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The morning call., 1891-07-26
THE wHEEIMEN.
A Club Run to Lake PiIarcitos-LocaI
Notes of Interest.

A Club Run to Lake PiIarcitos-Local
Notes of Interest.
To-day the Bay City Wheelmen will 90 to
Lake Pilarcitos, San Mateo County, for a
club run. The start will be made at 8
o'clock from the corner of Twenty-frst and
Mission streets and around the bay road to
the point which branches off to the lake
The road, although rather rough is one of
tie most picturesque around San Francisco.
The return will be made via the big dam
into San Mateo. The distance will be about
forty miles.
On Sunday next the club will go to San
Mateo. and on August 9th picnic run will
be had through Golden Gate Park and out
tn Lake Honda.
The Oak Leaf Wheelmen have Endorsed
the ticket nominated by the Bay City Wheel
men and have promised the hearty support
of the club during the campaign, so that the
ticket Is hound to win.
The ticket nominated is as follows: Chief
Consul. A; 81. Wright. Stockton; Vice-Con-
sui, DR.. Van Orden, Oakland; Secretary
Treasurer, c. M. LaDgton, San Francisco;
RepresentatiyeS-at-L arge-Len. ID. Owens
Of San Francisco, AL Col of San Jose, OS-
valid Granicier of San Jose, Charles A.
Elliott l. T., of San Francisco.
The RaZZe Dazzle Bicycle Club, an Or
ganiZation composed of some eight or ten
boys from II TO Is years of age, have been up
to number of tricks lately to gain them
selves rather unenviable notoriety. 1t is
said that their latest device is to come out in
green suit similar to that of the Bay Citys,
and a cap also like that of the same club,
which generally leads people to suppose that
they are Bay City wheelmen. II can readily
be seen. however, that the emblem on the
capeis not the Maltese cross of that club.
The decision OF the National Racing Board
regarding the novice standing of Waller,
Foster, Pickard and Aleayaga is awaited
with great deal Of interest This may give
both the novice races to the men who I'm
ishcd second.
David Marshall and II. F. Barber have
just returned from a weeks tour through
the Santa Cruz Mountains brown as berries,
but well satisfied withal with their jaunt.
They visited Santa Cruz, Capitola and all
the surrounding towns.
The correspondent of local paper de-
voted to wheeling, writing from San Fran
cisco, remarks that the Bay City Wheelmen
nominated their l.. A. w. ticket without, In
any way. consulting the present Chief Con-
sui, Dr.. Hill. The latter, who is member
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cious of tropical nuts; and fig, pomegranate
and other trees yielding luscious fruits.
Hedges of jasmine lead up to the doors OF
the planters residences, and vie in sweet
ness with the night blooming cereus and the
myriad variety of roses, which grow on
shrubs rather like trees than like the
stuuted bushes of our northern climate.
One of the most striking beauties of the
lower Mississippi is found in its grand
magnolias. This Towering giant often
reaches the height of ninety feet. The
form is symmetrical, and each particular
bough has individual qualities. The leaves
are large and crisp, where the surface is
exposed to the sun of polished dark green,
but of velvety gray underneath. While
the foliage of the live-oak, with which the
magnolia is generally found in company, is
forever bending aud rustIing in the breeze,
the magnolia has no response to the coquetry
of the winds. But as a recompense for the
beauty of wavy motion and the music Of
Eoliau whispering, this imperial tree
wears robe of splendid blossoms, the like
of which is difficult to match in the vegeta-
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BILE kingdom. These blossoms look like
greatly magnifed orange blossoms, and
they are so fragrant that the rich scent is
almost oppressive. The magnolia tree in
tull bloom, with the Spanish moss enshroud-
ing it in gray, neutral background, makes
q wonderful picture.
The scenic interest of the forest, and
swamps of the lower Mississippi has always
something of mystery and gloom associated
with 1t. All things are on water-level,
and gazing alOft through the towering trees
makes one feel as if he were in some under
ground cavern, getting glimpes of sunlight
through chinks and crevces. In spots
where there is an opening in the trees, and
a flood OF sunlight can enter, the lush
earth bursts into a profuson of the most
gorgeous-hued flowers. The scarlet flower
of the lobeia flashes like coal of fire; the
hydrangea, in the north, timid shrub. be-
comes a great mound OF delicate blue
flowers; and the fuchsia towers upward a
stalwart tree, radiant with countless flowers
OF white, crimson and purple.
The great characteristic industry of Loui-
siana is the culture of the sugar cane and
the manufacture of the cane into sugar and
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A DYING SONS APPEAL.

Mother, oh mother. beloved and dear,
Come to your son as he lies dying here.
Speak to me, comfort me, tighten the task,
Smooth the path over; Oh grant what ask!
Don't linger so long on that faraway shore,
But take near my bed thy seat of yorei
Press me again to your fond loving breast,
In your fair arms am longing to restl
Thy motherly love, with its winning ways dear.
Would take from grim death its horror and feari
Thy presence would bring to soft soothing balms
And my anguish would vanish viewing thy
charms!
Thy radiant halo would shine forth so bright
That the darkest OF paths would become the most
light;
And thy escort. know. to that echoless shore
Would help, oh my mother to smooth tho path o'eri
July, 1891 OEJ.
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Mr.. Spurgeon has always been perfectly
appalling in his readiness to deal with in
science in the house of God. The finest case
on record is perhaps one in which three
young fellows came in and settled Them
selves conspicuously in the gallery with
their hats on. In vain the officials requested
them to uncover. OF course, Mr.. Spurgeon'a
eye was soon upon them, and leading his
discourse around to the respect which ALI
Christians are bound to show for the feel
ings of others, my friends" he said, ''tha
other day went into Jewish synagogue
and naturally uncovered my head; but ON
looking around perceived that all the rest
wore their hats. and so, not wishing to off
fend against what I supposed to be their
reverent practice, though contrary to my
own, conformed to Jewish use and put on
my hat will now ask those three young
Jews up In tho gallery to show the same
defer ence to our Christian practice In the
house OF God as | was prepared to show
them when visited their synagogue and
take off their hats" He would indeed be
pedant and prig who could refuse a SYM
pathetic smile of approval, even In the sane
tuary, to rebuke SO genial, so witty aud so
just-Contemporary Review.
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LINES FROM SORROWS BARD.

TOO. s.
Fare thee well, thou lovely maiden beauty's daugn.
ter. fare thee WE'LL
Unto thee the sorrowladen minstrel wakes his Joy.
less shell;
Wakes to thee tender token OF love naught could
conceal
OF love that none have spoken and love that few
can teeli
Though tits true I scarcely knew thee, having
known thee not before
Than to hear thee ana to view thea love dem.n6ad
nothing more,
Cursed be the lot that tore me from the 1oys Of
dawning timel
Cursed be the fate that bore me from the beauty.
breathing climei
Even as once tine blissful bowers of primevaI hu,
mankind
In their wealth OF all that showers rapture on tia
heart and mind,
Seemed amid the bounteous measure still for some
thing more to greye
Until in the realm OF pleasure sprung the meek-eYea
virgin-Eve.
So that modern woodland Aidenn-remnant Of q
trackless Wild,
Seemed gladden., lovely maiden when ia fair
frequenter smiled:
Scenes by nature long selected the poets para
disc
Seemed to brighten when reflected in the blue
depth OF thine eyes
When the sweet meilfuous flowing of the streamlss
In its llmpid crystal glowing all the beauty of thy
face,
When amid the giant forest in the shade OF redwood
bowers.
Often smillngy thou bOrest natures wildly nurture6
flowers
When beneath the sable heavel, where It's lamps
serenely hung.
Blazed the campfire Of the even and remembered
songs sung.
Lightly rang thy cheerful laughter midst the grous
thar gathered there,
Till the echo following after walked again the stag
nant arr
Though for me that tone OF gladness now La hashed
and once again
Floats the sable wing OF sadness over memorya
couch of pain,
Though again the shadows DER me cloud the sun Of
joy above,
Still shall memory oft restore me like morning
star OF love.
Every beauty-fashIoned feature-every IocK Of
golden hair,
Every vision of the creature-visions radiansIy
fair
OF the creature, OF the maiden whom met In hap
pier days.
And to whom, though sorrow-Iaden strike strings
of love ana praise.
Fare thee well. perchance forever have thus bssa
doomed to part.
Still III vain shall time endeavor to erase thee from
my heart
And departing, maid. receive thee, one last line
would bestow
Thus to end the song weave thee: Zoo mou sss
agapow CALYPSO
July. 1884,
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ROD AND BASKET.
Good Fishing Now to Be Had In the
Mountain Streams.


Mountain Streams.
Although the best trout-fshing is now to
be had in the mountain streams, the ma
jority of anglers have already taken their
vacations, and consequently missed the best
of sport.
In june and July the streams which are
fed by the melting snow Invariably too
high for good fishing, and the result is that
many anglers who have had poor luck re-
turned to the city disguised with their luck,
and, Of course, circulated reports that the
rivers were tshed out and depleted Of their
fnny Inhabitants.
August is the bes month in the year for
angling in the rivers, the waters of which
are at all seasons of the year of a frigi d
temperature.
Excellent reports have recently come
from Cisco and Fordice Dam, and also from
the north fork of the American River in
Placer County.
1t has been recently noticed that the
most successful bait used for black bass at
Lake San Andreas were small frogs.
Charley Precht and Twitchel succeeded in
basketing some very large bass recently by
using Mr. CrOaker in preference TO all
other lures. The best trout fishing is to be
had at early morning, as then the slyered
beauties feed on insect life.
Sporting Editor Cdu-DEAR SIR: Last
"Wednesday morning a party comprising tile
following well-kuOwu gentlemen: A Deitino, J.
Morchio, c. Williams and z. Hoffman, left this
city for fescadero and expect TO be away for
three OF four weeks.
They Will, upon arriving at their destination,
pitch their teut and go into camp Their time
will be taken uu in fishing aud hunting for
which purpose they are well supplied with
tackle, guns. etc. They are also accompanied
by their famous dogs Bruno and Ben. These
gentlemen are old sp0rtsmen, 1t being their
custom 10 go off on similar trips every summer
and thus get away from their business cares and
troubles for short time.
Th caused considerable attraction along
Market street the morning OF their departure on
account of III resemblance, with one exception,
they bore to party of immigrants crossing the
plains IN the early days tile exception being that
their wagon was minus the regulation Canvas
top. Their appearance no doubt carried the
minds OF many old pioneers, who might have
seen them, back to those days when railroad
the then far far West. They win call their
stopping place IRA la lie Camp"
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coolers, where the sugar is kept ia half
liquid state by means or revolving paddles;
until finally it comes to the vessels in which,
by rapid whirlings, all the mOlasses is
thrown out; and the molasses, having the
dry sugar ready for commerce, goes mean
dering among the pipes under the floors,
and round and round again through the
whirling machines until every trace of sugar
has finally been taken from it.
A recent traveller down the Mississippi,
describing the lower part of the river and
the impressions created on his mind in pass
ing along, makes use of the following Ian
guage: the prevailing character of the
lower Mississippi is that of solemn gloom.
/ have trodden the passes of alp and Ap-
penine, yet never felt how awful thing is
nature till was borne on its waters through
regions desolate and uninhabitabe Day
after day and night after night we continued
driving downward toward the South our
tessel, like some huge demon OF the wilder
ness, braring fire Ia her bosom and canopy
ing the eternal forest with the smoke of her
nostris. The effect on nv spirits was such
as had never experienced before or since
Conversation became odious, and passed
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try In the world which involves not only
the raising of the natural product but the
preparation OF that product by manufacture
for the market. Though the sugar-planting
interest extends far above New Orleans-in
fact, nearly to the northern limits of the
are below that city. The narrow strip
which, for fifty or sixty miles below New
Orleans, protects the Mississippi channel
from the gulf, is crowded with splendid
sugar plantations. Tie alIuvial soil of re-
cent formation is extremely prolific, and
may be called one of the gardens Of the
world. Here the profitable culture Of sugar
attains its best conditions. The sugar
houses on many Of the larger plantations
are crammed with costly machinery worth
thousands of dollars; and. indeed. sugar.
planting on big scale demands large capt.
tai. the difficulty, however, Of securing
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LOCUST BLOSSOMS.

Out from the crowded city
wandered one morning In May
Where the snow-white locust blossoms
Shed their fragrance over the way.
To the left lay the coast-range mountains,
Half hid in a mantle of blue,
Like maiden chaste concealing
The charms that are fairest from view.
The snow-cro wned Sierra Nevadas
Rose stately and grand on the right
Meath the rays of flashing sunbeams
Like shafts Of golden light.
Before was the broad Sacramento,
Slow winding in silence by,
Flowing from caverns Aladdin
Where countless treasures lie.
But all forgot were the beauties
or mountain and river and plain
In the fragrance of locust blossoms
Floating over that lone country lane.
Swiftly the hands of lies dial
Were backward turned. and once more
Iplayed with the friends OF my childhood
By the side OF n cottage door.
Twas but for a monochrome only
The bright vision vanished for aye.
But st III through the years will cherish
That radiant morning in May
When memory brought before me
The home of my boyhood again
With the fragrance of locust blossoms
In that quiet country lane.
uly, 1891. I. J. RICHARDS
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TEE GENERAL
FIELD OF SPORT.
Peterson and Mclean Race at New
Westminster.
An Outing to Lake Plarcitos on Wheels
Cricketers Going Mathematics
Fishing - Gun and Rife.

It Is noticed that apart from brutal enter
tainments there is much interest manifested
In several branches of clean sports, some Of
which are strongly supported by both ladies
and gentlemen.
The athletes who delight In open-air exer-
cises are in strict training for near future
events.
Among the bicyciists there is much inter-
est manifested in the proposed club runs.
DevoteeS of the rod and gun are not idle
by any means. as lattering reports are daily
coming from field and stream of well-flled
bags and baskets of game and fish.
The cricketers are all agog over their trip
to Victoria. which they expect will be one
of great pleasure.
The oarsmcn have begun to speculate on
the coming race between Peterson and Nc
Lean.
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AT THE BUTTS.
Bulls-Eye Shoots and Medal Conte s Is at
the Ranges.

Bull's-Eye Shoots and Medal Conte Is at
the Ranges.
Company B Of the Third Regiment and
Company + Of the First Regiment will hold
their medal shoots to-day at Shell Mound.
The Germania Rife Club will meet at
Harbor View to-day for its monthly medal
contest.
The San francisco Schuetzen Verein will
hold bulrs-eye shoot at Shell Mound to-
day.
The Swiss Rife Club win hold itsnonthly
bulps-eye shoot at Harbor View to-day.
Company ID of the First Regiment will
hold company shoot for medals to-day at
Shell Mound.
Batteries c and d of the Second Regiment
will compete for medals at Shell Mound to-
day. The regimental shoot will take place
at the same time, and large attendance is
expected.
The Eintracht Shooting Section will have
shoot for cash prizes at Schuetzen Park
to-day. The sum of $500 will be divided
among the marksmen, and the competition
will be open to all Corners.
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THE LOWLANDS
OF THE SOUTH.
A Land Rich in Resources and Fertile
Beyond Conception
The Old Plantations Magnolia Swamps-How
Sugar Is Made-Bends Of the Missis-
sippi-General Aspects-Bayous.

The plantations lining the river-banks
above New Orleans on both sides have be-
come portions of charming landscape
scenery. which combines the novelty of the
finest exOtics with the best preserved speci-
mems of the original forest. Here may be
found specimens of the choicest tropical
plants; orange trees three quarters of
century old, with great ignarled trunks and
strong arms, still bearing their fruit in per-
lection; the banana, with its fine sweeping
leaves Of the deepest green, waving like
banners in the breeze; pecan trees Of i'm
nlense height bearing one Of the most deli
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LAWN TENNIS.
Local Players Are Taking a Rest-The
Game in England.


In lawn tennis circles matters are very
quiet at present, and with the exception of
the matches that are to take place in the
Oakland coults there is comparatively no.
thing doing. On Saturday afternoon few
enthusiastic players gather at the Olympic
grounds for practice. Amcng the Olympic
ans there are a few promising players who
will he heard from next season.
OF tennis, as it is now played a London
correspondent writes: There is much evil
dencc on all sides Of decline in the popu-
larity of lawn tennis among the ladies. The
entries OF ladies tor the championship games
at Wimbledon betray Il striking absence of
frst-class players. The fact is the game has
become too scientific. and thi, has caused
reversion in favor of croquet and other SIM
pier games, which are much more suitable
for social recreation. Lawn tennis is ceas-
ing to be fit pastime for amateurs, as the
accumulation of detailed rules and the great
physical strength required in the ost hotly
contested games give it the air of profess
sional pursuit like other games in which
rigid regulation and sheer muscle are salient
features, thus making it distasteful to the
people,"
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No, no, would not clothe my deep regard,
Ny tender passion. in a clumsy dress
OF words; whose awkward draperles retard
The Iightsome steps of love. but soft caress
And tender sigh will form the gauzy veil
That half conceals, and yet reveals her grace,
AS fair as the mystical shapes that sail
On poets sea OF thought, instinct her face
With music, only those songs will she sing
That find an echo sweet in hearts that beat o
In unison. And flowers love will bring, and
Lay them on your breast and at your feet;
The lily white, my dear, your purity;
The deep red rose, your ardent puslng bloodJ
The sunfower, for affections surety,
All glistening in the golden drops that food
From love s o'erfowing heart Thus, thus would
Send love to thee my life's one fond desire.
IT'S all the heaven ask when thou art nigh,
Thy dear, dear heart, all, all that aspire,
July, 1891. j. r H
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POETIC THOUGHTS.
Written for THE SUNDAY CALL
a, b, G.

~ T morn and eve, by grandpa's knee.
sEslk. My child is learning his A, b. @;
TfIE3 Primer in hand, while his finger brown
AN2 Travels the pages up and down.
smile as ply my household tasks,
At the legion of questions that he asks
over and over and over again,
For the letters puzzle the little brain,
And ever anon the thoughtful eyes
Are raised in their innocent surprise.
But my mind with this one thought is rife:
MY child is beginning the book OF life,
That volume strange, whose pages turn
To many a lesson hard to learn.
think with sigh of the bitter tears
That may fall on the leaves of maturer years
grieve that glances worldly wise
Must one day creep to those childish eyes;
And l pray that when given to hands above,
The record now unknown shall prove
As pure as 1t was when, at grandpa's knee,
My little one learned his A, b, C.
San Francisco, July, 1891. LILLIAN PLUNKETT
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ieath of their beloved daughter. who died Jun
Is, 1871
Death loves a shining mark,
He blights the fairest flower,
And spreads his sable mantle Ger
Lies sweet domestic bower.
The tenderest ties are riven
BY his relentless grasp;
Aff1ictions tears stay not his arm;
The child of love he'll clasp
Our Father bids death come
And dash our idols down.
Toplume our souls with grace divine,
That We may deck his crown.
Thy words and smiles VIII live
Embalmed in memOry's book;
Oft shall we nurse and oft behold
Each sweet enchanting look.
She's gone. that noble girl,
Where kindred spirits dwell,
And not wave of sorrow rolls.
But hearts with rapture thrill.
And would we call her back
From those bright bowers above,
Where thy great soul will ever live
In that pure fOunt OF lover
God lent the darling child
To parents fond ana dear;
Then called the jewel home again.
Sparkling more bright aud clear.
In Heaven we hope to greet
The loved ones gone before;
With them and countless millions bow,
And all Gods ways adore.
July, 1891. FLossIE q.
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The devotion of Miss Shepard. who laid
her jewelry on the "altar Of the Lord" at
by the Duchess Eugene Litta Bologuine in
Milan. To express her complete abandon
ment of the pomp and vanities of the world.
the Duchess sold her wonderful gems for
5000, 200. and gave the money to her priest,
with instruction 10 erect with it hospital
for little children.