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Mayor w.nser 70 Take Oses To-day.

Mayor elect Peter +. Wanser Of Jersey City
will take possession OF the Mayors office at 10
o'clock this morning. He will be received by
Mayor Cleveland. who will hand him the keys
OF the office. Mayor Wanser's first official act
will be tho appointment Of three mem herr: Of
liam Mehl. Jr. 10 succeed Charles Piingsten in
the Fourth district, Dr. Strain to succeed Hugh
A. Kelly In the First. ana John NJ; Jones to
succeed John ]. Voorhees, In the Fifth: The
new members are all Republicans. and their
accession to the Board will make 1t Republic
can by majority OF one.
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Hulksley to he 0.s OF sAe Ds,ss.,e..

NJ" HAVEN. May 1.-The Republican State
Convention will moet at Hartford on Tuesday.
Joseph l. Barbour OF Hartford will BIZ tenn
hoTary Chairman and Gen. Hswley Of Hartford
III III Ilmanent Chairman. The delegates at large
81 Mnnr riGHEabix Pc Gov BplkeleX, james +. Plat
LIEUT. Coy, Louis y, Croks Of brooklyn They
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TO cleanse the system in gentle and truly eensneia
perfect remedy Syrup q Figs. One bottle will answer
Tor all the family end costs only 90 cents the large
california nc syrup Company only.-Ads.
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Novel les In Furniture
Selling at low prices At Flinrs. West 18th st-Ads.
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WORTH CONSIDERING.

Nearly every person in California realizes
that the affairs of this city and State have
been managed, to q very great extent, by
four or five persons who control the Central
and Southern Pacific Railroad companies.
THE CALL says we all know this. We
realize how the thing has been done; that
it has been through the employment OF
agents for that purpose. Wherever con-
vention has assembled the corporation has
had its agents, bosses, politicians and news
papers. Money has been potent ID certain
cases. 1t would hire bosses and news
papers. And those politicians Of the class
who always have an itching for Office dare
not oppose the railroad managers, for by so
doing they would be defeated. Few off es
of Importance in this city or State have
been filed for some years pas5, except by
accident. unless by the permission of the
railroad millionaires. When The CALL
made an effort to rid the city of Boss Buck
ley, it was simply laughed at for its pains.
We wished to be rid Of Buckley when we
realized that jurors had sometimes to con-
suit him before verdicts were rendered
THE CALL wished to be rid of such an
abominable system of politics; one which
encouraged the selection of candidates for
Office, even our judges, by such persons.
The CALL believes the politics of the city
and State will be purged; that knaves will
not always be permitted to fill the important
offices, but il must be borne in mind that
the city and State contain men who Will
serve the great corporations for advantages,
be it for money, for discounts on freight
bills or for Office
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AS OTHERS SEE US.

Mr. Leeds, manager Of the Traffic Asso-
citation, in his remarks before the members
of the Chamber of Commerce at the ban
Quet on Thursday evening, closed with the
following words: If [ were called upon to
suggest an epitaph to California it would be
terse and comprehensive-the last of the
slave States" Under the old Southern
regime there were slaves. 1t is true, but even
among the slsve-owners there never was
anything to equal the absolute tyranny which
has been exercised in California by the men
upon whom the General Government, the
State OF California aud the city of San Fran
cisco have larished hundreds of millions of
dollars. 1t was with the utmost difficulty
that a wholesale merchant in this State
could do business il he bad the enemity Of
the members of the corporation. And as
for candidate for Office, if he were an
aSpirant for an important position, even a
judgeship, he was sure to be put down
unless he bowed to the august four. Even
the managers Of papers have in some in
stances sold their influence for evil to the
railroad corporation, in order to obtain
advantages over their competitors.
The Hon. Warner Miller, in his remarks
before the same merchants, is reported to
have said:
a year ago III admit that l found among
your number strong opposition, men who were
appaT emily afraid 10 discuss the project for fear
Of punishment in this liie / am glad 10 say that
fear, that opposition. has disappeared listened
In wonder TO the statements made by Mr.. Leeds.
Some OF them are indeed astounding. All l can
say is that there is not another Stale in the
Union where such a state OF affairs exists or could
exist a single day.
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. LIGHT BREAKING IN.

p 4 step has been taken by a political con-
veutiOn to break loose from the evil inlu-
ence of the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany. The Democratic convention, which
recently assembled az Fresno, did contain
enough well-meaning delegates TO put down,
for the time being at least, the attorneys
and agents Of that company. 1t was, doubt
less, notifying for the managers to have 10
submit to the passage of resolutions de-
signed to assist in the emancipation of our
citizens from thralloom which was really
sapping the prosperity OF the State. How
could State or city prosper while made to
ray tribute to a company which was not
satisfied unless it took nearly all the people
could earn? The utter recklessness of a
corporation which would not even pay its
proportion Of taxes, after having been given
property worth more than one hundred
millions of dollars, and being permitted to
gather tolls on transportation which were
actually oppressive, until its managers
claimed to be worth all the way from thirty
TO fifty millions OF dollars each. Shameful,
was it not? Yet not one half OF the story
of abuses has been told in the preceding re-
marks. Our whole system of State and
municipal government was debauched and
corrupted by the employment of such men
as Buckley to run our political conventions.
The men nominated in convention for Office
were such persons generally as would do
the bidding Of the railroad managers, and
after this the bosses were quite willing to
enrich themselves by plunderlng the public
whenever an opportunity presented itself
If only one party had been controlled BY
the railroad, the public could have stood
the strain, but neither party was spared
The work Of the OveTgrown millioDaires
was got in everywhere. No person could
obtain an Office of any Importance unless he
wore the railroad collar.
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THE rox-BoRRowE DUEL.

There does not seem to be any creditable
side to any of the proceedings in the series
Of affairs growing out Of the DTaytOn scan
dRl. The first intimRtion of the true char
acter of the parties that mixed themselves
up in the matter was the report that Bor-
rowe and Fox had agreed to sell certain
correspondence OF the principal parties.
Borrowe made half-denial Of this. which
called out from Fox an assertion that Bor-
rowe was guilty OF an untruth, When Bor-
rowe got back to Europe he and Fox were
reported TO have had hostile meeting. The
fact that neither Of them was hurt thro ws
some doubt upon the character Of the meet
ing, If there was one.
1t now appears that the Paris correspond
ent OF the New York Herald had promised
to give Fox $1,000 for the privilege Of being
present at the duel. Fox complains that
Bennett, proprietor OF the Herald, has re-
fused to pay the amount agreed upon. The
inference from this is that Bennett does not
consider that duel has been fought. The
two men were, from appearances, making n
profit from an exchange Of shot: under a
presumed arrangement that the shots should
be harmless. Fox himself, with an appar-
ent disregard of the unenviaSIe character
IN which he makes himself appear, is circu-
laiing the story that Bennett wont pay the
5000 his correspondent agreed to pay as the
price of admission to the duel scene. The
sooner the persons connected with the
Drayton scandal retire from public obserya-
ton the better. BOrrowe was undoubtedly
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GAUGIEG BY WEIGHT.
Deputy Collector Quinn Receives In
struetiOns Regarding 1t.

Deputy Collector Quinn Receives In
struetions Regarding 1t.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner has
issued Instructions 10 Deputy Collector
Quinn in regard to the new rule relative to
gaGging by weight
The instructions provide that where rec
tifieTs procure accurate Fairbank platform
sea les on which to weigh their larger pack
ages they will be allowed to weigh small
packages on the same scales if they so de-
sire. In regard to large standing casks or
packages that cannot be weighed or moved
when filled, the Commissioner holds that
the term casks or packages as used in the
law is understood TO mean portable pack
ages or vessels. Therefore no cask or pack
age Will be gauged or stamped except such
as can be readily moved and used for ship
ment, delivery or sale.
The Commissioner also holds that all rec
tilted spirits shall not be weighed at the
premises of rectifiers, unless the gauger is
FULLY satisfied that his hydrometer will not
indicate the correct proof.
The gauger will not bs justified in mark
ing spirits mo proof" or apparent proof
unless fully satisfied that the same should
be classed according 10 regulations.
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stand OF wheat has been ruined by hot
spell, accompanied by fierce norther.
The salvation of this portion of the con-
tinent is its two mountain ranges fronting
the sea. 1t is the wall of mountain lying
back of the coast Of New South Wales and
Victoria which renders those colonies In
habitable; it is the want Of any such range
Intervening between the ocean and South
and West Australia which forever forbid
their occupancy by civilized man. II we
had no coast range and no continental range,
the whole of this continent from the ocean
to the hundredth parallel would be an
arid rreeless desert-a ealdron In which
the mercury would rise daily to 140 degrees.
as it does in Western New South Wales,
ana as it sometimes does in our Colorado
desert. The ocean winds would not part with
their moisture till after they had crossed
the plains, and the western limit of Ameri-
can civilization would be somewhere in the
Missouri Valley. Happily, on this fortu-
nate State, Providence has layished its
blessings with no niggard hand. We have
mountain and river. alluyial valley, aud
forest-clad slOpe-everything to insure the
prosperity Of man if each resource receives
proper attention.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
THE HEATED TERM.

San Francisco has been treated this week
TO a heated term such as marks the sum-
meTs in the East. For four successive days
tie Thermometer In a specially selected spot,
free from sun rays or radiation, has regis
tered over IS degrees at some period OF the
day, and. as few people dress for such hot
weather, the suffering has been marked.
No cases Of sunstroke have been reported.
and the high temperature has been bene-
fetal to sufferers from diseases Of the res
piratory organs; but the steady flow of
perspratiOn has enabled sons Of the soil to
understand what Eastern people undergo
in the dogdays.
On this coast the distribution Of heat and
cold is not regulated by the almanac. We
sometimes have hot days in February and
a succession Of very cold days in August.
But May is generally a cool month in this
city. Observations spread over period of
- years show an average daily temperature
for May OF 564 degrees, as againt 58.4 tor
June, 5S.5 for July, $50 for August and 1913
for September. The highest averages in
that period were found on the 24tb, 18th,
26th, 3Olh and 31st Of May, when the mer-
curry rose above IS degrees. In series Of
years the highest TEMPERATURES recorded in
this city were In 1872 and 1877, when 90
degrees was reached; in 1876, when SO de-
grees was reached. and In 1888, when the
mercury rose above 90 degrees But none
OF these heated terms occurred in May
The month is warmer in the interior, not
only in the San Joaquin, but also in the
Sacramento Valley aud the fo0tbill towns.
A record Of several years observations at
OToyile shows temperatures exceeding 80
degrees in May for several consecutive
years; but at Sacramento. which is ac-
counted warm place, such high tempera-
lures have seldom been reported in May.
and the mean maximum for II years was
75.5 degrees
The heated term which now seems 70 be
ending spread over the whole State, from
Red Bluff to San Diego, the highest tenn
peratures being reported from Templeton,
Whittier, Pomona, Los Angeles, VaeavIlle,
LiVermore and Paso Robles. 1t is said to
have been caused by an Unexpectedly high
barometer in Nevada, coupled with a low
barometer on the coast; the sea breezes
being thus repeled, while the burning
winds from tie alkali plains were attracted
to the valleys OF this State. In another
meridian the hot spell would end in rain
storm. That can hardly be expected at this
season here, but when our barometer rises
and the interior barometer falls the trade
wind will set in and cool the air.
The important aspect Of the meteorologi-
cal situation is its possible effect upon the
wheat crop. Where the wheat is in the
milk, temperature such as they have been
enduring in the valley. if accompanied by a
north wind, is apt to seorch the berry Up
TO the present time no news of any such dis
aster has reached the press or the Produce
Exchange. Wheat quotations reflect a
dropping tendency in the market, which
would not be the case if any fears were en-
terIained Of the effects of the heat on the
growing crop. Still. the next two weeks
will naturally be a period Of anxiety. II
has hapE ened more than once that fine
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PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Talmage now appears with cean-shaven
face.
Russell Sage refuses to have his portrait
taken.
Lady Florence Dixie declares that Glad
stone Is grand old humbug.''
Marion Crawford has a long head. He
Dedicated his last novel to his publisher.
Governor Flower Of New York is taking
boxing lessons, and Is anxious to pose as an
all-round athlete
The young Princess Victoria, who, when
she is Is, will become eligible TO establish
! her claims as the heir-apparent of Hawaii,
will enter Wellesley College next term.
Guyyian Gorder Thompson of Grand
| Rapids. Mich. has been appointed instructor
| In Latin at Yale. lie was graduated from
| Denver University in 1883 and studied at
| Yale.
Professor Fiske, the historical expert, dis
| agrees with Professor Horsford'S notion
! that the Mortimer established permanent
| colony at Cambridge or anywhere else in
| this country.
| Governor Chase of Indiana is not only q
| minister, but he can preach as piously as he
| can practice politically, and is credited with
being the best baby kisser that ever went on
i an all-Tound canvass.
! The Royal Order of Maria for Noble
! Danes, whose insignia has been conferred
upon the wife OF General E. Burd Grubb by
|
Spanish order of knighthood for women
While Queen Victoria was in Darmstadt
recently she held private inyestiture of the
| Garter at the SchlOss and conferred the
| order upon Grand Duke Ernest of Hesse.
| The new Grand Duke was invested with the
insignia which belonged to his lately de-
ceased father
The Crown Princess Of Sweden, who has
| spent the winter in Egypt for the benefit of
| her health, is about TO return 10 her North
eTn home. Her sojourn in the country of
| the pyramids has benefited her condition,
although it is not probable that she will ever
overcome the tendency to consumption
! which she has inherited.
l. V. Brokaw will contribute to the Brokaw
memorial field fund 4 sufficient sum to erect
| the building, swimming poo! and clubhouse
| for the Princeton College. Necessary funds
| for this new field, in memory of Princeton's
| famous athlete who lost his life so heroi-
| cally last summer while trying to rescue two
! women from drowning at Asbury Park,
have been contributed by the students.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
AN ALLEGED SENATORIAL DEAL.

Politicians Of trading propensities will be
amused at the details of an alleged Sena-
toTial deal as told in the memorandum of
Editor OIis. MI Otis appears 10 have CON-
menced negotiations with a little deelara-
ton against boodIe. The parties he had TO
deal with were N. Il. de Young, who had
been loaned snumber OF votes by CTimmins
and Kelly, ard c. n FELTON,, who had
little personal strength and was anxious to
gain over the twenty-one votes that be-
longed 10 Crimmins and Kelly. Under
these conditions Mr.. Otis says: Il mad
talk With the Senator FELTON, and ex-
pressed TO him my hope that the coming
Senatorial election might be carried without
a resort to the use Of money illegitimately,
or to any Of the corrupt practices which
had so often disgraced California and sean
dalized cur legislators, Senators and
people" Having mounted fairly upon this
high moral platform Mr.. Otis claims to have
made an arrangement by which tie Grim
Minis and Kelly bandits who had been
voting for De Young should be transferred
TO FELTON, on condition that FELTON, should
support De Young whenever there should
be another vacancy. Feton's friends now
deny the accuracy Of the Otis memoran-
dun. Mr.. Felton's rec0llections differ from
those Of Mr.. Otis. Tie former does not
think that he signed away the right to be
candidate to succeed himself Tie pre-
sumption is in favor Of the accuracy Of Mr..
Felton's Tecollections from the fact that De
Young had but three votes that he could
control. The other tWenty-one were the
property OF Crimmins and Kelly They
were nominated and elected by Crmmins
and Kelly, and received and obeyed orders
from that political firm during the rest Of
the session. 1t does not seem probable
that FELTON, would have promised to support
De Young in 1892 for the three votes De
Young had in 1880. 1t is just possible that
the people will have a word or two to say
about tie election Of Senator 10 succeed
Mr.. FELTON,. California wants at least one
man in the Senate who owes allegiance to
no other power than the people.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
pFPARTNfENT OF AsRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, J
WEATHER BUREAU.
SAN Francisco, May p, 1891
For Twenty four Hours Ending Midnight.
For Northern Caiifornia-Fair weather; north to
west winds: nearly stationary temperature, except
slightly cooler along coast; continued warm wave
in the interior.
For Southern California-Fsir weather; north 20
west winds; nearly stationary temperature. except
cooler at Los Angeles and Yuma; continued warm
wave in the interior.
For oregon and Waskington-Fair weather ex-
oept preceded by light rains along the straits I;
north TO west winds generally cooler
For Neyada-Fair weather; stationary tempera-
ture, except cooler 10 northern portion.
For Utsh-Falr weather; slightly cooler.
Local Forecast.
For san Francisco Fair weathet: gradually
cooler: warm weather Saturday forenoon.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Tumbled Off the Balcony.

Kate Hogan, aged IS. has entered suit by
her guardian against the estate of Marga-
retha Koch to recover S25OO0 damages for
injuries received on the 2Sth of November.
1891. While washing the windows Of the
house at 951 Mission street the rotten railing
of the balcony against which she leaned gave
away and she tImbed down some 80 feet,
injuring a leg and nearly binding her. She
says her injuries are such that she has been
rendered cripple for life and believes her
life has been greatly and materially short
pEP1.
The morning call., 1892-05-21

shy of meeting Drayton, but apparently not
unwilling to figure in a mock-dnel with
Fox for a consideration. Considerable re-
gret is expressed in several quarters that
Drayton had not forced Borrowe to fight in
the early stages of the affair and sent bull
let where IL would do the most good.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
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s25 Montgomery street. near Clay, open until IL
D'cIock P NJ BRANCH OFFICES: 40 Market
street, near Kearny open until y O'Clock midnight
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street open until 80 p. N
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children go breakfastless to school, Very
few OF the working classes OF England can
stand nine weeks of a strike, and the end of
the conflict cannot be far off. 1t is only too
probable that the men will have to take
what the employers offer them.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
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flesof California papers. Visitors welcome. Ad-
NeItising rates and sample copies furnished
F. K MISCH, Manager
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Attention, Easthonnd Passsnrars.

FAST TIME TO THE EAST. Commencing sun
day, May l, through Pullman rst-elass sleeping cars
will run daily from San Francisco to Chicago with
out change. via the Rio Grande and GREAT ROCK
ISLAND ROUTE, reducing the time to CHICAGO
to THREE DAYS AND 20 HOURS and to NEW
YORK TO FOUR DAYS AND % HOURS, running
Via salt Lake City, Leadvlle Colorado Springs and
Omaha. passing through the Royal Gorge and all the
magnificent scenery Of the Rocky Mountains For
sieepingcar reservations apply to any ticket agent
OF the Southern Pacific Company, OF to CLINTON
JONES, General Agent ROCK ISLAND ROUTE, SO
Montgomery street.
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Arabia.

Next Tuesday evening Colonel John
O'Byrne will lecture before the Geograph-
ieal Society in Union-square Hall on
"Arabia" :"
The morning call., 1892-05-21

ARIZONA FIGs.-A shipment Of fresh figs from
Arizona, the first from hat section Of the coun-
tiy were received in this city yesterday.
They sold for 81 pound