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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
LADIES CANVASS
THE MERCHAu rs
Report on Their Endeavor
to Have Streets
Kept Clean.
Discover Many Conditions That
the Local Tradesman Has
to Endure.
May Try to Have Idle Prisoners Set
to Work Where They Will
Not Compete.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL1

9OS Broadway, Dec. IL.
The Women's improvement Club has
just pleted canvass among the mer-
chants of this city, which has enlightened
them on many points. The ladies under
took a short time ago to see fit would be
practica bic to introduce scheme where by
the streets IN the heart of the city could
be kept clean. A committee was an
pointed to see the merchants and find out
their views. This committee has now
made its report and it contains much in
teresting matter.
The general opinion among the mer-
chants is that it is the duty of the City
Council to keep the streets clean. There
are many circum stances connected with
doing business in Oakland, which are
clearly set forth, and the merchants con-
slider that they already bear more than
their share OF general expenses. They
have helped by contributions and gifts to
build every church in the city. They have
contri buted to every fair; they have
bought tickets for all kinds of benefit en-
tertalnments; they have supported every
charity IN this city; they advertise in
| every programme that is prepared, and
they consider that they have done much
more In proportion TO Their means than
any OluSI CLASS III Odh IdNG anu lar m ore
than the merchants OF San Francisco are
called upon to do.
When the ladies heard OF these condi-
| tions at their meeting, they passed a
resolution pledging them selves as far as
| possible to stimulate local trade and en-
! courage the merchants. Thew were sue
cess.ui regard ing street cleaning to the
extent thai in q short time work will be
| begun on Twelfth and Fourteenth streets.
| on Broadway, and on Washington street
! wherever the committee finds il possible.
The club gave considerable attention 10
! the cost of various organizations and in
! stituiions. DR.. Sarah Shuey, while
| lamenting the fact that there is no money
! with which to clean streets, called atten-
| ton 20 the cost of feeding abe-bodied
| prisoners in the county jail, and which
! produces no return, as ths prisoners DO no
| work.
| This item amounts to $500 a year, in
| spent in clothing and incidental expenses
for prisoners. The ladies also tackled the
| mileage question with special refer ence TO
! the Supervisors, who are always in receipt
OF salary, and who charge large amount
| every year for going TO and from their
! work.
| The general sentiment among the ladies
Is that there are many lavish expenditures
! OF city and county money which could be
| better devoted to some permanent I'M
| provements, and on the 9TH OF January
| some interesting reports will be presented
as the ladies intend to prosecute careful
| inquiry into such matters.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
ROBERT SMILE KILLED,
Accidental Death of One of
0akland's Best Known
Contractors
a Falling Timber Inhicts Fearful
Injuries From Which
He Died.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,

9Uo broadway, Dec. IL. I
Robert Smile, one of the richest and
best-known contractors on the Pacific
Coast and director of the Builders Ex-
change was killed this afternoon at tine
new sugar refinery which is being fitted
out at Crockett. His death was brought
about by falling timber, which caused
such fearful injury that he died instantly.
Mr.. Smile was paying off his men al the
time of the accident. A piece of timber 3
inches by - and of great length was being
hoisted near where he was standing. The
rope broke and the tim Der fell on the con-
tractor. The back of his head was COM
pletely cut out, and death was instan-
taneous. The brains and fragments of
skull and blood were scattered all around
By the frig htful force of the blow.
Mr.. Smile was known all over the coast
as one of the most successful contractors.
He had been interested in many of the
largest building contracts from Seattle 10
Fresno. He owned considerable property
IN Oakland, San Francisco and southern
Caiifornia, including the large hotel
Metropole of this city. Many of the Mid
winter Fair buildings were erected by
him, and he had on hand an unfinished
contract in the Claus Spreckels building.
He also built the Seattle Courthouse the
Fresno Courthouse, the San Francisco
Savings Union book and MANY other
large buildings.
Mr.. Smile came to Oakland about
twenty years ago from Canada and Was of
Scotch descent. He married about ten
years ago and leaves a wi low anu two
children. The family resided at his
beautiful home near Berkeiev He was a
knight Tenn plar and a member of the ST.
Andrews Society and the Athenisn Club.
There was deep concern shown at the
Builders Exchange tonight when the
news was received. Saturday night ali
the members and their employees throng
the building and Robert Smiles was one
of the most familiar faces on the floor.
His brother, James A. Smile, is pres dent
of the exchange.
J. A. Mcdonald, one of the oldest men,
bers OF the exchange, said tonight: "R.
Smile was the Leading contractor on the
coast. He came here with no CAPITA at
all but his brains and his grit, and he
soon accumu ated q fortune. No single
contractor had one nearly as well during
tine last twenty years. He was sue
Ce IS ul in everything he undertook, and
was ! very rich man. He was known in all
branches of the building trade in several
Sta ties. He was not more than As years old.
and was at the height of his prosperity
The Coroner of Contra Costa County
went TO Crockett tonight and will hold an
inquest. The deceased's brother went to
the mills Tonight and the BODY will be
brought TO Oakland to- morrow,
Mr.. Smile had the contract for chang.
ing the old Starr hourmill at Crockett
into sugar refinery, and he was superin-
tending the work when the fatal accid dent
occurred.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

Moore and Frick of Oakland. The entire
forenoon was consumed in obtaining a
jury, the defense questioning the tales
men clo,ely as to their qualifications.
Alter the noon recess the jury was COM
pleted, six men only being required.
| They are: f. P. Furey, John H. Banta,
E. p. Fisher, F. A. Woodward, ]. P. Smith
ana G. Middlemas.
Opening statements were made by both
sides to the jury, after which the city put
on its witnesses. Clerk Lam borne identi-
fed the milk ordinances anu testified to
their having bee3 passed and signed by
the president. DIR. Mclean secre tary of
the Board of Health, testified as to the
| revocation of Gonzalves' permit to sell
milk. DR.. Carpenter testified to having
arrested Gonzalves while in the act of de-
Evering milk alter his permit had been
revoked.
The defense sought to prove that the
milk which Gonzalves sold was not from
the cows which had been tested and pro-
nounced diseased. ana put on witnesses
to prove it. The case was not concluded
this afternoon and went over until next
Saturday.
Officers of the Bimetallic Club,
ALAMEDA, Dec. 1,-There was we'll
attended meeting OF the Bimetallic Club
last evening, at which the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year,
they being the same officers who served
for the past term: President, f. W.
Voogt; first vice-presldent, II. +. Tar
pey; second ice-president, Michael Kane;
third vice president, DR.. w. 0. Smith !;
secretary, F. A. ST. Sure; treasurer, a
Hauch; chief of literary department.,
Green Majors; executive committee, A.
Kist, John Brien, B. II. Wolfe, Thomas
a. Smith, c. 4. Brown, Green Majors, Z.
G. Stoddard, II. Hauch, N. j. Manson, a.
F. St. Sure A. +. Huff, DR.. w. o. Smith
and Samuel Orr.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
y the cabinet is very beautiful in evcry

detail.
The parade committee held prolonged
session In room 16S, Palace Ho;el, yester-
uuy AFTERNOON, al Which John H. Crazy
(ehai,manl. Trey l.. Ford, T. J. Parsons
ana D. II. Daniels were present.
1t was decided TO apportion the week )
entertainment in the following manner:
MONDAY, grand parade; Tuesday will be
gwen 10 the Native Daughters: Wednes-
Gay, The military ath .etes froru the Pre-
sidlo VIII hold the boards; Thursday Will
De naval day, upon which Uncle Sans
hgaung ships will be the attraction; Fri
oay' military demonstrations; Saturday
VIII be given 10 the school children.
Mr. Parsons, VINO is retired National
Guard sman, advocated a place for Cali
1ornlas S home soldiers. He ana Colonel
smith were appoin led com miIiee 10 wait
on the militia authorities and ascertain
tner pleasure, with the hope that Gov
ernor Budd would issue an order to the
state troops, including the Naval Re-
serve to turn out on the occasion.
The secretary suggested that the
students from the State University and
stanford be invited TO give an evening s
entertainment. Chairman Grady dele
gated him to open negotiations with the
college authorities.
a committee, consisting of Colonel ]. F.
smith, Mayor Phelan and w. L. Y.
Schenck, was appoint ted to wait on Gen
eral Shafter and Admiral Kirkland with
the view OF getting the army and navy TO
participate in the parade OF Monday.
Letters of acceptance for part cipation
In The festivities were received from the
Veterans of the Mexican War and the st.
Andrews Society.
The secretary was instructed to adver-
tise Tor feat designs, none of which shall
be over sixteen feet in height. This is in
consequence of the trolley wires over the
streets. A prize will be given Tor the best
design submitted.
Tlrpy l.. Ford p id a handsome tribute
TO the enthusiasm manifested by the
Native Daughters in the part already
taken by them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Injury Proves Serious.
Notes.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 1.-THE primary class of
the Park-street ". L. Church gave a children s
entertainment last evening for the benefiL of
the Christmas fund, which was well attended
and WAS success
here VIII be special services at the First
Presbyterian Church on Dece IN Der 20 at which
music will be rendered by n double choir.
One OF the Oakland aud Alameda electric
cars broke an axle this morning on Santa Clara
avenue. near Willow street. No other damage
WAS done.
1t has been discovered that the probable
cause OF the accident on the electric railroad
The other dag low jo.nt at the point
where the car was derailed
The Alameda Clty Employees and the Bay
Ciiys OF Oakland will play "a game OF base ball
at the West Alameda grounds tomorrow.
Justice Morris defends his method OF ba nish-
ing petty Offenders from this city, and claims
that 1t is a Good WAY 10 get rid OF ur.' ara BILE
characters at no experse TO the ecu nty.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
LEGALITY Of A
STAMP EXCHANGE
The Question to Be Settled
by City Attorney
Dow.
The Promoters Declare Seere-
tary Gage Has Already
Decided.
Merchants Exchange Opposes the
Scheme and Is Given Much
Support.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL J

Jus Brnauway, Dec. II.
The ordinance now before the City
Council, which seeks TO prevent the prac-
tice of illegitimate methods in trade, is
causing q good deal of anxiety to those
most interested. One of its provisions
makes 1t illegal TO carry on the stamp ex-
change business which is now being intro
duced on the coast by an Eastern concern.
Some favor the proposition, while many
of the leaders in the Merchants Exchange
loudly denounce it as detrimental to the
best commercial interests of the city.
A canvass of the merchants reveals that
the majority of them are opposed to the
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Berkeley News Nntes.

BERKELEY, Dec. 11.-N. c. Quacke bush
an elderly resident OF Be rkelev was struck in
the eye by a splinter yesterday afternoon
while chopping wood. The splinter wss ex-
uacted, but ii is feared that the sight of the
eye may be permanently DESTROYED
The members of the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
Church OF Berkeley held their annual re-
union dinner last night About 200 were
present Rev. G.. b. Hatch, Professors Clam
aud Bacon, Messrs. Barker and Addison mad
brief remarks.
Rev. Robert F. Coyle, D. D., OF Oakland will
preach a. the First Presbyterian Church OF
berkeley Tomorrow evening on "The Strugg re
for Character"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
NO CONCERT TOUR FOR THEM.
The Berkeley Glee Club Sits on an
Enterprisiug Quartet.

Enterprising Quartet.
BERKELEY, Dec. 1.-THE University
of California Glee Club has put it's foot
down upon projected concert tour which
iour enterprising me mbers OF the club h ad
arranged 10 take during The Christine as
vacation. The Glee Club has abandoned
its idea OF taking trip during the coming
vacation, as the members decided they
could take bigger trip next summer if
the enterprise were pos poned.
-Four of the mem bers, however-Clinton
X. Morse, Charles Elston, L. A. Picotte
and Il. A. Smith-organized a quartet.
and decided to take a trip as far north as
Chico.
Manager w. II. Smith OF the glee club
heard OF the project and decided that II
would injure the clubs interests so, after
discuss on among the me III bers, it was de-
cided TO SIT on the SCENE. According
The trip will probably be declared off.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
The GOnZaIves Case.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 1.-THE trial OF An
tone Gonzalves, charged with selling milk
without a permit from the Board OF
Health, was commenced this morning be-
fore Recorder ST. Sure. The city was rep
resented by City Attorney E. K. TAYLOR
and the combined dairymen by Attorneys
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
High School llass DaY.

OAKLAND. Dec. 1.-THE class day ex-
ercises of the Oakland High School, will
take place Wednesday evening al o'clock
in the gymnasium. The programme in
ciudes piano solo by Miss Helen Presho
class history, Miss Agnes Petit; vocal
solo, Miss Harriet Davis; class prophecy.
written by Miss Bertha Shalder and re-
cited by the Misses Ena Ayers and Jessie
Armstrong; violin solo, Miss Bertha Mar
vim; ana farce entitled The Bicy yclers
The following is the cast OF Characters:
Robert Eardley, Clinton de Lancey; Jack
Barlow. Nathan Feibush; Thaddeus Per-
kiIs, Jesse McCargaf; Edward Brad
ley, E son Foulke; Mrs. Ihaddeus Per
kins, Lulu Rued; Mrs. Edward Brad ey,
Leila LYans; Jennie, Violet Fox.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

which prevented the other engineer from
seeing that the first engine had slowed up
EnClneer Jack Reale, who was in charge
OF the engine which caused the accident.
says he was using greater care than usual,
and did not know he was so close 10 the
boX-car- His fireman, Barnes, tells the
same Story, and both attribute the acci-
dent to the fact that the condition of the
track prevented the brakes from holding
the engine.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Prison Dire etor Fitzgerald,s Yiaws

OAKLAND, Dec. 11.-Prison Director
Robert NJ. Fitzgerald returned last night
from a months trip through the East.
He visited the prisons en- route and is
ven pIeaseo win me experience gained.
says: "Politicaly the New Workers are
waiting TO see what Tammany is going 10
do with them. The same people that
elected the reformers turned around and
elected Tammany's candidates. Why?
Because the reformers overdid their part.
People will not submit 10 drastic changes
which are going to ruin them. They pre-
fer more gradual changes. New y ork is
a city of wonderiul prodigality. but after
all l think California is the preferable
place 10 live"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Leapsd to Hia Deatl,

An unknown man jumped from the narrow
gauge ferry boat which left this city at 12:45
O'clock this morning when opposite Goat
Island. The boat was stopped and small
boat lowered, but no trace OF the man could
be found. The ferry-boat was delayed over
half an hour beca use Of the suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Union League Club.

The Union League Club, General Robert A.
Friedrich, president has resolved to enter
tain the ladies and therefore the directors
have caused. invitations TO be sent out an
nouncng Thursday evening, December 16, as
ladies' night
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
Money for the Park.

BERKELEY, Dec. 11.-Nearly $500 has
been raised for the BerKeley-station Park
and the proposed Improvements are now
practically insured. The park will oc.
cupy the greater portion of Shattnck ave-
nue and Stanford place, between AIIston
way and University avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
TWO Mem
NEARLY CUP
IN HALVES
A Companion Is Saved by
What Appears a
Miracle.
COLLISION on LONG WHARF.
Hugh Hunter Instantly Killed
and Albert Adams Dies
at the Hospital.
BLAMED 10 THE GEEASY TRACK.
8witchman Nuokolls Is Also Badly
Manned, but He viii
Recover.
BLAMED 10 THE GRElSY TRACK.
8witchman Nuckolls Is Also Badly
l Manned, but He viii
Recover.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
908 Broadway, Dec. IL
A switch engine colIided with a box car
on Long Wharf this morning and two
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
RIrSS HnESE

- - -
II Oshun, Red auds
+ Lanyon, Coultervllle
w Lanyou, Coulterville
II Barroughs, Chico
II 4 Barnett, Sonora
W She ehoa, san Jose
II James, San Jose
r MckiDZie, Mo
ii BauelouX, Oakland
Il Jacob, Oakland
Z Roche, Valley Ford
A Gordon, y Y
j Langley, Victoria
K Williams, Olympia
DR. Bur lhard & w. seattle
l. Mend ora, san Jose
W curtis, W, c, Sacrmto
J Hamilton Il ", Hollstr
4 l. Ring, \ Y
j w Hoyte, Hanford
j Rose. ANA iore, City
> Fitzpatrick It ". Gilroy
A Johnson, Peta una
+ r. Beatty, Ind
G Puierson, Middleton
GRAND
G f Lindsav &w, StaCruz
j p POuen, PlaceIViile
+ ID Tyrrell, sacramento
l. Z Larsen, Rio Vista
L c Snider. Yolo
J w Dorsey, san Jose
"A II Webster, Pendleton
w a MorrIssey, Stockton
G w Hestger, Fl oquindos
W ii Davis, i IetroIL
: Ii Minor, Arcata
5 = Hall, sacramento
A w Cam p bell, rureka
+ Thomas. Denver
Mrs J NJ Creamer, Mass
II A FairbanS, SaCto
Miss Morrill,, SactO
X p Meder, Carson
II w Dean, Nisalia
+ - CO gen, Stanford
Miss Morrissey, Cal
W W Nj idd .ecroff. Stocktn
BALDWI.
Miss Cora Woods,I Illinois
A Watkins. Sonora
IL y Fa ,sIOrd, Cal
L + Vim, N Y
4 Whitney, n Y
Saran Blac X. Napa
& + Luhu, 1T Townsend
] Kernall. PIttsburg
G NJ Hunter. Chicago
\ ID Scroggy, Seattle
j A Mckee, Rochester
w l. Davis. kureka
VIM Mu lin. Pa
p - Harding. Boston
5 g HIidre b, Cal
NEW WEST
A Grosiean, Oakland
w Walton, Antioch
Mrs h Manning, Bealdbg
j. Philips, N artineZ
J NJ organ, Fresno
w IL Buck, seattle
X Hat, Portland
NJ Mcleod, VacavilIe
+ Bushong. Sacramento
j h sutton, Cazadero
NJ + Broadwe ell, Modesto
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

Costa hills, were in the city to-day and at
noon met the local committee. The latter
were: Ed son f. Adams. L. E. Bunce, j.
L. Johnson, William Moiler, J, f. w.
SOhst and Theo Gier. 1t was decided
that legal contract form of subsCri ption
be drawn up and sent to each mem Der
when subscriptions viii be solicited. In
the meantime the two Boards of Super
vlsors will be petitiOned to accept the tun-
mel and approaches when completed.
Died After a Wedding Tour.
OAKLAND, Dec. IL Mrs. Carl Dahl
strom, formerly Miss Rosa May, died last
evening just alter returning from a we'd
residence of her father, Alexander W.
May, 527 East Eleventh street, after only
a few hours' illness. On the return trip
she took a bad cold, which is thought TO
nave turned into pneumonia. She had
only been married year, the wedding
being society event.
Died Alone in the Hills
OAKLAND, Dec. 1L-While trying to
find Peter Carroll, at Mission San Jose,
last evening, to sign a document pertain
Ing to his pension, friends discovered his
remains in the hills near the house. He
had died, and an autopsy is to be held to
discover the cause. Carroll was a native
OF Ireland, aged 20 years, and had been a
sufferer from asthma fer years. Coroner
DdiuHln VIII nolu all inquest MONDAY
morning.
Accused OF Illegally Selling Liquor.
OAKLAND, Dec 1L-License Inspector
Ma,oon and Officer Green arrest, d John
Mlicovich about midnight last night for
selling liquor without a license. 1t is
said t1at ne claims TO have big political
pull. Warrants have been issued Tor Ohm
Mi!loglav at Broadway and Sixth street,
and NJ. Henas. 963 East Fourteenth street.
The latter formerly paid a license, but has
refused TO renew ii.
Injury Proves Serious.
OAKLAND. Dec 1L-Louis Swartz, a
boy. 10 years Of age, living at Fourth and
Frank in streets, was injured on Novem-
ber u, and is stIn in a dlnserous condi-
ton. 1t is said that man struck the boy
with club. He was found alongside the
electric railway on Water street and taken
to the Receiving Hospital. After being
cared for h. was taken home, where he
Is now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
A Tunnel Conference.

OAKLAND Dec. 11.-Messrs. T. A. Nc
Mahon, J. NJ. Stowe, c. f. Montgomery,
Eli r. Hutchinson and J. L. Curry OF
Contra Costa County, ali interested in tn e
proposed tunnel through the Contra
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

The Phenicians were the first people tc
fortify towns.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

= - - A=N Aas
j " Field, n Y
B Sheldon, Suisin
T b II oOd. Haywards
o Fairbanks, PetelumA
j w Law, New Mex
7 hunham, fresno
y Osburn, r I'd ands
L Williams, san jose
: White, Peoria, Iii
J Ioe y y
i J KingsIy, y Y
7 Peacock. an Rafael
j Martin, Woodland
j l. Butler Colfax
j Barnett, Colfax
q Jus, Wood bridge
Z Bouler. sacramento
I Easily Il w, Mexico
w Fe ilz & W, Seattle
+ Fields, Los Angeles
NJ Morris d W, Snta CIra
q LandSburg q (, Oaklnd
w MartIn, Montague
II Smith, Reddiugs
w C Brown, Middleton
HOTEL.
w + George, Sacto
w Fohar, st Louis
G A Niheil, New City
{ z Stevens, Benicia
I j Dunn, Sta Rosa
w JThOmpSon &w. = eatie
IL II arrow. Peudleton
X IL klmore. Red Biuff
5 l. Ho~ ue, Fresno
Mrs l NJ smith. Napa
G Mainhart, Grass Val
IL Kino, Eureka
& ii Watson Il W, New
W hiteHills, AT
Mrs j z Duniap, Mass
j Roberts, Cal
j Leuahan & W. S1iSun
Miss u eder, Carson
{ l. Thomas, Stanford
NJ Z rrum bower, ,Stanfrd
Il y Lam bly, &w, Benicia
E Schirmer, Se bastopoI
: HOTEL.
X e NTH, Mammoth
Dr c A Dev.in, Cal
J w MoClark, Cal
w b Jennings, Wash
Mrs a dams, Napa
j Nj Lillerberg, Ky
f. Ii Cam pbell, u S n
w 5 Hartley ~ ", Mrced
b 4 M II erbst, Chicago
q Myer, Antioch
= MigliavaCca, Napa
Z ID Zimmerman, NY
i y Copestake q W, Cal
J 5 Slusgreen, \ Y
John Davis, Sacto
ERN HOTEL.
p L Mcpherson, Stockton
j Mnaning, II ealdsourg
Nj Holling, San Mateo
7 Il Horrigan, Vallejo
X talichild & w, Portland
G Leonard, spokane
j Palmer, san Mateo
j Nley, Sacra mento
j Chisholm, san Jose
Z B Moody, Stockton
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

Icebergs sometimes last for 200 years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
FIJI L CONN.

General auctioneer. Office and warerooms 7S5
Mission st Tel Clay At. will sell tomorrow,
Monday, December 13 1897, at II NJ the hoteI
bar formerly known the Avenue Hotel corner
Ge4ry and Central Avenue. Particulars tomorrow.
EMIL COHN, auctiOneer.