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was one of great Interest. President Kel-
logR of the State University and Professor
Barnes of the Leland Stanford University
being the prominent lecturers.
The Nominating Committees list of new
officers was accepted. 1t is as follows;
President, II. J. Baldwin OF National City {;
First Vce-P President. P. NJ. Fisher Of San
Francisco; Second Vce-President +. NJ:
dent, Melville Dozier of Los Angeles;
Fourth President. Professor b. Moses
of the State University; Secretary, J. T.
Greeley of Santa Ana; Treasurer, G. A.
Merrill of San Frnnciscn.
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Roth ENDS MEAL.

This is the time Of year when people
reckon up aud look back over the year
to consider what has been wrong In
their business. Mamv find hat they
have been buying SHOES ut The wrong
place. Bat we have noticed our cus-
toners continue year after year. There's
great saving in purchasing good, SUBJ
staniial articles. You discover 1t be-
fore he years cut. Many dollars eau
be made in This way by patrnnizins us.
Ii you want TO make monty try it. Next
week we will receive another large
shipment of LAIRD, SCHOBER &
MITCHELL'S FINE BUTTON BOOTS
and OXFORD TiEI, which are we'll
known to be the very finest produced.
Thousands OF pairs of shee' are sold
annually for Laird, Sch0ber & Mitchelps
which are not and which no more fit
and wear like theirs than common
brOcan does. In future you can get the
genuine article from us.
eau iI0N-See that every pair Of
Shoes you buy is stamped LAIRD,
SCHOBER & MITCHELL ON the sole.
NONE SURELY GENUINE without this
trade marx.
DESCAlSo & FRANK, 2s
kearnY ST.. headquarters for JAMES
MEANS SHOES.
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A MERITED REBUKE,
The Sweet-Faced Little Fellow Turne
the Laugh on the Bartender

The sweet-Faced Little Fellow Turned
the Laugh on the Bartender.
There Is bartender in certain Bnwery
saloon, not two blocks from Grand street.
who prides himself upon the spontaneous
humor that he can evoke at all times.
Nothing pleases him better than to display
his accomplishments before crowd, but he
received q severe setback the other night
from which he has not yet recovered.
little boy with golden curls and sweet
face. who might have been likened TO little
Lord Fauntleroy had it not been for his
ragged clothes and the "growler" he car
rleu, walked into the bar-room and ask ed
for q pint of beer. The bartender saw a
chance to air his humor, and, as he handed
over the beer, inquired
"How old are you, sonny?"
Just T." said the little one.
Can you pray?" continued the bar
keeper, with wink at the crowd.
"Oh, yes, sir" responded tho child. My
mamma taught me-"
IN bet you drink you can't say Our
Father without making a mistake"
The child reached up, took the tin pail
from the counter and started out. But at
the door he stopped for II moment, turned
around and grayelv sid, = l do not pray in
lager beer saloons" and the men who had
been laughing at him but moment before
became suddenly very qulet.-N. Y. Com
mercial.
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FORESTERS' HALL.
Members of the Ancient Order
Incorporate.
1t Is Proposed to Erect Spacious Building
Where Courts, Circles and Conclaves
May Be Held

An enthusiastic meeting of Foresters was
held last evening at Laurel Hall. Shells
Building, 80 O'Farrell street, for the pur-
pose of forming an organization to be
known as 1.-The American Fcresters' Hall
Association" The object of this association
is stated in prospectus as follows:
1t Is pro- osed TO form a corporation for the
purpose OF buying piece of real estate In some
suitable and convenient locality In San Francisco
ana 10 erect thereon and manage q building and
halls Tor the meetings and accommodation OF the
several courts OF the Ancient Order of FOresIers
OF America ana branches, VINO shall have the
preferences IN regards 10 the leasing OF the halls,
now located or hereafter 10 be formed III San
Francisco and In connection Herewith to lease
stores aud Offices In such building FOR other pur
poses
The name of such corporation Will be "Amer-
lean Fortsters' Hail." The capital stock will be
S25o,OOo. The humber of shares into which Tie
capital stock will DO divided Will be $4,000 OF
the par value OF So each.
The sum OF 81 Yer share shall be subscribed
on me formation and creation of said corpora
ZION, and also the further sum OF 81 per share In
instruments OF 81 each from time TO time the
same may be demanded or called for by the
properly authorized officers OF The corporation
such instruments not 10 be called foc oflener
than once IN every three months.
David Conan called TIL meeting TO order,
and after reading of the prospectus Secre-
tary Levy read the articles of incorporation,
which were adopted.
A recess was then declared, and those
desirous OF taking stock in the enterprise
were allowed to subscribe. Some of the
stock had been previously engaged and be-
fore the presiding officer raped for order
10000 shares out OF the 900 provided for
in the articles Of incor Doration had been
eagerly taken aud the 1O-per-cent install
ment paid.
The following were then elected by ballot
to constitute Board of Directors:
Purdy Relyea, David Conan, S. Waller, James
Healing. Charles Goldberg, l. Lndeman, Frank
J: j. Cordy, Henry MacsOrly George Moody, NJ
Morgenstern. L. L. Nelson, C. ii. Bremen. h. B.
NlIlc1o John A. Ross, j. W. Wren, ID. W. Terry
Henry Logan Cameron II. King, W. Samuel,
l.. hragen, Phillip Ashe, Million Clarksen,
Eugene W: Levy, W. II. G. Samuels. o. n. Gle
n,ents, L. V. Demamiel, Mrs. Louise TecouieI,
Charles Rotholtz, A. j. Ahern, Sol Peis r.
Henry KralI, NJ. f. Lecht, samuel S. Green,
Patl lex kyne, Miss NJ. Parks. Miss Gusta Itch
enor, Malt Allen. Mrs NJ f Farrell
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GLORIANA'S RIVAL.
Latest Development of Lines in
Racing Yachts.
The Herreshofs Busy Perfeeting Their Ideas
of Potential Speed-What the New
Yachts May Accomplish.

The perfect racing yacht has not yet been
built, but modern yacht-builders are tread
ing with giant strides in that way. There
are. at all events, many points on which
they are agreed.
Thirty-fve years ago the English yacht
builders spent many weary night after the
yacht America crossed the Atlantic to revo-
lutionlze their ideas. Within the succeed
ing ten years private enterprise produced
two English yachts-one a cutter, the other
schooner-unequaled in their class, the
Arrow and the Alarm. But modern Ameri-
can enterprise has repeatedly shown itself
capable of building yachts that could sail
around either OF these vessels with anything
like fair wind ana fair course.
The latest ideas in yacht construction
uniformly favor the shallowest possible
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HER HAPPY DELIYERANCE.

eyes"
The wearied sun had sunk to rest six
hours or more ago, and In the dainty draw
ing-room the light was burning low. The
solemn ticking OF the clock in measured beat
and slow to Thompson Gaddls seemed to
say that twas time to CO.
But Thompson needed not its voice, for
still he fingered there, as if a wad of chew
ing gum had glued him to his chair. And
Thompson's voice had taken on a most IN
certain note, as if lump of some thing dry
had risen in his throat.
Amelia, DEAR" he faltered out "hear
what l have to say. 1t may surprise you,
but do notch, do not turn away! My
palsed tongue has often tried my passion
10 translate, but doubts. misgivings trem-
pings, feaIS have made NE hesitate. L
know cannot even now my longings for
mulate in words that please maiden's ear
or seem appropriate. l cannot clothe my
hearts fond hopes in forms of speech or
nate, because my nerYeless vocal chords
Will Dot artlcuate. But now the fatetul
hour has come! l can no longer wait,
and ere ! leave the house tonight | ask to
know my tate. Amelia, dear, my suiferiugs
you must commiSSerata. To put me
out Of misery do not prOcrastinate.
am desperate Your tender heart will
Dlhmeless hold poor unfortunate whom
love has made Tnduly bold and too importu-
nate. The question trembling on my lips
you must anticipate. Your charms my very
being thriil-my brain intoxicate! My love
cannot picture forth in language adequate,
nor voice the deep emotions that my bosom
agltate. Devotion pure, affection true my
being amin tie, and every hope | have in
lie to you | consecrate. Evasions | abom-
mate. deceit deprecate. and confess that
my estate is very moderate'-
All this had Thompson Gaddis said, with
eyes, upon the floor, wien from Amelia's
gentle lips there came a gentle snore.
And Thompson said, as lie walked away:
IN tell her the rest some other day.
Chicago Tribune
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TRUE CHARITY.
A Stranger Presents Judge Tuley wit
$500 for Benevolent Purposes

A Stranger Presents Judge Tuley with
$500 for Benevolent Purposes.
When Judge Tuley was deeply engrossed
in an important land deal before him, says
the Chicago lnter-Ocesn. a man sat in the
back row apparently watching the Court
with much interest. The stranger was per-
haps so years of age. well dressed, had a
pair of flowing side-whiskerS, and was
somewhat gray. Upon adjournment Of
court the Judge retired to his chamber as
usual. and few minutes later there was a
rap. Upon opening the door the Judge was
confronted by the man who had been sit
ting in the rear.
This is Judge Tuley. I believe" began
the stranger.
Yes, sir"
Il understand your wife is interested In
charities. am a stranger In town and
thought | would call upon you for favor"
well, sir; what is it?''
Il wish you would give this to your wife, +"
said the man, pressing into the hands of the
old chancellor a roll Of bills
Whom can l say it came from" asked
the Judge.
THAT is immaterial," concluded the
stranger. and before the Judge could re-
cover from his surprise the donor had dis
appeared
The roll contained five 500 bills.::t
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MRS. G. F. sINGLETARY.

Mrs. Lucia Siugletary, wife of ex-County
Clerk of Santa Clara County Charles T.
SingletaTy. died in San Jose Monday even
ing after lingering and painful illness.
The deceased was a resident of San Jose
for twenty-one years, and was pioneer of
California, having made the trip across the
plains in early days from Ohio. her native
State.
The news of her death will be read with
profound sorrow by large number of the
people of Santa Clara County, by whom She
was known and most highly esteemed, SAYS
the San Jose Mercury She was lady of
culture and refinement with a kind DISPOSE
ton and attractive manners. She leaves
two children-James E. Singletary and Miss
Lois Singletary. Her funeral to-day will
be under the direction of the San Jose
Chapter. No. 81, Order OF Eastern Star of
which She was member.
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draught forward. as shown in the accompany
ing plans. The Herreshoffs have lately been
at work on a boat for Mr.. Rogers of New
York, intended to be successful rival to
the Gloriana.
The essential feature of the new craft is
a break" in the lead keel, which al the
bow has wooden insertion to form the
turn at the stem. This allows the lines
forward to be fuller than they could be
with the.same dimensions of the stem ex-
tended to the bottom of the lead. Another
thing which Increases naturally the rake"
of the stem is the fact That the water-line
length Of the new boat will come just under
the limit OF fOrty-siX feet, while the Gloriana
had nearly foot to spare. 1t follows that
with little more leewRy In the way of
length on tile water-line the stem can nave
more slant, and this helps the designer in
giving to the craft full Ii, es forward, to-
gether with the carrying out OF the fine
bullock lines. The lead keel is fully three
feet high at the highest point and weighs
nearly twenty-four tons.
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CBETU AIR Y .
PATRICK TuoMpsnN-

Patrick THOMPSON, a pioneer resident of
Santa Clara Valley, died at his home In
Santa Clara Monday evening, after AN i'll
ness Of two weeks. He was one of Santa
Clara's oldest and best known citizens He
was born in Ireland eiGhty-three years ago.
He arrived in this State in 1913. In the
following year he returned East across the
plains. In 1852 he again made his way to
This State. and for the third time crossed
the plains. He located in Santa Clara in
the latter part of September OF that year.
he raised family OF five children, four of
whom-T .Omas Thompson, Mrs. Joseph
Ialaro, Miss Matte Thompson and Joseph
IhompsOn-are numbered among our most
esteemed residents. John. the oId-s st of the
family, S one Of Noutana's prominent citi-
zens In 1868 the deceased was appointed
sexton OF the Catholic Cemetery of Santa
Clara by the faculty of the Santa Clara
College. He held the position until two
years ago, when he resigned A widow
also survives him. He WAS a member of
the Gentlemen's Sodality of the Catholic
Church. His funeral will tske place from
hi, late residence, thence 10 the Catholic
Church, where high mass will be said on
Wednesday morning at $50 o'clo k.
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NEBRAsKA,S OLDEST MAN.
He Served in the English Navy During
the Bonaperte Campaign.

He Served in the English Navy During
the Bonaparte Campaign.
Charles Morter ST.. who resides with the
family OF John Clements, is undoubtedly
the Oldest man in Burt County, Nebr., and
perhaps is not far from being the oldest
man in the State. Bis life would make a
romance of no little interest. He was born
the Omaha Bee, in April. 1896. When a
boy only years old he was appren-
ticed as sailor In the English Transport
Company service. He was in this service
nine years, during which time his ship was
engaged In furnishing supplies for the
armies which were opposing Napoleon
Bonaparte. Many are the stories he tells
Of the long chases, of desperate hand-to-
hand encounters to repel boarders, and OF
the terrible dangers the men were subjected
to in landing supplies. At the age Of 10 he
weighed 200 pounds and was as 1.-the and
supple as a cat. After quitting the sea he
learned the trade of silk weaving and be-
came one of the finest workmen in the city
in which he worked
He came to the United States in MAY,
1s49. He lived three years in Ohio went to
Wisconsin from Ohio, and some twenty odd
years ago moved to Burt County, this State.
He has always Leen accustomed to
hard physical labor abstemious in his
habits and an extensive reader. When
50 years OF age he was engaged
in digging bitches aud other equally
as hard labor. At that age he was able to
read the finest print without the aid of
glasses. de has never been sick i'll his life,
has always been hearty eater and man
of inexhaustible strength and endurance.
He has lived life which for length, for
health and for purity is the lot of few. He
has seen generations come aud 90. He has
seen empires fall to pieces and republics
spring up In their places. He has seen the
Unitet States grow from a few feeble colo
MES into the wealthest and mightiest nation
on the globe. He was married three times
and his descendants number full 100.
Within the last year his faculties are be-
ginning to fall and the strong physique
which for nearly ninety-six years has bat
tied with life is beginning to succumb to the
which has always been clear and bright, is
now like dying ember. slowly growing
DINNER, but occasionally flashing out some
of its former light. He will soon join those
companions of his youth whom he SO far
m at mad in tla If 10
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John LOUGHIIN- IN

Right Rev. John Loughlin. the first Bishop
city OF Brooklyn yesterday Bishop Lough-
lin was born in the County Down, Ireland.
in 1916. He emigrated to the United States
in early youth. settling In Albany, n. Y
He was educated at Mount St. Mary's Col
erSl years, and in 1912 was ordained priest
in the Roman Catholic Church. He was
assistant priest in st. Patrick's Cathedral,
New York City, in 1S41-44, at the latter
date became rector and on the formation of
the Diocese Of Brooklyn was consecrated
its first Bishop October 80. 1858 He iutra-
duced :he Sisters of ST. Joseph and the Sis
ters Of Mercy in 1855, established churches
throughout Long Island and in 1868 began
the erection of the Brooklyn Cathedral
He was a member OF two plenary councils
and held diocesan synod for the purpose
Of establishing the DEGREES CT the councils
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SHARP PRACTICE.
Sudden Departure From Chico Of Candy
Manufacturer

Sudden Departure From Chico Of Candy
Manufacturer.
CHICO, Dec. 90. = About twelve months
ago F. w. Willette located here and started
a candy factory. He WAS not very success
full. and borrowed several sums of money
from a barber named Barnes. the latter &C
cepting clear bill of sale of the store and
contents as guarantee of pay. Between
Saturday and Monday Willette skipped.
Barnes learning this, took m attorney
yesterday and went to the store, where he
found n boy in charge. The latter was
shown the bill of sale and asked to vacatA,
but refused, stating that he also had bill
of sale. On examination it was found some
of the stock and a large soda-fountain were
missing. Being threatened with arrest for
larceny the boy produced the soda-fountain.
Nillette left numerous creditors. The goods
are now being removed from the store by
the constable and the case Will come before
the court.
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HAD ANOTHER FIT.
Professor Tyndal Runs Foot-Race
Light Attire.

Professor Tyndall Runs a Foot-Race In
Light Attire.
Alexander J. McIver Tyndall, the mind
reader, was brought into the Receiving
Hospital at II 80 o'clock last night in his
nightshirt and another of those fits to which
professional perusers of intellects are sub
ject. He was put to bed, where he soon
dropped asleep without much suffering
The professor was first seen coming down
Pine street, from above Dupont. at a break
neck speed, with the tail of his night robe
streaming in the wind. In one hand he
carried an open mind, which he had evil
IDENTIFY been reading before setting out. On
reaching KearnY street he turned north and
sprinted along toward the Old City Hall,
with the mud squirting up from between his
bare toes.
At the corner of Commercial street Officer
Dunn tripped the flying professor, and he
landed on his back in puddle Of water He
was then tshed out ana carried into the
HOs titaI
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LEFT TOWN.

Mysterious Disappearance Of San Jose Clerk
Under Sensational Circumstances.
SAN JOSE, Dec. 29.-Fred Brubrocke, a
clerk in this city, mysteriously disappeared
yesterday under circumstances which are
reported to be of a sensational character.
Brubrocke had won the affections OF young
girl of this city and promised to marry her
the FIRST OF the year; lie has already wife
out. 1t is also reported that he has had
several escapadeS in the matrimonial line.
About three years ago ne married a chance
acquaintance in san Francisco, but III a
short time wearied Of his choice and left
the woman.
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IUG-OE-W AIR.

Six Teams Engaged in a Tournament at San
Berlardiuo.
SAN BERNARDINo, Dec. 29.-The tug-of-
war tournament commenced in this city
last night at the pavilion. Six teams were
entered The first teams to pull were the
Riverside and Highland teams. This was
won by the Highlands In three and one
quarter minutes. The second was between
the San Bernardno and Redland teams,
which was won by the Redlands in one hour
and fourteen minutes. The third and last
teams to pull were the Mound City and
Santa Fe teams, which was won by the
Mound City team in two hours and twenty
one minutes This latter was grand con-
test and great test of endurance, as the
knot never went more than two inches over
the center either way for over two hours.
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then the attacks have occurred at intervals
of three weeks, and on the advice of the
physician she is given some freshly killed
animal or fowl. When this was refused her
at one time she threw herself on her baby
brother and tried to bite hole in his neck
to suck his blood. On another occasion she
bit her own wrist until it bIed in an effort TO
get the blood. The doctors think the pecu-
liar trouble will pass away, but her parents
are of the opinion that the attacks are be-
coming more freQuent.-Fort Worth Gazette.
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j. L. DE LA ROSA.

J csc de la Rosa died on Monday night at
the residence Of Ii. L. Ramp, Ventura,
aged 103 years. He was born in Old Mexico
January 8. 17SS, and was educated for the
priesthood, but failed to enter upon the
office. In early life he became a printer
and was sent by President Santa Anna in
1884 to Monterey with printing outfit,
which was the first OF its kind brought to
this State. 1t was on this press that the
first public documents of tile then Territory
were printed. For many years prior to his
death he was resident of Ventura. He
was devout Catholic, and held the love
and esteem of ali who knew him. He was
probably the oldest printer in the world,
and as such is entitled to more than pass
Ing recognition by the craft.
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Louis Prang. the famous chromo-litho-
grapher,w was Prussian calico printer at the
age Of IS and was travelling through Europe
for Bohemian manufacturer to pick up in
formation when the revolution of 1913 broke
out. lie was sympathizer and was Obliged
TO flee to Switzerland and Lhen came to New
DIRK IN 1850. Immediately afterward he
settled in New England.
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WINGED her that the bliss was not always I'M
responsive, but that Mr.. Wiltbank frequent
ly kissed the original of the picture and
acted in other nnseemly WAYS. The parties
Chancellor Green heard testimony in the
case at his chambers in Camden. Mr.. Wilt
bank made no defense, and it is probable
that the wife's petition for divorce will be
granted: She charges desertion and IN
faithfnlness to his marriage yows.-Phila-
delphia Record
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Nj AKKIED.

LARKEY-HALE-In this city, December %, 1891
by the Rev. Robert Mackenzie. ID. Edward G.
Larkey OF Walnut creek, Cal, and Emma A. BALE
of San Francisco
LIGHTNER-HEINS-In this city, December 81
1891, by the Rev. j. q. Adams Bonus Lightner
Francisco.
SAMuELS-LEVIN-In this city. December 81
1891, Harry Sainuels and Rosa Levin.
Ben -WACKENREUUER-In this city De.
cember 20, 1891 uy the Rev p Casey Frederick
Behnke aud Rosa Mackenreuder
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CALIFORNIA TEACHERS.
Methods Discussed Before the State Institute
ar Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 29.-The State Teach
ers' Institute, in session in this city, has to-
day devoted itself studiously to carrying
out the programme of work originally ar
ranged. in the morning one department of
the convention, under Professor Bald win,
devoted itself to the discussion of written
examinations and promotions, the debate
being a short and able one between the ad-
yocates of the present system and thnse
who would modify it. The weight of the
argument appeared to be with the latter.
Another division, under Superintendent
Lucky, gave two hours TO the method. of
reaching science. The afternoon session