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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
THE HAT FASCINATED HER.
An American WOman's Advice to an
English Visitor.

An American Woman's Advice to an
English Visitor.
An English girl came over here not long
ago. says the New York Evening Sun,
with the avowed purpose OF wheeling
American money out of American pock-
cts. She was recitationist by profession,
and her plan was to make a bold and de-
termined assault upon the drawing-room
audience. The girl may have had talent
and she may not. What most impressed
the Americans who came IN contact with
her was her rigid conformation to the
British laws OF dress. Coupled with
a leaning toward the esthetic the re-
suits were appalling. Dingy, shabby
and trailing garments that did duty
for frocks; such hair as surely was never
seen outside of frowsy footballdom. and a
kind of millinery miracle instead of a hat
such were some of the details. The hat
was the worst of all. When the English
aspirant for American dollars presen ted
her first letter of introduction, its Iecipi.
emit, a smart New York woman, found her
eyes drawn to that hat as nothing had
ever drawn them before. It fairly fasci-
mated her. She listened TO the girls plans,
her aspirations, her needs; but the hat
was in the foreground. "And now, Mrs.
Blank" said the girl, when she had fin
ished her statement, what would you ad-
wise me first of all to do?" "Do? echoed
Mrs. Blank. Take that dreadful thing off
your head, and go out and buy decent
American hat
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
ST. PATRlCK'S CHURCH.
Splendid Music at the Old Mission
Street Cathedral.

Splendid Music at the Old Mission
Street Cathedral.
At st. Pat9ck's Church on Mission
street the Christmas services opened with
masses from AM to 9 A. NJ. and solem n
high mass was celebrated at 1880 A. NJ.
Rev. P. J. Keane was the celebrant, Rev.
?. j. Quinn deacon, Rev. ]. Brennan SUBJ
deacon. The pastor, P. J. Gray, was the
master of ceremonies. This noted old
church was decorated with festoons of
evergreen hanging from the galleries and
entwined around the columns in the nave.
On the altar were masses of beautiful white
flowers.
Rev. Father Quinn preached an appro-
pirate and impressive sermon upon the
nativity and the duties of the followers
of the Man of Bethlehem. The fine
musical programme began with the sing
ing of the 'Adeste Fideles." A "Veni
CREATOR arranged for contralto and
bass by J. H. Dohrmann, was sung
with fine effect. In the offertory a
"NoeP' by Loretz for tenor. ladies'
chorus and mixed chorus was rendered.
The solo parts were sung by Miss Higgins,
suprano; Mrs. Parent, contralto; Mr..
Messmer, tenor; Mr.. Richards, bass; ].
d. Dohrmann, organist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

offered to give $4,000 to supply the de-
fciency. The club is only two stories high,
the upper level being gained by a double
flight of broad and carefully graded stair
cases. which are, however, difficult of
ascent to those older mem bers who are
rendered infirm by age and by govt. These,
of course, gratefully welcomed the gen.
erous offer of their Chicago fellow-mem Der.
to the elevator, and the result was that
rival petitions have been circulated, half
the club being in favor of the elevator and
half against it. The fight wages fierce and
bitter, and the committee finds itself in so
great quandary about the matter that a
general meeting of the club has been called.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Is the Intimate Friend of Ii
Hung Chang, Viceroy of
the Empire.
He Is Backed by Powerful Syndi-
cate and Will Seek for
Various Franchises.

Hon. William Pritchard Morgan, a
noted barrister and member of the Brit
ish Parliament for Wales, will arrive here
in few days from London.
He is on his way to China to see Ii Hung
Chang, and confer with him in regard to
investments in China for powerful Brit
ish syndicate which he represents. Ii
Hung Chang, the great Viceroy, is par
ticul ar friend of Mr. Morgan, and there is
much interest in England as to what the
latter will effect through him.
One object of the visit of Mr.. Morgan to
China is to search for minerals of different
kinds in the country lying between Shang-
hal and Peking. This was announced not
long since in England by John Vaughan,
the intimate associate of Mr.. Morgan.
Mr.. Morgan has had strange career.
He has acquired very large fortune in
recent years. and all through his own eff
forts. 1t is not long since, as q young
man with only theoretical knowledge of
law, he went to Wales. He soon became
interested in the gold mines there. started
up work on number, and to the surprise
of many capitalists and others who had
tried it before him, began to make them
pay. The more men he employed and
the deeper he got the richer the mines be-
came, until now he is conceded to be the
man above all others who has shown that
there is great wealth in the gold mines of
| Wales.
How long he will stay in China is not
definitely known, but it is supposed that
it will be long enough to enable him to
carry out his projects and gain conces-
sions for taking out the richer ores in that
country. From indications also it is be-
| l1eved he will interest himself and the
| syndicate with him, in building railroads,
| and in other enterprises.
DR.. P. Ii. Farrell of this City has for
some years been a close friend of Mr..
| Morgan. He speaks of him as a gentle
| man OF great push and ability.
| Mr.. Morgan arrived in New York sew
eral days ago. He will cross the continent
leisurely, stopping at different points of
| interest, to San Francisco. Arriving here,
he will remain long enough to see the
City and nearby attractions, and will
then 90 TO Vancouver ana take a steamer
| for China, via Yokohama.
He will probably be in China several
months. There has been considerable in
British newspapers lately in regard to the
trip of the Welsh millionaire gold nine
owner. Morgan is expected here now
very soon.
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offered large sums, money carnot induce

offered large sums, money Cannot induce
me to give them up"
"Yes," she replied in answer to ques-
ton, 81 do hear from Mr.. Stanley occa-
sionally," and here she went to trunk
and brought from it a package of letters,
from which she extracted one and gave 1t
to her ouestioner to read. 1t was short,
in clear, bold hand, and was written In
October of 1895. 1t reads as follows:
Ny Dear Mrs. Stdnsbury: Your letters give
me greater pleasure than does anything on
EARTH for cannot read them without remem-
bering how, when in the deep recesses OF the
dark continent, l discovered latent qualty
which is now shining mark in civilization.
am glad to note your progress In art ana IL Z
erature; the illustrated poem Just received
from you is superb execution ana very true
to African life. Your name Will yet SHINE In
the pages of history as remarkable example
of what can be accomplished in snort space
of time. Mrs. Stanley joins me In hearty
good wish for your future success.
I hope to hear from you again very soon
Until then am, as hitherto, your friend,
II. NJ. STANLEY.
"You see," she explained, "Mr. Stanley
brought me to New Yerk about ten years
ago as q servant. liked New York and
would not go with him any further. l
found employment with family who per-
mitted me 10 attend school, and / re-
manned with them thtee years. Tnen l
came west to Cincinnati where L again
entered school with view to com pleting
my education. worked and kept myself
in school until three years ago, when L
got married. Ny husband was barber
and lived only year after our marriage.
Yes, | have again taken up my studies.
Mrs. Stansbury is a member OF several
secret organizations, is good singer and
well known in co!ored literary circles.
She will spend the holidays in New
York-Chicago News.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.
Some Beautiful Windows and Two
Sets of Vases Presented.


At st. Mary's Catholic Church services
were celebrated from until II A. NJ. by
Rev. Father FL. H. Wyman. At IL there
was solemn high mass. Father Wyman
preached an eloquent sermon appropriate
to the feast.
The church was beautifully decorated
by the Sisters of the Holy Family, as
sisted by several ladies of the parish.
From the candle supports of the church
columns hung wreaths of evergreen inter
twined with red holly berry sprlgs. The
altar was neatly decorated with ferns.
holly and smilax.
At the left. amid a bower of ferns,
boughs of pine and huge clusters. of
lilies, the roof being covered with cotton.
stood the crib of the infant Savior,
watched over by Mary and Joseph. This
was the most carefully prepared repre-
sentation of the Christ in the crib in any
OF the churches of the City.
Much attention was attracted to the new
windows OF the church, which were
placed in during last week. They repre-
sent st. Ambrose, st. Martin, ST. Boniface
and st. Francis. Two beautiful pairs of
vases, the gifts of parishioners were also
seen at the altar
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
Some Most Beautiful Deco
rationS Were to Be
Seen.
The Crib Containing the Divine
Infant in All Catholic
Churches.
Father Caraher's Sermon Replete
With Interesting Remi.
niscence.

From the standpoint of profuse and
tasteful decoration, st. Francis Catholic
Church was dream of beauty yesterday.
The ornamen tation of the church was done
wholly by Miss Mary Bowling, Miss Katie
Fitzsimmons. Miss Minnie Doane. Miss
Mallon and Mrs. Cunningham. No pains
were spared by these ladies to secure an ar
tistic effect.
The large columns of the church had
each a circlet of evergreen. In front of
the choir's gallery hung festoons of the
same material, while directly above the
festoons was row of wreaths of ever
green and holly berry sprigs intertwined.
At the left of the church, near the altar
of the Blessed Virgin, was a crib contain
ing the Divine Infant, over which Joseph
and the Blessed Virgin Mary kept tender
watch. Around it were placed several
large bouquets of Gala lilies in vases,
while at the feet of the Virgin, directly
over the crib, was handsome floral offer
ing sent in by lady parishioner. On a
background of pink Towering, these words
appeared in violets: Hail full of grece."
wreathed The altar, which contains
some of the richest candelsbra of any
church in the City, was wonderfully
wreathed and festooned with smilax,
ferns, evergreens and holly. The vases
were filed with bright-red holly berries,
which gave an enlivening effect to the
whole. The two small minareted gate
posts at the communion rail were en-
powered in smilax.
The first mass was held at 5 A. M. by
Rev. Father T. Caraher, at which the
juvenile choir rendered ''Adeste Fideles"
and other appropriate hymns. Mass was
celebrated every hour till IL A. M. conclu-
sivey.
The solemn high mass at II o'clock was
celebrated by Rev. Father P. Heslin.
Father Caraher OBLIGATED as deacon and
Father Giles as sub-deacon. The sermon
was preached by Father Caraher.
He chose his text from the words OF the
angel, Behold, bring you good tidlngs
of great Joy, which shall be to all the peo-
pie, for this day is born to you Savior,
which is Christ the Lord, in the city of
David" In his exordium he stated that
Christmas day of 1894 was the most mem
orable day of his life. for on that occasion
he celebrated three masses in the cave of
the Nativity at Bethlehem.
Continuing, he pointed out the lessons
taught from the crib by the Divine Infant,
and in his peroration exhorted his hearers
more faithfully and fully to practice those
lessons in the future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
ENGLAND's LIST OF sEAMEN
The Available Number for Sea Service
Is Put at IS, S18'

Fanciful intelligencers in naval matters
have lately been striving to take entire
possession of the public ear. Not only
this, but the country has been surfeited
with a lot of nonsensical stuff anent the
numbers of all ranks available for sea
service. Soecalled experts fail into pal
pable mistake when they put 1t at 93. 100,
which is the total number voted. Only
80 S18 are available for sea service even
on paper, the remaining 1882 being made
up of $500 boys under training and 1l2l PEN
sloners, besides 462 naval cadets and en-
gineer students, while to complete the
list 1049 other officers and men are en-
ployed In different establishments and
services.
How are these 1888 officers and men
ready to 20 anywhere at an hours notice
made upP Petty officers and seamen num-
Der 6,420 but only 1859 belong to the
seamen class. Engine-room artificers and
stokers absorb 1903 of the difference; ar
tlsans, 1866: miscellaneous ratings, 5117;
while the balance is made up OF Kreemen
and Seedfes, and natives of the Royal In
dian Marine, mastering 725 in all.
But there is vast disparity in num-
bers existing between the Sc, 400 men in
the petty officers and seamen class and
the 85,816 available for sea service. Ma,
rines account for Is, 600 of this difference
officers for another 1912. while there are
1900 in the coastguard. What an absurdity
10 talk of all these guardians of our coast
being available for seal To cap ali, we
have 4495 boys afoat, in addition to the
$500 previously noticed under training
and ineffective. That is to say. our boys
number 1896, or one-six of our entire avail
able force of petty officers and seamen
class, or more than one-tentn of the total
numb ers (93, 750) borne. These facts and
figures should be studied by those who
pretend to keep reason and authority over
their public statements concerning our
naval decentralization ExcnaDge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
DEAD IN A DITCH
At MIDNIGHT
Frank SCOTS White Face
Upturned to the Ian
terms Light.
Coroners of Two Counties Re-
fuse TO Take Charge Of
the Remains.
The Accident Happened at Shutdown
and the Body Still Lies by
the ROADSIDE.

Frank Scott, an engineer. 90 years old,
employed by Warren & Malley at their
stone quarry in San Mateo County, lies
dead in ditch out on the San Bruno
road, and neither the Coroner of San
Mateo County nor of San Francisco
County will take charge of the remains.
Scott was killed just after shutdown last
evening, and the body was stiff, cold and
still in the ditch at midnight. Lanterns
in the hands of spectators brought the
white face into view last night, but all
were afraid to touch the body till some
Coroner acts.
Scott was driving into the City last
evening. He was alone. News of his
death reached the City late and particu-
lars are meager. He drove off an EN- bank
ment at the side ot the road near the
Six-Mlle House and the horse was hurled
to the bottom of the ditch, and it is sup
posed his neck was broken.
The place of death is in San Mateo
County. The Coroner OF that county was
notified by telephone of the accident and
death. He refused to take charge OF the
case or remains.
A man named James Elliott then tele-
phoned Police Captain Gillen of the Sew
enteenth-street station, who in turn notl-
fled Deputy Coroner O'Brien. He also
refused to take charge of the remains as
the location is outside San Francisco
County.
Another attempt will be made to-day to
get the San Mateo Coroner TO act.
James Grove is the Coroner of San Ma
teo County. He is reported to have tele-
pholed that it was too dark and 100
cold" to come down and take charge of
the remains. The spot is clearly beyond
the jurisdiction of Coroner Hawkins or
his deputies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

SIGNALS on both sides of the church have
been decorated with pine branches.
The Christmas services yesterday began
with solemn high mass at 5 o'clock, at
which the Very Rev. Father Plus Murphy
preached, followed by masses every half
hour until 10:30 A. NJ, when the sermon
was delivered by the Very Rev. Father
O'Connor. The musical programme con-
tanned Beethoven's mass in G as it's prin-
cipaI feature, the same being finely rem
dered by the following choir: Mass in G,
sopranos, Mrs. P. w: McGlade, Miss Law
Ter, Mrs. Judacelli and Nine. Waltz; altos,
Mrs. H. Clark, Miss Shannon and Miss B.
Kelleher; tenors, Z. Baronda and DR.. Ira
B. Todd; bassos, Daniel Sheerin, Denis
Sheerin and J. Lehrman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
LIKE A ROMANCE.
The Career OF Woman Who Was
90 Brought From the Wlds of
Africa by Stanley.

90 Brought From the wilds of
Africa by Stanley
A more remarkable history than that of
Mrs Stansbury. who is now visiting
friends at 1886 Portland avenue, is seldom
recorded. Her story, while real, is not un-
like many found in dime novels. 1t is
filed with deeds of daring, thrilling aG-
ventures and hair-breadth escapes from
blood-curdling situations in the jungles of
Africa. Mrs. Stansbury's maiden name
was Deloocha Congree and she comes from
a tribe of people known as the Ellaphias-
meaning people OF strength-who inhabit
the shores of the Keine, a northern tribu-
tary to the upper Congo River. ALI OF the
people of her tribe, she says, are large.
sinewy and strong, averaging 81 ieet in
height and that she is one OF the smallest
of her tribe. Her weight is $50 pounds
and she Is feet inches tall. The people
of the tribe from which she comes live to
be very old and do not begin to surn gray
until about 20 years of age.
stI am now 80 years DID," said Mrs.
Stansbury to visitor, ''and am considered
by nv people TO be young CIR"
The Ellaphias are expert hunters; ele-
infants. lions and large serpents are the
sort of game they go Tor, and Mrs. STAINS
bury. has many scars about her body as
souvenirs of her desperate encounters.
She was among the leaders in their hunt
ing excursions and therefore at the front
in every danger.
This remarkable woman wears around
her shapelv neck a long string OF vari-
colored beads. which she prizes more
highly than so many diamonds. They
i'm parted to her her first idea OF ciylliza-
ton. !,
se''These beads" said she, as she fondled
them, "were presented to me fifteen years
ago by the first white man ever saw,
Henry NJ. Stanley. He was then expior-
ing Keine River, which, ne believed,
gathered It's waters from the Tepee Lake.
/ was familiar with the country and dit.
ferent tribes for many miles around, and
on this account was asked to join the ex-
petition as guide. did so, and these
beads were given me for my services. L
have worn them about my neck ever
since, have never lost or broken single
one, and, although I've several times been
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
AT ST. DOMINIC'S.
Its Five Marble Affairs Are Simply
Adorned With Palms
and Dina

The Roman Catholic Church of st. Dom
mics, on Suffer street. is simply but
effectively decorated for the Christmas
season.
The superb main altar dedicated to st.
Dominic has received numerous offerings
of palms, ferns and pine. The affairs of
st. Joseph, St. Thomas, the Blessed Virgin
and the Holy Name are draped in ever
green's and the Virgins Shrine nestles in
the midst of foliage. The many COMES
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
SPANISH CATHOLICS.

Some Very Tasteful Floral Decora-
lions We're to Be Seen,
The services at the Spanish Catholic
Church were conducted by Rev. Father
Antonio San Andreas. Mass was ceIe-
brated at 5 A. M. and every hour till the
occasion of solemn nigh mass at IL.
Tie church was decorated with great
care. From the candle supports on the
columns hung wreaths of evergreen and
holly berries. The sides of the wall were
bedecked with bright flowers of various
kinds.
Several large hemispheres of smilax,
hyacinth and holly berries were tastefully
arranged around The altar. The altar
was festooned with ferns. At the left,
near the crib of the Divine Infant, were
several large vases filled with Gala lilies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
THE CAPTAIN TOLD HIM.
An Englishman Who Forgot About tn,
Letter III


Letter III
An Englishman who was touring
through America on board steamer when
one morning, after walking on deck and
looking round him, he stepped up to the
captain, says Tit-Bits, and asked: ~ beg
pardon, but would you kindly tell me
what lake I'm on p
1.-THE Lake Huron" replied the captain
and turned away.
The Englishman looked puzzled for q
moment and then. following the captain,
began again: II beg your pardon, you
said"
"It's the Lake Huron" roared the cap
tain, thinking the man was deaf
Eyes, 1 know.' persisted the passenger,
"but what's the name of the lake that I m
on?
"The Lake Huronr' shouted the cap
tain, incensed at what he thought gross
stupidity, and he turned away to relieve
himself by railing at one of the hands.
The Englishman looked more puzzled
than ever.
"The lake you're on is the lake your re on.
Of course it is The lake I'm on can't help
being the lake I'm on. What imperti-
nencel Let me look at my guidebook-
perhaps that will help me"
1t did tell him and then the humor OF
the situation suddenly dawned upon him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
ITALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Fitzpatrick Officiated at the
Solemn High Mass.

Father Fitzpatrick Officiated at the
Solemn High Mass.
At the Italian Catholic Church high
mass was conducted at A. M. by Rev.
Father r. de CAROLS. At 9 o'clock the
juvenile choir sang several appropriate
anthems. At 1920 a solemn high mass
was had, Father Fitzpatrick celebrant.
Sermons were preached at and 1890 by
Father de CAROLS. Both were on the sub
ject of the Nativity.
From the column posts at the extremi-
ties OF the altar hung two long streamers
of evergreen. The altar itself was care
fully decorated with smiiax, holly sprigs,
wreaths and festoons.
Just near each extremity of the com.
munion rail was a small palm tree.
The cot of the infant Savior was at the
left of the church. Near this bower OF
evergreen was a small pine tree. The
church columns were garland ed with smi-
lax.
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Lond on Club Conservatism.

A story comes from London which illus
trates the innate stubbornness of young
John Bull. The Reform Club of that city.
which is the stronghold of the Liberal
party, and to which all the Liberal aris-
tocracy belong, is rent in twain at the
present moment through the generous
offer of member of the institution who
resides in Chicago. Having observed that
there was no elevator on the premises, he
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
EARLY Morning Row.

John Lynch. ex-prizeighter. and his
friend, whose name is unknown, entered the
saloon of Joseph Gastell, at 206 Montgomery
avenue, a O'Clock this morning and assaulted
the proprietor.
Gastell drew pistol on his assailants and
fred one shot. Officers arrived and arrested
Lynch, who was taken 70 the California Police
Station and charged with battery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
SERVICES AT ST. ROSES
The First Christmas Mass Cele-
brated Yesterday.

brated Yesterday.
The first Christmas service was cele-
brated at ST. Roses Church yesterday
morning at s o'clock by Rev. Father Nu-
gent, with the music by the junior choir
At IL o'clock the solemn high mass was
celebrated, and the sermon was preached
by Rev. Father Gleason. The music was
Mozarts twelfth. and the offertory was
"Laudate Pueri Dominum," by Zingarelh.
SOLO and chorus. The "Adeste Fidels, -
by Novelio, and "Noel," by Adam, were
also sung
The choir were as follows: Misses Nu-
gent, Black, Byrne, Koran. Killgariff,
Welsh and Du Fossie; Mines. Coret,
Treacey. Handley and Powers; bassos-
Messrs. Lane, Parent and Doherty; ten
ors-Messrs. George Lane and Ben Seiber-
Itch; Mrs. T. J. Moynihan. organist. As
the church is vet in an unfinished condi-
ton no attempt was made at decoration,
but the beautiful new windows, of which
there are four in place, made splendid
effect