The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 13, 1895, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 189&. 3 JOV AT SACRAMENTO, Success of the Plan to Bring Power From Folsom. WORKED LIKE A CHARM All-Night Watchers Rewarded for Their Patient Vigil. BREAKING OF A QUADRART. It Prevents the Starting of the vast Machinery In the Power-House. , July 12.—There in Sacra o last night, , without murmur, sma’ hours of the wheels 1n h and H e the power applied to » revolu Those to that waiting s it was of all TO, Ca were wat patient wat them give even o wheels meant so 1p of men, ¢ P from the hu artisan it meant In- yment; to the merchant in- ; to the capitalist return I invested in a work d back nearly ten y him it meant the realization of jject, to the perfection of which he ent every faculty at his command, ed the best talent available and de- an immense amount of valuable to residents it meant a city of the a manu new industries and a correspond- nerease in the valuation of property. were other watchers in the city Out on the green, near Sutter's Fort, was bivouacked a detail from the artillery com- aiting the al to herald to the| ad news that meant so the cannon roar. And ry depends upon that and who were more than anxious to speeding over the various ¢ll worthy the brush of ¢ illuminated by huge s that cast broad the floor, o serv- s more cor like som L a call to cture, in almost every ion, were dozing bodies of mer the first ting of the telephor would ini te that ions at the further end of e line, y-two mules distant, were complete, it the mo! had arrived when bering x th to move the wheels of here was one watcherin i ved as much in- as any one pres- that buildin, terest in ti ent. Over a week ago one of the employes susta rious injuries by the slipping of one of the ma e pieces of shafting. Unable to move himself, he demanded that he be conveyed from his home to see the 1nitial movement of the wheels; despite all persuasions he persisted in his demand, and at last his request was ac- ceded to. A reclining chair was procured, and the sufferer, carefully covered to pro- tect him from the night air which blew from the waters of the neighboring ried bodily by strong arms rior of the power-house. As the hours dragged on more and more of the watchers, overcome by weariness, dropped into slumber, and from distant corners came those nasal sounds that in- dicate so truly that the cares cf life are forgotten. At last the welcome sound of the tele- phone bell rang out, and in an instant all was exciteme nd bustle. Sleeping men eprang into activity, lanterns were lighted like magic and a cluster of men pushed and crowded to gain a foothold near the one-box. As Engineer Leghthipe vered the ring and uttered *‘Hello,” everything became silent. “Hello, Jewert. Are you all ready?” “Yes, with the exception that we can only admit three-fourtbs of the volume to the pipe.” “Well, that’s sufficient. Let her go— slowly at first, and don’t exceed 200 revo- lutions.” “All right,” was the response, and twenty-two miles away the water-gate was opened, the huge dynamo began turning, and the fluid which means so much to Sacramento was turned on to the copper v leading to the waiting men. in the afternoon six incandescent lights had been arranged on a board and connected with the distributing wires to indicate the first arrival of the power be- fore its voltage became sufficiently strong | to move the lever of the indicator. Before this board was gathered a group of men, wh age indicator on the distributing switch- board. But before the first faint glimmer of light arrived to herald the approach of the mighty agent there was a demand of “Way there!” and, borne by six strong men, the reclining chair of the invalid was carried through the group of expectant spectators and deposited before the row of incandescent lignts. he next moment a glimmer of light tinged the fiber in the glass globe, and the cry rang out, ‘‘Here she is.” Gradually it grew brighter and brighter. One of the fibers in the adjoining globes began gleam- ing, until at last, as the entire number ac- quired brilliancy and lighted the interior of the immense unfinished structure, throwing into relief the numerous pulleys, belts and machinery of the plant, the long tension of waiting and suspense was broken. The success of the enterprise assurea and the result which was awaited with ex- pectancy in all portions of the civilized world was proven to be success. Long- distance transmission of electric power was no longer a theory; it was a reality. One more step was taken within the doors of the electric world whose threshold even the Wizard Edison, that master of the magic fluid, admits has been but barely crossed. For nearly two hours the current was al- lowed to gather strength, while varioas switches and inductors were tested, and then, just as the hand of the engineer Was lifted to the switch that would open the ble laborer to the | uring city that wouid | d increase in all directions, in- | by watched a body of | ery loomed up | ne misshapen | rections about | another group surrounded the volt- | circuit to the huge motor that turns the long line of shafting and start the dyna- mos into action, the sharp ring of the tele- phone bell sounded and word came that the quadrant of the governor on the tur- bine wheel had broken at Folsom and the plant would have to shut down, as it was feared that the wheel would gather speed and escape control. This quadrant is a small iron casting, very brittle, and, as Engineer Leghthipe declares, should have been formed of cast steel. The governor, of which it forms a part, acts similarly to the governor of a steam engine, controlling the amount of water supply admitted to the turbines and regulating the speed. In*a few minutes the brilliant incon- descents died out, the groups of men dis- persed and the happy invalid was conveyed to his home. The wheels had not moved, but the power had arrived, and even the skeptics retired to rest, fully assured of the reality. The account published in this morning’s Cavr of the benefit to be derived by this city and State by the successful results of last night’s trial at Folsom was read with intense interest by all, and has not oniy been productive of high hopes, but has been instrumental in informing hundreds of the workings of this great plant. Shortly after the arrival of the train from San Francisco conveying the morn- | ing papers to this piace, the agent of THE Carrconveyed several hundred copies of the paper to the power-house and distributed then to the workmen, and in a minute work entirely ceased, foreman and laborer alike eagerly read and favorably commented upon the enterprise displayed by THE CALL in giving such a comprehensive account of the greatest of all enterprises for the long- distance transmission of electric power. Another quadrant has been made and it | is expected that the plant will be started | before daylight to-morrow morning. | g { A Sacramento Disappearance. “ SACRAMENTO, Car., July 12—H. B. Humphreys, a mail-carrier in this city, has been missing since Wednesday even- ing. He has been in the employ of the Postoffice Department ten or twelye years. His description i follows: Height about 5 feet 8 inches, weight 145 pounds, dark hair, dark complexion. He wore a dark suit of clothes, a derby hat and laced shoes. He is well known in this city, and 10 cause is assigned for his disappearance. IWill Have a Chamber of Commerce. SACRAMENTO, CAL., July 12.—A large | and enthusiastic meeting of representative | business men was held here to-night for the purpose of considering the formation of achamber of commerce. It was pre- ded over by the Mayor, and it was de- ided to organize the chamber. A com- mittee of fifteen ppointed to formu- late a plan, prepare by s and nominate officers for the organization, and report as soon as possible. Colusa’s Swit Against Glenn County. SACRAMENTO, Car., July i2—The se of Colusa County against Glenn County for the recovery of $1622 72, al- leged to have been apportioned to Glenn County by the State Board of Equalization hali of the assessment of the Northern Railroad Company, was argued and sub- mitted before Superior Judge Hinkson here to-day. Plaintiff and defendant were al- lowed thirty days’time in which to file the briefs. | No Heirs for Valuable Property. | SACRAMENTO, CaL., July 12.—Delin- quent city property has been sold here to the amount of $600 on The city bought | in Front-street piece for §130, belonging to the heirs of J. W. Winan’s estate, who are nknown. If not redeemed in three years it will be sold at auction. BETTER STOCKTON WATER | | 1t Will Shortly Be Supplied by | the Blue Lakes Com- | pany. | iEIectrlo Motor Power Also to Be | | Derived From the Proposed New System. | SRS S | STOCKTON, CaL., July 12.—The Stock- | ton Water Company has been absorbed by | the Blue Lakes Company, which was or- | ganized several years'ago in San Francisco and Oakland. The owners of the stock of | the Stockton company have accepted stock | in the Blue Lakes Company in payment, | oratany rate in part payment, for their | interests, and President McMurtry of the Stockton corporation becomes president of the Blue Lakes concern. | __The Blue Lakes are situated in the Sierra | Nevada range, northeasterly from this city, | and the water is clear, pure and ice cold. and it is proposed to pipe it to Stockton | and utilize it here for aomestic and power | purposes. |” The object of absorbing the Stockton | company was to obtain its distributing system, through which the clear water of | the mountain lakes will be piped to con- | sumers. The water will be brought here | through a steel pipe, sufficiently strong at its lower end to resist great pressure, as | the water will have a head of 900 feat. A | portion of this power will be used in gen- | erating electricity for general use. The scheme contemplates the furnishing of electricity in any amount desired for | purposes of i1llumination or manufacturing. As the waterpipes now laid here are not | strong enough to resist a head of 900 feet | the pressure will be lessened in admitting water to the distributing system from the | main conduit, but will still be great enough, it is said, to permit of the use of fire hy- | drants without an engine. The pipes will | stand a pressure sufficient to throw a stream much higher than any fire-engine here can throw one. Engineers are now at work on the plans and the scheme will be carried out as soon as possible. One of the main stockholders in the Blue Lakes Company is expected to arrive here next week. — BOFFER TU SANTA BARBARA. Capitalists Desirous of Erecting an Ex- tensive Bathhouse There. SANTA BARBARA, Cav., July 12.—M. | B. McDuffie, president of the Board of | Trade, 1s in_receipt of a proposition from outside capitalists offering to erect 2 hand- some and extensive modern bathhouse, with all improved facilities, opposite the end of the boulevard,on the site occupied by the present establishment, providing the city will give them an advantageous lease and make certain other concessions. Prompt action will probably be taken. Santa Barbara Assessment. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., July 12.—The County Assessor to-day filed his report, showing arise in valuation thronghout the coumty of over half a million dollars. The total valuation of all property is $13,939,685. Suit to Foreclose. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., July 12.—Jer- emiah Mahoney to-day brought a fore- closure suit against Thomas W. Moore et al., the amount involved being $25,000, se- cured by lands lying near Santa Barbara. codrda iR e A Traver Woman’s Fatal Fall. TRAVER, Car., July 12.—Mrs. Oswald Krenz, living near Traver, is dying from injuries received in a fall from a load of hay. She bhad been assisting her husband in the loading, and they were returning to the barn. She was standing near the edge of the load and lost her equilibrium, strik- ing the ground on her back with great ternal injuries. ALBERT CARR IN JAIL. The Son of the Well- Known Owner of Carmelita. SWINDLES HIS FRIENDS. Drew Worthless Checks and Cashed Them in Several Towns. WENT ON A PROLONGED SPREE. He Admits His Gullt and Attributes His Downfall to the Use of Drink. LOS ANGELES, CAL., July 12.—Albert Carr, better known as *Al” Carr, was ar- rested at a well-known roadhouse to-night located between here and Santa Barbara and lodged in the County Jail charged with obtaining money under false pre- tenses. The complsint was sworn out by John T. Henry of Santa Monica. Carr has been on a prolonged spree for the last month, and traveled in short jaunts as far north as San Francisco and as far south as San Diego, enjoying his own peculiar pleasures to their ntmost. At such points as he found himself out of funds he would draw checks for different amounts on the local banks. It was an easy matter for him to find ['banks and individuals to cash them, on account of the prominence of his family and their well-known financial standing. Mrs. Jennie C. Carr, his mother, is well known all over the coast as a brilliant writer on horticultaral subjects, and is one of the very wealthy residents of Pasadena. She was the owner of the famous house and grounds in Pasadena called ‘‘Car- melita,” where Helen Hunt Jackson conceived and accomplished most of her work on the now famous novel ‘‘Ramona.” Modjeska and other famous people were entertained in the beautiful home of the Carrs, and the sympathy of the com- munity goes out to Mrs. Carr in her afflic- tion. The son, who now occupies a cell in the County Jail, owes his downfall entirely to drink and loose companions. Every effort has been made for his re- formation by his family and friends, but to-night’s episode proves them to have been of no avail. The young man, who is now about 35 years of age, is also wanted at San Diego, Redondo and other points, and is known to have victimized prominent merchants in this city. He freely admits his guilt, and attrib- utes his downfall to drink, and states the amount of money he secured by his crooked methods to be somewhere between $600 and $1000. He will be sent to Santa Monica for trial to-morrow. PEACE AT LOS ANGBLES. A Long-Standing Contest Settled by the Resignation of Superintendent Search. LOS ANGELES, CaL., July 12.—The long struggle between the Board of Education and P. W. Search, Superintendent of Pub- lic Schools, was ended to-day by the fol- lowing resignation, which was accepted: Los ANGELES, Julv 12, Gentlemen: 1 hereby resign my position as Superintendent of Schools of the city of Los Angeles, said resignation to take effect on the date of acceptance. Respectfully, P. W. SEARCH. Mr. Search will draw $183 salary and re- tire, and the long-standing difficulty will be settled. Professor Foshay, Assistant Superintendent will, in all probability, take his place. A BIG CONTRACT. It Will Provide for the Paving of a Los Angeles Street. LOS ANGELES, CaAL., July 12.—One of the largest contracts ever let at one time on the Pacific Coast was recommended by the Board of Public Works to-day for the pav- ing of Main street from Ninth to Thirty- seventh. The Jowest bid was that of the Union Paving Compa;x', $11.80 per lineal foot, and it was awarded to that company. The expense will be something over $150,000. MARE ISLAND’S FORCE. It Has Been Increased Till Over a Thou- sand Men Are at Work. VALLEJO, CaL., July 12.—Owing to in- creased activity in the yard, brought about by the taking upof the Adams repairs, the force of the yard has been raised till now nearly 1050 men are working, not counting men, officers or clerks of departments. Last Wednesday was payday, when there was distributed $35,000 for the previous two weeks. During the past year over $1,000,000 has been expended at Mare Isl- and for labor alone. The coppering of the Hartford is bein rushed, and she will be able to come out of the basin in about a week. The Philadel- phia will then dock for cleaning and paint- ing. Large numbers of men are being exam- ined daily at the receiving ship Indepen- dence, the immediate design being to work in conjunction with Caguin Reed at San Francisco in securing the complement for the Olympia. Gunner Tresselt has been detached from the Philadelphia and left Wednesday for New York on a month’s leave. Lieutenant George M. Stoney, long time aid to Commandant Howison, has been transferred to the Philadelphia. Heisa very popular and skillful officer. Carpenter George H. Warford has been (1etacged from duty at Mare Island and ordered temporarily to the Olympia until that vessel reaches Asiatic waters, when he will join the Charleston. .y ——o— QUEEN SEQUOIA. Thes Voting to Decide Who She 1s to Be to Close To-Night. EUREKA, Cav., July 12.—To-morrow at 8:30 o’clock ». M. the contest for Queen of the carnival will terminate, Friends of each aspirant seem equally sanguine of victory, and it is believed 40,000 votes will be cast to-morrow alone. To-night the vote stands as follows: Miss Mathews, 14,470; Miss Haight, 11,355; Miss Evans, 9200, The choice of Prime Minister to Queen Sequoia has fallen upon Lawrence F. Puter, whosé sagacious counsel will be re- lied upon to guide beauty’s Queen through her brief but happy reign. g POWDER-MILL EXPLOSION, One of the Buildings of lhe California Powder Works Destroyed. SANTA CRUZ, Cau., July 12.—There was an explosion this morning at 9:40 o’clock at one of the mills at the California Powder Works, situated about two miles and a half from this city, in the San Lo- renzo Canyon. The explosion occurred in the shotgun smokeless powder building, which is one of the smaller mills across the river from the main building. There force, hurting her spine. She received in- | was not a great amount of powder in the building, and the noise from the explosion was not very great, but in the vicinity of the powder works the ground was heavily shaken as by an earthquake. The building was burned and the loss is about $2000. The mill will be immediately rebuilt. George Sweihart, who worked in the mill, was considerably burned about the face and one of his arms, but will be able to be at work in a few days. e SANTA CRUZ ENDEAVORERS. ZLarge Attendance at the Opening of the County Convention. SANTA CRUZ, Carn, July 12.—The county Christian Endeavor convention is being held in the Soquel Congregational church, and there is a large attendance, delegations being present from the society throughout the county. The sessions opened at half-past 1 this afternoon with a song and praise service. The address of welcome was given by the pastor of the church, Rev. A. B. Snyder, and the re- sponse was given by Rev.T. M. Boyd of ‘Watsonville. Papers were read on “How to Conduct a Social,”” by Mrs. Laura Miller of Skyland, and on “The Importance. of the Lookout Comumittee,” by Howard 8. Holway of this city. 'ghe pastors present made remarks on “Helpful Thoughts on Endeavor Work,” and junior exercises were conducted by the Sonuei juniors. A supper was served by the Soquel young people to the visiting delegates. A street meeting preceded the evening service in the church, led by Alexander Beck, the county president. The church was crowded in the evening, many dele- gates arriving from Santa Cruz and Wat- sonville by team. The service was opened with a praise service led by Lucy Avery of Santa Cruz. Nexton the programme were Chinese exercises by delegates from the Chinese Congregational societies of Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Mrs. Belle Lindsay gave a report on junior and committee work, gleaned from the Sacramento con- vention. A talk on “Good Citizenship of Endeavorers’’ was given by E. H. Board man. _The address of the evening was by Rev. J. G. Taylor of Santa Cruz. The ser- vices were interspersed with music. PORTLAND PAILRLAD CASE Conclusion of the Hearing in theOregon Short Line Suit. It Is Belleved That a Foreclosure of the Mortgage Will Be Decreed. PORTLAND, Or., July 12.—The final hearing of the Oregon Short Line foreclos- ure case—on the failure to pay the interest on the consolidated mortgage—before Judge Bellinger concluded this afternoon, and was taken under advisement till Mon- day. The arguments of the attorneys were confined mainly to the jurisdiction of the court over the case. Attorney Snow, for the first-mortgage bondholders and the Union Pacific receiv- ers, endeavored to have this question alone considered, but the court decreed that it could be decided along with the question of foreclosure. The court intimated what his decision would be on the latter point should he decide the Circuit Court has jurisdiotion. 3 “Corporations should pay their debts,” said he. *“The money lent on mortgages was received and used bythe Orezon Short Line, and the debt is not disputea.” Should Judge Bellinger decree fore- closure the process will not be concluded till Judge Banborn, whose circuit covers Wyoming, wherein there is a portion of the line, and Judge Merritt of Utah have concurred in the opinion. When this shall have been done the road must be sold at public auction to satisfy the $10,000,000 con- solidated mortgage issued by the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern in 1889, and held in trust by the American Loan and Trust Company, on which interest has not been paid. The sale will give the Union Pacific, the American Loan aud Trust Company or any interested concern an op- portunity to purchase it. Senator Dolph, counsel for the trust company, in his argument, read a tele- gram_from St. Paul, «{unung a rather startling statement of Senator John M. Thurston, attorney on the other side, in which he some weeks ago said inadver- tently in his argument before Judge San- born: *I know why the mortgage hasn’t been foreclosed already by the decree of the Oregon court. Plaintiffs afe entitled to a decree on a foreclosure bill.” This is a practical admission of the trust company’s contention, and will, perhaps, influence Judge Bellinger to so hold. PR i ROADS OF SAN MATEO Declared to Be Some of: the Best in the State. REDWOOD CITY, Car., July 12.—The State Bureau of Highways met the Board of Supervisors and citizens this afternoon at the Courthouse. The roads in the Third district were reported by the Commission- ers to be among the best of any visited in the State. The Commissioners secured valuable data about road sprinkling, which will be embodied in_a report to the Legis- lature and explained to other counties. A more perfect record of road bills was urged. The authorities were advised to get deeds and record the title to every piece of road upon which county money was spent. Concrete bridges were declared cheaper than steel bridges, and wooden bridges were said to beout of date. A steel bridge, it was stated, will last forty years, while conerete will last forever, The best road-making material the Commissioners had seen in the county was the cement rock from Belmont. Road improvements, they said, should be of a permanent char- acter, not temporary makeshifts. In re- ard to the boulevard, Commissioner Mars- sen Mansen said San Francisco must be looked to; that it was a necessity for San Francisco, and that in that city enough money was wasted annually on road con- struction to build many miles of boulevard. Sl Tl John Hudson Dies at Vallejo. VALLEJO, CaL., July 12.—Ex-Sergeant John Hudson, U. 8. M. C., died last night at his residence in this city after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Canada, 48 years of age. The sergeant served over twenty yearsin the navy and was reco%nized as one of the finest drill- masters in the entire marine corps. For years he was_ instructor of expert evolu- tions at the Mare Island barracks, where he enjoyed the high esteem of officers and men. The furieral will probably be under the auspices of the naval authorities. Captain Maguire Seriousty Il VALLEJO, CAL., July 12.—Captain John Maguire of this city is lying at the point of death and may pass away before morning. Captain Maguire's residence in Vallejo has extended over a period of nearly forty ears, and by keen business instincts he xns amassed a large fortune. He is iden- tified with many important interests, but is best known as )‘)ropnzmr of the Vallejo and Mare Island ferry line. The captain is ?‘bo‘;lt 70 years of age and a native of Ire- nd. Vallejo’s Mititia to Disband. VALLEJO, CAL., July 12.—Efforts by the citizens of this place to have a local mili- tary company retained have proved futile and orders have been issued to the mem- bers of Company B, Second Infantry, to turn in at o&oe all State property. The members of the company are somewhat divided as to whether or not retention would be advisable; but for the most part the more experienced men feel that under the circumstances it is just as well to let things go as they are. SHERIFFS TO EXPLAIN Charges of Deputies Al- leged to Be Fraud- ulent. SPECIFIC CASES CITED. The Accounts of San Fran- cisco and Alameda to Be Investigated. OTHER BILLS NOT PASSED. Fish Commissioners to Appear Before the State Board of Examliners. SACRAMENTO, CaAL., July 12.—At the meeting of the State Board of Examiners this afternoon several weighty matters were presented to their attention. After they had signed sundry minor bills, Civil Engineer Maude appeared be- fore that body and made a statement in regard to exvenditures contracted by the burean before the commencement of the forty-seventh fiscal year. Among other items appeared one in the sum of $175, con- tracted for a team of horses. Attorney-General Fitzgerald inquired if, considering the present value of horse- flesh, this was notan exorbitant price. Engineer Maude replied that the bureau had since the purchase been offered $325 for their bargain, and that in the long run it was far cheaper tosupport a good animal than it was a scrub. The team was used twenty-six days in every month on bureau business, and good animals were requisite. This explanation seemed satisfactory and the bill was taken under consideration. Fish Commissioner Morrison was called before the board to explain an item for expenses in the case of the people vs. Mc- Farland, Deputy Fish Commissioner, which in reality consisted of attorney fees paid in defense of a suit for damages instituted by two men who, after being arrested for illegal fishing, were acquitted of the charge by a jury. Mr. Morrison stated that he was posi- tively unable to give any information on the subject, as during his incumbency no bill had been presented at any meeting of the board during his presence and only three meetings had been held. He had received official notice of two of the meet- ings to decide on the distribution of fish received. There had been no notice given, as the matier demanded immediate atten- tion. Attorney-General Fitzgerald, addressing Morrison, said: “In other words the mem- bers of the board ‘'seem to ignore you in matters pertaining to its interests. The law is explicit and states that all bills must be approved by the Board of Fish Commissioners before appearing before this body. This bill for legal services will not be allowed nor any others approved at present, and at the next meeting of the board those gentlemen will be notified to appear and explain matters.” At this decision a twinkle appeared in the executive’s eye, and the Governor warmly shook hands with Commissioner Morrison, and that gentleman took his de- parture. Dr. Lane, secretary of the State Board of Health, appeared and explained satisfac- torily various items connected with the bills of that body, and they passed without further cavil. Secretary of State Brown introduced a resolution providing nineteen telephones for the various departments of the State and State institutions, if satisfactory terms can be procured from the telephone com- panies—three of the instruments to be for the Capitol building, one for the Bank Commissioners, one each for the Railroad Commissioners and Clerk of the Supreme Court, two for San Quentin, one each for Folsom, the Attorney-General’s office in San Francisco and for every State institu- tion. The secretary of the board was 1n- structed to make inquiries as to terms, and action was deferred on the matter until some future meeting. The secretary of the board read a state- ment to the effect that when he entered upon the duties of the office he found a mass of Sheriffs’ claims that were not acted upon because great differences were discovered between the claims of the Sher- iffs of San Francisco and Alameda, as com- pared with the charges of the Sheriffs of other counties making similar trips to the same destination, and invariably the charges of the former were larger. For nstance, the hotel bills of the San Fran- cisco and Alameda County Sheriffs at Ukiah for two men are $10, while the Sheriffs of Marin and Sonoma counties enter claims for two men at the same place for but $4. Sheriff Whelan of San Francisco, who was present, said: ‘‘Having had no oppor- tunity for investigation, I have been obliged to accept the statement of my deputies. I believed these to be correct, especially when I had as a criterion the claims of previous Sheriffs during the past years, which were aliowed by former boards. My men state they cannot make the trip in the time claimed they should. I shall try it myself next Friday.” “In the meantime you have no other excuse to otfer then, Sheriff?” queried the Attorney-Geheral. “Nomne; save that all former Sheriffs have done the same. My bills are no larger than theirs, allowed by former boards.” “Is it true that deputies charge more that actual expenses and pocket the dif- ference?'’ asked Secretary of State Brown. “As to that I cannot say; but if they do and I find it out there will be new material in the Sheriff’s office at San Francisco,” replied the official from that place. “The Sheriff should inquire into this, and shounld also carefully procure the services of reliable men,” said the Attor- ney-General. ‘‘Now here is a statement relating to a claim of Sheriff White, in which it is stated that the deputies rode on a freight train without paying fare and charged for fare, and that they also charged for hotel expenses at West’s Hotel in Santa Clara, when in reality they did not stop at the place, and charged for a meal in a town they never entered. “Now, if this be true, I shall institute criminal proceedings against these parties as soon as an investigation can be made and my deputies can prepare the necessary papers. Sheriffs should get deputies who do not commit such crimes, if they are committed, for, if true, they are the worst form of petty larceny, and Iintend to siit this matter to the bottom.” ,‘We know nothing about it,’ inter- rupted Mr. White Jr., who appeared for his father. “We have to take the deputy’s word for it. * “We expected better things from a repre- sentative of the People’s party,” jocularly remarked his Excellency, “especially after all their campaign promises.” This pro- duced a hearty laugh on all sides. Sheriff Buckner of Kings County stated in answer to a question by the Attorney- General that he had refused to sign the affidavit attached to the Sherifl’s blank relative to traveling on a pass, for the reason that it was a repetition of the for- mer oath. “My bills under the former system of blanks,” he said, “‘were never questioned, and it is humiliating to me, having always been considered a man of honor, to be obliged to sign an affidavit that I do not travel on a pass, when such an act would be a direct violation of the law and subject me to the forfeiture of my office.” “Sheriff Bugkner, I have long known you as a man of strict integrity,” said Sec- retary of State Brown, “‘and you were not called before this board because of any doubt as to your honesty, but for the pur- pose of ascertaining your reason for cross- ing out the clause. The latter was not in- serted for your benefit, nor for that of any other person in particular. We believe that there are Sheriffs who have ridden on railroad passes, and if we ever catch one he will be dealt with with due severity.” Attorney-General Fitzgerald added com- ments to the same effect, and an adjourn- ment was taken until Friday next. FERTILE CUYAMA VALLEY, The Succulent Grasses Being Crowded Out by Worth- less Foxtail. Crylng Need for a Good Wagon Road From This Locaiity to Santa Barbara. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., July 12.—R. J. Wood and William Owen have returned from a trip to the Cuyama, the extensive and fertile mountain valley lying in east- ern Santa Barbgra County and running a short distance over the Ventura line. The gentlemen, who own a valuable alabaster mine there, made the trip by wagon road, via Santa Maria, They report a singular lack of feed in the fertile valleys of the upper county this vear, and attribute this scarcity to the spread of the foxtail grass. worthless for fodder, and which is crowding out the suc- culent native grasses. Water is flowing in the Cuyama Creek, a circumstance almost unknown at this season, but water is very scarce on the great ranges, and places where horses or cattle can be watered are often fifteen miles of rough travel apart. These gentlemen report a considerable population in the eastend of the Cuyama, who bitterly complain that they are cut off from communication with market, ex- cept through rocky passes and over rough roads to Santa Maria, Bakersfield and Ventura, where they are forced to do their trading. A county road was once sur- veyed from Santa Barbara to this locality, by way of Romero Canyon and following Mono Creek for a distance of ten miles. By this route the distanee would be from forty to fifty miles, and the Cuyama people are unanimous in urging its completion. They promise, if the county will under- take its construction, to build to the sum- mit of the San Rafael range themselves, and to bring all their custom, amounting to not less than $10,000 annually, to Santa Barbara in case this is done. These set- tlers represent only the nucleus of a large population which would prpmptl{ gather in this productive region if facilities of travel thither were improved. There are already considerable stretches of excellent road along this proposed route, and for many more miles it would only be neces- sary to define a wagon track througha rolling country, confining the cost of road- building to a comparatively short portion of the distance. A New Boundary Monument. SAN DIEGO, CaL., July 12.—Contractor Palmer at Tia Juana to-day, seventeen miles below here, on the border, is setting up a new gray-granite monument to mark the Mexican boundary, in place of the one sunk in the ‘?\licksand during the winter floods in Tia Juana Valley. U. 8. Grant’s Big Flag. S8AN DIEGO, Car., July 12.—TU. 8. Grant has bad a big flag made here of the best American bunting for a pole on the tower of his mansion on Prospect Hill, overlook- ing the city, and by his order a forty-fifth star has been added, in anticipation of the admission of Utah. The Lurline at San Diego. SAN DIEGO, Cavn., July 12. —J, D. Spreckels and party, on the yacht Lurline, anchored in the bay off Coronado at 8 A. M., from Catalina. . MADERA’S DROWNED CRINESE. The Coroner’s Investigation Shows That Death Was Due to Accident. MADERA, CAL., July 12.—Coroner Payne and Assistant District Attorney Brown re- turned to-day from the north fork of the San Joaquin,where they have been investigating the cause of the death of the eight China- men, who were found dead some time ago in the river. But one of the bodies was re- covered from the water, the river being so swift and deep at that point that it was impossible to proceed in the search with any prospect of success. From the evidence thatcould be gath- ered it was clear that the death of the Chinamen was due to accident. The ferry, a little distance above where the body was found, is propelled across the stream by means of two ropes. This was found in the middle of the stream, hanfiing there b, one of the pulley-ropes and rising an sinking in the water. The Chinamen were undoubtedly 'gradually washed off the ferry while attempting to cross. The Chinese companies have a number of Chinamen dragging the river for the bodies, but so far they have not met with any success. . ACCIDENT AT EUREKA. Brakeman John Woods Has Both Lecgs Cut Off by an Engine. EUREKA, Car., July 12.—The north jetty of the breakwater was the scene of a sorrowful accident this morning. John ‘Woods, a popular young brakeman, in at- tempting to pick up a coupling-pin while the train was in motion, lost his balance and fell under the locomotive. Young Woods’ agility saved his body from_the wheels, but his legs were caught ana both feet were cut off at the ankles. Tt is not known whether or not his injuries will prove fatal. HPPYCHUTILOUNS Forty-Six Graduates Re~ ceive Their Di- plomas. CLOSE OF THE SESSION. One of the Most Successful Meetings Ever Held by the Society. PROFESSOR JORDAN'S ADDRESS, It Arouses the Enthuslasm of His Large Audlence to a High Pitch. PACIFIC GROVE, Car., July 12.—To- day was the last day for the Chautauquans and it closed one of the most successful conventions that the society has ever held, There was not much actunal work accom- plished, except the winding up of some of the classes, but the time was devoted to the commencement exercises for the class of 95, which graduated to-day. Some of the classes are to be extended this year, as the work could not be finished during the convention. The classes have growa rap- idly of late years, and the courses are more thorough, consequently more time has to be added. David Starr Jordan opened the day with an address. The subject was ‘‘Altruism and Altruria.” In many instances Profes- sor Jordan aroused the enthusiasm of his large audience to such a pitch that it gave vent to its feelings with hearty applause. The lecture was sprinkled here and there with wit as well as wisdom, which was ex- pressed in that dry way with which the speaker is so gifted. The commencement exercises this after- noon were attended by hundreds, as this was open day for Chautaugua. At 2 p. M. large crowds assembled in front of the Chautauquan headquarters to take part in the grand procession. Rev. Mr. Bevier headed the line with the em- blems of the assembly and the National stars and stripes. Second in line were about fifty little tots, varying in age from 3 to 6, dressed in white costumes trimmed with corncolored ribbons, the colors of the C.L.S.C. Third in line and headed by Dr. Hirst were the new officers. Fourth "\vere delegates from the various portions of the State, numbering about 100. Fifth and last was the graduating class of '95. From headquarters the line marched up Lighthouse avenue, the main thorough- fare of the city, to Assembly Hall, forming a pretty sight, especially the youngsters with their baskets of flowers. The procession marched up the hall steps and took seats on the rostrum. The hall, which was decorated for the occasion, was a pretty sight, yellow in profusion everywhere. Wild California poppies stood out conspicuously on the platform, while banners and streamers of yeilow bunting were stretched about the walls and ceiling. Just over the rostrum an im- mense floral piece, with the words “The Pathfinder,” was favorably commented upon.” Dr. Hirst, president of the C. L. S. C. of California, opened the exercises by a wel- coming address to the class, which was fol- lowed by a respousive reading by Dr. Bent- ley. Mr. Scudder of Oukland favored the audience with a solo on the violin, which was heartily encored. Among the graduates who took part in the exercises were Rev. Frederick H. Maar of Niles, Edward and Mrs. E. H. Clark of Niles, Selina Burston of San Jose, Louise Culver of Petaluma, Mrs. Louise F. Edson of Manzana, Rev. Philig Graff of Oakland, Mrs. I. Kirk of San Jose, Elnea Y. Smead of Manzana, Marguerite B. Loyd of Pacific Grove, Saza A. French of Lodi, Mrs. Southworth of Santa Clara and Mrs. Fifield of Galt. There were forty-six graduates who re- ceived diplomas to-day. The day was closed by a grand concert by the Califor- nia Quartet. VISALIA IMPROVEMETS. Quite a Number of New Buildings in Course of Erection. VISALIA, CaL., July 12—Visalia seems to be enjoying its share of improvements, even throngh the hot season, which is usually a season of rest in building circles. The new County Hospital is well under way. It is being built of brick on the hospital grounds,in the east part of the city. A basement will be under the entire building. The central portion of the struc- ture is to be two stories in height. Downing & Whitley’s new brick flouring- mill is steadily rising at the junction of Main and East streets. Work has already begun on the new plant for the water works at the eastern ex- tremity of Main street. A plant commen- surate with the present size and expected growth of this city will be erected. This will entail a cost of perhaps $15,000. F.J. Cooper, late of Los Angeles, has the mat~ ter in charge. Mrs. Kate Nickerson will soon begin the erection of two cottages in the southern part of the town. They will have all the modern improvements. 3 W. B. Wallace will soon have his fine three-story brick residence under way on Acequia street. There are also a number of plans for other residences and business houses in the formative state. All these improve- ments mean increased activity in other lines of business, as well as plenty of work for resident artisans. At the next meeting of the Board of Trade a proposition will be submitted for discussion from a gentleman from a valley town. He has offered to establish_a plan- ing-mill and machine-shop here if he is oflgered any encouragement. TS Poisoned by Icecream. PORTLAND, Or., July 12.—Ata juvenile birthday party given at the home of A. L. Johnson seven children and several adults were poisoned by eating impure icecream. The lives of two of the children were de- spaired of and all are very ill, but it is probable that all will recover. 5 GENTS purchases for family use for.. SEEMS LIKE A SMALL SUM, BUT TO show what it will buy we call your attention to the list below—which covers only a few of the many items that you can carry away or have sent from ( Front st., near Washington, 8. F,, Cal. carfare will take you to the store or near it. Burmah Challie, all dark colors, figure or stripe, summer weights. Scotch Lawn, all light ground, stripes and figures, very pretty. Calico, standard width and weight, medium color. Calico, light or white ground, shirting and dress sfy Good Brown Unbleached Muslin, 36 inches, ladies’ and chi Arlesienne Dress Fabric, dark, 32 inches, always brought 12}4c, now. A few pieces Tennis, black ground, small figure, bit quality Persian Mills and Chantillys, 15¢ goods, black, polka dot...5¢ gnimng styles and dress styles Calico, high grade, ai 'ew Plain Chambrays, tan, brown, green, closing...... .5c You will find yourself getting along in the world, in fact, growing rich, almost befere you know it, and things im- proving generally about your home, when you make all SMITH'S CASH STORE, 414-418 One ldren’s wear. .5¢c your