davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call., 1891-08-25
VICTORIA.
ROokeries in BehriRg Sea Visited and sealers
Warned.

ROokeries in Behring Sea Visited and sealers
Warned.
VICTORIA (B. c., Aug. PA letter has
been received from Sir George Baden Pow
ell, British Sealing Commissioner, written
al Pribyloff Islands, under date of August
9Th. He says: I'VE have inspected all the
rookeries on Pribylof Islands. Fifty schoon-
ers have been warned and several arrested d"
The sealing schooner Laura returned to
port this morning with but eighty skins as
the result of the seasons catch.
A writ for $1,000 was issued out of the
Vice-Admiralty Court to-day against the
steamsh hip Zambesi for alleged damage to
the schooner Fanny Dutard by collision
in the straits Sunday morning. The steam
er had left port. however, before the writ
was issued, and the agent of the Upton line
declined service, so that proceedings are at
standStill until the Zambesi returns. The
cargo OF the injured schooner will be dis
charged and the vessel repaired.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
SHOOTING FESTIVAL.
George Helm Makes the BeSt
Average Score.
Close Of Successful Contest at schuetzen Park.
Good Records and Happy Marksmen.
Anxious Lady Spectators.

The fall festival of the California
Schuetzen Club closed last evening. 1t was
one of the most successful events, both
financially and socially, that has ever been
held in the State. The proceeds from the
marksmen amounted to more than $4,000,
while the craftsmanship exhibited was all
that could be desired.
Previous to the commencement OF the
contest yesterday congratulations were in
order for those who had been successful at
the previous days contest. Adolph Strecker,
the shooting king, was received with honors
ON all sides. a. Gchret, who made such a
good score on the honorary target, was
The morning call., 1891-08-25

THE MAN TAKUET,
Atthe man target the possible was so points
and it was we'll patrUnized. Good scores were
The morning call., 1891-08-25
GUARANTEED TREES.
The Case of the Alleged Infested Trees Held a
San Pedro,

The Case of the Alleged Infested Trees Held at
San Pedro.
Los ANGELES, Aug. 24.-In Department
of the Superior Court to-day Judge Shaw
decided the matter of the application for a
temporary writ OF injunction 10 restrain the
defendants in the case of the people of the
State Of California against Alvin r. Me-
serve and others in a suit to declare certain
trees recently imported from Tahiti and now
held in quarantine al San Pedro nuisance,
IL being alleged that they are infested with
scale and other pests. pending the decision
OF the case. Judge Shaw, in deciding the
case, said: ut is ordered that the temporary
restraining orders hereinbefore made be
continued in force until the further order Of
the court, and that the defendant may leave
at any time during the pendency of this ac-
ton upon notice to the plaintiff to move the
court for dissolution of the said restrain
Ing der"
The morning call., 1891-08-25
MARRIED.,

OTTO-FREIERMUTH-In this city, August 90
1891. by the Rev. L. J. Lion. f. II. Otto and Lulu
A. Freiermuth, both of San Francisco.
BRADLEY-tISHER - In this city, August "a
1891. by w. +. Cook, J.P John ID. Bradley and
Lucinda r. Fisher, both OF TomaIes California.
DAYIS-HARRIS-In this city, August %, 1891,
by the Rev. Joseph Wilmer, william Davis and
Dora Harris, both OF San Francisco
ROBERTS-PACHECO-In Oakland. August 90
1891, Charles NJ. Roberts of san Francisco and
Anita Pachcco of Concord.
CLoUGH-HATrS-m Thomaston. Me-, August
IL, 1891, by the Rev. w. A. Newcombe, Charles l..
CIough OF San Francisco and Nettie Watts of
ThomaSton, Me.
The morning call., 1891-08-25

j. /. DISPAUX, Recorder.
HoCHKoFLER-In this city, August 49, 1891, Ru-
doiph HOchkOher, beloved father OF Mrs. RaOul
Martinez and Mrs. Frederick A. Woodwork,
The morning call., 1891-08-25
The Davis VIII Case.

BUTTE (Mont), Aug 24.-The contest
ants in the Davis will case rested their case
to-day. concluding with lot of depositions
OF Iowa people to impeach Sconce's
yeracity. Most OF them would not believe
hun under oath. The proponents counsel
then moved to strike out his testimony re-
lating to, the will of 1880, on the ground that
1t takes two witnesses to establish the con-
tents of will. The matter is still under
argument
The morning call., 1891-08-25
The Case of u. r. stran.

In relation to the publication of a tel
egram from Watsonville announcing that
j. r. Strange had been arrested for the
alleged embeZzlemento of certain city papers.
Henry jackson, member of the Board of
Trustees Of the city of Watsonville. writes
that the papers were voluntarily Slrren-
dered and are now in his possession. Fur
ther. he states that no suits are pending
aud that none can be entertained
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Earlu Rains Pre6intad.

CAYUCos, San Luis Obispo County, Aug.
24-The predicted hot wave, like some Of
its predecessors in other parts of the State.
failed to materialize here. 1t was unusually
warm Friday, but Saturday and Sunday the
Thermometer maintained its normal cooluess
during this season OF the year. Campers
from the interior counties are numerous
around the bay. Weather prophets say the
atmospheric signs promise early rains.
The morning call., 1891-08-25

across the Sacramento River, also several
carloads of machinery for the door and
sash factory. The company lave $50 men
employed and are pushing work as rapidly
as possible to have the road completed to
take out this seasons cut Of lumber. The
grading is nearly completed to the river
and most of the smsIl bridges are COM
pleted.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
oBIT U AIRY.
JOHN II. BARRY,

John Fl. Barry, Chief of the Delivery Depart
menr of the Western Union Telegraph Office,
died at O'Clock yesterday morning at bis resi-
dence, l4Ol Powell street, OF acute cerebro-
spinal meningitis, superinduced by close and
unremttlng attention 10 the duties of his office
for period OF twenIy-seveu years without an in
teimission Of one day. In word, lie literally
wore himself out In the harness.
Mr.. Barry was born in Philadelphia, Pa, In
lS41, and was at the time OF his death nearly A
years OF age. He came 10 San Francisco In Sep
tember, 1856. with hi. father, mother and one
sister. who. together with another sister and two
brothers born here, survive him, Miss Mary
c. Barry, teacher In tile 1 . Grammar
School, Is one OF the sisters. He was edu-
Gated IN the public schools OF this city and In
1864 lie entered the office Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company as Assistant Chief Of the
Delivery Department, and in short time he was
promoted TO the position OF Chief, an Office which
he has held continuously ever since. To use the
language OF one OF The chief officers OF the COM
paDy. he was exceptionally faithful and COM
peteut, and the company could not lave lost one
OF Its employees whose death would have
been more regretted" He clung to the details
OF his business with a pertinacity that
was absolute infafuation. Time and again he
was told to take vacation 10 rest himself, TO
lay aside tbs cares OF his Office and recuperate,
what has to be done, and then tell me how mat
ters would progress If stop, even for awhile"
EXpostulation was useless. ABOUT two years
ago his unremittng attention 10 his work began
10 tell on his physical system. He was again
warned. and told 10 take a rest, but his answer
was always the same. Last Friday lie went
home completely worm out He had outraged
nature by pushing IL beyond lis limit. and The
machinery gave way, aud refuSed to do any more
Work. AT II 80 o'clock that night he became
deiirious. In which condition he remained with
but few brief Intervals, until the lamp burned
out and he sank TO sleep in DEATH surrounded by
his family, who dolzed him.
Mr.. Barry. in 1882, married Miss Susie NJ.
Smith, sister OF Mr.. Andrew L. Smith, foreman
OF THE CALL composing rooms. 1hey mad two
children, both of whom are dead. Mrs. Barry
survives her husband. 1he funeral Will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'clock, aud the
inlerment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Barn and Contents Burned.

GRANTS PASS (Oregon), Aug. 24.-I. W.
Holmes, who lives in the northern part of
town, lost his barn and outbuildings by fire
yesterday; also eight tons of hay, four
horses, two COWS, four hogs, harness, farm
ing utensils, etc., to the amount of $500.
His house, which was only thirty feet away,
was saved. His little boy, 3h years OF age,
seeing some papers in a pile in one of the
outbuildings, got match and set 1t afire.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Tehama Products.

RED BLUFF, Aug. 24.-The Tehama Ag-
ricultural Association has appropriated
$500 to send an exhibition Of fruit minerals,
etc, to the State Board OF Trade rooms
About 800 pounds were shipped Sunday
night and are now in the rooms for a per-
manent exhibit More fruit will be added
tober
The morning call., 1891-08-25
The Red Bluff Disipcoruorution Case

RED BLUFF. Aug 24.--In the case of Fish
against the Trustees of Red Bluff, the dis
incorporation case, Judge Ellison overruled
the demurrer to the complaint, enjoining
the Trustees from calling an election for
disincorporaton, and gave the defendants
ten days to answer. This virtually knocks
out the disincurpOratOrS
The morning call., 1891-08-25
RIGHT nov n n nA,UEs

The Right Hon. Henry Gil Raikes Postmas-
ter.General OF the United Kingdom died yester-
day in London. He was the eldest son OF the
laie Mr.. Henry Raikes OF Llwynegrin, Flmtshire,
and was born III 1888. He was educated at
Shrewsbury School and Trinity College, Cam
bridge. He was called to the bar'at the Middle
Temple In 1868 and was elected Bencler in
1850. From 1868 TO 1880 lie sat as a Conserva-
tive for Chester, afterward for Preston until
November, 1882, when lie was elected one of
continued to represent up to The time of his
dealh. From S74 until 1880 he was Chairman
House of Commons. In 1886 Lord Salisbury
appointed him Postmaster General. Mr.. RaikeS
was well known as director in numerous pub
lie companies. He was an eminent churchman
aud Chairman OF the Council of Diocesan Con-
fereuces.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Painful Accident,

MERGED, Aug 24.-Steve Titcomb. bag
gage-master and assistant freight agent
here, while assisting in unloading n print
ing-press this morning, was unfortunate
enough to have heavy piece of iron fall on
his foot and thigh. bruising him pretty
badly, in consequence of which he will be
laid up for several days.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
OVER 4 BLUFF.
Accident TO a Family While Out
Riding.
Mother and Child Instantly Killed and
Others Injured.
Visit Of San Francisco officials 10 StOCktOn'S
New Court House Mayor SandefSOn's
Opinion Of the Building.
Erecial TO The MORNING CALI.

PENDLEToN (Oregon), Aug. 24.-P. Tech
kella, his wife and three children, were out
driving last evening four miles from Pendle-
ton when their horse became unruly and
commenced to back. Techkela was unable
to stop the animal, and the horse. carriage
and its FIVE occupants fell over a bluff
twenty-five feet high. Mrs. Techkella and
one daughter were instantly killed and the
two other children were seriously injured.
Techkella and the horse escaped with few
hTuisPs
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Universitv Corner-stope Laid,

PORTLAND. Aug. 24.-The cornerstone of
the Portland University was laid this after
noon by Bishop J. NJ. Fitzgerald of the
Methodist EpscopaI Conference. The Uni
versitY, which is situated about three miles
from Portland. will be under the direction
of the Methodist Episcopal Conference of
Oregon, and will be one of the leading in
stitutiOns Of learning on the Pacific Coast.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
JOHN p. HARKINg

John p. Haikins, q pioneer citizen OF Sacra-
menlO and well known to all of the old residents.
died in tne County Hospital at Sacramento last
Sunday. He was born In Ireland nearly seventy
years ago, and In his younger days followed the
sea as captain OF a fine vessel. Either during
that time or during the days OF mining he lost the
sight of one Of Ills eyes. For une did not smle
upon bin as complacenty as up0n some 0lh,R
The morning call., 1891-08-25

BORN.
KOLMOS-In this city, August 20, 1891, TO the wife
of Jens Kolmos, daughter.
LIEB-In this city. August %. 1891. to the wife OF
A. Ii. Lieb, a son.
FREECHTLE-In this city, August 81. 1891. to the
wife or Joseph Fr reechtle, sou.
AHERN-In this city, August 30, 1891, to the wife
of ID. j. Ahern daughter.
RoSENBLooM In this city, to the wife OF Ralph
Rosenboom, a son.
SMITH-In this city, August %. 1891, to the wife
of Charles o. Smith,
DELANY-In this CITY, August %. 1891, to the
wife of John A. Delany. daughter
REINHARDr-To the wife OF J. A. Reinhardt, a
daughter.
BRILLIANT-In this city, August 2l 1891 to the
wife OF NJ. brilliant, son.
MEG UREA the Potrero August 19, 1891, to the
wife of FRANK Mcclure. son.
CoREY-In Oakland, August 20, 1891 to the wife of
John j. Corey of San Francisco, daughter.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Bled to Death.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. PA man named
John Garmey, recently admitted to the
County Hospital for treatment for the NOR
phine habit and lockjaw, this afternoon cut
his wrist with a case-knifs and hlcd TO
death. Deceased lately came from San
Francisco and was native of Massachu-
The morning call., 1891-08-25
L. I'll. NICkERSnN.

Louis Fl. Nickerson, weil-known halter, and
one OF the sons of pioneer IN that business in
this city, died on Sunday from consumption nd
Will be buried this afternoon from his late home,
at 61S Greenwich street. He was an exempt
member of the National Guard and affiliated
with the Veterans Association, which body will
attend the funeral
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Residence Rurned.

RosEBURG (Oregon). Aug 24.-'rhe resi-
dence of W. Singleton was burned last
night. Mrs. Singleton left lighted lamp
in her sons room and it is supposed it ex-
ploded. The family, who were asleep.
escaped with nothing but their night
clothes. The loss is $1,000, with no IN
surance.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
John c. STABLES.

John C. Staples, aged 3S years and son of the
President of the Freman's Fund Insurance Com
pauy died Sunday at his residence, 5l41A Geary
street, from hemOrrhage OF the lungs. lie had
suffered from consumption for several years.
1he funeral Will be held at noon to-day from the
residence of the parents Of The deceased, I'll
Taylor street.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
San Jose Fruit sh,nmarts.

SAN JOSE, Aug. 24-The shipments of
fruit The past week from San Jose were over
100000 pounds, which is an increase of
$4,000 pounds over the corresponding week
last year. The increase was mostly in green
fruit sent East
The morning call., 1891-08-25

and for a number ofyears lie supported himself by
keeping fruif-stand al the corner OF Sixth and
>treets, removing after awhile to Eighth street,
OF an ordinance removing all side walk obstruc.
uons. FOR many yrars lie held the position of
oecretary OF the HI6ernia Society OF Sacramento.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Electric Railrnaa Frnnnhise Gran+sa

SAN JOSE. Aug 24.-The Board Of Super
visors to-day granted the petition of Felix
Chappellett ct al. for a franchise for an
electric railroad from RaywardS to San JOSE
and appointed a committee TO draw up the
franchise
The morning call., 1891-08-25
WILLIAM e. SWIFT.

The many friends of William Z. Swift in the
First Regiment. n. Il. C., Will gIieve 10 hear of
his sudden death on Sunday from heart disease
Swift had long been member of Company + Of
the regiment. and at the time of his death was
Its First Sergeant.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
POLICE COURTS.
Violators Of City Ordinances Not Entitled
Trial by Jury.


Trial by Jury.
Los ANGELES, Aug. 24.-Judge Smith of
the Superior Court to-day rendered deci-
sion in the cases of the saloon men charged
with violation of the Sunday closing
ordinance, on appeal from the Police Court,
that vlolators of city ordinances are not en-
titled to trial by jury before police courts
provided by the Whitney act. The opinion
IS concurred in by the other five judges of
the Superior Court. The effect of the deci-
si1n is to largely increase the usefulness of
police courts.
The morning call., 1891-08-25

VIsALIA, Aug. PA rancher named
Charles Page fell off his horse dead this
afternoon from hear; disease.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
TARGET OF LUCK.

The target of luck is a peculiar affair.
Each contestant is allowed two shots on
each ticket, and he is limited to two tjcsets.
In order for shot to count it is necessa, V
to hit the tweve-inch black. The marks
man having the best two shots on a target is
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Work on a fridge.

ANDERSON. Aug. 24.--Sx carloads OF
bridge iron from Cleveland, Ohio. arrived
for the Shasta Lumber C0mpany's bridge
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Hottest OF the Season.
Fell Daad.

MERGED. Aug. 24-The past three days
were the hottest of the season, the ther-
mometer registering 113o each day.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
made. Only line shots count on these targets.
The winners with their scores are as follows /:
MEMBERS TARGET.

At the members target only three shots
are allowed. The possible is 70. 1t was
with great deal of anxiety that the me M
bers approached to put in their record. Fol-
lowing IS the result:
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Portlard's Business.

PORTLAND Oregon, Aug. 24.-Clearances,
s36O,000; balances, $4,000.
The morning call., 1891-08-25

declared winner. No one knows until after
the close of the days proceedings, who is
the winner. A committee took the matter
in hand, and after counting up the result Of
each marksman's effort, arrived at the fol
lowing conclusion:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-10
BANQUET.
Prominent Visitors Entertained Mt tho
Broadw ater Hotel.

4 .Sitots - So NAS
Iroadw alter Hotel.
The tenth banquet of the Commercial
club was given at the Hotel Broadwater
yesterday in honor of Richard A. McCurdy,
president of tho Mutual Life Insurance
company. Robert A. Granness, vice presi-
dent, and A. Is. Forbes, of San Francisco,
general agent. AfteI an elaborate dinner
the guests were welcomed by L. ID. Weed.
president, III a very neat ana aPPTo-
pirate speech. In President Mo
on the future of Helena. lie laid
particular stress upon the fact of Helena
being SO far removed from great financial
centers and from this he srgued that 1t was
bound to become n great financial center IN
itself. He spoke of the ignorance OF east
ern investors iii regard to western securities
and compared the cities of the east OF 2o,oJo
population to cities in the west OF the same
population and his comparison resulted
most %favorably to tho western cities. Ihe
great wealth of Montana with her unparai-
leled agricultural, lumber and mining re-
sources impressed itself upon him. lheHote
Rroadwater and the great plunge, he SAID,
were a veritable revelation. HIS impres.
sions of He lena were most favorable, and
the knowledge he has gained most surprls-
ing. His remarks were earnest ana those
of Il business man talking from u business
SbUlupolIlt- NIT. Il. u" Vss NV
called upon by the club to speak of the re-
sources of Montana. His remarks were
listened to with great attention.
He spoke. following The strain
of Mr.. McCurdy from the same
standpoint and used statistics, proving
every word he uttered. Messrs. Granniss
and Forbes wore then called upon and re-
echoed the sentiments of President NC
Curdy. The Commercial club entertained
their guests during their stay in the city IN
their usual hospitable manner.
These gentlemen are on a tour throughout
the west and are moro than pleased with
the future prospects of this great
section of our country. The follow
ing members were present at the banquet:
L. ID. Weed. president; A. j. Seligman.
Geo. o. Eaton A. j. Steele, Il. A. Harlow,
d. Bradford, f. Il. Wallace, l.. G. Phelps.
Il. H. Floyd-Jones, w. e. Cox. A.: M.
T~hornburg, NJ. A. Merendortf secretary. The
guests were G. w. B. Smith, general agent
of the Mutual Life Insurance company; q.
NJ. Fennell, Carl G. Gross.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-10
TIE WORLD On WHEELS.
How the Various Railways in Mon
tana viii Contribute to the
States Revenue.
rha Northern Pacific to Spend a
Lot of Money in Montana
This Year.
The Movement of Cattle-How Inc Alton
boycott Stands-East Bound PooA
Rates.

Tho state board of equalization has issued
! pamphlet in reference to the assessments
and collection of revenues. Rule twenty
ma refers to the assessment of railroads.
nv il the tax commissioner of the Northern
Pacific is made the officer to report to the
state board of equalization its property;
the general land commissioners the Union
Pacific is the officer to perform a like duty
for that road; the general solicitor of the
Great Northern for that corporation, the
secretary of the Great Falls u Canada for
that line, and the auditor of the Montana
Union for his company. The state board
Of equalization will assess the franchise,
roadway, roadbed, rails and rolling stock
only, of all roailroads operated in more
than one county. All leased lines. operated
under whatever name, are, for the purposes
Of assessment, considered as d part of the
system of the road to which the
same may be leased, and assessed
accordingly. Assessors are required to
assess all property Of any character, includ-
ing the franchise belonging to any railroad
corporation operated exclusively within
their county, unless such railroad is leased
to a corporation operated in more than one
county; and also all the depots, station
grounds, shops. buildings, gravel beds and
other taxable property situated within their
counties of railroads operated in part IN the
county and not included in the franchise,
roadway, roadbed, rails or rolling stock.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. W. Allerton, of Miles City, is in
the city.
Mrs. L. E. Collins, of Great Falls, is in
the city.
Hon. J.J. Shropshire, of Butte, is at The
Helena.
The Bostonians are stopping at the
Broadwater.
Ex-Judge Bach is back from a trip to
White Sulphur Springs.
Policeman George w. Baker is rejoicing
in the arrival of a underground boy.
MIR. Arthur Z. Curtin and family returned
home yesterday from a pleasant trip to
California.
Mai. Peter Roman came down from the
Flathead agency. and was warmly wei
coined by his many friends.
Henry Bacon, ESQ.,, a prominent banker
of New York, is in the city, a guest OF his
relative, Mrs. Henry Cannon.
Mrs. M. n. Keefe, who has been spending
the winter in Colorado, is home on a visit
to her mother, Mrs. Ross Deegan.
Judge Hiram Knowles, of the United
States circuit court, left yesterday for Mis-
soula. lie will return tomorrow.
George W. Sproule, clerk of the circuit
court, has gone to Butte, and will return to-
morrow. accompanied by Mrs. Sproule, who
has been on q short visit to friends on the
west side.
Rev. f. I. Webb, pastor of st. Peters
Episcopal church, is still too i'll to preside
at the usual Sunday services. Prof. }.
Bruce Simpson. of St. Peters school, will
read a sermon at the services this fore
noon.
Mrs. Odelia Logan, with her two daueh-
ters, has returned from a visit TO her SON.
in-law and daughter, Major n Mrs. Rich
ard Comba, Ninth infantry, at Whipple
barracks, Arizona, and is now at her home
on Fifth avenue.