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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
MANY OPPOSED
TO DIR. VENDpE
Threatened Rupture in
Unity Church at Los
Angeles.
Active Minority AntagoniStic
to the Plain-Spoken
Divine.
Thompson as Pastor Of the
Flock.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2-The Rev. c.
w. Wendte, who has been called from
Oakland to the pastorate of Unity church
here, will not find it all smooth sailing
when be arrives. There is a considera bic
minority-abouc one-third OF his flock
which was strongly in favor of the reten-
tion of the Rev. j. S. Thompson. The
board OF trustees first elected Mr.. Wendte,
but there was such protest that the mat
ter was submitted to vote OF the congre.
CATION. In this contest the Wend te forces
mustered fifty-fve strong, while the sup
por,ers of Thompson could show only
twenty-five votes.
The latter claim, however, that the
Wenote majority was obtained by viola
tion of two of the church bylaws. One of
these laws is that no member in arrears
shall vote, and the other SAYS that mem
bers shall not vote until they have been
on the churchroli for thirty days. The
Thompson people declare that votes cast
III contrayention of these rules are respon-
sibe for the majority for Wendte.
Even after the election of the Oakland
gentleman the fight was not given up. A
paper has been circulated among the con-
gregation and a sum sufficient 10 pay Mr..
Thorn pson's salary, if he can be retained.
has been subscribed. An effort was made
to induce Mr.. Wendte to resign his claim
TO the place. but il was unsuccessful, and
there is serious split in the church.
Mr.. Wendtes ostensible salary is $4,000
per annum, but he RENTS enough to bring
1t down to $3400 1t is said that his Oak
land salary is $3500 and he wanted il TO
appear that he was getting larger salary
here.
The newspapers here have all attacked
Mr.. Wendte because of his utterances
about the Whittier school, and it will re-
Quire some effort on his part to overcome e
he unavorable impression mis- Starr
King speech has maze upon Southern
California peopie.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
DEATH Of COLONEL cRhR0.
Became a Hero in South Africa BY
the Famous Defense of
Rorke'S Drift.

LONDON, Nov. John Rouse Meriott
Chard. V. c., the hero of the famous de-
tense of Rorke's Drift, South Africa, in
January, 1879, died at Taunton yesterday
evening.
Colonel Chard was born in 1S47 and OBJ
tanned his commission in the Royal En-
gineers IN 1853. AS lieutenant he went
to Natal early in January, 1879, and on
January % was lett in charge OF the COM
missariat post at Rorkes Drift with
eighty men of the Eighteenth Regiment
of infantry.
Seeing thatan attack upon the post was
imminent Lieutenant Chard caused a
barricade to be hastily thrown up, Beers
using the com missariat stores for this
purpose and building the breastworks
partly under hre. Soon after dark the
post was alta cked by 5000 Zu.us and the
fighting lasted the greater part of the
night.
Six times the Zulus succeeded IN forcing
their way inside the barricade, but they
were each time driven out at the point OF
the bayonet. At dawn the next day the
post was relieved by British force and
351 dead Zulus were counted near the
barrlcade, while the number killed after
that attack was estimated TO be about
1000 II was generally admitted at the
time that the defense of korke's Drift was
the means of saving Gfeytown and Help
makar, as well as securing time for bring
ing about retreat for the main column.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
AFTER THE GOLD IN
FEATHER RIVERS BEL
Immense Dam Near OrovilIe
Wrecked for Mining
Purposes.
Blown Out In Order That the Stream
Above 1t Could Be Worked
for Metal.
special Dispatch TO The CALL.

OROVILLE, Nov. 1.-The bowing up
yesterday of the big dam in Feather River
known as the Golden Feather dana was
done by the owners for mining purposes.
The dam raised the river thirty seven
feet and backed it up two miles, SO that it
was impossible for the owners to work the
bed OF the stream above the dam. In
order that the stream might be lowered it
was necessary 10 b ow OUT this dam.
which was built at an expense of $780, 600.
Surveyors began work to-day on site
for another dam higher up the river, so
that when it is com pleted the bed of the
stream can be worked.
Water tor running the hydraulic eieva-
tors will be brought in by big ditch from
Big Bend, and large force of men will be
put at work surveying the site for a reser-
voir, the rou for the ditch and the site
for the dam. 1t is reported here that the
company will expend S250,000 on these
projects.
The big canal with its stone wall from
the lower dam is now OF no use. It co 1t
large sum and was big enough to carry
the whole OF Feather River during the
summer season.
1t is stated by those who are posted as
to the in tentions OF the English syndicate
that owns the Golden Feather that no less
than three dams will be built on the river
in order that the bed of the river may be
worked for gold.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
FRA TERNAL DEPARTMENT T
Knights of Honor.

Yerba Buena always knows how to en ertain its
mem beIship Last Monday ]. f. suudberg gave a
reading fIom one of the American humorists and
Chaplain Brown offered a number of surprises for
the members.
The grand officers dropped. in Golden STATE
Lodge las, Tuesday, and although the visit a
surprise he visitors were none the less welcome.
Among the visitors were j. w. Ward p. Il. ID. !;
p /. Alch a.d, &. d; NJ. L. Grove, ID. G. D..
Grand Reporter Johnstone aud E. A Falvey,
depu V. he success OF the order under the new
sy tenn freely and favorably commented
upon.
Grand D ,ctator Archibald aud Grand Reporter
day, which during the evening illustrated true
fra erniry by sending wor;hy brother out OF
employ nienJ soodly sum OF money and paying
his dues to keep him in good standing.
Yerba Buena lodge viii On >aturd ay next en-
terrain the Past DicatoIs' Association. and this
lodge is uoted for its lberaIty and ospitality d
pleasant time IS expected
The assess ment-list for November contains the
names OF III deeedants, eight of which We're resi-
den OF California. All OF thee death claims
met before the list was pu b.ished
Last Thursday night keystone Lodge held one of
the liveiest meetings It has had tor many years.
A. E. Faivey, d. d. q. d., logical ard forcibie
speaker, was the one who during the evening
stirred up the membership to a high pt ch of en-
thusiasm. The othrr speakers were P. L. Arch-
bald. g. D.; g. W. BraLch, p. G. D.. Fred
Raabe, G . g.: Nj. l.. Grove, d. G. D.; Frank
Laurance, d. D. G. D.; U. j. 1uskie, p. D., and
X. II. Noble. Deputy Falvey gave encouraging 6
reports from all par.s of the State. Next Thurs
day Mr.. Hoicomb, prominent and popular M am
ber Of the lodge, viii present his report on the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
MANY Fasteners Coming.

CD. Boyd OF Boston, manager OF Burlington
excursions. arrived here yesterday from the
East with a party OF sixty-fve persons, who
have come to California to spend the winter.
They are people of means many OF onG whom have We
whom yy,lI probably decide TO make their
homes TnD in ca California. Thirteen OF the party
Went to San Jose yesterday, and, SO Mr. BOYD
reports, fell in love with the place at hTst
sight Mr. Boyd says that next week the
largest party Of the season will arrive here
from Boston, There will be four carloads OF
100 persons At the Boston otiice there are
more 12ouiries about California tnan In any
previous season and big exodus OF Bosto-
nians TO California is expected.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
TELEGRAPH LINE TO DAWSON.
Expert Richardson Reports to the
Dominion Government as to
Routes.

VICTORIA. Nov. John F. Rich
arlson, the electrical expert sent by the
Dominion Government to ascertain the
best route for a telegraph line to the
Yukon, to-day presented his report to the
Hon. Clifford Sifton, Minister of the In
terror, who is here Oh his way back TO
Ottawa. After an examination of the
passes from Dyea and Skaguay he does
not favor the proposition 10 build the line
from the head of Lynn Canal, but thinks
that the best plan for the Dominion
Government woul1 be TO extend the
present line from Quesnele to Halle ton
an thence to Telegraph Creek and
so on via Teslin Lake to Klondike. He
thinks that the work of construction
will commence early in the spring.
Minister Sifton has not committed him
self to any great extent as to his impres-
sions OF the working of the regulations
which he promu gaIed few months ago.
but he has iniImated that the royalty
exacted will not be reduced. Great pres
sure will De brought 10 bear upon him
here 10 secure the resembling OF the
present exemption from duty of 100
pounds weight of miners outfits.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
CARRIE WOULD CAROL.
Mrs. Dimopd of Honolulu Wants to
Grace the Stage as
Vocalist.

Mrs. Carrie Dimond of elopement fame
the public Her idea this time, however,
is not to shine as a soubreite or TO scin-
tillate as tragedy queen, but TO sing
pretty fetching ditties of love and ro-
nance in abbreviated wallpaper. patterned
skirts and bunch of roses.
With this laudable end IN view Mrs. Di-
mond fianked by her friend, Miss Kate
Purcell, has been haunting the Orpheum
Of late and turning Manager Morrissey' S
day dreams into Nightmares. She wished
she SAID, 20 have rehearsal before that
gentlem an that he might advise her as to
future appearance on the vaudeville lie
stage and in concert halls.
Eleven O'Clock Yesterday morning was
the time appointed for Mrs. Dmond's S
rehearsal and she was promptly on hand,
gowned in a cadet-blle creation with a
white satin vest attachment that showed
10 advantags the lady's propensity to
enbonpoint Miss Purcell was in attend
ance.
After much discussion, very playful,
however, as 10 whether she would sing
"A Bunch OF Violets'' or "Esthore," Mrs,
DImond decided 10 sing both. With arms
AKIN DO and STACEY mien the songs were
rendered, Miss Purcell beaming com pia-
Gently upon the performer from the ress
circle and at the same time keeping the
managers attention fixed upon the per-
formance.
Mrs. Dimond, however, was told mly
and frankly by Mr.. Morrissey that she
wouldn't do as an airy singer of lyrica
songs or of love songs either, and th,
lady, with Miss Purcell en- train, departed
IN high dudpeon
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Doincs OF the Grand Jury.

The street committee OF the Grand Jury con-
George shafer, filed report yesterday on the
condition OF the Army-slreet sewer The COM
mlttee finds that the output of the sewer has
destroyed m uch land in the locality between
Bryant street and the San Bruno road. As the
sew wage from the City and County Hospital
also empties here, the conn mittee recommends
that the sewer be extended to tidewater and
that the Board OF 50 'ervisors be requested to
undertake the work at once. District Alton
ney Barnes filed an opinion on the legality OF
the position of city poundkeeper. Barn
finds that although Poundmsster Osborn may
ho!6 his position by virtue oil law he is not
entitled to select site for pound. The Dis
trlct Attorney thinks pound should be lOca-
Tod similarly 10 morg ue or other public build
inc and in the absence OF any action by the
Board OF Supervisors says that the institution
on the corner of Tenth and Bryant can scarcely
be designated ''publio pound"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Friends of the Forest.

Richmond Lodge gave enjoy able social last
Thursday evening and there a large attend
ance.
The supreme officers will Tuesday evening
pay all official visit to Pioneer Lodge, and on Fri
day OF next week there will be a visit 10 Mizpah
Lodge
The local lodges arranging for a novelty
party to be given in Union-square Hall on the
evening of Lecem ber II.
There was a large attendance last Friday
nigh, MiZpah Lodges first open meet
ing held in Turn Verein Hall on Eighteenth street.
The affair was under the direction of Mrs w. w.
Brackett, Mrs. Miller, Mrs Finney, Mrs Can
dage. Mrs. Paul Mrs stevens aud Mrs. small.
There was musical overture: recitation, George
Bacon; ad dres, on 'Our ORDER" supreme secre-
tary Mrs. McLane; vocal solo, Miss Oakes; reclta-
tion Miss Leslie: musical selections, Messrs. Ros
sette and Mehern address, Mrs. III. NJ Gingles:
vocal solo Miss Candage. and there were other
numbers that helped to m axe up a pleasant even
NO
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
SACHS I'HEATBR DANCE.
Supper and Ball at the Con-
cordia Club After the
Play.
Miss Henley to Give a Violet
Luncheon in Honor Of Miss
Marie Wells.

The most elegant and elaborate theater
party OF the seaSon-a season notable for
many entertainments OF This variety-was
the one given Monday evening by Miss
Beatrice Sachs to large mum ber OF young
friends. At the Baldwin Theater. scat
tered in cozy little parties in orchestra
and dress circle. Miss Sachs guests en-
joyed Lost. Strayed or Stolen"
After the play carriages awaited, and
hostess and friends were conveyed to the
Concordia Club rooms, where supper was
served, after which dancing 10 exquisite
music was in order. The clu brooms were
lavishly decorated for the occasion with q
profusion OF pink roses and pink carna-
tons.
Miss Sachs guests were: Miss Annie
Ehrman. Miss Olga Triest, Miss Edith
Hech:, Miss May Siessinger, Miss Ida
Fisher, Miss Lewis Miss Fecheimer, Miss
Norma Bachman, Miss Renee Roth, Miss
Irma Adler, Miss Alice Bachman. Miss
Irma Rothohild, Miss Brown, Miss Co.
rinne Cook, Miss Carrie Sachs, Miss Nellie
Joseph Miss Ada Scheeline, Miss Wal
ter, Miss Steinhart, Miss Schweitzer,
Miss Minna l.. Schwabacher. Miss Stella
Schwabacher. Mss Rose GoSlinsky, Miss
WangenhcIm, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed RothchiId, i,
hfS. M. no HCHliu, MIS- Il. eiGeH UduIu,
Mr.. Haas, Mr.. Loewe, Arthur Bachman,
d. Bachman, A. Ruef, L. Cook. N. Cook,
Sig Heller, S. Heller, a. Grossmayer,
Clarence Walter, Al Ehrman, Arthur
Silver berg. George Roos, Abe Gump, H.
Triest, L. Schwa bacher, NJ. abacner,
Nj. Calm, Mr.. Schweitzer, Mr.. FIeishaker
Marco Bellman. J. Fried ander, Edgar
Peixotto. E. Korn. Sanford Goidstein, Ed
Lang, Mr.. Waterman, Mr.. Ach, G. Sachs,
H. Sachs, Mr.. Adelsdorfer, r. Vanden-
stein and Sanford Walter. Chaperones
Mr.. and Mrs. Sachs, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
senbaum, Mrs. Ed Rothchid, Mrs. NJ.
Rolhchild, and Mrs. L. Feigen baum.
Miss Gwinette Henley will give a
luncheon at her home ON Green street
this afternoon complimentary TO Miss
Marie Wells. Ten young ladies will en-
Joy an elaborate menu Al table that will
be handsomely decorated with violets.
Those who have been asked to meet
Mis-. Wells are: Miss Leontine Blake man,
Miss Charlotte Ellinwood, Miss Ethel
Keeney, Miss Della Mills, Miss Florence
Stone, Miss Kaihro Burton. Miss Helen
Thorn and Miss Bernice Drown.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Spain Expresses a Friendly
Feeling for Uncle Sam in
.-. Its Reply.
THINKS THIS COUNTRYWILL
ACT LOYALTY.
Insurgents, However, VIII Not Be-
come Submissive UnIe SIS Aban-
.. doned by the United States.
special Dispatch to The CALL

MADRID, Nov. 2-Marshal BIa2co, the
new captain General of Cuba, has sent
cable message 10 the Spanish Government,
saying that he has formed a favorable
opinion regarding the prospects for the
pacification OF Cuba
A semi-official note was circulated To-
day giving more exact indication OF the
contents of the Spanish note in reply TO
the communication of the United States
on the subject of Cuba than has hitherto
been published: The first part of the re-
ply is paFaphrase of the latest note OF
the United States. It concludes with the
assurance that Spain is animated by the
same friendly feeling as is expressed on
behalf OF the United States.
The second part of the reply goes into
elaborate details concerning the various
tilibustering expeditions. Spain, il con-
cluding that portion of her reply 10 the
United States, expresses the hope that
this phase ofthe situation will be changed,
ard that the United States Will try to pre-
vent further violations OF the interna-
Uonal law.
Replying II the offer of mediation made
by the United States, Spain says she
hopes the United Stl;es sill act "Ioyaily
and correctly in. helping Spain to pacify
Cuba, especially in view OF the fact that
such an extended form of autonomist
government is about to be sincerely
granted"
The general feeling here is hopeful OF a
peaceful outcome of the situation, espe-
cialIy since Marshal Blanco's arrival in
Havana as it is believed his presence will
greatly further the solving OF the Cuban
p:obem. At the same time it is pointed
out that The Submission of the Insurgents
cannot be expected ''uness they are en-
tirely bandoned by the United States"
HAVANA, CUBA, NoY. 2. - Marsh al
Blapco has issued orders to the effect tlat
all money found upon the persons Of
killed or captured insurgent officers is to
be deposited in the fund for the relief Of
Invalid Spanish soldiers.
Orders have been issued that all Span
ish troops are to leave within two months
the unused churches in which they have
hitherto been housed for lack of other ac-
commodations.
Marshal B.ancO tomorrow will receive
the Consuls OF the foreign powers, who
will upon this occasion pay their first
official visit TO the new captain-g general.
Special dispatches received here from
Madrid say that the recent magazine arti-
Gle of Hannis Taylor, the former Minister
of the United States at MaGrid, on Cuban
affairs has produced an unpleasant feel
ing al the Spanish capital, and it is added
that the belief prevails there that the Gov
eminent will be compelled to intervene in
this affair.
The impartial says: at is very strange
that the Three Friends should leave the
United States engaged in lawful trade,
and vet nave a Government official boa rd
as a guarantee of the Legality OF her voy-
age. 1t may be trick of the United
States Government to inciie Spain 10 ex-
ercise the right OF search, which is always
liable TO bring about diplomatic com pill
cations"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
ST. HELEN4,S FEsTITAL.
Citizens TO Epjoy holiday and Par
tictUdtG in a Eeie.

Citizens TO Enjoy holiday and Par
ticipdto in Feie.
ST. HELENA. Nov. 2.-The Board of
Trade last evening made arrangements for
festival to be held here on Saturday
Novem Der Is, TO be known as the WINNERS
Festival and Barbecue. 1t is the intention
10 have general holiday in town and
close all the stores and saloons. In the
afternoon there Will be barbecue and
games, to be followed by a dance in the
vening. The following com mittees were
appointed:
Finance and soiciting-J. H. Steves, A. N.
Bell, Dr. Samuel McCurdy
Barbecue grounds and decoratlng-H. Lange,
G. W. Schmidt, b. +. Kittlewell
Music-F. Beringer, W. A. Bingham, Fl. J.
Chnn.
Wine-W. w. Lyman, H. LANCE, T. Beringer.
Closing OF business honses-E Beringer, W.
W. Lyman, Samuel McCurdy.
Advertising and transportation-L g. Clark
y. ii. Blank, +. b. Maekinder.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
women,s Educationar Union.

At meeting OF the Women's Educat tfonai
and Industrial Union held last evening the
following officers were chosen: Directors
Mime. Louise A. Sorber, Mrs. Paris Xii lour n,
Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eyster, Mrs. 2. d. Hale,
Mrs j. r. Deane Mrs Ii. l. Haeber, Nine. Dr..
Cachot, Mrs Joseph Spear Mrs. E. K. Steveno. :,
Mrs. Louise Glass. Advisory board-Judge Nh
Cooney. NJ. II. de Young, S. j. Hendy, Mayor
Young, Mrs S. j Hendy, Mrs. H. High ton,
Mrs. Senator Mahoney. NJ s. A. A. sargent
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
knights and Ladies of Honor.

There will be but one assessment for ovember
and with that there Will be a surplus of 81 900.
therefore possibly but one assessment for De-
cember
Mrs. Belle w. Conrad, the grand protector, has
issued circular addressed TO the mem bersh D OF
this jurisdiction, urging all to renew activity and
to work for the advancement Of the order,
The death OF p. st Protector NJ. Z. Pearl during
the past week is sad loss TO the order. She was
member OF Pacific Lodge and one of its most
active ones baviug probably introduced more
members into the IL dge than any other member.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
MSURGEET 7RiBESMEN ACTIVE.
They Make Fierce Attacks Upon the
British Pickets in MAIDEN
Valley.

SIMLA, Nov 2-The insurgent tribes
men in Maiden Valley were very active all
day. They made fierce attacks upon the
British pickets, reconnoiterIng parties and
transport detachments. Two British Off
GERS were wounded. Six Sepoys were
killed and thirteen wounded.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
RHODES REPORTED DEAD.
Unfounded Rumors That Depress the
South african Security Market
at London.

LONDON, Nov. 2.-The gravest rumors
were in circulation to-day on the Stock
Exchange concerning the health of Cecil
Rhodes, the South African magnate,
former Premier Of Cape Colony and di.
rector oil the British Chartered South
African Company.
1t was reported that Mr.. Rhodes was
dead and South African securities were
fat in consequence. The secretary of the
British Chartered South African Com
pany was questioned to-day concerning
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
E.cnDes n Horrtoie Death.

SAN JOSE, Nov 2.-Joe Albert, an en-
ploye at Eberhard's tannery at Santa
Clara, had narrow escape from death
yesterday. While at WORK in the Sheep
skin department his clothing was caught
in the machinery. Albert seized a post
near by and prevented himself from beng
dragged into the m machinery. His cloth
ing was almost entirely stripped from
him. He was badly bruised By the draw.
ing OF his clothing int the machinery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
Royal Arcanum.

This benef eficiary vel as fraternal order, num-
bering nearly 100000, is according to the recent
report OF the Supreme Council in healthy condi-
tion, and is continually gaining. The local coun-
ellis are incI easing their mem bership
Golden West Council is developing the social
feature of the order in many way aud proposes
continuing doing On the .th of November
there wifi be free TO members and friends pho o.
stereopticon exhibition of the Stoidard pictures
in Metropo itan Tempe by DR.. j. ID. Kergan of
Council No 121.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
SEAL LIFE IN BERING SEA.
Sir WiIfred Laurier and Sir Louis
Davis Going to represent Canada
1f the Conference.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Nov. 2-Sir Will
fred Laurier and Sir Louis Davis will
leave on Monday next for Washington to
attend the conference between Great
Britain and the United States experts re-
garding seal life in Bering Sea. J. n. Ma
coun, the Canadian expert, and K. n.
Vennin, chief clerk OF the Fisheries De-
partment, will accom- pany the Ministers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
B'ne Birth.

Grand President Stein, Grand Orator Solomon
ana Grand secretary AscheIm left this city on the
18th inst. for the northern territory. They
vlsi ed Portland, Or, and attended a Joint meet
ing of three lodges in that city and also attended
pre- iminary meeting for the organization of a
o ge OF the ord er 10 be composed exclusively Of
Russian emigrants. AT that meeting twenty-five
names were obtained, and at a subsequent
twenty more names were added. The visitors
then went to Seattle aud they sei the lodge
tn re. In conversation with many prominent
Hebrews they were assured that large mum Der
would affiliate with the lodge. Their missiv nary
work completed The president went On TO other
sections If he territory of the Northwest and the
o hers returned to Portland. where they met with
Portland Lodge which, after the transaction of
regular business, opened its doors TO admit out
sidtrs who " ere very much in terested in the ad-
dresses made. The officers who returned to this
city say that the outlook for the order in the
Northwest is excellent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-03
D,relttng Damaaed on Fire.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. The residence
of c. H Gilman, local merchant, was
badly damaged by fire at noon to-day.
The loss is variously estimated at from
$4,000 to $1,000, fully covered by insurance.
The family was away when the tire started
and its cause is not known