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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
MAY YET AGREE.
Two Employing Painters Confer
With the Leaders of the
Painters Union,

ohfiSSiS , SiItoiIs
Two important conferences were held
yesterday and last evening which will
probably have considerable bearing upon
the strike. One was between NJ. ]. Dono-
van and the strike leaders, and the other
was between ]. st. Denis and President
Rose of the Painters Union St. Denis
and Donovan are among the largest OF the
employing painters. and while neither will
"back down" in the position they have
taken they may be induced to entertain q
proposition that may lead to better re-
latlOnship with the union men,
Donovan is expected to start ON large
contract to paint Frank Sullivan row of
houses, on Mission street, near Sixth, to-
morrow morning. 1t is understood that
he will leave the entire job in the hands of
his foreman, who will hire only union
Such an arrangement would unionize the
shop TO all lntents and purposes without
interfering with Mr.. Donovan s position in
the premises, 1t is said that nearly all of
Mr.. Donovan's old hands will return to
work tomorrow morning, and that such
additional help as will be required has
already been selected. Ifsuch be the case
a great pressure will be taken off the strike
situation.
Last evening long interview was held
between Mr.. St. Denis, who has the big
painting contract on the Pariott building.
and President Rose. Mr.. st. Denis said
that he is losing money every day, and
he would like to see the difficulty settled.
Mr.. Rose answered that the Painters
Union has never yet refused to make a
settlement of any difficulty. Had the
Master Painters Association presented
any Kind OF proposition it would have
been respectfully considered
They never submitted proposition and
even ignored the suggestions of their own
committee appointed to confer with the
unions committee. Upon Mr.. st. Denis
again stating that he would like very much
to see the matter settled so ne could 20 on
with the work Mr.. Rose told him to pre-
pare proposition, which would receive a
respectful consideration by the union.
The interview closed with the understand
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

THE STRIKE ALMOST OVER
Many Journeymen Painters at
Work for the Friendly
Bosses.
TWO IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS.
Union Men Say the Fight Is Rapidly
Narrowing to a Few Master
Painters.
TWO IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS.

The strike of the journeymen painters
is gradually narrowing down until it is
now practically directed against only a
few members OF the Master Painters AS
sociation instead of the entire body of
bosses as it was a week ago. Since the
strike has been raised against the friendly
bosses others who held out are gradually
coming into line. While among the lat
ter there are number who will not openly
declare in favor of the unions demands
they are allow wing their shops to become
unlonized without interference.
This, the strikers say, is all they want,
and these victories are of that nature that
they are not disposed to ''crow," not wish
ing to lose the advantages gained by open
proclamation.
The strikers were much interested in the
way President Black of the Master Paint
ers' Association said the card system could
be defeated. Mr.. Blacks method was to
keep union painters only on those jobs
where other craftsmen of the Building
Trades Council are employed and work
non-unlon men on all otner jobs.
President Rose said: ''Mr. Blacks sug-
gestion would be good if he could get
union painters to work for him. Until he
accedes to all the demands OF the union he
cannot get union men to work on any of
his jobs. So you see his game will not
work"
When the union decided to allow the
men to go back to work for the friendly
bosses it was with the understanding that
those who worked would contribute so
cents day from their earnings for every
day tiey worked to the unions relief
fund.
A large number of the boys were paid
last evening and they at once handed in
their donations. About $40 was received
last evening and more will come in Mon
day evening, as many of the bosses pay on
that day of the week.
The painters benefit in the Bush-street
Theater next Wednesday evening will
probably add many hundred dollars to the
relief fund.
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PLEASE PUT YOUR GLOVES
ON BEFORE HANDLING
THESE RIFLES.

There were laughing boys and girls of
from 3 TO Is years, there were quieter
youths and maidens of more than the lat
ter age, and there were numerous grown
up people who watched the merry scene.
In the comedy that was presented Le-
land Ramsdell, the author, took the role
OF Farmer Pumpkinhead. He played his
part with ability, and his acting showed
that he has already given study TO the pro-
fession that he is preparing to adopt.
Herbert Clark made the most decided
hit however. He assumed the character
of Mrs. Pun pkinhead, and few of the pro-
fessional impersonators on the theatrical
stage could have done better with the op-
portunities afforded in the part written
for this boy. Of course, the boyish face
and voice were advantages, but the char
acter was well sustained in every way and
the acting was excellent. The kitchen
scene, with Mrs. Pumpkinhead kneading
dough would have thoroughly amused
any critical audience.
Clarence Oliver looks aristocratic, and
perhaps that is why he was better as Mr..
Vanderbilt thanias the bunko-steerer. His
makeup as an elderly millionaire was
effective and natural, and he played the
part with a quiet dignity that was very
becoming TO him.
George Macaulay was highly amusing
Dick Smart, particularly when he was be-
ing mesmerized by Mr.. Pumpkinhead.
As Sam Vanderbilt, the mischievous son
OF the millionaire, he was also successful.
In addition to the comedy, pretty pro-
gramme OF music and recitations was pre-
sented. Miss Helen Entzmanns solo,
Angels Serenade," was the opening Sc
lection. A skirt dance by Miss Daisy
Veaco was beautifully performed anc was
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Mrs. DR.. Van Orden, Mrs. Linderman,
Miss Marie Hunter, Mrs. Justin Hopkins,
Mrs. Fred White, Mrs. Will Gormley,
Mrs. Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Nc
Currie, Miss Mitchell, the Misses Tisdale,
Mrs. George Plummer, Mrs. Harry Rams
dell, Mrs. Graves, Miss Mamie Lancaster,
Miss Mary Lindeman, Miss Charlotte
Clark, Miss Daisy Crawford, Miss Mabel
Brien, Mrs. Webster, Miss Alice Seeley,
Miss Eva Lindeman, Miss Bessie Mac
aulay, Mrs. Brandon, Miss Newhall, Mrs.
Hammond, Mrs. Bennett, Miss Wheeler,
Miss Daisy Crawford, Miss Bertha Craw-
ford, Miss Kittie Gardner, Mrs. Roberts,
Miss Susie Roberts, Mrs. J. F. Veaco, Miss
Daisy Smith, Miss Sadie Clapp and Miss
Vena Nov
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
A BRIGHTER OUTLOOK.
The Strikers Receive Encouraging
Words From the Nevada City
Miners Union.

The regular morning meeting Of the
striking painters was held in the Temple
at lis Turk street yesterday. The decreas-
ing attendance at these meetings is re-.
garded with great satisfaction by the
leaders, as it shows that the men have
found employment in the shops of the
friendly bosses. The registration of idle
union painters, too, is lighter. Several re-
ports were made Of men having gone to
work. There were one or two reports of
men who had proved unfaithful to their
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
The Trades Alliance,

The leaders of the Trades Alliance will
next week send invitations to each union
in the City to send delegates to the meet
ing which will be held next Sunday at
1859 Mission street According to the de-
cision OF that body at its last meeting,
each union may be represented by one
delegate for its charter and one delegate
for each 100 members or the majority frac-
ton thereof. Matters of great interest 20
trades unions will be discussed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Fatally Injured.

Patrick Creedon, laborer, 40 years of age,
died at st. Mary's Hospital last evening from
the result of injuries received in railroad
accident at Fourth and King streets yesterday
afternoon. The body was taken to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
THEY PLAYED
FOR CHARITY,
The Alameda Boy Actors
in Leland Ramsdell's
Comedy.
SOME GOOD STAGE WORK
A Pretty Performance That
Brought Money for the
Alameda Poor.
GIRLS IN SONGS AND DANCES.
The Audience, Composed Mainly of
Students and Children, Was
Merry One.
GIRLS IN SONGS AND DANCES.

The comedy. Fifteen Thousand Dol
lars, or a Lottery Ticket" written by Le-
land s. Ramsdell, boy of Is years, was
PLAYED in Alameda Yesterday afternoon.
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some richly braided with Persian col
lar and satin bow in front, others cut
military style. perfectly plain, three
quarter length with velvet collars,
either of them q most desirable gar
ment for the price.
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Miss A Stephens, Molin,
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OUR CLOAK And SUIT OPENING!

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LADIES' CAPES.

Al 99hO Ladies' Cloth Capes in shades
HU p ..cV. of tan and navy blue, trimmed
with Persian soutache braid and silk
stitching
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4 tS m Ladies' Tan Kersey Cloth
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Another style is OF Navy Blue Kersey
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mented with small pearl buttons. At
this price we can show over twenty
different styles to select from.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

ing that proposition looking to settle
ment between Mr.. ST. Denis and the union
would be prepared soon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

At $780, dsass das cape, aen Ensish aoae ks1ssg
with gold tinsel braiding and small
gold buttons, others with seal brown
braids apd satin bows; very jaunty
little style.
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EASTER SILK WAISTS.

$780, Ss Ssw s4sps Wasn Wasts ss IS sPsdss made OF
pink, gray and light blue, the collars,
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bishop sleeves and turned over cuffs,
lined all through. A very pretty and
dressy waist
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTEL.

HOTEL.
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w Wright, n Y
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r G Jackson, Los Ang
Miss James, Los Gatos
Mrs James, Los Gatos
Miss Lucas, Mass
j A Andrews. Los Ang
j B Treadwell, Sacto
j & Thompson, Stockton
G Stephens. Moline
Miss n Stephens. Moline
& A Stephens, Moline
Mrs ii p Cortner. Ind
Miss + n Rand, Stanford
Mrs o P Chisholm & fy,
Mont
Mrs Parker, San Jose
7 f Haney. MINI
Mrs r S Fay, Napa
Z A Waters, Burlington
5 NJ Bixford & VT, Wis
] w Gillett, Eureka
81 E Adams & VT, Stock
ton
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Miss A Erwin, NV York
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DR. de Souchet. LIS Ang
A Stillman, Portland
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l. Williams & w, Chicago
III l. Williams, Chicago
ID S Williams, Chicago
H Botsford, Chicago
& A Boyden, New York
F l. Richardson, Boston
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Miss Richardson, Boston
+ l. Dudley, Stanford
w Alderdice, California
] b Grace. New York
j Maybury, Nevada
HOUSE.
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Miss Moore, PleaSanton
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14

Living always, however comfortably, in
cramped apartment houses, the bicycle
makes strong appeal to mothers and
daughters, as well as to sons and fathers.
The cheapness off the bicycle and the
temptations it offers to these Parisians, who
adore the country all, the more because they
do not often see 1t, incline the hearts Of
these honest people strongly to the wheel.
All the world Of little employees has well
coined the bicycle. cnWith 1t they get in
actual touch with sauntry life, the roads,
the Villages, the fields. It Is pleasanter than
the regulation Sunday railway trip to some
small town, with ite1 aimless walk around
provincial streets out to a weary wood, to
sit there blankly. feeling out of place and
cramped by city shoss and garments, wish
Ing vainly for a carriage. To all this world
of commercial employees and government
clerks independence comes easy. And there
are those who think that twenty years of
radicalism in the public schools is begin
ming to show its effect with the middle and
upper middle bourgecfsie.
If this movement continues. bicvcle rid
ing may become as respectable for Young
girls as for their married sisters The
mothers Of the present day may still be very
much of the old schOol-lacking its religion
And the daughters can scarcely be other
wise then what they are, trained I'D as thew
nave been. Still, rumors of the different
life of English and American girls; and even
German girls, come to them, and they won
der, with derision or regret, as may be- The
wheel is new. 1t is fashionable az we'll a q
popular. 1t may bring with it the emanci-
patton of the French young girl And when
1t does, she will appear in boomers
STERLING HELLO.