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JOY AT SACRAMENTO. Success of the Plan to Bring Power From Folsom. WORKED LIKE A CHARM. AU-Night Watchers Rewarded for Their Patient Vigil. BREAKING OF A QUADRANT.

It Prevents the Starting of the Vast Machinery In the Power-House. SACRAMENTO, July were watchers in Sacramento last night, patient watchers, who, without murmur, waited until the wee sma' hours of the morning in hopes that the great wheels in the electric power-house at Sixth and streets would have the power applied to them and give even one revolution. Those wheels meant so much to that waiting croup of men, composed as it was of all grades, from the Jiumble laborer to the wealthy capitalist. To the laborer and artisan it meant lucrative employment; to the merchant increased patronage; to the capitalist return for the immense capital invested in a work whose beginning dated back nearly ten years. To him it meant the realization of the object, to the perfection of which he had bent every faculty at his command, enlisted the best talent available and devoted an immense amount of valuable time; to residents it meant a city of the future, a manufacturing city that wouid spread and increase in all directions, introducing new industries and a corresponding increase in the valuation of property.

There were other watchers in the city. Out on the green, near Slitter's Fort, was bivouacked a detail from the artillery company awaiting the Bignal to herald to the sleeping city the glad news that meant so much to all, with the cannon roar. And in the carhouse near by watched a body of men whose daily salary depends upon that power and who were more than anxious to send their cars speeding over the various street lines. Within the power-house the scene was picturesque and well worthy the brush of an artist, partially illuminated by huge locomotive headlights that cast broad Btreams of light across the lloor, only serving to make the gloomy corners more obscure. The huge machinery loomed up in ungainly forms like some misshapen slumbering giant, only waiting a call to activity.

in all directions about the immense structure, in almost every conceivable position, were dozing bodies of men, waiting for the first ring of the telephone bell that would indicate that operations at the further end of the line, twenty-two miles distant, were complete, and that the moment had arrived when the slumbering giant would arouse and bend his strength to move the wheels of manufacture. There was one watcher in that building who displayed as much interest iv the proceedings as any one present. Over a week ago one of the employes sustained serious injuries by the slipping of one of the massive pieces of shafting. Unable to move himself, ne demanded that he be conveyed from his home to 6eethe initial movement of the wheels; despite all persuasions he persisted in his demand, and at last his request was acceded to. A reclining chair was procured, and the sufferer, carefully covered to protect him from the night air which blew chill from the waters of the neighboring Blough, was carried bodily by strong arms to the interior of the power-house.

As the hours dragged on more and more of the watchers, overcome by weariness, dropped into slumber, and from distant corners came those nasal sounds that indicate so truly that the cares of life are forgotten. At last the welcome sound of the telephone bell ranjr out, and in an instant all was excitement and bustle. Sleeping men sprang into activity, lanterns were lighted like magic and a cluster of men pushed and crowded to gain a foothold near the telephone-box. As Engineer Leghthipe answered the ring and uttered "Hello," everything became silent. "Hello, Jewert.

Are you all ready?" 'Yes, with the exception that we can only admit three-fourths of the volume to the pipe." "Well, that's sufficient. Let her go at first, and don't exceed 200 revolutions." "All right," was the response, and twenty-two miles away the water-gate was opened, the huge dynamo began turning, and the fluid which means so much to Sacramento was turned on to the copper pathway leading to the waiting men. Early in the afternoon six incandescent lights had been arranged on a board and connected with the distributing wires to indicate the first arrival of the power before its voltage became sufficiently strong to move the lever of the indicator. Before this board was gathered a group of men, while anotner group surrounded the voltage indicator on the distributing switchboard. But before the first faint glimmer of light arrived to herald the approach of the mighty agent there was a demand of "Way there!" and, borne by six strong men, the reclining chacr of the invalid was carried through the gToup of expectant spectators and deposited before the row of incandescent lights.

The next moment a glimmer of light tinged the fiber in the glass globe, and the cry rang out, "Here she is." Gradually it grew brighter and brighter. One of the fibers in the adjoining globes began gleaming, until at last, as the entire number ac- quired brilliancy and lighted the interior of the immense unfinished structure, throwing into relief the numerous pulleys, belts and machinery of the plant, the long tension of waiting and suspense was broken. The success of the enterprise assured and the result which was awaited with expectancy in all portions of the civilized world was proven to be success. Longdistance transmission of electric power was no longer a theory it was a reality. One more step was taken within the doors of the electric world whose threshold even the Wizard Edison, that master of the magic fluid, admits has been but barely crossed.

For nearly two hours the current was allowed to gather strength, while various switches and inductors were tested, and then, just as the hand of the enpineer was lifted to the switch that would open the circuit to the huge motor that turns the long line of shafting and start the dynamos into action, the sharp ring of the telephone bell sounded and word came that the quadrant of the governor on the turbine wheel had broken at Folsom and the plant would have to snut down, as it was feared that the wheel would gather speed and escape control. This quadrant is a small iron casting, very brittle, and, as Engineer Leghtbipe declares, should have been formed of cast steel. The governor, of which it forms a part, acts similarly to the governor of a steam engine, controlling the amount of water supply adjmitted to the turbines ami regulating the speed. In' a few minutes the brilliant incondescents died out, the groups of men dispersed and the happy invalid was conveyed to his home. The wheels had not moved, but the power had arrived, and even the skeptics retired to rest, fully assured of the reality.

The account published in this morning's Call of the benefit to be derived by this city and State by the successful results of last night's trial at Folsom was read with intense interest by all, and has not oniy been productive of high hopes, but has been instrumental in informing hundreds of the workings of this gieat plant. Shortly after the arrival of the train from San Francisco conveying the morning papers to this place, the agent of The CALLconveyed several hundred copies of the paper to the power-house and distributed them to the workmen, and in a minute work entirely ceased, foreman and laborer alike eagerly read and favorably commented upon the enterprise displayed by The Call in giving such a comprehensive account of the greatest of all enterprises for the longdistance transmission of electric power. Another quadrant has been made and it is expected that the plant will be started before daylight to-morrow morning. A Sacramento Disappearance, SACRAMENTO, July H. B.

Humphreys, a mail-carrier in this city, has been missing since Wednesday evening. He has been in the employ of the Postoffice Department ten or twelve years. His description is as Height about 5 feet 8 inches, weight 145 pounds, dark hair, dark complexion. Ho wore a dark suit of clothes, a derby hat and laced shoes. He is well known in this city, and cause is assigned for his disappearance.

tTill Have a Chamber of Commerce. SACRAMENTO, July A large and enthusiastic meeting of representative business men was held here to-night for the purpose of considering the formation of a chamber of commerce. It was presided over by the Mayor, and it was decided to organize the chamber. A committee of fifteen was appointed to formulate a plan, prepare by-laws and nominate officers for the organization, and report as soon as possible. Coluxa'x Suit Against Glenn County.

SACRAMENTO, July The case of Colusa against Glenn County for the recovery of $1(322 72, alleged to have been apportioned to Glenn County by the State Board of Equalization as half of the assessment of the" Northern Railroad Company, was argued and submitted before Superior Judge Hinkson here to-day. Plaintiff and defendant were thirty days' time in which to file the briefs. Ad Heirs for Valuable Property. SACRAMENTO, JuJy city property has been sold here to the amount of only. The city bought in Front-street piece for $130, belonging to the heirs of J.

W. Winan's estate, who are unknown. If not redeemed in three years it will be sold at auction. BETTER STOCKTON WATER It Will Shortly Be Supplied by the Blue Lakes Company. Electric Motor Power Also to Be Derived From the Proposed New System.

STOCKTON, July The Stockton Water Company has been absorbed by the Blue Lakes Company, which was organized several years' ago in San Francisco and Oakland. The owners of the stock of the Stockton company have accepted stock in the Blue Lakes Company in payment, or at any rate in part payment, for their interests, and President McMurtry of the Stockton corporation becomes president of the Blue Lakes concern. The Blue Lakes are situated in the Sierra Nevada range, northeasterly from this city, and the water is clear, pure and ice cold, and it is proposed to pipe it to Stockton and utilize it here for domestic and power purposes. The object of absorbing the Stockton company was to obtain its distributing system, through which the clear water of the mountain lakes will be piped to consumers. The water will be brought here through a steel pipe, sufficiently strong at its lower end to resist jrreat pressure, as the water will have a head of 900 A portion of this power will be used in generating electricity for general use.

The scheme contemplates the furnishing of electricity in any amount desired -for purposes of illumination or manufacturing. As the waterpipes now laid here are not strong enough to resist a head of 900 feet the pressure will be lessened in admitting water to the distributing system from the main conduit, but will still be great enough, it is said, to permit of the use of tire hydrants without an engine. The pipes will sland a pressure sufficient to throw a stream much higher taan any tire-engine here can throw one. Engineers are now at work on the plans mid the scheme will be carried out as soon as possible. One of the main stockholders in the Blue LaKes Company is expected to arrive here next week.

tOFFJER TO SAXTA BARBARA. Capitalists Desirous of Erecting an JEx- tensive Jiathhouse There. SANTA BARBARA, July M. B. McDuffie, president of the Board of Trade, is in receipt of a proposition from outside capitalists offering to erect a handsome and extensive modern bathhouse, with all improved" facilities, opposite the end of the boulevard, on the site occupied by the present establishment, providing the city will give them an advantageous lease and make certain other concessions.

Prompt action will probably be taken. Snnia liarbara Assessment. SANTA BARBARA, July The County Assessor to-day filed his report, showing arise in valuation throughout the cotfhty of over half a million dollars. The total valuation of all property is $13,939,685. Suit to Foreclose.

SANTA BARBARA, July Mahoney to-day brought a foreclosure suit against Thomas W. Moore et the amount involved being $25,000, secured by lands lying near Santa Barbara. A Traver Woman's Fatal Fall. TRAVER, July Mrs. Oswald Krenz, living near Traver, is dying from injuries received in a fall from a load of hay.

She had been assisting her husband in the loading, and they were returning to the barn. She was standing near the edge of the load and lost her equilibrium, striking the ground on her back with great force, hurting her spine. She received internal injuries. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1895. ALBERT CARR IN JAIL The Son of the Well- Known Owner of Carmelita.

SWINDLES HIS FRIENDS. Drew Worthless Checks and Cashed Them In Several Towns. WENT ON A PROLONGED SPREE. He Admits His Guilt and Attributes His Downfall to the Use of Drink. LOS ANGELES, Jnly Albert Carr, better known as "Al" Carr, was arrested at a well-known roadhouse to-night located between here and Santa Barbara and lodged in the County Jail charged with obtaining money under false pretenses.

The complaint was sworn out by John T. Henry of Santa Monica. Carr has been on a prolonged spree for the last month, and traveled in short jaunts as far north as San Francisco and as far south as San Diego, enjoying his own peculiar pleasures to their utmost. At such points as he found himself out of funds he would draw checks for different amounts on the local banks. It was an easy matter for him to find banks and individuals to cash them, on account of the prominence of his family and their well-known financial standing.

Mrs. Jennie C. Carr, his mother, is well known all over the coast as a brilliant writer on horticultural subjects, and is one of the very wealthy residents of Pasadena. She was the owner of tbe famous house and grounds in Pasadena called "Carmelita," where Helen Hunt Jackson conceived and accomplished most of her work on the now famous novel "Ramona." Modjeska and other famous people were entertained in the beautiful home of the Carrs, and the sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. Carr in her affliction.

The son, who now occupies a cell in the County Jail, owes his downfall entirely to drink and loose companions. Every effort has been made for his reformation by his family and friends, but to-night's episode proves them to have been of no avail. The young man, who is now about 35 years of age, is also wanted at San Diego, Redondo and other points, and is known to have victimized prominent merchants in this city. He freely admits his guilt, and attributes his downfall to drink, and states the amount of money he secured by his crooked methods to be somewhere between $600 and $1000. He will be sent to Santa Monica for trial to-morrow.

PEACE AT LOS ANGELES. A long- Standing Contest Settled by the Jiftiijnatinn of Superintendent Search. LOS ANGELES, July The long struggle between the Board of Education and P. W. Search, Superintendent of Public Schools, was ended to-day by the following resignation, which was accepted Los Angeles, July 12.

Gentlemen: I hereby resign my position as Superintendent of Schools of the city of Lob Angeles, said resignation to take effect on the date of acceptance. Respectfully, P. Search. Mr. Search will draw $183 salary and retire, and the long-standing difficulty will be settled.

Professor Foshay, Assistant Superintendent will, in all probability, take his place. A BIG CONTRACT. It Will Provide for the Paving of a Los Angeles Street. LOS ANGELES. July of the largest contracts ever Jet at one time on the Pacific Coast was recommended by the Board of Public Works to-day for the paving of Main street from Ninth to Thirtyseventh.

The lowest bid was that of the Union Pavine Company, $11. 80 per lineal foot, and it was awarded to that company. The expense will be something over $150,000. MARE ISLAND'S JfORCX. It Has Been Increased Till Over a Thousand Men Are at Work.

VALLEJO, July Owing to increased activity in the yard, brought about by the taking upof the Adams repairs, the force of the yard has been raised till now nearly 1050 men are working, not counting men, officers or clerks of departments. Last Wednesday was payday, when there was distributed $35,000 for the previous two weeks. During the past year over $1,000,000 has been expended at Mare Island for labor alone. The coppering of the Hartford is being rushed, and she will be able to come out of the basin in about a week. The Philadelphia will then dock for cleaning and painting.

Large numbers of men are being examined daily at the receiving ship Independence, the immediate design being to work in conjunction whh Captain Reed at San Francisco in securing the complement for the Olympia. Gunner Tresselt has been detached from the Philadelphia and left Wednesday for New York on a month's leave. Lieutenant George M. Stoney, long time aid to Commandant Howison, has been transferred "to the Philadelphia. He is a very popular and skillful officer.

Carpenter George H. Warford has been detached from duty at Mare Island and ordered temporarily to the Olympia until that vessel reaches Asiatic waters, when he will join the Charleston. QUEEX SEQUOIA. Voting to Decide Who She It to He to Close To-Xiffht. EUREKA, July T0-morrow at 8:30 o'clock r.

m. the contest for Queen of the carnival will terminate. Friends of each aspirant seem equally saneuine of victory, and it is believed 40,000 votes will be cast to-morrow alone. To-night the vote stands as follows: Miss Mathews, MissHaight, Miss Evans, 9200. The choice of Prime Minister to Queen Sequoia has fallen upon Lawrence F.

Puter, sagacious counsel will be relied upon to guide beauty's Queen through her brief but happy reign. POWDER-MILL, EXPLOSION. One of the Buildings of the California Powder Works Destroyed. SANTA CRUZ, July There was An explosion this morning at 9:40 o'clock at one of the mills at the California Powder Works, situated about two miles and a half from this city, in the San Lorenzo Canyon. The explosion occurred in the shotgun smokeless powder buildine, which is one of the smaller mills across the river from the main building.

There was not a great amount of powder in the building, and the noise from the explosion was not very great, but in the vicinity of the powder works the ground was heavily shaken as by an earthquake. The building was burned and the loss is about $2000. The mill will be immediately rebuilt. George Sweihart, who worked in the mill, was considerably burned about the face and one of his arms, but will be able to be at work in a few days. SANTA CJtUZ EXDEATORERS.

Large Attendance at the Opening of the County Convention. SANTA CRUZ, July The county Christian Endeavor convention is being held in the Soquel Congregational church, and there is a large attendance, delegations being present from the society throughout the county. The sessions opened at half-past 1 this afternoon with a song and praise service. The address of welcome was given by the pastor of the church, Rev. A.

B. Snyder, and the response was given by Rev. T. M. Boyd of Watson vi lie.

Papers were read on "How to Conduct a Social," by Mrs. Laura Miller of Sky land, and on "The Importance of the Lookout 1 by Howard S. Holway of this city. The pastors present made remarks on "Helpful Thoughts on Endeavor Work," and junior exercises were conducted by the Sonuei juniors. A supper was served by the "Soquel young people to the visiting delegates.

A street meeting preceded the evening service in the church, led by Alexander Beck, the county president. The church was crowded in the evening, many delegates arriving from Santa Cruz and Watsonville by team. The service was opened with a praise service led by Lucy Avery of Santa Cruz. Next on the programme were Chinese exercises by delegates from the Chinese Congregational societies of Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Mrs.

Belle Lindsay gave a report on junior and committee work, gleaned from the Sacramento convention. A talk on "Good Citizenship of Endeavorers" was given by E. H. Board man. The address of the evening was by Rev.

J. G. Taylor of Santa Cruz. The services were interspersed with music. PORTLAND RAILROAD CASE Conclusion of the Hearing In the Oregon Short Line Suit.

It Is Believed That a Foreclosure of the Mortgage Will Be Decreed. PORTLAND, July The final hearing of the Oregon Short Line foreclosure case on the failure to pay the interest on the consolidated before Judge Bellinger concluded this afternoon, and was taken under advisement till Monday. The arguments of the attorneys were confined mainly to the jurisdiction of the court over the case. Attorney Snow, for the first-mortgage bondholders and the Union Pacific receivers, endeavored to have this question alone considered, but the court decreed that it could be decided along with the question of foreclosure. The court intimated what his decision would be 0:1 the latter point should he decide the Circuit Court has jurisdiction.

"Corporations should pay their debts," said he. "The money lent on mortgages was received and used by the Oregon Short Line, and the debt is not disputed." Should Judge Bellinger decree foreclosure the process will not be concluded till Judge banbqrn, whose circuit covers Wyoming, wherein there is a portion of the line, and Judge Merritt of Utah have concurred in the opinion. When this shall have been done the road must be sold at puolic auction to satisfy the $10,000, 000 consolidated mortgage issued by the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern in 1889. and held in trust by the American Loan and Trust Company, on which interest has not been paid. The sale will give the Union Pacific, the American Loan and Trust Company or any interested concern an opportunity to purchase it.

Senator Dolph, counsel for the trust company, in his argument, read a telegram from St. Paul, quoting a rather startling statement of Senator John M. Thurston, attorney on the other side, in which he some weeks ago said inadvertently in his argument before Judge Sanbonj: "I know why the mortgage hasn't been foreclosed already by the decree of the Oregon court. Plaintiffs ate entitled to a decree on a foreclosure bill." This is a practical admission of the trust company's contention, and will, perhaps, influence Judge Bellinger to so hold. JiO A Its OF SAX MATEO Declared to He Some of the Beat in the REDWOOD CITY, July The State Bureau of Highways met the Board of Supervisors and citizens this afternoon at the Courthouse.

The roads in the Third district were reported by the Commissioners to be among the best of any visited in the State. The Commissioners secured valuable data about road sprinkling, which will be embodied in a report to the Legislature and explained to other counties. A more perfect record of road bills was urged. The authorities were advised to get deeds and record the title to every piece of road upon which county money was spent. Concrete bridges were declared cheaper than steel bridges, and wooden bridges were said to be out of date.

A steel bridge, it was stated, will last forty years, while concrete will last forever. I'he best road-making material the Commissioners had seen in the county was the cement rock from Belmont. Road improvements, they said, should be of a permanent character, not temporary makeshifts. In regard to the boulevard. Commissioner Maraden Mansen said San Francisco must be looked to; that it was a necessity for San Francisco, and that in that city enough money was wasted annually on road construction to build many miles of boulevard.

John Hudson Dies at Yaltrjo. VALLEJO, July Ex-Sergeant John Hudson, U. S. M. died last night at his residence in this city after a short illness.

The deceased was a native of Canada, 48 years of age. The sergeant served over twenty years in the navy and was recognized as one of the finest drillmasters in the entire marine corps. For years he was instructor of expert evolutions nt the Mare Island barracks, where he enjoyed the high esteem of officers and men. The funeral will probably be under the auspices of the naval authorities. Captain Maguire Seriously 111.

VALLEJO, July Captain John Maguire of this city is lying at the point of death and may pass away before morning. Captain Maguire's residence in Vallejo has extended over a period of nearly forty years, and by keen business instincts he has amassed a large fortune. He is identified with many important interests, but is best known as proprietor of the Vallejo and Mare Island ferry line. The captain is about 70 years of age and a native of Ireland. Vallrjo'B Militia to Disband.

VALLEJO. July Efforts by the citizens of this place to have a local military company retained have proved futile and orders have been issued to the members of Company Second Infantry, to turn in at once all State property. The members of the company are somewhat divided as to whether or not retention would be advisable; but for the most part the more experienced men feel under the circumstances it is just aa well to let things go as they are. SHERIFFS TO EXPLAIN. Charges of Deputies Alleged to Be Fraudulent.

SPECIFIC CASES CITED. The Accounts of San Francisco and Alameda to Be Investigated. OTHER BILLS NOT PASSED. Fish Commissioners to Appear Before the State Board of Examiners. SACRAMENTO, July At the meeting of the State Board of Examiners this afternoon several weighty matters were presented to their attention.

After they had signed sundry minor bills, Civil Engineer Maude appeared before that body and made a statement in regard to exnenditures contracted by the bureau before the commencement of the forty-seventh fiscal year. Amonsr other items appeared one in the sum of $175, contracted for a team of horses. Attorney-General Fitzgerald inquired if, considering the present value of horseflesh, this was not an exorbitant price. Engineer Maude replied that the bureau had since the purchase been offered $325 for their bargain, and that in the long run it was far cheaper to support a good animal than it was a scrub. The team was used twenty-six days in every month on bureau business, and good animals were requisite.

This explanation seemed satisfactory and the bill was taken under consideration. Fish Commissioner Morrison was called before the board to explain an item for expenses in the case of the people vs. Mc- Farland, Deputy Fish Commissioner, which in reality consisted of attorney fees paid in defense of a suit for damages instituted by two men who, after being arrested for illegal fishing, were acquitted of the charge by a jury. Mr. Morrison stated that he was positively unable to give any information on the subject, as during his incumbency no bill had been presented at any meeting of the board during his presence and only three meetings had been held.

He had received official notice of two of the meetings to decide on the distribution of fish received. There had been no notice given, as the matter demanded immediate attention. Attorney-General Fitzgerald, addressing Morrison, said: "In other words the members of the board seem to ignore you in matters pertaining to its interests. The law is explicit and states that all bills must be approved by the Board of Fish Commissioners before appearing before this body. This bill for legal services will not be allowed nor any others approved at present, and at the next meeting of the board those gentlemen will be notified to appear and explain matters." At this decision a twinkle appeared in the executive's eye, and the Governor warmly shook hands with Commissioner Morrison, and that gentleman took his departure.

Dr. Lane, secretary of the State Board of Health, appeared and explained satisfactorily various items connected with the bills of that body, and they passed without further cavil. Secretary of State Brown introduced a resolution providing nineteen telephones for the various departments of the State and State institutions, if satisfactory terms can be procured from the telephone of the instruments to be for the Capitol building, one for the Bank Commissioners, one each for the Railroad Commissioners and Clerk of the Supreme Court, two for San Quentin, one each for Folsom, the Attorney-General's office in San Francisco and for every State institution. The secretary of the board was instructed to make inquiries as to terms, and action was deferred on the matter until some future meeting. The secretary of the board read a statement to the effect that when he entered upon the duties of the office he found a mass of Sheriffs' claims that were not acted upon because great differences were discovered between the claims of the Sheriffs of San Francisco and Alameda, as compared with the charges of the Sheriffs of other counties making similar trips to the same destination, and invariably the charges of the former were larger.

For instance, the hotel bills of the San Francisco and Alameda Cc-unty Sheriffs at Tkiah for two men are $10, while the Sheriffs of Marin and Sonoma counties enter claims for two men at the same place for but $4. Sheriff Whelan of San Francisco, who was present, said "Having had no opportunity for investigation, I have been obliged to accept the statement of my deputies. I believed these to be correct, especially when I had as a criterion the claims of previous Sheriffs during the past years, which were allowed oy former boards. My men state they cannot make the trip in the time claimed they should. I shall try it myself next "In the meantime you have no other excuse to otter then, Sheriff?" queried the Attorney-General.

"None; save thnt all former Sheriffs have done the same. My bills are no larger than theirs, allowed by former boards." "Is it true that deputies charge more that actual expenses and pocket the difference?" asked Secretary of State Brown. "As to that I cannot say but if they do and I find it out there will be new material in the Sheriff office at San Francisco," replied the official from that place. "The Sheriff should inquire into this, and should also carefully procure the services of reliable men," said the Attorney-General. "Now here is a statement relating to a claim of Sheriff White, in which it is stated that the deputies rode on a freight train without paying fare and charged for fare, and that they also charged for hotel expenses at West's Hotel in Santa Clara, when in reality they did not stop at the place, and charged for a meal in a town they never entered.

"Now, if this be true, I shall institute criminal proceedings against these parties as soon as an investigation can be made and my deputies can prepare the necessary papers. Sheriffs should get deputies who do not commit such crimes, if they are committed, for, if true, they are the worst form of petty larceny, and I intend to sift this matter to the bottom." know nothing about it," interrupted Mr. White who appeared for his father. "We have to take the deputy's won! for it. "We expected better things from a representative of the People's party," jocularly remarked his Excellency, "especially after all their campaign promises." This produced a hearty laugh on all sides.

Sheriff Buckner of Kings County stated in answer to a question by the Attorney- General that he had refused to sign the affidavit attached to the Sheriff's blank relative to traveling on a pass, for the reason that it was a repetition of the former oath. "My bills under the former system of blanks," he said, "were never questioned, and it is humiliating to me, having always been considered a man of honor, to be obliged to sign an affidavit that I do not travel on a pass, when such an act would be a direct violation of the law and subject me to the forfeiture of my office." "Sheriff Buokner, I have long known you as a man of strict integrity," said Secretary of State Brown, "and you were not called before this board because of any doubt as to your honesty, but for the purpose of ascertaining your reason for crossing out the clause. The latter was not inserted for your benefit, nor for that of any other person in particular. We believe that there are Sheriffs who have ridden on railroad passes, and if we ever catch one he will be dealt with with due severity." Attorney-General Fitzgerald added comments to the same effect, and an adjournment was taken until Friday next. FERTILE CUYAMA VALLEY.

The Succulent Grasses Being Crowded Out by Worthless Foxtail. Crying Need for a Good Wagon Road From This Locality to Santa Barbara. SANTA BARBARA, July R. J. Wood and William Owen have returned from a trip to the Cuyama, the extensive and fertile mountain valley lying in eastern Santa Barbara County and running a short distance over the Ventura line.

The gentlemen, who own a valuable alabaster mine there, made the trip by wagon road, via Santa Maria. They report a singular lack of feed in the fertile valleys of the upper county this year, and attribute this scarcity to the spread of the foxtail grass, worthless for fodder, and which is crowding out the succulent native grasses. Water is flowing in the Cuyama Creek, a circumstance almost unknown at this season, but water is very scarce on the great ranges, and places where horses or cattle can be watered are often fifteen miles of rough travel apart. These gentlemen report a considerable population in the east end of the Cuyama, who bitterly complain that they are cut off from communication with market, except through rocky passes and over rough roads to Santa Maria, Bakersfield and Ventura, where they are forced to do their trading. A county road was once surveyed from Santa Barbara to this locality, by way of Romero Canyon and following Mono Creek lor a distance of ten miles.

By this route distance would be from forty to fifty miles, and the Cuyama people are unanimous in urging its completion. They promise, if the county will undertake its construction, to build to the summit of the San Rafael range themselves, and to bring all their custom, amounting to not less than $10,000 annually, to Santa Barbara in case this is done. These settlers represent only the nucleus of a large population which would promptly gather in this productive region if facilities of travel thither were improved. There are already considerable stretches of excellent road along this proposed route, and for many more miles it would only be necessary to define a wagon track through a rolling country, confining the cost of roadbuilding to a comparatively short portion of the distance. A "Sew Boundary Monument.

SAN DIEGO, July Contractor Palmer at Tia Juana to-day, seventeen miles below here, on the border, is setting up a new gray -granite monument to mark the Mexican boundary, in place of the one sunk in the quicksand during the winter floods in Tia Juana Valley. F. B. Grant's Big Flag. SAN DIEGO.

July 1 T. S. Grant has had a big flag made here of the best American bunting for a pole on the tower of his mansion on Prospect Hill, overlooking the city, and by his order a forty-fifth star has been added, in anticipation of the admission of Utah. The Lurline at San Diego, SAN DIEGO, July 12. D.

Spreckels and party, on the yacht Lurline, anchored in the bay off Coronado at 8 A. from Catalina. MADURA'S DROWNED CHiyESE. The Coroner's Investigation Shows That Death Was Due to Accident. MADER July Coroner Payne and Assistant District Attorney Brown returned to-day from the north fork of the San Joaquin, where they have been investigating the cause of the death of the eight Chinamen, who were found dead some time ago in the river.

But one of the bodies was recovered from the water, the river being so swift and deep at that point that it was impossible to proceed in the search with any prospect of success. From the evidence that could be gathered it was clear that the death of the Chinamen was due to accjdent. The ferry, a little distance above where the body was found, is propelled across the stream by means of two ropes. This was found in the middle of the stream, hanging there by one of the pulley-ropes and rising and sinking in the water. The Chinamen were undoubtedly Tgradually washed off the ferry while attempting to cross.

The Chinese companies have a number of Chinamen dragging the river for the bodies, but so far they have not met with any success. ACCIDEST AT EUREKA. Brakeman John floods Has Both Legs Cut Off by an Engine. EUREKA, July The north ietty of the breakwater was the scene of a sorrowful accident this morning. John Woods, a popular young brakeman, in attempting to pick up a coupling-pin while the train was in motion, lost his balance and fell under the locomotive.

Young Woods' agility saved his body from the wheels, but his legs were caught ana both feet were cut off at the ankles. It is not known whether or not his injuries will prove fatal. HAPPY CHAUTAUQUANS Forty-Six Graduates Receive Their Diplomas. CLOSE OF THE SESSION. One of the Most Successful Meetings Ever Held by the Society.

PROFESSOR JORDAN'S ADDRESS. It Arouses the Enthusiasm of His Large Audience to a High Pitch. PACIFIC GROVE. July was the last day for the Chautauquans and it closed one of the most successful conventions that the society has ever held. There was not much actnai work accomplished, except the winding up of some of the classes, but the time was devoted to the commencement exercises for the class of '95, which graduated to-day.

Some of the classes are to be extended this year, as the work could not be finished during the convention. The classes have rapidly of late years, and the courses are more thorough, consequently more time has to be added. David Starr Jordan opened the day with an address. The subject was "Altruism and Altruria." In many instances Professor Jordan aroused the enthusiasm of his large audience to such a pitch that it gave vent to its feelings with hearty applause. The lecture was sprinkled here and there with wit as well as wisdom, which was expressed in that dry way with which the speaker is so gifted.

The commencement exercises this afternoon were attended by hundreds, as this was open day for Chautauqua. At 2 p. m. large crowds assembled in front of the Chautauquan headquarters to take part in the grand procession. Rev.

Mr. Bevier headed the line with the emblems of the assembly and the National Btars and stripes. Second in line were about fifty little tots, varying in age from 3 to 6, dressed in white costumes trimmed with corn colored ribbons, the colors of the C. L. S.

C. Third in line and headed by Dr. Hirst were the new officers. Fourth were delegates from the various portions of the State, numbering about 100. Fifth and last was the graduating class of '95.

From headquarters the line marched up Lighthouse avenue, the main thoroughfare of the city, to Assembly Hall, forming a pretty sight, especially the youngsters with their baskets of flowers. The procession marched up the hall steps and took scats on the rostrum. The hall, which was decorated for the occasion, was a pretty sight, yellow in profusion everywhere. Wild California poppies stood out conspicuously on the platform, while banners and streamers of yellow bunting were stretched about the walls and ceiling. Just over the rostrum an immense floral piece, with the words "The Pathfinder," was favorably commented upon." Dr.

Hirst, president of the C. L. S. C. of California, opened the exercises by a welcoming address to the class, which was followed by a responsive reading by Dr.

Bentley. Mr. Scudder of Oakland favored the audience with a solo on the violin, which was heartily encored. Among the graduates who took part in the exercises were Rev. Frederick H.

Maar of Niles, Edward and Mrs. E. H. Clark of Niles, Selina Burston of San Jose, Louise Culver of Petaluma, Mrs. Louise F.

Edson of Manzana, Rev. Graff of Oakland, Mrs. I. Kirk of San Jose, Elnea Y. Smead of Manzana, Marguerite B.

Loyd of Pacific Grove, Sara A. French of Lodi, Mrs. Southworth of Santa Clara and Mrs. Fifield of Gait. There were forty-six graduates who received diplomas to-day.

The day was closed by a grand concert by the California Quartet. TIS ALIA. IX PR TEMETB. Quite a A'umber of Jtuildings in Course of Erection. VISALIA, July Visalia seems to be enjoying its share of improvements, even throngh the hot season, which is usually a season of rest in building circles.

The new County Hospital is well under way. It is being built of brick on the hospital grounds, in the east part of the cltv. A basement will be under the entire building. The central portion of the structure is to be two stories in height. Downing Whitley's new brick flouringmill is steadily rising at the junction of Main and East streets.

"Work has already begun on the new plant for the water works at the eastern extremity of Main street. A plant commensurate with the present size and expected growth of this city will be erected. This will entail a cost of perhaps $15,000. F. J.

Cooper, late of Los Angeles, has the matter in charire. Mrs. Kate Nickerson will soon begin the erection of two cottages in the southern part of the town. They will have all the modern improvements. B.

Wallace will soon have his fine three-story brick residence under way on Acequia street. There are also a number of plans for other residences and business houses in the formative state. All these improvements mean increased activity in other lines of business, as well as pienty of work for resident artisans. At the next meeting of the Board of Trade a proposition will be submitted for discussion from a gentleman from a valley town. He has offered to establish a planine-mill and machine-shop here if he is offered any encouragement.

Poisoned by Icecream. PORTLAND, July At a juvenile birthday party given at the home of A. L. Johnson seven children and several adults were poisoned by eating impure icecream. The lives of two of the children were despaired of and all are very ill, but it it probable that all will recover.

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