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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-22
ExrRAYAGANcE IN THE SENATE.
AnotHer AttGche Added to an OUerburd-
ened PaN1.OIL.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 21.-The Senate, with
a reckless defiance of public opinion and a
shameless disregard of the proprieties, is
determined to exceed its previous extrava-
gance. 1t voted in another attache this
morning, and with unblushing effrontery
practically says to the taxpayers, "What
are you going to do about it."
The Judiciary Committee asked for
another stenographer. The Senate granted
the request almost without dissenting
voice. There is absolutely no hope that
the Senators will attempt to curb their own
extravaganza. The only hope now lies
with the Governor and the Attorney-Gen-
eral The Senate's hide is too thick to feel
the sting of just criticism. 1t has deter
mined to continue its raid on the treasury
| to pay unnecessary employees. There is a
hope that the Governor, pledged to econ
omy as he is, will administer the only
| rebuke which this pachydermatous BODY
| can feel, and that is to cut off it's supplies
with veto.
Senator VOORHEES,, chairman of the
Finance Committee, to-day submitted the
report of his committee on the general ap-
preparation bill. 1t raises the Assembly
| bill about $105,000. The bill carries an
appropriation of S5, 4S7, ,415. This does not
include the fund for schools, universities
or interest, which amount to about $5 900,
| 600. 1t was made special order for Mon
day afternoon.
Senator Langford's joint resolution,
which, as amended, asks Congress to cede
Goat Island to the State, to be held in
trust for the people of California for gen.
eral railroad terminal purposes or other
public uses, was made a special order for
| Tuesday.
| An attempt was made to adjourn the
Senate at o'clock until Monday, but
after several rollcalls the Senate voted to
hold an evening session.
Senator Linder's bill providing general
plan for dividing counties was on the
special urgency file to-day, but at the au-
thor's request it was put over for special
order next Tuesday. There has been a
steady fight against the bill by Butte
County contingent, but the understanding
now is that the fight has been compromised
| by amending the bill so as to provide a
county division commission consisting OF
the Governor, Attorney General and Sur
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TACOMA, Feb. 21.-The President of the
Steyedores' and Riggers' Union this even
ing swore ont warrant in the municipal
court for the arrest of Thomas Pentory,
treasurer of the union, who is alleged to
be $146 short in his accounts. Pentory
sailed to-day on the wheat ship Lydgate,
bound for Great Britain. The Port Towns
end police have been requested to board
the ship there tonight and take him off if
possible. He left note stating that his
accounts were short and that he would pay
up later if he could.
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veyor-General. The bill will then provide
that such commission shall make a pro-
posed dividing line with regard not only
to geographical features. but also to make
valuations Of f~divided sections as nearly
equal as possible. Linder is opposed to
the commission feature
An effort was made to adjourn until
Monday next, but the majority were
against it, and recess until 1880 P. M. was
decided on.
The general appropriation bill that is
made special order for Monday next at 2
P. NJ. foots up SIS, 4S7, ,415, an increase since
it left the Ways and Means Committee of
$105,910.
The Senators held their first evening
session tonight, but did little except pass
budget OF bills to third reading.
The concurrent resolution already
adopted by the Assembly, asking Congress
to take action in reference to protective
system for farm products, was brought up
by Senator Voorhees, but failed, owing to
the absence of many Senators, to secure a
majority vote necessary for adoption.
The Senate adjourned until 2 P. NJ. Mon
day next.
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4 sa,, francisco Lanorer,s Rnse.

VALLEJO, Feb. 21.-Frank Wilson of San
Francisco presented a forged certificate to
obtain work at Mare Island to-day. The
signatures of John Bell and Henry Hay
were used. Wilson was refused recogni-
ton and was blacklisted. He desired en-
ployment as a shipwright's helper. This
is the second time similar attempt has
been made in the past two weeks.
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THE CONTEST IN IDAHO.
Senator Shomp May Possibly BE Chosen
to Succeed Himself,

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 21.-The House to-
day, with but five dissenting votes, passed
memorial to Congress in favor of the
people.
In the balloting for United States SEN
ator there was one pair to-day, and the
vote resulted: Shoup 10, Sweet IS, Clag-
gett Is.
There is much nervousness tonight
The situation appears to be that if Sweet
cannot be elected by the Populists enough
of his men will leave him to elect Shoup.
1t may be stated with absolute confidence
that Senator will be elected.
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STOCKTON Is WORKING.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO VALLEY ROAD
STOCK NEAR THE 100000
MARK.
ALL THE MONEY WILL HAVE
BEEN PLEDGED BEFORE THE
WEEK Is Our.

STOCKTON, Feb. 21.-At an adjourned
meeting of the railroad subscription COM
mittee of the Stockton Commercial
Association held this evening other sub
scriptions were reported, swelling the
amount to 800, 600. The other $4,000 de-
sired is in sight, and the week will see the
conclusion of the work.
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.Fgoht for a sa,. Diego Office.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 21.-The claim of A. H.
Sweet to the Office of District Attorney of
San Diego County, by appointment, after
the expiration of the term of M. L. Ward,
his contestant, who had been previously
appointed in anticipation of the vacancy
occasioned by the death of the man elected
to succeed him, was sustained to-day in
the Superior Court. Ward will appeal.
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Suicide Near Rft,ninaton.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 21.--An unknown
man deliberately threw himself in front
of moving train near Wilmington this
morning, and was ground to pieces under
the wheels. He, in company with Turk
from the Midwinter Fair, was walking the
track, and stepped off to1et the train pass.
When the engine was within few feet of
the deceased he diyed headlong in front of
the locomotive. The Turk could not
identity the suicide.
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A Pioneers Death at Modesto.

MODESTO, Feb. 21.-Henry Rogers, a
painter, died suddenly this forenoon of
hemorrhage of the lungs while at work.
Deceased was a Mexican War veteran,
aged "a years and native of New York.
He came to California in 1S49 with the
Second New York Regiment under Gen
eral Burnett
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SHOOTING At Los ANGELES. .
Ttco CoIOred Mem Quarrel Orer q Crap
Game With Fatal Result.

Game With Fatal Result.
Los ANGELES, Feb. 21.-W. A. Majaas, a
Pullman porter, was shot and mortally
wounded by E. c. Bryant, colored ex-
pressman, at $50 P. NJ, in the Arcade
depot
Trouble arose between the men few
evenings ago over game of craps, Bryant
winning Sc of Majaas' money, which the
latter took much to heart.
They met at the lunch counter in the
depot this evening and when Majaas at
tackled Bryant with stool the latter shot
him under the heart and Majaas will
probably die.
Bryant then walked unmolested to the
police station, mile away, and gave him.
self up.
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as a site for the new $4,000 high school
building. A large majority of Fresno
people have opposed the purchase of the
land. A delay of year may be caused in
the erection of the building.
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Trial of a Naaaimo Magistrate.

NANAIMo, B. c., Feb. 21.-Ex-Police
Magistrate Planta came up for trial this
morning on the charge of embezzlement.
At the last moment he applied to be al
lowed trial by jury and the request was
granted. Planta will now have to wait till
the June assizes.
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Fresno Finds FI0ac IN a Title Deed.
FRESNO, Feb. 21.-A defect that will
probably prove fatal has been discovered
in the title to the block of land sold to the
city by the guardian of Mrs. Althea Terry
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Ne,c Primary Election La,c BIN.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 21.--A new primary
election law bill was introduced in the
Assembly to-day by Dixon. The bill was
sent to the San Francisco Assemblymen
by the Republican State Central Commit
tee
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Proposed irrigation Leoislation.

SACRAMENTO Feb. 21.-An irrigation bill
was presented in the Assembly to-day by
the Committee on Irrigation which, while
making only few material alterations in
the present Wright law, contains number
OF important additions. The principal of
these is the exempting from taxation OF
houses and other Improvements, thus
making the land alone bear the expense
OF distributing water. A change is also
made in the method of disposing of bonds.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
VENEZUELAN TROUBLE. Stubborn Resistance Is Anticipated. Venezuela Is Preparing for the
 War.
An American Syndicate Ready to Send Men Into .he Dis
 puted Territory.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-That the Venezuelan question is approaching an acute stage, with possibilities of re- sistance by the South American gov ernment to British aggression was sig nified by disclosures made in New York today. On the best authority, the government of Venezuela has pro vided itself with modern armament and among other supplies has ordered ten improved Maxim guns from Brit ish firm which manufactures them. At the same time the syndicate of United States capitalists which has se- cured concessions on Venezuelan gold lands claimed by Great Britain, is pre- pairing to send a large force of pros pectors, miners and workmen into the field
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
JOHN V. NACKAY IS DEAD Thrown From His Horse
 Near Paris.
FrightfulIy Maimed Collision
 With a Tree.
Fingered But Few Hours Before
 Death Came 70 His Relief.

PARIS, France, ct. 19.-John ". Mackay, the American millionaire, is dead from accidental wounds received at his country place near Paris.
 For some days MT. Mackay and two friends have been trying horses over hurdles and ditches. MT. Mackay yesterday mounted a particularly rest i've horse. The horse bolted from the track and rushed through thickets Mackay was finally overcome by ex- ertion and lost all control of the horse He reeled in the saddle and finally collided with fearful force with a tree, which he struck with his head.
 Ghastly wounds were made in the head, both eyes being crushed
 His last farewell was to a favorite dog which would not leave his bedside. None of the Mackay family were pres ent at the death bed.
 Mrs. John w. Mackay is expected in Paris at any moment, when the sad news will be broken to her.
 (John William Mackay was born in Dublin in 1881. In 1860 he took up residence in Nevada, where he won on the Comstock his WealUh and promi- hence. He was. president of the Mac kay-Bennett cable system and had great value, his wealth being estimated at not less than s50,000,00O. For eight years he and his family have resided mainly in Paris and London. Person ally he was of simple tastes and his large-hearted charity was known to alp
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
FAIRY STONES.
A Peculiar Mineral Product of Old
 Virginia.

Ernest E. Walker yesterday exhibit ed to a Republican reporter several fairy stones that he received a few days ago from Virginia. Almost mark ed peculiarity about these stones is that all are of the same shape, upon each being a delicate, though plainly discernable, tracing of Maltese cross. These stones are only found in one place in the world-in Patrick county, Virginia.
 Several years ago a landslide ex- posed to view a pocket containing these remarkable stones. In some other places in the county they have been found loose upon the earth. That they are peculiar to that locality is certain, for in no other place on the globe has anything similar been found
 MT. Walker explained that the stones are regarded in a superstttious light by the natives of that portion of Vir- ginia and that nearly every one wears one around his neck attached to a string-a talisman against evil.
 A curious legend is connected with these stones During the life of the Saviour band of fairies dwelt at Jeru- salem. When the Saviour was Sacrl- feed on the cross the good fairies were so mortified and shocked that they fled to the remote region of Virginia and there transformed themselves into these petrifed emblems.
 From this legend is the name fairy stone" derived. So firmly do some be- lieve in the legend that they wear them as amulets and keep them always near their persons.
 Tiffany, the diamond jeweler of New York, about year ago purchased the output of these stones and they became the rage in New York and Chicago They are worn chiefly as watch charms. The stones are very porous and by a little polishing followed by a soaking in boiling Hnseed oil they attain a high polish and are made very pretty.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
FOOTBALL AT THE PARK.

The Phoenix Football association will meet this morning at the park at II o'clock. All interested in football are cordially invited to attend. A game is already assured with the In- dian school team and Manager Vic Hanny has written the Prescott team for game to be played in that city on Thanksgiving and return game to be played in Phoenix on Christmas. There are two clubs in the association. One is explained by H. M. Willis and the other by Wm. Evans, but both teams are bound by the association rules. The boys expect that they will be able very shortly to challenge the Stanford University team.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
BEN BOLT LOSES 4 RAGE
Third Day of the Pres
 colt Races.
Young Brown Takes the Quar-
 ter-MiIe Cycle Race.
Four Heats Had 10 Be Trotted in the Two-TWenty
 Class.

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 19-(Special Dispatch to The Republican.)-The audience at the race track was double the attendance on other days. There was some wind, which helped the horses on the home stretch.
 The first event was a quarter mile bicycle race, in which Brown of Phoe- nix won in forty seconds, Anderson of Prescott second.
 Next on the programme was one mile handicap bicycle race, six entries. Born of Prescott won, having the ad vantage of Kastner and Brown, being handicapped. Kiel of Prescott as second. Time. PAY.
 The 2:2O class trot brought out four fine animals, Eli Almont. Ben Bolt. Adjutant and Lucky John.
 First heat-Almont first, Lucky John second, Ben Bolt third, Adju- tant, fourth. Time. 2:32. This was a heat for blood, Almont and Lucky John coming under the wire neck and neck, not a foot difference between the racers.
 Second heat-Almont first, Ben Bolt second, Lucky John third, Adjutant fourth. Time, 232k.
 Third heat-Ben Bolt first, Eli AL mont second, Lucky John third, Ad jutant fourth. Time, 2:33.
 Fourth heat-Eli Almont first, Ben Bolt second, Lucky John third. Adju- tant fourth. Time, 2:32.
 The running race, half mile heats, had three entries, Mark Daly, the fav- orite in the pools, Tom Condon and King B. Much to the astonishment of the knowing ones King B won the first heat in :52 2-5. In the second heat King B won in :54. The others in the same order.
 Tomorrow will see the extra races, three events. In the 2:40 class are entered Nigger, Monte and Maud B; in the 2:35 class, Nimble Jim, Mikado and King Pin. There will also be a running race three-eighth mile dash between Ed and Snow Ball for purse of s1OO.
 This will close the meeting.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
AN UNAVAILING WAIT.

Sheriff Mel Greenleaf returned to Yuma last night after two days wait in the city for the arrival of United States District Attorney Ellinwood. An effort was then to have been made for the release of Sortillon on the charge pending against him of mur- der. In the latter case Greenleaf would have rearrested him and es- corted him to Yuma. there to be tried by the territory on the same charge. The failure of Ellinwood to make an appearance modified Greenleaf's plans and he returned without the prisoner. Mir Ellinwood arrived from the north Friday night at z, but immediately took the 8 o'clock train for Tucson. unaware Of the fact that an anxious sheriff was awaiting him here.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
PREACHERS FREDICAMENT.
His Love for Lucre Leads Him Far
 Astray.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19.-The Post says: Rev. J. Hall, of San Diego, found himself in a rather distressing situation this morning.
 Two weeks ago a woman holding a ticket bearing the name of Mrs. J. H. Hall, was put off southbound train at Port Costa. The ticket called for transportation from San Diego to New Orleans and return via Kansas City, Ogden and San Francisco, and had been used to and return as far as this city. The young woman when the ticket was lifted was about to use the latter portion of it, she having started out on the southbound train in the afternoon. Failing to furnish sig nature similar to the one on the ticket, which would have established her identity, she was put off the train.
 After being elected the woman con- fessed she was not Mrs. J. H. Hall.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20

In fact, she made an affidavit to the effect that her name was Mabel Mar shall, that she had purchased the re- turn part of the ticket in this city, and that she lived in a disreputable house on O'Farrell street, where she was afterwards located by railroad detectives.
 But Rev. J. H. Hall evidently would have it appear differently. He ap- peared at the railroad office and de- manded the ticket and damages for insults heaped upon his wife. Hot argument followed and the affidavit signed by Mabel Marshall was pro- duced. When Rev. Hall realized that he had claimed as his wife woman who over her own signature admitted she was a disreputable woman, he col lapsed and fled from the railroad office without further ado.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
TWO IMPORTANT CASES.
Of Interest to Contractors and Per-
 sons Building.

Two important cases were tried in the district court yesterday of interest to contractors and to persons building. The first was Harry Plattner vs. Theo. Lutge, principal, and Henry B. Kemp, surety. The case involved a out the same. Judgment was ren- dered for the plaintiff, Plattner. Franklin & Franklin appeared as at torneys for plaintiff.
 The title of the second case was nheo. Lutge vs. Harry Plattner on a mechanics lien. Judgment was ren- dered for the defendant, Plattner, he being also in this case represented by Attorneys Franklin & Franklin.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
ARIZONA'S AGRICULTURISTS.
The Convention Adjourns to Again
 Meet Next January.

Through the acceptance of the re- port of a committee on organization, the Arizona Agricultural association yesterday came into existence, dis placing the Farmers convention that created it. The association continued Chairman Devol as president and Sec retary Perley, adding to the latter office the duties of treasurer. Captain Win field Scott was elected vice-president, and an executive committee was pro- vided for.
 Adjournment was taken till next January, at a time to be fixed by the executive committee. To the execu- tive committee was also given the
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
A HAPPY SELECTION.

Rural Californian: The, selection of Phoenix for the next congress was a happy Init" Possibly nowhere else in this country is the force of irrigation more strongly exemplified. The rainfall is exceptionally light, and in the production of orchard crops cuts but a slight figure. But for ar tificial watering, Phoenix would not command much attention, horticul- turally speaking. But with irriga- ton she is one of the wonders of the arid regions. The congress of 1896 promises much, and already the wires are out to secure the greatest good from it's labors to be.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20

preparation of constitution and by laws. The formation of fruitgroW- CTS association was favorably con sidered and referred to committee for subsequent report.
 Furnishing pleasing variety to the technical programme for the day was a recitation by Miss Anita Yaeger, whose humorous subject, "A Nervous Woman at the 'Phone," was hugely enjoyed.
 The papers for the day were of es- pecial excellence and were evidently enjoyed by the audience, mainly composed as it was of farmers and horticulturists. Every difficulty re- ferred to was appreciated and every every novelty was understood and commented on. Discussion followed every paper.
 The papers for the day as read were:
 Cattle Feeding" Prof. F. A. Gully, of Phoenix
 Dairy Advantages of the Salt River Valley" F. A. Hough, of Tempe.
 "Alkali." Prof. Robert H. Forbes, of the experiment station.
 Afternoon Session-"A Reference Library" Prof. Edward M. Boggs, of the experiment station.
 "Canaigre,' Prof. Robert H. Forbes, of the experiment station.
 "The Growing of Grapes and Their Treatment to the Raisin," H. H. Logan, of Phoenix.
 Citrus Fruits in the Salt River Valley" J. s. Tait, of Phoenix.
 "Ecnnomjo TnSapfs' D Prof " Tourney, of the experiment station
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
HE WAS INTIMIDATED.
A Justice Resigns Because of White
 Cap Warnings

LOS ANGELES, Oct 19-J. P. Me Girk, a justice of the peace at El Monte, today brought to the district attorneys office a letter signed, Captain of the White Caps" which demands that he resign his office and leave Fl Monte in forty-eight hours or suffer the consequences. The usual bones and skull were on the let ter and also a hint that poison would be used.
 This is the second letter of the kind McGirk has received. He has re- signed He claims Allen Broadhead son of ex-County Treasurer Broad head, as the author, and is also member of the Cummings gang, the leaders of which are sentenced to hang.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
CHURCH SERVICES.
Programme for Today in the Local
 Houses of Worship.

At Trinity Episcopal church will be holy communion, 7:30 a. m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a. m; morning prayer, II a. m.; Bible meeting meeting, 6:30 p. m.; evening prayer, 7:30 p. m. Weekly service Friday, 4 p. m.
 President Billman of the Univer- sity of Arizona will preach at the Presbyterian church today at Il o'clock am. and o'clock p. m. Sun day school at 10 a. m. and Endeavor society meeting at p. m.
 Rev. c. J. Chase, the new pastor of the Methodist church, will preach at the regular services this morning at the opera house.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
DUNRAVEN WILL NOT TALK
Refuses to Be Questioned On His Re
 turn to England.

RYDE, Eng, Oct. 19.-Lord Dun raven, who arrived here today, declined to answer the question as to whether he had any i'll feelings toward the New York Yacht club, and he refused to comment upon the statement made by Sailmaker Ratsey's men when they arrived at Cowes recently, that the last race was not sailed because the buoys had been changed during the second race, adding, Tt would not do any good to discuss such unpleasant matters"
Arizona republican., 1895-10-20
THE BISBEE QUARANTINE.

Territorial Veterinary Surgeon Richmond yesterday telegraphed Gov ernor Hughes that he had placed rigid quarantine upon the Texas cattle held at Bisbee. This quarantine in cludes all cattle with which the Snyder cattle have come in contact and tho ground over which tley have passed. It is not known as yet what disposition the owner intends to make of the herd, which is composed only of bulls, of high breeding and of consider able value.