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The morning call., 1893-11-30
NARROW ESCAPE.
Explosion on Board of a
Naphtha Launch.
Walter Foster, Champion Bicyclist,
and Two Others FrightfulIy
Burned at Brooklyn.

OAKLAND.-Walter Foster, The cham
pion bicyclist. ]. c. Dodge, president of
the Bay City Wheelmen of San Francisco,
and George Hall narrowly escaped being
burned to death last n ght by the explosion
of naphtha launch. which was LAYING at
the bulkhead off the Brooklyn station,
The three young men had secured the
launch Of T. Ii. Il. Varney of San Fran
cisco and had stocked it with provisions.
put their guns and ammunition on board,
and were intending to pass the night on
board preparatory To a Dr0tracted cunning
expedition about the bay. An ordinary
stable lantern was used by the party for
lighting purposes. The fumes of the gaso-
line caused the lantern to explode In
stantiy after the gasoline stock exploded
The launch was wrapped In flames The
men were in their hunks when the ex-
plosion occurred and had great difficulty in
making their way out through the flames
and smoke. They attempted TO put out the
IRE by drenching the launch with water,
but failing in this secured their guns aud
shells and then averted further danger from
the fire from the boat in that Il Cation by
sinking the launch.
The men then found their way up town
to drugstore at the corner of Thirteenth
avenue and East Twelfth street, where a
patrol wagon was summoned and the three
unfortunates taken to the Receiving
Hospital. DR.. Legault and Steward Lar
son dressed the injured faces and arms.
The men went home to San Francisco on
the II o'clock train. The faces, hands and
arms of each were frightfuly burned, the
skin peeling off. Hall especially seemed
In bad way, trembling violently. and
lying in a sem-con scious state on sofa.
The damage TO the launch will not exceed
$3.50, as she can be raised with little
trouble
The morning call., 1893-11-30

cheerful saying, ut might have been
worse" should be especially impressed
Certain it is that California has suffered
much less from the prevailing business de-
preston than have many # her sister
.States. and seems, NJ 0reoYer. already on
the verge OF a new era of prosperity, and
for. this aSsuredly ifTfGr nothing more
All: those within her hospita Bile borders
s}1euId be thankful indeed To-day being
:. a legal boiiday all the banks and public
fSces will be closed. and there VIII be but
::I:9e delivery of mail by the carriers. In
n:ear Fly .'all the city churches there will be
:. services with special services appropriate
to TIE day, and collections for the DOR
VIII be taken up by all the different
denominations. To many people the
thanksgiving dinner is one of the prin-
.;cipal events Of the year. Especially is it
g: Titus Thought of by those whose lives are so
:. rarrowed by i'll health or misfortune ms to
shnt.out II ost of the s0nsh ine of existence.
and. to- such as these San Francisco is
:aIWaYs particularly kind
- In our. hospitals. prisons and charitable
=: and reformatory institutions of all kinds
The d inner which is spread before the in
mates on:this feast day of the nation goes
far:toMaFd rec0ncilng them TO the priva-
ilQhs: which may have fallen to their lot in
the past, and making them believe that
LIE @is we'll worth living after all.
:: 10-gay the cnliOren OF the ChlIdren'S
Day Home. Infants Shelter, Boys and
Gifls' Aid Society, Inuths' Directory and
Girls Directory will be gladdened by
repast which will fill their young minds
with pleasant memories that will.not fade
Until the Christmas festivities come in
tlreir turn. At the Crocker Old Peoples
Home the hearts Of the aged inmates will
be made glad by the generous provision
which has been made for their entertain
ment and comfort. The Young Mems
Christian Association will celebrate the
. Gay: by an elegant banquet in their rooms
Or. suffer street.
The Fruit and Flower Mission will carry
out its usual excellent and philanthropic
programme by sending out flowers TO the
various hospitals and dinners to many in-
digent families.
=: Ihe residents in the Almshouse are
bDuntlfnlly remembered. and will have a
dinner fit for the traditional king, who is
supposed to be an especially good judge Of
dinners as class.
- At the Mariners Church the Golden
Gate Christian Endeavor Union will enter
tain all the sailors of the deep-water ships
att o'clock In the evening, giving them a
feast Of good things such as only Califor-
lila can produce, and an informal enter
tainmeDt afterwaTd. The Marine Hospi-
tai will also observe the day appropriately
and excellent dinners will be served to the
occupants of the House of Correction,
county branch Jail, Broadway jail and City
Prison.
The morning call., 1893-11-30
SiLVER-ST. KINDERGARTEN.

The children of the Silver-street Kinder
garten were not overlooked in this time of
feastng, and as result of the generous
donations of the many friends and pro-
motors of the institution over 100 little
hearts were made exultant yesterday. and
set of more radiant, happy faces could
not be found anywhere
1t was thanksgiving feast for the little
ones, and from 10 o'clock in the morning
until late in the afternoon their squeaking
voices resounded through the en- tire build
ing in giving vent TO their joyful feeling
Many of the children, who evidently
feared being late, began TO arrive as early
"a O'Clock, and before an hour had passed
the number had so increased that it was
thought advisable to open the DAVIS fes-
tivities. They were accordingly marched
into the playroom on the lower floor and
allowed TO play games and sing until half
past IL O'Clock, when they were formed in
line and marched into the feasting- room
to the m usic of the piano.
The large room had been artistically
decorated with chrysanthemums and ever
green's, with here and there huge bunch
Of Christmas berries. The long kinder
garten tables, hardly two feet in height
were laid with ali the varied accessories
that go TO make up well-appointed ser
vice.
The menu consisted of turkey, with
cranberry sauce; sandwiches, fruits,
cakes, candies. and above all. the chitd's
delight. pumpkin pie.
Every eye gaZed lntently at the empting
repast spread before them, and in the
stiffness which followed the ''a-men," a
little tot at the far end nf the room, who
had evidently just awake to the situa-
ton, blurted out at the top of its wee voice,
oh, ChristmasI but look at de pie %
The success of the affair is credited 10
Miss Mabel Mallong, principal Of the Pea
BODY room, assisted by Mrs. |. Pearce of
the Eaton kindergarten. and Miss A. p.
Pelham of the Croker scbnol.
Sick Headachea Beechaln's Pills will relieya
The morning call., 1893-11-30
INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.
The Match Between the Berkeley
and PaIo Alto EIevens.

2hO dlO <AItO klGFChos
The principal feature of to-day's out
de- or sport will be the great intercollegiate
football match between the teams repre-
Senting Palo Alto and Berkeley. The
game VIII take place. rain or shine, at the
Hnjght-sireet ball grounds, and so great
has been the interest manifested in the
game by the friends and followers of both
eleRens that all OF the reserved seats to
the number of 5000 have been sold.
Ii is presumed, however, that in case the
weather viii continue unpleasant the
gathering will be very materially below
the number of people who would be rep
resented Ga the grounds il the game was
prayed upon a fine day.
In answer to the question why the
eapie should not be postponed until favor
.ano weather, Captain Wilson of the
otanIoFq team stated that such a thing
"ouIu pe next 10 an mpossibility, as
there would be no telling when the
grounds could be engaged again. Wilson
farther stated that as long az the Rerkelev
DoyS were satisfied TO turn ont in the wet
Inc STANFORD team would certainly do
likewise, oht II postponement could be
asIeea upon ne thought it would be a
wise move, all things considered
. The Stanford eleven arrived Yesterday
morning, and are domiciled at tie Pleas
anton. Inc boys are looking fl, ST class
andla son one OIL OF them t remarked 81 wish it
was tlsle now LOT US TO line up" 1t proves
tolerably confident of success. "i0
p Thir friends of San Mateo County will
arrive at $50 A. NJ. from Palo Alto in
special cars chartered for the ocrasion.
The collegIanS who will watch ad shout
when the game is in progress will he ~
companied by band of forty pieces from
Palo Alto.
- or course the usual amount of tin horns
The morning call., 1893-11-30
BERKELEY.

To the rhythm of lief. Hef-Heff, Heff,
Heff. the Berkeley students, some 2OC
strong, marched the streets Thursday
night visiting the house of each mem Der oil
the football team, and giving to each a
rousing reception. which alone. perhaps
pardoned the rousiDg OF Heffelfnger'
proteges out of bed, as most of them had tC
be. The eleven were much encouraged fol-
to-day'S battle by the enthusiasm and con-
hdence exhibited by their fellows.
A varsity Flag.
For occasions like Observation-Disclosures
contests-a varsity flag is proposed as
follows: Fifteen GOLD stars Oh a back
ground of blue ana fifteen bars alternately
of blue and gold, representing the fifteen
colleges OF the university, to Wit: Letters.
social science. natural science, civil en-
gineering, mechanical engineering, agri-
culture. chemistry, mining, Hastings, To-
land. polytechnic, art, pharmacy, dentistry
and astronomy.
BuiIdozIng an Officer.
Deputy Constable j. \. jacobson of
Dwight way yesterday appeared before
Notary George Smith and swore to an eff
dewitt that on Tuesday he and Charles
Mann, who processes to keep cigar and
news stand on Dwight way. were on the
O'clock train down when The latter said
TO him Il "SOme officer goes around telling
people that | am selling liyuor. Well. /
am selling liquor, and making an honest
living out of 1t, ard il any officer goes
around making me trouble 1 VIII put an
attachment on everything he has. and
mean you, jacobson"
entertainments.
The South End Improvement Clubs
benefit entertainment and ball for the
volunteer fire department was given last
evening. Among the talent on the pro-
gramme were the Forum Quartet of San
Francisco. Miss Gertrude Eliot. Professor
Frund, Thomas +. Garrity. Frank Gibbs
and Messrs. V0lkmann. Rider and Martin
The annual bail of the National Club of
West Berkeley was given in Sisterna
Hall. Connie Maloney acted as floor
manager, and Q. +. league as his assist.
ant.
Thanksgiving Services.
The Christian Endeavorers will meet
this morning at o'clock for a sunrise
praise service in the Pres byterian church.
In the Congregational church on Dana
street there will be held regular religious
Thanksgiving service. Rev. r. Bentley of
the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
will preach the sermon.
Rector G. A. Easton will hold like serv-
ices at ST. Marks Episcopal Church at s
O'Clock A. NJ.
His Papers Received.
j. NJ. Breen. whom the dispatches sew
eral days ago announced as being ap-
pointed Postmaster at Lorin, vice Mrs.
Burbank, has just received his official n o.
tifcation and papers, his bond to be filled
out, etc.
The morning call., 1893-11-30
The Contract Ring.

What a beautiful wedding ring you
have" said Mrs. Bijenks, to her friend.
Mrs. Cijones, who had called in for a social
chat.
"Oh, yes, Pm glad you admire it,"
But why do you wear it on the second
finger of your left hand? That is not the
ring finger"
True. my dear, but all who, like N.Y.
self, took husband by contract, wear the
ring on the second finger to distinguish
them from those married in the ordinary
wav"
The morning call., 1893-11-30
THE GREAT FOOTBALL MATCH.
Berkeley and PaIo Alto Kickers
: ~ to Meet.
RAIN OR SHINE THEY WILL PLAY.
Little: kindergarten Children Are
:. Treated to Turkey, Cake and Pie
: e." in the Schools.

s: Perhaps there are those in our broad
slate today who are little inclined to
feel thar. because the fringe of hard times
sad.celored garments has swept lightly
aeFass>our coast during the past year, they
have very little for which to be thankful
:o1. This nay of national thanksgiving. On
t1fe minds of this small minority of our
p9ople the old New England woman's
The morning call., 1893-11-30

The Grove-street Theater is devoted to
1.-THE Three Guardsmen." Next week it
will take up that famous old English
drama, THE Mariners Compass" the
same from which Belasco and Herne stole
Hearts of Oak"
"Said Pasha" is in its second and last
week at the Tivoli
The morning call., 1893-11-30

standing the continuous rain, are in toler-
ably good condition, and unless 1t pours
this afternoon a large and select crowd
will be on hand to cheer The bows on TO
victory.
From latest accounts the following
players Will battle for honor and victory
today
The morning call., 1893-11-30

Herr Sebastian Miller, the strong man,
stronger than Sandow. is at the Orpheum,
together with company of specialists.
The morning call., 1893-11-30

The Laughing Girr Is doing a fair
business at the ush-street. There is less
amateurishness and more professional al
nous among the minor people of the cast
than at first. They are out of their furry
The morning call., 1893-11-30
ALAMEDA.

1t is stated Oh good authority that, not
withStanding the Free Library Trustees
decided at their meeting last Friday night
to retain Miss nanbaugh rs assistant
librarian, the matter is not fully settled.
/. 2. Allen. one of the Library Trustees.
threatens TO resign If the lady is not
0usted. The management of the Free
Library has been the subject OF conversa-
ton for some time past. and it is lntimated
that politics is the trump card.
Board of Trade.
The Alameda Board of Trade has ap-
pointed a committee consisting of Messrs
X. A. Pickett, n. Strauss and j. w. Jack
son TO wait upon the insurance companies
with view of seeking a reduction in in
surance rates. which have been very high
here.
The morning call., 1893-11-30

The sale of seats for the Davenport en-
gagement at the Macdonough Theater.
Oakland, begins to-day (Monday) at the
hnynffica
The morning call., 1893-11-30

Little Puck" continues to attract a
large mum Der OF people to the New Cali
fornia.
The morning call., 1893-11-30

1.-The County Circus" will finish with
this week at the StOckwel The queer
conceits of the "circus" and the original
way in which they are carried out on the
stage deserve larger attendance th an has
put in an appearance so far.
The morning call., 1893-11-30
STORES OPEN TILL $50 P. M.

NoTE.-Goods delivered free of charge to Sausa-
Ito, Btthedae. Mill Valley, Tiburon Antioch
San Rafael, Stockton, Haywards, Vallejo Napa
San Lorenzo. MeIrose, san Leandro, Oakland Ala.
media aud Berkeley.
The morning call., 1893-11-30

Sick Headaches Beecham's Pills will relieve.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28
Proper Soil for Wheat.

Wheat requires fertile soil, not so rich
that all the life Is spent In producing luxu.
rious growth of straw, but good stand for
fair height with sufficient strength to pre-.
vent lodging. For winter wheat the sell
should be rather dry. as the seed must with.
stand the frost and snow of winter and thaws
aud freezing of spring. No soil can be cult
waited too fine. A bushel and one half of seed
corn per acre Is sufficient to give thick stand
and secure good yield. Winter wheat may
be sown from Sept Is to Oct. l. For wheat
the seed may lie sown as early as the seed
may be sown as early as the weather will
permit the earlier the better. The time OF
harvest varies from Oct. IL to Aug. l. Grain
should not be allowed TO stand very long after
Iipening. II cut before ripe 1t Is apt to shrink
ard lose 10 weight. The preparations of the
SOIL and its cultivation for barley. oats, rye
and fix are similar to that OF wheat.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28
To Feed and Raise Turkeys.

tbs very easy to get fair hatch, but the
trouble is proper care afterward. Turkeys
do not cat much until they are two or three
days cd. Begin with wet bread, with plenty
of black pepper; mix with this, for every Al
turkeys, one drachm of gunpowder twice
week; feed this for four ks. 1t you have
many turkeys, stale bread Is always obtair-
able al bakeries at a low price.
At the age of four weeks you may begin to
feed home made cheese. DO not spare the
pepper In this. Continue this until all the pin
feathers appear. Then your turkeys are quite
out of danger aud able to take care OF them
selves. Always be careful to keep them In a
dry place. Never let them run In the grass
In the morning until the dew ts of. nor per-
nit them to be out in shower or just after
one. My advice to turkey raisers would be to
keep the mother hen and brood up until they
are week old. Wheat makes an excellent
feed after cheese, but never feed rye.-lPou'-
try Monthly.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28

The currant worm is Eept In check by the
use of ar.enites.
The round. pond wax bean is good bean
for canning purposes.
A sack of potatoes is supposed to contain
from 165 10 l6S pounds.
Do not be satisfied with the filing of your
sio this season until 1t is nearly as straight as
possible.
The quility of farm manure depends upon
the kinds of animals that are kept and the
food eaten.
Hen manure. mixed with muriate of DO
tash bone black and plaster makes an excel.
lett fertilizer.
Alfalfa requires a deep rich soil with q
porous subs0il. 1t stands dry weather well,
and will not thrive 10 wet. cold places.
A wsll-constructed silo has more to do with
the geo i keeping qualities Of its contents than
does the artistic packing OF the fodder.
When Gala lily throws up such a number
Of leaves that the bulbs is too exhausted to
bloom, some of the leaves should be removed.
Hen manure Is excellent FIR cabbages and
onions. The ground should be we'll plowed
before II Is applied, and should be narrowed
afterward.
Silage has come out splendidly where no
stamping down was done, but the fodder was
packed 10 firmly and closely and settled by
its own weight, the siio walls of course being
impervious.
When an orchard Is fairly we'll established
sheep, swine, and chickens can pasture II.
The oil from the wool of the sheepi is thought
to be remedy for the apple tree borer, the
hog takes the place of plow, while the chick
en- Is good at catching bugs.
II you are breeding for eggs alone there is
no necessity for putting q male In the same
pen as hens will often lay better without him
But his presence means fertility OF all eggs
among flocks laying for Matching purposes.
This can be kept IN mind for the future.
English farmers are expert In the manage
ment of sheep and principle with them IS
tina. their flccks must have q very frequent
change of pasture although the grass may
not be exhausted to any apparent extent In
the field from which they are removed to
other pasture.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28
Cuyrants.

Currant jelly must always be given tine first
place In the list of jellIes made from our
many delightful fruits used for the purpose,
and no housekeeper should be willing to
serve roast venison, roast duck, or chicken,
or in fact any game without glass of the
pretty crimson Jelly, which adds such relish
to these dishes. Currant jelly besides has the
merit OF being suitable for jslly cake. jelly
rolls and buildings, rs we'll IS tarts, and gives
3 delightful favor to sauces, gravies and
steve, and NAV be used In place of wine In
many dishes. 1t Is by far the most economi.
cal jelly that can be made, as, instead OF the
usual pound of sugar to pint Of juice, half
the quantity OF sugar may be used, and very
little cooking will he found to thicken the
juice 30 as to cause 1t to jelly AT once.
Currants for jelly shoald be allowed to turn
red but never get over ripe, and should be
gathered on dry day; then picked from the
stems, put In preserve kettle and set over
the fire TIL thoroughly heated, when they
should be put IN Jelly bag and strained the
minutes; the sugar can be weighed or meas
ured, about two thirds as much as the ju.c,
being allowed; sometimes when the currauts
are just at the right stage one.half as much
sugar rs juice will ansv er; as soon as the su-
gar is dissolved the jelly will be ready to put
In the glasses.
Black currants make very nice jelly, and
are said to be excellent for colds and sore
ihrosts. As they are not very juicy, little
water must be added to them.
Currant jam may be made by adding the
sugar to the fruit without strainjng, and
cooking until thick.
Spice currants are nice dish. To prepare
them stem and weight the currants allow
half pound Of sugar, one tablespoonful OF
Ivlr,
pound add tuffi :lent vinegar to the sugar to
dissolve II; put In porcelain kettle, and set
over the ire until 1t comes to a boil; add the
currants and spices, ana let cook half an hour;
take up; put In small irs cover and set 10 .
cool, dark place, -[CourieI-J ournal.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28

Townshend.-B 7 Kenyon and Mrs Ken.
yon are In attendance at the W CT U, TEN.
peranes meeting ut Spring Grove, Camp
grounds, New Haven, the former TO conduct
the musical programme. and the latter TO con.
duct daily children's hour.-The Congrega-
tiona ladies' are preparing for social and
crazy tea ut the town hall for next Tuesday
evening.-Mrs Winchester and little daugh.
ter, from Orange, Mass, are boarding at Dea.
con Wizards. COlburn and Guy re.
turned to their home In Nashua, N Fl. this
week.-Mrs. Miles and Edith are visiting In
Hartford
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28
How to Care for y Paintbrush.

Never leave 1t standing long 10 the paint,
nor allow 1t to dry before being washed. One
used frequently may stand In water or oil, but
one seldom needed sh,u!d be thoroughly
washed after each using. Brushes often
washed may be cleansed In soda dissolved In
cold water, then place brush end up to dry.
A brush WISHED but once or twice year Is
cIeansed best by rubbing 1t we'll with soft
soap In warm water. A little turpentine
will remove all paint. The brush Ia then
rnsed ana the brlstles Strengthened and shak.
en- SO they will not dry together.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28

Jamaica.-Will Holland of Weston passed
Sunday here at his brothers. 7 l. Hollands.
Minnie Clark of Brattleboro, ia here at her
fathers, Charles Clark's.-Josiah Whitney
and wife OF Peru, were here at G w wy.
mans over Sunday.-Mrs Stone and children
Of Brattleboro, are visiting relatives here.-
Mason Howard Is on the sick ilst.-Harry
Morse Of Brooklyn, n 7, e IN town stopping
turned here from her visit to Saxton's River.
Carl Castle, Grace Moore, aud Archie
Moore OF WalerviIie, Mass, and Matte Laing
OF Worcester, Mass, are passing few weeks
at their grandfather's, W 81 Castle's.-Will
Davis and wife are living together again,
keeping house at Mrs Davis fathers, A +
Wood's.-Georse Cheney of Wisconsin, a
former resident of this place is In town stop
ping with John P Robinson.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-07-28

prevent serious
consequences.
Indiges ton,
cos tiv eness.
headache, maui
sea, bilious
ness, and YER
tigo indicate
certain func-
tional derange-
ments, the best
r Q m edy for