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The morning call., 1893-03-05
PNEUMATIC TUBES ABROAD.
Their Use in London, Paris, Vienna
and Berlin.
EnrIneerlnr Nraenzlne

Engineerlng Magazine.
Pneumatic tubes for local transmission of
kilograms are now used in all the principal
cities of Great Britain. At present about
fifty miles of such tubes are in operation,
requiring an aggregate of 400 horse power
and transmitting daily average of over
1851 COO messages (or 30,000,O0o annually,
more than half of these in London. The
lengths of tubes vary greatly; the average
length is $50 yards; the greatest single
length in London is 1892 yards.
The tubes are OF lead. laid in cast iron
pipes, for protection. and are usually of 215
inches inner diameter; some tubes of Z
and some of 3 inches inner diameter are
used. As general iule, with the same air
pressure ana diameter of tube, the speed
varies inversely as the length of the tube.
In tubes not over n mile long the usual
average speed is % to 30 miles an hour. The
carriers are OF gutta-percha, covered with
felt, with buffer at the front end and an
elastic band at the back or open end to hold
in the messages An ordinary carrier
weighing 2% ounces holds dozen messages.
The marked success of the British pneu-
matte service led 10 the adoption of similar
systems IN Paris, Vienna and Berlin. The
pneumatic system OF Paris was put into
operation in 1865 and has grown steadily,
so that to-day in Paris tubes are used
almost exclusively for transmission of local
kilograms and letters demanding quick de-
livery. A small stamped envelope, the
petit bleu, costing 30 ceatimes, or 10 cents,
Is used for the message, which, dropped
into special post box, is delivered any,
where in Paris within an hour. often in
twenty-five minutes.
In Vienna the tube post" was estab-
lished in March. 1875. The nine districts
of the city are connected with central
station. The tube mail'' is dropped into
speciel pnst-oOxes, collected every half
hour, forwarded TO the central station and
distributed. Pneumatic envelopes cost Is
kreuZers about 6 cents; ordinary letters.
3 keulers. Tube letters" are delivered
within one hour after mailing, The Vienna
system consists of a main circuit OF 5.34
miles. With three branch lines; total length,
10 miles.
In Berlin the PrussaD postal authorities
began In 1852 discussion of measures Of re-
lief for the overcrowded local telegraph
system, and pneumatic line was opened in
1865 between the station and the Exchange
building. The beginning of the present
extensive 'tuhe post" of Berlin dates from
1876, from which time it has been enlarged
until there are now over twenty-elght miles
Of the tube line in the city, with thirty
eight stations.
Tube letters are to-day delivered in Berlin
more quickly than kilograms at Il cost equiv
alent TO ~ cents, AMI tube postal cards"
at 81 cents. The tubes in Berlin are Of
wrought iron, ana have an Inner diameter
of 2.55 inches. The system is oDerated by
eight steam engines, aggregating only 12S
horsepower.
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motive power, which is based on the pre-
vlous coal consumption by locomotives on
that train. Half the saving below this
limit goes to the company, and the other
half is divided equally between the engi-
neer and fireman. By this system the en-
glnemen receive the benefit of any saving
which may be accomplished. while the only
result of exceeding the limit is the absence
OF the premium and probable nvestiga
by theroad foreman ofengines as to the cause
OF the excess. The limit for each train is
established on the basis of what has been
previously done with that train, and in case
1t appears on the one hand that no pre-
miums have been earned with certain
train, or that a majority OF the men have
exceeded the limit, the latter will be in
creased; and on the other hand if large
premiums have been uniformly earned it is
taken as an indication that the allowance
previously made has been excessive. On
the road taken for Illustration 1t is possible
for an engineman to increase his monthly
wages by $40 or S12, while the company is
also gamer by A sum considerably greater
than the expense of the additional book
keeDinp
The morning call., 1893-03-05
FOOLED THE INDIAN.
A West Virginia Pioneer Who Inn
prOvised Diving Bell and Escaped.
Youth's Companion.


Archibald Plice. one of the pioneer set
tiers OF the hanawha Valley, w. Va, was
making maple sugar in grove across the
river from his house. when he caught
sight of three Indians skulking in
the vicinity. THE varmintsw he said
to himself. $50 they mean to pounee on
me when I've two pals o. sap aboard" He
was just starting for some Of the more dis
tant trees. OF course he changed his pur-
pose on the instant, but he was quick
witted enough to give no sign of the fact,
and for few moments busied himself
about the boiling place, whistling meTrily.
III he set off across the river in his canoe the
Indians would pursue and shoot him.
lie mad brother who was a sea-diver
From him he had learned something about
resolve to make his kettle serve him in that
capacity. He emptjed it. but in such way
that an observer at little distance would
have supposed he was filling it from tub
standing near. AS soon as it was emptied
lie lifted il quickly and hurried down the
river bank, where he raised it, in an
inverted position, over his head, the
rim resting on his shoulders, and
walked into the water. The bank was steep
and the waters was soon up TO his shout
ders. Keeping firm hold on the kettle he
proceeded. The water got deeper and
deeper until it was several feet over the ton
of the Kettle. The improvsed diving bell
answered his purpose exeellently, supplying
air for him to breathe until he emerged on
the home side of the river. So Mr.. Price
saved himself and his iron kettle from fall
ing in TO the hands of the Savages.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Drawing Power of a Train.

st. Louis Globe Democrat
"The world laughs at the fool who. stick
ing his finger in pool of water, withdraws
it expecting to see hole remaining" said
81 Van Dyke. "The same condition prob
ably applies to air, yet certain things can
be drawn through the air with such rapid
ity that vacuum, which would correspond
to the hole In the water, is formed. IL not
an exact vacuum, it is yet an almost vacant
space into which the air rushes with
great force. l thought of this last week
while watching passenger train going
from Fort Wayne to Chicago over a fine
rOadbed. The train made splendid time.
and left in its wake cloud of dust that in-
cluded sand, pebbles, straws and NEST
everything else along the way. Where l
stood there was a flock of geese picking
along the track. The swift approach of the
train disturbed them little, and the sound
of the whistle was little better than Greek.
They did not comprehend It. In few Sec
onds tho engine was upon them. a unani-
nous Tapping of wings followed and they
made great efforts 10 escape. The truth is
that they did escape from off the track, but
the draught made bv the rapid movement
sucked the entire flock back under the
wheels again. Nearly all were killed. One
or two escaped the wheels. but they we're
drawn after the rear end Of the train for
fully fifty feet by the force OF the suction.
They were perfectly helpless and fell TO the
ground with n thud when the force had
passed over. l never clearly realized how
much drawing power moving train really
had
The morning call., 1893-03-05
THE ESSAY CONTEST.

Every boy and girl in this State is going
to have chance of showing how much
literary talent he or she possesses.
The subject chosen by The CALL. 'The
Discovery of America by Columbus" ought
20 be the most inspiring subject that could
be given to young Americans. 1t is one
that every boy or girl who has studied
history is well acquainted with. aud it ap-
peals alike 10 the practical and to the
romantic sides Of a Students nature.
The great Italians patient and indomit-
able will. his courage in the face OF obsta-
cles that would have crushed a thousand
spirits weaker than his own. these are char
acterisics that every American admires and
and should be able to write enthusiastically
about.
Then the wonderful voyage of Columbus.
the marvels he found when he reached the
promised land.
The subject is vast enough to be treated
in countless ways, and each student can
find something original and Interesting to
say.
Is there a boy or girl who lacks the cour-
age to try?
The names Of unsuccessful candidates
will never be known even to those who
read the essays, and every student who tries
will have learned something By the attempt.
A great writer has said that failures if
trampled under foot will raise men higher.
But two students in every town must be
successful. Let each boy and girl deter
mine to be one of these two.
San Jose leads IF in the contest.
The students have more than week in
which to prepare their essays. Many San
Jose essays have reached The CALL Office
already. but this need not discourage ther
students from trying, as the essays will not
be decided upon till the 18th of March.
A CALL correspondent visited the San
Jose State Normal School on Friday.
There are 400 students at that Institution
eligible TO compete for the prize. Then
there are about 1900 pupils in public schools
in San Jose, 500 who attend parochial
schools, 200 in business colleges aud 100 in
the two private schools.
Altogether San Jose has at least 1900
students who can compete for the prizes.
Speaking of the contest, City Superin-
tendent of Schools Russell says:
Anything of the kind is stimulating to
students, and will tend greatly to improve
their literary work."
Let every student carefully read the fol-
lowing directions and then write an essay TO
the best OF his ability. Originality will be
considered of more importance than long
words or studied phrases. but each student
must try To write good. plain English.
Contestants must not be over Is years
Of age.
Every contestant must be enrolled in
some school in San Jose. The school may
be public, private denomInationaI.
Every boy or girl who is going to school
Is elig bic.
The essays must be received by /" The
Call" by March 10.
Address THE CALL, 500 Clay street,
San FIR ncisco."
Indorse on the envelope, Essay Con-
test"
If you want your manuscript returned
inclose return postage.
Use paper ofnote size and write on only
one side of the paper.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
SAVING COAL.
The System of Premiums on the
PENNSYLVANIA Road.

st. Louis Globe Democrat
As train runs past the platform OF
country station, and the fireman is seen
throwing coal into the frebox as II his posi-
sition depended on transferring the load on
the tender to the CRATES within the next ten
minutes, IL is not easy to believe that both
he and the engineer are really trying to run
as economically as possible. Yet this is
the fact, and most of the railway compa-
MES Ia every country now pay pre-
MUM to their men for the coal they save.
For instance, on the Pennsylvania lines
west of Pittsburg whatever coal and wood
is delivered to an engine is charged up by
the keeper of the coaling station on blank
form. This consists OF stub and three
coupons. The latter are filled out and left
with the station-keepers as receipts In case
coal is taken at more than one point ON the
road. while the stub filed out by the sta
tion-keepers. is forwarded to the clerk OF
the road foreman Of engines, who keeps
the records. An account is opened by him
with each engineer and fireman. which
gives the date, number of engine numbers
of trains, the coal consumed and the car
mileage.
In order to award the premiums on a
proper basis, limit Is fixed every month
for each train by the superintendent Of
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Handouts OF VIoLETs.
The Aromatic Bath the Latest Pretty
Fancy of Partisan Women.


The flower baths rendered fashionable by
LeDthine, the great Partisan perfumer, ere
quite within the possibilities for popular
girl with thrifty turn of mind. They are
prepared by tossing three handfuls of dried
violets in the bottom OF the tub, soaking them
in boiling water for half or three-auarters of
an hour, when the rest of the water is added
and the bath is ready. delightfully."- per-
fumed and refreshing TO the nerves, by
virtue of the fragrant blossoms. Flowers
that have been worn of an evening or done
duty in vases for day can BE- utilized for
the bath as well as the fresh blossoms.
They have but TO be stripped of their petals,
and then dried with a sprnkling Of salt
upon newspaper or towel in sunny
window. Another pet fancy of the
ladies is to fill a pillow with the
dried flower petals, pillow made OF
the strong, fine bolting cloth of silk, through
which the tint of the blossoms may be
plainly seen. Then for the delicate part Of
the work write upon the pillow In soft
shades of sepia the initials of the donors Of
the blossoms, intertwlned in fancy curves
and spiralS, or the dates, or any little CATCH
word, to remind you Of pleasant assoeia-
tions with the flowers. The pillow is rest
fnl to tired head and brings reflections and
dreams as sweet and subtle as the faint fra
GRANGE of the dead flowers
The morning call., 1893-03-05

their keeper and meet danger in obedIen.
to orders. though their intelligence is sur
cieut to understand the peril and Fsfg
great for man to trick them into bel.
that 1t Is non-existent. No animal will ia
an instance. take the following inei4t
which recently occurred in India and vi
communicated te tie writer. A small femfL
elephant was charged by h buffalo. in .jliEh
grass, and her rider, in the:hurry Of the ino-
ment and perhaps owing to the sudden. STOP
from his rife. not Ihtc,.the buffalo but INFO
the ELEPHANTS shoulder. The w6unG. was
so severe that it had not healed year Later.
Yet the elephant stood firm, although II i7F-,-
gored by the buffalo, which was then killed
by another gun. What Is even m ore strange
is that the elephant was not .'guu shy's after
ward,
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Late Views as to Alcohol.

DR.. n. s. Davis has called attention to
the delusions and Illusions that have been
imposed upon The human mind by the use
of alcohol in both health and disease.
Thus a moderate dose in health, by its
anesthetic effect on the nerve cells of the
brain. lessons the individuals conscious
ness of cold or heat, of WEAKNESS or de-
spondency or weakness, aud lie is deluded
with the idea that it had warmed and
cheered and strengthened him when il had
done neither, but instead had simply dmin-
ished the acuteness os his own perceptions,
while the evils continued IN full force So
in the progress of disease, its use gener-
ally has the same anesthetic effect. causing
the patient to complain less, rest more,
and often says lie feels better; but 1t
neither removes the exciting cause nor cor-
The morning call., 1893-03-05
At 10 Cents ner Yard.
At 30 Gents per yard.

HAMBURG: EMBROIDERY, their price
zoe, will be closed out at lQc par yard. ;.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
The Work of Aluminium Plating.
Plttsburv pisDatch.

Much interest has been aroused by the
account recently given OF the electroplating
of the ironwork OF the Philadelphia City
Hall tower with aluminium. 1t is expected
that three years will be occupied In complet-
ing the work, as the process of aluminium
plating is very tedious and there is sur
face of 10000 square feet to be covered.
The iron is first given baths of caustic soda,
of dilute sulphuric acid and of copper So
luton in immense tanks % feet long, 4 feet
wide and feet deep. The aluminium tank
holds about 1000 gallons. and receives the
WORK after it has been dipped. Nearly ten
tons of aluminium will be required to coat
the whole surface. The current is supplied
by four large dynamos.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
JUSTICE DEFEATED.
The Original Complaint Against a
Lottery-DeaIer Stolen.

LoItery-DedieT Stolen.
Police Judge Conan yesterday inyesti-
gated what has every appearance OF being
case of fraud and trickery. but as it was
committed under the old regime he is uu-
able TO do anything.
Last June a well-known lottery-dealer
named Levy was arrested by Detective
Handiey for having lottery tickets ia his
possession. He was convicted, but gave
notice Of appeal to the Su peror Court.
Al nothing further was heard OF tho case
Handley a few days ago began to make iu-
quiries and found that the complaint, which
had been originally made In the case and
signed and sworn to by him, had been
stolen and another substituted, which had
neither his name nor the name Of the Judge
upon 1t.
In such cases It is the duty of the assis-
tant clerk of the Police Court to make up
the papers on appeal and transmit them TO
the Superior Court. Tie mystery is who
stole the original complaint and thereby
assisted 10 defeating justice.
1t will be impossible TO convict Levy
under the complaint as it now stands.
The morning call., 1893-03-05

evsp values the c0mmonest articles. oI u e. ;.
If they are excellent of their kind.
A French gOurmeSs5 5.sJe remarked- s'f
am very fend Of oysters, hut never exceed .
one dozen, being convinced that after that
quantity the palate has become incapable Of
fully appreclating the flavor"
A real gourmet preserves his palate In ihs 3
healthiest and most natural condition. =
would not smother an. oyster with peppss
nor even squeeze lemon over'it.
Plain things are often preferred by Il
gourmet to the richer sorts of food Pefs6nsS
Indifferent to niceties of favor will d:i.ska
wine and eat cakes al the same time. Not
so the gourmet. unless the wine were. un-
worthy of attention. With a wine 0f COED
quality he would rather eat plain crust Of
bread.
A gourmet prefers the simplest mealsf
such rs a beefsteak or q hauttoa chop, Il
really well cooked, to an elaborate banquet
badly or unsuitS biz, pts- -p,sfsiss 40 svIa up.
it may be said that thp geurmand 'stivestp
eat." with no regard 20 anything but quan
tity. On the contrary. the gourmet seats &
live" with chief regard for the quality
the Wand and the excellence of its prepara
ton for the table
The morning call., 1893-03-05
AN OPIUM SEIZURE.
A Mysterious Trunk That Was Filled
With the DRUG.

Inspectors Holmes and Childs made
very important opium seizure at n rooming-
house at 1o06 Washington street Yesterday.
About ten days ago Inspector Holmes re-
ceived information that a quantity OF the
drug had been smuggled in. Since that
time the inspector has been on the alert, and
few days ago he got on the track OF
trunk filled with opium that he'd been sus-
piciousiy moving TO different parts OF the
city. The trunk could have Deen seized
some time ago, but the inspector hoped to
catch the smuggler, who must have received
an inkling of what was going on, for he
kept out of the way of theins ec.Ors.
So yesterday Inspector Holmes decided TO
seize the trunk when it vas landed at the
house named On examination of the CON-
tents 199 i've tael tins of Lai Yuen opium
were found. together with some old sacks
to prevent the tins from tossing about.
The opium, which was valued at $500,
was removed to the Custom-louse.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
The Henderson-Garrison Sprint Race.

score or two of admirers of athletic
sports gathered yesterday afternoon at the
Bay District racetrack to witness footrace
Of 440 yards between Alexander Henderson
and John d. Garrison. On account of the
muddy state of the ground the contest was
postponed by Referee B. Benjamin until 8
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon next. rain or
shine. The match Is for trophy valued
at 500 Henderson is a member of the
olympic Club, and Is the champion amateur
sprint runner of the Pacific Coast, having
tied the worlds record. II seconds, for 100
yards. JOHN d. Garrison is member of
the Alpine Athletic Club. Both men came
on the ground in admirable condition and
confident OF victory. A considerable sum
Of money had been bet in the poolrooms on
the result. the odds being 10 to 6, with Hem
dersOn as the faYorite
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Couldn't Do This With Hoops.
BOSTON Ionrnat

A lot of PEOPLE on fremont street we're
amused the otEerday at the unusual spectacle
Of woman chasing streetcar. The con-
duetors back was turned to her and he
failed TO observe her frantic efforts to at
tract his attention. But the woman finally
oyerhauled the car and nimbly Jumped
upon the Platform while the horses were on
sharp trot The conductor was amazed
at the sudden arrival OF passenger in that
unmSuai fashion, but the woman was un-
ruffied,
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Report on a Life-Saver's Death.

Captain J0rgenssn of the Point Reyes
Liie-saviug Station filed his report with
Major. Blakeney yesterday regarding the
death Of George Larson. one of the crew OF
the station who was killed by the capsizing
Of lhe lifeboat while al practice on Wedues-
Gay last. The facts Of the report we're
SUBSTANTIALLY 81 tie same as given In The
GALL few days ago. The disaster was
reported to tie Washington authorities, and
yesterday Captain e. w. Coulson, the
district inspector. was sent 10 Point Reyes
10 make an Investigation. 1t is expected he
" lll fIe bis repnrt on MhndnY
The morning call., 1893-03-05
One of Chicago,s Dreams.
Chicnro rrIhnne.

within another year the ocean voyage
between Liverpool and this country will i,
reduced to three days." said Charles I.
Taylor of Toronto, at the Palmer yesterday
"The Canadian steamship line will rni
direct to Newfoundland, this route being
thousand miles shorter than the route 4,
New York. In fact, we propose to Ian
passengers in Chicago five days out frorl
Liverpool or in the same time now oecuplii
to make the ocean voyage TO New Yerlt
foundland to connect with the Boston AN
Maine road, and passengers bound fnist
United States will be enabled to take
short sea voyage sswhich is destined ID
come the popular route to Europe
change the direction OF itrans-Atlpr.9
travel"
The morning call., 1893-03-05

rects the morbid processes constituting the
disease. nor increases nutrition nor elimina-
tlon.. Furthermore. as alcohol diminishes
the internal distribution of oxygen, and
thereby acts as a cOnserYator of tissue, it
prolongs the morbid processes, favors molec-
MAR degenerations, and increases the ratio
of rihnrfalitr.
The morning call., 1893-03-05
Quite a Difference.
ST. Louis GIobe-Democrat.

The financial downfall of any man
should be the basis of sympathy for the
poor devil that goes TO the wall, but there
are two kinds of failures in which sympa-
thy IS sadly misapplied," said Richard
Saunders OF Boston at the Lndell yester-
day. "A man las been engaged in business
The morning call., 1893-03-05
LACE DEPARTMENT!
At S Cents.
At-12 IL Cents Each.
At Is Gents. ner Sfrin. s.:
At 25 Cents ner Strin

HAMBURG EMBROIDERY. their price
1Oc per yard. Will be closed out:at 25e
for Az yards. -,
The morning call., 1893-03-05

arrived at puberty; at 2l, three sevens,
the male becomes of age; while
many writers. Aristotle in particular, fix
35 five sevens. as the climax of bodily
vigor. and ~ as the year of maximum mental
activity. At the age of 63, when man is
nine times seven years of age according to
the very best statisteians in the world
Qeavug Superstition" entirely out of the
question: the most trivial diseases are likely
to cause death even in what is considered
the most robust of men. Ten sevens 40
has long been ascrbe as the limit of mans
enrthlv rnranr
The morning call., 1893-03-05
FOOTBALL.
A College Game Postponed-To-Day's
Kicking Events.

EN9~INIIIto = OiiNos
The Berkeley Gymnasium and Cogswell
High School football teams played a prac.
tice game Yesterday morning at Central
Park which resulted in a great victory for
the Berkeley team. the score standing 8 to
0 in its favor
The afternoon game which was to have
taken place between the Oakland High
School and the Boyn' High School was post
poned on account of the weather
The following are the names and posi-
tions Of the contestants who will partici-
pate in the Gaelic football match announced
TO take place at the Haight-street grounds,
weather permittinp.
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The camera club,s onting.

ewing TO- smallpox being prevalent among
The wOodchoppers in the neighholhood OF
J-agunl tas- the California Camera Clnb has
changed the locality for to-day's outing to
Mics Canyon Thosr who desire to attend
may leave by the 3 30 boat this morning at