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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
Military Instruction in the
Public Schools.
VIEWS OF THE DIRECTORS.
They Believe the Proposed Plan 1
Practicable.
COLONEL A. D. CUTLER is All WORK.
He Will Confer With the School Board
Relative to Modifying the
Course Of Study.

The publication by THE CALL of the facts
in connection with the movement inau-
gurated by the Grand Army to make mill
tary instruction a part of the course of
study in the public schools was generally
commented upon yesterday. The fact
that the project is of national character,
which is being widely discussed and acted
upon throughout the country, inspired
many with confidence in its feasibility and
ultimate success.
The plan in brief is to give every pupil a
military training. 1t is intended to devote
twenty minutes daily in each school in
drilling the pupils and teaching them the
ordinary military tactics as employed in
the regular army. Instructors, to be taken
from Grand Army posts wherever they
may be located, will be furnished free of
charge to the school in which military in
struction is to be given. Colonel A. D..
Cutler has been appointed chief aid by
Commander-in-chief Lawler of the Grand
Army, to take charge of the movement on
the Pacific Coast.
Henry L. Dodge, president of the Board
OF Education, was seen yesterday and
asked to give his views upon the matter.
81 am heartily in favor of the plan"
said he, with enthusiasm. 81 think a
military training for boys is an excellent
thing. 1t gives them ambition and in
cnlcates patriotism in their nature. 1t
will prove healthful diversion for the
boys, and they cannot fail to be benefited
by it. There are many things taught in
the schools to-day which can be more
easily dispensed with than instruction in
military tactics. | shall do all in my
power to aid Colonel Cutler in pushing
the project through"
School Superintendent Moulder also ex-
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Miley did likewise from Point Bonita,
while Lieutenant Winston had charge OF
the signaling corps at Fort Point over
looking the entrance to Golden Gate.
General Graham, commander of the post,
and the Misses Graham, Colonel Mendell
of the engineering department, who built
the batteries, were present, together with a
large corps of officers and men. After the
firing of the first gun the general and
Colonel Mendell retired to the parapet and
studied the course of the projecti1es and
timed each shot. Colonel Smedberg, Colo
nell Miles, Colonel Babbitt, DR.. Girard,
Captain Reilly, Captain Thorp, Major Nc
Crae, Lieutenarits Hawn, Carson and Sum-
neral were also present.
Miss Harriet Graham, daughter of Gen
eral Graham, with Lieutenant Summerall
at her side, stood On the high bank of the
battery-pit, and at the command, Fire"
she quickly pressed down the handles Of
the electric dynamo and sent the current
on its mission to make the massive gun
speak. There was a sudden puff of smoke,
a laundering noise, and the destructive
shell shot through space at q speed OF a
mile in about eight seconds. The expert
ment was repeated four times, and the
spectators watched the manipulation of
the guns with keenest interest
The mortars weigh about 1850 pounds
each. With all the guns mounted in the
batteries, the pneumatic guns ready for
action and the disappearing carriages infe-
rior to none, together with the develop
ment of other implements of war, the har-
Dor and bay of San Francisco would
have defense equipments equal to any in
the world.
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pressed himself heartily in favor of the
idea. He said that his observations had
convinced him that the boy who has a
martial spirit and who loved the militia
would never prove traitor to his country.
Military instruction." remarked he,
"gives the youth dignifed appearance,
and he becomes more manly. Aside from
the thought of patriotism which associates
itself with the present plan, there is the
certainty that the physical condition of
the pupils will improve. 1t is great
thing to give the youthful mind some di-
version in study, and this military instruc-
ton is just the thing. AS far as the pres
ent course of study in the schools is con-
cerned, the day is completely taken up in
going through it. If the School Directors
should decide to take up the matter of
military instruction the course of study
could be modified so as to permit twenty
minutes of each day to be devoted to the
purpose. | shall do what [ can to aid
Colonel Cutler in his great work"
School Director Clinton regarded the
plan as being not only practical, but he de-
sired to see it carried through.
"It is patriotic measure" said he, "and
as such / shall indorse it. l do not be-
lieye in standing army in this country,
and it is seif-evident that if all our young
men had military training we would
have no use for standing army at all. I
have not given the matter much thought
as yet. but on the face of it l am compelled
to regard it with favor
Joseph O'Connor principal of the Horace
Mann Grammar school, is an enthusiast
upon the subject of military training for
boys. AS result, his School has a COM
pany of cadets whose maneuvers are ex-
ceedingly skillful, and which would reflect
credit upon older organizations of the
kind.
ga good military training is what every
boy imperatively needs" he remarked,
at educates the body and hence improves
the mind. Pupils who receive instructions
in military tactics are invariably model
pupils. 1t seems to inspire them with
noble ambition to excel. 1t stimulates
their pride and renders them neat and pre-
else. 1t is what everybody needs, in order
to become \ really good citizen, because it
inspires in their hearts deep love for their
country's flag. | would like to see military
instruction become part of the course of
study in every school in the land"
Colonel Cutler expects to receive his COM
mission in a few days and then will begin
operations without delay. 1t is his pur-
pose to confer with the School Directors
relative to the project, and secure the pas
sage of resolution introducing military
instruction in the course of study in the
schools. This accomplished he will select
the required instructors and then begin
operations in some other city of California.
He is confident that when the movement
is once fully under way it will be taken up
by every school district on the Pacific
Coast
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Signaling to the Corps on the Outer
Parapet Overlooking the Ocean
From the Mortar Battery.
[Sketched By "CaU" drtist.1

mortary. They are intended for the de-
struction of warships threatening our
coasts, and are grouped in sunken batteries,
with four guns in each battery, and five
projectiles. They are intended to pierce
the deck of a ship within a range of SIX
miles.
The shells carry about 100 pounds of
high explosive, and, in striking, death and
charge. The big guns behaved splendidly,
and the carriages were satisfactory.
These guns are the latest thing in
destruction are scattered in every direction;
Three other batteries will be constructed
in the immediate future. The guns may
be fired separately or in volley.
The batteries are sunk in deep pit,
with stone and cement foundations and
walls. In ascertaining the results of the
shooting observers were stationed at Point
Bonita and Point Lobos and made hello
graphic signals to the observer on the para
pet at Fort Point. He in turn slgnaled the
commanding officer who directed the aim
ing of the mortars at the battery and gave
the commands to fire. In this way the po-
sition of the enemy is determined and the
distance is calculated by the velocity and
pressure of the powder.
In the practice yesterday the velocity of
the powder was 1920 feet and the pressure
$1,000 pounds. The range was FIVE and a
hall miles out at sea, ana eacn snot struck
within 100 yards square, causing the water
to shoot upward like the spouting of some
great monster of the ocean depth.
The projectiles could be distinctly seen
as they were shot from the gun upward
until lost in the distance. In few Sec
onds the splash in the ocean would tell
where the shell had struck. The average
time of each shot was A As seconds. The
shells were so wildly seen as they shot up
oh 4 -
messages of destruction to the fishes.
Lieutenant Lassik conducted operations
at the battery yesterday for the ordnance
department in whose charge the guns will
remain until they are turned over to the
post. Lieutenant Coffin made the observa-
tons from Point Lobos and Lieutenant
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Son of the Golden West), his charming
wife and the members of his staff, as well
as Mayor Sutro and all the city officials, to
be present and add to the enjoyment of the
occasion by their presence.
The matter has been discussed within the
parlor for some time and arrangements
made for making the evening as enjoyable
as possible.
AS a special mark of honor for the Gov
ernor and his wife beautifully engraved
invitation was prepared for them. 1t is on
an oblong plate of solid silver with one
corner turned down, and in the text the
compliments of Stanford Parlor are ten
dered to his Excellency and his wife. On
the turned-down corner is the seal of the
parlor. Altogether the invitation is fine
piece of work, and one that will undoubt-
edly be highly appreciated by the GOV
ernOr. The committee on invitation OF the
Governor consists OF ]. n. Strehl, +. l..
Head and d. c.. Martin.
The arrangements for the affair have not
all been completed as yet. Full dress will
be the order of the evening, and when the
various committees get down to work it is
safe to say that the programme will be one
of exceptional excellence. In addition to
the Governor and the municipal officers
being invited the members of the parlor
have sent out invitations to their friends,
so that the capacious hall in the Odd Eel
lows building will undoubtedly be well
filed on the festive occasion.
Stanford is one of the prominent parlors
of the order and has a membership of 243.
In all the public events in which the order
has participated Stanford Parlor has taken
a prominent part. and when it comes to its
anniversary ball the members will see to it
that every detail is carefully looked after.
The committee which will have general
Henry S. Martin chairman, P. j. Swee-
ney, D. L. Head, J. J. McCarty, Samuel
Shaen, D. G. Martin, A. c. Trautvetter,
w. F. Sharp, J. H. Strehl, w. H. Sieberst,
R. R. Martin, T. ]. Hillebrand, ]. G. Cox,
w. R. Bryant, E. ]. Angelo, G. D. Phillips,
J. F. Groom, w. D. DAILY, D. a. Curtin,
Frank Van Deventer, H. Houseworth, 7. H.
Stice, W. H. Torpey, F. H. Jung. c. C..
Pernau, V. H. Lucke.
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RECEPTION ON THE SOUND.
Steadiness Of Big Betsy" Under
Heavy Firing.
TESTING HER SEhGOIEG QUALITIES.
Force Of the BillOws Breaking on the
Deck Broken by the Mighty
Mass Of Steel.

The coast defense vessel Monterey, Cap
tain Louis Kempff, U. S. N, came into
port yesterday morning, five days from
Puget Sound. During her stay of several
months in northern waters she visited the
British ports and was honored by datter-
ing notices in the Victoria journals.
In the great gun drills the steadiness of
the ship was noticed, and even when "Big
Betsy and her mate" were fired stimuli
taneously, causing a sensation on the
neighboring shore like that produced by
an earthquake, not perceptible jar was
felt by those on board. Her firm and ad-
mirable construction, added to the great
submergence of the hull, makes her solid
as the hills.
The Monterey's sea-going qualities,
though already known, were further tested
during the recent tempestuous weather in
the north. She passed in and out of port
at WILL crossing the wave-washed bars
when other vessels were imprisoned in har-
Dor. In the words of Sound newspaper,
'She would drive through the breaker,
shake the water from her back and pass on
through without any apparent rise or fall
of her body. Billow after billow would
pitch upon her deck and over the turret,
but their force was broken against the
mighty mass of steel and the power of the
ocean was for once set at naught."
Coming in harbor yesterday morning
she passed close to Black Point and made
her way up the bay viewed by hundreds of
people who gathered to see that ever-inter-
esting spectacle to the San Franciscan-the
majestic Monterey.
She goes to the hayward for some
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
BEDLAM In THE TEMPLE.
The Meeting Called a Gathering Of
Anarchists.
WORK FOR THE RELIEF COMMITTEE.
TWenty.FOur Business Hen Will Discuss
Plans to Provide for Those Who
Are in Distress.

Discord reigned supreme for five minutes
in the Temple on Turk street yesterday
afternoon when Con White, the ex-lieu-
ored to address the meeting of the unem-
ployed.
Every man in the building was on his
feet shouting at the top of his voice, while
the chairman's gavel made dents in the
table in vain effort to preserve order.
Since February the representatives of
the unemployed have held their meetings
in the gallery of the Temple every after
noon from until 5. Yesterday the usual
crowd assembled at the appointed hour
and listened to a lengthy speech by A.
Moroff, who practically turned his remarks
into a sermon, though until the latter part
of his address it was supposed he was
speaking from an anarchistic point of view.
Among other things he said: "Here am
|, a strong man unable to secure work.
Am I not justified in demanding it and en-
forcing my demand? As an individual,
from a materaliStic standpoint, would be
justified in going into the streets and stop
ping the first man whom | met saying
Your money or your life | do not care
if the whole San Francisco police were
listening to me and watching me | would
say it and carry it OUT"
Con White secured the floor and started
in to tell his audience the work which the
laborers of the country had accomplished,
and something regarding his own life,
when he was interrupted on a point OF
order.
THAT man is no good; he is one OF
Kelley's lieutenants, who left the Indus
trial Army to starve. He has no right to
speak here"
"Your point is not well taken" yelled
the chair
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
Lilly Merritt's Abduction.

The charge of abduction against Alice
Andrews for having enticed Lilly Merritt
from her home for immoral purposes was
before Judge Wallace yesterday. Lilly
Merritt was one of the girls who were
the impression that they were to go on the
stage. They. were put in an immoral
house instead, and then the Andrews
woman brought them to this city. The
testimony given by Belle Griffin, the other
girl abducted, before the police court was
read to the jury, the girl herself being alb
sent.
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needed repairs in the engineers depart
ment, which being completed she will be
held in readiness to sail for the coast of
Central America should the belligerency of
Mexico or Guatemala call for her gentle,
tranquillizing presence.
A number of changes will take place
among the personnel of officers, notably in
the case of Captain Kempff, who will be
relieved by Captain Higginson, now sta
toned at the navy-yard
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
SUING FOR MAINTENANCE.
Parents Have to Sue Their Sons for
Means of Support.

Etienne Esperance and Jeanne Esper-
ance, his wife, have brought suit against
their five sons for maintenance. Esper-
ance and his wife allege that they are 70
and go years old respectively, and that
they are unable to support themselves,
and further that their sons are all young
and strong, and all are employed at re-
munerative wages.
The plaintiffs were living in France I'M
til a short time ago, when persuaded by
the promise of their sons that they would
subscribe $40 month for the support of
their parents the two old folks came to
San Francisco. The plaintiffs believe that
$50 month will enable them to live COM
fortably, and they want judgment from
each son, the money to be paid on the first
of every month. The sons Jean and jean
Pierre have agreed to allow judgment to
be taken against them for their pro rata,
but the other three sons win not agree to
any such proposition.
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Creditnrs, Sale of SHOES.

On account of the failure of Redlick Bros,
1908 Market street, their entire stock of shoes
is now in the hands of their creditors, and
must be closed out by April 1, or sooner, to
wind up the business. By order of the credi-
tors the stock is now offered at retail for short
time only, at actual factory cost price, on all
regular lines. All broken lines and odds and
ends at half-priee and less. The store viii be
open daily until P. M; Saturdays until IL
P. M Messrs Redlick Bros, the former pro-
prietors, have been employed by the creditors
to serve the customers.
CABINET and Paris panel frames; largest as
sortment and lowest prices. Sanborn, Vail d Coz
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
FREMONT SMITH TO HANG.
The Supreme Court Destroys His Las
Hope.

Ids
Hope.
The case against Fremont Smith, who
was sentenced to death by the Colusa
County Superior Court, has been decided
by the Supreme Court, and Smith must
hang.
Smith lived with two other men, who
were known by the names of Dolph and
Charlie Both men were found Brutality
murdered one day, and Smith at the same
time unaccountably disappeared. He was
finally caught in an adjoining county, and
dence submitted was circumstantial in
character, he was convicted and sentenced
to death.
The case was brought to the Supreme
Court upon a motion for new trial, and it
has been decided the denial of that motion
by the Superior Court was correct.
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COURT FUNDS.
His Expulsion Ordered by the Grand
Council.
LOCAL FORESTERS ARE INDIGNANT.
The Members Of Court Enterprise, Which
He Nearly Bankrupted, Demand
His Arrest.

There is trouble brewing for John G..
Chase, an ex-chief ranger of Court Enter
prise, Ancient Order of Foresters. Chase
has been openly charged with fraud and
embezzlement by the members of that
court, and disposition has manifested it
self to cause his early arrest.
Chase has been connected with the For
esters for several years. That he took a
lively interest in the affairs of the order
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
Satisfactory Experiment With
Coast MOrtarS.
DEFENSES OF GOLDEN GATE.
ProjeetiIes Fired Five and a Hall
Miles to Sea.
THE SUNKEN BATTERIES BELOW.
Santa Cruz Powder Of Sufficient Power
for the New GunS-A Good
Showing.

There was great booming of cannon at
Fort Point yesterday afternoon. Five
shots were fired from the new 12-inch
breach-loading sea-coast mortar guns to
test the velocity of the Santa Cruz powder.
The results were eminently pleasing to the
army men having the experiment in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
ATTEMPT AT ARSON.
Warrants Sworn Out for the Arrest o
Two Men.

"dIIdhts sworn OuU LOT Inc ATTEST OF
Two Men.
Jon Gomez, keeper of lodging house at
81 Drumm street, swore out warrants in
Judge Joachimsens court yesterday for
the arrest of Claremundo do Razo and
Juzino Foneca on the charge of attempt to
commit arson.
Gomez said that for some time some
OF his acquaintance had been making
threats against him and among them were
Do Razo and Foneca. About 1 O'Clock
Wednesday morning these two men were
seen leaving bedroom in the lodging
house hurriedly and running into the
street a smell of fire was detected imme-
diately afterward coming from the bed
room and on entering the apartment the
bedclothes were blazing. A few buckets of
water soon extinguished the flames.
The two men were arrested last night
and booked at the City Prison.
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BUDD WILL BIZ THERE.
Stanford ParlOr, Ms. G. w.,
viii Celebrate
IT'S NINTH ANNIVERSARY.
i Solid Silver Invitation Sent to the
Governor.
CITY OFFICIALS ALSO INVITED.
Arrangements Made to Make the Affair
q Success in Every Way-COm.
mitteeS at Work.
ITS NINTH ANNIVERSARY.
CITY OFFICIALS ALSO INVITED.

On the evening of the 21st of this month
the members of Stanford Parlor No. 76, n.
S. G. W., intend to celebrate the ninth an
niversary of the organization of their par
lor. 1t has been their custom each year to
do this, and their events have always been
attended with marked success.
1t is proposed, however, to make this
occasion one of special interest by inviting
Governor James II. Budd (himself Native
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
Christian Endeayor Reunion.

The convention of the Golden Gate
Christian Endeavor will be held this even
ing in the hall of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association. The annual reports oil
the officers will be read and new officers
will be elected and installed. Rev. E. r.
Ollie will have charge of the Question
Drawer
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Knocked Him sense1ess.

Edward Pyne was working in hay barn
at SO Clay street yesterday afternoon when
some one let fall a block and tackle from
an upper floor Pyne was struck on the
forehead and knocked senseless. He was
taken to the Receiving Hospital, where an
ugly wound in his forehead was dressed.
DR.. Bushnell was surprised that Pyne was
not instantly killed by the blow. Pyne
lives at 1911 Broadway.
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w QaG can NSN
I go ?" She NJ
cry goes out \
city, town, and
hamlet in this \
country.
1t comes from
women who are
suffering fortunes
of body and mind
from some form of
female complaint.
Many, through natu-
raj modesty, do not
consult physicians,
for many dread their
examinations. They
know not where to
seek for help.
This alarming con-
dition of things is
simply wrong. The
peculiar ailments of
women are durable,
and in most cases
very speedily. Lydia
E. Pinkham's genius
and liberality have
given to every woman
a sure and consistent
means of relief.
No woman should
suffer when she can
obtain free advice.
She can state her case
fully to Mrs. Pink
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man, without reserve, and the answer
will come from one of her own sex. Be
one of the vast army of women who write
to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, and
preserve your health. Only woman
can understand woman's ills"
A prominent actress, in letter to
Mrs. Pinkham, says
=. You cannot imagine the fear
full condition | was in when first wrote
to you. was simply of no use to myself
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
MAYORS OFFICE.

TtDTUHTy ~
Dear Sir: The Union for Practical Progress,
having for several months past considered the
has come TO the conclusion that there exists at
present unusual want and suffering among
this class, and are now considering the best
means for their relief and assistance
For this reason the union called upon Mayor
Sutro, Archbishop Riordan and f. W. Dohr-
mann of the Merchants Association to act as a
committee for the purpose of considering the
steps to be taken to bring about the necessary
relief and assistance for those In need of work
and worthy of consideration.
Realizing the necessity for immediate action
upon you (snd other gentlemen to meefthem
at the Mayors Office on Friday, the 9Th inst, at
A Pm, for the purpose of consultation in the
matter.
The committee hopes that you will be pres
ent at this meeting. Very respectfully,
KIRK &. WARD, Acting Secretary.
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HELP!"
A WOMANs DEsPAIRING CRY.
1t is Heard. A Prominent Actress
Escapes Great Danger.

ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY EEADERs.1
How startling is woman's cry for
help!
what can ~ Ido2 Where shall
I go?" She NJ knows not. This
cry goes ont \ TODAY from eyarv