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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-02
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Three boys, ii. Ford, Willie and Archie Bond,
were sentenced yesterday by Justice Byer 10
thirty days In the County Jail They were con.
vicied OF petty larceny.
Work on the superstructure OF Boehmers new
block, at the corner Of Park street and Central
avenue. is rapidly progressing. Ii Will be a sub
stantially built structure.
There was no interruption OF any kind yester-
day In work in this city on account of the eight
hour movement. All the leading contractors
have aeeeded to the demand of the carpenters,
several having done so last Monday. The wages
paid Is 40 cents per hour.
Already there are several persons DESTROYS OF
the position OF City Treasurer, made vacant by
the death OF V. w. Palmer, among them being j.
W. Hand and NJ. Stuart Taylor. The friends of
+. X. Krautb, the veteran editor of the Encinal
are urging him TO apply for the position The
appointment rests with the City Trustees and IL
will probably be made next Monday evening
nThe Alameda Improvement Association held
Its annual meeting last evening and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Columbus Bartlett; Vice President, ID,
Hirschfeld; Treasurer, j. K. Baker; Executive
Committee-H. T. Moreal Henry Mohns George
G. Fahens, William Meyers and George Brown
The American flag was raised yesterday on
the Porter Schoolhouse with appropriate cere-
monies, and a flag flies from the top of every
public schOolhouSe In Alameda. Joe Hooker
Post, &. A. r., which presented the flag was
present, and an address was delivered by W. H.
l. Barnes The pupils OF the school, in appreci-
alton OF the Kind gift OF the post, presented it
with handsome portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
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BADLY BEATEN.
Unknown Men Assault a Stock.
Raiser at the POtrerO.

Adam Eaton, a mlddle-aged man who
says he is stock-raiser, was taken to the
Receiving Hospital yesterday evening" suf-
fering from compression of the skull at
the base of the brain, fractured arm and
several contusions on his sides.
The patient said he came to this city from
Los Angeles Wednesday morning, and
wandered about the wharves searching for
the Charleston. He visited the Union Iron
Works, and while returning cityward was
accosted by four men, who began talking to
him about the molders' strike at the works.
Eaton says he replied the strike did not
concern him, whereupOn the men became
abusive. Eaton drew a revolver, but was
knocked dow II and seriously beaten He
thinks he was struck on the head with an
iron instrument
When questioned at the hospital, Eaton
manifested quarrelsome disposition and
was very impudent to the attendants. The
police discredt his story and think he
picked a quarrel with some strikers, and
upon drawing his revolver was given
severe beating When searched $3.50 was
found in his clothing and he refused to part
with it. Eaton finally became so trouble
some that he was removed to the City
Prison Hospital and his money was turned
over to the police.
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ING FRANCISCO. FRIDAY 1so-EIGHT PAGES

upon his defeat OF the bald-headed Clifford and
the deteriorafed Hanl0n (wbo mad thrice pre-
yiously been beaten by Beach), and disinterested
aquatic patrons and judges of rowing In all
parts OF the world did not fail to express their
disapproval of kemp's presumption.
We In England have no "show" In 1890 in
connection with the championship OF the world,
but are at least entitled to express an opinion
as 10 the credentials of the candidates for the
coveted title. McLean's defeat OF Matrerson
scatters the Iatter's championship pretensions to
the winds. and Kemp was never in the first
class rank OF Seullers.
According 10 my estimate of their ability the
match between Kemp and Matterson (wfthout
intending 10 be personally offensive TO either
mani should be for a "second-cIass Champion.
ship" while the rising Australian scullers-
Mclean and Stansbury-shoud row for the
champion sculler of the world. The winner of
this match could then uphold his claim with due
nonor to Australia and the approval OF ali ma
tionSI by competing with OConuor 1 NAV here
remind my readers that In November last STAINS
bury challenged any man In the world (includiup
Searlel 10 row for the championship and from
that time Kemp was "sllent" until he made his
second attempt at "uphodng the honor OF Aus.
tralia" by claiming the Iitlel
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TROUBLE AHEAD,
Builders VIII Not Grant the Demands of
the Carpenters.

Builders Will Not Grant the Demands of
the Carpenters.
At the headquarters of the Builders As
ISOLATION, on Pine street, many informal
conferences were held on the carpenters
demand for reduction of hours.
The white beard of President Kent, the
tallest member Of the organization, rose
and fell over the heads of his associates as
the white plume of Henry of Navarro once
waved over the heads of the army of
France.
i promised my employees, of whom
have SIXTEEN" said President Kent, that
they should work but eight hours to-day
and hereafter, All of them that come to
work will work but eight hours, and none
OF them will have their wages reduced. AS
said to the reporter yesterday l believe
IN the eight-hour movement, and l believe
that the adoption OF it will benefit all
classes"
RENTS TO GO UP.
This morning l met gentleman who
owns some flats on Suffer street. He told
me that rents would go up next fall. l
asked him why they would not 60 up now
and he replied that it would not be wise to
Increase rents while people are moving.
Then he told me that he could make lots Of
money by building more flats, but that he
would not build them while the carpenters
that II the carpenters succeed in obtaining
reduction OF hours it will not be so simple
a matter to build houses. 1t will cost land
lords more and they will not be anxious to
extend their holdings. II they did he
thought they would have to increase rents,
1 asked him why he who is so willing to in
crease rents and crush workingmen that
way should not be willing for us Contractors
to increase workingmen's wages and bene-
ut them, but he made no reply"
OTHERS CoNCEDE THE DEMAND.
President Kent is not the only member of
of the Builders Association who conceded
the demand for an eight-hour day. Ma
honey Bros, who have sixty men at work
upon the Home for the Aged at Pine and
Pierce streets, informed their carpenters
yesterday morning that they had adopted
the elght-hour system and would not reduce
wages. Most of the men went to work in
stead OF going to the carpenters picnic.
In some other places members of the
union and non-union men went to work,
dlsregarding the command of the American
Federation OF Labor. The number of these,
however, was not equal to the number of
non-unlon carpenters who Joined with the
members OF the union In holding a picnic
or went to work under the eight-hour rule.
THE BUILDERS.
The Builders Association. composed of
120 contractors, is h0pelessly divided on
the eight-hour question and may be still
further divided by the strike, which MANY
of the members have decided to precpitate.
These members, at the solicitation of
leader in the association, have signed the
following agreement:
ResolUed. That we, the contracting builders
OF San Francisco, believing that any change in
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THE PAINTERS.
They Are Somewhat DIsmayed at the Ac-
ton of the Carpenters.

They Are Somewhat DIsmayed at the Ac-
ton of the Carpenters.
1t was an enthusiastic gathering of men
who assembled in the hall of the Painters
Union last night. As has been stated else
where. the painters are hardly in position
to make move in the eight-hour scheme,
owing to the disorganized state of the craft,
but from general appearances they will
Join the eight-hour ranks.
As is usual, all painters appeared at their
respective places of work yesterday morn
ing at o'clock, but found that all the
houses IN which the carpenters we're also
al work were locked. After waiting about
the buildings for an hour they saw the car
penters putting in an appearance.
Though the painters were not to blame
for the loss of an hours time they claim
they were in each case "docked" for it. and
II now raises the question before them as
to whether they can avoid assisting In the
elght-hour movement, even If they are not
so inclined. The matter was discussed at
some length by the members present, but
no decision was arrived at.
The Secretary reported that 500 had
been realized from the annual ball given
last week, and the same amount was placed
In the Benefit Fund. 1t was decided to give
an excursion to Glen Ellen Park on June
I'd. Three new members were Initiated
and eight propositions were placed on file
Trade was reported good.
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JOURNEYMEN PAINTERS.

They Are Not Quite Ready to Take q
Hand in the Movement.
There are at present in the neighborhood
of $500 workmen employed at the painting
trade in the city, but of the entire number
not more than 200 are union men.
The Painters Union accordingly does not
feel inclined to make any decided move in
the matter of shorter hours until the effect
OF tc-day's demonstration is fully realized.
They firmly believe however. that the
movement will be success, and that they
may be able to declare themselves as in
favor of IL about June 1St.
They are very much encouraged in the
matter TOO by the remarks made by Mr..
Keefe, of the firm of Keefe IL Frazer, yester-
day, which were to the effect that the cause
of the craftsmen was good one and should
succeed. The firm employs about thirty
men, and it is the general impression that
any action that may be taken by them will
be considered as a criterion by the other
large painting contractors of San Francisco.
AS the matter stands at present the paint
ers are rejoicing over the success of their
brother craftsmen and are looking forward
anXlously to the time when they can enjoy
the same benefit
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VICTORIOUS PLUMBERS.
Their Requests Were Readily Granted
and They Are Contented.

Their Requests Were Readily Granted
and They Are Contented-
The plumbers and gas-ftters, it seems,
have won the easiest victory of any of the
local tradesmen. There are at least 1000
followers Of the craft in San Francisco, and
as they are practically thoroughly organ
lied every workman received the benefit of
yesterdays movement, viz: 81 per day for
eight hours work.
1t has been generally understood for
some time that the plumbers would meet
with little opposition to their demands for
shorter hours, and when ON last Saturday
evening Duffy Bros. among the largest
contractors in the city, officially notified
their employees that their request was
granted the question was in the main
settled.
Yesterday morning their example was
followed by William Wilson, Fritz & kean
and Samuel S. Ickelheimer 81 Bro. all
well-known contractors. There was no
demonstration of any kind on the part of
the workmen. and such thing as any
trouble arising is entirely out of the ques-
ton,
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INDEPENDENT LArHERs.
Their Recent Demand for High Wag
NJ kes Them Inactiye

Their Recent Demand for High Wages
Mikes Them Inactive.
Yesterdays demonstrations had little to
do with the fathers, who are considered by
their fellow-craftsmen as the most indie
pendent men on earth, for the reason that
their recent strike for a raise of 81 per day
placed damper on any further demands.
so far as could be learned, not more than a
hall dozen fathers in the city went out on
account OF the movement, and in each case
the walk-out" was voluntary.
Daniel Crea one of the largest contractors.
had already allowed his men the eight-hour
privilege, and in the majority of the other
cases the men treated the matter with in
difference.
No trouble whatever is expected from any
quarter for the present at least, and until
another boom strikes the city the fathers
generally will continue to give nine hours
Tor a DAVIS wa k
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will in all probability take some definite
action in the matter at their meeting to be
held next Sunday afternoon.
The majority of the followers of the
trade in this city are employed on Govern
ment or city work and accordingly have been
working only eight hours for some time.
The members of the union thus favored
feel that their less fortunate brothers
should be cared for and will demand
shortened day if the demonstration OF
Yesterday nr0YaS a success.
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JoURNEYMEN BUTCHERS.
Tho Labor Bureau Is Well Patronfzed
by EMPLOYERS,

The Labor Bureau Is Well Patronfzed
by Employers.
At the regular weekly meeting of the
Journeymen Butchers Association last
night, over which Vice President Weis pre-
sided, two candidates were initiated into
membership and three propositions re-
ceived and placed on file.
The labor bureau, which was instituted a
few weeks ago, was reported to be gaining
considerable Roadway, there being more
applications for help than can be supplied.
Final arrangements we're made for the
annual picnic, which will be held at Bad
gers Park on May 18th.
The sum OF S422 was voted to the heirs
of Fl. n. Bengles, a prominent member of
the association, who died several months
ago, and the Secretary was ordered to pay
over that amount
The subject of the eight-hour movement
was discussed III mild manner, but from
the general tone of the speakers remarks
the union itself IS not at all interested in it
and will, accordingly, play no part. Trade
was reported to be picking up.
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the wages or hours OF laborers would prove
detrimental TO the interests OF this community,
have decided that we will oblfge our workmen 10
labor nine hours per day. as heretofore, ana VIII
moi change the wages now pald.
WILL NOT GIVE WAY.
This resolution was signed by:
il. Grant, r. P Rurlburt Wells & Josselyn,
F. Klatt, j. II. Mclean, o. E. White. }. G. Carr,
X. p. Sanchez, W. NJ. Fletcher, Robert Curry, I.
II. Day. J. Ii. Mackay. }. Q. Gibson. Peter
Creighton, II. A. Conrad and William Linden.
William Fletcher subsequently withdrew
his name from the agreement
Many of those who signed say that they
only employ non-uniOn men and do not care
whether there is a strike or not. Others
who employ union men are prepared for a
strike and intimate that the members of
the association who have conceded the
carpenters demands have political aSpira-
tions.
YESTERDAY A HOLIDAY.
Very few of the union carpenters, and
less than two-thIrds of the uon-union car
penters worked yesterday. The former will
strike to-day if they are asked to work more
than eigh: hours.
Most of the carpenters or "stickers -
employed in mills worked nine hours yes
terday. Their employers held stormy
meeting yesterday afternoon, at which a
marked difference of opinion was expressed
on the ACCESSIBILITY of giving the "stickers"
an eight-hour day. 1t was stated that. a
large factory in Oakland had conceded the
"stickers' demands, and that one in this
city would follow.
The ''stickers" held meeting last night,
but refused to divulge their proceedings to
the press.
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Timers Not in 1t.

Among the unorganized craftsmen are
the timers, of whom they are nearly eighty
working in the city. Being without the
protection of any union there are unable to
make any forcible demands of any kind,
and will accordingly continue to work nine
hours each day.
A movement is on foot, 1t is said, to
unioniZe the craft in San Francisco, and if
such measure should be brought about
within a short time it is more than likely
that they will also take part in the move
mHut
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Killed hy the Cars

James Mcdonald, aged about % years, at
tempted to board a moving train at Red
wood City yesterday afternoon and fell
under the cars. The wheels passed over
his lower limbs, crushing them in terrible
manner. Mcdonald was brought TO this city
and placed in ST. Mary's Hospital, where
he died last night. He was a native of
Providence, Il. l., and bad no relatives in
this State. He was endeayoring to steal a
ride to San Francisco when the accident Oc-
CURED. The body is at the Morgue.
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Furniture-workers' Union No. % held
joint meeting with Union No. 10 last night
and adopted a resolution that on and after
May 9th all fur1iture-workers shall work
but eight hours per day when employed on
the outside OF buildings. 1t was also re-
solved that all union furniture workers fail
ing to comply with this regulation shall be
fined So for each offense
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More MnIdars Canine

The Pacific Iron Works, of which Ira P.
Rankin, President of the Engineers and
Iron Founders Association. is proprietor,
yesterday put up hunks in the shop to ac-
commodate molders from the East. The
National Iron Works proprietors state that
they want but two mOlders more, and the
Risdon managers state that they have all
they want
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Central NationaIists.

The usual weekly business meeting of the
San Francisco Nationalist Club was held
last evening. A programme was arranged
for the public reception which will be held
on Monday evening next at Metropolitan
Temple. A resolution was passed dispens-
Ing with admission cards and allowing all
respectable persons to be nresant
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ACROSS THE BAY.
Judge Gibson Awards a Divorce
in the Ryer Case.
Opening of the Y. NJ. C. a. Buildiup-The
Hoosiers' Basket Meeting School
Census Takers-Alsmeda.

An attannnt woe nada nv tho ot,ornor., =, 49,.
- - ,na go, - :. ~, ,Ho a.'oinoJs III INC
case ~ Aeep eeeioe the liial anu granting OIL
divorce, win closed doors, by Judge Gibson,
yesterday forenoon, TO Mrs. DIR. Washington M.
RIVER wife OF the canitalist. on the groun6 ~ nIs
desertion. There were two a,rornsvs ON 49,. n,
- A., D.. -, -, N'' oA e'1H
oo,+ -, 80, ~ nc, SUI "n a'torhey' were
pieeenS ~ .o1i anu teet'heo' anu the clerk, at
'no iequoet Vi tno ".toine5s, WAS oruerea 10 seal
up Inc papers, even 10 tile decree, nor could the
ground Of the divorce be obtained from the clerk,
but murder will out The case win ba remano
herad az one which wao tried Hr 80 Wa1'.
-; Co.. Eror.ison - -, ~ lug "ai,aoo
III oan ri"n0ioco lor month anu resulted
In refusal 10 grant divorce to either, as the
charges made by each against the other were not
sufficiently proven. Mrs. RIVER has been living
on Alice street in Oakland and the dootor,s
asidaroo no. aIso 49, 49,, Nv c snI ."S uo''oi
ie'4ueN'0 N"' "''o Oe'n pun do oaAianu'
OPENED TO THE PUBLIC,
The Young Mems Christian As.ocia,,or,s ne,v
briding was opaned to the nuh,Io ,,as'aos "o
.i -, , poe 'e't0iuay. -
Ie0SP''on anu sonoi"i iHspectIou was heio from
Z TO 8 O'Clock In The evening. From to 8 O'clock
letters were read from Governor Waterman,
Senator STANFORD ana others, ID. Edward Collins
presiding. Remarks were made by s. NJ. Sanford
tory Mccoy ~ San tranctsoo ,nd o,nasn -.
II O'clock in The svenns a Wa dna,ad i
III eoen'Inn IA o SSenns was uefoleu 10
social Ts os,pp ~ p sha Ieires,nents'
IN i've NV Sounc;I the no, as ecv y.
sponod he easIern bo,da az IN VI sewer
~ ,a,ition If re.,dou;s oa ~ -aHe ehht On
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Et,h I1fantry Rs,f,,au, 10 ~ COMPANY 2,
70 Forest Grove Sanfa i'm Monnt uu us piCnIc
~ oio'' oio'0' San'" OiuA i'iouneains' yestor-
u@ TTha r.ir,,u for ,na loo, .,or,, ,r,.
inch In Oakiand maEing AZ 10 ,nshas f or ~, gu
season Az, INV
THE Hoosrrps, ,rrr,Nc
A, tho ,,.a,ina ~ ,ha 1n,I.r 60.
80 Sro raiiais y. TUG anuiau" ptale AsSocia
ti1n VI ido.nla iast eseniue, ce-freSieent
tap ,ha b,.Hs aatg .e nn arraneements
i0f tne pasket meeting at oak Grove, on the
California NaVada noe Gafu
gay, May run, were perfected. Inc Correspond
NE oeesetatS was 70 invite 10 the same
1anG .I, anu i9,noI Iesiuents OF Inulana
from ohasta 10 Dan Dlego ana from the Slerras
10 me sea.
y. Il. Coie yesteLoay drought sun against MIS-.
t naiy auos 10 iecoYeI SaEo, aiieeeo 10 Dc que
LOT Tue care anu kteplh8 OF Gcfalu AineS,
MINOR cnlid Oh oelehuaht In accordance with her
agreement. $50
Inere was no trouble IN oakland yesterday
over the Inauguration OF the elght-hour labor
Jay ana none IS aniielpated.
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Brewery workmen.

All the brewery proprietors in the city
and vicinity yesterday reduced their work
mems hours of labor to nine per day and
granted them an increase of 81 per week in
wages. The result was a jubilee at brew
ers' headquarters last night
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DEMOCRATIC GoUKMEPs.

The Maintains Wtll Eat an Elaborate
Lunch Every Day.
The Manhattan Club, patronized by Of
fce-holding and office-seeking Democrats,
will have lunch served. them each day at
the Louvre on Stockton street, recently pur-
chased by Boss Buckley. 1t is reported
that the assembled experts in the science
Of government went through the following
menu yesterday and never winced
SOUPS.
Rice Tomato Boulllon.
FISH.
Boiled Salmon, Fried Smells.
ENTREES.
Chicken, Mushroom, Veal. Spinach, Kidney
MADEIRA
VEGETABLES.
Asparagus New Tomatoes.
RoASTS.
Beef, Lamb.
ENTREMETS,
0meIette, Kirsch.
FRUITS.
Straw berries.
CHEESE.
Swiss, Cream
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Use SoZoDONT when you have eaten;
Use SoZoDoNT your breath to sweeten:
Use SoZoDoNT to aid digestion;
Use SoZoDoNT and ask no question.
Preserve your nolars and you wont
Regret the use OF SOZODONT,
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The Sumner Club.

At meeting of the Sumner Republican
Club, held recently at 125 Fifth street.
James Anderson was chosen President. r.
J: Swordstream, Treasurer, and James F.
Harbourne, Recording Secretary. Another
meeting will be held next Monday might.
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The affair was most successful and har-
monious, there being but one slight jar, oc-
casioned by prominent statesman accusing
leading precinct orator of having put in
suffer" for the EN- tremets," and de-
handing recount.
The complaining statesman was given an
additional "entree," and harmony was
once more restored, to the great relief of
all present, who had feared the little affair
might have blighting effect upon the pros
spects of the party in the coming election.
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LABOR'S
CLOUDED
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Many Contracting Builders Will
Oppose the Eight-Hour
Movement.
THE CARPENTERS WILL STRIKE.

Politics Given as the Reason Why
Some Employers Reduced Hours.
The Picnic at Shell Mound-The
Brewery Workmen, Plumbers
and Gas-Fitters and Some Paint
ers Victorious-Labor Meetings.
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THE rAvERs MOVE SLOWLY.

AS Yet They Have Taken No Definite
Stand in the Matter.
The PAYERS. about 100 in number, are
still considering the matter Of demanding
eight hours as days work as a union, and