The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 24, 1898, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1898 ARED THE SLATE WOULD BE BROKEN Democratic Conven- tion Deadlock. PROGRAMMERS ARE ALARMED NOT SURE OF THE NOMINEES FOR THREE OFFICES. Will Meet Again Monday and Pro- ceed With Nominations in Case Certain Candidates Can Be Frightened. The Democratic Municipal Conven- tion met last evening and adjourned unt{l Monday evening, because there was danger that the slate would be broken if the business of making nomi- nations was proceeded with. The pro- grammers believe that between now and Monday night they will be able to go fortify themselves that all Demo- crats who are not in favor with Mayor Phelan and “Whispering” Gavin Mec- Nab will be compelled to eurrender their desire to secure nominations at the hands of the convention. One of the slate candidates on whose account the adjournment was taken last night {s Edmund Godchaux, the programme nominee for Recorder. A careful poll of the convention was taken yesterday, and to the great dis- may of the programmers it was found that a majority of the votes were pledged to Thomas J. Pinder. Pressure was brought to bear on Pinder to cause him to withdraw and he was threat- ened with public condemnation in the | | FORMED AN ORGANIZATION FOR | tion, and with that end in view hereby recom- receiving a nomination for member of the Board of Supervisors. ‘W. B. Cope, chairman of the commit- tee appointed to canvass the names of prospective nominees for members of the Board of Education, reported that his committee would not be prepared to make a flnal report until Monday evening. He also made the request that members of the convention hand to the committee the names of such men as they wished to secure the coveted nomi- nations. He said that the committee had already had under consideration the following names: . H. Gibson, Julius Frankel, John Shanahan, O. H. Bowen, Dr. D. E. Boyce, Benjamin Armer, J. W. C. Max- well, A. G. Ellis, C. Hirsch, A. D. D’Ancona, William M. Connors, 1. C. Hayes, Frank C. Bangs, J. J. McCar- thy, Willlam Ring, J. B. Brooks, A. S. Lillle, Charles M. Menomy, Michael Byrne, D. Eichel, L. G. Shorn, A. E. Blake, J. F. Renault, D. F. Keefe, James F. Devlin, D. G. §. Bachman, Fred H. Gilson, Charles B. Flinn, Julius Abrams, Francis Pope, C. I. Smyth, A. F. Stanton, Frank D. Maloney, T. A. $ .Y'f":sac.“ EXPECTED To oLA |~ T CONNELL Cor SREEN Burns, A. F. Carmody, T. J Lyons, John Moore, J. B. Williams, W. F.| Hess, L. J. Schord, A. F. Benjamin, P. T. Healy and A. A. Cavagnaro. ‘When Judge Cope had completed his report P. F. McCarthy moved that the convéntion adjourn until this evening. | Joseph Nougues objected to this, and | declared that the adjournment should | be taken until Monday evening. He | said that the two sub-committees | would not be ready to report before that time, and that it would be a waste of time to meet again before Monday. Some one asked why the convention could not go ahead agd rhake other nominations, but Nougues was not ans- wering questions of that sort, and the | chairman declared the convention ad- journed before any discussion could be had. The adjournment was taken until Monday evening. THE RAILWAY EMPLOYES EXPLAIN THEIR STAND| SELF-PROTECTION. They Will Endeavor to Have the Railroad Question Removed From Politics. A meeting of the Railway Employes’ Political Club No. 1 of San Francisco was | held last night in :ythian Castle. The | following communication from the ad-| visory board of the Railway Employes’ Association, setting forth the aims and objects of the assoclation, was adopted: SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 1888, To Members of the Rallway Employes’ Asso- clation of California—Gentlemen: This organi- zation having been subjected to much unjust criticism and comment on the part of a por- tion of the press, your advisory board deems it wise that we should clearly define our posi- mends for the special consideration of the members the following, as being a statement of the objects and principles of this association. PREAMBLE. The Railway Employes’ Association of Calls fornia hereby declares the objects and alms of this assoclation to be: 1 To awaken railway employes to & sense of theéir rights and responsibilities as citizens of their_country. 2. To galn for them political recognition, party organ unless he did so. He re- fused, however, to be bluffed. It was| then decided that an adjournment | should be taken in order to allow time in which still stronger pressure may be | brought to bear on him. | Another slate candidate who would | have been defeated had the convention | not adjourned is Willlam T. Baggett, | who wants the nomination for City and County Attorney. His chief opponent | for the place is Franklin M. Lane. As| in the case of Pinder it appears that | Lane has secured the personal pledges | of the majority of the mem-| bers of the convention, and | 1s now in a position to defy the pro- | grammers. Strong pressure will be | brought to bear on him between now | and Monday to induce him to get out | of the fight. It is said that he has been | told that in case he does not step aside the influence of Mayor Phelan will be brought to bear to prevent him from getting the Non-Partisan indorsement, .« MR.NOUGUEY . MADBE THE wna)f'aRE)AN OF THE EVENING « +* even should he be so fortunate as to break the slate and secure the Demo- cratic nomination, J. G. Barrett has created still another crack in"the s and there is now grave doubt whether the programmers will be able to secure the nomination of Eugene Deuprey for the office of Dis- trict Attorney. Barrett has many friends among the members of the con- vention and is making a determined fight for the ncmination, with every present prospect of winning out against the organized opposition, ‘With these conditions facing them it is not to be wondered at that the pro- grammers decided to adjourn the con- vention until Monday, in order to give themselves time in which to repair their broken fences. As soon as the convention wag called to order last night Chairman McGee called for the report of the special com- mittee to which had been intrusted the task of preparing a Supervisorial slate for ratification by the convention. George McGillivary, chairman of the committee, announced that the commit- tee had canvassed several names, but had not yet made any selections. He asked the members of the convention to assist the committee by handing in the names of all who are desirous of | only those who will deal justly with railway standing and place. 3. To, when feasible and advisable, nominate and support for office men from among rall- way employes; otherwise to support for office employes’ rights and Interests. 4. To protect in all things the interests of rallway employes and to oppose with united | political strength all who would act directly | or indirectly to the detriment of those inter- ests. | 5. To, as far as proper consideration of the interests of railway emploves will permit, avota | injuring or antagonizing the interests of others, | and to be just and conservative in all policies and methods. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. In furtherance of the foregoing objects, the following are declared to be the fundamentai principles of this assoctation: First—That this 1s & non-partisan association, being political only in the sense of being pro- tective of those interests from which we gain our livelihood and the proper advancement of our political interests and standing. Second—We hold it to be our bounden duty to unite for our common defense against the assaults of designing persons, who, from mo- tives of self-interest, would do ourselves and those dependent upon us great and irreparable injury. hivd—That in the ranks of the railway em- ployes are to be found men of high character and amply qualified to fill acceptably and cred- itably any office within the gift of the people; and believing that we are entitled to falr recognition at the hands of political parties, we will endeavor by all honorable means to obtajn for our members such recognition, and in the event of nomination for office of any member of our association such nominee should, irrespective of party affiliation, receive our loyal support. Fourth—That aside from the desire to hon- orably advance the political interests and standing of rallway employes to a degree equal with other classes of citizens, we declare it to be inconsistent with the non-partisan character of our organization to urge upon any political convention the nomination of any par- ticular person or to give our united support to the nominee of any particular political party, except in cases where our interests are most likely to suffer in the event of the election of persons who may not be disposed to deal justly with such interests. Fifth—That we fully recognize the right of any member of this association to vote as he chooses and to fully and freely affillate with the party representing his political faith, and turther, that no pledge be required from any member of this association to vote any particu- lar ticket or for any particular candidate, but on the contrary. the utmost faith and reliance is reposed in the honor of each member to act and vote for the best interests of his coworkers and fellow employes. Sixth—That we deny the right and repudiate the assumption of any person or persons, whether railroad employes or not, to, without our advice and consent, enter into any political arrangement whatsoever which may be based upon our united support. Seventh—That any and all political matters in which we as rallway employes are concern- €d, to recelve the consideration of this asso- elation or any branch thereof, should be com- municated through the regular channels pro- vided by this assoclation, viz: for matters con- cerning the assoclation at large, the advisory board; for local affairs, the executive commi tees of the varlous clubs, or by direct communi- cation with the clubs. . Eighth—That in order to preserve the non- partisan character of our organization, pe sons other than rallway employes and particu- larly candidates for office, should not be in- vited to address our clubs on political or par- tisan topics. Ninth—That we will endeavor, in o far as it ¢ be possible, to remove from the field of political controversy any further agitation o fhe railrond question, to the end that we may enjoy in peace and contentment the fruits of our industry as represented by our dally wages. ‘Should the foregoing declaration of principles meet with the approval of a majority of the clubs, provision will be made for printing the same: and with that end in view, will your lub, ‘without delay, kindly advise its approval or refection of the same. _Yours respectfully, atenl: 1y SANBORN, alrman Advisory Board. D. L. FITZGERALD, Secretary. % Stude: Club Is All Right. The Students’ Club held their weekly meeting Thursday evening. Thirty-five hew members signed_the roll, making a membership of 115. Speeches were made by P. Deasy, gnptaln Milroy and Wil- Mann. he club has decided t ;nl:lxclll a big ratification meeting in the neng future an d will indorse the Republican State ticket. How a gi1 bred butterflies and beetles ana made more money than her brothers who worked the farm, in next Sunday’s Call. NON-PARTISANS ANKIOUS FOR DISRUPTION Dalton Denies Being Its Supporter. CONDEMNS ROBINSON IT FRIENDS OF PARDEE WANT A BIG MAJORITY. All Are Working to Maintain the Prestige of the County Before the State. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, 908 Broadway, Sept. 23. The situation of the Non-Partisan movement to-day is not very encourag- ing. The little meeting last night, presid- ed over by J. A. Beckwith, was not so largely attended as was anticipated, and even Dr. Tom Carpenter of Alameda,who was the ruling spirit of the occasion, falled to enthuse the gallery. In fact, af- ter the meeting Carpenter denied that he had attended it. Four years ago and several weeks after H. P. Dalton had announced his inde- pendent candidacy for Assessor and had practically won his campalgn, the Non- Partisan movement was created which nominated a complete ticket. Among those favored at the time by this move- ment were Henry Dalton, Ed Fitch, J. W. Ward, J. W. Tompkins, Harry Morse and ~ few others. With the exception of Dalton none was elected, although the vote given to Harry Morse undoubtedly made the election of a Populist certain. At this time there does not seem to be any more useful fleld in which the Non- Partisans can work than to make it pos- sible for some fusion candidates to be elected, and this is what Chalrman Beck- with states is their object. After the meeting last night he said: “We are going along quietly and will have a conference with the Democrats and Populists to see what can be done. It is possible that we may hold a separate convention.” It has been freelv stated that .ur. Dal- ton is behind the movement this year, but he absolutely denies it. *“I have the Re- publican nomination,” said he this after- noon, “‘and I want to see the ticket elect- ed. I am not giving my support in any way to this Non-Partisan movement, but if they like to indorse me I shall not re- pudiate such action. This is a year in which all Republicans should stand to- gether, so_that we can prove by our ma- jority in November that we were prop- erly represented by Dr. Pardee at the State convention.” Tom H. Robinson, who was a candidate for Tax Collector but who did not go be- fore the convention, denies all statements that he is in any way allled with the Non-Partisan movement. “1I am not a candidate for anything,” he said to-day, “and will not be. 1 am absolutely out of the race for nomina- tions, and Non-Partisans or any other body will be wasting their time putting my name on thelr ticket. I am a Repub- lican, and 1 desire to see the ticket elect- ed from Governor to constable, as was so well put by Dr. Pardee at the county con- vention.” The general feeling among Republicans is that this is no time for ambitious or disappointed politiclans to be given an opportunity to disrupt the Republican party under any pretext whatsoever. For over.a year this county has been hysterically calling attention to its loyal Republicanism, and now that the State has conceded practically to Alameda the privilege of naming the next Republican nominee to head the State ticket, the arty men naturally desire that the ma- ority for Gflge shall certainly be a little larger than that given to McKinley. OAEKLAND’S PRIDE. Young Republicans Enthusiastically Ratify Their Nominations. OAKLAND, Sept. 23.—The Young Men's Republication League held a ratification meeting to-night, which was attended by most of the county and, legislative candi- dates. Dr. Mehrmann, candidate for Coroner, made a very effective argument on the talk of a slate at the county con- vention. “In my ward,” said the doctor, “we had a hard fight in tne primaries. A strong ticket was put up against mine, that was headed, ‘Against the slate.” This dld not fool the people, however, for they clearly saw that the ‘anti-siate ticket’ was just what it pretended not to be, and they beat it by a big majority. All this talk of slate is the work of soreheads, and will not af- fect the ticket.” Arthur Feldler of Livermore, Charles Spear of Berkeley and Joseph B. Barber of Alameda were among the speakers. Solano, Republicans Organize. SUISUN, ' Sept. 23.—The Republican County Central Committee of Solano County has effected a permanent organi- zation, L. Hathaway being elected chairman, G. Reuger, secretary and J. J. Luchsinger, treasurer. —_———— THE IROQUOIS. Spelling’s Case Still Open but Indi- cations Point to Trouble. The case of T. Carl Spelling no more than showed its head at the meeting of the Iroquois Club last evening. There was an effort made to have the matter brought to a crisis next Wednesday even- ing, but the constitution has a clause or two which blocks such a mode of pro- cedure, and so the case was allowed to go along in the hands of the committee which now has it in charge. The committee held a meeting and haled Spelling before it he responded, but asked for more time, and was given until Wednesday afternoon, when the commit- tee will meet and hear what he and oth- ers have to say. A report will be made to the club at its meeting next Friday, and then Spelling will be disposed of. Some indication of the probable course of the club can be gathered from the ac- tion last night of the committee on prim- ary law appointed by the Iroquois to meet with similar committees from other clubs. Spelling was the chairman of this committee and the ground was cut from under him last nignt by the dlscha.rgs] of the committee and the appointment of | a new one in_which Spelling’s name does not figure. The old committee was T. Carl BSpelling, Charles -Glldea and Max Popper; now it is Max Popper, Charles Glldea and W. M. Cannon. The reason given for the change was that Spelling Jas fnotiaproper representative of the club. The resignation of Dr. Rottanzi, which has lain for over a year in the secretary’s desk, was dragged from its slumbers into the light and accepted. Rottanzi handed in his resignation when the club de- nounced the solid eight more than a year ago. It was decided that the eclub should open the campaign with a big mass meet- ing to be held in Metropolitan Hall next Saturday night, and to attend the meet- ing to be held at that place this evening in_a body. On the matter of bullshead breakfast it was reported that a big affair would be | given at San Leandro on either the third | or fourth Sunday of October, the date | to be definitely fixed when it is known on which of those two dates Mr. Maguire can be present. Maguire League of Clubs. A Magulre League of Clubs was organ- fzed and opened permanent headquarters at the Parrott bullding Thursday night. The following officers were elected: President, Charles Holcomb; vice president, Oscar Hocks: recording secretary, James Maher; financial secretary, E. T. Minnehan: treasurer, James A. Fenton. The president ap- pointed the following committees: Executive— T. E. Treacey, Charles T. McCarthy, W. J. Bell, Joseph Lehaney, Rudolph Luders, T. F. Clark.” Pinancial—James D. Powers, Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Charles Kiesel. The Assembly District Maguire Clubs were represented as foliows: Twenty-eighth Dis- trict—L. J. Conlon, James Sutton, John M. Fer- ris. Twenty-ninth District—Joseph Flanagan, John D. Coghlin, James J. Maher. Thirty-sev- enth District—E. T. Minnehan, T. Riordan, R. E. Hartley. Thirtv-eighth District—J. D. Pow- ers, T. F. Clark, J. P. Cully. Forty-first Dis- | trict—Joseph_Fitzpatrick, E. J. Maloney, R. | L. Mann. Forty-fourth’ District—Charles T. | MeCarthy, Willlam Raubinger, Charles Me- Carthy. Forty-fifth District—John Rogers, F. ‘Walton, Arthur Forcade. German Demo- cratic Central Club—Max Fenner, Rudolph Lu- ders, Charles Kjesel. Tt was decided to give each Assembly District_three delegates from Maguire clubis. The Iroquols, German Democratic Central, Austrian-American and Demo- cratic Central clubs were invited to send three delegates. i The league will meet every Thursday night at room 314, Parrott bullding. o Gage Volunteer Club. The Gage Volunteer Republican Club of the Thirty-sixth Assembly District has been organized, with headquarters at Huff's Hall, Diamond and Chenery | streets. The following temporary officers are in charge: President, John Barrett; vice president, Sam Bassett; recording secretary, Joseph Huff; treasurer, Wil-| liam Peél; sergeant at arms, W. T, Hed- | ley; executive committee—Thomas Canty, | Wiillam Curran, Richard Rivers, Fred Larsen, Joseph Farrea, Joseph Sheridan and William Peel. The club indorsed James Sheardon for Assemblyman of the Thirty-sixth Assembly District, Martin F“‘fi‘e-ii for Sunerintendent of Streéts and A. B. Treadwell for Police Judge. Republican Candidates Indorsed. At the meeting of the Gage and Neff Wideawakes held at 1125 Market street, | Charles Oliver presiding, the following were indorsed: For Congress, Jullus| Kahn; Sheriff, E. H. Head; Superintend- | ent of Streets, M. F. Fragley; Assessor, | J. K. C. Hobbs; Treasurer, Henry 8. | Martin; Tax Collector, E. 1. Sheehan; County Clerk, Louis §. Whitcomb; Re- corder, Marty' Lewis; Assemblyman Thir- ty-first Distriet, D. Van Nostrand Jr. Speeches were made by Captain Nichol- sen, James McCarthy, A. F. Dunbar and others. Thirty-five signed the roll, many of whom will cast their first vote. prassic i) Fusion Party Mass-Meeting. A mass meeting will be held at Metro- politan Hall to-night under the auspices of the Union Camnaign Committee, com- posed of sub-committees from the popu- list, Silver Republican and Democratic parties. Prominent speakers will address the meeting on the combined Populist, Silver Republican and Democratic prin- ciples of the present campaign. S ol Branch Republican Club. A meeting of the Branch Republican Club of the Forty-fifth Assembly District will be held on Saturday evening at 412 Jackson street. BURDETT CHANDLER GROWN WEARY OF THE DEMOCRACY Member of the Los Angeles Cen- tral Committee Comes Out for Hon. Henry T. Gage. port Henry T. Gage for Governor. Dear Sir: spectfully, prise. spondent he sald: been a member. 3080 306 00 308 308 308 308 306 08 0 X0F 308 308 108 308 300 08 06 300 0 UGN OO0 0B O 0% f=3-3-3-3-8-8-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23.—Burdett Chandler, Democrats in Los Angeles County, a citizen of high standing and possessing large property interests, County Central Committee, has publicly announced his withdrawal from the party of his past faith and openly declares that he will sup- himself somewhat forcibly as follows: Dr. R. W. Hill, Chairman Democratic Central Committee, Los Angeles, Cal. I belleve that for ththe past six or elght years the Demo- cratic party has been going to the devil, on the down grade, with the track greased by the Siiver Republicans and Populists, feel that I cannot touch the present slopbucket ticket made at Santa Monica on the 21st and 22d of this month with a pole (with one or two ex- ceptions). I feel in duty bound to resign from the Tos Angeles County Democratic Central Committee, and hereby tender Ymy resignation, not from the Democratic party but from the Central Committee. i Member from the BSixty-fifth Precinct. Mr. Chandler’s letter, when made public, came as a great sur- He had attended the Democratic county convention and it was supposed that he was in line with his party. “My first vote was cast for Stephen A. Douglas for President, and 1 have voted for every Democratic candidate for President since, 1 have always regarded these unholy alllances the Democrats have made as productive of no good to the party of which I have so long But for slx years now fusion has been going on. I cannot see where we have gained, but I do see where we have lost. In my judgment the only way to put a stop to it is to defeat the whole combination, and then honest Democrats who are in the fusion move- ment will look upon it as unprofitable. the way will be open to get back to a good old Democratic basis. Then we can nominate straight Democrats for office, make a fight on Democratic lines and principles, and, If we succeed, have a good, hon- est Democratic administration of public affairs. to accomplish this end I leave what is called the Democratic party of to-day, and when it is rehabilitatéd I will return.” ' o K108 10 15 3 30306 20 6 30 030 0 30 X0 30 6 3 one of the oldest a member of the Democratic In a letter Mr. Chandler declares And as a Democrat I Most re- B. CHANDLER. To The Call corre- | County Committee is blunt, but he has As soon as they find this out For these reasons and 308308 1008 X0 X0 30F 308308 08 10 X0 5CF 08 X0 108 X0 30 308 308 X SO CHSCHIOHCE CHOUOHHONCE 108 06 08 01 6 10 KX MANY STARS T0 PERFORM - AT ONE TIME Political Circus Is Pro- grammed. ALL FACTIONS MAY FUSE AMBITION OF CANDIDATES IS THE ONLY DANGER. Some Very Queer Combinations That Will Probably Be Consum- mated at the Con- ventions. Osakland Office San Francisco Call, 908 Broadway, Sept. 23. Barnum’s ‘“four great shows in one, glving a continuous performance at the same time,” is not a circumstance com- pared to the combination of political ag- gregations that will assemble all over town to-morrow. There will be a great show—actors ga- lore and scenes too many to put in even a modern theatrical programme. Up to this hour six distinct bunches of talent have issued their cards announcing their performances, and more are ex- pected before the doors open. To-morrow morning the Democrats will assemble at Germania Hall, not for the purpose of naming a county ticket, but to nominate as many men for office as the fusion Populists, Silver Republicans, Bi- metallists, Independents and Non-parti- sans do not demand as their rightful share of the spoils. The remnant of the fusion Populists— the middle-of-the-roadsters having a ticket of their own—will assemble at Grand Army Hall for the purpose of get- ting as many men upon the patchwork | ticket as the Democrats, Silver Republi- | cans, Bimetalists, Independents and Non- partisans can be persuaded to yleld to them. For two days and nights this city has been given over to conferences. Every kind of political piece club has met in conference either on the street corner or in the rear of some real estate office, and has decided upon some demand to make upon the joint aggregation that wil assemble In different places to-morrow. | The Democrats have more than enough candidates to make three complete tick- ets. The Populists could easily supply nominees for four counties. The Silver | Republicans are equally ambitious, while | the Non-partisans do not seem to have profited by the fact that their ticket four years ago was beaten from top to| bottom, and as to the Independents, they | will need a speclal ballot of their own. Two years ago Alameda’s Populists and Democrats attempted to fuse. The at- tempt resulted in each party B.pga.rently swallowing the other, for when the votes were counted not a fusion candidate was in sight. The prospect this year was no | brighter. Nothing could be more jocular than to suppose that ex-Congfessman English will join in ideas, platform and campaign work with Auctioneer Rosen- berg. It is almost as funny to imagine that Hon. W. W. Foote would conscien- tiously indorse a plaitorm approved by Dr. Oberg of Lorin. On the streets the Populist is viewing the Democrat with more than suspicion, and the Democrat is generally returning the compliment. Chairman Brosnahan of the Democratic the reputation of teiling the truth. When asked about fusion he replied: ‘“Fusion, what is {t? We were supposed to have some of it two years ago, and we had all I wanted of it.” Alameda’s fuslonists come from ele- ments too widely separated to be welded with any degree of reliability. Prison Director Fitzgerald is a good Democrat, and Mr. Hougham is a good Populist, and was a good anti-Chinese organizer, but it would be hard to imagine Mr. Fitz- gerald and Mr. Hougham agreeing on a political platform. Ex-Congressman Glascock is another representative Demo- | crat, and Poet J. W. Dutton a representa- tive Populist, and here again there is a divergence of ideas, and the same may be said right along the line. Nor apparently are all the elements al- ready mentioned the total of what will constitute to-morrow’s convention, for it is openly stated that A. K. Grim, who some weeks ago announced himself as a good Republican, seeking a party nom- ination, will be nomnated for Recorder, while Sam Heller, who has already been nominated by the middle-of-the-road Pop- ulists for Sheriff, is equally confident that he .will receive an indorsement at the hands of the united convention. 3 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. There will be no lack of aspirants for nomination when the local Republican conventions meet next Tuesday night in Native Sons' building. The names of Horace Davis, Charles Patton and Henry Martin are mentioned in connection with the Mayoralty. Mar- tin, it is sald, however, would not refuse the nomination for Treasurer. L. M. Jacobs is also In the race for the nomi- nation. The leading candidates in the fight for County Clerk are W. A. Deane and Wil- liam Joost. Deane is sald to have the inside on_the political racetrack. Martin Fragley, the well-known Mission livery stable keeper is the favorite in the éfm for Street Superintendent. Ex- Superintendent James Gilleran would not decline the nomination, however. Ex-School Director Barrett and ex- Supervisor Heyer are contesting for first places in the battle for the Auditorship. Assessor John D. Siebe would not re- fuse another term in the office. Super- visor John Lachmann has a host of friends, who are hard at work for him, and they hope to be able to carry off the political plum. The fight for the shrievalty nomination will be an interesting one. There are a number of aspirants in the fleld. School Director Ed Head and Willlam J. Blatt- ner, ex-County= Clerk, are at gresent in the lead of the others. The friends of Head are quite sanguine of getting their favorite first past the wire. paztfie sald Dewey Central Republican Club. The regular meeting of the Dewey Cen- tral Republican Club was held at the headquarters, Columhia buflding, last evening, when the following officers were elected to serve for the campaign: President, P. B. Gallagher; secretary, D. W. McNelil; {reasurer, Leo Maurer. Executive committee—Dr. W. A. C. Hanson, Gus Lemons, W. Bacon, Fred Howe, Captain W. Quinton, G. W. Sweetser, i Annis, W. F. Bonney, G. W. DBartiEy.CfifinryMo?e a, J. T.D = nan, B. K. Collier, M. J. Zamony, Dr. H. F. Malede, Peter 'A. Maurer, D. 'W. Me- Neill Jr., M. H. Morgan (secretary execu- tive committee). Resolutions were passed indorsing the full Republican State and municipal nomi- nees. No person is authorized to re- ceive any money from any candidate for office 'in the name of the Dewey Central Republican Club, nor Is ang' person dele- gated to represent said club in any other political or ization outside of the reg- ular Republican party. 3 A Grand Republican Rally. The executive committee of the Repub- lican State Central Committee has en- ed Woodward’s Pavillon for a mas: glaegetln to be held a week from to-ni; h: when Henry T. Gage, Republican nominee for Governor, and Jacob H. Neff, nomi- nee for Lieutenant Governor, will discuss the issue of the present campaign. An invitation has been extended to United Btuates Senator Perkins to also address the meeting. They Jollied Themselves. A well-attended meeting of the Thirty- fifth Assembly District Maguire Club was held at Silk’s Hall, Twenty-sixth street, near Missi on Thursday evening. Wil- lam , the fusion nominee for Con- fi“ in the Fifth District, and James H. fusion gress in on, A nominee for Con, thnn;onfl.h. were the principal speakers, and they “did up” the Republicans ac- cording to their usual methods. Mr. Cral; uoted poetry and Mr. uot: endell Phfll?fl. and a county candidate passed around several boxes of cigars until the enthusiasm was at the usual white heat. Working for the Charter. A communication has been received by the Republican State Central Committee from the Citizens’ Charter Association, earnestly requesting that the committee exert its utmost endeavors to hayve the district conventions insert a pledge In thelr platforms requiring their Peglsl&th'e nominees to vote for the new charter of Ban Francisco at the next session of the Legislature. Riverside Nominees. RIVERSIDE, Sept. 2.—The Republican County Convention met to-day and made the following nominations: Sheriff, P. M. Coburn; Clerk, W. W. Phelps; Recorder, E. H. Gruwell; Auditor, W. B. Clancy; Tax Collector, O. J. Palmer; Treasurer, D. G. Mitchell; Burveyor, George Pearson; Coroner, Dr. C. 8. Dickson; Public Ad- ministrator, M. 8. Bowman; Superintend- ent of Schools, T. E. Oakley; Assembly- man, S. Malice; Assessor, W. F. Monta- ue;' District Attorney, Lyman Evans; uperyisor, First District, O. B. Fuller; Second District, Dr. Craven; Fourth Dis- trict, G. E. Dunham, Fifth District, J. E. Brown, — Completes the Ticket. SAN JOSE, Sept. 23.—The Democratic County Central Committee met to-day and indorsed E. W. Conant, the Good Government League nominee for Treas- urer, and John P. Wallace, the Good Government nominee for Justice of the tf"elx:ca. This completes the. Democratic cke OFFICER MARLOWE OFFICIOUS. M. Kirby and His Son Were Unjustly Arrested and Charged. Police Officer Marlowe, he of the Tinker Haynes tragedy, showed his officiousness last Saturday evening, with Officer Feeney, when they arrested Michael Kirby and son, John, on Sanchez street, for ‘‘ob- structing the sidewalk, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer in the dis- charge of his duty.” Kirby and his son were on their way to hear General Barnes deliver his lecture in Metropolitan Hall when they met a entleman on the corner of S8anchez and “ifteenth streets and stopped to speak to him for a few minutes. While doing so the officer approached them and ordered them to move on. They sald they were going downtown and did not think they were violating any law by standing on the sidewalk. They were placed under arrest and with the ald of Officer Feeney were carted off to the Seventeenth-street station and four charges placed against their names. The cases were dismissed yesterday on the motion of Prosecuting Attorney Graham, who saw from the arresting officers’ testi- mony that no offense was committed. Kirby says that he will prefer charges against Marlowe before the Police Com- missioners. ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIALISTS FOR MEN ONLY! 12 £ ANy b s = DR. MEYERS & CO. (Established SBeventeen Years.) If you have an aflment recently contracted do not delay in seeking the skilled aid of doc- tors whb will make you sound and well in & short time. Dr. Meyers & Co. can do this for ou. If your trouble has been treated by incom- petent doctors until it has become chronic and dangerous, do_not despair, but comsult Dr. Meyers & Co. It has been by the curing of just such difficult troubles that they have built up a great business and become famous all over the Pacific Coast. Lost Vitality and Wasting Weakness. If you have a weakness that is robbing you of health, strength, happiness, pleasure, man- hood, consult the physicians of Dr. Meyers & Co.’s Institute. They can restore your lost strength_and vitality, and stop those fearful drains. They will make a perfect man of you. The restoration will be not only perfect and speedy, but permanent as well. NoMoney Required Untii You Are Cured Dr. Meyers & Co. have such faith in thelr methods and remedies that they do not ask for a dollar until the patient is cured or restored, as the case may be. Consultation and Advice Free. It is well worth your time to see or write the doctors whether you want to take the treatment or not. A friendly talk or a confidential letter will result in great good in any event. Private book for men sent sealed to any address free. 'DR. MEYERS & CO., 731 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO. Hours, 8 to 12 daily. TAKE ELEVATOR. Evenings, 7 to 8. - Sundays, 9 to 11 —— Was Merely His Attorney. An article in yesterday’s Call giving an account of the argument before Governor Budd for the extradition of “Klondiker” Davison stated that Reel B. Terry had been associated with Davison in various enterprises. This Mr. Terry denies. My sole and only connection with Davison sald Mr. Terry, “has been that of an at- torney employed fn the civil suit brought | against him, and subsequently, with J. Hamilton Lewis, I appeared before the Governor and opposed the issuance of the warrant for his return. For these services |. Mr. Davison made arrangements to pay me as his attorney, and before I was re- tained 1 was not acquainted with Davi- son.” —_—————————— Cars on Eighth Street. It is the intention of the Market-street Railroad Company to have the Eighth- street electric cars running to-morrow. For the present cars will stop at Eighth and Market streets and from there will | : HOSPITAL 3, : No Pay Until Cured Auy lumpin 8 woman's 'breast is cancer. The p e son quickly goes to w | 5 S it. Tflargeltistoo lnt Gy en's face and Hp & com: | ¥ §j mon place. #0-FaGE BoOK sent free withhundreds ofsddresses of honest cures. No FRAUD, 8. R.CHAMLEY, M. D., 17 & ITTnp ST., N'R MaRKET ST. SEND TO SOME ONE WITH CANCER LE BRUN'S jeeo FOR EITHER SEX. This remedy being in- jected direetly to the Seat of those diseases of the Genito-Urinary Organs, requires no change of diet. run along Eighth to Bryant street to guaranteed in 1 to 3 Bryant avenue as far as Sixteenth street, days. Small plain Tie where they will turn into_ that street GUREMB by mail, $1.00, running south as far as Kenfucky, re-| Soid only by turning over the same route, thus bring-| ggo. DAHLBENDER & CO., ing the Potrero and South Mission into direct connection with the City Hall. It is probable that transfers will be issued to and from all Market, Mission and Howard street cars to this new line. The Growth of Socialism. It 1s argued by deep thinkers that the growth of soclaltsm is due to the large standing armies of the world, in which men are often made to enlist against thelr will, and thus become dis- contented with existing conditions. The growth of a stronger race of people is due to the large eale of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which Is the best medicine for costiveness, dyspepsia, fever, ague and all mervous troubles. Try one bottle. United States Branch, STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS ~—OF THE— Alliance ASSURANCE COMPANY F LONDON, ENGLAND, ON THE 3IST day of Dec r, A. D. 1897, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the Insur- ance Commissioner of the State of California, 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 stocks bonds owned by company. Cash in banks. Interest due $152,174 26 590,400 00 accrued on all stocks and loans. . 1750 0 Premiums in due course of collection 30,774 02 Rents due and accrued...... - 100 Total assets .. LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpald. . $1,873 98 Losses In process of adjustment or in suspense - 1,687 06 Gross premiums ning one year or less, $122,304 81 Greinsurance 5 per cent 61,152 40 ross premiums on fire Hing more than one year, $79,330 19 reingurance pro rata... 30,274 43 All other demands against the com- DADY. <sesvrasens 5 7,840 09 Total lablities .. $108,827 95 INCOME. Net cash actually received for fire ot $159,006 84 1,261 65 8,692 23 1,652 65 Recelved for sale 113 00 Total income .. $170,626 37 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses (In- cluding $2,499 81, losses of previous years) Paid_or brokerage ... Paid for salaries, fees and o charges for officers, clerks, etc. Paid for State, national and k taxes ... All other p 3,349 96 17,811 91 Total expenditures . $115.941 28 Fire. $52,389 35 Sole Agents, 214 Kearny st., San Francisco, Cal. 805000000005000003 B AnD o PALACE *?,3 SGRAND HOTELS? ° SAN FRANCISCO, Connected by a covered passageway. O | © 1400 Rooms—900 With Bath Attached. @ (-] All Under One Management. <] | NOTE THE PRIOES: Q | @ European Plen.81.00 per day and upward O Amertcan Plan.$3.00 per day and upward @ [+] Correspondence Sollcited, JOHN 0. KIREPATRICE, Manager. [} QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO‘B‘ STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— Commercial Union Fire INSURANCE COMPANY F NEW YORK, IN THE STATE OF NEW York, on the dlst day of December, A. D. 1897, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California, pursuant 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 in b cas| ,000 00 ASSETS. | Cash market value of all stocks and | ~bonds owned by company $239,545 00 | Cash in compan: 5 68 | Cash in banks 9,949 61 Interest due stocks and loans . 1708 Premiums in due course of collection 16,832 47 Total assets ... 8¢ LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid.......... $1783 05 Losses in process of adjustment or In suspense .......... . 1,000 00 Gross premfums on fire risks run ning one year or less, 37,87 61 reinsurance 50 per cent. .. 23392881 Groes premiums on fire risks run- ning more than one year, $1,489'39; reinsurance pro rata 1,164 02 All other demands aj pany .... 4457 TS Total labilitles . $37,333 63 INCOME. Net cash actually received for fire premiums 357,770 91 Received for interest and dividends on bonds, stocks, loans and from all other sources.... vesensess SRS Total income .......... 3 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses (in- cluding $3,157 03, losses of previous years) $34,854 11 Dividends to stockholders T V600 Pald_or allowed for commission or 12,821 28 1,164 96 2,00 10 1,081 15 Total expenditures . $57,961 63 Fire. Losses incurred during the year 34,720 2 Losses incurred during the year. jsks and Premiums. |Fire Risks.|Premiums, Risks and Premiums. |Fire Risks.[Premiums, Net amount of risks writ- ten during the year....| $16,196,702( $209,192 45 Net amount of risks ex- pired during the year..| 12,163,202( 163,356 8§ Net amount in force cember 17,006,832 201,635 00 ELIJAH R. KENNEDY, Of Weed & Kennedy, United States Managers. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of Juu-.r;_. 1808, . FISHBECK, Notary Publio. C. E. NULLINS - - - Manager, PACIFIC COAST BRANCH, 416-418 CALIFORNIA ST, SAX FRANOIS00, OAL, : Net amount of risks writ- ten during the year. Net amount of risks $11,965,801] $110,627 5§ pired during the yea 8,837,110/ 84,602 18 Net amount in fol cember 31, 1897.. 6,433,513| 59,346 00 CHARLES SEWALL, President. A. H. WRAY, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of January, 18%8. JNO. A. HILLERY, Commissioner for California in New York. C. F. MULLINS, General Agent, 416-418 CALIFORNIA ST., BAN FRANOISO0, CAL, l