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OAKLAOT DAILY 12 VJ1N1JNO TXU1IU1413. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 0, 1883 LOS TEMBLORS. OF AN ECCENTRIC. 1 A. A.

COHEN ILLNESS. a ST THE vinFIRQMT. hihrliiiiliierieiie. Mariott. tSliun i Cagey Core; 106 cords bark, to Beadle and Co.

fiperrow Peck, days from Humboldt; TT3 lumber, to Simpson Bros and Co. Schr Pet, Hey. 'M bmu from Flak's Hill; to lumber, to Beadle and Co. Bear Kllen Adelia, CharUon. 18 hoars tm Bowea landing; 100 lumbar, te 8 Harmon and Co Soar Ino, MartemeB.

hoars from Sinter's Point 9S ooeda wood, to Beadle and Co. Indications tbat Hoadly Is 91 Kinne- dates for the Legislature are certainly elecled. ajrn-fltittea aimso. Boston, Octobor 10th. A large sad enthusiastic meeting of Independent Democrats and others opposed to the re-election of Governor Butler was held at the Parker House last night.

Nearly every vard was represented. The object of the movement was to secure the defeat of Butler, re refusing to let me "have my meals brought to piy ward; that waa the time I was 24 hour without food; I do not know that Dr. btrdkk knew of it; I have never been anfriendly with Dr. Burdick, but lie did not like me; I said the medicine did me harm: 1 did not say he wanted to put me out of the way; I said I was afraid to take the medicine; I have never acted asfa nurse; I did not go in that capacity; there are men in the institution who would not help others if they could; my stomach could not stand the smells of some of them; the prescription that salivated me was one gives by Dr. Dn Bois; there was no change in lay treatment until the bottle had nearly emptied; tbey have discontin Premonitions of a Javanese Cain, elysnl In CaliformU-Th Bartlt uate Season Sots In After Fifteen Years' (Iwietndei, All dajryestsrday there was an unsasy feeling in the atmosphere, and ''the oldest inhabitant" had no hesitation in pronouncing it earthquake weather.

A alight shock, which occurred about o'clock on Monday night, gave the ancient resident i hint and recalled to bis recollection tbat it was the. month of October, the 'earthquake month" on this coast. Ho also recollected that ft was tho fifteenth anniversary of the great shock of 1868, when tall buildings went tumbling to the pavement, and "earthquake-proof" edifices were rocked to their foundations. Supplied with this data, "the oldest in-habitant" went about predicting the direst results, and wherever he appeared the cheeks of strong men turned pale and while he told them his fears, they could "scarce refrain from tears." It is a peculiarity of "the oldest inhabitant," the gentleman who was here "when the water cams up to Montgomery street," thaj; he is a perfect encyclopedia of information re garding warm weather, "old landmarks, other oldest inhabitants, panian grants, vigilance committees and earth quakes. The Johony-Come-Latelies al ways listen to his blood-curdling recitals with deep interest for about eight minutes, and then quietly steal away.

That is what they did yesterday, but tbey left uim on this occasion with gloomy forebodings and when, about nine o'clock last night they heard the crockery rattle in their cupboards and felt tha floors wave beneath their feet they Were thoroughly alarmed. Many a citizen who had listened to the croaking of "the oldest inhabitant'' did not close his eyes until midnight when another shock occurred and prepared him to meet his fate resigned! bim to the inevitable. At five minutes past one o'clock this morning, the man who had listened to the historical reminiscence) of "the oldest inhabitant" gave himself np for lost. With a noise like a Pinole powder, explosion, the temblor came to affright the souls of fearful citizens, followed iustantly by a movement of the "solid" earth like the lurch of a fishing smack in a chop sea. With a heave forward towards the north and a jerk backwards towards the equator, the macadam of Uak land resumed its normal condition of im mobility with a quiver like the flutter of a maiden's lip succeeding the refusal of "pa" to purchase a silk-lined dolman to shield her dainty shoulders from the aatnmn blast.

The agitation lasted about ten sec ouds, during which time the timbers of wooden houses sighed and groaned as if in distress, and the masonry of brick buildings creaked and cracked as if about to shower itself in fatal quanti ties upon the devoted heads of the dwellers therein, then tbere was a rushing to and fro in scant attire, and in several instances hesira of ghostly forms to the street. But el temblor bad done its worst and at the present writing there' has been no repetition of the mundane foolishness. The "oldest inhabitant," however, while exult ing with exceeding great joy at the fruition of his prediction it not yet satis- tied, but goes about remarking that very soon "this portion of the old mud ball will get up and buck like a bronco in a gooseberry patch." It is about time that the telegraph poles were made to bear other fruit than dismantled kites and dis carded hoop-skirts let "the oldest inhabi tant swing in the balmy wind. A CANARD. Yellow Fever Patient Said to Have Died at Piedmont, Bat Who Really Died of Aneurism.

A San Francisco paper this morning gives a sensational rumor to the enect tnat one ol tne passengers ol tne jvewotrn, George F. Rogers, was seized with yellow fever shortly after being allowed to land, and after remaining for some time at the Palace Hotel was removed to Piedmont, where he died, and was subsequently buried from the parlors of an undertaking firm in Oakland. The rumor is wholly without foundation. It that Geo. F.

Rogers came from Mazatlan, but that was more than a year ago, since which time he has not been absent from the State. During the year last past, Mr. Rogers had rented furnished houses in both Oakland and Alameda, and shortly before his death had spent some time at the residence of Mr. Holmes at Divermnre, and at Bartlett Springs. On Thursday, the 4th instant, he was in San Fran cisco, anT reeling ill, decided to pass the night at the Hotel.

On the following day he was removed to Piedmont, where he died on Sunday morning. 1 he deceased was attended by L'r. Augur, of this city, who pronounced the cause of death to he aneurism, and gave a certificate to that effect. Mr. Rogers was by occu pation a jeweller, and died without means.

The body was taken in charge by a friend. Mr. Hy polite, of Alameda, and was buried yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. THE PRISON DIRECTORS. John Bog-g Kadorsea the Old Regime Probable Appointments by the New Board.

Sate Prison Director John Boggs, of Colusa, was seen by a reporter last night at the Palace Hotel, and said that bs waa in favor of continuing the present management at the State Prison. He was convinced that the prison never was. so well conducted before, and he did not believe they could improve on it by making changes at present. He frankly admitted that all he had seen of the prison had convinced him that the former directors were capable and anxious to make a good record. In reply to a question as to why the Governor removed good and eapable men, he said he was not quarreling with the Governor.

He merely endorsed the prevailing system of management. The first meeting of the new Board was set for today. They would not elect a new Warden unless Mr. Ames should resign, as he says lie will. In that case Paul Shirley would probably be the choice.

They were in favor of letting the Warden make the minor sppointmer.ta. He did not think Aichie McAllister would be captain of the yard again, aa his previous management was characterized by disorder and bloodshed, and escapes were numerous. POLICE COURT. The following business was transacted in the Police Court this morning: James Halpin, diunk; sentence October 11th. Carrie rtrunx, fined $8 or four days.

Wm. Neal, drunk, bail forfeited. Thomas Brown, drunk, fined $4 or two days. James Buckley and Arthur Davis, violating a City ordinance, sentenoe to-morrow. SUPERIOR COURT.

Department One, Crane. Judge, October 10th: Annie Stone vs. lirvant Stone; continued to October 18th. V. D.

Moody vs. Fred. Clay; on trial. Department Two, no proceedings. Department Three, Hamilton, Judge, October 10th; Estate of Ichatoi Lock wood; final account settled and distribution ordered.

V.m Utppar. This evening ht six o'clock the great annual Jewish fast of Yom Klppur will begin. It is also known as the Day of Atonement, and continues for twenty-four hours, during which time there is a fctrit obligation not to taste food or even drink a drop of water. Services will be held at the Synagogue. This evening at the Synagogue services will commence at 5:30 and will continue during the evening.

A sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Levy on "God our Atonement." To-morrow the services will continue all day, and at noon there will be memorial services for tho dead, at on our Duties to the Dead." which time llr. Lvy will deliver a dis- One of the Witnesses. Mfcs Hi 1, who claims to be Mrs.

Sharon, has stated, among other things, that Governor Kichart, of Wisconsin, wss a witness to Mr. Aharon's admission that Miss Hill was bis wife. Governor Rich, art sends a dispatch to say that he never heard Senator Sharon mention Mica Hill's name, or refer to her in any way. Krlmnad Hos-ati. Well Known Char meter.

Pass Ortr to tho Si' lent MaJorltri Edmund Hogan, an old and well known citizen of Oakland, died last night, about midnight, at his residence in North Oak' land. He was 86 years of age, and had lived in this city upwards of thirty years. He came here in early days, and with bis earnings as a laborer purchased leal estate, and by lnckv speculation in this class of security amassed a fortune variously estimated at between Jf.W.000 and flOO.000. 1 wtity years ao, he camped on the site of tho preterit Hotel, and tradi tion says that he endeavored to hold it by pre-emption rights, but was finally ousted. after tedious litigation.

lagan was a strange impound of shrewd business capa city, obstinacy and thefaculty of taking ad vantage of fortunate ppportuaities, some times designated "luck." Kver since acquiring his property he has been in CONTINUAL LITIGATION With somebody, oftentimes on the most trivial matters. Oh one occasion he had trouble with one of bis tenants and the Utter threw a clod of earth at him strik ing him between the eyes and causing a large quantity of blood to flow. Hogan immediately sued the ot streperous and belligerent tenant and was awarded 299 damages in the Justice Court. On another occision he had a feud with a man named Marshal Curtis, and when the latter's barn was burned Hogan was arrested for arson, but the evidence was insufficient. and he was acquitted.

Shortly after, he came in contact with a son of Curtis and a fight ensued, during which he was stabbed by young Curtis and came near dying. Several years ago, he attempted to sell cabbages without a license and notwithstanding the fact that the cab bages were of prime quality, luscious and delicate of flavor, the city authorities had htm arrested and fined for peddling with out a license. For some time after, he went about giving his cabbages away, consider ing this a sweet revenge for the indignity thit had been heaped upon him. At an election shortly after, Hogan came to the polls bearing AN IMMENSE CABBAGE garnished with carrots, tur nips and radishes, calling the attention of the voters to the tyranny of a government that "taxed the produce of the earth." He was a constant attendant upon the sessions of the City Council, and for years scarcely a morning passed that did not find him in the lobby of the Police Court He was frequently before the latter tribunal, either as a prosecutor or detendant, in every grade ot misdemeanor known to the statutes or ordinances. He was continually in hot water with hfa tenants or tn boys of the neighborhood, and it is said that he often drove the boys off his premises at the muzzle of the shot-gun.

He was very close in his dealings, and it is asserted that he was extremely parsimonious even in the purchase of food, living frugally on what he could obtain from the bakeries and markets nt the smallest possible cost. He squan dered large amounts in litigation, however, and on one occasion, after selling a portion of what was known as THE "HOG.IN TRACT," At auction, found that It. Dalziel had, as Hogan considered, secured one lot sur reptitiously, that is, it had been purchased for Dalziel by a third party. Whereupon, having1 a profound enmity for Dalziel, he refused to deliver up the deed until compelled to do so by the Courts. Dalziel then placed James T.

Hogan, the son of "old man" Hogan, in possession and he has retained it ever since, much to the old gentleman drs- gust. He was not on very good tetnis with this son, who is now about 4- years of age, and a rumor was prevalent on the streets today that Hogan's will does not mention hi sou at all, the estate being bequeathed wholly to the Catholic Church. Another rumor was abroad to the effect that most of the property had been left to Mrs. M. Cunning-bam, his niece.

It was generally under stood, however, that James Hogan had been cut off, and much regret was expressed that such should be the care, as the son is highly respected in the community and regarded as deserving of every consideration at the hands of his father. Hogan had been ailing for some time past. and his dea'th was not unexpected. The funeral will be announced hereafter. At four o'clock this afternoon Hogan was still alive, but was not expected to live.

THE COUNTY PRISONERS. A Comparison of (he Board In Former Rates Pal I for Years With the Present System. The repoit of the Grand Jury yesterday on the subject of the cost of feeding prisoners has attracted some attention to the subject and provoked some inquiry into the cost of the prisoners' board in the County Jail in former years. A Tribune reporter accordingly looWi up the record and found that at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors held May 1, 1882, bids were opened for feeding the county prisoners in accordance with the advertisement, and the two lowest bidders were C. E.

Bassler and Kice White, who both bid 21 cents per day per prisoner. On motion the contract was awarded to Kice White at the price named in their proposal. This year, at the meeting held April "3 I last, a bid for feeding the prisoners was put in hy Kice White, in accordance with the advertisement such bids. That bid was to feed the prisoners at 22 cents a day, but the Supervisors rejected it on the ground that it had been decided that they would ailow the Sheriff to feed the prisoners under the County Government law. In the fiscal year 1881-82 'it appears from the record that H.

H. Meyer had the contract at 17i cents p.r prisoner per day. In the year 1880-81 A. B. Lawson got the contract at 18 cents per orisoner rer lay.

Sheriff McCleverty gets 25 cents per prisoner per day. Ihe average ost of feedirg the prisoners in the City Prison, including the chain gang working on the streets, is 13. cents pr day. The prisoners in the County Jail do not at present do any work, although the County Government bill provides that thev shall. ON A CASH BASIS.

The Business of Discounting County Warrants Brought to an End. The county has at length got down to a cash basis, and it is probable that the business discounting county warrants is a thins of the for the Constitution will not permit any indebtedness to be incurred iu advanc of ths money collected for taxes in any fiscal year. The sale of the county bonds made recently by the l.oard of Supervisors, disposes of all the oid indebtedness which has been hangine ever the county since the Constitution went into effect. That indebtedness amounted to $40,000 or thereabouts. County Treasurer Webster now advertises that there is money in the General Fund to pay off all warrants presented up to to day, and in the Infirmary 1 und to pay off warrants presented prior to July 10-h last.

There is also money in the several road funds to pay all the warrants, with one or two exceptions, presented up to date. A Shrewd Oodgr. On the 29th of September, O. M. Kay- mond walked into the City Piison, having in custody a young man named Ertis W.

Patterson, whom he claimed was a de serter from the United States army, sta tioned in Arizona. Patterson was booked aa a deserter, and the police authorities wrote t- the commander of the corps from which he wa said to hava deserted, but no reply has yet been received. Three ys ago Kaymond was arrested on a charge of violating a city ordinance in sleeping in a box-car, and yeaterday ne was sentenced to pay a nne wor re imprisoned in the City Prison 30 days. Yes terday afternoon Patterson was turned over to tne mteci states aatnoriiie. ivaymonu this morning confessed that the whole affair was "a put up job" between himself and Patterson, the object being to secure tho $30 reward fur capturing a deeerter, for himself, and to obtain a pannage to Arisuna for Patterson, who desired to reach that Inhospitable section of the Union.

Bat. as has been related, "the best laid plana mice an' men. gang aft 1 Nnna rraorn sua Attack or far- alvsls. 2W October 6th, On Monday thorn leg A. A.

Cohen was at Mrs. C. P. Huntington's funeral it her late i evidence, 65 Park avenue. There were many well- known San Francisco people present.

Among those in attendance were D. O. Milhs Whltelaw of the New York Tribune, Jessie Seligman, S. P. Dewey and Eugene Dewey.

Mr Cohen seemed to be in his usual excellent health and spirits. He left with Mr. Solomon of Philip Speyer Co's, for Wall street, as usual. He went to the office of Knickerbocker Co. and took a seat in the office.

A well-known financial writer entered the office a few minutes after and said, "Mr. Cohes, I am very glad to see yon. The only answer Was a blank stare. The remark was repeated with the same result. The writer waa about to leave, when friend said, "What have yon been doing to tJohenT "Nothing, was the reply, and on looking around, tbey found that hi head had fallen against the wall.

A doctor was immediately sent for. Cohen remained unconscious, but after a while he was able to write an answer to questions which were put to bim. Mr. Knickerbocker then took him la a cab to the Victoria Hotel, where be is staving, and Dr. Peters was called in.

Under his care, Mr. Cohen has made great progress, and this evening is on the fair road to convalescence. He is able to converse with the few friends who are allowed to see bim, and the doctors say in two or three oays be will be able to leave his room, although it may be some time be fore be can take an active part in business. EAST OAKLAND ITEMS. Specially Reported for The Tribune.

A large hay barn in the Moraga Valley, owned by John Watson, ot Oakland, was destroyed bv tire, yesterday morning, together with its contents. Among the latter was dOO tons of bay and a horse. The horse belonged to Edward Newland, the liveryman. The origin of the fire is unknown. The Highland Park Amateur Band an nounce a grand concert and dance to be given at Washington Hall, Fast Oakland, to-morrow evening.

This band is noted for its enjoyable entertainments, and it is certain tbat this one will be no exception Tickets will only be issued to holders of invitations, which insures a select com pany. Hiram Tubbs has a couple of valuable English fox-hounds. The other day the stableman was entrusted to wash them with carbolic acid, and carelessly allowed some of the stuff to get into the dogs months. The result was the dogs came very near dying, and it was only the strenuous efforts of Mr. Alelvm, tne druggist, that they were finally brought round.

OAKLAND BREVITIES. The crossing on Twelfth and Washington streets is badly broken and should be repaired before the rain comes. At the last rainfall the plauks floated and the crossing was impassable. The sprinkling carts were trotted out yesterday afternoon and paraded along Broadway, laboriously endeavoring to sub due the dust, ihe drivers have an in genious method of plugging the holes so as to avoid tilling the carts too frequently. Ihe Alleged Dismissal of Two Inmates of tho Infirmary.

A statement was made on Tuesday that Dr. Burdick, Superintendent of the County Infirmary, had discharged two of the in mates who had testified against him at the investigation now in course of progress before the Board of Supervisors, because they refused to do work which they were unable to perform. The facts of the case are theie: Last Monday morning the farmer of the Infirmary went to Dr. Bur dick and stated he wanted a couple of men for a few hours to help remove a small stack of loose hay. Dr.

Burdick went through the Infirmary, and finding nearly all the inmates who were able to work were out in the fields, told these two men, Whiting and Woodhead, that he wished them to go out and do the work. One of these said he could not handle baled hay, and the doctor told him it was only loose bay, and he could take all the time he wanted to do the work, ihey went to work, and Dr. Burdick came into town to attend the meeting of the Board. As soon as he had gone, these two men, one of whom has lived on the county bounty for twelve years, threw down their forks and stated their intention of leaving. Leave they did, and coming into town.

circulated the report that they had been discharged. Ihe doctor knew nothing of the action of the men, until he returned to the Infirmary in the evening, and was informed that the two men, Whiting and Woodhead, had left the in. stitution of their own accord. Stoning- Trains. It would be a good idea for the Coun cil to consider the advisability of passing an ordinance making it a misdemeanor for persons to throw stones or other missiles at trains or other vehicles.

Some such course is necessary in order to quell the growing nuisance cf stoning trains. The present laws are inadequate to cope with the matter, for the reason that the crime of (toning trains is termed malic ious mischief, and in order to convict of that crime, actual damage must be proven either to person or property. It is now almost dangerous to travel on the local trains after dark "on account of this dangerous practice. A Good Appointment. News was received to-day of the appoint ment of Judge K.

A. Redman of this city, to tl responsible position of a Trustee of the Institute of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. No better appointment could be made, as Judge Redman has proved his ability by successfully and honestly serv ing the people of tbis county, as Uounty Judge from 1878 to 1880, and in the capacity of joint State Senator from Ala meda and Santa (jlara counties for the term commencing in I860, Dowdlean's atetament, Mr. Dowdii.au states tbat he had no trouble With the switchman Kelleher last Sunday night. He says he was passing the corner of Fifth and Alice about half-paat eleven o'clock, and, observing a lot of hoodlums badgering two drunken sailors, he and Kelleher dispersed them.

The only trouble he had on tbat occasion was with the hoodlums, who were very impudent and obstreperous. The Fo.r-cnt Stamps. The supply of the new four-cent envelopes is slightly delayed by the unsatisfactory working of the die, which necessitates delay and later work. They will, however, soon forwarded to this coast in quantity. Though the run for etsmpe, especially those of the two-cent denomination, was veiy large at first, the supply is now greater than the demand.

A World's Fair for San Francisco. Steps are being taken to hold a World's Fair in San Francisco in 1887, and a preliminary meeiiog of wealthy business men was held on Monday last with that object in view. Another meeting will be held in a few days at the Chamber of Commerce. Naming Their Hall. At meeting of Company Third Regiment (Hancock Rifles), last evening, it was decided to call their armory, on Twelfth stree, near Franklin, "Hancock Hall," after which the company adjourned for refreshments.

West Berkeley Firemen. The West Berkeley Fire Department will give an entertainment on the 19th instant, at which Professor King of San Francu-eo, will exhibit his stereopticon. A brilliant olio will also be given by local talent. Death of Mrs. Mary Wythe.

Mrs. Mary Wythe, the mother of Dr. J. H. Wythe, of this city, died this morning at her eon's residence; No.

985 West street, at the advanced age of 83. The funeral will take place on Friday, at 2 P. v. City Physician Buck is seriously ill, and has gone to-Santa Clara county to recuperate. acnr Kooer and Minnie, reneO, 34 Banners landing; 140 lumber, to Ji Jfeylai and Co.

WEMnesUAT, October 10. Stair Salinas. Gallagher. 5 hours from Amesport ballast toGoodall. Perkins and Co.

I TvasDAT, October 9. Strar Orizaba, Flununer, San Diego: OoodalL Per. hf Coi -Br efatp Indian Impfre, Watson, Queenstowa; McKear. Br ship DunflCan, Ritchie, Qoeenatown; Coleman and Co. Bark Ulenckla, Cordng.

Cork; Balfoar, Guthrie end DepstrtmroaV -I TcasDAV, October t. Stow Saa Views te. Smith. Santa Crux. Stmr Newport, Hannah.

Newport. Schr Ocean Spray, Wilson. Timber Core. October 10. Stmr GeaW Elder.

Harvard. Victoria, eta Stmr Orizaba, Ingalls, San Diego. Stmr City of Cheater. Wallace. Eureka, eta Br ship India Kmpire, Watson.

Qneeaatowa. Fr bark Ajxmcagne, Martin, Cork. Schr Anderson, Hueneme. Schr La Gironde, Dili, Ooce Bay. Schr Golden Gate, ewport.

Schr Little Elver, Anderson vTOteeWcv Schr Kleotra, Stanton, Mendodnat Schr Alfred. Olaeo, Mendocino Schr Seqenty-eix, Beek, Stewart's Point Schr Champion, Laresn. Timber Cove. Schr Joshua Grindle, Hughes, Mendocino. -tlohr MGongdon, OamvaelL Bodega.

Schr Napa City, Beck, BUUer7! Point. DEEDS AND Specially Reported to Soon Xmeh Zv, er The Tribun. DEEDS. Wednisdav, October 10. Foley to Eliza Hoftner lot Montgomery Tract No 1, Oakland- Township TOO Mann and wife to A Lancaster 60x105, Clinton avenue, 10 from Willow, AJa-nieda.

1260 William Watts, by Administrator, to George Mookel -S i lot 8, block 77, Watts Tract, Oakland 475 Union Savings Bank to A May 40x160. SW Elerenth street. 60 HW from Eleventh avenue. Oakland 1100 Robert McCurdy, by Sheriff, to Peter Baker 60x100, Fourth, 73 from Webster, Oakland 1369 Moody to HaU-Subdirision lot 2, block 791. Watte Tract, Oakland.

1 Emery to George Jackson 63x125. Park avenue. 23884 from San Pablo avenue. Oakland Township 700 JL Hardy to A Cavagnaro and wife 24x112, Myrtle, 94 8 from Third, Oakland 775 Barrett and wife to Robert McKee 8E corner Fourth and Jackson, to Madison by 100. Oakland 11000 A Dixon to George Bailey The Dixon Tract, in plot 63, Oakland 100 MORTGAGES.

WMmrasDAV, October 10. Charles Harvey to 8 Sals Co 5 acres, In Washington Township. 550 A Suvetra to Li Klndenpacber lis. acres adioinlne Deneari. in Eden TownshlD.

800 Catherine Lavngbelin to George DeOolia Lots 47 and 48. Kimball Tract. Oakland. 900 Absolutely Pure. This Powder never varies.

'A marvel of iraritv. strength and wholeaomenesa. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low twt, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only In cans. ROYAL UAKINO 1'owsil uosrui ivo vrau treat.

New York. oV BONCTJTI. Tha Beat Toilflt Roan. Tha Mot Economical. Good for the Skin.

Improves tne com- plexion. Cares Skin Diseases. BONCTJTI is a great favorite with ladies who hays tried it, 0 because it gives a ratnral freshness to the skin which no other sop can impart. It leaves none of that gloss or shininz appearance on the face mi hici is so objectionable. ts- sold by KIRK LAND Aft ART) CO and all other first-class Idragglsts and grocers.

Only TEN CENTS A CAKE- FALL GOODS. AA QflV. -nf VmXwmtM we nave justutusircv y. PloKhes. Brocaded Silks at very low prices.

44 inches wide, Sne serge Caashnere, Tp eta rtj. 56 inches wide. Ladies' (loth, all woo SI pr yard. Extra quality Silk Plushes, black and colored, S2 ixniuie wiatn wow aiiici ui, y. Very Heavy Ottoman SUr, SI 75 per ywd.

The latent Ottoman Brocaded Silk, $3 per yard. Black Md oolored Brocaded Velveteen, 90 cents per yard. BOOTS AX9B BnOfS. -at fi.tlae TwarvM aV rVk'wl wo nav opriK iw vjsar-r-s vi rv a.tK ntTaasa lyWfsJ tHaUl 4U) OtW DIUWI. WUa W- waa vaaw l.

O. A.a. Aeinaw Ast Srtrsaa inm doiuw. ww vw vs sww-. Indies' Frtnch kid button 80 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 SO 1 25 ,.100 75 Lmdl earned wuwwn LsMttm' pebble ffoeat, button, button.

MWM Misw' petble gaO, but-wn, wea Children' pebbMot cU foxed eewed. OenU' niters ana Ale xi, good to riwa Mi Mearaarl Kntrtlfth mMclnir ahoel. S.TTJIIVSS vsasa via a Gents' tine call boots, eat Baur af Dry 3eMds Fsney eoU, aad Shesa 0O3 and 905 BROADW A JP Two doors above Eighth Btreet. its FALL HECK-VEAn AT 'S i -o KEliLEB Continuation of the Investigation This Morning. The Witnesses for the Prosecution Turn the Tables.

Testimony Fran lutlM Shawls the Good -Th General Bepeitatloa cf lb I- mtes Men Who Co aid Work Bat Would Not. Th investigation into the charge ajainat Dr. Burdick, Superintendent of the County Infirmary, was resumed this morning. The first witness called was THOMAS DRIVER, Who declined to take the oath, but said he would make affirmation. He stated be had been a visitor of the Infirmary and bad given the inmates spiritual coasola tion: I was there more in a religious ca uacitv: I knew very Utile about the In firmary affairs; some lime ago the hospital was well managed, but a couple ot years affo the Board of Supervisors tried to run the institution without paid nurses, mak ing the patients do the nursing; I saw a paralysed man lying in a shanty; be is eince dead: I also saw another man in hut near the hog-pen: at ptesent I think the institution UifVEBT WELL MANAGED; I have watched it closely for the past three montha; some bad flour came there one day, but it was sent away; I think the bread is' good; there will always 1 found persona in such institutions who will complain: I heard complaints made of both ttr Doctor and the nurses, but think the whole blame rests with the Supervisors for withdrawing the paid nurses; I have heard complaints made that the milk was insufficient; I have often furnished some of the sick patients with luxuries when they needed it; the worst part of the affair is the lack of nurses, and I think if the Board will make thtschange.

the institution would be one of the best managed in the State; I made complaints to the Doctor about matters being badly managed, and they have been changed. CROSS-EXAMINED. I am a furniture dealer in San Leandro; have lived there a little over four years and a half; I think there are two or three nurses employed there now; when I reported a case to Mr. Hanifin, there was only one nurse; when I wai there at tirce there were 20 or 30 patients who could have relieved that sick mr.n had they chosen; I frequently tried to Vet the patients to help each other, but they refused; they appeared to have no regard whatever for the sufferings of their fellows; I knew one man who almost cried because he had to leave; I have seen many complain when they have had no cause, and those were generally men who WERE ABLE TO EARN Their own living; I have generally found them to be lazy and shiftles, and willing to do anything but work; I think the offensiveness in the wards could be remedied; I thing the out-house is kept especially for patients who are too offensive to be in the regular wards; I do not know why the man was placed in the hut, near the hog-pen; he stated to me he had been poisoned; he did not complain of the place or say he wanted to get out; I cannot say how often I have complained ti the doctor; he has always treated me with courtesy, and, 1 believe, so far as he could, he has tried to red res i the grievances; but his hands are bo tied that he could not act; he could not get the patients to help each other, try as he would; they appeared utterly indifferent to the sufferings of the sick, and paid no attention to them; I believe the patients got plenty of underclothing, but their outer garments are poor. 't'o District Attorney I believe the doctor has frequently made efforts to indute the patients to assist each other.

JOHN 8. CROUCH. I am a patient at the Infirmary; I came over on Saturday to testify, and have been in town since; I intent, to go back; I have been there four years with inflammation of the bladder; I do what work I can, such as waiting on the sick; I am suffering from a disease for which I was uc-ceeafullv treated ten yeais aeo; I had a receipt from Dr. Woolaey, and wanted the same treatment at the Infirmary; Dr. Bur-dick attended me for some time regularly.

he never refused to come and see me, but he did not come as often as I wanted him; I interrupted him once when he was play ing the organ and he did not seem to like it; I was operated upon at one time by Dr. dn Bois; I wanted some gruel one day bnt was refused by the cook; he told me his orders had come from the Doctor; on that afternoon he came up to my ward and sat on a bed opposite me and did not come and feel my pulse; I did not tell the Doctor that I had been told he had issued orders not to give me any gruel; I wa 24 hours without anything to eat; I WAS NOT hungry; I was ordered over to ward one day; I said if they wanted me down there they would have to carry me there; Dr. Burdick came to see me in a smiling manner; I did not like it; no attention was paid to me; somebody opened one of my letters in the office after I had sent it to be mailed; I have only circumstantial evidence te support the idea; the Indian was in the same ward with me and he was very filthy in his habits, and used to make terrible noises; once he tried to bite me. I did not make any complaint to Dr. Burdick, either of the noises or of the filth.

There was no nurse but Mr. Mason there; he was not a pai 1 nurse. There has been a paid nurse for about two years, and MATTERS HAVE IMPROVED SOMEWHAT. Mr. Pomeroy is the night nurse, or watchman.

A man named John Hart-man was supposed to keep the wards clean; he used to get drunk and abuse aud while Dr. Burdick was away East, he used to get drank about every other morning. I charge that disci itninattcn has been used in my case very unjustly. Some of the patient have separate wards. He would not let me go to Oakland one day, when I waited to go.

I was sick in February of this year, from a cold, and a salivated mixture' was given to lue. I have seen corn beef and cabbage given to I who were too Kick eat it; some of the patients were very sensitive, and wanted something better. I have waited on patients, and when they would not eat what I gave them, I gave it to some of the others. The patients get beef, mutton and beef-tea, IT VARIES A ROOD DEAL. Sometimes it is very good, and at other times very bad.

There were three cancer casis in the Hospital tince I have been there. I don't know that the patients-had much trouble in getting what they wanted. The man in the cancer ward was neglected and smelled very bad. CROSS-KXAXIHEn. I have been at the Infirmary for several year; I lived at Oakland; I came up from Tahiti; I arrived on May 30th in San Frsn-cico an 1 stayed there until Octobei then I came over here and went to the Infir nary iu November; I was only here a let.

days before I went to the Infirmary; I was at the City and Comity Hospital, and left there recant I could not get treated; I i-aroe over here, and have stayed at the infirmary ever since; I lived here two or three days before I went to the Infirmary; I was at the San Francisco Hospital in 1879, and stayed there for six months; 1 did not tell the authorities here I bau just came irom the San Francisco Hospital; Dr. W.M.laey treated me in- Oakland in 1675; thry did not follow the same treatment at the Hospital; I bad mush every day for a long time; I asked to hare it on a separate dish; I did not get it; I am sure tbey did not get mush four times a a week, I had to eat my mash the same way as the others; I like tea and coffee; it was t' I could get water to weakea- it if I bal wanted to; I waa able to go to the table to my meals; complained about Dr. Bur. Elected in Ohio. 1 he Complexion of the Legislature a Hatter of Speculation.

The Republican Majority in Iowa Reaches Aboat 80,000. SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Cleveland, Ohio, October 10th, Noon. The result in the election in the -county is still indefinite. The official count may be required to decide some cases. The Republicans probably elect one Judge and perhaps three of the six Representa tives.

The Judges and Clerks have been counting all night and forenoon In several watda. The figures first reported are in some cases now contradicted. News paper offices and other centres of informs' tion are thronged with anxious crowds, patiently waiting for the returns which cannot yet be given. Various and widely differing returns are posted. Columbuh, October 10th.

Returns from 705 wards and precincts, give a net Repub lican gain of 4,890. At this rate of in crease, based upon the number of voting places in the State, the Republican gain in the State will be about 12,000, which would elect Hoadly, figuring the total vote received, with the probable total vote in the State, and it increases the Republican gains. Tolkim), October 10th. Owing to the great amount of scratching, the returns of the city and county up to 1 A. M.

are meagre, but show that the Democrats have probably elected their eutire county ticket by a fair majority. The Democrats here claim the State by 20,000 majority on the Governor, and nearly the same figures on the balance of the State ticket. The Republicans very generally concede the loss of the State, but claim larger gains mi in certain localities. xne vote ior tne Second Amendment, though heavy, fell short of the anticipation of its friends. HALSTEAD CLAIMS A REPUBLICAN BUCCESS, Cincinnati, October 10th.

Mr. Hal stead in the Commerrial Gazette, says that Foraker will have a small majority and the Republicans have the Legislature by a close vote. He gives praue to the German Republicans for faithfulness. A pri vate dispatch says Vanwort county gives oraker one nunarea majority. In Highland county Foraker is run ning considerable anead ot his ticket.

HALBTKAD CHANGES HIS VIEWS. Cincinnati, October 10th. The Com mercial Gazette, in its last edition this morning, says: The impression prevails that Hoadly is elected Governor by from 5.000 to 8,000 majority. Full returns may give a dinerent result, but the outlook is unfavorable. The Legislature is in doubt, but it is claimed by both sides.

The Second Amendment vote is large, but probably will be defeated by the Cincinnati vote. The counting of the returns is in confusion in this county. Owining to very late work, the mornipg newspapers nave barely a suggestion of the detailed vote. Everybody is worn out and progress to-day is slow. WHAT HOADLY'S PARTNER SAYS.

Cincinnati, October 10th. Hon. Edgar M. Johnson, Judge Hoadly's partner, claims he has private dispatches showing large Democratic gains in Lucas and Montgomery counties. He says the Dem ocrats also have the Legislature.

HOADLT'S ELECTION CONCEDED. Columbus. Ohio, Ohio, October 10th No additional returns of consequence have been received here this morning, except private dispatches and scattering tele- gramr. In what has been seen, the Dem ocrats claim Hoadly elected by 9,000, and the Legislature. Tbey claim that Hoadly is running ahead at Cincinnati and will have 4,000 majority in the county.

The Republican Committee thinks Hoadly's majority will be 8,000 to 10,030, and that Rose will be elected. Governor Foster thinks Hoadly's chances best, but does not abandon the hope of either Governor or the Legislature. The news from Cleveland indicates tbat Hoadly will have a small majority in the county with the Legislative ticket standing four Democrats and two Republicans. Repub lican headquarters are still hoping for.a change. The Democrats claim the Legis- ature by five and tha Republicans the Senate by one.

CLEVELAND SURPRISES BOTH PARTIES. Cleveland, Ohio, October 10th. The returns come in slowly. At 10 o'clock this morning, with two wards to bear from, the indications are that Hoadly carries the county by a small majority. Rose, Republican candidate for Lieutenant-Gov ernor, by about z.OOO, and hit-lock, Republican County Treasurer, by 1,000 to 1,500.

It is prob able one Democratic and one Republican Senator are elected, and four Democrats and two Republican Representatives. The remainder of the Democratic ticket is probably elected except perhaps the County Auditor. Complete returns may change this somewhat. The result is a surprise to both parties. The Second Amendment vote is not fully counted.

WAR OF DACES. I Cincinnati, October 10th. A tight last aight in Cnmminsville between a party of thirty negroes and an equal number of whites, in which stones were the weapons first used, brought the police to the ground. Several pistol shots were exchanged. Officer Delaney was shot in the thigh, and Harry Winters, negro, was shot twice in the back and is not expected to live.

Twoot hers were slightly wounded. The negroes were hunting for a man who had assaulted one of their number at the polls, when they were attacked by the party of whites. Iowa Returns. Dcbuqce, Iowa, October 10th. De-buiue City gives 1,700 maj irity for Kinne, and the county will give him 3,500 majority.

All the Democratic county ticket is elected by a majority equally as large. All the dispatches received here np to 12 o'clockshow large Democratic gains. Allao-makee county 350 majority for Kinne; Win-nesheik county is also claimed for Kinne. Dispatches received at the Republican Headquarters concede the election of Wood, to the Legislature in Lloyd county, of Gilliland, in Chickasaw, and of Tombs, Millington has 400 majority over Da ran in Buchanan, which will be likely to insure bis election. Jones is 300 Republican.

TBS STATE STRONG REPUBLICAN. Des Moires, Iowa, October 10th. The Republican State Committee claim the Stats by 30,000, and gives Sherman a plurality of 25,000 and the election of 17 and probably 23 of the 29 new Senators, giving the Republicans i 37 and probably 50 of the Senators. Of the House 43 Republican members are certainly elected and 30 Democrats or Ftwion. Of the 38 members unreported, 18 will be Republicans.

Five townships in Bremer county give Sherman place the Democratic ballots with Mr. Butler's name erased, and that of George D. Robinson inserted, at every voting place. Resolutions declaring that General Butler was a dangerous demagogue aad recommending all true Democrats and Independents to vote sgainst him were adopted. PROHD3ITIONI8TS.

Nsw York, October 10th. The Prohi bitionist County Convention has made local nominations. BROOKLYN REPUBLICANS. The Kings County Republican General Committee urges the renominatioa of Mayor Low upon the County Convention. Indiana local election.

Indianapolis, October 9th. Complete returns from the precincts elect the Re publican Treasurer by 28 majority. WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS. Niw York, October lOth. The Coni ventlon of the American Woman's Suffrage Association opened at Brook lyn Academy.

The Convention was called to order by Rev. J. W. Chadwick, who made a few remarks, welcoming the del egates to-Brooklyn. Mrs.

Elizabeth B. Chase presided, and spoke of the objects which "had brought them together. Mrs. Mary F. Eastman, Rev.

J. M. Bass- ord and Mrs. Lucy Stone made addresses in behalf of the suffrage of woman Mr. Steinthal, of England, and Oliver Johnson also addressed the convention.

Lucy Stone, in an address, said Genera! Butler would be defeated if the Republi can women of Massachusetts had a vote. MASSACHUSETTS SPINHERS. Fall River, October 10th. The Spin ners Union appointed commissioners to wait upon the gubernatorial candi dates and candidates for the Legislature from this district, to ascertain what action they will take in regard to th amendment and to the trustee lav and ten-hour law in the coming session of the Legislature. HEW YORK REGISTRATIONS.

New York, October 10th. The regis tration here Monday, the first day, was 43.802. The first day last year it was over 55,000. Yesterday, the day's registration in Brooklyn, 46,647 names were registered, which is a large in crease over last year. The total registra tion in Brooklyn for both days is 70,397.

An Oakland Brikimta Has His L.ejr Crashed. Stockton, October 9th. A brakeman named Bradford, who resides at 1457 Broadway, Oakland, was terribly injured at the depot in this city to-night and was taken by special train to the railroad -hos pital at Sacramento. While switching the west-bound freight train due here at 8:30, he was banging on to a moving car and leaning to ooe side when he collided with the guard of a standing cattle car, was knocked off and fell under the wheels the moving train. One leg was crushed to a jelly below the knee and the other leg broken.

Re be k. an Degree Anniversary. The tenth anniversary and dance of Oakland Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 16, I. O.

O. will take place at Masonic Temple, this evening. The programme is one of the finest ever presented by this lodge, and extensive preparations have been made to render the affair as delightful as poasiple. Henry Aveline. the well known actor, and who is now teaching elocution in this city, will give a recitation as will also J.

M. J. Kane. An address by J. Benton, a recitation by Miss May Jenkins, and a vocal solo by Aliss (irace Coker will conclude the first part, after which the laughable farce entitled Poor PillicocUJu with J.

M. J. Kane in the lead' ing role, supported by W. L. Forrest.

Miss Rena Ingersoll, Miss Msy Burgess and Miss Dolly Kowlej, after which dancing will be commenced. Miss Conklln's Benefit. A benefit will be tendered to Miss Helen Conklin at Dletz Opera House on the 27th insL, at which a host of talented volunteers will appear. Miss Conklin is a charming vocalist and a fine actress, be sides which she is well worthy of the patronage of the public, being an ambi tious young woman endeavoring to succeed in her chosen profession, and at the rame time afford support for four children who are depending upon her efforts. Another Observatory.

Captain Pitman of North Berkeley, is building an observatory on hi place, and hes sent to Europe for a telescope. Arthur H. Briggs, second son of Rev. Dr. M.

Briirzs, of Alameda, has entered the ministry, and is now pastor of the Kentucky Street Methodist Church of San Francisco. Mr. Augerstein, formerly of Alamedi, and for some time past in the employ of the Oregon Uteam Navigation Uompany, has been promoted to the command of the Pride oj the Pacific, the noes vessel of the line. MINING STOCK REPORT. The following sales were made at the San Fratrcif co Stock and axchsnge Board.

Sah Faascisco, October 10, it 83. MOaXIKO SALES kBOtrbAS SESSION. 100 Alta. 1 85 25 Jus 40c 610 Mexican a 54t 10 10 Nvl- 16 ISO 6 S60 Bx? 70 tflO Overman 40c 100 Putosi 1 06 470 Savage .1 451 IM) 60 Soorploe 00 lc 430 8 40 600 3 0S4 00 160 Yellow Jaeiet.3 06 1600 Arirenta 20r 230 Belcher 1 86 60 Be mont I I 860 85tii 60 Goof A. 10) Crown 1 46 60S Con V-a toe 700 Elko 10c 19J Kxchequer 00c 4JQP 56c 100 4 lit 80 W.

9CKrt3 50 tsstimdat Arrsaaoox sales aso una SSS8I0H.U 05S 0 400 400 100 45 10J 10 400 1070 80 2) Alta Amenta Belmont Bodle. Best a Chellar Elko C. 1 81 600 140 SOU Belle I 0J0 160 440 1 105 1 15 0 Sierra 4 670 ...4 05e 1 60 3 0 9. 1004 00 800 0501 10 6j1 60 164 35 0O4 06 Grand Prlss N.S 8603 00 Mexican 2 Sf MINING STOCK REPORT. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Bid.

Ask TJ Bonos, .100 8 Bonda, TJ8 Bonds, 4V. 1201 0 Bus, Vs, reg.118 -S KB 10S 103 Bid. Ask 126 30 Bank of Oal 1674 Fin Nat s. Padfie 116 rOapital Gas, 66 rOentral Gas 48 Spring Val. 111 Oaklaod IS 9 66 Uentral rt 4U City BR Geary St R.

Omnibus R. a Water oa sot Atlantic Powtl'r. Giant 88 Safety tI Vnlean Pevder. 8 Presidio a California Commercial Ins. 119 Fireman's Fund.

Home Mutual, .130 State InTeet Ins. San (foil 100 17 100 84 11 41 .7 40 60 Cal EleetriS Bf Oal Elee Works. 7 Cal Wire Woli. GoUABVUTel. SZ Haw Uonnl JndaonMfc Co.

39 WePwnoirit On. Union Ids. 130 Western Ins. 109 DIED. SAND la thia eJty.

October t. Albert, eeaaseat on of Andrew A and Katherena Hand, a aUe of Oakland, aged 6 mmtha and 12 days. 3Frienda and aequainlaneei are reseeetrully invited toatteiidUiefiinermJkMBorrow, (THUKS-DAY) October 11, at M) o'clock A from residence of parrot. 1359 Peralta street, H1PPJBQ XJITaSaJJGgWCE. PrMefse October 10, IMS.

Arrivals. TrosDAY, October f. Mtau Alex Duajeen. Nlcolsoe, 48J hows ftnalsm-poe; produoe. ete, to Goodau.

"dT, Bark Columbia. Balch. 8 dar from Port Diaeorery; lumber, te Moore and Smith. Bark Samoaet. Clifford, 8 day from Taeoma; 480 rasafaer, 108 laths, te Hanson and I Oe.

Bark Sagamore. Hanson, a days fm Port Gamble; hanbor, to Pope aad Talbot, 80 87 est 101 SO 96 661 70 96 123 122 140 126 ued my treatment; A OGr Or CUSTARD as ouee given to a man who had a can cer; I could) not go near him because of the smell; it was about two years ago that I sent for Drj Burdick and he did not come for over three quarters of an hour: I don't know whether the Doctor had the message when I sent it to him. The Board then took a recess for one hour, I Afternoon Session Cr ugh being recalled by the proreimtion in reply to a question) tald he had re moved a man who was suffering from heart disease very arbitrarily, and sent word that the doctor said he should go to the claboose if he did not make less noise) the man said he didn't care and kept on making the noise; the Doctor came in and took him out to the calaboose. To Mr. Whitmore' I did not hear it, the mat told me so.

To Mr. McFadden Mr. Duery objected to a man being placed by his ide: the man was paralysed, and very offensive; he used to argue with me and I did not like it the ght the Doctor was away Pomeroy got drunk; 1 nave seen him under the influence of liquor different times; never saw him drink. I To Mr. Whitmore I saw the Doctor ike Bagley out of the ward; he lived for three months; on his taking him away re lieved the patients; I did not see him take him to the etlaboose; I have been talking wish i atient since 1 was called HARD TO PLEASE.

I wanted t) be moved to a ward by my- eel I did not like tha patients who were in my wrJi one of them had an ulcerated leg and tha idea of it made me sick; this wj about 18 months ago; I stayed there for one night and moved down to War the first timeljaaked Dr. Burdick to let me go til another ward and be gave me permission. To Mr. Alolloy I made a statement to Mr. Hanifia ami Mr, Baiely iu regard to food; I said the food was bad; I did not Cill their attention to anything else.

To Mr. McFadden Baglev complained of Dr. Burdick, but he is dead. J. M.

GLADDING. I have been in the Infirmary for two years; 1 bad to walk to the ward; the doc -or has always been considerate to me; I was put in the ward with Bagley; I wai in Ward; there were some sick in there, Douglass was on one side of me and a Portugese; I don't recoUect that Doug lass ever complaiied of the doctor: once he told the doctor he did not like the bread. and the doctor told him if he did not like the food provided he could leave: some times I was, sick, but not always; I have no complaint in particular to make, except that I can't get medicine sometimes when my bowels have been out of order; he is always civil and kindly when he comes tito my ward; a patient named Stebbins was in my ward; he could not sit down; be had no shirt on and I called the atten tion of the nurse to him: no notice was taken, but when I THREATENED TO REPORT HIM He was van a shirt; the nurse was once going to give a dead man medicine, and didn't know be was dead until I told him; no one had sat up with him; I have never seen Pomeroy intoxicated, but I Lave seen Leaker drunk; he was drunk the day we came up here and could not drive the wagon; I have no other complaint to make; think if we bad a good cook there we should all be satisfied; the bread has been sour once or twice, but not very frequently so; sometimes it is not baked enough. CROSS-EXAMINED, Three patients were in the ward where Bagley died, they knew cf it, and could have told the nurse or Doctor; they did not do so; 1 did not call the attention of Dr. Burdick to the fact that the man had no shirt; I don't kuow whether the Doc tor sent one to help me the day I wa sick; 1 never made any complaint to the super per visor at any time; I never complained about I hi mouie droppmjs in the bread; I did not see it; I was tola uf it; I have been at the Infirmary about two years; I don't think I have derived any benefit since I have be there, although Dr.

Dn. Bois attended me frequently; I have been in the Hospital at North Beach; a great many men nnd iao.t there, but when you qnes-toi them, "they can do tell what ihey want, and will not come here and ray w.ist tney want; I have noticed hat the bitt-r ime of thm are treated the uioie-they will erowl, and those who growl np at the Infirmary are men who could earn their living; there is one young man theie ibat, do what one will for him, he is jffCRE TO GRUMBLE. Mr. Penniman had frequently called for the doctor, but I cannot say whether he really wanted him or not; the only man I have seen intoxicated there was Leaker, and he has been discharged. To Mr.

McFadden I said I did not complain of the bread; it would have made no difference until a new batch of flour came; the change was made in a couple of days. I To Mr. Whitmore I never complained to the doctor about anything; I was pretty well satisfied. To Mr. McFadden I supposed no atten-tention would be paid to complaints, so I did not make any.

OHARLKS M'DONALD. I am at tae Infirmary as laundryman; when I first went there I was a patient; was ten months a patient; I am 38 years old; aa a patient with a broken leg; I was Very well treated; Dr. Coleman had charge of me; Dr. Burdick came round with him; I eat at the: nurse table, not with the general inmates; I saw Leaker drunk occasionallyl but no one else; I once saw Jr'omeroy a little tuli, but not drunk; it was about a ago; tee Uoctor was not at the In firm -ry at that time; he waa away for about a week; he went to Napa about a couple of months ago and was away for two days; I don't go in the wards, and do not know anything of any patient with! a cancer; I once had a blanket wash that bad some maggots on il I don't know (how thev got there; I have heard som of the inmates complain; I never saw any one put in the calaboose, but I have heard they were there; about nine of the patients wait at table; some of the help have their wives my wife is tbere; there are three in the Doct r's family; I saw Whiting and Woodhead pitchingjhay last Monday; the worked aboat an hour and then quit; they said the son! was too thev used ti walk about the grounds a day as a rule; they went irj and went to their wards; they said they could not work in the field; thes- men are not at the hospital now; I heard they left on Haturday at noon. A afew-ranfflod Craft.

The agency of a new kind of boat, a patent, has been secured by a resident of this city, who sees a perspective fortune in it. He'calls it the Bicydo Boat. It is a combination, partaking more of the character a catamaran than anything elset being constructed of two narrow boats, three feet apart, and connected by crossbars. The Idr'ving machinery is mounted upon the center bar and is vp rated in a similar manner, to a bicycle so far as tho pedal motion i concerned. A propeller in the htern is the motive power, and the boat can be propelled either, backwards or forwards at the will of the navigator.

The aent intends to place one of the boats upon Lake Itferritt in a few day and illustrate its workings. Lcrtr to The jury in the cane of Leroy, charged th tho murder of Nicholas Skerritt, the Saa Francisco capitalist, brought in a verdict of murder in tha first degree without fixing the I penalty yesterday. This involves the banging, or, at least, the sen tencing to nang ot the prisoner. 1007 Wia Beat any House In pan. Franc sco.