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The morning call., 1893-05-17
MACKAY NOT SCARED.
But Ali the Same There Is Detective
on Guard.

CHICAGO, May 16,-J. w. Mackay, the
bonanza king, lost neither sleep nor appe-
tite because the son of the man Rppey,
VINO tried 10 assassinate the Californian in
San Francisco. left his card at the Great
Northern Hotel yesterday. Mr.. Mackay
took breakfast as usual and afterward
went out. To most callers during the re-
mainder of the day he was not at home.
j. i. Rippey. the young man who gave
the Mackay family, with the exception of
its head, such scare. did not call again
to-day. He would have been interviewed
extensively had he shown up. The clerk
at the Great Northern said this afternoon
that nothing had been seen of Mr.. Rippev
since he made his hurried departure at the
suggestion of young MackRy yesterday
What-his object in calling was nobody
found out, but it is not supposed that he
wanted to do more than talk with his
fathers victim. The detective on guard
outside of Mackay's apartments has seen
no suspicious persons as yet.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
TWO OUNCES OF LAUDANUm.
Desperate Attempt of a Woman to
Take Her Life,

VICTORIA, b. c.. May I6.-The domestic
troubles of Mrs. Hicks, occupant of Ty-
rome Villa. in ;his city, and the divorced
wife of Sheriff Hicks of Tacoma, were
again brought prominently forward last
night by the lady's determined effort to
destroy her life with laudanum. Hicks,
from whom she secured a divorce, with
the custody of tile children, on the
ground of incompatab paid Victoria a
visit few weeks ago and secured pos
session of the eldest girl, who accompanied
him willingly, despite the entreaties and
threats OF the mother, who created a con-
siderable commOtion at the wharf. pro-
nouncing the action an abduction and
promising legal proceedings. Hicks re-
ply WAS that he would return the child
safely, as he only wanted her for a visit.
Sin ce then the mother has been despond-
ent and last night she procured two ounces
of laudanum, swallowing it as soon as she
got home, and only being discovered in
time for Doctors Wade aud Jones to save
her life after hard struggle. She now
lies in precarous condition at the Hos
pital of the Sisters Of St. Ann.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
INDIGNANT CONDUCTORS.
They Have No Notion of Going on a
Strike at This Time.

TOLEDO, May 16.-TEe railway con-
ductors spent the day in deliberations over
matters pertaining to the secret work OF
the order. Resolutions were adopted
unanimously which recite the pride the
members of the order take. as Americans,
in the Columbian Exposition, and declare /:
I'VE denounce as false and slanderous the
reports accusing railway employees of con-
spring to injure and Inconvenience the
travelling public and visitors from foreign
nations by engaging in a strike. and we do
hereby solemnly declare our intention to
perform every duty required of conductors
faithfully and honestly. Il, met by our en-
ployers in spirit of fairnesS; and we also
declare that it is not and has>Aever been
the intent of our organization to tS2k g any
advantage OF the necessities Of the railway
companies during the Colum bian ExpOsi-
tim"
The morning call., 1893-05-17

Court Brooklyn No. 8o3s, East oakland-
Court Hanford: No. sos0. Hanford-P. NJ.
Beikuap.
Court Live Ok No. s121, San Francisco-D.
W. Irwin, }. Rridy.
Court Sunset No. 1928. Los Angeles-w. II.
Court Tulare No. s12G, Tulare-G. 2.
Court Farralone No. s127. Ocean view-L.
Morrison.
Court Yosemite No. 1928. Fresuo-C. E.
Court Marin No. 8129 TiburOn-J. E. Hay
den.
Court San Leandro No. $780, San Leandro-
Court Port Costa No $3.50, Port Costa. 3. j.
Hutton.
Court AdelphI No. slsl. Berkeley-w. A.
FOnza
Court Apollo No. sIS2, san Fra ncIsco-J. D.
Hart.
Court LivermOre No. s1s3, Liyermore-w. P.
Court Haywards No. 1884. Haywards-
Charles Heyer.
Court Bsroarossa No. s1S5, San Francisco
Court Eureka No. s1s6, Eureka-E. E. Skin
ner, L. G. Cooper.
Count Pride OF Colusa No. s1S7, COlusa-
Louis Levy.
Court Placer No. s1ss. Lincoln - Amos
Court Star OF Baden No. s1sS, South San
feldt.
Court Colma Ne. s216. Colma-R Corcoran.
Fisher.
Court Diana No. s219, San Franelsco-J.
Roseuthal.
Court yalona No. 1920. Port COsta-CharIes
II. SchuefZ.
Court Century No. 1921. orOvile-A. f.
Num-.
Court Fair Oaks No. 1922, San Francisco
a. - 1OlucneT.
Court Richmond No. 1923, san Francisco
john j. Cassidy
Court Winters No. 1925 WInters-J B. Mar
shall.
Court yacayne No. s249, YacavIle-R. B.
Sltt.
The afternoon session was devoted TO
the reading of resolutions and proposed
amendments to the constitution. The re-
ports Of the grand officers show a very
healthy and steady growth of the order all
over the State during the past year.
Ihirty-nine new courts and one junior
court aggregating total charter member
ship OF 1913, have been instituted and are
now in a tiouriShing condition, giving
representation at the present session of
l15 courts. The increase in the member
ship of the subordinate courts has been
very large and al the present time the to-
tai is Il, $40, being a gain of 352j for the
year. The benevolent spirit of the order
is well illustrated by the fact that during
the year there were paid for sick benefits
the sum of $50, 907, and for funeral benefits
5000. besides which physicians services
and medicine is furnished members free.
That the business of the courts is carried
on in an economical and busin ess-like
manner is made evident by the fact that,
nOtwith standing the enormous expense,
the order has made financial gain OF Sl9,-
364 81 during the year.
After fixing the hours of business for the
remainder of the session from A. NJ. to
u NJ, and from BOT $50 p. NJ, the Grand
Court adjourned until Wednesday morn
ing.
The ladies Of the local courts gave a re-
ceptiOn to the visiting ladies at the Art
Gallery this afternoon, and to-night's call
at the old Pavilion was very largely at
tended and was n grand affair
The morning call., 1893-05-17
COAST GOSSIP.
1t Is Decided That Chinese Wine Must
Paw DUTY,


WASHINGTON. May 16.-George l.. Bib
bard has applied for the position of Ap-
praiSer at Portland. Or
A postoffice has been established at Va
lencia, Santa Cruz County, Cal. special
from Iona Prieta, with Thomas Leonard
as Postmaster.
The Treasury Department has decided
that Chinese wine must pay a full duty.
Walter A. Taylor of Los Angeles has
applied for the position of Examiner Of
Drugs at San Francisco.
Pensions-California: Original Mar
garet Cox (nurse). Increase Richard Ell
lott. Original MISUNDERSTANDING Senk,
Mary Curtis. Mexican survivors-JoeI A.
Ansel. William A. Piper. Mexican widow
Laura E. Morton. Survivor Indian
wars-John T. Knox.
Oregon: Orignal--Bob. Increase-Ben-
jamln NJ. Collins
Washington: Original-Edward Scan
nell. Reissue-Willam Denney. Origi-
nal widow-Rebpcca 0. Osborne.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
THROUGH THE HEAD.
A Child Survives an Almost Neces-
Sariiy Fatal Wound,

SAN BERNARDINo. May 16-The little
two-year- Did son of d. NJ Alvarado Of this
city was yesterday shot through the head
by cousin, only 8 years of age. while
at play. The shot was fred from an old
32-caliber revolver. The bullet struck the
little fellow just over the left eye and
went clear through his head, lodging just
under the scalp at the back of the head. A
physician was called, who extracted the
ball and bound up the little fellows head.
At last accounts the child was doing as
well as could be expected.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
GOT HIM AT LAST.
John L. Sullivan Is No Longer Greater
Than the Law.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 16-Dsputy Sheriff
Harmon this morning telegraphe the City
Marshal at Bangor to have ex-Champion
John l.. Sullivan, who is under arrest in
that city, brought to Portland, where he is
to be taken into custody by Harmon
Both criminal and civil actions will be
brought against him for alleged assault
upon Lawyer NJ. L. Lizotte on Sunday
night on the train.
BIDDLEFORD, Me-, May 16-John L.
Sullivan tonight gave bonds in the sum Of
$500 for his appearance for trial during
the term. The civil action has been set
tied with the plaintiff. who gave Sullivan's
attorneys written acknowledgment Of
satisfaction, which will be presented in
court with the hope of lessaning the Of
Tense of the defendant. The prisoner was
released by habeas corpus proceedings and
caught the train for Portland, where he is
to appear Tonight
The morning call., 1893-05-17

NOTE.-The designs of all these goods
have been made specially to our order,
and are confined exclusively to this
house.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
BRUGGY MUST HANG.
Death Watch Placed on the SLAYER
of LewisSen.

SANTA Rosa, May 16,-GeOrge W. Brug-
gy, the slayer of Richard Lewissen of
Windsor and who has had the date for his
execution set three times, was placed in
the condemned cell to-day. The decision
OF the United States Supreme Court in the
McNulty and Vincent cases decided Brug-
gy's. and now his only hope lies with the
Governor. When he heard Of the decision
in the McNulty case he said he had been
expecting to hear something. but had
hopes that 1t would be favorable to him.
A guard has been placed over him.
The morning call., 1893-05-17

found yesterday at Gravel Beach. The
jury returDed a verdict of accidental
drowning. The remains were identified as
those Of Michael McGowen, formerly en-
ployed at Sunnysde. San Mateo County.
by the electric railroad company. Mrs.
Julia McGowen, wife of deceased. was
present at the inquest and was completely
overcome at seeing her husband in the
mOrgue. Deceased left his home, 132 Ship
ley street, on December last and had not
been seen since
The morning call., 1893-05-17
DRY GOODS.

A most complete and varied assort=
ment, in the newest and choicest designs
and colorings for the season.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
---PAYMASTER- SULLIVAN.
His Accounts Found to Be Straight
by the Examiners.

VALLEJO, May 16.-Paymaster j. C.
Sullivan. who was placed under arrest on
board the receiving ship Independence on
Monday because of an irregularlty discov-
cred in his accounts by the Washington
authorities, Will likely have an carly
restoration to duty and be fully exon
Grated The board Of examiners has just
concluded an investigation Of the matter,
and will immediately forward its report
TO Washington. The report will contain
satisfactory explanation of the matter
which involved some transactions of Pay
master Sullivan while he was paymaster
on the Mohican.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
APPEALS FOR CHARITY.
Singular Communication Sent Out
From san Francisco.

TACOMA, Wash, May I6.-MayOr Huson
and the local papers have received three
singular printed appeals for charity, pur-
porting TO have been sent out from the
headquarters of the "San Francisco's Uu-
employed" The circulars are signed by
L. &. Fry, secretary, 2e14 Dupont street.
San Francisco. and claim to represent
thousands of unemployed men and desti-
tute families in the Golden Gate city ap-
pealing to the charitable citizens in every
city for aid. Chinese labor, financial de-
preston and business competition are
given as the reasons for the appeal. The
whole matter is regarded here as a swim
ding scheme.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
HE HAD NO MONEY.
Trial of an Officer Who Could Not
Secure Counsel.

DETROIT, Mich, May 16.-The court
martial OF Lieutenant William NJ. NJ.
Williams. accused of disobedeDce of or
ders and charged with conduct unbeeom-
ing an officer in contracting debts which
ne neglected TO pay, was in session to-day.
On the latter charge Williams was court
martlaled and suspended two years ago.
Inc court took recess until to- morrow
TO enable the accused officer to procIre
counsel, which be says he has been I'm.
able to do because OF lack of funds.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
PUYALLUP RE SERVATIoN.
Writ Served on the United States
Military Officers.

TACOMA, May 16 = Proceedings we're
begun to-day in the Superior Court OF
King County with view Of getting the
Puyallup Indian Reservation matter be.
fore the courts. A writ was served on the
United States military officers and Indian
Agent Eels to show cause why perma-
nent restraining order should not issue
preventing them from interfering with
Ross and the railroaa-builders. The writ
is returnable Saturday next.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Could Hardly Lie in Bed

al night or work through the day. kept run
ming down In flesh and losing strength. Finally
L bought bottle of Hoods SarsaparIlla, and In
few days began to feel good effects from it.
When had taken two bottles was all right
again. had good appetite. and for years
scarcely missed meal
MY second experience with Hoods Sarsa-
pariia was in the winter, when I was taken
with severe headaches and felt badly all over,
My appetite again fan ed, and l began losing
flesh until l weighed only 152 pounds, my
regular weight being from $50 to 190 My
family physician said had
The morning call., 1893-05-17
THE FLYING DUTcHMAN.
He Bids Defiance 10 the Power of
the United States.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, May 16.-Ad-
vices received from Sitka to-day are to the
effect that the following sealing vessels
have been spoken recently: Henry Gen.
ness, 80 skins; Walter L. Rich 43O and
the Mary Taylor go
Captain Hanson, better known as "The
Flying Dutchman," whose schooner VIM
fred was seized last year for illegal seal
ing, has made his appearance in the SEAL
Ing grounds with a new vessel under the
British flag He is heavily armed with
new improved rifles and boasts that he
will give battle TO the first revenue cutter
that attempts to overhaul him.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
OVERTURNED THE BUGGY.
Unmannerly Conduct of a Fright
ened Horse at Astnria

ASTORIA, Or, May 16.-At Seaside a
peculiar and serious accident happened
today to Mrs. Clayton and Mrs. Steele, of
that place. They were out driving and
the horse, becoming frightened at an um-
brella. ran up steep embankment. over
turned the buggy and fell back on its oc-
cupants. Mrs. Clayton had a collar-bone
broken and, it is feared. was internally
injured Mrs. Steele was badly hurt about
the head and is unconscious.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
ARGUMENT OF TERROR.
Further Developments in the Great
Iowa Whisky Cases

Iowa Whisky Cases.
MUscATINE, Iowa, May 16-Two school,
boys this morning found a can of powder
with long fuse attached concealed near
the residence of Joseph Bennett, one OF
the plaintiffs in the suit recently brought
against the saloons. 1t corresponds with
cans stolen from Molis & Co.'s pow der
houses some weeks ago, and containing
six and half pounds of triple refined
powder. The same kind of cans were
found in the wrecked homes OF Mahin.
Messenger and Rosenberger. No arrests
have yet been made.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
M aIariaI Fever

and for three weeks took his medicine, but It
did not help me, aud told him l thought
Hoods Sarsaparilla would do me good. He
told me to get bottle as il probably would be
OF benefit So 1t proved. I derived good from
II, from the very first, and when l had taken
three bottles was fully restored to my usual
health and strength. Inow weigh 1874 pounds
give
The morning call., 1893-05-17
IN HIS OWN DEFENSE.
Mcleod Tells Why He Went Into
Stock Deals

PHILADELPHIA, May 16.-President Nc
l. cod tonight made lengthy reply to the
implied censure OF himself that is con-
tanned in j. l.. Rice's report Of the Boston
and Maine and New York and New Eng
land stock deals. He explained in detail
that all the transactions for the purchase
of stocks to control the New England rail-
roads were made with the concurrence and
approval of the Reading directors for the
benefit Of the Reading.
The morning call., 1893-05-17

81 am very glad to recommend Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to everybody, for it has twice been OF
wonderful benefit to me. A few years ago L
was an Intense sufferer from Dyspepsia. l had
severe pains in my stomach; appetite was very
poor, and what little did eat caused me such
distress tnat
The morning call., 1893-05-17
EVE OF A STRIKE.
The Armours May Have Trouble
With Their Horsesiloers.

CHICAGO. May 16-In the early part of
to-day's session of the International Horse
shoers' Association communication was
handed in by the Chicago delegates to the
effect that they were on the eve of great
strike with the Armour Beef Packing
Company, with headquarters at Chicago.
The matter was finally referred to the
grievance committee, with instructions to
thoroughly investigate it.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
RIsLEY IN TROUBLE.
Trying to Detain One of President
Cleveiand'S Appointees.

CIeveIand's Appointees.
NEW YORK, May 16-John E. Risley.
recently appointed Minister to Denmark.
was made defendant to-day in suit for
an accounting of his fees as joint counsel
with the late Senator Joseph f. Nc
Donald. AS the petition asks for the
creation OF trust for Rsey's
property. a writ of lis pendens was
issued by the Kings County Clerk
The morning call., 1893-05-17
San Bernardino,s Exhihit.

SAN BERNARDINo. May 16-The Board
OF supervisors to-day took steps to main
tain this connty's exhibit at the Worlds
Fair in first-class share.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Death of the Richest Man.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 16.-A. V. Du-
pont. aged 60 years. the richest man in
Louisville. died suddenly of heart failure
at the residence of his brother this
afternoon
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Camp-Meeting AT Cotton.

SAN BERNARDINo, May 16. - A camp
meeting for the San Diego district will he
held this year at Cotton, beginning May
% and ending June s.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Indians Are Thankful,

SAN BERNARDINo, May 16.-The In
dians near Banning are holding jolliica-
ton feast and dance. lasting six days, to
celebrate the retirement Of Indian Agent
Rust
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Emo VIII Go Free.

New YORK. May 15.-Judge Benedics.
in the United States Circuit Court, handed
down decision to day quashins the in
dictment against John c. Emo. who re-
Gently gave himself up to the authorities.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
San nieon,s Eri,ihit

SAN DIEGO, May f6.-Three carloads Of
citrus trees and plants will be shipped to-
morrow for the Worlds Fair to replenish
San DiegO's exhibit
The morning call., 1893-05-17
p1cN1cs AND EXCURSIONS.
SAN FRANCISCO & NORTH PACIFIC R'Y Co,

S@-EL CAMPO l-@S-
The Steamer UKIAH Will make rSp-
trips to Ell CAMPO every Sunday sSishssr-5S
from Ttburon Ferry follow: Aaas1azsslzz MS
Leave San Francisco at 1O. 80 A. NJ, 1910 200
and 100 T. NJ.
Leave Ell Campo at l:15 A NJ, 1 100. $500 and
$500 r. II.
Fare for round trip, includ-ag admission to the
grounds. rs cents. mr27 II
The morning call., 1893-05-17
WelI-Known Miner Dead

GAN BERNARDINo, May 16.-Alexander
Lee well-known coast miner, died yester-
The morning call., 1893-05-17
Hoods Sars saparilla

all the praise, for to-day can say am cured
OF all my aches and palms. and Hoods Sarsa-
parilla did H." MILES BRoNG. 16 Rose street,
Hornellsvllle. N. Y.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
EUR O e

no BE LET, FURNISHED, THE CHATEAU DE
L Coppet, Lake OF Geneva, ancient residence of
Nine de Stael; for the whole habitation park
flower and fruit gardens, hothouses, livery stables
ithree carriages), 10000 francs required from
Ist OF May Till the lst of November; 75 900 francs
Tor the whole year; to Catholic family an fact
Mites OF worship VIII be given in beautifuI
chapo In the chateau For all further particulars
Paris. ,ny17 %,
The morning call., 1893-05-17

SUCCESS breeds success. Whites Ytscatan Gum
& Is Inc pure't and best of its kina; hence Its popu
The morning call., 1893-05-17

Hoods Pills cure all Liver HIS Bilious
ness, Jaundice, Indigestion, Sick Headache.
The morning call., 1893-05-17
THE DEAD IDENTIFIED.

Mystery of the Disappearance of
Michael McGowen Cleared Up.
SAN RAFAEL. May 16.-An inquest was
eeld this morning ON the body Of a man
The morning call., 1893-05-17

Samples Sent Free to Any Address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-04
AlGxauaria o azstte.
MONDAY EVENING. SEPT. 4, 1892.

ORANGES SMALL as CHEgRIEs.-Ihe hah''
orange is from the Latin ''aurum, meaning
gold or of golden color. The fruit was of's
nally small bitter berry, about inc s,1e ~
cherry and very seedy. 1t has been cuisi IVA,
Cd in Hindoostan from very remote icriD";
and was taken from that country 10 Ai""'A
and Persia in the eighth or ninth ccnLusTt
In the tenth or eleventh century tn.. noi
,;,.,,itmTists of Oman, Syria, began Inc cu.tl'a
,;on If the tree in earnest, the fruit growing
,,,,dcr thc name of "bigarade.' by inc ena
:" the the twelfth century it had become qu'.'
,Inndant in all the countries oil the LcY"n',
,Lc Crusaders bringing it with them upon
u cir return from Jerusalem.
II was well known but not extensively
cultivated in Italy, Spain or France before
ne middle of the sixteenth century. aoo
cars after its introduction into The hrst-
i.sIned country, the hidrance being a su'Nivii
nd au addition to the old anti -Alohsmmed%n
',,Jition. viz: That the use OF the irult would
sl.,c the ,artakcr TO cnio!l himself with tLe
zion, of Islam wi cher he desired too not,
the SIamialds finally attempted and sue
ccetcd in cultivatiDg it in their West Indian
colonies and from there it found its way int"
Florida. Central America, Mexico, Caliiorhi,
and Austialii1 always improving in size ana
flavor until it became what it is to.Gay, one
of ;rc most parlcct fruits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-04
Opening and Closing of the Mails.


Northern nriils close at 80 and so a. III
and II 80, 6 so and 8 45 p. m. Open al
s 90 a. m, II co IN. and 6 80 p. IN.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville,
close at 30 and IL 90 a. IN. and 40 Il.
H. Open at S 90 a. Ill. and 3 90 p. IN.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 1 so
p. m and 40 p. IN. Open at 00a. M. and
> 00p. m.
Southern mails via Richmond, close at
10 40 a. IN. and ) so and s 45 p. III. Open
at 90 a IN. and > 30 p m.
Manassas Division mails close at so a. m.
sud 4 80 p. IN. Open at 8 90 a m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
s 40 a. IN. and 90 p, m. Open at 90 a.m.
and 5 40p m.
Western mails close at 8 As a. M and
10 80 p. IN. Open at s 90 a. m. and ~ 90 IN.
Washington mails close at 30 and 80 a.
m. and - so, 40 6 80 and 8 As p m.
Open at s 90 and 10 90 a. m, u 90 M. and
> 80 and 3op.m.
Office Hours-Open at s 90 a. m. Close at
8 30p m. Open at 30 p. IN. Close al 90
pm.
Sunday Hours-open at 9 90 m. Close
at 9 80 a. III.
Carriers Schedulc-Collections made at
Is 30 and 1000 a. IN. and II 20, 100 and
40 p. m.
Deliveries made at 8 90 a. H., II 90 m. and
800 p. ~
sunday-Caniers' window open at 8 90 and
close at 8 30 a. IN.