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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
COL. SMITH IN COMMAND.
He Takes the Oath of Office and ls NO"
at the Head of the First
Regiment.

James F. Smith, colonel-elect OF the
First Regiment, Second Brigade, National
Guard of California, was present at the
regimental armory onPage streetThursday
night, and in the presence OF the ofhcers
of the regiment took the oath of office,
after which the command of the regl-
meur was turned over to him oy Lieu
tenen Colonel Duboce.
There were also present: Malor-General
n. T. James and staff, Colonel II. 7.
Bush, Colonel Sullivan, Colonel o. Connor,
Lieutenant Colonel Geary, Major Huber,
Captain d. A. Smith OF the Flfth In
fantry, Captain Delaney and Captain
O'Connell, U. S. A.
After the formal ceremonies were over,
those present to the number OF eighty
were invited by Colonel Smith, and par
took of a sumptuous collation..
During the progress OF the evening Cap
tain FiImer, on behalf OF the officers OF
the regiment, presented to Lieutenant
Colonel Duboce a handsome solitaire,
mounted so as TO be worn either as STUD
or scarfpin, as a token OF their apprecla-
tion of his services.
Colonel Smith briefly outlined his pol
icy, declaring that he would do his utmost
to equal the efforts of his predecessors,
Colonel Macdonald and the lieutenant
colonel, and asked for the earnest support
of all the officers of the regiment. He
also asked a. a personal favor that none OF
the staff officers tender their designations,
as he desired everything to remain as 1t is
at present, for time at least.
The following toasts were then proposed
and responded to:
"The eCommander-in-Chief, Governor Budd, )"
Major Boxton; 1.-THE Division Commander" !"
Major-General James; 1.-The Retired Colonels"
Colonels Sullivan, Bush and O'Connor; "The
Regular Army" Captain O'Connell, U. S. A. !;
m l.
wey and Major Mccarthy; 1.-The Fifth In
fantry," Captain D. A. Smith; THE Brigadier-
General OF the Second Brigade" Major Slime !;
The Field and Staff Ofhcers," Lieutenant
Colonel Deboce.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
dedicated TO Stanford Parlor which win bs
sung at the inks 20
Defiance Circle.

There was large attendance of the men,
bership of Defiance Circle. Companions of the
Forest, F. o. A., at its last held meeting. and
there were present large number of visitors.
On that occasion the circle received an official
visit from Grand Chief Companion Mrs. NJ. A.
Duke and other grand officials. The circle
during the evening elected Companions Leyey
Gle. oii
Dehance Circle is one of the Oldest in the
United States, and 1t stands high in tn s iurIs.
an entertainment and social to its friendss We
Pythian Castle, and arrangements for a pjea..
ant evenings recreation have been made
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
New Circle of the G. A. r.

MONTEREY, CAL, April ga ladies' aux
Hilary to the Lucius Fairchild Post, u. A. h.' at
Pacific Grove has been organized in Monterey,
under the title of Fairchild Circle No. 20,
Ladies of the G. A r. There were twenty
two charter members. an 1t was determined
that the circle meetings be held alternately at
Monterey and Pacific Grove, as the memoer-
ship list includes ladies of both towns MRS.
Belle S. Hurr, department president was pres
ent to superintend the institution OF the cir
c.e, and under her direction the following
officers were elected and installed: President,
Miss NJ. s. Sackett; senior vice president, Mrs.
Cogle; junior vice president, Mrs J. r. Pat
rick; secretary, Mrs Edith Anthony; treas
urer, Mrs W. Michaelis; conductress, Miss
Lottie Michaelis; chaplain, Mrs. A. r. PEN
ninptOn puard Mrs Hurr.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
WITH YOUR COFFEE.

"Willie is q remarkable poy," said the lads
mother TO the eminent musician. "He re-
members every tune he hears"
Indeed"
isn't that valuable faculty?''
'well-it may enable him to become sue
cessful composer."-Washington Slar.
white-Did old Green recover from that rail
road accident yet?
Black-No; but his wife did-to the tune of
ten thousand.-Twinkles.
-Bofington, your wife's Easter
gown is very picturesque.
Bofington-Picturesque That gown COST
more money than any picture you ever saw"
Detroit Free Press.
Sawyer seems to think good deal of him.
SELF
al should say so. He has had Moorish
arch cut over his office doorway SO he can get
his head In and out"-Chicago Record.
"1t must be pretty tough to have a highway.
man order you to stand, eh?"
81 suppose SO, but it's nothing to ha wing q
"What is your professionf"
81 write-poems, novels, romances, plays
etc.,
"And what do you live onr'-Fliegende
Blaetter.
"Quibble is mean landlord"
"why do you think so?"
"He puts down iron pumps so his tenants
can't pull them up and use them for fuel"-
Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
d. M KICK
When 10 the telephone

When TO The telephone
You go
And ring the bell
And say: "Helloi
Please give me number
so and so'i-
And central swers,
Soft ard low:
They're busy now,"
Dou't kick.
When TO the barber shop
You speed
To get q shave
You badly need,
And on The curiained door
You read
What the BARRIERS union
Hath decreed:
"Closes s p. NJ"
Don't kick.
When from your work
Al close of day
Homeward you YEARLY
Wend your way,
And On the couch
Exhausted lie
Should lovingly wife then
sweetly say,
The stove needs filling, JohnI"
Don't Kick. Boston Globe
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Acme Circle. r. n. a

AT the last held meeting of Acme Circle
COMPANIONS of the Forest, F. o. A.. two hene'
hciary mem bers were initiated in the nresenca
OF full representation of the member. and
visitors from Live Oak, Excelsior, Golden Gate.
circles The presence of representatives of 50
many circles was the subject of much favor.
sDie comment After the transaction of the
business of the circle was over there IVES ar
lmpromptu entertainment of mnsic and go. au
and light refreshments were served. NJ
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
CALlFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. n. Y, April 22.-At the Plaza,
c. S Merrill; Imperial A. ii. Castle Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. c. Clay burgh, Miss Z. Clayburgh;
Astor, f. Roth; Grand, Mrs. A Eaton, A. Gold
berg; Gilsey II. L. Van Wrinkle; Hoffman,
P H. Smith, S. NJ. Relighson; Metropole, T.
Kirschoff; Albert, A. Carpy, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Carpy; California, = Anbert, J. Levy
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
STANFORD Parior,. High Jinks.

The high jinks to be given tonight to the
delegates TO the Grand Parlor of the Native
Sons of the Golden West by Stanford Parlor
No. rs promises to be one OF The greatest of
the many great high jinks that have been
given by this order. From the demand for in
vitations 1t is estimated that at least 1000
persons will be present Eugene A. Beduce,
the talented composer, has written q song
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

1t seems odd to hear OF the Bourbons, who
have the bluest blood in all the world which
has descended in lines of Kings from the time
OF the crusades, going into trade, but it is q
TACT that Auguste and Charles de Bourbon.
who are hereditary French Princes, have taken
up the wine business in Southern France,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The complaint come es from Chicago that
the newly elected Democratic Mayor is
giving most OF his patronage to the gold
men, although the silver men elected him,
and a row is imminent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
John Brad dbury's Heirs.

Mayor Phelan has received q communica-
ton from N. S. Wood, a solicitor of High
Wycombe, England, asking particulars of
John Bradbury, an aged man who died here
some time ago. The attorney stated that the
relatives of the estate making inquiries
for his estate, and wants TO know regarding
the property. Bradbury claimed to be 127
years old, and died poor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
The New Rebekah Lode.

MRS. J. W. Williston of 5 Elgin place writes
70 state tnat she Is not organizing a new Re.
nekah Lodge in the Mission district. The
,siS saS gwen the benefit of her statement, but
ILLS Ills IepaIt tment did not announce that the
new new kenekah Lodge was being Organized hv
MIS-. ). W. Williston of EIgin place.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Faster Tfme on the Santa Fe Route.
Three and One-half Days to
Chicago or st. Louis-Four
and One-half Days to
New York,

Leaving San Francisco Mondays and Thursdays
at p NJ, connection is made at Barstow with the
famous Santa Fe limited train. Dining-car buffet
smoSing-car, vestibuled Pullman pal ace drawing
room. sleepers The handsomest train on earth
equipment and appointments ,faultiess Daily
through sleepins-cars bo.h palace and tourist,
Oakland pier 10 Chicago. Tickets also sold via
ogden Portland, Moiave, Los Angeles. Deming or
III Paso to all points in the United States, Canada
Mexico or Europe. Ticket Office 644 MarSst
street, Chronicle Building Telephone Main 1881
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Pacific Grove G. A. r. Men.

PACIFIC GROVE, CAL, April 23.-Post Com
mander l. NJ King of Lucius Falrch1ld Post
No. 40, G. A. X, received to-day trom New
work. q ufe.s sized nortrait of General Lucius
Fairchild, for whom the post at TINS place Is
called. The portrait is the gift OF the wloow
and family of the dead general 10 the posi-
which memorializes his name.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The conflict between the Greeks and the
Turks is not more complicated than the
conflict between the dispatches. We shall
never know which has the best Of the
fighting until the end tells.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

After The cruel war is over and the
Greeks and Turks have buried their dead,
the Cretan question will probably be
taken up by the powers exactly where it
was when the fighting began.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Noble. p G. NJ. south McAlester grand repre-
sentative: l. r. Mason, Ardmore, grand mas
ter; N. c. Turk, Checotah. deputy grand
master: William Clardy, Purcell, grand
warden: c. W. Hatfield, Wagner, grand sec,
retary; A. Frank Ross, Hartshorne, grand
treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

You will find the best reading for your
day of rest in The SUNDAY CALL, and in
order to make sure of getting it you had
better leave orders for 1t to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Indian TERRITORY odd r.,,.

lhe hith annual session of the Grand Lodge
,;N :, y. y. r. OF Indian Territory adjourned at
ter l. T., April IL, 1898. The folIowina -
ncefs were elected and installed: William
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

"Madge has more courage than any girl I
know"
How does she show it?'
ohe SUCKS the stamp on the envelope be-
fore she writes the address. ."-Chicago Raco-d
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

AS everybody is liable to arrangements OF the
stomach and bowels the need of Ayers Pills is
universal. They the best cathartic
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Weyler insists that he is pacIfying the
Cubans, but as he is letting them win all
the victories he probably means that he is
Satisfying them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

ARE you satisfied with your paper-hanger
and painter? Why not try NJ. Mertgan, 1902
Webster street He is strongly recomme nded
for quality OF work and reasonable prices
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The Arizona editor who has started
paper called The Daily Lyre has evidently
determined that no one shall accuse him
of running a party organ.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

GENUINE eyeglasses, specs, 15c to 4oc Sun
days, 74O Market St, Kasts shoe-store week
days, 80 Fourth st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
The Park investigation.

The Grand Jury at its bi-weekly session yes
terday gave further consideration to the park
investigation being carried on by a special
committee, but no results of the Investigations
will probably be announced a week from next
Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

For HoARsENEss, CoUeHs, ASTHMA AND BRoS-
cHIAL TROUBLES use "BroiU1's Bronchial Troches -
Sold only in boxes Avoid mutations
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

WHEN i'll with pains and exhaustion PARKFn,s
GINGER Tonic is your surest relief
PARKER's HAIR BAIsAM aids the hair growth
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
railroad Tickets to the East via Rio
Orande Western and Denver and
Rio Graude

At lowest possible rates. with through Pullman
buffet and tourist sleeping service every day
personally conducted excursions leaving Tuesday
wednesday and Thursday. Only line permitting
stop-over at Salt Lake City all classes of tickets
Detailed Information and tickets furnished IL
Montgomery street, or 314 California street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
MEN AND WOMEN.

Sarah Bernhardt has always had an almost
morbid dread of FIRE, and this has led her to
direct that all her stage dresses shall be of
freproof material
Hon. Ellie Scarlett, the elder sister of young
Lord Abinger. and daughter of the former
Miss Magruder of the United States, has begun
to study surgery at the London Hospital
DR.. Nansen has asked permission to name
the Siberian Peninsula discovered by him
after King Oscar of Sweden. The King and
the Russian authorities have given their con.
sent.
DR.. Benjamin Eddy Cotting has just resign
the place Of curator OF the Lowell Institute of
Boston, after continuous service of ifty-fve
years. Although he is S5 years old he is in
full possession of all his faculties.
Norway's Storthing has voted a lump sum
of 1000 kroner, $10SO each to Nansen's
twelve companions, and 5000 kroner a year
Tor five years 10 Captain Sverdrup who is to
command the next expedition III the Fran,
planned Tor 1898.
Emile Arton has admitted that he received
2,0oO,0OO francs to use in lobbying for the
Panama canal project, and has handed the
books containing the account of his expendi-
lures 10 NJ lie Poitteyin, the Juge dInstruciion
in his case.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

CAL glace fruit SOC per h.. at Townsend.. :
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The Brooklyn Eagle refers to a certain
measure before the New York Legislature
as 1.-The reticulated rot of hum bug" and
the phrase is so appropriate to Brvanism
it is pity ii was wasted on local issue
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The statement of King Humbert that
the attempt to assassinate him was only
an incident of his trade shows that under
his crowned head he carries enough sense
TO understand his business and know how
10 meet its little episodes
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

FEARLESS, frank and free. Read to-day's Star.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The weather of Washington at this
season OF the year Is very pleasant, and
the Senators would just as soon stay there
and talk tariff as not, but when June sets
in there will be heat enough to get up
steam and set the most dilatory to moving.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

The Russian Embassador who told the
Bulgarian Government that this is not an
opportune time TO ask for reforms from
Turkey has more than the usual allowance
of diplomatic gall. Bulgaria has been
waiting for just such an opportunity for
wears.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

BUSINESS OFFICE:
10 Market Street.
San Francisco, California.
TeIanhone MRln-looo
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

In demanding immediate reforms from
the Sultan the Bulgarians have led a
trump card, and now the people of Mace
donia and Montenegro must either follow
suit or be guilty of revoke. There is no
question about their ability to play
trumps if they wish.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Sawyer seems to think good deal of him.

al should say so. He has had Moorish
arch cut over his Office doorway SO he can get
his head In and out"-Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

As the resolutions of sympathy with
Greece introduced into Congress are to be
accompanied with the usual declaration
OF neutrality on our part they will not
place the Greeks under any great obliga-
tions 10 rs. Such sympathy can be fully
repaid by any old thing in the way of
perfunctory vote of thanks.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Interest in the coming pure-food con-
gress is felt all over the State, and the
gathering promises to be one of the most
important of the kind which has besn
held in many years. This, at any rate, is
one San Francisco movement which the
interior cordially supports, and its results
can hardly fail TO be widely beneficial.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

When the present administration in
New York began its work the death rate
of the city for the first three months of
the year was 25 81 In 1896 the rate fell TO
2296, and this year it has diminished to
20. 81 The improved health is attributed
to improved street cleaning, and there is
lesson in il for every city in America, and
particularly for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

1t is not likely that the tariff bill will be
reported to the Senate until the Re-
publican members OF the Finance Com
mittee have so revised it as to secure a
full party support when reported. After
that debate on it will be perfunctory. as
neither the Democrats nor the Populists
will undertake obstructive tactics. The
interests of California, therefore, must be
looked after in the committee-room, and
now is the time to do il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-31
FAIRM0NT.
The Sunday School Society Closes It's
Session - The WOmau'S Foreign
Missionary Society to Meat--General
News Ofthe Town.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Fairmont, w. Va. May 30.-To-
days session closed the annual con-
vention of the Grand District Sunday
School Society. which was one of the
best attended and most interesting ses-
sions the society has ever held. The
session opened Yesterday with well
come address by d. G. Traugh, bid
ding the delegates welcome to Miners
vile, a suburban town, two miles from
here. where the gathering was held.
S. Ray HOlbert responded on the part
of the delegates, after which the reg
ular business was taken up. After the
appointment of several committees I.
s. Marley discussed the subject: "ls
the Sabbath school of divine orjgin?'
At the night session several interest
ing topics received attention and the
Rev. J. +. Chenoweth made an inter
esting address. Rev. T. w. Ireland
conducted the Sunday school this morn
ing.
This afternoon "The family, the
school and the pulpit" was discussed
by Rev. r. J. Wilson, Of Palatine;
proper observance of the Sabbath,
by Rev. T. w. Ireland. of MorgantoWn.
To-night's session is expected to equal
the others: several interesting and care
fully prepared papers will be read.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the NJ. E. Church South
will hold its annual session here the
week of July Sth. The present oflcers
of the Society are: President Mrs. b
D. Mcintosh, of Ravenswood; wee
President. Mrs. L. V. Hampton, OF
Huntington; Corresponding Secretary,
Miss lydia Moore. of Catlettsburg, Ky;
Recording Secretary, Mrs Z. S. Stew
art Louisa. KY; Superintendent JuVe-
nile Work, Mrs. J. NJ. Carter, Bar
louisville
Yesterday Rev. n. B. Johnson
preached an appropriate Decoration
Day sermon, which was listened 10 by
one Of the largest congregations that
has ever assembled in the NJ. e. Church.
nudge and Mrs. w. S. Meredith re-
turned to-day from Clarksburg, where
the Judce has been holding court in
the absence Of Judge Hagans.
Tam Farley. w. NJ. Madison, jamie
Shinn and viii Reed were among
those who went to Wheeling to-day on
the excursion.
B. c. Potter, of Amos, was in the
city Sunday.
The Elks will hold a social session
nevt Monday night a week, at which
the lady friends of the members will be
initiated. ..u
vhe three Fluhartys who are in JAN
here. charged with the murder OF Mon
sour Thomas. will be given a hearing
Wednesday. ~,
The Morgantown colored base ball
team will cross bats with the local col
ored team Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-31
BELLAIRE.

Plymouth Council observed yester-
dav as Decoration Day, and commit
fee were busy decorating the graves OF
denarted brothers. There were no
ceremonies. but probably by next year
thew will have the service books, and
Memorial day will be more approprl-
ately observed
The school children who march TO
the cemeteries will be divided INTO nVe
divisions. and a comrade Will nave
charge of each division, and they Will
he marched direct to the district in the
cemetery assigned them. Everything
i in readiness. The ceremonies will
no observed at q soldiers grave just
south of the pavilion. There viii not
no many flowers, but evergreens will
be used instead.
The Bellaire police arrested the two
Robson bows. accused of stealing a lot
of iewelry at Washington, Pa, and
the marshal of Washington is here 10
take them back. A lot Of bracelets,
rings. etc, were found in their possess
sion.
c. L. Bristol. Of Tifin, o.. and c. S.
Hartley. of Quaker City, were in the
citv Yesterday and stopped at the Ho-
tel Anderson.
The drowned man was taken to Mel
LOFTS undertaking establishment and
DreDared for burial. No clue has been
found vet as to his identity, but Mr..
Madden reported that he was the man
he was talking to on Saturday; that
he claimed to be an engineer, and from
Denver. His underwear was OF excel
lent material, but his outer garments
showed wear.
Mrs. Ruth Pitman. relict Of Abahiah
Pitman. has been granted a pension be-
ginning on December %, 1896, at So
per month.
John Maule has rented the Reymann
building on Union street, and has re-
fitted il in fine style-new paint, new
paper-and removed his saloon from
the Neal House into it. The saloon be-
gan business on Friday evening.
VIM. p. Crozier. who was squeezed
nj the Hetherington coal mines, IS i'm
proving slowly. but it will he several
DAVIS vet before he is able to work.
Mr. r. Smith has gone to Columbi-
ana cour v to attend the memorial eX-
ercises here. Lieut-GOv. Jones will
be II orator.
The fifteenth session Of the Barnes
Vile district conference will meet in
GAINESVILLE June s and g.
John Straughan has gone to Mingo
Junction. where he will work.
Miss BERTHE Hays held very pleas
ant reception for her friends at her
home on Gravel Hill last Friday even
ing. All had a nice time.
Miss Minnie Colts. of the Bell tele-
phone central Office, left yesterday for
a short visit with friends in Zanes-
Misses Emma and Ollie Alum are
visiting at Shady Side to-day
Miss Minnie Johnson is a guest of
friends at Columbus, 0.
Will Neal will spend to-day at War
mock
The suit against the city brought