The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-05

is no longer any agricultural land that could b.
made use of without expensive irrigation
works; and even that is located In places lar
from The railroad, except desert land.
WEARING MoURNING-J. s., City. In the
event OF the death of one OF a couple engaged
10 be married 1t is not customary in this coun-
try for the survivor 10 wear mourning. How
ever, it is a matter that depends altogether on
sentiment. In England the Young lady always
wears mourning In the event of the death OF
her Detrothed, but even there it Is optional.
SUGAR SCHEDULE-E. c.. City. The term
zone eighth ditferential," used in the tariff de-
bate, expresses The amount of duty to be placed
on sugar over a certain grade. There is duty
of one and fOurtenth cents on ordinary sugar,
but on all that goes over 70 degrees. according
TO the Dutch poariscope standard test, the
duty is placed at one eighth more.
FAMILIAR LINEs-J. F. W., City. The quo
tation, Pouring oil on the troubled waters"
has been subject of controversy for many
years II occurs in many famous books, but its
origin Is In doubt. At least that is what great
many well-known literary men say, and the
lines cannot be found in ordinary books OF
quotations.
MURDER OF CAREY-M. P. H., City. James
Carey, the Irish informer, was killed on the
morning OF July %, 1888. AT the time he was
on board the ship Kiniaus Castle on his way to
Cape Town. His assailant was Patrick ODon-
MANOR. WARsMAN's PAYS. L. N, City.
Gunners in the United States navy receive
$1,000 the first year. S1400 the second, $1,000
the third and $500 the fourth, which Is the
highest they receive, no matter how long they
remain In the service.
POSTAL LAWN. s., City. There is no laws,
against ersons carrying and delivering an
addressed and stamped envelope provided they
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can be prosecuted for meddling with Govern
ment affairs.
NATIONALITY OF CoMEDIAN-S's., CITY,
There have been several Irish Comedians of the
name of Dan Mccarthy on the stage during the
last twenty years. One OF the best known Of
these was born In New York.
UNITED STATES NAVY-A. W. c., City. The
monitor Monadnock, now at Mare Island, is
awaiting completion. She was built in this
city by PhineaS Burgess during the years be-
tween 1874 and 1888.
ANNUITY INSURANCE - Subscriber, City.
There are several companies In San Francisco
that do an annuity insurance business. Ad-
dresses Of business houses are not to be given
in the Query Column.
STATE GovERNoRs-J. Fl. s., City. Henry
III. Haight ran twice for Governor. The first
time he ran against Gorham and was vIctori-
Gus. The second time he ran against Booth
and was defeated.
PRESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATIoNs-A. S., City.
ANY native born citizen OF the United states
can become President regardless OF his rellg-
ious convictions, provided he can get sufficient
electoral votes
NAVAL APPRENTICEs-C w. C., Oakland
Boys are taken as naval apprentices on the ola
ship Independence, now at Mare Island. Their
parents consent Is necessary before they VIII
be taken.
COLLEGE DEBATE-C. s.. City. The debate
between students of the Stanford University
Ownership of Railroads took place April "a
1894.
POWERS OF ATToRNEY-R W.. CITY. "heu
one man Is transacting business under power
of attorney for another he signs me names u
both 10 all documents relating TO INC OuSino'''
MILITIASAN's PAY-J. S. c., CITY. militia
men have always been entitled 10 pay Ior tnei.
services. However, tweniy- o1Iac, Se"'-oiu
claim would be very difficult 10 coiIec''
City ORDINANCE-Mrs. T. b., CITY. b.
cycle ridng on the sidewalk except by childrsn
il AGAINST the law Violations should De re-
ported 10 the police officer on tne Deaf.
MONTH SToNEs-J. FL. s., City. Inc sar-
donyx is the precious stone lor me month OF
August In the language Oh STONES III prings 10
It's wearer great happiness.
COLLEGE SPoRTs-J. K. F., City. There was
no boatrace between English and American