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THE METHODISTS.
Proceedings of the Conference in
Session at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, May 21.-Bishop Nor
rell presided at to-day's session of the
General Conference. A. ]. Kynett and
w. A. Spencer were elected Secreta-
1ies of the Board of Church Extension
en- the first ballot. Rev. DIR. w. T.
Smith of Des Moines was elected Third
Secretary of the Missionary Society on
the sixth ballot.
The question of foreign episcopal res
licences came up on the motion to SUBJ
stitute Shanghai for Philadelphia. A
great many speeches were made on both
Sides The substitute was tabled. This
question of foreign episcopal residences
is an important one, and will receive
due consideration in a day or two.
The following is a list of cities that
will have episcopal residences: Boston,
New York, Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Washington, Chattanooga, New Or
leans or Fort Worth, Cincinnati, De-
troit, Chicago, ST. Louis, Topeka, Dem
yer, Minneapolis, Denver. San Fran
cisco or Los Angeles.
During the debate on the foreign
episcopal residences the delegate from
Japan made an eloquent appeal for a
Bishop in China or Japan.
J.. W. Hamilton and j. c. Hartsell
were elected Secretaries of the Freed
mems Aid and Southern Educational
Societies on the first ballot.
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REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
The Executive Body to Meet To-day
to Select Officers.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-The new
Executive Committee of the Republican
State Central Committee got together
for it's initial meeting in the rooms of
the State Central Committee this after
noon. The committee transacted no
business of importance during the brief
session held, and adjourned until 10
o'clock Tomorrow morning, when per-
manent organization will undoubtedly
be effected by the election of Chair
man, Secretary and assistant Secre-
tary.
The Craftsmanship is naturally the
thing of chief Importance. E. f. Pres
ton has been informally agreed upon
for the Craftsmanship of the committee
by a majority of the members, but to-
day a suddenly developed opposition
to Mr.. Preston in favor of Frank Nc
Laughlin showed itself. The opposi-
ton was considerable, but Of uncertain
strength, and it was shown during the
discussion that attended the gathering
of the members. In this situation a
large number of the committeeman
agreed that a harmonious understand
ing should be reached If possible, and
that an adjournment for few hours
would be the wisest step to take.
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YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
Festivities Somewhat Checked by a
Dowpour of Rain.

HAYWARDS, May 21.-The festivi-
ties of the Y. NJ. 1. were somewhat
checked to-day by the down-pour from
the heavens. While the rain has had a
beneficial effect upon the floral decora-
tions. 1t has nevertheless spoiled much
bunting and many of the flags. The
colors have run and streaks of red and
blue discolor the white.
AT 9 a. m Grand President Lynch
raped for order, and the third days
meeting of the executive body COM
menced.
As soon as roll-cal1 was completed the
council resolved itself into a Committee
of the Whole, and the proposed new con-
stitution was considered seriatim. One
section which caused a division of opin-
ion was relative to the representation
which the subordinate councils are en-
titled to In the grand body.
Other clauses are also occasioning ar
gument, and it is doubtful whether the
council will get to the election of officers
until tomorrow.
The report of the Committee on Law
was read during the morning, and al
though the members of the committee
had given careful thought to the docu-
ment, it did not exactly suit everybody.
Several material changes We're sug-
gested, and then followed another de-
bate. At noon adjournment was taken
until later in the day.
In the afternoon session the consid-
Grafton of amendments to constitutions
of subordinate councils was taken up,
In order to make them conform to the
national constitution.
If rrOvfdeS for a chanlairl for GA ~,
subordinate council.
An allowance of S400 for lectures has
been made this year, and the per cap
ita fixed at 81 40. The Grand Secre-
tary is allowed a salary of S1500, the
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And Then Puts an End to His Own
Existence.
The United States Grand Jury at
Portland Indicts Nineteen Persons
for the Illegal Landing of Chinese
A Young Woman, While Suffering
From Mental Derangement, Com
mits Suicide by Hanging Herself.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-Lying
cold in death, surrounded by pools of
crimson blood which had gushed from
fearful wounds in their throats, the
bodies of Alva E. Shepherd and Mrs.
L. E. Heveing were found in a small
bedroom at 2O5 Seventh street this
evening at O'Clock. The woman had
been murdered by Shepherd, who for
many months had posed as her friend
and protector and he then committed
suicide, using a razor, the same
weapon with which he had murdered
Mrs. Heveing, to do the deed.
The couple had not been seen since
O'Clock this morning, and as no sound
was heard coming from their apart
ments during the day, the suspicious
of those occupying the upstairs rooms
were aroused. This evening M. S. Nor
ton and Mrs. S. Derman concluded to
investigate. They entered the front
door of the building, but on reaching
the bedroom door, at the end of the hall
way, they found it locked. This being
unusual, they forced the lock, and
were mortified at the CHASTITY spectacle
of the double tragedy.
When discovered the body of the
murdered woman was lying on the bed,
her face turned slightly to the left. She
was attired in her nightdress, and was
probably asleep when the crime was
committed. A fearful cash in her
throat, which nearly severed the head
from the body, showed only too plainly
how she had met her death.
Mrs Heveing had been an invalid for
some time, and setting near her bed
was a large bouquet Of Gala lilies which
were drenched with blood.
Shepherd, the murderer and suicide,
was lying on his face between the bed
and the south wall of the room. He had
cut his own throat in a manner more
shocking than he did the woman's.
When an attempt was made to lift the
remains into the receiver 1t was found
that death had taken place many hours
before the discovery of the body. A razor
was discovered clenched between the
stiffened fingers of the man. So tight
was the grasp that for a time they alb
solutely refused to release the death
infiicting weapon.
No bad motive could have prompted
Shepherd to commit the murder and
then kill himself. He is a mystery,
but it is supposed the murderer was
temporarily insane at the time he COM
mitted the deed Mrs. Heveing was ad-
dicted to the use of morphine in life,
and it is said that Shepherd was a spir-
itualist, and opposed to the use Of the
drug, and this fact may have led to the
murder.
The husband of the murdered woman
is at present residing in Sonora, Mex
leo, and letters among Mrs. Heveing's
effects show that he sent her consider
able money at shore intervals. He
corresponded regularly. Mrs. Heve-
ing also leaves a daughter at Los An
geles and relatives in Virginia.
1t was ascertained from Shepherds
effects that he had relatives living in
Charlottesville, Va.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The General Assembly Opens Its Ses
siOnS at Saratoga.

SARATOGA IN. V, May 21-The
one hundred and eighth General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in
the. United States of America opened
| it's session here to-day in the First
| Presbyterian Church with the usual
sermon from the retiring Moderator.
Nearly 700 Commissioners, half minis
terS and half elders, occupied seats on
| the floor of the auditorium, and as
| many more ladies and visitors were
crowded upon the floor of the audito-
rium.
The session began promptly at II
o'clock
DR.. Booths sermon occupied more
than an hour in the delivery. DR..
Booth upheld in eloquent words the
| theological system of the church, the
| much abused Westminster Confession
He also eXtolled the system Of govern
ment of the church and its methods OF
evangeliZation. DR.. Booth proposed a
method Of bringing the doctrinal trou-
bles of the church to an end He plead
ed for arbitration, for brotherly conf
| Gence, for mutual concessions, for an
amicable adjustment of difficulties
WiieIcDy luc COlltHlioIIS III tIie CHURCH
over doctrines, over Biblical interpreta-
tions and over theological standards
might be settled.
Promptly at 3 o'clock the General
Assembly was formally constituted by
States Clerk Roberts. Moderator Booth
being in the chair, and the business of
the session began.
The first attention was given to the
election of a Moderator, and nomina-
tions for that office were declared to be
in order. Rev. Thomas Mcclellan of
Duluth presented the name of Francis
II. Hubbard of Auburn, N. Y, nomi-
mated David r. Breed of Pittsburg
Rev. John r. Davies of New York
placed in nomination the name of John
L. Withrow of Chicago
The nominations We're then declared
closed The vote for Moderator was as
follows: Montfort 81, Breed 1872, With
row 315.
After the customary exchange of
greetings the new Moderator called for
the report of the local Committee of
Arrangements. A gavel made Of wood
taken from the field OF Burgoyne's sur
render was presented to the Moderator
as coming from the local chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton.
The customary temporary organiZa-
ton was then perfected and the assem-
hlv adiOurned
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CHAMPION BILLIARDISTS.
Garnier's Handicap Proves Too Much
for Ives.

CHICAGO, May 21-Albert Car
nier's handicap of 200 points proved too
much for Frank Ives in the billiard
match tonight between those players.
The score stood 300 to All at the end
of the Belgian's twenty fifth inning,
and the winner evidently earned pop
ular victory, judging by the applause
The game was distinguished for Ives
brilliant runs of 103 with the first
chance at the balls and 80 in the fifth
inning, retiring Schaeffer's former high
run of 96 to second place. The game
was eXcitingly close toward the finish.
Score: GARNER 300, high run 40, aver
age u; Ives All, high run 103, average
10 21-24
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Treasurer $500 and the Grand Presi-
dent $500 for contingent expenses.
It is now conceded that Grand Pres
ident Lynch will be reelected, as
Sheehan Of San Francisco and other
candidates have withdrawn in his ia
vor. The elections will be held to-mor-
row.
George Taft and ]. F. Sullivan have
withdrawn from the fight for Grand
Marshal in favor of j. F. McHenr1 OF
San Luis Obispo.
Invitations have been received from
Santa Rosa, Salinas and Gilroy, asking
for the next Grand Council.
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Smugglers of Chinese Indicted.

PORTLAND, May 21.-The investi-
cation of the United States Grand
Jury into the illegal landing of Chinese
in this city promises to have some
sweeping results. About sixteen inhict-
ments have been voted upon, and it is
thought lot of arrests will shortly
follow. 1t is stated that most of these
bills against persons for completely in
the work are against Astorians, and as
the United States Marshal left for As
toria secretly tonight it is certain he
has warrants for the arrest of some
of the conspirators.
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Suicide at Seattle.

SEATTLE, May 21.-Mrs. Hattie
Ring, 80 years of age, wife Of Milvin
Ring, a mail carrier of this city. while
suffering from metal arrangement con-
sequent upon serious surgical opera
tons, hanged herself in the family
home this afternoon, her body when
found being suspended by towel and
kitchen apron from the topmost hinge
of the door
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Stop for a Moment

And think of what delicate organ the
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glasses fitted correctly. Why, even the
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Hennah, who has settled here perma-
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corner Tenth and K streets, Sacrament
to. References on application at office.
Examination and consultation free.
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Returned Home in Safety.

SANTA CRUZ, May 21.-Newton E.
Julian and Royal March, the young
men who left here in a boat on Tues
day morning for Capitola, and were be-
lieved to have been drowned, returned
here this morning. They went in a
sailboat and were becalmed and laid
by at Moss Landing.
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A Carpenters Good Fortune.

NASHUA IN. H.), May 21.-Frank E.
Burnham, a carpenter, has received
word from lawyer in San Francisco
that by the death of an uncle in Cali
fornia he has become heir to an estate
valued at $1,OO0,0O0.
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Stolen JeweIry Recovered.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-Several
hundred dollars worth of jewelry re-
Gently stolen from the residence Of Mrs.
Blemis, 81 Second street, was recov-
cred in Buena Vista Park to-day.
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Ice-cream and cakes, 10 cents a dish
Otto. opposite Plaza.
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Boiled parsnips are completely di-
gested at the end of two hours and a
half.
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the fourth rib, causing death within
fifteen minutes
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
CAMPAUiS BIC BLUFF.
He Claims Everything in Sight for
 Bryan.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27-Daniel J. Cam pau of the Democratic National com mit,ee received today Itelegraphic re- ports from each state chairman in the Union giving estimates based on the latest information as to how the differ ent states would record heir votes one week from Tuesday. This is the last formal report that will be made by the chairman of the different state com- mittees. MT. CaImpau said: "The Democratic National committee awaits the result of next weeks election with serene confidence that William J. Bryan will be elected by the largest popular majority given any president in a quarter of century. He will have morethan 300 votes in the elec- toral college Reports from the mid dle western states show the effect of his wonderful campaigning tour through them. His majority will be increased by many thousands as a re- suit of his great journey. Illinois, In- diana, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota are absolutely safe and our chances of success in Ohio and Wisconsin are very flattering."
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28

it began to decline and its coinage ratio to go below the gold value, France closed her mints to silver. A recent statement of the Bank of France showed special holdings, as follows: Gold, s43O,O00,O00; silver, $225, ,O00,O ,O0O; showing $2O5 ,000, 900 more gold than silver. Now, how does that compare with the UniIed States? The last statemen I have noticed showed Sil- yer, $50S, ,OOO,o 900; gold, $123,000,000; showing s3S2, ,O00, ,00O more silver than gold. You will observe that France held nearly $2 in gold for every dollar in silver, while the United States holds $1 in gold to every $4 in silver. France has a total of $S25 100000 of gold and $496,O00,O0O in silver, nearly double as much gold as silver; while the Limited States has almost equal quantities of each.
 1.-The popular error of the advocates of fiat money is that the stamp of the government on a paper bill makes it valuable, but it would not pass for 5 cents nor for 1 cent if the bill were drawn without any promise to pay This is simple fact not at all under stood by many intelligent people. There must be a promise of final redemption or other substantial promise to pay and confidence in the ability of the government issuing the bill, to make it of value. In the United States the promise to pay on such bill means payment in gold. In Mexico or any TlI means promise to pay in silver and would represent just the bullion value of the silver dollar at the time the pay rlent was made Under our present system the government represents the bank and the holder of any bill or piece of money other than gold, repre- sents the depositor and the bill or money he holds is the certificate of de posit.
 Fellow citizens, what will you do on the Sd of November? Will you vote for free silver, contraction of our currency and repudiation, or will you vote for the maintenance of an honest dollar and a chance to earn it? Do you agree with our gallant Major Me Kiniey that it is better to open QUE mills to the labor Of America than to open our mints to the silver of the
 world? If SO, vote the Republican ticket. Vote for A. J. Doran and the St. Louis platform and let US be in
 touch with the coming administration
 that we may secure statehood as well
 as tthe confidence of the eastern capi-
 talists. leave the question with you.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28

however, that the express companys loss was anything. The express mes senger concealed several packages con- taining bank notes before the door was opened.
 The actual robbery occupied but a short time, but owing to the fact that the robbers cut the engine from the train and ran id a mile and a half east towards Independence, where they de serted it, and where the engineer, James Wetton, and his fireman had to walk for it, it made the train an hour and forty-five minutes late in arriv- ing in Kansas City.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
SALE OF ASSETS STOPPED.
Receiver Frelinghuysen Declines to
 Sell Judgment.

NEW YORK, Oct 27.-Frederick Frelinghuysen, receiver of the Me chanics' National bank of Newark, N. J.. which was wrecked in October, 1881, by Cashier Oscar Baldwin, yesterday put up for sale at public auction the remaining assets of the insolvent bank. The assets consisted of judgments, notes, drafts and overdrafts, with checks and bills receivable. About $10O,OO0 face value of the latter was knocked down for 10 cents.
 A judgment for $2, ,412, ,823. 43, dock eted in the United States district court, against Oscar l.. Baldwin, the former cashier, was offered. The bidding on the judgment started at $2 and reached $501, which amount was bid by Fred erick F. Guild, a lawyer, when the re- ceiver said that the judgment had more value than he had anticipated, and that he would adjourn the sale un- til he had consulted the controller of the currency. It was understood that | the judgment was to be bought in by MT. Baldwin.
 The judgment represents the amount of loss of the bank by Baldwin's op- erations. All depositors for $2,000 and less have been paid in full, and larger depositors have received about S6 per cent The late George A. Halsey and President Joseph Halsey, of the bank, gave $250,00O, and Stephen A. Condict, the managing director, was induced to give an equal amount to make good the losses. Baldwin was convicted after making confession, and was sent to state prison for five years.
 The bank closed its doors on Oc- tober 31, 1881, with a shortage of 3D. 400 000. The money had been loaned to Christopher c. Nugent, an exten- sive morocco manufacturer in Newark, who, with Baldwin, used the money in speculations which turned out dis astrously. Baldwin made confession to the directors at a special meeting held on October 30, and was arrested the day following.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
AN UNSUCCESSFUL HOLDUP.
More Details of the Attempted Train
 Robbery.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 27.-The hold up and attempted robbery of the ex- press car of the Chicago q hlrDn pas senger train No. AS, between Glendale and Independence, is supposed to be the work of amateurs. The robbery consisted of taking $25.7O from Fire man A. E. Post, who was on the en- zine, and the ransacking of the United States express car, from which it is said two packages of jewelry of little value, consigned to Kansas City, were taken. The express company and the messenger, Andrew Shields, deny,
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
CASH BOOKS ARE MISSING.
Affairs of Naval Officer Douglass Un
 der Investigation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27.-A bull letin today says that the affairs of Lieutenant c. A. Douglass, ex-com- mander of the First division, naval battalion, are under investigation by the board of officers, recently appoint ed for that purpose. It was discovered during the course of the investigation that the cash books of Douglass were missing. There is reported to be a shortage of $2,000 in this accounts, but nothing definite is known as so the exact amount. Douglass is absent from the city and his whereabouts are unknown. An effort is being made to locate him.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
CARLISLE TALKS GOLD.

OWENSBORO, Ky, Oct. 27.-Secre- tary Carlisle addressed about 2,000 per sons today, nearly 1000 of whom were ladies. His address was well received by the gold standard people. The speaker dwelt on the point that he had changed his financial views since 1892.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
CONVICTED OF MURDER.

ASPEN, Colo, Oct. 27-The Cuaze murder case was given ito the jury shortly after o'clock this afternoon and at 4:10 o'clock a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree was returned. When the verdict was an nounced a smile lit up the face of Cuaze, and after whispering to his brother, he took a cigar from his pocket and calmly lit it.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
SHOT HIS FATHER.

RED BLUFF, Cal. Oct. 27.-An- tonic c. Nunez was killed this morn ing by his 11-year-old stepson, Joseph Loza, at Battle Creek Nunez quar- relied with his wife and struck her, whereupon the boy shot his father dead with a shotgun.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
THE WHEAT PANIC OVER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27.-Wheat, Ehough tanner today, was in much steadier position. All of the panieky feeling, so prevalent last Saturday, had been eliminated. December wheat opened $1.35k and closed s1.31A May wheat opened s1.311h and closed at $1.35%.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
ATTACKED MGR. BARroELoMos
Four Men Attempt to Assassinate tn
 Armenian Prelate.

,CONTANTTNOPLE, Odt. 27.-Wlile Mgr. Bortoeiomos, Locum Tenens of the Armenian patriarchate, was enter ing his carriage today, four men at tempted to assassinate him, but they were seized by the prelate's escort. One of the would-be assassins is said Ito be an Armenian.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
THE BOAT CAPSIZED.

DENVER, Oct. 27.-Andrew J. Spute with his wife and five children were boating in Smiths lake, a small body of water within the southern limits of this city, this afternoon, when the boat was by some means overturned and Mrs Spute and her five children were drowned.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
ELEVATORS DESTROYED.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-Two huge Rie- vators belonging to the Chicago enl Pacific Elevator company were de- stroyed by fire this afternoon together with their contents. A number of smaller buildings were burned as well, and the total loss will be s1 GOO, 900. The Insurance will cover three-uuaF- ters of the amount.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
BRYAN WAS EGGED.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-During the Bryan parade here this afternoon stu dents of the Metropolitan business col lege threw eggs at parties in the pa- rade and created considerable disorder. Two of tharl are now under arrest aN .ihe police are after others.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
STAINS WAR FUNDS.

MADRID, Oct. 27.-The premier of Spain, Senor Canovas Del Castillo, an- nounces that reports said to have been circulated in the United States that Spain has not resources necessary to continue war in Cuba are unfoJlnded.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATES

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Oct. 27.-Generals Palmer and Buckner, gold standard Democratic candidates, were given an ovation here today. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon speechmaking at the Grand opera house began. Both gen. erals were literally applauded by their hearers. At the close of the addresses the generals were escorted to the de- pot, and left for Council Bluffs.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
LEE IS DISSATISFIED.
But He Has Decided to Remain at His
 Post.

CHICAGO, Oct 27-General Fitz- hugh Lee, consul general to Havana, has given up his proposed visit to his home in Virginia. His determination to remain at his post is understood to be due to the reports current in the United States that he was dissatisfied with his instructions and desired to be relieved.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
LIONtBDRGER APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27. Isaac Lionberger, of St. Louis, has been ap- pointed assistant attorney-general of the United States for the interior de- partment. He succeeds William A. Little of Georgia, recently resigned.