The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 16, 1898, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1898. LADIES’ At lined with serge, On sale at $1 45 each. LADIES' PLUSH CAPES, with thibet fur. with thibet fur. On eale at $4 95 each. LADIES' PLUSH CAPES i beaded, n At $ F C lined with slik s ads, collar and fronts edged with th LADIES’ LADIES' PLUSH CAPE! o APES, KERSEY CLOTH JACK t $10 00 each E S, in $100 a pa 0 dozen LADIES' 2-CLAEP_ SILK-LINED the cold weather, colors brown. B+ E+E-R+E+ 3+ + 0+ E B+ red and black CAPES. 145 trimmed with braid and beads, collars edged LADIES' PLUSH CAPES, lined |lht|lk$a.‘4h5d- 1y braided and beaded, coll 2 SH CAPES, with sllk serge, handeome] e aded, collar and fronts edged with thibet fur. On sale at $2 45 each. At $4.95. LADIES' PLUSH CAPES, richly trimmed with brald and beads, collar and fronts edged L7.50. length 24 inches, lined with silk serge, handsomely bralded and , collar and fronts edged with thibet fur. On gale at $7 50 each. 10.00. erge, plaited backs, trimmed with brald and ibet fur. On sale at $10 0 each. JACKETS. 245, LADIES' BLACK CHEVIOT CLOTH JACKETS, storm collars. On sale at $2 45 each. At SB A5, LADIES' BLACK BOUCLE CLOTH JACKETS, faced with silk. On sale at $3 45 each. $4.95. F‘«A;’ K KERSEY CLOTH JACKETS, lined throughout with silk serge. On sale $7.50 {ERSEY CLOTH JACKETS, in black, na and tan, fly or double breasted On sale at $7 50 each. At S10.00. black, navy and tan, lined with eilk. On sale LADIES’ WRAPPERS. At 5O Cents. LAI;IP_H' ?AX.\'ELE’!’T‘E WRAPPERS, walsts lined, trimmed with brald. On sale at At $1.00. L. ;T'TJ‘ “‘FSAI‘PERS, walcis liped, trimmed with shoulder capes and 100 eac At $1.50. FLANNELETTE WRAPPERS, handsome patterns, shoulder capes on sleeves, yokes trim; d 1 ribbon. On sale at $15 ach. SPECIAL—KID GLOVES. At 785 Cents a Pair. 100 dozen LADI ' 2-CLASP “HARVARD" KID OV Ef olors brown, tan, oxblood, bl rope and white, also d value for $1. Will be on At $1.O0O0O a Pair. ES' 2-CLASP PIQUE MOCHA" GLOVES, in oxblood, brown and black; regular price $1 25. Will be on sale at $1 0f At $1.00 a Pair. 70 dozen LADIES' "LASP FRENCH KID GLOVES, in tan, brown, mode, green, blue, pearl, butter, oxblood and whi also black: regular value $1 2. Will be on sale at $1L50 a Pair. MOCHA GLOV At 51 a very desirable glove for a pair. X / :4"!5\/ | Market, Jones BN R R E Francisco. and HcAllister Sts,, Holfla EXGEPTIONAL INDUGEMENTS IOOTOOOQ y Buyers! 0000 00 CO0 COC o000 0000 O We wish to remind those who have not as yet made their selections that we offer them, this week, AT PRICES THAT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED, their choice from a stock {of HOLIDAY GOODS, that in COMPLETENESS, EXCELLENCE AND GENERAL ATTRAC- | TIVENESS is the superior of any exhibited in the West, and we respectiully invite all in |search of ACCEPTABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS to call and by an |CEDENTED VALUES PRESENTED satisfy themselves of the Wondertul Inducements Ofere inspection of the UNPRE- Purchasers! STORE OPEN EVENINGS DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Ladies’ UNDERWEAR And V\{AISTS. At SO Cents. Men’s Furnishings. Handkerchicfis. | At 2 Cents. | MEN'S ALL-LINEN HEMSTITCHED | LADIES' KNITTED SKIRTS, in plain colors, | © HANDKERCHIEFS, with embroidered with fancy colored borders; extra good value at initials and fancy boxes of one half doz- ; will be offere en each; will be offered at 25c each, $1 50 - ey At B1L.50. | At 23 Cents. LADIES' SILK AND WOOL KNITTED BKIRT! plain colors, with fancy colored borders; extra good value for $2 25; will be ere, painted in the newest designe, 14 offered at $160. _ inches wide and extra size; regularly sold at 50c; will be offered at 25c each. At $1.00. LADIES' TENNIS FLANNEL NIGHT 75 Cents. GOWNS, in plain_colors, with deep sailor SURAH SBILK colia ex: good value for $130; will be hand-em- offered’ at $1.00. i stitched bord- ers; will be offered at Toc eac.i: or In At $1.253. | boxes, % dozen each, at $4 00 box. | LADIES' _ EIDER _ DOWN DRESSING i - e SACQUES, in pink white, blue and white and red and white; perfect fit; extra good value for $1 75; will be offered at $1 25. Neckwear. At 25 Cents. 400 dozen MEN'S EXTRA FINT ALL- SILK NE AR, in Tecks and four- | in-hands (a epecial ‘urchase), all extra | value for 50c; will be offered at 25c each. At SO Cents. At SO cCcents. LADIES' ALL-WOOL FACINATORS, in pink, blue, red and black; extra good value at 5c; will be placed on saie at blc, At $6.50. | 8 TS Z 250 dozen VERY CHOICI ALL-SILK | LADIES' TAFFETA SII AISTS, in fancy | NECKWEAR, in Tecks, four in-] is, | s and strips all through; made | Ascots, band and -hield bows | in the latest sty a good value for est shapes; will “e offered | Wil be offered at 3 | At 87.5 | LADIES' HANDSOME TA 1 SATIN WAIST in black cked back an front 3 will be d at $7 50. TA SILK AND and colored; | Mufilers a;EEe—fer Scarfs. At B0o, 750, $1.00, $1.25 to | A complete assortment of | T"CADED AND SURAH SI | At 25 Cents. LERS, In soild shades, fancy mixtures, | e = plaids, etc. ete.; will be cflered at 5o | LADIES' WHITE LAWN AP B tra good value at 40c; will be oftered at 2 1.50, $2.00 and $3.00. CHED REEFERS, sin- and $1 00; double width, 2 00; hand embroidered floral designs or Spanish lace ends; at $3 00 each. +E+ N R R+ At SO Cents. LADIES' FINE LAWN APRON , finished with tuc a good value for good width and inser- will Te; be extra good value | ‘ Special Valuein Ladies’ & Children’s HOSIERY. At 25 Cents. 500 doz. CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK | COTTON HOSE, in fine and heavy weights, with double heels importe: and knees, at 25 At 25 Cents. 400 doz. CHILDREN'S IMPORTED FAN- CY COTTON, in all the newest designs, including Scotch plaids, tartans and Ro- | s, all sizes; swrable for i regular value, &0c i be sold for % the | Cents. 100_doz. CHILDREN'S 2-1 RIBBED | PORTED FAST BLACK CASHM HOSE, double heels and knees, at 33 the pair. [ PaliE 1 LADIES’ HOSIERY. At 15 Cents LADIES' FAST At 25 Cents. 500 doz. LADI REAL MACO FAST' BLACK COTTON HOSE, sold usually at $4 doz.; will be offered for 25¢ pair. pecial in Ladies’ FANCY HOSIERY Suitable for Christmas Presents. At 25 Cents, 800 dozen, the latest styles 4 DIF ANCY COTTON HOS S ty of patterns, worth 50c a | , will be offered for 2%c pair. | At 35 Cents. | 900 aoz. L. L ¥ LISLE | THREAD HO! stripes, plaids and | vertical embroic : good value for $§ | doz.; will be sold for 3ic pair. At SO Cents. 200_doz, g THR tartans, plaids and Roman ;‘mhr dered silk at sides; good vaiue and 31 each; will be sold for 50c. LADIES’ UNDERWEAR. | At SO Cents. LADIES' HEAVY GRAY D VESTS; suitable for each. i at 50c +8 +E+ TABLE DAMASK, grass bleached. BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, 6§ inches wide, BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, fine satin finish, 72 Inches wide, stylish new patterns; %-DAMASK NAPKINS, %-DAMASK NAPKINS, 23 inches square, heavy and solid; worth $2 35, H+E+E+E+E+ B+ N0+ BN+ 8+ SR B E R TABLE LINEN DEPARTMENT. At 55 Cents 72 inches wide, pure Irish On sale at G5c yard At 75 Cents. . a close, fine weave, very heavy and dur- vard. linen, new and pretty Pw.' terns; worth 75c. On sale at At $1.00. able, satin finish; worth Sic. worth $1 25. On sale at $1 00 yard. At ssl.€0. 22 iInches square, a fine grade of Irish linen, satin finish; worth $190. On sale at $160 dozen. At $82.00. On sale at §2 00 doz. BLANKETS. At £3.25. 1000 dozen MISSES' 1000 dozen LADIES' 500 dozen LA 200 dozen LADIES' 500 dozen LADIES' 11-4 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, 72 inches w(de, heavy and serviceable; worth $3 75. Will be offered at $3 25 palr. At 333.95. 11-4 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, 72 inches wide, made from a good grade of wool; worth $500. Wil be offered at $3 8 pair. At 84.75. 114 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, full size, a fine close weave, warm and durable; worth $5 6. Will be offered at $ 75 palr. At 85.50. 11-4 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, full size, extra heavy and a soft, fine finish; worth $650. Will be offered at $5 50 pair. At S8.75. 12-4 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, full size, made from a fine grade of Australian wool, extra heavy and very durable; worth $§7 50. LADIES’ HANDKERCHIEFS. At 4 Cents. HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, On special sale at 4c each. At 5 Cents. WHITE HEMSTITCHED regular vaiue 60c dozen. PLAIN 750 dozen. On special sale at be each 10 Cents. HEMSTITCHED On sale at 10c each. 8! Cents. 1000 dozen LADIES' WHITE EMBROIDERED LINEN WHITE DIES' ALL ; inch hem. 4, % and 1 quali a varlety of patterns. sortment of patterns; value 20c each. nicely assorted; patterns, alue 20c and lace effects, HANDKERCHIEFS, On speclal sale at 8 1-3c each. At 124 Cents. 500 dozen LADIES' WHITE EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS, lace edge, 2 large as- On special sale at 12)c each. At 15 Cents. ALL-LINEN EMBROIDERED On special sale at Ioc each. At 85 Cents. WHITE EMBROIDERED HANDK pure linen and lawn assorted At 15 Cents. 100 dozen LADIES' PURE LINEN HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, small initial; 15c each in fancy boxes of one-half dozen Wil be offered at $5 75 pair. white and printed borders; HANDKERCHIEFS; regular value HANDKERCHIEFS, fine scalloped borders, n HANDKERCHIEFS, small, neat SRCHIEFS, hemstitched, scalloped On sale at 2%c each. % ineh hem, Market, Jones and McAllister Sts., San Francisco. SEEKS FNAL DISTRIBUTION | Great Estate Is Ready| for Settlement. | LITIGATION CAUSES DELAY BIG GOVERNMENT SUIT IS COM- MENTED UPON, To Expedite Matters the Executrix Is Willing to Cover the Inheri- tance Tax Claim With a Deposit. The vast estate of the late m\ll|nnalre‘ Leland Stanford is at last ready for set- tlement and final distribution. Since tne death of the well-known rallroad magnate and philanthropist the great interests ..o left behind have been enveloped in a maze of litigation and contention, but the way of the law in all cases but one has been run and Mrs, Stanford, executrix of the estate of her deceased husband, has sug- gested a way that will remove that ob- etacle, and a final settlement may now be reached. Mrs. Stanford filed her final | account report and application for dis- | tribution in the County Clerk's office yes- | terday afternoon, and the matter was set for hearing in Department 9 on the 28th inet. Mrs. Stanford sets forth that the total cash receipts since her appointment as executrix amount to $498,344 50; dis- | bursements, $443,576 32, leaving a cash ba.- | ance on hand, which is on deposit with the Nevada Bank, of $54,768 18. The state- | ment regarding the cash account is fol- | Jowed by a list of promissory notes held by the estate, issued by the following creditors for the amounts named: er Bishop, $400; W. H. Pratt, $6000; (;gor;"- Hazelton, $5000; Golden Gate 'Woolen Manufacturing _Company, $190,000; Henry de George Oulton, $4000; John H Atlantic 0 Groot, Kentucky and South F. and Elva Shaw, Winne, $2363 17; Secondo Au- ) 62 s receivable on hand are as follows: R. S. rada estate, $§156 60; Pacific Impro ment Company, 9 05; Tyler Beach, $355 N, P. Chipman, $438 21; sundry small accounts, o711 8. The real estate still in possession of the estate is described in detail, as an asset Put mo values are given. The pleces of real estate belonging to the estate are by far the largest items in the inventory, and are located in this city and San Ma- teo, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Tehama, Napa, Alameda, Contra Costa, Yolo, So- jano, Siskiyou, Colusa, Glenn, Madera, San Luls Obispo, San Bernardino and Ma- Tin counties. The following specified bonds are also set forth among the assets: 0 undred and eighty-nine bonds of the e oeake, Ohio and §. W. R. R. Co,. second mortgage, 6 per cent, $1000 each: 1000 bonds of the Gaiveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio ‘Railroad Company, second mortgage, 6 per cent, 1000 each: 6 bonds of the Kentucky and Eouth Atlantic Railroad Company, 6 per cent, $1000 each; 5 bonds of the Olymplc’ Club of San Francisco, § per cent, $1000 each: 5 bonds of ihe Salt Lake and Fort Douglas Railroad Com- pany, first mortgage, per cent, $1000 each; Fo "bonds of the Union league Club of San Francisco, $10 each. s of stock in varlous corporations as cnares Of etiil in the hands of the executrix, as stated in her report: Twelve thousand five hundred Contract and Finance Company, 32,973 Central Pacific Railroad Company, 1486 Golden voolen Manufacturing Company, 8600 Tone Coal and Tron Company, 10,000 Manzanita Cater Company, 10,000 Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company, 12,600 Pacific Improvement Company, 10,000 Southern Development Com- pany, 284,750% Southern Pacific Company, 28,- 458 2 85, STANFORD. [ road Company Tr n | anl | with the exception of the so-called in- | heritance tax case, which is still pending in_the Supreme Court of this State.” ! ties in cabinets, paris panel and larger ! by Attorney 100 Southern Pacific Rallroad Compan. Development Company, _ 16, port and Mississippi Valley Ralil- v 058 Kentucky Central 1 December, 1590. Stanford, in her report, states that debts against the estate of the d ceased millionaire have been fully pai New, t Fy Mrs satisfied and discharged by her, aggre- gating the sum of $1,182.173 92; {hat the amount of legacies under the last will and testament of Leland Stanford was 000, all of which have been fully paid ischarged. In conclusion the execu- states that “the administration of the estate was greatly delayed and em- barrassed by reason of various litigation and principally by reason of the so-called Government suit by the United States against the estate to recover the sum of $15.235.000 or thereabouts. All of the liti- gation has at last been finally determined and disposed of in favor of the estate, Regarding the Inheritance Stanford, in her report, that she is rea to forthwith pl Company of this city on special deposit the sum of $230,000 for the purpose of fully scharging the tax if it be 1 by the Supreme Court, and if the tax be declared illegal, then Mrs, tax, Mrs. further states Stanford asks that the money be dis- tributed to persons lawfully entitled thereto. —_————— Christmas Presents. Our frame department is full of novel- frames. Something to please every taste, and suitable for every picture. Prices al- ways reasonable. Sanborn, Vall Co., 741 Market street. 5 IT LOOKS BLACK FOR BLACKMAN EVIDENCE AGAINST THE DIS- GRACED POLICEMAN. His Case and That of Saloon-Keeper Rood, His Alleged Accomplice, Continued Till Tuesday. Policeman Cassius Blackman and Frank H. Rood, saloonkeeper on Valencia street, were arraigned in Judge Mogan's court yesterday on the charge of grand larceny. Blackman was represented by Attorneys Wilson and Sweeney and Rood M. C. Hassett. The cases were, by consent, continued till next Tues- day. Rood is out on $3000 bonds, and at the request of Blackman's attorneys the Judge reduced his bonds to $2000. Blackman’s arrest has caused a pro- found sensation throughout the depart- ment, as it is looked upon as a reflection upon all those sworn to protect the lives and property of citizens and visitors. There is a hope that he will be able to Fro\'e his Innocence, not particularly for his own sake but for the esprit de corps of the department. Captains Seymour and Gillen, who have charge of the case, are determined that he shall be punished, if guilty; and the proof they have ob- tained. points that way. Two additional witnesses came forward resterday and made statements to the po- ilc'}. John Halm, 136 San Carlos avenue, was the man that Cornelius Cronin, the victim, thought was following him to rob him. He went into Rood’s saloon with Cronin, Blackman and Special Officer Murphy and saw Cronin count out his money and give it to Rood at Blackman's suggestion. He heard Cronin and Rood mention the amount as $255. The other witness {s W. E. McNames, 16 Dearborn street. He went into Rood's saloon while Cronin, Blackman and Halm were there. He saw Cronin count the money, ten $20 gold pieces, a $10 )fold plece, a $5 gold plece and he thought $30 in reenbacks, and hand it to Rood, who put % in a cigar box. He walked with the others as far as Sixteenth street on their ¥ay to the Valencia Hotel. Blackman told him to say nothing about it, as re- porters might get onto the business. 1t is nearly sixteen years since a mem- per of the department was arrested for a gimilar erime. Policeman Langtry was then the culprit. He was m“% t steal- ing silks from a warehouse on the water front. He was sentenced to nine years in State prison. —_————————— Christmas Exercises. The Christmas exercises of the Red- R. WHIPPLE will next year marshal the forces of the University of California when next the blue and gold line up against the cardinal players from Stanford. He was last night elected to succeed Hall, and he will be Berkeley's captain next year. Whipple has had two vears’ experfence on the big team, and played for two years at half before he came to college. He is 24 years of age, welghs 165 pounds, and is 5 feet 10% inches in height. Whipple put up a brilliant game at left tackle last Thanksgiving day, completely outclassing Wilson, who played opposite to him. He Is exceed- ingly popular, and will make an excellent captain. He has plenty of grit, a cool head and knows the game. 00CCCO000000C000000 ©0OCO00000000 CCOO0CCTO0C00 0000000000000 000 ing School were held yesterday after-|lar wish to bave the public understand noon, and a delightful programme was | that the Red Cross is In no way respon- presented. The skillful drilling by Miss | sible for Miss Schaefer's report. Esther Carpenter, singing teacher of the | “At the time Miss Schaefer made those School Department, made the singing the | a:;e;grénz:r:; wa Jign‘xhénp(hgmempmy 05 ertainment. 088, resldent, “‘an i ::nl‘ch;;?tm the songs and!l",‘,‘r 160(5seing very sunchiiannoyen s tat recitations were the following: Russell | e T e e x“‘:-:hg“dggs?‘:fig e g W reilele Steinman, | impression_(hat she Is speaking for’ the soclety. Miss Schaefer became sick as mon, Viola Moser, Douglas Barrows, soon as she reached Manila and has not | done any work since she has been there. | We sent her there and when she left she did so of her own accord and without any | order or authorization from the society | here. Hence she voluntarily severed her | connection with the Red Cross the mo- | ment that she turned her face homeward, so the interviews from Honolulu must be | taken as those of a private individual and not of one of our employes, None of the | reports that we have received from our ’empluyes at Manila gi\'e any such gloomy | Rhoda Reise, Winfield Barrows, Maggie | Norton, Clarisa Mahon, Kathleen de Youn; May Wehe, Gregory. oodman, Walter Seberg, Mervy: Phyllis' de Young and Harold ——————————— | RED CROSS NOT RESPONSIBLE. Miss Schaefer’s Statement About the Manila Hospitals Unau- thorided. The members of the local Red Cross So- ciety are very much displeased with the statements of Miss Schaefer. Harrington, president of the local Red Cross Soclety, stated that no reports of such a condition of affairs at the front have been made to the soclety, and the organization in general and she in particu- Harry Brown, Gertrude Tormey, Mrs. W. B. | accounts of the condition of the soldiers there, and until we hear something be- sides what Miss Schaefer states wearenot | disposed to think that matters are as | serious as she would have the public be- lieve.” | —_———— | Geood Christmas dinners by promi- | nent San Francisco housewlives, in the Christmas Call, out mext Sun- ] day, December 18. JAY HUGHES EXPLAINS HIS QUEER ABSENCE His Name Was Im-| properly Used. GILT EDGES WERE BLAMELESS WAS IN NEED OF A LONG VACATION. McCarthy of the Athletics a Great Player, Yet Had to Be Sensa- tional to Have It Known. By dJoe Corbett. The last time the Gilt Edges played here it was announced previous to the date set for the contest that “Jay"” Hughes, Baltimore’s star twirler of last season, was to pitch for the above named team. As baseballdom {s aware, Mr. Hughes failed to put in an appearance, and many of those who went to Recrea- tion Park purposely to see him came away disappointed and in a few cases dis- satisfied. Mr. Hughes, on seeing his cognomen in the line-up, immediately telegraphed me that he had not authorized any persoen to use his name In connection with the pro- iposed contest and did not intend to pitch. The telegram, like the “pardon,” came too late. Mr. Hughes, however, has evidently heard that the San Francisco public was greatly disappointed in not seelng him perform on the occasion in question, and writes the following letter in explana- tion, which 1 take great pleasure in pub- lishing: Mr. Joe Corbett, Baseball Editor Call—Friend Joe: 1 would liKe to oiter to you and to the baseball-loving public of California, and par- ticularly of San Francisco, who have always treated me so kindly and falrly in the pas not an apology but a mere expianation of facts regarding my non-appearance with the Glit Edges against the Watsonvilles. At the end of the National League season 1 was compietely worn out from the physical and moral strain attendant upon a young pitcher's first year in the great league, and felt happy at the promise of rest I had made my- selt upon my_return home to my friends in Eacramento. 1 had found, however, that the record of my work had preceded me, and my friends thought me better than I really felt myself. To satis(y their desire to see me work I consented to pitch one game, but informed the Gilt FEdge management that I needed rest and would pitch no more this season. 1 was, therefore, very much surprised to s myself advertised to pitch agumat the Watsor villes and inquired of the Gilt Edge mana ment if they bad sent in my name. They in. formed me that they had not. I immediately wired your paper and the Chronicie that my name had been used by mistake, as I did not feel that I was in condition to do myself or my old-time colleagues justice. I did this merely to set myself right before the San Francisco public, thinking that perhaps some few of my friends might go out to see me play. Tam at a loss to understand who i8 responsible for advertising my name in the list of Gilt Edge players, but feel certain that it was not the Gilt Edge management. I Iddreugynu this now, as I have been In- formed that several of my San Francisco friends were dissatisfled at not seeing me, and to state positively that it was through no fault of mine that they or the San Francisco public may have felt themselves disappointed at my pearance. Tt Vou ean find space for the above in your muchly appreciated paper I will deem it an especial favor. Believe me, yours' very truly, JAY HUGHES. under the direction of the Pacific Coast League few are as accomplished in the many departments of the game as McCarthy, left fielder for the Athleti. This gentleman, since his return from th Western League, has been playing some beautiful ball and doing some really clever all-around work at Recreation Park, but OWing to the fact that he possesses the art of making easy plays out of those chances which would be most difficult to the or- dinary fielder, he has been overlooked to a certain extent by those who write up and patronize the games. Until last Sun day's_great game between the Athletics and Watsonvilles McCarthy never ha. an opportunity to do anything really bril- liant; this because, as I said befo made difficult chances appear eas: baliplayers, like other folks, are generally presented with an opportunity and Mc Carthy’s came last Sunday. He was play- ing his usual position—ieft field. The Watsonvilles had two men on bases and there were two out. If those two men could cross the plate a game would be decided, and the batsman stead- fed himseif for the ordeal. A straight ball came tearing over the heart of the plate. The batsman with a mighty and well directed swing met it squarely nd far out in the direction of the left fleld fence it salled. For a second no one thought of that ball being headed off in its winning flight. It appeared as though it would hit the fence on the fly, and merely to watch its course I stood up with the rest, when spinning along as though propelled by some hidden power could be seen the form of McCarthy go- ing like mad after the sphere. He seemed to know the exact spot the ball would strike—an art familiar only to the great fielder—and as if by instinct turned and captured the expected winning hit. Immense applause greeted this perform- ance, and 1 will say that the San Fran- cisco rooters appreciate good work and are not slow in displaying their pleas- ure. This is the first brilliant play Me- Carthy is credited with since joining the Athletics. But it is_not the first great play he has made. Many times he has Captured balls which, were it not for his ability, would have been called brilliant plays. He is one of the few flelders who does not cater to grand stand work, a trait to be admired in any man. Hesides be- ing an excellent fielder, McCarthy is what might be properly terried a ‘“‘crackerjack’ base runner. His performances in this department of the game have often won him applause. In the Western League his ability to pilfer the cushions was sec- ond to none, and back there In that league, where many fine players roam, he is considered a “star” of the first magni- tude. The Frisco fans are a bit slow some- times in recognizing good work. Per- haps it is on account of the many poor exhibltions that grace our dlamonds, and it takes, therefore, somethin of the ordinary to al‘quaintg:sn fact that some very in our midst. McCarthy. ely out 1 < with the ver players are This 1s certainly so of He has been playing supefb ball ever since joining the Athletics. and it took something sensational to bring him before the public In his proper. ca. pacity. lowever, he is there now with vengeance, for his great c run hit on Sunday 188t Wil Jive Tat Mome tir ast will live for soma time to come, as will his ability to gaxga the spot a ball will drop. “Long live McCarthy,” says the barber across the street, The Seattle ball team will arrive - day morning and will commence pragt‘?r{‘e on Monday in preparation for the comi games to be plaved at Recreation Darle commencing the 25th inst. Much inter- est I8 belng taken in these proposed games, and from indications they will ba a big success. Manager Dugdale has not changed his opinion regarding the result of the contest. Maybe he will Iater on. —_————— Robert G. Ingersoll, General 0. 0. Howard, U. S. A, Dr. Lyman Abbott, General T. J. Morgan and Chauncey Depew discuss the destiny of the New America in the Christmas Call, out next Sunday, December 18, ———————— MISSION MERCHANTS, Organization Effected for the Im- provement of Trade Conditions. A meeting of Mission merchants was held last night in Mission Parlor Hall on Seventeenth street and an organizatisn was effected to be known as the Mission Business Men’s Assoclation. It {s intended to work along the same lines as the Mer- chants’ Association and be a sort of auxiliary to that body. The members wiil co-operate with the purpose of bettering the trade conditions In that section and also endeavor to provide for proper light- Ing and paving of the streets. Temporary organization resulted in the election of ‘the following officers: Presi- dent, Henry F. Wynne; secretar: Wy Harrison; commiftee on permanen ization, H. E. Snook, F. Kenney, J. H. Boyson, L. Goldman, H. H. Manifold. 'W. O. Pattosien, L. J. Gannon, J. L. Horiger. They will report on the first Thursday in , E. 8. t'organ- Waibel, W, J. January, when it is expected that 10y members will len the roll and much good will be accomplished thereby in the Mis- sion district, —_————— Rev. Dr. Parkhurst of New York has a Christmas sermon in the Christmas edition of The Call, out next Sunday, December 18, ADVERTISEMENTS. Dr. Meyers & Co,, Specialists. HESE Successful Physicians cure all Weakness and Dis- eases of Men, includ- ing Nervous Debility in all its Various and Dangerous Forms,Con- tagious Blood Poison and all Contracted Ail- /‘ ments. e NO PAY TILL CURED. Consultation Free. 131 Market St, Elevator Entrance. 1881. N\ Of the many players now performing