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Names State Board of Agriculture Directors Who Are Expected
o Favor the Sacramenfans Selection Secretary.

The politicians say with reference TO
Whitaker and Rose that they doubtless
are for Johnson, as Gage would not have
appointed them had they not accepted his
candidate.
1t appears that all will not be smooth
sailing for a realization of Johnson S
hopes. The constitution of the State Ag-
ricultural Society provides that the secre-
tary must be chosen from outside the
board membership. This means that
Johnson will have to resign before he can
be considered candidate. Several Of the
old members are known 70 be unfavor-
able to his candidacy and there Is as
surance that the man Governor Pardee
will name will vote for him. The board
is expected to meet In February to select
a new secretary, although the meeting is
subject to the call of the president. Harry
Louden, an accomplished horseman, is
the acting secretary.
The board, as reconstructed by Governor
Gage, is as follows: A. B. Spreckels of
San Francisco, F. w. Covey of Palo Alto,
Grove l.. Johnson Of Sacramento, NJ D.
Chamberlain of Woodland. ]. z. Terry of
Sacramento, Benjamin Rush of Suisun,
John Mackey C. w. Paine, Thomas Fox
and William Land of Sacramento L. j.
of Gait.
1t is said that Harris resignation is due
to the fact that he lived SO far away Cat
Los Alamos) that it took him a day and a
half to get to Sacramento and he could
not spare the time and attendant expense
The directors serve without pay.
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are left of his official career.
1t has been a matter of street talk for
days that the appointments have been
peddled about both here and in San Fran
cisco, the only condition exacted being a
promise that the appointee should vote
for Grove l.. Johnson for secretary. A
San Francisco hotel man. who was here
as a pallbearer at a friends funeral, was
rendered the honor, but baked at the
hard conditions imposed. A prominent
San Francisco real estate man Is another
who could not accept the gift with the
string attached to it, II is even said that
one of the directors whose places have
been filed was told, as far back as week
ago last Sunday. that he could secure the
reappointment II he would promise to
cast his vote for Johnson for secretary,
but he said he could not do so In good
conscience, and he was guillotined.
Johnson himself has publicly announced
board. There are several other candt-
dates, but in view Of Cages appoint
ments they are not regarded as having
q shadow of chance.
William Land another OF the new d.
rectors, is the proprietor OF the Western
Hotel and an ex-Mayor. He served one
term on the board, under Governor Budd.
He has said that during his last unsuc-
cessful campaign for Mayor against
George II. Clark, Johnson made so many
speeches in his favor. for which he
charged nothing, that he Is naturally
grateful to him and will vote for him for
secretary
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.SENA TORS
MEET IN
CAUCUS
Republicans Select
Officers and Attend
to Patronage.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ALL HEADQUARTERS. SAC
RAMENTO. Jan. 5.-The Re
A publican Senators held a eau
Gus in the rooms Of the Su-
~ preme Court this morning.
For two hours the members Of
the upper house debated on the officers
of the Senate.
There were only two contests. Thomas
Flint Jr seemed to be the unanimous
choice for President pro TEN. of the Sen
ate and 7. Lewis Martin for sergeant at
arms. Frank ]. Brandon and Fred /.
Thomas Of San Jose locked horns over
the position of secretary Of the Senate.
This was due to the feeling that existed
between the Senators from Santa Clara
as a result of the factional fight which
rnarred the last election in that county.
The Senators from Santa Clara stood by
Thomas.
Senator Charles NJ Shortridge. who ran
as an Independent Republican at the last
election came into the fold without OBJ
jection- Fearing that there might be
some feeling against him, Shortridge pre-
pared and submitted the following letter:
SACRAMENTO Cal Jan. 5.
To the Republican caucus OF the state Sen
ate OF California Gentlemen: I respectfully
submit to you that I sm now and have been
for many years a loyal and consistent Rcpuh
iican 1 have done some party service The
party OF Lincoln has ever found me marching
in its ranks voting for its nominees sdvo-
eating its principles with voice and pen snd
with you rejoicing in its victories. have
ret changed nor wish 20 change my political
principles I am not hunting for a new party.
That 1 an Independent Republican
candidate for the Senate in the recent cam
psign is true and I was duly elected as the
record shows, but 81 no time was | weak
enough TO abandon my principles for the, hope
Of office ] distinctly declined 70 make or
offer TO make such sacrifice Everywhere
and at all times I advocated the Republican
State ticket and voted for SIS nominees Be
fore many thousands Of people I indorsed the
Republican platform and spoke approvingly
bf Governor George c Pardee. and in my Of
tho Republicans: and 7 therefore request YOU
70 admit me as a member Of the Republican
caucus and as a warrant for your action I
promise TO abide by the decision Of the Re
publican caucus on all matters properly
brought before it. Sincerely yours
CHARLES NJ SHORTRIDGE
Senator From the Twenty eighth District
Brandon received a majority of votes
ton OF secretary OF the Senate, which he
has held for a number of sessions. The
Rev. c l.. Mel had no trouble In de-
feating the Rev. Z. W. johnson of Marys-
i-ville for chaplain of the Senate
A committee composed of Muenter, Bel
shaw and Leavitt was appointed to ap-
portion the patronage. which will be 800
day this session, 81 advance over the
last session.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
the Assembly the Republican caucus
again convened Stanton, Bliss Crom-
well, Dunlap and Barnes were appointed
as a committee on patronage. After fix
ing the patronage at s12 the caucus ad-
journed TO meet al a. m tomorrow.
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HOPEFUL OF RESULTS.
Santa Fe's Western Division Men
Confer in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.-Railroad men
throughout the West are anxiously await
ing the decision in meetings held to-day
and in those which will continue for the
next few days with various general man
ayers at official division headquarters. The
railroad conductors. baggagemen. brake
men and yardmen are depending on their
representatives to carry to a successful
ending the request they make for in
creased pay.
At the Hollenbeck Hotel in this city,
pursuant to action taken at the Kansas
City convention. the Santa Fe's Western
division mems representatives are in ses-
sion. These include j. b. Skinner, gem
eral chairman, Order of Railway Conduc-
tors; S. d. Heady of Albuquerque; c. d.
HILL Winslow, Ariz.; c. F. Roach, San
Bernardino; j. S. Henry, Fresno, and H.
J. .Coey, Needles, representing the Order
of Railway Conductors: w c. Auble Of
this city, Thomas Rowe of San Bernar-
dino; r. A. Harmed, Fresno; J. F. Ben
nett, Winslow; George Hayes. Albu-
querque and George Porterfield, repre-
senting the brakemen.
Among other things to be requested Of
the company when the representatives
meet General Superintendent Shepard will
be a general 20 per cent increase in salary
and double pay for "double-headers' of
thirty or more cars.
The schedule the men are now working
under was made four years ago and the
heaviest engine could haul only fourteen
cars. They now haul thirty-five. The
men demand double pay on mileage and
hours when double-headers are run With
over thirty cars A similar schedule is
being presented at the headquarters of
fOrty-four railroads west Of the Illinois
Centrars southern lines.
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SULTAN OF MOROCCO
MAY YIELD THE CROWN
Said to Be Disposed to Abdicate in
Favor of Brother He Per
secuted.

MADRID, Jan. 5.-Premier Silvela has
presented to King Alfonso official dis
patches confirming the report OF the re-
treat of the pretender to the Moroccan
throne, thus allowing the Sultan to re-
organize the army and stamp out the in
surrection-
A special dispatch from TRng1er says
the Sultan is disposed to abdicate in favor
of his brother, Mulai Mohsmmed, who is
acclaimed whenever he appears in the
streets of Fez.
PARIS. Jan. 5.-The Madrid correspond
ent Of The Temps says in a dispatch that
Aivices received in Spain from Tangier
indicate that the situation of the Sultan
of Morocco has improved since he re-
leased his brother. who has been favor
ably received by the natives. Chief Gogui
has been deserted by several tribes, who
have retired to the mountains.
Premier Silvela denies that a joint naval
demonstration against Morocco has been
projected. On the contrary. he says the
Spanish sloop of war Infanta Isabella has
been recalled from Tangier as proof that
the powers do not intend to intervene in
what is considered a question regarding
Morocco alone.
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JEALOUSY LEADS
To 4 SHOOTING
J. Marion Britain Is
Fatally Wounded at
Los Angeles.

LOS ANELES. Jan. 81. Marion Brit
tain was shot and fatally wounded this
morning by 1. b. Truesdell Jealousy over
Mrs. F. NJ. Ross. the landlady of the
house at which they both occupied rooms,
is reported as the motive for the attempt
ed murder. Both are about 21 years of
age. This morning Britain went to work
as usual. but returned to the house few
minutes before o'clock. Going to Mrs.
Ross room he found 1t unoccupied and
al once went upstairs to the room occu-
pied by Truesdell. Opening the door he
went inside. Truesdell was in bed Co.
ing to the closet he opened the door and
Mrs. Ross was found inside. He seized
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NO OPPOSITION TO FISK.
Caucus of Assembly Republicans
Proves Harmonious.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO. Jan. 5.-The caucus of the Re-
publican members of the Assembly was
called at l0:3O O'Clock All but two mem
bers answered the rollcall. The absen-
tees were Lux and Gleason, both of San
Francisco. A telegram was read from
Lux, announcing his indisposition and his
proxy was voted by Assemblyman Hart
At adjournment nothing had been heard
from Gleason.
Grove l. johnson acted as chairman of
the caucus and by request Clio Lloyd of
Santa Barbara served as secretary. When
the call for nominations for the Speaker
ship of the Assembly was made Allen of
san Francisco in a short speech nominat-
ed Arthur G. Fisk.
Brown Of San Mateo placed f. E. Dun
lap Of Stockton in nomination Dunlap
arose and in a pleasant speech. in which
he referred in glowing terms to his oppo-
nent, seconded the nomination of Fisk
and then withdrew from the contest.
Fisk was chosen by acclamation Fisk
in responding thanked his friends for the
honor bestowed upon him and spoke a
few words in praise of Dunlap.
Mccartney of Los Angeles nominated
Henry f. Carter, also of Los Angeles,
for Speaker pro TEN. Dunlap placed the
name of H. w Brown of Colma before
the caucus, but Brown withdrew and
Carter's nomination was made unanimous
For chief clerk of the Assembly Clio
Lloyd won an easy victory over Thoma :
Z. Atkinson of San Francisco, Atkinson
receiving but one vote.
Higgins Of Sacramento nominated
Jack" Stafford for sergeant at arms.
Dunlap seconded in an amusing speech
and there being no other nominations
Stafford was chosen by acclamation.
committee on patronage, consisting
Of Stanton Of Los Angeles, Bliss of Oak
land, Cromwell Of Petaluma, Dunlap of
Stockton and Barnes Of Pacific Beach,
was appointed. after which the caucus
adjourned until 2:3O .. m.
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BREAKS
INTO THE
FAMILY
ShOrfridge Not Now
Out i'm the VIII
0erneSS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

a L Z. HEADQUARTERS
SACRAMENTO. Jan Sen
at6r c. VI. Shortridge Of San
Jose is now part of the
happy Republican family of
the Senate. When the Sena-
tor from the sunny Santa
Clara Valley, who was elected upon
vaudeville platform, announced his tnten-
tion of getting into the Republican eau
Gus if it took a jimmy and a set OF bur-
glars tools the members Of the dominant
party in the upper house looked at each
other in alarm. The men who last night
were for casting the effervescent Senator
from the great fruit belt into outer dark
ness to-day changed their song. They be-
gan to argue that Senator Shortridge
came from long family Of Republicans,
that he had always been a Republican.
that he was going to be Republican and
shat he had been voted for as a Republi-
can.
But does he stand on the Republican
PLATFORM" asked some Of the very con-
servative of the upper house.
Then it was remembered that the only
platform upon which Senator Shortridge
had stood was sort of song and dance
vaudeville platform But the prospect of
the Senator from sunny Santa Clara
breaking into that august gathering
known g the Republican caucus was too
much. and a diplomatic hint was dropped
that if he would pen a few lines to the
aforesaid caucus he might once more
be folded to the breast of the great party
from which he had separated himself for
a short time.
The man from the prune belt took the
hint, and having always been an ardent
advocate of the theory that the pen was
mightier than the jimmy and that song
was greater than party nomination. he
promised to abide BY the action Of the
Republican caucus. The pride of the Sem
ate was satisfied and Charlie ShOrtridge
had won another victory.
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her by the hair and dragged her out, at
the same time striking her on the face.
Truesdell went to the woman's assist
ance, when, he says, Britain struck at
him. Truesdell then secured his revolver
and fired at short range, the bullet strik-
ing Britain full in the breast just over
the heart and penetrated the cavity.
Mrs Ross, the alleged cause of the
trouble, came to Los Angeles about two
months ago from Houston, Tex. Britain,
who also came from Houston, figured in
that city as correspondent in a suit for d.
vorce instituted by J. w. Ross. husband
OF the landlady. Ross attempted to kill
Britain on the street in Houston. Trues-
dell came from North Carolina.
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LANE SENDS GREETINGS.
DR.. Pardee Receives Graceful Tele-
gram From Late Opponent.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. Sacramento.
Jan. Ito cap the climax of most har-
monious day for the incoming administra-
ton and Republican party. graceful tele-
gram was received tonight by Governor
elect Pardee from Franklin K. Lane, his
defeated opponent upon the Democratic
ticket Mr. Lane waived all personal
feeling and heartily wished DR.. Pardee a
most successful administration. His
greeting follows:
DR.. George c. Pardee. Governor-elect. sacra-
mento Cal:
May your administration be rich with honor
to yourself and profit TO the State.
FRANKLIN X. LANE
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ADD|CK' s FIGHT
LOOKS HOPELESS
Regular Republicans Re-
fuse to- Give Him
Support.

DOVER. Del, Jan. 5.-The triangular
fight over the election of the United
States Senators from Delaware began in
earnest tonight at the State Capitol,
when the newly elected members assem-
bled to caucus for the organization of
the two branches.
The two Republican factions gave in to
each other late tonight, the Addicks AS
semblymen giving the Regulars equal
share of the legislative offices and the
first choice, which will be the President
pro tenn. of the Senate.
The Speaker of the House. next in line
will be an Addicks man. The twenty -one
Union Republicans are pledged to the
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SHANNON MAKES CHANGES.
State Printer Announces the Names
of His Assistants


CALL HEADQUARTERS, sACRA-
MENTO, Jan. Estate Printer w. w.
Shannon. on assuming Office to-day, an
nounced number of changes in ths
force Of his Office. John whicher OF San
Luis Obispo was installed as deputy. to
succeed Z. s. Hadley. Whicher has for
eight years past been County Clerk or
San Luis Obispo. w. w. Cuthbert ~
Sacramento succeeded Harry Rodgers as
general foreman James Hickey will 30
temporary foreman of the bindery, ID. ID
Sullivan foreman Of the press rooms. Tai
bot Wallis timekeeper, with F. w Whit
more as his assistant, and Edward Knight
chief bookkeeper
George Vice of Sacramento has been
given charge Of the school book ware
mousse and Edward Nathan has been an
pointed a clerk in the bindery. Michael
Rowland and James Harvey have bes1
appointed messengers.
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LEAvITr SIGNS THE CALL.
Agrees TO Enter Caucus for the Selec.
ton Of a Senator.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. SACRA-
MEArO, Jan. 5.-Senator Frank w. Leav-
itt Of Alameda County has signed the call
for the caucus. for the election Of q United
States Senator. He affixed his name II
the call to-day, and George II. Hatton
who is managing Senator Perkins fight
fer reelection. is elated. Ieavftt was
FIRST asked 10 sign in San Francisco. but
although he had always expressed him
self in favor of Senator Perkins re-elec.
tion he declined TO sign until he had
reached Sacramento Since his arrival
Hstton and other workers have been con-
stantly at Leavitt. and to-day their ef
forts were rewarded
Lesvitt will now go into the caucus
which further assures the election of Sen
alOT Perkins.
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1OliOWlik 10 De ulItClOIs VI
the State Board Of Agriculture: L. ].
Rose Jr. Of oxnard, vice l. Harris. re-
signed; William Land of Sacramento, vice
Park Henshaw, term expired: james
Whitaker of Gait, vice A. w. Barrett,
term expired; Thomas Fox Of Sacramento,
vice Frederick Cox, term expired.
The appointments are regarded as strict
ly in line with the determination Of Gov
ernor Gage to secure for Grove L. john
son Of Sacramento the appointment as
secretary of the board to succeed the
late George w. Jackson. Johnson is him
self a director of the Board of Agrl-
culture and he is a member of the present
Assembly from q Sacramento district.
He has been a faithful follower Of Gage,
both in the Legislature and elsewhere,
and it has been written that he shall re-
ceive his reward I'm the shape of the COW
eted secretaryship at salary of 5000 per
month. 1t is not known that Johnson
could distinguish a Holstein bull from
a thoroughbred Angora goat, his talents
running to the law. But his praise has
long resounded in behalf of Gage and
the retiring executive is bound that he
shall not be charged with ingratitude to
his followers so long as any vacancies re-
main to be filed in the few hours that
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TWO MORE APPOINTMENTS.
Senator Shortridge and Judge Nc
Kinley Named for Office.

appointments were announced this morn
Jag by Governor Gage: Charles NJ. Short
r.dge. 10 be Building and Loan Commits
aioner vice z. d. McCsbe; ]. ". McKin-
les. 10 he a member OF the Board Of Re
gents Of the State University, vice Arthur
t,odgers
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CITY TO DEAL IN COAL
Detroit Will Sell Fuel to the Poor
at Cost Prices.

DETROIT, Mich. Jan. 5.-The city of
Detroit is going into the coal business
and will supply the people with coal at
cost prices. The Common Council appro-
priated $4,000 for the purchase of coal to
be sold by the municipality. and Mayor
Maybury approved the resolution to-day.
Advertisements were printed this after
noon calling for bids.
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Drops Dead ON the Street.

Allie Durand. aged 35 years. who lived
al ll0sl2 Leavenworrh street, dropped dead
at IL O'Clock last night IN front Of his
residence. Dr. Stevens was summoned by
Officers Cannon. Mills and Naylor, but
found the man dead. He leaves q wife
aud one child,
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Hm mah s yeny
m qc in ~ hh
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06
ECZEMA, NO CUBE NO pAx

Your druggist will refund your money il PAzr,
SiS ~ IMENF falls TO cure RIngworna Tafta
OIu Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Blackhes5i
VI 'ne iaee' and all skin diseases. so cents'
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06

SAN DIEGO. jan 5.-Judge George Fuller
Tonight sent his resignation member OF
board Of directors OF State Normal School TO
Governor Gage.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06
To Cure a Cold ia One pav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II It fails to cure.
4. ". Groves signature is on each box. 2bo.
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support of John Edward Addicks for both
terms until elected to the Senate. and the
ten Regular Republicans stand out
against the election of Addicks even to
deadlocIxing the present session.
The Democrats caucused early and
nominated ChaJfncey p Holcomb of New
castle for Speaker of House and Senator
Charles Wright of Seaford for President
pro TEN. of the Senate. An advisory com
mittee was also appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06

ALL HEADQUARTERS. SAC
RAMENTO, Jan. 5.-Governor
Gage this afternoon announced
another batch of eleventh-hour
appointments. 1t included the
folInurinu tn hn diractnra of
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Grand Jury Will Investigate.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 5.-The Grand
Jury was summoned before Judge Neff in
Common Pleas Court to-day and instruct
ed to investigate the charge that a COM
bine exists among local coal dealers. The
budget declared that information indicat-
ed that such a combine was in control
of the local trade The cost of soft coal
has been steadily advanced OF late, until
1t is now selling for double the price
asked six months ago.
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QUICKLY
SELECTED
Dunlap Places Fisk
in Nomination
for Office.
Proceedings i'm the
Lower House Not
Exciting.
Special Dispatch to The Call

ALL HEADQUARTERS, SAC
RAMENTO. Jan. 5.--Promptly
at noon the Assembly was
called to order. The roll call
found two members absent.
Lux and Gleason. both Of San
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06

ALL HEADQUARTERS. SAC
Y RAMENTO. Jan. 5.-The Re
publican Senators held eau
Gus in the rooms Of the Su-
y preme Court this morning.
For two hours the members of
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will visit Winchester, presumably on the
Goth Of May. when the annual memorial
services will be held in the National
Cemetery In this city. In fact. there
will be quite n time among the Union
veterans. Some time during the year n
monument is to be erected by Massa-
chusetts to the memory OF members of
the Thirty-fourth Massachusetts, infan-
try who lie buried In this cemetery.
Over 1900 soldiers are buried there. and
The superintendent Is Captain Thomas
Savage.
Survivors Of the Twelfth Pennsylvania
regiment and Ringgod's cavalry will
hold their annual reunion in this city
next August. There will be large
number In attendance. including wives,
sons and daughters. A Campfire" will
be held and there is 4 possibility Of the
Stonewall Band, Of Staunton, being en-
gagged for the occasion. The local vete-
rams, Mullgan Post. No. 80. G.. A, r.,