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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
BEARS ON A ToBoGGAN.
How a Nevada City Man Saved a Lot OF
MOnev.

How a Nevada City Man Saved a Lot OF
Money.
Cor. Nevada City Transcript
The snow was so deep in the upper part
Of Nevada County last winter that it was
impossible for the lumbermen and tanners
to move their lumber and bark. and had
lot of contract bark showed under with the
rest. In March things got so that work
could be resumed. and / walked out one day
to the woods to look my bark piles over. /
came to one pile that the uen had piled on
top of a ridge, the side of which was so
steep that l saw that nothing could get in
there to haul it away, and was madden
than hornet at the men for piling the bark
In such an impossible place.
The side OF the hill ran down at an angle
Of forty-fve degrees, and was bare and
smooth. There was level space 800
wards OF so az the bottom, and then
the creek. Now" said, "lf that bark
was only piled upon the bank of the
creek # would save me a good deal of mon
ey AS il is 1t will take good deal of money
to get it there" There had been three or
four inches of snow during the night. and
it had been followed by one of those sleet
storms so common in this part of the State.
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rubbed noses for q moment, after which
Madame reached her head over, took look
at the empty manger, and then came over
to me and began to poke about my face
with her nose. To see what would follow,
|, too. went and looked In the manger, Dot,
meanwhile standing at a distance and gag
ing beseechingly at us both. When Madame
thought / had contemplated the manger
long enough, she deliberately began push
ing me with her nose in the direction of the
barn door. Her meaning was unmistaKable,
and al last unable 20 resist their combined
entreaties. | went to the storeroom and
brought Dot n little grain. The singular
part OF II all is that, as soon as l had done
this Madame went contentedly back to her
hay without demanding any grain for herself.
Madame was at one time laid no for
month or two, during which l hired, as
mate for Dot, another creature whose only
qualification for the position was her size.
She was narr0w-chested, splay-footed and
straight-shouldered She interfered, over
reached and had about as much speed in
like her, so | took TO driving them singly,
turn about. Oae day, however, as [ was
going some distance over a heavy road de-
cided to take the pair Accordingly bad
the pole put in and went out to superintend
harne>sing.n Dot was led out first. evidently
wei pleased at the prospect of exercise.
When the gray appeared, however, poor
Dots crest fell. She actually drew long
sigh. then turned her head away and from
that moment until our return she never once
glanced at her despised mate. As soon as
we we're ready she started in tn travel.
Always brisk trotter, her feet fairly few
over the ground this time. The poor gray
puffed and painted, struggling along, fairly
falling over her own feet in frantic effort
to keep the pace and finally settled into a
numbering run. while Dot trotted on wholly
unconscious that there was any other horse
along. / was sore put to 1t to hold her In
aud found the trip ardu0us as we'll as anus
ing. The gray was nearly used up on her
return. and as both mares were pretty warm
/ had them put in the stable and rubbed off.
An hour or two later | went out myself
to give them drink. and thinking to save
time led them out together. Scarcely were
who. with all her shortcomings had always
seemed gentle aud docile. suddenly sprang
fnryard aud with her taath siazAl Dot hy
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
feet. making ms waY down the mnnntain tn |

feet. making his way down the mountain to
the little cabin under the sYcamores, and
art9E9Islhg MS Vile from her morning nap.
There the air ana the crude medicament "a
81 the mountains worked a miracle. for
Felipe recovered; but he was never again
the handsome young caballerO of other
days The bear. senior, had done for him
what years do for others.
And Felipe G rcia attended no mora hear
dances without invitation.
1ou had better not attend any either, my
friend. unless you be given reserved seat
IN an oak tree and unless you have your
winchester along to speak to the company
when 1t comes your time to talk.
SOL N SHFRIDAN
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
STRUCK TIRE STICK,
Mathematics Poor Aim Is All That
Saved Zumwalt.
Calayeras Chronicle.

n mathematics Poor Aim Is All That
Saved Zumwalt.
Caaveras Chronicle.
Saturday afternoon last j. Fl. Zumwalt
of this place had thrilling experience
with monster rattlesnake, and although
Mr.. Zumwalt came out first best IN the fight
1t was close call. Mr.. Zumwalt had been
up on the Esperanza looking after some of
his cattle, and was returning home just at
dusk ia the evening. There was quite a
large rock By the side of the trail from
under which the dirt had been washed out,
Zumwalt in passing along discovered the
tail OF rattlesnake protruiing from uuder
the rock, and as Joe never lets chance go
by to put an end to one of the reptiles, he
thought be would make quick work Of
this one. In looking around for something
to dispatch the snake with he found dry
alder stick about four feet long and an inch
and half in diameter. Thus armed he
went back to where the snake was cOu-
cealed under the rock and endeavored to
make him come outfrom under it by punch
ing down the hole with the end of his stick
The reptile refused to come out from his
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
MARY MAPES DODGE.
Something About the Life Of the Editor
OF st. Nicholas.

Something About the Life Of the Editor
OF St. Nicholas.
Chicago Times.
Mary Mapes Dodge. twenty-five years ago
or more, was a perplexed widow, with two
hearty boys depending upon her. She had
been reading Motley's histories and was
carried into the land OF dikes and windmils
until she felt that she knew Holland nearly
as we'll as America. The outlines of story
came into her mind, but she was determined
that they should be of no faint tracings.
She seized upon every book bearing upon
the customs Of the Dutch and the appear
ance of their country which she could find
and devoured il. This was productive of a
flesh and blood tale-"Hans Brinker. or the
Silver Skates"-which made her famous, it
being not only translated into Dutch, but
other languages.
This would have been a remarkable tri-
umph for bright, hardworking conscien-
tious young widow without previous train
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
A MEXICAN STATESMAN.
The Fsther-in- Law of President Diaz tC
Travel In This Country.

New YORK Tribune.
Romero Rubo, the Minister of the In
terror of the Republic of Mexico. father-in-
law of President Diaz. and one of the most
intellectual men in the Mexican Republic,
has received a leave of absence from the
Congress of his country and next spring he
will visit the United States. The visit will
be made with the intention Of making OBJ
servations and securing information about
the affairs OF State etc, by which he NAV
benefit his country and improve the condi-
ton of the Mexican people.
Senior RubiO is the recognized man Of
learning of the country in Witch he lives,
He is an excellent Spanish and French
scholar, and he devotes a great deal of his
time to literary research and study. One OF
his great aims IN life is obtain better educa-
tional facilities for his country and to raise
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25

the Mexican people up to a higher plane.
He also co-operates with his son. n-law, the
President, for the Improvement of the arts
and sciences.
The Minister OF the Interior Is native
of Mexico. He is Observation-Disclosures
man about so years of age. but he is we'll
preserved and does not look half that age.
His daughter, Mrs. Diaz, is one of the
handsomest women in the republic. and his
other three daughters are also distinguished
for their beauty In the winter Senior
Rubio with his wife and two of his daugh-
tiers, who are unmarried, live in his hand
some house in the City of Mexico. In the
summer he lives in his beautiful country
place at Penon, on the banks of Lake Tux
coco. Penon is about twelve miles from
the capital, aud there Senior Rubi0's hand
some summar-house is surrounded by beau
tiiul grounds. This Mexican statesman
will visit all the greater points of interest in
the United States. and will probably be
here for four months.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25

1910 ne was RrauuateU
from Yale College and
then began the study Of
law. Three years later
he was admitted to the
bar. He was elected to
the Forty : eighth Con-
gress over Miles Ross
.(DemocraU by over 1000
majority in a Democratic
district. In 1884 he was
defeated for reelection
by Robert S. Green, since
Governor. In 1886 he
defeated McMahan. a
Democrat. aud again EN-
tered Cnnpraes Int I'm
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
Time to Move On.

Josiah (out shopping)- -Mandy, do you see
that little sign that says: Hamburg edging
this way?
Mandy--Yes, Josiah, what of it?
Josiah-Well. If Hamburg is edging this
way with all Of its cholera. why the quicker
we kin git out OF here the better Chicago
Tribune.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25

1883 he was vanquished by Congressman
Geissenhainer. He is interested in several
manufacturing industries In Union County,
and Is president of a bank and gas and
water company in Elizabeth. and Il stock
holder in street railway enterprises at st.
Paul and Mime apois. He is a nephew of
ex-Secretary Of State Hamilton Fish.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
CHUNG TO HER.

The Snakes Affection Was of q Too
Passionate Sort.
Los Angeles Herald.
Albert COIN, nephew of III. Newmark of
this city, the Misses Rordan. Mrs. S. E.
Haskell and Miss Margaret Phillipson had
an exciting time with rattesuakes over in
the San Jacinto Mountains the other day.
The young people have been guests at the
Mitchell House. in strawberry Valley, for
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25

ing or natural talent. But as girl she had
received the most thorough education from
private tutors, and was a musician, lin-
gust and thoroughly grounded i'm English
literature. From girlhood she bad been in
the habit OF meeting at her fathers and her
husbands houses authors, lawyers, artists
men and women of culture and information.
She had already written number OF charm
ing sketches, having, in fact. tried her wings
enough to know that she c0nld fly.
Before Mrs. Dodge WAS appointed editor
of ST. Nicholas she served an apprentice
ship with Mrs. Stowe as an associate on the
force of Hearth and Home. To-day the
vivaclous, retiring lady of middle life goes
to her offire In the Century building, and in
the supervision of the Intricate machinery
of the great juvenile periodical she Iabors
as many hours and more intensely than
some Of her subordinates.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-25
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.

John Kean Jr., Who Is Placed at the
Head OF the Ticket.
New York Herald.
John Kean Jr., Republican candidate for
Governor Of New Jersey. was born in Eliza
beth, Union County, March 4. 1852. In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10

Organization Of the Virginia Mercantile
and Safe Deposit Company.

The corporators and subscribers to the
stock of the Virginia Mercantile and Safe
Deposit Company of Richmond met yes
terday afternoon in Room 2. state Bank
building, w. }. johnson acting chairman
and X. l.. Traylor secretary. and organized
by the election of the following eighteen
directors: Charles Il. Skinker, Marshall M.
Gillian, William II. Palmer. w. j. johnson,
C. T.. wingo, J. s. Munce, w. II. Jones. X.
L. Traylor. g. G. Valentine, Howard Swine
ford, II. Seldom Taylor. John Addison. I.
l.. Alfriend. Ware b. Gay, Jackson Brandt,
and G. T.. Belyin, of Richmond. and John
G.. Slater and II. X. Simpson. OF Washing.
tor. The directors subsequently elected
Charles X. Skinker president and Marshall
ii. Gillian vice-president.
This compapy's charter was granted by
q special act of the General Assembly OF
Virginia, approved January "a. 1890, and is
very liberal in its provisions. Its maximum
capital is Si,OOO,O0D, and the minimum
500 900. which mad been fully subscribed
and 10 per cent. paid thereon before organ
ization. as required by the act OF incorpo-
ration. The stockholders authorized the
directors TO receive additional subscrip-
tions to stock to an amount not exceeding
SlCO, OO0-making a total OF 5000. OO0-and
| to secure the change of the name OF the
company to the Richmond Trust and Title
Company if found practicable and deemed
\ hest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
I,ouo,-Iicen.e Refused.

The hearing of testimony with regard TO
the granting Of license to Z. Cbiocca TO
open a bar-Toom at the corner OF Four
teenth street and Exchange alley was con-
Guided in the Hastings Court yesterday,
and the Judgerefused TO grant the license.
Mr.. Wallace +. Brown represented the APP
plicant and made strong appeal IN his
behalf. The witnesses introduced were
Messrs. N. V. Randolph. w. q. stokes. IL.
w. Carter, Il. IL. Anderson. Mr. Sneilings'
Sergeant b. +. Howard, Ned Hill. n; U.
Hill. w. NJ. Anderson, and John Cox,
nearly all of whom have offices or places
of business in the vicinity.
Judge Witt, in rendering his decision.
said he would throw no obstacle IN the way
of the honest girls employed in factories
and other establishments IN this neighbor-
hood who are endeavoring to earn liyeli-
hood. II was the locality, and not the
people. to when there was objection. as
be was satisfied they were good men. AS
10 the point made by Mr.. Brown about the
license running only three months before
renewal. that had been raised by the for
mer occupant. who in less than month
had one of the worst places in the city. lie
concluded by stating that he had ordered
the police to report promptly. to him when
ever there was q disorderly bar In the Vi
ciulty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
TWO posT-oFFlcs OFFICIALS FIGHT.


Considerable excitement was caused ~
the uost-office Yesterday afternoon about
aIf.past o'clock by q personal difncuity
which occurred between Mr.. Wallace ";
Rowe. the assistant superintendent, ana
Mr.. ]. W. Donneliy, q letter-carrier. Early
in the afternoon these gentlemen nau
some words about an order given ~ III.
Rowe, but no blows were struck. AZ tne
hour when the encounter occurred Mr.
Rowe was lust leaving the building. When
be reached the iron gate which opens into
Main street on the west side OF the Gus
tom house he was met by Mr.. Donneiiy,
who was accompanied by some OF ms
friends, Words and blows followed, and
though MIR. Rowe defended himself most
vigorously he was knocked down. and, ac-
cordlnr TO the statements OF some Wit
nesses. severely pounded.
COULD NOT GET IN.
Mr.. ]. A. Moore, one of the carriers OF
the post office. was on the Main-street side
of the gate, and as soon as he saw that q
fipbt was in progress be Attempted 10 get
i'm and separate the combatants, but was
prevented, he says, by one of the friends
of Mr.. Donnelly. Several spectators gath;
cred on the outside of tho alley-way and
finally getting in succeeded IN parting the
gentlemen.
Chlef-Ot-HOllce roc dpptdicN "a .H'
scene shortly after the difficulty and a
large crowd gathered around the post-oI'
fee. A few minutes later Officer BEDFORD,
accompanied by another policeman, came
up. but neither Mr.. Rowe nor Mr.. Donnel-
ly were in the building. and therefore nc
arrests were made.
Warrants were subsequently sworn OUT
for both of the gentlemen, but Captain
Angle said last night that no special efor'
would be made to arrest either OF them
until to-day. as the Police Court would not
be in session until Monday. The question
was last night raised, though not officially
whether the police had jurisdiction upon
the grounds of the pOst-otfice.
WILL HAVE THEM ARRESTED.
Captain Angle, on a former occasion
when an affair somewhat similar IN Its ma
ture took place in the custom-house. tole
A representative of the DISPATCH that h'
would not hesitate to make arrests, as TN
post-office was in the city of Rlchmon'
and therefore within his jurisdiction. III
made the same statement last night an'
said that both the principals IN the aiai
would be arrested.
Neither Mr.. Donnelly nor Mr.. Row
could be seen last night by the DtsPArci
representative and therefore no statement
could be obtained from them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
JOHN A. KRAFT FAILS.
THIS LARGE CONFECTIONERY AND
fRuIT-pEALeR ASSIGNS.
Assets Thought TO BE suhieient 70 Fay
All observation-disclosures , Co. the
Largest Crsditoss-suiss.

sunrise wss crested in business cir
clea Yesterday afternoon by the announce
ment that the old and weli-known whole
sale confectionery and fruit concern OF
John A. Kratz bad gone under. and that
an assignment had been made to w. d.
Cardwell. trustee.
The papers transferring the contents OF
his estabishri .nt. Nos. 10 and II south
Thirteenth street. for the benefit OF his
creditors were admitted to record In the
Cbancery Court about b O'Clock IN the
afternoon. Just one hour aiter u u1eu ~
frust made by Mr.. Kratz TO Mr.. Cnaries 4.
TayIor. possibly the largest creditor, was
fled there.
The total liabilities are not stated, but
tar was maid on S65, 900, this sum probably
renresenting the value of the property
conveyed. 1t is thought that the assets
will be sufficient to satisfy all claims.
The deed conveys the contents or the
stores on Thirteenth street as already men;
toned two tracts of land IN Chesterheio
county of 200 and 100 acres respectively
three houses aud lots on east Clay street.
Nos. 301, 303. and 305. and house ana io'
No. I712 east Main street.
THE CREDITORS.
The creditors named in the paper are
the following, and are to be settled with
In the order in which they appear Charles
II. TAYLOR a Co., IN amounts. ranging from
$50 to $1,000, aGgregating Ss,29l;H Mrs
Il Kratz, S400.50: Garnella Brothers
81 900; Conrad Schmidt. $500; William
Jenkins a Son, S355.60: y. Q. Hicks
81 1872 ubject to credits; II. w. Moesta
S45O. Sc; Chast. Ramstetter (estimated)
81 900 Mrs. Katie Kratz. 81 ,250.
ANY other debts not designated IN the
deed, proven to the satisfaction of The
trustee, are to be paid pro rata SIX months
from date.
SUITS AGAINST KRAFT.
Two suits were instituted in the sams
court against Mr.. Kratz, as follows: j. II
Griffith h Co.. for S5.l90.74; James ID. Ma
son q Co., of Baltimore. 1888. Attachments
were issued in both cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
The Dixie Society Meets.

The Dixie Literary Society, by invita-
ton. met at the residence OF ITS president,
Mr.. W. T.. Smith, All east Clay street, on
Tuesday night last: The, question ioi
debate. Resolved, That the influence OF
man mas been moro important factor IL
the enlightenment of the world than wo-
man, was ably discussed and won by the
Affirmative. After the business session
there was a splendid supper. vote OF
thanks was rendered The host and hostess
The next meeting of the society will 6t
held next Tuesday night at Gatewoods
Hall, on west Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10

what is the meaning Of the great activity
az officers and men on the monitor fleet IA
James river? Why are they running nitn-
or and thither, packing and ,unpacking
their bags" and laughing. and shouting
and looking jolly generally2 Why the ex-
pIanation IS that they are packing up their
beautiful uniform suits and ENDING mem Tor
nse bv the cast and chorus of "Pinatore !"
10 be rendered at the Academy OF Music
January 18th, 18th, and iith. Tickets, 90
cents. Chorus. co voices; orchestra, 10
pieces. Reserved seats at Ramos's-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
Viewers, swess Tiowers.
prAor WHxnn rKK LoyERs or THE BEAuTf-
yUr CAN RxyxL.

Rome decorations are never. complete
withouf flowers. They lend charm that
nothing else can supply, and speak volumes!
Tar the refinement OF those who surround
themselves with them. Not only Is tins
truism. but it Is also true that by many
nothing is appreciated more ~ pfesens
than fowers. They are always suitaoie
and carry sentiment. Aplant or oouquss
sent 4 mother, wife, sister, or sweethears
never fails warm reception, and many OF
them will Iinger long after the impression
made by more substantial tokens nave
passed away.
IN THEIR GLORY.
These remarks are suggested by visit
~ a DrspArcH representative TO the place
~ w A. Hammond, the florist, No. l0I
east Broad street. Here the flowers are IN
their glory and all can revel in them. Mr;
Hammond is an artist in the manner OK
arranging flowers, and has Tor the carving
out of his designs the rarest that can %
secured at this season. lie 10 prepared 20
furnish for parties, for balls, for suppers.
ADD for other entertainments the most
elaborate pieces. and also has beautltui
display Of palms, ferns, rubber trees, an q
outrfowers. such ss hyacinths. yioiets.
roses. lilies of the valley. &c. no eau
mako vour house look like talry garden
and change winter into scene OK tropicai
splendor.
FOR THE SICK.
To vou have a sick friend Hammond's Is
the very place to get floral memento
that will bring sweetness and ltght 20 tne
sick chamber. 1t is the very place to ouy
a cottage plant for your child to nourish
and thereby acquire that taste for flower.
that is a synonyme of refinement. a VISIT Isl.
TO his store must make any one with tn'
slightest appreciation for the beautiiu
faai hettar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-10
. Remarkable and Succession no..

The beautiful white marble sia,ss I,
Henry Clay suddenly vanished .1a.e ~.
YESTERDAY from its pedestal IN ,hs CO.,
Square. and great excitement was 0c,l'...
ed. The people surprising that 49,.
crime had been committed by boa -
bers were very properly indigrllt ~
threatening.
The Chief Of Police AZ once irsfr,..,
search for the missing statue. ana Il.
greatly relieved 10 find II after On s.s, !.
two standing on the post Office stsps l.
ing tickets TO the Plnaiore pert lrfs..'
for the benefit Of the soldiers M01ar.-.
Even the cold marble heart OF ias 49,.
statesman was moved AZ the path III
sacredness of the effort torear tbs ir.r.,,.
tlyely demanded monument