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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-08

CHURCH OF ZION AND ST; TIMOTHY tI'roteisffa lr,
-ni..o,al j7th.st, between Sth and 9Th aNeo.-uoy
communcn at Morning seyce at IL 81 a. conn., M
nenorte the discovery OF America VIII b. preached IN me
morning bv the Rector and in the evening by Kew
KARL Sc IIWAR1Z, NJ. \.
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HE MAKES A RINGING SPEECH.

Between 400 and 800 probers and delivers
In the depths of the earth assembled in
Pioneer Hall yesterday afternoon.
They were delegates from the gold and
silver counties Of this State to the second
annual convention or thought congress of
the California Miners Associa ton.
They were men who welded the pick and
shovel In early times to make the State
what it is to-day.
or course the principal object of the con-
yeDtion was to discuss matters of interest
TO mining of the present day. but even In
the midst of the deliberations there was ever
present a strong undertOne of great stak es
and remin sciences of the days of 40
Most of the delegates were men who
helped to dot the earth's surface with rOs-
pect holes some forty years ago.
They were what might be called the joint
fathers of San Francisco, these hardy pioneer
m ners who braved the dangers of the trip
across the plains to develop the resources
of this wonderful country and incidentally
TO lay by some chunks of yellow metal for
a rainy day.
a few have made provisions against damp
weather. and all have united against the
antl-debris people who want to stop this
burrowing into the earth.
1t was o'clock when President J. Il.
Neff called the meeting to order and made
his opening address.
hot ina ho hafI \
with delegates and interested spectators
who wanted to have a look at the men who
yaRk the reluctant double eagle and the
shiny four-bit piece from their earthly bed.
Mining is an industry that interests
others besides those engaged in the work
Considerable effort had been expended in
decorating the hall and otherwise catering
TO the pleasure and comfort of the delegates.
The wall back of the platform was artlsti-
eally draped with huge flags and banners
with appropriate Inscriptions, and an ele-
CANT bouquet of flowers reposed on the
presidents desk
The floor Of the convention hall was
sprinkled nearly two inches deep with nice
clean sawdust.
1t was intimated by some that this was
done Ia order to make the miners feel more
at home, but little stock was taken in the
rumor though the presence Of the sawdust
excited 10 comment among the delegates.
The reason for its presence was that the
floor had been waxed and polished tor dane
ing. and without that carpet of sawdust
there was imminent danger Of the aged
miner slipping up and calking himself as
he moved to and fro.
Each county represented staked out its
claim in the auditorium. These claims were
designated by slender STATS dashed 10 the
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THEY ROASTED US.
English Criticism of Our
People.
A BRITISHER CONDEMNS 1T.
He Says Twas All Off and We're AS
HOspitabIe AS They Make
EN-.

II am very glad Of the opportunity TO
answer the London Times structures on
California" said Colonel II. A. Trevelyan
10 CALL reporter, at the Palace yesterday.
Colonel Trevelyan. lately of the Seventh
Hussars and forty years an officer in the
British army. is now the manager OF the
Barton Vineyard Company In this State.
"As an Englishman, resident In Califor-
MIA, j was very much annoyed by the ar
ticle," said he. This writer complained of
q want OF hospitality on the part of Ameri-
cans toward the British.
That l absolutely deny.
"From the first week of my arrival in the
State up till now / as an Englishman could
not help but remark the great hospitality
and kindness accorded myself and many
| other English friends Uf mine.
If any Englishman ranching in Callfor-
| MIA meets with insult | am OF opinion that
| it is his own fault entirely
LET young Englishman behave himself
and learn to adapt himself to what L would
| call the gist of life in America Then he
| will promptly fall into the even tenor of his
way.
1.-The young complainant who wrote for
the Times was from San jose. lie appears
to have failed as a raucher.
us IL not possible that, having failed In
one thing he may have also failed in the
| otheT-that is 10 say, in the adaptation of
his ways TO the Romans he was living
| among?
''There is, of course something to be said
| on the other side Real estate agents are
rather prone TO count 1000 oranges on one
special tree and announce that to be the
| average of the land or estate they are selling.
The American buyer is not given 10 ac-
| cepting such statement without doing a
| little counting for himself.
Our people don't do that They take the
| statement for granted and when they find
| things don't tally they abuse the whole
| State-whIch is nonsense.
Il am prepared TO say that any young
| Englishman with $1,000 cash and $500 10 fall
| back upon in case of emergency can farm
successfully In California-but with this
| absolute provisO-he must spend at least
twelve months with some well-knOwn and
reputable countryman Of his own, who will
teach him the mOdus vivendI of country
which differs entirely from his own.
After that period he will have learned
two things:
"First-What he is most likely to succeed
at and how and what to buy.
SecoDdly-How to understand the Amer
leans and adapt himself to the country and
people he wishes to settle among.
"a great many English friends of mine
as well as myself are much ANNOYED with
these articles in the Times from really in
competent critics.
Most Of us are too busy, however, to
take up The cudgels in the Times and an
swer the writers.
California is a fine field for young Eng
lishmen with little capital and 1t is unfair
to large majority of them who would do
well here to frighten them off with these
absurdly sweeping condemnations from the
unSucce5 sful mfnority"
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preciated and dIsgraced in the home

been deprecated and disgraced in the home
of its friends.
''San Francisco was created by mining;
she has been maintained by mining. Her
business is now exceedingly dull. Some
have said she dry rot has set in for want OF
money
For thirty years Ii was a well-estabished
law that the streams were devoted to min
ing as well as the hills. OF course. in the
prosecution of hydraulic mining some In
jury was done.
yet after all the injury that could be
done had been done, cry arose against the
miners and hydraulic mining was stopped.
'"The rule of reasonable use was trampled
upon. There was no compromise, no mid
way solution of the problem.
1T was denied that a mau could use his
own property. whether it injured his neigh
Dor or not. The question reached an ex-
treme.
What was the result? You locked ND
the gold and silver treasure boxes of the
Sierras. The millions spent in tunnels,
canals and bitches were lost When de-
manded by San Francisco and Sacramento
that they should be tconfiseated the mines
were shut down.
Il am not in favor Of injuring the valleys
nor the harbOrs of our fair State. but am
In favor that the miners should have right
and justice; that they. too, should live and
have their homes.
Il am glad that there is now q spirit OF
compromise, and that we are on the eve of
devising way TO solve the problem and
settle all differences.
THE hour Of passion has passed away.
The valleys and cities have realized that
they have as much interest at stake as the
miners.
ut was the miners who laid the founda-
tions Of this country. 1t was the miners
and pioneers who obtained sufficient metal
lie basis to give credit to the nation in the
civil war. thereby saving the Union"
Senator Stewart next turned his atten-
ton TO silver. and regretted that the State
should be represented as hostile to silver.
Speaking of money, he said:
'Few people realize the Importance of
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Preparing for the Fair.

The semi-monthly meeting of the board
of trustees of the Mechanics Institute was
held in the Mechanics Institute last
night. In the absence OF the president
Vice-Presdent George Z. Dow presided
The librarian was authorized to renew
the annual subscription of $500 for AmerI-
can and foreign books. Charles A. Cas-.
sasa's bid for furnishing the music for the
coming fair of January 10 to February II
was accepted. He will receive $3.50 for
supplying band Of forty pieces for the five
weeks of the fair.
Mr.. Cummins reported progress along the
line OF preparation for the fish exhibit. He
said one OF the five tanks was already com
pleted at cost Of $3.50.
DR.. Hutton OF Napa will make a fine
display OF Indian baskets. the latest esthetic
fad.
II. A. Graves of Chicago was appointed
superintendent and architect, with instruc-
lions TO begin work at once.
The exhibit of the Northern Citrus Fair
Association will undoubtedly be the flnest
made.
The State appropriates $500 yearly to
this association in premiums alone
Intending exhibitors of all classes should
lose no time In applying for space in the
Pavilion.
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back of a chair, from the top Of which was
name of the county.
Around these standards the delegates
rallied ana cheered the speakers whenever
they made hits on hydraulics or other sub
iects in which they were deeply inter-
ested.
In his opening remarks President Neff
briefly outlined the objects of the conven-
ton, which was to have been held in
October. but was postponed on account of
the election. At the last convention three
members were appointed to represent the
mining interests of this State at Washing
ton. AS result OF their labors a bill is
now pending in the Senate which will, If
passed, remove many OF the structures from
the hydraulic mining industry.
1t was not the Object Of the convention,
the speaker said, to antagonize the farming
Interests or the people of the valleys, but
there were certain rights to which the min
ers were entitled. They had expended
large sums ia carrying on their enterprises,
and then, just as they were on the eve OF
kcbtiuR III lCluluos TIC duti-u6DflS DeODl6
came along and operations had to be sus-
pended.
Other speakers followed. and every sug-
gestioD as to how the embargo on hydraulics
could be raised brought the miners to their
feet with round of cheers.
Miners do not applaud like other people.
The gentle stamping Of feet and the clap
ping of hands is not sufficient outlet for
their enthusiasm. No. thew must be heard,
or the speakers will think they are not in
terested in their remarks.
A short, chunky-like man, liz black
skull cap was the acknowledgement of
the occasion. Whenever in his opinion a
point should be emphasized he rose to his
feet and proposed three cheers
Then the convention arose as one man
and delivered the cheers, accompanying
each yell with vigorous swing of their big
hats, which sent the sawdust scurrying
about In clouds as though a whiflwind had
struck It.
On one occasion three timid maidens en-
tered the hall just as the cheermaster or
dered volley of noise. The spectacle Of
800 miners, swinging their hats and bowling
at the top Of sheir IEngs proved tae muah
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for the timid maidens. and they fled in wild

for the timid maidens. and they fled in wild
dismay.
Once the convention came near being in
volved in political wrangle, but the rare
tact OF the president prevented an outbreak.
Near the close of the proceedings a gentle
man felt called upon to refer to Senatorial
candidate. The lucky one was not the can
didate he had backed, but now that be was
IN he should be heartily supported. The
Senator-elect had not outlined any policy
as yet the speaker said, aud he thought
that was the proper thing.
When he had finished another man In
the back part of the house got ND and
made few remarks.
He was of the opinion that any Senator
who failed to map out his policy prior to
election was a chump. or words to that
effect. This was where the chair inter-
posed, and 1t afterward transpired thar
the last speaker was a Senatorial candidate
with policy who had been defeated by
another one without clearly defined line
OF action. Congressman Caminetti cue!Ied
the rising waters with neat speech.
More cheers followed and speakers fol.
lowed the cheers. after which they cheered
again. 1t was an intensely enthusiastic
assemblage, bristling with business and
executive ability, and it is the hope of
every delegate that their differences with
the people who object to hydraulic mining
VIII De adjusted at an early day.
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A Veteran Banker Dead.

On Friday, November 4. Richard Bell, the
oldest banker on Wall street, New York,
died at his residence in that city in the
nlnety-sixth year of his age. He was very
well known on Wall street about thirty
five to forty years ago. first as agent of the
Bank OF British North America, afterward
as private banker. and lastly as agent of
the Bank OF Montreal. from which latter he
retired in 1876.
In early days he was the business assoei-
ate of the great philanthropist, George
Peabody. For the last fifty years he was r
citizen of New York, and was always held
in high repute as citizen and banker. He
held for several years the office of president
OF the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick, and the
wit and humor of his annual speeches were
never excelled.
He has outlved most of his old friends
and contemporaries. He was the maternal
grandfather of Fred George, turf writer for
The MORNING CALL, who Is we'll known
in local sporting circles. Mr.. George and
his family are the nearest relations left by
the veteran banker,
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gsnlzation, 20 postpone our convention.
This was for the sake of interest and har-
mony in the association.
II congratulate you on this large assem-
bage to-day. which proves that the mining
interests have lost nothing il the way OF
support since our last meeting.
GU are well aware that we selected at
our last convention five gentlemen to see,
and, IL possible, instruct our representa-
tives in Congress on the issues so vital to
Us and to California. This movement
proved to be good one. They carried on
campaign of education, for their was
much ignorance on the subject and much
prejudice to dispense. The matter required
the constantine and labor Of our delegates,
and finally bill was passed in the Lower
House, for which we owe our thanks to
those who supported it. Now we have a
bill pending in the United States Senate.
A copy OF this bill will be presented to you
and referred to the committee on resolu-
tons, whose members are to deliberate
whether the bill will be for the real inter
ests of the mining industry or not.
Gentlemen, you are here to consult for
the interests of all of US and the people of
the State. l hope in our deliberations there
will be no acrimOny in regard 10 differences
Of opinion, but that we shall, in our debates
act tremendously and present solid front
for the mining industry Of California. Be
it remembered that this campaign is not a
campaign against our neighbors of the val
ley. If hydraulic mining is against the az
rieultural interests it should not be fostered
10 that extent We think that 1t is not. and
that there is way and means by which
right and justice can be done to both. We
think that there is sufficient skill in the
engineering departments of the country to
solve the momentous questions and issues
in involved"
Mt Neff then suggested that the first
thing would be tie choice Of temporary
officers.
j. n. Walling of Nevada moved that the
present officers be continued. The motion
was unanimously carried. The assistant
secretary, T. B. Everett, was invited to the
platform.
On motion of Major Mcbride committee
of fifteen on credentials was ordered.
On motion of Niles Searls a committee OF
thirteen was ordered on resolutions, legis-
latiOn ard address.
On motion of Edward Coleman Of Nevada
the order OF business of the previous con-
vent0n was adopted. This was amended
SO as to include the reports of the officers.
On motion of r. B. McMurray a ways and
means committee of seven was ordered.
A motion was carried calling for the
mem bership of the State association to be
segregated 10 their several counties.
Secretary Ralston read the following
financial report:
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SPEECHES AT THE PALACE.
r. q. Newlands and Senator Stewart
Address the Miners.

+. u. NeWfdG0S ana senator stewart
Address the Miners.
The miners, after regaling themselves at
the Palace, crowded into the court of the
hotel in the evening to listen TO the strains
of brass band.
Information had gone out that something
was to occur. and the brass band was only
preliminary of what followed.
After the first selection Senator Stewart
was led Into the court by ex-Judge SearIs
and escorted to a large table near the ives
end of the court.
Notwithstanding his Senatorial dignity,
the eminent silver champion and third.party
statesman had agility enough to mount the
frail structure on which many a ragout had
been served steamng hot.
There was a great contrast between the
marble and gilded surroundings and the old
wooden table, which creaked beneath the
heavy weight of the Senator's bulky FORM
The improvised rOstrum seemed to remind
the Senator of the stump OF early political
days, for be began a speech which lasted
for over an hour. and on several occasions
in initiating the strides of Cicero almost lost
his balance on the shsky table.
The remarks of the Senator were some
what OF a repetition OF those of the after
noon, being devoted chiefly to silver. He
said that if the Democratic party did not
legislate for free coinage it would 20 to
pieces like the Republican party this year.
whose defeat he attributed to bad finau-
cial policy and not TO its position on the
tariff.
After Senator Stewart had dismounted
from the rostrum he received besides the
applause of the crowd testimonial from
number Of ladies in the galleries of the
hotel, to whose waving of handkerchiefs
the Senator responded with wide sweeps of
his arm.
Congressman-elect Frank G. Newlands of
Nevada next jumped upon the table and
began silver speech.
Congressman Newlands promised to do
all he could when he took his seat to
advance the interests of the miners.
He also predicted that four years from
now the Peoples party would succeed, and
appeared to hear the Presidential ball
whirling all the way from The Palace Rotel
to the White House at Washington. At
This point Thomas Y. Gator applauded Wig
orously.
This finished the oratorical treat which
had been provided for the thirsty miners,
and they departed wondering how much il
would cost TO hire the Palace Hotel as a
political meeting place.
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STRUCK PAY GRAVEL.
Senator Stewart Receives the Cheers
of the ssOId Boys"

Chairman Neff asked to be allowed to in
troduce lone of tina distinguished men of
the nation" and led United States Ssn ator
Stewartof Nevada to the edge OF the plat
form.
The appearance OF the stalwart form of
the well-known Nevadan, with his flowing
white beard, his whole figure suggestive of
Senatorial dignity, was the occasion OF an
outburst of wild applause which lasted
some minutes.
On the conclusion of the cheering Senator
Stewart said:
ut is with great pleasure that i respond
to your call. i am always at home and in
good bumor with the miners.
1T is almost forty-three years since
commenced mining. A generation has
passed away since then. Changes have
taken place.
I'm those days mining man was not only
respected but admitted TO the best society.
ITO be mining man was to have pass
port everywhere. The words, AN honest
mining man. have passed Into proverb.
7 -6inG those good old days mining has
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BORN
MARRIED.

ME6GEE-RoWLAND-In this city, November Ia
1892. by the Rev. i. III. oodward esse Mcgee
OF Oakland and Eta Rowland OF Ukiah.
DoRWoOD-HIGGINS-In this city, November o.
1891. by the Rev. NJ. NJ. Gibson ID. D. Andrew
Dorwood and Annie Locke Higgins, both OF san
Francisco.
POrTER-LOCKIE-Iu this city November 10
1892. by the Rev. NJ. NJ. Gibson. DID, Ethan
Potter and Jane Is. Locke, both of san Francisco
JAMES-WILDER-In this city November -
1892. by the Rev. Robert Mackenzie ID. D.. Joseph
James and Sarah G. Wilder. both of san Fran
cisco.
hcCARTHY-HEAD-In this city, November Ia
1892. by the Rev. Father Larkln, Charles L. Nc
Csrthy and Marguerite Head.
SCHOMER-MUE Alameda November
3. 1892. by the Rev II. Koenic, John f. Schooner
OF san Francisco and Annie NJ. NJ. Mueller OF
Alameda.
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DIED.

MAYER-ln this city, November 49, 1892 Joseph
beloved son OF George and Louise Mayer and
brother OF Fred, Andrew. Lins, William and
Adolpn Mayer, native of San Francisco aged IL
years months and 70 days.
ES- Friends ana acQuain tances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY fwednes-
day., at O'Clock r NJ. from the residence of
his parents, 2O1O Folsom street. between Six
teenth and Seventeenth. interment l. o. o. f.
Cemetery.
liam, beloved son of Mary and the late Timothy
O'Brlen native or San Francisco. aged Ii years
and months
Es-Friends and acuuaintances are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral THIS DAY (Wednes
day.. at O'Clock P. NJ. from the residence OF
and Hilbert Interment Mount Calvary Gene
terry. -
OBRIEN-In this city. November ID, 1892 Mamie.
youngest and beloved daughter OF Matthew AM
Kate O'Brlen. native OF San Fraacisco aged 3
years months and IL days.
Es-Friends and acuuaIntanees are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY (Nednes-
day., at IL O'Clock A NJ. from the residence of
the parents. 1873 Sanchez street. Intermsn Z
Holy Cross Cemetery -
HANSEN-In this city. November H. 1892 Mrs
Christina Hansen. native OF Denmark, aged So
years.
nFFrienus and acoualntances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY (wednes.
day., at O'Clock r. NJ from Foresters' Hall 20
Eddy street Interment L. o. o. II. Cemetery
Remains at the undertaking parlors OF McGinn
Bros. 81 Eddy street
MoNAHAN-In this city. November IL 1892, Mrs
Catherine Monahan. dearly beloved mother OF
Minnie A. Monahan, q native OF County Sligo.
Ireland.
A6-Friends are respectfully invited TO attend
the funeral THIS DAY wednesday, at 3 as
O'Clock A. NJ. from her late residence. 1918
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had been delegated by a Congressional COM
mIttee to investigate the subject Of titles to
lands In mining districts and also TO these
lands comprehended under the railroad
grants He hoped the convention would in
vestIgate the subject. as much depended
upon IL for the people.
On the conclusion Of Congressman Can't
nettrs remarks the convention adjourned
until 10 o'clock this morning.
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Did Not Know If Was o.ded

Joseph Martiz, who lives on Pacific street
near Kearny, purchased revolver yester-
day, and while showing it to friend who
knew all about firearms. the weapon. which
they supposed was unloaded, exploded. and
Martiz is now minus the iudex finger of his
left hand. 1t having been so badly shattered
by the bullet that il had to be amputated.
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After this business was disposed of mo-
ton was made to adjourn. in order to give
the chairman time to appoint his various
committees. The hour being early this
course was objected TO. and on the sGgges-
ton OF the chairman it was decided to listen
10 some speechmaking in the owners In
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Struck by a CahIe-Car.

Edward Bradley. laborer. attempted to
cross Howard street, near Seventh, in front
of car Of the Omnibus Company, but was
not quick enough 10 escape the approaching
car lie was caught by the dummy, dragged
a distance Of twenty feet and badly bruised
about the heac.