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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
IGNORE AMERICA.
Rev. Barton Perry Could Not Learn
the Names of Presidential Nomi-
nees in England.

Rev. Barton Perry Could Not Learn
the Names of Presidential Nomi-
nees in England.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 3.-Rev. Barton
w. Perry returned from his European
trip to-day. The main object of his trip
through Scotland and England was to
make personal observations of the econ
omjs conditionSof those countries.
81 could not help but be surprised" !"
said Mr.. Perry tonight, "that 80 little
general interest was expressed in our
National conventions, which were held
while l was in the manufacturing center
of ENGLAND. 1t may seem strange to say,
but could not for several days learn who
was the Vice. Presidential candidate of the
Republican party. The leading news
papers contained about ten lines day of
telegraphic news from this country and
sometimes none at all.
ut is a great mistake to suppose that
the ordinary Englishman~ takes personal
interest in American politics. He does
not, and outside of London capitalists and
a few politicians this country is practically
unthought of. This was great surprise to
me, as I thought the reverse was the case.
Occasionally there is an editorial on
American politics, but it is rare.
'I travelled on wheel through Scotland
and England and only spent 81 for travel.
ing expenses in 1000 miles. The roads
there are perfect. One little incident
shows how tenacioualy some of the lead
ing hotels cling to old English customs.
AT the great st. Enoch's Hotel at Glasgow,
perhaps the finest in Scotland, l was
handed a tallow candle when I went to
my apartment"
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
The Old PunchbowI With Masonic I'm
blems That Has Been. in the Pos
session of the Montgomery
Family Since 1872.

ornamental work, and there is great deal
of it, on the parchment was done by hand
and the coioring is well preserved. 1t
recommends John Ross to the good will
of Masons all around the globe and is
signed by g. R. B. Niven, r. w. M.
Mrs. Booths father was Sir James Mont
gomery, who was member of the Grand
Lodge of Ireland. He was given a certiti-
cate by that lodge on April 6, 1872 Unlike
that of his father, his parchment is steel
engraving and is printed in English and
Latin.
The ancient bowl was the property of
Baron Ross and came into the possession
of the family in Scotland in 1772 and has
been the Wedding present to successive
brides ever since. The bowl is ornamented
with Masonic characters.
But for the interference of q daughter
now dead, the circumstances of Mrs
Booth might have been much more pleas
ant. Many years ago she was about to
wed second husband. He departed on a
long trip on the return of which he was to
have been married. Her daughter did not
approve of the match and according to
her mothers story she intercepted the
letters that came from him and kept them
from her. Not for years afterward did
Mrs. Booth discover how she had been
treated. She still looks forward to a re-
union with her lost lover, but has no idea
OF where he has been for many years.
Some tragic fate seems to have set its
mark on each of the unhappy woman's s
four sons. Her baby Is months old was
poisoned by prescription put up by a
doctor who was drunk. Her second boy
when little fellow 10 years of age went
out on small lake near their home in
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
;Allctlo11 Sales
EDWARD 3. SPEAR G. CO..
Auctioneers, 81 and 33 Sutter Street.
TELEPHONE MAIN 61Sl
November and February 10, instead OF
o. 1 ,,,i A .,,.il < laraSeIlt

November and February TO- instead OF
December / and April 5, as at present.
An amendment to change the annual
election of Trustees was defeated,
In section 1898 The words (which shall
be handed by the eleetor voting to the in
spector, who shall then, in his presence,
deposit the same in the ballot-box. ana the
judges shall enter the electors name on
poll-list" were stricken out.
In the oath prescribed for challenged
voters in section 1900 the words Fifteen
days. were inserted in order to comp
with the law upon the question OF regis,
tering. The convention then adjourned
to meet tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
to continue their work.
Ex-State Superintendent of Schools
Fred Campbell dropped in during the dis
cussion. Everything was dropped while
he was elected an honorary member of the
coDvantioD
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
DEATH OF REV. JOHN CONWAY
A WeIl-Known Catholic Priest Passes
Away in Livermore.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 3.-News re-
ceived from Livermore states that Rev.
John Conway, formerly of Santa Rosa.
died there day before yesterday. He was
native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and
was educated at ST. Mary's Seminary,
Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1864 he was ordained
priest.
For twelve years he was pastor of st.
Patrick's Church, London, Ohio, but his
health failing he came to California, and
was pastor of the Catholic church at
Santa Rosa for thirteen years.
The seeds of disease planted in his con-
stitution, however, lost none of their
virility, and he now dies mourned by a
host of friends and parishioners.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04

native of Pennsylvania, 70 years of age,
and came to this State in '49 He leaves
widow and four children, Alfred c., who
is in New Jersey; Mrs. Ruth HeIlman,
who is in Germany; Miss Jessie Mae Nc
Kee and Lyle Mckee of this city. The
cause of his death was heart failure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
Oakland's Wealthy Society
Ladies Were Among Her
Best Customers.
GIVEN A GROCERY ORDER.
Exhibited Masonic Document That Is
More Than a Hundred
Years 0.d.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
9O8 Broadway, Aug. 8.
A little woman bearing the undisguised
stamp OF the British aristocracy was given
an order for groceries at the usual gather
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
TWO FOUND GUILTY.
IpwaIl and Gordon Convicted and An.
drew Root Surrendered by His
Bondsmen.

Bondsmen.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 3.-Harry Inwall,
who was cited to show cause why he
should not be punished for contempt of
court by ge Greene in approaching NJ.
Lipka when on the term panel of jurors
that would have the gold-brick operators
to try, was found guilty and fined $lQo
and ordered to be imprisoned in the
County Jail for i've days.
The jury in the case of Charles Gordon,
charged with conspiracy in bunkoing
Stephen G. Little, the Dixon banker, out
of $500 by the tlme-honored gold" brick
scheme, returned verdict OF guilty In
very short order this afternoon.
The bondsmen of Andrew Root, charged
with being Gordon's accomplice il the
swindle, surrendered him to the Sheriff as
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
DI ED.

Mona NNIS-In Fruitvale. CAL, August g. 1886,
Sophie, beloved mother of Thomas ]. McMannis
anu Adolph Lorsbach, q native of Germany,
aged So years and months.
HJ- Notice Of funeral hereafter.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-04
pioneers Funeral.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 3.-The funeral
OF Andrew Jackson Mckee, pioneer OF
California, was held from his former nome
or Myrtle street this afternoon. be was
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
"A GREAT NAVAL BATTLE"

Several stories were published Yesterday giving
accounts OF II great naval battle won by the
cubans off the coast OF the province Of Santa Clara
on December 49, They then proceeded at much
length and with graphic description 10 tell how the
small steamer Three Friends. scarcely more than
n tugboat and armed only with one twelve pound
Uotchkss gun and few X, mington rifles. WAS
caught by a Spanish launch while trying TO land
some ammunition at the mouth OF the San Juan
River The launch fired two or three shots at the
Jug boat whose captain dscreetly fed. meanwhile
replying once twice with his litte gun SO far as
is known not a man was hurt on either side. But
The sea and The Filibuster Three Friends Beats
on Two Gunboss and Lands Her Arms" The flight
OF nlIbusterng tugboat. mounting one gun, without
the loss OF a man n splinter from her decks IL
hardly likely to constitute naval battle or to
ark an epoch In the history OF warfare on the
'rhc Cuban Junta were not firing any guns or
throwing any floral testmoniais a. Themselves yes
terday In celebration Oh their great haVai VIC
tory
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
THE VICTIM CUSTOMS OFFICIAL.
.ss,,rr ON JOHN HAWTHORNE. OF FLArBusii'
~ LOWER BROADWAY.

ASSAULT on JOHN HAWTHORNE OF FLArbus"'
N LOWER BROADWAY.
r,, ma, who was found unconscious with fract-
a s,u,I in lower Broadway on Thursday night and
.uo, ,o Hudson Street Hospital was yesterday den-
,Toa "a John Hawthorne. who holds an important
,ao IN the Custom House and lives at No 1873 iiaw-
,,orne-ave Flatbush. Hawthorne remained az the
,,,,, onlv short time but insisted on going to his
,orno whore he was taken in carriage. Physi-
o,ns last night said that he was In critical cond-
ton. ,., .
william Ken,. OF No 400 West Twenty-nlnth-st.
bartender at No. Pine-st.. who was arrested on
s,,snIcion OF having assaulted Hawthorne. was ar
agned yesterday in Centre Street Court ana he'd Tor
examination In $500 bail William J, *. Kenny. OF
No 2Gi Broadway. and Thomas j. Dunn. Tammany
leader of the XXiId Assembly District. were with
Hawthorne on Thursday night. and according to
Mr. Kenny, as they were coming out OF the saloon
AZ No 81 Broadway. they were suddenly attacked by
three ruffians. Mr. Kenny says he struck out wily.
hui in a moment found himself at the bottom OF an
areaway Hawthorne was knocked down and badly
hurt by the assallants. Kenny and Mr. Dunn at
tended him until an ambulance arrived. Mr. Kenny
beievcs the object of the men was robbery.
Kelly was arrested soon after the assault. as two
nswsboys sao they had seen him strike hawthorne.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
sail tha' most Of the occupants Of the buildings
were we'll insured
\ POLICEMAN'S WIFE FATALLY BURNED
FOUND DEAD ~ HER ROOM AFTER FIRE
WHICH DID ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE.


FOUND DEAD ~ HER ROOM AFTER \ FIRE
WHICH DID ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE.
Frances RYAN. thirty-hve years old. wife Of Po-
ceman Ryan. Of the Mcrcer-st station. was
burned death last evening in fire which oc-
CURED in her rooms in the hve-story brick fiat. No
20 West hundred a and-sxth-st. The origin OF
the fire is unknown. 1t was first discovered 10y
Charles II. Brown sixteen years old. who lives on
the floor above the Ryans. and who had gone
downstairs to make a purchase. Returning through
the hallway he snellcd smoke. and at first though NJ
the fire IN the rooms OF Mrs. Kent, VINO lives OH
the top floor. and who in company with her TWO
sons. had gene visiting early In the day. lie sum
moned Policeman Ewald OF the West One-hun
dredth-st station. and together they rushed to the
rooms of the Brown family and crossed the hre
escapes thus entering the Kent apartments Alter
making thorough search. the policeman sa"
smoke coming through the arshaft. He told young
Brown TO alarm all the tenants while ne en-
dcavored 10 .ind the fire When Ewald reached IN"
fourth floor he both smoke and fame corlihg
from the Ryan rooms. He rushed up the ia;der
through the Brown apartments down 10 'ie
stree; and turned in an alarm. In the street ne
met Policeman Wanamaker. and together they re-
turned and kicked down the door. The fire engines
arrived soon aft.rward and the fire. which proved
TO be a small one. was extinguished py means VI
the chemical machines.
After the lire had been put ont and the smoke
cleared away Captain Barrett OF HOOK ana l'""-
der No o. who was going through the ap"' 'no'''
TO see what damage had been done. discovered
The body of Mrs Ryan. which lay huddled In
one corner of the dining room. wrapped in COM
fort which was badly charred. The wrapper
which she had worn was almost completely puiIeu
from her body and. besides the comiOrt Whlch
she had thrown around her. she had nothns on
An ambulance was summoned from Mahna,t.h
Uospital and DR. Lewald responded. Alter nul
rieJ examina tion he pronounced Mrs. Ryan deau
Harry C. Wooey. who occupies the hat on IN, lne
other Side of the hail. says he heard no sound from @
Mrs Ryan's apartments 1t Is thouEht wa, "a S S,lr
mad gonc 10 the kitchen to prepare dlnner ioi Hti
h,,shsnd and that while bending over the nre q
spark probably caught her wrapper Wnrn wns ~sn 20 90
her hedroom and picking up the comfort ~ :
tempted TO smother the flames NO oainthe IN NE hed
yoom which leads from the dining room. ana 'h.s
was ruined. . ". o,o hurdroI,b-s,
s,,tio, when he learned that Ryan was a l'oI'v
man at once communicated with the Merrel-s'
station 4 messenger was sent AZ on'e ~ ~ a."
Who was Oh post ia Broadway. me houN VS. 'o-
mayed 10 the West Onc-hundredth-st. "'''o''
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
CRUELTY or 4 MEYICAN OiFICER.
HE INFLICTED BARpARors PUNISHMENT On
MEN AND CHILDREN.

HE INFLICTED BARBARous PUNISHMENT "N
MEN AID CHILDREN.
San Diego cal. Dec 25-Colonel Antonio
Maneiro a wcll-known Mexican officer Is uh'''
arrest and undergoing court-mar'lai on s'"s"-
tional charges which have had the erect OF Gre
a,ing great excitement in Mexican military circles
Colonel Manciro IS in command OF the 5th cavalry
AZ Mier in the state Of Tamaulipas.
All the charges against him indicate the gross'S'
cruelty and abuse of power. The most serious j
that made by the relatives OF dead soldier VINO
alIeoo that Colonel Mancro as punishment TOT
,riaing offence ordered 100 lashes given to the
man on the bare back This was done ana the
man tainted under the punishment. his back be-
coming and bloody.
The soldier plying the whip hesiatcd, "h"'c-
unon Colonel Maneiro is alleged TO have threat
.ncd him with similar punishment II ne o'u honp ~
Law 20 more lashcs on the ialntinS man p"vh
There was no ali rrnatiyc ana thls was u"'' ,r,
t'oIonc standing by TO see them well app1eh ne
rosult was that the soldier died OF the i"ailui IN
iurv when 200 lashcs had been laid on 8,
Ano,hor charge is that Colonel Manciro lashch
- fnnriccn-vcar-old girl for bringing liquor INTO
The ouarteI She received 900 lashes. bui ,iVci,
Anothcr victim an officer who escaped 10 tnc
cifv of Mexico charges that 'oloncl Mhh'Ho 1I 20
dar,d him 10 be shot for offence not punish
LII and a suuad fred at him, ana II" was l'i'
co. dead on the spot But the squad was ir'ndly
.nd dd moi aim 10 Kill. The officer escaped "i,h
a shot through the arm. when canSch u 10 ~
m,,her charges equally serious ar" now being
ooneiderod by the military court, ana meantime
The accused IS kept In prison IN solitary cohhh'-
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
ANOTHER SPANISH VICTORY"

BIT OTHER REPORTs SAY 1T WAS MERELY \
MASSACRE OF IXAgMED MEE.
Havana. Dec 2J--An official announcement
vas made to-day that the Spanish troops under
Colonel Rabanal have had an engagement with
several rebel parties under Rojas. The scene OF
tie nghung was near Clmarroncs, province OF
Puerto Principe 4 rebel camp was captured
and the insurgents were dispersed. with The
loss of thirty-six killc1 The Spanish loss was
one. killed and eight wounded. Advices from
A more trustworthy source than the Government
show that the so-cacd engagement was sim
ply massacre OF unarmed non-combatants by
the troops.
While "A train was passing along the railway
between caibaricn and camaJuani province of
Santa Clara. dynamite lonlb exploded. wreck-
ing the armOred car containing IN" trains
military escort. Two soldiers were killed and
two wounded
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
NETWORK, SATURDAY, DECEMH
UNITED STATES WARNED.
EUROPEAN POWERS COULD NOT IGNORE
INTERFERENCE IN CUBA.
THE TINES" or LONDON. SAYS THAT THIS Gov
ERNMENT HAS BEEN CONFIDENTIALLY IN
FORMED OF THE FEELING ABROAD
GERMANY PREPARED TO
SIDE WITH SPAIN.

SIDE WITH SPAIN
London. Dec 2j.-"The Times will to-mor-
publish a dispatch from Paris saying that
the United States has been conndentialy In
formed, in the most friendly terms, that the
European Powers could not remain impassive
In the event OF the United States abandoning
the attitude Of President Cleveland and his
Cabinet. Should the United States presume to
exercise pressure Spain by recognizing the
Cuban insurgents encouraging them in their
resistance 1t has been informed. Europe gen.
orally might become uneasy at the Idea OF such
an extension Of International action by the
United States. inasmuch it might at a given
moment threaten almost all the Powers whose
possessions are in proximity to the United
States and might tempt the spirit OF enterprise
and cncroachment that is inspiring the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations
IT" continues the writer. Il am correctly In
formed the United States has been concurrently
informed that Germany is already quite pre-
pared to side with Spain in the event OF the
United States showing that she is disposed off,
demic conversations are proceeding in certain
foreign offices anent the measures the Powers
should take to form a syndicate against the in
vasIon OF socialism which is now menacing all
political organizations. 1t was during these
pour parers that the friendly warning to the
United States originated. Senator Cameron's
resolutions for the recognition Of the Cuban in
surgents being regarded in some quarters as
revolutionary"
Madrid. Dec. 2J.-Sehor Canovas del Castillo.
the Prime Minister has again affirmed In the
presence Of his Cabinet that he IS determined to
introduce reforms in Cuba. dating their applica-
ton from the conclusion OF the negotiations car
red on with other Powers which are already
tending in a direction favorable to Spain
II is understood that Sefor Canoyas referred
TO the attitude Of France. Germany. Austria and
Great Britain. the Governments Of which coun-
tries II is stated here OF tho opinion that the
United States cannot overstep Presiden. Cleve-
lands Message TO Congress.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
MAJOR MKINLEY'S CtIET ChhfSI"AH'

TIE PREsIDENT-ELECT GOES sLNi'iilN"' ~"
DIMES WITH HIS MOTHER.
Canton. Ohio. Dec. 2j.-Major Mckinney
Christmas was a quiet one. lie took advantage
Of the continued good seighins weather TO take
two sleighrides this morning Mrs Mckinney
accompanied him during one ride. and Il part!
of the Majors neces was with h.m On the see
ond The Major and his wife dined win
Mother" Mckinley. and during the afternoon
no read the papers and chatted with personal
friends who called. There were no callers q,
Iolitical importance, and none are eHpec'e'
Tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
GREETING FROM PAUL TANDERVOORT

Omaha Ncb.. Dec. Paul Vandervoort. presi-
dent OF the National Reform Press Association
has issuei a letter addressed to that organization
I'm which after giving notice OF the annual meet
ing at Memphis February %. 1897. he says:
Tho bitterness OF the campaign Is now over. and
we can devise means to reOrRnnze our party and
continue the campaign Of education on true Pco-
greeting to ALL and hope that they viii prosper
during the coming year and be able to Keep up
their work IN defence OF the cause they have
sacrificed 80 much to build up. Upon the meeting
denends the future OF tho Peoples party, and we
earnestly urge every editor and publisher to make
sreat sacrifices to be present
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
ILL UELIIERY IN kANS1S.

For, Scott Kan Dec 25-Fivc prisoners-Charles
K.llev charged with rohblng the Helper (Kan) post
office: Bob" Snowman charged with robbing the
nos,office a, Redheld s,rodc captured In the battle
between officers and outlaws a few days ago. and
John Grey AMI william Ryan. burglars-cscaped
from the Bourbon County jail last might. Grey was
overiaken by Deputy COwan but refused 10 nalt ana
shoi the officer through the left hand. The ofhcer
cmntied his revolver, wounding the fugitive. who
cscaped in the woods and darkness. Ryan was over
taken by Deputy Bales and marched back at the
nnnt of n revolver The others have not been seen.
ire break was made by saving three bars from one
- the oufcr windows.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
MEXIcANS FAVOR FREE CUBA"

IIo, Springs Ark Dec. 2j.-M W. Ransom Unit
ed States Minister to Mexico. who IL visiting the
city was seen last night at the Arlington Hotel
and asked In regard To cuban affairs and the cam
cron resolution. lie said he did not believe there
would bc war between ia" United states and Spain
I'm any event. He fully agreed with Secretary oil
r,y and others In the belief that the President alone
had the authority TO recognize tho belligercncy and
Independence Of foreign country. lie said cuba
should h" allowed 10 fail into the hands OF "a
stronger country than Spain. The Mrxicans were
heartily in favo OF Cuban Independence. but the
Spanish residents of that country were bitter
against the Cubans and were sending large sums of
money 10 Spain 10 aid In carrying the war
Minister Ransom will start in few days for the
lJiY OF McXcO.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
4 LARGE ORDER FOR WAR SUPPLIES.
TIE GOVERNMENT PREPARING FOR Any EMER

san Francisco. Dec 2J-The vesse.s upon this
coast are preparing FOR an emergency. During the
week orders We're received from the or rlnancc De-
parincnt at Washington. j. g. TO supply Mare
slard with 1000 rounds OF .scllibre cartridges or
Navy rcVOlyers. This order came - Charles Sjniag
Il CO. and inat firm has been kept busy ever since
filing H. Ammunition Will he landed a; the Navy
Yard. ON which point Il may be taken to the yari-
ous war vessels. among which il may be- distributed.
That i5Oeo rounds OF revolver ammunition should
Ice sent to Mare Isl md az this time is considered
more than mere coincidence by men who ac-
quaintci with the manner IN which the Navy De-
partm.nt conducts its affairs. II IL generally be-
"vcd that IL H. the intention of the authorities at
Washington to put all the d"pots Of naval supplies
upon what may be- .crmed an emergency footing.
many Divers OF .3s-cdlibre would be effective
only at close quarters. III" opinion has been Sug
gested that the heavy order scLt to Sontag may
force into cuban waters for the protection OF Amer
lean interests upon that 'sland Taking the usual
allovanc. Of ammu lition the basis of calcula-
lion the 5000 rounds sent 10 Mare Island would
troyidc cartridges for the revoVcrs of 5000 men.
II is known among military men here that the
Dupont Powder Company OF Delaware. s under
contrac. with the Government to furnish large
nu;ntitv OF powder. When the heavy order for
ammun'iio at Mare Island is considered In conncc-
tion with the order given the Duponts. Government
officers ,onfcss that the Army and Navy beini,
ureparcd 10 answer at short notice any cali that
NAV he made upon them.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
FEES ABOLISHED ~ TNDTANi.

Indanapoli- Ind Dec &-Ninc;y-onr county an
ditors an equal number OF country ireasursIs and
the boards Of commissioners in the same counties ar"
affected by the decision Of the Supreme Court yster
day that the fee and salary law of ls9' Is valid u
n,,s every officer I'm the State "A salary II Is pro
,iled I'm the last clause Of the act that W IN" fees
81 anv Office equal the amount OF salary named
I'm The act then officer shall not receive salary
a. cxccss Of the amount Of fees collected.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
TRIED TO STEAL BRODIES DIAMOND.

Cincinnati Dec. 25-"S,eve' Brodc. the bridge
hummer was entering the Gibson House with his man
aeer Charles Bolton. early yesterday morning wh"n
,wo mon staggered up. one OF them made grab
for Rrodc's big diamond. when Brode hit him. A
fight followed IN which one Of the men drew kEifc
and cut Bolton on the right cheek. Three policemen
ran I'D and arrested the men. They are James Con-
nelly OF brooklyn. and James Haley. n 81 Louis
turglar AS Detective Moses was bringing Haley to
The Chiefs office. Haley tried 10 trip the officer and
throw him down stairs. In the Chiefs cfiice he as
sauItrd Moses and was badly clubbed by the officers
New-York tribune., 1896-12-26
NTRDER AT 4 CHRISTMAS DANCE.

Detroit Mich. Dec. 25.-At Christmas dance a.
John Garbarino's liquor store. In Rivarist. IN ih'
Italian quarter Of the city. early this morning. Philo
mena Fandeckia and Frank Jandanci became m
,Olvod in A quarrel few minutes after the men
so,,,r,tcd Iand,ncII walked up to Fandec ka. drew
q revolver and fired pont-baDk at hm Ihr buiiet
struck Fandecka in the middle Of the iocheai cdus
ing almost instant death Jinhahch WAS "Ii'Sl'u
and locked Mp.