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the depot went direct TO the Suffer Club.
With Colonel Burns 1 went to the Gov
errors room
Then and there the Governor told me
he had appointed me Police Commissioner.
That was the first intimation l had of it.
81 would not accept political position,
because l would not have anything to do
with politics except to help friend.
II want /, understood regarding the
Washoe Club, as certain statements have
been published that connect me with it,
The club Is leased from Madison & Burke.
They are good tenants, and are incor-
porated. But have nothing to do with
it, nor am l member. Only members
are allowed to play in the club. / cannot
see the object of connecting my name with
the club. because my store Is underneath
the rooms.
"With regard TO politics. did vote for
Cleveland, but l voted for Markham and
Estee. And | have always been friend
of Colonel Burns. I've been with him on
the Non-Partsan ticket and in this last
fight-that is l contributed to The cam
paign committees; and if it bad any effect
on anybody I'd tell him how was going
to vote. l am a Republican. though l
voted for Cleveland.
II shall try to work in harmony with
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shocked him as he said, and, as he subse-
uuently remarked. the necessity for a
new method of governing the municipality
was never more strikingly illustrated.
Here is what he says:
II want to say that l think the appoint
ment very injudicious one. 1t is an out
rage Oh the people of San Francisco, and
it goes t., show the urgent necessity OF the
city having a new charter to manage Its
own affairs without having them managed
from Sacramento, or a3v other source. l
don't think it is a fit nomination, and
most certainly disapprove OF 1T.
There are lots of gentlemen in this
city better qualified for the position. LII
the great Republican party cannot get
better man than that for the position l
would be greatly surprised.
"Gunst is a man who jumped out of the
Democratic ranks into the Republican
party not very long ago. 1t was a stag
gerer to me to see him appointed Police
Commissioner by Republican Governor.
Now don't you think there are plenty OF
good Republicans who could have filled
that position very ably and also acceptably
to the people of San Francisco"
Mr.. Menzies stopped speaking and fell
into a contemplative mood, from which he
was aroused by question If he drew any
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into consideration Of the subject purely
as matter of morals.
81 can hardly tell what its effect may be
on the moral tone of the city," continued
Mr.. MeuZies, "though l am of the opinion
it certainly will have its peculiar influence
outside of San Francisco. What will
other cities think of San Francisco now
am surprised at Governor Markham. for
this is positively an insult to his own
party, to the better element of his party.
Very likely Mr.. Gunst expects the
mantle of Colonel Burns to fall upon him,
and that be will then be the Republican
boss hereafter in San Francis
Mr.. Menzies talked awhile about the
charter on which he is engaged with the
other Freeholders. ut is difficult to say
just now." he added, what will be done
with it. We have only thirty days to
frame the charter. whereas the time ought
to be more than twice as long. The la W
gives ninety days after election for the
work, but six weeks have elapsed before 1t
was known who were elected as Free
holders to formulate this charter, and
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PAPAL INTERFERENCE
Objections Raised to 1t by Tacoma
Secret Societies.
Large Meeting, in Which the Late
Edict Was Severely Con-
demned.

TACOMA, Jan. GA meeting attended
by fully 1000 persons was held in Armory
Hall this afternoon under the auspices of
the A. P. A.. the Knights of Pythias, the
Odd Fellows and the Sons of Temperance,
to protest against the recent edlct of the
Pope placing the latter three secret soce-
ties under the ban of the Catholic church.
G. W. Van FOssen. president Of the State
A. ?. A, made speech of half hours
duration reviewing Papal interference in
the affairs of European countries and the
United States.
G. w. Gallagher, a Congregational min
lister. spoke in behalf of the Odd Fellows.
He declared this order was thoroughly
Christian and emnently humane in teach
ing and practice. He briefly reviewed its
history and enumerated it's charitable
deeds. Why the Pope did not want Cath
olics to be Odd Fellows was because the
Catholic church to exist must confine the
mental visions of its members to the mar
row channels of ignorance, superstition
and fear. To go into Odd Fellowship
broadened mans mind and therefore IN.
fitted him to be Catholic.
Rev. B. F. BATTERY, Congregational
uliulStcI, SpOh6 DEitlly as Don Oh LEM
perance. 1t stood the Pope we'll in hand
to place temperance under the ban, he
declared, since four-fifths of the
members OF the Catholic church are
keepers of dives. saloons and gam
bling joints. He was willing for any
American to hold whatever religious views
he pleased. but the Pope and the Cath Ollie
church must keep their hands off of Ameri-
can institutions.
State Senator Ed Taylor. a knight of
Pythias. created merriment by charging
Van Fossen and Representative Fred Tay-
lor. president and secretary of the State
A. P. A, with bribing the Pope to issue
his edict so as to drive all Catholics from
other societies into the A. P. A., the only
society left not under the ban. The Sen
ator said the Pope's edict had made A.
2. AS. out of the 55,00O,00O Protestant IS
and half of the 100000 Catholics In the
United States. The only Catholics who
upheld it were the ignorant and foreign
born.
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the old Police Commissioners and to do
as they have done-to work for the best
interests of the city.
81 would not be mixed up in politics be-
cause l have too good a business. I'm in
terested in the bill posting company, the
AL Hayman Company, and my business is
growing rapidly in Portland. as well as in
this city.
II recognize that the Police Commission
er's is an honorable appoin tment. There
is nothing to it bat honor, and if the Police
Commissioner wants to Gil his contract
he must look out for the interests of the
citizens.
Regarding the sporting part OF State
ments about me, all l have really is the
reputation. pretty much. | treat all men
alike who come into my store, no matter
who or what they are. whether merchant
or workingman or sporting man.
VERY often money has been left at
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and many of which called him away from
the city was the only reason given.
ut came complete surprise to me-" he
said. 1.-THE appointment of Mr.. Gunst was
made at Mr.. Burns request"
number of Senators Of both political
faiths were asked for opinions upon the
sudden move, but they professed TO have
none except that Burns own explanation
must be accepted.
Senator Percy Henderson, a Democrat,
said: II think Burns is about tired out
with his political experience. He is
wrapped up in his horses. He was at the
racetrack day after day when other people
were doing politics. His mines. too, must
absorb much of his time"
A member OF he third" House, how
ever. claimed to know that Burns resigned
because he feared an Investigation into
his course in using his Office for political
ends
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further delay was caused by legal compli-
cations. 1t really seems to me that the
election laws were made to cover corrup-
ton of all kinds and defeat the will OF the
people. Judging from past experiences
fear that the charter may meet tate SIM
liar to those that have gone before.
but just look at this present instance.
Surely the people must see how absolutely
necessary it is for San Francisco 10 have
different way of managing its own ousl-
ness. Of course if the charter becomes
law all this shall be undone. Ana then
San francisco shall have men OF It's own
selection in charge of the police force"
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inference from Governor Markham's APP
pOntment.
Really l could not say" he answered.
after briefly celebrating on the point.
"The man is in a general manner a
sport" be continued. referring to Nose
Gunst, ga betting man. | understand he
runs a poker club in this city. but only
know him by sight.
The effect Of the appoin tment is prob.
lematcal so far; it remains to be SEEN
But from his associations l should think
it would give immunity to a certain fra
ternity that promenades Kearny street
people who patronize his saloon. gambling
place, cigar-stOre and so Cd. However. l
believe he will be a minority on the board.
at least L should hope so. Anyhow, /
don't think he is the right person to be
made Police Commissioner. by any
means"
From this view INSTRUMENTATION dritted
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With the charters Inauguration OF course
a reW Board of Police Commissioners
would have to be appointed, and that
would remove the present commission from
Office. The Judge thought this change
would be a good one, as 1t means that
Police Commissioners in future Will De
chosen by the people of San Francisco and
be subject to removal at Intervals. Like
Stewart MeDzies, he remarked that the
appointment. Of Moses Gupst as successor
to D. NJ. Burns suggested the Importance
of charter for the city.
About the appointment" said the
Judge, 81 think it is as good one, if not
better. than that of Colonel Burns-that
is. iudging from what I've heard OF the
two men. / have no knowledge OF
Mr.. Gunst beyond what l have
read in the papers and heard to-
day. Burns was appointed with his record
rs Clerk of Yolo County and in his office
of State at Sacramento. MIR. Gunst may
be all the papers say about him and yet he
would not be worse than his predecessor.
But what good does it do now to complain
The people may kick Tor day or two, and
then it is all forgotten and taken as mat
Ter OF course.
This is not Markham's work exelu-
siyely. Burns did 1t. 1t is Burns who
had Gunst appointed. l don't suppose
there can be any doubt upon that point, do
you?
1--WE are such a congi0merate people
here there is no strong public sentiment
regarding right or wrong. The very men
who form vigilance committees are the
men who will not serve on juries if they
can avoid it. But they will 60 about crying
that the courts are corrupt while letting
every Tom, Dick and Harry fill their
places-the rsgtag and bobtail that can be
bought or are too stupid TO render an in
telIgent decision.
"Aad what is the result of it all? Cor
Tuption has the ascendancy, the moral
tone of the community is debased and the
people accept all manner Of political evils.
with a little kicking to be sure, but moth
ing moreno bold stand against the evils
of the community, no rising of their indig-
nation. Why. in New York the Lexow
committee mad strong support from the
people, without ich il could accomplish
nothing. l don't believe a similar COM
mittee in San Francisco could succeed,
because simply it would not have the
backing of popular healthy sentiment.
"And now we may have an example of
popular indifference. There may be an
objection to the appoinme Of Mr.. Gunst,
but il will not last a second day-the
same, indeed, as when Colonei Burns re-
ceiVed his appointment from Markham"
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my place in election times or the like
left in my care as stakeholder. But
[ don't say that it was my money
that / would bet. Now, with regard
TO racing matters. l will explain them.
Mr.. Tom Williams, Colonel Dan Burns,
Mr.. Flood, Mr.. Louis Lissak and myself
formed partnership for no other purpose
than to hold winter race meetings in San
Francisco. thinking it would be a benefit
to the city to have winter racing here
whereby business houses and hotels would
reap benefit, and no doubt it has proved
itself benefit up to the present time.
81 think that covers the ground pretty
we'll, and 1t is but a plain statement of
facts"
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ELklNS AGAINST THE FIELD.
Fight for the Senatorship i'm West
Virginia.

PARKERsBURG. w. Va. Jan. 6.-The
Legislature meets at Charleston next
Wednesday. An exceedingly interesting
fight is on for the United States Senator
ship from West Virginia to succeed Sena-
tor J. NJ. Camden. There are five candi-
dates-N. E. Whitaker of the FRS It
Congressional District, G. C.Sturgis of the
Second, John b. Floyd of the Third, John
A. Hutchinson Of the Fourth and S. B..
Elkins of the Second. Il will be Elkins
against the field. with the present pros
poets favorable to Elkins. The election of
Senator occurs January %
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AT BURNS REQUEST.
Markham's Explanation of the
Appointment.
The Governor Appears to Share the
General Surprise Over the
Peculiar Selection.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6.-The resign alton
of Dan Burns from the position of Police
Commissioner and the appointment in his
place of NJ. A. Gunst was matter of the
most passing interest in this city to-day.
Burns was not visible on the streets nor at
the hotels during the day and this after
noon quietly took the train for San Fran
cisco.
The affair was scarcely mentioned in the
hubbub and clamor that prevailed every
where for Office
Governor Markham being asked as to
the motives given by Burns for the action
said that business demands upon his time
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FATAL STABBING.
Result of the Fickleness of a
Woman

DENVER. Jan 6-Chris Vohn, gamb-
Ter of considera bic local prominence, was
fatally stabbed by George Davis this even
ing in block in the center of the city.
Davis had recently been displaced byVohn
in the affections of George Adams. and it
was in the latter's room that the affair oc-
CURED. Vohn was slashed in twenty
places, his throat being cut from ear 20
ear. Davis was also badly injured. The
latter Immediately gave himself up at
police headquarters. Vohn was barely
alive at midnight Miss Adams, over
whom the trouble occurred. is said to have
come from prominent and respectable
family at Emporia, Kans.
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SUMMONED BY WIRE.
Gunst Says lie Was Called to Sac.
ramentO bV Markham.

Mr.. Gunst returned from Sacramento
Yesterday. and after receiving the con-
gratulaiions of friends during the after
noon. spent the evening with his family at
the Baldwin Theater.
"The night before last" he said, while
telling how he received the APPOINT
ment of Police Commissioner, 81 re-
ceiyed a telegram to 90 up to Sac
ramento at once. L telegraphed back
that l could not go, because we
were busy In the store taking stock.
Another dispatch came. and so 1 went up
to Sacramento on the A. n. train yester.
day and arrived there at 1920 P. NJ From
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AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
flow the Appointment Has Been
Received There.

The resignation of Commissioner Burns,
and the prompt appointment OF Mose A.
Gunst as his successor, was at first dis
believed at police headquarters.
Captain Lees was asked what he thought
of the newly appointed commissioner and
he replied: 81 have no reason to believe
but that Mr.. Gunst will make good COM
missioner"
There seemed to be general disposition
to say little. Even although published in
the press, some were inclined To believe
that the papers had been hoaXed and that
there would be a contradiction this morn
ing. Others thought the appointment was
good one, as Mr. GunsG was shrewd
man Of the world and mixed with those
who naturally sharpened his wits. There
fore he would make good Commissioners,
SO they argued.
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Struck bY a Cold Wave,

ST. PAUL, Jan. 6.-From to IA inches
of snow fell in Minnesota from s O'clock
last night to s O'Clock this morning. The
storm Is followed by frigid wave of great
intensity. Al 8 o'clock 1t was from IL to
Is degrees below zero at all Minnesota
points north of CrookstOD. At Edmonton
1t had dropped TO % below. Signal service
reports indicate that the wave will move
rapidly south and east and last forty
eight hours.
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TObiu Is Peticent.

Police Commissioner r. J. Tobin asked
to be excused from discussing the appoint
ment of Mr.. Gunst, following the resigna-
ton Of his associate on the commission, ID.
III. Burns. He admitted that he knew The
new Commissioner, though not an intimate
acquaintance of his.
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Strike Ended.

BEAVER FALLS. Pa. Jan. 6.-The trou-
Bile in regard to the cut in wages at the
works of he American AK and Tool Com.
pany is about at an end, ana the works
will reopen soon.
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HE STRONGLY DIsAppRovEs.

Stewart Menzies CriticiZes the Ap-
pointment Very Harshfy.
Stewart Menzies relinquished his work
on the new charter Yesterday to give ex-
preston TO his sentiments regarding the
appointment Of Gunst as Police Commits
sioner. The action of Governor Markham
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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-12
A Forty Foot Fence,

The erection of fence 40 feet long and
1S feet in height in Roseville, n. j., has
caused sensation. 1t has been erected
near the dividing line of the yards of
houses occupied by two sisters-Miss Anna
Bradley and Mrs Wilbur II. Lyon. The
two women are daughters of the late Dan
lei Bradley. There are two other daugh-
tiers also, both of whom live with Anna
When Mr.. Bradley died several years ago
he left Anna who was his eldest daughter
as executriX of the estate and provided
that the income should be divided between
the four daughters. Mrs Lyons made n
demand for her share of the income. 1t
was not paid and legal proceedings wcro
begun. This led to difference between
the sisters, and some persons says that is
why the fence was erected.-Philadelph
Ledger.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-12
GOLD IN ALASKA.
A Kentucky Boy Amasses a Fortune In "a
Short Time.

A letter received at Hutchinson, KY, by
Postmaster AlonzO Morrow from his son
recites a fascinating story of the hard
ships endured by those in search of gold
in the frozen northwest.
Morrow and a comrade left Douglas
City, and with 800 pounds of baggage each
started March Is for Circle City, jour
ney Of more than 1000 miles over noun
tains, lakes and rivers, with the vigorous
climate and the inhospitable Indians and
Eskimo and fierce bears to confront them.
Circle City is inside the arctic circle,
near the junction Of the Porcupineand the
great Yukon rivers, and Morrow writes
that $40 a day is paid for help to the mines
and mills and cites instances where indi-
viduals have prospected Independently
and in a season, from June 10 to Sept. 10,
have amassed from So, 800 to SIT 900 in the
precious metal.
The season is short and during the win
ter the thermometer plays around 40 and
so degrees below zero. Morrow writes
that he had plenty of money and expected
to get much more at Circle City this sum.
mer.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-04-12
AN ALUMINIUM EAR.
How Science Has Come to the Aid of an
Afflicted Englishman.

We have had people with glass eyes, por-
celain teeth and artificial whiskers, and
now along comes a man with an aluminium
ear. He is SO years of age and was adj
mitted into the Queens hospital ut Biz
mingham, England, in April, 1898, with
an epithclioma of the left auriclc.
The greater part of the diseased ear was
cut off by the attending surgeon, and ii
plaster of paris cast was taken of the left
side of his head. Then an artificial ear was
built up in wax to match the healthy ono
on the opposite side. This bogus ear was
then made in vulcanite and aluminium,
tinted and enameled to harmonize with
the complexion. No artificial contrivance,
such as a spectacle frame, was made use of
to support the aluminium ear, and adhesion
to the head was effected by means of a sat
urated solution Of mastic in absolute alco-
hol.
The man now can hear as we'll as ever,
but he takes care to sleep on his right side
at night so rs not to break off his new ear.
At the same time he has no fear Of having
it frost bitten, and he is probably the only
man alive who could even partly comply
with the request Of Mark Antony, Lend
me your ears. New York World.