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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
DISCUSS AFFAIRS
Of THEIR CHURCH
MethOdists Hold Annual
Conference at Pacific
Grove.

MONTEREY, Sept. 9.-The ffty-frst
session Of the California annual confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
opened this morning at Pacific Grove
Bishop Earl Cranston presiding. The
following officers were elected: Secretary,
c. f. Irons; assistant secretaries. P. A.
Mines. Z. B. Winning; statistical secre-
tary, H J. Winsor; assistant statistical
secretaries N. NJ. Meese, A w. Lloyd,
J. L. Burcham, Thomas Leak, j. c. Boil
ster, Carl NJ. Warner; treasurer, Thomas
Filben; assistant treasurer. Lorenzo Eel
lers; postmaster, Z. s Robertson Imme-
diately after organization the following
resolution was introduced by c. K. Jen-
ness:
Whereas. The reputation OF Methodist pas
tor is his most valuable possession. and conf
dence in their judicious manag cement the chief
asset Of our correctional interests. and
Whereas, metropolitan journal has recently
published statements and intimations sSravely
rejecting upon the integrity Of our ministry
the disinterestedness OF our bishops and the
wise MANAGEMENT OF our connectional enter
Urises: therefore, be it
Resolved, That we condemn such attempt at
trial by press as contrary TO our discipline, as
destructive Of the bonds Of fellowship among
Methodist preachers, and az Wantcrly detri-
mental to our church enterprises.
This resolution had reference to a news
paper criticism Of the management by
DR.. J. d Hammond Of the affairs of the
San Francisco branch of the Methodist
Book Concern and the Chinese district
and caused heated debate, which lasted
the greater part of the session. The reso-
luton was finally passed.
a committee on completion Of the Uni
versity of the Pacific. endowment fund
consisting Of W. c. Evans, Eli McChsh
H. z. Mines. A. c. Bayne, Thomas Fill
ben, DR.. +. 3. Short special endowment
agent of the University Of the Pacific
and the following laymen. c. B. Perkins,
]. Letter, ROlla V. Watt, J. II. Brush, T.
B. Hutchinson and H. E. Williamson, was
appointed.
committee on seamen's work, con-
sisting Of E. r. Ollie, w. z. p. bennett
Jesse Smith and S. N. Woodward, was
also appointed.
DR.. George Mains, manager Of the New
York Book Concern, addressed the con-
ference regarding the finances Of the con-
cern, which he stated were in excellent
condition. The conference then adjourned
TO meet tomorrow morning.
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Mine Owners Associa-
ton Objects to Die
tation.
Declares the influence of Fed
GRAFTON Has Been Per-
nicious.
Stratton's Independence Begins op-
erations on Small Scale and Mil
itary Guard Lines Are
Extended.

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Sept s.-The
Nine Owners Association has announced
that no members Of the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners wiz be employed in any of
the properties owned by members OF the
association. The federation influence on
the prosperity Of the district has been
pernicious, according 10 the mine owners,
who openly declare that they will no
longer tolerate its alleged dictation.
The union miners are still confidently
aggressive and are keeping their organi-
ration well intact. Officials Of the fed
Grafton declare that Of 100 men formerly
employed in four mines at which an at
tempt has been made to resume opera
tons only 10 have returned TO work
II Is reported that mine owners have
made arrangements with railroads for re-
ouced rates for labOrers from Southwest
ern Missouri and IL IS expected that min
ers viii be brought from the Joplin lead
? district 70 take the places of strikers.
A small force began breaking ore in
Stratton's Independence mine this after
noon and the military guard line was ex-
tended 10 embrace this property Opera
tions were also resumed to-day in a small
way on leases in Vindicator and Hull City
placer ground.
TELLURIDE, Sept. e-Henry Buckley.
---d--ci5HA o. lle ClReE belL nine. has
agreed TO treat with the union and grant
the men an eight-hOur day. provided the
union viii not attempt TO dictate to him
The number Of men he must employ about
the workings and viii continue to agree
10 fair cut in their scale of wages pro-
poruonate 10 the reduction in hours.
The management Of the Butterfiy-Ter-
rible mine refused TO have any dealings
with the union and the men at that prop
erty VIII probably be called out
The working force at Tomboy has been
gradually increased and seventy-five men
reported for work this morning
About sixty union men left Telluride
yesterday for points IN Utah and farther
west, where they Will make a permanent
residence.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 9.-The Cat
ling gun of the Wyoming National Guard
was sent to-day by order OF Adjutant
General Sitter to Denver for the use Of
the Colorado troops at Cripple Creek. 1t
was requested by General Sherman Bell
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FIRES AT A PRoWLER.
Attack Upon a Militiaman Arouses
Officers and Men.


VICTOR. Colo, Sept. S.-An attack upon
a mihtiaman acting as guard at the Tay-
lor & Brunton sampler aroused the Of
1cers commanding the troops and within
a few minutes every available man in the
camp was patrolling the hills. Shortly
after the guard had been placed at the
sampler he noticed man prowling about
q building. He ordered the man TO halt
which order was not obeyed. The guard
fired az the figure and started in pursuit,
firing as he ran AS the soldier patsed
the building he was felled by a rock
thrown by a second man The shooting
aroused other senunels, who arrived just
as the two men disappeared over the
edge Of Bull Hill. A volley was fired at
them but they escaped beyond range Of
the muskets. The injured infantryman
was picked UP and medicaleaid summon
ed He was not seriously injured, though
unconscious when found, and soon re-
viyed.
The mine owners have notified the Of
ncers OF the militia that a number Of
threats have been made against both
property and the guards and at a num-
Der Of places the guards have been dou-
bled.
The finding Of a dead man with bull
let through his heart about a mile from
the station Of Clyde has created no small
amount Of excitement Clyde is a small
station on the very outskirts Of the dis
trict The body was brought 10 the city,
but has not yet been Identified
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
DIAMOND THIEF AND
FoRGER BREAK JAIL
MIA Towns Chisels Way
to Freedom.

HILLSBORO, Or, Sept. "a success
full jail delivery was effected here last
night, when J. H. Burke, a forger arrest
ed here last week and wanted in many
towns throughout Oregon and California,
escaped, in company with John McNa-
mara, a diamond thief. The prisoners
cut a hole in a brick wall with a chiseI
improvised out of an iron staple, made
their way through the Sheriff's private
office and went out Of courthouse win
dow.
Burke is wanted for forgery and the
State had a clear case against him, as
Cashier Kane of the Forest Grove Bank
caught him trying to pass a $500 note, to
which Walter Bernard's s name was forged
He is also wanted at Martinez, Cal, for
passing a $3.50 forged paper and at other
nOints
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
GIRL STUDENTS
SUBDUE BLAZE
Young Ladies at SHELLS
Successfully Fight
Flames.
Berkeley once San Francisco call.

El4o center street, Sept g.
The girl students of Smells Seminary
organized a fire brigade this afternoon
ana put out-a fire that threatened to burn
down the famous old building at 2721
Channing way When the fire broke out
the girls fell in line under the direction of
Mrs. Z. s. Poulson, the principal and
the Misses Mary E. Smell and Sarah II.
Smell and acted under orders. lust like or
dlnary hremen. One detachment stood
IN the yard below filing buckets with
water from hose another detachment
passed the buckets along and stiII o.
other busted itself sprinkIing the contents
on the hames. In this way the fire was
doused out long before the fire wagons
got out of their houses.
The fre was caused by a grass fire that
hghted lace curtain in the main building
and then communicated to the light f,1r9
nishings of the room so that 1t was soon
all ablaze The damage was about 500
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
PERSONALS.

H weinstock is at the Palace.
Dr. ID. c. Bennett of Seattle is at the
Occidental.
Arthur Levinsky an attorney of
Stockton, is at the Palace.
George B. Katzenstein, a fruit man of
sacramento, is at the Palace
J. D. Grant, a cattleman of Healds-
burg is registered at the Lick.
NJ. P. Benton, representing the Bur
lington and Quincy road in Seattle. and
wife are at the Palace.
Two Of the latest arrivals at the Cali
fornia are F. Vettog and D. CasseoueI
Of Paris, who are touring the West.
John Fennell, one of Tehama County's
prominent ranchers, is spending a few
days in the city and is staying at the
Palace.
A. D. Short, a clerk of the Rainier
Grand Hotel of Seattle. is enjoying a
vacation in this city and is a guest at
the Palace.
T. Hatta, who was sent to this coun-
try two years ago to study and report
on the business methods Of the people
of the United States arrived at the
Grand last night on his way to the
Orient.
Israel Pullman, owner and manager
of a Manila newspaper, and Judge D.
S. Amber, who a year ago sentenced
two Manila newspaper men to imprison-
ment on charges of sedition and libel
arrived in the city last night from the
East and registered at the Palace. They
have been in the East several months,
during which the Supreme Court of the
Philippines set aside the sentence of
Judge Amber, in so far as it applied to
the charges of sedition, and the cases
are now before the higher court await
ing a decision on appeal in the matter
of the charges Of libel The editor and
the Judge are returning to the islands.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Dole Will Retire.

HONOLULU, Sept. Sin an interview
to-day Governor Dole stated that he
would not resign his olnce, but would re-
tire at the end of his term, which expires
in May next. Governor Dole is anxious
to resume the practice of law and for that
reason will not permit his name to ap-
pear as a candidate for the office Gov
ernor Dole stated that he has never had
second term aspirations.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Site for instruction Camp.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9.-General Mac
Arthur, commanding the Department of
California, arrived at noon to-day after
his trip 10 the Grand Canyon. He comes
primarily to inspect the local posts Of the
army. including the barracks and Fort
Rosecraps, and also to confer with Colonel
Vogdes regarding a site for a camp of in
struction for the combined National
Guard and regular army, as provided in
the recent National Guard bill giving the
National Guard the benefit of instruction
by officers Of the regular army.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Pitiful End Of a Miser.

Andrew HUssey, an aged man, was found
in a dying condition ia a room at the St.
Davids House yesterday afternoon. He
was removed TO the Emergency Hospital,
where he passed away a few hours later.
When eEamineL. a bank book was found
on his person showing a deposit Of 1920
with the Hibernia Bank A small sum Of
money was also found in his pocket
Hussey was q miser and lived a life Of
misery for many years past. His body
was removed 70 the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Ohio Democrats Open Campaien.

AKRON, Ohio. Sept e.-The Democrat
ic State campaign opening meeting was
held in tent here tonight, addresses be-
ing delivered by Tom L. Johnson. cam
didate for Governor; John E. Clarke, can
didate for Senator, and Henry George Jr.
of New York. The crowd at the meeting
was estimated at 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Celifornians in washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Arrivals-New
Willard: w. A. Nichols, Redlands.
NATIONAL: R. W. Natter, Los Angeles;
John ]. Cordy and wife, DR.. w. A. At
wood and wife, San Francisco: Mrs. NJ.
Beman, Stockton.
Ebbitt-Major Henry B. Wright, United
States army San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Candy Factories Are Closed.

CHICAGO. Sept 9.-Acting upon the
advice of the Chicago Employers Asso-
citation fourteen candy manufacturing
concerns closed to-day and between 1500
and 1000 persons were thrown out of work
as the result of the strike action taken
by the Candy Makers Union yesterday.
The employers say that the lockout will
continue until the candy makers dissolve
their union and return to work as in
dividuals.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

can committees. Kings County Democracy.
German-American Municipal League of
Brooklyn, Austro- Hungarian Anti-Tam-
many Association, German-American Mu-
nicipal League of Manhattan and the Ital-
ian-American League
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OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Several Changes Made in the Postal
Service and Army Orders
Issued

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-Postofice es-
tablished: California-Hermosa Beach,
Los Angeles County, Sarah A. Beane,
postmistress.
Postofice discontinued September 30 (su-
perseded by rural free delivery: Cali
fornia-Flood, Nevada County, mail to
Grass Valley.
Postmasters commissioned: California
-Stenton E Smithson, Millville. Wash
ington-William W Renfrew, Elberton.
Fourth-class postmasters appointed:
Oregon-Edith Hoffman,, Chase Yamhill
County, vice Ida Z. Bohannon, resigned
Army order-Leaves of absence granted
to First Lieutenants Hugh K. Taylor, ar
tillery and Charles c. Geer, assistant sur
geon, Department of California, extended
one month each
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
AIVERTISEMENTS.
Pears >

Pretty boxes and odors
are used to sell such
soaps, as no one would
touch if he saw them un-
disguised. Beware of a
soap that depends on
something outside of it.
Pears, the finest soap
in the world is scented or
not, as you wish; and the
money is in the merchan-
disc, not in the box.
Established over 100 years.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
Herring

Fanny Herring. the actress who
charmed the audience Of the old Bowery
Theater thirty or forty years ago, cele-
brated her seventy-first birthday recent
lv. after nearly fifty years on the stage
she retired 70 her farm in Connecticut,
where she now lives IN the best Of health.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

PANAMA, Sept. 9.--There was no bread IN
Panama to night, owing to the Bakers Union
ordering general strike on account of a diff
ference with the master bakers regarding the
number of working hours.
RREVITY
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ADVERTISEMENTS
ADVERTISEMENT
Quick and
Permanent Cures

Are the best advertising a physician can
have.
This is the principal reason why the
business of the Electro Chemic Special
lists is the largest special medical prac-
tice in San Francisco.
II was cured by the Electro Chemic treat
ment of cancer of the breast without surgical
operation. The treatment was absolutely pain
less. and, instead of it making me weaker,
gained ten pounds in weight and gained in
strength in every way during my treatment +"
MRS WILLIAM BARNES. Blacks, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

BOSTON. Sept. &C. F. Michaels Of San
Francisco was to-day elected vice president OF
the Wholesale Druggists Association.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

ence Of all bodies affiliated with the fu-
sion movement. except the New York
Democracy and the Kings County Dem
ocracy. The conference was held at the
headquarters of the Citizens Union.
The committees representing the bodies
affiliated with the fusion movement at the
conference were: The Citizens Union.
Greater New York Democracy; Kings,
Queens and Richmond counties Republic
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

MRS. FREDERICK GOCHIA.
421 L ST., San Francisco
my stomach, liver and bowels were In a bad
condition My food did me no good; my blood
was weak and my nervous system was wreck.
Medical treatment seemed to make me worse,
but in few weeks the Eiectro-Ch treat
ment has worked wonders in my case. My di-
gestion is good, my stomach, liver and bowels
are normal, my blood circulates freely and my
nerves are stronger than in years"
MRS. FREDERICK GOCHIA
421 L St, San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10
ELECTRO-CKEMIC INSTITUTE.
11e GRANT AVE, Cor. Post St.
SAN FRANCISCO

Office Hours--9 a. M to p. M and to s 0.
m daily; Sundays, 10 a.. m. to l D. m
Separate Apartments for Ladies and Gentlemen
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-10

2 EW YORK, Sept. 9.-At the fu-
sion conference tonight the
name Of Seth Low was indorsed
, 1903-11-19
RAWLlNS ITEMS.

Work ON Mrs. Ferris handsome
new residence is progressing rapidly,
tina brick work Icing almost complet
ed and joice for the third floor are
laid. In a short time the roof will be
put on and a complete inclosure
made.
Mrs. G. L. Smiley has received word
firm Salt Lake city to the effect that
Leland, son of Mr.. and Mrs. X. A.
Smiley, is much improved. He had
a very severe attack of tonsilitis and
for IA time it was thought dyphtheria
would develop.
Mrs. Johu Thode of Carbon has
been dangerously i'll for two weeks
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c.
A. Policy. at Rock Springs. Mrs. A,
+. Thode OF this place is at her bed
side and il son, h. w. Thode of Mere
dith, Colo. passed through here Wed
nesday to Rock Springs to see his
uiSthcI' 'h' HliShtiN ihipl'Neb at
present but her physicians say she
cannot recover
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Brodt, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Schalk and Mrs. Gardiner
entertained about 80 of their friends
Wednesday evening in Il most de
lightful manner. The party was Civ
en- at the X. p. hall and the evening
was spent playing whist. Mrs. n. r..
Greenfield and Con Ryan were the
prize winners. Refreshments were
served and the occasion thoroughly
enjoyed.
Mrs. II. s. Brodt entertained the
choir boys Of st. Thomas church and
a number of their lady friends Thurs
dap evenenga at her home. The Young
folk spent the evening in gaiety and
nerrymaking and the hospitality of
Mrs. Brodt was heartily appreciated.
All the youthful games they knew
We're played and the evening was
most happily spent.
License to we'd was issued Thurs.
day to Fred +. Currey and Miss Mary
Parr of Eucampment.
Judge Craig returned last night
from Green River where he sentenced
three young men to Jail ior six
months for attacking Train Guard
Moggeson.
Col. John ". Donnellan today re-
tires as cashier of the Commercial
National bank at Salt Lake, of which
j. h. Cosgritf is vice president and
manager. A Mr.. Wilson Of the Bank
of Commerce succeeds him.
Carl Bryant is having IA telephone
line constructed from his ranch to
the Cook ranch. He will also have
connections with Rawlins, which will
be of great convenience to him in his
meat market business.
, 1903-11-19
Oliver C. Speer

veil

The Wyoming Commission of
the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton has undertaken the task of
seeing that this state is properly
and creditably represented at the
Worlds Fair to be held in ST.
Louis in 1904.
While a great deal of work has
been done and arrangements have
been made with most of the lead
ing mines. agriculturalists and
others. for exhibits along their
several lines, yet it is more than
/ probable that there are numerous
interesting relics. mineral and
agricultural products, which will
be overlooked unless those pos
sessing or having knowledge of
the same, voluntarily communi-
cate with this Commission.
Therefore, we invite anyone
Who thinks he has anything wor-
thy of exhibition at ST. Louis to
communicate al an early date with
Commissioner-in-Ch ief c. b. Rich
ardson, Cheyenne, Wyo., explain.
ing clearly what the article is and
the conditions under which it
may be secured by this commits
sion.
We trust that every citizen of
Wyoming will feel that it is his
duty to cooperate with the Wyo-
ming Commission in seeing that
this state is well represented at
st. Louis.
Address communications 10 {.
b. Richardson, Commissioner-in-
Chief. Cheyenne, Wyo.
w. G. Deming,
Secretary of the Commission.
, 1903-11-19

this separation is only temporary but
more ne knows that it is in fact only
apparent and not real. ole knows
thai the socalled dead are near him
still, and that he has only to cast off
temporarily his physical body in or
der to stand side by side with them
as before" A Theosophist knows
that the world is one and the same
Divine laws rule both the visible and
invisible worlds. For him there is
no nervousness or nothing strange
in passing from one to the other and
there is no uncertainty 'as to what
he will find on the other side of the
veil
Oliver C.. SDper.
, 1903-11-19
MAYORS NOTICE.

On and after Thursday. November
18th, all children mus, he off the
streets by : O'Clock p. IN. The elrc'
trio light whistle will blow at that
time aud the Marshall is instructed
to enforce this order. Only "a written
order from parents will he accepted
as an excuse for the violatioa of Thu
order. A. NJ. McAually, Manor.
Dated Saratoga, Wyoming, Nov
18th, 1903.
Il-l2-2w.
, 1903-11-19

The question of How much wood
would "A wood chuck chuck if a wood
chuck would chuck wood still re-
mains unsettled On the question OF
School Supplies e
The Platte Valley Drug Co.
, 1903-11-19

PHILOSOPHICAL NOTES.
The Immortal in Life.

Nothing is eternal but that which
is done for God and for others That
which is done for self dies. Perhaps
it is not wrong, but il perishes. You
say it is pleasure-well, enjoy it.
But joyous recollection is no longer
10Y. That which ends in self is NOR
tai. That alone which goes out of
self into God lasts forever. Freder-
lex w. Robertson.
, 1903-11-19
WO0DMEN OF THE WORLD.

The Woo linen of the World will
hold their 4th ANIMAL ball in the lem
sen Opera House on Thanksgiving
evening, Thursday, November 18th.
1903. Don't forget the date and come
prepared to have a good time.
, 1903-11-19
Warning.

All hunters are hereby warned that
| will prosecute any person found
hunting on my ranch without writ
ten permission. This means you.
Keep out.
10 l5-tf. j.. +. Crawford.
, 1903-11-19
Warning.

All persons are warned against
working or riding any of my horses
branded HB (%counectedl on right
shoulder and horseback on left hip.
ll.5 4w. w. $. Booth.
, 1903-11-19

Laziness travels so slowly that pow
erty soon overtakes him.-Franklin.
, 1903-11-19
Presbyterian servicea.

Thursday Evening Prayer Service, 7:3C
VIM. J. McBEAN, Pastor.
, 1903-11-19
Bank to Close at 10 Noon Saturdays.

On and after Saturday, November
7th, the Saratoga State Bank will
close at II o'clock Noon each Satur-
day. Please bear this in mind.
H. +. Reckmeyer, Cashier.
10 29-tf.