The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 26, 1896, Page 3

Y SOUTH AND WEST \ FOR FREE SILVER, And Delegates From Those Sections May Bolt at Chicago. SO SAYS MR. TILLMAN. Border States Cannot Stay in the Party on a Gold Platform. HARRITY IS NOT THE MASTER. The South Carolina Semator Declares That He Is Only a Servant of the Democrats. WASHINGTON., D. C., May 25.—Sena- tor Tillman has been on a tour through the South, having made speechesin Texas, Arkansas, Fiorida and in his own State, where he went to attend the State Conven- tion. ‘“‘Everywhere the sentiment is for free silver,”” said he to THE CALL corres- pondent. “Do you think there would be much of a bolt at Chicogo should the convention be for gold and nominate a gold man?”’ “I think the whole South and West wounld walk out. The border States can’t stay in the party on a gold platiorm.” *Do you think the silver men will con- trol at Chicago?” “Oh, yes, they are sure to be in control by upward of a hundred majority.” The tirst of tue Tillman badges have shown up at the Capitol. It isa silver pitchfork with three prongs, and on each prong is impaled a gold bug. On the handle of the pitchfork is ““Tillman,” and the gold bugs impaled on prongs are Jabeled “Sherman,” *‘Carlisle” and *‘Cleve- land.” The badges are being turned out by an Atlanta concern at the rate of hun- | dreds a day, and are being worn exten- sively in the South. There are said to be hundreds of them at Atlanta. With the appearance of the Tiilman pitchfork is the Cariisle badge made like the badges of the Republican candidate. Besides a picture of Carlisle there is ‘‘For President, J. G. Carlisle.” Commenting to-day on Chairman Har- rity’a threat that would-be bolters may be debarred from the National Democratiz Convention, Senator Tiliman said: “‘Harrity’s bluster will have no more effect on the National Copvention than Michigan boodle. He forgets that he is not master of the Democratic party and is only its servant.” S sl TO SHAPE TWO PLATFORMS. Importance of a Convention to Be Held at Detroit. DETROIT, Micn., May 25.—A great convention of representatives of the commercial, mannufacturing, labor and agricultural organizations of the United States, with the avowed purpose of influencing the formation of the platforms of both the Republican and Democratic parties at their coming conventions, will | te held in this city, opening on Tuesday, June 2. The plans which this convention will | adopt will be put in proper shape and a committee appointed to present them to the two great political conventions to be held in June and July respectively, and to urge their embodiment in their respective | platforms. The subjects to be acted upon at this convention will be as follows: First—The discussion of ways and means for taking the tariff question out of parti- san politics and making it a business ques- tion, instead of a “political football.” Second—The discussion of ways and means for the improvement of the con- sular service of the United States and the employment of such service for the in- creasing of our foreign trade, especially with the Central and South American Re- publics. Third—The advisability of recommend- ing to Congress the creation of a depart- ment of commerce, manufactures and labor, and of making the chief of such de- parumenta member of the President’s Cab- inet. Fourth—The advisability of forming a permanent organization for the purpose of holding annual conventions for- the con- sideration of National questions and of recommending to Congress each year such changes in our laws orin their administra- tion as may be deemed for the best interest of our country. The convention wiil be non-political and non-sectional, and all questions must be discussed from a purely commercial stand- point. Over 200 organizations have already agreed to send delegates, and 2000 others have been invited to send representatives, besides which a very large number of busi- ness men are expected to be on hand and take part in the discussions, and with that end in view 25,000 personal invitations are being sent out. In addition to these an invitation is ex- tended to every individual citizen to at- tend the convention and take part in the discussions, who may be interested in the questions to be discussed, and who be- lieves that more can be accomplished by the united effort of all the different inter- ests involved than by each independently of the others. The invitation is sent out by the city of Detroit and bears the signature ot Hon. H. S. Pingree, Mayor; General R. A. Al- ger of the Chamber of Commerce; George H. Barbour, president of the Manufactur- ers’ Club, and J. B. Howarth, president of the Merchants’ ana Manufacturers’ Ex- change. Arrangements are being made to have a number of eminent speakers present, men who are prominent in the commer- cial, manufacturing, labor and agricul- | tural pursuits, as well as those in public life. The following are the members of the committee which will bave charge of the convention: Jsin B. Howarth, president oi the Mer- chants’ and Manufacturers’ Exchange, De- troit, Mich. C. Downing, president of the Board of Trade, Brunswick, Ga. Nathaniel Barnes, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City, Kans. J. H. Brigham, master National Grange P. of H., Delta, Ohio. mated Association of Ironand Steer Workers, Pittsburg, Pa. J. M. Blair, president of the Board of Trade and Transportation, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. W. Doolittle, president of the Dallas Com- mercial Club, Dallas, Tex. J. C. Eliel, president of the National Whole- sale Druggists’ Association, Minneapolis, Minn. W. A. May, president of the Board of Trade, Scranton, Pa. W.Robinson, president of the Young Men's Business League, Meridian, Miss. T. 8. Griffin, president of the Board of Trade, Brunswick, Mo. D. P. Ewin, president of the Commercial Club, Indianapolis, Ind. T. W. Hugo, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Duluth, Minn. H. Rohrs, president of the New York Retail Grocers’ Union, New York City. B. F. Smith, president of the Business Men’s Association, De Perre, Wis. The headquarters of the committee are at 401 Chamber of Commerce, Detroit, the secretary of which, 8. B. Archer, has charge of all correspondence on this mat- ter. Mayor Pingree is in receipt of a letter from Arthur Kirk of the Pittsburg Cham- ber of Commerce, announcing that the Smoky City will make up an excursion to attend the convention. Sl THERE WILL BE NO COMPROMISE. Democratic Factions to Fight to a Finish at Chicago. NEW YORK, N, Y., May 25.—A Herald special from Washington says: There will be no compromise at the Chicago conven- tion on the money question if the ad- ministration can preventit. It will bea fight to a finish so far as President Cleve- land is concerned. **We want no compromise, no juggling, no straddling,” said a member of the Cabinet yesterday. “The country can never have peace and confidence until the silver goblin is laid away in its grave.”” *Do you concede that the Chicago con- vention is to be controlled by the silver men?” was asked. “I do not. While the outlook is not bright, the battle is still on. Our reports from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio are not | so discouraging. We are going to carry those States, or two of them at least. Illinois appears to be dominated by a local machine which suppresses the voice of the members of the party. If the Democrats of Chicago stand on their rights and refuse to submit to such out- rageous imposition as that put on them by | the machine they will do exactly right. | If a man proposes to hold a primary with me he must give me a chance to vote. If the Democrats of Iliinois stand on their rights and appeal the case to the National Committee, I believe the National Com- mittee will sustain them. If they have justice done their side they will be given | seats in the temporary organization of the convention, just asthe gold Democrats of Nebraska, like Colorado and other States, were seated.” ‘‘Suppose the silver men obtain control of the convention, notwithstanaing the National Committee, and go for free coin- age at 16 to 1, will there be another Demo- cratic ticket in the fierd ?"” “No matter which side obtains control of the convention, I believe there will be two Democratic tickets. The silver lead- ers have already threatened to bolt if they cannot rule. We do not make threats. But it is obvious Democrats who believe free coinage will ruin the country cannot vote for a free-silver candidate for Presi- dent. Nor do we want to vote for Mc- Kinley. There seems nothing to do but to name a ticket of our own and give sound- money Democrats something to rally round. I have no idea whom we would nominate in case we find it necessary to put a ticket in the field. “If this were the President’s first term I am satisfied he would be willing to run again, deliberately sacrificing himself for the good of the country and the party. But the prejudice against the third term changes the case materially, and I doubt | if the President would be willing to serve. He would care nothing for defeat if he could be of any real service to his party and the Nation. He is too big and cour- ageous for that. But he would be accused of possessing an ambition which stops at nothing, while we who know him well know his ambition is satistied, and that nothing but a great sense of duty could induce him to have anything more 1o do with politizs.” AN INFORMAL RECEFPTION. McKinley Greeted by Representative Re- publicans of Several States. CLEVELAND, O=m1o, May 24.—Ex-Gov- ernor McKinley held an informal recep- tion in the office of M. A. Hanna to-day. There were men from every section of the country present. After the greetings were over there was a quiet little caucus at which the following were present: Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles, Cal.; W. T. Durbin, Indiapolis; ex-Collector Wimberly, Louisiana; Colo- nel Fred Grant, New York; M. P. Handy, Chicago; Morton H. Allen, Albany, N. Y.; H. A. Booth, Judge John T. Caples and J. D. McCullough, Oregon; C. G. McDon- gall and Jchn F. Milholland, New York. The whole situation was discussed, though all parties refused to tell what was said except that McKinley was the man who would be nominated. McKinley left for Canton when the meeting was over. When asked about the rumored visit of Samuel Fessenden, Clarkson’s right-hand man, to Mr. McKinley at Canton, Mr. Hanna said: *“Well, I really had not seen the report that he intended to come, but I can tell you that all those stories are ca- nards.” H. A. Booth, who is a delegate to St. Louis from Oregon, was spokesman for the party of men from that State who called on Mr. Hanna, and he said: “There is some free-silver talk in our State, but at present the great majority are for sound money, and, what is better, they are for McKinley.” e — CAMPBELL’S BOOM WANES. Some Democrats Say There Is No Danger of His Being Nominated. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 25.—The latest statement of ex-Governor Campbell that he would accept the nomination at Chicago, even on a silver platform, but that he does not want the honor at all, creates no comment and little interest at the Capitol. The silver men, from con- versations with some of them this morn- ing, view the announcement indifferently. Their feeling may be summed up in the remark of Representative Terry of Arkan- sas, who said: “There isno danger that Mr. Campbell will be nominated. We will nominate 2 silver man.” The majonty of the others seen did not care to have their names used, as they did not want to offend so0 good and popular a Democrat as Campbell, but they said that a straight silver man would be the nomi- nee. Ex-Governor Campbell’s 1deas on international bimetallism do not suit any of them. Newsp Consolidated. CINCINNATI, Onwo, May 25—By mutual agreement among stockholders of both papers, the Commercial-Gazette and the Tribune, the two Republican morning papers of this city, will be con- W. J. Smith, president of the American Flint Glassworkers’ Union, Pittsburg, Pa. M. M. Garland, president of the Amalga- solidated on June 1. The new paper will be known as the Commercial-Tribune and will be Republican in politics. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, UESDAY, MAY 26, 1896. 3 QUEEN OF THE WOODLAND FETE, Miss Tillie Schluer Will Sway a Scepter on Wednesday. WINS A LIVELY RACE. Yolo County Native Sons Choose Their Sovereign by the Ballot. TO BE CROWNED WITH POMP. District Attorney Hopkins Delegated to Make the Coronation Speech. WOODLAND, Car., May 25.—Miss Tillie Schiner will rule over Woodland’s Native Sons at Wednesday’s celebration. The contest that this charming young lady April 10, but the Governor at that time granted a reprieve of sixty days as a cour- tesy to the Hawaiian Government, which had asked for time to look into the facts of the case. The application for # commutation this morning was opposed by the District At- torney. After hearing the argument on both sides the Governor refused to take action in the matter. Kaumano will be | executed at Folsom June 10. g e SUMMIT LAKE FACTIONS CLASH. Battle for the Possession of an Irrigation Dam—Several Shots Are Ex- changed. VISALIA, CaL., May 25.—The war be- tween factions contending for water rights in the Summit Lake country, on the west side, is being waged with increased bitterness. On Saturday night armed bands fought with revolvers—one in de- fense of a dam and the other in an at- tempt to destroy the barrier. The details of the conflict received here are meager. Some time ago one of the dams of the Crescent Ditch Company was blown out with dynamite by enemies of the com- pany. It was soon replaced and a guard of six men put in charge. One night the guards were surprised and overpowered by a body of men, who lost no time in again destroying the dam. Again the company restored it and put on guard a numbsr of men whon they believed would not be caught napping. These new guards purchased a lot of lamps with reflectors, for use at night, in order that no .one could steal upon them in the dark. This scheme worked too well to satisfy the other faction, which had become impatient at the slow pro- cesses of law in water litigation. Last Saturday night & squad of men made a has just won was far more exciting than a municipal election. When the committee charged with the counting of the votes went from one polling place to another it was followed by large crowds of partisans, who cheered as their respective favorites gained on the tally-sheets. The principal leaders in the race were Misses Tillie Schluer, Birdie Morris and Mae Cummings, all handsome and popular young ladies of this city. The voting had peen spirited from the beginning, and the Native Sons are rejoicing over the success of the affair. Over 4000 baliots were cast. As soon as Miss Schluer was notified of her election, she sent a note to Miss Mor- ris, her principal competitor, earnestly re- questing her to act as ber maid of honor. Miss Morris gracefully accepted. The oth- 2r maias selected by the queen-elect are: Misses Lottie Eastham, Dahlia Hornlein, Annie Richie, Annie Deaner and Minnie Germeshausen; for pages, Ethel Pullan and Paul Leake. The Queen will be crowned with much pomp and ceremony. The coronation speech will be delivered by District At~ torney R. E. Hopkins. Miss Schluer is the daughter of Otto Schluer, one of the wealthiest and most influential German citizens of Yolo County. BENICIA’S DYING PRELATE. Physicians Announce After a Consultation That Bishop Wingfield Cannot Recover. BENICIA, CaL., May 25.—The condition of Bishop Wingfield continues very critical. A consultation was held by Drs. Downing and Williamson this evening and the de- cision was that there was scarcely any hope for their patient. It may be possible for him to survive a few days, but death might come within a few hours. The Bishop’s wife, the only one of the family here at present, has telegraphea East for their daughter to come as soon as ssible. Telegrams have been arriving rom all over the country expressing sympathy. e NEVADA CITY'S HEROINE. Mrs. Belle Douglass Rescues a Drown- ing Child. NEVADA CITY, Can, May 25.—A woman's presence of mind yesterday saved Matilda Appel, aged 11 years, from drowning. While out walking with Mrs. Belle Douglass the child climbed to the top of a knoll in_the old Hirschman hy- draulic claim and then ran swiftlv down the other side, at the foot of which was a deep reservoir. tflr speed was so great that she could not stop, but plunged into the water, which was 6 or 8 feet deep. Mrs. Douglass saw the child’s peril and, glancing qui c:byabom her, espied a willow pole which h: been used for a fishing- rod. The girl wasabout to sink the second time, when the pole was passed to her. She grasped it and was pulled to the shore and lifted out. WILL DIE AT FOLSOM. Governor Budd Refuses to Reprieve a Kanaka Murderer. SACRAMENTO, CaL., May 25—E. M. ‘Walsh of San Francisco, representing the Hawaiian Government, appeared before Governor Budd to-day, asking for « com- mutation of the sentence of death pro- nounced against Paulo Kaumano, a Ka- naka, convicted of murdering an old lady in El Dorado County several years ago. The execution was to have taken place MURDER ENDS A FIREBAUGH FEUD. Alexander Betbeder Shot to Death by John W. Lambert. FIGHT OVER A TRIFLE. The Slayer Holds His Victim and Sends a Bullet Through His Heart. THEY HAD BEEN PARTNERS. A Dispute Over Business Matters Led to a Quarrel and a Sep- aration. FRESNO, Car., May 24.—John W. Lam- bert shot and killed Alexander Betbeder at Firebaugh last evening. Both were prominent citizens of their community and the twestern portion of the county is in great excitement over the affair. The shooting occurred at Lambert’s saloon. Betbeder was circulating a petition to have the Supervisors oust Justice of the Peace W. 8. Crawford from office, and called npon Lambert for his signature. This the proprietor of the saloon refused and hot words were passed. Up to two months ago Betbeder had an interest in the saloon. The partnership was dissolved pecause of a business mis- understanding. Lambert bought his part- ner’s interest, but it appears that the dis- solution did not alleviate hard feeling be- tween the two men, so when they became excited over the petition disagreement yes- terday the former trouble was quickly brought up. Lambert excitedly remarked to Betbeder: “You have not used me right, anyway.” Betbeder said something in reply and Lambert callea him a liar. Betbeder struck at Lambert, who dodged and struck back. As he did so he turned and ran toward his bedroom in the rear part of the saloon. Thedoor leading to it was locked; with a violent kick he broke it in. In the | meantime Lambert’s barkeeper was hust- ling Betbeder out of the saloon so as to prevent trouble. He got about twenty yards from the entrance to the saloon with | his charge when Lambert came running out with a big pistol in his hand. While approachine Betbeder and the barkeeper Lambert fired two shots. When he caught up to them he seized Betbeder by the shoulder with his left hand and holding the pistol in the other hand to the | victim’s breast he sent a bullet through Betbeder’s heart and another through his right lung. Lambert walked quietly back to the sa- loon and remarked: MISS TILLIE SCHLUER, VV(‘)ODLAND’S MAY QUEEN., [From a photograph.] rush on the guards to again overpower them. This time they were met by a fusillade of bullets and driven back. They returned the fire, and though it is be- lieved several men were wounded in the affray the extent of the damage done is Kkept secret. MET DEKTH SHILINGLY Execution of a Youth Charged With Rebelling Against the Yoke of Spain. Cruelties Practiced in an Attempt to Learn the Whereabouts of Insurgents. KEY WEST, Fra., May 25.—Private ad- vices received here report the execution of Martinez Ortago at the Cabanas prison on the morning of the 15th charged with rebellion against the Spanish Government. Ortago was a youth of 18 years. He met death smilingly. On the 15th Francisco Boca Landro, 74 years old, owner of a farm in the Guara district, and three colored servants were put in the Cabanas prison. Boca Landro is charged with failing to obey Weyler's orders for all loyal subjects to reside in fortitied towns. He is quite deaf, entirely crippled and almost blind. One of his servants was accused of know- ing the whereaboats of the insurgents, and to compel him to tell they placed a rope around his head above his temples and twisted it until the scalp was cut all around the head. KINGSTON, JaMarca, May 25.—Advices have reached here irom a reliabie source in Cuba to the effect that a strong body of Spanish troops recentiy made a second at- tempt to invade Cubitss, the seat of the Cuban Government. They were ambushed in the mountains and sustained a crush- ing defeat. The Spaniards were literally slaughtered by the insurgents, the force was com- pelled to flee in disorder, abandoning their equipments. The advices further show that a filibustering expedition, hav- ing large quantities of munitions of war, has landed at a place east of Santiago de Cuba. HAVANA, Cusa, May 25.—Colonel Tort reports having had an engagement with the rebels near Madrigua. in the Havana Province. The enemy had eleven killed. The troops had two men wounded. The rebels attacked the town of Conso- lacion del Sur and were repulsed by the garrison. The rebels on their retreat burned a number of huts on the outskirts of the town. The loss of the rebels was heavy. The garrison had four men killed and twenty wounded. WASHINGTON, D. C.,, May 25.—The Supreme Court has decided the case of W&org t al. vs. the United States, in- volving the Horsa Cuban expedition. The opinion affirms the judgment of the Dis- trict Court for Pennsylvania sentencing Captain Wiborg to imprisonment and a fine for engaging in the expedition, and reversing it as to Petersen and Johansen, mates of the vessel. Treasury Gold Reserve, WASHINGTON. D. C., May 25.—The goid reserve to-day was §109,480,105; with- drawals, $1,365,300. “I had to kill Lim or he would have got me.” He then started for Mendota, where he surrendered to Constable Adams. Lambert at present occupies the position of Roadmaster of the Firebaugh District and is well connected throughout the county. He1s about 42 years of age and has alwavs been considered a very guiet citizen. Betbeder was a Frenchman and 28 years of age. He also was held in high esteem by the community, being a quiet and industrious young man. el ek TO EXTEND THE VALLEY ROAD. Fresno Citizens Want the Line to Run Southward From the City. FRESNO, Car,, May 25.—At a meeting to-day of the Committee of Ten, which has in charge the matter of rights of way through Fresno County, the secretary was instructed to send an invitation to the officers of the San Joaquin Valley Road to visit Fresno as early as practicable to confer with the committee and other citizens as to the best ways and means for ON EASTERN TRACKS. Terra Archer and Miss Star Run a Dead Heat. . CHICAGO, ILL., May 25.—Races at Lake Side to-day were equally divided between favorites and outsiders. The finish event of the day cropped out in the first race, in which Terra Archer at 3 to 1 and Miss Star at 9to2 ran a dead heat, the former at 2 to 5 winning the run off. Six furlongs, Miss Star and Terra Archer ran a dead heat, Ben Hur third. Time,1:191. Terra Archer won the run off, Miss Star second. Time, 1:2114. Four furlongs, Stegfried won, Lottie Wimmer tegv‘mcl(. T:)m Am}‘ermn third. Time, :59. x furiongs, Laura F won, Miss Kitiy se ond, My Hebe third. Time,1:19. ey Six furlongs, Irene Woods second, Doctor G third, Time, 1 Nine furlongs, Evanatus won, Bac second, Pat Mulloy Jr. third, Time, Six furlongs, Ethel Lea won, Bob 14 Helen Wren third. Time, 1:15. ST. LOUIS, Mo., May —Favorites won the first two races to-day without ef- fort. Three second picks and a long shot took the others. Bravo finished first in the fifth, but was disqualified for fouling. A good Monday crowd was present. The track was fast. Six furlongs, Ellen won, Sycamore third. Time, 1:1734. Four and a hali furlongs, Algol won, Mattte Belle second, Juanita third. Time, :58. One mile, Dr. Huger won, Ramiro second, Pinkey Potter third. Time, 1:44}4. Six end a half furlongs, Leader Ban won, Sligo second, Salvable third. Time, 1:23. Seven furlongs. Find Out won, Hibernia Queen second, Vassal third. Time, 1:321¢. Six furlongs, Nellie Smith wou, Harry Duke second, Ashland third. Time, 1:17. OAKLEY RACE TRACK, OHuio, May 25.— Four and a half furlongs, Amisble won, Alice second, Olean third. Time, :59'{. Six furlones, Rampart won, May Rose sec- ond, Old Center third. Time, 1:1815. Five furlongs, T W W won, Cherry Leaf sec- ond, Olympus third. Time, 1:05 on, Nannie D 1 (‘l)nude Hill second, l Six furlongs, Irish Lady won, Oracle second, Acme third. Time, 1:17%. One mile, Miss Frances won, ond, Springvale third. Time, 1 gndagno sec- ! IO i | On the Ball Field. | BALTIMORE, Mo., May 25.—Doheny | gave the Champions four bases on balls to- | day in the first inning, which, with two singles and a couple of long flies, netted them four runs and the game. Gleason | was given an ovation by the 7331 spec- | tators and a pair of diamond cuff-buttons | by the members of the Baltimores. Score: | Baltimores 41000000-5 8 2 | New Yorks. 01000002—8 5 0 | _ Batteries—Espon ‘and Kobinson; - Doheny and | Wilson. Umpire—Lynch. | PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 25.—The | Philadeiphians reappeared on the home grounds to-day and defeated Boston. | Both teams made costly errors. Score: Philadelphias. :10010031%6 8 | Bostons............. 020010000-8 7 4 | " Batteries—Taylor and Clements, Nichols and | Bergen. 2 Sparred dix Zame Rounds. BROOKLYN, N. Y., May 25.—The star, attraction at the second series of boxing | bouts at the Empire Theater to-night was | a six-round *“‘go’’ between Jack Everhardt, | the Southern lightweight, and “Young'’ Griffo, the Australian feather-weight. There was a very poor attendance and the event was a tame affair. The men sparred the stipulated number of rounds in a friendly manner. By prearrange- ment the decision was a draw. Griffo, despite his want of condition, displayed his usnal cleverness and made the South= erner look very cheap at times. L et | Visalia Defeats Hanford. HANFORD, CAL., May 25.—An exciting zame of baseball between Hanford and Visalia yesterday was won by Visalia; | score, 1560 9. NEW TO-DAY of Justice perity. At the Bar frauds and extortionists have no stand- ing ; why should they have in business ? The Columbian Woolen Mills employ over 200 white wage earners, whose earn- ings go to support the butcher, the baker, the grocer, the farmer—directly or indi- rectly lending to your support and pros- On the other hand, the fakers who imitate us sell nothing but Chinese or prison-made Clothing. Every gar- ment made in Chinatown or in prison factories takes the bread from the mouths of at least two of your fellows. Will you buy of these frauds, or of us ? Suits made to order, from Beaver, French Pique, Tricots, Scotch Tweeds, Cheviots, etc., from $10 to $20. ionable tailors charge $20 to $35 for same grades. We guarantee fit, workmanship and trimmings. F $3 to $6. Will you buy of of us? Only Branch in S. F., 211 Montgomery St. Fash- ashionable Trousers, the extortionists, or Avoid all firms of similar name. having the road extended south of here this season. There seems to be uncer- tainty as to whether the road will be con- tinued south this year, and as it would be greatly to the interests of the county to have the road so extended the committee took these steps. LOS ANGELES’ HOTTEST DAY. Southern California Residents Broiled by a Torrid Wave—Upward Flight of the Mercury. LOS ANGELES, CAn, May 25.—The ever present oldest inhabitant would have been delighted under ordinary circum- stances to descant on the heat of this day in Los Angeles as compared with the days when he *‘first came to the country’ in the fifties or ‘*just before de wah,” but he is without the energy to do it. Itis the second day of the heated term and the May record-breaker, with plenty to spare. It has been the hottest day in any month since the Weather Bureau was first estab- lished in this city. At 5 o'clock this morning the Weather Bureau man found the thermometer record- ing 75 degrees. Just before noon the mer- cury had crawled to the 102 mark. This registration was taken away up in the air, on top of the Wilson building, where the instruments are unaffected by terrestrial influences. The difference ranges from 5 to 7 degrees—that is, it is from 5 to 7 degrees hotter down on the sidewalk than at the signal station. Some thermometers registered 109 degrees, others 108 degrees, and one or two went up to and slightly above the 110-degree mark. An exodus for the mountains and sea may be expected in a few du{a unless there is a change for the cooler. At 8 o’clock this evening the thermometer registered 85 degrees. SANTA BARBARA, Carn., May 25.—A hot wave struck Santa Barbara to-day, the mercury ranging above 90 degrees at 8 A. M., and touching 97 degrees, according to Hugh D. Vail's registration, at 3 o’clock this afternoon. i Happily the h is unaccompanied by wind, and there is nd‘pmuen: indication of any damage to Crops.’ CHICO, CaL., May 25.—A very warm wave struck this city this morning. At noon the mercury had ascended to the 95 mark. This being such a sudden change in the weather, every one is suffering from the beat. For the past month the mer- cury here has never been above 75 degrees. adie e, Alaska’s Contesting Delegates. SEATTLE, Wasu, May 25.—C. W. Young, a member of the contesting dele- gation from Alaska to the National Re- publican Convention, arrived in this city on the Willapa and is en route to St. Louis. Thomas Blackett, another member, is a assenger on the City of Topeka, due on gndny. The alternates are Harrison Bost- wick and A. C. Van Doren. Young con- tends that he and Blackett are regularly elected delegates, asserting that they will be given a seat in the big convention. 1 T T T T “A very smooth article.” {tle PLUG Don’t compare “Battle Ax” with low grade tobaccos—compare “Battle Ax” with the best on the market, and you will find you get for 10 cents almost twice as much “Battle Ax” as you do of other high grade brands, SR T e e A R O RO R OO RO RRER O