The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 26, 1897, Page 11

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, MERRITT'S WISH WLL BF OBEYED All Litigation Over the Big Estate Is at an End. Oakiand Will Soon Have a Large Hospital for Men and Women. Bowdoin G:t a Big B quest ani Seventy Legatees to R.ceive Gi'ts. 106 Sax FRAX 08 Broadway, Iitigation is ended. A de- ed down by the United me Court vesterday which 2 1e complications that for ave surrounded the Merritt- state. The action of the Su- preme Court sets the properiy free io be ed 10 the uses intended by Dr. Sam- Merritt end Mrs. Catherine Garcelon. The action that has brought this about was a dismissal of the appeal of James P. Merritt and Harry P. Merritt from the of the United States Circuit t, and it is acknowledged by Messr«. Reed & Nusbaumer, their attorneys, that there is absolutely no further chance for apveal or litigation. Judge Stanly, the surviving trustee under the deeds made by Mrs. Garcelon, is now at liberty to pay off the bequests made to her relativesand friends, amount- OQAKLAN The Merr eision was b Ga to about seventy people, and to con- y 10 the trustees for the Samuel Merritt a tees of Bowdoin ch they are en- It is understood that hospital ill_be located in and, will receive §600,000, and the col- Jege $400,000, but these amounis may be ails of the litigation have been ed exhaustively as they progressed e death of Mrs. Garcelon in 1891, a year after the deatu of Dr. Mer- two nephews, James and Fred- ritt, threateaed a contest of the v which Dr. Merritt left the greater the estate to his sister, Mrs. Gar- and the latter made a compromise the nephews by which they re- d $125,000 in cash and real estate worth about $500.000. Harry P, Merritt, rd nephew, came out from Maine and an a contest of the will of Mrs. Garce- Then the Bowdoin Col'ege trustees n sait in the United States Circuit which took the whoie matter of t out of the handsof the State The will coniest in the Alameda irown out. James and Harry 1 violated their agreement and eon- ed the trust. Judge Hawley in the d court ruled that the trust was legal, An appeal was taken to the United 23 Supreme Court, and in June, 1896, final decree in favor ot Bowdoin Col- lege was entered. Six months later James and Harry Merritt tiled their petition on appeal on the question of jurisdiction. The Supreme Court yesterday decided t the lower court acted within its juris- on, and this ends the litigation. The trust deed for the establishment and government of the bospital provided that the first trustees should be Dr. Agard and Dr. Pinkerton, both dead, and John nly, who survives. Dr. A. J. Rus- d Dr. P. L. Wheeler were appointed lace of the decedents. The deed pro- es that the hospital shall be forever nown as the “Samuel Merritt Hospital,”’ and also that the money shall be invested insuch a manner as lo guarantee per- petuity of the charity. Two of the trus. tees must always be of the reguiar or uilopathic school, and the other une may be & business man, but all must be resi- dents Ozkland. The hospital is to be divided into four | | of Miss Aiice M. Brady of Oakiand, Miss rds to accommodate at least foriy pa- t 1 all, two for female and two for male patients, and must be of such arch tectural design that it will be no detri ment to the neiehborhood in which it is situated. The inmates of the hospital are 10 be residents of Oakland and its vicinity rasreasonable. The trust deed says: is not the purpose or design of this benefits and adavantages ns as may be paupers, whose care is d for by public taxation, but the s of this provision are intended Ly and valuable citizens, who, le to support and take care of ves and those dependent upon m when they and their families are heaith are nevertheless possessed of such limited means and income that a se- ious or protracted sickness of themselves of such as may be dependentupon them would be ftinancially burdensome, and the aid trustees are enjoined to adopt such measures as In their uncontrolled discretion will best effectuate this purpose and intention, with the minimum of in- jury to the feelings, susceptibilities or pride of the class .ntended to be benefited hereby.” The Bowdoin College is located Maine, from which State Dr. Merritt came. He frequently during life ex- pressed his desire to do something hand- tome for 1bat college, and it will soon re- ceive its large legacy. In addition to these bequests there are seventy people, located mostly in Oakland and the State of Maine, who receive va- rious legacies, from $1000 to $25,000. Judge Stanly says he wili begin paying these lecacies next week, and it will take about $250,000 to do it. The whole estate is val u:d at about $3,000 000. WOMEN AT WORK. Interesting Addresses and Papers at tie Annual Convention of the W.C. T U OAKLAND, CaL., May 25.—The twelfth annual convention of the Alameda County’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union opened in the Brookiyn Presby- an Church this morning. Mrs, Fannie Wood, president, called the delegates to rder, alter which Mrs. A. B. Gove con- ducted devotional exercises. The follow- ing commitees were then announced: Credentials—M Crase, Mrs. E. G. Snow. 2 ns—Mrs. J. N. Jamison, Alameda; Smith. Berkeley; Mrs. J. Russell, rds; Mrs. V. Durnam, Irvingion; Mrs. A. Bradshaw, Livermore; Miss C. Page, Pleas- snton; Mrs. V. M. Foster, West Oakland; Mrs. Madaiamilton, East Oskland ; Mrs. . Teeple, wenty-third avenue; Mrs, 3 Zeamuy s enue; Mrs. P. H. Mathews, The treasurer reported $131 60 - on kand May 1, 1896; received during tne year, $8440; disbursemients, $166; balance on liand, $50, with a listle outstanding. The morning was spent in reminiscences by several of the older members. Luoch was then served in the church pariors, The af:ernoon’s session was occupied by Mrs. 8. C. Borland on “Results of Tem- perance Oadet Work” as carried on here end elsewhere for the last five years, and "‘Flash Lights’” of the recent efections in Alameda and O°kiand by the ladies inter- The Soft Glow of the Tea Rose is acquired by ladies who use Pozzoxi’s CourLexion Powper. Try it. be availed of or extended to such | in | { | | | | | farly. | have been nothing less than a miracle. | dered him, have tesn turned to feelings | Clarrage attempied to stop him, and it { leased on bail and that he will renew his | refuses to say anything about his case. 1897. ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS. ested. This brought forth many interest. | ing statistics. This evening the president's accom- plished daughter, Miss Esther Wood, surervised a gold-medal contest. Tuose taking part acquitted themselves with credit. The programme for to-morrow is: 10 4. >.—Prayer, Mrs. Lawrence; minutes; reports of superintendents; evangelistic, Mrs. Fannie Wood; social purity, Mrs. Anua Mil- len; family ‘calture, Mrs. P. H. Rodgers; 0. 0. Gifford; song, Mrs, Gott; parlia. y_usage, G. M. Kimbail; ensign and union signal, E’G. Snow; medal contest, Miss E. Wood; literature, Mrs. M. Crase; scientific temperauce instruction, Miss McPalmer; par- lor meetings, Mrs. J. H. Rhodes; press, A E.S. B aw enforcements, Mrs, §, C. San- s, Mre. 8. K. Treffrey; juvenile oMath; prison work, Mrs. H Mrs. 0. E. Gifford; peti- L. C. Williams. 11:15 A. m.—Election of officers; devotional hour, Mrs, R, R. Johoston. Afterncon, 1:15 o’clock—Prayer, Mrs. P. H, Mathews; reading of minutes; quizon Siate icutes, Mrs. P. J. Spencer; reports from local presidents—Alameda, Mrs. J. N Jamison; BerKeley, Mrs. M. Spencer; Haywards, Mrs. J. Russell; Irvington, Mrs. V. Durbam; Liver- o Mrs. A. Bradsnaw; Plessanton, Mrs. C. Pag:; West Oakland, Mrs. B. M. Foster; East Oskiand, Mrs. M. J. Hamilton; Twenty-third . Teeple; Oakland, Mrs. O. H. n sium work, Mrs. E. Scott; , “Should Criminals be Allowed to paper, “Has the Time Come to Take thie Work of W. C.T. U. Back to the Church?” Mrs. R. R.Jobnston; discustion; talk, “Is Another Crusade Pssible?”’ Miss' M. Barb.e. discussion; finauce, Mrs. G. M. Kimball. CLARBAGE WILL RECOVER The Elmhurst Ccnstabe Not to Suffer Death for Doing His Duty. His Assailant’s Wife His Not Visited Her Hu:band and She Fears His Re ease. 0AKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO cun,} 908 Brondway, May 25. The physicians stated yesterday that Constable Clarrage of Elmhurst is out of danger and will recover. Although he is over 60 years of age he is possessed of a remarkably strong constitution, and has been enabled to withstand injuries to which many younger people would suc- camb. That he was not killed instantly is shown by the nature of his wounds to The doctors even declare that if the charge of shot had been of a heavier size it would have caused death. Now there is general rejoicing in the little town be- cause Clarrage is a great favorite. The expressions of indignation and anger against McMahon, who would have mur- of congratulation for tne sufferef. Dur- ing the two weeks he has been injured he has been constantly attended by his many friends, who out of gratitade for past kindnesses consider it a privilege to min- ister to the old man’s wants. Mrs. McMahon, the wife of the man who did the shooting, has not once visited her husband in the County Jail. On the even- ing of the tragedy she told McManon that it he struck her the door wasopen to him. 1t now se2ms that she has kept her word, for he aid strike her and kicked her before was for doing his duty that the oid Con- stable was shot. Mrs. McMahon has expressed a fear to ner friends that her husbaud will be re- aarsh treatment of her. She saysthat she is not at all snxious to see him, and neither has he expressed the least desire to see his wife. McMahon has placed himself in the bands of Attorney M. C. Chapman and It is known, however, that he will plead seli-defense. His wife hasstated that she bas no desire to live with him again and only wants to be left alone with her child. T .ereis, however, some property involved, and there will likely be a fighi foritin the court. Convent Graduates. OAKLAND, Cavr., May 25.—The gradu- ation_of threc young ladies occurred a: | the Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart this afternoon. The class cousisted Etbel A. Corrigan of Eed Bluff and Miss M. O'Connell of Marshfieid, Or. Their motto is “Semper Fidelis,” ‘or “Always Faithfual,” The chapel was handsomely decorated with the purple and gold of the class and pansies. The programme was entirely of a literary and musical character. Scenes from “Ben Hur”’ was the feature of the afternoon. and each participant earned credit both for themseives and their in- stitution. The scencs vresented and those presenting them were: Scene L—The Meeting of the Wise Men. Balthasar, Miss A. Brady; Melchior, Miss E. Corrigan; Gaspar, Miss G. Craib. Scetie 1L.—The Light in the Scy. The Shep- herds, M:ss M. Dixon, Miss E. rennessey and Miss M. Tormey; the Angel, Miss V. Downey. Scene L1L—The Return of M-ssala. Ben Hur, Miss M. O'Connell; Messala, Miss H. Nichols. Ben 'Hur's Home. Ben Hur's motner, Miss 8. Blackburn; Tirzab, his sister, 53 M.’ Rankin Scene V.—Ben Hurat the House of Simonides Simonides. M ss E. Fennessy; Esther, his gh.er, Miss E. Corrigan. v Ben Hur and the Sheik Ilderim. ss M, Dixon. “Tne Chariot Race,” Miss V., ney. ne VIL—Ben Hur, a Disciple of Christ. Great Interest in the East. OAKLAND, CaL, May. 25.—Word bas reached ths city from the Rev. C. M. Hill of the Tenth Baptist Church, who is now in Pittsburg, Pa., attending the May anniversaries of the Northern Baptist so- cieties. He says thatin every cily, town or hamlet he visits there are large num- bers who sav they will see California this sommer, He estimates the attendance from beyond the Mississippi River much greater than that expected here, The convention closes to-day. It has been largely attended, and the daily papers give extended accounts of the meetings. Mr. Hill will leave to-morrow for Washington, New York and Boston, thence home, where he expects tq arrive about yune 5. Glibertson Held Responsible. OAKLAND, Can, May 25.—The latest change in the stree:-railway combine is the retirement of Assistant Superinten- dent Gilbert Robertson from the Grove- street system, which is controlled by the Realty Syndicate Company. He relused to make any statement in regard to the removal of Mr. Rudolph or the feeling of the men as to who was responsible for the order for the men to sign a temper- ance pledge. He thought that there had indersianding to his po- sition; he bein: only an assistant to the superintendent, had 10 obey his superior’s orders. ‘When questioned he denied that he was at all responsible for the pledge, but simply obeyed tue superintendent when mlddw print one, the terms being dic- tated. S Donated to the College. OAKLAND, CaL, May 25.—Mrs, M. Gray, widow of the late Dr. Gray, who was for so many years pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, has presented the trustees of Calil College with a check for $1000. Gray mansion, one of the college buildings, was built by her contribution. She has given often and in large amounts to this cause, Altogetber Mrs. Gray has given nearly half & m:llion doliars to the advancement of the Baptist faith and cause on this coast during her life. Bhe is now well along in life, but attends services regu- Her home is with the Rev. O. H. Hobart, who succeeded to the pastorate of the First Church when Dr. Gray re- signed. BASSETT WANTS COVELLIER'S SEAT Confession That Involves the Water Ccmpanies Fight. Admission That the Purity o Elections Law Was Vio ated. During a Heated Argument Much Was Said That Is Now Greatly Regretted. OAKLAND OFFIOE 8AN FRANCISCO UALL.} 908 Broadway, May 25, “O1d Pard’ Bassett may possibly “‘get there.” *There” isa seat in the Council which he filled for the past two yesrsand which he was prevented from reoccupying by Counailman Cuveliier. The cause of Mr. Bassett’s glee is the fact that Mr. Cuveliier is not a politician nor a diplomatist. In t e heat of the discussion 1ast night oves alternating the hydrants Mr. Cuveliier was goaded to break his re-~ solve whick, if he had kept It, would Lave saved him a lot of discomfiture. It was all caused by this neat little speech: “Idid not intend to say a word,” said Mr. Cuvellier, “but I will admit that I have been goaded into making an expla- nation. I will confess that I broke one plank in the Republican platform which provided that all efficient RepubMcans should be retained 1n office. I voted for ‘White for wharfinger to succeed Rutber- ford, but I could not help myseif. Before 1 subscribed to that platform I nad prom- ised White to vote for him and I was tied up. I will admit that I was guilty in that instance, but I do no: intend 10 break the platiorm on this qu:stion of alternating hydrants.” “I am very sorry.” said Mr. Girard, “that Mr. Cuvellier is such a poor politi cianas to admit that he violated the purity of etection law.” “Yes, I did,” said Cuvellier, *and 1 am sorry for it.” There are others, however, who do not intend io let Mr. Cuvellier’s gorrow end the matter. One of them is “Old Pard” Bassett. “If Cuvellier wishes to save himself a lot of trouble,” said Mr. Bassett to-day, “he will resign, because his seat in my opinion belongs to me. Every vote he gives on any question is likely to cause trouble, and now that he has confessed to what the law calls a felony, I consider nim to be disqua.ified.’” Mr. Cuvellier's position places the hy- drent fight in a very interesting sitaation. It was passed last night by eignt votes. It has 10 go to the Mayor, and should he veto it, eight voles are necessary to pass 1t over his veto. Should Mr. Bassett suc- ceed in obtaining Mr. Cuvellier's seat, he will cerrainly vote on the water question differently from Cuvellier. This would re- duce the vote from eight to seven, which wonld not be enough to sustain a possible veto. ROBBED A POLICEMAN. Two Bold Highwaymen Surprise and Secure the Revolver of a Mounted Officer. OAKLAND, Can, Muy 25.—Policeman J. B. Boycs was heid up last night shortly after 9 o’clock, while riling out Broadway, and robbed of his revoiver. He was mounted on his horse at the time, riding leisurely. He noticed two men on the curb, near where he was riding, and as he came abreast he was ordered to halt. A shining Colt's revolyer barrel aimed | at his breast caused him to stop. “I've gotyoucovered; hands up, or you're adead policeman " were the next words, in ciea cold ton “None of that!” was the commaad, with a click of a cocking revoiver, as Boyce made a move for his revolver. Up went his hands at this. ‘‘Have you any money ?"’ demanded the leader. “Not a cent,’”” answered Boyce. “We didn’t expect you bad, but we need a revolver badly.” Fred [io his com- panion]. take the gentleman’s gun.”’ The oificer's gun was taken by the other, and he was told to get. *‘We won't take your star, but you want to get down the street as fast as your nag will carry you; and dor’t look around, eith'r, if you don’t want a dose of your own lead.” Boyce took the advice offered and made for the City Hall, where he reported to the Chief. A scouting parly at once started out, butno trace of the party has yet been found. Boyce has been on the force since March 2, 1887, and has the name of being one of the bravest and best officars in the depart- ment. But with no possible chance to protect himself or fight he was compelied to surrender. The police are now thor- oughly aroused, and the hold-ups and robberies will probably cease for the time being. Captain Vaughn Enforced Orders, OAKLAND, Can, May 25.—“If you don’t get into that boat, I'li blow your brains out,” was the command of Captain Vaughn 10 Henry tum Suden, that made the latter leave the sinking Regina, near Red Rock recently, The affaircame out to-day and the above words of Vaughn's given publicity by £d Ingali's, one of the party. The plan was for three to get to shore in the small skiff, and then one to return for the other two. Tum Suden refused to o at first, and wanted Vaughn to take the first trip. After two attempts to bave his plans car- ried out, he made the threat which sent the boatload off. None returned at the time, and when they did, no traces of the yacht was to be found, At the inquest it was shown that the party had a keg of beer aboard. Mussenden Made Things Lively. OAKLAND, CAL., May 25.—Officer Scan- lan arrested- a Pullman car conductor named Mussenden at aun early hour this morping and sent his wife to the Receiy- ing Hospital. Mussenden came home last night and with a big knife in on nd and a long rope in the other threata bu-n down the house and kill his 16-year- old daughter. ‘‘He proposed to tie them up, hack them to pieces and then set fire 1o the piace,” said Mrs. Mussenden. The daughter ran out of the house, calling for help, while Mrs. Mussenden, who had been sick, jumped out of the window, breaking her leg and seriously injuring ner knee. Cited for Contempt. OAKLAND, CAL.. May 25.—George Cash- moze, who threw Receiver W. 8. Douglass out of his place of business on May 21, after he had been placed in charge by the Svperior Court, will now show Judge Greene why he should not be committed ior contempt. The case comes up June 1. Native Sons Mourn. OAKLAND, Cavn, May 25.—The funeral of James Larus, w:ose body was recov- ered yesterday, occurred this afternoon from the Church of the Advent, East Oak- land. Tne Native Sons of tne Go.den West lodge was represented by thirty of its members, and a beautiful open book of white roses and sweet peas. On one side were the letters *‘F. '8.,” standing for financial secretary, his position in the lodge, and on the other “N. 8. G. W.” The pall-bearers were: George T. Hahms, H. A. Crandall, E. 8. Gates, Silas Brion es, George W. Weaver and Dr. T. K. McCol- lough. Hie Execution Day to Be Set. OAKLAND, (AL, May 25.—Ben Hill will e tnken pefore Judge Ogden for sen- tence. The remittitur from.the Supreme Court, affirming the firding of the Supe- rior Cour, arrived at the County Clerk's «ffice to-day. Hill's attorneys will prob- ably pleaa for a delay, but it is not likely that they will succead. Tney will then ap- peal to Governor Budd to save the con- demned man’s life. LAUNDRY RESTRICTIONS. Oscar Meysel Will Not Wait for the Passage of the Proposed Pro- hibitive Ordinance. ALAMEDA, CaL., May 25.—Oscar Mey- sel, whose proposition (0 erect a Chinese laundry on 8an Antonio avenue in the residence portion of the town has aroased bitter antagonismn, says that he will stand on his rights, and those rights are to put up such a building as he chooses on his own property. He claims that the proposed ordinance requiring the consent of five property- owners in a blcck before any one can erect a laundry, ble or chicken-house will be illegal and that a similar one in Chico was knocked out by the Supreme Court. He says the people might as well say to him tnat he sball not start a bar- ber-shop unless they give their consent. But he is not going to wait for the ordi- nance to be enacted. The Board ot Trustees cannot meet next Monday, as it is a legal holiday, and under the new meeting ordinance’ they cannot get together till next Wednesday. By that time, Meysel says, his laundry will be up, even if he has to hire extra workmen to huiry italong. It the people want a fight, he says, he 15 ready for them and wili givethem & merry war. And it ceriainly looks as though it would be a merry war. PETITION FRUM PUTZKER, The Professor Wants to Ride a Wheel on the Side- walk. He Asks the Berkeley Trustees to Caange Their Bicycle Ordi- nanc: BERKELEY, CaL, May 25.—Prolessor Albin Putzker of the department of Ger- man at the university presented to the Board of Trustees last night a petition asking that the ordinance prohibiting bi- cyclists from riding on thesidewalks be repealed. Professor Putzker is an en- thusiastic bicyelist, and believes the law to be unreasonable. In his petition he say! “We should like a modification of the ordinance which prohibits the use of bi- cycles on sidewalks in such a manner as to allow the use of bicycles on sidewalks. This is to ke done under proper resiric- tione, such as prevail in other cities. An ordirance could be drawn which would be better than any now in force elsewhere. Riders might.be compelled 10 go at & very slow rate when meeting padesirians, Dis- mountihg is often dangerous both to the peaestrian acd to the rider. The request is made for the tollowing reasons: . 1. Our streets are new and not smooth, and cverywhere there is much gravel and other material 1njurious to wheels; car tracks also offer” serious obstructions. 2. The main thoroughfares are, most of the time, so wet from sprinkiing that it is dangerous to ride on them, and, more- over, ve:y unpleasant on account of the mud thrown up by the wheel. 3, It is a Lardship to riders irom neighboring cities to find vut at the risk of arrest that the vrivilege granted elsewhere is not granted in Berkeley. Tnus excursionists, instead of being attracted to come here, are re- velled.” Surerinterdent of Streets Chick thinks that bicyclists should be corapelled to ride on the streets when macadamized, He believes Professor Putzker to be right in holding that bicyclists should not be ruled off sidewalks where the streets are not suitable for riding. The board will con+ sider the matter at its next meeting. Trustees’ Meeting. BERKELEY, CAL, May 25.—The Town Trustees last night decided to advertise for bid« on the town-printing contract. The successful bidder will be required to put up a $2000 bond to carry out the con- tract. The Trustees awarded to the Berkeley Advocate a contract for printing in book form the coditied ordinances of the town. Above the Estimate, BERKELEY, Car., May 25.—The Boa-d of Edacation last night received bids on the construction of the new primary school. Al the bids were over $4000. The lowest bidders were E. J. Squires, J. A. Marshal and Mangram & Otter, to whom contracts were awarded. e gegie o A WATER BUIT. Dr. Robinson’s Proceeding Against the Alameds Water Company. ALAMEDA, Car., May 25.—A good deal of local interest has been manifested in the suit brought by Dr. W. Robinson of this city against the water company to compel it to put in hovse connections without the usual fee of $10 charged for that purpose. This case was argued be- fore Judge Hall yesterday by T. V. Cator and Green Mujors for plaint:ff and G. H. Maxwell and City Attorney Taylor, for de- lendant. It was contended on behalf of plaintiff that the company could make no charge against any customer except the rate fixed by the City Trustees, and y expense for labor or materials in making house connections must be added to the investment in the plant. Tue Trus- tees had fixed no rate for making connec- tions, and hence the comnany could not charge for doing 0. The decision of Judg: Ross in the SBan Diego water case was cited 1n supportof this contention. On the part of the defendant it was con- tended that the water company could not be compelled to incr ase its investment or enlarge its plant at all; that whatever it was required to expend annually in maintaining and operating its plant was a current expense whic: the company is entitled to be reimbursed for from the water rates fixed by the Trustees, and that this is not a charge for the use of water, but Jor labor and material furnjshed. To allow the consumer to escape from the cost of making the connections was to put the burden on the community, whereas it should fall on the person individually benefited. Note ALAMEDA, CAL., May 25.—In the Constable case the Trustees have ordered s warrant drawn in the name of W. H. Jordan for $67 22, the amount of the verdict returned. Thus Consiable does not receive a ceut, as the en- tire amount goes o his aitorney. The autopsy on the remains of Conrad Hess, who died suddenly yesterday athis home in this city, showed that death resuited from fatty degeneration of the neart and the forma- tion of an ante-mortem blood clot {n the heart, Two Eastern library journals have written to Librarian Harbourne requesting him to send them copies of the prize essays to be written by school children on the subject of the *Pablic L.brary.” Schellhass’ store—Goods are b ing sacrificed. Chas. Wollpert, Trustee. Stores mus: be vacated.* ARE BUILDING A CITY OF TENTS Seventh-Day Adventists fo Open a Camp at Bushrod Park. Delegates From Several States Will Be in Attendance at the Conference. Several Denominational Insti‘ution; Will Also Share in the Enc:mpment. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FrANCISCO CAI.L.} 918 Broadway, May 25. The twenty-sixth annnal meeting of the Catifornia Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists will be held this year at Bushe rod Park June 3t013. Extensive prepara- tions are being made for this annual camp-meeting, which the managers of the convention expect to be one of the largest ever held in the Btate. Work on the camp ground was begun on the 23d and over 100 tents have already been pitched. The derominational trans- portation agent has succeeded in securing reduced rates 10 the meeting over all roads coming into Oakland ior those who desire to attend. Many of the speakers who will be at this meeting have been in recent attendance at asimilar though more local meeting in ihe city of Fresno. It is anticipated that there will be a large attendance this year from Nevada, Southern California and the north, The last annual camp-meeting of this dencmination was feld in Aiameda, and, although the attendance was large, the camp-rs do not consider the grounds nearly as convenient as those at Bushrod Park, which are particularly beautiful at this season. The 1all, symmetrical shade- trees add much to the general appearance of the camp. The grounds have been laid out like a miniature city, with North, Central and South avenues running from east Lo west, and streets from A to H running from north to south, while every tent is num- bered. Looking down Central avenu: an unobstructed view may be had of tbe bay, Angel Isl.ng, Alcatraz, Fort Point, the Golden Gatcand its sleeping guardian— Mount Tamaipais. Northward, in full view, stand the university buildings, the blind asylum and the Berkeley hills. Already a plentiful supply of water is on the grounds, and electricity will ope- rate 100 incandeacent lamps by which the grounds will be lighted at night. A number of their denominational in- stitutions will be represented on the grounds this year, among others being the Healasburg Oollege; the Rural Health, located at St. Helena; and the Japanese Mission of San Francisco. One of the special features of this meet- ing will be the ssrvices in the Scandinu- vian language, to which one of the tents will be dedicated, as there will be many at the meeting who speak that language and cannot understand English. Elider L. P. Jacobsen will have charge of these ser.- vices, CHRMAN GER RESIGHS Willing to Do Anything to Help the Success of Endeavor Day. Secretary Baker R undly Scored for Trying to Creats a Dissension in the Committee. OARLAND OFFICE BAN FRANcISCO CALL.] 908 Broadway, May 25. | The peculiar ar;ument made by Sec- retary C. F. Baker of the First Baptist Church against Mr. Gier of the finance committee of the July celebrations caused that gentleman to send the following res- ignation to the Merchants' Exchange to- night: Mr. Webd N. Pierce, Secretary of Fourth of July "Celebration and Oakiand Endeavor Day—DEAR Sir: 1 herewith respecifully hand you my Tesignation as chairman and member of your finance committee. Iam heartily in favor of making both celebrations a grand success. As my connection with the Committee has be- come a matter of public discussion which might tend to create an unpleasant feeling and perhaps injure the success of either or both celebrations, I ask you to accept this my resignadon. I have been highly honored by your joint committee, and shall consider it my pleasure to quletly assist in the 1interest of success. Yours very respectfully, THEO. GIER. At to-night’s meeting of the exchange it was stated that Mr. Baker was not rep- resenting the Christian Endeavor senti- ment, but was attempting to be officious, The members of the ex- change said that the sentiment of the Christian Endeavor was very practical in this matter; that they re- alized that it was a celebration and recep- tion tendered to the thousands of visiting delezates by the city of land and that it ill became one secretary to show such a small spirit. 3 2 Mr. Gier's resignation will not be pre- sented until the next meeting of the joint committee, when it will be declined ana Mr. Gier will be asked to retain his chair- manship. Eleventh-Street Pavement. OAKLAND, CAL.,, May 25.—The new as- phalt pavement recently laid on Eleventh street, between Broadway and Washing- ton, will not be -co-g‘:ed by Suveriniend- ent of Streets M. K. Miller. Just what o do is the question. He sent samples of the asphalt to Thomas Price & Sons, chemists, who report on the chemical composition and concludes with this para- graph: This material as a whole is an asphaltum rock melted up with the residuum left after the distiilation of crude petroleum. We can- not recommend this as a good material for use A3 a street pavement even after being softened with fluxes. It is far inferior to the natural bituminous rock found in many places on this coast. —— Proportion of the Spoils. OAKLAND, CaL., May 25.—As a resul: of the order adopted last night by the City Counecil ulurnlling the hydrants within cer(ain districts, the Oakland Com- pany will have 220 hyarant« and the Con- t'a Costa 145. KFormerly the Oakland had 272 and the Contra Costa 93. Personal. L. Deffner and family of St. Helena, en route to Europe, are stopping for a few days with Mrs. F. Crist. ————— Christian Endeavor Bulletin. The committee of 97 of the sixteenth inter- national Christian Endeavor convention, to be held in_this City on July 7 ‘0 12, has just issued its first transportation ‘bulletin, which contains eight pages of interesting matter. It will pe sent ail over the United States by theusands and will be particulariy beneficial to managers of excursions. It contains much vaiusble data concerning railroad rates east and west, side trips and excurs'ons in Calitor- nis, Yosemite and Yellowsione parks and ocean trips to Alaska and the Sandwich Isl- ands. The bulletin is sbundantly iilustrated with scenes in all of the placesof interest likely to be visited by the Endeavorers. - GROCERIES! GROCERIES! GROUERIES! AT PUB.IC AUCTION. THIS DAY, ceeriineee.. May 26, 1897, AT >51 HOWARD STREET, Commencing &t 11 A. 3. I will sell The Entire Contents of & well-stocked Grocery and Bar, inc1uding a fuil line or Stapl: and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, C.zars, Tobaccos, ete.; 2'50 Showcases. Scales, Glassware and all kinds of Wednesday... Fixtures. All must besold Noreserve TO-MOKROW. Thursday. May 27, 1897, ‘The Elegant Furniture, Fi«no, eic., 0f 8 rooms at 1348 BROADWAY, ALAMEDA b J.C. ER, Auctioneer. Office 632 Market t. JOROAN WILL TALK Z00. The Board of Supervisors to Bz Pet tioned for an Appro- priation, Committee on Promotion to Make All Arrangements for the Saturday Night Meeting. At the meeting of the Mission Park and Zoological Garden Association yesterday afternoon the following communication was read by Secretary J. J. McEwen from Professor D. 8. Jordan: May 24. 1397, J. J. McEwen, 118 Montgomery strect—MY DEAR : 1 siall be giad w speak on-Saturday the 29tn, as requested. Sam Pari- ridge offers o present aud show tne lantern scenes of the animals, wiiich will also be an advantage. I shali speak exiemporaneously, and as what I shall say wiil depend somewhat on the audience and the features it would be & litile hard to prepare a statement before- hand of the points. I shall be at the Palace Hotel. Yours very truly, DAVID STARR JORDAN. T. V. O'Brien stated that in a conversa- tion with Mayor Phelan, that gentieman, considering his official position as Mayor of the City, rather inclined to the opinion tnat it would not be proper for him to pre- side at the meeting on Saturday -vening. This decliuation was accepted for the rea- sous given, ana the committee decided to nave W. M. Bunker perform that distin- guished duty, in the unavoidable absence of President Shadburne. This same gentleman moved that the time bad arrived when it was proper 10 present the application for an appropria- tion for the park, as alsoa request for bids for a suitable site. ‘This motion was carried, with the pro- viso that George Center, chairman of the promotion committee, collect the peti- tions left at the several newspaper offices only and have them presented to the Su- pervisors on next Monday. The following is the petition: To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Super- visors of the Uity and County of San Fyancisco— GENTLEMEN: The Mission Park Associution of San Francisco and the undersigned residents and taxpayers of the City respectfuily request your honorable body to make a reasonable appropriation in the next tax levy for the pur- pose of providing a public park and zoological garden, and in the meantime that you invite Pproposals tor and select & suitable site for the same in the Mission district. The question of finance was discussed for 1he covering of the incidental expenses of the committee. Several members dived into their pockets and drew out gold pieces for the purpose. But it was deemed the better way to appointa finance com- miitee, which was done by namine W. M. Bunker, T. V. O'Brien, Dr. C. G. Kenyon, George Center ¢nd William Mewizner 1o that position. A. B. Ma uire stated that (he mesting of Situ-day evening at Twenty-first and Howard streets was only the first o a series of like character to be held for the purpose of a-onsiug puslic enthusiasm in favorof a park. Colonel John O'Byrne spoke against the smalier park in front of the Mission High School as being in his opinion 11l advised for numerous reasons, ——————— Calvarian Soclety. Rev. Charles A. Ramm, who has been con- nected with St. Mary's Cathedral as assistant priest for some time, has been appointed di- rector of the Calvarian Soclety. to succeed ———————— NEW TO-DAY. JF,CUTTER EXTRA .0ld Bourbon has been a staple family and medicinal whiskey fora quarter- century. B HARTIN & co, 411 Market 8t., San Francisco. Dr. Martin’s BN Of the Age A proventive and cure for Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Pains in Gen- eral, Dyspepsis, Sore Throat, Pneumonia, Nervous, Liver and Kidney Complaints, Backache, Burns, Swellings, Colds, Coughs. Colic, Cramps, Sprains, Bruises, Wounds, Indigestion, Skin Dis- eases, Excessive Itching and many other complaints. Price: 25¢, 50c, $1 Per Bottle. L: CALLISCH, Wholesale Agent for the Pacific Coast, San Jose, Cal. For sale by all druggists. The trade supplied by’lledln ton & Co., Mack & C‘o.;,.:nd Langley & Michaels, o Dr.Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disenses, Lost Manhood. Debility of diseasewearing on bodyaud mindand Skin Diseases. "The doctor cureswhen othersfall. Try him. Charges low. thers: Cures teed. orwri Dred. ¥, umfl“’.m | ¥ SALE 0F FURVIIURE. THI> DAY, ay 26, 1897, ... May 27, 1897, KA M. 1314 MARKET S R Opposite Odd Fellows' Bul di nihon limitor reseive, abont #3000 WORTH OF FUR IiUk., ETC. ... CONSISTING OF Dining-rooln « edroom Suit D Racks Fold g Paclo Writ] aud G varly Bookcases, d ents ca ¢ Matting Ok’ Ockers. 100 Mogue: o Rus dr=d Siiyrna Ku s of the best qua i Tuese g.0ds must be removed 1 i Ihursday, 4 O'CIoCk P M., and we require a deposlt o1 bugin-. " Fositive s le o1 everyihli mvite dealers’ attent.on INDIANA AUCTION COMPAN LEUTH Father Byrne. Father Ramm is a native of Caliornia and was educated at St Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Futher Byrne has been transferred to St. Biigid's Church, a vacancy oceunrrine tlere thr.ugh the eleyalion of Father McKiunon to a pistorate at Rio Vista. CHAMPIONS CIGARETTES. Supervisor Lackmaa Is Opposed to the Measure Introduced by Super- visor Haskins. It is evident that Superviscr Haskins’ anti-cigarette order will meet with con- siderable opposition when it comes up be- fore the board for considerat on, and the first note was sounded yesterday, when Supervisor Lackman declared at the meeting of the Judiciary Committee that he was opposed to. it, as savoring too mugh of a blue law. Supervisor Sheehan wanted to bear from the advocates of the order before voting on it. Chairman Smith wapted both sides represented, so the matter was laid over for a week. It is understood thata majority of the board favor the ordinance which is now in force in Alame NEW TO-DAY. FREE T0 EVERT MAN. THE NETHOD OF A GREAT TREATMENT FOR WEAKNESS OF MEN. WHICH (URED HIM AFTER EVERY- THING ELSE FAILED, Painful diseases are bad enough, but when a man is slowly wasting away with nervous weakness the mental forebodings are times worse than the most severe puin. Thers isnoletup to the mental suffering day or night. Sleep is almost impossible, and_under such a strain men are scarcely responsibie for what they do. For years the writer rolled and tossed on the troubled sea of sexual weakness until it was & question whether he had not better take a dose of poison and thus end all his throubles. ~But providential inspiration came to his aid in the shape of & combination of medicines that not only completely restored the general health, but enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and he now declares that any man who_will take the trouble to send his name and_address may have the method of this wonderful treatment iree. Now, when I say free I mean absolutely out cost, because I want every weskened 10 get the benefit of my experience. Iam nota philanthropist, nor do I pose as an enthusiast, but there are thousands of men suffering the mental tortures of weakened manhood who would be cured at ones could they but get such a remedy as the one that cured me. 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