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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
WILL INVESTIGATE
THE SEWING ASSOCIATION
CARPENTERS UNION NO. 4s3
SUSPICIOUS OF 1T.
Tickets Bought for Visionary En-
Observation-Disclosures About
to Reorganize.

The so-called ''Women's Cooperative
Sewing Society," organized by the
friends OF. humanity is at last to be
subjected to searching investigation by
members of local trades unions, who think
they have been victimized.
AS was told exclusively in The Call
some few months ago, these women, who
represented themselves as officers of a
cooperative sewing association, paid Wis
It's to the various unions and offered
tickets for an entertainment to be. held
in the basement of Metropolitan Temple.
The Labor Council refused to purchase
any tickets without first making an i'm
vestigaton. They found very unsatisfac-
tory conditions and the association was
promptly declared a fraud.
In the meanwhile tickets had been pur-
chased by the Building Trades Council,
Carpenters unions % and 4S3 and other
trade organizations.
AS the entertainment has failed to ma
terialize,. the unions which purchased
tickets think they have been victimized,
and are anxious to punish the perpetrat-
ors of the fraud, If fraud can be proven.
To this end Carpenters Union No. 4S3
last night appointed a committee to make
a thorough investigation of the affairs
and standing of the alleged cooperative
association. This action will probably be
followed by other purchasers of tickets
during the week and suits for obtaining
money under false pretenses are being
talked Of
A movement is on foot to. effect a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
DR.. w. F. LEWIS DEFENDANT
PERMANENT INJURY ATTRIB-
UTED TO A RUBBER TUBE.
Plaintiff Charges That Proper Care
and Skill Were Not Exercised
and Consequently She
Suffered.
Oakland once San Francisco Call,

SVo. brOduWdyJ: T Gu. To-
Suit was filed this afternoon by Charles
W. Hunt and his wife, Margaret G. Hunt,
against DIR. Walter F. Lewis, the well-to-
do dentist, residing on Ell Dorado avenue.
at Linda Vista terrace, for the recovery
of $4,000 damages sustained by reason of
the alleged gross carelessness of extract
Ing a tooth. III. .-:@' -. +:..
According to the complaint prepared by
Attorneys NJ. C. Chapman and Fred c.
Gift, plaintiffs last February engaged the
professional services of the defendant
doctorof dental surgery to extract a large
defective tooth from the upper jaw of
Mrs Hunt and to treat professionally any
Inflammation that might result
The troublesome tooth was extracted,
and it became necessary next to insert a
small rubber tube into the cavity to al
low any pus, that might gather to be
drained This rubber tube, the complaint
charges, was inserted so far that the in
f1ammation which followed inclosed the
same with disastrous results, all or
which was performed with gross careless
ness and failed not only to cure Mrs.
Hunts toothache but caused her TO SUI
fer excruciating pain by reason OF a ten
der and sore head and face:
Mrs Hunt moreover, alleges that de-
PENDANT afterward abandoned all attempts
to locate or remove the pain-inflicting
rubber tube, whereby she sustained last
ing and permanent injuries.
The parties are prominent in their re
spective VocationS, and a great deal or
interest centers around the probable out
come. Mr.. Hunt is of the firm OF HUNT,
Hatch & Co.. commission merchants, ana
is also Well-to-do.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
Declare T hem to Be
r Unnecessary.
SLAP AT OFFICE SEEKERS
NEARLY ALL WERE ANXIOUS
FOR REELECTION.
Said to Be Unbusiness1ike to Ask
# for Extra Help as Soon as
They Succeed Them ...:.
selves. ..:.5:.=.. i.

-. OAKLAND. Feb. 131.'No more help II
We can prevent it," declare the Super
visors Of Alameda County, in regard to
the officials seeking additional deputies
through the medium of the Legislature,
This morning the. Supervisors We're In
session when Mr.. Wells, the Democratic
member of the board, introduced a reso-
luton which contained a strong element
OF sarcasm. The resolution is as follows:
Whereas, the legislative delegation from Ala
media County has agreed upon bill allowing
certain county officials extra deputies there
Resolved. That the Board Of Supervisors OF
Alameda County, at a regular meeting held
: on February Is, 1889. is opposed to said bill
increasing the number of deputies for the coun-
~ Of Alameda; 1t is further
Resolved, That We do not deem it advisable
or business like at this time to add a yearly
increase OF expenditures for extra deputies IN
the sum Of about SIS, 0O0 be 1t further fiji.
6esoived. That as nearly all the county
ofncials were more than anxious to serve the
said county of Alameda for another term
under the present law, which was verified by
the eagerness with which said offices were
sought at the last election, we therefore fail
&c. see any good reason for this sudden in
crease Of deputies and expenditure OF public
Resolved, That the clerk of this board be
olreeted TO mail copy of these resolutions
county. -, -
There was very little discussion over
the resolution. Mr.. Church suggested as
an amendment that one deputy be allowed
the Treasurer's office as this is a Vneces-
slty, and Mr.. Wells accepted the amend
ment With this little discussion the reso-
luton was passed
Many of the officials declare that the
action of the Supervisors is uncalled for
IS II IS well known that many of the de-
partmentS are not properly provided for
1 Tiiaer the new county government act.
The resolutions were forwarded this even
ing TO SACRAMENTO in time to be laid be-
lore the Alameda legislators at their eau
Gus this evening. Now that it appears
probable that an entirely new law relative
10 registration of voters will be passed al
this session of the Legislature consider
office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
SAYS BERKELEY'S WATER
SUPPLY Is VERY BAD
HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT TO
THE TOWN TRUSTEES.
Declares the Watershed Yields Drain
age From Cow Pastures and
Cesspools.

BERKELEY, Feb. 13.-A sensation was
sprung at the regular meeting of the
Board Of Trustees tonight in the report of
the city health officer DR.. j. c. Rowell.
That official introduced a lengthy report
and laid it before the board upon the
contaminated water supply which he
claimed is being used by the residents of
the university town. He dwelt at some
length on the unsanitarys condition of the
watershed used by the Alameda Water
Company, claiming that in many places
pools and COW pa pastures He estimated
that the effect upon the water was such
as TO seriously impair It's sanitary condi-
ton.
prise at the disclosures in the report and
instructed the town clerk to at once in
form the directors of the Alameda Water
quest them to afford. an immediate rem
edy ca
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
MARCH WILL NOT
BE WELCOMED HOME
HIS WIFE HAS FILED SUIT FOR
A DIVORCE.
Sad Story of Desertion Told BY
Pretty Mary Soto Periera Be-
i. fore Judge Ellsworth.
Oakland ONCE San Francisco Call.

~. CNhAe'Ho OlllCe san FRANCISCO call.
90S Broadway, Feb. 13.
Almost. on the eve of his release from
San quentin, where he has served a
years sentence for burglary committed
In this city, William F. March was made
defendant in. proceedings for a divorce
instituted to-day by his wife, Hester
carpenter March. Mrs. March bases
her right for legal separation on the
ground that her husband has been con-
Vlcted of felony The complaint was
hled late this afternoon by her attorney,
George Z. jackson. March. who is also
known by the name of William Marsh will
have completed his sentence this month.
ne plalntln was popular young woman
when she married March, who attributes
his downfall to bad associates
The divorce suit of Frank E. Periera
against Mary Soto Periera of Haywards
came up before Judge Ellsworth to-day
The defendants case is a sad one she
being deserted by her husband a month
after the nuptials had been celebrated.
The plaintiff had decamped for Honolulu
at the time, leaving her to seek the home
OF her aged father for succor and protec-
ton.
Once within the period of desertion
Periera wrote to his wife that he intend
ed going to other islands to secure work
but instead he returned to Haywards and
was received without welcome. Pretty
Mary SOito's love for him had grown
cold and she refused to k1ndle anew the
fire of her affections. The Tilted husband
Immediately sued for a divorce, alleging
desertion.
On the witness stand to-day Mrs Pc
riera testified that aside from the support
afforded her by her father she had no
other income except what she realized
from fruit picking.
Judge Ellsworth fixed the alimony at
SIS per month during the tendency of the
suit, also $40 car fare for her witnesses
and $40 for counsel fees. These amounts
will have to be paid by Periera before he
can secure the decree he sues for.
Mary A. Case to-day brought suit for
a divorce from James r. Case, alleging
statutory grounds.
The divorce suit of Eliza Burkart
against Anton Burkart was to-day re-
ferred to Court Commissioner Babcock tc
take testimony. Default of defendant was
also entered,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
EXPLANATION BY j. D. CARR.
Denies That He Urged the Removal
of Mr.. Shields and the Appoint
ment of Ed Smith.
ment of Ed Smi

In explanation of his reported attitude
on the appointment of secretary for the
State Board of Agriculture ]. D. Carr has
the following to say:
l called upon the Governor and in my
interview with him / recommended two
persons to fill the vacancies caused by
the death of Hon. John Boggs and
Charles NJ. Chase. Not one word passed
between the Governor and myself as to
the places of the three members who re-
tire this year and not one word as to the
secretaryship. l admit frankly that l am
friend of Mr.. Ed Smith. but not to the
extent of recommending him to the Gov,
ernor for the purpose of removing Mr..
Shields. I know nothing of Mr.. Shields
but what is favorable l hear that he is
q gentleman of considerable ability. 1 do
not believe, however, that there is a man.
in the State who can take the office of
secretary and fill it as Mr.. Smith filled
1t under one years experience. | was on
that board eight years during Mr.. Smiths
incumbency, and 1 consider him one of
the most competent men for a place of
but few men are as well qualified for
the places they hold as Ed Smith for the
secretaryship of that board. was very
sorry for his removal, but 1t is done, and
If he is to be reinstated that will lie en-
tirely with the members of the board.
AS to my recommending any one to fill
Mr.. Mackay's or any one else's place,
now living that is also mistake. OF the
two gentlemen l recommended, one is
from San Francisco and 1 thought would
be a proper man to fill Mr.. Chase's place;
the other is from my own county, Mon
terey. l know he is competent man for
the place and would perform the duties
faithfully If appointed. l believe this part
of the State has had no representation on
the board since l resigned five or six
years ago. I never asked either of those
gentlemen If he would support Mr..
Smith for the secretaryship if appointed.
and in fact; the subject was not men
toned between US in any way.
l think the Governor will bear me out
in saying that not word was said about
the secretaryship in my interview with
him, and that made but two recommen-
dations and those were to fill the vacan-
81 &c nv death
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
DEFORMED CHILDREN
DEMANDING ATTENTION
TWO UNHAPPY CASES IN THE
PUBLIC EYE.
Clergymen Take an Interest and a
Benevolent Society Will Try
to Lend Assistance.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
908 Broadway. Feb 13

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway, Feb. 13.
Two unhappy deformed children are &C.
cupying the attention of the society which
undertakes to look after such cases. One
of them is little deformed girl in West
Oakland, the other is a deformed girl at
the Home of Love for Children.
In his sermon last evening Rev. J. w.
Phillips used the following strong Ian
guage: There is child in West Oak
land tonight who is deformed and will be
for life unless a certain necessary sur
gical operation is performed. The infant
has no doctors skill to save her, because
is nothing the matter. know of another
case here in which Christian Scientists
tried to persuade an invalid that there
was nothing the matter with her, and
when they found they could not effect a
cure they abused her for lack of faith
e At the close of his lecture Mr.. Phillips
list to cure any case of organic disease
to the satisfaction of himself and three
reputable physicians.
AT the Home of Love on Twentieth
street is very remarkable case of de-
formity which is interesting DR.. Herrick.
1t is that of a girl about IA years old who
cannot use her limbs and cannot articu-
late, but who seems to possess some de-
gree of common-sense. This girl was in
a children's hospital in San Francisco and
was declared to be a fit subject for the
Home for teeDle MINDED at Glen Ellen.
After being at the home for few weeks
the poor girl was declared to be a fit sub
ject for a hospital and was returned to
the Children's Hospital in San Francisco
In turn she was again sent away as not
being a fit subject. and her mother, who
is a widow and must work for a living,
took her child to many institutions, but
none would take her in.
The Childrens Society is attempting to
find some place where the girl can be
cared for, as it is believed that with
proper treatment she might be developed
intellectually.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
RUNAWAY BOYS IN TROUBLE.
Arrested in Alameda on Suspicion
Of Being Desperate Crooks.

ALAMEDA, Feb. 13.-Reuben Smith
and Albert Roeber, two San Francisco
boys who ran away from home, have
fallen into the hands of the Alameda po-
lice. They were arrested on suspicion
of being desperate crooks" Smith was
taken in early Sunday morning by officer
Gum. He was roaming along Pacific
avenue, acting rather queerly, and when
searched at the police station huge re-
volver and lot of ladys jewelry were
found.
This morning officer Anderson ran
across a young fellow trying to dispose
Of $50 diamond ring at local jeweler' 8
for s., and arrested him on suspicion. He
gave the name of Roper, but finally broke
down and confessed that he was a COM
panion. of Smith, and that they had run
away from home, first taking all the jew
elry they could gather up. He was fined
$40 for disturbing the peace, which his
father paid this afternoon. Smith was
charged with carrying a concealed
weapon and fined $40 No one has come
to his rescue and he is still in jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
WATER ORDER
HAS ALREADY
BEEN DRAWN
An Apparent Decrease
in Sections.
ALL FIXED FOR THE COUNCIL
PECULIAR ATTITUDE OF THE
PRESENT MEMBERS.
Some Damaging Facts Which Will Be
Forthcoming in the Promised
Inquiry Into the
Matter.
ALL FIXED FOR THE COUNCIL
PECULIAR ATTITUDE OF THE
PRESENT MEMBERS.
Oakland ONCE San Francisco Call,

f 908 Broadway, Feb. 13
1t is noteworthy fact that at the in
vestigation prior to fixing water rates
the members of the committee asked no
question at all of the water company's
representatives, while the six Councilmen
who were not on the committee, but who
were present by courtesy, were the ones
who wanted information. 1t is also pecu-
liar that the present committee should
consist of four members of the solid six"
and only one member who is opposed to
high rates. Last year this was reversed.
and the investiga ton was carried on by
men not favorable to the water company
demands.
1t is said that the ordinance desired by
the water companies is already prepared
and will be introduced at the proper time,
no matter what report the committee may
make. This ordinance has been carefully
made up and apparently decreases rates
in certain instances, but on the whole in
creases the income of the water company
even beyond the figures of the ordinance
now in effect. In the cases of very small
houses, of which there are hardly any in
this city, the rate is reduced, but on the
class of houses of which there are most
there is a slight increase.
Manager Watkinson of the Contra Cos
ia Company hurt his cause by his impet-
uous and unreasonable answers to some
of the gentlemanly queries of Mr.. Upton
and Mr.. Rowe. These two gentlemen ap
parently wanted the information they
asked for, while Mr.. Watkinson did not
appear anxious to oblige them. Especial
ly was this the case in a discussion that
took place over the use of water meters.
1t is we'll known that last June the
Church Of the Advent declined to pay its
excessive water bill, based on the sched-
ule, amounting to over So. After an alter
cation with the company the church de-
cided to put in a meter and the water
company told them that they would re-
greet such action when they saw the re-
suit. At the end of the month 1t was
found that the church had used just 60
cents worth of water and had to pay a
bill of 81, because such is the lowest
amount collectable under the ordinance
for meter rates. This fact will be used
during the investigation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
MRS. MacDERMoT WINS.
Suit for. $4,000 Against Admins
traitor Speedily Decided.

OAKLAND, Feb. 13.-Flora B. Mac
Dermot won victory to-day before
Judge Ogden in her suit against Charles
Rome. administrator of the estate of her
late husband, Charles F, MaeDermot, for
Judgment has been entered accordingly.
Charles F., MacDermot died intestate
last November, and on the 9th inst. Bone
Vas anpointed administrator. On the fol-
Iowinr day he qualified, and Immediately
afferward demanded and received from
the Union Trust Company. of San Fran
cisco $4,000. which the lat latter r. was .bs hold
i nsny Of 100 shares of capital stock of
me San Francisco and San Joaquin Val
lev Railroad Company. a =.
.,1a Is the owner of the money, which
was the only property that has come into
the hands of the administrator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
can FRANCISCO CALL

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco
Call, corner Of Market and Third streets open
until IL o'clock every night in the year.
BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street,
corner Clay; open until $50 clock.
2s7 Hayes street; open until $3.50 o'clock
e21 McAllister street; open until $3.50 o'clock
SIS Larkin street; open until $3.50 o'clock
1sH Mission street: open until 10 o'clock.
2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth: open
until o'clock
1os Eleventh street; open until o'clock.
1926 Mission street: open until o'clock
NV. corner of Twenty second and Kentucky
streets. omen until Q o. clock
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
THAT DELGER NOTE.
James ]. Lamping Still Has Faith in
It's Validity.

OAKLAND, r'eb. 13.-The demurrer of
James ]. Lamping to the complaint in
the suit of E. F. Delger and Matilda
Brown, as executors of the estate of the
late Frederick Delger, brought for the
purpose of calceling $4,000 note, on the
ground that the same, If signed by Delger
at all was signed by mistake was argued
before Judge Ellsworth to-day.
w. r. Davis, for the defendant, con-
tended that the complaint did not specify
wherein the allegation of fraud or mis-
take consisted, and that therefore the
facts alleged are not sufficient to con-
stitute a cause of action.
Judge Ellsworth intimated that the de-
murrer would be sustained, but allowed
Congressman Victor II. Metcalf, attor-
new for the plaintiffs, until next Monday
to cite authorities supporting his conten-
lions that the complaint is sound and the
suit properly brought in court of equity
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
where the FLAMES started.

The statement made in yesterdays
paper in the description of the fire at 632
Market street that the fire originated in
repudiated as the company never had
offices in the building. The name was
confused with that of the Eagle Lamp
Company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
coRBETT TO COACH U. c.
Berkeley Secures the Well-Known
Player to Put Her Baseball
Team Into Shane.

BERKELEY, Feb. 13.-Nelson Eckart,
manager of the University of California
baseball team, has secured the services
of Joe Corbett to coach the U. C. men.
this year.
Corbett is we'll known on the coast as
a crack pitcher. having played in that
capacity on the famous Baltimore teams
College men last year and brought that
aggregation of players up to a high de-
gree of proficiency. His work at Berke-
soon as he comes out on the campus
regular, systematic practice will begin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
Scandinavian Anniversary PARTY

The Scandinavian Society of San Fran
cisco. one of the oldest organizations of
this city, will celebrate the fortieth ami
versary of its institution by party to
be given in Native Sons Hall on the
night of the 4th of next March, The COM
mittee of arrangements is composed of
a number of the leading Scandinavians of
the city, and they are working to make
the affair q most nlaaSant one
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
The commerce of China.

DR.. John Fryer. who has spent many
years in the Orient, delivered another in
Sciences Hall last night. He spoke more
particularly of the commerce and products
of China, and his words proved both in
structive and entertaining. Next MONDAY
he will speak on Social Life in China
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
tie debate held conference in San Fran

ate debate held a conference in San Fran
cisco last Saturday.
BY the terms of agreement arranged
upon by the two universities the impor-
tant matter of the choice of the ques-
ton for debate is decided by a toss-up
between the chairmen of the two COM
mittees.
AS result of the recent conference, the
choice of subject rests this year with
Berkeley, giving to Stanford the option
of side. The debaters of the University
to Settle upon a question. They have
already taken the matter under consid-
Grafton and will submit a subject to the
Stanford men in a few days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
Broke His Leg While Wrestling.

ALAMEDA, Feb. 13.-Frank ColIerv. a
lad of 10, broke, his right leg in two places
yesterday while wrestling with a com
panion. The two boys were enjoying the
sport in the loft of stable on Alameda
avenue. They were evenly matched and
were exerting themselves to the utmost
when Collery fell. His right leg was
twisted about the left limb of his COM
panion. He gave a screech of pain as
he fell, and when he attempted to rise
he found his right leg was useless.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, Feb. 13.-The board Of re-
gents Of the University of California will
hold their regular monthly meeting to-
morrow afternoon at l o'clock in the
Mark Hopkins Institute of Art, San Fran
cisco.
James Palache has rendered his resig-
nation to the vestry of st. Marks Epis-
copal Church on Bancroft way as senior
warden of the parish His place will be
filled by F. L. Hobson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-14
Berkeley Graduating Glass.

BERKELEY, Feb. 13.-President Roy v.
Nye of the graduating class of the Uni
versity Of California appointed the follow
ing ing f ha Mnn 0day E0r the ,ns
Alice Rising, Bartlett L. Thane, Miss Lou
Use Holling, Hugh Webster. For the class
day exercises. forenoon--Miss Amy Ham
Swan. William T. Mooney, Miss Edith
Bonnell. For class day exercises. after
noon-Arthur NJ Ellis, chairman; Thomas
S. Elston,. Miss Bessie Wood, Miss L. Ju-
liam, Miss Margaret Webb, Ralph c. Dam
ielS. Arthur G. Aiken