anaheim-gazette 1877-08-04

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY... AUGUST 4, 1877. LIFE INSURANCE. The exposures made by the Press a few months ago in regard to life insurance companies and their mode of doing business, created a stir which it was hoped would lead to permanent reforms. But the momentary excitement having passed, there appears to be not the slightest disposition on the part of the authorities or people to take steps to remedy the wrongs which have fastened upon the system of life insurance. During the Press agitation we have spoken of; it was shown that the majority of the corporations doing business in life insurance were essentially "wild cat," and were under the management of men whose sole aim was their personal aggrandizement. Almost any applicant for insurance was accepted, regardless of whether he could come up to the physical requirements which are supposed to be necessary to obtain a policy. As the corporation had not the slightest intention of paying the policy if the applicant died, it was of course needless to be exacting as to the state of his health upon making the application. These facts are notorious, and yet there are many such companies now doing a large business, but the time will come when the people will learn that life insurance is but a gambling transaction, and like in every other game of chance, the percentage is with those who manipulate the cards. Even the so-called reputable companies often succeed in escaping the payment on a policy, by taking advantage of the many loop-holes which they are careful to leave open. It is seldom that a policy is paid in full, until so ordered by a decree of the Courts after a tedious and expensive litigation. SEVERAL agricultural experiments recently made in California must be considered as yet in the condition of doubt, says the Alta. Among these are the attempts to cultivate the banana, sumac, peppermint, and Persian flea powder plant. Peppermint in Santa Clara county yielded as much as forty pounds of oil to the acre, but the land was not suited to this purpose. THE PROBLEM OF THE DAY. We are accustomed to regard this as preeminently a free country. Freedom is our pride and boast. From the day that European settlers first landed on our shores, this soil has been free to all who had the daring and enterprise to cross the ocean and venture into the wilds of terra incognita; from the day the Colonies were first organized they were as Cities of Refuge to hundreds of families who sought and found in the unbroken wilderness, homes where the lack of many social amenities was more than compensated for by the freedom which they here enjoyed from the social, religious and political restraints which had oppressed them in the Eastern Hemisphere. But it is since the founding of this great Republic that the institutions of freedom have received their fullest development. Every nation, every race, all classes of people, have learned to look upon America as the Paradise of the Free; and immigration is no longer made up of cognate races which might easily harmonize into one homogeneous whole, but pours upon us by different channels a heterogeneous side, not merely of the Teutonic and Celtic races who are one with us in blood, but of others who differ from us almost to natural antagonism, not only in color, but in faith, in social customs, and in traditions. Confronted as we are by the horde of pagans who swarm this fair land right before our eyes, claiming and enjoying the benefit and protection of the free institutions which we had achieved for ourselves, we are compelled to set our brains to work to solve the problem how we can get rid of this incubus consistently with those principles of freedom which form the pride and glory of our Republic. Are we to build a wall of exclusion around this fair land like the people whom we despise? On what principle are we to say to any race: You shall not come here? Are we to claim as we do in common with all civilized nations, the right to go to any country on the face of the earth and stay in it as long as we choose, and at the same time deny that right to any other race? Or are we to hem around by special restrictions their right to come here and remain, while we claim unrestricted privileges for Americans to go to Hong Kong, stay as long as they wish and trade to their heart's content? It will not do to say that A CONSTITUTIONAL TION. Objections to it—Opposition Legislation. Eds. Gazette:—The Great which was held at their hand on the 10th day of July; resolutions declaring that State Constitution taxation that an undae part of the being the State government least able to bear it; and evils complained of can be such change in the Constitution best and most speedily effectual Convention, they themselves to vote for, and finance to induce others to institute Convention at two of their resolutions are "Resolved, That the law or is supposed to authorize growing crops, should be "Resolved, That, if within isolation, we recommend that shares of National Banks." tendency of these two reasons class legislation, in fact that the resolutions passed at point in this direction. I am opposed to a Constitution for two reasons—first, sity for one; second, it would State a heavy burden, in total taxes to defray the convention, for which we pennated by the benefits done. Wherein and why is it under our present State Constitution any inequality in taxation Article XL provides that be equal and uniform throughout All property in the State proportion to its value, to directed by law." What objections to this section? wise men state them, so that an opportunity to refute What is the import of these shall be equal and uniform State?" When the Legislature lished a rate of taxation purposes or for any or all Several agricultural experiments recently made in California must be considered as yet in the condition of doubt, says the Alta. Among these are the attempts to cultivate the banana, sumac, peppermint, and Persian flea powder plant. Peppermint in Santa Clara county yielded as much as forty pounds of oil to the acre, but the land was not suited to the plant, which it was thought might do well on the tule. Sumac is grown in the same county, but we believe that the farmers depend upon importation for their supply. About fifteen hundred tons are consumed annually in this State. The flea powder is grown in San Joaquin and Amador counties and the product has obtained a favorable reception in the market. The banana has ripened at various places on the Southern Coast, and high estimates are made of the profit to be derived from an acre, but the experience of years will be necessary to prove the trustworthiness of the figures. A dispatch from Gonzales, Texas, says: The numerous and excessive rains throughout this section during the spring and summer have brought the cotton worms unprecedentedly early. Planters fear that the entire crop may be destroyed. They are trying the virtue of poisons, which they are applying to the plants. So great is the demand for arsenic and other poisons that the entire stock of the druggists has been consumed, and yet not one planter in twenty is supplied, and the markets of New Orleans and Galveston have been entirely drained. The result will be ruinous to a majority of the cotton raisers of this State. WEALTH VS. KNOWLEDGE. Spectator visits the "Literary" and Recordeth his Impressions. Editors Gazette:—I dropped into Kreger's Hall on Monday evening to hear a debate by the Literary Society. This seems to be about the liveliest institution in town. I was charmed with the whole entertainment. There were lots of ladies there. The only wonder to me is that there weren't far more. The proceedings began with an address by the august and venerable President, in which he urgently called upon the genius of the town to join the ranks of the association. I hope they will respond. If I thought that I, the Spectator, had genius enough, I would take the President at his word and join immediately. Can you inform me what it would be worth to me? As both the Conventions have overlooked my talents, I want some kind of job. After the opening address the President appointed a committee of three to decide upon the debate. I wanted him to appoint me for one and wunk to him several times, but he pretended not to see me, and the defects of the many loop-holes which they are careful to leave open. It is seldom that a policy is paid in full, until so ordered by a decree of the Courts after a tedious and expensive litigation. Several agricultural experiments recently made in California must be considered as yet in the condition of doubt, says the Alta. Among these are the attempts to cultivate the banana, sumac, peppermint, and Persian flea powder plant. Peppermint in Santa Clara county yielded as much as forty pounds of oil to the acre, but the land was not suited to the plant, which it was thought might do well on the tule. Sumac is grown in the same county, but we believe that the tamers depend upon importation for their supply. About fifteen hundred tons are consumed annually in this State. The flea powder is grown in San Joaquin and Amador counties and the product has obtained a favorable reception in the market. The banana has ripened at various places on the Southern Coast, and high estimates are made of the profit to be derived from an acre, but the experience of years will be necessary to prove the trustworthiness of the figures. A DISPATCH FROM GONZALES, TEXAS, SAYS: The numerous and excessive rains throughout this section during the spring and summer have brought the cotton worms unprecedentedly early. Planters fear that the entire crop may be destroyed. They are trying the virtue of poisons, which they are applying to the plants. So great is the demand for arsenic and other poisons that the entire stock of the druggists has been consumed, and yet not one planter in twenty is supplied, and the markets of New Orleans and Galveston have been entirely drained. The result will be ruinous to a majority of the cotton raisers of this State. WEALTH VS. KNOWLEDGE. Spectator visits the "Literary" and Recordeth his Impressions. EDITORS GAZETTE:—I dropped into Kreger's Hall on Monday evening to hear a debate by the Literary Society. This seems to be about the liveliest institution in town. I was charmed with the whole entertainment. There were lots of ladies there. The only wonder to me is that there weren't far more. The proceedings began with an address by the august and venerable President, in which he urgently called upon the genius of the town to join the ranks of the association. I hope they will respond.. If I thought that I, the Spectator, had genius enough, I would take the President at his word and join immediately. Can you inform me what it would be worth to me? As both the Conventions have overlooked my talents, I want some kind of job. After the opening address the President appointed a committee of three to decide upon the debate. I wanted him to appoint me for one and wunk to him several times, but he pretended not to see me, and the defects of the many loop-holes which they are careful to leave open. It is seldom that a policy is paid in full, until so ordered by a decree of the Courts after a tedious and expensive litigation. SEVERAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTS RECENTLY MADE IN CALIFORNIA MUST BE CONSIDERED AS YET IN THE CONDITION OF Doubt, Says THE ALTA. Among these are the attempts to cultivate THE BANANA, SUMAC, PEPPERMINT, AND PERSIAN FLEA POWDER PLANT. Peppermint in Santa Clara county yielded as much as forty pounds of oil to the acre, but the land was not suited to the plant, which it was thought might do well on the tule. Sumac is grown in the same county, but we believe that the tamers depend upon importation for their supply. About fifteen hundred tons are consumed annually in this State. The flea powder is grown in San Joaquin and Amador counties and the product has obtained a favorable reception in the market. The banana has ripened at various places on the Southern Coast, and high estimates are made of the profit to be derived from an acre, but the experience of years will be necessary to prove the trustworthiness of the figures. A DISPATCH FROM GONZALES, TEXAS, SAYS: The numerous and excessive rains throughout this section during the spring and summer have brought the cotton worms unprecedentedly early. Planters fear that the entire crop may be destroyed. They are trying the virtue of poisons, which they are applying to the plants. So great is the demand for arsenic and other poisons that the entire stock of the druggists has been consumed, and yet not one planter in twenty is supplied, and the markets of New Orleans and Galveston have been entirely drained. The result will be ruinous to a majority of the cotton raisers of this State. WEALTH VS. KNOWLEDGE. Spectator visits the "Literary" and Recordeth his Impressions. EDITORS GAZETTE:—I dropped into Kreger's Hall on Monday evening to hear a debate by the Literary Society. This seems to be about the liveliest institution in town. I was charmed with the whole entertainment. There were lots of ladies there. The only wonder to me is that there weren't far more. The proceedings began with an address by the august and venerable President, in which he urgently called upon the genius of the town to join the ranks of the association. I hope they will respond.. If I thought that I, the Spectator, had genius enough, I would take the President at his word and join immediately. Can you inform me what it would be worth to me? As both the Conventions have overlooked my talents, I want some kind of job. After the opening addressthe President appointed a committee of three to decide uponthe debate.I wanted himto appointmeforoneandwunktohimseveraltimesbuthepretendednottoseeme,andthedefectsofthemanyloop-holeswhichtheyarecarefultoleaveopen.itisseldomthatapolicyispaidinfull,tunelsoorderedbya decreeoftheCourtsafteratediousandexpensivelitigation. SEVERAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTS RECENTLY MADE IN CALIFORNIA MUST BE CONSIDERED AS YET IN THE CONDITION OF Doubt,saysTHE ALTA. 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he urgently called upon the genius of the town to join the ranks of the association. I hope they will respond. If I thought that I, the Spectator, had genius enough, I would take the President at his word and join immediately. Can you inform me what it would be worth to me? As both the Conventions have overlooked my talents, I want some kind of job. After the opening address the President appointed a committee of three to decide upon the debate. I wanted him to appoint me for one and wunk to him several times, but he pretended not to see me, and the debate began. The first speaker was a lawyer. He stated the resolution of the evening: That "Wealth has greater influence than Knowledge," and supported the statement in a neat and forcible speech. Then a schoolmaster rose and contradicted the lawyer, quoting Billy Chollar, Baron Rothschild and other examples of men of wealth, and showing their influence to be at least shorter-lived than the influence of scientific and literary men. He wound up by describing a curious kind of soup of which he invited the lawyer to partake. Then an editor spoke, amashing the schoolmaster dreadfully—a thing which no editor ought to do, since both are supposed to be working for the spread of knowledge. Then came an insurance agent who, though he makes it his chief business to insure folk's wealth, spoke entirely on the superiority of knowledge. But the speech of the evening was made by the Peanut Merchant, whose flashes of merriment set the house in a roar. I forgot to say that the schoolmaster had asserted that he taught for the love of his profession, and that if he had preferred wealth to knowledge he could make more selling peanuts than he could teaching. Here the merchant had him. A handfull of peanuts were thrown into the schoolmaster's soup and he was made to "digest that." This ended the debate. As I live right in the heart of town, I mean to go often to this delightful exhibition. I should like to be President of it. The duties seem light and I am sure the salary must be high. The platform is high enough certainly, and I could look down on everybody. A large attendance is expected next debate to witness the initiation of the numerous men and woman of genius who are expected to join. SPECTATOR The Cleveland Leader has been vainly searching the dispatches each morning for intelligence that Bonaparte Banning, who labored so hard in Congress last session, has volunteered in the force under General Howard to fight Joseph. Moreno, the famous Argentine explorer, has returned from Patagonia, where he penetrated to regions never before visited by civilized man. He has discovered several large lakes, and he expresses his opinion that the great river Rio Santa Cruz is navigable for steamers of twelve fees draught, and that commerce may reach by water almost to the Andes. Much, they will probably grant it ere long; and it only remains for the American people to say in what manner they shall stop the further entrance to our shores of a race who bring with them a social and moral taint, the daily sight of which does not even dull our sensibilities, but becomes increasingly offensive. It seems to us that the introduction of a passport system would be of easier application than any other that has yet been suggested. Full discretionary power would have to be invested in a Consular Board at the principal Chinese ports, whose office it would be to grant passports to such Chinese as appeared to belong to a respectable trading class, but to rigorously refuse them to the hordes of low class coolies whose presence here is not wanted. The Celestial Emperor might at first show symptoms of irre at such a course, but could not reasonably refuse to our merchants the privilege that we should still accord to his own. A Curiosity of Numbers. The multiplication of 987,654,321 by 45 gives 44,444,444,445. Reversing the order of the digits and multiplying 123,456,789 by 45 we get the result equally curious, 5,555,555,505. If we take 123,456,789 as the multiplied, and interchanging the figures of 45, take 54 as the multiplier, we obtain another remarkable product, 6,666,666,606. Returning to the multiplicand first used, 987,654,321, and taking 54 as the multiplier again, we get 53,333,333,334—all threes except the first and last figures, which read together 54, the multiplier. Taking the same multiplicand and using 27, the half of 54, as the multiplier, we get a product of 26,666,666,667—all sixes except the first and last figures, which read together 27, the multiplier. Next interchanging the figures in the number 27, and using 72 as the multiplier, with 987,654,321 as the multiplicand, we obtain a product of 71,111,111,112 all ones except the first and last figures, which read together give 72, the multiplier. Equally curious results may be obtained by multiplying these digits written either way, by nine or by the figures composing the multiples of nine variously interchanged. In conclusion, I will possess are invested in operations, and that my identified and interwoven agriculturists of this country from that stand—the proposed amendments to a Constitution shall phase legislation. A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Objections to it—Opposition to "Class Legislation." EDS. GAZETTE.—The Grangers' Convention which was held at their hall in San Francisco on the 10th day of July, adopted certain resolutions declaring that under the present State Constitution taxation is unequal, and that an undue part of the burden of supporting the State government falls upon those least able to bear it; and insmuch as the evils complained of can be remedied only by such change in the Constitution as can be best and most speedily effected by a Constitutional Convention, they therefore pledge themselves to vote for, and to use their influence to induce others to vote for, a Constitutional Convention at the Fall election. Two of their resolutions are in these words: "Resolved, That the law which authorizes or is supposed to authorize the taxing of growing crops, should be repealed;" and, "Resolved, That, if within the scope of legislation, we recommend the taxing of the shares of National Banks." Now, the evident tendency of these two resolutions is toward class legislation, in fact the preamble and all the resolutions passed at their convention point in this direction. I am opposed to a Constitutional Convention for two reasons—first, there is no necessity for one; second, it would entail upon the State a heavy burden, in the shape of additional taxes to defray the expenses of said convention, for which we would not be compensated by the benefits derived therefrom. Wherein and why is taxation unequal under our present State Constitution? I fail to see that our constitution is responsible for any inequality in taxation. Section 13 of Article XL provides that "Taxation should be equal and uniform throughout the State. All property in the State shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to be ascertained as directed by law." What are the Grangers' objections to this section? Let some of their wise men state them, so that others may have an opportunity to refute them, if they can. What is the import of the words: "Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the State?" When the Legislature has established a rate of taxation for general State purposes, or for any or all purposes for which BY TELEGRAPH. Special disposition to the GAZETTE by the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company. The Strike Ended. Pittsburgh, July 20. Everything is quiet to-day; the strikes among railroad employees are, to all appearances, ended. On the Pittsburgh division of the B. & O. road freights are now arriving and departing on time. On the Pennsylvania road stock trains are being moved as rapidly as they can be got in readiness, and trains which have been delayed along the line are arriving. The first three sent out on the road were under guard, but no trouble being found, the trains are now running without guard. The Company are not receiving freight for shipment, but this is owing to the fact that the tracks over the burnt district are not yet completed and will thus delay local freights a day or so. On the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne& Chicago road efforts are mainly directed to cleaning the tracks of rolling stock which is standing along the road for 14 miles below the city, and having city freights delivered. Striking Miners. WILKENBARRE, Pa., July 20. Twenty-five hundred miners have just resolved to continue the strike and stop all pumps until the 25 per cent advance is conceded. A Dam Disaster. STRATHMORE, Pa., July 30. The Strathaven dam on the Big Crum gave way this morning washing away farmhouses, crops, bridges, and everything in its course. The people along its way were rescued from their houses. Indian News. MISSOULA, Montana, July 29. The Indians have thrown a force below Capt. Rawn's position on Lola trail. The Deer Lodge has gone to open communication with Capt. Rawn. The Phillipsburg Company of sixteen arrived at Lola to-day. No information has been received from General Gibbons. The Indians appear decided to force a passage to the buffalo country. A proclamation of the Governor was issued mand of their employers. The coal miners ask an increase of 15 cents per ton and unskilled labor asks $1 50 per day. The meeting throughout was orderly. Lasalle and Prue have four large nine smelting establishments, all of which are idle. Another Strike. CUMBERLAND, Md., July 31. The workmen to-day on several of the mines struck to-day for an increase of wages; from 50 to 60 cents per ton. Others refused to work until they could see what the mass meeting at Lensconing, to-morrow, will do. Others were compelled to stop work by the strikers. The whole region is in a feverish condition, and it looks as if a general strike may take place to-morrow. Troops Ordered to Columbus. CINCINNATI, July 31. Under orders from Gov. Young five companies of Ohio national guards left here on the early train this morning for Columbus where fresh trouble with strikers is anticipated. And now ye Colored Men. CAIRO, Ill., July 31. A number of negro roast-abouts struck for advance. The demands were acceded to and the interruption was but temporarily. Resumption of Business. St. Louis, July 31. The situation remains unchanged, and everything remains quiet and traffic in passengers and freight has been fully resumed. The most notable incident has been the application to Judge Jones, of the Criminal Court, for a writ of habeas corpus to command Chief of Police McDonough, to show cause why he holds Albert Clinton, the leader of the Workingmen's Party, and Secretary of the Internationals, in custody. Judge Jones granted a writ, and made it returnable on Wednesday. Circuit Attorney Beach has written a letter to Chief Danough, explaining the offence of Clinton and quoting law applicable to the case, from which it appears that the prisoner and others now under arrest are guilty of felony instead of simple misdemeanor, the extreme penalty for which is five years in the penetentiary or two thousand dollars fine. In east St. Louis the day passed without manded or charged. any inequality in taxation. Section 13 of Article XL provides that "Taxation should be equal and uniform throughout the State. All property in the State shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to be ascertained as directed by law." What are the Grangers' objections to this section? Let some of their wise men state them, so that others may have an opportunity to refute them, if they can. What is the import of the words: "Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the State?" When the Legislature has established a rate of taxation for general, State purposes, or for any or all purposes for which revenue is required, and under the law lands of one person situated in the county are taxed upon their assessed value as the lands of another person situated in the same or another county, then it may be said that taxation is equal, so far as lands are concerned. That "all property in this State" does not mean either all that the Legislature may designate or all except such as the Legislature may exempt, is as self-evident as the axiom that the "whole is greater than a part." No process of reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer. It must be borne in mind that the constitution is the fundamental law of our State, and that it is a limitation, not a grant, of power; it must limit or define the exercise of the Legislative power over the whole subject of taxation, for the levying of a tax is necessarily a legislative act. If it is deemed advisable to grant the Legislature the power to exempt certain property from taxation, then the section above quoted would have to be altered so as to read "All property as two-thirds (or a majority) of both houses of the Legislature may think proper to exempt from taxation, shall ****". If the power be thus granted to the Legislature to exempt from taxation growing crops, mining claims, or any one class of property, the exemption may be carried still further until property of one kind is made to bear the whole burden of taxation. Who would be more likely to profit by such a change in our State Constitution—the poor farmers or the railroad magnates? With the magic wand of wealth, the Central and Southern Pacific Railroad corporations would be able to obtain legislation favorable to their interest, while the farmers, scattered over the State and divided among themselves, with no unity of action, would be turned away from our legislative halls, their petitions unread and their remonstrances unheeded. In these times of corruption and venality, when money exercises such a potent influence over the minds of our law-makers, I believe it to be the best for the interests of the farmers to preserve the constitution as it is. And as a remedy for the taxing of growing crops, make up a purse and carry a case to the Supreme Court, and there test the soundness of Creed Haymond's views, which are that the taxing of growing crops conflicts with the recent judgment of the Court against the taxation of solvent debts, mortgages, etc. In that case it was held that such evidences of indebtedness were property of such an intangible and contingent nature, that they could not be reached without perpetrating the injustice of double taxation. If anything be contingent and intangible it is the value of a growing crop. The constitution does not in terms fix the powers of the Assessor; it simply provides for his election. There is nothing in the instrument which prescribes what particular function an Assessor may exercise, or what he may be restrained from doing. Legislature then can, if it is not expressly provided for from the people along its way were rescued from their houses. Indian News. MISSOULA, Montana, July 29. The Indians have thrown a force below Capt. Rawn's position on Lola trail. The Deer Lodge has gone to open communication with Capt. Rawn. The Phillipsburg Company of sixteen arrived at Lola to-day. No information has been received from General Gibbons. The Indians appear decided to force a passage to the buffalo country. A proclamation of the Governor was issued on the 26th, calling out all the organized companies in Deer Lodge and Missoula counties. The Flatheads are co-operating with Rawn and have already sent a number of warriors to Rawn's camp. Failure. SAN FRANCISCO, July 31. D. A. McDonald, Supervisor of the 12th ward, suspended payment yesterday, and called a meeting of the creditors of the firm of which he is senior member. The firm of D. A. McDonald & Co. are proprietors of the Enterprise sawing and planing mills, 217 and 225 Spear St. Liabilities not stated. The house lost heavily by the Beal street fire on Wednesday night last, but the chief cause of suspension is said to be losses in the stock market. It is probable that business at the mills will not be interrupted for any length of time. Democratic Nominations. QUINCY, Cala., July 31. At a joint Senatorial Convention of Butte, Plumas and Lassen counties held here yesterday. Hon. Marion Briggs, of Butte, received the unanimous nomination as Democratic candidate for Joint Senator. The nomination gives great satisfaction among the Democrats. Dr. Sawyer was nominated as candidate for the Assembly from Plumas. Indignant Tailings Men. VIRGINIA CITY, July 31. A meeting of tailings men was held at Gold Canyon last night to protest against the action of the Woodworth Flume Company, in using water and tailings which, formerly ran down the canyon flume. The company claims that the water came from their mines and tailings from their mills and that they have purchased both. The tailings men promise to take further action in the matter. Considerable excitement prevails; some violent speeches were made but the general tone of the meeting indicated a disposition to use only lawful means to settle the difficulty. Returned to Work. SCRANTON, Pa.; July 31. The Delaware & Lackawanna and Western strikers yesterday unanimously resolved to return to their work at reduced wages. Trains began to run in all directions shortly after 4 p.m. The strike of several thousand miners and iron workers continues, with no prospect of termination. Several places were robbed last night, and provisions carried off. There is much distress among the poor. Resolutions of Vallejo Republicans VALLEJO, August 1. The Solano Republican Convention at Suisun yesterday passed a resolution endorsing Hayes' policy; favoring exemption from taxation of growing crops; leaving the Senatorial question to the integrity and ability of the Legislative nominees for the Assembly, who are both uncommitted on the Senatorial question. The ticket gives general satisfaction among the Republicans. San Francisco News. SAN FRANCISCO, August 1. Three two-story frame buildings on Potroero Avenue, occupied as a soap factory, storehouse, and Chinese laundry, respectively, were burned last night. The fire is supposed to be incendiary. Loss about $2,500. Parade of Volunteers. ST. Louis, August 1. Trains on all roads are running regularly, and their men are working as usual. All of the military will have left East St. Louis to killed on accidental sites. Three road strikes by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad, S.Counties and will kill on accidental sites by U.S. interference Railroad and monal's views, which are that the taxing of growing crops conflicts with the recent judgment of the Court against the taxation of solvde debts, mortgages, etc. In that case it was held that such evidences of indebtedness were property of such an intangible and contingent nature, that they could not be reached without perpetrating the injustice of double taxation. If anything be contingent and intangible it is the value of a growing crop. The constitution does not in terms fix the powers of the Assessor; it simply provides for his election. There is nothing in the instrument which prescribes what particular function an Assessor may exercise, or what he may be restrained from doing. The Legislature then can, if it is not expressly prohibited by the constitution, require from the Assessor the commission or omission of any act in relation to taxation. Hence, I hold that no fair-minded, reasoning person, possessed of ordinary common sense, can blame the constitution for the non-taxation of solvent debts, mortgages, etc., for under this very constitution this property was for many years taxed, and if they cannot be taxed under the present constitution you could not frame one under which they could be reached, for this provides that all property should be taxed. Nor can they hold the constitution responsible for the assessment of growing crops. They are supposed to be assessed in accordance with an act of the Legislature, an order of the State Board of Equalization, and a decision of the Supreme Court of our State. As to the cost of a Constitutional Convention, we need but to look at the history of our sister States to obtain the desired information. The recent one held in Texas, and there have been three since the war, cost that State about $200,000, and its provisions give universal dissatisfaction to the people, and they are now begging to have the old constitution of 1845 restored. I must confess my surprise at the action of the Granger's Convention in adopting a set of resolutions which favor class legislation, when they have heretofore cried out so lustily against it. When solvent debts, mortgages, etc., were taxed, the debtors, who in most cases were farmers, had to pay the tax. The moneylender would not lend money, unless the borrower obligated himself to pay the tax on the mortgage. The decision complained of is then a relief, instead of a burden, to the debtors and farmers, for they had that tax to pay. In conclusion, I will say that what means I possess are invested in lands and farming operations, and that my interest is closely identified and interwoven with that of the agriculturists of this county, and viewing the matter from that standpoint. I am opposed to the proposed amendments to the Constitution, to a Constitutional Convention, and to plass legislation. Returned to Work. SCHANTON, Pa.; July 31. The Dulaware & Lackawanna and Western strikers yesterday unanimously resolved to return to their work at reduced wages. Trains began to run in all directions shortly after 4 P.M. The strike of several thousand miners and iron workers continues, with no prospect of termination. Several places were robbed last night, and provisions carried off. There is much distress among the poor. The Blood of Martyrs Calling for Vengeance. NEW HAVEN, Con., July 31. The workingmen's meeting last night was orderly. There were twenty-five hundred people present. The principal speaker said that the innocent blood of the Molly Maguires shed on the scaffold cried to heaven for vengeance. They had been killed to satisfy that bloodthirsty wretch, Hank B. Gorham, of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Railroad Disaster. WILMINGTON, Del., July 31. The New York and Washington express train bound south, due here about one o'clock, had two cars wrecked within the city limits by a cow getting between the cars. Sixteen passengers were injured, some seriously. Burning Canal Boats. CUMBERLAND, Md., July 30. On Saturday three steam canal boats left Cumberland for Georgetown, carrying coal at ninety cents per ton, which is ten cents less than demanded by the strikers. Boatmen are now blockading the canal at St. John's Rux Sunday night a boat was boarded by masked men, who ordered the crew off and set fire to the boat, a part of which was burned; the rest sunk. The deputy sheriff with a posse of men left here to-day to protect the boats threatened. Scale of Wages Adopted. LASALLE, Ill., July 31. Eight hundred laborers, chiefly miners, held a mass meeting here yesterday, at which a scale of prices was adopted, which they deamong the Republicans. San Francisco News. SAN FRANCISCO, August 1. Three two-story frame buildings on Potrero Avenue, occupied as a soap factory, storehouse, and Chinese laundry, respectively, were burned last night. The fire is supposed to be incendiary. Loss about $2,500. Parade of Volunteers. ST. LOUIS, August 1. Trains on all roads are running regularly, and their men are working as usual. All of the military will have left East St. Louis to protect the mining property by to-morrow. A parade took place last evening of the various companies organized last week under the care of the Committee of Safety. There were five regiments in line, composed of forty companies and a full battery of artillery. They marched through the principal streets and were greeted by a greater concourse of people than has been seen in St. Louis for many years. Mayor Osterletz has published a proclamation in which he announces that the lawless violence of days age has been effectually suppressed; that the city authorities are armed and are in sufficient numbers to protect persons and property; and that application from any quarter for protection will be promptly granted. Surrender of Strikers. BALTIMORE, Aug. 1. A dispatch from Keyser, West Virginia says that the movement of trains over this division has caused quite a general break among the strikers, and they are now coming in and asking to be set to work. Belligerent Rioters. NEW YORK, Aug. 1. A Seranton, Pa., dispatch says that a riot broke out this morning between the strikers and local authorities, in which the Mayor was severely wounded by a gun-shot. More Strikers. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1. The brick-moulders of this city are on a strike, demanding an advance. All brick yards have stopped work. The street forces of the Gas Company deamong the Republicans. The coal miners per ten and unday. The meetdaily. Lestalia and melting establishStrike. Md., July 31. On several of the increase of wages; Others refused what the mass tomorrow, will do. Top work by the in in a feverish general strike Columbus. July 31. Young five commands left here on ing for Columbus strikers is anticited Men. Ills., July 31. Abouts struck for were acceded to out temporarily. Business. July 31. Louisa, July 31. Unchanged, and and traffic in passon fully resumed, event has been the of the Criminal corpus to comdonaugh, to show Clinton, the leaderty, and Secretary custody. Judge made it returnable attorney Beach has Chief Danough, of Clinton and to the case, that the prisoner arrest are guilty misdemeanor, the is five years in the and dollars fine. May passed without manded an advance and have been discharged. O. K. on the R. & O. Baltimore, Aug. 1. The B. & O. Road officials reported last night as follows: Everything is progressing between Parkersburg and Baltimore without delay. There are men enough to manage all out trains. We have moved today on the various divisions about ninety trains. It is expected that we will commence running from Grafton to Wheeling tomorrow. Accident. Pittsburgh, August 1. By an explosion of hot metal in the mould at the foundry of Lootson & Co. yesterday afternoon, two men were fatally and eight seriously burned. The Result. Albany, N. Y., August 1. One hundred workmen were to-day discharged from the West Albany shop for participating in the late disturbance. Washington News. Washington, Aug. 1. The Commissioners of the district have appointed Commodore Van Ranseller Morgan, late of the Confederate navy, inspector of works and repairs of roads and streets in the district. New Military Organization--Man Killed. Chicago, Aug. 1. It is understood that the members of the Grand Army of the Republic in this city will form a military organization under the State law. A man named named Koch was shot and killed on the lake front last evening by the accidental discharge of a Gatling gun. Ringleaders Arrested. Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 1. Three of the Executive Committee of Railroad strikers were arrested here last night by U. S. Marshal Spooner, on a charge of interfering with trains of the Logansport Railroad, when under the control of the U. S. Courta. The prisoners were lodged in jail and will be taken to Indianapolis. Foreign News. Lyon, Aug. 1. Of Interest to Turf-men. San Francisco, Aug. 2. At a meeting of the Committee to regulate trotting races on the Pacific Coast, held last night, a resolution was adopted that if the National Association at its next Convention does not authorize the formation by the Pacific Coast Course of a Board, holding membership in the National Association, whose powers shall be final, the Chairman of such Board to have the same power as this President of the National Association, to temporarily reinstate, upon proper representation, and having authority to govern tracks by such rules as said Board shall adopt, not antagonist to the National Association, or established law and usage, then a separate organization for the Pacific Coast will be recommended. Bushchacking Strikers. Baltimore, Md., August 2. The Baltimore and Ohio officials report all working well, except on the Third Division, between Piedmont and Ryder, where the strikers resorted to bushwhacking by attempting to shoot at the passing trains. Four shots were fired from the Maryland side at Red Rock, one striking a brakeman on the chin, another one hitting a conductor in the breast. Three shots were fired from the West Virginia's side, but no damage was done. The railroad company has offered a large reward, and General Getty has sent a squad of soldiers to try and capture the rascals. Returned to Work. New York, Aug. 2. Four hundred cabinet makers and machinists in the employ of Heerriman & Co., who have been on a strike for a week past have returned to work, their differences having been amicably arranged. Ignoring the President's Order. Baltimore, August 2. Several members of the Republican State Central Committee, holding Federal offices, and including Collector Thomas, Chairman of the Committee, resignified their membership to day. R. Sackett Matthews, who holds the office of Register in Bankruptcy, was elected Chairman. The question having arisen whether he did not come within the order of the President, Matthews said he had the office conferred upon Worsted Chairist, July 31. States that an imfought on Sunday, the Czarowitch and Turkish corps is loss of thirty guns, mussand prisoners. Matches confirm the of Turkash prisoner 00. The Russians came the offensive, stage. England London, July 31. Have struck work and increased wages. Interruptions have been with reference to troops for the Medi- and brigades which likely to go to Malta once and will be eminent usual way adopt Eastern question. Used on the steamer appeared in court cent. He was reion papers. Jo Republicans Mallejo, August 1. Convention at Su-resolution enduring exemption from tax-exaving the Senatority and ability of the Assembly, who the Senatorial ques-general satisfaction Co News. Frisco, August 1. Buildings on Potres-soap factory, store-dry, respectively. The fire is supposed about $2,500. Volunteers. Louis, August 1. Running regularly, being as usual. All of East St. Louis to killed on the lake front last evening by the accidental discharge of a Gatling gun. Ringleaders Arrested. Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 1. Three of the Executive Committee of Railroad strikers were arrested here last night by U. S. Marshal Spooner, on a charge of interfering with trains of the Logansport Railroad, when under the control of the U. S. Courts. The prisoners were lodged in jail and will be taken to Indianapolis. Foreign News. London, Aug. 1. One of the most extraordinary sittings of the House of Commons is now proceeding. The House assembled at 4 p.m. and before 6 o'clock had gone into the consideration of the South African Confederation bill, to which there has been at every stage long and persistent obstruction by Barnell, Bigger and O'Donnell, occasionally assisted by one or two other members. The struggle lasted throughout the whole night, and led to numerous scenes and incidents. The Government determined not to let the obstructionists defeat the measure and have the support of the Liberals. The sitting is prolonged by relays. Many members left at 9 last night to return at midnight. Fresh relays come at 4 A.M. and 7, etc. The officials and police were relieved at intervals during the night. The excitement is intense throughout the House. Special telegrams assert that the Turks have been victorious in battles at Iani, Saghra and Plevena, and that the Russians are retreating to the Balkans, pursued by Sulieman Pasha. Pesth, August 1. The Peatherlloyd publishes a Vienna special stating that the Ministry have decided to mobilize their army corps, which will be stationed on the frontier of Dalmatia Creek, Selavonia. London, August 1. A Times correspondent at Vienna says that the ministerial council under the presidency of Emperor,sat from 7 till 4 o'clock. Mobilization has been decided upon, but before Count Andrassy can fix the time when these measures shall cause them to be put into execution at any moment. The importance of the resolution is not that 2 of 3 army corps will be placed on a war footing, but that the Empire is going to abandon its passive attitude for one of armed neutrality. From 23 to 24 million florins must be raised for the mobilization. It is probable, therefore, that application will be made to Rothschild or the Bank of Vienna. Market Report. San Francisco, August 2. Flour—Extra is jobbing, at $7 41½@7 87½ per barrel, as to brand and terms. Wheat—a further deadline has taken place in Liverpool; sales, fair milling made here $2 32½@2 35; a lot of 2,000 etls Chile milling brought $2 42½; shipping is largely nominal at $2 25@2 27£. Barley—Prices are showing off for feed, some lots of coast being sold at $1 60@1 65 having been amicably arranged. Ignoring the President's Order. Baltimore, August 2. Several members of the Republican State Central Committee, holding Federal offices, and including Collector Thomas, Chairman of the Committee, resigned their membership today. R. Sackett Matthews, who holds the office of Register in Bankruptcy, was elected Chairman. The question having arisen whether he did not come within the order of the President, Matthews said he had the office conferred upon him by the late Chief Justice Chase, and he was as capable of judging for himself as the President of the United States. He claimed that it was perfectly competent for him to hold office, and occupy the position of Chairman of the State Central Committee of the Republican party of Maryland. A Great Battle. Chicago, August 2. The Tribune's London special says that a battle is still going on at Loftcha. The blow struck by Ossman Pasha at Pleona on the 29th ult. was so severe that the 11th Corps, on the outskirts of Rustchuk, was compelled to move seventy miles westward. It was not until yesterday that the Russians were prepared to renew the engagement. At that time the entire force of Russians consisted of 65,000 men. They were drawn up in columns on the plains, beside the river Vid. An order was then given to advance on Loftcha, where Ossman Pasha with 50,000 men was entrenched behind hastily thrown-up earthworks. Great embarrassment was caused by the tardiness of the artillery train, which could only be dragged through the mud with the greatest difficulty. A halt was made on the hights overlooking Loftcha, and upon a spur jutting from the ridge one could see the white tents of the Turkish army pitched by the riverside beyond the town. The attack was decided on at all hazards, and the artillery was brought into position. The first roar of the cannon was promptly echoed from the Turkish entrenchments. Then began a most furious artillery duel, from which the Russian troops did not escape unharmed. The 17th and 18th regiments of the advance guard were swept through and through by iron missiles, piling the dead and wounded in sickening heaps together. In the midst of the fight an order was given to storm the position, in accordance with the usual Russian tactics. Gallantly the Cossacks of the 9th corps rushed to the attack. Down the road, under shelter of a cloud of smoke, the fighting was for a long time almost hand to hand, the Turks making frequent sorties. The Red Cross attendants were unable to carry off their wounded, so fearful was the slaughter. At last an order was given to retire, and the Russian guns ceased firing. The Turks did not follow up their success, evidently expecting a renewal of the attack to-morrow. The total loss of the Russians so far is not less than 3,000 killed and 5,000 wounded. The Rushts Routed Market Report. SAN FRANCISCO, August 2. FLOUR—Extra is jobbing at $7,41½@7,57½ per barrel, as to brand and terms. WHEAT—A further decline has taken place in Liverpool; sales, fair milling made here $2,32½@2,35; a lot of 2,000 etls Chile milling brought $2,42½; shipping is largely nominal at $2,25½@2,27¼. BARLEY—Prices are showing off for feed, some lots of coast being sold at $1,60@1,65 per cental. HIDER—Dry are steady 15¢., dry kip and calf, 12@13¢.; salted dull at 7½@8¢.; for light 9¢.; for heavy salted "kip, 7½@8¢.; salted calf, 8@10¢.; per pound, long wool pelts, 75@11¢.; medium, 40@60¢.; short, 25@56¢.; decrskins summer, 22@20¢.; fall and winter, 15@20¢.; per pound; Mexican hides, 1£ per pound cheaper than California. BUTTER—California fresh roll 20¢.; California firkin, 28@30; pickled roll, 30. HONEY—Comb in frames, 7@12½ per pound; strained, 5@7½. Financial. NEW YORK, Aug. 2. Gold opened at 5¾. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2. Currency: buying, 95½%; selling, 95⅔. Silver buying, 565%; selling, 5¼. Trade dollars buying, 95½@97. Forged Bonds NEW YORK, August 2. Chief Noland, of the Treasury Department, to-day pronounced ten paper R.E. State bonds of Missouri, found in the possession of Wm. E.C. Kerr and Perman Morris, to be forgeries. These men were arrested some time ago while trying to negotiate the bonds. Opposed to a Strike. HAZELTON, Pa., August 2. The railroad men of this division have signified a desire to return to work on all the local and through trains to-morrow. The miners of Eckly, Upper Lehigh and Jiddo held a mass meeting yesterday. The question of a strike was discussed but the speeches and entire proceedings were in opposition to that course so long as the Reading Co. continues to work. Alpine tourists will this year have an opportunity of observing a new and unprecedented phenomenon. In the neighborhood of the small town of Bourg St. Maarice is a mountain called by the people of the country the "Bee Rouge." It is connected with the outlying spurs of the Little St. Bernard, and is 7,500 feet above the sea level. This mountain is at the present moment tumbling to pieces. For three weeks past the blocks of solid stone of which it is, as it were, built up, have been crumbling away, and the whole side of the mountain appears to be in course of pouring itself down into the plain. The scene is described by a member of the French Alpine Club as magnificent in the extreme. The boulders which detach themselves are often of immense size, and they leap down a steeplope at an extremely rapid pace, crushing literally to matchwood the trees and saplings which they encounter. The noise made by the descending masses resembles dull and distant peals of thunder.