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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-18
Amateur Drivers Who Skillfully
Speed Some Very
Fast Horses.
A FEW OF THE ADEPT REINsMEN.
Points That Require Consideration.
The Scientific Shooting of a
Horse-Proper Bits-A Whip is
Like Poisonous Drug, That Must
Be Used Seldom and in Small
Quantities.

JGTZE were sitting by the window of
HNISa cosy little room that looks out
MAES on the track at Fleetwood Park,
when the conversation turned on gentlemen
or amateur drivers. My companion was
Willard Saunders, the young man who had
taken the sensational Guy when artists
like Splan and others had pronounced his
temper so bad that he never would make a
trotter) and made him the most-talked-of
horse Of the year. Mr.. Saunders holds the
best record for fOur-in-hand and tandem
driving, and is ranked among the most
accomplished reinsmen in the land.
We had been chatting of the great per-
formances of Guy and other kings of the
turf.
"What do you think of our amateur
drivers ?" asked.
The trainer looked thoughtfully away
over the green field that separated US from
the track and paused before he made an
swer.
"There are some of them." he replied,
" that l think a great deal of, and others
that could not say as much for; but will
assert that the amateur drivers in New
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veloped till after the Franco-Prussian war,
which so terribly crippled the French sar-
dine industry. Here was the opportunity
Tor the keen wltted American, and New
the scheme.
At first PASSPORT, on the Maine coast, got
the lions share of the trade. But it grad
ually waxed so important, so valuable, that,
in duty bound, it had to spread. The
present result is that while Eastport still
holds its own bravey as the grand indus
trial center in this line, hosts of other
towns can now boast Of extensive factories
right along the whole length Of the coast
line.
At first there was an unwise and un-
wholesome tendency to trade on the reputa-
ton of the French fish, and French labels
were pirated TO presumably help the sale of
an American fish, Now all that is altered
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weeds and all kinds of queer mysteries
from the hriny depths, all jumbled together
with the fish in Shiny confusion.
Then comes tile dirty work, the dressing,
sorting, grading and packing the fish. The
dressing is invariably done with jack
knives, one of which every British fisher
man carries stuck in his waist-belt. But in
Che matter of neatness and dispatch, how
ever valuable an aid the British beam-trawl
may yet prove In American waters, the
British method is miles behind the Amer
lean in this matter of fish-dressing. 1t is
old-fashioned and clumsy and will never
commend itself to the more enlightened
toilers of the sea in this country.
The growth of the salmon canning indus
try OH this Coast is simply abnormal. If
the record of the catch in the Sacramento
River is disappointing for the last few
years, other sources Of supply are being
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the cause Of the falling eff in the catch on
tie Sacramento River, it has been traced to
several sources. The foulhg OF the river
a natural result of the growth Of civiliza-
tion-the blocking of it up with the debris
coming down from the hydraulic mining
operations, are possibly two OF the princi-
pal ones. These foreign fishermen, such
as the Italians and Greeks, are no respect
eTs of fish laws, catching in and out of
season, as it best suits them The theory
OF the injury done by catfish has not many
believers now, but without doubt the vora-
ci0us sppetites and capacous stOmachs of
the large shoals of seals and seali0ns at the
entrance to Golden Gate harbOr are respOn-
sible for the disappearance of great per-
ceDtage of the salmon missing.
Quite large proportion of fish-eaters to
whom sardines are by no means strangers
are unaware of the extensive growth of the
American herrlng-sardine industry. Some
even are totally unaware Of its very exist
ence; and yet it cuts quite figure in our
fish products on the Eastern coast
1t was about TWENTY-FIVE years ago that
the first experiment was made in this direc-
ton. it occurred to the mind of large
Eastern fsh-curer that there ought to be
some possible future for the small-sized
herring which existed in such plentiful
quantities. Still nothing very material de-
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the pumps you stiffen him and make him
sore all over. Above all, don't work your
well, leave well alone, and don't 60 trotting
him off his legs.
by handling horse In this way I saw
the gentleman l have mentioned develop
and drive the mare Jessie in 2:19h, without
track work Of any account.
There are many other good gentlemen
drivers, among whom l might mention Mr..
Ally Bonner and Mr.. Work.
"When you drive a horse you must not
think that You can sit bolt upright in your
road-wagon and do him justice. Some
mems backs are bent the wrong way to
drive horse. You must adapt your hand
to your horses mouth, and you can't do
this with your back as stiff as a ramrod.
Don't hurt the horses mouth. Try and
imagine that your arms are elastic, and let
them give and take, as it were, with the
reins. SO that you do not irritate the horse
by the constant strain of hard pulling
against him.
If he should happen to break with you,
don't saw at his mouth; just take him back
gently. and if he does not catch himself,
which he generally will in few jumps,
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People now buy the American sardne for
what it is worth, on its own intrinsic
merits, and have no reason to be dissatis-
he'd with or ashamed of their bargain. 1t
may also be interesting to state in this con-
nectlon that in the factories mentioned all
the varying grades Of sardineS are timed,
including snehovles (so-called), sardines,
put up in either oil. or SPICE or sance, and
what are known to the trade as Russian
sardines.
The larger part of these fish are caught in
brush weirs, which are fshed at low tide
lEto seines, and when full rolled into the
boats. The fishing season is at its height
from May to June. The boats, as soon as
loaded M. sail direct for the canneries.
towing if the wind fails them. The un-
certainty of the climate East, not TO be de-
pended on as in sunny California, has
greatly discouraged the adoption of the sun
curing process, and artificial methods have
chiefly to be relied on TO produce that uni
formty of quality so priced by all experts
After curing they pass into the packers
hands, where, sad to say, pure olive oil is
fast having to give way to authorizations of
cotton seed and nut oils-an apparent saw
ing which cannot fail in the long run to de-
tract from the quality of the fish so packed
as well as the reputation and pockets of the
packers The Australian market has been
tried, but without success, against the null
titude of ''sprat sardines," that, among
fair proportion of genuine, yearly find their
way 10 that market. Canada is a valuable
consumer, but the bulk of the product is
consumed at home,
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BEHIND A VEIL.
What the Ladies Wear to Aid
Their Charms.

XIIEILS, oh, they are to be very fash
AGEAionable this SUMNER" said promi-
t2J 9nent modiste in response to ques-
ton which was put by writer connected
with THE CALL. But, after all, it is not
every one who can wear veil; do not
think that ], myself, have ever worn veil
more than six times in my life"
"What is to be the reigning favorite ?"
1.-THE Hading veil, most decidedly" was
the reply. 81 may safely say that ever
since the French actress was here the veil
has had a great run, and no wonder. There
is something very stylish about it, 1t has
an artistic look, and, what is even more to
the point, it has a recognized place on a
lady's bonnet. If you only knew what
perturbation of mind veil can cause its
wearer. Let me illustrate. A lady dons
her hat and then attempts to tie on an or
binary length of veil. 1t cannot seem to
find proper position. 1t is too tight and
through it her nose is pointing with what
seems to be determined attempt to get out
into the space beyond. 1t looks like cape
or a headland jutting out from the main
shore. Or it is dragged across her fore
head and flattens down her crimps in a dis
tressing manner, making them look like
mat of hair, none too neatly arranged, in
would prefer to wear. And to me the most
absurd appearance of veil is that which it
presents when a lady's eyeasnes are caught
in its mesh. OF course l know it may argue
perfection of lashes to have them so long
that they can be caught in the mesh of
veil. All this mind you, has reference to a
veil worn with little hat or bonnet, but at
the same time ! think it gives woman a
terribly artificial look to have her eyes star
ing wide open all the time, or with the
lids partly closed and the lashes bent be-
cause they have poked themselves through
the mesh.
"There are a great many points to be
considered in regard to veils," continued
the modiste. "When they are at all becom-
ing they do a great deal to enhance the
charms OF the wearer. But-and this is i'm
portant, the effect is heightened if the veil
be worn little distance FROM the face. Ii
is then that that soft, haZy effect, so bene-
When the veil is drawn tightly across the
face and rests upon the skin, that effect is
entirely Lost. pure white veil is too start
ling in the contrast which it forces between
itself and the skin of the wearer In TACT,
/ am opposed to pure white always. lhere
are very few who can wear 1t without look
ing CHASTITY, and even those, am certain,
would look thousand times better with a
color that was just off the white, such as
ivory or cream or some of the pale tints of
mink. Blue is a disastrous c. Tor to bring
too close to the complexion. Some styles of
beauty do gain by being displayed under a
red veil. such as was so fashionable little
while ago but, of all the effects, give me
chenille-dotted tulle in black upon a soft
blonde complexion. That Is the perfection
of STYLE But there is one thing which must
be guarded against; the dots must be round
and neither too large nor too close together.
A few very large dots, scattered widely
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SHOW does he do itp you say. Well, he
does it because he thinks intelligently.
Now, If he wants to speed his horses at the
track he joys them out slowly. speeds them
as much as he wishes. and then, instead of
tying them up under the shed, he let's than
amble quietly home and by the time they
there they are cooled out nicely and in good
condition.
at is great mistake for gen tiemen to
drive out to the track, speed their horses
and let them stand under the shed after
perhaps giving them a drink of cold water.
Newer put cold water into hot stomach.
If you must give your horse drink while
he is warm, let him have some water that
has been standing in the sun and that is
tepid; but if you give it to him cold out of
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the Dominion. The REMEMBERING trade
with Newfoundland and the Bay of Fundy
has assumed enormous proportions, while
the takes of halibut and Goldfish that are
Mass) fishermen almost take ones breath
away. The Jutland fishing stations, tile
fn-whale fisheries on the Lapland coast, the
cod-hatcheries Of Norway and Iceland-all
speak volumes as to the growth of the
worlds fishing industry
Besm-trawl fishing. as practiced in Great
Britain, has, the last year or two, attracted
no little attention from those interested in
American methods On account of its possible
introduction into this country. Certainly
some of the modes there practiced are old
fashioned and would not suit American
ideas. Still the fault does not lie with the
beam-trawl as such. The most extensive
liieid for these operations is from the Straits
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Of Dover, on the German Ocean, to Kin
nard's Head on the Scotch coast Trawl
fishing dates away back to late In the
fourteenth century, being, so it is said,
originally introduced from the Spanish
coast. During the last forty years, how
over, it has grown TO be one of the most
important fishery systems in the British
isles. The beam-trawl' is described as n
triangular, fiat. purse-shaped net, with
mouth extended by horizontal wooden
)eam." which is raised from the ground by
couple of iron heads, the upper part being
astened to the beam, the lower dragging
n the ground The tFawl is generally
owed with the set of the current, being
ept down till the tide is done. say, for
pace oil i've or six hours, time when
banking but steady breeze is specially wei
ONE.
The operation of heaving up the trawl is
lostly started in with after the tide is
one. After the trawl head has been lifted
yer the rail and made all snug on deck
len comes the business of getting in the
ct. And when that is safe aboard what
ght greets the fishermen's eyes Such a
| ggledy piggledy mass of squirming, writl-
Y fish OF all sorts, shapes and sizes OF
purse the "takings" or contents of the net
spend on the season of the year and the
eahty of the fishing grounds. Here Is an
| i'd eel trying in vain to wriggle back into
i native element, great stacks of turbots,
i ackerel, soles, and goodness knows what
sides, all slipping and sliding about the
elk with every lurch the vessel gives !
4 hen, too, there is mess OF shells and
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THE DEATH OF THE OLD MUSICIAN

He called for his harp, then his feeble hands
Swept slowly over the duivering strings,
And a strain OF music sobbed out sad and low
That told OF age and the long ago.
Twas the sweep of time DER the old harp strings
And it hreathed of the joys that time can bring,
Then told of age when ifes hopes were all DONE
Its pleasures passed, its race nearly run.
Years have come and years departed,
Leaving each its trace of care;
Trembling weak and broken-hearted,
Furrowed checks and silvered hair"
For his locks were white with the frosts OF years,
And his eyes grown dim with time and tears,
And over the river so dark and wide
Wife aud children had passed from his side,
The air grew low then rose again
Louder and clearer the beautiful strain
Before the mind strange visions rise
Woke by the harp's swee. melodies.
And one was pilgrim. who weary and worn,
Had reached height, and saw the bourne
For which he had Travelled the weary way,
Close at his feet in beauty lay.
And he turned away from the scene sublime
And gazed where, dim with the mists of time.
The path his weary feet had tread
Lay winding along, like silver thread.
And lo there flowers the rocks between,
Which seemed to catch the suns bright CLEAN
And shone with a radiance faint and fair
Ger all the way he had travelled there.
Then another vision the sweet notes brought;
Far down the dim way stood lonely cot,
Within sat a mother. gentle and mild,
While at her feet kneIt fair haired child.
Still further on, white slabs arose
To mark each loved ones last repose,
And ca oh cross then borne in the heat of day
Seemed n white milestone TO mark the way
And now, in the harp's weird melody,
Sounded strain of victory;
Nearer deaths waters seemed to beat,
Beyond them shone the golden street.
Louder sounded the refrain,
Then cord was snapped In twain,
Fell the dim hands pulseless down
Ceased the harps meodous sound.
Kind friends whispered as their eyes grew dim,
His spirit passed with the notes OF the hymn.
Lakeport, Cal. NELLIE O. DAVIS,
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In American waters. American fish too are
now largely cultivated by the National Fish
Culture Association of England. White
fish, brook and rainbow trout and the
American salmon have taken up their
abode in British waters, and the Loeb
pOrtation to the United States. While the
European carp has become naturalzed here
the American carp has been emigrating to
Mexico. The red-banded trout of the Nc
Clnud River is flourishing in Atlantic
waters recent and successful experiment.
The striped bass or rQckfsh float uncon-
cernedly in The bag Of San Francisco, so far
at least as the Chinese pirates are content
to allow them to.
Elsewhere, the great lakes of Canada
teen with myriads of the fnny tribe, and
form one Of the chief sources Of revenue to
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Alaska shows a steady yearly increase in
her output and the salmou-canning bust
ness in what was till lately terra incognito
promises to reach very formidable dimen-
sions. 1t is now a recognized fact, too,
that the fish from the northern rivers,
specially escaping as they do the contagion
of civilization, are also, on account Of the
colder climate, firme in flesh and generally
preferable all round. The large number of
the Columbia, Sacramento. Frazer and nd
Alaskan rivers, the Immense quantities
of material Of all kinds, from tin plate to
Irvine for nets. salt, chemicals. floats,
boots, fuel. oils, copper, lead for solder-all
run into big figures. Ii has been estimated
that the salmon canneries on the Lower
Columbia alone expend an annual amount
Of 100000 the larger portion Of which
finds its way into local circulation. AS to
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CONTRASTS.

Each blade of grass has its story,
And romance each heart doth stir,
And every life has secret
Which is either its thorn or spur.
Through the upas shadows of sorrow
Hope doth her rays diffuse;
The roses and songs OF Comus
Blend with themes for the tragic muse.
Zen under the petrifactions
OF age we may discern
As in twisted forms OF fossils
Where the passions OF youth did burn.
ildnedd, Cal, Mdy Ls, 1880. ANELEH.
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the earth by a man walking day and night,
without resting, would be 42S days; an ex-
press train, 40 days; sound. at medium
temperature, 32h hours; cannon ball, 21Z
second; and electricity, passing over a
copper wire, a little less than one-tenth of
a second.
One of the remarkable things in Utah Is
mountain near Salt Lake City completely
covered with oyster shells.-Currsnt Litera-
tura.
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A BERKELEY COTTAGE.

There nestles uncovered cottage
In the shade OF the yerDal hills,
And often its welcoming greeting
To my innermOst being thrills
With a measure of pleasure
That can Danish the darkest woe,
So beguilibg and wiling
Is the warmth OF its feryid glow.
The charm OF its peaceful secIusion
Is the bonniest boon to me-
turn from the smothering city
To the vision of hills and sea;
From the rustic and hustle
or the harassing crowds of care.
From the spying and signing
To the peacefulaess brooding there.
And yet, not the charms of the mountain,
Nor the sea with Its sunset dyes,
Can rival with all of their spleudors
The soft iuster OF kindling eyes.
All, their greeting at meeting
Is a welcome almost divine
In its flowing and glowing,
Like a draught of celestial wine
Though life in its varying changes
Through the veil of the future peers
And beckons me out from my dreamland
To the glare Of her wandering years,
Ever ranging unchanglng,
All the thoughts OF my constant breast
In the seeming Of dreaming
Shall fly back to that cosy nest
IAdnd, Cdl., 1880. MARY LAMBERT,
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For the Scrnp-Book.

The greatest distance at which artificial
sounds are known TO have been heard was
on December 4, 1882, when the cannon at
Antwerp we're heard in the Erzgebirge, $40
miles away.
The dolphin is said to be the fastest
swimmer in the seas; 1t has been observed
to dart through the waters at rate greater
than twenty miles an hour, and it is often
seen swimming round and round a vessel
that is sailing at its highest speed.
There exist at present 1904 different Ian
guages spoken by the inhabitants of our
globe, whose religious convictions are
divided into 1000 different creeds.
The time required for journey around
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NIGHT.

Hail to the night for darkness
Bespeaks of rest,
Bespeaks of slumber blissful,
OF heaven blesti
Blest by the God of Heaven,
Who never sleeps,
But DER his slumb'ring Israel
A watch he keeps!
SleepI for thy life's remover
In sleep will come;
Apply his wings OF healing,
Depart-work done!
And then when comes the morning,
Arise and shine,
As one that from the Savior
Has light diyinei
San francisco, 1890. A. L. WoRLEY.
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The famous cactus hedge suit at San Jose
was settled by jury in favor of the de-
fendant, Grover, who was induced to sign A
note for $1,000 as part payment of patent
right
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S;JAcoRs OIL
CURES PROMPTLY
STIFFNESS, STIFF NECK.

Violent Pains in Neck
Friendship, Wis, June IL, 1893
Ny wife had violent pains in her neck.
which was very sore and stiff She was cured
entirely by st. Jacobs Oil. JAMES STOWE.
In Terrible Pain.
Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee. Mass, June 10. 1884
From over-exertion every bone was made
stiff and sore: in terrible pain. was cured
promptly by st. Jacobs Off
J. c. BUCKLEY, Paymaster.
AT DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS
IHE CHARLES a. voeElER CO.. Baltimore, NJ,
oc& eod&Su emo
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- SN~'' WIZ 70 ss0kENg ttVtNpu6 al
sleepless, ana who has cold hands aud feet can.
not feel and act like well person. Carier's Iron
Pul- e1ua .e the circulation, remnve nerve ur
mes 1--WE strength and rest
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Real and Stage Proposals.
LChIcagU MdII'J

"They talk about realism being ram
pant in later day stage productions, said
man who leaned over the back row Of
seats the other evening, and by that act
proclaimed himself theatrical rounder,
''but I fail to see 1t. Stage realism, as I
understand it, means the counterfeit Of
reality in private life. Now, want to
know if ever lover off the stage got be-
hind his girls chair when he wanted to
propose to her like that ons did in the
second act just now? Some way or other
stage lovers always, get around behind
their girls and pour out their passionate
tale over the fair ones shoulder. And
then they appear to be surprised when
the girl rejects them; but I'm not. If l
was girl l would not only reject a
lover who got behind me to propose and
talked oyer my shoulder, but would set
the dog ON him to boot Yes, would.
81 tell you there's only just one way
to propose to a girl-Pve had experience,
and know: You've got to get mighty
affectionate and snugglesome before
hand, and before you spring the i'm
portant question you've got to get her
waist in chancery, as it were, while you
patty cake palms with the disengaged
hand. Then you must look soulfully
into her eyes and let it go. Under such
circumstances man can talk in a way
that no girl OF heart can resist, and be-
fore you know it she has said YES and
you've kissed her and it's all fixed. Com
pared to this method the stage lovers
way is as sawdust pudding to tapioc.