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The morning call., 1890-09-19
OBITU AIRY .
DION BoUCIcAULT.

Dion Bouclcault, playwright, actor and novel
iSt, died last night III New YORK, III lie sixty
eighth year of his age. MIR. Boucicaut was born
in Dublin, December 26, 1922 lie was educated
under his guar dian, DIR. Lardner, al the London
University. and began his career as dramatic
author aud actor with the production, In March,
lS41, of "london Assurance" at Coyent Garden
Theater. He went to The United States in 1858.
and did not return to London Till 1860, when lie
produced the Colleen Bawn" at the Adepi
Iheater. This was followed by "The Octoroon"
In 1861. Haviag been associated with Mr.. Web
ster IN The management of the Adelphi Theater.
Mr.. BouccauIt became lessee OF Aslley's
Theater, The name OF which he altered
to that of the Westminster but the
the author of more than fifty original
pieces besides adaptations from tile French.
Toned being ..old Heads and Young Heats"
t"Love In Maze" used Up" 1.-The Willow
CopSe." Janet Prlde," Louis XI," "The Cor
sican Brothers" Faust and Marguerite" ''Ihe
the Holborn Theater III 1866. Among his more
recent pieces are "H0w She Loves Him" QS6O,
AFTER Dark" uSGS}, Paul Ia Fargo" QS7oh
"A DaTk Nights n MoTs saC IHe sS ssau snd
THE Jilt" QSs5). With the exception OF occa-
siona visits 10 England, he has since 1876 re-
sided in New York, where lie brought out a num-
Der of new pieces, IN which lie played the leading
parts.
Boucicanlt was collaborateur with Charles
Reade In writing "FoHl Play" and with John
Renedict's opera OF 1.-THE Lily of Killarney"
lie was the husband OF Agnes Robertson, well
and favOraby known 10 the old regime as a
reader Of dramatic and other COMPOSITIONS ana
whose recent difficulties eliminating IN a dlVorce
are still fresh In the minds Of the reading pub
lie. AS late March 14th OF this year lie wrote a
very conservative letter to the New YORK Herald
giving his reasons why the statute forbldding the
appearance OF children under 16 years of age
should be annulled. Death was the elimination
of lingering, and at times painful, Illness.
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flying, she moved like a flash after them
and was getting up quick, but halfway TO
the wire she broke again, though she SetUled
quickly. Patchen was going on IKE CLOCK
work, and at the drawbrdge was hfteen
lengths the better of Winslow. Carey letup
on him little and at the green pcle was
only ten lengths ahead. At steady gait
he went under the wire winner OF the neat
in :t6h, Winslow second, and Belle third
and four lengths behind. But where was
Cricket? Driving like steam-englne to
beat the distance flag. Her terrific efforts
were of no avail, for when it fell she was
one and half lengths short OF being safe,
and thus was the dead moral certainty oil 500
quelched in perhaps the most sensational
heat ever paced in the State. When the
Judges called out the placing for the heat
Not a word was said. Mcdowell, when he
left the sulky, looked like corpse. he
claimed that he was not dlStanced
and that he was well inside the nag Out MS
objections bore no fruit. Horsemen VINO
kept their heads state tonight tnat the
mare was either off or very much oyerrated,
and that her people did not take into con-
sideration that California tracks like the Sac
ramento enc, which are used one DAY for
running and the next for harness events,
cannot be as fast as the Eastern that are es-
pecially prepared for fast sulky work, and
that this, also, was against her. After
CricketS withdrawal the next two meats
were entirely at Patchen'S mercy, ana ne
won them both in 2:20h and 2:2S. Wlnslow
was second and Belle Button third IN eacn
heat. A few pools sold in the second neat
at PatcheE S110, field SIT. Alter that there
was no more betting, and Belle Buttons
showing in the first heat was remarkable
contrast to her work in the Hummer race
last Tuesday, and II VII pay Judges, morse
men and the general public well to- keep IL
in MIND. San Jose owns Sacramento to-
night Such Il killing has not been made by
the country division for many day, and
the s:auneh friends of Fatchen are rolling
in wealth. Even the smartest OF tho smart
horSemen were dumped into the bathroom.
One especially. who Is a great authority on
races. backed Patchen to win him $500 last
night but when he saw Cricket work out
to-day he hedged every cent, and plunged
the mare for $500 more, and there are lots
of Ssengers in the same canoe.
To-day's entries, weights and pools for the
running races are:
First lace, one mile-Nero, 113, $40; Con-
rad, III, $50; Lodowic, =.
Second race, one and half milesaMo-
hawk. us, SIS; Sacramento, 113. SIS; Take
Notice, 49, and Mabel +, Id, $50.
Third race. one mle-Jackson, 122, S23 !;
MargOId, 100, $50; Daisy ID, 119, $50; lni-
tiatiOn, 100, Sl5.
Fourth race-Lurline, $50; Picnic, $50;
Mabel f, SIS.
Fifth lace, el4ven-sixteenths of mile
Fanny +. 1o4 Leland, 107, SIS; Alfaratta,
y. $50: Kildare, III. SIS.
W. H. Mills tonight delivered the annual
address before the State Agricultural Society
in the presence of the greatest number OF
people assembled during the fair
To-day W. L. Appeby was ruled off the
course for life for abusive language 10 the
judges.
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AN AWFUL STORM.
Terrible Experience of the Sar.
anac Off Cape Horn.

The American ship Saranac, Captain
Shaw, left New York 234 days ago for San
Diego On March 4th she was spoken in
latitude 1So north, longitude SO west. On
May 21st dispatch was received from Lon
don at the Merchants Exchange, stating
that the ship had put into MOntevideo, dis
mantled. Yesterday James Garvin, the
shipchandler, received the following letter
from Captain Shaw, giving vivid descrlp-,
tion of the terrible experience the vessel
had Off Cape Horn:
MoNTEvIDEo. gune %. 1890.
left New York on the 2Sth CT JANUARY Tor
San Diego. Had grand good luck until got OIL
the cape. Then got into hurricane and lost
the bowsprlr, jbboom. foretopmast, main top
gallant mast and miZZen mast. Had our decks
swept and the after-house all smashed up and
the quarterback stove In. Lost all steering
gear, including compasses, ana all nav
igation books were destroyed. My eld-
est child was washed out OF the
cabin and was picked up out on the main deck.
The youngest, when the COOK found her among
the wfeckase, was just alive and did not speak
or cry for some time. The clothing was washed
off my wife. and there was not dry piece oil
clothing on the ship TO put Oh. The weather was
very cold. You can imagine how we all suffered.
Had no fires for three days. The ship leaked
badly and II took all my time o keep her afoat.
The poor old Saranac Is here almost total
wreck. suppose II would have been better for
the owners had she gone 10 the bottom but am
truly thankful that we are alive 10 day. l sent
my wife and children away in the Bay OF Fundy.
Cape Horn will never, never see Inc again II
aup IipI
The morning call., 1890-09-19

JAMES-wHITE-In this city, September IA, 1890.
by the Rev DIR. Case, Samuel |. James and Sarah
Caroline White, both OF San Francisco.
LONGW ORTH-JON ES-In this City, September
IT, 1890, by the Rev. DR.. Case, Thomas Long
worth and Eliza A Jones, both of San Francisco.
COYLE-BoRLE-In this CITY, September II. Is &c.
by the Rev. Father Lagan, James Coyle and
Emma NJ. Bore.
BEHRE-SCHROEDER-In this city. September
II, 1890, by the Rev. Aug. Heinhaus, Ernest }.
Benre and Emma Il Schroeder, both of San Fran
cisco.
ERIKSoN-OJALA-In this city, September II.
1880, by the Rev. II. Turunen. Alex Erikson and
Maria Ojala OF Rocklin, Placer County, Cal.
HOLMES-LAKE-In Berryessa September 10,
1890. by the Rev. Mr. WOLFE Frank Ii. Holmes
and Hattie A. Lake. both OF san Jose.
JOHNSON-CHESTER-In Oakland, September 13,
1890, by the Rev. DIR. Cullan, Thomas johnson
and Mrs Ada Chester, both OF Oakland.
OUSSIN-FAIRCHILD-In this city, September
Ii. 1890, by Justice Hebbard, Emile Toussin and
Carrie s. fairchlld.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. H. 1890 Daniel j.
Fulton of San Francisco and Celeste N. wood Of
Vallejo
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OPENING NIGHT.
Music and Art tho Attractions at the
Pavilion.

MUSIC ana Art tho Attractions at the
Pavilion.
The Pavilion presented q picture of in
completeness last night and the small at
tendance sought entertainment around the
band-s stand and in the art gallery The ex-
hbits are in all stages of arrangement ex-
cept that Of tinality. This evening will
doubtless present much mere lively scene,
and tomorrow the exhibition will be in full
dress.
A bronze statue of Marshall, the discov-
eIer Of gold in California, commands the
entrance ana behind IL Is high tower abiaze
with incandescent electric lights.
The band of fOrty-two pieces, under the
leadership of Professor Charles Casassa,
has 4 central position. The costumes of
the performers are neat unifOrms-a mark ed
change from the clawhammers of last year.
The Instrumentation is up to the standard.
The attractions in the art gallery are n
delightful change from those of the season
of 1899. The most striking picture is GYM
nasium scene, by Lee Lash. Among the
collection of beautiful landscapes in oil, by
w. Keith, Is a meadow scene that proclaims
the bright genius of that artist. A portrait
of Spanish maiden, by Bolonese, young
Italian, is exquisite and holds a court Of ad-
mrers. A picture Of an old armorer. driving
bargain in his armory with gallant, is
the central attraction OF valuable collec-
ton loaned by Mrs. l.. l.. Zimmerman
Superintendent j. X. Martin is to be credit
ed for his promptnesS and efficiency in the
management of the art gallery.
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SHE Is WANTED.
A Reward offered for the Impersonator

A Reward offered for the Impersonntor
OF Miss Dick.
Chief of Police Crowley has offered q re-
ward of $500 for the apprehension Of the
woman who obtained $4,000 by assuming and
forging the name Of Miss Emma l.. Dick to
a mortgage on real estate on the 10th inst.
Her description is as follows:
Aged % TO 80 years, height about feet 10
inches, dark brunette eyes, dark hair, very black
and thick, full long face, high cheek bones, thick
full lips scar either on cheek or between eye and
ear, large mole on chm with a few hairs In IL,
broad aud rather round shoulders, long bOuy and
nat chest, coarse masculine appearance, with the
voice OF a man, slow walker and speaks some
Spanish.
She dresses very richly and has been seen
with different suits on, namely, black satin dress
with black bugle trimming, plaid suit of large
red and white figures, black suit OF ladies' cloth
trimmed with velvet, green suit trimmed with
dark velvet, green cap OF late style, with peak
front 10 match the suit. She wears gold hair
pin set with five or six small diamonds; she also
wears gold watch with small gold fob; no ear
rings
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Railrnad Frannhisa Granted.

SANTA ANA, Sept. 1S.-The City Trustees
tonight, by unanimous vote, granted
franchise to the Santa Ana and Westmin-
ster Railroad Company, giving said company
the right 10 pass into and through the city
on the line OF Second street, forming a june
ton with the California Southern Railway
system. Work on the road will be COM
menced at once. Petitions were filed ask
ing for franchise to build motor-roads on
Main aud Fourth stress and the right Of
way aud franchise to connect the Santa Ana
and Newport Railroad, now in course of
construction, with the California Railway
system. This last road gives the city an
ocean outlet while the other roads will
prove valuable feeders to the through rail-
road system, with which they will connect.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Bankers as Carpenters.

SPOKANE FALLS, Sept. IS. - The carr
penters' strike on the Exposition building
here is failure. Bankers, merchants pro-
fessiOnal men and capitalists gathered at the
building this morning by scores. All
day long squads of non-union men We're
brought up from private buildings, and
during the afternoon $50 carpenters
were at work and quite as many citizens
were laying shingles and flooring. Nearly
every banker in town responded 10 the call,
and when night came the superintendent de-
clared that more work and better results had
been accomplished than upon any previous
day. A large number of strikers gathered
upon the grounds early in the morning, but
the cheering of the workmen as new recruits
kept arriving had depressing effect upGn
them, and they soon lett.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
The Maggie Ross LihsIed

The Maggie Ross LibeIed.
Daniel B. Hinckley and others, foundry
men, filed libel in the United States Dis
trict Court yesterday against the schooner
Maggie Ross to recover $500 for material
alleged to have been furnished the vessel,
but not paid for.
The morning call., 1890-09-19

LEMooRE, Sept. Is. d Patton COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
head with pistol at the residence of his
brother, George w. Patton, a blacksmith OF
this place, at o'clock this evening.
BAKERSFIELD, Sept ia Chinaman
All Sing. who has been here several years
and who was cook in the employ of IL.
A. Blodget, cashier of the Kern Valley
Bank, dressed himself in his best clothes
to-day about noon, and shot himself with a
revolver in the heart. He died instan tly.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
BRUTALITY CHARGED.
A Policeman Is Accused of CRUEL,
beating Boy.


beating n Boy.
Thomas Egan, boy 16 years of age, was
in Police Court 3 yesterday on charge of
obstructing the sidewalk. Several days ago
he and another lad named Thomas Craw-
ford were standing on the corner of Six
teenth and Noe streets, when Officers j. j..
Cotter and Stuart, who had BEEN detailed to
disperse crowd of young men there, placed
them under arrest
Egan swore yesterday that Cotter dealt
him singing blow In the mouth with his
fist and another on the neck. When Stuart
saw Cotter strike tho boy. it was stated, lie
exclaimed. Don't. Jerry; don't do it,"
The charge against the boys was dis
missed by Judge Joachimsen, who re-
marked that If they had committed the Of
tense they had been amply punished. A
letter from one of the professors of the
Sacred Heart College was produced in
court. 1t stated that the boy had been a
pupil in the college for five years, and that
his habits were studious and gentlemanly
his relatives will bring the case before the
Police Commissioners.
Cotter claims that lie threw his arm around
Egan's neck, and the boy bit his hand
yiciOusly.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Suffer County Democratic Convention.

MARYsvILLE, Sept 1S.-The Suffer
County Democratic Convention, which met
in Yuba City to-day, put the following
ticket in the field: Sheriff, W. II. Phillips :;
Clerk. C. r. Wilcohon; District Attorney,
X. S. Mahon; Treasurer, l.. d. Hedger :;
Assessor, j. NJ. GLADDEN.; Superintendent of
Schools, A. 3. Coffey; Coroner and Public
Administrator, Thomas Fox; Surveyor, J.
T. Pennington. Resolutions reaffirming the
platforms OF the last National and State
Democratic conventions were adopted.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
TURF EVENTS.
SunOl and Palo Alto at CleVeland-Sport
on Other Tracks.

CLEVELAND, Sept 1s.-Besides the regular
events at The driving park today Sunol went
mile in 2:13A. Her time at tile quarters was
O:321a, 1908, 1:391a, 2:13A.
Guy did three-qua tiers OF a second better,
going tue quarters as follows: 0:33, 1:o6A,
1 1914, 2:12K.
PalO Alto was sent around the track, but no
time was announced, as no word was given to
start.
First race. 2:3o trot continued from yester-
day. $500. Godeia won, Latitude second, Clay
ton Edseil third, Wabash fourth. Best time,
2:2334.
Second race. 1922 pace. $500. Cousin Joe won,
Irma second, Findley third Ada fourth. Best
time. 2:2l.
Third race 2:2o tror, $500, Veritas won. Keo-
kee second Harry Medium third, Elisha fourth.
Best time, 2:2O.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
Captain Moody Arrested.

Los ANGELES, Sept. 18.-Captain l. F.
Moody was arrested this evening on charge
of assault with intent to murder Detective
A. B. Lawson. The arrest grows out of an
affray which occurred a few nights ago be-
tween Lawson and his brother Charles
and Moody, during which the latter was
stabbed. The Lawsons had hearing be-
fore Justice of the Peace and were dis
charged. Moody during the quarrel drew a
pistol, and it is for this act that he is now
arrested. Moody gave bonds in the sum Of
S1500
The morning call., 1890-09-19
EumboId. Comfy Republieans.

EUREKA, Sept. IS. - The Republican
County Convention met in this city yester-
day, put full ticket in the field and adopted
resolutions indorsing the State and national
platforms. The best of feeling prevails and
the county will give n good Republican
majority Hon. }. A. Barham arrived to-
day and was met at the steamer by large
delegation. He is meeting with warm
reception by the people. A band is now
playing at his hotel. He speaks at Arcata
tomorrow, in this city on Saturday and
Ferndale on Monday evening.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
LATEST SHIFTING INTELLIGENCE

George Howard Of Willows was seriously
injured last Wednesday by being kicked in
the face by mule. He may lose an eye.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Killed nv a Cyclone.

DEs MONIES, Sept. 1s.-The Registers
Atlantic Qowa) special says: A cyclone oc-
Cured this afternoon, four miles south of
Manning, Iowa. Two persons are reported
to have been killed and number injured.
The damage will be heavy.
COUNCIL BLUFFS Qowa), Sept. IS. - A
heavy rain-storm, accompanied by severe
lightning, visited this section this afternoon.
Many cellars were flooded and great dam
age done Several buildings were struck by
lightning and three persons severely hurt.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Victoria Items.

VICTORIA (B. c., Sept. 1s.-The bonds
for a separate system of sewerage for this
city were voted by large majority.
Twenty-Five casks of sealskins were
shipped tonight for London direct. An
other sealer is preparing for an autumn
cruise.
General NJ. V. Sheridan, brother of the
famous Phil Sheridan, is spending few
DAYS in this CITY,
The morning call., 1890-09-19
BORN.

JACOBSEN-In this city, September 7, 1890, to the
wife OF 1. s jacobsen, daughter.
OEDING-In this city, September 10, 1890, to the
wife of William f. 0edng, a son.
BALDWIN-In this city, September II, 1890. TO
the wife OF w. T. Baldwin, a daughter.
McMAHON-In this city. September IT, 1890, to
the wife OF A. }. McMahon, a son.
COLE-In San Miguel, San Luis 0bispO County
Cal, September 8, 1880, to the wife OF Arthur Is
Cole of San Francisco. daughter.
DIsBRow-In this city, September 49, 1890, tC
the wife OF James w. DiSbrOw, daughter.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Stage Held Up.

SAN ANDREAs. Sept 1S.-The stage from
Valley Springs to San Andreas was held up
by two masked men this afternoon about
four miles from town. Eight passengers
who were on board were robbed of about S50
and the wooden box of Wells, Fargo & Co.
was taken. The iron box remained I'M
touched. Immediately upon the arrival Of
the stage Sheriff Thorn started out in search
of the robbers, and he will, in all probable
ity, succeed in capturing them.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Coursinc at Ocean View.

Many Of the lovers of the leash met last
evening to enter for the stake to be run at
M. Caravans Ocean View Park on Sunday
next. The entries and draws" are as fol-
lows:
James wren's Play Boy vs.. 7. j. McHugh's
Sea Shell, 7. }: Cronin's Sam Nash vs.. NJ. Tier
mans Catherine Hayes, Joseph McDonald's
vans Examiner VS.. James Wrens Whip, T. j.
Cronin's Kathleen VS.. j. j. RedmackeTs Al
FarT0w, James McDonald's Mosquito vs.. p. +.
Canovan's Blanco.
M. j. Grace will officiate rs Judge, Mr.. j.
OConnor as slipper and w. Halpin as slip
steward
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Brakeman Irj1red.

ASHLAND Oregon, Sept is. ID. c.
Agler, brakeman ON the Ashland and
Grants Pass freight division of the Southern
Pacific, had his feet badly manged by being
run over by a train in the yards at Ashland
early this morning. He was attempting to
jump on to the caboose while the train was
moving and fell under the wheels. His left
foot was terribly lacerated, but it may not
have to be amputated
The morning call., 1890-09-19

S. c. Wallace, President, in the chair. NJ
Morrison, Secretary. Four new members
were initiated, making the membership now
nearly forty. After the reports OF commit
tees had been received a long discussion en-
sued as to the ACCESSIBILITY of making the or
ganization beneficial as well as social
one but no conclusion was arrived at.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
LIEUTENANT FIRED d. HoIroN.

The death of First Lieutenant Frederick d.
HolIOn, Second United States Cavalry, stationed
at Fort Wnipple, Arz., Is announced. He died
at Bennington, VI, yesterday orning, OF
Brights disease OF the kidneys. He was 4 native
OF Vermont, and was appointed from that State.
He entered The United States Military Academy
as cadet on June IA, 1876, and graduated June
-. 1880. lie was made Second Lieutenant Of
the Second United States Cavalry on June IL,
1880, and was advanced TO his present rank on
Deceiaber IL. 1856.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Bloody Riot Over a Family Feud.

the Meur and Blevins families engaged in a
bloody riot this morning in which two of the
Meurs family were hacked with an ax and
Rufus Blevins shot and instantly killed,
while two of his brothers were dangerously
injured. The riot grew out of a family feud
of long standing.
The morning call., 1890-09-19

A meeting was held last evening at La
fayette Hall by the Franco-American Demo-
cratic Club, E. l.. Wagner presiding. Re
Bourgnignon, A. Bevert, A. CRETE. Aug.
Marchebout. The club will visit next Mon
day the Eiffel Club at the latter's hall, ID
Third street
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Golden Gate Republicans.

The Golden Gate Republican Club met
last evening in Metropolitan Hall, NJ. II.
Morgan presiding, p D. Gallagher Secre-
tary Speeches were made by the President,
Robert Qunton, w. w. Watson, Il. I.
Cason, j. j. Cronan and others, denouncing
oue-man power. Tie Republican State
ticket was unanimously ind rsed
The morning call., 1890-09-19
Mrs Rarkin,x Shit

NEW York, Sept 1s.-Notice has been
served upon Mckee Rankin to answer in
the Supreme Court why he should not be
compelled by law to provide for the main
tenance of his family. Mrs. Rankin Is now
living with her youngest daughter, who is
16 years old, in Riverdale. Her husband
has not lived with her for nearly four years.
The morning call., 1890-09-19
RENLANIIN FRANKLIN PIEXoTTI.

BENJAMIN franklin Piexotti died in New York
yesterday morning alter long illness OF con-
sumption. Deceased was born in New YORK IN
1884 Early IN life he went To Cleveland, studied
law in the Office Of Stephen A. Douglas, and re-
moved in 1867 to this city,. In 1870, President
returned IN 1876 and IN 1877 he was appointed
Consul AT Lyons, and remained there until 1885.
Piexott was especially man OF mark among
his co.religiOuists of Jewish faith, to whose wei
fare in all directions much Of his life and en- r
gies were devoted,
The morning call., 1890-09-19

Next Sunday the cornerstone of the Epis
coDal parish church, corner of Fifteenth
street and Julian avenue, will be laid. Com
munion services will be held at IL o'clock in
the morning in the old church opposite, at
which the Right Rev. Bishop Nichols and
other clergy, will participate At the close
position
The morning call., 1890-09-19
WEIRD IMAGININGS.
A Man Applies for New Set of Internal
Organs.

Man AppI1es Tor New Set OF IhteIhHi
Organs.
John Walton, a painter who lives at CAT
Howard street, applied at the Receiving
Hospital last evening and informed DR..
Wolf that he had been bereft of all his in-
ternal organs. He wanted a new set, ne
said. and had been informed that he could
readily get them On application to the hos
pital.
"How did you lose your digestive appara-
tus?" inquired the doctor
"Oh, spooks; they took them while | was
sleeping. Just feel-there is nothing inside
of me-"
The police were informed and Walton was
detained in the City Prison pending an in-
vestigation before the Commissioners Of In
sanity this morning
The morning call., 1890-09-19
The Tacoma Smelter.

TACOMA, Sept. 1S-The initial drawing
off of bullion at the works of the Tacoma
Smelling and Refining Company occurred
this afternoon. The daily capacity is fifty
tons. The smelter has capacity for operat-
ing six stacks of fifty tons each.