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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-20
selves and TO act through maxims generally
true for ends generally good.

selves and TO act through maxlms generally
true for ends generally good.
The same desire for intellectual investiRa-
ton has brought NJ. Brunetiero under the magi-
cal attraction OF the United States. From the
time that he perceived the i'm ~perative necessi-
ty OF combating science, the proud and impo-
tent Greater of superior morals and civilization,
he turned HE eyes toward American Chris
tianity. toward the Gibbonees. ths Irelands.
the Keanes, toward that peculiar form OF apos-
tolic action. with its freer energies and ways
this Christianity In the beginning shocked the
austere reason and feeling OF authority OF tho
editor of the Revue DIES DcLr Mondes, who has
absorbed the essence OF Bossuet and maRniiied
the Catholic traditions. But the thirst for
knowledge and the craving for active faith
have probably transformed his astonishment
into deep and effective sympathy. There is
something amusing In the thought OF this
coming visit Of n celebrated traveller into the
ideal of the old countries OF the Pope, where
rise immutable dogma and the bragen sceptre
OF authority. and to the new scenes of human
activity. whore are combined In nm increasing
and progressing synthesis the powers of free
man and sovereign merries of Almighty God;
a sight which formerly would have amazed
the scattered continent, but which to-day APP
pears to interest II. thanks to the law by
which the old generations bend with delight
over vigorous empires. just rs old men near to
their end love to salute with their eyes, their
hopes, their good wishes, strong men about to
enter the fight. We, Romans of yesterday
orsof to-day, await, not without curiosity. the
gleaninEs that N. Brunetiero may bring back
from his pilgrlmaRes TO the capitol at Rome
and the capitol Mt Washington.
TN-oN,SAro
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lar step taken by Congress in 1884 was. re-
traced. The Senate bill contents itself with
merely regulating Rllotments.
"A further amelioration of the condition Of
tho neamen. has been undertaken in the pend
cubic feet OF crew space for each member of
the crew of our vessels, with some exceptions.
That IL the minimum limit fixed in some other
services. There may be some amendments
of one KIM or another in this provision before
ita final enactment,
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com mittee be appointed to receive the
Polk-street fiesta committee and extend
to them the courtesy of the club. This
motion was carried. and joint cele bra
tion of the two clubs will be had to-mor-
row night.
Vice President W. F. Harris spoke of the
benefits to be derived by the clubs joining,
as Polk and Larkin streets were identical
in their interests and cooperation was
necessary to make a grand success OF the
celebration.
II. a. Harringer, chairman of the SUBJ
scription com mittee. stated that he had
collected sufficient funds from the busi-
ness men on Larkin street to give grand
celebration.
+. w. Reicbers, a storekeeper on Eddy
and Larkin streets, advocated liberal
and grand display. In this he was ably
seconded by Reinhold Jentzsch, saloon
Keeper on O'Farrell and Lirkin streets.
Both men were in favor of keeping up the
celebration until the year 1897 dawns on
the people of this City.
Oscar Moses, chairman on lights, re-
ported that the necessary funds had been
with few exceptions subscribed fo- The
Sutter-street Railroad Company had con-
ditionally promised to connect the current
between Polk and Larkin streets via Sut-
ter before tonight, thus making one con-
:lnuous line of arc lights from Vallejo to
McAilister street.
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Jarvis Is Gaining.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 2S-The contest
of F. C. Jarvis, the Repub blican candidate
for Supervisor from the First Distric.,
who was defeated on the face of the
returns by Thomas D. Wells, the Demo-
cratic and Populist fusion candidate, came
up for hearing to-day before Judge Frick.
The returns showed Wells received 1136
votes and Jarvis 1103. giving the former a
majority of thirty-three votes.
Wells was represented by Thomas r.
Garrtty, Emil Nusbaumer and g. NJ. G.
Peters. Jarvis is represented by Il. Emer-
son and Edward K. Taylor. The con-
testant named as his tally clerk, E. B.
Thompson, and the respondent, W. M.
Talon. The court named w. G. Hamkett
caller and Charles Mautalen stringer.
The recount began with Pleasanton pre-
cinct No. l. In this and precinct No 2,
Wells lost five and Jarvis gained five votes.
The recount of the Dublin, Corral Hollow
and AItamont precincts showed no change.
There were objections to the returns from
Livermore precinct No. L, as thev were
not properly done up and sealed. Pending
argument, the court adjourned until
morning.
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DOLLY MADIsON'S LIFE.

How the Little Quaker Loved the
World and Lis Brightness.
Miss BeasJon introduced her audience
yesterday afternoon in er lecture at the
home OF MRS. Jacob Hess, 80 West Sixty
eighth street, to character very different
from the ones of which she has previously
told them, says the New York tribune.
Her subject was Dolly Madison" and
Dolly, though born Quaker, loved the
world ana the flesh and the devil, and
loved them all the more intensely because
of the Quaker grayneSs of her youth.
She was twice married-trst to John
Todd, Quaker lawyer, who died of yell
low fever and then to James Madison.
At the time she met the latter she and
her mother were keeping boarders in
Philadelphia, and Aaron Burr was one of
the boarders He introduced James Mad
ison to the family and afterward took all
the credit for having made the match.
James Madison's visits TO the fair widow
soon became so frequent that they at
tracted the attention OF Martha Wash
ington, q connection of the family, and
she wrote to Dolly in much the same
words that modern matron might use
under similar circumstances.
dolly, come and see me at once"
she said. III want to know what this
about James Madison means,
What it meant was soon known to every
body, for Dolly was married 10 James
Madison with great eclat. She had real
wedding dress this time, instead OF Quaker
gray, with orange blossoms and Jewels.
There were wedding favors on the horses,
the service was performed by a clergyman
of the English church, and afterward there
was dance.
From that time on Dolly had all the
gayety she wanted. She met dukes and
lords and princes, and wes brilliant
social successful of which reioiced her
frivolous little heart. An odd proof of her
utter and complete revolt against every
thing connected with Quakerism is to be
found in q miniature of her which has
been preserved, and which shows her
decked out in no less than five distinct and
brilliant colors.
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THE MIKAD0 AND HIS WIFE.

An Incident in Royal Life in
Japan.
A refreshing little incident occurred dur
ing their stay at their old home, the pal
ace of Kioto. Together they ram bled
through the gardens recalling their early
days among the familiar trees and shrubs,
and we are told that the Empress was in
vited TO go up the stairs of the "Shishin-
der" the august audience hall where the
Mikado of old used to administer public
affairs. and where no female had yet set
foot.
1t is their daily custom to dine together
in the evening, and undemonstrative as we
naturally are, it is said that no sign is
wanting to show that they enjoy more
than their share of conjugal felicity. Re-
ports also say that there never was a
woman truer to the old teachings in re-
spect to the womanly disposition and de-
meanor.
Space would not allow us to narrate
even what little we know of the daily life
of the Empress. Those who have had the
pleasure of seeing the suite OF imperial
chambers will be able to surmise that
there is more or less OF compromise be-
tween the foreign or native in the style of
living in the imperial household. The
Empress dowager alone chooses to live in
the old native style. 1t is said that the
Empress has decidedly simple tastes both
in matters of table and wardrobe.
Having no children around her one
would naturally think that the Empress
would be lonely: yet she has great deal
to occupy her mind. She has her duties
toward the ladies of the house. the least
of whom does not escape her gracious at
tention. The strict decorum of the court
nIrT1 k.,N
birth from being her near attendants.
She has always expressed intense inter-
est in all that concerns the nation, whether
it be question of the years s rice crop or
one Of momentous diplomatic issue. She
therefore keeps herself informed on all
important subjects. The Japanese pleni-
potent;ary, on the occasion of the recent
treaty. ratifications at Chefoo, was given
a special audience after his return. He is
not the only person who has been taken
by surprise at the intelligent and sagacious
questionings of her Majesty.
Little need be said about her literary ac-
mplishments Everybody knows that
her special talent lies in the domain OF
national literature. One of her poems
has been set to music and is sung by
school children all over the land. Critics
are agreed on the fact that her style is de-
cidedly classical. Very recently a beauti-
tiful composition in the form of a diary
was made public, which is interesting not
only in point of literary value but also on
account of the noble sentiments it ex-
presses.
Her Majesty has always assiduously
patronized woman's education, and there
has been no better incentive to ambitious
girls all over the pire than her visits to
the Woman's High Normal School OF
Toxic.
Every body is so familiar with the numer-
GUS deeds of charity by means of which
her Majesty has set an example to the
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NO SUITABLE LOOKUP.
Berkeley Is without an Adequate
PIacs>in Which to Lodge
Prisoners

BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 28.-Berkeley
is without suitable building or even a
room in which to lodge a prisoner over
night, and in consequence movement
has been started at the North End by
private citizens to build an adequate
lookup for prisoners who should be cap
tured in that district. Under the reigning
circumstances, every person who Is
arrested after dark has either to be taken
six miles to Oakland, or, as Deputy Sheriff
Wood remarked tonight, be handcuffed
to hitching- post. While there are two
jails in town. one at q West Berkeley fire.
house and another back of the postoffice,
both have been declared by the officers
absolutely unfit for the purpose intended.
The single cell in East Berkeley is a mere
hole in the wall. lined with sheet-iron and
ventilated by single lookout window,
and is without even bench on which the
prisoner can rest. The one at the West
End is just as bad, if not worse. South
Berkeley, Lorin and the North End are
not even supplied with so much as room
for captives.
Several of the officers have absolutely
refused TO use either of the lock-ups be-
cause of their unhealthful ana unstable
condition. If an arrest is made before
midnight the prisoner has to be taken to
the County Jail in Oakland. While doing
this the officer leaves his beat uncovered
for two hours. If a prisoner be taken
after midnight his captor has either to
stay with him until the cars run in the
morning or cast him into one of the two
uncanny cells, and stand guard lest he
should escape.
The lack of Jail accommodations was
put before the Town Board some time ago.
but no action was taken by them. 1t is to
be brought up again in the near future.
Professor Bacon's Resignation.
BERKELEY, CAL. Dec. 28.-The resig-
nation of Professor Thomas r. Bacon
from the Philosophical Union at the State
University, whicn has been presented to
the executive board. has been the cause of
much comment in educational circles
within the last few days. The professor
gave as his reason for withdrawing that
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WITH RED LIGHTS
AND BONF|RES
Larkin Street Will Hold
a Grand Function
To- Night.
An Electric Celebration Worthy
of the Auspicious
Occasion.
Pok.Street Merchants Will Clasp
Hands and Bring the Western
Addition Into Prominence.

The Larkin-street Improvement Club
held a special meeting at Continental
Hall, 1017 Larkin street, last night to
make final arrangements for the grand
celebration to be held tonight in view of
the bridging of the chasm between the
older San Francisco and the new Western
Addition. President DR.. E. E. Hill pre-
sided with all the dignity of an officer
chosen to direct the deliberations OF citi-
zens who were determined to make their
presence felt in the commercial world.
With President Hill were the officers of
the club-Vice-P President w. f. Harris,
Secretary e. s. Jacobs and Treasurer w.
T. Kibbler-with others composing the
mem bers of the various com mmittees of the
grand celebration to take place tonight,
which will consist of music by the Letter
carriers band red, blue, green and purple
lights furnished by the California Light
Company and Japanese lanterns, which
will be strung along the street from Sutter
street to McAllister in profusion.
Luke Battles of the Electric Light Com
pany. in order to show the residents how
they will look tonight when the full cur
rent of electric power is transmitted into
arc rays. turned on the current before the
committee had expected such boon.
The effect, however, was pleasing and
showed the people along the street what
a wonderful transformation light makes
in the appearance of q street that was
previously in condition of semi-dark-
ness.
Among the property-owners who re-
sponded with princeiy liberaiity are: G.
L. Brasse of the firm of Brasse & Co., real
estate agents, Az Pine street, who owns
considerable real estate on Larkin street;
and Judge w. T. Wallace, who has signi-
fed his intention of assisting the good
work commenced. Mr.. Brasse has already
responded in manner worthy of public.
spirited property-Owner.
Major Robert Dross,, secretary of the
PoIk-street improvement Club, was
present and invited the Larkin-street
Club mem bers to join with his club on
Wednesday evening in carrying the
fiesta celebration along the line from
Polk street into Larkin.
This idea was accepted by Treasurer
Kibbler. who made motion that proper
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
MODES TEARS
AROUSE MIRTH
The Alcazar Company
Makes a Hit in Fan
tastic Comedy.
"His Wife's Father" Produced
by the Frawleys to a
Large House.
A Clever Young Local Actor Appears
at the Grand in "Across the
Potomac"

The audience at the Alcazar was kept in
a state of chronic mirth last night by the
Paultons' fantastic comedy, ''Niobe,"
which fitted the stock company better
than anything it has yet attempted.
''Niobe," which is not unknown to san
Francisco theater-goers, tells how an an
tique Greek statue comes to life in the
house of a New York merchant and
causes serious trouble in the household.
The idea is borrowed from Guthrie An
stey's "Tinted Venus" but the develop
ment of the plot bears no resemblance to
that humorous little story.
In "The Tinted Venus" the wretched
man on whom the Venus fixed her affec-
tions, is not married, but in "Niobe"
Peter Amos Dunn is very much married,
as most of his wife's relations not only
obtain free board and lodging in his home
but also cause discord in the family circle
A statue maniac millionaire friend asks
Dunn to give houseroom to his priceie
Greek Niobe for a few DAYS, and while
Dunn's wife and her relations are at the
theater the electric wires used for light
ing her alcove become heated and the
Niobe is burnt into consciousness. Dunn
has no hope that this story will be be-
iieved, so he passes off the artless Niobe
as the new governess, and the young
lady's Greek manners and customs are the
cause OF horror and discord in the Dunn
household.
The honors of the performance were
carried off by George Osborne, Beatrice
Lieb and Mrs. Bates. Miss Lieb's posings
and mannerisms, which hamper her in
other parts, do her great service in the
role of the Niobe and her unusually tall,
statuesque figure makes her look the part
to the life. She walks and poses and
talks exactly as one would imagine an
animated statue would do.
Perhaps she studied her attitudes too
much, but she always posed gracefully.
and in her classic costumes, with her slow,
majestic movements, she makes the other
women on the stage, with their balloon
sleeves and small waists, look common
place and unpicturesque. For the first
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
Bert Morrison, Who Made His
Debut at the Grand Opera
= House Last Night.

time since she has played with the Alca-
zar company Miss Lieb deserved hearty
applause and last night she received it in
the shape of numerous recalls.
George Osborne gives very humorous
rendering of Dunn's role, and it is largely
owing to his vim and intelligence that the
fun is so fast and furious. Mrs. Bates. as
Dunn's elderly and austere sister-in-law,
contributes largely to the mirth of
'Niobe." Miss May Buckley plays her
little role OF the sister-in-law in her usual
pretty, natural fashion. John Armstrong
gives good Characterization of Parker g.
Silox,Ia merchant who does not appreciate
antique statues, and Francis Powers is
good as the statue maniac
"Niobe" will probably prove the best
drawing piece that the Alcazar has yet
produCed.
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DESERVED A GOOD BUSINESS ),
The Parsons Good Wishes for Gener-
Gus Subscriber.

The Parsons Good Wishes for Gener-
Subscriber.
The debt of the struggling little church
in the suburbs had all been paid off but
$500, says the Chicago Tribune.
A clergyman noted for his skill and sue
cess in raising church debts had been sent
for, and was conducting the morniug SER
vice. The sermon was over and the work
of stirring up the audience to the requisite
pitch of enthusiasm had begun. Subscrip-
tions rose rapidly to $500, then $780, and
after considerable effort to $500, where
they stuck. In vain the visiting brother
exhorted and pleaded. The limit of the
cash resources of the congregation ap-
peared to have been reached, and at last
he sat down, discouraged.
Then Brother Plantus, a highly re-
spected undertaken, who had made lib
eral subscription already, rose and said:
Brethren, this thing shan't fall through
after it has got as tar along as $500. l be-
lieve il man giving as the Lord has
prospered him, and, slthough l have
given pretty good-sized donation, l am
ready to do more. I'll pay that last $1U0
myself. Here's my check for the amount" J"
II don't know your name, brother"
shouted the visiting preacher. jumping to
his feet with enthusiasm, "but / hope
your business will double during the COM
ing year, and believe it will"
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Columbia Theater.

4 large audience welcomed that clever
comedy of Martha Morton's, "His Wife's
Father" at the Columbia Theater last night.
The cast was practically the same as on its
first production by the Frawley company
some months ago, except that Maclyn AT
buckle played the role of Maynard Langdon
last night and played IL we'll.
Carson Clarke was as funny as ever in the
part of Buchanan Billings, the too-fond father,
who EN- bittered the happiness of mis- children
through an excess, of affection. Frank Worth
ing renewed his former success as the son-in-
law, and the rest OF the cast was up to its for
mer standard.
Or Thursday night 'The Great Unknown
will form the bill, and the farewell perform
snces ''Men and Women" viii be played on
Saturday and Sunday.
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Grand opera-Housa.

"Across the Potomac" which was played
last night, is an interesting military melo-
drama of the stirring time OF the Civil War.
Howard Kyle represented the Northern on
Ger well and he was especially effective in the
second act, when the Northern army attacks
the Confederate quarters, and fierce engage
sment ensues, in which he is BADLY wounded.
General Heath of the c. s. A. was well played
by Fred Butler, who received quite an ovation
on his reappearance.
He wore his gray uniform well and looked
every inch soldier Walter Tessier took the
part OF Jack landlord and played it well, and
Victory Bateman was clever and natural In
the role OF Madge Hanford.
Bert Morrison, young San franciscan, the
son of a well-known newspaper man., maze
his debut the c. s. A. courier, and gave
good promise of success in the profession he
has chosen. He is possessed OF a clear, ex-
pressive voice, his stage presence is good and
he acts cleverly and intelligenIly.
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A Woman,s Laundrx.

OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. 28.-"The Cross
roads ScnooP' burlesque to be given to-
donough Theater promises to be the
society event of the week. The boxes
have been taken by various organizations
and there has been a large advance sale of
seats. 1t is hoped that every seat will 5e
taken, as the object is charity-the estab-
lishment of laundry where the needy.
women OF tie city can secure work and be
taught how TO do work that many of them
are now entirely unacquainted with and
TO oper way for their seif-support.
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whore Are they /?

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 2S.-Alonzo P.
Boyd of sos Twenty-fourth street has not
been seen since yesterday morning, and
his friends fear suicide.
Charles Lambert of Temescal left home
Thursday after a disagreement with his
father, and no trace can be found of his
whereabouts. He is 15 years of age.
Stephen Lasebli, who has kept fruit
stand at Thirteenth and Washington
streets, left Saturday, and it is said a large
num- ber of creditors mourn his absence.
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he was dissatisfied with the representa-
tions made by Professor Howison, presi-
dent of the organization. as 10 the beliefs
of its members. The particular point at
issue is regarding the authenticity of
miracles.
book containing the discussions held be-
fore the union during the last two years.
which is about to be published, conveys
the idea that the members of the Philo-
sophical Union reject "miraclism in every
form' This was too much for Professor
Bacon, who is retired minister of the
Congregational Church and ostensibIy
strong believer in miracles, end so he pre-
sented his resignation. 1t has not been
acted upon as yet, anG from the present
outlook it would seem that a number of
other members. who hold to the sa me
belief with Professor Bacon will also with.
draw their names.
Berkeley Brevities.
Petitions asking that superintendent be
appointed to take charge of the construc ton
OF the proposed new Dwight-way schoolhouse
are Icing circulated in East and South Berke-
ley. The ground taken in these petitions is
that the building cannot be erected according
TO the plans for the contract price of $11 900.
Reference to the minutes of the School Board
disclose the fact that provision has already
been MADE for a building superintendent.
The grocery of E. L Brennan on San Pablo
avenue was burned yesterday morning. The
damage to the goods and building is estimated
at 500. 1t is covered by insurance.
Subscriptions tor the India relief fund were
asked for yesterday in all the churchss OF
Berkeley. An active Campaign is being con-
Quoted by the committee, which consists OF
w. w. CLARK, o. G. May, J. B. Vervalin and
Rev. f. ]. Masters.
A committee of the Peralta fire company is
making preparations for New Year eve hop,
to be given at the fre-house.
The new directory published by F. NJ. Hustled
places the population OF Berkeley at Is, ,095.
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patrons. The quantity is most liberal, but the
quality did not suffer on that account. Every
item deserved and received applause last
night Abrachi and Masand, the latest addi-
tion to the bill. did some marvellous acrobatic
feats. 1t would seem difficult to find any
thing new in the way of human ccntortion,
but the gyrations OF these TWO certainty nad
the appearance of novelty. The ballet has
greatly improved in uniformity and graceful
action, and the air full OF butterflies gives one
an idea of what the world looked like in the
pre-Adamite timeswhen insects weighed 80
pounds and reptiles were as long as the Nc
kInley procession.