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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
WATERS ENTERTAINMENT.
flrit Annual Social and Ball Given at
Union Square Hall Last Nirht.

flrst Annual Social and Ball Given at
Union Square Hall Last Night.
The Pacific Coast Walters Association
gave their friends an entertainment at
Union Square Hall last night which was
an up-to-date affair.
1he hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with an abundance of ever
green, Christmas berries and profusion
OF national bunting, while the banquet
room presented a very pleasing contrast
illuminated by variety of colored electric
lamps.
This association is incorporated under
the State law and its object is entirely
social in its character. 1t is opposed to
strikes and boycotts in any form and
iorms no part of the labor unions.
The headquarters of the association is
located at D Stockton street, where suita bic
rooms are neatly furnished with checker
boards, billiard-ta bles toilet and reading
rooms.
The prlncipaI object of the association
Is to control the serving of suitable help
to hotels, restaurants, banquet and dinner
parties by trained, capable and polite
walters.
Its officers are: President, Fred Emery );
vice. president. II. II. Hoffman; recording
secretary, p. b. Schafer; financial secre-
! tary, j. Pinto; treasurer, l.. Hayden,
ergeant-at-arms, G. Bard; sentinels, E.
ReveJlion and II. Newton.
Last nights programme was carried out
under the guidance of William Burns.
Fred OIyett and L. de Massey as floor
| committee with Harry g. Brown as floor
manager.
| The programme consisted of: Overture, by
| Blum's Orchestra; vocal duet, by Misses Ma
! bel Thompson and Daisy Place; lnstrumen tai
! duet, mand olin and guitar, by Messrs. Totgka
! Parker; zitner solo, 10y George Ne ,zner; vocal
! SOLO, by NJ. ]. Stanley Fytton; recitation,
/ by john T. DAILY Z!ther solo, by J. Stanley
! Fytton; descriptive song, by Teddy Green;
vocal selection, by Mr. Totgka.
This was followed by dancing and sup
! per.
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THE MORGAN
LUNCH PARTY.
Dinner Dance at Mrs. Henry T.
SCott'S-MOroSco-CoCkrell
Nuptials.

Mrs. John P. Jones, who is visiting here from
her nome in Southern California, was the
guest of honor yesterday at luncheon given
by Mrs William P. Morgan at her magnificent
home on CLAY street
The table, with its wealth of exquisite silver
and crystal and delicate fatence, was bril-
liantly decorated with holly and Christmas
berries.
Covers were laid for twenty.
Mrs. Henry T. Scott gave her second dinner
dance last evening at her home at the corner
of Clay and Laguna The affair was in honor
OF Miss Champion, the cousin of the hostess,
who is visiting here from her home in Eng
land. Eighteen guests were entertained at
dinner and at the dance which followed fifty
young folks were present.
Oliver Morosco and Miss Annie c. Cockrel
were married yesterday at noon at the Church
of the Advent, Rev. j. A Emery officiating.
Miss May Eouug attended the bride as maid
OF honor, and Leslie Morosco otficiated as best
man. Bert Morrison, Charles Pugh, Charles
Eyton ard Frederick Macdermick were the
ushers. After the ceremony there was a bridal
breakfast at the residence of the brides
mother on Pine street.
The young couple received numerous hand
some presents. Mr.. Morosco. who is treasurer
of the Grand Opera house and son of Walter
Morosco, the theatrical manager, was mosl
generously remembered by his many theatri
cal friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morosco are spending their hon
eymOOu at Del Monte
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FOR A WORTHY CAUSE.
Musicale in Aid of the Kings Daugh-
ters' Home.

Musicale in Aid of the Kings Daugh-
ters' Home.
A musicale Will be given tomorrow
evening at Kohler & Chase Hall, the pro-
ceeds to go to the Christmas fund for the
King Daughters Home. -sssaS
Miss Ida Diserens, the well-known
young pianist, has arranged the following
attractive programme for the occasion:
Piano quartet Suite peer GynD, Greig-
l. Pastorale Dawn OF NORM; 2. Asa's Death
3. Anitra's Dance; 4. Entrance OF the Noun
tain King To His Hal!-Miss Ella c. Stone, Mrs.
+. NJ Stensrud, Miss Ida Diserens and Miss
Charlotte Ebbets; nrefatory reading by Mrs.
J. J. Nachtrieb. Soprano solo, "For the Sake
of the Past" Mattel; Mrs. frederick ( Titus.
Violin solo, "Preislied, from ''Meisters niger -
Wagner; Miss Clara Mcconnell Piano solo, Bal
lade fiat, Chopin; Miss Ida Dserens. Read
ing, pauline PalOvna," Aldrich; Miss Eliza
betn Bartlett. Barytone solo, the Ballad
Singer" Lindley; Clarence Howland. Whist
ling solo. SHADOW AIT" from .'Dinorah"; Miss
Gertrude Judd. ViOIin solo, ''Mazurka de
Concert" Musin; Miss Clara Mcconnell. So
prano solo, "On.y This" De Koven; Mrs. Fred
erick E Titus. Reading-(d) The Dead Pussy
Cat" anonymous; (b) "Mammy's Lii Bow"
anonymous; (c) Seem Things al Night" Eu-
gene FieId-Miss Elizabeth BdrIl II. Accom-
panists: Miss Ida Diserens Frederick E. Titus
and Miss Maud Noble.
Tickets have been placed at the III Oldest
sum OF % cents.
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DRAMA AND MUSIC.
Vallini and Viccini to Be rendered
Benefits at the Baldwin This


Aida will be presented tonight and
Friday at the Baldwin Theater by the
Italian Grand Opera Company. The cast
it is promised, will be q strong one and
the opera will receive a special staging
"Manon Ls:caut' will be the matinee
bill. On Saturday night, at Viccini's
benefit, The Little Hayden" will be pre-
sented Tor the first time in this country
in conjunction with the second act OF
"Manon Lescaut' and the third and
fourth acts of La Boheme." Pletro Val
lni will be given q benefit on Sunday
night, and the local music-iovers will
have an opportunity OF attesting their ID
probation of his splendid work during the
engagement.
The second concert of the San Francisco
Symphony Society takes place at the
Tivoli Opera-housc this afternoon at 3:2O
O'Clock The programme, which already
has been announced, il good one.
At the Colum bia "a Milk White Flag"
is pla ying TO immense houses. For the
second time in as many seasons this farce
of Hoyt has captured Ihe fancy of the
town.
rip Van Winkle" gives way 10 the ne W
Tivoh Christmas show, Mother Goose
on Saturday. Ed Stevens is the author
and considerable is expected of him.
The Hebre German Opera COMPANY
appears at the California on Friday and
Sunday nights Monday the f awiey
company commences brief au revoir
season.
The Orpheum has strong cards in lie
Roy, Kernell and the six Picchianio sis
tiers.
The audiences at the Grand seem to
en- Joy an occasional change from roaring
M To- drama. Booths Baby is doin 2
well.
viii She Divorce Him p runs only this
week at the A!cIzar. Monday night will
see the special holiday production of "Th e
Girl Left Behind Ne"
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OLD SOLDIERS FBASTED.
The Loyal Legion Held a Meeting and
Banquet.

The Loyal Legion held a meeting in the
parlors of the Occidental Hotel last night
at which considerable business was trans
acted, The most i'm portant being the adop-
tion of resolutions OF which the following
are the important features:
First-Indorsing the bill before Congress to
establish a national military park 10 com
memorate the campaign, siege and defense OF
Nlcksburg.
Secoud-To urge upon Congress the passage
of bill TO mark wi In sulta BILE monuments the
pos itions and organizations OF The regular
army which took part in the battle OF Gettys-
burg aud to make the necessary appropriation
therefor.
Thrd-To appoint, in cooperation with
other commanders, flag committee 10 work
with the patriotic societies 10 cultivate public
sentiment of respect ana reverence for the
flag of our country and TO prevent its deseera-
tiou, etc.
Fourth-To encourage the formation of as
sociations of companions in localities more
than fifty miles from San Francisco with a
view of increasing the mem bership and pro-
noting good fellowship
The following were elected members:
Captain George William Coffin OF the
United States navy, retired, first class.
inheritance from origins al com panion,
first class-W. {. McDougal, ssilor at
Mare Island; Edward w. Lane clerk Rex
Norman Ham lin, CLERK; James s. Henton
Stewart Rhodes, clerk; Harry K. Cheno-
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His Wife Alleges That He
Has Eloped With
Mrs. King.
Last Chapter of the California
Mine Exploring Com
pany.
The Lady Promoter Completely Won
the Affections Of the
Secretary.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, !
Q0S Broadway Dec IL


908 Broadway, Dec. 10.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Burnham, wife of c. +.
Burnham, who left Oakland suddenly
about month ago with Mrs. Mary King
filed a suit this evening for a divorce.
Charles +. Burnham left Oakland very
suddenly about the middle OF Novem Der.
The commencement of the Burnhams' do
mestic troubles dates from last June, when
a Mrs. King appeared in San Francisco
and started the California Mine Exploring
Company. She lived in Oakland and took
in some partners TO her scheme, among
them being Charles Burnham. She Gre
ated the impression thatshe was woman
of wealth, and a week after Burnham met
her he was so completely under her CO n
troll that he told his wife he intended to
get q divorce so that he might be free to
marry his encnantress.
Within twenty-four hours OF the disap-
pearence of Mrs. King. Burnham was
also missing, and in his flight he took with
him his youngest child, Charles.
Some days after their flight they were
discovered in Portland, Or, where they
had registered under their own names,
and later still Mrs. King was brought
back to this State 10 explain certain trans
actions in which she had taken part. 1t
a
ance that Burnham was considerably short
in his accounts with various lodges, but
an investigation showed that this was not
correct and that if he were he could prob
g bly, exnlain all existing discrepancies.
Mrs Burnham in her com plant makes
the cnarge of cruelty, and alleges that on
November IS her husband lett Oakland
with one Mary King, and also took their
youngest cAIld and that they have not
since returned. She alleges that Burn
ham IS an able-bod man capable OF
earning coed salary. She also asks that
the homestead at 240 Broadway be set
aside for her, with personal property con-
sisting of household furniture. Mrs
Burnham wants the custody OF Charles +.
and Grace Burnham and also alImony,
suitable attorneys fees and costs.
Mrs. Burnham is confident that her hus-
band ana Mrs. King have been intriguing
for several months and she does not ex-
pect that he will ever return to Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
HELPING THE POOR.
The c. L. A. s. Will Receive Donations
for the Needy of This
City.

Mem bers of the Catholic Ladies' Aid So
c,ety are asking donations from the many
friends OF the organization and from the
public generally.
1t has been the custom of that society
TO receive donations every year for the
poor of the city, regardless of creed, dur
ing the Christmastide and distribute them
the day of the 24th OF Dece M Der. The
poor people generally come to the Cath
olic Ladies AID Society's headquarters,
and those who are unable to come have
the things sent to them.
Donations of groceries, clothing and
bread are particularly requested and the
la les will receive the offerings in the
basement of ST. Mary's Cathedral.
The days they viii be there will be
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday be-
tween A. NJ. and 4 p NJ, and the latter
evening the deserving ones will come to
the church and receive the various dona-
tions to gladden. :heir Christmas day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
A MURDER MYSTERY.
Patrick Murphy Shot to Death
by an Unknown Burglar
at TemeScal,
No Olew to the Assassin, Who Is
Thought to Be a
Thief.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL.
90S Brnad WaY. Dec Is.

:
The first murder in Greater Oakland
occurred tonight. Patrick Murphy was
mysteriously shot at Temescai and died
as he was being carried into his house.
Patrick Murphy lives on Telegraph ave-
rue, between Forty-seventh and Forty
eighth streets. This evening after dinner
he az carrying a can 10 a neigh boring
saloon for the purpose OF getting some
beer.
He went out OF the back door OF his
house and was at the bottom of the stairs
leading into the yard when his wife, who
was in the house, heard a shot. Some
boys who were near also heard the report
and rushed to the yard. AS they did so
they saw the shadow o. a man elm bing
over the fence. Murphy was found on
the ground and they started to carry him
into the house, but be died minute after
being shot.
There is no clew whatever to the assas-
sin, as the boys only aw the back OF the
man as he scaled he icnce. An examina-
tIon showed that Murphy was shot
through the heart.
Mrs. Murphy is unable to give any ex-
planation al all of the affair. She has
been married to Murphy about eight
year., and has three children. She says
her husband had not had any trouble with
any one, ano had not left the supper table
q minute before he was dead.
Tne theory is advanced that the MUIR
deGer was prowling around the back OF
the house. bent on robbery, and finding
himself confronted by Murphy he shot
him 10 make his escape certain. The
wound was made by pistol bullet.
Murphy was a very industrious man.
He has worked as Iineman for the COM
panv and as a horsecar-driVer on IeIe-
traph avenue for twenty-five years.
n o was of q very peacea BILE disposition
,snd As years OF age. The body was brought
\ the Morgue. Chief Lloyd and Detec-
~ Hodgkins went to The scene OF the
Murder, but ,hey had absolutely nothing
t0work on and no arrests were made up
10 midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
THEIR SECOND BANQUET.
Life Underwriters Gather Around the
Festai Board at the Palace.

Life Underwriters Gather Around the
Festal Board at the Palace.
The San Francisco Life Underwriters
held their second annual banquet in the
Conservatory Hall OF the Palace Hotel
last night, ana, for the three or four hours
that it continued. life for them was one
merry round OF pleasure. They evidently
believed in the motto, Eat, drink and be
merry, for tomorrow you die, " for they
began the feast at 7:30 sharp A string
band, hidden from sight of the ban
oueters, discoursed sweet strains of music
during the time that the underwriters
were discussing the God things which
had been prepares for lie occasion.
President Clarence NJ. Smith acted as
POSTMASTER and he acquitted himself like
an old campaigner. When the feast was
ever the popping of champagne corks
slgnifed tnat another feast was about to
begin. Then was served an intellectual
repast that was as much enjoyed as the
feast which preceded it.
Rabbi Jacob Y orsanger responded to
the toast: "L'fo Insurance Antagonistic
to Pauperism." His address was a learned
and eloquent one, and showed that he
had devoted some attention 10 the subject
of life insurance as preventive of pau
perism.
1oastS were gwen Dy the 1oIloWlng
named and others:
s. Prentss Smith, DR.. B. F. Swan, DR.. W. R.
Cluness, John Reichman, Edwin II. Bacon
editor of the Coast Review, Percy Ii. Evans
c. s. Tourtellot W. s. Duval.
Among those present were: John M. Ian
ders, general agent Manhattan Lie; Clarence
NJ. smith, general agent Northwestern Mutual
Life; c. NJ T. Parker, general agent Massachu-
setts Mutual Life; Fred II. Beaver, general
agent Pacific Mutual Life; J. NJ Kilgarif. een-
nal W
general agent Home A. c. Donnells, cashier
Home Life; Henry X. Field, general agent New
England Mutual; w. A. Jacobs tS Son.
general agent Germania; Charles McLaine,
general agent n W York Life; j. B.
Day, general agent Washington Life :;
S. NJ. Marks, assistant secretary Pacific Mutual
Lie; George A. Moore, president Pacific Mu-
tual Life; W. c. Leavitt, general agent Union
Mutual Life; H. b. Houghton. general agent
Etna Mutual Lie; A. G. Hawes. London man
ager New York Life; J. G. Edwards of the
Coast Review; James Osborne, general agent
Phoenix Mutual Life; g. NJ. SLolp, general
agent National Life; }. II. Carey OF the Ad-
luSter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION,
Exercises Held by the Children OF the
Hearst kindergarten Yester-
day Morning.

Yesterday morning ut 10 o'clock the
Christmas festival of the Hearst Kinder
garten, 5l2 Union street, took place. AS
a rule ;he cele bra ton is held in the play
room, but owing to the number of chill
dren i'll the kindergarten and the desire of
parents and friends to see the exercises,
they were held In Washington Square
Hall, Stockton and Union streets.
AT the appointed hour about $50 chi!-
dren marched into the hall dressed in
white, with red, white ard blue paper
caps, singing a Christmas march. In the
middle of the hail large Christmas tree
had been prepared with presents for the
little ones. Santa Claus made his appear
ance after the last song had been sung by
the children and the presents were dis
tributed. Miss Anna StovalI, Rev. Mr..
Wilson, Miss Virginia Fitch. Miss Brown,
Mrs. Skilton, Mrs. Klein and Mr.. Hall,
who lmpersonated Santa Claus, were
among those preselt at The exercises.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
HADJl EPHRAIM BEiGUlAT
RUNNING FULL CAPACITY.
Over Three Thousand Men On the Union
Iron Works Payroll.
Collection of

over Three Thousand Men ON the Union
Iron Works Payroll.
The Union Iron Works is running its
numerous yards with a full assignment OF
mechanics and laboring men. Over 5000
men look to Irving NJ. Scott for their pay
when that period arrives to count noses
and time at the cashiers desk.
The already large area covered by the
industries of the Union Iron Works has
been found to be wholly inadequate 10 aC-
commodate the Increased demands on the
books of the company. To provide Tor
additional room the SCOTS are dredgin z
space on the west side of the slips where
the fighting naval monsters are now being
put together, for an additional slip where
other steel cruisers can be built ana
launched.
Work IS being rushed on the japanese
war vessel, in order 10 have her ready fC1
her baptismal dip early next month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
scandinavian Society.

The scandinavian Society met last night in
the Alcazar building and nominated officers
for the coming term of six m onths. Following
is q list of those nominated: For president t.
A. Olsen UnCum benO; vice-presidents IS
/. Boudele and Elias RunG; recording secre-
tary, o. Andersen and Paul Engeu; finance
secretary, C. lsakseu. The trus tees and treas.
urer remain in Office for another six months.
The second nomination will take place on
TUESDAY, the 21st inst, and the election will
De on the 2Sth.
Under the leadership OF President Olsen, the
society has made great progress during the
last twelve months.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16

weth, frs class by inheritance from de-
ceased officer; Chester A. Doyle.
Second class-Alexander G. Hawes Jr., ,
Ernst II. Denicke.
Transferred from other comm anderias-
Colonel Ed c. Balm bridse, U. S. A., from
Ohio; Captain John p. Thompson, from
Minnesota; Thomas A. w Shock, from
Oregon. Transferred TO Massachusetts-
Captain William Quinton; 10 Penn
svlvania, Paymaster John B. Redteld,
U. S. N; 10 District of Colum bia, Rear
Admiral L. a. BeaIdsley and Paymaster
II. T. Shedding.
Alter the meeting a lanquet was held
and the old soldiers enjoyed themselves
with toasts and stories until a late hour.
General Shafter acted as toastmaster and
he kept the fun going.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
OCEAN TRAVEL
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

STEAAa1MiEIRs55 RS ,l1Fa.da LEAYE Bk0ADWAY SC,iAY "a,
For ports in laska A. NJ, Dec. 2, z, j., Il
% 27, and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria Vancouver (B. c., Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma Everett Anacortes anI
New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay, Washl 8 A. N.
Dec. 2, z, H. Il, -, ~ and fifth day there
after connecting at Vancouver with .he G. p. Ry,
at Tacoma with \. p Ry., at Seattle with Greas
Northern Ry, and Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Hum boldt Bsy), Str Pomona
P. M, Dec. 3, Z. IL 49, 20, "a 28 Jan. l. b, 1O, IA
1S. %, 20 Il.
For santa Cruz, Monterey, San Simeon. Cayuco&
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota Santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, san Pedro, East Saa
Pedro (LoS Angelesl and Newport, a NJ, Dec.
4. 3, l. 10, y, "a, %, anu every fourth day
For San Diego, stopping only AZ Fort Har ford
(San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara, Port Los An
geles ana Redondo CLOS Angelesl IL A. NJ. Dec.
,. o 10 Ia 1s -, % 80 and every fourth day
thereafter.
For Ensenada Magdalena Bay San Jose del
Cabo, Nazatan, Atata La Paz Santa Kosalis
and Guaymas (Mex.), 10 a. NJ, I'd of each month.
The Company reserves the right TO cnange with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates AMI
hours of sailing.
Ticket Office-PALACE HOTEL NEW MONT
GOMERY ST
GUODALLs PERKINS & Co, Gent Agents.
10 Market ST.. San Francisco
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Swedish Society Bazaar.

The Swedish societiesi of San Francisco az 4
Oakland, which had great bazaar in the Ma
tive Sons Hall the previous week. realized a
net earning OF between $1,000 and $1,000. The
money viii be divided equally between the
seven par ricipetiug societies and be set aside
for building fund. II the societies do not
succeed in getting enough money TO erect a
suitable hall building, the Danish and Nor
wegian societies will join with them and
erect building.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
SWINGING BRIDGE STUCK.

Traffic Over Mission Creek Interrupted
by Defects in the Draw.
The mechanism OF the Fourth-street
swinging bridge is so woefully deiec i've
that it takes eccentric turns and occa-
siOnally refuses to swing on its center pin.
This erratic turn occurred yesterday alter
noon, when the bridge refused TO swing
back into place after it had been opened
10 permit some lumber-laden schooners to
pass. The result of this stubbornuess
caused 4 blockade of teams and electric
cars on both sides to remain stationary
for thirty minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16

law for The taking of salmon. AS early as
Sunday these fellows sent a lot OF their
eaten TO the city market.
The State Commission was informed of
this and at once sent John Lowe and Al
Wilson TO the river. Their first efforts
were rewarded by finding gill net, which
they coniscated and now hold as evidence
i'll case any one puts in a claim tor the
same. The net was found a short dis
lance below Guerneville The deputies
will remain on the river for the purpose
Of preventing illegal fishing until the run
is over.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
ALASKA PACKERS WIN,

The Supreme Court Decides an Inn
portant Point Oh Bonds.
Some time ago the Alaska Packers As
sociGuon took exceptions to the Alaska
improvement Company using a certain
trademark or abel on salmon cans, and an
injunction suit was brought in the
United States Circuit Court, which
granted temporary restraining
order. On the following day an
order was made that the Alaska Pack
ers' Association give bond of $40 900
'cond itioned for the payment 10 respon-
dent of such damage as 1t may be awarded d
by reason of the issuance of said tempo-
rary restraining order" The bond was
given and the improvement company was
eventually successful in It's resistance Of
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
MADE NIGHT HIDEOUS.
Mrs. i. ReardOn, Alias j ne Getz, Sen
to the County Jail.

Mrs. E. Reardon, alias Jane Getz, was
charged in Judge Conlan's court vester-
day with disturbing the peace.
The complaining witness, Policeman
Samuels, and fifteen ladies who reside in
the neigh borhood. all testified that Mrs.
Reardon made night and day hideous by
singing and dancing in her yard and on
the street.
The Judge after severely leciuring her
sentenced her to three months in the
County Jail. THANK you, your Honor"
SAID Mrs Reardon, Il am ever so much
obliged She continued TO pour out her
thanks as she was led from the court
room.
In February last as Jane Getz she was
arrested for disturbing the peace and
spent three months in Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-16
ILLEGAL sALM0N-OATOHBRs.

Gill Nets Confiscated on the Russian
River Recently.
The bar of the Russian River broke
open on last Friday evening and the run
OF steelhead salmon star ed at once for
the spawning grounds at the head. No
sooner did the fish begin TO move than
several fishermen placed in the river gill
Its and other contrivances prohibited by