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afford to allow the reservoirs to become
empty"
"At that time" asked Rottanzi, "Crys-
tai Springs had a capacity OF how many
gallons?"
The witness said that the larger reser-
voir was not then built. He thought the
dam was up to about four thousand mill
lions capacity but it did not fill, because
in the year IS76-77 large portion of the
rainfall was absorbed into the ground"
''Since that time, then, you increased
the capacity of Crystal Springs eighteen
thousand miIlions?"
Il think nearly nineteen thousand mil
lions. We have calculated TO have three
years water on hand in the reservoirs, for
we cannot afford TO run the risk OF having
them empty"
Il wish TO know" seid Rottanzi, "what
would be the average daily supply from
reservoirs containing about 15, 0OO, 900. .OOO
gallons?"
The witness explained that something
must be deducted from that amount, be.
cause the company would not desire to
draw out the water right down to the bot
tom. The water on the surface was not SO
good in quality as that which lay at
greater depth. He also estimated con-
siderable loss OF water by evaporation.
In the year 1882 the reservoirs re-
ceived only nine-tenths of 1 per cent of
the water falling in the entire watershed.
which in that year was 25 2-I0O and in
the former year % 6-100 inches. The
loss, he calculated, amounted to 5000, ,OO0.-
600 gallons for 1000 days at Crystal
Springs.
Taking it for granted" resumed DR..
Rottanzi, that we should have seasons of
drought, the supply, you acknowledge
would come from the addition to the
Crystal Springs dam. and the supply OBJ
tainable from the aggregate sources of
supply of the Spring Valley Water Works
in 1877 would be more than is necessary
for the City at present"
at would not" said Mr.. Schussler. The
City, he added, used little over twenty
one million gallons daily. The company
could approximately depend upon ten
million gallons from the Crystal Springs
reservoir, and as previously stated the
peninsula supply was about eighteen mil
lion gallons daily. In 1877 the company
managed TO draw about II, $40, 900 gallons
between the water pumped from the old
Merced works and from other sources.
AS also previously stated, the company
was trying to purify the Lake Merced
water by means of the canal and tunnel.
That supply, he expected, would be avail
able in 1898 10 the extent of 100000 gal
Ions day.
DR.. Dodge asked ii, seeing that this
water "bloomed" in the fall, as the result
OF one summers warmth, was that a
good system OF supply which compelled
the company to use water from this dam
for two or three summers? What would
be the condition of the water when it had
"bloomed'' two or three times? This, too,
when it might "bloom" the first fall with
out any water running into the reservoirs.
The witness said that water went
through the vegetable process all over the
world. He had seen not only rivers but
lakes "bioom," and was amazed at the
superior quality of our own water. The
company screened the water through very
hne cotton cloth, so as to take away prac-
ticaliy all the deleterlous matter, and this
would be done in case OF two or three dry
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stocks and bonds, the price received for
them and the date OF issue. A motion to
demand these and the detailed roster was
carried. Attorney Kellogg for the COM
pany objected strenuously to these figures
being given, particularly the roster, as he
claimed that it was not we'll for each of
the employees to know what the other re-
ceived.
Supervisor Rot:anzi withdrew his mo-
tion as TO the roster until the next meet
ing. Mayor Phelan declared that it was
only justice to the City to allow its officers
TO see all of the figures, as the company
was a pubic Institution, and that the
Supervisors ought to be allowed to verify
the figures given by the company. He
add ed that he hoped Supervisor Rottanzi
did not intend to wholly withdraw his
motion.
Rottanzi fastened to state that he did
not intend to let the matter drop, but
would take it up again at the next meet
ing,
The meeting then adjourned until to-
morrow evening.
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81, ,3S7 s24 40, OF this $3.50 ess 81 came

81, 3S7, ,924 40, OF this $3.50. .6SS 67 came
from private consumers.
Asked by Supervisor Sheehan about
water rates on the City front for shipping
Mr.. Schussler stated that since the ship
ping began taking water from the COM
pany instead of from Goodall, Perkins &
Co. as formerly rates had been reduced.
Customers were asked what they would
be willing to pay and the rate was gen.
orally fixed to the satisfaction of custo-
mers. He did not think it would be just
10 reduce these rates because of the diff
Guilty and expense of delivering the water.
Getting back TO the hydrant question
the engineer stated that during 1895 there
were $40 new hydrants put in place and
40 during 1896. Mayor Phelan asked
mum Der of questions which, he said. were
aimed to show that during the past
year the income of the company from this
City had been largely increased.
Mr.. Schussler admitted tn at the income
had been increased, but said that the COM
pany had also spent a very large amount
of money for the benefit of the City.
Thousands of feet of mains for the use Of
the Fire Department had been laid at
great expense.
Tue detailed statement of the company's
real estate asked for at the last meeting
was then called up and Clerk Russell read
1t by items, the Mayor asking the water
company engineer regarding the various
items and whether or not they figured in
the fixing of rates.
This Mr.. Schussler was not able to ex-
plain as thoroughly as the committee de-
sired and it was decided to ask the presi-
lon nd
present at the next meeting with the
necessary books to give the information.
The engineer stated in reference 10 piece
OF property on Market street. between
Buchanan and Church, that tie lot
had been ruined as a reservoir site by
the action of former Board of Supervis-
ors in cutting streets through 1t.
1t was not used for any purpose by the
company.
While this lot was under discussion it
developed that all of the real property OF
the company is under a blanket mort
gage TO secure the bondholders, and that
unless the consent of each and every
bondholder is secured none of its realty
used or ever designed to be used as water
property can be sold or transferred.
While questioning the engineer about
the City's property about Lake Merced
Mayor Phelan intimated that it might be
used as municipal farm, where the un-
employed could earn their board and
lodging.
The roster of employees asked for was
produced and Supervisor Rottanzi de-
clared that it was not what he had called
for. 1t was not detailed enough, he said,
and he wanted all information regarding
the number of employees, their names
and the salary paid each. He stated also
that he would ask that the company be
requested to produce a statement of its
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A STATEMENT OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CORPORATION REVIEWED ITEM BY
ITEM AS TO ITS USES.
Both the President and Secretary of the Corporation Will Be
Summoned to Appear Before the Committee
Future Hearings

II said" repeated the witness, that we
did supply in 1877 II, ,94O, 900 gallons daily"
The company's reservoirs he continued,
were very low at that time, and if the
company had not used judgment in hus-
banding the water supply, the City would
have been without water. The conse-
quence was that in 1877 a great many
meters were put in for the purpose of re-
ducing the quantity used daily, and
whereas 1900, 600 gallons were used
daily in 1876. they reduced the consump-
ton in 1877 to II, $40, 600, and in 1873 to H.
$40, 900 gallons. The company could not
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TALK OF SECESSION.
Local WheeImen Very Much Arouse,
Over the Denial of Local Option.

Local WheeImen Very Much Aroused
over the Denial of Local Option.
The San Francisco wheelmen are any
thing but happy over the result of the
action of the National bly, L. A. w.
in its annual session at Albany, N. Y,
in prohibiting Sunday racing.
The vote by which this prohibition was
carried in the Assembly shows that the
seventy-seven delegates who voted in
favor of Sunday racing are the representa-
tives OF the Western States, while the 161
delegates represented almost entirely the
Eastern and Middle States.
This fact has not escaped the local
wheelmen. and already there is talk of
secession from the league. and, with the
cooperation of the divisions represented
by the seventy-seven votes favorable to
Sunday racing, of forming a Western
league too strong and influential to be
ignored.
Tne cycling leaders from here are all at
the assent bly, in the East, and no one is
willing to talk for publication until they
return, but the plan is forming, and there
are threats of carrying it into effect. uu-
less at next years session the local option
clause IS allowed in L. A W. rules.
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While the cures Of the Institute have
been unparalleled in cases of this charac-
ter, perfect and prompt cure is guaran-
teed OF:
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THE MAYOR AND SUPERVISORS STUDYING THE WATER CUES STON
Chief Spring
Answering Miscellaneous Questions During Long
Evenings

winters. The company had men at work
night and day engaged in this screening
process.
They had succeeded in eradicating uost
of the odor by means of aerating works,
through which the water passed. The
water never "bloomed" in the winter, the
spring or the early summer, but only in
the fall. The water in spite of such con-
dltions was good water and almost the
best in the United States. They could
hardly expect to obtain distilled water.
When he said that the reservoirs gained
nothing in the year 1877 he meant to say
that such water as did enter the reservoirs
was lost by evaporation, which amounted
to about 100000 gallons day. He con-
tended that the water cleared itself within
week or ten days every fall before the
rain fell. He attributed this TO the sink
ing Of the plant growth on the surface
and to the great depth of the water The
vegetable life was suddenly cut short. Its
specific gravity was sometimes lighter and
sometimes heavier than that of the water.
When the latter was the case this plant
life sank fifty or sixty feet.
III this is so. )" said the chairman, "why
is it necessary to mix the water from
Crystal Springs with water from Ala
meda?''
The witness said that if, instead of run
ming 100000 gallons daily from
Crystal Springs, they should take
100000 of clear water from Ala
media Creek and add to that only
100000 gallons daily of Crystal Springs
water and transmit both into the city to-
gether they lessened the cost and trouble
of screening. The company also had q
great many customers en- route in San
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NICARAGUA CONSULSHIP.
Captain Merry Denies That He Intends
to Appeal Against Calderon's
Appointment.

A dispatch received from Washington
yesterday announced that Captain w. l..
Merry, Consul General of Nicaragua at
this port, would appeal to President Ze-
laya against the appointment of E. Cal
deron as his successor. This charge was
attributed to a dispute between Mr.. Merry
and Minister Rodriguez concerning the
right of Consul 10 register ships and to
allow vessels which do not touch at
Nicaraguan ports to fly the flag of that
country.
Mr.. Merry, however, has denied that he
proposes TO contest Mr.. Calderon's ap-
poin tment, and has stated that since the
Diet which formed the republic passed a
regulation vesting the appointment of
foreign representatives in natives of Gen.
trail America ne was no longer eligible as
against Mr.. Calderon. The practice of
registering vessels under the Nicaraguan
flag was, he contenGed, universal and, so
far as he was aware, perfectly legal.
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Ruins
Rheumatism Cured.

SAN Francisco, Cal, Feb 19, 1897
State Electro Medical Institute-Dear Doctors:
When commenced your Electro Medical treat
menJ l invalid from rheumatism. About
eight years ago was attacked with inflammatory
rheumatism. which after time changed to sciat-
lea. number OF the bess physicians OF san
Francisco treated me and pronounced my case in
durable. Nothing gave ME permanent relief until
L tried your Electro medical treatment. / had
tried electricity alone, and for taking edicines
alone, had exhausted the catalogue OF medicines.
Your giving OF medicines in Conjunc with cleo
tricity-the com D1ned treatment is what cured me,
No one who has known me doubts il. Every ele-
menl of my being gives demonstration OF the gem
uineness OF the cure Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM FITZGERALD.
961 Mission ST., San Francisco, Cal.
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Lecture on the Orient Tonight.
Rev. Haskett Smith, the famous Oriental
traVeier, will lecture tonight at Golden Gate
Church. P-SNoP"i
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IF your printer can't get the Genuine Bank
Stock" paper, send to Mysell-Rollins, % Clay.s
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JEwELRY store, and Third street, removed to
9O3 Kearny street
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
WANT HIM HANGED TWICE
A Motion to Try Durrant For
 Minnie Williams Murder
1t Is Demo d by Judge Eahrs Who Declines to Say Whether He Will Allow Time for an Appeal From His Order.

San Francisco, Nov. 19.-The attor- neys for Theodore Durrant today made fruitless attempt to again delay the execution of the condemned murderer of Blanche Lamont. Their plan was to gain time by insisting that Durrant be tried for the murder of Minnie Williams and so defer the execution of the death sentence, already imposed.
 General Dickinson made an argu- ment in the matter before Judge Bahrs of the superior court and was replied to by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Hosmer. The judge promptly denied the motion made by Durrant's law yers. Attorney Deuprey then inquired how much time would be allowed for an appeal from this decision, and Judge Bahrs responded that he would make no order as to any appeal.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20

flax, hemp, cheese, wheat, barley, beans, eggs, tea, etc.; $6,OOO,000 for chicory, castor beans, lavender, licor ice, opium poppy. sumac, etc, and $2,- 900 900 for bulbs, nearly all of wh ch could be grown and prepared for use at home. The department of agri- culture will encourage the growing of these articles by the Introduction of seeds and by sending out farmers bulletins, giving information con- cerning them.
 ''An American farmer can g ow horses as cheaply as he can grow cat tie; we have a heavy and profitable export trade in cattle, and may have an export trade equally heavy and profitable in horses. The depart- ment is gathering facts regarding our horse industry at home, and the re- quirements of purchasers abroad, so that cur farmers may learn what for eign buyers demand"
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20

formed the police that his wife had shot him while he was asleep and that she afterwards attempted to kill her- self.
 Mclaughlin, who is in the advanced stage of consumption, had been or dered to the hospital today and the police believe that his wife, driven 10 desperation, decided to end both of their lives. They had lived in ab- ject destitution and there was only a single piece of bread In their rooms. Two months ago a child was born to the couple, but died two weeks later, and the event seemed to weigh heavily upon the woman's mind. They had been married about a yeay.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
HE BUILT ACROSS THE LINE.
An Arizona Mans Sharp Game to
 Evade Customs Duties.

Washington, Nov. 19-May land about Nogales, Arizona, was declared subject to entry. Among those who took advantage of the right was a man who made a tOwnsite selection directly upon the international bor- der line and erected large house with doors on both sides. By this means, according to official reports, the laws would be evaded by backing up teams laden with Mexican goods to the rear door of the house which did not require crossing the line, and the goods were then taken out of the door upon the American side and carried away.
 The case was reported by the col lector of customs and he asked that no townsite be allowed unless there was a street set apart along the bor- der to prevent this evasion. The gen. eral land office has now acted on this proposition and the president has made a reservation of a strip of land sixty feet wide and two miles long at Nogales, which 1t is hoped will pre- vent such practices and secure to the government its customs dues. The necessary surveys for the purpose have now been made.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
THE PROPOSED CANAL.

Ottawa, Nov. 19-The St. Clair and Erie ship calal scheme is now being promoted. Public meetings are being held throughout the dis trict to explain the proposed plans. A delegation from municipal councils and representative bodies will wait upon the Dominion government at an early date. The benefit of this canal will be the shorter and safer route between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. The Dominion government will be asked to guarantee per cent interest on the company's bonds. By the in- creased depth the canal would give over that of the present route, yes sels would be able to carry much heav- fer cargoes.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
AWKWARD FOR CANADA.
Questions Which VIII
 Arise With Reciprocity.

Washington, Nov. 19.-The most ington has known in a long time is being developed by the presence of the Canadian premier. SeI .ral years ago Sir Charles Tupper came to Washington to try to fix up reciprocity between Canada and the United States That was during the Harri- son administration. MT. Blaine re- cited a number of questions then pending between Great Britain and the United States. He said he would put them and reciprocity into one treaty and settle the whole business. Sir Charles went home empty handed.
 Canada is more anxious than ever for reciprocity. The Dingley bill bears even harder on the products of Canada than the Mckinley bill did. Besides that the clause which relates to imports coming in over the Cana dian roads, if it had not been sus- pended, would have had a disastrous effect upon these transportation in- terests Sir Wilfrid Laurier is here to get treaty that will let in Cana dian products and will preserve the bonded privilege, without which Ca- naldian roads would be in distress.
 There are pending even more is sues between the mother country and the United States than when MT. Blaine proposed a general settlement. The scaling, the admission of Ameii- can fishermen to Canadian ports, the tax on Klondyke miners, the tolls cn American vessels in Canadian canals, the fisheries of the Pacific and several other questions rise up and demand attention when Canada proposes rec iprocity. Sir Wilfrid is in a willing frame of mind, but unfortunately the colony has no treaty making power. Everything on the part of Canada in these negotiations must pass through the British ambassador.
 The United States can very we'll af- i ford to do without the Canadian trade entirely, but in many lines of manu- faoture Canada's principal market is | in the United States. It vii be shown l to Sir Wilfrid Laurier that the do- l. inlon will gain Idoie annually by securing a favorable market in this
 country than the entire seal catch
 could possible amount to. Owing to
 the peculiar wording of the reciproc-
 ity features of the Dingley law, the president has the game in his owI l hands.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
FIRES IN AN INDIAN SCHOOL.
Incendiaries Twice Try to Destroy the
 Girls Quarters.

Carlisle, Pa., Nov. 19.-Two fires, both believed to be of incendiary or igin, broke out in the girls quarters of the Indian school last night. The first alarm was sounded while the 300 girls were at supper. The blaze was in the reading room and was quickly eNtinguished. Perfect discipline was maintained by the teachers. Two hours later, after many had retired for the night the second cry of fire arose. The room of one of the pupils was seen to be in flames, and the Indian fire brigade had to be called out befone the blaze was eNtinguished. Thie dam age was slight, but the two fires, mys- terious in their origin and following g closely upon each other, created so much uneasiness that many of the pupils stayed awake all night.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
SYMPATHIZERS HOPEFUL.
News Expected From the
 Island on Account of Operations.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Cuban sym pathizers in Washington are looking for sensational news from the island They have received from sources in which they have confidence the in formation that active operations will be undertaken by the insurgant lead CTS. Nothing in detail is given, but a series of hard blows are to be dealt. A feeling of cheerful hopefulne:s seems to pervade the whole body of sympathizers. They are predic ing that before the winter is over the island will be free Nowhere among them does there seem to be any sen timent in favor of autonomy. The prediction is made, with emphasis, that .the leaders on the island will steadfastly reject all efforts to open negotiations, and that they will push the fighting harder than ever.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
KANSAS IRRIGATIONISTS.
A Paper Presenting a Solution for
 Existing Problems.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 19.-The state irrigation convention commenced here today with about 100 persons in at tendance "A feature of the meeting was a paper by F. H. Newell, hy- drographer of the United States geo. logical survey, on "The Extension of Irrigation" He declared that most of the plants constructed during the last decade had been large enough to as sume state or national importance, or so small as to be of no more than individual concern, and he attributed the disparity to the fact that nearly all of the localities where water could be readily diverted had beeL previously
Arizona republican., 1897-11-20
OPPOSE ANNEXATION.
Sugar Manufacturers Do Not Want
 Hawaii.

San Francisco, Nov. 19.-The an nual meeting of the association of beet sugar manufacturers was held in this city today. The following of ficers were elected: President, Henry T. Oxnard, of Nebraska; vice-presi dent, J. Ross Clark of Montana; treas urer and secretary, James Coffin of California. A resolution was passed unanimously protesting against the annexation of Hawaii or the conti- nuity of the present reciprocity treaty whereby a large part of the home sugar market is given up free to a foreign island to the detriment of the home beet sugar industry.
 The resolution further called upon all friends of the domestic beet sugar industry to work actively against an neXatiOn.