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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
BAY FULL OF MELONS,
Boys Go Without the Ache
Producing Green
Fruit.
Billy Jordan Makes a Raid and Strews
the Brine With Very Melan.
cho.y Lot.

Forth Jared Billy Jordan. Market In
spector, yesterday. Springy was his step
and alert all his senses. Dull and
1uiescent lay 800 watermelons in the zone
OF vegetation extending southwark from
Pacific street and eastward from Sansome.
The planets were in favorable conjunction
and led the Market Inspector onward. In
the 800 watermslons were the garnered
aches Of 5000 small boys. ten to the melon,
now latent but ready to put themselves in
active evidence-the aches and the boys.
The sad sea waves washed laz lily against
the piers, whereto were moored stern
wheel steamers from sup the river" The
boats were laden with so many melons
that the 800 containing aches never wou Id
be missed.
:. Early in his life Billy Jordan was young.
Years sat upon him lightly for he was
then slim. He ate, drank and was merry
with the fullness of the earth and his
digestion and general health were AA1,
Lloyd's rating. He was fond OF water
melons and very likely knew that the best
melons always grow in the middle OF the
lot, long distance from the fence. At all
events he learned how to submit melons to
the ''rettler test" He could shake melon
and guess the number of seeds and divine
vi A3iO A4ho ohN VIZ lsCt-
centage OF saccharine in the delicious pink
pulp. He became an expert with an inter-
State reputation in both Georgia and Ala
bama, the old-time domain par excellence
OF the watery fruit.
The story in this is that Billy Jordan
and the 500 wilted wstermelons yesterday
came together with the certainty OF at
traction attending the magnet and the
needle. The melons shrank from official
observation with inward consciousness of
their own unworthiness. They knew. in
point OF fact, that they were back NUM-
pers When they were broken open they
were not only insipid; they contained
each an invitation to Jamaica ginger and
painkiller dance. They reeksd with NIL
crooes ana microcosms and things, and
when they were discovered they faded 70
shrimp pink. So 500 melons were thrown
In the bay and bobbed serenely seaward
on the ebb tide.
One hundred small boys tried to scoop
them In with nets or to spear them under
wharves, but the fruit lodged success
iuiiy-most of it. But late last night
twenty children sat up with cramps and
twenty families made night OF it. II
Billy Jordan had not acted the number
WOULD nave been multiplied many time
ihe fruit was collected in various places
Tor condemnation. The word has gone
iortn that IN San Francisco none but the
pest watermelons ''need apply" for con-
sumption.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
THE DEMANDS OF ADOR.
Union Painters Desire Several
Changes Made in the
State Laws.
To Protect Life and Limb and Regu.
late The Sanitation Of
Houses.

At meeting of the Painters Union last
evening Secretary Busse was directed to
address letter to Labor ommissioner
Fitzgerald recommending several changes
in the labor laws of the State, and asking
his assistance in having the same put into
effect at the meeting of the next Legis-
lature. The first desired is "life and
limb law" similar to the law of New York
and several other Eastern States. Under
this law contractors are compelled to pro-
vide their workmen with good staging,
strong ropes ard hooks and secure blocks.
The contractors in addition are made liable
for all damages arising from neglect in
this matter.
In this City, the painters say, man are
compelled to risk their lives on old rotten
ropes and tackle that is unsafe. The
painters also want an official inspector of
all tackle used by painting contractors.
eight-hour law, the present being faulty
and imperative. All State work they de-
sire to be done by the day instead of on
contracts, which give contractors an op-
portunity to overwork and underpay their
men.
Another desired feature is the enactment
of a sanitary law which will compel con-
tractors to scTape and thoroughly clean
all walls before repapering, whitening or
tinting. The present practice is TO put
layer after layer OF paper, whitening and
other materials over the old coats, thereby
confining and harboring all germs OF dis
ease that may adhere to the walls.
An effort will also be made TO secure the
Commissioner aid in revising and
amending the mechanics lien law, which,
it is claimed, is ut present so full OF loop
holes that the mechanic does not secure
any benefits therefrom. The Painters
Union will meet at 915S Market street, in
the Labor Bureau Associations hall, after
August l.
The Granite-cutters' Union last even
ing appointed DR.. Helms as the attending
physician for mem bers of the union and
their families. 1t wss decided to keep up
the agitation against contractors having
| the work of furnishing stone done at the
quarries. The cutters want the rock
dressed here. The members have great
hopes that Contractor A. McLenan will
secure the big Golden Gate Park stone
contract, as he promised to have all the
| finishing done in the park instead of at
his;Quarries in Modesto.
| The metal-roofers expect their charter,
which will make the local union a mem
Der of the International Association of
Tin and Sheet Iron Workers, when the
| body holds its next meeting. The roofers
| have given ali contractors sixty days no
tice that on and after August they will
demand an advance of so cents a day on
their wages, and will not work for less.
From the attitude of the bosses the roofers
expect that their demand Will be COM
piled with without trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Old Friends Installation.

Norman Hall, on Bush street. was crowded
last night on the occasion of the installation
OF the newly elected officers of the Society of
Old Friends. The exercises were very inter
esting and the speeches of the outgoing and
incoming officers eloquent and appropriate.
The following named officers were installed:
President, Thomas Sawyer; irst vice president,
DR., F. F. LORD; second vice-president, E. F. Lor-
tary, w. A. Sc0llay; treasurer Charles Metzier;
first sergeant-at-arms, Martin Lindell: second
sergeant-at-arms, Mark Ettling; marshal, NJ
C.. Brydges;- master of ceremonies, Theo-
dore G. Cockrill; attorney, ]. ]. Coffey;
director OF amusements, Harry Nieman;
chaplain Judge r. H. Taylor; commissary,
p. II. Hink; assistant com missary, e.. G. But
ler; organ1st, Professor w. V. Plise; medical
examiner, DR.. B. II. Baum eister; druggist, d.
P. Rossi; undertaken, c. J. B. Meszler; grave
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

been on q visit. combining social calls on
his friends IN Wall street and the whole
sale and manufacturing districts with
business. He felt fatigued after the jour
ney, bat was ready to discuss questions of
vital interest to San Francisco and indeed
the Pacific Coast at large.
Mr.. Raphael is keen observer, who
looks at questions involving commerce
and finance from the point of view of an
intelligent merchant and a student of
political economy. What he had to say
lass night in the way of criticism, the di
rect result of his observations in the
centers of trade and finance of the coun-
try, was full of interest.
More than ever before Mr.. Raphael was
impressed with the absolute necessity of
San Franciscans bestirring themselves for
self-preservation, and this was the logical
conclusion of clear, intelligent andsound
reasoning.
"My trip to New York" he said, while
adjusting himself to an easy-chair in his
residence. out on Clay street, "was to
study the situation and to see how we can
better our trade interests in California.
While conferring with an intimate friend
OF mine-a banker on Wall street-about
Pacific Coast affairs. he said to me: You
are letting slip the commerce of the Pa
cific through lack of energy on your part
to retain trade that was once yours
"We have always bad the Central
American trade, also of the Orient and
the Antipodes. Our best field Is the vet
undeveloped commerce of Japan-the new
era dawning for Japan. The East is
rapidly making bids for this trade, but as
we have the port we should make the
greatest efforts, and our Chamber of Com
merce should dIlate on it and fight for it. ~
Have you heard of the proposed line of
Japanese steamers TO San Diego?"
Mr.. Raphael opened his eyes wide and
appeared astonished. The news was told
in THE CALL few days before, and he
had not heard it, having been on his way
home.
There it is againi'' he exclaimed,
bringing his closed hand down on one
arm Of the chair. "Our Chamber of Com
merce should take this matter up at once
and act on it promptly. San Francisco
should be the port for 3his line of steam
ers. We should not let the trade of the
Pacific slip through our hands at anv
price. But this is the way 1t has been in
CaIifornia-let everything pass through
our fingers, expecting some good fairy to
come with mystic wand to bring pros
perity. There is no port in the world like
San Francisco. It is the second in i'm
portance as port of entry in the United
States; bnt unless we are careful We'll lose
the second place. Notwithstanding all
the dullness. trade is better here than in
Chicago or New York comparatfvelv
"The principal thing we have before us
to-day is to further trade interests be-
tween San Francisco and Central Ameri-
can and Oriental ports. And the sooner
this is taken up ard committees appointed
the better it will be for this coast. Old
Californian methods must be abandoned /;
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
POLO PLAYERS CHALLENGE.
The Caiifornia Club Ready to Meet the
LurIines.

LurIines.
In response to the challenge issued last
week by the Lurline Swimming Club to
play any other amateur swimming club of
the Pacific Coast polo for the ]. D..
Spreckels trophy the California Swim
ming Club is out with an acceptance. The
polo team of the California Club comprises
Captain r. B. Cornell; forward, Otto
Schultz; forward, L. Cooper; center. w.
f. Huntington; left back, w. f. Atkin.
son; right back, f. Spsrrowe; goaLkeeper,
L. Hasshagen; right guard, G. Harrison; (;
left guard, Q. Kahn.
r. B. Cornell is acknowledged to be one
of the best polo players on the Pacific
Coast He has distinguished himself as a
long-distance swimmer and as a high and
fancy diver. He says he is willing to meet
j. a. Geddes. captain of the Lurline Polo
Club, for mile championship.
{. Kahn is the heaviest man in the team.
He weighs 275 pounds and no one dares to
go near him when he has the ball for fear
he will drown him.
Lot Cooper holds the distinction of being
the best high and fancy diver on the
coast.
The California Swimming Club is will
ing to match young Horthorn against Dan
Renear of the Lurline for 100 yards for
the championship of the Pacific Coast
l.. Hasshagen, native son, is the
amateur champion at seventy-fve yards,
his record being 425z seconds. He uses an
odd sailor overland stroke of great power.
He Is also high ana fancy diver.
w. +. Huntington is a fine long-dis-
tance, deep-sea swimmer, and is power
ful polo player.
T. Sparrowe, w. F. Atkinson and c.
Harrison are all distinguished polo players
and are confident that they can win the
Gun.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Congressman Mcguire and DR..
Law to Be Among the
Speakers.
AN EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT.
Ralph E. Hoyt, Veteran Journalist,
Arrives Fresh Prom the Della.
ware Campaign.

The single-taxcrs are preparing to begin
a campaign in this State to educate the
people IN single-tax principles.
Ralph E. Hoyt of Los Angeles, veteran
journalist, just returned from Delaware,
where he spent nearly two months in
studying and reporting the recent single
tax movement in that State, arrived at
the Baldwin yesterday from the south.
"I have come here" he said, ''to see
Congressman Mcguire, whose acqusint-
ance formed recently in Delaware while
I was engaged as correspondent for the
Los Angeles Herald and the Chicago
Record My visit is purely on political
business. am here to have conference
with Judge Mcguire and Joseph Leggett
in the interest of the siugIe.tax move
ment.
Meetings will very soon be held in this
City, in Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento
and Santa Rosa, at which Mcguire Will be
one of the speakers. l shall tell what is
going on in Delaware, where l did some
campaign work IN addition to my writing.
''Dr. r. s. Law of San Francisco, bnt
now in Montana on his way from the
East, will soon be here, and he, too, will
speak at these meetings.
"It is purely an educational movement
that is contem plated. No ticket is con-
templated-that is, so far as know, for
have not yet talked with the others about
the best plan to pursue.
I'VE want to convince the people of the
logic of our principles, which are not par
tisan, but purely economic.
''One of the chief ideas in view is to
impress the citizens of California with the
advantage and the fairness of local
option.
"As for myself, am not partisan pol.
itician. l was Republican, but I am
single-taxer and act independently. How
many single-taxers there are in the United
States do not know. 1 could not even
hazard a guess; but l venture to say that
if census of single-taxers were taken
their number would surprise the natives"
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
HE WANTS DAMAGES.
Charles Arms Files n Suit Against
Louise Schwegler.

Louise ScnWegler.
Charles Arms. tailor, 402 Jones street,
has turned the tables upon Louise Schweg-
Ter, who swore out q warrant on Tuesday
for his arrest on the charge of grand lar
ceny for stealing her gold watch and chain
from her trunk while she was in the French
Hospital.
Yesterday morning Attorney Riley, on
behalf of Arms. filed suit in the Justices
court against the young woman, claiming
S43 damages to his carpets and bedding
while she was sick in his house.
Attorney Riley then waited upon Judge
Conlan and asked that the grand larceny
warrant should be held over until the case
in the Justices Court was decided. The
gold watch and chain were held by him
under a garnishee order. The Judge
granted the request.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Transfer pamaSs suit.

Another suit for damages resultant upon
superintendent Winnings absurd transfer rules
which were in force two months ago, was filed
yesterday. Frederick Wagner, who, on May
70, was elected from Castro-street Car at the
corner OF Market and Mason streets for ia fling
to exchange transfer check for a transfer,
and who was subsequently arrested on q
charge OF assaulting the Ger conductor, prays
that he be awarded $4,000 damages for being
elected from the car and $25, 900 damages for
malicious prosecution.
AT the trial in the Police Court, Wagner was
acquitted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Killing Diseased Cows.

The health authorities proceeded with the
killing of the cows OF the Swiss Alpine Dairy
yesterday eight head being slaughtered and ex-
amined to see that the Government tubercalin
test had been correct in the showing made The
autopsy in each case proved beyond q doubt
that every COW condemned was diseased A
fine bull killed with the rest was the least af-
fected. The slaughtering will go on until the
entire thirty-eight cows are killed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

digger. Aaron Meyer; photographer, william
ors-R. p. Lewis, Phil Hartman; carver at
oullshead breakfast, James Packer; past presi-
dent, j. A. Johnson; executive committee
John Diemer, Judge Robert Ferral Theo q.
Cockrill, Ernest Heymans, Judge A. Laidlaw,
c. w. Childs, P. II. Hink, Edwin Lewis, Judge
George H Bahrs
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
A Very Serious Question That
Demands Prompt Action
at Any Price.
WHAT HE SAW IN THE EAST
The Enterprising Merchant Discusses
Opportunities and Imminent
Dangers.

Julius w. Raphael, president of Ra-
phaeps (incorporatedl, the Kearny-street
clothing establishment, returned last
night from New York. where he had
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
K'KAY viNDICATED.

He Is to Return to Yokohama on Thurs
day Next.
Thomas D. Mckay. the joint agent at
Yokohama, Japan, of the Southern Pa
cihc Company, the Union Pacific and the
Chicago and Northwestern railroads and
of the Pacific Mail and Occidental and
Oriental steamship companies, is to return
In good standing and with full approval of
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
The Divorce Cnurt.

Otto Crossfeld was yesterday granted d.
yyorce from Addie NJ. Crossfeld because Of the
latter's willful desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

NEW TO-DAY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23
CROSS HILL NOTES.

The exhibition at the close of the
term OF the Gross Hill High School be-
gan on Thursday night, 4th Of June
The exercises consisted OF dialogues,
charades, recitations and music. On
Friday, the 9Th there, were some exhi-
bition of the children as to their stu
dies and followed by a most admirable,
we'll chosen and well delivered address
by O. @. Featherstone, Esq. Then
came the picnic dinner, which was
fully equal to the reputation Of Cross
Hill In that line and you know that
the reputation of Gross Hill for good
eating Is of drst-class order. After
dinner Rev. j. Il. Jacobs made q most
admirable address on the subject of
'progress." He handled his subject
well and was listened to with interest
by the audience.
On Friday night the exercises were
very interesting consisting of dia-
logues and short dramas and drills by
the pupils and fine music. The music
was presided over by Miss Theresa
Davenport our own accomplished mu-
stefan. The Principal then made the
announcement of prizes and the first
prize was awarded to l.. f. McSwain.-
The second to Miss Annie Grant, the
third to Miss May Parks. Thus closed
o year of prosperity for Cross Hill
High School.
We have had fine rains and crops are
looking well.
SCRIBE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23
Irby's Withdrawal.

Senator Irby, as he withdraws from
the Senatorial race, carries with him
to private life q large share of public
respect. He is stronger in defeat than
he has ever been in victory. 1t is due
to the fact that 1t was not In him to de-
mean and humble himself constantly
before a bullying boss that his retire
ment is forced. The man in Irby has
come out. Some OF. rs have opposed
him, sharply, acrimonioasly. Now we
are ready to let bygones he bygones.
We believe that in this withdrawal he
has acted with dignity. An exhibition
Of spite at his old friends might have
been pleasing to us Of the opposition
but it.would have only provoked a sheer
at Irby's expense. Senator Irby has
risen higher in public life than he can
hope to rise again. The chances are a
hundred to n against his returning
at any time to the senate and a smaller
office would have nothing to tempt him.
The chance is before bin to win the
regard of his own peopi> ne a private
citizen. He has made a good start.
We wish him well.-Charleston Post.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23
EDEN DOTS.

Mr.. Charlie Brooks and his sis
ter, Miss Sallie have closed their
respective schools and are now en-
joying a vacation at home.
Our neighborhood is now bright
ened by the presence Of Miss Es-
telle Babb, who has been attend
ing the Graded Schools in Laurens.
We expect soon to have the
pleasure of seeing Miss Emma
Owens, who is now attending the
Greenville Female College, back in
our neighborhood again.
The Eden Literary Society had
an interesting debate on the nisih {.
of the 9Th inst. Mr.. Jvnn Brooks,
of Laureas, has kindly donated a
large lamp to this Society and the
Society has purchased a other, so
we are not troubled for lack of
light.
Mr.. Hossie Mahaffey, n of our
most promising young men, is at
tending the summer school for
teachers in L%aurens.
Prof. j. e.. Alexander has given
his school a vacation, but will begin
again In a short time In order to
finish out his term.
The Rabun Greek Sunday School
Is preparing to celebrate Children's
Day on the 18th Saturday in this
month, June 9th 100. There will be
recitations, speeches and music
AS the exercises are expected to
continue longer than a half day,
there will be dinner on the grounds.
MI. w. e. Mahaffey has a very
promising watermelon patch.
We seem to be needing rain. Gar
dens and upland corn are suffering.
Cotton Is looking we'll.
You KNOW.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23
Resolutions of Resnect.

At the June meeting of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, our Heavenly Father has
been pleased to remove forever from
us Miss Mary Greer, a devoted mem
Der of our society, therefore be it
Resolved, By the members of above
society that we feel profoundly be-
reaved in the death of one so tenderly
endeared to us all. We cannot ade-
quately express our sadness and sorrow
in the presence OF this sudden event
which takes from the walks of life and
from Jul Missionary cause, one so
young and so lovely; one whose young
and innocent life was so full Of hope
and promise. We, as sisters, mourn
for her as o loving, beloved member,
whom we shall see nc more on earth.
Resolved, That a blank page in our
minute book be ascribed to her mem
DRY.
Resolved, That we extend to her be-
reaved parents and family our sincere
sympathy with them in their great
bereavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be sent her parents.
Mrs. NJ. A. BALE,
Mrs. G. d. MoSELEY,
Mrs. A. f. SHERARD.
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23

Ben L.. Parsons was shot and
killed by Clarence Long Monday
near Woodruff. A negro reported
that he and Parsons were riding on
a wagon and meeting Long, Par.
SON requested him not to interfere
with his hands any more. Long
said he would if he wished to do so.
They began to quarrel and Parsons
dismounted. The negro said he
went on, but hearing a shot in a
short time he returned and found
Parsons dead having been shot by
Long. Perry Long married a
widow Drummond, Parsons mar
ried her daughter. So Clarence
Lon" vas a half brother of Mrs.
Parsons, being the son of Perry
Long. There was no eye witness to
the affair. Long says that Parsons
attacked him and took his gun from
him and fred it off and then
thrashed him. After that Long
says he reloaded his gun aud when
he got 1t ready Parsons made for
him again when he shot him.
There were several persons work
ing on the farms a few hundred
yards away. Some of them heard
only one report of a gun; others
think they heard other Shots
Parsons was shot in the heart
Long was arrested and lodged in
jail Tuesday.--The Spartan.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-06-23
Clinton locals.

Mr.. Cad NJ. Bailey, who recently
graduated from Davidson College, ar
rived at his home here Saturday.
Miss Jennie Nash is home from
Converse College to spend the summer
vacation.
Mr.. Clande Nash arrived home yes
terday from Wofford College.
Messrs. John III. Peake and Eb F,
Copeland are homo from Erskine Col
lege.
Miss Mary Bailey is home from the
Lucy Cobb Institute, Athens, Ga.
Student l., d. Bray left last week for
Paris Mountain, where he will take a
special course In Theology, under the
able tutorship OF Rev. NJ. Holmes.
President w. r. Richey of the Lau-
rens Telephone Exchange, came down
on Monday to assist President Biakely
in adjusting the Clinton phones.
Miss jamie b. Duckett, who has been
teaching In Virginia, for the past sew
erai months, arrived at her home here
Tuesday--Clinton Gazette.