The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 18, 1901, Page 2

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1901, EPWORTH LEAGUE BEGINS CONVENTION WORK EXCLUSION OF CHINESE DEMANDED i San Francisco Labor Council Addresses Epworth League Convention on This Topic L e Request Is Made That Chinese Exclusion Law be Consid- ered--Re-enactment Urged il s n Francisco Labor Council has ©ddressed the following communication to the Epworth League Convenilon, which will be read at one of the sessions of that body during the week: To the Fifth International Convention of the Epworth League—Friends: The San Francisco Labor Council, in the name of its 40,000 mem- bers engaged in the industrial affairs of the city, begs most respectfully to tender to your Led gathering its heartiest greetings erest wishes for the success of your We bi4 you welcome in the name of the men and workingwomen, organized for in the material affairs of life by im- In the cond under which we earn our dafly bread. Wefbid you welcome in of the workingmen and workingwo- ganized for progress in the moral and usl pheses of our being by the study ablishment of equitable principles of Gealing between man and man. We bid you welcome in the name of the workingmen and rking women, organized to glorify the Crea- the spplication of the virtues of the s life on earth. trust that the Qeliberations of the Ep- worth League will redounc to its continual growth and the extension of its influence as a world power in every good cause. To the Ep- eas throughout the world we would ex- congratulations upon the complete manner in which they tend our warmest worthy and in our city. ? the convention, and to their ac- ing femilies and friends, we would gates of our city and the homes of re open to you. Make free of them agure. May your stay: be long; yet 100 shor Il the measure of our g00d will. And when y it be with mutual re- for the advancement of jnaugurated In the hours of relaxation that will diversify 2nd lighten the more serious labors of the con- vVention you will traverse our city, noting with an impartial, yet friendly, eye that which you may commend, as well a8 that Which you must deplore, in our civic surroundings. u_ will mote the thoroughfares that extend with regal sweep from bay to ocean; the aileys and by- ways that lie between, where Gweil the sons and daughters of toll; the towering dome and tenement; the hive of industry, accumulates, and the haunts of , Where men decay. You will mark, on one band, the peaceful haven that bcars upon its bosom & world-wide commerce, aardly ex- | ceeded by that of any port in our country, and on the other, the great Pacific, whose rhaj: ewells bresk upon our shores in the never-be ginning, never-ending anthem of the sea. pou travel over our valleys, plains and your cheeks will be fanned, your choicest giving. You will stand | those subiime works of nature ns or cast their eternal | silent canyons. In city, State | and ) om the queenly Tamalpais and Twin Peaks that guard the Golden Gate to the | w-capped Hood, standing sentinel on our west frontier, lies an American common- proud and potential 3 i and awaiting to be mold- bitions of man and the of God riends, we ask vou in all gravity, *“Whas we @0 with §t?’ That which we have ay done with it we submit to your €andid | discerning judgment. We ask you to'mark | e past and our promise you, as our fellow-citi- or tittle of criticism: we as our guests, you will ad- assured that, | e with us fully, earnestly and judiciousiy, | and co-operate with us generously and power- | | fally. The Pacific siope is yours as well as ours. We most earnestly wish that its future, under wise administration, may be blessed with advantages to the United States and the whole world, as we are confident that the result in an osite state of affairs wul be harmful to n the least considerable section of our coun- | Coast People Apprehensive. | e present moment the working people Francisco and the Pacific Slope are pro- pprehensive by reason of the ap- & expiry of the Chinese exclusion act, se by limitation on eel certain from all experi- We e that unless the exclusion act is perpet- vated, great numbers of Chinese will shortly enter the United States and establish them- eelves in occupations upon which our own citl- zens now depend for a livelihood. For that taken all possible steps to in- actment of the Chinese exclusion act at the coming session of Congress. W here that the sense of the masses is now, as it always has been, nimous for the maintenance of 1 n. We recognize, however, that depend upon the sentiment of the ns of the country for carry out this meas- For this reason in the Ex 4 admission We cannot believe that these rep tions correctly ex- press fellow-citizens in the attitude other localities that in as £ it is b Yy p dequate knowledge of | the facts. With us the actuating motive is not | altogether a question of excluding the *‘cheap | man,” although, of course, that question is a wportant and material factor. The ques- | at reaily underlies the whole movement for Chinese exclusion, and that which we de- sire perticularly to bring to the attention pf the Epworth League because of its direct besr- ing upon the work of your organization, is | mainly a moral one. In brief, it is a question | of health and home. During your stay among | us you will no doubt have an opportunity of | inspecting Chinatown, where you will be shown the Chinese in their own homes. With your iseion we would show you, as well as we | , the Chinese in our homes. In the only | opportunity at your disposal you will be shown the Chinese In their picturesqueness, suavity and liberality; we would ghow them in their filth, vice and poverty. You will be shown the Chinese in the Sunday schools and missions; we would, If need be, show them in the gamb- ling Gens and opium joints. You will be shown the part taken by the Chinese as domestics in the American family; we would show the part taken by them as slave masters in their own families Bring Vices and Diseases. With us the question of Chinese excluston is primarily* 2 question of preserving pure and unsullied the ideals of American home life. In & word, it is a question of protecting ourselves, Our wives, Gaughters and sons from contami- nation by the degrading, repuisive and im- moral characteristics of the lower-class Asiatic. In ite sooial aspect the question of Chinese $mmigration presents a number of well-defined and generally understord phases that are deep- ly repellant to the cherished standards of the American people. We find that the Chinese bring with them, cultivate and hand down from generstion to generation laws, customs, vices &and even diseases, peculiariy their own and | yet essentially insidious in their effect upon our people, and that they establish in the midst of our communities a social organism based upon the principle of race preservation and defiant of all restraint, moral, legal or exccu- tive—an organism that admits the American only to contaminate him and which makes it- gelf felt in the surrounding eoclety with the same result. We desire that the Epworth League, or the individuul members thereof, shall make all pos- eible inquiry into the lives and habits of the Chinese in this city and vicinity, and their effect, actual and poseible, upon the lives and habits of our own people. We would ask, if upon reflection their judgment approves the step, that the members of the league shall use their influepce in their respective localities for the re-enactment of the Chinese exclusion act &t _the coming seseion of Congress. Friends of the Epworth League, the working- | the workingwomen of the Pacific Slope submit their petition and ask you to help them save our domain ym the threatened in- wvasion of Asiatics and comserve its boundless possibilities for the development of the greatest good to our race and people. Very respectfully, W. H. GOFF, President. ERG, Secretary. co Labor Counctl, July 12, 1501 HAD HIS COLLAR-BONE BROKEN.—Wil- Howaerd, Jam while sprinting on & bleyel along Golden Gate avenue yesterdny, fell from oward | sustains | ¥ + GEO. W, RENNINAN HASIACHUSET TS & DISTINGUISHED VISITORS COME Many More Noted Men of the League Included Among the Arrivals. e Yesterday's arrivals included many more } noted men of the League. Among these was Rev. Dr. Thirkield of Cincinnati, afi old college mate of Dr. Hutsinpiller of the Central M. E. Church of this city, whose guest heswill be while here. Dr. Thirkield will also occupy Dr. Hutsinpiller's pulpit next Sunday. He is general secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society and Southern Ecucation Society and ex-general secre- tary of the Epworth League. The Freedmen's Aid and Southern Edu- cation Society is one of the greatest de- nominational institutions in the world. It forty-three institutions in the South, with 40 teachers and 10,000 students, about equally divided as to color. It aims to reach the 10,000,000 negroes and 3,000,000 “moyntain whites” in the Southland. Dr. Thirkield, who succeeded California’s own Bishop Hamilton as its general secretary, has been a worker in the South for seven- teen years under its auspices and is cred- ited with some notable achievements. He was a leader in the establishment at At- lanta, Ga., of the Gammon Theological Seminary for the education of colored ministers, and _chiefly instrumental in | equipping it with a $500,000 endowment, largely made up of redwood lands in this State. He is booked to address the con- vention on the work of the soclety of which he is secretary. Rev. E. J. Harper of Macon, Ga., trav- eling and financial agent of the Wesleyan Female College of that city, is another leading arrival. The school with which Mr. Harper is connected was founded in 1836 and graduated its first class in 1840. It now contains 350 ladies and has a plant worth $300,000, with an endowment of $50,- Rev. Mr. Spencer, general secretary of the Church Extension Society of New | York, arrived during the day. Among the noted arrivals registering at the Palace yesterday were the following: Governor A. T. Bliss, Lansing, Mich.; Samuel Plantz, Appleton, Wis.; Bishop Hens W, Warren, Denver, C Bishop Earl Cra ston, Portland, Or. ¢ York Cit: “ y; R Chicago: YOUNGEST PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE IN UNITED STATES IS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL RECEPTION COMMITTEE = PROMINENT MEMBERS OF EP- WORTH LEAGUE NOW IN AT- TENDANCE ON THE CONVENTION. REST ROOM IN ART GALLERY Clerical Delegates Will Be| Received by Local Ministers. Commencing yesterday morning there was a detall of the reception committee constantly on hand in the art gallery. This spacious apartment has been set apart as a rest room. The west end has been partitioned off and furnished with easy chairs, tables.and other comforts for the convenience of the visiting ministers. The Ministerial reception committee, of which v. John Stephens of Simpson Memorial Church is chairman, will receive and eutertain the clerical delegates there. The central portion of the art gallery has - e Professgr Charles S. Story of the Pacific Methodist College Dons a White Cap Learned Specialist in English and History to Resign His Position to Go to Harvard HE reception committee force of aids was increased yesterday by the addition to that body of the youngest college president in America. The young man who en Joys this rare distinction is Pre ident Charles S. Story of the Pa- cific Methodist College at Santa Rosa. Professor Story is 23 years of age, a na- tive of Solano County, a Stanford gradu- ate and a savant whose reputation is fast making him famous in literary and educa- tional circles. Professor Story graduated from Stan- ford with the degree of A. B. in 1898, and with the degree of A. M. in 1900. He is a professor of English and history and a scholar of rare attainments. He is par- ticularly noted for his deep researches in the old English, a~d on the Chaucer po- etry he is a recognized. authority. His work and exceptional talents attracted the attention of David Starr Jordan, who predicts a brilllant future for the young man. About a year ago he accepted the presidency of the Pacific Methodist Col- lege, to the faculty of which his work has given great satisfaction. This position he expects to resign next week In order to go to Harvard with the intention of pur- suing his study of English and history. Professor Story has, been assigned to g\e ferry detail, where he will serve to- ay. 11 a. m.—Celebration of the Lord's Sup- per in First Congregational Church, led by Bishop Isaac W. Joyce, LL.D. 1 a. m.—Central Methodist Episcopal Church, led by Rev. John J. Tigert, D. D., Nashville, Tenn. 11 a. m.—Howsrd-street Methodist Epis- copal Church, led by Rev. A. C. Crews, Toronto, Canada. MECHANICS’ PAVILION— 2:30 P. M. Chatrman, Rev. Thomas Filben, Pacific Grove, Cal. Song service; Robert Husband, musical director; devotions; Rev. Judson S. HIil, D. D., Morristown, Tenn. ADDRESSES OF WELCOME. On behalf of the State, the Governor, Hon. Henry T. Gage. On behalf of the city, the Mayor, Hon. James D. Phelan. On behalf of California Methodism, Bishop John W. Hamilton, D D., LL. San Francisco, Cal.; Rev. J. C. Simmons, D. D., Woodland, Cal. RESPONSES. On behalf of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop I. W. Joyce, D. D., LL.D., Minneapolis, Minn. D. D, On behalf of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Rev. H. M. du Bose, D. D., Nashville, Tenn. On behalf of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada, Rev. James Henderson, D. D., Toronto, Canada. On behalf of the Colored Methodist Eplisco- pal Church, Bishop L. H. Holsey, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. MECHANICS’ PAVILION— 7:45 P. M. Chalrman, Rolla V. Watt, San Francisco, Cal. Song service: J. J. Morrls. musical director; devotions; Rev. H. M. McKnight, Los An- geles, Cal. ADDRESSES. ““Young People’s Movement in the Nine- teenth Century,” Rev. Charles Bayard Mitchell, D. D., Minneapolls, Minn. ““Young People’s Movement in the Twen- tieth Century,” Rev. G. W. Kerby, B. A, Montreal, Canada. “Methodism of the Twentieth Century,' T. B. Hutchinson, Napa, Cal. ALHAMBRA THEATER— 7:45 P. M. Rev. A. C. Crews, Chairman, Toronto, + WILL FORWARD MISSION WORK General Missionary Meeting Called for This Af- ternoon. The first general missionary meeting of the Epworth League Convention will be held at the Pavilion this afternoon. It will be conducted by Charles Vernon | Vickery of Washington, D. C., who is in charge of this branch of the work at the convention. Dy an order of the board of control, missionary work is to be made the chief endeavor of the league during the com- ing year, and at the meeting this after- noon the elders and district workers from EPWORTH PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY The convention practically opens this morning with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper at three houses of worship, at which the more notable members of the league now in the city will officiate. The programme for the day and evening is as follows: Canada. Song service; W. C. Stadtfeld, director; devotions; Rev. P. A. Cool Spokane, Wash. ADDRESSES. “Young People's Movement in the Nine- teenth Century,” Rev. Alonzo Monk, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. “Young People’s Movement in the Twen- tieth Century,”” Rev. Matt S. Hughes, D. D., Kansas City, Mo. “‘Methodism of the Twentieth Century,"” Rev. E. E. Scott, Vancouver, B. C. METROFPOLITAN TEMPLE— 7:45 P. M. Rev. T. N. Ivey, musical 1, Chairman, D. D, Ra- leigh, N. C. Song ' service; Isaac E. Blake, musical director; devotions; Rev. G. H. Cobbledick, D. D., Bothwell, Ontario, Canada. ADDRESSES. “Young People’s Movement in the Nine- Rev. C. W. Millard, D. D., Yonkers, N. Y. *‘Young People’s Movement in the Twen- tleth C " Rev. John H. Coleman, D., ., Glens Falls, N. Y. “Methodism of the Twentieth Century,™ ;rnleuor Collins Denny, D. D., Nashville, ‘ern. D. Fuller, Rev. J. 7 L Rock Island, IIl.; Rev, Edward M, Taylor, : Cambridge, Mass.; Rev. A. H. Long, La Porte, | been adorned with a beautiful art loan ex- R eler, Providence, Doherty, Jersey imen, Clinton, Schoetter, Covington, Ky. . Bennett E. Titus, Syracuse, N. Y.} | hibit, the larger portion of which came | from’ the Hopkins Institute of Art. | In the FEastern portion Miss Helen | Reller gave several stereopticon exhibi- #Crews, his seat and broke his collar-bone. B mfter treatment at the Hospital, wes sent to his home at 10 3 | the wound, which was not serious. ard Mitchell, Minneapoli Hughes, Kansas City; Glen Falls, N. Y. Ward Beecher Pick: | ard, Cleveland, O Fred de Land Leete, | Rochester, N Dr. B. L. Paine, Lincoln ‘W, Boshford, Kenosha, Wis. Locke, Kan.; C. A. G 3. W.V ar, East Rev. W. D. Parr, Fort Wayne, Ind . §. S. Sulliger, New Whatcom, Wash.; Rev, P. L. Cobb, Nash- ville; Rev. T. A. Moore, Hamilton, Canad: Rev. R. A. Carer, Cambridge; Rev. A. Toronto, Canada: Rev. John Tige Nashville; Rev. G. W, Kerby, Montreal; Re A. Monk, Knoxviile, Tenn.; Rev. T, N, Iv Raleigh, N, C.; Professor Collins Denny, Nash- ville, Tenn.; Rev. E. A. Pearson, Aurora, Can- ada; Rev. T. E. E. Shore Toronto, Canad: E. E. Hoss, Nashville, Tenn.: Rev. J. I, Newman, Alabama; Rev. James Henderson, Toronto, Canada; Rev, W, H. Wilbron, To- ronto, Canada;: Rev, J. M. Barcus, Texas; Re W. J. Smith, Toronto; Rev. G. R. Turk, To- ront L e e ] LEAGUERS APPEAR AT PAVILION Continued from Page One. Neb.; Rev. J. lis W. Leaguers attended the various receptions accorded to state delegations at local churches. Addresses of welcome were de- livered by eloquent divines, and general praiee services were the rule. The con- vention formally opens at the Pavilion this afternoon, though thers will be praise services at the churches in the morning. In addition to exercises at this place there will be meetings at the Alhambra and Metropolitan Temple. Interesting programmes will be rendered. Receiving Hospital Open. The recelving hospital being conduct. by the Pacific Hosplial Assocation 1o tee Payilion has been placed in running order. Dr, H. A. Hess is in charge, with Mrs. Dr. J, W. Cook assistant. E. E. Porter will have charge of the male ward and Miss E. E. Peterson will bead nurse. Her assistants are Miss L. Drake, Miss M. Berhnes, Miss Shier, Miss A. Campbell, Miss E. Stone, Miss Hampton and Miss Edith Owens. The first and only patient yesterday was a workingman who fainted and cut his head in falling. Mr. Porter dressed | the latter carryin tions, which will be continued daily be- tween the sessions of the convention. By simple arrangement of curtains that por- tion of the art gallery has been be parti- tioned off and made dark enough for a successful lantern exhibition. Pictures of the famous war vessels built by the Union Iron Works and several models of the same boats have been installed in the same portion of the building. The pic tures of the Olympia and the Oregon at- tract considerable attention. The rest rvoom is in the immediate charge of Miss May Thomas of Ukiah, Miss Grace Willlams of Santa Rosa and Misa Lulu Shelton of Woodland, three members of the reception committee, who will have charge of the alds detafled for this work. @ ittt @ TRAVELERS ARRIVE BY THOUSANDS Continued from Page One. here in the morning an hour behind time, was in two sections, both of which were crowded. The first section bore the leaguers from Los Angeles, San Diego and other points south, while the second carried the Bakersfield and Fresno con- tingent. The parties were escorted to the Pavilion by the Townsend depot detall of the reception committee, where accom- modations were readily provided. The specials from Iowa and Michigan, g, fmong its passengers Governor Bliss of Michigan, arrived many hours late. The parties were large ones, and all report having had an excellent time en route. Among_the trains to arrive this morping are the Reynolds & Baird speclal of people and the Cincinnati ?eclal, carry- ing 292 passengers, conducted by J. B, Marshall. It is belleved by the railway officials that the last specfal will have ar- rived before 5 o'clock this evening. ———— Special Epworth League Excursion to Los Angeles and Return, $15.00. Thursday, July 2. Good going on any train, either Coast line or via Fresno, Return limit August 31, Stopovers, Fare for Epworth Leaguers and friends oniy 515 round trip. Offices of Southern Pa- cific, 613 Market street and Mechanies' Pavilion. STATE RALLIES SATURDAY NIGHT Rallies of State delegations will be held on Saturday night, commencing at 7:30 o'clock at the following churches: Central M. E. Church—Ohio and Michigan. Grace M. E. Church—Indiana and Iilinois. Howard-street M. E. Church—New York, New Jersay and Delaware. Simpson Memorial Church—Pennsylvania, Maryland and District of Columbla. Trinity M. E. Church—Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. First M. B. Church—Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Centennary M. E. Church South—All South- ern’ Leazuers. First Congregational Church—Iowa, North and South Dakota. nited Presbyterian Church—Missour], sas and Nebraska. First Baptist Church—All Canada Leaguers. Swedish Church, Howard street, near Ninth —All Swedish Leaguers. Third Congregational Church—Minnesota and ‘Wisconsin. t. Pa [} Btockton street- ‘Wyoming, Kan- lerman Church, Broadway, near —All German Leaguers. Subscriptions to the Fund. The subscriptions to the conventfon fund yesterday aggregated $2145. This sum includes the $1500 donated by the Presidential reception committee as not- od by the press yesterday morning. The total of subscriptions to date is $20,080. The subscriptions yesterday were: McKinley reception committee, $1500; Risdon Iron Works, $50; John Finn Metal Works, $0; The Chutes, $25; Security Savings Bank, §25 Hickmott Asparagus Canning Company, 3%5i John $26; American Steel and Wire H A, Hyde, $25: Shainwald, ., '$20; Deming-Palmer Milling Co., §20; A, L, Hettrick & Ca,, $20; Indianapolis Furniture Company, $20; Meyer Bros., $20; Pa- cific Metal Works, $20; Charles C, Moore, $10; W. H, Fuller Desk Company (second donation), $10; A C. ¥reeme, $10; Westerfeid's Bakers (second donation), $10; Chinn-Beretta Optical pany, $10; Pirisian Dyeing and Cleaning mrpany, M. Windt, $10; San_ Francisco Packing ‘and ' Provision Company, $10; Roth, Blum & Co., $10; California_Barrel Company, 310; The Russ Est $10; Wing Sing Loong Co, 8: Barr, Afchison’ & Co., $3; B. Stubb, $0: A, Miler, §5; Gullixson Bros,, $5; Carson Glove Company, $5; Sig. Cohen, $5; Sanford Bros. (second donation), $5; the Belia Vista, $5: the Pelace Grotto, $5: the Junction Cafe, $5; Mar- ket-street Chophouse, $5; S. Quarg, 35. viously reported, $2045; total, = $18,085 total, $20,050, 080, Pre- grand 3 all parts of the United States will assem- ble and discuss plans for the misslonary campaign. The map of the world prepared for the Ecumenical Council Missionary Confer- ence of New York arrived in the city and was hung up in the missionary ex- hibit last night. It is 50 by 27 feet in size and is the largest map of the world in existence. This -addition to the exhibit will, no doubt, prove a source of interest to every visitor. RESTAURANT OF EPWORTH CHURCH Ladies of Methodist Congre- gations Serve as Waiters. The Epworth Church of this city, Rev. W. M. Woodward, pastor, has established a restaurant opposite the Pavilion with an entrance on Larkin and another on Market rtreet. An excellent meal is served here to all comers at 25 cents each. More than 1500 persons were served yes- terday. The proceeds derived from this source will be devoted to the fund for the erec- tion of a new Epworth Church. The res- taurant is being managed by J. G. Gage, | and the assistants are ladies belonging to | the various Methodist churches. The ladies who served the tables yesterday are members of the - California-street Church. Those who will assist to-day are ladies of the Central Church. To-morrow Simpson Church will be represented, and on Saturday the ladies of Grace Church will aid. On Sunday the Howard-street Church ladies will officlate, and on Mon- day it will be general volunteers’ day. In addition to the serving of substan- tial meals the ladles have donated many souvenir articles to be sold for the benefit of the church. These include little ar- ticles made of California redwood, burnt work, bric-a-brac and articles of personal wear and adornment. Persons wishing to ald the cause in the shape of donations of edibles and articles of any description are requested to send the same to_ the build- ing, where Rev. Mr. Woodward may con- stantly be found. —_——————— The man who makes trouble between two women gets more enjoyment out of it than the women do. _+.l REV. SAHL. FLANTY \WiSCONSIY . 5 T S PARK SISTERS i ARE TALENTED Four Clever Cornet Soloists Whose Work Charms All Hearers. The popularity and favor with which the Park sisters are known in the East will be faint praise alongside of their Cal- ifornia reception. To hear them once is but to want to spend an evening enjoying the melody of their instruments. There are five of them in the family, but the oldest is now married and has retired from the quartet to give place to the “baby,” as the youngest one is termed. All but this one have visited Europe twice and appeared before royalty. In their last | season they appeared in London for six | consecutive months, besides playing in | Paris. Their names are Annie, Georgia, Ada and Kitibel and all of them are members of the Baptist church. They only play for religious and social gatherings, but are in constant demand. Besides the cornets they have a string quartet, consisting of the mandolin, zither and two guitars, and render vocal numbers in duets and trios. Altogether they are a remarkable family. The sisters go from here to Long Beach and afterward to Pacific Grove for the ?hautauqua, then to Ocean Grove, New erse L R R Y ) VISITING STATE DELEGATIONS Continued from Page One. pretty place. The services were conducted by the pas- tor, Dr. Wilson, assisted by Dr. Case. Most of ‘he time was occupied in im- promptu testimony and greetings. F. A. Jackson conducted the services at the Central Methodist Church in the ab- sence of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Hutsinpiller, who was attending a wedding. This church was not so elaborately decorated as the Howard street, but was crowded to the vestibule, as was its sister. The same order of servic® prevailed here and nearly all the States were heard from, as well as Oklahoma. Rev. W. A. Spencer was compelled to come forward and sing a song when he arose to speak. At the close Dr. Chase introduced the pastor, who had just entered, as the president-elect of the University of Ohfo. He added, how- ever, that Dr. Hutsinpiller had refused the preffered honor. A social time fol- lowed. STALLED TRAIN DELAYS WEDDING Miss Martha Brigham Far Away When Guests Assembled. Miss Martha Brigham of Toledo, a hanrd- some young lady of 23, arrived in the city yesterday about noon and at 8 o'clock last evening the Rev. Dr. Hutsinpiller of the Central Methodist Church pronounced the words that made her the wife of Willlam C. Vandergrift, a young draughtsman of this city. This was the consummation of a ro- mance that originated in her native eity. All of the arrangements had been made for the event to take place Tuesday even- ing, but after the guests had arrived and the minister was ready a telegram was handed the young man, which announced that the bride-to-be was just over the Nevada line on one of the belated trains and could not keep her promise. Explanations were made and the guests departed, all promising to be on hand last night. And all went well at the second attempt. The event took place at the home of a mutual friend, Mr. Chandler, 1206 Golden Gate avenue Lt et Noticg to League Workers. F. D. Fuller, chairman of the pro- gramme committee, announced last night that the time of meeting of league work- ers, set for 2 o'clock to-day In the art gal- lery, had been changed to 1:30 o'clock. All presiding elders, Epworth League officers and others interested in the work are re- quested to attend the conference to be held at that hour. An address will be de- banner occupied a conspicuous livered by Dr. James M. Buckley, after which General Secretaries Joseph F. Berry, H. M. Du Bose and A. C. Crewes wil present new features of league work t> be launched at the convention. It is desired that every chapter shall be repre- sented at this meeting. | received to-day tor entrance), San 1 2 LEAGUERS MUST PAY DOUBLE et Lo Pool of Transfer Companies Causes Increase of Rates for Hauling of Baggage It Now Costs Fifty Cents to Have Trunk Moved, Instead of Twenty-Five, as Beforg ERaES S 4 TS HERE Is trouble brewing among the transfer men now operating at the ferry building, and a free fight may be looked for any day. One faction calls the other “kick- ers and squealers” and the “kick- ers and squealers” respond with names that are certainly not parliamen- tary. The situation is about as follows: When the Epworth League Convention was nearly due some one in authority went to the “outside” transfer men and asked them to take hold of the handling of the leaguers’ baggage. An agreement was almost reached, the basis being the reg- ular.charge of 3 cents a trunk, when an- other factor appeared on the scene. This Wwas a syndicate composed of the Oceanic Transfer Company, San Francisco Tran: fer Company, California Transfer Com- pany, Signal Transfer Company, Com- mercial Transfer Company and Golden Gate Transfer Company. With the ex- ception of the Oceanic Transfer Company, whose rate has always been 50 cents a trunk, all the others are what is known as -cent companies™; that is, their regular rate has hitherto been 25 cents for moving a trunk to any part of the city ‘With the advent of the syndicate the Convention Transfer Bureau dropped its negotiations with the “outside” transfer men—those not connected with a syndi- cate. Soon after an agreement was reached by which the syndicate com- panies took hold of the handling of the baggage, and one and all made a flat rate of 50 cents. The California, Signal and Golden Gate companies never before took in the water front, but the chance to make 50 cents where before they were glad to get 25 cents brought them around the ferries with a rush. Since the Epworth Leaguers began ar- riving the syndicate has had its men coming and going about the ferry build- ing at will The drummers wear tne league cap and the police do not molest them. Should an unfortunate ‘“outside” man show his nose inside one of the arches that span the front of the depot, however, he is greeted with a “Get out- side now or I'll run you in.” The Pacific Transfer Company has al- ways charged 50 cents to move a trunk, and s still maintaining its rate. Morton's Special Delivery has been and is charging 35 cents. These concerns have secured a great deal of the business, and the “syn- dicate” has not done as well as it ex- pected, but that does not make any dif- ference with the ‘“outside” men, who think they have been unfairly dealt with in _the matter. p On the other hand, the “syndicate” as- serts that none of the outside men are responsible, and that a trunk lost means, “lost without recourse.” In regard to the doubling of the rates they have little to say, but claim that the companies are all ufider heavy expense in order to m prompt and careful delivery, and th cents is a fair charge. The “outside”” men say the matter is not ended yet, and that complaints will be filed with the Polic Commissioners in regard to the police end of the affair, and an investigation of the 50-cent charge of the convention de- manded. The charge that they are not responsible is laughed to scorn and a dozen of them point to the fact that for years they have done business at the fer- ries and always made a living, paid their debts and never got into trouble over lost baggage. The end is not yet ——————— Placer Mines on Lynn Canal. TACOMA, July 17.—Acecording to reports placer mines are to be developed on the east side of Lynn canal. near Haines. A stampede has taken place from Skaguay and dozens of claims have been filed upon. ADVERTISEMEN' GOLDEN GATE CLOAK axo SUIT ... HOUSE .... 1230, 1232, 1234 MARKET STREET. The largest exclusive Cloak and Suit House west of New York City. Great Reduction Sale now on. Tailor Suits, Jackets, Capes, Skirts, Furs and Feather Boas. Misses’ and Children’s Long and Short Coats. Soe display in our windows. Golf-Grip Eye-Glasses (Patented April 3, 1901), NEVER TILTOR SLIP Only to be had of OPTICIANS £p, groGaaPteC PRATS, 642 MARKET ST. InsTRuments unner cunomcre suromvs. CATALOGUE FRee. 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