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and give his heart to the one God of Christ

endom.
1t was not an entirely new experience to
Wong Lung, for he had once before signi-
fled conversion and had joined the Pres
byterian mission in Chinatown. But he
was backsllder of the most pronounced
type, according to his own statement. For
two years he had ceased to attend the
meetings and had fallen in such evil ways
as have their outward forms in fan-tan
and the burning of incense and the pros
tration of the body before the immoved
joss. For two years he had passed by the
Presbyterian mission on the other side,
with no signs that he would ever cross
over again.
Then the Salvation Army, with it's ban
ners and drums, marched across the plaza,
up into Chinatown and established meet
ing-place in the 300 block of Sacramento
street and invited the heather to come
and learn of the Cristian God, as they
taught of him.
Two American women. wearing the red
badge. otficered the army and the troops
consisted OF 10 Kim, a young Chinaman,
and Chinese Mary" said to be the only
Chinese woman soldier in the world. They
rented cottage in the 900 block on ths
same street, and the four of them, with
Captain King, German, went to house
keeping there.
The Chinese corps, as it is called,
quickly became one of the features of
Chinatown. The natives came to the
meetings through curiosity and read upon
the walls the strange texts of the Chris
tian Bible, printed in their own heathen
characters and heard the soncs of the
strange God to the drumming accompani-
ment of the banjo and the sonorous wall
of the concertina. For Captain Jackson,
who led the invasion, can play very we'll
upon this as well as upon the piano. which
also has place there. And when thew
are all going-for 10 Kim plays the con.
certlna and Lieutenant Jones the banjo
and the Chinese audience, each individual
OF which has selected his own key, is try
ing to follow the tune, the effect is such as
to appeal strongly to the Chinese musical
ear.
The station met with remarkable success
from the day OF the opening on the 18th
of March, and the red badge of the Saliva.
zionist is beginning to add its distinct
touch to the prosaic of color in the streets
of Chinatown. Captain Jackson places the
number OF conversions at about eighty in
the short time, and of these about fifty are
wearing the cap and ribbon There are no
women. Chinese Mary has still no com
panion OF her sex in the ranks.
Wong Lung was among those whose
curiosity LED him to follow the flag and
drum into the little meeting house, and.
being interested, he went again and again,
and last night he capitulated, and there
was great rejoicing, as there is with every
addition to the fast widening fold.
He had been persistently besieged by
the officers and the soldiers and last night
he consented to be led up to the bench and
kneeled down with Captain Jackson and
Lieutenant Jones and 10 Kim, and while
they prayed and sang - they and the |
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ADJUSTMENTS.

bALDwIN THEATER.-"A Partisan Romance"
CALF oRNIA THEATER-"The Politician,
COLUMBIA Observation-Disclosures
MoRoscos oPERA-HoUsE-"LadyI ILL.,"
I1NolI OPERA A-HoUsE--"Bl Beard"
oRPHEUM-High-ClassV Vaudeville.
1koFER's ALcA7AR.-"My Son-in-Law."
=, ~. hE EA1SDiToRIuM--Corner of Jones and Eddy
siTeets-Prof d. NJ. Briston's Eoues- Curriculum
ROSE SHow-At Palace Hotel maple and Mar.
Die hails), Thursday, April so.
MIACpoNoUGH THEATER (Oakland)-Peter F.
nalIey IN The Night Clerk' tonight Rivarde
the sreat spanish violinist, Wednesday evening
MARK HOPKINS INSTITUTE OF ART-Spring
exhibition OF Paintings.
ances. W eAio1ih-
h,sI, SHOOT THE CHUTEs-Daily at Haight street. one
BAY DISTRICT TRACK-Races to-day.
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Two conversions were registered in this
fashion at the Chinatown station yester-
day. Captain Jackson says that the con.
verts are undoubtedly sincere.
So much has the station attracted the
sightseers of Chinatown that it has been
found necessary to place a guard at the
door, who forbids the entrance OF any but
soldiers Of the army and Cinnamon, as
the station directs its undivided attention
to the redemption CT the heather. OF all
the converts not one has been regularly
sworn into the army as yet. A certain
period of probation is necessary before
that ceremony takes place. On that date.
which is some two months remote, how
ever, there will probably be an exciting
time in Chinatown.
The services are held in both English
and Chinese. Neither Captain Jackson nor
Lieutenant Jones knows anything of the
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MRS. JoHNs0N's CONDITION.
The Victim of the Electric Car Is Very
Low.

The Victim of the Electric Car Is Very
Low.
Mrs. V. n. Johnson, wife OF Special PEN
sion Examiner Johnson, who was so
badly mangled by Turk-street electric
car on Friday, is still in very precarious
condition. Col. Johnson was seen at his
residence, 6l2 Van Ness avenue, last even
ing. he said his wife was suffering ex-
tremely from the shock to her nervous
system anc the reaction that always fol-
lows such severe injuries 10 the physical
system. Mrs. Johnson's injuries consist
OF fracture of the femur, an injury to the
right knee and bad contusions about the
head, face and hands. Colonel Johnson is
deeply distressed, and stated that what
the result of the shock and reaction will
be is beyond human knowledge or con-
lecture. He hopes for the best and tears
the worst.
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AUCTION SALES

BY L n. BURD-This day, April 27 furnitnre at
1905 Golden Gate ave-, at II O'Clock
BY j. c. MuTHER-This day, a pril 81 restaur-
ant, at 733 Market ST., at O'Clock
by : SAscH-Ihis day (Monday), Restaurant,
at 6l7-61s Montgomery ST., at 10 A. n and Fnrni,
ture, etc, at Sl9-S2l sutter ST., at IL o'clock.
BY FRANK Observation-Disclosures Anri,
29, furniture, at T03 Sutter ST.
BY kILLIP Co.-Thursday, April 30, Horses
at salesyard corner Van Ness avenue and Market
St, at IL A. n.
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La BELINFANTE's FAREWELL.
The Blind Prima Donna Has Consented
to Give Two Concerts.


to Give Two Concerts,
In compliance with many urgent re-
quests, Signorina Estrella Belinfante. the
beautiful blind prima donna, has con-
sented to give two two farewell concerts
before her departure for the East, en- route
for Italy. The charm of this singers
voice and style is undoubted, and com
bined with the as sociatlon of her sad be-
reavement, cannot fail to create a Juror
as her genius becomes known.
The signorina will be assisted by Herr
Mollenhauer and other brilliant talent at
both concerts. One will be given at
Beethoven Hall on Saturday next, the
2nd inst, and the other on Sunday,
the Bird inst, at Bersaglieri Hall. The
signorina has been especially drawn to her
own people in this City, and this last con-
cert is peculiar tribute TO their mutual
admiration and affection.
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THE CONVERSION
Of WONG LUNG.
Sunday Scene at the China
town Salvation Army
Station.
BAND OF HEATKENDOM.
How One Backslider Was Led
Into the Saving Fold
Again.
CHINESE MARY rs ALL ALONE
The Only Celestial Woman in the
Army in All the
World.
CHINESE MARY Is ALL ALONE

Wong Lung had been on his knees for
half an hour last evening surrounded by
the detachment of Salvation Army sol
diers, who were pleading with him to de-
nounce the gods of his fathers-the i'm
ages of wood and stone of the heathens-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

At the Baldwin Theater Richard Mans
field is to appear this evening as Baron
Chevrial in the startling play entitled "a
Partisan Romance" He will be sup
ported by Miss Beatrice Cameron in the
character of Rosa.
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TYPOS MEET.
Two Recent Decisions of President Pres.
cott Not EagorabIy Received.

Two Recent Decisions of President Pres
cott Not Fagorably Received.
The regular monthly meeting of San
Francisco Typographical Union 81 was
called to order in Skiels building at {
O. clock yesterday afternoon by President
J. ]. Calvin.
The cemetery committee reported prog.
ress on Improvement of the unions plat
in Laurel Hill Cemetery, and asked for a
further appropriation Of 500, which was
granted. The plat is now one of the hand.
soonest IN the metropolis.
The sum of $1,000 having been expended
from the travelling fund, it was ordered
closed.
Two recent decisions of President Pres.
colt of the I. T. U. were not very fayorably
received, and it was decided to appeal both
questions to the executive council. whose
decision will be final.
After reports from various standing and
special committees, the meeting adjourned,
Iron has for ages been a favorite medi.
cine Over 100 different nreparof;on. oi
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

Roland Reed is to continue in stage
politics this evening at the California
Theater. The play in which he and Isa-
dore Rush appeared during the past week,
1.-THE Politician" has proved a great
success.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

A play with a military tinge is to
be presented at the Grand Opera-house
this evening. It is entitled "Lady Lii"
and is founded on incidents of the Austro-
Prussian war of thirty years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

In 1888 the Supreme Court of Massachu-
setts declared that the clause in the con-
stitution ''all men are created free and
equal was bar to the existence OF slavery
in that commonwealth.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

An attraction that drew well in this
City, "The Night Clerk" is to be pre-
sented to the patrons of the Macdonough
Theater in Oakland tonight by the Peter
It. Daley Company.
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AT THE THEATERS.
The Attractions That Are to Be offered
to the Patrons of the Various
Places of Amusement.

William II. Keith, the California barry
tone, is to appear tonight at the Colum bia
to assist Rivarde, the Franco-Spanish vio-
linist, who is to make his debut at this
house. A fine programme has been pre-
Dared
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MY Son-in-Law" by Leonard Grover is
the title of the play to be offered at
Growers Alcazar this evening, with Mrs.
Auzerais Hoyte in the character of Mrs.
Bisbon, the romantic wife. 1t is an anus
ing play
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

There will be a horse show at the New
Auditorium this evening. Professor M
D. Bristol will introduce to the audience
thirty trick horses, some of which have
attracted a great deal of attention in
Eurape
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

But few attractions that have been
placed on the boards of the Orpheum
Music Hall have given more satisfaction
to the patrons than the Trans Oceanic
Company. This company, with the mid.
gets, appears tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

'Blue Beard is to remain on tn,
boards at the Tivoli Opera-house thi.
evening. The new songs and localisms il
the second edition OF the operatic bur
lesque. which are bright, have made {
decided hit.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

Iron has for ages been a favorite rnedi-
iron are known to the medical chemists.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
Glass Collins.

Local undertakers are interested in
the proposition of an Indiana company
to manufacture glass collins on large
scale George F. Kimball, the plate
glass manufacturer, states that the idea
is entirely practicable, and that collins
can be made from glass much more
cheaply than from wood. Mr.. Kimball
thought that such collins could be con-
structed in the cheaper grades for not
more than so cents running foot. COT
fins made from glass would be much
more durable than metallic Baskets, and
their extreme cheapncss would cause
their adoption extensively in cases where
death is due to contagious diseases, in
which the law requires Theoretically
sealed casket. A new method of manu-
featuring glass whereby it is made to re-
semble wood will enable the manufac-
turer to lend infinite variety to his prod
uct.-Chicago Chronicle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

Customer-I'm half sorry I bought
that necktie now. It's too loud.
Salesman-Let me sell you muffier.
.--5 X. e Co Monthly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

Since succeeding the abovc-named firm
whose entire stock, fixtures and good will we
have purchased, we have remodeled the cele-
brated Braddock Distillery in all It's APP
purtenances, until it now stands without a
rival as one of the most complete plants in
the United States for the manufacture of a
perfectly pure all-rye Whiskey for medicinal
or other purposes free from fllsel or other
poisonous oils SO frequently found in less
reliable goods.
We have testimonials from leading phys
icians IN all parts of the country commencing
the Braddock for its medicinal properties.
Among the latest is one from Professor
}. III. Mallet, the distinguished chemist of
the University of Virginia, who, at our re
quest, made very careful analysis of it, and
writes as follows
THE sample of Braddock sent me upon
analysis contains no sulphates nor heavy
metals such as copper lead or zinc, and APP
pears to be a sound genuine whiskey, free
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
Don't Stop Tobacco
How to Cure Yourself While USING It.

lTHE tobacco habit grows on a man until
L his nervous system is seriously affected,
impairng health, comfort and happiness
To quit suddenly is too severe a shock to the
system, as tobacco to an inveterate user be-
comes stimulant that his system continually
Graves. "BacO euro" is a scientific cure for
the tobacco habit i'll all its forms, carefully
compounded after the formula of an eminent
Berlin physician who has used it in his pri-
vate practice since 1872 without failure. 1t
is purely vegetable and guaranteed perfectly
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want while taking "BacoCuro" 1t will
notify you when to stop. We give written
guarantee to cure permanently any case with
three boxes or refund the money with 10 per
cent. interest "BacO-Curo" is not subst-
tute, but cure that cures without the aid of
will power and with no inconvenience. 1t
leaves the system as pure and free from
nicotine as the day you took your first chew
or smoke.
From hundreds of testimonials, the orig
inals Of which are on file and open to inspec-
ton, the following is presented
CLAYTON. NEVADA Co., ARK, Jan. %, 1895.
EUREKA CHEMICAL d MFG. Co., LA CROSSE,
WIs.-GENTLEMEN-For forty years | used
tobacco in all its forms. For twenty-five
years of that time was great sufferer from
general debility and heart disease. For fit-
teen years tried to quit. but couldn't. l
took various remedies, among others MOTTO
bac," "The Indian Tobacco Antidote"
double Chloride of Gold" etc but none of
them did me the least bit of good Finally,
however, l purchased box of your "Baco-
Curo' and it has entirely cured me of the
habit in all its forms, and have increased
thirty pounds in weight and am relieved
from all the numerous aches and pains of
body and mind. | could write quire of
paper upon my changed feelings and con-
| dition. Yours respectfully,
P. H. MARBURY,
Pastor c. p. Church, Clayton, Ark
Sold by all druggists at 81 per box; three
boxes Uhirty days treatment) $3.50, with
iron-cad written guarantee, or sent direct
upon receipt of price. Write for booklet and
proofs.
EUREKA CHEMICAL e. MFG. CO.,
La Crosse, Wis, and Boston, Mass.
! April 4-6m
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

tain spring water. The medicinal properties
of this whiskey are wonderful
In this connection well-known historical
writer who has been using our Barley Malt,
writes as follows:
'The Malt Whiskey l have used for my
own pulmonary troubles and an indigestion
that seems to be sympathetic Great relief,
more regular sleep and healthier digestion
are the results. My cough is so per cent.
better and my rest at night is unbroken by
unpleasant efforts to expectorate Never,
while life lasts, will l cease to remember
its magical effect. No sick room should be
without it."
We ask for a trial order, feeling confident
our goods will please you. Together with
our celebrated Braddock we carry in stock
all kinds Of foreign and domestic Wines,
Brandies, Gins, RUNS, etc. In fact, every
thing pertaining to well stocked family
liquor store. All orders receive prompt and
careful attention.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
THE BLUEFISH BRIGADE.
What Happens When the Blues Make a
Charge Upon the Menhaden.

"When menhaden or herring are driv-
en- upon the beach by bluefsh, as they
often are, so that they can be carried off
by the cartload," said fisherman,
there is very seldom found among them
one of their pursuers, and if one is found
it is likely to be a fish that is diseased
or that has been hurt in some way. The
bluetish follows to the very verge Of the
water, but there it stops, and it is SO
close as it is, 1t still easily keeps clear
of the land. The menhaden or herring
are no mean swimmers. They could
come as close and keep off the shore as
easily as the bluefish do, but not when
the bluef1sh are after them. Then they
are like men pursued to the edge of O
precipice. 1t is almost certain death to
jump, but they must do that Or turn
and take the chances of breaking
through the pursuing line
when the bluefish-there may be
5000 or 4, 900 Of them together-sight
a school of menhaden, they go for it
like brigade of heavy cavalry, cutting
and slashing, swapping and biting,
right and left The menhaden are SIM
ply ovcrborne by superior weight, and
there is nothing for them to do but flee.
If they are driven toward the shore, the
land is to them what the precipice
would be to the man. They must take
it or they must turn and try to fight
their way through. Many do turn and
try to swim under or over or around
the savage bluefish, and some escape in
this way, and some are snapped up and
some are manned and then cast ashore,
and many of them, crowding together,
are so closely pressed that they are prac-
tically forced ashore.
Sometimes fish that are not cast up
very far flop down into the water again.
A high wave may set some free. A fish
thus liberated may find its fins SO dam
aged that it can't swim, and it is cast
up again. Weakened by it's rough expo
rience, it may fall a prey to some Of the
bluefish yet lingering off shore. 1t may
escape New York Sun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

from all deleterious foreign substances and
free to a more than usual extent from anylic
alcohol"
Ask any physician his opinion of this
analysis.
We take great pleasure in recommending the
Braddock Pure Rye to all seeking or desiring
to obtain an absolutely pure rye whiskey as a
beverage or for medicinal uses. Ask your
dealer for it; don't be induced to take some
thing else. If he does not keep it, order di-
rectly from us.
prominent physician of Macon, Ga,
writing us a few weeks ago, says:
I'm point of purity, flavor strength and
delicate tone, | have never seen your Brad
dock Pure Rye equaled and shall take great
pleasure in recommending it to my sick"
To those who are so unfortunate as to be
sufferers from indigestion, dyspepsia, or any
pulmonary trouble we beg to recommend
our own Braddock Pure Barley Malt, dis
titled from Canadian Barley Malt and noun
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
USES OF COLLEGE TRAINING.
Not to Make Experts, but to Fit Men For
Large, Intelligent Work.

Not to Make Experts, but to Fit Men For
Large, Intelligent Work.
lit is not entirely safe to claim that
every kind Of success, even Of legitimate
success, will be promoted by college
training, writes Rev. Charles H. Park
hurst, d. D., in The Ladies' Home Jour
nal. eff had boy for whom it was
my supreme ambition that he should be-
come rich, / should not send him to col
lege. So far from helping his prospects
in that direction it would probably dam
age them. Money making is trick
The easy acquisition Of it is a knack. 1t
involves the condensation of interest
and faculty along particular line, and
that a narrow line. There is nothing to
hinder very small man from being q
very wealthy one. Shrewdness does not
imply bigmindedness 1 might say
with good deal of assurance that it
implies the contrary. And shrewdness
has more than anything else to do with
the acquisition of gain.
"There are a great many things that
can be best done by the man who does
not know too much, or, at least, by the
man whose intelligence is concentrated
at single point or along single line
The mechanic who has come to be
known among US as the wizard would,
perhaps, have been more of man if he
had gone to Harvard, but it would prob
ably have spoiled him as q wizard.
Genius is presumably always q species
Of mania, and liable, therefore, to be-
come something very ordinary if suo-
cessfully subjected to the processes of
the asylum. They had better be kept
away from college if the design is to
make them experts. College will be able
to give them q character Of all round
ness, but knife cannot be round and
sharp at the same time; neither can a
boy.
IF we are going to do large, intelli-
gent work, the prime condition is the
possession of an intellect trained and
stocked in the same general and COM
prehensive way. College training is
simply the process of intellectually get
ting ready, not getting ready for this,
that or the other specific mental service,
but simply getting ready - planting
down broad foundation Of preliminary
big enough to support any breadth Or
height Of superstructure that there may
be need or opportunity to put upon it.
The college course and the requisite
preparatory training cost about seven
years of the best and most possible peri
cd of mans life. But if young man
hopes to do Il large, solid work in the
world, work in which intelligence of
broad kind is to play any considerable
part, and there is no antecedent obsta-
Gle in the way, he makes an irreversi-
BILE mistake if he considers seven years
too much to pay for liberal education. 4"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
Special Notice.

Special Notice.
T AM prepared to furnish ICE-CREAM
l. of the best quality on due notice in guam
titles from a quart up to fifty gallons at the
lowest prices. Will be glad to receive orders
to supply parties, entertainments, picnics, etc.
Also, Carpet Weaving a speciality. Salts
faction guaranteed in all respects.
J. G. MERRBACH,
Feb 22-1yl East Main ST., Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
III Office.

A LII persons are hereby warned against
~ shooting, or trespassins for the purpose
of shooting, on the meadows, pastures or
cleared lands of the Consolidation Coal Com
pany except the rifle range of the Frostburg
Rifle Association.
Persons disregarding this notice will be
prosecuted. Il. s. RANDOLPH,
March 81 Mining Superintendent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

"Horatio," whispered the heroine,
1.-THE villain still pursues us.
"Ha" exclaimed the lover. "But
fear not. Seest thou the ravine that in
tervenes between rs and him?'
Yes, Horatio-but the bridge. He
can cross yon bridge at bound''
Fear not, l say. He has got to stop
in the middle of the bridge and do a
song and dance. Courage !''-Detroit
Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
a Story of VOltaire.

One day when D'Alembert and Con-
dorcet were dining with Voltaire, they
proposed to converse on atheism, but
Voltaire stopped them at once. "Wait,"
said he, till my servants have with
drawn. do not wish to have my throat
eut tonight. &c. B. Chocver
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18

The shawls of cashmere are made be-
tween Hindustan and Tibet, from the
wool Of the camel, Willie their sheep
also produce fine white silky WOOL The
whole population is engaged in propar-
ing the thread and weaving these ar
ieles fer commerce.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-07-18
A Lesson In Punctuation,

Professor in English (to young many
How would you punctuate the follow
ing: "The beautiful girl, for such was
she, was passing down the street,"
Student--I think, professor, would
make dash after the beautiful girl
Strand Magazine.