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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-17
CONSULATE FOR VICTORIA.
Ii Hung chang's Plans as Described to
Seattle chnese-Hew Minister
to WoShjn0fon

SEATTLE, WASH, Sept 16.-Mark Ten
SUE, Chin Gee Hee and Lee Yew Chue
constituting the committee selected by
Chinese residents of Seattle to wait upon
Lii Hung Chang at Vancouver, have re-
turned. They were given cordial well
come by the Viceroy, who also told them
something of his plans and purposes
which have not been made public At the
close of CleYelands administration, Lii
informed them, it was his purpose to make
one of his sons, Ii Cling Fong, successor
TO the present Minister at Washington.
Ii Cling Fong is about As years old, is said
to be something of a diplomat and speaks
the Eng ish language huently often act
ing as interpreter for his honored parent
Just before his departure from American
shores, Lii told Mark Ten SUE and Chin
Gee Hee that of the many countries en-
tertaining him on his around the world
tour Russia had extended to him more
courtesies than any other nation, the
United States treating him with second
greatest consideration and England being
third in order.
Many efforts were made to obtain infor-
nation from Earl Ii relative to Chinese
consulateS in the Northwest, but to Chin
Gee Hee, civil engineer and American
railroad builder, whom the Viceroy stated
would be in a short time summoned to
China to aid the Government in its great
scheme of railroad building, he announced
his purpose of ests blishing consulate at
Victoria and possibly, later on, one at
Seattle.
Before his departure from Vancouver Ii
Hung Chang called about him several
Ieadin Chinese who had journeyed there
to pay him homage and gave them some
wholesome advice. They were admonished
TO as far as possible prohibit opium-smok-
ing and gambling among their country
men here; to lead honest lives, abide by
the United States laws and especially to
learn to speak the English language, on
the ground that it would not only be of
great service to them while residents of
this country, but would materially benefit
them upon their return to China to live,
which should be the constant aim and
cherished hope of every good Chinese.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-17
.REDWO0O'S FETE OF DAYS Los ANGELES MYSTERY
Novel Entertainments Managed
by Congregational Church
Ladies.
Literary Programmes of Marked Ex.
cellence Are Rendered Zach
Evening.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, Sept. I6.-A
novel entertainment is being managed by
the ladies of the Congregational church
at Germans Hall. 1t is called the "Festi-
val Of Days" Besides being a brilliant
social success, it is turning out in finan-
ciai way greatly to the satisfaction of the
ladies in charge. 1t began yesterday. to
continue for three days, afternoon and
evening. Literary program mes of marked
excellence are given-a different one each
evening.
The charming operetta. "Grandma's
Birthday" was rendered tonight, Miss
Blanche Walker taking the part of Grand.
ma. The feature was chorus of thirty
wsll.trained little tots. The soloists were
Walter Nobs, Georgia Winter, Florence
Beer, May Durham. Jennie Peterson,
Edith Kelley, Emil Kaleschky, Fidella
knights. Norma Jacobus, little miss of
three summers, brought down the house"
as soloist. Duets were sung bv Miss
Ollie Christ and Bee Fox, Edith Kelley
and Jennie Whine, and quartet by the
Misses Ethel Dodge and Carrie Allen.
Messrs. Dodge and Bacon.
The festival has been planned and car
ried on under the direction of T. H. Mari
tional church-Mrs. Mary Snow, presi-
dent, and Mrs. W.. II. Kline, vice-presi-
dent.
There is q novel idea in the arrangement
of booths, which take the names OF DAYS
of the week. The Monday booth repre-
SENS washday, with clothes on the line,
the washtub being in reality an ENLARGED
grab bag in charge of Mrs. ]. w. Giennan.
assisted by Miss Florence GIennan. The
Tuesday booth, for ironing dav, is man.
aged by Mrs. l.. Sampson, assisted by Miss
Lottie Christ and Miss Marie Heiner.
Wednesdays booth, mending day, shows
neat collection of domestic and fancy
articles, The ladies in charge are: Mrs.
G. Rice, Miss Mary St-wart, Miss Sally
Nelson and Miss Nellie Cloud. The
Thursday booth, reception day, the Iarg.
est of all the booths. is hung with lace
curtains and filed with plants and
flowers. 1t is In charge of Mrs. A. J.
Thatcher and Miss Clara Shelly. The
Friday booth, sweeping-nay, is presided
over by Miss Lulu Winnie and Miss Selma
Allen, and the Saturday booth, baking-
day. is in charge of Mrs. Bettin, assisted
by Mrs nj. Taylor, Mrs. John Christ and
others. The ice-cream booth is presided
over by Mrs. George II. Rice, assisted by
Miss Kate Stewart and Mrs. Katie Wright.
and there is a printers booth, in charse of
+. n. Mari and a. II. Glenan, where the
bazaar programme is printed daily. The
entertainment committee consists of Mrs.
Robett Brown and Miss Ethel DODGE.
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SOUGHT SHASTA'S GOLD.
Treasurer Jackson's Story of a
Midnight Raid by
Outlaws.
Claims They Led Him to the County
Vaults, Where He Engaged
Them in Com bat.

REDDING, CAL, Sept. 16.-Between the
hours of and this morning. accordin g
to County Treasurer jackson, three masked
men entered his residence, which he is at
present occupying alone, and demanded
that he go with them down to the court
house, about three blocks distant, and
open the money vaults. Mr.. Jackson says
that they kept such close watch on him
while he was dressing that it was impos-
sible for him to obtain his pistol, which
was close al hand, but if he had been al
lowed the chance there would probably
have been one or two villains less at large.
Jackson declares that they marched him
down to the courthouse. and at all the
way down he was trying to convince them
that their work would result in nothing,
as the vaults have a time lock and IL
would be impossible for him to open
them, but they would not listen TO his
ar ument but forced him on. When it
came to unlocking the Office door he says
he gave il sudden push and at the same
time reached for a large piece Of ore, which
was lying on table TO the left OF the door,
and with a sort of backhanded blow struck
the first would be- bGrglar in the face
with it, knocking him down. Thereupon
one of the others hit him on the face with
his fist knocking out a tooth, while an
other struck him on the left temple with
the butt end of pistol, rendering him I'M
conscious and cutting an ugly cash in his
head.
Jackson is not certain, but believes that
he lay there for about twenty minutes be-
fore returning to consciousness, and found
upon awakening that his assaiants had
departed without securing any booty. He
Immediately came downtown TO give the
alarm to. the officers, but as yet no arrests
have been made.
This was the story TOLD by Jackson
when he appeared before the Waterman
of The depot hote. this morning, stagger-
ing like drunken man and bleeding from
his wounds. he is still very weak and
ghlv nervous suffering from bruises ON
head, leg and arm, and so badly dazed
that he cannot tell fully connected
story. Good nursing tonight and an ex-
amiHation of the SAT tomorrow will
cl ar a mystery now unfathomable.
Jackson has long been the County
Treasurer and is led the watchdog of
the treasury. His wife and son are at
present in Oakland spending the summer
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Missing Editor Hanchett SAID to
Have Been Seen in
New York.
Robert Farrell Tells of a Recent
Meeting With the Long.
Sought Man.
Los ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CALL,
Los ANGELES. Cal. Sept. il

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 15.
The question OF the exis encs and where
abouts of II. ]. Hanchett, formerly city
editor of the Herald of this city, is about
to be revived once more after a sleep of
three years. Hancheit disappeared in
Chicago at the close of the Worlds Fair,
leaving wife and two sons here and q
mother, Mrs. GIiffiths. schoolteacher of
many year. standing, in SAL Francisco.
The missing man was at the time secretary
of the Cham Der of Commerce of this city
and had charge of the citrus exhibit at the
fair. He was well and widely known.
Hanchett had made his plans to return
to Los Angeles in company with several
acquaintance and had invited relative,
DIR. Smith of Chicago. to see him off. His
baggage was sent to the depot in time
for his train. Everything was in readi-
ness for the trip, but Hsnchett failed to
reach the station. TIE train pulled GU,
with his friends. except DIR. Smith, who
had left him few minutes before and who
felt sure some accident had befallen him.
Acquaintance, relatives and friends
searched Chicago over and employed the
wires to the ends of civilization, but no
Hanchett could be found.
Occasionally since that day in Chicago
various rumors have been bruited about
as to Hanchett's identity and where
abouts. About three years ago Robert
Farrell of this city claims to have
met Hanchett at Sacramento and
been in his company for two or
three days. Farrell's story was
then disputed. This gentleman has
just returned from an extended trip East,
and reiterates his former statement as to
Hanchett's visit to Sacramento in 1898;
and he says further that while in New
York City few weeks ago be met Han
chett again and travelled with him to
several places. including Cleveland and
Chicago Farrell says that he has been in
communication with HaDchett all the
time since his disappearance in Chicago.
Mrs. Hanchett and her friends discred it
FdrrelPs statements. and persistently ex-
press their belief that the absent editor is
not living, notwithstanding the fact that
they have no proof to submit in suDstan-
tiation of the death theory.
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Chairman Hutchinson Enlightens
the Los Angeles County
Convention.
RALLY AT SANTA BARBARA
Ex-Governor Pacheco Speaks to Span.
neutrality-suspicious. Clubs
Organized.
Los ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CALI

90 A0ONbh DlOuO way
Los ANGELES Cal. SAINT. 16.l

AOS ANSELhS, Odl., Sept TO-
During luil in the proceedings Of the
Populist County Convention in this
city yesterday, Edward L. Hutchi-
son, chairman of the convention,
on his own motion offered to en-
Tighten his party by relating what he
termed Inside history" at Chicago. Be-
ing accorded the floor he told how he had
met Senator Stewart of Nevada, on his
way East at the time of the Chicago con-
vention and was surprised to learn how
strong an advocate for the referendum
Stewart was, and that the silver Senator
had recounted the converts which he had
won to that cause, among them being
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, and
w. J. Bryan OF Nebraska.
Hutchinson said that the proposition to
include the referendum in the Chicago
platform of the Democrats had been won
by the hercuiean efforts of Mr.. Bryan in
the committee, and then other members
had been done, asked for recorsldera-
ton of that plank and succeeded in de-
feating it by one vote only.
Hutchison said that he agreed with Sem
ator Allen of Nebraska VINO, in the late
National convention, had declared that
the gold and silver money of the country
represented only a record of so much
wasted labor in their production.
and that the money of the future
should all be of paper, irredeemable and
full legal tender for debts, public and
private, TO be issued direct by the Govern
ment anu in sufficient quantities for the
business of the country and to bear no
interest. This, the spt aker declared. was
the real monetary reform toward which
his party was rapidly Fastening, and that
nothing short of this would ever give per-
feet and complete freedom from financial
slavery. The rehabilitation of silver and
other monetary reforms were but straws in
the direction of such boon.
These sentiments were cheered to the
echo by the ssembled delegates.
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SANTA BARBARA RALLY.

Spanish american CfffSens addressed by
ES-Goeorn0r PHchecO.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Sept. 49,
The Republican rally at the opera-house,
under the auspices of the Mckinley Club,
was a grand success both as to numbers
and enthusiasm. The fact that the even
ing was to be especially Spanish in char
acter caused the attendance of the greater
part of the Spanish-American population
of this city. Many of those present came
to honor their fellow-townsman, Governor
Pacheco, who was the speaker of the even
ing. twenty-five gentlemen, representing
the leading Spanish families of Santa Bar
bara, occupied chairs on the stage as vice.
presidents OF the meeting.
+. Gutierrez was introduced as the
chairman of the meeting. He addressed
the audience in Spanish. frequent ap.
plause punctuating his discourse. After
instrumental music by the Spanish string
band of this city Hon. Romualdo Pacheco
was presented to the audience. He was
enthusiastically received, and his digni-
fed bearing and tine presence gained at
once the strict attention of all.
Mr.. Pacheco, though announced to
speak in Spanish, spoke for nearly an
hour in English. He addressed himself
10 his old friends, spoke of the delight he
felt in visiting his native place, the pleas
uIe IL gave MIN 10 once more greet OLD &C
QuaintanceS and OF some Of the earlier in.
cidents of his life, especially of the time
when South California was about to pass
from the dominion of Mexico 10 that of
the United States.
At the conclusion of the reminiscent
part of his address, Mr.. Pacheco took up
the political situation, and in a forcible
and convincing manner presented the
issues of the day. He held his audience
well in hand, and was interrupted by ire.
ouent applause. AT err b Engl sh adj
dress, Mr.. Pacheco spoke in Spanish for
half an hour. His pa1sanos listened as
one man, and beyond a doubt his add ress
has caused many q wavering Spanish
American 10 cast his vote on November 8
for Mckinley.
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corroNWooD ROBBERY.
The Southern Pacific Statiom Car Lootes
by an OsCfl0tc.

xRo oONtHeTn foctILc DtHttoA Car Looted
by 1n OstflatC.
ANDERSON, CAL, Sept. Is. = The
Southern Pacific agent at Cottonwood,
who is occupying Car for a station,
stepped outside to fill lamp about IL
o'clock last night. On returning. Just as
he entered the door, he was struck heavy
blow that knocked him from the car to
the ground. His assailant, a robber, Sc
cured the contents of the money drawer.
amounting to $50, and esca ped. The
agent jumped into the car, caught up a
rifle and pursued his fleeing foe. firing
four shots at him. None proved effective.
Officers laid in wait at the station dur
ing the night to capture any one endeavor-
ing to secretly escape on passing trains.
They succeeded in arresting man, who
gave the name of James Roach, just as he
was ready to ewing under car OF train
as it was pulling out for Red Bluff. He
was brought here and arraigned before
Justice Keller and pleaded not guilty to
the charge. His trial is set for tomorrow.
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MExIcANs u kE MERRY.
Second Day of tn Celebration at Los
4HgPEes.

Second Day of th~ Celebration at Los
4Hgeies.
LOS ANGELES. CAL, Sept. 16.-ThIs
was the second day of the Mexican pop
ulation's celebration of their mother
country's independence. There was large
crowd in Music hall this afternoon when
R. ]. Dominguez called the meeting to
order and the exercises were begun.
After. few Introductory remarks in
Spanish by Mr.. Dolninguez, he in
troduced Rev. J. Adam, vicar general
of the Cathedral, who addressed
the audience. Alexander B. Zecken-
dorff was next introduced and read
the Mexican act of independence in the
Spanish language, and following this the
band played the National hymn. j.
Marion Brooks. General tombstone Jones
and Francisco Dominguez spoke in Eng
hsh. The speakers in Spanish were Au-
eusta A. Montana, Ignacio Perez and
Rafael f. Sepulveda. The national hymns
were sung by Senoritas Eteirini;a Mar
timex, Mauneliia Gonzales and Josehla
Gallarado. In the evening ball was
held.
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Shasta County Democrats.

ANDERSON, CAL, Sept. 16.-The Dem.
ocratic party of Shasta County, amid the
roar OF guns and blazing bonfires, opened
its campaign at this place last night
under the auspices of Bryan and Sewall
Club of Anderson. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Hon. L. W. H. S anahan,
Populist nominee for the Assembly.
Fletcher A. Cutler, Democratic nominee
for Congress in the First District, and
Hon. E. z. Thompson. Populist orator,
addressed the meeting. Both speakers
confined their argument to the silver
question, except that Cutler attacked the
funding bill and said he would stand by
his pledges if elected,
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CAUGHT NEAR MODESTO
SiS HoStn0 Men ARRESTED for VjoIatino
81, the State Fish Lc,c

TIE DI0Jc EtSR L6fc.
MODESTO, CAL, Sept. 16-Deputy Pa
troiman A. W. Wilson of the State Fish
Commission and Constable }. C., Green of
Grayson arrested six young men-Eus enc
McCabe, E Farrell. Foster Stone, Charles
Hakes, Henry Garrison and Walter Garri-
son-while they were violating the State
fish law, which says that rivers ana
streams shall not be blocked by MEETINGS
or fences, so as to keep fish from ascend
ing the streams. and that it is illepsl IN
catch, salmon by any m ans during the
month OF September. The officers discov-
cred the party about ten miles west Of Mo-
desto, with fence across the Tuolumne
River, before daylight, and Law in bIdiny
watching them spear fish until some time
laier, when it became light enough 10
identify the fishermen. They then crossed
the river and placed all under arrest and
con6scated eleven salmon lynn upon tie
bank.
The young men were brought to Mo.
desto and taken before Justice of the
Peace Townes, VINO allowed them to 90
upon their own recoEniZance. Their ex-
animation was set for Monday next.
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SUES THE DEFUSor .sUBURBAx.
Nichols Case gainst the Land amd
Fnter Company Called.

Nichols Case gainst the Land amd
Hater Company Called.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 16.-The
originators and late managers of the coll
iapsed Suburban Land and Water Com
pany have been drawn into court. The
long-delayed suit OF one 4. J. Nichols
against SpilInian, Warren and DR.. Green
of the defunct corporation for obtaining
money under false pretenses was begun
in the Superior Court to-day. Green is
out of the State, so 1t is said. w. t.
Spillman and J. K. Warren were in court.
The complaining witness testified that
on Sepiem Der "a OF last year he had con-
versation with w. T. Spillman and J. K.
Warren about the pure base of an interest
in the Spillman Suburban Water Com
pany. Ear,y in September he met Warren
in the Chsmber of Commerce and they
talked together. "
The next morning Warren met him and
went wi him 10 DR.. Green's office,
where the doctor examined him, and he
placed himself under the doctors medical
care. Warren learned that he had money
in the hank and asked him to investigate
some property he had for sale. He asked
DR.. GREEN'S advice and Green told him il
WAS good property-mining property in
the Tejunga.
Later Ut. UTeen -WahIeu q loan OF 90UU
and the witness loaned him the money.
DR.. Green gave him a note for three
months with Warren as security and also
Splllman Suburban Water. Company
stock. On the m orning of the Oath Spill
man met him IN Dr.. Green's office and
had lot of printed matter, portions OF
which he read, D.. Green told Spillman
what lie had told the witness-that he was
putting IN $500 month, that work was
going on and enough stock had been sold
to COM lete the tunnel, and both Green
and S.illman said that wheE witness be-
came strong enough there would be a
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Nerrfce. nt sam onentin

SAN QUENTIN, CAL. Sept. 16-
Through the kindness of Warden Hale
the Jewish prisoners, of whom there are
twelve, now confined here, have been
granted holiday. that they may celebrate
the Day of Atonement. Lionel Mathews
representing the Pastors AID Society, ar,
rived here this evening amt conducted SER
vices in the chapel. He will also ho 4 ser
vices all day tomorrow, and al the con-
clnsion of the iwenty-iour hours fast tho
prisoners will enjoy hearty meal. qenar.
ously PROVIDED by Rev. M. S. Levy OF San
Franc isco.
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Ordered to Mare Island.

VALLEJO, CAL. Sept. 16.-The monitor
Monterey is expected in the navy-yard in
few days for minor repairs. Lieutenant
Fechteler, in charge of the branch Hydro
graphic Office at San Francisco, will re-
port on the Monterey on her arrival as
executive officer. Captain G. E. Clark,
who has just given up the command Of
the receiving ship Independence, will take
com mand of the Monterey and will be re-
placed on the Independence by Captain
Louis Kempff, who formerly commanded
the Monterey.
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Mo,sntain Eorests Ab,ars.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept 16.-A
mountain fire which has been raging west
of Pasadena for the past two weeks
reached the summit and started down the
south side yesterday toward this city.
Several thousand acres have been burned
over, and a force of men is at work trying
to check the fires progress. Persons who
were near it say the heat is so intense that
1t can be plainly felt at distance of a
mile. The temperature in this city has
been greatly heightened to-day as result
of this fire
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suIcide at stockton,

STOCKTON, CAL, Sept. 16.-W. F.
Bradford, son of s. S. Bradford, a Sonora
lumberman, committed suicide at the
Yosemite Hotel at noon by shooting him.
self through the right temple. Bradford
was a member of a wealthy lumber firm.
The reason for his suicide is, net known.
The pistol was new, and had apparently
been purchased with the intention of end
ing his life. He was { graduate OF the
University of California of the class of 's4.
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Nopnto Repubuean, oroan,x,

NovATo, CAL. Sept. 16.-A Mckinley
Republican Club was organized here last
night, with fifty members and the follow
ing officers: r. D. Hatch. president; ]. R.
Sweetser, vice. president: A. V. de Borba.
second vice-president; J. w. Anterior
treasurer; s. D. Alexander, secretary; J.
B. Burdell, H. G. StilIwelI, H. E. Ring.
j. @. A. Haven, A. D. Scott, executive
committee.
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been his purpose to kick the box from
un'ier him, but he had not counted on the
heavy contents and was Obliged 10 simply
side down and endeavor to choke to
death. He was found by Deputy Jailer
Kellogg and released.
When he recovered Veach Drofessed
profound ignorance of his suicidal at
tempt, and acted so qreerly that the Jail
ers are OF the opinion that he is mentally
unbalanced
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FORsAkEs 4HE DEMOCRACY.

George ~ M0rStOn of San Diego Con-
rerttd to RepUbLicantsm.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept. 16.-George w.
Marston, leading merchant of San Diego
and one of the mcst prominent business
men in the southwest, who for wears has
been a Democrat, has declared for Nc
Kinley and he Republican platform. HIS
conversion caused great enthusiasm
among the Republicans. and offsets the
action of Jesse Grant in leaving The party
for the Populist ranks.
Sound money is the only issue in this
campaign" says Marston.