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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
GHIRARDELLI FREE.
The Prosecution Had No Evidence to
Connect Him With the varni
Murder.

OAKLAND, CAL, April 24.-Michael
Ghirardelli, who was charged with the
murder of Felice Varni in the foothills
back of Elmhurst On December 1, 1895.
was acquitted by jury to-day without
their leaving their seats. The case has
been on trial week, but the District At
torney produced no more evidence than
was had before the Coroner's jury, which
refused to charge any one with the crime.
When he rested to-day the defense re-.
quested Judge Greene to instruct the iury
to acquit, which he did.
After the Coroners inquest Detective II.
Y. Herbert swore to a complaint charging
limin ary examination one witness testified
to seeing the body at $3.50 on the day 1t
was found by Deputy Sheriff, while
another swore he had seen Varni alive at
II 80 the same day. The gun expert also
testified that the shells found on the
ground near Varni could have been fired
only from Devencenzfs gun.
Justice Cliff held him for trial, how
ever, but when the same testimony was
presented in the Superior Court the Dis
trict Attorney said he was surprised and
would have to agree to an acquittal. Judge
Greene told the jury it was optional with
them to disregard his suggestions or not.
He, however, desired to suggest to them
which he would have suggested had not
the District Attorney consented. They re-
turned such verdict and the defendant
was set free.
The case of Devencenzi and Lazaretto.
who are also held on the same charge. ia
set for next Tuesday, and it is very prob.
able that it will not be pressed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
FOLDED THE GERMAN FLAG
The San Francisco Schuetzen
Verein Will Garry 1t
No More.
At It's May Festival the Veren Will
First Appear With the Cali.
fornian En- blem.

The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein has
determined to fold up its time-honored
German banner and to keep it as
memory. And henceforth the bear flag of
California will be carried instead of the
EN- blem of the fatherland beside the stars
ard stripes.
For thirty-six years the San Francisco
Schuetzen Verein has held May festival
and always with good success. With
every recurring May fete of the verein the
beautiful red, white and black silk flag
foated above the marching sharpshooters
and was planted over the scene of their
festivities, always sharing the honors with
the United States emble m. This coming
May festival of he shooting verein will be
marked by an innovation in flags, for the
banner of California will take the place of
the German one.
The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein is
the only independent military company in
California that did State service. When
Lincoln was assassinated it acted as
guard at Montgomery and California
streets, at the old Alta office. It's duty
was to preserve peace and to protect prop
erty, which it performed faithfully. Until
the Franco-Prussian war the company was
satisfied with the American flag, but then
1t first carried the German emblem. Nor
was this banner ever relinquished till the
recent law regarding Independent military
companies went into effect.
This law provided that independent
companies could not turn out with arms
without having first received permission
from the Governor of the State.
The Schuetzen Verein received permis-
sion from Governor James H. Budd to
parade under arms on condition that it
would not do so with the German flag.
The alternative was gladly accepted, and
the old flag has been hung up in the
armory at California Hall as a memento
of days gone by.
ITO show our feeling in the natter
said member of the company yesterday,
1--WE have got fine flag of the State with
its bear and emblems of the California
republic. 1t is our intention to turn out
as Americans with Old Glory and the
California bear flag hereafter. Our first
outing with the new flag will be on the
occasion of our thirty-seventh May festi-
val at Shell Mound Park next month We
are unanimous on this-that we are all
Americans and proud to carry these
banners"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
THE VALLEY ROAD.
Agent Young Tells New Things About
1t and the Public School Su-
perintend ency.

G. s. Young. of the real estate firm of
Young & Lang, is now in charge of right
of-way matters of the San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company.
Yesterday he left for Fresno to enter upon
his duties-securing the right of way be-
tween Fresno and Bakersfield. With three
or four exceptions, where condemnation
suits are necessary, the right OF way has
been secured as far as Fresno.
A CALL reporter saw Mr.. Young before
he started south.
Mr.. Young said: "The company will
have a new policy beyond Fresno. Up to
the present time the people have known
just where the company would build the
road; hereafter and south of Fresno the
disposition of the people shown in the
subsidies offered and the rights of way
given will have much to do in shaping the
policy OF the company relative to the line
to be accepted.
Notwithstanding the great popularity
of President Spreckels and his associates
among the people of San Joaquin Valley
the stand and deliver methods and
'cinch' game on the part OF many of the
landowners have given the company a
great deal of trouble and caused serious
delays. Beyond Fresno it will be REQUIRED
that to secure the line the right of way
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
TO |NDORSE The BILL.
Manufacturers and Producers
Desire a Department of
Commerce.
Send Resolutions to Washington Urg.
ing the Aid of California
Representatives.

The Manufacturers and Producers As
sociation has prepared resolutions lndors-
ing the bill in Congress for the establish
ment of an executive department of the
Government to be known as the Depart
ment of Commerce and Manufactures.
The resolutions have been forwarded to
Washington, and read as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April "a, 1896.
To Pacific Coast Senators and Congressman and
Committee ON Commerce of Sendte-DEAR SIR: At
a meeting of the board OF directors of this asso-
citation held yesterday afternoon the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The question of the establishment
OF an executive department of the Government
to be known as the Department of Commerce
and Manufactures has been brought to the
attention of the Man ufacturers' and Producers
Association of California; and, whereas, the
attention of this association has been further
drawn to the fact that there has...been intro
duced in the Senate of the United States a bill
Is. PAD providing for the establishment of
such department, the appointment of Sec
retary and other officers, and prescribing the
duties OF said officers and the jurisdiction of
said department.; and, whereas, the provisions
OF said bill have been carefully considered by
the board OF directors of this association; and,
whereas, 1t is the opinion of this board that
such department should be established at
the earliest possible date, therefore be it
Rssosved. a. That this association does hereby
| the provisions thereof; and be it further
Resolved That this association dees hereby
urge the Committee of Commerce. to which
committee said bill has been referred, to favor
ably report the same to the Senate at the earli-
est possible date; and be 1t further
Resolved That the California delegation in
Congress be urged to reuder such assistance as
may be in their power to aid in the passage of
said bill; and be it fuIt ther
RESOLVED, That the secretary of this associa-
ton be and he is hereby instructed to transmit
a copy of these preambles and resolutions to
each member of the Committee of Commerce
N m n f0d Ginfn Can 60 fr,a
ber OF the California delegation in Congress.
Adopted by the board April 81, 1896.
For your Information will state that this
association has a membership of about 14OO
of the leading IN manufacturers and producers of
the State of California
RThanking you in advance for the considera-
ton this subject will receive at your hands,
am, for the association. yours truly,
/, Z. MEAD, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
the opening event at odds of Is


to 1.
OF the many hard iolts the talent re-
celved during the day, Miss Maxim's de-
1eat oy All over was the most expensive.
Inc mare composed one of a trio that
started In the fourth race on the card, over
mile, and with but eightv-nine pounds in
the saddle, opened in the betting at / to 2.
Notwithstanding the fact that it was all
that All Over could do to beat that ordi-
nary performer Doubtful on Wednesday,
he was very heavily backed to beat the
lilly, his odds gradually being rubbed from
215 to to to s.
The daughter of Maxim receded in the
betting to to 10. Thornhill was lightly
played at lengthy odds. The favorite, who
was cut OF at the start, took the lead around
the hrst turn and set q very merry pace
to the stretch. Here she began firing, and
on the journey to the wire was easily
beaten out by All Over in the fast time of
1:424.
realization, although notorious mud
lark, has performed with such Indifferent
success the past winter that neither the
stable nor the public took much stock in
him, and he went to the post at odds of Is
to for the opening six-furlong dash. He
led throughout, and won easily, with Can
dor. to choice, finishing in the place.
Malnstay, the even money choice, was in
terfered with soon after the start, and ran
unplaced.
The Burns & Waterhouse Sir Modred
colt Adam Andrew was 2 to 5 chance for
the half mile scramble. but in driving
finish through the stretch with Lost Girl
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must be given free of charge, and other
special inducements offered on the part of
the people,"
1t is expected that the railroad will be
completed to Fresno, distance OF 125
miles, by the middle of August, and mean
while Mr.. Young will have plenty of time
to ascertain the sentiments of the people
along the line between Fresno and Bakers
field and report to the company what line
should be adopted.
When asked whether or not he had, as
had been reported given up his fight for
School Superintendent of San Francisco.
he replied, why, OF course not"
With due Difference to Judge Trout and
his Judicial opinion, I have the same
high regard for the opinion of my attor-
neys, Messrs. Estee, Cross and Watt, that
had before the decision was rendered
from the bench. 1t is ques-
ton of constitutional and statutory law
and not one of fact sifted out of conflicting
testimony OF witnesses; hence the Judge
on the bench has no advantage in the
way OF information over any other lawyer.
Our brief was filed in the Supreme Court
long ago. but as yet Babcock's attorneys
have not answered, and it is evident that
their policy is one of long delay"
us it true, as reported by an evening
paper, that you are to come before the
people again this election for this posi-
tion?''
''One fight at time is quite enough. AS
have already intimated, l expect that
the decision of the Supreme Court will be
that am now the legally appointed Su-
perintendent of Schools. At present am
not in politics, but am attending strictly to
business and the best interests of the Val
lev road"
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and Lena, had to be content with third
place. Lost Girl, at to in the ring, got

and Lena, had to be content with third
place. Lost Girl, at to in the ring, got
the decision by nose.
Another favorite was bowled over in a
seven-furlong run, decided over the inside
course. Decision went to the post IL 70
5 choice. but chased out in the lead with
Sea Spray and the chances of both were
ruined. Jack Richelieu, backed from to
4. took the command in the stretch, and,
ridden out, beat Monita length. Sea
Spray lasted long enough to get the show.
A first choice finally gained brackets in
the fifth race, cheap five and half furlong
selling spin. Backed down to Is to
favorite. Red Bird managed to shake
Myron off and beat him out length at the
wire. Cardwell was poor third, with the
others struggling in.
MidIo, the Burns & Waterhouse entry,
was dropped into soft spot in the last
race at the same distance as the race pre-
ceding, and, after getting away none too
well, threaded his way through the bunch
and won by half length from Jim Boze-
man. The winner was heavily played at
odds Of Ii to 10.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
Fair and Fruitful

AS the West is, it is often malarous But It ia
pleasant to know that competent safeguard in
the shape of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters exists.
which absolutely nullifies the poison of miasms.
Westernbound emigrants should bear this in mind.
Nor should 1t be forgotten the Bitters is sterling
remedy for dyspepsia, biliousness, constipation.
kidney and nervous complaints and rheumatism
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
He Defeated the Red.Hot Fayorite.
Miss Maxim, Very
Handily.
TWO FAvoRITEs COME FIRST.
Lost Girl Took a Race in Game Fash.
lon-Jack Rich, lie u Ran Decidedly
Improved Race.

The track was again Just to the liking
oI the weo-footed horses yesterday, and
overlooked ones upset calculations in
several instances The threatening aspect
OF the weather kept the attendance down,
ana the bookmakers did light business.
Favorites were successful on but two oc-
caslons. The California stables Realisa.
ton was the longest-pr.ced outsider to win,
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
MIR. Gibson to address Young Mon.

George Gibson, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist
Church, will speak and sing at the special
evangelical services at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall, Mason and Ellis
treets. Seats free to all young men.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
Sentenced to One Year.

7. Yamata, the japanese convicted of snug
Cling forty-seven dozen of silk handkerchiefs
into the United States, was sente need to one
year in prison by Judge Morrow yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25

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w II Chapton, Texas
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ID Earl, Cal
II Z Brown, Peteluma
q Rounds, Vallejo
c B Webster, Suisun
Z II Staples, Suisun
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Mrs ] A ull, Los Angeles
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& II Hammett, Kansas
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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
HOTEL ARRIV AIS.
PALACE HOTEL.

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II Johnston, n Y
w l. Woodrow, San Jose
c A Dunison. Det roit
d III J Lewis, Pittsburg
g L Averill, Syracuse
o III Lindley, Los Angeles
j M Neil & ", Santa Cruz
G w Lynch, San Diego
q II Ferguson, n Y
Mrs E Eldred. Chicago
Mrs c + Yerkes. Chicago
j III Hohns & w, Cal
c II Gillett, Chicago
s ID ID Porter d W, Utah
J A Horba ch, Nebra ska
s S Swain, n Y
G H Hildreth, Chicago
HOUSE.
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DIR Ed wd 4 Shiels. Cal
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Col ID B Fairbanks, Cal
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l. p Turner & W, Or
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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25
THE CALL" RACING CHART.

mn r sksy Clubs Spring Hetng
1912 FIRST hAcE-six
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-25

Imp. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
John A. Early Rose
Observation-Disclosures
Fitziames-Springiike
Imp. Eric-Rocket
Frank Rhoades-Belle
f'orester-Maretana
Imp. Inverness-Affinity
Fanotus-Mt City Belle
Ben Ali-Ezza
Fresno-Sister Jim Douglass
Regent-Sadie
The advocate., 1896-03-25

II is somewhat odd tothink that the
camera is now 10 much part Of Awhaler's
equipment as it is Of an engineers. In
running railroads through crowded
communities, either above or below the
surface Of the ground, the camera Is
busy on both sides Of the road, we'll in
front Of the workmen, or excsvators.
This is obviously the railway compsny's
way Of protecting themselves against
possible suits for damage 70 buildings at
subsequent date. If a claim is
brought into court a picture is taken Of
the building as it stands. This is COM
pared with the picture taken before the
line was laid, and on this comparison
alone the question is frequently decided.
No big ship ever leaves port now with
out kodak aud asupply Of Photographic
materials This Is especially the case
with Whslers and other ships which 20
out on long cruises The day of listen
ing to whalers' yarns has passed. He
must now show the photograph for
everything. A whale is worth from
5000 to $1,000, and as it costs from
$4,000 to $4,000 to send out and main
tain a whaler and her crew for her
catch, the men who furnish the money
want to be assured Of the diligent con.
duct Of the expedition. Parties 60 DO
longer on loafng cruise and return in
nine or ten months mpty-handed, after
having eaten up a huge store Of
provisions and run the wage bill into
the higher thousands. Every place the
ship touches has to be photographed,
and Photographic transcript has to be
shown Of every important incident OF
the cruise.-6t. Louis Globe Democrat.
The advocate., 1896-03-25
HOW Moose Shed Thelr Horns.

Very few people have every seen q
bull moose shed his horns. This trans
formation usually takes place between
January and January 8, during which
time the animal is very ugly. The bull
moose in the Ellerton Moose Park in
Roseau commenced shedding his horns
on the date mentioned and during the
process performed some queer antics.
He would run and jump at everything
in his way, butt trees and fences, and his
mates were driven by the big fellow
hither and thither. A kicking broncho
was turned into the. park, and for few
moments the fight was terrific, the
broncho coming out winner with his
heels. Finally the moose backed away
and made q run for the horse. This
was too much for the bronoho, who fed
for dear life, with the moose in full pur-
suit. The race was made around the
corral ten times before the moose could
be stopped and the horse taken away
from the enraged animal, which was
accomplished with no little trouble and
danger. It will be some time before
that broncho can be induced to mingle
with moose.-MiNneGpOliS Journal.
The advocate., 1896-03-25
How Thread is Numbered.

The question, "Why is spool cotton
numbered as it ia, and why are the
figures not used in regular order?" is
often asked. The explanation is this:
The numbers on the spools express the
number Of "hanks" which are required
to wind a pound. The very finest spin
ming rarely exceeds 800 hanks to the
pound, while in the cosrsest there is
about a half pound in each hank. The
more common qualities, however, those
from which sewing thread is usually
made, run from ten to fifty hanks to the
pound, and the spools on which it is
wound are numbered ten to fifty in
accordance. Boston Journal Of Com
f)1eTce,
The advocate., 1896-03-25
Mexican Meals.

The Mexican eats nothing in the
morning except coffee and rolls. His
breakfast at p. M, and dinner at Up.
M, are exactly alike, and meat and eggs
predominste, while vegetables, except
red peppers, are scsnt. Beans, black
and brown, stewed and served as paste,
are in evidence at each meal and Mexico
really out-beans Boston. Another favor
ite dish is tortillas, q fat baked pancake
made of Indian corn, and in every
village one sees hundreds Of Indian
women making these cakea-iSt. LoTis
Globe Democrat.
The advocate., 1896-03-25
Boil the Raln-Water.

A great many people think rsin-water
is perfectly pure, and use it unreservedly,
without filtering or boiling. But who
knows what regions Of impurity it may
recently have visited? just before it
came to the roof, it was used for wash
ing out the air, in which were suspended
hundreds Of tons of dust, fuel smoke and
gas, and impurities from the respiration
of animals. This sweet liquid that you
capture in your buckets and cisterns, is
laden with all sorts Of putrefaction, even
before it gets to the roof; and it picks
up enough impurities, even there, to
make any one sick who uses it before it
has been distilled.
Water can be either a good or bad
angel, according to the company it
keeps.-E0eTy Where.
The advocate., 1896-03-25

Courage and Endurance Of Arctic Animals
The whits-slxinned, large-limbed wolf
is the most rayenous, untiring, and
dangerous of all arctic animals. It's
tirsless gRllOp, sharp teeth, snappish
bites, and powers Of concerted action
with it's own kind make it possible for
this predacious animal to live wherever
game of any considerable size is to be
found. In Grinnell Land he subsists
almost entirely on the musk oxen, who
find their only safety by travelling in
bands. When attacked they form a
circle, and placing their calves and
feeble members in the centre, by oppos-
ing horns and desperate belloWings stand
off the encircling wolves. Woe, how
ever, to the struggling OK who falls in
with wolves, for he never escapes.
In his widely read narrative, Kane
most unjustly disparages the strength
and prowess Of the arctic wolf. He says
"The Eskimo dogs Of Smith Sound
encounter the wolf fearlessly and with
success" There is absolutely no
foundation for this statement. Kane
never saw q wolf either in southern
Greenland or in the Smith Sound region,
for this animal is unknown in Greenland,
save one drifted from the American
coast and killed at Omenak in the winter
Of 1869.
In truth the arctic wolf is relatively
the strongest, ss he is in fact the most
courageous and enduring OF arctic ami
mails, and these qualities are supple
mented by unusual craft and caution.
They average some twenty pounds
greater weight than the dog, which
animal views their appearance with
terror, realizing his small chance Of
safety in an encounter. Harper's
Round Table.