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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
FORESTRY.
Preparations for Exhibits at the
Columbian Exposition.

WI. Buchanan, Chief of the Department
OF Agriculture, who is at present in charge
OF the Forestry Department, has entered
actively upon the work Of enlisting the vari
Gus timber and lumber interests and State
forestry bureaus in this important feature
Of the exposition. Speaking Of the matter
Mr.. Buchanan says:
II am very much gratiied by responses
received to letters sent out to State forestry
bureaus; to the journals devoted 10 forestry
and lumber and Others interested in this
subject. From the general tone of these re-
plies | am encouraged to believe that the
forestry exhibit will be very full and COM
plere, and will be one Of the most attractive
ever shown at any exposition.
THE Importance OF this department of
the exposition can scarcely be overesti-
mated. The question OF erecting building
for the forestry exhibit, through the COOP
Grafton Of the various forestry Interests IN
its construction, so as to illustrate IN
unique and attractive manner all the woods
Of commerce in their natural and finished
states, is in contemplation and is question
for future determination. The statistics OF
wood and timber consumption IN the u nlted
States are full Of meaning, aud forclbly
suggest that the efforts on the part OF the
general Government and the several States
to conserve the forest supply, and promote
timber culture were inaugurated none too
soon and cannot be prosecuted too vig0r-
onslY. Ii is intended that the forestry dis
play shall fully illustrate what has been ac-
c0mplished in this direction, and the State
Boards Of Forestry will show the most de-
sirable methods of observing Arbor day, the
benefits derived therefrom and the progress
made by them in tree culture. A COMPARE
son OF notes and general survey OF the sit
nation cannot fail to be interesting, instruct
i've aud profitable.
''In a general way it may be- said that the
forestry exhibit will embrace WOOD in its
natural state from every section OF this and
other countries, thus affOrding most excel
lent opportunity for comparing the same
varieties growing In different attitudes and
tie climatic effect on forest growth
Worked timber in all of lis many CONNER
cial forms will be shown by beautiful speci-
mems selected from the wood working es-
Establishments of the world, including the va
TiouS ornamental woods used in furniture,
Veneers and interior decorations.
1.-The advance in the science of preparing
timber in various ways to resist decay and
the encroachments Of animal life will be ap-
propriately illustrated. There will be an
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
The New AppOintees Will De-
mand Their Seats Saturday.

1t is stated upon reliable authority that
the Fire Commissioners recently appointed
By the Board of Supervisors under the new
fire ordinance will demand their seats at
tie next meeting of the Board of Com
missioners on Saturday afternoon. In all
probability their demands will be refused,
and the rest OF the programme, 1t is under
stood, will be test case in the courts.
Commissioner Martin, recently appointed
Port Warden, will not take his seat rs such
as Fire Commissioner until such time. He
is an appointee of the Governor. The term
of Commissioner Samuel Newman will ex-
pire on the first Monday in December and if
the Burling ordinance is declared invalid
the Supervisors Will appoint his successor.
1t is claimed that the new and Familiarity
called Burllng ordinance is similar in Char
acter to the Barry ordinance, which was
declared invalid by Judge Wallace. Judge
Shafter, then Judge of the Superior Court,
declared the Governors appointees entitled
to their seats, thus ouSting Edwards and
Mah0ney. They appealed to the Supreme
Court, where the case is now pending. Tie
Commissioners appointed under the Barry
ordinance also appealed and a decision in
their case is anticipated at an early day.
Z. S. Pillsbury, who was prominent in
drafting the Burling ordinance, has strong
hopes tnat il will be declared constitutional
by the courts, but he has also strong doubts
of the legality of the Governors appointees
and their power 10 hold their seats as Com
mis- sinners.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
China.

The Emperor of China received in
audience at noon of March 9Th the Ministers
of the various nations. At the same place
he conferred merited honor upon the sue
cessfnl candidates who passed the trienDial
examinations.
Considerable disappointment was felt in
Shanghai when the news was received that
the Czarewitch would not visit that city.
Long continued rains in the HO0peh
Province made farmers gloomy about their
wheat crops.
The Tonkin papers are full Of accounts of
acts of piracy. In one district 1000 armed
men have taken possession and defy the
military forces,
The Siam Gazette says: Cholera continues
to make its presence felt among the native
population, the deaths being roughly esti-
mated at forty per day With very little
trouble the authorities would be able to
furnish accurate figures, but this they dc
not attempt to do. With the exception of q
few sailors no Europeans have been attacked
this season.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
HOne-kOnP.

Fire occurred on board the Arratoon APP
car last week among the passengers lug.
gage and damage to the extent OF about
$4,000 was done.
The China Bakery Company have paid a
dividend of 10 per cent for last year. The
Punjom Company are to try to issue 60 ,00C
new shares at 81 each
The Hong-Kong Hotel Company have
paid dividend of 8 per cent for last half
year. AT the general meeting complaints
of nismanagement were made.
The Luzon Sugar Refining Company recon-
mend final dividend Of per cent. making
per cent in all for last year; $4,000 has,
besides. been written off property account.
The Rope Company recommended divi-
deDd of II per cent and the placing of S10,-
GEO to the Reserve Fund.
Mr.. W. II. Forbes has retired from the di-
rectorate of the Hong-koug and Shanghai
Bank on account, it is said, of his connec-
ton with another bank that is being started
in London.
An account Of the receipts and disburse-
ments in connection with the recent celebra-
ton of the Colony's Jubilee has been issued.
The donations amounted to $500 and the
public ball tickets fetched $3.50, making a
total of S7770. The disbursements amount
ed to S50S1 10, leaving 4 balance of S2688 81,
which remains in the bank.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

Everything is quiet in political matters,
but several parties agree in opposing the
treaty revisions proposed by Count AOki.
Sweeping reforms in the STATS of various
departments were ordered On account Of
economy.
A new coast-defense vessel was launched
at Yokosuka on March oath in the presence
of the Emperor and a great crowd. The
vessel was named the Hashidate.
A fire started on March 18th at Kubiki-
gori that destroyed thirty-tWo dwellings, a
temple and several Offices.
The new law of weights and measures has
been promulgated.
Mrs. John +. Swift will leave Japan for
the United States on May 18th.
The Budget for 1912 was promulgated
on March 18th. The total estimated revenue
is yen So, 49,, 532 75j and the expenditures at
yen 77.012. 252, 300. The maximum amount
of Treasury bills to be issued in the twenty
fourth fiscal year is fixed at yen 17,913.000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
A HARD CASE.
Judge Murphy Moralizes On the
Morphine Traffic.

A witness in the How Jing case yesterday,
heretofore called by the prosecution, was a
man named Higgins. Judge Murphy has
had a vast and varied experience with hard
characters, but never before sat in the pres
euce of such hopeless depravity. The fellow
is probably 25 years old. a typical tough in
.'get up" but fallen so low that the last ele-
meDt of decency had disappeared
From appearances he had not batlied or
washed for years; his clothing-hat, coat,
shirt, pantaloons and shoes-were stiff and
sinking with CRIME, and his british phySi-
ognomy would shame the lowest form of
life. As a climax to this rare comb nation,
he is a low-down criminal and con iirmed
morphine fiend.
Samuel NJ. Shortridge, who is defending
How Jing, thought the best way to dispose
of such witness was to hold him up to the
view of court and jury. SO he ordered the
baIiff to call him. The bailiff called down
the corridor till he ioosened one lung, but
received no response.
No answer" he reported to the Court
when he returned.
"You go down to the water-closet,'' in
terrupted Mr.. Shortridge, land you'll find
him in there" The bailiff did as ordered
and sure enough he returned esc0rting
Higgins.
Mr.. Shortridge drew out the confession
on cross-examination that he had been beg
gng on the streets daily. and in the last
four days had used about 40 cents worth of
morphine hypodermically, but instead of
being cured of the habit is only free from it
because restrained in Jail. He told where
he was on the previous night, and desig-
mated drugstore on the east side of
Seventh street, between Mission and
Howard, as the place where he obtained his
morphine about o'clock on Tuesday even
ing.
The Judge interrupted at this jlncture
with an appeal to the police officers present
to profit by the confession of this miserable
creature, and ascertain whether the per-
nicious trade by druggists could not be
checked. A druggist who sells morphine in
this manner is violator of the law and
should be hunted down and punished to the
full extent Their horrible traffic is doing
more to undermine society, devastate homes
and fill the prisons than all other causes
combined. 81 hope the police will bear this
case in mind,' he remarked in conclusion.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
MAYNARD AUGUSTA.

She Is Arrested by the Society for the
Suppression of Vice.
Officers Holbrook and Refs of the Society
for the Suppression Of Vice., arrested
Augusta Eckstrom last night at the Mar
shall House, 331 O'Farrell street, and
booked her for the Industrial School. AT
the time of her arrest she was in the COM
pany of Benjamin Jones, an employee of tine
Recorders Office, new City Hall. The young
girl is II years OF age and quite pretty.
About a year ago she was committed to the
school for a similar Offense on the COM
plant of her parents.
Last night she claimed to be married to
Jones. but she could not produce sufficient
evidence to satisfy the officers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

vegetable ivory, wood pulp and a curious
collection of seeds, and peculiarites of for
est growth. such as cypress knees, burls, etc.
"a good deal of attention will be devoted
to forest botany. the distribution of forests,
of genera and of species, as well as the an
atOmy and structure of woods, and the dis
eases of forest trees and timber.
Forest management, maps, illustrations,
and instruments for measuring standing
timber; growth Of different ages and soils (;
graphic and other illustrations showing rate
of growth influence of various manage
ments on tree growth; statistics of the
lumber trade and of forestry; the harvest
ing of forest products; the turpentine and
charcoal industries, will all receive proper
atf
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
THREE-MILE RACE.
Andrews an Easy Winner at the Role
Skating Rink.

Andrews an Easy Winner at the Roller
Skating Rink.
The Mechanics Pavilion was crowded
last night with spectators and skaters when
the start was made in the three-mile race
held under the auspices of the 0lympan
Roler-skating Club. The contestants were
c. Andrews, NJ. Jacobs and G. Robinson,
and the race was easily won by Andrews in
8 min, AZ sec, with Jacobs, who was sec
ond, lap behind. The result was some
what in the nature of a surprise, as An
drews has hitherto been considered a short
distance skater. and Jacobs has made the
Coast record of 8 mn., 80 sec.
Another tbree-mile race for 500 side
has been arranged for the 18th inst, between
George Barry and L. Sharp, when the friends
of the contestants predict lowering Of the
record
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
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Left n Large Estate,

The will of Carlo Scalmanini, formerly a
liquor-dealer at ~ Front street, has been
filed for probate by his widow, Catherine.
The property consists of real estate in this
city, 202 acres of vineyard in San Mateo
County. and the business in this city. All
is left to the widow, providing she does not
remarry, but if she does the estate will
be equally divided between her and the
children. The value of the estate is not
given, but is estimated at 500. 900.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
The Murdered woman

Detectives were actively engaged yester-
day in investigating the murder of Mrs.
Emily C. C. FOssum. whose partly decom-
posed remains were found in the cellar at
1902 Stockton street Monday night. No
cew has yet been obtained that would tend
TO the location of Andrew Hedgeberg who
is suspected of having strangled the woman.
The Coroners inquest will be held next
Monday, by which time it is expected some
definite discoveries will have been made.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

There has been no material change In the
condition of Judge Hoffman during the past
three days. He seemed to rally for few
first time in many hours took some nourish-
ment. Later in the day q consul tation of
physicians was held, aud the report was
mo change" The Judges bro Their, Com
missioner Southland Hoffman, is in attend
ance upon him constantly.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
Athletes of the Present Day.

j. E. Sullivan, Secretary OF the Amateur Ath.
letc Union, President OF the Pastime Athletic
Cub aud athletic editor Of The Sporting Times,
writes:
"For years have been actively connected with
athletic sports. During my active participation
in field sports always found IL TO my advantage
lug, as they quickly remove soreness and stiff
ness; and when attacked With any kind of pains,
the result of slight colds. always used Allcock
with beneficial results. have noticed that most
athletes OF tile present day use nothing else but
Acock's Plastcrs."
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

Frank O'Rell, non-union molder, who
formerly worked at the Union Iron Works,
is under arrest for petty larceny. Officer
Conboy caught him in the act Of stealing a
yalise from an express wagon on California
street, near kearny.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
The omnibns Company sued.

Margaret King has sued the Omnibus
Cable Company to recover sos, $50 damages,
alleging that on May 10th she was thrown
from an Oak-street car by reason OF the
negligence of the gripman and had her right
leg broken
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
Concealment Alleged.

James M. Streetan, assignee of the Ameri-
can Bridge and Building Company. in in
solvency, has sued G. p Robinson to recover
SS967 81 which, it is claimed, was illegally
concealed from the creditors of the COM
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

Judge Hoge divorced yesterday Bessie NJ
Hope from James d. Hope for failure to
provide and permitted her to resume her
maiden name of Bessie NJ. Howell Eliza
beth Caro- was also granted a divorce fro
Solomon Caro- for extreme cruelty.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
CHINA AND JAPAN.
The Emperor Grants an Audience
to Ministers of Various Nations.
Tonkin Pirates Capture Whole District and
Defy the Authorities The Japanese
Budget Promulgated

The steamship Gaelic arrived from China
and Japan at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. She brought Hong-Kong papers as late
as March 10Th aud Yokohama files up to the
31st. from which the following items are
taken.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

Thomas Curley was sentenced to five
years in San Quentin yesterday. by Judge
Hebbard. He pleaded not guilty of having
entered the premises of the Century Club
with intent to steal
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
Du Roses Estate.

The Public Administrator has applied for
letters on the estate, valued at $500, Of
William n. Du Rose, alias La Chappelle,
who was shot and killed by his mistress,
Mamie Getty, about week ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
Sheriff Laumeister Sued.

Sheriff Laumeister has been sued by Sey-
mour Attell, a saloon-keeper at 443 Bush
street, TO recover $500 damages for an al
legged illegal seizure Of the premises.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16

THE COMPANY WoN.-In the suit Of A. Fl.
Emery to recover S1625 from the Eureka Re-
frigeratiBg Company, as salary, a jury In Judge
Firms department has returned verdict IN
favor Of the company.
LEFT TO THE WIDow.-The Will OF George
NJ. Pritchard has been filed for probate. The
estate valued at $4,000, is lett to the widow.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-16
BAKER STREET.

BAKER STREET.
(Sewered and Macadamized.)
Two blocks to California Two blocks to Pacific
er street Cable. avenue Cable hS-
We have made arrangements with the CALIFoR-
MA TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COM
PANY for examination OF abstract and Policy Of
Insurance warrantIng the title for the full amount
of the purchase price, to be issued to each pur-
chaser, for the NOMINAL SUN OF FIFTEEN DOL
LARS
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-22

OUR TRADE WITH MEXICO.

Surprising Statistics OF Consai General
Guenthsr-The Total Exports of the
United states {, Mexico for the Las,
Year Exceed Those of All other Ma
tions Combined by Nearly 5.oao. 900.
CHICAGO. July Elk Congressman
Richard Guenther, the present consul
general of the United States TO Mexico,
is at the Grand Pacific EN- route TO his
home at Oshkosh, Wis. Il have gath
cred some Statistics said Mr.. Guen-
ther. that viii make the Mex-
leans open their eyes when they
see them. The Mexicans do not
go to the trouble to Systematically
gather statistics, and naturally the
majority of citizens there are ignorant
of the exact amount of trade other
countries carry on with them. | went
to Mexico with the impression that the
United States was third or fourth on
the list in the way of trade with our
southern neighbor," continued the con-
sui general. carefully unroliing sheet
covered with figures and spreading it
on the table before him. Now here
are the facts as yet unpublished:
''The importations of Mexico from the United
States are more than those from all the other
countries of tae world combined. The common
report that England and Germany each
export more products to Mexico than
the United States is not true. for this coun-
try sends $4,000 900 worth moro to tho
Mexican republic than England. $500 Ooo
worth more than France. see 0Oo000 worth more
than Germany, and nearly 100000 worth
more products than Germany. England France,
auA all thn 9TH Df Sha
bined. will disprove some of the erroneous
reports that are being circulated about the
commercial relations Of Mexico TO the United
States"
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-22
TORTURING ECZEMA
Editor Iowa Plain Dealer Cured of In
sunerabie Itching and Pain by the
Cuticura Remedies
no Less Than Five Physicians Consulted
Vheir Combined Wisdom Followed
without Benefit

am sixty six years old. In August. 1889. was
troubled with the peculiar skin disease TO
which people of ms age are subject known
among medical men as eczema Its first ap-
pearancc MAS near the ankles. 1t rapidly eX-
Tended over tie tower rNtremitirs. until my
legs were nearly one raw sore: from legs the
trouble extended across the hips. shoulders and
the entire length OF The arms. the legs and
arms greatly swollen with an itching. burning
pain. without cessation. Although the best
med ca advice aftainable WAS employed. no
less than five physicians of the place b,ing
consult ell, and the prescriptions being the re-
suit OF their comblned wisdom. the disease.
thourgh apparent checked, would recur in n
few days as bad rs ever; during its progress
my weight feii away about twenty fve pounds.
As AN experiment began the use OF tuticura.
following the simpc and plain Instructions
given with the remedies. and in four week
In color. the iiching and raIl entirely rel eyed.
". X. MEAD. Editor Iowa Plain Dealer.
Cresco la
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-22

At Clinton and march over the
mountain ~ Bryervlle. The peo
pie Of east Tennessee appear 70 Dc
CRit in demanding that the con-
vlcts be removed aud will enforee their
demands The mountains are flled
" th heavily armed miners IL sone-
thing Is not done ~ oaee - ease the
preseaE stress tue affair will develop
into immeuse proportion. Involving the
entire state. The miners from Jelieo
and other points are .tlll here waiting
for the soldiers
The trouble at Rrieevilie commenced
iast week Aboat 400 armed strikers
attacked the guards. who had charge
of atty felons al iBrieeville last wednes-
dav night and liberated them Gov
buchanan was Immediately notified
and responded by orderiag two COM
panies from Chattanooga and one from
knoxville 10 tbs scene. OF the nifty
eonviets taaen from the guards at
Brieesiile two escaped and the others
were oraaght % shis city. When the
militia arrived they took the consiets
baek with them aud warned the mob
1Af8t my WYNN fft1e<~- - -
hazards Gov Buchanan At once pro-
ceeaed 70 the scene of the trouble and
in a neat speech explained his position
Ia the rebellious miners. He told them
that IL was his sworn duty To uphold
the law. aud IL the convict lease sys-
TEN was wrong he Was not 10 blame.
and that the only recourse Of the men
was through the legislature The
miners announced that their families
were starving and that they were
compelled To drive out the con-
victs il II cost the life of every
man in tn valley. They made all sorts
OF fun OF the handful o. beardless
youths, but declared that Yaey would
not harm the "spider-legged, cigarette
smoking dr.lrs." as they characterized
the militia. bat that as soon as the mi
liSia were withdrawn they would re-
lease every convict in the region. Re-
coming impatient, however, at the de-
lay in recalling the troops they decided
To try 20 overcome the soldiers by force
OF numbers, and succeeded only too
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