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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
addressed by Il. r. Il. and Young MEMS
Institute Represeutafires.

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. 22-Washing-
toms birthday was generally observed here
to-day. In the afternoon there was a
parade and drill of the local military COM
panies. In the evening there were two
large gatherings of citizens.
The celebration at the Avon Theater
was under the auspices OF the American
Protective Association, and the place was
packed to suffocation. D. D. Bowman de-
,llvered the address OF the evening, in which
little or no reference was made to sec
tartan subjects, but he spoke of Ameri-
canism in a general sense.
At Masonic Hall the celebration was
under the auspices of the Young Mems
Institute, and James F. Smith of San
Francisco delivered an eloquent address
in which he defended his church from
what he termed unjust and unwarranted
attacks. The population of the towl di-
vided between the two places, and many
had to be turned away. The city officials
were on the stage at the Avon and many
prominent citizens at the Masonic Hall.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
PASADENA'S GUESTS.
Los Angeles County Christian Es,dearor
Societies Meet.

Societies Meet.
PASADENA, CAL, Feb. 22.-The annual
convention of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor of Los Angeles
County met to-day at the First Presby-
terian Church. The morning session
opened at 10 o'clock with devotional exer-
cises, led by Rev. n. g. H. Fife pastor of the
Pasadena First Presbyterian Church. An
address of welcome, by Professor A. L.
Hamilton OF the Throop Polytechnic In
stitute, was responded to by Thornton
FitZhugh of Riverside.
The afternoon session was devoted to
junior work, papers being read by the
younger members of the society. Miss
Curtiss presented paper on junior work.
w. G.. Stuchell of Los Angeles delivered
an address on the practical possibilities of
good citizenship work on the individual
society. An open parliament followed.
The evening session was noteworthy for
| an interesting paper by George T aylor OF
Pasadena upon the attitude of Christian
Endeavorers of England ana America in
case of war and convention sermon by
Rev. ]. K. Fowler of Los Angeles upon
the work of the association. The conven-
tion closed with a conservation service.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
sANCA MONICA RACES.
Cycling Contests at the Recently Opene
Southern Pacific Pdrk.

Cycling Contests at the Recently Opened
Southern Pacitic Fdrk.
SANTA MONICA, CAL, Feb. 22.-The
bicycle meet here at the Southern Pacific
track drew a large attendance. In the
class races only member of the Stearns
racing team were competitors.
The first race on the programme was a
one-mile military novice race, with the
following starters: William G. Tuthill,
A. G. f. Dee, G. F. Wilcox, Lester Kav-
anaugh, Earl G. Glenn. J. D. Loudermilk,
William II. Schnedding, W. E. Harmon and
E. c. Van Buskirk. The race was run in
heats, kavanaugh winning the first in
2:43 4-5; Glenn the second in 2:49; Wilcox
the third and the race in 500 5-5.
The second event on the programme was
a one-third mile post, class B, with six
starters. NJ. Campbell, w. ]. Edwards,
E. Winsett, T. E. Schefski, Earl H. Kiser
and W. Hatton. Scbefski won, Kiser Sec
ond, Hatton third. Time, :45.
The third event, onemile post, class b,
had as starters Arthur Griffin, NJ. A. Case
nave, Frank Coty, B. D. Parker, Charles
E. Torey, Earl &. Glenn, C. G. Robbins,
Will Evans, ]. D. Loudermilk, w. L. Har-
mon and Fritz Lacy. Lacy won all three
laps easily. Time, 2:90 As.
The one-mile post class B had Hatton,
Schefski, Kiser, Edwards and Campbell as
starters Hatton won, kiser second, Schef-
ski third. Time 2:15 3-5.
The starters in the one-mile handicap,
class A, were handicapped as follows: c..
E. Patterson, $50 yards; Earl G. Glenn, J.
D. Loudermilk and J. r. Schafer, 125
yards; Frank Coty, NJ. A. Casenave,
Charles E. Tory and l.. Lawton, rs yards !;
c. G. Robbins and c. Hewitt, scratch.
ErTf / ocyr
nave third. Time 2:l7 4-5.
In the one-miIe handicap, class B, the
starters and handicaps were: 0. L. Pick
ard, 100 yards; John F. Staver and G. Win
sett, rs yards; W. L. Randall % yards; W.
Hatton, so yards; Earl Kiser, ]. NJ. Camp
bell and w. J. Edwards, scratch. 1t was
beautiful race. Hatton won, Staver sec
ond, Winsett third. Time 2:193-5
a hve-mlle military relay race under the
conditions that the contestants be mem
bers OF the National Guard of California
and enlisted at least sixty days prior to
date of the race; that the rider be in
marching order, with rife and bayonet,
minus Overcoat and blanket, wear fatigue
campaign hat and leggins, carry reguIa-
ton canteen filed with water, haversack
with equivalent of weight of two DAYS
emergency rations (four pounds and thir-
teen ounces), carry also fourty ROUNDS of
ball cartridges for a 45-caliber Springfield
rifle, either in web belt or cartridge boxes,
the minimum weight of wheel to be nlne-
teen pounds. was next contested. Com
pany Cwas represented by George H Wei
| ington, c. Wilcox, E. c. Van Buskirk, J..
D. Loudermilk and A. c. T. Dee; Com
pany E by William Z. Hermon, w. G.
TuthiIl, Lester kavanaugh, William H -.
Schnedding and R. s. Taylor. Company c
won.
Schefski then raced an exhibition mile
paced by the sextuplet, going the distance
in 2:09 1-5.
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DYING IN SALEM PRISON,
"Bunko" Kelly, the Murderer of
George w. Sayres, Has Not
Long to Live.
Prison Officials Believe He Will Soon
Tell Who Hired Him to Be-
come an Assassin.

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. 22.-Jam es
"Bunko'D Kelly the hired assassin of
George W.. Sayres, whose murder in
September, 1894, created widespread sem
sation, is reported dying in the Salem
penitentiary. a State prison official
says that since "Bunko" arrived at the
prison he has been in detected mood
and has been given to melancholy. Some
times he would go for days without
speaking to any one or even looking al
those who CHANGED to be around him.
Several times he has suffered hemorrhage ges
of the lungs and has lost grea. amount
of blood. As a natural consequence the
drain on his system has been great and he
is very weak.
The "Bunko" Kelly of to-day is a far
different man from the one who was con.
yicted of the murder of George w. Sayres,
and it is doubtful if any of his old-time
friends would recognize him. Humilia-
tion seems to have cut much of figure in
Kelly's case. He complains but little and
seems disinclined to discuss his case.
However, it is generally understood that
he may be tempted to throw some light on
the murder case, which would undoubt-
edly make matters very unpleasant for
persons directly and indirectly concerned.
Kelly Will give no lntlmatlon to this effect
and declares to Outsiders that the day will
come when he will be fully exonerated,
and that justice will be neted out to his
prosecutors.
Kelly's face is as black as a negro's and
his form is as bent as that of an old m an.
He walks with difficulty and his condition
is such as to inspire sympathy. The
officials who were instrumental in sending
Kelly 20 prison for the murder of Sayres
have always said that some time the ex-
boarding house runner would break down
and make a confession. Something in
teresting may be expected from Bunko
Kelly before he dies in his prison cell
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
FOOTBALL At AUBURN.
The English Colony Eteren Defeated by
he 0nEI0aGs.

The English Colony EEeren Defeated by
the OakLagds.
AUBURN, CAL, Feb. 22.-The annual
football festival by the members of the
Placer County English Colony began here
with game at the Auburn racetrack this
afternoon between the colony team and an
eleven termed the Oaklands. The associ-
alton rules were observed and a very
pretty exhibition was given. The Oak
lands won by single goal, kicked within
a minute of the start. The colony team
combined we'll and the Oakland defense
was something extraordinary. Fully 2000
people witnessed the match and the city
was in holiday attire.
Tomorrow game according to Rugby
rules VIII be played at the colony grounds
near Penryn between the same teams.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
"A STREAK OF LUCK"
A Mining Man Falls Right on
His Feet in This State.
Found Some Camps That Did Not
"Pan Out"

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS IN THE
L world that will stand as landmarks long
as the English language is spoken, and not an
inconspicuous one is the typical Californian
gold-miner. He has fewer traits that leave
disagreeable memory than most Of the rugged
types of the world; and he has more OF the
genuine manly spirit than most people who get
lauded for their conspicuous bravery. Accus-
toned to face hard times as well as ''the har-
vest of plenty he learns. without knowing it
almost, to sympathize with the "weak and
weary" And when things do not look par
dcularly roseate with him he accepts the con-
dltlon OF affairs with a complacency that is
matchless as well admirable One of the
younger men who to-day are to be found try
ing to carve out for themselves "name and
fame" in the mines is Mr.. A. Burton, who is
now in the great gold-bearing section of Grass
Valley. Mr.. Burton is an honest, good-natured
fellow. he has had his share of misfortune,
too. and when few months ago he was stricken
right In the middle of his work with most
dangerous disease it seemed as though fate had
determined to down him." But he imme-
diately "struck out" for the Hudson Medical
Institute, the Institution which has become so
famous on account of the wonderfully clever
work OF the specialists practicing there, and as
a result he is back at work again, and thank
full for what has been done for him. He has
written as follows to the managers:
GRASS VALLEY, CAL. Aug. 10 1898
Hudson Medical Institute. san Francisco. Cal
Gentlemen: I have received three letters from
you which were sent to Downieville. / have been
10 Gold Valley and to Nevada and through nearlv
all the mining camps ever since, and that was the
reason that L did not get my mail before The
medicine that took did me lots of good, and
shall soon send for some more. Yours respect
fully, A. BURTON.
So although Mr.. Burton has not "struck it
very rich in the mining camps recently he
certainly made no mistake when he became
sick as to where to go. But every one has the
same experience who applies to this 'rMecca
for all the sick' for assistance. Thousands Of
testimonials bear out the absolute truth of this
assertion. For instance:
+. Minturn, st. Louis, Mo-: al desire to ex-
press my sincere thanks for the careful and
conscientious manner in which my case has
been treated by YOU"
S. n. Hooker of Los Angeles writes: az now
feel as though l am a cured and well man."
K. C. Taft of Stowe. Cal, says: al am feeling
fine without sign of disease now"
G. Fl. Bent: "By the time get the medicine
taken that I have now don't think that will
need any more"
1t is a satisfactory thing to see all these ex-
pressions of good opinion and good will coming
in, as they do, by the hundreds daily to the
physicians of the great Hudson Institute, af-
fording further proof that if you are suffering
from any durable disease there is place
where you will get help so PROMPTLY and
SATISFACTORILY.
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Both the Gold and the Silver
Trophies Will Go to the
Same Regiment.
RESULT WITH THE PISTOLS
Sergeant Farrar of Troop B Heads the
List With Forty.Seven
Points.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 22.-Musi-
clan Thomas Ajax of sthe old Eighth
Infantry is the champion rife shot of the
National Guard of California, having won
that honor and the gold medal at the
championship shoot in Sacramento to-
day. Private E. Z. Walsh of the same
regiment won the silver medal by making
the same score, 46 points, Ajax having
Creedmoored him. 1t is possible that, on
their own ranges, there are many of those
who contested to-day who are capable of
making even a greater number of points
than did the winner in to-day's contest,
and there was some little complaint be-
favorable TO a right pull shot.
Colonel George B. Sperry, inspector-gen-
eral of rife practice on Governor Budd' s
staff, supervised the contest. He was as
sisted by Captain Sutliff of the First In
fantry and Lieutenant E. S. Heller of the
Fifth Infantry as range officers, Lieu
tenant Il. w. Rivett of the Second In
fantry and Lieutenant Dasher of the Sixth
Infantry as scorers, and Lieutenant Eaton
of the Sixth Infantry and Lieutenant
Pirkey of the Second Infantry at the butts.
OF the entire mum Der of participants who
were entitled TO compete, over 75 per cent
were present, several of whom came from
the southern portion Of the State. The
distance shot over was 200 wards, and the
rife used was the Springfield 5-caliber.
The score follows:
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Reindeer for Alaska.

TACOMA. WASH, Feb. 22.--Advices re-
celved to-day from Alaska state that an
effort will be made by the Alaskan author
ltles to secure from 1900 to 1000 reindeer
There are already 1000 at Port Clarence.
near Bering Straits. With 5000 reindeer.
the annual increase would be at least 1900
once herd is established in Alaska a
plentiful supply of the best food will be-
come everywhere available, and while
dogs travel at the rate of thirty-five miles
day, reindeer travel ninety. The danger
to the miners and settlers, who run the
risk OF starving should their provisions
give out, would then be removed.
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IN CAMP At VISALIA.
T'vo Companies of Militia Turn Out fo
n Drill

1fco Co,npanses of Mititia TMrn Out for
Drill.
BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Feb. 22.-Com-
pany E of Visalia and Company G of
bakersfield went into camp last night at
the fair grounds for a two days drill. The
camp is under the command of Major
Chisholm and has been named Camp CHS
holm. both companies turned out their
full strength, Company E under the COM
mand OF Captain Byrnes and Company G
under Captain Cook
The event of the day was sham battle
in the afternoon, in which the local G. A
K. post and members of the Citizens
Guard, organized during the great railroad
strike, were on one side and the guards on
the other. This evening ball was given
to the visitors and reception at the camp
to the veterans, both Union and Confed-
crate.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
FIRE At SONORA.

Ftdmes Distroy the Fyourmius and an
adjoining Residence.
STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. 22.-The Sonora
City Flourmills. at Sonora, were burned to
the ground Thursday. The fire was dis
covered shortly after IL o'clock, but it had
gained such headway that it was found
impossible to check it. The fire brigade
worked hard. but the flames caught the
residence adjoining, occupied by Henry
Wilson, which also burned. The total loss
is over $S000 with very little insurance.
The fourmill was the only large build
ing in Sonora except the lunber-m mills. 1t
was erected in 1854, and was owned by
w. 81. Chamberlain, and operated under
lease by William Kruger.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
Fresno Beats Porterrik1e.

PORTERVILLE, CAL, Feb. 22.-The
second OF a series OF games between the
Fresno and Porterville baseball teams was
played here to-day, resulting in victory
for the Fresnoans. The score was to 8.
The teams are recognized as the best in
San Joaquin Valley, and much interest
was manifested by the largest number of
people that ever congregated to witness a
baseball game in Porterville Another
game will be played between the same
teams tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
MINERS MFET ar SPOKANE.
Adcocdte the addition of a Minister OF
Mines to the National Cabtnet.

dUc0cdte the addition OF a Minister Of
Mines to the National Cabinet.
SPOKANE, WASH, Feb. pa meeting
OF the executive committee consisting of
the second vice-presidents of the North
west Miners Association, was held here to-
day. Considerable active work was done
and this afternoon several interesting
papers were read. That of Judge Heyborn
on. 'Extralateral Rights received great
applause anu after its reading a resolution
was adopted. in effect that this miniug
association formulate bill for Congress
along the line of Judge Heyhorn's sugges-
ton, to be presented 10 all other associa-
tlons of like character and with their
assistance prepare one and ask its adoption
by Congress.
A very important paper on the "Addi-
ton 10 the Cabinet of Minister of Mines"
was read by Hon. Aaron Parker of idaho
and this matter the convention also re-
solved to take up and to ask other mining
associations to join in the movement. To-
night the association sat at banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
Scott Held for assault.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 22.-Emmet
Scott, who stabbed Louis Garlic with a
pocketknife last night, has been charged
with assault to commit murder. The
wound is below the ribs and not consid-
cred dangerous. The trouble occurred at
Carlllo's house, and arose over GARLIC or
dering Scott from the house.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
A Bon. a Match and am Enp1osion.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 22.-Ernest Del
niue, a 17-year-old boy who resides on
Stockton avenue, this afternoon found a
Illuminating cap in the street. He ap-
piled match to it anG the cap exploded,
blowing off the top of the thumb and first
finger on the boys left hand. He was re-
moved to the Receiving Hospital and the
thumb b and first finger ampuIated at the
first Joint.
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Shfrleu Goes Free.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 22.-The charge of
perjury against Eugene G. Shirley was dis
missed by Judge Lorigan yesterday
owing to lack of evidence to warrant a
trial of the charge Shirley was a witness
in the Pyle-Piercy breach-of-promise suit,
and gave damaging testimony for the de
fendant. He subsequently modihed his
statement but this did not satisfy Miss
Pyle, and she swore to a charge of perjury.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23

District Wheelmen will hold a fve-mile
handicap road race over their course at
Wayne Jstation Sunday morning. The en-
tries and handicaps are as follows: George
Caldwell and T. T. O'Brien. 2:45; F. Lynn
and B. S. Fox, l :45; d. W. O. Brien, 1:30;
L. P. Goland and D. E. O'Brien, 100, and
J. A. Harrington, Paul Mccoy, Ed Mauk
and NJ. J. O'Brisn, scratch.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
YOSEMITE PARK ABUSES,
Mariposans Ask Representative
Johnson to Aid in Redress.
ing Grievances.
The Congressman in Letter Promises
to Do All in His Power to
That End.

MARIPOSA, CAL, Feb. 22.-The Gazette
OF this morning contains an importantlet
ter from Congressman Grove L. johnson
on the subject of the Yosemite National
Park. The matter is one of the most in
tense interest throughout half dozen
mountain counties and the action of }. A.
Adair, editor of the Mariposa Gazette, is
highly commended on all sides. The Ca
zette's article is transmitted in full:
Recently the editor of the Gazette wrote
to the Hon. Grove L. Johnson calling his
attention to grievances that exist IN con.
nection with the Yosemite National Park.
Mr.. Johnson's reply is printed herewith.
1t is manly and straightforward and if the
people aggrieved do not post their repre-
sentatives to fight their Battle they have
no cause for complaint against him. The
Gazette has initiated this movement for
redress and will be glad to hear from per
sons aggrieved and assist them in obtain
ing their rights.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
Signaled to Ne,ocastle.

NEWCASTLE, CAL, Feb pa divi-
sion of the Third Brigade Signal Corps of
Sacramento to-day signaled between the
Capitol dome and Newcastle, distance of
thirty miles, with a four-inch heliograph.
Several messages were sent and answers
received.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
Oil DeDot Burned.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 22.-An oil
depot conducted by ]. c. Hall at the cor
ner of Park avenue and Locust street was
gutted by fire this afternoon. 1t is not
known how the blaze started, but it is
supposed to have resulted from spon-
taneous combustion. Hall was painfully
burned about the hands and face. Halls
residence adjoining was also Quilted. The
place was well stocked with oil, and Hall s
loss is about $500. The buildings are
owned by Mrs. Laine of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
SAN LUIS oBIsPo WINS.
PGso RobIes' Football Team Defeated by
Narroac Margin.


SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL, Feb. 22.-The
long anticipated football match between
the high school elevens of Paso Robles
and San Luis Obispo was played here this
afternoon on the Ramona Hotel grounds
and was witnessed by large number of
people, many coming from Paso Robles
and surrounding towns. On New Year S
day the team from the springs was beaten
without scoring point. Nothing daunted,
however, the boys picked up new material
and came here to-day confident Of success.
The contest was for beautiful silver
urn. presented by Professor Hammond OF
the San Luis Obispo High School, and a
splendid game was played, resulting: San
LUIS Obispo 6, Paso Robles 4.
Good music was played by brass band,
adding much to the enjoyment of the
spectators.
Wnyne Stotioss Road Race.
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for sand to-day, was caved on and had his
head badly cut and a leg broken. He lay
unconscious and partly buried in the sand
from o'clock in the morning until 4
O'Clock in the afternoon, when a neighbor
happened along and dug him out
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
.Ne,c Denot for Seattle.

SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. 22.-President
]. J. Hill of the Great Northern announced
to-day that he would at once begin the
construction of a 100000 depot and terml-
mails for his road in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
The TenesueIan Com mission.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 22.-Tbe
We enezuelan Commission held no formal
meeting yesterday on account of the
absence of Mr.. Coudert and Professor
Gilman, but Justices Brewer and Alvey
and DR.. White were in consultation st the
commission Office with the geographical
expert and as upon other days of the past
two weeks were engaged in studying the
have accumulated in vast proportions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
CARS AND HoRsEs BURNED.

Considerable Damage Done 6y Ttco East
erN Fires.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Early this
morning the bursting of gaspipe set fire
to the large livery barn and boarding
stable OF Ducat & Grantham. There were
sixty-two head of horses and large num-
Der OF bnggies and other vehicles in the
barn at the time. Sixty of the horses,
many of them valuable blooded ANIMALS,
were burned to death and the building
was destroyed. The loss is about $5O, 600.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. 21.-A fire to-
night at the corner of Kent street and
University avenue dest royed the street
railway barns and 100 streetcars. The
loss is about $1OO, 900.
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a Brent.rood Farmer Injured.

BRENTWOOD, CAL, Feb. %. - Peter
King, wealthy landowner and farmer Of
this place while digging in Marsh Creek
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Fifteen Families Homeless and Destitute.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. 22.-Fifteen
families were made homeless and several
penniless by a fire which wrecked four
houses and damaged eight others at Can
ton this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
The match wi

The match with pistols was won by Ser
geant G. Farrar of Troop B, Captain H A.
Wegener OF the Second Brigade second.
The score follows:
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