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SAVED BY A LIZARD.

A Sleeping Miner Warned of the Pres
ence of~n Rattlesnake.
AD item headed Saved by Cockatoo"
in a recent number of the Free Press re-
minds another writer of an incident equally
s strange that happened in the summer oil
1852.
A man named Anderson and myself were
prospecting in California. In those days
there were no railroads on the Pacific Coast
and miners generally shouldered their blank
cts, shovels, picks and pans and tramped, as
they called it, from one section OF the MIN
ing country to another, lying down on the
ground when night overlook them, their
blankets being their only bedding. For
some time | followed this kind of life, and
one day. while walking pretty lively until
noon we stopped in the shade oil a large
tree 10 cook and eat our dinner, smoke our
pipes and take a rest. The day, 1t being
pretty warm, after taking smoke we Jay
down on our blankets and soon 1el asleep.
We had not been resting long when was
partially conscious OF something nlttns
across nv face. Soon 1elt IL again. anu d
kind OF chaiteIiug noise so aroused me tnat
| opeppd my ewes. but did not move very
shortly ii came again, when saw 1t was one
of the California switts. species OF the
lizard, common in that part OF the country
They are about six inches in length, OF
reddish color and quite harmless. They are
also possessed OF some intelligence, as the
sequel will snow. As the lizard passed over
my face a third time | raised 10 sitting
position, fully aware of some impending
DANGER Looking around saw on one side
of me. near by. the little swift intently
watching my movements. ana on the other
side. not six feet distant. large rattlesnake,
laHly moving toward me. As | sprang TO
my feet his rattleS gave the signal OF danger
SO of.tn heard in that section Of the country
during the dry season. | looked for my
little reScurer-for the swift had no doubt
saved my life-but he had disappeared in
the grass The snake | DISPATCHED with
my sjN-shOoter. he had nine raitles and
measured > feet 3 inches IN length.
| never shah forget the little bright eyes
Of the swift as he watched me after his mis-
sion Of mercy, ana why he should warn me
az the coming danger is one of the mysteries
of my MemOhiS Avalanche
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IRoN-MOLDERs UNION.

They Have Voted to Join the Federated
Trades Council.
A protracted meeting of the Iron-molders'
Union was held at K. r. B. Hall last even
ing. with President Valentine in the chair.
After the reading of the minutes, dona-
tons were read from the following labor
organizations: Riggers' Protective Union
of San Francisco; Typographical Union,
No. 81, of San Francisco; balance from
Joint trades ball; Boot and Shoe-makers'
White Labor League; Bakers Union Of
Los Angeles; Tanners and Curriers'; Long
shore Lumbermen: Cigar-makers' Union of
Tacoma; Irom-molders Union, No. 6, Of
Pittsburg, Pa; Iron-molders Union, No.
55, of Nashville, Tennessee; Iron-molders
Union. No. 1919, of Sacramento; Iron-mod-
ers Union, No. 142, of Hannibal. Mo-;
Central Labor Union of Cleveland, Ohio.
1t was decided by the union of this city
that it would make immediate application
to be admitted to the Federated Trades.
The Los Angeles union has announced by
letter that it will also join the federation in
that city as soon as it is organized
A letter was read which had been for
warded from molder of Peoria, ILL., 1t
was from Friel, the Eastern agent, who is
said to be engaged in the business of pro-
curing scab molders for this city. 1t stated
that the molders who had been sent out
here were making 81 a day; that board is
only S4 week. and that the police is in
sympathy with them, which is guarantee
of protection. The. letter was one which
had evidently fallen into the wrong hands.
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Personal NOTES.

DR.. w. II. Sanders of Chicago is at the
Grand.
DR.. G. C. Bowers of San Jose is at the
Palace.
DIR. G. Tucker Smith, Q. S. N, is at the
Palace.
E. p. Stone. U. S. N, and wife are at the
Baldwin.
Lieutenant C. B. Wedges, U. S. A, is at
the Grand.
o, p. Dobbins, an attorney Of Suisun. is at
Judge S Scion Hol of Sacramento is at
p. A. Bnell, lumbe man of Stockton, is
at tine Grand.
John c. MOCK, merchant of Colusa, is
at the Grand.
J. b. Peakes, hotel-man of Santa Cruz, is
at the Palace.
James Deetrick, a railroad man of Tulare,
is at the Baldwin.
Theo ". Peterson, manufacturer of San
Jose, is at the Lick.
Thomas Fl. Dawson of the Corning OBJ
server is at the Grand
Ex- Congressman James A. Loutitt of
Stockton is ut the Grand.
w. II. Holabird, a real estate man of Los
Angeles. is at the Palace.
j. Z. Egan. a prominent resident of Vir-
ginia, New, is AT the Lick.
L. NJ. Douglas United States Geological
Survey, is at the Occidental.
Gilbert Tompkins of Souther Farm, near
San Leandro, is at the Palace
Ex-PTesident Ernesto Carazo and family,
OF Nicaragua, are at the o .cidental.
j. II. Whited Division Superintendent of
the Contra Pacific Railroad at Wadsworth
New. is ut the Palace.
Mrs. w. II. Lee and daughter, wife aud
daughter Of the proprietor of the Tacoma
Hotel at Ia 0ma, are guests at the Baldwin.
j. Homer Frilch, who has been spending
his vacati n in MendocinO County. hunting
deer and elk, returned Thursday on the
steamer Emily.
James p. Williams, wealthy Connecti-
cut man, is travelling through California
with party of friends, and will be at the
Occidental for few days.
Judge and Mrs. p d. Cheney started for
their home in Illinois last evening BY way
of the Northern Pacific. Mrs. S. L. Thorn
accompanied them as far MS Mount Shasta,
where she will visit for few days.
Captain T. p. Fl. Whitelaw, the wre.ker,
who has been mp in Victoria and vicinity
for the past six months, has returned to
town and was warmly greeted by his friends
on Change yesterday.
Ex-senator Caminett expected to go to
Sacramento Thursday, but press of bust
ness compelled him to postpone his depart
ure, and he will now remain until this
evening, making his headquarters at the
State Board of Trade.
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CROOKS TURNED LOOSE.

Known Thieves Temporarily Detained
in Prison Set Free.
The sneak-thieves, piekpockeis, burglars
and footpads who had been locked up at
the City Prison 6uring the days of the
Native Sons celebration were released yes
terday. When the city began to fill up with
strangers, Chief Of Police Crowley issued
orders to his men to arrest all known
Crooks at sight, and to take them to
prison. so that the city would be
free from burglaries, thefts and robber-
les which usually follow such great
gatherings as that which San francisco has
Just seen. 1t proved to be very wise pre-
caution, for only two or three cases OF petty
thefts were reported to the police, aud these
thieves are now undergoing punishment.
The gang picked up by detectives and
officers in haunts well known to the police,
and upon the streets, was osed OF ex-
conyicts or other criminals and their sus-
pected associates.
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HARRISON CLUB.
Republican Policy Discussed and Candi.
a ntrs lnhnrseh.

Republican Policy Discussed and Candi.
dates Endorsed.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Harrison
Club was held last night at its headquarters
in the Mission-street Music Hall, under the
Craftsmanship of j. II. Mahoney.
Before the regular business Of the meet
ing was proceeded with. several war-horSeS
OF the PARTY addressed The clnb on matters
Of party policy, Among the number were
Joseph NJ Litcht ED, Captain VII am F.
SwsSeY, EagaT Briggs ana Charles JseSSo n,
Who. among other matters, drew attention
a. the tect that Democrats always vote, and
thsE Republicans Sh0G q not nee ect tneT
GuUV in thai particular because they BE-
iievad now they had e wals-0Ner. 10
view of the forthcoming primaries, these
gen tlener also urged unity of action upon
tht nPutbers 50 thnt petty differences might
hp furcoltan ana strong municipal ana leglS-
1siivt .ic'-ets presented 20 the people. II
Ire Republican clubs determine anon par
: ms -hfs rbprSe. the sneaker one and ali
fssU-ea chem Of q sweeping victory IN the
-.l. s. well n the S5ate.
ser several az the members had enter
tanned ths c.nh with songs ChaIg man Maho-
uev suNd..1csd ths reEgiaC nraeT OF business.
Under TINS head The CHAIR was authorized
roalp.fri : con. M zee OF three TO confer
with .Cil-aT Gonna. fi'eas from Other clUhs IN
the Tw-ary-t ourth senatorial District Tor
the purpose 81 see.rn NJ headquarters, pat
tn. 4 Na'eh over pte,.2 registration and
appointing caDtain. sid ben g aats 70 serve
duri-g lie CsmpaEa. AesSTS 0'CounoT,
Cornell aud Harrington We're appointed.
Jp0u the suggestion Of tba Chair il was
decided 10 organic 4 III aIic RECEIPT On 10 hon.
w " Morrow up n his return =. n Wash
inston. Captain SwsSey, Char'es Jackson
and L. T. Cas0n, together with the Chairman,
were thereupan chosen as a committee 10
take sli necessary steps Tor securing the CO.
oreratIon Of the CITY clubs in IGNORING the
returning statesman.
Joseph n. Li;chfeld. Edgar Briggs and
Charles Jackson received the clubs mlOrse-
ment for the Offices Of Railroad Commits
siuner, Public Administrator and District
At,ornry. respectively, after which the
meeting adjourned.
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HARMONY PREVAILS.
Republicans Preparing for an
Early Primary.
General Cutting Says He Is Not Posing as
a Candidate for Ccngress-Club
Meetings and Notes.

The Republican, County Committee met at
headquarters last night, DR.. r. c. Meyers
presiding.
Myer Jacob reported that the Executive
Committee had met the Presidents and Vice
Presidents of the various precinct clubs and
also the State Central Committee, and at
the meetings campaign matters were dis
cussed with the RESULT that in every direc-
ton are indications that the Republican
party is thoroughly harmonious.
The meeting was followed by an executive
session, at which arrangements were made
to issue call for primaries as quickly as
possible.
A number of vacancies created by excused,
moved and ineligible applicants for reglstra-
ton offices will be filled on Mogdiy.
The Executive Committee will meet on
Monday night to arrange details. Whom the
County COMMITTEES meets next Wednesday
evening the date of the convention viii most
probably be fixed
AT present there are but thirty-eight va
gancieS as United States Supervisors, and all
the positions will be filed by Monday.
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COUKSING.
Dogs Which VIII Run at Newark To-

Dogs which VIII Run at Newark To-
Morrow.
The first meet of the season will take place
at Newark tomorrow. There were thirteen
dogs entered last evening for the meet, five
of which are from Oakland. Mr. Shea has
a fine lot of hares now on the grounds and
many of them are old stagers and should
give the best Of the dogs great run. The
first dog will receive SIS the second S15 and
the third and fourth dogs So each. Mr.. John
Grace will officiate as judge and Mr. j. Nc
Cormack as slipper. The following was the
result of the draw:
p Mullins Chance meets T. }. CroDin's Look
out; 7. Connell's Mark Devlln meets p. Leon
ards Berkeley Lass; j. Shea's Dexter meets L.
WelsRs Unknown: Mr.. Hynes' Lily Hynes
meets j. Shea's Nellie Bly,; ID. LeOnad's Oak
land Chief meets z. Mullins Lady Washington
7. Mullins George Washington meets j. Shea's
McGinty. j. j. Edmonds' Pippin Jr. bye.
There are also two private matches to be
off
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BuRRIS CARRIES HIS POINT.
Judge Murphy weaLens and Postpones
Rta Trial.

Judge Murphy WeaLens and Postpones
ate TRIAL.
It was not necessary TO issue an attach
ment lot John T. BUrriS when his case was
called by Jodge MuTrhy yesterday morning.
l9e had looked iB the County Jail on the
previous night, 50. 0f course, was IN the Gus
tody az tie Sheriff, ana had no alternative
bat 60 go as be was bid.
Are you ready Tor your tIial?' asked the
Judge.
Your Honor" said the prisoner, plalnt-
lively, i am Toe III 10 stand 4 trial new; be-
sides have no attorney. If Won wish addi-
tl0nsi aflldavitS | can procure them for You.
The sung in the judges tone had almost
died out when he replied. HE was serry,'
he said. hut II looked a little strange 10 him
that man could be 100 sick for trial When
lie was able 10 be around town as though
nothing allied him."
Burris denied hat he had been out and
called upon the Deputy Sheriff, who found
him in bed, TO bear him out But the Judge
shock his head. and said it would BE- lmpOs-
sible to discredit his Informant, who had seen
him (Burris) on the street only short time
before.
You seem to be in good condition now"
added the Judge.
Your Honor" replied Burris, 81 have
not slept for forty-eight hours, and cannot
eat. II was with great deal Of eXertion
that / got out OF bed yesterday.
The Judge pondrred over the situation for
a moment, and finally decided to postpone
the case to be reset. AMI fixed the bail at
$1,000
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CUTTING AND CONGRESS.

His appointment Brigadier-GeneraI.
Not Candidate.
General John T. Cutting states that he
never posed as candidate for Congress
from the Fourth District All that has been
done and said in that connection has been
the work Of enthusiastic friends of bis. In
relation 10 his appointment as Brigadier-
General Of the National Guard the following
letter is fully explanatory:
SAN FRANCISCO Sept. IL, 1890.
To the Editor Morning al SIR My alien
ton has been called to an article in your issue Of
this morning, headed. Opposition 10 Cutting"
In which IL is stated that at The time GeneI al
Gu ting appointed Brigadier General, by
Governor Waterman, the National Guard de-
sired That the undersigned should be appointed,
and hat General Cutting was sent to Sacra-
meutO 10 plead my cause. but came back 10 San
francisco with the lille.
Permit NE to say that am not advised as 10
whether the National Guard desired my appoint
meut or not. but / do know that General Cut
my behalf, but that he went there voluntarily,
and OF his own accord fof that purpose ana did
not come back with the title of Brieadier- q en-
raj, and that all OF his actions, In that cOnnec.
non, are fully known to me and uude rstood and
have always been, aud that his conduct Ia The
matter was perfectly honorable, fair. candid and
straightforward, and have never had any cause,
nei,ber have L now, neither has any National
Guardsman any cause to criticize his action In
that connection In any manner.
BY publishing this you will do an act OF Justice
10 General Cutting, and confer favor on Yours
D.. truly, JOHN II. DICKINSON,
Colonel First Infantry, N q, G.
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A NEW wIGwAM.
Republican Enterprise Displayed for the
Coming Campaign.

Republican Enterprise Displayed for the
Coming Campaign.
a new Republican wjgwam is being con-
strucred at the northeast corner Of Jones
and Eddy streets. One of the old Blaine
Inylnci5les proposed the erection of the
building. and the idea was jumped at. The
InYincibles had $1,000 ready for an emer-
gpucy Of this character, and Dan Burns, the
enthusiastic Republican, tossed over his
check for $1,000
In tMeuty-four hours after the scheme
was presented the necessary funds-Sl0,0O0
were ID the hands of Building Com
mi ttee. lease OF a lot was obtained and a
swarm If mechanics were at work.
The new wigwam vii be 10Ox130 feet, and
front on Eddy street. The side walls from
IT md to cOrnice will be % feet high. The
stare will BE- large and a gallery Will extend
arc md three sides. The seating accommO-
dst.on viii provide for over 1000 people.
Tie structure Will be composed altogether
VI wood.
The Building Committee is as follows
\. W. Spaulding, General Theodore Reich
ert and Colonel +. w. Sumner.
a formal opening is being arranged for
the first day OF next month. Afterward
there will be music and speeches in the
building every weekday evening during the
cam algn, and the Republican State Cen
trai Committee will use it for all general
meetings.
The following are the officers of the In.
Iyineibles; President, a. 6. Booth; Vice
President, a. w. Scott; Secretary, Theodore
fletcher; Treasurer, J. b. Stetson; Di-
Iect0rs-W. W. Montague, G. l.. TAYLOR, Ed
r. Preston, c. I. Bassett, d. NJ Burns
y, w. Spaulding and f. w. Sumner.
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back of Wolsey's woods. The dogs ran
ahead along the edge of the swamp, fol-
lowed closely by the searchers. Suddenly
the dogs stopped, and the men, running up.
found the missing child standing in water
up to its neck. The little fellow was almost
exhausted. He was carried home, and med
ical aid summoned. The child's flesh was
shrivelled u, from being so long in the wa
ter The doctors think that he must have
stood in the pond the greater part OF the
night. The doctors say he will recover
New York special to ST. Louis Republic.
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bringing the butcher-wagon case of Mark
Strouse to trial. The case has now been
postponed until October 2lst. which is prac-
tically making Mr.. Strouse present of
which they are due ending October LIST.
During all this time the eleven peddling--
wagons are running, much to the injury of
the retail butchers, who are loud in their
complaints against the procrastinating
authorities. They say that they only wish
to have the issue brought to legal termina-
ton, and If they are defective of course
thew will abide by the result.
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MARKHAm,s RECEPTION.


The Morrow Club Entertains the Future
Governor.
An informal reception was rendered Col
onel II. ii. Markham by the Morrow Club,
at the corner of Union and Powell streets,
last evening. The rooms of the club were
crowded, and when Colonel Markham ar
rived he was received with an ovation. He
responded in short speech, which was well
received. band of music was in attend
aAce and refreshments were served in the
reception-roOm.
The membership of the club is about 300.
ID. Il. Jackson is President and BENJAMIN
.InneS SECRETARY
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The meeting of tine Dry-goods Clerks As
seciation was well attended last evening.
In relation to the early-closing movement
favorable reports were received. The deal
ers on Sixth street promised to close up at
s o'clock every evening except Saturdays,
provided other stores of the neighbOrhood
would consent to do the same. Eight
Kearny- stores had signed the agr &C.
ment to close early.
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FOUND BY DOGS.


A Baby WHICH staod Tor Hours In Wnler
Up tn lis Neck.
George W. Bayer, PIX years old, of Long
Island City, was missed from his home re-
Gently. His parents and friends searched
for the boy far into the night. but failed to
find him. The search was resumed at day
light, and two bunting dogs called into re-
QUESTION. An apron which the child had
worn was held up for them TO smell of, and
{ he dogs were started Oh the scent. followed
by the searching party. About6 o'clock the
men had followed the dogs to large swamp
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A Drowned Man Identified.

One of the drowned men brought to the
Morgue yesterday afternoon has been iden-
tilted as Charles Bigalay, Frenchman, 81
years of ago. He had been sick at the
French Hospital and was discharged about
ten days agr. No money was found on his
person. He had been living at the Hotel
des Alpes, on Pacific street. since his dis
charge from the hospital. He left no fam
lily and will be buried at the city's expense.
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The Fremont Republican Club met at
their room, % Market street, last evening.
Final arrangements were made for the
picnic, which is TO be held at Badgers Park
tomorrow. After a few speeches by promi-
neut members the club adjourned with three
cheers for Colonel Markham and the whole
ticket
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Evening registration will begin tonight
ard will continue until the commencement
OF precinct registration. The central office
Will be open every night until 8 o'clock.
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The regular Democratic County Commit
tee, Deuprey faction. will hold a convention
at Irving fall on the 22d inst at which a
straight municipal ticket will be nominated
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-13

Arrangements were made by the Uphol-
sterer's Union to hold mass-meeting at an
early date for the purpose of bringing
members into the union. Three candidate
were initiated and four applications re-
ceiyed.
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Out of the Fire

Only those who have suffered from salt rheum in
the worst form can know the agonies caused by this
dreadful disease. Hoods Sarsaparla has had re-
markable success In curing salt rheum, as well as
all affections OF the blood.
II owe the s,me gratitude to Hoods Sarsapart,Ia
that one would to his rescuer from burning build-
Ing L was tormented with salt rheum and had to
leave off work altogether. My face, about tina ewes
would be swollen and scabbed. my hands and part
OF my body would be raw sores for weeks at time.
my flesh would seem SO rotted that | could roll
pieces from between my fingers as large as a pea.
One physician called 1t typo poison, and gave me
medicine accordingly; but salt rheum cannot be-
cured In that way Finally I bought a bottle of
Hoods Sarsaparlila. 1t helped me SO much that 1
took second and third bottle, and was entirely
cured" Ihave not been troubled with salt rheum
since."-A D. ROBINS, Hagar street, Jamaica
Plain, Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. II; six for S. Prepared onlv
by G. l. HOOD 4 CO., Apothocarles, Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
mr15 cod
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For the Judgeship,

District Attorney j. D. Page will be can
didate before the Republican convention for
the office of Superior Judge, long term. and
candidate for short term judgeship.
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Edward Mcdonnell of Allentown, .Pa.,
lhlnks ne owns the smallest dog. 1t is 8
months old and weighs four ounces.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-13

The Coopers' Union donated 500 to the
striking molders, and decided to assess
every member 81 per month as long as the
strike lasts.
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Adjournment followed.
INDIGNANT BUTCHERS.

They Object 10 the Long Delay of the
Butcher Wagon Case.
The members Of the Butchers Associa-
tion are much exercised over the delays in