The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 13, 1896, Page 1

SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1896. PRICE FIVE CE NTS. CYCLDNES SHEE WESTERN STATES Nebraska Reports Great Destruction, but No Loss of Life. MANY PERSONS INJURED Buildings Demolished, Trees Torn Up and Wires and Fences Wrecked. COUNCIL BLUFFS ALSO VISITED. Freaks of the Twister in Sections of Rice and McPherson Counties, Kansas. LINCOLN, Nrsg., May 12.—With a wind which attained a velocity of eighty miles an hour, continuing for fully five minutes, Lincoln was this evening given the worst shaking up experienced for many years. The force of the gale was terrifie, and all that was needed to make a genuine cyclone was the rotary motion. As it was, the damage in the city was considerable and there was & number of casualties. Those most seriously injured are: Mrs. H. Moore, thrown against a fence, arm broken and head hurt; J. Jacobson, hackman, blown from hack, bad cut on arm, head bruised; A. L. Woodward, struck by de- tached roof, injored internal Mrs. Harry Ebbott, biown from buggy, badly bruised. There was also a number of minor casualties. In the heart of the business district the Walton block was unroofed and part of one wall blown down. The force of the wind carried heavy pieces of timber across Ninth street, one crashing through the west window of the State Journal counting-room. The Merchants’ Hotel was unroofed, windowlights blown in and the entire house flooded by the rain that followed. Roofs on private dwellings were torn off almost without number, trees uprooted or broken down and fences leveled. The electric plant at the hospital for the insane was blown down and a Catholic mission church near the city limits totally demolished. The wires are down and reports from country districts are meager. Lo TWO DISTINCT CECLONES. Great Damage at Umaha and Nelghdor- ing Towns. OMAHA, Ngse, May 12.—Two sepa- rate and distinct cyclones visited the towns of Elkhorn and Bennington in this county late this afternoon, and owine to the fact that communication is practically shut off it is impossible to determine to what extent damage was done, but no loss of life has so far been reported. . The funnel-shaped clouds appeared be- tween the hours of 3 and 5 o'clock, fol- lowing each other with only a short inter- val. The paths of the cyclones were only about 600 feet in width, but were swept clean, the wind cutting through groves of large trees and tearing them up by the roots. Farmhouses were demolished and the loss of stock was heavy. The summer mansion of Hon. A. 8. Poppleton at Elkhorn had a narrow es- cape, a well-curb close by the house peing wholly demolished, but the building itself was not touched. E. A. Johnson of Omaha was driving a team and leading another team. The wind made kindling-wood of his carriage and tore the harness off ihe horses, and stripped him of most of his clothing. He escaped with severe bruises. Dispatches from Crete state that a small cyclone visited that section of the country and did great dumage to buildings. In Omaha traffic was at a standstill for over two hours and the streets ran great rivers of water. Lightning struck Cudaby’s packing-nouse at South Omaha. < ——— AT COUNCIL BLUFFS, 4 Colossal Tower Blown Down, Wrecking the Telegraph Wires. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, May 12.—One of the heaviest rainstorms experienced here for years occurred this afternoon be- tween 4 and 6 o'clock. High winds ac- companied the downpour and did consid- erable damage. On lower Broadway one of the 150-foot electric light towers was blown over. 1t fell toward the east along the sidewalk, but no one was injured. The rain was coming down in torrents at the time and the streets were deserted. In its {all the tower struck the main wires of the ‘Western Union, completely wrecking them and cutting off all communication. A large gang of men was soon at work, but the lines were not in place at a late hour to-night. The storm to-day was preceded by one of almost equal violence yesterday afternoon. On both occasions the streets were flooded and considerable paving washed out. This afternoon’s storm was accompanied by a heavy bailstorm, and considerable damage was done to growing crops and smali fraits, LS dsaesy KANSAS Is IN IT. Ko Xives Lost, but Much Destruction in Several Counties. WICHITA, Kaxs., May 12.—Rice County was visited by a cyclone late 1ast night, which resulted in considerable damage to property, and came n ear causing several deaths. Upward of a half dozen farm- houses were partly demolished. BSeveral barns were completely wrecked and miles of wire fence was destroyed. The course of the cyclone was from southeast to northwest, and it swept over a portion of McPherson County, doing some damage there. No loss of life has been reported, but one house was twisted entirely around and one of its occupants thrown out of a window, sustaining slight injuries. ) MUCH DAMAGE DONE. Wovges Unroofed by Storms in Minmne- sota aud Virginia. 81. PAUL, Mi~x., May 12.—A cyclone passed over Worthington, Minn., late last night, doing much damage. The course Wwas from south to north. A heavy rain followed. . The losses were as follows: William Guiz, house, barn and furniture; George Curtis, house and barn; Stephen Muck, house; Fred Mason, barn; F. C. Turnock, hay barn. Many others also lost property. child of Mr. Guiz was cut on the head. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 12—A disastrous wind, ratn and hailstorm visited this section this afternoon, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Houses were unrpofed and flooded and in several in- stances struck by lightning. The streets were turned into rivers, and men, women and children were badly frightened, some narrowly escaping with their lives. wind was almost a cyclone. The damage is heavy. NONCONA, Tex., May 12—Mr.} and Mrs. E. J. Pruett and a child of 8. K. Davis were seriously injured in a cyclone, One Echoes From the Interior at the Popu- list Convention. which struck this place this afternoon, demolishing the houses of Davis and Pruett. WS RUN BY THE GG Disgusting Tactics to Offend the Women in a Colorado Convention. Filley Wins Out at St. Joseph and Will Lead the Missouri Re- publicans DENVER, Covo., May 12.—The Repub- The | lican County Convention ended to-night what is generally conceded to be the most disgracefully conducted political conven- tion in the history of the State. It was a contest between two factions seeking local supremacy and State party control for the fall campaign. The session last night ended at 3 o’clock in the morning, having made little prog- ress. Ribald songs, speeches by drunken men urged on by the noisy assembly, and personal encounters added to the confu- sion of the exciting contest waged upon every point. The gang element evidently seemed determined to so disgust the women voters by their conduct that they will hereafter remain away from political meetings. The convention reassembled 2t 3 o’clock this afternoon to hear reports of the com- mittee named last night to select delegates to the Congressional and State conven- tions. Against protests formally made the report was adopted, and contesting delegations gave notice that they will appeal to the two conventions. The com- mittee on resolautions were engaged ali day in preparing a report, the convention adjourning until evening to receive it. The contest between friends of Senators Wolcott and Teller has been waged in this convention and the fight is extremely bit- ter. The committee on resolutions had a hard struggle with opposing factions be- fora a final report was adopted and pre- sented to the convention at a late hour. The resolutions declare for silver and express full accord with Senator Teller in his declaration that the monetary ques- tion is paramount. The delegates are in- structed to support no one but those in full accord with these views. The admin- istration of Governor McIntyre is in- dorsed and Populism denounced. Senator Wolcott is ignored. A resolution was offered by a delegate as an amendment condemning Senator Wolcott. Its reading was greeted with tumultuous cheering. A rollcall on this amendment was demanded, resulting in its defeat by a vote of 377 to 172. Further amendments were shut off by the adoption of the previous question. Lol Tna T FILLEY IS SUCCESSFUL. Kerens Men Rowuted in the Missouri Convention. ST. JOSEPH, Mo., May 12.—The Repub- lican State Convention to-day wasar in- spiring spectacle. The rivalry between the Filley and Kerens factions led to in- numerable free fights during the forenoon and culminated in an attempt, which was almost successful, by the Kerens men to keep the Filleyites out of the hall alto- gether. At 12:15 o’clock Chauncey L. Filley sue- ceeded in gaining an entrance to the opera- house. He was chagrined to find that he had been preceded by Hon. R. C. Kerens, Nathan Frank, J. J. Bittinger, Marshail McDonald and others of the anti-Filley- ites, who made their entrance through the alley in the rear. Shortly afterward the delegates began filing in, and the number of bloody noses and black eyes gave evidence of the CHAIRMAN BARLOW WIELDING THE GAVEL AT THE POPULIST CONVENTION AT SACRAMENTO. [Sketched yesterday by a “ Call’”’ staff artist.) numerous conflicts on tae outside during the three hours during which they had waited for the doors to open. So much confusion ensued in searching for seats that it was. not until 1:15 o’clock that Chairman Filley grasped the gavel and called the convention to order. He made a short address for barmony, after which Rev. Mr. Sherman invoked divine blessing upon the proceedings. During the prayer the uproar was so great that it was im- possible to hear the minister's words ten feet from the stage. Hon. Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis was named as temporary chairman and HON. THOMAS V. CATOR,A PROMINENT POPULIST, WHO IS HIGHLY RESPECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF HIS PARTY. ’ - - [Character sketch made at Sacramente by a Call” staff artist.) John Giffin as secretary. Mr. Bartholdt made a speech in accept- ing the chair, at the conclusion of which the St. Louis contesting delegation at- tempted to secure control of the conven- tion by filibustering, but were promptly sat down on by the chairman, who an- nounced that no motions except that of selection of the committee on temporary organization, credentials and resolutions would be entertained. After a hot fight by Buchanan, delegates who worked under the direction of the Kerens faction, the Filleyites triumphed and bis committees were chosen. An adjournment was theu taken until 7 P. M. to give the committees time to report. At the night session the committee on credentials seated the entire Filley dele- gates in the contested districts. The tem- porary organization was made permanent, and from that time the wdrk was more pleasant as the Kerens faction laid down their arms. The platform favors protec- tion and reciprocity and says: “We are firm and emphatic in our de- mand for honest money. We favor the use of silver as currency, but to the extent only and under such regulations that its parity with the present gold standard can be maintained, and in consequence we are opposed to the free, unlimited and inde- pendent coinage of siiver at a ratio of 16 w‘}'We recognize the Hon. William Me- Kinley as the champion of the doctrine of protection, a gallant soldier, an able states- man and a true and loyal American, and the delegates elected by this convention are directed to cast their votes for William McKinley for President of the United States.” It was 1:25 when the first candidate for delegate to the National Convention was nominated in the person of Chauncey I. Filley, who was nominated by acclama- tion amid a perfect tumult. To add to the honor conferred upon him, he was also unanimously elected chair- man of the State Central Committee. e ALL NOT FOR McKINLEY. Delaware Repubdlicans Will Have Two Sets of Delegates. DOVER, DzL., May 12.—The Republican State Convention to nominate delegates to St. Louis met this morning, with Dr. Cobb Layton as temporary chairman. The con- vention decided that all resolutions should be referred to the committee and not read in convention. Delegate Hastings offered a resolution favoring McKinley for Presi- dent and & tremendous uproar followed. The convention adjourned until 2:30 o'clock. The conventior. reassembled at 4 o’clock with Dr. C. R. Layton as chairman. The chair declined to entertain a motion pro- viding that the delegates pledee them- selves to support McKinley for President. The committee on resolutions reported ‘the platform opposing the free and un- {imited coinage of silver and declaring for the present money system. " The McKinley bill was indorsed and un- instructed delegates to the Natioral Con- vention were favored. A minority report favored leaving the delegates uninstructed, but commend Major McKinley. The report also con- tained a plank condemning the open and bold use of money as carried on by some Republicans at the recent primaries. The minority report was laid on the table and the majority report was adopted. After the rejection of the minority re- port the anti-Addicks men left the con- vention amid much excitement. The convention then selected delegates to take the place of the bolters, and chose dele- gates to St. Louis. The anti-Addicks men went to the State House and organized another convention. G D.Guiespe o San Faaucssce A Populist Orator in the Convention at Sacramento, McKinley was indorsed and delegates to 8t. Louis were instructed for him. —_—— Illinois Central Committee. CHICAGO, IrL., May 12.—The new Re- publican State Central Committee held its first meeting in the Great Northern Hotel to-day. C. P. Hatch of Paris, [ll., an anti- McKinley man, was elected chairman by acclamation. James Vancleave of Chicago was elected secretary. James M. Gilbert was re-elected treasurer without opposi- tion. McKinley Men Chosen. HILL CITY, Kax., May 12.—The Sixth District Republicans to-day elected Mec- Kinley delegates to St. Louis. OTTAWA, Ka~., May 12.—The Repub- licans of the Second District to-day nom- inated McKinley delegates to St. Louis. — gy Achison Remominated. PITTSBURG, Pa., May 12.—The con- ferrees of the Twenty-fourth Congrestional District met in Pittsburg to-day. E.F. Achison, the present Congressman, was re- nominated. —_— Charges Against a Doctor. EL PASO, Tex., May 12.—Dr. G. H. Gra- ham was arrested here yvesterduy. He is wanted at Pittsburg, Kan., on a charge of performing a criminal operation on a little negro girl. The girl is said to have died from tge effects of the treatment. A de- tective has been on the doctor’s trail ever since he lefs Pittaburg. CONERTIN THE PORLLISTS Organized by the Selection of C. A. Barlow as Chairman. NOTED WOMEN SPEAK. Leaders of the Suffrage Fight Gallantly Treated by the Delegates. PLANKS IN THE PLATFORM. Considerable Argument Bsfore Committee Relating to the Taiiff Question. the SACRAMENTO, CiL, May 15‘.—'1'113 Populists have proved that they are work- ingmen and that their convention is their workshop by the earnestness which they have displayed in the proceedings. But they have made haste slowly. The re- sult of the day’s effort from 10 in the morning until near midnight was a tem- porary set of officers ana the usnal num- ber of committees, only one of which, on credentials, reported. The chairman, C. A. Barlow of San Luis Obispo, bas not met with any objection from either the A.P. A. element or the other element which is opposed to minghng religion with politics. Mr. Barlow acquitted himself very well indeed. He handled the gavel with the same deft- ness of touch and the same brilliancy of technique as that displayed by Paderewski or Ysaye on their favorite instruments. He is well acquainted with the members and by the aid of the cards showing the names of the counties from which they bailed or thundered, as the case may be, he managed to introduce them properiy to the rest of the delegates. Those same printed cards by the way, are an ortho- graphical curiosity. Solano is spelled Salano, Madera is converted into Madara, Tehama is made to read Tahama, and many of the other counties have been sadly disfigured in a similar way by a printer who seems to be greatly in want of a littlered school house as part of his lit~ erary apparatus. Populists are not dunces, and to-day many ef the cards were taken away for re- pairs and returned with the names of the counties properly spelled in Spencerian script. The committee on platform had a hard time of it. They went out shortly after noon and spent the recess till 4 o’clock in fitting up a platform to fit the local conditions and at the same time to be in harmony with the Omaha platform. The session of this committee developed the fault that there are a large number of orators gathered to- gether and discord and procrastination are in the midst of them. The tarifé question, brought out by a plank submitted by Mr, Cator, started the ball rolling and kept it rolling up to an extremely unpopulistically late hour. The Omaha platform has deftly straddled the tariff proposition and Mr. Cator endeav- ored to have the straddle removed and to induce the party in OCalifornia to say something on the matter. Murphy of Shasta, the protege of Sheriff Houston of that county. one of three Sheriffs in this State elected on the straight Populist ticket, made a bitter fight against the Cator resolution and was assisted by J. V. Webster, ex-Populist nominee for Governor, and Cator was ably supported by Burnette G. Haskell of San Francisco and L. F. Smith of Santa Clara. But it was so much time wasted, for the battle may have to be fought over again to-morrow on the floor of the convention. The State Central Committee occupied the recess hours and worried away late in the evening over the subject of raising the wherewithal to carry on the campaign and to help elect the legislative ticket. Several propositions were made in the executive session, one of them being for each county to assess its Populist residents 50 cents or $1 apiece. 2 It was estimated that not less than $10,000 would be required and that $50,000 would come nearer satisfying the require- ments of the campaign. Some dissatisfac- .| tion was expressed by several members of the committee as to the manner in which Secretary Bush had handled the finances. They thought that more economy should be practiced. Not much interest is being taken in the matter of the nomination of a Lienterant- Governor. T. W. H. Shanahan of Shasta and Douglass T. Foster of Fresno are most spoken of, but Sheriff Houston of Shasta said last night that Mr. Shanahan was not a candidate for any office under the sun. Fowler has many friends. He has great force of character and can handle a con- vention with the skill of a veteran. The Congressional fight in Grove L. Johnson’s district is attracting some at- tention. Some of ex-Attorney-General A. L. Hart's friends are working quietl to have him nominated. Hart himself says nothing, but laughs and shakes his curled locks when the subject is men. tioned. He is said to be a deadly political enemy of Grove L. Johnson, and his friends claim that if nominated he would roast Johnson in every precinct in the dis- trict on his funding bill record. The convention will reassemble at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. The Second Congressional District convention will meet at half-past 7 in the morning, an hour which only a granger would suggest. Susan B. Anthony, Mrs. A. A, Sargent, Ida A. Harper and Mrs. Hobart, of the Woman Suffrage Association, made ring- ing speeches to the counvention and were warmly received. Mrs. Klizabeth Pur- nell, formerly a schoolteacher in this city and a woman of varied intellectual attain- ments, made one of the best speeches o the day. BUSINESS IS BEGUN, Charles A. Barlow of San Luis Obispo Chosen Chairman of the Convention. SACRAMENTO, Carn., May 12—It was 10:20 A. . when Chairman E. M. Wardall of the State Central Committee called the