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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
FIRE NEAR FOWLER.
Tho Former Residence of d. IT. Par
hurst Destroyed.

Tho Former Residemce of d. ". Park
hurst Destroyed.
FRESNO. CAL, Dec. 26-The former
residence of d. w. Parkhurst, situated a
quarter of a mile east OF Fowler and ten
miles south OF this city, was destroyed by
ire yesterday morning. The total loss
was in the neighborhood of $4,000 and
the insurance amounts to about $650O
The residence was one of the finest in the
county. and was built five wears ago by
Mr.. Parkhurst at Cost of $4,000. He has
since goLe through insolvency and it had
passed into the ownership of the Bank of
California of San Francisco.
How the fire started is mystery, and a
suspicion or incendiarism is entertained.
The residence was occupied by Judge A.
Albrecht and family. They were awakened
by the smoke barely in time TO escape
with their lives. The flames broke out in
room formerly occupied by Mr. Park
hurst as business office. but there had
been no fire in that quarter the day before.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
SANTA CLAUS IN FLAMES.
Badly Burned While Officiating at
Fresno Schoolhouse.

Badly Burned While Officiating at a
Fresno Schoolhouse.
FRESNO, CAL. Dec. 26 George Brown
was seriously burned while acting as Santa
Claus at Christmas celebration at the
Round Mountain schoolhouse last evening.
He appeared in the regular makeup of
the snow-covered traveller, and the cotton
fakes were ignited by candle on the tree
from Which he was picking the presents
for the children. In an instant his
clothing was in flames.
Brown dashed down the aisle toward
the door and caused stampede. Men.
women and children were thrown into
state OF pandemonium. Many Jun ped
through the windows. taking panes, sash
and all with them. Several were seriously
cut. A number of men retained their
presence OF mind, however, and smothered
the flames on Brown with their coats. He
was badly burned. but it is believed that
he will recover. He is a teamster.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Failure of a Coal Company.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Dec. 26.-The Co.
lumbus and Hooking Coal Mining Com
pany. which escaped the hands of q
receiver last summer when it was hard
pressed by the holder of its bonds-the
Aston Estate-went into the hands of
Jay o. Moss as its receiver, on appoint
ment by Judge ID. c. Badger of the Com
mon Pleas Court here this afternoon.
Moss is the president of the Moss Ma
tionai Bank of Sandusky and also of the
insolvent company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Death of Jmdae Kerr.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 26.-Charles D.
Kerr. Judge of the Fourth Minnesota Dis
trict, died last evening at San Antonio,
Tex, of brain trouble. Judge Kerr had
been active in public life the past thirty
five years. He was born September 9.
1885. His death was sudden, as he only
reached San Antonio from st. Paul on
THURSDAY.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Shot DURING a Dance,

DONIPHAN, Mo-, Dec. 26.-At dance
at the opera-house early this morning
William Burge, while intoxicated, in
suited woman and general fight en-
sued. Burge drew pistol and fired five
shots, instantly killing Elijah Cotton, a
bystander. and fatally wounding James E.
Bell. Burge, who is the son of minister.
is under arrest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
ROMANCE OF sACRAMENTo.
Father and Son Meet after 7tcenty-tu
Tears' Separation.

Father and Son Meet after 7tC.nty-ttCo
Tears' Separation.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Dec. 26.-G. M.
Dulany, a wealthy citizen CT Moberly, NO..
has been in the city for several days seek
ing tidings of his son, G. w. Dnlany. who
left home twenty-five years ago and came
to California.
Yesterday morning father and SON met
at the Western Hotel and an affecting
scene followed. The father is 20 years old
and the son about As. The younger Du-
lany was evidently in poor circumstances,
his clothing being in tatters. When he
left home his father was poor, but fortune
has since smiled upon him. Father and
son will shortly return 10 Missouri.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
R.,.n..d From. Ho,,o,vov jan.

LONDON, ENG, Dec. 26.-Colonel H. F.
White and Colonel Gray. who together
with DR.. Jameson, Sir John Willoughby
and Major R.White were convicted of par
ticipation in the raid led bv jameson to
the Transvaal in December 1895, were re.
leased from Holloway Jail this morning,
their sentences OF five months each having
expired.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Santa Cruz Contest Decided.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Dec. 26.-In the
election contest of h. G. Insel VS.. John
S. Collins for Supervisor of District No. l,
Santa Cruz County, judgment was rem
dered for defendant, Collins. The recount
showed 307 votes for Co Inns, 302 tor Inset
and 276 for Baird. No evidence OF fraud
was found, and the original figures were
changed by but two votes-in favor OF
TnSoI
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
R~pert Sentenced to Prison.

FRESNO, CAL, Dec. 26.-George Ru-
pert, politician and saloon-keeper, who
has been in business in this city for many
years. was to-day sentenced by Justice
Austin to serve six months in the County
Jail for making an unprovoked attack on
a drunken Mexican in his saloon a few
days ago. Rupert will appeal to the Su-
perior Court. 1t is understood that Rupert
sent friends to Judge Austin to intercede
for him, which aroused the courts wrath.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Miners Wtu Eeturn to York.

ST. LOUIS. NO., Dec. 26.--The miners
of the Belleville, H., district who have
been on a strike for eight days for an in
crease from 30 to 40 cents, decided to-day
to return to work at the old wages. This
decision was preceded by the appointment
of a committee to present the matter to
the State board of arbitration for final
decision. About 1900 men are involved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Trouble In the Lumber Gamma

LITTLE ROCK. ARK, Dec. 26.-Brief
particulars of further trouble in the
lumb Der camps of Lafayette county are
had here to-day. It is to the effect that
the negroes and whites employed in two
Ium Der camps near Garfield filed up with
whisky yesterday and then went in search
of each otrer's gore. Several are reported
seriously wounded. The Sheriff has left
for the scene of the trouble.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
sncromento rh.ef Cauoht.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Dec. &C. H.
Watson was arrested here to-day and
charged with having robbed a number OF
rooms in several hotels in the city. Much
of the plumber has been recovered from
pawnshops, and Watson, who claims to
be a resident of Pittsburg, Pa, was iden-
titled as the man who pawned them. The
police believe he is a noted Eastern hotel
crook, who is wanted at Philadelphia and
elsewhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
4 Schooner Goes Ashore.

PORTLAND, Me, Dec. &c. - The
schooner Robert Inglee Carter of Newport,
4. l., aud Cape Town, from Perth Am boy
for this port WITH coal. went ashore at
daylight this morning on Aldens Rock,
off Cape Elizabth. The crew was taken off
by the Iife-saving men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Mn.c. Caive in " carmen. -

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 26-"Carmen"
was given to large Christmas-night audi
ence last evening. Nine. Calve appearing
in the title role. There is really nothing
to be acded to the encomiums that have
been heaped upon this charming artist
for her peerless presentation of the heroine
of Bizet's masterpiece, vocalIy and dra-
natically.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

pie practically claim that they own the
whole river system, and as riparianists
have a right to the waters of Stephenson
Creek prior to that of the fume company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Commercial Travellers Fair
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 26 -The Com
mercial Travellers fair at Madison-suuare
Garden closed this evening. About
SIS, 900 was cleared.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Attainment ora Banker.

WALKERTON, ONT, Dec. 26.-F. x
Messner, private banker. assigned to
day. Liabilities $4,000; assets, $40, 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Special Sale A special ,l pu1.
lInOIeumS. LEUMS, which
has just arrived from manufacturer
who was ''pinohed" for money, en-
ables us to place at your disposal the
newest and most artistic designs at
about ONE-THIRD LESS than the
ordinary prices.
Scotch LlNOLEUM, 2 yards wide,
always 45c the square yard, cut and
laid on your floor at the very special
pll(C Ol......................
English LINOLEUM, q yards wide,
wide enough to cover any ordinary
room in one piece. Instead of Csc
q ydIQ.................. ................0OC
Extra Heavy LlNOLEUM, the best
that can be produced at any price,
cut and laid on your floor at.......75C
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Special Sale of
Elder Down Flannel.

100 pieces of Fancy Striped
ELDER DOWN FLANNEL, a
superior quality, and very
choice colorings, worth soc a
yard. Will be placed on sale
tomorrow and until sold at
CSC.
40 pieces Plaid and Striped
ELDER DOWN FLANNEL,
choice designs, soil regularly
at 75c a yard. Will be placed
on sale tomorrow and until
sold co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

unlimited coinage like a mailman.
1t has been yelling for Teller,
Dubois, Morgan, Cameron, Bland,
Bryan and PETER individually and in
voking the "mob" collectively in q very
frenzy of admiration. And now with
out the shadow of an excuse, without
pretence of changed convictions, 1t
suddenly hops over, and proceeds to
spew its venom on the men and prin-
ciples, to the extolling and advocacy OF
which, its miserable existence has been
mainly devoted. No paper in Idaho,
except the Statesman, could stultify it.
self like that without inviting and
meriting a charge of prostitution. But
the StdteSmGn'S reputation for incOn-
tinency is so firmly established that it
is expected to ''yield' without substan-
tial inducement and therefore enjoys
indiscriminate conversation without
impairing Its virtue. We can not help
but think how much more sensible and
manly the statesman would be, If 1t
treated its late compatriots with some
degree of respect. At least, it might
have restrained itself until its member
ship in the political mob" had grown
cold. THE TRIBUNE believes that the
silver Republicans have made a great
mistake, but it is very far indeed from
regarding them as lawless and disrep-
utable. We believe that Senator Du-
bois has been inspired to some extent
by feeling that If he could not retain
his seat in the senate, he would not
care much if the Republican party
went to smash. That sentiment was
not Creditable to him, and he probably
would be ashamed to own, even to
himself, that it possessed him. A
number of Dubois followers have suf-
fered more or less from the same dis
ease, but they could not help it any
more than If it had been spinal menin-
gifts or liver complaint. THE TRIB-
UNE has been telling them for months
that they were making a mistake,
but they pinned their faith to the
Boise Statesman and now their amia-
BILE apostle is rewarding their fidelity
by denouncing them as political mobs
and flag ends.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
STATESMAN BOYCOTT.

We notice by the Boise Mail that
boycott of the Boise Statesman mas
been inaugurated at Silver City. There
is nothing in that kind of business. IL
is small potatoes to say the least. Inc
Statesman is a good newspaper ano' as
such, a credit to the state and deserV-
ing of support. The views OF its edl'
torial department on the silver or any
other question is matter of tritilng I'M
portance compared with its excellencles
in other respects. Besides, good Amer
leans ought to be broad enough to read
both sides of any and every pubic
question. A refusal to do that is down
right bigotry. Indeed, the intelligent
liberal minded man is anxious to hear
all that can be said on every subject
and studies with great attention the
arguments which ContrOvert his own
views. We don't believe men can con-
sistently lay claim to rational conVlc-
lions on any subject unless they have
examined it with some degree of thor
oughness and are moderately well
grounded in both sides of the argu-
ment. A good lawyer always makes as
thorough a study of his opponents case
as of his own. But to the matter in
hand, the Statesman, yielding to the
wisdom of vast majority of the party
to which it always acknowledged some
degree of allegiance, has come to the
conclusion that the only way to settle
the silver question is by international
agreement. Everybody acknowledges
that that would be good way to settle
it, but many of us seriously doubt that
it will ever be accomplished in that
way. The Statesman has not abandon
ed free coinage although it may seem
to have loosened its hold to some ex-
tent. Of course, its present attitude is
not consistent with its past record, but
philosopher has said that consistency
is the capital of fools. In any ent,
while THE TRIBUNE disagrees with
the Statesman, we have no sympathy
with organized boycott. 1t is a poor
argument and thoroughly un-Ameri-
can. If the men of Silver City felt
that their Consciences would no longer
permit them to read the Statesman,
why did they not quietly pay up and
quit? What occasion was there for an
organized public protest any more
than if merchant had tried to sell
salt to them when they did not want
salt but wanted sugar? The boycott
tiers are liable to feel a least bit asham-
ed of themselves when they think over
the matter calmly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
MUST STAND FIRM.

There Is disposition in certain Re-
publican quarters to fully acquiesce in
the declaration of the national plat
form on the silver question. This, in
our judgment, is altogether wrong 1t
is as bad as snbordinating every thing
TO silver. The Republicans of Idaho
stand for the independent free coinage
OF silver and they must not yield that
principle. The declaration of the ma.
tlonal platform for international BIZ
metallism is all right, but nothing may
come of it. Itindicates though that the
national party can not escape the logical
force of bimetallic argument and deems
it polite to keep it in view. But Idaho
Republicans must continue the fight;
they must stand squarely and unfalter-
ingly for complete restoration Of sill
yer by this nation regardless of what
other nations may do. That is their
creed and IL must be sustained. We
have been suspecting for long time
that the most blatant silver howlers
would be the first to wiggle in the
knees when tested and our suspicious
have been verified. There is no reason
why the same man can not be good
silver man and a good Republican.
The silver question is not fundamen-
tai. 1t is question of financial policy
Ear reaching and of incalculable impOr-
lance, but 1t is In its nature passing.
II can be discussed and decided within
party lines as well as without, so long
rs it is regarded by all factions as unset
tied. The Republican party acknowl-
edges that bimetallism is live issue
and pledges itself to promote a salts
factory solution. While the method
proposed Is not at all satisfactory to
the silver Republicans Of Idaho, yet, by
vast majority of the Republican par
ty it is considered as at this time the
only practical method. 1t is the bust
ness of good Republicans, who are sin
cere silver men, to demonstrate that
the majority of the party is wrong. 1t
is difficult to foretell what kind of ar.
gument win yet be resorted to, but it is
possible that something strong may be
necessary. But in any and every event
Idaho Republicans should stand firmly
for the independent free coinage of
silver.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
a BIT OF sYooPHANoY.


"The Republicans of Idaho are pleas
ed TO know that Senator ShOup has been
chosen by the national committee to
represent the state in that organization.
If the action of the delegation had
stood the state would have had no rep
sentatiOn, but it will continue to be
represented by man whose Republi-
caniSm has never Wavered, who has
fought the battles of the party against
all kinds of odds and who never asks
but to know what the will of the party
Is, He does not set up his Judgment
or the judgment Of % men against the
combined wisdom Of the Republican
party; he does not become a party to
chaos, but lifts the banner of Republi.
cantSm and carries 1t into the thickest
or the fight when others endeavOr, by
treachery, TO surrender the citadel of
that grand old organisation that has
been and Will continue to be the only
hope Of the common people of the
country"
We take the foregoing from the
Statesman, daily paper published at
Boise City, Idaho. The Statesman is
nominally the same paper that for sew
eral months past has devoted itself as
siduOusly to the business of disrupting
the Republican party, and never missed
an opportunity to render the name of
George L. Shoup OpprObrious. What
II now has to say of him is true, to the
letter, but those adulatory utterances
are not insti0ated by any disposition to
make reparation for its former con-
temptible filings, or a decent regard for
the virtues of an honorable and upright
man. The fact that he has been made
a member Of the National Republican
committee is the potentially that
aroused the Statesman to a sudden
and overwhelming appreciation of Sen.
ator ShOups excellences. So long as
there was the slightest possibility of
Senator Dubois occupying the position
OF campaign fund distributor, the
Boise Statesman was utterly unable
70 discover q single characteristic in
the composition of Senator ShOup that
made him respectable even to moder.
ate degree. Oh, certainly, "ths Repub-
lieGns of Idaho are pleased to know
that Senator Shoup has been chosen by
the national committee to represent
the state In that organization, but
they are not required to thank the
Statesmen for it; and it is most graft,
flying to know that the pleasureable
emotions which Republicans enjoy are
not awakened by such motives as uni.
formally provoke the hatreds and in
spire the attachments Of the Boise
Statesman.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

countries, one Of thesilver meas strong
arguments will be destroyed. Much as
we deplore it, it is folly to close our
eyes to the fact that the tendency of
the world is towards recommendation,
and it is going to take a mighty effort
to change the trend. Universal war
would be effective, but at the present
moment we could not conscientiously
advocate such drastic treatment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
FAITH REWARDED.

at is interesting to speculate upon
the chances of Teller becoming the can.
didate of all the political mobs de-
handing the free coinage of silver by
this country alone"
That is the opening sentence of the
Boise Statesman'S leading editorial on
the morning of June 21st, and it is
simply contemplate. For the past
six months this Boise Acrobat has
been shouting independent, free and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

However. there are possibilities along
this line and before. the end OF heA'
August the men who heretofore COM
posed the Republican party OF IdahC
may be working side by side IN Sw ~.
harmony, all bent on accomplishing
the greatest good to our common coun'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
The Statesman says:

Those who walked out of the Re.
publican convention and announced
they had left the party are drifting in
eVltably into POpulism. Experience
shows that there is no stopping point.
that absorption into the party Of dis,
content and DISCRIMINATION is the fate
OF those who drift away from safe
moOrings." ''0
That is wisdom at the mouth of OK.
perlence. The Statesman did not walk
out OF any convention but it drifts
about as far away from safe moorings
as 1t is possible to get.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
THE Boise Democrat, certainly not a

THE Boise Democrat, certainly not a
partial commentator, has this to say:
mo man in Idaho has ever been
more misrepresented than has Gov.
Mcconnell since the last legislature.
Wherever he went or whatever he has
done in the discharge of official or
other duties the cry has always gone
up that it was for political capitalize
pour water on his own wheel. Wheth-
er at a feast or frolic, funeral or we'd
ding, or any other gathering, it was all
the same. This malignant misrepre-
sentatlon has almost Invariably come
from enemies in his own party whose
object was to destroy his influence,
which they feared. Notwithstanding
this snarling and swapping at his heels
he has logged along, attended to his own
business and made an able and efficient
chief executive"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

FOR sale or exchanged large assort-
ment of Washington specials" detail.
ing the prodigious performances Of
Senator Dubois, also several columns
OF unused editorial laudatory of his
splendid silver achievements. Verv
low for cash or exchanged for scurrfi.
Gus IiOels on the same subject. Apply
to the Boise Acrobat. PP''
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

THE gOldbugs appear to have the
edge on the Venezuelan republic.
Down there they have made gold the
money OF the constitution absolutely.
Adoption Of the gold basis by South
American republics is a discouraging
sign and II the example of Venezuela
be followed by other Latin American
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

DUBOIS seems to be Judge CIagett's
evil genius. Six years ago Dubois
drove the Gray Eagle out of the Re,
Puolican party and now he is trying to
bounce him out of the Populist fold
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

ABOUT the meanest thing that has
recently happened in the political
world is the cold shake Populists have
given the Democratic old maid
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27
Notice Of AttacbD,o,.t

In the District Court of the Thru T'..,,
County of Canyon: ''o' IN and for the
p E. Short and F. C. Moss.
40 Plaintiffs,
b. r. Saunders, Defendant
1891 40 AT WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
June i RsssGs0y rs gTSP that the 9th day Of
gfhT the property of the above ns was issued
action saunders, in the above e eettsnGi
Dated this 9th day Of June. 1909
- C,or,, NV. 9, DUNBAR, Jr
@EAL District, in and for Ga6vtnGn Judicial
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-27

THERE is rapid decline of McKtD.
icy sentiment since the Statesman es.
pOused his canse. ,'' ee-