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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
WILL DISPOSE
OF OLD HALL
District Grand Lodge of B'nai
Birth Decides to Sell the
Eddy-Street Property at Once

District Grand Lodge No. 4 Of the
Independent order of B'nai Birth held
session yesterday morning, when
several amendments TO the cOnstitu-
ton of the Grand Lodge were pre-
sented and considered.
Then followed a lengthy discussion
of the proposition to build a new hall
for the order in this city. There was
also a proposition to sell the property
on Eddy street known as Bnai Birth
Hall and apply the proceeds to the
erection OF the new structure. 1t was
finally decided to sell that property
and secure a new site upon which TO
erect a suitable building without de-
lay.
1t was decided to place the matter
in the hands of the executive commit
tee of the Grand Lodge, to which is TO
be added a committee of eleven, one
from each of the lodges in San Fran
cisco and one from the lodge in Oak
land. These eleven will be named be-
fore the close of the Grand Lodge ses-
sion and then the committee will be
given authority to proceed.
There will be another session to-
day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
ARREST CRANK
IN WASHINGTON
Man Known as Edward Relgar
Is Captured at the White
House by Secret Service Men

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-Edward
Relgar. who gave his address as Chi
cago, was arrested at the White House
to-day and locked up. pending an in
quiry into his mental condition. Rel
gar evidently is of unbalanced mind
He has written many letters to the
President, suggesting that people be
named in accordance with their Occu-
pations Thus he maintains that a
dealer in wood should be named Wood,
carpenter should be named Carpen-
ter, and so on throughout the list. He
said that the present scheme of nam
ing people has caused a war among
the flies which may be ended only by
the adoption of his suggestion. For
many weeks the Secret Service Off
GERS have been on the lookout for him
and when he appeared to-day he was
promptly placed in custody Relgar
desired to see the President to ascer-
tain why his letters had not been ans
wered. When he was searched a load
ed revolver and a box of cartridges
were found in his pockets. The Off
GERS had no difficulty in getting him
away from the White House. He was
then taken to police headquarters,
where he was turned over to the au-
thorities. Relgar says he is miner
and railroad man. He arrived here
Saturday night.
An examination of his effects dis
closed copies of several letters he had
written to the President and some doc
uments, indicating that he was inter-
ested in patent devices.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
SNOWSLIDE BLOCKS TRAFFIC.
AND DAMS PROVO RIVER
of Two Hundred Feet Near
Bridal Veil Falls.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. "a
The Heber City branch of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad is reported
completely blocked by a mammoth
snowslide in the canyon a short dis
tance below Bridal Veil Falls. So ter
rife was the slide that rocks and tim
bers were carried far up the other side
of the canyon and the Provo River
was completely damned for some dis
tance. For distance of 200 feet the
track is buried from seventy-five 70
ninety feet under the snow and debris.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
TAKES HIS LIFE WHILE
TEMPORARILY INSANE
President Rich, a Leading Mormon
Says Elder Crosby Was a Victim
of Oyerstudy

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 22.-The
body of Lorenzo Crosby, the Mormon
elder. who committed suicide near
here on Saturday while en- route to
his home at Greer, Ariz., from Atlanta,
Ga, was sent to Salt, Lake City to-
day in charge of an official of the
church. Ben E. e. Rich of Atlanta,
president of the Southern States Mis-
sion. under whom Crosby had worked,
arrived here to-day to view the re-
mains. Mr.. Rich stated that Crosby
had suffered from meIancholia, the re-
suit of overstudy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
Convicts' Plans Are Fooled.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, Feb. 22.-Seven
life convicts at the New Mexico peni-
tentiary to-day overpowered Acting
superintendent r. G. Garrett and cut
him with knife because he would not
give up the combination to the armory.
They were subdued by the guard be-
fore they could accomplish their ap-
parent purpose to seize the wives and
children of the penitentiary employees
and use them as shields.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
Forbes Appointment Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The SEN
ate to-day confirmed the appointment
of w. Cameron Forbes of Massachu-
setts as a member of the Philippine
Commission and as Secretary of the
Department Of Commerce and Police,
vice Luke Z. Wright
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23

tion to the Car of Russia in behalf of
his Jewish subjects was one of the
most noteworthy articles in the box.
There were also a copy of the consti-
tuition of the United States and a num-
Der of coins of current use.
Meyer Davidson, the senior member
of the congregation, placed the box Of
records in position beneath the mas
sive cornerstone, which hung suspend
ed from a derrick, and which was then
slowly lowered into it's final resting
place. L now declare this stone duly
and truly laid" proclaimed President
Harris, "and may heaven prosper our
efforts and grant us the reward of our
labors and enable us all to see the
completion of the superstructure.
Just as the cornerstone descended
into its place the sun, which had been
hidden all the afternoon behind the
clouds and rain, broke through the dark
sky and shone bright and clear for a
few minutes upon the impressive scene.
1t was accented as a good omen for
the future of the new temple and its
congregation.
The closing address by Rabbi Jacob
Voorsanger, d. D., of Congregation
Emanuel, on Sutter street, was an
eloquent tribute to the work of his
fellow Hebrews of the Sheriff. Israel
and it aroused hearty applause by it's
references to the land where so many
Hebrews have found welcome and pros
perity. DR.. Voorsanger said among
other things:
EMANU-EL'S GREETINGS.
II M
auspicious beginning of a holy work
This rain to-day that blesses the earth
is a symbol of Gods blessing upon
dry and thirsty land. AS it drenches
the soil, so shall the religion of Israel
drench and bless this country and all
the countries of the world. We in
woke the symbol of the rain that this
faith may give spiritual prosperity to
our descendants for all future time
I'VE lay this cornerstone believing
that the inspirations Of our faith are
just as dear to- us in this great, free
land as in those Oriental countries
where our forefathers struggled in cen
turies long agone. The civil loyalty of
the Jew is only matched by his 10y
atty to Israel and to his own home and
family
The benediction was pronounced by
Rabbi Isidore Myers of Congregation
Ohabai Shalome.
The new synagogue, the massive
foundations of which have already been
completed will be pushed rapidly for
ward, and it is the hope of Rabbi Nieto
and his parishioners that they may
be able to worship in the finished tenn
pie during the Jewish holidays in Sep
tember Their present synagogue at
Post and Taylor streets may have to
be vacated upon short notice, as it has
been sold.
The structure that is rising for the
growing congregation at California aud
Webster streets will be one of
the finest pieces of ecclesiasti-
cal architecture in San Fran
cisco. Planned in the general style
adopted by the leading Hebrew socie-
ties of the world, it will attract praise
by reason Of the especially imposing
features of the facade and by great at
tention TO interior convenience and
beauty. The building will cover a plat
12Sx100 feet. It's material is gray sand
stone.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
steph KiIls brewer and Flees.

DING ESS. w. Va, Feb. 22.-John
Steph, a wealthy merchant, shot and
killed Elmer Brewer, wealthy farmer
and neighbor, to-day. Two hours later
a torch was applied to Steph's large
store and it was totally consumed.
Steph's home also was fired but it was
saved. Steph is in hiding.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
Musician Tries to Kill Daughter.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. 22.-Steven
Maucka, a blind violinist. shot and
dangerously wounded his 16-year-old
daughter to-day and then blew out his
own brains. He is believed to have
been insane
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23

Five hundred members and friends
Of Congregation Sheriff. Israel showed
their devotion 10 their ancient faith
yesterday afternoon by Drawing the
storm 10 attend The ceremonies Of the
laying Of the cornerstone Of the new
synagogue on the northeast corner Of
California and Webster streets. The
meeting was held under a temporary
awning stretched over the foundation
and basement structure.
The president Of the congregat ton,
Charles Harris. opened the exercises
with a short address Of greeting to the
members present from that and other
synasogues- He dwelt upon the re-
markable progress made by the con-
Eregation in It's hfty-four years Of pros
porous history and the encouraging
outlook for the future in its new loca-
tiOn. He was followed by Rabbi Meyer
s. Levy in an invocation, asking the
divine blessing Upon the rising house
Of worship, and by Rabbi N. Fried
lander In a reading from The Scrip
tures
The old box of records that had been
placed in the cornerstone of the congre-
cations present synagogue at Post ana
Taylor streets when il was dedicated.
on August 25 1870, was then laid by
Bahr Sheideman chairman Of the
building committee, in the new corner
stone. Among other contents il held
copies Of the Alta Californian and
other contemporary newspapers OF that
date
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
The KiItles Tonight.

The celebrated Scotch Band. the Kilt
les. will begin a six-night season at the
Alhambra Theater tonight. The band
consists of forty pieces besides pipers.
buglers. etc. A very attractive feature
will be the Clan JOhnstOne. troupe. the
greatest dancers in Scotland
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23

When a scandal comes up in conver-
sation and some one present wants to
change the subject, it's usually the sign
home.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
PAYS WARM TRIBUTE.

The historian paid a warm tribute
to the former rabbis and lay officers of
the congregation, whose long devotion
TO it's interests had built it up from d
feeble organization with few members
10 one Of the most prosperous Jewish
societies in the country and made it
able to undertake the erection of the
coming magnificent synagogue, an or
nament to the city and a pride to its
members
Rev. Jacob Nieto. the rabbi of Sher-
it'll Israel, in a short but most feeling
address presented a silver trowel, the
gift Of the congregation, to President
Harris, who was about to perform the
final act that had brought the COM
psny together Rabbi Nieto said in
part:
we have selected for our corner
stone laying the natal day of that
great man that laid the cornerstone OF
the most magnificent nation in the
worlds history. The difficulties we
have met in building this congregation
and synagogue are as nothing TO the
heroic labors of the father of our land.
Let us remember his example and
build not for ourselves, but for poster
ity and country, for faith and free
DOM"
Architect Albert Pissis having certi-
fed that all arrangements had been
made for the completion of the edifice.
President Harris called upon the vice
president of the congregation, Henry
Roman, to prepare the new box to be
deposited in the cornerstone with con-
temporary records. This was duly
sealed. its contents including copies of
the leading Hebrew and secular pa
pers, bylaws of all the San Francisco
congregations and charitable societies
of that faith and much other matter
of interest to the members of Sheriff.
Israel.
A copy Of the great American petit
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
CONGREGATION sheriff. ISRAEL LAYS
CORNERSTONE OF SPLENDID TEMPLE

Hundreds Members and Friends of the Prosperous Hebrew
Society Brave the Storm Participate in Impressive Cere
monies Conducted by Rabbi Neto-Detais of the Enterprise
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
PASTOR OF sheriff. IS
RAEL, AND SCENE AT THE
CORNERSTONE LAYING.

summer Of 1S49, prepared for the cele-
bration Of the Jewish holidays here in
September by erecting a temporary
structure at what was then the end of
Kearny street, where now stands the
Commercial Hotel. The fact that money
was more abundant then than build
ing materials or buildings was vividly
brought out by the historians state
ment that for the use of this building
during the holidays alone the embryo
congregation had to pay the extraor-
binary sum Of $1,000. The next year,
said Mr. Badt, the congregation effect
cd a regular organization on August
20. It's first home was in rooms in a
building known as Merchants Court, "
on Washington street, between Mont
gomery and Kearny. The great fire of
1851 destroyed this structure and left
the congregation to seek new quarters
in rooms on Rearny street, between
Washington and Jackson. The first
syna gogue was erected in 1854, and was
dedicated on September of that year.
1t stood on the east side of jackson
street, between Broadway and Vallejo.
This humble structure OF frame shell
tered the congregation until 1870, when
the large temple at Post and Taylor
streets was dedicated. The growth of
the congregation and the removal of
its membership farther west had made
a change Of location and a still larger
synagogue necessary the steps taken
TO obtain which were told at some
length
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
PassInc of Leslie Stenben-

LONDON, Feb. 22.-Senator Leslie
Stephen. president of the Ethical So
ciety, is dead. He was born in 1892.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
HISTORICAL SKETCH.

An historical sketch Of Congregation
Sheriff Israel was read by Secretary
Alexander J.. Badt. He told Of the
foundation Of the society by three He
breEs from Eastern cities, who, in the
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23

The letter of Miss MerkIey,
whose picture is printed above,
proves beyond question that
thousands of cases of inflamma-
ton of the Ovaries and womb
are annually cured by the use of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PTEKHAM - Gradual
loss of strength and nerve force told
Z me something was radically wrong
with me. / had severe shooting pains
through the pelvic organs, cramps and
extreme irritation compelled me 10
seek medical advice. The doctor said
that had ovarian trouble and ulcera-
tion, and advised an operation. I
strongly objected TO this and decided
20 try Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. soon found that
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cine were true, and day by day felt
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liberation soon healed, and the other
complications disappeared, and in
Cleven weeks was once more strong
and vigorous and perfectly well.
Nv heartiest thanks are sent to
you for the great good. you have done
me- Sincerely yours, Miss MARGARET
MERKLEY, 275 Third St, Milwaukee,
Wis.-S600O forfeit. II original Of atOUs letter
eToginf fenHHsHess cannot bs P'eaHesd
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
JUDGE CARRIER
REJECTS OFFER
Declines to Accept the Appoint
ment on Panama Canal Com
mission Made by President
ENGINEER WILL BE CHOSEN
Action of Roosevelt in Filling
Place Prompts Californians to
Unite on a Patronage Plan

CALL BUREAU, HOTEL BARTON,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The declina-
tion Of the honor of serving on the
Panama Canal Commission came along
in due form to-day signed by Judge
CARRIER, as was expected. President
Roosevelt, in discussing the matter
with members of the California delega-
tion later, intimated that his next
selection from that State for the office
would probably be from the ranks of
engineers.
The action of the President in offer
ing the appointment to Judge CARRIER
is probably responsible for move on
the part of the California delegation
looking to the getting together of that
body in the matter of distribution of
State patronage that will be productive
of excellent results. 1t isNnot too much
TO say that the nomination of Judge
CARRIER, while not criticized in the mat
ter of the nominee, struck the Cali
fornia Senators like thunderclap from
a sunny sky. 1t is explained by the
fact that the Senators were not united
on any man acceptable to the President
and for that reason he sought the ad-
vice of representative men outside of
the delegation altogether. This divi-
sion of sentiment and influence has
worked to the disadvantage Of Cali
fornia Republicans aspiring to Federal
office in many instances, some of which
are notable, as well as to the great
embarrassment of members of the dele
cation themselves. The result has been
that where the President has not taken
the matter out of the hands of the
delegation entirely, making his own
choice, the appointment otherwise to
have been made is simply held up.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
DELEGATION FORMS PLAN.

Briefly stated, it is that the whole
delegation shall decide who shall be
proposed for the Federal offices in Cali
fornia. This was the proposition of
Senator Bard. Senator Perkins only
stipulation was that the nominee in no
case should be Objectionable to either
Senator. The proposition in writing
was sent to Representative Metcalf,
who will bring it before the other House
members at a meeting tomorrow.
ut will, of course be accepted" said
Metcalf tonight, for this is what the
House delegation has been ccntending
for all along. There will, l am sure,
be no objection to the only stipulation
in it, for the reason that no member
of the House would wish to force the
nomination of any man Objectionable
to a Senator. We all desire that only
n-objectionable men be given the
Federal Offices"
The result of this move will prob
ably soon be felt in California official
circles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-23
SENATORS CLAIM POWER.

InlS matter mas Deen source OI COn-
slant irritation to the Californiahs for
a long time and often the subject Of
/ discussion among them. The Senators
have hitherto claimed exclusive right
to name candidates for Federal Offices
other than postmasterships in the sew
eral legislative districts. Where the
Senators each had candidates for any
single office and failed to come together
the delegation in the House has been
appealed to to serve as a jury and
render judgment.
The members of the House, however,
have respectfully declined to offer their
good offices at any such disagreeable
juncture. 1t is not for them, they say,
to judge between the Senators. If they
are to be consulted by the Senators
when they are in a dilemma they, the
Representatives, insist upon having
some say in a clear field. The Sena-
tors claim the right to the distribu-
tion of patronage on the ground that
it falls to them to secure the confirma-
ton of the nominees. By this same
sign, say the Representatives, they
must be held responsible for every act
of the officer appointed upon their ex-
elusive motion.
But the system has failed to work
anything but failure, and the Senators
and Representatives alike have real
lied how it has weakened their effec-
tiveness both here and at home in Cali
fornia
Whether or not it was the Judge
CARRIER incident that brought the mat
ter to a head. Senator Bard to-day
submitted to Senator Perkins, and after
a slight amendment by the latter both
Senators submitted to the House dele
cation, proposition calculated to clear
the sky, bringing about harmony and
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-13

not be averse to this arrangement, as
he is probably without hope of being
able to keep the seas and escape the
penalties of neutrality laws until some
opportunity affords for him to carry
the Lena safely through the Japanese
blockade into Vladivostok.
Minister Takahira is not expected to
return to Washington until September
lis. Meanwhile a telegram las been
received at the Japanese legation b.
Mr.. Hioki, first secretary, from kisa-
buro Urena, the Japanese consul gen
eral at San Francisco, reporting the
arrival of the Lena and giving substan-
TALLY the same explanation OF her
presence as was contained in the news
dispatches printed this morning. 1t is
expected that the minister of Japan
will make this statement the basis OF
representations to the state depart
ment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-13

Collector Of Port Declares Law Must
Be Respected.

Be Respected.
San Francisco, Sept. 12.-This after
noon the Russian consul and the cap
tain of the Lena held a conference
with Colonel Stratton, but the result
of the meeting has not yet been learn
ed. The consul refused to even dis
cuss the object OF his visit. Collector
stratton, however, gave out a state
ment in which he said:
81 have decided not to allow the
japanese to go aboard the Lena to
make an examination. This matter is
between the United States and the
Russian government, and the United
States will attend to it without ask
ing assistance from anybody. l know
the law thoroughly and will enforce
it. / am not awaiting visits from the
consuIs interested. The neutrality o.
the United States will be maintained
without regard to any request or ac'
OF the Japanese consul. I may OF
may not wire the department on the
subject"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-09-13
EDITORS AT BANQUET
DEMOCRATIC SCRIBES TALK POLL.
TICS At A DINNER IN NEW
YORK CITY.

New York, Sept. 8.-Nearly 500
Democratic editors from all parts OF
the United States met at a banquet at
the Waldorf Astoria last night. the &C.
casion being q national conscience of
Democratic editors which Maa called
at the instance OF the Democratic ma
tional committee.
The toast list included several Of
the best known Democratic editors in
the country, and all of them responded
to toasts on political subjects.
Colonel S%ylvanus E. Johnson, Wash
ington correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer, and a former president
of the Gridiron club, was the toast
master.
A large orchestra furnished music
| during the dinner. When Dixie"
was played, the diners, many of whom
were from the South, jumped to their
feet, and the Rebel yell was given sew
eral times. Enthusiasm was at the
highest pitch when the selection was
encored.
Colonel Johnson, in a brief speech.
introduced Colonel Henry Watterson,
who responded to the toast THE Issue
and the Outlook"
Herman Ridder followed Mr.. Wat
terson.
A letter from Joseph Pulitzer, writ
ten from Bar Harbor, Me-, to Chair
mar Daniels, in which the writer sale
that physical infirmities prevented his
being present, was read.
Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta
Constitution, spoke to the toast, Dem
ocratic Success the Guarantee Of Ma
tional Unity.
John B. Stoll, editor of the Soutl
Bend Indy Times, and Andrew Nc
Lean, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle
also spoke.