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o ..in his emotion. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1897. FEOERIL LA MAY ST The NG Continued from First Page. fathér’s departure the mask of immobility did not retarn. But Durrant was wonnded deeper than they suspected. His manner changed. Ukually imperturbable he was restless and uneasy the remainder of the afternoon. He chafed under the surveil- lance of his guards at times. He sent his supper away untasted. As night drew near there was never a man mora sick of heart. The symptoms of breaking down are NOw 80 manifest that thi Hale decided after consultation with Gap- tain Bdgar to increase the death watch with another guard. Frank Abergast will assist Jones and Miller in vigil. From this time on one of :he guards will live in the cell with the prisoner, the other two aliernating in the watch without the cage. h extrsordinary precautions have never n with a condemned man in the Throughout the long days and 1 tong r nig "ow -and the day set for his death the soner will be guarded as no man before in this prison. Such extraordinary pre- cauti indicate the fear of the prison officials that something unexpected may bappen. - What this might be is only re- ficcted in these endeavors to guard against it. AFRAID OF THE MOTHER. Warden Hale Fears Tragical Con- sequences From Mrs. Durrant’s Devotion to Her Boy, SAN QUENTIN PRISON, CarL, June| War en Hate feels that he is carrying these The visits of rents are events to the prison pecp'e fraught with great importance. Both father and mother, in the despair of saving ir unfortunate son, might at the last moment make some supremely tragi- cal efi to rob him of the disgrace of a félon’s death. Harassed by the ordeal of the past'two years since the prisoner’s ar- rest Mrs. Durrant in the last few days of her stricken motherhood is an object of as well as pity. The Warden of San ntin is afraid of her. Her expressed to witness the execution would lend such a dramatic effect (o the closing scenes in the life of the great criminal that he fears to contemplate it. Itis her sex in this instance that in- 1ses the peculiar perplexity of the n. “While her son is pacing up and the cage of death the mother is hoping to save him, if not least from death a¢ the cre down planning and from death at hands of the hangman. What schemes she is turning overin v mind to accomplish her aim can only conjecturad. There might, were the opportunity open, be enacted a tragedy on the scaffo!d of San Quentin that would in human interest the grewsome d appalling mysteries of the Emmanuel Ciurch beliry. History bas yet to record that a motber volunteers and even insists o ignominious of deaths, yet Mrs. Durrant threutens to break the record. The gibbet scene in the life of crimi is neariv aiwavs passed over lightly. It is asu- eme.y revolting spectacle and one of all others that a mother would desire to be ng, say the mysterious ones, t this woman at the last moment, every vestige of hope has absolutely should attempt to take her son’s life Supposing her dress or fled, in the agony of her sorrow. that hidden in the folds of wraps there shouid be lurking a pistol or stiletto to deal a kinder fate to that meted out to men who take human life. Supp.sing that the last kiss from n her should convey to Theodore Dur- some unknown and undetected po- tion o: death or poison on the very steps of the scaffold. These are the gravest possibilities in the way of tragedy that enter some times to the calculations of the prison authori- ties. Less tragical ones are more really feared in the solemn procession that moves from the death chamber to the ex- ecution-room. This is no place for a woman or sensitive man. H-r presence would be a shadow and from prison view a sacrilege. Warden Hale will continue to dissuade botn the father and mother from seeing their son die. If unsuccessful he will use every precantion to guard against a scene. Both parents will be thoroughly searched before they enter the prison. In Mrs. Durrant’s case the services of the matran will be called into requisition to see that even in the hidden folds of her clothing there is neither poison nor weapon. Each will be turned over to the custody of a seperate guard, who will watch their every movement and gesture. g THE FATHER’S VISIT. An Affecting Interview—The Elder Durrant Léts Fall a Signifi- cant Remark. SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Car., June 2.—Witu the exception of his father Dur- rant received no visitors to-day. Prison Chaplain Drahoris looked in upon bim for a few minutes after breakfasi.. The pris- oner greeted bim pleasanily. There was no reference to religious matters, nor thus far has Durrant made any request for spir- itnal consolation. After the chaplain’ depar:ure the prisoner chatted on every- day matters with Deathwatch Jones. He was apparently in good spirit-, although anxious to see his father. Time and again since his removal to the death-chamber he has declared to the guaras that be is 1nnocent. This in brief is the burden of his taik to Jones and Mil- ler all the time. The father arrived at 1 o’clock from the City and was immediately escorted to his son by Captamn Edgar. Guard Maguire, to whom was delevated the duty of watch- ing tie parent during the interview, took 8 seal a few fect away, in respectful si- lence. The conversaiion was carried on almost in whispers. It was the first time that the eider Durrant had seen his son since his removal to the death-chamber, and he seemed deeply impressed with the surroundings. The prisoner is now inclosed in a cage made of wooden slats, over which is stretched a strong screen, making it im- possibie for any one on the out«ide to pass anvthing between the bars, This screen was an obstacle to the usual handshaking, and all in all it was the most distressing and. ‘disheartening situation the prisoner bias yet found himself in. Durrant senior was visibly affected, and it was some moments before he could find his tongue Never before had he seen 80 vivialy the strong arm of the law so iboroughly encircled about his son. The inierview lasted nearly an hour. mot evening Warden | ts that intervene between | seeing a son zo down to the most | The father had evidently about given up hope, for after his first few words with bis son became mbued with an abject de- spair. The significance of the refusal of the District Court to grant the writ of habeas corpus, Durrant, the elder, would mitigate by expressing the hope of better luck in the appesl to the Circuit Court, but it was a poor attempt, the words com- ing from his mouth rather than from his heart. The prisoner seem:d siunned as he realized the rapidity with waich his chances forlife are fiying. He told his iather that he gave up all hope of assist- ance from the Governor when he learned that the executive had refused to give him & personal interview., The father brought an encouraging message from At- tornev Deuprey, but it bad no effect in dispelling the gloom of the man inside the screen. At the parting both father and son were weeping. In his grie! the parent wonld grasp at the hand of his offspring, but the screen prevenled any intercourse of this kind. He had to be content with a formal farewell, the son sayin 'Good- by, father!” Durrant’s father made an inadvertent remark yesterday that would indicate that he has no hope of hisson’s escape. As he arrived at tne office of Warden Hale an applicant for a position as guard presented a letter of introduction. The Warden read it carefully, ciosing the Interview with the remark: “I'll place it on file.” The words fell on the prisoner’s father justas he entered the door and he misin- | terpreted them as referring to a request for a pass to his son’s execution. He turncd angrily to the aspirant fora job and said: “I guess you will have your curiosity gratitied a week from Friday if you can wait that long.” The stranger, not knowing the man who addressed him nor the meaning of his words, reported the occurrence to one of the guards, who in tarn informed Captuin Birlem of the incident. As the elder Durrant was passing through the prison gate on his return from his visit to hisson he was admonished by Birlem to be more guarded in talking to strangers. The luckless parent said he was sorry he had taken a wrong view of the matter. Mrs. Durrant is to visit the pr day ana will see her son for the in the death-chamber. is expected. on to- rst time An affecting scene o MRS. DURRANT HOPEFUL. But If Her Son Must Die She Will Be With Him If He Permits, W. A. Durrant, the father of Theodore Durrant, returned from the pason yester- day afternoon. He declared that his son was in good spirits, and as hopeful as could be expected under the circum- stances. **My son will not break down,” saia the condemned man’s mother last evening. “An innocent person does not break down, and my poor child will not, unless hie health gives way. But he is hopefu! and soam L I have s presentiment that something will happen to prevent ihe exe- cution on the 11th. I am sure something will occur.” In regard to the report that she would witness her son's execution Mrs. Durrant spoke with,considerable feeling of the way certain persons had taken up words ut- tered by her ina moment of grief. *I will say,” she continued. “that if my son wishes or permits me to be present I will deem it my duty as his mother to be with him and comfort him ali that I can.” The following telezram from the New York World was reccived yesterday by Mrs. T —Sen- say you propose attending Theodore's execution with purpose of going on stageafterward. Kindly telegraph whether you wiil attend execution and reasons. WorLp.” Mrs. Durrant indignantly denied in toto the rumor that she would take to the stage or lecture platform, and denounced the story as absolutely false and without foundation. *I don’t see why they should persecute us with such reports,” she said. “Certainly we have enough trouble and 20rrOW to bear as it i e WORDEN SilLL HOPEFUL. Belleves the Efforts of His Attorney and Friends May Ye: Prevent His Execution. SBACRAMENTO, Car., June 2.—Salter D. Worden has been informed of the de- cision of Governor Budd not to interfere in his case, and accepted the news with more composare than was expected. He still en‘ertains the hope that the efforts of Attorney Georze W. Monteith and the labor organizations will not be exerted in vain, and that he will not swing into eter- nity next Friday. , Worden is doing a great deal of ram- bling talk. and it is not improbable that he will make a confession when he sees that all hope is gone. ooy S MAGUIRE INTERCEDES. Asks Budd to Postpone Worden's Execution Until Alleged New Evidence Is Investigated. Congressman Maguire has requested Governor Budd to postpone the execution of Balter D. Worden, under sentence of death for murder. Two men represented to the Congressman that within a few days they would b+ able to procure evi- dence that would fully exonerate the pris- oner. Acting upon_their earnest solici tion Congressman Maguire requested the chief ex -culive to postpone Worden's exe- cution until the alleged new evidence conld be investigated. Up to yestarday afternoon Congressman Muguire had received no reply from the Governor in regard to the action he will wake in the matter. ALLIANCE OF TWO ROADS, The and Union Pacifies Compeie With the 0. § L. and D and R. G. W Owing to the entire divorcement some time ago of the Oregon Short line from the Union Pacific,’and the recent alliance or the former with the Rio Grande West- ern for traffic purposes, the Southern Pa- citic and Union Pacific have pooled issues and will hence:urth enter the treight field of Oregon and Washington in opposition to the Orezon Short line. They will also work together in overy other wav to ies<en the business of the Short line and Rio Grande Western and augment their own. Mr. Stubbs fixed up the matter whils in Chicago recently, from which triy he has not yet returned. Announcement of the ailiance of the Southern Pacificand Union Pacific was made yesteriav by Manager Filimore. The neavy business s, oi course, with ireight, and the two roads expect to get & lot of through freizht and shove it to Portland and other Northwestern points in opposition to the Short Line, which was long pleasantly aliied with the Union Pacific. It is given out that the effect of the agreement will probably be to reduce freights from the Missouri River to Oregon and Washingion terminals. A new rate sheet is now being prepared. The freight will come trom the Eis:via Sacramento Southern to and thence be deflected over the California and Oregon 10 the Northwest. The first car of ireight under the leit Ogden for Portiand yesierday. | when MEANY RE ON THE "NXIOUS" SEAT Candidates Galore for the Office of License Collector. It Is Thought Fred Lees Will B: ‘upported by Treas- urer Widber. There Are Fifteen Candidates in All Democratic Braves Are Pow- wowing Daily. Rainey, Lanigan and all the rest of the | Democratic wire-pullers are in a quan- dary. Great trial and tribulation is theirs, for there has arisen a crisis—the appoint- ment of a License Collector, and many are eager to draw down the salary apper- taining to 1hat position. Now, the power of appointment rests with Mayor Phelan, Treasurer Widber and Auditor Broderick. But the Super- visors have the power of confirming or re- jecting the appointment. Treasurer Widber belongs in the Re- publican fold, while the other two are Democrats. A majority of the Supervisors are also Democrats. That causes the trouble. For only one prominent Republican has entered the contest, Fred W. Lees, the son of Chief of Police Lees. But of the others there are fourteen. bat the Chief wants that son, the incumbent, to succeed himself is a matter of prophecy; that said son wishes to succeed himself is, perhaps, not 8o far outside the boundary of specuiation. The question arises at this time is, “Can the two Democ: afford as a party measure te support 8 Republican?” Then, in such case, another auestion ar ses, viz.: Could strong enough pressure be brought to bear on the Supervisors to have :hem confirm the appoinment? These and other questions are affording food for much discussion among politi- cians, but when any of them are ques- tioned by an outsider not even the ovster, inall his taciturnity, could be more un- communicative. That the ghost of future politics casts a shadow over the affair is seen clearly it is remembered that the selection may have something to do with the hopes of Mayor Phelan as 1gainst Congressman Maguire for the gubernatorial chair and Auditor Broderick as successor to Sheriff Richard Whelan. Among those now in the Seld, if Dame Gossip be not in error, ar rles Gil- dea, ex-president of the Iroquois Club, a poiitical brave; Jim Featon of the Mi John Brown of O'Brien's dry-goods store ' Jack Bonnet, Tom Pinder and ex-Tax Collector John H. Graay. On the 1st of next month the lucky man will take his seat in the official chair. But owing to th~ condition of affairs at present there are many occupying the “anxious” seat now. ST, IGNATIUS ~ COLLEGE Its Thirty-Eighth Annual Cem- menc:ment Exer- cises. List of the Graduates —Go'd M dals Award:d for Special M rit, Graduating exercises of the thirty- eighth annual commencement at St. Ig- natinus College took piace last evening in the presence of a large and deeply inter ested audience. The degree of bachelor of arts was con- ferred on George J. Cleary, Francis L. Fenton, Joseph Meagher and Milton B. Lennon. The award of the Archbishop’s gold medal for the best essay in philoscpny of religion was made to George G. Fox. The gold medal for the best essay on “Chrisiian Doctrine” went to Edward F. 0'Day. The goid miedal for the best matuematical paper was awarded to George J. Cleary. Henry Fanning was awarded the gold medal for the best Latin composition. The gold_medal for the best paper in ele- mentary Latin and Greek went to Michael Coffey.” The following programme of ex- ercises was rendered: Overture, “William Tell” (Rossini), orches- tra; introduciory, Henry Fanning; mare] “Aida” (Verdi), ‘orchestra. A scientific le ture, “The Theory of Musical Sounds and’ Its Application in the Orga The Theory” — George J. Cleary, “Metr velitan Echoe (Tobani), by the orchestr: “Ihe Application,”” Francis L. Fenton. A sistants_ for both 'lectures, Milion B. Lennon and Joseph F. Meagher. “Morceau de (Daphne), orchesira; extra prizes and mical degrees: march, Capitan” (Sousa), orchestra. The music was furnished by Ros- ner’s Hungarian Orchestrs, B. Jauius con- ductor. The graduates received their diplomas from Archbishop Riordan. BUNKER HILL PATRIOTS, Soil From a Famous Battle-Field to Be Used in the Park Dedication at Los Gatos. The joint committee of the Bunker Hill Association and the Sons of Vermont met last night at the Occidental, President William G. Badger of the first-named or- genization in the chair. A letter was read from George 5. Willcut of the Mar- ket-strect allway, saving that as re- quested the™sword of Bunker Hili”would ve played at Golden Gate Park on Sunday, June 15. The following was read BosTox, May 1897, To W. G. Badger Esq., President Bunker Hill Association, San Franciseo—DEAR SIR: Yours ot the 17tn inst. received. The superintendent of the monument grounds of Bunker Hill has informed me ihat in accordance with your re- quest and my instructions he has placed with ells, Fargo & Co.’s express & box containing some soil tfrom the battle-ficld of Bunker Hill directed to your address. Trusting that it wiil resc you in good conaition, and with sym- pathy in the patriotic purposes of the iransac- tion, I remain, yours very trui FREDERICK W. LINCOLY, President. Warden W. E. Hale of San Quentin, wnose great-grandfather and gresi-greal uncle were soidiers of the Revolution, the latter the famous Colonel Prescott, wrote that he couid not be present, but’ would write a jetter to be read at the dedicating of the Bunker Hiil Park at Los Gatos. Communications were received from iantic Parlor, N. 8. G W., and from the Twen ieth Century Ciub accepting invita- tions to be present. On that occasion J. C. Pelton of this City and George O. Kinne of Los Gatos wili read original ems, and Judge Beicher and Generai arnes will deliver addresses. The com- mittee will meet again on Wednesday evening. ————— Toes Crushed by a Car, Thomas Maloney, 4 years of age, who resides with his parents at4124 Twenty-fourth street, was krocked down and seriously injured by car 1062 of the Twenty-second street line last evening. The youngster was crossing the | track near his home when the car struck him., He was removed to St. Luke’s Hospital. where it was found that the toes on both feet had been badly crushed. It is thought that the injured members will have to be amputated. e OUSTOM-HOUSE OHANGES. Collector Jackson Has Practieally Reorganized the Chinese Bureau. The new Customs Collector, J. P. Jack- | son, has determined to conduct the busi- ness of the Custom-house upon strictly business-like lines, and particularly all matters relating to the Chinese burean, in which there bave been 30 many scandals in the past. His first move upon entering his office was to appoint Inspector R. E. Meredith as chief of the Chiness bureau, vice B. 8. Harrison, whom he returned to duty as | discharging inspector of the customs ser- vice. Inspectors Boyce and Lynch of the | Chinese bureau were retained to loox after the Chinese in transit. Customs Inspectors J. B. Urquhart and F. P. Fiusn were assigned to the same de- partment, to fill_the vacancies caused by the removal ot Harrison ana Charles M. Weller. The new inspector has directed that Chinese Interpreter Dr. Gardner shall take charge of all Chinese cases in the | capacity of interpreter and personally | look after every case. This is a victory | for Dr. Gardner, whose snhere of usefu- | ness was much more limited under the | administration of Mr. Wise. It has veen | decided by the new Colicctor that ali| Chinese cases shall be investigated ander such circumstances that the testimony in one cannot be communicated to the wit- nesses in another. Mrs. Housion has been appointed to the position of stenographer, and she will | transcribe the tesiimony in all cases of | examination of witnesses, REAOY FOR THE JUBILEE, Invitations to Be Sent to the Governor gnd Other Prom'- nent Personages. A R e ) e ey ey Y e e Y N2 R A G2 222 A Large Number of Visitors Expected From Places A1 Over the State. The committee having in charge the celebration in connection with Queen Vic- | toria’s diamond jubilee met in Scottish | Hall last night. At the suggestion of Chairman Doxey the following names were added to the commitiee: John Lawson, A. B. Wiliiam- sun, Hugh Fraser and M. McNamara, and the following delesation from Clan Mc- donald: W. Chalmers, James Runrn_v,; James Rankin, T. T. Macdonald and James Dickie. It was decided to issue invitations to the following to take seats on the platform at the celebration: The Governor of the State, the Mayor, officer commanding the troops, senior officer of the navy; presi- | dents of the Chamber of Commerce, the ! Pacific Union Ciub, the Bohemian Ciub and the C bs Club; General Barnes, | Rev. Dr. Hemvohili, Rabbi Nieto, Robert Balfour, the three Park Commissioners, Ciaus Spreck-ls, presidents of the Stan- | ford and California universities, ries Shortridge of Tne CArr, T. T. Williams | of the Examine:r, J. P. Young of the | Chronicie and the chairmen of the dif- | ferent sub-comn ees. The following gentlemen and Britisn | organizations have indentitied themselves with the diamond jubilee celebration com- | mittee and are represented upon the sub- committees: Her British Majesty’s Con- sul - General, the Vice - Consul, British | Benevolent Society, Victoria Hospital So- ciely. Andrew’s Society of San Fran- cisco, Cambrian Mutual Aid Society, the Welst Oryanization of San Francisco, Caledonian Club, Thistle Ciub, Clan Fraser (Order of Scottish Clubs), Clan Macdonald of Oakland, St. Andrew’s So ciety or Oakland, representatives of en. tire fleet of British ships in port and or- ganizations from the interior. The following were appointed an even. ing entertainment commiitee: Thomas T. Macdonaid, William H. Campbell, James Niven, Arthur Sevmour, A. O. Ballingall, Peter F. Hollings, Captain Naunton and Maxwell Crowe. The souvenir medal was on exhibition, and it was acknowledged to be a fine | work of art. British oreanizations are | requested to notify Chairman Doxey of the number required. At the Sunduy services the anthem will be the new one which will be sung at the celebration in London, Eng. Tickets for the Sunda rvices will be .sold at Sher- man, Clay & Co.’s store. s CLUBS AND PUGIL1STS. Dixon and Hawkins May Be Matched. Other Battles iu Prospect. The sporting p2ople of New York will be afforded an opportunity of seeing Tom Sharkey, “*Sailor Tom,” and Peter Maher in a fistic engagement on the evening of the 9th inst. The contest will take place in Corbett and Brady’s club, and according to latest intelligence the betting is 2 to 1 on Maher | winning the battle, and even money 1 | offared that Peter will stop Tom inside of eight rounds. Maher has changed his style of fighting, as many people are aware who saw him put Joe Choynski to sleep. He does not rush and mix matters as he was wont to when he fought Fitzsimmons and other noted heavy-weighs. Doubticss he will ailow Sharkey to cut out the pace, and when the sailor imagines that he is having things pretty much his own way Maher wiil send forin his dangerous rieht and if the duke happens to 1and on Eharkes's Jaw, then Of Coursewoll it wil be “Cash your checks, gentlemen.” But Sharkey’s jaw is hard to reach, and Peter may find the task o landing on the vulnerabie point not an easy oue by any means. Body punches will not annoy the ailor very much, therefore it is aimost safe to ay that the fight wiil not end as quickly as most of the sporting people imagine. The local ¢ re now competing for good fistic talent The matches that would draw well in this City e Tom Trae and Charley McKeev.r, or McKesver and George Lavigne, “The Kid.” Walcott and Green would put up apretiy good mil, but the most interesting fight of any would be a second meeting be- tween Owen Zeigier and Green. It will be remembered wacn those men fought here that opinions es to who had the better of the gare were «venly divided, although Al King de- cided in favor ot Green. Not a few of the spectators thought that if the coutest had becn fifteen instead of ten rounds Zeigler wouid certainly have won. True McKeever whipped Zeigler in the East, but that does not debar Zeigler from & re turi maten witn Green. 1t is almosi sale (0 say that Georze Dixon and Dal Hawkins will be matched by une of e local clubs to fight in_this City in” July at 128 pounds, weigh in at the ringside. 1f Hawkins 18 willing to take a slice of the earth, which means “a reasonable” purse, the mateh wiil be made. Tom O'Rourke will soon arrive with his bluck colt, Dixon. and possibly one or two subs may journey with him to the iand of the setting sui. Griffo wil soon be out of his *training quar- ters” and then the 130-pound fight either quit talking or get out and fight. Griffo s said 10 be in the pink of condition and anx- 1ous for a mill. He feels us if he can whip Fitzsimmon: Music at the « beron. The Oberon, E. A. Fisher, proprietor, has the International Ladies' Orchestra, consisting of fourteen hign-class artists, as attraction. This orgamization bas the reputaiion of being the finest of its kind and,wili offer to mus ADYANCES made on furniture and pianos, with or without removal. J. Noonan, 1017-108 Mission. THE EMPORIUM THE EMPORIUM. Closing Qut Sale Millinery. later, we say : 150 Ladie Hats—dress shapes—all colors and shapes. Closing-out price, each and shapes. Closing-out pric Hats—dress shapes—all colors and styles. Ciosing-out price, each...... Hats—finest dress shapes—all col- ors and styles. Closing-out price.. Hats that were $125 and $1 so each. Will be closed out at 35c and duction of 4o per cent. Greatly overstocked on Sum- | mer Millinery, and believing | it easier to close out now at the height of the season than it would be three months $1 oo Untrimmed Straw 10c 300 Ladies’ $1 25 and $1 50 Untrimmed Straw Hats — dress shapes—all colors = 25 50c | 100 Ladies’ $3 to $5 Untrimmed Straw 75c¢ 20 different styles of Children’s Straw | 25¢ Ladies” Trimmed Hafts, pat-| terns from the leading millin- | ers of the world—no two alike, every one a dream—go al @ re- | sneds the d Closing | see Dress Goodsf Crowded counters have | been the rule so far this| | week in this depanment——! | but won’t prices like these | induceany prudent woman to buy an extra dress or | two? Reliable woolen | goods at less than the price | ;Q/ cotton. | | . 50 pieces Outing Wool SuitingSv—‘ double width—stripe effects—just the SAN FRANCISCO CAL The Closing-Out Sale Which began Tuesday, June 1, means to prudent folks an opportunity of laying in a season’s supply of wearing apparel, and of furnishing their homes, at prices that ordinarily would drive the manufacturers out of business. But it clears our store of goods which, after a year’s experimenting, we find are not exactly adapted to our trade, and of many small lots and broken sizes— all fresh, desirable merchandise. Note These Lessr-Thran-WholefsaIe Prices. EMPORIUM Closing Out Sale Dress Goods About 300 Full-Suit Patterns—all stylish novelty wool goods—this sea- son’s —just about one-half the price they were at the opening of the sea= son. $1.50, $1.75, $2.25, $2.75, $3.00 and $3.50. Black Dress Goods. 15 pieces Black Habit Cloths—all | thing for country wear—worth every 250 Ladies’ $1 50 Untrimmed Straw 525,,;{0,35;,,:; }:j;‘_" o [h? 10c| Hais—dress shapes—all colorsand 35 | styles. Ciosing-out price, €ach....s. C e | 50 pieces Swivel Serges—all wool | 300 Ladies’ $225 Untrimmed Stmw;—e.\‘rm wide—complete assortment | of all new colors—adapted for sea- | side wear—wortn to-day 45¢ | ayard. Closing-out price only ‘5(: | 22 pieces only—37-inch University Checks, in all the new color combi- nations. The actual value of these | is soc a yard. Closiug-out | price only = 29¢ ! 37 pieces 4o-inch Bulb Etamines— | the real 6oc grade, in 27 new shades | of coloring. ~ Closing-out price | onlps =39¢ 30 pieces English Mohair Suitings (pureMohair)—entirely new effects— —ideal fabric for the | country—made to sell at 6oc |layard. Closing-out price only 30c | QUAFFED POISON AFTER A QUARREL Ethel Gorden Drank Four Ounces of Carbolic Acid. In Dread of a Separation From Her Dearly Loved Friend. Fatal Sequel to a Couple of Weeks’ Debauch at the Fourteen- Miie House. In the early morning yesterday, as Monsieur Michel, one of the vproprietors of Marcnand’s restaurant of the tender- loin, was sbout to close his place, two women applied for accommodations. One, a tall stately bionde, and the other, a short brunette, desired food and also begged that they might be aliowed to oc- cupy one of the retiring-rooms in the upper story of the building. The two were well known to Michel as wayward girls, and as “Dolly” and *Ethel” their names were bandied about everywhere after nightfall, when music and mirth, cold bottles and hot birds, en- abled them to slide down the chute, at the end of which Ethel came to her frightful end. Dolly, the young and fighty daughter of a family of wealth and social sianaing in Oakiand, was over on this side of the and she had missed her e claimed she had no place to go, and Michel, who had seen her fre- quently asa guest in his house, did not nesitate to receive her and her friend. The couple ordered a light repast, but Doily alone ate, Ethel being somewhat hysterical. As the waiter was about to leave the room Ethel emptied four ounces of car- bolic acid in a glass of whisky and swal- lowed the whole in a galp. The corrosive poison bucned the girl most frightiully and her iriend and the waiter carried her to the drugstore of ‘Waller Bros., at the corner of Grant ave- nue and Geary sireet, where an effort was made to relieve her. Before this could be done, however, and even while the drug- gist was mixXing up the potion, Policeman Collins picked up the writhing girl and placed her in a_hack and drove off to the Receiving Hospital, where she died within an hour. Ethel Gordon, the deceased, came to this City abou: three years ago from Ire- land. Her sister, who accompanied her, has chosen to live a virtuous life, and is in this City; but E hel had been the in- timate of such people as would lead her to despondency and death. Her latest escapade had been a two weeks’ trip to the Fourtcen-mile House, whence she returned with a young man- about-town after a two weeks’' debauch. Her cavalier-serviente is well known about the_tenderloin as a man of means, by which he has come without working. The coupie returned three days ago and took rooms on Sutter street. The young man, however, decided nctto continue the spree, and, as Ethel in her maudlin mood dreaded to be desertea, she took poison. Monterey and Pacific Excursion Grove. The twelith annual excursionlof the Youne B | take place, and six contestants w 1 Christian Association to Hotel del | Monte, Monterey and Pactfic Grove will take place on Bunker Hill day—Thursday, June This excursion, as on former occasions, will be limited to 500, and the tickets will be sold only at the Young Mer’s Christian Associa- tion building, Accommodations at these sea- side resorts can aiso be secured at_the office of | the institution. From present prospects this | outing will exceed in number and interest any which ha d it Itis the purpose of the commitiee ngements to provide for a patrioticservice at Assembly Hail, Pacifl Grove, Thursday evening, June 17. A at- | tractive illusirated circular giving full par- ticulars of this excursion has been issued. — MAY BECOME ONE. San Francisco and Pacific Yacht Clubs May Consolidate. A special meeting of tbe San Francisco Yacht Club was held last evening in the Merchants’ Exchange for the purpose of considering a proposition made by the Pacific Yacht Club that the two organiza- tions consolidate. The membership of the former is about 85 and of the latter about 112. The principal advantage to be | gained by consolidation is the sociabiliiy of acloser union of the two bodies of yachtsmen. The San Francisco Yacht Club is a much older organization, and among sev- eral of the members there is a very marked oppo-ition to the project. At the meeting last evening the argument was advanced that the San Francisco Yacht Club is the owner of valuable water lots at Sausalito; that it has $1500 in bank and about $700 subscribed toward the new clubhouse, and that while the Pacifics have a beautiful cinbhouse and grounds it is not wholly without debt. Other gued that Sausalito, the headquarters of both fleets, is a small place and one large club would be better than two. However, it was decided that a commit- tee be appointed to confer with a similar committee from the Pacifics as to the terms upon which a union could be estab- lished. The committee consists of Dr. Thomas, L. Hill, M. H. Herman, H. M. Madison, Commodore J. Gutte and Com- modore E. A. Von Schmidt. It was fur- ther decided not to chance the name of the San Francisco Yacht Club. W. G. Mgrrow of the building commit- | tee reported that the architect has been instructed to prepare the plans tor the new clubhouse building and wharf, and that the lumber has been ordered and the preliminary work begun. Features at Sutro Baths. At Sutro Baths Sunday afternoon a| novelty called walking on the water will | be se- lected from the best swimmers prasent. Three money prizes will be awarded the winners. Diving for money will be an- | other event, and tne number of coins | thrown into the large and small tanks wiil give every one a chance to get some- | thing. wool—double width—doeskin finish —real value low tariff value 4oc a yard. Closing-out price 25(: 20 pieces Black Swivel Serges— extra wide—all wool—superior qual- per ity—regular yard. price 45¢ Closing-out price. 25€ 20 pieces Black Figured Satin So- leil—choice designs—double width— regular price 45¢ per yard. Closing-out tric 25¢ 30 pieces Black English Figured Lizard Cloth—satin finish—15 de- signs — extra wide— regular price 75¢ per yard. Closing-out pncf 50C 30 pieces Black French Amazon Cloths—s2 inches wide—non-shrink- able and will not spot—just the toing for nice tailor-made suit—can’t be bought elsewhere under 75¢ per yard. Closing-out price. ... 50c Qe Qe Qe Qaarl e e T Que i el Sl St e S e Qe e | TR QT e T R T R N T R e et T et e e SECRAMENTO RACE MEET The Capital City Is in Line With a Date on the Circuit. Entries, Heats and Handicaps for the Meet to Bs Held There Next Sunday. The following are the entries, heats and handicaps as prepared by Official Handi« capper Smyth of the California Associated Cycling Clubs for the big race meet to be held at Sacramento next Sunday under the auspices of the Capital City Wheels men on its new three-lap board track: One mile, handi rofessional—Otto Ziegs ler Jr., San'Jose, s C. R. Coulter, Mans- Allan N. Jones, San Fran- Hardy Downing. San Jose, San Jose, 40 yard; sco, rds tc ¢larence L. Davis, Whitman, Los Angeles, 40 yards; H. E. seles, 50 'yards; Frank M. yrae, Sun Francisco, 75 yards; Arthur M. Boyden, Oakland, 90 yards; Bert Eiford, Oak« land, 120 va; Ouemile, open, professional—Allan N. Jones, Frank M. Byrnme, San Francisco; Clinton R. Coulter, Mansfield, Ohio; Otto 'Ziegler J; Hardy Downing, Clarence L. Davis, San Jos Herbert E. McCrea, Dan E. Whitman, Los A; Arthur M. Boyden, Bert Elford, Oak- One mile handicap, amateur (first four in each heat 10 qualify for final)—First heat—E. F. Russ, Olympic Club Wheelmen, seratch; W, Leitch,” Capital City Wheelmen, 25 yards: Tony Alborelle, O.C. W., 25; M. M. Gilman, Bay City Wheelmen, 35; L. A. Payen, C. C. W 35; Harr; Ten Bosch, C. C. W., 60; F. Haley, B.C. T. T. Welch, W.,8 Gil. Eldred, C. C. W., 90. second neat—y. E_ Wing, O, C. W., scrate! J. Hirsch, C. , 20 yards; L. A. Young, C.W., 35; ¥. L Norton, B. C. W., 50 Shearer, C. C. W., 60; C. T, Bauer, C. C. W 70; William Reade, C. C. W., 85; Frank Pol lock, C. C. W., 85; K. D. Patterson, C. C.W., 90, Two-thirds of umile scratch, amateur (first three in each hea: to qualify for final)—First F. Russ, 0. C. W.; Walter Leitch, C. 3 Tony Alborelle, 0. C. W.; Nat M. Gils man, B. C. W.; Harry Ten Bosch, C. C. W. F. R Haley, W.; T. T. Weich, C. C. W. Second_h E. Wing, 0. Hirsch, C. L. A. Young, . Norton, B. D._Shearer, C. Willin W.; Frank Pollock, C.C. Most of the professional racing men are | now in Sacramento, and others will go up Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The special car and reduced rate which is be- ing arranged for by the board of governors of the C. A.C.C.on this occasion may aiso be availed of by the racing men and heir friends, if they make application to George H. Stratton, 501 Montgomery street, no later than to-day. The round trip fare will be $3 on this car. NEW TO-DAY. Filled WE HAVE M Crowned Without Pain. Bridge Work Without Pain. NO MORE DREAD OF THE ! DENTAL Extracted Without Pain. CHAIR. W ithout Pain. 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