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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
MOVE .FoR Il BIcYCLE PATH.
Il Wheelme1a's Road to Connect Los An
geJes and Santa Monica.

Il Wheelme1's Road to Connect Los An
geJes and Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA, CAL, Aug. IA
movement has been started for the con-
struction of a bicycle path connecting Los
Angeles and Santa Monica.
At the Los Angeles Chamber OF Com
merce recently the newly organized Bicycle
Road Association of Los Angeles met to
adopt bylaws and devise ways and means
for the early building of bicycle path to
Santa Monica. The following officers were
elected: Charles j. Ellis, PRESIDENT. W. f.
Kennedy; president; J. A. Kelly. sec
retary; executive committee-Charles j..
Ellis, w. f. Kennedy, J. A. Kelly, 2. w.
Bonner, II. J. Woolcott, Fred Eaton, j..
S: Salkey, Joseph Cook, W. S. Boyd, Sum-
ner P. Hunt, John Blink and w. r.
Burke. The Los Angeles National Bank
was chosen as treasurer. Mr.. Bonner was
appointed committee of one to arrange
for incorporation.
A committee on routes and improve
ments was appointed, consisting OF
Messrs. Kennedy, Eaton, Baker and
Brink. Its duties are to look into all the
various routes to Santa Monica, secure es-
Inmates of the. cost of construction both
for the road and the bicycle path, and any
other matters pertaining to this end of
the work Messrs. Burke, Kennedy and
Salkey were appointed to devise the best
means of collecting money to proceed with
the work.
This, with the new cycling track nearing
completion, will give wheeling boom at
Santa Monica.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
NOT DIR. HALDs PROPERTT.
Therefore He Had No Right to Gire Relics
to q Museum.

Therefore He Had No Right to Gire Relics
to a Museum.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 1.-THE trus-
tees of the American Museum of Natural
History in this city have heard for long
time that there was going to be an expos
ure of the management of that institution,
and that it would be charged that there
was IN the museum very large collection
OF exhibits to which they could not show
legal title. 1t was not till yesterday, how
ever, that it became known that Secretary
OF New York was the author of them. He
stated at ameeting OF the Abel Assembly
investigating committee in Albany that
the very valuable geological collection
which occupies about three-quarters of the
main third floor in the museum building
did not belong to DR.. James Hall when he
sold it to the trustees.
1t had never been suspected by the trus-
tees that there was the slightest doubt in
the title of DR.. Hall to the specimens.
Secretary Dewey says that the collection
was pointed out to him as belonging to the
State, and should have been in the State
Museum in Albany.
dewey alleges as well that DR.. Hall has
sold valuable collection to the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania and to private per-
and had applied the money from such sales
to his own use. He says that it became
necessary to put regular watch on DR..
Hall, and he has not been permitted to
open any of the cases in which geological
specimens were kept without an attendant
being present to unlock the doors and
watch the specimens.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
ONTAR|O'S RAPID GROWTH,
The Desirable improvements
That Have Been Made in
a Single Season.
VIII Ship More Lemons This Year
Than Any Other Town In the
United States.

ONTARIO, CAL, Aug. 15.-No town in
California has made better showing this
summer in the matter of substantial and
desirable improvements than has Ontario.
The most notable of these Improvements
have been the sewer system, electric lights
and electric railway, water developments
and building enterprises.
The sewer system is designed only for
the half mile square Uprising the town,
but is capable of being extended. 1t was
designed by Sanitary Engineer Arthur s.
Hobby Jr. and will cost about $1,000 The
system will be completed inside of two
weeks.
The electric-light system and electric
railway are being put in by the Ontario
Electric Company at cost of $100, 900.
The present gravity line, now operated the
entire length of Euclid avenue, is being re-
placed by electric power, and the electric
line will be one of the sights of California.
The unique gravity line has been described
in THE CALL, and for long time it en-
joyed the distinction of being the only
railway OF its kind in the United States.
The road runs from the town of Ontario to
San Antonio Heights, distance. Of seven
miles. The grade is very uniform and
averages 100 feet to the mile. Mules haul
the cars up, the weight of the car carrying
it down on the return trip. The average
return trip is made in twenty-five minutes,
but last winter, when the State Bank was
robbed and the brother of the cashier, who
was imprisoned in the vault, was sent to
liberate him, the young man speeded the
car over the seven miles in exactly nine
minutes. This is the fastest time on record
for a streetcar. The electric system will
be completed inside of three weeks.
An average of 100 men have been at
work all summer developing water. This
has been accomplished by means of wells
and tunnels, and all will be connected and
the output turned into the irrigation sys-
TEN of the colony within a month. The
irrigators voted bonds to the amount of
$3.50, 900 last year, with which to buy or
develop water, and so far the work has all
been in the line of development.
An elegant bank building and number
of good residences have kept carpenters
busy all summer, and the work of fruit
curing and shipping is now giving en-
ployment to a large number of hands.
The orange season has just closed. The
output from this place was $4,000 boxes.
Ontario will this year ship more lemons
than any other point in the United States.
The shipments up to date amount to
26076 boxes, and considerable part of the
crop is still in the curing-house. Both the
orange and lemon crops have been shipped
mainly through the Exchange system,
which has proven a great success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
BoNDSMBN IN TROUBLE.
Unable to Produce SnauggIer Dunbar
Body ia Court.


Unable to Produce Snssggler Dun6ar's
Body ia Court.
PORTLAND, ORE, Aug. 17.-Civil ac-
ton has been instituted by United States
District Attorney Murphy against three
bondsmen for William Dunbar, charged
with Chinese certificate frauds, for the re-
covery of the sum of $4,000, which has
been declared by the court forfeited. The
bond was given at the time the appeal was
taken to the Supreme Court of the United
States and for stay of execution. Dun
bar was in jail at the time. ana the pur-
pose was to get him released while under
sentence of the court.
After the Supreme Court had affirmed
the decision of the lower court bondsmen
were. required to produce the body of Mr..
gone to China and left his bondsmen in
the lurch. Papers in the suit were filed
this afternoon.
Dunbar left for China early this year,
ostensibly on business, promising an early
return, but he will never come back. Up
to two years ago he was big commission
merchant engaged in the China trade and
owner of the steamer Hayden Republic,
which was, some time ago, seized and sold
by the Government for smuggling opium
and Cinnamon.
Dunbar had a partner, the notorious Nat
Blum. In 1893 Dunbar, Blum, Collector of
the Port James Lotan and dozen more
were indicted a number of times by the
United States Grand Jury and found
guilty of carrying on illicit traffic. Blum
was witness for the Government. Dunbar
was indicted six times. With prison life
staring him in the face he decamped. His
bonds are believed to be worthless.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
CLOSE RACES At NAPA,
Fast Time Made in the Last
Days Events at the Driv-
ing: Park.
Without Much Urging DiabIo
Paced a Mile In 2:1O
Flat.

NAPA, CAL, Aug 17.-This was the last
day of the races at Agricultural Park, and
as on preceding five days the grand stand
was filed, and the fences lined with lovers
OF the sport. Never has Napa had such a
successful race meet as the one just
ended. The weather has been perfect and
the track in excellent form, and every day
of the week at least 5000 people have at
tended the races,
Diablo, the speedy PAGER owned by Will
liam Murray, paced trial mile this after
noon in 2:10 fat. This was done without
a running mate or much urging. 1t is to
be regretted that no race could be arranged
for Diablo, but he was too speedy for any
thing at the track. An attempt is being
made to raise a $1,000 purse for a special
race between Diablo and others, to take
place at Petaluma next week.
A special train. left Napa tonight at
o'clock for San Francisco, carrying most
OF the visitors; and another special will
leave at noon tomorrow for Petaluma to
take the racers and horsemen who are to
compete in next weeks races.
Hon. 81. M. La Rue has been asked to
act as starter and judge at the Petaluma
races next week, but on account Of press
ing business he will probably be unable to
attend.
The races this afternoon were all close
and exciting. The first event was a special,
best two in three. Kent won, FL Benton
second. Time, 2:251I-2: 1920.
Then Iran Alto and Cressido trotted fol-
a special purse, best two in three, Cressido
winning. Time, 2:23-2:271l-2:2734.
The 2:13 nomination pace for $1,000 was
a holly contested race, haywood winning
the first two heats in the fast time of 2:104
and 2:10H. The favorite, Waldo j, won
the last three heats and the race, haywood
second, Hanferd Medium third, Plunkett
fourth. Fred Mason, Del Norte and
Ketchum also started. Time-2:1oA
2:10K, 2:111k, 2:13, 2:151I.
1t took four heats to. decide the 2:17
nomination trot, for $500 purse, Stranger
winning the first, second and fourth heats
and the race, Palermo Prince second,
Thompson third, Nellie W fourth. Electra,
Palatine and Margaret Worth also started.
Time-2:16N 2:16H, 2:17, 2:17N.
1t was 7o'clock before the 2:f7 trot was
finished, SO the 80 trot was declared off
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
HANGED TO 4 CHANDELIER.
Gimseppt Stefaay's Deliberate Method OF
Self Destruction.

GitSSeppt SteTGny's deliberate Method of
Self Destruction.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 1.-THE body
of man who registered yesterday at
Hotel Brewster as Charles Stefany was
found by the housekeeper to-day hanging
by shawl strap from gasjet in bed
room on the third floor. His toes barely
touched the floor.
Stefany evidently prepared deliberately
to commit suicide. Upon reaching the
room he had removed his shoes, coat and
collar. A loaded six-shooter lay on a table
His gripsack was open, showing good
clothing and belongings and medicine
bottles.
The man was apparently about IS years
old, of medium height and sickly looking.
The Coroner took possession of the trunk
and letter addressed to DR.. Jose Rodes of
this city.
Letters were left by Stefany to Rector
Restarick of st. Paul's, asking him to
conduct the funeral services, and to I'm
dertaker Johnson, asking him to bury
him, and said that there was $50 in the
safe of the hotel for expenses. The letter
contained a diagram showing how he
wished to be laid beside his wife, and say
ing also to give his valise and its contents
to the poor.
Stefany's wife was buried here last May.
The name on the register is ]. E. O. Ste
fanny, Oakland, but the note to the under
taker is signed Giuseppe Stefany.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Olympia and Philadelphia.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. lit is
said in department circles that the Olym-
pia will not be allowed to linger at
San Francisco any longer than is. abso-
lutely necessary. The. Philadelphia will
soon be ordered to Puget Sound. The
people living in the sound region need the
cruiser in their business, and through
their Congressional Representatives are
pulling like leeches. After her visit to the
northern coast the Philadelphia will go to
Honolulu. The Philadelphia is ready for
at Mare Island is the alteration of few
electric wires.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
MILE RACE FOR oUADs.
Il Feature of the Meeting at Masshatta,
Beach.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 17.-About
1000 persons were at Manhattan Beach
cycling track to-day to witness the first
all-professional match at this track. A
strong westerly breeze interfered with the
riders on the home stretch and prevented
anything. like record breaking. One
feature OF the programme was mile race
for quads, the first ever held ia this
country. Berlo's crew had lead of thirty
yards on the first lap, which they increased
on each succeeding lap, and they won by
sixty or seventy yards in 1:56 1-5.
Half-mile scratch, won by Walter Sanger.
Milwaukee; P. J. Berlo, Boston, second: W.
Coleman, Springfield, third. Time, / lie.
Mile handicap, won by J. Eaton, Elizabeth,
N. J. GO yards; A. w. Porter, Waltham 80
YARDS, second; G. Cutter, Boston (85 YARDS,
third. Time, 2:15.
Mile tandem scratch, won by Cutter and
Berlo, Crooks and St. Onge second, Kuhlke and
Blanvelt third. Time, 2:15 Is
Mile scratch, won by II. G. Tyler Springfield,
Mass A. W. Porter, Waltham, Mass. second !;
W: Coleman, Springfield, Mass, third. Time,
m Mile quad race, won by Berlo Cutter. Crooks
ana Starbuek; Murphy, Silvie, Eaton and
Mayor third. Time, 1 90 1-5.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
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Filed a. Biz Libel Suit.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. r7.--state
Senator Charles A. Porter to-day insti-
tuted suit against the Philadelphia In
quirer for 100000 damages for alleged
libel: The complaint declares that the
publications in the Inquirer bearing on the
construction of the Queen Lane reservoir,
in this city, are defamatory TO him. Porter
is the leader of the anti-Quay forces of the
Republican factional fight IN Pennsyl-
vania, and the Inquirer is politically OPP
posed to him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
The Funeral of a Hero.

NoRRIsTOWN, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE
artist, Thomas .Hovenden, who was killed
on Wednesday by train while. trying to
save little girl, was laid at rest to-day.
The funeral services were especially sad.
His body lay in a cloth-covered casket, and
all the ceremonies were in harmony with
the quiet, unostentatious life of the artist.
A silver plate on the lid of the casket was
inscribed with his name and date of birth
and death
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Grouer Heads Off O Storu.

BUzzARDS BAY, MASS, Aug. 1.-THE
President spent few hours fishing on the
Esther to-day. 1t having been reported
that certain New York paper intended
to publish on Sunday an exhaustive article
on the Presidents life at Buzzards Bay,
and that it would contain an interview
with him, the President sent the following
telegram to-day: "Your representative
has neither seen me nor any one connected
with my household. The publication of
any interview will be an outrageous fraud"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Raided a oitizens, Cub.

WICHITA, KANs., Aug. 17.-To-night
the police ralded the Citizens Club, char
tered institution, and placed all the en-
ployes under arrest. The officers were
acting on the instructions of Assistant
Attorney Campbell. The club is
operated on the cooperative plan, and no
drinks are sold for cash, but each member
has what he drinks charged up to his
stock
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
No Knonrledae of Judd.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 17.-Offi-
Gals of the State Department this morn
ing stated that they had no information
regarding the report published to-day that
Max Judd, Consul General to Vienna, had
been rem owed. The report was printed
several days ago, together witha statement
that he would be succeeded by man from
KentuckV
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18

untrue, as the colonization company has
held it since 1891.
This is the first effort to protect the con-
cession, and the two San Diego men now
in Jail at Ensenada are the first caught,
though it is said that fully 1000 tons have
been brought to this port by American
schooners in the past six months.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
.EastLand Libel Sui.

MILL VALLEY, CAL, Aug. ~
Wheeler Martin, postmaster of Eastland
postofice, win soon bring an action against
Charles Burrey and Edwoz d Lenhart, pub
fishers of the Marin County Herald, for
criminal libel Martin is the man who
gave Lenhart beating on the streets of
Eastland few days ago. The article at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18

ORANGE, CAL, Aug. 17.-seventeen
men started in the Orange County Wheel
mems ten and three-quarter mile road
race to-day. J. A. Engel scratch, made
the best time, S2:41, Charles E. Torrey,
second, 80 SLY, and G. B. Monaghan won
first place in SO :04; Frank E. Proud, Sec
ond place, in 37:1315.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
oosey Honored and Bruised.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Aug. 17.-Ceneral ].
Coxey of Ohio addressed 1000 people here
to-day on his non-interest-bearin bonds
and good roads bill. He was given
grand ovation and nominated for
President. A great crowd rushed up to
shake hands at the close and the platform
gave way, precipitating several hundred to
the ground. Mr.. Coxey was considerably
bruised and number of other people
were injured .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
DEATH OF MRS. BRUCE.
She Danced fifth the First President Har-
rtson at His Inauguration.

rtson at HIS Inauguration.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 17.-Mrs. La
vinia M. Bruce, member of distinguished
Maryland family, died this morning at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. NJ. German,
after brief illness, aged 70. She was
daughter of Thomas Thistle and Mrs.
Cresap Thistle and the widow of Hon.
Henry Bruce, who was until his death,
thirty years ago, a prominent attorney in
Maryland. ambassador Bayard is a cousin
of the deceased.
When entering Washington society she
danced with the first President Harrison at
his inaugural ball, and when President
Benjamin Harrison was here few years
ago she was made one of the party during
his reception.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Killed bv q Contractor.

TEXARKANA, ARK, Aug. I'D. W.
Laird, chief clerk for II. G. Lindsey, con-
tractor on the Texarkana and Fort Smith
abroad, was shot and killed by Charles
Gall agher, sub-contractor on the same
road. The killing took place in the
general office of the road. Laird had come
from Kansas City, and it is stated that the
killing grew out Of difference in settling
accounts
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Where is the Talkyrse ?

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 17.-No word
has been received from Lord Dunraven's
Valkyrie since she was sighted last Mon
day evening passing Cape Race. The
Fuerst Bismarck arrived this morning
from Hamburg and reported hazy
weather for the last two days, which
probably accounts for her not seeing the
Valkyrie.
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Time.-2:1SeA-2:16-2:1Sfh

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE
public did some very fair picking to-day
and most of the bookies quit loser.
Six furlongs, Miss Oaks won, Buenos Ayres
second, Elmo third: Time, :2015.
Six and one-half furlongs, Wild Briar won,
Victor second, Last Chance third. Time,
1:26.
Six furlongs, VALERA won, Davy. Crockett
Five furlongs, Bessie Yeiser won, Little Ell
second, Virginite third Time, LOS.
Five and one-half furlongs, Ben Wilson won,
Bridget second, Virgin third. Time, 1 10.
Six and one-half' furlongs, Paulette won,
ALBANIA Boy second, Bob Clampett third. Time,
AoUEpUUT RACETRACK, NY, Aug. "
Rabea third: Time, :03A.
One mile, Mendicant won, Chiswick second
Captain Jack third. Time, l "A. jack finished
third, but was disqualified and third place
given to Diabolus.
Six furlongs, Roller won, Ameer second,
Roundelay third. Time, :22Al
One and sixteenth miles, Mirage won, Cap
tain second, Eagle Bird third. Time, 50sz.
Five furlongs, Royal Rover won, Elizabel sec
ond. Ben Maid third; Time, ;03A.
One mile, Golden Gate won, True Penny Sec
ond, Buckeye third. Time, l :462l
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 17.--Five furlongs,
Prince Left won. Damien second, Annie Bacon
third. Time, 1929.
Six furlongs, Silk Gown won, Walter second,
Refuge third. Time, 1:15M.-
Six furlongs, Huntsman won, Merry Prince
second, ham1rO LnlrQ. lime, 1:10.
One and quarter miles, Candelabra won,
Dungarven second, Langdon third. Time,
2:1O15.
One and half miles, steepleehase Lion
Heart won, Young Arion second, Pellas third.
Time, 4:1315.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 17.-sx furlongs, White
Wings won, Mrs. Bradshaw second Hibernia
Queen third. Time, 1:16%.
Six furlongs, Forget won, Barbara Rosa
second, Dare Dollar third. Time, 1 :16.
One and sixteenth miles, Crevasse won,
John Hickey second, Mopsey' third. Time;
Six furlongs, Charles won; Upman second,
Frank Farmer third. Time, :151S
One mile, Linda won, Rey def Mar second,
Miss Galop third. Time, 1:42.
Eleven furlongs, Mariel won, Billy Mckenzie
secoud, ] B third. Time, 2:22H.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 17:-To-day's
trotting races were declared off on account
of the heavy track, and the $500 people
who were at the grounds were told they
might get their money. back if they de-
sired, or stay and see the Fitzsimmons ex-
hibition. All but about 800 remained
FitZsimmons boxed four rounds and
punched the bag. He said this was his
last exhibition before the fight with Cor
bett He will go into training at Surf
Haven. itzsimmons is in prime condi-
ton, looking much better than Corbett
did yesterday. The Buffalo Park Associa-
ton lost between $4,000 and $4,000 on
this meeting.
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Lost During q .Foo.

LONDON, Eng, Aug. 1.-THE British
schooner Soochow, trading in the China
seas, was lost near Chefoo August IL dur
ing fog. No lives were lost. She was
owned by the China Navigation Company
of London.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
COLONEL SULLIVAN DINED.
A Banquet Given by His Staff Last
Evening.

An enjoyable banquet was given last
night by Colonel w. P. Sullivan's staff at a
stylish downtown restaurant. There vas
quite a large party present, and among
those at table were several friends OF the
colonel.
An original menu card, made striking
with siIhouettes OF the staff and quotations
appropriate to each officer, was the cause
Of considerable amusement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Pensions for CaIiforniams

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE
following pensions have been. issued to
benehciaries in California: Henry |. Cam
eron, Middletown; Herschel w. How
land, Eureka, minor of Eugene Erb, San
Francisco; Della Donovan, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
Loot of a Postofice.

FOND DU LAC, WIS, Aug. 1.-THE
Fond du Lac postoffice was entered by
burglars last night, who made away with
about $400 in cash and stamps, and the
contents of the registered mail. There is
no clew to the robbers.
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Jasper Madison is rapidly becoming at home
taking the jumps, and ere long will be de-
cidedly interesting factor in steeplechases. He
was a fine rider on the fat and easily outin-
ished Cairns yesterday.