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THE GUN.
Quail Shooting Decided Sport in This
Counfrv.

Quail Shooting a Decided Sport in This
Country.
What finer weather can any lover of quail
shooting desire than the present? The
crisp morning atmosphere, which brings
tears from the sportsman's eye as he dashes
off with timber step and Joyous heart to
scour the sleeping hills for the pesky little
California quail. cannot fail to ramind bin
OF his younger days In The Eastern States,
when at this season OF the year the ground
IS blanketed in its winters robe of white
Native Californians cannot of course realize
the benefits they enjoy over their Eastern
cousins, even in field sports at this season of
smaller kind. is plentiful, and can be hunted
in all months of the open season.
In many of the Eastern States hunting is a
hardship and truthfully speaking it cannot
be said to be enjoyable. The deep SHOWS
and bitter winds initiate greatly against the
pleasure which shooting affords under ia
vorable circumstances. The sportsman of
San Francisco can enjoy himself to his
hearts content on quail grounds, which
can be reached within few hours ride of
the city. The only obstacle is the rough
billy ground he must tramp over to enjoy a
shoot on quails. He feels safe from frost
bites and chitlblains, and his only discomfort.
when starting out on the hunt. Is a fear that
his nerves are net sufficiently keyed up
to guarantee firm and steady hold of his
especially at this season of the year, a light.
ming traveller, and unless the handler Of a
breech-loader is quick to cover his game he
can whistle for his meat as the feathers
will be sure to bring it to a safe retreat.
Speaking ofcross-lne shooting, an English
writer says:
It sometimes happens when four or five birds
flying one alter the other 10 line cross shooters
aim that he kills the last. though he aimed al the
first. The shooter generally concludes that he
did not aim nearly far enough 10 front OF the
effect Of bis shot. to have fred az far forward Of
the first bird as the space that divided the frsr
from the last. This reasoning 10 very often In
correct; as. though the bulk OF the charge may
have missed the hrst bird 1t does not follow that
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it struck the last-which latter may have been
hit by a few chance pellets that struggled up
had passed on, possibly In front of the original
mark aimed ati As this Is somewhat tough
ana technical letter tthe fault rather Of the sub
ject than of my Den), will eniveD 1t by relating
remark once made by keeper to shooter on
the latter complaining that he so %, often sno. Pc
your birds only few TAIL iii st you would bit them
all in the head!"
The duck-hunters are not very well salts
fed with their recent luck. There are plenty
of birds on the bay, but the quackers have
become too cunning and remain curing the
hours OF sunlight in the open waters, where
they can scan the country at their leisure.
Some of the sportsmen who have shot
during the week on the SoDoma marshes,
stated that if those who are anxious for a
small bag would remain near the railroad
track until about half an hour previous to
dusk, good shooting can be had at the
incoming birds. Near Sarina, station
north OF Black Point, man named Burke
shot, within twenty minutes, last Thursday
evening, thirteen birds from flOcks that
were moving inland to the feeding grounds.
Unless the day is stormy on the bay it is
almost fooishness to expect good shooting
on any of the marshes on either side OF the
bay.
Hunters are alarmed over the statement
that prominent island farmer intends SOW
ing 100 acres Of land to poisoned wheat to
kill off ducks aud mudhens. The farmer
himself has stated that he intends doing
this, and if lie does the results will be dan
gerous. Neighboring farmers have argued
with the one who intends spreading the POI
sOned grain and have tried to induce him to
desist, but he seems determined In his
course.
Sportsmen who have permission to shoot
on some lands in Marin and Sonoma c0un-
ties on the north side of the bay and in San
MateO County on the south side of the city
should enjoy excellent sport, as birds are
plentiful and strong flyers and the weather
well what better can possibly be desired?
The Board of Supervisors Of Sacramento
will pass law Immediately to prevent mar
ket shooters from destroying great quanti-
ties of ducks with small cannon, which are
loaded with handfuls of shot and fired into
flocks. 1t is hoped that the Supervisors
will not delay putting stop to this sort OF
hunting.
The Forest and Stream says that A. r.
Crowell. who has written many articles on
shooting under the nom de plume of Miami
quot, has joined the order of benedicts
and will make his future home in San
Francisco.
A British Colonel, who had been with
hunting party in the wild West of America,
was asked whether he saw any big game.
He replied (confdentially). 1925 limit was
the last"
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COURsING.
Preparing for New Years Races-Colonel
North's Dog.

Preparing for New Years Races-Colonel
North's Dog.
The Occidental Coursing Club has made
complete preparations for its meeting at
Newark on New Years day. The club
owns some Of the finest dogs In the State
and they will be seen at their best, pro-
vided the hares, which are now confined in
the park. will give as good account of them
selves as the lacks" that were killed at
the recent meeting of the Golden West Club.
As previously stated Ia this paper, an in
crease in the escapes in the park will give
better satisfaction to the club and the owner
of the hares, as the latter will not be slow
to discover. when playing in the demesne,
the coverts which they can take to when
forced to seek shelter. A hare running aim
lessly across field, without place Of refuge
in, view, seldom makes good race for its
existence, consequently the necessity of ad-
ditional escapes is obvious.
A New York paper says: Colonel NOrth's
greyhound City of Paris must be veritable
gold NINE We are told that, though he
cost his owner $4,000, he won his purchase
money back in less than three months
coursing. Then the fast year at stud his
owner took the pick of the litter in lien of
stud fee, and thus accumulated forty pups.
Now he stands at $3.50 fee, and has had al
ready thirty bitches.
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General Merchandise.

BAGS-Calcutta spot. nominal; May and june.
6i4c: Wool Bags. S6@3Sc; Potato Gunnies, nominal
lsc; and thread. l61ac: Bale Rope. isc;
Binder Twine, lac; Grapevine Irvine. 1870 in
Quotations for the new process Manila are; Rope,
Sc s l22dfhread; sac; and 9 do. Sc; Duplex
Bale rope. lUc; Lathyarn. s1ac: Hop Irvine, lie;
GGrapevins Irvine. balls or coils. 1l1Sc; Binder
sALMON-Coumbia River Fish. 81 2o0i 30;
Alaskan Fish. $l@l Us for red and S0Ss0c Tor Cd
suGAR-The California Refinery quotes terms net
cash; cubs, Crushed, Extra Powdered aud Fine
Crushed, all 6l2c: Dry formulated, 6Lc: Confoc-
toners A. 61sc; Extra c. 80; Golden q, 4szc . 4
Bags, 14c more than bbls. ..
terms net cash: Extra Fine Cube, Crushed. Fine,
Crushed and Powdered. 6tsc q u Extra Fine Pow
dered, 6Mc: Dry GranuIated. 614c; Xxx do. eNc;
c, SAG. Golden @. sc p n.
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Given One More Chance.

Robert Neil, who was recently convicted
of cruelty to his children, appeared before
Judge Rx yesterday for sentence. He had
been arrested several times before on the
same charge and the expectation was that
he would meet with little mercy from the
Court. Tho prisoner has lately taken to
ney Davis made strong plea for one more
chance for the culprit. The Court professed
to believe there was little use in further ex-
perimenting with him, but finally allowed
him to 60 on thirty days probation. II at
the end OF that time he shows better dis
position the Court will take cognizance OF
the fact In mitigation of sentences.
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The Record Of De.th..

There were 119 deaths in the city last
week. as shown by the Health Office re-
ports. and for the corresponding week last
year 129. Fifty-e eight of last weeks deaths
were Of foreign birth; under year Of age,
10, and Is over 60 years old. The suicides
numbered 4, casually /. and % died In pub
lie institutions. The principal causes Of
death were: Apoplexy 5, bronchitis o,
Bright's disease 8, cancer 4, Group z, diph-
liberia 8. encephalitis 4, heart disease Il, in
anition 8, liver disease 8. paralysis 4, con-
sumption 1A pneumonia Z, smallpox 2
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New York Markets..

New YORK Markets.
NEW YORK. Dec. PA favorable bank statement
and other encouraging reports this morning gave
the Stock Market a strong tone which lasted until
the Close Final chances were all In the direction
Of higher figures and Sugar gained 24s. Govern.
ments dull and steady. Petroleum firm, Pennsylva-
MIA spot closing at 70Ee.
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-wheat. cash, 81 05sA; De
cember. 81 04M.
Flour-Dull.
Cofee-$l7 80.
Sugar. 9-16@5Mc.
Hops-Pacifc Coast, 3O@39c.
Hides-l2@l21ac
Copper-Lake ga IS.
Tin-Spot, $50 Is.
Lead-Domestic, - 1914.
Iron-$l4.
Petroieum-Spot, 701a.
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Court, on Monday. January s, 1891. The
petition was made by Attorney E. E. Cothran
of San Jose, on the ground that the prisoner
was found guilty of an g assault TO commit
robbery" there being, it is claimed, no such
crime recognized by the Criminal Code. Jue
Hopp's crime was committed last October
and he was sentenced to one years impris-
ODmont at San Quentin.
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CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
Tho Tilden Disbarment Case.

The proceedings begun in the Supreme
Court by Charles F. Hanlon to bring about
the disbarment Of Charles l.. Tilden have
been advanced on the calendar by that
court, and a citation was issued for the
respondent to appear on Monday, January
II, 1891, to make answer. Considerable
attention is evinced in the case by local
attorneys, and 1t is being discussed on all
sides.
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The international competition of imple-
ments for the concentration Of must, or new
wine, which was to have been held In
Portici. Italy. from the 18th OF September to
the 18th Of October. 1890, will be held at the
same term Of the following gear. 1891.
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Habeas Corpus for a Child.

Annie Clark, who complains that her SON
Charles. 6 years old. Is restrained of his
liberty by John David and Kate Renlieu.
sued out . writ Of habeas corpus yesterday.
the same having been made returnable be-
fore Judge Wallace tomorrow.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.

SATURDAY EVENING. Dec, ~.
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETs.
No trading to-day In Grain.
Potatoes and Onions quiet
Butter firm.
store Eggs lower.
Poultry DUH.
Game advanced.
Grapes Lemons and Lines neglected.
Oranges dull and lower.
Green Vegetables declined.
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No Such Crime Cataloeucd.

A writ was ordered issued yesterday after
noon by the Supreme Court directing
Warden McComb Of the San Quentin Peni-
tsntiary to produce the body Of Jue Hong
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4acnrltfaR.

Securities.
NEW YORK, Dee. 27.-United States Bonds-4's,
1909; do. 41a's 1884; Northern Pacific, 81; Cana
dian Pacific. 71A: Central Pacific, 20; Union Pa
cifc, dl34: Atchison. 271a; wellsFar go. 1856;
Western Union. 741a Silver. 1924; Sterling. 81 so
"a S41a.
LONDON, Dec 24.-Consols. a5 1l-16:United States
Bonds-4s, 1884 DO. AIS, 1861; Silver, 47Iad.
Rentes. s4f 771sc. Bullion out of Bank of England,
$4,000.
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Steamers to sail to-day are the willamette Valley
for Yaquina Bay and the Eureka for San Pedro
The Oregon falls due from Portland, the Coos Bay
from Little River the Corona from Humboldt Bay,
the Lakme from Departure Bay, the Bonita from
the southern coast, tee Santa Rosa from San Diego,
tho Newport from Eel River and the Gypsy from
the Salinas River
Tomorrow (Collcction DaI) the Coos Bay sails
for Little River. The schooner J. G. Wall, 99 TONS
loads nero handise for Mexico.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-A moderate business was
transacted In Wheat The opening was from 15c to
FAC higher than yesterdays closing. The market
weakened OF SEQ, but again improved lac. The
Improvement was only temporary, prices declining
without any special fluctuations lac. held steady,
and closed about lc lower than yesterday. Re-
ceipts All 900 bushels shipments. $4,000 bushels
Rye easy ut soc. Barley nominal
CHICAGO. Dec 27.-wheat, cash, 5s1lc.
Corn-4712c.
Pork-S8 1914.
Lard-$6 so.
Ribs-$5 IS.
Whisky-&l H.
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G. A. Bailey to A. Q. Bale, lot 50xl5O on
W. line of Harrison ST., 1853 s. OF Durant Gil
d. Rice to 3, Davis lot 25xl60, on S. IiAe OF
o. C. Vincent to q. II. Rollings, lot 45xIS6,
on N. line OF Moss ST., 240 W. of DwineIie "a
w. H. Weilbye to r.. Merrick aud wife, lot on
s line Inc 9. 81 Elm st. 4o9 W. OF Telegraph ave.,
s. Luther to 4. Powell, lot 5Oxl50, on Sc
line of Rose ave-, 2s2.55 NE. of Echo ST..
D. ". G. GasKilito +. e Kennedy, lot a51Ia5,
on L. line Of Henry ST., 2l0 S. OF Fifth.
g. B. Cevasco 20 M. Dsbret, lot on z. line OF
81 Is. s. rs, L. 30. Observation-Disclosures.
p O'Brien to Ellen Sinclair, lot I0UxlO9:6.
onNw. cor. Twenty-fourth and Magnolia
S. F. Sinclair and wife to j. &. funkett.
o. si +. Guict to nj. weiiondorii, lot a5xis5
on E line Of Walnut ST.. so S. of Cedar.
c. s Johnson to ii: & johnson. lot s, Block
James McCrae to r. Armstrong, lot 50x12O.
on Z. line Of Magnolia st., l95:1O =. Of
J. n. Williams to W. ii. Finc6er, lot so1ioo
on =. line OF Eighth St.. 81 E. OF Krikham,
J. X. Williamson to g. E. Williamson. lot s,ss
2eI230. on W. line Of Union ST., loo IS N. Of
= %oreaI 70 D. Fernandez. lot Sosi6o on iS'
y. line Of San Jose ave. 100 ". Of Twenty
J. M. Curragh TO Joseph Fostino. ali interest
ON n. ne of st.. 90 W. OF Eleventh, N.
J. H. Eiiis 10 ". O. Jones. lot iOoxioO on Sc =
cor. Kennedy and Dennison ts..............
j. s. Nicholas to Jennie Nicholas, lot 2o1l50
on E. line Of Twenty-third ave, $50 N.
from East Fourteenth 1t ...........,. GI
! F. Marriott to NJ. b Marriott, lot 0OxloO
on n. line Of Railroad ave-. 100 E. Morton
A. strnnz 70 8. +. Strung lot S51i0o. on Sc.
line OF Cora ST., It's Sw. Webster. .........
/ J. H. BarbertO A. f. hass. e. IS It. lot IL. Cot
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NorE-As the Produce Exchange 10 not in session
quotations for grain and grain products omitted
RQrATOES-No Sweets came in yesterday. The
market 10 well supplied and quiet Jefvey BIueo
are Quotable at 81 IS = ctl; Sweets. - p ctl in
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Fine Silver.
Quotable at 81 o. y ounce.
Mexican Dollars.
Quotabie at s2@ssc.
New York Exchange.
New York Exchange. par for sight drafts and &c
for telegraphic.
Sterling Exchange.
Bankers sight drafts. "a So; bankers' sixty-day
bills, - 81.
Bank Clearings.
Local bank ciearings last week were &l3.S67, 1877,
against $l3, 3lO,3l2 for the same week In 1889.
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NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

THE NEW WESTERN HOTEL OCCUPIES ONE
Of the finest locations In San Francisco, the COR
of kearry and Washington streets, opposite the
plaza and City Hail. Is the model hotel Of the
Coast, absolutely freproof. and only hotel in San
Francisco provided with fre-escapes. Every room
is large and airy. with perfect ventilation and mag
nifcentiy furnished Table excellent. Price 81 IS
to 81 per day. Free coach to and from all trains.
Special rates by the month GALLAGHER d
STANLEY, Proprietors de3 tt
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Mexican Dollars.
Quotabie- at S2@Ssc.
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CALL ON Us THIS WEEK YOU WANT TO GET BARGAINS THE ABOVE LINE GOODS
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Fine Silver.
Quotable at 81 o. p ounce.
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MORNING SALES
Board-lOO Caiiforniast r r. 100: 70 8 v Water,
SS: so Hawaiian Commercial, IL "; S Gaslight,
, 1890-10-03

cestors for generations past have been en-
gagged in designing and building swift
shilling vessels. Young Fife Is 80 years OF
age, 5 Il. o in. tall, and tips the beam at
100 pounds. Beginning at the age Of II.
he served an arduous Apprenticeship in his
fIther's ship yards, and thoroughly mas
tered every detail OF the y~achtbuilding
business.
After five years Of steady application
young Fife left the paternal squadron, so
TO speak. and sailed OF into business for
himself Owing to his remarkable apti-
tude for building steel and iron vessels he
was appointed superintendent OF the works
of Inglass & Co, one-f the largest ship
building firms in Great Britain. He broad
ened his experience by remaining with this
firm many years, and not long ago re-
turned to Fairlie and entered into business
with his father. In a very short time his
name WAS famous as a designer Of yachts.
During hts recent visit to America Mr..
Fife made a careful study OF Yankee
yachts, and believes that he can build a
ninety footer which would makea gallant
fight for the America cup. In an inter
view. however, he would neither confirm
nor deny the rumor that he had been COM
missioned by wealthy English shippers to
construct such a yacht. Mr.. Flies in
come from his business is about 10000 a
year. He thinks the present American
system OF classification and measurement
is all wrong, and believes hat a yachts
sailing length should determine her CLASH
hcntion.
, 1890-10-03

In the discussion of new viaduct
projects it should not be forgotten that
the cits Is already Under agreement with
the Union Pacific Railway company to
build the Central avenue vladuct.
Should The discussion take the turn
given to II yesterday by the Sun it can
not be denied hat if but a single via1uct
is constructed a viaduct on Central avenue
will prove a convenience to more people,
both on the North aud South side than
would one placed on Thomes street. 1t
should not be forgotten, too, that the
city will be forced x spring to largely
extend its present water system which
may cause an expenditure of at least $780,
600, perhaps twice hat amount. There
fore. the cost of the viaduc. building
should be taken into consideration,
In any event the matter should not
serve as a pretsxt for creating bitter feel
ing. Conclusions car be amicably reached
and that Is the way they should be
reached
, 1890-10-03
A SENSIBLE SUGGESTION.


The governor of Arizohs 10 bis annual
report to the secretary of the interior
urges the admisson Of the territory and
asks that upon it's elevation to statehood
all the public lands within It's boundaries
be given it. The agitation of this quest
ion should be kept up until such pressure
is brought to bear upon congress as will
force 1t to make this concession. The new
states being erected 10 the so-called ard
belt start into the race heavily handi-
capped in comparison with their older
aud wealthier neighbors. The possession
Of the public lands would put them all on
a more solid basis. strengthen the state
governments, insure an income which
would keep taxation down to minimum.
stimulate development and make OF the
great question Of irrgati1n a matter Of
s.ate rather than national concern, thus
inspnng the most prudent. economical
and advantageous disposition Of the avail.
able water supply.
This is a question upon which Western
members of congress, irrespective oil par
ty, should unite. A writer in a recent
number of the Forum estimates that the
country has a possible total of10O, OOO.O 600
acres OF arabic land to be brought into
use, equivalent TO CPS. 900 farms OF 100
acres each. This land is widely scattered
so thatthe qusntity which wsdld fall to
each state would be conparAtively t%rifing.
This subject of the disposition of the
public lands is one which will bear dis
cussion and investigation at the hands Of
the people who are most interested in it.
, 1890-10-03

only one Of nearly 400 plays switch he either
originated or adapted. His debut rs an
actor occurred several years after his first
literary success; and while his work with
the pen is alone enough tomake the public
long remember him, his acting was even
better than his writing. Born in Dublin,
his rich. delicious, Celtic brogue was a gift
The happy-go-lucky Irish parts which he
alouec could create found in their author an
actor more than worthy of them. No other
man ever did or ever win play Con. In
'"rhe Shaughraun, !" as he plhyedit, and that
was only one Of his triumphs. Whatever
Dion Boucicault's private character was,
his death leaves "A vacant placein the realm
of Thespis which will long remain untitled
, 1890-10-03
HNRRoVED BUNINESS roNE

An agent Of one of the great mercantile
agencies was in the city yesterday. Dur
ing the clurse Of n conversation be said:
II was very much gratfed to notice the
improved tone in business here. | was
here last spring and have just returned
from a tour of the principal towns all
along the line OF the Union Pacific.
Everything is looking mp 10 comparison
with last spring. | can see no good rea-
son now why there shouldn't be a decided
improvement in the condition Of
things IRON this time on. The
inflated ideas in vogue during the
palmy DAYS Of the cattle business
have vanished. during the past FIVE
or six years things have settled down to a
conservative basis from which Cheyenne
may now 20 forward to a more solid pros
perity than it ever before enjoyed. So
fat as | can Judge from my travels there
is no section in the West where things
are 10 a better financial condition than
right here in Wyoming. Bushes. is
very fsir aud it is not overdone. No sec.
tion of the state is suffering from the eff
feet IF initiation or i'll conceived booms.
Every indication points to considerable
railroad building next season and this
must lead to the development of your
which, as yet, seem to have
bean scarcely more than ~prospected. |
am well satisfied that the period OF de-
preston Tor Wyoming has passed and
that the state will now advance steadily
toward general prosperity"
This very clearly indicates the pre-
vailing feeling in Wyoming TODAY, but it
is a pleasure to know that it is also the
judgment of man whose business it is to
look closely into such matters.
, 1890-10-03

A good sized audience was present at
Schaefer's Opera House Tuesday night to
see tie Royce 4 Lansing Company. The
play is of a musical character, introducing
banjo, guitar. mandolin and violin %soloists,
and the manner in which the music was
rendered proved that the performers were
accomplished ar, lists in that line. Ray l..
Royce also showed himself to be possessed
of rare abilities 10 i~mpersonating, Tor
which he received round after round OF
applause from the audience.
Here "Wednesday night.
, 1890-10-03

THE SMa denies that the Salt Lake
Tribune is a Republican paper and states
that it is owned by Pat Lannifn.' 1t
is no breach of confidence on our part to
say that the Tribune is rot owned by
Pat Launifu." A gentleman named
Pat Lannen is the business manager OF
the paper while the editor is Judge c. G..
Goodwin, whose ability as a writer and
thinker ia uneaualled We believe by any
editor IN the Rocky mountain country.