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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
LECKY on FREE TRADE,
Some Handy Literature for the
Wise Men of the
Colleges.
Professor Moses of Berkeley Is SUI
piled With a Campaign
Document.

a few days ago a weD-known and pro-
gressive citizen of San Francisco had !.
campaign card published on good Bristol
board. The following is printed in bold
letters on one side of the card:
FREE TRADE
W. H. Lecky, the English historian tnow an
NJ. p, in his recently published work,
Democracy and Liberty" has this to say in
volume 2, chapter 8:
The other side of the card contains this
extract:
No fact is more conspicuous in the nine
teenth century than the strength of the reae-
ton that has taken place against the Tree trade
or "laisseZ-faire" principles which within the
memory of men still living were almost com
pletely dominant in the more advanced econ
omleal teaching OF the world, and which
seemed likely in few years to control all the
more civilized legislation. Whether we look
to the despotic monarchies or to the demo-
cratic republics-whether we cons ider the
crowded populations of Europe or the thinfy
scattered inhabitants of Australia or New Zea-
land-the same lesson may be learned.
Nearly everywhere the old iree-trade doc
trlne is YanquiShed or declining creed and
the chief disputes relate to the forms which
protection should take; to the degrees to
which it may be wisely carried; to the advan-
tage OF esta bllShlng preferential treatment
In favor OF different parts of the same empire.
In England more than In any other great
country free trade holds its ground and il still
land is very isolated, and if l read Alright
average educated opinion the doctrine has
become sonnet thing very different from the
confident enthusiastic evangel of Golden. 1t
has come TO mean little more than a conviction
that, If all nations agreed to adopt free trade,
it would be a benefit 10 the world as a whole
though not to every part OF it; that, though
protective duties are OF great value in foster
ing the infancy of manufactures, they should
not be continued when these manufactures
have reached their maturity; that free trade
is the manifest interest of great CONNER
cial country which does not produce sufficient
food for its subsistence, while its ships may be
met on every sea and its manufactures might
almost supply the world; that cheap raw ma
terials and cheap food are essential conditions
OF English manufacturing supremacy.-Lecky's
Democracy and Liberty"
Cards of the foregoing type have been
freely distributed to the college professors
of the Pacific Coast. Special care Was
taken that Professor Moses of Berkeley
should receive card. 1t was fancied by
the sender that Mr.. Moses had been one
of the most active apostles of free trade at
the Berkeley institution, and fearing that
he might have overlooked Lecky's last
observations the extract was forwarded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
INDoRsE sPRECKELs.
Scandinavian Republicans Are Sat
IsfIed With His Leadership.

Scandinavian Republicans Are Sat-
lSfled With His leadership.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
members of the scandinavian Republican
Club was held last evening. Spirited adj
dresses were made by c. Johannson, f.
Sharp, G. H. Erickson, c. H. Petersen and
A. Olsen. Local as well national politics
claimed the attention of the different
speakers. At the close of the speeches a
committee was appointed to make arrange
ments for a grand rally at their next regu-
lar meeting, September s, at the usual
time and place. Good music, with other
forms of entertainment. will be enjoyed.
Before the meeting adjourned the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Resolued, That we, the undersigned members
of the Scandinavian Republican Club, do
hereby pledge our support TO the nominees of
the Republican party, Mckinley ana HOBART
and be 1t further
ResOEUed, That we respectfully request the
Republican Municipal Convention to place in
nomination men who are well known to the
community, and OF sterling integrity; and
that said nomin ees be selected from the differ
ent classes that go to make up the rank and
file of the Republican party, and we think
this course essential for the success of the
ticket be it further
hesoGUed, That we do hereby approve of the
leadership of John d. Spreckels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
PROTECTION AND PROSPERITY

work at home and by our American citizens.
Enthusiastic applause and cries of "Hurrah
for McKinley."l
They are in favor of dollars worth 100 cents
each and for the National honor, breaking
with their old party associations because that
party under its new leadership is committed
TO imitation and disordered currency. lGreat
cheering.l We welcome them all, both for
what they are and what they have done, and
bid our German fellow-citizens godspeed in
every new effort in the broad fields OF business
ana craftsmanship, to all of which they have
already contributed so much. [Applause.
Gentlemen, highly appreciate the honor OF
this call and the significance of it more than |
can find words TO express, and it will give me
sincere pleasure 10 meet and greet each one
of you personally. lGreat cheers and cries OF
"Hurrah for McKinley.'l
Such words were the praise spoken by
one of the greatest citizens Major William
Mckinley, in regard to people who here
tofore never forced themselves into the po-
litical arena. The Republican people of
San Francisco have good cause to hail
with Joy the acquisition to the party of
progress, protection and prosperity of the
officers and memb ers of the German
American Republican Club.
The following officers have been elected !:
President, Robert Wienecke; vlce-presi-
dents, F. Nj. Freund, julius Meyer and Fl.
f. Mas; secretary, H. Veroni; treasurer,
William Plagemann. The following were
chosen as an enrolling committee: Charles
Samnels, editor of the San Francisco
Abend Post; ]. Butz, w. Koment, Oscar
Tolle and William Gehrke.
The club will meet again next Friday
evening at the same place, and expect to
have the roll increased to 1000 mem bers.
The executive committee will be ap-
pointed by President Wienecke at the
next meeting after which active cam
paign work will begin and be kept up with
vigor until the day of election.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
COLONEL SHAW
TALKED FINANCE
Travelled Through the
Mountains With a Camp
ing Outfit.
HE MADE THINGS HOWL
Teaching Political Economy by
Object Lessons on Colored
Paper.
GOLD MINING IN OLD RUSSIA
K ndergart en- Method of Explaining the
Financial Problem Was Very
Successful.

Colonel Henry G. Shaw of Stockton was
in the City yesterday. He has Just returned
from trip through Tuolumne and Gala
veras Counties. The Colonel is one of the
Republican speakers III this campaign and
employs original methods in holding the
attention of his audiences. He has had
great success thus far as a campaigner,
voters OF all shades of partisan belief re-
naming to hear his unique arguments on
the monetary issue, which are illustrated
by silk handkerchiefs, colored strips OF
paper, oyster-shells, pasteboard shadow
graphs and tri-colored parity umbrella.
These kindergarten lessons are more eff
fective' than figures in impressing upon
the average mind the dire effects of silver
monometallism upon the country.
Colonel Shaw travelled along the mother
lode in his own conveyance, a wagon
drawn by TWO horses. Upon each side OF
the wagon cover he displayed portrait OF
Mckinley, with the words, Protection,
Sound Money and Prosperity" The ban
ners excited much interest along the
route.
Il developed great deal of feeling as
drove through the country" said Colonel
Shaw. 81 met and passed ali sorts of
people. Some were for Bryan and some
for Mckinley, and some said they didn't
care which way the election went. l was
hooted and cheered by turns. l found,
however, that the Republicans as rule
are all as true as steel to their party.
met many Democrats who declared that
they intended this year to vote for Nc
Kinley ana Hobart. The gold miners of
California are not all silver men by any
means. They are beginning to under
stand how the 16 70 1 wave may affect
them and the light is breaking in on them
very fast.
They are taking alarm at the prospect
that should Bryan be elected their wages
will be paid in deprecated silver, while
their employers will sell at premium the
gold which they are engaged in mining.
They also fear that Populist-Democratlc
victory would be only long step toward
Government control of the gold mines,
when the Rus sian example would be fol-
lowed in this country and law would be
passed compelling the gold miners to sell
their product to the Government at a
price fixed by law. You may safely count
on good Republican ma jority in the gold
mining counties of California this year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

opened the campaign, l have Travelled
through Michigan to Iowa. through Ne
braska and Colorado to California. The
indications when left Michigan pointed
to an enormous Republican majority. l
am safe, think, in placing the tignre at
5000. Mckinley will, l believe, carry
every Northern State east OF the Missouri
River and several Southern States-West
Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky, for in
stance, with a fighting chance in some
Others. This is from reports brought to
mel have not myself been in the South.
Now as to California" said MIR. Nc
Call, 1.-THE situation of the State, its his
tory and Its industries are such that it
certainly ought to go Republican with
wide margin to spare. To be frank, how
ever, fear that Republican chances are
somewhat impaired by the differences
that exist between leaders in the party.
80 far as | have been able to observe the
State Central Committee is doing excel
lent work and it's officers from Chairman
Mclaughlin down are making every ex-
ertion to bring the party into line and to
bring out the vote. If the Republicans of
California will sink personal differences
and will bend their energies toward tie
election of Republican electors and Iegis-
lators there could be no doubt of the
party's success. The election OF Republi-
can legislators is very important as they
will have the choosing of a United States
Senator.
at is important also that this State
should send full Republican Congress
slonal delegation to Washington at the
next sitting OF Congress. OF Mr.. Loud of
this City Speaker Reed expressed his
opinion when he appointed him chairman
of the Postoffice committee. His election,
l am glad to learn, is almost certain. Mr..
Hilborn has also made an excellent record
IN Congress, and 1t would be loss to the
California delegation if he were not sent
back.
while it might seem too sanguine 70
expect that Judge Mcguire, the only DEM
ocrat in the delegation, should be de-
feated | understand that there is very
good prospect of electing Mr.. O'Brien, the
Republican candidate. | hope that he
may succeed as we'll because he is good
man az that he is needed. | emphasize the
importance of electing Republicans to
Congress, because il is not enough that the
party have the executive in order that
new revenue bill be passed. AS l said be-
fore the State committee is doing all that
is possible for it to do, and it should have
the active support of every Republican in
California +"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
Civil Service.

John r. Proctor, president of the Civil
Service Commission, has issued printed
circular to be posted in the Custom-house,
calling attention to the provisions of the
civil service act prohibiting persons in the
public service from contributing, receiving
or soliciting political assessments. Presi-
dent Proctor adds:
All employees connected with this district are
hereby notified that they are under n o obliga-
ton whatever to make subscriptions for polit-
zeal or other purposes. and that they win not
be molested or in any way Disseminated
against for failure 10 so subscribe.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
They Refuse to Receive Any More
Repr

They Refuse to Receive Any More
representatives.
The Board OF Election Commissioners
at their meeting this morning received a
communication from Joseph Spear asking
that A. ]. Morgenstern and A. Barnard
should be allowed to represent the Repub-
iican Fourth Congressional District COM
mlttee before the Election Commission.
Morgenstern declared that there was a
split IN the party and that there were two
County committees, and he asked the
Election Commission to decide which was
the proper one.
Ava Watt denied that there was any
split in the party. The enthusiastically
small faction represented by Morgenstern
was too dead to make noise.
The board did not take any action on
the matter, and after that order OF bust
board refuse to recognize any further rep
resentatives.
Cresweli, in the chair, ruled the motion
out of order, as that order of business had
been passed. He said, however, that it
could be reCpened on 3 motion to go back
to the former order of business.
The vote on the motion stood as follows:
Ayes, Block and Broderick; noes, Cres-
we'll and Tilton, and il was therefore de-
clared defeated.
The following names we're stricken from
the great register, it having been found
that the persons named did not reside at
the addresses given by them. If they can
be found they will be prosecuted for
felony:
T. E. Meyer, 7O3 Post street; Herbert
Allen, 2106 Bush; Q. Merrill, 1868 Market,
and c. B. Remington, 1858 Market.
The name of William Oliver OF 1856 Nc
Allister street was dropped because he
failed to answer the citation to appear be-
fore the board and answer questions.
The hoard will meet AGAIN this morning
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

w. M. schmaIz, $50 Market street, swore to
a complaint in Judge Joachimsen's court yes :
terday charging James Stewart with grand
larceny. On August 81 hunt1ng-case goid
watch and fob chain, pair of pearl and dia-
mond earrings big pin set with diamonds,
two rubies and SI5 in money were stolen from
Mrs Schmalz's room, and part OF the stolen
nronerty has been recovered in San Jose,
where Stewart was arrested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

chair. After a general talk on the politi-
cal situation the question of the new head
quarters for the league was discussed, and
it was decided to open them on Saturday
night, September u, when thigh jinks"
will be held. The location selected is on
the corner of Suffer and Kearny streets.
The drill corps OF the league was put
through humble of evolutions in kall
on Bush street, last night, by the new
commander, DR.. Clement. The corps will
soon be in position to give public ex-
hibition of its proficiency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
swedish Fair and Festiva,.

The Swedish Lutheran Ebenezer church is
preparing to hold fair and national festival
in Odd Fellows Hall, commencing October 10
and continuing FIVE days. Hon. w. w. Tbomae
Jr., ex-MinisteT to Sweden and Norway and
other prominent speakers will be present
scores OF men ana women in national Costumes.
history, singing and music of the best Swedish
talent obtsinable, are part OF the features
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
Missing PeopIe.

Mrs. Margaret Campbell. 1881 Broad way, re-
ported to the police yesterday the dis
appearance of her husband on Monday
afternoon. He was at times hghtheaded,
and had not done any work Tor years. He is
% years OF age, feet % inches tail very thin,
gray Deard, mustache and hair Mrs Heiss,
2olI DeYisadero street, also reported the dis
appearance OF her servant girl, Lena Mackey.
On Tuesday night. Lena is 80 years of age
and good girl, and Mrs. Heiss is afraid size
has met with foul play.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

The case of Stephen Otis. the broker, charged
with felony embezzIement by Mrs. Annie Nc
Manus, widow, was called in Judge Camp
helps court yesterday and continued till
Friday Mr. Otis declared that he would swear
ont n complaint this morning charging Mrs,
McManus with malicious prosecution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03

The Queens footmen wear wigs which
have eight rows of curls, whereas those of
the Prince of Wales are allowed seven rows
and those of the Lord Mayor OF London
are given six only.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
YOUNG REPUBLICANS.

New Headquarters Selected on
Suffer and Kearny Streets.
The Young Mems Republican League
met in Justice Kerrigan's courtroom last
night, President Frank K. Spencer in the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-07
ATE POISONED FISH
And ns n Consequence Several Peopi,
Have Loaf Their Lives.

MILWAUKEE. Oct. G.-Cascs of pol
sonlnG from eating smoked white fish
continue to be reported. Three deaths
thus far have taken pIace ut Merrill,
WIS, where Albert RadlOff. Gus Krue-
ger y a Il whose name Is not given,
succumbed. Kruger died this morn
Ing. Rodlofr's father and two other
children OF the family are very III from
eating the fish. Several others In the
town aro In 4 critical condition. Alto
gcther there are seventy cases OF poison
Ing reported at Merrill. Four more
cases are reported here to-day. : The
victims are: Theodore Suhr. his wife and
Two children. Their condition Is quite
serious.
Following so closely after the prOstra-
ton OF all the students in Concordla COL
legc. IN this city, and the similar aililc-
ton of over fifty people who ate the fish.
the news from Merrill Is causing quite
n panic among fish eaters and dealers.
Twenty additional cases are reported
from Br0thertOn. on the s shore Of
Lake WinnebaSo. the family Of George
Weber, consisting OF himself. wife and
five children, being In n serious condI-
ton. The analysis by the Milwaukee
health authorities developed the fact
that the fish partaken at Concordia COL
leSe contained the poisonous germs call
ed ~ptomaines. The state board OF
health will investigate the cases at Os-
kOsh, Brotherton and Merrill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-07

The Jewel Is doing n nice business in
the Darlington trade.
The marks at 6 p. IN. showed S feet Z
sncfSs and falling. Weather, cloudy
and cool.
The Lexington had n big start for
Matamoras yesterday afternoon. She
did not clear until ! y. m.
The peerless Virginia, flagship of the
Cincinnati packet line. left Cincinnati
for Pittsburgh last evening with Cap
tain Calhoun on the roof. She will be
here FOR the Smoky City on Friday
morning. and on IT,, following Sunday
at S a. m. for Cincinnati and all way
landings.
The keystone State was delayed
above this port Monday night on nc-
count OF the dense fog over nine hours,
and did not arrive here until / o'clock
yesterday afternoon. She took on sixty
five tons OF iron and steel manufac-
lures at the Actna-Standard mill land
inE. and departed for Cincinnati at
y. m.
The Pittsburgh and GAINESVILLE pack
e., Lorena, Is stu imprisoned In the
Muskingum river on account OF the
wrecked lock Mt the mouth of tha,
stream. at Marietta. She may not DO
able to resume for several months, as Il
IL feared the lock will not be rc-opened
until next spring.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-07
A D%ISCOURTEOUS ACT.

{. c. Watts, the Poppcratic Candidate for
Governor, showed Himself up In nil U,i-
favorable Iishi-A Telegram Sent Pres
idsnt Harrison Two Weeks Aner Ill,
1rifer. Death.
In 1889, several weeks after Mr.. Harri-
sons inauguration. he appointed a sue
cessor TO Cornelius c. Watts, who was.
as usual, holding IN ollce-,hat OF Unit
ed States district attorney. November
S, 1872, President Harrison was defeated
for rs-electIon. His wife died late In
October. just before the election. on
Novmber 10. W days after thc election.
while NJ. Harrison was In deep sorrow
over the death ut his wife, Mr.. Watts
sent T. telegram 20 the chief magistrate
of the nation, not even diSn!ty!ng him
with his title. and showing a bruta, Of
fenSiveness that dCEerYudly called down
on him the condemnation of all fair
minded people. The telegram n~ceds.on;v
to be read , o be condemned. Il was ms
follows.
CHARLESTON. w. Va, Nov. 10, 1892.
To Hon. Benz. Harrison, White House.
Washington. D. c.
deep sympathy from one whose OIL
cill head vas the first to fal! In your pn-
iiticol basket because Of his prosecution
OF election fraud Cases. Time al last
gets al. things even. West Virginia and
Indiana. with the rest of the country,
have spoken.
(S!gEed.) &C. C. WATTS.
EMU. s. Attorney OF W. Va"
Tn. man who sen that telegram Ia
now the candidate OF the kanawha
Democratic ring for governor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

In speaking OF the "Prodigal Father"
which comes to the Grand Opera House
three nights, commencing Tomorrow
evening. the Cincinnati Enquirer says:
The piece was evidently constructed
for laughing purposes only, ard IL full
fills Its mission. The plot. which is very
SauZy. centres on the escapades OF
Stanley Dodge. who misses his ship to
Africa through flirting with an actress.
His son becomes n prodiGal, marrIes
the actress and Il regular mix up re-
suits. The complications are Or the
most amusing kind and the FUN Is In
tense from start TO finish. To properly
interpret a farce comedy requires the
services Of competent speciality artists,
for the success OF such a play depends
largely on the introduction OF novelties.
The company presenting The Prodi-
gal Father" has been carefully chosen
and the many songs, mcdleys and
dances were rendered In such style as
to call forth enthusiastic applauses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-10-07

The Big Injun sand territory, near
Hebron, Peasants county. has six pro-
duclnG wells that have an aggregate
production OF Gao barrels. The gauges
are as follows: Carter OIL Company's
Nos. | and ., Livingston. nifty ana sew
enty-ilve barrels 4 dag, respectfully,
No. J.. Hnrdman. LIvington, 200 bar
rcls; Fisher Or Compuny's Nos. / and
:, Baker. $50 and 10 barrels n day, re-
spectiully. and Rnmey & Compauy's
NO. J., Odcll, 20 barrels Il day. 1t will
be noticed by the foregoing average 1t
is a little more than 100 barrels u day.
report was current that the Henry
OH Company had drilled a test well In
to the Berca grit. near Scottuwn. and
had Il iOrty-barrel producer. but the
report could not be confirmed.
The South Penn OIL Company's deep
sand we'll. on the Flaklrty farm. n
'Wetzel county, Is holding up at eighty
barrels a day, The South Penn Com
pahy Is so well pleased with the show
Ing made by this well thai it will make
SIX new locations In that territory.