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The morning call., 1892-10-28
roofers, Carpenters, Shareholders. Tileset-
terS Furniture workers WoOdcaryers

roofers, Carpenters, Shareholders. Tileset-
tiers. Furniture-w0rkers, Wo0dcaryerS,
Painters and Stonecutters.
The object OF the entertainment was to
raise fund to found superior labor bu-
reau to the one existing at present-where
workmen could register and employers
find help without difficulty or delay.
The concert commenced with an overture
by the band, after which the president made
speech to the effect that the organization
was the outcome of the efforts of the me-
chanics to regulate the hours Of labor, create
q fair standard of remuneration and to
create means of adjustment of difficulties
without the necessity of having to resort to
strikes.
His remarks were loudly cheered. after
which he introduced the various performers.
There was song by Miss Aspben; banjo
and guitar duet, Messrs. Myers aud Moony :;
song, Miss Meyers; recitation, Miss Ahern !;
song Miss A. Tregalis; either and guitar
duet, Misses Note and Rothe; song, Mr..
Ely recitation, Mr. Hoyle, concluding with
song by Miss Whitney.
The concert-hall was then converted Into
ballroom, and dancing, becoming the
order Of the night, was commenced at II
o'clock, and splendid programme was
taken advantage OF until the "wee sma
hours"
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BURNED TO THE GROUND.
The Fine Residence OF George w. Mead

The Fine Residence OF George w. Mazda
Destroyed.
The alarm which was turned in from
box 243 at quarter To O'clock this
morning was for fire discovered
in the fine residence Of George w. Meade
just completed at the corner of jackson
and Lyon streets. The building wasuno
cupied.
Owing to the lack of water the firemen
were unable to quench the flames and the
house was burner to the ground The loss
10 estimated at $4,000.
There is strong suspicion that the fire
was the work Of an incendary
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HIS LIFE FOR A DRINK.
"CooKnsy" Blake Dies at the Receiving
Hospital.

"Cookney" Blake Dies at the Receiving
Hospital.
The soul Of Fred Blake, who was known
among the teamsters of this city as Cock
ney." set out FROM the Receiving HOSPITAL
last night for the valley OF the shadow Of
death. leaving behind it body with a
broken skull. which was taken to the
Morgue.
Late in the evening of October % the
"Cockney" found himself at the corner Of
Kearny and Washington streets with an
empty pocket and vigorous desire for
whisky. He sccosted burly fellow named
Charles Schroeder. who was standing near
the entrance to the New Western Hotel,
and, ii Is said, asked him to treat.
Schroeder would not treat The Cock
ney said something that angered him and
they began to quarrel. Blows soon took
the place Of words and Blake was knocked
senseless TO the sidewalk. His skull was
fractured and he was taken to the hospital.
where he died.
Schroeder was arrested on Wednesday
afternoon for assault To murder. Last night
the charge of murder was made against
him. He refuses to say anything about his
quarrel with the Inflated "Cockney."
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End of Snrae

DR.. o. c. Jenkins wound up spree last
night by finding himself behind the bars at
the Southern police station.
lie had been drinking heavily for the last
three DAYS and came home yesterday and
calmly told his landlady that he was going
to kill her and her two daughters.
One of the daughters Immediately swooned
away. and the other two ladies fed the
spot.
a ledger fortunately bad seen what trans
who found the would-be Iady-killer in a
nelghboring saloon on Fourth and Tehama
streets, and lodged him in jail.
AT last accounts the doctor was calling
Tor messenger boys. ice-water, beer and
whisky. and threatening all sorts of venge-
law W '"o
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A F0RTY-D0LLAR TIP.
An Attorney Found Guilty of Getting
Money by False Pretensss

An Attorney Found Guilty OF Getting
Money by False Pretensss.
Judge Joachimsen rendered a decision
yesterday in which lie found B. Il. Nan
thaly guilty of obtaining money by false
pretenses.
Z. b. Mitchell, fruit-vender, caused the
attorneys arrest. Mitchell conducts several
fruit-stands, and his daughter, who atte,,ds
one OF them, was recently arrested for oh.
structing the sidewalk near Golden Gate
Park. ''
When Mitchell learned that raids were
about to be made on his other stands. he
told Napthaly to notify him when arrests
were made.
Several days later Napthaly visited
Mitchell and told him that another war
rant had been issued for his daughters ar.
rest. and that he must put UP $40 bail
Mitchell paid the money, but soon learned
that n0warrant had been issued.
Napthaly denied the vendors story and
claimed that he received the $40 as a Zee.
Judge Joachimsen evidently believed tbe
peddler and found Napthaly guilty.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The Newmarket free handicap sweep
stakes were won yesterday by Ell Diablo.
Orme second. Lover third.
The Western coal sales agents at New
York, yesterday, decided not to advance the
price of coal for November.
Alarming reports are made regarding the
further discoveries of pleuro-pneumonia
among Canadian animals landed at Dundee.
The Court Of Queens Bench at Dub
lin has issued writ OF execution against
William O'Brien for e3000 the amount Of
Judgment In libel suit.
1t Is claimed that the party who engi-
Deered the Reading and Boston and Maine
deal have secured controlling interest in the
New York and New England as a connect
ing link.
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BRIEFS FROM THE COURTS.

The plaintiffs Ia the Hale & Norcross mining
suit have given notice that they object to the
bond on the appeal recently taken by the de-
PENDANTS.
Joseph Barrett was convicted In Judge Wal
lace's court yesterday on charge OF rob-
berry. He stood up man named Gustaye Matson,
some months ago and relieved him af $3.50. Bar
rett Will be sentenced oil Saturday.
In Judge Murphy's court yesterday Robert
Armour. coored man, was convicted OF the
crime OF mayhem. Not long ago, In Tight with
seaman named Charles Osmond. Armour BIT oil
piece OF his adyersary's ear aud chewed on IL.
Armour VIII receive his sentence on Saturday.
The preliminary examination OF Thomas J. p.
Farley, charged with murder, was commenced in
Department 3 OF the Police Court yesterday.
Farley conducted the Dashing Wave saloon at
334 Main street, where he struck Steve Powers,
u sailor, on the head with a bottle on October 10.
Powers died at the Marine Hospital from ffac-
ture OF the skull.
Z. L. May filed an answer yesterday TO the
complaint OF Mary Patterson TO set aside mar
rlage on the ground that at the time 1t was cele-
brated he had wife living. lie admits that lie
married Mary Cunningham In 1880. aud that she
IL Sill living. He has not lived with her Tor
eight years. About four weeks before his second
marriage he learned that bis wife, believing him
dead, had remarked without procuring divorce.
lie thought that this marriage left him free but
had lust learned he was still legally married.
He states The plaintiff knew all these facts. and
asks That the court make a proper order In the
premises.
He Was Fatally Injured.
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was beaten during row on the water front
on September IL. died from the effect OF his
injuries yesterday afternoon at the City
and County Hospital.
The police are trying to learn who was
Anderson's assailant. The dead man was
q years old and had no relatives here.
The Coroner will hold an INQUEST over his
remains to-day
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ctober 30. in connection with the ce,sbr,

october 30. In connection with the celebra-
ton OF Reformation day. An English address
by the Rev. j. II. Thesis Is part of the pro-
gramme, though In other respects the Ger
man language will predominant. The SER
vices will be conducted by the pastor. the
Rev. j. NJ. Buehler, assisted by other cler
gymen of the Lutheran Church. The con-
gregati0nal singing will be accompanied by
instrumental music under the direction of
Professor Won der Mehden. The exercises
will take place In the afternoon, beginning
af q n'elnek
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DISEASED CATTLE.
Canadian Cattle Landed in Scotland All cted
With Pleuro- Pneumonia

TORONTO, Oct pa cable to the Globe
says: Alarming reports are current regard
ing the further discoveries of pleuro-
pneumonia among Canadian animals landed
at Dundee. No official statement has been
made.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 27.-Seeretary Rusk
said to-day, in regard to the alleged dis
covery of pleuro- pneumonia by British in
spectors, that the American inspectors
assert that it was catarrhal pneumonia.
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BUILDING-TRADES COUNCIL.

Its Entertainment and Ball I'm tho Odd
Fellows Hall.
The first entertainments given by the
building trades was given last night. 1t
took the form Of concert and ball and was
attended by an audience which filled every
available space in the auditorium.
Among the visitors were several polti-
clans, among them being j. A. Campbell.
Myer Jacobs. l.. A. Coffin, j. A. Williams
and w. j. Atkinson.
The institution consists of the combined
unions OF the Plasterers. Plumbers, Cornice-
workers, Gasfitters, Steamftters. Metal
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Army Appropriations.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 27.-The annual re-
port Of Adjutant- General Williams OF the
army recommends that the annual appro-
priations for the National Guard be in
creased from S400. 200 to $1,000. 900. Speak
ing of the question of the advisability of
enlistlng Indians the report states that it
mast wear
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Kane, P. O'Connor. J. Lynch, V. King, 1.
Kane, NJ. DAILY. J. Donovan. ID. Fitzgerald,
j. Serguson, J. O'C0nnor. w. Conrov,
M. Kelleher. j. Lawlor. p. McKoen, w.
Carroll. J. Sullivan; substitutes-J. Stat
terry. ID. Lucey, p. Z. Sullivan, j. l..
Sullivan and i Daasy.
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COOUITLAM COMMISSION.
Captain Kelly's Test imopy Bears Out That Of
Captain Mcclellan.

VICTORIA, Oct. 27.-The Coqutlam COM
mission came to order at II o'clock. Cap
tain Kelly was the first witness called.
He testified that his position aboard the
Coquitlam was merely that Of passenger.
His testimony bore out that of Captain Nc
Lellan of the Coquitlam regarding the
transfers made.
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work on st. PauPs new church, corner Of
Eddy ard Cough streets. has been In
progress since September Z. and is now so
Tar advanced that the cornerstone for the
church proper Is to be laid on next SUNDAY,
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The Parnell Football Team.

AT meeting of the Parnell Football Club.
held at Irish American Hall last evening
the following team was selected to play the
Emmets second team at Golden Gate Park
on next Sunday.
G. Brown, captain; d. Donohue, Tom
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No Agreement Yet.

The Bruner jury, in charge of Deputy
Sheriff Harry Piper, was locked UP at the
Baldwin Hotel last night without reaching
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An agreement. The jury will be taken be-
fore Judge Wallace to-day for further in
strupti0ns
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He Was Fatally Injured.
A. b. Anderson, Swedish sailor who
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
DEATH IN A TUNNEL.
Frightfu Mishap on the Reading Road
 Near Manayunk, Pa.
TEN PEOPLE KILLED
In Collision Between Passenger and Coal Trains---The Wreck
 Catches Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24.--A fast express train from Shamokin, on the Reading railroad, due kere at 9 80 clock this morning, ran into coal train in the West Manayunk tunnel, and frightful smashup re- suited. A number of persons are reported killed. The cars caaght fire and are now burning in the tunnel.
 One report says that eight or ten persons were killed and another gives the number as twenty five, while a press bulletin puts it at fifty-two, and railroad officials re- fuse to give any details. Both To- comotives were badly wrecked and both tracks blocked.
 In addition portions of the wreck age were thrown against telegraph poll causing the breaking of wires and breaking communication be tween the office here and the scene of the wreck. A few minutes after the smash up the wrecked passenger cars caught fire, thus adding to the hor- TOT of the occasion. An alarm brought out fire engines, but 1t was some time before the flames were extinguished. Undertakers' wag- ons and other vehicles from Mana yunk were soon at the scene of the accident, and willing hands quickly extricated from the mass of wreckage dead, dying and maimed passengers.
 Up to noon fifteen injured per sons had been removed to Timothy's Hospital short distance away.
 Ten bodies have been taken charge of by the undertakers, aud this is reported to be the extent of the cas- ualties resulting from disobedience of his orders by engineer No. 538.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Charges Against an Election Board.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2l Formal charges were filed with the grand jury yesterday against Mayor San derson, City Attorney Durst, Tax Collector O'Brien, Auditor Smiley and Surveyor Hilton, composing the board of election commissioners, and asking they be removed from office. The complainant is Mr. A. J. Clun- ice, who charges the election com missioners with violation of the law for not removing the names of suffers from the register after they ignored the citations to appear be- fore the board.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
No Military Parade at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-There will be no military parade to-day. Pomp and pageantry of war will be missing from the streets, and the street cars and hansoms have the right of way again. This decision was reached at consultation held at the Grand Pacific between Brig. Gen. Chas. Ftzsimmons and Adj. Gen. J. N. Reese. The reasons given were the refusal of Gen. Schofeld to allow United States soldiers to stay at Chicago and take part, aud the ina bility of the state troops to stay over another day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
They Come Ont for Cleveland.

AMHERST, MASS, Oct. 24.-Of thirty three members of the Amherst College faculty twenty three have come out for Grover Cleveland, and eigeteen signed the following: With Mir. Cleveland s views on pub lie questions we agree, We admit his courage, constancy public spirit, studious neglect of his personal in terests which conflict with the claims of public duty. We remember his tariff message, bis pension vetoes and letter against free silver as conspicuous instances of his disre- garding personal considerations for public good. We, therefore, urge all of our fellow citizens to give Mir. Cleveland their hearty support.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
oonauo,ors wln meet at snn Antonlo.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24.-The twenty fifth annual convention of Railway Conductors of Life Insur- ance Association of America will be called to order at San Antonio Tuesday. Division No. 76, Order of Railway Conductors, of this city, has charge of the preparations of entertaining the visitors. Two hundred conductors with their wives will arrive Tuesday morning from the North, while a large num- Der have also come from New Or leans and Ssn Francisco. Nearly every railroad in the United States will be represented. The conductors leave here Thursday evening on an excursion to the City of Mexico.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Another May Die.

Los ANGELES, Oct. 24.-The funeral of the victims of Friday night's explosion took place yester- day and were largely attended. To-day it is ascertained that another person had been so dangerously wounded that she may die. Miss Van German was standing near the fireworks when the explosion oc- cured. She was struck on the head by fragment of mortar, frac- turing her skull. It is now be- lieved the other wounded will re- cover with the exception of little Fred. Rapp, whose condition is critical.
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A LITTLE STRONGER.
Tho Condition of Mrs. Harrison This
 Morning.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-A more cheerful feeling prevailed at the White House this morning as the result of a slight improvement in Mrs. Harrison's condition. Dr. Gardner visited the patient about s o'clock and reported to the presi- dent that Mrs. Harrison was un- doubtedly little stronger than she was yesterday morning. He at t1ibuted the improvement to the fact that she slept we'll for person in her condition during the night, and also had been able to take lit tie more nourishment than usual. The doctor said she was easier and more comfortable generally this morning, and he was satisfied that no material change in her condition would occur during the day at least. At any rate he would not make an other visit until 9 o'clock tonight, unless something unexpected occurs in the meantime.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
ABSOLUTELY PURE

trict, was speaking, disorderly crowd made much noise outside the hall. Finally when stones were thrown against the building, Alvin Williams, captain of the Avon Dem ocratic Club, stepped out of the door to quell the racket, when he was immediately shot by Henry AL hson, Republican. Williams died immediately. Allison was not ar rested last night.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
stsyanson Home Acnin.

BLOOMINGTON, Oct. 22.--Gen. A. D. Stevenson has returned from a tour of Alabama and is satisfied with the outlook in that state. He will spend Sunday in Chicago. From there he will go to Jackson, Mich, for speech and thence to New York to attend the Tammany meeting. After two or three speeches in West Virginia he will close the campaign in Illinois. He will address a meeting in Brooklyn on the 26th inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Intured Plnring Foot nnlI.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Oct 22- It was learned the injury to Thomas Cochrane, end rusher on the Yale foot ball team, in the game yester- day will be more serious than at first supposed. Two bones were broken in his hands, and he will not be able to resume practice or play again this season. This will cripple the team considerably as Cochrane was their best candidate for the po- sition.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
sixteen. Year.old Boy Attempts suicide

BoRDENTowN, N. J., Oct. "A. - Alfred Swift, aged 16, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head last night in the Presbyterian Church yard, where he was found this morning still alive. He at- tended church Sunday evening, and subsequently, visited his relatives. He gave no indication of suicidal intentions, and the cause of his act is a mystery. His father, Capt George Swift, is now on his way out from England.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Ex-SECRETARY OF TREASURY
 FAIRCHiLn

s.>~--..: = = Esarge Audience at Williams
 burg.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 22.--Ex-Secre tary of the Treasury Charles Fair child spoke to 2000people at a Dem ocratic mass meeting at Arion Hall yesterday evening at Williamsburg. During his speech MT. Fairchild was frequently interrupted by applause, and his allusions to Cleveland were lustily cheered. The speaker de- nounced the force bill, and said he was opposed to free coinage of silver.
 Mir. Falrchild said: "The gov ernment needs a wise and conserv- ative bank note system. It is de- priving itself of one of the greatest blessings of modern times by not making good lasting note system, and there is no subject So important to the people"
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
senator Stanford Won't Resign. .sss.u

SAN FRANCISCO, Uct. ZI.--Sena- tor Stanford stated to reporter that he has reconsidered his determine ton to resign from the senate on ac- count of ill health, if the next state legislature is Republican. He says his health is much improved, and he wants to remain in the senate to push the land loan bill.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
.s for Harrison, fl by doing so t would

vote for Harrison, if by doing so it would elect him.
 Therefore we call upon every good citi- zen, without regard to his past political affiliations, to turn out on the day of the election and vote the Democratic ticket, and thereby do what you can to relieve the country from its present depressed condi- tion, to protect your homes, your fresides, and to elevate the standard of American cit izenship. Very respectfully,
 J. W. HoUsE, Chairman Democratic State Central Com mittee.
 W. J. TERRY, Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
crisp Announcea for . speeeh.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-Hon. Charles Crisp, of Georgia, speaker of the house of representatives, ar rived at the Hoffman House last night. He will remain in the city several days, and is announced for a speech before the Wholesale Dry Goods Democratic Club at noon next Saturday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
-----------7- - - ' -------------- ROW OVER A CARD GAME
Results in What Promises to be Double
 Tragedy.

fNesuhts m VI nht ffoulises to De Doubie
 Tragedy.
 DEADwooD, s. D., Oct. 22.- Frank Robertson, gambler, formerly of this city, is dying. He was shot at Lead at 4 o'clock this morning by A. Young, better known as Long Shorty" another gambler, who has been in the hills for many years. They became involved in a row in saloon over a game of cards, and, afterwards, in dance hall where each pulled revolvers and began shooting. Six shots were fired. Robertson was shot through the bowels and will undoubtedly die. Long Shorty" lost thumb and finger by bullet from Robertson's s gun, and was also dangerously wounded in the groin, and his in juries are considered serious.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
pr. Briggs' Case.

ALBANY, N. r., Oct. 21.-At the closing session of the Presbyterian Synod substitute report for the minority and majority of the iu- dietary committee, was adopted which remands the case of Dr. Briggs to the New York Presbytery for trial on November 9, and the synod takes no stand on the ques- ton in dispute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Death in Floods.

CAGLIARI, Oct. 22 -Adyices con- tinue to be received from various parts of Sardinia telling of damage and loss to life by the heavy storm, and it is believed floods have been more disastrous in consequence than any that have ever occurred on the island. From Ramatseai comes intelligence that four villagers were carried away and drowned in the foods. It is believed when telegrphic communi- cation is completely restored the loss of life will be found to be very great.
 In San Serate and Barali a number of houses exposed to rush irg waters will be swept away. It is certain that many occupants of the houses that have been destroyel by the floods have been killed by falling dwellings,. Of course it will be impossible to recoversthe bodies until the wreckage is cleared.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
Judging by sound.

"Phwats thot noise, Mis- Null laly9" ''Mary Ann's practisin' the scales" "Begorrah, she must weigh ton. Judge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-10-27
RepubIiean arurderer and sooundreI.

PLAINFIEID, IND, Oct. 22.-- While Hon. Geo. w. Cooper, the present congressman from this dis