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! authority of the commission had been
called into question in the matter of regu-
latlng frelghts and fares by transportation
companies other than railroads, viz, ::
steamship companies. The matter of law
involved was submitted to the Attorney
General, and his opinion was that steam
ship companies as well as railroads were
within the jurisdiction of the commits
sion.
In the course of the opinion of the At
torney- General rendered on this subject
another interesting and important matter
was also apparently decided, and one that
directly affects the people of this and all
cities within the State who have recourse
to streetcars. and one which is at this time
attracting particular attention in San
Francisco. In defining the scope OF the
powers of the commission Attorney Fitz-
gerald took occasion to say:
For the legislative Interpretation of the
term "trans portation companies" as used in
10 the act to organize and define the powers of
the Board of Railroad Commissioners which
reads in part as follows:
"The term transportation companies shall
be deemed TO mean and include all companies
owning and operating railroads (other than
street railroads) within this State"
The same subject-the question of the
jurisdiction of the commission over street
railroads-is again and more directly
touched upon in another portion of the
Commissioners report. This states that
controversy "has taken place between this
commission and various motor and cleo
trio railways engaged in the transporta-
ton of freight and passengers" The re-
port then continues:
While the number of these roads is at present
small, still the wonderful progress of cleo
tricity as a motive power will, we believe,
cause the construction of numerous electric
roads for the purpose OF engaging in local
freight and passenger carriage. 1t is impor-
tant TO have the question OF the jurisdiction of
this board ascertained, ana in the proceedings
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7 TX II A4z-hAsf
Executive Committe
German Theater Opening.

The first summer society drama and singers
evening of the Deutsches VolKs Theater, 323
Turk street, will be given tomorrow evening,
under the direction of Herr Hans Veroni. 1t
will also be the first appearance OF Fraulein
Katharine Krieg of the Garcia Theeter,
Leipsic. "Der Verfixte Hund"-a sequel to
dog show-will be presented by the following
cast: Friedrich Lange, Kaufman, Ch. A.
Schwickrath; Louise, dessen Frau, katharlna
Krieg; Meier, knmmerzienrath, Hans Veroni
Oskar, dessen Sohn, Sekundaner, Josie La Fon-
taine; August, Hausknecht; Jette, Stuben-
madchen lin Lange's Diensten), Alb.
Fischer, Emmy Meyer; Schnell, Kommisionar,
Fritz Hauser; Elm Dienstmann, Amandus
Schleif; Reggie, Hans Veroni.
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pected with a popular belle, rumor has
several times connected the name OF the
helress with various society beaux.
But, strange to say, the right man was
never mentioned, still less thought of, and
the engagement comes as a great surprise
TO all, save Miss Hobarts immediate rela-
tives.
From worldly standpoint, the match
is imminently happy one. Both of the
young people are independently rich, are
OF congenial tastes, and are recognized as
leaders in their particular set.
Miss Hobart is one of the best-known
young ladies of the younger set, of which
she unmistakabiy is the leader Aside
from her vast wealth. her genial DISPOSE
ton and charming personality have won
Tor her hosts of friends.
In spite OF the great demands made
upon her time by her many social duties,
Miss Hobart finds time each day to devote
herself to serious study. She is interested
IN art and literature and is also linguist
OF no mean ability. In appearance Miss
Hobart is petite and winsome. Her face
is expressive and attractive. She has
honest, large blue eyes, a wealth of rip
pling brown hair and the dearest little
retronsse nose, which lends a piauant
expression to her interesting countenance.
Charles A. Baldwin, the fance of Miss
Hobart, is one of the best known of the
society men, both on this coast and in the
East
lie Is the son of Rear-Admiral Baldwin
OF the United States navy, and was born
at Newport, L. l., the seat of the old fam
lily residence, and where his mother still
makes her home.
Mr.. Baldwin is an Oxford graduate.
Though member Of the various fashion
able clubs-the Pacific Union and Uniyer-
sity of this City and the Union Club OF
New York and prominently identified
with the Burlingame Polo team. Mr.. Bald
win manages to devote much time to the
management of his large vineyard in San ia
Clara County. Like his future brother-iu-
law he is an ardent admirer of the horse
and is an expert rider and driver. The
''hunt balP' which he gave last January in
the Marble and Maple halls OF the Palace
Hotel, was one Of the most brilliant, as it
certainly was the most original entertain
ment ever given in this City.
The ball WAS preceded by an elegant
dinner, and the favors for the cotillion
that followed were elaborate and expen-
sive. The engagement Is to be a very
short one, and before her departure for
Santa Monica yesterday afternoon, where
the bride-to-be expects to spend few
weeks, Miss Hobart announced that wnlIe
no definite date had been set for the we'd
ding ii would be celebrated within three
months at the Hobart mansion on Van
Ness avenne.
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certainly good; in fact, the best of any one
ever held IN this State by any party. We
had many grand men present the peers
of any in the land Certainly its work
Iustlhes this conclusion.
les, the press of this City gave us the
oest ana luilest reports ever acco rded any
convention OF the party, for which our peo-
pie ieel very kindly to all the great papers
IN N TINS City, but more especially to THE
GALL, which. believe, gave US the fullest
and most complete reports.
AS to our delegation to the'National
convention which will assemble in St.
LOUIS on the 22d OF July next, we have
aelegation IN personnel and brains sell
eom II ever equaled in any delegation
from this State by any party, and if it is
nor heard from during said convention L
snail lose my guess.
fes, consider our platform in the
main excellent, and will stand like a
oreastWork against any fair and honest at
Il saw very few place-seekers present,
ana most OF them were sat down on hard.
Ne are proud of our work and believe
IL VIII bear fruit next November.
AS to our prospect OF success, | will
say that there is nothing sure in this
world but death and taxes In the last
campaign We had to struggle up very
steep hill, and have yet to climb over
some rugged ground, but as we ad-
vance the route seems easier. Two
years ago there were thousands, if
not tens of thousands, who agreed with the
party in principle. but, nevertheless, were
not persuaded OF the expediency of voting
the ticket, claiming that there was no
chance to win. But since then the move
ment has more than doubled its vote as
compared with that of two years previous.
and from the encouragement We have and
the present status of the party it seems to
me am justified in predicting another
doubling up next fall. But lose or win it
IS all the same TO u.s. for we believe that the
fundamental principles of the party are
correct, and they must ultimately prevail
If the Republic is to endure
''As to how long the present financial
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strain can continue I will say that the
farmers of the State are nearing the end
OF their tether. Many homes are being
desolated by foreclosure, so that tenant
farming is increasing rapidly, with no
hope manifest in the near future Ny
judgment is that the difference between
the Mckinley and Wilson bill levies on
imp ports has but little influence over the
situation. 1t is famine that can never
be relieved so long as the farmer is COM
PEELED 10 pay or 10 per cent interest per
annum and receives only so cents per
bushel for his wheat"
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FALL OF THE BASTILE.
French Residents to Have an EIabor-
ate Celebration.

ate Celebration.
The French residents of San Francisco
have agreed to celebrate the 14th of July
in fine style this year. There was meet
ing held last evening to prepare for the
event, at which the following committee
was selected: Sylvain Weill,J. Deschamps,
P. A. Bergerot, A. Bousquet and ]. Co.
dara.
1t has not been decided whether the
celebration shall be held in this City or at
Shell Mound, in Berkeley. There is some
difference of opinion on this point, but it
has been relegatcd to the committee with
power to act. On the proposition that this
years celebration shall eclipse all others
held in this City, however, there is no diff
ference of opinion. and the indications are
that the event Will be splendid success.
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JUVENILE BEGGARs.
Arrest of the Parents, Who Own Paying
Property.

Mary Larsen. wife of Seyerein Larsen, 1922
Filbert street, was arrested at 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon on a charge of compelling her
children to beg. The children-two girls, Retta
and Gertrude-are of tender age.
The father is a longshoreman and owns two
houses on Fiibert street, from which he collects
monthly rentals. The family lives in the rear
of one OF them and the tenant in the front part
pays $17 month.
The mother admitted the charge. Larsen
pere will be arrested to-day.
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Looking for Security.

The sather Banking Company is suing the
Eagle Automatic Can Company and the Pacific
Sheet Metal Company tor $137, ,799, the amount
OF money loaned. The loan was supposed TO
be secured by the property OF the can company,
valued at $50 900, but in the meantime the
can company and the Sheet Metal Company
consolidated, and now the bank is suing TO
have the new concern secure the debts due the
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-16
The Ferry Depot Stone.

The suit OF James Martin to compel the
Harbor Commissioners to use Oregon stone
instead OF Colusa stone in the new ferry depot,
came before Judge Slack for argument on
demurrer yesterday afternoon. The question
raised was whether or not the Commissioners
can change specifications. The case was sub
mitted, and the decision on demurrer viii
decide the case.
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Change in Miss Rehan,s Repert oire.

The management of the Baldwin Theater an
nounces that the repertoire for the Ada Rehan
and Augustin DAILY Company engagement, be-
ginning next Monday night, has been changed
and now stands as follows: Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday nights and Saturday matinee
"The Countess Gucki''; Thursday and Friday
nights 1.-THE Last Word''; Saturday night "The
School for Scandal "
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Cut With a Penknife.

Henry Revain, newsboy, was brought to
the Receiving Hospital yesterday afternoon
suffering from a flesh wound in the back The
injury was inflicted by penknife In the hands
of another newsboy, colored. named Howard.
discussion over the Market-street transfer
system brought on the assault.
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The valley Rond ACROSS the Merced.

The work of laying the track on the Valley
road from the Merced River to the town OF
Merced, about thirteen miles distant, will be-
gin to-day. the river having been bridged yes
terday. All the grading to Merced has peen
practically completed, and the work of laying
the rails will, in consequence, go rapidly for
ward The road will probably be ready for
traffic between Stockton and Merced in about
q mouth.
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POPULISTS ENCOURAGED,
Presidential Elector ]. V. Web.
ster Thinks the Party
Will Count.
Is of the Opinion That It Will Poll a
Heavy Vote-Lauds "The Call"
Reports.

J. V. Webster of San Luis Obispo, for
merly the Populist candidate for Governor,
and nominated few days ago at Sacra-
mento for Presidential elector-at-large, is
in the City. Mr.. Webster thinks the Pop
ulists will poll very large vote during the
next election. He said last night in re-
gard to the recent convention and other
matters:
1.-The personnel of the convention was
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Little. Big Bank Account.

The Public Administrator has applied for
letters of administration on the estate of
Andrew Little who was buried Thursday. De-
ceased has no known relatives in this State,
and his bank books show his estate to be worth
about $16, 900.
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ELLA HOBART To
WE'D c, A, BALDWIN
Society Agreeably Sur
prised by the Announced
Engagement.
TO BE MARRIED SOON.
The Match Considered an En-.
nently Happy One in
Every Respect.
THE GROOM AN OXFORD MAN.
Preparations for an Early Summer
Wedding at the Hobart Mansion
on Van Ness.
THE GROOM AN OXFORD MAN

Society had its regular weekly matri-
monial surprise yesterday, when Miss Ella
Hobart announced her engagement to
Charles A. Baldwin. As might be ex-
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SANTA FE EXPRESS
To CHICAGO via A. s p. Direct Line
Leaves every day at r. NJ. carrying fuIman
Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers 10 S.cass ~
via Kansas City without change. ANNEX sAAs ''A
Denver and st. Louis.
CHICAGO LIMITED,
From Los Angeles to Chicago.
so,,d vestibnle Train Daily, with Dining-cara
under Harvey's management. Connecting trains
leave San Francisco at 8 A. n. and p N. daily.
The best railway from California TO the East
New rails. new ties; dust: interesting scenery3
and good meals in Harvey's dining-room or dining
cAIk
Ticket Oface-644 Market Street,
Chronicle Sullding.
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SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE
LADIES'
MUSLIN UNDER WEAR!
We take pleasure inviting the attention Saturday
of THE MOST ASTOUNDING BARGAINS EVER OFFERED
IN LADIES' USLIN UNDERWEAR which, the result of
ca cash purchase regular
enabled to place before patrons
AT ABOUT HALF PRICE TO-DAY!


100 dozen LADIES MUSLIN muslin
80
LADIES' CHEMIsEs
viii be oferedat
t.
price, and$ will be osed outat
be q
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NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

lVia Sausalito Ferry.
From San Francisco Commencing March 29, l896
WEEKDAYS.
FOR NIL! valley and San Rafael = 700, $500
*9:15 10:lb, IL AS, A. NJ: s1:46, $50. AIS,
5:15, $500. . :35 p NJ.
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednes,
Gays and Saturdays IL 80 n.
SUNDAYS.
For MIL Valley and Sau Rafael-fS 90, s9 100,
+1O:OO, IL 80 A. NJ; $$l2 3J. VI 80 2:l5, *4OO
PESO 6:4o, $3.50 P. NJ. Extra trip to Sausalito As
II 200 A. NJ.
Trains marked run to San Quentin. ssl2,so
r II. does not run to Mill Valley.
THROUGH TRAINS.
l:4o p n. weekdayB-Cazadero and way ststfonA
S:O0 A. N. Sundays-Cazadero aud way stations
s'uo a. n. Sundays-Point Reyes az Ysy stationa
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FUNDING BILL DENOUNCED
An Interesting Meeting Held
Last Night by the Local
Labor Council.
Vice. President Burns rendered His
Resignation, but the Union Did
Not Accept 1t.

The Labor Council of San Francisco
came to order last night at 1859 Mission
street, with Vice-President Burns in the
chair. The minutes of the former meeting
were read and approved, when the new
matter incident to the meeting came up.
a communication from Henry White,
general secretary of the United Garment
Workers of America, was read, stating
that ]. Goodman had been duly appointed
to act as organizer for that body for San
Francisco and vicinity.
A communication from the Journeymen
Tailors' Union of San Francisco indorsing
the proposed amendment to article Is of
the constitution was read and referred to
the committee on laws and legislation.
A telegram from j. E. Fitzgerald of
Kansas City to William Zahn made known
that there was strike at the Armour
Pack ing Company and that the boycott
had been indorsed. 1t was stated that
furt her particulars would be written i'm
medlately.
Committee reports were then read.
Most of them reported that everything
was satisfa ctory. But Delegate Hoeber
from the Typographical Union said that
he could not report things as being in
good condition, as he understood that two
more linotype machines had been lately
ordered in this City. He did not care to
say by whom, he said. for polite reasons.
The executive mmittee brought in the
following report:
WHEREAS, The efforts of C. P. Huntington to
have the notorious refunding bill passed
through Congress against the wishes and in
terests of the entire United States in general
and the Pacific Coast in particular; and
whereas. the passage OF the funding bill
would be disastrous to the welfare OF California
and encourage the Southern Pacific Company
OF Kentucky in lis outrageous treatment OF
the citizens of this State; therefore be it
ResOlued. That the san Francisco Labor Coun-
the refunding bill as measure detrimental to
the progress of California and opposed TO the
interests OF the entire country; and be it
further
fornia in Congress be requested to do all in
their power to defeat the passage of this
notorious steal. w. MACARTHUR (Chairman),
j. WALTERS,
T.F. BURNS,
ALEX MILAR,
Executive Committee.
The chair announced that there were
two vacancies in the executive committee.
Delegate Hill of the Pattern Makers Union
and Delegate Walters of the Brewery
mems Union were elected by reclamation.
Delmas of the Cooper's Union was elected
to fill vacancy on the organizing and
visiting committee.
t. F. Burns handed in his resignati ion
as Vice-PresidenI and member of the or
was evoked by this movement. and when
a vote was taken the resignation was not
accepted. Burns did not insist and there
fore will retain his position.
The union then went into executive
| session.
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Atlantic
AND
Pacific
RAILROAD

Trains leave from and arrive,
at MRrket-Street Ferry.
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CREEK ROUTE FERRY.
From SAN PRinGISC0-Foot Of Market Street (Slip 81
"T:l5 900 HOGAN. tI:ao *2:g3 t;:ec
400 1900 se:oop.M.
From 0AKLAED-Foo. Of Bro.dway.- 900 500
10ooa.n. tl2:oo 100 ts:co 900 t4:co
sSooPM.
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NUGGETS OF NEWS.

An earthquake of great force shook the
city of Valparaiso, Chile, vest Arday after
noon. The damage done was Wight.
The secretary of state has decided that
the National (Prohibition) Party ticket
will be placed on the official ballot in
Illinois.
1t is reported that the Spanish govern
ment will give up the struggle in Cuba by
the lst of next March, if the insurrection
has not been put down by that time.
Secretary of the Navy Hilary Herbert
announces that he win make three speeches
in Alabama during the week before the
election in the interest of Palmer and
BuCkner
President Faure will grant amnesty to
4O2 prisoners, who are confined in Algeria
and in various penal institutions in
France as "A mark of commemoration OF
the cZaT recent visit.
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MAHANoY CITY.



MAHANoY CITY, oct 16.-Joseph Mil
oszewski, who was injured in the breaker of
the Gilberton colliery on Wednesday under
circumstances that seem to call for censure,
died at the Miners hospital. A lump Of
coal weighing 1875 pounds fell through a hole
from above the man aud crushed him. The
deceased left wife and six children, who
are in Poland.
George Moskaitis employed at the Maha-
noy City colliory, received a deep scalp
wound and had two fingers of his right hand
badly laccratod by a fall of top coal
a quiet wedding took place last evening in
the parsonage of st. Pauls Reformed church,
Rev. II. II. Keiser officiating. The contract
ing parties Miss Sallic Stahler Of East Maha-
noy junction, and Nelson Nelson, the Ia
maqua florist, formerly Of DelanO. There
was a reception at the residence of D. IL.
Bright, at which few friends gathered.
Charles Under, who was killed at the Buck
Mountain colliery Tuesday, by'a fall Of coal,
will be buried Saturday afternoon. Services
will be held in the German Lutheran church
at this place.
The Kaier Brewing Company purchased a
team Of sorrels and a gray horse at the
Waldron sale in Shenandoah yesterday. They
are three fine horses.
David Leckler, Of st. Nicholas, had a
family reunion last evening and entertained
about thirty members of the family and
intimate friends.
The Elite Social Club opened the dancing
school season in Kaier's hall last night.
About 1000 invitations had been issued and
the attendance was large.
J. II. Pomeroy, Esq, of Shenandoah, will
D IL Il
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HON. Joseph WYArr

The voters of the First Legislative district
have an opportunity 10 rckvarda faithful and
able public servant, by returning Hon. Joseph
Wyatt as member of the Legislature. lie
is a man of the people and arose from the
ranks of the Norkmwucn, and therefore his
sympathies are ever with the MASSES, whether
as mem icrof the Legislature or as private
citizen His record is am open book, and no
man, 5au say aught against it. Even his
political opponents are at loss to find some
argument iu opposition to his reelection.
Although Mr.. Wyatt was a member Of the
state legislature for but one term, he has
made record that -urpas,c- that even of
members who have served a number of terms
at Harrisburg. The measure known as the
Wyatt Company store bill ,and which
has recently been endorsed by the United
Mine Workers. became law mainly
Though his individual efforts and personal
influence. Like the majority of the legi,la-
tion favored and championcd by Mr.. Wyatt,
this bill was enacted in the interest of work
iugmeu, and this alone j. sufficient to cause
every mine aborer to cast his vote for aad
work in the interest Of Mr.. Wyatt, the
true friend o. labor.
Mr. Wyatt is also the father of the bin re-
guirin. tax collectors to issue receipts bear
ing number corresponding with the stub,
IN ms 'ooN' ""'rn has many o'n'l ''"'''''
thal nave met Win pu'"' 'n'o'' No "'''''
mahJ pore '"'' I'VE "o'N OF was III
'l''''N'cu '"' u-"' "-"'''' '''' ''''''o"
oi quay CHN'"IS "F Incorporating 'N''e,"
porU'oh' OIL 'I'7 "n" luHc'"c COUNTY l."
lael' ne was active III an loS''''''o" '""t III
any way I'll e''eu H'n"S' 'h'" COUNTY anu ny
"hlch the WORKING people were "ene"''C"'
'''' "'N' i''T''i'''"' VIZ "o ~ l''''' ''
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POLITICAL TALK.

The Democrats will hold forth at Tamaqua
this evening.
The Democrats will hold a meeting at
IIcckschcrvillc ON Saturday evening
Hon. Elias Davis. Republican candidate for
Treasurer, is doing effective work for the
entire ticket,
Han. Jobu r Sborner and Factory Inspcc-
tor CampbeII smoke toa large crowd at Cir
lviIIe last evening
The Republican National committee is now
invading "tbe cnemy', rouutrv. and is
forcing the tiobtiup in the Pacific coast states
Watson +. Sbepberd i, now confning him
self to tbree-mipute addre,se. ON the financial
,urstiop Rrr,rn the ca,nuairn closes he will
"y ,,,, "' '','" ,'3 ,' III. p+.,.;r 1...
me h'I" n'van I"I'E 1T "''SNI'e I"S'
h.S"t was " DrlIIlaht success '"hG''sslhai
d 'im puNII, Of P,i1hur2 N"7 The pHu9pal
orlI and Was well received. 4 brief ad-
Il ,..-- ,,t.. ,l. l.., ut,tl. lTTIttius
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Compelled Him to Apologize.

GEEEyyILLE, y. G., oct. l6,--1he jsint
discussion between w II. Lucas and
Harry skinner candidates FOR congress,
came near causing a rowand serious trou-
bic In his closing rejoinder Lucas said :
Il have been told here that ex-senator
Jarvis said hcheard skinner lobbying in
Washington iT.fHvor of u bill, and fifteen
minutes later, on the floor Of the house,
he made speech and voted against the
bilL' skinner denounced Jarvis as an
infamous and damnable liar using the
names of DIR. O'Hagan and Alex Blow in
thosame connection. Both these gentle
men were present and instantly resented
SINNERS insult, and compelled him to
apologize on the spot.