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and that headquarters had been secured
at 2006 Mason street, where all informa-
tion would be given out.
Letters have been sent to Senior Estrada
Palma the leader of the Cuban Junta in
New York, asking permission 10 call q
mass meeting for the cause, and an
answer is expected shortly.
number of letters offering aid and
sympathy have been received, among
them one from sea captain, who says
that he Will take charge OF any vessel that
the club may send to Cuba with men and
arms.
The action of the people of Los Angeles
in giving pronounced expression OF sy m
pa;hy on behalf OF the Cubans and their
big fight for liberty has touched respon.
sive chord in t. is City. There is a strong
sentiment discovered by casual putting
of the question yesterday by CALL report
ers in favor OF following the example o!
the southern city and calling mass meet
ing for the same purpose.
"Such meetings should be held all over
the country so that the hands of Congress
may be held up in this matter" was the
general expression everywhere.
few were not disposed to 60 as far as
the Cameron resolution in declaring the
indepe ndence of the Cubans. but the ex-
preston was almost unanimous in favor
of calling public Meeting for the pur-
pose OF giving voice to the sentiment oil
The people of this great. City with regard
to the barbarous conduct of the war by
Spain.
Public mass-meetings, if held through
out the whole United States, would have
most salptary influence on Congress"
said James II. Barry. II believe as Ma
ton the United States would be right in
protesting against the barbarities OF the
Spanish government practicad upon the
go much further. The Cubans are fight
ing for liberty, as our forefathers fous ht.
They are fighting for freedom from the
cruel yoke of Spain. A people who have
shown so much patriotism and determine
t on to be free can never he conquered.
Millions have been spent, but billions
must be spent to suppress the rebels. and
even then doubt that they ever can be
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people to gain the recognition of other
people in these regards they must have a
capital and establish some form of gov
eminent. The Cubans hare not done so.
They are merely wandering and fighting
over the islands and, therefore, cannot be
classed as anything more than refugees
and insurrectionist'. Ny sympathies, as
public meeting, as some good may come
of that-by way of expressing our sy ympa-
thies."
Rabbi Voorsanger declares himself
strongly in favor of American inter. er.
ence In behalf of Cuba as against Spain in
the terrible war of extermination going
on in the beautiful island. He favors the
calling of public NEE ting to let Congress
know what the people OF this City think
about the matter.
II. E. Collier. SpE4ckels building, w. H.
Chapman and S. c. Milligan, offices in the
Mills building, all prominent attorneys.
are in favor OF recognizing the belligerent
rights of the Cubans.
Mayor-elect Phelan said:
II have followed with interest the
action of the President and of Congress in
the matter of the Cuban question, but
save formed no positive opinion as to the
wisdom OF the Presidents dilatorv tactics
or OF the apparent eagcrness of the Senate
to put this country on record in declaring
for the inde pendence of Cuba. This mat
ter is in the hands of the President and
Congress and l do not think that the
people of San Francisco, so remote from
the seat of war, can bring any knowledge
to a consideration OF the question. and
hence | am not in favor of a mass-meet-
ing. There appears to be no question
that the sympathy of the people of this
country is, on general principles, with
out examination of the facts, in favor
of the Cubans. Subject colonies are rot
regarded with favor oy the traditional
policy of the United States and inter
ference in the governments of the people
capable of seli-govern is, in the light
of American ideas, indie defensible..'
NJ. NJ. Miller, attorney and editor of the
San Francisco L gal News, would go
further than mere recognition-or at lea t
he believes that recognition would Itself
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A PASSING OPPORTUNITY.

Final Announcement Regarding Those
special Encyclopedia Dictionaries.
A few days ago the Pacific Coast News
paper Sy Indicate began distribution of a
mum Der of slightly marred sets, which
had accumulated in packing, unpacking
and handling the many thousands of
volumes which were some time since dis
tributed to readers to introduce the work.
The covers on one or more OF these
special sets were rubbed little-so little,
indeed. that few purchasers at the regu-
lar price of $42 to $40 set would have any
cause for Complaint.
AS matter of fact, these special sets
are Just as good as new for all practical
purposes, and would compare favorably
with any absolutely perfect $42 to $40 set
that had seen few days use in home,
library or office.
The price which the syndicate has ar
ranged for one of these special sets is
surely attractive tc any one earnestly de-
string to own a strictly high-grade refer
eEce work at trifiing cost.
The four volumes will be sent to any
address on payment of 81, and, if on ex-
animation, they are not as represented,
they can be returned and the money will
be refunded. Ii satisfactory, the small
balance is payable in easy monthly
amounts.
This i. certainly a rare opportunity,
especially Tor those who may have thought
the former low Introductory price even
too high for their means.
The value of the work, both as O die
tionary and an encyclopedias, is most
thoroughly appreciated by reader, and
they are besieging syndicate headquarters
at IA Sansome street 10 secure the sets.
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ACCIDENTS IN THE FOG.
The Orizaba Ran Into Fisherman's
Wharf and the Monticello
Went Aground.

went A&T TOunO.
The fog that came up in the bay in such
a hurry last Friday night was the cause of
several accidents. The Pacific Coast
Steamship Company's Orizaba, while on
her way from Port Costa, where she had
been delivering quantity OF ore at Selby's
smelling works, ran into Fisherman's
wharf The fog bell was not sounding at
the time, and Captain Won Helms, blinded
by the light from LON bard street slip, ran
his ship in too close and crashed into the
wharf. Over forty feet OF pillng was carried
away, and the damage TO the remainder
of the wharf was considerable. The
Orizaba was not injured, and she will get
away on her regular trip on Christmas
day as usual.
The California Navigation and Improve
ment Com pany's Leader, with three coal
harges and one lumber scow in tow, was
in collision with the same companv's 7.
G. Walker. The ium her scow was disabled
and had to be run on the mud flats.
The Vallejo steamer Monticello ran
ashore at 10 80 P. NJ. and remained there
hard and fast until $50 A. NJ. She was
then towed off by the Southern Pacific
Company's Herald, and proceeded on her
way. The Monticello was not damaged,
and was running as usual yesterday.
The new steam schooner Alliance started
on her first trip 10 Coos Bay yesterday.
She will bring down coal for the Coos Bav
Coal Company IN her hold and deckload
of lum ber.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's
Coos Bay is disabled at San Simeon. One
of the mooring lines caught in her wheel
and she cannot turn over the engines in
consequence. The Santa Rosa, now on
her way here from San Diego, will tow her
to San Francisco, and the Corona, now on
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at Nm at Thx1 a
The eCotssW We're xnd Exciting gadth Tha

suppressed. l am with Cuba and for the
Cuban patriots with all my heart as l am
always with the under dog when he IS
right in any fight"
Mr. Barry was very severe in his cri.i-
cism of Cleveland for his refusal to sane
ton the action OF Congress in recognizing
the belligerency o! the Cubans long ago.
He held that Ceveland's opposition was
nothing more than desire on his part to
save the property of some rich friends in
Cuba, which in case of Cuban indepen-
dence would be lost 10 them. Nothing
but the most vigorous action on the part
of Congress upheld by the expressed sem
timent of the whole people would cause
Cleveland TO agree even now TO the recog-
milton of the rights of the belligerents.
General J. II. Dickinson was very pro-
nounced in his opinion that Congress
should pass the Cameron resolution by
such majority as to leave Cleveland no
alternative but to sign it. He believed
that mass-meeting should be held at
once and strong expression OF the SYM
pathies Of the people for that resolution
and the fighting Cubans be given.
Joseph Leggett favored the movem ent.
Amy people struggling for liberty shou Id
have the warm, sym pathetic support of
the people of the United States-of all
other people, he said. "The expression
OF it should have been given long ago.
Had it been done in strong, dignifieu
way, befitting the character and strength
OF this big Nation, there would have been
no talk of war now. But Cleveland has
hemmcd and hawed and hesitated, en-
couraging the buster of Spain TO that
degree that now its feathers are up,
and any radical action is likely to be fol-
lowed by such rash steps on the part of
Spain as may not readily be retraced.
II do believe war would result from the
passage of the Cameron resolution even
now, but if we had taken the step which
we should have taken in the first place
there would have been no fear of it. Years
ago, when We were a comparatively weak
Nation, no little people ever entered upon
a struggle for their liberties on this conti-
nent that they did not receive a prompt
expression of the sympathy of this coun-
try and the fullest moral support. The
feeling sprarg spontaneously in the hearts
of the people and they never hesitated to
speak out. l am in favor. of course, of
calling a public meeting for the same pur-
pose now"
G. H. Cabaniss said: "My sympathies
are strongly with Cuba, of course. but as
matter of international law believe Olney
was ri 1t about it. l do not think the
time has come to recognize the Cubans as
having be&jgerent rights or for us to de-
clare their independence. In order for q
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her way down the coast, will carry her
passengers TO their destination.
The Merchants Exchange has received
the following:
PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 19.-The schooner
Lettitia, from Gusymas, reports that OH
December II while twenty miles southwest of
Cope lattery she passed through considerable
fresh sawed lumber and saw two bright
painted skiffs. The sea was too rough 10
make a close examination. 1t is supposed
that the lumber is the deckload of some out
ward bound vessel
Mrs. Captain Hogan arrived here from
Australia on the Marlposa. She came
here to join her husband, who is master
of the Chrysomene. She was taken i'll III
Newcastle, Australia, and had to remain
behind. Her husband was awaiting her
when the Mariposa docKed, his vessel
having been in port two weeks.
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go further and he favors it. "The recog-
milton of beligerent rights in Cuba, es-
pecially the declaration of independence,
will certainly lead to annexation. Cuba
would immediately be flooded with that
large class of young Americans who are
out of employment or who are fretting for
adventure They would be armed by
wealthy sympathizers. Vessels with arms
could leave our ports unchallenged and
the victory of Cuba would be made GER
tain. That would be the first step and the
second would follow. I am in favor of
calling the meeting Immediately, and the
offering of all the aid that such meeting
could ,,
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AUCTION >ALrS

RCes-Monday, December 81, at Golden Gate
Hall, 625 Suiter street, at A. H. TO l P N.
y SULLIVAN & SDoYLE-Tuesf lay. December %,
Horses and Buggies, etc, at 1918 Pacific avenue,
at IL O'Clock.
BY EAsToN q ELDRIDaE. TUESDAY, December
%, OH Paintings and Sketches, in Maple Hall,
Palace l otel. AZ 2:3O and z rs P. NJ.
EYEhsToN & + ELDRIDGx.-Tuesday. December
90 Real Estate at salesrooms, 63S Market ST.,
at 2 o'clock
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...DEcEMBER 20. 1896
ADJUSTMENTS

BALDWIN THEATER.-The Brownies.
COLUMBIA HFATER-''The Cotton King"
=. CRosco's CPERA-H oUsE-' The Fire Patrol"
ALcAzAR THEATER. Alabama
TIvoLI OPERA HOUSE, Jack and The Bean
stalk
oRPHEUM-High-Class Vaudeville.
y Ew. BUsR-sTREEr 1HEATER.-"T Queen Of
the Plains," Monday evening. December 81.
CIRCUS Roy AL-Eddy and Mason sts.--Prof. o.
R. Gleason, Monday, December 81.
CENTRAL PARK.-Rasebau.
RE ChUTEs AND SKATING RINK.-Daily nj
Haight street, one block east OF the Park
SUTRo BATHs-Bathing and performances
OAKLAND RA CE TRAcK.-Races tomorrow
COLLEEN GATE PARK-Golden Gate Park Band.
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efforts. In fact they have had SO much
encouragement that they have been COM
PEELED to change their headquarters and
hire a room where all can hear of the
progress of the movement.
President Jones reported last night that
the large mum Der Of people who had called
at the secretary's place of business to offer
aid had seriously lmpeded his business
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
Crookers Were Victorious.

The Imperial and Crocker football teams
tried conclusions at the Presidio athletic
grounds yesterday, the Crockers being vieto-
rious by a score of IA to o. The game, how
ever. was none the less exciting, as the lay-
ers were very evenly matched, and the I'M
perials deserve a great deal of crsdit for keep
ing the game down SO well, being gconsidera bly,
outclassed in weight. AS this was their first
match game the players were very nervous
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
OFFERS OF MONEY
AND ALSO OF MEN
Cuban Sympathizers Have
Established Regular
Headquarters.
LETTERS TO ESTRADA
PALMA.
A Sea Captain Wants to Take
a Ship 10 the Seat
o. War.
PERMISSION ASKED FOR a
MAss.MEETlNG.
Interviews With Prominent Men Who
Think That a Mass.M Letting
Should Be Called.
PERMISSION ASKED FOR
MASs.MEETlNG.

Those who have interested themselves
in the cause of Cuba libre are not COM
planning of lack of appreciation OF their
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
FOR GRAND LARCENY.
Albert w. Sisson Swears to a Complaint
oainsf Frank Hart

Against Frank Hart.
A warrant was issued yesterday on q
complaint, sworn to by Albert W. Sisson,
charging Frank Hart, a familiar character
about race tracks. with grand larceny
1t is understood the complaint IS based
upon transaction where Hart received
$4,000 with which TO fix a race at Ingleside.
Hart is said to be at present in New Or
leans. The complainant is young man
of considera bic means
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been busy for two days in getting
things ready for the occasion and the
cabins of he Glenesslin showed their
SIX Il. Every ything was in apple-rie order
and the dining-i DOM would have done
credit to the best appointed house in San
Francisco. The vessel was decked with
flags and her handsome appearance can
be judged from the accompanying sketch.
Among the guests were Captains Lonnen
OF the lakewood, Fraser of the Snaigow,
MouIton of the Pegasus, Smith and wife
of the Fairport, Peters of the Centesima,
Shaw of the Queen OF England, Pitt of the
Sutley. Wilson of the ferry steamer Sausa-
Tito and his two sons, Masters Frank d.
and Douglas b., Spencer of the Largie-
more, Frame of the Northernhay, Nc
Kinnou OF the Belsord. Jones Of the Ira
vancore, P arse of the MoTeton, Hatfield
OF the Lancing, Caddell of the Cloncaird
and others.
Among the outsiders, as they may be
called, were DR.. Chalmers, the local quar-
antine officer, and Alexander McBoyle.
Both of these gentlemen assisted in
great measure in making the regatta and
subsequent social gathering success.
Then there were d. B. Murphy, Leo w.
Shea, Commodores Harrison and Cutie
of the yacht clubs at Sausalito, Captain
and Master Hunt of San Francisco, Mr..
and Mrs, Reuben Robinson, Captain John
DlO3n, VI I. anu MTS. WllllaIuS. MIS-. anu
Miss Parr, Miss Moore, Mr.. and Miss
O'Brien, the Misses Stanley. Mrs. and
Miss Eggleson and Miss Tweed and
George Ross, the well-known shipwright.
The first thing that met the gaze of each
guest upon entering the cabin was the
following:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome on board
the British ship Glenesslin. The star-spangled
banner and the union jack of old England
n~, .hoxr ho H,,tr rN foot
over us. You live in free and glorious coun-
try-"the land of the brave aud the free,' the
"land of liberty" Consequently those OF you
here to-day who have not been introduced one
to the other are at liberty and are requested
by me TO introduce YOU selves one to the
other. Take advantage of the freedom you
enjoy IN this country ana also OF the fact tn ut
this is leap-year (when ladies have certain
priyileges) to make and know new friends.
That you win all eajoy yourselves and carry
home as kindly feeling to the British ma
ton as we have toward you in the United
States is the fervent wish OF
THOMAS b. PRITCHA2D,
Master of the British ship GIencSsiin.
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In the palace of the Emperor William in
Berlin 500 housemaids and 1900 liveried
footmen find employment.
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main deck was INDUCED in. Shortly after
II NJ. the tug Fearless arrived from the
City and took all and sundry back to San
Francisco.
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Master OF the British ship Glencsslin.

The course for the races was around the
ships Travancore and Pegasus. the
schooner Hera and the ship Cloncaird.
The duck races and other such events were
ell in the vicinity OF the flagship. After
the racing the guests sat down to cold
lunch and in the evening dancing on the
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

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The railroads of the country are
confronted with a serious problem in
that of the transportation of bicycles
free Of charge. Recently bill incor.
porating this provision was passed by
the Legislature of New York, and, &C.
cording to the Atlanta Constitution,
"other States are preparing to follow
the lead Of that commonwealth. Out
In Missouri the champions of the
wheel have organized movement for
the purpose of securing the passage Of
q similar bill These citations make
it evident that the bicycle is becoming
a potential factor in both State and
National politics, and that candidates
for Office who expect to be on the
winning side must court the favor OF
this rapidly increasing element Of the
country'a voting population. The
railroad officials Of New York have
not received the action of the Legisla-
ture as q friendly manifestation oil
the law-making power Of the State.
Having lost considerable pile Of
money since theadvent of the bicycle,
they regard the measure which com
pels them to carry these machines free
of charge as somewhat offensive and
humiliating. But the bicycle as {
factor in politics is rapidly forging
ahead, because Of the voting power
represented, and for that reason th'
bicycle will continue to grow in tavOl
With the politicians"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

The American Agriculturist says:
Deplorable as is the partial destruc-
ton Of the sheep industry to which
the enormous slaughter the past two
years points, this has its redeeming
feature With largely increased sup.
plies of inexpensive mutton in the re-
tail market stalls, consumers have
learned as never before the admirable
qualities and flavor of this wholesome
food A better acquaintance with
American mutton must result in q
steadily increasing demand for homo
butcher purposes. Testimony Of those
best able to judge shows that this is
already noteworthy.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

+ The United States Geological Sur
vey presents on interesting report of
its work for the season of 1895. It's
experts surveyed in the seven
months Of operations 4O,sG4 square
miles Of territory, obtaining results
which must prove of great economic
value The researches covered a wide
extent Of country, ranging from the
coal and building stone deposits of
New England to tho phosphate beds
of the South. Alaska vas not ne
elected, and much light was thrown
On the gold mining and other re-
sources Of that Territory. The Sur.
vey, under the direction of Professor
Walcott, again demonstrates its value
not only to science, but to the ma
terial welfare and progress of the
country. 4.-'e
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
GEN. LEE IN HAVANA.
Tho United States Consul is Now at
His-POst of Duty.

His-Post of Duty.
General Fitzhugh Lee, recently APP
pointed United States consul general
at Havana, IN succession to Mr.. Ra-
mon 0. Williams, resigned, arrived at
his post Of duty Wednesday morning
by the Ward line steamer Mascotte.
The steamer was met by a gaily
decorated tug, upon which we're
Messrs. Williams and Springer, DIR.
Burgess, Senior zaldo. representing
the captain general, and the agent of
the Ward line, The party boarded the
Mascotte and extended a cordial well
come to General Lee.
General Bradley 7. johnson and q
number of other Americans and large
crowd Of people met General Lee
ashore. On the wharf he was received
most respectfully. There were no
demonstrations and he entered hand
some carriage, with the coachman and
footman in Senior Zaldo's livery, and
was driven to the Hotel Yglaterra,
whene Mr.. Williams had previously
secured fine suite Of rooms for his
successor.
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WGNTED-AN IDEA Waoesa N. thl 4
is NOW A LAW.
The Senate Passes River and HarboE
Bin Over Veto.

Bill Over Veto.
The senate Wednesday, by odds of
eleven to one, passed the river and
harbor bill over the presidents veto.
Thus the big bill becomes a law.
The vote was Sc to 5. The five were
Bate, of Tennessee, Clinton, OF Texas.
Hill, of New York, Smith, OF New
Jersey, and Villas, OF Wisconsin. Sen
ator Hill not only voted against the
measure, but defended the president
in a speech.
The debate preceding the vote occu-
pied about four hours. Speeches in
favor of overriding the veto were made
by Senators Vest, Sherman, PettiQrew
of South Dakota, Berry of Arkansas,
Stewart of Nevada, Hawley Of Connec-
ticut, and Butler of North Carolina.
Speeches In favor of sustaining the
veto were made by Senators Smith.
Villas, Bate and Hill-the latter
introducing joint resolution to
amend the constitution by giving
the president power to veto any
item In al appropriation bill-a power
which the constitution of the state Of
New York gives to the governor OF
that state Mr.. Pettigrews speech
characterized the veto power as relic
of the past, which had no place in
free government. He denounced the
president in severe terms, charging
him with an utter disregard Of his sa-
cred oath OF Office, with overriding
the laws, influencing congressman by
the use of patronage. enriching his
favorites at the public expense, and,
in fact, permitting no restraint but his
imperial will.
There was o group of more than
twenty members Of the house standing
in the space back of the republican
seats while the vote was in progress.
They showed a very lively interest IN
the matter, and withdrew as soon as
tho result OF the vote was announced.
MAKE your knife cases Of hanpal,
Itltching it into compartments