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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
READY FOR THE DRIVE.
AU Fresno County VIII March Upon the
Rabbit HOrdes TODAY.

AU Fresno County VIII March Upon the
Rabbit Hordes To-day.
FRESNO, CAL, March 20.-To-morrow' s
rabbit drive promises to be the greatest
ever held in this county, 1t is estimated
that fully 1000 people will be present to
exterminate horde of the pests. The
rabbit drive has been the talk of the town
to-day and every one who can get away
will attend. The leading stores of the city
will close, that their employees may assist
the farmers in the annihilation of rabbit
dom. People from all parts of the county
will be in attendance and there will be q
number down from San Francisco.
The corral and the diverging wings of
fencing, into which the rabbits will be
driven to meet their fate, have been set up
at point fifteen miles southwest of this
city. The line of drivers connecting with
the ends of the wings will start about six
miles from the corral, and will traverse a
large area of rabbit-producing country.
The line of advance will be conducted in
true military style. Assemblyman w. F.
Roweli will be grand marshal, and his aids
will be Supervisor Charles w. Garrett.
Judge W. D. Crichton, H. w. Skinner. d.
w. Smith and others.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
ST. HELENA POLITICS.
Lively Campaign la the Interest of Eco
aaOmicdL GOrerMMe1lt.

Lively Campaign In tho Interest of Eco
MomicdI Government.
ST. HELENA. CAL March 2o.-The fight
for political control of st. Helena was fairly
begun last night by the nomination OF a
ticket for Town Trustees.
At meeting of business men and prop
erty-owners George Schoenwald, H. L..
Chiles, w. Z. York ard G. W. Schmidt
were selected to contest for the seats OF
four Trustees whose terms expire April 13.
None out of the outgoing Trustees were
renominated except Chiles, who resigned
a month ago. but all have announced a
determination to run.
Ex-Mayor and Trustee Stubs left the
board because of its extravagant handling
of the town funds. there being deficit of
$4,000. The members whose terms end
with the fiscal year say they want to be re-
elected, so as to clean up their debts,
which, while they were lawfully con-
tracted, cannot lawfully be paid out of
this years taxes.
All the new men nominated are heavy
property-owners, and go into the fight
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
EXCITEMENT At STANFORD
Meeting Of the Student Body
Ends il an Uproarious
Clamor.
Quarrel Over the Proposed Adoption
of a Uniform Sweater" for
Athletes.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALI,
March 20.-A meeting of the student body
was held to-day to take final action on the
report of the athletic board on the uni
versity sweater The athletic board had
submitted report favoring the adoption
OF a uniform university sweater OF car
dinal and having white block "S,"
which any member of team which con-
tested with Berkeley would be privileged
to wear. An exception was made in favor
of trackmen, that only those winning
point against Berkeley might have this
privilege.
The football men bitterly opposed the
adoption OF the report, claiming that the
value of their sweaters would be lessened
if every one wore the same style. Varsity
Captain Fickert, Campbell '96. tackle on
last years Varsity football team, and Zion
'95 were the lea ders of the opposition,
while Wilbur, presi dent of the '96 class,
and Spalding '96, end on the Varsity
team of '95, def ended the PROPOSE
ton. They held that a uniform sweater
would encourage the other branches Of
thletics-baseball, tennis and track ath-
Ietics-which were not regarded as favor
ably as football and were somewhat
neglected. The first victory was scored by
the football men by vote of SO to SO. A
recount was demanded, and during the
interval newcomers had arrived who
favored the uniform sweater, so the final
vote was IS to II in favor of the PROPOSE
tion.
The excitement became so intense and
the disorder so great that President Shell
don declared the meeting adjourned.
President Sheldon announced later that a
meeting would take place about two weeks
from to day to reconsider the proposition,
as the football men have called for re-
count.
Interest in athletics is increasing as the
time of the intercollegiate track meet ap-
proaChes. A number of men are on the
track every day and nearly all are getting
into form. The entire track team and the
baseball candidates will continue their
work faithfully throughout the vacation of
the coming week, and the rest from studies
ana the entire attertion of the men to ath-
lethics will bring marked improvement
by the beginning of college work.
Several interesting amendments to the
constitution of the student body have
been proposed. They relate to the eleo-
tion of the business manager and editor of
the Daily Palo Alto, the university daily.
Heretofore these men have been elected
by board of representatives from the va
rious classes. Now it is proposed to elect
them by direct vote of the student body.
The Sequoia management will in the next
election be chosen in this manner.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
salmon In Monterev Bnu.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 20.-There
was a big run of sardines in the bay to-day,
and five boats took twenty-five salmon
close in to the shore by trolling. This is
not big catch of salmon. but it indicates
that, following their natural food, the sar-
numbers, and, while the fishermen do not
expect another extraordinary run until
June, they are anticipating fine fishing
for the month of April. The salmon now
are mostly in the outer edge of the bay,
and will require deep fishing to eaten
them,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Grass Valley Miner Injured.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, March 90
James Hooking was working on the 21OO-
foot level in the Empire mine last night
when two tons OF rock and dirt fell and
pinioned him to the bottom of the level
Miners Immediately set to work to rescue
the unfortunate man, and when uncovered
blood was pouring from his nose and
mouth and he was in intense pain. 1t took
eight stitches to close gap in his scalp
He IS badly bruised about the body, also,
and is believed to be internally injured,
but be will probably recover.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
DAYS, FRUIT PROSPECTS.
Only the Almonds Suffered From the
Recent Frost.

LAWS, CAL, March 20.-After a suffi
cient lapse of time since the frost of the
Sd inst. it may now be stated that the loss
to the almond crop will be considerable.
The Languedoc will be about two-thirds of
a crop, and of other kinds about one-tifth
Of crop. Fruits of various kinds are not
damaged, and in places they will have to
be thinned out.
The Oak Shade Fruit Company con-
tends there has been no damage, but those
in position to know, and who have ex-
amined the almond trees, say that the loss
will be considerable.
The weather for the last week has been
delightful. Everything is growing finely.
Prospects for good grain crop were never
better
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Mining To,vn S,Uept bv Fire.

SPOKANE, WASH, March 20.-North
Port, lively little mining town this side
of the Canadian boundary, was almost
entirely destroyed by fire last night, en-
failing loss of $50 000, with no insurance.
AS many of the homeless as could be ac-
commodated were given rsfuge in boxcars,
kindly furnished by the Spokane and
Northern Railroad
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Sante Cr,ss Hold Up.

SANTA CRUZ. CAL, March 2O.-W. B.
Benns was held up tonight at 10 o'clock
by two footpads, who relieved him of
$500. He fad been visiting on Bay street.
and, returning by the Cunningham lumber
yards, was stopped by a revolver being
thrust against his face. He obeyed the
order o. the weapon-owner TO throw up his
hands, and q second robber took his m money.
Benns is from San jose
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Po,cder Test at SANTA C,,.x.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 2O.-Captain
F. NJ. Symonds, U. S. N, Mare Island. to-
day superintended the testing of Govern
ment powder manufactured by Bernard
Peyton & Sons of the California Powder
Company. This company has manufac-
tured large quantities for the Government,
and the tests made to-day were entirely
satisfactory. They were made in two large
guns, one 6-inch, the other ar S-inch.
The Fourth Gun Division, Naval Battal-
lion, n. G.. c., by invitation was present 10
witness the test, under charge of Lieutenant
Morey.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Co,srsina at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, March 2o.-Turnstile
count at the fair grounds to-day showed
that 5611 persons passed the gate to wit
ness the coursing. The weather was ideal,
the racers in good fettle and the lacks"
full of life Ten pairs were first slipped
for the unfinished Missouri cup. The St.
Louis cup was then contested for with
four entries. The coursing closes to-
morrow with the fiuals.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
SENTENCED AT SANTA ROSA.
Del Kirby, the Boy 'Pirate," Sent to the
Whittier Reform School.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, March 20.-Del
Kirby, whose exploits in stealing boat
and lot of sporting goods in Petaluma
recently have earned for him the title of
the pirate" was sentenced to Whittier
Reform School to-day. The lads father,
an old G. A. R. veteran and an almost
helpless cripple, appeared before the court
and asked Judge Daingerfeld to send his
boy to the reform school until he attained
his majority. His request was granted by
the Judge and the "pirate" will therefore
have little more than three years to
serve before he can again follow the ex-
ample of Captain Kidd.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
attacked BIZ srRANe ER.
Drirer of MIX Vd0on Cfubbed and
Stoned UhiIe at York.

Ortcer of u MtJE Wagon Cfu60ed ana
Stoned While at York.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 20.-James
Doyle, a young man Is years old, who
drives milk wagon for the Empire dairy,
was assaulted by an unknown man on
North Second street. Doyle had left his
wagon standing in front of the residence
of G. B. May and was returning to the
sidewalk after serving the milk AS he
emerged from the gate he was seized by a
large man. who began clubbing him with
a stick. Doyle managed to break away
from the man and reached his wagon and
escaped. AS he drove away the stranger
hit Doyle in the back with a rock.
There is no clew as to who Doyle's as
sailant was. It is believed the man is in
sane, as Doyle has no enemies.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

at the urgent request of many leading cit
liens.
Mayor Chiles' denomination is an in
extravaganza.
For Clerk, l.. G. Clark, David c. Cole,
Otto Behms and James II. Sciaroni are all
candidates. For Marshal, J. G. Johnson
(incum bent) and 0. H. Blank are candi-
dates. All are making personal tight for
the spoils of office. George H. Higgins
has no opposition to succeed himself as
Treasurer. Local politics will be the alb
sorbing theme for the next three weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
pALLEY ROAD INSPECTION.
Directors Pleased With The Line From
Stockton TO the Tnotkn1ne.

Stockton TO the Tnoiunme.
STOCKTON, CAL, March 20. - This
morning Directors Watt, Payson and
Upham of the Valley road. accompanied
by Engineer Storey, f. W. Van Sicklen,
B. F. Dunham and H. Michaeis left Stock
TO to inspect the track between here and
the Tuolumne River. They were much
pleased with the progress made thus far.
They say the road will surely resach Fresno
by the middle of July, and will be ready
TO haul the whest crop this year. Nearly
all the rights of way have been secured
between Merced and Fresno. Three agents
are now completing the rights of way.
The work on the Tuolumne River and
Merced River bridges is being pushed rap
Idly. The local foundry is busy com
pleting the iron columns for ;he round
house here. a passenger depot will be
built as soon as the work on the round
house is completed. Ali the property here
promised to tho Valley road by the people
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Deoth of : snnto. Cyu. Diytne.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 2o.-Rev.
Edward Pidsley died at the home of his
son-in-law, Rev. G. w. Foote, at Hope
dale farm yesterday. Mr.. Pidsley was
born in Devonshire, England, s5 years ago.
He came to- America as young clergy
man, and was rector for many years of
Episcopal churches in New York and
Tennessee, finally coming to California,
where he had the Grass Valley parish early
in the seventies.
His health failing, he made his home
with his son-in-law, Rev. G. W. Foote,
near this city.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
QUARRELED OYER CARDS.
Maurice Besse Pleads Guilty to Assaults
ing Companion.

Maurice Besse Pleads Guilty to AssaWtt-
ing Companion.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 20.-Maurice
Besse, who shot Louis Violet in the arm
during a Drunken row at winery ir the
San Antonio Valley short time ago and
was held to answer on charge of assault
to murder, to-day pleaded guilty before
Judge Lorigan to assault with deadly
weapon, the charge having been reduced.
The shooting arose over game of
euchre, in which jug of red wine received
more attention than the game. During a
quarrel that ensued Besse shot Violet.
After Besse's arrest to even matters he
charged Violet with robbing him of $100,
but the charge was subsequently dismissed
Besse will be sentenced on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
DESERTS At PORT townsend.
Young Frans Black Decides Not to Visit
tie Yukon Country.

I0NnG FTdnt BIuCR DeCtUeS ~ OF 10 t1Su
tie Yukon Country.
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, March 90
Frank BLACK, young man who came to
Port Townsend on the City of Puebla on
Wednesday en- route to the Yukon, sud-
denly chang ID his mind after being here
few hours AID taking few drinks of Port
Townsend whisky.
1t seems hat Black is the wayward son
of wealthy Los Angeles sporting man,
and his father sought to cure him of his
dissipation by sending him to the Alaskan
wilds for two years. Accordingly he pur-
chased him $500 outfit and ticket and
started him northward. On arriving here
the young man proceeded to get drunk,
after which he sold his Alaskan outfit,
gave his ticket away and IN company with
a woman started out to visit the principal
cities on the Sound.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
RESCUE Il MIDDY'S HAT.
Efficiency of the Halcott's Lffe-Sacing
CretC Tested

GBtCtcNCy OF TIE HdfCOdS AJc-SUOsseV
Cretc Tested.
VICTORIA, B. c., March 20.-Alaska
advices just received report the following
interesting incident: During recent run
down Gastineaux Channel, while in Alas
kan waters, the ife-saving crew OF the cut
ter Walcott had an opportunity to test its
efficiency. Captain Phillips was on deck
aft, and was wishing for chance to test
his mems ability when a middy's hat blew
overheard, the cutter at the time being at
full speed.
MAN overheard" |" cried the captain, and
like flash the crew then on watch was at
the davits, the boat was unlashed and
swung out, and in twenty seconds the skiff
had lett the ships side. The hat was re-
covered, and upon reaching the ship the
boat was quickly made fast and hoisted,
and rescuers and rescued were again. on
deck IN Just four minutes from the time
thew left
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Santa Crus,s Young Thieves.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 2o.-Three
boy burglars, who were arrested for recent
raids. to-day pleaded guilty and were sen.
fenced by Judge Logan of the Superior
Court. John Winehart got three years at
San Quentin and the others were sent 10
the lone industrial School. Winehart is
10 years old, Arthur Schenck is 16 and the
colored boy, Claud Z. Granger, ID. The
burglaries were all OF petty nature, but
numerous
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
SANTA BARBARA CAPTURE.
Enormous Devilfsh Brought to the Shor
bu Ttro Fishermen.

on IWO FtsHeTUAeH'
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, March 90
A large devilfsh, far exceeding in proper
tions any ever before seen in this channel,
was to-day brought over from the islands
by two Italian fishermen named LARGO.
The deep-sea monster undertook to take
possession of Gennie Larco's boat yester-
day, the first notification of its approach
being an ugly, shiny arm thrown over the
boats gunwale. Tie young men drove a
long gaff into the creatures body and
hauled it in.
1t was found to measure fifteen feet from
tip to tip and ten feet from the head to
the end of the longest arm. The animal,
denuded of it's skin and somewhat
shrunken by the sun. has been on exhibi-
ton at the LARGO place, on lower State
street, to-day, and has drawn throngs OF
sight-seers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
cOURSING AT SHELDON
DrasUtn0 of the Dogs Entered for Com
petition Is Ann0Mn ced.

petNfOu Is AnNOWn Ceas
SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 20.-The
drawing of the dogs which will compete at
Sheldon on Sunday under the auspices of
the Sacramento Coursing Club is as fol-
lows:
Mulcasters Kirk Glen VS.. Perigos Longfel-
low, Nethercott's Little Wonder VS.. Posseter's
Alameda, NeIhercott's Red Cloud VS.. Pilking-
toms Robert ] Devines Benzine VS.. Mulcaster's
Sunol, Robinson & Peyton's Miller's
Maid VS.. Traynor's Valley Maid, Grif
tith's Marie VS.. Steigler's Tammany
Hanrahan's Plato vs.. Gunther's v d.,
NJ. II. Sheehans Jack vs. McDonalds Lissak.
Manigan's Pansy VS.. Healy's Skyball Stoits'
Lady Longsdale VS.. Robinson d. Peytons Royal
Buck, Walshs Cloverleaf VS.. Rosseter's Ven-
ture, Renwjck's Peter Maher VS.. P W. Shee-
hans Eva S, w. II. Devine's Straight Tip VS..
Robinson d Peytons Royal Daisy, Cronin's
Dotte Dimple VS.. Mahoney's Governor Jim.
Mulcaster's Fear Not VS.. P. w. Sheehan's
Banjo.
James Wren will officiate as slipper and
John Grace as Judge. Excellent sport is
assured and large crowd expected.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Monootian Merchants Fail.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 2O.-Lou Hoy
and Set See. who have been doing fancy
goods business at 81 South Second street
under the name of the Shanghai Com
pany, to-day filed petition in Insolvency.
Their liabilities are placed at 1854. The
assets at $2SO5, of which $1,000 is the stock
in store
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Herbert BOOTH at Seatt,e.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 20.-Herbert
Booth, commander of the Canadian divi-
sion of the Salvation Army, passed
through this city this afternoon en- route
from Victoria to Spokane, which is in
Guided IN the British North American
jurisdictiOn
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
An Enterpr,sina suismm Woman.

SUISUN. CAL. March 20.-A woman
named Ella Keith, alias Garcia, has been
arrested here on an alleged charge of
felony embezzlement. Some time ago she
shipped fifteen head of cattle from the
ranch of her employer, S. Rossi, to Vallejo
and appropriated the proceeds. The de-
fendant claims she took the cattle in pay
ment OF wages due her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
Sfafehood for Arixona.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2o.-The
Senate Committee on Territories with a
bare quorum present, this morning or
dered a favoroble report on the bill admit
ting the Territory Of Arizona to statehood.
Call voted against the report.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
.Ncrada,s Boy Thieves.

NEVADA, CAL, March 20.-Three boys
ranging in age from 10 to II years were
arrested here to-day for robbing Rosen-
thal's variety store last night. After the
store had been closed they broke pane Of
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
VALLEJO FERRY COMPANY.
articles of Incorporation of the Neal
Concern Filed.

ATttCte1 OJ IHCOTDOTuIfOH O7 Wc N61U
Concern Filed.
SUISUN. CAL, March 20.-Articles of
incorporation of the Vallejo Ferry Com
pany were filed with the County Clerk to-
day. The objects of this company are to
conduct freight and passenger business, to
purchase or build boats, slips or wharves
and to acquire privileges and franchises
for conducting the ferry line.
The principal place of business will be
Vallejo. The term of its existence will be
fifty years and the amount of it's capital
stock will be $4,000, divided into 600
shares of the par value of 500 each.
Among the directors are some of the most
prominent men in Vallejo.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

II IS HARDLY WORTH ANY ONES WHILE to
take the risk OF waiting for Cough, Cold, or
any Lung Trouble $40 go as it came" when .
remedy, so sure and thorough as DIR. D. Jayne's
Expectorant. is SO easily procurable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
.Ronors .Erenly Dirided.

PRINCETON, N. j., March 20.-The
gymnastic teams of Yale and Princeton
gave joint exhibition in the gymnasium
here tonight. Honors were evenly di-
Yided.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

of pocket. knives. two or three meerschaum
pipes and few other articles OF less
value. When arrested the young Offenders
admitted the theft and promptly returned
the stolen property.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
A Death at Nepada.

NEVADA, Call, March 2o.-Mrs. Lethea
M. Caldwell, wife of Superior Judge Cald-
well, died this morning of pneumonia.
She was native of Pennsylvania, aged 81.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
WRECK ED At PALMDALE.
Disaster to a Fruit Train on tho South
ern Pacific.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. March 20.-A
special fruit train, bound north, was
wrecked last evening at Palmdale, sta
tion on the Southern Pacific, in the Ante
lope Valley. The train was pulling into
newly made switch, which proved too
weak and collapsed under the great weight.
Two cars were demolished, and luscious
oranges Uttered the ground. Passenger
trains were delayed until wrecking crew
from this city reached the scene of the
wreck and cleared the track.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

of Stockton has now been turned over,
with the exception of one small piece, to
be paid for in few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22

received letter from her in which she
saws; I'VE are rejoicing over our sweet
itur girl Sarah Esther" The babe is .
months old and reported to be a very rret-
IS child with golden brown hair and big
blue eyes.
Mr. aud Mrs. @, A. Wolf have returned
from New York and are at the Bristol
Miss Mily Dumble is in the city the
guest of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs
James T. humble. 1907 Prairie avenue.
Miss llonny rrice, who has long been ex-
rectsi home will probably leave New York
city this week
Mrs. NJ d. Farrls and her daughter,
Miss Ara Nynnc Of huntsville, have been
the guests th,s week Of Mrs NJ. \. Up
ton, 6l0 Austin street
Miss Lillian Johnson OF Cold Springs,
TEXAS, is in the city visiting relatives. and
Will he pleased to see her friends at 1it5
| Dallas avenue.
Mrs, Maria klmhall OF Galveston, who
mas hut recently returned from Spain.
came to Houston Friday on visit 10 heI
mother Mrs. Rufus Gage. Mrs. Klmbail
| Nll' return 20 Galveston on Monday.
Mrs Robert 4. Norris left Friday morn.
ing Tor san Antonio, whore She viii Visit
her sister. Mrs. John Martin on her 70.
turn Mrs Martin win accompany ncr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22
AmnnO Musicians.

houston music lovers fully appreciated
the opportunity given them by the Ladies
assoc len e tn First Pfeshyt rian church
ot nearing llf, baldwin in his organ recitals
Of Thursday and Friday nights.
1t is seldom that We have musical treat
and when player comes from New York
horAldod with oaYiahle press rcports, we
look for music Of tho very best quality. 81
BALDWIN surely understands the orEan and
he is able to fully display it's beauties and
POWERS Also is he particularly clever IN
MS limitations OF natural sounds as illus
trated by the marching army and "Dixie'
played on ife and drum. Then, TOO. his
'Storm''is an exceedingly brilliant instance
of imitation The illusion Ia perfect The
wind roars and the branches OF the forest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22

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i"'t y, '"V p'os, a'ni"' O'e'n VIZ" p'""o
Hu'' ~ MISS NNVlVW anu az, hvN"i!
~ '"mV baritone Fo'o ny Mr. H. -
MFs. WILLIAM Christian favored the au'
,ho s.a.,n nn,,,1a', 1,ont,.et,',,,,
Dinner" She was greeted with olnuorous
approval and was brou,.ht back a second
am. only ia receive sfiu louder an,l,usc
Tho Houston Ouartenn nc,t rendered
double number. which atu1ly uroycd the
abuiy OF It's membrrs.
Tho most novel fcnture NJ tho evening
rendition Of "Tbo Noclcnp nlrd" would
have put the sosgHter Itself 10 shame had
u been present lie WAS greeted with out
bursts ~ applause and was brought back
ara rendered "Swauee River"