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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
COURSING AT INGLESIDE. A Champion Stake and Record Breaking Event for Non-
 Winners,

The largest assemblage of eashmen
 ever gathered for a drawing was at Pythian Castle last evening. The oc- casion was the making up of the sixteen non-winners at 1ngleside this week. The champion stake was full before the doors
 opened. The non-winner event filled fn- side of thirty seconds after the doors
 were thrown open at 7:15 instead of s o'clock, the usual time
 The total money for the two stakes is
 S1040. q
 Champion stake-s150, $50. s55 each t6 next two and $50 each to next four. Non-
 winner stake-S1O0, $6O. $37 50, $27 50 each
 to next two, S20 each to next four. s12 50 each to next nine and $7 50 each to next eighteen
 Non-winner stakems; Hansons L; s. Con 1ey y Sn cbae feOn LasI x Heather Dell; w Sweeney's La Juive vs Rus
 Saagen s s II Ho5 gPras Sssn Ell Sye heSaf sapo
 leon kennels Pacific Queen J. Dean,s Hazel Glen; I. L. Sears Beauty vs. J, Byrne,s Nelly B; J. Quane's Capt Morse vs. B. Dough
 erty's Palmer Hill; Lynch & Maher's 1fottie
 M vs. J. Coxs Mission Tip; Kay & T&nt's J: o'Briens Miss Perkins ys. P.,Riless Master Mat; E. Campbelrs Lee Boy vs. c. Smart 5 vs J: Farieys Mystic; T. J. Cronin's Reliable vs. Lynch & Mahers Liberty; T. Gaffney s Larkey & Rocks Emerald vs. W. Dalton's De
 cency, D. Kaher's Bell of Moscow vs p Shannon'S Systematic; Lynch & MaherS Fair View W. Perry's Campania; J. Sexsmith' g Marjorie T. McHugh's Matchless; M. AL ! lens Miss Alice J. Quane's Thad Stevens:
 Derby kennels Little Dorrit vs Lowe & Thompsons Phoebe; Lynch & Maher's Dako- ta vs. Napoleon kennels Fireball; s. E. Por- tai s Our Boy Russell & Wilson's Victor Chief; Larkey & Rocks Liberty Bell vs. Pene- l lope kennels San Mateo: J. O'Brien's States
 man vs Gidson & Moores Monitor; NJ. Sulli- vans Santa Bella Kay & Trant's Innis- fallen; J. Wiseman's Damsel vs. J. Farley s Tullamore; Kay & Trant's Chit Chat vs. P. O'Donners Counterfeit; c. Thompson's Sir
 Walter vs G. smart's silkwood: Derby ken nel's Mona vs. M. Herzogs Little Delight; D. Shanncn's Soubrette vs. w. Halpin's Daunt- less: R. Pringles Gladys Pasha Captain Clarkson's Kerry Cow; P. Gaffney's Lorraine vs. A. Vanderberg's Hobson: M. Herzog' S Lanky Bob vs. Kay Trant's Sylvia A. Haigh's Hattel vs. R. Wyman's Rush O Hill: J. Strands Newsboy E. M Ekus' Tele-
 phone Girl; D. Chilla's St. Nicholas vs. Pene- Iope kennels Las Palmas
 Champion stake-Lowe & Thompson's Prince
 Hal ys. Handy & Smiths Ida; l. L.. Sears Hot Stuff vs. T. J. McInerney's Rosie R; T. J. Mo Inerney's Johnny R vs. Deckelman & Pana- rios Old Glory; w. ONeifs Promise Me vs. J. Deans Cornemara: Russell S Wilson's Glen Rosa vs. A. Haighs Hadiwist; D. Hooper 8 Koolawn vs. J. Deans Moondyne: J. Eag ans Billy Gladstone Russell & Wilson 8 Lady Herschel: O'Connen Bros Log Boy Handy & Smiths Victor.
 The total number of dogs in the two stakes is eighty-eight and it might easily
 have been made forty more. At least that number were unable to get in. The
 running will begin at 1 p. m. Saturday and 10 o'clock on Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Pacific Railroads.

We denounce the measure recently adopted by the Fifty-ffth Congress proviains isa t9d refunding the debts of the Central faotno cata Government as an unusual and vicious act of favoritism to powerful corporation M ,dns I1e effect of which will be to extend TOT a .oe ,nn period the Southern Pacific Company oN nU nopoy of railroad transportation in Gan sal,, fornia. We also denounce the prolositt polssit -otf f said debts. and pledge. our candidates for Congress to oppose the same, we ALSO t,,s, pledge all candidates for the LeelSSlattut5 Stt5 not to vote for any candidate Tor Ohiteu States Senator who Is not opposed to a.,S extension of such time upon any as teitbs tbs whatever. We favor the foreclosure 0 oi iso i Governments liens upon the Cehlrui I T T asiio i and Western Pacific railroads and their sale for an amount sufficient to pay the erl.ir nrire claims of the Government, or 1T pfiSe sufficient for that Npurpose cannot be op, tained that the Government bid m .sa,,i sa,a roads at the foreclosure sales ana noiu tnIni .tn public highways for the benent or tie rhnl Ia
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Rivers and HarborS.

The preservation of the navigable rivers and harbors of California is of the greatest importance to the commerce and develop ment of the State, and we therefore urge upon our delegation In Congress the i'm portance of securing liberal appropriations for the maintenance of the nayigabllity and improvement of the same.
 Fully realizing the great importance or early completion of the work undertaken upon the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and the possibility of placing the improvement of these water ways under the contract system at an early day. we pledge our representatives in Congress to exercise their utmost endeavors to accomplish this purpose and declare that the completion or this improvement should be expedited by both State and nation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
The Navy Lauded.

The following additional plank has been placed in. the platform by vote. of the con- vention on motion of Senator White:
 We appreciate not only the splendid achievements of our naval heroes, but re- Joice also in the magnificent work accom- plished by American labor and skill in the construction of our ships of war and their armament. We are particularly gratified at the perfection manifested in the Oregon, Olympia and other like vessels built In California waters, and insist that further similar work shall be done here. The necessities of growing importance, the extension of our foreign trade and the in terests of our country and citizens abroad demand such navy as shall render az gression from foreign shores absolutely fu- tile. It is the duty of Congress to make corresponding appropriations and to give navy capable of enforcing our rights wherever questioned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
The War With Spain.

We indorse the action of Congress in de- claring war against the Government of spain for the purpose of securing liberty to the people of Cuba and of putting an end to the long continued oppression and gross misgovernment under which they have suffered. We congratulate the people of the United States upon the speedy and sue cessful termination of the war for the ac- complishment of this purpose We reioice in the success that has come to American arms on land and sea and glory in the bravery and skill of the soldiers and sailors fortitude display~l by our land and naval forces in achieving the victories of Manila ana Santiago have shown to the world the value Of free institutions, universal suf- frage and general public education in de- veloping the highest qualities of character intelligence and courage, making our vol unteer soldiers trained in the schools of the State militia organizations more than standing armies of Europe
 We favor the fullest investigation of all conditions existing in the Philippine Islands adieeting ad the interests and obligations of our country in the matter of their future treat ment and disposition to the end that final action in relation thereto shall be intelli- gent and based upon a full knowledge of all facts that can affect the interests of the United States. While we do not favor an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, we are opposed to the surrender to Spain of any of the territory that has been ac- quired by American Yalor and the expendi- ture or the blood and treasure of our peo- pie And we do not favor the surrender to Spanish dominion of the people of any of the spanish colonies who co-operated with our forces against our enemy in the late war.
 We are unalterably opposed to the as sumption by this Government of any DOT tion of the debts of Spain incurred in maintaining her sovereignty in Cuba, and to the imposition of any portion thereof upon the people of that island, or to any recognition thereof.
 One of the results of the war to our own country has been the obliteration of all sectional lines and differences among our people resulting from memories of the civil war The people of all parts of our coun- try have united with common devotion a common patriotism and a common spirft of self-sacrifice in support of our f1eg in the crisis through which we have passed and have thus forever banshed sectional animositles and made appeals to section alism in future political campaigns impos- sible.
 We commend the course of the Democratic minority in Congress in having acted with unanimity and without partisan division on all measures for the support of our arms in the war with Spain, and commend the course of the Democratic Senators and Rem resentatives in Congress in opposing the ufl- just and discriminating war revenue meas ure of the Republican administration under which by far the greater portion of the cost of war is levied upon the laboring classes of the country, and by which unnecessary burdens in the form of bonds have been inn posed upon the people of the United States
 We heartily tndorse and commend the
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
River Improvements.

Whereas, This Is the first time Tn the history of our State, notwithstanding vast sums have heretofore been expended Tn making surveys for plans of improvements and reports thereon, that anything practical for the improvement of navigation has been inaugurated by the State by the approval of the United States Board of River Engf- neers and sanction of the Secretary of war; therefore be it
 Resolved, That we commend the commis- sion of public works and the auditing board fer having secured concert of action be- tween Governmental and State authorities in executing the long needed and practical works under the process of construc- tion on both the Sacramento and San Joa- Quin rivers
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
A Miner Drugged.

John Harrison. a miner from Placer County, is the latest victim of the deadly knockout drops. He met a woman on Barbary Coast who with delft. fingers doctored his drinks and relieved him of $40 and gold watch. Officer Robert Sol- yer found Harrison lying on the side- walk at the corner of Sacramento and Sansome street early yesterday morning and locked him up up for drunk. When the miner came to his senses he reported to the police that he had been robbed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
THE PLATFORM

The Democratic party of California in State convention assembled hereby re- affirms its adherence to the time-honored principles of Democracy enunciated by Thomas Jefferson and grandly upheld and enforced by his Democratic successors in the Presidential office.
 We reaffirm our allegiance to the national platform of the Democratic party adopted at Chicago in 1896, and specifically declare our adherence to the paramount purpose enunciated in that platform, viz: return to the constitutional system of free and un- limited coinage of both gold and silver as money at the ratio of Is to 1, without wait ing for the consent of any other nation.
 We reaffirm the unalterable adherence of the Democratic party to the principles of civil and religious liberty as proclaimed by the founders nf nlIr rar1i1Inlic
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Government by Iniunc ton.

We are in favor of strict ad- herence to the rule that the legis- lative. judicial and executive departments of our Federal Government and of our State Government shall be kept separate, and that neither shall encroach upon the powers or functions of the other; and we particu- larly oppose and condemn the growing practice of the judicial department of the Federal Government in supplementing or modifying the laws of the land by injunc- tions and other writs and processes not based upon constitutional or statutory law enacted by the people or by the legislative want
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
California University.

We point with pride to the posltlon oi tba uniyersity of California in the educa- tionai world. and commend the progressive policy which has characterized it's admin, tbe Democratic party as the friend of pop ular education, pledges itself to the liberal support Of the plans that promise 1t glowing future.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Labor LepisIation,

We favor the adoption by the Legislature of this State of laws for the protection of labor, and we pledge our candidates to support the measures recommended by La bor Commissioner Fitzgerald, or such legis- lation as will accomplish the purpose sought to be attained by said proposed measures
 We favor the immediate extension of the contract labor laws of the United States to the Hawaiian Islands, and all further territory that may hereafter be annexed to the United States.
 We are opposed to the employment of convict labor in competition with free la bor. and we favor the passage of law by the Congress of the United States con- fining the sale of goods, wares and mer- chandiise manufactured by convict labor to the State or Territory in which they are produced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19

We favor the immediate construction oi the Nicaragua ship canal by the Oniteo Oi;. States Government, and It's oWneihHiIp, I operation and permanent control Oy ehe
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Nicaraoua Canal.

faithful and efficient services of our Demo cratic Senator and Representatives III CoH- greSS from California
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Organized Labor.

Resolved. That this convention give its indorsement for the case of organized labor and recommends the general use of the la bel of the Allied Printing Trades Council and ofh unior Iabale
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Taxation and Local Government

We favor a constitutional amendment abolishing the State poll tax and glvlns 70 counties and municipal corporations the right to adopt and change their systems of taxation for local purposes whenever .s. a majority of the people of any such county or municipality shall so determine
 We favor the adoption of constitulonal amendment No. 10, now pending, sN!nns the right of local self-government to the counties of the State.
 We approve the principle of direct iegistta- t ton and favor its immediate adoption TUT rrnnnicinaI and other local purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Governor James Ii. budd.

We indorse the administration Of Governor James H. Budd, and especially polnt to .,lG IiG [ economies and has introduced system and business methods into the management or State Institutions Under his administra- ton taxation has been reduced. when ne assumed office he found a State dept or one and three-quarter millions or doldI s and will leave to his successor surplus of two millions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19

LurIine Salt Water Baths. Bush Larkin sts.; swimming. Russian, hot and cold tub baths: salt water direct from ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
San Pedro Harbor.

We denounce the persistent and long-con. tinued efforts of the present Secretary or War to prevent the improvement of the public harbor of San Pedro. and his per sistent efforts to divert the sums Of money appropriated by Congress for that purpose to inc improvement of the private harbor of the Southern Pacific Company at Santa Monica, California, and the Democratic Congressmen from California are hereby pledged to use every effort to prevent such diversion of any portion of the s2, s00, 000 ap- propriated for the construction of the har- Dor at San Pedro to any other purpose than the construction of the breakwater and the deepening of the inner harbor at that point.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Elect tion of United States Sem
 atOpS

We demand the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people of the States and we pledge our Senators and Representatives in Congress to vote for the submission of such an amendment to the Federal constitution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19

lature of the charter recently adopted in the city and county of San Francisco, anu pledge the Democratic members oi the Senate and Assembly to vote for the same.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19

convention for Attorney General. It was ! moved and seconded that the nomination of MT. Andrews be made unanimous. Car
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19

the vote of all those candidates whose nominations were made unanimous. The clerk cast the votes as directed. No fur ther business appearing the convention adjourned sine die amid three cheers for the ticket.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Good Roads.

We favor the efforts now being made by publlc-spirted citizens throughout the State of California for the improvement of our public roads and highways upon mod ern economical and substantial lines and we favor the encouragement of all such efforts by the cooperation of the State and county governments with the California Good Roads League and other organiza- tions intelligently and systematically pro- noting these purposes
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Mining.

We congratulate the Democratic party and the people of the State of California on the fact that by the legislation initiated by the Democratic party under the plat 1890 and 1892 the mining industry in all its branches has received an impetus Which to-day gives it leading position In the development and progress of the State.
 We favor the continuation of the work so auspiciously initiated by the National down in the law to the end that alk inter ests involved be fully and adequately pro- tected and each be given the recognition demanded by the important bearing each has upon the general welfare.
 Inasmuch the legal impeachment to the priated s250 GOO thereof by Congress and $250 900 therefore by the State of California for the construction of debris dams was removed by the present Congress, and the whole of said sum is now available for that purpose We demand the immediate construc- tion of such restraining dams.
 We condemn the rapacity of the Central Pacific and other railroad companies in pro- curing the issuance to themselves of pat ents for large tracts of mineral lands not withstanding the original grant under which said patents issued especially excepts from it's operation all mineral lands, and we demand that all such patents covered thereby be restored to the public domain, and thrown open to exploration and entry, and in this behalf we favor early enact now pending before Congress and indorsed by the California Miners Association af- fecting both such patented and unpatented lands.
 We believe in fostering the mining in- dustry in all it's branches and favor the rehabilitation of hydraulic mining where ever 1t may be carried on without material injury to other vested interests.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
LIABILITIES.

IAbILI IES1.
 Losses adjusted and unpaid. losses in process of adjustment or in sus- pense, losses resisted, including eX- penseS -.-.........-.-.--..- Gross premiums on fire risks run ming one year or less, S1, 125, 7S5 47 reinsurance 50 per cent......-. Gross premiums on fire risks run ming more than one year. S1. 375,- 435 31: reinsurance pro rata......... All other demands against the com pany .....-...-.............
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
ADVERTISEMENTS.
YOUNG MEN.

If you want to be cured or strengthened consult pr. Meyers & Go. They have been successful III treating diseases ana weakness of men for IT years. They have the largest and best equipped institution on the coast for treating ailments Of men.
 Ailments recently con tracted or those which have become dangerous from bad treatment or neglect are quickly and permanently cured by Dr. Meyers & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
Primary Election Law.

We favor the enactment of a general pri- mary election law, fair and just to all par ties and sections, providing for the election by the Australian ballot, under State con- trol and at public expense. of delegates to ali party conventions called for the pur- pose of nominating candidates for public
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hISh5 dIIU T GII1I u4IIb. Net amount of risks
 written during the year Net amount of risks ex- pired during the year. Net amount in force De-
 cember 31. 1897........|
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Food Adulteration.

We favor the enactment of such laws as may be required to effectually stamp out the vicious and dishonest traffic in adul- terated foods which menaces the health
 lives and prosperity of the people of Cali
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
OLD MEN

Victims of nervous debility. partial or com plete loss of vital power. drains losses, etc. which have been brought on by excesseS, 1n- discretions oyerwork worry, etc., quickly and nerrDane0t!y restored O perfect manhood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
No Pay Till Cured-ConSultatiOn Free.

You take no chances in treating with Dr. Mey- CTS & Co.,. They will not only make you sound and well, but you may keep your money until you are permanently cured. Dr. Meyers & Co. s dealings with patients, either at office or by mail are sacredly confidential While a personal interview Is preferable, thousands are cured without seeing the doctors Sufferers who cannot visit the city or call a part of the staff when they make their regu- lar monthly visits to interior towns, should write for private book for men, free treatise any disease, symptom blanks and advice. All
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
STATEMENT
 -OF THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
 or THE NTAGAR FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY

AF NEW YORK, IN THE STATE OF " New York. on the Slst day of Decem- Der. A. D. 1884, and for the year ending that day, made to the Insurance Commits sioner of the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of sections 6l0 and ell of the Political Code, condensed as per blank fur nished by the Commissioner.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
PRUSSIAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

LIABILIIIEO.
 Losses adjusted and unpaid. ... Losses in process of adjustment ol
 in suspense ........................ Losses resisted, including expenses. Gross premiums on fire risks run
 ming one year or less, S326, 609 S7; reinsurance 50 per cent. t........ Gross premiums on fire risks rum ming more than one year, $321, ,57S JS; reinsurance pro rata.... .-.. Gross premiums on marine time risks. reinsurance 50 per cent. All other demands against the com pany ....-....s............ .
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-25
CARTERADE LA1SLA

A los amigos de Ia Isla a quienes he
mos enviado nuestra circular sobre
asuntos cconomicos, les rogamos Sc fllen
bien en- su texto, y pesen las eircuns-
tancias que nos han obligado redac
tarla, correspondence . la excltaclon
que les hacemos.
No de otro modo podra sostenerse es-
ia empresa en- las presentes cirounstan-
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-25
BUEN NEGOCIO :!

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rrio de 'Hato Pusrco Abaio" t6 mino mu
cipal de Jana D.sz, con cabid3 de doscieu-
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las orillas de los ii Z Jscsgua Toabacs.
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sunamente favorable, puode dirigirse Sc
dueflo que suscribe.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-25
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Y So marcha euando va empe2ar el eaarto.