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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
ENDED HIS LIFE.
Tragic End OF Jay Gordon in a Kearn
HnfoJ

Tragic End of Jay Gordon in Kearny-
Street Hotel.
A man known by the name of Jay Cor
don committed suicide in the washroom
of the New Western Hotel, Kearny and
Washington streets, by shooting himself
in the head at an early hour this morning.
He had evidently stood in front of the
looking-glass when firing the fatal shot.
At :15 o'clock hackdriver entered the
washroom and found Gordon lying in
big pool of blood with his revolver by his
side. This was the first known of the
affair. No one heard the shot, as the room
is in the basement of the building
Frank S:eere, the night clerk, stated
that Gordon arrived at the hotel without
any baggage on March II, and seemed to
have sufficient monev for his immediate
wants. He manifested some reticence
about giving his name, and never signed
the register.
Mr.. Steere said that Gordon seemed to
be unable to sleep and frequently spent
the entire night sitting in the Office.
He did so on Saturday night and re-
marked that he wanted to keep up long
enough to get thoroughly tired so he could
sleep.
The unfortunate fellow died fifteen min
utes after he was found on the floor. He
was about AZ years of age, tall and slim.
He dressed neatly. but not extravagantly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
OHIOs LIBRARIAN oUsrED.
He Bitterly Assta0onfsed the Foraker
Bnshueu Interests.

He bitterly AntaD0nf<ed tho Foraker
Bushnell Interests.
CHICAGO, ILL, March pa special
from Columbus, Ohio. says: Senator For
aker, through Governor Bushnell, has
overthrow State Librarian Joseph P.
Smith. The latter's enforced resignation
is announced. The stab was no less at
Mckinley, who in the last days OF his ad-
ministration insisted upon Smiths con-
firmation.
Mr.. Smith has been one of the most
faithful and astute of the Ex-Governor s
friends and managers There was never a
Mckinley move that was not first decided
upon by Mr.. Smith, or upon the advisable
lily of which his opinion was not consulted.
The bitter opposition Of Smith to the
Foraker-Bushnell interests could not be
overlooked. Moreover, it had been claimed
that Smith had been largely instrumental
in the Grand Jury investigation instituted
for the purpose of bringing An indictment
against George b. Cox, the efficient first
lieutenant OF Foraker. and that the State
Librarian had even said that Foraker
would be in the penitentiary before he be-
came member Of the United States SEN
ate. 1t was therefore arranged that Smith
should be permitted to resign. After pre-
senting his resignation Mr.. Smith proudly
withdrew and took the train for Cleveland,
where he had an engagement with Mark
Hanna
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
ooULTERV1L1E MINES AcTIvE.
Gr0Mndtess Rssns0r that the Merced Com
pany Had Closed Doom.

-
GroMndtess R~mor that the Merced Com
pany Had Closed Doom.
MARIPOSA, CAL, March 22.-The ex-
citing topic in this county at present is the
reported closing down of the Merced Gold
Mining Company's extensive works at
Coulterville. The rumor has been scat
tered broadcast all over the State. There
is not word OF truth in it. The Merced
Gazette says:
The Merced Gold Mining Company in the
sary to lay off some of their men at the Mary
Harrison and Louisa mines. Some OF the
calamity hOwlers Immediately started out
TO circulate rumors that the bottom
had fallen out of the camp. Such alarm1st
croaking is childish and the man who takes
stock in IL is a fool.
The men were not "paid off, }" they were "laid
off" though if any man wanted his money. of
course he could go to the company's Office
and get it at any time. The mill at the Potosi
is running steadily end working beautifully.
The Merced Gold Mining Company's operatl ons
are no guesswOrk combination. Step by step 1t
has gone on for q long time past. Before the
expensive machinery now on the ground was
put In position the management satisfied itself
that it nad the right stuff to work on.
Amy sensible person who thinks for min ute
will realize that great concern conducted on
the best known principles of modern science
is not going to collapse after running its ma
chlnery for few days only. The Merced COM
pany may be entirely trusted from past ex-
perience to run its business to the best ad-
van tage for its shareholders, and the praise or
dispraise of outsiders is likely to affect Captain
Couch and his associates just about as much as
water on q ducks back.
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provisional President until new consti-
tuition had been formed, making the Presl-
dent ineligible to reelection, when he was
formally elected Chief Magistrate for the
ensuing four years.
In January last it became evident that
Zelaya purposed setting himself up as die
tator. During the latter part OF February
the Vice-President of the republic, Baca
who was also Minister of Finance, resigned
his Office and, crossing the lake to Leon,
erected tie standard of revolt against Ze-
laya. His example was followed few
days later by Madriz, the Minister of For
eign Affairs, and General Alonzo, the Min
lister of War.
A large number of the members of the
Assembly, who were Liberals in politics,
also identified themselves with the new
movement, and have established a govern
sment at Leon, which it is claimed is the
only legal government now in force in the
republic. The military head OF the revo-
luton is General Ortiz, who was promi-
nently ;dentihed with the overthrow of
Zavala in 1892, which resulted in Zelaya's
succession.
Zavala, who is still conspicuous as one
OF the Conservative leaders, has now lo1ned
forces with his former enemy. Zelaya, in
the latter's endeavor to quell the rebellion,
and their association, therefore. furnishes
fresh proof of the truissn that "politics
make strange bedfellows."
The rebels, as previously stated, have
been defeated in several engagements, but
this. it is asserted, is because OF their rash
attempts. to capture strongly fortified
towns. That they have done this IS re-
garded as an indication of their confidence
IN themselves, while the failure of the
Government troops to follow up their ad-
vantage is considered proof of their
inability to act other than on the defensive.
Shrewd observers of political events in
Central America believe that before the
present troubles end all five of the re-
publics may become embroiled, unless a
peaceable solution is reached within few
weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
EVA BOOTH IN CHICAGO,
Makes Three Addresses at the
Headquarters of the
Salvationists.
The Large Building Filled to Over
fowing-Pleased to Find but
Few DeserterS.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 22-Commis-
sioner Eva Booth, temporary::commander
of the Salvation Army, delivered three
speeches of an hours duration each at
army headquarters to-day. In her after
noon address only was any mention made
to the discord in the army ranks. This
afternoon she said she had been asked to
make statement, but had nothing to add
to what had already been said by her
father, General Booth. Over twenty COM
manding officers, she said, were trans
ferred at the time that of Ballington Booth
was ordered. OF this number five were of
the Booth family and she was one of the
five. The transfers were Imade only in ac-
cordance with the policy of the army that
no commander remain in any ole terri
tory over five years at time.
The Chicago headquarters of the army
seats about 2200 people and it was filled to
overfowing at each OF to-day's meetings.
About half of those present were "sol-
diers," and of the army workers perhaps
200 wore white ribbons, showing their pro-
test against the removal of Ballington
Booth. At all three meetings Eva Booth
handled her audience so skiIlfully that
ItOuc VI Iuc ulduy QucStlOuS WulCu udu
been arranged for her by prospective
seceders were propounded. There was no
open display OF hostility whatever.
One leader of the white-ribbon crowd
tonight stated that Ballington Booth
would be in Chicago within a week and
speak in some very large hall, that no de-
finite action would be taken by his sympa-
thizers until his arrival, but when he came
nearly half of the 1000 soldiers in Chicago
would be ready to fight under the new
colors.
Eva Booth declares that the number of
people who will leave the regular army is
exceedingly small. She said tonight:
..There is much less trouble in Chicago
than expected to ind. As this is place
where Bailington Booth is especially in
f1uential, / expected to find many deser-
tions; but am pleased to find there are
but few. The trouble will amount to lit
tie. A few Of the weak ones will leave,
but the number will not be large enough
to affect us materially. There are always
disturbers looking for just such an oppor-
tunity, and there are some in the Chicago
barracks; but, as said, am glad TO find
the number is small"
At to-night's meeting the commissioner
dwelt long on mans love of power, follow
ing it with the facs that no one has power
over death. 1t was thought by many that
the speaker was making indirect thrusts at
the ex-commander, but nothing was said
that could be so considered.
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CoURsIsG AT sACRAMENT0.
Tics Not Decided Because of the Soar cits
of HdreS.

Tics Not Decided Because of the Soar city
of Hdres.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 22.-The
Sacramento Coursing Clubs great match
came off to-day and some fine races re-
suited, but only the first ties were run off,
as hares proved scarce. All three of the
Eastern dogs won their heats and seven
Sacramento dogs and five from other parts
of the State won theirs.
Mulcaster's Kirk Glen beat Perigo's
Longfellow. Nethercott's' Little Wonder
beat Poss. ter's Alameda, Nethercott's
Red Cloud beat Pilkington's Robert j,
Mulcaster's Sunol beat Devine's Benzine,
Traynor's Valley Maid beat Robinson &
Peyton's Miller's Maid, Steigler's Tam
many beat Grifith's Marie, Hanra-
hans Pluto beat Callahan's e V D, Shee-
hans Jack beat McDonald's Lissak Man.
gan's Pansy beat Healy' Skyball, Robinson
& Peyton's Royal Buck beat Stout's Lady
Longsdale, Rosseter's Venture beat
Walsh's Glover Leaf, Renwick's Peter
Maher beat Sheehan's Eva s, Robinson
& Peyton's Daisy beat Devine's Straight
Tip, Cronin's Dottie Dimple beat Ma
honey's Governor jim, Mulcaster's Fear
Not beat Sheehan's Banjo.
A meeting of the club will be held to
determine when the ties shall be run off.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
WORK BEFORE CONGRESS
The Cuban Resolutions Will
Again Come Up in the
Senate This Week.
Morgan Will Make an Effort to at
Least Put the Upper House
on Record.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 22.-The
failure of the Senate thus far to act UPON
the questions involved in the Dupont case
and on the conference report on the Cuban
resolutions retains them in line as un-
finished business for the coming week.
The Senate's attitude toward the Cuban
resolutions has been materially affected by
the joint resolution offered at the close OF
Friday nights session by Morgan. tits
understood that he will press his joint
resolution to vote for no other purpose
than to put the Senate on record.
The legislative and judicial appropria-
tion bill, which is in charge of Cullom,
will be called up at the first opportunity.
The provision changing the compensation
of United States Marshals and District
Attorneys from fees to salaries will doubt
less cause debate, but otherwise there is
little in the bill that should precipitate
discussion. The bill to approve the COM
promise made between the United States
and the State of Arkansas holds its place
as the unfinished business, but Berry has
not pressed it.
Beyond tomorrow, which under the
rules is to be devoted to the consideration
of business reported by the Committee on
Affairs of the District of Columbia, there
is no programme of, business arranged for
the House of Representatives thIs week.
Chairman Babcock says he Will not have
enough business to engage the attention
of the House fer an entire session, unless
some wholly unexpected opposition to
some one of the measures on the calendar
from his committee should develop.
The naval appropriation bill, owing to
differences in the committee having it in
charge, mainly over the appropriations for
battle-ships and for drydocks. has not been
fully completed, and it is not expected to
be reported before the latter end of the
week. That had been depended on by the
managers to occupy most of the time be-
ginning Tuesday, and they have nothing
of large importance 10 take its place.
Two minor pension bills of general ma
ture are ON the calendar and an opportu-
nifty will doubtless be afforded to press
them to passage.
The Committee on Ways and Means has
before it for discussion and action at its
meeting Tuesday the s'filled-cheese" bill,
reported from the subcommittee last
week. Those particularly interested in its
progress believe that the full committee
can agree upon report that day. Should
that be done the bill will doubtless be
taken up day or two later. 1t will be
vigorously fought in the House and hong
debate is certain to ensue whenever it
does come up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
They Worked So NoiseleSsly
That the Villagers Were
Not Aroused.
VANISHED LIKE PHANToMs
Not a Word Spoken and the Man
Given No Opportunity
to Confess.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March pa
mob of thirty determined men took
William Murphy from the Scott County
Jail at Huntsville. Tenn, at midnight last
night by stratagem and hanged him,
pleading and praying, to locust tree in
the public square not 100 feet from the
Jail.
The victim was in prison awaiting trial
for shooting Bill Bowlin, miner at
Pioneer, three weeks ago. The Circuit
Court was in progress at the time, but
Murphy's case had not been reached. The
lynchers, with the exception of the leader,
who was unknown to the officers. wore
handkerchiefs about the lower part of their
faces. The unknown" raped the jailer
out of bed with the declaration that he
was certain Deputy Sheriff with a
prisoner.
A gun was thrust in Jailer Ellis face as
he opened the doors and his keys were de-
manded. He refused to produce them,
out his daughter, who appeared in the
Office. was frightened into producing them
by seeing dozen guns leveled ct her.
The mob did their work SO noiselessly
that the villagers were not apprised of the
bloody deed until this morning, when
they beheld CHASTITY sight at their very
doors. The helpless wretch was dragged
out of his cell, praying continually and
pleading with his grim executioners for
his life. He asked them not to choke him
to death. Not word was spoken, and
the murderer was given no opportunity to
make a confession of the crime he COM
mitted, as it was seen by several personal
witnesses. The lynchers, who are un-
known, disappeared like shadows after the
lynching.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
COLONEL EADIx,s RECALL.
n Step That May Lead to Reconcilia
tiOss Of the Booths.

n Step That May Lead to a Reconcilia-
ti0ss Of the Booths.
NEW YORK, N. Y, March 22.-The first
step in plan to effect reconciliation be-
tween BalIington Booth and the leaders Of
the Salvation Army has been taken by
General William Booth, who has ordered
Colonel Eadie to farewell" and return to
London.
In obedience to the generals orders
Colonel Eadie to-day began his farewell
services He spoke in the afternoon in
the Bowery barracks and In the evening in
Memorial Hall at the National headquar-
ters, but at neither meeting did he refer to
his recall. He seemed surprised when
questioned about the generals message,
but while he would not confirm the re-
porter's information that he had received
it neither would he deny it.
Colonel Eadie is blamed for the troubles
in the army, because it is said it was his
Vaccinations against Commander Balling-
ton Booth that stirred up opposition to
his son in the generals mind.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
LIENS ON 4 REDLANDs HOTEL.

Casa Lonsa's Opening Not Made Under
Flattering Conditions.
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, March o.
Redlands' new tourist hotel, Casa Iona,
is not opening under very fattering condi-
tions. The hotel was thrown open to the
public last. month, and yesterday liens ag-
gregating $4,000 were filed against J. I.
Ritchie, the owner. The creditors include
the Llewellyn Iron Works of Los Angeles,
$1O7 so; Fleck & Crmand OF Riverside,
$2537; Newport Lumber Company of San
Bernardino, $6710; laborers, $608; J. M.
is one of the finest in Southern California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
Injured Near Redscood City.

REDWOOD CITY, March 22.-WiIliam
LOWE, well-known wheelman, was
thrown from horse to-day and sustained
a compound fracture of the right leg be-
low the knee. LOWE is resident OF this
city and q member of the California BIZ
cycle Club of San Francisco In the
annual relay race LOWE is usually de-
pended upon to do fast ten-miIe turn,
and this injury will result in serious loss
to the CALIFORNIA;.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
CENSUS OFFICE FIRE.
Inside of The Building Damaged to the
E.rtesat of $4,000.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 22.-At 2
o'clock this morning fire was discovered
burning furiously in building on E street,
near Ninth, occupied by the Census Office.
The inside of the building was badly dam
aged, involving q loss of about $4,000,
fully insured. Probably the most serious
loss will be to the records of the Census
Office contained in the building, some of
which were destroyed and all more or less
injured by smoke or water. The building
was known as Marinis Hall and was the
place where the Knights of Pythias organ
lZation was born
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
Leare for South Africa.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 22.-Fred W..
Tennant, Thomas Bodley and Oscar D.
Shore, prominent young men of this city,
leave tomorrow for South Africa to engage
in mining operations. They will shortly
be followed by ex-Sheriff B. F. Branham.
They will go by rail to New York. thence
to England and from there to Cape Town,
Africa. From Cape Town they will travel
inland about 1900 miles to the TransvaaL
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
HELD At SAN BERNAaDINo.
Kate Moyne, the Wonian Train Wre cker
Makes No Defense.

hote ln0yne, He woman 1rdtn- WTe chcr,
Makes No Defense.
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, March o.
Kate Moyne, the ignorant Italian woman
who attempted to wreck Santa Fe train
in this city on Wednesday because her COW
had been killed by an engine. was ex-
amined yesterday before Justice Knox and
was bound over to the Superior Court
without bail.
The woman makes no denial. She SAYS
the purpose OF derailing and wrecking the
first train that came along. She said that
she had not thought of killing any one, as
she only wanted to reach the company s
property. In all probability she will
plead guilty before the Superior Court
when arraigned next Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
BRITANNIA IN FRONT.
Wins In an Untnteresting Race in a
Faint Breexe.

Faint Breeze.
MONACO, March 22.-Most of the yacht
racing on the Riviera thus far this season
has been characterized by strong mistrals
or almost fiat calms. The racing here to-
day was perfectly uninteresting, owing to
the fact that there was not enough wind
to permit the yachts to finish before sun
down. The regatta opened with the sun
shining brightly and faint breeze
stirring. Soon after the start was made
the wind died away and there was scarcely
a ripple on the face of the sea.
The Britannia, which was the first to
cross the line, held the lead throughout
the day and won the race as dusk was
closing in. The Ailsa was second. The
race for twenty-raters was won by Mr..
ogd en- Goelet's Samphire. The prize won
by the Ailsa yesterday in the race from
Cannes to Nice was f6O0. The prize won
by the Samphire in the twenty-rater class
was f400.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
San Jose Creditors Remunerated.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 22.-W. B.
Benz, who was brought back from Santa
Cruz yesterday to answer to a charge of
swindling the Schemmel & Brown Music
Company out of $25 by means of worth
less check, was discharged from custody
last evening after making the check good
and paying the costs of court.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
Purse for Corbett aud Mitcheu.

LONDON, ENG, March 22-George Ste
vens of the Bolingbroke Club offers purse
of S12 900 for fight between Corbett and
Mitchell in London. He also offers $500 to
eacn man for training expenses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
THE PACIFIC ROADS.
NeU BiH TO Be Reported by the House
Committee.

Committee.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 22.-The
subcommittee of the House Pacific Roads
Committee had arranged for meeting to-
day but did not assemble. 1t is now gem
orally conceded that. as wired to THE CALL
heretofore. the bill reported will be drawn
on the lines of the Frye-Smith bill and
will follow it closely if it does not employ
the identical language of the measure.
Representative Barham of. California will
appear before the House Committee on
Tuesday in answer to some criticisms of
his former argument before the committee.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23

with attempted highway robbery. They
had held'up Chinaman giving his name
as Linn Han. near Pismo yesterday after
noon. News OF the hold-up and descrip-
tion of the men was telephoned to this
city, and the officers left for the scene of
robbery, met the men on their way to San
Luis and took them in. The men gave
their names as John and George Riley
from San Diego.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
STOCKTON BOAr RACE.

Three CresUs Contest In Preliminary
Mile Dash.
STOCKTON, CAL, March 22.-The in
formal race of the rival boat crews of the
Stockton Athletic Association on Stockton
Channel this afternoon attracted hundreds
of people to the wharves along the course
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
Pisnno Hign,vaynsem Caught.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL, March 22.-
Marshal J. w. Cook landed in the County
Jail late last evening two men, charged
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-23
HATS! HATS!l HATSll!

dAIO! dAlO!I dAIO!II
For three days great stir-up in Mems,
Women's and Boys Hats.
If we sell you the hatter's SIS goods at
So 80; his So IS article at 50 so; his 81 80
Fedora at 81 so and his 81 so Fedora at $50
don't let the prices mislead you; go by
the quality; learn to judge; become inde-
pendent.
Outing and Yachting Caps 25c ND.
Bargains In all departments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
9TH REGIMENT NOTES.

The scandal-mongers who started the stories about
the disordery conduct and free fights at the 9Th
Regiment Armory have said little the subject
since Colonel Seward ordered positive denial OF
the statements. II investigation has been
ordered the fact has been kept quiet Much injury
has been done to the National Guard by the pubca-
ton of exaggerated stories about sprees and arks in
tho armories which. whilo they may be amusing for
the momen', place body OF men who soldiers
and guardians Of the peace in time OF need are
worthy of the respect and the admiration OF the
public. Lieutenant Coans place Assistant In
spector of Rife Practice Of the 9Th Regiment has
been filed by the appointment of Private +. j. Win
teroth. of the 7th Regiment. Other 9Th Regiment
appointments Company A. Lance Corporal John
j. Trecy as corporal; Company b. Corporals Charles
s. Osterstock and Alfred A. Bourne as sergeants:
Company F. Corporal William Boeamen sergeant
and Company H. Private Wallace d. Parker as
9Th Regiment gave Bugler Geary solid silver bugle
last week Bugler Geary Will be at the head of The
new buge corps which Is 10 be organized in the 9Th
Regiment and which Is expected 10 become one OF
the features OF the command.
Sergeant-Major William E. Downs has been
elected second licptenant OF Company Il, 18th Regi-
ment vice Trobridge. promoted.
The athletic games between Company y and the
armory on Thursday evening. The scheme to re-
organize the 18th Regiment into heavy artillery
Command is still the pet theme among some OF the
officers but nothing In that line has been done
suggested by the powers at headquarters.
Shooting has attracted many members to the 22d
Regiment rife range In the last week the match
open to teams OF six men from each company re-
suited in some fine The conditions were
shots each standing and prone N 200 and az 100
yards. Among the good scores were the following