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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
FORTIFICATIONS And
HARBOR IMPROVEMENT 7
EStim ateS Made in the Report
of the Chief of En-
gineerS.
General Wilson Says That a Vast
Sum Must Bs Expended for
Coast Defenscs.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL.

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21-General Will
son, chief ot engineers of the army, has
made his annual report 10 the Secretary OF
War. 1t is devoted 10 the Notifications
and river and harbor i'm proyements of the
country. The estimates for coast defenses
for the years 1898 80 are as follows:
Gun and mortar batteries, 5000 coo;
purchase OF land for fortilications, $780,
900; protection, preservation and repair
of fortifcations. $l00, 600; preparation of
plans for fortihca lions, $1,000; seawalls
and EN- ankments $50 COO; torpedoes for
harbor detenses, the purchase of subma-
rine mines and necessary appliances to
support them, for closing channels lead
ing TO our principal sea ports, for needful
casemates, ca bles, etc, TO render it pos
sible 10 operate submarine mines, $50, coo.
Total. 50 $4,000.
General Wilson says thai during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1897, there was
ex expended on river and harbor smprove-
ments $l3, 40l $50 For the fiscal year end
ing June 30 1899, his estimates are: Con-
tinuons Work authorized by Congress,
SIS, S76,007 other work not provided for
by continuing contracts, SIS. 452, ,153.
California: Oakland harbor, $I63, 500;
San Lnis Obispo, $3.50, 600; San Diego har-
bor, $134, 400; Hum boIdt harbor, 800, ,OO0
Oregon: CoquiIle River. $115, 900; Up
per Coquille River, $4,000; Coos Bay,
$500. 600; SiusIow RIVER 100000: TilIa-
nook Bay. 1000; Column bia River, below
Tongue POM. S7L550; Columbia River
and Lower Willamette River, $780, 900;
canal at Cascades, 1884, 260.
Washington: Gravs Harbor, S430. 900:
Puget Sound. $25, 900; Everett harbor,
$150,0O0; Swintomish slough, 1000.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
SUDDEN Death AT SON0MA
Henry Wrinkle, a Pioneer Resident,
Well Known in San Francisco,
Found Dead in Bed

SONOMA, Oct. 2L-The residents of
this place were shocked this morning on
hearing of the sudden death OF Henry
WinkIe, pioneer resident of this valley
and San Francisco. Mr.. Winkle had re-
turned last night from San Franci CO on
the evening train, and retired at the
usual hour in good spirits and health.
Not appearing at the breakfast hour his
sister, Miss A. WiIkle, went 10 his bed
room and called him. Receiving no re-
sponse she entered the room and was
horrified to find him cold in death. lie
had evidently passed away several hours
before. The cause of his sudden death
was due to heart failure. from which he
had suffered for many months.
In addition to his extensive vineyards
near this place Mr.. Winkle was also the
owner OF Wrinkles bakery on the corner of
Vallejo and Battery streets, San Fran
cisco, which was established in 1851. He
was generous, whole-souled gentleman.
and b is sudden demise will be keenly felt
Dy large number of friends in Sonoma
and San Francisco. Deceased was q native
OF Germany, aged SO years. He leaves a
young vile and Two small children,
brother and two sisters. one of the latter
being Mrs. Adler of this place The re-
mains will be taken to San Francisco to-
morrow, where the funeral Will be held.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
FRiGHTFUL TRAGEDY.
Father in Jad, Charged With the
Murder of His Wife and
Child.

SPOKANE, WASH, Oct 2L-When Mrs.
A. J. Lynch entered the residence of c.
w. Kessler late this afternoon a shocking
scene was presented. Mrs. Kesslor was
dead from CHASTITY wound in the throat,
and near by lay her 4-year-old son with
a bullet through his neck. The husband
and father is in the city pri> >on half nsane
and under suspicion OF having killed his
wife and child. He protests his inno-
cence, and C aims that his wife killed their
child and com mitted suicide. Ply sicians
think the child will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
SUICIDE AT WHf1E RIvEB

MISS Satfe Tucker, HhiLe Deneute6
Jumps Into HeU,
VlSALIA, Oct. 21.-M IS Sall1e Tucker
a maiden lady of f"rIy-five years, com.
mitted suicide at White River, in the
southern part of this county, LAST night.
She lived with her sister in small bouse
close TO Mitchell's store and some time
during the night she went out and jumped
INTO well. Her body was found soon
after daylight this morning. A few days
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
DISMISSED HIs DEPUrF.
Sonoma's Sheriff Furnishes a Dere.ictio
of L,stu.

SOnOntd's Sheraf PNnishes a Dere.icfion
of D,stv.
SANTA ROSA, Oct. 21.-GSheriff Sam l.
Alien to-day dismissed from serviceDeputy
Sheriff William A Dougherty on account
of his action in connection with the case of
f. T. Bachelor, the San Francisco attor.
ney who was yesterday sentenced to
twenty -four hours in jail for contempt by
Judge Dougherty of the Superior Court.
Sheriff Allen was absent at San Quentin
when the order was made by the court
committing Bachelor to Jail, and the
prisoner was in consequence turned over
to Deputy Sheriff Dougherty. Instead of
taking his man to jail, Dougherty took
him 10 the Grand Hotel for his dinner,
and at night took him out for pleasant
wax around the streets of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

works, sewerage and the general condu uct
oil municipal affairs in the European
capitals. His talk was interesting aS well
as instructive. Captain Young, the present
ana coming City Auditor, and Charles
Falne, the coming if not the present
The club is composed of vonng mon in
the main. w. r. Hail is president and
the roll show. mem bership OF lO7 good,
sound, active Re pu bicans.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

Uiittam Lands Interesting Tatk to tn
Third Yard CItfb.

SACRAMENTO. Oct. 2L-The Third
Ward Republican Club held a meeting
in its hall at Fifth and o last night
and listened to an address by William
Land, who in part spoke of his observa-
tions during his travels abroad upon
matters OF public interest.
He spoke of the street pavements, water
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Wntsomrttr.'. Bury Sugar Factory.

WATSONVILLE, Oct. 21.-Up to s
a. M, Octorer 10. the Watsonvllle sugar
factory had run 11S) hours, had sliced
50,249 tons of beets, and had produced
62s2 tons of sugar. The crop is over one
third harvested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

Awasherwonan living South Bend long time from
dyspepsia until day she Her own statement
OF the result will be of interest to other dpep
day. she said II felt less misery supply
went to the druggist
and thankful
many things and herbs and doctors getting
gwen up gng to help but to-day quite large meal
and feel no distress but before
two or three hours before eating
aeos
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Condition OF the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Oct. d - To-day's
statement of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance
$2l0, 449 $50; gold reserve, $151, All. las.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

ago she tried to kill herself by cutting
her wrist. She had shown signs of an un-
balanced mind
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12

The melon crop was short this year,
and southwest Georgia farmer who
had practically "cornered" it in his
neighborhood had suffered seriously
from the depredations of some OF the
hungry colored brethren. So he gave
it out that he had poisoned his mel
ons, and after the news went forth he
ceased to miss them.
Night after night an old negro who
lived near the finest melon patch had
gazed at their green sides with hungry
eyes, but the thought of the poison kept
him hungry still.
One moonlight night, however, his
appetite got the best of him. He look
ed in the direction of the melons long
and earnestly; then, shouldering a
sack, he started off.
In de name er goodness, Rufus,
whar you gwine?" asked his wife.
The old man turned, pointed to the
melon patch and said, slowly and sol,
EMMY:
I'm a-gwine whar dem melons ISL
"But-dey's poisoned"
II know dey is! But I'm gwine tel
take my death. Pray fer meat.
lanta Constitution.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12

each struggles for the highest degree
of perfection in its line. The following
statement from an authority on watch
es will be of great interest, even to
those who do not possess high class
timepieces: while the test of excel
lence in watch Is that it obtain Kew
certificate. it is stated that of the
watches that go TO Kew 70 per cent are
from Coventry, and while at Kew no
watch has yet succeeded in obtaining
the 100 marks which signify perfection.
Coventry has come nearest with 80 and
well maintains this reputation. That
this Kew test is no light one will be
understood from the statement that the
its weight registered, not only per day
but per hour 1t is hung up by its pen.
dant, hung upside down, hung on each
side. placed dial down and back down
zen in an ice pail: When, therefore, IL
is considered, says the jewelers. Re.
view, that it makes $4,000 vibrations
per hour. and must not vary second
q week, while quarter turn of its two
time screws meaning a millionth OF
an inch-w.il make a difference Of 20
seconds day, the delicacy OF its
adjustment will be appreciated, as =lso
the risk of intrusting its repair to any
but sliillful hands"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Contest I'm Michigan.

It is said that dealers in Detroit have
determined to put up a fight against
the enforcement OF the anti-color law
in the state OF Michigan, says Elgin
Dairy. Report. 1t seems to us the hand
lers and dealers OF this product are
either utterly lost to all question Of
right and justice or are so satisfied
with their own wisdom in regard to the
Interpretation Of the law that they can
see months ahead what the decision OF
the court will be, and therefore become
law breakers rather than law abiding
citizens. The dairy commissioner says
that the law will be enforced in the
state of Michigan, the manufacturers
and dealers in oleo to the contrary not
withstanding. The dairy commission
err will have the whole commonwealth
to support him, and We hope must
earnestly that he will succeed in con-
yincing these violators that the law was
meant to be obeyed and not disobeyed.
The Dairy commissioner and authori-
ties of that state have, of course, an
advantage over the parties who are en-
deavoring to enforce the law in our
state of Illinois. There no appropria-
ton was made nor officers designated
to enforce the law except in a general
way, and yet we believe the fight that
is being put up now in our state will
result in driving out Of the state all
manufacture of cleo colored in imita-
ton Of butter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Cotton Celluiose.

Cotton ceiIuiose Is ali interesting ma
terial. Neither alcohol. benzine, ether,
indeed they have no effect in any way
chloroform nor water will dissolve it,,
upon it, A so per cent solution OF zinc
chloride added to any form of cellulose
conquers it. The result is liquid of a
sirupy consistency, which will, when
sufficiently diluted, precipate the ceiiu-
lose in the form Of gelatinous mass.
1t contains about % per cent zinc OK
ide and is more or less hydrated. AL
most every known substance contains
more or less water, and this is of great
Importance in the handling of cellulose
in spinning, especially what IS kl Cwn
as Microscopic moisture being neces-
sary. Very dry cotton will not make
smooth thread. 1t is knotty, brittle,
and harsh, end twists and snarls con-
tinually. Loaded with certain amount
Of moisture. it becomes soft, elastic and
manageable. On the same principle.
wool must carry a certain proportion
of grease Without this it is impos-
sible to spin fine and smooth threads.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
The MIX Can.

At convention in Minnesota, ]. X.
Bennett said, among other things: I'm
the care of cans, they are to be kept
clean and free from rust. They should
be washed as soon as possible after
being used. Rinse first with cold wa
ter, then scrub thoroughly with a
brush both inside and outside, using
warm water-almost hot, or better, a
good soap suds, use 1t often anyhow.
Give particular attention to the seams
and don't forget the outsides. You
know the inside is often judged by. the
outside. Finish with scalding water.
Turn your cans upside down long
enough to allow them to drain; then
leave them right side up, or on their
sides in the fresh air, and you will
have clean, sweet cans. 1t is a very
common error to leave them over a
stake, or on board. This is serious
mistake, as invariably the cans will
sour thereby. The hot air or steam
rises and has no escape, consequently
condenses in the cans and sours. Much
milk otherwise well cared for is often
tainted from no other reason. A rusty
can should not be used, as it imparts
a foreign flavor to milk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Artificial Diamonds.

About a century ago the great
French chemist, Lavoisier, learned that
the wonderful gem known as the dia-
mond is really composed of the same
material as charcoal. namely carbon.
At once it was suggested that it might
be possible to make diamonds out CT
coal. But most chemists secuted the
idea-the diamond was q natural iniL-
eral and natures processes could not
be duplicated in the laboratory. Re-
Gently, however, NJ. Moisson has taken
up the subject, and has actually sue
ceeded in making true diamonds in
his forge. The gems thus manufactured
are very small it is true, but the prin-
ciple has been found. and who can
doubt that its application will be ex-
tended until gems of any desired size
are made at will? 1t would be nothing
surprising il within the next genera
ton or two diamonds equal to the fin
est jewels were to be turned out from
factories by the ton, and sold at so
many cents an ounce, instead Of sc
many dollars a carat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Electric Light Bin dneAs.

Several cases of blindness from cleo
tric lights cave been reported. One
was stoker on ship board, who suf-
fered great agony. He walked the
floor, holding his hands to his eyes and
moaning. The tears literally poured
from his eyes. Under treatment he
soon recovered, when he gave his ply
stefan the following facts: One after
noon he stood for the space of about
three minutes looking at an electric
drill. which was being used to drill
holes in steel plate. He was stand
ing about % or 10 feet from the drill.
At the moment he observed nothing
unusual, but when he returned to his
work he had peculiar sensations in his
eyes. and everything looked as though
covered with gold. This state of things
continued for some time when he
turned in and went to sleep. Three
hours later he woke up in great pain,
which did not subside until cocaine was
applied. Another case was also stok-
er. who looked at a drill and expert
enced the same peculiar conditions as
to color, all things being clear golden
yellow. The surgeon declared the con-
dtion TO be akin to snow blindness, but
said that the intense irritation of the
nerves brought this state Of affairs
about. 1t is claimed that a number of
cases OF this kind have occurred in
dock yards when electric drills were
first introduced, the men standing
about and looking on as matter of
curiosity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
American Demand for Herefords.

After long calm, during which the
expectations Of Hereford cattle have
been few and far between, home breed
ers are once more hopeful OF good de-
mand from Canada and the United
States. says London Live Stock Jour-
nal. Letters from people In authority
across the Atlantic state that the trade
for Herefords there is undoubtedly re-
viving, and that number OF buyers
contemplating coming over to England
in the spring to make selections per-
sonally. Some OF the most sanguine
home breeders think there is about to
be another American boom, only on
more reasonable lines than the last
for extra sires on ranches where the
Hereford strain has made itself con-
spicuously profitable, for the introduce
ton of Hereford bulls amongst cattle
where they have not been previously
tried, and for fresh blood in pedigree
herds. The demand is coming very OBJ
portunely now that the depression in
agriculture is more severely felt, even
In fruitful Herefordshire. 1t is the jub-
ilee of the Hereford Herd Book socie-
ty, which has done so much towards
maintaining the purity and pedigree OF
the Hereford breed. Next year Is the
centenary of the Herefordshire Agri-
cultural society, which was originated
for the express purpose OF improving
the form of the Hereford. and an ex-
tension Of trade will also help the Here
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
The Draft Horse.

Within the next three or four years
it Is probable that two-thirds OF all the
draft horses now doing the work Of tbs
country will be expended in the ser
vice." and will have to be replaced,
says Southern Cultivator. There is
great deal of talk about the progress
of invention displacing the horse. but
no trolley CT bicycle has yet been found
to displace the horse. Nothing or a
practical character has yet been dis
covered that will do the work OF the
draft horse. 1t is a class of horses.
too, that has become notably scarce in
the country. There are very few OF
them coming on. With a revival OF
business, which is certain to come
eventually, those city firms which take
pride in having their vans, drays and
other heavy vehicles drawn by fine,
heavy, snowy draft horses will be in
the market for supplies. They find
that horses of this class not only do
the work we'll. but are handsome adj
vertisement of their business. Nor is
there much promise that they will be
found in the near future in the exist
ing supply OF colts. Farmers and live
stock growers are looking about to find
some line Of work that is not over
done. No one conversant with the sit
uation has any apprehension about the
draft horse business being overdone
now. The only thing that at present
prevents genuine draft horse famine
is the general business depression that
exists throughout the country, which
limits the demand. If the demand were
normal. the supply would be wholly
inadequate to it. The breeding of good
draft horses wherever one has mares
suitable for the work, is, therefore, so
far as it is possible for anyone to peer
into the future, as good an opening as
the live stock grower can find.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Vibration of Railways aud It's Eject on
Health.

Health.
Annoyance and temporary discom-
fort are small items in the schedule OF
ills chargeable to vibration and noise
on railways and the unceasing and ter
noise of the elevated railways has
caused commissions in children and
what is equivalent to nightmare in
adults. One lady OF somewhat deli
cate organization has frequently sprung
from her bed On the approach of a
train, and found herself standing up
right in the middle of the floor when
she awakened. 1t seemed that the en-
gineer Of this train had a sweetheart
living in that neighborhood, and he
managed so that the locomotive made
series of peculiar noises whenever he
approached the dwelling of his inamo-
rata. This was the only train that so
affected the sufferer, and she was
obliged to leave the neighborhood on
account of it. In ordinary railway ira
vel speed is the most important item
to be looked after, and the noise attend
ing the great rapidity with which the
train moves is really secondary con-
sideration. Medical scientists who are
giving attention to this subject are be-
ginning to demand for their patients,
especially those who find it necessary
to take long journeys for their health,
accommodation in which due regard is
had for quiet and freedom from that vi
bration which affects the nervous sys-
tenn. Special routes are mapped out,
OF the irritation by the clatter and
swinging Of the trains
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12

The stranger looked after the man
who had been pointed out to him and
then shook his head.
He doesn't look like spendthrift
or high roller" he said, at last.
Nevertheless, what l tell you is
true" replied the native. He spent
not less than $4,000 for wines and Ii.
quors in a single year."
"A regular prodigal, l suppose, in
spite of his looks?"
mo; a saloonkeeper."
1t was fortunate thing for the ma
tive that he could outrun the stranger,
or he would have had to engage a room
at hospital for at least month";
Chicago Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
MISCELL ANY.

John j. Ingalls, daughter Constance
ran an electric street ear in Atchison
during one evening in place of the reg
ular motormau.
Swarms OF grasshoppers, looking
like streaks of silver in the air, have
passed in northeasterly direction over
Wilbur, Wash. lately.
Bread as daily article of food is
used only by about one-third OF the
1900, 600, 000 people that constitute the
present population of the earth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-12
Hints to Teachers.

l. Our lesson contains two pictures. OF
which the first is Paul before Felix.
Verses 1921. Explain who Felix was the
Office which he held, and how Paul came
TO stand before him. Notice what Paul
showed while on trial before the Roman
governor. /. His manner. Contrast the
style of Tertullus. full of compliment and
iiattery, with the courteous but sincere
address of the apostle. There was Pc
culiar bearing in the apostle which every
where bespoke the gentleman, and which
greatly increased his influence over men.
Every Christian should show his gentle
birth. for he is the son of a king. =. His
belief Paul knew nothing of 1.-The err
rancy of Scripture" He believed .'ali
things which are written in the law and
i'm the prophets" He could trust the
Bible, and so can we. 3. His worship.
He had come to Jerusalem to worship the
God of his fathers, and he was engaged
in the service of worship when seized by
his enemies He sought God in the or
dinances of his house, and so should we.
T. His conduct. Verse 10. This was actu-
ated by an aim to keep his conscience
pure both in respect to God and to man.
Some live for gain and others for fame:
here is principle in life nobler than eth
er. ). His expectation. He looked for
ward 10 "A resurrection and a judgment.
not as do many, with fear. but with low
for he expected 10 find ii unto life eter-
nal. What is our outlook on the future?
III. Felix before Paul. Verses 22-25 In
the second picture the relations OF these
two men are reversed. Felix sends for
Paul in a condescending. patronizing way.
but he finds that he, and not Paul. is on
trial. 1. Note his interest in the Gospel.
lie was interested but ii was the inter-
est of idle curiosity, not OF earnest pur-
pose, 2. Note what he heard. Verse p.
j expected TO hear of forms or abstruse.
.rious doctrines. He heard of sterniy
Ttctical truths. and they were truths
which carried conviction TO his soul. g.
Not his feeling. He trembled;" was
this t9e repentance? No: for there was
no req notation of sin. A man may trem-
Die any weep and agonize; but if he does
Aot Turn from his sin his is no repent
anCe.