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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

"HE inside history Of remarkable
political deal Is just now coming
Vividly 20 light The programme
recently presented by Gavin Nc
- Nab and his associates 10 District
Attorney-elect Byington is the one
that was agreed upon when the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee appoint
ga IN May, 1885, nine men 70 reorganiEe
The local forces OF the party. Political
events unexpected interposed obstacles 70
the execution OF the programme in No
vember. 1885 hence the long-delayed OBJ
legations are now presented for recognl- =
ton
IN order that the people may fairly
comprehend the situation IL Is necessary
20 recall some OF the incidents preceding
the creation Of the Committee OF One
Hundred Judge Mcguire in May. 1855,
was a candidate for gubernatorisl hon
ors and wanted harmony. Governor
Budd and Major Harney were anxious TO
obtain control OF the Democratic works
and bring about a reconciliation OF all the
warrinE elements Tho same purpose
animated Mayor Phelsn and Gavin Nc
Nab. As all the leading statesmen were
yesrning for harmony. the main purpose.
therefore. was 10 devise some means 10
promote peace.
The plan FOR the State Central Commit
tee 70 name nine peacemakers was sub
mitted Governor Budd and Major Har-
ney looked over the field and came 10 the
conclusion that they could control i've Of
the nine suggested. Gavin McNab ran
cied that he could win over FIVE and thus
secure the reins Of the organization
The nine appointed were Frank II.
Gould. ". II. Afford. Robert Fitzgerald,
Eugene Deuprev. Gavin McNab, Charles
~ Cassin. Govornor Budd. Ben NJ Mad
dox. I. J. Irwin.
The promise was held out TO W. Il
Afford by Governor Budd and Major Har-
nev that ne should receive the appoint
ulent of attorney for the State Board OF
Harbor Commissioners as a reward for
supporting tho Budd forces IL was pro-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

his family took UP residence at the Occi-
dental and during their stay at that hos
telry renewed their quarrels- Mrs. John
sons mother and sister Joined them at
the hotel and their presence added fuel
TO the husbands passion. A few nights
ago he left the Occidental and took up
his abode at the Palace. The following
day he watched his opportunity and kid
mapped his son. The mother devoted her
energies to ascertalning its hiding place
and with the aid Of detectives kidnapped
Il in return, AS was stated in yesterdays >
Call. Mr. johnson brought the matter to
q climax by securing a writ OF habeas
corpus from Judge Cook and the docu-
mert was served on the mother.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

ways at the bottoms OF bars and benches
where the stream had once deposited its
gold and left It on finding a different and
lower channel. The present channels were
rich and the greatest values lay, as a rule
In the lowest parts where thev were least
accessible. Millions have been spent In
getting at these gold reserves by taking
the stream out OF its bed. where it's size
made II possible and in building wing
dams around small areas of river beds
during low water. the enclosed space be-
ing pumped out and worked. Millions
have been recovered in this way, but only
a small fraction of the beds OF the present
streams have been worked IN this man
ner and under all these waters, as they
now run all through the gold regions
there is more gold than there was in 1S49.
How to get this gold has been the hard
est problem miners have met. 1t is cas-
fer 70 get gold buried half-mile deep in
the veins OF a mountain. The drift min
ers are getting out the millions Of placer
gold on the bedrock of ancient rivers
buried under hundreds OF feet OF lava.
but they are getting little OF the gold in
the beds OF the present California rivers.
Diverting or wing damming a stream
is costly and hazardous. The need has
been partly met with gold dredges. in
which powerful buckets. armed with big
steel teeth, bring up the gravel But
these dredges, OF whatever type. have
solved the problem only partly, stopping
Just above the bedrock. The huge steel
scoops can't pick UP the gold lying right
on the bottom. Most stream beds con-
tain "potholes" and other depressions in
which the gold often concentrates and
the story OF California mining is full Of
tales OF lucky fortunes found in such
treasure places. The dredges let such gold
lie The bedrock is generally full of
cracks and crevices, and these the heav-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
The Latest California Gold Digging Invention.

California again steps to the front IN
me rapid march OF the mining industry
with gold getting invention that prom
ises TO effect a revolution in one depart
ment OF the great mining field.
An inventive California miner has per-
fected a method Of digging gold chiefly
with air and water. The process, as II
has been developed UP on the old Mokel-
umne. is a thoroughly practical one and is
now an economical success II II remains
a success under varying conditions, as IL
promises TO do. millions OF dollars worth
Of California gold. not obtainable in any
other way. will be added TO the gold pro-
duct OF the State. and the phenomenal
but now inaccessible riches OF the stream
beds OF the Cape Nome. Cape York and
other gold regions Will be won.
p. B. Donahoo is the man who appears
TO have solved the gold mining problem
never solved before The problem is that
OF how TO get the gold lying on and in the
crevices and depressions OF the bedrock
under the channels of auriferous streams
when the bedrock must remain sub
merged. The problem stuck in Mr.. Dona-
hoo's mind during many years Of his long
mining career In California and other
western States and two or three years
ago he began practical experiments which
led TO its solution. His novel solution is
a big floating plant provided with power
and machinery. the chief feature being a
large caisson. kept clear OF water by air
pressure in the usual way. which can be
rapidly sunk through deep bed OF gravel.
which is sluiced as excavated TO the barred
bedrock. which can be quickly and thor
oughly cleaned. IN all gold bearing
streams the placer gold is naturally most
concentrated on the bedrock itself. OF
CALIFORNIA; gold product Of 81. 300. 900
about s.. .o0o, ,OOo. 900 has been placer gold.
The richest finds of early days were al
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
The Work of the Day.

Turk street Temple was crowded last
night with members OF Liberty Branch OF
the Social Democratic party and their
friends, who had gathered to hear A H
Sanborn speak on The Work OF the
Day." Salborn. who is a powerful
speaker, was frequently interrupted dur
ing his discourse by the hearty applause
Of his hearers. He dealt with the occu-
pations Of men OF the present day and
Of the implements with which they fol-
low them. He said the laboring man
spent the years OF his life In creating
the wealth of which others deprived him
and that an equaliZing of that condition
was what all should work for. Mark
Bartlett. who acted as chairman OF the
meeting. announced that on next Wedncs-
day evening Henry Warnecke Jr. would
address the club upon What Should Gov
ernment Be-"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

ability for the Office Of United States SEN
ator; and no action or conduct on my part
has licensed any one to infer that I will
oeviate from such course. A high regard
Tor and a sense OF duty to the party OF which
l am a representative In the Legislature
dictate that in the selection OF a United
States Senator 1 should be guided by the
counsel and wish OF that political party, and
TO this principle shall not be reoreant
Realizing that II is your desire 10 ascer-
tain the truth on this subject, indite these
rev lines. that the readers OF your valuable
paper may not be deceived by an unwar-
ranted statement as to my attitude.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
BARBER SHOP ROBBED.
Thieves Get Away With Money and
Number CT Razors.

Burglars plundered the barber shop In
the basement of 10 Powell street Tuesday
night and secured about SIS in cash and
a number of razors. The thieves made
their entrance into the place through a
rear doorway leading into All alleyway
running off Ellis street. From the man
ner In which the burglars worked the
proprietor believes that they were tamil
lar with the place. The money was hid
den behind one Of the mirrors.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

The hall OF Farnsworth Lodge, l. o. o.
F., in the Odd Fellows building, was
crowded last night with members and
visitors who were there to enjoy a social
evening and a smoker that had been ar
ranged by the committee of the lodge on
entertainment. feature of the pro-
gramme was the appearance OF Henry
Knoke, past grand OF the lodge, In Arctic
costume. He recently returned from the
far north, and gave a brief, entertaining
and instructive account of life and scenes
in the territory of snow and ice. He also
furnished number OF stereopticon views
OF scenes in that land. There under the
ceremonies, there was a programme OF
music, songs and. recitations contributed
by G. M. Emerson. George r. Weeks. w.
g. Waites, William Taylor, G. c. Bradford
a very pleasant evenings entertainment.
There were cigars and sweet cider.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
New Ladies, Auxiliary.

The following ladies have been elected
officers OF the recently organized Ladies'
Auxiliary OF the Congregation Beth Men
dent; Mrs S. j. Levy, vice president: Miss
c. Robin, secretary; Mrs. b. Solomon.
treasurer: Hrs. A NJ. Jacobs, Mrs. j.
Davis, Mrs. A. Brown. trustees. The OD-
feet OF the organization is 10 raise funds
to furnish the proposed new synagogue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
MRS. KOPP NOT GUILTY.
She Is Acquitted of the Murder of
Her Husband.

After celebrating about half an hour a
jury in Judge Dunne's court last even
ing decided that Mrs. Louisa Kopp was
not guilty of manslaughter for having
shot and killed her husband, Charles
kopp, after he had assaulted her. The de-
Tense had its inning yesterday afternoon
The most important witness was Amanda
told how her father had abused her
mother and how in order to save her own
life Mrs. Kopp had shot her husband. The
case was submitted practically without
argument and the jury agreed on the sec.
Ond ballot - $50 SSS-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Fell From a Window.

Hugh Dolan. so years old, residing at
the corner OF Bryant avenue and Twenty
fourth street. had his right hip broken
and received a lacerated wound on the
head by falling out OF the second-story
window OF his residence yesterday even
Ing. Dolan was sitting on the window
sill watching for the return OF his son and
daughter. who were downtown, when he
lost his balance and fell to the sidewalk.
a distance of twenty feet. He was sent
70 the City and County Hospital by Po-
lice officer Joseph Redmond. where he
was treated by DIR. Boskowitz. Consider
Ing the age of the injured man, his condl-
ton is regarded as precarious.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Contest Goodman's Will

Florence Goodman and Lulu Morse,
grandchildren OF the late George Good
man, have hled contest to decedent's
will. In which ID. E. Goodman was named
as sole executor. The contestants allepe
that the will was procured through undue
sound mind.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Useful New Year Presents.

Travelling sets. valises, bags, pocket
books, bill books and card cases are nice
presents for either lady or gentleman.
Lettered in gold free OF charge when
bought from Sanborn, Vail G. CO., 10 Mar
ket street. Open evenings this week.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Reward

A most liberal reward will be paid by
Charles +. kapp for the return OF the
life-size painting Of Madeline" the we'll
known contortion dancer now performing
al Kapp & Streets concert hall The
painting was stolen from the grotto en-
trance on Christmas eve. No questions
VIII be asked on return OF property.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Mrs. r1Ilea Not Murdered.

Coroner Hin held an inquest yesterday
upon the body OF Mary Dullea, who died
on Christmas eve at 75e Folsom street,
supposedly from the effects Of a beating
alleged 20 have been inflicted by her hus-
band. Autopsy Surgeon Zabala testified
that the cause OF death was congestion
Of the kidneys. The jury returned a YER
oict OF death from natural causes.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Two Transports Arrive in Port

The United States army transports
Newport and Centennial arrived from
Manila last night and anchored off Angel
Island.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

Dr. PA-1kcrs Cough Cure. One dose viii stop
q cough Never fsilA Try L. AL druggistA
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
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INC.

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bottle of Phroso Cfiesb1
IL Is the best remedy ~;
OF about ten that i ~.
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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28
Farnsworth's Smoker.

Ladies' taiior-made suits. fur capes, cloaks
Credit NJ Rothschild Ss4 Post ST.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-28

When taken at the proper time a little Jesse
Moore "AA' vhiskey will prevent q cold
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
A $4,000 Bicycle Given Away
Daily.

The publishers of The New York
Star, the handsomely illustrated Sun
day newspaper, are giving high
grade bicycle each day for the lar
gest list Of words made by using the
etters contained in ''T-H-E NEW
YORK STAR no more
times in any one word than it is
found in The New York Star. Web
ster's dictionary to be considered as
authority. Two good watches first
class time-keepers) will be given dali
~ for second and third best lists, and
many other valuable rewards, incIud-
ing dinner sets, tea sets, China, sterI-
ing silverware. ETC., etc., in order of
in order of merit. This educational
contest is being given to advertise
and introduce this successful weekly
into new homes, and all prizes will
be awarded promptly without par
TALLY. Twelve 2-cent stamps must
be enclosed for thirteen weeks trial
subscription with full particulars aud
list of over 800 valuable rewards. Con-
test opens and awards co nmence
Monday, June 18th, and closes Mon
day, August 2lst, 1899. Your list
can reach us any day between these
dates. and will receive the award to
which it may be entitled for that day.
and your name will be printed in the
following issue of The New York
Star. Only one list can be entered
by the same person. Prizes are on
are on exhibition at The Stars bust
ness Offers. Persons securing BIZ
cycles may have choice of ladies'.
gentlemen's or Juveniles 1899 model.
color or size desired. Call or adj
dress Dept. e." The New York
Star, 236 w. seth Street, New York
City.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

The democratic papers are glee-
fully taking up Mr.. Havemyer's
suggestion that the tariff is the
long-lost parent of tho trust. Re-
versing the application of Colonel
Bryan's recent bon mot, if trust is
confidence, that might be con-
strued as meaning that the Tariff
is the legitimate parent of conf
dence. To this softsimpeachment
the Tariff will cheerfully plead
guilty.-Sioux City( Iowa) Journ-
al.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
Free Trade almost wrecked Il

Free Trade almost wrecked che
greatest trust in this country, the
legislative, executive and judicial
trust, known as the United States
of America, the only concern al
lowed to do business in it's pecul-
lar lines within it's vast territory,
extending from Canada the gulf
ct Mexico. The Brooklyn
'"Timos" thoroughly believes that
free-trads would wreck a great
many trusts-and a lot of legiti-
business as well.-Brookl yn Times.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

The tendency everywhere is to-
ward tariff protection. The
world never had more powerful
demonstration! of the benefits of a
protective tariff than it has had
under the Mckinley Administra-
ton. No steps backward will,
be taken by the United States.
Philadelphia "Press,''
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

The people of this country had
a costly experience under Presi-
dent Cleveland with tariff 9quint-
ing at free-trade, and they want
no more of. Even the British
Parliament, III majority, recently
voted for a protective measure,
modelled, on American lines," as
Lord Curzon said, for the benefi
OF the sugar producers of India.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
W0RTHlN6ToN ADVANCE
PUBLISHED DVERY FRIDAY.
H.HAWLEY, Editor
PUBLISHED RvERY FRIDAY AT WORKING.
TON. NINN1soTA.

Ok months 70 OTIS; ono year d 80. Invariably
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Persons receiving paper and not ordering
the same will not be required to pay subscrip-
ti0n, whether papers are marked sample or not
Clubbing rates with nearly oil the leading pa.
pers and magazines can bo named on appafca-
ton.
Correspondence from all parts of tho county
solicited. Postage expense of tho same viii be
paid by the publisher.
When possible items for publication should
reach this ONCE on Tuesday of the week Of
publication,
Rates for standing Advertisements made
known on application.
BuSinesscards 6. year.
Local advertisements cents Per lile each
insertion.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

st. James KI0NlikC RaRty Gives
up the 0earch for Alaslka
Gold.
Letters have been received from
the Sc. Jsmes Klondikers dsted
at st. Miehsels. The men BE-
came Disguised with their failure
to find gold IN the Knyskuk river
country and returned TO thst
port, where they sold their stssm-
boas together with sli their min
ing equipments The outfit cost
over $4,000 and wss sold for
81, 5OO-all they could get ont Of
it. They are we'll in health, but
are filed with disgust over the
fruitless outcome Of their sesTch
for the yellow metal I'm the rock
ribbed, ice-bound land of the mid
night sun. The letters state that
all will start for home at an carly
day.
The stockholders of the St
James Alaska Mining and Trans
|portation Go. are also we'll stocked
up with disgust over the collapse
of the EXPEDITION Some Of them
are OF the opinion that the gold
seekers would have made q strike
had they gone to the asldfieIds
around Circle City aud Dawson,
instead OF going instead of going
into the unexplored country Of the
Kuyskuk. The venture has 80
far cost S22, 500 In addition to the
time lost by the men who went on
the expiditlon.-Gazette.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be generous
@se Of Dr. ano Knes NV p
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, have given away ouer ten mil
lion trial bottles of this great medicine
d hav the satisfaction of knowing
it has absolutely cured thousands of
hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by it, Call on Ray HumistOn' s
Druggist, and get trial bottles free.
Regular size SOC. and 81. Every bot
tie guaranteed, or price refunded.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Consains distictive exhibit aud
in comprehensive manner covers
many of the great national resources
OF the Hawaiian and Philippine Is
lands. This building contain also
rare specimens of animals, reptiles
and birds of splendid pIumage all
interesting to Americans. In addI-
ton to these exhibits In the Colonial
building, there are special buildings
the Filipino Village, the Cuban VIII
lage and she Hawaiian Village.
where is found the native people as
at home iu their respective countries.
Can anyone afford to miss thiss op-
.A~4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

by prosperity. Therefore it may
be urged that the tariff is the
mother or rather the grandmother
of the trusts. But the people pre-
fer prosperity, even if a few
trusts are formed, than free-trade
and adversely, as was the case Jun
der the Wilson law. The trusts
are not a drop in the bucket Ia
coma wash. "Ledger.'
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. Every pill is su9sT-
cOated gIobuIe Of health, that changes
weakness into strength, Iissiessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in build
ing up the health Only 25c per box.
Sold BY Ray Humistnn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

It looks as if Bryan was losing
his popularity. His own state
does not hold him in such high
esteem as it once did and Old
Kentuck repudiatss him entirely.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Arrangements are now being
made for grand reception for the
boys of the 18th. They are de-
serving of all the honors that can
bestowed upon them. Mobiles Go.
has six men that We know OF in
that famous regiment.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Lind does not seem to care
what grade he gives the public by
making such a kick against Claus
on and supercsding him by Reish-
rs.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
Modest Women

M'l|Il['odesty In
women 10 no
less q i charm
than beauty and
wit. u it any
wonder that wo-
men afflicted
with physical
disorders pecll-
liar to their sex
shrink fo1n per-
sonal exa1nina-
tons by male
physicians1 Tho
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Gen. Wood says the Cubans
in This department want their
schools recognized and almost
demand American teachers, as
they are anxious to become Am
ericanized. If this is tho case,
annexation would seem to be
aboutthe thing for them.-Min-
neapolis Tribune.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Mr.. Bryan is perfectly willing
to run for president even if he is
confident he will be defeated.
Since his unsuccessful campaign
three years ago he has accumu-
lated $500, 600, and another fruit
less campaign will made him q
wealthy man. Toledo Blade.
Prosperity is made by the Tar
iff and the trusts are encouraged
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-31
WILL TAKE THREE DAYS

TODischarEe the GrnGsome Cargo Of
the Transport Crook.
new YORK. March SO.-The United
States transfer Crook. having on board
the bodies OF 6Ss American soldiers and
civilians who lost their lives In the
AmerIcan-spanish war. was mOored
alongside the government dock in
Brooklyn to-day and the work Of dis
charging her cargo was commenced.
Captain Buck. with Company I, Of the
thirteenth United States infantry,
awaited the arrival Of the vessel. The
Transporting OF the boxes containing the
caIlsets from the ship to the wharf vas
slow work. Padded cradles were swung
from derriclSs and as each caSket was
lowered over the ships side the soldiers
2orapaEing the guard OF honor Saluted.
The WofhSSf transferring the remain
der Of the caSGetS from the ship to the
dock win probably occupy the greater
mart Ol three days GB the boxes are only
SWunE over at the rate OF one every fve
IrIputeS. When the caSEetS reached the
door Of the dock they were put on 1T
ter and carried by four men to different
parts Of The wharf 20 that Identification
BY relatives or friends would be facLli-
lated.
Lieutenant Robinson. Of Ohio, who
vent to Cuba for the purpose Of identi-
fylng bodies. Is Ill with typhoid fever.
fIe was removed from the Crook to the
Long Island college hospital
The wife OF BriEadier General Ezra
F:vers Is also sick. She was removed
FROM the Crook to the Park avenue
hotel this morning.