The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-03-11

PARK ORDINANCEs-J. R.. City. The
Park Commissioners have the rover to
pass ordinances for the government of
Golden Gate Pail k. and tie violation of any
of them Is pupisha BILE by the police courts.
There is no ordinance that regulates the
number of seats on wagon driven
through the park. The only limitation as
to wagons Is section 2 of ordinance 6,
which declares:
No dray. truck, wagon, cart or other vehicle
carving or If not Carrying employed regularly
In carrying goods merchandise, manure, soil
or other articles OF commerce or trade, shall De
allowed TO travel upon The drives for any other
purpose than to cross Immediately at the regu-
lar street intersections Of The avenue leading TO
the park, nor upon any of the drives Of said
park, except such regular transverse traffic
load as may hereafter be provided for such use.
The Query Column cannot devote the
space TO publish all the ordinances. A
copy of them can be seen at the. Park
lodge.
SHIP SIGNALs-G. F. NJ, City. The
Government Printing Office at Washing
ton publishes book annually of the mer-
chant vessels of the United States, which
also contains lists and distinguishing sig
nails of vessels Of the United States Navy,
Quartermaster's Department. U. S. A..
Engineers Department, u. S. A., Miss
issippi and Missouri River Commission.
u. S. A, Revenue Marine. Lighthouse
Board, Coast and Geodetic Survey, United
States Fish Commission, and signals
adopted from and to be found in the inter
national code of signals. Any first-class
bookhouse will furnish the intern atlonal
code of signals.
IDAHO HANGING-R. D.. Laytonville.
Cal. English, Scott and Peoples did not
murder any one in Lewiston, Idaho. in
1862 but they made an attempt 10 rob and
murder Judge Berry and a man named
Stesrns as they we're on their way from
Warrens to Lewiston with a large amount
of golddust. The Judge and his compan-
ion succeeded in throwing the juss in The
bush and made their escape. The three
would-b robbers and murderers were can
tured by a mob and hanged.
STRAW DIAMONDS, City. 1t is said
that the color oil straw or yellow dia-
mond cannot be changed. There are some.
however, who profess to dosso. but the
method they employ does not affect the
natural color of the gem. In close set
ting drop OF purple preparation is placed
Ind the straw diamond is set against that
The result is that the gem takes on a
blush tint and fair imitation of steel
diamond" is produced. When the stone ia
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SHOTGUN - Cornelius" San Lorenzo.
A sick man who does not know what ia
the matter with him. If he is sensible con-
suits a physician. man who has n good
gun takes it TO a competent gunsmitb. who
will suggest what should be done with il.
To attempt to monkey with a gun upon
the advice of those who are not experts on
weapons ia to take risks that may result In
serious injury.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN-Viudex City.
George B. Mcclellan was appointed chief
engineer of the department of docks, New
York, in 1870. and held the Office for two
years. During the term he held that Office
stone piers l and v were built at the
Battery. At that time Mcclellan was not
connected with the army. having resigned
on the'Sth of November, 1864.
VALUE OF GoLD-R. w. S., Newcastle,
Cal. Gold is valued according to finepess.
ln 1872 the value of gold per ounce. 1000
fine. was $50 67l.83; 900 fine, SIS Goa. Is.