The San Francisco call., 1897-07-28
ADMIRED his MANLY WORTH.
Valuable Testimonials by Carmen to
Their Late Employer.

OAKLAND CAL, July 27.-W. M.
Rank, VINO was president of the Alameda
electric road until its absorption by the
Realty Syndicate. was the recipient of
some valuable presents to-day from the
little army of men that has been employed
under him during the past two years.
They also presented him with some ex-
pressions OF good feeling that Mr.. Rank
prizes not les than the material presents.
The employees sent a complete and very
expensive hunting outfit to their late en-
ployer. 1t consisted OF n brace of pistols,
q Winchester rife, a hunting pouch, am
munition belt hunters knife and game
bag. The presentation was to have been
made on Saturday evening, but as Mr..
Rank will leave tomorrow for the Yukon
the little ceremony took place tonight.
The resolutions were as follows:
Power-house of the Alameda, Oakland and
Piedmont Electric Railway Company.
ALAMEDA, CAL, July 81, 1897.
" n Rank Esq, president Of the alameda,
Oakland and Piedmont Electric FdillUdy Com
Dqnu, Oakland, CdL-EsTEEMED SIR: Tie en-
piOyes OF the above company, having learned
that you intend to sever the relation which
you have so long maintained as the president
OF the company, and as the active head OF this
road, desire at this time to express the esteem
in which you have always been held by the
men In your employ, and to assure you OF the
feeling OF sincere regret that the knowledge of
your departure has caused.
During your long years OF service with the
road you nave, by your uniform kindness and
courtesy 10 the men under you endeared
yourself TO them. Your kindly interest in the
weI1are OF those dependent upon your author
ity has gained for you the esteem and conf
dence, as well as the love and affection of
every deserving man you have ever honored
with a position under you. The relation of
master and employe has, in our service been
welI-nigh obliterated, aud instead there has
been the closer affinity of man and man.
IN the faithful ana efficient service you
have always rendered to the Interests com
mitted to your care, your example has been
one we'll calcu lsted TO inspire those who
looked TO you for the instructions whereby
they might pursue their labors. The services
we have been called upon to render have been
made lighter by the knowledge of the fact
that your commendation of good work has
been freely bestowed.
We take pleasure in Offering this tribute TO
the memory OF your pleasant association with
us, and we humbly ask that in departing from
, our midst you Will carry with you the assur-
lnce of our good Will
We trust that although our past elation is
30 be so soon severed we may still msinta
The same place in your affections with which
we know oArselves TO be now favored. For
ourselves We promise 10 always accord to you
The recollection Of firm friend, wise coun-
kelor and a kind employer
For the iutule we pray the blessings of our
Heavenly Father. May your track of life be
strongly laid, and may peace and prosperity
be inc reward OF your coming years. When
earthly road snail terminate before the
poweT-house above may the great doors OF the
beautiful gate be swung wide open that your
intrance 10 eternal Joy may be as triumphant
Is your faithful service deserves.
W. NJ, Rank VIII go to Juneau as the
.reuresentative of some local capitalists
who will make investments both in mines
and in produce.
A Bogus Solicitor Wanted.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 27.-A man pur-
horting to be a representative OF Kahn
Brothers of this city, giving the name of
j.. I. DoGd, is wanted by the police on a
charge OF obtaining money under false
preeuses He has swindied victims in
East and West Oakland, San Leandro and
Benicia, and officers in both counties now
have IN eye out for him. He is about
feet, inches tall of slim build and dark
complexion. He wears linen trousers and
# dark coat with straw hat.
lie carries the Standard Designer and
Ladies Standard Magazine which he
show as samples and collects in advance.
This has been going on for several days
and numerous letters OF inquiry now reach
The store daily
Held for Trial.
OAKLAND, CAL. July 27.-Justice
Cliff, sitting as United States Commits
sloner, to-day held Adrian +. Blanchard,
tdItor OF La Revue ebdomadalre, TO an
kWer before the United States Grand Jury
tor sending obscene matter through the
mail,
Orchestral Competition.
OAKLAND CAL, July 27.-Alexander
l. stewart. who served Tor nve years as
lhe conductor of the First Congregational
bunday-school orchestra, has been secured
Tor similar position in the First NJ. e.