The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 10, 1897, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1897 ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS. PWILL NOT STAY ON ANY TERMS Why Dr. Carroll Resigned at the Eighth-Ave- nue Church. Was a Lack of Harmony, but No Lack of a Heavy Debt. Rev. Dr. Oase of San Francisco May Oome to the Vacant Pulpit. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Fraxcisco CALL,| 908 Broadway, Sent, 9. § The retirement of the Rev. 8. J. Carroli, D.D., from the pastorate of ihe fashion- uble Eightb-avenue M. E. Church, as re- vorted exclusively in to-day’s CALL, has aused much discussion in churct circles, as it was generally thought that he would Temain to the end of the term, whici would not be for another year. There is s much difference of opinion regarding iis retirement as there is concsrning the chioice of his successor. The Eighth-avenue Church is one of the largest buildings in the city and ina fash- ionsble part of town. It had a mem- bership of several hundred when Dr. Csr- roll came four years ago and since tha time it has away. Thedoctor came here from Stock- ton, where he served a very successful pastorate, but in Oakland things did not run smoothly from the first. Dr. Carroll concluded that as its pastor he should the controlling spirit in the church or- &anization, and this is where, it is said, he made a mistake. There was lack of harmony among some of supported as he should bave been. U r such conditions church work did no osper and ile found the church burdencd ze debt, but in spite of all ob- stacles he kept ihe church running in fairly good condition. Of late, however, troubles have muitiplied and there has been an increase of dissatisfaction. The pastor was asked by some to recon- er his decision, but he has stated that under no conditions will he come back. At last night’s meeting Trustee J. W. Watson made a speech and offered res»lu- tions of regret, whic: were passed without sent. The meeting was the largest at- 1 prayer-meeting ever held in ihe urch, The official board of the church refused livalge the name of the man who w.ll ceed Dr. Carroil, but it is known that Dr. W. W. Case of the Howard-strest M. k. Church of San Franciscoand Dr. J. 8. Cantine of San Jose are sought. There is 8 desire on the part of some to have Dr. H. B. Heacock return, but this is ba:d!y likely. It1ssaid that the condition of the church at present is such that only an entire s ranger can succeed in restoring har- OAKLAND PRESBYTERY, Meeting, Election of Officers and Discussions of Reports of Committecs. OAKLAND, CaL, Sept. 9.—The fall meeting of the Oakland Presbytery will be held in the First Presbrterian Church, Eimhurst, next Monday and Tuesday. The meeting will open at 7:30 ». M. on Monday, when the retiring moderator, Barton W. Perry, will preach the presby- tery sermon. cers will take place before adjournment. On Tuesday there will be three sessione. One at 10 A. ., 1:30 and 7:30 P. 2. Lunch and dinner will be served in the church, and delegates will be entertained over night that come from a distance. Tuesaay’'s programme will be given over toreports and a discussion of them. Aunual Rev. F. H. Robinson of Newark will re- | port upon the systematic beneficent work of the church when the efforts of the Christian Endeavorers to build up a Tenth Legion in this State will be given atten- tion. Dr. R. T. Coyle will revort on the young people’s work, Barton W. Perry on educalional work, ¥. B. Brush, Alameda, on the freedmen, and Mrs. George W. on Lyons home mission work. WILL TEST FARMER® Actual Polariscope Analysis Healdsburg Farmers’ BEETS. at the Institute. BERKELEY, CAL., Sept. 9.—An inno- | vation will be made by the faculty of the College of Agriculture in the method of been gradually dwindling | be | the officials and the pastor was not | the membership gradualiy | The annual election of offi- | o condueting farmers’ institutes, At the institute to be neld next Friday and Sat- urday at Healdsburg actual laboratory methods wili be employed to exhibit to | the farmers the process of analyzing sugar beets. Mr. Jaffa of the Agricultural De- pariment has devised a portable case for be apparatu- usea in analvzing the beet-, and he thinks that he can make twenty or ihirty analyse one session be shown to the farmers, and it is expected | that unusnal interest will atta meeting, as each grower will have an op- portunity i . <ee his own beets tested. Pro‘essor Wickson, Mr. Jaffa and D. T. Fowler wil conduct the insiitate at Healdsburg. Seven such meetings have | been held already and by next May sev- | enty or eighty mstitutes will bave been | held in various parts of the State. | I e ol | AT WORK FOR ST. PAUL Soclety’'s Fete Next Saturday Is to Be of Numerous Novelties. | LAND OFFICE SAN FrANcisco CALL, } | 908 Broadway, Sept. 9. | All kinds of novelties are being planned | for the event of the opening season, the St. | Paul’s fete next Saturaay afternoon and | evening. There is only one possible chance that it may not be all the success trat is anticipated, and that is the weather. The fete has been purposely set for the night of the moon, becanse 1t was | found that it uot rained in Qukland | >tember moon is full excepi the Cievea:d was first clecte . ibe wuthority of George W » vies with Dr.'G. C. Pardee i al and meteorological attain- Baker residence and grounds ure being changed into quarters lor a fete and although to-day y, udies and young folks were all bu 1s the political duty of every sound-money male and female believer to attend and purchase and drink of lemonade liberaliy, | and thus prove that the successof McKin- | There is to be dancing, entertainment, a phonograph tent, a nnss—lorlnno(eller‘ | and many other odd diversions. Alec Rosborough will give a minstrel mer Leflingwell is tosinga na waiian dirge, Ed Jackson will cut silbo ettes, Edward Hume will lecture on * Life at Ses,”” and many other celebritie will occu the platform during t evening. wct, B e SHOT THROUGH THE RAT. Mysterious Shosting Affair on the Red- wood Road Ree ntly, OAKLAND, Car., Seot. 9.—Consider- able excitement has been aroused on the Redwood road, beyond Fruitvale, over a mysterious shootinz 1w some aays age. It occu and came near end y Levaile, wno drives a sprinkling t the time Levalle was retar g o Waiter Morose where he is employed, | with the sprinkling cart, having finished | his day’s work. The builet whizzed past | within hearing, as he thought. He dropped from the seatin his tright ant was partially stunned by the fall. Joseph St. Mary came up on horseback and the | two began an investigation. Levalle’s fedora hat was punctured with a bullet, which cut four holes where 1t had been folded. It passed so close to | his head that a lock of the hair was sev- | | ered from it. Every place where any one could Lave hidden was searched, but no trace of a would-be a n found. - - — Driving Association Races. ALAMEDA, Car, Sept. 9.—The Ala- | meda Driving Association held races this | morning on the speed irack. There were | four races, all horses being driven by their | owners or by other members of the asso- ciation. The weather was perfect, there practically no breeze at all, and the in fine conaition. There was cess ‘of the polariscope analysis will thus | | ley reaily did give things a boom. } a4 WILL STORM SEVEN TOWNS | Endeavorers to Invade the Southern Part of the County. | President Lowell’s Novel Idea | for the Quarterly Convention, Hundreds of Delegates Will Gather| Next at Irvington Sunday. OARLAND OFFICE SAN FraNcIsco CALL,) | 908 Broadway, Sept. 9. The dark places of wickedness and of Christian lassitude in the southeastern | pertion of the county will receive a shock | of spiritual earthquake next Saturday and Sanaay. The County Christian Endeavor | Union will hold its quarterly convention (on those days, and a plan has been oui- lined for arousing seven towns at once, President George P. Lowsll, being anxi- | ous to maintain the increased interest re- | suliing from the late international con-| | vention, has devised a new plan for the quarterly convention. On Saturday nexi there will be conferences simultaneously at Decoto, Alvarado, Niles, Newark, Warm Springs, Irvington and Centerville. Ther will be special leaders at each o hese places and work bLelpful to the rganization will be discussed. Hundreds of delegates from all over the | county attend the quarterly conventions, | and special excursions will be run from Oakland to accommodate the large crowd tiat will go from here, Alameda ani | | Berkeley. The delegates will be enter- ta:ned at the various towns, and some will | go in teams prepared to camp for the two days. On Sunday morning the question of | Sabbath observance will be discussed at | the churches, and in the afiernoon all the delegates will drive to Irvineton and sev- | eral union sessions will be held. Miss Mindora L. Berry will speak on her work as State supe nient of the missionary 'i.ere will be conferences | the different cial bodies and a va lunch, In the evening Rev. C C. riott_and Mrs. Carsie Judd Montgom ery will del.ver a ‘dresses. | The County Union has undertaken a task thisyear. Aiter the inter- | onvention ciosed sviue criticism was expressed regarding the raising of the | contribution from this county. ~Many stated t at if Alameda could raise §2500 for any special purpose it should be able to do it every year for foreign missionary | work. Much “was said about the matter | on both sides, and finally Pre-ident Low- | ell s-ttled the controversy by announcing | | that Alameda County would do as much | or toreign missions 1ext year as it did for the convention of '97. | This matter wii! be thorough!y discussed | at the approaching conven.ion, and prob- ably a plan of work will be prezented. FRIOX FOR OAPTAIN. Reliance extension field of ket Football Team Formed for the Coming Seuson. iance of some 200 people cn the bleachers and strune along the fence. | The resulis ot the races were as follows: Free for all, Neal’s Emma Abbott won in two straight heats from E. P. Heald' Thorn. Time, 2 173 2:30 class, Co ila won 1wo | henis. Time, 2:2614—2:233. Trausell’s Sii- | ver Button got third place in the first heat t and secoud in the second; Morris’ Inez M jus Teversed these positions. | Fisher’s Uncle Tip beat Noy’s Kelty Bowers in two siraight heats in & special race for ihe 4 class. The winner's time was :::ux};f[ Charity Ba:eball. ALAMEDA, Can, Sept. 9.—The per- sonnei of the basepall team from the city officials, which is to play a like team from at last been definitely decided upon. Itis as follows: | _Simpson, catcher; Dan Scully, shortstop Bruno Stéinmetz, pitcl Williem Wi left Fred Kieupfer, third buse aud cap! Eugene Maiilo rignt field; Wiiliam “hief ers, cent , second base. The subs utes are to be Officer Gunn, B. F. Lamborn atd Recorder St. Sure. A e i A New Masonic Building. OAKLAND, CaL, Sept. 9.—The Fruit- vale Masonic Hall Association laid tbe cornerstone of their new building this | afternoon. The building will cos: about | $4000 and is a two-story structure, 5| feet. Itcontainsa siore and living ns on the ground and lodge and banquet rooms above, with all necessary pantry | | | stated at this time, will be as f ilows: | | Oakiand on Saturday efiernoon next, has | OAKLAND, OaL, Bept. 9—The Re- Itance football team bas been formed and practice will begin next Wednesday. Fred Frick, the old-time player, will be elected captain by the directors to-morrow night. The average weizht of the team is 170 pounds and the line-up, so far as can be Arthur Burnett, center; Ed Wells, right guard; Bert O iver, left guard; Jim McHugh, right tackle; George MacRaewor Frank Huily, 1-ft tacsle; Jim Lanyon, right ead; kddie Snerman, left end; Harry Platt, quarter; Fred Frick, right hali; Frank Carter, left half; Arthur Atlett, fullback, Jack Sherrard and Lon Whitehouse of the unbeaten '94-'95 team and Lucunha, Nelson and Nedderman are also likely to | go into training. Claims Her Husband Was Cruel. OAKLAND, CAL., Sept. 9 —Mrs, Marg- aret Taylor, who has been examine. sev- eral times as to her sanity, has com- menced action against John Tayior, her t.usband, for a divorce. She accuses him of extreme crueity as & cause of action, and asserts that they were married in Pittsburg, Pa., in 1871. Tuey have five children. Cecelia is an actress of some ability. She asks for §30 alimony for herself and | two minor cnhiidren and the equity ina | neat home in Fruitvale, which she claims is community properiy. { Ten More Policemen. OAKLAND, CaL, Sept. 9.—The com- and anterooms. mittee o! the whole of the City Council | could has progressed so farin estimating the tax levy for 1897-98 that it is probable that the rate of tuxation will be $1 17 this year. Tue 17 cents is for bond and interest re- fandin:. 7The esiimate provides for ten more policemen. REDUCED CARFARE., —_— Four Cents to All Parts of the City When iwenty-Five Tickets Are Bought. OAKLAND, Can, Sept. 9.—The first benefit to the public from the consolida- tion of the street railways under the management of the Realty Syndicate was the enlargement of the transfer system. The first of the month a system of trans- fers was inaugurated that enabled patrons to go from any road to any other part of the city on uny other line. As the Hay- wards road paralleled the Alameda road in East Oakland it was decided to sever the transfer relations with tne foreign company and carry all of their traffic on tneir own lines. Now comes a reduction in rates. In- stead of the nickel, the fare on all the lines of the Realty Syndicate will be reduced to 4 cents. This is to app/y to book-form tickets, twenty-five ticke's in each, . ood for as many rides, for §1. They will be good on all lines, and the Leona Heights road pro rata, This means a great saving to heavy travelers. The book tickets were tried two years ago on the Grove-street linesand met with general approval. Tuey will go on sale within a few days. s . WILL VIEW THE EOLIPSE. tion to Go to India, | OAKLAND, Car, Sept. 9.—It was de- | | cided to-night that the eshall be a special Chabot observatory expedition to India to observe the eclipse in which the late Colonel Crocker was so greatly inierested. A letter was received by the Board of Education from W. M. Pearson of Ban Francisco, who donated the valuable pho- tographic lens to the observatory, staling that he would donate the expenses of As- stronomer Burckhalter’s trip to India if | the board would let him go. The matter was dicussed, and it was decided not to let him go, especially as there was danger that the lens he would have to take might be broken en route. Burckhalter has provided for this con- tingency and sent a letter to the boara, stating that he had placed the matter be- fore Dr. George C. Pardee, who is an active amateur astronomer, and that the doctor had told him to order a lens and to send him the bill. ‘I b1s somewhat altered matters, and the | bourd decided that Professor Burck:alter go if the expecition should be a sp-cal one and not merely an adjunct to tne Lick Observatory expedition. Burck- halter siated he would only go if it were to be a Chabot Ob ervatory expedition and that he did not want to go as the tail of anybody’s kite. It “was decided by the board that, as Professor Burckhalter would beaway from October to April, 1t_conid not legaily pay his salary for that time. Superintendent McClymonds stated that when the late Anthony Chabot died Le | left $10,000 in trust, the interest on which vas to be devoted to scient:fic research. He stated the accrued interest would now be suflicient 10 pay the nrofes- sor's salary, and as the Board of Educa- tion is the trustee of the iuna he recom- | mended that they apply 1t in the manner | he proposed. The board concurred in the Superin- tendent’s views, so with the aid of tue late Anttiony Chabot, Dr. George C. Pardee and W. M. Pearson the Chabot expedition to India is as-ured. Annual Church Conferenco. OAKLAND, CaL., Sept. 9.—The annual | conference of the Methodist Chureh South of Northern and-Central California will rueet in the Asbury church Septem- ber 22 and continue thrcugh five days. Bishov Hargrave of Nashville, Tenn., is now on his way to the coast to preside at the sessions ot the conference. Special rates wil: be made by the rail- road and boteis for the delegates, of whom it is expec ed that there will be 250 or more. The membership is particulariy strong in the farming communities, and as they have had good crops and sold them for good prices, it is anticipated that the attendance will be I&rger than last year. Against Majority Protests. OAKLAND, CaL, Sept. 9.—The Good- roads’ Association of this county has de- cided to sena out circulars setting forth the purpes: of street improvements and the small cost entailed. This will be fol- lowed up by a per-onal canvass by iis members whenever any street work is at- tempted in order that majority protests may be less often filed. May End in the Police Oourt. OAKLAND, CaL., Sept. 9.—A partial examination into the mental condition of | Mrs, Mary Dothemann, who has been charged with poisoning her neig.bors’ chickens, convinced the physicians that her case was one for the Police Court rather than the Insanity Commissioners. Tales of the most revolting nature were told of her conduct. The case will be con- cluded to-morrow. Dignity of Labor. OAKLAND, CarL., Sept. 9.—The pupils of Centrai Grammar or Manual Training Sehool were addressed yesterday by Master Car-repairer W. B. Ludlow of the Southern Pucific Raiiroad Company. The gentle- man spoke at length. In Paris one person in ei hteen lives on charity. DANGED AWAY FROM THE FLEET ZEolus Captures the Mac- donough Cup in the Biz Regatta. The Pride and Speedwell Sail Over the Course Neck and Neck, Fawn Meets With a Bad Acoident. Doris and Alert Winners in Their Class. first’”’ was illustraled yesterday by the vacht Aolus in the second annual regatta of the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Associ tion. While she was the last of her class to cross the line, she not only passed all of her competitors but also all the other The old saying that “the last shall be | command of the Eolus when she de- feated the Fawn for the perpetusl chal- lenge cup, and in this race had charge of the Amigo. Frack Stone, the builder of the Eolus, was in charge of that boat, and the result was that both boats re- ceived the finest kind of handling. The Z>lus proved the faster boat of the two and gained a lead over all_her class. By winning yesterday the Zolus becomes the possessor of the beautiful Mac- donough cup, woich, aside from its in- trinsic value, is very much desired by yachtemen. i In the 44-foot class the Clara, Pride and Speedweil started in what was considered tue prettiest race of the day. The Clara’s immense spread of canvas gave her a great advantage over the other boats, and she was therefore able to take the lead, which she kept during the whole race. 'Lhe Speedwell went over tue line first, but before the first leg of the course was sailed the Pride had caught up with her, and during the rest of the race there was not a hundred feet separating them. On the run home the boats made a beautiiul sight coming along with all their sails set. The boats were so close together thut the crews were able to con- verse with each other. Near the finish ti.e Pride, being inshore, got a puff of wind which carried her across the line a length ahead of the Speedwell. The Pride was declared the winner of her class on time allowance. The difference in time between the Clara and the winner was but eleyen seconds. The regatta was successfully carried through by the following officers: | Regatta committee—Dr, C. L. Tisdale (chair- | man), J. H. Hopps, Alex Swanson, C. P. Moore, ouix Sneckson. Referee — E. A. Egelberg. Swarson and Louis Sneckson. 1 and Tisdale. The following summary contiains the | time of the various boats, etc.: Judges — Alex Timer-—Hopps kncinal. | - x oty 3 | 2 Seeleioh NAME OF CLUB. = pisg =3 o ‘ s L | 20-foorciasw |h. m s jh m e Pacific... | Doris 1202 24 6| | First. 25-f ot class. | IR a'l foral A Cortient 2 10 82| Third. Californi Accident.® Calffornia, 2 06 27|Second. % 22 23|r ourth. '2 45 21| Fourth, ffi!ffli.‘??:“ 2 34 19}nm. Corinthian. 3 jie Encioa 2 43 45/ | South Ba; 2 62 02 California HE Corinthian 2 38 5i|Second. e |1asi0s 2 89 51|Second. Corinthian .|Queen. s 5 | Edlliorain dna. 12 86 56 3 28 29| First. 44-500t Class. Corinth 2 [} 2 25 09 Second. 2| 2 24 65| First. | 225 81|Third. 2 47 50, 12 48 36 “no_finish. boats which were ambitious to secure tne Macdonough cup. A stilf breeze and comparatively smooth water made yesterday an ideal day for holding a regatta. A large crowd of spec- tators lined the Powell-street wharf, and though unfamiliar with the names of the competing boats scemed to derive great pleasure in watching the maneuvers of the yachts. The course over which the race was sailed was from a stakeboat anchored off Powell-street whari to the Presidio shoal buoy stakeboat, and from there the boats had a run before the wind to the Blossom- rock stakeboat, KFrom that point they sailed north for about three miles to a stakeboat anchored off the Berkeley shore, thence back again to the starting point, where the time of the smaller class was tuken. The small boats were per- mitted to continue on the course if thev wanted to compete for the Mac’onough cup. The large boats were obliged to round the stakeboat at the Presidio buoy asecond time and sail back acrossthe starting line, where they finished. The little boats were first to start on their journey. The two slonps entered were tue Idler and the Doris, and what might have been one of the prettiest races of the day was spoiled by the Idler’s com- mander mistaking the preparatory signal for the starting signal and he crossed the line. An effort was made to recall the boat, but her crew were too engrossed in sailing the boat and were therefore dis- qualified. The Doris went over the iine ut 12:02 and followed in the wake of her unfortunate rival. Inthe 25 foot class all the boats entered started. The Alertled the way, followed by the Sea Fox, Klash, Phcenicia and Cupid. All these boats went over the course 80 ay to be eligible for the cup with the exception of the Flash. The latter boat came to grief on the reach from the Bios- som Rock stakeboattothe Berkeley shore. A sudden squall struck her large maln- sail, causing a strain on her spar, which snapped off close to the deck, and spoiling her chancesof winninzastp to the time of the accident the California’s representa- tive was holding her own with the other | boats. Her crew cleared away the wreck- age and anchored until after the race, when sbe was given a tow. Owing to his father's illness, Commo- dore von Schmi tdid not enter his Whirl- wind in the thirty-foot clas:, The abs=nce of the boat and her commander was re- greited, as the Whiriwind’'s chances of winning were considerel excellent. In this class the boats to start were the Nereid, Amigo. U. & I, Mignon, Fawn, Pupoose and Eolus. Great interest was centerad in the race between the Amigo ani ZAolus, as the boais were commanded by two of the best sailors among the yucbhtsmen, Ex-Commodore Pcw was in THE VICTORIOUS SLOOP AEOLUS Rounding the Stakeboat Off Meiggs Wharf in the Big Interclub Regatta: Defeated the San Francisco Y. MG 0.7 A = Track Athletic Team, | Spirited Contest Between Brawny Christians on the U. C. Oinder Path. BERKELEY. CaL., Sept. 9.—The ath- letic teams of O.kland and San Francisco Young Men’s Christian struggled for supremacy on the Univers- ity of California cinder-path this after- noon. OQakland was victorious, defeating the 8in Francisco association (eam by a score of 55 to 44 Foilowing are the na mes of the winners in the various evenis and the perform- ances made: 100-yard dash—First neat, won by Hynes, 0., Goodrich, 8. F.; second. Time, 11 4-5 sec: onds, Fecond heat, won by West, O.: Lamont, 8. cond, Time, 11 1-5 sceond Thirt " wou by Stone, 0.; Fieisher, S. F., third. Time, 114-5 seconds. Final, won by West, Hynis second, Lamont tnird, Time, 11 sec: onds. 880-yard run—Won by Klarman, 8. F. ;Shaw, 8. F.; second, Ziska, 8 F., third. Time, 2:10. 220-yard dash—First heat, won by \est, O. Goodrich, 8. F., second. Time,25 4-5 second Second heat,” won br Wilson, S. F., second. Time, 2 . Final, woen by West, Hynes second, Goodrich third. Time, 25 2-5 seconds. 220-yarda hurdle—First heat, won by Harris, v, S, F., second. Time, 29 3-5 seconds. 1d heat, won by Dawson, O.; Townsend, S. F., second. Time. 30 reconds. Third heat, won by Morrell, O.; Grant, S. F., second. Time, 28 4-5 seconds. Final, won by Morrell, liarrls second, Dawson third. Time, 28 sec- onds. One mile run—Won by Lamont, 8. F.; Ged- | des, S. , second; Kiarman, 8. F., third. | Time, 5 440-yurd dash—Won by West, O.; Hynes, O, second; Ziska, 8. F., third. Time, 57 1-5 s conds. High jump—Won by Grant, 8. F.; Check, 0., secod; McDougall, 8. F., third; 3 feet 71 inches. Twelve-po -hammer throw—Won by Ed- wards, O ; Check, O, second; Titus, 8. F., third; 93 feet 5lg inenes. Pole vaulti—Won by Grant, 8. F.; Cheek, 0., secona; McDougall, S. F., third; 9 fee: 8 inches. Sixteen-pound-shot put—Won by Cheek, O Fieisher. 8. F., secona; Simpson, 8. F. 34 seet 11 inches. Broad jump—Won by Grant, S F. | 0., second; Fleisher, S inches. “heek, F., third; 19 feet 6 ————— A first-class army band earns £200 a week. DAKLANDERS VICTORIOUS Association | | GRAIN HOUSE HAS T0 GLOSE Wheelock & Co. -Suspend Business Here and Else- where, Continunous Rise in Markets Forces the Firm to the Wall Liabilities Large, but Unknown—May Make Payments Next Mon- day. Wheelock & Co. of 4 Leidesdorff street, brokers in Chicago grain and provisions and New York stocks, suspended opera- tions yesteraay forenoon. Not only the main office closed, but the several branch cffices in this City and the branch offices in Oakiand, San Jose, Sac- ramento, Stockton, Los Angeles and San Dizgo also suspended. The action of the firm is due to an in- ability to real'ze on securities enough money to pay customers that have been trading in grain, provi-ions and stocks on a steadily 1ising market, The nature of the company’s business, dealing, asit was, with a very large number of small pur- chasers, has been a risky one. Its profits come when the market goes against the cient. It suffers aclear loss, equivalent to the incresse, when the market favors the client. Latterly prices have steadily risen not_on!y on wheat, hut on sugar, to- bacco and other stap! Under the cir- cumsiances it is not surprising that the company has had to call & bhalt. The liabilities are not known. They are supposed to be somewhere between $25.- 000 and $50,000, for the company has been carrving daily, it is said, an average of 150,000 busbels. The company, though engaged in what is generaily known as a bucket-shop busi- ness and one that so-called legitimate large brokers scorn, has for several years past been very successful, and has built upa | large clientage because of its prompt pay- ments. There is a possibility that the offices in this City and in tbe other Californian towns mentioned will résume business | next Monday. Arthur J. Wheelock, senior member of the firm, was not to be sean yesterday, but | his cashier, Mr. Knehn, speaking for the firm, said: k “Mr. Wheelock expects to resume busi- ness at the main officeand all its branches on Monday next. He is now trying to rcalize sufficient money for that purpose on some sccurities. Should he be success- ful every customer will be paid dollar for dollar at to-day’s prices for Chicago grain and New York stocks, Should he not suc- ceed he will settle at the closing prices of yesterday, when the firm actually sus- pended, and all creditors will be treated ¢like. In the latter case it is probable that he will be able to pay as much as 75 cents on the dollar. No new trades have been accepted at any of the firm’s offices to-day." Grass Fires on the Hills. BERKELEY, CaL, Sept. 9.—Blazing grass fires on the Berkeley hills lit up the sky this evening about dusk. Many thought that Captzin Thomas’ residence at La Loma Park was in flames, and the hcok and ladder company of the Fire De- partment climbed part wav up the hill pefore the nature of the conflagration was ascertained. Will Organize a : odge. BERKELEY, CAL., Sept. 9.—A number of residents of South Berkele&wm organ- ize a lodge of the A. O. U. W. at Asnby Hall, South Berkeley, to-morrow night. Clara Fallmer's Health Improving. OAKLAND, Car., Sept. 9.—Dr. H. B. Butesu states that Clara Fallmeris im- proving continually. He believes that she wili be we!l soon, as the watery fluid which forms in her chest cavity is grow- ing less every day, which indicates an in ternal healing. Police Department a Political Machine. OAKLAND, CaL., Sept. 9.—Officer Green returned ihis morning from Portl with John Jones. He made his prisoner wear an Oregon boot on the trip down. Green says that the Portland Police De- partment is nothing but a political machine. He says the Chief has been changed several times in as many months. It costs for food about £5 10s a week to keep an elephant. Dr.Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY NT. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disenses, Lost Manhood. Debility or diseasewearingon bodyand mindand Skin Diseases. The doctor cures whein others fail. Try bim. Charges low. Curesguaranteed. Callorwrite, F. GIBBON, Box 1957, San Francisco, ing that time consulted ‘washed out by the siphon JEtERL. For more than ten years I suffered doctor in New York, where cess. About this time, ho friend who was I find them easier to take tod with t witl he preseated me with 2 box for could feel that they did me house nowadays you will always find a su d severely from physicians. First then resided, and ment at the New York Hospital, btained i For over » month | had viatel oy o ey twice in every week, and as a made when I was to submit to 8 arrangement, which is found. g mode treatment more beneficial in gt > o its effects than enjoyable in the pro- had a conversation wnf" of Ri; Tabules, and trial. 'Well, I did try them, and good, so T bop!;ghe more, and in my 1{ of Ripans Tabules. quids, or even than ?H powders or swallowing hot water in the morning. My condition is so much improved that of late I have atall. Before I found the medicine was rarely less than three do} have not onl: in the case o{ Mmdawozd my condition, but have been efficaci ‘whom I have reoomma;ded them,, o had no occasion to resort to them Tabules, my bill for attendance and a week. 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