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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-01
DINNER BEFORE TALKING
A Good Plan That Is Building
Up the Ministerial
Association.
PASTORS ENJOY THE FEAST.
After 1t, They Take More Pleasure
in Reading Papers aud
Criticizing.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broadway, Feb. %.
The Oakland Ministerial Association has
taken on a new lease of life. 1t has been
discovered that the prospect OF eating to-
gether has the effect of bringing ont more
memb bers, and so the experiment has now
been made the rule.
This evening the usual dinner was en-
joyed at the Galindo Hotel, and after the
repast the usual papers were read. 1t is
worthy of note that the prohibition prin-
ciples of the president, DR.. r. f. Coyle,
are rigidly respected at the ministerial
feasts.i
The association had a feeble existence
for many years. Sometimes the meetings
would be largely attended, and at other
times there would be so few that the next
meeting would be set several months
ahead. For about year past strong efforts
have been put forth to reinvigorate the
association, and with marke d success.
DR.. Coyle was ele cted president and the
meetings were held in the First Presby-
terian Church. Two or three months ago
it was decided to take new departure.
One of the mem bers suggested that eat
ing was great aid to thinking and quoted
the fact that the Guild of Arts and Crafts
had decided that good dinner was the
best basis for an intellectual discussion.
The ministers decided 10 adopt the dinner
plan, and the last three monthly meetings
have been we'll attended. At present the
Galindo Hotel is the meeting place
Clergymen attending pay for their own
dinner. The secretary, Rev. Philip Graft,
notified all of the approaching feast, and
that for a very moderate charge a good
course dinner will be served.
At the conclusion of the repast the min
listers adjourn to another room, where
the opener of the evening reads paper
and the rest take turns in criticism. The
plan works we'll and the prospects of long
life and prosperity for the Ministerial AS
sociation are now excellent. The scope OF
the organization is wide enough to admit
of all Protestant clergymen. Nearly all
the ministers of this city are members OF
the various San Francisco ministerial asso-
Citations, and this in some measure ex-
plains the difficulty against which the
local body has had to contend.
Rev. D. Ellis read paper this evening
on 'The Clerical Statesman" 1t provoked
an interesting discussion, and some OF the
speakers views were broadly criticized.
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HAYS AND HIS AK.
Blind Employees Removed From the
Industrial Home.

Blind Employees Removed From the
Industrial Home.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. .29.-Superintend-
ent HAYS of the Home for the Adult
Blind has removed the blind teacher of the.
broom making department, Daniel Weider,
andhis blind assistant, W. A. Plonghman..
These men were simply told their services
were not wanted at the. home any longer.
They were among the oldest inmates of
the place, as well as two of the.most intelli-
gent. They were promoted to the posi-.
tIons they occupied by the board recently
removed because of their particular fitness
and as reward for theinterest they mani
tested in the welfare of the home and in
the discharge of their duties. They were
not only discharged from their office, but
from the home.
The third man removed is Mr.. Dice, who
mas been the superintendent secretary.
He was one of the few remaining old-time
employees, and about the only person fa-
miIiar with the intricacies of the home
system of accounts. Yesterday he was no.
titled that his services would not be re-
anired after. to- night, but at the same time
be was requested to spend week instruct
ing his successor in the duties OF the office.
Mr. Dice has lived in the main building
and had a piano and other furniture there,
and HAYS could not but allow him some
DAYS time. to remove, and so made no OBJ
lection: i he successor to Secretary Dice
Is Mr.. Flood. -. ::
The officers or employees removed were
appointed not by the superintendent but
by the board. -. -.
: A meeting of the board has been called
for Tuesday evening at 8 O'Clock.
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POINT FOR ADAMS.
His Efforts to Be Released From His
Marriage to Go to Trial.

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-Judge Frick
to-day denied the motion OF the defendant
10 dismiss the suit OF Fred G.. Adams to
have his marriage with Isabella Potter an
nulled, and intimated that on Tuesday,
when the matter comes up again, he would
overrufe the demurrer to the mplafnt
that goes TO the point raised by the plain
t-ff, that the marriage was procured by
fraud.
:. He went into the question raised by the
portions OF the complaint alleging that
Fred Adams was not mentally competent
TO contract marriage because of bis unde-
veloped mental condition, due to an illness
several years ago. There never has been
any intimation OF a weakened mind, but
simply q state of affairs due to the results
OF a long period OF illness while he was a
child. Il Is one of the main points of the
plaintiffs case that he was led fraudu-
lently into the marriage on that account
Judge Friek said it was his strong i'm
preston that neither allegation Of fraud
OF itself was sufficient to be a cause, the
peculiar condition of the young and weak
ened mind together would De enough to
warrant a hearing. He said, however,
that he believed there were portions of the
complaint which should be struck out, and
at the request of the attorneys he would
hear more on that point on Tuesday,
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.ALAMEDA'S INJUNCTION,
-
Who Is Behind the Move to Re.
strain It's Municipal Board "
of Trustees /?
Testimonial to Local Fayorite.
: Marriage of Persons Prominent
-: -: - -
=:..> "... in Social Life.

ALAMEDA, Gail, Feb. 29.-It is not
known exactly who is. behind: the legal
proceedings. begun to restrain the Munich
pal Board from going on with its contracts
and projects to expand the electrie-light
plant, but Attorney Bruner, who has filed
the firstspapers, says the parties have In
structed him to proceed to the end, which
will be the Supreme Court. The Oakland
Gas Company gets the credit for the move,
but its manager declares that he has moth
ing whatever to do with it. There are a
mum ber of gentle men of prominence and
influence who were dissatisfied with: the
boards action with regard to this matter,
especially as TO their increasing the tax
levy one-fifth in. order TO raise money to
put in. this enterprise. and doing that
without letting the public know. what the
increase was for; There was much dissat-
:isfaction at the time the levy was laid, and
some talk of an injunction to reduce it.
Now it is understood that some of these
gentlemen have made up fund that will
refm burse the attorney and meet the cost
Of a suit that will fully test the right of a
municipal board to engage in commercial
enterprises.
Testimonial to Pearl Noble.
:: ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 29.-Miss Pearl
\ oble will be given a testimonial Tuesday
evening, such as has seldom been rendered
any individual in Alameda, She has for
years appeared both as a. cornet and
soprano soloist IN all sorts of entertain
ments and benefits. freely giving her
services, so that hepublic fully appreciate
the occasion now, and is responding to the
opportunity to show its appreciation.
There are to appear, besides the beneficiary.
and her sister Maud, Samuel Adelsteini
Lutte and mandolin soloIst; Leo Cooper
and Miss Esther Macomber, readers: Miss
Charlotte Gruenhagen and Arthur Johann
sen, violinists; Miss Gertrude Judd.
whistling soloist; Miss Lillian Feather
stone pianist; Z. D. Crandall, tenor, and
the string quartet, composed OF Miss
Gruenhagen and Miss Crabtree. violins;
Miss May Darlington, VIOLA. Miss Annie.
Darlington, cello.
An Alameda Wedding.
. ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 29.-Dr. Charles
A. McQuesten was united in marriage to
Miss Laura Scott Roun tree at the home of
the brides parents, 1923 Central avenue,
to-day at noon by Rev. Frank Brush of
the First Presbyterian Church. Both
bride and groom are prominent people.
The former is twin daughter of James o.
Rountree, well known in San Francisco
business circles. The groom came TO Ala
media recently from San Francisco, where
he is prominent in Grand Army, medical
and governmental circles. After we'd
ding tour the newly welded pair Will settle
In Alameda.
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THE STOCK MARKET.

The lowest prices of the week were touched yes
terday by majority of stocks. Con- Cal. and Va.
declined to 81 rs, shrinkage of 35c from last
Monday. A glance at the appended table of prices
will show the depreciation during the past six days.
On the Stock and Bond Exchange the fugar
stock continued weak, Hawaiian Commercial sell
ing down to $l4 70.
The assessment on Andes will become delinquent
in the boards Monday and that on the Sierra
Nevada on Thursday -:
The weekly report of the Con. Cal. and Va. is as
follows: 1859 level, continued repairing and ears
ing tmbers in soulh drift ninth floor (first floor
above sill floor of this level). On fourteenth floor
(sixth floor above sill foor) south drift started at
south end OF stope has been advanced IL feet
through quartz assaying 81 and 81 per: ton Total
length 81 feet.
fifth and sixth floors above sill floor of this}evel
Working through upraise and through upra1se 8,
carried up from END OF west crosscut D on sili noor
OF this level. In nworklng 10 north on west SIDE OF
these openings ore continues to show width OF
feet, assaying about $31 50 per ton
From these openings and from north end OF stope
in old ground OF former workings on thirteenth,
fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth floors have ex-
tracted 127 of ORE the average assay value OF
! which per samples taken from cars in mine, was
$43 SO per ton. From upraiSe started at 2Oi-foot
point in nor Invest drift from main west drift from
C. & c. shaft at point so feet above sill floor have
worked upward and opened ninth floor, following
streaks of ore found Oh seventh floor, which show
a width in top of 2 feet, and we have extracted
therefrom 40 tons of ore, assaying $33 80 per ton
1900 level-Upraise started at point $50 feet
south OF the north boundary lne OF Caiiorn III q
ground on sill floor CT this level carried up
feet, total height % feet From the top OF this
upraise an east crosscut has been advanced 27
feet through porDhyry, clay and quartz assaying
81 and 50 per ton.
100 levei-North drift from Con- Virginia shaft
station this level has been advanced AZ feet,
passing through porphyry and clay; total length
OF drift 529 feet.
Actual survey shows the distance between the
face Of this north drift and the face OF the DRIFT
running south from Ophir shaft station on sill
floor of this level to meet it is 90 feet We expect
. f1,otc inn IA rhpca
some time in the coming week. Worked at Morgan
mill during the week 329 tons ore, the average
assay value of which (per battery sampies) was
month, which will amount to ITO tons, the aver
age battery assay of which Is $27 II.
The following local interpretations disbursed divf-
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COMING CLOSE TOGETHER
Signs That the Water Company
War Is Nearing the
End.
NO MORE CUTTING OF RATES.
The New Company's Attorney Drops
Significant Hint Before the
Council.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |
Qn0 RrnadMaY Feb. % (

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
9Os Broadway, Feb. %.
1t is regarded as certainty that the war
between the two water companies in this
city is approaching the end. Last night j.
W. L. Watkinson, representing the Contra
Costa Company, and ex-Mavor w. H.
Davis strolled into the commlttee-room OF
the Council together TO argue against re-
duction on the rate for hydrants. 1t was
the first time that there has been the
slightest indication of any feeling In COM
mon between the two powerful corpora
tions, and the large lobby regarded it as
very significant. For over a year either
has eagerly cut the others rate
until water has been supplied for nearly
nothing.
Another fact that is considered as show
ing tendency toward coalition is the re-
moval of the bogie man from the office Of
the Contra Costa Company. The "bogie
man" was considered the master stratagem
of the recent war. 1t was a man who sat
all day in the Contra Costa office and So
licited all the custom for the Dingee con-
Germ. 1t was bold stroke, and the Contra
Costa people naturally objected to his pres.
ence. The man then showed proof that
he owned one share in the company, and
was, therefore, entitled to inspect the
books and promenade in the office. HIS
righ was not disputed, and for many weeks
he sat on chair in a corner OF the office,
ana when customers paid their bills they
would be asked to take the water OF the
rival concern.
The stockholder who was so manlfestly
disloyal to his new interests has gone, and
there is no longer any solicitor for the
Dingee Company in the office OF its rival.
At last nights meeting Mr.. DAVIS
sounded what appears to be the Keynote OF
a new order of things. He said: There
is no immediate danger OF the consoflda-
ton of these two companies, but where
competition is Improbable the natural
thing for capital to do is to com bine.
Now, the city don't want to do anything
that will force such a result. 1t would not
be wise"
The price of water charged by the
Contra Costa Company is now just about
one-third of what 1t was before the present
Council fixed the rates, and the competl-
further reduction. If the sworn statements
OF the water company in years past are
true, then the big rate it received three
reasonable dividend, and at the present
time it must be losing heavily. If this be
the case, then the time referred to by Mr..
Davis last night mas already come, and
t'the natural thing for capital to do is to
comb
Next Monday night the committee will
recommend TO the Council a reduction in
the rate allowed hydfants, and there will
be liyely time in tie Council cham Der.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-01
strange Accidents to Birds.

An Irish naturalist once observed a
dumlin acting IN very curious manner
on the seashore. The bird would ahght,
then fly a short distance and then alight
again, violently shaking its head. A
round lump appeared fastened to its beak
1t turned out that the bird had innocently
attempted to investigate cookie which it
had found open. The shell had closed on
its bill.
"A poor little chaffin was found dead
near EPSON with its lower mandible so
firmly imbedded in the shell of beech
nut that it had been unable to extricate it
and had died Of starvation.
A hen pheasant was observed by
sportsman to be flying around and around
in a wild manner. On being shot it was
discovered TO have a large oak leaf i'm
paled upon its beak in such a way as to
totally obscure its vision.
Herons sometimes choke themselves by
attempting to swallow large trout. An
eider-duck has been killed by attempting
to swallow toad. A kingtisher was once
found which could not fly on account OF
having young pike stuck in its throat.
Some hunters removed the fish, ana the
bird flew away unhurt.
Birds that employ hair in the building
Of their nests come to grief In strange
ways. A gentleman who possessed several
colts one day noticed small bird en-
tangled in the tail of one of the colts. 1t
had evidently been on search for hair,
and had become ensnared. Cases of birds
getting their feet tangled in wool or string
are well known, and death usually ensues
If human help is not forthcoming.
In the spring of the year the dead leaves
of pampas grass dry, fall to the ground
and curl up like shavings from carpen-
ter's bench. A correspondent of an Eng
lish paper mentions finding robin which
had accidentally gotten one OF these pieces
curled so tightly around its neck that it
could not feed, and so starved to death.
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receiving money stolen from Girard's store
the night her son and Abe Majors blew the
safe open and secured the contents, has
been continued until Monday. Mean
while she remaining in the City Jail for
lack of bail. Her daughter. Ina. is in
charge of Mrs. Lydia A. Prescott, secretary
OF the Socletytor the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children.
Young Men PopuIists.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-Tne Young
Mems Peoples Party Club met last night,
with President Cornell in the chair. Dur
Ing the evening he announced the follow
ing committees for the coming campaign: ::
Propaganda--J. A. Hennessy, A. A. Deni-
son. John II Fuller; mem bershi p-Robert
+. Bush, Ed White and g. w. Butner;
auditing and finance l.. Scott, Fred
Hall and a. n. Denison; periodicals and
hterature-Leo S. Robinson, Edward Nc
Gulre and J. G. Butner.
Roberts Sudden Death.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-John ].
Roberts of sos Cedar street died last even
ing at his home. He was a native of this
city, only month and ten days past 21.
He was sick only week. The deceased
was son of the late Edward Roberts and
brother of t. j.. Roberts, who was at the
head OF the A. r. u. during the great
strike of July, 1894. The funeral occurs
Sunday, at 2 P. NJ, from st. Patrick 8
Church..
Rev. Danald Ross to Speak.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-Rev. Don
aid NJ. Ross will address the A p. A. IS of
Oakland on Sunday, March l, at Dietz
Opera-house at 2:30 Pm A small ad-
mission fee Will be charged
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Much Malicious Work. Now Be.
ing Carried Out in West
Oakland.
MRS. ADAMS TO STAND TRIAL.
Her Young Husband Secures First
Blood in the Suit to Annul His
Marriage.
OAkLAND OFFICE SAN FRASclsco CALL,


90S Broadway, Feb. %.
The residents of West Oakland are
worked up over the work OF some mis-
creants who hs@e been going about under
cover OF darkness poisoning their pet
animals. At first it was not thought the
animals were Intentionally poisoned, but
as one after another in the same vicinity
began to have their pets removed it be-
came evident that there was an object IN
view.
During the last few days the culprits
have become bolder than ever, and, in
spite of the vigilance OF the officers, pro-
ceeded with their miserable work. So far
no clew has been found OF the perpetrators,
but should they be caught in the act there
IS little doubt but what they would receive
rather rough handling by angry residents.
The purpose of the gang in the whole
sale slaughter of these faithful protectors
OF the homes of their owners is being
manifested. Mrs. Joseph O'Donnell OF
1-2Z cypress street, whose dog was among
the hrst TO be killed, had her chicken
house robbed of several fine pullets last
night. Frederick Grotheer of 1928 Kirk
ham street reported TO the officers that d
lew nights after his dog had been poisoned
he found man IN is back yard and two
others standing outside. They made their
escape before he could raise an alarm and
capture them.
From these instances it is feared that
the gang Is opening the way for series of
burglaries. Among the sufferers besides
those mentioned above are the following:
Robert Walsh, a valuable thoroughbred
pointer; Joseph Court, fine Scotch ter
rier; Abram T. Gould. pet thoroughbred
shepherd; William Spieth, fine large
bulldog; Mrs. Hunnings, a pet skye-ter-
rier; Mrs. Harris Owens, young New
foundland pup; J. Moldetti, fine bulldog
pup: 4. BartUlda q shenherG dog
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More Victims Found.

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. %. = Since the
gold brick swindlers have been secured a
number of their efforts to eaten the un-
wary have been brought to light. Captain
Wilson returned from San Jose with the
two gold bricks" for which L. a. H Hofstra
OF that city paid $4,000. While there he
learned that one Bernhelm, a grocer, es-
capped by the refusal of the bank to let him
draw so much money without notice, AT
the time he was very wrathy, but now is
congratulating himself. =. =
Chief FLOYD has received information
that there is a Stockton man. who was
buncoed out of about $4,000 on the gold
brick swindle, and he is trying to locate
him. so as TO get another charge against
the operators, If possible. The man is so
chagrined, it is said, over the fact that he
was such an easy victim that he does not
want to let himself be known. :.
Theatrical Notes. :.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 29.-The popu-
larity of ''Trilby" is revived. The Palmer
Company's presentation OF this piece next
Wednesday afternoon and evening Will be
greeted with crowded houses. The sale of
seats opened this morning to brisk de-
mand and a large attendance Is assured
from San Francisco.
Musical people are much interested IN
the engagement for one concert 5of the
famous French violinist, Marsick, next
Saturday evening. The sale OF seats be-
gins Wednesday morning
Frederick Warde opens a weeks en-
gagement here, commencing March 8, with
king Lear"
The Bacon Company will be at the Oak
land Theater nextweek in 1.-The Bottom OF
the Sea-"
Ordinance Test.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-Street Super
intendent Miller is to make a test OF the
ordinance to compel street railroads 70
keep their roadway in repair. Some time
since he notified Snperintendent We. r.
Rudolph of the Central Avenue Electric
Road TO make certain repairs on Pine
street, between Taylor and Division, but
Rudolph allowed the three days allowed
by the ordinance to slip by without action
and several others. Now Mr.. Miller WILL
swear 70 complaint charging the railroad
superintendent with violating the law.
Mr.. Miller drew the ordinance soon after
be took Office and it has never yet been
tested. The extreme penalty is hne OF
$500.
Mrs. wiImore's Examination.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 29.-The pre-
liminary examination of Mrs. Emma Will
more, mother of Bert Wiimore, who was
-entenced to ten yeals for burglary. Tor
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NEW BAPTIST PASTOR.
He Will Come From New York State
to Berkeley,


OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 29.-The First
Baptist Church of Berkeley will soon
secure Rev. c. C. Pierce of Oneonta, n. Y,
for pastor. The committee having the
matter in charge has been in correspond
ence with him for some time and recently
sent dispatch asking to say definitely if
he would come here. There has now been
received dispatch from Rev. c. c. Pierce
saying be would be here on April l. 1t is
not positive that he will permanently ac-
cept the call, the final decision being left
open for the present.
Rev Mr.. Pierce is about 35 years OF age
and a graduate OF the Rochester Theo-
logical Seminary. He is married and is a
brother of DIR. T. E. Pierce, city inspector
of meats, markets and milks. President
Z. s. Pierce OF the Los Angeles Normal
School is brother TO the prospective
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Death of james P. Robinson

James P. Robinson one of the constructors of
the sacramento Valley Railroad, the first in
California, died attre California Hotel Friday
evening of pneum onia. He was in destitute
circumstances though at one time he was
we'll to-do. He. lost his money in contesting
the estate eof his brother, i. l.. Robinson. who
died four years ago wort h S50o, ,000, leaving all
his property TO a sister Mrs. b. b, Gutter.
-. .,.---->->->------:
"Museadine'' is disease to which silk
worms are liable. 1t consists of fungus
growth in the body, which breaks through
the skin and speedily kills the insect.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-01

In Great Britain the yearly loss of
wages through i'll heath is about eleven
millions sterling, and it is estimated that
40 per cent of those who start in business
fail. March is considered the slackest
month for business.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-01

-: MORNING SESSION.
Board-1oO Hawaiian Commercial IAA; 100
Pacific Gas imp; 1884; 10 Pacific Lighting Co,
461s;220 do 46; 10 S + Gaslight. 741a: 1UO do,
7414: 80 do, Is: SO do: b 3, rs; $1,000 5 AZ
Bonds, 1894: $4,000 do 995s.
Street.-The V Water, 80; $4,000 V 6%
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STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE.

SATURDAY, Feb % 10 80 A. NJ.
UNITED STATES BONDS.
Bio. Askedl Bid. ASKED
s Is coup .10912 = S 4s reg. .l0912
Do new is. .117 l17I2
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