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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
{" BIG BEN"
A sportsmsn's Peculiar Story OF AiliGa-
tor Hunting.

A sportsmsn's Peculiar Story of AIlIga-
tor Hunting.
Years ago near place called Enterprise,
on a point jutting into Lake Monroe; during
all bright days certain big alligator used
to lie basking in the sun. He was we'll
known to the whole neighborhood. The
entire coterie of sportsmen at the only
hotel used to call him big Ben," and
proud hunters would talk and even dream
of the time when well-aimed rifle-shot
would end his long career. But Big Ben
was as cunning as serpent, and whenever
anyone, afoot or af1oat, came unpleasantly
near he would slide off into the water-which
meant goodbye" for the rest of the day.
One morning one Of these sportsmen. pad
ding np the lake, luckily with his rifle in
his canoe. came upon Big Ben so sound
asleep that he stole up within range and put
a bullet through the aligator's brain. What
to do next was a problem. He could not tow
the monster all the way to Enterprise with
his small canoe. A bright idea struck him.
He put his visiting card in the beasts mouth
and padded swiftly back. A number Of
hunters were at the wharf, and the SLAYER
of Big Ben fastened to inform them with
apparent sincerity that while out padding
he had come within easy range Of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
DASHAWAY ASSOCIATION.

Disiucorpnration Resolved Upon at a
Recent Meeting.
AT special meeting of the Dashaway As
ISOLATION last Monday evening it was de-
cided to dissolve the corporation, and to
deed to the Trustees Of the Home for In
ebriates all right, title and interest of the
association in the institution on condition
that said Trustees shall never deed the
same to the city nor allow politics to be
mixed up with the management. The roll
of membership of the association once num-
bered 1864, but the membership has been
steadily decreased since then by death and
Withdrawals, until mere handful remains.
In 1882 the association obtained permission
of the Superior Court TO sell the Post-street
property for S150,0oo, and mortgage for
900 was Cancelled. Since that time there
has been constant litigation over this money.
After division OF the S73,500 Ashton
caused the remainder of the money to be
locked up under an injunction. The In
ebfiates' Home was established by the aSso-
citation as an adjunct in carrying out its
temperance plans.
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Brewery workmen.

The Brewery Workmen now have a snug
bank account. General Secretary Thurman
deposited 500 more yesterday, making
$500 to their credit. AT meeting of the
drivers last night four asked for readmission
and their request was granted. One was
fined $40 for using vulgar language against
the uniou." The shop delegates made very
favorable reports and stated that their work
is progressing favorably. During the week
additional work has been secured for four
teen members of the union. A letter from
President John O'Brien of the Council of
Federated Trades at Portland, Oregon.
stated that the boycott there against Vein
hardt's brewery is progressing well and the
leading saloon-keepers are taking Seattle
beer in preference to that made by Vein
hardt Secretary Thurman will go to San
Jose on Sunday 10 attend the flag dedication
of Branch No 2
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AMONG THE TOILERS.
Coast and Steamship Sailors in
Controversy Again.
Brewery Workmen's Bank Aecount-Shoe
Clerks neutrality-suspicious. Of and
On-shipbuilding Booming.

Seamen's aud the Steamship Sailors unions.
This time the difference between the organ
izations is over the regulations Of the Lum-
ber-handlers' Union. Last Saturday the
steam schooner Point Arena. manned by
steamship sailors, was dscharging lumber,
and her crew was discharged for refusing
to work overtime for less than 70 cents an
hour. The captain of the vessel then en-
gagged a new crew from the Coast Seamen' S
Union, and hence the present state of un-
pleasant affairs between the unions.
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POINT LoBoS SEWER.
Subdivisions of the District Embrace
hx the Prnposed System.


By the Proposed System
On Monday at an adjourned meeting Of
the Street Committee of the Board of Super
visors. Street Superintendent Ashworth
brought TO its attention the imp ac icabil ty
of embracing in one contract the cons rGc-
ton of the proposed Point l. hos sewer
system, because it is SO immense i'll proper
tons.
The entire cost will exceed a quarter of a
million of dollars, and, il all is included in
one contract, few, il any contractors will be
abe to bid on it. Mr., Ashworth recon-
mended that the district be subdivided into
five, aud the work let under as many diff
ferent contracts.
Yesterday the committee called another
meeting to consider the question. The
wisdom of Mr.. Ashworth's suggestion was
at once seen. and the subdivision proposed
will be recommended. The district that
the system will embrace is bounded by d
and Lake streets. Twelfth and Thirty
second avenues.
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Hexnon,ion of a Charter.

The Musicians Protective Union has
moved into its new quarters at 80 Fourth
street. The union favors sending East a
delegate TO the convention of the American
Federation of Labor and is willing to pay its
share OF the expenses. Secretary kretlow
of the local Federated Trades has received
letter stating that the American Fedora
ton has revoked the charter of the 1Ddepend-
ent Musicians Union, as the last mentioned
body obtained the charter under q misunder-
standing of the true state of its Standing
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rurni,ure-Worksrs.

At meeting of the International Furni-
ture-worbers' Union, No. 10, last night the
boycott of the Federated Trades against the
Trades and Labor Journal was Endorsed.
An expelled member was reinStated and
fined $40 for the nom payment of dues. The
Executive Committee reported that an effort
TO unionze the Coast Furniture Company
was successful and its shop will soon be
governed by the organizations rules To-
day there will meeting of the committee OF
twelve to consider plan to amalgamate
ITnions liz and 81
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SWEET CHARITY.

A Homo for Feeble Minded Children In
sonoma County.
The San Francisco and North Pacific Coast
Railroad will run an excursion to-day to
Geiston, near Glen Ellen, leaving here at
800 o'clock in the morning for the accom-
notation of those interested in public
charities who may desire to illness the lay
Of the Home for Predetermined Children.
The exercises promise to be Of great in
terest. Governor Waterman and staff will
be present, and Grand Master Conklin of
the Grand Lodge of Masons will deliver an
address The proposed structure will cost
ahnut Q20 0Q0 - -
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Wood-Carvers.

The membership of the wood-carvers' as
ISOLATION are now receiving So so day as
the regular standard of wages. which is an
increase Of so cents a day over the former
rates. A boycott is about to be declared
against certain firms that refuse to recognize
union rules. at meeting of the association
last night 1t was decided to ask -the carpen-
tiers and joiners, plaster-rs and mill bench
hands to assist in nnionizing non union mills
aud shops
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Cooks md Waiters.

AT a meeting of the Cooks and Walters
Protective Union last night the boycott Of
the blacksmths against G. A. Do, les shop
was Endorsed, and it was decided to raise
the boycotts on the following restaurants ::
Palace, Ellis, Richards, Empire and Me-
chancs. This action was taken in order to
carry out plan Of boycotting Two places at
a time instead of the wholesale plan, render
ing the boycotts less effective. The Order
OF Elks has promised to employ only union
men at its ball at the Pavilion on next
Wednesday night. The union will send
thirty-five walters to Oakland for party to
NE held there Soop
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19

The iron-molders claim TO be preparing
to strike their late employers, the members
CT the Manufacturers Association, an un-
expected blow that will settle in their favor
the long-standing disagreement 1t was re-
ported last night that three more men had
left the Union Iron Works and returned to
their homes in the East.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
THE GURuEY CAB COMFY.

THE GURNEY CAB COMPANY LATELY RE-
ceived from the East number OF new cabs, its
business having increased rapidly that the num-
Der OF vehicles on hand was found inadequate to
perform the service. This addition to the equip
ment OF the company allowed them to make neces-
sarp repairs to the first cabs which had become vir
tualIy run down IN appearance on account OF
being In constant service, day and night, since
the company started business.
They have all been put in frst-cIass order and 1t
Is the purpose OF the Quincy Cab Company to main
tain the cheapest and most perfect cab service in
the city.
The immense patronage that the Quincy Cab Com
pany enjoys is conclusive proof that the public
appreciates cheap and, at tho same time, thor
oughiy satisfactory cab service 1t
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
Ship-Buiiding Booming.

The boiler-makers and ship-builders say
that business with them is unusually brisk,
and all the members of their league are con-
stantly employed In fact, the demand for
workmen is greater than the supply of
skilled mechanics. Seven candidates were
elected ind five applications for member
ship were received last night.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
Cigar Makers.

The members of the International Cigar
makers Union, San Francisco Branch, have
all the work they can possibly attend to
and the standard rates of wages are upheld.
at meeting of the Executive Committee
last night the boycott against Bushnell and
Thurman's weekly journal was Endorsed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
AntoneiIi wins HIS suit,

Judge Wallace yesterday gave judgment
for the defendants in the case of the San
Francisco Bridge Company against Anto.
NELL and others. The suit was to recover
1924 said TO be due ON account of locomo.
tive and dump carts sold 10 the defendants
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
Shoe clerks, M.ss-Meet,pr

The shoe clerks will hold an open-air
mass-meeting to night at the junction of
Third and Market streets. All the members
of trades unions in this city and all the adj
vocates and supporters of shorter hours OF
labor are requested to be present.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
who curley Is.

Thomas Curley, now in the City Prison
on charge of numbering How Wong,
Chinese, at the corner Of Pine and Franklin
streets, has quite recently served a term of
four months for petty larceny, committed
last March. That charge was reduced from
robbery.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
No Appointments Yet.

William S. Barnes, District Attorney
elect, states that he has made no appoint
ments for assistants in his office and will not
do so until he has had time to consider fully
all applications.
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exclude competition Mr.. Ashworth thought
the work should be let in five separate con-
tracts. The resolution to subdiyide the dis
trict accordingly was carried.
Board adjourned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
A New Orchard Comp,

New Orchard Company.
The Suffer County Orchard and Land
Company has been incorporated, with a cap
ital Of $4,000 The incorporators are Isa-
dor Jacobs. j. d. Frey, Jacob Levi Jr.. 10.
seph Durney and G. n. Tharsing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19

Don't trife with cola when a % cent bottle Of
DR.. Butts Cough Syrup Will cure 1t.
For wounds, cuts and bruises Salvation OIL,
the greatpain destroyer Price % cents
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14
CARE OF ouILpnEN's TIE Eru.

Tho caro- of teeth is very important.
This should begin MS soon us there arc any
teeth to care for. Buy soft brush.
Hard brushes not only wear away tho
enamel, but they injuro tho gums and
cause them to rccodc-nnd let your littlo
boy or girl learn to use 1t while little
more thnn IN infnnt.
In cleaning the teeth 1t is not necessary
to usc powder moro than two or three
times week, but brush should bo used
every morning. Floss should DO used af-
ter each meal in order to extract any par
ticlcs of food which may bo lodged he-
tween tho teeth. The method Of using
it is simple:
Run the thread around and between
tho teeth by putting it through tho spaces
that separate them. In brushing the
teeth do not run tho brush from right to
left, but up aud down; this lots tho
bristlcs in between tho tocth, thereby
cleaning them thoroughly all around
Neao York Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14
In 1864 China supplied nipetv-sev

In 1864 China supplied ninety-scven
per cent. of the tea consumed in the world,
and India three per cent. In 1883 she
supplied forty-three per cent. and India
tiftyninc per cent. This decline is reia-
tive, and not real, owing to increased
consumption. But the India growers are
prospering immensely and going ahead
rapidly, the result of superior intelligence,
the introduction of improved machinery,
and better methods, while China has kept
up her old system. 1t is said that pro-
minent Indian planters have expressed the
belief that within few years Indian tea
can be sold in the European and Amcri-
can markets atten aud fifteen cents Per
pound, equal in quality and flavor to
Chinese tea now selling ut from five to
eight times this sum.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

There were altogether about 300 dis.
tinct epidcmics of influenza in Europe
between 1910, when the disease was first
noted at Malta, and 1850. In 1920 the
whole of Europe suffered severely.
According to statistics published by n
Hungarian paper, the disease caused 90S
deaths in London in one week, and in
Vienna 60,0J0 persons were affected.
In 1877 and 174S there were further
outbreaks, and the deaths in one week
in London amounted to 1000. In 1775
domestic animals were first attacked by
it. In 1852 10000 persons fell i'll of it
in ST. Petersburg in twenty-four hours.
In st. Petersburg quininc has been served
out daily to the troops, mixed with vodka,
the Russian brandy.
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Trials of City Pedestrians.

A very little thing will make man
feel very cheap. Now, how often man
kicks himself mctaphorically for little
incident on the street that no one notices.
H, is walking along, and he runs into
another man coming in tine opposite
direction. He steps to his left Just rs
the ctner man steps to his right, and tie
two confront each other again. Then,
while the one steps the other way, the
other goes that way, too, and there is
another blockade. Then each grabs
convulsivelv at the others arms to push
him cut of the way, and, finally, both
feeling very sheepish, go their respective
ways cursing himself and the other fellow
for being couple of clumsy clodhoppers.
The best thing to do if you run into n
man point blank is not to get flurried,
but to stop still. If there is one other
street incident that rifles a man il is to
walk ahead of friend and then turn and
make some remark to dead stranger,
who looks at you with a kindly pity as if
lac thought you were crazy. The sor-
rows of the pedestrian are numerous, ius
deed d.-&. Lonis Star iSaDincs.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

In 1855 there we're in Europe 81, ,000,-
900 Protcstants, 40, 600, 900 of the Grce.
Church and so, 900, 600 Roman Catholics.
In 1886 there were sO,oOo,o 900 Protes-
tants, 100000 of the Greek Church
and 154, 900, 900 Roman Catholics. So
that 'Thile the Catholics increased by
less than twice their former number,
and the Greeks little more than twice,
the Protcstants increased nearly two and
half times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14
CANDY MAKING.

There nrc few more enjoyable and In
spiriting pleasures for the young, looking
for sport indoors, than to get into clean
kitchen, with brisk fire, aud have a
genuine, old-fnshioncd ''cnndy pull F"
The fun itself il exhilarating, tho resulta
OF such IN evenings pleasure aro do
cidedly sweet and satisfactory for mnny
days thereafter. In this case 1t il hard
60 "improvc on tho old way," for such
crisp and delicious sticks IA aro mado
after the following ancient formula, aro
certainly very ''hard to bent" OF
course, clean hands, clean aprons and
clean implements arc the worry frat ro-
quisites. Now put two' quarts of real
molnsscs, the best quality, but not syrup,
into IL bright saucepan, nnd boil modor-
ntcly, stirring brislely, until ii is suili-
ciently thickcncd, until, when little is
dropped into cold watcr,or upon hand
ful of snow, 1t Immediately becomes hard
and brittle. Then stir into it one ton
spoonful OF cream Of tartar, and simmcr
ten minutes longer. This makes it whito
nnd tender. Then remove from the fire,
and stir in one ounce of essence of winter
green. This gives it good flavor, 4
peculiar relish. Now Tbhr thd' Whole
into u brttered fiat dish, and put in II
cold plac, till it is of n proper consistency
to DO easily handled. Now butter tho
hands, and with two persons, two pnirs
of hands, draw out the mess, and fold
over, and "pull" again, and repeat, nd
libitum, till it is very light in color, and
smooth and delicate in texture. At this
juncturc the real pulling is where The fun
generally comes in. Lastly, draw it out
sufficiently to cut in prorcr sizo and
length for "sticks," lay thcr, on n fiat
buttercd dish, and when perfectly cold,
this oldfashioncd candy ID ready to car,
is easily disposed of, for it is the best Of
its kind, not excepting the brittle flakes
of molasscs candy found at the confec-
tioners. Another kind of home e-madc
candy-of sugar, is very good, and easily
made. Put into saucepan six cups OF
granulatcd sugar, one cup of vinegar, or
lemon juice, if preferred, ono cup of hot
water, one large spoonful of butter, one
teaspoonful of carbonate Of soda, dis.
solved in II little hot water. Boil all these
ingredients together, moderately, for
forty minutes, stirring occasionally. Add
o large spoonful OF vanilla. This candy
can be either poured upon buttcrcd
plate, to cool, or pulled like the moasses
candy, and made into sti es.-Ne,o York
Observer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

According to the New York Sun the
sixth attempt to reach the snowy crown
of the loftiest Of Africa's summiss has
proved successful, and forty years alter
the humble missionary Re3r:a.n,
''weaponed only with an umbrella" dis
covered the mountain, the German flag
has been raised Oh the highest point OF
Kilima-Njaro. DIR. Hans Meyer is the
fortunate climber, and this is his second
attempt to reach the pinnacle of Kibo, the
higher of the great mountains two sum-
mits. At any elevation CT 1850 feet
he stood on the highest point of the
Dark Continent. In most of the pre-
vious attempts the explorers, unaccom-
panied by white comrades, have found
their native escort useless above the snow
line, if indeed they could tempt the
blacks into the snow region. They have
therefore been defeated by the difficult
tics and pcrils of making the further as
cent alone.
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RECIPES.

Scallopcd Potatoes-Parct the potatoes,
cover the bottom of baking-dish with
bread crumbs, then add layer of sliced
potatoes, then bits of butter, salt and
pepper; fill the dish with alternate lay.
ers, wet the whole with milk, and bake
the whole for IN hour and half.
Spanish Fritters-Trm the crust from
some stale bread, bakers, or, if home
made, it should be very light Cut in
any pretty, fanciful shape, and soak in
mixture of beaten egg, ono cupful OF
cream or milk, two tablcspoonfuls of
sugar, and little nutmeg and cinnamon.
Fry light brown, and eat with stcwcd
fruit or a sweet saIcc.
Indian Sandwiches-These may be
made from mixture of veal or chicken,
mixed with chopped cooked ham or
tongue. After the two are rubbed TO-
gether, to each half pint may be added a
tablespoonful of stock, teaspoonful OF
essence of archovy or little lemon
juice. Cut thin slices of bread from t1e
loaf, then with round biscuit cutter cut
out the sandwiches, butter each lightly,
and toast until golden brown. Spread
over them while hot thin layer of the
mixture, and press two together.
Picked Chicken--Clcan and boil until
tender nice young chicken; when done
remove the meat, rejecting the bones and
skin. Cut the meat into neat pieces and
put them in 4 glass jar. Take sufficient
broth to half fill the jar and sdd an equal
quantity of good cider vinegar, twelve
whole cloves, same of allspice, blade of
mace, bay leaf and slice ns onion.
Bring to boiling point and pour while
hot over the chicken, stand aside, un-
covered, to cool. When cold, cover.
1t will be ready to use in twenty-four
hours.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

The Ne'e York Tribune draws attention
to the fact that for 110 years to come, no
nan, woman or child will write the cur
rent date without using the figure 8; fo;
nineteen years during that period two 9's
must be written-in 1899, 1909, 1919,
1929, 1889, 1949, 1859, 1869, 1879,
.19s9, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1898, 1894,
1895, 1896, 1897, 1898; and for one
year-1999- three 9s will have to be
set down. OF the people now living, it
Is safe to say that not one viii ever write
the date of his or her time without using
q Q. Besides minding their IS aad q's,
the next three generations Elust give par
ticular heed to their 9's. Nine has never
been regarded as a particularly lucky
number, but beyond question the years in
which it will hold so conspicuous a place
will bring benefits of undreamed of value
to the world.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.

WHAT ONE MAY EAT WITH TIE pNoEns!
There arc q number Of things that tho
most fashionable people now cat at tho
dinnez table with their tlngcs. They
arc:
Olives, to which fork should never
bo applied.
Asparagus, whether hot OF cold, when
served whole, rs it should be.
Lettuce, which should DO dipped In tho
dressing or in little salt.
Celery, which may properly be placed
on tho tablo-cloth beside tho plate.
Strawberries, when served with tho
stem on, as thcy usually aro In tho most
elegant houses.
Bread, toast and oil tarts and small
cakes.
Fruits Of MI kinds, except melons and
preserves, Which aro eaten with a spoon.
-Fiedyuns.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

There has been amazing progress even
IN the South Seas since the last century,
observes the Washington Star. From
the days when the inhabitants feastcd on
n pair of fine missionaries for breakfast
to the present time, when novelist Steven
son roams at will among the cannibal ISL
ands, feeding his fancy rather than the
native stomach, it is not so long
measured in years, But measured in
moral results it is infnity. 1t should
also be added that progress is killing oG
these islanders as rot kills sheep.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-03-14

The consumption of food per head in
Victoria is in excess of that in America
and Europe, and yet the climate of Aus.
tralia requires that a man should eat less.
The increase of hcpatic and nervous dis.
cases in Australia is thought to be due
largely to the amount of meat consumed
by its inhabitants. Thus it seems that
the chcapness of food has its cons Us wei
IS its pros.