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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1895. PACIFIC COAST NEWS, Lady Mutineers Take Possession of Camp Fort Fisher. DILL MADE A CAPTIVE. The Commander and His Men Consigned to the Guard- house. WOCMEN RULE FOR ONE DAY. Guard Mount Partlcipated in by thé | Wives and Daughters of the Veterans. SANTA MONICA Was woman’s au rise the ladies toc bouncing Comma unceremo: high-h v, and thing they did was to place ( or Dill under arrest for libel adena ladies in the sherbet they then put man in camp, ived of side- POOT Man was ut like Eugene ’s hat on; and , he could he new surgeon of ing coming women prescribed se two watermelons for sum- | ers of the day were: Mrs. Jose- phine Dexter, commander; Miss Carrie Mrs. Austin, officer of Buchanan, officer of the e Broadwell, surgeon. They a chaplain, but a Id them that in, and since enberry has owned the menced with the ials and the issu- or commandress, ordering her t to mind the men a more, but n. Amen rd mount, a wonderful ry precision. The pro- 1xiliary | Tarrille fifers, and M lose of the guard g Ami took ncoln ¢ cle, stretching a rope around, inside of which they gavea | 1 ike of mammoth proportions. | parade the 510 ladies were | y the famous Tomales drum whose graceful appearance and | feet caused uproarious applause in the audie They furnished excellent c, and Sam Kutz and the other mem- bers of -t zealous onl ular drum corps were | New York headed the and nois was | s a happy, beautiful from the parade grounds, ain, Mrs. Alice Broad- marched them to the CALL tent, up and gave the usual She addressed the {'.\m,l esentative, expressing, in the name of | e lac of the Illinois sociation and e entire-camp, the hearty appreciation | HE CALL's journalistic enterprise and | the accuracy of the reports. They were | thanked in the name of Mr. Shortridge, | and they then gave the association call: | *“Who are, who are, who are we? We are | suckers, don’t you see.’” n the sunset gun was fired the ladies y to Commander Dill, who first | i to treat his erstwhile captors | ek and lowly respect, and woman'’s | t an end—at an end save for the tainment at the pavilion. WVisconsin State organization was | d to-day by the election of M. H. Fullerton president; F. M. Wil- vice-president; D. D. Kellogz of Pasa- ; B. T. Cook of Covina, | ident and secretary ed a committee to procure for the present encampment, and es 0. Wilcox, F. M. Wilber and Hyatt were appointed a committee to pro- cure permanent badges for the State as: ciation. They 1 a badge to-day, which the ladies of W in carried in dress parade thi £ of e presi | camp features | Polo Club played an exhibition game on the club grounds, which was enjoyed 2 large number of | visiting v ny of whom had never seen the game before. To-morrow is Santa Mo will e any of its predece number of visitors and the the programme. In the morning, be a guard mount and the usual routine, there | will be the veteran’s parade, whe 0 will be in line and march through the principal streets. Sunday will be memorial when those who have answered the last rollcall during the year will be spe- | cially. remembered, and on Monday (Sol- diers’ Home day) all will visit the ‘‘boys” at the home. Dr. Panl, the secretary of the Iowa asso- ciation, was orderly for Dr. Stevenson, who organized the first G. A. R., holding the candle while Dr. Stevenson wrote the manuscript. Dr. Paul is the only one of that famous gathering now living. Mrs. Harriette Tappan of the John A. Logan W. R. C. No. 49, who is an honored guest at Camp Fort Fisher, bas a unique and eventful army record, having served through the entire war in the Twenty- fourth New York Infantry. On the Monday following the bombard- ment of Fort Sumter her husband said, after partaking of his midday meal in their quiet little home in Richland, N. Y.: “Wife, I am going to the front. Ican’t stand this insult to the flag any longer. I wust go.” And after bidding his faithful wife good-by, with tears in his eyes, be started for Oswego, where they were enlist- ing men, and the next day was on his jour- ney to the front. ‘After clearing away the dinner dishes Mrs. Tappan, just two hours later, left for ‘Washington. She said afterward that she could not stay at home with her husband &t the front, and when her country needed &ll the women’s sympathy and delicate touch to care for the wounded ana dying on the field of battle. Her husband did not know of her intention until he met her in the same regiment at the front. She did not enlist. because she wanted to be at the front, whereas if she enlisted she would have to ramein at soshe hosgpital. Bo, with pexmissicn from the Washingtor: ca day, and des | ‘Ynson self-sustaining in part. | w |V | Smith, | ing the title to the land. | chemical analysis of the stomach. authorities, she stayed with the regiment through four years of carnage and strife. Dressed in male attire of the regular army make, a short skirt to her knees, waist and blouse, and hat of the regular pattern, in which were three ostrich plumes—red, white and blue—she went about her mission of mercy and peace. Mrs. Tappan was on fourteen battlefields, among them Bloody Lane, North Dunkard Church, Cold Harbor, Chickamauga and Harrison Landin, ND ACCIDENT. SANTA CRUZ Angelo Forno Thrown From a Horse and Instantly Killed. SANTA BARBARA, Carn, Aug. 9.—A party returning from Santa Cruz lslan_d to-day brings news of a distressing acci- dent. Sunday night a party of young people started for a moonlight ride. An- gelo Forno, a stablehand in the employ of Justinian Caire, the owner of the island, was riding a spirited stallion. When a mile and a half from the ranchhouse, at the iron gate crossing Avenue del Capital Est, the animal suddenly shied, throwing Forno thirty feet, his body striking an iron gate, breaking his neck and crushing his right shoulderand head. He was dea before his companions could reach him. An inquest was held there and the body was buried on the island. Forno was an Italian, 42 years old, and had a wife and three children in Italy. He had been employed on the island for two years. e Will Visit California Prisons. CARSON, Nev., Aug. 8.—Three of the members of the State Prison Commission- ers, Secretary of State Howell, Attorney- General Beatty and Warden Henderson will leave some time this month for Cali- fornia for the purpose of making a thor- ough examination of the different State prisons. The object is to investigate dif- ferent methods of utilizing convict labor in_those institutions and to see if some- thing cannot be done to_make the Nevada Warden Hale of San Quentin wrote to the Com- ners asking to be informed of the a couple of days before hand, so he can meet them and be in a position to ex- tend them every facility. THE NEWS OF SHN JOSE, Judge Reynolds Decides That the New Fee Law Is Constitutional. Mllton Smith Commences Hls Fight for an Estate—The Frost In- quest Resumed. SAN JOSE, Car., Aug. 9.—Judge Rey- nolds this afternoon decided that the new fee law was constitutional. The decision as made in the suit brought by Justice . H. Dwyer to compel County Auditor Parker to pay his bill made out under the | new law. The Board of Supervisors had allowed Dwyer’s claim under the new fee law and then instructed Auditor Parker not to pay it, in order to get the new law into court for a test. The Judge sustains the action of Parker, thus holding the law to be con- stitutional. FIGHTING FOR AN ESTATE. Milton B. Smith Begins Action to Recover His Father’s Land. SAN JOSE, CaL., Aug. 9.—Milton B. the young man who recently returned after a long absence to establish his claim to an interest in a 000 estate, filed & petition for letters of admin- istration on the estate of Peter W. Smith, his father, who died in this city August 10, At his death Smith owned thirty acres of land at the Willows. He left a will in which his wife was named as executrix and given the entire estate. The will was duly presented for probate. Mrs. Smith subse- quently sold the land to W. W. Reid, and marrying & man named Lauthier moved out of the county and “her whereabouts was unknown. The court never confirmed the sale of the real estate, but Reid had a personal deed from the widow to the property. A few weeks ago Francis Reid, one of the resent owners of the land, petitioned for etters of administration on the estate of Peter W. 8mith for the purpose of perfect- Milton Smith, who was in Nevada City at the time, saw a notice of the petition being filed and at once came here to look into the matter. In the petition filed to-day Smith says that he and his motter. who now reside in Watsonville, are the only heirs, and it is th her consent that he petitions for let- ters of administration. The land at pres- ent is worth about 000 and a yearly in- come of $2000 is derived from it. While the widow can have no claim to the land it is thought the boy has some rights, al- though he was not mentioned in the will. FROST INQUEST RESUMED. Rumiors That Traces of Poison Were Found by the Chemists. SAN JOSE, Car., Aug. 9.—The inquest on the body of Elezer Frost, who died about three weeks ago, was resumed to- day by Coroner Secord. At the time of his death a jury was impaneled and ad- journed until a report could be had of the A few days ago the body was exhumed and the brain removed, so that a more thorough analysis could be made. It is said that slight traces of poison have been discov- ered in the stomach. Several of the children were on the stand to-day, but no startling develop- ments were made. The chemist’s report will probably be read to-morrow. De Ferrer's Hearing Continued. SAN JOSE, CAL., Aug. 9.—Justice Dwyer this morning continued until August 15 the examination of A. M. Lorenzo de Ferrer, the young man who was recently brought back from San Francisco to answer to a charge of bigamy. s Taken to San Quentin. SAN JOSE, CaL, Aug. 9.— Deputy Sheriff Black this morning took Patrick Fitzsimmons, who pleaded guilty to a charge of grand larceny a few days ago, to San Quentin. where he will serve two yeers. Fitzsimmons while drunk stole a horse and buggy belonging to John Bergin of Mountain View. e T Santa Rosa’s Elite Danced. SANTA ROSA, CaL., Aug. 9.—The Mid- summer’s Night Club gave a grand dance and social to-night at the City Gardens. There was a large and fashionable crowd present, all local society people and many visitors from a distance participating. Dancing was indulged in up to a late hour in the pavilion. Park’s Santa Rosa Band rendered some excellent music during the evening. An elegant and bountiful sup- er was served in the grove. This was the Erst of a series of parties which will be given by the newly formed social organiza- tion during the coming months. PG T Printers Elect Officers. LOS ANGELES,CAL.,Aug.9.-At the meet- ing of the State convention of printers this morning the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: Presi- dent, Joseph Phillis, Los Angeles; vice- president, A. D. Marshall, Fresno; secre- tary-treasurer, N. J. Read, Fresno; execu- tive committee—C. E. Backus of San Fran- cisco, H. P. Gassoway of Sacramento and Eugene Johnson of Oakland. The conven- tion adjourned after the election and en- joyed a free excursion to Pasadena this afternoon. The banquet given to-night was & most enjoyable affair, IPACIFIC COMST NEWS, Railroad Commissioner Clark on Freight Tariffs. WILL ACT DELIBERATELY Says He WIill Deal Justly With the Rallroads and the People. RATES MAY BE LOW ENOUGH. If He Finds They Are He WIill Vote Against the Proposed Reduction, STOCKTON, Car., Aug. 9.—Railroad Commissioner Clark was seen to-night re- garding the published statements that Commissioner H. M. La Rue proposes to introduce a resolution at the next meeting of the Railroad Commission reducing the freight rates on all cereal products from 10 to 15 per cent. “I cannot say just what I will do,” said Mr. Clark. *I am not tied up by any pledges, and I propose to do what is right by the people and by the railroad, too. I did not promise on the stump that I would advocate a reduction of rates. “I said that I did not know what was right and necessary in this regard. I did not know whether rates should be re- duced 1 or 50 per cent, but promised that if I thought it was right and equitable I would vote as quickly for a reduction of 50 as for a deduction of 1 percent. Thisisa matter of grave consideration, and I do not propose to act without careful investi- gation. Mr. La Rue is a just man, I think, and if after looking thoronghly into the matter I think he is right I shall certaimly vote with him. If Idon’t I shall vote the other way. If the investigation shows that there should bea further reduction than he proposes I shall not hesitate to amend his resolution and ask for less rates even than he proposes. “The idea of the public is to cinch the railroad. I do not believe in cinching any- body. Ido not think we were elected for that purpose. I do not believe in doing what is unjust, either to the people or to the railroad. If there 1s any question after due investigation of the facts I shall give the public the benetit of the doubt. I do not intend to vote for any reduction that will be unjust to the railroad, and that the courts will not sustain. “When I started into the fight, and after my election as Railroad Commissioner, I felt that some of the grain rates were ex- cessive, but since then there have been a number of reauctions on grain rates, as all shippers know. “I am not prepared to say whether the present rates are excessive or not. I cer- tainly shall not vote to reduce them until I am eatisfied that they are. This is a grave problem, and has been bothering the people for some time. Nobody has any strings on me—neither the people nor the railroad—and I shall do what I think is equitable, and will be sustained by the courts. “Some time ago La Rue suggested some- thing to me—I forget whether it was on the street or in the office—about a reduction in grain freights. We have been having the matter under contemplation for some time. We understood that Manager Leeds of the Traffic Association was to come before us and present what information he had gleaned while in that capacity, but he never did what we expected of him, and we mnever profited by the information he was supposed to have. There may be some lines along certain sections that are charging high rates while on the main lines of the road the freight rates are fairly low. We may find that they are not too high. We will have to fizure the cost of the road, the cost of maintenance and then the profit. If thisis excessive it should be cut down.” MARY'S ISLAND GAS FLOW, Discovery Made by a Farmer Two Miles From Knights Landing. A Combustible Substance Issulng From the Mud and Water of a Slough. WOODLAND, CaL., Aug. 9.— James Waters, who farms a little twenty-acre island, sometimes called Marys Island, in the Sacramento River, about two miles below Knights Landing, has made the dis- covery that natural gas is issuing through the mud and water of the slough within thirty yards of his house, 1n which he has lived with his family for the last thirty-five years. A party from Woodland went out to the ‘Waters place to investigate the discovery. Mr. Waters picked up an old rusty tin funnel, not over five inches in diameter, and, placing it over one of the sputtering places, touched a match to the small end. A pale blue flame, intensely hot, shot up, and burned with steadiness. The same funnel was placed over the water where the gas caused it to bubble, and a flame re- sulted as soon_ as the match was struck. When a burning match was placed near one of the hissing orifices in the mud the gas extinguished the match because of its force, but when covered with the funnel it burned with remarkable steadiness. A small milk pan was thrown over one place where the gas was escaping. A hole about the size of a leadpencil was punched in the bottom. When ignited a flame eight inches high and as large around as a broomhandle sprang up and burned with great heat. Mr. Waters says that recently he had noticed commotions in the water, as from a vapor escaping. On one occasion he saw a violent upheavel and a great turmoil in the slongh. The water was thrown vio- lently into the air. This has occurred a number of times. The indications are that there is an inex- haustible supply of gas of fine quality within easy reach. It burns withoutsmoke or odor, and its combustion is perfect. The gas, as it escapes, has a -trong smell, not unlike that of coal gas, and whether 1t is an_indication of petroleum or a coal bed will be learned by a thorough investigation. CREDITORS TAKE ACIION. The Court Asked to Consider Henry ZLaugenour Insolvent. WOODLAND, Can, Aug. 9.— Unless Mrs. Laugenour settles a number of the bills of her son Henry it is extremely probable that the young man will be thrown into insolvency. A number of his creditors here filed a petition to the court asking that he be considered an insolvent and that he be denied the right to tranfer any of his property or from receiving the payment of any of his debts. District At- torney Hopkins of Yolo has the matter in charge and is attorney for some of the peti- tioners. > 3 The petitioners are the Indianapolis Fur- niture Company, with a claim of $1093 35; Bierra Lumber Company, claim $575; W. and J. Sloane & Uo., claim $263; Neuber- er, Reis & Co., claim $378 34; Block & george, claim $180; W. W. Montague & Co., claim $399 80, and Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., claim $506 40. The aggregate amount of unsecured debts is said to be $10,000 or $12,000. g ey SLOW PROGRESS AT MERCED. Taking of Testimony in the Action to OQust Nelson. MERCED, CarL., Aug. 9.—The Atwood- Nelson suit dragged along in a'monotonous way to-day. Most of the time was taken up with the testimony of J. W. Howell, cashier of the Merced Bank, and related to the value of the securities on hand and the financial standing of those parties who have enjoyed the confidence of the bank in the way of having received liberal over- drafts. The papers generally were worth- less and in many instances hardly worth the paper they were written on. It came out in the testimony of Mr. Howell to-day that the bank was indebted to John Rud- del, the president, in a sum amounting to nearly §22,000. % E. T. Dixon and J. F. Meswain were on the stand this afternoon, but were soon withdrawn, to be put on later. C. Lan- dram, vice-president of the defunct bank, was another of the witnesses. He admit- ted an overdraft of $12,250. Cashier Howell will be recalled to-morrow. FREE FIGHT AT EDISON, Rival Ferrymen and Their Employes Engage in a Battle. Two Are Fatally Wounded and a Half Dozen Others Badly Injured. SEATTLE, WasH.,, Aug. 9.—A special from Edison, Skagit County, says that as the result of a feud between ferrymen which has existed for a year, a fight with guns, clubs and hLeavy crowbarsoccurred 2t 10 o'clock this morning on a wharf on Samish River, several miles north of Edi- son. Twe men were shot, one terribly beaten with a crowbar and three others moreor less injured. John Wheeler was fatally wounded and Edward Baldwin will die. John White was the victim of the assault with a crowbar. Details of the affair are meager, as at the time only two other persons were on the wharf and these were unable to give particulars. White has a ferry-boat which runs be- tween Samish and Edison, and some time ago Baldwin put on a boat. Since then there has been bitter rivalry and each has fought the other, hoping to drive him out of business. The quarrel was renewed this morning over the carrying of a quan- tity of freight, and White told Baldwin he would have to fight for it. Baldwinimme- diately drew a revolver and fired, the bullet striking Wheeler, who was in White's employ, in the stomach. Then the emploves of the two ferrymen engaged in a free fight, using clubs and crowbars. Baldwin received a bullet in the head, over the eye, and another in the forehead. White was attacked by one of Baldwin’s men, who had a big crowbar, and hishead waslaid open in many places. Three other men, names unknown, were injured by the clubs of antagonists, but none fatally. There is no telegraphic communication with the place. The Sheriff of Bkagit County started for Edison this forenoon. The affair has caused excitement in that rt of the country and more trouble is eared. SLAPPED A FRESNO JUDGE Deputy County Clerk Cosgrave Resented His Honor’s Methods. Revenge Taken Upon the Offend- Ing Magistrate In the Latter’s Chambers. FRESNO, Cav., Aug. 9.—Deputy County Clerk Dave Cosgrave slapped Superior Judge 8. L. Carter's face this afternoon while the latter was in his chambers. Cosgrave is a clerk in Judge Carter's court, and for some time there has been ill feeling between the two. The Judge says that Cosgrave does not know any- thing about the duties of the position he occupies. Yesterday morning he prepared twelve pages of foolscap with rules, in- structions, etc., in regard to Cosgrave’s duties and work, and bhad the Sheriff serve these upon him. This was directly the cause of the clerk’s attack upon the Judge later in thc day. Cosgrave, on the other hand, says that Judge Carter is un- bearably domineering. He says that the Judge does not use any reason in requiring work of him which it is impossible to do. Besides this, Cosgrave has heard that the Judge has been talking disparagingly of him on the outside. Such has been the condition of things between the court and clerk for some time, and when the Sheriff served the set of rules and instructions upon Cosgrave yes- terday his ire wasraised toa belligerent aegree. He_ proceeded to the Judge's chambers and in forcible terms told Judge Carter that his action could be borne no longer and he came to settle the matter in the only way he knew how. The Judge told him to “Get out,” which Cosgrave refused to do. The clerk applied some uncompli- mentary epithets to the Judge, who jnmped up as if to resent them, and Cos- grave made for him. His open hand caught the Judge’s face with a resounding whack. Judge Carter threw hisarms u over his face and retreated. The clerk fol- lowed him up, but forbore to strike again. After making some more strong state- ments to the Judge Mr. Cosgrave left. In a state of great excitement Judge Carter went immediately before Justice of the Peace St.John and had Cosgrave ar- rested for battery. The latter was after- ward taken into court and pleaded guilty. Justice St. John 1mposed a fine of $20 upon Cosgrave and made the remark that the dignity of Judge Carter and his position uhoulx{ be upheld. REDWOOD CITY BANQUET. Sagamores and Braves Given a Fare- well Reception. REDWOOD CITY, CAL., Aug. 9.—At to- day’s session of the great council of Red Men the matter of creating an endowment system was reported back from committee and referred to a special committee of three, whose duty it will be to re- vise the law relating to such matters and present their report to the various tribes for action by January 1, 1896, the action of the tribes to be reported at the next Great Council. During the afternoon carriages were mvidetf and the visitors were taken on a drive to Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Stan- ford University. To-night a farewell ban- uet was given at Price’s Hotel, at which 300 uests were present. In the flow of sentiment and good fellowship the news- papers have not been forgotten. On nearly every tongue there is prompt and ntaneous acknowledgment o the I mflmt courtesy shown to the order | be followed to enab) by I press. PACIFIC COAST NEWS, Endeavorers Open Their Convention at Santa Cruz. MANY IN ATTENDANCE. An Earnest Address Made by President Rigdon of San Francisco. GRATIFYING REPORTS READ. Successful Frultion of the Labors in Behalf of Berkeley Mission. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., Aug. 9.— The Christian Endeavorers of the Christian church of California comenced their an- nual convention in the tabernacle at Gar- field Park. Delegates were present from all parts of California. ‘A beautiful sou- venir programme was given to each dele- gate, with the compliments of the West Side Y. P. 8. C. E. of San Francisco. The exercises commenced with a song service foilowed by a prayer. The presi- dent then appointed the following com- mittees: Nominating—J. T. Nash, Mrs, Frank Ford, A. R. Hathaway, C. M. Lewis. Press—E. Matthews, Mrs. C. H. Palcheut, R. L. McHatton. Auditing—Percy Bovyer, Miss Laura Jones. Obituary—Frank Ford, Miss Victoria Hart- ley. iew]utlons—loel Black, Miss Minnie Hart- ley, Eric Lewis. Credentials—Minnie Hartley, Laura Jones, Dr. R. L. Rigdon of San Francisco, the State president, delivered an earnest ad- dress; and the secretary, Miss N. E. Gard- ner of San Francisco, then read her report, as follows: During the year ending August 10, 1895, the executive committee has held eleven regular meetings. An earnest effort has been made by the committee to unite the Endeavoreis of Celifornia in one common work, viz.: The Berkeley mission. We have secured communi- cations from seventy societies, thirty of which have pledged their assistance to the work. H. E. Monser spent ten months of the past year in the service of the Endeavorers, for which he received $599 75. Four and a half months he spent in the field soliciting funds for building & house of worship at Berkeley, and pledges for this purpose were secured amounting to $692 25. The remainder of the year was spent by Brother Monsor as pastor of the church at Berkeley, where much good work was accomplished, as will be seen by the report of the Berkeley church. The number of active members on June 1 was 1870, essociate 513; total, 2883. United with the church from associate, 130; given to foreign missions, $84 10; home missions, $544 15; home church, $1590 26; number of juniors June 1, 1804, 800; number of juniors Juhe 1, 1895, 1245; amount contributed by juniors, $300; number of seniors, juniors and associates, 3628. The report of the treasurer was read by Dr. J. P. Hodgen of San Francisco. Berkeley fund—Balance received from pre- vious year, $6 60; amount of pledges, $552 70; amount paid on pledges, #472 70; balance due on pledges, $30; amount collected on old pledges, £36 45; amount received from other ash and lectures), $159 67; disburse- ments (H. E. Monsor $599 73, expenses §51 72), $651 47; cash on hand, §23 95. Buiding fund for Berkeley church —Amount pledged, $692 25; amount collected on pledges, $176 67; amount collected in cash, $93 45. Reports were given by the editor-in- chief, C. P. Pann of Hydesville; the super- intendent of junior work, Mrs. Henry Shadle of Baratoga; president of the first district, W. W. Milne of Sacramento; president of the second district, Mrs. Crystal of Vacayille; president of the third district, Miss N. Potter of San Jose presi- dent of the fourth district, Miss C. Wil- lisms, Fresno. A handsome banner was presented the State Convention by Charles Garvinas a gift from the society of the First Christian Church of 8an Francisco. It was received with much applause. The banner is of heavy cardinal silk, trimmed with heavy gold braid and fringed and lettered in gold as follows: *“‘Christian Church C. E. of California.” Following the presentation of the ban- ner the report from the Berkeley mission was heard, and discussed by Rev. R. L. McHatton, Rev. W. M. Gardner, Rev. W. H. Martin, J. Nash, C. Garvin and others. Thediscussion was followed by the raising of pledges for the mission. The evening service was well attended by both old and young. A fifteen minutes’ song service was held, followed by a con- secration service led by Eric Lewis of Honolulu. The address of the evening was given by Rev. Cal Ogburn of Vaca- ville, the subject being “On Our Knees Before God.”” To-morrow morning a sunrise prayer- meeting will be held in the open air on Christian Endeavor Rock, on the cliff overlooking the ocean. Fate of a Pickpoocket. SANTA ORUZ, Car., Aug. 9.—Judge Logan sentenced John Davenport, tue San Francisco pickpocket, this morning, to serve a year’s sentence in San Quentin, where he will be taken to-morrow by Deputy Sherift Alinza. CAMP ROACHE DESERTED, First Summer School of the Farmers of California Adjourns. Two Interesting Lectures Conclude a Most Successful Meeting. WRIGHTS, CAL., Aug. 9.—The Farmers’ Summer School at Camp Roache was formally adjouzned this afternoon, to meet on still broader lines early in the summer of 1896. The expressions of approval from the visitors were many and flattering to the promoters of the enterprise. The good which has been accomplished by the two weeks of serious study was considered to be of the greatest importance to the State at large, and the outlook for the work hereafter is extremely eneouraging. ‘W. B. Ewer of San Francisco this morn- ing occn?ied the time left open by the illness of Professor Hilgard. Erect and sturdy, this hale old man of 82 summers resented his subject, “The Problem of afe,)’ in a concise, interesting manner. How to live so as to make the best of life and to reach a gresn old age is a problem which few seek to solve until too late. Mr. Ewer gave a few gimgxe rules which might e one to reach the desired result—temperance in eating and drinking, breathing pure air, regular and moderate exercise, keeping the mind easy and contented, strict observance of the decalogue and a proper care for whatsoever has to do with the laws of animal organiza- tion. Continuing. he said: “‘Those who die at an earlier age than 85 or 100 come to their end either because they have inherited unsound bodies and neglected the proper precautions to remedy that defect, or because of their non- compliance with the well-known laws of life. In order to reach the true goal of life men of the present day should live more as their grandparents did and imitate them in their simple, steady and tranquil habits.” He said that with constant and intel- ligent care of both mind and body no man need cease either physical or mental labor under 90. “The Farmer as a Taxpayer,” embrac- ing State and local taxation, was the sub- ject of Professor Ross’ lecture this after- poon. He showed that in early days only special articles of consumption were taxed, while under the}:resent system all articles were taxed with a view to equal- izing the burden on all. He spoke of the evils of the system of taxing personal property only, showing the many ways in which payment of taxes was dodged, especially with reference to stocks and bonds. Asa_pos- sible remedy for this evil he mentioned the single tax with the income tax, a tax on bequests to distant beirs and a tax on railroads. % Professor Ross cited Chicago as an ex- amvple of an imperfect system of taxation, showing how the poor men of that city surported it, while the rich men were en- abled to branch out in philanthropic work. Mrs. George T. Gaden of S8an Francisco read some very touching extracts from Charlotte Perkins Stenson’s poems, which bore closely on the subject and were re- ceived with hearty applause. And this ended the first annual session at Camp Roache. SAN JOSE, Car., Aug. 9.—The closing lectures of the State Grange Encampment, now being held at Camp Roache, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, will be heid in this city August 13, 14 and 15. President Jor- dan of Stanford will speak on “The Money Value of Truth.” Hon. J. G. Maguire will talk on “‘Single Tax,”” and Hon. M. M. Es- tee and Hon. J. P. Irish will debate on the free ooinaEe subject. President Kellogg of the State University will also be in attend- ance. TRAMPS AT HEALDSBURE, Commit Petty Offenses in Or- der to Be Fed at the City’s Expense. Death of an Early Settler of Sonoma County—Low Prices for the Hop Crop. HEALDSBURG, CaL., Aug. 9.—Tramps are numerous in Healdsburg, drawn here by the idea that work was plentiful. About fifty are camped on the banke of Russian River, near town, and they get necessary provisions by begeing from place to place. Owing to the advice of District Attorney Seawell pone of the hoboes are arrested for vagrancy this year, and some of them are very troublesome fellows. John Gallagher, this morning, walked up East street to where Miss Ransom Powell’s horse was tied. He unloosed the hitching rope, took off the bridle and lines and started off, leaving the animal absolutely free to go where it would, draw- ing a fine surrey. Officer Ingalls captured Gallagher ,and booked him with a charge of petty latceny. “That’s what I was after,”” said Galla- gher. “I want to go where L'll be fed without work.” DEATH OF A PIONEER. William C. Mason, an Early 5ettler in Sonoma County, Passes Away. HEALDSBURG, CAL., Aug. 9.—William C. Mason died at his home in this city early this morning aged 64 years. Mr. Mason was a pioneer of this place, locating in Sonoma County in 1853. Five years ago, while riding over his stock range, near town, he ran a piece of brush into his left eye and since that had been blind. He was a progressive citizen, having large landed interests in Northern Sonoma. Cream of Tartar Works. HEALDSBURG, Cal, Aug. 9.—George de Latour, manager of the Healdsburg cream of tartar works, says the big plant will be put in operation just as soon as the grape season is on. Last year this estab- lishment used 2800 tons of pomace, and this season Mr. de Latour has already con- tracted for 10,000 tons, or sufficient to keep the plant running day and night for nine months. Thirty hands will ve employed this year, as against eighteen for last season. —_——— COAST NEWS IN BRIEF. Condensed From Special Telegrams to ““The Call.”” ‘The body of J. H. Mullen of Albany, Or., was found in the harbor at Victoria. .He had com- mitted suicide. The saloon men of Orange County have or- anized to bring a test case against the Pomona iquor ordinance. The Visalia Boara of Trade has taken action looking to the construction of & complete sew- erage system and a city park. One hundred citizens of Nevada, including the State officials, will attend the Bimetallic Convention in Sadramanto on August 19, Deputy United States Marshal Alford has ar- rested Wong Sing, a Chinaman, at Fresno. Sing will be deported to Chins, having failed to get a certificate entitling him to stay. Ford Folgraph, a San Jose boy, was loading a revolver at Sargents station when the car- tridge exploded and the brass shell struck him in the eye. He will lose the sight of one eye. H. Davidson, alias Kimball, the murderer of Donnelly in Hamburg, Iowa, last September, is in jail at Riverside awaiting the arrival of the Sheriff of Sidney County, who will take him back. George C. Sears, the saloon man of Coles who was robbed and shot by two footpads Monday night, died from his wounds. The second vic- tim, Kasper Meyerham, {s still alive. The per- petrators of the deed are both in jail. The San Luis Oblspo Couneil has passed an ordinance calling for an election on September 28 to authorize an issue of bonds to the amonnt of $90,000 for city water works, and of $34,500 for the completion of the sewer system. An unox‘:ected demand on the Bank of Palouse, Palouse City, Wash.. caused it to close its doors. The capital stock of the bank is ,000, assets $165,000 and liabilities $65,- . President C. T. Cross says the bank will pay in full. A man crossing the iron bridge near Verdi, Nev., was struck by & passenger train an killed. He was knocked into the river, and the body has not been recovered. The unfortunate man was well dressed and had no appearance of being a tramp. Liberio Acedo, an Indian, was stabbed to death near Newhall by Juan Quien, another Indian. The murderer surrendered himself to & Deputy Sheriff at San Fernando, claiming the deed was done in self-defense. He is now in jail at Los Angeles. The Arrowhead Hot Springs Hotel Company has filed amended articles of incorporation at San Bernardino. Its capital stock is $100,000 and the principal piace of business Los An- geles. Assoon as the insurance on the hotel burned on July 4 1s collected the work of con- structing an electric line from Arrowhead station to the springs wiil commence %nd the hotel be rebuilt. Mr. A. H. Lawrence, a stockman’s wife at Pel- ican Bay, Or., has been nhflngollnee Monday evening, and the whole neighborhood is hunt- ing night and day for her. She and a neigh- boring rancher went outon horseback toround wrlomo cattle, and were to arrive at agiven place in the evening. Nothing has been heard or seen of either woman or horse, and it is be- lieved both have boen drowned in the bay. ROYAL Baking Powder. Highest of all in leavening Strength.—U. s. Government Report. NEW TO-DAY. Mothers’ Day. Mothers who have boys to clothe, come to-day and inspect our extraor= dinary Saturday Offerings in Boys’ Suits. REEFERS. CHEVIOTS, neat and natty. Navy Blue and Wood Browns. $2.50. = O COMBINATION SUITS; extra .UV, pair pants and cap. These are well made, All-wool, stylish suits. Steel Grays, Black and Blue. LONG PANTS. $5 0 CHEVIOTS in Blue and Black. . e Ages 14 to 18. Very dressy and well made.. Regular value $8. $70 ALL-WOOL SCOTCH D 4. « TWEEDS. Solid Colors. High- grade, honestly made garments. Regular value $11. All kinds of Children’s Clothing. Hats and Caps in all the latest styles, from 25 cents up. Children’s Waists in great variety of styles and colorings. PLENTY OF DAYLIGHT. Qur store is the best lighted in San Francisco. You see just what vou get, and get just what you sce— HERE. H. ROMAN & CO,, CORNER FIFTH AND MARKET. OPEN TILL 10 0'CLOCK TO-NIGHT, “Bam- boozling.” *‘Papa, what is bamboozling ?"” “For example; I went to a store and asked for STANDARD Shirts; the clerk, by clever talking, persuaded me to buy others; that’s a mild form of bambooz- ling.” “But if those you got were as good and cheap as the STANDARD ?” “They never are, my son; butaside from that, I wanted shirts turned out by home industry—made by men and women of San Francisco.” Let all your Shirts—white, outing, per- cale, night—bear this mark: i3 eom197 NOW ON SALE AT FIRST LIST PRICES. SAN MATED HEIGHTS, The most beautiful residence portion of the City of San Mateo. LARGE AND SIGHTLY LOTS, WIDE AVENUES, . PURE WATER AND PERFECT SEWERAGE. The Finest Suburban Investment in This State. (. E. KNAPP & (0., Sole Agents SBAN FRANCISCO OFFICES: Room 20, Seventh Floor, Mills Building. San Mateo Office, Union Hotel Building. BOERICKE & TAFEL, HE WELL-KNOWN HOMEOPATHIO Pharmacists of Philadelphia and New York, have appointed BROOKS’ HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY Their Sole Agent on the Paciflc Coast, with head- uarters at 119 POW ELL STRELT, San Francisco, ¢al._Catalogue malied free. Corréspondence so* COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION Of Graduates of San Francisco Nor= mal School. Y ORDER OF THE GITY BOARD OF EX- amination & competitive examination of the luates of the S8an Francisco Normal School of ay, 1865, in conformity with Section 1686 of the rules of the Board of Educacion, will be held at the San Franclaco Normal School bullding, om Powell n..Anur :)11: l\‘.,'con:meknung on Satu; ‘morning, August ), at 9 o'clock. " GEO. W. WADE, Secretary City Board of Examination.