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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20

come parties with long purses, who nave
axes to grind: here the taxes are slzeo
up, the State is robbed and the people
cinched; here the party boss mas ms
throne; here also prominent ofncers OF the
Federal Government are CHOSEN. II IS
a burning shame that in nine States the
legislatures are squanderlng the peo-
pies money in the intense battie Tor
United States Senatership, a position re-
curing intelligence and character Oh
very high order.
Think of a man like Burns aspiring TO
such position. Our State is dishonored
by. the shameful aspiring of a thief to
this high position. Think of the bribery
ana d1abolism openly practiced by Burns
and Grant, men who have secured the
party reins and are recklessly lashlng
the team over the down grade.
The lessons of the hour teach US the
necessity among men of a political con-
science that is not scared with not
iron; of American principles only at the
front, recognized and honored; of select
ed men to represent those principles; or
an Independent American spirit that al
lows no man or men to dictate the char
acter OF the ballot; an organization that
arranges methods of voting for these
principles.
why not extend Alamedas plans to
the entire State, obliterating all party
lines and voting only for men loyal to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20

TO consider their wishes. To save the
party from disruption the Republican
voters may be compelled to make their
wishes known to the Legislature
through other channels than the party
organization.
The touts are talking caucus to-
night. and claiming the support OF
members of the Legislature who
souarely assert they will never enter
a secret or open caucus as long as
Burns is a candidate for the United
States Senate.
Whatever may be the outcome OF the
Senatorial contest the fact is evident
that the Grant men, the supporters OF
General Barnes, and the followers or
BulIa cannot be coerced or lured into
a secret caucus. The sentiment Is
crystallizing that no election would be
better than Burns as Senator. Re-
ports received from every section OF the
State take the ground that the election
of Burns would disrupt the Republican
party.
From the outset the Burns campaign
has been conducted in a manner to re-
pei independent and self-respecting
members of the Legislature. The
talk Of railroad employees and volu-
BILE touts that Burns has only
to snap his fingers to bring six
of Bullas following and a block Of
Grant votes into the Candelaria corral,
has ernbittered members of the Legis-
lature. Dan himself possesses some
tact and conciliatory ability in the
management of his fight, but his chief
! nd q ke
enemies in an hour than Burns can
conciliate in a week.
The anti Burns men are now lined
UP so resolutely that come what may
they will take the consequences of re-
sisting the election OF Burns if the
Legislature remains in session for a
year.
General Barnes arrived from San
Francisco tonight and was greeted by
many of his stanch supporters and
friends. The report was circulated two
or three days ago that he would not
return to the battle-ground after going
to San Francisco Saturday for his
usual Sunday visit home. He returns
more confident than ever of winning
! the battle for the Senatorship. Since
che first showdown he has gained two
votes-Anderson and Knight-while
Burns, with all the powerful influences
of the Southern Pacific. the assistance
of the organization" and the presence
/ Of an army of touts, has gained but
three Wright, Jilson and Simp-
| son.
There is a report tonight that Thorn
/ as r.. Bard will arrive here tomorrow
and open headquarters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20

the last week Of the session. Grant IS
univ advised Of the Burns programme
and is ready TO meet the new form OF
attack.
Attaches Of the Legislature have now
been called into service to break down
the Grant forces The following tele-
gram. was received in Sacramento to-
day from Santa Ana, Orange County:
The Blade tomorrow will say: Linn
l. Shaw. chairman, of the Republican
County Central Committee of this county
who is holding a clerical position at sac
ramento, arranged to hold a mass meeting
here last night to declare against T. 5.
Grant Notice of such proposed action
was secretly sent four days before, and
still hunt arranged to pack the meeting
with Grants opponents. No pubic notlce
was issued till near noon Saturday, but
friends of Grant and opponents of D. M
Burns took charge Of the meeting ana ran
It from start to finish Grants friends be-
ing largely in the majority. Adjournment
was had after two hours stormy debate
without action being taken. A motion de-
nouncing Grant was Overwhelmingly Vot-
ed down"
The men Of California who have been
making such an earnest and gallant
fight since the Legislature convened to
save the State from the disgrace Of
Burns election to the United States
Senate, are greatly encouraged to-
night They We're convinced. early in
tile struggle that Burns would be beat
en- out of sight if the people were once
aroused to the danger confronting the
commonwealth. The mass meetings
held in Southern California and the
events in Ventura County have had a
good effect in arousing public senti-
ment. It is suggested tonight that
measures be taken in every county OF
the State to instruct all Republican
members to remain here at their re-
spective posts of duty until the final
adjournment of the Legislature.
Burns will attempt to do business
with the weak and pliable as soon as
the pay of members stops. It is the
calculation of the touts that the re-
spectacle business men, and men of af-
fairs whose presence are required at
home. will be compelled to leave Sacra-
rnento shortly after the first of March
The Burns touts who live on politics,
and exact to- be rewarded if Dan wins
out, can stay here. They have no bust
ness or professional interests at home
to look after, hence it makes no differ
ence to them whether they remain here
or swarm around the Palace and Grand
hotels in San Francisco. Steps may be
taken in every county represented by
an anti-Burns legislator to keep its
representatives here to defeat the obvi-
Gus scheme OF the touts.
While nine-tenths Of the Republican
voters of the State are opposed to Dan
Burns candidacy for the United States
Senate. the party organization refuses
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
BURNS DENOUNCED FROM
AN ALAMEDA PULPIT
Alameda Office San Francisco Call,
1923 Park street, Feb. 10.

Alameda Office San Francisco Call,
1923 Park street, Feb. 10.
Rev c. E. Rich of the Santa Clara ave-
nut NJ. E. Church discussed the Senator
ial situation this evening, and during the
course of a sermon entitled Political
Corruption-The Trinity in Unity said:
my reference to political parties will
be Of the Democratic and Republican
only-not to their peculiar principles, nor
to the rank and file of the voters-but the
parties as poAuca1 machines under the
control of party bosses.
1.-The words Democratic, Republican and
American may be interpreted to mean alb
stractly the same-'the voice Of the peo-
pie Under our form of government the
people assemble in primaries and elect
men as delegates to a convention, which
dominates citizens for public offices; then
the people gather at the polls and vote.
This is theoretically Americanism.
"But what are the facts? Do the peo-
pie nominate their choice? Are they not
rather chosen by professional politicians
of unsavory reputation, months ahead,
under the dictation of party boss, the
grip of whose imperative will is gloved in
cunning and whose avarice and ambition
is tainted by knavery? Are not caucuses
and primaries and conventions packed,
and the Legislatures controlled by the
party boss? Are not nominees pledged to
party fealty which means cowardly sub
mission to the Will Oh one lIdll anu LLdI
man utterly deficient in morals and cap
able only of manipulating schemes for his
own selfish purposes and the enlargement
of his bank account!
Ibid not Boss Buckley carry the Dem
ocratic party of San Francisco In his vest
pocket? Did not vast NUMBER OF the
officials of that city and teachers IN the
public schools and numerous corporations
nav into his or his lieutenants' pockets a
large percentage of their incomesE DID
not his henchmen swarm in the lobbies
ready, for a consideration, to push jobs
by bribing or bulldoZing Senators and
Assemblymen already pledged to exc
cute his will? I ask, did the rank and file
of the Democratic party vote Tor the
nominees of the party or for those OF the
party boss? ~
lican party, who made the nominations
the people or Boss Burns? why was
DR. Pardee. an every way worthy man
pushed aside to make way Ior MI cage
was chosen from Central California for
Governor his chances for the United
States Senatorship would be very slim.
So this fellow Burns, who i the the gfess
treasury and should be wearing stripes
behind San Quentin bars, thrusts aside
the will of the people and dominates the
State ticket. ~,
for many years the people have had no
voice in the nominations of very many
of the State and city officers, but have
voted their party ticket much AGAINST
snap of the party lash as it has been
crowded upon them by the push. =
Referring to the three branches OF our
government, Mr.. Rich spoke of the leg
This is the initial in political govern
ment. Here laws originate. appropria-
tons are made and debts incurred. Here
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20

" HERE was another shocking
proof of the necessity of forcing
the street railway companies 10
- provide proper tenders for their
cars. in an accident that occurred on
Market street in front of the Phelan
building yesterday afternoon.
The victim of the Market Street
Railway Company's penuriousness
was little 10-year-old Jacob Abra-
hams, and he is now close to deaths
door with a fractured skull and a
shattered thigh bone.
The accident was witnessed by hum
dreds of people, and 1t was generally
declared that there was no excuse for
the mishap. The child, accompanied
by his twin brothers, years of age,
attempted to cross the thoroughfare,
and was knocked down by McAllis-
ter street car No. 256, which was
moving at a slow rate of speed. The
two little boys succeeded in clearing
the deadly path of the car, but Jacob
was caught and crushed under the
death-dealing timber which the COM
pany calls a fender.
When the car struck the boy his foot
was drawn between the fender and the
pavement, throwing him violently to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
LASSERE ALIVE AND WELL.
The Missing San Jose Man Writes
From Portland

SAN JOSE, Feb. 1s.-Romain Lassere,
whose mysterious disappearance led his
family and friends to believe he had been
murdered has turned up in Portland, Or.
His wife received a letter from him to-
day.
A little romance surrounds the case.
Lassere left his home on Sunday morning
for San Francisco to purchase some cat
tie. He met another butcher there, and
the latter induced him to take a trip to
Portland. They left on a steamer that
afternoon, but before doing so Lassere
wrote his wife of his intention. This let
ter went astray, and absence of word
from Jassere alarmed his relatives. The
postman brought the letter on Monday
morning, but Mrs. Lassere was not at
home. The letter was left on the porch
and a gust of wind blew it into the next
yard.
In the letter received to-day mention
was made of the letter written from San
Francisco. Mrs. Lassere then began a
search of the premises and in bunch of
lilies found the first letter. Lassere will
return in a couple Of days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
MOTHERS OPPOSE ROBERTS.
Ask Congress to Deny the Utah Con
gresham a Seat.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-The National
Congress of Mothers to-day unanimously
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas the election of a polygamist to
Congress threatens the sacred institutions of
homogeneous marriage, be it,.
Resolved, That the third triennial National
Council of Women requests the Congress of
the United States TO repudiate the result OF the
November election in Utah, either by refusing
to allow Brigham II. Roberts OF Utah TO be
placed on its roll by expelling him from
his seat
The resolution was framed by Mrs. E.
H Parsons a delegate from the Mont
piers Club of Utah, and was prefaced
with the statement that man is largely
what his home made him
of the administration, thanked Mrs. Nc
Kinley for her especial graciousness' as
shown in her reception to them and her
love of children; established a commit
tee of five on household economy and
urged general protection of girls in pre-
paration for motherhood.
Mrs Birney, president, made her annu-
al address, reviewing the years labor and
exhorting greater progress
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
Despicable Methods Resorted 10 Dy
the Southern Pacific Organ.
Senator Boyce Exposes Fake" Letter TO
Poor Old Simpson Applauding Him
for His Treachery.

CALI. HEADQUARTERS SACRAMENTO Senator John
legislators for the purpose OF PRIV
Senator He has not only
back OF the
the railroad which is responsible Lor "
Senator Boyce makes the in letter addressed 10 ~ ~
Angeles Times. follows:
10 ophapif naaf m anbood aus guide public
which is recorded
of carrying on the details Oft system
ISM med R a nm sh 1 pvar
Central GaOtnn
time at
aFnai Which ef hd o1s
since the became the chat
tie 9th the spokesman that cor
all other journals upon
but could be based
of the enaes OF the octopus
and things brought the proof honeto . - ... %
Eli. Ss call the other side the
lie n5 view their of ts Senator f th
% dban his sav vote es from 'f Bua
b1b to n9f naod % letters received 0S "
the V9aF 6s sana a fhs r6te
have lust been reading an a0e1 R ye o fail sue them
for criminal oeI y9H d m your friends P " am mao
Santa BARBARA and its Inhabitants n and and
Joining County meth
since the ssns Of s com S oGun
ma0 w s has resided
bad ,.. :. S. n, =,
having been defeated
b h f ss dsfeatd Th st 6 sns '
v 0as deputy y constsbe an if saeeon e
The people that a wfse n ho shope o
fashion In the opinion of the writer sn0ps m st
according the orders of the Southern
racine These historical facts serve to
as the f'e'0fuo 4 " ~ - 80 JOHN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
WASHINGTON AYERS FUNERAL
Remains of the Pioneer Laid in Their
Final Resting Place.

The funeral of the late Dr. Washington
Aver was held from the Masonic Temple
yesterday, at p m. under the auspices
of Excelsior Lodge No. 166. F. and A. M.
ance was large, hundreds of friends of
the deceased being present to pay last
tribute Of respect to the departed
cisco loses a citizen who did much to ad-
vance its interest in the days before the
advent of railroads. Coming to the Pa
cific Coast when young man. in 1S49, he
practically grew up with the country and
became prominently identified with the
affairs of this municipality, which was his
home during the greater part of his long
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
MANY CLAIMS JUMPED.
New Canadian Law Causes Trouble
in the Klondike.

PORT TOWNSEND, Feb. 18.-Among
the passengers of the steamship Al-Ki,
which arrived to-day from Skaguay, was
Thomas Graham, who has been in the
Yukon country for a number of months
collecting an exhibit for the Paris Ex-
position. He has obtained large and
rare collection, which will be brought out
next summer.
Mr.. Graham reports that many claims
have been Jumped" in Gold Run District.
on account of a new law cutting down
claims from 500 feet of $50 feet. This law
took effect on January l, but it did not
officially reach Dawson until a short time
ago. During that time all claims located
took in 500 feet and now the extra $50 1eet
are being Jumped" II is. understood
claims thus Jumped" will not be recorded
until instructions are received from the
home Government as to when the law
took effect
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
Transparent Attempt to Capture Senator
Jones and AssembIyman Chyno-
Weth Frustrated.
Mass Meeting Called by the Mexicans Friends for the
Purpose Of Disruptng Grants Forces Not as
Successful as the Ventura Gathering.


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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
INSURGENTS
RALLY EAST
Of MANILA
Continued from First Page.

appointment Of brigadier general in the
regular army.
No reward can be given Major Gem
eral Otis until after June 10, 1900, un-
less the army reorganization bill snail
pass. General Otis only holds the rank
Of brigadier general in the regular ser
vice. He will surely be appointed major
general upon the retirement, June Is,
1900. of Major General Wesley Merritt,
but the President would like to confer
promotion upon him sooner should he
have the opportunity to do so. 1t may
be stated authoritatively that General
Otis will be the next major general or
the regular service appointed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
AGONClLLO SUDDENLY
LEAVES MONTREAL

MONTREAL, Feb. 19.-Agoncillo left
Montreal suddenly this evening. Just
previous to- his departure the Filipino
delegates who reached America few
DAYS ago arrived from San Francisco.
After brief conference with them
Agoncillo hurried to the railway sta
ton and took the train for New York.
He said he was bound for England and
would sail from New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
CHAMBERS ACT CONDEMNED.
Letter Criticizing Germans Not Ap-
proved at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-The Samoan
complications are about to pass into the
safe lines of diplomatic treatment in the
judgment of the officials here, who say
there is really not much danger in the
situation If sensible councils prevail and
subordinate officers refrain from over
jealous acts, and words, and letters. AL
though no official notice is expected to be
taken of the epistle written by Chief JUS
tice Chambers to his brother in this coun-
try, criticizing the Germans freely, ii is
fact that he has thereby given offense to
al Darties
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
A Double-Headed Bull.

On the occasion of a public reception
at Napier. Australia, the school children
of the town. after being duly compli-
mented by his Excellency from County
Tyrone on the hearty manner in which
they had rendered the national anthem,
were solemnly assured that if they put
their shoulders to the wheel they would
be sure to reaCn the top of the tree!
Upon which compatriot turned to me
and said: Sure it was an axle-tree he
meant hedad The Spectator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
A FENDERLESS CAR
CRUSIES A CHILD

the ground. The gripman stopped the
car almost instantly, but the child
killer had done it's work. Many will
ing hands attempted to extricate the
little fellow, but it was found that his
body was gripped fast. and 1t became
aeces sary to lift the car bodily to re-
lease him. The little sufferer was
taken to the office of DR.. Rogers, 20
O'Farrell street, where his injuries
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20

were attended to. Abraham Abra-
h,Iver He has six boys and is very
Witnesses of the accident state that
had the car been equipped with
pToper fender the child would nave
ESCAPED injury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
Torpedo Boat Fox a Success.

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. 1s.-The torpedo
boat Fox, built in this city, was given her
official trial trip on the Columbia River
this afternoon. The trial proved success
full in every particular, the Fox making
an average of 1918 knots for two hours
and the propellers turning at 381 revolu-
tons, eleven more than required by con-
tract. The contract required the Fox to
make 22l2 knots an hour, and she exceed
ed this requirement to-day by SO knots.
The theaters and music halls of London
give employment to about 100 600 persons.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
ADVERTISEMENTS.
In Union
There Is Strength. +"

The strength of every
human being consists in the
union, the Harmonious uUork-
ing together, of eVery part of
the human organism. This
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The blood goes to all parts.
Purify It, or there can be no.
q union y and therefore no
health or strength. -
Hoods sarsaparilla is the standard
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Female Troubles II would have
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catarrh of the womb and other serious
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thing else and took Hoods Sarsaparilla;
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EMMA J. FISHER, Lonedell, Missouri.
Sick Headache = Dizziness, loss of
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cotraged. Hoods Sarsaparilla made me
better at once. Would not be without II.
MRS. MARY SWENSON, Rutlano, VI
InfIammatory Rheumatism 1.-Two
attacks of the grip left me with in
fiammatory rheumatism. Am SO years old,
but Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me and I
MRS. s. LoVELAND, 373 Fargo Ave.
Buffalo. n, Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-13
FROSTY FIRE CALLS
But No Serious Damage-Why Kitch-
en- Ranges Blow Up.

The fire department had four calls
Saturday night and Sunday with the
thermometer from IS to 25 degrees below
zero but none of the firemen were more
seriously frozen than frosted ears and
noses.
A telephone alarm at 500 Saturday
night called the department to Hodg1ns,
cafe on Eighth street. Some gasoline
had been spilled on the floor and
mopped up Afterwards a match was
dropped on the floor and the gasoline
that had soaked into the wood burst
into flames. 1t was put out with but
little damage.
AT S:35 Sunday morning a telephone
alarm called the department to 1928
Tyler street to the home of F. S. Savage.
The water pipes between the range and
the hot water tank had frozen and when
the fire was started in the range it
blew up, wrecking the kitchen and blow
ing parts of the range into the yard.
The loss by fire was small.
Several ranges have blown up since
the very cold weather and it has been
from the same cause in all cases. The
reason for these accidents" said Frank
Edison, lis that the connection between
the water back in the range and the hot
water boiler is frozen up shutting off
the connection. The water back is the
tank in the range where the water is
heated and the steam from there
goes into the boiler. A quick, hot fire
is started and the steam in the water
back can not get out any way but
through the pipe connection to the boil
er. The connection is frozen, the steam
becomes superheated and the result is
that 200 or 300 pounds of steam blows up
the range"
Just as the department returned from
the fire at the home of the Savages
they were called by telephone to 230
Topeka avenue to the house occupied
by E. L. EppS. A gasoline tank caught
fire and was carried out by the fire
men, when they arrived, with little dam
age
At 12.15 the denartment was called
by telephone to Col. W. H. Rossington's
house, 914 Monroe, where ashes from
the CRATE had started a small fire in the
cellar which was put out with very
seems fated as the department was
called there last summer and again on
January 10. Each time the fires were
extinguished with slight damage.