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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
WILL CONVENE
At ST. MARY'S
Catholic Knights of Amer
lea to Hold a State
Convention.
, Twice 1t Has Received the
Blessing of Pope
Leo XIII.
A Fraternal Organic alton Which
Numbers Many Prominent Cler.
gymen AMI Laymen.

The six local branches of the Catholic
Knights of America are making Drepara-
tions to fittingly entertain the eighth bi-
enniaI State Convention of that order,
which meets in this City tomorrow and
Wednesday, The order, which is frazer
nal in character, is one of high standing
among Catholic organizations Twice ii
has received the blessing of Pope Leo
XIII, and it mum bers among its members
some of the most prominent of the clergy
in this country.
The organization in this State is in a
fourishing condition, and especially OF
late it has been growing at an encourag-
ing pace. In the convention tomorrow
there will be representatives OF the SIX To-
cal branches and from Oakland, Sacra-
mento, Los Angeles, San Diego and Stock
ton.
The principal officers of the California
division are: P. J. Brophy of Oakland,
president; T. b. Schoenstein of San Fran
cisco, vice. president; A. J. Mcmahon of
San Francisco, secretary Mr.. Webber of
Oakland, treasurer, and Rev. Father Law
renee Serda of North Temescal, spiritual
adviser.
The convention will meet in the base
ment of st. Mary's Church, on
California street, Tuesday at $50. from
where they Will go in a body into the
church 10 listen to a mass by Rev. Father
Serda. This will be followed by an appro-
pirate sermon by one of the Paulist
fathers. The body will then repair to the
hall in the basement, where the conven-
tion will be regularly organized for frater-
nal business.
Wednesday evening the local branch es
will entertain she visiting delegates with a
banquet at Union-square Hall. An elab-
crate menu has been prepared for the oc-
casioD. 1t is contemplated that this
event will be most enjoyable and pro-
ductive OF much good in fostering the
fraternal spirit. The knights hope for a
large increase in mem bership in this City
as a result of the convention.
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AT THE CLIFF.
Arrest of a Pickpock of a.
International Tug-of- War.

Arrest of a Pickpocket-Prospe of an
International Tug-of-War.
There were large number of people at
the ocean beach yesterday until the fog
commenced to come in, and there was a
rush for the cars.
In the afternoon the actions of three
young men in q crowd of promenaders
attracted the attention of a citizen. who
watched them and saw one of them steal
purse from lady's pocket. lie gave
the alarm, when the thief returned the
property to the lady, and the trio sep
arated. he followed the thief and had
him arrested by Officers Coleman and
Barry. The lady. who disappeared in the
crowd, it was afterward ascertained, was
Mrs. ?. L. Archibald of 311 Golden Gate
avenue. The prisoner, when taken in
charge, gave the name of John Wilson,
In the baths the 100-yard swimming
race was won by c. L. Roster, ID. A.
Carroll second. and the 50,yard race
by G. Collins nrst and Frank Durand
second.
Arrangements are being made for an In
ternational tug-of-war, to last several
days. Ten teams will be entered.
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Fxpranar,oc.

The arrow files with the wind. The top figures
81 station indicate maximum temperature for the
days; those underneath IL. IL any, the amount OF
rainfall, OF melted snow in inches and hundredths
during the past twelve hours. Isobars, solid
lines. connect poin OF equal air pressure iso-
therms, or dotted lines. equal temperature. The
word high" means high harometric pressure and
is usually accom- panied by fair weather: "low'
refers to low pressure. and is usually preceded
and accompanied b. cloudy weather and rains
Lows usually first appear on the Washington
coast. When the pressure is high in the interior
and low along the coast. and the isobars extend
north and south along the coast. rain Is probab
but when the "low" Is incosed with isobars oi
marked curvature. rain south of Oregon In irnprob
able. With "high" in the vicinity of Idaho, and
the pressure falling 10 the California coast. warmed
weather may be expected IN summer and colder
weather in winter The reverse OF these conditions
VIII produce an opposite result.
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shlrP.NG 1NTELLIGENC CE.

arrived.
SUNDAY. November Is.
Stmr Corona. jensen. so hours from San Diego
and way ports; pass and mdse 10 oGoodal. Perkins
& Co.
stmr Santa Cruz. Nicolson, sc hours from
San Diego, ttc: produce, 10 Goodall, Perkins q Co
Stmr Noyo. Levinson. Il hours from Fort Bragg
pass and indse. TO ; Kimbali.
stmr Whitesboro. johnson. l5 hours from
Greenwood; lumber. 10 h White Lumber Co.
Simr Gipsy. Leland, ~ hours irm Mos, Landing
etc; produce. 10 Goocali. Perkins & Co.
Br snip kensinston. Roriano. 48 days from
Lota ballast 10 master.
failed.
SUNDAY. November Is.
Stmr Scotia. johnson, Rockpor,.
Simr Weeott. Whitney. Albion.
Stmr Geo Elder, Lewis, Portland.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

"A branch OF the Uni; ed States Hvdrcgraphie
once located In the Merchant Exchange IL
maintained in San Francisco for the benefit OF
mariners without regard to nationality and free OF
expense.
Navigaors are cordially invited 10 visit the
office. where complete sets OF charts and sailing
directions of the world kept on han for COM
psrson aud reference and the latest inform alton
can always De obtained regarding lights. dangers
commerce.
The time ball on top OF the building on Zee
graph Hi'l is hoisted about minutes befo e
noon and Is dropped at noon goth meridian by
Geographic signal received each dav from the
United states Naval Observatory a: Mare Island.
Cal.
notice stating whether the time ball was
nropped on time. or giving the error IL any, IL
puolisheI the same day by the afternoon papers
ana by the morning papers the following day.
w. s. HUeHEs
Lieutenant u. s. N. In charge.
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lingulst was also great as an author. The
ability to learn languages does not seem
to co-exist with talent in other lines.
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FINANCIAL.
W.A.CARROLL, BROKER
CHICAGO MaRKETS. KEW YORK STOCKS.

Fast wire East. Unequaled Service.
STRICTLY COMMISSIONS
Private and Bank references quoted on application
Office, 32S Montgomery ST.. Ssfe Del osit Bid
Tel. Main 11S1. Private ParIor for Ladies
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OLA, ShEAa.41.S.
Dates OF Departure From San Fran cisco.
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NoTE-in the above exposition OF the tides tb-
early morning tides given in the left hand
coumrs and The successive tides OF the day in the
order oi occurrence as 10 time. The second time
column gives the second tide OF the day. the third
Tune CO umn the third tide, and the last or rrht
hand column gives the last tide OF the day except
when there are but three tides as sometime,
occurs The heights given additous to the
soundlngs on the United States Coast Survey
charts except when a minus sign (-) precedes the
helghi, and then the numbe gwen Is subtractivs
from The depth given by The charts
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the great iinguists have never been
great save in their speciality. No great
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
HELP wANrED-Copt,nuea.

REFINED WOMAN WITH A CHILD AS
IL. ~ working housekeeper &12 MISS CULLEN
323 Suffer ST.
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ROOMS AND BOARDING WANTED.
doom AND BOARD WANTED BY YOUNG
IL lady In private family: state price and par
ticuiars: references exchanged. c. F., box 159,
this Office.
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Q.inn RESTAURANT DOING FINt; BUSI-
" wv. ness; the place is act ually worth double
the amount asked: this is chance OF a lifetime.
T. LUBELSKI, City II all ave.
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L me GROCERY AND BAR; FINE CORNER
stand and a bargain Tor some one; see
this fine place and make offer ct once. L. LU-
BE- SKI, z City Hall ave-
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~ DIVIDEND No. 81 (TWENTY -FIV 7
b~xS cents per share) OF the HUTCHINSON Sugai
Plantation Company will be payable at the Office
the COMPANY. 327 Market on and after FRI
VIII close saturday, November Il. 1895. at /:
o'clock NJ. +. II. SHELDON. Secretary
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w ANTED-TWO UNFURNISHED HOUSE
w keeping rooms; private family; about So: fiv,
blocks of Taylor and Sutter. MRS. A, 113 Ber
nard 81.
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SITUATIONS waNTEp-Cout,nu.a.

| ( iARPENThR WANTS WORK; Is AN En-
~ pert on eaky roofs and skylights: repairing
oiu VOTE specially. Address CARPENTER box ISL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
Hung Himself.

Max Heidemann, a young man 26
years of age who had been in the city
a few days, committed suicide by hang
ing Sunday night. His body WAS dis
covered Monday morning suspended
from rope in a granary on the prem
ises of Robert Woelffer, Fifth ward,
whose second cousin the deceased was
and whom he bad been visiting.
Heidemann was lately employed by
the Northwestern Manufacturing COM
pany at Fort Atkinson, and was consid-
cred steady and reliable person. His
parents reside at Appleton, where the
body was sent for burial. No cause for
the rash deed is known, but it is said
he was mixed up in quarrel with a
girl whom he loved. Justice Graunke
held an inquest oyer the body, the
jury rendering verdict to the effect
that the man ended his own life by
strangulation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
Bow Drowned.

Edward. the 6-year-oid son of Mr..
and Mrs. L. Engelskircher, III Water
street, was drowned in the river near
the 6. B. Lewis companY's plant Mon
day, the exact time not being known.
The boy failed to be home for supper.
and Immediately thereafter search was
the night. Yesterday morning the
river was ordered dragged, but just as
this work was beginning the employees
at the Lewis factory fshed his body
from the water near the head gates of
the fume. The boys bat was found
floating near by. A corners jury inn
paneled by Justice Stacy returned a
verdict of accidental drowning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
Don't miss the big fair at Jefferson

Don't miss the big fair at Jefferson,
September Is, Is, II and Is.
If you want 75c corset for SOC go
to Achtenhagen & Heilman's.
The Star Bowling club organized
for the season Monday evening and
the Young Mems club will do likewise
tonight.
TRY Globe Milling Co.'s New
White Daisy. Gotten up expressly
for home patronage. Ask your
grocer for it.
Fine music and constant success
sion of games and sports will delight
all who go to the county fair at Jeffer-
son next week.
The bicycle races on Friday morn
ing of next week will add much to the
enjoyment of all who attend the county
fair at Jefferson.
"A football team is being organized
among the students of the high school
and the prospects seem good for
team of merit in Its class. There are
about fifteen candidates for positions.
FRIDAY evening the 10 year-old
son of Mrs. Phillip Kuenzi, residing
at West Main street, while playing
with some companions, fell from tree
and broke both arms. DR.. Werner
attended him.
The members of the Thimble club
took trip by carriage to Oconomowoc
Saturday. Notwithstanding the incle-
ment weather, the ladies greatly en-
loved the day viewing the sights OF
that pretty place.
The trotting and running races at
Jefferson next week will make this
years county fair remembered by all
who like to see horse races. Among
the entries already made are several
of the fastest horses in the West
The Commercial hotel is now in
charge of H. F. Hildenbrand as man
ager, Ed. O'Byrne having retired from
the position. Mr. Hildenbrand is an
experienced hotel man and enjoys an
extended acquaintance among the
travelling public. He came here from
Marquette, Mich.
More wonderful than Happy Jack,
is Lightfoot. Wisconsln's great running
horse, that will appear each day at the
county fair to be held in Jefferson next
week. This marvellous horse, without
rider, wins most exciting races with
another runner whose rider urges his
horse to it's utmost speed in vain efforts
to beat steady, intelligent Lightfoot.
See this great attraction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
SChcn1Df Brothers Co.,
RETAILERS FOR CASH.
Our Business is Thoroughly Re-Organized.

The success of the past stimulates us to
still greater efforts in the future greater eff
fort to constantly perfect all the details of our
business, SO that every single transaction will
mean satisfaction to the purchaser and to our
selves and we ask the cordial cooperation of
our patrons to accomplish this result
If at any time goods are not delivered
when promised, if they are not delivered in
frst-class condition, if any of the articles are
not entirely satisfactory, if the drivers or
messengers are ever rude or unaccommodat-
ing if the statesmen or clerks are not prompt
and courteous; if, in fact anything is done
for which we, as firm, are directly or indi-
rectly responsible, we respectfully solicit a
prompt and explicit notification, in order that
the matter may be adjusted and our business
system raised to the highest possible stand
ard
We aim to conduct our business so that
cause for complaint shall not arise and if
sometimes it does, we ask no greater priv
lege than an opportunity to rectify it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09

"A fresh and choice line of meats
will be kept constantly on hand at
my market, 621 Main street. Prompt
to orders and satisfaction
guaranteed. The public's.patronage.is
solicited. WILLIAM WIEsEMANN,
621 Main street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09

All accounts due to the Globe Mill
ing Co. have been assigned to G. & E..
May, who have withdrawn from this
company, and they have assumed the
collection of same, and they will like
wise take care of all indebtedness of
the company TO date.
August 10, 1896.
GLOBE MILLING Co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
HOUSE TO RENT.
NOTICE.

At 200 North Washington street
Enquire of Skinner & Thauer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-09
Schempf Brothers CO.
ACHTENHACEN & HE|LMAN
2oI MAIN STREET.

fall offer greater inducements than to
MANY friends ecpses any
previous season Is to 1.
Style high quality and low prices all combined to make
our goods Just nine out of ten people want.
giving business best efforts and honest
" irving to give our possible
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-28

music. over two hundred songs bear
ing his name are published, and he is
prominent in church organ and piano
composition. Several years ago he COM
posed and dedicated Te Deum to Karl
the late King of Wurtumberg. which
so pleased that monarch that he
awarded the musician the great gold
medal. the highest distinction for art
and music attainable. A year ago he
was granted the prize for the new
national anthem entitled 'Sons of
America" and which is played by
Sousa's band and at the Crystal Palace
in London.
Miss Wolfe delighted her hearers by
the artistic rendition of her songs and
displayed to splendid advantage her
well-trained soprano voice of great fleX-
ibiiity. sweetness and power. The num-
bers of Mr.. Jones We're carefully rem
dered. and Mr.. Wooler gave the au-
dience much pleasure with his SYM
pathetic tenor voice.
Mr.. Strine, who is well-known in Phil
adelphia musical circles, gave those
present a real treat in well sung num-
bers, and his artistic work showed the
beauty ol MS NoiCe, u flcii paiitohe, ~
advantage.
INTRODUCED BY MIR. STRINE.
Mr. Fairlamb was introduced i'm
few felicitous remarks by Mr.. Strine,
and entertained his hearers with some
interesting facts concerning compost
tion.
The large gathering included many OF
the citys best known critiques ana
lovers of music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-28
CALL IS ISSUED.
Chairman O'Neill Summons the Demo-
cratic County Committee for
Tomorrow Night.

The long delayed preliminary step to-
wards the Democratic county conven-
ton was made yesterday when Chair
man O'Neill issued the following call;
| There will be a meeting of the Democrat
| ic county standing committee held Sat
| urday, Aug. -. ut 7.30 p IN. in the st
| Charles hotel TO name n date To hold the
| county convention. James j. O'Neill,
j. T.. Gaffney, Chairman.
Secretary.
1t is likely that the convention will he
fixed for Sent. s. George =. Horn is
the latest mentioned congressional can
didate.
=. T.. Gordon. common councilman
from the Second ward, is out for the
Office of county commissioner.
The Prohibitionists announce that
| they will open their campaign Sept II
with a rousing mass meeting in the
Academy of Music. at which Hon. John
G. Wooley will be the principal speaker
p. j. Kelley, of Locust street. con-
| ductor on the South Side street cal
| line, is in the field as a candidate fol
the Democratic nomination in the. Sec
ond Legislative district.
G. B. Penman. recently resigned from
the city treasurer's department, is an
| aspirant for oil inspector in this dis
trict. The appointment comes from the
| executive department at Harrisburg
and will be made next December.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the Bryan and Sewall club
| to formulate plans for conducting the
silver campaign met last night in the
Office of q. G. Boland in the Republican
| building The members of the commit
| tee are NJ. j. O'Toole, d. j. Reedy, d. r
| Replogle, l.. p. Wedeman and b. T
| Castles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. F. w. Pearsal and Children are In
Halstead, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ Scranton are guests
Ut Hotel Enhurst.
Cialusha A. Grow. congressman-a large,
was here yesterday.
Attorney John +. Scragg has returned
from New York city.
Mr.. Iendouer of Philadelphia, is in this
city on Il business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Baker are guests at
the Pennhurst, Atlantic City.
Judge F.. W. Gunster. who has been at
Atlantic city, has returned home.
j. NJ. Chance, Organst at the Second
Presbyterian church, is at Preston Park.
Frank j. Leonard, G. II. Bone and II.
F.. Northup are at the Albemarle, Atlantic
lity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John IT. Jordan are occu-
pying their new residence in Rchmont
park.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. yost of Jeffer-
son avenue. have returned from Block
island.
Miss Dora Haag. Of the city treasurer's $
office, begins her vacation today at Har-
vey's Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Price and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bradley and son are home from
Atlantic City.
Fred Miller. of Remington avenue, is
spending his vacation with friends in
Wayne county.
Hon. f. b. Hardenbergh and son, and
w. NJ. Gardner, OF Honesdale. We're in
Scranton yesterday.
Mrs. c. Miller and daughter. Mrs. Chas.
Oberdorfer, of Remington avenue, are
visiting friends at Pittston.
DR.. and Mrs. II. B. Ware arrived home
last evening from months sojourn spent
at Cape May and Nova Scotia
Miss Grace Lutts, Of Green Ridge, and
Miss Anna Mckay, of New York city, are
spending the week at Lake Ariel.
Misses Nellie and Kittie Frazee of Port
Jervis, N. Y, are visiting their aunt, Mrs.
Albert Van Gorder, of Penn avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Atherton and their
son will make a bicycle trip from Port
Jervis to Stroudsburg today and tomor-
row.
Mrs. d. II. Frantz and J. s. Cron, of
Wikes-Barre, and +. c. Grant of Mil
waukes, were at the Hotel Jermyn yester-
day.
The marriage of Miss Helen Mott and
Attorney George L. Peck will take place
Thursday afternoon. Sept. 10. at 1 o'clock,
In the Simpson Methodist church.
Miss Mayme Scanlon, of Hallstead. was
the guest of Miss Katie Donahoe, of
Stone avenue, yesterday, and they visited
Miss Anna Lowering of Greenwood.
DR.. Hardy and Mrs NJ +. Hardy, of
Boston, and Miss Rose Underwood. of
Lake Como. have been guests of Miss
Jackson. Of Rockwell place for a few days.
Professor +. F.. Sonthworth has been
called to Lawsville Center. Susuehanna
county, by the death Of his mother, and
will not return to Scranton for several
days
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-28
Vases

Japanese vases that viii fill an achinS
void on your mantel. The assortment
is large and the prices cover wide
range.
Little fellows that attract by their cute
ness; yours for l5c.
Then there's anot other lot of larger size
that should bring 7Jc at least. All We
ask Is 59c
Still another lot embracing some hand
some designs i'm blue and gold that
would not be dear at Sl.25 They are
certainly cheap at our price, Sc.
When $1.50 vases sell for 9Sr. it's time
you were a buying, and yet We have
|; nice assortment of them in beautiful
shapes and colors to 80 ut that price.
There are others. Finer still. Nou want
to understand we've got a nice line,
with prices running up to Sj.do. and
values Keeping constantly ahead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-28
FlREMEN'S IMPORTANT MEETING.
Will be Held in the City Hall Next
MOnday Night.

The Firemen's union will hold an i'm
portant meeting next Monday night in
the municipal building at p. m. Pres
ident Seamans will appoint all the COM
mittees to act at the excursion on Sept.
Z.
1t is expected that every company
will send in list of members willing to
assist, and also notify Isadore Good
man at the same time If they intend
sending a delegate to the convention at
Johnstown. All persons. desiring to ac-
company the Firemen's union to Johns
town should notify the secretary at once
in order that proper accommodations
and transportation can be made.