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The morning call., 1893-08-12
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Dry Weather Has Caused a Con-
siderable Falling Off.
There Is Time to Recover. However,
and the Prospects May Improve
Very Materially.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE August
report OF the Statistician If the Department
of Agriculture shows that the condition OF
corn has declined little over six points
during the past month. the average for
the entire crop beng ST. against SO 2 for
July. The decline is due to drought,
which has proved both extensive and
persistent, while in some parts of the
ountry continued dry weather has injured
the crops beyond recovery. 1t is never
theless true as to the larger portion of the
area devoted thereto. that Improvement is
not only possible but with sufficient rain
fall through August will be assured.
The averages in the prin cipal States are ::
Illinois 81. Iowa 1922 Kansas 50. Neb-
raska 81.
There has been a considerable falling
off in the condition of spring wheat since
last month amounting to something over
ten points, the average condition for the
present month being 81. as against 74.1
Tor the month of July. The condition by
States is as follows: Wisconsin 20. Iowa
81. Nebraska IS, South Dakota Is This
decline of ten points is the result of too
high temperature and deficient rainfall in
u
prevalent over extensive areas and has
done much damage. Much injury also
has been done this crop by the chipcb
bug as we'll as by rust in several States.
Inc condition Of spring rye in August
is 1875. as against SO in July.
The condition of oats has fallen ten
points since TIE July report. being 1873 as
compared with SS.S last month. while in
August, 1892. it stood at S62 Itis the
lowest condition reported in August for
many years.
August returns for barley show a slight
decline in condition from that of las.
month, being SAG. against So in July.
The acreage of buekwheat is reported at
90 3 and condition at 8S.3.
The condition Of potatoes has declined
nearly nine points In the last month and
now stands at S. The condition in Angus,
has only been lower twice in the las.
decade.
The condition of timothy is 1915 as CON-
pared with 932 in 1892. They hay crop on
the whole is large and has generally been
secured in good condition.
The general average OF tobacco fell
from 90 on July to 1872 on the LIST inst.
A still further decline in the condition
of apples is made evident by the returns
for August. In many States complete
failure is reported.
The drought has done damage to peaches
in the Atlantic peach belt, and further
decline is noted in Michigan, where the
fruit has dropped severely
California has good crop OF excellent
quality. AD abundant crop Of grapes is
predicted at this date. The percentages
of July have been generally we'll main
tanned and the dry weather has tended to
check the spread of rot and mildew.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
SAN DIEGO BANK AFFAIRS.
The Suspended Savings Bank to
Make a Pro Rata PAYMENT.

SAN DIEGO. Aug. II. - the savings
bank of San Diego County, which is al
lied to the Consolidated National. will
make pro rata payment TO the deposj-
tors of ali funds on hand Cd and after
August Is. The exact amount to be paid
will not be known until Monday. On ac-
coun of tine heavy demands, the manage
ment has decided to set aside all notices
and treat all the deposltors alike, paying
to them the funds on hand.
Receiver OConnor has been full of work
since Monday morning, and has almost
finished the transfer of the Consolidated
National Banks affairs from Examiner
Pauley. What the stock holders may do
10 hasten resumption cannot be told until
the exactions imposed by the Comptroller
are made known, and those in turn will
await the report from Receiver O'Conn or.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
HUNTING TRAMPS.
Temescal People nuch Annoyed by
Migrants.

For several hours last night Sheriff Nc
Killican Of Alameda County and one of his
deputies, Constable VOnderhaidt of Tenn
escal Township and a CALL reporter
searched the woods IN the ne' ghborhOod of
TemescaI, endeavoring TO effect The cap
ture of a gang of tramps who have infest-
ed that vicinity for some time past
4 thorough search was prosecuted, but
without effect, not tramp being seen.
On Thursday night one of the residents
fred several shots at them, and it Is now
believed that they have left that section of
me country.
looking tramps have had a camp on Tenn
escal Greek. about two miles north of the
town, and they have been making it very
uncomfortable for the residents of that
neighborhood
Wednesday night two Of them called at
the residence of Mrs. la Mock. and de-
manded money from her, which was re-
fused They left the house. but returned
later and ipssied upon being given some
old clothes. Mrs. la Mock Informed them
that she had nothing to give them, and Or
dered them out of the house AS soon az
the tramDs got outside they bomb arded
the house with rocks. greatly frightening
Mrs. la Mock and the ladies who reside
with her.
There being no man about the place
Mrs. la Mock at once summoned some Of
her neigh hors, who in turn sent FIR the
Sheriff Upon his arrival the woods were
searched. but the tramps had secreted
thsm selves.
Yesterday morning Constable Wonder
haldt discovered their deserted camp and
among their plumber found pistol that it
is thought was stolen from one OF the
houses IN the neighborhood. Their hiding
place was upon the banks of tie Temescal
Creek among the dense brush and could
only be reached by crawling upon hands
and knees through the brush.
In their snug camp were found gunny-
sacks filled with straw for beds and num-
Der of cooking utensils. Their ford they
begged or stole from the eighboripg resi-
dents.
Sheriff McKilliean believes that the fe!-
lows are not common tramps but burglars
and If they are in his county he Will not
be content until hey are in custody.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
BAD DAY FOR ROWING.
Minnesota Easily Won the Senior
Championship of America.
Some Remarkably Fast Time Made
in Detroit Under a Sun
That Burned.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

DETROIT. Aug. 1.-the National Aquatic
Association executive committee has reelected
Henry Whiting Gai held president. Commodore
Catlin of Chicago vice president Fred H. Fort
meyer secretary aud II. X. Hitchman OF Phlla-
delphia treasurer.
The weather to-day was not so propitious as
on the two preceding days.
The days rowing opened in the morning,
when tn Minnesota and Argonaut crews SET
tied the senior championship OF The n tional
Association. The Minnesota won without diff
ficulty.
Junior single sculls-Eirst heat: Alfred Rus
II Of the Tor0nl o. won; time, 12:15. Second
heat: Charles Dagwe OF the Wolverines OF
Detroit won; time, 13:041s. Final heat: Dag
we'll won; lime, 10:0312.
Junior fours-The Minneso'as Of ST Paul
won. Time 9:3014.
Four-oared giC-Ihe Delawares of Chicago
won. Time. 1922.
Junior double sculs-The Torontos won.
Time. 10:O2s4.
Single canoes-R. o. MUTT OF Toronto won.
Time. 4:12R.
Junior pair CARED shells-The Torontos won,
having walkOver.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
THE COLUMBIA FISH PACK.
The Seasons Work Has Been tx.
ceedingiV Short.

ASTORIA, Or, Aug. Fillmore Sanborn
& Co.'s circular, just issued, places the
salmon pack for the season OF 1888. which
closed Tonight, at 375, 700 cases OF all grades.
or about equal to that of 1891, and $4,000
cases short of last years pack. Of these
a large proportion are fiat cans and all
nave been sold domestic.
Conditions for fishing this year were
similar to those of 1877 and 1887. the
weather being cold, wet and stormy. and
the fresnet being of almost unequaled du-
ration Excepting in May there were
comparatively few fish packed. That the
supply is not diminishing is amply demon
strated by the fact that at the Cascades,
where the pack ordinarily consists almost
entirely Of bluebacks, there were more
large fish caught than during any pre-
viOus season in the history of the iu-
dustry. This unusual feature is easily
explained, fish having run deep on account
of the long-continued freshet. and thus
escaped all the nets on their way to the
upper river. Traps, usually an appreciate
source of supply, were this year failure,
owing to the currents and enormous guam
titles of drift. There will not be single
uuSulu cdL VI vi tIc Suiutb Dia
River this season, and many Gamers will
be short in their deliveries. Fall packing
outside of Oregon rivers will be confined
TO few localities noted for the excellence
of the FISH packed.
The pack of the season is distributed as
follows: Aberdeen 10000. American Star
5000. McGowan's 1900, North SHIRE
10000. Pillar Rock 1880, Megler 10000
Warren. "Cathlamet' 1900. Ocean 1900.
Eureka 10000, Hapgood 1900. Hume 5000,
Elmore $4,000. Cutting 1920. Kinney
AZ. 600, Booth 1900. George II Barker,
$4,000. Hawthorn 21,O00, Fishermen's
$1,000, Cook 5000. Warren. Cascades"
$4,000. Buccheit 1900, The Dalles $4,000;
total 1850.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
JIMMIE STILL ON TOP.
He Continues to Lead the List OF
Winners at Chicago.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-THE L. A. W. racetrack
was badly softrped BY rains last night and
therefore was In poor condition for to-day's
events. The following are The summari $:
One mile, novice, p. Won Bockman OIL chicago
won In 2:64 2-5
he hal mile handicap. g. Il. Eilitnorpe OF
Chicago, 80 yards. wen in :oi so.
chicago wen In PAS So.
The six miles 1880 feet. International cham
nionship. Zimmerman of New YORK Won In
In he halfmile. open. Zimmerman won the
first heat in "a So. The second heat w. A.
Rhodes o. Chicago won III ZIG 20. The hnal
heat Zimmerman won in :0S 40
Tie ih.ee-mile handicap A. ID. Kennedy Jr.
OF Chicago. 242 yards won IN 7:os O.
10 the thiid of mile open. heats. n; = Tyler
won first beat in 4e 1-5 sees. Ii. A. Citizens OF
hicaeo won the second heat In 40 SO secs.
TIE hnal heat H. c. Tyler won In 40 sees
ne two-mile team invitation race was Won
oy zimmerman ana Smith. OF New YORK, with
out riding.
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But the'ICrowd Kept on
Coming.
TROUBLE ABOUT AWARDS.
There Promises to Be Considerable
Heart Burning After the Big Ex-
position Shall Have Ended.
Special to The MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO. Aug. 11.-For the first time IN
many weeks the sky was overcast win
heavy clouds, porending rain: but TINS
did not seem to interfere with the attend
ance at the fair, as crowds began to come
early, and kept it up all the forenoon.
The proposition brought before the ma
tional commission through the instru-
mentality of Secretary Judkins OF 'he
California building to have the State ex-
hibits placed under the jurisdiction OF the
department of awards was discussed 20
day at the meeting Of the commission.
The theory upon which the State exhloits
have been deemed excluded is that tney
are cons idered mere side-shows Tor the
purpose of ornamenring the exposition
and making it more complete representa-
ton of the different parts OF the Union :
but the fact that in many State buildings
there are novel exhibits Of great merit
which are to be found nowhere else in the
exposition is a significant one in favor of
the new de parture. At O'Clock to-mor-
row a committee appointed by the STATE
officials, of which Secretary Judklns Is
chairman. will formally argue the matter
before the national commission.
Herr Cornely was to-day again teslegeo
by anxious exhibitors who do not want to
miss the chance of securing choice space
at the Midwinter Fair.
Miss Lou Fisher daughter of Mrs. Julia
B. Fisher, who came on from San Fran
cisco in connection with the work in the
California building, died yesterday quite
suddenly. The remains will probably be
Skinned IN San Francisco
General E. P. johnson Of Los Angeles
arrived here to-day from New York. He
reports that every one stops his neighbor
in the big metropolis and asks him II he
has seen the Columbian Exposition and
the California building.
A series of religious congresses, repre-
senting a very large number of the princi-
pal faiths of the world, will be held 10
Chicago during September and October.
The question of appointing Court OF
Appeals, to which exhibitors dissatisfied
with the awards of the various iuries may
appeal. is giving John BOYD Thatcher a
great deal of trouble. To-day Commits
sioner Massey withdrew the resolution in
the national commission for the appoint
ment of such court, at the request Of
Thatcher, but it was Immediately offered
again by Williams of Tennessee. Thatch-
er has merged the committee on awards
in 10 the Court of Appeals and thinks that
ought to satisfy everybody.
The attendance to-day was 100, 500, of
VI ich 92027 paid.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
CAPITAL REMOVAL CASE.
fiction for a New Trial Denied at
Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1.-THE suit of
81. P. Livermore against Secretary of State
Waite, known as the capital removal
case" came up in the Superior Court to-
day in the form of a motion by the defense
for a ne W trial. Owing to the absence of
Judge Grant If Yolo. who gave the de-
cision against San Jose. Judge Prewet of
Placer, who is presiding in the local Su-
perior Court temporarily. heard the mat
ter. The statement on which the motion
for new trial was made was submitted
to the Judge last week. To-day he rem
dered decision in the matter denying the
motion. The case will now 20 to the Su-
premo Court
The morning call., 1893-08-12
WEIsSERT AT SACRAMENTO.
The Grand Army Commander Hospi-
tably Received.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 1.-THE reception
to General Weissert. commander-in-chief
OF the Grand Army of the Republic. was
quite an event here to-day. Local posts
and the officers of the National Guard es-
corted him about the city. visiting the
museum and public art gallery. the Capt.
tol building. Suffer Fort aud other places
Of interest This evening he was given a
reception in the parlors of the Golden
Eagle Hotel. 1t was very sOciable af-
fair. General Weissert left on the over
land express at o'clock for Indiana.
where he is TO attend the Grand Army con-
vention next Wednesday.
General Weissert was presented. on be-
half OF the local posts. with cane made
from one Of the tim bers of the old ship
Hartford. The cane was made by Com
rade Bockstanz. who was on board the
Hartford during the rebellion.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
MASS OF BLUNDERS.
Angelenos Criticize the State De-
Scriptiye Book.

Los ANGELES. Aug. 1.-THE Chamber
OF Commerce has passed resolutions Sc
verely criticizing the map accompany ing
the recently issued State book. of which
10000 have been published for circula-
lion at the Worlds Fair. characterizng it
as dlscreditable and disgraceful produce
ton and asking Governor Markham, under
whose name it is issued, to INN ediately
suppress its circulation as inaccurate and
misleading. Many important towns are
entirely omitted from the map and the
routes of the leading railroads are wrong.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
hAYwARDS SEWERAGE SYSTEM,
Campaign d Favor of the Issuance
of Bonds.

HAYwAR1 Aug. u.-An open meeting
was held heF, tonight under the auspices
of the Hay irds Development Club in
behalf q improved sewerage system.
1t was acc essed by George l.. Nus
banner of kland and A. C. Boomer
An election Is % BE- held August 10. to vote
en- issuing So 100 of per cent bonds for a
sewer system A citizens meeting in
favor of this Improvement will be held in
the Native Sons Ball. Thursday evening.
and VIII De addressed By Max Pepper Of
San Francisco and local speakers.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
A POSTPONED ASCENSION.
A Swindler Discovered i'm the Person
OF an Aeronaut.

fAdSiA, Ariz., Aug. Thames c.
fscsefs. wanted in Colorado for dealing
In green goods, was arrested here this
afternoon by Deputy United States
Marshal. Rickers was taken al Santa Fe.
n. Mex. o. he same charge last March
ous ofokh All the same nigh. He came
70 fhoshlN - james Corwin month ago
anu aaNeftlsed to give balloon ascen sion
next saAoaS When arrested he denied
his identity, but when Confronted hv +.
photograph aud description he broke down
and confessed that he was the right NAV
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Building for the Saint Clair Club.

SAN JOSE Aug. ia contract was to-
day filed in this city for the erection of
building for the Saint Clair Club in this
city at cost of $780, The club is
social organization of wealthy and prom-
nent citizens The owner of the building
ia J. d. Phplan.
The morning call., 1893-08-12

mountains. of orange orchards and other
industries to be exhibited at the Worlds
Fair in revolving album. These pictures
Will be forwarded next Monday. Secre-
tary Bolton of the county Worlds Fair
committee to-day shipped 100 boxes of
oranges and lemons, prom ounced 20 be in
fine condition
The morning call., 1893-08-12

State Superintendent Anderson and
County Superintendent Prick. A grand
ball will be held in the evening. The
new building, which was recently CON-
pleted, is an elegant structure, and our
people are very proud of it.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Fire at Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA, Aug. IA fire at
O'clock this morning partly destroyed
frame building occupied by Tapley &
Board, confectioners. The building was
insured for a small sum. The stock de-
stroyej was valued at S1200.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
SUIT TO FORECLOSE.
Mrs. Stanford Plaintiff in a San
Bernardino Case.

SAN BERNARDINo. Aug. 1.-Charles
IL. Lowell, the attorney, of San Francisco,
is in the city for the purpose of substitute
ing the name of Mrs. Jane L. Stanford,
Administrative. in stead of Leland Stanford,
in The suit of Leland Stanford against
Mrs. c. Stillman, which is suit of fore
closure upon a mortgage for S47. 900 with
interest from September 1856.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Fire Near Fresno.

FRESNO, Aug. LEX District Attorney
+. ). Nanmeter's residence, three miles
from Fresno, was burned this afternoon
1t is total loss, including choice library.
The loss is $1,000, on which there is a
small insurance
The morning call., 1893-08-12
The Fire Record.

The alarm from box 215 at 1908 O'Clock
las, night vas caused by burning chimney
at 2oo1 Webster street. The alarm rung in
from box o36. Is minutes later: was caused
hv ob bnr u chimney at Mission and
Twsntv'siyth streets. No damage was
done in either case
The alarm from station 27S at midnight
.as for FIRE in a cottage on jersey street.
ha,ys.n SANCHEZ md Castro. occupied by
Iohn Fnrpesop. The interior of the cot
1uu" was badly damaged. causing loss OF
a nut $500.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
BECOME SUDDENLY BRAVE.
For the First Time China Show:
Russia a Bold Front.

LONDON, Aug 1.-THE Chinese Govern
ment, replying to Russa's recent demand
for an explanation or the massng of Chi
nese trool on the frontiers of the Pa
Mrs. says China intends to occupy only
Chinese Pamirs. from which she will not
recede an inch. The note adds that China
does not interfere with Russia's Occupying
other parts of the Pamirs. but hopes Rus
STA will confne her operations to those
parts.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Drowned in the Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 11.-Laie this after
DON a boy named Charles Mosely, aged 16,
living two miles south OF this city, was
drowned while bathing in the river. His
mother is widow and the boy was gen.
eral favoIlte in his neigh borhood. HIS
body had not been recovered at last &C
counts.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Park Lane Demands.

Tbs Park Lane Improvement Club in
tends To ask for the grading and sewering
az a number of streets in the Park Lane
Tract petition for such work on
Saturn. Lower terrace, Upper ter
FACE. Serpentine road and Serpen tine
Mace will be presented to the Supervisors
AZ their next meeting. The club SO de-
cided at a meeting last night at 1851
Seventeenth street.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
To Raise the San Pedro.

VICTORIA. Aug. 11.-Several Puget
Sound tugs are coming over to assist The
Victoria boats in raising the San Pedro.
The Sea Lion has already arrived. and Is
awaiting orders to commence work. Ad-
diiional pumps will also be used. Unless
unforeseen happens the pumps
will be started tomorrow morning.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Lost Both Feet.

PAso RoBLEs. Aug. 11.-This morning
as freight train pulled out from San
Miguel tramp attempted TO board it.
He fell beneath the moving cars and had
both feet cut off. The name of the tramp
is unknown.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Granger Acquitted.

SAN JOSE, Aug. 1.-THE examination
of Brakeman George Granger on the charge
of numbering Eare Lincoln by Kicking
him from train, was concluded to-day,
The case was submitted without argu-
ment. and Justice. Gass, without any re-
marks, promptly discharged the accused.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Suicide of a Pioneer.

PAso RoBLEs. Aug. 11.-News was just
reached here from Shandon, twenty miles
distant, that Captain j. d. Reyes, a
pioneer, aged 49, committed suicide there
one day last week by placing rifle to his
breast and firing ball through his heart.
The old man willed all his property to Mrs.
George Ingersol of San Francisco.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Took EVERYTHING in S;pht.

ALTAMoNT. H., Aug. 11.--L-e Butler.
cashier of Frank & Co.'S Bank. has alb
seconded with all the available funds,
amounting to about S45. 5000. including the
money of several business men. sch DOL,
city and township funds and those of the
Modern Woodmen and Building and Loan
Association.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Five Separate CYCLONES.

LARNED. Klns.. Aug. 1.-Fiye separate
cyclones swept the country south of here
yesterday afternoon. Several farmh0uses
were demolished, but no lives were lost.
Many farms were swept clear of crops,
and the damage is very heavy.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Sensation Looked For.

MACK. Aug. 11.-Richard User was
found dead near his mansion at Suffern.
with bullet-hoe in his head. He was a
rich lace merchant of New York. It is
believed there is sensational story be-
hind what Is thought to be self-destruc-
ton. No reason is limited at vet
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Suicide of a Sacramento Woman.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 11.-Mrs. Florence
Nc Mahon committed suicide this evening
by taking morphine. RumOr has it that
family troubles we're the cause. but the
husband Of the woman denies there
has been any trouble. This was the
second time she had taken poison
with suicidal intent. She tried it once
before IN San Francisco but failed. De-
ceased was native of Brooklyn, \. Y,
and 25 years of age.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
More Than She Could Carry.

VICTORIA, Aug. 1.-THE United States
steamer Tacoma of the Northern Pacific
line is expected Tuesday. She has 5000
tons of freight. There was large press
of cargo witch she could not bring at Yo-
kohama. She left behind about 600 tons.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Foresters to Visit Victoria.

VICTORIA, b. c.. Aug. 11-Local For.
esters will give their visiting brethren
from Seattle hearty welcome Tomorrow.
The visitors are coming Oh the Willapa
and will arrive about noon. leaving the next
The morning call., 1893-08-12
ADJUDGED INSANE.
Peculiar Mania of a Woman at San
Diego,

SAN DIEGO. Aug 11.-Mrs. Mary Price
was adjudged insane to-day by Judge Tor
rance aud committed to the new asylum
near San Bernardino. She is the first to
60 from this county. Her mania is that
people suspect her of causin the death of
her usband. who was shot twenty years
ago in Iowa by Indians.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
LlvERMoRE HIGH sCHoa,
Inc nandsome New Building t. Be
Dedicated To-Day.

LIvERAoRE, Aug. 1.-THE Liyermor,
Union High School building will be dedi-
Gated to-morrow with great pomp and cere-
mony. President Kellogg of the State
University will be present. also member
OK the faculty OF the Stanford University.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
He Asked Pardon.

PIKEvILLE. KY. Aug. 1I.-Henry Hall
was hanged here this morning for fratri-
eide. On the scaffold Hall asked pardon
for his crime.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Swallowed the Seeds.

FRESNO. Aug Thames r. Catten died
last night from the effects of eating large
quantity OF grapes and swallowing the
seeds ten days ago.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Romero at Vancouver.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. I'm. Ro-
nero, Mexican Minister at ashington. is
now in this city. He is travelling for
pleasure with his wife and the son of
President DiaZ.
The morning call., 1893-08-12
Mexican Boundary Survey,

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1.-THE International
boundary surveyors have moved their
camp TO Tecarte Valley. nearly opposite
the PotrerO.