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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
ANTI CIVIL SERVICE. The League Sends an Address to the
 Convention
The following circular has been sent to the Republican State Convention:

The following circular has been sent to the Republican State Convention:
 The Republican Anti-Civil Service League of California begs to remind the delegates com prising the nominating convention of the Re Dublican party that there is expected of them d plain unequvocal declaration in the plat form adopted at Sacramento in line with the action of the Republicans of Ohio and Penn svlyania in reference to the so-called civil service system in Federal offices. Thousands of earnest Republicans throughout the State awake to the necessity of some definite action in this matter The Anti-Civil Service League Ia orRanized to concentrate and solidify the nrevailing sentiment In opposition to this un- American system .,, leepue who have been unjustly removed to make room for Cleveland's civil service pro- teges join us in this communication and ask vo91 to insert plank in the platform in oppo- sftIon to this system if you wish to save the Remblican party from ignomnious defeat in the campaign now opened
 The American people will never submit to dfctation from 80, GOO offce-holders who to hold office for life and the recipients of gov ernment bounty in the form of pensions for perannuated officials,
 r, Conclusion we desire to state that this .communication is presented in good faith and we hone 1t will receive the consideration and rasnectf,ll action of the convention that its The Executive Committee Antf-Civil Service state League of California, by
 A. MUELLER, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

minutes and lift up their voices in ac- claim for the doctor, all of which is marked by the watchful friends of the others to tAe mental anguish of Billy Friend, Cal Ewing and their followers.
 This is the way one of the Encinal City delegates put it this afternoon: We put our own money into the primaries and won out without any aid from Dr. Pardee or his assistants. Naturally, we are for an Alameda man. and we will sup port Pardee just as long as we think he is In it; not as long as he thinks so. There are no strings to us and we are at liberty to vote for whom we please and when ever we choose. Our first interest is for Alameda City and then for our county. We will caucus some, time before the convention assemblies, and will probably decide then whom we will support for the subordinate places on the ticket. So far we have given that matter no considera- ton, and we are not letting anybody else do our thinking for us.
 "If, at any time, we reach the conclu- sion that Pardee has no chance of win ming out, we do not propose to gain any body's ill-will by holding out for him to the last"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
GATOR RENoUNCES.
The Bitter Pill of Fusion Will Force
 Him Out of His Party

Thomas V. Gator, the leader of the Middle-of-the-Road Populists, will vote with the Republicans in the gubernatorial campaign. This will be done to avenge what he terms "the attempt to sell out the Peoples party" That is, If the courts decide that the Shanahan ticket is not entitled to place on the official ballot. and in that event the rest of the Middle of-the-Road contingent will follow Gators s example.
 MT Gator, before he became a Populist, was Republican. Since the Republican politicians began to gather in the city, MT. Gator has been very much in evi- dence and has been a frequent visitor to Republican headquarters at the Palace. He confided to tntimates that his party had small hope of being recognized, and in that event his vote and support would go to the Republican candidate.
 MT Gator said yesterday that pending the settlement of the issue by the courts he did not care to say authoritatively what course the Middle-of Readers would pursue But" said he significant ly most of us are possessed of average intelligence and should this attempt to sell us out be successful we will know how to get even. I know what I shall do. and a good many others know what they will do"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
THE MAYOR WEAKENS.
Signs the Street-Paving Contract
 With a Doubtful Proviso.

Mayor Phelan states that he will sign the contract recently awarded by the Board of Supervisors to the City Street Improvement Company for repaving and repairing bftuminized streets. He has ar ranged, however, that the list of streets and crossings to be repaved shall be ma work shall not be done. but other streets substituted under the contract. Some days ago The Call pointed out the fact that many of the streets mentioned in the proposals for bids did not need repaving. The Mayor tfIereupon made an tnvestiga- ton and found the facts to be as stated.
 When the Supervisors met to rush through the contract he interposed objec- tions. claiming lnat some of the work pro- nosed was unnecessary. The board, how ever, did not see fit to advertise for new bids on revised specifications, and the
 Mayor then decided to ask the contractor as 10 what would be done about paving
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Women of the Press.


 The August social meeting of the Pa cific Coast Women's Press Association was held in Shasta Hall. Native Sons building, yesterday afternoon. A large audience was present, and the pro E Reamer. was greatly enjoyed.
 Informal talks were given by several members concerning different foreign countries which they have visited, ana by the exhibition of collections of cu- rios anu photographs.
 Mrs P L. Dickinson, ex,president Of the association, told of Japan, where she resided for some little time. Mrs. Maria Freeman Gray spoke of the Hawaiian Islands; Mrs. S. E. Reamer of China, and Mrs. E. M. North or Norway.
 charmingly rendered recitation by and an original poem. Life Is 1T, Too Short to Worry" by Miss Harrier Sklomore' completed most delightful entertain ment
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
NOT UNTO
 THE DEATH Alameda City'S Inde- pendents Unpledged
 to Dr. Pardee.
Will Vote for Him Only As Long as They Think
 Him a Winner.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 22.-The concessions made by pr. Pardee to some of the Alameda County delegates are becoming fully ap- parent. The claim set up by the doctors supporters that he had captured the so- called independent delegates from Ala
 meda City is only true in part. Those nine delegates are here and they will vote for Pardee on the first ballot and as much longer as they think he is in the running, but they are not pledged to him by any means, nor do they want the impression to go abroad that they are. They are in dependent in every sense of the word such Is their open declaration-and the only fight they have on hand is that for the welfare of their city and county.
 It Is a source of no inconsiderable an- noyance to the out and out Pdrdee shout
 CTS that the nine Alamedans have so far refused to decorate themselves with the Pardee badges, wearing instead broad white satin ribbon bearing in scarlet let ters the number of their Assembly Dis
 trict-the Forty-seventh. They do not haunt the headquarters of Dr. Pardee as do the others, nor do they get out in front of the Golden Eagle every seven
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
NEFF FOR LIEUTENANT
 GOVERNOR
Continued from First Page.

Is absolutely free from even the sug- gestion of railroad influence. His free dom from railroad domination is known from one end of the State to the other and will be used by the convention to ln- dicate its own position.
 While Nef and Gage have naturally engaged the attention of most Of the delegates to-day, they are not the only candidates who are forcing themselves in advance of their rivals. There IS hardly county delegation in the State that has not candidate to present or some concession to demand Trades or all sorts and of varying importance have been made to-day and as result some of the candidates have made comblna- tions that will probably mean victory.
 Among those who have forged Tar enough ahead to look like winners IS Thomas J. Kirk of Fresno, who is seek ing the nonina Ion for State Superintend- ent of Public Instruction. His delegation is making a strong canvass, and seems to be we'll in the lead toward victory. Another of the aggressive candidates who Is credited with having very much the best of the situation is George w. Root, who seeks the nomination for Clerk or the Supreme Court. Root has many powerful friends behind him and will probably win the day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
ALAMEDANS CHEER
 ALMOST EVERYBODY BOOMERS OUT, HEADED BY DR. PARDEE.
  They Shout for Gage and Kick Over the Bucket of Milk by Whoop- ing for BuIa.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 2.-Two hundred Pardee boomers from Oakland and other points in Alameda County come up tonight, and aided and .abetted " the sixty-eight dele gates to the State Convention from that county, took possession of the town for an hour or so. avery man carried a small American flag, and, escorted by a band, marched from the train to the Golden Eagle, Illuminating K street on the way with Roman candles
 Wheeling into Seventh street, the Ala medans halted under Pardee's window and cut loose varied assortment of yells and songs calculated to express their fealty to the Doctor.
 Pardee appeared at the window and, in response to calls for a speech, said that Inere was only one speech to make on such an occasion, and that was to come upstairs" The invitation was accepted with rush, and almost instantly the cor riders of the hotel were. filled with strug- gling, shouting, perspiring Alamedans. After paying their respects to their own man, the Alameuans emulated the exam pie set by the Los Angeles men earlier in the evening, and set off on tour or the various headquarters
 Dr. Pardee led the way. first to Thomas Flint's rooms, that gentleman being greeted with cheers and music. Thence the crowd surged to where Gage has head quarters, and Dr. Pardee called for three cheers for the southern leader.
 Royalty thev were given, but the Ala medans immediately copDered the display of good feeling by adding three more cheers for Bulla well knowing that any demonstration on behalf of that gentle man was an indirect slap at Gage, for, of course, the indorsement of Bulla for Sen ator would put Gage out of tffe guberna- torial fight It was not much, but it left a nasty impression with the southern men. and certainly it was not in keeping with the sincerely cordial expressions of the Los Angelenos for Pardee.
 The Alamedans next moved over to the Capitol Hotel with their band and paid their respects to L. H. Brown and Attor- ney General Fitzgerald, both of whom have their headuuarters in that hotel Neither of those gentlemen was in his headquarters. and the Alamedans brought f he ra rade to a close.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
OUT OF THE RING.
c. S. Laumeister and T. J. Parsons
 Have a Mix Up.

There was a row on Change yesterday which ended in a momentary pugilistic exhibition. c. s. Laumeister and T. J. Parsons, both millers by profession, were discussing some point of common interest in the Produce Exchange, and they dis covered that an agreement of minds could not be reached. One told the other that there was not always a strict adherence to the ways of truth in what he said. The other did not deliberate long, but let his fist fly out. and then there was a mix up. Friends separated the belligerents and harmony was restored.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
The Call Praised.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 22-At a meeting of the Third Ward Republican Club of Sacra- mento tonight. at which 275 members were in attendance, the following reso- lutions were unanimously adopted ex- pressve of the appreciation by RepubH- cans of The Call as thoroughly reliable newspaper and a stanch supporter of Republican principles:
 Whereas, The San Francisco Call, being a thorough Republican organ and will do efh- cient work for the Republican party in the coming campaign; therefore, be it
 Resolved. That the Third Ward Republican Club indorses the good work of The San Fran cisco Call and adopts the same as its official organ.
 A special committee was appointed to formally present copy of the resolution to The Call
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
IND0RSE NIXON
 FOR STATE TREASURER
Delegates From Northern Counties Will Support Him, and Also
 Sweeney for Associate
Justice.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. SACRA- MENTO. Aug. 22.-The delegates of the First Senatorial District which com prises the counties of Trinity, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen and Modoc, met in eau GUS tonight and indorsed Robert Nixon of Yreka for State Treasurer
 The fight for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court was also taken up, and it was unanimously decided to indorse Judge E,dN ard Sweeney of Bedding, Shasta County. for one of the nomna- tions for Associate Justice: The friends of Judge Sweeney claim that the Sena- torfal Endorsement has added much to his strength, although admitting that in Judge Williams of Ventura he has strong rival.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

such streets as might be substituted for those mentioned in the specifications as needing repaving. 'The contractor told me-, said Mayor Phelan to Call report CT, that any substitution of streets or crossings that might be suggested by the tee on streets, would oe satisfactory to the paving company, Ihereupon I decid- ed to let the contract go through by sign ing the papers,
 The question as to whether the con- tractor could be held under his bond to submit to any alterations in the contract later date
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

San Francisco; Senator E. c. voorheis, Amador; Judge J. M Walling, Nevada City; Alden Anderson, Suisun A. B. Lem mon, Santa Rosa; L. E. Mosher, Los An geles; C. O. Alexander. Oakland.
 U. s. Grant of San Diego was the cen- tral figure of group at the Golden Eagle Hotel tonight. Among the arrivals this evening were H. G. W. Dinkelspiel Ira G. Hoitt and Lyman Mowry, San Fran cisco; J. J. Luchsinger, Vallejo; S. c. Smith, Bakersfield; c. M Simpson, Pasa- Victor E. MetcaIf and W. G. Henshaw Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Delegates Are Caucusing.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 22.-Delegates from a num- Der of counties in the Second Dqualiza- tion District eaucused tonight. One hun dred of the one hundred and seventy votes of the district declared in favor of Alexander Brown for the nomination for State Board of Equalization from the Second District. The friends of Brown now assert that all doubt of his nomina- ton has been removed.
 Solano and Napa counties caucused on the Supreme Judgeship and resolved to cast their strength for Judge Buckles. Another caucus will be held tomorrow morning to consider questions pertaining to the order of business of the. conven- ton. It is expected that forty delegates will attend.
 2 There are too many people who use their friends as coaling stations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
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All persons suffering from Ca tarrh of the Head, Catarrh of the Stomach, Liver or Bowels, should call or write for a free trial treat ment of the great "OzO" Catarrh Cure. 0Z0 treatment on trial. Write or call for free trial.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Late Arrivals.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO. Aug. 22.-Among the Repub- licans arriving this evening were Isaac Upham. Colonel George Stone, president of the National Republican League of Clubs: George A Knight Joseph C.
 Campbell, Wendell Easton, Captain w. s. Barnes. Eighth California Volunteers,
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
united Labor Party.

The State committee of the United Labor party opened its new headquarters at 1211 Market street yesterday. At meeting held in the rooms last night 1t was decided to hold a general committee meeting on Friday, August 26, at which time a call will be made and time and place selected for holding State conven- ton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
ITRIOTISM AND WAR Wt7OOPS

convention which opens in that city on Saturday Mcguire hopes to annex thls party to his camp and thus place another
 The convention in Los Angeles will not be a genuine convention in the sense III which the word is ordinarily used. There the State. but all the Silver Republicans are invited to attend.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Burned by Boiling Tar.

Jacob Johnson. native of Norway, re- siding at 900 Michigan street, while at tending to a vat of boiling tar at the Union Iron Works yesterday afternoon, was severely burned about the thighs and forearms. The tar caught fire, and the flames extended to the unfortunate mans clothing. He was removed to the City and County Hospital. His injuries may prove fatal
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
DEATH OF H. HENNEssEY.
The WelI-Known Purser of the Doric
 Passes Away

Harry Hennessey, the we'll known pur- ser of the Doric, died last night at the He had been suffering for some time from Bright's disease, but the end came sud- denly. Hennessey has been traveller of the trusted employees of the Oriental and Occidental line. He was formerly on the Gaelic in the same capacity HIS friends were legion. the product or thirty years life on the ocean. He leaves a widow and daughter. n
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
MAYER.
Announces Himself as a Candidate for Congress From the Fourth District
 Against Julius Kahn.

ADoUARTER ssAcRAMT Aug aEt T San Francisco rived ~  3 He is ho neu . z gomem in s
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

When you call on any one and he says Hello, where did you come from?" he is not glad to see you
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
MAeUIRE IS WORKING.
Wants Another Endorsement, and This Time From the Silver
 
Republicans.

James C.. Mcguire will leave this city for Los Angeles Thursday night in order to be present at the Silver Republican
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

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 their friends as coaling stations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
SETS A PRECEDENT.
Ruling by Justice Bradley in Suit to
Recover Damages.

Judge Bradley today made ruling of
considerable Importance in connection with
a suit at law to recover damages holding
that mother cannot obtain Judgment for
herself in an action brought because of the
alleged false arrest of her child
The case was that instituted by Rachel
III. Warick against John N Crossman, in
which the plaintiff asked that she be al
lowed $4,000. Mrs. Warck set forth that
Anna F. Crossman. wife of the defendant
maliciously contriving to create the impress
sion that the plaIntin had been derelict In
the performance of her duty to give her
daughter. Mary r. Warick thirteen years
of age, proper moral training. caused the
arrest of the daughter on a false charge
After hearing in the Police Court 1t was
further set forth. the charge brought
against the daughter dismissed
by reason of the arrest and prosecution
OF her daughter. the mother declared she
has been greatly injured in her good name
credit and reputation, and has suffered
great worriment. pain and anxiety and has
been compelled to expend large sums of
money
Attorney Leon Tobriner representing the
defendant. filed a demurrer to the declara-
ttOn, taking the stand that the mother
could not recover damages ON the ground
that she had been injured because of the
arrest of her daughter. Judge Bradley sus-
tanned the demurrer and directed that iude-
ment be entered in favor of the defendant
The attorneys for the plaintiff were
MessTS- Fits and I.askey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
THE WALTER DIVORCE CASE
Decision Rendered Today by Justice Cox in
District Supreme Court.
Bill of the Wife Dismissed and Sep
aratfon Granted on Husbands
Cross Petition.

Judge Cox today disposed OF the Walter
divorce case, the court remarking. in an
nouncing his decision. that because of per-
jury and general rascstity the cause had
never been equaled by any other proceeding
IN the history of the District Supreme
Court The petition of Mrs. Johanna Wal
ter. fled March 1. 1895, WAS dismissed alb
soluteiy. while a decree was signed granting
John Walter divorce on his cross-petition.
filed September 20. 1895.
Mr.. Walter is well-known resident OF
this city and a man of wealth One of his
sons is prominent physician. Judge Cox in
passing upon the case, spoke of what he
designated the shameless conduct that had
been practiced on the old man. Walter and
OF the conspiracy 10 bleed him. Even If
Mr. Walter We're guilty of cruelty and
adultery, the court said, the original petit
toner had no standing in court. 1t was
added that the charge of adultery against
him had not been sustained.
A mass OF testimony was taken in the
case, including the statements of many per-
sons residing in Europe. some of it being
decidedly sensational in character The
presentation Of the case to the court &C.
cupied a number of days, being concluded
last week. During his argument Mr.. r.
Ross Perry, attorney for Mr.. Walter took
occasion to state that the Walter case was
remarkable in many respects.
As heretofore stated, the first step in the
case was taken by Mrs. Walter who filed
a petition for divorce March l. 1885. She
stated therein that she was married to
John Walter November -, 1855 At that
time she was forty-thTee and he siXty-siX
years OF Rge- They lived together until
February -, 1895. it was stated when she
Was removed to Garfield Hospital that step
being necessary by reason of the cruel
treatment and neglect OF her husband.
Mrs. Walter. in her petition, accused the
hitter OF failure to provide her with proper
f"cd. proper clothing, a proper habitation,
heat and light, medical attendance and
medicine; with using abusive language
toward her md with striking her a blow.
1t was further set forth that John Walter
was a man of wealth, being worth %HO,U1
and received an annual income of $1,000.
In his answer Mr.. Walter made a general
denial of the charges advanced by his wife.
He explained that he first knew her by
hiring her as n house servant. After she
had worked la his employ in the capacity
mentioned for some time he married her.
Mr.. Walter, in his answer stated that his
income was less than 5000 yearly
Later Mr.. Walter filed a cross petition.
accusing his wife. among other things OF
adultery. These charges she formally de-
MED. and some time afterward filed an
amended bill alleging adultery on his part.
This he denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-07
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Remarka BILE Surgical ODer.t,ou

A Cleveland, Ohio, dispatch says: Lying
on cot in the Huron Street Hospital is
c. 6. Starkey, the, survivor Of a remark
able surgical operation. His jugular vein
has been shortened by the removal of an
inch. yet 1T has not been connected again.
Instead. the blood flows through the little
veins on either side of the big one.
Starkey suffered from paralysis caused
by degeneration of the mastoid cells. DR..
Miller. found that ciotted blood had gath
cred in the jugular vein and fnterrupted
the flow there.
( The patients life was in grave danger
and the desperate remedy had to he re-
sorted to. The operation was witnessed by
a large number of surgeons, and Starkey
is now on the road TO recovery.