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The morning call., 1890-08-21
PIG IRON PRODUCTIONS.
Remarkable Increase IN Its Manufacture il
the Last caie.

Remarkable Increase IN Its Manufacture in
the Last D cade.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The Superin-
tendent Of the Census has issued a bulletin
on the production of pig iron in the United
States during the year ending June 80, 1890.
In this bulletin the Superintendent says:
Tie production Of pig iron, including Bes-
semer, during the year named. aggregated
9,579,779 tons, or 1000 pounds to the ton, as
compared With 1871 ,02I tons produced dur
ing the census year of 1880, and 2,052, S2i
tons during the census year of 1870. 1t
will be gratifying to notice the great strides
which the Southern States have made in
the manufacture of pig iron since 1890, the
total product in that year being $50, 346
tons, as against 1,7S0,909 tons in 1890. The
development Of the manufacture of pig iron
in the United States during the ten years
from 1880 to 1890 has been phenomenal and
at the present rate of increase in Its pro-
duction this country is destined to soon be-
come the leading producer Of pig iron in
the world. probably reaching this distinc-
ton in the calendar year of 1890. In point
of production Pennsylvania stands first,
Ohio second, Alabama third, Illinois fourth,
New YORK. fifth. In the six Western States
which produced pig iron there has been a
large increase in production.
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HARRISON PLEASED.
The Native Sons Golden Invita-
ton Presented.
He Promises 10 Visit the Pacific Coast In
the Near Future.
The Agricultural College and Meat Inspection
Bills Ready for the Presidents
Signature.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The California
delegation in Congress, headed by Mr..
Morrow, waited on the President this morn
ing and invited him to be present at the
celebration of the fortieth anniversary of
the admission of the State into the Union
The invitation was engraved on hand
some plate of solid gold, which contained in
relief in enamel and gold the coat-of-arms
of the State, surrounded with emblems Of
the societies of the Pioneers and the Native
Sons of the Golden West. The President
made brief address, expressing thanks
and his great desire to visit California. He
said while he would not be able to visit
that great State this year, he hoped to do
so next year. He remarked that it was a
happy coincidence that the invitation to
California's anniversary was presented on
his birthday, and he said it would always
be souvenir of this occasion as we'll as OF
the kindness Of California.
The President remarked that he was in
deed happy to receive so handsome an in
vitation. 1t was but another proof of the
whole-suuled, hearty good-fellowship and
generosity of the Pacific Coast people.
The President was really delighted with
his invitation as conveyed upon the golden
card and sincere in his profuse expressions
of appreciation.
Mr.. McKenna, on behalf of the party. eX-
pressed regret that the President was una
Bile to accept the invitation to be present at
CALIFORNIA; celebration of her admission to
the Sisterhood of States, and impOrtuned
President Harrison to make his visit to CAL
ifornia in the near future. The President
said that he would visit the Pacific Coast at
the very first opportunity. He in
quired about the Pioneers and Native
Sons of the Golden West, and was told that
the former society was composed OF old
time Pacific Coasters who had reached the
golden shores of the Pacific before 1850, and
that the Native Sons of the Golden West
were young men who were natives of Cali
f0rnia.
MIR. Harrison promised to reply more
formally in the future.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
4 Wealthy Farmer Duped by
a Confidence Man.
EBtiCed. 10 a Lonely Spot in the Woods
and Relieved Of His Cash.
a Waiter on the Steamer George v. Elder
Murdered and Robbed In Seattle.
Burglars Arrested.


SEATTLE. Aug 20-J. e. COrbln, an old and
wealthy farmer of Slaughter, In this county, was
robbed OF $500 by two men this morning.
About a week ago man came 10 Slaughter and
represented himself to Farmer Corbin as capt.
talIst iu search OF property. The farmer drove
him around the country, showing him property.
This morning. he succeeded in getting Corbn TO
draw on the bank at Slaughter for $500 in
cash. Just what the old gentleman intended
doing with the coin is not known, but II is pre-
sumed that lie was duped into believing that the
stranger had selected property and that by
securing 1t he coule make a big sale OF
some OF his own land. II was seen to get into
a buggy which a well-dressed man was driving.
He was taken TWO miles out OF town and the car
riage stopped IN lonely spot In the woods. The
man in The buggy gave loud whistle and before
the farmer could see through the game power
ful-OoBing fellow jumped from the underbrush
and both men grabbed the farmer aud ordered
him to pony up" He was feeced of every cent
he had and the robbers escaped Corbin had to
walk back to Slaughter, where he gave the
alarm an hour later. Deputy Sherlffs ana posse
are now securing the country for the robbers.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
CAMP WATERMAN.
The Drill Of the Ambulance Corps Fea-
ture Of the Day.

CAMP WATERMAN Santa CRUZ, Aug. 20
Camp Waterman for the past fortyelght
hours has been thoroughly under military
control. The whole system Of camp duty
is now thoroughly organized and the result
is that The brigade Dement'S by Its stay in
camp. There has been a good deal OF hard feel
ing eyinced toward those VINO have had in
charge the supply of water for the camp on
account of hitherto insufficient supply.
This has been Iectified and the camp is
now nearly an ideal one as could be expected
General Cutting means business. and has I'M
pressed the officers under his command with
feeling that they must 10 the best they can with
their men In order TO escape deserved censure.
THE AMBULANCE CORPS.
notable feature of the camp is The compost
tlOn aud drill Of The Ambulance Corps, under
the direction OF William ID. McCarly, WHO has
raised this branch Of service in the Second
Brigade TO Tie highest point OF EN-,
called for yesterday, private having s-ri-
ously injured his ankle. The wounded man
was transferred to the Brigade Hospital IN three
minutes from The time the Signal Corps gave
notice OF the accident. This equals the rapid
transit of the san Francisco patrol wagon In case
: OF fires. The signal service has done some good
work. They notified the camp of the arrival OF
Brigadier- General Orion, The Governors Chief
OF Staff last Wednesday, so that although lie
drove rapidly up o the grounds he WAS hOnOred
with the customary salute OF eleven guns
Tie cOmmissaiy departments of the different
regiments are IN most efficient condition. The
made OF the food throughout the brigade. The
regiments vie wi each other In presenting the
best appearance in camp and In doing their best
on the drill ground
THE THIRD REGIMENT.
Perhaps 1t may be inyidious TO make compari.
sons but your correspondent may be perOlitted
TO partcularize the drill, camp ARRANGEMENTS
and general soldleriy appearance OF the Third
Regiment OF Infantry, Colonel I. f. Barry COM
mandng. This regiment occupies the position
of second on the right of the brigade line and
numbers 534, rank and file All Of the eight
companies are from San Francisco except Com
pany from Oakland. Colonel Barry has served
the State 10 military capacity for the past
eight years, entering the militia from the Stale
University, with the rank Of Major. One Of his
gallant aids is Major j. j. O'Bren, whose SOL
dierly bearing makes him one of the most no.
tceable officers Of the regiment. Captain and
Adjutant Dedny's duties are ardu0us, aud Oh
dreSs-parade aud in drill his efficient aid To
Colonel Barry is apparent All the ladies WHO
visit Camp Waterman are sure TO lind the head
quarteis OF the Third Regiment, n. q. Z.
a. Papa" NJ j. Meyers, the founder OF the
Veterans of the National Guard, VIII tender his
conf AIDES a reception ON Friday afternoon aud
evening at his quarters Company ID, First Reg-
mem Infantry. All Veterans aud friends Will be
welcomed.
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THE SEALING PROBLEM.
Joseph Chamberlain Will Assist in DiplO-
matte Matters.

OTTAWA, Aug. 20.-The report that a
United States cruiser has been ordered to
seize every vessel found taking seals in the
Behring Sea is discredited here. A men,
Der of the Dominion Cabinet ridiculed
the rumor. ct does not look as
though we anticipated any serious
movement" said he. when Sir John Mac
donald and other members OF the Cabinet
are at the seaside, and intend to stay there
for several weeks. Let come what will En-
gland has given US every assurance that she
will stand by u.s."
1t is generally believed in official circles
that Joseph Chamberlain is to take hand
with Sir Julian Pauncefote in the Behring
Sea negotiations, as the adviser or in q
semi-dipomatic way. In fact, the report is
not denied in Government circles here that
he comes from England clothed with ar
thority to assist Sir Julian.
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BIRTHS-MARRIAGES- DEATHS.

[Birth, marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted They must be handed Ia at
either of the publication Offices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
to have the same puDshedI
BORN.
wILLIS-In this city, August Is, 1890, to the wife
of j. G. Willis, son.
vEIs-In this city, July 81, 1890. to the wife OF
Walter Veis, a daughter.
wAGNER-In this city. August 20. 1880, to the
wife of C. A. w. Wagner, a son.
WUESTEFELD-In this city, August 20. 1880, to
the wife of I. G. wuestefeld, a daughter.
LACKMANN-In this city, August l3, 1891, to the
wife Of Henry Lackmann, son.
SwAN-In this city, August 20, 1890. to the wife OF
John Swan, a son.
D0RAN-In this city, August 9, 1891. TO the wire
of Thomas r. DOran. a son.
BEHRENs-In Alameda to the wife of j. II. Ben
rens son.
sHERLoCK-In this city August 90 $780, to the
wife OF Thomas IL. Sherlock Uf Summer Lake,
oregon, a son.
LAGORIA-In this city, August 16, 1880, TO the
wife of Louis Lagoria.
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wAsHINGToN's POPULATION.
The Old Dispute Between Tacoma and Seattle
Enttltd

EeIL.GQ
WASHINGTON, Aug 20. - The official
count of the population of the State of
Washington. with tue exception Of two
Supervisors districts. returns from which
have not yet been received, was completed
to-day by the Census Office. The result of
the count, as far as completed, shows the
population to be 343, 564. The returns for
the two districts. it is estimated. will in
crease this number to about $4,000. Gov
ernor Ferry was at once notified of the re-
suit eff the count, as the Legislature is now
in session, and its intention is to pass an
Apportionment Bill for the election of all
State officers. based upon the census returns
of the population. The count as completed
shows the population OF the principal coun-
ties to be as follows: King 60. 443, Pierce
81, 126 Spokane 1858, Walla WaIa u, 100 :;
Whatcome 1S,30S. Whitman 1901, Clark
1,634 Lewis 1l,443. The population of the
Territory in 1880 was 75,116 Seattle's
population is 1874 and Tacoma's popula-
ton is s., $50, according to the official count
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snnat.ine unnn pisputsd Land.

TENPLEToN. Aug 2O.-The very latest is that
few land hunters are still irving and squat
ting upon the disputed land, and that General
Murphy has taken tile necessary steps 10 serve
papers upon all intruders.
The san Luis Tribune to-day says: Rumor Is
further whispered that Baron Won Schroeder
had 10 take a hand in the matter and had been
making researches in tho archives At the City OF
Mexico with disastrous effect. Ii seems that
another heavy contingent OF squatters IS march
ing on the ranch fl ON the vicinity OF Temple
IOu. 1t Is very possible that the grant was
originally fraudulent. That would be nothing
new, but nevertheless Uncle Sam had his day IN
court and ought to have shown up the fraud
when the patent was Issued. Probably il Is TOO
late now 10 Try TO upset II. The people are de-
teImued 10 correct The fraudulent title.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
A chinsman Arrested for Murder.

ORovILLE, Aug. 2O-Yesterday Coroner Gull
DEFY received Information that there was the
dead body of a man In a cabin on a ranch near
PentZ, in this county, aud au Investigation was
asked. The Coroner went 10 The place aud found
tile body OF a Frenchman named Louis PHILIPPE
Billiard, aged co. with Indications that he had
been murdered. On investigation it found
that he seven wounds on the head, made by
a sharp, heavy Instrument, and circumstances
pointed 10 CDinamdn, one OF crew OF twenty
working ditch near by, as the murderer,
who arrested and brought to town and Is
now IN jail. II appears that this Chinaman had
been stealing fruit, and the deceased had trouble
with him some time previous and had expressed
3 fear that the Chinaman would do him harm.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
THE BEACON LIGHT.

Election of Directors and Close of the
Annual Session.
The Supreme Lodge, Order OF the Beacon
Light, met yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock,
Louis F. Dunand, Supreme President, in
the chair. Final reports of the various
committees were received and adopted,
when the Supreme Lodge adjourned and
went into executive session for the election
of corporate Directors for the ensuing year,
the following being elected: c. Il. Halle,
l.. F. Dunand, James T. Burns, l.. Vim
cent, Rev. Nj. b. Slattery, Fl R. Morton Sr.,
=. l.. Wagner and Mrs. Kate j. Willats;
The Supreme Lodge then reconvened, and
after passing upon several minor matters
the Supreme Lodge adjourned sine die.
The morning call., 1890-08-21

Observation-Disclosures this city. August
10, 1880, by the Rev. DR.. Case. Gilbert Robertson
and Kate Ferguson, both of San Francisco.
SCHUMAN-ANGLE-In this city, August lS. 1890,
by the Rev. DR.. Case, Hugo A Schuman and Lulu
w. Angle, both of San Francisco.
TURNER-BLACK-In this city. August 10, 1890.
by the Rev. John w. Ellis, John W. Turner and
Emma H. Black, both OF Petaluma.
MURRAY-PHELAN-In Menlo PARK August 10,
1890, by the Rev. Father o'Riordan, j. j. Murray
and Katie Phelan, both of MEMO Park.
MENDELSOHN-In Oakland, August lS,
Wibert L. LOOMS and Dorathea Mendesohn
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Eafal Collision.

PALMER LAKE Ohio, Aug. 2o.-A col
lision occurred this afternoon on the Dem
yer and Rio Grande, between Palmer Lake
and Monument, which resulted in the in
slant death of Engineer Hart and the prob
able death of his fireman, Fred Foley. Hart,
with his engine, was helping in the vicinity
of the lake washouts and received orders
to run to Hustled, while the other engine at
the same time started to Palmer Lake for
water. They were going at high rate of
speed when they c0llided and both were
badly demolished.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
Murdered and R,bb,d.

SEATTLE. Aug. ooh. Hass, walter en-
pl0yed Oh tile steamship George W. Elder, was
killed TO- day. and two of his messmates an as
ssJauI engineer and an oller on the Elder. are
now under arrest charged with murder Yester-
day was Hass pay day. and at O'clock this
morning he was seen 10 60 on the dock 10 < t on
tile steamer, and few minutes later police
man found him unconscious with a terrible
swelling over his right temple. He was removed
TO jail, but aiIerwArd 10 the hospital, where he
died Tonight without TegainIng consciousness.
1t is suppO- ed lie was struck with piece of
thick hose or some other yielding but fOrcibe
article. Although the man was known 10 have
money and was not drunk, and was seen TO so
on Tie dock, only 20 cents was found on his per-
The morning call., 1890-08-21
The Adyaneem ent Of Science.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2o.-The thirty
ninth annual meeting of the American As
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Science
began in earnest this morning with organi-
cation and an association meeting in gen.
eral session in the House Of Representa-
tives. Over 200 members of the associa-
ton were present. This afternoon the
various sections met separately and their
Vice-Presidents made addresses. Tonight
at Plymouth Church the retiring President,
Professor Mendenhall, delivered the annual
address.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
MAUD SIS TINE.
SunOl Almost Equals the Great Mares
Record for a Quarter.

CHICAGO, Aug. Goat Washington Park to-
day the match race between Paio Alto and Jack
was postponed until tomorrow on account of the
large card for to-day. The weather was fine and
the track fast. SuDol was announced for trial
quarter and made II In OBI even as officially an
nounced. but several well-kno~n horsemen took
the time as 0:302, being the same as made by
Maud s for that distance. Sunol will make an
other attempt 10 beat Maud SIS record Saturday.
In the first race for three-year- olds. pacing and
trotting, mile heats Manager won, Maggie A
second, Jack Shiel third Best time, 1928.
In the race for four-year-olds, mile heats
breeders stakes), Belle Wilson won, Florence
billiard second, Roderick Dhu third, Baroness
Withdrawn. Best time, 2:2514.
In the 2:26 trOt, mile heats, $4,000, Keno +
won, Alvin second, Jessie Gamer third, Walter
L fourth. Best time. 2:17.
In the 2:1s trot, mile heats, $1,000, Alfred S
won, McDOel second, Margaret A third, Nobby
fourth. Best time, 2:1614.
In Inc pacing race mile heats, $780, B won,
Turk Franklin second, Albatross third, Wayne
Wilkes fourth. Best time 2:l714.
The morning call., 1890-08-21

SACRAMENTO Aug. DOB. ]. Daniels, car
penier engaged in work on the snow sheds near
EmigranI Gap, yesterday received telegram 10
return home In the southern part OF the State, as
his wife was dangerously III. He boarded the
FIRST ualn coming this way and got on top OF the
refrigerator car. When the train reached The
next station his dead body was found lying on
the roof OF the car, where 1t was held from roll
ing of by tile castings about The ventllators. The
body WAS taken TO Auburn, where an inquest
was held, aud then forwarded this evening TO his
home His deaIh was caused by his coming In
contact with q rafter
The morning call., 1890-08-21
A Nevada sehool Decision.

NEVADA, Aug. 20.-Judge Walng this morn
ing decided that the special act Of the Legislature
of 1874, creating Board Of Education for Me-
Vada school district, Is valid. The question
arose from a suit brought to determine whether
tile affairs OF the district shall he managed by
q Board OF Education created by the act OF 1874,
or by three School Trustees, elected under the
general school law OF the State. A decision
rendered on the demurrer and an appeal
will be taken to the Supreme Court. Many dis.
trlcts throughout the State are interested in the
question, which has not before been iudicially
da6u
The morning call., 1890-08-21
THE HOUSE.
The Senate Mea, Inspection Bill Passed
After Debate

AFTER UeDdLe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-In the House to-
day the bill to exempt mining land from
the alien land law was laid on the table
by vote OF 90 to q.
A resolution calling for Information as to
Russia's persecution of the Jews was re-
ported and adopted.
The House then began consideration of
the Senate Meat Inspection Bill.
Funston, Chairman of the Committee on
Agriculture, said it was proposed by this
measure to open foreign ports to American
meats. By the opening of those ports
millions and millions Of foreign gold would
be brought into this country and would
relieve the embarrassed condition of all
classes of industry.
Hill of Illinois said this bill would re-
move the pretense on which foreign Gov
ernments excluded our hog products. He OBJ
jected to an unjust discrimination being
The morning call., 1890-08-21
Black Rot in Italian VIM.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2o.-A special corre-
spondent of the Mail and Express at Rome
writes that Newton B. Pierce, who was
sent out by the Agricultural Department of
known as black rot, which has more or less
injured the vines In California, to be we'll
known in Italy. There is also another dis
ease among the Italian vineyards closely re-
sembling the black rot, but which is NOT
quito the same thing, which has caused CON
siderable damage.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
Information for Fruit.shippers.

New YORK, Aug. 2O.-Sgobel & Day,
agents of the California Fruit Union, fur
nish the following for the information Of
shippers of California fruit: The conSign-
ments of pears arriving in ventilated cars
are yellow and ripe; those arriving i'll re-
frigerator cars are greenish. At the lower
prices ruling for Bartlett pears the con-
sumption is largely increased.
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Rurglars Arrested

SACRAMENTO, Aug. GOA few nights ago the
ancIlon-shOp OF W. Il. Sherburn was burglarized
and about $500 worth of jewelry stolen,
mostly plated. Yesterday three men were
arrested at TIuckee while irving
20 sell goods. Nearly all The stolen articles were
found on them, besides watch and chain that
was not missed. The plumber was returned here
to-day and Identified, and Chief OF Police Drew
went 10 IIuekee t0-nIghL after The prlsoneLs.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
ROBBERY OF THE DEAD.

Ii appears from the statements of pas
sengers that pickpockets worked with
great success and reaped quite harvest
Several of the dead We're known to have
had money and watches, but these were not
found on their persons. Twelve persons
are now at the Quincy hospital. They are
all seriously injured. Most of them were
scalded by escaping steam, and several are
in precarious condition.
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,de against American pork under the pre-

made against American pork under the pre-
tense that it was unwholesome.
Morgan of Mississippi offered an amend
menr bringing lard within the operations of
the bill. but it was lost. Sayers offered an
amendment providing that Taxes fever
shall not be considered as a contagious or
infectious disease; lost.
The bill was then passed.
The House then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the bill defining lard. and
without disposing of the measure the
House adjourned.
The morning call., 1890-08-21
OBITUARY
JOHN ERKSON.

John Erkson, brother of A. C. Erik
son. died at San Jose yesterday. De-
ceased was a native Of Boyina, Delaware
County, N. Y, and came to California in
1858. engaging in mining and afterward
settling in San Jose, where he has resided
for number Of years. His age was 81
years and 8 months He leaves widow,
son and daughter
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Chinese Trickerv

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-A scheme for
the running-in of Chinese women over the
Canadian border is about to become ope-
rative ON the Atlantic Coast on plan IA
miliar on the Pacific Slope. The case is that
Of Lee Hong Kwong, who is said to be q
Philadelphia merchant. He is aged 40. A
girl aged 10. who has been imported from
Kong-Kong, and whom he claims to be his
wife, is at Montreal awaiting d Developments
The United States authorities lave refused
to allow her to cross the line. The China
man has made affidavit in court that she is
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Prohahle Suicide.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 2o.-The body Of Jacob
Mason, who left his home suddenly last Sunday
night, telling his wife he was going out TO look
AT his horse. was found In the Sacramento River
This morning opposite the city. 1t Is presumed
be committed suicide because his creditors were
pressing him. Mason has been employed in a
grocery for some time past.
The morning call., 1890-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.-Foliowing are Ber-
serkers tips on tO-mOrrow's races at Monmouth
Park; First race, Tom Hood Or Chemise;
second, Adventurer or Emma j third. Prince
Royal or SlOcklOn; fourth, kingman or Kiideer;
tlfth, Arab or Sluggard; sixth, Chesapeake or
Brussels.
The tips ON the Saratoga races are: First race,
Belle d'Or or King Grab; second. Montera or
Ruperta or English Lady fifth, Satisfaction or
Sam ID,
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Silver Purchases.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20-Silver bullion
offered for sale to the Treasury Depart
ment to-day was 1.314,OOO ounces The
amount purchased was 466,0O0 ounces. as
follows: Fifty thousand ounces at ST 1916.
ST. 20, 100000 ounces at 81 2025.