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The morning call., 1890-12-29

killed. The danger of de-...h Is. therefore.
not very serious; one man in fry css sixty
may be killed. In analyzing the causes OF
all these encounters, it was found that 80
per cent arose from political divergences of
opinion and newspaper articles concerning
the same, s per cent only of the duels were
fought in consequence of some serious in
on religious topics, and 10 per cent from
qnarrels over cards and other games. 1t is
also curious fact that the number of duels
is five times greater in summer than In
winter-a self-eyident proof that heat affects
the temper-while in the Lenten season
there are hardly any duels at all. which is
perhaps an argument in favor of fasting.
Out of 100 duelists, it was ascertainei that
80 were military men. 90 were journalists, IL
were barristers, students, 8 professors, 3
engineers and members Of Parliament
Pail Mall Gazette
The morning call., 1890-12-29

worthy occupiers. The Danish crown
Is indeed safe with four stalwart
Princes forming the reserve of direct
heirs, and offering striking con-
tTast With that of the Netherlands,
where only frail child is left to wear it, the
last descendant of the younger branch of
Nassau. No wonder, therefore, that the
prospective marriage Of the young Queen is
a question Of such vital interest to her peo-
pie. The Dutch do not hide their pref
marry Danish prince. Ties of relation
ship have before this united the two coun-
tries, for Prince Frederick of Holland was
both the uncle of the lately deceased King
and the father Of the Queen Of Sweden, wife
OF CharlessXV, grandfather of the Crown
Princess of Denmark
The morning call., 1890-12-29
AL FARROW BEATEN.

The MERGED Prize-Winner Loses Two
Races at Ocean View.
A small gathering of lovers Of coursing
was held at Ocean Visw yesterday for pri-
vate matches among their dogs. Some very
good sport was enjoyed. An eight-dog stake,
in which was Al Farrow, the MERGED winner,
" as arranged and run off.
The match was as follows: First Round
]. Hough's Dexter beat j. j. Brady's Tom
Mooney, John Christensen's Whip beat r,
Corc0ran's Frark Slavin, j. j. Redemaker's
Al Farrow defeated John Eagan's Bessie,
p. Browns Limerick Lass beat d. Garvey's
Mission Girl.
Second Round-Dexter beat Whip; Linn
erick Lass beat Al Farrow.
Third R0und-Dexter beat the Lass.
AL Farr0w was also beaten by Shea's Nc
Ginty In race for $40. The two successive
defeats Of Al Farrow astoniShed the spec
taturs.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
FIGHTING MACHINES.
The Important Part They VIII Play in
Future Battles.

The Important Part They VIII Play in
Future Battles.
II Is becoming more and more apparent
that the battles Of the future, whether on
land or sea, will be largely contests Of ma
chimes with machines. The development of
modern weapons has gone on at such pace
that it seems not unreasonable to predict
that before long what will be required of
men who fight battles will be, more than
anything else, thorough knowledge of
mechanism; in short, there will be to great
extent mechanics and engineers. Already
the modern naval vessel has become what
may be called simply fighting machine,
all its space not required for the men and
officers being taken up with intricate and
complicated machinery for doing things
which in the old days were done by the men
OF left undone.
lndetd, the modern war-ship has grown
80 complicated. and done it so rapidly, that
1t is said many of the older officers OF the
navy are meeting with considerable diff
Guilty In keeping abreast Of the improve
menis, and that the younger men, fresh
from the study Of science and with more
ambition TO spur them on to further study,
are coming rapidly to the front in conse-
/; quence. 1t seems that future naval victo-
ries are to be won, not by the side that
has the strongest and brayest men neces-
sarl'y, but by the side which has its men
best protected from the machines of the
enemy and is itself provided with superior
machines. All this, of course, will iney;ta-
bly, bring more and more into prominence
the macbinist and engineer, and it is begin
ming to be recognized that some al ditione ell
effort must be made to secure the best Of
Doth on war yessels.-American Machiuist.
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DRUNKENNESS A DISEASE.

An English Doctor Would Establish Hos
pitfalls to Cure Inebriates.
Why do some men and women become
drunkards while the majority of their COM
Ieers, though also non-abstainers, do not
asks DR.. Norman Kerr in. Short Cuts. No
one starts with the design of graduating in
drunkenness. but minority fail in their eff
forts at moderation. Many Of the failures
were conspicuous for their talents, their ac-
complishments, their energy, their unselfish-
ness and the nobility of their aspirations. In
their non-alcoholic Intervals not few in
ebriates are men and women of refinement
and culture, temperance advocates and
Christian workers.
The only possibly philosophical and scien-
tific reply is that some individuals have,
from whatever conditions, either a tendency
to lnebrlate excess or defective power OF
control and resistance. Environment, such
as temptations arising out of social custom
or profusion of places where liquor can be
obtained, also contributes to the develop
ment of the drunken manifestations. A bout
OF intoxlcation is no more the disease OF in
ebriety than is an act of violence the disease
OF insanity. | have ventured 10 define in
ebrlety as disease of the nervous system
allied 10 insanity, characterized by very
strong impulse to or crave for intOxication.
1t is not diDSo Christ mania
Many lnebriates are never thirsty unless
their "coppers are hot" after a debaucb,
and others hate the liquor which they can
not abstain from. 1nebriety is really
"tipsy mania," or, as l have proposed to
designate it. tOrpor narcomania-a mad
ness for intoxicaton by alcohol or opium or
any other intoxicant This m lady may be
constant, periodical or accidental In the
accidental form there is no symptom of
confirmed disease. The individual never
transgresses except on some extraordinary
occasion, such as wedding or funeral or
a parliamentary election.
In the excitement and joviality of the
moment his spirits are too absorbed and
buoyant to allow him to think of now much
he has taken; and without the slightest
idea of anything of the kind, he simply
glldes, GnknOwingly and quite by accident,
into excess, manifest to others at the time,
but not discernible by himself till next
morning. "Once bit, twice shy," aud very
often lie is never caught a second time.
The periodical inebriale, though between
whites as sober as judge, ia the subject of
morbid physical disorder, which may occur
either at stated or irregular intervals.
lneDriety is disease. Let us treat 1t as
we would any other disease. Inebriates are
labOring under this disease. Let us treat
them as sick persons. Let us establish hos
pitfalls for the treatment Of the poorest vic
tins Of this dire and fatal disease. Let us
enact measures for the compulsory recep-
ton and detention for curative purposes Of
all inebriates. whatever their worldly cir
cumstances, whose will power has been so
broken down by drink that they are unable
themselves to strike blow for freedom.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
The Coming Man.

"Bubp he called at the market Yesterday
morning, after he had disposed Of all OF his
potatoes. lis there any toy store near here ?"
Eyes, sir"
Just show me the way, will you? I've
got to buy a few things for Christmas"
Got childrenP"
Eyes,"
'.Got boy rs big as me9"
Just about your agc.''
CLAUSE"
Il dunno yet. Twas thinking I'd git some
sort OF toy"
Say. lemme give you bit Of advice, I"
said the lad, as they walked along together.
Let toys alone. Steam inRines are danger
ons, Toy mnles won't kick for shucks and
Chr istmas jack-knives fall to pieces in a
week. II you've got boy, and you want to
tickle him most to death, I'll sell you my
roller skates for half price. cause we AIM
got no place for skating this winter, and /
want to sell 'em and spend it all In cocoanut
candy. "-PhIladelph Press.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Rider Haggard is in Mexi co delving after
Aztec treasures.
Colonel Bussey. who succeeds Joe +"
Cannon in Congress. has never been known
to leave his house after nightfall.
j. Pierpont Morgan is referred to In re-
cent financial article as 1.-THE Cloud-C Com
pelling JOve Of American Finance.
Princess Beatrice prepared tableanx VI
wants on n scale to excel all previous efforts
for the Christmas festivities at Osborne.
Chauncey NJ. Depew has had the honor OF
having a steam-tug with the loudest steam
whistle in New York Harbor named after
him.
The second SON of Prince Albert Of Prus-
sia is destined to be the husband of little
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. He is lad
Of 10 years.
Chang, the famous Chinese giant, has be-
come naturaliZed British subject aud an
earnest religious worker. He is thigh"
cburchman naturally.
The Comte de Paris is said to have prom
ised to write book of American impress
siOns, the title Of which is to be, America
Revisited" or America twenty-five Years
After the War"
Henry NJ. Stanley does not converse
freely about his plans for the future, but
people who know him say that he will never
is over twenty-five years since he first went
to Africa.
Rev. DR.. Charles F. Hoffman and his
brother, Rev. Dr. E. A. Hoffman, dean Of
the General Theological Seminary, both of
New York. are said to be the richest clergy
men in the United States. The wealth Of
each Of them is about S14, 900. 900.
General Ben Butler, though nearly sew
enty-five years old, is one Of the hardest
working lawyers in Boston. lie comes
down from Lowell every morning and goes
back at night after day of toll, and be does
not hesitate TO burn the midnight oil when
occasion requires"
Henry Rider Haggsrd, Esq, j. p, is the
full name OF the famous author. He Is SO
years old, but looks moro like 20 or %. He
resides in the village of buckingham, in the
Southern Division Of the county of Norfolk,
through which village, near the outskirts Of
his estate, runs the Waveney Valley Rail-
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Alfred Townsend
have been married twenty-five years.
Among the surviving attendants OF their
wedding party are Edmund q. Stedman und
Daniel Dougherty. They have two children
and two grandchildren. "Gath" is nearly so,
and owns two miles OF South Mountain at
Gapland, Md.
Senator Plumb of Kansas, who is now oc-
cupying prominent place in the public eve,
Is six feet tall, broad-shouldered and stout,
with a large, round head. His eyes are cold
blue, his nose turns up and his mouth is
large. He usually thrusts his hands in his
pockets when be walks about and is the
personification Of energy. He Is not an
orator, but speaks with force and direct
ness.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
BORN
MARRIED..

LEVY-EHERENwERTH- this city, December
rs, 1890, by the Rev. Falk Vidaver, Marks D..
Levy and Ray L. Eherenwerth.
JARGAN-RHOEDS-In this city December "a.
Minnie f. " Rhoeds.
HADERMANN-RAPP-In this city, December 20,
1880. by the Rev. j. Fuendelings Carl alderman
and Louisa Elisabeth Rapp.
MOLLER-HEITHOF-In this city. December "a,
1880. by the Rev. j. Fuendeling, Hans J. Moller
and Meta Heithof.
1890. by the Rev. j. Fuendeling Emil Meyer and
Emile Schweizer.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. this city. Decen-
Der 26, 1890, by the Rev w. D. Citizens. Jonathan
Richardson Of Mountain View, Santa Clara
County, and Mathilda f. Sandahl of San Fran
cisco.
ROBINSON-WoLF-In this city, December 20,
1890, by the Rev. J. Z. Smith. William c. Robin
son and Katie Wolf, both OF San Francisco.
kESEIGH-BENNETT-In New Almaden, Decem-
Der rs, 1890. by the Rev. j. w. Bryant. George Ii.
ReseIgh and Mary A. BENNETT.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
OBITU AIRY
GUY HULL.

A dispatch to the Milwaukee Sentinel
from Superior, Wis. received last night, re-
ports the death at Binghampton, N. Y, of
Guy Hull, who left Superior few weeks
ago to spend his winter in the East. Hull
was the originator of the Cardiff giant hoax,
and the reports OF his death may be of the
same stripe, as they are conflicting. One
account says that he committed suicide.
Another says that it occurred the day fol-
lowing the robbery of his son-in-law, Gates.
who lost $3.50 in Nex York. The Cardiff
giant was dug out on Hull's farm about
twenty years ago, and Hull made good
deal Of money out of it before the hoax was
discovered.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
HENRY F. W. HOFFMAN.

Henry F. w. Hoffman, who died recentlv
In this city. was Marshal of the Pioneers
Society at the time of his death. He was
born in Boston in 1924. and came to Califor-
mia In 1850. At one time he owned the
steamboat landing at Benicia, and later was
publication Of the California Chronicle He
was one of the founders of the First Con-
gregational Church of this city. The de-
ceased was widely known among the early
settlers of San Francisco, who admired his
genial disposition and his character.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
Ten years OF Duelinr.

Statistics have been published concerning
from 1879 to 1885, OF course the list is not
complete, as many contests took place that
were not duly reported. Nevertheless we
have before us full details concerning 2759
duels WHICH took place in Italy at the period
were fought with swords or. rapiers. 6 per
cent. with pistols, and only enc with
revolvers. Strange to say, no less than 1901
wounds were inflicted, SO that several COM
batants must have been wounded more than
once, and occasionally both combatants were
hurt OF these wounds, 1866 are estimated ma
serious, aud fifty proved fatal. Thus less
than per cent Of the combatants were
The morning call., 1890-12-29

nOh0IuIus .....,.....0 o 8
'Ali-CalIfornias. ..-..-..l ! o o o. Z
ifaniey. Two-base hits-C Sweeney ID. Levy p
sweeney, Creamer- First base on errors-Houo-
lrias z, All-Californas 6. Sacrifice hits-Creamer
Il eseque, Ryan, Hanley, Huln. Left on bases
Honouus z, All-Californias z. Base on called
oalls-Honoirius Z, Ali-CaIifornias q Hit by
pitchsr-Huiin Struck out-By Farrell j, by Van
fialtren g. Double piays-Shea aud Ryan, Reilly,
Dreamer and Power. Wild pitch-Farre TIM
pires-CantiIlion and C. Van Haltren. Time Of
ame-1 hour and 40 minutes,
The morning call., 1890-12-29
NJ. A. pAupH1N.

DR.. NJ. A. Dauphin. who during the past
General Manager OF the Louisiana Lottery
Company, died at his family residence In
the city of New Orleans yesterday afternoon
ut the age of 30 years. He was native of
Alsace-Lorraine. and his true family name
was Dauphiney.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
sELAH CHAMBERLAIN.

Selah Chamberlain, well-known railroad
land, Ohio, aged rs years. He was the great
uncle OF Jennie Chamberlain, the famous
beauty. whom he treated as his own daugh-
ter, having no children Of his own. He died
very wealthy, and she is undoubtedly his
heiresS.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
WILLIAM T. RYERsoN.

William T. Ryerson, who has been for
New York Cab Company, died In that city
last night. aged 65 years. He came to the
State of California in 1S49, and made con-
siderable money during his short stay here,
which he invested in profitable enterprises
In New York.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
Going 70 ston IT,

Landlord want to notify you that i
want the room you occupy.
Single lodger-Why, what's the matter?
In the first place, you have NOT paid your
rent: and. secondly, yon kiss nv wife every
time my back is turned. That's going to
stop on the first Of next month.-Texas Sift-
The morning call., 1890-12-29
WILSON GRIssIM TAYLOR.

Wilson Grissim Taylor, the artist who has
been in Europe for two years, died yester-
day In this city. He was % years of age
and the sou of Mrs. Emma j. Taylor. He
was native OF California.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
WILLIAM JOHN,

William John. the naval architect who
won a prize for his design Of the United
States man-of-war Texas, died suddenly yes
terday at Madrid, Spain.
The morning call., 1890-12-29
BIRTHS MARRIsGES-DEATHS.

birth. marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either OF the publication Offices and be indorsed
with the name aad residence Of persons authorized
to have the same pubiished.1
BORN.
BROWNIE this city. December %, 1890. to the
wife Of Charles Brown, daughter.
ERICKSON-In this city. December %. 1890. to
tue wife Of p Z. Erickson, son.
HARRIS-In this city, December "a, 1890, to the
wife OF Harry Harris son.
GREENE-In this city, December "a, 1890. TO the
wife OF II. G. Greene, a daughter.
CoULTER-December 49, 1890, to the wife Of
George Coulter a daughter,
The morning call., 1890-12-29
LATEST sHIPr1NG INrELL1eeNCE

Domestic Ports.
ASToRIA-Arriyed Dec 2S-Stmr State Of CALI
fOrnia. hence Dec OF : "
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

important feature Of pig iron M Buffalo his
been rs remarkable dnness. The past week
the situation in this respect seems 20 have in.
teusified rather than otherwise. Both cOnsum.
erS and producers are desirious OF seeing u
change for the better. and "A tirmer tone TO the
market. The steel rail situation n devoid Of
special interest. No data are available yet
for the sales for delivery during the year SOL.
IRoN ORE.-'rbe close of the year Il not mark.
ed with any features that call for comment.
While ore freights during the past week or two
have been slightly higher. the volume Of receipt
has considerably fallen of. AS was naturally ex-
pected. With next Monday comes the end OF
navigation, although some half dozen OF the
staunchest steel steamers viii make another trip
To complete contracts. In the absence OF reli-
able figures from the head OF the lakes, as to
shipments Tor the season, IL Is impossible 10
review the business for the year. but enough ~
known 10 enable the statement 10 be- made
that IL was satisfactory, on the who e. 20 the
ore interests. The season started out with
prices that were too high Co be maintained.
and great many concessions had 20 be made
To the consumers. Judging from the present
temper Of ore men. ~ n safe 20 say tn " Intend
next year. TO hold on with their sales. ask a
lair price aud mine no more than they can
readily dispose OF az that price.
PIG lRON.-The situation Is extremely quiet.
aud nothing new expected until after this
week, when the result OF the conference among
the producers ~ pig material, already alluded
TO last week T. likely TO show itself IN some De.
finite form. Although the report OF the me. me-
AS printed IN these columns, wasabsOlutely cor
rect, some Of the interested persons have seen
NJ 20 deny the facts. while Others prompted by
desire To help along the movement admit the
facts In parts only. IL Is not with view TO
knocking down the coke price. say these fur
nacemen, that the meeting was held. but TO
bring about "A better price for pig iron. for
which purpose general shut down H. 20 be In
atgerated. ON the other hand. II will matter
very little TO the consumers OF pig iron for what
particular reason The furnaces are going Co blow
out. as long as they DO blow out. Aud the coke
makers. who will find their markets circumscrib.
ed will care more 10 remove the cause OF the
shutdown. than 20 investigate the particular
and scientific economic reasons that prompted
the action. Ia the meantime one aud another
OF the furnaces have been going out. so quietly
as 20 attract but very little attention. and that
process n being continued ~ fast as opportuni-
~ offers. Some of them think this good time
for making general repairs. while other are not
at "A loss Tor good reason. The Youngstown
furnacemen meeting has been adjourned sub
lect 10 the call VI the chairman aud 10 n not az
all unlikely that another meeting will be held
sometime next week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
Shares.


FHH-The business oflce Of this corporation
shall be located at the village OF Crystal Falls,
la the county OF Iron aud state OF Michigan
StxrH.--rhe business OF this corporation In
the state Of Michigan is 90 be carried In the
counties of lrou and Marquette
SEVENTH. Seven shall constitute the board Of
directors, For the first year Of the existence OF
this corporation the directors shall be y. r..
Dunn, A. j. Harding G. 8. Henry. A. Justified,
A: L. Fisweiliug Max Berlo~itz and casper
Aberle
ElanrH-1he terms OF existence Of this cor
poration shall be twenty years from and in
Guiding tie date OF this instrument.
Capt. John :. Moore, thorough
miner. has charge Of the work for the
company.
The Lee Peek mine is attracting con
siderable attention just now, and tx
likely Co change hands before long
Within the past ten days three parties
have looked the property over with the
view OF buying. all being fnvorably inn
pressed with the outlook From fifty
foot shaft the vein has been cross-cut
sixty feet. showing ore Of a high grade
the entire distance. A sixty foot vein OF
clean ore Is good enough for anyone.
One ~ the inspecting parties represents
"A wealthy syndicate and II the purchase
Is made the property will be opened and
put ON the active list without delay.
This mine was discovered IN March,
1887, hy III. h. Swain, one Of the most
thorough cruisers, aud mineral experts
ever Co tramp these woods, who was then
acting aH nlent for j. NJ Casr, oi Mar
quette. The property was worked near.
~ year and operations then discou-
tinued Mossrs j. II Parks, II w
IIarte and others, of this city, secured
ln option from che etruit, fluckinnw q
Marquette Railway Company, and began
work the result being tlle opening al a
much larger deposit than was supposed
The property D. not more than hall
mile from The. Armenia and is on line
with that milne and the liollistyr
An Incident at tiie Gliadon mine peces-
STATED irin TO Commonwealth fHs
week ior reptire The maehnerA 4 uun
working 100 regulation urdef and develop
nents gning un unual Operations hy
ile hlie management has improved thp
outlook tn pnFtcd extent uid The h,-
tore OF the Diidlfn seem. assured.
The Mansfield miehas ceastd shipping
Ior the season with an output of S.stOO
tons 10 It's credit Work 81 towering Tive
shaft tO the 3OOiuut level WIS com
mcuced this week IL Is possible nll.niil
shipments will be- made during thc winter
Drifting was renewed al the May mine
this week The work h IA u s0uthpfly
course and Capt. Chapman informs the
writer that the vein Is widening pcrcepti-
bly,.
The mines in this district have about
ceascd shipment to Escanaba after the
most prosperous season ever known.