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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-29
SPORT AT SUTRO BATHS.

The manager of Sutro Baths has an
nounced the following excellent aquatic
bill of fare for Sunday afternoon:
5o-yard dash. novice-B limerick H McKen-
zie, e. Mckenzie, A. Beyfuss. J. Carroll. q.
eAdler.
5o-yard dash, juvenile-G. O,Brien. c. Dono-
van, ". Hurley. w Connolly. H Mckenzie
100-yard dash Especially. amateurs for one
silver medal, no second-H. Irving T. Guer-
in. ID. Harris. II. Dougherty, r. Dahl O. Bey-
fuss. F. Duran, ]. Benson
all. F ~
Trick and fancy springboard divinr-H Nc
kenze, f. Mckenzie. A. Beyfuss G. O'Rrien
d. Harris c. Donovan.
On the opening days-Sunday, April 40
and Monday. May /, there will be an ex
tensive programme by Mizuno's rova
Japanese troupe. This Will be their first
appearance in acrobatic tub-baIancine
and other feats that are truly wonderful
and clever. 90
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programme of the San Francisco Golf
Club for to-day. At Oakland the tourna-
ment fol, the. Captains cup will take place
among the following players, who quail
fled on Saturday, April p: w p john
son, J. c. Mckee, J. NJ. Taft, ]. A Folger.
z. R. Folger, G. d. Greenwood, c. p.
Hubbard, r. A. Cooke and d. F. BeIden
Al Al the above except the last named quail
flied over the short course with an aver
age of 50 or better per round. D. F. Bel
den qualified with an average of 80 for
nlne holes over the long course.
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SHARP BETTING
ON A MAIDEN
-YEAR-OLD
L. B. MCWhirter First
at so to |.
PYTHIA ANOTHER GOOD THING
GOVERNOR sHEEHAN SCORED
AGAIN ON TWO LEGS.
PYTHIA ANOTHER GOOD THING
GOVERNOR SHEEHAN SCORED
AGAIN ON TWO LEGS.
Three Beaten Choices at Oakland.
Slow Track and Fair Attendance.
Pat Morrissey Galloped In.
Heigh-Ho Also Won.

The muchly touted two-year-old Louis
B. McWhirter stepped up to the plate
again at Oakland yesterday and Knocked
out three-bagger. The imp Brutus
youngster had been a disappointment in
former races. With the distance stretched
out 10 five furlongs it was quite another
thing. Hahn sat astride his back. and the
ring started in by laying 90 to l against
him Ii was rubbed later TO p. Away
seventh, Hahn had reached third
position in the stretch, and gradually
moved up, beating out Pythia, another
good thing. played from 80 down to 3, a
length IN 1:O3 fat. Winyah, the favor1te,
ran unplaCed.
The track was slow, which accounted
for the poor time made Three favontes
were successful
Aluminium, TO favorite in the bet
ting, took the opening six furlOng selling
run without great effort from Defender;
Jerilderio, the second choice, lacked
speed when il was most needed.
II is said that Don Cara is dope
horse If this is true. then he was sent
10 the post unchanged in the sprint that
followed. Receding from TO 10 to l,
Plggott was unable 70 make MIN run
yard. Governor Sheehan, played from 9
10 T. lasted long enough to down Paul
Kruger, a 20 10 shot. half length.
The third number also sprint over
the FururitN course. was only q Canter
for the fav0rite Socialist. ridden by Jen-
kins. Bessie Lee led Flora Hawk over
the mark for second place.
Many played Daisy T to defeat the ia
1Crite Pat Norrissey. in the seven furlong
selling affair. but the mare failed to make
The EeIdiug gallop. Seven to 10 was once
ohtainable about the gelding, which made
all the running. and won easing up.
The concluding six furlOng dash was
about the most open betting race of the
day. resulting in Prompto and Tony
LiCalzi closing equal choices in the bet
ing When the barrier was released Jack
Ward, on Heigh Ho. sailed away in the
lead and at the wire led Prompto out a
head.
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JINKS FOR oARSMEN.
Ariels Will Hold Reception and Re
gatta at Long Bridge To-Morrow

Ihe Ariel annual regatta for club mem
bers will be held tomorrow (Sundav) at
Long Bridge. The programme contains
nine events. A. Haughton F. 10th and ]
OConnell are the entries for the out
rugged skiff race for novices and G. Witt
kopf and F. Fl. Sternberg for the shell
race. j. Wilson and G. Phelan will APP
pear in the senior outraged skiff event.
be made up of E. Lynch. e. McDonough.
A. Haughton and D. O'Connell, and the
other of +. 10th, T. LIE Rand, j. OCon-
nell and J. Ficken
The fifth event is a pie-eatine race he-
tween Eugene Flanders, w. Growney and
c. McAuliffe. A senior barge crew com
posed of the Wilson brothers will race
against an intermediate crew composed of
w. Howe, j. /. Nolan, j. O'Connell and
j. Ficken. w. McAusland and Leander
Stevenson will row an exhibition race in
Smith, of the Olympic Club, will give a
swimming exhibition. The last event on
the programme is a barge race between
crew composed of E. Lynch, e. McDon-
crew made up of F. 10th, j. R. Bockman,
H. Pess and F. Steffens the former he
ing the Irish and the latter the German
representatives: The following are the
ofhcials: Marshal of course, J. l. Nolan;
referee, d. j. Sheehan: starter, P. J.
Enright; judges-H. Pless, ]. r. Book
man and j. Hardie; time-keeper. Walter
Blake. The iinks committee consists of
h. Lynch, H. Pless. A. Taylor, G.. T. Nc
Ginncss, W. Howe and ]. r. Boekman
At their last meeting the Alameda Boat
Club elected the following new members:
r. E.. Hops, A. Bjolstad, Charles C. Han
ley. Gus Horst A. Heydenaber and C. II.
Wall Fourteen applications for member
ship were received. The Alameda senior
three seasons, will probably undergo a
change in the makeup. Bert Guild taxi
ing the place of Eugene B. Hadcock at
bow. Hadcock intends to take up out
ric Clyt
is considering the necessity of enlarging
its house, which is too small for it's re-
quirements Architects have been re-
quested to furnish plans and estimates
of the proposed improYements
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Murderer Donovan Arraigned.

Patrick Donovan, the carpenter who
struck the old man, Alexander Jardine.
on the head with an ak in the vestibue
of St Roses Church, causing his DEATH
was instructed and arraigned before
Judge Mogan yesterday BY consent his
preliminary examination was continued
till May f.
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Clara p Winckemann has been granted
a divorce from Charles A. Winckelmann
on the ground of wilIfu desertion. Mary
j. Bailey has sued George NJ. Bailey for a
divorce, alleging desertion as cause OF
action.
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Selections for To-Day

First Race-Elizabeth R, Kootenai, Somis.
Second Race-Castake. Bernardillo. DR.. Ber-
nays.
Third Race-Stamina, Malay. Maud Ferguson.
Fourth Race-Saintly, Ell Estro. Tiburon.
Fifth Race-Uln, Robert Bonner, Major
Hooker.
sixth Race-Prompto Socialist. Imperious.
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Ell Campo.

Sunday the Ukah will make four round
trips to this popular resort. as advertised
In amusement columns. 1t is the nearest
resort to San Francisco where one can
have a regal outing at small expense.
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In the Divorce Court.

"s9" Cleveland bicycles, $40 and $50; '99''
Crescents S95 Leavitt & Bill. 300 Larkin.'
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Cyclers' Outing.

The Yosemite Wheelmen's Club will
hold a moonlight run to San Jose this
evening. Cyclers Will meet at Fruitvale,
taking the last boat from this city.
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Ribbons.
Satin and Gros-Grain
Ribbons, pure silk and

good quality; nearly every pre-
valIlno shade now in stock:
A-inch wide e.-............y yard sc
1l2-inch wtde.........y yard = 1-3c
2A-inch yard 1215c
Pure Silk Baby Ribbon, with
Pleot edge........................bolt &c
Fancy Neck Ribbon, 3 inches
Wlde.--........................ zoe
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Track Notes.

John Givens, the trainer of Don Cara.
was notified by the judges that if the
horse should start again within a few
days and make a good showing some pun
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ishment would be visited on the stable
John said he would return the animal to
his owners
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-29
A medium weight

Ladies' Almedium-weight
IIa:oc4 Lisle Union Suit;
O"'Oi OuiCo' buttons down the
front and can be had either low or
high neck; long, short or no
sleeves; popular garment at this
Season.......................suit 75c
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Won FIRST three ving
90. I0rlOo next
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-29

Blankets. White Wool Blan-
kets, with just
enough cotton to keep them from
shrinking; size 64x8o; pink, blue
or yellow borders; the 9rade
usually sold at S5."............$3. 80
Ten-quarter Silver Gray Blan-
kets; cotton and wool mixed; very
sefvIceabIe, and nice in appearance;
pink, blue or red borders. ...S1.68
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-29
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Bows Boys White Blouse
w.:e+e Waists, with large
WdiStS. sailor collar; made of
good lawn; front, collar and
sleeves trimmed with embroidery;
a dresSy waist; ages 3 to 10 years
........................... soc
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Tme-To L. Ply: to Z. 46 last e. a.
St Cao-Anarchy Good start Won easily Second
timber.
Cook weakly ridden the first part Henry c sore
l09
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Tme-ls. 127t a. :371l a. Winner, s J. Dodd
Jue 5ood start Won first three driving
McNhrter liked the So Pytha. Winyah hf
one was ridden the overland Galene pockeed early the
Scratched-Surfeit
1850. FIFTH RAcE-seven furlonss; selling; four-yea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14

for a permanent arbitration board. The
delegation. therefore. has prepared for
you the following statement:
POSITION OF AMERICAN PROPOSALS
"Tn view OF the misleading statements
published In America regarding the course
of the drafting committee OF the Arbitra-
ton Committee. and the exact position
OF the American proposals, you may say
that the American plan for a permanent
tribunal, which has been correctly set
forth I'm the American papers. has been
referred, with other similar plans, TO the
drafting committee. This committee VIII
report to the full Committee on Arbitra-
ton the exact text Of the American pro-
posals as submitted as the drafting COM
mttee shall Professionally recommend.
The Committee on Arbitration and after
ward the conference will then finally pass
upon the various projects. The fact that
In the drafting committee, the English
proposals have been used as the basis OF
discussion does not indicate In the least
the abandonment of any Of the plans, and
IT is not expected that the drafting COM
mittee will be ready TO report to the Com
mittee on Arbitration for week or ten
days; and all statements regarding It's
work or attitude are mere surmise.'
Slr Julian tduncelote' Hcan VI ehc o.
fish delegation, this evening emphatically
confirmed the accuracy of the statement
OF Mr.. Hollis TO the Associated Press.
THE GENEVA CONVENTION.
The Red-Cross subcommittee of the
Peace Conference has reported in favor
of applying the Geneva convention TO
naval warfare The adoption Of the prin-
cipes OF the Geneva convention TO naval
warfare is regarded as the first real
achievement of the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14
ODD-FELLOWs ENCAMPMENT.
Election of Ohicers-CapItation Tax
Mr. Ramos Grand Representative.

The 1fty-seventh annual encampment
Of the Grand Encampment, Independent
order of Odd-Fellows, was held in the
city yesterday.
The Grand Encampment vas called 10
order at 10 o'clock at Cdd-Fellows' Hall
by Grand Patriarch James Mitchell, Of
Phoebus. There was a fun attendance.
A number of new representatives, were
admitted to the Grand Encampment, and
received the degree.
Reports Of the Grand officers were read
and referred TO appropriate committees.
Three encampments, which had sur
rendered their charters, were resuscitated
during the year, and among them Nelson
Encampment. of Richmond. This en-
campment reorganized with thirty-six
members and quite a list Of applications.
A resolution offered by w. A. Clark,
Ir., Of Richmond, was adopted, permit
ting those encampments desiring TO do
so. 10 set aside per cent. Of their re-
ceipts for dues. as a special contingent
fund. from which TO pay obligations not
legally payable from the general fund OF
the encampment
The Grand Encampment proceeded to
the election OF officers for the ensuing
year. with the following results: Grand
Patriarch G.. b. Vogel Roanoke; Grand
High Priest, W. f.. Latham, Alexandria;
Grand Senior Warden, j. T.. Mccoy, Nor
folk Grand Scribe, Il. V. Turney, Old
Point: Grand Treasurer, G.. w. Hill, Nor
folk; Grand Junior Warden. W. a. Clark,
Jr., Richmond; Grand Representative,
Manly b. Ramos, OF Nelson Encamp-
ment, No. ., Richmond.
81
sentative I'm spite of strong opposition,
and his election was afterwards made
unanimous. Mr.. Ramos has been very
energetic and faithful member Of the
order. and his election to this position is
an award Of merit as well as singular
honor.
While waiting for the various commit
tees 10 prepare reports as matters refer
red 10 therein the Grand Encampment
proceeded 10 the eXemplfication of the
unwrtten work of the order
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the capitation
tax was increased from 40 TO 50 cents.
This tax is laid upon 1900 patriarchs, and
will increase the revenue about $50. Mr..
Manly Il. Ramos was chairman or the
Finance Committee, and all the recon-
mendations made by that committee were
unanimously adopted
The salary of the Grand Scribe was fix
ed at SlOO and the Grand Treasurer, who
has heretofore given his services without
compensation, was voted S25 per annum.
The last Grand Patriarch did not expend
any funds in travelling, but the Grand
Encampment voted the newly-elected
Grand Patriarch the sum of 800 for ira
yelling expenses.
he Of If ho
ereign Grand Lodge was called TO the
necessity for fraternal insurance within
the order, and the grand representatives
were requested 10 urge the matter for
ward. The encampment decided 10 meet
next June at Newport News
The newly-eected officers were installed
by Past Grand Representative James b.
Blanks.
Fraternal greetings were received from
Grand-Master w. II. Bailey at Bristol
Va. who is now on his tour OF visitation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
Corn, Wheat, Oats, Cotton, Tobacco,
and Hay.

WASHINGTON. June 15.-The weekly
summary of crop conditions, issued by
the Weather Bureau to-day says, in
part:
"".hn rains Of the past week have large
ly relieved the drought In the South.
which still continues, however, in North
ern Louisiana, Eastern Texas, New Eng
land, and portions of New Jersey Colo
rado Nebraska, and New Mexico. There
has been too much rain In Kansas, over
the southern portions Of Missouri, Ill-
nOis, and Indiana and over portions OF
the Upper Lake Region and Minnesota.
The temperature conditions Of the week
have been favorable generally, except
over the Northern Rocky Mountain and
North Pacific Coast regions, where II has
been too cool, and over portions of the
Middle and South Atlantic states, which
suffered to some extent from excessively
high temperatures.
In the principal corn States Of the
Central valleys corn has made good
growth, and its condition is generally
improved. although in need OF cultivation,
which has been retarded in nearly
all sections Of the district named. In
portions Of the Southern States corn IS
suffering for rain, and it has been per-
manently injured in portions of Georgia,
Florida, and Southern Texas.
Winter wheat is now being harvested
as far north as the Ohio and Central
Mississippi valleys. with generally light
yields, but excellent quality. Harvesting
is well advanced in Texas. and is
about finished in the East Gulf ana South
Atlantic States. In the states Of the
Lower Missouri Valley some improve
ment is reported in the condition Of
wheat which is rpening slowly in that
section.
The reports respecting spring wheat
are less favorable than i'm the previous
week, owing to the effects of excessive
moisture
over the northern section the general
condition of oats Is more promising than
I'm the previous week, although damage
from rust and tOO-rank growth are re-
ported from portions Of the Mississippi
Valley. Harvesting is nearing completion
in the Southern states.
Cotton Is doing well. It's condition
in Tennessee, Alabama, and Missouri is
generally improved. In Florida, and
generally over the central portion OF
the Cotton Belt the crop continues late.
ing rapidly, with but few complaints Of
insects.
in the Ohio Valley and portions Of
the Middle Atlantic States rapid pro-
gress has been made IN transplanting to-
bacco, and the plants have started under
the most favorable conditions i'm the
Ohio Valley. Florida, and portions OF
Tennessee, and the Carolinas, though the
crop has suffered from Drought, which,
however, has 10 a great extent been re-
lieved by late rains in the iast-named
States.
"Haying is I'm general progress In the
States OF the Central valleys. the Md
die Atlantic States, Oregon, and Califor-
mia. A good crop is promised In the
states of the Ohio Valley, except I'm Ken
lucky and portions Of Ohio In Ohio
New England. and portions Of the Middle
Atlantic States the crop will be light"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14
THE CONVENTION CHOIR MEETS.
First Rehearsal of singers Tor H.
Il. L. Meeting n Great Success.

The first rehearsal of the great choir
Of 700 or more voices which will lead the
singing at the International Baptist
Young Peoples Union Association Con
vention here next month was held at
Calvary Baptist church last night. \
more suspicious beginning could not have
been asked. There was fine attendance
and the initial practice was a decided
success.
Professor II. w Porter, of Baltimore
a musical man of decided tact. as we !
as ability and abundant experience, Will
train the choir and direct the music at
The convention. That the Music Commit
tee made no mistake In selecting him was
clearly demonstrated last night. He Is
inst the man to do the work that Is re-
ouired. He took occasion to say that he
had never found the Music Committee for
any convention with matters in better
shane than they were here. and I'm no
other city had the beginning been more
satisfactory.
There were probably 400 singers present
last night and there was an hour and
half of good work done. The rehearsals
will begin promptly at S:l5 o'clock, and
Professor Porter is very DESTROYS that al.
The singers shall be regular and punctual
i'm attendance. There will be another prac-
tice AT Calvary church Friday night a.
S15 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14
Personals and briefs,

The Board OF Public Interest. which
was called 10 meet Yesterday evening,
failed 90 get a quorum.
Mr.. John $. Bethel, Collector OF Gus
toms. who has been quite i'll. is steadily
improving. He was at his Office yester-
day.
Miss Jessie Spencer, of Lexington, KY,
arrived I'm the city last night on visit
10 her cousin. Miss Jane Mccarthy, No.
east Main street.
Miss Laura James. superintendent of
Glendale National Cemetery. is visiting
the family Of Mr.. J. NJ. Bryant, at the
Richmond National Cemetery.
Rev. ]. J. Scherer. Of Marion Va.
Grand Chaplain of the Odd-Fellows Is in
the city. and was a visitor yesterday TO
Colonel j. W. Richardson, at the Land
Office
Rev r. s. Dunaway. d. D., now Of
Washington. -. g.. is i'm the city attend
ing the annual meeting OF the trustees
of Richmond College, and is the guest of
Dr. George Il. Steel. 1914 west Main street.
Captain Ernest Witt was down town
yesterday making arrangements for his
return tO his native city. New Orleans.
His Headquarters for a few days will be
at the insurance Office OF Thomas l.. Al
friend. 1903 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-14
WANTS A DEPOT, TOO.
MANCHESTER WOULD LIKE TO
HAVE A NEAT STRUCTURE.
Mr.. TONEY MAY Be OPPOSED.
4 Petition Being Circulated Calling
on Another Democrat to Come Out
Squire LithgOw Gives Out Justice
Other News.

The citizens OF Manchester are very
anxious that the Richmond. Petersburg
and Carolina Railroad Company shall
build them a neat and attractive depot in
this city, and there is little doubt that
the company will do so.
A gentleman, in a position to know,
said Yesterday afternoon that Manches-
ter would very likely get the depot, and
at least part Of the shops of this COM
pany. The Council and the Business
Mems Association will DO all in their
power to get the company 10 be as gene
rous as possible TO this city.
There is much talk going the rounds of
the city now of opposition from this city
to Mr.. D. i. Toney. for the Legislature.
Mr.. Toney has already announced him.
self. but a petition is being circulated,
and being signed to very considerable
extent. asking Mr.. b. NJ. Robertson to
announce himself. If he does, the fight
I'm the Democratic family of the district
will be warm.
FUNERAL OF MR.. O'CONNER.
The funeral Of Mr.. Michael J. O'Con-
ner, who died at his residence In this
city, on Sunday afternoon took place NJ
ST. Peters Cathedral yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. The interment was made
in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The funeral of the little son, Frederick
Clyde, of Mr.. X. c. and Mrs. ~
O. BEDFORD took place yesterday after
noon at 5 o'clock. The child died Mon
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the resi-
dence OF his parents. in this city.
SQUIRE LITHGOW GIVES OUT JUS
TICE.
Squire Lithgow was called upon TO dis
pense justice to two applicants yester-
day morning.
BENJAMIN Adams came up before the
Squire charged with being drunk on the
street. He was sent down to jail Tor
fifteen days.
NJ. o. Cleaton was the next and last
petitioner for the scarce article. lie had
been drunk also, and when the police
found him he was unable to take care
of himself. He was taxed 81.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Leila Wllkerson is visiting friends
and relatives in Ochre, Va.
Miss Matte Jones, of west Twelfth
street. is visiting friends in Chesterfield.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Les
senberger, No. JOS Decatur street, con-
tinues III.
Miss Katie Wells. of Farmville, who
has been visiting Miss Birdie Cox, has
returned home, accompanied by Miss
Cox.
Chesterfield County Court will be in
session to-day, when the matter of con-
dennation of land for the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina will come up
for argument. The criminal cases Of this
term have been postponed for trial at the
Tulv term