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The morning call., 1893-07-23

= ! \DY FOR FIGHT.
The Steamer Alexander Is
Well Armed.
SHE HAS GUNS AND GUNNERS
A Copy of the Vessels Manifest and
Complete List of Her Off
GERS and Crew.

The steamer Alexander Is a floating
arsenal.
Although it is now known that the seal
ing steamer did not, as mad been reported,
engage in naval battle with the United
States man-of-war Mohican, the mystery
surrounding the Alexander remains.
A few days ago The CALL gave to the
public the exclusive information that the
Alexander was fitted out by the Pacific
Fishing and Trading Company for the
avowed purpose of catching seals in
Japanese waters. Yesterday a CALL re-
porter learned more about the Alexander,
and secured a copy Of her manifest and
list of her crew.
Captain Alexander Mclean. who was
selected to command the Alexander. had
the greatest difficulty in shipping crew.
The vessel lay at the Misson-street wharf
from January 1 to the date of her de-
parture, on January o. Mclean secured
the sailor boarding houses along the water
front for men, and was particular TO make
inquiries for sailors who had had experience
on men-of-War.
After he had secured his crew. which,
including officers, numbered forty-Seven
HeD, Captain Mclean approached Captain
al White, at bis place on East street, and
secured bis cooperation in hunting up men
WHO were experts at firing rapid cannon
ana heavy guns.
Through the efforts of White Captain
Mclean engaged eighteen men-Oi- i-warsmen,
including TWO expert gunnrrs One Of
these men signed for the voyage was Hiram
Murphy. or ''Spu q" Murphy, the cham
,ion gunner OF the United States cruiser
Boston. In November last Murphy re-
c.lyed bis honorable discharge from the
Government and was living at Vallejo
hen " hite sent after him. The other
rxpert was Fred Carrigan, who was one of
the best shots on hoard OF the old man-of-
war Pensacola. He was recommended by
Murphy. and readily accepted Captain
McLesu's offer. Corrigan was trained on
the Vermont and was promoted for his
expertness and excellent sight.
The Alexander was registered at the
Custom-house as being of 295 tons burden
and carrying fOrty-hve men IN her crew
She sailed under the Hawaiian flag. and
"a her owner must be citizen of Hawaii,
she was booked as the property of John
Eva. who is wealthy citizen "f Honolulu.
The vessel was insured for $1,000. and her
destination on her shipping papers was
given as Fishing and hunting"
Ihe manifest OF the steamer Alexander
shows that The vessel carried the follow
Ing articles Of warfare: Two six-pOund
rapid Hotchkiss guns, two fOur-pOund
Iapiu HocnkIss guns, 100 improved VIM
chester rifles, 80, 600 rounds of rifle ammu-
milton, 500 four-pound shels 500 six-pound
shells, four adjustable gun-carriages to be
lifted on the decks, three Whitehead self
acting tDrpednes. large quantity of re-
yolv6rs, cntlasses and other small arms.
That this assortment Of weapons and
ammunition was to be used simply In
chasing and catching seals is ridiculous.
Every man who shipped on board the
alexander knew before she left port that
ssrions trouble was appreheDded, and it
was generally supposed that Captain Nc
Lsaa would give tight to any Russian
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Yachting is the favorite pastime these
warm days. 1t has been CAV week at
the Spawanhaka Y acht Club house on Cen
ter Island in Oyster Bay, L. l. veri,a-
bic yacht" reception was hold there.
Clouds of handsome yachts clustered in the
bay for some time. Among the attractive
visitors was Her Royal HiRhness. which
had on board her owner, Mr.. Richard
Mansfield. the actor, who has been taking
a jolly cruise in the waters hereabouts.
accompanied by Mrs. Mansfield. The
Vamoose, Mr.. Will Hearts feet-winged
beauty. was also visitor that challenged
attention. The Bedouin, beautiful craft
owned by Mr.. Charles Wetmore, was also
en- evidence.
Mr.. Wetmore married the lovely Eliza
beth Bisland. who was a singularly sue
cessful sjournalist. and gained q wide
notoriety by competing with Nellie Bly, in
the trip around the world. Mrs. Wetmore
now shines in the social world. She has
the grace. culture and accomplishments to
adorn it. Society is not now to her; de-
spite her arduous labors as a journalist.
she retained the charm of manner and
cultivated air of the centlewoman that sh Q
Is. and was always received by the best
people. She has charming summer
home at Oyster Bay. Not only distin-
guished yachts were among tho welcome
at Oyster Bay. but John w. Pew. commo-
dore of the Corlnthian Yacht Club, was
royalty entertained at the clubhouse there
Saturday. Mr.. Pew. loyal Califor-
nian that he is, foated tho Corin-
THAN Clubs flag. Mr.. Pew was among
-,~,Io rAvviA ha nrH r,f
O'D. Iselin's new yacht. the vigilant. just
completed at Bristol, Mass. Tho Vigilant
is a cup-defender and was modelled by Mr..
Herreshoff, who although blind, Is able TO
detect by tho srnsitiveness of his touch
any deviation from his dictated directions.
The Vigilant will be among the yachts at
the Internal onal regatta. to be held In Oc-
t0ber.
w. D. Chapman Of San Francisco was
also among the guests at the Seawanhaka
Yacht Club house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs and
Miss Fair have arrived at Rose Cliffs. !"
their beautiful homo at Newport. Mrs.
Oelrichs will give ball the latter part Of
his month to formally introduce into So
ciety her sister, Miss Virginia Fair.
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs was the guest at
q noteworthy dinner party in New York
a few evenings ago given by Mrs. w.
Storrs Wells in honor Of Mrs. G. Prndle-
ton Bowler. Her guests were al! women.
They sat at round table effectively
decked with pink roses and white sweet
peas arranged In golden vases. Tho
penchant for dinner parties composed only
Of women is growing in New York. Ono
Of the most brilliant dinner parties OF last
winter was what is inelegantIy termed q
''hen" dinner. 1t was not dull. either.
Two dashing society women who are
graceful and full Of verve danced the skirt
dance amid warm applause.
Like pack of conJurer's cards the CAL
ifornlans are scattered every whore. and
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ON THE COMSTOCK.
Weekly Bulletins of Work Done in
the Mines.

the MINES.
VIRGINIA CITY, July 22.-Appended will
be found the official letters of superintend-
ents of operations on the Comstock:
Con. CAL. & VA.-15O0 level-On the
sill floor we have reopened the main south
drift A distance of 40 feet. total length
sou, from the main shaft ZIG feet. 1900
Ieyel-At the end Of the east crosscut from
the main south drift (77 feet ouO at the
point where it connects with the upraise
which was carried up to the north DRIFT on
the 1900 level the south drift has been ad-
yancsd Is feet, total length 43 feet, in
porphyry and quartz of very low assay
yane. Have continued the work of bulk
heading and closing the openings which
connect with the old slopes in the
north end of the mine where gas
exists and the gas is growing less. 1860
level-Have continued making necessary
repairs to the DRIFT, on the sIil nooro1 TINS
level. and have continued to extract some
ore of average quality in working on the
north and south sides of tho drift run east
at a point 20 feet down from the Wine
which was sunk from the crOsscut run
west from the main northwest DRIFT Have
continued to extract some ore of very good
quality in working upward from the end
of the drift run south from this w1nzs at
roint 80 feet down. Have extracted dur
inp the week from all parts of the nine
1S9 carloads of ore, about 1873 tons. the
average assay value OF which per car sam.
pies was S2S 60 per ton.
OPHIR-1565 level-The cIosscut running
east from the winze station on the sill
floor of this level has been extended dur
ing the week 1874 feet, total length 154
feet, continuing in harder porphyry
formation. Have COMPLETED the work of
closing some old openings that lead to the
old slopes in tho north end Of tho Con.
Cal. & Virginia mine, whore gas has been
escaping.
MEXICAN-On the 1865 level the east
crosscut from the north drift from the
crosscut run east from the bottom of the
winZe has been extended q feet,
total length lis feet. in a porphyry,
clay and quartz formation showing a
little value. Have continued making re-
pairs in the north lateral drift.
SIERRA NEVADA - The informed iate
tunnel on Cedar Hill has been advanced
during the week 20 feet. making the total
length 487 feet; tho face is in clay and
sof, p"rphyry. Tho joint Sierra Nevada
and Union west drift 900 level has been
advanced 20 feet. making the total dis
tance west of the joint shaft 1865 feet; the
face ia in hard porphyry.
ANDES-On the 420 level in east cross
cut 200 feet north Of the shaft Wa have
flushed putting in bulkhead. The flow of
water has been partially checked. Re-
sumed work 10 south drift from east Cross
cut / and advanced same 9 feet; total
70 feet.
GoULD & CURRY--2OO level-West cross
cut started in northwest drift 432 feet
from main west drift has been advanced
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but few are in town during this oppressive

but few are in to own during this oppressive
weather
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wigsin is abroad
getting fresh material for new book.
MIR. and Mrs. e. G. Hooker of San Fran
cisco are at the United States Hotel at
SaratoQa.
Mr.. William Macdonough during the
racing season at Monmouth is staying at
the Hollywood" at Long Branch.
Colonel Edward Dallas and family of
San Francisco are summering at Rich6eld
Springs. n. Y.
Mr.. Nick" Long of the Stockwell COM
pany is on here for fun and business.
Mrs. Fanny Young has just arrived and
will spend some weeks IN town.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Nj. Walters are at In
dian Harbor. beautiful summer resort in
Greenwich, Conn.
Among the latest arrivals from San
Francisco are E. d. Page, E. c. Van Blar-
com, F. Tillman Sr. and j. P. Slocum.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pew will leave
New York Friday for the Columbian Ex-
position. They will spend several days at
Chicago DOROTHY q.
New York, July 16, 1898.
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Lafayette Park.

In accordance with recent order of the
board Of Supervisors. Superintendent Of
streets Ackerson ordered the removal Of
the houses on Lafayette Park on Thurs
DAY. The dwellings, were erected in 1856.
me Title To the park having been claimed
oy private parties. Workmen began to
tear down a house belonging to +. j. De-
laney and occupied by j. Fl. Charlton.
When an injunction arrived from Judge
hunts court and the work was stopped.
The morning call., 1893-07-23
Ten Great Books.

The vote OF The Critics readers on the ten
books whicn they regard as the greatest yet
suited in tho following choice: Emerson's
ESSAYS, Hawthorne's .ScarIet Letter. Long
fellows Poems. Mrs. Stowe's "Uncle Toms
"Sk-tch Book Lowelps Poems, Whittier's
Poems, Wallace's "Ben Hur" and Mor1ey's
Rise Of tho Dutch Republic"
The morning call., 1893-07-23
Rev. rlr. Citizens to Preach

The Rev. w. l.. Citizens. formerly rector
of the Church Of the Advent of this CITY. is
now on a visit here from Now Mexico. and
will preach at the Old Peoples Home. on
the corner Of Pine and Pierce streets. to-
day at 3 O'clU
The morning call., 1893-07-23
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN tRa~r,sco
:. II Ell NASNO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ,Juiv 90 zoe

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. july 90. 1So3
Dorm Dc Dorm. 306 Pine Street-GENTI IEMpH.
Allow me to congratulate you on the snIendid
victory victory winch yon nave achieved in the case Of
ConiD vs.. The City and County of San Fran
cisco, just decided by the Supreme Court nf
this State. Recognizing the great importance
OF the case to the tax payers of this city and
county and that there was involved moi less
than $2.60O,000 10 claims which depended m
this decision. and that it also involved tho
right OF the Legislature to appropriate the
have awaited the decision with copsider ahle
anxiety. Now that you have succeeded in nr,:.
curing decision 10 favor OF the civ I feel
mat 1t is nv duty. and at the same time take
pleasure On behalf of tho people of San Fran
cisco in extending 10 you my cOngratulation.
upon the successful termination OF the Iijra.
ttOn. which, by your efforts. You have secured
Very truly yours. l.. R. ELLERT Mayor.
The morning call., 1893-07-23
THE CONLIN DECISION.
Mayor Ellert Congratulates the
COunSe! for the Citv

Messrs. Dorm q Dorm, the attorneys for
the city In the Conlin case. feel great sat
lsfacti"n at the victory won by them in
the Supreme Court They are not, how
ever. alone in this. as the people at large.
and more particularly the property.
holders. have great interest In the suit.
This sentiment is we'll expressed in the
following letter which the ATTORNEYS have
received from the chief magistrate of the
city:
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FELLED BY THE Ak!

in
tthatth
o fitting
y uniar
The morning call., 1893-07-23
Mems Suit
Department!

At the beginning of the Sum-
rner season you no doubt saw in
our massive windows all those
handsome $25 Suits, marvels of
sartorial skill. the very quintes-
senCe of genteel and refined taste.
These the ak has fallen upon and
cut the price of 'em to
The morning call., 1893-07-23
That
Powerful
AK,

That sharp instrument, that in
strument of hewing and hack
ing, has wrought sad havoc in our
The morning call., 1893-07-23
ON SEA AND SHORE
Summer Pastimes Along
the Atlantic.
POPULARITY OF YACHTING.
A Notable Dinner Party-Prominent
CalifOrnians Now in the East
ern States.

Correspondence Of The MORNING CALL.
The morning call., 1893-07-23
&I4.44.

There are numbered among
these Suits all those very pretty
and swell Double-Breasted Sack
Suits, those Single-Breasted Sack
Suits, also Cutaways. There are
no loud colorings among 'em. The
styles, the colorings and the tai
loring are intended for those with
esthetiC tastes.
Here the business man will find
no end of pretty suits to select
from.
Those in search of suits for
evening or dress wear will find
numbers of very pretty styles in
this great gathering.
'Tis no small assortment to Sc
leCt from, bear in mind. 'Tis a
large assortment, representing all
of our SIS, S24 and S22 Suits.
Beginning Tomorrow morning
you are offered the pick and choice
of 'em at
The morning call., 1893-07-23

1t has fallen on some very
pretty little Single-breasted Suits
for the little fellows between the
ages of 4 and ID, in new and
pretty Summer Colorings, at
The morning call., 1893-07-23
Where
the Ak
Does the
Greatest
Work :!

On going through our Mems
Suit Department yesterday we
found too many fine Suits, twice
too many, and as the Summer
season is drawing to close, we
find it would be poor business
policy to still maintain the Origi-
nal prices and have the inevitable
result of storing these goods for
another season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11
A Ruinous LosS.

Why 10 1t that people in general arc so prone to dis
regard strength. clearly pcrceptble In bodily
shrnkase. failure OF appetite broken resti lncompe-
hsnsibe but true. Sheer coreessness overwecninr
confidence power OF nature TO reeuprate-thcse ore
susrestibe reasons One of the most observable signals
Of danger thrown distressed nature is waning strength
An efficient tonic is best safeguard against impending
per Among the nvigorants which modern science has
developed and experience approved is Hoettrrs Stomach
ptters and IL occupies the FIRST place. Digestion re-
evea by this genial stomachic compensatcs for dran
a. vital force and regular action Of the bowels and
tasou condition Of the nerves both insured ty Its use
co-opeote in the complete restoration Of visor The Bit
- remedies liver and kidney trouble ana maasis'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11
TROPHIES OF BUSINESS HOUSES.
JUDGMENT AGAINST THE T. NEW MANUFACTU

JUDGMENT AGAINST THE T. NEW MANUFACTURE
ING co.-oTHER FIRMS EMBARRASSED
Abraham Levy, wholesale dealer in boots and shoes
at No. I32 Duanc-st, with retail s'ore ~ we
ESQ scoondave. at Eighty -sevcnth-st., yesterday
confessed jud gment for $2,o11 m favor OF beJ'ni'
Goldsmith and execution was issued TO the Sherin.
lie has been in business since 1855. herman 'o'op
HE ettorncv said Yesterday that the failure Is the
result OF tight money dull trade ana pau ocp's a
tbo liabilities are estimated at So 900 TO S4Oooo
The Sheriff has received two attachments against
rroncrtv in this city OF Theodore Tetz silk manu-
facturer at Marlborough Mills, Conn., who has safes
Office at No. 50 GrceneSt.; one for s0os4, IN favor
OF f. Paadln on three notes. and the other lor
20 OF in favor of Guerin & Co. lie began business
in Newark n. j. in 1877. and opened at MafIoorousn
Mills in 1883 afterward claiming capital Oh
$4,000. Bradstreet's took away his rating III may
last and some of the principal creditors were making
an investigation of his affairs with view OF reoi-
canizing the business by forming a stock company
with more capital.
Judgment for 81 500 was entered yesterday against
the r. New Manufacturing Company, roofing materials
at No. s74 Broadway and No. $40 East twentieth
ST. and also against Tobias New, president, In favor
of Mary L. Compton. Application was made IN inc
Superior Court for the appointment oil receiver anu
a decision Is expected to-day. Mr.. New wants 10 pe
Tho rcceiver The liabilities are placed at S1s"OOO
OF which, 81 80 600 notes, S3OOoo on ACCOUNTS
and $40 COO Endorsements $1,000, ...,ns.
Judgment for S26.611 was entered yesterday ns,uts
Mayor David c. Robinson. Of Elmira, In FAVOR Oh JONI
r. Woodward on two notes. purporting TO nave p,ch
made by the Interstate Fair Assocau0n ol Hi va ~
dated January 2S and February D. one lot TI-,~o
and the other for 1000 TO the order VI snr i'm
nidpal Improvement Company. Ihe ho''' WV" "
dOrscd by MIR Robinson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11
GEORGE E. WATSON & CO. ASSIGN.

The announcement OF the assignment OF George H.
Watson & Co. furniture dealers mt Nos. % ana W
Montgomery st. Jersey city, created Considerable sur
prise in that city yesterday. William H. turner d
wholesale grocer was made assignee by Mr. "a'soh'
The creditors are nearly all wholesale furniture zeal
.
George l.. watson said concerning the assignment
Yesterday: decided that 1t was last TO protect all
my creditors and myself by making the assignment
Mr. Turner. the assignee, has already taken chr'c.
This step was made necessary by the siowhcsS oi
collections and the strngency Of the money market
have enough to pay all my creditors In fuii' MY
assets are Sl35 OOC Of which $4,000 is In soch anu
sgj OCO Is in accounts which rs GOOD as the aver
occ accounts. NV liabilities will not exceed S1-'ooo'
have been I'm the furniture business fol- more tllah IA
veor ana nv busine ; was than &J0oOOO "A
year.
Watson & Co.. sold furniture on the instainch'
plan and employed a large number OF collectors eac"
NJ whom deposited with the company 500 IN caSh
and gave n bond for $50. Twenty Of these collectors
were discharged yC. e.. lay morning, and when ueS
demanded the return Of the money deposited watson
refused to give IT TO them then. The collectors com
r,oipod I, Police Justice o Donne who referred them
10 civil justice MIR. Watson sad AL TIE cnIroorS
would e., their Money after ninety days elapsed, fof
he wished that time II their collection account
wore correct lie said the collectors agreed 10 ths
when rmplovcd George f. Watson was formerly
dealer IN sewing machines and spring mattresses
lie is a member Of the Board Of Trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11

Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Harvey. Professor Mieml' an, an.
Miss Nuchie, Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Tate ana MS
From TIE Russian fleet were Vice-Aom,si -
xazpaRor. Flag Lieutenants Cologne, Apastoh ana
shshn secretaries s. Ka1nakoG and zelsn@s n
SSe,snon lieutenant Ioutakon son Of the famous s,,
Boutakor, defender of SeDasaPc' Ensisns
Fcyet, Kauzlne and Won schulz s'a urourde 5
nor Shyejkn Assistant Engineer Droua n
Factor Beaiea Lieutenant Rimsky Korzakon officers
Of the cruiser Admiral omo,ino
Pokhvisne and Neboltn Enslgns Giinka nt,ro SnS
Raro% Grevenitz swerbeeh. Zeteroy. "rgoron , n,.
XoukeIsky. Assistant Engineer Jacobson ana Dnc'1
Medvcdieif officers Of the cruiser rs Stet
renSo, Teslef and ChcmiottiIitzgailo ana Doc'o'
Other guests were tho Grand Duke Ae sn;smnu
MIchaeiovch Romanof, H. Wacknioh' r II; NJ f.
oarvosky ConsulGensra for Russia IN new Ud 'S Mrs
Mrs Oloryosky Mrs. ). G.. Wheeler. DR.. ana |,S va
". g. Mnrdocl. Mr. and Mrs. I. &. strauss ""'
Dl, Tbn CoImmbian Entertainment Committee OF one
Hundred will meet in the Mayors Once al non 70 ~
dav 10 discuss plans for entertaining the omcerS Vi
the Russian warshlrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
.OW RATES TO THE FAIR NEXT WEEK.

Chicago, July 10 (speciaD-Chcago RAILROADS nave
at last partly surrendered. BY unanimous vote
today the Western Passenger Association adopted
resolution providing for special one faTe rate Iro'"
all towns on their lines west OF the Missouri hlVcr
to Chicago, with a minimum rate OF SO In the honlh
and Southwest, and Of S13 10 In the Northwest.
Four excursion trains will be every wees, be-
ginning next Monday, and the tickets VIII IN eo"'
for week. 1t may he only temporary arrange
ment however, for Chairman Caldwell has called Il
special meeting OF the association for July - ana u
IS probable that other changes Will he MADE lh'
railroad men r. gard tho new rate aS an experiment.
Chairman Caldwell glad 10 have the question
settled This minimum rate works Ike this, snii
he in explanation: "From towns where the regular
rate Is Sl5 or less there Will b. no reduction Nhch
the rate Is SIG 1t will br cut down 10 So when IL
is S35 the rate will be Sl7 30, ana on. Tho
asso cation thinks that In taking This action II VIII
reach the people who have been clamoring that tlry
could not the Fair because no reduction had b'T
made in the railroad rates People living within lol
miles OF Chicago so, will not stick at the fare II
they want tC come - the Exposition. This new
ruc virtually makes II rount trip TO Kansas tlly
and 81. Paul cost only one fare"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-11
BROADWAY CABLE MEN GRUMBLING.

There Is much dissatisfaction among the eonuu'''''
and grpmen on the Broadway cnoie ROAD. Inc NV.
h.ve not made any formal complaint. although as
,e they are quite willing to talk about their gre"
ances They are without leaders. and they nave
organization. The principal complaint Is AGAIN"
working overtime without receiving any extra pay.
The men say that the time tables. are changed hean
every day. making 1t necessary for them 10 ".s
longer than usual. Under the present time 'ao'e Wv
men are obliged to make six trips day from f"v'
ninthst 10 the Battery. II the conductor ana s1'I
man fail to make the six trips on schedule ume 'nes
are held responsible for the loss OK ume' al" ','
compelled TO make II good by taking extra 'rip'' =.
cose OF blockade the are the losers 10 , 1T
and other minor rules OF the company the men opje,
Smt while they remain unorgaMzed there Is h''"
likelihood OF serious trouble