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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
SPORTING NOTES.

Killing Deer In Yolo County-Meetins
of a Gun Club.
Complaints have been made to the sports
men Of Woodland, Yolo County, that deer
are being killed in large numbers by In
dams in Capay Valley, and that the whites
are buying the meat. Those who purchase
the meat of any deer until March. 1893,
might find il to their advantage to observe
the wording of the following act, which
was approved March 81, 1891. viz:
Every person who. In any Of the counties In
The State OF California, hunts, pursues, takes,
kills or destroys any male deer, antelope,
mountain sheep or buck for the period OF two
years from the date OF the passage Of this act is
Every person who shall buy, sell, offer or ex-
pose for sale any OF the aforesaid game at time
misdemeanor.
The penalty for violation of the above
law Is a fine Of not less than 500 or i'm
prisoninent for 100 days. or both fine and
Imprisonment.
The Foresters' Gun Club Of Sacramento
held very enthusiastic meeting on Monday
evening and elected the following officers:
President DR.. l. G. Shaw; vice-president.
urer. Henry Eckhardt; executive CON-
mittee-E c. Chapman, p. Menken, II.
Eckhardt, j. d. Young and l.. Dwyer.
shot Of Central California, is out with
challenge TO shoot any man In America for
$1,000 or $500 a side. 1t IL quite evident
that Basfora is purely paper shot, as the
challenge sounds light without forfeit to
back up the report.
The entries for the Southern California
Kennel Club are pouring In very fast, and
the managers Of the show now calculate
upon at least 800 dogs. The entries will
close on Saturday. the 10th inst.
The Salem or Rod and Gun Club is
making big preparations for its annual trap
shoot at live birds. A medal valued ut 500
will be offered for competition.
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You're likely to have nice quiet life,"
remarked Mr.. Blanchard, approviugly, as
be gave license to Rollin Wells of s3 Moss
street to marry Barbara Moss. Man and
woman were deaf and mute, he aged 53 and
she IS. These and other data necessary To
be known before the license could be issued
were ascertained after using up " ad of
paper and pencil for the written questions
and answers. Among other things ascer
tanned was that This was his second venture
In this line, he having secured divorce
full desertion Of his hearth and home. Wells
iS a
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
POLITICAL WORKERS.
Republicans Preparing for the
Primary Election.
The Chances for Democratic Harmony Are
Not Many-Last Nights Scenes Around
headquarters.

The activity Of the politicians on the Re-
publican side was confined yesterday to the
compilation of the lists of judges and clerks
for the primaries. The work was not COM
pleted. but both the political firms doing
business on Third street and at 115 Powell
street, respectively, hope 10 be able TO hand
the names of their choice to the committee
of % to-day.
Although there was nothing particular
going on, the headquarters Of the two fac
tons were throBged with aspiring poll
ticians. ward-strikers. candidates and
hangers-on last night.
Martin Kelly occupied a seat in the little
room set apart for his use at the Third
street resort, and held levee, which was
attended By the most aristOcratic Of his sub
jeets.
The Alliance rooms on Powell street
were crowded to the doors. Senator
Mahoney and John C. Quinn did the honors
in the private apartments. Tney had all
they could do to listen 10 the many whis-
pered and dead-seeret messages brought to
them by host OF messengers from every
part OF the city.
Secretary Davis looked wise aud had but
little to say. lie evidently mediIated upon
what might have been" had he received
oPSOiH dS L HttCQ CldLto II p
praiser, which he so much coveted, but
which young Ralston secured.
Outside in the big room brass band
brought In By the Thirts-first Assem- bly,
District Club, which was present in body,
played popular airs, and whenever they got
tired some vocalist entertained the crowd.
Democrats Stili at Outs.
Local Democrats are looking for the man
vino can successfully mix oil with water,
for he alone it is thought can accomplish
the feat of uniting the San Francisco DEM
ocracy.
The conservatives-that is, the reformers
who are in favor of accepting the plan pro-
posed by the State Central Committee-are
hard at work
They are onholing everybody they
can get at, and are trying 20 convince people
to their way OF thinking.
The Dwyer-Sulivan-B Barry faction remain
as obstinate as ever and still VOW that they
will never accept the proposition made by
the State Central Committee.
Tomorrow night there will be big meet
ing OF all the officers of the clubs OF the re-
organizers IN their Sutter-street headQuar-
tiers. Lively times are expected, but the
outlook for restoration Of harmony is very
Door.
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CHOSEN FRIENDS.

The Tenth Annual Session Of the Grand
Council Of the Order.
This body convened at Washington Hall,
30 Eddy street. yesterday morning at 10
o'clock. The entire morning was consumed
in the reception Of new representatives and
comforting the Grand Council degrees, and
in the afternoon the reports Of the officers
were submitted. They show the order to
be In very prosperous condition and that
the past year has been one of unusual
prosperity. "A large number of representa-
tives are present from the city and interior
councils.
A reception was rendered to the Grand
Council by the city councils last night at Odd
Fellows Hall. and this evening Pacific
Council No. s. the largest council In the
world, has invited the representatives and
their friends to be present at an entertain
ment which embraces stereopticon ex-
hibition musical and literary programme.
collation. and dance
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
The Piea OF Insanity

cannot be urged in exclamation OF the conduct OF
hosts OF people who constantly infict injury upon
themselves. and lay the foundation for serious and
disastrous bodily trouble by use In season and
out OF season. upon slight necessity and without
discrimination, OF drastic vegetable cathartIes and
poisonous mineral choIagogues-notably the vari.
Gus forms OF mercury-to relieve simply constlpa-
ton, complaint remediabe at any stage by the
persistent use OF Hosteter's Stomach Bitters Thi.
famous remedy never eripes, evacuates too conf
ousy or weskens the bowels. II there is any otner
tonic aperient In or out OF the pnarmac opoia OF
which this truthfully be said we are unaware
OF it, Abandon the fatuous habit of dosing and use
this benign regulator. which also sets right weak
ened stomachs and disordered lfyers. Rheumatism
neura gia- seepiessness, loss OF appetite malaria
debility and kidney complaints troubles all con-
querabe by the bitters. Is
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
GRATEFUL MINERS.

The California Miners Association and
Judge j. DcKenpa.
Hon. Joseph McKenna WAS met on Mon
day BY a delegation from the California
Miners Association. who desired to testify
to him their hearty appreciation OF his SER
vices in Congress as a champion of the min
ing industry on the Pacific Coast, and more
particularly for his action in furtheriDg the
passage Of the hydraulic mining bill. which
provides for the creation of the California
Debris Commission. Judge ~Mckenna re-
ceiyed the delegation very cordially. The
party consisted of the following named gen.
tlemen: J. II. Neff, s. X. Thornton. John
+. Davis, William IrelaB, w. c. Ralston
and NJ. H. Meade.
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NO HARDPAN YET.
New Well VIII Be Started on tn,
Mission-street Site To-day.

a New Well VIII Be Started on the
Mission-street Site To-day.
The boring on the Seventh aud Mission
streets property yesterday disclosed nothing
but water, sand and clay. When the work
was resumed in the morning it was neces-
sary first to pump out tue water which had
risen to within Is feet of the surface in the
pipe. Down at the 70-foot level aud
thence TO 90 feet there was a stratum of
running sand. Then a little clay was
struck, mixed with white sand. At 9SJ5
feet the clay stratum had been penetrated
and sand found again. There Was a slight
mixture of clay down TO the level of Ill feet
when stratum of yellow sand was found
This took the work up to p. NJ. and then
labor for the day was suspended. The
officials have concluded that they have gone
far enough in that well, hence they will
start new one ON the Seventh-street line
near The northwest corner to-day
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political Clubs.

AT meeting of the GeTman-American
Democratic Club, held at 514k Sixth street.
last Monday night, an executive com mitiee
and minor officers were elected. The club
will open an office where those who wish to
become citizens may obtain information.
The club was addressed by X. Heidner and
D Franken, who explained the new ballot
system.
At meeting of the Howard Club last
evening resolutions were adopted asking
and requesting each of the members of the
club to Use every effort and endeavor in the
pursuit OF an honest election at the coming
primary, and also indorsng the committee
II p OF the County Committee for the
able and impartial manner in which they
formulated the plan for holding the same.
Speeches were made by Martin Stevens.
Hugh w. Fraser, L. b. Williams and others.
The Forty-f0urth Assembly District DEM
ocratic club met in Winters Hall last night
and endorsed the action of the executive
committee in rejecting the uncalled-for in
reference of the State Central Committee
Ia nullifyIng the plan of the recognized
Democratic party Of this city.
The Americas Club met In Grand Opera.
hall last night and approved of the action of
Inc executive committee in the matter of
declining to modify the plan of organiza-
ton previously adopted and ratified by the
Democrats of this CITY,
The Fremont Club at its meeting last
night was addressed by j. Ell. Lehman and
James II. Daley, after which three cheers
10 chairman OF the executive committee Of
this club,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
An Engineer on Trial.

Chief Engineer Archibald McKinpon's
trial OH a charge Of criminal negligence in
overwhelming steam valve of the steamer
Wesiport. which plies between this port
and the northern coast, commenced yester.
day before Judge Morrow aud a Jury In tie
United States District Court.
Mckinnon admits that he oyerw eighted
the valve, but states in his defense tin at he
did only what every engineer on steam
cause In rough weather the pitching of YES
sells prevents valves OF the weight pattern
from keeping closed if only ordinarily
weighted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.
A. f. Oakiey's Lecture-A Letter From
the Union Iron Works.

the Union Iron Works.
There was not as large an attendance as
there should have been at the meeting of
the Geographical Society last evening, when
Alexander +. Oakley delivered by special
request his very interesting talk on the
Philippine Islands.
The speaker treated his subject In
charmingly unconventional manner, utterly
Ignoring statistical references, and confin.
ing his remarks almost exclusively to the
mode OF life there. the climate, the topog-
raphy. and the products of the country.
Before the speaker took the rostrum Sec
rotary Partridge drew attention to two blue
tints-one OF cruiser Sand the other of the
United States battle-ship Oregon-which
had been furnished by the Union Iron
Works. Mr.. SCOTS letter accompanying
the gift explained the difference between
the two classes. The letter further saws
that the cruiser is intended for pursuing
the enemy on the high seas, while the bat
ue,ship Is intended principally for harbor
and coast defenses
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

Peace Campbell for not being resident of
the city and county when appointed by the
Supervisors. Now. says Justice of the
Peace Low. he will have audience with
Governor Markham and request such per-
mission. In the meantime Mr.. Campbell is
not worrying bit, and Mr.. Low is waiting
for the word to exchange courtrooms with
Presiding Justice Gray. II am having my
kick now Z" Jaws he
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

witness heard yesterday was n. r. Harris
of the secret service Office, who testified to
the facts as stated. but failed to establish
any intent of malice on the part OF the
prisoner. there being nothing in bis testi-
Cummings false impersonation. The further
hearing of testimony was continued until
SATURDAY.
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weather-yana R,o ~,

During the high wind on Monday after
noon the weather-vane on the steepie of the
Central NJ. Il. Church. on Mission street.
between Sixth and Seventh, was blown
over. The 10-foot iron rod attached to II
struck the sidewalk perpendicularIy and
made quite an impression, its weight being
lOo pounds Fortunately no one was hurt
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
Hops and Alfalfa Taxable.

The Bee Of Sacramento states that the
State Board of Equalization has decided
that hops and alfalfa, which improve with
age, are like orchards and should not be
classed as growing crops, which are exempt
from taxation. Hence alfalfa will be as
sessed at about $40 an acre and hops at
about So an acre above the assessed value
of the lands
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

Engine company was called out on a
still alarm at s so O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing for fire in Crsmp g. Bruce's junkshop,
In the basement of the three-story frame
building at $50 Harrison street. The loss
was S25; cause unknown.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

The Alta Club. whose headquarters is at
1872 Stockton street, was raided last night
by Sergeant Tobin and a posse, who ar
rested nine men for shaking dice for money
The police learned that the club, which is
supposed to be a social organization, is a re-
sort for men who play for money.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
BRIEF NOTES.

Judge Murphy's court ha, been closed for Two
days on account OF his Illness.
r. j. COchTane has sent q letter 10 the Super.
Visors asking them TO examine The tin used on
certain portion OF the City Hall root. He de-
clares II Is a fraud
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He snapped. HI. and D,.a

Yesterday morning large-sized dog ran
up and down Tay street, near Geary, snap
ping and biting at every one in his way.
Some one, surprising the animal mad, sent
a bullet through his head
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
Low Is Having HI. Kick,

Attorney General Hart has gone East
without giving his ultimatum, and IL has
been accepted as granted that he has re-
fused his permission to bring suit in the
name OF the People to Gust Justice of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
Injured by a CIeaxer,

Ernest Miller of 2027 Gary street a
butcher employed in the Clay-street Market.
cut himself with c.eaver yesterday ,,nrn.
Ing. The sharp blade struck his left hand
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13
Husband's Caicfned Marpesia,

-Four first premium medals awarded. More agree
able TO the taste and smaller dose than other mag
nesia For sale in bottles only with United States
Government registered label attached without
whicn none is genuine. At druggists and country
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

and severed the tendons OF the little finger.
The jointure Of the severed muscles was
made by Police Surgeon Somers at the Re-
ceiying Hospital
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OBITUARY NOTES.
FRANK II. wILKIF.

Frank B. Wilke, a well-knOwn Chicago news
paper man, formerly connected with the Times
died last evening at his home, In Norwood Park,
Chicago after a long Illness.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
THERE Is ACTUAL MERIT In
EVERY PAIR OF SHOES
SOLD By Us!

We will save money for You. We can do
it. Buy and wear our Shoes. WE ARE
DOING BUSINESS ON a RECIPROCAL
BASIS and are generally successful in CIV
ing you more stable and better finished foot
wear at lesser price than others. That's
our success and your gain. Going to try
our Shoes? Going to practice economy?
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MOTHER MARY XAyIER-

Mother Mary Xavier, Superior of St Francis.
a nun. and one OF the founders Of the order iiec
in Dubuque, Iowa. yesterday, aged 81 years
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-13

A Most Interesting Interview With a
Number OF Prominent OfHcfais-How
the Strains Of Public Life Are Over
come.
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SPECIAL
SALE:

MAIL ORDERS promptly
Valley. Oakland and Berke "
The morning call., 1892-07-21
ON TO UKIAH.
The First Sunday Excursion TO the
County OF MendncIno.

The First Sunday Excursion TO the
County OF MendocIno.
On Sunday next the San Francisco and
North Pacific Railway Company will give
the third excursion 0f-the season 10 Ukfah.
and in view of the fact that the excursion
train will be run on Sunday many who can
not absent themselves during the business
DAYS of the week will take advantge Of the
opportunity TO visit the city in the far
north, aud at the same time enjoy very
delightful ride through three of the most
prosperous counties of the State-namely,
Marin, S0noma and MendOcino. The road
is in good condition, the cars commodlous
and the comfort Of the eXcursonists will be
looked after by Colonel w. H. Mention,
whose reputation for taking charge OF ex-
curslOn parties is q sure guarantee that all
will move along smoothly. There is no rail-
road trip in the State on which passengers
can go in the morning and return In the
evening, which affords such diversity of
beautiful aud varied scenery as the one 20
Ukiah. The eXcursionists will leave at 8
o'clock IN the morning, and have four hours
at Ukiah. during which time they can ride
over 10 Nichy 81 rings and to the Indian
reservation. The fare for the round trip
has, as in the past been fixed at g..
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SPRING VALLEY.
Tho Annual Meeting-Some Interesting
Figures Presented.

Tho Annual Meeting-Some Interesting
Figures Presented.
AT the annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Spring Valley Water Company
held Yesterday afternoon 1900 out of the
10000 shares of stock were represented.
Charles Webb Howard in his annual report
set forth that the company supplies IS, S9j
dwellings. 1856 business places aud 127
public places, and that there are not more
than 5000 vacant houses in tho city.
The report of Secretary Norris shows:
Receipts-From water rates, 81, 642, 166 so
from other sources, S15.59l OF = total re-
eeipts, Sl,657,757 81. Dsbursements-Ope :
ating expenses, S3S5.067 Ga; coupons and
interest, $500. 4Sl rs; taxes, 500, $40 80; dvi-
bends for II months at $4,000, 5000. 900
total disbursements. 81. 657, S97 81. Amount
paid for permanent expenses during the
year, S492. 500 13 Neutrality-suspicious. and
other Indebtedness, SIC, 1874, TBS 62.
The old board of directors. Charles Webb
Howard, Charles Mayne, s. c. Bigelow,
Homer ). King. George w. Beaver, a. Borel
and A. III. PaysOn, were reelected.
The new board organized by electing
Charles Webb Howard president, Charles
Mayne vice-president, William Norris sec
rotary and Pelham w. Ames assistant sec
rotary.
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THE RIVERS INQUEST.
A Jury OF Merchants Wha
Some OF the Witnesses Say.

A Jury OF Merchants summOned-What
Some Of the Witnesses Say.
Yesterday morning Coroner Garwood
summoned jury OF Il merchants to ex-
anime into the killing of little Dave Riv-
ers by Southern Pacific train at the Ran
dail-street crossing on last Tuesday after
noon.
The jurors summoned were: c. a. Ber-
nard, 629 Merchant street; Thomas Abbott,
625 Sansome: A. Lippmann, 2G2 Washing
ton; w. +. Adams. 403 Davis; j. johnson,
406 Davis; J. c. Moran, 404 Davis; f. G.
Fredrickson. 324 Davis; b. Y Squire, 314
Davis l.. Kelly, sos Davis; :. Erlanger, 304
Davis; ID. Ross 800 DAVIS; j. w. Thurbee,
3l3 DaviS-all OF whom responded
After the jury had been sworn over the
body and the remains identified by the
mother OF the boy the taking of further tes-
timouy was postponed until the 18th inst.
at 80 o'clock.
The remains were given TO the parents
who had them removed to their home at 26
Palmer street, from which place tue funeral
Will be held to-day.
While there were no witnesses examined,
there we're number Of them who gave a
good Idea As TO what their testimony will
be when called TO the stand by bitterly
blaming the employees of the railroad CON-
pany for their negligence, and the company
Itself for not IN some way protecting so
dangerous d crossing as that on Randall
street
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A USELESS COMMISSION.
The Fish Laws Are Still Infringed
With Impunity.
a Fisherman's Political Club Has Been Organ
ized-It win Seek Redress and Protec.
tion From the State.

The Fish Commission is resting on its
laurels-or its cheek-these days.
The Illegal fishing goes right along, but
there are no arrests being made.
Joseph d. Redding is still in Europe.
And Ramon E. Wilson, tired OF trying
to run things all alone. is said to have in
dted letter to Governor Markham asking
for the appointment of two commissioners
not afraid to do little work. aud then gone
off into the country on a short vacation.
IL is to be hoped that Governor Markham
will see his way clear toward giving the
State new Fish Commission, one that
will do something toward unfolding the
laws for the preservation of the fish of San
Francisco Bay.
Meanwhile the law-abiiing white fisher
men OF this city have organized political
club.
Any one passing by SIS Front street can
see broad white canvas under the second
story windows. 1t bears this legend: