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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Indiana Man Is Elected TO the
ChGirmdnShib of the No
ttOHdl { ConIBittee.

NEW YORK, July 2s.-The National
Democratic Committee met here to-day
and unanimously elected Thomas Tag
gart OF Indiana chairman Urey Wood
son of Kentucky was elected secretary
of the committee by a vote OF IS to II,
the selection subsequently being made
unanimous. Edwin Seton OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia was elected assistant
secretary, John l. Martin OF Missouri
sergeant-at-arms and Samuel Donelson
Of Tennessee assistant sergeant-at-
arms.
NJ. F. Tarpey Of California was elect
ed temporary chairman and Henry
Lehman temporary secretary at to-
days meeting.
Senator Bailey moved that the COM
mittee proceed to a permanent organi-
zatiOn. Just at this time David B. Hill,
William F. Sheehan and August Bel
mont. all with proxies, entered the
committeeman. They had been In con-
ference up to the last moment. but they
offered no objection to Bailey's motion
John W. Kern placed Taggart in
nomination, speaking briefly about his
ability and capacity as a Democratic
leader. No one else was named and
Taggart was declared the unanimous
choice of the committee. A delegation
I
/ escorted to the cOmmittee-roOm- He
| thanked the committee for the high
honor II had paid him.
Homer S. Cummings OF Connecticut
I then placed Urey WOOdsOn in nomina-
ton for secretary and c. S. Van Duzer
of Nevada named c A. Walsh OF Iowa
! The only rollcau Of the session fol-
lowed, WoodsOn receiving thirty-five
votes and Walsh twelve. Those who
voted for Walsh were Clayton. Ala
bama: Martin. Arkansas; Tarpey, Cal
ifornia; Donnelly, Idaho; Peterson,
/ Minnesota; Williams. Mississippi; Bal
I lev. Texas, three votes by proxy for
/ Montana, Wyoming and Porto Rico;
/ Van Duzer. Nevada; Tillman, South
/ Carolina: Kern, proxy for Washington,
and Lamb. proxy for New Mexico.
Van Duzer moved to make Wood
sons election unanimous and De Ford,
/ who had Walsh's proxy, withdrew his
/ name and said the selection OF Wood
/ son was satisfactory to the members.
! Sheehan suggested that the chair
man of the committee, in his discretion.
/ be authorized to appoint an executive
/ committee, to consist Of not less than
/ five nor more than seven members and
| a finance committee OF not less than
\ three nor more than five members.
/ Senator Bailey said that there was
| possibility of carrying Colorado. Idaho.
/ Montana and Nevada and he believed
/ the executive committee ought to be
/ enlarged so as to include representa-
/ tives Of those States Sheehan modified
his proposition so as to allow the chair
man of the national committee and the
] executive committee TO have the selec-
tion OF additional members, who would
| have charge Of the campaign in special
/ localities or States. The proposition
was adopted by the executive commit
\ tee
The Democratic Clubs reception to
1 the members Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee tonight resolved IT.
/ self into a love feast for Parker and
/ Davis and marked an informal open
| ing Of the local campaign Charles
/ F. Murphy and Mayor Mcclellan sent
Il letters of regret.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-Al-
though military men do not seem to
be alarmed at the situation in Southern
Manchuria, pointing out that the with
drawal of the Southern army from
Tatehekiao tends to concentrate Kuro-
patkin's forces, thus giving him
smaller front to defend, considerable
nervousness is manifested here by those
not in on the secrets of the Russian
commander in chief, especially as Cen
eral Kuropatkin himself points out the
danger threatening his line of COM
munications 10 the north, owing to the
development of the japanese advance
from Saimatsza toward Mukden. If
this column should be pushed home and
the Japanese Gordon should at the same
time be frightened from the south and
east General Kuropatkin's danger
would be easily conceivable. Conse-
quently there is already talk of his
preparing to meet this danger by with
drawing to Mul1den and there awaiting
further reinforcements.
PARIS, July 27-The Yinkow cor
respondent of the Matin says that the
Japanese troops entered Newchwang
at o'clock this morning and hauled
down the Russian commercial flag
which had been substituted for the
military standard on the residence of
the Governor. The Japanese standard
was hoisted, the Chinese flag flying
from the neighboring buildings and
the custom houses. The consular au-
thorities had taken precautions to in
sure the safety of the European resi-
dents. The Russians who refused to
follow the retreat have been cut off,
The Japanese cavalrymen, the cor
respondent says, were supplied with
the most modern accouterments and
each man was furnished with a com
pass and field glass.
Competent authorities supposed that
a Japanese attack was out of the ques-
tion on account of the large Russian
reinforcements arriving during the last
two weeks. The dispatch in conclusion
says that Japanese troops are still filing
into NewchWang.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

BOLT KILLS
A RANCHMAN
Death Comes to Him
During Storm in
Mountains.
Two Companions Rendered
Unconscious by the
Terrific Flash.
Metal Rimmed Magnifying Glass in
Hand Of Viefirn Thnnrhf To Hann
Metal Rimmed Magnifying Glass in
Hand Of Victim Thought to Have
Attracted Electric Current.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

COVINA, July 26.-Walter Wheeler, a
well-known Covina ranchman, was
killed by lightning yesterday near the
summit of Old Grayback, the highest
mountain in the San Bernardino range
Wheeler devoted much Of his time TO
scientific study, and on Friday left here
with his cousin, George Grant. a Pasa-
dena botanist, TO climb the big noun
tain and there search for rare botanical
specimens. There was an extremely
heavy Thunderstorm in the mountains
late yesterday afternoon, the rain fall
ing as far down the valley as Riverside.
an almost unprecedented thing at this
season Of the year.
Wheelers death probably was direct
ly due to his having a large magnifying
glass, which was trimmed with a heavy
band of metal. He and Grant and their
guide, Charles Dodds Of Grafton, had
been industriously climbing among the
rocks collecting flowers for botanical
studies when the guide cautioned the
botanists that the dead calm which had
settled upon the mountains and the in
terInittent flashes Of lightning presaged
a furious storm. AS they hastened
down the mountain toward their camp
wheeler was attracted by an especially
beautiful flower. Plucking it, he paused
for a moment to look at his find
through the magnifying glass, when
I there suddenly occurred a binding
fash and a terrific crash of thunder
shook the mountain. Some time later
a mountaineer named Carlson happened
along, discovering the three men pros
trate and apparently lifeless.
Wheeler's body was shockingly man
soon ascertained that Grant and
vance Of Wheeler, were still alive and
calling for help. He assisted in resus-
citating them, after which he started
for Mentone. Riding hard all night, he
reached San Bernardino this morning
and notified the Coroner Of that county,
who was at Redlands. Carlson set back
for the mountains with friends of
Wheeler, but after carrying the body
four miles on a horse they were forced
TO cover by another fierce electrical
storm which ragged for hours. during
which heavy cloudburst washed out
the trail, strewing the canyon through
which they had to pass with the BODY
high with debris. It was found neces-
sary to prepare a litter Of boughs, upon
which the body is now being slowly
carried by four men down the noun
tain. They expect to convey il twenty
miles 70 the stage line. where a vehicle
viii be in waiting. This afternoon the
party with the body was still twenty
miles from Redlands.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
FRENZIED MAN
LANDS IN JAIL
Wife of Samuel Fl. Keyes Is
Terrified by His Strenu-
GUS Efforts to See Her
TELEPHONES FOR HELP
Former Philadelphia Acts
Like a Crazy Man, but
Denies He Intended Harm

The screams Of a frightened woman
and her children startled 1he neighbor-
hood in the 22OO block on McAllister
street last evening. Samuel H. Keyes.
who caused the disturbance, is now
held on the detinue book pending the
issuance of a warrant for threats
against life and disturbing the peace.
Keyes went to the house where his
wife lives and for more than an hour
reused the neighborhood in an en-
deavor to break into the place. He
and his wife have been separated for
some time, but Keyes has persistently
followed her and tried to persuade her
to return to him.
While Keyes attempted to break
down the door Mrs. Keyes telephoned
for the police. Policeman Cleaver of
the Park station responded and placed
the man under arrest
At the station Keyes said that his
wife alleged that he was insane.
though to the officers his mind appear
ed sound. He denied that he had at
tempted to take her life, or had threat
ened her.
Mrs. Keyes said that she married
Keyes six years ago in the East. He
was at the head of a large department
store in Philadelphia. At the time Of
the marriage, Keyes had eight chill
dren, his wife had three. Difficulties
arose. In March she took her children
and left for this city. She made her
residence at 2267 McAllister street.
Ke--s repeatedly wrote, pleading for a
reconciliation, but his pleas were un-
availing.
Two weeks ago he resigned his posi-
ton in the East and arrived in San
Francisco last Saturday. Every at
tempt to meet his wife proved fruitless
and he became desperate.
Mrs. Keyes feared that he would at
tempt her life, as he had intimated in
his letters. Last night he went to the
house in a frenzy and tried to break
down the door. The neighbors were
startled. For an hour he tried to
break into the house, his wife and
children inside crouching with fear.
Mrs. Keyes believes that had the police
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
CANDIDACY OF FLINT,
DUNLAP AND MUENTER
Contra Costa Republicans May Insist
on BeIshaw's Nomination for
State Senate.

OOnIFa NOSLa ENCluDlACdAls slAy AAAeASL
on BeIshaw's Nomination for
State Senate
The Bard forces won a substantial
victory in Ventura County yesterday
and Colonel D. 7. Perkins will be nom
mated for the Assembly by the Repub-
Iican convention of that county next
Saturday. Leaders of the Bard cam
paign must win in Los Angeles and San
Diego in order to secure a solid south"
for their candidate. Reports come
from Los Angeles to the effect that
Frank P. Flint is developing conSidera-
BILE strength in that county and ex-
tending the sphere of his influence to
San Diego. Politicians assert that the
result of the Ventura primaries will
increase Bard's prestige in Los Ange-
les. One of the leaders of the Oxnard
forces in Ventura yesterday was Judge
J. c. DAILY, Third Deputy Attorney Gen
eral of California.
Tomorrow night the Republicans in
the several Assembly districts Of the
city will meet to organize district clubs
and name candidates to be voted for
tions of the party. The primary cleo
tion will take place one week from
next Tuesday. The number of voters
registered for that election approxi-
mates $1,000. There are indications
that the Republicans will take a warm
interest in the selection of DELEGATES.
In several of the Senatorial districts
of the State, Republican contests for
nomination are decidedly interesting.
According to all stories from San Joa-
quin County the fight between f. E..
Dunlap and H Z. Muenter is close.
There are stories current that Dunlap
is inclined 10 favor Bard for reelection
to the United States Senate and that
Muenter is claimed by the supporters
| of Oxnard. The main fight, however,
is over local complications, hence the
choice Of either for United States SEN
ator will not cut a great figure in the
Continued ON Page p Column x
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
MASSACRE
IN AN ASIA
MINOR TOWN
Priest and Convent
Servants AMONG
the Slain.

LONDON, July 27.-The Daily Mail
publishes dispatch from Tarus. Asia
Minor, saying that on July 1S the we'll
known Chief Chaikh salan attacked
and destroyed the village Of Ootchxil-
issa- Twenty-Five persons were killed
including priest and the servants at
tached TO a convent.
Women were violated and taken into
slavery. The dispatch says that mas
sacres are expected in the Sandiok of
Bayazid and immediate help is called
for.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

not arrived when they did he would
have broken in and killed her. She
wants him cut of the way, for she
fears for her life.
When arrested Keyes acted like a
crazy man, but before he reached the
station he had cooled down. He refused
to say anything about his troubles ex-
cept that his affair was nobody's busi-
ness.
Mrs Keyes and her nineteen ar-old
daughter called at the police station
and wanted to swear to a warrant i'm
mediately. They were referred to the
Police Court.
Keyes is about so years old and ap-
pears to be a man Of education. He
will be charged this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

-"H-A-tAA- ~ men llLS- ALOEkeT
died were her husband and three chill
oren, Miss Alice Rutherford, Mrs.
Philip kearney and Alexander H.
Rutherford.
Mrs. George Croker was born in Ne
vada City. the eldest child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis J. Hanchette. Her child
hood was passed in san Jose. where
her father became a man Of affairs.
At sixteen years Of age the daughter
was entered in Laurel Hall. near San
Mateo, from which she was graduated
with hOnors, manifesting at that time
the splendid mental equipment that
sfterward distinguished her in society
a great beauty. she soon became the
belle Of the Garden City. where she
was wooed and won by A. H. Ruther-
Ioro' q prominent mining man. Of this
union three children were born, all OF
Whom survive the mother
During the life OF Mr. Rutherford the
family home at IlO5 Bush street rs
the scene Of many brilliant entertain
nenls' where the beautiful chatelaine
helo nlgh court among the chosen of
ner SET among whom were the Crock
ers.
In les8, almost without warning. Mr..
AuLAEL III q passed away from an affec-
ton OF the heart After a year and a
half OF mourning the beautiful widow
astonishec the smart set by wedding
George Crocker, the young friend of her
departed spouse The service was per-
formed IN St Thomas Church. New
York, BY Dr. John Wesley, IN the pres
ence OF many friends. II was noted
however that Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
ana Charies Crocker, though in the
East at the time, were not guests al
the wedding. The assumption was that
their absence stood for their dfsan-
prOVal Of the union. but II was AFTER
ward announced that nothing roore
than an inopDortune snowstorna nre-
vented their attendance. The marriage
proved a success, and in 1895 Crocker
came into possession Of s.. 900 600 that
had been bequeathed 10 him
In January her eldest daughter Miss
Emma Rutherford. was welded ~
Philip Kearney, the affair being ona
OF the smartest weddings Of the veaT
IN Gotham. While the Astors were no,
present, the Goelets, the VanderbiIts
the De Ruyters and many Of the irsf
Knickerbocl1er families were guests
And now the second daughter is n
wed J. Langdon Erving Of New Yorl-
II was 70 assist at the marriage Of tbis
daughter that the mother, though NOR
tally III, crossed the ocean
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
War Bulletins.

CHEFU, July PA Frenchman,
who has arrived from Port Arthur,
reports that the Japanese war vessels
before that port are in bad condition
owing to- long service and lack of op-
portunity for making repairs. Many
of the larger guns are all but out of
commission. The repairs to the Rus
sian feet have been completed.
TIENTSIN, July ga foreigner
who has arrived here from Mulxden
describes conditions in the Russian
camps as deplorable. The troops, he
says, are badly supplied with pro-
visions and the officers are indulging in
pIeasurable pursuits.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 26.-
Twelve torpedo-boats intended for
Vladivostok were among the war ma
teriaIs sent by train from st. Peters,
burg during the past week. as well as
secret freight, probably consisting of
submarine vessels. Forty torpedo
boats will be sent by this avenue of
transportation to Vladivostok.
ST. PETERSBURG, July ga
rumor is current here that General
Samsonoff was severe wounded dur
ing the fighting at Tatchekiao.
LONDON, July 27.-The Suez COR
respondent of the Daily Mail says it
is rumored that Japanese warships
have arrived in the Red Sea in quest
of the vessels of the Russian volun-
teer fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Mrs George Cyocker Passes
A1cGy III Ne1Cb0rf, Surrounded
by Her Family

NEWPORT, r L. July 2s.-Mrs
George Croker Of New York and
San Francisco died at the summer
home of the family here to-day after
e prolonged illness. The entire family
was present when the end came. The
funeral win be held tomorrow.
Mrs Croker, before her maria ge
twelve years ago 10 George Croker, a
New York banker. was Mrs. Emma
Rutherford Of san Francisco. Because
Of ll health she sailed last February
for France, where an operation was
performed About a month ago her
condition became serious. She reached
New York from Europe last Tuesday
and came 10 her summer home here on
Friday. Her condition rapidly became
worse.
Al the bedside when Mrs. Crocker
died were her husband and three chill
oren, Miss Alice Rutherford, Mrs.
Philip Kearney and Alexander H.
Rutherford
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
QUIET AT RosEsoNr.
National Committee Work Occupies
Attention for the Day.

ESOPUS. y. Y. July 26.-ROsemOnt.
the home Of Judge Alton B. Parker. at
tracted few political visitors to-day.
All eyes were on New York. including
those OF the Presidential candidate,
who received several kilograms inform
ing him OF the proceedings OF the meet
ing Of the National Democratic Com
mittee. Judge Parker would not COM
ment on the election OF Thomas Tag
gart as chairman
Preparations for the arrival OF the
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
TIE WEATHER

Forecast made at San Fran
cisco for thirty hours ending ct
midnight July az. 1so4s
San Francisco and vicinity
Cloudy wednesday,; fresh west
erly winds, with fog.
A. q. NoADIE,
District Porecaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

War New Continued on Page 2.
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Continued on Page 2, Column .,
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
THE rzzATERs.

A1cazar-"Rupert OF EsntzanS
Caltfornia@"Just Struck Town"
Central-"Ths Gates OF Justice"
Columbta-''AGtce and Men"
Chutes-vaudevt11e.
Fdscher'sI"A Lucky Stone.S
Grand "A Gentleman o&
France"
orphsum-Yaudev11is. Matinee
To-Day.
Ttvolt-nRobiz Hood.S
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
WIRE FACTORY BURNED.
Torpedoes and Mines for the Baltic
SQUADRON Are DESTROYED.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-Ffre to-
day destroyed the largest electric cable
wire factory in ST Petersburg with a
loss of about 1,250,0 ,000- A large quan-
tity of cables and wires for the tor
pedoes and mines intended for the Bal
tic squadron were destroyed.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-19
LEGAL NOTICES.

~-~~-~---~---~-~-~-~-~-~
IN the District Court of the TTnitoS
States for the Eastern Division of tbe
Southern District of Georgia.-Notino
of application for discharge. Tn ~
matter of Joseph F. Morgan, county IF
Chatham, in bankruptcy. To the credj
tors of the above named bankr,,n+
You are hereby notified that the aboVa'
named bankrupt has filed his annie
ton for a discharge from all Of H.
debts provable in bankruptcy againet
said Joseph F. Morgan. The said an
plication will be heard by the Hon
Emory Speer, judge of the TTnitaa
States District court, for said district
and division, at the United Stats
Court House, in Savannah, Ca, on tbo
18th day of February, 1904, at 10 O'CLOCK
a. m. All creditors of said bankrunt
are notified to appear at the time ana
place stated, and show cause if tbev
can, why the prayer contained in the
said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Savannah, Ga, this 18th dav
T. F. JOHNSON. Clerk.
IN the District Court of the Unifad
States for the Eastern Division of the
Southern District of Georgia.-Notico.
of application for discharge. In tbe
matter of Thomas B. Clearly county of
Chatham, in bankruptcy. To the credi.
tors of the above-named bankrupt. Yon
are hereby notified that the above.
named bankrupt has filed his applica.
ton for discharge from all of tbs
debts provable in bankruptcy against
said Thomas B. Cleary. The said ann
cation will be heard by the Hon. Enor,
Speer, judge of the United States Dis.
trict court, for said district and divj.
sion, at the United States Court Honss
IN Savannah, Ga on the Doth 6a,, -
February, 1904, at 10 o'cloct
a. m. All creditors of said
bankrupt are notified to an
pear at the time and place stated. and
show cause, if they can, WHY tba
prayer contained in the said petition
should not be granted. L
Dated at Savannah, Ca, this 18th dav
of February, 1904.
T. F. JOHNSON, Clerk
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-19
COTTON FUTURES.

New York, Feb. 1S.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady at an advance of
5G7 points on the old crop months,
while the new crop options were I'M
changed to IL points higher. In view
of the small receipts estimated for the
day, and the firm cables these ad-
vances' were disappointing to the
smaller longs who finding consider
able amount of cotton Offering from
yesterdays buyers with very little in
dication of renewed bull support, be-
gan liquidating and shortly after the
opening prices had not only lost their
initial gain but were to s points be-
10y yesterdays finals on the more &C
tive positions. There was good buy
ing at the decline, however, and with
very bullish advices coming in from
almast every source as to the spot sit
uation, the market soon rallied and
during the balance of the session ruled
generally steady to firm. Shortly after
midday there was slight set back on
the larger receipts estimated for to-
morrow's leading points, but the drop
tended to offset this as a market fac
tor and the highest prices of the day
were reached in the late trading.
There was heavy buying here, be-
lieved to be on account of the leader in
last summers bull campaign, and the
local bull leader also bought heavily
of May and July, while a prominent
Philadelphia spot interest bought
May against sales of July. Added to
this demand there was heavy covering
by room shorts with one operator buy
ing 1000 bales of May believed to be
for short account and while there was
some further liquidation and profit
taking by commission houses, the
market presented a very firm appear
ance with March selling up to 1S.51c;
May to 1880 and July to 1850, net
advance on these positions of 4l@47
points.
Just before the close realizing eased
the market off slightly, but the final
tone was steady with the old crop
months net 81 to So points higher, and
the new options irregular, at an ad-
vance of points to a decline of IL
points.
Sales were estimated at 100000 bales.
The leading factor in the days adj
vance appeared to be the smaller in
terror movement, and the continued re-
ports of a good demand for spot cot
ton in the South. The estimate on
the into-sight for the week has now
been reduced to about 10000 bales,
against 191, 900 bales last year. and an
estimate of 10000 bales earlier in the
week and this reduction naturally leads
to expectations of a good decrease in
the visible supply figures while there
also seems to be some apprehension
as to the technical position of March
contracts. a ev