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8 BULLA TAKES' A SHOT AT GRANT. He Charges That the Candidate From San Diego Used Money Against Him. SORROW GLOOMS THE LOT OANAL LANDS MAY OF A BEREAVED FAMILY, BE CEDED TO US. Nicaragua Announces Her Willingness to Grant All America May Ask. Concessions to Private Enterprises Would Thus Be Rescinded and Government Ownership Assured.

The Los Angeleno Discusses Political Honor and Says the Legislature Cannot Be Bought. THE BAT FRANCISCO. MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 19. 1808.

vised him to foreclose on it. but condition questions concerning concestlont of whaW tver character. It will do away with any necessity for dealing with tbe Maritime Canal Company. The Eyre-Cragln concet-slon by Nicaragua of territory to the United States, the concession secured by the Atlas Robert N. Bulla of Lot Angeles, who It candidate for the United Statet Senate, is Just at confident of bit election at James Way mi re was two yean ago.

Senator Bulla be la a "bold-over" in the State Senate ays be doet not like to appear egotistical, but "low down" it It bit opinion that be It better acquainted with the man who will be the next United Statet Senator than any one in the State. "I do not care to tay how many votes I have, or think I have," tald Mr. Bulla, yet-terday, "nor do I care to name any of the men who have promised to support me. I would not consider that a proper thing to do, and, moreover. It la not necessary.

I am certain, however, that I will aurprlse 'Th Examiner." December 18. Nlcara-willing to cede to the United Statet Government all territory needed for the right of way of the Isthmian canal. This Information hat been received Washington by advocates and friends the project tor constructing the canal under the Clrect tupervitlon and control of tbe United Statet Government. It may bave Important bearing upon the pending canal measures la both bouses. Since Congress convened there hat been ttrong tendency on the part of thote who want the canal constructed to insist upon absolute Government ownership at tbe only tafe plan for entering upon work of such magnitude.

Those opposed to the canal and desirous of delay, bave cloaked their opposition under thlt proposition. It, bow- ver, Nicaragua It In reality willing to cede tbe territory necessary for ownership and control by this country, tbe plan will prob ably receive an impetus. Those who tin cerely advocate it tay that ltt adoption by Congreat will dispose finally of all vexed ttpeclal Plapatch to WASHINGTON, gua It apparently O0000000 000 O4OO40404040004 'vWr 1 fl vf Attorney Hlnkle to put the second trial of i-v M'W' Vw. -i the case off until January. They refused.

i VVN Judge Wallace treated us rudely. He said i i A'V Hosser't father waa a poor man, who came ijHr 1 all the way out here to save hit ton If pos- A -1 Jl a slblo, and that It was perfectly natural for 'fT him to do so. Theia he asked us It It bap- fclT" wiiiJ-1 pened to be Henry on trial for murder In- V' '5i-s; i mad of Rosser, wouldn't we desire an ac- ti qulttal, and said we would not If the ''f'1 evidence was as strong at It was In this WvSSj ASS 4 case. He got mad because we wouldn't '1 1 NfivV A awree with him, and after saying he would I VC'S5vCvi rh.rim tlin liri Iha uma ha IM In tha first trial, practically ordered us out of his chambers. He told us to slam the door as ol THe.

THE LATE HENRY HILDEBRAND AND HIS FAMILY. arose that made me change my mind, and we compromised on the mortgage. I think the compromise gave us a better settlement than foreclosure would bave done. Now, conditions may arise regarding the settle ment of the railroad debt which I cannot now foresee, but which might cause me to view the problem In a new light. "Do I think the Centra) Pacific has treated the people of this State fairly I would rather not express an opinion on that que tlon.

Whatever I might say would be mere ly my Individual view, anyhow, and would affect no result. The railroad question waa settled at the last session of Congress." The aridity of Bulla's references to Grant bear out "The Examiner's" statement that the Los Angeles delegation Is not friendly to the San Diegan. Frank Flint, the United States District Attorney for the Southern District of Call fornia; United Statet Marshal Osborne of Los Angeles and Colonel Walter Parker of that city are among Bulla's most earnest supporters. Their presence tn this city during the latter part of Ust week, and Bulla's arrival Saturday night, led to the ttory that the Lot Angelet people were seeking a combination with other forces. Bulla said at Los Angelet Saturday, be fore leaving for San Frarrclsco, that be es tlmated bis present strength at twenty- seven votes.

Politicians who have kept close tab on the members of the Legislature, and who know their political affiliations and the influences by which they are directed, estimate Bulla's strength at sixteen votes. He has the seven votea of Los Angeles in bis pocket and has accumulated nine more; but that Is considered the limit of bis strength, for Bulla Is not counted among the strong men In the face, notwlth standing his modest assumption that be stands as good a chance for the prise at any one else. Milton Green, Grant's manager, it having some trouble Inducing people to believe that Senator Perkins Is for Grant. Green was with Perkins two years ago, and it I said the Senator recommended him to Grant when the latter was looking for a po lltical manager. Now a story Is afloat among the politicians that Perkins referred to the San Diegan some time ago as cobweb" something so light that the soft zephyrs of the southern county he has known for the past six years or so would blow mm out to sea if he were not anchored.

Frank Flint and Milton Green bad a dis cusston the other day In the Palace Hotel regarding the former's frlendshio for Bulla, and the attitude of Perkins in the Senatorial contest. It Is said Green told Flint, more In sorrow than in anger, that be wat surprised to find the District Attorney enrolled among nulla supporters. "You owe your appointment to Senator Perkins," said Green, "and you know how be stands In this matter." "Yes, I do," Flint responded. "Ho told me to go ahead as I pleased, because be waa not Interested in the outcome. "But you know, don't you," Green retert ed, "that Senator Perklna it In favor of Senator from the South and that be con slders Grant an eligible candidate?" Flint answered that his understanding was that Perkins was not Interested In the contest.

This encounter between Grant manager and Bulla's supporter is taken by politicians as additional evidence of the truth of the assertion that even with Bulla out of the fight, the Los Angeles delegation will not support the San Diegan. Mr. Grant returned to the city Saturday evening. the sidewalk 2 feet 9 Inches from the official line; one of the columns is 3 feet 4 Inches from the line, and tho bay-windows are 3 feet 8 inches too far upon t'he street. The buildings further down the street extend from 2 Inches to 8t4 Inches beyond the street line, showln that no attention was paid to the official sur veys.

A determined stand will now be made against allowing any more privileges to extend build lngs or windows upon the streets. ORPHEUM COMPANY SECURES THE ALHAMBRA President L. Meyecfeld Makes Positive Announcement That the Deal Will Bo Closed. President L. Meyerfeld of the Orpheum Com pany announoed positively last night that his company would secure the management of the Alhambra Theatre and would open It about January 1st "I cannot dlscuns the poMcy of the new bouse now," he said, "but I do not think It wUI be used for vaudeville.

Our present plans are to book concerts and musical attractions there, at least for the rest of the present season am not at liberty to disclose the terms, but we will leass the theatre for a term of years with an option of purchase at the expiration of that time. CALENDARS FOR 1899. A marvelous bewilderment of calendars In to be seen at Cooper's on Market street. Tlv BMnrrunent embrace alt the novelties published In California, benlde noveral artistic productions of the East ana r.urope. ever, I would be consoled in a measure by knowing that the murderer of my husband W'hh Imprisoned and being punished fo his crime.

"Justice! Why it's a mockery! It Is especially so when there are men on the bench like Judge Wallace. "I desire to correct a statement that has appeartd in the newspapers to the effect that I had received about $2,000 from the soldiers, and a considerable sura from Ilos-st'r's father. I never received a cent from I ho soldiers, nor a penny from Mr. Rosser. I suppos? it was the belief of the burglars who entered our house when we were residing at 812 Turk street, that we had received such money." "The wrdlet was no surprise to us," exclaimed Miss Lillie Hildebrand, sister of the murdered man.

"My sister-in-law am! I begged Judge Wallace and Acting District many people on the first ballot. At far at I know, and I do not wish to appear egotla-tloal, I am stronger to-day than any other man mentioned. That Is to say, I have more votes pledged to me than has any other candidate. "I have spent no money In this fight nor do I intend doing so. Notwithstanding strong opposition and the money of Mr.

Grant, the members of the Los Angeles delegation were instructed to vote for me. They are the only members Instructed, but I also bave ome pledges. It Is my intention to remain tn the fight until I or some one else Is elected. My people will remain with me to the end. If I should go out of the fight I do not know for whom my supporters would vote.

I shall not attempt to dictate to them. "A caucus? Well, I do not know whether a caucus will be held or not. There is no rule of the National Committee requiring a caucus. It Is purely a voluntary matter. tvaeiner one win De neia or not will te decided after we get to Sacramento.

"I rely on the honesty, the Intelligence and the patriotism of the members of the Legislature. In my opinion they will not allow themselves to be bought. To my mind it is just as much bribery to give a man money during the campaign to assist in his election, provided ho promises to vote for you, if elected, as it Is to buy bis vote after election. That's the way It appears to me, though I may be simple and unsophisticated. Other gentlemen may think otherwise.

Nor do I understand by what process compatible with either personal or political honor one candidate for the Senate solicits support from a member of the Legislature who Is known to be Instructed to vote for another candidate. Such an action is distinctly dis Honorable, i Knew a Legislator were instructed or pledged to vote for Mr. Grant, for instance, I would not write him a letter asking bim to vote for me. Other gentlemen may bave a dlflerent opinion of the proper course to pursue. "My view on public questions are well known.

As far as the settlement of the Central Pacific debt to the Government is concerned, I am in favor of following the plan adopted by the last Congress. I think the railroad has not treated the Government fairly. The road should pay Its debt. View ing the situation with the light I now have, I would oppose the extension of ttme for the payment of the debt, but a man has a right to change his mind. It would take strong argument, though, to make me change my opinion on this matter.

Sometimes, you know, conditions develop that may make a change of plan necessary. For Instance, cad a client who beld a mortgage. I ad ENCROACHING ON THE CITTS STREETS. TThe Abuse of Special Privileges, as Illustrated by Mayor Phelan's Official Map. Through a petition to the Board of Super-vlson for permission to extend show windows upon the sddowalk on Third street, between Market and Mission streets, Mayor Phelan has made an Investigation which resulted In showing that through gross negligence on the part cf the city officials, or corrupt connivance with oroperty-owners, buildings all over the city tiave encroached on the public etreets to atj extraordinary extent.

If the custom of allowing special privileges to owners of property be continued the Mayor remarked that eventually the sidewalks will be almost entirely htiilt unon. The City Engineer says that this encroach ment Is case 01 nistory repeating itsair. uia cities have, through the cupidity of house-ownors, extended buildings from time to time until the original street lines have become lost and upper stories almost cover the street. An official diagram of the survey plat of the west side of Third street, between Market and Mission streets, waa prepared last week by ths criy engineer to snow upon the uoginning at Maroi etreot it Indicates an extension of tihe Sprockets Fuilding 4 Inches from the building line. Then proceeding southerly the bay-windows extend from b'i until In one place they are feet 9 inches from the.

street line. The building twenty-five feet from the Spreckels Building stands upon 1 foot 74 Inches of the public street, while the structure at the corner of Stevenson ana TMrd streets Is built out upon LIEUTENANT H0BS0N I BREAKS JCISSING RECORD. Chicago Girls to the Number of 1 63 Touch Lips With tho Hero of the Merrf-mac Episode. CHICAGO, December 18. Lieutenant Hob- son, the Merirmac hero, kissed 183 girls at tns Auditorium to-night This actual count, and breaks all previous records.

Tba Lieutenant delivered a lecture under the auspices of the Press Club and the Illinois Naval Reserve, and was greeted by some LOCK) people. When bs had concluded part of tbe auaience formed In line, and, with several policemen on band to prevent any tqueeilng ahead, filed upon the stage and by the young hero. The men grasped the nanaa of iiooson ana sam kind words. But with the women It was differ ent. Borne were eager to be kissed and put up their mouths with an air of eigbteen-karat bliss.

Others were coy and bad to be coaxed. Only few got by without some sort or tne Justly celebrated "Hobson kiss." One old ren-tinman, with an exceedlnrlr nrettr daughter. simply forced the ceremony. The girl was to an nut warn anDearancea unwilling, out iirr father Insisted, and Hobson had to secure the osculation by sheer force. When tbe ktsslni waa over the timekeepers and umpires counts up and found that tbe total number of kisses was 1A3.

Speaking to-night of the future, Lleutnant Hobson said: "I am going to Manila to raise the vessels of the Spanish fleet, if it Is possible, and if not, to prepare the vessels Dewey has raised for their voyage homeward. If I raise any ships, I hope I will be allowed to bring tbem home myself." CONGRESSMAN LEWIS OPPOSES BRYAN'S POLICY. Says the Majority of the Members of the Minority Cannot Be Made Obstructionists. CHICAGO, December 18. Democratic party must be a progressive party, and not a party of mere obstruction, If It would retain the confidence of the people of this country," said Congressman James Hamilton Lewis of Washington at the Auditorium Annex to-day.

Together with Mrs. Lew la the Congressman is on his way to Washington. "I am a Democrat," he continued, "but I do not feel that I can act with my party It It places Itself In opposition to the policy of expansion on which this country ha embarked. But I do not believe a majority of the Democratic members of the House can be whipped into line to oppose thlt policy." FOR A GREATER NAVY. Congress Will Carry Out a New Naval Policy on the Lines Advocated by the "Examiner-Journal." WASHINGTON, December 18.

It It said that President McKInley and Secretary of the Navy Long have been assured that Congress will appropriate 160,000,000 Tor nsw naval vessels, $15,000,000 of which Is to be aval labia next year. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The man whose borne is menaced by midnight marauders isn't tlow to grasp a weapon to de Tbe same man when threaten ed by an enemy ten thousand times more dangerous, will calmly go his way and make no effort at de-fence. The most dangerous of all mankind's enemies is consumption. There is but one effective weapon with which to combat this grim destroyer.

It is Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It cures 98 per cent, of all cases of consumption, bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis, weak lungs, spitting of blood and throat Mr mum Steamship Company, would bave no value, -because Nicaragua, before telling ut ths property, would have to rescind the Mari Cragln-Eyre and Atlaa concessions. Senator Morgan said to-day that be meant to press tba bill at vigorously as possible, and he expressed hope that he might get a vote before Wednesday, probably the data of the Christmas adjournment. Tbe lndl- cations are, however, against such an early disposal or the subject, and It may be ae-ccpted at quite certain that the bill will bs thrown over beyond the.

holidays. The Senate will probably receive a raw port to-moi tow from the Nicaraguan Commission, embodying its conclusions at to the feasibility of routes and cost of water way. A member of the commission tald today that a conclusion had been reached as to the maximum cost. The commission will report that the maximum cost for the long- est route will be $100,000,000. The mini, mum coat may go at low at $80,000,000.

These figures are much lower than bat bceu expected. MUSICAL NOVELTIES PLEASED THE ORPHEUM. Other Features of an Excellent Vaude ville Bill, With New People. Weston and Herbert of the new-comert at the Orpheum last night caught the crowd and proved tbe moat popular of the entertainers. Their musical novelty act embraced many Innovations, among them the roll-top desk with drawort which, when opened, gave fo-th tonet like an organ.

9 Horace Golden showed himself the master of Illusion, and bis triek of a disappearing man from a cage In the center of the stage, with all lights on. was mystifying. The Rsppo Slstert In characteristic Russian dances, and the three Luklns, acrobats, were among the new features that pleased. Casey wsa there with a bunch of new stories, or, rather, George Fuller Golden was there to tell them. Others of the perform- La Mondue, the burlesque wire artist; Julius Wltmark, Batty't Bears and the Three Merkel Sisters.

I'nronaclons From Escaping Gaa. L. C. Gilford, baggage master on the Southern Paclfto on the San Ramon run, was fount unconscious In his room at 365 Hayes street yesterday from asphyxiation. His landlady called him at o'clock yesterday morning, but could get no response.

She detected the odor of escaping gas snd caused the door of the room to be forced open. Glfford was taken tp the Receiving Hospital where he soon recovered. Hs disclaimed suicidal Intent and said that he must have turned the gas on during the night uncon sciously KRXV ADVERTISEMENTS. "AtSloane's" This gracefully shaped Desk, 27 inches widawith drawer, in either Bird's-eye Maple, English Oak or Mahogany finish $5.50 We show many attractive pieces of Furniture, and mention: Parlor and Mnsic Catinets, Dressing: Tatles, Fancy Chairs, Etc; A recent importation of Oriental Rugs; choice pieces. Extensive variety of Sofa Pillows, Silk and Velour Table Covers, Lace Curtains, etc.

OPEN EVENINGS. CARPETS, FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY. 641-643-645-647 Market St ftAM rOANCISCO. In THE acquittal of Walter Rosser, theTcn-nesseen soldier who, In a fit of drunken bravado ahot Henry Hildebrand to death In the Spreckels Market, has brought additional sorrow to the heart of the wido.v of the murderer's victim, Mrs. Cecelia Hilde brand.

She was sitting In her home at 535 Turk street, yesterday afternoon, clad In a robe of mourning, and when reference was made to the sad tragedy In her young life she wept bitterly. She said alio expected no joyful Chrlstmastlde, and only hoped that time would assuago her sorrow. "While I never cried for the life of the slayer of poor Henry, as well as his mother, sisters and brothers, demanded Jus tice. While I would be as sorrowful as DISCUSSED THE STATUS OF THE NEGRO CITIZEN. A Mass-Meeting in the Starr King African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

There was a mass meeting In Starr-King A. M. E. Zlon Church yesterday afternoon, the topic being the recent race troubles In Wilmington, N. and the general condition of the negro In the South.

The Rev. T. Brown, the pastor, In introducing the subject said it should be met lovingly, kindly and fraternally. He wanted the world to know that the African is not ashamed of his race. He exhibited a scrap book in which he preserved the record of sufferings endured and also of the sins committed by colored men.

During American history, he raid, fiO.OOO negroes had been murdered In the United States. He urged that while a Rosser could slay an innocent victim, be tenderly guarded, repeatedly tried and acquitted, a black man ouKlit to have some chance for hia life before forfeiting It on any charge however gross. "The United State la hypocritical," he said, "in going to the succor of Cuba, while It can-nrtt formulate a law that will protect its native eltiieno, whose complexion is black. In the Dred Scott decision, Chief Justice Taney said 'An African ha no rights a white man is bound to respect' If I eould I would oppose nro enlistment In the United States army to fight in Cuba, while their brothers are being hanged by mobs in America. If colored men were lowest it might be left surprising; but for every negro in ja'ila and asylums you will find ten Caucaslana." Mrs.

Naomi Anderson of Kansas said: "We must alter bad effect by changing their cauw. To uplift a race we must e.evate me mowers. We must look to the fathers to lift the stigma from the mothers." Mrs. Anderson has seven sons, three of whom are United State t-oldlers. The Rev.

W. Anderson of the Powell-street A. M. E. Church, took a rather milder view of things.

He said: "We live In a gnat country. The Saxon expects unreasonable things of the negro and vice versa: Light prevails over darkness. The whlto man Is the dominant power here. The negro cannot cope with him. We are lately freed and are poor.

We ought to exercise common sense and reason out things. Masa meetings and resolutions are futile. The negro must solve the problem for himself. Let him build up his character; do his work well, cultivate integrity, honor and religion, submit ta the authority of the stronger, more authoritative race." J. II.

Kelly of the Third fiaptlst Church said: "It Is a clinking thought that the negro is not justly treated in his native land. I am from the South and know all about the soda! and political situation there. The average Intelligence of the whole people, black and white. Is lower there than here owing to the greater illiteracy, and the sense of justice Is naturally lower there than lure." Mr. Savins, who had observed the condition of his brethren in Kngllsh, French and Oriental environment and had jut returned from Manila, noticed that Americans are more arrogant and unfair toward negroes than toward any other people.

chrTstmas presents. Sterling silvr desk ornaments, desk pada and sets, ink stands, gold and fountain pens, silver and gold pen and iieneil-holders, niblea and prayer Iwioks and the prettiest boxes ut line stationery In llie city. Heasonslile prices on everything. Sunburn, Yull 741 Market street. A Graphophone the beet gift.

Music, song, story. From $10 up. 723 Market street, San Francisco. Mothers be sure and use "Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup" for yonr children when teething.

we were going out. When the Jury wat being selected, Hlnkle only objected to one mnn, while General Flames objected to eight. He objected to every man who looked respectable and one that would decldt case according to his honest judgment, Judge Wallaco is a Southerner, the Rossert are Southerners. General Barnes was de. fending Walter Rosser, and Barnes' ton It District Attorney.

It was a case of father and ton controlling the prosecution and de fense before a judge with well-known South ern prejudices. I was informed by several Tennessee soldiers that Rosser's father was vorlh at leaat $150,000. Mrs. Rosser wrote to the Red Cross Society, stating that tho would like to write to my mother, express ing her deep sorrow and sympathy. My mother said she had no objection to receiving such a letter and the society forwarded her address to Mrs.

Rosser. My mother never received the letter, much less a kindly visit from Mr. Rosser. It is all over now, but when a native son and his relatives can be accorded such unjust treatment in, San Francisco, decent people should rise up against those who were responsible for it." The Httle adopted daughter of the Hildebrand family sat in mute sorrow, Her grief 1b too deep for words JUDGE M0GAN PLAYS A TRICK ON JUDGE GRAHAM. Whereby He Receives a Desirable Courtroom, and ths Latter Is Mad.

The opinion of Police Judge-elect Thomas F. Graham of a little scheme worked at the City Hall yesterday by his fellow judicial officer, Judge Mogan, can hardly be put In print It was an effectual checkmate to Judge-elect Graham's desire and Intention to occupy the courtroom made vacant by Judge Joacbimsen, who was defeated for re-election last month, Graham was Public Prosecutor in Judge Joiich. imaen's court snd expected to deal Justice from the same room where he had argued away the liberty of offenders against the law. Dut adnwn the corridor was one Judge Mo. gan.

an Incumbent and a schemer, too. Ho cast envious eyes on the fine courtroom that hie younger associate was to occupy. Out of his envy was evolved a plan, and out of the plan came action. Yesterday afternoon, while Judge-elect Gra. ham was at bis Sabbatb devotions, a quartet of brawny sons of toil appeared at the City Hall and began moving the furniture from Judge Mogan'a room to that of judge Joacmmsen, and the latter's belongings were installed In the dingy quarters occupied by the former.

Henchmen of Graham informed him of the move, but he was powerless. Judges bave the privilege of exchanging courtrooms at their pleasure, and Graham was but a Judge-elect Judge Mogan'a former courtroom, which wilt now fall to Judge-elect Graham, Is a small apartment off the Larkin-street corridor. A Teamnter' Dad Fall. James Prannan. a teamster In the employ of the National Ice Company, was treated at the Citv and County Hospital yesterday morn ing for a serious laceration on the back of ths head and a contusion on me loreneaa.

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