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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
GROW TIL OF THE
BONUS SYSTEM
Merchants Divided in Opin-
ion Regarding the Stamp
Business.
Some Oppose, Some Defend It
and Some View It With
Indifference.
An Opinion That It Keeps Trade
From Crossing the Bay to
San Francisco.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
sos Broadway, Dec. 5.
The merchants of Oakland are just about
equally divided regarding the merits of
giving premiums 10 their customers and
Of conducting bonus systems in their en-
deavors to increase trade. a canvass
among the leading storekeepers in the
city to-day showed plainly that some are
heartily in favor of giving presents to the
holders of lucky mum bers. and similar
proceedings, while oihersconde every
thing that is at all suggestive of no. being
legitimate.
On the one hand are merchants who
have taken out q mem bership in a STAN p
exchange. They give a percentage of the
purchases to all customers in stamps, and
these stamps are redeemable for goods at
the exchange. 7 he merchants take men,
berships in the exchange and pay from 5
to 10 per cent for the privilege. 1t has
suddenly reac he'd large proportions, and
al the last meeting of the Merchants EX-
change the matter was taken up and
heartily condemned.
One of the members of the Merchants
Exchange denounced the system as one
OF eXtortion, and wanted an ordinance
passed forblddlng such proceedings in
this city.
Other merchants are found who are in
favor OF the system, and declare that by
practlclng II people are prevented from
going to San Francisco to trade.
There are also other merchants who take
a view different from those who favor or
who oppose it. They declare that it is
unjust and impol!tiC to do anything seek
ing to curb the enterprise of tradesman.
They declare that he should be at liberty
to do everything that he feels inclined to
do. provided it be legal.
81 neither approve nor disapprove of
the gift system" said one of Oakland 8
largest merchants to-day, but if it is GO
ing TO keep business here or to stimulate
business by all means let it be under
stood. Every body wants to attract Gus
tom, and L cannot see why q man.who
puts brass band in his store is any differ
ent In principle from one who spends the
money he would pay the musicians in
gifts for his customers. There is alto
merchants of Oakland. They are always
fighting among themselves instead of
standing together. and any attempt to
pass restrictive ordinance regarding the
gift system viii meet with great opposi-
ton. and, in my opinion, will be illegal.
The public of oakland is an intelligent
public. You can't fool it cas- ly. These
matters may prevail for time, but they
can be depended upon to adjust them
selves. Customers soon find ont when
merchants take advantage of them in any
form whatever, and are quick to punish
offenders"
At the next meeting of the Merchants
Exchange the matter will be further dis
cussed, especially as a great effort is now
being made to largely extend the stamp
system.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
GIRLS PLAY BALL.
Young Ladies of Mills College and
Oakland High School in Com
petitfOn.

OAKLAND. Dec. 4.-The young ladies
OF Mills College and of the Oakland High
School played an exciting game OF basket
ball this morning on the college grounds
which resulted in a score of to 2. The
Oakland girls played fast game and sur
prised the college girls in the first few
minutes, but they rallied quickly and were
able 10 keep the visitors from beating
them.
The game was a result of Oh aIIenge
from the city girls when thew learn ed tn at
the Lick School girls of Sa Francisco had
been defeated several weeks ago. The
visitors arrived shortly before 8 o'clock
a.-d were given a cordial greeting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05

Board of HEALTH.

ALAMEDA, DEC. 5-The Board OF
Health met at 8 O'Clock last night and
transacted consiGera bic business. The re-
port OF the health office showed 20 deaths
in November, of which 1 was suicide.
tuberculosis claimed five victims, the re-
mainder being DIVIDED among various
other ailments. To off ct this there were
IA births. TIE average death rate OF the
city at the ratio of last month would be 10
to the 1000 per annum.
The Veterinary Inspector reported that
be had made 127 luberculln test, with II
reactions.
John w. Brown of Milpitas wanted to
sell milk here, but did not want to have
DR.. Carpenter make the tests. He had had
some OF his cows tested by some one else,
and said that he killed and ate one whic h
had been condemned, and she never saw
better meat in his life" This was proof
positive 10 him that the tuberculin test
was of no use.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
SEARCHING FOR SWEETSER,
A Reward offered for the Body of
the Missing Man.

A Reward offered for the Body of
the Missing Man.
reward of 5000 is offered for the recoy-
cry of the body of a. T. Sweetser, the
missing president of the Cordelia Wilma
Company, and further reward of $50 is
offered Tor any trace of the boat in which
Sweetser was last seen while fishing eff
Lime Point. Sweetser a week ago yester-
day hired boat at Sausaiito and went
fishing alone in the bay. He was seen
Just before he tide turned on the ebb off
Lime Point sitting in his boat read ing.
From that moment all trace OF him is lost
and his friends and relatives believe he
was carried out to sea by the tide.
1t is hoped by them that the missing
ian and the boat were picked up by
SON outward bound vessel, anu thew are
now anxlously waiting to hear IRON all
the vessels that left the harbor on Satur-
day and Sunday last. Several sailing yes
sells bound to coast ports and the steamer
Rio de Janerlo for the Orient by way Of
Honolulu are the ones now depended
upon to give news OF his safety Tue
fishermen of :he bay have searched aIon g
the coast and out as far as .he Fafallones
for several days in hopes OF winning the
rewards, but so far without success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
RECEIVED THE MONEY.

Council Members Desire to Know the
Mode of Estimating Receipts.
OAKLAND, Dec. 4.--The finance CON-
mittee of the City Council is in receipt o +
check and the following letter, which
does not fully meet their expectations:
In accordance with resolution 3,462 of the
City Council, inclose you herewith This com
panys check for $6 o. being in payment of
one-quarler of l per cent of the estimated
gross receipts OIL that portion OF the line OF
this company included in said franchise for
the six months ending December l, 1897
Yours very respectfully.
A. L. STONE, Secretary.
They now esire to know what is meant
by he estimated gross receipts, and how
hey were estimated.
Junior Day a Success.
OAKLAND, Dec 4-The ass OF 80 of the
University Of California and their friends
filed the Marlborough Theater full and
oyerflowIng this afternoon. The dram attic
productions OF two of their members, Miss
Margaret Webb and Harold S. Symmes.
were well received. Tho curtain raiser,
"a Fatal Mistake" was the com pc ilion
OF the former, and sThe Duke OF Olden-
burg" of the last named. The acting was
good, several sttonF Characters being pro-
duced. Reno Hutchinson was presid ent
of the uay and Roy Y. Nye chairman.
Adams Haskell Nuptials.
OAKLAND, Dec. 4-Invitations are out
for The marriage of Mr.. John Charles
dams to Miss Ere9estlne Shannon Has
keH, to take place Thursday evening, De-
cember Is b, at st. Lnke's Episcopal
Church, corner of Van Ness avenue and
Clay street, San Francisco. Mr.. Adams
is one of the best known and progressive
citizens of this city. He is the younger
son of Mr.. Edison Adams and a director
in the Farmers AMI Merchants Savings
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Berkeley News Notes.
HOUNDS HUSTLE AFTER HAREs
Lively Sport at Ingleside and the Tai
ent On Top.

As predicted yesterdays coursing at
Ingleside developed all the keen and
troublesome trouble desired. The pup
pies were fast, the old dogs were faster
and at times the hares were faster than
both.
From start to the close the sport was
rare. Occasionally it was exceptionally
rare. For example, the hare ran away from
Gladiator and Confusion and after making
circuit OF the field escaped through the
home starting point.
Another course equally notable was that
between High Born Lady and Sylvanus.
In this the hare ran Gear around the fie al
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
THE ELKs LODGE OF SORROW.

OAKLAND 4-Sunday willie
lodge
tie Mocdonough TheateL The 5 las
exalted
Fine The
ossn
will be
Bechtel
Lizzie Barry Silver
Son Bernics Basel Eth G9rTn and May Cummings
Embr Ethel Carroll Alpha Car
The Temple tenor;
Wike H.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
MADE A RICH HAUL.
Burglars Believed to Have Used an
Expire SIS Wagon to Get Away
With Their Booty,

OAKLAND, Dec. 4.-The tailoring es-
adjustment OF ]. A. Rixon, ii San Pablo
avenue. was broken into last evening and
about $500 worth of cloth stolen. In fact,
the appearance of be house and tie
amo unit of goods LOST would ind icate that
an express-wagon must have been used BY
the burglars.
About thirty pieces of cloth were taken
from The tables ranging in value from So
TO $50 each. The entrance was made by
forcing the lock on the front door.
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Rev. E. A. Woods to Preach.

The pulpit of the First Baptist Church of
this city will be filed to-day by Rev. E. A.
Woods of Phi !adeiph-a, who has been called o
The church hrs been without q pastor siace
the resignation of Rev. NJ. z. Boynton, four
months ago, and there is probability that
DIR. Woods will be called TO the vacant pulpit
DR.. Woods is Il successful church-wor ker, a
popular leader, and his standing in the Bap-
list denomination is Of the highest order He
will preach his first sermon in this city to-
m orrOw morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
Continental League.

An important meeting of the Continental
League is called for next "Wednesday night at
Saratoga Hall. The regular meeting night
has been changed from Tuesday to Wednes-
day at the request OF the more active mem bers
in order that a better attendance may be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05

Following were The sale. in the San Francisco
Flock Board yesterday;
REGULAR MORNING SESSION rcXNEScfSa q:3O
400 Alta ..--04i Sd ChaIiee... % 500 Ovrmu,C7
500 Andes. - q 100 CC&V..l.35 400 Potosi.. 30
90 B&B......5 200 u x C....4ii I0J Union. 81
500 Bullion W I0J Mex % SUI Utah...O 8
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
NEW TO-DAY.
% 4 4 4 y
FOR
COL E)S
that "hang on"
that chang on.

Toe best thing yet.
One dose at the beginning is worth half
a dozen aftezward.
Neglect OF common Cold leads to Grip
I'D lakes o1ger 10 "break up"
1 Head off cold with a dose of '77
Il" relieves cold over night.
No On, dies of Pulmonary disease who
takes III" in time.
att knocks out the Grin.
or nips Cold in the bud.
A 25c vial leads 10 dollar flask; the
economical way of buying II"
Ask for Dr.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases
at your Druggists Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists send 10 Humphreys Med.
Co. cor. William and John streers, Sew YORK
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
TRAGIC ENDING
OF A DBBAUCH
Robert Barrett of North
Berkeley Drinks Car
bolic Acid.
Had Inherited the. Curse of
Insanity and Suicidal
Mania.
I he Grewsome List of self-Destroyers
in the COLLEGE Town Grows
Apace,

BERKELEY, Dec. 4.-Robert Barrett,
"a years of age. an employee in the Thomp-
son Hotel at North Berkeley, com mitted
suicide III morning by swallowing car
bolic acid.
Barrett had been employed for nine
months past at the hotel. which is stu
ated at the corner OF Rose street and
Shattuck avenue. He had asked for
work, saying that he was homeless. and
Mr.. Thompson bad employed him to do
chores and make himself generally useful
about the hotel. This morning George
Schmitt and Peyton Metcalf saw Barrett
staggering down Shattuck avenue from
the direction CT Cordoneces Creek.
When he came 10 the Thompson Hotel
he fell across the threshold of the side
door, at the same time throwing a bottle
on the floor and exclaiming, az We taken
carbolic acid!" DR.. Hoagland was sum-
moned. but three minutes after he arrived
the man was dead.
Barrett had stated TO people at the
hotel at various times that he was 4 native
of Austraiia, and that he had deserted
from the English army. He told them
that both his father and his mother had
committed suicide, his mother at the time
having been Incarcerated in an asylum for
having Killed her son, twin other of
the deceased, in an insane frenzy
Barrett often acted strangely and gave
evidence OF having inherited the curse of
insanity which was in the family.
Al Tobln OF Berkeley met Barrett his
morning on Rose street Barrett acted
strangely at the time and told Tobin that
he was going TO West Berkeley, but would
return in little while and take a long
sleep. Hs was under the influence OF
liquor wnen Tobin met him.
Ine body was removed to the Berkeley
Morgue by Deputy Coroner Streigh;if.
Several tattoo marks were found upon
the dead mans arm, among them the let
ters "E. H." which he had told some
compa Mons were the initials of his sweet
heart, and -. B., !" which he said were
those OF q dead brother. In the dead
bills, each for quart of whisky, and sew
eral rattle tickets.
The inquest will be held Monday morn
ing, and as the deceased has no known
relatives, except a hali-sister at Capetown.
the body will probably be buried by the
county.
Berkeley News Notes.
BERKELEY, Dec. 4-Rev J. A Cruzan of
the North berkeley Congregational Church
will preach tomorrow evening on "The He'll l
Would Shun." The following Sunday even
i Wtn. 99 will speak on THE Heaven Would
The opening of the Berkeley Free Librar y in
lis new quarters has been postponed until the
latter part OF next week on account OF della Y
in the completion OF the building.
subscriptions to the amount OF 1856 for the
park ABOUT BerEetey station have been col
lected. Nearly $500 more is needed. The
railroad has stipulated before beginning i'm
provements on their property that the Town
Trustees take care of the park.
DR.. II. c. Minton VIII preach at the First
Presbyterian Church tomorrow night on
ssMOtivaS of Scotia lit
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
The TidaI Canal Matter.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 5.-Colonel Suffers
report adverse to the tidal canal was the
leading topic of conversation in this city
to-day. There was put one opinion ex-
pressed - that the canal ought TO be
finished. How to Counteract the effect of
Suters report was discussed. and the
only feasible plan that could be suggested
was to influence the authorities nj
Washington to appoint a special COM
mission of engineers 10 make a thorough
examination of the matter and report
what is best in their opinion. 1t is prob
able that steps to this end will be taken
as soon as possible.
of for Mexico.
ALAMEDA, Dec. 5.-Willam and
Thomas Gardner, William Presbry ana
August Pratt, youths from Is 10 II years
OF age, have been saving up their money
for some time with view of making a
wild dash for Mexico and there realizing
independent fortunes. Yesterday they
decided to start, and having laid in a mis-
cellaneous lot of provisions weapons, etc,
they struck Out. But they got no farther
than Sixteenth street, when they were
| overhauled by Officers Keyes and Conrad
and returned to their respective domiciles,
there to receive such arental correction
as best fitted their cases.
Notes.
The Alameda Boating Club will hold its
closing races for the season tomorrow morn
ing on the estuary.
zettes will play game of basebal ut the West
Alameda grounds tomorrow afternoon.
warm game is expected as the clubs are pretty
well matched.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.
Glove in Harness."

Bank as we'll as of the California Develop
ment Company.
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Police Close Poolrooms.

OAKLAND. Dec. 4.-Chief of Police
Lloyd has caused the saloon and cigar
men, who have Deen selling pools on the
races since The opening of the Emeryyille
track to close I'D.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-The Charity ORA
matte Company of the Reliance Athletic
Club will present the gay little farce
Love in Harness Friday and Saturday
evenings next at the Macdonough Thea
ter. 1t promises to he quite society af-
fair, and Will undoubtedly draw large
house.
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REGULAR ,rss1oN-1o:qp.

=, Following were lie ."eA IN the Pacific stock
The times., 1897-05-09

Shortstop NJ Daman, who in a recent game
injured bis leg. C. h Reizenstein viii de-
vote all his time to business, and his play
ing at first base VIII be missed. Capt
Harry King has given up the sport in
which he has so long shoue so brilliantly
and will devote his leisure time to cycling.
Sam We'll, Sid Reizenstein and 3 s. Rich
ards viii organize junior team and viii
be glad to arrange games with mines whose
PLAYERS average seventeen years of age.
The board OF governors viii hold an impor-
tant meeting on Wednesday evening next.
The times., 1897-05-09
WANTS $4,000 A YEAR.
Suit of Mrs. Ba1Iantfne Against Hcr
Former Husband.


New York, May s.-Mabel L. BailantIne
has brought two actions in the supreme
court against her former husband, George
Alexander Ballantine, son of Peter Bal
lantine, il, millionaire brewer of Newark
first, to recover large arrears of alimony
at the rate of 81 2 ZOO a year, and second,
To recover about sic 200 worth of per-
sonai property, which she says he has with
held from her since their separation in
Paris about three years ago.
Young Ba!lantine, who is about thirty
years old, has aDincone of 1000 OF S40,-
600 year The plaintiff was Miss Mabel
Lat!lrop, daughter of Thomas A. Lathrop,
OF Boston, She was married in 1891 Bal
lanJine. since his marriage, has devoted
his time mainly to enjoyment abroad He
Is a lover of horses, skillful driver and
at Paris has become noted for his ex-
pensive turnouts. Soon after the mar
riage the couple went to live In Paris, took
a chateau and entertained extensively
They separated later. The wife SAYS
her husband promised to give her $12 600
a year almony.
Two years ago he sued her for divorce
on the ground of incompatability of tenn
per. In answer, she charged her husband
with cruelty. divorce was granted, how
ever
BalIantine was here from Paris last
summer, and on August 8 last married
Mrs. MIME Howe Parry, a widow, and
daughter ri James g. Chambers, of Ger
mantown. Pa. They were married at the
Hotel Waldorf by the Rev. Dr. HoughtSA.
Ballantine remained here u.ctil last De-
cer..,er. whe2 he ~ent abroad with his
second wife.
The times., 1897-05-09
623 18th St. N. w.
4. A. ROBINSON TO RETIRE
He Is Statistician of the AgricuI-
tural Department
Resignation viii Take Effect on
Hyde TO Succeed Him.

Henry A. Robinson, statistician of the
Agricultural Department, has rendered his
resignation 10 Secretary Wilson, to take
effect on July L and it was accepted uppn
that understanding. This act of Stats
tic:an Robinson was prompted by feel
ing on his part that, owing to his BRYAN
syrnpathies, he would not care TO serve
Under Republican Administration.
He has intended resigning for some
time and Secretary Wilson asked him, 50
long as he intended to resign, to have 1t
go into effect the end of the fiscal wear,
as that would render it much more con-
venient FOR the department
Mr.. Robinson is from Michigan, of which
State he was commissioner of labor I'D
to the first part of 1893, when Secretary
Morton appointed him to hts present
position.
His work in the bureau has been highly
couapli49ented by all Though whose hands
it has passed.
Mr.. Robinson said last night that ne had
no definite plans for the future.
John Hyde. of Nebraska, at present
editor of the Department of Agriculture
Year Book, is to be appointed statistician
in Mr.. Robin sons place. Mr.. Hyde df-
reC.ed the agricultural part OF the last
cers sus, and his work was highly COM
mended by Superintendent of Census Porter
and by other authorities on statistics
He will probably assume charge OF the
office several weeks before the present
statistician's resignation takes effect in
order 20 become acquainted with the routine
OF the bureau.
1t Is rCmored through the department,
however, that Mr.. Hyde's appointment
is only temporary, as Secretary Wilson has
an old college friend slated for the place
eventually.
The times., 1897-05-09
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.
The President Grants Pa rdoDs and
RENTS Some Fines

The following pardons and renIssions
of fines were granted by the President
yesterday:
W. p. Mangum, or North Carolina, Illicit
distilIing; 500 nhe:: remstted
Ennis Thomas OF Virginia, two years
in penftentiary and 500 fine; fine re-
mitted
Fred Hartwell of New York, counte.-
feitiDg: sentenced January %, 1896, TO
one year and six months at Albany and
S25 fire; fine Femlitted
Charles z Afford, OF Georgia, counter
feiting; sentenced April 20, 1896, to two
years in Ohio Peaitentiary. Sentence com
The times., 1897-05-09

rnuted so that his term of imprisonment win
expire June 20, 1897.
w. Thomas or Missouri, ,counterfeiting;
four years Sentence committed Co two
years
W Il Morrison of Missouri, counter
feiting: fOur years Sentence committed TO
two years
j. T. Sparks of Indian Territory larceny;
full aud unconditional pardon.
Island Sparks OF Indian Territory; full
and unconditional pardon.
The times., 1897-05-09
MUNYON'S LIFE CHAMBER
Is the Appliance Depended on to Perform This Benef-
Cent Service for Sufferers from Consumption.
1T HAS NEVER FAILED
Gives Some Measure Relief and the Cure of Bronchial Catarh
One of the Forms of Consumption and Lung
Troubles of Any Kind Catarrh and Asthma
1t Is Wonder Worker


In the agencyo
a cure Discovers
ured bc pt Rheunaa sa.pIa.
Munyon that he png The Iie of the
knows save greatpo
The times., 1897-05-09
Munyon's Static Current Cures Paral-
ysis, stiff Joints, Neuralgia,
Nervous Diseases, and All
Muscular Pains

Pains and aches and neuralgia vanish in
a few minutes: swollen and stiff joints re-
lax and become flexible: paralyzed MUS
cles and nerves regain their powers: weak
backs become strong: female troubles dis
appear: the nervous, the detHiitated. the
brdin-weary and the bFoken-down feel the
tonic, curative and soothing influence PEN
etrating every diseas sed and weakened part
rene wing the vitality, increasing the blood
circulation in cold eXtremities and impart-
Ing new Ii fe and energy to the whole body
There S no shock, nothing unpleasant. The
electric treatment may be taken by the
most delicate woman or child without dis
comfort and without disrUbing.
The times., 1897-05-09
Washington Outing club.

Outing Club seems to be on the verge of
distandment, owing mostly to business en-
gaGeInents OF some OF its members. The
first break came with the accident 10
The times., 1897-05-09
MUNYON'S IMPROVED

u
Are az Great an Improvement on the
Regular school of Homeopathy as
Homeopathy Is on All Other schools
of Mediciue-They Com btne the Best
of All Systems-Act Instantly and
Cure Promptly and Permanently
4 Separate Cure for Each Disease
Each Remedy Has Plain Direc-
tions for Home Treat ment, So There
Can BE No Mista ke-Sold by All
Druggists, Mostly for IS Cents
Vial.
No money Is received for examiua-
tiOns, no money Is received for adj
vice, no money Is received for medt-
cal attention, no matter what your
disease.
The times., 1897-05-09

$500 To Philadelphia and He $4.OO
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On account of the unveiling Of the Wash-
fngton Monument in Philadelphia, May 15,
round trip tickets viii be sold May Ia and
10, good to return until May Il, inclusive,
o rate OF $4O0- myS-St-em