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THEY CONFERRED.
Railroad Ofhcials and CounciImen on
Street Openings.

Railroad Officials and Councilmen on
Street Openings.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 10,-Manager
Julius Kruttschnitt, Chief Engineer Cur
tbs, Division Superintendent A. d. Wilder
and Attorney G. W. Baker of the Southern
Pacific Company were in conference this
afternoon with Councilmen Dow, Towle
and Brosnahan in regard to the opening of
streets to the shore line across the rail-
ways right of way.
1t was agreed that the manager would
prepare and submit to the Council in two
weeks a list of the streets that the COM
pany would be willing to have opened if
others were not pressed at this time. They
Seventeenth and Brush streets.
Hungry and Despondent.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 10.-Simon
Brauler, young painter who claimed to
be unable to get work or food without beg
ging, deliberately thrust his hand through
a heavy plate-glass window of saloon
last night. He was taken to the City
Prison by the proprietor and charged with
malicious mischief. He pleaded guilty to-
day, but sentence was postponed, and it is
probable that an effort will be made to as
sist him to get position.
Sherman for Marshal.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 10.-A large del
egation will go from here to attend the So
noma celebration Saturday. Major E. A.
Sherman will be grand marshal of the pa
rade, having accepted the invitation from
Benjamin Weed, secretary of the citizens
committee.
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To Be Followed by the Build
ing of Manufacturing
Plants.
CHEAP FUEL TO TIDE WATER
The Great Drawback to CALIFORNIA; S
Progress Removed at
Last.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway, June 10.
Second only IN Importance, so far as
Alameda County Is concerned, to the
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OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, June 10.
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A special call has been issued to the Board of
Education for @ meeting Friday night, at
which time teachers will be elected
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CONGREGATIONALISM.

Tent Williston would not have been SO
very much to large for the rally about the
Congregational standard yesterday after
noon, and as 1t was Central Hall. which
has a very large seating capacity, was
crowded to the DOORS 1t was an enthusi-
astic meeting, and the prominent Fart that
congregatio tioralism has played in the history
of this country was the theme for num-
ber of eloquent addresses On the platform
were a number of the most prom: .lent
speakers who are in attendance upon the
convention.
The meeting was ope1"l With a scrlptttia al
recital, followed by prayer by Rev. r. Clay
ton Wells of Taunton, Mass, and a hymn,
which was sung by the chorus and congre-
cation, under the leadership of Mr.. Percy
S. Foster. The meeting was presided over
by Rev. DR.. w. E. Barton of Boston. He
made the chief address of the afternoon
His subject was 1.-TWO Hundred and Seven
ty-ive Years After Plymouth Rock" in
the course of his address DR.. Barton said:
"Christian Endeavor has two cardinal
principles-international unity and denom-
national loyalty. For the most part at
these great conventions We emphasize the
first and greatest of these. But for an hour
this afternoon we are to give attention to
the second, without losing sight of the
first. In all that we say today let us re-
member that the kingdom of Christ is
greater than any one denomination, and
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UNITED BRETHREN.

The audience room of the Church of the
United Brethren crowded yesterday
with delegates of that denomination VINO
fiocked to the rally, and between 400 and
800 people enjoyed the interesting pro-
gram. After the organ voluntary the con-
gregation rose while the meeting was OPEN
ed with the Lords Prayer in concert and
the Doxology.
The choir then sang an anthem, and the
chairman, Mr.. J. P. Miller, made a few
we'll chosen remarks
Following him was the Rev. w. H. Nc
Cormick of Colorado, who made a prayer
in the place of Bishop E. B. Kephart, D.
d. who did not arrive until later.
The pastor of the church, Rev. j. E.
Fout, extended to the visiting brethren a
greeting ard welcome to Washington, to
which Rev. E. l.. Reese of Wilbur, w. Va,
responded.
The Rev. ]. P. Lands, D. D., of Dayton,
Ohio made one of the best addresses of
the meeting, on the topic, THE United
Brethren in Christ. a Young Peoples
Church." He brought out the point that 1t
was particularly in sympathy with the
young people and their work in fact as
was young in spirit
Another helpful talk was the one on
Church." which Rev S. S. Hough of AL
toona, Pa, made. In treating the subject
he said that the same principle existed in
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for. / replied that they stand for so much
that they cannot lie down. I am here. also,
to tell you what Congregationalism stands
for 1 will say that what the United States
is among the galaxy of nations is precisely
what Congregationalism is among the de-
gregationalst and you will get the double
essence of the Fourth of July"
Rev. w. =. Landers. president of the
Saiem Cnion spoke on the subject, Con
gregationalism and American Literature"
de said that the denomination has left its
stamp upon everything that IL has touched.
Noticeably is this true in the case of poe
try, for there are few poets who nave
taken first rank In American literature who
have not had CongregaUonalist ancestors.
There were a couple Of breaks in the long
line OF speakers when Rev. +. NJ. Lamb,
the singing evangelist" of Kennebunk-
port Me-, sang, and his singing worked the
audience up to the highest pitch of en-
thusiasm.
The remainder Of the afternoon was taken
up with hve-minute speeches from some of
the leading pulpit orators in the denomina-
tion. Among those who spoke, and the
subjects assigned to them were the follow
Ing: Rev. DIR. c. A. Dickinson. "Congrcga-
tionalism and Education" Rev. Howard H
h1sseil. the secretary OF the Ohio Anti
ohio:" Rev. A F. McGregor of woodstock.
Ont. president Of the Ontario Union, The
international Phase of Christian Endeay-
or: Rev. w. II. Tower OF Manchester Eng
land. president OF the Manchester Union
christian Endeavor In England" DR.
smith Baker of Boston, What Congrega-
uonafsm Needs" Rev. ]. w. Fifield of
Shicago. Congregationalism and Church
Union" and Rev. DIR. S. NJ Newman of this
city. 'Congregationalism As a Channel for
the Revelation of Cod
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Shat denomination they may belong to.
Ali are Invited to come to the church serv-
Ices, and to come early, take front seat
and take part in the services" The visit
ors are asked TO come in and be at home
with the church members, with the as
surance that some one will be present at
all times to provide for your comfort" A
committee of ladies, with Miss J. NJ. Spears
at the head, is present at all hours day
and evening, TO serve refreshments. The
ushers at yesterdays services were Rich
ard W. Turner. Bennett B. SIade, George
A. Robinson, James Rollins. F. D. Lee, r.
I. Harris and Thomas Copeland.
The opening devotional exercises included
the hymn, 'W Words of Cheer" prayer by
Rev. j. a. johnson, pastor of the church,
who asked Divine blessing on all the de-
nGminational rallies, and the hymn, ANY
where. My SAVIOR after which Bishop w.
J. Gaines. DID. of Atlanta, Ga, the chair
man of the meeting. introduced Rev. A. l..
Gaines of Portsmouth, Va, the first
speaker. He delivered a scholarly address
in exposition of the highly worthy objects
of the order of Christian Endeavor. In the
course of his remarks he paid a high t-ib-
ute to the virtue and work of Frederick
Douglass. The beautiful hymn, Scatter
Sunshine" was then rendered by the choir
with good effect Interesting addresses tn
the general subject of Christian citizenship
were then made by Bishop B. W. Arnett
DID. of Wilberforce. Ohio: Mr. w. A. Hun
ten. secretary of the Y.M.C.A. of Rich
mcnd, Va: Rev. H. s. Doyle of the Israel
Metropolitan Church of this city: Rev. J..
c. Waters of Augusta, Ga. and Mr.. John
r. Hawkins of Kittrell. NC The burden of
the discourses was that perfect citizenship
was impossible of attainment while the
soul of the individual Is a slave to sin or.
in other words. that freedom of the soul is
a prime essential to true Christian citizen
ship. Appropriate hymns were sung at the
church Christian Endeavor Society chorus
of seventy voices
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THE FRIENDS.

A very interesting and extensive program
was arranged by the Friends Union 70,
their rally at the Westminster Presbv-
terian Church. The attendance was large
Miss Caroline Y. Bailey of Covlngton.
KY, presided over the rally as chairman
In an able manner. Mr.. Edgar Nicholson
OF kokomo, Ind, conducted the devotional
exercises which opened the meeting.
Mr.. Edv ard Easteling, president of the
Friends Union of Washington Christian
Endeavorers, then welcomed the audience
In cordial address and hearty manner.
Mr.. M. M. Binford. president of the
Friends Unicn of Christian Endeavorers.
responded to this address. and then, as a
trustee Of the international committee of
Y. r. s. &. E., he read the annual business
report, which was full of interesting in
formation to the members of the Friends
Union.
Rev. James B. Underhin of this city, one
of the oldest members Of the Christian En-
deavor Society, then read a paper, entitled
"Our Church in the Capital" The topic,
Friend of Today" was discussed in sew
eral lights, four papers being read, each of
which was allotted ten minutes. Rev. Rufus
NJ. Jones. from Philadelphia, read the first
paper in relation to the principal topic, the
subject oeihg His Relation to the Church"
Rev. VIM. E. Coale of Baltimore read the
second paper, entitled His Relation to the
State" Two papers were prepared and
read on THE Woman and Her Relations"
by Misses Bessie c. Todhunter of this city
and Mary E. Hughes Of Lincoln, Va. The
last paper was 1.-The Child and Its Rela-
tions," by NJ. M. Binford.
During the intervals Of five minutes
which elapsed between the papers prayers
were offered and songs were sung and
minute talks" were responded to by many
of those present.
After the rally exercises the executive
committee of the Friends Union held a
meeting, which is 70 he reported to the
meeting of Friends at the Y. NJ. A. Hall
Sunday morning.
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reading by Rev. J. F. Hartman of Altoona,
Pa, and prayer by Rev. c. H. Traver of
New York, after which Rev. ]. G. Butler,
pastor OF the church, gave the address of
welcome. The response was made by Rev.
Willis S. Hinman of Columbia, Pa, while
greetings were brought by Rev. Dr. Rhodes
OF st. Louis and Mr.. f. F. Eilert. president
OF the Luther League of America. After
the reports of the secretary and treasurer,
both read by Rev. E. Lee Fleck of Dayton,
Ohio Rev. G. HI. Hockey of Shepherdtown,
w. Va, addressed the meeting on "Lu-
theran Unity Through Christian Endeavor'
In his address Mr.. Rockey said that the
distinctive work Of the Lutheran Church
was missionary. He did not think that
complete church unity was at present
either possible or desirable.
rev. L. S. keyser, managing editor of the
Lutheran Evangelist of Dayton, Ohio,
speaking on "Denominational Loyalty
Through Christian Endeavor" made some
strong points.
IT The next topic. Christian Citizenship
Through Christian Endeavor." was well
treated by Rev. M. F. Troxell, D. d., of
Springfield, III. The closing talk was 10y
atty to Christ Through Christian Endeav-
Or" by Rev. Sylvanus Stal, d. d., of
Philadelphia. Pa. An open parliament, led
by Rev. c. S. Trump. Martinsburg, w. Va,
followed by songs and prayer, concluded
the meeting
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RALLY|NG IN THEIR CHURCHES

must be done in the churches. while the
Christian EndeavoD movement aroused the
religious spirit in the people.
The second address on this general topic
was on the thought, &c. E. Local Organiza-
items Allow Thorough Denominational
Training" by Rev. w. G. Fennell of Meri-
den, Cofih
Rev. w. H. Geiswert of Galesburg, ILL.,,
spoke next of christian Endeavor and the
Christian Culture Courses He said that
loyalty to the church requires intelligence,
which can best be fostered by the work Of
the c. E. societies.
The addresses were here broken in upon
by the singing Of the hymn. 1.-The Banner
of the Cross
The next three addresses were on the
general topic. "Interdenominational Spirit
ual Fellowship" the first being by President
B. l.. Whitman of Columbian University.
who talked on THE Invisible Church a
Baptist Doctrine" He said that this was
true because it was a fundamental Chris
tian doctrine, and he gave seven PROPOSE
uons, as follows, as the basis of his belief:
First, the unseen is more important than
the seen; second, the development of the
unseen Is natural process; third, in order
to get the life of a man who Is developing
you must take his past and present in order
to obtain his future; fourth, the same thing
Is true in the life of the community or the
nation; fifth. that principle also underlies
the work OF the church: sixth, variation
OF task does not mean a change Of purpose,
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pleasing manner.

pleasing manner. There was also a pro-
fusion OF flowers and plants set about
the pulpit. In an eloquent manner the
pastor Of the church, the Rev. e. Drewitz,
greeted the young people, dwelling upon
the purposes and aims Of the Christian
Endeavor societies. AS the chairman of
Detroit introduced the speakers in a very
happy manner, and the speakers were
listened to with much pleasure and profit.
The singing was quite q feature of the
occasion. Among those who participated
in the meeting were the Rev. Mr.. Yeager
of Brooklyn. Rev. g. A. Kind of Law
renceburg. Ind; Rev. G. Berner of Buff
ciated German snc,et;es ce Rev o 'Se Sc,,anse
of Baltimore, Mr. Koenig. Miss Eckhart
of Buffalo. F. c. Domer of Cleveland. AL
pert Durr Of Cleveland, Miss Hummel.
Milwaukee; Miss Neuhaus and Miss Alt
mannsperger Of this city.
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their devotion to their Presbyterianism was
to give all their loyalty and activity to the
advancement of their home churches. He
wanted to see broader evangelizing spirit
among Presbyterians. Their home and for
eign missions would know no more debts
He closed with an eloquent peroration of
Christian Endeavor, and was applauded
loudly and long.
DR.. Stewart of Harrisburg made a strong
address in behalf Of loyalty to the church,
and, after singing, Rev. John L. Withrow
DID, OF Chicago moderator of the last
Presbyterian General Assembly, was intro
duced by DR.. Service. DR.. Withrow was
greeted with applause, and thousands rose
to do him honor.
He created enthusiasm when he said the
Presbyterians had anticipated the Declara-
ticn of Independence. The Mecklenburg
declaration of 1775 was made by Presbyter-
ians, Huguenotc, Scotch Highlanders, Irish
and few Puritans. In its leaders 1t was
mighty. There was no need of being
ashamed Of Calvin. Il don't swallow the
gentleman of Geneva whole" he remarked
but take him like fish. eat the flesh and
remove the bones"
If Calvin was earth, he declared, he
would set many people right. In conclusion
DR.. Withrow proudly alluded to the num-
Der OF Presbyterians who had occupied the
White House and other high places in Off
cial life.
Rev. DR.. Robt. F. Coyle of Oakland. CaI
followed, and made strong plea for pres
byterian Endeavorers to take their Chris
tian1ty into politics and purify local, state
and national government by selecting wise
honest and God-fearing officers to conduct
public affairs.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Coyles address
Er. Service called on DR.. Teunis S. Ham
lin to preside, and offered resolutions re-
citing the necessity of supporting church
interests and particularly the missions
The Presbyterian Home Mission he said
was staggering under a debt of $500. 600
The resolutions then declared that the
of the rallv
terian society of Christian Endeavor should
make contribution to the Presbyterian
Home Mission of at least 25 cents each
member, the contribution to be taken up
the first week in November. They were
passed with enthusiastic unanimity and the
rally closed.
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greater than all denominations. Yet We do
well to honor the denomination of which
we, who are gathered in this hall, are rep
resentatives. Each denomination has its
glory which we gladly conceie, nor do we
care to set our glory over against that of
others in any effort to make ours appear
the greater. Yet the faith of the pilgrim
fathers. the faith Of historic New England,
the faith which first wrought out in affairs
of church, the spirit Of democracy and fra
ternity which characterize our government
will be worthy of glory so long as We re-
spect our own past. or so long as We love
and maintain government of the people,
for the people and by the people.
"It is two hundred and twenty-five years
since the Mayf1ower dropped anchor in Ply
mouth harbor. Perhaps there will be no
gathering between the oceans this year
that may more fifty count itself a celehra-
ton of that event than this oo ocas.on 1t is
one hundred years since the beginning Of
Ohio, which may be counted the beginnings
of the extension of Congregationalism west
ward. The founding of Marietta was 4 ew
landing Of the Mayfiower. The ordinance
of 1877 was a new Interpretation of The
compact in the Mayfiower's cabin"
Other Speakers.
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CANADIAN PREsBYTERIANs.

1t was a good-natured though earnest
denominationai rally, thai OF the Canadian
Endeavorers of the Presbyterian faith yes
terday afternoon at the Fourth Presbyter-
ian Church, 9th street and Grant place
The attendance was not noticeably large,
but those present took unusual in
terest in the proceedings, and the meet
ing was by no means a loss of time. Rev.
A. J.. Geggie of Truro, Novo Scotia, acted
as presiding officer. and after prayer and
the singing of several hymns, Mr.. Duncan
Clarke. president of the Toronto Christian
Endeavor Union, was introduced Mr.
Clarke made a scholarly address. speaking
of the educational side of Christian En-
deavor work. He was followed 10y Rev
William Laird of Campbellford, Ontario
whose subject was, How to Strengthen
the Life and Influence of Our Society" The
proposition stated, ne said, is divided into
two classes: First. by the cultivation of
deeper modern enthusiasm, and second ty
an open attitude of mind to the truth.
After few words by Rev. Mr.. Reed Of
the Quebec province. Montreal the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted:
I'VE, the Christian Endeavorers of the
Canadian Presbyterian Church. convened in
the city of Washington. at our deno:niaa-
t.o.al rally during the international Chris
tan Endeavor convention, would record
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THE MENNONITE.

The Christian Endeavor delegates of the
dist Episcopal Church, corner of 10Th and
b streets southwest, in large numbers
yesterday afternoon to take part in the
Mennonite rally.
Rev. N. b. Grubb, DID,, of Philadelphia,
Pa. acted as chairman of the meeting
The first speaker was Rev. IL. J. kreh-
biel, from Trenton. Ohio His subject was
Benefits of tine Christian Endeavor Move
ment in Connection With the Mennonite
Church." and during mis- discourse he
enumerated most of the important bene-
fits.
Miss Annie ]. Allebach then read an
excellent paper, detailing the General
Benefits of Christian Endeavor Work"
Owing to the absence Of Rev. %. S.
Krieple of Pennsburg Pa, his subject
was not heard, and the time set aside for
him was occupied by Mesrs. kruse and
Meschter, representatives from the same
city, who gave testimony.
AS w. S. Gottschall of Schwenkville
Pa, has found it necessary to return home
by Sunday, on which day he has been as
signed subject, he arranged TO exchange
with Rev. A NJ. Fretz, who was to be q
speaker yesterday afternoon.
DIR. Lands of Perkasie, Pa, read an ad-
dress on Zeal in the Lords Work.
The last speaker was Miss Ida Oyerholt
Who took the place of Rev. ii. L. krehbiel
from Oberlin, Ohio, because of the latter's
absence. Her paper on THE Right Place"
was full of interest.
Rev. William l.. Locke. pastor of the
Mr. w. H. PhIllabahr was called upon for
he closing
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corrupt and corrupting literature. The
elder Pliny was wrong when he declared
that there 10 no book so bad but that some
part may be read with care from beginning
to end. books in which sin is gilded and
crime made attractive. 1t Is reported that
works Of impure and trashy character to
the number Of 2QQ,0 600 are annually issued
from New York city alone. These are foes
to society. to all spheses sx 4 ahd realms Let
Christian Endeavorers spread abroad fine.
ennobling literature to counteract this bane-
full influence. Let choice libraries be estab-
lished, choice books be distributed, and
thus choice characters be formed.
4. The organized, legalized, demonized
liquor traffic. OF all our national curses this
is the basest, dreadful poisonous upas
tree. striking its roots deeper and deeper
in the soil of American life and spreading
its branches wider and wider over the field
of American society. 1t is the worst ally
of the devil for the degradation of the body
the qualification Of the mind, the leftover
Ing of the will, the destruction Of the spirit
Let every Christian Endeavorer, the world
over. pledge high, heroic allegiance to every
agency that battles legitimately for the
demolition Of this curse. Pray against 1t,
fight against it, preach against it, vote
against it, and sooner or later we shall con-
Quer 1t through the goodness of God and the
awakened conscience of the American peo
pie.
At the conclusion Of this talk the meeting
came to an end with the singing of
America
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CHRISTIAN.

The rally Of Christian Endeavorers be-
longing to the churches Of the Christian
Church, which was held yesterday after
noon at Grace Baptist Church, 9th and D
streets southeast, was one of the most in
teresting Of the meetings held since the
convention began, ami brought together
delegates from every section of the coun-
try. Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Mass
achusetts. Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio.
Maryland and the District of Columbia
were the most largely represented, but
there were also delegates In attendance
from Texas. Missouri and other distant
states.
Rev. P. A. Kennedy of Albany, n. Y,
was called to the chair, and a call of the
roll showed that among the prominent
workers present were the Revs. George W.
Merrill Of Westerly. r. L.; Rev. c. A.
Conybear of Masonett, Mass; Rev. A Will
liams of Lynn. Mass, and others.
Mr.. Kennedy told many interesting Incl
dents connected with the organization OF
Christian Endeavor societies in the various
conferences of the Disciples of Christ IN
various parts Of the country.
AT the request of Chairman Kennedy,
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DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.

The rally OF the Disciples Of Christ COM
menced promptly at O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon. The meeting was an especially
enthusiastic and interesting one from be-
ginning to end. and the Christian Church
on Vermont avenue above n stree,, where
the rally was held. was crowded before the
hour for commencing.
Rev. Lloyd Darsie of Buffalo. n. Y. pre-
sided. and the service opened with prayer
scripture and some rouslng Endeavor
hymns, sung by the congregation, with the
aid of the church organ and choir.
Rev. Mr. DarsIe gave brief Introductory
talk He hkened the coming of the En-