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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

! ton and not wishing to be left in their old
age without fund to fall back upon they
are stirring around to see what can be
done about it.
At session last Friday night OF the
Schoolteaehers' Annuity and Retirement
Society the situation was discussed in de-
tail and resulted in the appointment of a
special committee, composed of Miss Agnes
NJ. Manning (chairman), AFRO L. Mann,
Mrs. Aurelia Griffith, Miss Jessie Smith
and Miss Frances Hodgkinson. whose duty
it will be TO confer with the Board of Edu-
cation. Section 102 of the rules says:
No teacher shall receive any compensation
twentieth of the monthly salary shall be made
for each days absence and one-sixtn of days
salary for each hours absence, except the alb
sence be in accordance with the section which
permits teachers to visit other schools.
The money thus deducted for absences
in consequence of sickness and retained by
the City averages 5000 a year, and the
Board OF Education will be petitioned to
amend its rules and to direct that this sum
be paid into the annuity fund. The idea is
looked upon favorably by Director Thomas
X. Knox, chairman OF the rules commit
tee, and unless there be an illegality at
tending 1t will in all prob ability soon be
put into operation.
1.-THE law creating our annuity and re-
tirement fund.-" said A. l.. Mann, the
presto ent OF the society, Us sadly defec-
tive in several essentials and in need OF
amendments. The annuities are too high
for the income, and it is imperative for us
to take immediate steps to increase our
revenue. Fully half of our teachers are so
dissatisfied with the provisions of the act
that they have declined to contribute the
l per cent monthly tax, and then, too,
there was an unwarranted feeling among
them that the Board of Education under
the law would have the power to retire
teachers at the expiration of the stated
time against their will and to place them
on the annuity list. l never held this
opinion, and it was finally upset by City
and County Attorney Creswell.
What we are asking now of the Board
of Education is to turn into the annuity
fund the money deducted from the
teachers salaries for absences. 1t is moth
ing more than what is done in New York
There the teachers annuity society also
gets the benefit of the dog tax. etc. and is
in q very satisfactory condition. With us,
you see, when teacher who is receiving a
salary of $50 month is sick and absent
for day 81 is deducted. OF this sum 50
goes to pay the substitute teacher, and we
merely desire that the difference OF 81 be
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placed to the credit of the annuity fund,
instead of being retained as at present by
the City.
We shall introduce some amendments
at the next session of the Legislature en-
towering the City Treasurer to invest our
surplus capital so that it can draw inter-
est, and making the payment of the per
cent salary tax compulsory upon all teach
ers who may in future enter the depart
ment. Such is now the practice in the
States of Illinois and Ohio, and I can con.
ceive OF no good reason why it should not
be so In California. Then with the fur
ther income which we may reasonably
hope to derive from the diversion to Us of
some special license taxes, like that of the
dog license in New York, and the money
we may realize from donations, legacies
and entertainments, we shall be able soon
to put our annuity fund upon solid and
permanent basis. -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
FOR MARS MURDER.
Trial OF the Accused Members of tn
Lashers' Union.

Trial OF the Accused Members of the
Lashers' Union.
The trial of the eight members OF the
Lathers' Union commenced before Judge
Belcher yesterday. The defendants in the
case are John Holmes, William Starr,
Daniel Dunno, ]. D. McRea, Neal Collins,
William Bowling, E. G. Waltz and Walter
Mccoy.
The charge against the men is murder
for the killing of G. A. Mars during the re-
cent strike among some of the building
trades. Mars was a non-union man, and
number Of the strikers went to where he
and his sons were working and tried to
persuade them to quit. A fight ensued,
and Mars received injuries which caused
his death.
His son, G. A. Mars, Was the only wit
ness examined yesterday. He told the
story of the row, and he said that after his
father was hit he mentioned the names of
Dunno and Holmes as being two of the
crowd who struck him. The witness iden-
tilted all the defendants as being MEM
bers OF the crowd which assaulted his
father.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
WILL FIGHT DELAY.
Mission Property Owners Will Endeavor
to Force the Noe Suit to an
Early Issue.

Mission property-owners are becoming
exasperated at the long delay that threat
ems to ensue before the Noe litigation
comes to an issue. The present feeling of
doubt and uncertainty that hangs over the
land titles in the San Miguel Rancho
Tract has practically put stop to build
ing and improving in that neighborhood.
The property-owners, confident of the
validity of their titles, are bitterly op-
posed to delay, for as long as the present
Uncertainty lasts, so long will there be no
new buyers and no improvements on the
land in dispute. A prominent property
owner and old-time resident of the Mis-
sion, when seen by CALL reporter yes
terday, said:
This whole piece OF business is the
work of certain schemers and manipulators
who wish to give the Mission black eye.
These Noe heirs have no more hope of ac-
curing an interest in the rancho than
they have of flying. The only parties who
are making money directly out of the
scheme are the corporations which are in
surfing the titles to the land ffected. The
primary object of the suit is to put stop
to improvement ct the Mission and turn
home-Seekers and builders toward the
Richmond district and other localities.
Some of the Richmond people who are
at the bottom of this matter hope by tying
up Mission titles in tedious litigation to
stop progress in the Mission for four or
five years until the Richmond people can
get out of the woods, get their cemeteries
removed and their sandhills leveled.
"a long tedious lawsuit would accom-
plish and is accomplishing such an end.
Building is dead in the Mission. One con-
tractor that l know of who used to build
cottages to sell in Noe Valley has left that
nelghborhood and is now putting up a
number of new houses over near the Po-
trero hills. People will not buy while
things remain as they are now. Intending
purchasers are easily frightened out of
buying lawsuit Something must be
done Immediately to force the suit TO an
issue or progress in the Mission, which is
naturally the most desirable residence
property on the peninsula, will be checked
during an indefinite period OF litigation. I"
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lessor w. w. Anderson. Among the dances
were the beautiful menuet de la cour and q
Walker.
The pupils of the Children's Culture Club
and Cosmos Elocution Club, under the au-
spices OF the Lockwood Art Studio exhibition,
literary programme interspersed by fancy
dancing and musical selections, to be followed
by social dance. on Friday evening, May %,
at un1on-square Hall, 42l Post street.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Wadman have taken q
cottage in Sausalito for the summer.
The employees of Sanborn, Vail & Co. will
Rafael Park on Saturday, May so. These out
ings are usually attended by the employees,
their families and friends. and are always q
very enjoyable affair.
The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie
l, COOK, daughter of Mrs. Lizzie A Cook, to
Mr.. Henry Levy.
monthly party at Union-square Hall on Tues
day evening May &c. These parties are
strictly invitational.
The Gel Dorados," social Organization, will
Thursday. May g.
The Golden Gate Drill Corps will give a pri-
yate masquerade at Native Sons Hall, Satur-
The Golden Gates " twenty-first party takes
June IL.
Miss Florence Hastings of Chico is visiting
her sister, Mrs. George w. Kuss, at 1lO9 Scott
street.
MISS Grace Sabin, accompanied by John l.
Sabln and Miss Pearl Sabiu of this City, and
MISS Alice Cowen of Stanford University, will
leave here Tor Europe on July 4. They Will be
joined IN the East by two friends of the Sabins
ana the party will sail from New York on July
10. len days will be spent in London, ten
Gays In Paris, and few days in Stockholm
but over three weeks will be devoted to Ger
many, the plan being to travel in that country
on bicycles.
Miss Cowen will remain in Berlin, where
she proposes to spend four years perfecting
her mus1ca! education and giving special at
tention to the piano. 1t is possible, too, that
MISS Sabin may remain for some time in Lon
mi cio - ~-N'NNNO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
NEW INSPECTION LAW.
Hulls and Boilers OF Boring Sea Vessels
to Be Inspected.


to Be Inspected.
Supervising Inspector Birmingham OF
the Hulls and Boiler Department is in re-
ceipt OF communication from Washing
ton requesting his opinion on what is
known as the Frye bill. This measure
was introduced IN the Senate by Senator
Frye in February last, and after two read
ings was referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
The proposed bill inaugurates several
changes, the most important of which is
the inspection of vessels in Boring Sea by
duly delegated officers OF the revenue cut
ter service. 1t also authorizes mate and
master of coast sailing vessels to make in
spections, and licenses second and third
mates to perform similar duties under GER
tain conditions. Ali naphtha launches of
fifteen tons or over are added to the list of
vessels subject to inspection.
Supervising Inspector Birmingham gives
the bill his unqualified Endorsement, and
it will doubtless become a law before Con-
gress adjourns.
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Hayward Charges Frand.

Alvinza Hayward has answered the suit of
B. G. Lathrop to recover 1907 900, and in re-
ply to the charges of fraud against him he has
charged fraud himself
He says he bought the 1000 shares of the
Dry Creek Tunnel and Fluming Company
while he was sick and unable TO fnyestieate
for himself, and that he did so wholly upon
the representations of Lathrop. He says he
paid $272,0 for the shares, and they are
only worth $50, 600. He wants Judgment rem.
dered in his favor in the suit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
Stole Two Mirrors.

The residence of c. W. Randle, 315 Ellis
street, was entered by burglars on the night of
May and two large mirrors about ten feet
high were stolen. The mirrors had to be cut
in two before the burglars could get them
Detective Harper and Policeman Colan were
detailed on the case and they found that the
mirrors had been sold to a junk-dealer on Mis-
sion street by F. c. Conroy, a companion of
Con Sweeney. Conroy was arrested and
charged with burglary.
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the Senators to do all in their power to de-
feat the Loud bill excluding trades union
Journals and similar literature from the
list of second-class mail matter. Senator
Perkins does not think that this bill will
be reached by the present Congress-.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
WASH FABRICS.
SHIFTING or WAIST

&C SHIFTING OR WAIST
PRINTS. ....................... 394c
SIC APRON GINGHAMS. $50. 5,
zoe. FANCY AND SHEPHERD
CHECK SATEENS A.......... To-
15c DRESDEN OTTOMAN SUIT
INGS. .......... *,
121lc CRINKLED SEERSUCK-
ERS 81
121lc HIGH GRADE DUCK
SUITINGS ................ SO
PFC WRAPPER FLANNEL
ETTES. Observation-Disclosures. .62S
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CORSETS.

75c VENTILATED SUMMER
CORSETS
75c SATEEN CORsETS, FIVE
HOOKS.
81 90 G. B. FRENCH BLACK
CORSETS
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special session Ordered.

Judge McKenna signed an order yesterday
calling for special session of the Circuit
Court to take up the unfinished business of
the March term. 1t is expected that Judge
courts running until the regular July term
begins.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Gas Consumers Association (the old
$40 Post street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
It's to Your ADVANTAGE
SUMMER GARMENTS.

80 so DUCK SUITS, at. 81 so Each
IS so DUCK SUITS, at. 50 90 Each
* 90 DUCK SUITS, at. :. :. SO so Each
The above three lines include Elton,
Blazer and Box Coat Jackets, and full.
fiarins skirts-solid, plain colors and
fancy patterns.
FULL LINES OF THE NEW Gin
EN- CRASH" and "GRASS CLOTH'
SUITS in the new BLAZER Eff
FECTS.
500 STANLEY SHIRT WAISTS SOC
81 25 FANCY SHIRT WAISTS. 75c
$150FIG URED SATEEN WRAP
PIERS. Experimentation. 75c
No need of being uncomfortable
during the hot spell with prices like
these.
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LINENS.

ALL LINEN BLEACHED
CRASH, per yard ...... Sc
ALL-LINEN GLASS TOWEL
BE ELF, ST G 6oqToN TOWELS. Sc 85zc
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-07
IMMIGRANTS WANTED.
DomLnicans and Haitians, However, Do Not
Make Special Efforts to Attract Them.
Especial Correspondence

Make Special Efforts TO Attract Them.
Especial Correspondence
SANTo DOMINGO, Feb. 17.-There is,
naturally enough, OH the island OF SantC
Domingo and Haiti an intense interest
in the struggle for independence now IN
progress on the sister island which lies
so near, and so far as the Dominicans
are concerned the sympathy Of the peo-
pie is almost entirely on the side Of the
insurgents In Haiti it is said TO be very
different, as the ruling class under that
government are by no means favorable
TO anything that looks toward the spread
of revolutionary ideas. Here. however,
there is a hearty good will manifested
toward the patriots, which not only
shows itself IN the hospitable treatment
of a great many Cubans who have been
forced to fee from home, but IN other
ways as we'll. Liberal contributions of
money have been made TO the cause by
some Of the weather. citizens here, and
even the poorer people have literally
patronized the theatrical performances
that have been given several times late
~ for the benefit of Cuba Libre. It is a
little difficult for an American to under
stand the people here. There is no doubt
that they are DESTROYS of improving their
condition, though that condition is by
no means poor one as it is. The island
is fertile, and the community might be
made rich if immigration Of the right
kind could be attracted. This immigra-
tion is desired, too, but no special effort
seems to be made to attract it. The ne
cessity is for capital rather than labor,
- &c no ho% III
ital could be obtained if a systematic
effort should be made for it. Nothing of
the sort has been attempted here, how
ever, so far as have been able to learn.
Haiti feels the same need, and some
time ago movement looking to the ex-
plotting of the country was undertaken
in a curious sort of way, but nothing
came of it. The proposition was TO pub
ish a book calling attention to the ad
vantages Of the country and to put this
book under the sanction of the govern
ment Very little was done, however.
A clever and energetic young American
named Bacon, who was travelling
through the West Indies, and who spent
q considerable time on this island, was
given to understand that if he would
produce such q book he would be hand
somely remunerated by the government.
and conditional arrangement was
made with him. He returned to the
United States. however, and nothing
has yet been seen of the book. There is
little doubt that if Haiti should put out
such work Santo Domingo would issue
a similar one, as there is strong feel
ing of rivalry if not positive dislike be-
tween the people of the two states. The
form of government, as is we'll known,
is entirely different and there is little
doubt that either state would be glad to
absorb the other if it felt strong enough
to undertake the conquest. The feeling
is not sufficiently hostile TO make war
but it is very jealous disaf-
lection j. L. G.
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CUBAN EXPEDITIONS.
That Which Failed on the Hawkins Was
the Sixth From the United States.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 24.-It is an open
secret that there are in this town GER
tain sympathizers with the Cuban pa
triot cause who are disposed to go to
almost any length III their efforts to
help on the revolution. Neither is there
any attempt made to conceal the fact
that General Cespedes is the active head
of this coterie, though it cannot ba said
positively that there is anything like a
military organization here. The work
of raising funds to aid the cause, how
ever, which is being pushed so vigor-
ously in all the cities where there are
resident Cubans, could hardly be as sue
cessful as it is without closely organ
lied association of some kind, and it is
probable that the Cubans here as well
as III other places belong to some sort
of secret order.
One of the most OutspOken of the Gu
bans here not only avOws his sympathy
openly, but declares the character of the
work in which he is engaged SO frankly
that a mention of his name would be
likely to involve him in trouble. ut is
all bosh for the Spaniards TO claim, as
they are doing, that the loss of the
steamer J. W. Hawkins will cripple
our cause" he said today. ''It is, of
course, a serious calamity. We cannot
easily afford the loss Of all the ammu-
milton and rifles that went down, though
/ do not believe that the extent of the
loss is SO great as has been reported.
But the Hawkins expedition was not
the first of the kind, and it certainly
will not be the last.
There have been five other expedi-
lions similar TO this one, he continued,
leach one of which started from the
United States and landed successfully in
Cuba. It would be manifestly foolish
and even criminal for me to give any
particulars about them, for that would
only serve to give clews to the spies of
our enemy, who are constantly ON the
lookout. ..
cit is only proper he said further,
ito say word about our attitude to-
ward this country. 1t is perfectly true
that we are violating the spirit if not
the letter of the laws of the United
States, and it is a matter of regret to do
so. Even those of us who are not natu-
rallied citizens of this country feel that
we ought to obey the laws Of hospita-
BILE and friendly land while we abide in
it. We feel, however, that our first duty
is TO our native country, and no sacrifice
is too great for US TO make, even as
there is nothing that can prevent US
from doing everything in our power TO
achieve our independence.
". o. REED.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-07
FILTERS.

The report of the eXecu-
tive officer of the Board of
Health relative to the
condition of the Nuuanu
reservoirs is suggestive of
something dangerous to
health. 1t also suggests fill
tiers, good filters, something
that will effectually separate
the water from mud and filth.
Nature has done much
toward providing the people
with neceSSarieS; it has aiSs
done a little toward securing
for the people, Injuries In
some localities a filter is a
luxury, in others, Honolulu
for instance, it is a necessity,
but the natural filters that are
sold have been much i'm
proved by ingenuity of man.
Charcoal is admitted to be
the most thorough purifying
agent known, consequently
MeSSrs. Slack & BroWnlow Sc
lected it foruSe in the manu-
facture of their filters. And
we are the agents for this
particular brand Of filter in
Honolulu, a sufficient guaran-
tee, by the way, Of the
character of the article.
The latest invoices show
three different, styles of the
S. & B. Filters and these we
have in stock, just opened
in fact, and we
want your attention.
No 1, 1--WE will call it Ne.
y is fitted with a movable
plate, SO that when neceS-
sary, the carbon may be taken
out and washed. 1t has alSs
a movable lining allow
ing access to every part
of the interior, which
may be kept perfectly sweet
and clean.
No. 2 and ; are provided
with the same conVenienceS
for cleaning as the other, but
they have the important ad-
dition that every part, in
the pure water
chamber, is accessible, Civ
ing them allthe requirements
of a "PerfeCt Filter"
The price of the S. & B.
filter is below the others.
You should have one, be-
cause it is a necessity.
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This ought to Fetch Them.

The chinook bloweth, and the snow
goeth, and whatsoever oweth this paper
knoweth that his account groweth; on
that he may take oath, and unless he
showeth disposition TO part with the
long green we shall, in the language of
the Monroe doctrine, regard 1t as ''an
unfriendly act. "-YelIowstone Mon.
Journal
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PACIFIC HARDWARE CO.
Save
Your
Honey.

The odd cents is what counts.
can save you from rs to s. per cent.
on your clothes and guarantee fit and
perfect satisfaction in every respect.
make friends of my customers,
and customers of my friends. Do not
be deceived by grand display. Fine
goods well-made is half the battle.
Once tried you will come again.
Latest designs constantly received.
must have room for my new stock.
If you are need of clothes, now Is your
time to see me.
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THRIFT IN CHILDREN.
A SCHEME TO iNcULcATE IT IN PUB
Lie SCHOOLS.

school Savings Banks Established In
Twelve Different States and More Than
$4,000 on DepOsit-The Stamp Savings
system-where 1t Originated.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-08
No. 74O.-Her Reason.

1t was pretty picture The cracking
fire shone on a group of young and merry
faces gathered in semicircle before it,
The nuts had all been roasted and eaten,
and the young people had fallen into
somewhat profound train of thought and
one of them inquired, why do we call
these few two our 'totals?'" ooh, don't
you know" eagerly inquired sweet faced
child, blushing at her own boldness in
thus presuming to enlighten the oldest of
the oompanh MItAs because they are the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-08
Key to the PuZZler.

No. Photographed Acrostics Chi
mar: 1. Caspian. 2 Horn. 8. Inverness.
4. Nubia. 5. Azores. Japan: l. Jersey.
2. Antrim. containing the Giants Cause
way. 8. Pyrenees 4. Avon. 5. Nippon.
No. 730.-A Literary Puzzle:
The violet Qoves) sunny bank,
The cowslip (loves) the lea,
The scarlet creeper Qoves) the elm,
but love thee.)
The sunshine (kisses) mount and vale,
The stars, they (lziss) the sea-
The west winds (kiss) the clover bloom,
but kiss thee)
No. 731.-A Riddle: Caster-castor.
No. 732.-Illustrated Rebus: A pair of
handsome paroquets.
No. 733.-Connected Diamonds:
P Y n
B A A L E A d 1 P
P A N S Y E A r n Il r E
A S P A R K P r Y
Y N E
No. 734.-Final Metagram: Lead, leaf,
leak, lean, leap lear.
No. 735.-A Cage of Birds: Partridge,
sandpiper, lapwing, magpie, wagtail, par.
rot, crow(n), (th)rush, sea gull, sparrow.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-08
No. s36.--Numerical Enigma.

No. S36.--Numerical Enigma.
6, 10, 5, small insect.
Is, 8, /, "a gentle blow"
4, Is, Z, Il il o of respect.
49, B. ID, firmly fixed"
II, II, / l, Il color.
s, 6, II, "despondent.
2, Is, ~, belonging to him."
The whole-dear to every patriotic heart.