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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
NO PRONOUNCED FAVORITES
INTEREST CENTERING IN THE
 STATE CONVENTION.
Sacramento Clubs Make Extensive Preparations for the Accom- modation of Delegates
 and Visitors.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 6.-The ap- preaching Republican convention prom ises to excel all previous political gath erings in this State in interest and im- portance In this part of California there is unusual interest manifested. At the same time everybody seems to be in state of doubt and expectancy. There is an absence of concentration upon any one point or person when the gubernatorial question Is broached. All minds meet in the concession Of Ma guire's forlorn hope, but when it comes to the question who shall profit from his certain defeat no one hazards reply or gives expression to choice.
 The people in these parts are going to be wonderfully tolerant this year, and the only desire they seem to have is one for a good. strong, energetic Re- publican, whose election will serve t.s a message of commendation to Presi- dent Mckinley and incidentally dispose of many-sided Mcguire.
 Great preparations are being made for the proper reception of the dele gates and visitors In general on the 23d inst The pavilion is being put into order for both conventions, and from experience in the past the com mittee in charge will be in position to provide most handsomely for the accommodation of all concerned. The various Republican clubs throughout the city have united in plan of enter tainment which will consist of high links or smoker at the old pavilion on the first night of the convocation. An elaborate programme is being arranged and a grand rally of visiting Republi- cans is looked forward to. The clubs reception committee has arranged for headquarters at the Golden Eagle dur ing the convention, where all visitors will be welcomed and provided for.
 The Captain Mckinley Club will have charge of the ratification meeting following the nominations.
 Never before in the history of Sacra- mento has there been such an over whelming demand for accommodations in advance of a coming event.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
GOT AWAY WITH
 MONEY AND CIGARS
THIEVES RAID A MARKET
 STREET LIQUOR HOUSE.
An Entrance Was Effected Through the Skylight on the One
 Story Extension.

Despite the watchfulness of the min ions of Lees. thieves broke into the estab- lisment of Mohns & Kaltenbach at 29 Market street Friday night, and after holding high revel in the store room at the rear succeeded in getting away with their booty.
 The thieves gained access to the store by climbing over the neighboring roofs and breaking in a skylight on the one story extension. There was a pile Of boxes under the skylight, and 1t was an easy drop from the roof to the boxes and the boxes to the floor. After drinking all the liquor they could hold, the thieves visited the front part of the store and emptied the cash register, which con tained about $30 in cash and SlO worth of revenue stamps. They also loaded themselves down with cigars and went out the way they came.
 An inspection of the roof showed loot prints leading toward row of dilapid- ated lodging houses fronting on Steuart street, but the buildings in the vicinity are so constructed that if man gets on the roof of one he could make an entire circuit of the block over the roofs with very little difficulty.
 No clew to the robbers has yet been found, although some of the "best men" on the force, under the supervision or Chief Lees, are working on the case
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

is in readiness to combat the Req forces at the primaries on Wednesday. There was a large attendance and great en- thusiasm prevailed. The coming cleo tions were discussed at length and all arrangements made by members for work among the voters on that day. IL was freely expressed that no ballot box stuffing would be permitted by the gang which has been running muncl- pal affairs, and that any attempt at crookedness would be resisted with force if necessary.
 The attempt of Boss" Req to harass Superintendent of Schools Chipman by having the Board of Supervisors reject his bills came in for good scoring. Strong addresses were delivered by prominent members present. It was stated that the bills of Game Warden Mackenzie for the full amount Of ex- penses allowed by law were never Ques- toned, while the modest expense bills of Chipman were thrown out. The per secution of Chipman was referred to as similar to that of eX-County Clerk Bor- ing In the latter's case an expert put into his office by the gang had found a shortage of s6500, while the findings of the Commissioner before whom tes- timony was taken showed shortage of only $39 35. and this through clerical errors.
 Strong men have been put up as del egates in all precincts of the county and the Good Government Club is con- fident of success at the primaries.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
THE CHOSEN FRIENDS.

The following officers of Social Coun- ell have been installed for the current term, W. F. Gibson being the installing officer: Past councillor. M. Stott; coun- cilor. Mrs. Kate A. Adams: vice-coun- cilor. J. s. Karr; prelate, Miss Clara Me Donald; instructor, Mrs. Baccus; secre- marshal, Mrs. Alder; warden, Mrs. Blu ford; guard, Miss Mary Mcdonald; sen- try Mrs. Kruse.
 At the meeting of the Progressive Council in the hall of Fatrmount Coun- ell in the latter part of July there was presented. after the public installation of the officers of Fairmount, by ". F. Gib- son, p. s. R., assisted by c. M Arnold P. S. C.. Miss Clara Mcdonald G. T.. E. A. G. Baker, deputy grand councillor, act ing as grand marshal, a programme of entertainment, the principal features Of which were piano solo by Mrs. E. Van Buckley. recitation by E. B. Street, w. F Gibson told what he knew of his friend MT. Cohn and a recitation by Miss Man ton Then refreshments were served These meetings by the Progressive Coun, cil are doing much to arouse an unusua feeling of sociability in the order, and A F. Baker, who is the chairman. Is work ing very hard to attain that end.
 Golden Gate Council will at the meet ing on the 12th inst increase its member ship by accepting the membership Of an other council.
 Grand Councillor Boehm will during the current month visit councils at Downie vile, Grass Valley, Angels and Sonora
 Grand Recorder Wallis and Supreme Trustee Keefer visited Sacramento Coun cii last week and gave some important information as to the order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
WELLSFARGO STUBBORN. Makes No Effort to Avoid Prosecu-
 ton at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 6.-The Mer- chants and Manufacturers Association is yet without reply to its letter to Wells, Fargo & Co.,, stating the conditions on which it would agree to defer legal ac- tion United States District Attorney Flint is still in communication with the Attorney General, and until definite in- structions are received from him the case will remain in statu quo.
 It will be brought up for further dis cussion. however, at meeting of the board of directors of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association on Monday, and a definite line of action decided upon.
 Since Thursday Wells, Fargo x Co. have permitted the shippers to cancel the war stamp. 5. A. Butler, agent of the company, says that at first they were in some doubt as to whose duty it was to cancel the. stamp. but he has secured tn the opinion of Deputy Internal Revenue Col lector Harrison to the effect that the one who afixes the stamp should, cancel it and either the company or the shipper may affix it. The only requirement. now made by the company Is that the receipt be signed, thus closing the transaction before the stamp Is affixed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
MAY THE BEST
 YACHT WIN Sir Thomas LiptOn on His Challenge. ALL OBSTACLES REMOVED PAPERS PROBABLY HAVE BEEN
 DISPATCHED.
I ALL OBSTACLES REMOVED
The Shamrock Will Be a Ninety Footer, Cutter-Rigged, and Will Be Ready by the
 End of February.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-According to the Star, the challenge of Sir Thomas Lip ton for race for the America cup will be dispatched this afternoon by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club to the New York Yacht Club.
 Continuing, the Star says an arr engagement has been reached in regard to certain condition suggested acre, which the challenger disapproved Of.
 MT. Charles s. Russell, Sir Thomas Lipton's representative in the matter, is conferring this evening with Mr. William Fife. the designer on whose plans the challenging yacht will be built at Belfast. They are at tue country seat of Sir Thomas Lipton.
 Sir Thomas Lipton, in the course of an interview with a preventative of the Associated Press this evening, said:
 "A deputation of three members of and MT. Russell in London this morn ing and drew up the challenge, which was forthwith cabled to the New York Yacht Club, whose reply 1 hope to re- ceive on Monday. The challenge is absolutely conditionless, and l am per fectly satisfied that the race will be conducted with the same impartiality
  the Americans desire the best boat to win, as my colleagues and myself do.
 "The details of the races, if the chal- lenge is accepted, will be arranged by the New York Yacht Club and MT. Russell, who expects to sail on We'd nesday and prepare the ground for three members of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, including Secretary Kelly, who will proceed to New York later.
 My boat will be a ninety-footer. cutter rigged. The design and model of the Shamrock are already completed as I have been working for months to consummate my purpose. The yacht will be completed by the end of Feb ruary. There have been some efforts to secure the services of Captain Will liam O'Neill as skipper, but this has not been definitely settled. I hope also that MT. John Jameson, owner of the Iverna, will help us race the Sham rnply ''
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
MAGUIRE LIKED BY
 VENTURA DEMOCRATS

VENTURA, Aug. 6.-The Democratic county convention met this afternoon and elected the following delegates to the State convention: Adolfo Cama- rillo, Paul Charlebois, A. L. Drown, Brice Grimes, J. Logan Kennedy, John McGonigle, Thomas O, Toland and M Montgomery. The county convention was called for Monday, September 5. Primaries for the election of delegates to the county convention will be held on Saturday, September 3.
 The Populist County Central Commit tee met this afternoon and issued a call for it's county convention, to be held on Monday, September 5. Primaries will be held on Saturday, August 27.
 The Democrats passed resolutions in- dorsing James G. Mcguire for Cover nor and instructing the delegates to vote for him. The delegates favor Charles Barlow for Congressman from the Sixth District.
 ANTIOCH, Aug. 6.--At the Demo- cratic primary election here to-day Curtis Montgomery and Peter Peterson were elected from the Second Ward and L. Meyer, James Nolan and Captain John Turner from the First Ward as delegates to the Democratic county convention to be held in Martinez next Saturday.
 SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 6.-The Repubh- can County Central Committee met to- day and decided to hold the primaries on August Is to select delegates to the State convention. w. K. Radcliff was elected delegate at large. The delegates will be instructed to use every honor able means to secure the nomination of Frank Mattison of Santa Cruz as member of the State Board of EquaH- zation A telegram was sent to Presi- dent Mckinley on behalf of the Repub- licans of this county indorsing his ad- ministration.
 HAYWARDS, Aug. 6.-At a meeting of Republicans this evening to nom mate delegates to the State convention, in the interest of w. R. Davis for Gov ernor, G. s. Langand and J. w. Tom ford were nominated for this end of the Forty-sixth Assembly District. SALINAS, Aug. 6.-The Democratic 1 County Committee met this afternoon and named as delegates to the State 1 convention Judge s. C. Smith, Patrick 1 Jordan. T. Renison, J. K. Alexander, 1 B. V. Sargent, District Attorney P. E.. | Zabala James McMahon, $. w. Coffey, B. w. Leigh, Charles Hart, R. F. Johnson and R. A. Maudlin. The dele | gates were instructed to vote at the | convention for J. G. Mcguire first. last and all the time. The primaries for 1 eecting delegates to the county con- vention were set for September 13, and the convention for September 10.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
PASSENGERS AND
 GOLD FROM ALASKA
The Alliance Arrives at Seattle With $3oo,ooo and 112 Men From
 Dawson City.

SEATTLE, Aug. 6.-The steamer Ali ance arrived here tonight from St. Mich ael with 120 passengers, 112 of whom are from Dawson City. Of these only about forty had gold. The amount they had be- tween them is estimated at $500 900.
 Three McKinnon brothers of Victoria, B. C., and w. G. Mcdonald of Yelling ton, B. C.. old-timers. had about $4G,0M in nuggets C. Blythman of London, Eng land, brought about S1l, 900, and A. Byers, of Byers, Wash. had about $0OO. These were the largest individual amounts.
 Captain Hadwick of the Alliance states that there is an improvement in the sit uation at St Michael and he thinks that the stranded passengers will In short time be able to get up the river. Sew eral river steamers that were being lowed up have arrived and in short time they will relieve the congestion. The steam schooner, concerning which there was some uneasiness, arrived at St. Michael July 26 with her tow of three river steamers Nothing has yet been seen of the Moran fleet of river steamers and the reports regarding them are very conflicting. One report has them all wrecked; another report has it that four of them have reached Munivak in safety and are waiting there for the re- rnainder of the fleet to join them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
CEMETERY DEEDS EXEMPT
MUCH INFORMATION GIVEN BY
 COMMISSIONER SCOTT.
Various Kinds of Instruments Upon Which the Revenue Require ments Must Not Be
 Evaded.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The Com-
 sioner of Internal Revenue has decided
 that deeds to cemetery lots, which con-
 vey only the right to burial therein, to erect monuments, etc, do not require
 revenue stamp under the new law. he has held also, in another case, that on deeds of conveyance the tax should De computed upon the true value of the property conveyed; that on deeos con veying only d specific fractional inter
 est in undivided property the tax
 should be computed on the actual value
 of the interest conveyed also that all
 deeds of conveyance where the value or the property exceeds $10O must be stamped. The fact that the deed is
 deed of gift from husband or wife does not exempt 1t from tax. A quitclalm | deed or a deed made to correct a de- feet in a previous deed must be stamped.
 A certificate on the back or margin
 of a mortgage that the mortgage has | been satisfied requires stamp as certificate. Where, however, the local laws authorize entry in satisfaction upon the record, and the mortgage is thus cancelled, such entry does not re- quire stamp.
 Letters of administration, letters tes-
 tamentary or of guardianship, 1t Is l held, do not require stamps, but pet1- tion for the appointment of admins trators, executors or guardians do re- quire stamps, as do bonds of admins
 trators, executors or guardians. No stamp Is required on certificate Of tax
 sale for unpaid taxes, nor on the cer-
 tif1cate of redemption from sale.
 It is held also that every separate
 consignment of goods delivered for storage requires a receipt which must be stamped if the consignment requires several days in delivery. It need not, however have but one tax of 25 cents
 on it's receipt if 1t can be shown to
 be but one consignment. If no ware
 house receipts is issued the book of the express company delivering the con- signment being signed as receipt, the stamp should be affixed thereto. Mere local operators for the delivery of packages, baggage and the like within the same town, may give receipts which are not required to be stamped Where, in consideration of an addi- 1 tion to the regular storage charge, ar | additional responsibility is assumed the l instrument is stamped as an insurance 1 policy at the rate of 1 cent on each 1 dollar of premium charged. It is also | held that where a policy of life insur- ance is assigned as collateral security | for a loan exceeding $1000 it should be
 stamped as pledge according to the
 amount of the debts secured and not according to the face of the policy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

San Francisco Tent, at its last held re- view had large meeting, and after hav- ing had an initiation there were read six teen applications for membership. An other contest has been started in this tent to secure members. That Is, one-half or the members have enrolled under the leadership of General H. L. Tickner, and the other half under the leadership of Admiral T. J. Harris. Each VIII strive to bring in the greatest numoer oi at the end of the time the losers Will freet the winners to a fine dinner. As each side wants to eat at the eres e1petnS1ei ts1i bnsfiinp After the business on Monday night the knights, including a dozen sol dier boys and the ladies Of Golden 6eae ioined @ ]orces and adiourned to the banquet-room of the Aicazar. where they enjoyed an eX- calIapt collation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
VOTING MEMS INSTITUTE.

The board of grand directors Will meet tomorrow for the transaction or llhpot tant business.
 Eco Council of Port Costa will give an ar+er+ainment on the 20th inst. and the nrincinaI address will be delivered by Grand Treasurer Aggler
 Grand Secretary Stanley and Grand Treasurer Aggler paid a visit to the council at Watsonville last Sunday y oorn
 There will be district meeting or 9 eeu9- oiis quarters e on on the 16th ipst.a of Nos T. S4 and 4 on the 18th at the same place; .t or H and No5 sos 0R B the and lsi6 so on a5 the the san tbe same place, and of Nos. 5, 29 and and 40 rN at at Market and Tenth streets on the 18th. ,,i,y arrange ments for an entertainment, to be gwen this month.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
THE DRIUDS.

The printed proceedings of the recently held grand grove are being distributed.
 Last Tuesday Noble Grand Arch Lewis and Grand Secretary Graves paid visi' to Calico Grove as a mark or respect lo Deputy Grand Arch J. F. Martihonl' wno is a member of the grove. Oh tue ioi- : lowing night they visited the sio'o "' Mayfield. left fo, 11,,,,,hoIdt County where they will visit Washineton and American Groves at Flu Eu- rataa w sa an1 then will visit Far West Grove at Ferndale. ao c.ome Grove at inI arenzo was very enjoyable one sdn El Dorado Dorado Circle at its last held session shon initiated several candidates S lint ana trse rse cioefgo cioefa is rapidly increasing in member chi
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
JIM CRANE J0KED
 ABOUT ENDING LIFE CONFIDED TO FRIENDS THAT HE HAD TROUBLES.
He Fully Recovers From the Gas He Inhaled at His Office Last
 Thursday Night
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 QO2 Rroadway Aug 6


 90S Broadway, Aug. G. There seems to be little doubt that ex- County Clerk James E. Crane intended to commit suicide on Thursday night, when he was found in his office nearly asphyxiated by escaping gas The pre- vious afternoon Mir. Crane was convers- ing with John Shay, the contractor, O.. A. Dennison and J. w. Dutton. MT. Crane remarked that things were not going as he desired and that he had so much trouble that he thought he would end his life. His remark was treated as a jest 1T, will help you. I will get a rope and a grindstone and put you aboard ferry boat and you can easily do the rest: Wont you come with me and push me off the deck?" said Crane.
 Not a bit of it. said Shay. "If a man wants to die very badly he would be quite satisfied with the assistance that I said I would give him.
 Eight hours later James Crane was found unconscious in his office with the gas turned on. He is now thoroughly re- covered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
woMAN,s RELIEF CORPS.

At the last held regular meeting or General George G. Meade Relief Corps there was work in the initiatory degree. The following named were appointed committee to make arrangements for an entertainment to be given in the near fnt,1re. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, Mrs. Kate Woods Mrs. Jennie c. Goodwin and Mrs. Sweet e .h oorns has gone on camping expedition Sor Q few weeks and during her absence she will visit corps in the vicinity of where she may be.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
co,,pAN1oNs OF THE FOREST.

Golden Club, composed of members or Golden Circle. have arranged Tor nov eltv social to be given in the soclal ndll s! e.! .h Foresters' building on the evening of the 18th inst. . or.h
 On the evening of Monday, the 25tn ro,,aI Circle will give a grand "Old
 The party that was given oy Caiit1anaa nttend1 ed by a large number of people and was
 [ Iiberty Circle will at its next meetne have three candidates to induct into the mysteries of the order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
To Be Honored for Bravery.

BERKELEY, Aug. 6.-Captain William McCleave of Berkeley has received let ter from his son, Lieutenant Robert Me dated July 13, and confirms the report that the Young Berkeley officer. came out of the engagement before Santiago with out serious injury It adds. also. that lieutenant McCleave's commanding offi- cer. Captain Turner, has recommended him for honorable mention for his bravery during the Cuban campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
Volunteer Engineers for Porto Rico

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.-The First Regi- ment of United States Volunteer Engin- eers will sail early tomorrow morning for Porto Rico on the transport Chester. The 1154 officers and men were brought down from Peekskill on barges early to-day and then transferred to the Chester off Lib erty Island.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
xn1rNe I.ADIEs, INSTITUTE.

Last Tuesday the ladies of Institute No. rendered a reception at headquarters to Miss Ella Comyns, district deputy. There was fine programme of entertainment and refreshments were served.
 The members of Institute No. rendered reception to Grand President Mary Nagle and a very pleasant evening was spent in the enjoyment of a musical and literary programme.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
SONS OF BENJAMIN.

The following named have been installed as officers of California Lodge of the l. o. S. of B.: A. Michaels, EXP; A. Meyer, p. Dr. A. Nusbaum, V. P: H. L. Spring CT R. and F. S.; B. Wacholder, T.; L. L. Langley, C.; w. Schneebaum, I. G.; A. Mendelsohn, O.G.; Dr. Nusbaum, physi- clan
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
un;on Patriotic Mass Meeting

The patriotic union mass meeting at the Young Mems Christian Association audi torium, Mason and Ellis streets, to De held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, will be addressed by Rev. George c. Adams, D.D. ney and Arthur Macurda. most inter esting service; open to both men and women; the public invited.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
BALL0T-BOX STUFFING
 WILL NOT BE PERMITTED

SAN JOSE, Aug. 6.-At meeting of the Good Government Club this after noon encouraging reports were received from over the county, showing that all
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
Fastest Four-Year-old of the Year.

PORTLAND. Me. Aug. 6.-At Rigby Park to-day the gelding Nice, son of the SIPS 900 Arion, made a record of 2:0912, making him the fastest 4-year-old of the year, and the first of the Arions to get into the 2:10 list.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
ANCIENT ORDER OF FoREsTERs.
rieb Chief Ranger Boehm has arranged

High Chief Ranger Boehm has arraHgeu visits as follows during the current To sonora. Milton. Copperopolis, Conan che Coioma. Carter, Soulsbyville, San Andreas. Columbia and West Point.
 last Monday night the high chief ranger exemplified the ritual before large number of the officers and members of the local lodges In Foresters' building.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

IN CHINATOWN-G. B., Presidio, Cal. It is estimated that at this time there are about 1000 Chinese in what is known as the Chinatown of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

THE SHORTEST ROUTE-J.B B. P, City. The shortest route from San Francisco to Manila is by the great circle route, 6237 miles.