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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-10
ONE MILE OPEN.

Final one-half mile Open-E. w. Muir
ray, !: +. r. Gstalder, 2; George Thorn. 3.
Time. ia 1-5.
One mile open-F'irst heat-C. w. krick,
Sinking Springs. 1: X. l.. Arner. Allen
2.2i. Second heattown, 9: n. j. Dauben-
speck. allentown, 3: Earl Bovee. Bing-
hamton. set pace. Time. 219 2-5. Second
hsat--E. 8 Yo,ise. Reading. l; X. w.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
Progress Of the Bryanite Fac
tional Fight in Southern
California.
REPUBLICAN CLUBS FORMING
Phenomenal Increase of Membership
in the Protectionist Organiza.
tions.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 6.-This
city being the home OF the two Democratic
aspirants for the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict nomination, who were tied at Ven
tura yesterday. the subject was rife on the
streets here to-day. The feeling between
the two factions of the party, heretofore
anything but amicable, has been famed
into white heat over this remarkable up
shot of the convention.
The adroit coup of the Rose men in se-
curing an adjournment. is regarded az
very clever indeed. Patton's un-Demo-
cratic plan OF voting for himself is being
complained of severely.
The record as it now stands is favorable
to Rose, who is saying not word one way
or the other. The claim of the Patton
contingent that the railroad wants to
nominate dummy to be knocked down
by McLachlan is given little credence by
people who know the frank, candid, out
spoken grape-grower for the past twenty
five years.
In the meantime H. G. Dillon is train
ing for the Populist nomination at San
Luis Obispo on the 18th instant. The
Populists are full of glee over the situa-
ton and say they hope this Democratic
tangle viii! parallel the famous Kilkenny
cat-fght.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
LNoEEDIARIsM At GAHvANzA.
An Early Morning Fire That Nearly
StUept the TotCn.

An Early Morning Fire That Nearly
Swept tho TotCn.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 6.-The SUBJ
urban town of Garvanza, midway between
this city and Pasadena, came near being
wiped out of existence early this forenoon
by fire. As it is, several thousand dollars
worth OF property was consumed in few
minutes. The circumstances connected
with the fire point strongly to incen-
diarism. Three houses on Emerald street
were totally destroyed. They were two
two-story houses and one cottage, the last
one owned by Robert Veach OF this city.
The other houses have been unoccupied
for some time past with the exception OF
that OF the watchman for the place.
This morning, shortly after o'clock,
flames were seen coming from room on
the upper story of the house. The alarm
was soon given, and the watchman in the
other house succeeded in saving his effects.
The fire spread rapidly, and soon the
other two-story house and cottage were
afire. There were no facilities at hand
with which to extinguish the flames, and
the residents had to content themselves in
saving the furniture of the cottage. The
loss on the two buildings is about 5000
and on the cottage probably $4,000. So far
as known no one was in the house where
the fire starIed
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
SANTA cRUz,s ooURrHo o USE.
The Ne,g Structure Is Nearly Ready fos
Occupancy.

The NesU Structure Is Nearly Ready for
Occupancy.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. 6.-The con-
struction of the new courthouse has pro-
gfessed to that point which will enable
the building to be ready for occupancy by
the time the furniture shall be completed
and shipped. The Board of Supervisors,
after several sittings to-day, completed
the estimates and awarded the contracts.
The wood furniture will be furnished by
the c. F. Weber Company of San Fran
cisco, represented at the meetings of the
board by T. NJ. Humphrey, the vice-presl-
dent.
The bill will come within $500, and
while the furnishings will not be extensive
they will be of the best quality and so con-
structed that additions may be made at
any time without marring the design or
character of them. Charles Finch of the
Fenton Metallic Manufacturing Company,
jamestown, N. Y, secured the contract for
the metallic furnishings at $1100.
The Board of Supervisors has exhibited
commendable spirit of economy in the
matter and still has not omitted any neces-
sary article of furniture. The 1897 tax levy
for this purpose and building construction
has not been exceeded, and the new court
house when completed will be within and
without credit to the board and an orna-
ment to the city, Notwithstanding the
many serious delays that have occurred
during the construction before Thomas
Beck was made supervising architect.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
San Francisco Naval Reserve
Will Swell the Opening
Procession.
SPECIAL TRAINS OF TURNER'S.
An Incident That May Necessitate a
Change in the River Fete
Programme.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. 6.-Permis-
sion was this afternoon received from
Lieutenant Commander Turner of San
Francisco by Lieutenant Morey for the
Naval Reserve of the Fourth Gun Divi-
sion, n. g.. c., of this city, to take part in
the funniest procession on Saturday
night and to participate in the reception
at the carnival pavilion. Wallace Rey-
nolds Post, G. A. R., of this city will also
march in the parade. The local Turn
Verein and the Arion Singing Society Will
of course constitute the principal body OF
the procession, headed by the Hastings
band. Other fraternal and civic societies
will be represented, as all within the city
have been invited, but the names of those
who will accept have not yet been declared
to the executive committee.
The procession will form at Turn Verein
Hall at o'clock and march to the Union
depot in time to meet the visiting Turner's,
who will arrive in a special train at $3.50
O'Clock. The march up Pacific avenue to
the lower plaza and return to the pavilion
will be illuminated with 400 Japanese Ian
terms and 400 Roman candles. 1t will be
6 grand march of welcome and glorious
inauguration of the grand celebration that
is to occupy the city and delight the
citizens for four nights and days in way
that the Germans understand so thor
oughly.
There may be some disappointment as
to the river fete on Tuesday night, but the
entertainment will proceed, even if it must
be transferred to the bay. When the Car
nival Association concluded its recent at
tractive exhibition it was agreed to permit
the funniest promoters to use the arena
and Queens throne. Now the owner of
the land on which it stands says the
throne must be removed by the 8th inst,
or the Turner'S must pay for it. The
Turner's will decide the matter in execu-
tive session, but they will not disappoint
the spectators, even it themselves put to
inconvenience,
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
KILLED BY AWFUL HEAT.
Unfortunate Fasteners Find
No Relief From Extreme
Humidity.
Eight People Die IN st. Louis and
Fatalities Reported in Other
Places.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 6.--An epidemic
OF smallpox could hardly be worse than
the present hot weather. Last night all
records were passed. At midnight with
the thermometer registering 81 deg. the
streets and parks were full of people seek
ing fresh air. Not breath of breeze was
stirring. At midnight tonight the death
roll numbered eight and thirty-one pros
trations had been reported.
The dead to-day are: Hugo Ludwig,
John Musser. paper-hanger; Lewis Fink,
malster; Lewis Smith. collector; Charles
FRANKIE, editor; Charles Reiss, carpenter
Two unknown men are at the City
Morgue.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 8.-Forty-sever g.
cases of heat prostration and one death
were reported yesterday, and the mercury
reached higher point than even or
Tuesday, which up to that time held tht
record of the year. Surface thermometer.
at 6 p. NJ. recorded 102.
Reports from cities and towns in Illi
nois, Indiana and Wisconsin show a tenn
perature ranging from SO to 102 degrees.
La GRANGE, IND, Aug. 6.-The ex.
treme heat to-day was followed this even
ing by violent thunderstorm, which
broke almost without warning. Chris
Wolf, well-known farmer near here, was
struck by lightning and instantly killed,
his three horses sharing the same fate.
The elements wrought considerable dam
age in La Grange County.
La PORTE, IND, Aug. 6-Portions OF
Northern Indiana were visited this after
noon by severe showers, causing severe
damage and in some localities heavy
losses.
At Renzellmer the tents Of Sun Bros
circus were blown down and woman per-
former fatally injured. Heat to-day broke
all previous records. Factories were gen.
orally suspended and numerous cases OF
prostration reported.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 6.-The mer-
curry reached 9S deg. to-day and the hui
m idity was great. One death and several
prostrations by heat have been reported.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
PASADENA REP EPUBLroASs.
They Are Joining NICK SnIey CJubs q
Large Numbers.


They Are Joining NICK snIey Clabs In
Large Numbers.
PASADENA, CAL, Aug. 6.-The mem
bership of the Pasadena Mckinley Clu b,
which was formed last week with 13o
members, has swelled to 500. At q meet
ing held August rolls were presen ted
showing signatures OF 4s7 electors pledged
to work and vote for Mckinley and Ho-
bart, and there are lists yet to be heard
FROM so that 500 is a conservative esti.
mate of membership.
The colored Republicans OF Pasadena
have also organized and a Mckinley
marching club has been formed under the
name of the Americus Club. which in
cludes all the younger members OF both
organizations.
An enthusiastic meeting of the latter
club was held this evening. Organization
was effected by the election of the follow
ing officers: President. Edwin Stearns;
vice presidents, w. G. Smith and {. A.
Simpson: secretary, Herbert G. Aott;
treasurer, A. J. Pyle; captain, N. s..
Bangham; executive committee-C. W.
Bell. j. w. Wood, John Mcdonald, N. s.
Leithead, M. II. Greene, H. |. Stuart, w.
G. Smith, Horace Dobbins, w. r. Stoa.s,
F. B. Weatherby and Edwin Stearns.
The club starts off with a membership
of nearly 100. and double the present
number of names, it is confidently ex-
pected, will be eNolled. Handsome and
novel uniforms, the exact character OF
which has not been made public but
which will probably be fashioned on
Napoleonic lines, will be adopted. This
club will act as an auxiliary to the main
Republican club of Pasadena, and will
always be in the van of the procession
and take an active and conspicuous part
in the campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
MERCHANTS PROTEST.
object to the Proposed Sunday Clos,
Ordinance.

object to the Proposed Sunday Closing
Ordinance.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 6.-The fol-
lowing somewhat remarkable petition was
filed with the City Clerk yesterday, it
having the signatures of about 500 busi-
ness men of this city:
To the Honorable CITY Counca: We, the under
signed merchants of the city of. Los Angeles,
hereby protest earnestly and respectfully
against the proposed ordinance which will
require us to close our places of business on
Sunday of each week. Our business is legiti-
mate and we pay to the city a handsome reve-
nue. for the privilege of conducting the same.
Its pursuit seven days in the week can in no
possible way affect the morality of our citi-
zens. The passage OF such an ordinance at
this time Will result in serious less and injury
to US. 1t will force many of US out of busi-
ness, and the city in common with US will
suffer injury. We protest against such mani
fest injustice.
In the afternoon the committee on pub
lie morals held meeting and discussed
the ordinance. Several persons addressed
the committee representing opposite sides
of the controversy. No action was taken
by the committee.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
Employe of the Monopoly Killed
as a Result of the
Feud.
ARREST AND DEPORTATION.
The Man of Trade Acquitted and Now
Goes Back to Reopen His
Store.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Aug. g.
Among the passengers on the last trip Of
the steamship City of Topeka was ]. r.
Robertson, q weIl-known merchant Of
Kodiak, Alaska, who, accompanied by his
family, is returning home, after siege Of
serious trouble, from which he was put to
great expense and loss of time to extri-
cate himself.
About year ago Robertson opened q
general merchandise store at Kodiak, and
by reasonable charges and courteous treat
ment of customers made deep inroads into
the Alaska Commercial Com pany's mo-
nopoIy of trade there. His prosperity
continued and his business was increasing
until he had most of the monopoly's
trade.
Then a preconcerted plan between the
Commercial people and another merchant
was put into operation for the purpose OF
running Robertson out of business. He
attended strictly to his own affairs and
was making money while his enemies at
tended to making it disagreeable. He re-
fused to shut up shop, however, despite
the persecution, and one day an effort
was made to bounce him out of his own
store by physical force.
Then it was that Robertson lost patience
and taking big six-shooter from under
the counter permitted large quantity of
daylight to pass through the BODY of the
other merchant, who, unfortunately for
himself, led the attack.
The commercial company's bruisers
fed, and Robertson was left in peace, uu-
til United States Deputy Marshal Man
ming, an overZealous officer without look
ing into the case, arrested him, and char
tering. a special steamer took his prisoner
to Sitka, from where he was taken to San
Francisco for trial.
1t took Robertson just fifteeh minutes,
by the watch, to prove that he fired in
self-defense while being attacked in his
own house, and while defending his own
life and property from a mob. He was
promptly acquitted, and is now on his way
back to KODIAK to resume business.
Manning, from all reports, was over
oficious in trying to make record for
himself. In carrying out that idea he
mployed a'spotter in the person of a
Japanese to find out where liquor could be
bought. One morning tie Jap reported
for duty, or to resign, attired in warm
coat of tar and feathers. He also had q
note for Mr.. Manning, which mildly sug-
gested that he should not work so hard
in running down whisky-smugglers If he
wanted to evade being put into a pot OF
boiling tar, head first. Since that time It
is said that the clerical portion of Deputy
Marshal Manning's job has occupied his
entire attention, and the traffic in liquors
is on the improve.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
BEN MInes ACQUITTED.
Detectives Fail to Connect Him With tn,
Hayes Murder.

Detectives Fail to Connect Him With the
Hayes Murder.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 6.-The
Hawkshaws who had charge of the case
against George and Ben Mings, accused of
the murder OF Postmaster Jack Hayes OF
Puente in April last, have fallen down
completely. The trial of the elder
brother, Ben, was concluded in Judge
Smiths court here to-day and he was
promptly acquitted. Before the trial be-
gan the detectives claimed to have
enough reliable testimony to send half q
dozen men to the State prison.
The verdict was owing to the fact that
the prosecutions witnesses could not pro-
duce sufficient evidence to connect Ben
with the murder. What little evidence
there was submitted was quickly exploded
by the attorneys for the defendant.
The defense asked to be excused from
making an argument In the case and re-
quested the Judge to charge the jury,
which he did. In his charge he advised
the jury to find the defendant rot guilty,
from the fact that there was no evidence
against him. The trial of George Mings,
brother of Ben, charged also with murder
ing Hayes, is set for tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. It is now said that there is
sufficient evidence to connect George with
the crime.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
THE ARr-CoRoNEL CASE.
Courtroom Croscded With Lascyers, WIT
ncsses and Spectators.

Courtroom Croscded With Lawyers, W.T.
ncsses and Spectators.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 6.-Judge
shaw's courtroom, where the Yndart-
Coronel case Is on trial, has been crowded
all day with lawyers, witnesses and Spec
tators in expectation of hearing the SEN
sations which this action promises to turn
loose.
Francisco Yndart was called early as a
witness in his own behalf. He is 43 years
OF age, and presented an unconsciousIy
pathetic appearance. He is musician of
rare attainments and has a retlned and
delicate temperament.
i 1t had been stated in the com plant that
ne was mentally incompetent, and the de-
tense called him for examination as to
that claim. He said he bad been brought
up to have the most implicit confidence in
ms uncle. regarding him as father al.
most. The plaintiff had an unfortunate
marriage, and his uncle advised him to
go to Seattle and get away from his wife,
which he did. Out of his northern ex-
perience arose feeling against his uncle,
whom, ne says, left him to starye when he
was sick. Thereafter, when he reached
home, he brought the first suit against
him, which his uncle afterward persuaded
him to dismiss.
The papers in the divorce suit between
the witness and his wife were introduced
by Senator White, and the witness identi-
fed the verifcation of the complaint by
himself. In response to questions by the
court 1t was stated that this line of testi-
mony was being introduced to show that
the acts OF the witness were those of
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
SAN JOSE'S A|LING kline
Slaughter of Consumptive Cows
Being Pushed by Inspector
Spencer.
Twenty.one Have Already Been
Killed and I31 Head Are
Awaiting Their Doom

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 6.-The slaughter
of diseased cattle is being rapidly pushed
by Veterinary Inspector Spencer. and
during the past week twenty-one head of
tuberculosis cows have been killed. DR..
Spencer has four men engaged IL inspect
ing cattle and there are now 1S1 head
ready to be killed. After the cattle are
killed the meat is cut into strips and
steamed for ten hours so as to kill all
germs. The slaughter-house, located on
Coyote Creek, at the foot of Taylor street,
is being fitted up with a new boiler and
other appliances for better handling the
carcasses of diseased cattle.
At the solicitation of the Santa Clara
County Poultry and Kennel Association,
DR.. Spencer has appointed deputy to in
spect the dogs and poultry of the county.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
TRIED TO WRECK A TRAIN
Miraculous Escape Of the East.
bound Passenger Near
Reno, New.
Going at Full Speed It Runs Into a
Large Wheel Placed on the
Track.

SUMMIT, CAL, Aug. 6.r-Word has been
received here that an attempt was made
this evening to wreck eastbound passenger
train l at lonely siding near Reno, New.
A large wheel was placed on the track.
The train struck it while running at full
speed, and it is considered miraculous
that the entire train was not thrown from
the track. The only damage done was
the breaking of an airpipe on the baggage.
car. Railroad officials say that the wheel
resembles those used on combined har-
vesters and, further. state that wheels OF a
like nature are foreign to railroads. Rail-
road officers on both sides have been noti-
fed, and the matter will be thoroughly
investigated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

rational person and not those of an in
competent, as had been contended by the
plaintiff No guardian was asked for in
the divorce proceedings.
One OF the incidents of the trial to-day
was the attempt of the defense to strike
out deposition by Mrs. Garfias who, it is
claimed, had the alleged trust deed in her
possession for many Years, it having been
placed in her care BY Francisco's mother
before she died. The defense claims that
Mrs Garfias is in hiding and that the
plaintiff does not dare to produce her, and
that Deputy Sheriff Martin Aguirre has
been endeavoring to find the old lady, but
as yet without success. The defense has
prepared thoroughly to attack tie gen
uineness of the trust deed and will begin
the introduction OF testimony tomorrow
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
SAN DIEGO INTERESTED.
Leading Officials of the New
Japanese Steamship Line
Entertained.
Business Men Anxious That the Port
Business Men Anxious That the Port
Be Chosen as the American
Terminus.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 6.-President
Soicniro Asano of the Toyo Kisen Kalsha
Steamship Company, with FL. TamIaka
and 81. Okawa, arrived at 80 to-day from
Los Angeles, and was met by large num-
Der of representative citizens at the depot.
Mr.. Asano and party were accompanied
by Mr.. aud Mrs. A. n. Butler of Osaka,
Japan; James r. Morse, president of the
American Trading Company of Yoko-
hama, and the following committee of
Los Angeles business men who are anxious
that San Diego be chosen as the American
terminus of the new steamship line: Gen.
eral Charles Forman, Major e. f. G. Klok-
kee, ]. R. Newberry, Il. Jevne, +. w.
King, s. B. Lewis, Frank Simpson and
Mayor RAIDER.
committee of San Diego business men
also came down from Los Angeles with
the japanese, consisting of John O. Fisher,
Collector of the Port; Philip Morse, presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce; G. T..
Hinde, representing Spreckels Bros. Com
pany; George H. Ballou, importer of teas !;
]. E. O'Brien, Hotel Brewster, and II. F..
Norcross, representing the Coronado
Beach Compa
The party were taken at once in car
riages to Hotel Del Coronado for lunch
and at o'clock special train over the
Coronado belt line took them around the
bay and through the orange and lemon
groves, Chula Vista, South San Diego and
other points. arriving in the city early in
the evening.
Tonight at the Hotel Del Coronado the
Japanese will meet the business men in a
conference relating TO the terminus of the
steamship line, at which General Manager
Wade of the Southern California road will
also be present, besides John D. Spreckels
of San Francisco and e. S. Babcock of
Coronado. Tomorrow at $3.50 o. clock the
party will be taken over the bay in a
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
1oLo co UNIT AoTIvE.
Republicans Beliere That In linton There
Is Streu0th,

Republicans Believe That In linton There
Is Strength.
WOODLAND, CAL, Aug. 6.-The Re-
publicans of Yolo County are active and
alive. They believe that in organization
lies the most effective strength of sue
cessful campaign. Before August passes
there will be Mckinley and Hobart Club
in every village and hamlet in the county.
The first gun fired was the formation of
a club in Woodland. with a mem bership
of over 160 and the list steadily growing.
This was followed by the organization
of live club at Blacks. Now Guinda
comes to the front. A club was organized
in that village and the following officers
elected: President, j. r. Clark vice-pres-
ident, ]. w. Sullivan; secretary, Z. L.
Niemann; treasurer, G. M. Berry; execu-
tive committee of six-B. f. Davisson, L.
M. Title, G. e. Pierce, B. Dutton, f. N.
Reasoner. r. B. Ciihk.
The club will meet on the first and third
Saturdays of each month.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
SON ou,a Co,tntv tu Ltn..

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Aug. GA Nc
Kinley and Hobart club was formed to-
night at Penns Grove The meeting was
held in the Eagle Schoolhouse. and the
capacity of the building was taxed to hold
the crowd. The speakers were Duncan E.
McKinlay and Albert G. Burnett, OF Santa
Rosa. who are justly counted as Sonoma
County's star orators. The people OF
Penns Grove we're not backward in thei,
expressions ofapproval of the intellectual
treat afforded.
At the conclusion of the speaking large
number signed the clubroll. Mr.. McKin-
lay received telegram from Congressman
McLachlan OF Los Angeles asking him to
speak for three weeks in Southern Cali
fornia. 1t is probable that the invitation
will be accepted as soon as Mr.. McKinlay' s
engagements are filled here.