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scheme to promote a political advant-
age was sprung here with the awk-
wardness of a Fourth of July boy
burning fire crackers, IT'S gentlemen
put their names on the right side of
the organization of a party and party
concord.
No, in conclusion, the Administra-
ton of this Government to-day is as
anxious for freedom and independence
of Cuba as any gentleman on the other
side of the House. There is not one
man, from the President down to the
humblest member on this floor, who
will ever, without the consent of the
Cuban insurgents, ratify, agree to, or
approve any settlement of the Cuban
question that does not involve absolute
independence for Cuba" (Applause. }
CUBA WILL BE FREE.
After declaring that the Administra-
ton was in favor of avoiding war if il
could possibly be done consistently with
the honor, dignity and glory of the
American country, and after further de-
crying war talk which was for political
purposes, Grosvenor said:
Cuba will be free and Cuba will be
free by the intervention Of the United
States. / would not give one cent for
a declaration of independence unaccom-
panied by a further declaration. What
nonsense it would be to declare the is
land of Cuba independent, and then let
her StarYe to DEATH The thing TO do i'll
the case of Cuba is to exhaust ali that
honest diplomacy can do to achieve her
liberty and independence, and, failing in
that, stop not at the half way house that
the gentleman from Texas is talking
about-not only declare that Cuba is in
dependent and shall be free, but accom-
pany that declaration with an army and
a navy to make our declaration worth
something. (Applause)
My countrymen, you have not been
betrayed by your Administration, and
not deceived by it, That Administration
is in touch with the highest inspiration
and the best motives of patriotic citi-
zens throughout the whole land, and the
people, with the help of the Democratic
party if We can get it, or without ITS
help if we cannot get it-but we will get
it say with the help of the Demo-
cratic party, without their engineering
our machinery on the floor of this
House, in due time, at an early time too
tine people OF tnlS country VIII Smut
praise of a Republican Administration
that will carry into execution its pur-
pose, the will and the edict of the
American people" prolonged applause
on Republican side)
After Grosvenor sat down the debate
continued Cummings CD of New York
made a speech in favor of immediate in
tervention, and Bailey again got the
floor arousing his side of the House to
enthusiasm and cheers. Several times
he crossed swords with General Gros-
venor and Johnson, and the debate took
on a political phase.
Further remarks were made by Grow
(R.) of Pennsylvania, Lentz CD of Ohio
and Griggs O) of Georgia.
At 4:55 p. m the House adjourned.
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CHEERS,
JEERS AND
Kisses.

CONTINUED from First Page)
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.
san francisco. March

San Francisco, March 31st
Morning Session-zB & 3. S4e; Ghollar.
81 80: Mexican, 41Q40c; Occidental, 81 20;
.Ophir. nc; Potosi, 45G44c; Savage, -29Q2Sc I;
Sierra Nevada, 81 0502; Silver Hill, 4c:
Union. 4914Sc: Jacket. 26c.
Afternoon Session-Ophir. 83QS2c; Mexi-
can. 45d44c; G & c, 29Q2Sc; B & B. 35c;
q G va, 8sc; Savage, &c; Chollar, 52@50c;
26c: Sierra Nevada, 81 2O Utah. 12c: over
man. Zoe; Justice, 27q26c; Union. 53Q51c;
Caledonia 2bc: occidental, 80 90.
Andes. lie: Belcher 22c; B & B, SIC; Bull
lion. 7c; Caledonia, 24c; Challenge, 2Sc;
choilar. 52c;- Confidence, 72ci &C Va, sec;
seheuuer. 4c. q & G, 29c II Il n, 81 5O
Kerltuck, &c; Mexican. 44c; Lady Wash
Flngton, 2e; Occidental, 50 7e;- ophif, S5c;
@vernlan, 10c: PotosI 46e; Sewage 2sc
HILL 4c; Union, SIC; Utah, 13c; Jacket,
25c; Standard, 81 90.
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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
cases from slaughterers to dealers:
quality, 5G6c; third quality, 4d5cl per 10.
VEAL-6061ac for large and 6Q71zc per
10 for small Z
MUTTON-Wethers, S12Q9c; Ewes, SO
LAMB-sc per ID for Yearlings and 1oc
for Spring. f.
small, 414@415c for medium, &c for large;
dressed, 512461zc per 10.
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Proof of intellectually.

rs she an intellectual grip" said
Spokes to his friend Whiffet, who had
been raving about his fiancee
'Intellectual?" replied Whiffet. IT
should say she was. She pronounces
ceramics as though the word were
spelled with a louisville Courier
Journal
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When 1t Began,

Judge-Did you see the beginning of
this trouble?
Witness-I did, your honor; it oc-
Cured five years ago.
Judge-Why, how is that?
WitnesS-It began when the minister
pronounced them man and wife-Chi-
jcago Record
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Closing Grain Quotations.

New York, March 31st.
wHEAT-May, 9S34c; July, s51sc; Sep
tember, 79sc.
Chicago, March 31st.
WHEAT-May, 81 0354:: July, s214e; Sep
tember, 763sc; December, 76s4c.
San Francfsco,s March 31st.
WHEAT-December, 81 4U1s;; no May.
BARLEY-December, 81 1Ss4 no. May.
CORN-Large YeiloYssS 81 @Us1z df 10. s4l
BRAN-S18 per ton. q sssss AM
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California Dried Fruit.

NEW YORK, March IA. alifornia
dried fruits:s Apples steady and other
mon, 5d715c; prime wire Tayss Szc; wood
dried prime Sssc; choice, S19qSs4c; fancy,
9610c. Prunes-314G axe. Apricots-Royal,
51a@7c; Moorpark, S12G10c. Peaches-Un-
peeled, 5Q9c; peeled, uQ14c.
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At the Club.

Blake-Did you stay till the game was
out, last night?
Lake-No, / stayed until / was out
about fifty or so.-Up-To-Date
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Justice Court.


Hon. G. E. Chidsey, Presiding.
This court convened in the courthouse on
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
The following cases were disposed of: The
State VS.. Willie jenkins, colored, burglary.
Charged with entering the residence Of PIX.
Mayors on the night Of June 2Sd and taking
therefrom one gentleman's hunting case gold
watch and chain, valued at SIS; one ladies'
double case gold watch with chain, engraved
I'll. B. NJ" valued at Si7. Mr.. Thos. b. Gov
ern, a detective from Mobile, found jenkins in
possession of said watches, and at the trial he
identified the watches he took from the pris-
oner in Mobile. After hearing the testimony
Willie jenkins was required to'give II bond Of
81 900 for his appearance at the circuit court
The State VS.. Geo. Ingram, colored, alias
English Peas" charged with robbing thu
Palace Pharmacy Monday night last. In de-
fault Of $500 bond he is in Jail.
The State VS.. Waller Davis, colored, chaFg
ed with assisting Geo. Ingram in robbing tn
Palace Pharmacy. In default Of $500 bail h
goes to Jail.
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A TEXAS U DER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all keey and blad-
der trouble, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all ir-
regularities Of the kidneys In both
men and women. Regulates bladder
troubles in children. Ii not sold by
your druggist, will be sent by mail on
receipt OF $l.00. +. w. HALL,
Sole Manufactures.
P. O. box 218, Waco, Texas.
Seguin. Texas, Sept. q, 1894. ]
have taken Halls Great Discovery
and it has cured me completely d
kidney and bladder trouble.
+. SUCHART,
Treasurer Guadalupe county.
Sold BY Palace Pharmacy, Scranton, Miss.
[Feb. 10 9s.ly
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DRAM SHOPS NOT To BE KEPT OPEN
ON SUNDAY.

Section 1885 Of the Annotated Code Of this
State reads MS follows: at shall not be lawful
for a person having a license to sell vinous or
spirituous liquors, To keep open The dram shop,
bar, or place where such liquors are sold, or TO
sell any such liquors. on the first day of the
week, commonly called Ssnaay; and a person
so offending shall be liable to a fine Of not less
than $50 nor more than 500 for each ofense
or shall be imprisoned therefor not exceeding
thirty days in the county Jail, or both"
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MARINE.
IN

OFFICE DEx0CRAr-STAR,l
Scranton, Miss, July 20, 1898.
Report for week ending July 2S, 1884,
ENTERED.
Julys25. Am. sch. Nan NJ. Dantzler, l76 tons,
Dethtoff, from Coatzacoalcos, Mex.
CLEARED.
July Is. Nor. bk. Sarmatiodyl az tons, Ma
thensen, for Havre, France with
539,527 feet lumber and timber,
value $8,495. 60.
July %. Tug Nellie, IS tons, Lyons, for Pen
sacola.
July &c. Am. sch. b. Frank Neatly $50 tons
Booker, for Key West with $4,000
feet lumber.
July q. Am. sch. L.-N. Dantzler, lls tons
Pinder, for Key West with l46 ,OOC
feet lumber. wy
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G. w. GARNER.
Moss Point, July 8, 1898. At
FIREMEN's

Meeting called to order Monday at 5 p. m.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and approv-
ed. Rules were suspended in order to proceed
with the election of president, vice-president,
secretary and treasurer.
On motion, Vincent Ros was elected presi-
dent by acclimstion; B. d. Valverde, vice.
president; C.. Nelson, treasurer; F. D. Becht,
secretary.
Each member was required to pay 81 initia.
tion fee.
On motion, NJ. Beck was elected housekeepeI
free Of dues.
On motion, J. A. Miller was elected a com
m,ttee OF one on printing ward cards.
Meeting adjourned.
VINCENT RIOS, President.
G. A. SrEMPER, Secretary pro tenn.
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THE LOST CAUSE"

The above is the tito Of a new monthly Illus
trated historical journal devoted to the collection
and preservation Of Confederate rccordA aleo
Humorous anecdotes" "Reminiscences "Dceds
of heroism,'' Terrible hardahips,n Battles on
Sea and Land. . and the noble deeds ef the loyal
women of the South, II will also contain . de-.
s~cription Of the events in the war with Spain. The
Lost Cause" is b beautifully Illustrated with largo
battle scenes" portraits. y MAPS etc. Among
the contributors arc Gems. Fifzhngh Lee; Gerdon,
Evans, McLaws, Wheeler. Oates, Bennett H.:
Young and many others. The Lost Cause
should be in every family in the South. The sub.
scription price is very los, only seventy tive cents
to any one by addressing q postal card to The
"LosT CAUSE y 3as West Green street, Louisville,
kentucky.
July Is, 1898. nat
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MARRIED..

At the residence Of the brides mother, Mrs. Q.
G.. ulmer. Concord, Miss, on THURSDAY, July 81.
1898, at II o'clock a. M. Mr.. CHARLES RurEn, OF
Clarke county, Miss, Rev. J. M. PHILIPPE. Oticiut'
ing. .
The bride is a charming and lovable, young lady,
much admired by a large circle of friends here
The groom is a prosperous steamboat engineer
and a gentleman of many good qualities. Tit
DEMocRAr.STAR tenders its congratulations ant
Wishes the ~happysfouple many years Of math
m0nial bliss. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruter returned here Saturday
evening last and are occupying delightful room
| with Mr.. Ruter's mother. on Pascagoula street.
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During the months OF July, August
and September bowel complaints are
usually most prevalent and at this
season every one should be provided
with a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The
only remedy that never fails to cprc.
For sale by Scranton Pharmacy.
my6l2-1y
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, n

July 9, 1893.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make Anal proof In D OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the circuit clerk Of Jackson county, at
Scranton, Miss, ON September 9, 1899. viz:
Chastain y. Cranston. Of Basin, Miss,
homestead No. 80, Isl, Tor Sc ar. ne or and ne
| Or Of 30 or. section . and W hf, NV ar, sec
| ton 10. township 2 south, range . west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton OF said land. viz:
John d. Gibson. Peter Ranegan. Samuel >.
Gibson, Of Denny =. o., Jackson county,
Miss; David E. Webb, Of Basin T. o.. Jack'
JAMES HILL, Register.
July Is. 1925. a5-st
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Hunt the world over and you can
not. find a better remedy for bowel
complaints than Chambcrlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh0ea Remedy. Ia
fact people from all over the world
send to America for this medicine.
For sale by Scranton Pharmacy.
my6l2-1y
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Our old-time friend and patron, Mr.. W. II.
Fletcher, Of vaucleave, dropped in the Demo
cRAr-SrAn Office Monday to chat with MS and
lesve 81 for two wears subscription to the "Old
Reliable" Mr.. Fletcher is long about eighty,
but vigorous for a man of that age. We trust
'Unclc Buck as he is Familiarity called by his
ne,ghbors and friends, may live many, many
more years.
The Mobilians much in evidenc e at Pasca.
poula this season are Mr.. A. s. Benn and
wife, Mr.. Walter F. Sarjeant and wife, Miss
Adele Webber and their guest, Mrs. Irons
They are qnartered in real English style III
the pretty cottage over the bay, part Of the
Cottage-by-the-Sea.
Mr.. Thos. D. McGovern, one Of Mobiles
efficient detectives, was here Thursday in at
! tendance on the prelimary trial Of Willie Jen'
kins, colored. He and Mr.. Ed. Morris wert
the officers who arrested jenkins in Mobile or
suspicion and found the editors watches. W.
hope some day Scranton will have as %eficien'
detectives as Mobile.
Miss Minnie Davis, one Of our society favor
ties, who has been spending some time in Mo
bile with relatives return 10 her home here OF
Sunday evening, much to the delight of he
many friends.
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MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.
Churches.

MEruoDIsT-Kev. II. Il. Singleton, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. prayer-mecting
every Wednesday evening.
PREsBYrERIAE-lev. ID. o. Byers. pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer-inccting
every Wednesday night.
BAPTIsT-Eld. II. Bennett. pastor. Preach
ing every first and third sunday. Prayer
/ meeting every Thursday night.
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NOTICE TO PENSIONERS.

Blanks have been received at my office, and
can be had on application. Those on the lis,
heretofore will have to make new application
Applications must be made in duplicate. SEE
circular letter from the Auditor published il
the DEMoCRAT-STAR this week.
+. II. LEWIS, Chancery Clerk.
Scranton, July 30, 1898.
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What would you do il taken with a
severe attack Of collie or cholera
morbus and your physician could not
be readily summoned? Provide your
self with a bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and you will then be prepared for such
an emergency. 1t always gives
prompt relief. For sale by Scranton
Pharmacy. my6l2-ly
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MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

The ladies' Of the Episcopal church will give
a moonlight excursion on the Bay next Mon
day night. August LIST. Steamer Georgia will
lenvsMitchell's wharf at 1880 p. m. promptly.
Tickets so cents. Refreshments on board.
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TO TEACHERS OF JACKSON COUNTY

TO TEACHERS OF JACKSON COUNTY.
Our Summer Teachers Institute will begin
Monday, August 80, 1898, and continue five
DAYS. Teachers and those desiring to teach
are urged to attend and prepare for the exam
nation. Bring text books. An educational
feast is promised. Prof. J. s. Goodwin, our
conductor, is very competent.
D. D. C0WAN,
Supt. OF Education, Jackson Co.
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srAsuonE plsrRIcr-THlRD ROUND.
POPLARvlLLE
HIGH SCHOOL,,

EoR1OI V1A0s ODV
las closed its sixth and most prosperous
session. Over 100 boarders. Over $40 stu
dents. Sixty teachers In the training
class. Nine graduAtes. Prepares students
for University courses and for the. practi-
cal walks Of life. Prepares teachers to
pass County, state and Professional ex-
aMinations. Faculty increased. New S0x
100 auditorium. Health and moral innu-
the lowest. Facilities. vs. good ~ the best.
seventh session opens. Monday. August
"a taaa ". 1, THAMES.
" Principal.
July 9, 1905. si-st
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c. A. BEDINGFIELD.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Having located offers his professional services 10
the people Of Scranton aud vicinity.
Ohlce-Palacc Pharmacy. LApsif ~
house.
April 4, 1893 ""
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
ARMY HATS.

The DeJean & Mitchell Co., have
laid in a stock Of elegant styles in
army hats. Call and see them.
In order to make room for fall goods,
l am closing out the remainder Of my
summer goods and millinery at cost.
G. Nelson's emporium.
NOTICE.
This is to inform the public that l
have recently added to my funeral
equipment and now have the best on
the Gulf Coast. Anything in the
casket line from the cheapest to the
best. All orders left at the Champion
Livery Stable, Scranton, or D. A.
Walters livery stable at Pascagoula,
will be promptly attended to. Salts.
faction guaranteed.
c. W. GARNER.
Moss Point, July 8, 1898. At
II you need job printing that is
equal in style and workmanship of
that from the cities, send your orders
to the DEMoCRAT-STAR office. This
office don't turn out any "slop work.
Prices as reasonable as such work can
be had from any first-class printing
establishment in the South.
THE ROAD LAWS FOR SALE.
The Road Laws, with the amend
mcnts, neatly printed in pamphlet
form, can be had at the
tt DEMOCRAT-STAR Office.
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]. E. WOLFE.
Timer q Sheet Iron Worker
Shop on pascasoula g., near Opera House.
SCRANTON, MISS.

Uc will maknhRooang, Guttering, smokes
stacks, B~recuEk6E. Buthtubs, Kitchen Sinks,
Coffee RonsterD, Wind Cunncls r.. steam.
10 6elvNnised Cistcrn Tanks nd all 9TH
e1 M and let Iron work. LAMPS, Stoves
an cooking ttensils repaired.
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Executors Notice.

In the matter Of the estate OF Hazen y.
Plummer, deceased.
All persons holding debts or claims against
the estate Of lIaxen N. Plummer,. deceased,
must within one year from tho date hereof
| have the same prObutcd or registered As re-
onired by law, or they will be forever barred.
This July 10. isos: u,ox
July Y, 1898. IS-At
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A SOUVENIR OF CERvERA'S
FLEET.

In a letter from John ID. Collins, Jr.,
Of the Texas, we learn something OF
the feelings Of one engaged In = naval
battle with fragments Ut Spanish
shells falling thick about them aud
the blood OF comrades sprlnkling one
until his best friend would fail to rec
ognize him John knows the hard
shlbs OF naval war. He sent . Span.
ish coin bearing date OF 1859, captured
from the Spanish flagship, " his
father as q souvenir 0f the great vic
HA0ry Of Santiago. Ocean Springs !!
proud Of her naval volunteer boy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-24
NETT FOR THE
 SECOND PLACE
OBLIGED BY HIS FRIENDS TO
 ENTER THE RACE.
He Will Not Withdraw From the Con- test, but Will Battle to the
 End

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 23.-A half dozen aspirants, each entertaining the idea that anybody Governor, came to Sacramento seeking the nomination for that position, but a large majority of the delegates to the convention entertained quite a different notion concerning the office and began to look over the field for a widely known and representative Republican whose name would give character and strength to the State ticket.
 After discussing the wants of several eminent men it was decided to ask Jacob Lieutenant Governor. At first he de- clined, but subsequently,, at the earnest request of many delegates and other lead ing Republicans, reluctantly consented to his name going before the convention.
 When this acceptance became known self-constituted candidates became unus- ually and suddenly concerned about the in whispers to deplore the old miners condition. Soon the whispers grew into open talk and current rumor that MT. Neff's name would be withdrawn. It is learned from source absolutely authen- tic that Jacob Neff has no thought of withdra wing from the contest He en- tered the field reluctantly at the earnest importunities of many prominent Re- publicans, and now being in the fight he will stay there until the ballots are count ed and the result Is announced.
 The sentiment among delegates, freely expressed tonight is that Jacob Neff' s name will add to the strength of the ticket and afford many old-time Repub- Hcan voters especial qualification.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-24
Cheers for the Stars and Stripes the Order of
 the First Day.
Old Warhorse Neff in Taking the Temporary Chair Says He's Not the Tool
 of Cliques.
BY HENRY JAMES.

General Barnes covered himself with laurel and with bay. It Is said of him that he has proved himself better jour nalist than he Is a lawyer. In thinking this over l conclude somebody has been joshing him. He certainly has the gift of pretty words, but when he takes his pen in hand he piles the words so high above any idea that one wonders what the pile is for.
 Tonight the streets are less noisy. There Is an absence of shouts, and the brass-banding for the present mostly stands adjourned. This evenings session was brief and only for the naming of the 1 committees. These committees are now at work, and some of them will be at 1t so long that the probability of the con- ventions being called to order on time to- morrow is remote
 Of course there are caucuses galore.
 Many delegates who have no other en- gagement are out at the old pavilion, where ceremony known as a jinks is in progress. The precise nature of this af- fair had not been announced, but there being a general belief that the character of 1t was to lack solemnity and it's pur- pose to drive dull care away, 1t drew. There were speeches and music, good stories, well told, and a number of jokes. One of these was cruel. No delegate
 
 sight of beer barrel surrounded by ice, and then have polite attendant extract water from the barrel. However, the joke went down all right
 There have been several remarks to- day about the weather. I refrain from quoting. There has been a noticeable warmth of temperature. which the Sac ramentans shrewdly discount by hang ing thermometers on the refrigerator and flaming them. The heat vanished with the sun and measure of joy came into life again. The convention hall was kept comfortable, although the 300-horse power fan had to hump Itself throughout the session.
 The only band playing in this vicinity now is stationed in front of the Golden Eagle Hotel. while upon the front wall of that resort of statesmen is suspended the banner brought by the Gage people. The banner is fanked by seven others, all representing counties south of TehachapI and all for Gage. Still endeavoring to avoid prophecy, I venture the prediction that the gentleman from the orange belt Is in the race.
 It will be observed that of the conven- ton itself I have said little, the reason being that there Is little to say in an ac- count devoid of details. The session was picturesque for an opening. notably patri- otic in the opening; but when 1t had set tied down to business was unmarked by incident. One or two members showed symptoms of bursting into speech, but the chairman saw no excuse for permit ting them to burst; so If the event occur 1t will be due to pressure within. There will doubtless be a loosening of the damned food of eloquence tomorrow.