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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1895. 10 SLYER oM MINTING OF ALL EXC SUBSIDIARY MONEY STOPPED. ORDERS FROM CARLISLE. BULLION CONv GOLD OBL A AND SaN ONEs o WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. All sil- of subsidiary sil- ed suspended after No- Carlisle. In carry- New Orleans mint ssed and dismantled Carlisle has for some time been dvisability of stopping all except that of subsidiary ce he has been head of the Department only 4,382,224 stand- doilars have been minted. Since 1 last only nin andard silver aol- co The total coinage ed. silver under all acis amounts to $423,- The treasury now holds 137,644,000 fine ounces of silver bullion purchased under 1 act, the cost of which was ith a coining value in silver 964,000. If this bullion were overnment on vinage would be nearly 4,000,000, which sum could be paid out the ordinary expenses of the Govern- ment st which silver certificates could be d. 1l effect of the action taken y C: e is to convert all the eld by the Government into under the parity clause of n act. vy Windom, in 1891, construed all the Sherman on were redeem- ction of the law ecre- st lisle, and has been in | the past four has been re- es to prevent Sher- 1ed, and silver certifi- ainst the standard silver nable o i silver. Thus, become gold obligations, ed into standard silver dol- certificates, ilver obligations. 1spe n of the coinage of stand- ollars therefore leaves the sil- iree fi any other liabili »n into cer obligations. The of the New Orleans mint leaves § s mints at Philadel- sco in operation. At 1ly gold and subsidiary silver er be coined, unless Congress ect to the contrary and itsaction be approved by the President. LOYE T0 GO0 KD M U The st 3 ard sil rd er d RSAL THE RELI GION OF THE ional \ Conference, upon motion of Hon. 1 D. Wright, chairman of the bu committee, E. B. Haskell of Roston Herald, Professor C. Harvard and Rev. Tk t Carr ness the Everet*, of | mas Slicer of Buf- falo were allowed twenty minutes to ap- e conference in suppert of the rid, the advanced religious maga- anism. of church extension was ), the first speaker being Rev. »f Oakland, who contended owing West, with less con- than the remainder of the ented the best field for mis- C. W. We that the g sm V. Morehouse of New York, having charge of the work in Canada and Middie ¢ , was in favor of con- i y resources and efforts ortant strategic ing the organiza- energies broadcast. Similar addresses owed, in-which R Allen W. Gould of Chicago and Rev.T. B. Forbush of Chi- cago participated. At the busi roll D. Wright reported a revision of resolutions previously proposed on ch 3 ints instead of dissip Christian unity, and they were finally adopted by the conference as follows: plved, at this church accepts the re- i 'Jesus, holding, in accordance with g, that practical religion is summed > God and love to man; and we tking fellowship any le differing from us in belief, are in symputhy with our spirit and our 7, That the National Council give the cclaration the widest possible pub- i basis not only for Christian ity, but also for the religious unity of the world. Rev. Christopher R. Eliot of Boston, who resided at the meetinz of the Unitarian Temperance Society, d that not many years ago the temperance movement dealt only with individuals, but now had en- larced its scope to inclnde the welfare of society at large. It now had to confront the problems of public health, crime and poverty ir remedy. The agencics rolling temperance to-day were nce, the church and the law, and the akers of this meeting each represented 10se azencies. ). N. Beach of Cambridge, Mass., ldress was upon the righteousness Norwegian prineciple and the. para- t importance of its application in temiperance reform, declared that in spite of all that had been done in the way to tempersnce agitation, the drink evil was zreater than ever, and growing Tapidly. Norwegian principle, he said, attacked Joon power, and in his opinion it was solution. He was firmly con- at temperance organizations ! entually see in the Norwegian ;x;nl :»d the only remedy and would sup- port it. AL to-night’s session, Charles Carroll verett. dean of the Haryard Theologieal School, in an address on the Unitarian theology, reverted to the definition adopted Th the er dollars the profit to the | ame base (silver bullion), the | v of | ISTS ACCEPT THIS AS| s meeting subsequently | b he last National conference as follows: ‘“These churches accept the religion of Jesus, holding, in accordance with his teachings, that practical relizion is summed up in love to God and love to man.” He said that, while much could be learned from this statement, it contem- plated no *‘scheme for salyation” such as held by most other religions with the ob- ject of making men pass for something | they were not, Sacrifices, for instance, | were intended to cause men to be treated ] as though they had kept the laws they had | | | | broken, tne ‘historic salvation scheme having been based upon certain legal fic- tions and artificialities. The difference be- tween Christianity and other religions was that it revealed, others are natural; iu it | God seeks men, and in the other men seek | God. Because it rejected such schemes | Unitarianism has been regarded as made | up of negations, but they were mainly ne- | gations of newations—they were really af- | irmations. The Unitarian, he said, be- lieves that in the future life there will open to every soul the highest possibilities | for which he is fitted, and that the cham- pionship that furnished so much of what | 1s most precious in human lives will not | be lacking. AN OIL TOWN BURNING. Gibscnburg, Ohio, in Flames and the Entire Place Said to Be De- stroyed. TOLEDO, Onro, Oct. 24.—Reports fr_om Gibsonburg, an o1l town twenty mlle:s south of here, say that the entire town is in flames, and engines from this city have gone to their assistance. A Itis impossible to procure particulars, as all the wires are down. The reports, however, state that the loss will be enor- mous to the oil men. Saagts LT SECURED A DIVORCE. Fictory for a Very Liitle Woman Who Married a Big Man. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 23.—Pretty lit- tle blue-eyed Minchen Becker came to this country «five years ago. She was then ! about 20 years old and not more than 3 | feet 6 inches tall. Since that time she says | she has grown oneand a half or two inches. | Minchen was the leading lady of the Lili- putian company, which made a success in this country. Over two years ago she severed her connection with the Lilipu- | ti)ans and married George Holzheimer, a big, blonde-mustached man, over six feet | tall and weighing 200 pounds or more. He was a brewmaster. They settled down and for a while all 1t well. But last spring Minchen’s big and told her he had grown tired of her. They quarreled and finally last June they separated. In August the little wife brought an action for absolute divorce on statutory grounds. Judge Gildersleeve granted her an absolute divorce Friday last. Mr.and Mrs. Holzheimer have no children. Mrs. Holzheimer will go back to the stage. w h R P ey ROBBER-PROOF MAIL TRAINS. | The First Leaves Jersey City for St. | Louis. NEW YORK Y., Oct. 23.—The first { of the new robber-proof fast mail trains, built in the shops of the Baltimore and | Onio Railway Company for the new ser- | vice which the Postoffice Department has established between this city and St | Louis, left Jersey City Sunday morning at 4:30. It is scheduled to reach St. Louis | at noon to-day. | The new mailcars are believed to be im- pregnable to the most expert train-robber, Without platforms or doors to speak of they present hardly a foothold for the bandit The cars are built of heavy and solidly joined timbers, calculated to with- | stand” felescoping, keep out bullets | defy & smash-up. Except when rounding a curve no break can be distinguished be- { tween the cars, so little space is there at | their juncture. At one end of the car there is a door, stoutly barricaded, and at the other end a diminutive trapdoor, and | on either side two doors for the delivery and receipt of mail. The endsare strengthi- ened by heavy timbers and iron braces as a_ preventive for telescoping. Twelve | chandeliers suppiied from three gas tanks | in each car, under a pressure of thirty-six atmospheres, brilliantly illuminate the cars, which are thoroughly ventilated and comiortably furnished. It is believed that the first trip will be a record-breaker. e BURNED AT SEA. The Steamer City of St. i stroyed. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 23.—The of St. Augustine, Captain Gaskill, which regularly trades betwecen this port and Jacksonville, Fla., bringing up lumber from the latter port, was burned at sea, eighteen miles off Hatteras, yesterday morning. The news was brought by the Ward liner Orizaba, which stood by the burning steamer for several hours, | saw no signs of the crew. It is probable | they had taken to the boatsin an endeavor | | | Augustine De- to reach the coast. The City of St. Augustine was a small wooden steamer of 320 tons net and was built in 1890. for Jacksonville at midnizht of the 2lst inst., with a crew of fifteen men and a | cargo of general merchandise, but no pas- | sengers. The cargo was insured. ST g aeat | BYRNES SAILS "OR EUEOPE. | Will Become the Head of an International Deteotive Agency. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 2 .—Thomas rope vesterd. on the steamship Havel. This is his first trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Ever since he wus placed on the retired list of the Police Department he has been in communication with promi- nent bankers and business men in England iand on the Continent. They have urged him to become the head of a great inter- national detective agency. TLis is the rea- son of his European trip. - Disastrous Prairie Fires. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 23.—Disastrous prairie fires have been raging in various portions of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas for several days, owing to the con- tinued drouth. Yesterday aiternoon fire broke out about a half mile west of Sprague, and it was sweeping toward Fos- ter this morning. All the people are out fighting the flames, which leap irom twenty to thirty feet high across highways. The damage already done will aggregate thou- sands of dollars. e Dying From a Suake Rite, MILFORD, Coxx., Oct. 23.—Mrs. John Green, an aged resident of this village, is slowly dying from the effects of a snake bite received two years ago. The singular | feature of the case is that the woman was | poisoned by a flat-headed adder, a snake very common in Connecticut and not sup- posed to be poisonous. . Oriental Ports to Be Opened. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Oct. 23— The Novoe Vretuya publishes advices from Vladivostok to the effect that Japan will shortly ogen to international trade the vorts of Shimonoseki, Yokkaichi, Tokio, Sendai, Aomori and Otarunai. Destroyed a Turkish Village. SOFIA, Burcaria, Oct. 23.—Bands of Bulgarian marauders attacked and de- stroyed the Turkish village of Catunitza, near Molhick, in Roumania. The viliage was defended by the Turkish soldiers, twlenty-three of whom were killed in the fight. e King Christian diling. COPENHAGEN, DeNmark, Oct. 23.— King Christian IX of Denmark is suffer- ing from an attack of rheumatism. but ; It sailed from New York | | Byrnes, ex-Chief of Police, sailed for Eu- | HILL ON DEMOCRACY, THE TAMMANY SENATOR OPENS THE NEW YORK CAMPAIGN, WARNER MILLER SCORED. REPUBLICANISM AND THE LAWS IT HAS CREATED BITTERLY ASSAILED, APPLAUDS THE WILSON BILL AN APOLOGY FOR THE ATTITUDE oF His PARTY ON THE SIL- VER QUESTION. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 23.—One of the largest mass- meetings ever held in this city crowded Cooper Union to-night. The meeting was held under the auspices of the State Democratic Committee and the principal speaker of the evening was Sen- ator Hill. Hundreds had to be turned away unable to gain admittance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hinckley of the Democratic State Com- mittee, who introduced the chairman of the evening, Frederick R. Coudert. Mr. Coudert made a special speech in which he said he favored partisanship, but wished it to be understood that the Democratic party was in the majority and should rule. He then introduced Senator Hill,who received an ovation Jasting several minutes. When the cheering and handclapping had sub- sided sufficiently to allow his voice to be heard Senator Hill began his address. Senator Hill began by paying his re- spects to Warner Miller. He said: The distinguished Republican leader from Herkimer County who opened the campaign in this city last week felt constrained to de- clare at the outset of his remarks that he alone and not his party was responsible for the sen- | timents which he should express. This is a most remarkable expression. Had the gentleman confined his speech to the ex- cise question I could then appreciate the motive and purpose of his disclaimer, but having discussed not only that question, but the subjects of the tariff, the curreney, our foreign policy and other pertinent issues, he must have been uncertain as to the exact posi- tion of his party this year upon these impor- tant questions, or else he would not have felt impelled to virtually announce that he was unable or unwilling, or preferred not to, ex- press his party’s sentiments. The truth is that Mr. Miller's disinclination to represent his party’s principles can be ac- counted for upon the theory thatin many respects his party is absolutely without fixed principles. Of late years it has drifted from one position to another, resorting first to one expedient and then to & different one, bowing 10 every passing breeze of publicopinion, mak- ing *‘combines” withevery “ism” that presents itself and without adhering to any steady policy for any extended period. This has been its recent attitude in relation to both National and State affairs. It has “wabbled’’ on the tariff question in almost every National platform, scarcely ever stating its position twice alike. In 1868 it dodged the qGuestion. In 1880 it substantially declared in fayor of a tariff “levied for the purpose of reve- nue,” and then in 1834 for one “for the pur- pose of protection.” It has declared for pro- hibitory protection and then—in 1892—accord- ing 10 one construction limited the measure of its proposed protection to the difference in weages nad here and abroad. In 1888 it virtu- ally declared in favor of the abolition of all internal revenue taxes, including the whisky tax, and then when it obtained power refused to carry out its platform. In that same year it condemned what it d “the policy of the Democratic ad- ation in its efforts to demonetize ilver,” and then itself treated silver as a com- modity and passed the iniguitous Sherman law of 1890, from the evil effects of which the ! country has not recovered. There was no | principle invoived in that law. It was a mere expedient to avoid adherence to s principle. It admitted Republican Territories into the Union as States, but refused Democratic Terri- tories, aithough they exceedea the others in population. In 1884 it pledged itself “‘to correct the in- equalities of the tariff,” which it had itself enacted, and then in 1890 passed the McKinley bill, perpetuating and extending those in- equalities. It declared in favor of reserving the public lands for sctuslsettlers, and then, when in power, with & levish hand it gave those lands away to favorite railroad corpora- tions. In state affairs its record has been equally in- consistent, exhibiting an eniire absence of permanent principles. It has declared in a general way for local self-government, and then its legislation has centered power at Albany. It has been for home rule for cities and then ageinst it—usually against it. It has advocated non-partisan municipal administration in Democratic cities and maintained partisen ones in Republican cities. It has opposed every effort to liberalize i excise laws and then has winked at their vio- lation in Republican cities, or at least en- forced them with extreme liberality and ten- derness, and then arbitrarily, offensively and vigorously enforeed them in Democratic cities according to the most strict, narrow and harsh constructions possible. In view of this record it is no wonder that my distinguished Republican friend. who as- pires to succeed me in the United States Sen- ate, desired 1ot to essume to speak hisiparty’s sentiments, but preferred to discuss Lis own individual views. The principles of the Democratic party are so plain ana explicit that they do not need to ba avoided. My party's principles are my own, and in their presentation on this occasion I assume that I epeak’by its authority as well as inits behalf. I have no apologies to make for them. 1defend those principles because I be- lieve in them. The tariff bill enacted in 1394 by the Demo- cratic party went into effect August 28, 1894, and thus has been in operation only a little over one year. That time has not baen ample to determine its value and usefulness. Itis to be regretted that it has not met the full ex- pectation of its friends in realizing suf- ficient revenues to prevent deficiencies, but this econsolation exists, that even if there must be some deficiencies for a brief period there has been no unnecessary and extravagant taxation imposed under its pro- visions. Sufficient time hes not elapsed to de- termine accurately whether ‘its reductions were ail wise or justifinble, but it is believed thatin the end it wiil be proved that they were not unreasonable. We ask the people to be patient in order that the new measure mey have a fair test. A res- toration of the McKinley law would prove in- effectual, because the records show that at the close of the fiscal year 1892:93, ending June 30. 1893, there was only adifference of $2,341,- 674 between the receipts and expenditures of the Government—aimost a deficiency. The fiscal year 1893-94, ending June 30, 1894, during all of which period the McKinley W was in operation. showed the large de- ficiency of $69,803,260 58. Surely the present tariff was not responsible for that. No new tariff law; can demonstrate its capacitly within a single year's trial, and no sensible man should expect otherwise. The difference is that the country has not recovered from the far- reaching injurious, effects of the terrible panic of 15933, caused by the Republican Sherman silver act of 1800, passed by Republicans over the vote of every Demo- crat in Congress. This fact, however, cannot escape observation, and that is that the mo- ment the McKinley law was repealed and the new tariff law enacted—August 28, 1894—the times began to improve and have continued to fmprove ever since—slowly it may be, but surely, safely and satisiactorily. I um sure that Senator Miller did not speak for the manufacturers and business men of our State when he advocated a return to the Mc- Kinley law of 1890. That policy would afford no relief; on the contrary, it would aegravate whatever differences now exists, which are few and much exaggerated. What the business interests of New York require at this timeis industrial peace. Renewed, tariff agitation can serve no useful purpose, because no legis- lation hostile to the principsi features of the present law can possibiy be enacted until after March 4,1897, the expiration of the term of the present executive. It is folly to dttempt it; it is unwise to advocate it. What woolen manufacturer wants to restore theduty on wool? Who desires the tax on raw materials to be restorel or increased? Who favors a change in the present tax on whisky? Surely the masses of the people are not clamor- ing for a restoration of sugar bounties, nor do do they desire a renewal of another tariff strug- gle for years to come. Our opponents forget that the recent panic was not the result of any Democratic tariff legislation, but it came & full year before the tarifl’ bill passed. The dire predictions of our adversaries a year ago are not being realized. They assumed that business would not revive, that prosperity would not return, that our mills ana snops would continue idle and our people would be unsble 1o find employ- ment; and, so assuming, they were prepared to assert that such results would be owing to the unwise provisions of the new tariff. But the country refuses to descend into the “slough of despond;” it de- clines to be bankrupt; it insists upon being prosperous, and it is contented with the present law. If our opponents really desire to present the issue of a continuance of the present tariff versus & return to the McKinley law we shall welcome that issue and shall have no fears of the result. No one should be heard to object that the duties upon the necessaries of life were either removed or largely reduced ‘n the existing law. The average general reduction in tariff taxes was about 333 per cent from those of the McKinley law and it is barely possible that, considering the revenues which now secem to be needed by the Government, a less reduction would have been preferable, but that fact is not by any means conceded and time alone can determine it. This much may be safely stated, that the duties are reasonable and fair and intelligently imposed with good judgment and discrimination. They were honestly designed for purposes of revenue and not for the fostering of monopolies or the aid- ing of private interests. The interests of labor have not been lost sight of or ignored, for while the duties imposed have been ouly directly for the purpose of revenue, they have, in all in- stances, been sufficiently large to represent the differences in weges paid between this and for- eign countries, so 1ar as the cost of labor has entered into the production of a manufactured article. This is a fact and cannot be success- fully disputed. The Democratic perty may not always have but this much can be said, that it isnot re- sponsible for the Sherman law. That law was Republican in its conception, in its enactment and in its enforcement. The President called an extra session of Congress to secure its re- peal and aftera long and weary struggle a Democratic Congress wiped it out and it no longer exists. The law ceased, but its mischief remains, be- cause there had been issued under its provi- sions £150,000,000 of legal tender paper money, with substantially no available assets | with which to redeem, and which to-day is dis- turbing the treasury and embarrassing its operations. Our Republican friends may seek to explain their attitude toward that bill and may assert that it was passed to prevent some- thing worse; but they cannot escape responsi- bility therefor, because the salient facts re- main undenied and undeniable that a Repub- lican Congress passed it and that a Republican President approved it and that a Congress un- condltionally repealed it, and a Democratic President signed the repealing act. ‘The National Democratic administration is giving to the country a well-administered Gov- ernment. The various departments are being honestly, economically and wisely conducted. No scandals have disgraced them; no irregu- larities have occusred; no abuses of power have been tolerated; no extreme partisan- ship has characterized them. With honor, dignity and diligence they are discharg- ing their duties as public trusts for the welfare of the whqle people. I have read nearly all that has been said by our opponents in this campaign, and I can recall no criticism which teflects upon the fairness, the industry or the conscientiousness with which the various officiels of the Government at Washington are conducting public affairs. We are indeed enjoying an area of good Government, and no good citizen can furnish adequate reasons for desiring a change of par- ties in the control of National affairs. Senator Hill was frequently interrupted by applause. When the Senator concluded his speech he announced that he was go- ing to Ohio to give hisservices to Governor Campbell in the latter’s campaisn. He will remain in Ohio three or four days making speeches. The meeting then ad- journed. CRUSHED UNDER WHEELS SANBORN JOHNSON KILLED NEAR SEBASTOPOL WHILE DRIV~ ING ON THE ROAD. He Is SuppPoseDp TO HAVE FALLEN FroM His WAGON WHILE SUF- FERING HEART FAILUKE. SANTA ROSA, Car., Oct. 23.—Sanborn Johnson, a prominent rancher who lived near Sebastopol, was found nearly dead in the road between that town and his ranch last nignt. His body was terribly crushed and man- gled, and though he was still breathing when found he could give no account of the accident which caused his injuries from which he died shortly afterward an before medical assistance could be sum- moned. Mr. Johnson had driven to Sebastopol and was returning home when the acci- dent occurred. His team was seen shortly before he was discovered trottineg home- ward. One of the fore wheels of the wagon was covered with blood. The arrival at the ranch of the team without a driver and the sight of the blood- stained wheel alarmed the family, and a search was immediately instituted, which soon resulted in the discovery of the dying man Jying In the dust of the road bleeding from his wounds. It is thought that Mr. Johnson may have had an_attack of heart failure and fell from the seat beneath the wagon wheels, which so terribly mutilated him. The deceased was a native of Maine and was 67 years of age. He leaves three daughters and a son, who are completely prostrated by his unexpected death. He came to this county from Marin, having represented that county in the Leg- islature of 1863. He was universally re- spected in the community. his amiability and kind heart baving won for him many friends. Coroner Young held an inquest to-day and a verdict of “accidental death” was re- turned. —_—— Death of a Pioneer. PLEASANTON, CaL., Oct. 23.—William F. Ludwig, a pioneer of Alameda County, died at this place last night, at the age of 63 years. He was born in Lubeck, Ger- many, February 28, 1832. He came to America in 1847, and to California in 1850. He lived about Alvarado, Haywards and Dublin since that time, and had been in Pleasanton about twenty-five years. De- ceased leaves a widow and six children— four girls and two boys. The burial will occur to-morrow in Odd Fellows’ Ceme- tery, under the auspices of Industry Lodge No. 63, A. 0. U. W. acted with entire wisdom in regard to silver, | VALLEY ROAD NEWS, MAIN CROSSINGS WITH THE CORRAL HOLLOW AT STOCKTON. WORK WASBEGUN EARLY FRIENDLY RELATIONS EXISTING BETWEEN THE TWO RAIL- WAY COMPANIES. GOOD REPORTS ALONG THE LINE CHEERING WORDS BROUGHT TO THE CONTRACTORS FROM ALL OuTSIDE POINTS. STOCKTON, CaL., Oct. 23.—The crossing of the main lines of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad and the Corral Hollow line was placed in position to-day. Friendlier relations could not exist be- tween the representatives of the two com- panies than was apparent between the employes of the two companies to-day. This is the particular crossing that the Valley Road people have been falsely represented as endeavoring to block. To- day the Corral Hollow people found it con- venient to do the work and every facility calculated to aid in the work was placed at the disposal of that company’s force. The work was begun early in the morning, and the news that it was in progress attracted a large number of citizens to the inter- section of Taylor and Hunter streets, where the lines cross. About forty men were engaged in the work, and by noon the main crossing was down and engine 2, with a heavy train of cars, ran down the Valley road track and over the crossing. Engineer Wilkur’s de- sign for the crossing is a complete suc- cess. There was not a single perceptible hitch or jar as the train passed the Corral Hollow track. Heavy timbers on a firm foundation of ballast do not allow any bolts to be sprung on the plates or sags in the rails. As soon as this was disposed of the workmen began operations on the switch crossing which is that Iine of the Valley road track running down from block 21. This was a very difficult cross- ing, but it was placed in a successful manner. ‘When representatives of elther side were questioned as 1o the work they merely answered that they had instructions to put down the crossings, and were doing so. By to-morrow night all the crossings in the city will be down, as the Valley road people are lending all the aid possible. The Val- ley road grade across block 21 is about finished, anda, nothing intervening, the track will be done by the middle of next week. Reports from along the line of the grade #re very cheering, and the contractors will surely reach the Stanislaus River on schedule time. Rolling stock for the com- pany is arriving nearly every day, and waiting cars are stretched along Taylor street for three or four blocks. Tne place presents such a lively appear- ance that a vigitor unacquainted with the sitnation would mistake it for the freight- yards of the old company. Many cars loaded with heavy timbers, including tele- graph poles, are ready to go forward at once. SEER T S CORRAL HOLLOW SUIT. Right of Way Proceedings Before Judge Budd of Stockton. STOCKTON, Cav., Oct. 23.—Judge Budad in the Superior Court to-day overruled the demurrer of August K. Muenter, defendant in the Corral Hollow company’s suit of condemnation for a right of way. The court sustained the petition of At- torney Arthur Levinsky, the company’s counsel, in regard to the proper construc- tion on Supreme Court decisions and ordered defendant to answer suit. e STOCKTON FIEM INSOLVENT. Terra Cotta Works Failed but May Re- organize. STOCKTON, Car., Oct.23.—The Stock- ton Terra Cotta Company, by A. D. Wilder, president, to-day filed a voluntary petition in insolvency. The company owes $43,- 991 61, and owns property which originally cost $62,459 11, but which has decreased greatly in value. It is thought, however, that 1t will pay nearly 75 cents on the $1. The company will probably be reorgan- ized and begin business on a new basis. FUNERAL OF FATHER VILA. Concourse of People and Some Twenty Priests Followed the Remains to the Grave. SANTA BARBARA, CAL., Oct. 23.—The funeral of the Very Rev. James Vila took place to-day at the Parochial Church and was attended by a large concourse of peo- ple. Some twenty priests of the diocese were in attendance. Bishop Mora, the venerable friend and superior of the dead priest, conducted the requiem mass, and a pathetic feature of the ceremonies was the manifest bodily infirmities of this aged man, who at times required the support of two of his brother clergy. The address in English was delivered by the Very Rev. Father Adamof Los An- geles, and was an eloquent tribute to the noble and self-sacrificing life of the dead man, who lived for the good of humanity and left to the poor of the parish all his accumulation of this world’s goods. This was followed by a sermon,in Spenish by the aged Father Rubio of Ventura. A long train of carriages followed the re- mains to the grave. Rev. J. Stockman of San Bernardino nas been appointed Father Vila’s successor. Large 2SN s wah BAPTISTS AT SANTA CRUZ. Election of Officers and Keading of Re- ports of the Association. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., Oct. 23.—The South Central Association of Baptist churches, being held in the First Baptist Church in this city, opened its morning session with devotional exercises, led by Rey. John Barr of 8an Jose. The enroll- ment committee then gave itsreport. ‘The letters and statistics from the churches were read, every church except one re- porting. The reports on the whole were encouraging, and the outlook hopeful. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: Moderator, Rev. E. B. Hatch of Salinas; clerk, Mrs. Ida May Carpenter, San Jose; treasurer, Hite, Wrights. Reports were read bg T. Hite; secretary of t ciety, Rev. W. V. Grai: and one for the Pubiication - Societ; { the newly nl‘;. pointed Sunday school missionary for the coast, D. P. Ward. At noon a bountiful lunch was served in the parlors of the church. The afternoon session was flevoted to the discussion of missionary work, Rev. F. 8. Lawrence the treasurer, H. e Educational So- speaking for the Home Missionary Society and Rev. John Barr on missionary com- mittee work. The work of the Women’s Missionary Society was also discussed. Supper was served in the parlors, and after a praise and devotional service in the evening Rev. John Barr of San Jose preached a de- votional sermon, G FRANKLIN MINES CLOSED. The Fire Is Still Raging, Superintendent Corey Has Resigned and the Coro- ner Asked to Investigate. SEATTLE, WasH., Oct. 23.—By reason of the recent disaster and the fact that the | fire is still raging with considerable fury the Franklin mines have beea closed down indefinitely, throwing out of employment about 200 men. With this action Receiver C. J. Smith to- day made the announcement that T. B. Corey, the veteran superintendent of the Oregon Improvement Company mines, had resigned. Mr. Corey voluntarily severed his connection to accept a lucrative posi- tion tendered him by the Atchison, Topeka and Saunta Fe Railroad. His resignation, however, will probably not take place for & month or six weeks. The bodies of the four men who met death in the recent disaster have been sealed up in the mine’s mouth and everi opening has been securely closed in the hope that the black damp will }i" time smother out every vestige of the re. The mine company through its general counsel to-day called upon the Coroner to make an investigation, claiming that the bodies cannot be found. not act in the premises save in conjunction with the State Mine Inspector, as required by law. SANTA ROSK'S CARNIVAL, PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR THE BIGGEST ROSE SHOW YET GIVEN. BoarDp oF DIRecTORs WILL Push THE WORK TO A Suc- CESSFUL CONCLUSION. SANTA ROSA, Car., Oct. 23.—The peo- ple of Santa Rosa have taken hold of the carnival idea with vim and energy and they are already debuting arrangements for that great event. They have organized their association with twenty-one mem- bers, instead of fifteen as formerly. Coni- mittees will be appointed and funds raised. The ways and means committee has some money on hand and it is claimed that considerable more Is already in sight. Santa Rosa expects to maintain the repu- tation thus far enjoyed in carnival mat- ters, and even better work will be done in the preparation for the next show than in the past. A prominent banker of this place gives it as his opinion that the city was §50,000 better off after the carnival last spring than before. But, successful as it was, it can be improved upon next year. With two years’ experience there is no good rea- son why the people of Santa Rosa should not give a rose carnival that will surpass anything that has been given in this or any other State. The board of directors has determined to push the enterprise to a magnificent conclusion. The following-named persons comprise the board: Mrs. L. W. Burris, Mrs. J. W, Oates, Miss Isabel Donovan, Miss Martha Hahman, Miss M. McMahon, Mrs. Dr. Wiley, Mrs. Rue, Mes: 3. A. Wright, J. P. Overton, G. W. Lewis, W. Stahl, George Hall, W. S. Davis, M. L. McDonald Jr., J. C. Sims, Don_Mills, F. A. Brush, W. D. Reynolds, W. H, Lee. J. C. Sims, an ex-member of the Legis- lature, has_been elected president of the Rose Carnival Association. A. R. Hardin declined to serve again. The dates se- lected for the carnival are the 1st, 2d and 3d of May. —_—— PRETENDED TO BE HUNGRY. A San Francisco Boy in Custedy at Santa s HRosa Charged With Stealing a Watch. SANTA ROSA, CaL.,, Oct. 23.—A young man giving his name as Dave Russell of San Francisco applied recently at the Log Cabin Bakery here for a job. The proprie- tor took pity on the boy, who srid he was very hunery, and gave him work. This afternoon he told the boss that he was going away. Shortly after he left the store the baker, Joseph Schaaf, discovered that his watch and chain were missing. The boy was seen hiding in a boxcar at the depot, and just as the train for San Fran- cisco as leaving Russell made a jump for the cars. The baker wason the alert and caught him and turned him over toan officer, who lodged him in the City Prison. Letters found on him show him to be a tough character. One from a friend who resides on O’Iarrell street, San Francisco, says his father is looking for him for tak- ing $5 under his name. A membership card in a ‘club” on Taylor street, San Francisco, was also in his possession. While at the bakery he confided to an em- ploye that he had been connected with a gang of courterfeiters at Stockton. —_—— OROVILLE LIGHT PLANT. New Dynamos Added to the Ola Electric Works. OROVILLE, CAL., Oct. 23.—The Oroville Gas, Electric-light and Power Company recently purchased the old electric plant, and also a new dynamo from the Westing- house Electric and Manufacturing Com- pany, and men have been busy for several weeis rewiring the town under the direc- tion of V. T. Lockwood. The purchasing of the old plant and in- stalling the new will cost in the neighbor- hood o- $10,000. This new system has re- duced the expense of light one-half to the majority of the consumers. 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