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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-08-23
= FIRES on THE COAST.
The Town Of Hanferd Nearly Swept Out
Of Existence.

HANFORD. Aug PA fire was discov-
cred last night at 1880 near Hall & Co.'S
livery stable. at the northwest corner Of
D0uty and Seventh streets. The fire con-
sumed the stable and sheds, and Mo0re's
blacksmith shop and carriage-reposito
as well as the free reading-room,
next west, were soon all burning
hercely. The few men on the streets
at. the first alarm rushed to the stable,
turned out the horses and took out
a few vehicles, and with difficulty the fire
was kept from crossing the streets The
Farmers Bank, a two-story brick. and
Daggs' one-story frame were considerably
damaged. Hackers two-story brick and
Browns frame building were slightly dam
aged.
Following are the losses nd insurance:
Reading-room $500. insured f. W. Van
sicklin 1920, Insurance $500; Hall & Co.
$1,000 insurance $3.50; Felix NJ GORE $4,000,
insurance S7700; J. J. NJ. Daggs $500. fully
IN suFed; Farmers Bank $1,000, fully in
sured; Frank SharpleS, carriage, fully in
sured; n. Weisbaum, carriage, no insur-
ance; j. Dopkins, carriage, no Insurance /;
Bolee Bros, buggy and cart, no insurance /;
y. ID. Reid, stallion, valued $500. Two
other horses were burned.
a second alarm rung during the fire
proved TO be for Kings packing-house, sew
eral blocks away. 1t caught from flying
cinders.
The fire was evidently ineendiary and
but Tor the prompt and efficient work of the
IRE company would have been widespread
and disastrous. Credit is due the water
company for plenty of water under good
pressure.
This morning several persons were ar
rested for pilfering household goods in the
street.
dENTERvILLE. Aug. pa large barn be-
longing to c. A. Plummer was. with its con-
tents, burned at an early hour this morning
. The loss is about $1,000 and the insurance
light, not covering half the loss. The fire is
supposed 10 have been the work OF tramps.
BLAINE, Wash. Aug. 22.-The Interna-
tlonal dotel was burned this afternoon and
Edward jacobson, boarder, persisted in
the flames while endeavoring to save his
trunk from his room on the third floor.
The loss Is $4,000, with no insurance.
NALLA WALLA, Aug. 22.-At IL % to-
night fire broke cut in a two-story brick
building on Main street. and ii is still burn
ing. though the flames are under control.
The fire destroyed the second floors of the
buildings belonging TO Mrs. J. II. Stahl
and John Albeit The loss is $1,000
a gas meter exploded and John Boahrens,
Harry Howard, Fred Pauly and ID. Marcy.
volunteer firemen. were badly burned and
had their heads cut by broken glass. None
OF them are dangerously hurt.
ms afternoon a fire broke out in the
stubble fields Of Robert Kennedy, four
miles east OF this city. and DESTROYED num-
Der OF straw stacks and burned 1850 bushels
oil wheat living in the field sacked The
names are thought to have been started by
sparks from locomotive.
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SALE OF AN ARM0RY.
The Nationals Dispose of Their Proper
on Union Square.

The Nationals Dispose of Their Property
on Union Square.
The lot and building on Post street, op-
pcste Union square. occupied as an armory
for many years by the Nationals, Companies
and of the First Regiment, has been
sold for S3S.000. The name of the pur-
chaser have been withheld. though it is sur
missed that he Is William Il. Coleman. who
represents his wife In the transaction Ten
DAYS has been allowed for searching title.
Meanwhile the new owner has exercised
the right OF ownership by notifying the
companies in possession that their rent
hereafter would be $500 a month. This
being more than they can afford it is their
Intention 10 vacate and seek temporary
quarters until their new armory on Ellis
street, near Van Ness avenue, is built. IL
is surmised that the new owner will de-
molish the old armory building and erect In
It's place one that will insure him n paying
rental. The lot has frontage of % feet
and depth of 1877 &c feet
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HONORING MARKHAM.
The Governor Is Given an Enthusiastic Re
ception at Truckee.

The Governor Is Given an Enthusiastic Re-
ception at Truckee.
TRUCKEE, Aug. Ex-Governor Markham
and party arrived here from Tahoe this
evening. They were met by a committee
on reception, and anyils were fired and flags
raised in their honor. AT $50 o'clock the
Governor addressed crowd in the pavilion
ON the plaza and much enthusiasm was
manifested. The Truckee Drum Corps.
consisting Of IA little girls in uniform. were
out in force. The Governors address was
brief. He told of the resources of the
State OF California and the enterprise of Its
people de said 1t was a surprise to him
that Iruckee gave him such a reception
and that il would be an insult to the people
OF Truckee If politics were mentioned.
AT the close of the address three cheers
and tiger were given. The town wore a
DoIlday air, politics were cast aside and
every one turned out anxious to meet and
shake hands with the Governor.
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THE REruBLICA ALLIANCE.
A Gathering of Stsiwarts in Kelly an
Crimmins Headqu.rtera.

A Gathering of stalwarts in Kelly and
Crimmins Headquarters.
The headquarters OF the Republican ALI
ance on Powell street were thronged with
people OF all descriptions, who came to re-
spond to an invitation Issued to all voters
to come and sign the rolls.
There was no Irregular meeting, and the
proceedings were informal. but several
speakers addressed the crowd, among them
being J. n. Z. Wilson, j. c. Quinn, DIR. r.
C. Meyers. Merton &. Allen and A. F.
Black.
Messrs. Kelly and Crimmins were con-
spicuously absent, but their spirits lowered
over the assemblage. which, as one
speaker fittingly remarked, was composed
Of ''the workers" in the party.
The Howard Quartet, composed of j. G.
Flood, w. j. Kelley. T.. l.. Gage and c. III.
Van 0rdeD. furnished some excellent vocal
music.
The appointment Of the committee of %
or 80 citizens. who will conduct the alli-
ance's affairs during the campaign, was de-
layed until this afternoon, owing to the alb
sence of some of the leading members of
tue organization.
Quite q number OF names were enrolled
on the books of the alliance. and the rooms
were crowded up to a late hour
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as yet unfinished pavilion tonight, admir-.
ing the exhibits which are in place.
CHICO FAIR.
Horses Arrive From Red Bluff to Co,
test the Races.

Horses Arrive From Red Bluff to Con-
test the Races.
CHICO, Aug. 22.-The town is full of
strangers to-day in attendapee at the thir-
teenth annual fair of the Third District
Association, which begins here tomorrow.
The weather is cool and clear and promises
to continue so during the week A special
train of horses arrived yesterday from the
Red Bluff meeting and are now working on
the track.
The pavilion presents lively appear
anee and the exhibits are coming In thick
and fast.
W. Ii. Murray, State Superintendent of
rance culture, is here and will make a
fine display of blankets. cloths, etc., made
from the rance fiber.
Over 100 entries are made for the races
and include some of the speediest animals
in the State.
Sheriff Anderson announces he will allow
no gambling during the week, which ia
causing some dissatisfaction, The fair
viii be the best of any on the northern cir
emit.
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TRYING NEW TACTICS.
The Regulars Indulge in Sham Battle On
Urine Hill

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 22.-This morning
the First Infantry, U. S. A, had sham
battle on Triple Hill. The forces consisted
Of 400 men, commanded By Captain Dough-
erty. The battalons were under command
OF Lieutenants Brant and Strather. Each
man was allowed Is rounds of ammunition.
1t differed from the recent battle of Tribe
Hill inasmuch as it was an engagement
between an avalanche of guards preparatory
while the late Triple Hill battle was be-
tween brigades 1t was the first time that
the regulars in this State observed the new
tactics. The firing was by command. not
indiscrimiDafely. The battle lasted an hour.
1t was hypothetical case Of two battaliOns
of infantry being ordered suddenly to the
front to confront an approaching enemy.
The regulars leave for Angel Island early
tomorrow morning via the coast road, pass
ing through Pescadero and Halfmoon Bay.
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Democrats ProtestIpr

There is pronounced howl going up all
over the town from the old-line Democrats,
because many Of them have had their names
stricken from the district club rolls. In
every portion OF the city the new bosses and
their representatives have gone TO work and
Knocked off every man who was believed to
be inimical TO their interests. The result
has been that there are hundreds of angry
Democrats in town looking for place 10
use their knives which they are busily en-
gagged in sharpening.
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JACKSON srALwARrs.
They Walk Out of "The Camp and Re-
organize I'm Harmony Hail.

They walk Out of "The Camp" and Re-
organize In Harmony Hall.
For many weeks past there has been
trouble in the ranks Of the jackson Stall
warts. who have met weekly since their re-
organization for the present campaign, at a
Market-street resortknown as "The Camp"
There. until last night, Richard Cohen, the
president, during several campaigns,
guided the destinies of the organization.
aud William G. c. Pitt lent his services as
secretary.
Mr.. Pitt is proprietor of "The Camp. +"
and, therefore. the clubs landlord as well
as secretary. For this reason he believed
his ownership Of the club should be ad-
mitted, but the president and large back
ing objected. Finding Cohen obdurate, the
landlord endeavored to Gust him and put a
known Republican In his place. Thi
aroused the rank and file TO action, and las
night they forsook THE Camp" and HE'D
themselves to Harmony Hall, where they
reorganized by declaring ali the offices
vacant, and then electing the following !:
President. Richard Cohen; Independents,
Michael Boland. z. Gordon and Thomas
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Blnttner's Aspirations.

1t is being quietly whispered about town
that William Blattner. the VIGOROUSLY ex-
travagant County Clerk, is candidate for
the nomination on the Republican ticket
for Sher II. 1t has been suspected for long
time that William was pluming his pinious
for lofty fight. The fact that he is the
warm personal friend and ardent admirer
OF Phil Crimmins may pull him through IN
the convention. At the same time it is
given out that H. III. Lynch has decided
not 10 go into the fight, and that makes it
look as II Blattner is 10 be the man.
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BREAD AND DRY GOODS.
Flames Destroy the Property of a Bal
and Merchant.

Flames destroy the Property of a Baker
ana Merchant.
Wood ana shayings stacked around the
oven in NJ. Mouret's bakery, near the cor
ner Of Pacific and Montgomery streets, be-
gan blaze at 6 40 last night, and an alarm
Of fire was sounded and responded 10 on the
rart OF the department with great aIacrity.
The damage amounted to $50.
An alarm was sent in from station IS at il
O'Clock last night for big blaze In the dry
goods store of Gum IL McMulIip. at ia
Montgomery street. The origin of the fire
is unknown. The flames WAS first dis
cerned under stairway, from which thew
spread and enyeloDed the boxes and bales
Oh goods on the ground floor and made
their way to the basement and second storv
The damage done to building and contents
amounted 10 S3n0n
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Cleveland and stevenson Gin,

A new Democratic Club was organized at
1928 Market street last night. Hon. Frank
French was unanimously elected president :
William @. c. Pitt. secretary; Z. j. RYAN.
treasures, A. J. Condratti, sergeant-at-
arms j.; l.. Cofbett, assistant sergeant at
arms. The executive committed Consists n
the following: Messrs. Pierce, Wessling.
Weldermann, Pitt, Corbett, brown and
Pollock. The new club starts under fayora.
BILE circumstances. being fully equipped
with transparencies, banners. etc.
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Germsn-American Cleveland Club.

AT the meeting of the German-Ameriean
Cleveland Club OF North Beach held last
night Vice. President John Ruckert pre-
sided. and after the transaction of routine
business, arrangements were made for a
mass-meetlng of German Democrats on next
Saturday night at 427 Montgomery avenue
MIR. SteegllZ and other well-known speakers
will address the meeting.
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The Peoples party held its weekly meet
ing in Bijou Hall last night, with ]. b. Nc
Cormaek in the chair. The attendance was
large and much enthusiasm prevailed.
Thomas ii. Porter rendered an original
ca mpaign song Mrs. Clara Walker fol-
lowed with poem and a political speech.
which were well received. j. T. Higgins
contributed recitation, and DR.. Taylor
spoke for 20 minutes
The meeting adjourned after listening to
remarks by j. c. O'ConnelI and John Stokes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-08-23

Wendell Easton. who went to Sacramento
recently to advocate the removal of Regis
trar Brown, has received an official reply
from the Governor in which the latter posi-
lively refuses to take any action. The Gov
ernor goes on to say that he has looked into
the matter and does not believe that the
Bartlett affidavit is worthy OF belief under
the circumstances. Mr.. Easton refuses to
give the correspondence out for publication
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GARRISON CONFIDENT.
He Says Harrison VIII Certainly Be j
elected.

A private letter Of recent date from j. S.
Garrison was received in this city by a
prominent business man yesterday. 1t was
written from the rooms of the National
Committee In New York, and was full of
confidence in the outcome of the present
campaign. Mr.. Clarkson expressed himself
as certain of Harrison's election. and stated
that the outlook IN the East and Northwest
was improving rapidly. The entire Repub-
lican party, hes said, was working in the
most perfect harmony, and no signs of fac
tional difference were to be discovered in
any direction.
Coming from the source 1t did. the letter
indicates strongly that all the Blaine men
are in the field working for the success of
the party at the polls
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Ellis VIII Probably Die

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22.-George Schmidt,
who shot f. p. Ellis last night. inflieting
probably fatal wounds, was arraigned to-
day and his preliminary examination will
be held Tomorrow ia default of $4,000
bail be went to Jail. His victim is reported
to be very low and his life is a question of
coming day.
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TWO MIRACULOUS CURES.
Saint Teresa Gives Sight, and Power I'm
seen Gives Speech.

SaIHt 1EItsa UIV1s eight anu IUW5r Uu-
seen Gives Speech.
PHGNIx, Arjz., Aug. 22.-Henry Words
worth. perfectly blind man, went two
weeks ago to Nogales to Santa Teresa, who
drew her hand across his eyes, and the pus
started to run Immediately. He returned
here to-day, and, though his eyes are yet
sore. he sees well. He says the woman must
have divine power.
Cassie Porter, young lady living at
Tempe, who lost her speech year ald a
BALI ago, recovered it on Sunday morning.
Her parents took her 10 many prominent
physlcians Oh the coast and throughout the
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The Receiving Hospital was removed
yesterday morning to the modernly an
pointed quarters in the new City Hall. IN
the Larkin-street wing. The last case
treated at the old stand was that of VIII
liam Hogady, who fell overheard early in
the morning. Assistant Police Surgeons
Simpson and Berry. whose Offices are near
the old City Hail. will attend to City Prison
patients. 'eA
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He Was Sick in Red.

STOCKTON, Aug. 22.-Mrs. Allen Inger-
soil of San Rafael recently swore out
warrant for the arrest of her husband on a
charge of deserving her and failing to pro-
vide for their child. The man was found
here sick abed and could not be moved
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a college, RepubIican Cum

The Republican students at the State
University at Berkeley organized a College
Republican Club to join the American Re-
publ lean College League, with 70 members
enrolled. The following were elected of
hcers: President, Marc Antony; vice.
Stsmper; treasurer. Joseph Fife; sergeant
alarms, A. j. Hunt.
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NEVADA COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Ford Endorsed for Senator From Nevada
Sierra and Plumas

NEVADA CITY. Aug. 22.-The Republican
county convention met here to-day. Hon. J.
Sims presiding. TREY L. Ford. of Downie-
vile. was Endorsed as the candidate
for State Senator from the district, consist
ing Of Nevada, Sierra and Plumas counties.
The following nominations were made :
Assembly. r. T. Thomas Jr of BirchviIle !:
Sheriff, w. l.. Cole of Nevada City; County
Treasurer, 3. f. Smell OF You Bel; County
Recorder. John Wevry OF Nevada City;
District Attorney, ID. ID. Bowman of Grass
Valley; County Clerk, Sherman l.. Marsh
of Nevada City; Coroner Henry Daniels {
Grass Valley; Public Administrator, Arthur
Powell of Grass Valley; Surveyor, C.. T..
Wren of Grass Valley,
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Business on the River.

STOCKTON. Aug 22-Freight shipments
for Stockton and the landings along the
river are so heavy that the navigation COM
paDy put another boat on the route carrying
passengers and freight. Two steamers
leave here for San Fran cisco every day, and
every other day three boats are sent out.
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Raising the San Padrn

VICTORIA. b. g.. Aug. PIT Is under
stood That the Merritt Wrecking Company
has withdrawn from the raising of the San
Pedro. although Captain K NJ. Lacblan
may remain for some time as a consulting
wrecker. Captain Whitelaw will have the
job of raising the vessel. lie went to work
this morning and all the coal in the vessel
will be removed
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Loud Delivers a Lecture.

SAN JOSE. Aug. 22-Congressman Loud
iectured tonight before packed audience
at G. A. r. Hall on the subject of PEN
sions." He was loudly applauded through
out his speech. An attempt will be made
TO have joint debates in San Jose on cam
paign Issues between Loud and Ryland, the
Democratic nominee for Congress in this
district.
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The Citizens Reform League.

An adjourned meeting of the Citizens
Consolidated Reform League was held in
\. nj. e. A. Hall last night and is was de-
cided to place municipal ticket in the field
at an early day. On Thursday night an
other meeting Will be held in the same place.
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New Gas Wnrk.

foUNTyILLE. Cal, Aug. 22.-The new
gas works just completed by Badlam
bfothers Tor the Veterans Home was In
angurated this evening. and the system is
pronounced great success.
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Flynn: secretary, Harry A. Beard; treas
nrer. L. J. Rooney; executive committee
Captain L Mackin. E. j. Coffey, John Qufg-
ley, Colin Foley and ID. V. Murphy.
Twelve of the original stalwarts remained
at The Camp" and reorganized as Cleve-
land and Stevenson club
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The Laguna Club.

large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
Laguna Democratic Club was held at 1872
Hayes street. r. Hughes presiding. A. q.
Mcclure, ID. Currie and w. III. Hill spoke
on the issues of the day. Mr.. Mcclure was
Endorsed for the Assembly from the Thirty
seventh District
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alaska csnneries Closed Dawn.

VICTORIA, B. C.. Aug. 22.-The steamer
Barbara BoscowitZ returned this morning
from the north with 1000 eases Of salmon
and passengers. All the canneries, with
the exception of those on Alert Bay, have
been closed down.
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East, as we'll as ia Mexico, but none could
give her relief. On retiring Saturday even
ing she spoke in a whisper as usual, bu,
upon awakening in the morning her speech
had returned, and her voice was sweet
sound and perfectly natural.
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Increaaing KerIstratIon

There was heavy registration yesterday
1t was 40 mp TO o'clock. making the total
for the IL days STAT, which Is an Increase OF
3Si4 over last years figures for the sam,
time.
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There's not charm that lights tho face
With so ineffable grace,
AS sweet, pink lips and ivory teeth:
And nothing now. beneath the sky,
Can beauties such as these supply.
Save SoZODoNT. that wears the wreath.
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METHODIST CONFERENCE.
1t viii Meet in San Diego Late in Sep.
femher

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 22.-The Sun announces
that the seventeenth annual conference of
tine nj. L. churches of Southern California
will convene here September q for six DAYS.
Bishop Vincent and other distinguished
men Of the church from the East will be
present, and $50 ministers and delegates are
expected.
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A DRUNKEN ROW.

Thu IIAtOt UPUH UHe OF EHb fartlClpants
Somewhat Serious.
STOCKTON. Aug. 22.-Frank Quinn,
young man of this city. was seriously cut
early Monday morning by young man
named John Girvin. The men were In
hack with several women and quarreled
Both men were drunk Quinn got out of
the hack and attempted to pull Giryin out.
when the latter slasiIed with pockst-knife,
cutting large artery ia the arm near the
shoulder and principal muscle.
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No Onnrnm Pra.ant

The meeting of the campaign committee
OF the Democratic executive committee.
which was to have been held last night, was
postponed because of the lack OF a Quorum.
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Tomorrow mixed programme of rum
ming and trottiDg will be the order of the
day. Palo Altos celebrated FLY, Bell Bird,
Will starr. The following are the most
likely candidates for the four events:
Running, two-year-olds, five furlongs,
Donna Lila or Condo.
Running one mile. for all ages, Inkerman
or Lotiie Mills.
Yearling. trot. Diva or Freda
:. Two-year-old free for all trot, Palo Altos
Best or Dagbestan.
big crowd promenaded through the