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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15
New Features Promised IN
the Forthcoming go
Annual.
Lively Contest of Popular Stu
dents for the Presidency
of the go Class.
Impor tant Acquisition to the Athletic
Team-Lecture on Diseases Of
School Children.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Jan.
14-Work on the '9S annual has COM
menced in earnest and the prospects are
that it will equal in all re-
spects any heretofore published by
junior classes. A feature will be made OF
the art and the literary departments, and
several innovations are promised by the
board of editors. A number of the liter
airy students intend to compete for both
the prize poem and the prize story. Sew
eral have already handed in their con-
tributions. The custom of representing
each year several members of the faculty
by photographs and biographies will be
continued. The cover design was selected
this afternoon. 1t is the work of Miss
Boyd '97, and is decidedly tasteful a
number of fuIl-page drawings, headings
and tail pieces for the annual were also
selected.
The class of '99 met this afternoon for
the election of officers. There are three
candidates for the presidency, and all
will make strong run for this alluring
class distinction. Robert Plate came to
the front during his freshman year. play
ing on his class team in its match with
Berkeley's youngsters. Charles E.
Schwartz has been connected with the
college daily the Palo Alto. since his en-
trance to the university, and is now its
managing editor. He is also prominently
connected with the student debating
clubs. William Mc1ntosh-or Billy" as
he is known TO his friends-is the third
candidate for the place. He captained the
class team during his freshman year, and
was selected as substitute quarterback on
the Stanford team for the two last inter-
collegiate football games. He has al
ways been an ardent classman. Mcintosh
and Schwartz are considered the strongest
candidates, but Plate may come out with
unexpected strength.
II. Kerrigan of Portland entered the
university to-day. He is one of the prom
Using young athletes of the Northwe
His best event is the high jump. Although
but g. feet 6 inches IN height, he has
cleared 6 feet inches. This was the
highest jump made by an amateur in
America last year, although 1t was equaled
by Patterson of the Olympics. He also
has a broad jun record of 90 feet inches
and pole-vaulting of 10 feet inches.
Kerrigan is one of the pupils of King
Stanford lately secured track coach. He
is 20 years old and will take commercial
course at Stanford.
DR.. Mara L. Pratt, the writer of a num-
Der of popular children's books, delivered
lecture in the chapel this afternoon.
discussed Some Diseases of Children
and Their Effects Upon the Mind" The
evils which threaten school children and
come under doctors attention, caused
by oyercrowding the rooms and other rea-
sons. were pointed out and proper reme-
dies for,such evils were suggested. The
lecture was we'll attended, chiefly by those
who intend to make teaching of children
their special calling.
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THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
Very Brilliant Affair at the White
House, With Beyy of Fair
nehufnnfeS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
first official reception of President and
Mrs Cleveland for this season took place
tonight at the executive mansion. With
out it was cold and forbidding, slight
snow being on the ground.
Trees about the building dropped their
white wings. Within all was radiant,
luxuriant and warm. Hundreds OF palms,
large and small, were placed about the
brilliantly lighted rooms. The great east
room never showed to better advantage
Hanging from the great chandeliers was
running ivy which encircled in innuiner-
able clusters the thousands of electric
lights of varied colors which peered out
upon the moving throng below like stars.
The mantels were banked with roses
fringed with hyacinths and fern.
Lofty palms reared their graceful forms
to the ceiling and bowed with the undulat-
ing of the atmosphere. Moving among
the semi-tropical scene, in sharp contrast
to the bleak exterior, was throng COM
posed OF the wealth, fashion and beauty
of Washington society.
1t was diplomatic night. The brilliant
uniforms of the foreign diplom ats
they speak and the people they repre-
sent, the no less snowy but less
varied uniforms OF the United States
army and navy officers. the full dress
toilets of the ladies, all made scene
which was dazzlingly brilliant. Music
from the Marine band foated in from the
spacious vestibule, adding its charm to
the gathering.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland and
all Of the ladies of the Cabinet formed a
line in the red room, where the presenta-
tions were made first to the President an d
then to Mrs. Cleveland by Colonel Wilson.
U. S. A. the guests continuing into the
east room.
Passing down the line OF Cabinet ladies,
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be called by the secretary, and as each man
name is called he rise in his place and name
his choice for United States Senator, and that
the person receiving m ajority OF the votes OF
all the Republicans, Senator'S and members,
be the choice of this caucus and be voted for
in the Senate and Assembly by every member
thereof.
Senator Brackett of Saratoga cast the
first vote for the Hon. Thomas c. Platt.
The third vote was cast by Senator Brush
and was for Joseph F. Choate. This
caused laugh, when it was observed that
he did no: know Mr.. Choate's middle let
ter, although he had said that Mr.. Choate' s
name was known to every one throughout
the country.
At the conclusion of the rollcall it was
announced that 149 votes had been cast, OF
which Joseph H. Choate received and
Thomas {. Platt 142 Mr. Plat received
the vote of every Republican in the Legis-
lature, with the exception of those cast for
Mr.. Choate and of Senators Ray and, Mac
key, who were absent. The nomination was
made unanimous with much applause.
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JAH BREAK I'M NEW YORK.
Perfoas Climb of -Four Federal Prisoners,
Three of Whom Succeed in
ESc1Din0

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 14-Four
Federal prisoners in the Ludlow-street
jail made their escape at o'clock to-
night by saving an iron bar off window
over the jaiIyard and getting onto roof
adjoining the Jail.
From there the way out was easy. One
was captured. The men are William Post,
mail robber; Michael Egan, counter
letter; George Polyeramis, Greek coun-
terfeiter, and Peter Masso, a procnrer.
ALI four had cells on the top tier OF the
Jail. The Jail authorities did not know
anything about the matter until they were
notified by the doorkeeper at the Eldridge-
street station-house, where Masso, who
had been recaplured, was taken.
Then they began their search and
learned that only four had left without
notice.
Plum bers had been at work in the prison
for the past few days and Masso in some
manner secured a saw which had been
used by them.
He told his three pals of his good for
tune, and all i'm mediately resolved to saw
the bars off window in an empty cell.
Each took turns at the work, which was
com menced at $50 o'clock, and soon an
opening was made large enough for a
man to squeeze himself through. Masso
was the first to make the attempt.
When he got his body outside of the
window he found himself directly over
the yard of the Jail. He had to climb from
the window TO a cornice which projects
about a foot
Though Masso was sixty feet from the
bottom of ths building, with nothing but
space between him and the yard, he
CHM bed to the cornice and drew imself
up, thence clambering to the roof The
others followed.
1t was very desperate chance, but sue
ceeded. When the men entered 6 Ludlow
street they heard voices on the stairway
in the lower part of the tene ment, and de-
cided to try other means of leaving.
Masso VOLUNTEERED to make the attempt.
He opened the door OF an apartment and
Immediately the occupant, Mrs Gold
stein, uttered cry OF alarm, thinking that
Masso was burglar.
He dashed out of the room into the arms
of a policeman, who had heard Mrs. Gold
STEMS screams, and was locked up in the
Eidridge- street station.
After the excitement attending Masso's
capture had subsidized the three men who
had remained on the roof went down the
stairs and into the street, where all trace
of them was lost
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GOLD roe 900 MILES.
official Report on the Rich Mineral De-
posts of AiGSkG.

official Report OF, the Rich Mineral De-
posts of AiGSkG.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 14.-An in
teresting report made by Director Wal
colt of the Geological Survey showing the
presence Of an enormous gold belt in
Alaska, has been forwarded to the House
of Representatives by the Secretary of the
Interior.
The report tells the story of an expedi-
ton that was sent out by the Geological
Survey TO determine the gold and coal de-
posts along the line of the Alaskan coast.
The second expedition followed in May,
1896, going to the gold fields of the Yukon
River to investigate the report that there
were large placer deposits along the
streambeds.
The party traversed the valley OF the
Yukon from the British boundary on the
east to the mouth of the river on the
west. All of the well-known placer
deposits were examined, and the ORR
gin OF the gold in them was traced to
the quartz veins along the headwaters of
the various streams entering the Yukon.
Sufficient data were secured to esta blish
the presence OF gold belt 800 miles in
length in Alaska, which enters Alaska
near the branch of Forty Mile Creek and
extends westward across the Yukon Val
ley at the ramparts. Its further extent is
unknown.
1t is the opinion of the biologist in
charge of the expedition that it is entirely
practicable to prosecute quartz mining
throughout the year IN this region. He
also discovered along the river acres of
rocks containing hard and bituminous
coal.
The director thinks In view of these
facts that reconnaissance report should
be made of the gold and coal areas in order
to secure an intelligent conception of the
resources of the interior OF Alaska, and
for this purpose asks an Immediate appro-
nriatjOn of S05'00
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South Dakoia's senatorshtp.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. 1.-THE Sena-
torial situation is becoming more compli-
Gated. Yesterday it was reported Plow-
man had little chance of success. He ap-
pears to have gained considerable strength
to-day and is sanguine. Kyle's friends
estimate his strength at about twenty-five
on the first few ballots to elect him.
Loucks' friends claim that Kyle is count
ing on support that will 60 TO Loucks,
who, they say, will lead from tn first.
Goodykoontz has about eight votes. 1t
is not known what the silver Democrats
will do. They have been caucusIng al
most every night without having been
able to agree on q definite policy Hold
ing as they DO balance of power, they
are now objects of much solicItude. A
conference has been called to meet to-
morrow night for the purpose of liking
the time Tor caucus. The rumor that no
caucus will be held is regarded as without
foundation. The silver forces recognize
that future success apparently depends on
an agreement in caucus and the support
of nominee.
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DUBoIs CoMfs UP AGAIN.
Re0afns the SiIrer republican Pote q
the Idaho Legislature.

Re0atns the Stfrer R,pub'ican Pote In
the Idaho Legislature.
SALT LAKE, UTAH, Jan. 1.-the bal
lot to-day in the Idaho Legislature re-
suited as follows: Clageett (Pop.), 81;
Dubois (Silver RI, %; Cooper Pop, g.;
Webster (Pop.). 8; Angel Cook and Nell
son (Pop), L each; Budlong (R.), l..
Necessary to choice, Sc.
The Democrats scattered their votes
among the Populists, and Dubois regained
the entire Silver Republican vote. To-
night the situation is enveloped in mys-
terry and no one appears to have any idea
of what the result OF the next ballot
will be.
The Dubois men say that Claggett. hav-
ing failed of election to-day, will lose his
following rapidly. The plan said to have
been proposed by the Populists, to submit
to the Democratic caucus the names of
five Populists to choose from, may bring
matters to head.
Some Democrats have indicated that
they would accept such a scheme, while
others are so unalterably opposed to the
election of a Popuiist that they will listen
to nothing looking to that end.
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WAITS ONYILLHS accord.
Challenges the World as Beet Saga,
Producer.


WATSONVILLE, CAL, Jan. 4.-The
jacksonville sugar factory this season will
show the largest tonnage of beets crushed
and the highest tonnage OF sugar ever pro-
duced by any factory on this continent,
and a record that is among the best in the
worlds history of this business. The fol-
lowing is the beet factory report up to 6
p NJ, January II: Hours run, 2808; beets
cut, 142, 1863 tons; sugar produce 1904
tons. AS high as 400 tons of beets have
been crushed by the factory IN day s
run.
meeting of subscribers to stock OF the
creamery to be established in this city
will be held at the City Hall on Saturday
afternoon, at which time the report of the
canvassing committee will be made, steps
for incorporation will be taken, location
for site considered and directors will be
elected. All the dairymen of the district
near Jacksonville have subscribed, also a
mum Der OF merchants, andthe total SUBJ
scription assures the establishment of the
creamery in or near Watsonville. The
milk from 1000 cows has been promised,
and the creamery will start off under most
promising circumstances.
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CINE roo~ PLArr ONCE MORE.
The Noted y car Torft Politician Elected
to the United States Aenate.

The Noted NcfC York Politician Elected
to the United States SENATE.
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 14-Thomas Col
lier Platt, the most prominent and in
fuential Republican IN the State of New
York, was tonight nominated for United
States Senator by the Republican mem
bers of the Legislature.
His name was not presented, the only
candidate formally placed in nomination
being Joseph H. Choate of New York
City. The nomination was made Just q
half hour after the caucus convened.
OF the 149 Republican votes cast Mr.. Platt
received 142, although his name was not
mentioned until after the roll had begun.
Such condition has never before been
presented in party politics in New York
York State. Mr.. Platt has steadfastly
said that he was not a candidate and the
programme carried out tonight was in
Difference to his wishes. AS one of the
prominent leaders said: 1--WE will let Mr.
Choate's friends do the taking and we
will do the voting"
Mr.. Cnoate only received seven votes,
but this was four more than Mr.. Plat
friends had figured out for him.
The joint caucus was held in the Assem-
bly, chamber. The spacious room and
galleries were crowded lorg before the ap-
pointed hour. Senator Ellsworth at $3.50
o'clock announced that the caucus had
met to nominate United States Senator
and a Regent of the university. Senator
Parsons of Rochester, was chosen chair
man.
When nominations Tor United States
Senator were in order Senator Brush of
Brooklyn named the Hon. Joseph H.
Choate.
1--WE have laid upon US to- night a
solemn duty" he said. 1--WE have to
nominate man for the Office of Senator
OF this great Nation. We should nomi-
nate a man above reproach, a man of I'M
questioned reputation. l have no criti-
cism to make upon any candidate or any
man whose name has been spoken of for
the office of Senator. ! merely wish to
present to you the name of a citizen who
l believe fills every condition which will
be required of a Senator of the United
States"
Assembl yman Sanger of Oneida sec.
orded the nomination of Mr.. Choate in q
speech in which he said: "My estimate
upon his public record, but upon a knowl.
edge of his qualifications derived from a
friendship of nearly twenty years, during
two of which l was in close and almost
daily ASSOCIATION with him. I shall take
pleasure in casting my vote in this caucus
for him because 1 admire his splendid
talents
Senator Raines then asked If there were
any other gentlemen who wished to sec
ond the nomination or present the name
of any other candidate. No one responded
and he offered a resolution, which was
unanimously adopted to the surprise Of
every one in the chamber, who had ex-
pected to see Mr.. Platt's name formally
presented. This was Mr.. Raines' reso-
luton:
That the roll of the members OF this caucus
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Mary E. Hobart, Populist Orator,
Shes Her Castor Into the
Ring.
Opens Headquarters, but Announces
That S Ie Will Use No Money
il the Fight.

OLYMPIA, WASH, Jan. 14.-Interest in
the Senatorial fight is increasing. Judge
Turner appears 70 lead in the race yet,
but Squire has been working hard and is
bringing into camp few stray votes.
The Populists are openly declaring that
they will vote for only middle of-the-
road Populists, and are bringing ell their
force to bear to get more signatures to an
agreement, but to no avail.
They need fifteen more names, but as
some PopuIists have openly declared for
Turner or Squire they cannot be secured.
Clines strength appears TO be about the
same.
Mary L. Hobart, for several years known
on the stump as Populist orator and the
author of several books expounding the
principles OF Populism and its idea OF
money, announced her candidacy tonight
for United States Senator.
In an interview with your correspondent
she said she did not think she would be
seated if elected, but had many friends in
the Legislature who would vote for her
and thought she could be elected.
At the present time the situation is
mixed, and she sees in herself the only
solu ton, though she will bring into poll
tics what might be called a dark mare. !"
For several years she has been thought
great deal of by the Populists of this
State, and her supporters say that she
ought to be elected, believing that she
would make things move in the Senate.
She says that if elected she will clean
out the Augean stables, and from her
manner there is no doubt that she would.
She Is modest in her campaign head
quarters and says those who vote for her
will receive no money.
"Tillman went nto the Senate with his
pitchfork" said she, land / will make
equally as great stirring with mop and
broom"
Her name will be presented in joint ses-
sion of the Legislature next Tuesday,
wnen they take the first vote on Senator,
and if her own estimation of her strength
is correct Mary will be miniature cy-
clone.
Business in the House and Senate is
light. A railroad bill was introduced in
the Senate to-day. and a resolution to APP
point special committee to investigate
charges of irregularitv on the part of the
management OF the WalIa Walla pentten-
tiary was taken up in the House.
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MITCHELL CHOSEN IN CAUCUS.
The Oregon Senator Gets The Unanimous
Republican Pote.

SALEM, Or, Jan. 14.-John H. Mitchell
was the unanimous choice of the caucus
held by Republican mem bers of the Legis-
lature this evening. There were forty
four in caucus. including Nosler, whose
seat is contested.
He ran as a Populist, but supported
Mckinley. Senator Carter was absent on
account of sickness, but left letter to
the effect that he would support the eau
Gus nominee.
S-nator Gesner, who resides in the city,
was not resent, but League assuming
to represent him guaranteed that he would
abide by the caucus nominee. There are
ninety votes on joint ballot, and if the
claims OF Mitcheli's friends can be made
good he has the requisite number to elect.
The opposition is still determined on
preventing the organization of the lower
house and cain Mitchell will have less
than a majority when vote is taken.
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Rfr,r.fae or.rr,.n WttA Tram,

RIVERSIDE, CAL. Jan. IA. -The
police courts are rushed with cases of
petty crime at present and more hard
characters are in town than ever before.
One man was sentenced for assault to-
day, and another will be tried tomorrow.
Within week half dozen arrests have
been made for the illegal sale of liquor.
To-day a Frenchman named Pere Rey-
maud was arrested for knocking down and
kicking woman, leaving her in critical
condition. The orange-picking season
seems to have brought small army of
tramps here.
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TACoMA,S I,SANE MISERS.
Strange story of Itco Brothers Who Had
Seen Better Days.

Strange story of TtCo Brothers WhO Had
Seen Better Days.
TACOMA, WASH, Jan. 4.-Seth e. and
George w. Rhoads, old-time Tacomans,
brothers, owners of business block here
and worth considerable money, were dis
covered to-day living in great restitution
in the attic OF building, both acting
stran gely. The Sheriff arrested them and
the court found both insane; $3.50 was
found hidden in the room in gold and
silver. For some time they have refused
to rent rooms or stores in their buildings
have let their hair grow long and have
denied themselves the necessaries of life.
At one time they were worth 500, coo. but
their property has deprecated considera-
bly, of la5e. This led to misery habits.
and worry and lack OF nouris hment led to
insanity. They will be sent to the asylum.
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AHARKEY AT SACRAMEN1O
To Spar Nth Professor johnson anc
Jack nc 4u[ife.

To Spar Nth Professor Johnson aud
Jack Mc 4uiife.
SACRAMENTO, CAL. Jan. 14.-Tom
Sharkey, the marine, and Jack McAuliffe
will appear at the old Pavilion to-mor-
row night. Sharkey will spar Professor
William Johnson four rounds, and will
later meet McAaliffe in limited contest
The other lights on the programme are
a tnree-round scrap between }. G.
Conway and w. L. Henley, of the Sacra-
mento Athletic Club; a iour-round contest
between Louis Payen and William Dona-
hue; special four-round contest between
William McGraW and Norman Montgom-
cry, and a four-round match between
Peppers and an unknown"
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SAcRAMEN7AH'S SUDDEN DEATH
~. 8. Horne. Wjdey Known Rnchjnist
and Engineer, Succum6s TO
Heart Disease.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. f4.-M. B.
Horne, machInist ana assistant engineer
a, the city water works and one OF the
most widely known men in his line on
the coast, died this morning at the City
Receiving Hospital
Mr.. Horne was taken with severe pains
over the heart about $50 O clock this
morning. He went TO the hospital, which
is near the water works, and was given at
tenton by the City Physician. His wife
was sent for, but before she arrived Horne
had expired.
Horne was a native of New Hampshire,
aged 81 years. He was a mem Der of the
Druids and of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. He leaves a widow and Two
daughters.
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BUREKA 14xP trE3s RESOLVE
Demand Retren chment in the State Gnd
County Governments.

EUREKA, CAL, Jan. IA. The tax
payers League met here again this even
ing and adopted resolutions modelled on
those OF the league of San Bernard inc
County, having in view a reduction of
taxation by reducing the expenses of the
county and State governments. The
resolutions as amended and adopted con-
template an aggregate cut of $4,000 in the
salaries of county officers. Tue heaviest
cuts are made in the County Clerks and
Recorders offices. The resolutions, to-
gether with petitions now being circulated
in the county, will be forwarded to Sacra-
mentO soon.