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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19

appropriations, Senator Nielsen asked,
would 1T not be wiser to go on and COM
plete the inner harbor at San Pedro?"
Certainly" Slausson answered, "half
loaf is better than no bread"
q. 2. Hatch of Los Angeles gave an in
stance of the readiness and carelessness
with which people sign petitions, even
without reading them. He said that on
one occasion petition was signed
by some 200 of the leading citizens of
Los Angeles. asking the Sheriff to
hang, before the next morning, the highly
popular Mayor of the city. he described
the attractions of Sante Monica and the
gradual extension OF Los Angeles to that
seaport, predicting that in twenty years Los
Angeles would be port OF entry through
its absorption of Santa Monica, while on
the other hand he described San PEDRO as
miserable little ishing town, where no
one would stay over night If he could
possibly get away.
Stevens. who had spoken yesterday for
San Pedro, declared that there was an abso-
lutely unanimous sentiment among all the
representative men of Los Angeles in
favor of an appropriation of $685., 900 for
W. AAAAANA lioiUOi db Poh SNAO ~ sNN~ >AS
believed that was also the candid opinion
OF the great majority of the people at
large. He admitted that there had been
recently change of sentiment, but said
that that change had been brought about
by kilograms from Washington as to the
Intentions of the River and Harbor Com
mittee of the House. He added:
"We feel that the sovereign people OF
Los Angeles County and district are en-
titled to recognition by this Govern
ment, and if they cannot get it
without making an alliance with
these high powers. in the name
of GOD give US nothing. | want
to go home preserving my man.
hood. If I learn that nothing can
be obtained from this authority ex-
cept upon the surrender of principle,
I will go home and strike my name from
the Great Register of voters, surrender my
citizenship and forswear my country. That
IS the way I feel about it, and many with
me feel the samew way"
Senator White, who had conducted the
inquiry and had introduced the several
members of the two delegations, thanked
the committee for its politepess and at
tention and Chairman Frye declared the
hearing closed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
PoPULIsr SECRET MEETING.
Leaders Discuss Party Politics IN tn
Comma CdmDG{Un

Leaders Discuss Party Politics IN the
Coming Campaign.
DENVER, CoLo., April 18.-A secret
meeting of Populists was held in this city
to-day al which General ]. B. Weaver, re-
turning from Oregon, and Chairman
Taubeneck of Springfield, ILL.,, took a
prominent part. General Weaver said
that fusion between Democrats and Pop
ulists in Oregon would be made ana the
State thereby captured next fall. The
discussion here was how to unite the sill
yer forces in Colorado and how to
strengthen the cause of the silver party
and secure conservative platform for the
Populist party at the coming st. Louis
Convention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Favor Cooperation.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 1s.-As result
of the failure of the Populist and Repub-
lican State committees to reach an agree
ment at yesterdays conference it is said
that Representative Skinner and four of
his associates on the Populist committee
have prepared and signed a statement
which Mr.. Skinner will carry to Washing
ton to the effect that the vote in the Popu-
list committee was nine to eight in favor
of cooperation. This is taken as a revolt
against the action of the Populist COM
mittee by FIVE of the members. Repub-
licans are counting on the State Populist
Convention declaring for cooperation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19

"a cost without results, either in fame or
in territory or measure-a strengthening
of our diplomatic service and our Foreign
Office, and there must also come the
triumph OF a movement begun within the
year and rapidly commanding the conf
dence and support of the best sentiment
of the civilized world for the creation of a
permanent international court of arbitra-
ton to which nations, especially English.
speaking nations. can with dignity and
honor submit every question in dispute
between themn
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
FOR SANTA MONICA.
arguments of Those Who Faror a Dee
Sea Harbor There.

Arguments of Those Who Favor a Deem.
Sea Harbor There.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-The
fight between the rival towns of San Pedro
and Santa Monica for the proposed appro.
priation of over $3,0O0,000 for a break.
water and outer harbor was continued to.
day in the Senate Committee on Com.
merce.
John w. Mitchell, attorney, concluded
the argument he had begun yesterday in
favor of the claims of Santa Monica
He declared that at least nine.
tenths of the people of Los An
geles-the commercial center of the
district-were in favor of the double appro.
priation originally proposed by the House
Committee on Rivers and Harbors, 1892.
600 for the inner harbor at San Pedro and
$2,s00,000 for the outer harbor at Santa
Monica.
He was reminded by Senator Yes
CD of Missouri more than once - a:
were other gentlemen who made til.
mittee was not concerned about pop
ular sentiment in the locality
but only as to which of the two ports wal
best adapted for a deep-sea harbor, il
view of the public interests. Mitchell
questioned the action OF the Los Angelo.
Chamber of Commerce in favoring Sar
Pedro, and said the chamber misrepre
sented public sentiment.
James B. Lankershim of Los Angelo!
also argued in favor of the appropriation
for breakwater at Santa Monica. He ad
mitted that for many years he, with
almost everybody else, had been in favor
of San Pedro.
rs not your change of raind and that O.
these other people brought about" Sena
tor Berry CD of Arkansas asked
attributable in a large measure te
the fact that these people ou
there came to believe that the in
fuences here at Washington were sc
strong against San Pedro that that har
Dor could not be built and that you came
to the conclusion that you had better take
Santa Monica than nothing. Is not that
the fact?"
"Well, it is somewhat So" Mr.. Lanker.
SHIN admitted.
j. s. Slausson of Los Angeles. chairman
of the delegation in favor of Santa Monica,
said there was very largely divided opin.
ion as to which was the best and most
feasible place for deep-sea harbor. He
added with good deal OF humor that
petitions for one or for the other were
signed in very many instances by the
same men.
Assuming that you cannot get both
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
HONoRs TO YAMAGATA. ~,
Entertained Prominent Nesc Torkers Be
fore His Departure.

Entertained Prominent Nesc TOrkcers Be-
fore His Departure.
NEW YORK, N. Y. April 1s.-The
Marquis Yamagata entertained Adiutant-
General McAlpin and the Governors staff
at dinner given in the Waldorf last night.
General Manager Toucey and General Pas
senger Agent Daniels of the New York
Central accompanied the military guests
of the host.
The toasts "The President of the United
States," proposed by the Marquis, was re-
sponded to by General McAlpin; "The
Emperor OF Japan" proposed by General
Varnum, was drunk standing and in si-
lence. 1t was responded to by the Mar,
quis. 1.-THE Nation and People of JAPAN"
proposed by General Howard Carroll, was
also responded to by the Marc uis. 1.-The
Governor of New York and Staff" was re-
sponded to by General McAlpin.
Several toasts of a character compl-
mentary TO individual guests followed.
The Marquis and his party boarded the
French liner La Touraine and at an early
hour this morning sailed for Havre.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Ha. Enouoh of tho Arotto.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April ia Sun
special from Rutland, VT, says: Lieuten-
ant R. E. Peary, the Arctic explorer, who
lectured heie last night, in answer to q
question said emphatically: 81 do not
contemplate another Arctic expedition"
Peary said further that he had no money
to prosecute further explorations in the
north. He said that he had already put
much money into his voyages. and had no
support whatever from the Government.
He pronunced untrue dispatch from
Washington to the effect that he had been
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
FILIB LISTERS ARRAlGNED.
Examination of Officers of the Bermuda
Is Commenced.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 1s.-
John D. Hart OF this city, the head of tie
Tart Steamship Line, and Captain John
O'Brien, Mate Edward Murphy and Car
penter Albert Simonson of the steamer
Bermuda, who were arrested here
on the charge of aiding in the
recent alleged filibustering expedi-
ton of the vessel from New York to
Cuba, were arraigned before United States
Commissioner Bell to-day, the case hay
ing been continued from Wednesday. The
Commissioner formally refused to ouash
the warrants, and District Attorney Bech
filed certified copy of warra mt issued
in New York for the arrest of the men.
The examination of the witnesses then
began.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Three Assignments.

BALTIMORE, ND, April 1s.-Three
assignments were put on record to-day.
The George II. Foster Company, whole
sale liquor dealers and refners, of East
Lombard street, filed deed of trust to
John Fl. Wight. who gave bond for O,000.
Charles R. trading as the
Baltimore, Washington, Richmond and
Norfolk Newspaper Syndicate executed a
deed of trust to Oscar G. Martent, who
filed bond for $4,000.
Sylvester Ruth-trading as S. Ruth &
Sons, and also an individual in the busi-
ness of making tin cans-assigned to
Charles e. Suler, who filed bond for
$4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
GREAT GATHERING OF KNIGHTS.

Many Thousand Pythians Wtt Celebrate
at ClereIGnd.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, April 1S.-What
promises to be the greatest Knights of
Pythian demonstration in the history of
the order will be held in this city from
August "a to 81 inclusive. This is the year
of Cleveland's centennial anniversary cele-
bration and the centennial commissioners
have just decided to contribute literally
toward paying the encampment expenses.
1t is estimated that more than $4,000
PyJhians and their friends will be in the
city during the encampment, which will
include about $1,000 members of the uni
formed rank,
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Russell in the Race.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 1s.-A Boston
special says: Ex-Governor William F.
Russell, through Judge John W. Corcoran,
chairman of the Democratic State Com
mittee, last night announced his candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomination for
the Presidency. Mayor Quincy, ex-chair-
man of the Democratic National Execu-
tive Committee, who started Secretary Oh
ney's boom, late last night said that Olney
was out of the race. and that he would
support Russell.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
SILVER MEN TO CoNTRoL.

Bryan Prepares Estimate as to Demo
cratic Delegates.
OMAHA, NEBR., April 18.-The World
Herald will tomorrow print a table COM
piled by Hon. W. ]. Bryan. showing the
probable result of the contest for the Chi
cago Convention. 1t is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
1t Blenhein, Palace.

LONDON, Enc, April ls.-The Duke
and Duchess of Marlborough are passing a
quiet time at Blenheim Palace. Their
only guest is one of the Dukes three
sisters. The Duchess is winning popu-
larity among the tenants on the estate.
She visits them and is making friends
everywhere.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
National Soldiers. HONE Directors.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1S.-The
Senate Committee on Military Affairs this
morning ordered a favorable report by
unanimous vote on the list of directors of
the National Soldiers Home, as agreed to
yesterday by the House. The committee
does not believe that there will be any op-
position to the appointments when the
question comes up in the Senate.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Mrs. Adam. Returms Home.

NEW YORK. N. Y, April 1s.-Mrs.
Salina Adams, wife of Matt Adams, who
is now in jail in London awaiting extra
dition papers on charge of embezzling
$5O.OO while Clerk of Arapahoe County at
Denver, was second-cabin passenger on
the American liner Paris, which arrived
to-day from Southampton. Mrs. Adams.
at her husbands request, sailed for her
home in Denver, and with the consent of
Mr.. Hodson of the United States Embassy
enough money was surrendered for her
passage and railroad fare home. The Gus
toms authorities who handled Mrs. Adams
luggage stated that she was booked
through to Denver and that ali her pos
sessions were marked that way.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS.
County Conventions of the Sitver snd
Sound Money Men.

Sound Money Men.
OMAHA. NEBR., April 1s.-Democratic
county conventions were held all over
Nebraska to-day to elect delegates to the
State silver convention called at Lincoln
April %. In nearly every instance the
delegations were instructed "for the free
coinage of silver at 16 to without waiting
for the consent of any other nation on
earth" Many conventions indorsed Hon.
w. ]. Bryan for the nomination of Presi-
dent at the Chicago convention.
Administration Democrats held conven-
tions in two counties and passed resolu-
tons indorsIng the policy of President
Cleveland and in favor of sound money.
The administration party holds its State
conven ton April % at Lincoln.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Congress of Education Gated.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 1s.-The Column
bian College of Citizenship has called con-
gress of education in ciyics, economics and
ethics, to be held in the Sherman House,
this city, April 26 to Mays. Any organ
1zation, society or individual representing
some idea or principle of humanity is in
yited to talk on wide range of subjects
outlined.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
CYCLE FAoToRY BURNED.
Five Hundred People Throtcn OHt OF
Bork-Loss $175,OOO.


Bork-Loss $175,OOO.
TOLEDO, OHIO, April 1S.-The factory
of the Dauntless Bicycle Company, four
story brick structure located on Superior
street, in the heart of the factory district,
was gutted by fire shortly after l o'clock
this morning. The loss on the building is
estimated at $25. 900 and on stock and ma
chinery about $150000. Five hundred
hands are thrown ou of work.
$ fortunate change in the wind pre-
vented what threatened to be an extensive
conhagration. Close to the building are
the Gendron Wheel Factory, the Woolson
Spice Mills and the Peoples Theater.
All escaped injury. The Toledo Machine
and Tool Works, in the same block. is still
in danger, but the firemen are believed to
have control of the flames.
Half dozen families in residences ad-
jacent were driven out and are homeless.
The loss of these will not exceed $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
To E1,radite Diamond ra,sv,,.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 1s.-At the
request of Governor Morton of New York
the Department of State has requested
Embassador Bayard to secure the pro-
vlsional detention of Dunlop and Turner,
the alleged diamond thieves Governor
morton notlned the department that i'm
mediate steps will be taken to file the pa
pers required to secure extradition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
An Ovation to Mise Willard.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 1s.-Miss
Frances E. Willard, who is about to sail
for Europe, was given an ovation at a pub
lie mass-meeting held here tonight under
the auspices of the Loyal Legion Temper
ance Society. She said that the President
OF the United States was her friend. as it
had been found that Cabinet dinners
could be given without wine.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Treas,.rv Gold Reserre.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 1s.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of bust
ness to-day stood at SIPS. .452, 465. The
Withdrawals for the day were $194, 800.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19

placed on waiting orders. in the navy be-
cause he had told the Navy Depart
ment that he contemplated another ex-
petition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
Passenger agents Could Not Agree.

DENVER, CoLo., April 1s.-After de-
batting all day upon the restoration of the
party rate in the trans-Missouri territory,
the passenger agents adjourned without
arriving at any agreement, and party rate
tickets will not be issued west OF the Mis-
souri, River.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19
IT'S A
1GRE!AT
1 THING

To be able to do a thing,
but it's a greater thing to
do it. We are advertising
to sell modern, up-to-date
Shoes at such low prices
that other dealers stand
aghast at our temerity.
The secret of these low
prices lies in the fact that
we own our building and
are satisfied to give to the
public in bargains the
$500 and $400 that other
dealers pay out in rent.
If you want to see Shoe
styles that are something
elegant-you don't have
to buy-we are glad to
show them to you.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
MEMS SUMMER HEADWEAR.

New shapes and colos celebrated Knox Hats Com
parson between this and other makes will readily show the
Knoxs superiority in 6nish style and wearing qualities
Nv l1EN'S, BOYS and CHZLDREWS STRAW
showing long variety Of the newest and the
English and American manufacture fine Split Brads, Mack
naws English Sennets French Manas Palms and Panamas,
shapes greatly reduced prices Don't be slow in
making your selection while the assortment and sizes arc
complete.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
AND Boys FOOTWEAR

have been marked down such figures that will you
that sincere. Our stock of Shoes has be reduced
low prices will do it. We selling Hess celebrated fine
Shoes and sole agents for W. L. Douglass Footwear Ev
cry pair warranted We ask you look Shoes before
buying. Look window display
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-11
BATTALION CAzADORES De LA PATRIA
NJ M ERO 25
ANUNCIO

Acordsdo por la Junta Econ6mica de este
Battalion la celebration de nuevo contrsto
para el snministro de carne necesaria al mis-
mo, durante IN afIo que empezara & contar-
SO desde Ia fecha en- que sea aprobado por
el Excelentfsimo senior General, Presidente
de In Jnnta Central Economical, por haber
rescindido el contrato el que Ia sumipistra
ba anteriormepte, los il dustriales que de
aeen preseDtar propesiciones, concnrriran
CON elias ell dia Il del corriente mes las
diez de 81 msfiana al despacho del sefor Te-
niente Coronel primer Jefe del mismo, sito
en- ell Onartel de Infauteria de esta ciudad
Aun cuando ell acto no revista caracter de
subasta, los propositores deberan exhibir an
te la Junta las cedulas de vecindad matri-
culas correspondence, asi como los pode-
res al fueren representatives 8 apoderados.
Entregaran al senior Presidente bsjo pile
20 cerrado sus proposiciones, sujetsndose al
plieRo de condolences que Sc hsllara de ma
nifieato en- O6cina del Detail, sta en- Ell W
referido Quartet, todos los dfas laborables de
ocho once de la manana y do tres cincu
de In tarde.
Cuando ell sef1or Presidente de Ia Junta
Central Econ6mica apruebe las actas, Sc no
tifcara al agraciado para su conocimieE to
dep6sito en- GAIA del impoTte sefialado en- e
pliego de condolences como garantia al cum
plimie to del coptrato.
Ponce, Q de Mario de 1896 Ell Conan
dante Jefe del Detail, Ftoildn Pef1g. VeBo
EI Teniente Coronel primer Jefe, MosGrre
Io "a
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-11
DESDE MADRID
Ell PALS DE LA NAVAJA

Hubo un tempo en- que Espana era
tenida Gu Europa, como ell pals de los
bandidos generosos, de las majas rum
bosas de los toreros con gracla y Co
raz6u.
Pero va no hay NADIA de ESQ. Los ban
didos abandonaron los desfladeros de
Sierra Morena y Despenaperros para
venir ocupar las curules de los Ayun-
tamientos; las majas quitaronse la man
tilla y la peineta para conyertirse en-
fregatrices de mapt6n cuadros; y en-
cuanto toreros, son unos moietas que
Sc pasan la vida en- la caIle de Sevllla
diciendo pesadeces.
En- oambio, somos el pals de la nava-
yaja.
iCuanto hemos degenerado Antigua
mente en- Espafia, las cnestiones de ce-
los amorfos sc ventilaban en- una ca
lleja iluminada por la d6bil luz de una
lampara de aceite puesta en- Ell cristo in
crustrado en- la pare d, y entire dos hom-
bres embczados que tiraban de sus es-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-11

tempo, hatiendole tocado en- suerte ii
, Cuba al novio, Ia chica no 10 consin-
tic, corriendo q su baul, sac6 la carti
la, fuese al Monte de Piedad, donde
de los ahorros de su sueldo tenfa unos
cuantos duros, y pidi6 ciento pico
que sirvieron para completar La suma de
la sustituci6n del novio.
sQue paso despues de este entire ta
cundo y Jacoba, que asf Sc llaman los
novios?
No Sc sabe; 10 cierto es que aver dc
maflana sali6 Jacoba hacer la compra
y en- la calle encontrose con su novlo
Este dirigi6se hacia la muchaoha, lie
vando'en la mano una enorme navaJa
con honores de faca, sin decirle una
palabra cogi6la por un brazo y clavt
hasta once puflaladas en- ell cueTpo de la
infeliz.
La pobre Jacoba cay6 al suelo en- me-
dio de un charco de sangre que le salfa
por la boca, por el cuello, por ell pecho,
por la espalda.
A la griteria, acere6se un guardia 4
quien ell Facundo eptrego el arma, supli-
candole que le hiciera ell favor de ma
torLs. Ell cobarde que acaba de asestar-
lie once puflaladas la debil mujer, no
tuvo valor para herirse q 81 mismo.
Trasladada la casa de socorros la
infeliz mujer, sin abrir los ojes, no ha-
cfa sino pronunoiar fatigosamente este
nombre:
i -iFacundo! iFacundo!. -.
POGO despues lego su madre, y al re-
conocerla, grit6:
-lMadre mia! Me han matado!
TTpo boro 1ocn17Rs falloofa Tocoha sin
haber pronunciado sino muy pocas pala
bras, dirigidas q su madre, y otras recor.
dando q su novio, para ell que no tuve nj
la mas leve censura.
Y as1, pOr ese estilo, son tOdas las
proezas que aquf Sc realizan con la ma
vaja; arma que solo esgrimen los cobar-
des, pero que aqu1 sc ha generalizado
tanto, que, como antes decimos, suele
verse 10 mismo en- manos del nifio que
del anciano.
En- los demas pafses de Europa, ell
amante celoso, 81 Sc siente impulsado al
crimen, hace uso de la pistola del re-
wolver, que hieren rapidamente, sin en-
safiamiento.
Aqu1 hacemos uso de la brutal navaja.
Y no Sc olga que este obedece va
lentfa nj heroismo, porque la navajo
siempre hiere traicl6n; nj que depende
del mayor menor ardimiento de la
sangre; porque ell hecho en- ST es brutal
y salvaje, responde al instinto sangui-
mario de un espfritu falto de cultura, de
un pueblo caya conciencia yace envuel-
ia en- las sombras tenebrosas de la igno-
rancia.
ANGEL GUERRA,