The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 25, 1898, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THU SDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898 9 sntlemen of this convention: County comes into this con- 1g for the nomination of Paul t Secretary of State. (Ap- ind cheers.) r. Austin, gentle- men. iS UPOn no man's siate. Mr. Austin here as unpledged as any man can to any convention of honest honest Republicans. 1, gentlemen, why it county ' of Santa Clara she some Tepresentation upon the at this time. For twenty-five vears, gen- tlemen, the county of Santa Clara has re- ceived nothing at the hands of the Re- publican party of th For almost a qua ter of a ¢ oun- ury a vanguard of ty stood in the Republican- ism in this State. That county to-day, gentlemen, is fourth in popuiation, ranks fourth in'weaith, among all the great communities of this great State of California. 1 place population, gentle- men, before wealth, because it is a Re publican population, and that is the best and highest kind of population in this or in any other State. more, gentlemen, in didate that I name. Every man in thi knows Paul Austi He does not com ty of Santa C reference to the can- You all know him. convention, I think, He is one of you. here purely from the ra. He is one of the in the whole State, and you of San Francisco—I am talking straight to you now—you all know him. There Is not a delegate in this convention, gentlemen, 1 think, coming from the great city and county of San ncisco but knows Mr. Austin. You know _what he is. You know his record. You know that he comes before you with an untarnished reputation. You know when he goes in the office of Secretary of State—where he will go—that he will make a splendid official something as to his record. In the of Santa Clara where he belongs time—of course, hereafter he will n the great county of Sacramen- county county of Santa Clara he has 1 the highest majority as Mayor : city of San Jose that was ever given to any candidate, either Democrat- ic, Republican or anything else, that was ever presented before the people of that county. After that, gentlemen, he was and elected member of the d of Supervis of this great county of Santa Clara. Subsequently to that, I will be-just as brief as possible, he was nominated by the people of the county ot Santa Clara and the city of San Jose as a member of the appointing board which gave to the city of San Jose the best municipal government that it ever had so long as that city has existed. So much, gentlemen, for the record of the man we now nominate. San Francisco has received agreat many things at the hands of this cohvention now give us hayseeds a chance. Give us something. We come here asking you only for this office. That is our slate, as friend, General Hart, says his slate is 'Mr. Curry. Our slate is Paul P. Aus- tin. We give him to you, gentlemen, an honest man. We give him to you as a man with a good record. We give him to you now the same as an old soldier would give up his sword—his best and his session. Nominate him, g en, and he will add strength to ¥ et. Nominate him, and when the of election comes you will find that Paul P. Austin will give the majority and the strength that the Republican party needs at the coming election. (Applause and cheers.) Judge Seward of Sierra, in behalf of the delegation from Slerra County, sec- onded the nomination of Mr. Austin. Mr. Marsden of San Francisco seconded e nomination of Paul Austin. The nom- ations were then closed and the secre- rected to call the roll. During the call the name of Paul Austin was drawn from the convention, and on luly seconded, the nomination of Curry was made unanimous. moved and seconded that the ourn until to-morrow 2 o'clock. Seconded and JOY IN LOS ANGELES OVER THE NOMINATION STRONGEST AND MOST POPULAR * CHOICE TRAT COULD HAVE BEEN MADE. firand and Enthusiastic Reception to Be Given Mr. Gage on His Re- turn to His Home. LOS ANGELES, 1g. 24.—When the s that Henry T. Gage, the favorite son - land of sunshine and orange blos- had received the nomination for Jovernor by acclamation the most un- sounded enthusiasm prevailed in this city. Men gathered in groups in the corridors »f the hotels and on the sidewalks, ex- jressing their satisfaction at the choice »f the convention in the most loyal terms, ind meetings are being held by the vari® wus Republican clubs throughout the sounty to-night for the purpose of ar- anging for a grand reception to the itandard-bearer of the Republican party 1pon his return here. Never in the political history of Los Angeles have the people been so united & they now are for Henry T. Gage, and here is already heard the bold assertion hat the county will wrest the honor of eing the banner Republican county from ser great northern rival at the coming dection. "Republicans from all parts of the coun- have determined that nothing shall be eft undone to make the coming demon- itration the greatest ever held here, and nvitations have been extended to all the ccessful candidates in Southern Cali- ‘ornia_to participate in the rally. The eception will take place some day early wext week at Hazard's Pavilion, and as oon as the exact date is fixed numerous rvands of music will be engaged for the ccasion. The demonstration will consist of a nonster parade by the various clubs of his city and vicinity, and a large number f citizens unattached to any club wiil narch in the procession. The Amenicus Jlub_of Pasadena, a uniformed organiz: jon, has already sent word that it will articipate and bring a band from that E: The Spanish-American El Dorado Jubof this city gave a reception to the andidates for local offices at l'uresters’ 3 to-night. Speeches were made by various candidates, and General the war horse of the Republican n this county, in which he euio- fzed Henry T. Gage, the candldate for jovernor, whom he has known intimately hearly & quarter of a century. adjourning the club decided manimously to take part in the coming “eception. Telegrams congratulating Mr. Gage s nomination were sent to him by he fous clubs, and many individuals xpressed their gratification In like man- fer. 7 RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS. ldson of Siskiyou the Only Candidate ; Nominated. HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- _IENTO, Aug. 24.—There was quite a lit- fe contest last night in the First Dis- rict -Rallroad convention. Cutler of Yuba 7as clected chairman and Elwood Bru- er of Sacramento was made secretary. Willlam Beckman of Sacramento was laced in nomination by T. L. Carruthers £ Ukiah, E. B. B i. Taylor -3, C. B Bevens. A e Toll showed arried off the plum b(] e en C Y L. Crooks of Solano ad J0st two to one. he vote stood: Ed- on 136, Beckman 75 and Crooks 18, The omination of was afterward iade unanimous. The Second Railroad District Conven- n, comprising the counties of San ncisco, San Mateo and Marin, reor- anized yesterday morning by electing Ruef of San Francisco chairman and i J. Waterhouse of Marin secretary, ‘he convention then adjourned to meet L tne call of the chair in San Fran- sc0. The Third District Railroad convention rganized last night by nominating 1, K. aylor of Alameda chairman and ‘,“brve ),” Coleman of ,_San Diego secetary. fter a brief discussion it was decided to -djourn until to-day, when a Raiiroad ‘ommissioner for the district will be oniinated. ——— Three Hundred Miners Drowned. LONDON, Aug. 2.—A dispatch from lenna to the Dally News says that 300 sners were drowned by the flooding of | the circumstances I am willing to make Nience, near | a motlon that we indorse Beamer. 2 Kasimir coal mines at chnowiz, Bllesla, three days ago. Now, just one word | | | | | | | DISTRICT MEETINGS Frank D. Ryan for Con- gressman From the Second. Equalization and Assembly Conventions Hold Sessions. CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA MENTO, Aug. 24.—The Second Congres sional District nominating convention met in Assembly chambers this afternoon and nominated District Attorney Frank D. Ryan of Sacramento for Congressman. The nomination was made by acclamation. The convention was called to order by | John F. Davis of Amador. Arthur L. Levinsky of Stockton was elected chairg man and W. P. Thorpe of Sacramento was chosen for secretary. Ryan was placed in nomination by Fred Grady of Sutter. There was no opposition and declared closed. nominations were : In response to calls from the delegates, | Ryan appeared before the convention. He promised that in the event of his elec- tion he would work in the interests of the miners as well as for the farmers of the district. He sald that he was not op- posed to mining, but, on the contrary, believed that the mining industry should be fostered and encouraged. In conclu- sion he said that he hoped to receive the support of the Republicans of the district. Receiving that support, he felt confident that he would be elected by a handsome majority. Judge Davis of Placer moved that the vote of the convention be cast by the secretary. Judge Fulweiler of Placer op- posed that course. He said that it smack- ed too much of a secret ballot. He be- lieved that the roll should be called and ery delegate afforded an opportunity of sting his vote. After a brief discussion, the motion of Judge Davis was carried by acclamation and Chairman Levinsky de- clared Ryan the nominge of the conven- tion. The following Congressional com- mittee was then selected from the several counties comprising the Second District: Alpine—W. . P. Merrill, Woodford; Frank | Smith, Markleeville. Amador—Danlel Stewart, Ione; V. W. Gaskill, | Jackson. Butte—A. G. Simpson, Mokelumne Hill; John Ragglo, San Andreas. El Dorado—Thomas " Stevenson, Greenwood; G. A. Richardson, Placerville. Inyo—Morris J. Conley, Bishop; Frank E. Densmore, Independence. Mariposa—F. D. Koenig and J. Coulterville. Mono—Harvey B. Boone, Bodie; H. J. Pitts, Topaz. Nevada—C. E. Clinch, Grass Valley; F. M Rutherford, Truckee. Placer—F. P. Tuttle, Auburn; H. C. Trippett, Roseville. Sacramento—J. J. Campbell, Galt; W. Hanlon, Sacramento; W. J. Hall, Sacramento. San Joaguin—Irving Martin, Stockton; J. M. Blodgett, Lodl. SutterC. G. Raub, Meridan; James Murray, Yuba City. Tuolumne—Thomas A. Hender, Scnoma; Paul Morris, Chinese Camp. Yuba—Conrad Gottwals, 5. D. ‘Wood, Wheatland. | The following auditing committee was | then appointed by the chairman, W. F. Knox of Sacramento, E. Morgan of Newada City, Frank A. West of Stockton, J. B. Deviné of Sacramento, and J. M. Fulweiler of Auburn. Chairman Levinsky and Secretary Thorpe were added to the Congressional Committee, and after authorizing the committee to fill any vacancies that may occur, the convention adjourned. At a joint meeting of the delegations | from Mariposa and Tuolumne counties at | noon to-day, A. M. McDonald of Big Oak Flats was given the nomination of As Fleming, I Marysville; semblyman from the Fifty-eighth Dis- trict. The delegation then dis ed the different candidat sion adjourned. . E. Fleming, chairman and secretary of the Mariposa County com mittee, then called that delegation to der and W. E. Gallison of Mariposa was elected a member of the State Central Committee. { Alexander Brown of Calaveras was nominated for a member of the Board | of Equalization of the Second District. The Second Equalization District Con- vention met during the afternoon recess in the maln convention hall, Arthur L. Levinsky of Stockton was elected chair- man and W. B. Thorpe of Sacramento secretary. Nominations being declared In order, Salinsky of Calaveras presented the name of ex-Assemblyman -Alex. Brown of Calaveras. Belshaw of Alameda placed J. M. Stow of Walnut Creek in nomination and James Stanley of Alar3r) 498 ~'-ced in nomination by E. K. tpalist ada the rolicall was half over it ». 4 that Brown would be nomina and Sl:tnlei' withdrew and B. nominated by acclamation. The convention then adjourned, after naming the State Committee men from the several counties in the district to serve on the Congressional Committee. | Immediately after the adjournment of the convention at noon to-day the mem- bers of the Forty-seventh Assembly Dis- trict met in their sets and elected Hugh Diamond a member of the State Central Committee from Alameda County. The delegation then aajourned and visited the Buffalo Brewery and were shown the won- | ders of the institution and sampled its brew. | After caucusing on the candidates of | their choice the Nevada delegation this morning agreed on Charles E. Clinch of | Grass Valley as its representative on the | Congressjonal Committee and D. E. Mor- gan of Nevada as its cholce for the posi- tion of State Central Committee man. Acting Chairman James Alva Watt of the Fifth Republican District Convention tried to effect a temporary organization of that body this afternoon without suc- cess. About three score delegates gath- ered in the north wing of Agricultural Hall immediately after adjournment, but owing to no notification being given a majority of the members composing the Fifth District were absent. . This meces. sitated a postponement and the delegates adjourned to meet again this evening. Later, it was decided not to call another meeting in Sacramento, but wait until after the convention, when a meeting will be called in San Francisco. This will probably be next week, but in the interim the candidates looking for the nomination are on the anxious seat, An interesting struggle for the plum is now In progress and grows warmer daily. Eugene F. Loud, the incumbent, {s again seeking the nomination. He 8 opposed by State Senator Eddie I. Wolfe and ex- Judge Daniel J. Murphy. The two last ! named candidates have been in attend- ance on the convention and are energet- fcally working to land the coveted nomi- nation. Mr. Loud's representatives, however, are not idle and are confident that their man will again be named by the Congressional convention, H. 0. Purington of Sutter County was nominated last night in the Third Equal- ization District. For a time it looked as if it would be impossible to secure a can- didate to run against “Dick” Beamer, the | Democratic nominee. The conyention was presided over by Stow | was Cutter of Yuba, Dodson of Tehama act- | ing as secretary. When nominations were declared In order silence fell upon the convention. The delegates looked at one fnother to see who had a candidate, and when the silence became almost oppres- Sive, Chairman Cutter broke the spell by asking some one to trot out a candi- date. The candidate stock was shy, and there was another pause. To break the monotony one of the dele- gates suggested that the nomination be fiadered to_‘Long Green” Lawrence. +T guess he would take it sald an- other delegate. “He wov.fid take almost anything.” “This is no time for Juklng," said a delegate from Tehama in chiding tones. ““We are here for work and not for horse play,” he concluded. Chajrman Cutter then came to the res- cue of the convention. “It seems that we have no candidate, he, “and under. | plause.) would only be an act of justice to indorse him if wé have not a candidate of our own.” The suggestion met with opposition. “This is a Republican convention,” said | one of the delegates, “‘and if we are un- | able to make a nomination to-night I would suggest that we adjourn, after authorizing the State Central Committee to fill the vacancy.” It was at that juncture that the name of H. O. Purington was presented, and | he was made the choice of the conven- tion. GAGE AFFIRMS THERE WERE NO COMBINATIONS DOMINATED BY NEITHER INDIVIDUAL NOR CORPORATION. In His Acceptance of the Nomination for Governor He Pays Tribute to Republicanism. CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 24.—Henry T. Gage was in- troduced to the delegates at the conven- tion, after his nomination for the Gov- ernorship, by Chairman Neff. He was greeted with loud, applause and spoke as follov Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention: It is needless to say that-no words can express my thanks for the honor of this nomination conferred upon me by so distinguished and so representa- tive a body of my fellow-citizens. While that is true, it is but fitting that my gratitude should be expressed in deeds, since the words, as I have just sald, are inade~ ate. I promise you to go forth and 7/} battle for this ticket with the best” sKill and judgment and energy I | possess (Applause), because 1 believe, in | my heart, that the welfare of this State will be best subserved by a Republican administration. My Republicanism began in my early boyhood, and it has passed through the struggles of my early life and throughout a professional career in California extend- ing over a period of twenty-five years or thereabouts. I had faith In the Republi- can party and was sincerely alive to it, because 1 saw in my early manhood; nay, in my childhood, that the rank and file of the party were always battling for lib- erty and battling for right. (Applause.) In 1863 the Republican party unlocked thé doors of slavery and liberated 3,000,- 000 of slaves, and in 1898 it gave happiness and freedom to the entire Cuban nation. (Applause. It has always battled for the right, and a party that has always been contending for liberty may be trusted in disposing of the rights of man. The Republican party is a safe guide. The rights of the workingman and the rights of property are secure un- der Republican rule, but they are im- perilled under a socialistic sentiment, un- der a single-tax sentiment or any other demagogic principles not founded on sound ideas of justice. 1 was born_in the State of New York. I came to_these Paclfic shoies in my boyhood. My interests have bez: here. 1 have been éngaged in business i Cali- fornia for more than a fifth L cen- tury. What property 1 have, whatever I have accomplished has beer done with- in the confines of California. While I have achieved a little by my independ- ent exertions, much has been dunleflr ust me by the people of this State. now you have been good to me. You have conferred a distinguished honor upon me. Although having no adult relatives of the Gage family west of the Rocky Mountains, vet I love California, for my wife and children are natives of this State, and my admiration for my State is best expressed when I say that I would rather be Governor of California than President of the United States. (Ap- This is a Republican year. It needs Republican conservatism; it needs Republican judgment; it needs Republi- can skill to handle the commercial ques- tions that shall grow out of this war, which has so gloriously established the prestige of the American flag, and by peace the annexation of the Hawaifan Islands. We trust to the intelligent ma- jority of California to refect the political heresies of the Democratic-Populist par- ty, that heterogeneous party, the admix- ture of whose contrary doctrines 1s de- signed not for the betterment of the peo- | ple, but solely for the spoils of office. We hope, in favor of the intelligence and the exercise of that good judgment of our people, that we will achieve a decisive Republican victory in the coming con- test. 1 believe we shall have such. At all events. I shall do everything legiti- mate in my power to reach that desired goal. Now, Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention I know you are weary. [ know that you do not care to be annoyed with any lengthy discussion, either of the general political questions of the hour or otherwise, vet it is but just to you, since We are about to separate soon and all to go forth to_battle for: the Republican cause, that I should give you my assur- ancé upon an important matter. I want you to distinctly understand that in_this campaign_for the Governorship 1 have never made any political promise or com- binatiom with any living man or thing on this earth. (Applause) Not only that. I promise you that, throughout this cam- paign, I will not debase nor degrade the honor and the faith that you have con- fided in me by any such” combination. | (Applause and cheers.) 1+ 7 would rather meet honorable defeat thun be “* “'v of any such practice, and if, afts political contest is over I raturr . us be sutiful eity elected Gov- ernor ot _the State, I will walk down your streets toward that capitol a free man, not dominated by any corporation, not dominated by any individual; not dom- inated by anything except the purpose to discharge my dutfes faithfully to Demo- crat, Republican and every human being witNin the confines of our beautiful State (applause and cheers) no matter, fellow citizens, whether that person be the min- er, living in that cabin on the mountain side or the aristocrat in the palace in the city. We are bound as a party to,/and we wiil, do Impartfal justice to all our fel- low beings. (Applause and cheers.) 1 thank you again for this honor and I indorse most heartily the principles set forth in your platform. g s OPPONENTS OF REA ARE HOPEFUL Good Government League Will Wage a Bitter Fight at the Polls Against “Gang” Rule, SAN JOSE, Aug. 24.—The Good Govern- ment League delegation that went to Sac- ramento to contest the seating of the Rea | delegates returned home this evening. They are not discouraged because not recognized, and are determined to wage a bitter fight against Rea and his gang. A full county ticket will be named by the Good Government League. A few Democratic and independent candidates may be indorsed, but It is proposed to put up an entire separate ticket. ~ The Good Government people affirm that Rea has made all kinds of propositions to them looking to a compromise, but they refused all such offers, Their county con. Vention 18 set for Saturday, but an ad- journment will then be taken for a couple of weeks. The strongest men in the Re- ublican party will be nominated. The Fruu;uc has a membership of 1600. Mem- bers claim that they stand an excellent chance 051 elec{lng arlw ticket (hg( noml‘i nate, as decent people are so disgust with machine pOYItI('S that they wil flo:k to the support of league candidates. The frauds perpetrated at recent primaries have aroused much adverse comment, and citizens are loud in denouncing the meth- ods of Boss Rea. SWEET SINGERS SERENADE GAGE. CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 24—Henry Gage, the Re- publican nominee for Governor, was sere- naded in the parlors of the Golden Eagle to-night by the club of the '98 quartet of Sacramento, conalstlnijof Messrs. Edgar A. Coffin, first tenor; Dr. Jerome C. roll, second tenor; Charles H. Ellsworth, barytone; William 8. Howe, 8. The vocalists appeared half an hour after the convention adjourned for the hted the recipient of the compliment and a large number of his friends with their melody. It would be hard to find a better male quartet than that of the Club of '98. their voices being We all know him and know his record. It well trained and blending perfectly. eral campalgn and sentimental songs were rendered, each belng heartily ap-. plauded. Mr. Gage expressed his keen appreciation of the compliment, and light refreshments were served, after which the party disbanded. FORTY-THIRD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT. An impromptu meeting of the Repub- licans of the Second Precinct of the Forty-third Assembly District was held yesterday at their rooms at 17 Ellis street for the purpose of ratifying the nominees of the State convention at Sacramento. Speeches were made by Judge s Treadwell, who presided; Harry L. Hay- wards, Leon Cohen and several others. Milo Waldron was deciared the unanimous choice of the club to represent the dis- trict in the Assembly. A committee was also appointed to select a suitable uniform for a drill corps. After cheers for Gage, Neff and Milo Waldron the club adjourned to meet again on Wednesday evening next. SKIPPED WITH HIS NUGGETS A Klondiker Victimized by His Wife. The “tenderloin” is responsible for another sensational robbery, and this time it is of rather a peculiar nature by reason of the fact that a wife de- spoiled her lord and master of the earn- ings of years. Willlam Walker returned from the Klondike two weeks ago and rejoined Mrs. Walker after an absence of four years, during which he toiled and en- dured the grim hardships of the frozen northland. He brought with him some- thing over $4000 and deposited it in a safe deposit in the Flood building. The couple stopped at 830 Market street and everything seemed to be lovely. Last night Mr. Walker started for the prizefight, but changed his mind and returned to his rooms. He found that his wife had abandoned him and investigation revealed the fact that she had drawn $4200 from the bank and | placed $200 of it in the pocket of & coat of his in the apartments. ‘Walker was heartbroken. He says that one of the worst features of the case i$ the fact that she took the deed to his Klondike mine, the sale of which he had just negotiated for $10,000. Chief Lees and several detectives were on the case during the night and succeeded in tracing the woman to Oakland, where she went on the 9 o'clock boat. It is expected that she will be arrested this morning. as it is presumed by. her husband that she has started for Montana, where she has several children by a former husband. ON THE VERGE OF STARVATION Workmen Are Penniless at Barcelona. Speclal Cable to The Call and the New York Herald. Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gor- don Bennett. / { the labor question seems to be ap- proaching an acute stage. It is esti- mated that something like 5000 work- men are penniless and on the verge of starvation. Articles of primary necessity have reached exaggerated prices and to cap all is the heat, which is terrific and semi-starving. This is all the more serious inasmuch as Barcelona Is a regular hotbed of republicanism. The Publicidad, a cleverly conducted paper of ferociously republican type, has each occasion been fined, but the sec- ond time the proprietor was informed that another offense would incur sup- pression. | This really means a political conflict, | and its effect will bubble over to the surface again at the first favorable op- portunity. Then again there is a so- ciety formed in Barcelona with the avowed object of seeking annexation to France, and being so near the fron- tier and approachable in various di- rections, the situation is extremely fa- vorable to the inception of revolution- ary operations whether instituted by Carlists or other: NOMINEES FOR CONGRESS. tant Districts. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Aug. 24.— | The deadlock in the Ninth Congres- | sional District Republican convention was broken this morning by the nomi- nation of Smith McPherson of Mont- gomery County. NORFOLK, Nebr., Aug. 2¢—The Re- publicans of the Third Nebraska Dis- trict nominated W. F. Morris of Wayne for Congress. BROKEN ROW, Nebr., Aug. 24.—The Republicans of the Sixth District nomi- nated Norris Brown of Kearney for Congress. - EL RENO, O. T., Aug. 24.—Ex-Dele- gate Flynn was nominated for Terri- torial Delegate to Congress by the Re- publican convention to-night. The plat- form adopted recommends the acquisi- tion of nfi territory we can get under eace protocol. JACKSON, Mich, Aug. 24.—The Bieventh Distriet Democratic Convention to-day ;m;nlyka(ed for Congress O. R. ackson. Pil\edl}%flfl TEE, Mich.,, Aug. 24.—C. J. Chaddock of Muskegon was to-day nom- inated for C?:mrre-sn y the Ninth District Al ‘onvention. D ACHELL, §. D.. Aug. %.—The Re- publican State Conventlon to-day nomin- ated the following ticket: Governor, Kirk Phillips of Deadwood; Licutenant Gover- nor, J. T. Keane of Sanborn County; Sec- retary of State, W. H. Riddle; Treasurer, John'S. Chamber of Hutchinson; Auditor, J. Deveers of Brown; Superintendent of Tnstruction, B. B. Collins of Clay; Com- missioner of Schools and Public Lands, David Eastman of Roberts; Attorney Gen- eral, John H. Pyle of Beadle. Robert_J. Gamble of Yankton and Charles Burke of Pierre were nominated for Congressmen. .—— TWO RAILROAD MEN KILLED. OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 24—John Rouse, general foreman, and Peter McAden, chief mechanic of the Southern Pacific shops at Terrace, Utah, were Kkilled this afternoon at Tecoma, Nev., while superintending ** > placing of an en- gine which was derailed near that point. The accldent occurred at 5:30 o’clock, and as far as can be learned, a heavy rope was passed around the trucks and pulling began by another engine. Suddenly the rope broke, and the end in which was the loop and a heavy steel eye struck both men in the head, fracturing their skulls. A special train with Dr. Perkins was sent from Ogden with a clear track ahead, and a special started from Tecoma.this way, but before the thirty-five miles from Tecoma to Terrace was traversed both men died. Both were well known here and among railroad men all over the West. Both were prominent Masons and they leave darge families, W GIBRALTAR, Aug. 24.—In Barcelona | Selections Made in Several Impor- | | causing outbreaks of disease among the | | United States.” twice incurred the displeasure of Cap- tain General Des Pujols and has on | | ! subordination he sent for the leaders CHAUNCEY FILLEY IS TURNED DOWN No Longer Leader of the Missouri Republicans. WORK OF THE CONVENTION OHIO DEMOCRATS REAFFIRM . THE CHICAGO PLATFORM. Four State Conventions Also Open at Boise, Idaho, and Populists Are Much in Evidence. Special Dispatch to The Call. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24.—After a two days’ session the Republican State convention, which was the largest and most harmonious ever held in Mis- souri, ended its labors and adiourned sine die at 7:45 o'clock this eveningz. The following ticket was nominaied: Supréme Judge, long term, G. A. Fink- lenburg of St. Louis; Supreme Judge, short term, Edward Higbee of Lan- caster; Railroad and Warehouse Com- missioner, W. S. Hathaway of Mexico; Superintendent of Public Instruction, Professor John R. Kirk, incumbent. ! The most important work of the con- vention to-day was the turning down of Chauncey Ives Filley, who for twenty-five years off and on had been chairman of the Republican State Cen- tral Committee. J. T. Aiken, a banker and business man of Humansville, was elected to succeed Filley. DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 24.—The Demo- | cratic State convention assembled at 11 o'clock to-day at the Fair View Casino, a suburban summer resort. The reso- lutions adopted reaffirm the Chicago platform and say: “We particularly indorse the finan- cial plank therein declaring for the free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1, independent of any and all other nations. ‘“We are proud of the patriotic con- duct, In peace and war, of that great leader, William J. Bryan, and we favor his renomination for President in 1900.” The resolutions favor the building of | the Nicaraguan canal, the enlarging of | the militia of all States and the re- ducing of the standing army. They also | oppose alllance with England.or any | other foreign power and demand that | the United States Senate take action upon the findings of the Ohio Senate on | the election of Marcus A. Hanna as| Senator. BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24.—Four State conventions opened here to-day—the Democrats, Silver Republicans and two | wings of the Populists. The Democrats elected W. H. Watt temporary chair- man. The fusion Populists elected Jo- gseph Bonham temporary chairman, and the middle-of-the-roaders chose Lieu- tenant Governor Moore. Each branch appointed a harmony committee of five. The middle-of-the- road convention adopted a resolution | in favor of a fusion of silver forces. | For the Silver Republicans Lyttleton Price acted as temporary chairman, and Judge Keats was chosen perma- | nent presiding officer. The convention adopted a platform and named a com- mittee on conference with the other conventions. On the question of ac- quired territory the platform says: “The final disposition of territory ac- quired by this nation in the war from which we are emergihg is of vital im- portance to the people of the United States; therefore, voicing the senti- ments of the Silver Republicans of Idaho, we declare it to be our firm con- viction that all territory over which the | United States has acquired sovereignty or control is ours, henceforth to be inseparable part of the territory of the | o SRRt A UTAH VOLUNTEERS HAVE GRIEVANCES Company A Complains of Ill-Treat- ment, but Is Pacified by Captain Caine. MADERA, Aug. 24—Company A, First Utah Volunteers, who left San Francisco on August 13 for patrol duty at the national parks, departed from here this morning, sixty-five, under the command of Captain Joseph E. Kane, going to Yosemite Park, and thirty-five, under Lieutenant B. X. Smith, to the Sequoia reservation in Tulare County. Considerable dissatisfaction pre- vailed among the company on account of the neglect of the quartermaster to properly look after the food supply. On their arrival at Madera at 10 o'clock on Monday morning, after a twenty-five mile ride in the hot sun, no provision was made for rations until about 7 o'clock that evening. Those who got nything to eat during the day had to pay for it at the hotels and restaurants. On account of this and other grievances | some of the men signed a petition ask- ing to be mustered out of the service. ‘When Captain Caine heard of the in- and explained to them the nature of the military offense they were commit- ting, whereupon they dropped the mat- ter. In addressing the company the cap- tain said that he wanted to annul an order he had recently issued to the effect that he would not be bothered with the private or military differences and troubls of the men. This order seemed to have been responsible to a certain exteng for the insubordination. - REX ALTO'S FAST HEAT. Breaks the Pacing Record of the Santa Rosa Track. SANTA ROSA, Aug. 24—There was a good attendance and much enthustasm at to-day’'s races under the auspices of the Breeders Association. In the third race, the 2:15 pace, W. Maben's bay stallion, Rex Alto, lowered the record of the Santa Rosa track, beating Vendome stock farm's Much Better by a nose in the second heat in 2:07%. This was one of the most hotly contested heats in the history of the State. The races will con- tinue the rest of the week. Local road race to-morrow. Summaries: 2:21 class pacing, mile heats, 2 in 3, $300: Charles David - T3 a 1§ Dis 2:17 class trotting, mile heats, 2 in 3, $300: Our Jack .. -1 Myrtle Thor Our Lucky Daymont May Be . Best th 2:15 class pacing, mile heats, 2 in 3, $300: Much Better . 1 o comror Best time, %. Peanuts and Sophia R distanced. ON THE AUXILIARY SHIPS. Nearly All the Men Called to Man Them to Be Discharged. x WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.—Naval offi- .clals say that next week all the men c-.lmgll rron; &e "flfl“' snt:ten :.-mm%: e au a) Haeharzed Sith the possible exce wi e e exception of Chose on the four éfi’ monnouv:lround Boston. s | owned, controlled and governed as an | Succeeded in winning his heat, GARCIA TELLS OF HIS OPERATIONS Victorious Since Leav- ing Santiago. CAPTURES SEVERAL TOWNS INFLICTS GREAT LOSS UFPON THE SPANIARDS. Says He Has Received Propositions for the Surrender of Manzanillo Which He Declines to Accept. -~ Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, Aug. 24.—The follow- ing report from General Garcia was received at the Cuban junta to-day. The report was addressed to President T. Estrada Palma: GIBARA, Aug. 3.—On the 16th of July I held the last conference with the American Gen- eral Shafter. He informed me that the Ameri- can troops had captured Santiago de Cuba. Aware that my troops were no longer needed in that vielnity, while they were needed very much in other ptaces still occupied by the enemy, I so informed General Shafter. He asked me to delay my departure two or three days, which I did, starting on the 1Sth toward Holguin by the way of Jiguay. I am at pres- ent with my general headquarters in the town of Gibara, where I arrived on the 30th of July. On the 15th, while encamped in San Pedro de Cocum, I learned that General Luque had evacuated this town and General Luis de Ferla, with the troops under him, had occu- pled it. The Spanish left in the hospitals over 60 sick and wounded, whom I have provided with beef. There is perfect order in the town: new municipal authorities have been elected and everything is working regularly. The United States steamship Nashville was in the harbor when I entered. 1 requested its commander to ask his government to open this port to for- eign commerce, or with the United States at least, for there is great scarcity of provisions. The 'Spaniards took everything they could. General |Luque is in Holguin with 12,000 men and 24 ¢annon and 1 am trying to force him out, although I can only count on 4000 men and four cannon with which to fight him. Volun- teers and guerrillas are daily joining us. About 1500 men have already joined us, and if it continues the Spanish army Will soon be dis- solved. Mayari, Fray Benita, Jururio and Jandiaga are garrisoned by our army. These towns were evacuated on the 22d of July, leaving 100 sick and wounded that we are caring for in the hospitals. When the Spaniards left Mayari we dafeated them, capturing their convoy, consist- ing of 300 rifles, 150,000 Remington and Mauser cartridges, two cannon with gmmunition for them and provisions and clothing. They suf- fered severe losses, not many arriving at Hol- guin. 1 have received propositions for the sur- render of Manzanillo under conditions which I have refused to accept. Very soon all my de- partment will be free from the dominion of Spain. CALIXTO GARCIA. SCHLEY GREATLY IMPROVED. Everything Now Points to a Speedy and Complete Recovery. WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 24—This| morning found Rear Admiral Schley greatly improved, and everything now points to a_speedy and complete recov- | ery. The admiral passed a very comfort- able night and arose with the other mem- bers of the Wortley household at an early hour. He announced to-day jhat he in- tends going to Washington to-morrow. G g BALD STILL CHAMPION. McFarland and Michael Win Other Professional Events. ASBURY PARK, N. J, Aug. 24— Fully 8000 people witnessed the races held in this city to-day under the au- spicious of the American Cycle Racing Association. The one-mile L. A. W. championship professional brought out a field of the most noted crack riders, including Bald, Cooper, Major 'I‘aylor.I Stevens, Eaton and Gardiner. Bald was the favorite, and by hard riding and later captured the final by an almost superhuman spurt in the stretch. The one mile L. A. W. championship, professional was won by E. C. Bald, H. B. Freeman second and Tom Cooper third. O. L. Stevens was fourth. Time, 2:05: 4-5. The mile handicap, professional, was won by F. A. McFarland, James Urqu- hart second and H. E. Caldwell third. Time, 6:03. The paced race between Jimmy Michael and Linford Lefferson of As- bury Park was an exceedingly inter- esting event. During the race of fif- teen miles forty pacemakers were used. They were mounted on tandems, trip- lets, quads and quints, representing some of the fastest riders following the national circuit. Michael allowed Lef- ferson half a lap handicap. Michael won the race by about half a lap. The time of the two riders for the fifteen Michael, 29:36; Lefferson, ST e P Windsor’s Summer Meeting Closes. | DETROIT, Aug. 2i.—The summer meeting at | Windsor closed to-day. A large crowd was present. A special train of twenty carloads of horses left for the Fort Erie track to-night, which opens on the 28th and continues for twenty-three days. Results: First race, six _furlongs—Bob Leach won, Downey second, Never third. Time, 1:15. Second race, five furlongs—Ocle Brooks won, J. E. Clines second, Buena Ventura third. Time, 1:02%. Third race, mile and a sixteenth—Cogmoosey won, Beau Ideal second, Henry Launt third. Time, 1:48. Fourth race, six furlongs—Midlo won, Ferry- man III second, Prima third. Time, 1:14. Sixth race, steeplechase, short course—Par- son won, Brother Bob second, Little Bramble third. Time, —. Ended a Spree by Hanging Himself. HEALDSBURG, Aug. 24.—Chris Nick- las, proprietor of the Oaklawn House, committed suicide this afternoon about 5 o'clock. He had been drinking heavily for several days, but attended to busi- ness yesterday as usual. Abont the hour named he wa$ missed, and after a short ADVERTISEMENTS. DR. MEYERS & CO. If you want to be cured or strengthened consult Dr. Meyers & Co. They have been successful in treating diseases and weakness of men for g‘l the coast for treating ailments of men. Aliments recently con- tracted or those which become dangerous treatment or neglect are quickly and permanently cured by Dr. Meyers & Co. 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The Enormous Gold Product of 1898 This will be the greatest gold year in his tory. From South Africa, the Klondike anc Australia the precious metal is being shippe¢ in large quantities. It is belleved that thir year's output will be nearly double that of any previous twelve months. The sales of Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters are also increasing very fast, and this year that famaus remedy wil cure more people of dyspepsia, indigestion constipation, nervousness and weakness that ever before. Costs More to use Schilling's Bes? tea because you drink more.. United States Branch. STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS ~—OF THE— LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY F_MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, ON THE 31st day of December, A. D. 1597, and fot the yvear ending on that day, as made t o Insurance Commissioner of the State of Cali- fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Commissioner. ASSETS. Real estate owned by company Cash market value of all stocl bonds owned by company Cash in company’'s office. Cash in banks . Premiums in due Special agents’ balances Tota] assets LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid Losses in process ~* adjus in suspense . Losses resisted, Gross premiums on fire risks run- ning more than one year, $1,142-, 150 09; reinsurance pro rata. 604,604 96 Amount reclaimable by the insured on perpetual fire insurance policies. 4,002 7§ All other demands against the com- pany ... creees .+ 50,000 00 Total liabilities ... Net cash actually received for fire premiume ... . 31,977,613 73 Recelved for interest and dividends on bonds, stocks, loans ‘and from all other sources . Received for rents.... Total income . weee EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses (in- cluding $147,952 84, losses of pre- vious years). .- ... $965,907 78 Paid_or allowed for commission or brokerage - ... 376,643 68 Pald for salaries, fees and other charges for officers, clerks, etc.... 164,728 48 Pald for State, national and local taxes ... i ... 45176 91 All other payments and expenditures. 137,924 21 Total expenditures ... +$1,693,386 01 Losses incurred during the yea: Risks and Premiums. |Fire Risk: Net amount of risks writ- ten during the year.... Net amount of risks ex: $234,202, 375$2,526,308 51 pired during the year... Net amount in force De- 210,454,066, 2,377,067 00 cember 31, 1397 242,250,673 2,654,510 11 E. LITCHFIELD, United States Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of hcnuuy. 1 598, K. VALENTINE, Notary Public. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. MANN & WILSON, Managers, N.E. Cor. California and Sansome Sts., San Francisco, C STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— TEUTONIA INSURANCE COMPANY OF EY ORLEANS, IN THE STATE OF Louisiana, on the 21st day of December, A. D. 1897, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the Insurance Commissioner of t State of California, pursuent to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Com- ‘missioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock, paid up & cash . - 3250, ASSETS. Cash in ban! Premiums in Total assets reinsurance 50 per cent. Gross premiums on fire ning more than one year, $35,755 Felnsurance pro rat Cash - dividends remaining Total Habilities ... IN $341,066 10 23,962 61 all other source: 20,167 78 Total income $384,006 49 E $176,571 65 9,071 58 25,000 00 brokerage - 7,601 97 P o far obheers, clerks, ato nma charges for of 3 ., ete. . Pald for State, national and I taxes 7,499 17 All other 19993 61 Total expenditures .. 328,500 24 Losses incurred during the year. $176,571 08 [Fire Risks. | Premiums. Risks and Premiums. year. Net amount of risks ex-| pired during the year... Net amount in force De- cember Risks and Premiums. Net amount of risks writ-| ten during the year.... Net amount of risks ex- pired during the year... Net amount in force De-| cem| 1897, ALBERT P. NOLL, President. GEO. MEYER, 5 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th f January, 1898 M. C. SONIAT, d‘c‘:w::mi:-nlom for California in New Orleans, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. %ny disease, symptom blanks and advice. All ree. DR. MEYERS & CO., 731 Market St., San Franeisco. Event: N Sundayaed o 1, MANN & WILSON, General Agents, San Fransieca. Cal,