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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

at night. Yesterday they started at s
o'clock in the morning. With them they
took CALL reporter. With the incoming
tide, the boat was Towed TO Hunters Point
by fisherman who had forsaken the de-
lights of catching crabs and founders to go
into the employ of the Sewage Commission.
There q new float was taken on board.
The float is piece of wood five feet long,
weighted with iron at one end. At the
other end a hoop is fastened, in the bow of
which there is a hook. To this hook
lamp is fastened when night observations
are made.
The float is so bsllGsted as to sink to a
depth of over four feet when in the water.
In this way, as it drifts. il is carried almost
entirely by the current, as there is little
surface to be affected by the wind.
On Monday the wind blew so heavily that
the boatmen could not keep up with the
float As a result the observers hoisted
sail, but in tacklng lost sight Of their float,
which was never recovered.
This was the reason for new one yester-
day.
Just off the wharf at the end of the dry
dock the float was thrown into the water.
The oarsman kept the boat in its immed ate
vicinity. AT intervals of a few minutes
Mr.. Hesselmeyer and his assistant, armed
with sextants, found the angle between
certain points fixed on the map and the
feat. BY this means the exact position of
the float at certain times was established.
By connecting these points the course of
the current can be mapped out, while its
speed is determined by computing the diff
ference between the times when 1t was at
certain fixed points.
The float went gradually from the land,
but Kent the general course Of the shore
line. 1t passed fully a hundred feet from
Snag Rock, around which boats were drag
ging grappling-irons In search of the pleas
Gre-seekers drowned Sunday.
As the tide grew stronger the float
MEr To- ffnR ru NTn4n nar.r
suit having been determined. the float was
Hunters Point, where the action of the
current at half tide could be observed.
Mr.. Hesseimeyer, in telling of the work
done, said: "San Francisco is divided into
almost north and south and passes by Fort
ocean. The eastern half is divided into
that the vicinity of North Point at the foot
great part of the Western Addition. The
Mission, with its lowest point at the
foot of Center street, forms another drain
age district. The Potrero district, draining
into Islais creek, is a third; and South
San Francisco, the outlet for the sewage of
which would be in the Vicinity Of Hunters
Point, is the fourth.
To-day nearly all the sewage Of the
Western Addition and the Mission is
emptied by the Channel-street sewer into
Mission Bay. There it lies until the ebb
tide carries little of it out through the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

open Channel-street waterway into the bay
There the currents wash it under the
wharVes that line the city front.
Ten years ago the Mission Bay had p
good sandy beach. Now it is bottomed with
Shiny ooZe yards deep composed almost
entirely of sewage matter. The same black
mud IS deposited under all tie wharVes
along the Mission portion of the front.
Every day dredgers carry some of the
mud out into the bay The currents of
every return tide bring some back that the
ebh cannot carry ont.
There are sewers emptylng into the bay
at different points all along the front. The
discharge from some of these never reaches
the ocean.
This constant depositing of sewage mat
ter is a source Of great danger. The only
way TO remedy this danger is TO have the
sewers empty only when the currents set
out strongly toward the bay
1t has been our work 10 learn how the
currents run. When this has been deter
mined the engineers will have to decide AT
what points il will be possible to discharge
the sewage so that the currents will carry it
ont to sea.
1--WE have had three centers of operation.
They are North Point, which is at the foet
of Powell street, the Center street wharf
and Hunters Point. These points are
marked with crosses OH the map.
From these points we have worked at all
tides and in ali weather.
Our first trials were from North Point.
On the ebb tide, thesfloat, when started
twenty yards from shore. was beacbed a
half dozen times, showing that the current
set IN toward the shore. One hundred
yards out the current sets toward the main
channel and thence to the sea.
AT Hunters Point the current on an ebb
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
JUHN IDRD IONF,
Iilr md Gnrruru Aatn...n..
In Abiect Poverty.

The hand OF misfortune has fallen heavily
upon the shoulder Of poor Mary Williams,
the wife. of a labOrer, who lives with her
mother in one small room at 526 Geary
street. Mrs. Williams husband is employed
al San Jose and has been unable to supply
her with enough money for her support.
Two days ago she gave birth to a daughter
and last night the child died. The unfOrtu-
nate mother was unable to pay for its
burial ana it was accordingly sent to the
Morgue. whence it will be taken to the City
Cemetery.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
WHO WAS CONLIN?
A WelI-Dressed Stranger Dies Sud-
denly in Hotel.

denly in Hotel.
A middle-aged man with gray hair mus
tache and gnatse registered at the Amer
lean Exchange Hotel two days ago as J.
Conlin of New York. lie was well dressed
and sported a long overcoat trimmed with
costly fur. His baggage was contained in
two leather yalises, and he appeared to be
a commercial traveller. Last night Cnulin
OF New York was found lying dead upon
his bed by one of the servants of the hotel
He had removed his coat and boots and
was lying in an easy position. The body
was removed to the morgue, md the con
tents of the two valses were examined by
the Coroner. who found that they consisted
solely of the clothing Of the deceased.
There was a wallet containing 81 80 in one
OF the pockets and bottle half full of
morphine. There were no papers among
the effects of the deceased, nor anything by
which his calling or the cause Of his death
could be aScertaiEed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

check for SIS 10, sent to the Trade Com
panY. Boston, VIII bring you the most valu-
able money-saving and bringing
book ever printed. 1t is written by
Nathaniel C. Fowler Jr.. the expert at
advertising and business, and it tells you
how TO make advertising profitable and how
10 save money. He explains all the mys-
teries of advertising and tells all about
commercial printing, signs. and engraving
of every kind. 1t is worth 800 to any
man who expends $500 year in advertising
and Drlntiur
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
JOHN SIMS LOSS.
The Costly Experience of Man From
PetaIuma.

Kitty Bennett, 50 years of age, living at
222h Fourth street, was arrested last night
and taken to the Southern police station,
where a charge of grand larceny was placed
against her name.
John Sims OF Petaluma says that she
entered room at 211 Fourth street, where
he has been stopping for a few weeks, and
when she left took with her gold watch
valued at 500 besides his handbook and
several other small articles Of value. Sims
became acquainted with the woman while
both lived at 222k Fourth street, and since
that time she has called TO see him a num-
Der of times. He never missed anything
until after he moved. She has only called
on him three times since he took his present
room, but in that time he charges that she
stole a diamond pin from the room.
Tax Collector Block is revising no assessment
roll, containing nearly % 600 names. Many Of
these names are those OF suffers who were put
on at The last election, so that the actual tnAn.
cal status Of the city VIII not be affected.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

sufficiently swift and
deep to carry of sewage
dumped there.
If the discharged sew
age should be held under
the wharves and along
the mud flats it would
not only be n nuisance,
but a serious menace to
health. On the other
hand, should the cur
rents at any point set
out toward the bay the
noXious matter would
be so diluted as TO rem
der it harmless, even
SHOULD the current not
carry it TO sea at once.
The experiments have
bpen under the charpa
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

Word was received at the Merchants Ex-
change late last evening that sailor. name
not known, was lost overheard off Cape
Banco from the schooner Jennie Wand.
An attempt was made to rescue the man,
but he was drowned before assistance could
reach him.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
The Survival OF the Elttest.

BY retaining your baggage checks until you
reach This city you Will save money. our rates
being lower than all others. viz: Trunks 35
cents zach. Baggage called for and delivered to
ali trains, etc, AT the above rates. Morton Spe-
cial Delivery. 0ifces-l7 Geary street. 4oS
Taylor, street and Oakland ferry depot.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

OF A. Hesselmeyer and E. M. Goodwin.
They have been forced to take observations
at all hours of the day aud night that they
might have full information as to the direc-
tons of the currents under different rondi-
tions.
Sometimes they would start out at . o'clock
In the morning and sometimes at 10 o'clock
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
Initiation Los lcOtal. s. patrtcA lpetersl. also

Firth raee-Seliing. Six aud half furlongs.
undne stables b. c. St. CroIx. 4, By King Daniels
n, ~ tTarvaezl ..,..;:.....'...... J
J. T. Kings b. c. Red Clouds, ia (I4awless) ....
Time ri.
Won by length. two between second AMI third
Post betting: to ST. Croix, TO Bronco, 10
Red Cloud.
Garcia III e.. webber). Charmer i 5 (Morris)
lnkerman Ill &c. Clancy Sheridan I II (HmcSey),
Motto 100 &C. Weber,, Regal 10I (Coombs), also
ran.
Sixth race-SelIing Five furlonCs
E. f. Smiths b. z. Oakland, by John A-Aiame "a
D. Bridges G. m. Lucy ). a. 81 Peters, .......-..
H. Schwartzs b. g. Vanity. 80 (fuoeryille)......
Time, 1902.
Won by a length haif between second aud third
Post betting; 30 10 Oakland. IL to Lucy ), so
to Vanity.
Joe b l2I CKinz). Marshall lis (Cusiek). st,
Johu 90 1.afranky). Orta l02 &c. Clancy, Joe l04
u. Murphy. also ran
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
BERKELEY,

The Town Trustees Battalion
and Hop.
AN AID SoCIETY.-A ladies' aid society
has been established by members of the
North Berkeley Congregational Church.
with Mrs. Writ as president; Mrs. John
McCarty, vice-president, and Mrs. Frank
May, secretary and treasurer
BATTALION DRILL.-Leutenan Wnn of
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19
FOLLOWS FLOATS.
To Find the Currents of
the Bay.
THEY ARE PILING UP FILTH.
How the Sewerage Commission Is Try
ing TO Find Safe Outlets for
the Sewers.

For the past six weeks the Sewage Com
mission has been experimenting to find the
trend of the currents of the bay. They
want to find il there nre any places along
the water front at which the currents run
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

A Sailor Drowned.

The opening of OAK Grove has been postponed
until further notice on account OF washouts on
railroad. HODGE & BoBMAN.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

HERE were all kinds OF
racing at the Bay DIS
trict track yesterday.
There was some fair
racing. some bad, and
there was some crooked,
or at the least suspicious.
The card was a poor
one, TO say the least, but
the way the selling race
at a mile and a sixteenth
was run was a caution.
In the race were AL
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-19

There are forty-four census marsas at work in
The eliy, but no reports have yet been furnished
as the men have only been out three days,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
A Common Sense remedy.

In the matter Of curatives what you
want is something that will do its work
while you continue TO do yOurs-a rene
dy that will give you no Inconvenience
nor interfere with your business. Such
a remedy is ALLCoCK's Porous PLAs-
TIERS. These plssters are not an expert
ment; they have been in use for over
thirty years, and their value has been
attested By the highest medical author
tiles, as we'll as by testimonials from
those who have used them. They re-
ouire no change Of diet and are not az
fected By wet or cold. Their action
does not interfere with labor or bust
ness; you can toll and yet be cured
while hard at work. They are so pure
that the youngest, the oldest, the most
delicate person Of either sex can use
them with great benefit.
Beware Of limitations. and do not be
deceived by misrepresentation Ask
for ALLCoCK's, and let no solicitation
OF explanation induce you to accept a
substitute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
MoKinler speaks for Ohio.

CANTON, o., January 27.-Gov. McKin-
lev was in the city on private business
when the news of Mr.. Blaine's death was
received. He was greatly shocked at the
news andiimmediately wired the follow
ing:
Mrs. James G. Blotne, Washington, D. CT
"Please receive our sincere sympathy in
the death Of your noble husband. Thepeo-
pie of Ohio share in your great sorrow and
lament the death Of the illustrious
statesman.
[Signed,l "WM MCKINLEY, JR.".
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
MR0BLAINES CAREER.
A short Biographical Sketch of the
Dead MRn-His Oficial Life.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January FL
James Gillespie Blaine was born on the
31st Of January, 1880, at West Browns
vile, Pa, in house built By his great
grandfather before the war OF the revo-
luton, which still stands.
The GilleSpies and the Blains were
peope of standing before the revolu-
ton. Colonel Blaine, who was Com
missary General of the northern de-
partment of Washington's army during
the revolution was James G. Blaine's
great grandfather.
When eleven years old he went to
live with his uncle. Thomas Ewing, in
Ohio, where his mothers father, Neal
Gillespie, an accomplished scholar,
directed his sudies. Later he attended
Washington College at Washington,
~aduating at the age OF II.
BIZ leaving college he taught
at Blue Lick Springs. Kentucky.
Is as professor in the military
Jol there that he made the aequaint-
Re OF the lady who became his wife.
Ter ne went TO Philadelphia, where
aueht school ard studied law. But
two years he abandoned mis- law
les, went to Maine and became
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
MORE INDICTMENTS RETURNED
Against Those Implicated in the Pan
anna A6air-The Trials to Proceed.

Against Those Implicated in the Pan
anna A6air-The Trials TO Proceed.
PARIS, January 27-M. Franqueville, the
examining magistrate. has found true
bill against Deputy and Elk Minister Rou.
yier, Ex-senator Albert Grevy, brother oil
the late president of the Republic, Senator
Beral. Senator Deves and Senator Leon
Renault on charges Of corruption IN con-
nection with the Panama Canal Company.
Magistrate Frauoueville absolves IRON
accusation Deputy and Ex-Minlster jules
Roche. Senator Thevenat and Deputy
Emmanuel Arene on the ground that there
is no evidence to warrant their prosecu-
ton.
Magistrate Franqueville has also found
q true bill against Deputies Dugue DE La
Fauconnere and Anton Proust. Inc pro-
ceedings against NJ. Rouvier and the other
defendants were originated through the
discovery of counterfolls OF the so-calIed
Thierree checks, which were supposed to
have been burned. They were discovered
in the following manner:
The committee appointed by the Cham-
Der of Deputies TO investigate the charges
of corruption in connection with Panama
legislation received an anonymous letter
declaring that the counterfou had Deel
photographed, and giving the name and
address Of the photographer. This letter
was forwarded TO the examining magis-
trate, M. Franqueville. The latter sent
police commissary to the photographer IN
question and this officer succeeded in lay
ing his hand upon the photographs. The
photographer then admitted having printed
six proofs from the negative OF the coun-
terfoils, and having sent them to NJ.
Thierree. He added that he had kept two
proofs for himself, ana these he gave to the
police officer who afterwards confronted
M. Thierree with the same. The banker
being called upon to surrender any photo
graphs which might be in his possession at
first maintained that he had destroyed the
original couuterfoils, but ultimately ad-
mitted that he had entrusted them TO the
care Of a notary whose address he gave:
The commissary Of police at once proceeded
to this notary's office, and there found the
missing counterfoils.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
BE SURE TO GET
Your Ads. IN Early
FOR SUNDAYS REGISTER
nrnrdar nt Fort hamilton.

Fort HAMILTON, N. Y, January 81
Frank Duffy, at one time well known pol
itician in New YorlT shot and killed
George Cunningham early this morning in
front Of saloon kept by Duffy in Ninety
second street, this place. The men had been
drinking in the saloon when Quarrel
arose. said to have been concerning a
woman. The men left the saloon and when
outside Duffy drew revolver and shot
Cunningham dead. Duffy was placed I'M
der arrest. He claims to have shot Gun
ningham in self-defense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
rae WOOL INDUSTRY.

There is such an active demand for
wool that there is some fear Of an ex-
banstion Of the domestic supply before
the new clip shall become available.
The prices have advanced 1 cent per
DoDnd. In eleven months of last year
the imports Of raw wool increased 90
600. 600 pounds, and the imports Of man
sfactures Of wool rose IN value to S34,-
754.747, as against S31,92L617 in the
corresponding period last year, which
indicates a remarkably large expansion
Of production in the wooden industry.
II this is true in the face Of the hand
leap Of prices Of raw material unneces-
sarily enhanced by the tariff, what is TO
be expected when the wooden industry
is unhampered by tariff taxes, and the
American manufacturer Unshackled in
the competition with his foreign rival?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
Mitchell elected.

MADISON, Wis, January 27.-The Legis.
lature has elected john l.. Mitchell, Of
Milwaukee, United States Senator. Sena-
tor Lees cast his vote for Bragg, declaring
himself bound by the mandate Of no eau
Gus. Cheers several times renewed greet
ed his vote and the President was unable
TO restore order for several minutes. The
mention of Mitchelrs name was greeted
with Kisses from the gallery and lobby.
The Republicans voted for John G. Spoon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
KIND REGARDS SHOWN
by the Popullst House of Representatives
of Kansas

TOPEKA, KAs, January IA few min
utes after the death of James @. Blaine
was announced in the Representative hall,
the Popuiist House adopted the following
resolutions, presented by Senator Duns-
mOCe:
"Resolusd. BY the House of Representa-
tives that we extend our heartfelt sym
patty to the family of James @. Blaine in
this their hour of sorrow and affection in
the loss of a father, husband, statesman
and patriot, and believe the nation has, in
his death, lost the greatest statesman of
this generation"
The Republican House took recess un-
til 4 o'clock out Of respect to the memory
of the ex-Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
NEW YORK AND HER TUNNEL

! New York is the only great city in
orld with but one railroad entering it.
~ remedy this, scheme after scheme
has beeu discussed. started and wholly
or partially abandoned. The latest is
for bridge over the North River,
which it is estimated will cost about
$50. 900, 600.
Now why New York wants to engage
in such a costly enterprise, mar navi-
cation and spoil the beauty Of the
river when q tunnel, which would serve
the same purpose, is already under way
and can be completed IN a year or two
a. very small cost, is hard to under
stand.
The work Of building this tunnel IN
der the Hudson was begun seventeen
years ago, and the work has gone on at
intervals ever since, 1000 Of the 5000
feet Of the tunnel having been COM
pleted. The work is stopped only for
lack Of capital. Three million dollars
has been spent-mostly English capital
and It is estimated that like sum
win complete the work and put the tun-
mel in operation. England is again be-
ing appealed to for money.
The American metropolis forcibly
strikes us, is foolish to con- der the
bridge project when plan much
easier, better AID less costly is ght to
her haRd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
JUSTICE LAMAR BURIED.
The Last Sad Rites Performed Over the
Distinguished Jurist.

Macon, GA, January 27.-The funersi
ceremonies over the late L. Q. G. Lamar
commenced this morning at $3.50, when
public meeting was held at the Opera
House anG eulogies were delivered by some
Of the most prominent members OK the par
in the State. The procession from the
house to the Methodist Church commenced
at IL 80. DIR. Gambler, President Of Emory
College, where the dead Justice graduated,
delivered the funeral sermon.
Chief Justice Fuller and the Associate
Justices were present at the services
Thousands OF people gathered along the
route taken by the funeral cortege, and at
the church it was impossible TO get within
fifty yards OF the door. All the church
bells were kept tolling during the cere-
monies. The interment took place about
2 80 D. m. and afterwards Chief Justice
Fuller and the Washington party left Tor
home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
The News of Blalne's Death.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 27-The
news of the death of James G. Blaine was
received here with profound sorrow. The
Senate was not in session, but Delegate
Koontz, Of Fayette, informed the House.
and a resolution of coincidence was adopted
The House adjourned until Monday morn
ing. The flag on the Capitol is displayed
at half staff
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
A r.rmansn, Apo.tolIc peleEa.Ion.

New YORK, January 27.-The Catholic
Ne,rs received the following cablegram yes
terday from its correspondent in Rome;
The Propaganda has addressed circu-
lar TO the American Archbishops relative
to the foundation of permanent apostolic
delegation in the United States with Arch
bishop Satolli as titular."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
Blalne's Death Received at New York.

New YORK. January 27.-The tidings Of
MIR. Blaiue's death spread over this town
rapidly, causing little surprise, however,
as the end had been so long anticipated
that the demise caused no shock. The flags
were speedily hoisted to hai-mast on the
CITY hall and on the Tribune building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28
MR.. CLEVELAND SHOCKED.
He Showed Great Anxiety About the
Death of Mr.. Blaine.


Death of SIR. Blaine.
New York, January % -President-elect
Cleveland arrived here this afternoon from
Lakewood, n. j., and was accompanied by
Don NJ Dickinson. At Eliza0ethport
word was received of the death of Mr.
Blaine, and a reporter who was on the
train informed Mr.. Cleveland of the fact
"Whatw exclaimed the President-elect,
dropping back into his seat. "You don't
mean IL, do youl When did it happen, and
how was his deathi Tell me all about it, ;"
said Mr. Cleveland.
The reporter impaired oil the informa-
ton he had received, after which Mr.
Cleveland settled back into his chair as if
overcome by the news.
EX-Postmaster General Dickinson, who
sat few seats away from Mr.. Cleveland,
Joined him as the reporter withdrew. Mr.
Cleveland will return to Lakewood this
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-28

IF WE had an effective system OF ma
tlonal quarantine, which by the way
we are not likely to have, we could
view the present spread Of cholera IN
Germany with more complacency'