The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 31, 1895, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1895. NEWS OF THE COAST, [Four of the Crew of the Olympia Nearly Suf- focated. BAD WRECK OF A TRAIN, Several of the Cars Derailed and a Tramp Killed Near Reno. A SENSATION AT SACRAMENTO. Damaging Admissions Sald to Have Been Made by a Suspected Murderer. VALLEJO, Cax., May 30.—The number of the men on the Olympia came near being reduced four on Tuesday. One of the boilermakers and three of the firemen had been instructed to ‘‘scale’” one of the anxiliary boilers. The boilermaker was the first to climb inside, and had hardly made his disappear- ance when the gas which had generated | overpowered him and left him in a help- | less condition. As no reply to his companion’s remarks were made by him two of the firemen struggled in after him and were also over- | come by the deadly gas. Fireman Ander- | son was the last to follow, but before going | in he gave the alarm, as it had become | apparent that sometning was decidedly | Wrong. It was with great difficulty that the men in the boiler were rescued, and none of | them have yet fully recovered from the effects of their partial suffocation. | Strange to say, Anderson, the last to go | through the opening, suffered the worst, and he is still confined to his quarters on the ship. At a late hourthis afternoon his condition was about the same, and the be- lief is expressed that his reason may be affected. A SACRAMENTO SENSATION. An Alleged Confession of the Suspected Murderer of the Webers. SACRAMENTO, Car., May 30.—Ever since the arrest in San Francisco of Henry | Sandt, alias “Shy Red,” on suspicion of | baving been implicated in the murder and robbery of F.L.H. Weber and wife in this city last December, the officers and detectives have maintained a deep silence | concerning any information they had against the accused. They positively de- clined to say upon what ground they pro- posed to base their prosecution and belief, because it appeared pretty strong that there was mno evidence of guilt against *‘Shy Red” and that he would be soon re- stored to liberty. The prisoner has also remained silent, positively refusing to ad- mit or even deny anything. He would simply say he wanted to be left alone and permitted to think. That wish has been gratified, for no one has been permitted to see him. . The Evening Bee of to-day publishes an extensive and sensational story showing the nature of some of the evidence against the suspect. District Attorney Ryan has been very reliably informed that during the incarceration of “Shy Red” in the San Francisco City Prison he admitted to his cellmate, with whom he is well acquaint- ed, that he had sold old man Weber’s coat and vest to a second-hand-clothing dealer identity or given himself up, and says he will spend his days in working for the Lord. PRSP SCARLET FEVER AT SEATTLE. All Schools Ordered Closed to Prevent the Spread of the Disea. SBEATTLE, Wasn., May 30.—In accord- ance with an order from the Board of Health the Board of Education of Seattle ordered all the schools closed at 3 o’clock this afternoon untit further orders. This step was made necessary by the prevalence of scarlet fever, there being now fifty-three cases quarantined. The South and Raiuier schools were closed two weeks ago, and since then not a single new case has oceurred in these districts. The Board of Health is convinced that by these precautions the further spread of the disease can be prevented. el ¥ Attempt to Murder at Weaverville. WEAVERVILLE, CaL., May 30.—An attempt was made last night to murder August E. Bremer and rob the bank of C. W. Smith. Bremer has a position as watchman in the back part of the building. He was sitting on the edge of the bed wind- ing his watch when ashot was fired at him. The bullet missed him and went into the matiress about one foot from him. The iron shutters were open and the shot was fired through the iron gratings. Bremer returned the fire and the robber beat = hasty retreat. The tracks of the robber were found, but they afforded no definite clew. o o Frine Floral Decorations at San Diego. SAN DIEGO, Car., May 30.—Memorial day wasappropriately observed here. The two G. A. R. posts and Woman’s Relief Corps, escorted by the various civic and military bodies and public school children, made a fine parade. The regular exer- cises were conducted in the First AL E, | Church, the orator of the day being Hon, | M. L. Ward. Hundreds were unable to gain admittance. Magnificent floral decor- ations were used by the pests during the | afternoon at Mount Hope cemetery, where | memorial services were also conducted. —_— Shot by a Tramp at Fresno. FRESNO, CaL., May 30.—John McLeren, & car sealer, was shot through the shoulder early this morning at Mendota by one of three tramps concealed in a car or oranges. | MeLeren found the door open and ap-| proached with his lantern, when two shots were fired, one missing its mark. The | tramp fled, but was overtaken thirty miles west of Mendota and is under arrest. He said McLeren held the sealer in his hand, | which looked like a pistol held in the act of firing, and thinking himself about to be | shot, he fired. PRENST LT -2 Tacoma Women Edit a Paper. TACOMA, WasH., May 30.—The leading women of the city took charge of the Daily News to-day and issued a “women’s edi- tion’ of twenty pages for sweet charity’s sake, for the benefit of the Children’s Home. This evening the demand is greater than the supply, the people being all eager to help the cause. Mrs. C. W. Griges was editor-in-chief, Mrs. George Browne was managing editor, Miss B. H. Bosse assistant managing editor, and Mrs. L. U. Loomis city editor, assisted by forty young lady reporters. Ao Tacoma Park Opened. TACOMA, Wasm.,, May 30.—Tacoma Park, one of the finest pleasure resorts on the Sound, was opened to-day at 2 o’clock to the public by the Chamber of Com- merce and City Council. Twenty-five hun- dred people were in attendance. To-night | a grand banquet was given the Press Club. There was a balloon ascension this after- noon and a concert, with other attractions. H.and R.Knabel, the proprietors, have sent East for animals to open a Zoo with. el Japanese Dissatisfied. TACOMA, WasE., May 30.—The steam- in Oakland end disposed of the dead mer- chant’s revolver in Chinatown in San Francisco. Sandt told his cellmate that he feared that young George Sprout, who is confined in the Sacramento jail for va- grancy, would “squeal” eagainst him, Young Sprout had nothing to do with the murder, but itis believed he knows who did commit the terrible deed. Asge e NEWS OF THE SEALERS. Good Catches Made by Both the Victorian and American Schooners. VICTORIA, B. C., May 30.—Very en- couraging news has been received from the ship Victoria arrived this evening from Yokohama, Japan, with a full passenger list and a mixed cargo. The passengers report a cold and stormy passage over. An English officer aboard reports that the Japanese are dissatisfied over the result of the settlement of the war, and predicts trouble sure to follow when the people as a whole understand the full meaning of the treaty. et Bicycle Thefts at Santa Rosa. SANTA ROSA, Car., May 30.—A valu- able bicycle was stolen from G. Felix of this city last night. Felix was entered in sealing schooners operatingon the Japa. | the Petaluma races to-day. He had a nese cosst. Ten Victoria schooners re- | Wheel but was not satisfied with it and ported up to May 15 had 6410 skins, There | 1ast night borrowed the one that was| are twelve other schooners over there | Stolen. During the past few weeks a num- | which should do equally well, so that the | ber of bicycles have been stolen from local | catch should be a big one, as they have all | Wheelmen, and it is believed the thieves | summer before them. are members of a gang which has been Reports received from twenty-one Amer. | Stealing wheels and sending them out of ican schooners placed their total catch at | the country. 7743. American schooners and their catches are as follows: Emma Louise 330, Jose- phine 204, Louis Olsen 413, Mascot 200, Al- lie I. Alger 600, Anaconda 200, Alton 250, Edward E. Webster 337, Herman 300, Jane Gray 800, J. Eppinger 700, M. M. Morrell 100, Rattler 300, Winchester 450, Golden Fleece 200, Theresa 309, Mamie T. Dyer 224, 8. Sutherland 193, Willard Ainsworth 445. The average of the Canadian schooners is much better than the American. ——ii TRAIN WRECK NEAR RENO. 4 Tramp Killed, but No One Else Sus- tains Serious Injury. —_— Commencement Exercises at Santa Rosa. SANTA ROSA, Car., May 30.—The com- mencement exercises of the Ursuline Acad- emy were held at New Chapel, on B street, this evening, in the presence of a large and appreciative audience. The exercises consisted of vocal and instrumental music, essays and the conferring of honors on the students of the academy. There was but one graduate, Miss Laura Mary Maguire of Ban Francisco. The exercises were all of a very high order. ZLashes for Vancouver Convicts. VANCOUVER, B. C., May 30.—George Evans, a half-breed; and Johnnie, an RENO, Nev., May 30.—Passenger train Indian, were to-day placed }n Westminster 1 was wrecked about a half mile west | Penitentiary, where they will serve a term of Reno last night at 10:30 o'clock. The | Of ten years each and also receive forty-five engine, tender, mail and express car ran lashes for crh_ninnl assault. ’;‘heu- vu:n'mi off the track. The tender was telescoped | Were two Indian girls aged eight and nine in the cab engine, with the mailcar on its | Years re:peqflvely and were both relatives side and jammed into the cab. Wreckage | Of the convicts. is strewn all about. The day of the passenger train left the rails, and with the exception of killing a tramp, was stealing aride on a brakebeam of mailear, no serious personal injuries sustained. The wrecking trains arrived at 2 o’clock this morning, and bad the track clear at 6o'clock. The cause of the accident is said to be a defective switch. The train w about an bour and a half late, and was running fast. 4 Suspect Aprested at Reno. coach only | piverside Has Another WhO| County has another murder case. the | gaysago Manuel Ramos stabbed a Mexi- Were | can named Ramejo Leon in a drunken Murder Victim. RIVERSIDE, CaL.,, May 30.—Riverside fightat Walters Station. Leon was brought to the hospital at the time, at which insti- tution he died to-day from the effects of the wounds inflicted by Ramos. Ramos is in jail here. S it A Packing-House for Tacoma. TACOMA, Wasn., May 30.—The P. D. RENO, N&v., May 30.—Officers have ar-| ATmour Packing Company of Chicago rested the tramp who arrived on the train | D88 completed arrangements for the erec- wrecked last night, and believe they have tion of a large packing-house on the east Thomas Hickey, who is wanted at Berke. | branch of the Puyaliup River, a short dis- ley for )nu-bryuking. He- answers the | t8nce from .the Pacific h_{eat Compan_y‘s description in every particular except that | 187g¢ establishment. This gives an im- o et N —_— SEATTLE'S CONVICT CONVERT. He Bill Return to Prison to Serve Out a ZLong Term. SEATTLE, Wass, May 30.— Elijah Brown, who was converted in a Salvation Army meeting two weeks ago and con- fessed to being an escaped conviot from Kansas, will return to Leavenworth peni- tentiary in charge of a guard. J. McKay of Leavenworth, who arrived to-day for the prisoner. & | narily. liberty-pole on the plaza tower, and nearly | FESTIVE: SANTA CRUZ Cessation in the Great Work of Preparation Not Permitted. ALL ARE ENTHUSIASTIC. The True Carnival Spirit Prev- alent Throughout the Section. GRAND ELECTRICAL DISPLAY. That on the San Lorenzo Promises to Be One of the Utmost Magnificence. S4NTA CRUZ, Cal., May 30. CHARLES M. SHORTRIDGE, Fsq., Proprietor San Francisco Call, San Francisco. Dear Sir: The executive committee of the Santa Cruz Venetian Water Carnival Association join with the people of Santa Cruz County in extending to yow their heartfelt thanks for your earnest support and hearty co-operation through the medium of your paper toward the success of our coming carnival. Yours respectfully, J. P. SMITH, President, CBARLES B. TIDBALL, General Manager, Santa Crus Venetian Water Carnival Association. SANTA CRUZ, Car.,, May 30.—To-day being Memorial day, the town was not quite so gay in carnival colors as ordi- The large carnival flag on the every carnival flag floating fram the numercus flagstaffs in town were down, and in their place, as it should be, the stars and stripes were floating at half-mast, in memory of those who fought and died to save our country. Many took advantage of the opportunity to inspect the work done thus far for the carnival. ‘While most of the townspeople were en- joying a holiday the people in the employ of the carnival association found no time for recreation or pleasure, but were all bard at work. Those who spent the day at the beach, without exception, strolled to the mouth of the San Lorenzo and viewed the work thus far accomplished on the dam, watched the men at work and saw more sacks filled with sand and cover- ing a larger space of territory than ever in their lives before. People are surprised when they see the number of seats which are being erected along the banks of the 8an Lorenzo, where they will watch the water fetes and page- ants: Itis a wonder that so much can be accomplished in such a short space of time. The boxes are on each side of the Queen’s throne and a number have already been engaged by prominent people. The electrical display promises to exceed in grandeur and magnificence even that expected by the most enthusiastic. The electric-light company has a large force of men at work and the wires are fast be ing placed in position. The incandescent lights extend in canopy style from large poles in the center of the river down to smaller poles on the sides and make a per- fect network of lights which, with the thonsands of Japanese lanterns, will make ® dazzling and beautifal scene. About twenty feet from the river large circles of lights will be placed in position around the poles. The work on the grand electric fountain has been commenced, the pipes having been laid. It issituated in the middle of the river, above the band stand, which is opposite the Queen’s throne. The Ameri- can Nozzle Company has twenty-four spray nozzles and one cataract nozzle for this fountain. A four-inch pipe pressure will be necessary for it, and the spray will be thrown 180 feet into the air. A large num- ber of electric lights and four calcium lights will be used in operating it. The fountain, when in operation, will be superior to the one that was in use at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The poles for the screen for the use of the stereopticon inillustrating the music of the great American Band were placed in posi- tion to-day. It has been decided that the entire car- nival programme should be carried on in the vicinity of the river, where the Queen’s throne is to be, and the workmen will commence at once to erect the seats, which were to be at the head of Pacific avenue, at this place. It will make a grand arena 1000x1500 feet. The capacity of the seats to be erected will be 9000, which, with the 5000 along the river bank, will make a grand total of 14,000 seats. The carpenter force at work on the new pavilion was increased to-day and there are now over sixty at work, and to-morrow the force will be still larger. The floor for the pavilion is nearly all tinished and will be canvased. This aftérnoon one of the ends was erected, and, before a large crowd of people, the carnival flag was raised by Manager Tidball and the .building was christened ‘“‘Carnival Pavilion” by Hon. ‘W. T. Jeter. This was followed by three rousing cheers given with a will by all present. A grand game of baseball was given this afternoon at the Athletic Park at Vue de V'Eau, for the benefit of the Venetian car- nival. There was a good attendance at the game, which was intensely interesting as well as amusing. It was between the bachelors ‘and benedicts, and smong the players were bankers, merchants, our City Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff and Supervisor. The single men were victori- ous, the score being 20 to 10. The follow- ing were the players: Benedicts—J. Enright, A. Otto, J. H. 0. Bai- ley, M. Besse, W. D. Haslam, F. A. Angel, W. H. Bias, L. Newman and Frank Alzina. Bachelors—E. Alzina, Lindt, C. Cassin, G. Shedden, A Bernheim, Scott, Hastings, Ed Shirran, Charles Wilson. The children of the public schools of this city will have four beautiful floats in the pageant.. Already six of the country dis- petus to the manufacturers on the tide- flats. el g Terrible Accident at Corralitos. SANTA CRUZ, Car., May 30.—A«% Cor- ralitos yesterday the five-year-old grand- child of Mrs. Jewett accidently ran a prong of a pitchiork through its eye while playing with another child in a barn. The child became paralyzed in the left side and will not recover. C——— .t Safe Cracked at Pajaro. SANTA CRUZ, CaL, May 30.—A few He says that Brown escaped three years | nightsago the safe at the Pajaro depot was ago and he still has nine years to serve for | blown open and $15and 2 gold watch and grand larceny and seven for burglary, | chain taken. There is no clew to the safe- Brown does not regret having declared his | crackers. A tricts have signified therr intention of being represented by floats, Boulder Creek, our leading lumbering town, will be represented by a beautiful redwood float. At a meeting of the Foresters last even- ing it was decided to expend at least $100 on their float, which will represent a bean- tiful forest scene, and to make it more real a couple of live deer will be on it. . The design for the Queen’s float has been submitted. It is to be entirely floral and ofa most beautiful design. The canopy for the Queen and the separate canopies for the ten maidsof honor areall to be floral. The flowers will be of the choicest blossoms from our many gardens. The design for the Queen's barge and twelve maids of honor is a grand affair. It | T: is of gondola shape and will be 24x12 feet. The Queen will be under a beautiful silic canopy, and the maids of honor will also be on this barge. This will be propelled by twenty-four oarsmen from the ship Olympia. It has been decided, at the request of the Union League and the Half-million Club, to add another set piece to the grand fire- works display, entitled *United Califor- nia.” It will take two cars to carry the cos- tumes from San Francisco and one car for the paraphernalia to be used on the open- ing night in the taking of the town. The vote for Queen this evening is' as follows: Anita Gonzales, 1217. Maud Hohman, 676. Mary Burke, 661. Bessie Haslam, 574, For the maids of Lonor it stands as follows: Marian Peck, 80s, Josie Turcot, 535, Edith Pixley, 417, Jennie Hughes, 368, Anna Linscoll, 228, Rose Mulhern, . Mabel Chace, 220, Minnie Cope, 218, Hedwig Buss, 173. Georgie Skinner, 168, One of the finest sights ever witnessed in this city was the bicycle-lantern parade to-night. It started from the Pilot Club- house at hali-past 8 o’clock. The proces- sion was composed of the two bicycle clubs of this city and the young lady cyclists of the city, The wheels were deco- rated with Japanese lanterns, flowers, rib- bons and parasols, in the most fantastic and beautiful manner. The streets were crowded with spectators who witnessed the beautiful sight, JOHN MARKLEY SELECTED To Be Appointed Secretary of the State Board of Ex-~ aminers. He Has Been for Years Identified With the Democratic Party. SACRAMENTO, CaL., May 30.—John Markley, at present an employe at the Mint at 8an Francisco, will be appointed on Monday next to succeed Pratt as Secre- tary of the State Board of Examiners. The appointment of John Markley to a position on the State Board of Examiners will be highly gratifying to a large num- ber of his triends. Mr. Markley has passed his fiftieth year and his home is in Sonoma County, where he owns a fine ranch. He has for years past been prominently identified with Democratic politics. When Controller Dunn was in office Mr. Mark- ley was the Secretary of the State Board of Equalization. For this reason his friends believe that he is eminently fitted for the new secretaryship to which he is to be ap- pointed. Since Mr. Daggett has been Superin- tendent of the Mint in this City Mr. Markley has held a position in that Gov- ernment institation. Mr. Markley is at present the secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee. He held a posi- tion in the California World’s Fair Com- mission, and was in Chicago during the Columbian Exposition. VISHLINS GRAND EVENT, Interest in the Voting Contest for Goddess Grows Greater. One of the Features of the Day to Be a Shoot at Live Pigeons. VISALIA, Can., May 30.— The voting for Goddessof Liberty for the Fourth of July celebration is growing in interest every day. When the ballots were counted thffi afternoon it was found that Miss Maude Brown had received 341 votes since morning, placing her third in the race. The vote for the morning amounted to 533 for the four leading candidates and the admirers and friends of the several con- testants are making a determined effort to win, The whole town is taking an interest in the contest, and as the time for voting will expire on the 15th of June, the balloss will drop very lively from this time forward. Miss Josephine Sims increased her vote to-day and she may surprise the other contestants before the polisclose. She is the dafighter of W. A. Sims, the Populist candidate for Senator last fall, and the niece of Railroad Commissioner Beckman of Sacramento. The Visalia Gun Club will issue a chal- lenge to the other gun clubs in the county, and several prizes will be contested for on the day oi the celebration. They will shoot at live pigeons and bluerocks. There are some excellent marksmen in Dinuba, Traver, Exeter and other towns, and the shoot will be one of the interesting features. Both Hanford and Tulare will send teams to contest for the prizes offered. Eostbianis Run Over at Hanjord. VISALIA, CaL., May 30.—G. T. Legler, the conductor on freight 27, was run over by his train as it was pulling out of Han- ford yesterday about noon. It cut off his right foot and the leg had to be amputated below the knee. The railroad company sent the surgeon on a special from Bakers- field, who took him on the train, leaving Hanford at 5 o’clock. He lives in Bakers- field and is married. 2 T g e College Rafael Commencement., SAN RAFAEL, Car., May 30.—College Rafael concluded its commencement exer- cises to-day. Medals were awarded to the following young ladies: Mathematics, Miss Lena Menahen and Miss Mary But- ler; good conduct, Miss Grace Burke; needlework—Misses Kate McIsaac, Bea- trice Butler and Ethel Warner. The vale- dictory was delivered by Miss Estella Ward. hn e A Los Angeles Suicide. LOS ANGELES, Car., May 30.—H. H. Belden, a conductor on the electric railway, shot himself through the temple this after- noon. He died instantly. The girl he loved refused to marry him. HUSTILITIES IN FORMOSA. Japanese Reported to Be Bombarding Kee Tung. KONGKONG, Caiva, May 30.—Hostili- ties have commenced in Formosa. Private advices received here to the effect that the Japanese are bombarding Kee Tung, a town in the extreme north of Formosa. It is believed here that the bombardment is being carried on:g the fleet or the Japa- Dese now supposed to be in the vicinity of amsui. TOOK A FATAL DRIVE, Terrible Runaway Acci- dent in Cold Water Canyon. TWO DEATHS PROBABLE. Horses Become Unmanage- able While Descending a Steep Grade. THE DRIVER'S LUCKY ESCAPE. One of the Lady Victims the Princl~ pal of a San Bernardino School. SAN BERNARDINO, Car., May 30.— A serious runaway accident occurred this morning in Cold Water canyon, twelve miles north of here. o Miss Carrie Craig, Mrs. Blanche Ailen, Huston Snydow and Charles Johnson, sall of this city, had made up a party to spend the day in the woods and were driving a double team. In descending a steep grade from the Arrowhead Hotel into Cold Water Canyon the horses became unmanageable and started down the winding road at a terrific speed. Mrs. Allen and Mr. Snydow were on the back seat. A sudden lurch at a sharp inward curve threw them out and against the rocky bank. Mrs. Allen’s leg was broken and she sustained severe inter- nal injuries, which were aggravated by her having to remain at the scene several hours until a conveyance could be sent out from here. She is the principal of San Ber- nardino school. Her recovery is doubtful. Snydow was rendered unconscious and is still in that condition. His injuries are also considered fatal. He isa member of the High-school class which graduates next week. e At the next curve in the road, which was outward, the team and remaining oecn- pants were precipitated into the canyon. Miss Craig was frightfully injured, re- ceiving a scalp wound, which extended from the leit cheek to the crown of the head, laying bare the skull. The wound was filled with rocks and gravel. It is thought she will recover, though she will be disfigured for life. Johnson, who drove, was uninjured. —_— PICNICKERS AT SAN JOSE The Sons of St. George Enjoy a Royal Good Time. Dancing and a Long and Excellent Programme of Games the Features. SAN JOSE, Oan, May 30.—The folks from merry England had a royal good time at Agricultural Park this afternoon, the occasion being the annual picnic of the Sons of St.George. Pickwick and Burnaby lodges of San Francisco, Albion Lodge of Oakland and Derby Lodge of Alameda sent two special trains, one of eleven and the other of twelve cars, and Tennyson lodge of this city was represented by a large delegation. The affair was one of the most successful of the kind ever given at Agricultural Park, as the crowd was large, the weather was superb and there was no disorder to mar the pleasure of the day. The dancing platform was crowded all day, but for those who did not care for that amusement there was a long pro- gramme of games, to the winners of which many valuable prizes were given. The committee on games was composed of the following members of the order: Charles W. Pope, A. H. Turnbull, William Sheaff, John Hincheliff, A. W. J. Gibbs, Thomas Ward, J. Parker. That the affair was such an ungualified success is due to a great extent to the un- tiring efforts of the general committee, which was made up as follows: Burnaby Lodge—W. L. Chamberlain, William Witts, Herbert Jones, W. H. Turnbull and Ed Oliver. Albion Lodge—James Hall, Wililam Sheaff, Thomas Hall, A. G. Leach and T. W. Stikes. Pickwick Lodge—Charles W. Pope, George Rosewall, John Hinchcliff, F. Sproston and William Norrington. Derby Lodge—John D. Field, A. W. J. Gibbs, J. Lerkin, W. Waterland and J. Parker. The great events of the day were the two bicycle races. The three mile, class A, race was a scratch race and called out the following riders: C. R. Griffiths, C. H. Cowell, Percy R. Mott, C. Anderson and V. A, Benson. C. Pope, E. C. Harland and J. D. Niel were the judges and A. H. Turnbull acted as starter. All the contestants were out to win and the race was a gritty one. The winner of the first prize, a gola medal, was Percy R. Mott of Oakland; the second prize, a silver medal, was won by V. A. Benson of the San Jose Club; and the third prize, a pair of gold sleeve buttons, was won by C. Anderson. The two-mile race had the same partici- pants as the three mile, with the addition of W. Jamison. This was another close race, and Percy Mott again proved himself a winner. V. A. Benson came in second, and W. Jamison third. Asa rule made bythe committee on games stated that no competitor would be allowed to win more than one first prize the awards were made as follows: First prize, a gold chain, V. A. Benson; second prize, gold medal, Percy Mott; third prize, pair of bicycle road tives, W. Jamison. Mott’s time for the three miles was 9:36, and for the two miles 5:54. C. D. Harland was the starter for the footraces and John D. Field and C. Pope were the judges of all games. The race for membersof the order re- sulted as follows: First prize, badge of the Sons of St. George, C. L. Trow; second prize, gold pin, H. G. Whittle; third prize, ten gallons of beer, P. T. Turnbull; fourth prize, subscription to a San Francisco weekly newspaper, A. G. Leech. Past president race—First prize, $5 in cash, H. G. Whittle; second prize, three bottles of wine, William Halt; third prize, subscription to a San Francisco weekly dewspaper, C. Hubb. The race for Daughters of St. George was won by Miss Alice Fake of Oakland, who received a silver cardcase. The second | the bo Pprize, 8 box of tea, went to Miss Turnbull of Francisco, and the third prize, an oil painting, was won by Miss Witts of 8an Francisco. Mrs. Lorenzo of Golden Gate Lodge of Oakland came in fourtn, but as there was no fourth prize her friends presented her with a large cake. . Ethel Reier won a stylish straw hat, offered as a prize for the race for girls un- der 12 years of age. The sack race brought forth eleven con- testants, but a large percentage of that number did more rolling than racing. Two of the would-be winners came in among the leaders with one leg projecting through the sack, but were promptly ruled out by the judges. The first prize, an or- der for a pair of pants, was won by Joe Soto; the second, a box of cigars, by'J. Gibeny, and the third, a year’s subscrip- tion to the San Francisco Weekly CaLy, by 0. R. Glassford. The standing jump—First prize an order for a dozen photographs, was won by W. Jamison, who cleared 9 feet; second prize, fifteen gallons of beer, G. W. McCracken, 8 ft. 113£ in.; third prize, order for hat, C. Gifford, 8 ft. 83¢ in. The tug of war between Burnaby and Pickwick lodges of San Francisco on one side, and Derby Lodge of Alameda and Albion Lodge of Oakland on the other, was an interesting event. The teams were made up as follows: San Francisco—Messrs, Eastwood, Rawlinsen, Haydock, Gomersal, Rodgers, Stickton, Har- 1and, Glassford, Mackay and Brairie. Oskland and Alameda—Messrs. Bridges, Chubb, True, Gibbon, Way, Whittle, Leach, Niel, Bigwood and Mott. The contest was the best two out of tkree, and the Oakland-Alameda team won the first tug in short order. The teams then changed positions and the second tug was a repetition of the first, the boys from the east side of the bay showing a decided superiority over their metropolitan oppo- nents. The winners were given the cham- pion medal, the losers having to content themselves with the two bottles of whisky offered as the second prize. The last race of the day was a special foot race between the boys employed by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco, the prizes being small amounts in cash. Oscar John- son came in fitst, Walter Sanderson second and H. Fernbach third. Prizes were also given for a young men’s race, young ladies’ race and a married ladies’ race. The games were all conducted with the utmost fairness, and no one had any ground for complaint. All who at- tended the picnic of the Sons of St. George express themselves as having had a very enjoyable time. ADOLF STRECKER WINNER, He Carries Off the “Examiner’’ Ticket to New York and Return. The Winner Is Coast Champlon, Though He Fell Short of His Former Score. Adolf Strecker won the ticket to New York and return promised by the Ex- aminer to the victor in the rifle shooting at the California Schuetzen range, San Rafael, yesterday. Thirteen of the best marksmen in the State were the com- petitors. The shooting began at 10 A. x., and, with a half hour’s intermission at noon, con- tinued till 5 p. M. The arrangements for marking and scor- ing were superior to those of any previous Adolph Strecker. competition in the Btate. Besides the points being shown by flags, as at former times, there were wheels marking a part of the score. The shooting wasdone at a distance of 200 yards. The target, black, 12 inches in diameter, counted one point. 8ix inches within the ring counted two, and three inches three. Mr. Strecker’s shooting averaged a differ- ence of less than three inches, yet he ex- pressed disappointment with the outcome. “I don’t mind saving I am saperstitious,” said he, “and I believe it was all owing to my missing the first boat this morning. I made a score of 366 here last year, and 1 i‘!‘::lr:'t to go above instead of falling below t.! Mr. Strecker has the highest score made by any marksman on the coast, but is ambitious to beat his own record. The score was as follows: Adolf Strecker 347, D. W. McCoughlan 320, Jobn Utschig Sr. 306, D. B. Faktpr S01 o B, Schuster 296, L. Bendel 256, B Blosdsn ?ss, g{mtfleszgen‘x; 249, A& Mocker, 238, A. ungblut 220, George s 217, Geo Sohiuls 182, L. C. Bao 161, 7o 217 George The following is the score of the winner: 2323302381 182111 21 323128¢2 222"212212 2119198 3023238318 IS E100 L2 03211311 Cra ik P e 1021202- 3 £5y 3 R 120010 92-9 E2 18 20 2128233818 2232113 322313 218 1111222 3813811 215 g}};;;é ‘{12:«320—14 1y 2 1133333 1023211 1831810 e Lavigne Wins the Decision. CONEY ISLAND, N. Y., May 30.—The principal bout at the Seaside Athletic Club’s arena to-night was a 20-round g0 at 134 pounds between Kid Lavigne of Saginaw, Mich., and Jack Everhardt of New Orleans. The latter took the place of “Young Griffo” who, owing to legal en- tanglements, was unable to appear. The New Orleans man is at least two inches taller than Lavigne. The first round was rather tame. In the second they mixed things up. With his left Jack put three hard oneson the Saginaw man’s nose. Lavigne got in two heavy blows in the stomach and two over the heart. In the twentieth and last round they went at each other very wickedly, and Everhardt succeeded in landing three left swings on the kid's face. Lavigne's ieft landed frequently on the body and his left got to the throat. Everhardt uppercut him with the left in a rally and Lavigne replied w{:h h\‘:‘tl;!i:hon' tg: face. l’l‘hay wound up = 3 on the body nndgiacefnd e he. ntes? uzhnded tttn bout tof Lgvigne, me the er part A ing, and this decis{:l:‘wup rec:iv:del\:tdb cheers, Time of figh e ght, one hour and nine- TRIAL AT MARE: ISLAND, Two Naval Officialsto Be Court« Martialed on Serious Charges. The Bennington Departs for Hono- lulu—A Dueling Exhlbltion in Prospect. VALLEJO, Ca, May 30.—Several boards are to convene at the navy-yard next week, the principal one being the court-martial to try Lieutenants W. W. Buchanan and J. J. Dorn. The detail of the court is as follows: Captain A. S. Barker, president; Captain Frank Wildes, Com- manders C. E. Clark and H. E. Nichols, Lieutenant-Commander C. T. Hutchins, and Lieutenants Nicholson, Clarke, Bur- nett, Sewell, and First Lieutenant H. L. Draper, United States Marine Corps, as Judge Advocate. The charges against the officers named are for culpable inefficiency in the performance of duty, resulting in an accident to one of the rapid 5-inch guns, by which John Johnson, the cap- tain of the gun, had his skull crushed, killing him instantly. None of the officers appointed on the board are from the cruiser Olympia, on board of which the accident occurred. The board will con- vene on the 3d or 5thof June,and it is expected will have completed their labors in time for the cruiser to leave the yard shortly after the 10th of June for sea. The specifications are said to be very strong, and charge that while serving as senior watch and ordnance officer on the cruiser Olympia, off San Diego, April 24, Lieutenant Dorn was responsible for the efficiency of the ship’s armament, and it was his duty before every firing to examine each recoil cylinder of the battery to see that it was properly filled with liquid. Lieutenant Buchanan, who was imme- diately in charge of the gun which jumped from its mount because its cylinders were empty, is also held responsible, and will have to answer to the same charge. This will be one of the most important trials held in the court for some time, and its outcome will be watched with interest by all the officers, as it will develop wherein the responsibility lies. The Bennington left the yard Tuesday for Honolulu direct. She is expected to arrive there the 5th of June. Commander Thomas, who had been appointed a mem- ber of the court-martial to try Lieutenants Dorn and Buchanan, was at the last moment relieved and his place filled by the appointment of Lieutenant Nicholson of the Thetis. Itisnot known whether the Bennington carried any orders to Admiral Beardslee for the return of the Philadel- phia to this port or not, but it is generally supposed that she did not. The board to examine applicants for master joiner at the navy-yard concluded the examination Wednesday afternoon, and as soon as the papers are made up they will be forwarded with its recom- mendation to the Secretary of the Navy for his final action. Each one of the par- | ticipants feels that he stands as good a chance as his neighbor. There appears to be a divided opinion as to the one to be appointed, though should the one men- tioned the other day happen to prove the victor there will be an earnest protest entered against it by the rest. Considerable interest isawakened among the oificers on the warships at Mare Island over an exhibition with dueling rapiers to take place at an entertainment to be given by Miss Helen Kelleher and her pupi's, Tuesday evening, June 4, at Eureka Hall, The exhibition is to be between Professor Louis Tronchet of the Olympic Club of 8an Francisco and Charles Dannenbaum of Vallejo, also a member of the Olympic Club of San Francisco. The officers of the ships who are practical and expert swords- men are anxious to witness the perform- ance of Professor Tronchet, and some of them have already come over and tried conclusions with Mr. Dannenbaum and have each time been worsted in the conflict. e Mare Island’s Crane Tested and Accepted. VALLEJO, Car., May 30.—The bigcrane recently put together at Mare Island has been officially tested by representatives of the builders in St. Paul. The test proved highly satisfactory to the naval officials, and it was accepted by Civil Engineer Maxson on behalf of the Government. President Crosby of the American Hoist Company, after hearing the verdict, started home, and his superintendent and engi- neer start to-morrow. In all respects the machine fulfilled what was claimed, and the hoisting test -was a decidedly interest- ing affair. —— Santa Barbara Shipping Notes. SANTA BARBARA, CAL., May 30.—The schooner Excelsior arrived to-day, fifteen days out from Port Blakely, with 500,000 feet of lumber for Pierce Brothers. Tne bark Duke af Argyle has her clearance pa- Eers and leaves to-morrow morning fon oyal Roads, Puget Sound, where she will receive her shipping orders. ey MOTHERS and those about to become moth- ers, should know that Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Pre- scription robs childbirth of its torture, terrors and dangers to both mother and child, by aiding Na- mrempr%nn' g the system for par- ereby = turition, “labor” and also the period of confinement are greatly shortened. It also promotes an abun- dc;‘;l:i. gueDHQOn of nourishment for the ring cy, it prevents ‘! morning sickness’ and those distres- sing nervous symptoms from which so many suffer. Tanks, Cottle Co., Texas. DR. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y. - Dear Sir—I took your ** Favorite Pre- scription ”’ previous to confinement and never did so well in my life. Itis only two weeks since my confinement and T am able to do my work. I feel stronger than I ever did in six weeks before. e A MOTHER’S EXPERIENCE. Pacy k. D&R.V.mec&'knfififl‘i‘??wa Dear Sir—1 began taking ‘warite Prescription the first month of m?’ and have continued taking it since confinement. I did not experience the nausea or any of the ailments due to FER . ng ‘Prescription.” I . was only i labor a ° short time, and the MRS. Baxes physician said I got along unusua!ly well. We think it saved me 2 deal of suffering. I was troubled a great dea! with leucorrhea also, and it has done & world of good for me. Yours truly, Mgs. W, C. BAKER