davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

initiated six candidates and received six applica-
tions for membership.
The meetings of California Lodge have been
largely attended lately and number OF candidates
have been initia ed.
new lodge is soon to be instituted in this City
and DR.. +. L. Lord q prominent member of the
order. is working hard to that end He has already
the names OF thirty-fve prominent business men
who Will Join as charter memb rs and he expects
soon obtain fifteen additional names.
The annual Christmas festival of the order, held
IN Saratoga Hall, was q great success. The hall
was crowded 10 its utmost and during the evening
over $50 children crowded around the Christmas
Tree each 10 receive present and nuts and can
glorious time.
Grand Past Chief Bund intends shortly to light Il
new campfire, and he will gather around him q
number of energetic warriors who will give assist
ance 10 each lodge in the City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Companions of the Forest, A. o. F.

Sunshine Circle at its last meeting in MERGED in
itiated six candidates. On that occasion the circle
was presented handsome cabnet by the members
OF Court Fountain City No. 1880.
Washington Circle No. l will give valentine
party on the evening of the 18th of February.
The social given by Ivanhoe Circle was well at
tended and it very enjoyable event.
Supreme Companion Mrs. Minnie Asher, Sub
Supreme Companion Mrs. McLane and Supreme
Herald Mrs. B. Hackett will pay official visit to
Pride OF the Forest Circle in Oakland tomorrow.
Bohemian Circle will give an enter ainment In
Socia Hail. A. o. f. building, the 18th inst.
California Circle at Its last meeting received a
number OF applications.
At the reception recently given by Satellite Cir
Gle number of applications were received from
ladies desiring TO become members.
Oak Grove Circle will give leap-year party on
the evening of Washngton's birthday.
Following are he installations during the second
week in January:
January 8. Sherwood Circle-Mrs. Corwin, Mrs.
Asher, 5. c. c., Mrs. Davies Mrs Goodwin; Satel-
lite Circle-Nss a. Walsh, Mrs. Nevins Mrs, NJ.
A. Phillips.
January T. Olympia Circle-Mrs. Nevins, Mrs.
Ubhaus Mrs. Phillips; Bohemia Crce-Mrs.
Boehm, Mrs Nevins. Mrs. Ubhaus, Mrs. Phil fps;
Pride of the Forest-Mr Pereguine, Mrs. Brady,
Mrs sllvershieid; Piedmont Circle-Mrs. Brady,
Mrs Svershield.
January 9. California circleaaF. D. Brandon,
Circle-Miss Vira McNorton, Mrs. Asher,
;. q. c., Mrs Phillips; Germania Circle-Mr.
Zaeaan MI Asher g. O. MIS- rs,, Boenm m
Ubhaus; ENTERPRISE Circle-Mrs. y. NJ. Phillips,
Mrs Goodwin, Mrs w. f. Kimba
January g. Oak Grove Circle-MrS. Boehm,
Mrs. Ubhaus Mrs. Davies.
January 10 Minerva Circle-Mrs. George Friede-
mann, Mrs s. Beversen, Mrs. FalcOner; German
American Circle-Mrs. Kinder, Mrs Boehm; Twin
Peaks Circle-Mrs. W. f. kimball. Mrs. A sher
5. G. G., Mrs. A. NJ. Phillips, Mrs. CoTwin; Oak
Leaf Circle-F. Zimmerman, Mrs. Davies, Mrs
Good IL in.
January IL Mizpah Circle-Mrs Ubhaus, Mrs
NJ. L. Falconer, NJ rs. Goodwin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Independent Order B,nai Birth,

Pacific Lodge and California l odge each had III
installation of officers s. Thursday evening. The
event by alifornia Lodge was observed with I'M
usual pomp, ii being the occasion Of the third sue
cessive installation of President ]. L. Franklin.
The officers of each lodge installed by the
grand officers. and af er the ceremonies were over
Grand President Jonas and the president OF Cali
fornia Lodge We're each presented with very
costly bouquet. During the evening photograph
OF the scene taken by fashlight The lodge
room was crowded by members of Califo mia
Lodge and members of other lodges. Addresses
made by A. Jonas, G. P ]. Platschek, g. T.
j. LeVis0n G. s.; S Hochstadter, grand trustee;
i. l. Wolfe, first 6. V. P; Rev. NJ. S. Levy and A.
Krouberg and President Franklin This lodge is
making arrangements for the celebration OF its
twenty-ffIh anniversary in he future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
THE HANDBALL COURTS.
Interesting and Closely Contested
Games Played at the San Fran
cisco and Union.

There were no games at the Occidental
handball court yesterday. The guests at
the banquet enjoyed themselves so thor
oughly that they did not part till an early
hour yesterday morning, and as the tables
had to be removed it was thought better
not to hurry things, but to take days re-
taxation.
Some of the Occidental players was at
the Union court yesterday and amateur
champion P. T. Donnelly and T. F. Bon
net played against r. Lenihan and John
Feeney and defeated them, after a spirited
contest. Ed Maloney Of the Occidental
and T. Lenihan played against Terry Nc
Manus and Willie Jacobs, and won by
three games to two.
At the San Francisco court there were
several interesting games. Al Pennoyer
and NJ. Dillon PLAYED a rafting game
against J. Harlow, the coast champion,
and 2. Kelly, and won the final after an
exciting struggle by two aces. The four
old standbys, p. RYAN and j. Rodgers and
M Mcneil and S. Mcdonald, played Nv o
rubs and Ryan and Rodgers won both.
Following Were the games played at the
two courts:
gan francisco eourt-P. Ryan and J. Rodgers
defeated NJ. Mcneil and 6. Mcdonald two rubs.
+. sullivan and j. Callahan defeated NJ. O'Neil
ana e. Brennan, Pill, 1921, 21-9. J. Col
ms Is, ana N Mcguire defeated NJ. Edwards and
). White, Zl-17. 1921, 21-14. F. Mitchell
and and G; codIIIopy defeated J. sinnott and NJ.
Brandon, lilo, 1921, 21-13. w. o'Don-
nell and }; Higgins defeated F. Burke and W.
DrlescolI, LII, 9-2l. Pip. r. Shea and
d. O. Brlen defeated D. Connolly and J. Bran
nick, PIP. 1871, 21-6. Al Pennoyer and
NJ. Dillon defeated j. Harlow, the coast cham
Bionn, and 2. Kelly, 21-1s, 1921, 2l-12,
Union Court--o. Hendry and Professor Lynch
defeated G; johnson and J. Norris PLY, 10
defeated c. Neiron al A. McDufie I9N2i.
21-20, 21-1S; j. McGwinn and r. Roach de-
ieated P. GaughaG and T. Egsn 21-Is, 2I-18.
P Farrell and W. 1ongge defeated Paul Kelly
oDonnell and J. Nelson defeated Jere Rogers
and and W; Kelly 2I5le, 1921, 21-l8.
feated Sam Barber and ". Smith
1921, 21-15, 2l-16. Ed Maloney
of the Occidental Court and Tom Lehman de-
feated Terry McManus and Wallie Jacobs,
11-21, 21-19, 1921, 2l-1S, 21-l5. p
Johnson defeated W. McMLanus and j. Dooley,
21-17, 1921, 2I-15. T. +. Bonnet of the
Occidental court and Patrick Donnelly. the
amateur champion of the coast, defeated job n
Feeney and Richard Lenihan, 21-6, 1871
2l-16, 3-21, 21-l6.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Knigbts and Ladies of Honor,

During the month Of December more than 100
members have been initiated in the order OF the
knights and Ladies of Honor.
Bay City Lodge held highly interesting meeting
last Monday night. Several applicants for admis-
sion were initiated. The grand officers present
were: Grand Protector +. Kemp Van Ee, Grind
secretary :. B. Carleton and Grand Guide Mrs. ID.
G. kapan.
The grand officers have been invited to attend
meeting of Palmetto Lodge Alameda, next Thurs
day ght the 9Th inst.
Yerba Buena Lodge of San Jose gave it's right
to the la les New Years eve, when the
ladies of the lodge entertained their friends from
O'clock 10 midnipht.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Imnroved Order Of Red Men.

The grand keeper of records, c. f. Burgman, is
on the trail and will not return until tomorrow.
He has been absent with the great incohonee on
his tour in the north
Emil S,een of Bald Eagle Tribe No. rs was. on
Friday night, presented beautiful gold badge en-
blematic of the order, in recognition of past
services, the presentation speech being made by
Fred Brandt ID. ID. G. 5. Following are the officers
chosen by Bald Eagle Tribe for the ensuing year:
T. h. Mcguire. s: Reinh rdt Smith, S. S; J..
Breniord: w. W. Tanner, prophet; John Mcguire;
first sannap: NJ J. Mcguire second sanuap; Fred
Andson. guard of the wigwam: Arthur DOwdell,
guard of the forest. The tribe conferred the adop-
ton degree on two palefaces.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

The newly elected officers of Golden Gate Lodge
No. IA were installed last Thursday, those of Cali
fornia Lodge No. 70 on Friday.
Pacific Stamm No 10 and Hermann Lodge No.
224 viii install their officers this evening. Germa-
mia Lodge No. 78, San Francisco Lodge No. 246
and Metamora Lodge No. 4, p. j. will install Off
GERS tomorrow night: Vorwaerts Lodge No. 255,
Schiller Lodge No. 27S and the Redmen's Schuet-
zen section will install officers, and on Thursday
TeuIonla Lodge No. $50 will install is officers
Vorwaerts Iodge No. 255 at a recent meeting
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Interesting Items From important Alameda County,

the guests it was decided that each minis
ter should be accompanied by his wife.
All reference to the Brown scandal had
been carefully avoided throughout the
routine proceedings, but at the close Rev.
John Thompson saw a chance TO touch on
the prevailing topic, so he said Each
minister is to bring his wife, but
it should be distinctly understood that his
lady companion is his wife proper" A
few OF the faces theological quiyered
slightly and the meeting adjourned.
Epworth Leaguers.
OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. 5-The officers
who were elected at the semi-annual cleo
ton OF the Epworth League of the Eighth.
avenue Methodist Episcopal Church OF
East Oakland were regularly installed last
evening. The following were elected !:
President, James II. Cobbledick Jr; first
vice-president, Mr. Beals; second vice
president, Miss Agnes Woodcock; third
vice president, Frank W. Trower; fourth
vice-president, C. A. Heaton; secretary,
Miss Grace New orthy; treasurer, William
+. McGeorge; chorster. Miss May Cobble-
dick; pisnist, Miss Anna Lindsay.
The annual election of officers OF the
Eighth avenue Methodist Episcopal Sun
day-school, corner OF Eighth avenue and
Seventeenth street, was held Monday
evening, December 81, 1895, resulting in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
DEATH OF c. H. SWASEY.
Explosion of a Can of Bisulphide
of Carbon Burns Him
Frightfully.
F. H. Pawling, an Aged Man, Commits
Suicide by Cutting His Throat
With a Razor.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Jan. 5.-George H
Swasey, young man who has resided in
Alameda for many years, died Saturday at
a ranch near Madrone Springs in the Santa
Cruz Mountains, from injuries received
ten days ago.
He was engaged in clearing a mountain
farm and Kidding the place of gophers and
other pests. In furtherance OF the latter
work he had procured five. gallon can OF
bisulphide of carbon, prepared especially
to exterminate gophers. Ten days ago,
lille handling the mixture, it exploded,
burning him frightfully on his upper body,
and finally causing iock-jaw from which
he died. The particulars as to the explo-
sion have not been received, but it is sup
posed that the can and It's contents were
handled near light or flame. The re-
mains were brought to Alameda asst mig hit,
and the funeral will be held from the
residence of E. Scheiffelm, 1911 Central
avenue.
Deceased was 80 years of age, and son
of Charles S. Swasey. He was a nephew
OF Mrs. Caroline Il. Dwinelle of Alameda
and OF Timothy g. Phelps and Mrs. J. b.
Schroeder OF San Mateo. His wife was a
daughter OF Mrs. +. Scheffelm, whose hus-
band is the weli-known mining expert who
leaves, besides his young widow, three
children.
Cuts His Throat With a Razor.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Jan. CT. II. Pawl-
ing, rs years of age, con- mitted suicide
yesterday morning at the residence of his
son, Ii. Paving, 1881 Encinal avenue. He
had been in iil-health for some time, and a
few days ago physician was called in,
who informed the ailing mans relatives
that he was suffering from softening OF The
brain. The old man went about among
the neigh bors with tales OF i'll. usage, and
it was apparent to all who knew the fam
lily that he was falling mentally. 4ester-
day morning he arose and busted himself
about the house for time. AT half-past
he went into the house and procured his
sons razor. His purpose to take his life
was deliberate. With the sharp nipple
ment he first hacked the right side OF
his throat in two or three places. He must
have realized that these wounds were not
likely to prove fatal, for he then turned
the blade the other way and gashed the
throat from the left side, half severIng his
head from the body and making wound
from which he died in few moments
IL. Pawling, the son, is carpenter who
has jobbing-shop on Leidesdorff street III
San Francisco.
Native Sons Reception.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Jan. 5. Halcyon
Parlor has issued invitations to a reception
to be rendered Senator Gesford of Napa
the Golden West, tomorrow evening al
Foresters' Hall. Grand President Dunno
and other prominent members of the order
will be present.
Peru was named from the River Paro.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Native Sons Of the Golden West.

Despite the unfinished condition of the new hall
of the Native Sons on Mason street. parors
moving in and some of these have already held
meetings there. The first TO hold meeting in the
new hall Golden Gate Parlor, which met last
Monday night. and in he absence of gas resorted
the illumination that used in the days Of
d, the days of gold, candles.
The grand eretaTy viii have his Office in the
new building fitted up sut1ic emily this week
able him 10 transact business there.
William NJ. Connolly, q. o., visited Precita Par
lor last Friday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
OLD ST. MARY's CHURCH.
Father Wyman Reviews the Work of
the Pau1ists During Their First
Year in the City.

AS prelude to his sermon at old St.
Mary's Church yesterday the Rev. Father
Wyman made this statement:
"The congregation of st. Mary's Church
has. during the past thirteen months, con-
tributed sufficient funds to pay for all i'm
provements which have been made in this
historic church.
Among these improvements may be
especially mentioned new sidewalk, ex-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
The Chosen Friends.


The various councils OF the order are busy at this
time closing up affairs OF the past year, and during
the latter part of the month tine officers will be
busy with installations.
Evans Council NO SO will publicly install It's
officers the evening Of the 29d inst. in Alcazar
building The grand officers will be present.
Los Angeles Council No. 1913, organized on the
23d of last May has, since Its organization, at each
OF its weekly meetings initiated TWO or three can
didates.
Suffer Creek Council No. 81 at It's last meeting
received five applications for mem bership.
Sacramento Council No. SO OF Sacramento is
numerically the larges in the United States. On
it roll are the names of AGO members
ID. J. Har ley, D.G.C., of sacramento is one of
the most active men in the order al this time. He
is energetic worker, clear and convincing in his
statements OF facts when addressing the councils
on the subiec OF matters connected with the order,
and by his clear enunciation of the PRINCIPLES Of
the order, revised at the recent session OF the
grand body, has do more than any other one
man, in the prevention OF desertion from he ranks
on account of the change, which many at first
could comprehend, Kecently he visited the
councils in DavisvilIe, Dixon and Franklin and re-
ports that in those places the members who now
understand the new plan are very well pleased
with il.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Native paughters Of the Golden west,

The first paror of the Native Daughters to meet
in the new hall of the native Sons Buena Vista
Parlor the members of which met last Thursday
night in the hall on the upper floor. They were
more fortunate thin their brothers of Golden Gate
Par or for by THAI time the gas had been intro
duced into the building and their quarters
cheerfuly lighted. This parlor win hold its in
stala,ion on the 14th inst
A ia Parlor No. 3, the second to meet in this
building held its first meeting there last Saturday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

the election of the following: Superin-
tendent, &. c. Lombard; assistant super
intendent, Mr.. Beals; secretary, Howard
Lombard; assistant secretary. Miss Clara
Walker; treasurer, J. W. Watson; librarian,
c. \. Woods; assistant librarian, c. F.
Cobbledick; pianist, Mrs. l.. Graham ;
chorister, O. n. Taylor.
Surprised "Eloper."
OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. 5.-Miss Gertrude
Edgar WAS a very surprised girl to-day.
Friday night she had little spat with her
mother and went TO visit relative in San
Francisco. Yesterday morning she saw
her picture in San Francisco paper with
the name of the young man with whom
she had 'eloped,' and read a long story of
conquering masculine hearts and finally
discarding the family home and deserving
her mother. Miss Edgar returned yester-
day and is hunting for the author of the
story.
Muhlner Still in Jail.
OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. 5. - Although
Louis Muhlner was admitted to bail YES
terdav in the sum OF $4,000 he is still in
Jail. His folks are confident of being able
to raise the necessary bonds in few days.
H was very cheerful to-day, as he feels
confident that the Supreme Court will
grant him a new trial on the reduced
charge OF manslaughter.
John Ward, the Sunoi hotel-keeper who
riddled a Chinese hut with shot and in
jured Chinaman, has not yet been able
to get $25, 900 bail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

Following IS the list Of officers of the council
Gently Organized in Los Angeles 1t was the inten-
ton to name this council American, but it was
finally decided to name it Columbia: Mrs Annie
D. Cutler c.; Mrs. a. Spencer. :, c.: Mrs. Sarah
Martin, V. e. hrs. Edith Jones, A. V. C.; NJ. H.
Eellinger, ]. Elk. G.; Mrs. Louise Bellnger j. Elk.
A G; Mrs. Joseph Burns, r. s.; j. f. Bnrns, A.
r. s.; Mrs. Belle McCov, F. s.; d. Sampson, T.;
Bessie Spencer guide; Mrs. Elmra }. Reed, /. G.
L. l.. Wesner, O. g.; Roy Wlnsor, j. s. Starr and
Sarah f. Martin, trustees
California Council No. ! Will give a leap year
party at PYthian Castle on "Wednesday evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

one of the revolutions there several years
ago was coniscated and destroyed.
Through the United States Government
Mr. Barnum made claim fol compen-
sation and was awarded $1400. The Vene-
lump sum, but agreed to pay it in ten an
nuai installments, with interest added.
So the executors of the Barnum estate re-
ceive from the Republic of Venezuela now
each year a check for something like $3.50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Grand Army of the Republio,

A new Relief Corps was established at Salinas
last Wednesday evening.
"A new post will be established at Suisun on Sat
urday next.
The several posts of the department are busy at
this time installing the new officers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Grand Macmillan Degrea,

The Past Masters Association of the A. o. o. w.
will meet this evening in Alcazar building for the
purpose o. comforting the grand moguliHn degree
on a number of candidates who are willing TO be-
come initiated into this new side order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

At the annual session of the Degree Of Honor, t.
be held in this City in April next. ladies of the
various lodges will give an exhibition Of the De
gree of honor drill
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

Barnum's Venezuelan Claim.
P. T. Barnum, the late Snowman, owned
some property IN Venezuela, which during
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

In Russia women before they can appear
on a cycle on the streets have to obtain a
permit from the police.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
A Minister'S Joke.

OAKLAND, CAL, Jan. Sat the minis
ters meeting yesterday arran ements were
male Ter the forthcoming banquet at the
Galindo Hotel. After discussion about
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
RELIANCE CLUB BENEFIT,
Society Will Listen to "7-2o-8"
at the Macdonough by
Amateurs.
CHARITY COMPANY REVIVED.
The Cast Has Been Completed and the
First Rehearsal Held Last
Week.
CHARITY COMPANY REVIVED,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
908 Broadway, Jan. 5.
The famous old charity company that
existed in Oakland for many years and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
Daughters of Liberty.

body visit George A. Custer Council No. 20 on
the l4th inst. and Abraham Lincoln Council No.
the 18TH
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

Jutland was originally Juteland, or the
land of the Jutes, Gothic tribe.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
MailCarrierS Have a Grievance
Against Their Metropoli-
tan Brethren.
MAGNETIzED HER SHADOW
One of the Two Projected Institutes
Must Necessarily Prove
a Failure.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |
4nS BroadWaY Ian B.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06

Peru was named from the River Paro.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

"A Union Holiness meeting will be
held this evening, at 730 o'clock. at
the residence Of J. J. Wyatt, No. sos
West Fourth street
This afternoon Sheriff Finn will
sell the lot of Jacob Richardson, situ-
ated at the southeast corner of Jackson
street and Shallcross avenue
Mrs. S. r. Rorer delivered an in
teresting lecture on Bread and Pas
try" at the Young Women's Christian
Association rooms yesterday after
noon.
-Brandywine Baptist Church. at
Chadd's Ford, has extended a call to
Rev. Hickman Dennine, of Kentucky.
The Spanish bark La Vignesa
cleared from Marcus Hook yesterday
is loading oil there.
r. Leslie Appleby had a photo
graphic representation of Chameleon
Falls, Glenoko. Pa, made by him, pub
lished in Philadelphia paper recently.
delaware Railroad Conductor e. G.
Sibley fell down the steps leading to
the office of the railroad company yes
terday and was badly bruised.
"A handsome residence is to be
erected by Mrs. Sallie A. Cloud on her
farm in Brandywine hundred.
Several milk cans were found by A.
II Beal this morning on Harrison
street
All persons not having their pave
ments clean will be reported by the
police.
The annual election of officers of
the wilmington High School will take
place on Saturday afternoon.
Rev. S. NJ. Morgan will conduct the
meeting under the auspices OF the VIII
mington Prohibition League at Asso-
citation Hall tonight
"A trolley car ran over a dog this
morning at Fourth and Orange streets.
The animal was afterward shot by
Officer Shields.
H. +. Pickles will make repairs TO
the foundry at Thirteenth and Heald
streets.
-Elma Sheppard and wife trans
ferred to-day the lot at Cedar and
Rodney streets to II. G. Banning.