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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
PARALYZED BY THE FORCE WITH
WHICH He STRUCK THE
WATER.
EXPIRED SOON AFTERWARD.
A FAMOUS RIVAL OF STEVE BRODIE,
WHO MADE ONE JUMP Too
MANY.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Oct. 81
Patrick King Callahan, more familiarity
known as king" Callahan, the profess
sional bridge-jumper, leaped from the
Poughkeepsie bridge into the Hudson
River, distance of 2l2 feet, at an early
hour this morning. Callahan was fatally
injured, and died at IL :25 o'clock tonight.
After Callahan put on his jumping suit,
which was composed of pair of shoes,
pair of black pants, suit of cotton under
wear, cork vest and a rough blue shirt,
he started with William Lloyd and two
Poughkeepsians to go out upon the bridge.
They passed the Waterman by saying they
were painters, and when they reached a
point about fifty feet from the shore Gala
han gave rush and leaped into space.
His body shot down toward the water at
rapid rate and presented thrilling spec
tacle as he wavered to one side and then to
the other.
When about twenty feet from the water
Callahan's body inclined and struck the
water with terrific force. He sank, and
came to the surface moaning like dying
man. Within fifteen seconds his friends
in the boat, who were about twenty-five
feet from where he struck, pulled Callahan
into the boat and rowed for the shore.
When the shore was reached Callahan
got out of the boat without any assistance
and walked to Deans Hotel, which is near
the railroad depot. When he went in he
dropped on the floor and was perfectly
exhausted. His limbs grew stiff and he
was carried to a room and put to bed.
Under Callahan's chin was bad cut,
received from the cork vest, which had
been poorly adjusted. He was also injured
internally, and suffered greatly from the
shock. The lower part of his body was
paralyzed. All of his friends, save one,
returned to New York on an early even
ing train.
Callahan was 81 years old and was born
in Ireland, About seven years ago he
leaped from Blackfriars bridge, in Lon
don, and on July q, 1895, made similar
leap from the Brooklyn bridge, escaping
| injury in both cases.
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THE BIG FUND GROWS.
Prospects of q Cent Nile Rnte-7he Union
League win Call Big Mass
MeetnO

OF course Sunday was not prolific OF
subscriptions to the fund which San Fran
cisco expects to use as bait for the great
Republican National Convention. Yet a
few names were added to the roll of honor
and the grand total swelled to 500, $50.
Considering the brief space of time in
which this sum has been realized the out
look is certainly very promising for the
ultimate realization of q fund even more
than double that already subscribed. The
interest IN the movement is keen, in truth,
everybody is enthusiastic over the plan to
bring the big convention here and the
workers for the good cause are legion.
One of the most promising signs of the
widespread interest taken in the matter
and the general desire that everybody
manlfests TO do all that is in their power to
induce the delegates to favor San Fran
cisco is the activity manifested by the rail-
road people. Mr.. Huntington has prom
ised that suitable reductions in passenger
fares shall be made over his lines and is
even considering the plan of carrying the
delegates free.
The Southern Pacific officials have re-
ceived a communication from Chairman
Caldwell of the Western Trunk Line
Passenger Association, in which the
writer declares his belief that rate of l
cent mile between Chicago and San
Francisco can be secured for the conven-
ton. According to the rules of the asso-
citation it will take a unanimous vote of all
the railroads affected in order to adopt
that rate. But with probably two excep-
tons all the Western roads favor the l
cent mile rate. and Mr.. Caldwell thinks
that these two roads will fall in line Just as
soon as it is apparent that neither Mime
apolis nor Denver are in the fight-which,
in fact, they never seriously were.
The Pullman Palace Car Company has
said that its contract to supply sleeping
cars to the Western roads shall not stand
in the way of San Francisco's securing the
convention, as it will permit Wagner
coaches to be run clear through in case the
Pullman Company is unable to supply
sufficient mmodations-which,i in the
case of such an unprecedented crowd as
will doubtless flock TO the coast if the con-
yention comes here, is exceedingly doubt
full.
The Union Leagues committee meeting
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LIKELY TO COME THIS WAY.
A New York Papers Comment on the Cam
Faign to Secure the Con-
Iyention

NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct. 27.-The Mer-
curry tomorrow will PRINT the following ::
Chicago's handling of the Republican
National Convention in 1888 was simply
disgraceful, and it was no better in 1892
when the Democrats met them. Judging
from the tone OF the comments of public
men on the subject, neither party is likely
to hold another National convention in
Chicago for many years.
The Honorable Matthew Stanley Quay
is putting in good ticks for Pittsburg for
the G. O. P. National conclave next year
and the citizens OF Pittsburg are backing
him up nobly.
At public meeting held in the Smoky
City on Saturday, at which Quay's old
time enemy, Chris Magee, presided, the
announcement was made that SIS, 900 had
been raised and would be forthcoming as
the National Committee might suggest,
provided Pittsburg could have the conven-
ton. One of the speakers called attention
to the fact that the money could be paid
over at once in hard cash. No doubt this
consideration will have due weight with
the members of the Republican National
Committee. Money talks, and subscrip-
tons have way of melting away into
thin air, as any man who has served on a
National campaign committee can testify.
ESan Francisco will, it is believed, dupli-
cate Pittsburg's cash offer for the conven-
ton if not go 1t several points better. AS
compared with San Francisco, Pittsburg is
very poorly equipped for handling Ma
tional convention. Her hotel accommoda-
tons are very limited, and the city has
none OF the natural attractions of the Cali
fornia metropolis. 1t is an edifying sight
to see Quay, Chris Magee, Dan Martin aud
other eminent Republicans of the Key
stone State all working together in har-
mony for anything, but it is thought that
the convention plum Is likely to go to San
Francisco.
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with US in our homes. We will support
any ticket you put UP. and promise the
electoral vote for it. Personally, | feel
very warm toward Allison, but we are for
the nominee, whoever he is. We can
reach the Pacific Slope in three days, and
if the mountains are in the way, we will
show how easy it is to get that impedi-
ment out of the way Ex-senator Quay is
making fight for Pittsburg. and Mr..
Plat has stated that ne Will vote for
Chicago as against any city in the West.
We feel that San Francisco is gaining
strength each day"
Henry T. Oxnard of New York, a beet
sugar prince, owning large interests in
Nebraska, Louisiana and Southern Cali
fornia, accompanied the Spreckels party
West TO Omaha last night.
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OFF TO SOUTH AFRICA,
MINING EXPERTS Of THE GOLDEN
STATE LEAVE FOR THE NEW
Ell DORADO.
j. H. TIBBITTs OF SAN FRANCISCO
THE CHEF OF THE PROSPECT
ING PARTY.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct. pa party of
American mining experts from California
arrived in this city to-day and are now at
the Brunswick. The party is on its way
to the gold fields of South Africa and will
sail for the African coast in a few days.
The chief of the party, which is probably
the first organized band of American min
ing experts that has ever invaded the
African fields. is J. II. Tibbitts of San
Francisco. He is accompanied by Colonel
John Hammond, Charles Stocks of Grass
Valley, CAL, and Louis M. de Murat of
Paris, France. Mr.. Tibbltts is one of the
best known miners in the West.
He is member of the Legislature of the
State of California He was born in the
mother lode section of the State, which
was famous in the days of 40, and has fol-
lowed mining all his life. He has made
many valuable discoveries and opened up
and developed many of the best known
and most successful mines in the State
Mr.. Tibbitts was honored by his old friends
and comrades when he left California on
his present mission. He goes to South
Africa under an engagement to develop a
claim. This will take up but a portion OF
BILE prospecting on his own account.
Colonel Hammond already owns several
claims in the African gold fields, and it
was he who induced the others in his
party to visit that far away Ell Dorado.
Colonel Hammond is of the opinion that
American push, energy and mining meth
DDS VIII work wonders in the tropical land
OF wealth. He believes there is more gold
in South Africa than the widest dreamer
has ever imagined, and bases his opinion
on profound knowledge of the country
When South Africa is reached the party
intends to push its way into the interior
going 400 miles from Johannesburg, the
scene Of the operations of Barney Barnato
who has set all Europe crazy by his great
wealth, which he is alleged to have &C.
cumulated there.
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up her residence permanently in Frank
tort-on-theM Main 1t is said that this
change has been brought about as the re-
suit OF her having established friendship
with her late husbands relatives, who are
disposed to recognize at least some of her
social claims as the widow of a member of
the Battenberg family.
In the second days harness trotting of
the West End season Mr.. Fleischmann's
Shadeland Delmonico won the great inter-
national handicap. The third days racing
was spoiled by rain, but Shadeland Del
monlco managed to get second place in the
international race.
committee of Americans is being
formed here for the purpose of celebrating
Thanksgiving day. Theodore Runyon.
united States ambassador, is chairman of
the committee, which holds its meetings
at the United States Embassy. 1t has
been suggested that the usual Thanksgiv-
ing day banquet be held in the great hall
OF the Reichstag building, but this proro-
sal Is opposed by some who prefer to have
the dinner at the hotel which Americans
have formerly frequented on such occa-
sions
The Emperor attended the Prince Fred
erlck Charles memorial banquet tonight
and will tomorrow start for Liebenberg
for season of hunting with the Count Won
Eulenburg.
The National Liberal party will be una
bic to form an absolute majority in the
Baden Landtag, as the result of the cleo
ton in the Duchy, but it will still remain
the strongest party in the Chamber.
General Murray and DR.. Murray of Bal
here
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
FAVORABLE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Prominent Eastern hen Who Insist That
the Convention Shall Be Held

BOSTON. MASS, Oct. 27.-Among East
ern politicians in the Republican ranks
there is only one topic of interest at
present-the place tor the National Re-
publican Convention. Since the change in
favor OF San Francisco few days ago the
boom for the Golden Gate has gone on
apace and is now on the high road of sue
cess Only two cities are now mentioned
a few stragglers being disposed toward
Pittsburg, but it is more than likely that
at the meeting of the "big guns" which is
TO be held during the week, they will be
drawn into line.
Since Governor Greenhalge of Massa-
chusetts and Governor Cleaves of Maine
have taken such a decided stand IN favor
of the California metropolis there has been
a sudden change all along the line, and
whereas a week ago party men were
strongly in favor of some one of the East
ern cities, now they are equally as deter
mired that the West shall secure the
plum. As yet no open campaign has been
started, but it is thought that this is
due to some secret political history.
A prominent politician stated to-day
that no action would be taken
definitely until the return of Joe
Manley from the West and until he
had held a consultation with the heads of
the party. Every one reads in this de-
layed action the hand of the crafty Maine
statesman, and all are awaiting with inter-
est his return. Another strong Eastern
man has added his name to the San Fran
cisco delegation. Thisis United States
Senator George Frsbie Hoar. and when
l
ing definite as to the action which he would
take, he gave it to be understood that he
had swung around into line for San Fran
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
CLAD IN FEMALE GARB,
STILLWAGEN, THE "CLOAKMAN, "
TAKEN IN CHARGE BY
OFFICERS.
A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER WHO
MASQUERADES AS A WOMAN
OF FASHION.

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa, Oct. ga
sensational capture was made here last
night, when Edward Stillwagen, aged so
years, an engineer, was arrested while clad
in fashionable female attire. 1t was the
elimination of peculiar mystery that has
puzzled this town for two years. He is
the famous "Cloakman" who has ter
rorized women and children so long. A
feature of the case is that Stillwagen says
he dressed in women's clothes in order to
run down his wife's alleged admirer. A
great crowd followed him to the station
house, and the angry citizens wanted to
mob the gayly robed individual.
When taken into the Justices office it
was found that the prisoner wore a COM
plete outfit of female apparel, even to I'M
derclothing, corsets and long stockings.
He wore fancy slippers, was powdered and
perfumed and carried a dainty handker-
chief, gloves and lady's leather pocket
book. The outer dress was of fancy beaded
silk with big puff sleeves. On the prison
er's head was wig of fashionable shape
and very blonde and fancy comb held it
down. The hat was of dark straw brightly
trimmed with big feathers. All the cloth
ing was bright and new and the under
clothing was of spotless white and newly
Numbered.
Stillwagen has been separated from his
wife for two years and the reason he gave
for wearing women's clothing was that he
wanted to run down the man whom he
says has been paying attentions to his
wife. He is now in Jail and still wears the
up-to-date female garb. He is never
known to have harmed any person except
to frighten Women
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date for holding the general meeting for
Friday night of this week. The purpose
OF the mass meeting is to get an inter
change of opinion as to the best means to
be employed to secure the convention. A
plan will be presented by the committee.
The following committee OF the Repub-
lican Executive Council on the Republican
National Convention will meet this alter
noon at 4 80 o'clock at the Baldwin Hotel,
room 90: Oscar A. Tolle, J. E. Field, John
A. Whiteside, n. Winants, Addie L. Ballou
and 7. B. Morton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
EXPLORER FRIEDMAN KILLED.
Explosion of Potcder. Caused by a Spark
From HIS Cinnr

DURANGO, MEX, Oct. 27.-Advices re-
ceived here yesterday tell of the accidental
killing of B. L. friedman, a wealthy Ger.
man explorer and traveller. The accident
occurred near the town of Guazamota at
the La Mericada mine. Mr.. friedman
was inspecting the property with view Of
purchasing it and he went into an out
house in which there was some loose pow
der. A spark from the cigar he was
smoking caused the powder to explode
and this conclusion set off large quantity
of dynamite.
The buildings were wrecked and the
BODY OF Mr.. friedman was mangled be
yond recognition. His companions es.
capped injury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
FOUGHT FIFTH 4 BURGLAR.
n Chicago Merchant Kills u Thief VII.
Entered HIS Store.

Entered HIS Store.
CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. Pip. L. Farrell, a
burglar, was shot to death while in the act
OF robbing Anthony Stauber's merchant
tailoring esta blishment, 2211 Cottage Grove
avenue, at o'clock this morning.
The recent raids of burglars made Suau-
Der fearful of visit from marauders, and
he resolved to sleep in his store. He was
awakened this morning by crashing of
glass in the rear window, and few seconds
later hand appeared through the hole in
the glass and deity opened the fastener so
the sash could be raised. The next moment
the burglar was in the store and confronted
by the owner. There was struggle, in
which Stsuber fired three shots, all OF
which took effect, killing the burg lar al
most INSTANTLY
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Pertshea in Pra.rie Fires.

PERRY, o. T., Oct. 27.--Terrible prairie
tires ragged thirty miles northeast of here
on the Arkansas River yesterday. The
wind was high, and many thousand acres
OF pasturage, corn and Kaff1r cornfelds
were burned over. Several Indian chill
dren are reported to have persisted in the
flames, and hundreds of people barely es-
capped with their lives.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
President Arfare,s Inauguration.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 28-The
Herald's special cable from Panama says:
News comes from Guayaquil. Ecuador,
that General Alfaro will be inaugurated as
supreme executive of the republic to-day.
lie will at once form q new Ministry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
II Pursued by Lynchers and Fl 9 unds.

JACKSON, MISS, Oct. PA. N. Porter
and Elgin Walls were shot at Bolton last
! night by George Mierrick, negro. The
young men were prosperous farmers The
negro is being chased with hounds and he
Will be lynched if captured tonight.
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The Convention Subscriptions to Date.

IS THE CALL "......................S1 $4,000
THE EXAMINER '.............. $500
81 THE CHRONICLE "........... $500
PAC. COAST JOCKEY CLUB. $500
PALACE HOTEL............... 1000
CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB. 1900
COLUMBIA THEATER . 1000
JAMES d. ELAN.............. 1000
BALDWIN HOTEL. 1000
RAPHAEL'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
ORPHEUM. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
UNION IRON WORKS. 1000
AL HAYMAN & CO... 1000
JOYS sARSAPARILLA Co.. 1000
TIVOLI. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
CHARLES WEBB HOWARD. 1000
EAGLEsoN & CO................. 1000
GEORGE c. PERKINS, ...... 300
CALIFORNIA HOTEL. 500
NJ. A. GUNST Observation-Disclosures. 500
j. r.. DONALDSON..... 500
JOHN ID. SIEBE. 500
c. f. CURRY. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500
NEUSTADTER BROS....... 500
ADOLPH SPRECKELS.. 500
LOUIS SLOSS & CO..... 800
Myself & ROLLINS 500
LEVI STRAUSS & CO... 800
VIM. WOLFF & co. agents
Pommery Sec. 500
III. S. CROKER & CO. 300
f. HI. NELL.............. 500
CAFE ZINKAND.. 500
CAL. PRESS ASSOCIATION. 800
GOOD FELLOWS GRoTTO.... 500
HOTEL PLEASANTON........ $50
SEA BEACH HOTEL. $50
LICK HOUSE. Observation-Disclosures. $50
POPULAR RESTAURANT $50
NATHAN, DOHRMANN CO.. $50
SHREVE & OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
A. S. BALDWIN. Observation-Disclosures. $50
GOLDBERG, BOWEN & Co... $50
e. MARTIN & CO........... 200
CAFE UMBIA.............. $50
SHAINWALD, BUCKBEE & CO. $50
BALDWIN BARBER-SHOP Or.
L. Broeck) Observation-Disclosures. 100
CIRCUS YAL.................... 100
RICHELIEU Observation-Disclosures. 100
II. Z. OSBORNE Ios Angeles
Express) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
WIN. I. BOOTHBY 100
HERMAN OELRICHS. . 100
DELLAMAND & CO.......... 100
JOHNSON-LOCKE co ... 100
w. W. FOOTE. Observation-Disclosures. 100
HOTEL SAVOY 100
WILSON'S DINING-PARLOR 100
a. w. WILSON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
THE CREAMERIE 100
SAMUEL DANNENBAUM 100
THE DEL MONTE. 100
OLD LOUVRE. Observation-Disclosures. 100
CARROLL e. CARROLL...... 100
FERGUSON s. CURLEY 100
SING FAT & CO. .................. 100
| CHARLES NEWMAN ... 100
a. ZELLERBACH s. sons. 100
G. W. BAKER. Observation-Disclosures, 100
JOSEPH z. KELLY 100
C. W. NEVIN Observation-Disclosures. 80
OBERON CAFE..., SO
JULIUS ARN 80
DAVID l.. HAAS. SO
JAMES P. dunno & CO. so
TOTAL.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-29
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

Mrs. Dorcas-1'm SO glad our society has
been able to get work for you. The
place is in a very select private school.
Miss Primer-And what is the salary?
Mrs. Dorcas-Three hundred a year.
Miss Primer-1hats less than We been
used to getting.
Mrs. DorcaszBut you'll be able to get
along nicely.
Miss Primer-What viii my boarding
cost, do you know?
Mrs. Dorcas-Yes; l inquired ali about
that You can stop with the family Of
one of the other teachers for 81 a week.
Miss Primer-That won't leave me very
much spending money; but suppose d
better take the place.
Mrs. Dorcas-Ccrtainly. my dear. Tou
know our society will continue TO look
after Your welfare. BY the way, here are
tickets to our next meeting. I'm going
to speak on a subject of special import
anee to young women like yourself who
have to earn their livelihood. Our dis
cussions are always full OF practical
hints i'll economy.
Miss Primer-Pll be delighted to hear
you after all your kindness TO me. Be
sides, Eli need lessons in economy in
order to get along on about 81 a week.
What did you say was to be the subject
of your lecture?
Mrs. Dorcas-''How TO dress on s500 a
year."-Puck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-29
A SPRING SONG.

MISUNDERSTANDING meadows. stretchin'
far away;
Tinklin' O. the dewdrops on the daisies
every day:
An the clouds are lookin' whittier, an,
the sap is in the sod.
An the sun is beamin' brighter an ia
colorin' the clod.
Singin' of the mockin' birds where wild
the blossoms blow;
Fifty million roses in a perfect storm O.
snow!
An all the groves rejoicin' an all the
greenin' hills
A-lookin' glad and giddy with the rattle
O. the rills.
There's a twinkle in the NAPLES, there's
a whisper in the pines
An the hummin' bird is huntin' for the
mornin glory vines;
There's thrill of life pervadin' all the
mountains an the dells,
An music's in the breezes where the cat
tie shake their bells.
O. the country's growing brighter. an
the world in glory rolls;
The sunshine's streamin' whittier through
the windows of our souls;
The Lords unlocked his storehouse, with
all he's got to give,
AM if life would last forever, we'd just
live an live an live!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-29
THE THREE-sHEET POSTER

Oh, glory of the country town,
When on it We go swooping down.
Strike jay hotels, with beds of ease.
And landlords warranted to please
EXtol the three-sheet poster,
Laud We its virtues to the skies,
Its pictures, forms of lurid dyes.
That catch the hayseed'S lively taste!
Oh. hither bring the brush. the paste,
And raise the three-sheet poster
The stern old judge, upon his way,
fingers awhile, with feelings gay;
What is a. case of law to him?
Points. briefs. now wax supremely dim
Beside the three-sheet poster.
The doctor stops his shamOling gg,
And scratches his wise, rusty wig:
What cares he for his patients ills?
His varied potions, plasters. pills?
He likes the three-sheet poster!
The country teacher eyes its joys,
And howl with glee the farmers boys;
The parson turns a fearful eye,
While fascinated he goes by
Squints at the three-sheet posteri
The glorious banner of the free
Knows not such popl-Si rity!
For this waves ever g Sr the land
= The ferid, three-sheet poster!
Like lovely flow'rets of the field
To swift decay, alas twill yieidi
Without a single, warning note,
Down sweeps the predatory goat
And scoops the three-sheet poster
minneapolis Times.