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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
WOMEN ARE ANGRY
AT MRS. ANDREWS
Mattresses Union Indignant
Over Ex-0fficiaI's Unjust
Comparison

There is turmoil in the ranks of the
mattresses union. Mrs. Minnie An
drews former business agent of the
union, is responsibles for the trouble
has grown out of her statement a
few days ago to the effect that many of
the working girls of the city were in
fact no better than the wage earners
of the tenderlein." She made this de-
claration at a meeting of the equal
suffrage league, and in consequence is
threatened with expulsion from the
union, while the organization may de-
cline, as a result of the remark, to sup
port the equal suffrage movement.
Members of the mattresses union and
similar organizations declare that Mrs.
Andrews was not authorized to speak
for the union of which she is an ex-
official, and at the meeting of the body
last Monday a suggestion was made
that at the next meeting committee be
appointed to investigate the statement
made by Mrs. Andrews with view to
recommending that she be given
withdrawal card in the event that her
words are found to have been correctly
quoted.
UNION WOMEN INDIGNANT
Many of the union women of the city
have expressed themselves as highly
indi gnant over a comparison which
seems to place the women of the Bar
barry coast in the same category of
wage earners" with the members of
the women's unions, and the opinion
has been voiced in many quarters that
If the. equal suffrage league permitted
it to be inferred that the enlistment of
the support of the .tenderloin women
would be acceptable it carried the mat
ter too far.
The suffrage movement received an
impetus during the session of the state
federation of labor in Vallejo in Janu-
ary, when the federation followed the
example of the American federation of
labor by indorsing the work of the
equal suffrage league. The Mattresses
union was the first local body to fall in
line by affiliating with the league and
choosing delegates to attend meetings
of that body. Those selected were
Louise Larue and May Norton. Later
the San Francisco labor council de-
clared in favor Of equal suffrage.
FAVOR MOVEMENT
The garment workers union ex-
pressed itself in favor of the suffrage
movement. but has taken no formal ac-
ton, and among the other unions it has
only been informally discussed. Miss
Hagans, president of the garment
workers union, declares that the union
will go no further than to indorse the
suffrage movement. and Miss Carrie
Parmar, secretary of the laundry work
ers union, says that the body is too
busy with industrial matters at this
time to consider such a question.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
DEDICATE NEW
MISSION HOME

The new Presbyterian headquarters
and mission home, a beautiful four
story and basement brick structure
erected at 920 Sacramento street
through the untiring efforts Of the
Woman's Occidental Board OF Foreign
Missions. was dedicated yesterday aft
ernoon as a home for rescued Chinese
slave girls. Mrs. P D. Browne, honor
airy president of the society, made the
dedicatory address. The exercises We're
presided over by Mrs. II. b. Pinny,
president Of the organization
Mayor Taylor accompanied by Mrs.
Taylor. was present and delivered an
address in which he praised the mis-
siOnary work Of the society at home
and abroad.
The address of the Chinese consul
general, Hsu Ping Chen, had to be
translated, but the force of his well
chosen. remarks made an impression
decidedly favorable The consul laid
particular stress on the fact that the
antipathy for missionaries that the
Chinese formerly had was disappearing
=. in the face Of the good work accom-
pashed for the Chinese by the mission
aries in China
Rev. Nge Poon Chew, editor of Chung
Sal Yat Po, followed with a speech in
which he told Of a projected school for
Chinese boys on the same educational
plan as pursued by the mission for
eChinese girls. He said that China had
awakened more in the last year than
during the previous century
in Peking we have a daily newspa-
per published by women. for women
exclusively" He said, TO clinch his ar
gument- Have you anything like that
IN the United States?"
Facts and figures are usually dry. but
when Mrs. +. O. Denniston, treasurer
OF the board told How Much 1t Cost. .
her talk proved to be unusually inter
estfng. According to her report. the
cost Of building and furnishing the
mission was $4,000. The total would
have been much greater but for the
generosity of several Of San Francisco's
businessmen, who made gifts of fur
nishings.
Others who spoke were Rev !. NJ
Condit. Z. A. Surge. Rev. W.. Fisher
Mrs. r. B. Goddard. Robert Dollar and
Rev. J. II. Laughlin.
Among those who were present al
the ceremonies were the following:
Dr. and Mrs Edward Miss Gertrude Hum
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
MAYOR REDUKES
BOARD OF WORKS
Finds That Building Permits
Are issued by the Heads
of Departments

president Casey of the board of pub
nc works received letter from Mayor
Iaylor yesterday calling attention TO
the charter provision that requires the
board TO act upon all applications for
building or other permits at the public
meetings of the commission. 1t is re-
CURED also by the charter that the vote
or the commission on each application
be recorded.
For some time the heads Of the works
board departments have been issuing
permits and the mayor says that the
practice must cease. He holds that the
commissioners cannot delegate their
powers TO any clerk or deputy.
The letter OF the mayor followed a
complaint made by Fire Marshal Towe
that Commissioner Casey had granted
personally a permit to the 'Whosoever-
VIII mission to repair its building in
racine street. The mission building,
which is wooden structure, was
slightly damaged by fire several weeks
ago As the building is within the fire
limits, Fire Marshal Towe objected and
the matter was called 10 the attention
OF the mayor who. upon investigation,
learned that permits were being issued
IN nearly all cases without having been
acted upon at the public meetings of
the board
The controversy over the mission per
init has brought out a nice question of
law. While il is unlawful to erect or
maintain frame buildings within the fire
limits, the supervisors. ii is claimed,
virtually nullifed the law when they
decreed some time ago that the tenn
porary wooden structures put up after
the 1906 fire could remain until Janu-
ary 1, 1910. This virtually legalized
wooden buildings within the fire limits
and, under the circumstances, il. is con-
tended that it is also legal to permit
Of repairs being made TO them.
The application OF the "Whosoever-
VIII mission for a permit TO make the
necessary repairs viii come up before
the commissioners at their meeting to-
day and a lively discussion is expected.
Commissioner Casey viii vote TO grant
it. Eagan is noncommittal and Day will
oppose IT. The friends of the mission
say that the opposition to it was
started by the keepers of the dives and
other disreputable dens on the Barbary
coast
The works board viii attend here
after to all the repair work on the pub
lie schools and the carpenter and paint
shops heretofore maintained by the
board of education will beNclosed- Mayor
Taylor says that the charter provides
that all school repair work costing less
than $3.50 shall be made by the works
board When the expense exceeds $3.50.
the work must be let out to the lowest
bidder
LICENSE COLLECTIONS
Chief Deputy Tax Collector Lowe has
prepared a statement showing that the
license collections for the quarter end
ed March 81 amOunte6 to S3979S2 %,
against SS5e,5os collected during the
first three months in 1907. an increase
of ss1.z76.25. The increase by months
was as follows: January, s7.742; Febru-
ary, s51.7S4-25; March, s2l950.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
BOHEMIANS TOAST THEIR
GRAND OLD COMPANION
Banquet to "UncIe George"
Bromley Calls Out White
Haired PatricianS

Hale and hearty at 81. with spirit
still youthful and a mind of crystal
clearness, Uncle" George Bromley
supped with the owl last night, while
the old guard drank new vigor to his
limbs and more joy to his heart. The
birthday of this grand old man of the
the reunion of Bohemias patricians.
With the snow of years upon their
brows and the sunshine of youth in
their hearts. 16 of the guard who were
Bohemians prior to 1877 sat at the ban
quet table last night. About twice as
many of the younger set mingled in the
festivity. The ceiling of the banquet
hall was hidden in apple blossoms, and
above the table an immense canopy of
flowers depended, blossoms, lilacs and
wistaria mingling in fragrant profu-
sion. The table was decorated with
peonies, lilacs and wistaria of varie-
gated colors.
The banquet was given by Raphael
We'll. John Landers acted as toastmas-
ter In the silent roll call the name of
Isidore Cutie, one of the old guard, was
found missing. David Bush, the tax
collector, who had his leg amputated
above the knee a few weeks ago,
hoped in on crutches and congratu-
lated the honored guest. Toasts of mer-
riment and "reminiscences not unmix ed
sion of the dinner and a pledge was
drunk that they would celebrate the
ninety-second birthday. Among those
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
HONOR MEMORY
OF MRS. SWAIN

To honor the memory of Mrs. Had
wen Swain, about 800 of the citys
prominent women met at the California
club yesterday afternoon. Many of these
were members of the California club,
of which Mrs. Swain was treasurer
from the day of its organization until
her death. and there were representa-
tives from several other clubs and per-
sonal friends of the dead woman. The
occasion was an impressive one, for
much emotion was shown as tribute
after tribute was paid to Mrs. Swain's
memory, and exquisite music deepened
the impression of loss. Mrs. SWANS
table where for 10 years she was ac-
customed to sit during club meetings,
was buried in flowers, and the platform
of the hall was decorated with masses
of purple and white blossoms.
The informal program opened with
a song, Crossing the Bar" This was
followed with short talks from various
former presidents of the club, and
Stainer's Love Divine" arranged for
six voices. Among the other musical
numbers none was prettier than the
Ave Maria" sung by Mrs. ]. J. Keeney-
Among those present Yesterday were:
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15

ant secretary, George Mclean: assist
ant secretary. Douglas Cushman; audi
tor. J. B. Melvin
The new directors are: William Fries,
S. l.. Goldstein. Francis Cutting, Percy
7. Morgan. T. Tillmann Jr., R. l.
Bentley. ID. ]. Fentana, c. H. Bentley,
w. c. B. de Fremery, Joseph Hyman
and Wyatt H. Allen.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
pENMARK GRANTS sUFFRAGE

COPENHAGEN, April 14.-By vote
of 214 to so the Folkething today
passed the government franchise bill
which grants. all tax payers, both male
and female, over % years of age. and
all married women whose husbands are
tax payers. the right to Vote in COM
munal elections.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15
CALIFORNIA posrMAsrERs.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-California
postmasters appointed today: Coulter
Vile, Mariposa county. Edward Gren-
fell, vice S. ID. Hoborn. resigned; Pa
poose, Trinity county. Charles Doblor
vice C. Blackmore, resi- sned; Shelter
Cove. Humboldt county. Carrie A Not
ley, vice George A. Motley. resigned: /:
Upton. Tulare county, Marguerite
Evans. vice L. E. Clark, resigned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-15

Mrs. Lowell White,
Mrs. James NJ. Orr,
Mrs. Austin Sperry,
Mrs. Alfred Black.
Mrs. +. W. Croudace,
Mrs. Horace Coffin.
Mrs. John Bermingham
Miss Suzanne Hatch,
Mrs. Edward l.. Bald
win, ;
Mrs. L. A. Hayward,
Madame Grothwell,
Mrs. j. J. Donnelly.
Miss Belle Gorham,
Mrs. J. f. LIGHTER,
Mrs. Charles Swami,
Miss Elizabeth Hill,
Miss Josephine Hill,
Mrs. C. c. Burr,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
Winters Loneliness,

He was essentially a lonely man.
Romantic by temperament, susceptible
to feminine charms and exactly conshS
tuted for the happiness Of love and do
nestle life, he was doomed to auetere
celihacy. Filled with curiosity for dis
tant places and having az centempora-
ries Irving, who spent over twenty
years Of his life In Europe; Cooper, who,
besides his voyages. lived abroad seven
successive years: Bryant, who made
six excursions to the old world; Long
fellow, who knew Europe perhaps bet
ter than his native land, Whittiers
travels were bounded on the north by
the limits OF New England, on the east
by the neighboring shore, on the south
by Washington and on the west by
Harrisburg. Brought up Quaker, he
was cut OF from the cheerful human
activities Of New England churches. the
most prominent feature of village 30
cial life. The curse Of constant head
aches and chronic insomnia made him
almost prisoner, or, as Barrett Wen
dell phrases II, he was generally trou-
bled by that sort of robust poor health
which frequently accompanies total abb
stinence.' But with all these discour-
agemknts, privations and enforced re-
nunciations. he seems to have preserv-
ed the temperament Of a beautiful
child. - Professor w. L Phelps in
North American Review.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
II Didn't Work.

A man who had been out Of work
for long time suddenly recollected
reading a story Of clerk who applied
for situation. He was courteously
told that there was not vacancy, and
as he turned away he stopped and
picked up pin from the door. The
employer, struck by the action, called
him back and said: .You seem care
full sort Of man. Call back tomorrow,
and we VIII give you job"
Our hero therefore determined to
copy this mans example, and next day
saw him standing before large man
ufacturer, having previously dropped a
pin on the floor.
Getting the usual reply that there
was no vacancy, he turned away and
then, like the other man, stopped ana
picked up pin. But the result was
different.
Here, Henry" shouted the employ
er. "see this fellow of the premisesi
A man who steals a pin would steal
anythingw Pearson's Weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
THE sHoEMAKER's ART.
Il Has Been Known Since the Earliest
DAYS of Civilization.

K Has Been Known Since the Earliest
Days of Civilization.
A few winters ago l passed day
among the wonderfully decorated
tombs in the cemetery of what was
once Memphis. upon the western bank
of the Nile. writes Julius Chambers
in the Brooklyn Eagle. One OF the
show places is the remarkable under
ground palace that the illustrious
Queen ii Of the fifth dynasty q. e.,
about 1900 years ago. constructed for
her final resting place. 1t consists Of
a great court 40 by 60 feet, as re-
member, and several other apartments,
besides the mummy chamber. which is
reached by stairway leading down
from the largest room. Upon the
walls Of this tomb are the best pre-
served pictures to be found In all
Egypt and among them are the fg-
ures Of two artisans working upon
coverings for the feet
Therefore, makers Of shoes, sa-
lutte you! More than 1000 years be-
fore the art Of printing had practical
existence, although you will admit
that the decorator Of Queen It's tomb
was almost publisher, your art was
recognized. respected and immortal
lied.
The natural impulse Of mankind Is
to 60 barefoot. Every reader can re-
member youthful days III which the
greatest possible pleasure was en-
bodied in a run through the woods or
along the shore unshod Very well
can recall the secret spot In the barn
In which was wont to hide my shoes
and stockings In order that l might
be in the competition Tor the first
stone bruise Of the summer. That
was the primitive man, speaking up
for the faraway days before we were
women and men,"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
A Merchants Memory.

Among the characteristics which
made for the success Of Mr.. A. T.
Stewart the great New York mer-
chant, says Richard Lathers In his
"Reminiscences," was an extraordina-
ry memory for the details Of his vast
business.
i One day as Mr.. and Mrs. Lathers
were leaving the store Mr.. Stewart &C.
costed them at the door. x a
II hope, Mrs. Lathers, you have
found what you want" he said.
"No. Mr.. Stewart" she replied. q
want very plain brussels carpet for
a small library, a light color with a
small blue figure. You have q great
variety, but nothing just like that"
II am quite sure we have that exact
description" he said, and, turning to
a clerk, added: go to the third floor
and get out from the last invoice Of
carpets No. 22O8. l think the style
and pattern will just suit Mrs. Lath.
ers."
To the amazement of the shopper
1t proved to be the very thing she was
looking for. s..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
sToRk's CHRISTMAS JOKE.
Left Wax Doll at Jersey Home Where
Real THING Was Wanted.

Left Wax Doll at Jersey Home Where
Real THING Was Wanted.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Andrews,
who live In Montgomery street, at
Bloomfield, N. T., heard knocking at
the front door Christmas morning at
the same time, says Z special to the
New York Times.
"Get up. SAM" urged Mrs. Andrews
after the knocking had gone on for some
time. Get up. Il may be q Christ
mas present s @ ~
Mr.. Andrews looked out Of the second
story window. asking the dark figure
below what he wanted. s. s
Here's package for you." was the
answer. Laying down a hiR hundie,
the figure hurried away. Mr. Andrews
went swiftly downstairs, with his wife
making hasty preparation to bring up
the rear. he struck match, pulled
back the cover and yelled up to his
wife: : i
ut is Christmas present. It's a
baby"
The Andrews home Is childless, and
there was great Joy in the voice Of the
head Of the house. All morning the
neighbors crowded In to see the baby
that had been left on the doorstep,
just as babies are in New York city, on
the stage and in books. Alarmed by
the exceeding quietness Of the Christ
mas present. some motherly old soul, IN
great worry, grabbed up the little
figure and began to investigate It from
top to bottom.
Well, it was big doll; that's all.
Bloomfield is a great place for the hui
morOus.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
MUSEUM IN ToLsToI's HONOR
Wife Of Russian Philosopher supsrvis.
ing lts Organization.

Wife Of Russian Philosopher supsrvis.
ing its Organization.
Countess Tolstoi i'd In Moscow super
wishing the organization Of museum
In honor Of her illust1ious husband,
says q st Pebersburg cablS dispatch
to the Chicago Tribune. The museum
VIII contain great mass Of letters re-
ceiyed by the count, many of them be-
ing from America, one from John d.
Rockefeller, asking the Russian philos-
opher's opinion as to the best way to
employ his money.
It will also contain Russian docu-
ments connected with the old counts
activity on behalf Of the famine strfck-
en- in 1891, besides an album Of por-
traits and photographs Of tie author
Of war and Peace" most of them
made abroad. The famous painter
Repin has just finished a great por-
trait Of the count, which, after figur-
ing In a perambuiatory exhibition that
will visit the principal towns Of Eu-
rope, may finally be placed In this
museum.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
NO RENT FOR 1888 MONTHS.
Campaign of Neapo!itan Tenants Who
Are LeaSued AGAINST Landlords.

Campaign Of Neapo,itan Tenants Who
Are Leasued Against Landlords.
The Naples householders have form
ed league with the object of obtain
ing reduction of rents, and they dis
covered that the best method to force
the landlords to acoede to their de-
mands was to stop the payment of
rents. The league numbers about
1000 members, none Of whom has paid
rent for the last six months, says
Naples Qtaly) correspondent of the
New York Sun.
The landlords first attempted evic-
ton, but they failed, as the police de-
clared that they were unable to evict
1900 families who meant fight and ex-
pressed their willingness to stand q
siege. Next the landlords brought suit
In the civil courts.
The case came on In due course of
time, but none of the householders
was present or represented. The land
lords rejoiced at the prospect Of an
easy victory. Suddenly a woman walk
ed In.
Que Sdlu sue was Ouc VI Tie S,VVS
members Of the league and wanted tc
defend her case. The judges have tc
accord reasonable period Of time tc
the defendant In order that he may
prepare his defense. This period Is
generally a month. Accordingly on
the woman's demand the case was ad.
journed month.
The month passed and the case again
came on for hearing. None of the de.
PENDANTS was present. The court then
decided to hear the case In their alb.
sence, but just then another member
Of the league came in, repeated the
identical performance Of the previous
hearing, and again the case was put
on for another month.
For the next 1898 months member
OF the householders' league will repeat
the trick. and the case won't be heard
before that time. Meanwhile the mem
heAra TrSuf9runs MT No xvsuor <1,nS,. ,rx,,k,,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20
State, County and City Directory

I Campbell, Kintyre; VIZ L. Richards, Dick.
ipson; Andrew Xeitch, Grand Forks; E. J.
Walsh Willow City; ]. w Robinson, Coal
Harbor; Exscntiyee of6eers W.F F. Crewe.1
State Library Commission Frank ]. Thomp-
son, Fargo; w. J.. Stockwell; Mrs. Minnie
e. Budiong, Bismarck; Zana K. Miller,
librarian and director for commission IS
Rolla; Edward Richardson, Devils Lake; J.
I. Hooker, Fargo. 80 sxa3$
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners-F.
z. Gnsack. Carrington: 81 r. Smith, Cando;
State Historical Society-C. F. Amidon, Far.
70, President; NJ. 3. Jewell bismarck.
Vice President; O. G. Libby, University,
Secretary .. SL.fs Cashel, Grafton, Treas
urer; E. r. Steinbrueck, Bismarck, field
officer; ff}ss
State Weather and Crop Service-O. w. Rob
efs, director, Bismarck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-20

Adiutant General-Thomas 81. Poole, Bis
State Oil Inspecsor-Frank A. Wilson. Bath.
supt. of Public HealthJ. Grassick. Grand
Forks.
Vice President Board of Health chas. E.
Official Estray Papersentinel, cooperstown.
District Game Wardens-First district, w. N.
Smith Sn1t. sGhsaf.on; Second district Olaf
State Board Of Pardons-Gov. John Burke,
ex-of6cio;. Hon. ID. E. Morgan, ex-of6cio;
Hen. T. r. McCue, ex-of6cio; Charles Wing,
sosad e " 4 81 Fi pss gszs John
Burke, governor; Alfred Blaisdeii, Secretary
of State. II. L: Holmes. State Auditor.
State Auditing Board-John Burke, Cover
McGue, Attorney General
State Banking Board-John Burke, Governor;
Alfred Blaisdell, Secretary Of State; T. F.
Mccne. Attorney General
Grafton: w " S. Parker. Lisbon; j J. X. s.
Wiser. Fargo; Walter Master, Willow City:
II. i: Bateman. Cooperstown..
Whsslsr, Grand Forks: T; 7: Campbell !
Smyth. Bismarck: ]. P. Aylen. Sheldon: 81.
G. Woutat. Grand Forks: w. #. Hobart
Dickey; Lee coombs. Valley City; 81. l..
State Irrigation and Drainage-T. r. Akin.
son, Engineer, Bismarck, N. d.
State Board of Equalization Governor. Audi
tor. Treasurer. Attorney General. Commits.
sioner Of ARricuiture. Sessions at Capitol
Bar Association-H. A. Libby, Park River,
President; John Carmody, Hiilsboro. Vice
President; w. Fl. Thomas, Leeds, Secre-
tary and Treasurer. F3s
State Board Of Bar Examiners Andrew A.
Bruce. Grand Forks: Emerson II. Smith
Fargo; N. II. Brennan. Devils Lake: r. D..
Hoskins. clerk Of supreme court, ex-ofiicio
secretary and treasurer. Regular exan1ina.
lions at Grand Forks the first Iuesday In
June and in Fargo first Tuesday in pecem.
State Board of Dental Examiners-H. I.
Starting, Fargo; w. ]. Brownicc, Devils
Lake; George T. Mcdonald, jamestown; r.
g: Sweet, Ainot; F. w. Chandler, Valley
State Board Of Embaimers--E. F. Gilbert, Cas-
selton; - C; Flint. jamestown; ]. w. Max.
opiometry Board--E p. Sundberg, Fargo;
w. r. Biakeiy, Grafton. E. A. Nelson,
Maxbass; ]. M. Ness, Wahpeton; A. o.
Void, Langdon.