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1i -IT 13 12 AS Y- ui toeir conctrjr vsnottia not laa to fi IV. portfolio iX To keep ia line the 'mardx of Eecoce pbscribdr for, TK your docTstJ' i 11 VOI XXX VII, 'v i OAKLAKD, EVEIII1IO, JUIfB 5, 1894. 126 i -v-wrv? ire" MM: I 1 iJJ I I fill CODNTED. 00T. XfiETEST.

ARIIBD PEACE, i 'j. A GLEAN SWEEP; 1 Mm WILL BE LHSBBD. BwewaMawaeneeaBB. Ctrnles HeitbaotEut Oallani Deal Ho Had tha Town's Interest at Heart FNnlMt Flgim Is Hi Clljs 1119 Passes inj, Charles Newton, the well, known capitalist, died ot heart disease at his residence on Hanover avenue, Peralta Heights, yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. announcement will occasion shock to ths many friends of the deceased, because it is only a few days since they saw him about the streets at tending to business in.

hia own unobtrusive manner. The deceased was in his 63th year. He was a native of Nottingham, Eng. He immigrated to this country about forty years ago and established himself in the mercantile business in San Francisco. He was sminsntly successful in his operations, and retired from active pursuits shoot twenty years ago, baying established bis home on one of the most beautiful sites on the east hore of LakeMerritt He was the first man to build a road, on the east margin of that beaatifal sheet of water.

Several months ago he deeded to this city a atrip of land bordering the lake with the proviso that the same Was to be granted for a drive as a continuation, of Lake Shore avenue. The grading has almost been completed, having been done by citizens, the wages of whom came from the fund for the benefit of tbe unemployed. Mr. Newton served one year in the City Council and commended himself to the people by his intelligence and probity. Mr.

Newton has never been rated among the very rich men of the city. He was, however, beyond all suggestion of the necessity of again entering upon the battle of life. He was of a modest, retiring disp osition, a keen observer of things, a man of positive convictions upon all important subjects and greatly devoted to the advancement of the city. He leaves a widow and two grown np daughters. Tbe fnneral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

A NICE CLEAN-UP. Annie E. Gadsby Wins Her Breach of Promise Case. San Joss, Juae 5. In the Superior Court thia morning, breach of promise suit of Annie E.

Gadsby against Luis L. Arguello, tbe defendant confessed judgment for tbe full amount asked by the plaintiff. Buy of execution was granted until June 11th. Defendant yesterday filed a petition in insolvency. His schedule shows no assets practically.

After he had become engaged to Miss Gadsby, and but a short time before the wedding was to hare come off, he married Mias 8 pence. Hence the suit His wife is said to be a rich woman. CROCKER-RUTHERFORD. Tbe Brilliant Event Tskee Placa in Nsw York, New Yobk, June 5. At St Thomas' Church at noon today Bev.

Dr. John Weiley Brown, rector of St Tnomas', and Bev. Dr. Beed oi Trinity Church, San Francisco, performed tbe ceremony which made Mrs. Emma H.

Rutherford wife of George Crocker, a member of the wealthy San Francisco family of that name. Mrs. Rutherford was Miss Hancbetto of San Jose, Cal. Her father came from California to give her away. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served in the state apartmsnts in the Waldorf.

Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Crocker sail for Europe. IMPRISONMENT. Judgment Given on the Train Stealing Coxeyiles.

Boisx, Idaho, June Judge Eeatty today sentenced the 180 Coxeyites who stole ths Union Pacific train for from thirty to sixty days. General Scha filer was given six. months and the other leaders from thirty days to four months in the various county jails. The rank and file will be imprisoned ia a stockade near Huntington. Iafteied Witn Flara.

LoHDOjr, June 5. The QatetU today publishes a notification that accord ing to a dispatch from the British Minister at Stockholm ths inland of Hong Hong Is infected with plague. Ulnisters ire MM Hail Lcci In Enropi The Italian Portfolio Thrown Up by Crispl. Uopleuut Cop'Jsitloss fcr His Enpercr Bow, Jane 5. la tbe Chamber of Deputies today Premier Crhpi announced the Cabinet had resigned.

The lung reserved his decision in re gard to accepting the resignation. This step is the outcome of the' con ference of the Ministers, who discussed the emaUness of the majority by which Crispi's proposal, bringing about finan cial rexorm, was adopted by the Chamber of Deputies. The vote was 225 to Austria's tsoublx. Loboov, Jane 5. A Vienna dispatch says When the Emperor's train arrived at Bads Pesth Count Apponyi, Count Bcapary, Herr Ugron, the Badt-eal leader, and other members of the Uangartan opposition, were in waiting.

The Emperor entirely ignored them. although he addressed a few words to the Bnrgomaster and the municipal authorities. In well informed quarters the situation is considered serious. The straggle against the encroachments of clericalism in politics and the tendency of the court at Vienna to influ ence Hungarian affaire will not finally be disposed 01, even by the return of Dr. Wexerle to office.

Buda PsTH, June 5. Dr. Wekerle spent an hour today with Emperor Francis Joseph. i It is believed he was charged to form a Cabinet r. AT REST.

Eire. Ellen Kelly' filled to Life Eternal. Mrs. Ellen Kelly, the mother of Mr, Richard Hammond of this city and of James V. Kelly of San Jose, secretary of the lUilroad Commission, was sum moned to eternal rest 'yesterday.

Her life was fall of Christian charity and goodness and many a heart will mourn her taking away even though they xnow that "the day was tar spent and the evening of her life had drawn near." Mrs. Kelly was a native of County Si) go, Ireland, wnere ane was born sixty ti.Li ra KKik lUlk tin MculAnit. in Oakland in 1888 and Was esteemed and honored by ad who knew her. Tbe fnneral will take place tomorrow at 8 :30 a. from the reaidenoe of her aon-io-law, Richard Hammond of 584 Jones street The remains will first be taken to St Frances de Sales Church, wnere a solemn requiem mass tor tbe repose of her soul will be celebrated.

Interment will be in St Mary's Ceme tery at Mountain View. THE DALT0NS IN TOWN. Tbey Make a Police 0f9 ser Da a Step Daocs. IQutebib, O. Jane 5.

United Stetea Marshal Nix has received the fol lowing letter, June 1st, from Cashing, the scene orthe deadly fight of last September The Daitons were in town today. After doing some jrading and paying for all goods and groceries they started to ride out when they caught atsbt of Dzs McCoy of the Sac and Fox police. They made him dismount and dance in the a tree They took off his cartridge belt and thumped him over ths shoulders with it a few times. They did no damage or violence, but rods away laughing. A FURIOUS GALE Great Disaster Wrought at a Small Nebraska Town.

Caixawat, Juae About 7 o'clock last evening a gals swept with terrible fury over this town. Grand Arm Hall ia a total wreck. The Episcopal Church and Methodist Church were blown: off their foundations. The two-story brick echoolhouse a total The damage is many thousand dollars. ONE A VCEK.

Oste Portfolio of MGXiTJfPSBS OF AMERICA' ready eecta week. Remember one out only one emnm this, toxether with sea cenia, ee-enree yom Portfolio deetred. i CUT THIS THIS COUPON 5: And SO Cents will One Pectfolle "GliPSESJ Brixjj this Coupon and io ceult to TfflTTxiBTnm OSce and any- Portfolio of the Csrias wZL bo Hveredteycx Tf ordtred by xnaU enclose 3 ci extra fjr postage. CUT-TrilO OUT Tt3 Breiling at 1 Crippla Creet if Pacific Usasures" Adopted for ths Strikers. It LCClS 101 II It.

LOCaOUt Is I.irlj Oxer. Cbxtfls Cbxbx, ane 5. State Organ izer Mcintosh oi the Wee tens Federation of Miners, says the miners will aeeept the settlement made bv Governor Waite and Hagermaa and Moffat at-Denver last night in good faith and are ready lor KOBB COLOXADO SP2IH08. CoL, JuDS 6. Soma mine owners are act disposed to abide by the terms of the agreement made by Hagermaa and Moffatt Another traiaload oi deputies was sent forward today with Getting guns.

uver low are now ssssmoiea at di vide. Troops will be sent by wsv of Florence. It is not expected that they will reach Cripple Creek until tomorrow. THS COLUXBUS COSTKOTIOS. Colcmbus, June 5.

The officers and district presidents of the United Mine Workers of America met hers today in executive session. An effort is bains made to have them declare for the resumption of work in all the mines wnere tbe operators consent to pay the price asked for mining. It is argued that while the miners, as a rule, have been law abiding, soms seem disposed to disobey President Mcsride'e ininaction to keep- within the law and thereby public sympathy may turn the other way. a txaiv riBXD oir. SrBiKGrrxLD, June 5.

The sheriff of Williamson county wired the Gov ernor today "Miners fired on the regu lar train today at Cartsrsville. I made a demand for the State militia for pro tection." Three companies of militia have been ordered to be ready to move any moment Tbe Governor this afternoon ordered the troops sent to Certarsville at once. WOKKKBS DBXVXJT OUT. Baltimore, Jane 6. Five thousand strikers drove the miners out of the Hoffman Mines near Cumberland today and threatened them with punishment if they resume work while the strike continues.

The strikers then marched to tbe Consolidated Coal Company's Mine de mending the miners to quit. It is reported the Sheriff's posse was captured by the strikers. TBOOFB TO THE VEONT. Baltxxobb, June 5. In anticipation of trouble in the mining region of Western Maryland, the Governor has ordered the Fifth Regiment to immediately proceed to Cumberland, DTHAMITZ AOAIK.

Sullivan, Jane 6. The reported battle last night at Farmersbarg was without foundation. The track is blocked by borning eoaL Freight has been blown up with dynamite. Troops left Farmersbarg today to march to Alomicuva. AHXIOC8 TO SETTLE.

Pittsbubo, Jnns 5. It is stated officially that ths United Mine Workers, in session at Columbus, have received a communication from the Illinois operators, saying if another conference is held tbey will attend. A meeting of the committees of the operators and miners ot the different States will likely be held at Columbus on Friday, and a settlement looks more probable than at any time. It was stated that President McBride has expressed his willingness to accept 69 cents in Pennsylvania and 60 cents ia Ohio, A BUSH BT A MOB. 1500 men, women and children assembled about the National Tube Works at McKeesport, and tried to compel a few men at work today to came oat The men attempted to leave the works, bat were forced out by the mob.

In the crush one man was injared. "The 'Mayor has ordered the entire polioe force on duty. VIOBOZS AT WOBK. Etdgswat, June 5. Hall, Kane Co.

have 170 negroes at work today at the Shawmat and Noble mines. Sixty three strikers are in Jail hero for unlawful assembly and violating the in junction. TVUMO BXAB 8COTTOALX. Scottdalb, Juns fi One thous and strikers camped near Painters' works last alght At daybreak deputies fired upon them for tbe purpose of frightening them off. The fire returnea ana one man slightly wounded.

The strucors socoasaaa in Keeping toe bow men sway, and so coks will be drawn today. The strikers era elated over their sue-as. and claim that by the oi tha week they will have all tha works shut down. 2 OST Se Prise. JjajiABArous, 'Juno Frauds B.

Coffin and Perdval A. Coffin left for tha northern penitentiary today in eharge of a Deputy Uaited States Marshal. Ex-President T. H. Hascbey will be sentenced Thursday.

Bev. G. A. Csrstoa, rector of Et Paul's uathedrai, aoc panies tha Oofias to Mkthigaa City. Washzsotob, Jobs Tha Judiciary OofflTTitttso of the nocat has voted to indorse the report at tha sub-eommlUes which investirstad the Jndgs Jsnkiaj nU-strixs lajaacdea.

far la Pars. Hkw Toxk. Jean El Arrived. Nord- laad. frv i Antwarpt Aleafa, from liar- rs.r-i a3b, gom Axemen.

TXe X2tl Btarfcea rrw Toix, Jczs 01rTt2)i; Yctlrcalts Sir ScIisiclQ In Tha Scandal Agala Investigated fci Cobmlttee. ci Gastoa TtHiloT TEfcit Ha Eiirl ta i WABHiHOTOBr June 5. The House New York and New Jersey bridge bill passed the Senate today: with amend menu which will' probably be accepted by the Uhm. Oa motion of Power (Montana), the bill authorizing Missouri River rower Company to build a dam across th Missouri river was The sugar schedule ofJtheariff bill was again taken up. Higgias (Delawars) opened the debate with an argument in favor of eon tinning the present bounty.

Before the voting on the sugar schedule began there was a sensational debate in regard to the sugar trust in which Senators Chandler, Aldrich and Hharman on the Kepnbiican aids, and vest and Snce on the Democratic side tojk part: i The Democrati claimed that ths same fluctuations in sugar stock occurred be fore the MeKiniey act was passed a a now and that the trust dictated tbe 50 per cent protection given by that "bL" Voting oa eagar schedule began promptly at 1 r. ic The firat vote was on the Jones amendment, fixing ths date when the. sugar ached ale snail go into eSdct and the enter bounty be terminated as January 1, 1895.: It was adopted, the! Yota being yeas, 40 nays, St, Hill did not Totsi effdr voted with the Kepublicana. Allen and Kyle voted with tbe Democrats. Brice and Vilas withdrew their vote-, being paired with WoScott and Mitchell of Oregon.

The Manderspn amendment provid-isf tor the retention of tbe bounty pro-vialan of the McKinley Uw, was defeatedyeas, 32; naya. 40. Hill, Allen and Kyle voted no. Peffer voted with tbe Bepublieana. Msnderson's third amendment was defeated yeas, 31: hays, 39.

Allen and Kyle voted no. Manderaon next proposed an amendment decreaainc tne bounty 1-10 per cent not to expire until the time fixed by the mclujuey law lor its total expiration. This was alto defeated yeas, 34 nays 37. Alien ana voted yea, Allen offered an amendment to add to tha end of the narasrranh tbaf the nro- viso bounty be 6-5 of per cent for suttar produces in tbe united States in 1894. It was defeated yeas, 32; navs, 40.

Lodge's amendment to substitute tbe original schedule reported by the Finance Committee for the Jones conn- promise schedule was lost 28 to 37. Peffer, Kyle and Allen voted in the nesattve. Peffer then offered the amendment placing sugar on the free list It was defeated yeas 26, nays 39. Hill voted yes, and announced that Irby, if present, would vote for free aottar. d0 Quay paired with Irby.

Kyle and Allen voted no. Perkins and Mandnon voted no. WALLS HAVE EARS. Gaston Tells What He Heard About the Sagar Trust WASHiffGToav June 5. Before the Senate Committee investigating the al leged operations of ths Sugar Trust in the efforts to influence tariff legislation, Walter Gaston, a wire manufacturer of Wllkesbarre, was examined today.

He stated he came to Washington in March in the interest of ths tariff on wire and as stopping at the Arlington lloceL He was assigned to room 33. On tbe sixth day of that mon.b, much wearied, he retired early. About 10 o'clock he was aroused by talking in the next room. It was participated in by several, some of whose voices he reeognized. They were discussing the sugar sched ule, and some participants in the con versation were exceedingly aextous that the duty on refined sugar should be pro Tided for.

i He said also ha beard the names of certain Senators mentioned ia ths con-vsrsation. i Gaston did net refuse to answer any questions, bat to many queries, replied he did not know. i i He supposed there were Senators in con venation with. Mr. Tsrrell by ths knowledge they displayed of whatbad taken placa in the Sab-Oommitte on Finance that ev -I Ho said: ho, nevsr told any one ha recognized ths vetoes of any Senators ia tha room occupied by Terrell.

i He did not know the name of the Congressmen whom he gars the story to and who in' turn told" it to Mr. Sariver. '1 He was riven tomorrow to eon- aider whether or not ho would dlsdoss the Congressman's name. tlOUIHATlONS. iff far -i Cleveland Uakes Sons Here C13ee-SseXers Happy, I Washuiotob, Juno 5.

The Presidont today sent to the Senate the following nominations Campbell B. Berry of California. Assistant TJnitad States Treasurer at San Francisco. Eogeee Bi Bradea of Montana, Asaaysr Uaited States Assay OSes at Helena, J. Andrews ot Texas," Agent for ths In dians oa the Laiaghi Agency 3a Idaho.

Consuls Alexander G. Eriee of Iowa at Parry Eartiolorasw of Mlasouri at Germaay. John P. Campbell of California at Pert Louis, lUsritios. William P.

Coberts cf ITsrUi CaroUaa at Victeriav jirMr V-': CIave rr 0vrr. IjrwisTOX, Usv Jans 6. The pub lican Eli te Convention has reaosisitsi Great -EepnWicia i Victories In Oregon Two Thousand Plurality on the State Ticket Lord Eis Hid a Prictlcil; Iili Oier for GoTarsQA PdBTLASD, Orv June 5. Yesterday 'a election in thia State was a great victory for the Bepublieana, Judge Lord (Rep), for Governor, ia elected by not less than 15.000 plu rality i The count In this wilf not be completed before Wednesday night It is believed that the Bepublieana control both, branches of i the Legisla ture. Owing to the floods no election news has been received from mors than half the SUte.

Eilia (Bep). for Congress in the- Second district will have a plurality of 2003: Hermann (Bep). for Congresa in the lirat i district will have at least 1500 plurality. Asotaza. xccovst.

The returns of yesterday '4 election are cominz in exceedingly slow. The fewjeceived indicate' no material change in the estimates seat out last nisht i 1 The total vote is largely increased over 1892. i It is estimated the total vote will reach 80,000. i I Of the triumph of the! Republican State ticket there seems no doubt I The lower House of the Legislature is assured of a majority ufficieot to dominate tbe joint assembly and secure the election of a Republican Senator. I Incomplete returns from eight coun ties: 'give jLiora trie Icr uovernor.

1417; Galloway 750; Pierce 488. For Congressman in First diatrict six counties give Hermann I 761 Weatherford Miller 146. I I For Congressman ia the Second dis trict two counties give Ellis 627; Kaley 278; Wildrop 254. 2 r. m.

Returns from this city and county are very incomplete. Tbe indications are that the State ticket will have a plurality of about V- The Republicans elect the entire county ticket with the possible excep tion 01 bnerin. Tbe Mayor is cloee, with chances in favor of Frank, tbe Republican nominee. Partial returns from ten eonnties give Lord (Bep) (or Uovernor, a plurality of 1200. I Remainder of State ticket follows close with the exception of Irwin tor onperiatendent 01 Schools.

At this rate Lord's plurality; will reach 15,000. A STEAMER WRECKED. Tbe Texas Goes Djwj Off Newfoundland. St. JoHs'a, N.F., JuneSw The steam ship Texas, with a general cargo and deckload of cattle, was wrecked last night off Tropassey.

She was bound from Montreal for Bristol. I A BRRISH BOAT. Montexal, June 5. Tbe Texasr wrecked off Trepaasey, N. iwaS a British steamer of the Dominion line.

She left here May SO in under tbe com. mand of Captain Hunter. 4 Trepaasey Is a port in Newfonndlan eighty miles southwest of St John's. DARKNESS DISPELLED. Sanfly Hook's Big Electric! Light i In Operation.

Sakst Hook, N. June 5. The great electric light erected here that was exhibited in the World's Fair was operated last night Places far down the Jersey coast were visible. I Vessels at anchor ia the 1 bay 'showed up almost as plainly as at daytime. It is claimed the light can be thrown as far as Philadelphia, IN CELLARS AND; CAVES.

1 Frightful Dastittition Of Jews is 7- fff-: Loxooir, June 5 Ths secretary for the relief of persecuted Jews sends to the letter deeoribiag the work of ths societies of missionary in Jem salem. Mr. Montieff, a missionary, found the Jews in cellars and caves suffering from hopeless dieeaaes, some 1 being blind, fever-stricken and consumptive, and all glad of a half-penny charity pet week. Most of the 40,000 Jews there are In tensely poor. PHTLADrLPHiA, June The TJnited States cruiser Minneapolis started down the Delaware' river from Cramps shipyard ia a driving rainstorm at 10 o'clock this morning on the builders trial -trip.

The Minneapolis will tomorrow pass out Delaware caps and, if weather conditions are favorable, will be given a long run lip and down the eoast I- 1 r- Ate Teee JuneS Firs boys, Wboee ages range from 5 te 12 years, in-tnatei oi the Catholic Slaters of Mercy Home hST died of poisoning the reV salt of eating herbs picked on the plav- grouna yestsraay-. oeTea more coys are critically ill. i 4 Tfce laSlna Wre l)aaelg. CjuxtTtA, Jtne O-Theinveiti gallon of treU-da-ablnx" in' the -Cshr diatrict shows ia to somaltlssree doe Ja cattle rubbing atast- ths treei Trsveiiaf mendicants in seme places daubed the trees in order to excite alarm and en- General Hewston in Court. Uanslaiigliter Is is Verdict.

lie Jury Hints it Was Hot DonaWUlIalli, Cfldal Tale cf Sod Tiiedy en ic on Street. LojfDOW, Jane 5. Dr. George Dan- ford P. Tbomw.

Coroner, held an m- 4aest today upon the remains of George Barton, the itinerant maaician KUlea May 30th in Acton street by General John Hewaton of California, who throat the point of an nmbreira into Burton'i left eye. Griacom Bickette eoUcltor, repre- eated General Hewaton, who vai pra- aent. Mr a. Barton, widow the maaielan did not with to aee the body, bat identi fied the clothing a haying belonged to her husband. Mrs.

Barton said she had been married twenty-two years and for onr years had been separated from her hnsband. They Jiad four children, the youngest 0 yean old. Barton made his wife an allowance of from A to 8 shillings a week. He earned a tiring as a musician play Ing ontalde saloons. Benjamin Bowrlng, a Teatry employe, said as General Hewston passed his arm truck a bstp which was carried by one of the musicians.

The general thereupon gare the in strument a push, and Barton, who was carrying a tin whistle and stool, said "Why did yon push that harp?" To this the general replied: "It hit me on the arm." Burton remarked "You had no bus iaeas to do that" The general thereupon exclajmed will poke this In your eye," at the same time raising his umbrella. Barton said: "Doit" The general then thrust the end of hia umbrella into Barton's eye, withdrew and walked down the street. Witness said he turned away hia head as be felt sick. Boon after be followed the general and said to himj "You shall not get away." Another mam shouted out: "Collar Wmr Bowrlng added he then stopped the general until the police arrived. Upon' crose-examination Bowrlng said Barton carried a camp a tool, which he folded up natil it had the appearance of a thick walking stick.

The man carrying the harp was walk ing with Burton and the third musician was a little way ahead of his two com panions. It had been raining and the general's umbrella was folded up tightly. Gene al Hewston, the witness said, wore spectacles. The umbrella did not go abore the leVel of the shoulder as it was thrust The witness was quite sure the gen era! said "I'll poke this in your eye." Solicitor BJcketts remarked: "That a different statement to the one you made ia the Police Court." According to Bowring the whole inci-dent conned in a minute and a-half. thm Coroner's ory returned a Terdict holding General Hewston guilty of manslaughter, and added a rider saying the ary did not 'believe the wound which cauied Burton's death was Inflicted Willfully.

Hv- lt is believed he will eventually be acquitted. Tw.rpta IaTatia Pabis, Jane 5. Turpin has broken off negotiations with Germany and is making preparations for the formation of a Belgian company. It believed public opinion wUl force the French ment to notice the invention Llalted Bread The Trus Health Food This bread contains an thephosphatea and' alDominoids of the Entire Grain of the Wheat and MjJted. pr-soa swho lives; or, largely jon Halted Bread ever sttffers from, tioni and long standmg'caaes rare peed; ly 'cured by a dkt of WaUjed Bread and fruit.

For sale from our wagons and storeal j. known writers i on domestic, science, as ti TTnrfilt. I 1 Maw Met and ImSr Bases, I and ttaihtril of wofcerjt' "A al Iba -'t. 1X. iVnseYfta4 rrcornrnendy Xagreland'ii BakijVf 1 i i I j' tf Si ,1 OAKXjAKD.

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