The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 1, 1896, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1896. 5 THEFRSTSS | JLL FOR BARAAM, McKinley, Barham and Prosperity Is the Slogan There. ALL RIVALS WITHDRAW The Man With a Bright Record Is Wanted by Fourteen Counties. THE BUSINESS QUICKLY DONE. Barham Is Named by Acclamation by the Repub’icans of the First Distr.ct. The re-election of J. A. Barham to Con- gress from the First District was yesterday made one of the certainties of this cam- paign, as far as certainties may appear amid the manifold exigencies of the 1ssues of 1896. The Republicans of the First District unanimously and enthusiasticaily named him yesterday at their Congressional con- vention ‘as their candidate for Congress. “McKinley and Barham, Protection and Prosperity’’ will, during the ensuing cam- paign, be the an that will be most loudly heard throughout fourteen counties of this State and if there be a Congres- sional District in California in which Re- publican success is assured in advance that district is the First. In none of the seven Congressional dis- triets of California hasthe Wilson-Gorman tariff bill wreaked grester economit dis- aster and few other sections of the Golden State present such pitiable examples of the ruin wrought by Democratic free- trade policies or afford more potent argu- ments in favor of the Republican doctrine of protection to American industries. The First Congressional District, com- prising a vital portion of the wool, lnmber, iruit and wine industries of California, which now lie prostrate as a re- sult of Democratic economic legislation, yesterday declared tuat protection was the issue in California during the campaign of 1896, and after a whoop for McKinley cheered the name of James A. Barham of Santa Rosa, who will in that section of the State share this year the support of every citizen who realizes the disastrous results of Democratic rule, and | who has the plain, every-day sense to realize what path leads to the remedy. The name of Barham was the only one mentioned in connection with the Con- gressional candidacy in that discrict at the convention held at the rooms of the Union League Club yesterday forenoon. As told in THE CALL of yesterday Judee Spencer of Lassen and Mattock of Teha- ma withdrew from the race several days ago. State Senator Frank McGowan of Humbolt, tbe only remaining nval to Barham, realized night before last that Barham had a clear majority in his favor, and his name was not presented to the convention. ‘When the convention assembled at 10 A. x. there met as intelligent and repre- sentative a body of men as any party has afforded in California. All knew whom and what they wanted, the business was soon disposed of, and there was no boss rule or wire-pulling in that convention either. The nomination went to Barham with unanimity and spontaneity. A. B. Lemmon of Santa Rosa, chairman of the Congressional committee of the First District, which ordered the conven- tion, called it to_order, saying in a few words that besides the nomination of a Congressman the convention might be called upon to nominate a Presidential elector, owing to an uncertainty about the regularity of the nomination of Mr. Fran- cis at the convention held in May. T. L. Carothers of Mendocino and D. D. Dodson of Tehama became the chairman and secretary of the convention. Mr. Carothers, in accepting the chair, recalled the fact that the district had for many years gone Democratic until it was carried by Judge de Haven, and that it had again gone Democratic until it was carried by J. A. Barham. When the committee on_ credentials, composed of R. H. Dirling of Napa, Robert Nixon Jr. of Siskivou, A. Putnam of Hum- boldt, G. N. Sturtevant of Mendocino snd J. W. Borrie of Trinity, had reported after a recess the nomination of a Congressman 'was proceeded with. Barham was placed in nomination by Frank L. Coombs of Napa, whose first mention of Barham’s name was greeted with enthusiastic applause. “He has not pleased all men,” said Coombs, **but he has so directed his course that he comes back to us with a name, a character and a record that give to us more assurance of his future actions than a thousand declarations and platforms.’’ Nixon of Siskiyou ana then Cone of Humboldt, the stronghold of McGowan, seconded the nomination, and J. A. Bar- ham was nominated by acclamation amid rousing cheers. Barham was brought in from the vesti- bule, and he spoke a few brief words in expression of his thanks ana appreciation. J. L. Childs of Del Norte offerea the following resolution, which was unani- mously adopted: , The record of Hon. J. A. Barham ongressional career has been that t, upright and uniring champion 15 of the people of California and consistent with true Republican- re, be it Resolved, Thiat we, gates Of the F i Caiifornia ir the Congressional dele- t Congressional District of « ' convenijon assem bled, do hereb; indorse and commend him for the faithful an able dischurge of his duties as Congressman from the First Congressional District of Cali- jornig, by which nhe has earned the respeet, esteem and support of all hic constituents. On motion of A. G. Meyers G. M. Francis Was unanimously nominated as Presiden- tial elector for the First District. Coombs brought up the doubtful tion of how and when, under the purity of election laws, the Congressional Finance Committee should beappointed, and it was decided that the conveniion and the Con- gressional Committee should both appoint the same committee. The result was the joint appointment of the fojlowing com- mittee: 1. W. Ragsdale, A. B, 1, mmon, Santa Rosa; W. A. Mackinder, Napa; A W. Hill, Humboldt; D. D. Dodson Tehama. ! On motion of Senator Gleaves of Shasta the Congressional Committee was ap. thorized to fill vacancies, and then, after a vote of thanks to the Union League Ciul for the use of its rooms, there was an ad- fiurnment with three hearty cheers for cKinley and Barham. The convention was composed as fol- lows: 3 Del Norte—Fred J. Corrin, John L. Cbilds. Humboldt—William Wallace, J, C. Bull_proxy; Frank Eliory, J. proxy; F. J. Harrell, J. C. Bull roxy; Williem Carson, 3. J. de Haven proxy; F. If. Selvidge, J. C. Bull proxy; & Pumnam. G, W. Wiillams, W. Luther, Jobn M. Vauce, F. W. Luther proxy: J. 8. Conmiek, K. W. Lithér proxy; C. . Cone. nes- . R. Murray, W. E. Mills proxy; W. E. Miils' proxy: D. ucF&l-nfi. G. A. Sturtevant proxy; John Clark, G. A, Sturtevant proxy; John A. Gorden; P. Hanley, J. R. Johnson proxy; L. Van Dusen. Willsey, T. L. Oarotuers; A. M. Duncan, G, A. Sturtevant proxy. {uir&. Joshua Frije proxy; C. Modoc—J. L. L. Claplin, F. B. Mackinder proxy; A. C. Loweli, J. L. Land proxy. Napa—F. L. Coombs, R. H. Sterling, C. J. Beerstecher, G.W. Strohl, G. 8. McKenzie, Rob- ert Corlett, W. A. Mackinder, O. H. Block, F. Grouse, F. M. Nollage; E. M. Brock,. G. 8. Me- Kenzie prox E. Mills, J. R. Murray, W. W. Plumas—W Fall, D. McFarland. Shasta—Lloyd Carter, T.J. Perryman, R.G. Harvey, L. Carter proxy; Joseph Densmore, J. M. Gleaves proxy; W. N. Weob, L. Carter Proxy; A.L.Price, L. Carter proxy. Sierra—0. Liberty, Stanley A. Smith, R. P. Mott, William Cox, W. K. Turner. B. W. Sonoma—W. J. Orr, N. K. Coffman, W. Haskell, J. H. McNabb, H. Meacham, J. V Rose, D. B. Peugh, 1. ‘arq, T. C. Putnam, W. F. Price, E. W. Davis, R. M. Swain, A. G. Burnett, W. 8. Staley, R. A. Poppe, J. W dale, M.'J. Strening, G. B. Baer, J. F. Tehama—W. F. Moggard, D- proxy; A. T. Ellis, D, D. Dodsou; G. W luke, D. D. Dodson proxy; T.H.Albright, D. D. Dodson proxy. Z Trinity—James Bowie, W. L. Hupp Jr.; W. H. La Bree, James Bowie proxy. Siskiyou_B. F. Waiker, E. 8. Tomblin prox:; R.S. T obert Nixin Jr., Clifford S. Prendergast, A. G. Rkt B H son, H. S. COggins Myers proxy; proxy; John Par! THE LABOR UNIONS. C. F. Schadt and J. J. Connelly Elected as Business Agents. The unions of the Building Trades Coun- cil held a mass-meeting at 115 Turk street last night to elect two business agents. The attendance was large and the election spirited. there being seven candidates in the field. On the first ballot J. J. Con- nelly of the Plasterers’ Union was elected. On the second ballot C. F. Schadt of Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union No. 483 was elected. Both officers succeea them- selves in the positions. The Journeymen Barbers’ Union met last evening and the secretary reported that by next Tuesday evening the charter from the international body will have ar- rived. The union will then eleci and install permanent officers. After the installation the barbers will bold a high jinks. It was decided to close all shopsat1p. M. on July 4. A committee consisting of W. B, Cur- rier, C. H. Spencer and l. Less was ap- ointed to draw up a constitution ana by- aws. Last evening the members of Union No. 1 of the San Francisco International Brick- layers held a meeiing and declared most emphatically in favor of eight hoursasa day’s work and a general reduction in the tax levy, to the end that industry may have a chance and that workingmen msy be more generally employed. THE CIVIC FEDERATION. Reports of Committees and Municipal Eesolutions. The Civic Federation met in adjourned session vesterday afternoon and received the reports of 1. J. Truman on tbe Corbett- Sharkey fight, in which the fistic bout was characterized as a brutal exhibition. The report further stated that in the opinion of Mr. Truman, pugilistic contests could be nothing else than brutal so long as prizes were offered. Resolutions concerninz municipal affairs and the Merchants’ Association were passed, and a committee of six, with C. B. Perkins at the head, was appointed to con- fer with the Merchants’ Association as to the best plan to adopt in puritying the municipal government. Stewart Menzies and L. J. Truman were appointed a committee to investigate and report on the boxing match to come off on tne 2d of the month. ———-————— ANNIVERSARY RALLY. The Knights of Honor Held a Feast in B’nai B'rith Hall Last Evening. A grand rally of the Knightsof Honor took place in B’nai B'rith Hall, it being the twenty-third anniversary of the estab- lishment of the order. Long tables were piaced in the audi- torium, where the assembled knights par- wook of a coffee and bean feast and smoked clay pipes while 2 number of the brother- hnod entertained the company with music and recitations from the platform. Instrumental melodies were furnished by the letter-carriers’ brass band. Several Otympic Club athletes gave sparring and wrestling exhibition: Boogar's Life Insurance. The administrators of the estate of P. Boogar have sued the New England Mutual Life In- surance Cnm%fln{ for $2000, said to be due on a pelicy on the life of the deceased. Boogar was murdered in Oakland by Michael Collins in 1895. SEEKING PRAZILIAN AID. Peruvian Revolutionists Make Overtures to the Governors of Two States. NEW YORK, N. Y., July 1,—The Her- ald’s special cable from Buenos Ayres says: Advices have been received from Para, Brazil, that Seminarios ..as suc- ceeded in settling the differences among his following, and that he is fortifying Iquitos with a view of resisting Pierola’s troops to the utmost. The Peruvian revolutionists now have three steamers armed with rapid-fire gups and several hundred rounds of am:nuni- tion and shot. They have received. a great deal of assistance from various firms doing business on the Amazon. The revolutionists, it is said, have al- ready -declared a free republic in the province of Loreto, and have made over- tures to the great Brazilian St-tes, Ama- zonas and Para. The Governors of these States have made no reply, butit is known the sympathy of the Braziliansisinalarge part with Seminarios. - Given Arizona Offices. PHENIX, Arrz., June 30.—Chief Justice Baker to-day rendered decisions in the cases of Wolfley vs. McCord and Farish vs. Cole. . These were contests brought by ap- pointees of Governor Franklin to gain possession of the offices of member of the Board of Control and Territorial Treas- urer. Judge Baker decides that the Governor has power to remove Territorial officers, and gives the seats to the ap- pointees. T. J. Wolfley, member of the Board of Control, is editor of the Arizona Republi- can. and T. E. Farish, Treasurer, a_leader of the Democrats for years past. He is a mining man, and was Secretary of the Territory under Governor Zulick. P. J. Cole, the ousted Treasurer, proposes to ap- peal the case to the Supreme Court. ———— Santa Barbara Incorporation. SANTA BARBARA, Car,, June 30.— Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Channel City Hall Company. The incorporators are A. Ott, E. O. Roeder, W. E. Noble, James M. Short, J. F. Dhiel, W. H. Stafford and W. 8. Day. The pur- pose of the corporation is to raise a fund to pay the existing indebtedness of Chan- nel City Lodge No. 232, Independent Order oi Odd Fellows; to buy and sell real es- tate; to loan money on mortgages; to rent, lease and manage real estate, houses, halls, lodgerooms and theaters. Ten thousand do!lars is the amount of capital stock, consisting of 500 shares at $25 each. —————————— Sacramento Official on Trial. SACRAMENTO, Caw, June 30.—The City Trustees to-night began their inquiry into the charges of incompetency and malfeasance of Street Superintendent Croly, but made little headway, and the trial will probably drag along for weeks. Croly entered an answer, in which he al- leges that certain of the Trustees con- certed the charges, instead of the party proxy. Mariu—S. F, Buistow, Wiltiam Barr, B. W. Studley, J. W. Atberton, G. W.-Burbank, Wil- liem {hudelbfll proxy; J. H. Pryor, H. P. Wood proxy. Mendocino—G. A. Sturtevant; N. W. Kcnt.‘ who signed them, and that the incom tency is on their part and not on his. i —————— BORROW on sealskins, silks and jewels at Uncle Harrls', 16 Grant avenue. DROVE AWAY A COMPETING LINE Another Scalp Hung at the Belt of Collis P. Huntington. SETBACK TO COMMERCE. Why a Japanese Steamship Line Has Not Been Established to This City. WAITING FOR ENCOURAGEMENT Suitable Arrangements Could Not Be Made With the Southern Pa- cific Company. Collis P. Huntington has now added to his unenviable record the distinction of having driven from this port a proposed line of steaniers to and from Yokohama. £ he has not done this personally he is at least responsible for it, for to the inability of the projectors of this trans-Pacific line 10 secure a suitable arrangement with the Southern Yacific Company for through Eastern freight is due tae failure to estab- lish this important enterprise. Rumors have been current for several months that the Usen Kaisha, the largest and wealthiest steamship company in Japan, with lines plying to all ports of | Asia and Europe, was about to make a connection with one of the Pacific ports of the United States, Portland, Tacoma, San Diego and San Francisco were each mentioned as the possible terminus on this side of the ocean, but up to date the project has shown no real signs of exist- ence so jar as the general pubkic is con- cerned. Broad hints have come from apparently reliable sources that the matter was in contemplation, but facts were unobtain- able. Recently these rumors have been ; revived with more vigor than ever. The| Japanese Consul, Sabura Koya, went so far as 1o say he had learned of the project being in contemplation by the Usen Kaisha through the Japanese papers, but heretofore would have nothing further of | a committal nature to say on the subject. In the course of an interview yesterday, however, he inadvertently disclosed the secret of why the proposed new Yoko- homa-San Francisco line is not a fait accompli. He stated that about six months ago the Japanese corporation made an investiga- tion of the situation on this side of the Pacific, and decided that San KFrancisco was the best, and in fact the only port for it to make connection with. Accordingly negotiations were were opened with the Soutkern Pacific Company, looking to an arrangement whereby the proposed line would be given the same advantages so far as through freight for the East is con- cerned as are enjoved by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and the Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company. But no satisfactory agreement could be reached, not a surprising result when it is considered. that C. P. Huntington, the president of the Southern Pacific Com- pany, is also in control of the two steam- ship companies to which the proposed new | line would be a powerful competitor. | Discouraged in this direction, the Usen | Kaisha turned its attention Englandward | and established a line via the Suez canal | from Yokahoma. A fleet of six steamers | was put on about half a year ago, and ad- | vices just received by the Japanese Consul | state that this fleet has now been increased | to an even dozen vessels, with every indi- cation that additional vessels will be re- quired in the near future. It has been further learned that this corporation is still ready to come to San Francisco, and will do so as soon as it re- ceives the desired and necessary encour- gement. EOING OVER ESTIMATES The Grand Jury Trying to Reduce the Tax Levy. Heads of Municipal Departments Sub- mit Statements of Ex. pense. The Grand Jury has finally resolved to consider no more criminal cases—in fact nothing else than the municipal estimates | will be discussed. It was theught that | some consideration would be given last evening to the suggestions that Mrs, Nettie Craven should retire from the School Department, but the jury hasde- cided to refer this suggestion and all other comziainte of a personal character to the next Grand Jury, A resolution was adopted at the session tain from the head of each department a list of men employed, the salary paid to each and a statement of expenses for the past year, together with an estimate of forthcoming requirements. The resolu- tion also requested the heads of depart- ments desiring an increase in the allow- ance to state what reasons existed for de- manding an increased sum of money. Last night the jury heard Harry Piper, chief deputy of the County Clerk; V. F. Northrop of the probate department, Dr. Lovelace, Health™ Officer, and Mr. God- chaux, secretary of the Board of Health. J. B. Reinstein, legal adviser of the Health Board, also attended, butv owing to the lateness of the hour he was not called into the jury-room. Diligent inquiry was made by the Grand Jury to ascertain if the number of clerks in the County Cierk’s office—eighty- four—could not be reduced without detri- ment to the service, but Messrs. Curry and Northrop insisted that all of the men on the payroll were authorized by law and were necessary to perform the work which the law required of the office. The jurors seemed to adhere to the opinion that a reduction in the force might be el fected. The representatives of the Board of Health sought to convinse the jury that a larger appropriation was needed for food inspection. The Grand Jury is determined to go ahead in the consideration of estimates, and if the inquiry results in ascertaining where proposed allowances are extrava- gant a vigorous remonstrance will be made to the Board of Supervisors against per- mitting the extravagance. is well un- derstood that the Finance Committee of the Bupervisors has the estimates under re- view at present, but the Grand Jury ex- pects to be ready to report the result of observations before the board finally passes upon the allowances, Another session of the Grand Jury will be held to-morrow evening. Then the Assessor will be able to state the valua- tion of property for purposes of taxation. It is predicted that the valnation will ex- ceed $340,000,000. Should the assessinent reach this figure the tax for local pur- poses should not exceed $1 10. COONEY IS OUT OF TOWN. An Important Wituess in the Matter of the Craven Deeds. James J. Cooney, the notary, before whom James G. Fairis said to have ac- knowledged the deeds by which he trans- ferred the Pine and Mission streets prop- erties to Nettie R. Craven, left the City on Saturday and had not returned yesterday. It could not be learned just where he had gone nor exactly when he would return, and this fact caused some sneculation among parties interested in the suit. It is for Mr. Cooney to say whether or not James G. Fair came before him per- sonally and acknowledged those deeds— that is, it is for him to say it in court. He has already said so out of court and his acknowledgment is written on the deed. The presence or absence, therefore, of Mr. Cooney is not considered vital for the attorneys for Mrs. Craven. *‘The docu- ments speak for themselves,” they say. *‘They say that James G. Fair went pefore Mr. Cooney and acknowleaged these deeds. This is the best evidence.” The Fair will just discovered to the pub- lic in British Columbia bears a date that materially interferes with any disposition it might have to impinge upon the current controversy. It wasexecuted away back a year before Senator Fair’s death. It is interesting, however, as throwing a side light upon the Senator’sstate of mind with regard to his children and heirs. ““Why should he take the trouble to go to British Columbia, buy land and stocks in order to be domiciled under the law, ux)dl;l,xere make and leave for probate his will?” “‘Because he had reason to believe his will would be contested. Probated in a foreign country it cannot be contested in this country. In British Columbia or in any British court it is a very difficult un- dertaking to break a will. Only the strongest_evidence will do it. Given in charge of Chief Justice—then Aitorney- General of the Province—Davie, it would bave been next toimpossibletodo it. Oh, it was & very good plan for securing the integrity of his will.”” The question was so answered by a law- ver well acquainted with Mr. Fair and his affairs before his death. “But after all this precaution Mr. Fair made another will and other wills after- ward and left them in this country subject to the very dangers he so much feared ?" “Oh, yes. e changed his mind, it seems, and could not go away up there to meake the changes. The result is as he feared it would be. This much is certain, however: That Mr. Fair went up to British Columbia for the purpose of mak- ing a will, made it and left it in the hands of the leading lawyer of the vrovince—now Chief Justice. It'can have no effect, however, except the wills now offered for probate shall be invalidated by | decree of the court.” “Do you know the provisions of the British Columbia will 2’ “I do, but I am not at liberty to say.” Mrs. Craven is still kept close to her home by illness. The hearing will be be- fore Judge Slack to-morrow. —_— HE AEMEWBEREDTHE G C. J. Miller Commits Suicide, but Pays for Its Agent. He Left His Landlady One Dollar to Remunerate Her for the Waste of Deadly Fiuid. Driven to the last ditch by a long run of hard luck, C. J. Miller, a barber, quietly turned on the gas in his room at 229 Kearny street, yesterday moraing, and then disrobing stretchea himself across the bed and awaited death’s summons. 1t came. Just when, nobody knows, but his body, cold and stiff, was found in room 30, by Officer Burnett, about 11:30 o’clock. Whatever Miller might have been in life—that is, his contact with ;the hurly- {C. J. Miller, Who Paid for the Gas Which Ended His Life. burly world—his last few hours on earth showed that he possessed a peculiar re- | gard for the financial ‘welfare of those with whom he came in direct contact. The last dollar he had on earth went to pay for the gas which finally extinguished his life. For his landlady he left the fol- lowing pathetic note: SUNDAY, June 28, 1896. Mrs. Schulz, L«mdladf: 1 am very sorry, but it'is done. 1 leave $1 for gas—the last one I have on earth. Too much hard luck. I bave tried to keep up, but everything goes ageinst me. I would rather be dead. My few littie things I have in this room yoa can keep what you want or give them to the Jap. Landlady, please mail the two letters I leave. MILLER. It is evident from the above that Miller had contemplated the desperate deed for several days. The note was written on Sunday, but his courage either failed him or he Loped, like Micawber, that by wait- ing a day or two something micht turn up. If there is any iruth in the old aduge about “the ruling passion strong in death,”” then the barber was an honest if unfortunate man. In addition to the let- ler left for Mrs. Schulz there were two others, one for Miss Rebecca Hening, 703 Stockton street, and a second jor Robert Driceback. 200 Market street. Miller had at one time worked for Driceback in the shop owned by the latter. During the last few months he drank heavily, and some weeks ago was forced to give up his position. In consequence of this he grew despondent, finaily spend- ing the last aoliar he had for gas with which to end a miserable existence. e~ . Ocean View Improvements. The Ocean View Improvement Club met last Sunday evening at Taylor's Hall and voted in favor of the establishing ofa high school for the Mission district. After a spirited discussion it was also unanimously decided that the club co-operate heartly with the other improvement clabs of the district in securing red, or other rock equally as good, at such figures as will allow the property- owners to have their grading done at & reason- able price, While the improvement of their property ‘was looked after, the intellectual welfare of the residents of the district was not neglected. To this end a resolution was passed favoring the npenlng of a branch free library in this section of the City. The delegates to the asso- ation of improvement clubs are. F. Taylor, vid Hughes, William C. Fisher, Louls Ishim and J. R. Blanchard. The roll of the club was Increased bfi & large number of signatures. The club wiil meet again next Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the same place. ’ 'STRATHMONT WAS SPEEDY l Strathmont, Outpaced a Large Field of Green Ones and Took a Low Mark. DRIVER ALBERTSON IN TROUBLE After Losing One H:at the Three- Year-Old Event Proved Easy Game for Claudius. The attendance at Ingleside track yes- terday to witness the second aay’s trotting and pacing events decided under the auspices .0 the Pacific Coast Trotting- horse Breeders' Association was fair, and the character of the sport furnished war- ranted a much larger crowd. The card was not a lengthy ore, a 2:40 pace and a stake for threce-year-olds making up the programme; but so stubbornly contested was the pacing event that night was draw- ing nigh as the crowd left the course. Ladies’ day on Saturday proved sc popu- lar that the sssociation decided yesterday to allow the fair sex to pass through the turnstile without charge during the bal- ance of the week. The strong breeze from the ocean again proved a great detriment to fast time. While the horses went down the back- stretch as though speeding down a tobog- gan_slide, they tired percentibly as they made the tack into the homestretch and had the wind against them. The bell tapped the ten startersin the 2:40 pace out first, and in Strathmont, who finally proved the victor, about as good a green horse as has been seen around in this section for some time, was uncovered. A horse with no record that can step a heat in 2:16¢ on a track considered at least four seconds slow to the mile would cer- tainly do to go bushwhacking with. The Fresno County horse’s party made a sad mess of the whole affair, however, and as a consequence Driver J. R. Albertson finds i himself ruled off the turf for a period of two years. So strongly touted was Strathmont that in the opening pools sold he brougbt $10 against $6 for Kate H and $3 for the field. A disastrous break at the first turn ruined his chance for the opening heat and he finished up eighth. Meridian, agains: which the books laid 15 to 1, jogged in very comfortably in 2:20, with Adele sec- ond and Floraline third. The ciosing pools on the second heat were: Meridian $10, Strathmont $10 and the field $5. | Again the Fresno horse finished eighth, { Meridian placing another heat to his credit in 2:233{, with Kate H, who came like a streak, second, a neck away. Pools now sold: Meridian $10, the field $§7. The judges apparently did not fancy Albert- son’s efforts in the sulky behind Strath- mont, and when the horses came out to score he was removed and Jim Dustin sub- stituted. The change worked wonders. Dustin | zained the pole at the first turn with his | borse and he kicked dustin tie faces of i the field the balance of the journey, pass- ing the stand two lengths in afivance of Kate H in 2:1614. Meridian, outpaced from the jump, finished fifth. 'There was now another shift in the betting, Strath- mont bringing $10, witn the field going at $6. The favorite went in the air turning into the back stretch and lost severa lengthse. When finally settled down to work he made up a deal of lost ground, but could not caten Kate H, who won the heat by five lengths in 2:25. There was no pronounced change in the betting, and the fifth heat found Strathmont himself again. Becuring the pole at the first turn, he paced the mile without a skip, finishing | five lengths before the game Kate H in 2:24. All now went to the stable but Strathmont, Kate H and Meridian, havin | faiied to take a heat of the five declded‘? There was no betting and Strathmont, never pressed, took the heat and ran as he pleased, leading Kate Hout twolengths in 2:2337. The trotting stake for three-year-olds vas something in the nature of a gift for Claudius after the Palo Al'o stock farm entry, Hunyadi, had taken the first heat. In the auction betting Claudius went for $10, with Hunyadi bringing $8 and the field $5. Don Roberio and the first choice both broke at the first turn in the opening heat, and Huanyadi, who ap- peared to be a very level-headed sort of a youngster, placed the heat to his credit in Clandius, who was second, fin- hed so strong that after the heat he was a hotter choice than ever. The following three heats went to him without effort in 2:28, 2:283{ and 2:29. Setond money went to Hunyadi, who finished second in the deciding heat. INGLESIDE TBACK, June 50.—Purse $1000; 2:40 class, pacing: n. g, by Strathway—by Meridian, br, s, by Semicolon—by Sid- ) it 115343 Kate H, br. m., by Albino Lill 6221232 Adele, b. m., by Dexter Prin teros (Sanders).. 24455dr Cora S, b. m., by Alex Brigadier (Hogoboom) 6343ar Ficraiine, bi. m. by Memo—by Mamt. Wilkes (ROgers)...... ....35866dr Jim Budd, b. g.by Dexter Prince—by wlector (MeDonaid). . ney (Moorhead Shamrock (Hodge: Ben L, b. 2., by Bab Mason (Mack)......dis I ime, 2:20—2:2384—2:1614—2:26—2:24—2:9834. Trotting stake for three-vear olds: value $600. Ciaudius, b. 2., by Nutwood Wiikes—by Menlo (Bunch] X112 Hunyadi, b (Dustin) 1382 Don_Robe Ladies admittel free of charge during the remainder of the week’s racing. These are great days for Joseph Cairn Simpson. The veteran horseman has a lame arm from shaking bands with his many old acquaintances. The 2:12 pace on Friday promises to be a sizzling hot affair. Some of McNair’s starts yesterday would cause Messrs. Furguson and Caldwell to wake up with a nightmare, thinking he ‘was infringing on the Australian gate. Claudius is owned by the Vendome stock farm of San Jose and sappears to be a choroughly game youngster. Hunyadi is not up to a gruelling con- test, but Driver Dustin states the son of Hugo will now receive a ‘‘prep” of much brighter polish. If the owners and the driver of Strath- mont were guilty of fraud in connection with the horse’s peculiar showing his vic- NEW TO-DAY. Cheapest, Because the Best ‘GAIL BORDEN EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK Send for that little book, “Inf: Health;” great valusto mofiu&"fif N. Y. Condensed Milk Co, Street, 71 Hudson Tew York MITCHELL’S MAGIC LOTION. PRICKLY HEAT, Altamont '(Albertson and Dustin)....881211 tory proved a most expensive one, for, be- sider ruling Uriver Albertson off for two years, the judges decided to take ad- vantage of the rule, and allowed James Dustin, who drove the horse in the last four heats, 50 per cent of the purse. In connection with the ruling the point was raised by the friends of Mr. Albertson that the decision was void, as A. H. Cohen, one of the judges officiating in the stand, is in- eligible to occupy that position, as his name appears on the suspended list of the National Trotting Association. This ques- tion will be decided at a meeting of the local association. The meeting of site two crack pacers, W. Wood and Waldo J on Saturday, is arous- ing general enthusiasm among horsemen in general. Edward 8. Bell, the energetic secretary of the Napa Agricultural Society, was busy at the track yesterday distributing the programmes for the fair which opens at that place on July 6. Mr. Bell stated that his association would probably give two extra days on July 13 and 14, on which oc- casions the runners would be given a chance. Following are to-day’s entries: Purse $450 for trotters of 2:35 class—Solo, Clay S Addison, Dowatrine and Ellert. Purse $1000 for trotters of 2:24 class— Los Angeles, Humboidt Maid. King of the Ring. Medico, Leiter B, Athena, Galiette, Prince Gift. CALL [T A GREAT STATE That Is the Decision of the Visiting Civil Engi- neers. Metcalf’s Resolutions That Only the Numerical Population Is Small Are Indorsed. The closing meeting of the twenty- eighth annual convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers was called to order last night in the assembly hall of the Academy of Sciences by Joseph M. Knap. The only purpose of the meeting, as scheduled, was to bear the annual address of President Thomas Curtis Clarke. That gentleman being absent, and, as the chairman stated, ‘‘somewhere in New York or its environments,” the printed address was read. William Metcalf closed the meeting with a few pleasant words regarding the State in which the organization had been so pleasantly entertained. He made com- parisons showing the vast amount of ter- ritory in California, which 1s equal to the area of half a dozen Eastern States, and concluded by saying that ‘‘with all this vastness, which is in keeping with the products of the soil and the hospitable temperament of the people, the popula- tion was small. In fact,”’ emphasized the epeaker, “‘thisis the only small thing so far apparent in California.” The following resolutions were pre- sented : Resolved, That California is great and that the whole Pacific slope is greater. Resolved, That the products of her soil are great and ner pesple are much greater. Resolved, That her flowers and fruits are lus- ciousand beeutiful and her women excel them all so greatly that we must say they are most besutiful and lovely beyond compare. Resolved, That we find ourselves unable to express ourselves and, therefore, we give it up and consign ourselves without {urther thought to the inexpressible delights of our visit. Mr. Metcalf called for a vote, which, from the volume of “‘ayes,” sounded as a unanimous expression, and then called for the “noes,” supplementing the call with the admonition that if there were any they had better retire. The delegates to_the convention will be treated to an inside view of the fortifica- tions of the Presidio this morning. e Fell Forty Feet. Frank Purdy, a window-cleaner living at 828 Howard street, fell from the third-story window of a shirt factory at Gough and Grove UT nothing down your throat that will disfigure or blemish your face. Don’t use iodide of potassinm in Sarsaparilla or without Sarsaparilla. When you want a good blood purifier and something that will bring no pimples on your face, you must use TESTIMONIAL. The Edw. W. Joy Company—Gentlemen: It was my good fortune to get a bottle of Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla jusi when I needed it most. I wasinabad condition and could not get well. I used a bottle of Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla and I feel just as strong as I ever did. Itisa great rem- edy for the sick. I hope all my friends will use it when they need a good liver regulator. (Signed) WM. MYCROFT, 454 Minna st., San Francisco. PILE ITCHING PILES SWAYNE'S ABSOLUTELY CURBS. OINTMENT BY MPTOMS—ol intense stinging; most at nic S warss by ot mtebtag 10 lowed to continue tumors form and protrude, Sybich often bleed and nlcerates bocoming very sore. SWAYR.“‘.MIENT Imu. Q-‘gehll. omores the tamore. Sikyonr Drotgia ae et onscs th sk your Druggist for THESUCCESS OF THE SEASOY THE LADIES' GRILL ROON —0F THE—— PALAGE HOTEL, DIRECT ENTRANCE FROM MARKET ST. OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT. FIFTY-DOLLAR qr write for new pamphled S e AR floors, San Francisco. : streets yesterday morning. He was sit on the window ledge talking to a Chinese, when he lost his balance and fell to the sidewalk, s distance of about forty feet. He was taken to the Receiving Boq:lim. where it was found that the bones of his right foot and left arm were fractured and he was suffering from con- cussion of the spine. ATTAR OF ROSES. The First Shipment to This City Is Seized for Duty. There seems to be a perturbed state in the mind of Collector John H. Wise in the matter of the duty on attar of roses. The scheduie as made out by the Government for the collection of duty on this article is likely to mix up almost any one for the reason that this particular lux- ury may be taxed or not according to the way one looks at it. Attar of roses is acknowledged to be an essential oil which should gvly 25 per cent ad valorem duty. Yet the Wilson act pro- vides that attar of roses must be admitted free of duty. Hence the confict. There never has been much of this per- fume imporfed into America via San Francisco, this being probably the first experience. As a rule it has come via New York. It cost all the way irom $3 to $23 per ounce. M. B. Mehran of this City had some of it shipped to him from Constantinople, and the customs have prevented it land- ing without the 25 per cent ad valorem duty. .Attorney J. F. Evans, for the importer, has entered a protest, and the matter must now come up before the board of general appraisers in New York for de- cision. NEW TO-DAY. FIFTY-SEVENTH HALF-YEARLY REPORT oo sOF.,. THE GERMAN Savings and Loan Society, 526 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. SWORN STATEMENT Of the condition and value of the assats and L'abil- itfes of the Gerntan Savings and Loan Society, & corporation doing business at No. 526 Califoinia street, in the City and County of San Franciscc, State of California, and where saia assets are sitv- ated, on June 30, 1896. ASSETS. 1—$2,111,000 Miscellaneous First Mortgage Raliroad Bonds of Eastern States and State of Californis, and United States 4% reg stered Bonds, the value of which is. $2,215,685 1,888,250 Misceilancous Cabie and Street Fallway, Water, Light and other Corporation FirstMortzage Bonds, the value of WRICBRG, ook eres o All of said Bonds are kept_in the vaults of the Corporation. $1,550,000 United States 4% reg- istered and Miscella- neous Railroad First Mortgage Bonds. the value of which is.... These bonds are kept. in & box in the vaults of and rented from the New York Stock Exchange Safe De- posic _Company in _New York City. $5,544,250 $5,853,670 Standing on the books of the Corpo- Tation at.. & 2—Promissory notes secured by firsi mortgages on Real Estate, within this State, the States of Oregon, Washingion, Nevada and Utah. The value 'of said promissory notesis ... 23,406,752 40 3—Miscellancons ® e nd oiher Cor- 1,984,256 1,673,750 $5,644,491 98 and Strect Railwar,: poration Bouds and Stock Certifi- cates pledged to the Society for the amount of. . . X 817,500 00 All said Notes, Bonds and Certifi- cates are held and kept by sald Corporation in its own vaults. 4—Bapk Building and Lot, the value of which is. . 175,000 00 5—Other Real Estat States of California ana Oregon, the value of whichis.............. 58124071 6—Furaiture in the Bank Office of id Corporation. Sesse 1,000 00 7—Cash in United States Coin and Currency, the actual value of which is. 1,093,461 60 Total.. .$32,019,426 64 LIABILITIES. 1—To depositors: Said corporation owes deposits amounting to and the value of whichis.. oo 2—To stockholders: The amount of capital stock, actually paid up, the value of whichis. . 4 The condition of said lisbility stockholaers is, that no part of the amount cau be paid to them, or in any way be withdrawn, ex- cept in payment of losses during the existence of the corporation, nor until all depositorsshail have been paid in full the amount of their deposits and accrued divi- dends. 3—To depositors and stockholders: (a) The amount of the reserve fund, the vaie of whichis....... Including the amount of matured but uncoilected interest on loans and secarities. (2) The amount of the contingent fand, the value of which fs. ... 5 80,041,771 32 1,000,000 00 750,000 00 57,881 26 The condiiion of said fan that the same have been created for the purpose of additional se- curity to depositors against losses. 4—State, city and county taxes as- sessed by the Gor nt, but DOt yet payande. Total.... B. A. BECKER, Presl‘denl of The German Savings and Loan So- clety. GEO. TOURNY, Secretazy of The German avings and Loan So- clety. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, City and County of San Francisco, § %% B. A. BECKER and GEORGE TOTKNY, being each separately duly sworn, each for himself. says: That saii B. A. BECKER 'is President and that said GEORGE TOURNY is Secretary of the Ger- man Savings and Loan Society, the corporation above mentionea, and that the foregoing state- ment is troe. B. A. BECKER, GEO. TOURNY. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of June, 1896. [SEAL) GEO. T. KNOX, Notary Public. = HURRAH FOR THE FOURTEL ¥From Now on Up to JULY 4, ’96, We ‘Will Give With Each Purchase of a BOY’S SUIT At Either of Our Stores, a Box of FIREWORKY FREE. Composed ot the following: 8 packages Cracke: 1 Ruby Light, 1 Sparkling Bomb, 1 lower Pot, Red Gem, 1 Young Americe Saute, 1 Minfature Red Torch, 1 Troller Wheel, 1 Yellow Jacket, 1 Bee Hive, 1 box Red Fire, 3 Pin Wheels, 3 Blue Lights, 1 package Torpedoes, 1 Pistol, 1 _dozen ckages Caps, 1 Volcano, 1 Sky Rocket, 3 One- B:u Candles, 2 pleces punk. THEOLD I XL, L. V. MERLE, Propristor. 616 to 620 Kearny Street, 646 Sacra- mento Street, 647 and 649 Commer- cial Street; also Branch Store, 45 and 47 Sixth Street, corner Mission.