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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
RANCH FIRES.

over Five Hundred Acres of Wheat
Burned In CaIaveras County.
MILTON, July 22-From the burning of a
house and barn grain fire was started on
the Floyd ranch, aOutheast of this place, last
evening, which burned over 500 acres of
wheat on the ranches of MeSsrS. Floyd,
Boch & JOrgensen.
4 grass fire on the ROBBIE ranch next north
of the town is now raging.
This morning we had a trace of rain.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
GIDEON WOODWARD.

Gideon Woodward of Oakland died at his
residence, $50 Tenth street, Oakland, yester-
day, after lingering illness, aged 70
years. He was born in Windsor County,
Vermont, November %, 1920. He prac-
ticed medicine in New Orleans prior to
1877, when he came to California. He
was very successful in the mines and later
was engaged in general trading business
He had resided in Oakland since 1875 His
large property interests in San Francisco
and other Investments received his personal
attention until he was stricken with paraly =
sis. Shortly before that time he divided
his property among his wife and children.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
SACRAMENTO PROPERTY.
In Increase Over Last Year Shown by the
County Assessment Roll.

County Assessment Roll.
SACRAMENTO, July 22-County Assessor
Il. @. Irvine has completed footing of the
assessment roll for the current year. The
total amount shows somewhat of an in
crease over the assessment of last year.
The totals are as follows: Number of acres,
COZ ,535; value of real estate other than CITY
and town lots, So, US. 995; improvement
thereon, S1,570,9 go; value of city and town
lots, S6,860,640 improvements thereon,
$685., 075; value Of the interest of the mort
gage, trust deed, contract or other obligations
BY which a debt Is secured on the property
affected thereby, So, 562, 295; value of per-
sonal property, exclusive of money and
amount credits, 81 S41, 235; money and SOL
vent credits. e34l, 805; total value of all
property after deductions, S32, 1853, 72o.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Fight Between Neighboring Farmers

PETALUMA, July 22.-Patrick Hanley aud
Mike Holland. two neighboring farmers in
Vallejo Township, got into a dispute this
afternoon about some hogs which resulted
in fight and the cutting OF Hauley by RsJ-
land with pocket knife in several rf1ees
about his head and neck. None of the
wounds are serious
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

The trial of Attorney NJ. NJ. Coffey, Police
Court practitioner. which has taken place in
Judge Hebbard's court during the last few
days on the charge of bribing a witness / n
the Police Court in the interest of ma n
named Queen, was concluded yesterday an d
the case given to the jury. Although a
speedy verdict was eX ected. yet at IL
O'Clock last night no conclusion had been
reached,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Curious Law.

One of the most remarkable measures en-
acted by the Prussian Landtag during the
session which has just been brought to
close IS law providing for compensation
to agri ulturists fer damage done to their
crops by game. The damage is not to be
paid by the owners of the g....ar. who al.
most invariably belGTg TO ten fitoIial nobil-
ity, both great and Small. but by the other
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
BIRTHS MARRIAGES-DEAFHS.

Firth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be inserted. They must he handed In at
either of the publication ofices and be indorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
to have the same pubiished.l
BORN.
McDoNALD-In this city, July 9, 1891, to the wife
OF Robert f. Mcdonald, a
FoRDE-in this city, July IL, 1891, to the wife OF
John Forde, daughter.
ToMsKY-In this city. July 20. 1891, to the wife
OF William Tomsky daughter.
DECK KERN this city, July 10, 1884, to the wife OF
j. w. Decker. a son.
sToNE-In this city, July 10, 1891, to the wife of
L. w. Stone. 4 son.
SCHNEI. Erin Alameda. July IT. 1891. to the
wife of Prosper Schneider son.
TENNANT-In san Jose. July 90 1891, to the wife
of +. w. Tenant, daughter.
ENCH-In San Rafael. July 81, 1891, to the wife of
Frank Ench, son.
G0ODMAN-In 81. Helena, Napa County. Cal, July
FL, 1891, to the wife of A. Goodman. a daughter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.
Charge Of Murder Against a San Quentin
Convict Dismissed.


Convict Dismissed.
SAN RAFAEL July 22.-To-day a session
Of the Justice Court was held at the State
Prison in San Quentin, Justice Troy pre-
siding. The occasion for holding the court
within the prison was the examination Of
Edward Williams, convict, charged with
the murder of Vernon, negro convict, in
May last. The trouble grew out OF dis
pute in regard TO the merits Of Corbett and
jackson as pugilists. Several witnesses
were called for the prosecution, but their
testimony was strongly in favor of the de-
tense, and Herbert de la Montanya, counsel
for the defendant, moved that the charge
be dismissed on account of insufficient evil
dence. District Attorney Cochran took the
same view of the case ana Justice Troy
dismissed the charge. Williams term ex-
pired shortly after the killing and he has
been kept in confinement since, but 1t is
likely that he will be liberated within a
few DAYS,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF STATE HARBOR
" Commissioners, 10 California St, San Fran
cisco. Cal. July Is, lS9l-Sealed proposals or bids
will be received at this once at or prior to
O'Clock P. NJ, Tuesday, July 20, 1891, for fur
nshlng the materials and labor for extending and
repairing the Fishermen's Wharf the foot OF
Union st. on the water front or the city aud county
OF San Francisco. No bid Will be received unless e
Is made on blank form furnished from this once
and IS accompanied by certified cheek In an
amount equal to 8 per cent of the amount OF the
bid, payable TO the order of the Secretary OF the
board as guarantee the part OF the successful
bidder that he WILL within six days after the
ceptance OF the bid, enter into written contract
do said work according to the plans and specifca.
tions adopted by the board. July 1t, 1891; and
will also execute and file with this board a good
and sufficient bond to be approved by said board in
such sum as II shall direct and conditioned for the
faithful performance of said contract; will
said bid be considered by this board unless de-
lvered to the Secretary TO the Assistant Secre-
tary at the offce of the Secretary, prior TO
O'Clock p. NJ, Tuesday, July IS, 1891, at which
time and place the bids Will be opened
The board reserves the right to reject any or az
bids IL deemed for the best interests of the state
Bidders are invited 10 be present at the opening
OF the bids
C. F. BASSETT,
CHARLES o. ALEXANDER,
w. II. BROWN.
Board OF State Harbor Commissioners.
MAHSDEN MANSON.
Chief Engineer.
j. ]. KEEeAN, Secretary. iylS lot
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Journeymen BARRIERS,

At the last meeting of the Journeymen
Barbels' League communication was re-
ceived from Stockton, stating that all the
keepers of shops in that city had agreed to
close at s o'clock in the evening. The Gen.
eral Secretary was instructed to proceed to
the Slough City and assist in thoroughly
organizing the journeymen.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Brewery Workmen.

At the meeting of Branch of the brew
cry workmen last night the members voted
against the proposed fund for strike and
sick benefits. A committee was appOin ted
to make arrangements for a ball at Saratoga
Hall on the night OF September 10Th. The
proceeds Of this ball will be devoted to the
benefit of the Volks Zeitung, the organ of
the German labor unions.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Labor Day Celebration.

A preliminary meeting OF the comm ttee
appointed by the Council of Federated
Trades TO make suitable arrangements for
proper celebration of Labor day on Septem-
Der 7th, was held last night. 1t was de-
cded that parade Of the labor unions
should be held in the morning, and that the
celebration should conclude at Woodward's
Gardens in the evening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
He ComnlIed with the Cond,t,ors

While was student at Yale an incident
occurred that furnished amusement to the
police for weeks. Some of us were at the
staton-house one winters evening for the
purpose Of baling out two of our comrades
who had been arrested for skylarking.
While we were waiting a great hulking
tramp walked in and asked the Lieutenant
him nights lodging. Not satisfied with
the refusal he received, he persisted.
The Lieutenant soon lost patience, and
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
A RICH STRIKE.

Alleged Discovery Of Ledge Of Gold Ore in
Washington.
SPOKANE FALLS, July 22.-Aaron F. Par
ker, pioneer journalist of Idaho. tele-
phoned the Review from Grangerville as
follows: Thelbert Wall has just arrived
here from Elk City with the news that DIR.
Poyner of Pomeroy, Wash, has made a
fabulous gold strike on Red River. He has
a four-foot ledge absolutely thick all over
with gold. From all accounts 1t is genuine
and wonderful strike.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
The Bakers,

Branch No. 2 of Bakers Union. No. a.
received a communication from San Jose
last night that the Garden City union
would no longer be considered a branch Of
the San Francisco union, as it had applied
to the International Union for a charter.
The German bakers will hold two mass
meetings next Sunday, one at Metropolitan
Temple and the other IN Oakland. The OBJ
ject of these meetings will be to induce all
members of the craft to join the union be-
fore the initiation fee is raised from 81 30
to So.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Ark Pleads Guilty.

Henry Ark, ex-Secretary of the Coast
Seamen's Union. pleaded guilty in Judge
Murphy's Court yesterday to the charge of
embeZzling funds Of that society, and will
be sentenced next Saturday. Another
charge of enlightenment and two charges of
forgery, growing out of the same transac-
ton, are pending in the same court against
Ark
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
A Divided jury.

SPASIsHTowS, July 22.-The jury in the
case of Charles j. Bowman. saloon-keeper.
arrested for assauliing r. S. Knapp, who
presented petition to the Board of Super
viSors against the renewal of Bowman's
liquor license, failed to agree and were dis
charged. They stood to for acquittal.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Escape of a Witness.

SACRAMENTO, July pa negro named
Maddux, who was wanted as a witness in
the case of Ousley, the murderer of Ben Ball
in MarySville, was taken into custody here
a few DAYS ago. He was given the liberty
of the City Prison yard, not being a regular
prisoner, but after the evening shadows fell
Maddux scaled the wall and has not been
heard of since
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
No Longer knights of Labor.

The Glass-blowers' Union decided last
night to withdraw from the Knights of
Labor. This action was induced by the pre-
vious course of all the green-glass blowers
in the United States in withdrawing from
the Knights, and now the Knights of Labor
have no assembly at all in San Francisco.
The general convention of gass-b blowers is
now in session at st. Louis. The local
union is represented by Patrick Hayey Of
Ponhoc+n-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Dredging Channel Street.

The Harbor Commission at its meeting
this afternoon will consider the question of
dredging Mission Creek or Channel street,
between Fourth and Sixth streets, as this
will give water enough there to float schoon-
ers to Sixth and give the lumbermen more
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Cantnra NJ an E,coned Mrrd.rsr

SACRAMENTO. Jnly %. - Word was re-
ceived at Folsom Prison last night that
Matthias Blumer, the murderer who escaped
last week, has been recaptured by Con-
stable ODonnell at Modesto.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

WALLA WALLA, July 22.-James Studer,
an insane man. was run over and killed by
a train on the Hunt road near here this
morning. The man was walking on the
track toward the approaching train and re-
fused to get off the track. He was crushed
to Jelly.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Increasipg Value Of Real Estate,

VICTORIA B. c., July 22.-The Adelphi
corner, at the junction of Government and
Yates streets, was sold to-day to Attorney
General Davie for 100000. The property
was purchased twenty years ago for $500.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Ready to Amalgamate,

At the meeting of the Retail Cler ks Early
Closing Association last night it was de-
cided definitely to amalgamate with the
Dry Goods Association. 1t is probable that
the officers temporarily selected st recent
jOint-meetng of these two organizations will
be permanently elected.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

Matthew R. Barber, pioneer citizen OF
Contra Costa County, died yesterday after
lingering illness at his home in ALEXANDRIA
Valley. Mr.. Barber located in Contra
Costa County in 1850. He wrote the tickets
for the first election Of officers ever held In
the county, and built some of the first houses
that were erected in Martinez. He will be
buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
ARTESIAN WELLS.

Success Of Hydraulic-Pump System in Antelope
Valley.
LANCASTER, July 22.-The first arteslan
well ever sunk In this valley, and probably
IN California, without casing OF pipe of any
description WAS successfully commenced
and inished to-day by means of hydraulic
pump This morning at o'clock three
men started to sink an artesian well at Mr..
B. Hannah's ranch, some six miles west
from this place, and by 6 o'clock they had
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Drowned in the sacramento River.

SACRAMENTO, July 22.-Coroner Clarke
received word this morning that an Italian
had been drowned in the river near Iseton.
Justice Hart F. Smith was authorized to
hold an Inquest
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

VICTORIA (B. c., July 22.-The steamer
Queen, which will leave here for Alaska to-
morrow morning, will take north the largest
room and berth on the steamer is occupied.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Burglars Again at Work.

The police have been notified that the
residence OF NJ. d. Nolan. at 1925 Page
street, was entered Tuesday by burglars,
who carried away silverware and jewelry
valued at $4,000. Two valuable gold watches
which were hidden in the baby's crib were
overlooked by the daring thieves.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Methodist Conference.

SUsANvILLE, July 22.-The Methodist
Conference for Nevada and Northern Cali
fornia is in session here to-day with forty
ministers present. Bishop Bowman is pre-
siding.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

The Harness-makers' Union decided last
night not to give social on Saturday night,
but to hold the annual ball at B'nai Birth
Hall ON September Goth. 1t was agreed to
make an additional donation of $50 for the
benefit Of the striking iron-nolders.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
Stole From Spring Valley.

Robert Downes, alias Kelly. and Charles
Brown were arrested yesterday for grand
larceny by Sergeants Burke and Price. 1t
is claimed they stole machinery from the
Spring Valley Water Company to the value
of S1O3
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23

A wealthy st. Paul lady provided In her
will that S. week should be spent in car
ing for her favorite dog.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 81. 1891.
A IA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF NEW CITY
"A Hall Commissioners, held TUESDAY, July 81.
1891, the following resolution passed to print:
RESOLVED, That the contract for changing the
old Board OF Education Rooms Into courtroom,
etc, for Judge j. O. b. Hebbard known as Contract
No 81, be awarded to Ira Fancher, the lowest bid
DER for the sum of $3.50.
observation-disclosures Sanderson anu Smiley.
Absent, Commissioner burst
The Board adjourned TO the call OF the Chair.
WTFSaMo st EDWARD /. WOLFE, Secretary
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-23
LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE,

BoSToN-Arrived July 22-Stmr Kansas. from
Liverpool.
NEW YoRK-Arrived July 22-Stmr Noordland
from Antwerp; stmr Italy, from Liverpool
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-09

~WAS the night before Christmas, when all through the lous
% creature stirring, not even a mouse;
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children nestled all snug i'll their beds,
While visions of sugar pums danced i'll their heads;
And mamma he kerchief, and i'll my cap
Had just settled our brains for long winters nap
When out OH the Lawn, there arose such a catter,
sprane from my bed to what was the matter
Away to the window flew like fash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The noon OIL the breast of the new fallen SHOW
a lustre of midday to objects below;
When, what my wondering eyes should appear,
Bit a miniature Sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, lively and quick
knew i'll a moment it must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he wl,sted and shouted and called them BY name
Now Dasher Now Dancer! Now Irancer and Vixen!
On Comet! On Cupid! On Donder and Bitten!
Now dash away dash away, dash away all!
AS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they met with all obstacle, mount to the sky
SO up to the holse-top the coursers they flew
With sleigh full Of toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then in a twnkling heard OH the roof
The prancing and paving of each little hoof,
As drew in my head, and was turning around
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with a. bound s
c dressed all III fur from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnslcd with ashes and SCOT
bundle of toys lie had flung OH his back
His eyes how they twnklcd his dinples how merry
His checks we're like roscst his nose like cherry;
His tlrol little mouth was drawn up like bow,
And his beard his chin white the snow.
The stump of pipe he held tight III his cctl
And smoke it cncircled his head like wreath.
| He had a broad face, and a round little belly
That shook, when he laughed, like bowl full Of jelly
He was chubby and pumps right jolly old elf .
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave to know had nothing to dread
He spoke word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all tile stockings. then turned with jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving nod, up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his Sleigh to his team gave whistle
And away they all flew like the down Of a thistle
But heard him eNclaini ere he drove out OF sight,
"TIappy Christmas to ALL and to all a good niglt!'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-27
The Reed Hotel.

The Reed hotel has been leased and will
will be pushed to completion as soon as
possible. A great many wildcat rumors
have been aboat about the leasing of
Ogden's coming hosiery. But not until
the return of Mr.. Reed from the east Sat
urday evening did the people become aware
of its reality.
The leases are moneyed men from the
east, Messrs. McNiillen & Deming, at pres
ent proprietors of large hotel in Joplin,
Missouri. According TO the contract drawn
up the lessees are to furnish the entire
structure, which, it is said, will cost $780,
o00 Everything will be fitted up first.
class and will have all the modern conven-
fences. The dining room will be situated
on the top floor, commanding an elegant
view Of the city and the surrounding lake
and mountains. The spacious hall will be
reached by means OF large passenger ele-
vator. The new proprietors are hotel men
of long experience and will no doubt make
splendid success of their undertaking.
The house will be opened about April l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-27
General Gleanings.


The snowstorm of yesterday was wei
come visitor
S. A. konuer, Esq, returned to his home
yesterday morning.
The "Private Secretary will be played
at the Grand tonight.
Several Salt Lake people were registered
at the Broom yesterday.
Only a few drunks came up for hearing
before Judge Preshaw yesterday.
L. J. Palmer, Esq, of Wyoming, will
defend the murderer Malachi Dillon in the
courts.
The Ogden Carpenters union No. 635,
will hold a public meeting on Thursday,
January %.
Johnnie Young viii depart on an ex-
tended business trip TO the Pacific coast in
few days.
Postmaster Kimball was somewhat i'm
proved yesterday. He has been in poor
health for sometime.
The Liberal convention of yesterday was
a complete triumph for that portion Of the
party known as the ring"
Miss Lolita Swanton, the noted elocu-
zionist, VIII give an entertainment in the
New West academy next Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union met in the Baptist church to trans
act some important business matters yes
terday afternoon.
In the Fourth ward one of the Liberal
candidates for councilman has been a citi-
zen of Ogden but five months. What do
you think of that.
Mrs. Unsworth, wife of Rev. Samuel
Unsworth of the church of the Good Shep-
herd, died at her home in this city yester-
day OF pneumonia after an illness OF
several weeks. The funeral will probably
be held to-day.