The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 25, 1900, Page 5

T HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, MAY @2 , 1900. PLNTORETAN | THE COMMISSION ON COLLECTIONS Dodge and Brooks Would Set Aside Inheritance and Poll Tax Fees. —.— PSP PP P S SR S S S S urer Will Test Conflicting Pro- visions in State Law and Char- Will Not ssor preliminary essor Dodge ks from setting is the commissions e taxes and poll | ¥ Auditor that red into t the matter | - | | PREPARING A NEW PLAN OF ELECTING TEACHERS |- mmittee to Confer With | land chair. | 1 Property Seizures Continued Commission Appoints a | " | can find, a | mate on his worth, but will labo: GOLDEN YEARS HAVE THIS COUPLE >0+ @ CROWNED ® . R. and Mrs. Bernardo Heringhi of N fi\i 2222 Jackson street will celebrate //% ¢t golden wedding Sunday P The occasion will & rejoicing and happiness on the children of the devoted couple. will be held in the afternoo A receptio between 2 a o'clock, and the man friends of the mily are expected to be present to participate in the celebration of the event. e aged couple have been married just They have watched with sat- the careers of their eight chil- FRUIT GROWERS ARE UNABLE TO GET WHITE HELP Crops Will Be Largely Gathered by Japanese Coolies. —— Work Cheaper Than Chinese—Revi- val of Manufacturing and Rush to Nome Responsible for Dearth of Laborers. el From all parts of the State comes the more hands are required t crop and make ready ing of the harvest. But be a dearth of white la- andmen are confronted sity of looking elsewhere save their ripe fruit crops or whole vear's loss. This the fruit g doing by sending their orders s of the Japanese employment this city. Heretofore this line labor was giv to the Chinese he little brown men have taken the that once were fllled by the moon- ved coclies. One of the principal reasons why the Jap is sought in preference to the Chinese is that when the frult grower is compelled replace his white brother by Mongo- ltan hands he seeks the cheapest help he d the Japanese is willing to Chinese de- work for whatever his empl ing to pay him, while the mands higher wages. The present rate of wages pald to Jap- anese fruit pickers ranges from % cents to $1 a day, they finding themselves. The Chinese dema i §1 25 and $1 50 a day and . To the white man the wages offercd is §1 25 and is jumping upward and s high as $1 50 before the harvest is gathered. The great objection to the employment of the Japanese is that they are willing to work for almost any price that is of- fe d them. This, to the white laborers, is decidedly objectionable, and as a resul it is with difficulty that fruit growers c ut this rate 1, it s thought, | ind white help to work in the orchard or d esti- as long as he-is told and for what Is handed out to_him. Similar conditions exist with C. R. Han- sen & Co. They too are finding it not only difficult but impossible to furnish helr to the many applications made on them from all parts of the State. One reason for this scarcity fleld with a man that has no fix of able- re- | podied men is the exodus of so many to | the Alaska gold fields and other new sec- tions where mining has apparently offered better inducements for acquiring wealth »d | than that of day labor on the farms or in | own electric plant. the orchards An attempt to_evade the payment of 1 cent toll on the Berks and Dauphin turn- pike has just cost a rich Pennsylvanian cattle dealer $10. CAN BE can be cured by takin cisease destroy LECTROZONE ter whether it is In the acute or chronic state. g E your objects and aims will effect a permanent cure. s who had almost given up all hope of recovery. A\ CURED Rheumat’sm Don’t_let this life. Suffer no It has cured ONE. in | ; % | but | N 0 M W LECTROZONE st e 1 remedies for the cure of Rheumatism. o el o 3 Emoving all impuritics, and the result is A POSITIVE CURE. e st sy » cases of Rheumatism, Kidney and Bladder Afl- St n,.::q’i!‘?-?w{ftn:: and All Blood Diseases that have not been 1 by any other remedy have yielded to ELECTROZONE. A CAPITALIST ENDORSES IT. ELES, Cal., 1599, —ELECTROZONE MFG. CO., 423 8. Los = v:fryz’i"-nrnmm has done me more good than some $1600 “pent during the past three vears for medical attendance. irely gome and the stomach difficulty also. 1 can now eat ' that during the past seven Xears I have not been able to d the entire night. A the Electrozone Manufaituring Compeny the privilege to use ent and my pleture as they deem best. Jom;.mf,uupnsu‘ Sworn @ and subscribed be e of May. 1805 Sworn ¢ and subscribed before me this 15th day T2 e Notary Pubfic in and for the County of Loc Angeles, State of California. Send for Pamphlet to FELECTROZONE MFG. CO., San Francisco. Is the It At Druggisth, §1 bottle. Py ~ 5 M, ~ 3, R ) "N k4 n Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Heringhi. B e e e e e e o o e | dren, and now in the declining years of their lives are happy in the expected joy- ous reunion of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Heringhl were united in marriage in 150. The ceremony was sol- emnized in St. Louis, where they were then residing. Two years later the couple syed to this city, where they have ! > resided. Mr. Heringhi engaged in commercial pursuits. The aged. couple are quite active, despite their many year: Mrs. Heringhi vears old and her h band Their children are all well known 1siness circles. They are Bd- ward, pold. Aaron,’ Louls, Sam. Charies Heringht and d_ Miss Sarah Louis Gutman. | Mrs. | 3 CITY RECEIVES ANOTHER OFFER ~ OFPOLELINES |President Crockett Claims Gas Is Superior to Electric Light. | | Will Sell San Francisco Company’s Plant for Public Lighting for $50,000 — Plan to ‘Use Incandescent Burners. { — The San Francisco Gas and Electric | Company de a formal offer last ni; to the Supervisors’ Committee on Pugll’!‘(t* Utllitfes to sell its poles and wires used in lighting the public streets for $50,000 Another proposition was made to install a system of incandescent burners without a cent of cost to the city. The company, however, insisted on getting a contract to light the city. | win L. ‘J'm(‘s. engineer of the San Franclsco Gas and Electric Company, stated that almost every city of promi- nence in Europe had substituted incan- descent gas burners for electric lighting. | President Crockett declined to say at | what price the company would sell the plant. He claimed that the city could not | enter into any contract unless i( had been | advertised and let to the lowest bidd: Attorney Preston informed the board that the company was prepared to sell its present pole line piant, comprising 2500 , for lighting tne streets ror $50,000. Mayor took the view that the pole line was not a utility in the strict sense, as It was merely Intended to lease them to companies for the distribution of the electric current. In any event the ques- |)u‘u wfm”)d have le) be submitted to a | vote of the eople be: g | peoy fore it could be Crockett claimed that the lighting by incand gas lights wu\xldgsa\'eg lhi‘ city the investment of $225,000 for 5300 poles and a distributing system offered by the | Indepe ¥ dent Light and Power Company. Jones™ then submitted the fol- tion for the directors of the ystem of incandes- ourners for street lighting with- se to the city, by which it at the amount of light fur- from three to five times cent gas be than at present, without increasing | ! the cost. The ets can be entirely lighted by about 6000 burners, giving over 3% per cént more light than now enjoyed at a cost nuch less than it can be lighted | by 2000 electric arc lamps and without any investment of the city's funds.” Chairman Reed read a letter from A. E. Brooke Ridley, who represents makers of electrical machinery and Eastern capital- ists, in regard to the city acquiring its Ridley says that the | matter of installing such plants for mu- | nicipalities has been under consideration | by ding electrical financiers in Eastern citles and in San Francisco. The letter mtinues: e | ““It is entirely feasible that the city can | acquire its own plant, either in ten, fif- | teen or twenty years, at a cost not ex- | ceeding the present annual cost for light- | ing the city’s streets and public build- ings. If the payments are extended for a period of twenty years the annual cost of lighting during that period will be considerably less than that now paid. It will require about ten days to place our proposition before you in definite form and I respectfully ask yvour committee to delay action in the acquisition of such plant go that we may have the oppor- unity. STREET SPRINKLING WILL BE RESUMED | Supervisors’ Committee Will Recom- mend the Repeal of an Ordinance Prohibiting It. The Supervisors’ Street Committee de- cided yesterday to recommend the pas- sage of the order repealing the ordinance which prohibits the sprinkling of bitu- minized streets. This action was based on the favorable report of the Merchants’ Association. The city will take up the work at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Proposals inviting bids for sprink- ling kove been issued from the Board of Public Works. A number of residents in the district west of Castro street, including several ladies, addressed the committee on the petition to have Gray _Brothers' rock crusher at Clipper and Douglass streets abated as a nuisance. Argumenu\ aga'nst the crusher were made n)f' Mrs. M. Eglon. i e E: Rooney, P. F. Zamitt, M. Manning, Mrs. E. Butte and Mrs. Plaumfaurt. The committee decided to postpone actlon un- til after a visit of inspection. WOULD STILL USE ITS GROUND FOR BURIALS Sult was filed yesterday by the Laurel Hill Cemetery Association to restrain the Board of Superyisors from enforcing the provisions of ordinance 24, which prohibits the burfal of bodies within the limits of the city and county on or after August 1, 1901. The suit is based solely on con- stitutional questions. It is conténded that as the plaintiff corporation was organizet under an act of the Legislature of 1867 matters affecting its status are outside the jurisdiction of the city and county. It is further contended that the closing of the cemetery would abrogate contracts now existing between the assoclation and individuals, and such interference |{s strictly forbidden by the constitution. T0 BELIEVE THE GRENT TRHFF ON STREET CAR Manager Vining's Argu- ments Against Standing Fare Ordinance. —_— Informs Supervisors That His Com- pany Is Doing All in Its Power to Stop Overcrowding Dur- ing Rush Hours. SRR The Supervisors' Street Committes re- sumed its investigation yesterday of the financial condition of the various street car corporations, with a view to deter- mining the practicability of the Maguire 2%-cent standing fare ordinance. E. P. Vining, general manager of the Market Street Railway Company, stated that there is less occaslon for complaints against congested traffic and overcrowd- ed cars here than in any other city in the world. The only time when such condi- tions prevail is In the evening when men return from work and women ride home after a day's shopping. “The fundamental difficulty,” satd Mr. Vining, “lies in providing men and not in Increasing the number of cars or the building of mechanical appliances at the foot of Market street. It would be neces- sary to put on treble the number of men for two hours. The extra men could not earn enough in that time to make a liv- ing, as at other hours they could not be employed. Great care is now taken to ad- just the time table so that every man may make a fair day’s wages. “The cause of overcrowding cars was that two of the most important lines of the company had been discontinued for change into electric roads. The Post street line is now in operation and is tak- y 12,000 people dally from the Mar- ket street iine. The completion of the Howard street line in a short time will draw 20,000 ssengers from Market Street. The discontinuance of racing will also relieve the situation for a period of six months. Mr. Vining produced figures of the num- ber of passengers carried by 1184 cars dur- ing a heavy day. Taking thirty-nine as the number for each car it was found that on the outward bound cars 9.1 per cent had seats; at Fourth street 97.4 per cent had seats and at McAllister street, where the congestion of travel was most appar- .1 per_cent had seats. The inbound howed that at McAllister street 4.4 cars s per cent of the passengers were standing; 1 per cent, and at ., 3.3 per cent. Going 7 passengers who street, 21,769 at street 136 at McAllister Going downtown there were 25,107 McAllister and 22,101 at th street. The headway of the cars a ed two to five minutes. One hun- dred and eighteen cars passed the ferry on the turntable in one hour. The Mayor asked Mr. Vining what he thought of a commutation as a substitute for the 2l;-cent fare, and he replied that reduced tickets are taken advantage of by the very people duction. he laboring man could not af- ford to put up a large lump sum. He pald a nickel thirty times a month and he did not feel the expense. Vining said he did not favor any under- ground or overhead system to relieve con- gestion of traffic. The underground sys- tem depreciated surrounding real estate values with no corresponding increasd in the suburban districts. The double decks were objectionable because it would ne- cessitate a large number of extra men who would be employed only during the rush hours. Even at present a conductor has all he can do to perform his duties. Mr. Vining said that when the gopul:x- tion had largely increased it could be han- dled with the side lines or by having four lines of track on Market street. Secretary Clayton of the San Mateo line stated that the objection to the double deck cars was the difficulty in loading and unloading. One stout woman would blockade the traffic and cause delay. To this the Mayor interposed pleasantly by at Fourth street Montgomery stre out there were assed Fourth street. assengers at ing: You might prevent stout women from traveling and the difficulty would not arise.” “Well;”” replied Clayton, “if we could have your Honor as a conductor it might be done,” which sally was greeted with a general laugh. Vining informed the Mayor that if the company were given a four:track line on Market street it could not afford to carry passengers for less than 5 cents, Last vear It cost 4.4 cents to carry each pas- nger. The company was trying to over- come_the difficulties of congested traffic and had already accomplished a great | deal in that direction. e was not pre- pared to inform the committee about the gross recelpts of the Market Street Com- provement Club entered an emphatic pro- test against the Jaskage of the ordinance on the ground that the transfer system would be abolished; the reduced fare would cause the introduction of copper pennies, and certainly result in a reduc- tion in wages to railroad employes. The committee will continue the inquiry next Thursday. PREPARING TO SUE . TELEPHONE COMPANY Tax Collector Scott Seeks Payment of Licenses—Bicycle Dealer Will Test Charter Provision. Tax Collector Scott yesterday instructed his attorney, Frank P. Haynes, to prepare the necessary legal documents for the sult which the former has been directed to bring agajnst the Pacific Telephone Com- pany for unpaid licenses. The amount involved is about $200,000 and includes the license on 13,000 nickel telephones at $2 er quarter for a period of nearly two gear?, amounting to $182,000. This rsnoney is dué under the provisions of an old or- dinance imposing a license on all electrical machines. There Is also due about $3000 under the new order imposing a license of 5 cents per quarter on all telephones, of which there are about 15,000 in use. Attorney Haynes will draw up the pa- ers in a few days and the suit will be filslltlfled immediately after. Tax Collector Scott is of the opinion that the suit will not be finally adjudi- cated for several years,as he has received information that the telephone monopoly will fight the attempt to collect from it the moneys legally due the city as long as it has a point to make. Scott will have another sult on his hands in the one to be brought against him by Bicycle Dealer Allen, who refuses to pay a license of $4 per quarter imposed on those who rent bicycles. He will test the valldity of the ordinance, making the point that he rents machines for the pur- pose of selling them after trial. He claims that sewing machine dealers are doing the same thing, but do not pay license. Allen says he will also test the valldity of the charter provision exempting from license dealers in merchandise havlng a fixed place of business whereby $94 in revenue has been lost to the city. ———— WANT NEW HOSPITAL ON THE PRESENT SITE Visiting Surgeons Advance Reasons ‘Why Institution Should Remain ‘Where Now Located. The members of the visiting staff of the City and County Hospital and other mem- bers of the medical profession in San Francisco petitioned the Board of Super- visors yesterday to retain the hospital at its present site. The reasons assigned are that in most large cities the charity hospitals are within easy reach of the business centers. There is no objection from a sanitary standpoint against a modern general hospital located in the business or residence districts of a city. t The climate of the Almshouse tract is notoriously foggy and subject to raw, cold winds in summer, while the climate of the present site in the Mission hills is e best in the city. In the cold and damp- ness of the Almshouse tract surgical op- erations would be'attended with great danger in emergency cases, who do not need the l'e<i | any. | the First Congregational A “delegation from the Point Lobos Im- | ‘the subject assigned to THE EMPORIUM. THE EMPORIUM. THE EMPORIUM. $5 and $6 Photographs $3.83 Dozen. This offer good until EMPORIY Il GoldenRule Bazaar. CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST--AMERICA'S GRANDEST STORE. ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RS Breakfast at the Cafe. Fruit. mush, eggs, oysters, hickens, etc., from § &. m. on. to-morrow night. Millinery. ;:; Y e 5ats of fin- est quality (European make) at very special prices i Friday and Saturday on'y: 85¢ grade Children’s flats for...... 95¢ grade Children’s flats for......68¢ $1.25 grade Cail- dren’s flats for. Ladies’ $8. Ladies’ $11.00 Trim- med Hats for. Ladies’ $16.57 Trimmed Hats for. Second Floor. Neckwear 12¢. the 25c and 85¢ qualities, suitable for men or wo- men. To-d°y . -12¢ AlLsilk Eoglich Scarfs,assort- ed colors, em- broidered ends, 35-cent value. To-1av ‘White Lawn and O L Fancy Wash Stock Collars, lawn, lace trimmed, partly seiled, 25c, 35¢ and 5)c values. To-day. 'c Bargain Tables—Main Alsle. . Groceries. We guar- antee qualities ins—Fancy California. .. le..,.”o ? s .!doz 'da?i Tematoes-- Golden Rule.” standar solid pack goods.4 cans for 25¢c Chicken—Van Camp's potted, fine ‘or pienic lunches, % tins....2 for 250 | Cove Oysters—Army and Navy Brand, full standards, 2-1b ca;;l.‘;zf)z Lunch Tengue - Libby, McNei Lihby's...,..?g 1-16 can 25¢ Chocolate—Stollvack’s high grade—to-day. .. 2 Ib cakes 25¢ Princess, Main Floor—Rear. Closely woven Tarkish Towels, Towels. size 24x50 inch- es, half bleached, perfect nlbaorben. a splendid 20c bathroom towel— to-day only. i4c PACIFIC COAST | | | CONGREGATIONAL CONGRESS MEETS Ministers and Laymen Come Together and Disouss Church Problems. —_— The Attendance Is Large and Much | Interest Is Manifested in the Discussions Before the Convention. P ST The Pacific Coast Congl:iegatlona.l‘ CO:; Vi rganized yesterday morning e Piret Ca ¥, Church with more than 100 ministers and laymen in at- tendance. It will be in session during the remainder of the week in this city, and next week will hold a two days’ session in Qakland. “The reason for the congress, as stated by Rev. J. K. McLean of Oakland, who called the body togetner In his capacity as chairman of the provisional committee, is the necessity of unifying the Christian influence of the coast, to the end that there may be greater growth in the Mas- ter's kingdom. Following the brief state- ment of the temporary moderator, and upon his suggestion, th; tol!ow;‘r;g r;);::A mmittee was chosen: v. & fl?n"&"mce‘iw, Seattle; Rev. W, E. Kantner, ; Rev. E. L. Smith lla Walla, and Rev. 8. G, Emerson, Pasadena. ‘After o brief session the committee re- ported in favor of electing a moderator to represent each district and three secreta- ries. The following were placed in nomi- nation and elected by the congress: Moderators—Rev. C. P. Dorland, Los Angeles; Rev. A. W. Ackerman, Portland; | Rev. Edward L. Smith, Seattle; Rev. J K. McLean, Oakland. Secretaries—George H. Hines, Portland; Rev. F. J. Culyer, Pasadena: Rev. Jonathan Edwards, Spo- kane. Rey. Walter Frear was chosen as imekeeper. 5 Rev.e(‘:). P. Dorland was invited to pre- side, and upon accepting the post of honor Rey. C. B. Sumner read the Ecflrlures and the congregation joined in _singing The pro- “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” gramme already prepared was then adopted. The morning’s work was concluded with a discussion of “Pacific Coast Problems.” Rev. W. H. G. Temple of Seattle spoke of the work in the north; Rev. S. A. Norton of San Diego spoke from the southern point of view, and Rev. F. B. Cherington of this city discussed the work in Central California. Rev. C. T. Brown of Salt Lake, to whom the “Interior’” had been allotted, could not be present, but sent an 1ntereslln% paper on Mormonism, which was read by Rev. Dr. Adams. At the afternoon session Rev. C. F. Clapp of Forest Grove, Oregon, made an interesting address on Pacific Coast home missionary work, In which he is especial- ly interested. The ‘“Future Relations of the West and East,” as viewed from the West, was discussed in a paper by Rev. E. D, Hale of Nllests.nd l}e";; GC M. Boynton of Boston, secretary of the Con- Tegational Sunday School and Publishin clety, told how the question look from an_Easterner’'s int of view. “Church Expansion and Elimination” was Rev. E. E. P. handled by him. Mr. E. S. aratoga, Cal., gave an inter- bott and ably ‘Willlams of esting paper_on ‘‘Evangelization of For- el{_n aces Resident Here.” he evening session was taken up with “Th Coast a_ discussion of e Pacific Rev. Churches and the Orient.” in which A. W. Ackerman of Portiand and Rev. R. F. Coyle of Oakland were the leaders, Following is the programme for to-day: a. m.—Education: (a) *“The Higher Edu- ‘oast, 3 Oakl: “The Christ We Preach,"” Salem, Or. 7:45 p. m.—Educa fications of the Teacher,” President Wheeler, University of California. Following is the list of the ministers and laymen now in the city who have signed the roll of the congress: Northe California—] . c. pliorbem Coligpe—pey Seore £ Adsinn Rev. C. R. Brown, Oakl i Rev. R. C. Brooks, Oakland: and Philip Coombs, med Hats for..$5 | to be Al; these special for Friday only: | | | | | | | M. | ing, Cal. First Alsle—Left of Entrance. Nearl |Carpet 3533',! : yvards o Remnants. ;" ¢ | only, pair. An extra heavy $1.00 Duchesse. e 100 22-inch Black Satin Duchesse, aqhandsomely finished and excellent wearing satin, made expressly for dress skirts and skirt waists; f0=-dlay only, per yard 79¢c and Wilton Velvet Carpet Rem- nants, in lengths varying from 25 to 75 yards, to be closed out at: One-quarter off our regular low prices. Bring measurements if you can. Tapestry—Good 60c grade—remnant | price... ¢ Best Tapestry—Regularly 85c—rem- | nant price... % ...-64¢ lody Brussels—R-gularly $1.25— remnant price.... C | Wilton Velvets—R:gularly $1.10— remnant price.. 82ic Axminster “fine heavy Rugs—50 rugs, Persian designs, sizs 27x6) inches, regularly $2.75—to-day and to-morrow..... Second Floor—Rear. $2.15 Hose 11c. Ladies’ Extracted Polka Dot Cotton Hose, navy blue or black ground with white dots, high spliced heels, double soles, guaranteed fast colors, exceptional bar- gain for fo=-day "c Second Afsle— Left of Entrance. H Ladies’ Cam- Skirt 60c. ..; .7 Skirts, deep flounce with two clusters of fine tucks and four rows of hemstitching, seasonable for country wear, price always 85c each, fo= day only. ....60¢ Second Floor. = Famous brands quufll’ Ss ot cut prices, Fpd= )y only. | Scotch Whisky...Wn. Willians', 12 years old, to-day, per bottle ....87C QGognac —Martell's 3-star, the genuine, | per bottle, to-day. .$1.59 Sauterne—An excsllent 5-year-old | grade, per gallon..cueeceeees. .89z Matn Floor—Rear. ARARLRALRLR AN RN AL ARL R e LA A a0 {Reindeer They are worth Gloves $1.00; two kinds, 770. th popular styles and only 500 pairs all told. 300 pairs La- dies’ 2-clasp Pique Kid Gloves, oce row of em- broidery,ecru, tan, brown, red, blue, green and black, sizes 5% to 7. 200 pairs Ladies’ 2-clasp Undressed Gloves, assorted tans, s'zes to-dav only. .. Main Al iy AAEAARAAARRAAARITAQRRE AR AT MDA R R aq A atan Large comforta- ble Arm Chair, strong, well made, durable, cane seat, regularly $3.25 each, to-day only..$2.25 ;‘r-ond Fioor. E An ox- Crefonnes. .= quality of double-faced 32-inch French Cretonne, charming patterns ia light or dark col- ors, guaranteed to wash and boil with- out fading, for box couches, draperie etc.; our every-day extralow price is 25¢ yard, fo~day only. Wringer. .. ished wocd frame, 10-inch rolls, galvanized iron cogs and trimmings that will not rust, fits square or round tubs, regularly $2.00, f@= da, AAARAARARARL ARAALARACRARAAAARAARAARS AARARA AR R AR AR House Furnishings—Main Floor. Gowns 95¢. " ; Muslin ¥ Gowns, tucked yoke with ribbon inser- ¥ tion, sizes 14,15 and 16 only, specitl ¥ to-day 85¢ % Second Floor. s = % San Francisco: Rev. W. H. Cross, Rockland; Rev. W, W. Ferrier and Rev. Walter Frear, San Franelsco: Rev. J Goodell, Petaluma: Rev. George B, Hatch, Berkeley: Rev. E. D. | Hale, Niles: Rev. H. E. Jewett., Berkeley; | Rev. D. Goodsell, Byron: Rev. W. D. Kidd. | Oroville; Rev. Professor C. S. R. R. Lloyd, Rev. J. K. McLean, . J. W. Phillips, Oakland; Rev. W. C, Pond, Rev. Joseph Rom- elly and Rev. E. J. Singer, San Francisco; | Rev. Patterson, Lodi;: Rev. L. D. Rath- bone, Santa Rosa: Rev. W. W B. F. Sargent, North Berk Stoddard, Martinez; Rev. Rev. W. . F. M_ Washburn, 4 . Willlams and Mrs. Williams, v. David Wirt, Oakland; Rev. . J. H. Warren, Rev. S. H. Willey and | . F. 1. Wheat, San Francisco. Southern California—Rev. E. E. P. Abbott, Chula Vista; N. W. Blanchard, Santa Paula: Rev. H. Culver and wife, Pasadena: Rev. H. P. Case, Los Angeles; Rev. J. F. Davles, San Bernardino; Rev. C. P. Dorland, Los An- geles; Rev, C._Dodd, National City: Rev. S. G. Emerson, Pasadena; President F. L. Ferguson, Claremont; Rev. F. S. Forbes, Santa Saratoga; H. H. Wikoff, Barbara; Rev. J. L. Maile, Los Angelen; Rev. | ists, Rev. B. 8. A. Norton, ‘San Diego; ner, Claremont. Oregon—Rev, A. W. Ackerman, Rev. Cephas F. Clapp, Forest Gi H. Hines, Portland; Rev, W. C. Salem; Rev. P. S. Knight, Corvalll D. V. Poling, The Dalles; Rev. R. A. Rowling, Portland v Portland; Mrs. G. A. Rockwood, Willsburg; J. B. T. Tuthill, Salem; Rev. M. D. Morton and wife, Forest Grove. | Washington—Rey. Jonas Bushell. _Eagle Harbor; Rev. F. B. Doane and wife, Cheney: Rev. Jonathan Edwards, Spokane; Rev. Samuel | Greene, Rev. J. O. Nic Rev. E. L. Smith | and Rev. W. H. G. Temple and wi tele. | Corresponding members present—Rev. George | M. Boynton, Boston; Rev. W. G. Puddefoot, | Boston; Edward L. Larkin, Buena Vista, Cal.: | E. Webster and wife, Boston: Rev. W. Stewart and Mrs. L.’ D. Stewart, Wyom- . and Noel H. Jack. general secretary Young Men's Christian Assoclation of Oakland. | Fuhrman Goes Free. Ernest Fuhrman, arrested some months ago on a charge of administering *“knock- out drops” to a chance acquaintance for the purpose of robbery, was dismissed from custody yesterday by Judge Cook because he was not trled within sixty | days after arrest. In two trials the jury | disagreed, and before the third was com- | menced the #ixty days had expired and | the court was forced to grant a motion to dismiss. —_———————— Fishermen Held to Answer. Eight Itallan fishermen, who were ar- rested a week ago by Deputy Fish Com- missioners for taking striped bass with seines of too small mesh, were held to an- swer yesterday before the Superior Court of Contra Costa County by Justice of the Peace Lindley of San Pablo. | STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT WORK OF THE PAST YEAR California School of Mechanical Arts ‘Will Hold Graduating Exercises Next Thursday. The California School of Mechanical Arts, founded by James Lick, will exhibit | work done by students during the year on Tuesday, May in the building, corner of Sixteenth and U streets. On that day the school will opened to the general public for inspe tion of the handiwork of the puplls Principal George A. Merrill annour that the graduating exercises will be Thursday _morning, May 31, at o'clock. There will be thirty-five including pattern-makers, ma¢hi: fismen, dressmakers and chem- des a number who will enter the engineering courses in the unive & preparing exhibits; Tues May 29, exhibition afternoon and even for parents and the general public; Th day, May 31, graduation in_morning, ex- hibition " in ' afterncon and graduating party in evening; Friday, jume 1, certifi- cates of promotion issued to lower classes in morning and meeting of alumni in evening. ————— Arnold Will Be Sent Back to London. Julian Arnold, the fugitive solicitor from London, was brought before United States District Judge de Haven yester- day morning and his case was referred United B Court Commissioner Heacock for investigation. Arnold was taken before the Commissioner, admitted his identity, said that he was willing to be sent back to London and that he would not oppese tle proceedings for extradi- tion. “ie expressed confidence that he would be able to explain satisfactorily all the charges that had been made against him. The complaint was sworn to by British Consul Pickersgill. and alleges that Arnold embezzled £3780. Iy e Reading and Entertainment. A dramatic reading and entertainment was given last night at Sherman & Clay Hall by Misses Linda Johnson and Hazel Quimby, assisted by Miss Bessie Lee Wall, mezzo soprano; S. 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