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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
TRIO OF CONVENTIONS
MEET AT ELLENSBURG
Fusion of Silverites Likely TO Be Ac-
complished Easily in Wash
ington State.

ELLENSBURG, Sept. THE Populist,
Democratic and Silver Republican con-
ventions met here to-day to form a fu-
sion and nominate a joint ticket, con-
ssting of two Congressman and two Su-
preme Judges. The results of to-day's
session were the forming of a permanent
organization by each convention and the
appointment of conference committees to
perfect fusion.
The Inducements of the conventions in
dictate that fusion will be easily accom-
pished. 1t is pretty generally conceded
that the Populists will secure both Su-
preme Judges, and that Congressman
Lewis and Congressman Jones will be re-
nominated.
The Populist convention has among it's
delegates one woman, Mrs. Peter of
Clallam County, who was seated on her
husbands proxy.
The only conclusion reached by the
joint conference committee was that the
ticket be known as the Peoples party and
that Democrats and Silver Republicans
each have a Congressman.
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DROPS SOME OF HIS WIVES
FUGITIVE'S HARErI SCATTERED
DURING HIS FLIGHT.
General Kitchener Reports That
Nearly 1900 Bodies Of Der
wishes Have Been
Found.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, Sept. THE British War
Office has received a dispatch from
General Sir Herbert Kitchener, COM
mander Of the Anglo-Egyptian forces,
dated Omdurman on Monday last, say
ing that over 500 Arabs, mounted on
camels, were dispatched after the flu
gitive Khalifa Abdullah that morning.
The general added that the Dervish
leader was reported to be moving with
such speed that some Of his wives had
been dropped along the road followed
by him.
The Sirdar also says: Officers have
been counting the Dervish bodies on
the field and report the total number
of dead found as about 10000. From the
number of wounded who have crawled
to the river and town it is estimated
that 10000 were wounded. Besides the
above between 300 and 400 Dervishes
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VICTIM OF Won ARNOLD.
City Trustee Robert Kent Of Sacra-
mento Becomes Insane.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. Robert Kent,
one of the Board of City Trustees, was
taken to private asylum in Stockton to-
day, pending an examination as to his
sanity. A short time ago Kent exhibited
symptoms of mental decay and his rela-
>tives decided to have him confined in
Iprivate asylum, rather than suffer having
him committed to a State institution.
Kent evidently was aware of their inten-
tions, as he hurriedly packed his grip and
went to San Francisco. Coroner George
Clark, who is an intimate friend of the
unfortunate man, was deputized to make
arrangements for his confinement in
private asylum. After a search of several
DAYS Clark found Kent and induced him
TO accompany him to Stockton. He was
then taken to the asylum, where he will
be kept until he regains his mental eQui
librium.
Kent is well known here, and his sad
affection is q severe blow to his friends
and relatives. There are many who be-
lieve that his present condition is due to
a determined attempt about two years ago
of an alleged detective named Won Arnold
10 besmirch his character. Won Arnold is
now serving a term in England for
swinding a widow, who became infatu-
afed with him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
vERMoNT's ELECTION.
Democrats Show Some Gains in the
OFF Var

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Sept.
THE result of yesterdays election in
Vermont shows many surprises, the Re-
publican vote having fallen off quite ma
terially from four years ago, whereas the
party managers expected 1t would equal
If not exceed the vote Of 1894. The Demo-
Gratis have not only made a gain for
Governor. but have elected thirty-three
Representatives in 179 towns heard from,
while only eleven were seated the last off
year.
Although the question of high license
has been the principal issle. the Prohibi-
ton vote shows falling off of over 40
per cent. One Prohibitionist has been
elected to the House of Representatives
Returns from 172 cities and towns give
the foalnlooywying, vote for Governor: Smith
(R.), 80 ,63S; Moloney CD, 1886; Wyman
Pro.l, 7l2 The same towns In 1894 gave
Woodbury. (R.), 1928; Smith CD, II ,615;
others 1885.
Congressman Grout and Powers are re-
elected by substantial majorities. The
Republicans have elected their candidates
for Senators In every county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
NO CONTRACTS IN EUROPE
BUT THE BUILDER OBSERVED
WORK IN THE YARDS.
Many New Appliances and Tremen-
dous Activity in Countries
Which Build Theig
Own Vessels.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Sept. THE war YES
sells of the future will be the battle
? ships. with heavier battery, greater
speed and greater radius of action than
yet attained" This is the opinion of
Irving NJ. Scott, head of the Union Iron
Works of San Francisco, which built
the Pacific wonder, the battleship Ore
eon. Mr.. Scott returned on the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse from a three
months business tour in Europe, dur
ing which he visited the great ship
yards of Great Britain, France, Ger
many and Russia. Mr.. Scott intimated
when he sailed last June that he hoped
to obtain contracts from European
powers for new warships. He was not
successful.
Europe will continue to build her
own war vessels" he said, with the
exception of the battleship and cruiser
ordered by Russia from the Cramps
last May. I do not expect to see Amer
built vessels flying foreign flags.
In European ship yards l found tre-
mendous activity and noted the con-
Stapt introduction of new appliances
Each country naturally desires to
build it's own warships.
THE Oregon's splendid performance
created a great sensation in Europe.
but 1t marks only step in advance of
the old conditions. The next series
of vessels will overshadow her in every
particular. Personally, | was not sur
prised at the record breaking trip from
San Francisco to the West Indies. She
was built as fine as human skill and
material would permit. 1t is solely
question Of coal capacity. Europe will
profit by the lessons the Oregon taught,
but will use the facilities Of her own
workshops and yards. Each nation
Seems to be putting forth its greatest
\ efforts to enlarge its sea power. Ger
many's naval plans show that In 1905
she will have nineteen battleships and
forty-thre cruisers This is an indi-
cation only of the general activity"
What feeling was caused by the
sweeping character of the American
naval victories?"
Largely disgust at the poor efforts
of the Spaniards," said Mr.. Scott. "Eu-
Iopean naval officers were astonished
at the slight damage sustained by our
hips. There is a marked increase In
aspect for American gunnery."
Mr.. Scott had many opportunities for
learning the views of European diplo-
mats on the Philippine question.
Beyond a doubt" he said, the pow
ers would be more embarrassed if the
United States would let go of the is
lands now than If they held them. Dip |
iomats are relieved because we hold
Manila. Unless the United States keeps
the islands under direct control they
believe the interests of all countries
would suffer severely and serious COM
plications probably would arise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
SHE CONTESTED TOO LATE.
An Important Decision Rendered in
the Matter of Captain
Wilson's Estate.

Judge Trout rendered important de-
cision yesterday in the matter of the pro-
batting of the will of the late Captain
John c. Wilson, who died on February
"a, 1897, leaving estate of considerable
value. The following month, his will, dis
tributing the estate to his wife, Mrs.
Agnes Wilson, and his son, John C. Will
son Jr.. was admitted to probate. Twelve
days later woman claiming to be the
widow of the decedent appeared on the
scene and laid claims to the estate. She
was known as Mrs Clara Brady or Cor
don, resident of Oakland. She claimed
that she had three children two of whom
were living, by Wilson; that he had pub
licly recognized her as his wife and had
In addition promised to leave her a share
of his fortune. A proposition was made
to young Wilson and his mother to COM
promise the case, but they rejected the
offer. They refused to recognize the al
legged widow and announced their deter
mination to fight the case to the bitter
end. 1t was suggested that scandal
would follow but that did not alter their
determination. They said that they would
not under any circumstances listen to any
terms Of compromise. The matter then
dropped and the alleged widow was not
heard from until March of the present
year. She then petitioned that the order
admitting the will be revoked and that
she be given an opportunity to present her
mother Immediately interposed a de-
murrer to the proceedings and Judge
Trout decided yesterday In their favor.
The records of the court showed that the
motion to set aside the probating of the
will had not been filed within the statu-
tory time-one year-and that the contest
must necessarily fall to the ground In
deciding the case Judge Trout said that
the alleged widow could not plead igno-
rance of the facts for failure to commence
proceedings within the statutory time, as
her efforts to have the matter compro-
missed proved that she was cognzant of
the legal steps being taken by young
Wilson and his mother to have the estate
distributed to them.
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ALL DUE TO A MISTAKE
VETERANS THOUGHT HE WAS
ATTACKING ALGER.
Did Not Permit Him to Finish a
Sentence Which Ended in
Laudation of the Sec
rotary of War.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CINCINNATI, Sept. During the
Grand Army Of the Republic campfire
at Music Hall tonight Governor Pin
gree was Kissed and hooted off the
stage because of his criticism Of the
conduct of the war. He cited several
cases of abuse and suffering due to the
delay of red tape and became very We
hement in denunciation of formalities
at the sacrifice of comfort, health and
human life. After citing particular
case of bad management in the distri-
button of disinfectants Governor Pin
gree said
IF Secretary Alger--"
But Governor Pingree never finished
that sentence. A voice in the audience
cried:
"Hurrah for Alger."
The cry was taken up in a boisterous
chorus. The Governor attempted re-
peatedly to be heard, but the audience
refused to listen to another word. The
three words, IF Secretary Alger," had
left wrong impression. The audience
interpreted these three words to be the
beginning of a strain of censure and
criticism and absolutely refused to let
the speaker proceed.
Chairman Melish made repeated at
tempts to quell the disturbance. but
those who started the racket persisted
in keeping it up The Governor then
retired. Governor Pingree was reading
his speech from manuscript and had
proceeded but short way with the
document when he was cut off by the
noisy and uncomfortable Interruption
After the Governor had left and quiet
had been restored, Chairman Melish
finished the sentence which the audi
ence had refused to permit the Govern
or to read. 1t was:
Queen Of the Tennis Courts.
CHICAGO, Sept. THE womens ten
mis- tournament terminated to-day with
the game for the Western championship
between Miss Louise Pond, the champion,
of the tournament proper. Miss Atkinson
won the contest. Ga. 6-3, 7-5. She is
now champion of the West.
eff Secretary Alger had been given
full such power such things would
never have happened"
The transformation of the audience
was then humiliatingly complete to all
who were present. Then Kisses of de-
rision were turned into cheers and re-
peated calls for Governor Pingree, but
he had left the hall and refused to re-
turn.
Chairman Melish, in a very appropri-
ate speech expressed his regrets for
the misunderstanding and proceeded
with the programme.
After this treatment of Governor
Pingree the succeeding speeches had q
most attentive audience.
Governor Bushnell Of Ohio was the
next speaker and he stepped forward
waving a little flag and eulogizing
President Mckinley and his Cabinet
and the successful management of the
war in the highest terms. His remarks
brought forth frequent applause.
Commander in Chief Goblin made a
very eloquent address on the purposes
Of the Grand Army, and as he was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
PASSING OF THE POPULISTS.
Arkansas Election Shows the Party
Almost Extinct in That State.

LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 7.-Unofflcial re-
turns show that the Populst party has
become almost extinct in Arkansas 1t
appears that they have lost Nevada,
White, Cleveland and Polk counties, here
totore considered their strongholds, and
have elected but one member of the Leg
islature, that member being elected in
Cleburn County. About 100 900 votes were
cast in the State of which the Republicans
polled about $4,000 and the Populist and
Prohibitionists perhaps 5000.
Governor Jones ran far behind the
Democratic ticket.
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were killed in Omdurman when the
town was taken.
81 have as prisoners between 5000 and
1000 fighting men,"
CANADIAN PACIFIC YIELDS.
A Acknowledgements the Interstate
Commerce Commissions Fairness.

MONTREAL, Sept. 1.-The Canadian
Pacific Railway has replied to the recent
decision of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, in letter addressed by 7.
G. Shaughnessy, vice president to the
executive officers of the competing and
connecting lines. In this letter Mr..
Shaughnessy, after commenting on the
marked spirit of fairness with which the
commission handled the matter, in view
of the fact that the Canadian Pacific was
a foreign corporation" concludes:
However, in this case, as in all previ-
Gus cases involving United States traffic,
the company accepts without question
and will be governed by the decision OF
the commission, taking care, of course,
that its rates will be on the basis of those
that prevail with other routes, and tar
ifs covering traffic affected by the deci-
sion to take effect on the 18th instant, re-
storing ante-bellum rates as far as prac-
by this company in accordance with the
interstate commerce law"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
A Periure- Caught.

United States Commissioner Heacock
announced yesterday that he would rec
ommend the deportation of Geen Mon Let,
a Chinese boy, who claims admission on
the ground that he is native-born Amer
ican He introduced a Chinese witness,
claiming to be his cousin, whose evidence
was so inconsistent that the cousin was
ordered into arrest by the court and de-
livered to the United States Marshal He
will be tried for willfully and knowingly
aiding and abetting the landing of Chi
nese not entitled to land.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Bounty on Squirrel Tails.

SALINAS, Sept. THE Board of SUI
pervisors this afternoon, in response to
petition by citizens for the relief of the
destitute of the southern portion of Mon
terey County, passed an ordinance to pay
a bounty of 3 cents each on squirrels tails
for all squirrels killed within the county,
the ordinance to go into effect on Sep
tember rs. This will aid the sufferers
and exterminate the pest in that portion
Of the county. After the board has
agreed on the tax levy further relief by
means Of county road work will be given.
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SELECTS ITS OFFICERS.
Grand Council of the Young Mems
Institute Ends It's Labors.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1.-The Grand
Council of the Young Mems Institute con-
Guided its sessions to-day in time to wit
ness the Grand Army parade. The follow
ii Grand aiie president, g. M. o'Brien, Roam
First grand vice-president, ]. r. Flan-
agan, Portsmouth, n. II.
Secretary, Joseph Vetter, Reading.
Ohio.
Treasurer, Henry K. Isler, Carthagena,
Marshal, w. H. Breech, Cincinnati.
Delegate to Supreme Council. Joseph p.
Kealy Cincinnati.
on October 10 there will be meeting OF
the Grand Council at St. Louis, at which
delegates from the United States, Canada
and British Columbia will be present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Sale of Gravel Deposits.

REEDING, Sept. THE sale of the
Bloss & McClary gravel deposits at Trim
ity Center to a company composed of To-
cal people, headed by Luke and Thomas
Mcdonald of San Francisco, Is an
nounced. The consideration is between
$40, 900 and $40 ,000 The auriferous depos-
it's cover an area of 1000 acres. Contracts
have been let to cut 400, 900 feet of lumber
to be used in building a four-foot fiume
to obtain a perennial water supply. A
large number of men will be employed
on the property.
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was concluded yesterday afternoon and
argument begun. A new witness ap-
peared in the person of Herman Weller
clerk for Martin Eggers, who corrobo
that Clarkson had called at Eggers store
on the 22d of last February. The argu-
ment will be resumed this morning and
the case WILL then go to the jury.
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A Junk Capsized.

A Chinese junk was capsized off Hunt
ers Point yesterday afternoon while the
crew of four men were taking in their
shrimp nets. A number of Italians were
casting their nets in the vicinity, and
went to the rescue just in time to save
the lives of the endangered Mongols The
junk was towed to the shrimp drying
grounds near the point, but not before
half q ton of small fish and shrimp had
been lost. This is the only instance of
the capsizing of a Chinese junk in the
memory OF the Italians.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Arc Lights for Selma.

SELMA, Sept. THE Town Council at
a special meeting last night voted to light
the town with arc lights, the proposition
being for an all-night service. Frank
dent of this place has the machinery for
an extensive electric plant. and is wiring
the town. 1t is expected that the plant
,will be In operation by October l.
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One Year for Ross.

Edwin G. Ross, the young mulatto, IN
dicted for embezzling letter from the
Sacramento Postoffice, pleaded guilty to
the charge yesterday morning in the
United States District Court. He was SEN
fenced by Judge de Haven to be imprison-
ed in the Folsom Penitentiary for one
year with hard labor.
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about to leave the platform was pre-
sented with an elegant gold watch and
chain by his comrades of the old Forty
Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment of Vol
unteerS. The other addresses were by
General II. S. Hurst of Chillicothe and
Hon. Frank c. Bruner, chaplain In
chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Salvationist Harvest Festival.

The officers of the Salvation Army have
issued the programme for their harvest
festival, the proceeds of which will be
bors among the needy and suffering. The he
gathering will extend over three DAYS.
commencing on the nth inst.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Circuit Court of Appeals.

The United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peais will hold a weeks session in Seat
tie beginning September IL. Judge Haw-
ley of Nevada will sit on the Circuit
Court bench In this city during the abb
sence of Judge Morrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
SUICIDE ENDS DISSIPATION.
Hayward Daughter of Respected
San franciscan Kills Herself.
SUICIDE

SEATTLE, Sept. AFTER season Of
dissipation, Maggie Quirk. the wayward
daughter of a well-to-do San Franciscan,
committed suicide tonight She swal-
diving explained that she was desperate
because OF having been forsaken by man
she loved Maggie Quirk was blonde, 26
years old and born in San Francisco. Her
father Is quite wealthy and lives retired
life Her mother is dead. She has mar
ried sister living in Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
FLEEING BEFORE THE TROOPS
Peruvian Marauders Driven Back by
Government Forces.

Special cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1885, by James Cor
don Bennett.
LIMA, Peru, Sept. News from all
parts Of the country indicates that bands
of marauders, melted by Cacerises and
other agitators. are fleeing before the
Government forces sent to intercept them.
The agitation has already caused much
harm to business interests of the republic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
TWO MEN WEARY OF LIFE.
One Hangs Himself and the Other
Takes the Revolver Route.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7.-Alfred johann
sen, sheepherder so years of age, hanged
himself to a girder of the Buena Vista
street bridge last night.
Just outside the grounds at the Soldiers
Home at Santa Monica this morning the
body Of a musician in the home band
named Tanney was found. He had shot
himself in the head. He was % years
old and was sick and respondent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-08
Trial Of CIarkson.

The taking of testimony in the trial of
William Clarkson, charged with stealing
gold bullion from the Mint In this city,
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In Charge of Yuma Prison.

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. Z. = Herbert
Brown, editor of the Arizona Citizen of
Tucson, was appointed to-day by the
Governor superintendent of the Terrific
rial Prison at Yuma, vice John w. Dor
rington. resigned.