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The morning call., 1890-10-30
FOR SAVING. HIS LIFE.
CAPTAIN Nelson Rewards the Brakem

Captain Nelson Rewards the Brakeman
Who Did Him the Service.
Captain Charles Nelson, the well-known
merchant of San francisco, who lives al
Seminary Park, is accustomed every morn
ing to board the train from Livermore, as il
passes his station a few minutes before 6
O'Clock. On Monday, in accordance with
his custom, he took this train, but at Brook
Ign Station lie stepped cff TO buy a newspa-
per, but was delayed in receiving change.
and the train, which was behind time
started rapidly when he tried TO jump
aboard. he caught the hand-rails of the
front platform of the last car and was swung
off his feet. He held tightly to the hand
rails, but his legs were dragging under the
steps. To let 90 meant to be run over, and
yet he could not long hold in that. position.
John J. Valentine, General Manager OF
Wells, Fargo q Co., and several Others
standing at Brooklyn Station saw his peril
Gus position and one of them called to II. l..
Clark, the brakeman, on the rear platform
of the train, Pull that rope" The brake
man knew that something was wrong,
though what he did not know, and he also
knew how useless is a tug at the bell-rope
of a train. As quick as flash he leaned
over the platform ana opened the valve of
the air-brake tubes. In ten seconds the
train was stopped.
Captain Nelson climbed upon the plat
form, inquired who had stopped the train,
and expressed himself grateful. Then he
read his morning paper But Captain Mel
son did not devote himself to business all of
that day. He went to the office of the rail
road company and learned the name IF the
brakeman. Then he went TO a jeweer.
Yesterday he carried to the train little
package, and this he handed to tile brake
man. A plush case containing magnificent
gold watch and chain, the watch inscribed
as follows:
Charles Nelson, Seminary Park, Cal, TO ii. l..
CLARK, for saving his lille, October 81, 1890.
The presentation was made in the pres
ence Of many regular passengers on this
train, who warmly congratulated the brake
man and commended his quickncss and his
prompt understanding of the best way to
stop train.-Oakland Tribune.
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A DIVERSION WANTED
Buckley Democrats Dodge the
Leading Issues.
Enthusiastic Republican Mass-Meetings-The
He1chmen OF Gar Christopher Have
Gr,wn Desperate.

The frantic efforts of the Buckley Demo-
Gratis to create a diversion from the lines
upon which the people have entered and fol-
lowed the campaign are but pitiable indica-
tons of the weakness of their cause. The
main issues of the contest-boSsism and the
lillage Of the people by Buckley Legisla-
ture and Buckley Board Of Supervisors-
are questions that they seek TO ignore. Inc
latest attempt at diversion is a ''Morey let
Ter" bv viii eli they seek to make Colonel
Markham say certain things TO which the lie
Is given by his whole course in life.
The so-called letter, a lead pencil pro-
duction signed Henry" is now in the
hands Of Irwin c. Stump. Chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee. and
the Democratic diversion will receive the
II eatment it deserves at his hands.
The Buckley wing of the Democratic
party, still loyal to the methods of their
boss" have caused a free-hand and en-
larged copy Of the bogus document to be
Autographed and extensively circulated.
The question very naturally presents it
self: If the Buckley managers have at their
command q staff of penmen sufficiently ex-
pert to make frep-hand aud enlarged copies
If a bogus lett er, Why may not these same
nimble-f fingered en- manipuators have pro-
dured what they claim 10 be genuine letter?
The indications are that this style of cam
pagn will roll UP many votes for Colonel
Markham.
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FRAUDULENT CITATIONS.
Many Prom nent Citizens Annoyed b,
Their Receipt.

Many Prom nent Citizens Annoyed by
Their Receipt.
Mayor Pond presided at the meeting OF
the Election Commissioners yesterday fol-
about three minutes.
Registrar Smiley reported that the pre-
cinct boards would all be complete to-day,
and that he will furnish the Democratic
County Committee with list OF the Repub-
lican members of each board, and the Re-
publican County Committee with ike list
of the Democratic members.
In accordance with the suggestion of NJ
A. Dorm. the precinct registers this yeal
will be sent 10 the precinct officers sealed,
with Instructions not to be opened until the
polls open. As still further precaution
against fraud, The registers Will be sent to
each precinct IN two packages, enc for each
party and this, 1t Is thought, VIII prevent
any docturipg" with red ink with the idea
OF bulldozing voters into the belief that they
have been stricken from the register Off
cialy.
A communication was received from j. L.
Hart, Democratic Inspector, stating that L.
l.. IuTpln Is not eligible to act as an utflceT
in The Thid Precinct Of the Twenty-nintll
District because lie does not reside in the
precinct, and besides cannot read or write
English. Tie Registrar branded the letter
a. lie, and II was ordered returned to the
writer.
James NJ. Mcdonald, the Reform Demo
cratic candidate for Mayor, appeared before
til beard with a citation in his hand, which
had apparently been sent out from the Reg
iStrar's office. 1t set forth that he is on the
d0ub tful list of voters from the Eighth Pre-
cinct of the Thirty-thIri District
Registrar Smiley explained that the cita-
ton Is only one of many issued in similar
manner. Tax Collector O'Bricn, Stuart
Taylor and many other well-known citizens
had also received them. The citations hld,
as explained in yesterdays CALL, been
stolen from the Registrars Office, because
they are Enthusiastically of the same lot, as a
critical examination disclosed. The eyi-
dence Of their unauthorized Issuance, how
ever, Is plain on their face, because they are
dated yaIi"us.y 26th, 9th and 2Sth, and As a
matter Il record no citations have been is
sued from tie Registrars Office since the
sd.
Commissioner FlOurnoy said The Registrar
should even 90 to the extent of spending
money to discover the author OF the nefarious
work He was willing TO sign any de-
mands for money expended in this way.
The bill of C.. a. Murdoch Il Co. for
Sl2.S50 30, for printing the precinct regis
tels-125 books for each Of the 80 precincts
was ordered paid. All the registers were
delivered on Saturday. In order to have
the volumes printed as soon as desired, the
work was distributed among dozen OF more
Offices.
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ALMOST DESERTED.
BuckIey's Sinking ship Does Not Con
tain Many Passengers.

BuckIey's Sinking ship Does Not Con-
tain Many Passengers.
Boss Buckley was in the rooms OF the
Buckley County Committee, over the BIZ Il
Theater, yesterday. He sat on a seat near
the door which leads into the inner sanctum.
and gave audience to about duZen anxious
persons who wished 10 ask what they
should do to be saved
Sam Rainey held the attention of the
g Boss - for nearly twenty minutes, during
which the heated brow Of the rich and AFRO
CANT i" boss" was corrugated by The solemn
problems that were presented for his solu-
ton. At the close Of the interview Rainey
left the room ID very detected and I'M
happy mood, in marked contrast with his
usual confident and selt-aSsertve manner.
With IL flushed lace and an impatient air
Buckley turned to his next caller. Jake
Rudolph stood by with his white vest I'M
buttOngd and acted as IntrOducer in ordinary
for such as had never before met the boss"
who short time ago was considered the
monarch of Democratic politicians, but
whose power has been waning for the past
SIX months.
Very few men of importance were noted
in the crowd and MANY Otherwise respect
able men vino two years ago graced the
levees of the boss" were conspicuous by
their absence.
While Buckley's following has fallen off
in character and number, those VINO still
cling TO him with the desperation of drown
ing men clutching at straws show even
greater abjectness than ever in their devo-
ton. In his presence the usual bOisterOus-
ness was not apparent, but all ccnversa-
tions were carried on with bated breath
and with an air which was expressive of the
greatest veneration. They remembered the
power he once possessed, and were haunted
by the creatures, of his achievements. When
they renleu bered how he had stuffed ballot
boxes, faisifed elrr ton returns. corrupted
Judges AID Legislatures, secured BIZ appro-
pIiatiOnS for theving schemes and had con-
trolled and commanded better an! really
smarter men than themselves, their hearts
fairly burned with envy and their admira-
ton reached the limit of idulatrY.
Buckley WAS more gracious than ne was
ever known TO he before, and il was evident
that he was surprised no mos pressed for
ward to claim his attention.
He finally passed out to Market street with
2n expires Ion on his face which seemed to
-AISatS dpSnrt a t-iflY shin -
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height of presumption on the part OF kre!lng
or his friends 10 expect that any c0nselen-
tious furniture-worker would lnd0rSe MN.
Considering the shameful manner In when
the laborers in his factory were treated dur
ing the recent nine-hOur strike, together
with his arrest and prosecution OF the Pres,
iient and other officers OF the Federated
Trades, it would be the most ridiculous IN
consistency on the part of the la60rer; NO.
sir! Kreling did his utmost to crush !aDor,
and stands before the public as IT'S enemy,
and for that reason the labor organizations
will knife him in the coming election. Ii you
hear of any Endorsement OF TINS man py
workingmen YOU may be sure 1t VIII come
from Kreling's friends, and not from laOor-
ers or any who have the cause Oh laOor at
heart. Here" said the mechanic. taxing
printed circular from his pocket, us an ar
ticle issued by the Federated Trades TWO
wears ago and which speaks for itself, and
speaks eloquently."
Ladies and eentlemen We seek your kindly
consider alton OF the difficulties which are at
present besetting one Of Our sister unions. Per
haps you have Il father, son or brother who Is
struggling along IN the ranks OF organized LABOR,
tying his best To secure for himself lew more
cents day and reduction of the long and
tedious hours that circumstances have imposed
upon him, in order that lie might better clothe
and feed you and give little more rest to bis
tired and ovrrworked body.
Remember you have sons aud brothers whom
you desire shall learn trades in order mat they
may be honest and independent citizens: III Is
for their future prospects that you should con.
slider our cause. II unorganized. we stand
bound hand and foot TO answer TO every wish OF d
grasptng and greedy employer, whose every
thought is gain, no matter how the reduction OF
wages and The mel ease OF hours will affect his
worHmen or their families. Perhaps you nave
relatives in business who are dependent upon
the working class for their patronage; you
should also consider their interests.
Among tile class who are bitterly opposing us
is lie hm OF Kreling & Sons, which, although
accommodating fortune from your patronage.
bitterly opposes one of our uniOns-the Futnl-
ture- orkers' Union. Every honorable propo-
silion has been offered them TO amcably adjust
the difficulty. but TO no avail. we know that
falSehoud upon falsehoOd Will be given to the
public press In opposition TO our appeal; but we
court Ihe investigation OF every tue lover oil
truth and justice.
WITHDRAW YOUR PATRONAGE
From the furniture factory and Tivoh Opera
House Of krelng & Sons. This Is all We ask oil
you Treat them they truly deserye-the
enemies OF labor.
By order OF the Representative Council of the
Federated Trades and Labor Organizations OF
the Pacific Coast ". A. BUSHNELL,
President Federated Trades.
HAMILTON ii. DOBBIN, Recording Sec.
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REFORM ON WHEELS.
The Anti Buckleyites Hold Several Out
door Meetings.

The Anti Bucklsyites Hold Several Out
door Meetings.
There we re nodsturbances at the Reform
Democratic street meetings last night. The
''lambs" profted by the wholesome lesson
taught Tuesday night, when they were
driven from the corner of O'Farrell and
Market streets by determined reformers.
Six policemen under Sergeant Sharp were
sent out with MI Gators wagon, which
appeared during the evening at Battery and
Vallejo streets, Bay and Mason. Market and
Third and Eddy and Powell. From North
Beach Mr.. Gator went 10 Eintracht Hall on
Post street, where the Verein Eintracht
was in session, and at the request of that
body delivered an interesting address in
which Buckley and his henchmen were ably
scored.
The other portable platform of the party
was driven during the night to the corner OF
Twenty fourth and Alabama streets, Tween
ty-siXth and Mission and Sixteenth and
Mission. The speakers were: Peter Rob
erts, Charles A. Sumner, d. j. Mccarthy,
Carl Grabb, L. NJ. Manner and other candl-
1atas
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During his term Coroner he saved the city
$500 by running the Office strictly business
principles II elected Mayor he will. by devoting
his entire time TO general superintendent of mu-
nicipal affairs, be in position to Introduce eco
nomic management into every department OF the
city government. Your taxes are higher than ever
before. DIR. o'DONNELL pledges himself TO re-
duce them; TO give cheaper water and gas rates;
to have the city sewerage system thoroughly pur-
fed and nut in good repair-thus causing diphthe-
ria. typhoid fever smallpox etc. to disappear: to
remove beyond the corporation limits that fostering
plague-spot, chinatown and TO make San Fran
cisco model city in every respect He has pledged
his salary, Mayor, to the establishment of FREE
DiSPENSARY where the poor may receive eompe-
tent medical treatment and medicine free OF charge
Vote for him and thus destroy the bosses,who have
too long kept the voters of both parties in subjec
ton. He is making an honest fair, single handed
fight, with his own money, and should have the
support of every honest elector Fair play
is Jewell" DIR. o'DoNNELL WAS fairly elected in
1885, but counted out" by direction Of the Bosses
who thus virtually DISTINGUISHED every citizen.
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DUMB ANIMALS PLEA.
They Ask That Vote Be Cast for Thei
Protection.
Ill k..a.. L. Il

They SIX That NUte Be Cast for Their
Protection.
The following plea has been issued for the
dumb animals:
Blshop Butler affirmed that 1t was on the
capable Of pain and pleaSuIe-ihat rests our
responsibility 10 save II pain aud give it pleasure.
There Is no evading this obligation, then, as re-
giids the lower animals, by the plea that They
are not moral beings; II is our morality, not
theirs, which is Ia qu-siiOn.-Mi>s f. l.. CoDbe.
Read this carrfuy. and remember that on
your vote, November An VIII depend, 10 a vasI
extent, our tuiu,e treatment.
he following friends are candidates for Super
yisors Henry Evans, ID. b. jackson, j. W.
Butllug, John b. Curtis d.. ashington Aver,
l.. X. EIlerl, George A. Carnes F. j. C,,fiee
ALERT Heyer, ID. D. Hunt. Z. ". TabeT. William
VIII tnsOn. and are pledged rs follows:
10. We pledge our Candidates for the orfice
OF Supervisor to place the public pound in charge
of the Society for lie Prevention OF Cruelty 10
Animals, believing hat Iba present inhuman
treatment of animals is deserving of lie severest
condo ion, aud we pledge our candidates for
the Office oil supervise. 10 appoint said socety's
nominee Pound master, subject at all times to a
A. REUF,
Chairman Committee on Platform ana Resoiu-
lions, Republican Nominating Convention.
Wives. lnsisi that your husbands, and sisters
see that your brothers vote The Humane ticket,
and every one who prizes the security OF his
beautiful Gordon Setter, noble ST. Bernard. kind
Newfoundland, ana all others, stand by us now.
Cas your vote for reform and the enforcement
OF protection 10 your DUMB ANIMALS.
r. S.-Do not allow party politics to interfere
with your vote Ia this mailer. Be free aud inde-
nendenf
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AMATEUR SPORTS.


Fencing Night Mt the Olympic-Tennis
and Swimming.
Quite a select gathering of ladies and gen.
tleInen Witnessed the fencing bouts last
evening at the Olympic Club. 1t was Pro-
fessor Trouchets night, and the exhibitions
of fencing with foils and breads words were
very clever. The professor and his assist
ant, w. E. Easton, had a bout with foils
which was highly interesting The Others
who contested with foils and sw ords were
Hamrnersly and Eaton, w. E. Gum and
Lee Lash, A. LieDes and L. Waterman.
The gymnaSt5 were strongly represented
and many of them executed very clever feats
on the bars. Professor Bogner formed a
company of about dozen athletes, who had
eross-country run around the gymnasium,
which was very amusing. Professors
Meihiing and kolb bad a jumping match
from the spring board. Kolb won the con-
test by half an inch, having cleared the bar
at feet inches from the ground. 1t was
said that Melhling held back, expecting a
challenge from Professor Corbett, whom he
is very anxious to trap-at some game.
Next Friday evening the entries for the
boxing tournament, which will begin on
November 9th, viii close. The athletes
who have been in training for the bouts are
holding back until the last moment.
The Athletic Committee will have spe-
cial meeting next Tuesday evening to ar
range final particulars for the tournament.
In order to give an impetus to cross-coun-
try running, the United States National
Cross-country Association has decided to
hold what it terms "a monster open handi-
cap run" on election day. As an additional
incentive to secure large number of en-
tries, eight prizes will be awarded. First.
second. third and fourth men in will receive
medals Three prizes will 90 TO the men
making the fastest time, and the winner of
the novice race will likewise be suitably re-
warded.
The Lakeside Tennis Club of Oakland in
tends to hold tennis tournaments every other
month until the prize now up for competi.
tion is finally awarded, which viii be when
any one member has won it five times, II
will then become his absolute property.
The Lurline Athletic, Swimming and
Boating Club will hold high-jinks and gen
eral jollific alton meeting next Sunday alter
noon at IFS club-rOoms, on Bay street. be.
tween Taylor and Jones, to which all row.
ing clubs and athletic clubs arc invited to
attend.
Joseph Nuttall of Manchester won the
English 1000 yards swimming champions ship
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AMERICAN INDUSTRIES.
Republicans Discuss The Tariff at the
New WIgwam.

Republicans Discuss The Tariff at the
New wIgwam.
The political entertainment at the Wig
wan last night was under the auspices Of
the Phoenix Climb. whose President, J. 3.
Olsen. directed the evenings exercises.
5. NJ. Shortridge, the first speaker intro
duced to the assembly, paid a glowing and
patriotic tribute to the starry flag, and then
passed 10 the consideration of American
history from the time of the Declaration of
IndeDeudence to the present. In his treat
M Ht of facts lie pointed out in a clear and
concise manner that carried conviction wi tn
II jhat the country was never so prosperous
as during the existence OF Strong prote c.
tive tariff, and its resources and trade never
so feeble as when u tariff for revenue
onlv was in force. under Democratic
administrations. Referring to the Mckin-
leg blil tie praised IL as a measure passed Tor
the purpose of fostering American indus
tries, despite the clam0rng Of Democratic
dcmagugUes and the English press. He
hoped MS hearers would not be led astray
by any false issues, but would stand shoul-
der 10 shoulder and not only follow Mark
ham 20 Ylctury on election day, but by their
votes secure an honest and able aduIinistra-
ton to conduct the atfdirs of this city for the
next two years.
ii. II. Hart, who followed, also devoted
lis time 10 consideration of the effects OF a
protective tariff, and besides its wonderful
restorative effects on the industries OF this
country showed what it did for Ireland in
the only years OF its national prosperity
from 1882 to 1900. Coming down to local
matters he scored Clunie for his bnmbastic
prefer SIS with reference TO the S200,0 900 ap-
Precipitation for a San Jose Postoflice, and
hed where sir. Ciunie would have been
o. thr question if there had not been
Republlcdns surplus, Republican COM
niitlee to recommend the measure, and a
d and Army Convention to petition Harri-
son 10 sign the bill when it passed through
Congress. He hoped Clunie's bunconb
woGld be passed nnnOticed, and that E. f.
Loud. the popular candidate from the Fifth,
I'D lie sent to replace him in Congress.
Al an address by John s. EGoS. the
Chairman read letter from General John
j. Cutting Tegretting his absence, and the
meeting Was adjourned.
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IN HER OWN BEHALF.

Mrs. Inman Claims That Benjamin Gave
His Properly Freely.
A motion to dismiss the charge Of embez-
element preferred against Mrs Maud Inman
by ID. Il. Benjamin of Denver. was denied
yesterday by Police Judge Lawler.
Mrs. lnman took the stand in her own de
Tense. She said she met the complainant al
Denver in business and talked to him about
his case, which she then said she could cure.
He was very sick and in hopeless con-
dition, but her words of hope en-
couraged him, and he desired to follow
her to San Francisco, assuring the woman
that he would give her all his property il
she only treated and cared for him as wei
as she had done for another. In this city
Mrs. Iuman said she took care Of him. HIS
wife was SUING for divorce. aud to put his
property out of Mrs. Benjamin's reach he
decided it TO Mrs. IDman.
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Mr.. GRAY. The question of the association
putting a high license ticket in the
field for the coming election was
discussed at length, the general views
of the meeting being in favor OF such
ticket being issued. 1t was finally referred
to the Executive Committee for definite
action, with instructions to report to-day at
the associations headquarters. 325 Mont
gomery street, what course they intend to
pursue. In the interim the candidates for
Supervisors will be called on by members OF
the association to obtain their consent to
place their names on the ticket if they favor
high license.
Tonight Robert Graham, a leading high
license advocate and orator. will speak on
high license at Saratoga Hall. On Sunday
afternoon the association will hold mass
meeting in Metropolitan Temple.
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meeting of the Sanderson Guards was
held at their wigwani, corner of Twentieth
aud Florida streets last night, with David
Stegeman in the chair, a. Goldenson, Sec
Rotary. The hall was packed to its utmost
capacity. The following gentlemen ad-
dressed the meeting: Mr.. Philips, repre-
sentative of William S. Barnes for District
Attorney; j. 5. Swan. nominee for the
State Board of Equalization. FIRST District
John ID. Siebe, candidate for Assessor
Daniel Sewel, nominee for School Director
Eugene +. BerI, nominee for the Assembly.
Alter the meeting adjourned an enter
tainment and banquet was held and the fol-
lowing appeared: }. 5. Swan, songs and
comic representations; William Armstrong,
limitations; Harry Westhall, songs.
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in IS minutes SAX seconds, breaking the
record for this distance in still water. In
fact, he beat the record for all distances over
400 yards.
The Oakland Canoe Club will hold Its
noon on the estuary. The members are in
hopes of having breeze on that day.
Next Tuesday-election day-the East
Oakland Tennis Club will hold tourna-
ment to decide the championship Of the club.
Rumor says that Ben Marx will walk off with
the prize.
Next Sunday the Olympic Club and the
Alameda Olympic Club will have cross
country run from Alameda.