foster, secretary (re-elect-
ed); Mrs. Sarah Maria Flack, treasurer
Cre-elected): Mrs. Sarah Ann Cox, con-
ductress; Mrs. Elizabeth Christensen, as
sociate conductress.
Beulah Chapter has elected Mrs. Kate
Bareilles worthy matron, John Baraille
worthy patron, Mrs. Fannie Ayers asso-
ciate matron. Miss Bertha l. Hare secre-
tary Te-elected), Mrs. J. Baraille treas
urer, Mrs Helen Mangels conductress,
Mrs. A Small associate conductress.
Ivy Chapter has elected Mrs. Frances
Bonifield worthy matron, Roy T. Kim
ball worthy patron Mrs ,I Harriet T, Noah
secretary Ge-elected fifth term Mrs.
Carrie A Anthony treasurer (re-elected
twenty-second term). Mrs. Charlotte Tis-
dale conductress, Mrs. Minnie Wallis as
sociate cOnductreSS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
A "MAsHER" CONVICTED.
William Smith, an ex-Bellboy, Viii
Get Three Months From Judge
Treadwell This Morning.

William Smith, who was employed as a
bellboy in the Baldwin Hotel at the time
of the fire, has developed into 'masher''
and was yesterday convicted by Judge
Treadwell on a charge of disturbing the
peace and ordered into custody to appear
Tor sentence this morning.
The evidence showed that Mrs. Annie
Robinson of 945 Mission street was walk
ing along the south side of Market street.
between Fourth and Fifth, about l
o clock Saturday morning to meet her
husband, J. ]. Robinson, who is employed
as a waiter in Dement'S restaurant, when
Smith, who was standing in front of the
Cafe Royal, accosted her by asking her
how all her friends in Vallejo were Mrs.
Robinson told him he had made a mis-
take, but he persisted that he was right
and continued to follow her
When she met her husband she in
formed MIN of Smiths conduct and he
went after Smith and demanded to
know why he had insulted his wife.
Smith apologiZed, but Robinson was not
satisfied and Smith used language that
was not parliamentary. Robinson yelled
for the police and Smith ran across Mar
ket street, where he was caught by
Policemen Purves and Hayden. The
Judge told Smith that there was no ex-
cuse for his conduct and notified him to
send for his blankets, as he would SEN
tence him TO three months in the County
Jail this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
CHICAGO, Nov. 14-Weather clear
track good. Results:
CHARGES ARE EXCESSIVE.
Cable Companies Asked to Make Re
auctions to Asiatic Cities.

The growing commerce between this
country and the Asiatic cities IS greatly
hampered by the excessive telegraph and
cable tariff charged and the merchants
of both sides Of the water have deter
mined TO secure a reduction If possible.
The matter was brought forcibly to the
attention Of the members Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce yesterday by COM
municaton from the Hongkong General
Chamber of Commerce which asks the CO.
operation Of the local body to induce the
telegraph and cable companies to reduce
their rates.
Special stress IS laid upon the fact that
the rates are excessive and operate as an
obstruction to the development of trade
between this coast and Hongkong. The
board passed resolution That the mat
ter be presented to the Western Union
and Postal Telegraph companies. and that
these corporations be urged to accede to
the request of the Hongkong and Pacific
Coast merchants and the demands of the
commerce of the two countries.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
CITY GETS JUDGMENT
FOR VALUABLE LANDS

For want Of prosecution. the action of
Eleanor Martin against the city and
county of San Francisco, in which the
plaintiff sought to prove an alleged title
to almost the entire block bounded by
O'Farrell, Geary. Scott and Pierce streets,
has been dismissed. This property in
cludes the Girls High School and many
residences, and the, plaintiff claimed that
the city was in unlawful possession. The
suit was filed in March of 1872 Regard
ing the motion to dismiss Judge Hunt
said:
nsi prius court in the premises. In the
Jeffords case, a precedent cited, the de-
lay was for period of time less than five
years; here the delay is over twenty
grant the motion, and the dismissal is
hereby ordered
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
DISASTROUS
LAYOUT FOR
THE TALENT
Five Choices at Tanforan
Were Humbled-Yule Left
at the Post.

Of all the frightfully bad days the tai
ent has experienced this season, the six
short innings played with the bookies at
Tanforau Park yesterday were the most
expensive. After the victory Of Sardine,
the COrrigan FLY, which enjoyed cake
walk as usual, the moments following
were those Of anguish for SPECTATORS
Five straight fayorites were knocked on
their pins and the books reaped an I'M
heard OF harvest. Caldwell, the Prince
of American starters" left Nule, the
heavily backed favOrite for the second
event, burning up carload or com, ana
T0ribio, another plunged on Cholce, was
turned half sideways when the WepDlnS
was released.
The win of Judge Wofford caused about
as much CONSERVATION as any during the
afternoon. With IS pounds up and 10 TO
in the betting, he won the third event
in gallOp from Lena, another outsider.
Corrigan' 9. 3, Morris nnlshea a groSgFy
third, two lengths before Schiller. The
latter opened al to 2 and closed II to D.
The opening scramble was only romp
for Sardine She was q stake mare thrown
second, two lengths ahead of hickumbob.
After Caldwell had left Yule, the
plunged-on fayorite, at the post, the sec
ond event at i've and half rurlongs,
proved easy for Earl Islington, ridden by
Burns Monda took the place from Lo-
THAN.
Again in the third number Caldwell let
the bunch away with TOribto, backed
from tours TO 8 to .. not headed to the
barrier. As result Coda doWned the out
slider. Flamaway, with ease. Ricardo ran
third
Lodestar, at odds of 10 to 1, captured
the five and a half furlong spin, fifth on
the programme, also ridden by Burns.
Mocorito and Rio Chico raced their heads
off out in front and Burns landed his
mount d comfortable winner two lengths
in front Of the favorite, MocoritO. J.
Walsh rode the second choice. Potente,
about as well as q Chinese laundryman,
finally getting the show.
My Gypsy was favorite for the closing
mile run, and was nOsed out by Zoroaster,
q to ! chance, piloted by J. Martin.
MeadoWthorpe also ran.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Big Theatrical BENEFIT.

Messrs. s. H. Frtedlander, John Nor
risey. Harry Morosco and Mark Thall
comprising the committee on the charity
benefit for the Associated Theatrical
Managers fund of San Francisco, met at
the Alcazar yesterday morning and fixed
the prices for the big performance in aid
of their fund that will take place at the
Orpheum Thursday afternoon, December
IA.
The programme will in every respect
equal that given in aid Of the reception
fund for returning volunteers last
the ground floor and 80 cents in the GAL
lery. Box seats will command 81 So The
Theatrical Publishing Company will issue
a souvenir for the occasion that promises
to eclipse nything of a similar character
ever published here before.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
JEwELRY HELD BY POLICE.
Suspicion That Murdered Woman's
Possessions Are Stolen PronArtv

The Coroner's deputies are holding the
jewelry which was found on the body of
Della Tracy, the woman who was muir
dered in Turk-street clearinghouse last
consists of several rings, a watch and
chain and various other ornaments. The
supposition is that a portion of it is
stolen property and the detectives desire
time in which to make an investigafion
before relinquishing their hold on any
thing which might become a matter Of
evidence.
A man named Wilson is DESTROYS of oh
tanning possession of the watch. He ex
hibits a bill Of sale from one of the par
ties intimate with the woman. His re-
til the police end their researches De-
teotive Ed Gibson has the case in charee-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
NOT A FAVoRITE WINS.
Talent Out of Luck at the Bennings
Racetrack

IodCSlIdChs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE talent
was unable to pick single winner at the
Bennings track to-day. Results:
Selling. three-year-olds and upward; seven
furlongs-Lindula won, strangest second. The
Gardner third. Time. 1:29.
Maiden two-year-olds; five furlongs-Ciales
won. Juggler II second, Revenah third. Time
one mile and 100 yards-Rare Perfume won
Bangor second, Weller third. Time, 1888.
above the scale; six furlongs-Sweet Caporal
won, ]. A. Gray second, Deceptive third Time.
lie.
Four-year-olds and upward one and a six
teenth miles-Chargrace won, Maurice second
Kilt third Time. 1:52
CINCINNATI. Nov. H-Weather cloudy
at Newport; track fast Results:
Five furlongs: wo-year-old maidens-Fleet-
Ing Moments won. Julia Rose second, Princess
10 third. Time. 1902
One mile and fifty yards; selling-Aureole
won DR.. Withrow second, Piccola third. Time
Seven furlongs-Azucena won. Kunja second
Farm Life third Time, l2SA.
Handicap, twO-year-ods; SIX. furlongs-J. LII
ellie won. Foneda second, Avenstoke third
Time, Ills.
second. Be True third Time. 1:4oA.
CHICAGO, Nov. 14-weather clear;
track good. Results
Six NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won, Odea second
Lacarina third Time, 119&
One and a sixteenth miles; selling-Lennep
won, Astor second. Plantain third. Time.
Six furlongs; selling-O' Cornell won. Bru-
lare second, Little Jack Horner third. Time
liz.
ond, Volandies third. Time. 1:4Sh.
Seven furlongs-The Unknown won, Kitty G
six and a half furiongs-FSvelyn Byrd won,
Refugee second, Owyhee third. Time. l;26.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
GARDINER
GETS THE
DECISION
Defeats "Jack" Hamilton, But
Lacks His Old : ime
Form.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Nov A-Oscar Gardiner,
the Omaha Kid" got the decision after
twenty -five-round bout at 124 pounds
from Jack Hamilton of Troy, n. Y, to-
night at the Broadway Athletic Club.
The victor was not the Gardiner of a
year ago. Hamilton at all times was
more forcible and had the greater weight
circuit in his delivery and execution. but
from the start it was palpable that he
was suffering. from the old complaint of
weak hands. Both wrists went back on
him from the very beginning and at the
finish they We're very weak.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Aeronaut Mcpherson Sinking.

Aeronaut Albert Mcpherson, who fell
from balloon at Glen Park on Sunday,
October l, is fast sinking at st. Luke's
Hospital Since his fall he has been how
ering between life and death. At times
the physicians had some hope of pulling
him through. although the nature of his
injuries We're such as to almost preclude
his final recovery. Yet everything that
could be done by medical science was
done for him. During the past two days
inflammation of the brain set in and now
the hospital physicians have no hope Of
his recovery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15

large audience. The Jeffries- Fitzsimmons
fight is faithful reproduction OF the
great battle fought some months ago
Captain Beach, the water king, lived up to
ms title; and Professor Hill did some mar
velous balancing on the high wire. The
jolly Razzle-dazzle and the many novel
ties of famous Coney Island were in full
blast. The horses were literally patron
lzed. and there were some exciting rides
on the wooden steeds for prizes. The
Steepiechase furnishes a good evenings
entertainment, and should be crowded the
rest of the week '-i0
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Will Race the Valkvrie.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett
GREENoCK, Nov. At Is reported
that William Clark Of Paisley and
Newark, y. j., owner of the steam yacht
Tuscarora. intends purchasing the Val
kyrie to meet the Shamrock and Co
lumbia in the races in 1900 IN British
WatnrS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Women,s Industrial Union.

The Women's Educational and Indus
trial Union held its annual meeting last
evening. The reports of the different
committees showed that the union main
tanned classes in dressmaking, millinery,
hairdressing. manicuring, English, Ger
man, French, Spanish, singing, violin,
painting, guitar and cooking, at a NOM
inal fee. During last winter the cooking
lessons were given free, and they viii
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
BERNARD WARD CONVICTED.
Found Guilty Of Embezzlement or
the First Ballot Cast.
Bernard Ward. walkin

Bernard Ward, walking delegate Of the
Pacific Coast Marine Firemen's Union,
was convicted by a jury in Judge Dunno s
court yesterday morning of having en-
bezzled $4,000 from the organization
named. The verdict, which was reached
on the first ballot, came as surprise, as
a disagreement or acquittal was expected.
1t is claimed by the defendants attorneys
that the prosecution failed even to estab-
lish the corpus deficit, and that when the
case goes before the Supreme Court the
judgment will be reversed. Patrick
Rogers has already been convicted of hav-
ing embezzled the union funds, and John
Dougherty is awaiting trial on similar
charge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
:@o8U@u@ u@4@448 u@o&o9o3o %4a@

be resumed this winter Every first
Tuesday evening in the month a fine mu-
steal programme is provided free to all
women and their escorts, and on the sec
ond Tuesday evening a free lecture on
some instructive and interesting subject
IS delivered. The following officers Tor
the coming year were all Reelected and
dent; Mrs. P. D. Hale. Mrs. Nellie Bless
Ing EysterS and Mrs. Paris Kilburn,
vice presidents; Mrs. Marguerite Kapp'
recording secretary; Miss Marie B. Sor-
bier, corresponding secretary. Associate
dtrectors--Mrs. Margaret Deane. Mrs. DR..
Sachot. Mrs. Louis Glass, Mrs Joseph
advisory board-Judge NJ. Cooney, M. II.
de Young, Hon. Mayor Phelan. S. 7
f Hendy' Joseph Spear, Mrs Richard
Hendy, Mrs. H. Highton. Mrs. NJ. H. de
Young - W
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
Fighter Breaks an Arm.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. H-Australian
/ Billy Murphy and Larry Gleason fought
| here tonight before the Lennox Athletic
Club. In the sixth round Murphy broke
his arm and had to quit, and though he
! had decidedly the better Of it, the deci-
sion was given to Gleason.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15
dinner TO Sir Thomas Upton.

LONDON, Nov. 14-Sir Thomas Upton
was given a dinner of welcome at the
Carleton this evening. Joseph II. Choate,
United States ambassador, Mrs. Choate,
the Earl and Countess Clan William,
Lord and Lady Tweedmouth, Lord Rus
sell Of Halloween. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Russell, Herbert Gladstone, Lord and
Lady Charles Beresford and the Earl of
Cork were among the distinguished COM
pany present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-15


the aggregation in their with the Sacramento
him
the
big drawing
in
visited
pitching
In
the
a
he
had