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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
THIS BEATS THE
CALAVERAS FROG
A Batrachian With Five
Legs and a Gift of
Prophecy.
He Hops on a Bias and Croaks
Down All Wild Bryanic
Fallacies.
SAYS M'KINLEY WILL WIN.
Strange Freak of Dame Nature as
Expressed in a Saloon Mans
Unique Pet.
SAYS M'KINLEY WILL WIN.

A frog with five distinct, well-formed
and useful legs is at present the pride OF
Colma. Bright, frisky, tame and very
prettily marked in all the tints and shades
most pleasing TO the epicure, this remark
able little creature is at once pet and
curiosity.
He was born and has always lived some
where near the town. They know that
for they have studied his style OF travel
ing. With three legs on the left side and
only two on the other his course con-
tinually yeers to the right, so that after
making number OF jumps he arrives at
his starting point.
When first discovered by James
O'Connor, about three weeks ago, he was
jndustriously describing circles near Holy
Cross Cemetery After finishing round
at furious speed the frog began laboriously
to drag himself toward pond close by,
using only his two front feet, but going
straight ahead. It was then OConnor,
stepping closer to learn If it was injured,
saw the extra leg and at once captured
the interesting reptile for his friend
Harry Casey, who holds forth at corner
where at this season men are wont to con-
gregate to discuss politics and mild bever-
ages.
The fact that this strange frog has five
legs is not the only unusual thing about
him. He has nineteen toes, three on each
hind feet, four on each of two other feet
and five on the foot belonging to the extra
leg, which joins his body forward of the
normal front leg and Is supplied with
regular bones and joints. The connection
with the b ody is apparently normal. In
all other respects the frog is like any
other in appearance and in health.
THAT frog is as smart as the politi-
cians," remarked one of his admirers yess
terday. "He has big brain and saveys
the business. The other day was in the
room. put him on the floor and asked: :
Who will be the next President, Bryan
or McKinley?'
"He made big Jump, then little one,
then six long ones. l wondered what he
meant. and asked him, What is that,
Bryan?
He shook his head. Then he jumped
again; one long leap, one short one and
six as far as he could reach.
us that Mckinley, asked, and in reply
he moved his head up and down.
II knew his mother for two years. She
lived down by the railroad track. One
time her left front foot was cut off by
train. After that she hated the railroad
company worse than does Mayor Sutro.
She jumps at the trains whenever they
pass by, and some time she will be run
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27

these: Lieutenant C. A. Douglass was
commander of the First Division of The
Naval Battalion from its inception three
years ago. According to a State law be
received $1,000 year and an additional
$150 the total sum to be used in equip
ping the division. The cashbooks were
not in evidence. though from time to
time reports went as required to Sacra-
mento to show the disbursements.
Lieutenant-Co Commander Turner did not
get the explanation he wanted regarding
rumors of mismanagementa and sent i'll his
resignation to General James. Lieuten-
ant Douglass also sent in a resignation.
His was granted, the others shelved.
Then the investigation began. Douglass
friends confidently assert that he will, as
soon as he has com pleted his business. re-
turn here and make satisfactory explana-
tions to the investigating committee.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
TALKS OF F|L|BUSTER|NG
S. Cash Makes an Appeal for
Cuba to Methodist
Preachers.
Volunteers Who Go Under Auspices
of His Party Must Pay Their
Own Expenses.

At the conclusion of the Methodist
preachers meeting yesterday two exotic
looking gentlemen were informally intro
duced and it was stated that they wished
to enter plea for aid for the suffering in
surgents in Cuba. 1t was too late for the
visitors to be allowed the privilege of the
floor, but they will be heard next week,
and in the meantime they improved the
shining hour yesterday by circulating
round among the various ministers after
the meeting and laying their cause before
them.
Samuel Cash, the spokesman of the two
visitors, is tall dark man. with fierce
mustache, whose general appearance isnot
unlike a schoolboy's ideal of one of Cap
tain Mayne Reid's heroes. He was ar
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
CANDIDATES TO SPEAK.
Republican Rally to Be Held at Call
fornia Hall Tonight.

Republican Rally to Be Held at Cali
fornia Hall Tonight.
big rally and open mass-meeting will
be held tonight at California Hall, go
Bush street, under the auspices of the
Spanish American Republican League, of
which r. R. Duckworth is chairman and
A. de la Tore Jr., secretary. A good
musical and literary programme has been
arranged. Professor L. Mojica's band will
be in attendance.
Members of the National Republican
League, the Phoenix Club and the Bear
Club have signified their intention of be-
ing present in large mum bers.
Among those who will address the meet
ing are Charles L. Taylor, w. A. Deane,
Carroll Cook, A. B. Treadwell, Thomas
w. Chandler, Henry c. Dibble, Leon Dem
merry, Cord II. Wetien, George w. Elder.
James A. Campbell.
All the Republican nominees are respect
fully invited 10 attend.
Thereswill be reserved seats for ladies.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
CASHBOOKS MISSING.

Records of Commander of Naval Bat
talon Under Investigation.
The cashbooks of the First Division of
the Naval Battalion are missing. The Off
Ger who had them in charge has resigned
and is now in Santa Cruz on personal
business, while special committee is
making Investigations.
For some time the committee appointed
by Major-General James and consisting of
Major Charles L. Tilden of the First IN
fantry. Captain ID. A. Smith lof the Fifth
Infantry and Lieutenant ]. G. Underhill
ordnance officer of the Naval Battalion
has been making inquiries into this
matter and Others. but has not vet
completed its labors.
The facts of the case, it seems, are
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27

over and killed. This young one is just
like his dam, but he has more sense, and
he's got one more leg, too.
"The other day was in the room alone
with him and put him ON the floor and
said, Who will be the next Mayor?'
He jumped six times, and | asked, who
is that, Taylor or Phelan? The frog
winked his eye. Isuppose he was stuck
that time.
mo one seems to believe me when say
that the reptile knows more about politics
than most men, but when they bring him
out and | ask him, What's the matter
with BRYAN p they are all convinced. He
just swells himself up and croaks and
croaks and croaks.''
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Fell Into the Bay.

Con Lynch, the watchman at Mission-street
wharf 2. saved q man from drowning last
evening. Early in the evening he saw J..
Donnelly, sailor on the ship Oriental, go on
board the vessel, and the watchman thought
that the sailor had been drinking, little
later Donnelly left the ship and started to go
up the wharf. He staggered over the stringer
and fell into the bay. Lynch was quickly on
hand with rope, that he keeps for such nur-
poses, and threw q bowline over the sailors
head and shoulders. With the help of fire.
man Lynch got the half-drowned man to the
wharf. This makes the fifth man that the
watchman has rescued with the same rope
this year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
United Labor Meeting.

The United Labor party held meeting last
night in VESSELS Hall. Joseph Kelly, an old
and well-known trades unionist, spoke at con-
siderable length and with much force upon
the principle of protection, expressing his
surprise how organized labor could, in the
face of its own professions, which were essen.
TALLY protective, advocate free trade. Cap
tain Blennerhassett also spoke In a most forcl-
bic manner upon the same subject.
T. B. O'Brien was strongly urged as the next
Congressman. Henry S. Martin, candidate for
Treasurer, was also highly commended. The
meeting, Notwithstanding the weather, was q
success in every particular
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Rosner Has Withdrawn.

At meeting held under the auspices of the
Fortieth District Democratic Club at Coakley's
Hall last evening J. II. Tingman, representing
the PopuIists of that district, announced that
Mr.. Rosner, their candidate for the Assembly,
has Withdrawn in favor of L. NJ. Mansen, the
Democratic nominee.
The meeting was most enthusiastic one
and was. addressed by the following gentle
men: James D. Phelan, Joseph P. Kelly. DIR.
I. 4. Rottanzi, M. E. Dittman. Ed J. Gallagher.
William T. Ambrose, w. I. Hess. George A.
Proctor, John A. Carroll John OGara, j. A.
Spinetti, Professor j. H. Simmons, L. M.
Mauser, John III. Sheenan, Rhodes Borden and
O,koafa
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Anti-Charter Meeting.

There is to be 9 big anti-charter mass-meet-
ing this evening at old Union Hall on Howard
street, between Third ana Fourth. 1t will be
held under the auspices of the independents
Dimond Club. The principal speakers will be
Judge j. F: Sullivan, Hon. Patrick Reddy and
Joseph /. Dlmond. large attendance of rep
resentatives of all parties is expected.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
BRYAN Club.

The Bryan Free Silver Club of the Thirty
fourth Assembly District met In their hall,
corner Stevenson and Herman streets. The
meeting was addressed by Joseph P. Kelly,
candidate for Congress, Fifth Congressional
District, Messrs. Carter Mertes, George w.
Fox and ]. c. Bonnor j. c. Flood sang
The following candidates were indorsed by
the club. II. o. Stearns, J. C. Bonnor, George
w. Fox, Madison Babcock, William Bell,
William Getden, William Lane.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
AMI NTI-CHARTER
MASS-MEETING.
JUDGE j. F. SULLIVAN.
PATRICK REDDY,
JOSEPH |. DIMOND

Will address an anti-charter mass. meeting
tonight at Union Hail. Howard street,
between Third and Fourth. The meeting
will be held under the auspices of the
Independent Dimond Club, u large and
powerful organization composed of Demo
Gratis, Republicans and Populists who op-
pose the new charter and favor Mr..
DIMOND'S candidacy for Mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
With Song and Art.

Yesterday afternoon the Pacific Coast
Women's Press Association held a very pleas
ant social meeting in Shasta Hall. Native Sons
building. Several interesting papers on liter
ary subjects were Tead-"Development of
American Art" by Mrs. D. w. Gelwicks; tart
and Morals" by Mrs. X. P. Boyd, and .'Music
and Literature" by Mrs. NJ. o. Bretherick
much taste and execution. Miss Shelley pos
sesses voice remarkably fresh and sweet
which gives evidence of having been we'll
trained. -
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
No Christmas Presents.

The Master Bakers of San Francisco will hold
mass-meeting at Turner Hail. 323 Turk
street, on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock to
ratify the resolutions adopted by the Master
Bakers Protective Association in regard to
the abolishment of giving Christmas presents
The bakers will also discuss the advisability of
regulating prices and abolishing the custom
of taking back stale bread
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
A silver Mass-Meetina.

silver mass. meeting will be held this
evening in Metropolitan Hall, at which Lieu
tenant-Governor Jeter will preside. The
meeting will be held under the auspices of
the silver campaign committee. Among the
speakers will be T. J. Clunie, Professor Sim
mons and II. Z. Church of Hastings Law Co..
lege. The University of California Quartet
will assist in the heentertainment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
William A. Deane Club.

The William A. Deane Club held meeting
last evening at Carrs Hall on the corner of
Sutter and Central avenue. Over 400 men
were present and enthusiastically indorsed
the candidate for Auditor. Mr.. Deane was
present and spoke at length. Speeches were
also made by Carroll Cook, candidate for
Superior Judge; Edward Sweaney in favor of
Judge Treadwell, nominee for Police Judge;
Fl. G. Firebaugh; AL Dietriek, vice-president
OF the Lincoln Club; William Massett, presi-
dent OF the William A. Deane Club, and 9TH
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
John r. Aitken Club.

rousing meeting of the Mission John R.
Aitken Club was held last evening at Mission
Parlor Hall, Seventeenth and Valencia streets
w. D. Garratt presiding. Ali arrangements
were completed for a grand mass-meeting to
be held at said hall on Friday evening next at
8 80 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Illegal Fishinr-Gear.

Deputies Wilson and Davis made a run up
the river in the Fish Commissioners launch
Hustler last week, in quest of illegal fishers
and fishing -tsckle. Around Sherman Island
and Elk Slough the deputies confscated over
24O0 feet of illegal sturgeon-line and six an
chors, worth over $3.50. 1t was hard blow TO
the fishermen, who expected to realize good
returns on their set lines, although they well
know that the business is IN violation Of the
law.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Women Entertain.

The Women's Annex oil the National Re.
publican League gave pleasant entertain
ment and dance last evening. Those who
took part were the following: Mandolin club,
Carl Johnson, Mrs H. Lewis, Mrs. N. H. Biinn,
Mrs. George E. Spencer, Miss J. Chandler
Alfred Wilkie. Miss M. Hollis, Henry Larsen,
Little Rose Bennett, Miss 1. Morton, Mrs NJ.
Truman
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
The Five Legged Pet of Co1rna.

The success OF theater business here
compared with other cities during the last
two seasons has done much to prompt the
new enterprise. And the willingness now
OF Eastern companies to come out here
has undou btedly had its effect also.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
VIII Talk to Printers.

The Rev. Anna B. Shaw will deliver an ad-
dress in the rooms of Francis & Valentines
printing establishment 517 Clay street, to-
day, at IL 80 O'clock The printers in the
and all others who care to hear this talented
Lad "
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
WANTS TO BLOW
UP McCOPP|N
The Postmaster Receives a
Queer Threatening
Letter.
How James Taylor Caused Con.
Sternation in the Ranks of
Postal Employees.
BELIEVED TO BE A CRANK.
All Efforts, However, 10 Arrest the
Writer of the Letter Have so
Far Failed.
BELIEVED TO BE A CRANK.

Inspector-in-C Charge Munro is vainly
seeking one James Taylor. who, through
malice or an insane freak, has succeeded
IN making the lives of postal employees
not worth living. Secretary Richardson
is rapidly nearing nervous prostration,
and there are Others who threaten to col
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
Conlin Once More Petitions.

John ]. Conlin has petitioned the Supreme
Court to grant rehearing of his suit of many
years standing against the Board of Super
visors of San Francisco for grading on Second
street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27

Nearly ali short-sighted people have
prominent eyes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Will Probably be Named by King Oscar
in the Venezuelan Arbitration.
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 13.-The exclusive an
nouncements by the Associated Press last
Tuesday that King Oscar of Sweden and
Norway had been selected as the fifth arbi-
traitor In the Venezuelan dispute has been
discussed with the greatest possible inter
est here as well as in all the European
capitals. A representative Of the Associ-
ated Press yesterday sought to interview
King Oscar on the subject, and was re-
ceived with the greatest courtesy by the
highest court officials. His request for an
expression of opinion upon the part of the
king on the peaceful settlement arrived at
between the United States and Great
Britain and as to his majesty's willing
ness to act as the fifth member OF the
court of arbitration was conveyed to King
Oscar, and his majesty sent the CORE
spondont the following message in reply:
1.-THE king not having received an Off
cial communication regarding the arbitra-
ton, he is unable at present to make a
statement on the subject"
1t was explained that while his majesty
has expressed his willingness to the Swed-
ish minister ut Washington to act as ar
bitrator as proposed, his majesty must
receive formal official request to act be-
fore he can give his consent, but there is
no doubt he will agree to act. 1t is fur
Their stated that, as in previous cases. for
instance when King Humbert of Italy and
the president of the Swiss republic con-
sented to act in a similar capacity, the
king of Sweden and Norway will appoint
personal representative, who will attend
the meetings of the court of arbitration.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
Rusle Aupeals to the Courts.

CHICAGO, Nov. 13-Failing to secure his
release from the New York baseball club at
the hands of the National League, Amos
Rusie, the indianapolis player, filed bill
for an injunction in the federal court yes
terday in order to secure his release by le-
gal process. incidentally Rusies applica-
ton to the court means more than his per-
sonal release If granted. 1t would mean
that the right of reservation exercised by
the baseball clubs has no legal standing,
and makes an open field at the close of each
season for the contracting of players for the
following season. The bill for injunction
declares that the combination of the Ma
tional League is unlawful and unreasona-
BILE. Ruse also began suit at law for
the recovery of 81, GOO damages by reason
of the conduct of the New York club in
depriving him from following his profess
sion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
RUSSIA'S MONSTER ARMY.
The Massing Of ia, 900 Men Menacss the
Peace Of Asia.


Peace Of Asia.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1a-The Bulletin
says: A letter containing a duplicate of
small advices sent by regular CORE
spondent to tho Hong Kong Press at
Vladiyostock was received by the last
China steamer and was turned over to The
Bulletin yesterday. The communication
shows that the car Is massing troops in
the Vladivostock district, and has already
number of naval vessels concentrated in
northern waters The principal details of
the situation aro contained in tho follow
ing paragraphs:
Although the Russian government ex-
plains that the massing of troops in the
Primorsk and eastern Siberia is due to
exchange of army divisions 1t is learned
that in all the divisions of Vladivostock
there are not less than liz 900 men Of all
arms, which monster army is looked upon
as a menace to the peace Of Asia"
The correspondent, further commenting
on the situation, states that while 1t is
confessed that Russia Is entitled to some
outlet to the Pacific, the continuous and
warlike preparations are anything but re-
assuring
The frequent presence OF Russia's en-
gineers at Port Arthur and preparations
In Manchuria, with the tacit consent of
the officials in China, are highly signif-
cant indications Of the relations between
Russia and China, and point unmistaka-
bly, to the common object of Russia's war;
like anticipations. 1t behooves the Brit
ish government to thoroughly investigate
this very important matter"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
THE VENEZUELA AFFAIR
Only One Point Open Between Our
Government and England.
THE F0URJUDIOIAL ARBITRAT0Rs.

1t Is Expected That They viii be Decided
Upon Within Day or Two-King Oscar
May Not Servo rs Arbitrator Himself,
but WIN Name u Representative.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-But one point
mater of detail and not Of merlts--re-
mains open between the United States and
Great Britain in the settlement OF the
Venezuela question, and the cablegrams
passing between London and Washing
ton give every reason to believe that this
point, which has delayed the formal aflix-
ing Of signatures to the arrangement of
settlement, will be determined within u
day or two.
1t relates to the choice of the four ju-
dicial members of the court of arbitration,
two by this country and two by Great
Britain. 1t has been found that 1t was no
easy task to take the lord chief justice, the
solicitor general or other eminent British
judicial functionary from his present i'm
portant duties and charge him with other
duties which may take months or years in
their execution. For that reason 1t has
been considered wise to settle this matter
at the outset.
The arrangement as to King Oscar Of
Sweden is not open, but is final so far as
Mr. Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote are
concerned. The agreement on the king
as the chief arbitrator was made under
the same circumstances and conditions
that always attach to the selection of
ruler Of a nation, with the understanding
diplomatic usage implies that the king
could name another nominal representa-
tive to relieve himself Of the more la
borious duties of that position. In the
present case King Oscar was the one upon
whom the two countries agreed, and, with
tho usual limitations suggested they will
look to him or such one as he may desig-
nate as his representative.
There are two distinct papers In the
transaction. The first, and by far the most
important one, is In the nature of n solemn
agreement between the United States and
Great Britain, on the terms by which the
boundary question will be settled, and the
form Of the court Of arbitration. 1t is
lacking in the technical characteristics of
a treaty, and In form Is final agreement.
Then, because the subject matter of tho
boundary itself lies between Great Britain
and Venezuela, second paper Is made
necessary. This will be In the form of q
treaty, the contracting parties being Great
Britain and Venezuela
Literally the United States and Great
Britain have made an agreement by which
the terms Of an arbitration treaty between
Great Britain and Venezuela are framed.
Venezuela retains her attitude as con-
tracing party to the final treaty. But as
the treaty is shaped by the agreement
with the United States, the latter nation
is the instrumentality by which the full
results are accomplished, and the United
States names two of the judicial arbitra-
tors.