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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Successors of the Elks.

The Protective Benevolent Order of Elks of this
City having been forced to abandon the giving of
carnivals, which were feature of the local organ
Zation yearly, the r. III. Benevolent Society will
continue the feature and give q carnival on
Than nksgiving eve in the Mechanics Pavilion ia
aid of its charity fund.- There will be q prelude,
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Pioneer Parlor initiated a number Of candidates
last Tuesday and received six applications en-
the 9tn of December this parior will give grab
bag party.
The new ritual TO be used by the subordi nate
parlors will soon be issued
A new parior, to be known as Lincoln, is TO pe
instituted in this CITY.
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Young Ladies' Institute.

The young ladies of the several branches are ar
ranging for Thanks giving parties.
The indications that all the branches of the
order in the City will, before the close of the
month, hold their meetings in the building on the
corner Of Tenth and Market s.reets
HBranch No will entertain it's friends next
wednesday night at % Eddy stree,. This branch
Will soon move TO Tenth and Market streets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Degree of Honor.

Elections of this order at the first meeting
Of the subordinate lodges in December and the IN
Stallqtfons take place January.
Ihe grand chief OF honor Will visit the lodges of
the bay counties during the week. She will visit
Sil yer Spray and Ivy lodges in Oakland.
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Companfons of the Forest.

Last Friday the members of Olympus Circle
gave pleasan. party TO It's friends
The members of a cme Circle are most active at
this time and they are bringing in new candidates
al every me ting FOR initiation. Early in Deem
ber this circle Will invite its friends TO its
Iy al
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Foresters OF America,

Court Magnolia rendered a reception last
wednesday to its friends in Social Hall, Alcazar
building.
During the current week Grand Trustee Cox
will officially visit Pajaro Valley Rose, Del Monte
and Santa Cruz.
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Companions Of the Forest.

Mrs. 81. Nevins, ex-supfeme treasurer, surprised
her friends last week by suddenly returning from
Texas with her husband.
Tomorrow the supreme grand chief companion.
Mrs sarah Beverson. will visit Bohemian Circle.
"Wednesday she Will visit Ivanhoe Circle, and
Thursday she will be with Pride of the Forest
Circle, in Oakland.
Loyal Circle is TO give parasol party on the
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Ancient Order of Foresters.

Court Pride of San Mateo has organized side
degree called the Royal Stag.
Court Lincoln viii give its third party on the
evening Of the 5th Of December.
court Robin Hood celebrated It's twenty-second
anniversary last week.
High Court treasurer George w. Lunt and Or
gaBizer p N. McLennan visited the new court at
Novato las Saturday
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Close of the Mission.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DYA
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL drug
gists refund the money Ii IL fails to cure 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Death of II. weIIs

OAKLAND. CAL, Nov. 15.-C. B. Wells.
the head OF the picture-frame department t
of the Emporium, died to-day after short
attack Of pneumonia. For several years
he was mem ber of the firm of Kenny &
Wells of this city. He was only 27 years
of age.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Lack of Criminals.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Nov. 15.--The Office
of Justice OF the Peace will not be soug bit
after by hundreds of applicants at The
next election. Following upon the an.
not make enough to pay his rent and of
his removal to his residence to hold his
court comes the statement that Justice
Morris is not doing enough to keep him.
His statement, filed the first of the month.
shows his months business only amounted
to $64. Out of this must be paid his rent
ana all other expenses attached to the
offica
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
MONEY FOR SALARIES
Treasurer Wheeler Has Queer Expe-
rience With His Tax Bills-IdIe
Justices Courts.

ALAMEDA, Call, Nov. 15.-City Treas
urer Wheeler has sufficient money on
hand now to meet all demands upon the
various funds, and the city officials M ay
ton. The taxes have come in quite rap
idly for the past few days. In all, about
$4,000 was paid in up to last night.
Mr.. Wheeler had quite scare last Fri
day night when he found his cash STA 25
over the amount called for by the tax
receipt tags.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Oroer of Chosen Friends.

Last Tuesday seven candidates were initiated by
the initiatory team for America Council
The entertainment and social TO be given by
Crystal Council will be on tomorrow evening in
Alcazar building a fine programme has been ar
ranged.
Past Grand sCouncor FSanborn and Grand Re
corder Wallis Will visit Juanita Council, IN Oak
land, this evening
Grand Councillor Boehm has offered a prize of
500 to the council sending in the largest number
of candidates for initiation at the union meeting
to be held on the 18th inst
Jr. Order Unite ed American Mechanics.
Alexander Hamilton Council initiated three can
didates last Thursday. This council is doing re-
markably we'll at this time.
U. S Grant Council will initiate candidates for
some time, number of applications have been
received. The membership roll now shows nearly
200 names
Despite the excitement of the recent campaign
the order has been advancing in this state. The
reports received the Office of the STATE councillor
show an increase in the councils of the State.
Sunshine Council of the Daughters of Liberty
was recently organized at Sacramento.
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Tumbled on a Boys Neck.

OAKLAND. CAL, Nov. 15.-An acci-
dent that may prove to be very serious
occurred to-day while Captain Raymus
was giving diving exhibition at Taylor
wharf. A man named Joe Comash was
walking on a loose plank on top of coal
bunker, when it tipped. He was thrown
to the wharf and fell on the neck of a
little boy named Jim McClosky. The
lads neck was partially dislocated and
his head was seriously bruised. Comash s
ankle was smashed and he sustained other
injuries
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Miss Fuller Entertained.

OAKLAND, CAL. Nov. 15.-Miss Loie
Fuller was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f.
NJ. Smith to-day. The theater was sold
out so early Saturday that when the
Smiths telephoned for seats there was
nothing left. Miss Fuller personally saw
on the stage. Mrs. Smith returned the
compliment by inviting the petite dancer
to dine with them to-day. Miss Fuller
left this evening for the South
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Friends of the Forest.

21st inst. Each lady entering the hall will be
a Japan DarasOl.
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THE Q. K. G. N. CO.
DISPATCH FAST STEA MERS TO
'PoF FTT.AND

From spear-street Wharf. at 10 A. NJ.
II DEC&i2 First-class Including
II "A 1OIo So Seoond-class berth d meals
SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS:
State of California. Nov. 9, 19, 30, Dec. 9
Columbia ...............No Nov. H. "a. Dec. 4, IL
Through tickets and through baggage to all
Eastern points Rates and folders upon applica-
F.F. CONNOR. General Agent.
$50 Market street.
GOODALL PERKINS & CO., superintendent
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Weak Men and Women

CHoULD USE DANIIANA BITTERS, THE
- great Mexican Remedy; gives HEATH an1
Strength to the Sexual Organs.
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FOR SAN JOSE. LOS GATOS & SANTA CRUZ

CTEAMER ALVISO LEAVES PIER DAILY
y at 10 A. N. {Sundays excepted); AlviSo daily at
8 p. II Saturdays excepted). Freight and Pas.
senger. Fare between San Francisco and AIviso,
5Oc; TO San Jose. 75c- Clay ST., Pier J. 20 w.
Santa Clara St. San Jose.
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ATTEMPT TO BURN A MINE.
Peculiar hcendiay Work at the Seneca
That Cannot Be Attributed to
Union Men.

LEADVILLE, Colo, Oct. Sit trans
pires tonight that an attempt was made
last night to burn the Seneca mine. 1t
was learned to-day shat some one cut the
cable and sent The bucket crashing to the
bottom of the shaft, but as the Seneca is
employing union men at union wages it
was the supposition at first that lot of
boys did the job.
Investigation, however. shows that men
did the work. They ruined some of the
machinery and sent the buckeI down the
shaft, breaking some timbers. Then they
saturated lot of paper and rags with oil,
and tried to set the shaft house on fire.
but the flames went out.
The Seneca is located on Carbonate Hill
and is a big lead producer. The damage
sustained amounts to only $500. As the
Seneca is not breaking any of the laws of
the union the destruction of its property
is unaccounted for, unless done as spite
work. The Seneca Is under lease to Dan
McNivin.
William Venable, a member of Com
pany X, G. n g., of this city, was accident
ally shot in the left arm while at target
practice this morning and it was found
necessary to amputate the injured mem
Der this evening.
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he is president of the coal trust, which, it
is alleged, has advanced the price OF coal,
Mr. Hobart said: '.Last December the
trunk line railroads east of the Mississippi
were called upon, under an agreement
known as the Joint Traffic Association, to
select three arbitrators to arbitrate the diff
ferences which might arise between the
railroads. Only trunk lines were included
in this arbitration. The coal roads were
not includ ed, and the matters submitted
to arbitration had nothing to do with the
coal production coal tonnage or the price
of coal in any manner, form or shape
whatever, either directly or indirectly"
Mr.. Hobart also said he has no connec-
ton with any such coal trust and does
not know of the existence OF any such
trust, except as he has seen statements in
the newspapers.
Mr.. Hanna, when asked this afternoon
what truth there was in the report that
he had written a letter to an intimate
friend in which he conceded the election
of Bryan because Republicans were unable
TO control the labor vote" said that the
report was absurd on the face of 1t. 81
have not written such letter." he said,
NOR have | at any time said anything
capable of such construction. l have
never conceded the election of Mr.. Bryan,
and l certainly cannot concede it now
when the tide Is flowing SO strongly and
Enthusiastically in the direction of Republi-
can success"
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FRAUD Is NOW ALLEGED.
Stockholders Ask a Receiver for
the Harrison Telephone
Company.
Millions of Dollars Said to Have Been
Squandered or Given
Away.

CHICAGO. ILL, Oct. 5.-A bill for re-
ceiver was filed to-day in the United States
Court here by s. A. Williams and D. J..
Young of Smith, Ark, two stockholders,
praying that some one be appointed to
take charge of the affairs of the Harrison
international Telephone Company. An
order was made restraining P. E. Ingalls,
from disposing of any property, and the
motion for the appointment of a receiver
will be heard at later date. The bill as
serts that the franchises and patents of
the International Telephone Company
have been given 10 the International Tele-
phone Construction Company, of which
President ingalls, is the practical owner.
The bill charges that the telephone
company was organized by Inventor Har-
rison with capital of $50, 000, 900, reserv-
ing to himself $50. 100000. 1t is also al
legged that later $1,000. 900 was donated to
United States Senator Stephen B. Elkins
and ex-Secretary of the Treasury Charles
Foster. R. E. Kerns, G. r. Peck, Congress
man William Warner and others.
1t is charged also that the proceeds of
the stock which was really sold was
thrown away in exorbitant commission
and foreclosure of franchises. 1t is
claimed that fraud was used in the trans
fer of the property Of the telephone COM
pany to the construction company, as the
minutes OF the telephone company were
changed without authority to make such
action seem regular. Therefore owners of
the stock of the telephone company find
themselves with nothing but worthless
paper representing their holdings in the
telephone company.
The compiainants assert that President
ingalls, has fraudulently obtained posses
sion of all interests, and receiver is
prayed for to take charge OF the property
of both the companies and that the court
set aside the alleged fraudulent transfers
and that the receiver be authorized to
wind up the affairs of both companies,
which are said to be insoivent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
GREAT cRoBDs IN PARIS.
Ltrely Times Ahead for the Police Dur-
ing the Parade.

Lively Times Ahead for the Police Dwr-
ing the Parade.
PARIS, FRANCE, Oct 5.-The boule-
wards this evening presented a remarkable
sight. 1t had been stormy in the early
part OF the day and this caused the
greatest discomfort to the thousands of
visitors who had been unable to secure
lodgings in the city Or vicinity. Toward
evening the weather that had given
promise of clearing in the early afternoon
became fne and then the principal streets
became fairly iammed with people. All
the cafes on the boulevards were uncom-
tortably erawded and steady stream of
people flowed along the side walks and
frequently overfowed into the roadways
Gay crowds gathered abont the places
where workmen were hurriedly engaged
IN finishing the decorations and jokes and
iests were freely INDUCED in.
Throughout the night hawkers travelled
the streets selling portraits OF the Czar
and Czarina, for which there was a great
demand. 1t is estimated that there are
fully 1000, 900 strangers in the city. The
crowds are very orderly. Tomorrow will
be general holiday in honor of the Gar
Every precaution has been taken for the
safety of the nations guest. The route
of the procession through the city Will be
lined with troops who will keep the line
within the strictes: discipline. Behind
the troops will be stationed policemen who
viii face the crowd. thus bein in a posi-
ton to seize any seditious shouter or Of
fender against the majesty of the Gear.
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Faure presented her with beautiful floral
offering and uttered few cordial words of
welcome, after bowing to and kissing the
hand of her Majesty.
The Gar was attired in the uniform of
naval officer and wore on his breast the
grand Cross of the Legion of Honor As
he landed on the quay President Faure
stepped forward and greeted him. the
Gar extended his hand, and after hearty
handshake the President in few happily
CHOSEN words welcomed him to France.
The Gar replied briefly, after which Mr..
raure gave his arm to the Czarina and
walked To the reception-room in the arse
hai, "here the distinguished personages
present were introduced. The rooms in
Tue arsenal were handsomely decorated.
1he nrst salon was furnished in crimson
SATIN and decorated with naval trophies.
ne second or diplomatic salon, was fur
nlsned IN yellow satin, with flowers and
magnificent mirrors, leading into two spa
clous cabinets de toilette. The dining
room was furnished in pale green satin,
artillery trophies and models of torpedo
ana naval machinery. In this room there
was a table of honor in the Louis XIV
style TO seat only about fifteen, together
WIN TWO other tables seating sixty more.
shortly after the imperial couple had
landed the sun broke through the clouds,
ana this was taken as happy augury.
The Gar and Czarina had short rest be-
lore o o'clock, at which hour magnii-
cent banquet was spread in the dining
hall 1t was the original intention that
the imperial party should traverse the
streets OF the city, but the unpleasant state
OF the weather for rbade this, and at s
o'clock the Gar and Czarina and their
suites boarded the special train that was
awaiting them, a track having been
specially laid there to the railway station,
and started for Paris. President Faure,
the Ministers and other high officials pro-
ceeded for Paris on the train on which
they travelled to Cherbourg last night.
Taken altogether, the reception to the
imperial visitors here was one long to be
remem bered, and must have impressed
the Car with the great friendship enter
tanned for him by the French, not alone
the official class. but by all the people.
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CANNOT ELECT BRxxN.
RepisbtfcGn Managers Issue Statement
Hitch Democrats Deny.

Republican Managers Issue Statement
Which Democrats Deny.
CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. 5.-A bulletin
issued by the Republican National man
ayers declares that from now on the
Democratic National Committee will in
effect abandon the attempt to elect Bryan
and ''devote the rest of the campaign to
the election of Legislatures in States
where United States Senators are to be
chosen. Their plan is to try to retain
the free silver control in the Senate by
electing enough silver Senators TO hold
the balance of power and prevent the
passage OF tariff bill unless bill is also
passed for at least the free coinage of the
product of American silver mines"
The bulletin declares further that ssthe
Republican committee is fully aware of
the plans of the Democratic committee in
regard to the legislative fights in certain
quarters and is already prepared to defeat
them in this regard, as has been done in
the campaign to elect Mr.. Bryan
Abner Mckinley, brother of the Repub-
lican Presidential candidate, spent the
day in Chicago. General Grosvenor of
Ohio arrived in the city to-day and to-
night spoke at a big tent-meeting on the
south side. General Grosvenor is lust
back from Iowa and is so confident of
success in that State that he offered to
wager $1,000 to 500 with gentleman from
Democratic headquarters, who, however,
declined to accept the offer.
Regarding the report given out from
Republican headquarters that the Demo-
Gratis had abandoned the attempt to elect
Bryan, and were only striving to control
State Legislatures in order to secure the re-
turn OF silver Senators, Chairman Jones of
the Democratic National Committee said:
"There is not syllable Of truth in the
assertion that we have abandoned Bryan
or that we intend doing SO. Mr.. Bryan is
already elected; from now on it is only
question of majority. We not only intend
to elect Mr.. Bryan. but we are sure to
carry enough Legislatures to increase the
free silver majority in the United States
Senate. In this connection I desire to
warn the public against any statements
appearing from this time from the gold
bug press concerning this campaign"
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
ENTHUSIASM At ST. JOSEPH.
Veteran Republican Orators Giuen
Housing Reception.

Veteran Republican Orators Given a
Housing Reception.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct. 5.-The party
composed of Generals o. o. Howard, Rus
sell A. Alger, Daniel E. Sickels, Thomas
J. Stewart, George A. Marsden, Corporal
Tanner, Major ]. w. Burst, Colonel
George II. Hopkins and other distin-
guished sound money orators reached
here tonight by special train and were
met at the station by all of the Republi-
can clubs of the city ana 5000 spectators
were formed in a procession and, headed
by the veteran Mckinley Club and the
Blaine Flambeau Club. marched through
the streets of the city. 1t is estimated
that 1900 people were in line and enthusi-
asm ran high.
The visitors were escorted to the opera
house, where they spoke on the political
questions of the day. The halls were
insufficient to take care of one-tenth of
the crowd and overtiowing meetings were
held, people standing in the rain to hear
the orators. The party was most cor
daily treated here and left by special at II
P. M. for Ottumwa, Iowa.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
BABY FARMING At CHICAGO
Bodies of Three Infants Found in
the River Near Harrison.
Street Bridge.
While the Stream Is Being Dragged
Detectives Are Locking for
the Murd rers.

CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. 5.-Three dead
babies have been taken from the Chicago
River near Harrison-5treet bridge since
last Thursday, and men are at work drag
ging the stream to ascertain whether more
bodies lie on the muddy bottom. The po-
lice believe that the search will be success
full. Then search will be made at the
other bridges.
The bodies that were found were in
fair state of preservation. They had been
in the water for some time, but not long
enough to prevent an autopsy being made
When the doctors examined the little
bodies they found that in each case the
child had been alive when thrown into
the river and that death had been caused
by drowning.
The authorities are fully convinced that
the dead bab abies are the victims of one of
the horrible baby farms which from time
to time are discovered. 1t is believed that
the baby farms exist somewhere in the
lower part of the city and that babies are
taken from it at night, carried to one of
the bridges over the river and quietly
dropped into the water. 1t is this belief
that has caused the police to have the
river dragged both at Harrison-street
bridge and at the other bridges, and it is
this belief that causes the authorities to
think that other bodies will be found.
On none of the babies was there nything
to lead to the Identification of the victims.
Still the police are not without hope o.
being able to trace the crime. Some of
the best detectives on the force are at
work on il. 1t is generally understood in
police circles that they have found clew,
and it is hinted that before many hours
have passed some sensational accusations
will be made. In the meantime the Off
GERS refuse to tell what progress they are
making in their search for the establish
ment where helpless babies were MUIR
dered by wholesale.
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the private car of MIR. Ingalls,, president Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio road.
NFLUENCED BIZ FUSION.
Major WifIiam Walton Wifhdra,cs From
the POpssLtst Ticket.

Major WilIiam Walton WathdrasUs From
the P0psslist Ticket.
AUSTIN. TEX, Oct. 5.-Major William
Walton, candidate for State Attorney on
the PopuIist ticket, withdrew to-day. In
his card he says the Chicago platform in
its financial and other important planks is
purely Populist and he urges all Populists
to stand by it and prevent the electoral
vote of Texas going to Mckinley. The
free-silver Democrats are jubilant, but
Marion Williams, editor of a PopuIist
paper, and other leaders in the Populist
party say Waiton's withdrawal will il no
way affect the campaign. Dr. E. P
Wilmot, chairman of the Republican
executive committee of this district, said
he thought it would have no influence one
way or the other. 1t is reported that there
is a possibility of Judge Rufus Hardy,
chairman of the sound money Democratic
committee, taking Walton's place.
DALLAS. Tex, Oct. 5.-The announce
ment that Hon. M. w. Walton of Austin,
Populist nominee for Attorney Gen neral
had Withdrawn from the Populist ticket,
created general surprise among the Popu-
list leaders of this city. It is believed that
the -Populist fusion scheme
has influenced him IN his course.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
sHOT IN THE GK0IN.
An AssoiiGnt Promptly Laid Lou b.
Determined U,oDt1sa

An AssatfGnt Promptly Laid Lou by a
Determined Uontaa.
CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. 5.-To save her own
life Mrs. Jennie Bovee shot and proba bly,
fatally wounded Charles A. Black yester-
day afternoon at her rooms in West
Madison street. Black had assaulted MRS.
Bovee because of statement made earlier
in the day which be thought reflected
upon his wife's character. Mrs. Bovee
was locked up at Desplaines street station.
Her victim was taken to the County
Hospital.
The shooting occurred in the front room
of the little fat. Black. made reckless by
liquor and his wife's tale of insult, entered
the building about P. NJ, and with curses
and threats climbed the stairs. Mrs.
Bovee and lodger. Mrs. May, attempted
to prevent his entrance, but 10 no pur-
pose. He pushed open the door and
grabbed Mrs. Bovee by the throat Be-
iieving herself iii danger of her life the
woman drew revolver and shot Black in
the groin.