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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

of candidates for the two positions Of As- sociate Justice of the Supreme Court are not well received.
 Even aside from the attitude of the cor porations the contest for these two places will be spirited one and on point or immediate interest may surpass the fight that is to be made for the place at the head of the ticket. So far as known there are no less than fifteen candidates Tn the field for the nomination They are T. B. Mcfarland and w. c. Van Fleet, the tn- cumbents. w. N. Clark and Waldo M York of Los Angeles, B. s. Torrence 2f San Diego, J. R. Webb of Fresno, B. I: Williams of Ventura, George B.. Cole of San Bernardino, F. M .Angellotti of Marin. Edward Sweeney of Shasta. Stanley A. Smith of Sierra, A. J. Buckles of Solano; John c. Gray of Butte, J. E. Ellison or Tehama and R. c. Rust of Amador.
 A majority of these men are not con sidered as prominent candidates. Or the others 1t appears from present indications n that the race is between Judge " C. Van Fleet and Judge B. T; Williams. Both are well and favorably known throughout the State. Judge Williams chances are considered particularly good, for the reason that it is generally con ceded that the southern portion Of the State should have a representative on the Supreme Court bench His friends de clare that he will have the support or majority of the southern delegation.
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compel the convention to adopt a resolu- ton restricting the selection of the gu- bernatorial nominee as indicated.
 The scheme has been variously discussed to-day and has constituted one of the most important preliminary events of the convention. Involved in the affair is also the purpose of having the convention rec ommend that the United States Senator be chosen from some one of the Southern counties In this way it is hoped to di- vide even the followers of Gage himself, although the prospect of doing this is conceded to be extremely small. If the plan is carried out as it has been outlined and formed the first great test vote of the convention will be made before the gubernatorial contest has apparently been made. All of the opponents of Gage real ize that their chance of victory is not en- couraging as long as the man from Los he now enjoys. With him out of the way, the others would have a better fighting chance.
 Pardee and Brown held a conference on the matter this morning und agreed In a general way to the terms of their attack upon the common foe. There was sor 9 discussion also looking to the withdrawal of either Brown or Pardee in favor of the other in the event that either saw his prospect of success lost No understand ing could be reached on this point as neither Brown nor Pardee cares to place himself at present in the light of fearing defeat. On the question of uniting against the Southern aSpirant there was very lit tie argument. The other candidates were sounded, and found to be really favorable to the plot that may give Gage consider able annoyance. as it has already occa- stoned his friends not little uneasiness.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
He's Back to the Scene of His Triunnphs and Defies
 the Sunstroke.
The Republicans Are There to Name Ticket and Not to Indorse One Fixed U D by
 Somebody EIse
By Henry James.

There are symptoms that the present | is not a railroad year.
 Impressions one receives by floating among the delegates vary somewhat according to the part of the State the delegates happen to represent but that there Is a general spirit of buoy ancy Is apparent. That there should be confidence is not strange, for the fame of last weeks convention, with its bickerings, it's personalities and it's absurdities would of itself infuse cour- age into the opposition, while the Re- pubilcans are here fer the purpose of nominating a ticket and not to in- dorse a ticket nominated for them by party with which they have made a pretense of fusing.
 Among the many courtesies received at the hands of SacramentanS was the tender to newspaper men of tickets good for a hack ride This was done in delicate appreciation of the fact that newspaper men are often in hurry and do not always have small money or the time to write check. The re- pOrterS made no extraordinary draft upon this hospitality, only using the tickets in case of emergency. The managing editor of the Examiner was different. He sent a demand for ten tickets, which were given. Then he took a long ride detained the hack for half an hour and at last refused to give the driver more than one of the ten tickets. As a result the driver com- plained to the entertainment commit tee, and the Lawrence shortage was made good. But the committee failed to manifest any sign of pleasure.
 While the gathering is peaceful it does not lack the military element. General Dickinson is here. He wears no clanking sword, nor has he brought armed cohorts with him to be used in amusing the strikers. He Is handi- capped by the absence of strikers. Somebody might create a Dickinson boom by starting a strike and giving the warrior chance to organize him. self. Doubtless when he stepped from the cars and looked about him his mind carried him back to other days Once more he was in command, again there was the tramp of soldiers as he led them to victory or death or place where the foe couldn't get at them.
 All this is ancient history now, yet IL WOulQ De pity IG nave II over shadowed by more recent history
 There Is a manifest tendency to talk about achievements in foreign lands and to forget Dickinson's achievement right on the spot. Yet nothing done in Cuba was equal to 1t. No hero in front of Santiago ever wrested from fate glory of the Dickinson brand. It is unique. He came to drive the strikers, and when he found that they were not in humor to be driven, retreated with a fearless dash. That was bravery Any other commander would have been afraid of being guyed to death. He did not stop to barley, but accepted the judgment of the foe. Now he comes to the scene of his triumphs, clad in the habiliments of civil life. He is sus- pected of being in search of a boom,
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO. Aug. 22.-Doubtless there are hotter places than Sacramento.
 To impress such belief upon any of the perspiring delegates here would be impossible. Nobody seems to mind the heat much. Every brow is wet with honest sweat, but politics is being done just the same. No candidate is so sure of success that he is resting. No rooter thinks he can yet afford to stop shouting.
 When Gage delegation marched along with banners and whoOping a 'Pardee delegation lined up and whooped as loudly.
 But while the rivalry Is keen it is all good -natured. There is no hurling of epithets, and if anybody entertains the opinion that anybody else is a liar he refrains from saying so. This reti- cence overlooks a precedent estab- lished by the unhappy Democracy last week.
 The interior of the pavilion remains about as it was for the first conven- ton. A few decorations have been add ed and the pictures or party leaders have been replaced by a different set of leaders. That of Washington re- mains, because both parties think well of his memory.
 The conduct of the second conven- tion, however, will ta on a different scale. There is more enthusiasm, and it does not depend for it's sustenance on forlorn hope or the scheme of get ting a rival delegation busted There is to be vocal as well as instrumental music. The determination has been un- officially reached that when t. band plays The Star spangled Banner" some attention shall be paid the fact. It is also planned to project into the proceedings and platform enough patriotism to demonstrate that there is some purpose in life beyond scram- bling for office.
 Despite the fact that adherents of the various candidates express confi- dence, the dispassionate observer has no difficulty in realizing the inevitable disappointment which must come to one side or the other, and the possi- bility that none of the lightning rods now prominently in view may draw. No matter how lofty the declaration that the choice of a convention will be, also the choice of the defeated minority, there is a savor f bitterness in defeat, and sometimes this advance fervor of partisan loyalty oozes.
 It has been noted with regret that the railroad push, as an indication that the railroad is no longer in poli- tics, is on hand Perhaps these gentle men came for the purpose Of guarding against the chance that some of the understrappers already here might make a mistake, and, impelled by force of habit, stray into forbidden fields. Their purpose may be high and holy, but a contrary opinion exists. It exists to such an extent that the candidate with the corporation behind him will think a freight train has struck him by the time the convention has com pleted it's operation of dancing on his political corpse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

orated chandelier are festoons of ever greens and gold flowers, and red, white and blue bunting. which make a pretty background for the silken flags that are affixed to the walls of the room. Potted plants and cut flowers help to add beauty to the room, which is said to be model of the decorative art.
 The adjoining apartment is similarly decorated. In the corner is a large white is ladled out by an obltgfng servant. Al though the different candidates solicit, ing the nomination of Governor have opened similar apartments and offer tempting and cooling drinks, they have not become as popular as the headquar- ters of the local Republican clubs.
 Tomorrow night a surprise Is In store for the visiting Republicans. The fol- lowing gentlemen, composing a commit district clubs, have arranged a high jinks and reception in their honor: pr. F. F. Tebbitts, president; c. w. Haub vice. president Frank Whitmore. Harry Rog- CTS. w. H. Govan, W. R. Hall, J. J. Stuff ford, Emmett Phillips and W. D. Knight.
 The affair will be held in the old pa vilion. corner of Sixth and M streets, and a good time is expected. An excellent programme. suitable to the occasion will be presented, and the amber fluid will flow in quantity. The arrangements are have been issued by the committee. The evenings entertainment Is scheduled to begin at o'clock. At what hour it will end no one is as yet able to say. If the efforts of those in charge to give the del- egates a good time is a criterion, the links will not be concluded until the wee sma' hours in the morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
THE GLAD HAND.
Sacramento Republicans Extend It to
 the Delegates Arriving.


 CALI. HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 22.-That the Republicans are duly appreciative of the honor con- ferred on their city by the Republican party holding its big convention here has been shown on numerous occasions, but further signs of this feeling were made manifest to-day.
 Two large rooms in the Golden Eagle profusely decorated were opened under inc auspices of the Republican clubs of this city during the afternoon and even- ing. Visiting delegates called and were warmly greeted and also treated, nroved cool and inviting. The decora- lions were equal to those seen at the con- vention hall, and were favorably com mented on. A snow white floor first at tracts the eye of the visitor On the Se,t William Mckinley. the beloved standard bearer of the party; Admiral Dewey, the hero of Manila Bay, and of Schley and Sampson, the naval victors
 Suspended from the top of gayly dec
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Spelling a Candidate.

T. Carl Spelling is another candidate for Congressman from the Fourth District He was nominated recently by a conven- ton calling Itself the Regular Democratic Congressional convention which met at B'ne B'rith Hall on August 13.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Santa Rosa Democrats.

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 22.-At the Demo- cratic county convention held here to-day, the following nominations were made: Sheriff, Frank P. Grace, Santa Rosa; Clerk, A. F. Domino, Cloverdale; District Attorney, T. J. Butts, Santa Rosa; Au- ditor and Recorder. F. L. Wright Guerne- vile; Superintendent of Schools. Miss Minnie Coulter. Santa Rosa; Treasurer, M B. Goshen, Petaluma; Assessor, Frank E. Dowd, Lakeville; Surveyor. O.. c. Huebner, Healdsburg; Coroner and Pub lie Administrator. Si Hilgerloh Healds- burg; State Senator, William J. Hotch- kiss, Windsor; Assemblyman, Tenth Dis trict E. c. Hinshaw, Bloomfield Assem- blyman Seventeenth District, William F. Cowan Santa Rosa Hon. E. B. Drees of Petaluma was chairman of the con- vention and Charles c. Pool of Windsor secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS. DEALERS DAY.

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Came to Our Rescue

The people of Wilmington have
reason to feel grateful to the white
men of North Carolina for their prompt
offers to help when the riot began on
Thursday. The fact is established that
any white community hat need aid
to maintain the supremacy of the
white man can get it, and get it cheer
fully and promptly. That we did not
need it at this time, does not diminish
the feeling Of gratitude to our white
brothers. May they never need a re-
ciprocation, but, if they do, it will be
forthcoming. Among the communi-
ties that spoke quickly and in no I'M
certain tones, we wish to mention
Lumberton. MaXton, and Laurinburg.
When the fighting commenced, a tele-
gram was sent from here to the au-
thOrities of the Seaboard Air Line
asking that a train be made ready to
cOme to Wilmington at once. Before
the wires had ceased clicking, came
the following. Stop the train at
LumbertOn for forty men with Win
chesters," and then, "MaXtOn has 159
red shirts who want to get on the
train" while Laurinburg was not be-
hind with an offer of fifty Winchesters
with her best man carrying them.
They were all assured that the white
men of Wilmington were masters Of
the situation, but train was being
| gotten ready for the military. So de-
termined, however, were some of the
Laurinburg people that p Of them
boarded the train as it moved through
Laurinburg, where it did not stop, and
came to MaXtOn, and were only dis
suaded from coming further by the
information that We were all right,
and the military was only needed to
| assist in maintaining order. Blood
is thicker than water"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Deafness Cannot be Cured

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reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There is only one way TO cure Deaf
ness. and that is by constitutional
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ing Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets infamed o have a rum
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when it is entirely closed Deafness is
the result. and unless the iniamma-
ton can b taken L and this tube
restored = its normal condition, hear
ing viii be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by ca
tarrh. which is nothing but an infiam-
ed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Ask any druggist for a free Pe-ru-na Almanac for the year 1899
Investigating Cervera

Exhaustive Investigations are being
| made by Spain to determine the cause
and to place the blame for the d~estruc-
ton of her fleets at Manila and at San
tiago. These Investigations are being
conducted by the supreme council Of
| war and marine, according to Informal
ton which has been received here and
they are expected to cover at least ten
months.
Admira CerVera, who is conducting
his own defence, objected, when he ap-
peared, to the presence of Admiral
Martinez Espinosa as a member of the
council, for the reason that the latter
was a member Of the junta of admirals
Of the navy which ordered the depart
ure of the fleet from Cape Verde. 1t is
not known whether the objection will
be sustained, since similar objections
might be filed against other members
of the commission who also participate
ed in the consideration of order to ma
| val commanders.
I understand that it has been deter
mined by the Spanish government to
direct Captain-General Blanco to ap-
pear before the council and explain
Admire CeVera's charge tha he was
responsible for sending the fleet from
the harbOr to certain destruction.
1t will be recalled hat Admiral Ger
vera in his report alleged that in pro-
ceedlng to Santiago he had acted under
the orders of Captain-General Blanco,
n that, Notwithstanding his telegram
pointing out that his fleet would BE-
destroyed if it left the harbor, Captain
Connro1 P1annn djractoH that tho cnrtin
be made. Had the fleet remained in
the harbor the history of the campaign,
Admiral CerVera believes, would have
been very different.
Friends of Admiral CerVera in the
Spanish avy uphold that officer in his
objection to Admiral Espinosa's con-
%tinuance as a member Of the council.
| One Of these gentlemen is thus quoted
in the dispatches received here: "Ad-
miral Cervera considered the fleet I'M
der his command lost from the mo-
ment that he was ordered to leave
Cape Verde and proceed to the West
Indies. Therefore, SO far as he is con-
cerned, all those who were members of
the board of admirals which ordered
such departure are Objectionable as
members of the supreme council, for
they, primarily, are responsible for the
| destruction Of his fleet"
Testimony is being taken relative to
the destruction Of Admiral Montojo's
fleet and that Spanish officer will be
required to state explicitly the work
he performed in anticipation of battle
under orders given him by the Madrid
government. Already the Spanish pa
pers indicate that the sailors will be
cleared of blame, though the military
Investigation into the surrender OF
Santiago may result in holding some
one responsible for the success Of the
American army.-Washington Cores
, pOndence New York Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

New York, November 11.-Through
the unlocked for impulsiveness and
stupidity of his brother Jack" Dave
Sullivan, the little Irish pugiiist. lost
his bout with Geo. Dixon, the colored
featherweight champion. tonight at the
LenoX Athletic Club. The lads were
matched to go twenty-five rounds at
122 pounds and for nine rounds Dixon
had the call. He was Sullivan's mas
ter in nearly every instance, but in the
tenth round he more than ~outpointed
his adversary. a left hand hook from
Dixon, which caught Sullivan OF the
head, almost put Dave out of business.
but he pulled himself together only TO
go to the floor near the rope from a
push. While Dave was trying to re-
gain his feet Jack jumped in through
h ropes and then ran back again.
A moment later, just as Dave stood
erect, Jack jumped into the ring again
and a over TO the referee and shout
ed as he ran: Time is up" Time is
up" Jimmy Colville, of Boston,. who
was referee, spoke to the time keeper,
who said: 1.-TWO forty only and then
COlville waved his hands so as to tell
every one that the bout was over. Sui
liVan appealed to the referee to let him
continue, u COlville's hands were
tied and under the rules he had no al
tentative. Sullivan was not beaten
when the fiasco occurred and would
undoubtedly have gone on for several
rounds, but Dixon had such an adj
vantage at the time that there is no
question as to what the decision would
have been.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Philadelphia's Bribery Scandal
Washington Post

Mr.. Stevenson, in his letter of resig-
nation as a member of the common
council of Philadelphia, say that vice
appears to be at such d high premium
in Philadelphia that honest men are at
a disadvantage" The acquittal Of Pc
ter E. Smith Of the charge of Offering
to bride Councilman Stevenson in the
interest of the Schuylkill Valley Water
Company furnished the occasion for
Stevenson, who had personally made
the charge, to retire from the position
Of municipal legislator. An alibi let
the defendant out. His accuse and
three other persons all testified to a
conversation held at a certain time
and place. Had the jury accepted that
evidence, the conviction of Smith must
nav followed. But the defendant and
a number of his friends swore positive
ly that Smith was at another place at
the time Of the alleged bribery.
Here is a clear case Of conspiracy
and perjury on one side or the other.
Either Stevenson and his witnesses
conspired to convict an innocent man
by a false swearing, or Smith and his
friends c~onspired to commit perjury
in order that the accused might escape
conviction. In. either case a number
of persons have committed an infa-
nous crime. and ought to be in the
p~enitentiary.
The Post does not propose TO retry
this case. The defendant has been &C
quilted by a jury Of his peers, and that
ends the matter. The Post has 10
knowledge on which to base an opinion
as to which side told the truth and
which lied, beyond the fact of the &C
Quittal. But, whatever the unknown
| facts may be, Mr.. S~tevenson's resigna-
| ton was in order.
| There are three other men against
whom indictments are pending for al
| legged bribery in connection with the
| ~Schuylkill Valley water bill. The ali
was full Of scandals while that meas
| ure was pending. Not an honest man
| can be found in Philadelphia VINO does
not fully believe that there was brl-
berry on a large scale. VIII this &C.
| Gu:ttal end the matter? And will there
| be no attempt to locate and punish the
| perjury thu must have been c0mmit
| ted in the Smith case? Il It true. a.
| stated by one Of the great legal lights
. Of the country a few months ago. ina
/ perjury Is resorted q in a majority Of
! rriolSH