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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
LOS ANGELES LABOR PROBLEM.
Merchants and Manufactures Assocfn-
ton Prosecuting Relief

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 1.-The
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
tion of this city has taken hold of the
labor problem in earnest. At meeting
of the executive committee tonight plans
were perfected for tine thorough prosecu-
tion of relief work. Under auspices of the
ASSOCIATION subscription papers are being
circulated to obtain money with which to
give imm ediate employment to- large
umber of men in connection with Griffith
Park and the boulevard. Excellent results
have thus far been obtained, and there is
every reason to believe that the PROPOSE
ton will be very successful. The associa-
ton has received guarantees of $500
from the business men in the city and the
canvassers say that they will have $4,000
pledged before the sun sets tomorrow
afternoon.
The call for m ass meeting at Hazards
Pavilion next Wednesday evening to con-
slider this question has been issued by the
Mayor. 1t is a lengthy document but
timely throughout. In it the Mayor re-
hearses the facts with which the unem-
ployed have made the public familiar.
He refers to the issuing OF bonds as a So
luton of the difficulty, but advises the
raising OF money and clothing at once by
subscription as we'll. The call abounds
with appeals to all to help the. unem-
ployed by attendance at and active parfi-
cipation in the mass m Getting.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
SALE OF A RAADS8URG MlXE
Syndicate of San Francisco Capitalists
Purchases the Butte

LOS ANGELES. CAL, March An
other big mining deal has just been nego-
tiated at Randsburg. :. This is the. sale of
the Butte mine to a syndicate. of San
Francisco men. The consideration is
$4,000 with first payment of $40, 900.
The Butte is one OF the oldest mines in
the camp, and probably more gold has
been taken from it than from any other
mine there Development work has been
done on nearly the entire length. The
east ana west shafts are 1900 feet apart
and there are six other shafts with q
depth of from SO to 100 feet each. The
west-end 81 aft is down $50 feet, with 90
inch vein of rich ore on the footwall and
an S-inch vein on the hanging wall. This
shaft was sunk for the first 100 feet per-
pendicularly. crossing the vein, which
lies on an angle of ~ degrees. Then a
crosscut was made to reach the vein.
When the ore was struck in the crosscut
the vein was five feet in thickness.
A crew of men is at work in the upraise
at the 100 level 10 connect the shaft with
an air shaft some 80 feet distant, and as
soon as this connection is made a contract
will be let to sink the main shaft 1UO feet
deeper, when a crosscut from the bottom
will strike the ore vein 400 feet from the
surface. The ore now being hoisted ASSAYS
S84 per ton, and as this is all free milling
the mill return should reach 80 per cent
of the assay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
FIGHTING IN CRETE.
Erash Flames Add Horror to the War
fare on the Disturbed

CANEA, CRETE March Reports have
been received to-day of skirmishes in
many parts OF the island. A mum Der of
houses have been burned, in some cases
the fires having been started by Chris
tians and in Others by Moslems.
The various Beys requested Tewfk
Pasha, the new military governor of the
island, to invoke the aid of the Sultan to
save the Mussulmans in the different
towns that are besieged by the insur-
gents.
He replied that the Sultan was power
less to act, and that any appeal in behalf
Of their endangered. co-rellgionists must
be made to the powers.
A dispatch from Selino, the interior
town which is in a state of siege, states
that the insurgents. have captured Fort
Stavaros, which commands the village of
Cadano, where the Consuls were recently
fired upon by the Christians, though they
were bearing white flag.
The garrison of the fort, mum bering 800
m en-, were made prisoners. The Moslem
officials have conferred with the British
Consul with a:view to securing their re-
lease.
The news from Seino is very grave and
dered by the powers the place will soon
have to capitulate. This fact has caused
the greatest excitement among the Mos
lens here, who fear the capture of the
town by the insurgents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
East Portland, Or, boasts of one Of the

East Portland, Or, boasts of one of the
prettiest Margarettes in the land. This
sweet little girl is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Schnider. of 2S2 Crosby street, East
Portland. Or. AS you see her in this pic.
ture you see her in the flesh. Her cheeks;
are plump, her eyes bright, and there is
color in her cheeks. There is not mark,
a blot or blemish to spoil the beautiful
contour of the face. The reason is given
that she has been using joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla. Marguerite sends her love
to California, and.tells of her delight with
joys Vegetable Sarsaparila.
Marguerite is 'winsome, bright, and 10
easily the prettiest Marguerite in the coun-
try. l spoke to her father. Misplace of
business is at 33 Fourth street, Portland.
He came out of his office especially to tell
me of the great good joys Vegetable Sar-
saparila had done for the family. "It is"
said he, 'the family medicine now, and
we propose always to keep this remedy in
the house" He advised me to visit many
other houses in Portland and / would
learn of wonderful things that had been
done by Joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla. He
said he knew. of case of scrofuia that was
completely cured by this great blood med.
ic;ne. 3:
BY the way, a remarkable thing in Port
land is that there are no substitutes here.
People are not putting up something Just
as good" and of course when you ask for
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla you get it
without murmur The truth il they are
not cutting the price, .and druggists make
rational profit, therefore do not feel in.
cl:ned to cheat people. 1t is good idea
to publish this letter As written.
HENRY TILLMAN.
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dow in the cab as he left the house. and
from the opening waved his hand and
Mrs. Mckinley her handkerchief.
At the depot the crowd about the sta
ton was packed for squares by people
who struggled Intellectually to get
near the train, which was guarded
by the companies of militia. AS the
President elect and Mrs. Mckinley
stepped upon the rear platform of their
private car, the shouts and cheers of the
people again arose. Major Mckinley seated
his wife just inside the door and stepped
upon the platform. The cheering was re-
peated, but quickly subsidized when the
President-elect signaled the people to be
quiet. He addressed them as follows:
"My nei hbors and friends and fellow
citizens: On the eve of de eparture to the
seat of Government, soon to assume the
duties OF an arduous responsibility as
great as can devolve upon any man,
nothing could give me greater pleasure
than this farewell greeting-this evidence
of your friendship and sympathy, your
good willard l am sure of the prayers of
all the people with whom I have lived SO
long and whose confidence and esteem
are dearer to me than any other earthly
honors.
ITO all OF us the future is as sealed
book; but if 1 can, by official act or ad-
ministration or utterance, in any degree
add to the comfort and well being of our
splendid citizenship and the prosperity of
our beloved country. will give the best
and most unselish efforts of my life.
Loud and continuous applause and cries
of We know you will. Major. ,"
''The assumption of the Chief Magistracy
is of such grave importance that partisan
ship can not blind the judgment or accept
any other considerations but for t he pub
lie good of all to every par ty and every
section. With this thought uppermost in
my mind l reluctantly take leave Of my
friends and my neighbors, cherishing in
my heart the sweetest memories and the
tenderest thoughts of my old home-my
homo now and | trust my home hereafter,
so long as live. Tremendous applause.
'f thank you and bid you all good BY"
[Another round of applause.
When he closed there was a frantic
effort to reach Major Mckinley. but the
train was signaled to leave. AS it moved
out of the station the rain, whi ch had
OS6u GuTedlcnlHR CNCulitRs UcSou W
fall. DR.. Phillips, the family physician.
gave the President-elect clean bill of
health, and said he seemed to be in excel
lent condition to withstand the strain and
fatigue incident to the Inauguration. Mrs.
Mckinley is IN fairly good health.
. The Presidential train arrived here
about o'clock. 1t consists of seven
handsome cars. The first is a com bina-
tion smoking and baggage car. the second
q dinfng-car the third the Pullman car
.'Elkton,". which will be occupied by
members of the press; the fourth is
Pullman named "The Arden; the fifth
is also Pullman, called the "Delphos''
Then comes the private car, No. sos, and
occupied by Major McKinIey's mother,
Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley; Mrs.
Abner Osborne, mother of General Will
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
TAX ON NEVADA MINES.
Carson Editor CLAIMS The Horcross 6W
:. VIII Benefit Only Few
, cnoHojiefe re

CARSON. NRv.. March IA Carson
daily will publish fhe following to-mor-
row: Assembly bill "a, providing for, an
extra tax on the product of mines. intro
duced by Norcross of Washoe, one of
the smoothest jobs ever engineered in the
Nevada Legislature, although it is be-
lieved that Mr.. NorcIoss introduced 1t in
good faith, without then knowing the size
of the grab behind il. 1t is nothing more
than a scheme on the part of script dealers
in San Francisco to realize big profit out
of bonds in Lincoln County.
In 1873 Lincoln County issued bonds to
the extent of $3.50, 900. bearing 10 per cent
interest. Interest and principal now
amount to $600,0O0. In 1895 no interest
had been paid and no part ofthe princi-
pal. For ten years prior to 1895 the COM
missloners Of Lincoln County failed to
levy. any tax to meet the payment on
these bonds. and the holdersss Sutro &
Bros. and the estate of Nicholas Luning,
sued the county in the United States
Court and obtained judgment for
$500, 0,eO0
The bill will impose tax on the leading
mine In Lincoln. County, the De Lamar,
and 1t is hoped to cinch the company, to
such ap extent that the taxes will make
the bonds worth. the amount of the judg-
ment. In doing this every other produc.
tive mine in the State is sacrificed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
NEW ERA FOR SAN JOSE.
Opening of the Wooian Mills Marks the
Beginning of Prosperous
Period

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1.-The San
Jose Woolen Mills resumed operation this
morning after remaining idle since the
middle of last September. A force of
eighty men, women and girls went to
work, and this number will be increased
to 100 by Wednesday night. At the end
of the week fully 125 hands will be en-
ployed. with the prospect of a further in.
crease before the spring season closes.
When the mill closed in Septem ber
there was no demand for its output, but
since the Presidential election the trade in
wool cloths has picked up until the pros
poets for the steady operation of the mill
are brighter than they have been for sew
eral years.
The mill has the contract for supplying
the striped cloth for the convicts' suits for
the California State prisons at Folsom ana
San Quentin.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
Unnatural Parents Placed
Under Arrest at.
Fresno.
Charged With Abandoning a
Child to the Uncertain For.
tunes Of a Founding,
The Accused Father a Railway Er..
gineer Who Has Com.
Portable HON..

FRESNO. CAL, March IA. H. Myers
and wife were arrested in this city by
Deputy Sheriff Timmins tonight fol
abandoning their babe on the doorstep oi
Rev. ]. Raugh's residence in Selma one
morning about two weeks ago. Myers is
an engineer on the Southern Pacific Rail
road, and his many friends are much sur.
prised over his arrest, shortly before tn g
arrival of the southbound passenger.
train, on which it was Mrs. Myers inten-
ton to 60 70 Los Angeles.
She and her husband had about finished
packing her belongings preparatory to her
departure when the Deputy Sheriff called.
Timmins arrested the husband and wife
at the instance of Constable w. M. Spen-
Ger of Selma, who spent the day in this
city. That officer has been quietly work
ing on the case since the morning when
Rev. Mr.. .Baugh found the little. one on
his front doorstep. The babe was tucked
in among its wearing apparel inside va
lise. through the top of which holes had
been cut to admit air. Rev. Mr.. Baugh
has large family of his own, and he was
adverse to an increase.
Spencer stated tonight that he had con-
elusive evidence against Myers and Mrs.
Myers. He gained his clew. through a
woman in Selma, who had made. the
clothing in which the babe was wrapped
when found.
The constable brought the baby to this
city with him to show it to Mrs; Myers
when she should be arrested, to see if her
motherly instinct would not assert itself.
His plan worked very successfully, and
the mother received her little one gladly.
The youngster is about months old.
healthy and vigorous.
Neither Myers nor his wife would make
any statement to- might. Their reason for
wanting to get rid of their child can only
be conjectured. Mr.. Myers has been
earning good salary on the railroad and
lives very comfortably. When arrested,
both prisoners took matters very coolly
and appeared not to be surprised at all.
1t is believed that they had been in
formed of the Investigations conducted by
Constable Spencer.
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liam o borne; Miss Helen Mckinley, a
sister of the President-elect; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Morse of San Francisco, Mrs.
Morse being a niece of Governor McKin-
ley; James Mckinley, nephew of the
President. elect, and Mrs Clarence Chafee.
The last car on the train is private car
No. 38, which belongs to Superinten
Miller of the Panhandle division of the
Pennsylvania railroad. Major Mckinley
has used it on occasions. 1t is q hand
some car, beautifully furnished and deco
rated and built with uncommon solidity.
Besides Major and Mrs. Mckinley there
are three guests in the car-Mrs. Maria
Saxton, Mrs. McKinley's aunt, who is
going to live in the White House, and
Captain and Mrs McWilliams OF Chicago.
Mrs. McWiIliams is a cousin of Mrs. Nc
Kinley.
The first Pullman car Is occupied by
members OF the press. In the next car are
General Garrettson, Henry c. Rouse and
Webb G.. Hayes of Cleveland, who with
Captain H. o. Heistand form the COM
mittee in char of the train. Others in
this car are: Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, Secre-
tary Boyle and Mrs. Boyle, Stenographer
c. o. Cooper, the family physician, DR..
Phillips and the Rev. G. e. Manchester
and wife-Dr. Manchester being the pas
tor of the church which Major Mckinley
attends. Others in this car are James
Floyd, Minnie Lancroft, Fred Jones,
Thomas Hunt, James Daley and Victor
Grodt.
In the third Pullman car are Mr.. and
Mrs. M. C. Barber. Mrs. Barber is a sis
ter of Mrs. Mckinley. With them are
Katherine, Ida, James and William Nc
Kinley Barber. Among the other occu-
pants of this car are Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan
of Cleveland, Mrs. Duncan being sister
of the President Mrs. Ella M. Dun
can, Miss Sarah Duncan and Mr.. and Mrs
Seward Bowman. Mrs. Bowman is a
niece of Major Mckinley. Among other
friends of Major Mckinley in this car
are: Joseph P. Smith, Captain and Mrs.
II. O. Heistand, B. S. Mckinley, an uncle
of the President-elect, and Mrs. George
Frease.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
KOREA; CRETE AND CUBA.
Pertinent Questions in the British Com
mons Replied To BY Under Secre-
fnrY cUczor

LONDON, ENG, March LIN the House
of Commons to-day Sir Charles Went
worth Dixie asked the Government
whether they had any information that
the King of Korea is under the protection
of Russia; that the Korean military are
being drilled by Russian officers, and
whether, in the opinion of the Govern
ment, the action OF Russia in Korea is con-
sistent with the pledge given by that
power when England abandoned Port
Hamilton.
George N Curzon, Under Secretary for
Foreign Affairs, said in reply that it W as
true that some Kor an troops we're being
instructed by Russian officers. The King
of Korea he adoed, left the Russian lega-
ton on February 20 and returned to the
palace. Nothing was happening, Mr.. Cur
Zon said, that could be regarded as being
at variance with the guarantee given by
Russia in 1886 that she would not take
possession of any Korean territory.
Mr.. Curzon made a statement to the
House in regard to tie situation in Crete,
in which he said thai instructions had
been given to the admiral commanding
the British warships in Cretan waters 10
prevent as far as possible any acts of ag-
gressiveness on the part of the com batants
in the island, In line with these instruc-
tions, he said, the admirals comm anding
the several squadrons had issued procla-
nation declaring their purpose to oppose
any hostile acts on the part of Greeks,
Turks or Cretans by the presence of war.
ships at any point where disturbances
may occur. In regard to Selino, MIR. Cur
zon said, the situation was critical, and
four warships had been sent TO the relief
of the beleaguered garrisons and to facili-
tate the departure of refugees. Mr.. Cur
zon added that Colonel Vassos, COM
manding the Greek army of occupation,
had promised to send an officer to induce
the insurgents TO allow the departure of
the blockaded Turkish troops, and dis
patch just received from Canea announce
that that officer had already been sent by
the Greek commander.
Patrick O'Brien (Nationalist) asked the
Government whether they had communi-
Gated with the United States or any Eu-
ropean power concerning the disturbed
state of Cuba and asked for information
whether the Government would use their
good offices with a view of securing the
freedom of that island.
Mr.. CurZon replied that the Govern
ment had had no communication with
the United States or any other power con-
cernlng Cuba and he was not aware that
there was any intention on the part of
Great Britain to use her good offices to
bring about a settlement of the Cuban
troubles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02
Looted. a ca .areras Mine.

STOCKTON, CAL, March .1-Frank
Baldwin was arrested this afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff on a charge of grand lar
ceny. DR.. de Vinhey and. Rev. Mr.. Briggs
of this city, the former a relation of
BaIdwin's, were interested in mine in
Calaverass County. Briggs bought his
partners interest, but Bald win was re-
tanned as an ;employe at the mine.
During the absence of the watchman, it is
claimed, he dismantled the engine. taking
away plates, oilcups, and, other parts
valued at over 500. Some of the missing
pieces were found where Baldwin worked.
He claims that he took them under direc-
ton of some one who he supposed had
authority to order him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02

verslty of Cambridge to consider the
question of granting degrees to women
was presented to the university authorizes
to-day. Though the committee are not
for admitting women to mem bership In
ths university they recommend that the
by sf diploma IN upon women who have passed
the final tripos, and in due course such
women NAV proceed to the degree OF Mas
ter Of Arts. The committee also decided
tiiat the university NAV grant honorary
degrees in arts, law, letters, SCIENCE ano
.mnsic tn women who have not complied
wiTb usuaI conditions but who have been
for such degrees by the
counsel of the senate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02

penses in the Hoey-Powers election con-
test cases. The Assembly ordered that
$500 be paid for new furniture and carpets
for the Assem- bly,.
The Senate amendments to the bill to
transfer the Yountvlle Soldiers Home to
the control of the State were concurred in
and the bill was passed, and now goes to
the Governor for his signature. The same
action was taken regarding the civil rights
bill.
The Stratton primary election law as
amended was passed. and Caminetti gave
tie usual notice OF reconsideration.
Mcclellan introduced resolution to
have com mittee of five appointed to in
vestigate the charges of bribery made by
the San Francisco Examiner. Adopted.
This afternoon Keegan offered resolu-
ton giving the Committee on Investiga-
ton full power 10 send for persons and
papers, TO administer oaths, to examine
witnesses and to perform all other heces-
sary acts for the examination of the
charges. The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
The following bills were passed as
amended: Creating commission for the
promo otion of uniform legislation through
out the United States; regulating the ar
bitrary assessment of property not re-
turned to the Assessor; placing the opera
ton of the Folsom State rock-crusher
plant in the hands of the State. and fixing
the price of crushed rock at 30 cents per
ton. Upon rollcall on the last-named bill
it received 43 eyes and % noes. The ayes
benc Insult cient to pass the bill, u call of
the House was demanded. DIbble changed
his vote from no to aye, and gave notice
of reconsideration.
The Assembly went into committee of
the whole to consider the general .appro-
priations bill. Dryden offered an amend
ment to the item providing for the mus
tering in Of five additional companies in
Southern California. The amendment
struck out the appropriation for these
companies, amounting to $4,000. The
amendment was carried after long dis
cussion.
During the evening recess the Speaker
appointed the following Assembiymen as
mem bers of the investigating committee:
Clarke, Hill, Mead, Belshaw and Ryan.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-02

in the larger towns. A number
of the chief cities of the State do not hold
elections at this time. but are under spe-
cial charters. In Cttum wa the Democrats
carried the entire city for the first time in
years.
CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa. March L.
The pubicans elected George A. Lin
coin Mayor for a second term and also
elected the Treasurer.
IOWA CITY. Iowa March 1.-The city
election to-day was the most closely con-
tested for years. The Repu blicans were
successful. Democrats eiected the Trea-
surer and Assessor 1t was the most sweep
ing Republican victory in many years.
The chief issue was more rigid enforce
ment of the municipal law.