VOLUME LXXII-NO. 51. CLEVELAND NOTIFIED. The Democratic Candidates Open the Campaign. DTBISIASTK' MEETING L. SEW YORK. Hadison-Sqnire Gardens Crowded With People. Jotifieation Address bj Chairman Wilson. latum by (he Candidates. Special to Thk Hoinim Call. New York. July 20.— Cleveland and Stevenson, the Democratic candidates lor President and Vice-Presiuent, arrived here this morning and were welcomed at the dock by prominent Democrats. The party was greeted with cheers. They entered carriages. Cleveland was driven to the Filth-avenue Hotel, Stevenson to the Hoff man. Cleveland Is to be the guest ol ex- Secretary of the Navy Whitney during his stay. General Stevenson was the recipient of many calls daring the day. The notification committee met this morn ing, listened to the reading of the letter of notification and appointed a committee to wait on the candidates una learn their wishes. The Tammany men were kicking consid erably about the distribution of reserved seats at to-night's notification meeting. To the Tammany wigwam only 75 seats were allotted. Against these the County Democ racy were given 25, New York Democracy 25, Ellery Anderson for the auli-suap con vention people 50, and to friends of Cleve land 2&, Thai Is. Tammany gets 75 and the anti-Tarn mauy people 125. Tbe kickers were so strong that Tammany's proportion was increased to 200. THE .NOTIFICATION. Or em out *rt In the Madison- Square Gar den Before a L*irge A si*, mill)! ape. New Youk, July 20. — Madison-square Garden was packed to-night with people intent on witnessing the ceremonies at tendant upon the notification of Messrs. Cleveland and Stevenson of tlieir nomina tion. The vast amphitheater eras decorated in a similar manner to the national conven tion hall, and between 15*_OG0 and 20,100 people assembled. While awaiting the ar rival of the distinguished guests the audience passed the time in cheering for Cleveland, .Stevenson and Governor Flower, and singing campaign songs. At 8:20 o'clock the notification committee entered, headed by Perry Belmont, who was arm in arm with Stevenson. As the crowd recog nized the Vice- Presidential candidate the building 6hook with cheers, and a moment later Govern* Flower received a flattering welcome. Suddenly a yell went up. "Here comes Cleveland!" and this was the signal for a demonstration such as Cleveland has not witnessed since 1888. When silence was finally restored. Chairman Wilson of tbe notification committee stepped to the front of tbe stage and facing Mr. Cleveland de livered the notification address. I'bcilrnuii Wile o Speech. Chairman Wilson of West Virginia in the course of his remarks said: Besides btlnjttsg tho notification from the Democratic i a. ty. the eomml tee is also charred with the duty ol presenting it. platform of prin ciples, which in all of it* utterances It merely tne development ot that one creat principle that whatt-ver gov rnnient-* and laws can do for a people must be done for all the people without precedence of secilou or grades of citizenship. The Deniociais plunt ihennelves upon the prin ciple that the necessities of He Government are the beginning and end of Just taxation, and a-_.aii.si the tendency of th" centralization of political tower in the Federal Government, and the c Dtrallzatloo of wealth lv f.ivor of clasiex. -Four years azo," said tt ilson, " In th* midst of a career deseivlog of the highest honors, and which Will receive ihe hlglie«t encomiums that history can aw ad, you weie struck down because, aa a Democrat, you could nmke no terms with those who wished to plunder the people's treasury and perpetuate the passions of civil strife. Your countrymen will right that wrong. They have seen the attempt to turn the gratitude of the nation luto an electioneer!:. fund for a political pally, and your service to that party In conflicts of peace count for more than setvice to he country lv conflicts of war. They have seen eveiy power of the Federal ad ministration used to destroy free elections In the Males. We can a-same you there are uowe.-iiy or despondent Democrats i.i the ranks to-day and with the people's cau?e as cur cause, doubt nut that you will lead in to a glorious triumph." During Chairman Wilson's address Mr*. Cleveland, who had been detained, strove to enter the hall unobserved, but the audience caught sight of her and fairly went wild with enthusiasm. In the very midst of Wilson's speech three cheers were given for Mrs. Cleveland, and when a voice (rem the gallery proposed three cheers for Hut the enthusiasm reached such a height that the chairman was obliged momentarily to ins pend bis remarks. Cleveland's visage dark ened with displeasure, but even his frown was powerless to check the enthusiasm of American chivalry, and it was fully a min ute before the enthusiasm exhausted Itself. At the conclusion of Chairman Wilson's address the secretary read the formal noti fication letter to Mr. Cleveland. The Official Letter. Th<» address says: "Nothing could evince the affection and confidence in which Cleve land is held by the Democratic party more positively than the fact that he was three times made its candidate for the Presi dency. His devotion to the principles of the party of Jefferson, his fidelity to every trust reposed by the people, bis courageous, conservative and exemplary administra tion, and the prosperity of the country thereunder, won for him the respect of every citizen. In the maintenance of the doctrines he so clearly expounded, and which formed the basis of the declaration of principles formulated by the Democratic convention whicli again placed him In nomination, rests the hope of the people for a constitutional government." The addreaa. declares that Cleveland's . nomination "is welcomed by every mau who feels the burden of unjust taxation and the distress of unwarranted legislative interference with the rights of the citizen, — and most heartily congratulates the country upon the opportunity presented by his can didacy for a return to the methods and measures of that party which has and will ever administer the Government for the good of the country and in the interests of the entire people.'* Mr. Cleveland then faced Chairman Wil son and said : Mi. trier' ln Itepljr. Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: The metsage you deliver from the national Democracy arouses wiihln me emotions which would be well-nigh ovei whelming it I did not recognize here as sembled the lepie-entatlvt ol the gieat paity who intifit share with me Hie responsibility your mission Invites. I tind much rellei in the re flection thai I have been .selected merely to piano for the principles and purposes to wnlch my paity is pledged, and (or the ei.foicsnieut and supremacy of which all who have any right to claim Democratic fellowship must constantly aud persistently labor. Oar part) responsibility li Indeed great. We assume a momentous obligation to our country up*ii. lii return for then Hunt and continence we promise them the rectification of their wrongs and the h iter realization of the advauta_.es which are due to Ihem under our tree and he, pk cent Institutions. But if our responsibility is gieat, our puny Is mon*,.. It is strong hi its sympathy with the MOOS of the people; |q Its insistence upon ihe cxc else of governmental pavers strictly within the constitutional per mission that the people have grained, and in the Willingness to risk Its life and hope upon the people's intelligence and patriotism. Never has a gieat party. Intent upon the promotion of ill-lit and justice, had a better incentive for effort than is now meseafed to us. Turning our eyes to the 1 lain people of the hmd, we set them burdened as consumers with a titi iff sjtem that aujasily and relentlessly demands fn in 1 hem 10 the pmchnse of tbe ueces sarle* sad comforts of life, an amount scarcely met by the wages of hmd sad steady toll, while the exactions thus wrung from them build up and lnciease Ibe fortunes of iliute for whose b 1, fit this injustice Is perpetuated. We see the far mci listening to the delusive story that fills bis mlud with virions of hdvantiice, while Ills pocket Is lobbed by the stealthy band of high pioteciion. Our wotfctagmeo are still iold the tale (ft repeated in spite of Its demonstrated faulty, thai the exis lag protective tai lit Is a Loon to them, and that under its beneficent operation tbeir wages must Increase. While lbej ii-i- a scenes are enacted la the very abid iug-place of blj.li protect thai mock the hopes 01 -toil and attest the leader meicy thai ihe woikiiigmau receives from those made selfish and sound by unjust gtiveiuiurniai lavoilii.Mii. Opposition In I'r >ct I »|l. We appose earnest If and stubbornly the theory upon whirl: our opponents seek to justify and uphold tie existing i.t rill laws. We need not base oar attack upon question* cl constitutional permission or leulrdattV" tower.. We denounce Hie theory Open the highest rounds when we Con lend Unit 111 us present condition Its opeiallon is uu lust, aud that tht enacted iv accoid The Morning Call. ance with It are inequitable and unfair. Ours Is not a destructive party. We are not at enmity with the rlehts of any of our citizens. All are our countrymen. We are not recklessly heed less of any American Interests, nor will we abandon our regard for them; but Invoking the love of fairness and justice whicli belong* to true Ameilcanlsm, and upon which our constitution rests, we Insist that no plan of tariff li dilation shall be tolerated which has tor Its object and purpose a forced contribution from lhe earning* and Income ot the BUSS of our citi zens to swell directly the accumulations of a favored few. Nor will we penult tne pretended solicitude for American labor, or auy other specious pretext of benevolent care for others, to blind the eyes of the people to the saltish schemes of these who seek, through the aid of unequal tariff laws, to gate unearned and un reasonable advantages at the expense of their fellows. Perpetuation of Power. « We have also assumed in our covenant with those whose support we Invite the duties of op posing to death another avowed scheme or our ad (ternaries, which under the guise of protecting suffrage coven but does not conceal a design whereby to perpetuate the power of a party afraid to trust its eootlouanee to the uutram. meled and Intelligent votes of the Ameiic.in pen. pie. We are pledged to resist legislation in tended to complete this scheme because we have not forgotten the saturnalia of Iheft and brutal control which followed another Federal regulation of state suffrage; because we know the managers of a paity which Old nut sciuple to rob the people of a President would nol hesitate to use lie machinery cieaied by such legislation to levlve its corrupt lust tu menialilles for paitisan purposes; because the attempt to enforce such It gtslatioa would re kindle animosities aud lepl.ice pro»|>eious ac tivity with discouragement and dread through oir a large section of ttie country ann would menace lhe rights reseived to tin- States and people which uuOeilie tbe safeguards ot Ameil can liberty. "True to Its history and creed," said Mr. Clevelaud, "the Democratic party will respond tothe Wants ot tlie people within safe lines aud guided by enlightened statesmanship. To 11, troubled and Impatient art' lilu our membership we commend au unswerving allegiance to tho pany. Defeat ia the pending ctmiuigu, fol lowed by a consummation of the legislative schemes tliHt our opponents contemplate, and accDtnpauled by such other Incldeuts of their success ms might moie firmly fix lheir power, woeid present a most discouraging outlook for future Democratic kupremacy and for lbs ac complishment of the objects we have at heart. Every sincere Democrat must believe thai the luternta of his country are deeply involved In the victory of our party. Suc cess cau only be achieved by * systematic and lutelll^eut effort on the put of all. Let us tell the people plainly and honestly what we believe and how we propose to serve the interests of the entire country, and ihen let us, after the maimer of true Democracy, rely upon the thou^hifuiuess of our ellow-couutiyuien." White Talks to Stevenson. Immediately after Cleveland had resumed bis scat Stephen 11. White of California rose and, facing Adlai K. Stevenson of Illinois, addressed him briefly upon his nomination as the Vice-Presidential can didate. He said in pari : 1 Us gieat organization In whose battles for the public welfaie you have boiue so conspicuous a ic.it 1; is mauUested its approval ot Hie en lleliteoed and progressive sOmtutstratloD with wliich you w* re tor lour yeara prominently luruufi. ii. That petlod has been compared by lie people with the record ol the Presidential Unit now approaching Us completion. To tM contrast lbs Democracy tuins proudly an.l with couhdeuee. lime has furuttbed ample oppor tunity to study the pending questions of Im portance, and the general sentiment protests ■gainst an extravagant ana partial tariff; against Federal control ot elections; demand-* govern mental reform and insures a Democratic vic tory. The Official Notification. The secretary then read the following letter of the committee notifying Stevenson of his nomination. It says, in part: We sic able to assuie you ihat this honor has been conferred because the Democratic party has recognized In you a leader whose every public act has lengthened lhe patty in the respect of the people. As an oflicer of a Demo cratic adinliii-tiatlou, as a pleader -for Demo cratic principles, ns a statesman who lias sought to protect the people la all then rights, you have lone enjoyed the esteem of your immediate ciuniinents .u.U the coulidence of the country at larga, Stevenson's Kesponse. When Stevenson arose he was greeted with prolonged applause and when silence was restored he spoke substantially as fol lows : Distrusting my capacity to fully meet the expectations cf those who have factored roe by tle'i confidence, 1 accept the nomination *o generously tend-red. Should the action ol the Chicago convention receive the approval of the people, 1 snail to the be*) if my bumble ability discharge will; fidelity the duties of the impor tant tnitt confided in me. Reference has been made in terms of commendation to the late Democratic administration. 1 was Identified in some meatuie in an inn (.nam br.mcti of ibe lublic service with that administration. 1 am giatified to kuow it has, In so marked a degree, received tie Indorsement of the Demo cratic party in lis national conven tion. 1 am persuaded that au Intelligent discussion ot the Issues Involved in the pending contest will leMilt in victory for the patty which stands for honest methods in Government, econ omy In public cxi end. tuie and relief to tee poo pie from the buirief-.s of unjust taxation, lain not unmindful. Mr. Cnairman, of the grave re spon»lbilhtes which at ach to the pi eat office lor which I have be--n nan., d. Should It please my countrymen to call me to this ofl et-, a _n_.li ap pieclattou of Its dignity and Its responsibilities will be the light of my own pathway. In lhe con test upon which we are now to enter we make no appeal to passion*, but to the sober judgment of the people. We believe that thr welfare of the lott ing millions of our couutiymen is bound up in the success of the Democratic party, ltecent occuncnce* In a ut-lKbbortag State have sadly emphasized the fact that a high motectlve lanff sfforls no protection and tends ln no way io Letter the condition of those wim earn their biead by dally toll. [Great applause.] Believ tag ln the right of eveiy voier to casi ids ballot unaw-d by power, tie Democratic party will steadily oppose all 1 gtslalloo wblcti threatens to Imperil thai right by too intei position of Federal bayonets at the polls. When Stevenson concluded his speech the meeting adjourned. EASTERN RACKS. Results of Yesterday's Trotting and Running Contests on the Principal Tracks. Brighton Bisach, July 20.— The races resulted to- day as follows: One mile and a furlong, Dickerson won, Larchmont second, Pelhain third. Time, 1:55%. Four and a half furlongs, Sport won, Ja ponica second, Stowaway third. Time, :5G%. Seven furlongs. Nomad won, Crochet sec ond. Alcalde third. Time, 1 :29. Four and a half furlongs, Kingston won, Fairy second. Logan third. Time, 1:21%. One mile, King Crab won, India Rubber second, Cynosure third. Time, 1:43%. Six furlongs, Watterson won. Stryke sec ond. Ballyhoo third. Time, 1:16. At Chicago. Chicago. July 20.— At Washington Park to-day Ormie clipped a quarter of a second off the record for a mile and 20 yards, mak ing it in 1 :42%. Eater Yale ''.4 covered the distance in 1:41%. The events resulted as follows: One mile, Lizzie McDuff won. Red Root stcond, Sir Charles third. Tune, l i:. ! 4 - One mile and 70 yards. Sicily won. Tor ment second, Harry Smith third. Time, 1:49. Half mile, (}. W. Johnson wen, Quiver second, Maid Marian third. Time, :48^4. One mile and 20 yards, Ormie won. Notus second, Ed Leonard third. Time, 1:42%. Six fin longs, Alary won, Silverado -sec ond. Lucinda third. Tim**, 1:14%. One mile and SO yards Yale '91 won, Highland second, Ernest Race third. Time. 1:41%. At I'lt'.l.iiic PiTTSBUitG, July Ml— To-day was the opening day of the grand circuit trots at Ilomewood Park. The results were: 2:29 trotting race, Raven won. Hose Fil kins second. Dirigo third. Best time. 2:23%. 2:35 pacing rare, Joe Jetls won, Atlantic King second, Hal Braden third. Best time, 2:18%. 2:iu trotting. Dandy won, Illinois Egbert secoud, Sadie M third. Best lime, 2:10%. At Detroit. Detroit, July 20.— Tho races to-day re sulted as follows: 2:30 trot, Mnta Wilkes won, Maggie Mon roe second, Lizzie Gibson third, others drawn or distanced. Best time, 2:21. Free-for-all pace, Mascott won, Grant's Abdullah second, the others distanced. Best time, 2:12%. 2:17 troi, Honest George won the first and trird heats, Basal Wilkes took the second. Best time, 2:1(J%. The race went over untii to-morrow. THE WHEELMEN'S CONGRESS. Races Between Rival Publishers— The Session Ended. Washington, July 20.— As a result of personalities in bicycle papers Messrs. Lewis J. lierger of Chicago and James Cartwrlght of Boston, publishers of bicycle papers, engngc-d in a road race to-day for a distance of 12 miles. Berger won by about 75 yards in 1 hour and 35 minutes, Includ ing a rest of 30 minutes. The times made In the otlier races to-day was nothing extra ordinary. This evening a big "smoker" was held at Casino Park. Prizes were dis tributed and the meeting closed with a night of jollity. Three Tramps Killed. Omaha, Nebr., July 20.— A special from Usui until says that a Burlington freight train was wrecked to-day at the east end of the Missouri Biter bridge. Three tramps, who were stealing a ride, were killed. SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY MOBNING, JULY 23, 1892— BIGHT PAGES. GOV. PATTISON'S RESPONSE. Will Retain the Troops All Summer at Homestead ID EXHAUST THE STATE TREASURY. Tlif Arrested WtrLraen Released on Bail-Enthusi astir Reception by the Entire Topnlati n of Ilenu stead on Their Retnrn. Special to The Morn Cali. Homestead, July 20.— Governor Pattisoa gave his ultimatum to the committee of citizens who called upon him to-night and requested the removal of the troops. The Governor listened attentively to what the committee had to say, and then replied that bo would keep the guards here and stay here himself all summer, il necessary, to vindicate law and order, and, if necessary, he would spend every dollar in the treasury and then mortgage the Mate. Admittance to the Carnegie mill was ex tended this afternoon to a representative of the Associated Press, and la walking throuch the mills twice lis found by actual count 65 men inside of the works, exclusive of naif orated men. Fires were burning in part of open health department 1 and in the armor-plate null, but la neither was there more than half a dozen men. Two locomotives were in operation in the yards, aud in one place, what seemed to be six red-hot, newly made or newly heated, armor plates were seen. This was the sum total of anything bearing resemblance to uew product that could bo observed. Steam was up in nearly nil the stationary engines throughout the establishment, but for what purpose was not apparent. Fifty non-union men started for the Car negie Union Mills from Pittsburg this ii. ruing. They were at once surrounded by strikers, and the situation looked serious for a time, but tbe non-union men were finally persuaded not to enter the mills. THE KKII-O! T MEN*. Ileleasa on It-nil or II tire ***•***, « Mcl.uckie and Ills Kiitluisl-.il >«• K*c«i>t ion. PiTTsiirKG. July 20.— The preliminary hearing in the case of Burgess McLuckie of Homestead, under arrest for participation in the late mill riot, was held tl is morning and the prisoner released on SlO.ooo bail. Judge HagM held that McLuckie's offense was not murder in the first degree, there fore bailable. Counsel for the defense sought to have the bail for ttiose lot whom warrants are out fixed, saving they would then surrender themselves. The Judge declined to fix the bail, saying sense of the men wanted might be guilty ot murder ln the first ii* gree. Homestead, July 20.— A triumphal re ception was accorded Purges* McLuckie, when after his release from imprisonment in the Pittsburg jail he arrived this after noon at Homestead. The Borough Council was assembled and the advisory committee of the Amalgamated Association convened. Carriages were secured and a brass band v.-* preceded by a big American flag. The advisory board beaded a procession of all the locked-out men, which marched through the streets of Homestead. Hug;* O'Donnell arrived from New York to-night He will surrender himself at Pittsburg to-morrow. RAILROAD MATTERS. The Santa IV Secures i Share of Overland Immigrant Traffic. Chicago. July Some time ago the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad informed the roads in the Western Traffic Association that on June 15 it would reduce second-class passenger rates from the Mis souri liver to California points to Sl4 7". The reason why the Santa F* proposed to make that rate was that although the regu lar rate was 533, the road* were paying a commission to ticket and steamship agents of S2O 30. leaving the road a net rate of only $14 To. It is claimed the commission paid to outside agents should bo given directly to the public. The rate, however, has not been reduced, and a statement is published here to the effect that the Santa Fe i* merely playing a game of bluff to secure coi.ces sions, and that the New York Steamship agents have offered to send a fair share of immigrant traffic over that line. Huston. July 20.— A gentleman thor oughly familiar with Atchison affairs says the outlook for the Atchison was never brighter than at present, The company is handling an enormous amount of last year's grain, besides an unusually large quantity of general merchandise. The equipment is crowded to the utmost, and the indications are that this will be continued a long time. The June statement of earnings is likely to make the best showing for the past fiscal year. The gross income will record a band some ga:n, besides which there will be con siderable saving iv expenses. The July figures will, unless all signs fall, make a still better showing. St. Paul, July 20.— Tho United Btatos Court of Appeals has affirmed the decree ol the lower court in the case of the Kock Island and Milwaukee and St. Paul roads for tbe use of the Union Pacific bridge at Omaha under contnet. LAIIOK TROUBLES. A Large Number of Men Idle Through the Housesmiths' Strike. New FOBS, July 20.— as a result oi the strike of public cartmen, drivers, brick handlers and boatmen against the material bosses, BOW men are forced Into idleness. Unless a settlement is reached fully as many more men, principally artisans, will bo com pelled, for lack of material, to quit work. The strike grows out of the bousessaltbs' troubles with the Cornells and Jackson Architectural Iron Works Company. The public cartmen's and driver-.' unions, in sympathy with the housosmiths, refused to deliver material to the boycotted jobs, and walking delegates here promised assist ance to the strikers. : ■-y ■<_.■■■ On lhe otlier hand, the Iron League, com posed of nil the principal iron manufacturers of New fork. Brooklyn and Jersey City, will aid the material bosses. President laekcrs of the walking delegates says that unless the league repudiates the position taken by the Cornells and Jackson Com pany every building in New York upon which any member has a contract will be tied up. Wheeling, W. Va., July 20.— At Ope kiska, near Fun mount, the Acme Coal Company discharged eight men last week. The union thereupon ordered a strike and all but 12 non-union men weut out. Since then the company has tried to Induce the men to return in vain, and now the work men are intimidating the non-union men and trouble is threatening. A Sheriff's posse has been summoned to the scene. NEW TREATMENT OP ORE. A Process That Is Baid to Be Eminently Successful. Amiuquehqukv M. Mex., July 20.— There are large bodies of ores in Sandia and they would be valuable were it not for their re fractory character. Miners aud mine-own ers in this vicinity are generally of the Opinion that the problem of reduction has been solved at last by the process which treats such ores in some way by electricity. The process is similar to thai for refining sugar. It is the invention of a New York mau, and so many successful tests have beeu made with it that mining men are con fident it will do the work, So confident are they that they have put up $30,000 for the purpose of having a small working plant put In at this place. The ore is not melted, but Is pulverized, roasted and then put Into an electric bath for several hours, when the metal becomes free and is saved by water and quicksilver. SHOT BY A CATTLE THIEF. A Wyoming Officer Killed While Arresting an Outlaw. Cheyenne, Wy.. July 20.— Three officers of Fremont County went into Jackson's Hole and found 80 stolen cattle in a corral, with the brands freshly changed. Two men were in charge of the place. They readily surrendered. Ono of the thieves wag allowed to go into a room to eet some clothing. He reappeared in an instant with a six-shooter and cent a bullet into the heart of one of the officers. This discon certed the latter's companions and in the melee both outlaws escaped. The cattle belonged to the Booth and Carver Bear River ranch and there was a reward of $12000 for the recovery of the property and the apprehension of the thieves. THE PEOPLE PARTY. General Weaver Speaks in Indiana- Con- vent ions in Florida and Georgia. Vincennes. I -d., July 20.— People's party had a jubilee at the fair grounds here to-day. General Weaver, the Presiden tial candidate, being the orator of the day. lie spoke for two hours on questions' of finance, laud sad transportation. Letters were read from Vice-Presidential C mdl fate Field and A. M. Barnett, candidate for Governor in Illinois. Telegrams were lead from the silver leagues of Colorado and Nebraska, promising the electoral votas of those States to Weaver and Fie id. Weaver, in his speech, said, among other things, that "the blood of the martyrs at Homestead cries out for vengeance at'the polls." A resolution was adopted express ing detestation of Caraegto'a policy, de nouncing Pinkertouism and extending heart felt sympathy, to organized labor at Home stead. When a collection was called for the use of the organization silver dollars were rained into a bnsbel basket until it was half lull. The executive committee had a secret meeting this evening ani it was there announced that the camp ilgn is formally opened and will be pushed with vigor. Jacksonville. Fix, July 20.— The State convention of the People's party met at noon, .'._; out of 45 counties being repre sented. A temporary organization was effected and the committee on credentials appointed. Probably a full State and Con gressional ticket will be named and may be Indorsed by the Republicans. Atlanta. Ga., July 20.— People's party State convention met this morning. The session was devoted to routine. Three hundred sturdy Georgian*', most of them farmers, gathered In the hall ot ,the House of Kepresentatives to-day. This was the first convention of white men since I the war with the avowed purpose of breaking up the Democratic party and these - 1 re men In earnest. A number of spirit 1 dres-es were made and a platform ad"pted reaffirming the principles adopted at Omaha; condemning tho convict lease system . de maiidituz rigid economy in public matters, and insi>tlng upon every possible reduction' nf taxation. A ticket wns nominated lie ned by W. 1.. Peck of Rockdale for Governor. He is president and business manager of the Alliance cf Georgia. MICHIGAN It ■r I It ucAm \ Sleeting of the State <• -potion— A Plea for trnmrn'i Kepublican Clnbt. .• Saclvaw, Mich., July 20.— The -publi can State Convention met this afternoon. Ex-Congressman Rrewer was temporary chairman. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of lowa spoke on the organization ol women's Re publican clubs. Mrs. Poster made a strong plea for the organization of women Into Republican clubs, and declared that the time has come when legislation sffectlaa women was push lug them forward so that It was aecesftary that they should take an active part in the government of affairs. She wanted women iv politics ta study.'and know (the principles nut of which protection sprlugs. When Mrs. Foster concluded three cheers and a tiger were given for her, and a motion was carried that the convention indorse her suggestions. After the appointment of committees a recess wa6 taken. At the evening session the committee* not being ready to report the convention ad journed until to-morrow. MISSOURI DEMOCRATS. The State Ticket Klnnllr « luj.Kted After » I. oni; Sridnn. JefferSOn City, Mo., July 20.— The Democratic State convention adjourned at 3:15 o'clock ibis morning, after the thir teenth billot without a choice, uutil 10 o'clock this morning. When the convention reassembled to-day, W. .1. Stupe was nominated fur Governor on the nineteenth ballot. In the afternoon, John l: O* Meant of St. Louis was Dominated for Lieutenant- Governor, 1!. A Lcsueur for Secretary of State, J. M. Seibert lor Auditor. Lon V. Stephens for Treasurer, and K. F. Walker for Attorney-General. Mouth U-ikoti ltrpuhllcitDa. Madison, S. D., July 20. -The State Re publican convention, after effecting tempo rary organization this afternoon, tcok-a re cess until to-morrow. St. Louis, July 20.— Ex-State Treasurer lands, convinced that further effort to arrest the judgment of the Supreme Court would be fruitless, decided to "go to the pen itentiary and servo his sentence of two years. No Fusion In Florida. Jacksonville, Fia., July 20.— The State convention of the Per p party met here to-day. There wire rumors if a compro mise with the Republicans, but up to a lato hour to-night nothing of the nature had developed, although a platform has beeu adopted and a ticket nominated, headed by Alonzo Paskine for Governor. The It .■lontnii'. Unify. Dostox, July 20. -The Republicans had a big ratification meeting to-night, at which many enthusiastic speeches were made. Among; the speaker* wero ex - Governor Rrackett. President Burke of the National Republican League. Congressman Greeu halge and Henry Cabot Lodge. The Democratic Committee. New Yokk. July 20.— The meeting of the National Democratic Committee this even ing was very brief. Only a few members were present, and It was decided that no formal meeting be held until to-morrow. Mr Co mi a for Secretary. Washington, July 20.— Ex-Congressman L. K. Mediums of Maryland has been ap pointed secretary of the National Repub lican Committee. CHOPS IN THK NORTHWEST. Minnesota and Manitoba Anticipate Large Yields— Damages in Dakota. St. Paul, July 20.— There is a big wheat crop in prospect in the Northwest and great scarcity of help. The railroads are making low rates tor harvest hands. Dispatches from Soiuh Dakota points tell of a severe storm last night, doing much damage to crops. At Gettysburg neatly every house was blown down or damaged. Two were killed. Ottawa, Ontario. July 20— Telegraphic reports from all pans of Manitoba state the crops are In magnificent condition. Death of an Admiral's Son. Yankton, S. IX, July 20.— Charles E. Dacres, son of Sir Sydney Dacres, late admiral of the English navy, died here last night from Injuries received in a wrestling bout lust Sunday. For 20 years past he has led a nomadic life, nnd declined to return to England. Four years ago he came here and purchased a small Democratic news paper, which proved a poor investment Last May he sold out, and since then has been keeping a pleasure resort. ■**»■ The Newsboys Will Object. Chicago, July 20.— A company has been Incorporated on the slot-machine principle for doing away with newsboys on the streetcars, trains, etc., by distributing papers automatically. The machines will deliver any paper wanted on the dropping of the price in the slot, and will make the change. Called to a College Chair. Chicago. July 20. — The executive com mittee of the Northwestern University Trustees to-night elected Professor Henry Crew of the Lick Observatory to the chair of physics In the College oi Liberal Arts, made vacant by the rcelguatiou of Professor Cook. Suicide of a Naval Officer. New York, July 20.— Samuel H. May, a lieutenant in the United States navy, fatally shot himself this afternoon at his rooms In the United Service Club and died soon after. -Saas c The Start Was Favorable Atlantic CUT, July 20.— Captain An drew', started on his perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in a IC-loot snilbo.it, at 5:30 tbls afternoon, under favorable cir cumstances. AT WORK IN ALL THE MINES. Trouble in lhe (tour d'Alenes Is Prac tically at an End. DAJGER TO THE mBND MIXERS. Somdliiiig Must Br Done With Tium at Once Lest Disease Break Out in the Prison Tens. • Exaggerated Stories Sent Out. Special to TnE Mobnino Call. Wallace. Idaho, July 20.— Work has bean resumed at .ill tho mines in the Ccetir d'Alenes. Wages have been iixfd at S3 50 per day for skilled miners and S3 per day for shovclcrs, with the right to board and lodge where they please. The presence of the troops is a guarantee that the men can work for whom they please without becom ing members of any organization. The actions of the Homestead miners, whose deeds were Commented upon here In violent anarchistic language by such men as Seven, Dallas, Poynton and O'Brien, stirred up the evil passions of the ignorant miners, whom they ruled with a rod of iron, and the great trouble here was the result. On the 13th of July the strike assumed its most dangerous phase, and the mine owners were Virtually held prisoners. Three hundred scabs were in the hands of m— .i capabe of shooting them to de ith at the command of their leaders. Colonel Carliu's delay at Cataldo until theso scabs could be scut out of the country, it is gen erally believed, saved many lives as well as much valuable property. Every threat mado by tie strikers on that day would assuredly have heen carried out had the troops advanced. Tho miners considered their fi^ht won when the scabs left, never dreaming that they would return within two days, and before they could recover from the surprise occasioned by this quick return to the old conditions Deputy Mar shals weie pointing them out to soldier*?, who arrested '.hem. Since the IS inst. there has been no danger whatever, ann the sensational re ports sent out from here were in most cases gross exaggerations. Kreeu, I) lias and Poynton, who were trusted leaders under O'Brien, have escaped to Montana, but requisition papers will ho forwarded to Governor Toole and their ar rest wiii probably follow. All the other prominent leaders are in custody. The in dications now point to a general exodus to Montana of such union miners as have not yet been arrested. Although the miners' union in the C(pur d'Alenrs is completely broken up and the mine-owners tree of its halter. it will re quire the presence of the Federal troops for fix months or more to insure iho workmen here immunity from attack. One hundred and eleven nun have been arrests at Wardner and there are 190 confined at Wal lace. Marshal Pinkham has been looking over the prisouers and is busy getting out Indict ments against the principal ones. They will all be taken to BoiM in a few days to answer charges of contempt of court, and wile then be returned here to stand trial on several Indictments. Something will have to be done with ihem soon, as the prison pens are terribly crowded and sickness will surely result from the unsanitary conditions existlug at present. The provisions shipped in hero forthe Miners' Union are Md ever to a commit too of women xppointed by the miners' wives, and by then; are distributed to the needy. . A HM.IMI. 1 lUb. What Wat Dona IS Hi die Dead In Fourih of July C oi yon. Spokane, July 20.— A Review special from Cataldo says that Lieutenant Smith came In to-day from Fourih of July Can yon, where lie had been sent to search for traces of the murders supposed to have beeu committed there. la one of the gulches he found a larct area that had just been binned, and over and in this area whnt had the appear ance of a funeral pyre, and closer Inspection disclosed indications ol human sacrifices. The ashes resembled bone ash, and some that were in form of human MS crumbled in-. beinz touched The ashes were brought here for scientific examina tion. Quiet hangs over the i ii".ir d'Alenes. The prisoners express their appreciation of the kind treatment of the military. Past ulght the ladies sympathizing with them served a tempting repast, and resolutions of re spect and gratitude were drawn up aud unanimously adopted. P.KGKD WITH CO.NSriKACT. A Mmm Method of Proceeding Against the Striking Miners. Boise City, Idaho, July 20.— United Slates Marshal Pink ham left for Cu'lir d'Alene to-day with w arran ts for the arrest of 80 of the rioters, charging them with contempt of the Federal court in having violated the Injunction restraining them from interfering with the operations of the ■iat. The policy of the Federal officials has, however, been changed, and a uew proced ure will be luaugurated. The contempt proceedings are in the United States Circuit Court. Judge Realty has no authority to call a special term of that court and the cases would have to be delayed until a term could he authorized by Jus, Field. The men after having been brought to Boise would have to be taken to Moscow for hear ing, making a tedious and expensive pro ceeding. For this reason -It has been de rided to proceed againat the offenders in the District Court, charging them with the crime of conspiracy in having conspired to inter fere with the admiuisttation of justice. Judge Beatty can call a special term of this c- urt whou and where he will, and he Will be asked to call such a term at Cocur d'Alenc City. District Attorney Wood will leave for the north to-morrow in further ance of this plan. The leaders will also be proceeded against in the Male courts for murder as soon as the machinery of justice in Shoshone Couniy shall have been re stored to working order. Reliable Information is received here to day that ihe Insurrectionists have sworn to kill 30 of the leading mine-owners of Coeur d'Alone. CONGRESS. THE SENATE. An Animated „-,,,,, on the Ami- Option Bill. Washington, July 20.— The first two hours of the session of the Senate to-day were occupied in the discussion of the bill to permit the Puyallup Indians in Washing lon to alienate a portion of their lauds in the neighborhood of Tacoma. The matter was still under discussion when, at '2 o'clock, tho anti-option bill came up as unfinished business. Vest as sailed it as a n undue stretch of the constitu tion and an attempt ou the part of Congress to exercise police powers within the States and a delusion to the farmers. Washburn defended the hill and other Senators took put in the discussion. The bill was still unfinished when the Senate adjourned. Tilt: 11 husk. Bill Giving an American Register to the China Defeated. The session of the House to-day was rather brief and uninteresting. A number of bills were passed, including one increasing the pay of the life-saving service men. The bill gi anting an Amei ican register to the steamship China was defeated. The Commerce Committee was authorized to make an investigation into trusts and combines, aud tho House adjourned. NATIONAL. AFFAIRS. ltcfuaal to Give I |. th* Seized Sealing earner ♦.1 in! /'. I. Ctirr. won the brevet of lieutenant-colonel for gallantry at the battle of Wilson's Creek, and in September of the same year ho was missioned colonel of the Third Him- is Volunteer Cavalry. He distinguished himself In many wars during the war, being engaged In several of the princi pal battles, noticeably the assault and capture of Vicksburg, his division being the first to effect a lodgment in the enemy's works. For the*e services he was brevetted a major-general. 11-- commanded In a number ol campaigns against the Indian* after the war always wiih success. In 1573 he was promoted to Lieutenant - Colonel and Colonel in 1879, in wliich and the fallowing years ho directed the operations againat the hostile Apaches in Arizona and New Mexico. General Carr is a member of the order of the Loyal Leeims. He has up to date held 28 command! larger than those of his rank at the time; he lived nearly Dins years without a roof, been in 37 fights, 15 of which were Indian, snd 13 happening since the War of tie Rebellion. He has been hit four times, and so closely escaped on four other occasions that his saber auu horse were struck instead. ROVERS AND HARBORS. Report of llie Board of Engineers on the Work on This Coast. Washington*, July '-'"--The reports of the engineers of the War Department giv ing an account of the progress made in the improvement of the rivers and harbors dur ing the last year, and submitting estimates of the appropriations required for the next fiscal year, were made public to-day. The following parts of the report are of iuterest to California: Oakland harbor— lt is expected to apply the next appropriation to the further ex cavating of the tidal canal and the protec tion of Its banks, to the completion of the south jetty aud to the dredging of the channels both in the lower and upper parts of the harbor. The money statement of the amount available for the hscal year ending June 30, 1898; is 118,742 93, The estimate of the amount re quired lor the completion of the existing project is $991,0001 The ann tint that can be profitably expended in tip fiscal year, end ine June 30. 1804, is $300,000. Snn Luis Obispo harbor— lt is in the interest of economy that a large appropria tion be made. The amount ask^d for is §130,000. Ihe balance on hand is 5994. Wilmington harbor— Any funds made avail. lor the • oming fiscal year will he expended in extending the last jetty beyond Dead Alans Island and keeping In repair the works already constructed. Fifty-one thousand dollars is asked for the next fiscal year. Napa Kiver— Funds will be needed in the future to maintain a navigable stage of water, as har formations will occur. The balance on hand and available is $4143. Redwood Creek— Tbere is uo expectation that the improvements will be of a perma nent character. The channel will gradu ally fill up. No appropriation is asked for the next fiscal year. The balance available is 52449. Sun Diego harbor— The recommendations made last year are repeated. The sum of $20,000 is asked for the next fiscal year. The balance on head is $50,759. San Joaqaia River— Any future* appro priations oj money will he spent next year as follows unless Congress snail otherwise direct: Dredgtag to maintain a channel 9 leet in depth to Stockton, 125,000; repair ng the dam at Paradise cut, $2000; cutoff at 21-mlle slouch, $67,000; doable cutoff be low the mouth of Stockton slough, $20,000 Increasing tho cutoff at the bead ol the reach, in depth or width or both, $37,750; survey of the upper river to K.rebaughs Perry, $5000; snagging the wing dams, $10,000; total, $164,750 The above amount could be advantageously expended iv oue fiscal year. Moke I in ue River— s9loo is asked for next year. Sacramento and Feather rivers — The recommendations ot ths special hoard of engineers are repeated and $420,000 .is asked for the improvements recommended in detail in their report. Thirty thousand dollars is asked for Petaluma Creek and $70,000 Is asked for the improvement of Humboldt Bay. There is a balance available of $28, 112 with the funds now on hand, and with any further appro priations it is proposed to continue the con struction of jetties, extending them to an eighteen-leet curve, a distance of 7800 and $190 feet south and uorth respectively. ARIZONA BONDS. Capitalists look Upon Them as a First-Class Investment. PiKKNix, Ariz., July 20.— Governor Mur phy, who was recalled by a telegram from the Territorial Senetaiv yesterday, while on the road East with a view of disposing of the Territory bonds, reached Phoenix this morning. There have been many oilers for the bouds at figures near par, but none of these have been accepted. The bond* will be ready for signature in 10 days. Farsou, Leach & Co. lost the contract at 97, al though they had up a deposit of £75,000. The I.i an Commission is active and will make good disposition of the bonds. The demand for tin-in is strong as the payment is guaranteed by the General Government. : «. Acute Congestion of the Lunes. Sax Bafakl, July 20.— Coroner Eden held an inquest this morning upon the re mains of Martin Thyekson, who was found dead in bed here yesterday. The jury re turned a verdict that the cause of death was acute conge -iii of the lungs. * ■ Ivy Carson Acquitted. Stockton, July 'JO.— jury in the Ivy Carson murder case returned a verdict of not guilty seven minutes after the case was submitted this mottling. She was arrested for shooting her lover. Frank Hosier, in May last, and made a p'.ea of self-defense. HIS HEALTH IS FAILING. Mr. Gladstone's Friends Becoming De cidedly Uneasy. HOW THE TORIES WILL WORRY HE The Struggle in Midlothian Told Upon Him, and Bis Anxiety Has Increased Since the Result of the Elections Was Announced. Special to The Morning Cali* New York. July 20.— Here is what a member of Parliament, closely associated with Gladstone, said to-day to the World's correspondent: "Gladstone's health is caus ing uneasiness to his friends. His exertion In the Midlothian campaign has told severely on him, and the result of the elections leav ing him with so small a majority opens a vista to trouble, which has worried him intensely. He bas nothing organi cally wrong, but he has began to show the effects of his extreme age In a feebleness entirely new to him. When staying at Dalmauy with Lord Rosenberg during the election he repeat edly fell sound asleep during dinner on two accasions after the first course and was removed to his bedroom in his elixir asleep and put to bed. This tendency to drowsi ness has been noticed lately in the House of Commons, but it has latterly increased rapidly. The nervous tension he has under gone has also aggravated ereatly the ner vousness natural to a man of his advanced age. It was to brace his nerves that he wis hurried to the Highlands alter the election. What, between the bad wen ther and the lack of recuperative power, the benefit to be derived from a change has been so partial that his stay there baa beeu prolonged a week. His absence is giving scope for intrigues in the party which are certain to be 11 fresh source of difficulty later on. The fear of Gladstone's family la that the labor and annoyance inseparable from carrying on the Government with a small and uiixed majority must tell with disastrous effect upon him b.f' re many months. The Tories know this »nd their plan is to worry him, have late sittings and oppose legislation in every possible way." CLOSING THE RANKS. Parnellites Auxloui to Make Term* With 1 li*p 1 r Foet. New York, July 20.— The Times' Lon don special says: Irish members over to night from Ireland report the Par neliite voters as being entirely surprised and crestfallen and the majority of their leaders anxious to make terms. The pres ent disposition is to make no terms at all with Timothy Harrington or the two Ked mooJSc. but these are details. The real point is that in Ireland they feel that the elections have settled Parnellism as a fac tion and that some way is now certain to be found to close the ranks. Interesting con firmation of this ta found in to-night's news that the Independent, the organ of the Parnellites in Dublin, will cease Its daily issue next week and merge its weekly edi tion with that of United Ireland. IUEU.ND'S tone There Is a Vast Majority in Favor of H .im*. Kule. Ix>ndox, July According to the Daily News the total vote of Ireland stands: For home rule 313,3^9, against 78, fi •. Dublin; July 20.— Tho Independent (ParneUite) says nine of the elected sup porters of Parnell' principles will besimply independent, owing nllegionce to no Eng li.-.* party. Justin McCarthy will again he chairman of the antl-Piirnellltes, with a council of eight to support him. London*, July 20.— The exchange tele graph Hays Andrew Carnegie has contrib uted £1000 tiiward the election expenses of J. Kerr ii.irdie. elected on the labor ticket in bouth Westham. It is stated that if Gladstone becomes Premier, Earl of Aberdeen will probably succeed Lord Mauley as Governor-General of Canada. London, July 20.— There was consider able riotiut: in New Tipperary, Ireland, last night, due to a collision between mobs of Redinouiies and McCarthyites. The col lision was lowed by a series of desperat* lights, many persons being Injured on both sides. Several houses were wrecked. ■ • ENGLAND IS ANXIOUS. There Has bsen No Word From the Embas- sador'to Morocco. London, July 20.— The Foreign Office Is anxious over the entire absence of any com munication from Sir Charles Smith, British Minister to Morocco, who recently visited F«z to confer with the Saltan. The Foreign Ofiice has had no communication from him since the announcement that negotiations were ruptured. Among those who accom panied Sir Charles on the trip to Fez were hi-* wife and daughter and Miss Kerrisson, a friend of Miss Smith. Storms in Great Britain. London, July 20.— High winds and heavy raius are general in Great Britain. A num ber of minor shipping casualties are re ported. The shin Maxwell, which Milled yesterday from Liverpool for San Francisco, was totally wrecked off the mouth of the Mersey. The crew of 29 were rescued by lifeboats with the greatest difficulty. The schooner Argo foundered off the Isle of Man and the crew of four were drowned. The Eruption of Mount Etna. Rome, July 20.— The (error of the people in the vicinity of Mount Etna is increasing. Renewed violence of the eruptions and pro longed subterranean rum tilings are becom ing more frequent. The poorer inhabitants of N.colosi, who have been driven from field work by the advance of the lava, are be ing supplied with tree bread and soup. The bouses in Catania are severely shaken at night aud many windows have been shat tered. A Mail Steamer Burned. Rio Janeiro, July 20.— The Italian steamer Ciita di Roma, sailing In the United States and Brazilian .Mail steam ship Company's service, which arrived here July 10 from new York, caught fire shortly aftar she left this port ani was run ashore near here. The Citta di Rama is a vessel of 1303 tons. As Military Instructor. Carson, July 28.*— Lieutenant John M. Neall of the State University has been ordered to the Nevada National Encamp ment to be held in Carson in August by the Secretary of War. Be will act as an in structor in military tactics and will remain on the field six days. Killed by a Landslide. Dublin, July 20.— At the Benduff slate quarry In County Cork a portion of an over hanging bank of earth collapsed to-day and 10 men were buried beneath the debris. Nine of the victims were dead when the bodies were recovered. Paris At the World's Fair. Paris, July 20.— The Muulclpal Council of Paris has approved ot the proposed vote of 200, 000 francs for the expenses of a Paris representation at the Chicago World's Fair. The Ameer's Troops Ambushed. Simla, July 20.— 1t is reported that the tribemen, who are fighting for independ ence against the Ameer of Afghanistan, ambushed the Ameer's troops and killed many hundreds of them. A Title for Eugene Kelly. Rome, July 20.— Pope has nominated Eugene Kelly, the New York banker, to be a "Chevalier de capelel d'epee." THE ALICE MITCHELL CASE. Testimony Introduced Shewing tho Drift of the Girl's Correspondence. Memphis Term., July 20.— Testimony introduced in the Alice Mitchell case to-day pertained principally to her correspondence with Freda Ward and several personally unknown gentlemen, with whom she had established acquaintance by means of ad vertisements. Among other documents introduced was the last letter ever written by Freda, in which she expresses re gret at being forbidden to speak to PRICE FIVE CENTS. Alice, and expresses her undying love. A number of letters written by Alice to her male correspondents were read, Including one to Tom Uieger of Pittsburg, in which She pretended to be an actress and said it is told of actresses that they can't really love, bhe assures Tom, however, that "this little actress can," and tells him how a man 30 years old made love to her. la August of last year Alice wrote to .breda accusing the latter of loving Ashley Rosell, nnd saving she will kill him before Freda shall have him. Miss Lily Johnson, who was with Alice when the mur der was committed, and who was jointly in dicted, said she knew of Alice's wanting to marry Freda, but thought she had been per suaded out of the idea. At the time of the murder she did not know Alice was armed and thought she was only going to tell Freda good-by and kiss her. THE RUSSIAN PLAGUE. An Infuriated M Murders the Doctors and Sacks the Hospitals. Berlin, July 20.— The Szart L ; stok pub lishes details of the Saratof riots. It states the populace, infuriated by hearing that re ports of cholera were Invented by the doc tors, waited for a pretext for a riot. A young man, mistaken for a doctor, was at tack, A friend tried to protect him and both were stoned to death and their bodies horribly mangled. The mob then spread over the city, wrecking hospitals, the houses 01 doctors, hotels and apothecary shops and releasing cholera patients. The nurses were cruelly beaten and deadly at tacks made on the hospital attendants "and surgeons. The imperiled men begged for mercy on their knees, but the mob was pitiless. It killed all it could find. When troops were summoned the mob stoned them. The troops fired volleys into the midst of the rioters, killing and wounding many. Troops were then distributed throughout the town. The Cathedral is guarded with cannon. St. I'KTKKSBUita, July 20.— An order has been issued requiring every person who leaves the cholera-infected district to be provided with a certificate of izood health. Sanitary inspection is proceeding in the workshops ami factories in all the populous centers of the empire. ii is semi-official I v stated that the plajue has broken out iv Khorassan, Persia. it is officially denied that cholera Is in Moscow. London, July 20.— A dispatch from Baku says 80,000 of the 100,000 inhabitants bave left the town, carrying the Infection of cholera throughout the empire. The price of bread has tripled. Vienna, July 20.— entry into Austria of Jewish refugees has been proiiihited. The Government has adopted elaborate precautious to prevent the introduction of eho era. Twenty-one cases of cholera have oc curred at Vranya in Servia, and five of the patients have died. PACIFIC COAST INTERESTS. land Cases Decided— The Boundaries of the Mariposa Reservation— Pensions. Washington; July 20.— Representative Camlnetti's bill to define the dories of the Mariposa reservation was to-day re ported favorably to the House. The following land case decisions have been affirmed by the Secretary of the In terior: Southern Pacific Company vs. Wil liam L. Smith, Walter F. Wiggins, Robert Henbrv and others iv the San Frmieisco district; Michael Brady vs. the Central Pacific Railroad in the San Francisco dis trict. lv the case of the Camp Creek Placer Mining Company, requiring additional sur veys to be made, in the Orleans Bar raining district; Southern Pacific Company vs. Jonathan Q. Wright and Walter J. Cuta berson, protest dismissed. Miss May B. Gardiner has been appointed Postmistress at Crockett, Contra Costa County, Cal. The President has approved the plans for two brid-zes on the Willamette River, iv Oregon. -ions have been granted as follows: California: Original— William T. Sim mons, Eugene Ware, Henry Tib bits, Harold Tucker. John M. Bassoti, T. W. Heoddon. Navy— Thomas T. Sperry. Invalid— U. G. Griswold, T. W. Brown. The nomination of Joseph C. Sainter of Washington as receiver of public moneys at Walla Walla was confirmed to-day by the Senate. Secietary Elkins to-day approved the proposition for the construction of two free bridges across the Willamette River, at Portland, Or., according to the plans of the local eugiueers. DESTROYED BY FIRE. The Town of Rio Vista Completely Swept Oat of Existence. Srisix, July 20.— A fire broke out at Rio Vista this afternoon, and within an hour it had swept the town almost completely out of existence, destroying the telegraph and telephone ofiices ami completely shutting off communication with the place. The Sre started in the brick block on the north side of the main street and spread so rapidly that all efforts to stop Its progress were without avail. Rio Vista Is a town In So lano County, on the Sacramento River, anout 71 miles from San Francisco, and is a, great shipping point for fruit nud vegeta bles, lt bas about 600 inhabitants. ■» An Expensive Drunk. Sackamento. July Frank Barrett, whose right name is Thomas Heilsboem. was to-night arrested at Elk Grove, in this county, for stealing a horse belonging to his employer, and forging the hitter's name to an order en a grocery for $10. The horse was also recovered. The horse and boggy he had hired at a stable were found to-night at another livery-stable, where l.c had left them. He had been drunk for sev eral days. Raising tbe San Pedro VICTOItIA, B. C, July 20.— Captain White law will recommence work on the steamer San Pedro on Sunday or Monday, and ex pects to have her on the beach before many days. Four new pumps will arrive from. Shu Francisco on Thursday, and with the two already here it is expected ere will bo no danger in taking the steamer from the reef to the shore. Fred by an Incendiary Boise, Idaho, July 20.— A destructive lire broke out in Pocatello last night and destroyed $50^000 worth of property, it or iginated in the opera-house, and under a high wind spread very rapidly, consuming everything iv the block. The fire Is sup posed to have been Incendiary, the opera house having been on fire ouce before the same day. A. 0. U. W. Grand Lodge. Portland, July 20.— The Grand Lodge of Oregon, Ancient Order United Workmen, convened here to-day. The morning ses sion was consumed in receiving the reports of officers. This afternoon the Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of the new temple. Y. : .";y Sympathy Is "With Saltmarsh. Ventura. July 20.— The case of J. B. Salunarsh, charged with assault with in tent to kill, was given to the jury last night. The jury disagreed, standing seven for not guilty and five for simple assault Public sympathy is with Saltmarsh. A Demand for Labor. Santa Maria, July 20.— The fruit can nery is now running with a full supply ol the choicest sort of fruit. There is a de. maud for labor, too, as there are not meu enough in town to supply the cannery de maud. ,'j Asphyxiated by Gas. New Yoke, July 20.— Michael Variey and his little daughter were foud asphy xiated in the bathroom in their h ,v "ie to day. It Is not known whether theh. jftaths were the result of Filicide or accident. In Camp at Ventura. Ventura. July 20.— lhe G. A. R. ol Southern California has eona Into camn here. There are 175. The camp is located in the plaza and many others are expected to arrive to-day and to-morrow. He Dropped Dead. Eugene, Or., July 20.— F. 15. .Dunn, 'ex. Mayor aud a prominent merchant aud citi zen of Eugene, dropped dead suddenly to day in apparently his usual health of beat! rupture or failure.