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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
the elevated flooring of the altar, was dec
Grated with purple and gold.

the elevated flooring of the altar, was dec
GRATED with purple and gold.
Within the sanctuary reserve were seated
the energetic young pastor, Paul F.
Branke, and his assistants, the Revs. J.
Hosta, j. Mangold, J. Endter and A.
Janke. The Rev. Mr.. Branke conducted
the service. and performed the dedicatory
ceremony, assisted by the clergymen men,
toned. Afterward Mr.. Branke preached
q sermon, which was listened to atten-
lively by the congregation.
AT O'Clock there were twelve pretty
bright-looking little folks on hand. They
were clad in the whitest of robes and were
accompanied by their parents and two
sponsors for each. In all there was an as
semblage of sixty interested persons, who
under the protection of their God the souls
OF those twelve little innocent ones
The presence OF both parents at the GER
emony of baptism in the "Landeskirche"
is obligatory, according 20 the canons of
that church. The ceremony of christening
differs in no essential way from the form
OF the English Episcopal church. After
being sprinkled and uttering infsntlle pro-
testations against an uEsolicitated cold
water reception the babes were carefully
and tenderly wrapped up in their warm
covering and taken home.
During the evening service short SER
mons were preached by the Revs. Man
gold, Endter and Janke. Thus was the
little 'Landeskirche'' planted on the
northern border of the Mission Dolores
and upon the site so long occupied by the
only "Nobby," who controlled the desti-
MES of so many of the unfortunate men
for the shortest fraction of calendar
month
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Life Of the Celebrated Sporting
Man at a Very Low
Ebb.
HIS PICTURESQUE CAREER.
Something of the History of Man
Who Had Been Identified With
the Bret Hartean Era.

The life of Colonel William P. Barnes,
one OF the best known old-time sporting
men OF the State. is at very low ebb. At
his residence On Geary street the end has
been expected for several days.
William P. Barnes has wife, the sister
OF Mrs. John H. Wise, wife of the Collector
of Customs at this port. He also has an
only child, Mrs. Bessie Franklin. His
only living brother is DR.. Barnes of Ukiah,
and his nephew is the Hon. Thomas L.
Carothers OF the same city. He has also
two nieces, one the wife of James Stevens
and the other the wife of Superior Judge
Alexander of Salinas.
He is native of Indiana and in 1849 he
came to California and settled with his
mother and father in the neighborhood of
what is now known as Petaluma.
During the days when the Mormons
were making trouble through Illinois and
Iowa, Barnes, who was but mere boy, en-
gagged In the army sent out to do them
oattle. The same spirit he showed then
has always followed him. and he has been
regarded as man who, although not ag-
gresslve, could not be made to retreat
step when he believed he was right. This
feature had many opportunities to develop
IN the early days of California, when each
man had to rely on his own mettle for
protection.
Bill Barnes became a member of the
Pioneers OF California when that society
was first organized, and has been one of
It's shining members ever since. His as
soclates have always been men most prom
lnent IN social, business and political life,
but he, with the grit and determination
he has always shown, held on until he
saw them one by one pass to the great be-
yond.
Colonel Barnes, as he was usually ad-
dressed, was of sporty turn of mind, like
nearly all other men who came to the new
Ell Dorado in the days when the necessaries
of life were paid for in gold dust. He was
great friend of Bill.Briggs, who was, be-
yond doubt, the most picturesque char
acter. as sport, that ever sat behind a
layout Barnes began as a protege of
Briggs, and subsequently they became
partners.
Aside from his many silent charities,
which he has always attended to, directly
or indirectly, even to his last illness, he
will be remembered by his fellow pioneers
as the one who inaugurated the bullshead
breakfast outings in this State. Each
year, until his health failed, it was he who
headed the table and did the carving at
the reunions of the Society of Old Friends,
OF which he was a leading member.
AT one time Colonel Barnes entered
politics. 1t was in the days when Napo-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
CARTRIDGE ON A CARTRAcK
Policeman Galway Finds One on Nc
Ailister Street, Near Market.


A deadly forty-five-caliber cartridge
similar to those used in the old Spring
held army rifle was found tied to one of
the rails of the McAllister-street car line
near Market street, Saturday morning by
Policeman Galway of the Southern police
station squad. If the cartridge had been
allowed to remain in its dangerous posi-
ton few minutes longer it would have
Deen struck by an approaching car and in
ali probability would have exploded. Ow
ing to the large crowd of people who
nightly frequent that portion of the City
II Is DIFFICULT to foretell just what the re-
suit would have been in case the explosion
had occurred.
Policeman Galway took his find with
nm 10 the station and reported the matter
to Lieutenant Hanna, who is trying to To-.
ta.e eau !! Inc wretch who SO deliberately placed
the lives OF unsuspecting pedestrians in
jeopardy. A number of men who have
places aces OF business near the spot where the
ttiar.flage tin was located have been cues
toned, but so far no one has been found
VINO saw the reckless deed committed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Sorrowful Ending of What Was
Expected to Be an Enjoy.
able Evening.
wELL.KNowN GERMAN CITIZEN
William F. Muhlner Dies Suddenly at
the Formal Opening of the
Turn Verein Bar.

A tragic scene occurred at the Turn
Verein Hall, 323 Turk street. last night,
which broke up a gathering that promised
to be one of the merriest in the history OF
the organization.
The barroom attached TO the hall has
been in preparation for formal opening
for some time. 1t has been fitted up with
out regard to cost, and the proprietor.
Adam Brehm invited about 100 members
of the organization to be present at the
formal opening last night.
They all responded, and were in the
midst of their enjoyment when William
F. Muhlner, one of the most prominent
members, entered. He was dazzled with
the glare of the electric lights, and, rails
ing his hands, he walked toward the bar
with smile on his face to congratulate
the proprietor.
AS the old man stood for an instant in
front of the bar, while friends crowded
round him. his face turned CHASTITY pale
and throwing his arms upward he sank to
the floor with a stihed moan. DIR. Rhine
was present and rushed forward, and to
his horror found that the old gentleman
was dead.
The guests were stricken dumb with sor-
row and astonlshment as they gathered
round the lifcless form of THEFT old friend,
Word was sent to his relatives at 80 Fell
street and the body was taken there, while
the guests sorrowfully took their depart
ure from the barroom, where they had ex-
pected to pass pleasant evening.
Mr.. Muhlner had for years a shoestorea at
$50 Post street and lived at so Fell street.
He was a member of the Grand Army and
belonged to nearly ali the German organi-
cations in the City. He always took an
active interest in the Turn Verein and was
one of its prominent members
The cause of his sudden death was heart
disease.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
The Little Landeskirche," on
Howard Street, Duly Dedi-
Gated Yesterday.
THE TASTEFUL DECORATIONS.
Parents and Sponsors Attend to Sol.
emnize an Important Ceremony in
the History of the Church.

The interior of st. Paul's Lutheran
Evangelical Landeskirche, with its taste
full decorations of flowers, ferns and ever
green's: with its bright new carpet and
furnishings and its well-dressed congrega-
ton. in which were fair quota of pretty
spring bonnets and gowns, presented a
pleasing picture yesterday morning at the
hour set for worship.
The altar was dressed in spotless white
and the pulpit, which stands to the left of
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

young and growing generation. Protec-
ton and defense should not be the aim of
government it should be the instilIing of
culture into every man and woman.
when we legislate we make one law
for character and a hundred for pocket.
But when we reach the proper state all this
will be reversed. Then one hundred laws
will be made for character and one for
greed. Why is this so? 1t is that the very
heart of the people throb at the mere jingle
of money"
Then followed disquisition on the evils
the pursuit and requirement of wealth.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
STEALING NEWSPAPERS.
A Colored Boy Caught in the Act by a
Carrier.

n SolOreu hoy CaughG IN the ACT by
Carrier.
Residents on Jones street between sutter
and Bush have been recently missing
their morning papers. G. w. Martin, a
carrier, marked two papers and lay in
hiding for the thief yesterday morning.
A colored boy came along and Martin
saw him pick up the papers and walk
away with them. He promptly captured
him and took him to the Central Police
Station. There were found upon him a
marked copy of the Examiner and
Chronicle and several copies of The CALL.
Policeman Joy took him across to the
City Prison and two charges of petty
larceny were booked against him. He
gave his name as Simmons Terrence, Is
years of age, native of North Carolina.
Terrence said he sells THE CALL, and Just
picked up the other two papers as he
wanted to see something that was in
them,
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Rheumatism.

PASADENA, Cal, March IA, 90.
DIR. A. 7. SANDEN-Dear Sir: l bought one
OF your Electric Belts for Rheumatism, which
came on by severe pains in the back and kid
neys and spread to my feet, which were so bad
that l could not put my shoes on. found re-
Lief as soon as applied the Belt, and slept
better the first night | wore it than had for
two months. l used the Belt six weeks and
am now cured and as well as any man of my
age, 62 years. l can recommend the Belt as
being the only cure for lame back and Rheu-
matlsm. Yours truly, WILLIAM WALKER,
No. 8 Plant Block Pasadena Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Found Dead in His Room

1ohn Bruckner, whose age and occupation
are Ire unknown, was found dead in his room at
log howard street Saturday evening. Judg.
,vss ia6in ene appearance of the room Bruckner
LEAR LEAR aisease, and fell dead on the floor. The
W1aoner Wassa as notified, and Deputy OiBrien and
Wornrag smith removed the remains to the
" ascertain the exact cause OF death.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Found a Human Ear.

an ear bearing evidence of having been re-
10y severed from human body was found
IN nave a vacant lot at the corner of Twelfth and
o. oMsIo sio streets by Harry Russell, who resides
hhIussell, hIl who is only II years of age, carried
was uts g1uesome find to police station, and it
sre ~as et sen. NJ 70 the Morgue The Morgue officials
The Il u. she opinion that the ear was thrown in
lne LOT by medical students.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Sierra Club Election.

At the annual meeting of the Sierra Club the
following members were elected directors for
the ensuing year: Professor C. B. Bradley.
Professor George Davidson, Professor David
Starr Jordan, Professor Joseph LIE Conte, Elliott
McAllister, John Muir Warren Olney, Pro.
fessorJ II. Senger, Professor ]. NJ. Stillman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

cense, and the solid golden candlestick.
Outside of this holy place, in the taberna-
Gle court, were the braZen altar for sacri-
fees, and the brazen laver for washing,
which we are to study to-day"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Cure Your Back.

Cure your back and you cure the source
of all your other ailments. DR.. Sanden's
Electric Belt will cure you. Try it. Book
with full information and prices, free.
SANDEN ELECTRIC CO.,
$50 Market street, opposite Palace Hotel, San
Franci SEQ, Cal. Office hours, 8 A. n to $50
p M; Sunday, 10 TO I. Los A ngeles office. 2O4
South Broadway; Portland, Or. 25S Washing
ton street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

Satisfaction in a Japanese theater IS
proclaimed by shouting out the name of
the actor or by the words, "Ten riyov'
"One thousand riyo!"-a riyo is yen q
silver coin worth about three shillings-
expressive of the cash value of the actor
in the estimation of the crier.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Attempt at Burglary.

Two men were seen by Policeman Mangan
Yesterday afternoon trying to break the lock
OH q Darn door on Grove street, between Scott
ana DeVlsadero. He made for them and they
ran, he overlook one of them and sent HIM
In the patrol wagon to the City Prison, where
cnarge OF attempt at burglary was entered
against him. He gave the name of John Ables
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

The spider produces silk of fair quail
ity, but the difficulty of rearing spiders and
the small quantity Of product from each
insect has caused the abandonment of all
efforts to produce spider silk.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
1t Reaches
The Spot!

NINE-TENTHs OF THE AILMENTS
~ which men have can be traced to their
foundation at the small of the back. All
Of the important nerves center there, and
that is the spot through which the cleo
trio current from DR.. Sanden's Electric
Belt takes its course to reach the weak
ened parts. While you sleep ct night it
feeds the famished nerves and cures Kid
ney and Liver Troubles, Rheumatism,
Lame Back, Indigestion, Sleeplessness.
Varicocele and all weakness of men and
women.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
PERSONAL.

Hon. John G. Grady, native Of East-
port. but now resident of Philadel-
phia. at the recent election, received
practically unanimous support for his ra
turn to the Senate Of Pennsylvania. and
according to the Philadelphia Times !,
the reoipisnt of rare political honor.
The Times says that Senator John G.
Grady's reelection makes him the
father OF the upper house of the State
legislature. At the close of his mex,
term he will have served longer in that
body than any other Senator in the his
tory of the State.'
DE-. Bred W. Huntington. Deering ave
nue., the veterinary surgeon, has gone
to London, Ont, for few days on bust
ness connected with his duties as United
States cattle inspector at the port Of
Portland.
Mrs. Ayers. wife Of Rev.W. s. Ayers
Is quite ill and has been threatened
with pneumonia.
Chief Engin eer Eldridge and Council
man Pine have gone to Providence, r.
l., on official business.
Or. n. I. S. Harris, of Fort Preble,
acted as best man, and Lieutenant How
ard as an usher at the wedding iii Ros-
ton ON Thursday of NJ las Harriet Osgood
ard Captain Paul ClendeniD, Assistant
Surgeon in the United States Army. 1t
was distinotively an army wedding in an
army family, for Mrs. Clendenin is the
eldest daughter Of Captain Henry B.
Osgood, US. A., and the sister of Major
"Win" Osgood, now in command OF
Gen. Gomez's artillery.
Albert G. Cobb, ESQ.,, of Minneapo-
lis arrived In town this week, and is
visiting his father Col. John c. Cobb, 20
Danforth street.
The following were the arrivals az the
Falmouth hotel yesterday: M. and Mrs.
F. L. Dennison, Bangor; In. Williams;
Island Pond; F. Fl. Noyes. Norway. CT.
Walker Lewiston, Hon. Geo. D. Bisbee,
Rumford Falls; @. F. Normand. Provi.
denoe; @. K. Hntchins, Lowell; E. E.
Frye, E. A. Philbriok, d. S. CLARK, f.
Wood, j. P. Brown. Boston; +. j.
Brakeman, E. Black, I. Cozens, G. G.
Davis, T.. e. Emerson. H. Abraham, A.
W. Clark, Thos. Dwyer. A. W. Cook,
A. Crusins. New York.
Among the prominent arrivals at the
Preble are: Fred A. Hastings, Henry
Ellis, GIN. Chase, Boston; E. R.Knight,
John T. Tank. Providence; S. M. Bird,
". I. Cobb, W. S. White, Rockland;
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Fox If Conroy
q Fox Co; E. M. Walker, Bethel; S,
E. Conner, Bangor Daily News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
THE CRYSTAL MAZE.
Wonderful Place Where You Are
Strangely Multiplied.

The original Crystal Maze 40 long Eex-
hibited in Boston and other points of the
West is now in this city under the same
management. The store No. APO Con-
gress street has been arranged for the
purpose and yesterday was the opening
day. The space occupied by the Maze
equals that of large drawing-room or
16 by 40 feet, making $40 square feet.
There are 50 pillars, Indirectly reflected
1O2 times each, make 6, 1874 pillars. In
three mirrors, at three different points,
one sees ones self crossing ones self
fourteen times. In one mirror ons can
see all of the passageways Of the maze in
a direct line. Tho Mystic Statue is seen
from eleven points and in as many
mirrors
The Maze wherever conducted is a
favorite diversion for ladies and children
who can at all times visit it with perfect
safety without escort The Maze was
visited by a large number of our citizens
yesterday, all of whom seemed pleased
with their visit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
Brief IoTTIN0s.

At noon the committee on lights held
special meeting to examine the new
electric light contract which has just
been drafted by City Solicitor Chap
man.
The medal donated by Corporal Jeffrey
of the Portland Light Infantry, was an
nounced at the meeting Thursday eve
ming to Corporal Lidback. This medal
WAS for the two highest scores made at
200, 800 and 500 yards during the past
season.
Munjoy Lodge, No. 6, K. of p, will
work the Second Rank Monday evening.
The Portland Railroad Company had
one Of their snow plows out yesterday,
and was reminder TIC those who saw it
that winter is coming.
No cases of contagious diseases were re-
corded yesterday. On Thursday two cases
of scarlet fever were reported, one in the
Starnird family at No. North street
and the other Florence Manchester OF the
Deaf school who is in the isolation ward
of the Greedy Hospital.
The street commissioner is at work
putting in the brick sidewalk on the
right hand side of Congress street from
Union Station to Libby Corner. When
this is done there will be continuous
brick sidewalk from Munjoy Hill to
Libbytown.
The Portland Gun club will have an
all day shoot Thanksgiving day. There
will bs sweepstakes and rs bird match
for gold medal
The Portage Lake LuIn Der Company
has been organized at Cumberland for
the purpose of carrying on the business
Of cutting, manufacturing and dealing
in all kinds of lumber, with S25, 01o
G ita stock of which IS, 300 is paid in.
The officers are: President, Alexander
I. Laughlins treasurer, Charles o. Has
kell.
The Mutual Improvement Club will
meet Monday. November 23rd, with
a rs. Dyer, 30 Hampshire street. Roll
call will be answered from the fourth
and fifth chapters of the manual.
The city marshal pu blishes In an othe
column the law in regard to defacing
uuAiuiuBs. IL Nlby Save bfOuDlo II some
persons will read it.
The Y. M. G. A. Praying Band will
lead the Sunday evening service at the
NJ. E. church, Knightville, tomorrow
evening at O'Clock.
There will be meeting of the past
chancellors association Monday evening
at Grand Lodge hall.
Mr.. R. A. Jordan, general secretary
of tho Bangor Young Mems Christian
Association, is in the city and will ad
dress the Mems meeting inEY. NJ. G. A.
hall tomorrow Mt 4.30 p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
A TERRIBLE NIGHT.
Hard Experience Of Schooner Carrie
I. Rodgers.

Caught in a Gale Off Two Bush Island
aud Lost Her Mainmast-Captain
Chadwick the skipper of the Vessel
Says Twas the Worst Night He Ever
Passed.
Captain James o. Chadwi of the
lobster smack Carrie 7. Rodgers, is a
man with years of experience in almost
every kind of vessel along the Maine
coast, and has seen many heavy gale
and rough sea, but he says that he never
again wants to pass through such night
as that of Wednesday WAS to him.
Captain Chadwick arrived here yesterday
morning in his little schooner which had
lost her mainmast and had her snils
badly torn in Wednesdays storm. The
skipper of the Carrie T. Rodgers and his
crew of one man were badly used up by
their terrible experience and Capt.
Chadwick, himself had lame and
severely bruised back as result of in
jnries received while trying to clear
away the wreck of the ;nainmast after 1t
had gone by the board.
Captain Chadwick sailed from some of
the ports in Penobscot bay on Wednes-
day with fare of $500 Holsters. Every
thing went we'll until sunset, when the
schooner was off Two Bush island.
There the gale struck the little vessel
and the rough sea made things very live
~ for the Rodgers as we'll as her skipper
and Grew. But like many other fisher
mon Capt. Chadwick does not like to
loose sail until he has to, and IL requires
considerable mind to convince him it is
necessary to take in any canvass. but
for all that he was finally obliged to
reef and then to double reef SO furious
grew the gale. At last the seas became
SO rough and the wind 30 fierce that
Captain Chadwick decided to run under
the lee of some island and anchor for the
night. But this was easier planned than
executed. The sea grew rougher, the
wind fiercer and suddenly the mainmast
snapped short off righu at the deck.
This, Of course threw the vessel up into
the wind and as every other sea
broke entirely over the staunch little
vessel, Captain Chadwick and his men
were in danger of being washed over
board. The wreck of the mainnast had
to be cleared away and it took long
tilEe to do this. Finally the schooner
was run into more sheltered position
behind an island, and the anchor let 60.
The vessel was In o thick fog, the sea
was rough, and it was one Of the worst
rights Captain Chadwick says he has
ever experisno When day dawned
Captain Chadwick and his companions
were we'll nigh exhausted from their
vigil, as neither Of them had dared to
go to sleep during the night. Early in
the morning the Burnt Island life saving
crew came alongside the Rodgers and
Captain Chadwick says they rendered
valuable assistance in clearing away the
wreck Of the mainmast and fitting the
Rodgers up SO she could continue on her
voyage to Portland. Captain Chadwick
seemed to think he had been extremely
lucky in snvingshis stauch little schoon-
er from being wrecked.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
A Maine Man.

Edwin E. Brown was uhs sub treasurer
of the Republican national committee
during the campaign just closed andAis
just at present. winding up the business
Of Chicago headquarters. He was born
in Auburn. Maine, January 20, 1868. He
is president and owner of brown Bros.
Manufacturing Co., which company was
established at Chicago by his father, Ed
win Lee Brown, in 1860. Eand is also a
director and secretary Of the Northwes-
tern GINS Light and Coke Co., ana di.
director and secretary of the Country
Club, bothsof Evanston. He was married
at Sarah B. Vowel Of Chicago. Septem-
her 10, 1886. Their beautiful home.
"Windiknowe, is situated on the lake
shore, ut Evanston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
Man Slightly Injured at Grand Trunk

Man Slightly Injured at Grand Trunk.
Yesterday afternoon a Swede named
Johnson, employed by the Grand Trunk
railroad was quite seriously injured
while at work moving a building on tine
Grand Trunk wharf. johnson was hold
ing block In position by means of a
the aFowbar few up, striking johnson in
the groin. The man was at first thought
TO he killed outright, but was later
found to be only slightly injured. Officer
Bonner, who is on duty at tho Grand
Trunk wharves teIepnoned for DR.. Merrill
and an am bulance and the man was
carried to his home. He will be able to
get about again In few DAYS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-21
sebago Lake steamboating.

The Sebago Lake. Songo River and
Bay of Naples Steam b oat Company has
been Incorporated with a capital stock
of $4,000 for the purpose of carrying
passengers on those waters, maintaining
places Of amusement, etc. The incorpora-
tors are Charles ". Howard and Jennie
R. Howard. of Portland, and Charles
L. and Nellie l.. Goodridge of Deerinp.
Charles ". Howard is president and
Charles L. Goodridae treasurer.