Presentation of a Sword and
Medal to Colonel Long.
•,;. All -the ships' in the .bay were nahd
sorhely decorated in ; honor of Washihs
tpn's birthday. Some of . the British ller.t
made a very handsome showing.- while all
showed -more or: less bunting.. The trans
port wharf was gay with bunting, and
everything- in: the 'vicinity waa in foatlve
garb. .Early in .the afternoon Batteries C
and p. of the' Thir- Artillery; and. a, de
tachment "from; the naval reserve ship
Marlon,-, headed by :the-. Third Artillery
band,- assembled on the' wharf.. The occa
sion was the presentation of an.Army and
Navy: Union medal and a very, handsome
sword' to Colonel' Oscar 'F; Long, quartar
master of the transport -service. - ¦ '
• ( Captain-Denis Geary made thepressnta
tlon speech on behalf of the Army, and
Navy Union. • He eulogized Colonel Long's
manner of handling trie-transport servire.
and . said l he had ¦ dispatched . over . 100,000
men ; to the' Philippines without' a Mtch
and without- a breath'of scandal. 1 ; -
Commander J.'F.' Fitzgerald; of Garrison
No. 101 (Colonel Oscar F. Long Garrison)
then pinned thf: medal on Colonel Long'B
breast. Colonel Marshall; chief- quarter
master of' the, department, then presented
Colonel !Long 'with Uhe'. sword, -which: he
characterized as Va magnificent' gift most
worthily, .bestowed.".' ¦ The band . played
"Hail to the Chief "• and then Colonel' Lon g
thanked the men in the most. feeling terms
for their kind-remembrance of him on.the
birthday of the nation's: hero. .AH hand*
then adjourned to the headquarters of the
garrison, where a lunch was spread. _
> The medal bears this Inscription: "Pre-
sented to Honorary Commander Oscar F.
Long by his friends and members of Gar
rison 100, R.A. N. U., (Regular Army
and Navy Union).
The inscription on the sword is as fol
lows: "By his comrades of Colonel Oscar
F. Long Garrison No. 101, Regular and
Volunteer ' Army and Navy Union, United
States."
CELEBRATION GENERAL
IN COAST CITIES
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Tenders a Reception to ,
Senator Bard.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22.— The eleventh
annual banquet of the Chamber of Com
merce was celebrated to-night In the new
clubhouse erected by the 'women of Los
Angeles. When President M*. J. Newmark
called the assemblage to attention, 225
guests were seated at the six tables, fash
ioned in the form of a horseshoe. In point
of attendance, elegance or servlde and
character of addresess. this function has
never In the history of the Chamber been
excelled. The Menu embraced every viand
from Blue Points to coffee, nearly all
wines being California vintage. The
head of the table was graced by
United States Senator Thomas R. Bard
a*; the guest of honor, who sat between
President Newmark and Toastmaster
John F. Frances.
To the toast, "President of the United
States, Rev. Hugh K. Walker responded.
Rev. S. Hecht, rabbi of the Jewish Syna
gogue, responded to the toast, "George
Washington." "The Oil Industry" was
handled by W. L. Hardlson, president of
the Los Angeles Oil Exchange; "Califor
nia of the Future" was treated by Judge
W. A. Cheney; "Our Friend the Tourist"
fell to the Rev. Robert J. Burdette; "The
Chamber of Commerce" was responded to
by C. D. Wlllard. "The Aim of the Re
public" was assigned to Irving M. Scott,
the San Francisco shipbuilder.
The entrance of former United States
Senator Stephen M. White at a late hour
caused a demonstration that went beyond
the confines of an ovation. He came into
the presence of his fellow townsmen, who
showed their appreciation in his restora
ton to health. His presence caused a
break In the order or spt-eches. By de
mand the. late Senator became the firat
speaker. In his remarks he paid high
tribute to Senator Bard.
"I believe my successor will be as loyal
to the interests of California," White said,
"as I hope I proved myself to have been.
Although politically opposed, we are
neighbors and friends."
As ex-Senator White took his seat. Sen
ator Bard was loudly called. In response.
Senator Bard said that his experience as
a Senator so far had been filled with
pleasure in acknowledging the many
courtesies extended, but he hoped he
would ever be found battling for the in
terests of California, and when he re
turned from Washington might ask the
plaudits of his constiuents.
In an Interview to-night Mr. Scott said:
"The South could have had the Senator
ship last year had the members of the
Legislature from this end of the State j
been united upon one candidate. Will Ij
be a candidate for the Senatorshlp at the
expiration of Mr. Perkins' term of office?
I certainly expect to be, and I expect also
that the Southerners here, for whose ben-
Dr. Parker's Cough Cure. One dos« win stop
a confh. Kever falta.' Try It ATI «ru**!rts. •
Benefit for the Boers.
A benefit concert for the Boers will be
given in Metropolitan Temple on Saturday
evening, under the auspices of the Trans
h« n ?,r Ut , cc °J CeJ'r-ornla. which has
headquarters in the Phelan building.
Savings and Loan Society
Solicits loans on mortgages or trust deeds
at lowest market rates. 101 Montgomery.*
President, Wheeler the Orator.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 22.— Johns Hopkins
University celebrated its twenty-fourth
anniversary to-day by appropriate exer
cises In. McCoy Hall. The orator of. the
day was President Benjamin Ide Wheeler
of the University' of California, who out
lined what he. considered the duty of the
university to the commonwealth. He
made an urgent plea for stronger men for
political office. '...-.
The Chinatown Squad.
The two men who have *been detailed
by Chief- Sullivan to. reinforce .Sergeant
Shea's ; squad in Chinatown are Officers
John Galloway. and Thomas Burke. They
are both from Captain Splllane's division
and have made enviable records in China
town as fearless and efficient officers and
a "terrorv to the Mongolians. 1 .
eflt I swung into, line something like
twenty-three, votes a few weeks ago at
Sacramento to -make the election of
Thomas R. Bard a certainty, will not
prove • ungrateful, but will help me when
1 need their assistance , as they needed
mine. • .
* "I do not believe that Daniel M. Burns
will ever again be a Senatorial candi
date," continued Mr. Scott; "but I expect
him for a long time to come to be, never
theless, a factor 'ln Republican politics I
have never had any personal dislike to
Colonel Burns, but did not believe that he
was the proper Senatorial timber, and
when some of my friends requested that
I pick up the anti-Burns vote to prevent
it. from going to'- him 'l volunteered my
services.. My: idea, was to/ save the Re
publican; party from destruction,"
SAN JOSE. Feb. - 22.— Washington's
birthday; wa«- observed by a cessation of
business to a considerable extent here to
day. At Campbell there were formal ex
ercises with addresses by several gentle
men. Among' these were Professor Fet
ler, of Stanford and John 'E. Richards of
San Jose." .Expansion was the underlying
current In the; most of the .remarks a
free picnic dinner Was served by " th«
ladles of Campbell. y me
, STANFORD UNTVERSITY. Feb 22 —
The Fireman's Fund team of San Fran
cisco to-day defeated the Stanford 'Var
fiity In the most exciting game of base
ball seen on the campus, for years For
eleven innings j the result was In doubt
while all the time the Interest of the snec*
tators'was most keen. The college boys
showed a marked improvement over their
earller'games and held the visitors down
to a pcore of 5 to 2. -• ¦ •
- SANTA' CRUZ. Feb.' 22.— "Washington's
birthday waa quietly .celebrated to-day
all places of business being closed. Pa-
Joyable. Musical selections added to ' ; the
afternoon's pleasure, and the 'oration 1 of
the day was delivered by, Henry I. Kowal
sky. A message from President McKlrile>
conveying best wishes to the league was
read, as was one from Congressman Kahn.
The programme opened with a selection
from the Hebrew Orphan Asylum oap<lj
This was followed by remarks from B. M;
Galvin, president of the league, who'ixi
troduced T. F. Bachelder as president, of
the day. Hon. I. J. Truman had been' se
lected to officiate In the latter capacity,
but Illness caused his absence. The Ala
mo quartet, composed of Mme. Ellen'
Coursen-Roeckel, Mile. Elena Roeckol,
Mrs. H. Lewis and Miss May Mable, ren
dered "My Flag," and was. heartily ap
plauded. An address by Mayor Plielar,
was next on the programme, but that ceni
tleman sent a note apologizing for hla ab
sence. After another selection' by • the
band and a recitation by T. W. Hlckov,
Mr. Kowalsky delivered the oration. v * He
spoke of his recent visit to Mount-Verr.cn
and the patriotic thoughts which it/in
spired. He touched upon the character of
Washington and of other ' American-p
atriots and statesmen, and. gave a .vivid
description of the events which led up to
and succeeded the war of the Revolution,
After he had concluded a telegram Trom
President MoKinley was read. . It was as
follows: - --*.- -/. .
To the President of the Garfleld League: The
observance of • Washington's birthday. Is ¦ not
only a tribute to the memory of the great sol
dier, citizen and statesman, but' ls as well an
evidence of the patriotism of the people. Each
succeeding celebration of this anniversary gives
renewed life to the lessons inculcated by the
recognition- of his exalted character and '- the
creatness of his public services. Tour league
tlons. but the long run had told on him
and he tried to get over the place where
the rail had been removed. Mr. Hobart
had his own ideas and endeavored to
change the course of his horse. He suc
ceeded only partially, as Royalty jumped
at the gate post and was sent staggering
back. Through Mr. Hobart's skill, neither
went down, but the incident caused more
than a flutter of excitement among the
onlookers on the, clubhouse veranda. , •
The hunt proved a desperate one 'for
men, horses and hounds, the distance
testing the courage of the members of
the hunt and the stamina of their mounts.
The members were entertained at break
fast by J. J. Moore of Menlo Park, at 9
o'clock and the hounds were laid. on at
11. - Those In attendance were:
F. J. Carolan (M. F. H.), Walter 8. Hobart.
George Parsone, J. J. Moore. Peter Martin, E.
D. Beyland. J. .Downey Harvey,- Charles Dun
phy, Huph Hume, John Lawson. Duncan Hayne,
it. H. 13. de Marvllle, Lean Bocquerae, Cap
tain W. H. McKlttriek, H. D. Walters and
the hunt servants, "Jerry" Keating; and Fred
Johnson. •
Walter Hobart carried off the honors
of the day, winning three races himself
and incidentally surprised some -of his
competitors.- He had several entries In
the contests open to race ponies and
among them appeared the name "Slats."
This plebeian name concealed the Identity
of a beautiful chestnut thoroughbred
mare, fit to race In almost any company
of her size and turned out In the
best of condition. Ridden by . her new
owner, she won' the quarter-mile and the
flve-eighths-mlle dashes, the latter 'the
best race- of the day. In this she beat
Captain W. H. McKlttrlck's' pony Pita
pat, ridden cleverly by "Charley Dun
phy. George Parsons, riding Mr. Hobart's
Six Bits,- won the Due d'Abruzzi cup -In
the two and a half miles hurdle race. He
The young men of Burlingame Country Club and of San Mkteo County Hunt,. who are pronounced by persons competent to Judge as clever horsemen as
any persons under the sun, opened the season of sports In a brilliant manner, yesterdays 'In. the morning, they followed the hounds In a desperate twenty-mile run
and In the afternoon they showed to advantage In the pony races on Walter &. Hobart's private track. • ¦
BRAVE SHOW. OF BEAUTY AND HORSEMANSHIP AT BURLINGAME.
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sizes 2S to 6 91.50
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SPENT WASHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY IN THE OPEN
Thousands Visit Golden Gate Park,
Beach and Other Pleasure
Places.
Wn«=hingtor/s birthday offered an op
portunity for thousands to enjoy a day
cut under the sky— in the park, on th*
beach and within the grounds of '.oeal
pleasure places. Early yesterday morning
the people began to wend their way
toward the places where enjoyment could
be found and by noon the beach was black
with people and the lakes in the park at
tracted extraordinary crowds.
The crowd in the park was the largest
cf the season. From the .humble grocer s
wngon. boarded in to hold a dozen, to
ihe majestic drag the rigs wheeled
thrc-ugh the drives and not an accident
or even an incident worthy of note oc
curred to detract from the pleasures of
the day.
REVOLUTIONARY SONS
CELEBRATE THE DAY
The California Society of the Son* of
the American Revolution duplicated Its
fcrrr.er success in the banquet given
last night in the Merchants' Club in honor
of the one hundred and sixty-eighth an
niversary of the birth of Washington. The
bfirtquct hall had been profusely decorated
with American flags and in the center was
suspended a picture of "the Father of
His Country" Over one hundred and
fifiy guests gathered at the tables. Rev.
W. A. Brev/er opened the feast with
Folemn prayer and after an excellent
menu ha«i been enjoyed to the mu.«ic of a
Ftrir.jr orchestra the following programme
was carried out:
Introd act r.ry remarks. Vice President Wil
liam H. Jordan: toast. * 'Looking llackward
Thrtuph the Annals of the I'ast." Professor C
A. Duniway. Stanford Untrendty: tenor fcolo.
t-clcct^ij. Qacv Franks: "American Manhocd.
r.rv. I>r. V. W. Oampett: bass solo. "The
K'.r.K's <"harr.pion." Frank \V. Th-impson;
•¦/.ircrlcaTi Int<Tf«n in ihe Orient." H. I. C.
tL'm Ci.n^ul Ornorfil Ho Tow; "The iJestiny of
th»> T'r.ltcd Pmt.-s." Henry A. M^lvln: conclud
lnr *v::h "The Star Spanekd Banner."
Young Men's Institute Celebrates
Birthday of Washington.
The celebration of Washington's birth
cay under the auspices of the board of
management, San Francisco councils.
Your.g Men's Institute, which was held
last evening at Metropolitan Temple, was
en a parallel with the usual high class of
the entertainments arranged by that or
ganization. A programme of exceptional
Interest was rendered, a feature of which
wiis an eloquent and patriotic address by
Krar.k T. Shea.
The programme opened with an over
ture by the League of the Cross Cadets
Band, under. he direction of M. P. Wal
ten. The music was excellent and was
heartily applauded.
Robert Tobln, chairman of the board of
management, called the gathering to or
der and introduced Judge William P.
Lawlor as the presiding officer of the
evening. Judge Lawlor said briefly that
the purpose of the celebration was to do
honor to the memory of the father of
this great land and expressed the belief
that every one in the vast audience wa.s
imbued with patriotic principles and fired
with the love of liberty.
Among the musical numbers were a
contralto solo by Miss Florence Xagei:
cornet solo, George Pacheco; selections
from "The Bohemian Girl." League of the
Cross Cadets Band; soprano solo, Mrs.
Eva Tenney; barytone solo, Oscar S.
Frank; vocal solo, Harry Brown. All
were encored.
There were some clever recitations by
Thomas W. Hickey, who made a decided
hit and was called to the platform re
peatedly. •
The address of Mr. Shea was listened to
with the most profound interest. Speak
ing of the Young Men's Institute he said
if it followed its determination to spread
the truth and uphold liberty It would
leave its "footprints on the sands of
time." He said that man dies but hi?
memory lives on according to the mag
nitude and character of his earthly deeds
that the memory of Washington would
never die. but would continue to ring on
through centuries until the end of time.
In closing the celebration Judge Lawlor
on behalf of the Young Men's Institute
expressed his grateful thanks to the au
dience. ¦-:,..-¦' v «-]
SUPERB HORSEMANSHIP
SAVES HOBART'S LIFE
Kls Horse Dashes Into a Gatepost.
Burlingame Sports.
Walter 8. Hobarfs superb horseman
eh!p saved his life yesterday, according
to persons who witnessed him take the
last jump in the run of the San Mateo
County hunt in the' twenty-mile run of
the hounds by a circuitous route from
Fair Oaks. The top rail had been re
moved from a stiff fence near Burlingame
Clubhouse. Mr. Hobart ecorned this pre
cautionary measure and sent his gray
horse Royalty at the fence at its highest
point. The horse would have taken -It
without hesitation under ordinary condi-
leave of absence expires he will return to
his duties here."
Regent Arthur Rodgers does not believe
that President McKinley has made Pro
fessor Wheeler an offer of a place on the
commission mentioned, or if such has b<*e\
made that Professor Wheeler will accepr.
"Professor Wheeler la an honorable maT
and certainly would not consider such an
offer without consulting with the Board
of Regents." said Mr. Rodgers. "Thesis
rumors are not to be taken seriously. In
his visits to the President he certainly
had other matters of business to discuss.
No. Professor Wheeler would certainly
have notified the Regents if he had ever
entertained a thought of accepting a po
litical office."
PRESIDENT BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER.
It is not at all likely that President
Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University
of California would accept an offer of a
place on the Philippine which
President McKlnley is now forming. This
Is the opinion of a number of \he members
of the Board of Regents of the University.
They are morally certain that the recent
meetings between President McKlnley and
Professor Wheeler have been misunder
stood and that these conferences related
to altogether different matters than tht
letter's appointment to a political position,
which at best would be only for a short
term.
"I am sure that these stories about Pro
fessor Wheeler being selected as one of
the Philippine Commissioners are without
foundation." said Regent . Charles W.
Slack. "If he is Interested in that com
mission at all it Is In behalf of Professor
Bernard Mose3, now holding the position
of professor of political srience at Berke
ley. A day or so ago a friend asked me
if I would indorse the candidacy of Pro
fessor Moses for a place on the commis
sion, and from that conversation I In
ferred that Professor Moses* claims were
being advanced by his friend Prof>«sor
Wheeler. I believe that Professor Moses
Is eminently fitted for. such an office, be
cause of his familiarity with Spanish his
tory and his knowledge of the islands of
the Pacific, and I would be very willing to
grunt him a leave of absence to accept
such an offer if it should be made him.
"As for Professor Wheeler, there is no
probability that he would consider such
an offer, especially as he has never dis
cussed the subject with any of the Re
gents. The connection of his name with
the Philippine Commission is all a mis
take, and • I am certain that it has no
foundation in fact."
Regent J. B. Relnstein had never even
heard that Professor Wheeler had been
named for the position, nor does he be
lieve that he would accept such commis
sion if it were made.
"The visits of Professor Wheeler to the
President," said Mr. Retnstein. "were for
the purpose of discussing the matters of
a Pacific commercial museum and the
preservation of th» big trees of the Pacific
slope. President McKlnley and Profossor
Wheeler are old friends and although the
President might like to have the professor
on the commission, the latter knows that
he has more than he can attend to at the
univcisity." . ¦ „
"If the President? Jias offered such an
appointment to Pro. issor Wheeler an<l
the latter accepts." said Regent I. Vf.
Hellman. "it certainly means that both
believe that the professor can in that ca
pacity be of more service to his country
than In his present position. If such he
the case, while I should greatly regret to
lose the services of Profepor Wheeler. 1
would accept the appointment as a wise
one Professor Wheeler went East t-> at
tend the convention of presidents of State
universities, and I believe that when hla
triotic exercises were held at the opera
house in the evening under the auspices
of the Young Men's Institute. The liter
ary programme was of a patriotic nature.
Rev J B. Orr, pastor of the Congrega
tional church, presided. Rev. Father Mc-
Namee of" the Catholic church delivered a
lecture on the divinity of Christ.
PACIFIC GROVE, Feb. 22.—Washing
ton's birthday was celebrated here to-day
by a baseball match between a nine from
Troop C. National Guard of California, of
Salinas and a nine composed of men
picked from the 'clubs of this place and
Monterey. The game was hotly contested
throughout and the play was at times
especially brilliant. The game was won by
the Pacific Grove and Monterey team by
the score of 11 to 9.
STOCKTON, Feb. 22.— Washington's
birthday was observed here to-day by the
suspension of ccurt and county business,
the closing of the banks and most of the
business houses, some for the entire day
and many for the afternoon only.
AUBURN, Feb. 22.— The football game
here to-day between the Auburn and the
Sacramento High Schools resulted in a
victory for the Auburns by a score of 10
Feb. 22.— Washington's birth
day was befltttngly observed in this city.
The city was in gala attire and the cessp
tlpn of business was general. Troop C of
the National Guard turned out in j thet
morning and a parade followed. "
PASO. ROBLES. Feb. 22.— The most ex
citing game of football ever played in the
county was, witnessed by about 5000 people
here to-day.' The- team from '. "Arroyo
Grande was pitted- against the Paso.Ro-*
bles eleven. The score was Paso' Robles
6. Arroyo Grande 5. giving the champion
ship of. the county to Paao Roblea.
has my best wishes for the success of to-day's
celebration. ¦• • WM. McKINLEY.
The message from Congressman Julius
Kahn was as follows: . .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
• , WASHINGTON. Feb. 15 1900.
My Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowl
edge receipt of yours of the Bth lnst. and regret
my inability to be present In person to partici
pate In the celebration of Washington s birth
day.. ..
It Is eminently fit and proper that the citi
zens of the republic should becomingly cele
brate the birthday anniversary of one who wu
"First In war. first In peace and first In the
hearts of his countrymen." I wish you every
success. Very sincere* yours. karn
E. M. Galvin Esq., President of the.Garneld
League, 405 Montgomery, street, San Francisco,
Cal.
President Galvin " then read Washing
ton's farewell address, and Mme. Bert
Godalr- Adams entertained the audience
with vocal selections. The programme
closed with more music by the band and
music by the. Alamo quartet.
IMPROVEMENT CLUBS
UNVEILED A STATUE
The Federation of Mission Improvement
Clubs celebrated Washington's birthday
at Glen Park, unveiling a statue of Wash
ington and having a banquet. C. F. Kim
ball made the presentation speech and A.
S. Baldwin, in behalf of 'the Glen Park
Association, accepted ' the statue.
After these exercises the members of
the federation and their friends to the
number of several hundred went to the
cafe. A. S. Llllie, president of the feder
ation, acted as toastmaster. Responses
were made by Gusta%-e Schnee. W. J.
Nixon. W. B. Curtjss and Major McKlnne.
Abe Anthony sang a barytone solo and
Miss Edna Minor sang and gave a cake
walk. The "orchestra was directed by A.
B. Wise, the talent was directed by D. I.
Wyatt. The following were on the com
mittee of arrangements: C. Stader, Joseph
T. Tuohey, W. J. Nixon. Fred Klmball,
Dr. .E. N. Torello, A. S. Llllie. W. J.
Cuthbertson.'H.E. Griffith. Charles Mil
ley, "W.. J. Thorp, William Leveroni, D.
I. Wyatt, R. W. Smith and W. A. Hicks.
The banquet was. followed by dancing.'
was the only one to finish. Mr. Martin's
mount stopping and that of C. Lane bolt-
Ing through a stable door after going two
miles.
Captain McKlttrick's Pitapat caught
him unawares when going to the post In
the second race and sent htm a cropper
over his head and then ran away. As the
Incident happened immediately in front
of the grand stand, the gallant captain's
face flushed and he s<?emed to wish he
was again with General Shatter in Cuba.
The summary of the day's results fol
lows:
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY was generally ob
served in this city and in the communities around
the bay. The memory of the father of this great .
land was celebrated in many ways. There were numerous
sporting events and country outings during the day, and in
the evening the patriotic orator held sway. There was an
extensive celebration under the auspices, of the Young
Men's Institute. The Knights of Honor, Junior Order
American Mechanics and other patriotic organizations also
arranged programmes of music and speechmaking. Down
at Burlingame the Washington Birthday celebration was one
of the season's events. Several organizations honored the
day in a substantial way around the banquet board, where
they drank toasts to the memory of America's greatest pa
triot.
Quarter-mile polo ponies— Won by W. 8. Ho
bart on Brandy; second. Charles Dunphy, on
Tommy Totnpkins; third. F. J. Carolan. on
School Girl. Also started— Lieutenant Halns,
tn R. M. Tobin's Duke; Hugh Hume, on Spice,
and Peter Martin, on Lady Jane Gray.
Quarter-mile race ponlets— Won by Walter S.
Hobart, on Slats; second. Charles Dunphy, on
F J Cardan's Lady Barbara; third. Captain
W H. McKtttrlck. on Pitapat: fourth. Lieu
tenant Hams. on W. H. McKlttrlck's Grar.dee.
Flve-eirhths of a.mile. for race ponies— Won
by Wolter S Hobart, on Slats; second, Charles
Dunphy. on Captain W. H. McKlttrlek's Pita
pat. Time, 1:08. »
Two and a half miles, hurdle race, for the
Due d'Abruzzl cvp — Won by George Parsons,
on W. S. Hobart's Six Bits; second. C. Lane, on
W. E. Lester's Mister Buller; third, Peter Mar
tin, on Charles Dunphy 1 * Rosamonde.
Three-quarters of a mile, for carriage horses,
to be trotted under .saddle— Won . by Charles
Dunphy, on F. J. Cardan's Stella; Walter S.
Hobart second, on N«?d Greenway.
Willie Anderson won the professional
golf tournament with a score of ISI
strokes. David Stephenson was second,
with IS7; James Melville 188 and Horace
Rawlins 192.
Garfield League Honors the Day by
Brilliant Exercises.
The literary exercises held by the Cr&r
field League In honor of Washington's
birthday at Pioneer Hall yesterday after
noon were well attended and highly en-
THE SAX FBANCISCO ; CALIi,. JFRIIJAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1900.
WHEELER NOT LIKELY
TO ACCEPT POSITION
Said to Be Backing Professor. Moses for
Philippine Commissioner.
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WASHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION