The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 17, 1896, Page 3

POLITICS ON THE PACIFIC COAST Paper Money the Object of the Populist Leaders’ Ambition. NO GOLD; . NO SILVER. Chairman Hutchison Enlightens the Los Angeles County Convention. RALLY AT SANTA ‘BARBARA. Ex-Governor Pacheco Speaks to Span- ish-Americans—McKialey Clubs Organizea. Los AncrrEs Orrice or THE CALL, 328 South Broadway. Los ANcELEs, Cal., Sept. 16. During a iull in the proceedings of the Populist County Convention in this city yesterday, Edward L. Hutchi- son, chairman of the convention, on his own motion offered to en- lighten bhis party by relating what he termed “inside bistory” at Chicago. Be- ing accorded the fioor he told how he had met Senator Stewart of Nevada, on his ‘way East at the time of the Chicago con- vention and was surprised to learn how strong an advocate for the referendum Stewart was, and that the silver Senator had recounted the converts wnich he had won to that cause, among them being Benator Tillman of South Carolina, and ‘W. J. Bryan of Nebraska. Hutchison said that the proposition to include the referendum in the Chicago platform of the Democrats had been won by the herculean efforts of Mr. Bryan in the committee, and then other members had entered the room and, | arning what had been done, asked for a recousidera- tion of that plank and succeeded in de- feating it by one vote only. Hutchison said that he agreed with Sen- ator Allen of Nebraska wuo, in the late National convention, had declared that the gold and silver money of the country represented only a record of so much - wasted labor in their vproduction, and that the money of the Iuture thould all be of paper, irredeemable and a full legal tender for deb's, public and private, to be issued direct by the Govern- ment and in sufficient quantities for the business of the country and to bear no interest. This, the spcaker ceclured, was the real monetary reform toward which his party was rapidly hastening, and that nothing short of this would ever give per- fect and complete freedom from fnancial slavery. The rehabilitation of silver and other monetary reforms were but straws in the direction of such a boon. These sentiments were cheered to the echo by the assembled delegates. e SANTA BARBARA RALLY. Spanish-American Citizens Addressed by E£x-Governor Pacheco. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., Bept. 16— The Republican rally at the opera-house, under the auspices of the McKinley Club, was a grand success both as to numbers and enthusiasm. The fact that the even- ing was to be especially Spanish in char- acter caused the attendance of the greater part ol the Spanish-American population of this city. Many of those present came to honor their fellow-townsman, Governor Pacheco, who was the speaker of the even- ing. Twenty-five gentlemen, representing the leading Spanish families of Santa Bar- bara, occupied chairs on the stage as vice- presidents of the meeting. F. Gutierrez was introduced as the chairman of the meeting. He addressed the audience in Spanish. frequent ap- lause punctuating his discourse. After instrumental music by the Spanish string band of this city Hon. Romuaido Pacheco was presented to the audience. He was enthusiastically received, and his digni- fied bearing and fine presence gained at once the strict attention of ail. Mr. Pacheco, though announced to speak in_Spanish, spoke for nearly an hour in English. He addressed himself 10 his old friends, spoke of the delight he felt in visiting bis native place, the pleas- ure it gave him to once more greet old ac- guaintances and of some of the earlier in- cidents of his life, especially of the time when Souti: California was about to pass from the dominion of Mexico 10 that of the United States, At the conclusion of the reminiscent part of his address, Mr. Pacheco took up the political situation, and in a forzible and convincing manner presented the issues of the day. He held his audience well in hand, and was interrupied by fre. quent appiause, Afer hs Enczlsh ad- dress, Mr. Pacheco spoke in Spanish for bsalf an hour. His paisanos !istened as one man, and beyond a doubt his address has cansed many a; wavering Spanish- American 1o cast his vote on November 3 for McKinley. NONOMA COUNIY POLITICS. Populists and Demoorats Strive for the Fusion Nominations. SANTA ROSA, CaL, Sept. 16.—The Populists o' Sonoma County are again in trouble. G. W. Hoyle, their favorite | sided in | fices. "After a wrangle of three bours’ andidate for the Legislature, has not re- the State three years and is therefore inelirible to a seai in the Asvembly. Hoyle is a young attorney from Cloverdule, where he has resided for over two years,and he has been in the Suu_e Just two years and eleven months, When the news reached Santa Rosa to- day there was a grand pow-wow among the Popuiiste -mf Democratic-Populists, the latter hoping by some ‘turn_of fate to secure the plum. At the Healdsburg convention.on Monday the Populists de- manded the two Assembiymen, givin the Democrats the other five of- duration the Democrats w-re compelled to accede to the nitimatum of the middle-of- the-road Populisis anua George B. Duncan and W. F. Cowen were accordingly turned down. They will have another show on Saturday, when the central committees of the two parties fill the vacancies, but it is believed that the friends of Thomas V. Cator will name the man. e ASTORIA’S DLMUONSTRATION. Kousing Rally of Republicons in the Origon Town. ASTORIA, Or., Sept. 16.—Ths most er- thusiastic ana best attended meeting of Repuolicans that has been :eld in this county for years was that which opened the campaign here last night. Rousing speeches were made by C. W. Fulton, F. J. Taylor, judge Gray and others, and the temper of those present augured well for the success of the party in Clatsop County. Although the call fort e meeting was issued only this morning, the hall was filled to overflowing. Forty new members, among whom were a number of Demo- crats, signed the roll. o e L FORSAKES iHE DEMOCRACY. George W. Mariton of San Diego Com- vert:d to Kepublicanism. BAN DIEGO, CaL., Sept. 16.—George W. Marston, a leading merchant of San Diego and one of the mes: prominent business men in the southwest, who for years has been a Democrat, has dectared for Mc- Kinley and *he Republican platform. His conversion caused great enthusiasm among the Republicans, and offsets the action of Jesse Grant in leaving ihe party for the Populist ranks. “‘Sound money is the only issue in this campaign,” says Marston. —_—— Shasta County Demacrats, ANDERSON, CAL., Sept. 16.—The Dem- ocrat.c party of Shasta County, amid the roar of guns and blazing bonfires, opened its campaign at this place last night under the auspices of Brvan and Sewall Club of Anderson. The meeting was pre- sided over by Hon.L.W. H. S anahan, Populist nominee for the Assembly. Fletcher A. Cutier, Democratic nominee for Congress in the First District, and Hon. E. P. Thompson, a Populist orator, addressed the meeting. Both speakers confined their arzument to the silver question, except that Cutler attacked the funding bill and said he would stand by his pledgzes if elecied. e Fusion Effectrd at Seattle. SEATTLE, WasH., Sept. 16. —A coalition of free-silver forces of this county was effectea to-day when three parties—Demo- crats, free-silver Republicans and Popu- lists—agreed upon an amicable fusion, Ellcing a complete ticke: in the field. y the terms of the agreement the Popu- lists get more than half of the Legisiative ticket, being awarded eight of fiiteen legislators. The other offices were about evenly divided. e Petaluma Primaries. PETALUMA, CAL, Sept. 16.—The Re- publican primaries were held here yester- aay. The caucus nominations were elected in all of the seven precincts. In the second tnere was slight opposition,the vote bring as follows: N. King 20, Sam Lewis 82. George Hurd 33, Lyman Green 33, W. J. Chesney 32, J. Canepa 10, P. Sweed 10. The first five were caucus nom- inees, and the others independent van- didates. i G S Marysville's Campaign Club. MARYSVILLE, CAL., Sept. 16.—A Me- Kinley aud Hobart club was formed here to-night, with a membership of seventy. A majority of the signers are young men, many of whom will cast their first vote this fall. William H. Parks was chosen resident; G. W. Hall, vice-vresident; W. Swain, secretary; H. H. P. Carden, treasurer. e Novato Republicans Organize. NOVATO, Cav., Sept. 16.—A McKinley Republican Club was organized here last night, with fifty members and the follow- ing officers: R. D. Hatch, president; J. R. Sweeiser, vice-president: A. V. de Borba, second vice-president; J. W. Atherton, treasurer; 8. D. Aiexander, secretary; J. B. Burdell, H. G. Stiliwell, H. E. Ring, . Q. A. Haven, A. D. Scott, executive committee, WG g i Morgan Hill’s Republican Club. BAN JOSE, CAL., Sept. 16.—The Repub- licans of Morgan Hill have organized a McKinley Ciub, with a membership of over fifty. The officers are: President, Dr.J. T. Higgins; v%m-g}raaiflent, A. C. Sterrett; secretary, Moore; trea- surer, J. W. Jacobs; sergeant-at-arms, G. W. McMullen. e Abandons the Demooracy. SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 16.—The Weekly Democrat, of which Major P. R. Barring- ton is editor, has abandonei the Demo- cratic party. It will advocate the election of McKinley and sound money and pro- tection. The cause of the change is a dis- satisfaction with the Iree siiver plank o1 the Chicago platform. L R Cutler Indorsed at Eureka. EUREKA, CaL,, Sept. 16.—F. A. Cutler, Democratic nominee for Congress from the First District, was indorsed to-day by the Populist county central committee, and the joint fusion committee, composed of Democrats, Populists and silver Repub- licans. e WRECKAGE UNDER THE COLLAPSED MAD - RIVER BRIDGE. The Engine and Cars Fell From a Height of Forty Feet When the Timbers Gave Way on Sunday, and Were Reduced to Debris. Seven of the Passengers Who Went Down With the Train are Dead, and of the Score of Injured Many Will Be Crippled or Disfigured for Life. ARCATA'S SEVENTH DEATH Another Added to the List of Victims of the Bridge Disaster. : Mrs. Gregorio Passes to the Beyond Without Having Regained Con- sciousness. ARCATA, CaL, Sept. 16.—The Mad River bridge disaster of Sunday has claimed another victim, making a total of seven. Mrs. Gregorio died this morning at 8 o’clock. Bhe had not regained con- sciousn since the accident. Her baby is still alive, but its chances for recovery areslight. 3 The other victims of the catastrophe are in no immediate danger, but the ultimate outcome of their injuries cannot be pre- dicted. The condition of Con {uctor Har- vev Sammons is more precarious than that of anv ot tne cthers. The town still wears 1ts garb of mourn- ing. The funerals of the Wood babies and the dead engineer, George Burke, were heid to-day. The stores and the schools were all closed out of respect for the dead. The bitter feeling against the company has not zbated. Pieces of the decayed wood brought from the scene of the wreck are exhibited. Thae feeling grows that a pennrious spirit was responsible for the great destruction of life and the disable- ment of many. A strange feature con- nected with the accident is that of all the men on board not one had a bone broken, while hardly a woman emlped without a fracture. The men were all injured about the head or scalded by steam from the burst boiler. 4 ————— COTTONWOOD ROBBERY. The Southern Pacific Station Car Looted by an Vutlaw. ANDERSON, CarL, Sept. 16. — The Southern Pacitic agent at Cottonwood, who is occupying a car for a station, stepped outside to fill a lamp abou: 11 o'clock last night. On returning, just as he entered the door, he was struck a heavy blow that knocked him from the car to the ground. His assailant, a robber, se- cured the contents of the money drawer, amounting to $30, and escaped. The agent jumped into the car, caught up a rifle and pursued his fleeing -foe, firing four shots at him. None proved effective. Officers laid in wait at the station dur- ing the night to capiure any on~endeavor- ing to secretly escape on passing trains, They succeeded in arresting a man, who gave the name of James Roach, just as he was ready to swing under a car ol a train as it was pulling out for Red Bluff. He was brought here .and arraigned before Justice Keeler and pleaded not guiity . to the charge. His trial is set for to-morrow. Tomslaain Suicide at Stockton. STOCKfON, Carn., Sept. 16—W. F. Bradford, son of 8. 8. Bradford, a Sonora lumberman, committed suicide at the Yosemite Hotel at noon by shooting him- self through the right temple. Bradford was a member of a wealthy lumber firm. The reason for his suicide” is. nct known. The pi-tol was new, and had apparently been purchased with the intention of end- ing his life. He was ¢ graduate of the University of California of the class of "84, CREEe Ay Santa Barbara Acoident. SANTA BARBBRA, CaL., .Sept. 16.— Joseph Levy, an old resident of Banta Barbara, engaped in the hay and feed bnsiness, met with a serious accident to- day. While supervising the loading of hay he fell from a hay wagon. A heavy bale fell upon him, breaking his hip and dislocating his right wrist. It is believed he will recover. DELVING FOR BODIES IN THE WRECKAGE. After the Injured and the Bodies of the Dead Had Been Extricated From the Debris Under the Collapsed Bridge Near Arcata, the Mass of Twisted Iron and Splintered Wood Was Thoroughly Overhauled to Make Certain’' That All Had Been Recovered. ; . REJWOIO'S FETE OF DAYS Novel Entertainments Managed by Congregational Church Ladies. Literary Programmes of Marked Ex- cellence Are Rendered Each Evening. REDWOOD CITY, CaL., Sept. 16.—A novel entertainment is being managed by the ladies of the Conzregational church at Germanis Hall. It is called the *‘Festi- val of Days.” Besides being a brilliant soclal success, it is turning out in a finan- cial way greatly to the satisfaction of the ladies in charge. It bepan yesterday, to continue for three days, afternoon and evening. Literary programmesof marked excellence are given—a different one eacis evening. The charming operetts, ‘‘Grandma’s Birthdav,” was rendered to-night, Miss Blanche Walker taking the part of Grand- ma. The feature was achorus of thirty well-trained little tows. The soloists were Walter Nobs, Georgia Winter, Florence Beer, May Durham, Jennie Peterson, Edith Kelley, Emil Kaleschky, Fidella Knights. Norma Jacobus, a little miss of three summers, “broughtdown the house’” as a soloist. Ducts were sung by Miss Ollie Christ and Bee Fox, Edith Kelley and Jennie Winne, and a quartet by the Mixsess Ethel Dodge and Oarrie Allen, Messrs. Dodge and Bacon. The festival has been planned and car- ried on under the direction of F. H. Marr, pastor, and the ladies of the Congrega- tional church—Mrs. M-lr{y Snow, presi- :em, and Mrs. W. H. Kinne, vice-presi- ent. There is 8 novel idea in the arrangement of booths, which take the names of days of the week. The Monday booth repre- senis washday, with clothes on the line, the washtub being in reality an enlarg grab bag in charge of Mrs. J. W. Giennan, assisted hgoifiu Florence Glennan. The Tuesday th, for ironinyg dav, is man- aged by Mrs. L. Sarupson, assisted by Miss Lottie” Christ and Miss Marie Heiner. Wednesday’s booth, mending day, shows & neat coilection of domestic and farncy articles, The laaies in charge are: Mre. C. Rice, Miss Mary St-wart, Miss Sally Nelson and Miss Neilie Cioud. The Thursday booth, reception day, the larg- est of all the booths, is hung with lace curtains and filled ‘with plants and flowers. It is in charge of Mrs. A. J. Thatcher and Miss Clara Sheuy. The Friday booth, sweeping-nay, is presided over by Miss Lulu Winne and Miss Selma Allen, and the Saturday booth, baking- day, is'in charge of Mrs, Bettin, assisted by Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. John Christ and others. The ice-cream.booth is presided over by Mrs. George H. Rice, assisted by Miss Kate Stewart and Mrs, Katie Wright, and there is a printer’s booth, in charye of F. H. Marr and A. H. Glenan, where the bazaar ‘programme is printed daily. The entertainment comn.ittee consists of Mrs, Robett Brown and Miss Ethel Dodge. i Tom o tiaeo CAUGHT NEAR MODESTO, Men Avr-sted for Violating the State Fish Lew, MODESTO, CaL., Sept. 16.—Deputy Pa- trolman A. W. Wilson of the State Fish Commission and Constable J. C, Green of Grayson arrested six young men—Eu.ene McCabe, E. Farrell, Foster Stone, Charles Hakes, Henry Garrison and Walter Garri- son—while they were vioiating the State fish law, which says that rivers ana streams shall not be biocked by nettings or fences, 80 as to keep fish from ascend- ing the streams, and that it is illegal to catch saimon by any m-ans during the month of Septemver. The officers discoy- ered the party about ten miles west of Mo- desto, with a fence across the Tuslumne River, betore daylight, and lay in hiding watching them spear fish until' some time later, when it became light enough to identify the fishermen. They then crossed the niver and placed all under arrest, and confiscated eleven salmon lyin, upon tue bn]l_\: e young men were brought t desto and taken before Ju:ica oof l:!l?; Peace Townes, who atiowed them to go upon their own recosnizance. Their ex- amination was set for Monday nexi. —_—— Siz Young Kervices at San Quentin, SAN QUENTIN. CAL. Bept 16— Through the kindness of Warden Hale, tbe Jewish prisoners, of whom there are twelve, now confined here, have been granted a holiday, that they may celebrate the Day of Atonement. Lionei representing the Pastors’ Aid So:‘:::;“::: rived here this evening and conduct.d ser- vices in the chapsl. He will also ho d se: vices all day to-morrow, and st the con- clusion of the iwenty-lour hours’ fast the prisoners will enjoy a bearty mieal, gener- ously provided by Rev. M. 8. Levy of San Francisco. : s i Wedded at Salt vake Oity. SALT LAKE CITY, UTan, Sept. 16.— Frauk C. Welch of Sacramento was mar- ried to-night to Miss Mary Murphy, daughter of the late Ed H. Murphv. The groom is a #on of Ben Weich, the veteran master mechanic of the Southern Pacific, An e.egant reception ifollowed at the bride’s home. 'Lhey leave for Sacramento 10-morrow. AL ICRILRS Trea -ury Goid ieserve. Sept. 16.—The L] LOS ANGELES MYSTERY. Missing Editor Hanchett Sa'd to Have Been Seen in New York. Robert Farrell Tells of a Recent Meeting With the Long. Scught Man. Los AxGELES OFFICE OF THE CALL, 837 SouTH BROADWAY, Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 15. The question of the existencs and where- abouts of H. J. Hanchett, formerly city editor of the Herald of this city, is about to be revived once more after a sleep of three years. Hanchelt disappeared in Chicago at the close of the World’s Fair, leaving a wife and two sons hereand a mother, Mrs. Griffiths, a schoolteacher of many year.’ standing, in Sau Francisco. The missing man wasat the time secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of this city and bad charge of the citrus exhibit at the fair. He was well and widely known. Hanchett had made his plans to return to Los Angeles in company with several acquaintances and had inyited a relative, Dr. Smith of Chicago, to see bim off. His bageage was sent to the depot in time for his train. Everything was in readi- ness for the trip, but Hanchett failed to reach the station. Tie train pulled ou with his friends, except Dr. 8mith, who had left him a few minutes before and who felt sure sume accident had befallen him. Acquaintances, relatives and friends searched Chirago over and naployed the wires to the ends of civilization, but no Hanchett could be found. Occasionally since that day in Chicago various rumors have been bruited about as to Hanchett's iientity and where- abouts. About three years ago Robert Farrell of this city claims to have met Hanchett at Sacramento and been in his mein?‘ for two or three days. -~ TFarrell's . story was then disputed. his gentleman has just returned from an extended trip East, and reiterates his former statement as to Hanchett's visit to Sacramento in 1893; and be says further that while in New York City a few weeks ago he met Han- chett again and- traveled with him to several places, including Cleveland and Chicago. Farrell says that he has been in communication with Hanchett all the time since hia disappearance in Chicago. Mrs. Hanchett and her friends discred it Farrell’s statemeni nd persistently ex- press their belief that the absent editor is not living, ‘notwithstanding the fact that they have no proof to submit in supstan- tiation of the 3‘ th theory. Lar il SURS THE DEFUNCT MUBURBAN. Michols’ Case ‘gainst the Land and Water Company Called. LOS ANGELES, Can., Sept. 16.—The originators and late managers of the col- lapsed Suburban Land and Water Com- pany have been drawn into court. The long-delsyed suit of one .T. J. Nichols ayainst Spillnian, Warfen and Dr. Green of the defunct gorporation for obtaining money under false pretenses was begun in the Superior Court to-day, Green is out of the Stare, so 1t iy said. W. T. Spiliman and J. K. Warren were in court, The complaining witness testified that on September 24 of laxt year he had a con- versation with W. T." Bpiliman and J. K. ‘Warren about the purchase of an interest in the_Spillman Suinsban Water Com- pany. Eariy in September he met Warren in the Cbsmber ef Commerce and they ta/ked together. The next morning Warren met him ana went wih bim 10 Dr. Green's office. whére the doctor examingd him, and he placed himself under the doctor's medical care. Warren learnea that he had money in the tank and asked him to investigate some property he had for sale, He asked Dr. Green's advice and Grean told him it was good proverty—mining property in the Tejunga. Later Dr: Green wanted a loan of $500 and the witness loaned, him the money. Dr. Green gave him a note for three months with,Warren as security and also Spillman Buburban Water. Company stock. Onthe.morning of the 24th Spill- man met him ‘n Dr. Green's office snd had a lot of printed anatter, portions of which he rend, | D:. Green told Spillman what L.e had toid the witness—that he was putting in §500 a month, that work was going on and enough stock had been sold to com; lete the iunnel,- and both Green and S.iliman said that wher witness be- ceme strong enough there would be a place for bim in the company. e ACTS AS HIS Forger Feach Attempts to Commit Sui- cide in His tell, LOS ANGELES, CaL, Sept. 16.—J. R. Veach is bound it seems to keep the pub- lic reminded of his existence if it costs him hislife. Veach wasa former citizen of Pasadena andid:d a very thriving busi- ness a few months ago by the indiscrimi- nate use of other peopie’s names to vari- ous commercial papers: The furger is now confined in the County Juil awaiting trial. He made an attempt to hang him- seif this forenoon and 1t came very near proving successful. 3 i Vesch had proviaed himself with-a rope made of sirings and’ pieces of raz and se- cretea it in "his :clothing. When -he breskfast hour arrived he manuged to ship around behind the cells. box was standing there, and mounting it he threw the end of the rope T & projecting water-pipe, (asten ther end about bis neck in good . style. It had OWN HANGMAN, been his purpose to kick the box from under him, but he had not counted on the | MURDOCK FILES heavy contents and was oblized to simply s'ide down and endeavor to choke to death. He was found by Deputy Jailer Kellogg and released. When he recovered Vesch professed profound ignorance of his suicidal at- tempt, and acced so qreerly that the jail- ers are of the opinion that he is mentally | unbalanced. ——— MEXICANS M KE MERRY, Second Day of th- Celebration at Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES. Car., Sept. 16.—This was the second day of the Mexican pop- ulation's celebration of their mother country’s independence. There wasa large crowd in Music hall this afternoon when R. J. Dominguez called the meeting to order and the exercises were begun. After a few introductory remarks in Spanish by Mr. Dowinguez, he in. troduced Rev. J. Adam, vicar general of the Cathedral, who addressed the audience. Alexander Zecken- dorff was next introduced and read the Mexican act of independence in the Spanish language, and following this the band played the National hymn. J. Marion Brooks, General Johnstone Jones and Francizco Dominguez spoke in Eng- lish. The speakers in Spunish were Au- eusta A. Montana, Ignacio Perez and Rafael F. Sepulveda. The national hymns were sune by BSenoritas Eteiriniia Mar- tinez, Muuneliia Gonzales and Josehla hGnll‘I!lrado. In the evening a ball was eld. 3 B. . Mountanin Forests Ablase. LOS ANGELES, Can, Sept. 16.—A mountain fire which has been raging west of Pasadena for the past two weeks reached the summit and started down the south side yesterday toward this city. Several thousand acres have been burned over, and a force of men is at work trying to check the fire’s progress. Persons whe Were near it say the heat is so inteuse that it can be plainly felt at a distance of a mile. The temperature in this city has been greatly heightened to-day as a result of this fire. CONSULATE FOR VICTORIA. Li Hung Chang’s Pians as Described to Seattle Chinese—New Minister to Washington. BEATTLE, WasH., Sept. 16.—Mark Ten Suie, Chin Gee Hee and Lee Yew Chue, constituting the committee selected by Chinese residents of Seattle to wait upon Li Hung Chung at Vancouver, have re- turned. They were givena cordial wel- come by the Viceroy, who also told them something of his plans and purposes which have not been made public. Atthe close of Cleyveland's administration, Li informed them, it was his purpose to make one of his sons, Li Ging Fong, successor to the present Minister at Washington. Li Ging Kong is about 45 years old, is said to be something of a diplomat and speaks the Eng isb language fluently, often act- ing as interpreter for his honored parent. Just before his departure from American shores, Li told Mark Ten Suie and Chin Gee Hee that of the many countries en- tertaining him on his around the world tour, Russia bad exiended to him more courtesies than any other nation, the United States trealing him with second greatest consideration and England being third in order. Many efforts were made to obtain infor- mation from Earl Li relative to Chinese consulates in the Northwest, but to Chin Gee Hee, a civil engineer and American railroad builaer, whom the Viceroy.stated would be in a short time summoned to | China to aid the Government in its great scheme of railroad building, he announced his purpose of est:blishing a consulate at Victoria and possibly, later on, one at Seattle. : Before his departure from Vancouver Li Hung Chang called about him several leadin. Chinese who bad journeyed there to pay him homage and cave them some wholesomeadvice. They were admonished to as far as possible prohibit opium-smok- ing and gambling among their country- men here; to lead honest lives, abide by the United States laws and especially to learn to speak the English langnuage, on the ground that it would not only be of great service to them while residents of this country, but would materially benefit them upon their return to China to live, which should be the constant aim and cherished hope of every gooa Chinese. SULGHT SHSTKS €OL0 Treasurer Jackson’s Story of a Midnight Raid by Outlaws. Claims They Led Him to the County Vauits, Where He Engaged Them in Combat. REDDING, CAL., Sept. 16.—Between the hoursof 3 and 4 this morning, according to County Treasurer Jackson, three masked men entered his residence, which he is at present occupying alone, and demanded that he go with them down to the court- house, about three blocks distant, and open the money vaults. Mr. Jackson says that they kept such a close watch on him while he was dressing that it was impos- sible for him to obtain his pistol, which was close at hand, but if he had been al- lowed the chance there would probably have been one or two villains less at large. Jackson declares that they marched him down to the courthouse, and t at all the way down he was trying to convince them that their work would result in nothing, as the vauits have a time lock and it would be impossible for him to open them, but they would not listen to his ar. ument but forced him on. When it came to uniocking the office door he says he gave it a sudden push and at the same time reached for a large piece of ore, which was lying on a table to tne left of the door, and with a sort of backhanded blow struck the first ‘'wouid-be” burglar in the face with it, knockinz him down. Thereupon one of the others hit him on the face with his fist, knocking out a tooth, while an- other struck him on the left temple with the buit end of a pistol, rendering him un- conscious and cutting an ugly gash in his head. Jackson is not certain, but believes that he lay there for about twenty minntes be- fore returning to consciousness, and found upon awakening that bis assailants had departed without securing any booty. He immediately came dowatown to give the alarm to the officers, but as yet no arrests have been made. This was the story told by Jackeon when he appeared before the watchman of the depot hote: this morning, stagger- ing like a drunken manand bleeding from his wounds. He is still very weak and i ghlv nervous, suffering from bruises on head, leg and arm, and so badly dazed that he caunot tell a fully connected story. Good nursing to-nigbt and an ex- amination of the saf s to-morrow will cl ar a mystery now unfathomable. Jackson has long been the County Tressurer and is caled the watchdog of the treasury. His wif and son are at present in Oakiand spending the summer. e e Mexictn Fete at Poso. SBAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL., Sept. 16.— The eighty-sixth anuiversary of M-xican independence was celebrated to-day at Pozo, thirty m les distant. There werea burbecue, band concert, speeches and a bail, the laiter to continue two days. The leading Spanish residents of the county participated. i i | BUTTER HIS RESIGNATION The State Fish and Game Commissioner Desires to Withdraw. BUDD - DELAYS ACTION. He Says the Move Is Voluntary on the Part of the Oificial. HIS .TERM OF OFFICE ENDED. Other Members of the ‘Board Not Affected—Simply a Business Proposition. SBACRAMENTO, Car., Sept. 16.—The Written resignation of James B. Murdock, Fish and Game Commissionier of the Stats of California, has been received by Governor Budd. As yet no official action has been taken in the matte-, and this fact, becoming known to a limited num- ber of lovers of sportin this locality, who are - interested heart and soul in the preservation and propagation of the fowls of the air and the finny tribes of the stream, has created much comment and speculation. It is known to local sportsmen that dur- ing the latter part of the session of the last Legisiattre Governor Budd was the recipi- ent of letters from influential sportsmen of the State, which, if rot directly de- manding the resignation now on filein the Governor’s office, at least advanced, it is claimed, strong reasons wny such a re- signation would be extremely welcome. This has weighed in the balance against Commissioners Morrison and Emeric. In- quiry at the Governor’s office, however, dissolyes all the threatened sensation into smoke. “Itis true that I received the written resignation of James B. Murdock,”” said Governor Budd this morning, “but it is handed in becausa his term has expired and his business interests require his time and attention. The gentleman has been desirous of being relieved of his duties for some time, but as yet I have not seen fit to relieve him, nor have I made up my mind as to what action I will take. There is certainly no story in this resignation, it being simply a business proposition.’’ GILROY’'S DOUXLE WEDDING. The Misses Nellic ana Bertha Dexter Led o the Altar, GILROY, CaL, Bept. 16.—A double wedding was solemnized to-day at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wheeler Dexter, near Gilroy. Their daughters, Misses Nellie and Bertha Dexter, were the brides, the former wedding Will Dowdy, son of Judge Perry Dowdy, an old pioneer of this valley, and the latter James Babb., All are residents of Gilroy, and popular young people, Rev. Green of the M. E. Church South, periormed the ceremony in the presence of th immediate relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremonies a sumptuous wea- ding breakfast was partaken of and the couples took their departure on the after- noon train for & honeymoon trip. o LS E Ordored to Mare Island. VALLEJO, CAL., Sept. 16.—The monitor Monterey is expected in the navy-yard in a few days for minor repairs. Lieutenant Fechteler, in charge of tae branch Hydro- graphic Office at San Francisco, will re- porton the Monterey on. her arrival as executive officer. Captain C. E. Clark, who has just given up the command of the receiving ship Independence, will take command of the Monterey and will be re- {’lleed on the Independence by Captain ouis Kempff, who formerly commanded the Monterey. —————————————————————— NEW TO-DAY. SPECIAL SALE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. Finest East~ ern, 1734c per ound; regue rnrly 260 Armour's Pacon Square Butter is high— here’s just as fine, butnot in squares, fancy cream- ery, full weight, any quan- tity, 20c per pound. 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