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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-09
The IMPROVEMENT CLUBS.

Committees Report and the Pesihouse
Discussed.
The semi-monthly meeting of the dele
gates to the Federation Of San Francisco
Improvement clubs was held yesterday
evening at BDai Birth Hall.
President l.. A. Hayward was in the
chair and A. Winants acted as secretary
The executive committee, composed of
Messrs. Doran, Hayward, Sullivan, Nc
Dewitt and Winants, and the subcommittee
made their reports
The committee appointed to investigate
the dodger nuisance reported that the feder-
tions were powerless to act, as there Is
no ordinance preventing the distribution.
The executive committee advocated that
committee be appointed to wait on the
chairman of the Finance Committee of the
Board OF Supervisors and ascertain If the
whole $4,000 appropriated could not be-
devoted 10 the Street Department. The ter
Tible condition Of the streets was discussed
and the club advocated that no part of il be
diverted into other funds to the detriment
Of the Street Department. A letter from
Superintendent OF Streets Glleran, claim
ing that halt the appropriation was ex-
ended in building sewers, repairing parks,
public squares, ETC., was read TO support the
statement.
HC luitDtI ItpOIIEu LuaL tile
petition for the construction of draw
bridge at Fourth street and for the proper
regulation of the same had been filed with
the Supervisors.
A proposition made by private company
to sweep the streets, to be paid by private
individuals at the rate Of % cents for every
lot OF lbs feet, was discussed and referred to
committee for consideration.
A petition for the increase Of electric and
gas lights where needed in the suburban
districts and lavoTiDg its presentation TO
the Board OF Supervisors was adopted.
A lengthy discussion on the pesthouse
site followed. delegates from South San
Francisco protesting vigorously against
having 1t in the vicinity. It was finally de-
cided to advocate the purchase of point of
land running into the south bay at the
dividing line between San Francisco
and San MateO counties, in close
proximity 10 the old boneyard.
AS three acres are on this side
Of the line and five on the other, it was
thought probable that the San Mateo people
would object and refuse to have the Pest
house of this county OH their land. Ii was
tnally moved to make OVertures to the San
Mateo people TO divide the strip of land and
for both counties to occupy it for hospital
and pesthOuse purposes jointly, and the
motion was adopted unanimously.
committee on sewer and street cnn-
tracts, consisting OF Messrs. Thomson.
Doran aud Warner, was appointed To lnves
tigate the charges that contractors did not
fulfill their contracts,
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PROPOSED COMBINE.
The Blame Hsn E7geagor TO Unite on Dark
Horse

The Blame Hen E5Geqgor TO Unite on a Dark
Horse.
MIyNEAPoLIs, June S.-The Presidential
situation took a significant turn tonight
An extended conference. lasting nearly
three hours, was held by the Blaine leaders
in the Colorado headquarters, and nearly
MI the chief politicians Of the yari-
Gus State delegations were summoned
into the presence IF the leaders. at the
meeting there was discussed az great
length the availability of taking measures
10 bring one or more dark horses into the
field in order to draw of the Harrison vote
and thereby effect the Generalization Of his
forces and result ultimately in nominating
Blaine or one Of the dark horses. Several
Harrison delegates from Iowa were
invited into the conference and the
suggestion was delicately conveyed
TO them that II the entire vote
Of tile STATE Of Iowa was cast solidly for
Allison he would receive the vote of Della
ware and possibly other scattering votes.
Tie Iowa delegation, however, did not re-
ceive the suggestion with enthusiasm. and
appeared diSr0sed to alb de fully by the re-
suit Of the afternoons conference, wherein
it was decided that Allison should not be
brought in until after the first ballot, If it
should fail 70 effect a nomination
Certain Mckinley men OF the Ohio delpga-
ton we're also summoned and the intima-
ton conveyed to them that perhaps the
Blaine people might look favorably upon
the candidacy Of Mckinley if the Ohio Har-
risOn delegates would give him mckinley
their loyal support on the opening ballot
This time the suggestion was received
with willingness, but no arrangement
was perfected as one or two gentle
men summoned were unable to
speak authoriiatiyely for their Harrison
colleagues of the Ohio delegation. The
Harrison delegates OF several Of the other
States were also Intercepted as TO the dis
position to furnish a dark horse, but the
conference finally came to close without
definite agreement At the conclusion it
was noticeable that the Mckinley boom in
some mysterious way had received an I'M
petus as the Governors eligibility was
freely discussed in ali quarters.
MISNEAPOLIs. June 9-At 30 o'clock
this morning Ex-Governor Foraker was
hastily summoned - the Colorado head
quarters. This was Immediately after the
adjournment OF the committee on rcsou-
tons. H. is now in conference with the anti
administration leaders. Among the Wild
rumors afOat is one, that in the event that
the defeat of Blaine looks probable = COM
promise candidate in the person Of Mchin-
ley, Allison or Sherman will be sprung on
the first ballot
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ALMOST A RIOT.
Delegates of the Biyai Factions Come to
5ioHs.

DELEGATES or the hfFd fdCUOHS SO"S ~
Biows.
MINNFAPOIIs, June S.-The white wings
OF harmony which futered over the con-
yention to-day were put 70 flight in
tumulIueus scene OF disorder at the
W est Hotel tonight Late this afternoon
it was announced by the younger men OF
the Blaine faction that advantage would be
taken of the beautiful evening TO make Il
monster Blaine demonstration Of the ban
nrrs and other insignia Of the Flumed
Knight, headed by the bands Of the various
cities. The Harrison people heard of the
programme, and although the managers
did not advise a counter demonstration, the
Younger element were determined that
the President and his cause should not be
entirely lost from sight in the hilarious
Blaine demonstration.
Both factions turned out and marched
through the streets, and finally both headed
for the LOtel
There they net and marched around In
circles to the tune Of diseordant wells and
rival shouts for Blaine and Harrison
At the head Of the Blaine column was
banner carried by an Indiana man, bearing
the inscription: IF Blaine is nominated
be viii carry Indiana by 10000.
Another Blaine ran carried similar
banner bearing the still more irritating in
seription, eff Harrison is nominated he
will lose indiana by 20, COO"
These banners excited the ire Of the fiery
young Harrison men of Indiana. and rush
was made. Before the Blaine people
had an opportunity to defend their
colors the two banners were torn
down and pulled to pieces. Instantly
the Blaine people retaliated BY an on
slaught on the Harrison forces and the ban
ners bearing the portrait Of the President
and inscriptions certifying to his political
grandeur were also pulled down and torn
to pieces and tTampled under foot.
This, Of course provoked bad feeling and
for a time il seemed rs though there would
be a general fight, There was considerable
scuffling and men were jostled against the
marble walls and there were also two or
three fstic encounters of short duration,
but the riot which for the time threatened
was happily ayerted.
For two hours the hot-headed rival fac
tions thronged the hotel rotUuda and made
it impossible for guests to pass in or out,
but shcrtly after 10 O'Clock the crowd dis
TerSed, without personal damage TO any,
body, although il had created a great deal
OF serious discOrd in the ranks Of the Republi-
can party, and particularly of the rival fac
tons from the Honsler State.
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RETURNS FROM OREGON.
It Locks as Though Republican Success Was


It Locks as Though Republican Success Was
Complete
PORTLAND, June 8.-Complete returns
from "a counties out of 81 in the State give
the following pluralities: First Congress
sional District. Hermann RI $780, Second
District. Ellis RI 2S57; Supreme Judge,
Moore (R) 1869; Attorney General. Web
ster Or 22s. These pluralities cannot be
materially altered, except that for the At
torney- General. The Republicans control
both branches of the Legislature, and will
have about IS majority on joint ballot.
The Peoples party elected one repre-
sentative 70 the Legislature, certain, and
NAV elect three. In MultOnomah County
Kelly lnd.) is elected Sheriff over the Re-
publican and the combination of Democrats
and Citizens. The Republicans elect the
Clerk Of the County Court, District Attor-
ney, Assessor and Coroner. The Demo-
Gratis and Citizens elect the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court and Recorder The Assessor aud
Treasurer are in doubt. Returns will not
be complete before tomorrow.
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KANiRe THE MEN.
Foraker and George 4. Knight to "gbOop It
Up" for Blaine.

Foraker and George 4. Knight to "Hhoop II
Up" for Blaine.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-The Blaine peo-
pie state this evening that it is not yet de-
cided whether the name Of their candidate
viii be presented to the convention at all.
It may be found advisable to vote for him
without the Formally Of a nomination, but
in case it is decided to place him formally
in nomination Ex-Governor Foraker Of Ohio
will certainly make the lending speech, and
George a. knight Of the California delega-
ton has been seleCted TO second the nomin-
alton of Blaine.
When asked this afternoon if his speech
would be long one, and if he had yet pre-
pared il, Foraker replied ~ never pre-
pared a speech in my life.s l intend to
whoop il up without manuscript for about
five or ten minutes. That's my idea OF bus
mess"
Harrison will be placed in nomination by
the venerable ex-Secretary CT the Navy.
Richard W. Thompson Of Indiana, and the
nomination will be seconded by Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew OF New York. Other
nominating speeches viii probably be made
by ex-senator Sp00ner Of Wisconsin, Hon.
John D. Massey OF Delaware, Hon. Lewis
T. McComas OF Maryland, and possibly by
ex-senator John J. ingalls, and others.
Colonel Henry NJ. Dufield, the leader of
the Aiger forces. claims that his candidate
has 70 votes assured, 60 on the first ballot
and certainly fifteen more on the second
General Otis OF the Massachusetts, delega-
ton says they stand 10 for Harrison to II
for Blaine
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through almost unanimously. and the
Reed vote was prematurely checked. The
growing prominence of Mckinley as an
available candidate is alarming the leaders
of both the Blaine and Harrison factions.
A report is in circulation tonight that New
Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut
were in a combine to support Mckinley.
Senator Cull0m also came in for charge
In the third candidate stories.
The State of California. always a strong
Blline State, was sorely disappointing TO
the friends OF the Pinned knight. The
Harrison managers started out by actually
claiming a majority of the delegation, and
for time it seemed as though their claims
might be well founded. A reaction Oc-
CURED this morning when National Com
milteeman De Young, also member
of the delegation, received telegram
advising him that the State Cen
trail Committee had passed resolutions
declaring it to be the overwhelming senti-
ment of the people of the State that Blaine
should be selected as the standard-bearer
The result of this telegram was the issuing
of a call for meeting of the delegation this
afternoon. Great interest was manifested
in the outcome, but no substantial re-
suits were realized. The telegram
received by De Young. as well as
the text Of the resolutions of the Stale Cen
tral Committee, were spread before the
delegation and the matter was fully dis
cuSsed. a vote was finally taken and the
California delegation was definitely ascer-
tanned to stand nine for Harrison, Line for
Blaine, and two wayering and uncertain.
Both factions tonight are claiming these
wayering and uncertain delegates, but the
gentlemen themselves are very non-eommlt-
tel as to their preferences.
At meeting Of the alternatss Of the Cali
fornia delegation to-day the following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That lie alteTnates OF the California
dc legalion believing that they expressed the
wish OF tie people OF their respective sections
they are unanimously iu favor Of James e.
Blaine IS tie nominee OF The convention, and re-
gfet that they have not The power TO cast The
votes OF California for him.
L. c. VOORHEES,, Chairman.
J. i. MATTHEW'S Secretary.
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THAT BLAINE ENDORSEMENT.
The Executive Committee Said to Have
Gone Outside of Its Province.

The Executive Committee Said to Have
GONE Outside of Its Province.
There was considerable discussion among
politicians yesterday In regard to the action
of the executive committee of the Republi-
can State Central Committee in adopting a
resolution requesting the California delega-
ton TO stand solid for Blaine. Daring the
day 1t was stated that there had been no
quorum present when the resolution was
adopted. The meeting was called for the
especial purpose of making arrangements
for the ratification parade and mass-meet-
ing. and those who were absent had no idea
that any other action would be taken 1t
was learned that out of the p members of
the executive committee there were IL pres
ent. This was the positive assertion Of
the chairman. Many politicians thought
that the committee had gone out of
its province in adopting a resolution not
within the call of the meeting and entirely
unknown to the absent members.
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kaIRe HASTE SLOWLY.
TIE R9r-iso7 Rs1 MI Seek 10 Force a
Ballot


9lINNEAPOLIs. June s-TLe committee
CD credentials is proceeding slowly, eYi-
deuty HOt intending to make report until
opportunity is afforded 10 Judge OF the i'm
p0riance which its Recommendations may
have 10 determining the result Of the con-
YeuiiUu. OF The contests so far disposed OF
II this committee tie Blaine delegates
have been seated in every instance. There
IS a possibility that The committee may not
be ready to report by tomorrow, and if
this should be the case there is pretty sure
- be a row in the convention when the
The chairman submits request for further
delay
The Harrison leaders are much Initiated
over The Blaine policy Of delay and appear
determined to force q ballot as soon as
possible
1t IS stated tonight that when the COM
mittee or credentials makes a partial re-
rort tomorrow. as It probably will, the
Harrison men VIII move to adjourn for an
hour OF TWO with instructions to the commit
tee to wind up its business and report at
that time. This may sifpB an opportunity
for the first direct test between the two
factions.
Tie Harrison people claim to have gained
q delegate or two to-day II Oregon, and say
they have won back couple Of Texas dele
gates who yesterday went over to Blaine.
The Blaine managers claim gains in Kan
sas, Illinois and Rhode Island, besides sew
eral other States which they failed TO men
ton.
The leaders Of the Blaine faction tonight
are said TO be contemplating movement
which is very bold and, If carried oct, will
be farewell greeting TO the shOrt-liyed
harmony aud good feeling Of the past a
hours, whatever its effect may be in con-
trolling the nomination.
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PROBABLY MURDER.
The Proprietor of the Piedmont Hotel
Shot in the Breast.

The Proprietor of the Piedmont Hotel
Shot in the Breast.
At O'clock this morning, Sheriff Hussey
of Oakland was called from his home
by the startling message that James
B. Marvin, the proprietor of the
Piedmont Springs Hotel. had been shot.
The Sheriff was instructed to bring
a surgeon with him, as the ball had
passed through Maryin's breast and it
was believe be might be fatally hurt The
shot was fred by Marvin's barkeeper.
Nothing further than this could be learned
in Oakland at that hour, not even the
shooters name, the people ut the hotel re-
fusing to give any particulars.
The Piedmont Springs Hotel is a noted
roadside resort about four miles from Oak
land, close to Blair Park, and in times past
has borne a somewhat shady reputation.
Until recently it was kept by a
man by the name of Black, swho
was believed, With what measure of
truth is not known certainly, to be
backed by Lucky Baldwin, aud under
Blacks management was o resort for
SPORTY" boys from both sides of the bay.
So notorious did 1t become that the liquor
license was taken away and Black had
long fight before the Alameda County
Supervisors before the privilege was re-
stored TO him.
Marvin is we'll known in San Francisco,
having kept saloon In Leidesdorff street
for a long time before going to Oakland.
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CONTESTED SEATS
What The Committee on Credentials finally
accomplished.

Ffff-tt 4'G LDtAstNt-CG tti ~ CuL4it'io t'iLAlI
accomplished.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-Upon the reas-
sembling Of the committee on credentials,
after the adjournment, the Alabama contest
was again taken Up but left for the time
and the Fifth Kentucky District was taken
up, Matthews and Winstell being seated.
Matthews has been usually classed as
Blaine man, but it is not positively known.
In the case Of Alabama, owing to the mis-
understanding OF some members, il was as
sumed that the motion to reconsider IS still
pending. but it appears that this motion. SO
far as concerned the notwithstanding was
laid on The table by majority of one vote,
and it was only a motion which was subse-
quentiy withdrawn to consider the vote in
district which was pending at the time Of
adjournment. This leaves it up 10 date a
substantial Harrison gain.
The Kellogg Yarmouth contest resulted
in the committee sustaining, by an almost
unanimous vote, its previous action in seat
ing the four Kellogg delegates-at-large
These are Blaine men.
It was decided unanimously TO seat the
delegates from the Ninth District of Louisi-
ana, no contest being made on the one Har-
Tis0D delegate.
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WORKING THE WIRES.
Chairman Spence Says the cdEfomians are
Elooded With TeLeqrnmS.

Chairman Spence Says the caEfomans are
Flooded With kilograms.
Los ANGELES. June S.-The Evening
Express has the following special from E.
f. Spence. chairman of the California del
egation:
MINNEAPOLIS, June S.-The State con-
vention has so Enthusiastically Endorsed the
administration and The President personally
that the delegates-at- large, save one, have
felt that no other course is left them
but to support Harrison for the nomi-
nation. Some of the district delegates
do not feel under so strong an obliga-
ton as the legates-at-large at present.
The Blaine people are making the most
noise, and the Harrison men are doing the
most work. 1t is impossible to forecast the
result. The delegation is flooded with tele-
grams from all places and all peoples, some
declaring Blaine's nomination means sure
defeat, others stating that Harrison never
can be elected. Excitement runs high.
The Blaine boom amounts almost to wild
craze.
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NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Selections Made By the Various State and
Territory Delegations.

Selections Made By the Various State and
Territory Delegations.
MIyNEAPoLIs, June S.-The new Ma
tiOnal Committee is as follows;
Arkansas-Powel Clayton.
California-M II. de Young.
Colorado S. Saunders.
ounecticut-Samuel Fessenden.
FloTida-John G. Long.
Georgs-W. w. Brown.
Idaho-George L. Shoup.
Iihnois-W. J. Campb
Iowa.. 5. Clarks0n.
Kansas-Cyrus LaIande.
Kentucky-W. o. Bradley.
Maine-J Fl. Manly.
Maryland-James 5. Geary.
Missouri r. c. kerenS.
Montana-A. {. Botkin.
New Hampshire-P. c. Cheney.
New Jersey-G. A. Hobart.
New York-S. S. Witherbee.
North Dakota-H. c. Marlborough.
Ohio-W. NJ. Hahn
Oregon II. Simon.
Rhode Island-I VI. Potter.
South Carolina-E NJ Brayton.
South Dakota-J. II. Klttridge.
Tennessee-G. ". Hill.
NeTmOnt-M. r. Hobart
WashingtOn-Nelson Bennett.
West Yirginia-M. d. Scott.
Wiseonsin-H. c. Payne.
Wyoming-J. n. Carye.
Arizona-William GyfTord.
District Of C0lumba-Perr II. Carson.
New Mexico-T B. Catron.
Alabama, Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada.
North Carroll q, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ok
lahoma and Utah asked for further time to
make selections
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c0NTENDiNc FORCES.
Both Factions Striving for tie ST.
PFemacy.
Specisl DISPATCHES to THE MoRNING CALL by
Western Associated Press.

Social Dispatches to TIE MoRNINs CALL by
Western Associated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8-The seeker after
accurate information as to the relative
standing of the two prominent candidates
tonight is compelled TO discard as eXtraVa-
giant and misleading all the figures issued
from the headquarters of each man. A
careful ANALYSIS Of the expressed prefer
ences of all the delegations. together with a
classification of the uncommitted delegates,
shows each candidate from % TO 90 votes
short Of enough votes TO nominate. The
balance Of power, If ballot had been taken
to-day would have been found with Gen
eTal Aiger.
1t can safely be asserted that the past
quarter OF a century has never witnessed
convention where there was such rapid
subsistence Il enthusiasm as has been no.
ticeable here on the eve Of the critical Gay
which should decide the contest. The de-
lay in reaching ballot has caused every
faction 20 realize that the citadel OF the
opposition is not TO be carried by assault
after all. and they now await the result OF
the ballet Those who but q hours since
were hiiaTiously parading the streets are
now walking dejeetedly to and fro and
wondering how matters are going 10 end
The loyal tool of the horn and the trium-
plant blast Of the bugle and the inspiring
music Of the bands that buoyed the enthusi-
asm have almost departed from the contest.
There is evidence OF a cOuseieness on
the part Of the average laymen that lie Is
something Of a puppei in this battle for
political mastery, aud the reflection IS not
gratifying 10 the sovereign American cleo
tor, so that tonight ii IS not uncommon to
see, quietly coBversing together, couple of
priYates who but day OF two ago, were
arrayed IN opposition factions and fiercely
combating for Presidential preferences.
As they compare notes each one finds that the
other does not know much about the mys-
steTious motives and unfathOmable purposes
of the gentlemen who are the ruling spirits
Of his particular crowd.
Tie diplomatic triumph of the Blaine
element IN securing control Of the oTganiza-
ton Of the convention and the committees
which are TO play sucG an important part in
The lab0rs, is the sensation Of the day. No
one, not even the leaders Of The Harrison
forces, appears 10 know exactly when The
conspiracy had burst, OF how il was carried
into execution, but it has forced itself upon
every man that there is a deep motive and
that tie plans Of the Blaine leaders are
cautiously laid.
declaration Of the Blaine managers that as
they have control Of the convention they
viii be able to control the nomination.
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