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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
STREETCAR MEN
 ARE ORGANIZING
Conductors and Gripmen Forming a Volunteer
 Company.

The streetcar employees of the city are organizing a company of volunteers, which they hope to make the best com pany on the coast. There are a number of conductors and gripmen in the city who have seen service in the regular army, and the aim is to have as many of these enlist as will and to fill the rolls of the company from other streetcar men, choosing them for their physical qualifications.
 The Sutter and California street car systems have agreed to allow their men to go on leave of absence, promising them their places again on return from the war. The Market-street system will probably do the same. as the matter was laid before MT. Vining, and he said he would take it under consideration and give his decision in couple of days.
 General w. H. L. Barnes Is sponsor for the company and is receiving enlistments at his office, 50-53 Crocker building. Thirty men have already signed the roll, sig nifying their intention to enlist. and it is expected that the company will have it's full quota within a few days. Any stretcar conductor or gripman who de- sires to join the company should send his application in as early as possible
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17

tation, and as an additional surgeon was allowed the regiment, he decided to en- list and link his fortunes with the Man fla expedition. His office will be tempo rarily filled during his absence.
 It was expected that the two other pat talions of the First Regiment of Oregon Volunteers will arrive here this week. Colonel Yoran said yesterday that he thought that Colonel Summers had left Portland last night, and in that case the battalions should arrive in San Francisco tomorrow or Thursday.
 Corporal Nicholson of Company B has been presented with very handsome gold medal by his former employers, New man & Levinson
 The life insurance men have been in resting the camp like the busy bee around the bung hole of molasses barrel. They are exceedingly energetic in their efforts 10 insure every man in the camp in the only, reliable company doing business on earth. They are cutting corners against each other, and saying any but nice things or each other when their backs are turned. Yesterday a certain well-known insurance man spoke disparagingly of a T!val company, and when the representa- IlVe or the rival company heard of it he sought out the first insurance man, and flashing check of a very large denomi- haton in his face made him retract his statements. Colonel Smith found 1t neces- sary to have the camp cleared of the in Surance men.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
ANOTHER ROAD
 CUTS RATES Northern Pacific Throws Down the Gauntlet to the Ca-
 nadian Line.
The Great Northern of Oredou Is Also in the
 Field.

The Northern Pacific has thrown down the gauntlet to the Canadian Pacific, and there is every reason to believe that an- other lively passenger rate war is in prospect. The Northern has cut the transcontinental rates to New York to SAT first class and S36 second class. To Chicago the rate is now $43 50 and $32 50 for first and second class respectively, and to St. Paul s32 and $21. The rates were put in effect yesterday, by order of the general passenger office, located in St Paul. Minn., and corresponding reduc- tions were made to other terminal points on their line.
 The Northern Pacific officials say that this is the beginning of the end and they are now in the field to get some of the business which has been absorbed for some time past. They say that the latter company, not satisfied with the differentials of S7 50 and $5 allowed 1t by the Transcontinental Association in Cali fornia alone, also applied similar differ entialS to business in Oregon and Wash ington, although the association had re- fused to grant the concession previously. When the Northern cut rates to equalize these differentials the Canadian Pacific then made cut of B and 50 per cent, and as consequence they got all the busi- will be abolished altogether, and if this Is done @ merry rate war will undoubt- edly be the result.
 Affairs were quite lively in the office of the new bidders Tor patronage, and they report a large sale at the reduced rates.
 The Canadian officials are in no sense disturbed at the course taken by their rivals for they say that their rates have not been met by the other company. They had not noticed any change in their busi- ness, and were under the impression that the Northern would have. to make further reductions to take trade away from them.
 The Great Northen of Oregon has also decided to enter the field, and will re- sume the sale of orders on North Pacific coast terminals to Eastern points at the reduced rates in effect from these points. It is not known whether the other Ameri- can roads will meet the reductions of the northern roads, and no announcement has as yet been made of such a course oY1 their mart
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
THE MANILA
 EXPEDITION
Extra Rush on the Work of Getting Ships Ready
 to Carry Troops.

The steamers Australia, City of Sydney and City of Picking, recently chartered by the War Department, are being rap- idly fitted to carry troops to the Philip
 pine Islands. Captain Oscar F. Long, chief quartermaster of the Department of California, is supervising the work of preparation, and with the valuable as- sistance he is receiving from the owners of the vessels expects to have them ready for the long voyage by next Saturday morning.
 AS almost the entire interior of the three vessels will have to be remodeled, the undertaking is of greater magnitude than was at first anticipated; besides, the great distance to be sailed and the large number of troops to be carried by each steamer will necessitate the furnishing of increased ventilation and building of ex- tra galleys. The work, however, is being hurried as fast as possible. Gangs of carpenters and other mechanics are employed night and day without cessa- ton to complete the vessels for the trip. bedding for the equipment of the vessels is also going ahead, and there is no doubt of Captain Long having everything in readiness for the sailing of the steamers some time next Saturday.
 The City of Picking when completed will accommodate at least 1850 men. The num- Der to be carried by the Australia and City of Sydney has not yet been esti- mated. If the chartered vessels were required to carry only the usual number of passengers they would have been pre- pared to start at a days notice, or at least as soon as the necessary amount of coal could be taken on. The delay is caused altogether because of the great number of changes being made to carry a larger number of passengers than was anticipated when the vessels were built The great distance to be traversed-about $500 miles-is perhaps the longest voyage ordered for United States troops; there fore special precaution is being taken to see that the men do not suffer for want of proper ventilation. Everything is being arranged to make the trip of twen- ty-fve days with as little inconvenience to the troops as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
General Merriam Ready to Announce the| Disposition Of the Assembling
 Troops.
The Charleston Preparing to Sail Tonight Generous Gift Made to the Volunteers by H. F.
 FOrman

It is said that the Nebraska troops VIII arrive here next Friday.
 Yesterday Major Mccarthy, prlgaae surgeon of volunte9rs, detailed Dr: Rethers of the First and Dr. Robley or the Seventh California for duty at the brigade hospital tenant-Colonel Duboce of the First California yester- day made application to have the troops paid before their departure Tor Manila There is a good chance or sue cess in the enterprise.
 Adjutant- General A. w. Barrett or California yesterday received a mes. sage from General H. c. Merriam or the Department of California and the Columbia requesting that 5S4 new unl- forms. the property of the State, De turned over to the heavy artillery Of California Volunteers and made charge against United States. Upon the receipt of the message General Barrett proceeded to comply with the request, and the uniforms will De turned over to the heavy artillery to- day.
 Lieutenant Sydney A. Cloman, U. $. A, chief commissary of the expedition to the Philippine Islands, has already commenced making preparations TOT the laying in of stores for feeding the troops to Manila, and says that so far as his department is concerned there will be no delay in sailing, as every precautiOn will be taken to have the supplies ready in time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
CONTROL YOUR FANCY.
Sometimes Imagination Runs Away With
 Sober, Slow-Footed Judgment.


 Do not imagine, whatever may be your station in life, that jollity is be- heath your dignity. The greatest and best of men have had a large capacity for fun.
 Do not imagine that there is any per- son so lowly as to be beyond the obliga- tions of courtesy. Washington lifted his hat to a negro, and said he would not be outdone in politeness by slave.
 Do not imagine that patriotism IS a virtue reserved for war times. Pro- found peace gives a real patriot plenty of opportunities to show his devotion.
 Do not imagine that every man you meet is as interested in the "cuteness' of your baby boy as you are. Make your nursery "reminiscences short.
 Do not imagine that a storekeeper who recommends certain goods to you when you want something else is dis interested philanthropist, seeking only your happiness. He is thinking of his own pocket.
 Do not imagine that when you de- mand Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey you ought to spend minute listening to reasons why you should buy somebody else'S whiskey, much cheaper and said to be just as good. The cheapness is a delusion and the just as goOd' is thread bare lie. Do not be humbugged. Kick, and kick hard. Sometimes 1t seems that the only way to get justice is by vigorous kicking.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
AN INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS.
O'Brien's Great Consolidation Sale
 Captures the Town.

To say that J. J. OBrien & Co.'s gigantic consolidation sale has taken the town by storm gives but faint idea of the tremendous outpouring of buyers that yesterday packed their mammoth estab- lishment at the junction of Market Jones and McAllister streets in response to the announcement that their Los Angeles store had been closed and the stock shipped here for clearance regardless of sacrifice, and the goods are truly being sacrificed, as the magnitude of the stock taken in conjunction with the enormous regular stock of their San Francisco store creates an overplusage of spring and summer goods that compels the firm to utterly disregard values in their eff forts to force out the goods beIore the buying season is past.
 Space does not permit enumeration of the thousand and one bargains that are offered, but they include everything new and fashionable in dress goods, silks, laces, ribbons, gloves, waists, jack cts, capes, suits, dress skirts. hosiery. corsets, underwear, mems furnishings curtains, linens, wash fabrics domestics housefurnishings and the numberless other articles that constitute a first-class dry goods stock, and the thousands of eager buyers that yesterday crowded every aisle proved how thoroughly the ladies of San Francisco appreciate the rare money-saving opportunity afforded them. SS
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
SATURDAY IS
 NOW THE DAY
Another Week Added to the Sailing Date of
 the TranSDOrtS.

Saturday is now considered the earliest date upon which the first of the troop ships for the Philippines can sail. The Peking will be ready before that time, but the troops will not, so despite the or ders from Washington to embark yester- day the troops will still finger at the camp on the Presidio grounds.
 Progress on the Australia is more rapid than upon the Peking, but the Picking will be the first to leave, for she will take supplies as well as troops. The owners of the Conemaugh and the Ohio have become tired of waiting for the Govern ment to decide whether or not 1t would charter their ships, and so they have sent them up to the sound to be fitted out for the Klondike trade this summer. The City of Sydney is also undergoing repairs and she will have to take on a full supply of coal after she is in shape for transport service. The Senator and the St. Paul, both new steamers, built at the Union Iron Works, are being talked of by the Government, but nothing definite has been done. In the meantime the Senator is being loaded for her first trip on the north coast route. Each of these vessels can easily carry at least six hundred men.
 It is expected the Charleston will get away some time today. She has been waiting for stores, but just what stores she is waiting for that cannot be pur- chased here is not known by those who will tell, but it is surmised that perhaps some of Dewey's instruments. or some of the compasses of the fleet have been in- jured by the concussion of the guns dur ing the great fight at Manila, and new ones must come from the Naval Obser- vatory at Washington.
 Lieutenant Commander Thomas $. Phelps, who has been on duty at the naval rendezvous in this city, has been ordered to duty with the ASiatic squad ron. He will sail on the Picking, and it is understood he will be assigned to the Ral- eigh executive officer.
 The old sloop-of-war Mohican, after having her guns stripped from her, has to fight. She has been painted the war color, and as there was no need for painting her unless there be service ahead for her, 1t is believed that she, too, will be given some work, probably in the SUD- ply or patrol service.
 By the middle of this month the Far ragut will be ready to launch, and as she ished it will not be long before she will be put on active service. The Wisconsin will have to wait for armor plate, and when she will be ready is an unsolved problem. The Fearless, now the Iroquois, the Vigilant and the Active will be ready to receive their guns by the end of this week, but 1t is not at all certain that they will get them by that time The deck house of the Vigilant has been lowered a little and the boilers of the Active have been braced in one or two spots where bracing was needed, but the Fearless was left untouched. The character of the guns which will be mounted on the tugs is not yet known except to this extent-they will not be modern guns. It is probable that their armaments will consist of whatever can be picked up and made to answer for
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
A FITTING
 TESTIMONIAL
Presentation to Three VOl- unteerS From Wells,
 Fargo G Co.

The employees of Wells. Fargo & Go. yesterday paid a munificent tribute to three of their fellows-Captain E. c. Slut life, R. S. Nudge and F. F. Silcox-who have enlisted in the army.
 The three young men had been request ed to pay a visit to the office and say good-by to their old friends. When they arrived they found all the employees as- sembled in the hallway on the second floor, which was suitably decorated in red, white and blue. As the three soldiers approached the company drew up to- gether in the form of a horseshoe, while the familiar strains of America" from 400 throats made walls and rafters ring.
 Aaron Stein, assistant to the president of the company, then made stirring pa- triotio speech, at the close of which he
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
SCANDAL MAY
 CAUSE SCHISM Opening of the Long, Pending Methodist
 Church Trial. Charges So Delicate That the Lady StenogPapher Was
 Excused.
Charles Neall and Charles Armstrong May Now Accuse the Pastor
 of Evil.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, May 16.
 The board of examination convened at the Thirty-fourth street M. E. Church to- night to hear the charges against George Neall and Charles Armstrong, and con- tinued in session until midnight. Only three of twenty witnesses were exam ined, but their testimony was such that the lady stenographer had to be excused and a gentleman substituted.
 The chief witness was Mrs. Hattie Long. The charges were filed by friend of hers, who tired of the scandal that threatens to dismember the church. The charge made specifically is that 'on the statements of their own making before their pastor and wife, George Neall and Charles Armstrong are guilty or making proposals to one Hattie Long, which re- flected upon her character, Every one was excluded from the meeting except the defendant. his attorney, and the scribe. The witnesses were placed in the Sunday school room and called as wanted.
 Rev. A. T. Needham of the Eighth ave- nue M. E. church presided. The board of sister churches, but MT. Willis of Golden Gate and MT. Pratt of the First church of this city did not put in an ap- pearance. H. D. Talcott of the Ches- ter street church represented the defend- ants, and Mr. Needham the church.
 The first witness was Rev. E. Francis Brown, pastor of the church. Mrs. Long was then examined as to the time and events connected with the alleged in suit MT. Neall followed and was on the rack for a long time. His own admis- sion of the charge at a preliminary hear ing is being made the most of by his prosecutors. The affair has been a pub lie scandal for a year and compromises have been made and broken numerous times in order to keep the affair quiet. The pastor is blamed by some and threats are made against him by those under charges. Charles Armstrong said to- night:
 Brown had better let this drop I know he had trouble in Winnemucca, New, and have been to Cloverdale and saw the woman in the case. She will come here if necessary"
 do more than say: That is all right"
 The hearing will be continued and a thorough investigation held. On the con- will hang the fate of the church, for the pastors friends declare it an attempt to run Mir Brown out
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS. Executive Committee of the State
 Organization Holds a Meeting.

The executive committee of the Califor- mia State League of Republican Clubs held meeting at the Union League rooms last night Those present were: Colonel George Stone (chairman), z. U. Dodge (secretary), Asa R. Wells, c. s. Laumeis- ter, F. D. Worth, A. l.. Hart, I. J. Tru- man and T. U. Collins.
 The committee decided to hold a con vention of the clubs at Golden Gate Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, May S1 and June l. On the former date a mass meet ing will form one of the features of the gathering, and delegates will be elected to attend the national convention, which meets in Omaha in June.
 Colonel T. V. Eddy addressed the com mittee and the meeting adjourned to meet next Monday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
W. F. HUMPHREY GOES OUT His Resignation Accepted by the
 Coast Athletic Association

William F. Humphrey, who for some time has been member of the Board of Registration and Board of Governors of the Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic Asso- citation, has rendered his resignation to that body, owing to pressure of other matters which demand his entire time.
 MT. Humphrey first rendered his resig- nation about a year ago, but on request of the national association withheld if nm til matters of importance connected with the association on this coast could be sat- practically finished, and he again ten dered his resignation. Yesterday a let ter of acceptance was received from the coast association, but the national hodv has not yet been heard from. If inc resignation Is accepted it is probable that John Eliot of the Olympic Club, will be Mr. Humphreys successor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
ANNUAL SERVICES.
Junior Members of the League of the Cross Attend Church in
 a RodY

The annual services to the junior mem bers of the League of the Cross Cadets of the parish were held in Mission Do- lores Church last night. Preceding the religious services Father P. O'Ryan, the director of the League of the Cross. deliv- cred an eloquent address calling upon all to live life of temperance.
 The Young Ladies' Sodality of the par ish attended the services in a body. Some of the members of the organization fur nished the music, which was a prominent feature of the evening, the singing being especially good. Quite large number of the members of Company l. of the ca after the services distributed circulars setting forth the advantage of becoming members of the league.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
Illegal Fishing

The deputies of the Fish Commission who are running the new launch Ouinnat are making good showing for their time. Last week Deputy John Davis reported that the crew caught Carl Russo and Joe Scarfield catching small bass in San Pablo Bay They were taken to San Ra- fael, where they pleaded guilty and were fined $2O each by Justice of the Peace Wilcox Another run was made near Ellis Landing and lot of nets and an- chors were confiscated. On Saturday fhe crew caught ten Chinese and captured two fishing junks In San Pablo Bay. The Mongolians were catching the small fish prohibited by law.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
METZ ENDS HIS LIFE. Drank Carbolic Acid in the Ross

OAKLAND, May 16.-John Metz, who was in Gates tamale parlor with Grace Galindo the night Eslabe killed Gates swallowed the contents of a bottle of car bolic acid tonight in the Ross House. Grace grabbed at him, but too late to keep him from accomplishing the deed. He then struck her with the bottle and ran downstairs into the street. The woman followed and notified police of- ficer of the affair. When found Metz had reached the corner of Ninth and Jefferson streets, where he dropped dead. The Coroner was notified and the remains taken to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
War Incidents.

Surgeon William Martin. United States Navy, yesterday received directions from Washington to report to Mare Island for duty at the United States recruiting rem deZvous, San Francisco. Dr. Martin re- gently rendered his services to the sur geon-general.
 Major-General Dickinson, division com mander of the N. G. C., announces the receipt of reading matter contributions. He suggests that such other donations in this line as will be made should be sent in during the next few days.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17

The Rose Carnival this year at Santa Rosa, May 20, will surpass anything which has yet been given in the State. In the grand floral parade there will be an exact reproduction of the United States cruiser Newark and two monitors, from whose There will be many new features and roses galore. The Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias, which Is in camp there, will be in the parade. For thls occasion the San Francisco and North Pacific Railway will make round trip rate of $1. Leave Tiburon ferry at 7:3o and a. ID.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
The Railroad Again Sued.

Emma Wahlgren commenced suit yes- terday against the Market Street Railway Company to recover $10,000 damages for injuries received on March 9 last while attempting to get out of the way of car that was being run into the roundhouse on Sacramento street, near Walnut. In trying to avoid the car, which was pass ing over the sidewalk, she tripped and fell, breaking her arm.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17

The third social of the Cymrodorian So- ciety of the State of California was held at Cambrian Hall last night and an ex- cellent programme was rendered. pr. H
 I. Jones delivered a learned address on "The Vitality of the Welsh Language" The exercises of the evening closed with the singing of the Welsh national hymn
 ''aen Wlad fy Nhadau,' and America" :" The society is composed of natives of
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
Mismated Married Couples.

Louisa Puttick has been granted a di- vorce from William Puttick on the grounds of cruelty and intemperance.
 Judge Dunne yesterday granted Caro- Lynch on the ground of neglect.
 Christine Hecht has begun suit for di- vorce against Joseph A. Hecht on the ground of failure to provide. She also asks to be awarded the custody of a minor child, Hermine Hecht, aged 10 years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17

Wales, and its object is to promote inter est in the literature and music of their native land
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
welsh Society Social,

The Hardtmuth lead pencil is the best in the world Try the "Koh-I-Noor."