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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
QUEER CURRENTS
ARE SAN PEDRO'S
Huntington's Retained Men
Evolve a Marvellous
Theory.
One Insists That Floating Oh.
jects Move Against Ocean
Streams.
Declares a Southern Pacific Map Of
fered as an Exhibit Is In.
correct.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29-It has long
been proverbial in this part of the State
that the ingenious irrigationist ''can run
water uphill" The Southern Pacific peo-
pie are not lacking in similar knowledge.
They have made q good many demonstra-
tions before the Harbor Commission
which have been original and unique, but
it remained for this days hearing TO build
up a principle which should eclipse all
their former efforts.
The first witness for the Santa Monica
side in rebuttai was Captain Salmond.
Captain Salmond is no ordinary mariner.
He is a scientist and genius mbined.
Notwithstanding the fact that he is ultra
British and has been on the waters along
this coast but precious little, he knew all
about local waves, currents, fogs and any,
thing else, important or important. His
learned disquisition took the Commission
ers almost off their seats. Not content
with displaying lack OF marine knowledge
he came inland and explained all about
the currents OF cold and hot air travelling
to and from the snowclad Sierras and the
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
TACOMA POLICEMAN SHOT.
Fatally Wounded by Burglars, Who Are in
Danger of Lynching if.
cuDtured

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 29.-Policeman
Mine Brotton was shot by two burglars
early this morning and lies at the point OF
death in the Fannie Paddock Hospital.
He discovered the men ronbing second
hand store on Pacific avenue.
The officer ordered them to surrender,
and received bullet in the head in reply.
Before falling he fired at his assailant and
wounded him, but both men escaped.
Detectives tracked them to the southern
part of the city by the blood dripping
from the wounded man.
Brotton is expected to die. There is
loud talk of lynching if the men are
caught. The man whose store was robbed
offers 500 reward for their capture and
conviction. Steps are being taken to or
ganiZe vigilance committee to string up
the men when captured. Brotton is one
of the bravest men on the force, and has
been in the service eight years.
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Frye in Washington, and based on that
theory, it was asserted. the Southern Pa
cific abandoned its $3,000 600 worth OF
property at San Pedro and expended
81, 100000 on wharf at Santa Monica.
Continuing. Mr.. Gibbon went into
an elaborate argument against build
ing deep-water harhor at Santa
Monica. He reiterated the statement,
many times made, that the land along the
water line at Santa Monica was owned
either by the Southern Pacific Company
or the Jones and Baker estates.
Mr.. Gibbon argued that the holding on
this frontage was virtual m onopoly tina t
was thoroughly protected by the laws
of California. 1t harbor were built at
Santa Monica, no com pany could be on an
equal footing with the Southern Pacific.
1t might be possible for a rival conn mpany
to gain land approach to the harbor by
condemnation of a small strip; but 1t was
evident that TO private individual would
ever attem pit to construct wharf out into
the proposed harbor. The expense would
not be undertaken.
Mr.. Gibbon argued that the building OF
wharves at Santa Monica sufficient to
handle any considerable business would
cost as much as the proposed harbor It
self. He pointed out the advan tage the
Southern Pacific gained by constructing
its wharf at Santa Monica.
"a great Geal has been said. "he remarked,
''of the advantage gained by the COM
paratively short distance between Los
Angeles and the proposed harbor at Santa
Monica. The figures, however, show that
San Pedro is but Ito miles further away
than Santa Monica, and this extra dis
tance is equalized by the grade that favors
the former place.
Mr. Gibbon declared that the railroad
facilities at San Pedro were far superior to
those afforded at Santa Monica, and this
condition could not possibly be changed
The records of the holdings of property at
San Pedro proved the Southern Pacific
did not and could not monopolize harbor
frontage. The topography of the country
around San Pedro Bay preclnded any
possibility OF a monopoly. The railroads
now doing business in this vicinity and
those that might hereafter come here,
save the Southern Pacific Company, felt
that it would be to the best interests of
commerce that, the deep-see harbor be
constructed at San Pedro.
Mr.. Gibbons paper closed the formal
presentation of San Pedro's case.
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OF IArENESi TO THE COAST.
Monteith'S CHARGES -igGtnst DIS fTt1t 1t
torney FOofe Jre FILED.

MonteitH's ChGr9eS -i0Gtnst Dtsfr 1T
tOrney FOote Jre Filled.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 29.-The
charges made by Attorney George Mon
teith against United States District Attor-
ney Henry S. Foote were received at the
Department of Justice to-day. 1t is un-
derstood that they have been referred TO
an inspector of the Department OF Justice
(uow in California; for investigation. Ac-
companying the charge made by Mr.. Mon
teith, acting as attorney for Alfred Is
son. are certain exhibits of obscene let
ters alleged to have been written by
George Stierlen to Mrs. Isson.
Pensions have been issued as follows: ::
California: Original-Brandt G. Cattlin,
Veterans Home, Napa; Cuyler c. Cheva-
Ier, Redlands; William NeYIand, Los
Angeles; James S. Baldwin, Santa Cruz.
Additional-Benj.m min F. Salisbury, Brush
Creek. Increase-Daniel Moore, Niles;
Patrick Riley, Requa; James Donohue,
San Francisco. Original widows, ETC.
Helen L. Uhlee San Francisco.
Oregon: Increase - William Palmer,
Portland.
Washington: Reissue and increase
Robert A. McNair, Olympia.
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TO ADVERTISE CALIFORNIA.
Scheme to Rear an Arch of Fruit in
Washington Before McKinieys
HduQuratioH.

STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 29.-Colonel
Henry G. Shaw of this city has originated
unique idea for paying delicate tribute
to the Office of President of the United
States, and at the same time advertising
in all artistic and effective manner the re-
sources of California.
Az least 50o,O0 people will witness the
Inauguration of President-elect McKin-
Icy, and on March 4 next Washington
City will be in winter gala attire.
Colonel Shaw's novel project, toward
the cost of which he has already raised
nearly $500, is tae erection of California
citrus arch on one of the principal ave-
nues of Washington. The design, a rough
sketch of which has been prepared, pro-
vides that the columns, four in number,
shall be completely enveloped by oranges
and lemons. The bases are to be faced
with California onyx and marble in style
similar to the front of the Stockton Free
Pubic Library building, the invention of
Architect John Pelton.
The arch itself is to be of dressed Califor-
MIA redwood, trimmed with other Cali
fornia woods such as the laurel, orange
and tamarack. On top, on either size,
will be exhibited full bearing orange and
lemon trees and in the center California
grizzly bear rampant. Suspended from
the arch will be number of crystal
globes, to be filled with different varieties
of California wines. In each of these an
incandescent light will illuminate the
wine. Legends devoid of any party sig
niticance are to be cut on each face of the
arch. By means of incandcsceut lights
concealed within the arch the letters are
to be illuminated. As electric lights are to
be blended with the fruit on the columns
The effect at night is certain to be very
beautiful. Palms and pampas plumes are
also to be used for decorative purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
PRODUCERS NEED
MORE PROTECTION
Manufacturers Give Their
Views to the House
Committee.
Wares That require Revision
of the Tariff in Order TO
Survive.
Cotton Men Cannot Compste With the
Cheaper Labor of Germany
and Egypt.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 29.-The
second day of the tariff hearing before the
Conn mittee of Ways and Means of the
House of Representatives was taken up
with the discussion of schedule 1, cot
ton manufactures. Tne first section of the
schedule relates to the duty on cotton
thread and carded yarns or warp yarns.
The gentlemen who were present to en-
Tighten the committee in regard to those
manufactures were Andrew b. Sanford, R.
Z. Kerr and w. ID. Howl, representing the
Cotton-spinDers' Association of Fall River,
Mass, and ]. A. Campbell, J. c. Young
and II. j. McNally OF Manayunk, Pa. Mr..
Sanford stated the views of the Cotton
spinners' Association, and was subjected
to close questioning on the part of the two
Democratic members.
Mr.. Sanford said that the provisions
placed in the tariff bill had practically
made it an ad valorem measure. II was
simply impossible, he said, for the spin
ners Of this country to put out any fine
yarns, and the mills had been compelled
to stop the making of fine yarns.
Robert Pilling of Philadelphia. a maker
of stockings and underwear, said the pres
ent law was not satisfactory and especially
on foreign fashion goods. Referring to
labor, he said that here it was paid four
times rs much as in Germany, the great
competitor in the stocking trade.
H. B. Chase of Fall River, Mass, spoke
for the makers of cotton cloth. They
were not sufficiently protected on the fine
end of the business, he said, and would
ask for few amendments to the present
law in this direction. They wanted a new
classification for cloths exceeding 800
threads to the square inch; otherwise they
were satisfied with the present duties.
He also desired to have goods known as
Figured weaves" specially provided for.
He mplained of ad valorem duties and
the undertaking practiced upon them.
r. w. Cooper of Olneyville. R. l.,
manufacturer of the fine GRADES of stock
ings, asked for tariff of 40 cents per
dozen and 30 per cent ad valorem on all
goods costing 81 so per dozen and under.
His company mad been doing business for
twelve years and had never passed divi-
dend. 1t was beginning to get on its feet
under the Mckinley law, but under the
present tariff had just managed to exist.
w. r. Craig OF Mississippi, on behalf of
producers of extra staple" cotton of the
Mississippi Valley, asked for protection
against Egyptian cotton. This cotton, he
said, came into direct competition with
the domestic product and to large ex
tent had driven the domestic growers out.
The commission adjourned until to-
morrow, when the sugar schedule will be
taken up.
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velocity sufficient to carry off all the ma
teriai that might accumulate.
Engineer Corthell was not satisfied with
the conclusion reached by Mr.. Moore
He thought the sediment would drift into
the pocket created by the proposed break
water. Mr.. Moore was unable to give ali
estimate of the area of the watershed or
the amount of water that naturally finds
an outlet at the San Pedro harbor site,
but he was satisfied the sediment would
never interfere with the efficiency of the
proposed harbor.
Alter Engineer William Hawgood had
filed profile of the harbor at Plymouth,
England, Vice President Thomas M. Glib
bon of the Terminal Railway began his
summing up on behalf of San Pedro. His
corporation had so far expended over
100000 in the development of the har-
bor facilities at that point He confined
his remarks to the transportation features
of the pending controversy.
Mr.. Gibbon traced the growth of Los
Angeles from the early SOS and reviewed
the harbor contest. The selection of Santa
Monica would mean, in the speakers
opinion, commercial dependence of Los
Angeles upon the Southern Pacific Rail
road. He quoted Senator George c. Per
kins in the upper house Of Congress, whose
claim has always been that the Southern
Pacific built its wharf at Santa Monica as
a business investment, and not because
G. P. Huntington at that time expected
the Government to assist in the construc-
tion of the harbor now proposed Mr..
Gibbon called attention to the alleged
fact that if the proposed harbor was loca-
ted in Santa Monica the board of trustees
of that town would absolutely control its
entrance and exit.
Mr.. Gibbon, summing up, was brilliant.
He was listened TO with wrapt attention
by every member of the board. At is
conclusion Engineer Hood took the Ter
minal's vice. president in hand. The two
fenced, spared. thrust and parried, no
unlike couple of boxers battling for
cham pionship belt.
Mr.. Hood acknowledged during the
bout that it was ne who had sent to
Wash ington the telegram to Senator Frye
last spring saying that the anchorage at
San Pedro was bad. Mr.. Gibbon had in
his main argument not mentioned Hood
by name.
Mr.. Gibbon said 1t had been unfortunate.
erroneous reports had been extensively
circulated to the effect that there was no
hold ing ground at San Pedro. This state
ment was emphatically made by Senator
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
SANTA Rosa DAMAGE SUIT.
Elder Simmons Complains That He Vas
arrested HifhoMt Cause

6tuer summons complains mat ne was
ArreSted HifhoMt Cause.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, Dec. 29.-Elder
T. J. Simmons declares, in a complaint
fled to-day, that he has been damaged in
name and fame to the extent of $4,000
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Nc
Croskey; that the defendants caused his
arrest on the 18th of last March at San
Benito on charge of forclbly abductiDg
Annie McCroskey and compelling her
by duress and menace to marry him;
that they had him sent to a common Jail at
San Jose for sixteen hours, thereby caus-
ing him great mental anguish and physi-
cal discomfort; that efendants had an
account of his misfortunes published in the
San Jose Mercury and other papers, and
that they wroie to divers persons telling
them OF the affair, damaging his name
and fame as phrenologist and reader of
character and injuring him in the eyes of
the Association of Baptist Ministers,
of which organization be is mem Der in
good standing. He alleges that the charge
of abduction brought against him was
dismissed the day after his arrest, and
that $50, 900 and costs will alone heal his
wounded feelings.
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sea, and from Siskiyou to San Diego.
The members of the board smiled at vari-
Gus times at the entirely irrelevant dlsser-
tation, but Captain Salmond did not un-
derstand the smiles and so went on.
Now, this genius. through the careful
manipulation of Engineer Corthell, estab-
lished the new and startling principle that
debris, coal and human bodies will stem
ocean currents, i. e., will, when precipi-
tated into these strange waters, float in
the opposite direction to that of the cur
rents. This is not just what Captain Sal
mond said in so many words, but it was
the inevitable conclusion to be arrived at
from what he did say. He stated it as a
currents south of Point Conception were
all toward the west.
This is a contention which the Hunting
ton people have been endeavoring TO veri-
fly from the outset. The allegation has
received so many iabs about the eyes by
both land lubbers and score of old sea-
men that it has been much disfigured.
Captain Salmond cleared the whole thing
up to-day in manner so scientific that
the opposite doctrine ought to be aban-
doDed. The citizens of Long Beach must
now construct new theory to account
for their being supplied with coal from
colliers discharging at San Pedro. Here
tofore these simple folk have thought that
their marine coal supply came to their
humble dwellings with the currents. not
against them. Moreover the bodies of
several sailors. fishermen and bathers who
lost their lives In the treacherous under
tow at Long Beach have invariably been
found eas. of the town. Usually these
bodies have come ashore near the mouth
of Alamitas Greek, one mile east of the
Long Beach wharf, where most of the
drownings have occurred. In the case of
the unfortunate sailor. Alexander Flood,
who was drowned there last Saturday and
whose body was recovered yesterday. the
body was carried to DEVILS Gate, nearly
three miles east from where it entered the
water.
Captain Salmond told the board that
there could be no mistake about his
theory; he knew what he was talking
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
Sutton Beats Hatley.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 29,-Sutton and
Hatley were the contestants in this after
moons game of billiards in the Bensinger
tournament. Sutton (260) won by a score
Of 260 to 10 Averages: Sutton $50,
HALEY 4. High runs-Sutton 46, HALEY
10. Hatley's handicap was 260.
In the evening game Frank Mageioll
1901 defeated HatIey (260l by score OF
800 to 81. Averages: MagEioli 13 1.23,
Hatlev 1922. High run: Maggioli So,
Hatley IL.
The tournaments close tomorrow with
a game between Sutton and Capron. SUIT
ton and he will tie for first place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
MEDICAL LIKE DISASTER.
Explosion of TsCo Boilers at the state
Iusone 4syIunl.

Explosion of TsUo Boilers at the state
IEs0ne 4syIttnl.
SPOKANE, WASH, Dec. 29.-The State
Asylum for the Insane at Medical Lake
was thrown into state of terror last
night by the explosion of two of four boil
ers, which wrecked the boiler-house and
partially destroyed the wing and the west
side of the main building, besides break
ing every window in the large institution.
Three hundred inmates made mad
efforts to leap from upper windows, and
were prevented from being dashed to
death only by the iron bars restraining
them.
Many were injured by flying glass and
in fighting to escape. Fritz Thielman, a
fireman on duty, was found in the ruins
unconscious. ae will die. The building
was damaged to the extent of $25, 900.
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THE RIVAL HARBORS.


south IIand.
s. expos o
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Data for Tartf Reri,.on..t,.

FRESNO. CAL, Dec. 29.-In response to
request from Congressman W. W.
Bowers, the Chamber of Commerce and
Hundred Thousand Club have called a
meeting of the raisin-grower of the
county for tomorrow afternoon in this
city. The purpose is to get data from the
growers 10 be supplied to the energetic
Congressman, who proposes to make an
effort in behalf of the industry in the
framing of the new tariff bill. Congress
man Bowers wants the information i'm
mediately.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
courentio, of Economi.t..

BALTIMORE, MD, Dec. 29.-Levering
Hall of Johns Hopkins University was
we'll filled with economists from all parts
of the country when Professor Adams,
president, called the ninth annual meet
ing O: the American Economic Associa-
tion to order at O'clock last evening.
President Daniel c. Gilman of Johns
Hopkins University welcomed the visitors
and guests in few well-chosen words.
The convention viii close Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
HERDS BEskr BE COYOTES.
Farmers Lose HeaviIy In Sections of
Fresno County

Fnrnters I0se HeuUtty tn OecttONs OF
Fresno County.
FRESNO, CAL. Dec. 90. - The sheep
men are complaining bitterly of the
depredations of coyotes in the foothills.
Thousands of the pests are reported to be
scouting the hillsides for food, and max
ing serious inroads in the sheep herds.
Their nightly choruses are also becom-
ing a great nuisance. Ever since the
bounty on coyote scalps was repealed the
animals have increased in numbers at an
alarming rate, and it is understood hat
the sheepmen will apply to the Lsgisla-
ture for relief again. Trouble is also ex-
perienced in the western portion of the
county. On ono ranch few days ago
coyotes devoured three newborn colts
and even fought the frenzied mares which
endeavored to protect their young.
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DEATH AT EUkEKA.
Passing of John ". Traverse, an Old
Time Composition.

Time Composition.
EUREKA, CAL, Dec. %. John w.
Traverse, an old-time San Francisco COM
positor, died here from consumption this
afternoon, at the age of 81. Traverse came
from st. Louis in 1866, and first worked
on the Alta Californian, receiving $50
slug for his first days work. He after
ward at different times worked on THE
CALL, Bulletin and Examiner and was
probably one of the best known old time
printers in San Francisco. At one time
he was proprietor of the State Demo
published at Albany, Oregon. He had
resided here for the past thirteen years
and worked at his trade until about six
months ago. He died poor and will be
buried by the local Typographical Union.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
Santa Rosa Charstv Conoert

SANTA ROSA. CAL, Dec. ga concert
in the interest of charity was given here
tonight by local talent and proved
great success. both as musical treat and
substantial financial benefit to the poor
and needy. Almost every seat in the
Athenaeum was taken, and the large
audience was more than pleased with the
entertainment. Miss Claire Hope of
Sonoma, Miss Edith Brown of Petaluma
and other well-knoWn Sonoma County
singers assisted
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Fatal SHOOTING at Dtn,s.

WALLA WALLA, WASH, Dec. 30 -
Miss Celia Strahm of Dixie was mistaken
for an old enemy in darkness last night
at the home of her brother-ln-law, Eden
Buroker, who shot and fatally wounded
the girl. On account of threats made
against Buroker he has been keeping a
pistol under his pillow, and when he saw
Miss Strahm standing at the door he sup
posed her TO be some one who wished to
harm HIM and fired
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
RnId,s spredn Rtdtnq

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec 29.-The
close of the second day-10 P. M.-of the
international six-day bicycle race left the
score standing: Waller, 291 u laps; Mad
dox. 2a1; Ashinper. 800; Lawson, 2SS 8
iaps: Hunter, 288; Chappeil. 286 2 laps;
Foster, 2S6 lap; Ball 269 5 laps. Linton
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DrO,Uned Nenr GorberviIIs.

EUREKA, CAL, Dec. ga letter re-
ceived here from Garberville to-day
brought news of the probable death OF
another mail-carrier, E. S. Dammers, who
has been missing since Thanksgiving.
banners was employed by the mail con-
tractor at Kenny to ferry mail across the
south fork of Eel River during the high
water. No mail has been lost. but it is
supposed he was drowned in attempting
TO cross the river. He was an old resident
of southern Humboldt County.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
cirtL Serrfoe Ertendsd.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 29.-The
President to-day amended the civil SER
vice rules so as to include in this service
all employees of Government penitentiaries
in the United States who are subject to
classification
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
4 Spant.h Atean,er Foxnder..

SANTANDER, SPAIN, Dec. 9-The Span
ish steamer Carranza Martinez has foun-
dered in the Bay of Biscay, off this port.
Of the crew of twenty-five men twenty
were drowned. The Carranza was an iron
screw steamer of 145S tons gross
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30
Bio Ftsh Caught at Montereu.

MONTERREY, CAL, Dec. 29.-Manuel ].
Silva, fisherman OF Monterey. harpooned
a large funny giant mackereD near the
Pacific Coast Steamship Company's wharf
Sunday afternoon. The big fish was
fighter and dragged the boat some dis
tance before it was finally killed. The
funny weighed $40 pounds.
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Bok.r,ae1d pu1 Not Ineo,nora,..

BAKERSFIELD, CAL. Dec. 29-The
election to decide on the incorporation of
Bakersfield resulted in majority of II
against the proposition. Little interest
was taken and light vote was polled.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-30

LONDON, ENG, Dec. %. = Bertram
Wodehouse Currie, member of the bank
ing firm of Glynn, Mills, Currie and Com
pany. died to-day from cancer, at his
London residence.
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heath of an Aged Circus o1o,Un.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 29.-Lan-
sing w. Bancker, who was the oldest liv-
ing circus clown with the exception of
Dan Ricp, died last night at the Philadel-
phia Almshouse. He was rs years of age.
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rcde three miles in 7 O6, breaking the rec
ord by seconds. Eddie said made
quarter OF mile in 29 seconds, reducing
the record bv seconds.
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CoSMoPoLITAN.

Opposite q. S. Mint, 100 and 1O2 Fifth st.. san
Cal.-The most select family hotel In
the city. Board and room 81, 81 20 and 81 30 per
day according to room. Meals 25c. Rooms 50o
and Toe q day. Free coach 70 ana from the hotel
LOOK for the coach bearing the name OF the Cos
Dopolitan HoteL WA FAAEII PropEstoG