The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 22, 1903, Page 4

-+ Brisk Contest for|| High Church Pasition. ‘ Multitude Gathers at the Ministerial Session. | ay 21.—The one hun- | General Assembly | chureh of the d at Imman- rch at Tenth this morning. held during the day, | » with the an- ing. moderator, | ke of Princeton | ire afternoon to erator for\the en- | Dr. Robert F. , was elected on age that Dr. s in the The hours CBO‘WDED. IN CHURCH. are inspired. But seventeer ms have worn out because they 4. Texts from the word of G the words of living men—that is t her n we must be careful to put where it eves in the t. It he vine Chr f 1l the difference be- | d spiritual weakness, | s b pessimism. 1 will mot | difference to a learnad | Relat to Human H 1 Jorer to-day whether he | y - vew % the doctrine of the atone- ure L o personal immortality. It § religh ne ¥ irist dled for him, that there ¥ said d the grave makes all tween despair and h consolation, between the b being that is puffed out like a e, and the joyfal power of an endless life brethren, we must work and pray fo 1 of Christian doctrine in our age. pen our own hold upon the trut ch Christ has taught us. But most of all, | must keep them in close and living touch | h the problems of daily duty and experi- | For no doctrine, however high, however oy until it is trans- | nto y, a re- vival of sincerity, & ; this will ore unto us the joy of salvation. And with joy of salvation will come a renewal and wer. tency of Christians is the strong- IN3 DAMPEN FIELDS SAN DIEGO, May 21.—Rain in light showers fell here this morning, but it is not believed to have extended generally in the county. In many localities grain has been cut and rain would work dam- age, while in others the harvest is about to be made. The yleld of grain will be the largest for years. Vineyards are in excellent con- dition throughout the county and the PLEA FOR SIMPLICITY. What the prospect for & large crop 18 better at this | | stage than for several years past. There is expected an unusually large yleld of layer raisins or four crown loose. Both oranges ‘and lemons are doing well. | BTOCKTON, May 21.—After a blow of several days rain began falling here this | MEN'S and BOYS' DEPARTNENT or. We take afternoon about 1 o'clock. There is con- ’ -2 MOREL BN Y siderabie hay down and balipg opera- S > crowding wons are in progress. It ts #bt believed | B .. the rain is- heavy enough to injure the corner and a § | yo0 " 1¢ will be of immediate benefit to by him- growing grain should the storm not prove 1o be a heavy ‘one. Grain was beginning OND FLOOR to feel the need of moisture and the rain ely to the is, therefore, very welcome. A heavy every ac- storm would lay the grain and the dam- o Spacious ‘ele- age would be great. VALLEJO, May 21.—This section was visited at noon to-day by a shower of rain, followed by a heavy fall of hall. The. cldest inhabitants cannot remember another such hailstorm here at this sea- son of the year. SANTA ROSA, May 21.—A light shower of rain fell here to-day shortly before noon. It only lasted a few moments, how- ever, and to-night the skies are again clear and there is little indication of more precipitation. Rain would accomplish a great deal of good at the present time. GRASS VALLEY, May 21.—This place is experiencing the most peculiar and un- satisfactory spring in its history. After & few days of warm weather a chilling wind set in last night and this morning quite a heavy fall of snow occurred. To- % night 1s cold and cloudy and great anx- A S H g/ E fety frevails among the fruit growers that & freeze may take place and ruin the KIDNEY & LIVER at your service. WE HAVE SHOES OF BEAUTY AND QUALITY popular price for either n men or children. good as the best— eping with our hand- comiortable quarters, RastsCo 104-170 Geary Street some and TR . e T crop. The owners of famous Bartlett pear orchards are especially fearful®as the drought has already injured the fruit and grain crop heavily. No rain has fallen yet. AUBURN, May 21.—There was quite a hallstorm, followed by a shower of rain, here this morning. There was snow down as far as Colfax and the weather is still @ iiviniiniirs A BRIEF VACATION. A daylight excursion to Lake Tahoe is L BITTERS A PLEASANT 'LAXATIVE NOT INTOXICATINGC BRUSHES ¢ 255555,24" | axea for May 2, returning May 31 This bouses, billiard tables, | gives a whole day at the lake. The round brewers, bookbinders, candy-makers, canners, | trip costs but $850, and tickets are good dyers, fiour mills, foundries, laundries, paper- | to return until June 2 by any regular hangers, printers, sboe faciories, | train excepting No. 1. Train leaves Fri- stablemen, tar-roofers, tanvers, taflors, eto. | day § @. m., and reaches clsco FUCHANAN EROS., Sunday, m. carries din- l Prush Manulacturcrs, 609 Sacramento St | ing car, S | dead, both having been shot. ALY i l The lack of vital joy In the 0ld of unbelief. church is the chief cause of indifference in the world. The feeble energy, the faltering and reluctant spirit, the weariness in well doing with which too many believers impoverish and sadden their own hearts make other men ques- tion the reality and value of religion and turn away from it in cool neglect. 2 What, then, is the duty of the church? What must she do to win the confidence of _the world? What Is the best for her to “prove her doctrine all divine?” Tirst, she must increase her labors in the love of men; oot A @ MYSTERY CLOUD PROPERTY TITLE PITTSBURG, May 21.—The end of one of the most sensational cases ever tried in the United States Circuit Court. to-day ame when the jury in the case of Bev- erly Robinson against Robert S. Stephen- son and others returned a verdict for the defendants. The suit was for eighteen feet of prop- erty on Wood street worth about $100,000 and involved ‘the paternity of a child. The plaintiff claimed title through a child which he alleged was born to his wife, who was his cousin, Miss Catherine Verna Robinson. They were married in Decem- ber, 1896, and it Is alleged that the child was born in March, 1897, at Omaha, where they had gone to avoid publicity. Rob- inson and his wife were accompanied to Omaha by Mrs. David Gregg Metheny, a sister of Mrs. Robinson. The family came east after the birth of the child and in the summer of 1898 spent several weeks at Fairhaven, Vt. One day Mrs. Metheny was seized with convulsions and died suddenly. The next morning Mrs. Robinson and the child were The sul- cide or murder of thée woman and the murder of the child ‘were testified to dur- ing the trial of the case. The defense was that the child was not the child of Mrs. Robinson, but was the child of Mrs. Metheny. Metheny is one of the defendants and the verdict gives him the title through the child born to his wife. Robinson gave testimony that the child was born to his wife and that she had nursed the baby naturally. This latter fact was also testified to by other wit- nesses. On the other hand, a sister of Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Metheny were present in the room when the child was born and swore that it was the child of Mrs. Meth- eny. She admitted that she had intro- duced Mrs. Metheny to the doctor as Mrs. Robinson, and for that reason the doctor had believed that the child was that of Mrs. Robinson, whom he visited profes- sionally. —_——— @ sieieieieieelodolelleiminieieleieiele ok @ ry cold. While the storm is too late to of much benefit to Placer County, it ae done no harm. The cherries are not far enough along to crack them and lit- tle or no hay is down. On the other hand, it will materially aid the grain, giving it a chance to fill. Altogether this is a late season in Placer County. Not since 1876 has snow fallen in the mountains as late as this. WOODLAND, May 21.—For a time this morning the weather was very threaten- ing and farmers who have a great deal of hay down were much alarmed. Heavy, black clouds seemed to forecast a storm, but they blew over with a light shower which will result in no material damage. The hay and grain crops are now passing through a crucial period. - FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1903, PRESBYTERIANS HONOR THE REV. ROBERT COYLE WITH MODERATORSHIP ~ AND DR. VAN DYKE URGES A REVIVAL OF ROBT F COVAE il NEW MODERATOR, PROMINENT MEMEER AND MEETING PLACE OF PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. 3 second, she must practice the simple life in | the trist of God. The church that the twantieth century will | hear most gladly and honor most sincerely will | have two marks. It will be the church that preaches the central truths of Christianity most | clearly, strongly and joyfully. It will be.the | ehurch’ that finds and shows most happiness in | ltving the simple life and doing good in the world. May that church be ours! RIVALRY FOR HONORS. Immediately after concluding his ser- mon Dr. Van Dyke declared the General | Assembly formally opened. An adjourn- { ment was promptly taken to 3 o'clock. An active campaign had been carrled on | by the admirers of the several candidates { for moderator during the past two days and there was no cessation of the work | of the lieutenants of Rev. Drs. Coyle, Roberts and Mateer after the morning sesslon. It was generally conceded this morning that Dr. Coyle would receive the highest honor in the councils of the Pres- byterian church and that the judgment of the majority of the commissioners was correct was proved later in the day. Dr. Coyle won, but not without a struggle. It reguired two ballots to elect him. On the first he fell twelve votes short and on the second the count was not finished as Dr. Coyle had a majority before the roll call was.completed. Contrary to general expectations Dr. Mateer was not the strongest candidate against Dr. Coyle. Dr. Willlam H. Rob- erts of New York, present stated clerk of the General Assembly, developed strength enough to make him a close second on the first ballot. Dr. Roberts had all along been a strong candidate for the honor, but the sentiment in his favor received a strong impetus after his nom- ination by Rev. Samuel B. McCormick, D.D., of Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Rev. David B. Fitzgerald of Cincinnati named Dr. David 8. Schaff of Lane The- ological Seminary, Cincinnati. Dr. Coyle's candidacy for the moderatorship was set forth by Rev. Dr. Willlam N. Page of Topeka, Kans. The first mention of Dr. Coyle's name was greeted with great ap- plause, which gave a very good indication as how the votes would go. Rev. Willlam H. Robinson, D.D., of Chicago proposed Professor Andrew C. Zenos, professor of church history of the Chicago Theological Seminary. The last nominating speech ‘was made by Rev. Orville Reed of Mont- clair, N. J., who placed the name~of Dr. Calvin W. Mateer before the assembly. DR. COYLE ELECTED. On the first ballot 660 votes were cast. Dr. Coyle received 319, just twelve short o e e e e e, DOAN’S KIDNEY PILLS. ABSOLUTE FAITH. You Can Depend Upon the Word of This San Francisco Citizen. She has had the experience. She has thoroughly tested the article. Bhe found it as represented. She has absolute faith in its merit. Mrs. George Paul (George Paul em- ployed with the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co.), residence 5 Avery street, says: “'I never used any medicine or had a prescription filled which did me as much good as Doan’s Kidney Pills. If ever a woman required the use of just such a strengthening, purifylng and cleansing remedy for the kidneys as Doan's Kidney Pills are, i am that party. ‘When I state that I suffered the most agonizing pain in my back, that at times the slightest movement increased the suf- fering, that a little overexertion or a short walk always terminated in spasms of pain, I only half state the actual facts. The treatment of Doan's Kidney Pills acted directly on my Kidn 1 ped the backache, the languor and de- pression which attendcd the attacks ceased, and my general health was so improved that in place of housework be- ing a I was so convinced of the merits of Doan's Kidney Pills that I friend of mine, living in and, a few. She followed up the treditment and re- rts to me that the remedy is excellent. Pfl‘im’".rmuy recommend Doan's Kidney 8. For sale bly 11 _dealers. Price 50 cents. FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United tes. Remember the name, Doan's, and take no substitute, drag it was a pleasure to perform. ve a lady SIMPLICIT Y IN DOCTRINE Brilliant Address by the Retiring Official, Revision of Creed Will Be Con- sidered. | + of election, Dr. Roberts 220, Dr. Mateer 86, Dr. Zenos 21 and Dr. Schaff 14. A second ballot was ordered, but before the beginning of the roll call vote Dr. Roberts withdrew from-the contest. He sald that the assembly had shown by the vote on the first ballot its considerable preference. Dr. Robinson of Chicago then withdrew the name of Professor Zenos of Chicago. This left Coyle, Mateer and Schaff in the race. The taking of the second bal- lot was begun/ At 6:25 p. m. the tellers announced that thus far 332 votes had been cast for Dr. Coyle. This being a majority vote of the assembly Dr. Rob- erts moved that the election of Dr. Coyle be made unanimous and this motion pre- vailed amid hearty applause. | Moderator Van Dyke appointed Dr. | Page to escort the newly elected chief officer to the platform. Dr. Covle was greeted warmly by the assembly. In re- signing the gavel to Dr. Coyle Dr. Van Dyke said: My Dear Brother: It is my duty and my pleasure to inform you and to announce to the assembly that you are duly elected to the moderatorship of this assembly. 1 congratu- late you ubon the honor and I trust that you will consider it a responsibility rather than an honor. You need ohserve but three things to Buccessfully conduct the duties of the high office to” which you have been chosen—fair- ness, friengliness and faithfulness. These three things and the book of rules, which I now deliver to you, will enable you to fully and ably preside over the deliberations of this as- | sembly and direct the business of the church throughout the ensuing year. I, resign into your hands my place and office as moderator of the General Assembly In response Dr. Coyle said: Fathers and Brethren: To my mind the one hundred and fifteenth General Assembly has started out just about right. (Laughter.) There is nothing like making a good beginning. I thank you from my heart for the honor you have conferred upon me and upon the vast re- glon which in my humble measure I represent. | I am particularly glad that this_ homor has | come to State of Cali- | fornia, whe of my life, and | 365 days in the | year and unusual weather the rest of the time. | Dr. Coyle, taking a serfous vein, re-| ferred to the fact that the assembly had | ot out of the way the troublesome mat- | ter of the revision of the confession of | falth and now is in a position unincum- | bered to launch the “mightiest” evangel- | ical movement in the history of the Chris- tianized world. After the transaction of brief minor business adjournment was taken and the benediction was pronounced by Dr. Coyle. . : Street Railway for Prescott. PRESCOTT, Ariz., May -Work com- menced here to-day on Prescott's first street railway and the first electric rail- road in Northern Arizona. The projec- tors of the road intend not only to put in | a line covering the principal streets of the city but to build to a number of outly- ing mining districts and do a general freight as well as passenger business, Munyon’s Witch-Hazel Soap And 20,000 mothers were made happy thereby. Remember, Munyon’s Witch- Hazel Soap quickly eases baby of hives, chafing, and all forms of baby rash? it cures skin disorders in old as well as young; it is so excellent for the cgmplexxol that many women prefer it even to the French toilet soap that costs as high as $1. Sold everywhere ; 15¢ per cake. MINERS STRIKE |REPORTS PLEASE ABUNDANT GOLD| THE DELEGATES . RichDiscoveryat Rands-| Woman's Christian Tem- burg Property Is perance Union Pros- Reported. pers Rapidly. SAN DIEGO, May 21.—One of the most Special Dispatch to The : o g features of the W. C. T | intere: SAN BERNARDINO, May 21L-C. A. convention now in session here was the Burcham, principal owner of the Yellow | (o o b o hieh was held a day ‘of a great strike in that famous =% WPERE T %0 UL N cen made in property. The strike was made a few | P07t © PEORFCE © I 80 To eh of the days ago %0 feet below the last pay ore | ' epanpydlen e il Callifetule in the mine and as yet there is no way of | %008 FOREE, B O 1 determining_the extent of the ledge en- | ™71 W' FO¥ T CPRIOINC ee na countered. The strike took place at the g ok g Ke the president is as follows 1260-foot level. The miners have cross- - cut forty feet and have as yet failed to A\_hss. Emma R.\hmm n; Ln‘;q': encounter the hanging wall. The ore is| G- S. Stickney: Orange, Mrs fully as rich as the products of the mine | Riverside, Mrs. Stella B in the past and the owners are elated | Bernardino, E. K over the prospect. | Barbara, Mrs. C. R. The new strike has revived the mining an Dieg industry in Randsburg, W the mine is located, and the considerably excited. Many ol prospectors of this vicinity are making preparations te leave for the desert town it et e L Change of Venue Is Wanted. WOODLAND, May 21.—The Board of Supervisors of Yolo Cour nd J. H. Glide have joined in a motion for a nge of yenue from San Francisco to Sacramento of the case of Millionaire Cowell | against the Supervisor H. Glide, | and attorneys for the defendant will ar- | gue the motion in Judge Murasky's court | on Friday. This is the case in which | Central Labor Unio Cowell makes sensational charges, prac- | and addressed 1006 | tically amounting to bribery, against the | Supervisors. ] P. Lovejoy, vice president of ¢ Moses lived exactly midway between | workers of America. and P. H. § the building of the pyramids, 5000 B. C., | president of the Building T and our own day. e at Turner Hall rge Benham dent of the San Francisco Counc “GREAT All newsdealers ART SUPPLEMENT WITH The Sunday Call, May 24th GREA'l EXPECTATIONS™ EXPEC1A] on the Pacific Coast handie The ~ Call. Order now. |