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LAUNCH OF THE OLYMPIA.
Latest Addition to Uncle
Sans Navy.
A FINE PROTECTED CRUISER.
She viii Be Capable Of steaming Over
Twenty Knots an Hour-Her Large
Coal Capacity.

1t Is safe to say that three-fourths of the
public conveyances were In use yesterday
morning conveying people to witness the
launching of the new protected cruiser
Olympia at the Union Iron Works. Seven
thousand Invitations were issued aud many
Of them were for whole families, SO 1t Is
presumable that at least 10000 people were
within the grounds.
These people began to arrive as early as
$50 A. NJ. and they came in all ways. The
greater number walked. and for several
hours the road was thronged with all
anxious crowd who wished to see the bap-
tism of what will be one of the most power
full war vessels af1oat.
At 10 minutes past II all was In readiness.
On the platform few remarks were made
by several of the prominent men there. and
the young ladies were anxlously waiting 10
carry out their part of the programme.
Rev. DR.. Davis delivered prayer that
was an earnest invocation for the welfare
and happiness of mankind. He asked for
blessings on the brave men that would one
day walk the deck of the ship that was
about 10 take her place among the navies OF
the world. and that they might feel the
divine grace that strengthened Washington
at Valley Forge.
At t11:25 o'clock Miss Anna Belle Dickle
pulled the ribbon that allowed a bottle of
and it was ehristened the Olympia.
At II :27 o'clock Miss Elsie Lilienthal cut
the launching-rope with a small hatchet.
The next instant there was a deafening
crash. as the heavy weights dropped and the
last SUPPORTS were knocked out
For moment the enormous iron hull re-
NAMED stationary, as if uncertain of its
destlnyi then a slight quivering went
through its huge frame and 1t began to
slowly glide down the way. 1t gained speed
ss IL proceeded and struck the water vio-
lently, raising two lines of waves Il at tossed
about the smaller vessels In the bag like
eorks. When about half submerged the
speed was slaekened and thu craft COM
pleted her course into the water very slowly.
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for several yards he took the ball around to
the right end twenty yards into goal, which
was twenty-seyen minutes after tile kickoff
The ball was punted to Hunt, who missed
ali easy goal kick; the score was now to o
in favor of the u. C's.
On resuming play the Olympics had the
ball In the center Of the field and Pugh
made splendid run of fifteen yards around
the right end.
One Of the u. G. team fumbled and lost
the ball, but Benson, who was on the look
out fell on 1t in touch. Taylor kicked
thirty yards TO Pngh, who ma ade n run of
ten yards. The Olympic boys now formed
an angle with the intention of scoring a
KICK. when Wilcox stole a march on them
by running with the leather through center
line for three yards.
The Olympics lumbled and Benson, who
took possession of the ball. made good
run OF twenty-five yards. The u. C's lost
the ball on the fourth down, but forced
Tobin to kick to Taylor. Henry made a
brilliant run around the left end for twenty
yards, and Wilcox. who tackled him, got
injured TO such an extent that he had to
leave the field.
Taylor tried for goal from the field, but
tailed. Ricketts, made three yards from the
twenty-fve-yard line and then time for the
first half was called.
The second half was bitterly contested,
and although the first-class players of the
Olympic Club fought hard to regain lost
ground they failed, owing to the poor sup
port they received from "green" players
who were poor at running and tacklin z.
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SILKWOOD'S GREAT PACE.
The Black Stallion Goes in 2:OSa at Santa
Ana.

SANTA ANA, Nov. Sin the great special
race held in this city to-day the fastest mile
ever paced in race west of the Mississippi
Is the story to be told. At least 5000 person S
paid the entrance fee al the gate of the fair
grounds to witness the race between j.
WiIlitt's black stallion Silkwood and Keat-
ing & Ottinger's bay gelding Our Dick. No
one was disappointed.
The track had been placed in the finest of
condition and some of the most well-known
horsemen in the State had pronounced it the
fastest and best regulation track on the
Pacific Coast A great interest centered in
the outcome of this race, for there were
many Orange County people who did not
think Silkwood ought to have been beaten
In his race at Los Angeles some time ago.
The judges were DIR. T.. K Wise OF Los
Angeles. j. E. Pleasants and c. A. Riggs of
Santa Ana. Their decision gave universal
satisfaction.
The first heat OF the big horserace was
announced. and mighty cheer went np
when the horses came upon the track.
Both PAGERS received perfect ovation. A
good start was made, Silkwood leading all
the way round. The quarter was made In
81 u. the halt in :0l ", the three-quarters
In :353za. and the mile in 2:0o%.
Our Dick broke badly at the half-mile
post. at which place he was crowding Silk
wood closely.
The crowd cheered Justify when the
horses came under the wire, with the great
SilkwOOd leading.
Dicks time was 2:09A.
In the pools before the race commenced
Our Dick sold hot favorite at $50 to $50
and $40 to Sl6 and even after Silkwood had
won the first heat Our Dick sold favorite
at $40 to s1S
The first heat OF the race carries with Ii
the record OF the fastest mile ever made by
horse In race on the Pacific Coast, and
makes Silkwood king Of California stations.
The second heat was won by Silk wood.
The quarter was made in :32. the half in
1:03A, the three-quarters in ;3Sh and the
mile In 2:11H.
After the second heat SIkwood sold
1avorlte In the pools at $50 TO SIG.
Both horses came out for the third heat
looking fresh. The horses got off we'll,
Silkwood going to the quarter In :32Z, the
hall in :03, the three-quarters in :3S and
mile In 2: :13, winning the race.
Our Dick broke badly in the first heat,
probably losing it through going into the
air. He made great finishes to every heat
and proved that he was great horse.
About a thousand persons came down
from Los Angeles and neighboring towns
to see the race. and at least Sl5, 900 was bet
on the outcome of the race.
Silkwood now has a record of 2:0S% and
there is not q doubt but that if he were put
In thorough racing condition he could lower
that considerably. He is q coal-black stall
lion, coming years old next spring, and
valued at 0,000. He beat Durfee's bay
stallion Mckinney in a race here on August
81, winning three straight heats, the best
one In 2:l3.
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A POPULAR MAN.
Ihe Brilliant Record OF Candidate Ma
Brooks.

The Brilliant Record OF Candidat. Max
Brooks.
Max Brooks, the nominee OF the Non.
Partisan party for the important Office of
Recorder, needs no Introduction to the
people of this city or State, as he has been
here for great many years,
Mr.. Brooks came TO this State in 1S55 nv
way oil Panama. He was then but a how.
and bis life work was all before him.
When We consider, therefore, that his
s.ruggies ahd successes were all in this
otate, tnat ne lived his best years here, 1t is
haiuIai LOT MIN 10 be attached to California
and feel warm and personal intsrest in
the States growth and prosperity.
Mr.. Brooks went to the northern nsrt NJ
the State, to Oroville, Butte Conntv Tie
engaged there in various enterprises min
Ing. etc., at first. Then he turned his at
tention to fiour-millinR. From 1864 To 1879
ne was associated with Governor Perkins
In the uphir steam -four mills of Oro-
viiie, the best-equipped mills at that
Time, We doubt uOt. in the State. The
mills mad a capacity of 200 barrels a day.
ana turned out very excellent fiour In
deed, which was In large demand from all
sections. In 1872 Governor Perkins sold
out and MIR. Brooks continued on until 1850.
In that year he came 10 this cjtv and mas
lived here ever since, and has been an i'm
poItant factor indeed In our progress.
From Butte County Mr. Brooks was twice
elected TO the Legislature. each tina nv a
good majority. showing the high esteem he
was held In 10 Northern California.
with his election to the School Board in
this city st the last election ef course our
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A POPULAR NOMINEE.
Thomas j. Glynp, Democratic Candidate
for Recorder

Thomas j. GlynD, Democratic Candidate
for Recorder.
The fact that the Office of Recorder hears
most intimate and important relation 10
the taxpayers and property owners of
this city that Is readily admitted upon
all sides. and therefore the voters should be
very careful on next Tuesday to see that
they cast their ballots for a man fully
qualified to discharge the responsible func-
tions OF the Office In fitting manner. The
Office is also source Of revenue as well as
the custodian of the real estate records of
the city, and II therefore requires an honest,
capable and energetic man at its head.
The Democratic party has presented such
man to the voters In the person of Thomas
j. Glynn, one of the most deseryedly popu-
lar and highly esteemed young gentlemen
in this city.
The Democratic candidate for County Re-
corder was born in New Orleans in l847,
and In 1853. when six years Of age, removed
with bis parents TO this city. He was edu-
Gated In the public schools, and thereafter
served four years learning the trade of
marble-cutting. He atterward went to
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We Have Specialists for all Diseases.

Sufferers from Rheumatism, Asthma, Con-
sumption, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Serofula, Female Weakness, Seminal Weak
ness, Cancer, Heart Disease, Bronchitis, Erup-
tions, Salt Rheum, Tapeworm, Deafness. any
Sexual Diseases. Lost Manhood, Malaria,
Urinary Troubles, Piles, Fistula, Ulcerations
and all Rectal Diseases, Bowel Troubles, should
call at once.
Low charges within the reach or ALL combined
with the best medical and surgical skill. Consuts
tion, advice and thorough examination free to
patients. friendly talk costs nothing aud may
save You years of suffering and perhaps your life
Young middleaged and old men suffering from
the effects OF foies and exc restored to per-
feet health. manhood and yigor. Each visitor seen
privately. and all communications received In
sacred confidence, ~
,wARNING-Be sure and get the right address. as
there are fraudulent institutions which have
assumed names similar to ours for the purpose of
misleading the public. We have no trayeIinu
agents Any who claim TO represent us ara Frauds
OUT.OF-T0wN PATIENTS treated with UN
FAILING success through correspondence; ON
visit desirable. but not necessary. Medic ines sent
safely ana Tree from observation to any part OF tho
country. Write for symptom blank TO nil cut, an
letter fully explaining your disease rivine
advice, etc., will be returned free.
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Welded HIS OWN DAUGHTER.
The Singular Predicament Of an Aged
Chicagoap

NulCdS0dn.
CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Samuel Clinton VIII
lets. aged 81 years, who married his sons
widow two years ago, is In a strange pre-
dicament According to the statements of
Willets' lawyer, to whom he to-day applied
for legal advice, Willets probably welded
his own child.
Willets married his first wife when both
were under the age OF 20. aud after the
birth OF girl baby they Quarreled aud his
wife and child disappeared. Six years later
and after apparently well-founded reports
OF their death Willets married again and
son was born TO him, but his wife died.
The boy George. growing to manhood,
travelled for Pittsburg firm, and on Christ
mas, 1860, surprised his father by returning
from Cleveland with q bride. The young
couple lived happily for twenty eight years.
but childless In 1888 George died. The
father from the first had singular affection
for his daughter-in-law, and In 1890 they
were married in London. England.
Since then Mrs. Willets "reminiscences of
her childhood led TO an investigation. which
apparently disclosed the fact that Willet's
hrst wife, seven years after deseIting him.
married again and, though In turn deserted
by her husband, brought the little girl up
under her second husband name of Wright.
The mother died shortly before George met
MISS Wright. A detective is now in Cleye-
land to ascertain the facts in the case
The morning call., 1892-11-06
LADIES
UNDERWEAR
DEPARTMENT.!

For the coming season We have
Just received large assortment of
Winter Skirts in alpaca, cloth,
sateen and embroidered flannel; also
Knitted Skirts in all the leading
colors. In Muslin Underwear our
assortment is most complete here
can be found Mother Hubbard
Gowns, made of heavy muslin, with
hemstitched yoke, collar and cuffs,
at $500 each (; also Gowns trimmed
with fancy colored m OF d cry.
Woven and heece-1ined Underskirts.
We make speciality of fine lace and
embroidered muslin "sets" and bridal
trousseau. One hundred different
styles of Ladies' Aprons ranging in
price from 25c to soc.
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What Is absolutely required in the office OF
supervisor is man Of business and execu-
i've ability who is thoroughly familiar with
the needs OF the community. The Demo-
Gratis have chosen such a man for their n om-
inee from the Twelfth Ward in the person
OF Henry Bingham. he Is practical
business man who has been intimately
associated with the merchants and
shipowners of San Francisco for the
past twenty-five years, and he is held
In high esteem by all who know him. He
10 genial, whole-souled man, and is best
liked by those who know him intimately
and who have had an opportunity to appre-
clate his many estimable qualities, and this
includes the hundreds of men whom he
regularly employs.
Mr.. Bingham, the nominee OF the Demo-
cratic and United Labor parties, was born
10 Belfast. Ireland, and at an early age
eyinced decided liking for the briny deep.
de soon attracted the attention Of bis supe-
rior off1eers, and was rapidly promoted
until he was placed In command of a mer-
chantman In the India and China trade after
naVlng served an extensive apprenticeship
In the. Atlantic trade. he at first CON-
manded clipper ships, and twenty-five
years ago he was made captain of a vessel
bound for this port. In 1870 Mr. Bingham
engaged in the stevedore and general ship
ping business In this city, and he has been
dong prosperous business ever since,
commanding the largest portion OF the
trade In this harbor. He Is the senior part
ner of II. Bingham 81 Co. of 201 Front
street. and does all the steredoring on the
Immense Pacific Mail Steamship Com
papy's dock. He is a representative citizen
and should be elected
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The Fir. Record.

An alarm was turned In from box II at
7:1o o'clock yesterday morning for fire In
the four-story Chinese lodg ing house at
1920 Dupont street. The blaze was started
Dy an oplum-smoker setting FIRE 90 bis bed.
and the loss amounted to So
An alarm was rubg from box S3 at 300
O'clock yesterday afternoon for fire in
chimney in house on the cornor of Hickory
avenue and Octayia street. No damage.
Fire broke out At o'clock this morning ia
Bernstein's furniture store In the old
Jesuits College building 841 Market st.
The store is on the ground floor and the
smoke drove several tenants In the third
story from their rooms. A Mrs. Kimball
tried to throw herself through the easement
and was rescued by the firemen.
The other tenants left their rooms by
way of the ladders placed against their
windows.
No one was Injured. The damage to
Bernstein's stock Of furniture amounts to
$1,000. 1t Is Sad that he failed recently.
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Mr.. ohson writes: "I desire 10 thank the physi-
clans at the Cosmopolitan DIspensary. Market
stockton and Ellis streets. San Francisco,for the
great good they have done me in restoring me TO
perfect health. For long time had been doctor.
Ing for dyspepsia aud nervous debility. Several
DOCTORS both In Oakland and San Francisco,
treated me, but without beneficial results. was
completely broken down In health. 1 could not
sleep &C nights, aud IL did would awaken In the
morning more tired than ever Both my appetite
and ambition were gone and I was a complete
wreck have been under treatment at the Cosmo-
politan Dlspensary but short time, but now eat
and sleep well and am perfectly restored to health
shall be pleased to substsntste this statement at
any time. (Signed). WILLIAM OHLsoN.
This gentleman Is but one of thousands we have
cured A. Jensen. all Minna street; Walter Par
fett 33s Clemensins street; Anton Stornes Menlo
Park w. Z. Goodrich, College City, and Miss Ellen
Lundquist, 1906 Union street, are few Others
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aE Is WELL QUALIFIED.
william Br rodsrick, Democratic Nominee
for County Auditor.

WILLIAM Br o0or1cks Democratic NOm minee
for County Auditor.
The great importance Of the Office of
Auditor in city the size Of San Francisco
cannot be overestimated. The Auditor is
not only the accountant OF the municipality
but he is the only officer who can prevent
the raids Of dishonest politicians upon the
City Treasury. lie is required to make
estimates every year Of the revenue and
disbursements for the ensuing fiscal year.
and he stands before the people as the yerIt-
able watchdog of the treasury"
Such an Office requires a man of unusual
ability. the highest integrity of character
and the backbone to stand by bis convic-
tions and the right in the face of the most
determined opposition. These qualifica-
tions William Broderick. the nominee Of
the Democratic party. possesses ina marked
degree. AS Chief Deputy Registrar of this
county under General Walsh he made .
most enviable record for himself. and gave
the people chance to cast pure ballot in
spite of all the bosses.
Mr.. Broderick was born in Ireland fifty
nine years ago and came to New York at
the age OF years. His early edncatio
was received In the dav and night schools
OF New York City. He was early taught
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the trade of machinist In one OF .he best
shops OF that city, and in 1868 came to Call
lornla as an agent OF the Singer Machine
Company. While here he Studied metal
lurgy, and went over to Nevada as a mill
man and assayer. where he remained four
years in the employ of a humber of the
largest mining corporations of that State
After bis return to San Francisco he went
San Marcial mines.
MI Broderick's political career began
with his election to the Legislature in 1875,
and so we'll did his course Commend him to
his constituents that he was re-eiecIed from
.ne old IwelIth District by largely in
session OF 1873 he was prominent. in associs-
tion with Judge Coffey, then Chairman of
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tive need Of electing only good, true and
able men to such positions III candidate
combine such qualifications with the
Important one Of practical experience In
school matters then the voters have no
cause to hesitate for an instant in casting
their ballots for such n man. The Repub-
llcan convention placed such man before
the people when it nominated John ]. Dunn
1or School Director thus practically indors-
Ing his actions as Director, during the past
two years. tie has made record Of which
ne may we'll be proud, and that fact viii
undoubtedly not be forgotten next Tuesday.
Mr.. Dunn isa Native Son, having been
born and raised in San Francisco. He was ed
ucated IN the public schools of this city and
AFTER graduating from the high school he
engaged 10 the caroentering and bnildipg
business. which he has remained in for six
teen years, having been married fourteen
years OF that time. He is a self-made and
highly successful man and he has erected
some OF the handsomest private and public
houses In the city. For nearly two wears
no has been chairman of the COMMITTEES on
oulidlngs and grounds of the Board of Edu-
Gallon and in that capacity has done a great
deal for the school children and faxnavers
OF the city. He has put in new and badJy
needed sewers in the principal schools.
thereby preventing serious illness among
the children. He found the buildings and
closets In particularly bad way when he
went into Office and he has effected radj-
cal reformation. He repaired buildings
that had been in diapidated condition for
years, and deserves the thanks of ali for his
honest and energetic work.
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A MAN OF AFFAIRS.

Sketch of the Career of an Able and
Prosperous Business Man.
The people Of San Francisco have indeed
cause to congratulate themselves upon the
fact that the large number of names pre-
sented to them for the various local offices
enables them to elect frst-class men 10 repre-
sent them in the administration of the affairs
OF the municipality for the next two years.
The voters are not compelled to vote
straight tickets this time, as heretofore. but
can exercise their best judgment in select
Ing the right men for the right places.
The selection of Supervisors will undoubt-
edly claim the most earnest consideration
OF the voters, and properly so, as the Office
OF supervisor is the most important in the
management OF the affairs of the county.
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Dennis Spencer.
Joseph Rnthschild,
Garrett McEnei ney
w. S. GoodfellCw.
ID. 81. Whittemoro
Rothchild & Ach,
Vincent Neale,
William Lewiston,
Eugene r. Bert,
j. NJ. Verdeual,
Joseph p. Kelly.
M. Seligman,
Herbert Choinski,
James A. Devote.
J. T. Flemming,
c. II. Jackson,
E. NJ. Morgan.
+. II. Glldden,
A. Everett Bal II.
Z. A. Heller,
II. p. Cole,
Thos. L. Curran,
Wm. +. Gibson,
Emilio Lastreto.
George Z. Lawrence,
Edward Meyers,
James w. Goodwin,
Horace w. Philbrook,
NJ. j. Waldheimer,
William Rix,
l.. NJ. Hoefer,
L. K. Greene,
Henry G. Schaertze r,
CASTOR Strauss
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MEECHAN's GENEROUS GIFT.
He Presents the Town Of PetaIuma With a
Thousand Acres.

PETALUMA, Nov. 5-This afternoon
about eighty ladies and gentlemen were in
vited to attend meeting at the City Hall
without being advised as to the object.
On assembling w. +. Lougee introduced
Harrison Meecham. one OF Pe,aluma's old
est, best known and most respected citizens,
who after a very earnest and feeling speech
presented deed to Petaluma OF 1000 acres
OF land situated in Vallejo Township and
part OF what is known as the Swift Tract.
The land is worth $50 an acre.
The deed Is made to five trustees, two
gentlemen ana three ladies, leading citizens
OF Petaluma. and their successors, In trust
for the city. the proceeds TO be used for
charitable purposes. The audience present,
Dy rising and unanimous vote. expressed
It's thankSto the publc-splrlted donor.
Mr.. Meecham is the same beral-hearted
gentleman who about two years since pre-
sented TO this city bronze water fountain
costing over $1,000. 1t is now standing on
the corner OF Washington and Main streets.
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AN EXCELLENT NOMINATION.

u. j. Bowen, the Seed Merchant, for
Public Administrators on tho Nom
Partisan Ticket.
When the Non l. Psrtisan convention
wanted candidate for Public Admins.
traitor they looked for a citizen of estab-
lished character, wide experience and
largo capacity. They found the man they
needed in E. j. Bowen, who has conducted
for twenty-0ne years an extensive and sue
cessful business at 8i5 S17 and S19 San some
street. Mr.. Bowen has never sought pub
lie Office. he served as q School Director
several years ago to his own credit and the
city's good. He has been member Of the
Associated Charities since Its organization
and Is q member Of the executive commit
tee. Mr.. Bowen's success in his own busi-
ness. his well-balanced character and his
kindness to the needy are attributes which
all his friends know belong to him, and all
Despeak him as peculiarly ft candidate
for Public Administrator.
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The Iams Torture Case.

PITTsBURG. Nov. 5.-The jury In the
Iams case returned verdict of not guilty.
The verdict, however. adiudged that the
defendants, Colonels Hawkins and Streator,
pay half the costs in an aggravated assault
and battery case.
Their counsel moved, In view Of the
Judges charge. that that part of the verdict
be set aside. The court ordered 1t put In
writing. but made no ruling on it,
The attorney for the prosecution now de-
pends on suit for damages to vindicate
his client. Ten thousand dollars is the
amount asked, and suit will be brought In
the United States court.