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SHE SLID SOFTLY.
The Steamer StarbuCk i'm
a Mud Berth.
PILOT DOMITT MIXED LIGHTS
Instead of Anchoring Off Powell Street
He Ran the Steamer Onto the
Oakland Flats.

Shortly after midnight last Wednesday
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Panama steamer Starbuck went on wild
goose Chase around the bay and finally, at
about A. NJ, brought up with her nose
buried deep in the mud fats near the Oak
land side, about four miles from where
every one on board expected to come to
anchor.
Captain w. E. Domitt was the pilot and
he boarded the steamer outside the heads
at about midnight as she came in from
Panama. The steamer was brought through
the Golden Gate past Fort Point according
TO the regularly established route. but be-
fore AlcairaZ was reached the course taken
was strangely new and erratic one for
boats seeking an anchorage between Meiggs
wharf and Alcatraz.
AS the dotted line in the chart. showing
the ships course. indicates, either Chimney
Rock had close call from being torn out
of its bed or the Starbuck from being stove
in, as the ship in going east of Alcatraz in
stead of TO the west, must have narrowly
missed this dangerous rock.
The occasion of ell this wild steering was
the mistake the pilot made in taking the
light near he narrow gauge landing on the
Oakland side for the one at The foot of
Powell street, San Francisco.
The steamer sailed majestically across
the bay, and softly buried her bow in the
mud, so softly, in fact. that no one on
board knew for some time that she had
stOpped at all.
But finally the pilot gave en- order. and
the ship failing TO mind her helm those on
board discovered that they were fast in the
mud.
Captain DOmitt, who. by the way, has
been pilot for many years here, was seen
by CALL reporter last night in regard to
the wandering course taken by the Star
buck. He said:
ION. there's nothing in the story what
ever. 1t was a very simple mistake that
any one might easily make. because there
are so many electric lights along the front,
and they are enough TO confuse any one
Il boarded the steamer outside at a little
before midnight, and after we had passed
the fort light steered for the Powel-street
light, which | saw clearly.
Then it grew hay somewhere about
Alcair.Z ana ] mistoOk the light at the
Oakland pier for the light had been steer
ing for and left the proper course.
Il don't know, nor does any one know,
exactly when we stuck fast in the mud, be-
caUse there was no shock whatever"
How were you first made aware that you
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1T is EXPENSIVE.
Three Struggled Chinese
From Texas.
They Will Be Sent Back to China.
One of the Mongols Is
Leper.

Deputy United States Marshal Blaine,
who is now at the Grand Hotel arrived a
day or two since from Del Rio, Tex, and
bought with him three Cinnamon, who
struggled themselves, or were assisted
across the river somewhere near Del Rio.
Mr.. Blaine was seen by CALL reporter
at the Grand last night, and although he
was busiy engaged in letter writing ne
very kindly postponed his work to talk to
the newspaper man about the business that
brought him here. He said:
II am here to turn over 10 the Collector
of Customs thee Cinnamon VINO are in this
country contrary TO law, and who. by the
way, are all quite willing-two of them
more than willing-tO 60 back to the Flow
cry Kingdom.
The one whose longing for his mother
country is not so strong as that of his COM
paniOns Is young boy whose queue some
drunken Mexican miners down at Eagle
Pass cut off, and little All Jim would just
as soon not go back without his national
appendage.
ITO begin at the beginning of the story
though. it is necessary to say that about
two years ago there were landed at Vera
Cruz about 600 Cinnamon, who scattered
over the country, many Of them going to
work in the coal mines at Eagle Pass. They
are paid 50 cents day for their work and
charged about the same for board, which
makes ii impossible for them TO save any,
thing, and of course ChiDanan won't stay
long where he can't save money. CODse-
ouently they are getting away from there
just as fast as they can. and these three are
IL part OF some dozen or more who got across
the river q hOrt time ago."
"Have you any idea how they managed to
get over without being detected?"
Eyes, we have information which goes to
show that this lot paid some brakeman $50
TO ship them across the river in box car.
Zone of them, Fong Wab, was sick In ial
at Del Rio several days before we started
and is now. with the others, confined in the
Oakland jail. from where they will be taken
In the morning. that is if Fong Wah is well
enough TO be moved, but I'm afraid Wah
will die in JAIL"
II don't know exactly what ais him, but
1t looks 10 me like leprosy. His hands and
feet are horribly swollen, and from what
know of the disease. l should say that s
what is the trouble.
Coming NJ, the people along the road
at the different stations expressed much
curiosity regarding the offense for which the
prisoners were under arrest, and at Fresno
several of their cOuntrymen boarded the
train and loaded the prisoners down with
fruit and other delicacies. The burst Of
generosity took such hold on one of them
that he pulled of his coat and gave it TO the
sick man.
ct costs the Government lots of money
TO get lid Of their unwelcome visitors, can
tell you.
Take. for instance, these three from
Texas. Counting their fare and that OF the
guards it has cost TO bring them this far
nearly $1,000 each, so you can see it comes
pretty high
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Personal. NOTES.

r. j. r. Alden. prominent citizen of
Vallejo. is at the Baldwin.
j. ii. Neil, president Of the State Prison
Board OF Directors, is at the Palace.
7. L. LaDgnow. the well-known Wood
land banker, is registered Mt the New Cali
fornia.
Major Frank Mclaughlin of Oroville has
returned from the East and is stopping at
the Palace.
Mayor Barrett Of Los Angeles, who has
been at the Baldwin for the past day or two,
has gone to the Capitol.
Assemblyman S. j. Duckworth, who has
been i'll for several days at the Grand, re-
TUNED 10 SACRAMENTO Yesterday
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Superv s0rs to allow the appropriation Of
$4,000 ordered by the old board fer street
improvements at Holly Park.
The disappointment Is all the harder to bear
owing TO the fact that the contract for the
work of Improvement had already been let
for $4,000. This was down to the lowest
possible notch for moving 1900 yards OF
earth, as eheaply, tile residents claim, as
could be done by private contract.
But the shortage in city funds necessi-
tated the practice of economy in street mat
tiers for awhile, and the committee could not
see its way clear to the Holly Park I'M
provements. The matter comes up tonight
for final disposal, and a delegation of Holly
Park citizens will he on hand to intercede
10 fhair dis friaf
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Louisa Chesfer,s Trunk

Louisa Chester, colOred woman, notified
the police at the Southern station Yesterday
that her trunk filled with personal property,
worth more than $50, had been stolen from
her room in lOdging-house on Fourth
street. She accused Warren Furgeson, a
col0Ted man, OF the larceny. and, acting
npon the information she gave, Officers Nc
Carthy and Ryan found Furgeson with the
trunk in his possession, took charge Of the
property and lodged him in the station to
await examination on charge OF grand
IaTcpnV
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Christian Mission Union.

The Christian Union Mission held Its
usual Sunday prayer-meeting in the Bijeu
Theater last night.
Steve Holcombe led the prayers and gave
an interesting account of his career as a
gambler and of his reformation.
Mrs. Mason was the organist. The
theater was well filled with an attentive
congregation.
This evening the mission people will in
augurate their free lodging. boarding and
bathing establishment located in the BIjou
building, upstairs. and hereafter charitable
inclined people can purchase tickets from
the management which they can distribute
atwill among deserving waits who are In
want of food or lodging
The morning call., 1893-01-16

The man from Oakland when the other
players separated the two fighters and the
play continued.
Longbottom made great run and Nc
KenDa foOlishly kicked the ball against his
own team, W hich gave Erskine chance to
nearly score another point for the Wan
derers.
The game ended by Longbottom kicking
goal. which was disallowed on account Of
being ''off side"
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Heading Him Off.
Detroit Free Press.

MRS. Small" said Mr.. Hunker, as the
boarders sat down 10 dinner. may ask
what the turkey is stuffed with?"
1T Is stuffed with chestnuts, Mr.. Hunk
err"
Then, Mr.. Dolly" said bunker, turning
to that young man. you will see that to tell
any OF your stories during the meal would
be work Of supererogation. I'll take some
OF the breast, Mrs. Small"
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A Successful Missionary.

NUW TUX sun
Mr.. Webb, late United States Consul ut
Manila, who became a convert to Islamism
and recently threw up his post to engage in
the work OF making al! Americans Moham-
medans, Is reported to have been successful
beyond all expectation in procuring large
sums of money for his mission. Before he
even entered Hyderabad 10000 rupees were
promised there for his work, and now that
he is there it is expected the enthusiasm of
the wealthy Mohammedans of the city will
easily double that sum. In Bombay over
10000 rupees were subscribed, and the
Mohammedans OF Calcutta and Rangoon
have furnished about 10000 rupees. 1t is
not stated when Mr.. Webb will open his
crusade here.
The morning call., 1893-01-16

geant Benneit. who arrested him, charged
him with assault with intent to commit
murder. From the statement Of the arrest
ing officer it appears that he and some OF
his officers were attracted to q crowd OF
men who were engaged in an altereation,
and, when they approached, discovered that
Paulson was being beaten in an unmercifui
manner by Swanson. The assaulter was
placed under arrest for the crime named
and the others were Locked up for drunken
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Installation of Officers.

Yerba Buena Lodge No. IA. A. o. u. W.,
has installed the following officers: j. l..
Adams. master workman; b. F. Woodall
foreman; c. ii. Bowers, oyerseer: C. T..
Curry, recorder; M. &. Nunan, financier
J. w. Scott. receiver; Il. Hughes, guide Z.
0. Benner, inside Waterman; j. Wrede,
outside watchman; j. T. Porter, organist.
The morning call., 1893-01-16
An Iowa Doctor

f. M. TomlinsoD, who Is registered at the
Grand Hotel as LIE Mars Qown) physician,
created disturbance on Ellis street last
night, and was taken to the City Prison.
and subsequently to the Home for the Care
of Inebriates, the prison officials deciding
that he is out Of his mind The doctor wears
the costume of cowboy and it becomes
him
The morning call., 1893-01-16
Veteran Democratic LEAGUE.

A meeting Of the Veteran Democratic
League Of California was held yesterday in
st. Georges Hall. Patriotic speeches were
the order OF the day, and the glory of
General JacksOn's victory at New Orleans
was presented In a manner that aroused
the spirit Of patriotism ia the breasts Of the
admirers of Old Hickory.
The morning call., 1893-01-16
BIRTHS MARR!AGES-DEATHS.
BORN.

BUTLER-In this city. January To- 1893, to the
wife of j. d. Butler twin dau hters.
ALEXA NDER-in this city, January IA. 1893, to
the wife of l. Alexander, as1u.
WEDEMEYER-In this CITY, January Il. 1893 TO
the wife of II. WedemeyeT, daughter.
Low-In this city, January 10, 1893 10 the wife OF
George p Low, a
BEDFORD-January Is. 1893, TO the wife OF James
e. Bedford. son.
The morning call., 1893-01-16
Death of Mrs. w. 7. HIGGINS

Mrs. Annie Higgins. widow of the late
William I. Higgins. died yesterday at her
residence, 1901 Larkin street. Mrs. Higgins
had been an invalid since her husbands
death, but none of her many friends
thought that her illness was OF fatal
nature
The morning call., 1893-01-16
unmercifuIIy Beaten.

Harry Paulson, who lives in the South
San Francisco district. is a badly bruised
man, and Nelson Swanson is under arrest
for having produced the many bruises.
They are of so severe a character that Ser
The morning call., 1893-01-16

AT the recent Oriental Congress In Lon
don there was exhibited a collection of tools
used by workmen in building the pyra-
mids OF Egypt. Some OF them. notably cir
cular saws and corunduin-t tipped drills,
equal In durability, effectiveness, and artis-
Tic finish anything of the kind made to-day.
The morning call., 1893-01-16

California

While the Juveniles were playing. the
players OF the teams which were TO fol-
low them discussed among themselves the
advisablity of pos poning their game until
the weather should become more favorable
They were the Pacific Wanderers and the
Oakland Athletics and inspired by the ex-
ample set by the little fellows they decided
to play likewise.
L. Conneli. who acted as referee for the
Juveniles. consented to do the same service
for the second contestants.
The teams were compose as follows:
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The Central Tabernacle

The Central Tabernacle, situate at the
corner of Golden Gate avenue and Polk
street, has been sold to the First Presby-
terian Church. which for some time past
has been holding services on Mason street,
between Eddy ana Ellis.
The morning call., 1893-01-16
The Nationals Shoot.

Companies and 6, First Infantry Regi-
ment, held their first monthly shoot for the
new year yesterday at Shell Mound Park,
and Notwithstanding the inc!emency OF the
weather remarkably good scores were made.
The morning call., 1893-01-16
MARRIED.

MCCARTHY - SUTHERLAND-In this city, jan
uary Is, 1898, by the Rev. Z. r. Dilie II. 4. Me-
Carly and Alma Z. sutherland both OF san Fran
cisco.
LINDGRFN-ANDERsoN this city. January
10, 1898 by the Rev. Or. Hammsr. Nelse &. Lind
gren OF Mrabel and Alma Anderson of San Fran.
cisco.
The morning call., 1893-01-16

An automatic timekeepsr lately intro
duced 10 factories give a record BY which
the weeks payroll is made up
The morning call., 1893-01-16
Holly Park improvements.

The residents of the Holly Park district
are badly disappointed over the refusal OF
the Street Committee OF the new Board of
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BciilDl
ClaTioDet s0ios by j. ZneR and j. KeoRb,
cornet H. Smith trombone Z. X. Iobin and
euphonium /. KiOtz
4. Duet for two piccolos 1.-The Nightingale ard
Blsckbird". ........,...........,,.. -. Killing
by Messrs- f Bridges aud A Paulsen.
B. Polish dance, ''Schwsrwenka". ................
By request.
g. Grand overture, "PrecIOsa" C. NJ Won Weber
z. Quartet Of tTOmbones 1.-The Sabbath Day"
hfeutZeI
.hessrs. Iobn, Delaney g utman and Wright.
3. Medley selection, dedicated to Butte
DUhA
Solos for all the principal Instruments OF
the band.
9. 6alop. 'Seigh Rider Braham
The various counties to which the DAYS OF
this week have been dedicated are as fol-
lows:
To-nigbt-Butte County.
Tuesday night-Yuba County
Wednesday ight-PIacer County.
Thursday Digh;-B County.
Friday night-Alameda County.
Saturday nlght-Sa cramentO County.
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Fire Near Independence.

INDEPENDENCE, PA, September IL
On Saturday morning the barn OF Mr..
Albert Miller. who resides three miles
northeast Of this place, was discovered
to be on fire. The neighbors were
aroused out OF their beds by hearing
the dinner bell ringing. They proceed
ed with all haste TO the fire, but they
could do nothing towards putting out
the fire. The barn, stable and corn
crib were all consumed with their con-
tents, consisting Of between forty and
fifty tons OF hay, wheat and oats. and
all his farming machinery. There were
only two horses In the stable, and every
effort was made to get them out, but
without avail, and they were cremated.
The loss on the buildings will
amount TO over $4,000, and
the contents over 50, 900. We are sorry
TO say that there was no insurance on
the buildings at all. This will be
very heavy loss 90 Mr.. Miller. Mr..
Miller was away from home attending
some OF the fairs and had all his yalua-
ole horses with him. AS 10 the cause
OF the fire, il is the opinion OF nearly all
that IL was the work OF an incendlary.
The hired hand who works for Mr.. Mil
Ter was at the barn ~ dusk and left
everything all right, he went In the
house and went to bed and was awaken
ed by the glow of the light in his win
dow. III tis the work OF incendiarlsm
we hope that there will be thorough
examination made and the guilty parties
nnnlshed.
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Rir Gang OF Counterfeitera.

ELBERToN, GA, September 1.-THE
arrest OF twenty-three men, scattered
through Jackson and Ebert counties,
charged with the wholesale counterfeit
ing Of silver dollars, has stirred up the
whole country. OF late, money was
flush about the little town Of Clarks-
burg, In Jackson county. A man who
went TO Danielsville TO trade boosted
that be had free coinage of his own.
The remark was made so significantly
that United States Deputy Marshal El-
der was sent for, and in less than TWEEN
ty-four hours be had the whole plot as
we'll as twenty-three prisoners in his
possession. The plan adopted was to
make the dollars in large quantities,
when the counterfslters would scatter
all over the adjoining towns, purchas-
ing five cent articles and getting ninety
five cents in good money. Twelve men
were arrested In Danielsville, nine in
this town and two IN Jefferson. Deputy
Marshal Elder refuses TO talk further
than to say that he has found the big
gest affair Of the kind on record.
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BELLAIRE.

The project Of opening reading room
and place Of amusement In this city is
of much broader scope than has gener-
orally been supposed. Rev. w. Fl. Bur-
bank, the leader in the movement, says
the intention is, If proper encourage
ment is given, to provide suitable
building with bowling alleys, gymnasi-
um, reading room, library and baths.
The project is certainlya commendable
one, and there should be full attend
ance at the meeting at the Buckeye
Savings and Loan Co. $ Office this even
ing to discuss the subject.
The Powell, Rodewig and Mauls fire.
mems running team has sold its truck
to the Cambridge Fire Department. The
team will be reorganized and purchase
new truck.
The city members of the Republican
county committee have organized by
John Ehler, chairman; w. N. Thomp-
son, secretary, and A. w. Morrill,,
treasurer.
John Davis, W. c. Cochran, Duane
Cowen and John II. Hoffman, OF this
city, have been chosen as members OF
the Republican County Executive Com
mittee.
The marriage Of J. b. Neff and Miss
Ina Truax is announced to take place
at the home OF the brides parents, In
the Third ward, Thursday evening.
Peter T. King, of Muncie, Ind, for
many years a merchant 10 this city,
was married last week TO Miss Anna
George, of Andes, n. Y.
Howard McGregor, Will Hoffman,
Henry Chandler and John Schick left
yesterday for Columbus TO attend the
Ohio State University.
Mrs. A. G. Mellott and children left
for he Worlds Fair last evening, also
Cyrus II. Strahl and daughter, Mrs.
Louis Boeshar.
The public schools opened yesterday
with an attendance of 1882, five more
than were present on the first day of
last term.
A drove OF very fine cattle were
brought in on the B.. y. & c. road yes
terday and sold to our local butchers.
George Hampton, long clerk in
Days grocery, has accepted 3 situation
with Herzoerg Bros, clcthiers.
The Misses Ida and Emma Warnock
have returned from visit to friends at
New Martinsville, w. Va.
Rev. DIV. knight and family OF Gen.
teryille, were in the city yesterday, en-
route TO Conference.
The new machinery at the Bellaire
Nail WORKS for making sheet steel Is
being tested.
Mrs. Antoine LaRoche and son have
returned from visit TO relatives at
Pittsburg.
c. A. Smith, of the q. S.laundry, yes
terday lost his pocket-book containing
$40 or $50.
A little child OF VIM. Manly, OF
Bridge street, is quite sick with gastric
fever.
County Treasurer Archer and Sheriff
Scott were in the city yesterday.
Turner Hall is TO be painted and fixed
up generally throughout
The Young Mems Democratic club
will meet this evening"
"O'Dowd's Neighbors" at the ElYsian
Theatre this eyering.
The steel pla1t may resume opera
tions In few days.
The banks are csshing many pension
checks these days.
Col. David Rankin is 10 Chicago on
business TRIP.
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Funeral of hamilton Fish,

GARRIsoNs, n. Y, September IL
On the banks OF the Hudson where he
lived so many years, the remains OF the
late Hamilton Fish, statesman and pa
triot, were laid In their last resting
place this afternoon. The casket was
lowered into a grave next'to that Of his
wife and the two were again together.
The church Of st. Phillips, where the
funeral services were held. was throng-
ed and every one In the thronS could
count Mr.. Fish his friend or benefactor.
The services were of the simplest char
acter. There was no address or eulogy.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev Or. Walter Thompson, Rector Of
ST. Phillips, assisted by Bishop Henry
c. Potter aud Rev, DR.. Morgan Dix, Of
Trinity church.
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washinrton's Centennial Celebration.

WASHINGTON, September 11.-Active
preparations are going forward for the
centennial celebration OF the laying OF
the corner stone of the Capitol building,
which takes place one week from to-
day. That it will be one OF the greatest
local celebrations Washington has ever
experienced is assured. The event to
be commemorated, as well as the inter
esting nature OF the ceremonies, must
command national attention. The par
ticipation Of the principal officers OF the
government, the president and vice
president, speaker Of the house and
justices OF the United States supreme
court is fitting and appropriate, and
they will be REINFORCED by the repre-
sentatives of the district government
and citizens.
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Was 1t the Malta.

PIrTsBURG, PA, September l0.-Geo.
Klacyk, an Italian, was shot dead, and
Mike Soloka dangerously slashed with
n razor In a street fight at Wilmerding,
Pa, last night. About dozen men,
all Italian laborers, were engaged
in the fight, but the cause
seems to be shrouded in mystery.
There is q suspicion that some OF the
men concerned were members Of the
Malta, and that IL was through this or
ganization that Klacyk was killed Six
OF the participants have been arrested.
but they refuse TO say anything about
Z he affair.
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Finds Him Guilty.

TOPEKA, KAs., September 1.-The
Hughes court martial handed down
verdict OF Guilty" this .morning. Col.
Hughes is dishonorably discharged
from the military service Of the State.
He is found guilty on all charges but
two, these being. carrying news TO
the enemy" and speaking words OF en-
enlargement to the enemy" The
"enemy" mentioned in these charges
being the lawful house OF representa-
tlves, as determined by the Supreme
Court of the State. The verdict OF
guilty Is based on the main charge OF
refusing to obey the Governors orderto
20 10 Representative Hall aud eject the
Douglass Republican house. The
court sets up that there would not be
any discipline maintained in the
National Guard II officers were pro-
footed in the open refusal to execute
the orders Of the Commander-in-Chief.
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WORK for Pitt,burc,s Unemployed.

PITTsBURG, September IA large
number Of idle men we're given employ
ment by the assumptions Of numerous
iron and steel plants for the first time
since June 80. Every department In
Jones & Laughlin's American works
are In operation, giving employment TO
3. 500 men. Sixteen additional fur
naces were put In operation at the
National tube works, aud the sheet
mill of Moorhead, MeCleane & Co. was
started. The Carbon steel works went
on double turn" and the bar mill,
two heating furnaces, two pudding
furnaces aud four sheet mills OF the
United States iron and tin plate works
started up with full forces. Tug & Co.
resumed on single turn and other
plants are preparing to start.