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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
TO CONSTRUCT A RAILROAD.
Prince Poniatowski to Run Line
From Jamestown to Angels.

A contract has been let by T. S. Bull
lock. representing the West Coast Con-
struction Company. TO A. F. Buckman
and r. B. Campbell of San Francisco TO
construct the railroad between James
town and Angels in Tuolumne and Stan
islaus counties, a distance of about
twenty miles The road runs through
very mountainous country and one or two
tunnels will be necessary.
Work will be commenced with large
force of 600 or 700 men and teams. There
will also be used in the construction of
Camps will be established along the line
of the work where first-cIass board will
be given and men will be furnished with
good sleeping quarters, where blankets
and bedding will be furnished the men,
the object being to secure men VINO Will
stay permanently upon the Job.
The firm is now building railroad FOR
the same company on the line running
from Sonora to Summerville where
large gang of men and teams are now
working This work will be finished
within a few months and Will complete
a broad guage line from Oakdale clear
through to Summerville.
From Summerville a narrow gauge rail-
road will be constructed UP into the su-
gar pine district. Large sawmills and
factories will be constructed at summer
Vile, from which point lumber will be
shipped to different parts of the State.
This is one of the great enterprises that
is now going on in the State of California
under the direction of Prince POniatOwsh
and T. S. Bullock, and will very much
improve the facilities for getting mate
rial machinery lumber. etc, into the
mining districts of Tuolumne and Stanis-
1anS counties
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
Anxious to Retrieve
His LaurelS.
PROMISE A RATTLING BOUT
A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE AS TO
WEIGHT TO BE ADJUSTED.
Neill's Injured Ankle Will Prevent
His Appearance as Principal in
a Boxing Bout for
Some Time.

The boxing bout between Al Neill and
Frank Mcconnell. arranged for next
Thursday night. will not take place. Neil
came 10 the city last night on CrutChes
from his training quarters near Vallejo.
1t has been practically decided that
Charley Goff, who made so gallant stand
against George Green. Will take NeilI $
place, thus enabling the National Club
to carry on its proposed meeting. A
slight difference as to weight remains to
be adjusted. Mcconnell fights at l48
pounds. well inside the welter-weight lin
it, and refuses to give away too muCh
in the matter of weight. GOn Is at his
best al 154 and with the past week 5 let
up in his work is above that now. w nat
ever extra he carries Will nave a tendency
to slow him. He seems to think he can
regain his form in the time which elapses
before the fight.
The men will meet this morning and en-
deavor TO reach an understanding. II
GOff will agree TO weigh l54 pounds at
noon on the day of the bout the match
will doubtless be made. GOn has won
many friends here. and his meeting with
Mcconnell should attract large attend
ance.
Neiu was injured on Tuesday in a
friendly bout with Tom Sharkey. He alb
solves the sailor from all blame in the
matter saying 1t was purely accidental.
The reports sent from Vallejo were col
ored. as Sharkey did not fall on his OPP
pOnent. Neill in side stepping to avoid
Sharkey tripped over wire which stays
a punching bag stand. He wrenched his
ankle in the fall. throwing all his weight
on it, The injured leg will require abso-
lutte rest and may mend rapidly.
Joe Cans. the COlOred lightweight, is TO
meet George McFadden tonight in New
York. Cans has been seen in the ring
here and considerable interest attaches to
his performance. Harry Corbett Will
have a wire from the ringside.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
COURS|NG MEN
WILL ORGANIZE
FOR PROTECTION
A Large Membership
Promised.
HUNDREDS OF OWNERS READY
WILL CORRECT ABUSES WHICH
HAVE DEVELOPED.
Intend to Act as a Check Upon the
Managers of Parks Where
Their Interests Are
Imperiled.
HUNDREDS OF OWNERS READY
WILL CORRECT ABUSES WHICH
HAVE DEVELOPED.

At the instance OF NJ. Dillon, T. ]. Nc
Hugh and other men interested in Cours-
ing a meeting was held yesterday at
which preliminary steps were taken look
ing to the organization Of a protective as
sociation for cOUrsing men.
Up TO the present time the organization
has all been on one side, the men who
own the dogs and provide the sport haV-
ing no voice in the handling of affairs.
The proposed organization will be on lines
similar 10 the one which obtained among
the horsemen and through which they
were enabled to secure many concessions.
The owners hold the key TO the situation
q 5 without their cooperation there can be
no cOursing.
At present an owner can be ruled off the
field. and whether his cause be just or not
he has no recourse. There is no court to
which he may appeal. Under the new
order of affairs he could submit his case
TO the owners association and II there
was merit in ii an adjustment could be IN
sisted upon.
The owners of the best dogs have prom
ised their support. which practically as
sures the success of the new movement.
Membership will not be limited to leash
men residing in the metropolitan district.
but will be open to all men who course
here. As there are over 500 men eligible
10 membership the association would be-
come a power at once. as the majority of
these men would cast in their lot with
others similarly situated.
Another meeting will be held shortly,
when 1t is expected affairs will assume
definite form.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
DUCKS
FOR THE EPICURES
GAME BEING KILLED IN VIOLA
TON OF LAW
Arrest of Henry Mitchell for Having
Young Mallard and Teal Dur
ing the Close Season.

Henry Mitchell, head salesman of the
poultry commission firm of O'Brien &
Spotorno in the California Market, was
arrested yesterday by Deputy Fish and
Game Commissioner Charles A. Vogelsang
for violating the State law which pro-
hibits the sale or possession of wild
ducks in the closed season. The game in
question was a lot of about five dozen
maHard and teal ducks. Nearly all of
them were so young that the pin feathers
had not been developed. but they were
very fat The killing of ducks is not per
mitted under the State law, until October
/ and that the salesman knew that he
was guilty was manifest by his actions.
Mr.. Vogelsang was in the market when
the game arrived: II was securely pdche9
and the cover of the box was firmly nailed
Mitchell moved the package from one
place 10 another in the stalls in a manner
that attracted the attention of the deputy,
who watched for developments, fully be
lieving that there was something crooked
flights of stairs with the box, and little
later Mr.. Vogelsang heard the sound of
hammerng and the breaking of box
covers The deputy slipped up after him
and found the salesman with the ducks
opened around him on the floor. Mitchell
offered no excuse for having the game in
his possession and submitted quietly to
arrest The, ducks were expressed to
OBrien & Spotorno from the San Joa-
gun valley LAST year Yea sn0fher aia4
and fined 800 in the Police Court, after
fighting the case to the end;
The Game Commissioners do not lay so
much blame for the violation of the law
upon the market hunters as they do upon
the high-toned patrons of the first-class
restaurants where this kind of game finds
the greatest demand. This demand they
contend, is what makes law-breakers of
the hunters and commission merchants,
as well as the keepers of the eating
houses mentioned. The game of the State
is growing more scarce every year, and
this NAV be attributed to a great extent
10 the unlawful killing of young native
birds, which like the mallard and teal
breed here to satisfy the appetites of a
number of moneyed men who wish to
pose as epicures. The case against
Mitchell will come up in the Police Court
to-day and it will be carefully watched
by the real sportsmen to see that there
is no slip in the cogs of justice.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
RUHLIN BESTS LAWLER.

DENVER, July 27.-Gus Rubin Of
Akron, Ohio. got the decision over
George Lawler of Milwaukee in the
ninth round before the Olympic Club
tonight after a very poor exhibition
ler's ability to stand punishment was
the only creditable feature of the affair.
Rubin forced the fighting from the
beginning and seemed to land when
ever he wished when his arms were
free from LAWYERS cIinches.
In the first round both men began
fouling with the first blow, and when
Lawler launched a vicious kick at his
opponent there were loud demands for
the referee to stop the fight. Bat
MastersOn, who was the referee. re-
fused to do this. He declared the crowd
had paid its money to see a fight and
the men should fight. In the second
round Lawler went down from a right
on the jaw and stayed down fully ten
seconds. Still the referee declined to
declare him cut. In the third round
Rubin knocked his opponent through
the ropes
Lawler made few attempts to land on
Rubin, but clinched and went to the
floor repeatedly to avoid punishment.
Ruhlin's blows landed oftenest on Law
lei lace anu Seeileu 10 nave little ef-
feet. In the ninth round Lawler went
down several times to avoid punish
ment and finally the referee declared
him out, though his seconds protested
vigorously, Lawler being on his feet a
second later There were demands for
another round, but Masterson said
mo"
The preliminary bout was between
Eugene Turner, Jack McKenna's col
ored unknown, and Kid Brooks. both of
Denver. 1t was to have been a ten
round contest, but Brooks seconds
threw up the sponge before the end of
the sixth round
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
How the Leading Teams Will Line
Up Next Year.

ST. LOUIS, July 27.-The project to or
ganize a new baseball club in this city
to become a member of the American
Association, which was organized month
ago. has been perfected. A ball team, to
be called the St. Louis Browns. will be
organized in time to take the field next
season. The old Sportsmens Park has
been acquired and under the name of
Athletic Park will be fully equipped for
baseball purposes. The property at this
park, together with a lease of the
grounds, has been turned over free of all
incumbrance to the st. Louis Baseball AS
soCiatIon.
The situation is now stated to be as
follows: There will be two major base
ball leagues in 1900. One will be known
as the American Association and the
other as the National League and the
circuits of the two will be made up in
this way:
American Association-New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington in the East
and Buffalo, Detroit. Chicago and st. Louis
in the West.
National League-Boston, Brooklyn, PhiIa-
delphia and Pittsburg in the East. and Chi
cago st. Louis Cincinnati and Louisville in
the West.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
BANaUET AT THE CALIFORNIA.
Troop A Celebrates It's Fiftieth An
niversary With Feasting,
Wine and Speeches.

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary OF
the organization of Troop A, Second
Brigade. n. G. c., sixty soldiers sat thehl-
selves down to magnificent banquet at
the California Hotel. On table covered
with beautiful flowers and groanlng uIl-
der its weight Of good things, hqulo ana
solid. were arranged places for all the
members of the troop as well as their IN
yited guests. Not one place was empty
when the orchestra struck up the hrSt
strains Of sweet music, and when the Iast
bars of "Auld Lang Syne' Hoated OUT 70
mingIe with the Growing OF the COCKS
there were still many full places arouhu
the table. ,.,
Hon. NJ. M Estee, himself an old mem
Der of the troop when it was known as
the First California Guard, acted .ols as
POSTMASTER and spoke himself on 117,L. 0ur
Volunteers" Captain M. Burnett 1enV-
cred the address of welcome. Z. ,. BeneI
dict entertained the guests with personal
"reminiscences of the old guard, ana
speeches on various subjects were mage
by f. F. JOY, Harry D. La Motto: MT
Jaffers and others. LieutenantS El1eh-
dahl and Pierre were also called upon by
the POSTMASTER, and acquitted them
selves with splendid gallantry.
Altogether ii was a most succesSful az
fair-One which will remain a pleasant
recollection in the memories OF all VINO
participated in II.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
THE BOYS OF THE FIRST.
Invitation to Welcome the Returning
Californians Issued by the
Grand Marshal.

The following is copy of the invita-
tions that are being sent out by the grand
marshal of the parade to be held on the
reception of the First California Volun-
teers
On behalf of the joint committee of Native
Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden
West charged with the duty of arranging for
n suitable reception to the returning veterans
teers and the California Heavy Artillery. 1
have the honor to request the participation Of
your organization in the parade which will
follow che arrival of these soldiers in our
harbor.
Among our veterans nearly every organiza-
tion in the city is represented Being in the
van of the first expedition that ever departed
from the United States for a foreign shore,
having shown their valor in battle and made
the name of California more glorious in the
history of nation, IT behOoves us TO unite
in making this coming Welcome Home one
never to be forgotten Your cooperation is
therefore desired. that you may do honor to
heroes. our State, our country and our
In view of the fact that the date and hour
of arrival uncertain. the necessity for a
proper organization Of the parade in advance
must be apparent.
In the event of the acceptance of this in
vitation, the names of your marshal and aids
should be designated, that orders may be
promptly issued to them.
Due notice will be given, both by letter and
through the press, as to your position in line.
Should your organization desire to include any
special feature-such float, distinctive
costume band or other evidence OF individual
character of it at once. Awaiting an early
reply 1 remain. yours for the glory Of Cali
fornia, L. c. P1STOLESI,
Grand Marshal.
W. H King, captain of the Veteran
Reserves of California writing from Oak
land, declares that his command wishes
to honor the returning braves, and asks
to be assigned line in the parade. He
writes that his association will furnish
it's own band.
The lads on the training ship will be
asked to take part in the celebration.
The minstrel entertainment committee
has determined upon final rehearsal in
Native Sons Hall on Sunday next
A. L. Morgenstern has been appointed
chief aid to the grand marshal
Up to o'clock no response had been
made to the request for donations for
the banquet. If no voluntary contribu-
tions are made committee will make a
tour 10 solicit the articles required for
that part of the entertainment of the
men.
The Native Daughters have under con-
sideration a plan to have Native
Daughters night for the returning Cali
fOrnianS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
BEATEN AFTER
BEING .EJECT.ED
FROM A CAR
Lively Scrimmage on
Powell Street.
STRUCK WITH A SWITCH IRON
JOHN MCDONALD ASSAULTED BY
STARTER PEABODY.
The Conductor Attempted to Interfere
and Was Put to Sleep by a
Blow On the
Jaw.
STRUCK WITH A SWITCH IRON
John MCDONALD ASSAULTED BY
STARTER PEABODY.

There was 2 lively row at Eddy and
Powell streets last night which tor d uiIie
threatened to result seriously for the con-
ductor of Powell street car and the com
pany's starter, a man named Peapody.
1t seems that a young man named Johh
Mcdonald boarded one Of the cars OF lhe
Powell street line and offered the conduct
or a transfer which he claimed he had re-
ceived from the conductor of Market
street car. The conductor claimed thdI
the transfer was not good, and as the
young man refused to pay his fare ne or
dered him off the car. Mcdonald refused
TO vacate. and falling to disIOdge him the
conductor summoned Peabody and asked
him to assist him in ejecting the young
man. After being thrown off the car NC
Donald became indignant and proceeded
to abuse Peabody. The latter lost his tenn
per and struck Mcdonald over the head
with a switch iron inficting slight scaIp
wound. Although partly daZed from the
blow Mcdonald seized Peabody drounu
the waist and attempted to throw MN 10
the ground. The conductor OF the car,
thinking his fellow employe was getIlu5
the worst of it. rushed to his rescue. JuSI
as he started to catch hold OF McDOi4d!u
a young man who was silently WalGIlIIlS
the scrap caught him a rlSht hooh 80; on
the Jaw knocking him out by TINS JIlIle
large crowd had collected. many oL
whom wanted to annihilate the CONDUCTOR
and starter. Fortunately for them [%o %!
DOlice officers. scenting serious trouble,
dispersed the crowd and ordered the con-
ductor to board his car. In the excite
ment Mcdonald slipped away from the
policemen and escaped into a nearby sd
loon. - e.. -.
Peabody says that Mcdonald after be-
ing elected from the car, called him seN-
eral vile names He ordered hlm 10 be
quiet and on his refusal he struck MN
with the switch iron. Mcdonald, he
CLAIMS. then left the scene but returned
in few minutes and attempted 10 aSSd llI
him II was then the conductor took
hand in the mixup and was placed hors
de combat.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
JEFFRIEs OFF TO EUROPE.
Stateroom Filled With
Floral Offerings.


NEW YORK. July 27.-James Jeffries,
the pugilfst. sailed for Southampton on
the Fuerst Bismarck to-day. He got on
board about o'clock but although the
vessel was not scheduled to sail until 10
o'clock. a crowd of his friends was al
ready waiting for him. Jeffries and his
brother John and Ross O'Neil, who ac-
company him on his trip. were obliged to
elbow their way TO the ships gangplank
through the throng which pressed around
him on the Hamburg American line pier
i'm Hoboken. His staterOom was filed
with the floral offerings Of his admirers,
and just before the ship sailed he was
presented with a life-size picture of him
self
Jeffries' trip is both for business and
pleasure So far he has two matches on in
England. and from London he will go to
Paris. where he is to meet Jem Smith, the
former champion of England. Jeffries will
also give exhibitions in theaters in London
nd 1a
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
ANTHONY BESTS MAYNARD.
Easily Knocks Out the San Francisco
Lad at Angels.

ANGELS CAMP. July 27-"Kid" May
nard, champion bantam weight of the Pa
cl1c Coast, was bested in the seventh
round of what was to have been a twenty
round contest for the championship of
the Pacific Coast before the Angels Camp
Athletic Club tonight. Jimmie Anthony,
champion bantam-weight of Australia
was the winner, and the fight was his
at any time he wished to put Maynard
out. Maynard fought under a great dis
advantage, his opponent being about ten
pounds the heavier. Anthonys weight
superior reach and height were used to
advantage, but he was very considerate
of his opponent, allowing several good
openings to pass when he could have Sc
verely punished Maynard. The latters
fusely.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
LARGE Catches of Salmon.

SANTA CRUZ, July 27.-The run of sal
mon at Santa Cruz and Capitola is big at
the present time. AT Santa Cruz every
boat returns with from five to fifteen
salmon, some of the fish weighing as high
as thirty pounds. Among the good catches
al Capitola for one day were: A. r. Ham
ilton and Ed Clyde of Saratoga, Is sal
mon, weight $50 pounds; Parker brothers
and Mr. Bray of San Jose, II salmon,
weight 43 pounds; DR.. Hill and DR. A. H
Spencer of San Jose, salmon, weight 81
pounds; ]. o. McRoun and T. j. Lewis of
Livermore, IA salmon, weight 96 pounds;
Reed brothers of San Jose, salmon,
weight 4S pounds; j. B. Johnson of San
Jose. 4 salmon. weight q pounds; Albert
Harris of Santa Clara. 6 salmon, weight
80 pounds d. Miller of San Jose, II sal
bell of Haywards, 20 salmon, weight g.
pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
Salmon CAUGHT bv a Woman.

SANTA CRUZ. July 27.-Mrs. J. NJ. Mer-
rill, president of the San Francisco Red
Cross Society who is spending the sum
mer here. is proving herself the champion
fisherwoman. On Tuesday afternoon she
made the largest catch of salmon, landing
twelve This morning she went out early
and caught an immense one weighing 80
pounds. It was some time before she
could land the fish, as it pulled the boat
along with il for a long distance
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
RloodShed AVerted.

M B. Tobin. an orchardist, &c years of
age and c. l.. Johnson, a clerk, had
dispute over game of pool in the Palace
beer hall. on Market street, opposite
Powell last night. and TObin pulled
gun and Johnson drew a knife Both were
disarmed and were arrested and taken to
the City Prison, where each was charged
with carrying concealed weapon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
Worlds Records Broken.

SALT LAKE. Utah, July 27.-Two
worlds records were broken tonight at
the Salt Palace cycle track. Results:
Five-mile open, professionally. NJ. Chap
man. Atlanta, Ga, Time 10:45. This
breaks the worlds record of 11;20, formerly
made on the Salt Lake track
The final heat in the mile handicap anna
teur was won by A. w. Smith of Salt Lake
in 2:13 1-5
The final heat in the half-mile handicap. pro-
fessonal. won by j. NJ. Chapman in 80 3-5
breaking the worlds record of 100.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
NEW CoURsING CLUB.
San Mateo Association Files Articles
of Incorporation.

The moving of the coursing parks
across the line is still under way. Arti-
cles Of Incorporation Of the San Mateo
Coursing Association organized for the
purpose of conducting a permanent cours-
ing associati ton. were filed yesterday. The
capital stock Of the association is $4,000,
Of which $500 has been subscribed.
The directors and the amount subscribed
by each follow: ". II. Harrison, $l00
Samuel Newman, S400; Timothy Nee, 800;
NJ. J, Welsh, 800, and r. K. de b. Lopez,
500.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
National Union Cabinet.

At the meeting of the National Union Cahi-
net last night a committee of three was ap
pointed to visit the seven local councils to
urge the membership of the order to take part
in the parade in honor of the return OF the
First California Volunteers
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28

mines and predicts great future oieGt for tns ns
Inereiv DUIni promise of the things that are
to be and forecasts the day when eaPltIb L,litb
will cover the entire Yukon country win
a network of railways.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-28
To Build an Alaskan Railway.

Pierre Humbert Jr of Boston is at the
Palace with his wife. He is at the head
of a scheme to construct a railroad from
Pyramid Harbor to Fort Selkirk. Mr..
Humbert is largely interested in Alaskan