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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
SANTA CRUZ ENDEATORERS.
Large Attendance at the Opening of TIL
COMntU Convention.

Large Attendance at the Opening of the
County Convention.
SANTA CRUZ, Call, July 1.-THE
county Christian Endeavor convention is
being held in the Sequel Congregational
church, and there is a large attendance,
delegations being present from the society
throughout the county. The sessions
opened at half-past this afternoon with a
song and praise service. The address of
welcome was given by the pastor of the
church, Rev. A. B. Snyder, and the re-
Spouse was given by Rev. 7. NJ. Boyd of
jacksonville.
Papers were read on allow to Conduct a
Social" by Mrs. Laura Miller of Skyland,
and on "The Importance OF the Lookout
Committee" by Howard S. Holway of this
city.
The pastors present made remarks on
"Helpful Thoughts on Endeavor Work, +"
and Junior exercises were conducted by
the Sonuei juniors. A supper was served
by the Sequel young people to the visiting
delegates.
A street meeting preceded the evening
service in the church, led by Alexander
Beck. the county president. The church
was crowded in the evening, many dele
gates arriving from Santa Cruz and Wat
sonyille by team. The service was opened
with a praise service led by Lucy Avery of
Santa Cruz. Next on the programme were
Chinese exercises by delegates from the
Chinese Congregational societies of Santa
Cruz and jacksonville. Mrs. Belle Lindsay
gave a report on junior and committee
work, cleaned from the Sacramento con-
vention. A talk on Good Citizenship of
Endeavorers" was given by E. H. Board
man. The address of the evening was by
Rev. 7. G.. TAYLOR of Santa Cruz. The ser
vices were interspersed with music.
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TISALIA IMPROTEMETS.
Quite Number of NelU Buildings In
Course of Erection.


VISALIA, CAL, July 12.-Visalia seems
to be enjoying it's share of Improvements,
even through the hot season, which is
usually season of rest in building circles.
The new County Hospital is well under
way. 1t is being built of brick on the
hospital grounds, in the east part of the
city. basement will be under the entire
building. The central portion Of the struc-
ture is to be two stories in height.
Downing & Whitley's new brick Touring
mill is steadily rising at the junction Of
Main and East streets.
Work has already begun on the new
plant for the water works at the eastern ex-
tremity of Main street. A plant common
surate with the present size and expected
growth of this city will be erected. This
will entail cost of perhaps $4,000. F. j.
Cooper, late of Los Angeles, has the mat
ter in charge.
Mrs. Kate Nickerson will soon begin the
erection of two cottages in the southern
part of the town. They will have all the
modern improvements.
w. B. Wallace will soon have his fine
three-story brick residence under way on
Acequia street.
There are also a number of plans for
other residences and business houses in
the formative state. All these improve
ments mean increased activity in other
lines of business, as well as plenty of work
for resident artisans.
at the next meeting of the Board OF
Trade proposition will be submitted for
discussion from a gentleman from valley
town. He has offered to establish plan
ing-mill and machine-shop here If he is
offered any encouragement.
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sentative of the Peoples party" jocularly

sentative of the Peoples party" jocularly
remarked his Excellency, especially after
all their campaign promises" This pro-
duced hearty laugh on all sides.
Sheriff Buckner of Kings County stated
in answer to question by the Attorney
General that he had refused to sign the
affidavit attached to the Sheriff's blank
relative to travelling on pass, for the
reason that it was repetition of the for
mer oath. "My bills under the former
system of blanks" he said, 'were never
questioned, and it is humiliating to me,
having always been considered man of
honor, to be obliged to sign an affidavit
that do not travel on a pass, when such
an act would be direct violation of the
law and subject me to the forfeiture of my
office"
"Sheriff Budzner, I have long known
you as man of strict integrity" said Sec
rotary of State Brown, land you were not
called before this board because of any
doubt as to your honesty, but for the pur-
pose of ascertaining your reason for cross
ing out the clause. The latter was not in
serted for your benefit, nor for that of any
other person in particular. We believe
that there are Sheriffs who have ridden on
railroad passes, and if we ever catch one he
will be dealt with with due severity"
Attorney General Fitzgerald added COM
ments to the same effect, and an adjourn
ment was taken until Friday next.
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MARE ISLANDS FORCE.
1t Has Been Increased TIL Oper q Thou
sand Men Are at York.


VALLEJO, CAL, July flowing to in
creased activity in the yard, brought about
by the taking up of the Adams repairs, the
force of the yard has been raised till now
nearly 1850 men are working, not counting
men, officers or clerks of departments.
Last Wednesday was payday, when there
was distributed $4,000 for the previous
two weeks. During the past year over
$l,000,000 has been expended at Mare ISL
and for labor alone.
The coppering of the Hartford is being
rushed, and she will be able to come out of
the basin in about week The Philadel-
phia will then dock for cleaning and paint
ing.
Large numbers of men are being exam
ined daily at the receiving ship Indepen-
dence. the immediate design being to work
in conjunction wilh Captain Reed at San
Francisco in securing the complement for
the Olympia.
Gunner Tresselt has been detached from
the Philadelphia and left Wednesday for
New York on month leave.
Lieutenant George M. Stoney, long time
aid to Commandant Howison, has been
transferred to the Philadelphia. He is a
very popular and skillful officer.
Carpenter George II. Warford has been
detached from duty at Mare Island and
ordered temporarily to the Olympia until
that vessel reaches Asiatic waters, when
he will Join the Charleston.
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BETTER STOCKTON WATER.
1t Will Shortly Be Supplied by
the Blue Lakes Com
pany.
Electric Motor Power Also to Be
Derived From the Proposed
New System.

STOCKTON, CAL, July 12.-The Stock
ton Water Company has been absorbed by
the Blue Lakes Company, which was or
ganized several years ago in San Francisco
and Oakland. The owners of the stock OF
the Stockton company have accepted stock
in the Blue Lakes Company in payment,
or az any rate in part payment, for their
interests. and President McMurtry of the
Stockton corporation becomes president OF
the Blue Lakes concern.
The Blue Lakes are situated in the Sierra
Nevada range, northeasterly from this city,
and the water is clear, pure and ice cold.
and it is proposed to pipe it to Stockton
and utilize it here for domestic and power
purposes.
The object of absorbing the Stockton
company was to obtain its distributing
system, through which the clear water OF
the mountain lakes will be piped to con-
sumers. The water will be brought here
through a steel pipe, sufficiently strong at
it's lower end to resist great pressure, as
the water will have head of 900 feet. A
portion of this power will be used in gen.
Grating electricity for general use.
The scheme contemplates the furnishing
of electricity in any amount desired for
purposes of Illumination or manufacturing.
As the waterpipes now laid here are not
strong enough to resist head of 900 feet
the pressure will be lessened in admitting
water to the distributing system from the
main conduit, but will still be great enough,
it is said, to permit of the use of fire hy-
drants without an engine. The pipes will
stand a pressure sufficient to throw a
stream much higher tnan any tire-engine
here can throw one.
Engineers are now at work on the plans
and the scheme will be carried out as soon
as possible. One of the main stockholders
in the Blue Lakes Company is expected to
arrive here next week.
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ROADS OF SAN MATEO
Declared to BE Some of, the Best In the
State.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, July 1.-THE
State Bureau of Highways met the Board
of Supervisors and citizens this afternoon
at the Courthouse. The roads in the Third
district were reported by the Commission
ers to be among the best of any visited in
the State. The Commissioners secured
valuable data about road sprinkling. which
will be EN- bodied in report to the Legis-
lature and explained to other counties.
A more perfect record of road bills was
urged. The authorities were advised to
get deeds and record the title to every piece
of road upon which county money was
spent. Concrete bridges were declared
cheaper than steel bridges, and wooden
bridges were said to be out of date A steel
bridge, it was stated, will last forty years,
while concrete will last forever. The best
road-making material the Commissioners
had seen in the county was the cement
rock from Belmont Road improvements,
they said, should be of permanent char
acter, not temporary makeshifts. In re-
gard to the boulevard, Commissioner Mars
den Mansen said San Francisco must be
looked to; that it was necessity for San
Francisco, and that in that city enough
money was wasted annually OH road CON
struction to build many miles of boulevard.
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SWINDLES HIS FRIENDS.
Drew Worthless Checks and
CaShed Them in Several
Towns.
WENT ON A PROLONGED SPREE.
He Admits His Guilt and Attributes
His Downfall to the Use Of
Drink.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, July 12.-Albert
Carr, better known as "Al" Carr, was ar
rested at well-known roadhouse tonight
located between here and Santa Barbara
and lodged in the County Jail charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. The complaint was sworn out by
John T. Henry of Santa Monica.
Carr has been on prolonged spree for
the last month, and travelled in short
iaunts as far north as San Francisco and
as far south as San Diego, enjoying his
own peculiar pleasures to their utmost.
AT such points as he found himself out
OF funds he would draw checks for different
amounts on the local banks.
1t was an easy matter for him to find
banks and individuals to cash them, on
account OF the prominence of his family
and their well-known financial standing.
Mrs. Jennie c. Carr, his mother, is we'll
known all over the coast as brilliant
writer on horticultural subjects, and is one
of the very wealthy residents of Pasadena.
She was the owner of the famous house
and grounds in Pasadena called Scar
melita," where Helen Hunt Jackson
conceived and accomplished most of her
work on the now famous novel Ramona"
Modjeska and other famous people were
entertained in the beautiful home of the
Cars, and the sympathy of the COM
munity goes out to Mrs. Carr in her Attic
ton.
The son, who now occupies cell in the
County Jail, owes his downfall entirely to
drink and loose companions.
Every effort has been made for his re-
formation by his family and friends, but
to-night's episode proves them to have
been of no avail.
The young man, who is now about IS
years of age, is also wanted at San Diego,
Redondo and other points, and is known
to have victimized prominent merchants
in this city.
He freely admits his guilt, and attrib-
utes his downfall to drink, and states the
amount of money he secured by his crooked
methods to be somewhere between 5000
and $1,000. He will be sent to Santa
Monica for trial tomorrow.
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circuit to the huge motor that turns the
long line of shafting and start the dyna-
mos into action, the sharp ring of the tele-
phone bell sounded and word came that
the quadrant of the governor on the tur
bine wheel had broken at Folsom and the
plant would have to shut down, as it was
feared that the wheel would gather speed
and escape control.
This quadrant is small iron casting,
very brittle, and, as Engineer Leghthipe
declares, should have been formed of cast
steel. The governor, of which it forms a
part, acts similarly to the governor of a
steam engine, controlling the amount of
water supply admitted to the turbines
and regulating the speed.
In a few minutes the brilliant incon-
descents died out, the groups of men dis
persed and the happy invalid was conveyed
to his home.
The wheels had not moved, but the
power had arrived, and even the skeptics
retired to rest, fully assured of the reality.
The account published in this mornings
CALL OF the benefit to be derived by this
city and State by the successful results of
last nights trial at Folsom was read with
intense interest by all, and has not only
been productive of high hopes, but has
been instrumental in informing hundreds
of the workings of this great plant.
Shortly after the arrival of the train
from San Francisco conveying the morn
ing papers to this place, the agent of THE
CALLconveyed several hundred copies of the
paper to the power-house and distributed
them to the workmen, and in minute work
entirely ceased, foreman and laborer alike
eagerly read and favorably commented
upon the enterprise displayed by THE CALL
in giving such comprehensive account of
the greatest of all enterprises for the long
distance transmission of electric power.
Another quadrant has been made and it
is expected that the plant will be started
before daylight tomorrow morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
MADERA,s DROWNED oaINEsE.
The COroner's Investigation Shoes THAI
Death Has Due to Acctdenr.

DeOW " as Ite 10 Acctucm.
MADEIRA, CAL, July 12.-Coroper Payne
and Assistant District Attorney Brown re-
turned to-day from the north fork of the San
Joaquin, where they have been investigating
the cause of the death of the eight China
men, who were found dead some time ago
in the river. But one of the bodies was re-
covered from the water, the river being so
swift and deep at that point that it was
impossible to proceed in the search with
any prospect of success.
From the evidence that could be gath
cred it was clear that the death of the
Cinnamon was due to accident. The ferry,
a little distance above where the body was
found, is propelled across the stream by
means of two ropes. This was found in
the middle of the stream, hanging there by
one of the pulley-ropes and rising and
sinking in the water. The Cinnamon were
undoubtedly gradually washed off the
ferry while attempting to cross.
The Chinese companies have number
of Cinnamon dragging the river for the
bodies, but SO far they have not met with
any success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
PEACE AT Los ANGELES.

Il Lon0-Stdndfng Contest Settled by the
Restgndttos of Superintendent Search.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, July 1.-THE long
struggle between the Board of Education
and P. W. Search, Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools, was ended to-day by the fol-
lowing resignation, which was accepted:
Los ANGELES, july IL.
Gentlemen: I hereby resign my position as
Superintendent of Schools of the city of Los
Angeles said resignation to take effect on the
date of acceptance. Respectfully,
Mr. Search will draw S183 salary and re-
tire, and the long-standing difficulty will
be settled. Professor Foshay, Assistant
Superintendent will, in all probability, take
his place.
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John hudson Dies at TotteJo.

VALLEJO, CAL, July 12.-Ex-Sergeant
John Hudson, U. S. M. c., died last night
at his residence in this city after short
illness. The deceased was a native of
Canada. 4S years of age. The sergeant
served over twenty years in the navy and
was recognized as one of the finest drill
masters in the entire marine corps. For
years he was instructor of expert evolu-
tons at the Mare Island barracks, where
he enjoyed the high esteem of officers and
men. The funeral will probably be under
the auspices of the naval authorities.
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Co1usa,s Suit against Glenn County.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, July i2-The
case of Colusa County against Glenn
County for the recovery of 1892 y, al
legged to have been apportioned to Glenn
County by the State Board of Equalization
as half of the assessment of the Northern
Railroad Company, was argued and sub
mitted before Superior Judge Hinkson here
to-day. Plaintiff and defendant were al
lowed thirty days time in which to file the
briefs
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Ttu Have Chamber of Commerce.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, July IA large
and enthusiastic meeting of representative
business men was held here tonight for
the purpose of considering the formation
of chamber of commerce. 1t was pre-
sided over by the Mayor, and it was de-
cided to organize the chamber. A COM
mittee of fifteen was appointed to formH-
late a plan, prepare bylaws and nominate
officers for the Organization, and report as
soon as possible.
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A Sncran,ento Dtsappearnnce.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 12.-H. B.
Humphreys, a mail-carrier in this city,
has been missing since Wednesday even
ing. He has been in the employ OF the
Postoffice Department ten or twelve years.
His description is as follows: Height about
5 feet inches, weight AS pounds, dark
hair, dark complexion. He wore a dark
suit of clothes, derby hat and laced
shoes He is we'll known in this city, and
no cause is assigned for his disappearance.
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pa11e;o,s Militia to Disband.

VALLEJO. CAL, July 12-Efforts by the
citizens of this place to have local mill
tary company retained have proved futile
and orders have been issued to the mem
bers OF Company B, Second Infantry, to
members of the company are somewhat
divided as to whether or not retention
would be advisable; but for the most part
the more experienced men feel that under
the circumstances it is just as we'll to let
things 60 as they are.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
A TRACER Woman,s FataE Fail.

TRAVER, CAL, July 12.-Mrs. Oswald
Krenz, living near Traver, is dying from
injuries received in a fall from load of
hay. She had been assisting her husband
in the loading, and they were returning to
the barn. She was standing near the edge
of the load and lost her equilibrium, strik-
ing the ground on her back with great
force, hurting her spine. She received in
ternal injuries.
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Captain Mcguire Sertoustv Tlt.

VALLEJO, CAL, July 12.-Captain John
Mcguire of this city is lying at the point OF
death and may pass away before morning.
Captain Mcguire residence in Vallejo has
extended over period of nearly forty
years, and by keen business instincts he
has amassed a large fortune. He is iden-
tilted with many important interests, but
is best known as proprietor of the Vallejo
and Mare Island ferry line. The captain is
about 10 years of age and native of Ire
land
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No Heirs for Va1uaDle Property.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 12.-Delin-
quent city property has been sold here to
the amount of 5000 only. The city bought
in Front-street piece for $50, belonging to
the heirs of J. w. WiDan's estate, who are
unknown. If not redeemed in three years
it will be sold at auction.
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q. S. Grnnps Biz Flan.

SAN DIEGO. CAL, July 12.-U. s. Grant
has had big flag made here of the best
American bunting for pole on the tower
of his mansion on Prospect Hill, overlook
ing the city, and by his order forty-fifth
star has been added, in anticipation of the
admission of Utah
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was not very great. but in the vicinity OF
the powder works the ground was heavily
shaken as by an earthquake. The building
was burned and the loss is about $4,000.
The mill will be Immediately rebuilt
George Sweihart, who worked in the mill,
was considerably burned about the face and
one of his arms, but will be able to be at
work in few DAYS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
POWDER-MILL EXPLOSION.
One of the buildings of The California
POtCder Works DESTROYED.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, July 12.-There
was an explosion this morning at $40
o'clock at one of the mills at the California
Powder Works, situated about two miles
and half from this city, in the San Lo-
renzo Canyon. The explosion occurred in
the shotgun smokeless powder building,
which is one of the smaller mills across
the river from the main building There
was not great amount of powder in the
building, and the noise from the explosion
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
QUEEN SEOUOIA.
The. Voting to Decide Who She Is to BE
to Close Tonight.

EUREKA, CAL, July 12.-To-morrow
at $50 o'clock P. M. the contest for Queen
of the carnival will terminate. Friends of
each aspirant seem equally sanguine of
victory, and it is believed 10000 votes will
be cast tomorrow alone.
Tonight the vote stands as follows:
Miss Mathews, IA, 470; Miss Haight, IL, 1856 !;
Miss Evans, $500.
The choice of Prime Minister to Queen
Sequoia has fallen upon Lawrence F..
Puter, whose sagacious counsel will be re-
lied upon to guide beauty's Queen through
her brief but happy reign.
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soFFER TO SANTA BARBARA.
Capitalists DESTROYS of Erecting an Ea-
femsfre Bdthhouse There.

fensfre Bdthhouse There.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, July I'm.
B. McDufie, president of the Board of
Trade, Is in receipt of proposition from
outside capitalists offering to erect hand
some and extensive modern bathhouse,
with all improved facilities, opposite the
end of the boulevard on the site occupied by
the present establishment. providing the
city will give them an advantageous lease
and make certain other concessions.
Prompt action will probably be taken.
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Snft to EorecIose.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, July 12.-Jer-
emiah Mahoney to-day brought fore
closure suit against Thomas w. Moore ct
al, the amount involved being s25. 900, Sc
cured by lands lying near Santa Barbara.
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ACCIDENT AT EUREKA.
Brakeman John Foods Has Both Lea,
Cut off by an Engine.

EUREKA, CAL, July 1.-THE north
ietty of the breakwater was the scene of a
sorrowful accident this morning. John
Woods, a popular young brakeman, in at
tempting to pick up a coupling-pin while
the, train was in motion, lost his balance
and fell under the locomotive. Young
Woods agility saved his body from the
wheels, but his legs were caught ana both
feet were cut off at the ankles 1t is not
known whether or not his injuries will
prove fatal.
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Santa Barbara Assessment.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, July 1.-THE
County Assessor to-day filed his report,
showing rise in valuation throughout the
county OF over half million dollars. The
total valuation of all property is $13, 1886, 6S5.
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A Ne,c BOUNDARY Monu,nens.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, July 12.-Contractor
Palmer at Tia Juana to-day, seventeen
miles below here, on the border, is setting
up new gray granite monument to mark
the Mexican boundary, in place of the one
sunk in the quicksand during the winter
floods in Tia Juana Valley.