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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
A CONVENTION
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Unpaid Hall Rent and Hotel
Bills, but No Nomi-
nation.
SAN JOSE DEMOCRACY.
Shasta Democrats Indorse the
Populist Congressional
Nominee.
SENATOR WHITE ON SILVER.
Loud in GilrOy-Petaluma Woman
Suffragists Organize
Political Club.
SENATOR WHITE ON SILVER.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 1s.-The
Democratic Congressional deadlock in the
Sixth District, it seems, is destined to
bankrupt the delegation, the Congress
sional committee and Everybody else in
anyway responsible for hall rent and
hotel bills. Secretary Rsmish informed
the convention this afternoon that rents
were accommodating at the rate of $45 day
for Turner Hall on South Main street,
where the convention is holding its nu-
merous sessions. This informatio n
startled the delegates and a motion was
made at once to meet hereafter in small
anteroom in the same building, but il
was finally Withdrawn.
Seven days, 100 ballots and no choice is
the record up to clock this afternoon.
At the forenoon session to-day five
ballots were taken and in the afternoon
eighty-two, the vote of the counties being
as follows:
Monterey Patton 5, Rose s; Santa
Cruz-Patton 6, Rose 1; San Luis Obispo-
Patton 8, Rose 3; Santa Redistribution
4, Rose 3; Naturalization 8, Rose 3;
Los Angeles-Patton II, Rose 81; So to So.
This vote and order have been main
tanned throughout the sessions here.
Convention adjourned to 10 A. NJ. to-
morrow
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KIDNAPPING At TACOMA,
Two Children and Their Step.
mother Who Cannot Be
Found.
The Father Arrested for Perjury on
Complaint of His Brother.
in-Law.

TACOMA, VASE, Aug. 18.-John NJ.
Roberts, president and manager of the
Pacific Piano Company, is having much
trouble over the custody of his two daugh-
tiers. Olive and Maud, aged II and 10.
They are the children OF his first wife, who
died last spring. After her death Roberts
employed as housekeeper one Josie Brown.
who has subsequently been proven by
municipal court records to have twice
paid fine for running disorderly house.
Three weeks ago DIR. w. E. Burkhart,
uncle of Roberts children, and other rela-
tives asked to have guardian appointed
for them on the ground that Roberts CON-
panion was not q proper person to care for
them. This move Roberts checkmated by
promptly marrying Miss Brown and the
case was dismissed.
Later the petition was renewed, with the
request that DIR. Burkhart be appoin ted
guardian. Municipal court records were
produced to show the character of Roberts
new wife. During the hearing the chill
dren were left in Coroner Parks Office.
Mrs. Roberts soon afterw ard left the court
room quietly, and since that time neither
she nor the children have been seen here.
The court has been conducting an inquiry,
so far unsuccessfully, to ascertain who
abducted them. DR.. -Burkhart was APP
pointed the guardian the same hour that
they disappeared.
To add to the mystery, Attorney
Frank Cushman, one of Roberts counsels,
disappeared at the same time and cannot
be found. Last Thursday DR.. Burkhart
swore out habeas corpus proceedings, re-
quiring Roberts to produce the children
on Saturday or show cause why. The
case was continued to yesterday, when
considerable testimony was taken.
Ro 5erts testified that he had neither seen
nor talked with Cushman or the children
since August 10, when they disappeared.
Things came to climax to-day when
Roberts was arrested on two charges of
perjury, preferred by Guardian Burkhart,
who alleges that he swore falsely when he
stated that he had not seen the children
or Cushman since the date specified.
Roberts was released on ball. pending
hearing tomorrow. It is believed the
children were taken to Victoria.
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return to the Orient by way OF San Fran
cisco, owing to the hostility of his coun-
trymen in the State of California. In
British Columbia there may not be the
same organized hostility to the Viceroy,
but the i'll feeling toward Ii Hung Chang
is, nevertheless. universal among the ORR
entails here. One prominent agitator
makes bold suggestion through the local
press that the great Chinese be seized and
taken to the leper settlement on the lonely
Darcy Island, b. c., as a life prisoner. 1t
is settled fact that Ii Hung Chang will
return to the Orient by the Canadian Pa
cific Railway and steamers via Vancouver.
and to avoid any possibility Of hostile
demonstration he will be quietly con-
Quoted to the steamer in waiting with
other passengers. No civic reception will
take place. Prominent Cinnamon here
give as their reason for this hostility that
Ii Hung Chang has spent his life making
money out Of his country and people until
he is the richest man in the world, and
that at heart he cares nothing for the
country or the downtrodden cody whom
he spurns under his foot.
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HoNoRs FOR Lf HUNG CHANG.
Entertainments Being Prepared for Ht
Inn aaaaf

Entertainments Being Prepared for Hts
dn,usensent.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 1s.-The Her
aid special from Washington says:
President Cleveland has determined not
to make any extensive programme for Ii
Hung Chang entertainment in the United
States until that diplomat can be consulted
personally in regard to it. The only de-
tails that the President is now concerning
himself with are those in regard to LIS
coming reception on Governors Island.
These will be settled within the next ten
days, and orders will be issued so as to
have everything in readiness on the day
the ST. Louis, bearing her distinguished
passenger, arrives in the harbor of New
York.
To limited extent the army and navy
will be ordered out to impress Ii with our
defenses on land and sea, but neither is
expected to make much of an impression
after the sights he has witnessed at the
grand naval review in the British Channel
and the inspection of English troops at
Aldershot. Admiral Bunce's feet has
|, York harbor two days before the ship
bearing Ii arrives from England. Every
vessel attached to the station will be
pressed into service.
After the reception III will be consulted
as to his plans From reports which have
reached the Chinese legation it is expected
that some New York organizations will
desire to entertain Ii. When this enter
tainment has been concluded he will go to
Philadelphia, where he will be the guest
of John Russell Young. From there he
will go to Washington, where prepare
tions are being made for his arrival and
stay.
The Viceroy will be afforded every OPP
porsunity to see Washington. He is ex-
pected to visit the Capitol and all the
public buildings, and such OF the dlplo-
mats as may be here will extend to him
the hospitality of their homes. It is I'M
derstood that the Chinese legation intends
to fete Ii royalty during his stay in this
city.
Ii will be escorted across the continent
at the expense of the Government, and
this will be the most costly bill the State
Department will have to pay. An escort
of an army and navy officer viii be pro-
vided and some OF the attaches of the
State Department will go along as repre-
sentatives of the Government.
Lis acceptance of an invitation to stop
at Philadelphia will take him to that city
for possibly three days. He will see little
of this country after leaving the East, and
will go direct to Vancouver to take the
steamer for home, stopping only few
hours at some of the important Western
points. He is said to have in view partic-
ularly the study of the shipyards here, and
if he is favorably impressed it is not i'm
probable that he will reccmm mend that con-
tracts for some of the ships of the new
Chinese navy be awarded to Cramps and
the Union Iron Works.
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4 CoI,.sa stluer Club.

COLUSA. CAL, Aug. 18.-The Bryan
Union Club was formed last night at the
mass-meeting at the Courthouse. The
meeting was called to order by R. T. Pow
ell. President, Judge J. B. Moore; first
vice-president, w. w. Brown; second vice.
president, Hon. N. A. Vann; third vice
president, Edwin Swinford; treasurer, II.
NJ. Albury; secretary, ]. B. de Jarnatt
assistant secretary, w. 7. Beville.
This club is for free coinage at 16 to 1
and for the purpose of pushing the free
silver interests. The members are OF all
political parties. The executive commit
tee are as follows: Judge E. A. Bridgford
(chairman), w. A. Vann, D. II. Arnold,
r. 7. Powell, II. II. Abbey and Edwin
Swinford.
On motion of E. Swlnford Chairman
Moore and W. T. Beville were added to
the com mittee
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sAVED BY a DOG.
Mrs. Wsnks Loses Her House and Mas
roscIy Escapes Cremation.

Mrs. WsnTs Loses Her House and Mar
ro,cty Escapes Cremation.
SANTA CRUZ, Call, Aug. 18.-Mrs.
Louis Wenks was awakened at her home
on the Sequel road long before daylight
this morning by the bowling of her dog
that she had permitted to remain in the
house for protection while Mr.. Wenks was
absent in San Francisco. She was startled
and COMPOUNDED by the peculiar action of
the dog, which was standing over her. She
knew that no housebreakers or other
marauders had caused the dogs actions
and soon discovered that the house was
burning. The prompt warning given by
the faithful brute saved Mrs. Wenks' life,
but 1t was too late TO save any of the con-
tents OF the house. Being alone and be-
yond the limits of Santa Cruz there was
no help at hand, so she could only await
the destruction of her pretty home. The
value OF the house and contents was esti-
mated at 5000, which was fully insured.
The Wenks home was one of the prettiest
country residences in the county and was
an attraction to visitors driving between
Santa Cruz and Sequel. The fire origin
ateo from an exploded lamp.
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Petar..ma Political. oroantsatton,.

PETALUMA, CAL, Aug. 1s.-The State
organizer of the California Women's SUI
frage Association, Mrs. S. j. Teltord of
Los Angeles, will organize a political
equality club here tonight, many of the
ladies in Petaluma being in favor of woman
suffrage.
Tomorrow evening a Republican club
will be organized here. the citizens having
been called together for that pur pose by
+. A. Wickersham, member of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee.
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Electricity for Monterey.

MONTERREY, CAL, Aug. 17.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the plac-
ing OF the large electrical plant at the
Little Sur River, twenty-four miles down
the coast from Monterey. The surveyors
are now at the Little Sur, making final
survey.
The power from the first plant can be
Iurnlsned at such nominal cost that all
the mills, the Del Monte and the present
Electro Light and Power Company, will
De compelled to use it. The work will
probably be completed by spring, when
me me norse-car system that now runs from
Oak Grove to Pacific Grove will be con-
verted into an electrical road. This will
oe great thing for Monterey and Pacific
Grove, as the forty-eight minutes will be
reduced to almost a quarter Of that time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19

VENTURA, CAL, Aug. 1S-The Re-
publican County Convention to-day NOM
mated Judge B. T. Williams for superior
judgeship for the third term. 1t nom-
mated M. D. T. Todd of Santa Paula for
member of the Assembly, Sixty-ninth Dis
trict. Delegates were instructed to vote
as a unit for Louis W. Andrews for Sem
ator, Thirty-fft Senatorial District. Nc
kinley and Hobart. sound money and
protection were Endorsed amid great en-
thusiasm. The refunding scheme was de-
nounced. No mention was made of Con-
gresham McLachlan, and he was not in
dorsed. The convention was largely at
tended
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uktah Democratio Club.

UKIAH, CAL, Aug. 1S.-A Bryan free
silver club was organized here last night.
The membership roll contains about 200
names. The following were elected Off
GERS: Joseph w. Patton. president; J. C.
Burk, secretary; J. Frank Dibble, assist
ant secretary; w. G. Pogue and h. B.
Smith. lce-presidents; Maurice Hirsch,
financial secretary and treasurer. An ex-
ecutive committee of three will be APP
pointed at to-night's meeting The cam
palgn will probably open here next Satur-
day evening by grand rally at the opera
house.
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Highbtnders Held for Murder.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 1S.-The
preliminary examination of Chew Wong
Cow and Gong On Chung, the two high
binders charged with the murder of Wong
Chez. was concluded this morning before
Police Judge Owens, and resulted in the
defendants being held to answer to the SUI
perior Court without bail. Some damag-
ing testimony was given by the last wit
ness examined. which duplicates Big Jim
as the party who did the shooting. The
defense declined to put in any evidence.
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IN AsroRrAN,s FA4A1 FAIL.
Drops From the Fourth Story Of NetO
RresUeTU.

ASTORIA, Or, Aug. 1S.-John Sandy,
a laborer, fell from the fourth story OF
Kopp's new brewery this afternoon and
received injuries that viii in all probable
ity prove fatal Sandy was unloading
brick from the elevator when the accident
occurred. The elevator is temporary
affair, run by donkey engine stationed
on the first floor. Hearing the bell sound
the order to lower the engineer complied
with the signal, but almost Immediately
he heard the cry ''Slower.' The next IN
stant the body of Sandy struck one of the
beams on the second floor and then con-
tinued its fight to the floor beneath.
When picked up the unfortunate man was
conscious. A fr1ghtful cash had been cut
in his head and he was internally injured.
He was taken to ST. Mary's Hospital, but
no hopes are entertained for his recovery.
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Loud at GtIroy.

GILROY, CAL, Aug. 1s.-Hon. Eugene
+. Loud, Congressman from the Fifth Dis
trict, and candidate for reelection, spoke
before the Gilrov Republican Club on
Monday night. Mr.. Loud was banqueted
by number of prominent Republicans
before the meeting. r. M. Ryan, secre-
tary OF the West Club, made the opening
address, introducing Mr.. Loud in an apt
and spirited speech. Mr.. Loud followed,
combining his remarks principally to the
silver question and protection. He was
warmly greeted, and his remarks were
listened to with rapt attention. He prom
ised to visit Gilroy later in the campaign.
The Gilroy Republican Club now mum bers
nearly 100 members, with prospects OF
many additional names.
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VAR ON THE soALE BUG.
Colonies of Erternsffators Placed In TIL.


Colonies of Ertermfnators Placed In the
Orange Groves.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug! 1s.-During
the past few days there has been placed in
the orange groves of Ontario five colonies
of the Rhizobius, the scale-bug eater. One
colony has also been placed in Cuca-
monga. Unless climatic conditions cause
the complete determination of the scale
colonies of the Rhizobius will be placed in
the orange groves throughout San Ber-
nardino County. The WORK is in charge
OF the County Horticultural Commission
and will probably cost several thousand
dollars.
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NEWS OF Los ANGELES,
An Enterprising Rancher Hauls
Freight in Opposition to
the Railroad.
He Is Doing a Good Business and
Forces the Company to Cut
Rates.
Los ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CALL.

90 DOuLn brOauWay,
Los ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 49,
Arthur Scott. an Antelope Valley
rancher, has inaugurated freight line
between Fairmont and this city for the
purpose of hauling wheat south and mer-
chandise north. He claims that he can
make a round trip in ten days and do the
work much cheaper than the railroad is
charging. A business man in Los Angeles
informs a CALL correspondent that Mr..
Scott Is meeting with great success in his
new venture and that this stock Is of the
best. It's also stated that the Southern
Pacific, in order to compete with Scott,
has reduced the rate on hauling wheat
from Lancaster to this city from 81 per
ton to 81 10.
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SAN DIEGANs Welded.
Marriage of W. b. HoItingssCorth aud
Miss Rosa Kennedv.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 1S-W. B.
Hoilingsworth and Miss Rosa Kennedy,
prominent San Diegan people, were mar
ried here this morning by the Rev. A. E.
Knapps of that city. They came up on
the morning train and are at the West
minister. They will visit several points of
interest in Southern California before re-
turning to San Diego. The groom is the
managing proprietor of the San Diego
Paint Company and is successful and
sterling business man. The bride is q
beautiful and accomplished young lady a
member of one of the best-known families
of the Bay CITY,
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REOD|NG STAGE HELD UP.
A Tall Highwayman Demands
the Express Box and Gets
a Way Pouch.
The Driver Considers the Robbsr a
Green Hand at the
Business.

REDDING, CAL, Aug. 1s.-About 1880
A. NJ. Jasper Hampton, who was driving
the Redding and Bieber stage. on its way
to this city, was startled by tail highway
man stepping out from behind tree,
leveling his gun at him and demanding
the express box. Mr.. Hampton informed
him that he did not carry express matter,
whereupon the knight of the road" de-
cided be would be satisfied with the mail
bag. The driver complied with this re-
leaving the through pouch in the coach
The robber picked up the sack and made
his way into the brush and the stage was
driven on. There were no passengers at
the time of the hold-up. Mr.. Hampton,
who is an old stage-driver, considers the
highwayman green hand at the bust
ness.
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BURGLARS AT Ell MONTE.
Carry OF and Bto+o Open the Railroad
Compdhy's Safe.

Contpahy's Safe.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 1s.-Early
this morning burglars broke into the rail-
road depot at Ell Monte and carried the
iron safe 300 yards away and then blew it
open to find nothing of value, for the safe
contained only few papers. That they
were amateurs is best shown by the tools
used to gain an entrance-a leaf from a
buggy spring. The bungling burglars first
secured entrance through an outside win
dow, after which they pried open the door
from the inside. Sheriff Burr was at Ell
Monte all the morning examining the
premises, and found clew or two which
he feels certain will lead to the apprehen-
sion of the burglars. The safe was a valu-
able one and the damage done the build
ing is considerable.
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city. Heintz charges Casper with vandal-
ism. Heintz ownes piece of land oppo-
site Casper's, and Heintz's fence somewhat
protruded into the street. This being an
annoyance, and getting no aid from the
city officials, Casper took the matter into
his own hands and pulled the fence down.
a survey has been ordered to determine
Heintz's right to the land.
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BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Aug. 1s.-The
Republicans of this city met and organ
lied Mckinley and Hobart club tonight
of some 200 strong. Senator s. G. Smith
was made president and Hon. r. G. Dale
for secretary. Speeches were made by
prominent local Republicans and the
meeting wound up with a hurrah for the
Republican nominees of the:St. Louis con-
Yention.
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CHURCH CONVENTION.
Interesting EDeTcises at Long Beach
DrdsU Large audiences.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. Aug. 1s.-The
general convention of Christian churches
of Southern California, now assembled at
Long Beach, is drawing large audiences.
Rev. A. G. Smither called the convention
to order for the first business session.
Various committees were appointed, after
which discussion on energetic work oc-
cupied the following hour, when the exer-
cises of the forenoon were concluded with
a brief sermon by the Rev. j. r. Stewart
of South Riverside on The Name" The
pulpit was filled in the evening by the Rev.
j. P. Ralston of Ventura on New Testa-
ment Teachings Concerning Marriage and
Divorce"
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ported late wild cavorting of several young
men and women under the mad stimulus
of night and mineral waters up and down
the corridors of the Del Monte last even
ing is denied by the hotel management.
They say no guests left the big tavern on
account OF the disturbances, though several
resolved that somebody maze Deastly
noise through the halls.
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Santa clara Democratic Primarse..

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 1s.-Chairman
Thomas G. Hogan has issued a call for a
meeting Of the Democratic County Central
Committee next Saturday, August %, at
10 A. NJ, at rooms IS and IS in the Porter
Building. Arrangements will be made at
the meeting for holding the primaries to
elect delegates to the county convention
for the purpose of nominating legislative
and county ticket.
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