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The morning call., 1890-10-28
BUCKEYES THUGS.
They Are Ordered Cut to Sup
press Free Speech.
Grand Ratification Meeting OF the ingalls,
Republican Club at the Wigwam.
Barry Is Political

An unusually large and enthusiastic
attendance filed the new Wigwam last
evening, to assist in the ratification meeting
held under the auspices of tho Ingalls,
Colored Republican Cub.
Although the affair was arranged princi-
pally for the satisfaction of coloTed citizens,
a large percentage of the audience was COM
posed Of whites
Shortly after the meeting had been called
TO order. the Colored Republican Central
Club of Alameda entered the hall headed by
a fife and drum corps. Great enthusiasm
prevailed. aud the name Of Markham was
frequently cheered whenever alluded to by
the speakers.
Il. c. 0. Benjamin, n cOlored orator of
considerable ability. occupied the rOstrum
for upward of one hour and kept his
hearers in constant roars Of merriment by
his remarks. He possessed the happy
faculty Of advancing good, sound arguments
in favor of Republican principles. aud at
the same time interspersing humorous par
ables and anecdotes.
During his speech he detailed the many
benefits derived by the colored race fr m
the party of protection and liberty. He
stated that his race at the present time
paid taxes on $500. 100000, conducted 100
normal schools, forty colleges, sixty-ive
theological Summaries. and had representa-
tiveS in all branches of the Government.
This, he maintained, is all owing to the in
fuence of the Republican party, which had
always been the sole political friend of the
negro.
The name of Samuel NJ. Shortridgp was
greeted with prolonged cheers, and in the
course of an able address he worked his
hearers mp to a high pitch of enthusiasm,
stating in substance that the Republican
party is the party of freedom, and eOBse-
qGentIy the only one deserving of the sup
port of American citizens, white or black.
From the moment the En- ancipatiOn Act
was signed by the immortal patriot. 4 bra
ham Lincoln. Gown TO the present day, 1t
had always cham ioHed the rights OF the
negro and done all within Its power to place
tim on level with his y bite brother.
He was not only made free butwas granted
the privilege OF casting his ballot aud hold
ing Office under the Federal Government
History contains the uEblemishei record of
this grand old party in characters which
time can never ettaCe, and II has always
been in the past and VIII remain in the
future the CHAMPION of the Union and the
advocate of freedom
The speaker then drew q meta phorical
picture OF two trees planted in America in
1920. One he designated lie tree of Liberty,
planted al PlymuGth, and the other the tree
OF Slavery which first took root at James
town. The former spread its branches over
the North and West. while the latter spread
over the South and kept millions OF souls
under its dark shadow. The task of up
roofing the tree Tell to the Republican party,
and ali lovers of liberty know how we'll it
succeeded.
In conclusion Mr.. Shortridge proposed
three cheers for Markham, which were given
with YIN.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
Good Reasons Why Prudent Citizens Should
VOTE FOR
DIR. c. c. O'DOuNELL
FOR MAYOR.
Do You Want Clean Streets and Sew
ers, Cheap Water, Gas and
Taxes. and Removal of
the Chinese?

During his term as Coroner he saved the city
$4,000 by running the offce on strictly business
principles If elected Mayor he WILL by devoting
his entire time general superintendent OF mu-
nicipal affairs, be in position to introduce
nomic management into every department of the
city government. Your taxes are higher than
before. DIR. O'D0NNELL pledges himself to re-
duce them: 10 give cheaper water and gas rates;
to have the city sewerage system thoroughly puri-
fed and put In good repair-thus causing diphthe-
ria typhoid fever smallpox, etc, to disappear; to
remove beyond the corporation limits that fostering
piague-spot. chinatown" and TO make San Fran
cisco model city in every respect. He has pledged
his salary, Mayor. to the establishment of FREE
DlSPENSARY, where the poor may receive compe-
tent medical treatment and medicine free OF CHARGE
Vote for him and Thus destroy the bosses, who
too long Kept the voters of both parties in subjec
ton. He is making honest. fair, sing handed
fight, with his own money. and should have the
earnest support OF every honest eectOr. Fair play
is jewel" DIR. ODoNNELL was fairly elected in
1883, but counted out" by direction of the bosses,
who thus virtually DISTINGUISHED every citizen.
The morning call., 1890-10-28

Editor Of The Gail: In answer to a pretended
correspondent the Alta Of the eth inst. In
speaking OF Captain Mcdonald, candidate for
Mayor on the Reform Democratic ticket says:
He is however a very estmable aud wealthy
gentleman and uses his wealth wisely after the
manner OF the late and lamrGled Nicholas Lun-
ing, No CnS who has approached him with APP
proved collateral has ever b. Ell sent away from
his door empty handed" In the first place Cap
tain Mcdonald has never been money lender,
and no one, In truth. can charge him With any
thing OF the Kind. In the second place there is
hardly charitable institution In the city but
what has been the recipient of his charity. When
H. was supervisor he gave all of his salary to
charity. The members OF the Bohemian Club
know Of hts bounty TO the extent of several thou
sand dollars. Professor Davidson Will also tes-
ify to his iberalliy IN aiding the publication OF
scientific work OF great value 10 this Stale. Cap
tain McDonaId has given This year TO The Cooper
Medical Institute lot which cost him SGT 900.
These are but Il few OF CAPTAIN MeDoBald's
buuniies. They show kind and benevolent ma
ture and repudate the charge OF his being
money lender OF lhati lie Is a close-tsted. selfish
man. CITIZEN.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
THAT MoEEY LETTER.
Wilson's Answer Given to the Buckle N
Press Exclusively.

Wilson's Answer Given to the Buckley
Press Exclusively.
At last accounts last night DO reply had
been sent by Russell }. Wilson. Chairman
of The Democratic State Central Committee,
10 Irwin {. Stump, Chairman of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee, who hereto
fore offered SlU00 for the production OF a
genuine letter, signed by Colonel Markham,
of the character indicated by the Buckley
papers, in their Morey-like publications.
at the Democratic Headquarters it was
stated that Mr. Wilson had written his re-
ply, but that it was to be first given to the
public through the press, aud after
that Mr. Stump was to be favored
with a copy. a CALL representative
made application for a copy of Mr.
Wilson's previous production, whereupon
the DEM cratic State Central Committee
went into executive session to discuss the
request.
After an hour and half Of earnest argu-
ment the decision was reached that the letter
should be given only to the Buckley news
papers.
The import of Mr.. Wilson's mighty effort
was given to CALL reporter, however, by
a prominent Democrat, who said: " The
Democratic party does not propose to retry
Colonel Markham's lawsuit but Mr.. Wilson
Will meet Mir. Stump's proposition fairly,
will offer to call on Mr.. Stump and show
him the letter, but is not willing to adVer-
tise the date Of his VISIT because ii he did so
there would certainly be big crowd Of
Democrats and Republicans present, and
that would be diStaoteful to both. GU can
rest assured that this is no bluff, as some OF
the Republicans seem to think. DIR. Wilson
says he will 90 to see Mr.. Stump and he'll
do it. They can then examine the letter to-
gether. haven't seen the PAPER myself,
but | guess Mr.. Wilson has got It,"
The morning call., 1890-10-28
GRAND RALLY.
a journalistic Traitor Denounced at a
RatifcattOn Meeting.

Journalistic Traitor Denounced at a
Kaufication Meeting.
A largely attended ratification meeting
was held last night at the headquarters of
Republican Club No l, Thirty-fourth AS
sembly District, corner of Powell and LON
bard streets.
The meeting was called to order at s
O'Clock by II. L. Graves, who, during the
evening" introduced the speakers, all of
whom were candidates on the Republican
ticket. Among the number we're: j. ~
Litchfield, Ii. Ii. Hart. J. L. SandersoD, T.
V. O'Brien General John 7. Cutting, j. W.
Anderson, C. W. Taber, A. Ruef and A. Z.
/. Morley. The addresses, while necessa-
rily short, were all to the point, and were
enthusiasts tically applauded.
Before adJUnrniDg tue following prea mble
and resolutions were read to the meeting
and met with hearty appreciation:
WHEREAS, 4 certain daily newspaper profess
ing 10 advocate the principles and 10 espouse Ihe
course OF the Republican party has seen fit to
denOunce the nomination of prom nent candi
date Oh The Republican ticket and TO espOuse the
election in his stead OF one OF Chris" Buekley'S
pei lambs; aud whereas The Republican tcandi.
date thus ostracised long before Tie said news
paper had an existence, was well aud fayOraby
known 10 the residents OF Sdu francisco, aud
especially TO the taxpayers and voters OF the
Ihirty-fOuIth Assembly District, Whose interests
he so fearlessly represented IN the State Legsla-
tuaO ipi wv NppetCutINp lcIbSi hIcItdst
the said newspaper has charged upon
our candidate dislUyalty to Tie Republican
party, ahd has iuyeigbed against his good stand
iuP as citizen and as a business man; therefore
be it
ResOtUed, By Republican Club No. J. of the
1hlrty-fOurth Assembly District, and BY Re
publlcans here assembled, that the newspaper IN
question Is now guilty OF lie very dislOyalIy 1t
has charged against our Candidate, not only in
opposing him, as one OF The regular Republican
nominees, but also other nominees OF our party
aud In advocating tile reelection to Congress OF
Thomas j. Ciunie, the nominee OF the Demo
cratic party.
ReSOlUed, That, inasmuch as our candidate
herein specially alluded TO, is an upright. honest
man, ana VIII make a GOOD efficient officer, IL
elected, we unqualitedly denounce the course OF
the Evening EoSl III lis scutrious attacks upon
our Candidates, and hereby heartily indorse, and
Will 90 all Ia ouI power 10 elect, as the next
Assessor OF the city and county Of San Fran
CISCO the Hon. John ID. SieDe.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
No Prohibition Judges.

The Prohibition Municipal Convention re-
assembled last night at 1872 McAllister street
to complete ticket for the forthcoming
election. More enthusiasm and earnestness
We're shGwn all through the meeting than on
previous nights and when an adjournment
was taken congratulations passed among the
delegates.
The question of selecting Judges for the
ticket from the other tickets in the field was
discussed at length. EX-Judge Thompson
made speech in favor of selection, and
r. B. Stewart, A. G. Sheehan, W. n.
bIeserve and G. w. Fowler spoke against it.
preferriDg to leave the Judiciary portion of
the ticket blank. The latter side won by a
large majority.
The cause of all the trouble is that there
could not be found attorneys enough of the
prohibition persuation.
The receipts for printing expenses
amounted TO Sl39
Fifteen men and one lady volunteered to
watch prohibition interests at the polls.
The morning call., 1890-10-28

for Mayor, but that he had hesitated about
accepting the invitation for fear that his
chances would be imperiled by their being
another Barry in the city, who was editor OF
weekly paper. Finally the EieVenin
Ward Supervisor concluded that he would
consent TO be Mayor Ponds successor.
Then came a surprise to the bartender
aud the boys, for they learned with con-
sternation that ''the old man" had decided
to take the nomination for Sheriff. ITS
all right, though" said Colonel Michael j.
Mctireeg0r, one of Mr.. Barry's most ardent
supporters and spiritual advisers. ITS All
right, of course, for when a man is out for
the stuff he ought to be in place where ne
can handle the Doodle himself. Ii Chris
pulls out, Dave is sure TO win the crown, ana
then our fortunes are made.
A week later the bar-keeper confessed
that IS the old man" WAS not opposed to being
Superintendent of Streets. and that those who
expected TO get their names on the payroll
without shoveling dirt were expected to
stand in.
"Say, 'the old man is looking for his old
place as Supervisor" said the har-keeper to
the assembled statesmen as they came In to
get their cocktails the morning before the
Democratic Municipal Convention met,
The supporters of Bucltlev's erstwhlle pet
were paralyZed with surprise, as the bar
keeper read from his instructions, written III
Dawes fine Italian hand: " No drinks for
anybody until he can prove that he has con-
troll of at least one delegate who Will vote
for Barry for Supervisor
There it goes again, another Spring
Valley cinch blll,' murmured Colonel Nc
Oregon I'm Ter mis- breath, assuming the pos
ture of a prophet and looking admiringly
into the future
From that day to this the supply of free
drinks has been shut off at the little saloon
near the new City Hall.
How did it happen that the Boss gave
you the shake?" asked Colonel McGreggor,
mournfully, when it was all over.
Have you ever read those deathless
words Of Bnbby Burns? They describe the
whole thug" Numbered Dave. by way of
reply.
what particular words do you refer to ?"
asked the Colonel.
Mans inhumanitty to man makes count
less millions mourn"
The morning call., 1890-10-28
EIFEEL Gu u.
An Orator " no Was Decid eddy Mixed in
His Ideas.

HIS Ideas.
A brass band and bonfire attracted a
fair-sKed assembiage to Metropolitan Hail.
last night. The Eitfel Cosmopolitan Demo-
cratic Club held a masS-meeting there, and
about twenty faithful followers of the
Buckley wing of tie county Democracy,
including half a dozen coloied men, occu-
pied seats on the platform. These who
went TO the hail at o'clock wasted almost
an hour before Leonard Haas. President Of
the club called the meeting 10 order and i'll
Ioduced a. L. Treloar as Chairman OF the
evening.
The band played annie Laurie" and
Josh Davis sang 'McGinty" several times
before James Y. Coleman made his bow to
the audience. He asserted that the people
had become tired OF many things, but ju-
dlciously reiralned from including Buckley
ism. Ii made the speaker glad to see rep
res entatlNeS OF every nation present and
that lie white faces were dotted by those of
darker hue Those seated near the plat
form twisted their uecks almost out OF joint
IN an effort to discover some OF Ponds Chi
nese pets in the rear of The hall, but no yell
low-hurd VIsages were discovered. In con-
Guiding, Coleman eulOgiZed The lamb" can
dldateS On The municipal ticket, anu without
blush, asked his aud tors 10 vote for them.
Kisses, caI-caiis and applause com bined
CAUSED the speaker to become somewhat
mixed In his ideas and during the confusion
lie asked every one To vote Tor the straight
Republican ticket from top 10 bottom. When
il formed oil his mistaEe he declared tie
name Republican belonged to the Demo-
cratic party
Miss Jordan, colored lady, sang a CAM
palgu melody OF her own composing and re-
ceI'ed more applause than any vi the
speakers.
Harry I. Cresswell and Charles L. Weller
told What great things they expected to DO
If boosted into Office by the faithful hench-
men of Car Christopher.
j. I. Jordan, Il colgTed voter, was intro
duced and made teu.minutes' talk. He
explained why lie had become Democrat
and said the colOred men were no longer
children in politics.
Henry Duhring, Secretary Of the Young
Mems Democratic League, was still talking
when nearly all the assemDlage except those
ON tie platform had dispersal.
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CITATIONS AND CITATIONS.
A Tired and Disgusted Commission Sick
of Their job.

A Tired and Dsgusted Commission Sick
of Their job.
Auditor Strother made the wiSest and fit
test remark of the present campaign when
he exclaimed in passion and disgust, day
or two ago. that the citation business, now
engaging the attention of the Election Com
mission, was all a farce.
Tired and out Of patience with the IN
profitable task, the commission has finally
decided to bring it to an end just as soon as
plan can be devised satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
Out Of the 800 or 600 citations that have
already been heard not more than half
dozen have been stricken from the register,
and The great howl of fraud that was raised
in chorus by the Election Commission the
Buckley County Committee and the number
less buns and hangers-on that watched the
work of registration with corrupt eyes. has
now toned down TO scarcely audible sigh
of regret.
Every little mean subterfuge that a gang
Of desperate politicians could conjure up has
been practiced since registration began to
gain a point, but so sklllfully and success
fully has the great machinery of registra-
ton moved along in spite Of attempted
hindrances, every point struggled for has
proved point lost. They are now COM
pletely discouraged. Auditor Strother, who
has howled fraud the ioudeSt and been the
has read revenge on the countenances of the
hundreds that have appeared before him in
response to citations. and is now thoroughly
The morning call., 1890-10-28
AN AUTOPSY ORDERED.
Mrs. Annie Bruce's Death the Subject of
Investigation.

Investigation.
Mrs. Annie Bruce, young colored
woman, died at 921k Sacramento street yes
terday morning. The death certificate,
which was signed by DIR. Samuel H. Hall,
gave the cause of death as puerperal fever,
and the remains were given i'll charge of the
undertakes for burial.
Last night, however, Samuel J. Bruce, an
employee of the Palace Hotel, appeared at
the Coroner's office and gave the informa-
ton that the dead woman, who was his
wife, had confessed to him on her death bed
that her sickness was caused by criminal
operation performed by DR.. Hall. The
matter was therefore laid before the Chief
of Police, and the undertakers were ordered
to convey the body of the woman to the
Morgue at o'clock this morning. so that an
autopsy might be made.
DIR. Hall could not be found last night at
his Office, at 426 Kearny street, nor at his
residence, on the corner of Dolores and
Seventeenth streets. He is of the eclectic
school, and appears to be quite well known
in his profession.
The deceased was 10 years of age and q
The morning call., 1890-10-28
A SHORT SESSION.
Business Done by the Board of
Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors met last night,
Supervisor Boyd presiding. The absentees
from the meeting were Mayor Pond and
Supervisor Bingham.
The following communications were re-
ferred to proper committees:
E. r. Buckley communicated the fact that
the paragraph in the Bulletin stating that he
is sQuatter on Houston street is not cor
rect, as he has had good title to his land
for forty years.
A request was presented from the Com
missioners appointed to supervise the OPEN
ing of streets through the Laguna Survey
that they might remain in Office for six
months from October 2Sth at their regular
salary, owing to their work having been de-
layed by unexpected litigation.
A protest was read from West Mission
street prOperty-ownprs against granting any
street railroad franchise to the City Railroad
Com pany or its assigns, unless the proposed
road be extended to Silver avenue.
The resignation of A. ]. Meyers as con-
ductor of Elevator was accepted.
Deeds were received from the Spring Val
ley Water Company and AdoIph Sutro,
which conveyed to the city and county GER
tain real estate required for the widening of
Serpentine road, for a SiXty-foot street from
the thOrougbfare to Seventh avenue, for the
extension of j street from Fourth avenue,
ana loI tne opening Oh dusO street from
First to Seventh avenues. The deeds were
executed in consideration of the board
agreeing to close portion of Serpentine
road and certain other streets.
An order was passed to print providing
that the streets now known as Honduras,
Denmark, Montenegro and others, from In
dia to the water front, shall be changed in
name to First avenue south, Second avenue
south, etc.
A resolution recommending George Flatley
and j. Creighton for drivers of police patrol
wagons at $50 IA month was finally passed to
print.
Mayor Pond was requested to sell third
of brass and iron, all of which is regarded
as useless property of the Fire Department.
The board then adjourned.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
STORMY FITZGERALD.
He Objects to Democrats Who Elec-
tioneer for KeDublicans.

He Objects to Democrats Who Elec-
tioneer for Republicans.
William j. Fitzgerald caused diversion
in the Buckley County headquarters last
evening by talking very plainly about some
Democrats who, he declared, are drawing
sustenance from the Democratic party and
are not doing their political duties. q am
out for the whole ticket" cried Mr.. Fifz-
gerald, land l want to see every man who
is recognized as a Democrat do the same.
Any man who takes position in the party
and then works against part of the ticket
must be fired out. This way Of allowing
fellow to knife some candidate who doesn't
suit him exactly, or because he gets some
thing Tor it, don't go with me. They have
all got to get out, and | wont stop talking
about it until they do"
An effort was made to paefy Mr.. FitZger-
aid, but it was only partially successful for
though he did not talk so loud his language
lost none Of its force.
No names were called by Mr.. Fitzgerald,
but it was whispered that number Of men
in the employ of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee are knitting KTelng. the
Democratic nominee for Assessor, and do
ing their level best to help John d. Siebe,
the Republican nominee.
The morning call., 1890-10-28

One of the proprietors of one of the local
breweries not in the syndicate, in converse
ton with representative of THE CALL
said: There has been some talk of having
the proprietors OF the fifteen or sixteen
brewerieS not in the syndicate induce the
men who are engaged to drive the brewery
wagon teams join union. Now, speaking
for all these brewers, wish to say that there
is moi one of them who is opposed to the
drivers joining any union in existence or of
forming a union, If none exists, but none
of the prOprietors will force them to do so. "
The morning call., 1890-10-28
All Pledged bur One.

The Legislative Committee OF the Fede-
rated Trades reported last night that every
legislative candidate in San Francisco eX-
cept one had pledged himself to support the
ballot-reform law championed by the Fede-
rated Trades. III. c. Dibble is the only can
didate who has not, and he notified the conf
mittee by letter that he would not accept the
pledge. 1t is learned through the sub-fede-
rations and the oranges that the law has
been very generally Endorsed by the legisla-
tive candidates Throughout the State.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
GERMAN DEMO- Gratis
Preparing for Their Mass Meetin.
Sneechea md Music.

Speeches and Music.
The Democratic State Central Club of
German Americans met last night at Elm
tracht Hall, SIG Post street. Charles Hubert
presiding with f. e. Gerhard as Secretary.
The committee entrusted with the arrange
ments for the mass meeting which is to take
place at Metropolitan Hall on Thursday
next reported that the following speakers
would address German-speaking citizens
upon the issues of the campaign: Hon. f.
b. Pond, M. Greenb latt editor of the Cali
fOrnia Demokra0, Emil Pohli, DR.. Gustav
A. Danziger, Judge Julius Reimer and f.
G. Gerhard, publisher of the Pacific Pilot.
Henry Hasbach, who has just returned
from a campaign trip to Colonel Markham's
home and other places in Los Angeles
County, will also speak, and was elected as
president of the evening.
The musical programme promises to be
very attractive one, as number of yolun-
teels from German singing societies have
rendered their services, with Professor Theo.
Vogt as leader. Josh Davis will sing some
OF his original campaign songs, and mill
tary union band will add to the enthusiasm
OF the meeting.
The morning call., 1890-10-28
Retail Shoe Clerks.

The fight for reduced hours of LABOR con-
Quoted by the retail shoe clerks on Sixth
street, promises to be one to finish. The
boycott has been levied ON the TWO out
standing houses and the firms Of l.. New
mann and Lebenbaum Brothers, on Sixth
street, near Market, have also been boy
cotted for refusing to accede to the o'clock
movement. The dealers on Kearny street
will be next visited by the committee.