The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 23, 1902, Page 2

THE SAN FRANCISCO -CALL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902 GRAND JURORS ATTEND MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ASK MANY PERTINENT QUESTIONS Directors Denman and Mark Are Stricken With Loss of Memory and Agree to Answer Queries HE unusual spectacle of a com- mittee of the Grand Jury in at- tendance at a meeting of the School Board was presented at the meeting of that body yester- day. It is needless to say that the curlosity suddenly mani- fested by the Grand Jury in the trans- actions of the board was, in the light of recent developments at the City Hall, a painful surprise to the Phelan wing of the directorate. The grand jurors who attended the meeting of the board were Sol Cahen and Benjamin Lichtenstein of the committee on education. That they had prepared themselves for & warm session was evi- denced by the character of the proceed- which followed. Cahen was primed ny pointed questions concerning ed extravagance of the Directors 1 he propounded them Mark wriggled and evinced a for- ats_which might P many. That they did not desire ss the history of their acts in public was made manifest when Director Denman ggested that the in- red more privacy could he jurors reluctantly agreed on and arrangements for a meeting in the future were “private made. The newly appointed Director, Thomas P. Woodward, took his seat after present- ing his credent and with Director Denman in the chair the business of the meeting was begun. of some routine business Cahen asked the indulgence of the board for a few minutes. Cahen Asks Some Questions. “What can we do for you, sir?” inquired Chairman Denman. = “] have a few questions to ask,” re- plied Cahen. “Glad to_answer anything,” Mark and Denman in concert. Cahen drew from hi pocket a list of typewritten questions and carefully noted the answers of Denman and Mark to each. At first the two Directors were willing 10 talk, but as the questions became more ointed they returned evasive answers or id themselves behind the general reply, “We don’t know.” Denman did most of the replying and defended the actions of former associates. Have not expensive repairs been made the Denman School,” asked Cahen, hile other schools were neglected?” “I do not know,” said Denman. “Have not certain high schools been fa- vored with more laboratory apparatus than others? 1 do not think so.” “With a decreased appropriation from that of last year, is it not true that the Board of Education expended $23,000 for the installation of a manual training plant and cooking classes, while at the same time the board was consolidating schools and classes and leaving hundreds of children without proper accommoda- tions?” asked Cahen impressively. “Say, now, Mr. Cahen,” answered Den- man nervously, “there are some of these things it is better to talk over privately. FREDRICK DENIES THAT HE answered After the transaction | if Privately Put. We will give your committee at any time all_the information needed.”” Cahen was not satisfied, however, and followed up Denman’'s discomfiture by some questions as to whether the State law regarding the course of study had been complied with. Denman referred the matter to Mark, who replied as did Den- man, “Not that we are aware of.”’ Ar- rangements were made for a future con- ference. The board then proceeded to finish its routine business. riSS DWYER’S SALARY 1S PAID | School Board Satisfies a Judgment—Teachers Are Retired. At the meeting of the School Board yes- terday a demand was ordered drawn in the sum of $40 in favor of Miss J. A. Dwyer as teacher in the Sherman School for back salary in accordance with a judg- ment of the Superior Court. Miss Dwyer was suspended on July 22, 1801, but the court ordered her reinstatement. Super- intendent Webster requested that Miss Dwyer be transferred to another school. Superintendent Webster stated that Miss K. F. Casey, principal of the Lafay- ette School, had fifty-five scholars for whom there were no seats. She desired to rent a room near by to be used for a new class. The matter was taken under advisement. The Sunnyside Land Company notified the board that the fifteen lots in block 18 would be sold for school purposes for §250. The company states that the offer of certain parties to sell the lots for $3200 is not authorized, as they cannot give title to the property in question. The use of the French text book en- titled “La Tour de la France par Deux Enfants” was authorized in the Adams School. The application of Dorothy F. Moran, a special teacher of sewing, for reinstate- ment was received and the secretary in. structed to ascertain if her statements agree with the records. Miss Ruth G. Campbell, Miss Laura S. Templeton and A. T. Winn were placed on the retired list. Superintendent Webster announced that exercises commemorative of the birthday | of President McKinley would be held in | all schools on the anniversary of his birthday, January 29. Rules for a competitive examination for the distribution of the Hochstadter be- quest for the education of colored children were adopted and four of the highest in a competitive examination soon to be held will be selected and sent to the institu- tions of their choice. The salaries of the janitors in the Ocean IS IN CONTEMPT OF COURT Continued From Page One. Cooi’s residence to have the writ signed and afterward raced to the Countv Clerk’s office to put the document on record, all of which was told exclusively in The Call yesterday morning. Casey testified that besides him in Rior- dan’s office were Lande, Snook, Williams, , Pat Prendergast and County Clerk Ruef drew from Casey that before Judge Cook signed the document it had not been in the County Clerk’s office, ¢ Clerk Mahony had a to indorse the paper Riordan wanted to show that Casey was not allowed to enter the County Clerk's office until Lieutenant Birdsall had tele- phoned to County Clerk Mahony for his rmission. When Ruef objected to this ine of questioning Riordan said testily: “I want to show that a policeman was placed on guard in the County Clerk’s of- | fice by order of the Mayor. What I want ADVERTISEMENTS. REWARD OF MERIT A New Catarrh Cure Secures National Popularity in Less Than One Year. Throughout a great nation of eighty million it is a desperate struggle to secure gven a rec- ognition for a new article, to say nothing of achieving popular favor, and yet within one year Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets, the new catarrh cure, has met with such success that to-day It | ean be found in every drug store throughout the United States and Canada. To be sure, & large amount of advertising was necessary in the first instance to bring the rem- edy to the attention of the public, but every one familiar with the subject knows that adeertis- ing alone never made any article permanently successful. It must have in addition abso- lute, undeniable merit, and this the new ca- tarrh cure certainly possesses In a marked de- gree. Physicians, who formerly depended upon in- halers, sprays and local washes or ointments, now use Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets, becauses as one of the most prominent stated, these tablets contain in pleasant, convenient form all the really efficient catarth remedies, such as red &um, blood root and similar antiseptics. They contain no cocaine nor oplate, and are xiven to little children with entire safety and benefit Dr. J. J. Reitiger of Covington, Ky., says: “I suffered from catarrh in my nead and throat every fall, with stoppage of the nose and irrita- tion in the throat, affecting my voice and often extending to the stomach, causing catarrh of the stomach. 1 bought & §0 cent package of Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets at my druggist’s, car- ried them in my pocket and used them faithful. ly, and the in which they cleared my head and throat was certainly remarkable. I had no catarrh last winter and spring and consider my- self entirely free from any catarrhal trouble."” Jerome Ellison of Wheeling, W. Va., vrites: *I suffered from catarrh nearly my whole life, and last winter my two children aiso suffered from catarrhal colds and sore throat s0 much they were out of school a large portion of the winter. My brother, who was cured of catarrhal deafness by using Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, urged me to try them so much that 1 did s0 and am truly thankful for what they have done for myself and my children. 1 always keep a box of the tablcts in the house and at the first appearance of & cold or sore throat we nip it in the bud and catarrh is no longer a household affliction with u Full sized of Stuart’s Catarrh Tab- lets are sold for 50 cents at all druggists. Send for book on cause and cure of catarrh, malled free. Address, F. A. Stuart Co., Mar- ~hall, Mich. : to know is, ‘Are we in the United States or in Russia? ” Ruef replied that Riordan could find out if he consulted a map, and the hearing went on. Affidavit Not Legally Filed. “I move that the case be dismissed,” said Ruef, *‘on the ground that there is no action pending. No order can be predicat- ed on a document that is not filed in the County Clerk’s office. I claim that this petition for a writ should have been phy- sically filed in the office named.” Ruef then produced decisions from the Supreme Courts of several States in sup- port of his contention that an instrument is deemed to be recorded only when de- posited in the proper office; that the de- livery of an instrument at another place than the County Clerk’s office is not legal. Judge Cook remarked that the petition was filed before the issuance of the writ, but Ruef repeated that the paper had not been properly filed and that his Honor had inadvertently issued the writ, believ- ing the petition to have been filed. Ruef held that it was impossible to do business with a public official with an office under his hat. There might be all kinds of ap- plications filed in the capacious pockets of a County Clerk, said Ruef, who also con- tended that in cases of summary proceed- ings the statute should be construed more strictly than in other proceedings. Attorney Snook followed with his argu- ment, in which he held that the law did not contemplate the. filing of an affidavit before the order of the court is given. “There is nothing in the statute,” said , “which requires your Honor to see that a paper is filed before the writ is issued.” Snook also produced authorities in sup- port of his argument and Judge Cook postponed the case until this afternoon at 2 o’clock, when he will render his decision. L e Y ) CLERK FREDRICK ASSUMES OFFICE Continued From Page One. Court cases called the attention of Presid- ing Justice of the Peace Daniels to the conflict of authority in the clerk's office and a meeting of the Justices was imme- diately called to take.action. Judges Long, Dunn, Joachimsen and Danlels as- sembied in the office of the last named and the matter was fully discussed. It was_finally decided to recognize Willlams as Justices’ Clerk, basing their decision on section 1, chapter 7, article 5 of the charter, which says: - “The Justices of the Peace shall appoint a chief clerk, who shall hold office for two years.” Judge Daniels also issued a statement to the effect that he and his associates had elected Edward J. Williams as chief clerk in December last and they had received no official notice that their appointee had been removed. In accordance with the express terms of the charter that the Jus- tices had the right to appoint their own clerk Daniels said they would recognize Williams alone as their clerk. This decision was immediately conveyed to Sheriff Lackmann, who without desir- ing to take sides in the controversy, but to protect himself on his official bond, re- quired the signature of Presiding Judge Daniels to be appended to all writs issued from the Justices' Court. ‘When Williams was ejected from the of- fice from which he had been suspended Attorney Riordan threatened to have Mayor Schmitz and Clerk Fredrick sum- moned for contempt of court in refusing to obey the writ issued by Judge Cook. Mayor Willing to Go to Jail. ‘When_this threat was conveyed to the Mayor he made the following statement: I think the people of San Francisco desire a clean government, and my action in suspend- ing Clerk Williams was actuated solely by the desire to serve the people. Grave charges have been made against him—he attended the races when he should have been working. Now. I by have suspended him and purpose standing. m{r“t:w? until the lust, the Justices of the Peace desire to permit such things to continue I do not holpd the same, and 1 am willing to go to jail in de. fense of what I think is my duty to the ople. PI"ept my action a secret because T tricked once by machine politicians, Fredrick Cited. for Contempt. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon another re- straining order was served on Mayor Schmitz and Chiet of Police Wittman {0 prevent the two officials from further in- terfering with Edward Wil in the conduct of the office from which he had| been summarily ejected earlier in the day, A writ of review was also served on Clerk Fredrick, carrying with it an order to show cause why he ehould not be pun. ighed for contempt of court in refusing to obey the writ of certiorarl which Ld been served on himself and Mayor | Schmitz in the.morning. The order was had been House, Park, John W. Taylor, Sunnyside, ‘West End, Hunters Point' and Jackso schools were increased. . SEC. OF FIRE COMMI3SION, J.w- MECARTHY. FEELS SOMEWHAT LiKE THI3 - EXNT CLERK WILLIAMS AND oEPufl9.€ ‘a / 4 " WELL | GUESS '™ SCHO0L DIRELTOR MARK 15 FIXING UP A NILE 30FT JPLALE To, LIGHT ON.. MM 1 wonpER wHOSE BABY AmMI!" SAYS DEPVTY (LERK R.w.DENNIS City Off.cials in State of Ter= ror. HE suspension of Edward Wil- liams from his position of Clerk of the Justices’ Court by Mayor Schmitz and the en~ forced resignation of former School Director Casserly have spread consternation among city officials, who are wondering where the lightning of Schmitz's displeasure is going to strike next. This feelipg- of un- rest is especially strong among the mem- bers of the various boards and commis- slons who were appointed by former Mayor Phelan. That Phelan’s selections are unpopular is demonstrated by the numerous charges which have been filed against a majority of the Commissioners Whnose terms nave not yet expired. Mayor Schmitz has them . under invesugaton, and' 1t goes wihtout saying that more vic- ums are to follow In tne wake of Casserly and Williams. Among tnose who will be haled before Mayor Schmitz to show cause why they snould not ve removed from publc omce 1s rire Commissionér Grady, agaiunst whom .charges of oitensive partisaasiip are being prepared. Grady is accused of naving made speeches auring-the last campwign 1n the Interest of the Demo= cratic ucket. This was regarded by Mayor Schmitz. as "sufficient cause for suspension in the case ot Superintendent of Pavements Gallagner, wno compeiled rammers and pavers (o attend Demaocratic meetngs, McCarthy Slated for Dismissal. In this category may be also included P. H. McCarwny, Civil Service Commis~ sioner, who, aithough president of the Hulding ‘trades Council, vigorously op= posed tne United Labor party at the last election. McCarthy in ail lixelinood will be tne next Commissioner wno will be given the more pleasing alternative of re- Signing rather tnan submitting to the un- pieasant ordeal of - dismissal. Mayor Schmitz has -already reached a decision in McCarthy’'s case, and in the language of one close to the throne, “McCarthy ‘will go soon enough.” Then there .are School Directors Den- man and Mark, who are charged with prejudice against teachers who were tried for alleged offenses and dismissed after trials that were in the nature of farces. The Mayor has alse under investigation the complaint against Commissioner of Public Works Mendell, - who - draws two (i JUST ABOUT THE REAL THING'- SAID THE NEw JUSTILE CLERK FREDRICK CARTOONIST’S IMPRESSIONS OF “ROUGH HOUSE” AT THE HALL. ‘ Continued From Page One. merely submit to forcible ejectment in order that the requirements of the law and subsequent proceedings of a legal na- ture might be complied with. A large crowd gathered in anticipation of trouble, but aside from the furor caused by the unusual proceeding there was no great excitement. It was under- stood that legal steps to resent the action of Fredrick and his blue-coated guards would be taken. This was accordingly done, the result being the filing by Rior- dan of an affidavit in which the facts were duly recited. On the filing of the affidavit Judge Cook issued an order citing Fredrick for contempt of court. Paper Not Legally Filed. Attorney Ruef contended in his argu- ment that the court lacked jurisdiction in the premises. He stated that the writ of review was issued by the court on the strength of a document which was never legally filed in the County Clerk’s office. It appeared that the original writ was filed in the office of Attorney Riordan in the presence of County Clerk Mahony; Deputy Casey, Williams and several at- torneys. A few minutes later it was form- MEN OF GUBA TALK OF TARIFF Ways and Means Com- mittee Hears More ~Arguments. WASHINGTON, Jan, 22.—The hearing on Cuban reciprocity was resumed before the Ways and Means Committee to-day. The beet sugar interests of the United States occupied most of the time, being represented by Henry T. Oxnard, presi- dent of the American Beet Sugar Asso- clation, and by delegates from those States interested in sugar. The cane sugar interests of Loulsiana also were well represented. At the outset Place, at the head of the Cuban delegation, made a statement to clear vp misapprehension on Cuba’s posi- tion. He had argued for free trade, he said, as that was the earnest wish of Cuba. But while this was the judgment of the Cuban people, he said, they de- ferred to the judgment of the American Congress on the whole question. He' added: We want what you will grant, asking mo more, not as much, as we are able to con- ceds tc your producers. Without suggestion as to limitations, we leave to your statesman- ship the relations which are to prevail be- tween us. The eovereignty is yours over both alik nd your determination will be accepted by us fully and freely as by the American peo- ple themselves. Oxnard made an extended statement of the position of the beet sugar associa- tion. He sald: ' it timentality and all ex- T ok iderations: Sed" reducing the G ban demands for {ree or freer sugar to its sim- plest equation, it s this: Shall the United States through its agriculturists produce its raw sugar, and its factories scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific, refine its products, or shall it permit foreign lands to export to it L o e o 2 o made returnable before Jud[s Cook at 4 e "clock in the afternoon. Fredrick imme- 3xfiltely swore in George F. Aubertine as ting clerk in his absence. Ambertine :fu left in charge of the office while Fredrick went to the Hall of Justice (o answer the summons. Williams and three of his assistants were subpenaed also. Nothing of interest developed in the of- fice until closing time except that the two lice officers, who were withdrawn im- mediately after the serving of the writ on Chief Wittman, re put on duty in the office again to forestall any possible at- tempt of the Williams gain possession by an onslaught. D W, WILLIANS FORCE EMPLOYED BY POLICE IN REMOVAL OF DEPOSED CLERK E. ally présented to Judge Cook, and a little after 1 o'clock yesterday morning it was placed on file among the papers in the County Clerk’s office. Attorney Ruef contended that this did not constitute a legal filing, and in sup- port of his claim he read numerous au- thorities holding a like view. He said no official could carry his office in his hat, and that the filing of papers in any other place than that designated by law was clearly illegal. Because of his views in the matter he had instructed Fredrick to take the action complained of. On the other hand, the attorneys for Willlams claimed that the County Clerk could accept the. filing of papers at any time and in any place by virtue of the authority vested in him. Authorities in support of this contention were cited, and the court thereupon reserved his decision until this aftérnoon. Fredrick Ignored by Justices. The Justices of the Peace, with ‘whom ‘Williams is very popular, refused to ac- cept his suspension as final’ and declined to recognize the authority of Fredrick. The result was that little business of a Judicial ‘character was fransacted during the day, and it is likely that no important cases will be’taken” up ‘pénding the deci- the raw material' @nd content itselt merely with the refining? That is what I fear would eventually come to. pass if you interfere in any way at the present time with the existing pro- ductior. of home sugar. Capital is timid fo a great degree, and should Congress decide that Cuban sugar must be helped at the expense of American beet.sugar, then it will at first hesi- tate and eventuslly ‘turn its back upon the further development of beet sugar and throw its full force into' the tropical islands’ which we have unduly favored and stimulated. Sugar production in-Cuba to-day is firmly established and the chief Industry of the island. - Even our enemies must admit that beet.sugar is at the séery inception of its’development in the United tates. , Oxnard -characterized the Cuban prop- osition .as most vicious and asked why it was that the American sugar interests should be singled out for sacrifice. i iy EXPRESSION FROM CLEVELAND. Former President Writes Regarding Relations With the Cubans. YORK, Pa., Jan. 22.—A. B. Farquhar of. this city, head of the Farquhar Agri- cultural Works, and prominent in national and Democratic affairs, has received the following letter from ex-President.Cleve- land, in reply to one sent him by Far- quhar, relative to the relations of the United States with Cuba: B WESTLAND, PRINCETON, N. I., i January 21, 1802. My Dear Mr. Farquhar: I have only suffi- clently recovered from my illness to be about a little and ride out in a limited way. To- morrow I to start on a trip to the South, in <he cxpectation that my health will be largely restored by the outing. I received [your letter yesterday and was much impressed by the manner {n which you discuss your re- lations and our duty to Cuba. The arguments used in opposition to the tariff concession she implores, upon our material interests, are fallacious mistaken and misleading, while their source and the agencies of their propoga- tlon and spread cannot fail to be recognized by Q1 contingent to re-| -Tefund th 124t T S LR g (e conompic s tena el e every honest, ‘patriotic citizen with shame and ‘humiltation. g t scems to me, however, that this subject involves considerations of morality and con- sclence higher and more commanding than all others. The obligations arlging from these considerations cannot be better or more forcibly defined than was done by President Roose-' velt in his message to Congress, nor better ‘emphasized than has been done by Secretary Root, and yet Congress waits, while we occa- sionally hear of concessions which rich sugar intecests might approve in behalf of trembling Cuba. I dont believe that nations, any more than individuals, can safely violate the rules of honesty and 'fair dealing. Untll there is no escape, therefore, I will not_believe that with all our fine words and lofty professions, our embrace of Cuba means the contagion of deadly disease. Yours truly. GROVER CLEVELAND, —— - Islands Soon to Be Sold. COPENHAGEN, Jan. 22.—It has been definitely decided that the treaty with the United States providing for the sale of the Danish West p!hdles s to be si gd at | Was] n this week. All the formali- tles here are completed. . To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. All sion of Judge Cook 1In_the :Fredrick’ Should the writ be dismissed and the au- thority of Mayor Schmitz in suspending ‘Williams be recognized the Justices ' will act in harmony with their new clerk. Another feature of the day at the City Hall was the attendance at the meeting of the School Board of two grand jurois armed with pointed questions concerning the acts of that body for some time past. Directors Denman and Mark were sud- denly afflicted with poor memories con- cerning important events, and little in- formation of value was elicited from them. Arrangements for a private con- ference between the Directors and jurors were made. ‘Will Be Heard To-Day. The litigation involving the suspension of County Clerk Mahony will come up in Judge Hebbard's court to-day. Mahony is making a vigorous fight to retain the of- fice he illegally holds by reason of a pre- election contract entered into by him with ex-County Clerk Deane and others, the ex- ggsure of which by The Call caused the ayor to decide upon his suspension after a_ searching investigation. The outcome of the matfer will be watched with inter- est by the public generally. L e e o ae m a S B I B S I AR SR AR [ ] salaries—one .from the United States and another from the city. Again, Mendell is getting feeble' and may choose to resign ratl.her than submit to an unpleasant in- quiry. Three of the old members of the Health Board are in bad odor with Mayor Schmitz for their persistent attempts to injure the commerce of this coast, and | Drs. Baum, Williamson and Buckley are chafing’ under the searchlight of the Mayor’'s investigation. There 'are other Commissioners who will have to answer for certain delinquencies, and as the Mayor tersely expressed it yesterday: “i am’going down the ever is guilty. will suffer.” Unrest Among Subordinates. There is unrest, too, among a number of subordinates employed by the various commissions. Charges of incompetency against Secretary John Hansen of the Board of Education have been laid before the Mayor, and Hansen will be unable to retain his lucrative position. Hansen's only claim to political favors from Phelan was that he was a clerk in Gavin Mec- Nab's office or had deskroom there. Han- sen hag not proved a shining success as a‘secretary and the old board would have servile .to Phelan. ohn ‘W. McCarthy, secretary of the ‘Board, of Fire Commissioners, will also alk the carpet on-charges of having ‘nsu X authority. of the various battalion ¢hiefs in the department. Ac- cording to Mayor Schmitz, McCarthy is accused of “‘trying to be the whole thing.” McCarthy is said- to be dictatorial and does many things contrary to the wishes of the Commissioners. Fire Commission- 'er Parry is after McCarthy’s scalp and will bring the matter up at to-day’'s meet- ing of the commission. City Engineer Grunsky has been before Mayor Schmitz to explain the conduct of his office, and it is rumored that Luther ‘Wagoner, who was his assistant during the water investigations, has been select- ed to displace Grunsky. Light agd Water Inspector Tupper has also been\selectcd for official decapitation, and his successor will be appointed in the course of two weeks. Should Colonel Mendell be re- tired J. Leo Park, who has really made an_efficient secretary of the Board of Public Works, will accompany his old chief of his own volition. of Bulldings Barnett is also under fire, and City Architect Moser will explain why he advances his private in- | terests by the use of his official position | and devotes only two hours daily to the | city’s business. " Altogether times have never been so troublous as they are now | in the City Hall, and an upheaval is about | to take place which will shake the very, rafters of the municipal building. | WAVES A FIST IN THE HOUSE Cummings of New York ~ Makes a Sensational Speech. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—Some of the ¢1d partisan fire was infected to the pro- ceedings"of the House to-day when the item in the urgent deficiency bill, appro- priating $500,000 for a military post at Manila, which the Democrats have been using as a text for speeches in opposition to the Philippine policy of the adminis- tration for the last three days, was reached. Cannon, in charge of the bill, confessed -that the appropriation was subject to a point of order and it went out. In lieu thereof he offered an amendment to ap- propriate the same sum for “shelter and protection” of the officers and enlisted men of the army.on duty in the Philip- pines. This the chair held to be in order, and it at once became the subject of a very spirited debate, in_which Richardson, the minority leader; Willlams of Mississippl and De Armond of Missouri were pitted against the chairman of the Appropria- tion Committee, Partisan applause rang out on each side to cheer the respective champlons, and there seemed to a e solid line. on each side of the political alsle. When the vote was taken, Cumm; a New York Democrat, voted with Republicans, turning angrily on his politi- cal brethren as he did so, and, with clinched fist In their faces, crying out that he might be paralyzed when he re- fused to vote to protect an American sol- dier. The vote on the adoption -of the el on the ppine tariff bill was not continued in the Senate to-day, no member ready to proceed with discussion. . The b providing for the ok ngs, the tablishment of a partment of Com- merce was under discussion for nearly two hours. Little progress was made with it, as, while the debate disclosed no ob- Jections to the main features of the bill, there was a disposition on the part of the Senate to give it careful consideration and to perfect the details of the measure,. e Otero’s Nomination Confirmed. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The. Senate in oxec:luve session to-day confirmed ths nomination of M. A. Otero as Governor of New Mexico. Senator Morgan spoke for more than an hour in opposition 1o the nomination.” When he toncluded the vote! was taken without division. ' OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC COAST Changes in the Postal Service and More New Pensions Granted. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The Postoffice Department to-day announced the follow- ing: ' Postmaster commissionéd: Cali- fornia—Ernest B. Loring, Rohnerville. Rural free delivery established February 3, 192: California—Fullerton, - Orange County, one additional carrier. ‘Washington — Centervilie, Kliekitat County, one carrier. These pensions were granted: Califory nia—Original—C. Irvin B. Jenney, Los An- geles, $6; John H. Carter, Trinity- Center, $8; Charles Keeton, Parkfleld, $6. War with Spain—W. Edward J. Hilso Francisco, $30. Increase—Ephraim H. Pin ney, Los Angeles, §12; Charles. D. Wood, Spokane, $8; Oliver N. Bartlett, Galt, $12. | ‘Widows—Mary B. Fitch, Fair Oaks, $8. Oregon—Original—Elijah H. Williams, $6. Increase—Sanford Smith, Hood River, $10; Jeptha Hart, Harlan, $8. ‘Washington—Increase—Martin L. Row- ley, Trent, $8. : Army orders—Second Lieutena#t George E. 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