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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18

died, and with him persisted his secret. Dr.
de Courcy made many attempts TO find the
mine, but in every instance sgnally failed.
At Warmers ranch lived a Yaqui Indian,
one Of a gang of vaqueros. One day he
asked for money, as he wanted to visit Los
Angeles. Knowing his wild propensity tor
a periodical spree he was refused.
'Never mind" said he, I'm soon get
plenty"
He saddled his mustang and rode away
into the desert He passed down the San
Felipe Canyon and returned in three days
with his pockets full of gold nuggets and
he was by this mysterious means enabled
to paint the adobe haclendas of Los Ange-
les in deep carnation tint.
He often took those desert rides and al
WAYS came back flush and stocked for a
prolonged spree. Once he took bis sQuaw
with him and this woman, when afterWard
questioned by Governor Downey stated
that they travelled toward the sun, and
pointing to the western sky, indicating that
it was about o'clock In the afternoon
when they arrived at the three little hills.
She explained by words and signs that the
surface of the ground there was covered with
gold. The Indian was closely watched, but
he never revealed by word or act his route
to the lost mine. He seemed 10 fully appre-
cIate the weight Of his secret. for he always
took a different direction, and by various
stra tegic movements covered his trail.
So the years passed, and despite the
efforts of hardy and experienced miners no
white man has ever lived to reach the three
golden hills" since Pegleg Smith stood
amid the yellow CLEAN of the golden mug
gets lying in prOdigal waste under the South
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
LUMBEMEN.
NOn.UniOn Men Guarded by a
Squad Of Police.

The strike OF the lumbermen on the city
front is spreading. and, in addition to the
Fremont-street trouble. the police were
called upon yesterday TO guard a dozen or
so nOn-uniOn men at work discharging the
barkentine j. NJ. Griffith at Folsom q She
is also consigned to the Pacific Pine Lumber
Company, aud the S75 order has applied to
her as well as to the schooner Bangor.
There was no trouble at Fremont street,
where about six men were working dis
charging the schooner guarded by three
officers from the HarbOr Police. But the
angry crowd that gathered about the Pa
ciic Pine Lumber COmpany's yard, at the
foot OF Folsom street. neceSsitated Captain
Dunleavy calling on Captain Shorts watch
for additional men, and about eight officers
were sent down 10 assist In keeping the
peace.
There was no attempt at moIestation, but
much cursing aud leeriug, until the nom
union men quit work al noon for dinner
when one, named Harry Long, was set upon
by crowd, and before the police could 20
to his assistance was struck a heavy blow
on the mouth by man named John Costa.
Officers Cook and Callahan placed him
under arrest for battery.
Two other men were also set upon, but
made their escape. They did not go back
to work after dinner. The strong force of
police prevented trouble during the after
noon, but the union men we're around in
force, aud the officers had to escort the men
away from the wharf when the whistle
blew at O'clock. Four of the nOn-union
men live away uptown. and they were es-
corted to Second and Market streets by
squad of police.
The bark Mercury, belonging to the same
firm, locked at Third and Berry streets last
night, and as the company has force Of
men ready to 90 TO work this morning
trouble may be looked for in that quarter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
SOME LIVELY BOUTS.
Monthly Show of the San Fran
cisco Athletic Club.
Greggsins and Webster Net in Four-R Round
Exhibition Three Other Contests and
Wrestling Match.

Notwithstanding the incemency Of the
weather, the gymnasium of the San Fran
cisco Athletic Club was packed last night
with enthusiastic members and their friends
to witness the monthly club exhibition.
All the gymnastic apparatus had been
cleared away and an 1S-foOt ring erected in
the middle of the large hall. The brothers,
F. c. ana J. Kenny, formed an eff lent
Reception Committee. and attended to the
comfortable seating of the crowd of visit
ors. 1t was $50 o'clock when President
Andy Breslin entered the ring. and in a
few words babe all present hearty well
come. Loud applause greeted the an
nouncement that there would be three three
round "gOes," then Gr8cO-Roman wrest-
ling exhibition by Instructor George Mertes
and his pupil }. Kenna, and fOur-rOund
bout between Alec Greggans and Jim
Webster would wind up the entertainment.
Joe Kenny, a feather-weight, and J.
Daily, bantam. were the first pair to don
the mittens. DAILY was the first to
assume the aggressive, landing heavily
on Kenny's jaw. The latter quickly
evened up matters, however, with some
effective body blows, the first round ending
slightly in his favor. Days claret was
tapped early in the fray. In the second
round Daily led short several times, and re-
ceived the most punishment. Kenny showed
some clever ducking in the wind-up, in
which there was lot Of give and take. The
bout was in Kenny's favor. hut considering
Daily was meeting heavier man he made
very good showing.
RIB-ROASTING RALLIES.
J. COughIan and Shorty" Woods, ban
tams. were next to give display of their
skill. Both were a little stiff and awkward
at first, but after they had warmed up to
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ern California skies. Among the many who
have tracked through the burning desert In
a fruitless search is Thomas l., Doran, liY-
ing at SOB NatOma street, in this city.
He recently spent almost a year in the
Colorado Desert seeking the triple buttes,
and Notwithstanding his search ended in
total failure, be is preparing for another
trip thther. Next Sunday, in company
with John K Bell and two companions,
all experienced prOspect0rs, they will sail
for San Diego, where they will pack six
months supplies of provisions upon band
of burroS and march boldly into the desert.
" 1t is an almost unknown region" said
Mr.. D0ran, as The peculiar topography of
the country prevents anything like a thor
ough exploration by private parties. The
way is barren and rough and it is hotter in
some places than hades. The heat liter
ally fries and dries up all the moisture in
PERSONS body, and a few days generally
drives the explorer back into civilization.
In every foot Of the way is a big rock, and
under every rock, or near ii. is a rattle
snake; so death turks everywhere in earth
and in air on the Colorado Desert. We
failed in our former efforts, but this time
we will test the existence of Pegleg Smiths
lost mine for all time to come. | am posi-
tive the mine is mewhere in the north
eastern part of the desert, and we will sys-
tematically search the whole place until We
find those three golden hills"
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their work they showed the spectators some
good Tib-rOastiDg rallies Shorty labbed his
red-haiTed opponent steadily all through the
third round, and he had decidedly the best
Of the encounter when time was called.
1t had been arranged that Charlie ROchette
should meet his old antagonist, Gus Muller.
but Charlie did not put in an appearance,
SO Jim Lucie, the champion lightweight Of
the Olympic Club. took his place. They
ened with some light exchanges, Muller
falling at the close of the first round,
through missing a wicked Tight-aTm swing.
A they came up to the scratch for the sec
ond time Lucie landed A singer on Mullers
jaw. They clinChed, and then put in lot
of buTlesQue business which caused TOaTS
Of laughter. There was some smart in
fighting in the windup. and more merriment
was caused when Muller lost his shoe.
They were cOuntering lightly when time
was called, and the word had 20 be shouted
again before they were separated.
Mertes and Kenny then made their ap-
pearance on the carpet. The former was so
much heavier and bigger than Kenny that
the work was really very friendly exhibit
ton The ycungsteT showed great clever
ness in working out Of tight places and
avoiding the heavy work Of his stronger
antagonist MeTtes won the first fall in 3
minutes. After some lively work in the
second bout Kenny obtained neckhOld on
his tutor and amid great applause pressed
both his shoulders TO the carpet after q
tussle OF minutes seconds.
THE EVENT OF THE EVENING.
Then came the event of the evening, the
four-round 20 between Alex Greggains and
jim Webster. The champion fireman Is al
ways in good condition, rs he never misses
a day without trying out few youthful as
pirants to fstic fame He completely out
cIassed his opponent who however stood
well up TO him, and the generous Alex let
him down very lightly. although ii was Rp-
parent that he could have gone all over his
man had he so desired Webster went down
twice in the third round as n result of meet
ing the straight left-hand jabs OF Greggans
with his nose, and becoming little ratified
sent a lOud-sOunding swing into Alexis
ribs. The bout ended with a laughabe
rally.
The President then thanked the spectators
for their attendance and invited une and all
10 be nresent al the neXt monthly showing.
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NO STUFFED ROLLS.
Policy of the Democratic Reorganization

Policy of the Democratic Reorganization
Committee.
At last nights meeting of the Democratic
Reorganization Committee 261 applicants
for membership. recommended by the Ex-
ecutive Committee, were elected.
The proceedings of the committee will
hereafter be. to a large extent. perfunctory
in character, the main work of the Organ
zatiOn being accomplished in the district
committees. 1t was announced that on the
26th inst. the Thirty-nnth District would
be organized at Saratoga Hall. on Geary
street, near Hyde. and on the following
evening the Thirty-f0urth District would
be organized into a subcommittee.
Upon nomination Of the Chairman addi-
lions to the Executive Committee were
made from the following districts: Thirty
third, DR.. G. A. Clinton; Thirtv-fifth,
Frank T. Hoburg; Forty-thrd, John S.
SOmers.
There is vast difference" said Chair
man Dwyer in the course Of an address.
between our committee and the morlbund
organization known as the present County
Committee. We don't want TO stuff our
rolls for the State Convention as the County
Committee Is doing. All our membership
strength will be bona iide."
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Royal Baking Powder
has no Competitors.

In millions of homes throughout the United States
and around the world the fact has been recognized
by appreciatve housekeepers that there is no other
leavening compound that can or does compete, on
the basis of purity and strength with the Royal
Baking Powder.
,Other compounds intended for baking purposes,
made without science, of poor materials, at low
cost depend for their restricted sale upon the pa
tronage of those who will use a greatly inferior
article if procurabe at little lower price, or upon
the recommendation of dealers whose self-interest
urges the sale of goods yielding them the largest
profits.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER ONLY sells and deserves
to sell upon its merits alone
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
CITY ITEMS IN BRIEF.

A. L. Buchanan, a contractor, has sued to
recover from j. 5. Hand S424 due on GER
tain street work.
The appraisers of the estate of Terence
Clark have filed their report, appraising its
value at so, 626 10.
The Pacific Iron Works has sued w. S.
Kerr and others to recover 5000 for goods
sold and delivered
Michael Bryan, accused Of petty larceny,
was acquitted of tie charge in Judge Muir
phys department yesterday.
The Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing
Company has sued S. S. Rose and others TO
recover $1,000 for goods sold and delivered.
William d. Kelly has begun an action
against the Hibernia Bank to determine
ownership Of deposit Of $40 held by the
bank.
Lizzie Rood has been declared sole
trader to carry on restaurant, Her huS-
band is incapactated from work by reason
Of his health.
The deacOnesses of the NJ. +. Church. at
90j Steiner street. are asking donations of
groceries, money and books for the support
Of their charities.
Jennie Partridge has petitiOned for letters
on the estate of her husband, consisting Of
fifteen shares of building and loan associa-
ton stock, valued at S19j.
ii. S. Dawson, DR.. +. A. Belnge and
David j. Mahoney, appraisers of the estate
of Thomas HOvenden, have filed an inyen-
tory showing its value to be $50, 969 H.
A solemn requiem Will be celebrated at
st. Ignatius Church at $3.50 o'clock this
morning, in memory Of Very Rev Anthony
Nj. AndeTledY. 5. j., the late Superior GEN
eral of the Society Of Jesus.
The suit Of Mrs. Mary TObin vs. the ON
nibus Railroad Company is on trial before
Judge SandeTson and a jury. She seeks
$50, goo damages for a fractured leg. sus-
tanned by the sudden starting of the car.
John Smith, a tramp who escaped from
Jail at San Jose by climbing over fence.
was arrested in this city yesterday by Con-
stable McLaren of Santa Clara County.
lie will be tried on charge of jail-breaking.
John Dennis, John Burgstone. r. Elliot.
c. Carlson and Frank Whitesire. lads al
tending the Paramount School, were arrested
yesterday by Officers Shannahan aud Black
man for throwing stones at a Southern
Pacific train.
Anthony Fischer, the aged repr0bate who
shot himself In the face while resisting ar
rest, was convicted yesterday of Indecent
| conduct. Judge Love sentenced him ia nav
fine Of $1,000 and 10 serve six months' i'm.
prisOnment IN the County Jail.
William Smith and Robert Lane. con-
vcted Of petty larceny, were sentenced by
Judge JOachlmsen yesterday to respective
terms OF six and three months lmnrison-
ment in the House OF Correction. smith
stole a coat and Lane made away with some
bed-clOthes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
PERSONAL NOTES.

81. Sahingh, banker of HOLSTER. is at
the Grand.
j. D. Lynch of the Los Angeles Herald is
in the city.
H. T. Tucker, a Santa Rosa vineyardist,
is at the Lick.
Judge George II. Buck Of Redwood City
Is at tie California.
j. B. Osborne. mining man from Dag
gett, is at the Grand.
w. a. McEyaine. railroad man of San
BernardnO. is at the Russ.
Thomas r. Muir a mine-nwner of lone,
Is among the guests at the Grand.
Mrs. 5. I. Hauser of Helena, wife Of the
Ex-Governor of Montana, is at the Palace.
Peter Pulls, Weep President of the Vet
Grams Fire Association of New York, is in
the city,
Clarence F. Cobb Of the Pay Department
of the United States army at Washington,
is at the Occidental
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that he will fight any man of his weight If
any reasonable Inducements are offered
him.
Professor Watson of the Olympic Club
has been suffering from the effects Of a
cold
Turner and the "Black Pearl" are in
splendid trim and their friends eXperttO see
them give a good account of themselves at
the Occidental Clubs exhibition on the 9th
inst.
Herman will train at Farley's for his fight
with McC mn at the Pacific Club, and will
be looked after by Lavine. Mccain will,
in all probability, select Klinknervlle as his
training quarters.
Billy Armstrong is anxious 10 meet any
1881 pound man in the State. First come first
accepted.
'Smiler" will have bumper benefit at
the Pacific Club in few days. The princi-
pal pugiliSts have volunteered TO appear,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
A LOST MINE.
Searching for PegIeg Smiths
"Three Golden HiIls.'
The Traditional Treasure Trove Hidden AWAY
in the Dreary Wastes Of the Great
Colorado Desert.

In the northeastern corner of San Diego
County lies patch of desClation known as
the Colorado Desert. dreary, sand-strewn
waste, 200 miles long by IT'S miles wide.
No living thing ever grows in this place and
no drop of cool water ever springs from its
heated soil. Nothing breaks the weary
monotony of the scene, and the desert
stretches away league upon league of white
shimmering level sand and brown bare
buttes. The cactus Ond the yucca flourish
there, but no resemblance Of life can be
found around this nondescript vegetable
growth. Each tall stem rising aloft from
the hot sand in the midst Of such utter
desOlation reminds one of the deadly upas
tree and the legendary fatality that radiates
from it.
In some unknown spot of this liteless
waste lies the object Of many fruitless
search and the mystic golden dream of
years-the lost Pegleg mine. Expeditions
led by experienced prospectors have sought
this traditional desert treasure, but the
three hills" have rece ded from them like
desert mirage. as though powerful genii
guarded well from mortal hand their hidden
wealth Some time in the early '3O's an expe-
dition started from Yuma. and, travelling
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
TEA OR BEER2
Lyman and Slyman Come to Blows as to
Which 1t Shall BE.

Lyman and Slyman Come to Blows as to
Which 1t Shall BE.
Charles Lyman is the possessor Of a step
father named Henry Slyman. Lyman and
Slyman are not the best Of friends. The
animus between them is not because Sly
man married Lyman's mother, but because
the latter says his steplather drinks more
beer than ordinary mOrtas,
Lyman's mOtheT invited him to tea last
evening, but her husband had been drink
ing beer, and wanted some of that beverage
when the family sat down at the table TO
dine Young Lyman did not speak in
glowing terms about the prOpriety OF drink
ing beer at a meal instead Of tea, and, in
consequence, fight ensued
The pair adjourned to tie front OF Sly
mans residence at 6l3h Seventh street. to
settle matters, and exchanged a few blows,
when Officer Dan Rearden hove in sight
He arrested Lyman, and at the Southern
Station charged him with battery and using
vulgar language.
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in a northwest direction, penetrated far into
the Colorado Desert. They carried upon
their hardy burrOs sufficient provisions for
themselves and animals and intended to
reach the fertile valleys Of Alta California.
One evening they Camped n ear three pecu-
liar-shaped hills or buttes, worn and weary
from their wanderings over the dreary des-
eTt An old crippled trapper, known as
"Pegleg Smith," one of the band,
made his way up on to one of
the elevations, He found the surface
covered with black and broken spar in
which cleaned small particles of yellow
metal. He concluded that he had found q
copper deposit, and picking up some of the
richest-lOOking specimens he returned to
camp. Nothing was thought of the find
and the expedition reached its destination
and dis banded Pegleg Smiths saddle-bag
Of specimens passed from hand to hand al
most unnoticed until the discovery Of gold
in California in 184S awoke everybody to a
search for the precious mineral, and the
rock from the three lone hills fell into the
hands Of an aSsaycr. 1t was rich far
beyond the widest Imagination, ana pros
pectors began to dip into the desert search
ing for the isolated treasure
Ptgleg Smith headed an expedition into
the DESERT but at place known as Warmers
Ranch the Indians stampeded their animals
and the prOSpeclOrs returned disheartened.
Smith was superstitiOus, and saw IN the
misfortune an unlucky omen. He believed
that no human being would ever be per-
mitted to reach the three golden hills, ]"
and gave up the search. He disappeared,
and like his mine became lost Five or six
years after miner passed through the
desert from Yuma to Los Angeles. He was
taken sick at the latter place and was at
tended by a DR.. de COurcy. The patient
was very retcent regarding his journey in
the desert and not even in his delirium did
he reveal any Of the details OF his trip. Among
his effects, however, the physician found a
package Of gold dust amounting to about
$1,000. Upon his recovery he offered the
doctor dust valued at $1,000, and upon De
COurcy's hesitating to accept q fee so
princely told the doctor that he had plenty
more out In the Colorado sand-heaps. The
miner consented to lead an expedition to the
mysterious deposits, but before it was
ready to start took a relapse and suddenly
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
Voice From woodbridge church.

Editor Morning Cali In view Of what some
OF Us at least regard as the ill-timed publication
OF the action Of the officers OF the HOwaTd.stteeI
Presbyterian Church revYng again The propo.
sitiOn for a union with the Woodbridge Church,
and 10 View Of The incorrect impression which
We believe the publication Is calculated TO give,
permit Us 10 ask suspension OF public opinion
upon the entire matter until the proceedings In
the case now in progress 10 the church and In
tile Presbyteiy are completed and the friends Of
the church have an opportunity 10 decide what
they are willing 10 do In its behalf. This will be
after the congregational meeting tomorrow and
the meeting Of the PresGyiery on Monday, when,
ia our opinion, ii Will be time enough 10 discuss
the subject tn The public prints.
SOME MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION.
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hAHLMAN-In South San Francisco, February g,
1o92, TO the wife Of II. F. Rahlman q daughter
fEdEhSON-In South San Francisco. February IT,
1879, 10 the wife OF j. Peterson a daughter.
DAYIS-In Oakland February 49, 1892 to the wife
OF 5 Davis, daughter
fEPPER-In Oakland, February 10, 1892, to the
"te OF j. w. Pepper, a daughter.
FRI lZSCHEN-In Oasla1d. January Is 1892 To
Ihe WE OF H. B. Ertschen. a danghter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18

The Quincy cab system has broken down
in this city and the franchise. together with
the horses. harness and vehicles, will be put
up at auction on Friday next. What at first
promised to be relief from the high prices
of the regular hackmen proved on trial to
be deluSi0n and a snare. With that dis
cOvery the early patrons soOE returned to
their old drivers and left the Gurneys to
practice their overcharges on unsuspecting
strangeIs.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18

Mrs. Laura A. Hampton Of Riceville
East Tennessee. has come TO this city tC
search for land which her father took up in
pioneer days. Her father, James NJ
Grisham, came to the Coast in 1850 and
located somewhere in the neighborhood OF
Placerviile, with a partner named j. r.
Lewis. He was subsequently murdered on
his claim. The daughters first effort is tC
find Lewis. through whom she hopes IL
locate the nrnnaTtV
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-18
AMMONIA OR ALUM
Baking Powders.


Ammonia and alum are the most common
Adulterants used In The manufacture Of baking
powders. The Government report shows that a
large percentage Of The baking powders on the
market contain either one or the other or both
these pernicous drugs. Ammonia particularly
Is 10 very general use.
This wholesale use in an article OF daily food
Of one Of the most Injurious poisons is simply
criminal. Slow ammonia poisoning produces
diseases OF the stomach. and is particularly 10.
furious TO the complexion. The presence OF am.
monla 10 baking powder, however, can be
easily detected.
10 Detect Ammonia.
Mix one heaping teaspOOnful Of baking powder
with one teaspOOniul Of water IN tin cup; boil
thoroughly fOr few moments; stir 10 prevent
burning, and II ammonia is present you can
smell 1t In the rising steam; place a can OF the
suspected powder top down on 4 not stove for a
minute or two. then take Of Tie cover ana smell.
To Detect Alum.
Alum powder can lie tested by putting q couple
OF teaspOonsfus OF the powder 10 a glass OF cold
water. If no IF ivescence. that is bubbliug or
simmering. takes place, condemn the goods and
return them at once.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder Is reported
by all authorities as free from alum ammonia
OF any other adul Grant