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The morning call., 1893-09-18
THE SNAKE BITE WAS FATAL,
And the Red-Nosed Man Went on to
Tell All About 1t.
New York SuI

IT'S all humbug, this talk about rattle
snakes being SO deadly pOisoni" said a
red-taced man in The smoking-car. i've
lived among 'em. They used to be SO
thick out where live that you had to be
mighty careful where you put your feet
down If you didn't want to hurt a rattIer
or two every time you stepped. My bed
was never more than big enough for me
and the easy conscience / always slept
with, but Eve woke up more times than
I've got fingers and toes and found that
two or three rattlesnakes had managed to
find room with US. They were plenty,
tell you, out where / live. But deadly !?
Pooh! Why. I've known scores and
scores OF people to be socked, and socked
deep. by rattlers. and never knew Of but
one Instance where rattler's bite was
fatal Never but once. out OF more cases
than there's pimples on a goose.
bill Bulger was the man that was bit
that time-a great, big, rOugh-scuff of a
logchOpper that didn't look as If a whole
den Of rattlers could raise as much as a
flea bite on him. But be went to teasing q
big buck rattlesnake that had come down
TO camp to look around one~day, and the
snake just threw his upper teeth against
Bill couple of times and every drop of
poison he had he emptied into BilPs wrist.
Holler? Great JeeswaX, how Bill did
holler! We grabbed him and hustled him
over TO the Pigs Ear shebang on t'other
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Miscellaneous.

Bick kerdyke Camp, Daughters Of Veteran S.,
gave an interesting chestnut social last Tues
day evening. They Will give their third annual
ball at UniOu-square Hall on the 21st.
L. A. o. D.-1he RECORDS state that Druidism
was noted fl ST in England in 1881; in America
In 1884; George Washington Grove was organ
ized in New York 10 1899; whar was termed
the grand board Of directors, exercising pow
ers similar 10 present Supreme Grove, was
formed Ia 1S43.
c. II. S.-Iu.THE CALL of September 8. under
the tile. They are not negotiabieU a legal de-
cision upon illegal assignment of certificates is
given, the Diih of which is that said eertif-
cafes eaunot be assigned for debts during the
lifetime OF the member, although all parties IN.
terested consent.
I. J.-ProyisiOns in a will cannot affect bene-
nclary certificate moneys. Orders are com
pelied TO pay 10 the parties named IN the c-r-
iihcates they issue by direction of their men,
beTs.
The castles of the Knights of tie Golden
Eagle are busy throughout the State.
The Young Ladies' Institute keeps at work
No celebrates its first anniversary on the
21st; No. Is organizing a sewing society; No.
mas an entertainment on the 24th; No. 4
reception on the 25th. The grand president
VIII visit Washington, Oregon and British
Columbia next mouth.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor made a
great success of their anniversary celebration
last wednesday eye3ing. An excursion party
OF members, among which are A " Grant. p.
&. P; {. {. O'Donnell. q. p. 4; Mrs. C. c. O'Don-
neil, Mrs. Kline and MRS. GUNNER 20 East to-
morrow. Palo Alto Lodge has social on the
26Ih.
Grand President Creamy and Grand Seere-
tary Lundstedt, y. s. g. w, have gone south
10 situte new parlors at San Pedro and Santa
Paula.
+. CavagDero, n. q. A OF the Druds with
NJ. l. SOrensOn and j. II. Knarston. visited San
Joaquin Grove OF Stockton last Friday evening
AcOrlan ana Waihalla groves of Sacramento
VIII be visited on the oath and 25th Per
severance Grove viii celebrate its tWenty-sixth
anniversary on October Il
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improved Order of Red Men.

Past Great Incohonee Adam Smith arrived at
Omaha on the 10Th much improved in health.
where he joined The California delegates who
were Loyalty entertained by the Redmen Of
Omaha. They left the following day for Des
Mones, Iowa, TO take part in the deliberations
Of the great council Of the United States.
Tonowanda Tribe No. 73 OF San jose was
visited last Thursday night by the great chiefs
and the drill team OF the Modoc Tribe Of San
Francisco, there being nearly sixty visiting
members. The purpose of the visit was 10 ex-
emplfy the Titualistic work Of the order to the
San Jose tribe The exempli1cattOn OF The
adoption was given by the M0doc drill team OF
San Francisco which now holds the first prize
for giving this WORK. Two new members Te-
eelVed the adoption degree.
Prior 10 the meeting OF Tonowanda Tribe a
special council met and conferred the Degree
OF Past Sachem on T. Franz Smith OF Tono-
wanda Tribe of San Jose and +. L. Jones OF
Modoc Tribe OF San Francisco
AT the conclusion of the ceremonies ban.
quet was given 10 the visitors.
TonoWauda Tribe has nearly seventy men,
bers and this number is being increased each
meeting
Costume, Tecumseh, WnDemneca, Pomona
chez, Seminole and White Eagle tribes all re-
port adoptions and good meetings.
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knights of Honor.

Friendship Lodge gave a house warming last
MONDAY evening in It's new lodgeroom in the
AlcaZar building. Delegations from several of
the lodges in This city and from Alameda
County were present. All the close Of the lodge
all adjourned TO the banquet hail. Among hose
present were: j. W. Rourke, ?. q. D.: C. W.
Decker, q. D.; P. L. Archibald, q. A D.: c.
II. Nj. Curry, q. r.; Deputies Hobart, Rau,
Inomas and Peltier. a number OF good
speeches were made, ana songs, recItatlOns
music and VeDtrlOquism were given by
Brothers HenrlcKsOn, Murry, WinterbotLOm,
Ross, Pierce aud DwyeT.
Anchor Lodge conferred the degree on a can
dldate and received TWO petitions for member
ship at its last session.
Polar Star Lodge VIII enjoy an address by a
prominent member on a specially interesting
subject next Friday evening.
"A pubic meeting Will be held at the AlcaZar
Oh the 29th al which an attractive programme
Will be rendered
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James N.NBlock treasurer. II was resolved to
request donation from all lodges equivalent
10 20 cents per member. said amount TO be for
warded on or before January l. 1894.
The Alameda County brethren are proposing
the erection OF suitable headquarters on the
Midwnter Fair grounds.
Grand Foreman Ward has been visiting
Dixon, Fort Jones, Etna Mills and Yreka. He
made call upon Bay View Lodge of South san
francisco last Friday evening. he will visit
Redding on The goth; Shasta, 2lst; Weaver
Vile, 22d; COfaX, 2SlB, Auburn. 29Ih.
Supreme Recorder Sackett's official report for
July shows the membership. August 1, 1893,
1923, 147 d gain of Sl2 for july. Paid TO bene-
hclares same mouth S5S1, 1877 75, of which
So 600 was distributed TO widowed families In
California.
Excelsior Lodge No. 126 celebrated its four
teenth anniversary last Thursday evening.
James Booth. q. NJ. W.. ana other officials were
present. a good programme concluded with d
social dance.
Temple Lodge No. IL had visit last Monday
evening from hfLy Of its Oakland brethren
After Initiating two candidates a banquet was
enjoyed by all. No. IL has considerable work
ahead.
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Young Mems Institute.

The board OF grand directors elected by the
ninth grand council met and organized last
Wednesday evening by the election Of Rev.
c. L. ONeill as chairman. The following COM
miItees were appointed: Legal-Difeetors
kierce, Bowden, Norton; correspondence
McInnis, Gormby, Kierce; hnance-Norton,
Dr.. Morris, B0ehmer, Driscoll OBrien; sup
plles-henny, Gornby, DrscOll, hIerce. Nor
us; eonstitutiOnaI-hlerce, Morris, Morton.
The hrSI lnstalimeuI of the per capt tax was
Levied as OF dale September Is in the sum OF
80 cents.
The amendments recently adopted by the
grand council were ordered printed for dIstrib-
utiou To Sub0idInates. Five hundred copies of
the proceedings were also ordered printed.
The board OF presidents VIII meet this even
ing.
The board OF management viii transfer the
charge OF ali properties and books in The read
ng-IoOm 10 the board Of presidents of The local
councils.
JOS a. McAuliffe, a member of No. 129, was
present at the last meeting of the council after
an absence of TWO years IN Europe.
Loyoa Council No. 1872 will hold a smoking
bee this evening. Several OF the grand direct
ors Will b. in attendance.
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l. O. O. E.

Grand Master Thompson was at Alta Lodge
last Monday evening and addressed a large as
semblage OF the brethren.
A grand fraternaI mass-meeting is being ar
ranged for IN the interests of the bureau for
unemployed brethren. The present bureau is
doing well, having obtained permanent situa-
tions for quite number, but applications for
work are many.
The Grand Encampment will meet next
month.
Unity No. 131 is having well attended meet
ings. The lecture by j n. J. Lynes was highly
commended. Robert Dross viii entertain the
lodge October 3.
Deputy Keton is arranging for a district
meeting with 0pbir Lodge.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge commences lis
annual session in Milwaukee. Wis to-day.
BY invitation of Bay City Lodge No. Il Of
this city, be Veteran ODD Fellows viii visit
that subordinate on the evening of October O.
The harton trophy was captured by Enter
prise Lodge OF Oakland. The exemplifeation
OF the Work by each Of the competing lodges
was excellent, but that of Enterprise was su-
peTb.
John F. Pinkham, P. g.. delivered an inter
estlng lecture on The ArgOnauts OF Calfor-
MIA" before Columbia Lodge OF Alameda last
Thursday evening
The morning call., 1893-09-18
HOW STATESMEN DRESS.
Southerners Swelter in Heavy Black
Suits-Northeners More Sensible.
ashlngtQn SLaI

II they are not all quite comfortable it is
the fault of their not knowing how to
dress. You may fancy the Southerner ap-
pearing in a suit of thin brown linen or
white duck, with a shirt loose at the neck
aud soft in the bosom, and wearing a
brOad-brimmed straw or Panama hat.
This is but picture of the imagination.
The average Southern statesman wears
during the season of the sun dark clothes
of thick wooden material, the vest buttoned
close, and long skirt TO his coat Fully
three-fourths OF the men seen on the floor
of the House and Senate are dressed in
black, and most of them in rather heavy
materials. The most seasonably dressed
men are from the North. The suits of
Kentucky jeans or tow linen are worn by
men from Maine. New York or Ohio. or
the shores of Michigan. There is not
more than one Southern man in Congress
who wears linen suit Or clothing of such
thin material.
1t was for Tom Reed. from the cool State
of Maine, To set the example in thin CLOTH
ing. While he was Speaker of the House
LIE set the example of wearing negligee
shirt and sash. and now he wears tow
linen suit through which sand might be
sifted-coat, vest and trousers, which wave
about his bulky form like breeze.
DIR. Everett. who appealed to the silver
men not 10 deposit" him in cavity" by
asking questions when he was making his
speech, has developed himself in yellow
negllgee shirt adorned with the ugliest
checked tie. save one, that mortal ever
looked upon, heavy black trousers and
thin black coat.
The only less-becOming makeup in the
House and the only uglier tie auOrD the
rugged figure Of the gentleman from Kan
sas, Mr.. Simpson. He wears yellow silk
negligee shirt with puffed front with a tie
with the colors of Joseph's coat badly
blended in checks, and his only other visi-
BILE garments are a pair of black trousers
aud thin black coat. Sayers and Doekery,
the two waichdoss of the treasury, now on
duty, have abandoned their vests, but stick
TO their heavy black clotbing-or perhaps
their clothing sticks TO them.
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DEATH IS RARELY PAINFUL.
Sensations of Approaching Dissolu-
ton Are Little Known.
Kate Fields Washington.

Descriptions Of the sensations of those
who thought they were about to die, but
who passed into a more or less profound
state Of uncOn sciousness and afterward
recovered, though intense and realistic
cannot be accepted as authentic portTayals
of the sensations of the dying, since these
persons did not die. The temporary sus-
pension of all the physical signs of life, as
in a trance or lethargy, may so exactly
simulate death that all may agree that the
person is dead. while vet that indefinable
something which holds the soul to the body
remains and is capable of reinstating the
common phenomena of life.
We have no reason to assume that the
sensations experienced in passing into
this state of uncon sciousness resent BILE
the sen nsations Of those who have actually
felt the earthly house of this tabernacle
dissolved. Inconsistencies is not death.
1t only objectively resembles it. Physi-
clans at the bedside of the dying, while
holding the Pickering. weakening pulse
beneath the finger, eagerly watch for
some word or sign expressive of the SEN
sations OF approaching dissolution. Moth
ing, however, of value ever comes to us.
Indeed many a life goes out leaving be-
hind clear indications that there is no
appreciation whatever of the great over
shadoWing change that is upon 1t, even
though the mind remains clear and active
10 the last.
A mother hearing me whisper at her
bedside. ''She is dying" opened her eyes
and replied, "Pll be better IN a minute" F"
though when the minute had elapsed she
had given her last sigh-her last heart
thrnb. A little girl clngiBg to her fathers
hand one sunny morning said, Papa.
light the lamp, it is getting so dark" and
| Immediately expired. A young man
asked, "Why do you all cry? L shall get
well soon." and fell back on his pillow,
dead. These expressions show clearly
that the putting on of immortality was un-
| accompanied by sensations indicative of
the change.
In the great majority OF cases death is
preceded by a period of consciousness,
more or less profound and of greater or
less duration. In this state the vital spark
goes out painlessly and without any eYi-
| dence of the mind being illumined for a
single instant by returning consciousness
Death beds are rarely painful.
The morning call., 1893-09-18
Work of the Week at
Mare Island.
THE DOCKING OF THE THETIS
Timber for the MonadnoCk - No
Orders Regarding the Hartford.
Personal Topics.
Correspondence OF THE MORNING CALL

VALLEJO. Sept. 1.-THE survey steam
er Thetis was taken into the stone dry
dock Friday afternoon, and will be painted
before leaving the first of the coming
week. She will then leave for the lower
coast on survey duty. The taking in and
docking of the Th etis is a sufficient refuta-
tion of the statement that the dock was
useless. The Tbetis came out of the dock
Saturday afternoon. Another attempt
will be made to put the new gasket in the
caisson without the necessity of towing
the same to the city for dockage. To pre-
vent accidents a duplicate caisson should
be built. The matter has often been Sug-
gested, but as the cost of a new one is in
the neighborhood of $500 it has not
been deemed of sufficient importance by
Congress to appropriate the money for the
same.
a lot of timber for the MOnadnock ar
rived from the city few days ago and
will be used on tile monitor as rapidly as
possible. A force OF men are at work on
the sea wall near the magazines.
Commander Henry Glass, L. 5. n, IL is
said passed a very creditable examination
for promotion 10 the grade of captain the
first of last week.
1t seems 10 be a pretty we'll conceded
fact that Captain George w. Coffin. u. S.
n. will be assigned to the ship Olympia
now at San Francisco.
Much regret was expressed over the
death of Captain Byron Wilson, u. 5. n,
on the retired list, who died at Philadel-
pbia on the 6.h inst. Captain Wilson COM
manded the receiving-ship Independence
for some time and was captain of the navy
yard, Mare Island. from May 9, 1887, to
August 10 OF the same year. His bur ial
fnnL nlapa n MaFsnn (6hiO ~ hare ha ban
made his home since his retirement
Passed Surgeon General John NJ.
Browne. .. s. N, and Mrs Browne will
leave fOr Washington Monday afternoon.
They have spent very pleasant time
since their arrival on the coast a few
weeks since.
Aa enjoyable hop was given in the sail
loft Wednesday evening last under the
auspices of the officers of the Thetis.
No orders have as yet been received at
The navY-yard ordering work TO be COM
menced on the Hartford. nor is it even
known. except through Eastern newspa-
per talk, that work is to be done on her.
OF course, 1t is the sincere wish OF ali that
such may be the case; if not work OF
various kinds will be slack during the
winter months.
While it is not known for certain, yet it
is surmised that the Philadelphia has by
this time arrived at Honolulu. If so, it
will not be long before the Boston is again
alongside the wharf.
Soon three or four ships will be in, then
the island will present more of an AMI
mated appearance along the water front
than at present.
Pay Inspector Edward Bellows, u. S. N,
reported for duty Monday last in charge
of the navy pay-office a San Francisco.
Proposals are out for large at of stores
Of various kinds, to be opened Septem-
ber %
The board on wages for the coming quar-
ter visited San francisco last week and
went among the various shops and trades
to gain information regarding wages that
are being paid.
The morning call., 1893-09-18
Good TRmpIars.

Last week was lively one in Good Templar
circles; all the lodges were well attended.
"Visitors' Nghr' at International Lodge
proved grand success. over seventy-five mem
bers being present, including visitors from sew
eral parts Of the State.
The district executive committee met last
Monday night and discussed various plans for
adjournment they paid an official visit TO Inter
national Lodge.
SrIng Valley and Evening Star lodges visited
Mannheim Lodge last Wednesday evening, and
an interesting programme was rendered. Sias
A. White, Z. ID. T., made an interesting ad-
dress.
The Good Templars OF San Rafael will visit
Visit Evening Star Lodge next Thursday even
ing.
Western Star band gave an entertainment on
Thursday evening; the programme was excel
lent and the affair financial success.
Headlight Band initiated four candidates last
meeting.
The morning call., 1893-09-18
Masonic.

The Victoria Freemason says that ''the letter
g within square and compass, which in many
American and English lodges is regareed as
species Of Masonic talsman, is not held as
such in Continental Europe, where its place is
correctly assumed by the blazing star"
2. M.-The Masonic Home OF California Is to
be located al Decoto, Alameda County. twenty
seven miles from san Francisco. The land
comprises 26S acres we'll situated, about ten
minutes walk from the railway station ::
springs furnish an unlimited supply of water.
Work is now progressing on the grounds. Last
week the trustees accepted the plans of Archi-
bic of accommodating 20 widows aud loo
orphans, Applicants must be children or
widows Of MasOns.
Honolulu is building a Masonic temple of
lava rock,
The morning call., 1893-09-18
A Phosphorescent Tree.
Philadelphia Record.

A large willow tree on the bank of Tan
Run. In Frankford, fell over yesterday and
developed into a natural curiosity. The
inside of the tree, which has been dead for
several years, was found to be mass of
phosphorescent light, known as foxfire.
AS darkness came on last night and the
curious phenomenon was discovered hun
dreds of people gathered and as many as
could get around the old trunk went to
work with hatchets and knives to secure
specimens. Soon the ground around was
strewn with small chips. which glittered
like so many little stars.
The morning call., 1893-09-18

side of the camp and began 70 deeant rum
into him, and it WASN'T long before Bill
looked as if he was glad he was bit
Everybody said he'd die. though. sure pop,
because that buck rattler must have uD-
loaded in Bill close on 10 three fingers of
the best poison he had. Consequently
folks were surprised more than YOU can
think when they got around next morning
and found Bill on deck as clipper AS a red
squirrel and sonnd as white oak knot"
"What?" exclaimed the man in the next
seat II thought you said that bite was
fatal?"
III was. sir" replied the red-fsced man.
Bill got blind, crazy drunk IN the strength
OF that snake bite and killed the bar
tender"
The morning call., 1893-09-18
A. O. IL w

D. Mcleod, p. M. w, who was buried last
Tuesday, was the first master workman of
Valley Lodge, and initiated several hundred
members.
The mass-meeting called for the purpose of
discussing measures for the proper reception
OF the Supreme Lodge next June was attended
by some two hundred representatives from the
lodges of the State. James Booth, q. NJ. W.,
called it to order. Mrs. Stewart, G. c. OF ii. of
the degree of honor. was alse present, and del
egates from the lodges OF said degree. An
executive committee was formed with w. h.
JpLdan chairman, D. s. HlrshDsry Secretary
The morning call., 1893-09-18
KNIGHTS of Pvthias.

John Huber, State organizer OF the Endow
ment rank, willEinstitute a new section among
the members Of Amazon Lodge No. 191 next
Monday evening; also In the near future sec
Rafael.
The lodges OF this city are forming labor
bureau for unemployed members.
The divisions of this city Will move TO more
suitable quarters next month.
The morning call., 1893-09-18
The Tramp,s RenIv.

"My good man." inquired the tender
hearted old lady, "are you in trouble 3?
Why do you stand there wringing your
hands?"
"'Cause." replied the tramp, 81 Jest
washed 'em."-New York Sun.
The morning call., 1893-09-18
omciaI Assessment Table.

LOmeial assessment notices OF any legitimate
fraJernal society wifi be published free Of cost
10 above tabl-. send them, with any other mat
ters Of importance, by Friday addressed Fra
IeTnal Society Editor MORNING CALL, San
ETanciscOl
The morning call., 1893-09-18
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.
260. F. and A. NJ; hall cor. of Geary IA
ana aHp Stelner sts Third degree THIS Xxx
a,dsr ~ ~, ~, sept: I9. at $50 O'Clock By
Order OF the master. III l. P. PECK, Sec.
" San Francisco Chapter No. n
~ ], Royal Arch Masons. meets THIS "a
EVENING. Business and NJ. M. d gree. XXX
Al companions IN good standing are tn-/ "
vited III II. 6. PRINCE. Secretary.
" Occidental Lodge No. 22. f. a
EVENING at 1850 O'clock. Visitors wei Xxx
H. A. JONES, Secretary.
~ Alta Lodge No. 2O5. 1. o. .>SSyg4lzs>
- o. y: r.; meets in Remembrance SS2S5s>SE
seventh and Market SITS, MONDAY >zH5IN~
EVENING, September l8 Officers and members
are requested TO attend I4itiatiOR. WI.
F. B. VOORHEES, Rec. Sec SELF 2t
E Tickets for the 1aIeas ~I0
fom kippur serv- III |
Pm. sells 2t
-. The San Franci.co Prohibition
- League VIII hold a meeting THIS EVEN
and Market SIS. DIR. GEO. R. MOORE. president
OF the Pacific Mutual Life Insur nee Co, Will de-
liver an address an the Glee Club will sing. The
puollc are cordially Invited.
- Officers ana Members of the
81 81 Spanish Mutual Benevolent Society
quested 10 attend on the evening Of september a.
1888. at 1880 O'Clock, at $40 Post ST.. TO adopt
amendments TO our bylaws. BY order OF the pres
ldenG LaulS % sel6 81 NJ. ARJO, Rec. sec.
- Annual Meeting-The q, eguI+r An
nual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Beue Isle Mining Company will be held at the
once OF the company, No $40 Pine street. rooms
10 Ano II. san Francisco California, on THURS
DAY. the 18th day of September, 1898 at the
no ur OF O'Clock NJ, for the purpose OF electing
Board OF Directors TO serve for the ensuing
year, aud the transaction OF such other business
as may come before the meeting. Transfer books
VIII close on Saturday, September %. 1898. at =
O'Clock 81. j. w PEW Seeretarv
Ofce-No. 80 Pine street, rooms 10 and IL
san francisco. California sel3 I'd
- Annual Meeting-The Regular 4 n
1F~S nual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Mono Gold Mining Company will be held at the
ofhce OF the company room 90. Nevada block.
y o. 500 MONTGOMERY St, san Francisco Caifor-
mia, on THURSDAY. the 2lst day of September.
1888 at the hour of O'Clock p. M, for the pur-
pose OF electing Board OF Directors to serve for
the ensuing year. and the trans cton OF such other
business as may come before the meeting Trans
fer-oooks will close on MONDAY, September Is,
at O'Clock p N. VI. L WILLIS. Secretary.
Ofhce-ROOm 62 Nevada block. No. 3O7 Mont
gomery st, San Francisco California. sec I'd
FF5s To Fraternal and Other Societies
~ Handsome " furnished halls TO let ia Shieis-
building 30 O'FarreI St., At reasonable rates
Apply TO the Isnitor. igs 6m