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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
TO LICENSE RACETRACKS,
Pools Can Be Sold in the Inclos'
ures of Racing Places in
Alameda County.
New Ordinance Passed by the Super
visors Regulating Racetracks
and Poolrooms.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
90S Broadway, Aug. 1S.


90S Broadway, Aug. Is.
An ordinance permitting pool-selling on
racetracks was passed by the Supervisors
to-day. Its title explains its purpose. 1t
reads:
An ordinance licensing racetracks in the
county of Alameda and prohibiting all per-
sons from engaging in and selling pools or
making bets or wagers or making books or
book-making, or acting as the agent or servsnt
or commissioner of another in making any
bet or wager, upon or concerning horseraces
or contests of skill or speed or power of en-
durance of or between horses, in the limits of
the county of Alameda, except within the en-
closure of racetracks in said county, where
horseraces are being actually conducted I;
also prohibiting in all places in the
county, other than within Enclosure of
race tracks in said county OF Alameda
where horseraces are being actually con-
Quoted, the selling of pools and the making of
books, bets or wagers on any contest of skill,
speed or power of endurance between horses,
or upon any uncertain contingency wherein
money or any representation of money or
other articles of value are staked, pledged or
deposited or agreed to be; and also prohibit
ing the allowance of any minor to be inter-
ested in any pool or book; and al so prohibit
ing the use OF any building, structure, room,
apartment, place, ground or lot or premises
for the purposes prohibited by this ordinance.
except within the Enclosure of racetracks.
Thomas Williams of the California
Jockey Club addressed the board.
There is no question:" he said, "as to
the value of legitimate horseracing in
this country. The policy of the California
Jockey Club has been to benefit the local
ity in which it is locatedsas much as posi-
BILE, and upon its advent il Oakland it will
surely be of material value to commercial
interests.
when the races come here they will
bring people and money. We have bought
all our lum Der and all the materials
needed in Oakland, and as well laborers,
mechanics and other workmen have been
engaged from this county,"
The ordinance was ordered to be printed
for ten days, at the end of which time it
will become law. Supervisor Talcott
voted against it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
Believed He Was Rendered IN.
conscious Before He Struck
the Water.
a FAITHFUL AND POPULAR MAN
In the Employ of the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company Since His
Boyhood.

Charles McCallum, chief officer of the
steamer Gypsy, while boarding that vessel
at the foot of Broadway at about $50 P. M.
Yesterday fell from the gangplank and was
drowned.
McCallum was formerly first mate of the
steamer Pomona, which plies between
here and Eureka, and was one of the most
popular men in the employ of the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company among his
associates and the people who travelled on
his vessel.
AS hey was going aboard his vessel for the
night he lost his balance on the gangplank,
between the wharf and the ships side, fell
and struck the fender at the vessels side
and disappeared. The alarm was at once
given by those who witnessed the occur
renee ard prompt efforts were made to
rescue the unfortunate man. Boats were
cast loose, but no sign of the mate was
observable. Graphing irons were then
brought into requisition and though the
tide was at the dead food at the time OF
the accident several hours work in the
attempt to recover the body proved
fruitless.
1t is believed that when McCalIum
struck the fender he was rendered uncon-
scious, as he was a good swimmer and
would have been able to keep ahoat until
succor came had he retained his faculties.
A further search for the body will be made
to-day.
Deceased was one of the best known men
along the coast, and during his long and
faithful service had endeared himself to
every one with whom he came in contact.
One of the few men with whom he could
not az rec was the captain of the Pomona.
He was first mate of that steamer
until about six months ago, when he was
forced to make change owing to mis-
understanding with her captain. He then
entered upon the duties of the position he
held at the time he lost his life. When it
became known that he had left the Po-
mona many of the prominent residents of
Eureka and the regular patrons of the
boat sent a petition to the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company requesting that he
be reinstated on the Pomona, but this was
found to be inexpedient.
Mr.. McCallum was about 4s years of age
and was unmarried. He entered the en-
ploy of the Pacific Coast Steamship Com
pany when but boy and had been in its
employ ever since. He was considered
one of the most efficient and faithful Of
fcers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
YOUNG PRESBYTERIANS.
The Course of Lectures Arranged by
the Association for the En-
suing Year.

The semi-annuaI convention of the
Young Peoples Presbyterian Association
of San Francisco was held last evening in
the lecture-room of Calvary Presbyterian
Church. 1t was the first gathering since
vacation and was well attended.
Miss Belle Stanford read paper review
ing the work of the association for the
past year, and Mrs. T. c. Pedlar gave
some useful hints as to what could be ac-
complished during the ensuing year. TIE
Rev. E. G.. Mathena talked entertainingly
of young peoples work, and missionary
Heroism" was the subject of an earnest
address by the Rev. Q. c. Harriott of
Minneapolis.
The dates and the speakers are yet to
be determined, but the course of lectures
for the coming season will comprise 1.-THE
Bible and Science" "The Bible and the
Monuments" 1.-THE National History of
the Bible" 1.-THE Bible and the Evil
Spirit 1.-THE Bible and Civic Obliga-
tions,' 1.-The Bible and the Other Life,
etc.
The affairs of the association are SEEM
ingly in fourishing condition and it is
accomplishing great deal of good in the
moral regeneration of the world.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
MRS. VAN PELT HONORED
She Was the First Lady Mem
Der of the Christian
Church Board.
Property Belonging TO the Organiza
ton at Santa Cruz Trans.
ferred in Form.

The new executive board of the Chris
tian churches of California was organized
in the secretary's room of the Y. NJ. G. A.
auditorium yesterday morning.
The temporary president, Elder ]. A.
Brown, stated to those present that the
principal object of the meeting was to
transfer the property of the Christian
Church Society at Santa Cruz from the
care of the old board to the new.
The following officers were then elected |:
President, Elder ]. A. Brown, Healdsburg /:
vice president, Professor A. NJ. Elston.
Berkeley; recording secretary, Mrs. Ada
Van Pelt, Oakland; financial secretary,
Dr. B. F. Clark, San Francisco; treasurer.
Joseph Albright, jacksonville; directors
L. Mcclure, Saratoga; E. A. Bridgeford,
Colusa.
1t was made known that the pledges re-
ceived at the State convention amounted
to $40. Several churches remain to be
heard from.
Heretofore park and an evangelistic
fund have existed separately, but at this
meeting they were united.
Elder r. FL. Mediation was re-employed
as State evangelist and it was arranged
that his work should be left largely to his
own discretion, but that in doubtful cases
ne SnOulu confer VIII the members OF the
executive board.
The recording secretary, the chairman
and the financial secretary were appointed
committee to arrange for meetings of
the different churches, weak churches to
be supplied monthly with ministers by
their stronger sister churches.
Joseph Albright was appointed com.
mittee of one to attend to making neces-
sary repairs in the Santa Cruz tabernacle
at Garfield Park.
The Petaluma church was granted the
privilege OF using the State tent in which
to hold protracted meeting, beginning
the first of next week.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet
the first week in Novembe
A signal honor was done Mrs. Van Pelt
in placing her on the executive board, as
she is the first woman ever elected to serve
thereon.
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him, spat out the tip OF cigar he had just
bitten off and suggested that it would be
well to ''jog in town before the crowd got
off the streets"
With Foster was G. s. Ferguson, the
mining man from Arizona.
Old timers will remember Foster.
Twenty-Five years ago-yes, even farther
back than that.-Foster was the major
domo at the Cliff House. That resort was
not the i'm posing editice it is to-day, but
the one-story old shanty toward which
everybody drove passing through toll
gates on the old "Cliff House road" where
the Geary-street cars now run. 1t took
hours to get there and a longer time still
to tear ones self away. Those were the
Jack Hill, Jack Wattles and others
thought nothing of awakening Foster to
have him Judge their weight casting con-
tests, full champagne bottles being the
weights and the seal rocks the mark.
Foster made fortunes over and over
! again in those days, religiously bringing
them back to his broker friends in the
Stock Exchange.
Eventually Foster gave up the place to
Wilkins, the present lessee, and wandered
out into the world with surfeit of the
beautiful ocean view and the seal rocks
! Not so with his com panion, G. S. Fergu-
son, young man of 81 summers, born
and raised in Phoenix, Ariz., and who had
never seen anything outside of the terri
tory.
He had never before beheld the grandeur
of an ocean. To him the white sails of
| ships far out on the deep were but things
he had read of in books. The mighty roar
of the breakers upon the rocks at his feet
was but fit accompaniment to the over
uhaI inc hot h i'm,
With his mouth wide open, rivaling the
expanse OF his eyes, he stood there en-
! tranced, almost frightened, but very
| happy.
"Come off, Ferguson" exclaimed Foster,
whose first remark had passed unheaded
! by the Arizona man. "Get out OF your
| trance and let's get home"
Young Ferguson had never seen the
ocean; streetcars were strange to him,
and he lad never ridden in an elevator,
excepting to take him into the mines,
until he reached this City few days ago.
He is the proprietor, with his father and
brother, of the Hermit gold mine, near
Prescott. Some days ago he disposed of
the Jersey Lily mine. located twelve miles
from Prescott, to an English syndicate for
a most fattering sum. He had been work
| ing in the development of the mine for
| two years, having the ore mllled by other
| people. Even in this he succeeded in
getting out some $4,000.
People hardly appreciate. what great
mining country Arizona is" he said.
1.-THE English, however, are taking adj
vantage of the situation, and they are
pouring money into our Territory. They
are taking up old claims that have been
| worked from the surface only and have
been allowed to remain idle. They have
learned that it is deep mining that pays
best.
"See what was done with the Jerome
mines or the United Verde. Three times
have they been sold and bought, and now
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
THE PIONEERS OUTING
They Will Own Ell Campo and the
Ferry Boat Ukiah for q


The Society of California Pioneers have
ecured the exclusive use of Ell Campo for
its celebration on September 9, also the
ferry-boat Ukiah. Transportation will be
furnished to members and their families
free. The steamer will leave the wharf at
$3.50 A. NJ, and before proceeding to the
picnic grounds will make run down tn e
bay, giving the excursionists a chance to
look at the battle-ship Oregon and other
warships in the harbor.
At Ell Campo the literary exercises will
be held. For the second time in the his
tory of the organization of Pioneers a nom
member will deliver the grafton. Last
year General W. II. L. Barnes was chosen.
This time Hon. Samuel M. Shortridge has
been invited to the post and has given his
assent. DR.. G. D. Cleveland is the poet
of the occasion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
The Divorce Courts.

Mary E. Perryman was yesterday granted Q
divorce from Jesse E. Perryman by Judge
Slack because of the defendants habitual in.
temperance. The custody of a minor child
was awarded plaintiff.
Alice Race was divorced from Albert J. Race
by Judge Daingerfeld because of the husband.
extreme cruelty and desertion.
Judge Deingerfeld granted divorce tc
Blanche j. Whitney from Samuel H whitney
because of the defendants habltual intern.
perance and failure to provide. CUSTODY O
minor child awarded to plain tiff
Judge Sanderson granted May Ludwig di
vorce from Max Ludwig because of extreme
cruelty. Plaintiff will resume her nader
name, May Nelson.
Hector G. Bergstrom was granted divorce
from Josephine Bergstrom on statutory
grounds. The custody of minor child wa:
awarded to plaintiff. Judge Murphy made the
decree.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
HER LANDLADY ROBBED.

Mrs. Kate Gavin Booked on the Charge
OF Grand Larceny.
Mrs. Kate Gavin, a young married
woman. was arrested last night by Detec-
tive T. L. Ryan and booked at the City
Prison on a charge of grand larceny.
Mrs. Gavin and her husband roomed in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

hdent the passengers on my boat will testify
to- would state that / have not spoken to
one OF the passengers who filed the complaint
before 1t was filed, nor since it was decided.
White has always been known as a care
ful master, and a better handled ferry
boat than the Tiburon is not to be found
on the bay of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
TWO STRONG MEN.
One Endured Excruciating Pain and
the Other Performed Wonders
for His Relief.

The passengers on an evening ferry
boat to this City last night crowded
around two mep, one PROSTATE and the
other apparentlyAin charge OF him.
1t seemed that the man on his back was
Antonio Lucchere, an employee in the
machine-room of the river steamer Roma,
who met with an accident whereby the
feshy part of his leg from the knee to the
ankle had been torn completely away.
The accident happened about twelve miles
above Knights Landing.
The man was suffering excruciating pain
and the mate of the Roma undertook to
relieve him. The nearest available succor
was at Knights Landing, twelve miles
away, and thither the plucky mate rowed
Lucchere in a small skiff. At Knights
Landing the wound was rudely dressed
and then the two set out for this City,
where every care will be given the
wounded man.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

Alex Young; Nereid, Captain Will Fisher her;
Magic, Captain Frank stone ft+,s VIE Em nnu
party; Crescie, Captain BOP Altste Ganta;,,
Charles Woods; Arcturus. Captain w. +;
Grover Grover and dc crew. The feet gathered
at Martinez last night to Outline nth gid us
route. Suisun, CORTLAND and Rio vista
will be visited. At CORTLAND gooo tline
1s anticiDated
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

the lodging-house of Mrs. Mary Prisho, l6
South PARK. On Sunday Mrs. Prisho left
the door of her office open for few min
utes and when she returned she found
between $50 and $40 had been stolen from
her desk.
Mrs. Prisho reported her loss to the
police and Ryan arrested Mrs. Gavin at
76S Howard street last night. The money
was recovered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
CORINTHIANS CRUISE.
A Dozen or More Yachts and Launches

Dozen or More Yachts and Launches
Leave Belvedere.
The Corinthian Yacht Club sailed Sum
day for an up-river cruise. A dozen or
more craft with two launches comprised
the feet. A number of ladies accompanied
the yachtsmen. Nearly all the boats of
the club will sail as far as Mare Island
with the cruisers and return to-day.
The yachts that went up the river to re-
main eight days are the Queen. Captain
John o. Brien, and the Mines. O'Br1en and
party; Truant, Commodore Pew; Ella,
Captain Fred Ames: Eolus, Vice Com
modore Carl Westerfeld; Clara, Captain
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
Rierc1ists Collide.

John Kochnitzki, carpenter, living at ol!I
Sacramento street, was riding his bicycle IN
Golden Gate Park last night wnen ne coliIu '.l
with another hicyclist coming in the opposite
direction Roth were thrown from their
bicycles and Kochnitzki was rendered un-
concious for few minutes He was taf fei1n 70
the Receiving Hospital where ~ was tno,id f
the left ear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
His Ankle Broken.

Herman Zweb butcher, living at lit Julian
avenue, says he was in saloon on the south
side OF Clay street, near Montgomery, last
night, when the saioon-keeper assaulted him,
throwing him to the floor two or three times
left ankle was broken and he was taken to the
Receiving Hospital. He is married man with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

w. A. Clark of Montana has refused an
offer for them of $4,000, 0O0.''
Mr.. Ferguson is here at the Grand Ho-
tel on months pleasure trip. He Will
leave in a few DAYS to visit Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
An Old Story to One and Some
thing Entirely New to
the Other.
A WEALTHY MINER ABAsHED.
Had Never Ridden in a Streetcar No
Catered to an Elevator Boy
Until Lately.

Two odd characters stood on a project
ing point yesterday at the Cliff House.
No two men could have had ideas more
in contrast.
There was E. ]. Foster, who calmly
looked out on the broad expanse before
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

Inflammation in the knees is a disagree
able form of retribution for wearing high
heels. Lifelong lameness sometimes re-
suits from over Indulgence in high heels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

The ears of the garden slug are located
in his neck.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

CT Sui b41O A44ctAA -
facturer had. A
splendid shape,
satin finished, and
every pair packed
In a neat box.
Worth SOC, but
they go on sale
until Wednesday
night at zoe PER
PAIR.
nDn6
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
NEW TO-DAY.

A great big buy-12oO pairs Fine Quad
ripple Silver plated Salt and Pepper Shak-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-08-22
Dr. Prices Cream Baking PowdeI
Es0talns ne Ammonia Or Alum.
CHERRY CREEK ITEMz.

P. Fl. Cannon, our Postmaster and
leading merchant, departed for Salt
Lake City, on Saturdays stage. Mr..
Cannon went there on Important bust
moss.
Mrs. w. B. Graham and daughter,
Katie, Mr.. JAS. McOmia and children
and Miss Emma Lloyd of Ely, came
In from McDermid s ranch, Elko Co. =,
on Saturday, where they have been
visiting for several days. We .were
pleased to see the folks in our town.
Miss Nora Stratton, of Butte valley,
ID among our latest arrivals. Miss
Straton is pleasant young lady.
Egan seems to be all the attraction
in this vicinity. Men are coming for
that place right along Heavy ma
chinery has been ordered and is now
on its way there.
Frank Norton has returned from
Chicago, where he has been attending
business for f. A. McDermid.
j. F. Miles came in from the valley
Tuesday, whore he has been looking
after his herds.
D. R. Collins, ESQ.,, made a flying
trip to the railroad the latter part Of
the week.
In the absence of p. Fl. Cannon,
John Carlson is attending the Post
Office and Store.
Dolph Sunberg, an old-time Cherry
Creeker, came in Tuesday. He was
welcomed by many friends.
Charley Lento has purchased, and
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1896-08-22
TO THE PEOPLE OF WHITE ZINE
=, : COUNTY.

Carson Cry, Aug, 18th, 1l06.
1 understand I have a grieva ace.
against White Pine, that is not 20.
l always stand in for the County tlst
has helped ME, and that is White
Pine, and feel grateful to the Comfy
and to the people; and have, and Will
always lcok after the interests of White
Pine as long as it is in my power.
The question of White Pines rp-
resentation in the State Convsnttn
was brought to my attention and wlsn
/ looked up the vote, found ms
take had been made, and knowing
White Pine never asks for more than
it is entitled to thought it better 10
have the error corrected in time, TO
that two of our delegates should not
be frozen out when it would come I'd
q question on close vote in the Con-
vention on any candidate. The Chair
man says we are entitled to five dele
gates, and that is what it will be.
The apportionment should have been
made on Congressman instead of
Governor; for, taking the silver vote
that White Pine cast, she should have
at least seven delegates in the Con-
vshtion, as she is one Of the banner
silver counties of the State.
Put it down. shall always stand
in for White Pine, and when my voice
can be heard and my vote count, you
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is now repairing the old HOmmisoh
restaurant. Chas. expects to move
in, and commence business in his new
quarters, in about week.
y. Mr.. Wood, one of the Egan man
ayers, and Mr.. e. Fl. Dickis, ma
.chinest, came in overland, Tuesday.
Operations will commence 1t once.
VIM. Burke Jr., gave III call Sun
day :.
Frank L. Pisrce, foreman for the
California Cattle company, reports
everything well in Butte. Come again
Frank. $50 49,
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WHITE RIVER wIsPs.

Messrs. Grant and Armstrong, of
Salt Lake City, departed for their
home, this week. They expect to
return in about three weeks.
" BY next Spring, the White River
Land & Live Stock Company's ranches
in this Valley, will be colonized by a
nnmber of settlers from Utah. By
this change, White Pine county will
be greatly benefited, because taxable
property will be greatly increased and
it will also be more pleasant for every
one; because where there are people
there is more or less business. We re-
greet the change very much, because
Msssrs. Parsons and Eager have been
very kind to their neighbors and the
travelling public. No person ever pass
ed their door without having a good
meal, and being well treated and cared
for, withno charge at all.
Mr., E. FL. Parsons, left last week
for Salt Lake City, on important bust
ness. Mr.. VIM. Giesy will take care
of the business here, during his. alb
sence.
Mr.. r. L. Tucker returned lome
with load of lumber from buck
Greek, White Pine county. B6 is
going to improve the springs at diff
erent places, and put in tanks that
the cattle NAV get water. If all the
stock people would do likewise, tere
would be great deal more water,
and cattle would not suffer for the
want of it,
Mr.. Adams returned to Carson titY
by way of Eureka. 1t was quite a
shock to him when he received he
news, of the death of his partner md
life long friend, R. 7. Heating, of
the Adams 81 Heating Cattle Com
pany.
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