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The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
NEWS OF MARE ISLAND.
Arrival of the Monterey Means
Additional Work for
Mechanics.
Marines Leave to Garrison the Port
Orchard Yard-0verhauling the
Pensacola.

VALLEJO, CAL, Sept. 20.-The moni-
tor Monterey has been the first ship-of-
war to come to the navy-vard and go
direct to the magazine wharf and dis
charge ammunition. Heretofore ali fires
were drawn, all lights put out, the vessel
anchored in the stream, the ammunition
hoisted out of the powder magazine,
placed on lighters and towed to the maga-
zine wharf, transferred to fiatcars and
taken to the shell or powder magazines
and carefully slowed away until the ship
was again ready to receive it. Times are
changing every day; the manner of put
ting up charges of powder is different and
less caution is necessary. 1t was well
come sight to see the monitor coming up
the bay and go in drydock Friday last, as
it means additional work for the me-
chanics. Captain Clark win soon assume
command, and Captain Ludlow will go
East on leave of absence.
Residents of Vallejo and all interested
in navy-yard affairs, are pleased to learn
of the success of the Union Iron Works in
securing the building of two more ships
OF war, as that which helps the company
helps the navy yard and merchants in
time. 1t is expected that action will be
taken by the coming Congress to have the
cnannel WlQeneQ between Nalie1O anQ the
navy yard so that ships like the Oregon
and the battleships 10 be constructed
could come to the navy yard without fear
of grounding.
draft of twenty marines left the nvay
yard early last week for Port Orchard.
The naval station at this place will here
after be garrisoned as at other yards. The
guard will be quartered on board the
United States ship Nipsic until suitable
barracks are built on shore.
Paymaster Shedding, paymaster of the
yard, will be detached on October 1, and
Paymaster W. w. Barry will take his
place. The latter officer will bring his
own clerk, and Pay Clerk Walter BoIIard
will be detached. Mr.. BoIlard has been
an efficient and accommodating official,
and his retirement will be regretted.
Captain Louis Kempff will assume
charge OF the receiving-ship Independence
the 1st OF the coming month.
The boiler and engines are being taken
out of the Pensacola, and rapid progress is
being made toward converting it into a
training-sh for boys.
Workmen are pushing work on the
Hartford rapidly. 1t is hoped that the
spar deck will be covered before the rains.
A mum ber of second hand sails, formerly
in use on board of the Richmond, were re-
ceived from the Norfolk navy yard for the
Hartford. Several OF them have been con-
demned as rotten and unfit for use.
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PORTLAND GARRorERS.
Four Men Rob a Washington StOcknsas
of HIS Money.

Four Mem Rob Washington StOcknsan
of HIS Money.
PORTLAND, Or, Sept. GOV. B.
Nash, a Was hington cattle-raiser, was the
victim of an uncommonly bold highway
robbery at noon to-day. He came to
Portland on the forenoon train from Sc
attic, purposing to go East tonight As
he was walking up town from the Union
depot he was accosIeo by two strangers.
one of whom asked him for a match. This
led to general conversation, the strangers
claiming also to be visiting here. The
result was that the three boarded a car
and rode to Portland Heights.
After wandering about short time and
reaching secluded spot. the three men
were pounced upon by two others, and, as
if by a preconcerted arrangement, Nash
was garroted by the four and robbed of
$3.50 in gold. In their hurry to get away
they overlooked $3.50 in currency he had
in his inside coat pocket
This is the story Nash told Chief of Po-
lice Minto this afternoon. He added that
he drew the money at the Seattle Court
house yesterday afternoon, and believes
the robbers followed him here from the
Sound.
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Kinley, in thousands and multiples, on
the Stock Exchange here"
SCORES JUDGE PUTBRBAUGH.

Letter Issued by San Diego Coanty's
Republican Central Committee.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, 20.-The Republican
County Central Committee has issued a
public letter scoring Judge George Puter-
baugh for running independently for Su-
perior Judge. Puterbaugh was a candi-
date before the Republican Convention
and was defeated. In response to petit
ton signed by about 1000 citizens he con-
sents to run independently, and wrote a
letter charging that the late convention
was dominated by bosses and that the
vote was corrupt and unfair. The COM
mittee says:
We regret that G lifelong Republican should
feel so sore over not being the nominee of a
quest of Democrats, Populists and disap-
pointed seekers of office, attempt to destroy
his party, defeat its nominees and befoul the
POLITICAL home where he has so long rested.
The favorite cry OF a disappointed office-seeker
is corruption and bossism and this letter is no
exception to the general rule.
The convention was composed of 247 dele
gates chosen at open caucuses and primaries
by 1895 Republicans of this county; these
delegates were a representative body of eiti-
Zens who would not submit to the dictation of
any man or set OF men.
A candidate who has sought q nomination
at the hands of a convention, and after free
and fair fight has not obtained the coveted
honor, is not justified in seeking to defeat his
successful rival by violating his implied
pledge to abide by the decision of the conven-
ton. Such conduct is political treason, belit-
condemnation of all loyal members OF the
party.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
The Situation In 1rironn.

TUCSON. A. T., Sept. 2o.-There is much
comment here on the action OF the Demo-
cratic Territorial convention in its strong
Endorsement of Governor Franklin and
equally strong denunciation of President
Cleveland, as the convention was abso-
lutely controlled by the Territorial admin
istration. Two years ago the territorial
convention indorsed Cleveland and the
Territorial administration in UNQUALIFIED
terms From the delegations elected to
the Republican Territorial convention, to
be held on Tuesday next. it is safe to pre-
dict that the st. Louis Republican plat
form, especially the sound-monv plank,
will be indorsed and a sound money can
didate nominated for Congress. This,
with Democratic and Populist tickets in
the field, will give the Republicans much
advanfaop
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
EURExA'S FIRST FAIR.
The Agricultural Associations Pavilion
Crowded With Exhibits for the
ODeHinq Day.

EUREKE, CAL. Sept. 20.-The first fair
of the Eureka Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Fair Association will be formally
opened tomorrow. The most sanguine
expectations of the committee in charge
have been realized. The only regret is
that the pavilion is not larger. Every
available foot of space in the exposition
building has been taken. Several home
merchants and many firms ,of San Fran
cisco and Portland are unable to secure
places for their exhibits. Most of the
exhibits are already arranged, and before
Monday noon the big building will be
filed with beautiful and inte resting ex-
hibits.
The race track has been put into ex-
cellent condition, and the weeks horse
and bicycle racing promises to be the best
ever held in this section.
The programme for the opening night
at the pavilion will consist of addresses by
President Daniel Murphy, Judge G.. w.
Hunter and Mayor c. G. Stafford, con-
cert by Cassasa's First Regiment band
and an electric display. A large number
of visitors are expected from outside
counties. especially from Del Norte and
Mendocino. The days have been appor-
toned as follows: Tuesday will be
Eureka day, Wednesday North Humboldt
day, Thursday Del Norte day, Friday
school childrens' day and Sa turday South
Humbolt day.
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THE POINT PINOS WRECK.
Heavv SsCefIs Are Completing tho De
structiOn of the st. Paul.

StTHCttOn OF tne OF. fuUt
PACIFIC GROVE, CAL. Sept. 20.-A
great deal of excitement was caused here
to-day by the report that the wrecked
steamer st. Paul, lying On the rocks near
Point Pinos lighthouse. hao gone to pieces
during the storm which ragged here night
before last and yesterday. As result all
day long people in carriages, on horse
back and a-wheel were seen going out to
the wreck. During the forenoon and far
in the afternoon, Moss Beach, near where
the st. Paul went on the rocks, was lined
with weary pedestrians from Del Monte,
Mo aterey and Pacific Grove, who had
walked six miles to view the wreck once
more before it went to pieces.
The storm has affected the fated ship
very materially, and has weakened it so
that 1t will break up shortly. 1t has set
tied down some two feet at the stern and
lists to port considerably more than after
it struck. The heavy swells dash high
over the rear cabin, and part of the rail
has already been broken by the waves.
The cabins will soon succumb to the angry
waters. The st. Paul's old pilot, who
purchased the boat at auction for $25 is
expected here this week, when he will at
tempt to save what he can of it, but if the
heavy swells do not cease there will not be
much left to save.
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SIERRA COUNTY NOMINEES.
Republicans Elect Delegates TO Le0isId-
tice Contentious.

ftCe C0uUe7iftonss
DOWNIEVILLE, CAL, Sept. 20.-The
Sierra County Republican Convention met
yesterday, with ex-State Senator H. K
Turner in the chair. Hon. Stanley A
Smith was nominated as candidate for Su-
Derior Judge by accIamation. He is the
incumbent, and had previously served the
county for six years as District Attorney.
Resolutions favoring the candidacy of
George c. Perkins for Senator were
adopted.
The following were elected as delegates
to the Senatorial Convention of the Third
District: J.. S. Gould, D. T. Cole, ]. B.
Irish, ]. NJ. Gorham, George Wood. The
following will participate in the Sixth
Assent bly, District Conventions: J. d.
Hough, j. o. Jones. H. spaulding, ]. r.
R. Castagna, H. K. Turner. AS nominees
for Supervisors, ]. M. Gorham OF the
Fourth District, J. W. Phillips of Forest
and w. 7. Luther OF Downieville are
chosen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
sUIsUNs CoNF1AGRATroN.
Losses Sustained In tho Ftre of Saturday
ErensnQs

SUISUN, CAL, Sept. 20.-The damage
resulting from the fire last evening was
not as great as at first anticipated. If a
strong wind had prevailed the loss would
have been immense. The evening was
unusually calm, and this condition, cou-
pied with the rain on the previous night,
prevented the destruction of several large
buildings. As nearly as can be ascer-
tanned, the damages are as follows:
Blum & Phillips, stock, $4,000, insurance
$4,000; w. ]. Costigan, building, $1,000 insur-
ance $500; Halle Bros, buildings, 1880, in
surance $500; Perkins Bros, stock $3.50 and
building $3.50, insured; B. F. Cassiday, 500,
no insurance.; E. E. Long, damage TO drugs
and store fixtures, $500, insured; J. T. Cooper,
loss and damage to stock, 5000, insured; Bank
$780, insured; Suisun bakery building, $50,
insured; J. "A. Wilson, $50, insured; NJ. Dim
kelspiel & Co., damage $50, insured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
WoRDENs HooDLAND FRIENDS.
Many Signatures to Petition for a
Communication of Hts Sentence.

Many Signatures to a Petition for a
Commutatton of Hts Sentence.
WOODLAND, CAL, Sept. 20.-Rev. W.
S. Worden, a missionary who has recently
returned from Japan, is in this city circu-
iating a petition in behalf of his con-
demned brother, Salter ID. Worden, ask
ing that the sentence of death be COM
muted to imprisonment. The petition is
being signed by lawyers, bankers, officials,
ministers, merchants. ETC., and so far
only three or four have refused
to sign the prayer. A majority cf the
members of the jury that convicted Wor-
den are on the list. Judge Grant will re-
sentence him to death next Tuesday.
Worden is under conviction for having
caused the wrecking OF train during the
strike of 1894 and causing the death of
four regular soldiers.
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sented the Second Presbyterian Church OF
this place, and Mrs. ]. B. Capp the First
Presbyterian Church, Mr.. Grew the Con-
gregational Church of Pacific Grove, Miss
Mays the Christian Church of Pacific
Grove and T. +. Kershaw the United
Presbyterian Church of Salinas, all being
presidents of the several societies. A dis
cussion of the project developed unahi-
nous sentiment in favor of forming
union OF the county societies. and October
81 was finally selected as the day of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
Mouterev Endeaporers Union.

MONTEREY, CAL, Sept. 2O.--The
county presidents of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor held pre-
liminary meeting here to determine def
nitely the time for the soclety's county
organization to convene and select place
for its meeting. Mrs. M. /. Thomas re pre-
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
oNE.HoUR cYoLR RAoE.
Jimmy Michaeis Is Challenged by W. y
Hamilton.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Sept. GOV. w.
Burch of Chicago, publisher of the Amer
ican Sheep Breeder, has forwarded chal-
lenge to Tom Eek. the manager of Jimmy
Michaels, the Welsh wheelman, offering
to match w. w. Hamilton of Denver
against the Welsh champion in race for
one hour, the contest to be brought off at
Chicago or Denver.
This race, if brought off, will attract at
tention, as Michaels lowered most of the
American records in the one-hour race at
Manhattan Beach last Friday. Each man
will be allowed as many pacemakers as
desired.
Mr.. Burch is the hacker of Hamilton in
the great contest with the PAGER, Joe
Patchen, which is to be brought off here
next Tuesday. There is q large amount OF
money wagered on the result.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
Elreka,a SiLrer Rnllu.

EUREKA, CAL, Sept. 20.-The silver
parry held its first campaign rally last
night. The meeting was addressed by David
Evans, the veteran lumberman. and was
well attended. The SUBJECT of Evans ad-
dress was. "The Silver Question From a
Business Mans Standpoint"
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
Fatal FAN Near junction ottv.

WEAVERVILLE, CAL, Sept. 20.-Pat
Campbell fell from rugged mountain
trail last night and was killed from the in
juries he sustained. The trail a narrow
mountain foot-path, led from Junction
City to North Fork.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
First Train to sanoa.

EUREKA, CAL, Sept. 20.-The first
through train on the Vance road arrived
at its terminus at Samoa last night A
ferry will connect Samoa with Eureka.
The road has been in course of construc-
ton for about a year, and was built to
enter into a contest for the large northern
freight and passenger traffic now enjoyed
bv the Korbel road. The new road taps
one of the weaIthiest timber belts on the
coast.
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Ro,.nd YatIeu susnect Giras sniE.

WEAVERVILLE. CAL, Sept. 20
Fred Radcliffe, accused of completely in
the murder of Jack" Littlefield in Round
Valley. was on Friday admitted to $4,000
bail. His supposed bondsman is DR.. An
derson of Port Costa
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
srRIKEs a SUNK KEN Rock.

British Warship Cosssws Damaged off
Vancouver Island.
TACOMA, WASH. Sept. 20.-A private
message received here states that the
British warship Comus was badly dam
aged to-day by striking a sunken rock off
the coast Of Vancouver Island.
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Ynueio,n .Nc.r Pnator.

VALLEJO, CAL, Sept. 2O.-A large con-
gregation greeted Rev. Mr.. Williams the
new pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. this morning. the people were
favorably impressed with his sermon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21
STOCKTON MARRSMES.
Fine Scores Made 5y Gem Clm6s Of the
HSH City

Fine Scores Made By Gem Clubs Of the
MtH City.
STOCKTON, CAL, Sept. 20.-The Gun
Club annex of the Stockton Athletic As.
sociation that tied the Los Angeles cracks
for the State championship last May made
109 out of possible 120 at practice to-day
in the shoot to select a team to compete at
the San Jose tournament next month.
The Gun Club annex team will be COM
posed of Frank Merrill, who made two
clean scores at the last championship
shoot, Charles Merrill Frank D. Nicoi.
Charles Haas. Dave Winders and R. ].
Mccoy. George Swain will be the substi-
tute.
The Stockton Gun Club held live bird
shoot this afternoon. In the eight-bird
match Henry Longers scored 8, H. G.
Balkwell z E. Gamble Z, w. DitE Z Will.
liam Keys 6, G. Ditz Jr. 6, A. ]. Comfort
6, George Ellis 6. In the blue rock shoot
that followed good scores were made.
Balkwel made % out of a possible 80.
Charles Merrill 80 out of 55, Frank Merrill
81 out of go. George Ditz Jr. 73 out of So.
Gamble AZ out OF so. The team that will
represent this club at San Jose has not
been selected.
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burglary at WeGverviHe.
WEAVERVILLE, CAL, Sept. 90
Chris Nickel, one of the pioneer store
keepers of Trinity County, was robbed last
night by burglars, who secured $50.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-21

BORROW on seaiskins. silks and Jewels at Uncle
Harris. l5 Grant avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

to the artillery school at that place. Tho
term of two years instruction in artillar,
tactics. etc., which officers have been 70
ceiy1ng at Fortress Monroe, expired hi.
summer. The officers who have attended
the course, with the exception of those of
the Fifth Artillery, have been ordered to
return to their regiments. The places of
these officers will be filled by Others who
have not yet undergone such tuition.
The orders of officers of the Fifth who
are to be assigned to the school and bat
terry instruction will, in addition, contain
the assignments of those officers who have
completed the terms to the batteries of
the Fifth. In consequence it may be ex-
pected that there will be great shake up
of details in this regiment. None OF the
orders will go into effect before Sep
tember.
General Miles is collecting suggestions
for increasing the efficiency of the army.
Recently he sent out to officers OF the army
a regular letter containing number OF in
quiries which are designed TO be OF assist
ance to him in the preparation OF his re-
port. In reply he has received about 1900
letters, all very complete. Yesterday 400
were received. One of the most important
questions he asks is: 'What suggestion
have you to make concerning instruction,
drill and discipline of the army, In order
to promote its patriotism, character, intel
lectual and physical development, and its
general weIfare?" The other questions
dealt with the equipment OF troops and
reward for gallantry.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

Bryan and Sewall of their nominations.
He said he thought the notification would
take place in Baltimore on the 14th inst,
but on being told that Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Sewall would proceed to New England
from New York. probably on the 18th inst,
he gave it as his belief that the silver noti-
fication would occur on the earliest avail
able date.
Mr.. Bryan has sent letter to John G.
Harmony, secretary of the Bryan Club at
Canton, Ohio. The letter follows:
My Dear Sir: 1 am in receipt of your message
conveying greetings from the members OF your
club and beg you to assure them OF my hearty
appreciation OF their support. The fact that
those of your citizens who believe that the
United States is strong enough to have fnan-
cial policy of its own are willing to array
themselves against townsman OF high char
acter and great personal worth indicates the
depth of their convictions. Whenever great
issue arises the American people always prove
their independence and moral courage, char
acteristics without which self-government is
impossible. 1t gratites me to know that the
silver sentiment in its growth is disregarding
party lines. Yours truly, w. ]. BRYAN.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
FUSION WITH DEMOCRATS.
That Is the Pro0raame of the Kansas
POpuEtsts.

ABILENE, KANs., Aug. 4.-The Popu-
list State Convention will meet here to-
morrow morning and nearly all the lead
ing politicians and delegates have arrived.
Fusion with the Democrats on an electoral
ticket and State ticket will probably
occur and the electoral ticket may be a
divided one instead of being fusion of the
Bryan and SewalI ticket as were at first
talked of. The Populists are 10th to sur
render their candidate for Vice. President.
Watson, though there is a strong senti-
ment favoring such move. Ex-Con-
gresham w. A. Harper, leading candi-
date for the nomination for Governor,
favors this. A majority of the delegates
seem to favor an electoral ticket made up
of FIVE Populists, four Democrats and one
silver Republican. 1t is professed that a
ticket so constructed would carry Kansas
and it would be understood that which
ever candidate, Watson or Sewall, had the
more votes in the electoral college should
receive the Kansas electoral vote.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
FREE SILVER WANING.
Manufacturer Seton BeIiercs NcKin-
ley's EIectiOn Is AssWred.

Manufacturer Seton BeIieres Mex in
ley,s Electt0m Is assured.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. Al. ". Sell
ton. the millionaire manufacturer, has re-
turned from a business trip 10 the East,
during which he investigated the general
sentiment on the money question. Mr..
Seton is interested in large concerns in
Chicago and in Indiana.
''The free coinage of silver idea is losing
ground daily, and l have no doubt as to
the outcome in November. My superin-
tendent at the Chicago factory told me
that he was president of Democratic
German club OF $50 members, and that
every man was going to vote for McKin-
ley. Four of my friends own the Citizens
Bank, at Anderson, Ind. Three are
Democrats and one a Republican All
since l returned that Indiana is regarded
as doubtful, but this is not so. It is for
sound money beyond doubt.
81 visited my old home in Maryland, a
place OF about 800 inhabitants. Hereto
fore the vote was about equally divided
between Democrats and Republicans, but
the editor of the little paper there, which
is Democratic, told me that the town with
the exception OF one man was solid for
gold, and that exception was the post
master.
~ talked with farmers in West Virginia
and they can't see how free silver is going
to help them. They want tariff on wool
and say that under the Mckinley tariff
bill they were ole to raise enough sheep
from W ich they could make a living. but
they can't do it under the Wilson tariff.
The main object of my going East was to
establish another plant at Wellsvile, n. Y.
The Board OF Trade at that place had
offered US fiattering inducements to locate
plant there and hepapers were all ready
for our signature, but alter attending the
Chicago convention and fearing the effects
of the silver craze l instructed our general
manager TO advise the Wellsvilie people
that everything would be held In abey-
ance until after the November election. l
feel the same way about building here. l
don't propose to erect a big building and
make five year leases on the present
money basis and then have my tenants
pay me in 50.cent silver dollars. / am of
the opinion, however, that the intelligent
and thinking people will continue to run
this Government and will resist the at
tempt to place it upon single silver
basis.'