The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 12, 1896, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 189€. HE SURPRISED HIS FLOCK. Rector Lane Tells Them They Worship in the Dirtiest Church He Has Seen. AND HIS SALARY RUNS BEHIND The Arnnual Mecting at the Church of the Advent Produces Some OARLAND Orrice Saxy Francraco C)\LL,} 908 Broadway, April 11 The members of the Episcopal Church of the Advent were ed by their pastor, Rev. Marshal Lane, at the annual meeting this week, and they are still talk- ing about it. Only one part of the church has “fully measured’’ up to the expectations of the pastor, and that is the choir. He said that surpr the old parish sewing society, as an in- stitution of usefulness, had outlived its Sewing for charity or for the love of g for the church’s needs is all he said, but to make things f e is poor policy. It ruins the eyes, encourages idle talk, and is always poo and grudgingly paid. The same time expended in visiting about the parish and breaking down the charge of a frigid unsociableness would do far more for the church treasury, and leave a better feeling all around. i ‘/, o, DESIGN SUBMITTED BY ARCHITECTS HATHERTON & ROSS FOR THE NEW ALAMEDA LIBRARY BUILDING. scarcely’knew what they expected to ac- complish. The floral parade was at first congidered no more than an accessory, but by degrees assumed the first place. This vear it bks been the well-defined purpose from the start and will out the best results. Th H Williams Jr., president of Club, the lessee of 2 Park, has assured committee of bis willingness 10 do all in his power to make the fete a great success. He will furnisn Then ca: the great surprise. Rector Lane re was altogether too muc d ce among the various so- | cieties in the chur He said the building | was thed h he was ever in. He | complain and said that in- stead of r 00, as he should, he only got $1200, frequently had to w. onth’s pay that he envie assed his door with a tin 1 hand know 1 » his wages were due he would w: up 10 the cashier and get bis mone et on the Ce 1 h e out the black pla Rev. Mr. Lane d of merit an Witk i reported | been made off and the running ex- There are now 240 commu- ist 114 reported by the last hteen months ago. | DAMAGES. Sues the ¥leetric Eoad Company for Children. pril 11.—Suit was yurt to-day by A ttor- bebalf of Frank nd Consolidate 220 30 aameges. r of little Kate r§ fath the and Idah Emi Booth, tt two children crushed to death by an elec- | tha e one eveni while s that at the time id = negligently structed, which w protect from injury af struck by said ther averred ax ng the death of the was due to the neg- iess of the defendant, s stated. he plain alleges hat by the death of the said chiidren he i ’ in th sum of of $220 80 all prob- the ground of negligence in allowing the aged 9 and 5 years, to 2o apon 1 reet unattended. It was shown at the inquest that they had been playing tag and the older one was running away from the younger when, in passing behind one car they fell in front of the other, which re: ed in their death. MANY ATTRACTIONS. New Features Promised by the Fablola Fete Committee. OAKLAND, C April 11.—The ar- ents for the Fabiola floral fete, to 2ld May day, are progressing in a manner. Every day wit- evelopments and increases ty that the magnitude of the surpass that of last st fere wasan experiment they started the manacers r will fa SKINNY SUFFERER SAVED What Do You Think Makes Strong Men Weak ? Experience of a Prominent North Dakota Politician Who Gained Forty Pounds ' ina Few Weeks. Every men likes 10 be sir S S Why shouldn't you be? 7 Are you a tobac- < 3 co_user? g You are? Of course you 7 know that tobacco- isers, 88 @ rule, 2/, &6 away below ) /7 normal weight, be- 7 canse tobacco de- y stroys i 7 % L end sets certain nerves on fire. ““lost manhood.” y wh Wiliiams, That wears on the brain, saps its power ' and you gradually become mpotent. It is You never get weak when you gatn flesh like our friend Read what be s ONE EOX DID T Syxustox, Wells Co., N, D., July Gentlemen: 25. One box of No-To-Bac cured me of nz end chewing, after o weed for nearly forty years. h'is much bette lleve that No-To-Bac wiil do for 'S done for m: 1 heartily it to ull those who have become slaves 1o the use of 10bacco and desire to be emancipated. J. A. WrLnraws, Connty Anditor. Now don’t _you think X o-Bac worth a trial, especially when you buy from your own druggist under ubsolute gusantee of cure? Get your booklet, *‘Don’t Tobaceo Spit and &moke Your Life Away,” written guaraniee of cure and free sample. mailed for tho asking. Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. the services of experienced men to handle tes, provide ticket-boxes and cash He is rushing work on the park t in proper condition to accom- at will attend. g made to furnish cople. | The report published in some papers : | that the Nationai circuit would not open Oakland on May day resulted in some viring between R, M. of ancisco and Chairman of the National racing board dur- the past week, with the result that it been finally settled beyond any doubt that it will start with the Fabiola floral races to be held in the Oakland Trot- g Park on May day. new feature to attract attention to tke fete is the effort to secure the Buriingame Club to give & number of steeplechase races. There never havebeen steehlechase races at the park and it would be a novel 1d uteresting feature to most of those who wili attend. It has b en practically settled that the University Club event and polo game will be held from 11 4. 3. t0 1 P. 3., the floral parade from 1 to 3:30 p. M., Gideon in | and then the bicycle races. WANT A NEW LAW. Teachers of Alameds Organize Under the Law. OAKLAND, CaL., April 1.—The teach- ers of Alameda County held a largely at- tended and very enthusiastic meeting in 3he High-school building and put on its feet the Alameda County Teachers’ Bene- fit Association by the adoption of a consti- tution. Tts objects are set forth as follows: | “The objects of the association are to | secure the passage of proper amendments | 10 the present law, known as ‘The School- teachers’ Aunuity and Retirement Act,’ promote the formation of similar soci- ies throughout the State and of a State consider and take action on 1s affecting the teachers as a The County | et | society; t The election of officers is to occur at the inual meeting on the second Saturday in iinte an executive e, who are empowered to trans- v business between the reguiar All public schocl-teachers of v may be adimitted to mem- by signing the constitution and paving 50 cents a quarter as dues. The temporary president was instructed | to appoint the foliowingz committees to be at work until the permanent officers are elected: Corr:sponder 8 T. —C. F. True, Alameda; Berkeley; Miss H. C. PN Mrs. BE. D. | ss Jean Cla akland | C. Paris and Emiiy F. Ives, Alameda; Miss A. Keefer, Berkeley. A PRACTIUAL JOKER. Charles Merrill Held for Trial on the Charge of Robbery. OAKLAND, Car., April 11. —Charles Merrill was held toanswerin the Superior | Court with bonds tixed at $2000 to-day as the result of a practical joke played nearly two- years ago. In all proba- bility he would have been discharged had he faced the music at the time and told his story, but instead he fled and was not ap- prehended by the police until this week. The evidence shows that on the evening of June 19, 1894, Mernll and two compan- ions were returning from the theater, walking down Eighth street, when they saw a Chinaman. Merrill suggested that they frighten him and one of his compan- | ions, Guy Chapman, consented. | They walked up and asked the Mongo- | lian for 10 cents, which he denied having, and to prove it showed his purse. Merrill crabbed the purse and ran. The Chinaman believed he was in the hands of real highwaymen and called for Lelp. Chapman, however, did not run, 1 when an offic'r arrived he was ar- rested, but was dismissed on his prelimi- nary examination. Merrill was not caught, but the next morning when he learned of | his companion’s arrest became alarmed and left tow The court thought his leav- ing was against bim, alt ough both com- anions testitied it wasonly a prank played in fun. HISTORY OF A DAY. Alameda County Huppenings Told in Brief Chapter OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, April 11. Mrs. A. Dumas, who thinks that she is in danger of beiug polsoned by her enamies, was taken to Napa this afternoon. The Social .ebor party will meet in Labor Hall, on Elcventh avenue and Clay street, Sun evening at 8 o'clock to listen to an ad- by A. Denison on‘‘Capital and Laubor.” A fire loss of $2000 has been allowed to L. H. Brig's on his stock damaged by the late fire on Broadway. Between $1000 and $5000 will be aliowed to Cashmore, of the paint store. Judge Frick has issued a writ of mandate di- recting Auditos Snow to approve the cluim of C.E. Garduer, clerk of Chief of Police Lloyd, for $45 16 on account of his salary as increased by the City Council. A.F. Williams, the burglar caught in J. C, Frankiin’s room st the Annex House, was held to answer to the Superior Court on two charges of burglary in the sum of $2000 bail on each yesterdny ufternoon. Robina Reed, & Berkeles girl who is inclined to be wayward' and run the streetsat night, nas been commitied to Whittier, as her mother is unable to control her, The giri will have 1o remain about three years and three months. In the County Clerk’s office this morning there was filed ‘the certificate of continuancc of the corporation sole known as the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco, the in- cumbent of which is Most Rev. P. W. Riordan. Officer Cherles Clark won the Captain Siebe medal at the monthly police shoot yesterday afternoon. Both he and Detective Williams scored forty-five points, but as Clark made the arger number of bull's-eyes he was declared the winner. L. W. Murdock, a former conductor on the Oakland, San Leandro and Haywards electric railrond, has brought suit against that corpora- tion for $21,440, for alleged personal injuries received by the sudden starting of a car which threw him to the ground. He alleges the car was started by resson of the company using defective machinery. sult in miug‘mgl MUST ENCURE THE ROWS, Wives and Mothers of San Lo renzo Object to Being Offi- | cially Iguored. WILL WORK FOR THE BALLOT. Supervisors Force Them to Accept a Saloon in Spite of Their Unani- mous Protest. OAxrAND OFFIcE SAN FrANCISCO Cu,x,,} 908 Broadway, April 11. The wives and mothers of San Lorenzo have organized a woman’s suffrage club and intend to work with great vigor for the privilege of voting. They are highly indignant because the Supervisors have forced them to bave a saloon and beer garden in their midst against tueir defi- nitely expressed wishes. For many months the residents of San Lorenzo have endeavored to prevent the selling of liquor in the grove, but now that they have been defeated they will change their tactics. The ladies realize that they have no rights that the Super- visors are bound to respect, and declare that they will be treated differently when they have the right to vote. San Lorenzo Grove is a resort owned by the Haywards Electric Railroad Company. 1t is used by picnic parties, especiaily on Sundays, and last year it was, on several occasions, the scene of small riots which were a nuisance to the residents of the town and which made necessary the serv- ices of extra poiice. Three times the application fora license was aefeated by Rev. J. C. McCollum and the Christian Endeavorers, but at this last meeting the Supervisors granted the license to Fred Borman, who has leased the place. The perition which was presented to the Supervisors stated that *‘we, the women of San Lorenzo, the wives, mothers, teachers and others—those most notably and deeply concerned in the moral and spiritual welfare of the children and voung people of the community, appeal to you and most esrnestly entreat that you do not grant | such license.” The signatures of ncariy all the wives and mothers of S8an Lorenzo were aituched, but the petition was un- heeded. Fred Borman says he has been mis- understood. “The battle has been a hard one, but I am not particularly rejoiced over my victory, except in so iar as it will cuable me to do business, in preparation for which I have alreaay spent consider- able money. I feel, however, that I have been quite generally misunderstood in the matter. The grove was, last year, con- ducted by a man of my name, who ap- peared to be unable to meintain order, being overawed by disreputable characters, allowing the place to become an intoler- able nuisance to those residing in that | vicinity. This has reflected upon me, as | many persons believe that I am the same | man. It is my purpose to conduct the place within the limits of the strictest order and decency, and my past experience in conducting public gardens proves that it can be done.” The opposition to the establishment of a large athletic park_at Haywaras is based on the idea that a liquor license would be granted and the vlace be another Sunday resort. —_— ATHLETICS AT BERKELEY, Records Made at the University Spring Handicap Field Day. Stanford - Reliance Baseball Another Special Election for Schools. Game. BERKELEY, Car., April 11.—One of the largest crowds that has gathered this year on the University campus witnessed the U. C.spring handicap field day this afternoon. The records made were not up to expectation, probably owing to the coldness of the weather. H. Torrey '95, the hurdler of last year's Varsity team, ran the 22C-yard hurdles in 26 3-5 seconds, which is the best time ever made on the cinder-path at Berkeley, the former record being 26 4-5, made by B. Bakewell '98. The result of the 100-yard dash was something of a surprnise. W. Dickie '98 won the final in 10 25 seconds, which is considered very good time for such a day. Following is a list of events, winners and records made: 100-yard dash—First heat: Hupp 97, scratch, time 10 4-5 sec.; Hilborn'96, 2 yards handi- cap, second; Dresser '99, 2 yards handicap, third. Second heat—W. Dickie '98, scratch, first, time 103; F. W. Koch '96, 2 yards hanai. cap, second; M. Thomas, Dental Coliege, 135 vards handicap, third. Final heat—W. Dickie 98, scratch, time 10 2-5;: Kocn '96, 2 yards baudicap, second; Hupp *97, scratch, third, 220-yard dash—W. Dickie "6, scratch, time 24 sec.; Koch ’96, scratch, second. 440-yard dash—F. Magee '97, scratch, time 55 3-5 sec.; E. Sherman '97, 25 yards cap, secon . ’98, scrateh, third. Half-mile run—R. Carroll '99, scratch, time 2 min. 10 4-5 sec.; 0’96, 15 yards handi- cap, second. Snc-mlle run—E. Brown '98, scratch, time 5 min.; W. Jackson *98. scratch, second. 120-yard hurdles—B. Bakewell '98, scratch, time 17 3-5; L. C. Mackintosh, law college, scrateh, second. 220-vard_ hurdles—H. Torrey '95, scratch, time 26 35; L. C, Mackintosh, Law College, 15 yards handicap, second. Kuunning high jamp—L. Miller ’98, height 5 feet 6.7 inches; B. Bakewell '98, second. Ruuning broad jump—Hilborn, distance 20 feet 4 inches; H. Torrey '95, second. | sShot-pui—Ralph Lioyd '99, distance 39 fest 7 1.5 inches; R. Edgren second, distance 39 feet4 151 2S. 5 Pole vauli—Lloyd 99, height 10 feet. R. Eagren threw the 16-peund hammer 141 feet. The officers of the day were as follows: Referee—A. W. North, U. C., '96. Field e:udges‘A. Dubbers, U, C., '93; E. T. Blake, U. 96; 1. C. Ferris, U, €, '96. Judges at finish—J. C. Howell Jr., U. C, '96; C. R. Hoiton, U. C.,’96; M. H. Esberg, U. C., '96. ‘Timekeepers—G. W. Swingle, U. C.,"97; L. T. Merwin, U. C.,'96; E. Dinke ,U. C., 97, Starter—H. B. Torrey, U. C. Clerk of course—F. Argyll, U. C Scorer—William Nat Friend, U, Marshal—F. Radelfinger, U. C. Announcer—H. Allen, U. C., '96. Stanford Defeats Roliance. BERKELEY, Car., April 11.—The Stan- ford University baseball nine defeated the Reliance Club this afternoon on the Berke- ley diamond by a scoraof 19 to 5. The contest was one-sided from the first, the Stanford nine beginning with a score of four runs in the first inning. The game was witnessed by a very larze crowd, tie new grand s..od and the bleachers being both crowded, and many peoble standing arourd the field. The Reliance players were as follows: Campbell, pitcher and first base; Lanyon, catcher; Oliver, first base and pitcher; J, Campbell, second base; Walton, third bas hortstop; Dyer, left tield; Ireland, cen- ht field. ‘The Stanford s, catcher; Sharp, Stanbury, left Thompson, right 5, was umpire. ayers were: M oung, first ba: third base; T field; Strohm, ¢ field. Sheehan, Stanford Aunother Special Election. BERKELEY, Carn, April 11.— The Board of Education is taking steps for the calling of another special election to secure funds for new schools. Two elections to bond the town have been defeated and it is now proposed to secure money by a direct tax. On Thursday evening a special meeting of the Board of Education wiil be held for the purpose of considering the matter. Town Aitorney Hayne is now preparin, resolutions asking the County Board of Supervi: election. Amateur Theatricals. BERKELEY, Car., April 11.—Professor L. du Pont Lyle's adaptation of Congreve’s comedy “‘Love for Love” was presented this evening in Shattuck Hall by univer- sity amateurs. A large and fashionable audience gathered to witness the perform- ance and was liberal in its applause. The periormance will be repeated on Monday evening. The proceeds of the two evenings will be for the benefit of the English department of the university and the fund for sending an athletic team to the East. Junior American Mechanics. BERKELEY, Car,, April 11.—The local council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics zave a social to-night in American Hall. Add:esses were made by State Councilor Henry C. Schaertzer and by Miss Porter, ex-councilor of Cali- fornia Council No. 11,Daughtersof Liberty. The committee onentertainment consisted of Paolo Salisbury (chairman), J. C. Sher- ratt, M. P. Geirrine, A. C. Pait, George Moenning, J. Schmidt Jr., E.J. Stewart and E. Hanscom. High School Baseball, BERKELEY, Car., April 11.—A game of baseball was played this morning on the university diamond between the high schools of Berkeley and Oakland, the latter winning by a score of 15 to 9. New Chapter House. BERKELEY, Cav., April 11.: fornia Alpha of Phi Delta Theta, one of the Greek letter fraternities of the University of California, is preparing to build a new chapter-house. ~ A considerable sum of money has already been raised for the building and negotiations for the purchase of & lot are NOW in progress. Easter Music Again. BERKELREY, Car., Avoril 1..—The new vested choir of St. Mark’s Church will repeat at the regunlar service to-morrow morning the special musical programme arranged for Easter Sunday. rs to call the desired special The Cali- BANKER LITTLE'S CHANCE. Wood May Be Compelled to Release the Swindler. OAKLAND, Can, April 1L — Judge Wood of the Police Court refused to an- nounce his decision in the matter of hold- ing Root, alias Raymond, alias Miller, alias Morton, alias Wood, alias Nesbi charged with complicity in the gold-brick swindle, to-day, so that if possible Banker le of Dixon could be prevailed upon to swear to a warrant. It now all depends on the banker’s action whether a man already proven an exceedingly dangerous character to be at large shall go free. When the case came up to-day Judge ood said he had no doubt at all that Root was guilty, but he did not think that under the law he could hold him on the charge, but wouid refuse to pass on the subject until Monday. Judge CROP PROSPECTS. Grain Is Very Clean and Fruit Is in First-Class Condition. HAYWARDS, Car., April 11. — The favorable spring weather and the recent warm showers have been of much beunefit to growing grain, and there is every indi- cation that farmers will harvest one of the largest yields to the acre they have had for years past and of excellent quality. The grain as it now stands is very ciean. The rains have not been heavy enough to start the fine grass. 1 Tue fruit outlook at this time indicates a fair yield of cherries and apricots, and in many instances a light crop throughout the valley; a fair crop means a better quality and prices are usually in favor of the seller. Other fruits seem to show about an average yield, but none of the orchard- ists report anything above a fair crop of auy variety. Epworth League Convention. OAKLAND, CaL., April 11.—The second annual Epworth League Convention of Oakland district will be held on April 17 at the Chester-street Methodist Church, In the evening the election of officers will take place, and addresses will be made by Rey. F. 8. Wallis, Rev. M. C. Harris, D.D., and Rev. M. 8. Cross, D.D. —————— How’s your sore throat? Gone—long ago! Knocked out by Mitchell’s Magic Lotion. * OFFICERS BADLY BUNKOED A Chinaman Tricks a Pound- master, Who in Turn Fools a Deputy. AH SAM MAKES A TEN STRIKE. He Escapes in the Darkness and Pilot Crowley Is Still Looking for His Day’s Fees. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,) 903 Broadway, April 11. All the towns between here and Hay- wards are enjoying the story of a dilemma that befell Poundmaster Crowley of Hay- wards & counle of days ago. One of the smartest of 8an Francisco Chinamen came over to Alameda Ccunty this week to do business. Being a mer- chant representing several large houses he cast his eye around looking for a snitable official to introduce him to the leading business men of the county and to prompt him generally in his rounds. The Chinese merchant, whose name was given as Ah Sam, finally came across Poundmaster Crowley. As the ordinance regarding stray dogs and horses has been strictly enfoiced for some months the Poundmaster was only too glad to do any- thing that would add to his income, and he accepted the Chinaman’s offer to show bim arcund. They engaged a buggy and whenever the poundman pointed out a merchant of standing Ah Sam would go in and Crowley sat outside. The China- man seemed highly pleased with his suc- cess and gid a big business at Mount 1iden, and then a visit was made to San Lorenzo, where several more orders for goods were secured. Meantime Captam Hansen, a deputy Constable, heard that the lottery ticket business was being boomed in this county and he started out to make a capture if possible. He soon located the merchant with whom Haywards’ dignified pound- master was riding. Captain Hansen ques- tioned them, and as Crowley gave a full explanation of their business they were permitted to go. Hansen continued his search and soon again ran across the same couple. He waited till Ah Sam left a store and then went in and made inquiries which proved tha: the Chinaman was selling and taking or- ders for lottery tickets. Captain Hansen arresten Ah Sam and also Crowley as an accomplice. The Poundmaster showed his badge of office and made known his position to the Con- stable, but it all availed nothing and Cap- tain Hunsen started for Haywards with his prisoners. As the baggy was only built for two the Constable led “the horse and the prisoners occupied seats. Before reaching the cala- boose aarkness came on, and as it came the Chinaman went, and he has not since been seen. The deputy proceeded with the Poundmaster under arrest, but after a parley he was convinced that he had no evidence against his prisoner and was forced to release him. There is much speculation now as to who was most badly duped. Captain Han- sen certzinly caught a tartar in Crowley. Crowley is not yet paid for acting pilot and the use of his rig, and the Chinaman is doubtless in San Francisco, and has struck San Lorenzo from his visiting list. COMING TOWN ELECTIONS Haywards and San Leandro Will Elect New Boards and Offi- cers Monday. The Main Fight in Each Place Is Over the Office of Town Marshal. SAN LEANDRO, Ciw., April 11.—The town elections will be beld Monday. = All the candidates are independentj and there will be elected three members of the Board of Trustees, City Clerk, City Mar- shal and City Treasurer. The candidates for trustees are George Downie, H. F. Eber, J. M. Estudillo, B. D. Gray and N. L. Hansen. L.J. Martin and Frank H.Williams are in the fight for City Clerk. For the lucrative oflice of City Marshal there are five candidates, Manuel Barge, Michael Geisenhofer, William B. McKenzie, M. J. O'Brien and A.J. Santos. There is no opponent to Joseph Herrscher for City Treasurer. There will be only two precincts on elec- tion day. In Precint 1the officers will be as follows: Inspectors—W. P. Truesdell, J. Chipman; judges—C. Dawbarn and F. Barradas; tally clerks—A. J. Lynch, D. Mc- Carthy; ballot clerhs—F. Gonsalves and J. w. I:{ass. In the Second Precinct the officers in charge will be: Inspecrors—j. Baumberger, 8. Ury; judges—W. J. Strat- ton, C. Peterson; tally. clerks—H. A. Morin, T. Morgan; ballot clerks—T. J. Gill and J. Fields. 4 HAYWARDS, CAL, April 11.—The municipal election will be beld Monday. There are many candidates, but the main fight is between Ramsage and Obermuller for Mershal. The candidates have all been nominated by petition, and are, there- fore, all independent. The candidates are: Town Trustees—Grorge C. Baxter, W. P. Crane, Charles W. H?'er. E. W. Merwin, John D. Pinheiro, M. C. Petersen, William Lawrence, Henry Powell Sr. Town Mar- shal—George F. Obermuller, W.J. Ram- age. Town Clerk—H. E. Brunner, James A. Collins, Town Treasurer—Alonzo Brad- ford, A. E. Fischer. Library Trustees— T. F. Allen, J. E. Geary, J. J. McDounell, R. Reid, R. E. Wenk. There will be a large younz men’'s vot this year, the new registration amounting i to over seventy. EFFECTS OF THE STRIKE Prominent Contractors Indorse the Building Trades Work- ing Card. ARE SIGNING AN AGREEMENT. The Present Situation Results From a Conference Held a Year Ago, From all that can be learned the unions connected with the building trades are entering upon an era of prosperity never before equaled in the history of trades un’onism in this City. This prediction is based upon important information re- ceived at the headquarters on Turk street early last evening, which kept the men in earnest discussion until a late hour. The news was nothing else than that a large number of the reputable and prominent contractors, members of the Builders’ Ex- change, are banding themselves together to help the unions of the building trades 1n enforeing the working-card. The history of this action dates back to 8 year ago this month, when the trades unions were not as prosperous as they are now. The carpenters sent representatives to the members of the Builders’ Exchange and asked them to enter into a compact similar to the one in vogue in Chicago, commonly known as the “Chicago agree- ment.” This arrangement has been very successfully carried out between the Chi- cago contractors and the building trades unions for several vears. Under its provisions the contractors agree to assist the members of the unions to observe the union rules relative | to the hours of work, rate of wages and the employment of only union men. The latter in return protect the contractors by driving out of business all “‘coyote” con- tractors who work as journeymen part of the time and do contracting at other times at rates below what any reputable con- tractor can figure. Such an agreement the local carpenters wanted to make with the contractors, but the latter said that the unions were not properly organized at the time. “Go and periect your organizations; get all your craftsmen into your unions and then you will be iu a position to demand better wages, better hours and a recognition of the working card,” was the substance of the answer in reply to the request. The workmen at once took the hint be- lieving that when they could make a showing their request would be favorably received by the better class of contractors. in furtherance of the idea the Building Trades Council was organized ard as it is well known the working card was put out on the st inst. The strike that followed did not have an injurious effect upon the arrangement because those affected by the strike are not in the list of those who advised the jour- neymen to organize a year ago and it served one good purpose. It showed the strength of the building trades unions. This was what the local contractors mentioned wanted to see, and having seen it is evi- dent that they are satisfied. Yesterday a prominent contractor in conversation with one of his workmen gave the startling but pleasing information that a number of the most reputable and best- known contractors in the Builders’ Ex- change were signing an agreement to stand by and support the card system. He added: “'Isigned the agreement to-day, and there is a long list ahead of my name. f the unions stand by the card we will stand by the unions.”” The contractor made good his words by informing the men that they must all show up for work on Mon- day morning with their working cards in hand. ‘When comparing notes at headquarters last evening it was found that several con- tractors had notified th men to be pro- vided with working cards on Monday morning, and two of the contractors gave similar information regaraing the agree- ment among the contractors to uphold the unions’ workins card system and employ only union men. This agreement so far as can be learned exists only among mem- bers of the exchange and completely cuts off outside contractors. SUICIDE WITH A RIFLE, ©. H. Warden Puils the Fatal Trigger With His Toe. C. H. Warden committed suicide last night at his home, 621 Twenty-first street. He loaded his Winchester rifie, removed the shoe from his right foot, placed the mnzzle of the weapon in his mouth and pulled the trigger with his toe. There wasa loud report, and when members of Warden's family rushed into the room they found him with the top of his heaa | blown off. He died instantly. Warden was 28 years of age. his mother and three sisters. The mother id he had been out of work for a long ime, and was expecting money that did not come. Though of a jolly disposition he grew despondent ————— Sons of St. George. ty and Alamede County lodges of the George have made arrangements to hold their ninth annual picnic at Sunset Park, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, on the 30th of The City lodges of this order, assisied by hters of Bt. George, will combine to St. George's day, their hall, 317 M e General Dimond’s Illness. General Dimond has been ill at his home at 2126 Broadway for some time, but his family and friends are not apprehensive of any seri. ous results. Infact, the general was much im. | proved yesterday.’ His family say he is only taking a much-needed rest. e Deafness does not decrease the chance for life. Deaf people live s long as others. He leaves NEW TO-DAY. DR, EDISON'S PILLS AND SALT Have Been Triumphantly Tested by the Ameri- can Medical Age. Mrs. Catharine Hammond Harney, From the American Medical Age. A system of correspondence which has been carried on between the editors of this ublication and a few of the people who | ave been benefited by Dr. Edison’s Obesity Pills and Salt has developed the fact that out of 309 consecutive cases the average reduction in 150 cases was 28 pounds per month, and in 156 cases was 19} pounds per month. In oneof three un- successful cases, so called, the total re- duction was 26 pounds, in the second 23 and in the third 15. The use of these remedies was followed by no disagreeable results, and was in every way beneficial.” The fat man’s tenure of life is very uncer- tain in dog days. So is the fat woman's. Take Dr. Edison’s Obesity Pills and Salt and wear his Obesity Band. If youare not so very fat a month’s treatment ought to reduce you satisfactorily. If you weigh a gocd many more pounds than youonght, two months’ treatment ought to do it. Hundreds of others all around you are getting in_shape to bid defiance to hot weather. Why don’t you do it, too, when it is s0 easy? j Writing from her home on Argentine avenue, Mrs. Catherine Hammond Har- ney, whose portrait is above, says: “I grew fleshy until I advanced from 129 to 196. I was afflicted also with heart and liver trouble. I took three bottles of Dr. Edison’s Obesity Pilis and two of his Frait Salt, and they reduced me thirty-six pounds and quite cured me of my heart and liver disease. I tuen took these reme- dies more sparingly another month and was permanently reduced to my old weight.” Mrs. Lena Langdon Hayes, Ninth ave- nue, writes: “I was so fat last summer that I suffered awfully. I was not only fat, but sick. Early in Febrnary I began taking Dr. Edison’s Obesity Pills and Salt, and in six weeks they reduced me to my old weight (125), relieving me of thirty- five pounds of surplus fat, restoring my old graceful form and curing me of indi- gestion and palpitation of the heart. Ido not dread hot weath r now.” Mrs. Susette Hampton Pixley, Dolores street, writes: *‘For too plump shoulders, arms, bust and neck 1 took Dr. Edison’s Obesity Pilis and Salts, and in six .weeks was brought to symmetry and comeliness. These remedies restored all of my old charm of figure and improved my health.” Take these reniedies in spring to fortify your system against the dangers of the summer. Dr. Edison’s Pills and Salt re- duce fat and cure chronic diseases. Write to LORING & CO.’S CHICAGO MEDICAL | DEPARTMENT for iree advice about. San Francisco, Reduced 36 Pounds. ubesity or other diseases. Why don’t you get thin? It may be done 50 easily and so quickly that if you do it you will ever afterward wonaer why you did not do it sooner. You remember how you suffered from the heat last sum- mer, as only a fat man or woman_can suf- fer in hot weather. You were in danger of sudden death almost every day from June to September. You knew it then and you know it now. Why don’t you get over on the safe side? Dr. Edison’s Pills and salt are the greatest spring medi- cines. They go farther and cost less and do more good than any others. Dr. Edison’s Obesity and Supporting Band. Colonel Denton, Los Angeles, writes: *I have a reduction of nine inches in ab- dominal girth by wearing Dr. Edison’s Obe- sity Baud one montn.” The One Reliable Treatment. Obesity Pills, $1 50 a bottle, or three bot- tles for $4, enough for one treatment. Obesity Band, $250 and up. Measure as per figures on cut. Obesity Fruit Salt is §1 a bottle. This should be used in the iamily as a bever- age during all seasons by fat and thin, oid and young. It makes a delightfnl drink and prevents and cures siomach com- plaints. No Tonics, Nervines, ‘‘Sarsaparillas’® or Other Medicines Required When These Remedies Are Used. Send for free postpaid copy of “HOW TO CURE OBESITY.’ Four newspaper columns, 200 testimonials. Should be read by every fat person. Say you saw this in The ~an Francisco Call. C. 0. D. orders must be accompanied by $1 to guarantee express charges. THE OWL DRUG CO. San Francisco and Los Angeles. LORING & co., s General Agents Unlted States. Dep’t, 39, 115 State St., Chicazo,