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FIFTEEN
FOOLHARDY
GOLDSEEKERS
Left Boston in the
Stowell Sherman
WITHOUT A NAVIGATOR
CARED FOR BY THE CONSUL AT
MONTEVIDEO.
When Picked Up by the Pennsyl
vania They Were Without
Money and the Schooner
Wa.3 Unseaworthy.
'..'•••• Of all the foolhardy expeditions ever grot
together to hunt for gold, that which
started out last November on the schoon
er Stowell Sherman from Boston for the
• Klondike -was the worst.. The vessel was
•without a competent navigator, was
manned by school boys and clerks, and
while the Stowell Sherman was well pro
visioned there was very little ready
money In sight. The end of it all was
that the schooner was abandoned at
Montevideo and nine of the gold hunters
were sent on here on the steamer Pennsyl
vania by the United States Consul.
When the Klondike craze was at its
height a party of young men got together
in the Hub City and decided to purchase
a schooner, provision her and start for the
new El Dorado. There were fifteen of
them, and Martin F. Culbert was chosen
captain and . Thomas Roose chief officer,
while Charles Cousins was installed as
navigating officer. A start was made last
November, and for six months the
schooner was buffeted by every wind that
blew and ■ her bowsprit was pointed to
every point of the compass in a vain
Bearch for land. Storms were encountered
and the amateur sailors had a terrible
time of it. Finally, when worn out and
disgusted the coast of Brazil was reached
and the vessel made Para. There Second
Officer James Doonan, C. W. Coburn and
P. S. Yerxa left the expedition in disgust
and shipped before the mast on a Nor
•vvi-eian bark bound for Pensacola.
After leaving Para the Stowell Sherman
was headed for Montevideo, and during
the run Charles Cousins, the navigator,
was taken sick and died. He was only
confined to his bed one night, and the
doctors at Montevideo said that beri-beri
■was the cause of his death.
On May 2 the schooner was run into
Montevideo, and there she is still. There;
■ was no one left who was considered com
petent to take the vessel through the
Strnits of Magellan, and besides she re
quired a thorough overhauling and there
Was no money in the treasury. She was
examined by the marine surveyors and
ti • ;. said that in her condition she was
fit to make the journey to San Fran-
The eleven men left aboard were
in ;i quandary. They had the vessel and
■ they had provisions, but they had no
ri ■ . They could, of course, stay by
the snip until all the provisions were
. up, but then what were they to do?
After a fortnight spent in considering
the n : tter the men appealed to the I'nit-
Consul. When ho understood
the" ureed to do what he could
g thorn home. On May 17
ania put in there to make
Bom< : airs to her machinery and
randed gold hunters were put
on her. I aptain Culbert and First Officer
.'. • . ied behind to look after the
schooner, and the other nine are now in
San Francisco.
The men who came up on the Pennsyl
vania report the Klondikers on the
schooner Actaea stranded at Buenos
•Ayres. This expedition was got up in
New York and sailed last February with
Captain McCarthy in control. This party
also has. plenty of provisions but no
monej , and in consequence there was
..ng -with which to pay for fresh pro
visions and necessary repairs. At Buenos
Ayres, therefore, the Klondikers will have
to remain until remittances reach them
or another steamer puts In, on which the
United States Consul can send them home.
Four other vessels are making long voy
ages from Atlantic ports with Klondikers
aboard. The bark Apate is out 138 days
from New York. She piloted the Stowell
Siierman into Montevideo on May 2, but
as her gold hunters had some funds they
were able to get away again on time. The
Thomas F. Bayard, out IC2 days from
Philadelphia, sailed for this port from
Valparaiso on May 9, while the Rein L.
Richardson, out 143 days, and the Mildred
E. out 116 days from Boston, have not
■ been spoken since they sailed away from
Boston. All of them, except the Agate,
are under IK) tons burden and the voyaga
on them must be, to say the least of it
irksome. They are all old timers, the
Stowell Sherman having been built in 1876,
so it is no wonder that they required re
pairs before attempting the Straits of
Magellan.
The report of Captain Doxrud of the
Pennsylvania is very short: "Eighty-five
days fmm Philadelphia: thirty-seven days
from Montevideo; twenty-three days from
Coronel. .May 18— Put into Montevideo for
Blight repairs to machinery. June 7— Put
into Coronel for coal. Brought from
Montevideo nine destitute seamen for the
United States Consul."
Shortly after her arrival the Pennsyl
'. • 'vanla was docked at Harrison-street
wharf, and the work of discharging her
will begin- to-morrow morning. As soon
as she is clear of freight the work of
. puting in accommodations for the soldiers
• " will begin. In about a fortnight the big
:.' . steamer can be got ready to follow her
elst.'T ships— the Ohio and Indiana— to
Manila.
. A SHIP'S HARD LUCK.
Made a Long Voyage and
Lost Her Charter — Water
Front Noes.
.. Overdue reinsurance paid by the
underwriters and loss of a charter
through- failure" to reach port In time Is
the hard luck story of Captain Evans of
the British ship Penrhyn Castle.
The .vessel left Newcastle, N. S. "W.,
over four months ago with a cargo of coal
fop San Francisco. After discharging
here she • was chartered to proceed to
Portland to load wheat for Europe. The
charter party expired on the Ist Inst., and
„ the vessel only reached Astoria yesterday.
••'". The Penrhyn Castle reached here on
June. 16 and had taken so long to come
from Australia that 10 per cent reinsur
. ance was paid on her. That left a fort
' night in which 'to discharge the cargo and
get her into the Columbia river. The
« ccar'go was got out .in a week and on June
' 24 the ship started out in tow of the tug
Wizard. Everybody thought that the ves
sel would, get to her destination in ample
time, but the fates were against her, as
- the. tow-boat broke down and Captain Ev
ans had to. proceed under sail. The Pen
rhyn Castle reached her destination two
o days too late and nothing as yet has been
heard from the Wizard. When the big
raft that was coming down. in tow of the
• tugs Monarch and Rescue was seen off
Crescent City by the steamer Umatllla
only one tug had hold of It. It was
thought that the other one had gone into
Crescent City for coal, but it may now
» turn out that she sighted ■> the disabled
Wizard and went to her assistance.
Second Mate McCarthy of the ship Ta
coma, who tried to kill Officer Dillon of
the Harbor Police and got shot in the
• legs for his pains, was taken to the Cen
tral police station yesterday. Some time
ago McCarthy was arrested on almost a
.similar charge by Officer George Lake.
He went into his room in the Brooklyn
Hotel on East street and began firing off
his revolver. He shot through the door,
the walla, celling and floor and drove ev
erybody In the hpuse out on the sidewalk.
T\ hen arralgred in court he told the
Judge he though he was fighting the
Spaniards find his honor let him go..
. Early yesterday morning he got another
"fighting .lag" on. and ho proceeded to
perforate the front of the Brooklyn Hotel,
this tlmo because the landlord would not
give him any more liquor, oncers Di'inr
and McGratn were soon on the. scene and
In reDly to Dillon's ordar to give up his
COLORS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Impressive Ceremonies Attending the Flag Raising at the South
ern Station.
The exercises attendant upon the raising of a beautiful American flag at the Southern Police Station at noon yes
terday were of the most impressive character. In deference to the wishes of Captain Spillane they were arranged
on simple lines, losing nothing in solemnity thereby.
The flagstaff was erected on the McAlister-street side of the new City Hall grounds. The lawn upon which
the invited guests were grouped was carefully boarded over and seats were provided for hundreds of people.
Among those within the enclosure were Judge Conlan, Judge Low, Judge Mogan, Captain John Spillane and wife,
Thomas Spillane, Miss Mary Spillane, Captain Wittman, Captain Seymour, Captain Bohen, Captain Dunleavy,
Lieutenant Birdsall, Lieutenant Anderson and Chief Lees, the latter in subdued civilian garb.
Lieutenant Hanna presided over the exercises. With a few remarks in keeping with the occasion, he intro
duced Policeman Thomas R. Judson, who recited with dramatic effect "Drake's Address to the American Flag."
At its conclusion he was greeted with cheers, which did not subside until Lieutenant Hanna led Miss Mary Spil
lane forward. The captain's daughter then released the chords which bound the flag and "Old Glory" floated out on
the breeze. Cheers were given for the flag amid a deafening cannonading from fire crackers exploded by Ben.
Davis of the Health Department.
The principal address of the day was then delivered by Senator Frank McGowan. It was thoughful and
clever, breathing of patriotism and love of country throughout He spoke not of the flag, material, but of the flag
emblematic of progress, patriotism, civilization and above all as the flag of an united people. The speaker told of
the men who had fought under the flag and who are to-day shedding their life's blood for the principles of liberty,
upon which this nation is founded. He spoke of the struggle in the name of humanity to free the Cubans from the
thralldom of Spain.
Miss Viola Vogel recited Webster's address to the flag, and then more cheers were given for the flag, for Cap
tain Spillane, for the police, and finally for Chief Lees. A throng of spectators crowded Larkin street, viewing with
appreciation the exercises.
pistol McCarthy placed the muzzle of It
against the officer's stomach. It was then
that the shot was fired that placed the
sailor hors dv combat. His wounds were
dressed at the Harbor Receiving Hospital
by Drs. Hill and Zabala.
IN BARGE AND
OUTRIGGED SKIFF
THE OARSMEN FURNISH SOME
GOOD SPORT.
The Alameda Crew, in Their New
Boat, Win the Senior
Barge Race.
For some time past the Independence
day rowing and sculling events have at
tracted little attention, and the racing ..as
been of a mediocre character. But yester
day at Long Bridge really good sport was
afforded uy the skiff and barge races held
under the auspices of the regatta commit
tee of the Pacific Athletic Association.
The committee, ■which is made up of
five members, one from each of the five
leading rowing clubs on the bay, had ar
ranged four races— junior and senior out
rigged skiffs and junior and senior barges.
The races were not quite punctual in be
ginning, but once begun were brought off
in good time.
For the junior outrigged skiff race,
which opened the programme, there were
six entries, two each from the Alamedas
and Pioneers and one each from the
Ariels and South Ends. The two Ala
meda men, not having any skiff to pull
in, retired, as did also P. Orr of the Pio
neers, leaving the event to be fought out
by Coney Ochs of the Pioneers, W. Howe
of the Ariels and J. Lyons of the South
Ends. Howe got the inside station and
the best of the start, but on the way out
to the stake broke his oarlock and retired.
Coney Ochs won easily by six lengths in
ten minutes.
The second event was the junior barge
race, for which ai. the five clubs had en
tered crews. The contestants narrowed
down to three, the Dolphins, the South
Ends and the Ariels. The center station
was allotted to the Dolphins, the inside to
the Ariels and the outside to the South
Ends. The South Ends got the worst of
the start and fell behind, the Ariels and
Dolphins rounded the stakes together,
the Dolphins winning an excellent race
by two lengths. Timo. 9 mm.
The following were the crews:
1. Dolphin Boating Club— Victor Caz
lieri, bow; F. Schwarting, two; W. O.
Patch, three; A. W. Pape, stroke. A. -W.
Pane worked splendidly and was well sec
onded by Patch.
2. Ariel Rowing Club— E. McDonough,
A WILD AND PATRIOTIC JUBILEE.
How the News of Sampson's Victory Ran Its Fiery
Course Through the Streets.
All day long the crowds that anxiously watched the bulletin boards for
news from Santiago saw nothing reassuring in the reserved dispatches that
the Navy and War Departments gave out. What little was heard from Shaf
ter and Sampson sank deep in the hearts of the public, for the news was
portentous and full of omen for the gallant army at the front. Every indi
cation was for a somber Fourth, and the very atmosphere became heavy
with dread forebodings.
At about 8:30 in the evening The Call bulletined a dispatch which told
such another story as that of May 1, when the anouncement of Dewey's
victory swept the chain of nations from one end of the world to another
and gave birth to a universal wonderment.
When the destruction of Cervera's fleet was made known to the neople
gathered around The Call's bulletin a great shout went up. Grave fears
gave way to ecstatic emotion. From the bulletin boards, like an electric
current that knows no period of time in its transmission from one point to
another, the news spread through the masses on Market street, which soon
became a surging sea of emotional humanity. Sampson was the name on
every tongue. Glory was for the victor and base derision for the people
who, In their arrogant and presumptuous pride, scorned the arms of Amer
ica. The old men on the street recalled how thirty-five years ago, on July
3, the great battle of Gettysburg was fought, and how this ray of light burst
upon a field that was altogether dark and full of despair. The young men
with thoughts only of the present and the future, wondered what next
could be added to grace the American banners in this present struggle
with effete Spain.
Good news was close upon the heels of good news last night. Hardly
hRd a nervous composure settled on the crowds In the street when ariother
bulletin was flashed out telling of the arrival of the First California at
Manila. With renewed vigor the blasts of patriotic ardor swept over all.
There were cheers for the men fighting in torrid Cuba, and cheers for the
untried and embryonic heroes In an antipodal land.
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, JULY 4, 1898.
bow; A. Haughton, two; F. Loth, three;
E. Lynch, stroke.
3. South End Rowing Club— C. Jenkins,
bow; J. Blumlein, two; A. Mclsaac, three;
T. J. Fitzpatrick, stroke.
The third event was the senior outrigged
skiff race. For this there were five en
tries, but the Alameda men having no
skiffs withdrew, leaving as contestants H.
A. Wittkopf and Frank Wilson of the
Ariels and W. O. Patch of the Dolphins.
Wittkopf had the outside station, Patch
the inside, and Wilson the center. After
proceeding a few hundred yards, Wilson
bored Patch, and a foul ensued, but both
men rowed on. All three made the turn
together, but on the way home Wilson
gradually forged ahead, and, though
Patch gamely stuck to his work and made
a capital spurt, Wilson won by about four
lengths. Patch second and Wittkopf third.
Time, 9K minutes. Patch's chance of win
ning was much lessened by the fact of his
having rowed a hard race in the Dolphin
barge just before starting in the skiff
event.
The fourth and last event was the se
nior outrigged barge race, for which the
Ariels, Pioneers, South Ends and Alame
das had entered. The Ariels dropped out,
the Pioneers had the inside station, the
South Ends the center and the Alamedas
the outside. Tue Alamedas occupied their
new barge, which looked very neat and
smart. They had tried to row over from
Alameda in her, but she shipped so much
water that they were compelled to put
back, and bring her over on the Creek
boat. After the turn the Alajnedas began
to draw away, eventually beating the
South Ends by two clear lengths. Time.
8 minutes 30 seconds. The crews were
made up as follows: 1. Alameda Boat
Clvb — E. Hadcock, bow; W. Hansen, 2; A.
Webb, 3; F Ayers, stroke; E. Hanson,
coxswain. 2. South End Rowing Club— S.
Friend, bow; M. Breen, 2; J. Pallas, 3;
E. Scully, stroke; G. McGrill, coxswain.
3. Pioneer Rowing Club— G. Larsen, bow;
Conrad Ochs, 2; F. Orr, 3; W. St. John,
stroke.
The course was one and a half miles
with a turn, and the water was smooth,
though a moderate breeze was blowing.
The races were in charge of the follow
ing officials: Referee, J. J. McCarthy;
starter, J. T. Sullivan; marshal, John No
lan; assistant marshal. W. H. Brown;
judges— T. Kennedy and E. Sullivan of the
Dolphins, W. St. John and A. Smith of the
Pioneers, H. A. Pless am. D. O'Connell of
the Ariels, A. H. Mellitz and W. Fox of
the South Ends, L. Thomas and Charles
Smith of the Alamedas; timers— J. Kee
nan of the Dolphins, J. ODea of the
South Ends, F. O'Neil of the Pioneers,
George Steffens of the Ariels, W. B.
Hlnchman of the Alamedas.
War Time Sermons.
The Rev. John Hemphlll of Calvary-
Presbyterian Church chose war-time
themes for both his morning and even
ing discourses yesterday. In part he said:
"On general principles I am opposed to
i war, which, I am sure, no one loves. We
i are a peace-loving nation, yet God has
safely led us through five wars during the
, past century and a quarter. The Bible
says that war has served a divine pur
pose. I reverence our noble patriots who
have fought so nobly for our land. We
should honor both the dead and the
living."
BROKE AN AMERICAN
SWIMMING RECORD
H. F. BREWER SETS A GREAT
QUARTER-MILE PACE.
Was Disabled for the Half -Mile Con
test, but Expects to Do More
Time-Smashing To-Day.
The Results.
The admirers of aquatic sports who did
not attend the swimming contests at the
I Lurline Baths yesterday afternoon missed
| the best battles In this line that have
been witnessed in this city for a long
I time. The Lurline Swimming Club car
ried off nearly all the honors and they
I declare that they would have taken all If
I it had not been for the disability of their
I best man. Brewer.
One of the unexpected results of the
games was the smashing of the American
record in the 440-yard race by H. F.
Brewer of the Lurlines, who covered the
distance in 6:10 minutes, as against his
former pace of 6:23 3-5. Brewer took his
record with a magnificent burst of speed
that was well maintained throughout the
distance. His showing puts him well on
the way to take the world's record. E. B.
Stolle was second; time, 6:32 1-5.
In the 50-yard maiden H. H. Wiedeman
of tho Lurlinea won in 29*4 sees., being
within a quarter second of the American
record held by Dan Renear of Chicago.
G. A. Hinkel of the Lurlines was second.
The 75-yard maiden was taken by
Wiedeman in 42 sees, flat, G. A. Hinkel
second.
The half mile contest was not satisfac
tory by reason of the fact that Brewer
was unable to take part after his violent
exertions in the other races, and while he
was resting he was examined by his
physician and advised not to enter, as any
further competition at that time might
lead to serious heart troubles.
The result of the race was a viotorv for
the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club
E. R. Stolle taking first in 13:53. as against
14:17, his old record. J. E. Odgers of the
Lurlines was a had second.
A polo game which followed the races
was won by Captain Pomins' team, and
there was an exhibition of high diving by
Professor Cobleyn, who dove from a
height of 99 feet. Some fast and fancy
swimming was done by Professor Goetze
and R. Cardell, the mascot of the Lurline
Club, did some clover clown diving
This afternoon there will be another
race meet. The events will include 100
yards, 220 yards and one mile. Brewer
will contest and try to make some new
recoias.
Those races are proving highly interest
ing and by reason of the brilliant work
of yesterday will attract the attention of
that numerous class throughout the world
who take an Interest in such amateur
contests. Tiie Luline orchestra furnished
acceptable music during the games.
PATRIOTIC SPIRITUALISTS.
Mrs. Lillie Delivers an Interesting
Address on the War.
The regular weekly meeting of the So
ciety of Progressive Spiritualists was held
last night at 305 Larkin street. After an
entertaining programme had been ren
dered Mrs. L,illle delivered an Interesting
address on the present war.
"We are fighting for only one cause,"
she declared, "and that is liberty. When
Spain sought to persecute and murder
the helpless Cubans President McKinley
and the people of the United States arose
in their wrath and declared that it should
stop. War between the two nations re
sulted, and although hundreds of our gal
lant boys have fallen in the heat of battle
the stars and stripes will shortly wave
over the Spanish possessions. While our
hearts trembled and tears coursed down
our faces as we looked upon the brave
soldiers who left this city to defend the
flag of our nation, yet we all felt glad
that they were bent on a merciful mis
sion of delivering the unfortunate Cubans
from the tyranny and abuse of the
Spanish."
Mrs. Lillie was warmly congratulated
at the conclusion of her patriotic address.
THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS.
Physlclani recommend the Crystal warm sea
water tub and ■wimmlnx baths. North Beach.
A DESPERATE
WOMAN TAKES
MIXED POISON
Only Nineteen, but Is
Tired of Life.
DRUG NOT DEADLY ENOUGH
A STRIKING CASE OF MAN'S
BASE INHUMANITY.
Still in Her Teens, but Has Been
Marrieu, Divorced and Is Now
Friendless — Mrs. Alvis'
Story.
Dolly Alvls, a pretty girl, 19 years of
age, felt yesterday that she was tired
of life and swallowed a potion consisting
of aconite and iodine. It was not strong
enough to end her earthly career, and
she was soon pronounced out of danger
by the attaches at the Receiving Hospital.
Her maiden name was Baldwin, her
father being William Baldwin, a well
known diver in Seattle. She was married
when she was 15 years of age, her hus
band being manager of a machinery linn
in Seattle. A baby girl was born to them
and it seemed as if their cup of happiness
was full. But the tempter came in the
shape of Lieutenant John Van Wykoff
of the Fire Brigade, and the husband,
about a year ago, secured a divorce from
his wife.
According to Mrs. Alvis, the lieutenant
promised to marry her, but he fa'led to
keep his promise, and as her frlenda
looked upon her with coldness, she deter
mined to leave Seattle and fight the bat
tle of life for herself.
She came here about seven weeks ago
and tried hard to procure a situation as
cook in a restaurant or any other thing
that might turn up, but was unsuccess
ful. She had been living with a family
named Desmond on Fifteenth street, but
a week ago quarreled with the head of
the household and was turned out. She
went to live with Richard Currie, a col
ored hackman. and his wife, at 113 Aus
tin street, and yesterday afternoon in a
fit of despondency she swallowed the poi
son, after bidding Currie and his wife
good-by.
Her grandmother, uncle and aunt live
in Stockton. Her uncle is a prominent
physician there, but she will not ask him
for help as he refused to assist her at
the time she was divorced from her hus
band. She also claims that through her
father she is a distant relative of "Lucky' 1
Baldwin.
BREEDERS' MEETING
AT OAKLAND TODAY
CR3AT CROWD EXPECTED TO BE
IN ATTENDANCE.
An Exceptionally Good Card Offered,
With the Innovation of a Free
Field — Some Interesting
Track Notes.
The card at Oakland to-day Is an ex
ceptionally good one, and with the inno
vation of a free field should attract the
banner crowd of the meeting. The pro
gramme for the extra twelve days will
be published this week, and if it fills, as
It certainly should do, the extra two
weeks beginning Monday will surely be
given. The horsemen, therefore, have
the matter entirely In their own hands.
The big chestnut pacer Bernard stepped
a mile in 2:15*4 Saturday morning and
was then sent a fifth-quarter in :32%, a
2:11 clip.
Billy Donathan says he can step Resort
a quarter in :30, but when it comes to
racing it is a different proposition getting
him away level.
Thompson has tried "the governor" on
Little Thorn, and he goes away steadily
enough now to get the money even If the
heats be 2:08 or 2:09.
Sky Pointer makes his debut Friday.
He is a full brother to the pioneer two
minute horse, Star Pointer, 1:59V4,.
"Julian" Bill has quite won the hearts
of all horsemen by the way he has pre
pared the Oakland track for the trotters,
and it would be hard to find better foot
ing than he has furnished.
Many have noticed the strong resem
blance Little Thorn bears to the grand
little ex-champion Robert J, 2:01%.
Walter Mabeau's injured wrist is doing
well, but it will be some weeks before he
again gets into a sulky.
Little Osita, by McKinney, is stepping
great guns and can reel off a mile in
2:15 "so easy" that he looks to have a
grand prospect in his class, barring acci
dents.
Delphi, by Director, very closely re
sembles his noted sire, the hero of the
grand circuit of '83.
There are more hobbled pacers at the
track than one ever saw at a meeting be
fore. Next season the powers that be say
they shall be barred entirely— that is. the
National Association does, but the Amer
ican will continue to allow their usage.
Monterey, 2:13%, does not look up to
race estate, yet good judges are busy pre
dicting 2:11 or 2:12 for him.
The "guess club" have Agitato down
for a 2:05 mark should Maben get right to
"sight" him before the season's end. Ha
is working right well at present.
A. Hayward's grand stallion Stambou
lette now has a record of 2:12%, and will
doubtless cut a figure in the $10,000 stake
at Charter Oak, Hartford, later on. He
could step the San Mateo farm track very
fast before Van Bokkelen took him East.
Klamath, the veteran trotter, is better
this season than ever. At Denver he
stepped to c three-quarters in 1:33%— a
2:05 clip. Hi:; owner offers to match him
against any trotter in the land.
The dam of Alix, 2:03%, has been bred
to Sable Wilkes, 2:IS, the one time three
year-old champion. It should be good
property, a colt from such parents.
John Goldsmith at one time owned Fitz
Aymou's sire. Waldstein. The late reins
man was a grand judge of .iorseflesh.
Williams always gives Monterey an easy
mile to cart before his races. Few trot
ters stride as far as does the son of Sid-
ncy.
After Roderick's sulky broke down driv
ers thought it advisable to put a kicking
strap on in big fields. Then, if a wheel
buckles, the vehicle is kept off the horse's
heels. It is an idea of Billy Ewing, who
formerly racori Dandy Jim, 2:0f1%.
I Direct could probably pace to a record
of 2:12 or thereabouts if he would go
steadily.
There are a number of Dexter Princes
on the grounds and before the close of the
meeting they may ma.-j their presence
felt.
The following are the entries for to
day's races:
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.
First race, 2:14 class, trotting, dash, one
mile: purse $200— P. J. Williams' Monterey; P.
H Qulnn's Eureka: Vendome Stock Farm's
Thompson: J. B. Iverson's Prince Gift; W. O.
Durfee's Osito.
Second race, frpe-for-all. trotting, dash, one
mile: purse $200— Georse F. Beckers' Zombro;
Vendnme BtQOk Farm's Ethel Downs; C. E.
Clark's ToKKles; Charles L. Griffith's Azote;
C. A. Wlnship's Aster.
Third race, 2:24 class, trotting, four heats;
purse $300— D. E. Knight's Lynall; J. Murray
Mooi head's Anna Belle: F. J. Vetter's Lou;
P. H. Qulnn'B Brice McNeil; John Curley's
Little Miss: E. Topham's Neil Thorn«>: Charles
L. Griffith's Rect; R. C. Barton's Cameo L.
Fourth race. 2:13 class, pacinpr, dash, one
mile; purse $200 — James Sullivan's Fltz Lee;
E. Stewart's Plunkett: W. B. Warner's F. W. ;
James Thompson's Little Thorne; P. L. Nash's
Colonel Benton: John Baker's Ketohum.
Fifth race, 2:30 class, paring, dash, one mile;
purse $200 — James Sullivan's Captain Hackett:
Edward A. Falvey's Resort; J. M. Nelson's I
Direct; George Johns' Patsy D; J. O' Kane's
Peanuts; A. 11. Cohen's Blackstone; C. A.
Owen's Harry Ramon; E. C. Gabriel's Mark
H: George Gray's William Harold: James
Thompson's Primrose: Thomaa Smith's Oaff
Topsail; C. C. Crippi's Roderick; J. B. Iver-
Bon's Dlctatress; W. S, Maben's Polo.
ADVERTISEMENTS. "j
We will offer, commencing Tuesday^
July sth, a special purchase of 650 pairs
EXTRA QUALITY NOTTINGHAM, GUIPUftE i
and FISHNET CURTAINS in a splendid p
variety of new patterns.
The above Curtains are in both white : : :• V ■■: '■''■■.
and ecru, are full 31 yards long, are also
extra wide, and at the above price are the
best values ever offered by us. • . ' ■
We will also offer this week 2 cases
WHITE SCOTCH LAPPET CURTAIN MUS-
LIN, 36 inches wide, in dots, fancy stripes
and figures - 10c Yarc(
1 case 36-inch PRINTED ART DENIMS,; Jg
new designs and new colorings ••••••••--•••-•
121 c Yard;; "|{
111, 115, 115, 117, 119, 121 POST STREET.
COLLECTED IN
Joe Goldman, a Merced merchant. Is at
the Lick.
L. R. Vance, a prominent Government
contractor of Vallejo, is at the Ocidental.
Among the guests at the Lick is T. C.
White, the well-known banker of Fresno.
George Flournoy Jr., the well-known at
torney, is in the city and registered at the
Lick.
C. L. Lee. M.D., of Carson, Nevada, and
Dr. W. S. Taylor of Livermore, are guests
at the Palace.
Thomas R. Minturn, one of the leading
wine growers of Merced County, is stop
ping at the Palace.
D. O. Clark of Omaha, general manager
of the coal department of the Union Pa
cific, is at the Palace Hotel.
H. A. Jastro, chairman of the Board of
Supervisors of Kern County and a resi
dent of Bakersfleld, is stopping at the
Grand.
P. Ruhlman of P. Ruhlman & Son, New
York, dealers in green and dried fruits, is
in the city on his annual trip to make
contracts.
William Niles of Los Angeles, a widely
known breeder of fancy livestock, is on a
visit to the city and stopping at the Occi
dental. C. D. Hay ward, a mining man of
Qulncy, Is registered at the same house.
The Pighting Carpenters.
John Palmer and E. R. Paterson, the
carpenters who had a serious falling out
Saturday night at 11551-j Mission street,
where they both live, were yesterday
charged with assault to murder. Yester
day morning, while both were in the male
ward in the Receiving Hospital. Palmer
made an attempt to renew the fight .but
was restrained by Paterson's son, who
happened to be present. Paterson, who
is suffering from a fractured skull, was
sent to the City and County Hospital yes
terday afternoon.
A Deserter Captured.
H. L. Webber, a deserter from Battery
A, Volunteer Artillery, was arrested by
the police In the Yosemlte House on
Market and Jones streets yesterday morn-
Ing and in the afternoon was turned over
to a corporal and two men of the battery.
Webber deserted about three weeks ago
and had secured employment at Fifth and
Townsend streets.
. _ ,
.ADVERTISEMENTS.
A SHIRT FRONT. THAT AT-
TRACTS ATTENTION
By the exquisite irictic of its color
and finish is the one thP* yoi wear
from the laundry work that ■is done
here. Cuff, collar shirt or shirt waist,
is sent home looking as fresh and per-
fect as the new article, and we are only
too pleased hat " can giv gratifica-
tion and satisfaction to our patrons.
The United States Laundry, office
1004 Market street Telephone
South 400.
BQWEN 4
The first natal day under the new
era. Wave your flags and cheer I
Old Glory heartily, for does not *
another hemisphere bend the knee
in honor of the Stars and Stripes • *
in 1898
The stores will open te'day for- one
delivery and close at ten. • '• ... ' •
SPECIAL SAVING SALE 'i
Monday Tuesday-. Wednesday V
Sardines— Lazeran " /■•:. . ■• 20G ■];, :
regularly 25c medhim ;sjz<j "-.'. ■ . i. .-: •'. '
Al keth repta— reg'iy 25c tin ; -ioc:;;;- '
A good kind of chocolate— all the • ; /'•.-,
nourishing properties condensed „;•' '■:■}':■.
Sweet sauterne-ree'iyss 4oi:qt« ■;'s%?.- '
A rich wine relished especially by " : " ',.".■■'■ •
ladies . . . ': '■. ■',■], ':■■'...
Puree de foies gras- . : ' .. -20c
. reg'iy 25c tin containing more : ' :
sandwich meat than any other at... .:••.•"
anything like the price . •"•' .•:•;•'■•:
Turkish bath sozp-coigdte -V :■•.
regularly 6oc dozen big cakes : . '; -. H' ■ ;\ ;
This soap has long been' a favorfti .;:../■ : '. :•
and needs no praise : .. '■■'■■ : : . : :'■.';. ■•.•.:.*'
Hermitage Rye whiskey >s86>::.; : ;;v^
reg'ly ' ■ . ■ special : •'";!• :•.
JE bottle $1.50 , :.'- .51.15: ;:■!••
gallon 6 ;•;..■:•. ;4.50i :•"■;":
Old Crow bourbon whiskey •:-:•
made in 1889 reg'iy •special ...;•. .
bottle $1.25 ■ :', ].st: !■'•/•■ ; ' : r •:'
gallon 5 - :'. : -'4: . j-;.; :■■'•
Macaroni— a • - ,; '■■ ::i:2»G;T; .'
regularly 15c lb and worth it : '::.'; , ■;.. ; "".
macaroni-vermicelli-spagnettl-paste. ,-; ;
Doesn't get soft and mushy ' . '"■; '■'>• ■■■> ••'.!.
Stove m its— reg'iy 20c tS&^-i
With a polishing mitten the stove ■ ;:;•>.
may be keptishining without soiling :. •;•■■ °-
the hands . . '/• ■■":.'■:. '
Dover egg beaters ■ :■ • 1 6b .: ' •;■
Beats eggs in half the time the old '-\.-"'.\. ■■
way takes. Saves arm aches ■■■-■•'■''■■ J;-.: ■
Li sterine— antiseptic bottle 6 '\f.
Good for teeth as well. as In .treatment •' .'
of wounds, burns and scalds^T-espec: ; '■:
ially recommended for throat ;tfouble ; •
Mail orders' entitled to these prices if posted not' '.■
later than Wednesday ':■'.:.'■ ■•■■■•■: ,:'. : .' : ; ' .". '
432 Pine 215 Sutter 2800 California San Francisco ' v =',"•
1075 Clay between Eleventh and Tw*Jftli Oakland ..', ;• .
STEP IN
And have your spectacles or eye- glasses. ■&• V.
justed If they don't feel comfortable. 'No ■■''■
charge. -.■' ::' ■■'■ '/ ''" -':'.Z'
Should you wish a change in frame or •!-• '-'•
guards, we - have all the latest •■ lmprdyi- •. •."
ments. ' ■. " ;.•• ::: ?.":'.;. '.;••-: '/.'.
OPTICIAN^ HnT^RAPHICAPPARATUS. 'r.\
rAOn PHOT -°c SCIENTIFIC A . "..
642 Mark t st. instruhentj :
arm* Cnomcit autioinb • ■ ■ :"• : ■ : ■<
.Weekly Gall, $1. jjer Year