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OAKLAND, CAliTFOByiA, SAT DM PA EVBKmQ, MAY 13, 1882. flSe. tr Week ler Yar. a a a a aa aaa aaa aaa aa a a aaa I I I 1 CHARLES C.CXHS. FIRE CEPARTMEHT MATTERS.

THE UNO OF GOLD. which feeds orj dime novels and sentimental CONDEMNATION. TO-DAY'S DISPATCH. A Good Story Abttt President tamr. Vm tkt Ckicage Time.

Senator Teller, of Colorado, is the happy father of two boys. One of them, named Sam, afred beaded young daredevil of eight years, was recently introduced to President Arthur, fie took the introduction very coolly and pro-oeeded at once to establish familiar relations with the Chief Magistrate. Two days ago, Sam, who is fond of piscatorial pursuits, sad will brave every thig in the way of parental punishment to satisfy bis taste, sat fishing at tbe foot of Seventeenth street. After the style of older anglers, he had bis line between his right first finger and thumb, sad was anxiously yet patiently awaiting a bite. He was aroused from bis reverie by a large, tall man smoking a cigar, who cheerily accosted him.

"Hallo, Sam, what are you doing there, my boy?" halloo, Mr. Arthur," was the boy's response, "I em fishing. Don't Vou Want to take the linn voninlf" POLITICAL MURDER. A Glance at the Long Record of Asaaasinations for Political Causa A Coatparisoa Iastitated Between Pnace. Baula, Itlr, Baglaad, Irelaad aad tfce tltd SUtti-' Tk Blood-Sta iued Hlstary mt the NlaetnUi Catary.

Political sssassination baa played a large part in the history of the world. Of European countries, France has a particularly bloodstained record in this regard, and Russia comes in a good second. From the time of Catherine de Medici, the grisly Queen mother of so many French kings, down to the present day, the history of Fraflce has been rtaiDed with a series of these crimes. Catheriue dabbled in murder all her life, and she is even suspected ef having poisoned two of her own three children, who the throne in her lifetime- It certain that she instigated the massacre of the Huguenots on St. Bartholomew's day, A.

D. 1572, and she procured the assassination ef Admiral Coligny. the great leader the Huguenots. She was an Italian by birth, and appears to have dealt in assassination ON A WHOLESALE SCALE. Her son, Henry III, one of the weakest moo arch who ever occupied the French throne, was bitterly jealous of the power of his great subject Henry, Duke of Guise, who, in fact, did aspire to the throne, and as the leader of the Catholic League had more actual power than the king.

Accordingly, Henry had the Duke and his brother, the Cardinal of Guine, stabbed to death to secure bis own power, but he was not very successful, for the League grew stronger than ever, and it head, the Duke of Mayenne, succeeded Guise as the real ruler of France. The next notable assassination in the annals tf France was that of IV, the greatest King of all the Bourbon dynasty. Seventeen attempts bad been made upon his life before the dagger of Ravaillac found its way to bis heart. During the next succeeding reigns, the history of France does not recount any notable political assassina- tions, aud not until the death of Marat, under the Reign of Terror, at the bands of Charlotte Corday, do we iind one worthy special remark. The most recent French political assassination i mo umi.iig in Monsignor Darboy.

Archbishop of Paris, by the commuuaids in 1872. Russia is not far ehindb nd on the record. It has been fairly et-ough said that the Govern-f ment of Russia is i A PESPOTJHM TEMFEBED BY ASSASSINATION, -And there is a good deal of in tlia a i ki iri-arn In fctiAt pnnntrv tyranny has been more than once mt bv murder, and this was perhaps the only means of working a reform. The method, however, is liable to abuse. Paul who was murdered in 1801 by three of his subjects, when he refused to abdicate, was one of the vilest tyrants that ever lived, but Peter I II, who was strangled in prison by the order of bis wife, was a fairly good ruler, and was succeeded by his wife, the Empress Catharine II, one of the moat impartially vicious women that bis-atory ha any knowledge of.

The last and most sensational of this ser es of murders is the recent blowing up of Alexander II by the Nihilists, and the world hears so much of the ingenious preparations being made to send his son on a similar route, that peopB will scarcely be startled when it happens. Italy does not make so bloody a record in this regard as some of the other countries, not because of any reluctance of the gentle Italian to "remove" his political enemies, but because, as a general thing, be chosa "the bowl" rather than the dagger as his means of taking off. It will be observed that consumers of Kison always have it served in a "bowl." is is one of the many remarkable fact, which "history tells us" and romancers bave dilated upon. Poison does not leave any UNPIjKASANT CORPS US About, and there is not any gore. The victims may, or may not have died in the nana! manner, and, as a rule, history is none the wiser.

At the same time, the bloody massacre known as the Sicilian- may be mentioned as an Italian contribution to the roll. England and Germany are the countries which are most free from the stsin of political murder. The only notable English crime of the kind since the smothering of the young princes in the Tower is the murder by John Felton of Georsre Villiers, first duke of Bncking-bam in Portsmouth, when on bis way to relieve the beleaguered Protestants in the French city of Rochelle. But while the English people bave not adopted this means of ridding themselves of their ei.e-mie, they have not hesitated to make use of the bolder method of judicial murder to greater extent than any other country. An Englishman is very apt to think that any one who differs from him in politics is a very bad man and he is quite ready to bang the delinquent, or CUT OFF HIS HEAD with the utmost deliberation' and under due process of if be can get him in his clutches.

Witness the burning of Joan of Arc and the executions of Mary Stuart, Lady Jane Grey, Charles Robert Emmet and Admiral Byng. The case of Byng Is one of the most remarkable in the annals of mankind. In order to screen the incapacity, of the Ministry of the day he was made a scapegoat, and was tried and con- icted of unakillf ally handling his ships in the utmort, deserved dismissal from the service, but by a defect in the law, the tribunal before which he was tried bad no power te impose any sentence but that of death. As a matter of course bis sentence ought to have been commuted, but the Ministry allowed the matter to go by default, and he was abet. His execution provoked the of all civilized Europe at the time, nd drew from Voltaire the famous sarcasm he was shot "to knoocbage the others." TJntfl within a few days, assassinations in Ireland bave not been of the kind which directly influenced the course of -istory.

Their murders have been of the vulgar sort, and they have rarely killed anyone more celebrated than a land-agent or a police man, men who are celebrated rather collectively than individually. Within the past week, however, they have risen to a most undesirable prominence in the scale, and, although the murders are traced to a small band of fanatics, and are bitterly condemned by the nation at 1 rtre. ret this is small conso lation to that poor, harmlesssCavendish or bis people. Our own country, in the short period of her history, has been stained ty two of these horrible crimes, and that within the past twenty years, so that we have nothing to boast of, nor can we say that we are In ths respect In fact, if we lake the record of the nineteenth century, with all its boasted civilization, we 1 must acknowledge that no period of the history of man has been disgraced by so many political murders, and all this bloody catalogue of, crime dates from since the commencement of the second half of the century. Lin er trt.

Garfield, Alexander It Monsignor Darboy, Uavendiab and Burks are the chostly witnesses that our appetite ior i f- .1. I jil'ii lie lJVU, r-fivi UUiUUl to a cause. Yet It is possible that 9 indecent notoriety given to such crimes I tr press has something to do with it, i 5 sra 11 ths callow brood MporU4 tor The Tribune. Henry Mohr Is erecting a private fire-alarm line -from the San avenue hose bouse to bis residence. The painters commenced work on Engine House No.

1 on Fifteenth street yesterday. It is to be painted inside and out. It needed it badly. There are but 4,000 feet of first-class hose in the Fire Department. This, with 600 feet of unreliable hose, is on tbe reels at the different houses.

Several new transmitters have been placed on the Fire and Police telephone line by the Fire Warden. They are a big improvement on the old ones. A new list of calls for the Fire and Police Telephone lines have been printed. Thy will be framed and hung in the different stations by the Fire Warden next week. First Assistant Hersey has spent a busy week putting larger inlets in the hydrants, so that they can be better attached to larger mains, thus saving tbe expense of new hydrants.

Engine No. 2 looks as neat and bright as new engine, after its dressing of paint. D. Jones, tbe driver, did the painting, and tillerman Myles the striping. No carriage painter could have done abetter 1ob.

James Sullivan, the extra driver of tbe Fire Department, departed for Harbin Springs, Wednesday. Exposure at fires brought on a severe attack of rheumatism, from which he could obtain no relief; hence tbe trip. The inside wood work of the engine houses is to be painted. The city is to furnish the paint, and the permanent men are to do tbe work. The boys at the Sixth street house commenced their work Wednesday.

The insurance underwriters of San Francisco have had a man drawing a diagram of the northern part of this city, tbe distance between buildings and various other information of value to insurance companies. The rumors to the effect that the Western Insurance Company of California was about to locate in Chicago, has been denied by that They state further that they have no intention of doing so at present. Several brokers have tried to secure the agency of the company at that place. They have so far been unsuccessful. The engine-houses are all provided with indicators.

1 hey were made and put in by tbe members of the companies, and work as accurately as the patent ones that are worth $200 each. When the alarm is sounded the number of the box is registered on the indicator, thus obviating mistakes that are liable to occur in catching the box by the sound. The Directors of the C-tlifornia Insurance Company, at their meeting last evening, elected the following officers: L. L. Bromwell, Secretary, vice Zenas Crowell, deceased; John Birmingham, Vice-President, and W.

H. C. Fowler, Marine Secretary. Mr. Bromwell, who is, at present, in Oregon on business for the company, will continue in charge of the tire business as in the past.

"Nellie," the old mare that is being used by the officers of the Department in the corporation wagon is twenty years old, and has been in active service for the past seven years. During that time she has worked in nearly all the apparatuses in the city. She has outlived her usefulness, and it is with the greatest difficulty she can be made to keep her fest when on a slow trot. Fire Commissioner Warren, of Bodie. California, was in the city a few days ago and expressed himself well pleased with the fire department of this city.

He informed Chief Hill thp.t the commissioners of Bodie had but recently purchased a chemical fire extinguisher, but as the weather was so cold in that locality, it could not be worked advantageously there during the winter. For this reason they have cooel-don to sell it, and he stated it could be procured in this city for about one half its value, "Phojnix," the pet dog of Engine Com-panv, No. 1, is no more. He was killed while running to his position when the alarm was sounded last Tuesday morning, tiy some accident he got too near the door, and, as tbe engine rolled out of the house, one of the wheels ran over his body. "Phcenix" was a well-educated dog, and the boys mourn his loss almost as much as though he were human.

They have one consolation, however they know if there is one little spot in heaven reserved for Christian dogs, "Phoenix" will take his place among tbe chosen few and do credit to his instruction in this wicked world. The men who occupy the Sixth-street engine house have been troubled lately by fearful steuch that prevails in tbe house. It is with difficulty that the men stand it during the day, when the doors are open. At night it has become impossible for the men to sleep in the house, and since Monday they have been occupying rooms opposite the eneine house. The officers of Department gave the house a th overhauling, and found under the floor, on the Hook and Ladder side, a pond of stagnant water, formed by the waste water and tilth from a Chinese wash house next door.

The matter has been plactd in the hands of the Sanitary Inspector, who is taking steps to have the nuisance abated. An incident occurred a few days ago that should be a lesson to the public that too much care can not be taken to prevent fires, and also illustrates how easy a disastrous conflagration can be started and the cause always remain a mystery. At the furniture establishment of Bankhead Brothers a large pile of waste paper and rags had accumulated in one corner of thb store-room in the rear of their salesrooms and directly under a skylight. The sun shining through the glass caused a focus to be thrown uduH tbe paper. In a few minutes the entire mass was in a blaze.

A bucket of water extinguished it, but bad it not been discovered, a large conflagration would have been the result. The experiment was tried several times sfter, before a number of spectators, among whom were the officers of the department, and always with the same result. The team of horses which are driven in Engine No. 1 have been in active service in tbe same engine for the past ten years, and in that time one has lost but three weeks, and tbe other but three or four days. They are still pretty good condition, and with proper treatment could be made to last for a number of years to come, but as it is, one or both are liable to drop dead at any time, for after a run to a fire blood flows from their nostrils in streams.

One of them has nearly lost the use of his sight from being confined in the house which, until a short time ago, was very dark, but which has since been remedied by a skylight that has been put in over the horses. If an extra team could be procured for the use of the department ana these horses that have done their duty so faithfully and well be allowed a short rest for a month or two, these valuable ani-imals might be saved for number of years to tbe city at a trivial expense. As fire extinguishers have recently been the topic of much talk, and as they have proved themselves to be an indispensable auxiliary to the department, it would be as well for the public to be informed how the -department 'is supplied with these useful articles. There are but portable extinguishers at the disposal of the firemen, and only four of these are at fires, except in cases of a-gen-erl alarm. Each one of the extinguishers has only a capacity of holding eight gallons of liquid.

At the fire on Franklin street, a few nights ago, the flames were held in check by these little machines until a stream of water was tamed on, thus preventing a larpe fire. At the Harrison street fire, oa the morning of the 9th the fire was extinguished by these little Instruments, without one drop of water being used, and in such a manner that the cause of the ffre was discovered whereas, if water-had been used, great damage would bave been done, and the origin of the fire washed away-- Th men who cheered the Phoenix Park, assassins, in New York last night art wom than the amnins. themselves. trash are inspired to emulate the deeds of Jack Sbeparr and other heroes of that stride. Butt whether it is due to a mistaken patriotism, or a morbid craving for notoriety! a casual glance at the .4 tL.

antfiiMant tO ahOW that never has any good come out of murder, 1. lnwa ana in most cases iobdim umiu bodies of men i has resulted. PERSONAL MEWTtOW. Minister Sargent has arrived in Berlin. I -Mrs.

Theodore Hatch will summer at Fruitvale. I Fredino p. Ciprico has been appointed Cuatoma Inspector. The painters are at work on the Broadway front ot the Court House. Mrs.

M. E. Lm ben, of this city, left on Monday lattt upon an extended Eastern and European tour. Mrs. J.

H. Carroll, of Sacramento, who has been visiting friends in this city has returned home in perfect bealtb. Mrs. Dr. C.

G. Toland has returned from a two (months' stay in Southern California, and is now visiting in Berke ley. Mr. ano5 Mrs. A.

L. Tubbs, Miss Nettie Tubbs. W. B. Tubbs, and A.

S. Tubbs are spending the summer at Monterey. Mrs. Captain Forney, "of this city, entertained a number of lady friends at dinner last Tuesday, among whom were Mrs. Swinburue, Mrs.

Wild, and Mrs. Fulton. OAKLAND BREVITIES. Charles H. has sued J.

Buckler to recover $700, a balance due on certain contracts for the erection of buildings at Temescal.j Rev. Clarence Fowler has consented to regularly till the Independent Church pulpit, for the present at least. He will deliver his fourth discourse in the church to-morrow morning; subject, "The Perfection Man is the Love of Use." The first annual reunion and picnic of Lamps 1, 2,1 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, and Circles 1 and 2, D. of of of San Francisco, and Camps 11, 23 and 24 of Alameda county, Patriotic Sons of America, will be held at Badger's Grand Central Park, Oakland, on the 17th of May. The complimentary benefit to be tendered to W.

J. Macdougall on Thursday evening promises to be a rare musical treat. In addition to the array of talent already anaounced voluntary offers of assistance rora many members of the profession. The programme will be immense. I STATE POLITICS.

R. D. Robbina, President of the Bank of Suixun, is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner. W. B.

Howard, ot Marysville, is a Dem ocratic candidate for State Superintendent of Schools. Hon. John H. Moore, ef San Jose, is a candidate for Railroad Commissioner on the Democratic ticket. Hon.

Ed. Martin, of Watsonville, is a Republican candidate for Railroad Commissioner. Mr. Martin was for sixteen years Postmaster of Watsonville, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention from the Fourth Congressional District. I SUPERIOR COURT.

Department One No proceedings. Pepartmot Two No proceedings. Department Three, Judge Hamilton presiding Proceedings ehad May 13th: Emma Locke vs. Charles Locke: decree of divorce granted. Martinus Hansen, a native of Denmark, admitted to citizenship.

Dr, Merritt's Sharpie. Dr. Merritt's new sharpie Daisit. wa launched this afternoon on Lake Merritt in the presence of a large concourse of people. The little craft was christened in due form by Miss Daisy Taber, the daughter of I.

W. Taber, the photographer, a child six years of age from whom the sharpie was named. The boat is an elegant piece of workmanship, constructed entirely by Dr. Merritt himself upon the late -ft improved models, and promises phenomenal speed with her narrow beam I and wide ail. It is the first sharpie built on this coast.

She is 28 feet long by seven feet beam, schooner rigged, with an iron center-board, and mahogany finished throughout. These vessels are specially adapted for shoal water, and their introduction on this coasb promises a new era in yachting, especially on our rivers and lakes, although it is claimed thst this class of boats are equally serviceable as bay and deep sea crafts. Trie Brown-Myers Contest. An amended complaint has been filed in the suit of the People on the complaint of Dudley C. Brown vs.

F. F. Myers, which alleges, that on the 27th day of March, 1882, the iffice of Supervisor of the Fifth Supervisorial District of the county of Alameda, State of California, was a public office, within the meaning of Section 803 of the Code of of said State; that on said day said defendant intruded into said office, aud thereupon and from thence hitherto has unlawfully held and exercised and still unlawfully holds and exercises said office: that said intrusion, tenure and exercise of the duties of the said office by said defendant are without This complaint differs from that which the Court ordered to be amended in not Btating the facts on which Mr. Brown's claims is grounded, and simply states the conclusion of law, that be is entitled to the seat, leaving the facts to be proved in Court. -4 Hajrwnrds Town Trustees.

The Town Trustees of Hay wards held a meeting Thursday evening. sThe following committees were appointed Auditing and Finance, J. J. Dilley, Uoodell, and A. Collins fctreeta and Buildings, Goodell, Dilley and Meyers Removal of Obstructions, DiUey aud Meyers Fire, Water and Lights.

Collins, Dilley and Meyers Streets, Meyeis, Dillevand Uollins; Printing, Goodell, Dilley and Meyers. It was ordered that a road poll tax be levied and a dog tagjOt one dollar on all dogs and two dollars an sluts. The bond of Marshal Trueworthy was approved. It was or dered that the peund be located on the land of J. Armstrong, on the corner of D.

and Main streets, and George W. Woods was appointed poundmaster. A oetition was received from A. G. Oakes and S.

Palm tag asking the Board to order curb and grade stakes et on Calhoun street, between Castro and Williams. The petition Was referred to the appropriate committee. A Cable Air Raid. Captain Pumyea, following up bis fixed determination to. compel the Chinese of Oakland, to comply with every law on the statute books and city ordinances, this morningjraided three rookeries on Seventh street, between Broadway and Franklin, and a waen nouse on xeiegrapb avenue, near Thirtieth street, oorraling seventeen Mongolians in the first places and eight in the wash bouse, who were sleeping! in rooms not provided with the legal number of cubic feet ef air.

None of the rooms contained more than 150 feet to the mjan, and in almost every instance the sleepers were huddled together sardines in a box. In the Polios Court this morning they pleaded not guilty and were admitted to bail in the sum of 6 each. --5 8Ieltertnff Bona Jtmstenle. Invitations are oat for musicals to be given lis mid of the Sheltering Home, at theresienceof Dr.JL. J.

Glean, on the southeast corner of Jackson and- Lake streets, ext Monday evening, beginning at CBJCB. xteiresnmenca wiu oe serveu by the young ladies of the Fruit and Flower Mission. Tickets may be had at the door en presentation of invitations at tat door. eattments OatherW Is Warfca. Trifles makes the sum ef life.

David Copper-eld. Self-preservation ia the first law of na ture. Oliver Twist. Cultivate habits of punctuality and metnoa uar mnta-i nena. Gratitude and devotion are Christian qualities.

Pictures from Italy. Detestation of the high ia-the involuntary homage of the low. A Tale of Two Cities. We count by changes and events witnm us, Not by years. The Battle oi uie.

A contemplative man can alwavs em ploy himself in meditation. Pickwick Papers. The men who learn endurance are they who call the whole world brother. Bar naby Budge. When you meet with real talent, and native, too, encourage it That's what I say.

Scenes. A man in any station can do bis duty, and doing it, can earn his own respect. The Seven poor Travelers. When yon don't know the meaning of an expression why don't you seek for information. Dombey and Son.

It's enough for a man to understand his own business, and not to interfere with other people's. Christmas Carol. Inculcate habits of self denial and contentment, and teach good doctrines of enlarged benevolence. American iSotes. It is with languages as with people, when you only know them by sight yon are apt to mistake them.

Somebody's Luggage. Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many, not on your past misfortunes, ot which all men have some. Sketches by Box. There is one quality which, all men have, in common with the angels blessed opportunities of exercising, if they will, mercy. Nicholas Nickleby.

No man of sense who has been generally improved, and has improved himself, can be called quite uneducated as to any thing. Little Dorrit. Where There Are No Sunsets. Tbe following is Congressman Cox's! description ot a scene at the Worth Cape "Here in the uppermost point in Europe and at this midsummer season there is no sunset 1 Bring burial weeds and sable plume, for there is no sunset 1 Lift the funeral song of woe and tell through the land that sunset is no more, and yet I live! And must' I now be disenchanted Do I live, and is sunset no more Do I see a country where the sun is going down, amid a mise en scene equal if not superior to that Ohio evening years ago, which I tried to portray with my poor pen, and yet it does not go down Was it not enough that for ten long days there was no night for us, and that the sun, by gliding and glowing in the north, without any respite, had disturbed our customary experiences The reaction might be too sudden. The failure of an old orb to Bet might well, there is no telling the cataleptic and other dire consequences.

Bnt here, was the patent fa-t here were clouds and lights all the hues of the prism in splendid display, and yet no sunset after alL The ani the. nnsetable sun Midnight, and yet light all aglow No gas, no candles, no stars, no moon only the fiery orb and, his traveling clouds of glory. But ia not the sun all-sufficient without other fires? If he stays np and sets not, 'what more can the human heart desire What wonder that tbe Oriental mind clothed the sun with the majesty of divinity, and that the Magi saluted bis coming with worship as the source of life What wonder that his beams evoked music from Memmon Is he not the creator of health, and the great benefactor And we have found a land where he will not rest Old Si oa Political Reform. Florida Timet. One of the Fourth Ward politicians tackled the old man last night, saying: "Uncle Si, how is yon gwine to vote in dis 'leckahun?" "I ain't gwine to vote no way, 'kasel ain't been heah long 'nuff fer ter get nachulized yit." "Well, 'sposen dat yer had the.age whicher way would yon vote?" "I'd vote wid my mouf shut, and do de job arily dat's my han' alius." "But w'ch ticket nd yer vote Dimo-cra 'Publican or Independint?" "I wouldn't vote nary wnn I'se 'er scratcher from 'er county whar de seben-year itch ar' politikly eperdemick an' I votes for men an' not fer de labil what's put on de ticket.

I nebber goes to sea in er bote jess 'kase hit's got er gilt figgerhead!" "Den yon don't believe in stickin' 'ter de nominashu ns?" "Yas, I does bnt I'se ginnrily de man what makes de nominashnns on my ticket, an' de sooner dat every hones' man forms hisself in a holler calls hisself ter order an' nominates his own tickit unanimously, de sooner dar'll be reform in politics an' honesty in gnbment. This doctrine seemed to be novel to tbe Fourth Warder, and when last seen he was evidently deeply engrossed in the proceedings of a convention of one. Cook-nic a Culture. Cleveland Herald. Some claim that if the entire thought is not given to each minute, the bread will be burned or heavy; the tinen scorched; the vegetables half cooked, and the steak par-boiled instead of broiled.

In reply to this assertion, I offer few practical examples: Mrs. Stowe assures ns she wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," while attending to her bread. Marion Harland (Mrs. Terhune), the wife of the pastor of the First Congregational Church, in Springfield, planned the architecture of their own home, and although she had amassed a large fortune by her pen, she is described by a recent guest, as "a model wife sad mother." While her paintings adorn tbe walls, and the furniture is decorated by her own hands, her kitchen is tbe crown of her home, for in this room she is queen, and she affirms the more a woman Knows the better house-keeper, wife sad mother she can be. With ail these occupations, she has a class of forty young men in her husband's Sunday School, which numbers 500.

Rose Terry Cook, in her old-fashioned country home, at Win-sted. is equally famous as a cook and poet. She not only writes charming poems about her garden, but is np before sunrise to work in it. Her roses are her especial pride. A KabylVs Tale.

Barclay Mountain. Lift in Algeria. Here is the Kabyle's ides of a "tale:" An old man had seven sons. Once his sons were seated and talking. The youngest of them said to his brothers: "Come.

my brothers! let ns sell some goats, andJ with tbe price of tnem marry our father again." hey dropped the subject of conversation end passed to another. The old man said to themi "Let us re turn to the conversation about ths goat. firand Gathering- ofthe Old Timei Big-lath Annmal Bemnlon of the El Dorado County Society The Barly Days U-ed o'er Ajfln. According to announcement, the eighth annual gathering of the pioneers of El Dorado county, was held to-day at Badger's Park, East Oakland. These reunions become more and more interesting yearly, as the early representatives of that world-famous section where gold was first discovered in California, become fewer and more scattered.

The' call to these reunions brings as yet a goodly concourse together, which, with their descendants and friends, formed a large body. The present membership of the El Dorado Society numbers Over two thousand. The present officers are W. T. Gibbs, President; W.

H. Bod-tisti, Recording Secretary: Thomas Mc-Mannis, Treasurer. Tbe Vice-Presidents and Executive Committee are B. T.Catlin, Benjamin Dore, D. W.

Gelwicks, P. Wonderlich, Robert Bell, John Satchwell, and F. M. Thai; The list of Vice-Presidents include the following well-known names: L. B.

Hopkins, 1875; J. G. Brew-ton, 1876; Robert Bell, 1877; Thomas Mc-Mannis, 1878; James J. Green, 1879; Dr. I.

S. Titu. 1880; James a Penoie, 1881, A feature ot this gatheiing, which makes it different from ordinary picnics, is the free CALIFORNIA LIBERALITY Expres ed. No tickets are issued and no money taken at the gate. On this day the sylvan shades of Badger's Park are as free as the pine-covered mountain sides of El Dorado county.

It is a free invitation affair, and no one can pay a cent except for his own amusement and pleasure. Every arrangement was made for the comfort and convenience of all. The day was fresh and breezy, and the veterans ot the early gold fields appeared on the scene as vigorous as in the glorious days of '49. The early traios brought family parties, and by eleven o'clock the Park wore an animated appearance. Music, by Blum's Band, struck up at that and dancing commenced, Wm.

T. Gibbs, acting as Floor Manager, assisted by the followine-named Floor Committee: Charles Broad, B. T. Catlin, C.arles Graner, E. W.

Hulford, Jas. C. Pennie, Benj. Titus, W. T.

Gibbs, Jr. A THOUSAND MORE. The 12 o'clock train added fully a thousand persons to the assemblage. By 1:30, at the time of the commencement of the frames, the throng numbered at least four thousand. The sports were animated, and elicited much fun and applause.

The programme of sports was: Race for girls under 6 years, race for girls under 10 years, race for girls under 14 years, race free to all young ladies, race free to all married ladies, race for boys under 8 years, race for 'boys under 12 years, race for boys under 16 years, race free for all young men old Ei Dorado residents, old "man's race, free to all over 60 years; grand trial of strength, 30 unmarried men against 30 married men handicap race, rree to all born in El Dorado county handicap race, one man carrying another runs 50 yard against any man single handed running 100 yards. The whole affair was ably managed by the Committee on Sports, consisting of Peter B. Quinlan, J. J. Green, P.

Lyman, R. Balmforth, J. G. Brewton, J. F.

Bekeart, Dr. I. S. Titus aud Paul Mitchell. The finest present was asuperbsilver goblet, presented by John P.

Wonderlich, of the Newport Baths, Alameda. For the grand trial of strength between the two thirties, married and single, a basket of champagne was provided as a prize that tbe tired '59ers might recruit their strength. Tbe usual oration was dispensed with in order that visitors might the more thoroughly enter into tb seat of social enjoy-, ment DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. Among thosejaresent from abroad were The Grand Presiding Justice, Judge Pin-ney, chief promoter of order as City Marshal of Placerville in early days; J. B.

VVorden, S. W. F. Davis, Sin Francisco; Thos. McManus, San Francisco: Hon.

Robert Bell, San Francisco; G. Kinney, San Francisco; L. B. Hopkins, San Francisco; Dr. I.

S. Titus, San Francisco; Frank Beckart, an old Calif ornian; Hon. Geo. Burnham, Sheriff of El Dorado county; H. B.

Neilson, Sacramento; Placerville; General J. W. Shaak-lin, Squire Duden, Colomian; Chirles Wilkin, Spanish Flat; Paul Mitchell, of Georgia Slide; B. F. Davis, of the Ei Dorado Remthlimn; C.

W. Bailey, Colomian; J. P. Wonderlich, Alameda; M. Dickerhoff, Placerville; H.

C. McKusick, Ralph Balmforth, A. C. Henry, Mayor Robinson, D. W.

Gel wicks, James Dods, of Oakland, all or most of them El Dorado pioneers. The list of visitors prominent in the early history of the mines was large. NORTH OAKLAND ITEMS. Specially Reported for The Tribune, The poles for the new telegraph line to Port Costa has been laid along the route. A number of them have been put in position.

John Emery, who has been sick for some time past, was not expected to live yesterday, but rallied acrain last evening. His recovery is considered very doubtful. Mrs. Grimes, of San Francisco, who has been on a visit to her brother, Captain Harrington, oT this city for a number of weeks past, returned to her home yesterday. Councilman "Hawkins will not, in all probability, lose his finger after all.

Dr. Woolsey has great hopes of saving tbe joint. Mr. Hawkins still suffers considerably from the pain, especially during the process of dressing the wounded finger. A lad named Charley Stewart received a revere blow on the side of the head from a base ball yesterday while playing with some schoolmates.

The little fellow was very badly hurt. He was conveyed to bis home on the corner of Twenty-seventh and West streets, where Dr. Legler attended to his wound. A gang of men have been at work on Adeline street, near the city limits, for some time past, putting a culvert in Tem-escal creek and filling it over with dirt. This is on the grade of the California and Railroad, and is being done so that tbe track can be laid across the creek.

It is nearly finished. POLICE COURT. The following business was transacted in tbe Police Court this morning: Wm. Kelley, battery; tried and dismissed. James 'King, violating a city ordinance; fined $10, or five days.

Flora Brown, drunk; pleaded guilty and fined 10, or five days. A. Taber, violating a city ordinance; set for May 16th. Ah Yam, Ah Cnarley, Ah Sara, Ah Sum, Ah Sam No. 2, Ah Chow, Ah Gee, Ah Ford, Ah Wong, Ah Row, Gow, Ah Jim, Ah Sam No.

3, Ah For, Ah Lim, Ah Jim No. 2, Ah Louie, Ah Tun, Ah Cue, Ah Ynck, Ah Shag, Ah Plug, Ah KJow, Ah Gawk, Ah Jim No. 3, Ab Lnn, Ah Jack, violating the cubic air ordinance; set for the 15th instant. The Blasdel Medal. The examination of the students of the Socket School will take place during next week, beginning on The graduating exercises will occur on Friday evening.

Next Thursday evening there will be prize speaking for the Blasdel gold medal, at Independent Church, beginning at 7 JO o'clock, A splendid programme has been arranged, concluding with tbe sparkling comedy "The Spanking Legacy." The Cantren Block Transfer. 1 Psrtof the consideration for the transfer of the Camron Block in this city to Mrs. Castle was the handsome Castle place with its' costly ornaments near Menlo Park, which, with was taken, in ex change for his property by Mr, Camron, Of the Recent Assassination in Ireland. Aolo Addresses by the Be-r. rather eieesom and Re.

Father Kins; at St. Mary's Ball Resolutions Adopted Condemning- the Mr. dors, St. Mary's Hall was well filled last night on the occasion of the reception of the Davitt Branch of the Land League held for the purpose of expressing indigna tion at ths recent murders in Ireland. Rev.

Father King presided, and seats on the platform were occupied by Rev. Father Gleeson, Rev. Father Serda and Laurence Nolan. The exercises were opened with a piano solo by Miss Josle Lynch. The Chairman when introducing the speaker of the evening said that they had been called there originally to rejoice over the dawn of a brighter day for Ireland, for the release of Parnell and Davitt, tor the resignation of Forster.

Were they mistaken: What -as caused their joy to be repressed so soon? It was now a question whether they should rejoice or feel abash eu and ashamed of their nationality, tor the asdfcssms dagger had stricken a fatal blow at the heart of their dear country. No matter what they might read, let them still hope that the deed might be traced to some other people. The dagger was NOT AN IBISH WEAPON, And alas for the day when it took the place of the shillelagh. There were cranks in every age and nation, and if it should turn out that a few Irishmen banded together to do this thing, tbey must be set down as cranks. The events of the last few days ought to give them confidence in the words of their pasters, when they warned them to beware of secret societies and their hidden plots.

He then introduced the Rev. Father Gleeson. Father Gleeson said that he was alwavs glad to join in the furtherance of the noble cause of the great national contest, now being waged in Ireland. Never, for generations, never for centuries had there been such auspicious omens as within the lat few years had been read by all who watched' the course of things in Ireland. The star uf Ireland was once more visible above toe political horizon behind which it went down at the time of the Union.

A dark cloud had rises within a few days' but it was only a passing cloud, and it would be disappointed by the ultimate achievement of NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE He was confident that the dark deed of a few days ago would never be traced directly or to that urreat representative body which now stood before the world as making a fight for Ireland. It was not the outcome of the teachings of theLeague and was universally abhored by its members'. Why then should it dash to the ground the hopes of a whole nation. If this were so no country on earth could raise its head for shame for the red hand ot the assassin had been raised in all of them. The assassination of Gar-Held could not be charged to the American people, and why, then, should the deed ot a reckless few be charged to the Iri4i people" Irishmen must not lose courage at this juncture and conclude that that cause for which tbey had so labored for the past few years was hopelessly lost.

It rather was their duty to REDOUBLE THEIR EFFORTS To strengthen the hands of those who were making Ireland's fight at home. The speaker then went on to urge those present to join and take an ac tive part in the League. The work of the League was by no means done although much had been accom plished. The evils of Irish landlordism were not fully understood, except by tbope who were intimately acquainted with its workings. The Land Lieague had its origin in the distress and famine, caused by the bad years following 1876.

Thousands would have perished as they perished in '48 of hunger, had it not been for the timely help sent from this country. At the same time the landlords were pressing for their rents, and a few patriotic gentlemen assembled in Dublin to devise means to save the poor, suffering people. At that meeting Michael Davitt was present, and the idea of the League was conceived and its name given by a priest who was at the meeting. Immediately alter that meeting, Davitt went down to Mayo, and on the spot where HIS FATHER HOUSE Had stood he held the first meeting of that great organization which had since made the world understand that Ireland had a cause worth working for. A kindly good feeling towards Ireland had been produced by the work of the League among nations and peoples no before its existence knew little and cared lens about Irish troubles.

More than that it had united the Celtic race in one great phalanx, which England, with all its power, had been unable to break. England had placed in the humiliating position of being compelled to mspend the laws of the country and to place herself in the category of the countries ruled by the King of Daho mey or the bhah of Persia. Speaking of the institution of landlordism, he said that the people living on tbe land in France, and the Netherlands were happy because they owned tbe land they worked on. In Ireland the people were flying from the country in myriads, because tbey were driven out by landlordism and the extortionate RACK-RENTING SYSTEM Established by the landlords, and it was the duty of every one within the sound of his voice never to rest until this monstrous institution was strangled. At the conclusion of Father Gleeson's speech Miss Elate Carmedy contributed a brilliant fantasia on the piano, which was encored.

Miss Louise Allen then sung a pleasing song, which was received with lond applause, and was also encored. Miss Mary Davis followed with several amusing comic songs, and Mr. Laurence Nolan read tbe following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, The feelings of joy and exaltation which filled the heart of every lover of Ireland at the tidings of tbe unconditional liberation of the patriotic leaders of the Irish people has been suddenly chilled by the cowardly act of an assassin; and. Whereas, This act aimed at the agents oftte foreign power, falls with CRCBHINO EFFECT On the brightening prospects which began to illumine the social and political sky of i-our suffering country, therefore, Resolved, That we condemn with feelings of abhorrence this attempt upon the lives of the recognised bead of the Government, and that we repudiate with feelings of just indignation any charge of responsibility or participation on the part of tbe Land League er other national organization in this dastardly deed. Raoiredy That while denouncing the perpetration of ierne.

we 'also condemn the proposed "Repression Act" as not only uncalled for to ths situation, bat a direct incitement to the commission of outrages, which just administration of law would JUtolvect, That we give our nnqnalifieet approval to tbe conduct ot tne gallant leaders, Parnell, Dillon, Davitt and tbe boast of fearless advocates of Ireland's rights, and that we pledge to' them anw our earnest and unqualified support in the future as in the pa 1" i The United Order of Chosen Friends, of San Francisco, will picnic at Badger's Park tomorrow. Fench and English Soldiers Under Orders for Egypt. The Khedive Bepqrted to be Master of the Situation. Mrs. Grarfields Pension Sain Storms and Cyclones.

SPECIAL TO THS TRIBUNE Appropvattome for Pemalema. Washington, May 13th, The Pension Appropriation bill has been completed. It appropriates $100,000,000, the exact amount recommended in the estimate. The appropriations for the current fiscal year amount to $50,000,000, and it is estimated that a further appropriation of $20,000,000 will be necessary to complete the service for that period. The new bill appro paiates for army pensions as follows Invalids, $74,000,000 widows, children and dependent relatives, $20,000,000 survivors ani widows of the war of 1812, $3,640,000 in all, $97,640,000.

For navy pensions: Invalids, widows, children and dependent relatives, ia $1,800,000. It provides that appropriations for navy pensions be paid from the income of the Navy Pension Fund, so far as it may be sufficient for the purpose. Dm ffes Rafa Storms and Cy-fe clones. Little Rock, Hay 13th. Recent reports show that rains hare done greater damage than was expected in Southeastern Arkansas.

The destruction is very great. Many acres of land are submerged and the crops destroyed. Colonel Vaughn lost crops worth $30,000. The loss in the vicinity of Conway county is estimated at 2100,000. Petkrsburh, May 13th.

A cyclone Wednesday completely razed the ground residences, barns and fences, and uprooted trees, and caused the washing away of bridges and bet down the growing crops. Parson, May 13th. Information has been received here that the storm which so nearly destroyed the coal mining camps of McAllister, on the 6th instant, also struck Mill Creek, destroying every house in the place except one. One man was killed and two children fatally hurt-Poolln jf Pssenjrer Hate. Chicago May 13th.

A meeting of the Managers and General Passeoger agents of the lines in the Joint Executive Committee, with reference to pooling passenger rates, continued yesterday. After a long discussion and the substitution of a new clause of contract, of technical and minor importance, the agreement, as formulated at the Sew York meeting, wa adopted, but no sign! tares were attatched. The Chairman of the Joint Committee was requested by resolution to call a mee'ing for May 24th, in New York city, for the purpose of executiug the contract and extending an Invitation to all roads net represented at this meeting to join the same. It is the express intention of such Hues as have already signed the agreement, toy their Passenger Agents, to executes thejgreeoient regardless of the position a-oimed by other ttnes. Sirs.

Garfield's Aekstv rledgments. Washington, May 13th. Senator Sherman has received the following Cleveland, May 8th. My Dear Sir I have received your note with enclosed notice of pension granted me for my husband's sake. I am truly mindful of the generous kindness shown the family of General Garfield, not onlv by friends, but by the National Legislature, and may 1 ask that you make acknowledgment of this in whatever way and by whatever expression my gratitude seems to you appropriate Wiih sentiments of high very truly yours, LrcRETiA 6.

Garfield. An Effective Proclmatlen." Fort Garland, May 13th. Dick Rod-gers, a Colorado cowboy, rode into Fort Garland, and ordered a soldier to light a cigar for him. The response was a bullet through his heart. Jim Catson, a stage robber, and who accompanied Rodgers, tried to retreat, but was given a desperate wound.

Rilrod Progress Crops. Atchison, May 13th. Only about eighteen miles of the Omaha extension of the Missouri Pacific Railroad remain to be completed. Track-laying is progressing rapidly on the whole line. It will be finished by June 1st.

Reports of crops from all points in Northern Kansas continue exceedingly favorable. Boston Wool Market. Boston, May 13th. The wool market remains quiet and steady, with good average business. Sales of the week amounted to 1,900,000 pounds of all kinds.

Fine fleeces are in better demand, and, as the stock is fast disappearing, there is a firmer feeling for them. The Khedive Blaster of tbe Sltaatiem Cairo, May 13th. Sultan Pasha has informed Arabi Beylthat if the army insists on deposing the Khedive, the Bedouins will enter Cairo. The Khedive evidently has the Bedouins at his back, and seems master of the situation. Pen -sylvan Politics.

Philadelphia, May 13th. Charles S. Wolfe, of Pennsylvania, telegraphs a friend that he never sought, bargained for or consented to accept a place on the Cameron State ticket. Beaera to a French Woman. Washington, May 13th.

The Marquise de Chambern, with her fonr children, were escorted to Yorktown by Colonel Peyton, and shown the spot where Cornwall is signed the articles of capitulation. Tbe Preach Sqaadron Under Orders. London, May 13th. The French Mediterranean Squadron at Toulon is ordered to prepare for Egypt. Trying- to Blew ap the Iord Mayar.

Losdok, May 13th. The canister discovered on the railing ot the Lord Mayor's mansion, was filled with blasting powder English. Sqnadraa for the Mediterranean' Lohdok, May 13th. The Admiralty has ordered the Chnnel squadron, now in dock, to be ready by Saturday, the 38th Inst. It will proceed to the Meditersneaik German Iron Monlders, New York, May 13th.

Among those who landed at Castle Garden were a party of German iron moulders going to Pittsburg. ljeetwre by Oav. Perkins Frest. Napa, May 13th. Governor Perkins lectured here last night on "The Destiny of California.

There was a heavy frost this morning, which has greatly damaged the fruit crop in many parts of the valley, i Steward for tba flayer mt Adrian. Adbtar, May 13th Sheriff Bid well and Prosecuting Attorney Watts have offered reward of 92,000, and the city 91,000 reward, for fthe capture of T. J. Navin, the absconding Mayor. British VmmI Ashere.

Dm Bbacb May 13 The British steamer Pliny has gone ash ore, and. wilt probably be a tatalloss. Shs has on board of coffee from Bio, "No, not now," said the President, smiling. "Don't yon like to fishf! asked the young Westerner, Oh, yes," was the reply. "1 frequently go fishing.

I caught a fifty-pound salmon ia the St. Lawrence once." "Do you like to come here, Mr. Ar. thurf "Yes, I do, Sam," responded the Pres. ideot, with a touch of sadness in his tviuv.

bu a wiuuwer, sua my wile used to life in that house," pointing to an humble-looking frame building. "I think it's funny for you to be here," continued Sam, hauling np bis line and looking disgusted when he found his bait gone ana no nsn on tne hook, Ain you afraid of getting shot like Mr. Garfield?" "No, replied the President, "I never think of that. I like to stroll around, and especially to come down here?" "If I was a rich man like you, Mr. Arthur," said the boy, "and had all the carriages and horses yoa have, 1 would not come walking around here.

I would ride Out to Great Falls and fish." Gen. Arthur laughed at the artlessness of the boy, and said he was going to Great Falls some of these days to fish. "Are you going to Jhe circus, Mr. Arthur?" broke in Sam abruptly. "No; are you?" "Yes, indeed; I wouldn't miss the circus for anything.

Gov. Pacheco is going to take me in his carriage. It's two miles, you know, and we've got to ride, ni a. i. iuj say wiey ve got an Dig elephant.

You ought to go and see it, Mr. Arthur." "I would like to do so," said the President, "bnt I can't go this afternoon, Sam. I guess you bad better come and take dinner with me. Pull up your line and let na oa." "No, indeed," was the quick reply;" "can't get me to dinner to-day. I'm going to the circus.

I'd rather go to a circus iv timik thftn rfinn 1 "Wall." said th PmMant "let us walk up the street any way. It's near time for the circus; "That's so," said Sam, pulling up his line and staffing the major part in hia pocket. I'll go along with yon, Mr. Arthur." They walked up the street a short distance, Sam holding on by the President's hand. "Why," he broke out suddenly, "we all; like you, Mr.

Arthnr, because of your appointment of Mr. Teller. Her-bert likes you, too." "Who is Herbert asked the Presi- aenc "He's my big brother. He's twelve years old, and be likes you. 111 bric him up to see you." "All was the genial response.

"Both of you can come up to the White House and have dinner with me some day, and I'll drive you out to the Great Kails; where we will have some good "That'll be bully cried Sam. His eyes brightened as he saw carriage driving toward them. He yelled to tbe coachman to stop. "There's Governor Pacheco," he shouted. The Governor Stepped out of tbe carriage and advanced toward the President, and Sam sang out: Mr.

Arthur, this ia my friend Governor I want you to know him. I'll go with voa now, Governor. Good day, Mr. Arthur," relinquishing his hold of the President's hand, and General Arthur and Gov. Pacheco separated.

The boy shouted: "Oh, Mr. Arthur, you mast go to the circus when Jumbo They say he is the biggest elephant in the world. You had better drive down and take'me with you when he comes." The President laughingly assented to the DroDOsition. It was verv. evident that Sam thought more of Governor Pacheco than he did of the President, and more of the circus than be did of both.

Tale College J-ole. "The child is father' to the man." Hence the child would be paternal grandfather to the man's child. But the latter child, being also father to the man, would ber therefore, his own paternal grandfather. Hence this latter chill would have two paternal grandfathers, both children, of whom he himself was one. Now, this rule being UBivereal, the Other ohild would be likewise hia own grandfather, and hence great greatgrandfather fo the before-mentioned child.

But these two children were eacn latner to uie an, a state oi a-ir9 which can' be accounted for on'y on the ground that one of them was a steo-father. That is, they both married tha same wife. It is presumable that tha one who was great-great-grandfather the other married her first; for, if not, tbe other would have -married one of hia direct female ancestors before she was married. This borders on the improbable. It is, then, onlv left to assnrss that the child married his great-great-grand mother after the.death of hia great-great-grandfather.

This brings ns to a conclusion far more startling than tht of Mr. Wordsworth, viz. The child ii step-great-great-grandfather to lutneeir. So was it wben the world began. If so, this is a convincing argument on the eid ot evolution.

Yale Jteeord. Stealing; Children. The recent theft of a little girl by a Gipsy reminds the Vienna Istue Irt Pre of numerous instances of t' heartless crime which bave been tected in that city. Twenty years such cases were not uncommon. Oue I the most fiendish of them caused rr? excitement in Vienna.

An old woman had been accustomed to sit beg for alms day after day at a corner, bne neld in ber arms a la. child, whose piteous cries attract 1 Attention of 'passers-by, and so ex their sympathy that the old fast getting rich from the coins v. they dropped into her lap. At 1 suspicion was excited and the made an investigation. They found child's back covered with minute v.

At one point half tbe shell of a clang to the skin, and when it tacbed out ran a spider, the cause, ot tne cnuas course the old Rend who I I this piece of devilish -to prison, bnt it is an -she was not cut np and 1 Further inquiry rrovel had beea :3 frc 1 1 3.