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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
DAVIR EXPL AIMS.
Saws He Has Not Re ceded From His
Water Front Pos sition.

Says He Has Not Re ceded From His
Water Front Position.
Editor Call-DEAR SIR: My position in
regard to the wafer front being so we'll
known to the people of this city never
thought it was necessary to define my
policy in that regard. Having been as
sailed through the columns of the San
Francisco Examiner and my motives
questioned I take this means of reaffirm
ing my policy, which as citizen l inau-
gurated, in regard to regaining possession
of the water front and Wrestling it from the
grasp of a corporation that has no ri hit or
title to it.
l have expended small fortune, my
own personal means, in bringing to an
issue the question of the water front
ownership. THIS fact is known, or ought
to be, to every citizen who has kept track
of events. Again, with few associates
| entered into active competition with the
Southern Pacific Company in the ferry
business and inaugurated the scent rate
and reduced the freight tariff between
this city and San Francisco, which COM
pelled that corporation to reduce Its
rates, with the results that the people of
this city are saving $1,000 per day ana that
corporation is suffering loss to that ex-
tent.
am now as l have been opposed to the
unjust encroachments OF the Southern
Pacific Company as well a' any other
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
TAINTED ON The CLEATS,
The Norwegian Team Defeated
the French After a Despar.
ate Struggle,
The Canadians Gave the Swedish
Team an Unexpected
Surprise.

The rain again kept many people away
from the opening events OF the tug of-war
tournament at the Mechanics Pavilion
last night, but many witnessed the two
last pulls OF the evening.
The Irish and Italian teams opened, and
the Irish team won in min. 22X sec.
The betting was IS to 81 on Ireland and
Italian money was scarce.
The next event was between Germany
and Denmark, and the pull was won by
the Danes in min. ~ sec. The pools
sold in favor OF the Danes at So to 81. The
German team attributed its defeat to a
new anchorman, who did not understand
the ropes.
Without any question the best and
most exciting tug of the tournament was
the one between the French and Norwe-
gian teams. The spectators went wild
with excitement as the teams struggled to
gain an advantage. Big beads of perspi-
ration rolled off the contestants as they
strained every nerve and muscle. the
French first gained q few cleats, but the
Norwegians won the ground back, only to
lose several more cleats to the French,
which team finally got the indicator half
way along the stick.
Then there was seesawing and neither
team could score an inch. The contest
ants pulled like Trojans and after twenty
minutes of the hardest kind of pulling the
men from Norway managed to get the in
dicator back to its old position. The
cheering was deafening. The struggle at
this iuncture was desperate and inch by
inch the French gained ground until the
dial again was drawn hall way into the
French territory.
The spectators were on tiptoe of excite
ment and the contestants were in a lather
OF perspiration. "Go il, FranceP" "Pull,
Norwayl'' were the entreaties of the spec
tators, who had now worked themselves
into a fever of excitement. The French
men had wagered large sum of money
on the result. and it was do or die with
them. Two Of the French team finally
gave out, and the Norwegians getting
them off their guaru made one mighty
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06

corporation, and again affirm that will
lend my every aid to gain the repossession
of the wafer front and push the suits to
the court of last resort so that the city
will regain its own.
1t appears to me that no man can offer
more evidence of his sincerity in this mat
ter than have, and trust that my efforts
in the past are recognized and appreciated
by community that | have used my best
efforts to aid in its struggles against corpo-
rate aggression.
have not utilized the waterfront ques-
tion as a campaign issue 10 further my
own personal aims. The cases have been
tried and submitted in the courts of this
county and Judgment rendered in favor of
the city of Oakland, myself and associates
and appealed by the defendants to the Su-
preme Court of this State, where they have
been finally submitted, and we are now
awaiting decision. If the judgment of
that tribunal should be unfavora Bile to this
city will continue to carry the litigation
to the Supreme Court of the United States.
My past record in this regard and my pres
ent attitude are surely a sufficient guar
anty to the people of this city what my
future policy will be concerning the de-
'fense of the Oakland water front.
Oakland, Cal, March 8. j. L. DAVE.
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anti-saloon campaign have also adopted
this method, and probably there has
never been time when the intelligent
voter has been so thoroughly informed on
the issues that are to be decided next
Monday as he has been during the past
week.
Contrary to precedent, although the
election is but three days eff, there has
been AS yet no withdrawal of independent
candidates in favor OF others, nor is there
any likelihood now that this will be done.
False rumors have been circulated during
the past two days regarding the retire
ment of certain candidates, but they have
been officially denied as soon as they ap-
peared, and every body on the municipal
ticket can be voted for.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
GOOD GOVERNMENT PRIMARIES.

Preparations All Completed and an
Interesting lime Expected.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 5.-The prep
arations for the primaries of the Good
government Club are all complete and an
interesting time is expected tomorrow
afternoon and evening. The polls will be
opened at Linderman's Opera house from
2 to $3.50 P. NJ, the late hour for closing
having been selected SO as to afford the
many members of the club who are en-
gagged in business in San Francisco ample
time to attend and cast their ballots. It
has been very amusing to note the change
in the attitude of great many politicians
with regard to this club. at first they
affected to despise it, but as soon as it was
developed that it had q powerful element
behind it and that its favorites were likely
to win at the election they lost no time in
trying to make peace with it.. AS its
name implies, this club is strictly nom
par tisan and is seeking nothing but. the
best men for the various offices to be filled.
At this writing it seems altogether prob
able that its ticket will be the successful
one in April.
The League in Alameda.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 5.-As in Oak
land the Anti-Saloon League of Alameda
is coming to the front and will take an
active part in the paign. This organi-
zation has a me bership of over 300 adults
and is presided over by S. W. Ferguson,
while Mrs. J. D. Jamison is the secretary.
The executive committee comprises in it's
mem bership every pastor in Alameda e1-
cept one and among the number is Father
Sullivan of st. Joseph's. The league pro-
poses to submit an ordinance for adoption
applying the local option idea to different
portions of the city. Alameda now has
only twenty-three saloons, which are re-
quired to pay an annual license of $500
each, and the Trustees have refused to
license any more. They are not allowed
to keep open after midnight, and the fact
that during the whole OF last mon tn there
was only one arrest for drunkenness shows
that the liquor business is far from being
the evil in this city that it Is elsewhere
Nevertheless the league will work hard to
still further restrict it.
Harmony Hall Committee.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 5.-The newly
chosen executive committee of the Har-
mony Hall organization is as follows: f.
B. Blanchard, George E. Sturtevant, H. A.
Thorn pson, J. III. Burns, w. w. Simpson,
Frank Hally, L. II. Transue, Henry Null
Ter, Joseph Moriz 10, Ed Houston, H. L.
Rea, /. P. Allen and F. d. Browning. Cap
tain Thompson will be chairman and
Henry Muller secretary beyond doubt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

CLEANERS LEAVE BROADWAY ks.a.
y wharf, San Francisco. follows: &esx
For Mary Island, Loring, Wrangel. juneau, XII
lisnco and Stka (Alaska) at 9 A. NJ. March IL,
IT, 22, 27.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B C.), Port Town
send Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and
New Whatcom (Bellineham Bay. Wash.). A. n.
Mar 2, T. IL. IT, %, 81 and every fifth day there
after, connecting at Vancouver with the G. r.
R., at Tacoma with n. p. r. R., at Seattle with O.
n. Ry., at Port Townsend with Alaska steamers.
For Eureka, Arcata and Fields Landing tHum.
boldt Bay), str Pomona p. M, March ], 5, g. ID,
II, 81 25, 20 and every fourth day thereafter
For santa Cruz. Monterey, San Simeon, Cayucos,
Port Hartford (san Luis obispo), Gaviota, Santa
Barbara, Ventura Hueneme san Pedro, East san
Pedro Gos Angelesl and Newport, at A. n.
March g. T. II, Is, 10, 20, 27, 81 and every fourEa
day thereafter.
For San Diego stopping only at Por. Harrort
(San Luis Obispo), santa Barbara, Port Los An
seles. Redondo CLOS Angeles) and Newport, IL
AM Mch. l. s. g. l3, II, II, 20, 29 and every fourth
day thereafter.
For Ensenada, San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan, Is
Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer orizaba 10
A. NJ 25th of each month.
1 he Company reserves the right to change with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates ana
hours of sailing Ticket office-Palace Hotel,
New Montgomery street.
GOODALI, PERKINS & CO., Gen1 Agents.
Eat al. San Erancizco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
FOOD COFFEE.
EATS NICKEL-PLATING.
The Facts Slowly Come Out.

"I notice that all around the faucet and
the faucet handles of our ooffee-urns the
nickel -plating is eaten off" said the
coffee-maker in one of the large city
restaurants lately, "and the inside of this
big dipper that we use steady in drawing
off coffee gets to be sight. l believe it
hurts peoples stomachs more than they
think. i know had to quit it, and when
quit my dyspepsia left me in less than
week."
Postum Cereal is made of pure grains
and looks like coffee. 1t fills the want for
coffee for those who cannot drink the
berry liquid. Postum makes good,
healthy, red blood, and can be used by
children and invalids as we'll as the
healthy ones. Found at atgrocers, or 20
cent postpaid package sent by the Postum
Cereal Company. limited, of Battle Creek
Mich.
There is but one genuine original
Postum Cereal coffee, with a multitude of
limitations offered rs s'lust as good"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
bic, to purchase only white labor cigars made
by local Workmen.
MUST WHISTLE FOR COWS.
The Alternative Is ; uit at Law to
Get Back Th cir Value.

The AIternative Is n nit at Law TO
Get Back The cir Value.
A. Baumann, who petitioned the Board
of Supervisors for payment for thirty
head OF cattle, which he valued at $1,000
for tile whole, and which were slaughtered
by officials employed by the Board of
Health last July, will have to seek redress
by suit at law if at all. The Judiciary
Committee of the Board of Supervisors
yesterday decided to reject his petition,
and will report that "the City and County
is not responsible for any Illegal acts of
its officers, aud is not liable If the acts
complained of were legal under authority
and power conferred by the statutes of
the State. The petitioner, If the victim
of illegal acts, will have to look to the par
ties who are liable therefor for the dam
ages sustained"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06

effort and succeeded in getting theindi-
Gator moving, and away it went until 1t
struck the winning stick on the Nor
wegian side. Time, 36 min. AZ sec.
Three of the French team and two OF
the Norwegian team fell PROSTATE on the
cleats from exhaustion when the judges
pistol sounded the finish. TIE betting
was 10 to in favor of the Norwegians.
The sports looked for another hard
strucg when the Swedish and Canadian
teams took their respective positions on
the cleats, The pools sold 10 to 6 with the
Canadians on the long end.
Inc fact that the Canadians were such
strong favorites against the successful
Swedes meant that something out of the
ordinary was going to happen. The Cana
dians had their original anchorman, At
kinson, in harness.
The Canadians were first to gain a few
cleats, and they pulled like demons from
the crack of The pistol. The indicator
went with them and they won the contest
in min. "a sec. The Swedes were given
a surprise, as the Canadian anchorman
did actually try to win. He said that, al
though he was a little bit late, ho was
still in the swim.
The last event was struggle between
the United States and Scottish teams.
The Americans won IN easy victory IN 8
min. 10 sec.
SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
Ireland defea ed italy Observation-Disclosures. 5:22ls
Denmark defeated Germ any ............... l'O4 12
Norway defeai ed france. Observation-Disclosures. 80 AZ
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
CANDIDATE FOR
+ PRINCIPLE ONLY
Il. B. Land Again Runs for
Treasurer With No
Hope of Success.
Posto!fce Blocked With the
Enormous Amount of E!ec-
tion Matter Mailed.
Saloon Closing Advocates Make a Par.
I'll Report Which They Claim Is
Sampe of Public Feeling.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL. J
Q0S Proodror Morob (

VVO d LVtfu " ul OIl % J
Among the many candidates now seek
ing the suffrages of the voters there is al
least one man who is making the cam
paisn for principle only, On several occa-
sions at county and city elections this
man has been nominated with no show OF
success, but he is always willing to be led
to the slaughter for the sake of his princi-
Piles.
This man is H. B. Land, who is now a
candidate for City Treasurer on the Pro-
, hibition ticket. Year after year MIR. Land
has been accorded the small vote of his
: party IN this vicinity. Last year it showed
q decided decrease, but nothing daunted
he allowed his name TO be placed on the
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
CAPTAIN THOMAS
WARMLY RECEIVED
The Head of the Republi'
can Ticket Makes His
First Speech.
Inaugural Celebration Presided
Over by Ex-Mayor w. R.
DAVIS
Candidates on the Municipal Tickle t
Express Their Views to a
Large Audience.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
908 Broadway, March 8.
The Tabernacle was filed tonight with
Republicans who were anxious to welcome
Captain Thomas, the nominee for Mayor,
who had been announced as one of the
speakers of the evening" and to celebrate
the Inauguration of President Mckinley.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
SAYS II WAS STUFFED,
Marshal Lloyd Dsnounces the
Berkeley Populist Con-
vention.
Peoples Party Delegates in Row
Over the Candidates for the
Office of Marshal.

BERKELEY. CAL, March 5. - The
Populist convention in Sisterna Hall last
night resulted in a bitter row, of which
the end is not yet, and growing out of 1t
are charges of political jobbery made by
Marshal Lloyd against his opponent for
reelection, George Schmidt, The con-
vention nominated Schmidt for the office
after long and bitter wrangle and ex-
change OF personalities.
The charges of intoxication while on
duty made by Saloon-keeper linda against
Lloyd were repeated by Samuel Fisher,
and N. 7. Whiting, ex-Trustee Of Ward 3,
made bitter assault upon George
Schmidt.
Lloyd then startled the delegates by
telling them their convention was a
stuffed one and announcing that he
didn't want their nomination.
The delegates then made Schmidt the
nominee of their party.
The rest of the ticket named by the
Populists is as follows: Town Clerk,
George H. Wright; Assessor, Isaac Wells;
Treasurer, R. w. Good. Trustees-Ward
l, Captain w. II. Marston; Ward 2, Julian
LIE Conte; Ward 4, II. f. Keon; Ward g.,
G. G. Durrel. School Directors-Ward 2,
Professor =. ]. Wickson; Ward 4. George 9
OWdlu w dIu of w DeTTiCKSOn, w AT
8, E. F. Niehaus. Library Trustees-Dr.
]. q. Oberg, DR.. j. T. Farrar, II. w. Tay-
lor, n. L. Whiting. Samuel Fisher.
The names OF M. J.. Hanscom and j.
T. Sherrett, Non Partisan and Republican
candidates for Town Clerk. were presen n ted
to the convention, but each declared him
self Republican and unable to indorse
the Peoples party platform.
The platform adopted is lengthy one.
h. Of th he
Populist platform OF 1892. A reduction of
the number and of the salaries OF public
officers Is demanded, and also the cessa-
tion of all censorship over literature
donated to the public libraries.
Was an Accident.
BERKELEY, CAL, March Ga Coro-
ner's jury this afternoon decided that the
death of young Claude Marx was purely
accidental. The verdict was that death
was caused by the stick thrown by Theo
Streib. but the evidence showed that the
Latter intended simply to discard a stick,
and flung it aside witho soeing the boy
near his side.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

not fight for years over a few cents on the
tax levy. but they went to work with a
will to beauty their city. Others who
spoke were D. Edward Collins. A. R. Will
son. W. D. Heiiman, B. c. Cuveliier. w.
B. Pringle, II. D. Tacott and W. Wat
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
A Short RAILROAD.

Thomas D. Riordan, Edward Lande, John J.
Quinn, James NJ. Hanley and Frank H. RAN
som have incorporated the South Fork Rail-
road Company to build road three miles long
on the banks of Flynn Creek and Albion
Creek.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
Carnenters Prosper.

The carpenters and joiners of Union No. 304
held an enthusiastic meeting last night.
seven new members were installed and prog
ress was reported.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
Brief News Items.

The Rev. H. Dharmapala of India leetured
in Stiles Hall tonight under the auspices of
the Unitarian Society on "Christianity and
Buddhism Reconciled +"
The university try-out field day, which was
TO have been held tomorrow, has been DOS t.
poned IN account of the weather.
The Rev. DIR. Maynard of ST. Johns Church,
Oakland, aud the Rev. James Curry, D. D., of
Temescal. preached ir Berkeley this evening,
the former at st. Marks Church and the lat ter
at the West Berkeley Presbyterian Church.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
FOR SAN JOSE. LOS GlTOS & SayTA CRUz

CTkAMER ALVIS0 LEAVES PIER l MON
y day. Wednesday, Friday, al 10 A. NJ. Alviso
tuesday, Thursday, saturday. at p. NJ. Freight
and Passenger. Fare between San Francisco and
Alviso soc; to San Jose, 75c. Clay ST., Pier l.
~ w, santa Clara ST., san Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-06
Two Draws Before the Reliance.

OAKLAND, CAL, March Sat the Re-
lance Club tonight the two contests were
drawn. Mike Mccormack and Harry
Woods fought eight rounds which ended
in draw. and the fight between Ned
O'Malia and Charles Golf ended in the
same manner. Both contests were spir-
tied, with the honors about evenly divided.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

Hardwick, and f. II. Chatfield, Barre.
Numerous letters of congratulation were
received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen are held in high es-
TEEN both in Randolph and Bethel, in
which town they have spent the whole of
their married life.
MIR. Owen was the son of Sias and Rox-
ana Owen and born April II, 1921, ON the
old homestead in Bethel, where he now
lives. This farm was cleared by bis father
and grandfather, Andrew Owen, one OF
the early settlers of Bethel. Mr.. Owen Sc
cured a limited education, or the best that
the times then afforded in thinly popu-
lated district. He was the second in a
family of seven sons and three daughters,
of whom three brothers and two sisters
now live.
Mrs. Ovens maiden name was Diancy
Lamb, and she was the daughter OF Runa
and Amelia Lamb and was born in john
son, April 1s, 1924.
The couple had five children born to
them, four sons and one daughter, Charles
j., who has been in the employ OF Walter
Baker Co. of Boston for the past % years (;
Fred p, who is farmer in Addison, VII
Paoina L., wife OF Dexter |. Chattield OF
Randolph; VIM. H., VINO is established in
a concreting business at Natick, Mass;
Herbert E.,who lives on the home farm to
care for his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen have seven grand
children and three great grandchildren,
all OF HON were present at this anniver-
sary, with one exception.
The above cut is reproduced through
the kindness OF the Boston Globe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

Fifty years ago last Thursday, David
Owen and Diancy Lamb were united in
marriage at Woodstock by Rev. Mr.. Kid
der, Christian clergyman OF that town.
In observance OF the golden anniversary
of that event, about 125 of the friends and
relatives of the aged couple gathered last
Thursday afternoon ana evening at their
home Just over the Bethel line Among
the visitors were two-Jasper Hazen and
Mrs. Amelia Palmer, bot of Woodstock
who attended the wedding so years before.
MIR. Owen, arrayed in the carefully treas
ured wedding suit, greeted the guests
warmly, assisted by his wife, both being
apparently in good health and spirits.
A short musical program was rendered,
including among the number an appro.
pirate solo by Miss Marcia Palmer OF Leb-
anon, N. H., and instrumental music by
the Chatfied brothers. Albert Stlckles OF
Addison made the speech in presentation
OF the numerous valuable gifts brought by
the visitors. Pearl Chattield responded
for the couple, Mr.. Owen himself follow
ing with brief remarks. Refreshments
were served and very social evening en-
sued. The home was neatly trimmed with
ferns, goldenrod and evergreen.
Visitors from places other than KAN
dolph and Bethel we're: Miss Marcia Pal
mer and Merrill Owen, Lebanon, n. H.;
Mr.. and Mrs Charles G.. Owen and son
and w. II. Owen, Boston, Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Stickles and MIR. and Mrs. +. I.
Owen and son, Addison; Mrs. Amelia Pal
mer, Mrs. VIM. Billing and son and JAS
per Hazen, Woodstock Silas Owen OF
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
Randolph Wins the Series.

The seventh game OF the season between
the Bethel and Randolph teams was played
on the home grounds Saturday. Each
team had won three games and much IN
terest centered on the rubber" which
was won by Randolph, "a to II.
The game abounded in heavy batting,
especially by Randolph. Nine two base
hits we're made. Abbott, the old Dart
mouth third baseman, VINO played with
Randolph, led in batting, closely followed
by Smith, Whitney and Lamson. Wallace
batted best for Bethel. The fielding was
fair, considering the number of chances
offered. Smith and Grove made bad muffs
but red semed themselves by other good
work. AbUott's only chance was handled
beautifully, his throw to first being
"peach." Neither pitcher was very ehec-
tive, but Newton did best. Whitney
played good game at second, his only
error being a hard chance. For Bethel,
Wallace, Mcintyre and kellhofer carried
off the fielding honors.
Neibaum's umpring caused some com
plant, one side suffering about as much
0
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
rrom ,Frisco 10 the Yellowstone.

Hume, ILL.,, Aug. "a, 'gf.
Mr.. ToR:-Returning from fosem-
40 Valley on Saturday, we once more
snent SUNDAY in San Francisco, and visit
ed. in the few days following, some places
of interest, among which was the state
university at Berkeley, Cal. The unlver.
sitv buildings are not to be compared with
our u. v. NJ. at Burlington, neither Win
our Illinois state university here at Cnam-
paign, Ill. ,,,ssior nm
We we're out by special permlssl9 Oh. On
,ha Government vessel around San Fran
cisco bsv to the Golden Gate and the sol
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
SUMMARY.

Earned runs, Randolph Is, Bethel 2;
two. base hits, Abbott 2, Lamson 2, Whit
ney, Grove, Smith, Wallace, Reed; bases
stolen, A bbott 8, Newton 2, Bean, Grove,
Hodges, Kendall, Wallace; bases on called
balls, by Newton A, Lewis 8; hit by pitch
ed ball, Whitney, Grove; struck out, oy
Newton 6, Lewis 1; passed balls, Bean 2,
Wallace 8; time of game, 2 hours, 40 MIN
uteS.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-09-16
A COWARDLY DEED.
on the Life of General Porfirio Diaz
by Spanard.

bulletin dispatch this
assassin made attempt this morning
poign a
ne o
Specialized mtoth raid.
OF
with dagger in his hand and
walking Minister
handed
soldiers chief Veuez refused
a
concerning
n6cent The people crowds stand in