The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14

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Religious questions respectfully declined
The OLD MIssIoNs-A. s. c., Castroville, Mon
terey County, Cal. The old missions of Cali
fornia were founded in the following order:
The first was founded by Father Junipero Sierra
and Father Palou at San Diego, July 16, 1853;
San Carlos de Monterey at Monterey, June g.
1870, and one year later removed to Carmel
San Antonio de Padua, July IA, 1771; San
Gabriel, September 8, 1771; San Luis Obispo,
September /, 1872; Mission de las Dolores, San
Francisco, October 9, 1776; San Juan Capis-
trano November 1, 1875; Santa Clara Janu-
airy u, 1777. The last mission founded by
Father Sierra was that of San Buenaventura,
March 81, 1882. After the death of Father
Sierra, in 1854, the following-named missions
were established: Santa Barbara, December 4,
1885; La Purissima Conception, December 8,
1887; Santa Cruz, August IS. 1871; Nuestra
Sonora de la Soledad, October 8, 1877; San
Jose, June H. 1897; San Juan Bautista, June
ID, 1897; San Miguel, July 25, 1897; San Fer
nando Rey, September 8, 1898; San Luis Rey,
June ID, 179S; Santa Ynez. September IL,
1904; San Rafael, December A, 1877; San Fran
cisco de Solano de Sonoma, April 25, 1920.
FAILING HARP. O'C., City One who has
devoted considerable attention to human hair
says: "Liniments or washes to make the hair
grow can always be employed with greater or
less success SO long there is any vitality left
in the hair follicles or roots If, however
these are entirely dead or destroyed there is no
possibility OF fresh growth of hair. The
loosening of the hair. which frequently occurs
TO young persons or those in the middle period
of life, Will, if neglected become real bald
ness. useful practice by men and those of
the opposite sex whose hair is short is to i'm
merse the head in cold water morning and
evening, dry the hair thoroughly and then
brush the scalp until a warm glow is pro-
duced." The basis of most of the hair invig-
orators and restorers is either the vinegar or
tincture of cantharides. Such lotions should
not be used without the advice of one versed in
the force and effect of them.
THE MONROE DocTRINE-M Y. H., Santa
Rosa, Sonoma County, Cal. The late William
H. Seward, when Secretary of State under
Abraham Lincoln, stood up for the Monroe
doctrine at the time Macmillan was in
Mexico. One of his biographers says:
He firmly insisted on the observance of the Mon
roe doctrine in relation 10 the French invasion of
mexico, nut avoiding provocative attitude,
which might have involved the United States in a
till more favorable time. Before the close of the
Civil War Seward intimated to the French
Government the irritation felt in the United States
In regard TO the French Intervention in Mexico.
Many dispatches on this subject were sent during
1865 and 1855, which gradually became more
urgent until the French troops were withdrawn
and the Macmillan empire fell.
CHURCH PROPERTY TAxED-A S., City. Be-
sides California all church real estate ABOVE
ten acres is taxed in Kansas; in Nevada, where
the value exceeds $4,000; in New Jersey, where
the land exceeds five acres; in Rhode Island,
where the land exceeds one acre, and in Wash
ington all real estate and improvements valued
a. over $500. ParsoDages are taxed in all the /
States except Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Ken
lucky, Maryland, Michigan. North Carolina !
South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia Wis |
consin, Wyoming and West Virginia. In Con-
nect1cut parsonages are exempt up to $500. 1
Kansas exempts parsonages owned by the /
church and occupied by the pastor. Maine ex-
empts parsonages up to $4,000. New York ex- |
empts parsonages up to $500.
AN IRISH KING-M. c. L., Sisson, siskiyou
County, Cal. Historians do not agree in spell
ing the names OF the kings and monarchs who |
reigned in Ireland prior to Brian Borumha
One historian says that the monarch who |
reigned in the year S05 was Aidan, son of Nail |
Freasach while another says it was Aedh Ord |
nidhe, son OF Naill Frosach. Both agree as to |
the time he became monarch and as to his sue |
cessor. The year S05 was the thirteenth wear |
of the reign of Aedh who after troubled
reign OF twenty-five years, was slain in battle
at Da Fearta by Muolcanaigh. He was sue
ceeded by Conchobhar.
VALUABLE HALO. B. K, Oakland, Cal
There dealers in coin who offer $50 and
even $50 for half dollar of 1853, but such
ho A.
and there must not be any rays around the
eagle. The Query Column cannot advertise
such dealers. Had you followed the rules of
this department about sending full name and
address the information asked would have
been sent by mail Many questions are not
answered because the rule referred to is not
observed.
OK FIIE-The Librarian of the San Francisco
Free Library says that there is no discrimina-
ton in the matter OF papers in the reading
room, and that all the religious papers
that are named in the monthly bulletin are
kept on file. The paper you name is kept there,
but it may be that at the time you called there
it had not been received. He states that in
case q paper is not on file, inquiry should be
made at the reference room.
THE MINT AND MEALs-B. c., City. When
superintendent Daggett was asked the cues
ton. "Has the United States Branch Mint con.
nected with 1t a restaurant in which all en-
ployes must take their MONDAY meal?" his
very empnat1c reply WaSi mo. Every person
connected with the Mint takes his or her meals
wherever he or she wishes" Employees of the
Mint stated that they take their meals wher-
ever they like.
To BE PLUcKED-R. C. D., City. "To be
plucked," as used by celebrated English writ |
ers, means to be endowed with pluck or cour- |
age. Thackeray in "Peal of Bells" in "Round- |
about Papers," wrote "What, going?" said |
ne, "and for good? wish 1 was such good
plucked one as you, Miss Annille" In connec-
ton with universities it means that stu
dent is "plucked" If he fails to pass his exami-
nation.
BEAUTIFYING. THE CITY-Mrs. V. r. s., City.
The Board of Supervisors has not the authority
to pass an ordinance for the issue OF bonds to be
used in identifying the city. The proposition
would have to be submitted to the electors and
if carried by two-thirds vote the bonds could
issue. The proposition would have to be sub
mitted at special election and is matter that
the Governor has nothing to do with.
ExPosITIoNs-W. l.. M, Cloverdale, Sonoma
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