The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 16, 1896, Page 8

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1896. ; WATER THE D | 300 THEY 45K Delegates to the National Irrigation Congress Convene. | to Reclaim the Arid West. Charles H. Booth of California Elected President of the Coz- vention. ., Dec. 15.—The fifth Nationul irrigation congress was called to | order at 11 o’clock this morning by Na- tional Chairman E. R. Moses of Kansas. John E. Frost of Kansas was elected tem- porary chairman, James H. McClintock | of Arizona temporary secretary, A. L.| Kellogg of Colorado and L. S. Howlett of | ‘Washington assistant secretaries. | National Chairman Moses addressed the congress. He said the year 1896 had been one of disaster; that the interests of irri- gation had suffered to considerable ex- tent and that the convening of this con- gress at one time seemed 1mpracticable, but the committee had worked assiduous- ly,and a great and representative body | was the result. He believed the work of | previous congresses had been imperfect and that this one must do better. We | might disagree as to politics and religion, | but the people of arid America must | stand together in the great work of irriga- tion. This congress must agree upon a| bill or bills to be passed by the United States Congress, and National aid must be the feature. He favored the creation of an irrigauion and forestry committee to | have charge of the matter. The address of welcome on'behalf of the city was delivered by Mayor J. D. Moni- han of Pheenix. Governor B. J. Franklin of Arizona, on benalf of the Territory, spoke as follows: Leadies and gentiemen of the Fifth National Irrigation Congress: Arizona extends to you a cordial and grateful welcome. I esteem ita | great honor to have the privilege of greeting | such a distinguished body assembled from many of the great commonwealths of ihe Union for the purpose of discussing one of the | supreme gues now interests not only | Arizona, but 1d West. It is certain to meet 0 where thousands of years 8go 1rrigati Professor Powetl, a di tinguished a in one of his report tary of the Interior says that the tion are 1o be found in t n this beautiful eity | crowned queen encir- | s in the garden of on the conti go when Co 1 cities of Cibola e di They seeme ed then as now, and scien- cled in & c the most m that more thi eeking the e the Casa Grande ruins. ) decay tific researches show that Jong béfore Abra- ham fed his flocks on the plains of Judes, and long Lelore our great Master delivered his ser- | mon, long before Buddhe preached his philos- ophy, there was & flourishing community in | this great valley. 1 Ve had at that me an Jimmense population in these valleys. History will repeat itself, the population will aguin increase, and vhen water is apolied to our bountiful lands and al comes to our aid, all the valieysof Arizona will blossom as the rose. What is true of Arizona is true oi all the arid lands of the West. You have ‘met, gentlemen of this congress, for & great purpose. Our convention, which lssts for only three days, should last for ten or fifteen days, for the questions you are to dis- cuss are supreme quesisons. We may differ as to politics, we may differ as to religiou, we may differ o. many other things, but all the peopie of the States from Nebraska, Kansas and the Dakotas to the Pacific Coast agree that we desire the reclamation of arid lands. [Applause.] That is the supreme question with us. I belieye that the Government shonld give aid 10 the reclamation of arid lands. Every year the Government passes a river and har- bor bill bestowing huodreds of thousands of | dollars for the improvement of insignificant | herbors and streams. Navigation is not im- | proved by it. Commerce is not aided, and the money might as well be thrown into the | ocean. Why should not this money be given | to the reclamation of arid lands? Twelve miles above Florence, at a place known as The Buttes, there is the grandesi reservoir site on the contizent, ana for $2,200,000 500,000 acres of land could be put under cultivation. I have nothing to do with the questions you have to discuss, but I ask whether the Govern- ment should not take hold of tnese reservoir sites and keep them from individual and cor- porate rapacity. [Applause.] Why not re- serve these grand reservoir sitesin the inter- estsof the people and then let the Govern- ment appropriate money for the purposc of storing the water? This reservoir fite of the Gila Valleyswhich I have already mentioned 16 only one among many of the grand reser- voirs of the arid West. Itseems to me that the arid West has been an orphan at Washington for a long time. {Laughter.] It is time it asserted itself and that we should tell them, “If you give us nothing we will give you nothing.” Iagain gladly greet youand welcome you. It gives me great pleasure to talk to this dis- inguished body. 1 cannot detain you to teli you of all the wonderful beauties of this mag- nificent valiey, of our orchards, our orange- groves, our great alfalfa fields, our fat cattle and our suushine, for you will see all these things and will say when you return, “We have heard great tales of this country, but the half has not been told.” Arizona, when water is supplied, will prove not only & great mining but a great agricul- tural State. This valley alone is much larger than the Stete of Rhode Isiand, the Salt River Valley, the San Pedro and the Gila, with otners, put together, would make a State Jarger than any in New Eagland. 1 do not induige in tue feeling that thisis a time of great depression. prosperity with us in Arizona. We have in- creased in gold, in copper, in_our mining out- put more than & million dollars, and Arizona in the future will be notonly a sunshine State, but a golden State, for her gold product is in- creasing every year. Iam proud of her pros- perity, of her possibilities, ana I am glad to XEW TO-DAY! ARGONAUT 0K WHISKEY Is Five Years In Wood Before Bottling, E, MARTIN & CO., 411 Market St. San Francisco. | Wyoming, Wisconsin. Will Appeal to the Government | 1 feel it is & year of | greet you and extend to you her welcome. am proud that the integrity of our Nation and our Nation’s honor of the Ias: year hes been kept untarnished. 14 conclusion, 1 again extend to you a_wel- come from all the p=ovple oi this grand Terri- tory,and I hope that you may ecarry away with you vleasant remembrances of Arizona. [Appluuse.] Responses were made by John E. Frost of Kansas, W. F. Burbank of California and A. G. Wolfenbarger of Nebraska. A call of States for the appointment of the credentials committee showed the fol- Iowing States and Territories represented: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecti- cut, Idaho, fllinois, Towa, Indiana, Kan- sas, Mianesota, Montana, Missouri, Michi- gan, Nebraska, New Y rk, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Isiand, Texas, Utah, Washington, | The congress then adjourned until afternoon. ‘'he only special incident of the fore- noon session was the intimation of Gov- ernor Franklin (D.) that he was glad that the gold standard had triumphed in the late election. At the afternoon session the report of the committee on credentials was adopted and permanent organization was effecied by the election of Charles H. Bouti of California president and Governor Frank H. Brivgs of North Dakota vice-president. A committee on reorganization was ap- pointed, consisting of the vresident and secretary of the executive committee and Messrs. Moses of Kansas, Heintz of Cali- | fornia, O'Neill of Arizona, Watson of | Kansas, Fort of Nebraska, Hudson of Illi- nois and Brainard of Connecticut. The ohject of the committee is to prepare the censtitution and by-laws and make the congress permanent. The delegates were tendered a reception to‘might at the Capitol by the Governor and his staff. KERN COUNTY'S OLD FEUD. Reign of Lawlessness Recalled by an Application to the Governor for a Pardon. BAKERSFIELD, CaL., Dec. 15.—The application for a pardon for the Gibson brothers, filed with Governor Budd to- day, reopens the story of a bioody feud in the mountains of this county. Fletcher Burton was killed in his cabin by shots fired from outside several years ago. Just before his killing the two Gibsons and Ben Walker were seen together near the scene. They were charged with the mur- der, but Walker escaped and was never | canght. The Giosons tried to prove an alibi, but did not try to fix the crime upon any one else whom they would name. The evi- dence against them was very strong and they were considered lucky to get off with sentences of life imprisonment. / Now it is said evidence has been found showing that one *Jack” Spratt was guilty. Spratt served a term in State| prison for stage 1obbery in this county. One of tbe principal witnesses against him was Fletcher Burton. Sprattclaimed that Burton was engaged in the robbery and confessed in order to save himself. Shortly before Burton was killed Spratt | was discharged from prison, and he is said | to have been in the county when Burton was murdered. The charge was made | azainst him at the time, and he afterward | went to Arizona, where he is now—prob- | ably at Tombstone, Another of th- Bur- tons was killed by a man named Allison in the same neighborhood, but the latter escaped on the ground of self-defense. —— SAN JOSE'S BOLD SUITOR. District Altorney Herrington Asked to Protect a G:rl From a Trouble- some Swain. SAN JOSE, Car., Dec. 15.—Miss Mar- garet Blake, a young dressmaker living at 224 South First street, has complained to | District Attorney Herrington that Joseph Rabozzi, a would-be suitor, is anunoying her with his attentions. The girl is a pretty brunette and just above the legal | mérriage age, while Rabozzi, who isa } Swiss junkman, is nearly 50 years old. Rabozzi lived near the Blakes at one time | and was wont to visit the family occa- sionally. He took a great liking to Mar- garet, the eldest of four girls, and soon his | uffection ripened into love. He proposed to her and she accepted in a spirit of fun. This was two years ago and since then Rabozzi bas devoted all his spare ime to the girl, much to_her annoyance. A few months ago Miss Blake told him she was only “fooling” him and would not marry him. This enraged Rabozzi and he ap- plied to the Sheriff’s office 1or aid in forc- ing her to fuifill her part of the contract. A deputy Sueriff accompanied him to the: girl’s home, but she refused to treat with | him, deciaring she would not marry him “if every hair in his head was a diamond and every tooth a $20 gola piece.” Since then he has persisted in calling at the Blake home and pressing his suit. On November 18 he. procured a marriage license for himself and the girl, and he de- clares if she doesn’t marry him before the expiration of the thirty days, which comes on Thursday, he will have her and her whole family arrested ————— SUING FOK AN ESTATE. Heirs of FEliza Spear Bring Aetion to Eecover Her Property. SAN JOSE Car., Dec. 15.—Edwin A. Wilcox, administrator of the estate of Eliza Spear, deceased, to-day began a suit in tbe Superior Court against J. K. Secord, administrator of the estate of John J. ‘Wilson, deceased, to recover possession of $14,996 worth of property alleged to belong 10 the Spear estate and which came into Wilson’s hands while administrator of the estate. Eliza Spear died in this county July 20, 1891, leaving an estate valued at $25,000, and John J. Wilson was named asexecutor | | of ter will. The compiaint charges that while Wilson was acting in this capacity, real estate valued at $13,951 and $945 worth of personal property came into his posses- sion, and that the same now stands in his name. Wilson died in Iowa in November, 1895, while still administering the estate. The property consists of a lot in this city and two tracts of land of twenty and fifteen acres, near San Diego. i e s Failw re at Berryessa. SAN JOSE, CaL., Dec. 15.—John B. Her- bert, a fruitpacker of Berryessa, has filed a petition in insolvency. His liabilities amount to $18,334. The acsets amount to about $8000, besides a $10,000 homestead, which is mortgaged for $5500. e T Mourning in Woodside, REDWOOD CITY, CAv., Dec. 15.—John Train, one of the oldest citizens of San Mateo County, died at Woodside yester- day morning from a stroke of paralysis received about a week ago. He was born in_Connecticut and came to California in 1852, Bhnortly after arriving here he re- ANESTOFALL WINTER FAIRS Fresno’s Exposition Causes the Eastern Man to Marvel. New Attractions Added to the Displays in the Big Pavilion. Heavy Fa'l of Rain Fails to Prevent a Large Attendance at Night. FRESNO, CAwL., Dec. 15.—Many of the citrus fair exhibits were touched np to- day, preparatory to being beheid in greater radiance by the crowds that are to come. A sprig of asparagus was added here, a palm there, a potted plant in bloom yonder. It is wonderiul how a lit- tle ornamentation of this kfd relieves the general rotundity, collectively and in- dividually, of a mound of lemons or or- anges or apples, or a solid column of dried fruit. Bome have added electricity to the charms of their displays—buds of in- candescent lizht peeping up through the yellow beds and plants and flowers. An incandescent electric light glowing in a bed of oranges is an attractive sight. This morning dawned with lowering clouds. Before 10 o’clock a brisk shower was falling, and it continued to come down during the remainder of the day. During the forenoon there was hardly a visitor at the pavilion, but during the afternoon the number jincreased, and this evening, notwithstanding the fact that rain was still falling, the attendance was larger than last night—the opening night. And yet raisins, dried fruits of all de- scriptions, orange-, lemons and apples are not new sights to people of Fresno, and a theatrical company is playing toa crowded house nightly at the other end of town. A large number of strangers arrived to- day on the north and soutd bound trains. The attendance from other sections of the State promises to be quite large. During the rain the shake roof of the pavilion never shed a drop of water as big asa tear. The shake roof is one of the natural beauties of the San Joaquin Valley fair. In the day time, whether the sun is shining or not, the shakes, being thin, show to the spectator inside the pavilion all the colors and tints of the spectroscope. When toe sun is shining the effect is par- ticularly brutiant. It makes the pavilion look as though it had a root of colored glass. At night the electric lights cause nearly the same colors to be visible on the outside., Tulare County has great reason to be proud of her exhibit. Itoccupies about one-fifth of the entire floor space of 22,400 square feet. It bas the name of the county in dark red and gold fruit running conspicuously across the wall behind the display. Tulare County is a leading at- traction at the San Joaquin Valley Citrus Fair. There is a fine exhibit of boss pumpkins. Some of them are as large asa washtub, child’s size. The boss pumpkin of all weighs 20514 pounds, and was raised on “Sargent’s canal farm” in S8an Joaquin County. If, as Colonel Shaw of Stockion intimated in his response las: night to the address of welcome, San Joaquin is not up to Fresno and the other counties of the valley in raising oranges, she is, by the token of the canal farm, clearly the ban- ner pumpkin county. To-night the Hobbs-Parsons Company addea greauy to the brilliancy of the general spectacle by the placing of an illuminated sign over its excellent dis- play. Though the exhibit is at the far side of the &uvilion. the glowing electric sign attracted the crowa. Diagonally across the pavilion is an- other illuminated sign by the Hundred Thousgnd Ciub of Fresno. It reads in let- ters of many colors, “Weicome 100,000 Club.” The words are over the entrance to a very attractive booth, which has been fitted up and is used for she reception and entertalnment or visitors. It is a secluded spot to which one may retire for a few mo- ments from the bewildering expanse of fruit and rest in an easy chair. There are pictures on the wall, Brussels carpet on the floor and a register in which all- comers are requested to leave their names *‘for future reference.” There were some visitors to-day from as far east as Ne- braska. One of the best exhibits in the fairis that of S8an Joaquin County, in charge of rustling and mesmeric Colonel Shaw. It shows up the resources ol thut county in fine style, from cereals to canned {fraits and from art pottery to spagetti. The colonel never forgets to mention Stock- ton’s achieved and growinfiimpurlance as 2 manufacturing center. He usually adds with an and-don’t-you-forget-it accent that Stockton is at the mouth and head o1 the valley. - Pictures of Stockton are lastered a/l around and over the exhibit. he colonel promises to get up a citrus fair at Stockton one of these fine winters peculiar to the valley that wiil make the people of Fresno and Los Angeles spread open their eyes like the tail of a peacock. The St. George Vineyard, which one of the fair management said is always repre- sented on public occasions of this kind, is discreetly giving away small samvles of the products of its vines and vais to friends and admirers. There is nearly aiways an ardent lot of admirers around this exhibit, wondering if the fellows in- side will ever come out. The ladies of the Christian Church of Fresno, who secured the refreshment privilege for the fair, i.ave a very at- tractive booth. They sell tamales hot as—well, only just as hot as really good church tamaies ought to be. The side show is one of the features of the fair. The vphonograph fiend and the Roentgen-ray wonder-worker are here. Owing to the rain and the absence of spieiers they are not doing a rushing business. About the first business was done to-night, when a few gentlemen wearing overalls—copper-riveted and war- moved to San Mateo County and made his home at Woodside. He died within a short distance of where he settied forty- five years ago. He was 70 years of age. s Arraigned ot Cargon. CARBON, Nev., Dec. 15.—Charles Jones, United States District Attorney, recently indicted for an assault on Editor Sam Davis of the Appeal, was_arraigned before Judge Mack to-day, and December 23d set for him to plead. Chr mus Presen their selection of leather goods, fancy station- ery, office-paas and calendars, writing-tablets and fol.vs, pocketbooks, valises, aibums, toilet seis, lamps, tabls, clocks, picture-frames, easels ana framed r1‘)h:mn--. Everybody wel- come, whether wishing to purchase or not. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 741 Market street. - Open evenings. L ranted r.ot to rip, ravel or run down at the heel —went inside. This incident shows that the colonies and the remote rezions of the valley are beginning to be represented at the fair, he fair shows every indication of prov- ing as much a success financially as it is asan exhibit of the magnificent citrns products of the San Joaquin Valley. It is the expectation of the enterprising men of Fresno, who have given their time and their money. many of them at the addi- tional sacrifice of neglecting their own business, to make the fair an annual cvent. They claim it is the first winter The great number of new things suitable for | fair of the sort ever held in the State. Christmas presents are now on exhibition at | With the success of several seasons they the various stores, but in mo other piace do | hope to erect a permanent building. The they show such an attractive display of good | present pavilion tnings at moderate prices as at Sanborn & | structure egecfed on vacant lots and will Vail’s. They are particulariy fortunate in | be torn down immeaiately after the fair. is only a temporar, A small mineral exhibit was added to- day. The Merced and Madera counties’ exhibiis are substantially completed. the former are displays of asbestos and magresite, - X Premiums of cash or diplomas are hung | up by the management for everything on exhibition in the fruit and cereal line. The other counties recogn ze the courtesy of a lack of competition trom Fresno County for these premiums, and this has already resulted fn a promotion of good feeling. The premiums be awarded on the last day, The various individual exhibits oceupy space ranging from 25 to 160 square feet, and stand from three to ten feet hich. The musical programme is one of the atiractions of the fair. There is no lack of music. The band rehearses in the pavilion in the forenoon, and in the afiernoon and evening there are regnlar programmes, interspersed with instrumental solos. There can be no complaint on e:ther the quality or the quantity of music. y There is some taik of conciuding the faiz with a grand ball next Saturday night, if it is decided to close the fair at that time. Governor Buad is expected to visit the fair one dny this week. Theday has not vet been fixed. A special invitation was sent the Governor and his staff. The fair had a wonderfully magnetic ef- fecton a San Francisco liquor-house drum- mer this morning. He produced several newspapers, some blank paper and 2 lead pencil and, holding them in hand, braced the doorkeeper, saying he represented a San Francisconewspaper. Secretary Web- ster happened to be looking througzh one of the ticket-seller’s portholes and recog- nized Higgins, The latter looked that way at the same instant and the recogni- tion was mutual. Higgins, who had at- tempted to personate a reporter to save 25 cents admission fee, said: “Oh, is that you?” Webster repiied that he was still in the flesh. Higgins pocketed the parapher- nalia which be supposed all reporters flash on doorkeepers, paid 25 cents without further remarks and passed inside among the oranges, lemons and other squashes and pumpkins. The management hopes that the fair will have the same attraction for all other San Franciscans who would, of course, make their bow to the ticket- seller first. The sky is:as clear and the stars as bright to-night as they can be only over the San Joaquin Valley, and to-morrow promises to be a bright day for the fair. A EXCUESION FROM STOCKTON, Falley Xoad Offers a Free Trip to the Commercial Association. STOCKTON, Car., Dec.15.—The mem- bers of the Stockton Commercial Associa- tion held a special meeting to-night to pian for the excursion over the Valley road to Fresno on Thursday to attend the citrus fair. The Commercial Association bas manifested wreat interest in the citrus exhibit at Fresno, and has been doing everything in its power to have San Joaquin County, and Stockton in par- ticular, properly represented. Realizing the spirit which actuated the memoers of Stockton’s commercial organization, the management of the Valley road kindly ex- tended to them an invitation to visit Fresno in a body, going over the people’s road. The offer was accepted, and as many as can will go to Fresno on the Valley road excursion train. McCARIHY CUONVICTED, The AJccused Bank Tunneler {eelund A ver- Guilty by a Jury. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Dec. 15. dict of guilty’ was returned to-night in the case of J.J. McCarthy, charged with burglary in having tunneled under the First National Bank’s vaults. The pris- oner did not seem to mind the verdict in the least. He may ask for a new trial. He gave the closing testimony in the trial this afternoon, denying that he had any- thing to do with the crime. He admitted having bought some of the tools found in the basement of Jones’ saloon, but claimed he only bought them for Jones and did not known what they were purchased for. He aiso ciaimed he was in San Diego the night the bank vault was entered. Argu- ments by counsel were then made and an hour later the jury found him guilty. Jouis, his accomplice, will be tried next week. ey Fell Under the Wheels. LOS ANGELES, CaAL,, Dec. 15.—Juan Escandon, a printer, isdying in the Re- ceiving Hospital, Last night while at- tempting to board a Southern Pacific train near San Gabriel be feil under the wheels and both of his legs were cut off. Itis as- serted that a brakeman pushed him from the train. He was out of work and was starting East. Sis o Better Pay for ths Carrviers. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Dec. 15.—J. R. Mathews, Postmaster, has a census bill framed to have passed by the coming Leg- islature which will raise the city to first class, thereby increasing the pay of letter- carriers to the salary enjoyed by those in similar cities of the Kast and givinga greater revenue to the city of Los Angeles. e e Jumped From a Window. 108 ANGELES, CaL., Dec. 15.—Eugene Jinss, a merchant, jumped from a second- story window at the French Hospital to- day and was killed. Jinss was taken to the Lospital several days ago while suffer- ing with delirium tremens. To-day he grew worse, and breaking away from his nurse deliberately threw himself from the window, striking head first. s R Death at Woodland. WOODLAND, Car., Dec. 15.—Wiliiam Murphy, an old resident of this city, and one of the pionecrs of California, died suddenly last night. 1In 1870 he received an honorab.e discharge Irom Company H, Second Artillery, then stationed at the Pr i NEW TO-DAY. THE OWL DRUG 0. CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS, 1128 Market Street, San Francisco. HOLIDAY PRESENTS N Celluloid Dressing Cases. Celluloid Manicure Cases. Celluloid Collar and Cuff Cases. Celluloid Handkerchief Cases. Money Saved at the Owl. Roger & Gallet Perfumers. Pinaud’s Perfumery. Raymond’s Perfumery. Money Saved at the Owl. Military Hair Brushes in Olive, Rose and Ebony Wood. Money Saved at the Owl. French and Bobemian Perfume Atom- izers from 25c to §5 each. Money Saved at the Owl. Ladies’ Purses and Pocket Books, all the latest styles and novelties, in silver and gold mountings. Noney Saved at the Owl. ADVANCING SAN PEDRO'S CLAIMS Expert Engineers Declare Its Harbor Site the Best. Mass of Evidenc: Collected for Presentation Before the Commission, The Valley Railway Enters the Fight to Tawart Huntington’s S:beme. LOS ANGELES, Can, Dzc. 15.—San Pedro or Santa Monica—which? The marshaling of the contending forces in the great barbor contest has been going on unceasingly here to-day. Millionaire Kerns, who is to conduct the San Pedro fight in person in behalf of the Terminal Railroad Company, is hastening across the continent at a high rate of speed in his special train. Heis expected to arrive to-morrow forenoon. A number of his ablest lieutenants, skilled experts and lawyers are already on the ground; in fact, his marine and fortification en- gineers have, it is now known, been here for some weeks quietly at work meking surveys, plats, maps and charts of the whole field of marine inquiry at both San Pedro and Santa Monica. Itissaid that this work has already cost Major Kerns and his associates $10,000, and that $200,- 000 may te expended by these gentiemen alone before the Government commission quits Southern California. The experts have amassed such a huge bundle of evidence in favor of San Pedro and of such convincing character as to be almost overwhelming. This latest inves- tigation has not only confirmed but greatly strengthened the several reports of Government engineers respecting the unquestioned superiority of San §’edro over Santa Monica asa site for adeep- water harbor. The scientific evidence wili be presented to the commission at the proper time. A new and powerful element in this con- test is the San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company, which has joined the Terminal Company ir: opposition to the Southern Pacific monopoly. Owing to the disgraceful methods em- ployed last spring by the Huntington forces here, they are at a great disadvane tage in the present fight. Wholesale for- gery of names was then resortea to. These petitions went to Washington, and only by the merest accident were the forgeries discovered and the scheme exposed. There is, of course, no chance for a repeti- tion of these methods. The whole field of inquiry must now be conducted on decent lines, with merit asthe fundamental basis, The chairman of the commission is Ad- mirai Jobn G. Walker, U. 8. N., and the members are Colonel Richard P. Morgan of Iilinois, Augustave Rogers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, George S. Morrison, a civil engineer of Chicago, and Professor William H. Burr of the Columbia College school of mines of New York. Colonel Morgan has been at the West- minster for several days. W.C. Prattis the secretary and disbursing officer of the commission.- He has been in the eoity since Saturday evening. Admiral Walker arrived from the north this aiternoon, ac- companied by Colonel Rogers. George S. Morrison and Professor Burr are expected to-morrow morning. e LEGISLATOKS ORGANIZE, Southern California Jssemblymen Re- solve to Co-Operate. : LOS ANGELES, Car, Dec. 15.—The Southern California legisiators spent last night and this morning at the W hittier State sSchool to find what appropriations will be necessary from the coming Legis- lature. The aggregate cost of impreve- ments is about $:00,000. They include two additional cottages for boys, to accommo- date fifty each; a trades building to cost about $30,000, and equipment $15,000; a separate residence for the superintendent, to cost $5000; a hospital to cost $7000, and 100 acres of additional land, to cost $200 an acre. - ‘While at Whittier last night the Repub- lican members of the Assembly ifrom Southern California_ met and organized by the selection of Hcen. L. H. Valentina of Los Angeles as chairman. The purpose of the organization is to present a united front and co-operate on matters of inter- est peculiar to this section. Members from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties were present at the meeting. The party returned to Los Angeles at noon and inspected the State Normal School and the Protestant Orphans’ Home, after which they departed for Highlands asylum, for which it is believed a minor appropriation is required. AT Xo Star for Dr. McLean. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Dec. 15.—Chiet of Police Glass, to whom the application of Pastor McLean to be appointed a special officer, without pay from the city, was last weck referred, to-day made a formal re- port to the Police Board upon the matter. ‘The Chief recommended that the petition of Dr. McLean be denied. The Chief’s re- port was approved by a unanimous vote, and Dr. McLean witl not wear a police star this year. e Taylor Charged With Perjury. LOS ANGELES, CAL.,, Dec. 15.—A war- rant was issued to-night for the arrest of Robert A. Taylor, who figured in the ‘| Smith divorce case, one of the mast sen- sational tried here in months. Taylor is charged with perjury. He swore at the trial that Smith was an immoral man. EMPORIUM OOMPANY WINS, It Secures the Contract for Lighting Fourth Street. The Fourth-street Improvement Club met last evening in Pioneer Hall. In the absence of the president N. E. Mayhew presided and William King acted as secre- tary. J. N. Strauss and P. H. Cahill, chairmen of their respective canvassing committess for contributions to the electric lighting fund, reported very favorable progress. The Emporium Electric Company put in bids at $175 per arc light for lighting Fourth street from Market to Folsom as against the $225 of the Edison Electric Light Company, and was awarded the contract. The lights will bura till mide night. Committees were appointed to raise sub- scriptions among the property-owners as follows: From Howard to Folsom, Charles Levey, P. H. Cahill, C. Stockwitz; irom Mission to How- urd, N. E. Mayhew, H. L._Ladd; from Market to Mission, J. N. Strauss, Wiiliam Scamoltz, J. T. Sullivan, W. D. Ciuff; from Folsom to Har- rison, John Ailen. s F. E. Pratt made many sugeestions for decorating the street at the time of the demonstration. He suggested flags across tbe streets in the form kuown as “flag lines.” It 1s the intention to have the street lizhted in ten days, or at least by the first of the year, TO-PAY—DRY GNOD< A few minutes spent zh this store will bring you into contact with more that is beautiful, useful and desirable in the way of suggestions for Yuletide similar store in this city. Handkerchiefs. Gifts may come and gifts may g0, but Hand- kerchiefs hold their own as the standard glit— they are appreciated by man, child. Men’s Bilk Initial Handkerchiets, full size, At 25¢, 35¢, 50¢ and 75c E4ch. " Ladies’ and Gents’ Initial Handkerchiefs, 6 n & woman and bo: T A $1,$1.75 and $3 a B-x. « Scalloped Embroidered Handken , in entirely new designs, At15¢c, 25¢, 35¢, 50cand 75¢ Each. Children’s Handkerchiefs, in an endless va- rietv of stvles Leather Goods. Substantial articles, which are used every day by ell. Alligator Combination Books, with uwl‘llng stiver corners, st $150, $1 65, $2,$2 50 an 50 each. Black Seal Combination Books, with sterling sllv;r corners, at 75¢, $1, $1 50, $2 and $2 50 each. Moroceo Combination Book, with sterlin; mv;r corners, at 63c, 85¢c, $1 25, $2 and $3 each. Gents’ Wallets, at 85¢, $1, $150, 8175 and $2 50 each. Children’s Purses. 10c. 25¢ and 50c each. Cushions. 800 Silk-covered Down Cushions, 1n entirely new Brocaded and Embroidered designs, trim- med with handsome ruffle or cord, at $2 75, $4. 85. 86 75 and $7 50 each. Visit Our Decorative Art Rooms And see our Grand Displav of Fancy Work, gifts than can be seen in any Kid Gloves. An assortment equaled by few storesin all America; certainly by none in this eity. All lengths, all shades, all prices. Ladies’ Walking Gloves, with 2 large clasps, 1n black, brown, tan, mode and red, At $1 a Palr. Ladies’ English Walking Gloves, with 4 large pear! buttons and latest embroidered backs, in all colors, At $1.50 a Palr. quality), in all the latest shades. for street wear, At $2 a Pair. Men’s Kid Gloves, at $1 and $1.50 a Pair Children’s Kid Gloves, with plain and with fur tops, at $1 a Palr. We issue Glove Order Cards for as many pairs of Gloves as you wisn to present, for which the recipient can get any size or color at any time desired. A Handsome Satin Sachet presented with each Glove Order of $5 or over. Fans. From the cheaper to the very finest grades, The greatest display we have ever presented. Empire Fans (small fan), richly painted and spangled with carved and decorative sticks, in newest colorings, at 75¢, $1 35, $1 90, $225 to $30 each. Ostrich Feather Fans, made from the choicest plumes, at $7 25, $8 75, $11 50 to $33 each. Gauze Fans, hand painted, at 75¢, $1, $1 50, $2 to $15 each. Sterling Silver. The most beautiful Articies are manuiacrured | this season from this precious metal. Our comprising an endless vaiiety of choice arti | stock is full of Novelties of every description, cles. at nrices within the reach of all. | from which the most varied taste ¢can be suited. Our display of Holiday Novelties in Silks, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear, Ribbons, Shawls, Umbrellas, Knit Goods and Tortoise Shell Goods will well warrant an inspection. 125, 127, 120, I BRANCH STORE. 742 and 744 Market St. 31 Kearny St. MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE OUR PROMPT ATTENTION and - Surgical ——O0F—— Medical Offices DR.COOK This distinguished physician and sur- geon, permanently located in San Fran- cisco, continues to treat with unequaled success all special diseases of both sexes. Scientific examinations carefully con- ducted unaer the X « RAY, and ELECTRICILY given when bene- ficial results may bs thereby obtained. The worst cases solicited, and perfect cures guaranteed. Women : Always receive from Doctor Cook polite at- tention, as well as positive cures, for the Falling or Displacement of the Womb, Painful, Irreguiar, Scanty or Profuse Menses,Periodical Headaches, Leucorrhees, Nervousness, Hysterla and other distress- ing ailments pecuiiar to their sex. He builds up their broken-down constitutions and 1nsures to them their natural health, strength and beauty. Men. Young, Middle-Aged and Old, who have violated the laws of nature. You are now reaping the resuit g\i‘ your former folly. Many of you have Night Emissions, Ex- hausting Drains,Impotency, Pimples, Nerv- ousness, Slecplessness. Bashfulnest, De- epondency, Stupidity, Loss of Ambition or similar symptoms. In brief, your Body, Brain and sexval Organs have become weak. Doctor Conk cenresiore to you what ou have lost—YOUR PRECIOUS MAN- H0O0D. He can fit you for pleasure, stud, ‘business or marriage. Private. Disorders of every name and nature, such | Gonorrheea, Gleet, Stricture, syphilis, ting away of the organs, completely red by Doctor Cook 1n the shortest pos- sible time. Internal Organs. ——— All Functional Disesses of the Heart,Lungs, Liver, Stomach, Kidneys, Bladder and Urin- ary Organs; discases of the Ey d Throat; dise: d Skin : 50 Piles, Fistuls, Rheumatism, Rupture and Chronic Catarrn permanently cured by the latest and hest methods known to medical science. Mail. By this means vou can at once describe your troubles to Doctor Cook if living at a distance and unable to visit his office. Home treatment always satisfactory. A new and valuable book devoted to diseases of men sent free. Office hours: A.M.ond 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 P. M. from 10 to 12 A. M. only. Address 9 to 12 Sunday, DOCTOR COOK, 865 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. (OrposrTe BALpwiN HOTEL). icocele, Hydrocele, Atrophy or the | THE WEEKLY CALL It Publishes the Cream of the News of the Week and MANY ATTRACTIVE AND ORIGINAL FEATURES. ITIS THE BEST WEEKLY PAPER ON THE PACIFIC COAST Always Republican, but Always Fair and Impartial in Its Rendering of the Po- litical News. 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