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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
WOMEN IN THE
MILL A MENACE
Rev. DR.. Smith Replies
to His Critics.
A NEW ERA OF SAVAGERY
RESULT OF THE INTRODUCTION
OF MACHINERY.
Future Mothers of the Nation Are
Losing Strength and Energy by
Spending Girlhood Days
in the Factories.
A NEW ERA OF SAVAGERY
RESULT OF THE INTRODUCTION
OF MACHINERY.
Special Dispatch TO The Call.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 10.-Rev. DR.. S. G.
Smith, pastor OF the Peoples Church in
this city. whose recent statements in re-
gard 10 women wage earners and their
interference with men workers, have at
tracted wide attention and criticism, to-
night replied TO his critics in a sermon
DR.. Smith said in part:
1t was in savage times that woman
was the slave and served her master in
menial tasks. We are fast on the road
10 new savagery The problem be-
gan when the discovery of machinery and
the factory system took the place of the
man and tool. Greedy employers babe
the delicate fingers OF woman and the
dimpled hand OF childhood TO grasp the
fallen task.
Economic conditions have no chivalry
and human avarice has no sense OF honor
The majority of workingwomen in this
country, now 100000 OF them are be-
tween the ages Of Il and 25. The great
fact OF the last decade, however. IS the
enormous increase among the number of
girls under Is years of age.
I'VE are deVouring the possibIe
strength of the nation by draining the
life OF its future mothers. Forty-five per
cent OF the manufacturing in the United
States is now done by women.
Make our women beasts OF burden and
the doom Of our strength is at hand. No
army is any more vigorous than the mo; h
ers who bore them. The enormous in
crease OF woman labor and OF Immature
young women is the economic, social
moral and physical evil OF our time, and
Is the most serious menace TO the na-
tons life"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
RAVENSCOURT
DRIFTS ASHORE
British Bark Again in
Trouble.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. lo.-After
having serious experiences at Panama
with yellow fever, the British bark Pa
venscourt arrived here a few days ago.
When she sailed from Panama, germs OF
the dreaded disease We're lurking in the
vessel and several OF the crew We're again
stricken down. one OF them dying. when
the vessel was thirty days out.
Upon her arrival here Dr. Foster. Unit
&c States quarantine officer. ordered the
vessel into quarantine at Diamond Point
Station. after being tOwed 10 tho station
and mOored at the Government buoy.
where she Was discharglng ballast, pre-
T77ITUTFTN ID UFTEEE UedkN gaze
came Up. The buoy being anchored 10 a
7oD-pound weight close 10 shore. and Ra-
venscourt being a l313-ton vessel. she be-
gan 10 drag. Captain Scott let go both
anchors. but before they caught. the Ra-
NenscOurt's stern struck the beach, which
s. quite rocky. Every effort was made 10
secure a tug. when she started 10 drag
but none could be had and an appeal was
sent 10 the United States revenue cut
ters anchored At Seattle. but the night
being stormy and dark, there was no re-
sp1nse. This morning a tug went 10 the
scene OF the disaster and succeeded in
q wing her from her position on the
beach. IL the tide had been high when
she went ashore she would have been a
total loss.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
MONEY MARKET
SLOW IN BERLIN
General Sentiment Fa-
VOrS an Advance.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

BERLIN. Dec. l0.-The money market
situation continues TO be the chief con-
Germ OF the German business world. Lon
don exchange continued 10 rise all last
week. Gold exports are now possible and
therefore an increase in the bank rate is
considered virtually certain. The officials
of the Reichbank were In consultation
yesterday on the subject and there was a
general sentiment in favor OF an advance
TO per cent. A definite decision is likely
TO be taken Tuesday
The Reichbank statement yesterday
showed much less Improvement than is
usual at this time OF the year. Private
discounts. after rising to a point near
the official rate, eased OF somewhat yes
terday, but the rise in the London pri-
vate rate causes an expectation here that
the Bank Of England viii make yet an
other advance.
Thus far, however, money market con-
ditions do not inspire a fear OF perma-
nent trouble in Berlin. n feeling Of as
surance arising from the fact that Ger
man circulation is so thoroughly satur-
ated with gold that any considerable de-
rangement Is impossible.
To-day high financial authority gave
the correspondent OF the Associated Press
an estimate OF the gold in circulation in
Germany. placing this at 2.500. 900
marks. and predicted that the Industrial
situation would continue very strong. A
leading official OF the Reichbank explain
ed that the industrial boom had not yet
reached Its elimination, but was now eX-
tending to the textile Industries
Iron prices he said. continue to
rise. The syndicate of rolled wire manu-
facturers has advanced prices ten marks
a ton. a Franco Belgian syndicate
with capital OF SO 000. 900. has acquired
the Westphalia coal mine and intends 10
establish immense modern furnaces and
steel mills on the Dortmund-Ems canal.
motion will be introduced in the Reich
stag concerning the organization Of Ger
man Chambers of Commerce in foreign
cities. In which particular Germany now
lags behind"
The packet post between the United
States and Germany is a success. During
the month Of October 1900 packages went
from Germany and during the month OF
November $3.50, as against II 900 during the
whole of 1891
After keeping silent at first. the Agra
rian press now begins 10 make a united
attack upon that part of President Nc
Kinley's message TO Congress relating to
the joint commission proposition. The
Deutsche Tages Zeitung says to-day:
"Such a proposition is wholly unaccount-
would be that the shrewd Yankees would
bambooZle the German members OF the
commission about American meats, with
caldrons doube-bottomed and similar
tricks. while the Americans here would
manufacture evidence against beers and
wines. President McKinleys claims as
to the healthfulness of American meats is
preposterous after the scandalous en-
balmed meat trial"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
REPUBLICAN POLICY
ANENT THE PHILIPPINES

NEW YORK, Dec. lo.-The World to-
morrow viii publish an interview with
Senator william p. Frye, president pro
TEN OF the United States Senate. In re-
ply 20 the question why IL was neces-
eary 70 take over the sovereignty OF the
whole Philippine archipelago. he said:
Commercially they were OF the utmost inpor-
tance 70 our country, located as they were at
the very threshold OF the Orient. the importa-
uon last year amounting 20 N.5Oo. .0oo. Oo0 with
an advancing civilization which viii IN a few
years, by Increasing their necessities double IT,
Then. too. the existing conditions in the
island afforded a powerful argument Ia favor
~ our action. Aguinaldo. with his seventeen
chfeftains then exiles at Singapore went 10
Honrkong 20 sail with Admiral Dewey for Ma
mia. lie having already sailed they were taken
over IA one - our revenue cutters. received
arms from the admiral. raised an army. fought
fleccfsiully The common enemy. were OF as
ristanCe % Us, and while no promises were
made them. orally or IN writing. they were
practically our allies. Coulc We desert and
lcave them % the tender mercies OF Spain
Surely no American citizen would have yusti-
fed Us In such action. The Republicans pro-
pose 20 first restore peace there. then give
them "a good government. decent wages. arouse
in the people an ambition 20 become good clti-
zens supply ihem with modern agricultural i'm
rieinents construct railroads and highways
making access 20 the sea easy build school
houses supply teachers. educate them so as 10
ft them Tor the exercise OF governmental func-
fi1ns after which trust them with the control
of local and municipal affairs. Possibly in
time they ma become NJ 20 establirh n re-
publican. stable and strong enough government
20 Erescrve order and peace. 20 protect life
and property 90 make treaties. observe their
obligations under them and compel others to
d. likewise.
Possibly when that time arrives. we. being
the sole judges might surrender 20 them the
s0vereirnfy. refervlnE 10 ourselves the naval ard
coalinF stations necessary for our naval and
merchant marine. So far as am personally
concerned. I would never surrender the sover-
eighty 20 any people within the Islands or 70
any nation without
A. 20 our constitutional rlrhts tariffs. emf
grafton. etc. that question is one OF great i'm
p0rtance. undoubtedly soon 20 be discussed In
Congress and az an early dnte settled. There
fore do not wish now. with only partial prep
aration. 20 deal with g. ] believe. however.
that Congress has fun power 20 enact Tor them
ouch laws as may seem 20 be wise and just
That the constitutional Limitation 20 tho
United Stnteg often referred 20. does not
apply 10 territories.
am confident that In the future three
~ four regiments of white men, with possibly
twice as many natives. VIII be ample 70 pre-
serve the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
MACRUM NAY BRING
A NOTE FROM KRUGER

CHICAGO. Dec 1O.-A special to the
Chronicle from East Liverpool. Ohio.
says: Friends in this city OF Charles E.
Macrum, until recently United States
Consul at Pretoria, say he is returning to
this country with important information
for the State Department, which he was
unwilling to risk cabling. His letters ccn-
clusively prove that not only was Ma
crum not persona non grata to the Trans
vaal Government. but that he was not on
the best possible personal terms with
President Kruger. Cabling could be done
only over a line controlled IN part by Eng
land. 1t is believed the informal ton
brought by Macrum is from President
Kruger and the purpose is to initiate
measures 10 bring the war to a close en-
honorable terms to the Dutch republic
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11

n EW YORK. Dec. i0.-A dispatch
M TO the Herald from Huntsville.
VI Ala. received tonight. gives con-
nrmation OF the story that Rosser
Is the same man who killed Henry
Hildebrand I'm san Francisco last
year. The prisoner. who shot and per-
haps fatally wounded Fred Slater in Mad
ison Square Garden just at the conclusion
Of the siN-day bicycle race Saturday
night was arraigned before Magistrate
Maye IN Jefferson Market Police Court
this morning. Dr. Wynkoop OF Bellevue
Hospital reported Slater TO be in a critical
condition. though comparatively free from
pain.
Although he tried TO keep his past in
The background and even assured HIS
counsel. Mark Alter. that he had never
before been In trouble. IL is known that
Rosser already has one life charged 10
his account While a member OF the First
Tennessee Regiment. which was on its
way 10 the Philippines. Rosser. IN San
Francisco in September. 1895. killed Henry
Hildebrand. clerk IN the Spreclels Mar
ket.
Rosser's behavior at the time was SINH
lar 10 that he exhibited this morning al
ter his arrest. de wcpt anc talked OF ils
deep feeling OF disgrace and OF his fine
family connection. Just year ago ne
threatened 20 commit suicide. but only
succeeded IN convincing the police Of his
desperate character.
Seldom has a tragedy in real life been
enacted with more sensational surround
inEs than those that accompanied the
shooting Of Slater by Rosser. The men
were strangers TO each other and. by the
mcrest chance. were thrown together IN
the great throng that filed Madison
square Garden. eager 10 witness the fin
ish Of the great siN-day bicycle race. The
two men Joined in the enthusiasm OF the
hour and cheered the winners as they flew
around in the final struggle. Suddenly an
alteration arose between the two over
ca small wager. Rosser advanced threat
cningly upon Slater. drawing a revolver
from his nip pocket
Tn latter was apprised OF his danger BY
"a shout of warning. and started 10 Crap
pie with his assailant. There was q flash
and a report. and Slater fel. With lis
head pillowed in the lap of Young
woman who had been spectator OF the
scene.
So great was the uproar in the garden
ai The time that few knew that 4 tragedy
was being enacted. The sta-cor of tho
races was using his pistol with blank cart
ridges, and the shot fired by Rosser Mas
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
YELLOW FEVER
ON THE GLENH0LM
Negro Contracted the
Disease at Sea.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

ASTORIA. Or, Dec. 10.-The British
ship Glenholm arrived in port last night
from Panama with case OF yellow fever
aboard. She was Immediately ordered to
quarantine and to-day was thoroughly
fumigated, under the direction Of DR.. Hill
Hastings, United States quarantine off,
Ger. The yellow fever patient is a negro,
and he IS just recovering from the dis
ease. Three others OF the crew are i'll
with different ailments and all four men
were removed 10 St Mary's Hospital
The Glenholm lost SIX OF her men at Pan
anna.
The negro was taken ill on the voyage,
anu 1t i thought ne contracted the dis
ease by occupying the berth of one Of
the men who had died The negro had
never slept between sheets, and when he
was assigned 10 the snowy bed at the
hospital his suoerstitious soul revolted
and he insisted on sleeping on a hard
mattrass.
The report OF the yellow fever case
caused much excitement IN the city, but
there is no danger OF a spread Of the dis
ease
The St Enoch. also from Panama. which
u long overdue. was reported of the river
this evening. Fears for her safety had
been entertained and > per cent reinsur-
ance was offered on her in San Francisco.
Columbia River Pilot Staples was placed
aboard OF her to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
B0ERS HAVE BLOWN UP
THE COLENS1 BRIDGE

FRERE CAMP. Natal. Dec. 1o-Helio-
graphic communication with Ladysmith
continues daily. General Schalkburger
and Commandant Louis Botha are in com
raand Of the Boer forces investing Lady
smith. Their horses are said 10 be in
poor condition.
A heavy report was heard in the direc-
tion OF Colenso to-day. The sound was
followed by q big cloud OF smoke. The
supposition is that the enemy has blown
up the bridge.
TO consider Winston Churchill, who was
captured on November Is between Escourt
and Chiveley. a combatant officer. and to
retain him as prisoner. }Hr. Churchill
has applied 10 General Butler with view
of getting an exchange.
This has been a quiet day here. The
health of the troops is excellent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
AT PASADENA DEDICATED
Pontifcal Mass Celebrated by Bishop
Montgomery and a Sermon by
Father Yorlre

PASADENA, Dec. 1o.-St. Andrews. the
new Roman Catholic Church, was dedi-
Gated here to-day with beautiful and elab-
crate services. At 10 o'clock Bishop Mont
gomery OF the Los Angeles diocese cele-
brated a pontifical high mass. assisted by
Father Harnet Fathers O'Regan and
Hahn assisting as deacon and sub-deacon
Of the mass. Father Yorke preached a
very strong sermon on the Catholic
church. speaking Of its mission as The
organization through which the teaching
Of Christ must be promulgated.
This is the first permanent edifice that
the church has had in Pasadena. 1t was
built largely through the efforts of IA
ther Farrelly; the pastor. who was hter-
ally assisted by his congregation and en-
couraged by the citizens. The building
cost about $4,000 and adds TO the beauty
of the town. A large crowd attended the
dedication and the services in the even
ing. at which Bishop Montgomery
preached.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
R0SSER'S IDENTITY IS
NOW FULLY ESTABLISHED
Slater, Je Second Victim Of the Slayer Of Hdebrand,
Stl in Critical Condition. but
May Recover.
May Recover.


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had tS convicted and punished would
nope at N Slater viii otherwise that honor
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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
BRYAN is NOT A
CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR
Will Give No Information as to
Whom He Favors for the
Office

GALVESTON, Dec 10.-Wiliam J..
Bryan and former Governor Hogg re-
turned to-day from Lako Surprise. where
they have spent the last week hunting
ducks. Mr. Bryan at Union station.
just before his departure for Austin, was
questioned relative TO the Nebraska Sena-
torship. He said:
II have just returned from duck hunt
and know nothing about the Senatorial
situation in Nebraska"
'Will you be candidate?" was asked.
Mr. Bryan replied emphatically, at will
not"
Mr.. Bryan refused positively to be
Nebraska and gave no inkling as 10 whom
he favored for Senator. He was in ex-
cellent health Gnd spirits and said he had
had grand time at Lake Surprise. where
he bagged fifty ducks, twenty-five OF
which were canvasbacks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
INCREASED WAGES
IN COTTON MILLS

FALL RIVER. Mass, Dec. 1o-The new
wage schedule, giving 5000 cotton mill
employees in this and other New England
cities 10 per cent increase in wages. will
go into effect tomorrow. On December
IS an additional $1,000 mill employees will
begin 10 receive like advance in wages
and before the first of the year 10 500 9th
ers will have received the increase Thus
by January / fully AS, 600 New England
mill employees will be receiving an aver
age rate of pay equal TO the previous high
rate Of 1852. when they were paid the high
est rate OF wages since the inception of
the cotton industry.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
TO OPPOSE WHEELER.
Bailey Will Protest Against His Ad-
mission to Congress.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1o.-A special to the
World from Washington says: Represent
ative Bailey Of Texas is ready to protest
against General Joe Wheeler's admission
TO Congress should he return from Ma
nila and present himself to assume mis-
position as Representative from Alabama
Mr.. Bailey will contend that Mr.. Wheeler
cannot hold two positions-major general
OF volunteers and member of Congress-at
the same time. Mr.. Bailey has made n
canvass Of the Democratic side and re-
ceived promises of support from nearly
a hundred members.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
DEATH OF E. M. SMITH.
Injuries Received in a Runaway
Prove Fatal.

PLACERVILLE. Dec. 10.-E. NJ. Smith.
for nearly fifty years n resident of Co
Iona. died at his home at that place to-
day at II o'clock a. m, death resulting
from injuries received in a runaway acct
dent while on HIS way home from visit
TO this city yesterday. The deceased was
one of the best-known pioneers in Califor-
MIA. He was for years the custodian of
the monument erected at Coloma by the
State 10 James w. Marshall. the discov-
children survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
coNpAeNrE GENEaALE rRANsArIASr1ous

DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE-PARIS. -e-cS.
Sailing every Thursday lnste1d Of q FrN
Saturday, from November ? 1850. at S-.4fte-sS
10 a. m. from Pier ~ North River. foot %
Morton 81. la NORMANDIE. Nov. ls; La
GASCOGNE. Nov. q. LA TOURAINE. Nov.
80: LA BRETAGSE. Dec. First-class %
Havre. SO and upward: per cent reduction on
round Trip. Second-clRsa 20 Hnvre. tt3s peT
cent rcAuction on round trip. GENERAL
AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND CAN
ADA q Broadway HudsOn bulldinEl. New
York. J. r. FUGAZI & CO. Pacific Coast
Agents. Montgomery ave-. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
RELEASED PRISONERS
HAVE REACHED MADRID

MADRID. Dec. 10-An official dispatch
from Manila says that DO Spanish who
were formerly prisoners in the hands of
the Filipinos have arrived there.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
ALEJANDRINO SURRENDERS
TO GENERAL MACARTHUR
Report That the Filipino Leader and His Staff Are in
the Hands Of the American
Commander


MANILA. Dec esterday
of
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11

Trunks, Valises and Pocket-books let
tered without charge. Sanborn. Vail &
Co.
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OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co

= Il. I. ::
h Steamers leave Broadway
{@ wharf. San Francisco:
2t<SA For Alaskan ports 10 a. m
MSDEN Dec. :. T. p II. q q. Jan. 1.
* E<fK5 change TO company's steam
H*SzEa w ers at Seattle.
g1<ArTTlt For Victoria. Vancouver
NEtA Oh. Co. Port Townsend Sc
8kA attle Tacoma. Everett Ana
cortes and New Whatconl
CWash.). 10 A. m. Dec. T. T.
=, - O, ., Ian. / and every fifth day there
after; chang Alaska and O. N. R'y.; at Tacoma
20 n p R'y; at Vancouver 20 G. p. Railway.
For EUREKA uJumboldt Bay, D. n. Dec. 5
10 i5 70. rs. 20. Jan 4. and every NTH day
thereafter. ...- c. e,-...- -.
20. port Harford Csan Luis Obispol, Gaviota.
santa Rarbara Ventura. Hueneme. san Pedro.
Fast San Pedro 0os Angeiesl and Newport. D
a m Dec . Z. 10. "a. Is. q. 20. 80. jan i
ana every fourth day thereafter.
Por San Diego. stopping only at Port Har-
Fora fSan LUIS Obispo). Santa Barbara. Port
Ios Angeles and Redondn Oos Argeles). n
a m pee e. s. II. fs, 20. 20. S. Jan !. and
every fourth day thereafter.
For Fnsenada. NaEdalena Bay. San jose del
Csbo Mazatlan. Aitata. Ia Paz. Santa Rosa
liza and Guaymas CMex). 10 a m. 9Th Of each
For further information obtain eompany's
folder.
The company reserves the right 20 chanEs
without previous notice steamers. sailing dates
TICKET OFFICE New MontEo nsry
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10 Market St. San Francisco.
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THE 0. R, & n, co.

AMERICAN LINE.
rrv YORK SOUTHAMPTON. LONDON. PARrx
stoopfnr at Cherbourg. westbourd.
From New York Every Wednesday, 10 A. m
st. Paul.........Nov. 81 ST. Louis........Dec. y
81 Iouis.......N Nov. p St Paui........Dec. ~
ST PauI.........Dec. New York.......Jan-
RED STAR LINE.
New Yor< and Antwerp.
From New York. Every Wednesday. u noon.
Friesiand .......Nov. slKensington ....Nov. y
Southwark -. Nov. Isl INoordland ......Dec- 4
westernIand Nov 27lFriesland .......Dec- II
EMPIRE LINE.
Seattle. st. Michael. Dawson City.
For full information regarding freight and
passage apply 70
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY.
90 Montgomery at. or any OF It's agencies.
Rates and sailings for 1900 now ready.
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EW YORK, Dec. ia dispatch
10 the Herald from Huntsville.
Ala. received tonight. gives con-
nrmation OF the story that Rosser
is the same man who killed Henry
Evening journal., 1899-05-13
BAD SIDEWALKS REPAIRED.

AN UNUSUALLY GOOD RESULT OBJ
TANNED FROM APPOINTMENT OF
STREET SUPERVISORS.
Already the Street and Sewer Directors
are beginning to realize good results from
the appointment OF street supervisors.
and work that has heretofore been ne.
elected Is now being looked after.
At this mornings session OF the de-
partment Supervisor Goodwin, OF the First
district reported to the board that since
he has been on duty he has called the at
tention to twenty-one residents and
property holders IN his precinct OF bau
places and holes IN the sidewalk, every
one OF which have been promptly put IN
good shape.
This is an unusual occurrence. and the
Street ana Sewer directors feel greatly
grauned at the work DONE as the pres
cnce OF q supervisor whose duty It Is 10
look after and report such matters will
have a tendency to make property own
ers give more attention to sidewalks In
front OF their properties.
Evening journal., 1899-05-13
RAILWAY EXTENSION.

CITY ELECTRIC ROAD TO BE
GRANTED PERMISSION TO EX-
TEND LINES.
In all probabilities tho Wilmington City
Electric Railway Company viii be grant
ed permission by the Street and Sewer
Department to lay tracks on the Boulc-
ward at next Tuesday nights session OF
the lDard.
SUerintendent Robert i. Fox, repre-
sentipg the company, appeared before
the Street and Sewer directors at 103l
o'clock this morning and made formal
application for permission to place tracks
OF Washington street bridge.
The company desires to go out tn,
Boulevard as far as Twenty-third street
Citizens residing along that thoroughfar,
have requested the company to make tn,
extension. and at the meeting Of the a.
rectors Of the Street and Sewer Depart.
ment on Tuesday night a delegation o.
citizens asked that the company b,
granted the privilege OF laying its track.
on the bridge and out the Boulevard.
Although no action was taken in tn,
application this morning by the directors
it being an informal meeting, superin
tendent Fox was given to understan,
that the required permission would b.
granted at the next regular session Of tn,
department