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The evening times., 1896-03-31

Q QUIET laugh is being enjoyed at the
1 expense Of Justice Field, the vet
eran OF the Supreme Court, whose
memory at times is rather faulty. Accord
ing to the story being told on this distin-
guished jurist. n lawyer was recently ar
guing u case before this high tribunal and
he had OCCASION TO read from various au-
thorities. In the midst of one cita tiOn he
was interrupted by Justice Field with the
remark that what he had just read was
nonsense from the legal point OF view
Inquiry showed that the authority so
sweepingiy condemned was nothing iess
than an opinion OF The Supreme Court OF
the United States which Mr.. Field had him
self rendered u quarter of a century ago.
The evening times., 1896-03-31

TELEGRAPH POLE TO STAND
Permit for the Work at Fifteenth and the
- Avenue.
The evening times., 1896-03-31
GROWTH

That's the essential to success in the
publication of newspaper. The his
tory of the youngest newspaper in
Washington shows percentage OF
sudden and healthy growth never at
tanned or approximaied by any jour-
nal in this city or in the country at
large.
The evening times., 1896-03-31
II NUMBER OF legal lights were in

~ VI ftEdt NGEc lu-
dulging in "reminiscences after the
adjournment OF The courts yesterday
and some OF the stories would have placed
the REALTORS in rather bad light had the X
rays been flashed upon them. The follow
ing yarn in regard to u Michigan occurrence
was. however, voGched for al true, and ac-
ceptcd as such by the Ia wyers:
"A big. burly fellow from the Michigan
pine forests came into he office of n friend
OF NINE. said the narrator, land told a
story about a very mean rich man who was
trying to cheat him out of I wO or three hou-
sand dollars. and who had managed t,gct
a pretty tight clutch ON the money. The
hack woodsnian looed and tailed lie an honest
honest man. and the old niiser's repuia-
ton was mean enough t" match the story.
and my friend felt inclined to believe it.
When he had finished my friend locked him
up and down. from head to foot. The man
asked what be was looking him over for
Well. said the lawyer. i was thinking
that IL were over six feet tall and as pow
erfui a man as YOU. ] wouldn't hire an at
torney to help me get that money
'' What do you mean asked the man.
g Il mean just what say. You are sure
are you. that he has that money in his
Officer
6 He had IL there last night
" Well. you don't need a lawyer
The man turned on his heel and left with
out word. In a day or two he sent his
adviser check for sb0 and his thanks for
the adyfce' -
The evening times., 1896-03-31


I soicnnnIy swear tiiut the above IL
q correct statement OF th. daily cir
cuiat ion of THE WASHFNGTON
TIMES for the week ended March 20,
1896, and that all the copies We're
actually sold or mailed for II valuable
consideration and delivered to bona
fids. purchaserS or subsc ribcrs; also
that none of them were returned or
remain In the office undeIivered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to befor. me
this 30th day of March, \. d. 1896
ERNEST e. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The evening times., 1896-03-31

The Times
Crows
i'm Circulation.
No newspaper has ever gained SO
many readers, and held them, in SO
short tim.
The evening times., 1896-03-31
The Times Grows.

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended March -, 1896. WIS
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
The National Reserve.

The entertainment given by San Francisco
Council in Alcazar building last Wednesday was a
very successful one nearly 400 ladies and gentle
men Assem- bling to listen to the excellent pro-
gramme presented. During the evening State
Representative and Supreme Conductor P. A. Nc
Pherson, il an interesting address, told of the
features and plans of the association 80 the pro-
lection it guarantees to widows and orphans and
of the social features After the literary feature
OF the evening there was dancing to the m usic of
Professor Abbotrs Beethoven band of nine pieces
and during intermission icecream and cakes were
served. The following programme was success
fully carried OUT
Overture, "The Tar's Farewell Z" (Schepelgrel),
Beethoven Orchestra; welcome, Mrs. q Hawks
president; address, "FraterDal Orders," P. A.
MCPHERSON, D.. S. P. and supreme Conductor;
soprano solo. "Dear Heart" (rito MatteD, Miss
Lillian Parsons; basso solo, 'Wonders Of The
Deep" (Judel, A. G. u. Kerrell; reading, "He and
She'' (Arno d), Miss L. E. Garvey; carionet solo,
"Ave Maria" (Mohr( j.: II: McCall mezzo solo,
because l Love Thee (Vannah), Miss A. L.
Hampel; reading, "Sunday's Romancen (selected)
Miss Eugene Gonzales; barytone solo. ''The
Island of Dreams" (Adams), G.. H. Hammersley;
recitation ''Scottish Dialect" (selected). G. Wes-
tom instrumental, "Cocoanut Dance" (Hermah)
Beethoven Orchestra.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
knights and Ladies of Honor.

Yerba Buena Lodge of San Jose, after the regu-
lar meeting on last Wednesday. gave high tea TO
its friends, and that followed by dancing.
On the 18th of next month this odge Will cele-
brate its fifth anniversary by q ball, and the fol-
lowing named have been chosen as the committee
to have charge of the affair: G. j. Peters, A. &.
Hubbard, ]. c. Mcdonald, Mrs. NJ Peters and
Miss kttie McGinley. This lodge has promise of
q large addition in the near future.
On the 25th inst. the propagating committee of
the supreme Lodge, composed of Supreme Protec-
tor L. b. Lockhard Of Bradford Pa. Supreme
Nice-Protector A. Hoelzle of New YORK Supreme
Medical Examiner L. ID. WitheriH of Union N y
supreme secretary G. w. Harvey, Supreme Treas.
urer T. T. Dudley Of indianapolis and Past su-
preme Protector X. w. Lamberton of Franklin
Pa. will meet in indianapolis for the purpose OF
arranging another campaign to increase the MEM
bersblp Grand Secretary ;. 4. Carleton of The
Grand Lodge OF California, who is also editor of
the Sentinel, the official organ OF Knights and La
dies of Honor, expected 20 be present al the meet
ing, but business engagements w1l not permit
him TO leave the CITY
u. NJ. Hubbell of the Supreme Lodge com n,Ittee
on appeals and grievances died in Cleveland Ohio
on the 26th of last July. He was universaly es
teemed, and his loss is deeply regretted by the
mem bers OF the Supreme body
Past Protectors Mr.. and Mrs George 7 Vincent
are spending their vacation in Napa Valley
A meeting OF the Grand Lodge inance Commit
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Ancient Order United workmen.

Last Tuesday evening Grand Recorder Hirsh-
berg addressed large meeting held in L o. O. +.
Hall, under the auspices of Unity Lodge. His
talk was on the plan of classified assessments,
and this he explained in so clear manner that at
the close of his address he was honored by rising
vote of THANKS.
The meeting of Districts Nos and 2 Of Oak
land, in the Chester-street Methodist Church, was
attended by very large number of Interested
people. There was interesting musical and
literary programme and addresses by Grand Mas
ter Winter, Past Grand Master harnes and g. II.
Dunton, master workman of Oak Leaf Lodge.
On Wednesday evening Grand Master Winter
pad visit TO Brooklyn Lodge.
Triumph Lodge has had number of limitations
OF late and has made material increase in mem
bership.
ON Monday. the 81, Magnolia Lodge viii confer
the amplitied workman degree on a number OF
candidates. Deputy Grandmaster Workman +. ).
Poland and Pacific Lodge drill team will be present
Tomorrow evening the grand recorder will visit
San Leandro, Haywards ana Eden lodges in Joint
meeting al HaywarIs; OH Wednesday he will ad-
dress Hearts OF Oak Lodge in West Berkeley: on
Thursday he will speak to the members of Burns
Lodge, and on the 18th he will talk to Valley
Lodge. Al each of these meetings he will explain
The new assessment plan.
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The Rebekahs.

Mrs. Marian Greenw ood has announced the fol-
lowing visits for September: Gilroy on the 4th;
Josephine of San Jose on the 5th; Santa Clara
7Jh; Mayfeld. Sth: Los Gatos, 10th: Stella of
San Jose, 18th; Mountain Vie%, l4th; Salinas
18th; Gonzales, 18th; san Luis Obspo 18th; Paso
Robes, 18th; Cambria, 10Th; Cayucos, 21st; Ar
royo Iirande 23d Santa Maria oath; San Miguel
25th and King City the 26th.
Natalia Rebekah Lodge was recently Instituted
at San Miguel, san Luis Obispo County. Hattie
Redmond is the noble grand. Sarah V. Shuey the
vicegrand, c. A. Barlow secretary, and Joseph
Cram treasurer
Loyal Rebekah Lodge, the baby lodge of San
Francisco and the first TO admit members
laaIes who are not wives or relatives by ties of
blood OF Odd Fellows will this evening give en-
tertainment in Odd Fellows Hal. a number of
novelties will be introduced.
The Ridge.y Association, composet OF members
of the Rebekahs and Of the subordinate lodges, will
give its first monthly entertain ment The 5th Of
next month IN odd Fellows Hall
The secretaries of the various Rebekah lodges
have been so prompt in sending in their reports
and these as a rule have been so correct, that
Grand secretary Mary E. Donoho has taken occa-
sion 10 compliment the Secretaries upon their
work
Past Grand Presiden Fannie Benjamin, in a
letter 10 the California odd Fellow strongly advo-
ca es having the Kebehah lodges represented In
the relief hoard
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
explanation.

The arrow fies with .he wind. The top figures
Ct station indicate maximum temperature for the
days; those underneath it, If any, the amount OF
rainfall, Of melted snow in inches and hundredths,
during the past twelve hours. Isobars, or solid
lines, connect pons Of equal air pressure iso-
therms or dotted lines, equal temperature. The
word "high" means high barometric pressure and
Is usually accompanied by fair weather: '1ow''
and accompanied by cloudy weather and rains.
Lows" usually first appear on the Washington
coast. When the pressure is high in the interior
and low along the coast and the lsobsrs extend
north and south along the coast, rain is probable;
but when the 'low'' is inclosed with isobars OF
marked curvature. rain south of Oregon is improb
able. With "hfgh" in the vicinity of Idaho, and
the pressure falling to the California coast warmef
weather may be expected In summer and colder
weather in winter. The reverse OF these conditions
Will produce an opposite result
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
improved Order of Red Men.

The recent gathering of the great council In this
city has been productive of great deal of good
and gives promise of increased activity in the
future and good fraterna work ior the advance
ment of the order.
The great chief Of records, Charles F. Burgm an,
is busy at this time preparing the report of the
great council so that it may be placed in the
hands Of the printers. The great chief Of records
has been granted leave of absence and will leave
on his vacation on the 5th of next month.
Great sachem Sims will make his first official
visit since he was raised this evening 1t will be
TO the tribe in Dutch Flat. and on that occasion
there viii be the adoption or four palefaces and a
banquet.
The great chiefs have arranged visits as follows
for he luture: septemoer 80. 10 Weimer Tribe at
STass Vaa;iey; ;oc,ooe l, 70 Wyoming Tribe at
Pocahontas, AT Nevada City, 9Th, 10 Ceanotha
Council at Grass Valley: 5th, to Ieka Tribe at
reka; 9th, to lone Council at Yreka; Sth to
Cosumnes council at Sacramento; 9th, TO Red
Jacket Tribe AT Sacramento; 18th. TO Miami
castle; l. III. 10 kaw-wan-Nita Council at Stock
ton; 18th, TO 1rcquos ribe at Stockton Noyem-
Der IL the advsory council will meet in this civ
November IL lhe great chiefs will visit Manzanita
Tribe; 18th, NJ odoc Tribe, and on the 18th Win
neinucca Tribe.
The sum of $l0O has been set aside as a prize 70
be awarded 10 the tribe showing he greatest in
crease in membership during the year. A like
SUN has been voted as prize to be awarded for
the best ork in the adoption ceremony py com
peting tribes, and $50 the pres entation of
the degree WORK. The contests will be before the
memD- OF the Great Council in this City one
week bef re the next meeting Of that body in
Stock on.
Poanochee Tribe, at its last-held meeting.
adopted two palefaces. Mon 'ezuma Tribe ad opted
several palefaces and received several proposi-
lions.
Kaiwsh Tribe No. s5 held its first session in
Mystic Hall last Wednesday and received num-
Der OF propositions.
After closing up accounts last Saturday IL wa s
discoveTed that here a surplus after paying
the expenses of he Great Counci H. and this will be
distributed pro TO the tribes.
Ibree councils of the degree of Pocahontas are
IN process OF Organization ut Ibis time.
The Daughters OF Montezuma are making ar
rangements for entertainment to be given In
Kubr Hall on the A7th
White Earie Tribe adopted one paieface last
tuesday ana received applications for the warrior
ano chlei degrees. Past Great f5achem Brandt and
Past Sachem Frost of Sanoset Tribe OF Vallejo
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
Knirhts of Honnr

Grand Reporter Curry has for several days been
confined to his home by a severe attack of neu-
ragia-
Grand Dictator Archibald will make visits
follows: On the 10th he will be in Chico, in Oro-
Vile ON the Goth, in Marysvil1e from the 21st to
the 26th, and will return this City the 30th.
The Past Dictators' Association at its meeting
on the 9Th inst in session long time discuss
ing the new classified plan of assessment. There
was consid erable discussion and diversity opn-
ion, bui finally all agreed 10 work in unison for
the purpose of pulling the organization out of the
position that made the change in the assessments
necessary.
Last Monday the grand dictator visited Liberty
Lodge. He was with Grass Valley Lodge on
Wednesday, with Mlzpah Lodge at North San
Juan en- the 13 b.
The grand dictator q general thing spends
several days in place he visits getting acquainted
with the entire membership of lodge, and in that
way he adds TO the interest of those he visits in
the work of the order.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPiHT

CLEANERS WILL SAIL FROM A=A.
y broadway wharf, San Francisco. as EzaZasza6
follows:
For Mary Island, Loring, Wrsngel. Juneau Kill
lisnoo and Sitka (Alaska), at A. N, Sept. IL, 26.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Anacortes and
New W! atcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.). 9 A. n.
Aug. 2, 2. H. II, ~, 81 and every fifth day there
after, connecting at Vancouver with the c. P. R
R., at Tac oma with n. p r. r., at Seattle with q.
n. Ry., Mt Port Townsend with Alaska steamers.
For Eureka, Arca,a and Fields Landing (Hum-
boldt Bay str. Pomona p NJ, Aug. !, 5, 9, Is,
IL. p, rs, %. and every fourth day thereafter.
For Santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon Cayucos,
Port Hartford (San Luis Obspo), Gsviota, santa
barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, san Pedro, East san
Pedro CLos Angeles) and Newport at A. N. Au-
gust s. Z, IL, 10, l9 23. 81, 81 and every fourth
day thereafter.
For San Diego stopping only at Port Har1ord
(San Luis Obispo), santa Barbara, Port Los An
relies, Redondo CLOS Angeles) and Newport. IL
A. NJ August l. 5, 8, 13, II, 81, 25, 29 and every
fourth day thereafter
For Ensenada San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan, La
Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer Orizab ba, 10
A. NJ. August %, and 25th Of each month there
after.
Ticket Office, Palace Hotel, A New Montgomery
street.
GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Genl Agents,
10 Market ST., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
WEATHER BUREAU REPORT.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AsRIcUL-
TURE, WEATHER BUREAU, SAN FRANCISCO, Aug.
16, 1896, P. NJ Weather conditions and general
forecast:
The following maximum temperatures are re-
ported from stations 10 California to-day:
Eureka GA, Fresno 102, San Diego IA, Red Bum
96, San Luis obispo 80, Yuma "a, San Francisco
81, Los Angeles SO.
San Francisco data-Maximum temperature so,
minimum So, mean So.
Thunderstorms have occurred during the past
twelve hours throughout Idaho q tab and port ons
OF Arizona and southern California Cooler
weather prevails in Utah and arizona; in other
sections the conditions remain practically un-
changed. The pressure is increasing on the Wash
iDgton coast, which is favorable for clear warmer
weather in California.
Forecast male at saa Francisco for thirty hours
ending midnight August II. 1885,
Northern California-Fair Monday: fresh north
west winds.
southern California - Fair Monday. except
cloudy and threatening tonight and early Mon
day morning in the south portion; warmer in the
south portion.
Nevada--Fair Monday.
Utah-Partly cloudy Monday.
Arizona-Cioudy Monday.
San Francisco and vicinity-Fair Monday: brisk
to high westerly Winds
w. HI. HAMMoN, Forecast Official.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
Jan. Feb. Ma
oraer of Chosen Friends.

Deputy Hartley of the Sacramento district was
in this City last week and reports his district In
good condition and the membership increasing.
Last riday Grand Recorder s. c. Wallis was In
San Luis Obispo and there instituted new coun-
Gil with thirty charter members. This council was
organized by Deputy g. C. Peabody
Last week Grand Councillor Boehm and Grand
Recorder Wallis consolidated San Francisco ana
Concord councils, and these will hereafter be
known as Concord Council No. 2. banquet fol-
lowed the ceremony.
Last Thursday about $50 delegates from the
local councils met IL the hall of Evans Council in
response to an invitation from the grand coun-
cor and after long Sc ssion devised plan OF ope-
ration having for It's purpose the increase OF mem
bersbip in every council during the current term.
There were present in addition to the delegates
&. M. Arnold, p. s. c.; M. Boshm. g. c.; II. W.
Hutton. Thomas o'Brien and E. l. Wolfe, supreme
representatives; F. w. Gibson supreme trustee;
Clara Mcdonald grand treasurer; Mrs. Sweeny,
grand marshal, and the board of district deputies.
Benefit League for the reason that 1t did not come
up to the expectations Of the members OF the
order.
The officers OF AIcazar Council were installed
last Thursday by Deputy Taylor assisted by the
grand recorder.
ON the 2Sth inst the grand councillor and the
grand treasurer will pay official visit TO FRIEND
ship Council at Sacramento on which occasion
there will be held meeting OF the executive
council.
The initiatory team initiated eight candidates for
Sunset Council last week.
Sunset Council held an open meeting in Red
Mems II Hall last Thursday evening. at which there
was an attendance of more than 200. very good
programme was presented and the following were
the numbers: Piano solo, Miss X. j. { oode ell; vo-
cal solo, + Brown; recitation, Miss Owens; cernet
duet, Messrs. Lycette and Coologan piano solo, l.
Wiliams vocal solo (alto), Mrs. l. Hoski ns banjo
solo, D. Small; recitation, P. Grindley: fancy dance,
Dixey Gray; recitation, Professor w. G. O'Brien
Dancing and light refreshments followed.
During the early part of next month Grand Coun-
clor Boehm and Grand Recorder Wallis will leave
this City to be absent month, They will visit the
councils In Grass Valley, Downievllle sierra ClIy,
Forest Hill, Reno and Virginia
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
SHIFTING 1N1ELL1aI-SI...
Arrived.


SUNDAY, August 16.
stmr Tilamook, Hansen, A hours from San
Pedro: ballast, to Po lard & Dodge
Stmr Del Norte. Stockheth, 66 hours from Graye
HarDor: pass and lumber, to E K Wood Lum.
Der Co.
stmr Point Arena johnson, I6 hours from
docino Lumber Co.
Stmr Laguna, Peterson, % hours from Pea,
Harbor; ties, to Pollard & Dodge
Stmr Gypsy. Leland 20 hours from Monterey
etc; produce. TO Goodall. Perkins q CO.
Stmr Progreso Storrs, g. hours from Seattle:
2o5O tons coal. to B Cornwall
Stmr Truckee, Thomas Al bours from Coos
bay; pass ana mdse. to j Spreckels q Bros Co
Stmr POMONA. Doran 16 hours from Eureka:
pass ana mdse. 10 Goodall. Perkins Il Co.
Stmr Noyo. Levinson. IA hours from Fort Bragg
pass and mdse to S Kimball
Stmr Alcatraz, Walvig, Is hours from Needle
ROCK: bark, to ] s Kimbali.
stmr r Geo Ioomis, Brldgett, SO hours from Ven
tura; 634l bols oil, TO Union Oil Co.
Stmr San Benito, Smith, 80 hours from, Tacono
4oUu tons coal. to Co. Oakland direct
Br ship Falls of Alton, Addison. 76 dav. sror,
Bri isbane ballast, to master '
Br ship Port Douglas. Trask LAT davs tror,
Antwerp; mdse, TO w Grace & Co.
Ger bark Asset, Wecker, 81 days from Guavrnas
ballast. to w Freese & Co. ~'
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
Young Mems Institute.

After the lst of September the office OF Grand
Secretary Stanley and the reading-room OF the
institute will be located on the fourth floor Of the
Parrot building, the present quarters being too
small. There is possibility that permanent head
quarters may be secured In that building.
AS a result of the trip OF Grand President Gal
lagher in the northern part Of the State there Is
likelihood that a council will be organized at
Auburn and another at Grdley.
The entertainment by Phil Sheridan Council
which was postponed on account Of the death Of q
member OF the council will be given IN Mangels
Hall on the I'd of September.
The board OF organizers met on Friday night and
prepared plans for the work the members will be
called upon TO perform
The entertainment given by San Francisco
great success.
Grand President Gallagher was in Virginia City
last Tuesday. He was in Benicia on the 18th, at
Port Costa on the 18th, at Martinez on the l4th
and the 18th he was at San Rafael. This even
ing he will visit Petauma, tomorrow he will be
in Sonoma, on Wednesday he will be in anita
Rosa, on THURSDAY he will go to Napa on Friday
lie viii be in Vallejo, on the 2S.h inst he Will go
to Eureka and on the following day he will visit
Ferndale.
The third meeting Of the fourth district held
last Wednesday in the hall at headquarters. The
meeting was presided over by FL. c. Hall, ID. d.,
and r. E. Fazackerly acted as secretary. The
discussion as to the rules and regulations that
govern sick benefits
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
Young Ladies' Institute.

The entertainment given by Branch No. z. last
Wednesday, in Native Sons Hall. was largely at
tended, and 1t social success. very fine
and entertaining programme was presented.
The officers OF Branch No. 16 have been installed
by Grand President Grote. The past president is
Miss Annie Travers: president, Miss D. Curran,
and secretary, Miss Alice Alvey.
Committees from the various branches pre-
pairing new bylaws which will be submitted for
approval TO the grand directors at . meeting to be
held on the 9Th of next month
A preliminary meeting will be held this week for
the purpose of making arrangements for the union
meeting of local and Alameda County branches, to
be held in this City during the first week in Sep
tember
Past Grand President Mary ]. Wynne, who was
confined to her home by illness, is now GONZALES
cling at Anderson's Springs.
Miss Josie r. Molloy, the grand secretary, has
changed her Office hours. She will be in her Office
every afternoon from l to o'clock, and in addi-
tion on Monday evening from to O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
American Legion of Honor.

The grand commander and other grand officers
will visit the City councils in their rotation of
meeting.
Grand Commander Filben paid q visit to Po-
mona Council in Fresno last week, and in the near
future he will visit other councils in the interior
Grand Vice Commander G. G. Whitman reports
that the councils of southern part Of the State
are doing well.
one initiation and received visitation from the
Associated Councils
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-17
Order of Pendo.

Since the 1st inst the number OF applications
for membership is fifty-four.
New councils are being organized In Livingston
and Bozeman, Mont, in Frazer, N. Oak. and
Minneapolis, MINI.
During the past week the sum Of 5000 was paid
for sick benefits
On the 25th inst. State Secretary Duden will
leave this City tour of visitation to the coun-
ellis in the southern part of the State He win
visit San Diego, Los Angeles and on the way back
will stop at Selma and Fresno.