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meeting last night, and made a '.ladies'
night" of it. The hall was well filed,
fully one-half of the audience being ladies.
The club now consisted of 900 mem bers,
and Mckinley enthusiasm is growing
daily.
ing and speeches were made by Hon. w.
]. Hill. G. A. Daugherty. Mrs. J. Winston
and Mrs. H. L. Bradford. The latter two
dwelt particularly upon the woman's s
suffrage plank of the platform.
McKinley's letter of acceptance is uni
versally regarded among the Republicans
here as the ablest production OF the cam
paign. Many Populists and Democrats
in different portions of the county have
expressed their intention of voting for
"protection and sound money" and Re-
publican prospects are Frightening daily.
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COLORADO DESERT STORM
Traffic on the Santa Fe Delayed
by a Downpour of
Rain.
Washou!s Are Reported and the Over
land Train Is Held at Los
Angeles.
Los ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CALL,
32S South Broadway,
Los ANGELES. Cal, Aug. %.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Aug. %.
The weather has been extremely sultry
throughout Southern California to-day.
Dark, heavy clouds have hung about the
mountain crests all day and rain has
fallen in many spots. This seems to have
been sequel to one of the heaviest storms
ever known on the desert side of the
mountains. Up to o'clock this morning
rain had fallen constantly all the way
from Victor, on the line Of the Santa Fe
Railroad, to the Colorado River for q
period of more than twelve hours. Wash.
outs are reported along the Santa Fe Rail-
road at many desert stations. Owing to
these breaks in the track the overland
train. due to leave here this morning, has
been held here until the road can be re-
paired. How long this will take 1t is i'm
possible to tell, since at last accounts rain
was still falling in torrents at many places
on its line
This being the rainy season on the desert
the chances are that more or less damage
has also been sustained by the Santa Fs
in New Mexico. Rainstorms are reported
along the Yuma division of the Southern
Pacific, but no seriouss damage had oc-
CURED up to O'Clock this afternoon.
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.STOCKTON'S FAIR AIDS.
Native Daughters Will Play an
Important Part at the
Carnival.
Reception of Guests to Be- erformed
in Relays by the General
Committee.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 29.-The Native
Daughters have decided to appoint a COM
mittee to present the greetings of Joaquin
Parlor to the grand president and her staff
on their arrival here, and this committee
will consist of Mrs. Lena Mills Miss Flor
lila Campbell. Miss Clara Steir, Mrs.
Grace Willy, Mrs. Mamie Manthey, Mrs.
Rebecca Mcconnell, Miss Lena Nevin and
Miss Ida Sperry.
The work of the reception committee Of
the Native Daughters has been divided
among the members of the committee as
follows: On September s, from II until 2
O'Clock. Miss Emma Hike, Miss Ida Blais-
dell, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Mapes and Mrs.
Mamie Sullivan; from until o'clock,
Miss Annie Adams, Miss Jessie Paris,
Miss Julia Weber, Miss Addie Yost and
Miss Nina Smith; from to 6,
Miss Lena Nevin, Miss Eliza Watts,
Miss B. Weber, Miss Belle Laogier,
and Mrs. Don Annie Clark; from
6 to 8, Mrs. Lena Mills, Misses Carrie
Whiting, Jennie Thrift, Loveland.
Emma Adams and Winnie Smith; from
8 to 10, Mrs. Mamie Manthey, Mrs.
Snyder, Mrs. Garwood, Mrs. Dunlap, Miss
bldDCu6 DTOWu0ll anu MIS- hOCn, from
IL TO u, Miss Ida Safferhill, Mrs. Mcintosh
and Misses Susie Kohlberg. Louise Gallup
and Alice Pepper.
On Admission day the rooms of the
reception committee will be kept open
until midnight and the following named
fair ones will be IN charge:
From 1 until o'clock Mrs. Grace Willy,
Miss Florilla Campbell, Miss Flora Lead
better, Miss Lucy Harris and Mrs. McCon.
nell; from until 5, Mesdames Rockwell,
Needham and Heffernan and Miss Han
nah Gray; from to Z Mesdames Kerrick,
Cats and Philiipson, and Misses Ethel
Willy and BERTHE Bard.
From to the rooms will be closed on
account OF the water carnival. They will
be opened at 9 o'clock, when Mesdame es
Atwood and Door and Misses Commit,
Anita Leadbetter and Rose Gnekow will
be in charge; from IL o'clock until mid
night Miss Kalick, Mrs. Homage, Mrs.
Ryan and Miss Ellsworth will look after
the welfare of the visitors.
On September 10 bevy of beauties will
care for the wants of the visitors. From
until 10 O'Clock the Misses Louise Hike,
Zetta KohIberg. Laura Wahl, Mabel SAT-
ferhill and Mrs. Funster will preside in the
reception-rooms, and from 10 o'clock un til
noon Miss Clara Steir. Mrs. Barney, Miss
OFT, Miss Minnie Hike and Miss Hansel
will be in charge
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ROMANCE OF san DIEGO.

foun1 Stceethearfs Overcome Pafern0t
Objections by Wedding at Sea.
SAN DIEGO. CAL, Aug. 29.-Scott
faimer, son of J. D. Palmer, the house
mover. wanted to get married the other
day and applied to his father for per-
mission. Scott is only 10, but big for his
age, and with pretty large amount OF
self-reliance. The father refused, saying
that the boy should wait until at least 81
years ole before entering into the RESPONSE
bilities of married life.
Ihe boy was not pleased with the reply.
de was ready right then to enter upon
any responsibility connected with matri-
mony. He did not say anything to his
father, but consulted good deal with the
glrl-Mlss May Kendall, IL, and pretty.
Sne was disposed to postpone the matter
when she learned of the old mans de-
clslon. but young Palmer wouldn't have
IT, and then he broached, with great deal
OF diplomacy, the proposition to go to sea
and get married. To this the girl de-
INJURED.
one had not been to sea much ana sne
might get sick. Then she was not sure 1t
was legal marriage, and she cidn't want
any other kind. The publicity and every
thing else caused her to hesitate.
When Scott saw her hesitate he knew
he had won. He urged. implored, begged
and explained until finally the girl con-
sented. Captain George Chase, the urbane
skipper OF the junk Acme, was the man
who tied the knot On Thursday morning
he engaged the launch Urania, Captain
Paulsen, to go out on a fishing cruise.
Captain Chase got his wife and hurried
aboard. Young Palmer and Miss Kendall
appeared by appointment, and all en-
fnr kt11 l.. ~ vln-4 fhOn nIp SO
per's word is law, be he ever so hum BILE.
There, with the rolling waves and sea-
birds cry for music, the young couple
made their vows. Captain Chase tied
true love knot, and no matter how mad
the parents become the tie will bind.
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A Harmonious Gathering, Where
Proxies Outnumber the
Delegates.
BITTER WORDS FOR MoNTEITH
The Populist Nominee Denounced Be.
cause He Wou Not
Withdraw.

NAPA, CAL. Aug. 29.-Fletcher A. Cut
leI of Humboldt County was to-day nonl-
mated for Congress by the Democratic
party of the First Congressional District.
The District Convention met at II 80
o'clock to-day at the Napa Opera house,
pursuant to adjournment taken here two
weeks ago. In numbers and enthusiasm
the gathering differed little from that of
August Is, when Mr.. Geary appeared with
his pockets full of proxies The dele
gates were not so numerous but that they
could be readily counted, and on the
countenance of each perplexity rather
than pleasure was written.
]. c. Ruddock of Ukiah called the meet
ing to order, stated its objects and asked
for the delegates further pleasure. On
motion the chair appointed the following
committee on credentials: Saunders,
Martin, Lane of Mendocino; Harris of
Napa; Wells of Tehama. The following
committee on resolutions was also ap-
pointed: Wilkins of Napa, Duhring of
Sonoma, Sellers of Humboldt. Wilkins of
Marin, Braynard of Shasta, Andrews OF
Tehama and Taylor of Shasta. Recess
was then taken until 1870 O'Clock this
afternoon.
On reassembling, the committee on cre-
dentials reported forty-five proxies and a
less number of delegates present. Ex-
Congressman Geary reported for the COM
mittee on fusion appointed at the first
meeting. Its mission had been embar-
rassed by the position of Monteith, the
Populist nominee, who refused to accept
the decision of the committee of fifteen
six Democrats, six Populists and three
Silverites-unless the decision was in his
favor. Geary then proceeded to warm the
Monteith person ality with speech full of
bitterness and strong language, and moved
that the convention proceed TO nominate
straight-out Democrat, who would agree
to submit his resgna ton to the com mi t.
tee, which meets in San Francisco next
Monday, and be willing to accept what
ever might be done.
After the reading of the resolutions
nominations were declared in order.
Sellers OF Humboldt presented the nam e
of Fletcher A. Cutler of Hum boldt. The
nomination was seconded by Ruddock,
chairman of the committee. In neat
speech, L. J. Geary of Santa Rosa placed
Henry Hogan of Napa in nomination.
Gratis of Napa County and his name was
received with much applause. The nomi-
alton was seconded by B. s. Wilkins of
Napa. Hogan would not allow his name
to go before the convention, and so Cutie +
was chosen by acclamation.
Cutler, in accepting the nomination,
pledged himself to do all in his power to
advance the Demo cratic party and Demo-
cratic interests.
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PERKINS At PET4IUMA.
Il Republican Gathering addressed b.
the Senator.

Il Republican Gathering addressed by
the Senator.
PETALUMA, CAL, Aug. 29.-Petaluma
awoke from its political apathy, when
this evening, under the auspices of the
Mckinley Club, Hon. George G. Perkins
and S. j. Duckworth spoke before a large
and enthusiastic audience. Many ladies
were present, mem bers of the Women's
Suffrage Club turning out in force The
local theater was tastefulIy and profusely
decorated, the club members being as
sisted therein by ladies who would vote
for Mckinley could they only be recog-
nized as being superior to idiots and
Indians.
After appropriate National airs by the
band, Lyman Green opened the meeting.
The vice-presidents were: Colonel Fair
banks, Messrs. M. Walsh, w. III. Darden.
William Hartman, w. B. Haskell, H, L,
Weston, Hugh CASTOR, P. Sweed, T. G.
inson. Charles S. Egan, William r. Skin
ner. Captain +. Walker, w. B. Haskell, A.
4. Winanans,. J. MeNsar, G. B. Lewis, HI.
Mecham, A. Neuberger, L. Tomasini. ].
B. Hinkle. J. L. Dinwiddie.
Chairman Dinwiddie made few appro-
pirate remarks in a fervent Republican
spirit, and greatly in favor of woman sui
Ai"5ct Ohuih6 Will SIdCeiul lHtTOU uCLlOn
20 the audience of Senator Perkins, who
for some minutes, owing to the noisy DEM
onstrations, was unable to proceed. FL
nally, the enthusiasm subsiding, he
opened his speech with words in praise of
1etaluma, being frequently interrupted by
applause, especially when the names OF
Mckinley and Hobart were mentioned.
The Senator spoke of the unswervine at
titude of the Republican party that was
born with its first President, Abraham
Lincoln. Never. he declared, had it been
unfaithful or untrue to any promises m ade
to the people. He held up the fallacious
views of the Democrats and showed the
weak points in their platform. in striking
contrast to the stability of the Republican
policy. The Senator's discourse was in
terspersed with many fitting anecdotes.
all brolght to bear upon the subject. and
after holding his audience for almost two
hours, he retired amidst much applause to
make way for the next speaker. Ex-As-
sem blyman S. j. Dackworth of Monterey
was introduced by J. L. Dinwiddie, and
made telling and eloquent speech, and the
meeting broke up with ''three times three'
for Mckinley, protection and prosperity.
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FIGHT roe CONTROL.

Directors of tho Mnttes0n- WiEttGntson
Company at Loggeriseads.
STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 29.-There was
excitement in the works of the Matteson-
Williamson Manufacturing Company this
morning, when one faction of the board
OF directors seized the works and Office on
Main street and prevented those who had
beer in control from entering.
There has been trouble brewing in the
directorate of the com pany for some time.
1t eliminated several days ago when the
faction headed by II. G. Williamson, who
has been managing the concern, made a
motion at one of the directors meetings
to oust Don Mattsson from the presi-
dency. Matteson refused to entertain the
motion and declared the meeting ad-
journed. The three directors who favored
the Williamson interests then held meet
ing and declared the Office of president va
cant.
Last night special meeting of the di-
rectors was called, but the Williamson
faction was not present. The Matteson
crowd resolved to take possession OF the
works and books of the company this
morning and prevent the others from en-
tering.
They found that the Animation of the
safe had been changed, but hid themselves
until the bookkeeper put in by William
son had opened the vault, when they took
possession and discharged him, refusing
to allow any Of the others to enter the
works.
All of those come cted with the extern
sive concern are wealthy and one OF the
most sensational lawsuits IN the history of
the country will probably grow out of the
affair.
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SAN JOSE'S COUNTY FAIR
Plans Perfected at a Meeting of
Citizens of Santa Clara
Valley.
Assurances Of Hearty Support and
Cooperation Received From
Every Section.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. ga largely
attended meeting of representatives from
every section of Santa Clara County was
held at the Board of Trade rooms this
afternoon to perfect plans for county
fair to open on Septem Der % and continue
one week. Committees have been hard at
work for a month past, and when A. G..
Darby, chairman of the executive commit
tee, opened the meeting to-day and called
for reports Of work accom- plished the
greatest enthusiasm was displayed, as
from every quarter came assurances of
encouragement and cooperation.
AS planned by the Board of Trade, there
is to be an old-time county fair. with ex-
b ibits in the pavilion of every known
product of the county, and department
devoted to home manufactures. The fruit
and wine exhibits, from present indica-
tions, will eclipse anything of tie kind
heretofore displayed in this county.
Mrs. Robert Syer, prominent in social
circles here, has been appointed lady man
ager, and next week a meeting of women
from all over the county will be held.
In connection with the fair will be a
stock exhibit, and each day will occur
rousing events under the direction of the
Agricultural Society. Entertainments
will also be given each evening.
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Dors Endorsed at Fresno.

FRESNO, CAL, Aug. 29.-The Populist
County Central Committee had an ex-
citing session. to-day. A resolution was
offered by E. g. Van Meter to indorse the
course of John S. Dore of this city in his
position relative to State fusion. The dis
cussion was very acrimonious and the
Fresno statesman was charged with all
sorts of improper motives for taking the
stand he did. An insinuation by G. P.
Cummings, member of the Board of Edu.
cation, to the effect that Mr.. Dore was
aiding the cause OF gold by methods un-
worthy of an honest man, was vehemently
taken up by Dore. When put to a vote,
Dore was inGorsed by vote of Is to 8.
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San jose Democrats Organise.

SAN JOSE. CAL, Aug. GA meeting
of Democrats called by the County Gen.
tral Committee was held this evening and
resulted in the temporary organization of
a Democratic club. Fifty eight voters
signed the roll. The temporary officers of
the club are: 7. A. Carroll, president, and
w. T. Noting, secretary. The club in
tends to arrange for a Democratic ratitica-
ton meeting to be held during the COM
ing week. Thus far no ratification meet
ing has been held by the Democrats of
this vicinity
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srocKroNs moKINLEF CLUE.
Three Hundred Names Enrolled at the
OPENING Meeting.


Three Hundred Names Enrolled at the
Opening Meeting.
STOCKTON, CAL. Aug. 29.-One of the
largest political clubs ever formed in this
county was organized tonight, when 300
Republicans gathered at the headquarters
on Hunter street, between Main and Mar
ket. and perfected temporary organiza-
ton under the name of the Mckinley and
Hobart club George w. Campbell, rad
ical gold-standard man, was selected as
chairman. and Joseph Cayis, the post
master here under the Republican admin
istration, as secretary. Addresses were
delivered by Assemblyman E. |. Jones,
Arthur H. Ashley, George W. Campbell,
w. Thomas, H. G. Shaw and Joseph
Davis. The club will meet on September
II for permanent organization and Will
then elect permanent officers.
There was more genuine enthusiasm
manifested at to-night's meeting than In
any other in the history of political organ
izations in this county. So quietly was
the meeting called that many did not
know of it, and but for this reason there
would have been fully 500 in attendance
tonight While the Democrats were
making all the noise on the plaza the Re-
publicans were organizing so quietly two
blocks away that no one outside knew OF
the meeting.
A determination to win in this section
seemed to dominate all the acts of those
who conducted the meeting tonight.
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sAS JosE,s RgFoRM WArR.
Reckless Drivers aud WheeInten VIII Be
HtgOroMslN Prosecuted.

Reckless Drivers aud Wheelnien VIII BE
Vigorously Prosecuted.
SAN JOSE. CAL, Aug. 29.-Peter Picetti,
Enrico Alright and Ferno Zicoghi, three
Italians, were arraigned before Justice
Dwyer this afternoon on a felony charge.
While driving along Orchard street, near
OAK, Wednesday evening the men ran
over Mrs. Louisa Bernal, an aged Spanish
woman, inhicting serious injuries. Their
examination was set for September. Z. Bail
was fixed at $500 each.
Of late great deal of fast riding has
been INDUCED in by bicycIists and drivers
OF vehicles, and many serious accidents
have happened. The arrests to-day are
the first in crusade inaugurated against
reckless driving and riding. About two
weeks ago Antonio Prusselli, an aged
Italian laborer, was run over by an un-
known woman and seriously hurt. He is
still IN precarious condition.
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STOCKTON DEMOCRATS.

Tarpey and Deuprey address 1000
Voters.
STOCKTON, CAL, Aug 29.-The Demo-
cratic campaign was opened tonight in
Stockton. Two thousand people sat for
two hours and quarter on the plaza,
despite the showers that came at intervals.
The meeting was opened by II. r. Nc
Noble, chairman of the County Central
Com mittee, who introduced Frank III.
Gould as chairman of the meeting. Gould
was in good voice tonight and his re,
marks could be heard for block. They
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BARKS LIKE 4 DOG.
a Woman 5n StochtOn's jail Suffering
From RydrophObiG.

From RydrophObiG.
STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 29.-Laura
Johnson was arrested on a charge of
grand larceny here on Thursday and ac-
cused of having robbed a man of $780,
She admitted her guilt and was bound
over to answer before the Superior Court.
This morning, in the county jail. she was
attacked with what seems to be hydro
phobia. She painted like a dog and
whined and barked. The authorities had
to strap her down. Opiates were admin
istered to soothe her nerves.
This is the second attack of the kind the
woman has suffered. About six months
ago a similar fit lasted several weeks. The
case is peculiar one and is exciting un-
usual interest among the medical profess
sion. The woman is said to have been
bitten by dog some years ago. Nothing
was thought of the bite at the time, as the
dogs teeth barely penetrated her flesh.
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were very brief. and he introduced Hon.
Michael F. Tarpey as the first speaker of
the evening.
Not great amount of enthusiasm was
manifested, but Tarpey'e audience listened
intentIy and with seeming interest to
every word that was uttered. Eueene
Deuprey arrived by the late train and
went immediately to the speakers stand
on the plaza. He followed Tarpey in adj.
dressing the crowd.
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San Mateo County Primaries.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, Aug. 29.-At a
meeting of the Republican County Cen.
trail Committee to-day, it was decided to
issue call for primaries to be held on
September 10, to elect delegates to the
county convention in this city on Septem-
Der a. The Democratic County Com
mlttee also met and ordered primaries for
September IL, its convention to be at Red
wood City on September 10.
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o'coNNoB TALKS AT SAN JOSE.
Declares Prosp Gritty Would FoIlotU the
Election of Bryan.

Declares PToSp eTtty Would F0IotU the
Election of Bryan.
SAN JOSE. CAL, Aug. ga meeting
of the Democratic Central Club of Santa
Clara County was held at Turn Verein
Hall in this city this evening. There was
an attendance of about $50. The meeting
was presided over by Leo B. Archer. The
first speaker was w. A. O'Connor of Napa
He replied to arguments in the recent
speeches of S. M. Shortridge and General
w. H. l.. Barnes, and asserted that the
triumph of Bryan and free silver would
mean the upbuilding of American manu-
factures and commerce and ruination of
England, as far as securing any market for
her products in the United States and
South America was concerned. The meet
ing was closed with a speech by n. T.
Biddle, who predicted that with the union
of Democracy and Populism the triumph
of Bryan and free silver was assured.
There was an addition of twenty-five
names to the club roll, making a total
membership of about 120.
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Murphy to-day sentenced &. B. Soudon,
convicted of embezzlement, to five years
in San Quentin. Judge Darwin made a
motion tor a new trial principally on the
grounds of the courts refusal to give GER
tain instructions to the jury, which was
asked for by the defendant. The motion
was denied. Judge Murphy also refused
to allow writ of probable cause, but
granted stay of execution until next
Wednesday morning to allow application
to other authorities if desired.
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Marched to Alv,so.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 2s.-Company B,
Fifth Infantry Regiment, N. G. O.. left its
armory at 10 o'clock this evening for
practice march to Alviso, distance of
nine miles. The company. about sixtv
strong, was commanded by Captain III. i.
Partridge, First Lieutenant Adei and Sec
ond Lieutenant Searle. The men were in
light marching order. They will camp
over night and return tomorrow evening.
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INSTRUMENTATION Berfna SEQ Seals.

SEATTLE. WASH, Aug. 29.-To-day's s
Alaska advices say that the Government
commission, headed by DR.. David Starr
Jordan, created for the purpose of inquir-
ing into the status OF the seal industry,
has discovered that the herds have diniin-
ished in size and numbers to an insignifi-
can't fraction of their former vast mum Der;
that it is extremely improbable that the
company having a contract for taking
$4,000 skins annually will be able to secure
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.Ne,c Scale of Haaes.

LOS ANGELE, CAL. Aug. 2e. = The
new scale of wages that has been
agreed upon by the Carpenters Union and
the building contractors, representing at
least 80 per cent OF the work being done in
the city, goes into effect on Monday. This
agreement is So per day for eight hours
work for all journeymen carpenters.
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Contra Costa .Populssts.

WALNUT CREEK, CAL, Aug. 29.-Ths
Popuiist County Convention met at Alamo
to-day. Seventy-fve delegates were
present. Curtis Preston OF Brentwood
was nominated for the Assembly. All
other county offices were left open, to be
filled by the county committee.
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RALLY ar YIsALIA.
Mckinley ond Sownd Money Cheered by
Hundreds of Poters.

VISALIA, CAL, Aug. 29.-McKinley
and sound money met with glorious re-
ception in Visalia tonight. Despite the
rain great crowd turned out. Tulare' 8
Mckinley Club came over on special
train with band. Judge w. A. Gray in
troduced William Radcliffe OF Tulare as
chairman.
Mrs. Nellie Holbrook Blinn was the first
speaker. Her eloquent appeal TO voters to
rem ember the first plank in the Republi-
can platform for the enfranchisement of
women was warmly applauded. Colonel
John P. Jackson spoke on the financial
question.