The San Francisco Examiner from San Francisco, California • 2

THE DAILY EXAnNEIl, SAN FRAISTCISCO; UK DAY MORNING, APRIL 24, 1887. SCHOOL TEXT-BOOKS. CUP MI FOR ARSON. Clement Bennett to Pandridce H. Bibb, the rising politician.

Not mnrh," Bald Mr. Bibb, I have a seat dou in the first row, and I'm roing to ctav there." Lend me your glasses?" said Horace Piatt to Sam Shot-fridge. I told my wife I was eofnar to a meeting or the church trustees," said William Kedding- t0Uave McClure regretted that Bill Higgins did not have control of affairs. Tom Will ams positively beamed when Ie Gillert made an effort to kick her bang. Max Topper thought that the morality of the ballet whs a fit subject for discussion by the Iroquois Club.

King Owyan. the Chinese ice-Consul, nearly fell out of his box in an endeavor to tatch a view of an up-stasre pose by Corrozi. Joe Spear Jr. thousht he could auction off tverv stitch in ten minutes. Heat writs of habeas corpus holler, remarked Judge Hoffman.

ROYALTY IN THE BOXES. terview with the prisoner's father. He was informed that the gentleman was "not at home" by Mrs. Simmons, who answered the ring at the door. his wife has nothing to SAY.

The lady showed the same aversion to reporters as her husband. Siiesaid: "You know just as much about it as I do. I came here the day before the fire. My husband came the day after it He was arrested to-day for arson. I have nothing further to ssy." I have information, Mrs.

Simmons, to the effect that your husband was convicted of felony iu the East and served a term in the penitentiary," said the reporter. Is this true?" "What has that to do with this case?" replied the lady. He is not on trial for that; he is now charged with arson, and I will have nothing furtuer to say. The whole matter will come out at toe triaL I am sure he will be found innoceut" SIMMONS SECURES A LEGAL LIGHT. To all further questions she replied I have nothing to say." She did state, however, that her husband had employed D.

M. Delmas and was acting under his instructions. Assemblyman Lawrence tried the big wheel as a means of re-establish in his exchequer, He guessed wroug and walked in. Does Judge M. C.

rtuuni belong to the human race or the footrace? Victor lingo Green knows of a new kind of oat which can be found only in Shasta. He will bring samples to Bay District for the next race. "A thing of beauty is a Joy forever," was the remark of many as they glanced at Nat ilea-ser's light cady. Handsome Ram Meyer was where the ladles in the grandstand could get a focus on him. He handled coin as recklessly as though he had a million with him.

It is now hinted that Paddy Ryan is as blind as a bat and could not see John L. when the latter hit out Dr. Burwcll looked toward the eastern sky and wondered how the produce market would stand the coming season. i It's as welcome as the flowers thatfbloom in the spring," remarked Captain I. W.

Lees, as ae pocketed the worth of his Paris Mutual Check. I Whenever the Judge would ring the bell Wil-ham Davis would call front" i punishment fits the crime," remarked Judge McM. Shafter. And now Archie Murry will get his summer Overcoat and tweed pants out of hock. (Would a horserace bo a horserace without Pete Quinlan's presence? "Lucky" Baldwin remarked yesterday that he proposed sending a chaplain out with lance this season.

i Ariel Lathrop will take a keen Interest In Southern Pacific dividends hereafter. Billy Hamilton, the stage man, being well posted on horses, was a valuable man in the right place. Where did Recorder A. T. Snotts strike the idea of open work shoes at a horserace? Thoush the kids worn bv Colonel James Mar bill have met his eye be Is willing to remain aiUa and forget liat arduous labor in lis beUair.

mmd throws himself for Defense on tbe pro. Kioaa of Assembly bill 60.J, as an evMenee of bis efforts ia promoting tbe text-book publication. Now it seems to a that notwithstanding Mr. IlrlS "persistent and In-lividnal fx.rts." bills would have snared I lie fate of tbe Bmsie Free Text-book bill, on a bcb be lays so mo. stress, but wh-cb tailed to become a law," although he was so deeply in it.

Senate bill No. eontaina ttieobjeraonable fsatarea whK-b tbe press baa rriticiaed auaevereiy, vix: Allowing dealer to handle books at a front and tnakl ag tbe cint of distribution tbe price poilaieon em. ii bonk. Bji.oih, feature of ibis bill may bave conimenoe it to btul. and that is tbe auction aiitborlrlng tne employment by ihe Supertitndent of Put lie Instruction of an asaistant at 1 1 per annum.

A to the state revolving fund provided for ia Assembly Bill No. ibis was Intended to remedy an ondMuon in the Act of Fehruarv 1SH5. hie a defect was pointed out in tbe report of Superintendent Welckrr lor 1 tK5 and I Hie committee had no definite knowle-'g of ths merits of two bills thus coupled on final fiaasng by Mr. Hoitt In bis circular, but supposed tlieo that as they had his approval, tbev should become taws. oiisi.U-riiiK tbst the Legislature adjourned Man fe 12th: tbat at tbe date of the first visit of tbe committee tMarc.it 7U.

an adjunrnment a expected daily; and siting In lul-id tbe tale of the Bmsie bill and Ihe liiton at that time of the two til did pa-a. mud reinenibericg that the two bills were coupled and mate urgency measnres alter the committee's visit to may we not be rs-titied In believing that without the action of the committee tbe bills hi -b passed would have died In the bauds of tbe CVminiitiees on frvdoration? la sm-h event Mr. Hoitt woull have been ate to Mand on an elevated platform, and. al.er riaimi.ig the virtue Initiating the desired legL-iation. bave thrown tbe blame of Inaction on tbe Legislature.

Senator Day was the one who succeeded In getting Assembly Bill No. jO.l oot of the committee, and the credit is duetoh and not to Mr. Hoitt. The committee found noevilence any estimates made by the former Board of Education to which Mr. Hoitt referred, and even bad such been the case we contend that It as and is Mr.

Hoitt's duty to know, and rot trust to a vacue "bciieve." As Mr. Hoitt informed our committee that be had no oilicial figures, and as bis circular to the Count superintendents dated March loth) shows 'that be required f.kial Information, we are ceriaia that this statement of his is as false as the out preceding ir. The committee compiled an "approximate estimate" which appears to bave been accepted by the State Printer and which shows that JMH first readers, 2i.hm second readers and 15.GtM spellers, in addition to those now completed, and :ij.CKK arithmetics, will be needed July 1, ISS17. Considering that there Is more than sufficient money on hand to complete tlie-e books, by has the valuable plant of tne state lain tdleand unproductive? Why does not Mr. Ho-tt order books which will be needed Instead of talking of potti: in work which there is no time for the completKut of? The plates for readers and spelUrs are made, tbe books will he needed, and wby r.

Hoitt shoui hesitate in giving tbe requisite orders we cannot understand, except by tbe conclusion previously arrived at by the committee'. The fact Is, as can ttm demonstrated, that there is enough work ahead tj keep the State establishment inconstant use tor one year from next July, and by so doing lie in tei est of the people will be served. In tbe latter part of bis letter is a portion hU seems to be an indirect att mpt to throw tbe onus of tbe pre -ent condition ol atTurs upon tbe state Printer, and bold I11111 responsible lor any dvtay hich may hereaf ter occur. Onr committee has pointed out that the arithmetic waa ready lor tbe compositors, and should have been in their bands months ago, but was held bck for some tnaToont-able reason by tbe editor of tbe series, A. V.

II K. ny-mond. Now. tbe order fir arithmetics was bot given nntil after March S-d (tne date of the consultation of Ihe board 1, and at the present date all ne copy is not in tbe bands of the printers. Mr.

Hoitt states (on April lltb) that It is. Wi.y was not this work given to tbe state Printer in January and tbe presses kept employed Mr. Hoitt should be aware that tue ordinary rnn-nlng expense of any manufacturing etalili-Jbment is almost the same when no work is being done as when fully employed, and that a suspeti-ion mu-t aild to the cost of the manufacture. As there is an abundance of siTic a ties I. we can see no reason allowing the valuable plant of the State to renuua unproductive.

Tie Controyersy Between Ira G. Hcltt aM tUs FetaM TraSes. DERELICTION OF DUTY. Tie Sirpcriutrcdfat rdlic Iastrnrtisa Chta Svme XbU Crack. The public correspondence which has grown out of the recent investigation by a committee of Sacramento Knights of Labor of the publication of the school text-books is given below.

After the investieation was concluded, the matter was submitted to the Council of Federated Trades and Labor Organizations of the Pacific Coast, and a communication was first sent to Superintendent of Public Instruction Ira G. Hoitt. In which the council condemned him for dereliction of duty. To this communication Mr. Hoitt recently replied as follows: SICRASESTO.

April 12. 17. To th Knlcfitt of lAttmrr ami Trnrt t'nirM of irt-fornia: 1 bave the honor toacknow iede the receipt of your communication of the 11th lnst together with accompany iuk resolution, la wbk-li your council condemns me, on ex-parte statements, without giving me a hearing. I have alwvs supposed that I was elected to the office which I bold to represent the laboring bonk-buver as well a lb laboring and I Slid think it ia my duty to represent the whole people without regard to any particular class of persons, but due regard and (be utniimt care for the ititere-4 and prosperity of all classea, hatever be their station or position la life. I voted for the amendment to the Constitution providing for the publication of book and 1 believe the tHate should not only publish them, but furnish the free ce them to everv child in tho i-tale.

I prepared a bill hich wax introduced into the laat Assembly by Mr. Bru-Ue, wan recommended by the committee, and was real once or twice, but failed to become a law) to make the nse of books free. The bill which paitsed the last Legislature for the further compilation of books to complete the aeries, embracing an Kletnentarr Arithmetic, an Kieiuentary myography, an kJe-meinary irarr uiarand a Physiology, was prepared by me aud written in my office. I refer you to Assemblyman Brierly, Chairman of the Committee on Foucatlon; Assemblymen Knox of Los Ann lei. Matihews of Tehama.

Wright of Manislaus, Brusie aud the SiH-aicer. Also to Senators Vrooman, Camiuetti, Jones, Conklin, White and Hinshaw. each, in particular, and to most of the other members of the Legislature, generally, who will verify my word in this matter. Fnder the former bill, all money coming from the sale of books went Into the tleneral Fund, and could not be used again, but under the bill which I prepared, and which is now the law, all money coming from the sale of books (roes Into a special sch. olnook revolving fund for the manufacture of more books as needed The estimate of the number of Readers and Spellers needed before the 1st day of January, 18S.

by the counties whose contracts with other publishers will expire before that time, was made by the former Board of Lducation, during the term of ollie of my predecessor, t'pon this est i male, which I believe to he correct, there were onlered manufactured UMJ.OOO Headers and 40.O0O pelli-ra. Cll this number less than IO.OOO books of all kinds bave lKHn sent out on orders and if all the children of the public schools (in each county where contracts hive expired, or will expire beiore or on July 1, 1887), take the bonks, there will still be a quantity on hand, anion mine to probably 20.OOO copies. At the lust meeling of the Slate Board of Kducation, beld April 1, lX7.a resolution was nnanimonsly adopted authorizing the Secretary of tne board to keep a supply on band of each book, and whenever the number of any one book shall be reduce! to copies, the Kxecntive Committee (consisting of the Governor and Kiioeriiilemlent of Public In struction) is authorized to order another edition. As Superintendent of Public Instruction or as retary of the state Board of Education 1 bave no power to order any book of the series, or any num ber or tliem printed. I can only jn ve orders when instructed so to do.

and then only with the consent of the Governor, who is of the Board. If your Con noil Is not satisfied with v. bit I bave written I shall be glad to meet ViHl as a body and confer wilh you on tins subject, and whenever any pupil or parent of the Nate applits; for a book of any one 01 1 ne series ready, and ne or sue cannot be supplied because there are no books on hand I 111 accept your condemnation and submit to it without a murmur. I'ulil then I a-k you to do by me as ou would be dune by. Very respectfully, ira g.

noii r-upt. Pub. Instruction and Sec'y Mate B'd of Ed. At a meeting of the Federated Trades on Friday evening last the Committee ou Text-Books made a report and stated that as the matter contained in the above letter -f Mr. Hoitt was new to them they had laid the communication before the committee of Social Assembly, Ko.

Knights of Labor of hacratneuto, which first made the investigation and that committee had proposed a reply to Mr. Hoitt's letter. This reply they therewith presented and the Federation, after due consideration, heartily indorsed the same and ordered that it be publisbei in pamphlet form for the benefit of the public. The reply is given below. After stating that a suspic ion was aroused that there was something iu the workiues of the text-book xlieme.

ai.d that a committee was appointed to iuvebtiate the matter, it proceeds: Thecommltlee at that time knew only that work on text-books bad been suspended, and that certain Plils relating to tne scnetue werem oanger or oeing allowed louie i.n the iile. The tirst interview wult Mr. Hoitt was ou 7th, waieti, af er eplain-lng ot Its visit. Mr. lloiit expressed 1dm-self as wai mly in favor of tne measure, and further slated that lie ad done, and wta then doing, all in his power to Insure tbe passage of bills In I lie Interest of fnriher publication.

The fallowing forenoon March Sth) the committee made asecond call and allowed Mr. Hoitt an adores, prepared by it. the Committee on Kuncar lion in both houses of the legislator, asking for a joint conference and iiiuucdm; action on the Textbook bills, In Hie afternoon of tbe same day a third was made, when Sir. Hoitt bamirsl out a primed circular idated March fth which he said ut oeen 1-ft 01 the desk of each 9-etiator ana Assemblyman. sking tbe passage, a art urgent measure, 04 Bill No.

4'Jtand Assembly hill No. 60.t. This circular had been printed I the moraine and afternoon vtsiis of thecommiite. Bear lu mind that a final adj nrnnicnt of the legislature was at that time expet daily, and tie session actually cl sed tin March ltth. So it 111 be seen thai at this Late cLuy of the session the bill were iu great dAiiger, and thnt even this anion of Mr.

Hoiit was not taken uutil the committee had shown h'tn that 1 oe did not act it would. Mr. Hoitt promised the committee that he would call a meeting of the State Board of Education in ten days from the close of the Lesis-lature. and as he did not do so tbe com mi tree was enlarged, and in company with Senator K. K.

liray of Sacramento cnlled on Mr. Hoitt, who told them that he bad failed to call the meeting lx can.se Governor Bartlett had informed him that the press of business following the close of Ihe legislative session hd prevented bim attending such a meeting. Governor Bartlett afterward informed a partion of the committee thnt he had no recollection of making such a statement to Mr. Hoitt. Mr.

Allen, of the San Jose Normal School, arrived in Sacramento the following day and the Board held the meeting and afterward informed the committee that there were enough readers and spellers completed, aud that they had decided on giving an order for UU.tKH) arithmetics, which order was increased afterward to The committee was also informed that a regular meeting of the Board would be held about the l'-'tb of April. The committee then consulted anl arrived at tbe conclusion published as its "final report," but Irom all indications a more extended re port may be needed, and we see nothiug as yet to alter the conclusion men arrived at. His assertion that he wm one of the first to an prove of the plan, and that lie ir Ui an'eodment. we mn4. In the ahenc or any tcsli-ainry, allow to pass without comment.

But he further states that be waa in favor of giving the pupils the free use of books. This statement he made nse of on thestumpln the last campaign, and it waa the plea of a dema gogue, as be wvll knew that the citizens of ihe SLte were not prepared Tor any sncn ratlrcal cluuige. and he also knew that tbe l'erry amendment provided lor tbe sate of text-bonks at cost, and that lie would. as Superintendent of l'ubllc Instruction, liave no power to introduce any such Innovation. In addition, on this line of argument, he Mate that he prepared a bill.

bleb waa introduced Into the last Assembly oy sir. Krasie. providing lor tne "free nse ol text-books; but he further Kays that It failed to become a law. Why It did not t-as he does not say, but tbe reason can begiveu hereafter. lie next claims ine ere-in 01 uaving preuareai a bill providing for additional books to complete the serif, making an appropriation and creating a re volving fund In the Stale treasury, this Is I lie Assembly bill o.

003. and wun tta provisions no fault can be found: and while we concede him tbe credit of its preparation, we will call attention 10 Its precarious situation wnen uie committee nrst called upon him. But two bins or ereat importance, concerning text-books, passed the lULture, viz. senate uul and Assembly bill 60.1. In the letter he savs tie worked Hard ror the passage of bills to continue publication, and to onr committee be represented himself as iulerested in and favoring both.

Isow in bis letter ne noes not dwell on the Jsonste I 4'-'t5. which provided a new mwthud of distribution and Is aniendutory of the original Ait of February 1K5. But perhaps the unfavorable comments of the press regarding this particular I Warner, R. I Yates. U.

D. THE SPORT. Two Favorites and Two Short-Enders Win the Event. When the talent thrust its hands Into Iu pockets yesterdayafternoon.it mainly pondered for some time before withdrawing the coin because there was considerable doubt attched to at least two of the events. In the Res a and Cuyama stakes, where there seemed no ebance of dead things crawling, the returns ior the rnoneyjiu vested were so small as to require considerable wealth to make anything of a winning.

A lucky catch in the two-mile run alone recouped the short-enders for all previous losses, and on the whole they have had the best of it all the way through the meeting, though the second-choice men have not been sufferers by any means. They, of course, are not persistent in buying the middle, and so are not so far ahead as the patient investors in whatever is left when choices have been sold out Yesterday was a good day for the bookmakers, because when the favorites did win they had odds down too small to be tempting, ana consequently were not heavy sufferers. Treasurer Carlcton Coleman officiated as starter, aud made a success of it Though mild in manner, he was happy in securing attention and obedience from the jocks, and managed to get every field away without leaving a single candidate at the post THE FIBST RACE. When the starters for the Resaca stakes danced out to the tune of the "Golden Crown," they were only four in number, the smallest field yet started. This was on account of the day being entirely devoted to stake races, and the others being richer, claimed the attention of the owners with an eye to business.

Shasta had a mortgage on the money, and she foreclosed it most handsomely. There were but two scores for the fillies before the flag dropped at the entrance of the homestretch, and the quartet started on the long jouruey on fine terms. It was a matter of two pair at once, however, and Adeline and Notidle passed the stand two lengths 'n front of Shasta and Leap Year, who galloped easily under all the mil their jocks could bring to bear on them, tounding the turn by the stables the race became a procession, Notidle drop- Fing into second place and Leap Year ailing into last Down the backstretch and neariugthe half the four closed again, and the bright silks were flashing in the sunlight in an unbroken row. It was neck and neck around the turn ana into the homestretch, but here all semblance to a contest ceased, as Shasta came away and won as she pleased, Adeline giving Leap Year a beating, under whip and spur, for the second place. Shasta was scarcely warmed up, even with the long distance, and is capable of much better time which was hung out as the record.

sum if art: The Resaca Stakes for three-year-old fillies: 25 each, with 35tl added; 50 to second. Winner of any three-year-old event at this meetlac to carry five pounds: unplaced starters allowed three Sounds. One mile and a quarter. B. HagKio's b.

f. tsiiasta. Spendthrift, Bombazine, Hamilton, 118 lbs 1 D. J. McCarthy's b.

f. Adeline, Enquirer-Ana- lyne, Appleby, 110 lba 2 IL Lovrdeu's b. Leap Year, Norfolk-Lady Jane, CariUo. 113 lbs 3 M. F.

Tarpey's ch. Notidle. WUdidle-Bonanra, llalloway, 110 lbs 4 Time. Betting Shasta, 30: field, $10. Shasta 1 to 4.

Leap Year 4 to 1, Adeline and Notidle to 1. French Mutuclles paid 95. TUB SECOND BACK. Like all two-year-old events, the dash for the Enreka Stakes called out a generous patronage, aud the youngsters were as rkittish and kittenish as so many children. The band played the "Nanon" waltz for them while on parade, and precious colt and filly took "In rapture I come to thee" bars for a personal invitation to get to the wire immediately, regardless of company.

Serpolette was specially Uiing to get away, and was invariably in front until the one time proper for her to be there arrived. Others were equally anxious to remain at the post, and twenty-five trying minutes passed before the bunch was sent away in two platoon divisions. Even the English-bred children from Palo Alto, supposed to be staid and stolid, bucked a little, aud finally got the worst of the start as did Serpolette, hitherto so anxious to commence ou the five-furlong gallop. Geraldine, with Mike Kelly wearing the cherry, was the candidate to gain the vautuge of the start She was in the lead by a length on the jump away, and the bunch never could quite catch her. Snowdrop and Ouida made bold bids, but both fell short, and Urinstead's handsome daughter won hands down by two lengths in the cracking goo i time of 1 Clio aud Snowdrop had a hard scramble for the place money, Hamilton, ou the former, grabbing it by a short half leug in the last three jumps.

SfJIXART. Eureka Stakes For two-v ear-olds; $10 each; SOO added 50 to second. Five pounds penally for wiiiniug. at this meeting, any two-venr-old event. Cnplaced starters allowed three pounds.

Five furlongs. Mnlteae Villa stables, ch. f. Geraldine, Griontea-I- Cjusin I'eeiry, Kelly, 1U7 lb. I 3.

K. lii.Lnin's b. Clio, 111 I sed Cleopatra. Hamilton, 107 lbs 2 W. Todhuntcr's ch.

f. Snowdrop, Joe Hooker-Laura Winston. Courtnev, 112 los. 3 J. 1.

Hacein's b. t. Repartee, irgil-RvUirt, Win-cbell, lo4 lbs John Adam.V ch. Mart 41bson, Joe Hooker-JennI- Gibson, Cook. 107 lb.

0 Owen ch. Serpolette, Norfolk-Mattie Glenn, Naviee, 104 lbs W. B. Todiiuntor'a f. Tricksy, Joe Iiooker-Abbie O'Brien.

107 lbs Palo Alto's ch. f. Peel, Monday-Precious, S. lio-rield, 1 10 lbs Palo Alta's b. Ouida, FoxUall-iuip.

Auialla, 104 lbs. Time. 1:11,. Betting Todhnnter's stuMe, 50; llnrgln stable, S42 6(1; Palo Alia sianie. a.u: Held, six.

Beparlee, 2 to 1 Snowdrop. 2 to 1 Clio, to 1 Trick-sy, 6 to 1 reel, to 1 Oui-ta, to Gera dine, 5 to 1 Gioonn and Serpolette, 15 to 1. French Mutual? paid S.10 70. THE THIRD RACE. The mile spin for the Cuyama handicap pro- vokea me nie gauop irom tne nana, ana the select haif-dozen behaved themselves very well in response to the compliment Aurelia showed up with blinkers, aud was as sedate as au old maid.

The han licappers gave her the top weirht. but that did not make ber the less of a favorite, and she sold choice readily at big nsnres. Dynamite got a nine ttie won-t oi the send olT, buthe speedily picked up aud joined three of the others iu making a platoon chase after Bertie R. and Grover Cleveland, who went away to make the pace, iney made very lively rate around to the middle of th backstrctch, but the others were evidently not satisfied, ana movea up so mat an six were in row. Abreast they plunged around the turn.

the outsiders gettiug an occasional diir of the steel to keep them in line. Straightening out for the wire lash and steel were bet to work all round. Aurelia received no punishment after getting to the front, however, and she did not need it She mnde a pretty run home, and won quite easily in i leaving uvnamite. Kl dorado and Niniua to make an exciting fight for tne place-money, ihe filly fell back beaten at the furlong pole, out the other two remained neck and neck up to the wire, where Stewart lifted Eldorado out first by a head. SUMMARY.

The Cnyame Stakes Handicap for all ages; $10 eacrt, aaura; iu aecuuu; one lillie. J. B. Hasan's ch. Aurelia.

Alccrine-iianta Lucia, 3, Hamilton. 110 B. Hally'sb. El I orado. Wbeatley-Electra.

3. Stewart. lOOpoands 2 A. cooper rlK. c.

iiynanute, Joe Hooker-Chestnut Belle. 3. lod pounds B. C. lially's ch, Nliiena.

Jim Brown-Nancy Hubbard. 3, William. 83 pounds A. l'lxley's ch. g.

Betsy Joe Hooker-Amanda, 6, Cooper, 110 pounds. M. Storn's ch. c. Grover Clevelandl Monday- Robin Girl, 4, Holloway.

00 pounds 0 ime. Betting Aurelia, 8150; field, 10; Dynamite, S0. Anrelia, 4 to 5: Dynamite. 5 to Ninena and Bety 4 to El TKjrado, 10 to Grover Cleve land. 19 to 1.

French Mutuclles paid 9 60. THE FOCRTH RACK. The only real cup race that the coast boasts was down as the wind up, yclept the Pacific Stakes was down lor the finale. The band Plaved scraps from 1 The Merry War." and there was merry war in the betting ring. Every- rxxiy wanted at i.gi a nine sometuiug on tne the event, and tne auctioneers, mutual reel ters and book-makers' ticket-writers had all they could attend to for some time.

The prom inent rauaiaates were Argo, liinetie aud iloon light, the latter a hot favorite. Ail looked fit aud the bet Mrs looked with all their eyes as the preliminary parade was made in front of the aland, liinetie was in blinkers and looked as tine as she ever did. Moouiight was happy, aud the tact that Hamilton was up served to add to her backers' confidence. At last the tend-off was and the double circuit was commenced with the Todd colt in trout and Binette on the trail. Moonlight was a murk for Moute Cristo, who hung to her in wuatever potution she took.

First they were clobe on the leaders; then tuey dropped back in the buuch, and tiually took up the rear, with Todd first Binette second, and Mooulisht and Monte Cristo on the trail, running easily tinder pull, they passed the wire the first time. The mare weut to the front on the backstretch. and this was the sig nal for all to exert itiems -i ves. Argo, juonre, Moonheht and Binette made the turn neck and neck, aud thundered down the stretch the same wav. Moonlight and Binette drew away, and it all looked to be Moonlight's when the draw- ste was reached.

Whips were plying most in diisiriouslv. and suddenly a cut seemed to catch Monte Cristo in tne ri-ht spot for he shot out and downed the favorite by a head. Areo fol lowing bim, so that he was not half a lencth from Mooulight It was a great finish, and the time 3:30 showed that It was not a mere ex Li bit ion gallop that the horses had to give. summary: The Pacific Stakes For all aces. S0 each.

25 forfeit, or 10 if out on April 1st. with 750 added, 'f whicu lou to Uie second, tnira to aave stake; hree-year-Mj to carry tH) pounds four-year-olds 104 pounds; or wvr 114 pounds: sex allowances. Two miles. L. ii.

Todhiiuter's cb. c. Moite Crlto, King-A 4, Schlulim, lot lb 1 W. M. Murray's b.

Moonlight, Thad bteveaa-Twt-liKbt. 4. Hamilton, 10:1 lb. 'A B. C.

Haley's b. g. Argo, Patsy Duffy-Neva Winter, 4, Stewart. 105 lbs 8 Maliese Villa Stables b. m.

Binette, Billet-Mlrah, a. Kr Ir. 10S lbs 4 D. J. McCarthy's ch.

C. II. Todd, Joe Hovker- lUvv 3. Nk-kerson, tH) Inv D.J. MiCtrthy's ch.

f. Adeline, Liiquirer-Ana- lyne. 3, Novice, a ins Time. 8:30. Betting Moonlight, 100; Field, 70; Argo, 60.

ALoonitgni, even mum-, to 1 each: Monte c-rialo ana u. IL Toaa, to a each; Adeline, 10 to 1. French Mutueues paid 9 73 ju. Th band rlared the "Tallr-Ho" gallon: the draps and carriages rolled away, and the day was over. An Knterprisina Tonne Man.

sidnev Brahaney. a youngster not yet out of his teens, broke into an empty house on Har rison street yesterday and took away all the lend pipe he could cut loose. He was arrested late yesterday afternoon and charged with bur- in the seconu degree. Trappers' Oil. Cures Rheumatlsa.

Williams. C. Wilson, It B. Sequel to the Del Monte Conflagration. ex-mahcer mmm arrested.

The Authorities Positive of Eis Guilt. A SHOETAGE IS HIS ACCOUNTS. The complete destruction by fire of that famous summer resort and grand masterpiece of modern architecture the Hotel del Monte on the night of the 1st inst, occasioned gen eral comment throughout the country and was sincerely regretted by the residents of both continents who had been sheltered beneath its expansive roof. But the sensation caused by the disastrous conflagration in the quiet little town of Monterey was scarcely more broad and pronjunced than that produced yesterday by the announcement of the arrest of E. T.

M. Simmons, the former manager of the hostelry on a charge of arson. A dispatch from San Jose was received in this city during the afternoon stating that Simmons had been taken into custody by Detective John Cnrtin, and was in confinement in a room in the Lick House. Subsequently he was taken aboard a train bound for Monterey, and was re-moveU to that town and lodged in the local jail, where he will await examination in default of bail, which has been fixed at $40,000. The arrest of Simmons was as sudden as it was unexpected.

It was widely rumored that the Del Monte fire received its origin from the torch of an incendiary. All the circumstances incident to the conflagration gave conclusive evidence of this fact The fire broke out simultaneously in several parts of the building. It was soon apparent that the waterworks had been tampered with by some one who thoroughly nnderstood the whole system. The pressure was reduced by the opening of a wasteway, and to guard against that being remedied, the hose, with which the hotel was lavishly supplied, was disjointed and the screws on the couplings so battered up that they could could noi be united. The day after the Hre F.S.Doutyof the Pacific Improvement Company requested Detective John Curtin to make an investigation and discover, if possible, the persons who had 6et fire to the building.

Suspicion at first rested on several employees of the l.oteL It was thought that a number of the servants were dissatisfied on account of the change in the management and adopted this fiendish means of gratifying their lust for revenge. Subsequent developments, however, caused the detective to devote considerable attention to Mr. Simmons, and he obtained a clue which he worked until his investigation culminated in the arrest of the ex-manager. Among other thiug3 the detective learned that when Simmons was deposed In favor of George Schonewald on the 1st inst, the former spoke most bitterly abont his discharge, and said that he had been treated badly. Moreover, it was suspected that Simmons was short in his accounts, and it was surmised that he had bu.ned the hotel hoping to destroy the books and thereby cover up all evidence of his guilt.

The cash-book and register journal which contained the key to the receipts of the hotel were missing. On last Wednesday these volumes were found buried in a mass of debris. They were given in the hands of experts and. it is said, unon close scrutiny they discovered that Simmons had failed to account This discovery was accepted as additional evidence of Simmons' guilt. But the officers of the company were still loath to cause the arrest of a man whom they had always trusted implicitly.

They desired to penetrate his character, aud for this purpose inquired concerning his previous record. Tnis resulted in another startling discovery. It was ascertained that Simmons was a native of New York city, where he first saw the lisht of day in August, 18DI. In childhood he lived Waverly, New Jersey, and also in Oil City, Pennsylvania. When about 21 years cf age he became a clerk in the savings bank of the latter town, and in 1874 his employers caused his arrest on a charge of embezzlement He was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment in the penitentiary.

After serving two years his friends succeeded in obtaining his pnrdon. He afterward came to this Coast and lived for a short time in Oakland. On June 2ti, 1880, he became a bookkeeper at the Hotel del Monte, aud ou April 1. ISoO, he was promoted to the position of manager, vice George Schoen-wald, who succeeded him just one year later, ou the memorable date of the conflagration. SI3ISIONS AKUESTED.

His Sua Jose House Was Watched and He Knew He Was Suspected. Special to the San Jo? April 23. E. T. IT.

Simmons, ex-manager of the Hotel del Monte, was arrested here at 11 o'clock this morning on a charge of arson in causing the burning of that beautiful resort on the 1st of April last The arrest was made by Detective John Curtin, who arrived here on the 10:30 train from San Francisco, accompanied by J. A. Walter, a Monterey constable, and J. A. Clough, an employee of the Pacific Improvement Company at Monterey.

The detective had a warrant for the arrest of Simmons, issued by a Monterey justice, and after getting it countersigned by Jndge Belden, he proceeded to Simmons house, No. 330 Third street, where he found his man. "YOU ARE XT PRISONER." "You are my prisoner," said Detective Curtin when he entered. "On what charge?" asked Simmons, as his face turned a shade or two paler. The detective explained the nature of the charge and Simmons prepared to accompany WISnED TO AVOID THE REPORTERS.

The prisoner begged not to be taken to the city prison or county jail and said; "For God's sake don't let the reporters see me. I don't want anything to do with the fellows." To accommodate Simmons he was taken to the Lick House and placed in a room under guard with a man in the adjoining room, also acting as guard. THE ARREST KEPT QTTIET. The fact of the arrest was kept very quiet, and until about 4 :30 o'clock this afternoon the officers were driving in the suburbs of the city, and at 5 o'clock they left on the Monterey express with the prisoner. Several attempts made by representatives of the press to see Simmons at the Lick proved fruitless, Curtin having left positive orders to allow no one to see him.

The representative of the Exaxiser, however, learned from a reliable source that the detectives claim to have very strong evidence against Simmons, and it is a well-known fact that ever since the burning of the hotel suspicion has been directed against him. PIMMOSS' HOUSE WATCHED BY DETECTIVES. His family removed to this city from Del Monte the day before the fire, and he came the day following that direful event Ever since that time detectives have been watching his house and his every movement HE KNEW HI WAS SUSPECTED. He was aware of the suspicion against him and of the rumors alloat connecting him with the crime. Last Wednesday, when spoken to about it he replied: "I realize that I may be given a good deal of trouble, but I am not afraid of being hurt" He said at that time that he did not deem it wise for him to say anything about the affair, but suggested as he had taken part in fighting two fires at the hotel, it did not seem probable that he would create the one in question.

What seems Improbable to Simmons appears to seem more than probable to those who are uact oi nis arrest WHAT CERTAIN PARTIES SAW AT THTt FIRE. It is said that the officers have eve-witnesses who will swear positively that they saw Simmons walk away from the direction where the tire broke out a lew moments before the smoke was seen. NOT STRAIGHT ON THE BOOKS. When the books of the hotel were recovered from the ruins experts were set to work on them, and a thorough examination, it is said. reveaieu tne lacs inn Simmons was short in his accounts.

This, for obvious reasons, is regarded as very important evidence. AT THE FIRE. Another crrcumstnce which is remarked as very damaging to the is his reputed actions at the Del Monte dnring the progress of the tire. It is said that witnesses will swear thnt he was walking around among the people who. were assisting in the saving of property, fully dressed, with his hands in his pockets, and retieatediy jostled the men in an insolent manner.

THROUGH WITH THE PLACE. When he was almost begged to lend his assistance he shook his head defiantly and said No, I've got nothing more to do with this place. I'm through with it." This when taken in connection with the fact that on the day of the fire Simmons was superseded as manager by Mr. Schonewald is of some importance. SIMMONS' PAST HISTORY.

Ever since the Investigation into the canse of the fire, detectives have been at work on the East history of Simmons, and it is said that they ave evidence which gives him a very blacx record. They have proof that he was once convicted of felony, and that he served a term in a State prison in the East. It also claimed that Simmons, while on a recent visit to Templeton, made a big splurge, and in order to allay Bnspicion said that he was manager of the Del Monte and received 23 per cent of the profits, while as a matter of fact he received but 20O per month. It is said that Simmons came here with the expectation of getting a position as manager of a new lumber company to be started here, but the projectors finding out things which were considered detrimental to him he was disap pointed. THE PRISONER'S FAMILY.

His family consists of a wife and three children. His father is a resident of Los Gatos, but is at present employed in the County Assessors office here. The Examiner representative went to the Simmons residence this evening to seek an in Wealth, Beauty and Fashion at the Track. BREEZY FEKSOm MEATIOX Monte Cristo Wins the of the Year. Event SHASTA, GESALDDTE AND AUEEUA :1 The fourth and last card of the regular programme of the Blood Horse Association's spring meeting was run off at the Bay District Track yesterday afternoon in front of the largest and most swell assemblage the meeting has yet commanded.

Both balconies, the two grand stands, dusty from long misuse, were fairly filled with femininity and escorts, and the spaee between the clubhouse and the track was all too small for the restless patrons that divided, their attention between the horses end the betting stands. Over in the paddock and surrounding the judges' 6tand were countless carriages and equestrians. The turnouts were rich aud mostly private. About them the grass was of the greenest, the wild flowers of the brightest, the birds' songs of the sweetest, and the sunshine the most comfortable. At the club-house the Catling Band enlivened the amusement with cheerful airs, more or less appropriate to the events of the track.

Bonelli's Boston Step march opened the programme, and the rhythm of the tune made a proper accompaniment to the curving of the long Hne of prancing teams as they wound in and out through the snaky turns necessary to reach the fashionable ground inside the track. The racing was fair, sure-thing events were scarce, and as both a society and a sporting event the last day of the races was a big thing. There were no such extremely long waits as on previous days. The gallop for the Pacific Cup was finished by 5 o'clock, so that society could get home to. dinner In good time, and consequently everybody went home well pleased.

Even the long-suffering reporters were happy, as Major Rathbone personally protected them from the shower of peanut shells which the upper balcony is in the habit of bestowing on them, and from the Intrusion in their box of the numerous individuals ho usually crowd them and inflict all manner of incorrect tips and views on them. There was a universal demand for another look at the horses before they pranced on the Eastern circuit and, after consultation with the owners and his brother officers of the association. President Rathbone complied by announcing three extra days next week. Considerable preparation was made for the royal party from Hawaii, but at the last minute a letter was received announcing that the Oakland visit of her Majesty would not be concluded In time to permit her becoming a spectator. The attendance numbered about 6,000.

GAY PARASOLS. The Feminine Element Lends Lilit and Gayety to the Scene. The Princess of Wales rules the fashionable world of women, and she makes the Ascot races the time and place to introduce or show her approval of something already invented by donning it that day. It was to meet the contingency of shielding one's face from the sun's rays, without obstructing other people's vision that the small jointed affair known as a coaching parasol owes its origin, and the coaching parasol flout ishes at arace alongwith the broud-brimmed hat and gay colors declared bad taste for the street or theater. Ingenious woman was not long in taking the hint and a gala day at the races in any of the large cities brings ou a host of parasols, made for the express purpose, and never aired on any otter occasion.

Where more economy must be practiced, a dressy parasol is decked out in gay ribbon streamers, and proudly flaunted in the breeze to hobnob with its more aristocratic predecessor. The result is a muss of bright colors at the races which goes far to make the assemblage a brilliant and pleasing one. Yesterday afternoon was a red-letter day at the racecourse. Never in the annals of its many meets has there been such a splendid array of fine equipages as were drawn up in the sheds and literally lined the roadway to and from the track. E.

J. Baldwin must be given the palm for a fonr-iu-hand turnout. He drove an Kusrlishi Tally Ho coach, with a footman perched up on I were decked in the gold-mounted harness, which took the first prize at the Centennial Exposition. They were made at a cost of $7,500, and are said to be one of the finest sets of harness ever used. Besides the gold mountings, there are numerous monograms, which are the only ornamentation.

Mrs. E. J. Baldwin chaperoned her coachload of gayly dressed ladies and gentlemen, and was as graceful and winning in manner as she was prettily dressed. Her toilet was of golden-brown satin, with an irridescent bead-wrao of exquisite make.

Her bonnet was an imported affair of Peek-a-boo shape, made of fancy straw trimmed witn loops of very narrow picot-edged red ribbons. On the left side was a beautiful cluster of cherries. An elephant's tooth. of amber set with Chinese stones held the cherries in place and corresponded beautifully with the two am-J Der pins iu ner nair. iier parasoi as oi wnite Valenciennes lace lined with red silk and tied with long red ribbons.

Her bouquet was of La France roses with long pendants of red ribbons. Acting on a hint from their hostess, the ladies who accompanied Mrs. Baldwin, wore ribbons, bonnets and parasols of one color that is, each wore but one color and the result was a pleasing break in the general monotony of bonnets and parasols. The colors chosen were red, piuk, lavender, yellow, crushed strawberry, and old gold, and eac'a lady carried a huge hand bouquet, tied with long ribbon ends, to correspond with its general tone. Miss Lucy Conger of Chicago carried a white silk parasol, with pink silk lining; bouquet of bon silene roses, tied with pink satin ribbon.

Miss Stover Old-gold parasol, edged with lace and lined with canary yellow; black lace bonnet with yellow velvet primrose; hand bouquet of Japanese chrysanthemums, tied with narrow picot-edged yellow ribbons. Miss A. H. Bennett Old-gold parasol, with red ribbon pendants; red poipies in bonnet of Chantilly lace: hand bouquet of Jacqueminot roses, tied with red ribbou. Mrs.

Richard Savage, changeable silk parasol of red and gold, tied with red and old gold ribbons. Hand bouquet of Duchess de Brabant roses. Mrs. P. Robson, brown psrasol with white lace cover; bonnet trimmed with crushed strawberry ribbons; hand bouquet of Marechal Niel roses, with toy pendants of crushed strawberry ribbon.

Besides the ladies of the party, Richard Savage and Beuben H. Lloyd were among those who shared the hospitality so bouutifully provided bv the care and forethought of Mr. aid Mrs. Baldwin. A Tally Ho has ample room for a collation, and the top of the box is provided with glasses and an ice-chest P.

A. Finigan also drove a fonr-in-hand, which he managed with admirable skill, and his barouche as filled with ladies, of whom there were none fairer than his charming wife. Mrs. Finigan carried a white silk parasol covered with white silk fringe and lined with Nile green. The other lady In her coach had a beautiful i i i.

i i .1 lined with blue and finished with a deep fail vt amber-colored guipure lace. There were tome pretty little misses among the party, and they carried white lace coachiug parasols. Mrs. Maurice Schmidt carried au cie-gant parasol of fluted brocaded crape, edged with guipure lace. SOME WON OTHERS I)II SOT.

But all Seemed Pleased to be There If a Few Hid Walk Home. Frank Carolan, in a blue suit button-hole bouquet and sweet blush, gave his attention to a bevy of beauty on the club-house balcony after "Won't have to go to the Legislature Bill," chuckled Senator Clunie to Harbor Commissioner English, as he booked a bet of $230 against $500 that Anrelia wouldn't make it with Tom Williams. "Blessed if I won't have to go to Congress, Bill," he murmured in disgust a few minutes later, when Haggin's filly showed to the fore. Senator Spellacy dropped several insurance ducats on Berty aud never winced. Dr.

Keeney staggered under his comnlnl ambition and several mistakes in Paris Mutual, Michael Tarpey wandered about in a speckled-white tie and a rosebud, trying to find out what struck Natilde the other day. Senator Paddy J. Murphy grew meditative as Moonlight shot under the wire some feet to the rear, aud remarked somcthiug about "another Pilot BelL" Sergeant Charley Armager looked sad and lonely after the Pacific stakes. Moonlight was responsible. Charley McDonald thought that things couldnt be fixed as easily as in the Police Court, when Moonlight dropped.

Coroner Stanton and Deputy Murphy did not find it necessary to ring up the dead wagon. They just saved car-fare. The Legislative delegation was out In force. The Senatorial squad displayed signs of wealth. Senator McCarthy wondered how Goucher hit 'em every time.

Assemblyman Martin praved fervently when Geraldine walked off with the Eureka stake. John Boggs, the Coluva statesman, looked very much like adiide in the clubrooiu. John Wilcox, the Mariposa blacksmith, chewed peanuts, told stoiies and blanked the winners. Several times during the day Senator Goucher vras taken for Prince Leopold. He is a descendant of a royal line of Hungarian counts.

Edwin McLean had one advantage over many of these who bet and lost He is a fluent talker of Chinese. E. C. Eccles dropped Interstate Commerce for one day. Haeen Kapiolani and Chinese Notables Society's Contineent.

The proscenium boxes occnpied by Queeu Kapiolani and her royal suite were tastefully decorated with the stars and stripes and the royal Hawaiian flag. The floral decorations in Ihe boxes were superb and beautiful. The royal party arrived shortly after 9 o'clock and remained until nearly 11 o'clock. Between the second and third acts of the opera Manager Charles E. Locke was presented to her Majesty and suite.

An Examiner representative was received by the Queen during the intermission, to whom she stated that she thoroughly enjoyed the production of the opera, and especially was she pleased with the artistic dancing of the dan-tense aud movements of the ballet, for it was in riart, a reminder of the hiila-huLi court dances the Hawaiian eapinl. To the Queen the en-lertaiunieut was entirely new, as it was her first visit to any foreigu country. Princess Liliuokani, who has traveled extensively in nearly all the countries of the world, was particularly enthusiastic over the success the opera. The presence of the Chinese notables created roiisiderable attention, and all eyes were girected toward their box when their presence became known. THB FROSCENICM BOXES.

John W. Mackay. Senator J. P. Jones of Kevada, and liichard Dye occupied proscenium iox A.

Iu box were Miss Flood, Mrs. Yznatja, Miss Flora Low, E. H. Sheldon, Allen St John Bowie and Wintield S. Jones.

Mrs. Theresa Fair, Miss Tessie Fair and J. K. II. Irwin, were in box C.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Sharon, Miss Minnie rorbett. Lieutenant Samuel I).

Sturgis and llarry Tevis were in box P. In box were Ijang Fong Tsan, Chinese ronsul-tieueral; King Owyang, Chniese Vice-Consul; Count Mitkiewit-s of Kussia; Lieuten-aut G. A. Turner, United States Navy; K. T.

Bar-berie of New York and B. A. Stern of Philadelphia. Boxes and H. en suite, were occupied by Queeu Kapiolani, Her Royal Highness Princess l.iliuakaiii.

Prince Kawananakoa, nephew of the Queen; His Excellency Governor c- p-laukea. Colonel H.Boyd aud Consul-General McKiuley of the Hawaiian k'ngdom. Commodore George C. Beckley and wife, olonel S. Nowlein and daughter.

Hiss Malie Nowlein of the Sandwich. Islands were in stage box Al. MEZZANINE BOXES. So. 1 Mr.

and Mrs. J. De Barth Shorb, Miss thorb, Mrs. J. ilenlev Smith.

No. 2 Mr. and Mrs. J. L.

Armstrong and laughters. No, 3 Mrs. David Bixler and party. No. 4 Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Bliss. No. Mrs. J.

Scrocgins, Miss Helena Scrog-lins. Miss Jessie Gwin, Master Julius Scro Xix to Mr. and Mrs. J. Catlow, Miss Phebe tatlow.

No. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neumann, Major tender. No.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Parrott, Miss fevia. No.

9 Mr. and Mrs. Sidney M. Smith, G. L.

J.ansing, J. S. Severance. No. lo Mr.

and Mrs. Jocr-ph A. Donahoe, Hiss Mmie Donahoe, James Donahoe. No. 11 E.

D. Stone and family. No. 12 Mr. and Mrs.

Tibureia Parrott, No. 13 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Schmidt, Mrs. 4.

Lewis. No. 14 W. R. Hearst, F.

H. Bricgs. No. l't G. W.

Leinond and wife, Mrs. Field. No. ll Seymour Locke and wife. No.

17 Hugh M. Burke and wife. No. IS Alex Geissler and wife, W. L.

Pattiani ud wife. No. 19 Clement Bennett and wife, Miss Mary Barrett No. 2 Thomas J. Vivian and mother.

No. 21 Al Iluyuian and wife. Dr. Elkan Cohn, Vtrs. Charles Cohn and L.

O. Gunst No. 22 John B. Dobbs, Miss Lillie Dobbg. IS THE ATJDITORIUX.

Amongst othera were noticed: l.lami, Miss Ella Allen, Miss May Brittan, Mr.and Mrs. "N.J. Beeueu, Mr.and Mrs.C.A Bolton, Mr. and Mrs.L.C. Burling.

Miss Mamie Bates, Miss Bolten, Miss Fannie Trocker. Mrs. Clark Crocker, Miss Fannie I'ulemuo. W. T.

I Atherton, Miss Paisv Alensen.Mr.andMrs. J.K. Brown, Mrs. lollie Beble, Mr. and Mrs.D.JL Bis.sell.Mr.and Mrs.V.A.

Brandt, Mis Lillie Bandiuaii, Miss Tonie Clark, Miss Flora Cluness, Miss Jane Mr. and Mrs. Punchy, Miss Jennie I.itard, Mr. and Mrs. Dodge.

Mr. A airs. If. Tu DeYoung, Mr. and Mrs.

Dorcey, Mr. aud Mrs. M. 11. L.

C. Elliott, Miss Fannie Fair, Miss Tessie Oibbs, Miss Mary jEnley, Mr. and Mrs. It. G.

JFair, Mrs. Theresa Grannis. Col. and Mrs. Grant, ra.

Adair JTavnian. Mrs. AL Hale. Mrs. J.

P. liiester. Mr. and Mrs. A.

C. Ilumniill, John E. I ves, iss May lurboe, Mr. John It. lones, SI iss Miisme lolliue, Mima Nellie Kittle.

Miss Lucia Kiuley, Consul Levy, Mis.s Rebecca Loring. the Misses Liiuili iss Roberta McLaughlin. Mrs. Chas. Mayourd, Miss Leu Mesick, Mi Miller, Miss May Moulton, rs.

'Trunk Jl lust. mi, Mr. and Mrs, N. K. Uvt in, iss Maggie nle.

Miss Josephine IIi uKiiion, Gen. aud Mrs. J. Hoge, Judge Joseph Jarboe, Miss Kate Miss iita Kirketerp, Miss Emelie lw. Miss Flora IjoeKe, JS I r.

Mrs. Seymour Meiiavin. Mrs. Walter Mii-Un, AiUs Amelia Coriuiok. Mlss Lizzie Moultun.

Mrs. J. 11. MeClang, Sir. and Mra.

XI. Mr. and Mrs. E. O'Connor, Mr.

and Mrs. O'Connor, Jliss Mand O'Connor, Miss l.illie Parrott. Mrs, A. M. Peters, Mrs.

Charles Pope, Miss Florence Bobbins, Miss Nita Cornelius Pease, Mr. aud Mrs.R.L. Pnge, Mr. and Mrs.Chai. Pope, Miss ay Kobinson, Mr.

and Mrs. James K. Pcott. Mr. and Hrs.

ir.T. Kchniieiiell, Miss Nettie fshorb, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ie Barth Ptetson, Mrs.

J. B. stetson. Miss wan, Miss Clara hmitb. Mr.

and Mrs. Sid ney M. Ptone, Miss Jennie Htenley, Misstjusie hbeppard.Mrs.A Mrs.JH Ttiylor, Miss Edith Tallant, Mrs. Job a Tallant, Miss Anne Sebniiedell, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Shorb, Miss Smith, Mr. and Mrs. II. stetson. Miss Nellie Stevens, Mrs.

Ned Suwu-hilL Mr. and Mrs. E. B. fliaw.

Miss Nellie StenUy, r.audMr3.B.B. nepparu. Miss Jennie Tallant, Miss Jennie Toner, Miss Lillie Taylor, Mrs. K. J.

Wilber. Mrs. Laura Winn, Mr. and Mrs. R.

Winn, Miss Lulu Wifngenbeino, Henry Younger. Miss Maud Wilshire, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Weller. Miss Tjtnra Ward, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs.

M.l. AN ATTEMPT AT BULLDOZING. Which a Democratic Officer Successfully Resisted. Albajjt (N. April 23.

An exciting scene took place in the Senate yesterday. Governor Hill had sent a message proposing to withdraw the names of Messrs. Baker and Rogers as nominees for Railroad Commissioners and to resubmit the names of Messrs. Armstrong and Buckbee, which he had before withdrawn because they had been "hung up" and not acted Upon. It was charged in debate by Republican Senators at the time of the withdrawal, that the Governor was not sincere iu making the nomination, and if the names had been allowed to remain they would have been acted upon.

It Was known thflt in vi-tprilv' mnsin tha Governor would reproach the Senate' for failina to a large nnmwr ol nominations iade fv him durine the session The Republicans were determined not to have Ihe message read, and just before the Governor's fceeretary made his appe ranee Senator Haines, a Republican, moved to adjourn. The roll-call was in progress on the motion When the Governor's mess.tge arrived. The Democrats accused Mr. Raines of Intending to freeze out the message, and demanded tiiat the document be received. Raines insisted that nothing was in order except to finish the toll call.

The presiding officer, Lieutenant-Governor Jones, ordered the Senate Clerk to receive the jnessasre and read it. The Clerk refused, and the wildest confusion ensued. Senators ou both s.des fairly howling In their excitement Lieutenant-Governor Jones sent his private Clerk to the Governor's Secretary for the message, and again ordered the Clerk to read it The Clerk again ignored the order, whereupon the Lieutenant-Governor, amid the angry cries of the Republicans and the applause of the Democrats, calmly read the message through, though not a word could tie heard. Amid the din cries of We will have you impeached 1" were heard from the Republican tide, as the Lieutenant-Governor finished the reading. Several Republ can Senators then made violent speeches threatening impeachment and denouncing the Lieutenant-Governor's action as the most arbitrary viola ion of JarUamentary law ever witnessed in a legis- A Democratic Senator vigorously defended the presiuing officer and thanked him for refusing to allow a bulldozing party trick to be carried out The Lieutenant-Governor attempted to make an explanation of his course, but was hooted at so vigorously that he could not proceed, and the Republicans then began to leave the chamber.

me Lieutenant-Governor twice again appealed to tne courtesy of the Senators to hear liim, bnt the members of the majority filed out witnout needing nis worus. Finally the Lieutenant-Governor satd that be-tnir denied the opportunity to explain he would pimply stand by his action, which he considered proper. He then declared the Senate ad journed. There was much talk last evenine nmontr the Republican politicians in favor of having the Assembly offer articles of impeachment against the Lieutenant-Governor, but as the Republicans have not a two-thirds majority in the Sen ate it is not consiaereu probable that sucn action will be taken. It is likely the majority will pass a resolution af censure and the mutter will then be dropped.

The Lieutenant-Governor and his Demneratie ripporteiB claim that the action of to-day was fclearly correct, as there is a rule of the Senate mat a message iroiu tne Governor shall be re-t ei ved at once, no matter what business is pending before the Senate when it is oU'ered. SIMMONS JAILED. He Claims to Be Innocent of Incendiarism ami Kmbeulement Special to the Ex aminf.r. i Monterey, April 23. E.

T. M. Simmons, formerly manager of the Hotel del Monte, who was to-day arrested in San Jose by Detective Curtin and Deputy Sheriff Walter of Monterey, arrived here by to-night's train and has been locked up in the City Jail until Monday, when he will be brought before Judge WestfalL Mr. Delmas has been retained as counsel by Simmons. He was taken to the St Charles Hotel on his arrival, and after supper decided to accord an interview to the Examiner's correspondent The prisoner is decidedly nervous and fidgety, and his eyes frequently fill with tears.

During the ride on the train and while before the magistrate here he assumed a careless look and attempted to brave affairs out, but begged Detective Curtin not to make a show of him in the streets of Monterey or San Jose. His bail is fixed at $40,000, and hia friends cannot rally rouud him before Monday. He will have to remain till then in very uncomfortable quarters at the Monterey jaiL. the jail guarded by policemen. As this building is the one from which a prisoner walked away the other evening, Simmons will be guarded by four policemen, who will watch him regularly.

Mr. Simmons said to the representative of the Examiner that it was useless interviewing him, that he knew nothing about the fire, except that he worked hard to put it out MR. SIMMONS PROCLAIMS HIS INNOCENCE. Where were you, Mr. Simmons, when the fire was discovered? "In the office writing a letter, and I was one of the first to endeavor, at the ribk of my life, to extinguish the flames." "Have you any theory or idea as to how the fire originated?" "Koue whatever that amounts to anything, but I believe that the office fireplace must have had something to do with it" Why is it that you are suspected?" "That I cannot say.

I bave been in the company's employ for some years, and there have been other fires in the Hotel del Monte before, and at all of these I worked hard, just as I did at this last unfortunate one, and I can prove clearly my innocence of this charge. I can show that it was impossible for me to bave been where the fire originated. NO SHORTAGE IN HIS ACCOUNTS. "The rumor is that you were short in your accounts, Mr. Simmons?" That is absolutely false.

I had settled up with the incoming manager, and as the books of the hotel are reported to have been saved, they will show that my accounts were correct to the last cent." Here Mr. Simmons thought he had said enough and the interview was concluded, SWORN STATEMENTS. Colonel Crocker Speaks of Them Bat Will Not Tell Their Contents. F. S.

Douty of the Pacific Improvement Company is the gentleman who enlisted the services of the detectives for the purpose of ferreting out the perpetrators of the terrible crime, if it is indeed a case of arsou. He also had direct control of the Hotel del Monte, and watched with eager interest the investigation prosecuted by the detectives. When an Examiner reporter expressed a de sire to obtain all possible information relative to the arrest of Simmons, and the various circumstances that caused suspicion to rest on him, Mr. Douty smiled biaudiy for a few moments, and then en expression of deep reflec tion suffused his countenance. I am sorrv," he finally replied, that I am constrained from speaking on this subject I woul i like to tell you all about this affair, but I hav been instructed to observe strict reticence and the same is true of every member of the company.

District Attorney Tut'le of Monterey bas made a special request of the officers of the compunv not to divulge any of the facts of the case, for the reason that by so doing they might expose important evidence, and thereby familiarize Simmons with the Hue of defense that is necessary for him to pursue. Besides the company is not disposed to prejudice his case. It is earnestly hoped that he is able to vindicate himself. Since he entered the service of the company he has always proved diiisrent, honest and faithful, and his former employers would fain believe him innocent until the contrary is thoroughly proven." When did you become aware of the fact that be had borne an unsavory reputation before hia arrival on this Coast was asked. Not until subsequent to the tire at Monterey.

He was employed by the company upon good recommendations." "What occasioned his discharge from the hotel Mr. Doufy hesitated some time before replying. "I do not believe," he said, "that he was deposed for committing any offense, out then during the examination his conduct as manager will be thoroughly ventilated, and perhaps there may be some interesting developments. However, I believe that his removal was deemed advisable owing to Mr. Schoenewald's superior ability as a manager." When was Simmons first suspected of being the incendiHry Not until several days after the conflagration.

It was at first thought that the torch was applied by dissatisfied employees, and the detectives began the investigation for the purpose of discovering their identity. They soon received information which pointed to Simmons as the guilty person. It was then that they began to inquire concerning his record, and found that he had once been imprisoned for embezzlement." Mr. Douty absolutely refused to give any further information concerning the arrest But, in response to a query, he declared that Simmons occupied a room in the hotel on the nizht of the fire, aud intended to depart, on the following day. He has since been living with his family in San Jose, and soon expected to enter into the rel estate business.

He has been kept under constant surveillance, but made no effort to escape. "lean only say," said Col. Fred Crocker, "that we did not. arrest Mr. Simmons without having sufficient evidence to warrant it The character of the fire made it plain that it was of an incendiary oricin and everything has been done ta ferret out the perpetrator.

District Attorney Tuttle, of Monterey county, and persons in our employ have been busy iu collecting evidence and in taking the sworn statements of some of the guests and a number of the help." Have you the sworn statement of any per son who says he say Mr. Simmons set fire to the hotel." I do not know, as I have only heard of the character of some of the evidence." When was suspicion first directed against Simmons?" "The very next day. and had we been dis posed to act hastily we would have arrested him before he went to San Jose the day after the fire." Is it not a fact that owing to the belief that all was not straight in Mr. Simmons' cash accounts that suspicion was directed against him. In the first place?" "1 ao not tbinc so.

No. Mr. Simmons never was manager, but only temporarily filled the position. When the hotel was first opened he became bookkeeper. Later on the position of chief clerk was Kiven him, and often he was left in charge.

He was simply acting manager np to the time of the fire. As long atro as last September an agree ment was made with Mr. SchocneMald to become manager this spring." 11 ave not tne casn-Dooic ana tne other dooes found in the ruins the first of week been examined by experts?" I think so." "Do the banks show Mr. Simmons to be be hind in his accounts?" Mr. Crocker smilinelv remarked that for the present the question was too leading in its nature.

"It is hardly right" said he, "for me to tell you anything about the matter. Let it all come out in court. I understand the preliminary examination is set for Monday, either at Salinas or Monterey. I have no desire to prejudice Mr. Simmons case." Mr.

Crocker further stated that he was informed that D. M. Delmas had been engaged by Mr. Simmons to defend him. WARY Tliey Evade Questions Pat with, View to Klicitlnc Knot.

An Examiner reporter detailed to hunt np and interview men who had been employed in the hotel at the time of the fire, succeeded ia surmounting the innumerable obstacles thrown in his way by their friends, and in catching a large number in their favorite haunts, and several even when they had retired for the night Tom Butler, who was a waiter on the officers of the hotel, appeared quite disconcerted when approached, and on being asked what he knew about the origin of the fire, said: "I don't know anything. I was down town when it happened." Wen, what do you think?" "I can't say." "What have yon heard others, who were employed in the hotel, say?" "I can't state anything more," and nothing further being elicited, the reporter proceeded to M. Norton's quarters. Norton was emploved as waiter on Simmons and his family and was surprised to hear of the arrest. I know nothing about the origin of the fire I had finished my work and gone to bed, and was fast asleep when it broke out" sMd he.

I saw Simmons working as hard as any one else to put out the fire." "You don't know what he had been doin previous to the discovery No." "You have heard of no one who Is said to have seen him do anything suspicious?" "No. If they had they would have stopped him pretty quickly. HGRSFOflD'8 ACID PHOSPHATE Gives Sutlafaof DR. S. Nichols, Bellows Falls.

Vk, says: I have used it and it gives good tin were slightly antiquated and off color, they served to keep the sun from tanning his delicate hands. When Jerry Yonng reached for a book on the races he got hold of a cheap edition of Hoyle. Charles Squires is an amiable young man. He dresses in the hight of fashion and makes himself very agreeable with the fair sex. There are two ways from the clubhouse balcony: one was crowded and two charming young ladies were endeavoring to push their way through the crowd.

Charley, like an old-time knight, removed his hat and auDroaehed them. Ah, fair ones, I beg pardon, ah, but if yon will come this way you will not be crowded," he remarked gallantly. "Thank you, kind sir, but we love to be squeezed," they replied, making the blushing Charley a deep obeisance and then turning their backs upon him. I B. Goodwin, the Portland, Oregon, horseman, will leave for home on Monday.

Leon Weill opened a bottle of champagne during the intermission between the third and fourth races. Dick Pease, notwithstanding the advice of his friends, clung to the wheel of fortune throughout the afternoon. Adolph Spreckels was In the time-box and held his watch on the racers. District Attorney Stonehill said that Anrelia would be the winner in the third race, which proved to be true. Fred W.

Sharon, wife and party were an Interesting party in the Directors' stand. William Alvord, President of the Bank of California, thought that the races were the best ever run in San Francisco. Walter H. Maxwell, the wealthy young capitalist of Los Angeles, was enthusiastic over the races. John D.

Spreckels grieved at the fact that Queen Kapiolani was unable to attend the races. Jim McCord was heard to remark that horse-racing was better than superintending a cable-street car line. The various courts must be adjourned for this auspicious day," remarked a well-known attorney, as he noticed the presence of the numerous legal luminaries at the track. Sam Shortridge said that he would rather see the races than attend at the Felton-Sullivan contest. The robust form of Con O'Connor was a conspicuous one at the meeting.

if. S. Seymour wife and party were prominent in the grand stand. Manager Thome of the Grand Hotel ornamented a beautiful black horse. The Presidio officers turned out en masse and were conspicuous by their shining uniforms.

W. J. ivigan took a needed rest from his arduous work in the straw bail bond cases. T. Lunderhouse thought that attending the races was better than prospecting for gold, even if he did take out $000,000.

Tom Williams watched the races very closely and came out a decided winner. Haudsome W. W. Foote as usual was the object of an admiring lot of ladies. Chris Buckley and his attendants were present Carlcton Coleman made an excellent starter.

Governor Pound of Wisconsin was seen to be very interested in conversation with a young lady. Dr. Meares was not on a health-seeking expedition. Alfred J. Seligman was there as usual.

Dr. George aud wife drove on the course with a handsome team. K. Porter Ashe and William Ashe were In hopes that Binette would at least get a place. Several prominent Sacramentaus were in attendance.

Judge Wallace, accompanied by Mrs. J. Mervyn Donahue, Miss Millie Ashe and Ryland Wallace, were in the grand stand. Christopher Greeu of Sacrameuto was there. E.

J. Swift of the Pac fic Ocean House, Santa Cruz, came up to witness the races. Miss Hattie Crocker and her intended, Mr. Alexander, attended the races, and were the objects of all eyes. George S.

Ladd, wife and were the occupants of one of the haudsoniest turnouts there. J. K. Newton, the Australian horse-importer, was on the track in a handsome landau aeconi- 1 i i ltv novpnil nnrllrnlir frtanti. T- His Kxcelleucy Governor laukea and Colonel J.

11. Boyd of he royal Hawaiian party attended the races. The snort ivas nothing new to Colonel Boyd, but his the Governor, was much delighted with the entertainment Among the vast throag migut Lave been noticed the following named: Alvord, Wm. and wile Ash. R.

Porter Ash, Miss Millie Ackerman, ciias. Ash. Wm. Adams Doctor Bennett, Mr. Pennett.

Clement Ball. W. 11. Kucklev, Chris Bibb, Daniel BupKer. Martin Baird.

Brandt. J. K. Bennett, P. W.

Bristol, W. IX. T. Barry, S. Arluicer, I has.

Ash, Mrs. Wm. AUer, Moses Austin, Joseph Lennet. MaJ. 2d TJ.

S. lavalry Beckley. O. C. Hawaii BosHintui, Will T.

J. IlaWwin. K. J. Maniberper.

General Baird, Y. Bans, J. W. Buckwell. C.

Bemis, 1L Brown, J. W. CarrolL J. D. and family Coieoian, William T.

aud party Coiemnn, Carlcton CaMerly, Gus Crittenden, O. S. Cummins, Kdward tliff, L. "Carii-ile, L. Culberson, J.

Crocker. IT. 8. Coleman. Kvan Carrey.

Kdmuud, French lonsul Clint.m, Dr. and wife Cochrane, It. J. Convy, Dan Coffin. 1L Chittenden, O.

W. Carnell, J. R. Donahue, Feter J. Dequanla, Count I'luniO'id.

General W. II. Dnscoll, Jerry and party Uonahup, r. Mervyn Donnovan, John Duncan, CM. Dunn, D.

J. Irake, J. R. Dixon, Commodore lonovan. u.

II. Dorr, Mr- Charles Pent, Ned Iavls, Fred Davis, J. Dagsett. A. Daintritlfce, M.

Knglish, J. N. and wife Estes ley. Dr. tlllott, I.

Fox, Geo. IT. Foote, W. V. Fartto, 11 A.

Friedlander. Carrie Fermison, V. Fanger, C. M. Gavigan, W.

J. Goouyear, W. It. Goye, Dr. and wife Grilliih.

Cu.t. MiLea (taunnn, Col. Jos. Golzter, Henry Garvey, J. English.

W. IT. Edgar, Win. M. Fletcher.

W. H. Felton. C. N.

Kay, Philip I'lournev, CoL Forse, F. A. Fanger, M. Goneher, Senator O. S.

of Mariposa Green, Chrljtopher, of sicrameiito Godfrey, Cbas. (ilenviile, H. Graham, A. E. Wiener, Dleles.

Dealer, Captain M. A. Hamilton, ilaly. B. Dull, M.

II ng, Charles. Hawkins. .1. K. Holmes, Ned.

11 ertict, Maurice. Hooker. Mr K. C. llager, Hon, John S.

liuag. Colonel J. P. Iaukeau. Governor C.

Jacobs. Lontea. Jackson. Charles. Jacobs, Mrs.

N. Keonv, Georee S. King, Mrs. Charles i. it lit, George 6.

Kelly, J. Keety, Con. Ilayward, Alvtnza. Hassey. Frank Hart, Henry.

Humbert. 4iw. Hickox. Warrea Huliiiian. James.

1 1 George. HuuJiinson, Jerry. Morion, R. Harris. II.

W. Hart. L. It Sandwich Islands. Jackson, W.

B. Johnson, Colonel R. S. Kine. William O.

Kilnrairr, J. Kelly. K. P. lvcnnter, K.

R. Kershaw, F. Levy. 1L and wife. I.evinoiir, ts.

wile and Lunderhouse, T. Levi, David Ivi. Jacob Ijuiritig. illiara I-evy, Judije Leach, L. Locker, Richard Leonard, J.

31., wife and family Len euoakn. Jno. 1-ove, J. Lord. Lawlrr, Judge Lees.

Cnpt.nm I. W. Lambert. William P. Lumw.tld, M.

Ladd, II. W. Maxwell, Walter IL oflMerker, Fred I.OS Anreies Mnrer, Frank t'artey, Dan and fam ily McCord, James Martin, John Meagher. Thomas F. Jr.

Mtars. D.iotor Murphy. Al Marks. Jos. Mi-regor, Jack Nowlein, CoL NKpilialy, Jos.

Neaiou, J. O'CVinnor, Con O'ConaelL i- J. Farrott, Mrs danshter found. of is. l'irne.

Then. H. Popper. iss Clara Pea-e. Dick lt.xl-v.

A. Mills, W. 11 Murphy, Capt F. J. Morion, M.

Morris. Kdwarri Mc('thiui, John, CoL Mee. Mas ti, G. W. Mel A.

Mutliieson, 1'eter Neal, Charles S. Nelson, Percy Nimocks, A. O'Dca, Martin Parrott. John Pace, Hamilton Popper, Si rs. Ilxley, Robert Pipen.

Jamea Poiupletz, it. Pardee, L. Capt. wife, Oakland Rosette. Ml Kose, Andrew Kuddiok.

W. J. Kvan, Paddy Ilesd. A. G.

Kosenger. F. swift. E. Santa Crux i-huri, John Smith.

J. L. Rann. George Kose.ibr(t, Joe Ray. Kol-ert Reynolds, F.

X. Robinson. W. E. Shaln, Jcsph imith.

A.J. tonomm, VT. 3. i on I. Jodie and family stoneulll.Majjr t.

B. and wile sscrivner and wife Fred V. and party spreckels, J. It. and wue rtoe.

W. W. Sliortridire. K. M.

Slmrr.n. Fred W. wife Kpreckel. l.us and party Skelly. Michael Stewart, Dr.

tanton. Dr. J. Smith. H.

C. Shufter, Judge McM, Toohv, Judise D. J. W. Tirsh.

Mr. TolaiMt Chaa. O. 1 rumbn, laac Todd, Geo. wife and party Van Ness, Frank Wnlkington.

Thomas William. Tom Wullace, Ryland Wright, Volney Wiuuer, Benjamin nuvier. Thomas J. SeUg-mari, J. -Rockwell, L.

K. sach. Lililu Smith, Ned of Sacramento Taylor, Colonel Stewat and wife Tir-n. Mrs. TownMnd, W.

It. Tarpev, M. Oakln'd Taylor, W. L'uger. Frank Valersln, Count Weill, Leon Wallace, Judge Jose WiKiow ard, Robeit This, briefly.

Is the situation, and the opinion of all true friends of ibe Stale text-books, and appears to he comnil.lee sh ulJ he acted 011 at All assertions and professions of good Intention are of no value, and tbe do nut intend to wait nntil tbe books are needed and wa iting beiore showing the situation to the people. And as to I be after onioem nation to hich Mr. 11. tilt agrees to submit without murmuring, we fail to see bow that ill remedy the evil all. it is d.me.

Let Mr. ili.ist simply do his duly lutelligeutly and a -lively, ami wets til tie prepared to give him ail the praise he may merit, but Judging tne future by the past, we must rest on the conclusion formerly r-a litsi omil convinced by action tiiat onr present suiMTitiSend-ent ol Public Instruction Is in sympathy with tbe scheme of publication Of COM. ON tiT-BOOKs OF L. A. eiS, a.OFL TWO BLAZES.

Tinder Roxes Gnlteil on S'euart Street and a Fire on TLaactora Street. At IO o'clock List evening an alarm of, fire was turned in from box No. St, at Mission and Steuart streets, by E-ia ard BoyLta of Morse's Patrol. It as in a dangerous dis'rict. and is a moment the depcnuient responded.

The buildiugs in the vicinity were all lwo-slrv frames and Very dry. rt hen first discovered the Maze wr.s'in the lacksm.th t-ln-p of I. Burns. No. 1H Steuart street, it spread thence cast sud west as far as No.

1 fit one direct ion end Nt. "2 in tne other. S. le GL Mock and pump maker, was injured extcns.vely by i re ami waTcr, 111s entire p.ace tcing gustC'i. was IL G.

Wuite's ebip chandler estab lishment, wbien is w. buck-Yam Co. of No. nieuutacturcrs of ship stwes and tiuware. sufTcred severely, the roof if it efcl ib.is.'iment caving in.

John saloon. No. Ill, was injured principally ty water. Wiiiiatn sinj ji.iucr st jo. was almost eiitneiv t-urnel out.

Charles lis ter's fhie fai torv et No. 1- was altme-t wholly destroyed. ild A spear of No. 14. tinsmiths, were injured extensively by lire and water.

The entire loss is estimated al So.d, ptacit-cally covered by tnsurauce. Oobiue a as insured for of which the Sew Zea land Insurance Coniimuy had The other insurance could not be learned. While ascending a lad icr of Nol Hi the hose got looee fr.oa Ihe firemau, throa ing Mike Hart of Truck N-n. to the ground, breaking bis leg. He wastreate at the Receivinir Hospilai.

In an hour the flames were under control! It waa reported that a woman was in a ccrfsitt room over Wild i. Spear's, aud officcrCockrili quit kly rushed up the i-tairway, and smashed in tne dir. He found no female, but rescued a clock. While the Sieuart-atreet lire as ratting, an alarm was turned in from box ls4 for No. 4 Langtou t-treet.

It was a two-str- frame occupied as a dwelling and junk store, aud owned bv Mrs. Londou. The damage amounted tfoO. Engineer Riley attended, while Chief Sv-anneli remained at the loruier fire. MEXICAN POLITICS.

Great Interest Taken In the Kesalt or the Klectlon In Sonora. Nog ales (A. April S3. There Is a good deal of excitement here and all over Sonora, Mexico, over the contest for the govcrnerahtp of Sonora. The politicians are hard at work and the contest will be the most spirited ever known in that State.

It is a pretty sure thing that there will be much blood shed. Governor Torres, however, althonch workinc hard for his party. Is exerting ail his power to prevent trouble. The candidates for gubernatorial honors are Jose M. Mtorena of aud Colonel Loren so Torres of the Mexican army.

It now looks as though the la'tcr will be elected. The election takes place ou next Sun day. Msvtorena Is a capitalist, and a man of great influence, but be is not much of a statesman and somewhat flat in diplomacy, and forthat reason the class of Mexicans wbo favor tne American style of progress are against bim. Iu case Colonel Torres is eleclcd liie same friendly relations between the United States and Mexico ill exist as they have i-ince the election of Governor Litis E. Torres.

In Mexico a Governor cauuot be re-elected to a consecutive term. Imring Luis TE. Torres term as Governor much capital has beeu iuvested in the mines in that country by Americans, and that is why they take so much Interest in the coming election. Governor Torres lias been appointed a member of Congress from the State of sinaloa. LOCAL BREVITIES.

Extra mfnee pies. Swain's, 213 Sutter street patsy Hogan's sporting house, 12 Ellis street Gent's eslf shoes, sll styks. 2 SO. worth 5, at Lesser 4oti Kearny t-, near pine. Best Turkish.

Russian, also electric and sul phur baths at the 11a mmuin, 11 impout st. One death from diphtheria was reported yes terday r.t the Heaittt oilice and aUo five new cases of tbe disease. The San Francisco Mlcpoacoplcal Society bas passed resolutions of reict lo Uie memory of tne late 1111am Fhrht hundred Immirrsnts arrived In the S'ate during the past week, the most of whom settled in the northern counties. No mail arrived yesterday from any of the Atlantic States, as there was a failure lo con nect with the overland train at Chicago last Monday. New- is ihe time to purify tbe blood, for at other season is tbe body so sosceptible to benefit from medicine.

Tbe peculiar purifying and reviving qualities of Hood's Sarsaparilla are Jnst wbst are needed to expel disease and fortlir the sys em against tne debilitating enVcts of mild weather. Kvery year Increases the popularity of Hood's KarsapariP-a, for it Is Just what people need at this season. It Is the 1.1. al spring medicine. If you hive never tried It? do so, and you wli! beconTlaced of its peculiar merit.

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1 ana now 65 years cf age, and have had sa? rhenm or tetter since I was 14. making fifty years orsunVring. Having now used three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla I End myself entirely cured. This medicine baa done for me what all other medicines which I have tried failed to dx I hope others ho rafter as I did alii try the medicine and be cured." 11. Lkk.

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