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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-08
BASEBALL AT FRESNO.
The CALIFORNIA; Defeated in an Exciting
Ten-Innins Game.

FRESNO. Feb. THE largest crowd ever
in attendance here at Saturday game of
baseball was at Belmont Park to-day to
witness the contest between the All Cali
fornias of San Francisco and the Fresnos.
The Fresnos were first to bat, but failed to
make run. The visitors succeeded in
placing three runs to their record In the
first inning.
Stapeton failed to get his arm to work
and allowed several men to take bases on
balls, but ere many innings passed showed
that he was up for all day.
Farrell Tor the visitors scored one in the
fourth and it was the last run that the visit
ors succeeded in securing. Britain scored
one run in the sixth, one in the eighth and
two in the ninth, thus tieing the score.
Great was the excitement in the grand
stand when the visitors failed to score in
their half of the ninth. Then, when Britain
secured one in the tenth, the audience went
wild The visitors did not score in their
turn, and their failure was due to a timely
and brilliant throw by Dallas to the home
plate.
There was some very sharp fielding on
both sides, and it was the most brilliant
game over PLAYED here. The score: All
CALIFORNIA; 4, FresnoS 3.
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ECONOMIC QUESTIONS.
Proceedings Of the Trans mississippi Com
m6rGial Congress at Galveston.

GALVESTON, Feb. THE Western Com
mercial Congress met in this city this morn
ing, 800 delegates being present. Mayor
Clements OF Wichita, Kan, was unani-
mOusly elected Temporary Chairman, and
Burlingame of Denver Temporary Secre-
tary. Committees were then appointed and
a recess taken to 2 80 o'clock.
The report of the Committee on Resolu-
tons provides that the Congress shall be
styled the Trans Mississippi Commercial
Congress" and that its sole purpose shall
be the consideration of economic questions.
The report urges upon Congress to provide
by adequate appropriations for the compile
ton OF the deep-water harbor at Galveston
as speedily as possible; favors the
free and unlimited coinage of silver:
the reclamation of arid lands by
the Government through systems of
water storage reservoirs; immediate Ope<-
ing Of Indian reservations in Oklahoma and
elsewhere; Enthusiastically approves the
reciprocity treaty with Brazil and hopes the
movement Will be extended until it embraces
the whole South and Central America and
Mexico; favOrs the granting of national
charters to corporations running American
vessels in foreign trade; that the basis of
representation for future sessions of
this congress shall be thirty dele
gates at large from each State ana
Territory, to be appointed by the
Governor thereof, one delegate from each
county appointed by County Commits
sioners, one from each city and one addi-
tiOnal for each 10000 population or fraction
over that number to be appointed by the
Mayor, ten delegates from each Board of
Trade or other commercial organization,
aud two delegates for each railroad COM
pany operating west of the Mississippi
River.
The free coinage paragraph was amended
by adding the words product of the mines
of the United States"
A committee was appointed to formulate
and present TO the next convention stats
tics relating to the commerce of the West
and South.
The convention adjourned. to meet in
Denver, May 18th.
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SINGLE TAX LECTURES.-Raph E. Hoyt
who is In the city delivering course OF lectures
for the Single Tax Society, viii also speak in
Oakland, San Jose aud likely In Sacramento.
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OBITU AIR "
JAMES NJ. PATTERSON


Captain james NJ. Patterson died at
Hueneme, Ventura County, on Thursday,
after brief illness, of Inflammation of the
lungs. The deceased was pioneer resident
of Oakland, having formerly owned what
was known as the Patterson Ranch in
Brooklyn TOWNSHIP He was a native of
Londonderry, n. H.. where he was born
July 5, 1910. He came to California in early
DAYS and was extensively engaged in breed
ing fine stock, and with his brothers owned
large ranches in the San Joaquin Valley and
in Southern California. Last fall he went
on visit to his former home at Westfield,
ChautauQua County, n. Y, where he spent
the winter. He returned to California about
ten days ago and soon expected to return to
his Oakland home. While visiting ranch
in Ventura County, in which he was inter-
ested with his brothers, he was taken sick
and died after a brief illness. His brother
and sister, j. ID. Patterson and wife, started
yesterday with the remains for Westfield,
n. I. Captain Patterson fought in the
Black Hawk war and was member of the
Veteran Tippecanoe Club. He retained his
mental powers and physical vigor to a re-
markable degree for one OF his years, and
took lively interest in the public affairs.
He was man of sterling character, a con-
sstent member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Oakland, and his death will be
heard OF with sincere regret by many
friends and acquaintance in that city and
San Francisco
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Prepare
for Spring

Now is the time to attend to your nersoraI condt
on In preparation for the change to spring season.
you nave not "wintered WE'LL" if you are tired
out from overwork. If your blood has become i'm
pure IRON close confinement in badly ventil ated
offices or shops, you should take Hoods sarsanari,,
ut once 1t will purify aud viralize your blood ex
pei all germs OF disease create good appetite and
give your whole system tone and strength
Kidney Complaint
81 have taken three bottles of Hoods SarsaparilIa
FOR kidney disease, which has troubled me for some
time, and feel ever So much better. 1 would not
be without it, 1 never took any medicine before
that did me SO much good. have recommended
Hoods Sarsaparila to great many people"-MRs.
NELLIE HOWE, Channel ST. Stockton, Cal
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DESTITUTE JEWS.
INDECENT Hebrews to Be Provided With Homes
in Fertils Farming districts

In Fertile armlng Districts.
NEW YORK, Feb. Banker Jesse Selig-
man has received from Baron Hirsch a
cablegram notifying him that the trustees
of the Baron Hirsch fund in this country
may draw on him for S2,5O0000. TO be
applied to the relief of immigrant Jews who
have come here and are destitute. The in
come from this sum is to be devoted to
amelicrating the condition of poor Jews by
giving them homes in fertile farming
districts where they can make their own
living. If the trustees find it necessary to
draw on the principal of the fund they are
authorized to do so, and Baron Hirsch has
promised TO make the difference good,
During the past year the Baron gave an
average of $4,000 month for the relief of
INDECENT Hebrews in this country.
Jesse Seligman. Treasurer Of the Baron
Hirsch Fund, says: ga short time ago a
colony of Russian jews was established in
New Jersey. The Trustees of the Hirsch
Fund purchased homes and farms for them,
and they are rapidly becoming independent
and self-suppoIting In addition to the
pecuniary assistance which they have re-
ceived. they are being instructed in institu-
lions OF this country. preparatory to becom-
ing intelligent citiZens. This policy is be-
Ing pursued wherever they are placed. not
only, in the West, but also here in New
York Citv.o
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that California had another candidate for a
cabinet position in the person of Hon. NJ. NJ
Estee.
> Morrow was asked tonight if he had
heard any intimatIon that the President was
considering Swift's name. He said Mo-
aud seemed to be a good Geal surprised,
although he admitted that 1t was by no means
improbable. "Swift and the President are
very warm personal friends" said Morrow.
swift is a very clever man and would make
an able Secretary"
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FOOTPRINTS TO THE BEACH.
Probable Suicide Of Mrs. Susan Hawkins,
a Wealthy Widow.

Los ANGELES, Feb. Mrs Susan Haw-
kins, widow of General Eli Hawkins, and a
wealthy resident of this city, is mysteri-
ously missing. and is supposed 10 have CON-
mitted suicide. She is about 40 years old,
and has been suffering with spinal disease.
a few days ago she told friends she was 60
ing to Santa Monica. but instead went to
Redondo and engaged a room in the hotel
there. This morning it was found she had
left her room through a window in her night
clothes. She was traced by her footprints
through the soft earth and sand down to the
beach, and it is thought in fit of despera-
ton, owing to her chronic aiment she
plunged into the ocean and was drowned.
Search at once began for the body, hut a
heavy log prevailed and it has not yet been
Francisco. 1t is said she made an attempt
on her lie about week ago and it was kept
uiet 49, f
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SKATING CARNIVAL.
Characters in Costume and on Wheels
the Pavilion

Characters IN costume and on Wheels at
the Pavilion.
There was large attendance at the Me-
chanics' Pavilion last evening, the attraction
being a costume carnival on roller skates.
Prizes were offered for the most elegant.
most comcal and burlesque. effective and
original, and the best fancy and dramatic
costumes. The Pavilion was beau
tifully decorated with bunting, flowers and
potted plants for the occasion, and pre-.
sented fine appearance when lit up by the
calcium lights.
Over 200 people, all in costume, took part
in the march, and as they glided swiftly and
almost noiseleSsly over the floor presented a
very pretty sight. All kinds of characters
were represented. William j. Moore as the
bod-carrier, William Archibald and ]. Huff
as the organ-grinder and his monkey, James
Irwin as the fo0tman and Louis X. Holmes
as the negress attracted great attention and
caused much fun. The names OF the prize
winners will be made known on Tuesday
next.
During The evening Frank belmont ran
four-mile race against Waldstein, Johnson,
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BUSINESS FAILURES.
Judgment Against Manufacturing Company.
Assignment Of Woolen-Mills

Assignment of WOODEN Mills.
CHAMBERsBURG pa, Feb. THE Ma
tional Bank of Chambersburg last evening
entered judgment against the Taylor Manu-
featuring Company of Cbambersburg for
S141, 900 and ISIS ued an execution on it. The
Sheriff took possession Of the shops. A re-
ceiyer will be appointed.
GREENCAsTLE Qnd.), Feb Birch &
Bro of the Greencastle Wooden mills have
made an assignment, after a business ca
reer OF twenty years. No statement is made.
NEW YORK. Feb. 7.-AntOnio Laviadia,
a commission merchant with branch at
Merlda, fucatan, made an assignment to-
day, with preferences Amounting TO S66 900.
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GROWING TIRED,
Lymph +" Patients Think They
Should Now Be Cured,

The bulletins from the bedsides of the
Lymph" patients at the City and County
Hospital will soon lose their irterest if
more of the lymph is not soon received from
Germany. Already it has been decide6 tn
give Edwards no further treatment. he bay.
ing taken twenty-six milhgrammes the
largest quantity administered In this city
without any reaction. '''
Anthony QuInn's bulletin for yesterday
SHOWS the lowest temperature and pulse
rate recorded in his case since the first in
lection. The bulletin is as fnllnws. u
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COUNTY PRINTING.
Yuba County Supervisors Pass a Resolution
That VIII Occasion Trouble.

AGos Oouuty supervisors fdSS Resolution
That VIII Occasion Trouble.
EVANSVILLE. Feb. Last August the
Board of Supervisors passed resolution
lnstructing all county officers to have their
printing and advertising done by the Daily
Democrat Believing they exceeded their
authority, the officers got most of the printing
done by the Daily Appeal. This week the
beard refused to pay the Appeal, and paid
the Democrat for duplicating the work.
They then asked for a written opinion from
the District Attorney, Nand when they ascer-
tanned that the officer claimed the resolution
WAS Illegal they refused to have the opinion
read. They afterward reconsidered their
action, but took no action upon the opinion.
District Attorney Forbes said any county
official could have his printing end advertis-
ing done where he thought fit, so long as he
kept within the specified rates. He cited a
decision of court in Los Angeles in a SINH
lar case. His opinion was based upon the
County Government Act passed in 1888. If
the bill is not paid in day or two the APP
peal will bring suit against the county TO r
the amount which is nearly $780,
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Arizona Editors Organize.

PHOENIX (Arlz), Feb. THE Arizona
Press Association was organized tonight.
Twenty-three out Of the seventy-eight jour
nails of Arizona were represented S. C.
Hughes OF the Star was elected President.
George w. Brown of the Enterprise First
Vice President, John Il. Marion of the
Courier, Second Vice-P President, S. C.
Bags of the Prospector Third Vice Presl-
dent, w. S. Vail of the Citizen Secretary
and John W. Darlington of the Sentinel
Treasurer
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JOHN f. SWIFT.
The President Considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
Giving Him the Treasury Portfolio.


Giving Him the Treasury Portfolio.
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE news that
Harrison had decided upon California man
1or Secretary of the Treasury would. no
doubt be very happy surprise to the Pa
enc Coast, and would, perhaps, be received
with some doubt. Nevertheless the Cali
furnia Associated Press has reasons for be-
heving that the President is seriously can
sidering Pacific Coast man for the place
My information comes from Senator Stan
ford. who says be believes that President
Harrison will appoint John F. Swift of San
francisco. who is our present Minister to
Japan. The President in his recent mes
sage to Congress asking an extension of the
time IN which he could name Secretary
WINDOWS successor. gave as one reason for
ms request that if it was deemed advisable
TO appoint some one residing at a consider
able distance from Washington there should
be time allowed for him to reach Washing
ton 10 qualify, etc. 1t is well known that
Harrison and Swift are warm personal
friends, and that when the Harrison ADJ
mlnistratIon was organized the President
seriously considered the name of John Il.
Swift for cabinet position, and the latter
might have been appointed but for the fact
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ADAM DIETRICH.


Adam Dietrich, who was known famil-
iarly as Pop Dietrich, died suddenly of
apoplexy at his residence. 100 Taylor street,
on Friday night. He was known to all fire.
quenters of the Tivoli Theater, where he
had been tcket-taker at the door for ten
years. Old Pop entered the employ of
kreling Bros in 1879 as carpenter, and
helped build the present Tivoi As he was
becoming. too infirm to do hard work, he
was appointed ticket-taker ten years ago.
He was at his post Of duty on Thursday
night. and after retiring to rest was taken
sick and became unconscious. Deceased
was Pennsylvania, about IS years of age,
and, as John kreling says. was "a faithful
old servant" He had been a Past Master
of Masons, but it is said at the time of his
death was not in good standing. 1t is un-
derStoOd that he was widower. and had no
relatives on this Coast. He, however. leaves
married daughter residing in Philadel-
phia. Kreling Bros. will take charge of the
funeral, which Will take place tomorrow
from Washington Hall OH Eddy street.
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PROBABLE RAILROAD DEAL.
The Santa Fe Nay Absorb the Rio Grande
Western.

AAS 1aAId &c may hOoOTO the hAO UTauQ6
Western.
SALT LAKE, Feb. "A prominent Union
Pacific official said to-day: General Pal
mer Of the Rio Grande Western will not be
running back and forth between this city
and Colorado for nothing. His careful
examination of the road in person is not
without its Significance. A deal with the
Santa Fe is on the taps, whereby the West
ern Is to become part of the Santa Fe
system. The question is merely a matter OF
agreement on terms, and things are work
ing straight toward the Santa Fe corral.
OF course all this is stoutly denied and will
continue to be denied until the papers are
signed. Then the public will be officially
informed of the transfer. Whether there is
to be lease or purchase is not settled yef.
The Denver and Rio Grande people know
what is coming and arc getting ready for
emergencies. Why just think of the advan-
tase to be gained By the Santa Fe by the
move. 1t would give them a big grip on the
east-bound traffic from the Coast and accel-
crate an extension to San Francisco from
Salt Lake via the Yosemite Pass. The
Santa Fe would also loop tile country be-
tween La Juuta on the east and San Fran
eli SEQ on the west -
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Arranging Citrus Exhibits.

NEWCASTLE. Feb. THE Placer County
Board Of Trade met here yesterday and set
tied up all its business for the past year,
and also selected a committee for the pur-
pose of arranging for this years Northern
California Citrus Fair, which will be held
some time In December next. Another
committee was appointed to prepare for nj,
exhibit from Placer County at the Worlds
Fair Chicago.
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A pefalcation Mads Good

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA defalcation has
Deeh discovered in the pay department of
Ine Coast ana Geodetic Survey, and one of
tn a clerks to Mr.. Persons, the disbursing
91inceT, has been discharged. Professor
Menaennall, chief of the survey, says the
lars and that 1t has been made aood Tbe
clerks name is kept secret.
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tredrickson and Donnelly were given six
and fifteen mlligrams respectively from
which up to II O'clock last night 40 reaction
of extreme drowsiness, and Sato the Ian
coughed more than usual. The consump.
yves are growing impatient with the treat
ment, as they expected to be on their feet
and discharged as well before the week was
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CHICO. Feb. THE residence owned bv
Mrs. ii. II. Morehead was burned this
afternoon 1t has been occupied by [. Tubbs.
For some time it was thought a large fra
would result, as the wind was blowing a
gale and the fire was we'll under headwav
before the department arrived. The cause
of the bl axe was defective fiue. The loss
is estimated at $1,000. No insurance.
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COAST sHIP-YARDS.
Railroad Men Looking Over Puget Sound Ter
ritory.


ritory.
PORTLAND Oregon, Feb 7-Charles
Alexander McDougal, General Manager Of
the American Steel Barge Company, and
Il. c. Davis of West Superior, General
Agent of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, arrived here Thursday from San
Francisco to investigate this locality with
view of selecting a site for a ship-y ard.
"Our object here" said Mr.. Davis, ''is 10
look over the matter of coastwise aud trans
portatiOn bus mess that is likely to be Sc
cured by the barge company for the line of
steamers which is to be put into service ON
this Coast. At least fonr will ue put on by
next August, leaving New York with wheat
via Liverpool. As the ship-yard will be
necessary, We are seeking a site. and we
have been at San Francisco and on the
sound. The former offers Inducements, but
the latter is, perhaps, better in some re-
Spects. This country, think, stands an
equal chance. The company is now build
ing at West Superior nine 3000-ton steel
steamers of the whale-back style. which are
unlike any other steamers"
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ANOTHER BURGLARY.

Il. v. McADister's House Entered and
Jewelry Stolen.
The residence of r. Y. McAllister at 313
Shotwell street was entered last night by
burglars and about $500 worth of jewelry
carried away. The discovery that the house
had been looted was made about 8 o'clock,
when the family returned from shopping
and found everything topsy-turvy. There
IS no clew to the house-breakers, but their
methods of entering and ransacking drawers
show them to be professionals.
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Arrival of the Parthia.

VANCOUVER (B. c., Feb. THE steam
ship Parthia arrived from Japan and China
this afternoon with cabin and 2 second
class passengers, 80 Japanese and SO chi.
nese Her cargo consisted of 2243 tons,
stormy one.
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Planting Thousands of Fruit Trees.

ANDERSON (CaL). Feb. 7.-Over 100000
fruit trees have arrived here the last ten
days and more are to come. The season ia
most favorable for planting trees. The
ground Is in excellent condition, and all that
Is required will be the spring rains.
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IN THE FAR NORTH.

Securing Testimony in the Case of a Seized
Schooner
VICTORIA (B. c., Feb. IF. B. Gregory
Of the law firm of Beleyea &c Gregory, soli-
citors in the case of the schooner Sayward,
now pending in the United States Supreme
Court. to-day returned from Sitka, where he
had been engaged securing copies of the
trial at the time of the seizure of the schooner
There have been continuous rains at
Sitka, but the weather is mild. In mining
circles all is Quiet
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Scott Held to Answer

NAPA, Feb. ii. w. Scott was arraigned
to-day and held to answer before the Supe-
rior Court on charge of assault to commit
murder for having shot John Vaughn on
January oath.
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A Gripman Fatally Iniured

SAN Diego, Feb. MARK Hanna. an
employe of the cable road, was fatally in
Jured late this evening by being struck bv
Grip handle. his skull being fractured and
his face smashed The accident was causaS
by the slipping of the Fable and in attrmnt-
Ing to recover it he met with the mishap,
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MARTIN pRAG.

Martin Prag, an old and highly esteemed
merchant, died on Thursday at his resi-
dence, S1S Filbert street. He arrived in
this city in pioneer days and engaged in the
tinware and stove business, at which he
quickly acquired a fortune. He was ma
tive OF Warsaw, Poland. and was aged IS
years and 6 months. He leaves three daugh-
tiers to mourn his loss. Mr.. Prag was
prominent Mason, and will be inferred I'M
der the auspices of the fraternity. The fu-
neral services will take place at 10 80 o'clock
this morning at the Masonic Temple.
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Victims of Confidence Mem

MARYsyILLE. Feb. THE confidence
men who swindled Charles Newkom Thurs
day out OF $500 also beat a confidinr woman
of Yuba City out of S145. Little hopes of
catching them are entertained There were
three men in the gang.
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ONTARIO, Feb. THE Southern Pacific
track has been laid TO Chino, and regular
trains Will be running in few days. Grad
ing has begun toward Elsinore.
The second story of the Chino sugar
factory is nearly finished.
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Steamer Reported Sunk.

New YORK, Feb. THE Norwegian
steamer Simon Durmer is reported to have
sunk almost in the same spot where the
Vizcaya went down. Nothing has been
heard Of the crew
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and was sentenced this morning to the
County Jail for six months. He was then
examined on charge of burglary and held
to appear before tie Superior Court at
Santa Rosa. The prisoner is Bulgarian.
who twice enlisted in the army here. He
came here from Benicia.