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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-01
BERKELEY.
A Railroad Train Within an Inch of
an ABYSS.

ALMOST A CATAsTRoPHE.-On Me-
mortal day the Presbyterian Sunday-school
OF Golden Gate went out on the California
and Nevada Railroad picnic to Bryant, at
the northern end of the road. There
were three coaches full of young people.
Returning toward evening The middle
coach jumped the track as the engine was
entering on ffty-foot trestle crossing a
deep gulch just south of Bryants. The
engineer reversed his engine, the derailed
coach meanwhile bnmping along over the
ties and threatening every minute to pitch
over and drag the whole train into the
gulch below. The wheels approached
with in three or four inches of the ends OF
the ties and there seemed no escape.
Every cheek in the seemingly fated ear
was blanched with fear as each occupant
looked down into the abyss below.
But the wheel-fanges, in cutting the
bolts OF girder running along the ends of
the ties. were swerved slightly aside, and
before the edge was again reached the
train was brought to a standstil. After
three-qnarters of an hour the car was
replaced on the track and a second start
was made, but the train had not gone more
than three or four miles when second
coach Jumped the track, the cause this
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STILL INVESTIGATING.
Officers of the Veterans Home Tell
Their Stories.

lNeT SlOTlSS.
The time of the committee engaged in
making an investigation of the affairs of
the Veterans Home Association was taken
up last night in hearing ex-President j.
A. Waymire and Vice. President w. H. II.
Hart tell how ex-Treasurer Royce man.
aged to rob the association of $50, COO.
General Barnes conducted the examina-
ton, and in response to his questions Mr..
WaymIre said:
II have been president of the assoca-
ton for seven years, only retiring a short
time ago on account of press of other
business.
- supposed the treasurer had only a
nominal responsibility, because the by
laws provide that he must not have on
hand more than 500, and that all checks
upon the bank must be signed by tie pres
ident and secretary. l looked to the aud
iting committee to keep check upon
financial matters. Thought the only dan
ger would be in an error by the secretary.
and for this reason the books were eX-
ported from time to time.
Drafts from the State for long time
were sent direct to me and [ placed them
TO the credit of the home. When they
ceased to come | supposed they were be-
ing received by the secretary. the only
other officer authorized 10 sign the associa-
was receiving them until this exposure
took place.
with regard to the supplies for the
home, | understood that we had contracts
with reputable firms fer nearly all In use.
Incidental items were purchased by the
supply committee. l only paid attention to
lie quality and quantity of the goods. and
judged of the expense by the per capita
cost.
The testimony before this committee
about the poor quality of the supplies and
the exuTbitant prices paid is a great sur
prise to NE. The last time l visited the
home was last November, and such a con-
dluon did not exist then. The statement
of the commandant that he reported such
facts to the board is also strange news.
Il think Secretary Rockwell is honest
and reliable and | am surprised to learn
that the minutes of the meetings had not
been written mp by him for nine months
fed that checks issued TO pay for supplies
were not Immediately paid upon presenta-
ton and If l had heard so l would have
been suspicious. because never signed a
check unless ! was Informed tha' we had
money to meet it Secretary Rockwell
ought to have known it il such was true"
Mr.. Hart Endorsed all that Mr.. Waymre
had said in defense of the board, and
told Of Royce's attempt to collect $50, 600
draft from the State last February, but
which he had declined 10 deliver to him
without some authority. The precaution
saved the association just that amount.
He also told of ROyce's efforts to secure
the payment of the $4,000 appropriation,
hut owing to his objections the fund still
remains intact He said that he believes
that none of the drafts from the State
were payable to Royce. but we're payable
to tie association; that Royce would
secure them from the Governor and, when
indorsed by Secretary Rockwell, be would
pa IN them
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fourth New York Volunteers. Both died
in the service. The eldest brother. Colonel
John Z. Mcmahon. was the post cOmman-
der, and apon his death the second brother.
James L. McMahon. succeeded him ana
was killed at Cola Harbor. He was the
only one of his corps who reached the enc
my's works and placed his flag there,
which fell inside their lines and was cap
tured.
The youngest brother was one OF the
many gallant soldiers who may be said 10
have held charmed life. 1t was not for
lack OF exposure that he escaped unhurt.
lie IS one nf the recipients of the Congress
slonal medal of honor awarded for dis
tlngulshed bravery at the battle OF white
Oak swamp" The incident that secured
this recognition for General Mcmahon was
the burning of pont0on train when nad
been abandoned between the lines. Nc
MahOn volunteered TO destroy 1t and did
so. after saving one of the wagons. TO
which he attached some struggling mules
that were wandering up and down pc
tween the lines Of the two armies. This
wagon was the instrument wagon of the
train and was extremely valuable. During
his military career he was breveted four
times and was several times mentioned In
orders for gallant and meritnrious service.
In civil life General Mcmahon has heh
many important positions. At the pres
ent time he is New York State Senator.
During President Johnson's time he was
United States Minister 10 Paraguay. For
many wears he was Receiver OF Taxes In
New York City. During President Cleve-
lands first administration he was United
States Marshal for the Southern District
of New York. In 1S86-S7 he was presi-
dent of the Society of the Army of the
Potomac. He was also one of the found
ers of the National Rifle Association, which
took I'D the Encyclopaedia system COM
menced in a small way in New Jersey in
1868. which association DEVELOPED it fully
at Creedmoor. Long Island, in 1871. and
which has since spread throughout the
whole United States, creating body of
nearly 100000 marksmen. which would
prove invincible in the event of aDothe r
war.
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America, telling them also that il they
could afford to furnish one trophy fol
the games would be acceptable.
The San Francisco Caledonian Club,
though not the largest, is the richest or
ganZatlon of its kind. The 600 odd men,
bers were unanimous in deciding to have q
medal made that would be handsomer than
that furnished by any other Scottish club
a committee, consisting of ID. L. Nc
Neil, john NJ. Duncan and Angus Mcleod,
were appointed to have a medal made that
would cost $3.50.
More than twenty designs were prof
fered. After much consideration that of
Jamee Duncan was accepted. The jewN Ter
has succeeded in making most beautiful
piece of work.
A gold eagle holds in its claws two
crossed sabers. From these is pendant a
shield.
The stars and stripes and the Scotch
flag with its red rampant lion are en-
bossed in colOrs. A the base of the
shield are punches of thistle leaves in high
relief, made of light shade of gold. In
the midst Of these are several thistles in
gold OF different color.
The body of the shield is engraved with
a sketch OF this Golden Gate. Fort Point
and Point Reyes with its lighthouse are
in dark gold. The bay is in a very light
gold, and lnlaid are two ships in full sail.
the bulls of dark gold and The sails Of
| lighter metal.
Above the Golden Gate is large dia-
mond. The general effect is that of sun
set, with the diamond as the sun.
In the upper part of the shield are en-
graved the words "Caledonian Club" and
in smaller letters just below the diamond.
"San Francisco, CAL"
On ribbon at the base of the shield are
lnlaid in black the words Worlds Fair"
and 1888"
The engraving has beer carefully done
and the medal is quite work OF art.
Recent advices state that so far forty
three Caledonian Clubs In the United
States and Canada have contributed tro-
phles for the games.
The most valuable of these is a medal,
which will be sent from Philadelphia.
This is to cost $50.
AS the Philadelphia Club ranks next in
wealth to the San Francisco Caledonian
Club our local Scots feel certain that the
medal of the Golden State will be the hand
soonest to be competed for.
Ii has not been decided yet for what the
medal will be placed. One thing is certain
though, the man that takes the California
medal Will have to be man of Drawn as 1t
VIII 60 as prize in some of the games re-
curing the most strength and skill.
The medal will start on its eastward
journey tomorrow. 1t will be borne by
James Mearn5, hrSt chleltaln or the Gale
donian Club
Mr.. Mearns will carry with him a letter
addressed to the chief chieftains and
clansmen of the United CALIFORNIAN Asso-
citation at Chicago. which reads:
This Is 10 certify that Mr.. James Mearns is
The duly elected first cheiiain of our club. and
carries with him the California gold medal do
mated by the San francisco CALIFORNIAN Club to
be competed for al The WORLDS Fair gathering.
Any courtesies extended MIR. Mearns while in
will ha IVA Yniiu eel tod hu
yeur fellow clansmen by the Golden Gate.
The letter is signed by Christopher
Chisholm. chief. and Thomas Wilson, sec
rotary.
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READY FOR THE WORLD.

Sacred Heart College Graduates-A
Large Class at metropolitan Hall.
Commencement exercises Of the Sacred
Heart College were held at metropolitan
Hall last night.
The music for the occasion was furnished
oy the college orchestra OF ten pieces.
An interesting programme. consisting of
vocal and instrumental music, orations,
essays, etc, was well rendered and heartily
apDlauded.
The orations were "The Christian Fam
iiy," j. William O'Kane; "St. Charles
Borromeo,' Robert E. Walsh: Social
STRUCTURE" Robert G. brady; "Christian
Art" j. Albert Goodell; Patriotism" c.
EDWARD Kennedy; Modern Ship Build
Ing" William F. Fitzgerald; "Municipal
Law, William NJ. Morgan: "Tennyson, -
Anthony A. Morgan.
when the programme was finished
brother Genebern, president of the col
iege, awarded the gold medal to Anthony
a. Morgan and silver medals to Il. 3. Hill
Iard, X. j. Dome, c. V. brady and E. j.
Kenny.
Archbishop Riordan then conferred GER
tlhcates and diplomas upon the students.
Inc hall was crowded with visitors.
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An Empress of Peace.

The German Empress is not a brilliant
woman, nor does she care much for pupu-
lar applause, writes Arthur Warren in a
pleasant sketch under the title of AN
Empress at Home" in the June Ladies'
Home Journal. GERMANY, therefore, is
fortunate. 1t is quite sufficient that Will
helm Ii should be the most dashfng, mas
terful, restless figure on the stage of Euro
pean affairs. Augusta Victoria has no
desire to play up" to such lead" She
does not aspire TO captivate the general
gaze, nor does she claim to be divinely 10
spired. She is not ambitious. No war
will be precipitated by her caprice, no
statesmen made and unmade by her smiles
and frOwns; for policies of state she has
for mOnastic Seclusion.
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COUGARS CAPTURE A DEER
Three of the Desperate Animals Sue
coed in Killing Fine Buck.
Roseburg PlaIn-Deaier.

hoseDurg ln-Deaier.
John f. Elliott, who has recently re-
turned from a tour through the mineral
belt in the vicinity of Mount Strickle, re-
lates curious incident concerning the
manner in which cougars capture their
prey.
Mr.. Elliott, in company with the Thom-
ason brothers and Lawrence Camille. was
encamped near the head of Elk Creek.
where they intended to remain a few DAYS
and trap BEAR
After pitching their tent Elliott and one
OF the Thomasons went out to kill deer
Ior camp meat and bait. About a mile
from camp they saw three feeding at the
mead of small glade about quarter of
mile long and in the center of which was a
large fr tree. Thomson went around tie
mn 10 The head Of the glade, expecting to
reach a Delt of scrub timber from which
ne could get shot at them, while Elliott
proceeded toward the fir tree, keeping it
between him and the animals. When
ABOUT ZuO yards from the tree and 1000
rom the deer he saw large cougar APP
III en- iOned
Inc cougar was evidently maneuyering
W ullVe them toward the fir tree, for he
iiiaue no effort to rush On them, but, keep
iiig at Instance from them, so directed
his course a. 20 keep them cOnstautlv run
ming in that direction. Just as thew rano
under the tree two other cougars. which
naQ Deen concealed in the branches spranp
IN front of the largest-a splendid buck
one OF them aighting a little to the left
ana the other to the right of the animal.
which was thus inclOsed In a triangle, ana
seemed so thoroughly bewidered and
frightened that it was almost incapable of
action aud was quickly seized by all three
cougars, the one that approached from the
rear springing on his launches and the
others Selling it simultaneously by the
throat, 1t was instantly overpowered.
80 intent were they on capturing their
prey that they never observed
Elliott, who was standing on omen
ground. within 200 yards of them, and
brought their feast to an abrupt termiIa-
ton by shot from MS Winchester. which
broke both shoulders of the largest. IN a
ball at that short range passing completely
through them.
The other two instantly broke and rush.
ing to the other end of the glade passed
within easy range OF Thomson, who shot
both within yards of each other. Upon
examining the deer it was found the fero-
cious animals had completely severed its
windpipe and jugular vein as if cut with a
knife, while its hind quarters, where the
largest one sprung, were fearfulv LAGER
ated. There can be no doubt but that the
three acted IN concert and with previous
understanding, and degree of intelligence
FAR superior to what their amiabe couute-
nances would Indicate them to possess.
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He Didn't Bring II Home,

After the return of the drummer from
his travels his young wife explored his grip
with an eXpectant face. Failing to find
that of which she was apparently in
search. she turned to him and said:
Where is the jag?"
1.-THE what?" he asked in establishment.
THE jag. Mrs. Lucas says her husband
saw you in Chicago with a lively jag on.
Whatever it is. yon are not wearing it, and
isn't in your grip"
''Oh, that all right. left it at the office
By the way, | saw handsome spring hat
in milliner's shop downtown. IT Won
care we Will go downtown and You can
look OF it. and if you like it you can have
it."-NeW York Press
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BIGGEST MAN ON EARTH.
Weighs 0o7 Pounds, Is Six Feet Five
Inches Tall, and Is Still Growing.
IndIanapOIiS journal

lHuldAdpOllS journal
! Citizens of Frankfort Gnd) vicinity re-
Gently had an opportunity to behold the
greatest living man in ayoirdupois. John
| Hanson Craig, with his wife and three
year-old child, was visiting James Ander-
son and James Mcpherson, relatives.
Craig's home is in Danville. Hendricks
County, but he has been in the show bust
ness since his babyhood. In answer to
questions he said,
Il now weigh 907 pounds. and am So
years old. At birth l weighed IL pounds;
at eleven months old l weighed II pounds,
at years old 2C6 pounds. At that time 1
teOk the $1,000 premium at Barnum's baby
show in New York City, in the year 1858.
AT 5 years l weighed 500 pounds; at
IL years. 405 pounds; at 90. COL pounds; at
q, 725 pounds; at q. 75S pounds; at %,
IA pounds; at 20, 791; at 80, SOC pounds
at 81. $50, and my present weight is lust
9O7 pounds. | am feet and inches high,
measure a bout feet and inches around
the hips. Is inches around the ankle. %
inches around the knee, &c inches around
the thigh next to the body. l require
forty-one yards for suit of clothes and
three pounds of yarn for stockings"
Mrs. Craig 10 good-OOking blonde
weighs $50 pounds, and formerly accompa-
pied her husband in the role of snake
charmer as Lola Ayres." When asked
how long they had been married. she
langhingly remarked that they were first
married in 1882. but that they were lust
now enjoying their second honeymoon, as
they were divorced in January and re-
married but couple of weeks ago. Mr..
Craig explained the trouble, stating tnat
his wife had expressed a desire 10 learn
fashionable dressmaking and that he OBJ
Jected. She applied for a divorce; it was
granted, and she went to Terre Haute ana
learned her trade. She then returned home
and. they were remarked. Mr.. Craig has
been all over Europe and in every impor-
tant cty n the world. They went from
here to 'ayton, where Mrs. Craig was born
and raised.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
1t Listens to Bids and Adds to the
Finance Committee.

The meeting of the Board of Education
last night was as dry as chips. The men,
bers were so slow in putting in an appear
ance that the board was not called to order
until 9 o'clock. Then they were punished
by being compelled to listen to bid. for
supplies and for the erection of buildings.
Bids for the erection of schoolhouse In
South San Francisco. ranging from SS77 to
S1093, were referred to the Committee on
Buildings.
Director Rosewald having resigned from
his membership on the Finance Commit
tee, Director Culver was elected 10 his
place.
The board then adjourned.
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Mrs. Joan n. q. Hunter has filed petit
ton in the Probate Court asking that let
tiers If administration of the estate of the
late David Hunter may be given TO her.
and that those granted TO c. l.. Tilden be
revoked.
Mrs. Hunter bases her petition on the
ground that her husband died intestate
and that the will under which c. l., Tilden
is acting as administrator was false.
Judge Coffey has set to-day for the hear
ing Of the citatinn
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that, with so great deviation, it does NOT
come to the ground. bu: il stands in che Ii.
ence TO the law Of physics. by which anv
body of matter will maintain its position
so long as perpendicular line drawn from
its center of gravity is the balancina
point. or point at which the entire weight nf
a body will be equally divided and exactIv
balanced on the one side and on the other
AS this point is found in the leaning
lower to fall within the space covered bv
us foundation, there is no reason why IT
should not continue to stand for many
centuries to come
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PRIZE FOR Drawn.
Scots Will Send a Medal
to Chicago.
CaledOnian Clubs Beautiful Trophy
Which Is to Be Competed For
at the Worlds Fair.

There will be gathering of Scotchmen
from all over the world at Chicago during
the last week of July. 1t is expected that
every CALIFORNIAN club will be represented
by some of its muscular champions.
For five days beginning July % there
will be contested all the well-known Scot
fish games. To the winners of these will
be awarded trophies.
Early in December, 1892. the National
United Caledonian Association sent invi-
tations to the various clubs throughout
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time being the broken iron glraer, wnIcll
broke in the first derailment This TIME
the car went off on level ground. "A thltu
start was made but the days experience
was not yet over, for lew min uteS lattI
the spiral spring of one of the trucks tel
ont ont and was lost The conductor finally
discovered it in the rear, tied IL on WIN
hnvrope and the picnickers finally reached
Golden Gate without further accident, put
thew saw they will never go out on that
road again.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO SCHooLs.[
Eighteen students from the BOYS Hign
School and Two from the Giris hlsn
School of San Francisco took 'ne rfuen'
examination for entrance TO Tue uuifoi c
sity, Some of these were graduates VI
this wear who failed to secure recon-
mendatiOns for entrance without eXamiua-
tlons, but the most of them were melh uel >
of next wears high school class, VINO, oY
taking the examination, nope 10 gam
wear. Their success or failure cannot De
known until August The faculty, now
ever, is opposed to such short cuts, ana
unless the applicants have done unusually
we'll thew will not likely be admitted.
especially as next years class promises TO
be unusually large.
A STEEL-PLANT LOCATION. -Capltallsts
from New York have just completed q n
examination of the business sites 10 the
w est Emu Will n FlSW " sh0 AoSN" ~ -
steel plant here If the advantages
prove sufficient Their decision VIII not
be known until other sites have Deen ex-
amined. The parties are men OF means
and desire no donations either OF money Oh
land, but will buy outright whenever they
find what they want.
THAT SEWER ALL RIGHT.-City Engl-
neer Higgins, Colonel w. j. Virgin, w
C. Bissell and A. r. Frame have all eX'
amined the work of the California Bridge
Company on the South Line sewer, com
plant of which has been made. Fifteen
hundred feet of pipe was found laid. The
line was so straight that one could see
from end to end, and the whole is being
done in thoroughly workmanlike manner
PLENTY OF WATER.-For the first sum
mer in years the Alameda Water Com.
pany, which supplies Berkeley with water
has a supply more than equal to the de
mand. If the town funds hold out there
will be no dearth of street-sDrinkling thi:
year as in years past. Several ne"
sprinkling wagons will be put on mex
week.
IN QUICK SUCCEssION.-A week ago A
Mcclellan was married to Miss Grant
To-day a sister of Mrs. Mcclellan will bt
married to S. Mcdonald of the firm OF
Brennan & Mcdonald. The Misses GRAM
came here only three months ago.
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Alameda.


SETTLED AT LAST.-The last will and
testament of +. d. Arff, deceased. has been
admitted TO probate in the Superior Court.
Louis Schaffer of Mount Eden IS the exec
utor. When the estate is settled Eddie
Meysel, son of o. S. Meysel of this city.
will receive S50O0 Eddie was a grandson
of deceased. Mrs. NJ. Thompson will re-
ceve $1,000. and the residue of the estate
goes to Mrs. Alex Heuer. Mrs. Thompson
and Mrs. Heuer were daughters of de-
ceased. The estate has been in litigation
two years.
STREET-SPRINKLERS. - The Board of
Trustees has instructed the City Engineer,
Street Superintendent, and Chief Engine er
of the Fire Department to prepare plans
and specifications for a saltwater plant
for street sDrinkling and fire purposes. 1t
is estimated that the plant will cost $50, 000.
THE NEW CoMPANY.-To-night q COM
pany of the National Guard will be mus
tered in at Germania Hall on Lincoln
avenue. General Dickinson will muster
in the new company. 1t is intended TO
make the occasion one long to be remem-
bered in Alameda.
REMEMBERED BY HIS FRIENDs.-Con-
stable Charles NJ. Day has been presented
with handsome silver and gold badge Of
his Office by his friends.
GRADUATING EXERCIsEs.-Th class of
'93 of the Alameda high School will hold
its graduating party in Linderman Opera
house tonight.
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A New Mining Company.

The Pacific Mining Agency and Trust
Company has been Incorporated to do
business in this city. The capital stock is
S25O,Oo0, of which $500 has already BEEN
subscribed. The dir ctors are Irwin c.
Stump, Irving NJ. Scott, Jacob Fl. Neff. W.
+. Goad, K. c. Chambers of Salt Lake
City, p. NJ. Lilienthal and Dan NJ. Burns
The purpose of the new company is to
buy and sell mines, mining claims, water
rights. etc. on commission. and to act as
agent and broker for the sale aud purchase
of these properties.