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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
TRIED THE PROPORTIONAL
Alfred Cridge Teaches the Voting
System to Woman
Suffragists.
A Trial Ballot for Seven School
Trustees Results With Emi.
nent Success.

The Woman's Suffrage monthly meet
ing was held yesterday afternoon in
Golden Gate Parlor. Miss Susan B.
Anthony opened the meeting. In the
course of her remarks she gave a resume
of the work which had been accom- plished
for the cause throughout the State during
the past week. She expressed her gratifi-
cation for the recognition and indorse-
ment of woman's suffrage by the three
political parties. She did not forget in her
remarks again to allude to the stand
taken by THE CALL and said she hoped the
members would send copies of that paper
to their friends.
AT the conclusion of his brief address
Alfred Cridge gave practical demonstra-
ton OF the proportional and representa-
tive system OF voting. This consumed the
remainder of the afternoon.
The demonstration consisted of a trial
ballot for School Trustee. Twelve names
| were voted for as candidates, seven being
! the number elected The members read
| lily acquired practical know ge of the
| system. So thoroughly did they compre-
bend the manner of voting that Mr..
| Cridge announced that no ballot had been
wrongly market.
| There were 81 votes cast. Charles M
| Shortridge, one of the candidates as trustee
Tor the imaginary school, received the
highest number of votes cast. The quota
was y votes. Mr.. Shortridge received
enough for election and 81 votes In excess.
! These were divided among the less fortu.
! nate candidates.
The following dates and places for the
conventions now being conducted by Rev
Anna ID. Shaw, Elizabeth u. Yates. Mary
q. Hay and Harriet May Mills, were an.
nounced. These are conventions that
were held In the past week and to be held
IN the week to come:
san Luis Obispo, 18th and 18th, San Luis
| Oolspo; Monterey, 18th and 18th Salinas,
santa Cruz, 18th and l4th, Santa Cruz; San
Benito, 14th and 18th, Hollister; Santa Clara
10Th and 10th, Gilroy; Santa Clara, 18th and
18th San Jose; San Mateo, 10Th and 10Th.
redwood City; Alameda, Goth. Berkeley
Alameda 21st and 22d, Alameda: Mend ocino
"a and 23d. Ukiah; Sonoma, 25th and 26tb
santa Rosa; Contra Costa, Goth and 27th
Martinez; Napa, 9th and 2Sth, Napa: Solano
18TH and 18th, Suisun City; Sacramento. 29th
| and 30th, Sacramento. -''n
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
ALMA MATER FAREWELL
nary Sing Their Farewell Song
in an Artists AteIier.

Seven Graduates From Van Ness Semi
nary Sing Their Farewell Song
in an Artists AteIier.
Golden Gate Hall was filled with FASH
ionable audience last evening, the occa-
sion being the commencement exercises of
the Van Ness Seminary. Over a thousand
invitations were issued.
The stage was arranged with oriental
rugs, paintings, tapestries and divans, the
scene being the interior of an artists
studio. This was designed by Mrs. Edger-
ton, assisted by John Houseman and John
Gamble.
Seven young ladies were in the gradual
ing class, all attired charmingly in pure
white and each holding in her hand a
spray of green. All of the young ladies
were strikingly beautiful and with the rose
nght that was thrown on the scene the
erect was an exquisite picture.
rms commencement marks change of
administration in the seminary, DR.. S. II.
Wiley retiring and being succeeded bv
Miss Sarah II. Hamlin and Mrs. Edgerton.
Inc programme was rendered exceed
lngly well; it was as follows:
Duet for two pianos, "Valse Brillante"
| (MoszkowsEi, Mae Z. Weldon, Beatrice Spill
valo, Ardean Billiard and Professor Stewart
| essay, Typical Women of the French Reyolu
| tion," Roberta NJ. Wiley; recitation, "In an
Atelier'' (Aldrich), Anna II. Day and Edna NJ
Bioss; violin solo, "Ballade and Polonaise"
| {Vieuxtemps) Miss Mcconnell, pupil of Henry
aeyyman. discussion, ,"Fads-Are They Benef-
Bnllard; negative, Beatrice Splivalo Essay,
The New Esealibar," Anna H: Day; vocal
solo, ACROSS the Dee" (CoOmbs) Roberta NJ
Wiley; recitation, (a( Merchant of Venice
act / scene II, (bl "a Maidens lament" Edna
NJ. Bloss; essay, "Make Haste Slowly" Helen
l. spalding; piano solo, Cascade" Pauer),
Mae L. Weldon; class song, Loyal and True" !;
address and presentation OF diplomas Dr. s. H.
Wiley; musical director, H. J. Stewart, NJ. B.
At the conclusion of the programme the
graduating class-Helen Louise Spalding,
Mae Emma Weldon; literary course, Edna
Mitchell Bloss, Ardean Bullard, Anna
Hunt Day, Beatrice Splivalo and Roberta
Maria Wiley, sang the class song. COM
posed by Helen l.. Spalding, after which
DR.. Wiley presented the young ladies
with their diplomas. Besides the diplo-i
mas conferred by the doctor Mrs. Edger-
ton gave special diplomas to her class, con-
sisting of the Misses Boss, Day and
Wiley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
PRINTERS TO PICNIC.
Their Mutual Aid Society Prepare for q
Big Time Tomorrow.

Their Mutual Aid Society Prepare for a
Big Time Tomorrow.
The Union Printers Mutual Aid Society
is preparing for a big time to be had on
Thursday next, when the fraternity will
give an excursion and picnic to Glenwood,
Santa Cruz Mountains. Glenwood Park
has been rented for the occasion.
The trains will be made up of first-class
passenger coaches and the comfort of the
guests will be locked after. A band OF
music will accompany the excursion, rem
dering music on the trip to the park
The price for round-trip tickets has been
placed at 81 for adults and 80 cents for
children, which is very reasonable, con-
sidering the long ride given.
Boats leave the foot of Market street
(narrow-gauge route) at $40 A. NJ Trains
arrive at Glenwood at II A.. NJ. and return
ing leave Glenwood at 5 80 p NJ
Tickets can be procured from any mem
Der of the society or at COG Montgomery
street, room 16.
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endowment rank and also wants the Rath-
bone Sisters properly recognized.
During the reading of his report ne PAID
very delicate and nicely turned compll-
ment to the grand keeper OF RECORDS ana
seal: Always prompt, accurate ana reil-
aDie; ever ready to advance the interests
OF the order; willing and tireless worker.
can but reiterate the compliments paio
Brother Herman Schaffner by my prede-
cessors. AS grand keeper OF records ana
seal he is the acme of PERFECTION.
The breeze that arose from the yeiis,
cheers, whistling and waving OF hats TN at
followed made the red, yellow and blue
bunting that festoons the grand chancel.
lor's caair and the platform wave ana flap
against its supports.
The report of the grand keeper of records
ana seal was devoted mostly to statlstlcal
information, of which 1t contained vast
amount.
every branch of the organization 10 nave
drunk deep from the central trunk OF
prosperity.
The report of the San Francisco Bureau
OF Relief showed that 245 cases had peen
reported during the last fifteen months
ana had been properly attended 10. our
ing this period there have been sixteen
deaths. The receipts amounted 10
$685. So and the expenditures exceeded
that sum by $o3 50. There is sui que
from lodges $16l, which would make the
total assets of the society $107 % after de-
Quoting the overdraft of the treasurer
The Stockton Bureau of Relief reported
ten cases cared for. The total receipts
footed up $557 80; the expenditures
SAT- %.
During the same time the Los Angeles
Bureau of Relief received $1466 70 and ex-
pended $1039 60
The Sacramento Bureau OF Relief re-
ceived 1858 As and disbursed $500 20.
The Sacramento and Stockton bureaus
filed supplemental reports.
proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton relative to the payment OF benefits
was read and referred to the committee on
law and supervision.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
a NEW EVENING DAILY.
It's First Issue to Make Its Appearance
Next Month.

|
Next Month.
On the LIST of June a new daily evening
paper will issue its first number in this
City. 1t will be known as the San Fran
| cisco Daily Evening News and will be pub
lished by an incorporated company, OF
which the following are the officers and
directors: Z. S. Barney, president and
business manager: J. NJ. Maxwell, vice
president; ]. K. Phillips, treasurer; E..
w. Thurman, secretary; w. ]. Overstreet,
George K. Moore, ]. T. Cochell directors.
Its plans and policy are indicated in
the following prospectus:
In presenting the San Francisco Evening
News, a daily evening newspaper, to the peo-
pie of San Francisco the persons responsible
for the venture are actuated by several dis
ttnct and weighty motives. The first and
(franknesS compels the admission) most urgent
of these is a hope that we may achieve such
success as will enable large number oil PRINT
ers 10 exc out q modest livelihood, the which
has been made matter of difficulty by the in
! PRODUCTION OF typesetting machines. We have
no quarrel with either the machines or the
! proprietors who have grasped the opportunity
| to make money by the use of the machines
! But We want to live, and having given The best
! years OF our lie TO newspaper work are now
/ scarcely fitted for any other vocation. But
| while we frankly avow our necessity and Will
! not scorn such aid may be rendered our
venture by charitable souls, we believe we Will
We believe-and this is reason two-that a
| paper the size of tne News, properly edited, is
large enough to contain all the news OF the day,
! and that in readable form. Few persons have
| the time and fewer the desire TO wade through
pages and columns OF padded and long-drawn-
! out articles The News will be newsy sheet
| in the best sense of the term and will try TO
| substitute crispness and pertinency for the
usual bulk and prosiness.
The third reason for the San Francisco News
| launching is desire to see the truth pictured
! forth in matters political and economic We
| boldly assert that there are few, if any, daily
papers that dare or will tell the bald truth re-
| gardng these topics. Despite the truly press
! ing need of education and enlightenment upon
! the great problems of government, we see our
| dsilies prostituting their columns to the de-
mands OF party politics. shielding wrongdo-
ers. unfolding fraud, decrying and opposing
| reform and progress. The San Francisco News
viii tell the truth during its lifetime, be il
short or long. Our claim to be "independ-
| eut" means, we hope, more than an empty
| boast. We will be silent at no time and on no
subject Praise and blame Will be given as
! they are earned, and party fealty will not
| shield the guilty individual in any station OF
! life.
The San Francisco News is to be the peoples
1 paper. Born in and of hard times, it will be
] sold for corresponding prices. Delivered by
carriers in the city or by mail, % cents per
| month
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
Interesting Sabbath at Mills College,

On Sunday, May IT, the Rev. DR.. Hallock
preached and administered the holy commu-
Mon at Mills College. Ten young ladies made
confession of their faith in Christ and united
with the college church. 1t was a day of
service, the last of the year, impressive
and profitable. DR.. Hallock preached from the
text, "Who hath despised the day of small
things?" Next Sunday the bsccalaureate SER
mon will be preached by Rev. DR.. Coyle at 8
o'clock. The usual exercises of commence
ID ent will take place during the week, the an
nual concert being on Tuesday evening and
the CONNIE ncement day on Wednesday. The
exercises of that day will begin at o'clock.
The address will be given by Rev. L. II. Hal
lock, D. D., and the presentation OF diplomas
and conferring of degrees by the president of
the college, Mrs. C. T.. Mills.
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representing the Ratb bone sisters arrived
When the lodge again convened the sisters
were called on for remarks. and Mrs.
Guthrie, Mrs. Monroe and Miss G. a.
Farno responded.
The ladies brought an invitation from
their order inviting the Knights OF Pythias
to attend convention of the Grand Tenn
pie OF Rathbone Sisters for the purpose OF
witnessing the exemplification of the
work last evening.
They asked the use of the hall occu pied
oy the knights as it is larger than Pythian
castle. A motion was made and unani-
mously carried that the ladies be given the
privilege and their courteous invitation
accepted.
a number of resolutions and amend
ments OF minor importance were Intro.
ouced and referred TO the proper COM
The numbers of the committee on the
fythian Home was augmented by the
addition OF Wolfe and Vincent.
Red Bluff is not the only place that
wants the next session of the Grand Lodge
held there: Hanford. Kings County, is
also an aspirant. and resolution to that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
D. O'Meara of Santa Rosa Lodge No. 81
and w. w. Stockwell of Lamson Lodge
No. 4S9, Los Angeles

~ " Medrd Oh CdnIa hOSd LOuRe NO. 81
and w. w. Stockwell of Lamson Lodge
No. 4s9, Los Angeles.
The delegates were all supplied wit h The
report of the grand chancellor, comprising
forty-three closely printed pages. During
the reading OF this report the author was
frequently greeted with bursts of applause.
The report shows that during the past
year the mem bership roll has been in
creased by more than 400 names, the
only fraternal order in the State that is
known not to have decreased or remained
stationary in mum bers during that time.
The grand chancellor reported the in
stitution of i've lodges during the present
year-a splendid showing.
Nearly an hour and half was con-
sumed in the reading OF this report.
Twice-the first time when he enthusi-
astically referred to the Pythian Home,
and the next when he forcefully urged the
propriety of having the stars and stripes
conspicuously displayed in every subordi-
nate lodgeroom-he was heartily ap-
plauded.
The grand chancellor is new man. He
strongly favors the uniform rank and the
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effect was introduced by representatives of
the two lodges of that city.
AS the afternoon waned several of the
committees reported on a part of the reso-
lutlons referred to them. Under the rules
action ON them was postponed until to-
day.
The committee on redistricting the State
asked the representatives who desired any
changes made in the existing state of af-
fairs to communicate with it. After few
other announcements the body adjourned
till 10 O'Clock this morning.
1t is expected that the session will end
Frlday evening or Saturday noon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
BISHOP NICHOLS IS |LL,
He Has Cancelled All His Epis.
copal Engagements for
a Month.
His Condition Regarded as Not Seri.
Gus, but He Must Have
Absolute Rest.

The Right Rev. William F. Nichols.
Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Central
California, has been i'll at his home at San
Mateo. His condition has been improved
during the last few days.
Bishop Nichols worked so hard that
nervous prostration was the result. Added
to this, he contracted a cold that settled in
his lungs and made his condition really
alarming at one time. An improvement
has been noted, however, which fact will
be heard with sincere pleasure bv his
many friends and admirers.
His physician. DIR. Washington DODGE
informed the standing committee of the
diocese that Bishop Nichols should have
absolute rest. The committee is composed
of Rev. r. c. Foute, Rev. DR.. Spauldinp
Rev. Mr.. Chetwood, Rev. Mr. Lion. A. N
Drown, Colonel Mendell, U. S. a. Charles
b. Ravens and Major Hooper. They met
Saturday and addressed an affectionate
and respectful letter to the Bishop. ASKING
him to cancel all the engagements of his
episcopal office for thirty DAYS at least
Bishop Nichols was also respectfully urged
to attend strictly TO his health and to take
absolute rest.
The physician saw Bishop Nichols on
Sunday at San Mateo. The Bishop was
touched by the communication, which he
accepted In the spirit it was presented
that is, ne almost promised to think of
nothing but his health for month.
The Bishop is in no immediate dam
ger, said Major Hooper last night in the
Occidental, "still he is in q serious con-
dlt1on. We hope that months rest will
serve to bring back his health"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
THE OREG0N's VICTORY.

Reception to Be Given to the Union
Iron Works.
At the regular meeting of the board Of
trustees OF the Mechanics Institute, held
last night, it was unanimously decided to
give reception at the Mechanics Pavilion
to the Union Iron Works as testimonial
of regard and appreciation for the un-
paralleled achievement and victory of the
steamer Oregon.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
Doolan. Lewis and Cumming was an
pointed TO take the matter in hand and
confer with Messrs. Scott of the Union
Works relative thereto.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20

Los Angeles accompanied by Alex Greg
gains All that Mr.. Buckley has to say
is that he was not doing politics In Los
Angeles, and that he is Tout of politics.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
PYTH|AN KNIGHTS
TRULY CH|VALR|C.
Grand Chancellor Demands
Recognition of the
Sisters.
NEW OFFICE CREATED.
Editor Ben NJ. Maddox Now the
Grand Lodges Official
Reporter.
AN INTERESTING SESSION
Only Fraternal Order in the State
That Has Grown in Numbers
the Past Year.

The Grand Lodge of the Knights Of
Pythias was called to order yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock, the hour appointed
for beginning the morning session.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20
Shops Win BE CIosed

BERKELEY, CAL. May 19.-All the
butcher-shops in Berkeley will be closed
tomorrow on account of the butchers
day, which will be celebrated at Shell
Mound.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20

meeting to be held in Shattuck Hall to-
morrow afternoon and evening. Both
sessions will be addressed by Miss Sarah
Severance, Miss Yates and Miss Mills.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-20

The wood of the lime tree is used for
the sounding. boards OF pianofortes. as il
does not warp under change of tempera-
ture or atmosphere.
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Section 80 The Department may furnish books stationary
and other supplies price sufficient TO cover cost
iclndin interest TO private pupils therein
9th persons educational purposes
moneys received for the sale OF books sta
tionarv and snnna shall from time time be paid
Minister definite statement OF what
they represent
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-24

I'D lhE IA
the Departments take minutes of all its meet
ins noting record keeping the minutes
meetings of the various committees requesed
carry necessary correspondence and keep and
the financial transactions of the Depart
rnent perform all other and things may
be required by Department He shall have the
tody responsible for the safekeepng of all books
records and all other property
of the Department kept general the
Government
Section 16. Department shall appoint school agent
school district during its pleasure who shall
be entrusted with ORDERS instructions
regulations of Department and of the Inspectors
era All of dongs be subject final
approval of the Department.
Section II All schools presided by qualified
teachers If there shall be than teacher public
shall designated by the Department
principal.
salary school agents. teach
officers especially provided by law, shall
may Department.
Section established maintained by
Department with public schools. All
private schools
Department shall have entire charge and
responsible of all affairs
pertaining public The Department is author
schools for secular instructions
at such places discretion it may
advisable funds it's disposal permit The
Department shall regulate the of study be pursued
in grades public classify them by such meth
shall deem Such schools may include normal
kindergarten schools schools for techni
cal boarding evening schools
Department may maintain classes for normal tech
any school where there not
be pupils justify the establishment of
separate schools for such purposes:
Section 81 Any person desiring establish private
school, application in writing to that effect to
agent district which it desired to esab
lsh school, application shall be accompanied by
the and guardians of the children IN
tending school, stating that the applicant the
person teacher of their children If the
picant possesses necessary qualifications become
proposed the Department shall issue
permit authorizing establishment of such school.
Section % Every private shall be subject the
supervision of the Department. 1t duty the
Department require private schools be
good and that the premises of such
comply and regulations of the Depart
ment promulgated with regard to sanitary
conditions hygiene.
Section shall charge for tuition in pub
school, provided however, that the Department in its
discretion establish discontinue select schools
taught in the English language charge such tuition fees
for may proper provided however, that
shall be established only in places where
free schools grade pupils within the compulsory
age are readily children of such district
Section "a The all children between six and
fifteen years age both inclusive at either public or private
is obIi nd incumbent
parents having the responsibility and
care them such school
Provided shall be compulsory in the
cases, n others:
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section 20 The varops school agents shall under the drec,
on of the Department have charge and prop
ort of tba Danartment in their respective districts; they
~ attend 70 tho preservation and care of all buildings in
~ tt+ + same NAV he preserved from injury and decay;
"a lo, ooop roc,iras shall call the attention of the
Minister or to such steps as
ar,, 70 that object
H.. e .,5n,
Seollon 90 never ' p - co
ris S ~ - - 49, 30. t,o hu have tho
b 70 roson+ tlair noon in writing 70 the school agent
b ril +t annoint = time for tbe hearing of the case:
a f in hi; ipion the case Of the neioner shall have been
annroval Of the Department
Section 40 For the better conroi ana management oi 'he
public Schools the department Is au'horlAeu 70 uSSn
school DISTRICTS to establish their boundaries; ana 10 after
the same from time TO time as IN It's discretion II deems most
advisable These districts shall be so arranged that s
DE no unassigned locdhS
section H. al persons ~ :lOol -,
10 "''elu Inc ~ " ~ - ~,
49,, t4,a &C is a. . school in some otber district
- 80 -, ,ln+ on soboo1 ooon+ Of +bo+ district
Grant sncb permission.
Section a. The teachers of all schools either public or pr
Fate' sh'il Keep coIIe'' ieSi''ei u '"o names ' 90 ~
and the places of residence the children attending
respective schools and no teacher grant
release to any enid under neen years Of age VINO s De
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