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The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
ONE A SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT,
THE OTHER AN EX-TREAs-
URER OF THE COUNTY.
CAUSED BY CLERICAL ERRORS.
ALFRED HARRELL AND 7. A. BAKER.
THE ACCUSED MEN, ARE
NOT UNEASY.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Oct. IA de-
clded sensation was caused in town to-day
when the news spread that Superinten-
dent of Schools Alfred Harrel and ex-
County Treasurer T. A. Baker had been
indicted by the Grand Jury for the alleged
conversion to their own use of some of the
county's money.
There were two indictments against
Harrell and one against Baker. The charge
against the former is presenting and col
lectlng alleged fraudulent claims against
the county to the amount of $310, which is
alleged to have happened in 1892 The
charge against Mr.. Baker is embezzling
liquor license money to the amount of
$42O.
Expert Moore is the name of the witness
signed to the indictment, as in those
against Harrell. Mr. Baker promptly
gave bonds in $4,000, with H. A. Blodget
and A. Wrill as sureties. Mr.. Harrell,
when served with the warrant, immedi-
ately furnished bonds with II. c. Park and
R. Mcdonald as sureties.
Mr.. Harrell, in reply to questions, de-
MED the charge in toto. In fact, he said it
gave him little concern, and at the proper
time he would show the reason why The
books and records of his office have been
in the possession of the expert for long
time, but as soon as he got them back and
could go over them he was positive that he
could show that the small deficiency
charged against him was due to clerical
errors or faults in bookkeeping.
Mr.. Baker also claims that the apparent
shortage in his accounts is due entirely to
errors in bookkeeping, which can all be
explained away when the proper time
comes. Both the indicted men stand high
in the community. They have lived here
for years and have been elected to Office
over and over again. The charges against
them find few believers.
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ENCAMPMENTS FROM ALL OVER
THE STATE APPEARED IN
THE COLUMN.
CONCLUDED THEIR BUSINESS.
SOME MINOR MATTERS CONSIDERED
AT THE MORNING SESSION
YESTERDAY.

STOCKTON, CAL, Oct. 17.-This was
the Odd Fellows day of parades and music
and receptions. The patriarchs abandoned
the Iodgeroom for the parade ground. and
all Stockton turned out to see the magnifi-
cent display of the marching cantons. The
crowds began to gather at noontime and
patiently awaited the formation of the
parade.
On every street corner were companies
of the uniformed members of the encamp-
ment, and number of bands broke the
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he Nation. That which is good for part is
good for the whole. This is the broad doctrine
of the Republican party, and it is unquestlon
ably founded in the dictates of reason and
common-sense and it has been amply demon
strated by experience. Again, wise ADJUST
ment Of the tariff question will go further than
all else in settling the monetary issue. Pro-
lection to American industries is protection 10
American silver, and this we must have.
My views, however, are well UNDERSTOOD
upon this question. l am a bimetallist and
believe in the coinage OF both gold and silver
as the money OF our people. While IL Is pos
sible that the United States can, perhaps, with
out inviting financial crisis, upon our m1nts
to the free and unlimited coinage OF silver, yet
believe it would be wiser policy to first try
the experiment of the free coinage OF the
producJ of American mines in the ratio OF TO
to l. This would be distinctive American
policy and, with the increasing population of
our country and the demand for subsidiary
coin, there would be no trouble in absorbing
the product OF our mines without creating any
disruption in the ordinary money market.
In other words, owners of silver mines in the
various States and Territories would take the
and silver bullion (all silver ores carry GER
tain per cent OF gold) to the mint, and receive
in exchange therefor silver dollars, or the
fractional denominations thereof, and dis
tribute them among the workmen in the mines
for labor supplies, machinery, transportation,
etc, thereby placing this silver in general dis
trlbution among our people, giving employ
mept TO thousands of men who now idle,
thereby creating an additional market for the
products of the farmer.
would also, had 1 the power, withdraw
from circulation all paper bills in denomina-
tions under $40 and would discontinue the
coinage OF $5 and So SO gold pieces. This
would necessarily increase the demand for
silver and put it in general circulation among
our people, which is certainly far preferable to
the crumpled, dirty, disease bearing paper
money that now circulates in small bills
among the people.
However, you are aware, I am instructed
by the party platform upon which 1 was
elected and by joint resolution of the State
legislature OF California. composed OF all
parties, to vote for the free and unlimited
coinage of silver in the mints of the United
States in the ratio OF 16 to l. I shall, if the
opportunity presents carry out in spirit and
letter the instructions given me by the people
through their representatives in the Legisla-
ture, as it is my earnest desire to carry ont the
wishes OF the people of our great State. whom
in part have the honor of representing in Con-
gress
1t is a well-known fact that Senator Sher-
man favors the restoration of the duty on
wool, as mentioned in the telegraphic columns
OF THE CALL some days since. Why should we
not do so instead of favoring Australia, the
Argentine Republic and other countries? The
wool industry is of the first importance, not
only to California but to the entire Pacific
Coast as we'll.
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Los ANG EnEs PETROLEUM..
The Erpert has Finished His Work-Ou
10 BE Shipped.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Oct. III. c..
Harvey, local agent for the Standard Oil
Company, says his company has not made
any further move toward entering the
field. The expert has finished testing the
heating power of Los Angeles petroleum
and sent in a favorable report to head
quarters.
Secretary Cochrane of the Oil Exchange
heard nothing to-day from the executive
committee now in San Fra cisco. He says
that the principal business of the COM
mlttee up north was to secure tankage and
wharfage facilities at San Francisco, and
that this work has been accomplished
Mr.. Cochrane said that the exchange ex-
pected to make shipments north about the
middle OF next week. The oil will be
transferred over the Southern Pacific until
the vessels are running, which will be, he
thought in about six weeks.
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the fame of Sacram ento's crack drill corps
added to other reasons left only the Oak
landers to stand up against the canton
from Sacramento.
The Sacramentos marched on the floor
tWenty-one strong and received an ovation
Inc oHicers were Captain 0. W. Elewine,
Lieutenant w. E. Boweman and Ensign
a. Feltz. The picked members, w. A.
oIephensen, }. Il. Berg, r. A. Connors,
7. 5. Watson, John Platt, w. E. Platt, w.
s; Farmer, Ben 0. Wilson, c. W. Baker,
Charles Seadler, A. A. Tuple O. A.
Reeves, II. Headland, George Book, A. O.
Chapple. ID. e. G. WuIff, John Ing Jr. and
J. S. Platt.
The squad was put through every ma
heuVer known to canton tactics and
marched out amid great applause. The
Oakland canton drilled fifteen strong, Off
cered by Captain S. D. Rogers, Lieutenant
}. Frank and E. D. Farrish first rank
members, j. Muller. John McIey. Charles
Roeth, e. olney. Thomas Connor, d. A.
frlce, ID. schelhouse, William Ward, j.
Schrlder, w. H. Weaver, George Burt
cham and William Chalmers.
ihe canton made a creditable showing,
and 1t IS understood under great disadyan-
tages.
The judges We're: J.'J. Nunan, Colonel
49, ~ -, i'oSIhieilt, y. n. J. EISene Lene,
Coionei, retired, and Richard Murray,
Colonel, retired. Sacramento by a deci-
sion OF the judges won the first trophy, a
magnificent urn, and Oakland silver cup
hardly less beautiful.
The cash prize offered by Harker En-
campment of this city will likely be voted
to one OF the cantons, there being no third
participant in the drill.
Following this came the investment of
Major Mefret with the degree of chivalry.
The ceremony was an impressive one, rem
dered all the more so by its military ma
ture. grand ball followed.
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TO STOP ISSUING BONDS,
SOME EMPHATIC VIEWS FROM
PROMINENT REPUBLICAN
SENATORS.
The ONLY MEANS FOR INCREASING
THE REVENUE Is BY TARIFF
LAWS

In view of the near approach of the
opening of the Fifty-fourth Congress the
question as to its probable action on such
questions as may affect the business in
terests of the country is being discussed.
The further fact that the people in the
Congressional election in November last
returned an overwhelming Republican
majority to the House of Representatives
gives to their probable action peculiar
interest.
In an interview yesterday United States
Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska,
in answer to an interrogatory as to the
probable action of the next Congress ON
the tariff question, said:
Should President Cleveland advise Congress
OF @ deficiency in the treasury, and ask that
provision be made TO meet the same, and to
provide for the expenses of the Government,
he will, in my opinion, be answered by a law
restoring the tariff on many articles from
which the duty was removed by the Wilson
BILL. This, too, will be his only answer.
The tariff question is and while our imports
exceed our exports will ever be the funda-
mental question of our commercial life. In
the very nature of things it cannot be other
wise.
Wise tariff legislation has ever been the
means, not only CT protecting American labor,
but it has also provided a balance OF trade in
our favor, and as o result not only furnished
the funds for running the Government, but 1t
has also resulted in the accumulation of hand
some balances TO the credit Of the Government.
You will observe that we are not troubled with
a surplus now.
can divine no reason for deviating from the
long and well-established Republican doctrine
on this question especially in the light of the
fact that the country has set its mark of ap-
proval upon the past policy of the party, by re-
turning such an over whelming Republican
majority to Congress at last years election.
Senator George z. Perkins, in speaking
of the matter yesterday, said:
The only avenue open to the country whereby
1T may return to prosperity is through wise leg
islation on the tariff issue. In the business
world we find that wisdom suggests to the
individual whose expenses exceed his income
that he must curtaii his expenses and use
his best endeavors to increase his income
The Nation cannot escape from the laws of
trade.
They are inexorable and apply with equal
force to the Nation as to the individual. Here
on the Pacific Coast the business interests of
all demand that the tariff be restored to wool
and to lumber, ana, in eact to numberless arti-
cles, including Al dose produced or manu-
factured in this country with which the goods
produced or Manufactured III foreign countries
come in competitbn 10 the detriment of the
American products.
We are here holding meetings to foster and
build up our LEGAL Industries by means of the
Manufacturers and Producers Association
That which applies TO the State also applies TO
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18

how Jack Littlefield met death. The in
quest is being held at Red Mountain
House, thirty-five miles north of Covelo.
The circumstances are being thoroughly
inquired into, and sensational develop
ments are expected.
Ex-Sheriff Bowie of Trinity and Sheriffs
Bergin of Trinity and Johnson of Mendo-
cino are engaged in the investigation of the
case.
Witnesses have been subpenaed from
Covelo, and it is expected that the taking
OF testimony will occupy several days.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
FisAima for Halibast.

TACOMA, WASH, Oct. 1.-THE Puget
Sound halibut fishing fleet, on account of
the increase Of trade, has adopted new
system OF operations. Instead of returning
to port fortnightly with the catch it will go
north provisioned for the season and fish
OIL the Alaska banks, sending the catch
south every week or so by regular steam
ers. From bere the fish will be forwarded
IN refrigerator cars south and east. The
Eastern demand is growing greatly.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
Bakersfield Asphalttn,.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Oct. 17.-Four
carloads of asphaltum from the big mines
at Asphalto, Kern County, were shipped
to-day to Philadelphia, to be used in street
paving in competition with Trinidad as
phalt, which has heretofore had a COM
plete monopoly of the Eastern markets.
Owners of asphalt deposits here are conf
dent they can drive the imported product
out of the market.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
Fiastino Saloon License.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Oct. ia big
fight has been going on for several days in
the matter of the application for saloon
license by Leet & Lang, one of the most
prominent firms in the city. By vote of
three to one the Supervisors to-day refused
to grant the license. Leet & Lang will ap-
ply to the courts for mandamus.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
The Cutter Cor,cin.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Oct. H.
The United States revenue cutter Corwin,
Captain Munger, which returned recently
from Bering Sea, is in receipt of orders to
proceed at once to Astoria and report for
duty to the Collector of Customs there.
The Corwin will be attached to Astoria
district engaged in the enforcement of
revenue laws until next May when she
Will again be detailed to assist in protect
ing the rookeries in Bering Sea from the
ravages of pelagic sealers.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
Rnidina Gamblers.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Oct. 17.-several
Chinese gambling houses were raided by
the police last night and a big gang of
Celestials captured. The raids will be kept
up till all the houses are closed. The
white gamblers have already been driven
away and the last of the dives are also
closed up.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
Santa barbara Fire Alarm,

SANTA BARBARA. CAL, Oct 1.-THE
City Council to-day adopted the Gameweu
tire-alarm system, paying a rental of $50
a month for the use of the system and
local plant, with the privilege of purchas-
ing the same at any time within a year
for $780, with these payments deducted.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
STATE PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.
heo. Robert NJ. Stevenson Chosen Mod
orator.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 1.-THE Presby-
terlan Synod of California convened in
this city tonight. After an address by
the retiring. moderator, Rev. Arthur Cros-
by OF Benicia, Rev. Robert M. Stevenson
OF sacramento was unanimously elected
moderator. The business session will be-
gin e, at $50 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Ihere are 132 delegates in ATTENDANCE.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18
A State Sboot.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 1.-THE Verein
Seheutzen has decided to hold State
shoot during the carnival. Valuable prizes
will be offered, and it is expected that be-
tween 200 and 300 marksmen from all over
the State will be in attendance.
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COMPETITIVE DRILLS.
Only T,co Camtons Entered for Prices q
Stockton.

SfOCKtOW.
STOCKTON, CAL. Oct. 17.-There have
been many large crowds in the Agricul-
tural Pavilion, but never such vast gath
ering as assembled this evening to wit
ness the competitive drills of the cantons
and the comforting of the decoration of
chivalry on Major Mefret of San Fran
cisco.
1t was expected that all of the visiting
cantons would participate in the drill, but
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arise out of forgery and misappropriation
of funds, but were startled when the report
presented them succinctly.
After warm discussion and few minor
amendments the report was adopted.
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THE LITTL INQUEST.

Sensational Developments Expected by
the Coroner's jury.
UKIAH, CAL, Oct. 1.-THE Coroner's
jury in the Littletield case convened Tues
day and are still hearing evidence. as to
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
BICYCLES FREE.
Three-aIonths Subscribers 10 the Daily Graphic Entities Any Boy or Girl To a sT0o Bicycle
 Free.

There are many deserving boys and girls in Pine Bluff and surround ing country wllo are not able to pay the enormous price charged for q bicycle, yet whose lives are almost miserable because they have not one of these modern luxuries and eonven- fences. The GRAPHIC has come to their rescue, and now makes them an offer whereby they can get one of the bess machines made for 8 few hours work q day for a short time only. The offer is as follows:
 To every person who brings in eighty-fve subscribers to the Daily GRAPHIC for a period of three months, or one hundred subscribers to the Weekly GRAPHIC for a period of one year, will be given any Monarch bicycle shown in their 1S95catalogue, the value of which is $100.
 The price of the Daily GRAPHIC is 65 cents a month, or $1.95 for three months and the Weekly GRAPHIC is $50 a year. All subscriptions are payable in advance and no credit will be given the solicitor or no name registered on the subscription hooks unless accompanied by the subscrip tion price. Proper blanks for solicit ing will be supplied at the GRAPHIC office. This offer applies only tonew subscribers and to parties who are not taking either the Daily or Weekly GRAPHIC at the time this offer is made. However, subscriptions may be turned in by one person and cred ited to another, thus allowing friend to work for friend, or one person, should he fail to get the required number himself, to dispose of them to some other person. Get to work early boys and girls, and you will find it an easy matter to get the re- quired number.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
STRANGE DAMAGE SUIT.
Ex-Conyict Asks Indemnity For Injuries
 Eeceived In Prison.

Ex-Conyict Asks Indemnity For Injuries
 Received Tn Prison.
 4 suit, the basis of which is unlike that of any other suit ever begun in Maryland, was instituted in Baltimore the other day, James J. lamar against the Baltimore Boot and Shoe company for $25, 900 damages for alleged person. al injuries.
 The case is peculiar, in that lamar at the time nc received his alleged injuries was Q convict in the Maryland peniten- tiary. He was sent to the penitentiary for six years upon conviction of murder ill the second degree for killing a man named Thompson. Jamar was resident of Queen Anne county, and Thompson was q resident of Kent county. Jamar went on fishing trip over in Kent, and the two men had a fight. Thompson had spade and lamar a stone, with which he struck and killed Thomson. He was tried and convicted in Kent county, the jury recommending him to the mercy of the court lamar has wife and four children.
 When he was received at the peniten- tiary, being man of intelligence above that of the ordinary convict, he was put to work in the shoe department, the contractors in which are the Baltimore Boot and Shoe company. lamar was as signed to work us receiving clerk at the elevator in the shoeshop. While em- ployed i'll this capacity on Feb. 27, 1893, it is alleged that the elevator dropped on him. He was standing di- reetly under it, and his head went through the wooden floor of the eleva- tor, and lamar was injured so that his life was despaired of He was sent to the hospital ward and remained there until his time had expired. At the time of the accident the governor was about to grant pardon for lamar, but when he was so badly injured it was decided that it would be no advantage to the man to be set at liberty. His injuries are such that it is said he is now phys ical wreck.
 The case brings up question never before decided by Maryland courts, though in several other states there have been similar cases. As the elevator was owned by the state and was operated by the defendant company question will be raised as to who is responsible for the accident. Baltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24

Mosr Democratic free silver pa- pers are very silent as to what course they would pursue in case the next Democratic National Con yention were to declare for sound money" or a gold standard. Some have been bold enough to declare that after such action they would ssboltp the party and support the candidate nominated upon a plat form declaring for free, unlimited and independent coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to l." Others, as for instance the Hot Springs Ne'os, state that they will abide by the de- cision of the party, and will work for it's success whatever be the cur rency plank. The Neaes says: "Ehe Neys is not radical While 1t ad- yocates the cause of free coinage, believing from the best lights be- fore it, that such would be for the best interests of the masses of the people, yet it proposes to stand by the Democratic party regardless of what it's position may be on that or any other single issue, in National convention. 1t will not bolt. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24

TIE Cotton Seed Oil Trust has kindly come to the relief of the Southern planter Afflicted with drougths and short cotton crops, this generous corporation has an nounced that it will pay him 50 a tdn this year for his cotton seed. Since this is less than half the price paid two years ago when the supply was greater, the planter cannot fail to appreciate the kindness. Any how, he may as well be satisfied, for under existing laws he cannot help himself. '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
The Waning Summer.

These arc the days when feel craving For the fields where the corn is waving, Where the bee on the jimson settles To mingle his venom with the big bull nettles. Dawns when the blue eyed morning glories Blush with 6 hundred sweet live stories. And the skeeter under false pretenses whets his Dill OH the old rail fences. Moons when the cooling winds caressing Come from the hills like a breathing blessing; Under the oaks the COW reposes; Pigs ill the n<llholes up to their noses. Dusky eyes where the light cloud covers The golden west where the sunset hovcrs; JJoachHhip snakes. those rellicking rouscrs, prighsen fellow clean out of his trousers
 M Folsom in Rome Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
An Antidote For po,son Ivv.

A friend who is very susceptible to poison oak or ivy, and who has suffered terribly from it, tells me that the best thing he has found is the tincture of grindelia Dilute it with about three parts of water and bathe the affected parts. It should be applied as soon as the irritation is felt and before the characteristic pustules appear. Applied at this time, it will prevent the forma- tion of the pustules and soon check the irritation. But if not applied until the pustules appear it will only prevent the formation of new pustules, and thus check the spreading of the affection to other parts The pustules that are al- ready formed will simply take their course without spreading. The diluted tincture should be applied to the affected parts as often as two or three times every hour. Rural New Yorker.