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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27

opnortune moment, when the guard was absent, they removed the bricks which prevented them from gaining their freedom McNulty was the first to pass through the aperture, and atteT satisfying himself that his escape had moi been discovered, he signaled his companions to follow him. Sullivan, after his escape. boarded an outgolng steamer. intending never to return. When the steamer was opposite Fort Point he got homesick and started to swim to shore.
 The following day he was located by the police and returned to the County Jail He was subsequently, acquitted of the charge of burglary that was bending against him, but as he was leaving the courtroom he was rearrest- ed for breaking jail. He was convicted after a short trial and sent to the pen itentiary. McNulty was recaptured few days after he had escaped and IS now undergoing a life sentence in Fol som. Governor Markham having seen fit to save him from the gallows. Sul- livan was discharged from the peni- tentiary only short time before he committed the murder which the police attribute to him. The name of his &C., complice is not known, but as the po- lice have a good description of him. they hope to get him before long, as well as the murderer of the unfortunate OarnpOter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
"JIM" REA PROMPTLY
 CALLED TO ACCOUNT
Major Frank Mclaughlin Satiates the Former Boss Desire for
 Satisfaction.


 James W. Req, bully and former boss of San Jose, smarting over his downfall, came up from San Jose yes teroay morning full panoplied for war Since his ejectment from the Republic an party by the State Central Committee last Saturday Req has been furious, and on the train yesterday his loud-mouthed boastings of what he tn- tended to do to those who had accom- plls he'd lis exit from the political arena Gisgusted all the other passengers.
 With the proverbial chip carefully balanced on his shoulder, Req made h's way up town looking for trouble. and found 1t before he had hardly begun his quest.
 Almost the first man he met was Ma jor Frank Mclaughlin, the author of all his troubles, and on him Req opened his batteries. The return fire came so promptly and vigorously that the bully was instantly cowed. Quickly assum- ing a conciliatory air Req forced a grin on his features and lamely at- tempted to pass his words off as joke. Major Mclaughlin, however. could not see the humor of the affair, and gave Rea to understand that such jokes did not go with him. The late boss be- lieved him, for he removed the chip from his shoulder then and there and sought no further for the scalps of his executioners.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
ENTERTAIN MANY
 CALIFORNIA BOYS
Sixth and Seventh Regiments Guests of California Street M. E. Church
 Society

Nearly 1000 members of the Sixth and Seventh Regiments, California Volun- teers, were the guests last night of the Epworth League of California-street Methodist Episcopal Church.
 An excellent musical and literary pro- gramme was rendered in the auditorium of the church by soldier boys and by members of the church under direction of H. B. Pasmore.
 The Seventh Regiment band rendered the Star Spangled Banner" the audi ence standing. The band then struck up a lively march, during the rendition of which four little girls: Edith Brant, Car rie McLane, Violet Laflin and Maggie Kenny, went among the guests distribut- ing bouquets.
 The address of welcome was delivered by J. H. Northon, president of the Ep- worth League of the church. The quartet from the Santa Paula Company, E, con tributed several vocal numbers. Miss Gardner sang sweetly, and M. F. Pears, solo clarinetist of the band astonished his auditors with several whistling solos,
 Miss Mabel Brown recited "Elder Lambs Donation," Mrs. Bertha Eckman sang Remember the Maine" and Mir. Spencer, of Company D, sang a ballad. At the conclusion of the programme re- treatments were served by the ladies of the church in the assembly room.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
INTERESTS THE COAST.
Patents, Pensions, Promotions and
 Army Orders.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Pactfc Coast pa- tents were issued to-day as follows Califor- nioHenrv c Black Oakland, device for draw ;ng heer or similar liquids: Carey s. Fox. rTres,,o ess,enor of one-half to Phoenix Raisin Seeding and Packing Company raisin seeder; Gaorpe H Dunlay Hollywood, device for de- taching implements to handles; Horace B. Gale San Francisco, assignor to C. c. Worth ino+on valve movements for pumps; Thorwald Holmes. Los Angeles egg boiler; Robert W. Tessup San Francisco, assignor of one-half to F IT Wheelan separator; Stephen B. Ken field and c. Elvidge, San Francisco, loading ap- r1iianca, Edgar N. Lacid, Fl Toro, portable ttant. Joseph Lenormand, San. Francisco, safety attachment for demijohns; Patrick H. Reardon, STiIls. Hugh R. Robertson, Alameda lumber or tinnber craft; Samuel l.. Stevens, Point Arena, boat propelling mechanism
 adjustable table; Lewis H. Bowman. WalIa Walia. sash fastener: Frank Johnson. Seat current motor; Anthony Prichard. Tacoma, metallic gate screen
 The following Californians to-day received promotion in the Postoffce Department: VII liam A Rutherford. San Francisco, s14O0 to sl60o: Herbert G. Hopkins San Francisco. s1OOO to s12OO; Henry c. Wire. Los Angeles. $500 to
 Army orders-second Class Private Joseph Cassidy, ordnance detachment. Benicia arse nal, Cal will be discharged from the service of the United States on receipt of this order @ Quartermaster Sergeants Stanslaus M. Neis- ser and Thomas Patton, sergeant major and Cavalry. now at the Presdio, San Francisco.
 Pensions for California: Original-Abei A. Withrow, San Jose s6; Edward Smith. San Edward Dibble, Los Angeles. SIP; Thomas Tokes, Veterans Home, Napa. SIP: Michael Cos tello. San Jose, sS. Increase..Charles AndeT- son. Veterans Home. Mar" s4 to s6; Asa D; Starkweather, San Diego, ST to s24. Special July 20 James G. Cooper. Haywards, S6 to $lz. Original .widow-Caroline Feetham, San Der nardino S8.
 gon-original-James G. Becker. John Day, s6.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
DEMOCRATS
 DECLARE WAR Will Send Two Delega- tiOnS to Sacramento. PLANS OF RIVAL FACTIONS THE COURTS WILL BE ASKED TO
 DECIDE.
PLANS OF RIVAL FACTIONS
Major Harney's Followers Meet and Prepare Plans for State, District and Municipal Conven-
 tionS.

War has been declared in the Demo- cratic camp, and from this time until the day of election hoStilities of the blood letting kind are to be the order of the day.
 It has all along been an open secret that the so-called Harney Democrats, who were relegated to the political bone yard by the Gould-Alford-Mc com bination in the State Committee, would contest the right of their enemies to hold the organization of the party, but 1t was not until last night that war was for mally declared. The campaign committee of the Harney General Committee met at the Baldwin Hotel last evening and mapped out a plan of campaign for the undoing of their hated rivals It was de- cided to send a delegation to the State Convention and there contest with the so-called reformers the right to take part in the deliberations of that body. In the meantime the Democrats of the State will be appealed to through the medium of an address setting forth the history of the San Francisco Democracy during the past eight years, as well as a detailed ac- count of the high-handed methods bv which the State Committee, through the the machinations of a few disgruntled poli- ticians, has sought to constitute itself the go2yernin1g body of the party in this city.
 Hostilities are not to be suspended even in the event of failure of the con vention to recognize the Harney delega- tion.. District conventions are to be held for the nomination of Congressman, mem Der of the Board of Equalization and Railroad Commissioner. A municipal convention will also be held and full municipal ticket will be put in the field These, in brief, are the things decided upon at the meeting last night, and steps were taken to carry the plans of the com mittee to a successful conclusion.
 An enrolment of voters was made at the time the present Harney general com mittee was brought into existence This enrolment Is to stand, and in addition there will be supplementary enrolment during two days of next week to give all Democrats who are not on the former rolls an opportunity to become eligible to cast vote at the primaries that will be held for the selection of delegates. The time for the holding of the primaries has not yet been fixed, but it has been agreed that they. will be held during the week after next.
 All of the members of the campaign committee declare that the die has been cast and that the courts will be asked to decide upon the merit of the contention that has disrupted the local Democracy
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ceeded in satisfying the police of their innocence they were released. A short time after the commission of the crime two detectives who were detailed on the case heard of conversation which clearly proves that Sullivan, alias "the Ghost" was one of the masked robbers. After leaving the scene of the murder the robbers headed for the water front, and realizing that they were safe from arrest entered a saloon kept by a man named Kerwin. Sullivan seemed dis appointed at not getting the stuff,' as he expressed it, and, turning to his companion, accused him of being a dub"
 If you had held up that - Dutch man." he is said to have remarked, T would not have been forced to have shot the other guy
 His companion replied that he did not want to kill him, which seemed to
 You wanted me to kill the other fel- low, though" he angrily retorted. If you had been on to your job you would have storned the boss from en- tering the rear room, and we could have copped off the dough-
 Trembling with. fear his companion in crime declared that he was glad that he had not shot Hildebrand.
 You didn't have to kill him." re- marked his murderous accomplice. If you had placed your gun under his nose he would have quit Instead of making the play good you let him get away. l had to stand for the other guy (mean- ing Nevills) and when he kicked l pumped it into him. I hope he is dead as he had no right to interfere, as we were not after his stuff"
 After having several rounds of drinks the men left the saloon, evidently un- mindful of the fact that their conver- sation had been overheard. A hanger on who had listened to their conversa- ton informed the police, and several detectives were sent to find Sullivan and his accomplice. Despite their ef- forts the men escaped, presumably having taken passage on a steamer bound for the north.
 Several days ago word was received at police headquarters stating that Sul- livan was in Seattle. A dispatch ask ing for his arrest was sent to the Chief of Police of that city, but no answer has been received as yet.
 Sullivan is a desperate character and the police are satisfied that he will not be taken alive. Some years ago Sulli- van who Is a physical wreck, from the excessive use of opium, was arrested for burglary and committed to the County Jail. He became acquainted with John McNultv who was under sentence of death for the murder of a man named Collins, whom he killed ir cold blood. Evidently thinking that he would be hanged, McNulty took Sulli- van into his confidence and together they planned a way to escape They were assisted by several other convicts who were in the jail at the time. The desperate men bored their way to the | outer wall of the jail, and during ar
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
MAGUIRE WILL
 NOT TALK MUCH Says That the Condition of Coast Politics Will Not Per-
 nit It. He Had Great Difficulty in Avoiding the Crowds That Followed
 Him About Is Fond of Ceryera and Desires to Visit and Thank the Admiral for His
 Kindness to Him.

It would appear from this that Ma guire has a special liking for the Span ish admiral and has received favors at his hands. In the light of this publication it Is even possible of belief that some secret understanding existed between the statesman and the Span ish admiral at the very time when the former called the operations of our navy acts of piracy. The matter might we'll be made the subject of searching inquiry were it not for the fact that the paper which published the story is noted for inaccuracy, and the additional fact that on another page of the same paper there appeared a telegraphic item concerning the ar rival in Washington of Lieutenant Hobson. It is barely possible that the latter part of the scare head referred to Hobson and not to Mcguire.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
HIS OWN PATIENT.
Dr. Zabala and His Ambulance Col
 Hide With Street Car.

While taking a patient to the Harbor Receiving Hospital last evening the ann bulance was run into by Valencia-street car No. 1231 The ambulance was pretty badly injured, the patient considerably sbalcen m and the surgeon in charge thrown to the ground and severely bruised 1ooved from the Harbor Station the physi- clans were unable to determine the ex-- tent of his injuries, though it Is believed he may have a possible fracture of the skuII. As the ambulance was crossing the Market-street cartracks at East street the collision occurred. pr. Zaba1a, who was in charge of the patient. was thrown violently to the ground and sus- tained several abrasions of the leg and his ankle was badly wrenched. He treat ed both cases.
 the pole. one wheel the singletree and the brake were damaged.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
BASIL HEATHcoTE DEAD.
The Well-Known Resident Passes
 Away in Napa Asylum.

Information was received in this city yesterday of the death of Basil Heath cote in Napa Asylum, where he was com mitted in November. 1896.
 The deceased had a checkered career, and was we'll known both for his social he arrived in San Francisco, and became prominent as member of the firm of Heathcote & Dexter.
 round club man, he mingled with the swell set, and soon his marriage to Miss Kittle was announced. But his social facility eventually ruined his attention gal partnerships were dissolved. and on October g, 1896, the unfortunate man was found roaming the streets in a demented
 MT. Heathcote was an Epglishman' and was only 40 at the time of his death'
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
REV. M. M GIBSON, D. D., Pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, Who Died Yeserddu While
 on Vacation in OreuOn

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  District church. his
  will Oregon 2 morning. Apri3 Leaving here he to
  he his trouble Psburg Dr. and Marshall
  Gibson Monmouth Ill., to his . C
  child Florence social of . arriving
  illness anything
 
 
 
   allied himself with of  of this holding south side of Market street about z   followers named Gibson then at pr  Of his death thirty c .. .o ...as :. .
 
 church erected side of which
  . the of and Polk street pr  his calling and his sunny deaf ear to deserving chalty of terrible with ortude He leaves surviving him S wand doned . and built  in forming of new church organization
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should take the narrow-gauge boat from San Franciso at 7:45 a. m. Oakland people should take the 7:45 train at Fourteenth and Franklin streets, and those from Ala meda should take the S:20 a. m. train from Park street. The returning train will reach San Francisco at 8:05 in the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
Excursion to Santa Cruz.

The excursion to Santa Cruz next Sun- day will be personally conducted by Wil- liam H. Menton. the excursion passenger agent of the Southern Pacific Company
 and promises to be one of the most pleas urable outings of the summer. The trip will give the excursionists five hours at the seaside and the price is but s2. Among the attractions booked for the day are a grand concert on the beach and an old fashioned mussel bake, which will begin at o'clock in the afternoon. Persons de-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
Burglars Scared Away.

When Mrs. Maria NJ. Wentworth re- turned from church to her residence. 232O Folsom street, last Sunday evening, she found the house in confusion. Bureaus and closets had been ransacked and sev- eral neat bundles of Jewelry and silver ware showed that burglars had been on the point of decamping with their plum der. The police are Investigating the mat
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
Divorce Suits Filed.

Wallace J. Wetherly has applied for a divorce from his wife, Lizzie E. Wether- ly. AS cause of action the plaintiff al- leges desertion Suits for divorce on the ground of failure to provide have been filed by Minta Welch against John Jo- seph Welch and Ludovikca w. Ruburg against J. P. Ruburg.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27

There are those who are not unwill ing to believe that Maguires former demonstration of his ability to change his political coat at moments notice will stand him in good stead in the emergency that now confronts him. He has received the Populist nomination for Governor and to accept 1t he will have to become a Populist. In nomi- hating him the Populists attached a string to their act by imposing as a condition the proviso that the nomina- tion would not be valid unless Ma guire accepted the Populist platform within fifteen days after his arrival within the borders of the State But such a condition is no obstacle to a statesman of Maguire's ability. He Is still in Washington, and even were he to start for California immediately he would not arrive here until after the convention will probably be held on August Is, or before the fifteen day Populist time limit would expire. Should he be so fortunate as to secure the Democratic nomination for Cover nor he could then accept the Populist nomination, condition and all, with thanks, and the Populists could inaug- urate a guessing contest on the Ques- ton of his sincerity. If he does not receive the Democratic nomination he would then be in position to reject the Populist proposition with scorn and to reiterate his adherence to the Dem ocratic principles which he once upon time so gayly spat upon. To the man up a tree 1t would appear that the willy statesman has his beloved Demo- cratic party on the hip and the piebald Populists in chancery.
 Maguires expressed belief that the men of the American navy are no bet ter than pirates has apparently been followed by a public display of affec- tion for the Spaniards. An evening paper which has all along evinced fondness for the statesman publishes a Washington telegram under the follow ing scare head:
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27

Stmr Grace Dollar will sail for St. Michael. Guaranteed connections Yukon River points: low rates. Particulars 46 Mkt. or 6S2 Mkt, T. s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-27
CONVENTION DELEGATES
Apportionnent to Be Based Upon the Bryan Vote at
 the Last Election.

The members of the Gould-McNab-Al- lord Democratic County Committee met
The times., 1898-05-23
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Shooters Hill Suggested as a Mil
itary Camp.
Considered an Eligible Site by
Many-LocaI Light
Infantry.

Alexandria, Va, May 22,-The many
complaints heard from Camp Alger on
account of the lack Of railroad facilities,
scarcity of water, fire wood, etc, and the
prevailing opinion that more suitable
location for the troops viii have TO be
selected. has prompted several energetic
citizens of Alexandria to present the
many advantages which could be derived
by selecting a site on Shooters Hin, which
is Just west of this city. The tract Is
beautifully situated, high and healthy.
There is an abundance of wood in the i'm
mediate vicinity. and the two reservoirs
which supply Alexandria with the purest
water in the world are located iTnmedi
ately TO the south of the grounds. Within
few hundred feet run the tracks OF the
Washington-S Southern Railway. the South
ern Railway. and the Mount Vernon Elec-
trio Railway The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad connects with the Southern, so
that troops from any point within the
United States could be landed within
| few minutes march of Shooters Hill.
During the civil war Shooters Hill was
favorite camping grounds for Federal
troops. and thousands of veterans viii re-
call the times spent on the beautiful hills
of Virginia 1t is on this site that the
| Government recently made a survey in
| contemplation of establishing a lookout
| at this point From the summit of the
| hill view of the Potomac is obtained ex-
| tending from the National Capital 10
! Fort Washington A few hundred feet
| north of Shooters Hill is the st. Asaph
race track, where the Government has
stabbed 1000 mules and is having put
| together 500 wagons, which will soon be
sent to the front.
| The friends of the Alexandria Light IN
| fantry, Company F, met at the armOry
| last night and determined to give an ex-
| cursion for the benefit of the company
| on June 5. Mr.. Lambert Sullivan has been
| selected as secretary of the excursion
| committee, and those having the affair in
| charge solicit the cooperation of all who
| desire to assist the boys who have gone
TO the front in paying off an obligation
on their armory.
Mr.. William Hodgins of Falls Church,
| had his leg broken and was otherwise
badly injured in this city yesterday even
ing the result of q runaway accident He
was taken to the Alexandria Infirmary
| for treatment.
The funeral of the late John Lynch viii
take place from St. Mary's Church to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Four trains of Vermont volunteers
passed through this city this evening over
the Southern for Chickamauga.
| Mary Catharine Phillips, the twelve
year-old daughter of Mr.. Frank Phillips
died this morning at II O'Clock, after q
long Illness The little girl was a favor
ite with a large circle of acquaintances
who are deeply grieved at her death.