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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
LABOR COUNCIL.
A City Front Federation of
Unions Organized.
The Iron Trades Conference Revived Sailors
Oppose British ship-0wner-Type-
Founders Unite

The long discussed scheme of organizing
the laborers and mechanics employed on
the waterfront and shipping into one body
for the mutual assistance and protection OF
the members, was consummated yesterday.
meeting was held in Steamship Sailors
Hall, on Mission street. at which represen-
tatives of the Coas. Seamen's, Steamship
Sailors, Longshore Lumbermen'S Steve
dores' Protective, Steamship Stevedores',
Engineer Stevedores', Rig gers and Steve
dores' and Wbarf-builderS' unions were
present.
George Decker of the Longshore Lumber
mems Union called the meeting to order.
He stated that the representatives Of the
unions present had been called together for
the purpose Of forming federation TO deal
with all matters in which the unions repre-
sented were interested.
NO QUARREL WITH CAPITAL.
Among other things it was proposed to
draw up a schedule of wages which would
lie supported by the combined organiza-
tons. No conflict with capital was pro-
posed or intended, but it was proposed and
designed to form and maintain solid front
against rapaciouS employers and members
Of that class of wUrkingmen who are ever
willing TO bring misfortune upon hundreds
in order that they may obtain employment.
Decker was elected temporary President
and w. Jortall of the Steamship Sailors
Union temporary Secretary.
A constitution was adopted binding the
affiliated unions to assist each other in all
things. Each union represented will pay
ST. per month for every representative sent
to the federation, and each will decide for
itself low many delegates it will support.
PROFESSIONALS NOT WANTED.
Professional workinCmen will not be ad-
mitted rs representatives and discussions of
political questions or candidates will not be
permitted.
The organization will be known as the
City Front Labor Council. At its next meet
ing representatives will be received from the
Marine Firemen's, Rogers Protective,
Calkers' and Ship Carpenters unions.
The council will meet every Sunday at
Steams hip Sailors Hall and will seek Rlli-
ances with seamen's unions and declarations
tiruupnOut the world
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
SAILORS UNION.

Owners of British Ship Reducing
Wages on the Coast.
The union which is to be formed by the
conso lidation of the Steamship Sailors and
Coast Seamen's unions will be called the
Sailors Union of the Pacific.
The steamship sailors are agtated over
the course pursued by the owners of the
steamship West India. The vessel is
owned in England and has been sent 10 the
Coast to carry freight and passengers be-
tween this city and British Columbian ports.
The crew of the vessel was shipped in En-
gland for three years at ga per month-less
than one-half the wages paid by Goodall,
Perkins 81 Co., with whose vessels the
West India is competing. BY paying low
wages the owners of the vessels are enabled
10 charge lower rates for passengers and
freight, and If the West India succeeds they
will send out more ships to compete with
Goodall, Perkins & Co. S lines, and gen.
eral reduction Of wages Will result.
The union hopes to induce the West
midas crew TO leave her by obtaining for
them more lucrative positions.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
BATS AND sTUMPs.
Robertson's Play Wins the Game for the
Californias,

Robertson's Play Wins the Game for the
CALIFORNIA;.
The California Cricket Club gained an
easy victory over the Burnabys at KliDkner-
vile yesterday, and their victory was mainly
due to one man, Robertson, who took six
wickets and put together the fine score of
3d. Robertson received valuable assistance
from Sloman, who batted in good form for
10, and by Gadesden, who repeated his
bowling success OF a week ago, and took
four wickets, all Of them clean bowled.
The BuTnabys went first to the bat and
lost two of their best batSmen, Holt and
Reynolds. in quick succession. Booth and
Orbeil put a better complexion on the
game, but good one of GadesdeE's got rid
of Booth with the total mt 10. 0rbell
stayed some time longer and played good
cricket for Is. No one else did anything to
speak of, and the whole SIDE were out for
the small total of 80.
The CALIFORNIA; also made a bad start
the two heroes OF last Sundays match, Web
ster and Sheppard, being out with total
at &. Sloman then joined Robertson, who
had started the innings and the pair
quickly nut the result of the match out of
doubt The hitting was of the liveliest
description and 80 runs we're made in less
than half an hour. A bad misunderstanding
between the batsmen finally led to Sloman's
being run out, with the score at S. and
though Robertson staid and hit hard and
well, the other batsmen did not swell the
total considerably. The venture realized
105 runs-5j to the good.
The Burnabys did rather better in their
second attempt, and might have made a
larger score if Reynolds had not sent the
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A SINGULAR MANIA.


Searching the Congressional Library for
Blue Blood Ancestors.
With sigh he closed the book over which
he had been porting for several hours, and
with considerable dignity, dashed with dis
appointment. handed it to one of the at
tendants. 1t was near the time when the
Congressional library in Washington closes,
and his days task was ended He probably
returned the next day or some other ON a
similar mission and took his place He was
well dressed-that Is, extensively. He
carried pair Of tan gloves, with his cane
in his left hand. which was encountered also
with shiny tile.
His countenanee lacked the patrician
cast and the pallor of his cheeks might
have come from studiousness or from
cigarette smoking, says the Washington
Star. The brown stains on the middle
fingers of his left hand were large, and a
diamond ring on his middle finger was
rather too conspicuous. AS he passed ont,
an habitue winked at the reporter and
remarked:
'He IL looking for an ancestor"
'For what?"
"For an ancestor, and he has not found
him. Did you not observe the diSappOlnt-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
A CURIOUS DISCOVERY.
A Monster Fortified Snake, 20 Feet Long
Found by Workmen.

A Monster Fortified Snake, 20 Feet Long,
Found by WOrkmen.
Yesterday while workmen were digging
near the hillside above town, they struck at
depth of twenty-five feet peculiar-look-
ing body that had been uDeaTthed by the
blasting of the rock. 1t at first resembed a
vein of dark clay, or shale, but on close ex-
animation it was found that it was covered
with scales. The interest of the workmen
was aroused, and by careful digging they
finally unearthed stone body, twenty-eight
feet long and taperDg at both ends, says a
McKeespOrt Pa.) special to the Pittsburg
Dispatch a close examination showed it
was that of an enormous reptile that had
become petrifed. The tail end was first
found, and twenty-five feet of it have been
taken out, but the head is yet imbedded in
the rock. The fossil rested in assure in
the solid rock, and about it were also dis
covered dead leaves. The remains have
been seen by number of responsible peo-
pie, who will take care of them for further
examination.
This find recalls the famous McKeesport
snake that had been seen in this vicinity
many years ago, and which was described
by those who had seen 1T as being over
twenty-five feet long. The snake was last
seen about twenty-five years ago, and there
are people still living here who say they
have seen it. There is no doubt the body
found here yesterday was that of an enOr-
nous snake, and it is thought to have been
the one which created such fears years ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
ALPINE ATHLETES.
Several Interesting Events at the OIym
mic CIub Grounds

Several Interesting Events at the OIym-
pic Club Grounds.
4 most successful and enjoyable meeting
was held at the Olympic Cub Grounds yes
terday by the Alpine Amateur Athletic
Club. The use of the grounds was kindly
rendered for the occasion by the Olympic
Club management.
The principal events were two handicap
dashes-one of $50 yards and the other a
mile race. II. c. Cassidy outfooted his rivals
in the $50 yard. Time, 10 seconds, start 10
yards; Sol Choynski, 10 40 seconds, start
II yards.
For tile mile race Sol Choynski succeeded
in coming in first. Time, minutes, . sec
onds. a. NJ. Choynski, second. Time, 3
minutes, seconds.
Mark Lang of the Alpine Club acted as
Handicapped aud met with his usual sue
cess. The timers wsre Messrs. L. Scott,
A. NJ. King and p. NJ. Gatfney. The tro-
phies were two medals for each event, one
gold and the other silver.
The Alpine Club in conjunction with the
Acme Club of Alameda, will shortly hold a
cross-country run, the time for which will
be published in the daily pa pers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
BALL AND ALLEY.
Some Lively Rubbers in the Courts South

Some Lively Rubbers in the Courts Soutt
of Market Street.
Yesterday was peculiarly propitious to the
sporting element, especially TO the lovers Of
hand-ball, who took advantage Of the
warmth and clear, pure atmosphere to put
in day Of contests. The TubbeTs at the
Union Hand-ball Club began early in the
morning, and only ceased when darkness
made further playing impossible.
The first rubber of the morning was be-
tween Mike Dillon and Joe Walsh and
their opponents, John Dillon and P. NJ ks
sane There were several hard puts, es-
pecially by KisSane. who often sent the ball
to the back wall. Kissane and Dillon won
the first and third games. Next Sunday the
same PLAYERS will contest for $50 purse in
a best three out of five rubber, each game TO
consist of twenty-one aces.
Ferral and Cook were pitted against
Kenny, Darcy and LeaTy, the latter being a
handicap. Notwithstanding the handicap
Ferral and Cook won two straight games by
- to and 10 20 Is. Kenny, one Of the de-
feated players, is the amateur champion,
but he owes his defeat to recent attack of
pneumonia, and not to lack of skill. Darcy
aud Cook played single-handed game for
a consideration. 1t resulted III Darcy seOr-
ing three aces to Cooks none.
The first game of the afternoon was a
fOuT-landed rubber between W. A2lOy ana
John McDermott ana Ed Maloney and Al
Pennoyer. II resulted in the latter team
winning the second and third games, but
not without considerable bantering, which
gave rise to a siX-handed rubber between
James o Donnell, Daniel Kelley and James
Dillon on one side against Al Pennoyer,
John McDermott and Ed Maloney On the
other. The Pennoyer- McDermott- MaOney
team won the first and third games and the
rubber.
A four handed between Pennoyer and
Maloney and Dillon and Kelley followed
and resulted in favor of the latter.
The Union Club has been busy all week
preparing shower and tub baths and lockers
fer the players. Within week this Will be
completed and the resort be as thoroughly
equipped as any private club in the city.
This is all done for the love OF the game,
there being no salaries paid to players OF
manager and 30 one realizing materially
from the accommodations furnished.
The San Francisco Hand-Dall club had
several interesting matches yesterday in its
court. Tom O'Dowd and joe Miller played
Jean Vogelsang and John Slattery three
games, which they lost by the following
score: Is to y, q TO II and II to q.
Edward MalOney and John O'COnnor won
two straight games from Dan O'DOnahue
and J. Collins, Joseph and John Lynch did
the same for John SlatterY and Jean Vogel-
sang by the score - to and Is to
Tie principal game Of the afternoon was
between Thomas RYAN and James Harlow
and William Hyde and Patrick Kelley. The
latter won the first game by 10 TO ana the
second, dead set, by q to Ii.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
IRON TRADES.


The Defunct Conference Is to BE Resus-
citated.
An attempt will be made during the pres
ent week to resusctate the Iron Trades
Conference, which has not met since the
beginning of the molders' strike. The con-
ference was composed of representatives of
the unions engaged in manufacturing iron.
1t was organized for the purpose OF inducing
or compelling residents OF California to pat
rOUize California ioundrieS and machine
makers.
They had the support Of the manufact-
urer'S of the city, but weakened when the
question of calling NJ. Ii. de Young to ac-
count Tor purchasing iron in the East was
raised and the manufacturers lost faith in
them. Then the strike of the mOlders was
inaugurated and the relations between the
mechanics and the manufacturers became
strained.
The principals in the movement to resus-
citate the conference state that tons OF man
ufactured iron which should be produced
in this city are being imported daily from
the East, and they Will do all in their power
to restore the ola state of affairs by using
their combined power and influence to in
duce purchasers OF iron to patronize home
industry,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
REAL ESTATE:
FOR SALE BY
w. }. QUINN.
40 Montgomery Street.

4 selected list of some choice Richmon
Lots tn are offered very cheap. The lots
are graded aad the streets graded and
macadamized, and the Point Lobos ave.
sewer assessment is paid thereon. They are
elevated aud well located and with nice surround
fngs, welbuilt residences, lovely marine view, and
only fare by the Geary-st. road the Jackson
st. road. Station close by. Get off at Point Lobos
and 7th ayes. Post st. will be opened into Clement,
and the Sutter-st. cable will be extended along
Clement.
Go and examine these lots All ready for building.
The Geary-st. cable Will also be extended as
Point Lobos ave. is severed. Remember, only one
fare and quick communication to reach these lots.
They are really the loweSt-prlccd lots that Of
fered for sale in San Francisco and the choicest
in Richmond.
Two lots on 10th ave. w. side 100 feet S. from
Clement St. only 1885 each; extremely cheap; size,
25xl0O; these are two lovely lots. and command
est parts in Richmond; 1870 for both bank viii
lend $1,000.
Two lots on 18th ave-, W. side, IT'S feet S.
Clement ST.; 25xl20: 1915 each; these very
hne aud extremely cheap the lots 100 feet n. OF
these sold for $3.50 each last month.
One lot left on 10th ave, w. side, 225 feet n.
from Point Io5os ave; 25x120; 1915.
Eleventh ave, w. side, 225 feet n. from Point
Lobos ave-; lot 50xl20. with deep we'll, all double
boarded. originally made to supply the block with
water. cost $3.50; street graded nacadRmized:
sewer assessment on Point Lobos ave- paid; fine
garden loan on this lot, and trces $2O55; ex-
tremely Iow-preed lot.
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A $4,000 NECKTIE.
How a Traveller Used That Necessar.
Article as n Bank

How Traveller Used That Necessary
Article Bank.
His neektie was worth $4,000 A plain,
black, ordinaIy-looking. everyday four-in-
hand, but worth 100000. He was traveller
who had just come in on the Santa Fe route
direct from Arizona, and he removed his
coat and vest preparatory to cleaning his
cinder-speckled face in the lavatory of a
prominent Michigan-avenue hotel, says the
Chicago News.
With the carelessness of a Western man
he flung his coat and vest on a contiguous
chair, but his necktie, his fonr-in-hand, he
carefully rolled up in small compass and
thrust deep in his trousers pocket
This unusual exhibition Of caution excited
the curiosity of friend, and the natural in-
quiry, "Wherefore?" developed most in
geni0us device.
THAT necktie is worth just $4,000, plus
the cost price OF the article itself. Sabe?'
The SMILE of incredibly brought the valu-
able piece of black silk to view again. With
his penknife the traveller opened the seam,
aud, unfolding the ripped portions. dazzled
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20
How a Miscellaneous Youngster Created
Panic in a Family.

How Mischievous Youngster Created n
Panic in a Family.
One of the best known of our artists had
when he was little boy, blowgun or
tube in the use of which he was fatally pro-
ficient He lived at the time in little
country town and the house of his next
door neighbor was pretty close to his home.
One autumn day, being armed with his tube,
he happened to spy big pan of pumpkin
filling" all ready to be put into pies stand
ing in the neighbours pantry window. The
window was open, and the boy knew
where to find big box of cathartic pills.
These he obtained and blew through the
tube one after another with unerring
aim into the pan, where they promptly
dissolved. The pies were made
and baked, and almost Immediately there
after the entire family pariaklng of them
were thrown into tine widest sort of a
panic. The doctor came at gallop, emet-
les were administered and there was talk
of having a pumpkin sample analysed to de-
tect the mysterious poison when the thor
oughly frightened boy made q confession.
The alarm subsidized. the analysis project was
given up and the boy was made to expert
ence q sudden distate for blow-pipe prac-
tice.
OF course 1t would not be fair to say who
the artist is whose youth was thus distin-
gui5hed, but have heard Hamilton Gibson,
the auth0r-illustrat0r, tell the story with,
keen relish.-BroOklyn Times.
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Another New Church.

recently purchased a lot on Eleventh street,
near Market, and after the plans and speci-
fications now under inspection have been
approved and contract let the new church
will be built. J. III. Dickinson, the senior
Warden and Treasurer, is now receiving
subscriptions for The Building Fund. The
new church will be built within tie next
seven months
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20

In a freeze-0Ut match with singles Ford,
Johns, Cate, Allen, Lake Parks, Bruins aud
Roy entered. Fora missed on his second
bird. Johns also missed on the third and
Cate broke five straight, missing the sixth
and dropping out. Allen killed five, Lake
three and Roy four. Bruins missed his first
bird and withdrew. leaving Parks with six
straight breaks and the stakes.
The Lincoln Club viii give match, open
20 ali. on Sunday, May 10Th, at the Alameda
grounds, the special features of the day
being free-fOr-ail tTeeze-out contests, which
promise to be very interesting.
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weaker batsmen in first. The result of
this policy was that Reyn olds himself. who
out" at the end, when he was well set and
gave every indication of making large
score. Booth again compiled II in careful
style, and Sewell made a good stand with
Reynolds for the last wicket. Game was
decided on the first innings.
The full score was as follows:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20

A runaway horse and wagon in Victorias
B. c., tore down six ancien. awnings last
Wednesday. Some of them had been stand
ing for thirty years and were menace to
every one who walked under them. The
Col0nist suggests that the horse be decorated
with a silver medal and be placed ON the
retired list with full pension for removing
such dangerous distractions.
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"a. ]. SIMMONS. AUCTIDNEsR.
WIFI SELL TOMORROW,


AT IL O'Clock A. NJ. at the residence,
7O5 Ellis St., near Larkin,
All the Nearly New and Weil-kept Parlor,
Bel and Dining Room Furniture, Body
Brussels Carpets, ETC.,
..COMPRISING.
One Elegant Walnut Frame Parlor Set IN silk cut
plush OF odd col0rs; Eastern walnut and oak Cen
Ter and Bay-wndow Tables; Fancy Parlor Chains
and Rockers: Fine OIL Paintings and COlored En-
cravings; Real Lace Curtains; Body Brussels Car.
pets and Rugs; Handsome Eastern Bedroom Sets
with chifoniers TO match: Clipper Spring ana Hair
Mattresses; Down Feather Pillows; Mission
Blankets Sheets and other bedding; Eastern Wal
nut Sideboards, Pedestal Extension Table and
Chairs: "Our Choice" Range with porcelain nix
lures Linoieum, Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware
NJ. J. SIMMONS Auctioneer.
n. B.-The above goods have been in use only two
months and will positively be sold without any re
serve, apo 2t
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-20

Walter 5. Cox was arrested early yester-
day morning on Second and Tehama streets
for relieving William Callaghan Of his
pocket-money and keys while in saloon.
de will have to answer to Il charge Of grand
larceny.
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SUNDAY PASTIMES.
The Lincoln Gun Clubs Initial
Medal Shoot.
Interesting Sport at the Alameda Cricket
Ground - Close Games in the Ball
Alleys-Alpine sprinters

The initial medal shoot of the Lincoln
sun Club of San Francisco for the season
of 81 was held yesterday afternoon at Ala
media Point The members turned out in
full force. as the day was a particularly IA
Torable one for pigeon-shOoting. The traps
we're in firSt-clasS condition and the sport
was heartily enjoyed by all present.
Blue rock pigeons were used, twenty-one
single birds from three traps, with sixteen
yards rise for 12-gauge guns, and rise -of
eighteen yards for those Of 1o-gauge, the
match being conducted under the rules Of
the American Shooting Association.
The frst-class men opened the contest
with the following result:
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Tuesday. .......................April I'll. 1891
At IL O'Clock A. NJ. on the premises.
Northwest Corner Kearny and Jackson S5s.,
Under instructions from owners,
TWILL OFFER FOR SALE AS AN ENTIRETY,
The Entire Furniture, Bar Fixtures and
Effects of the Well and Favorabiy
Known
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HoTEE RHEIN.

Contai ming so Well furnished Rooms.
with Extensive Bar Fixtures, Nearly
New Wagonette, Fine Young Horse,
and priviI. ge of lease ofsai premises.
The above Hotel has been established for the past
rs years. has always enjoyed lucrative and paying
patronage. has recently been completely renovated
much Of the furniture renewed: bar furnished with
elegant and costly appointments, permitting the
incoming occupant to enter upon thoroughly fur
nished and weEappointed establishment now do
ing paying business and capable OF material en-
largement in the hands OF competent management.
Parties Interested in the announcement are IN
vited to visit the premises, where fun p3rticulri
regarding income of said hotel will be cheerfuily
furnished T20 2tl GEO f. LAMSON. Auctoneer
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Riverside and Perris capitalists have pur-
chased 1900 acres Of land lying adjacent to
Perris, which they will cut up and improve
aud place on the market.
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AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE
1EGANT TURNITURE AND CARPETS.
M. j. SIMMONS. AUcr1oNEER,

NJ. J.. SIMMONS. AUCTIONEER
WILL SELL THIS DAY.
Monday, April 20, 1891, at IL A. NJ, at
1857 Market St, near Seventh, all of the
following Eleg mt Parlor, BED and Dining
Room Furniture: 1 EIPgant ia octave
Rosewood Upri hit Piano. cost $3.50; 4
Large Gold Gilt and Walnut Frame French PInte
Mantel Mirrors; > Handsome Parlor Sets In satin,
brocatelle and other fue covers; % Marbe-top and
Inlaid Center-tableS: Eastern walnut and Antique
OAK Bedroom Sets, with French Mirrors; q Walnut
and Imitation Bedsteads, bureaus and Wash-standS;
% Nearly New BOdy Brussels and Tapestry Carpets:
IS Eastern Walnut ana oak WardrObes, bookcases,
Chiffoniers, Sideboards, Pedestal Extension Tables
and HaII-stands: BOOKCASE and Cabinet Folding
beds, Spring and white Hair Mattresses; Fine
Ranges and large line of other fine household
goods 1apl9 2tI NJ. J. SIMMONS, Auctioneer.