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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
nirector Pierson Resigns.

At a meeting of the board of direc-
TORS of the North Shore Railroad yes
terdav William NJ. Persons resigna-
tion. which was handed in several
weeks ago, was accepted and his sue
cessor on the board was selected in
the nerson of Henry f. Bothin. AS
already announced, Attorney Pierson
is preparing for an extended trip
abroad and this fact was given for his
retirement from the directorate Of the
railroad company, with which he had
been connected since it was acquired
bv the Martin syndicate.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
Californians in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The follow
ing Californians are in New York:
From San Francisco-J. Drucker, at
the Cosmopolitan; L. Greensbaum, at
the SpauIding: E. B. Hood and wife,
at the st. Denis; d. j. Murphy, at the
Grand Union; F. A. Somers, at the
Hoffman; H. Tramler and Mrs. j.
Heidman, at the Imperial; ]. T. Me-
Dewitt, at the Hoffman; A. c. Walker,
at the Manhattan, and w. G. Wheel
book and wife, at the Normandie.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
Fisk Jubilee Singers.

The fourth number of the Young
Mems Christian Association star
course of entertainments will take
place next Friday evening. January 1.
The Fisk jubilee singers (colored) will
appear. This. company enjoys an en-
viable reputation and was organized
October s, 1871, at Fisk University
These are the Original Fisk jubilee
singers Their music is in a class
by itself and is as unique as it is meri-
torious. 1t appeals as no other music
can and the company meets with pro-
nounced success wherever it appears.
The wholesale grocerS of this city
have decided to close their places of
business on next Thursday evening
and keep them closed until Monday
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
CONTRIBUTORS WILL SAY
WHERE FUND SHALL GO
Roosevelt Reception Committee Fin
ally Decides on Plan for Dis
pensing Its Surplus Moneys.

The Roosevelt reception committee
held meeting yesterday afternoon
and decided to get the judgment of
contributors to the fund regarding
the disposition of the surplus. No
objection was made to the plan of
sending out postal cards, so that each
contributor might express his views on
the proposition.
In round numbers 10 per cent of
the amount collected is unexpended,
hence any one that donated $40, for
example, will get back s. if he signi-
fies desire for reimbursement. 1t is
understood that Golden Gate Park is
to be the beneficiary of the surplus.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
SIGN ARTICLES
OF AGREEMENT
Cooks and Walters Meet Res
taurant Keepers and Their
Difficulty Is Finally Settled
JOHNSON REMAINS FIRM
President Cornelius of Car
mems Union Alleges Men Are
Not Allowed Time for Runs
GNzfEf SlE5k0

The difficulty between the Cooks and
Walters Union and the Restaurant
Keepers Association has finally been
settled. Yesterday afternoon the off,
cials of both organizations declared
that matters had been adjusted salts
factorily to both sides and that all the
cooks and walters had agreed to go
back to work
The only restaurant not included is
Johnson's. He refused to eneer into
the compact. He stated last ight that
he intended TO run an open shop" and
defy the members of the Cooks and
Walters Union who have been boy
cotting his place of business.
President Richard Cornelius of the
Carmen's Union has given out a reply
to the statement recently issued by
Manager Chapman of the United Rail-
roads regarding the stopping of cars
at both sides of crossings According
to Cornelius it is the fault of the com
pany and not the gripmen and motor
men.
According to Cornelius when the
company ordered that all cars should
stop at both sides of car crossings it
allowed no extra time for the trips
The men were warned that if they were
late they would be penalized, so, in
many instances, they have not the time
TO stop at both sides of carlire cross
ings and reach their destinations on
schedule time.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
Schooner Del Norte Libeled.

The Charles Nelson Company. the
Hum ooldt Manufacturing Company
ana others f1led a libel yesterday in
the United States District Court
against the steam schooner Del Norte
TO recover $4S56 for the loss of the
sailing schooner Mary Buhne in a
collision off Humboldt bar on Decem-
Der II of this year.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
Printers VIII Meet.

The small printers" Of this city
will hold A meeting tonight at 73
Fourth street 10 discuss the present
situation and form more thorough
orgs nizstion among themselves. They
claim at the present time that they
are being hsmpered by the larger con-
Germs and they will strive to improve
their condition.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
CaIifornians i'm washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The fol-
lowing Californians registered at the
hotels to-day: At the Willard-W.
p. Dunham and r. II. Reid of Los An
geles and Frank Schwabacher of San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
OTHER OFFICERS ELECTED.

Furniture Handlers Protective Asso-
citation No. l has chosen officers as fol-
lows: President, Charles Klotz; vice
president, w E. Clark; treasurer. Sam
uel Preston; financial secretary, A. S.
Alexander: recording secretary, H
Pieroto; conductor, F. Marks; warden,
r. Augustus; delegates to- the Building
Trades Council-A. s. Alexander, Sam
uel Preston and Eugene Barry.
The Gas and Electric Fixture Hang
ers Union has elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: Presi-
dent, L. Grosser; vice president, w.
Lawrence: financial secretary trea sur
er, J. w. Kentzell; recording secretary,
William Taylor; sergeant at arms, Will
liam Cullen; trustees-J. w McGrath,
A N Smith and William Woods; dele
gates to the Building Trades Council
Herbert Zecher, A. Smith and w. A.
Thompson.
The Varnishers' and Polishers' Union
has elected the following officers Pres
ident, c. NJ. Haybe; vice president, S.
T. Arnold: recording secretary. w. T.
Lansfield; financial secretary, d. Ca
nelo: treasurer, G.. ColIopy; conductor,
w Hoy; warden, c. christensen; del
egates to the Building Trades Council
C. NJ. Haybe, w Hoy, c. christensen
and G. Shawl: delegates to the Dis
trict Council of Painters. Tuite. w.
NJ. Page. C. Zigelmayr, j. S. Tate, j.
Ryan and T. Rheinhart; trustee to Or
ganized Labor, w. NJ. Page; trustee
to Progressive Planning Mill, w. M.
Page.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
Greenberc & Greenberg

Have 4 special safe Of flannel waists,
worth 81 50. 81 IS. 81. 81 so. Sale price
for Wednesday and Thursday. 95 cents
Greenberg & GTeenberg, Grant avenue,
f-0lr1ar (rearK-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec. % olice Captain Cot
treIl has been exonerated on charges of neglect
OF duty because A. r. Deming succeeded in
reaching the side of President Roosevelt when
the latter was attending the funeral of his
uncle, James K Oracle, in this city few
weeks ago. Three detective sergeants and two
patromen were exonerated from similar
charges in connection with the incident two
weeks ago.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

We are selling agents for fountain
mons that will fit your hand. Cost from
81 TO So each Good for New Year s.
Sauborr1 Vail & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
REFUSED RECOGNITION.

Ever since the telegraphers lost their
strike on the Santa Fe system some
years ago they have been waiting for
an opportunity to recover their lost
ground upon this big system. Several
efforts have been made to get Pres
ident Ripley of the Santa Fe to recog-
nize the Order of Railway Telegra-
pliers, but without avail. He has al
ways said that he would have nothing
more to do with them, and all over
lures by the men have been rejected.
The matter came up at the last ma
tionai meeting of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers in st. Louis and it was
matter that caused a great deal of
debate. There were ten delegates
present from the Pacific Coast, headed
by w. e. Davidson, general chairman
of the Southern Pacific Division of the
order of Railway Telegraphers.
AS Mr.. Davidson represents a road
that is thoroughly organized in the in
terests of his order-more than 80 per
cent of the dispatchers and operators
between Pcytland, San Francisco, Og-
den and New Orleans being members
of that Organization-it was natural
thaS he, with the other coast delegates,
should take a great deal of interest in
the matter of adding the Santa Fe sys-
tenn to the organized roads. How to
accomplish this was the work to which
the coast delegation addressed itself
most arduously. Coast Organizer Da-
wilson was in favor of first organizing
the Santa Fe system quietly and then
applying for recognition from Presi-
dent Ripley, but Grand President Per-
ham Of the Order of Railway Telegra-
pliers was in favor of placing the road
upon the unfair" list of his order and
the American Federation of Labor.
This latter method has been adopted.
TELEGRAPHERS TROUBLED.
The unorganized condition of the
Santa Fe system has always been
source of trouble to the telegraphers on
the lines of the Southern Pacific Com
pany. When the general grievance
committee, headed by w. +. Davidson,
demanded an increase aggregating
800, 900 year from the Southern Pa
cific Company early in the present
year, it was met wit the statement
that the Santa Fe system was in direct
competition with the Southern Pacific
Company, and yet the Southern Pacific
Company was paying its telegraphers
as high as one-third more than the\line
with which it was competing. Several
cases were cited. particularly that of
Bakersfield, which each road touches in
direct competition, where the Southern
Pacific Company pays $T7 so month
to telegraphers, whereas men that are
performing the same work for the
Santa Fe receive but $55. But despite
this and other arguments Mr.. Davidson
succeeded in having 100000 distributed
annually over the Southern Pacific
system.
This new move upon the Santa Fe
has come from the Ec-t, and the coast
representatives of the order knew moth
ing of it until the official announcement
reached them.
When w. z. Davidson was asked If
he knew anything about the determina-
ton of the American Federation of
Labor to declare the Santa Fe system
unfair, he said:
II only know that it has been decided
to declare that road unfair in Jan
uary. Beyond that 1 have nothing to
say"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
BLANKETS

cases White California Blankets size for three
quarter beds, S3z5 pair
As pairs full size White Blankets Golden Gats
Br5nd) In pink and blue borders, assorted,
$3.50 pair
Regular value $40. so pair.
NOTE Orders by mall receive prompt attention
== and shipped same day they received.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

ADAMS Irish Moss Cough Balsam the safe
sure. guaranteed cure. 25c. Soc Druggists. .
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

Reduced rates household goods to & from
the East & South. Bekin's. IL Montgomery st. .
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
DILLON LEAVES FOR NORTH.

George w. Dillon, chief organizer of
the 1nternations Brotherhood of
Teamsters, left fo4 the north yesterday
afternoon. Dillon shas been in this city
for several days IS the interest of the
local teamsters ana is said to have done
a lot Of good wofk.
Bartenders' League No. Al held its
annual installation of officers last
night. The following were installed:
President, c. &. Meyer: first vice
president, J. Vera; second v.2e presi-
dent ]. B. Wells; financial end CORE
sponuing secretary, p. L. Hoff: record
ing secretary and reading clerk, H. G.
Randall; treasurer. George Renken: in
spector.. j. Osgood inside guard, p.
Tanner; outside guard. H Falthmann:
trustees, T. NJ. Scully, c. Tiedemann
and j. Walsh: executive board, S. II.
Clark, c. Donlan. p. Tanner, A. Foley
and p. Smith; delegate to the State
Federation of Labor. p. Tanner; busi-
ness agent, AL Cosdrotte.
The Electrical Workers Onion elected
the following officers at last nights
meeting: President, E. Mckenzie: vice
president p j. Kennedy; recording
secretary. j. Alexander; financial sec
retary. J. Flick: first inspector, r.
O'Brien; second inspector. j. Kopp;
foreman, ]. Mcdonald executive board,
J. Mcknight and Edward Smith.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
THE CABINET SESSION.

Considered Report OF Commission to Ao-
qure site for New York Postoffice.
Washington, February 24.--The cabinet,
among other topics, today considered the
report Of the commission created by con-
gress to Mcguire a site for postofnce
building in New York City.
The salient feature OF the report is a
recommendation that postoffice buildings
be erected over the underground railway
tracks OF the Pennsylvania and New York
Central railways in New York City. The
commission says that few sites were Of
fercd, mud that Of the many suggested, con
1emnation proceedings would be necessary
I'm all cases, In order TO secure title. Tho
commission says r. has to suggest wholly
new project namely, the location Of post
office buildings over the tracks Of the
railroads II says by this means the half
hour now lost IN transporting the mails
from the railroads TO the postofice would
be saved, as would also the expense OF the
mail wagons, pneumatic tubes being substl-
tuted
1t is estimated that building can be
erected for about 100000. An appro-
priation of 100000 for the purchase OF
the Pennsylvania site is recommended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
LARGE INCREASE IN EARNINGS.
Directors and Officers Re-Elected--,Bitu'
minous Coal interests Arraidned.

Directors and Officers Reflected Bitu-
minous Coal interests Arraidned
New York, February a. Tho stockl.old.
crs OF the Delaware, LAcltawanna and
Western railroad held their annual meet
Ing here today All tho directors and Of
ficprs vero reelected The annual report
shows decrease in gross earnings Of
s., lOs.s69 and in net earnings decrease
Of $@.187,741. due to losses from the coal
miners strike last summer.
The report Of President Truesdale says
certain circumstances attending the inau-
guratlon of the strike and much thst has
occurred since lead 70 the conclusion that
II was melted by certain bitSWlnous inter
ests, which are IN direct and active Competl-
tion with the anthracite industry.
The reckless. Irresponsible element
throughout the anthracite region lnHuGur
atcd reign II lawlessness ard terror acc
compnnicd with murder. assault and out
rage on individuals. 10 the disregard Of
rights 81 persons and property and without
parallel 20 the country,
llnd onc-huli Of the authenticated cascs
committed during the strike in Peunsyl
ynna been pcrpCtratPd on citizens Of that
or any other of these United States resid
Ing In foreign country ana the Eovrrn-
ment Of such country Fad not taken immc
dntc steps 10 stop the Same and make
prompt fun and satisfactory PREPARATION for
tho injuries done ana thC wrongs suffered
can any one possibly doubt that the entire
army and navy Of tho United States would
have been called Into active service II
necessary, 10 protect these citizens and en-
force such reparation eyen though war
should result.
President 1Tuesdale referred 10 the large
expenses, and adds: Increased wages will
have 10 bc paid this year fuel and all
other supplies and materials are higher In
price than IN many years and the cost OF
all other Items making up the expenses Of
performing transportation service has been
greatly enhanced by existing conditions"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
ARE PLAYING FOR TIME
FRENCH STOCKHOLDERS DECLINE
TO GIVE POSITIVE ANSWER,
Reply Simply Keeps Alive the Option
Which tho United States Has
on Panama Route.

Washington, February 24.--Discussion Of
the Panama canal situation consumed
large portion OF the time OF President
Roosevelt and the cabinet at today's meet
ing. Just prior to the meeting, Attorney
General Knox had conference with At
torney Cromwell, who represents the canal
company in this country.
II is understood reply has been re-.
ceived through MIR. Cromwell to the com.
munieation recently made to the Panama
Canal company by Attorney General Knox,
hut II IL understood that the reply is only
such rs to keep alive the negotiations now
pending with respect to tho option this
government holds on the canal company's
property.
No arrangements OF definite nature yet
have been made for the presidents West
ern trip, and 1t is understood none Will be
until after the adjournment Of congress,
March % has been fixed upon tentatively
as the time for the beginning OF the trip.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
MAY BE THE SOLUTION
ORION HAS FOUND SOMETHING
WHICH KILLS BOIL WEEViL-
Bureau May Take Il Up and Mako Ex-
perments to Determine Its
Efficacy as a Spray.


Washington. February 24..-Members Of
the Texas delegation and others Interested
In tho boil weevil crusade are beginning TO
think that In the preparation offered by
Prof. orion OF Galveston there may have
been found an effective means Of exteH
minating the pest. Prof orton has held
numerous conferences with officials OF the
department OF agriculture and Inns been
given special attention by Entomoogist
Marlatt. who is in charge OF all Geld work
Of the bureau OF entomology. The Cal
weston man hns demonstrated TO the salts
faction Of Mr.. MRrlntt that his prepura-
ton will kill the weevi when the latter
is out of It's native element, and now the
entomologl5t seems TO think the only Qucs-
ton is whether It will XIII the pest when
sprayed over cotton plants In the way that
other poisons are used In any event, the
bureau Of entomology apparently believes
the matter worth looking into and may
make some experiments with Prot. orion s
preparation.
The original provision of the house com
mlttee on agriculture for the expenditure
Of $4,000 on experiments looking TO the
discovery of some effective method OF
coping with the pest In TEXAS, was IN.
Guided in the agricultural appropriation bill
agreed to by the senate today. This means
that there will be no further difficulty
about the matter and that the appropria-
tIon will be available within few days,
Contrary to expectations the senate bill
contained no reference to the Culberson
amendment providing for the expenditure
q an additional $4,000 developing strain
Of cotton capable OF resisting tho wcevil
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
PLAN IS ABANDONED
Crumpacker's Resolution 10 Inyesti-
gate Southern Suffrage Law.
WILL FAIL OF PASSAGE
lis Author Acknowledges Lack Of
Sentiment ia lis Favor.
THE DESTINY OF THE NEGRO
Must Be Worked Out by Evolution Rather
Than by Legislation,
CONGRESS CAN NOT HELP HIN
Hopeful that Southern Representation
viii Be Reduced Some Time But
Proper Period for Action No Now.
Hopeful that Southern Representation
VIII Be Reduced Some Time But
Proper Period for Action No Now.
Especial to The post.)

Washington, February o4.--Representa.
tive Crumpacker Of Indiana seems 10 have
hnally abandoned his plan 10 reduce the
representation IN congress OF those States
which have inserted disfranchisIng clauses
OF different kinds in their constitutions.
At the beginning OF this congress he In
troduced a resolution calling for an inves-
tgation OF the suffrage laws affecting the
negro votes in the South Now he acknowl-
edges that there is no sentiment strong
enough to materially aid the passage Of his
resolution.
1T looks to me-" said Mr.. Crumpocker,
'ns II the destiny Of the negro so far as
political and socin conditions are con.
ceTned. must be worked out by evolution
rather than by legislation. do not be-
lieve much can be done for him here in
congress.
Il want to add, however, that my prop
osltlon for an investigation aroused friend
ly feeling In almost every section Of the
country. since 1t has been pending 1 have
been communicated with by n great many
person, who have given It their indorse.
mcnt. The time may come when Southern
representation will be reduced Ia accord.
ance with the total number Of votes cast
IN each State. but it does not appear that
the proper period for action has been
reached up to now"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
SENATE suNpsY clvlL elLL
Provides for the Payment Of 100000 to
Queen liIluokalani.
PHYSICIAN AND SUI

Queen liIiuokalani.
Washington, February 24-.I'hc senate ap.
preparations committee today concluded the
consideration of the sundry civil bill It
recommends increases over the appropl1a-
lions made by tho bill as 1t passed the
house amounting 10 So, 279, POI. bringing the
total up to $50 279, ESQ The following are
the principal items Of increase: Quarantine
stations 5000, lighthouses. beacons and
fog signals S1175,lOo revenue cutter service
100000, for payment TO Queen Liliuokol"ni
Of Hawaii 100000. armories and arecnals
S2s3, 800, for military posts $4,000 SOL
diers' homes S12G500. beginning of new
building for the agricultural department
S250,000
Tue committee struck ont the house ap.
preparation Of 100000 for the extension ~
the capitol. and that of $4,000 for the
construction Of m office building for the
members Of the house Of representatives
together WITH the provisions for the COM
pletlon of these works at a total cost Of
S2,50OOQ0 for the capitol and S. 100000 for
the office building. exclusive NJ the site.
The following is the text Of the pro-
vision of payment to Ldiuokalani:
Tho payment TO Dliuokalani, formerly
queen of the kingdom of Hawaii, in full
satisfaction and discharge OF all claims,
legal and equitable. 100000, and no part
of this sum shall be paid by the United
States to attorneys or agents, hut the treas
ury warrant for said sum shall be Issued TO
said Iiliuokalam and shall be delivered 10
her in person upon her personal receipt for
the same,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-25
NpLAURIN's VIEWS.
fgn,,,iul ia Tho Post !


New York, February 24,In long inter
view on conditions ia the South, United
states Senator McLaurin Of South Carolina
IS quoted as saying on the negro question:
"rhe sentiment and intelligent opinion Of
the South seem TO me 10 be willing TO &C
cord the negro his civil and political rights.
But when &c comes TO matters Of social
kind there Is presented a very different
question, Any infringement OH that line
creates feeling OF antngonism and hos
tllity towards the negro which win greatly
impede the efforts Of his true friends for
his advancement
or the influence Of the negro in politics,
he says: "Postnasters and other officials
have been appointed in the Southern States,
not from local influences, but because of
influence in States like New York, New Jer-
sey. Ohio and Indiana"
The North and the republican party are
responsible for the negro question, he said,