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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30
. DISASTROUS CLOUD BURST.
Half the Business Part of a New Mexico
Town Washed Away

Ell PAsso, Texas, July % Silver
City, N, M. was visited Sunday night
by the most disastrous washout in its
history. The town is located on the
side of a bill, and in a gulch. A cloud
burst above it, and almost without
warning, a tremendous avalanche of
waters swept over the town from sew
eral points. Probably half the bueineFs
part was was washed away, and in the
main street the sand al d debris was
piled up TO the windows of houses. The
postoffce building was destroyed, and
the fremont and Broadway Hotels
we're wrecked in fact, houses tumbled
down all over the town. Gjllett & Son
Ii st $4,000 worth of stock. Bridges
were washed away, and five miles of
the Santa Fe track was torn up. The
weather is still threatening.
The loss is estimated at $3.50, 600.
Silver City had 5000 inhabitants.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30
A BLUFF.
Not so Strong as They Claim to Be in
Their organs-News Not Financial.

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tRtchmond Starr
ARLINGTON, July 24.-Despite the
rocenC apparent adverses of the silver
HIoH IL us becoming more and more clear
thaG q gold men are mo SO far in the
ascendency as they would have the
puOic believe. The action of the con-
Ventlon in Kentucky, instead of being
d victory for the gold men, is admitted
on all sides to have been a piece of
co"ardIce OF the worst description. 1t
- UfUe Gnat h administration was in
uoTse ca In the notable convention, but
UHen Gne Endorsement was done in so
POI a manner that it amounts
W 11IGle or nothing. The nomination
OF hardin, who was generally acknowl-
eoged TO be a radical silver man. and
VINO was outspoken in his opposition
20 q Cleveland administration, de-
q great deal from even the par
GlaI endorsements.
OGher causes for the revival of CON.
hdence in the silver ranks are found in
the fact that in Georgia, notwithstand
ing the attempts of Secretary Hoke
Smith to divide the sllverites, the great
mass of the people remain true to the
cause. Those familiar with the situa
tlou say there is no doubt as to the
Az OA4OS IL VLO SeOJO w E4ANOLs 141S SSAN
men have been driven to desperate
straits and among other things have
been trying to show that Speaker Crisp
is unfrieDdly, or at least is not in favor
OF free silver. Speaker Crisp states
emphatically hat his position On the
question is we'll known, and that he
has not changed his views one iOta. lC
Is true certain members of the delega
ton have seer fl to declare themselves
in favor Of the financial policy of the
administration, but they are confined
TO members of the delegation VIII have
never been clRsRed as earnestly devoted
to the silver Cause.
The conventions in Missouri and Ohio
are looked upon as fraugh5 with great
interest to both sides Of the issue. In
Ohio 1t is probable that the convention
will straddle the / sue, as both SIDES do
not appear to have the confidence eum
Clent to cCm9 out with a frank and
open declaration The latest resolution
suggested and which may be offered
by the administration man, under the
leadership Of Senator BrIce and which
would probably be accepted by the
silverites, declares the financial course
of the present administration TO have
been in strict accord with the platform
s d Opted by the Democratic party at
Chicago in 1892, and that it represents
the principles of the Democratic party
TO day. Certainly such a resolution as
the foregoing would be neither CIT DIT
able nor honest, for every body knows
that the financial policy of the admin
istration has been in direct antagonism
to every declaration Of the party plat
form adopted at Chicago in 1892, but
platforms amount to nothing, and the
worse the straddle the better $50 the
politicians seem to imagine) thecnances
for Democratic success.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30
THE TWO NEW BATTLEsHIPs.
They Are to Have Machinery Weighing
Eleven Hundred Tons.

WASHINGTON, July "a After two
long sessions to-day, the Naval Board
on Construction decided the last dis
puted point connected with the plans
for the two new battleships authorized
by the Naval Appropriation bill for
the current year. This RELAXED to the
weight of the machinery, Chief Con
structor Hichborn cOntending that not
more than 1000 tons weight should be
allowed, while Engineer in Chief Mel
vile held that he needed an allowance
of 200 tons for the machinery in order
to give the shiqs IL, 600 horse power
and their reqtired speed of Is knots per
hour. The result of the discussion was
practically q compromise, 100 tons
being allowed for the weight and 10, 500
horsa power insured.
It ives urged in behalf of the maxi
mum weight proposed that it would be
unfair to Secretary Herbert to reduce
the power of the machinery, and thus
place him in jeopardy of not securing
as good results in speed and durability
as those allowed by some of his prede-
cessors who had held the view that it
was better to have heavy machinery
and a surplus of horse power, rather
than narrow both down to the finest
estimate of the requirements. Secre-
tary Herbert will have to pas upon the
recommendation of the board. He
has already approved the view of a
majority of its members that the new
gunboats should have the innovation
of double decked or two-story turrete,
armed by thirteen inch and eight-inch
guns.
The report to the Secretary recon-
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THE YELLOW FEVER IN cusA
Fifty Nine Deaths in Two Weeks and
Many More Cases.

WASHINGTON, July 23-The reports
received by the Marine Hospital Ser
vice from Cuba to day show for the
week ending July 2OGb, there were
eighteen deaths from yellow fever, and
fifty four new cases. For che week
ending July 18Th, there were forty-one
deaths in Santiago de Cuoa. The officer
making the report says that the death
rate has rapidly increased, and the
number of sick in Santiago de Cuba can
be counted by hundreds.
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STATUE TO GENERAL HANCOCK.
An Effort Will be Made to Raise tho
Money Among Confederate Veterans.


WASHINGTON, D. c., July % Steps
were taken at one of the river resorts
just below Washington last night, look
ing to the ere ction in Ne~ Oclears Of a
statue to General w. s Hancock, the
hero of Gettysburg. The SUBJECT was
fully discussed at the excursion given
by Confederate veterans, and attended
by several hundred Grand Army men
as invited guests. Arrangements for
this work have been put in the hands
OF General Hecb, and aplan will soon
be outlined for raising a fund among
the soldiers who served in the COnfed-
crate army. 1t was thought to be
fitting that a statue should be erected
in a representative city of the extreme
South, the idea having been suggested
by the recent erection in Chicago by
Union veterans, of a monument to the
SIX thousand Confederate dead buried
there.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30

mending the conclusions reached by
the board TO day will also contain a
recommendation that the armored belt
around each ship shall not extend more
than 5 feet 6 inches below the water
line when the ship has 25 feet draught.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30

Miss Antique (taking seat politely
nroffered): ''Tbank you my little man.
Won have been taught to be polite, /
am clad to see. Did your mother tell
Won to always give up your seat to
iadies9" Polite boy: "No'm, not to all
ladies; only to old ladies. "7GOOd
Form.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-07-30
FLOODS TaROUGH EASTERN
KANSAS.
Much of the Country Under Water
Bridges ard Fumes DESTROYED.

Bridges ard Fumes Destroyed.
DODGE CITY, Kansas, July "A The
country eas5 of Nepes.a, Kansas, has
been flooded by the heaVT rains which
have prevailed since last sunday.
The Arkansas river is eighteen feet
six inches above low water mark at La
.Jnnta. Col. four inches higher than
il ever was before. The reside nts OF
the low lands have been compelled to
seek higher ground: o ooo e..
The country wagon bridge, 1000 feet
long, has been washed away, ny otner
bridges and fumesha Oeen aestroyed.
from Ia .Junta, has been damaged 20
that trains cannot pass.
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have turned into the treasury $144, 460 63
IN the thirteen days we have been col
lectjnp -
VALLEY ROAD STOCK.
Many Shareholders Sign the Pooling
Agreement = Preparations for
Big Engineering Work.

A continuous stream of shareholders in
the Valley road passed through the offices
at 321 Market street yesterday. They had
received requests to sign the stock-pooling
agreement, and responded promptly,
placing their stock in the hands of the
board of trustees for positive safety against
manipulation by fnanciers, who in the
absence of such trust might endeavor to
obtain control of sufficient shares to vote
against the purposes for which the Valley
road was organized.
Every stakeholder who visited the Office
yesterday signed the agreement cheerfully,
so that already the great majority of the
stock has been pooled.
Part of the third story of the building at
321 Market street has been fitted up for a
large draughting room for the engineering
department. 1t was finished yesterday,
and the draughtsmen will move in to-day.
Owing to the increased volume of Chief
Engineer Storey's business, he will have
two offices on the second floor. The new
rooms will accommodate large force of
men who will be put at work Immediately,
transcribing field notes and drawing maps
of the San Joaquin Valley, where sur
veyed for the new railway.
Charles Holbrook, one OF the most
energetic men on the board of directors,
left for the East last night. His absence
will in no way affect the board, as all bust
ness now pending is we'll in hand, and he
can be spared for short vacation after his
labOrS.
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the musical numbers. Frank Coffin, the
well-known tenor, filled in the intermis-
sions between the appearances of the stars
of the evening. His songs were tasteful Sc
lections well rendered, and his quota of ap-
plause was as well received as it was freely
given.
Of the two readers Miss Gilmore is much
the more pleasant, although she lacks the
voice of Mr.. Blinn. Mr.. Blinn reads
rather fast for perfectly clear annunciation,
however, while no word of Miss Gilmore S
lines was lost upon the audience. Miss
Gilmore's reading of the scene of the re-
capture of Smike and the revolt of Nicho-
las, from Dickens nicholas Nickleby, -
was particularly good, as was also selec-
ton she read from BLEAK House." Mr..
Blinn's selections were good, but his rapid
reading marred his otherwise talented
efforts. The programme of both was COM
posed of selections from Joaquin Miller,
Sam Davis, Browning, Tennyson, Dickens
Kipling, Poe, Miss Wilcox, Carleton and
Aldrich
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MORE PRECINCTS NEEDED.

Judge Wallace on One Cause Of Crooked
Work in Elections.
In speaking of the conviction of P. M.
O'Connor for refusing to sign the tally
sheets, Judge Wallace said yesterday that
one need of the City was more precincts.
''The city of New York." he said, "has
proportionately twice as many precincts
as we have, and. in consequence, dis
patches the work of counting the ballots
in an appreciably shorter time. There are
none of our all-night sessions, and expect
ing men to be eternally vigilant without
sleep.
''Now. in this case, this man O'Connor,
who, / understand, bears very high char
acter, was worn out and was obliged to
leave his post. In New York the result of
the elections from the entire city is known
few hours after the last vote is cast
II have addressed communication to
the Board of Freeholders, embodying my
suggestion for additional precincts, and I
think it is a very important matter. By
having fewer voters at each, the expense
would be maintained at least about equal
to the expense at present"
Judge Wallace also referred to the prac-
tice in New York of burning the ballots
Immediately after they have been recorded
as worthy of consideration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-01
THE CH|LDREN'S FOURTH,
Members of the Reception
Committee Outline the
Ladies' Work.
FUN FOR THE YOUNGSTERS
Arrangements Being Made by the
Managers for the Entertain
ment of Young Folk.

A meeting of the reception committee of
the general body which has charge of the
celebration to be held on the Fourth of
July met in the rooms of the general COM
mlttee yesterday afternoon. In session
with them were a number of ladies who
will assist in the entertainment of guests,
and who will take charge of the children
for the day will have its attraction for the
little folk as well as its patriotic ceremo-
MES for those of more mature years.
The children-what to do with them and
how to entertain them-was the main
question under consideration at the meet
ing, and in its discussion the ladies took
prominent part. Mrs. Cooper suggested
that Golden Gate Park, with it's merry-go-
round, swings, patient and long cared dom
keys, its green swards, band and opportu-
mites for childish enjoyment, was the
place to gather the youngsters on the Ma
tons birthday if the committee desired
to entertain them.
Mrs. Knell was equally enthusiastic on
the proposition of entertaining the young
folk, but her idea was to give more time
and thought to those who were shut up for
the whole year and could get no glimpse
OF the outside world until kindly hand
helped them out into the open and showed
them what was beyond the walls of their
adopted home. She said that the orphans
should be thought of first and if anything
was done for the children that they should
hold first place in all plans.
The reception committee was not willing
to decide the question by itself, SO it was
determined to place the matter in the
hands of the ladies of the committee and
let them provide for the children in what
ever way they saw fit. The ladies will
therefore have full charge of the children
when they assemble to view professions,
listen to brass bands aud make merry on
the glorious Fourth.
The question of stands, both for adults
and children, caused considerable discus
sion, but that, too, was finally left to the
ladies. A stand 600 feet long and capable
of seating 5000 children will be erected,
and whatever child enters must do so by
the invitation of the ladies of the commit
tee. 1t is expected that the inmates of the
different orphanages will be invited and
seated, too, before others are admitted
The contract of furnishing flowers for
the celebration Is just now the main one
before the reception committee next to
that of finance. Liberal contributions of
blossoms are expected, and after some
talk upon the subject this, too, was left in
great measure to the ladies.
Miss Eliza Keith and Miss Mary Bates
will be asked to see to the reception of
these fragrant invoices, and the ladies of
che committee will have to see that they
are distributed.
The ladies will meet frequently during
the coming week to solve the problems
which have been left in their charge.
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YSAYE CHAMBER CONCERT,
The ViOIinist Makes His One
Appearance Without an
Orchestra.
The Magnificent Sum 1t Would Cost
Oakland to Secure His
Services.

chamber concert, given last night in
the California Theater by Ysaye, assisted
by Lachaume, proved to be the most ex-
cellent entertainment that the Belgian
violinist has yet given in San Francisco.
The Kreutzer Sonata was played with
classic refinement and wealth which re-
vealed the higher qualities of the music.
Vieuxtemp's Concerto No. Tin one
movement) was performed by Ysaye with
a brilliancy that aroused the first clamor-
Gus burst of enthusiasm of the evening.
Wieniawskis Polonaise No. l brought
this enthusiasm to climax, Ysaye being
recalled again and again with applause.
The Wieniawski Polonaise indeed gives
Ysaye splendid scope for displaying his
wonderful virtuosity. Seeing that an en-
core could scarcely be resisted, he came on
at last with his violin, to the great delight
of the audience, and played Gypsy dance
by Sarasale, which he played at several of
his concerts at the Baldwin.
Lachaume, in addition to ably accom-
panying Ysaye, played two solos, an cal
legro de Concert" by G1raud and LISTS
second Hungarian" rhapsodie. Ysaye's
grand farewell concert, which takes place
with full orchestra will be his last appear
ance, as he leaves for the East this even
ing.
4 number of enthusiastic Oakland ladies
and gentlemen are anxious to see Ysaye
start conservatory in their midst, and
Ysaye has expressed himself as charmed
with the prospect also, under certain con-
ditions. He will not undertake to settle in
the City of the Oaks for a shorter period
than five years, and $500, 600 must be guar
anteed as condition of his doing so.
With 500, 900 year at his disposal Ysaye
would bring out four other soloists as great
as himself and they would conduct their
conservatory on the European plan.
Eugene d'Albert, the court pianist at
Weimar, and Holman, the bushy- haired
cellist. who is such an idol in London, are
two whom Ysaye has suggested.
If the $500, 900 can be raised and Ysaye
can persuade d'Albert to resign the posi-
ton once occupied by List, and Holman
will consent to leave his European ad-
mirers, and the other two great virtuosi
can be procured, then Oakland will become
the greatest musical center in America
but $4,000 is a large sum of money to
raise.
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isterial party, 124 of the opposition 43 I'M
certain, IS second ballot.

isterial party, 124 of the opposition, 43 I'M
certain, IS second ballot.
"Crispi, president of the Ministerial
Council, returned by nine constituencies,
will probably choose Palermo. Barbato, one
of the socialists condemned for disturb
ances in Sicily, now serving his term in
prison at Intra, failed to secure election in
Palermo, but was elected in Milan. I'M
briani failed at Corato, but Sansevero re-
turned him. Bcsco, convict like Barbato,
was elected at Palermo. Felice Cavallotti,
defeated by his former constituency of
Corteolona, was elected by Piacenza.
son the eve of the elections several ar
rests of socialistic voters we're made in
Rome. On account of this Cavallotti will
ask that the elections in the Fourth Dis
trict in Rome, which returned Crispi, be
declared null and void.
"On Tuesday a bomb was discovered in
Rome, which the police believe was con-
structed to explode on the day of the
elections.
Among the most notable elections were
those of Rudini, Giolitti, Zanardelli, Bovio,
Brin, Colombo.
Altogether the struggle was a very
lively one, but was without violence. ex-
cepting some slight disorders at Naples. ?"
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THE SALARIES HELD OUT.
Employees of the City on the
Anxious Seat About
Payday.
ALMsHoUsE OUT OF BREAD.
Contractors VIII Be Paid Unless En-
pIoyes Protest-Banks to Help
Out.

Again the financial slough in which the
City has been laboring for some time has
sent something like thrill of alarm
through the City Hall. The City Treasu.
rer has posted notice over the pay.
window of his Office giving notice in terse
terms that the General fund is ex
hausted." This seems strange in view Of
the fact that the City treasury contains
more than 81 600 900 in gold coin.
Auditor Broderick was engaged yester.
day in auditing the demands of supply
contractors, while those of the salary-list
which are paid out of the general fund and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-01
ALONG THE WATER 'FRONT.'.
Adventure of the Pilot Boat
Young America in the
Breakers.
DROWNING OF AN ENGINEER.
Dismissals and Appointments
Among the Employees of the
Harbor Commission.

The Harbor Commissioners are shaking
up affairs in their territory, and a number
of things and employees are booked for a
change.
The large sidewalk sign of the North
Pacific Coast Railroad Company at the
Sausahto ferry landing was the subject of
a contention yesterday morning. Presi-
dent Colnon sent word to President Stet-
son that the sign would have to be taken
down. No attention was paid to the mott
fication, and in the afternoon force of
Harbor Commission employees appeared
upon the scene with their tools. The large
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Drunkard,s Sudden Death.

An autopsy was held yesterday on the re-
mains of James Cronin, the bartender at the
racetrack, who was found in dying condition
at the corner of Seventh avenue and street
last Thursday night. 1t was found that death
was caused by hemorrhage of the brain caused
by conclusion. Whether it was the result of
fall or blow the physician could not state
The deceased was so years of age, and had been
drinking heavily for week. The police are
investigating the case ~
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stefano Linari and francesca Arata have
petitioned the Probate Court for letters of ad.
ministration over the estate of Andrea San.
guinetti, who died May 9, leaving an estate
valued at $4,000, consisting chiefly of promis-
sorry note for $4,000 and real estate in Santa
Clara County valued at $500. The estate
of the deceased, which also comprises property
in Italy, is left, after payment of half the com.
munity property to the widow, follows:
$500 to a nephew, Giovanni Llnari; property in
Italy to brother Nicola, the residue to Nicola
Sanguinetti, Maria Thula, Benedetta Cupello,
Teresa Linart and Catherine Linari.
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THE true test of baking powder is well
known to every housekeeper. 1t is to try
it in making bread, cake, etc., and we are
of the opinion that it will be impossible to
remove from the minds of our housewives
the conviction long ago formed from the
application of this practical test, that the
Royal does make the best, the most, and
the most wholesome
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-01

For many years the Government has
given its orders for Royal Baking Powder
in preference to all others, it being found
by the official examination superior to the
others in strength and purity and the only
baking powder that will keep and retain it's
strength in the climates of the various
countries to which it is sent by the depart
mentS
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A SUCCESSFUL RECITAL.

An Entertainment by Miss Gilmore, Mr.
Blinn and Mr.. Coffin.
Pretty little Beethoven Hall in the Savoy
Hote. was crowded last evening at the
readings given by Miss Daisy Gilmore and
Holbrook Blinn. The programme was a
long one, well selected, so far as the reci-
tations went, and of the highest order as to
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AS matter of useful information it NAV
be stated that whenever cooking receipt
calls for baking powder the "Royalp
should be used. The receipt will be found
to work better and surer, and the bread
biscuit, rolls, cakes, dumplings, crusts,
buildings, crullers or whatever made, will
be sweeter, lighter, fner-favored, more
dainty, palatable and wholesome.
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L'ITALIA'S ENTERPRISE.
1t Presents Its Readers With Full Re-
turns of the italian
EJocfinn

A special dispatch, giving the results of
the elections in Italy, was received yester-
day by the L Italia of this City.
The following is a translation:
'MILAN, 81 May, A. NJ.
''The following are the full results of the
political election: Elected--306 of the Min
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A New Philosophical Lodge.

The Golden Gate Lodge of the Theosophical
Society has been Incorporated with the follow
ing directors: D. J. Lamorre, w. j. Walters. E.
T. Lemieux, Elizabeth S. T. Wadham. Sophie
Henicke, Annie K. Botsford, Jessie c. Brodie.