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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
JOHN BAIN'S DEATH.

A Prominent Scotch Resident-One of
the Old Vigilance Committee.
John Balm, one of the prominent Scotch
residents OF the City, passed away last
Friday night at the residence of his
daughter. Mrs. George Cumming, % Fell
street.
The deceased was born in Renfrew, Scot
land, nearly eighty-four years ago and
emigrated 10 New Orleans in 1S42, coming
to California via Panama in 1850 He was
a me ber of the Vigilance Committee of
1856, being one OF the guards detailed to
watch the room in which David S. Terry
was confined. He was one OF the organiz-
ers OF the st. Andrews Society and the
Caledonian Club.
He leaves one surviving daughter, eight
grandchildren and six great-grandchil-
dren.
The funeral will be conducted by the
st. Andrews Society at Scottish Hall to-
morrow at 2P. NJ.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

1t is expected that the Board of Super
visors will take up the subject at the
regular session to- morrow. 1t is roughly
estimated that the proposed brick sewer
will cost the City about $25,0OO.
The building of the Affiliated Colleges,
the construction of the Balboa boule-
ward and plans for other improvements in
that section of San Francisco have
directed public attention to Sunset. Men
who are Interested in the development of
the City believe that the wealth of taxable
property would be largely increased in a
very short time if Supervisors would join
the property-owners in advancing meas
ures Of public improvement in the district
south of the park.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

not make really beautiful, satisfying. souI-
stirring music, unless every string Is tense
and firm, unless every piece of the whole
instrument is in perfect tune, IN perfect
condition, in perfect harmony with every
other piece.
his body is all out of order and rundown.
he will not be able to enjoy anything, no
matter how full of enjoyment it may be for
other people. If he is just little bit out
of order, if he is not sick, but doesn't feel
just right" he will only be able to enioy
things in a half sort of way. The
nearer he IS to being perfectly well, the
nearer will his capacity for enjoyment be
perfect. To really live, and to take his
part in the work and pleasure of the
world, his body must be in perfect con-
dition. If this condition doesn't exist.
something is wrong and something ought
to be done. That something nine cases in
ten means the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t works directly on
the digestive organs, and on the blood and
through these on every tissue of the whole
body. 1t makes the appetite good, the
digestion perfect and nutrition rapid and
easy. It supplies rich, red blood to ali the
tissues and builds up solid, healthfll flesh.
1t brings perfect health and restores Wig
orous, springy vitality. 1t makes every
function in life a pleasure instead of drag.
It is an invigorating tonic as we'll as the
greatest blood purifier of the age. You can
get it at any drug store. If you care to
know more about it. and about your own
physical makeup send II one-cent stamps
to cover cost of mailing only and receive
0bsolnfeLy free copy of DR.. Pierce's cele-
brated book, Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser "-Ioo8 pages, profusely illustrated.
Address Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
seciation, Buffalo, N. Y.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SAY THE CEMENT
IS SURE TO CRACK
United States Engineers Re-
port On the City Hall
Roof.
Mayor Phelan Says That the
Com missioners Have Vic
lated the Law.
Hardware Men Testify That the Iron
Used Is Fully Up to Speci.
fcations.

Mayor Phelan gave the City Hall Com
missioners quiet intim alton at the meet
ing yesterday that they had violated the
law in changing the specifications for the
roof of the hall after the contract had been
lot.
Ever since he began an investigation
into the manner in which the roof is being
constructed the Mayor has had the i'm
preston that the structure is imperfect,
and that when the rains come again leaks
will develop that will cause great damage
to the building.
He employed an expert to report on the
matter, and the result was a statement
gated iron would crack under the hot sun
and that in winter It would leak freely.
The other Commissioners, Auditor Brod-
erick and City and County Attorney Cres-
we'll, made objection TO the report on the
ground that it had been made by man
who, from the nature of his business. was
naturally opposed to the style of roof
being built.
Then Mayor Phelan asked two United
States engineers-Lieutenant Charles l..
Potter and F. S. Rickon-.o report on the
roof, and the result was made known yes
terday. The reports of the TWO experts
substantially agreed, that of Lieutenant
Potter being that the cement finish will
crack and will separate from the galvan
lied iron. He considers that the beach
sand when wet will corrode the iron. be-
Cause OF the salt. In some parts of the
work already done the cement gutter i,
not even continuation of the roof slope
but rests on top of it, giving another sur.
face. which the water will readily follow to
the brick wall. ~
Mayor Phelan insisted that these man
could not be mistaken, though Other.
might have been, and that the Commis-
sioners should take some cognizance Of
the danger of building a faulty roof. He
asked what course would be taken with
the reports. "-'n
Creswell. SOW Nui.
but will not the Commissioners, con-
slider Their ~ asked the Mayor. ~
Oh, don't know" said CresweII. .th.
commissioners did not ask for them
mayor Phelan was evidently nettIed
ana quietly asked the Commissioners i
tney were not aware that they mad Violated
the law when they changed the specif;ca.
uons OF the cutters. Both denied snch
knowledge. sucn
Inc matter did not go any further. thu
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

Mayor refraining from pressing his point.
Later, he explained that the act providing
for the raising of funds for the roof ex-
pressly states that no changes in the plans
or specifications shall be made after the
contract is let.
The complaint OF the metal-roofers that
the iron that Is being used in the roof is
not up 10 specincatlons was taken up, and
representatives of Hobrook, Merrill Il
Stetson, George w. Gibbs and Dunham,
Carrigan & Hayden testified that the iron
was fully up TO specifications. They made
tests on the roof, and reported that there
was no foundation for the complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SANB0RN, Walls PICNIC.

The Employees Will Hold a Private
Outing To-Morrow.
The employees of Sanborn, Vail & Co.
VIII hold their annual outing at San
Rafael Park tomorrow.
AS the affair is strictly invitational, a
large and select gathering is expected.
The committee in charge has arranged a
Vauoevliie programme and also games to
entertain their invited frie nds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

ment from the army for age of Colonel
Edmund c. cambridge. several touching
incidents occurred, which showed the
respect and affection in which he was held
by the officers and enlisted men of his
old regiment, the Third United States
Artillery.
The officers of the regiment presented
him with beautiful silver salad bowl and
the soldiers handsome gold-headed cane.
In thanking the latter, as they were in
formally drawn up the colonel said
few words in farewell, and as he turned
to leave the parade was Enthusiastically
cheered by them, while the band struck
up "Auld Lang Syne." On the following
day, when he was leaving the post. Angel
leland, the soldiers congregated of them
selves on the wharf, and as the steamer
pulled out again cheered their beloved
commander.
The colonel and his family are to reside,
at least for the present, in this City.
Colonel Banbridge entered the United
States Military Academy from Virginia in
1852 and served continuously in the army
since his graduation. His services during
the Civil War were distinguished win
ming for him the brevets of major and
lieutenant-colonel.
Dr Mah ID
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
NEW TODAY
~~~~~~~

The full intensity
of living is reached
only by the perfectly
healthy. Sickness
discounts the capac-
ity for enjoyment.
w h e n a piano is
badly out of tune,
the noises that come
from it are certainly
not musical. They
are not beautiful. III
it is only a little bit
out of tune, you can
play some few things
on it. You can create
a Sc m b1ance of
music but Won "a,
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

OPENING No words need be
OF TIE was; ed IN herald
SIGNAL ing the event.
SALE. The prices quoted
in this ad speak
for themselves.
REMEMBER-Ours store closes
all day tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
THE WHY" OF THE FLAG AND THE
CAUSE OF THE SALE!

Just markets everywhere
in the manufacturers hands must be turned
trade this has been wonderfully large
made
We have bought NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. producer great
to the public The result
disc and the inauguration of this Signal Signal
THREE IMPORTANT EVENTS
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
Open to H.nford ON "wednesday.

The San Francisco and San Joaquin Railroad
Will be open for business to Hanford on
wednesday morning. II was hoped to do il
before. but the officials were unable to set
their freight schedule out in time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
COLONEL E. G. BAINBRIDGE.

The Late Commander of tho Third Ar
tillery Takes His Departure From
the Post.
In connection with the recent retire.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

Dr. Mabel Spencer of Riley County, Kansas.
is said TO be the only legally appointed woman
health officer in the United States
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

THE Tin, Agate and
OF ENING Wooden Ware.
OF A NEW House furnish
DEPT. ings and Cooking
Utensils Open
ing Tuesday. See window dis
play. An exhibit no economic
housewife can afford TO miss.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

GENTS WORKING SHIRTS a good,
neavy sateen-fnished cotton in light 81 C
coors. plenty big, well made, strong aud y
serviceable, all sizes, 40 in the lot at. Each
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

strictly ail-wool fabric, a
FRENCH bona fde value of Toe, good OOC
BEIGES Icoors 45 inches wide A OJ
Header for Signal Sale. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

Fancy cheviots in light
spring colors, identical goods
sold readily at Csc yard. OF
over production! Presto ~
Signal sale. e............... YaI
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

Every thread pure WOOL
ENCH black only, very best dye. I &C
sGE 34-inch, worth 25c. Signal y
Sale. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

AIDES BLACK COTTON HOSEA heavy
seamless high spliced stocking double &c
sole and double toes. a zoe stocking dis. i =
covered tor signal sale eat................. Each
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

A fabric that sold at Soc:
the dealer needed cash; good OSC
coIors, 3S To A inch. The ~
Signal Sale flag bearer at. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

HALF AN elegant fabric for 25c
WOOL myrtles. olive. browns and :
CASH ltans 36-inch. A hummer
MERE for Signal sale
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
He LASHES
AMERICAN
LETHARCY
Ethan Allen Cries Aloud
for Sympathy for the
Cubans.
CLAIMS THE KINSHIP OF
PATRIOTISM.
Appeals to the Appalling Story
of Suffering on the Luck
less Little Isle.
SENTIMENTAL AND MATERIAL
MOTIVES FOR AID.
SINE Day the United States May
Neei the Territory Which 1t
Now Coldly Ignores.
Appeals to the Appalling Story
of Suffering on the Luck
less Little Isle.
SENTIMENTAL AND MATERIAL
MOTIVES FOR AID.
me Day the United States May
Neei the Territory Which 1t
Now Coldly Ignores

The following letter from Ethan Allen,
president of the Cuban League of the
United States of America, will be read
with particular interest on this day, de-
voted by the local Cuban League to a
demonstration for raising funds for the
island patriots:
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

LADIES' BLACK COTTON SUMMER
UNDERVESTS. Inns, square or W OnC
shaped neck, Rich ribbed, there ~
were 165 in the lot. for signal sale - Each
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

THE CUBAN LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, Col. Z. ALLEN, President,}
l15 Broadway, May II, 1897.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

SIGMA The entire stock
SALE OF of a manufactnr-
LADIES er's suit samples
SUITS. bought at 40c on
the dollar (whole-
sale Vaiue). All this seasons
styles. See Window. Opening
day Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

LADIES' MUSLIN GOWNS, heavy sof
finished muslin square yoke. elaborately OOC
trimmed a beautiful gown for Fl 25 we 90
snapped up 90 OF them for signal sale.... Each
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
LACE COLLARS-Deep Van Dyke
points, butter color, cheap at 25c.
Signal sale Observation-Disclosures. ........
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS,
yards by 81 inches elegant patterns, Cs 1.2S |
in white or ecru, 81 pairs in the lo ID - |
signal sale. ........... ........ Pair |
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

FANCY TUXEDO NET YELLING, IA
inch, black, white, cream, navy aud
sale
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SIGNAL SALE SNAPS IN DOMESTIC

NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS, the eoC
curtain sold at z sc all last week g %
yards long) to be on special sale at. Pair
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SIGNAL SALE SNAPS IN FURNISHINGS.

LADIES' MUSLIN DRAWERS. ruff
fed embroidery edge on bottom, OOC
$50 bought at 1S value, on sale 20
Tuesday Observation-Disclosures. Pair
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

REMNANTS OF UNBLEACHED CAN
TON FLANNEL. manufacturers remnants
from l to 10 yard lengths, on the counters
for signal sale from Sc to soc piece.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SIGNAL SALE SNAPS in DRESS GOODS

ALI dark colors. 3l-inch the
H HALF en- ire lot t3S11a yarts) to
WOOL go on sale l21hc kind Sio- ,
CHALLI nal sale va
(Only 20 yds 10 customer)
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SIGNAL SALE SNAPS IN NOTIONS.

1890 YARDS OF FANCY STRIPE
NECK RIBBONS-31a inches wide.
the entire lot to go on sale, worth 25c
to S5c yard signal sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29

Prince Henry merely pointed to the i'm
perial eagle on his helmet to remind the
people that he was there as representative
of his nation. The officials feared that
Prince Henry would leave the procession
ingham Palace, but the prince had suffi-
cient command over himself to avoid this
eclat, though his dissatisfaction was notice.
able.
upon English hospitality; the most rabid
French Chauvinists could hardly behave
worse. German princes cannot regard a
visit to England as very desirable under
these circumstances. Gladstone and his
party work in the most pronounced man.
ner against Germany. and every honest
Englishman is satisfied that Germany is
the sole cause of the want of success of
English diplomacy, especially in Africa
The Germans in London are in a difficult
position, and many German merchants
have lost English customers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29

hope. carrier pigeons not being able, ac-
cording to him. to traverse the great dis
lance that in less than one day would
separate the travellers from the home of the
pigeons. and still less to traverse the ], 400
kilometers $50 miles, between Tromsoe and
the north pole. Pigeons have flown from
Belgium to Rome Qess than 800 miles,, but
the proportion of those that made the Jour-
hey was very SMALL besides, the flight took
fifteen days, and finally it was made under
favorable conditions. in that, wherever a
pigeon might alight, he found food and a
resting place. These conditions are abso-
lutely lacking in the arctic regions, and
the probability is that the pigeons of the
expedition have persisted miserably and
uselessly. No breeder who had any af-
lection for his birds, says Mr.. Tegetmeier,
such a trial, IL he had had the least ex-
perience in his business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29

lege of medicine. II started in little
town without money or friends, and 1 was
not long In getting all the business in my
line that was to be done.
How did 1 manage? Well, it won't harm
any one to tell now. First bought a horse
a line of credit with the druggist. to whom
from the customers he sent me. He had
enterprisng little wife, who went a
good deal into society, and it was not long
until she had me one or more patients in
each of the best families. All she had to
do was to tell this friend that she looked
run down and needed little toning up,
or that one how her complexion would be
improved by a judicious treatment for the
blood. 1 can say honestly that 1 was not
a party to her speculative methods, but
must admit that l was no better. When
things looked particularly blue to me
would rush to the stable, act as my own
groom mount that venerable steed, and
go plunging through the principal streets
and out into the country as though on q
cavalry charge. The druggists wife found
a five-year-old paper telling of an epidemic
of smallpox in an adjacent town and quiet
ly got the clipping into circulation. vacci-
mated people for forty-eight hours straight
and then wons fame by curing case Of
measles that fortunately broke out at the
time and leaving no marks. Between the
druggist, his wife and the horse, and my
self things went so well that 1 was very
comfortably off and sufficiently celebrated
to get into the city. Young doctors now
seem to lack VIM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29

,,,,oa The first person she talked with
was a man with a bushy red beard ana
gold eyeglasses. .s l., .h.
Il am so glad. madam" he said. IN the
course Of the conversation That BOSTON smu~ as.
CO MT is bound to betray the speaker "her-
ever it may be heard.
The Chicago woman flashed one keen
glance: then. seeing that ne was IN earnest
She said:
II fear you have made mistake. am
from Chicago.
elderly woman.
the older woman. II can always tell
Georgian anywhere. There Is nobody on
earth who pronounces as and us like
person born and bred In that state.
And again was the Chicago woman FORCED
to proclaim the city of her nativity
Later a young man commented on her
accent ''From Nova Scotia. of course,
he SKID. pleasantly. Il hail from there my
self, and it's a pleasure to see some one
who speaks As they do at home. The min
Ute 5Sou prof{ounced my name 1 knew you
were from ny part OF the country. No
bodyY elsesccIld say 1t with just that ac-
cent" Again she gasped out something
about Chicago"
'.TVe been lonesome and out Of place to-
night" nc said Nobody here from my
son I've met all evening that halls from
west of the Rocky mountains. The minute
I heard you speak 1 said: Here's wo-
man from the far west We never lose our
accent, it seems. wherever we may CO."
Just before the reception ended the suave
young man who stood at her side leaned
forward and said:
TN drive over and see you some day, If
you don't Nina
You'll do what?'
Drive over and see you. I'll wager we
don't live more than ten miles apart NY
home is in Robinson. w. Va. and you can
not live far away. An accent such as
yours and mine Is never heard outside our
immediate vicinity"
They were on their way home at last
You'll be apt to have a caller tomor-
row." said her cousin. That young doctor
from Montreal Is anxious to know You be.-
ter. He feels confident that you belong TO
his city. He says he was attracted by
your accent from the very first. He's
honsesick ard would like to talk to some
one from his native town. l didn't tell
him anv different. You
But the young woman gasped Chicago
and tainted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29
First Women to Cross the Continent
From the ladies' Home Journal

H AHsS w VhACA ~ OIOS3 inc SOANAACnts
From the Ladies' Home Journal.
The first wedding tour across the CONT
nent was in 1886. There were two couples,
Marcus Whitman, M. D., and the Rev.
H. H. Spaulding, and their strides They
made the journey of $500 miles, occupying
seven months, in a wagon, the first to
cross the continent. DIR. Whitman, having
visited the region before, was guide to the
new home in Oregon. He was the first
to make known it's value to the United
States. South Pass is reached" writes
Mr.. Weed Of the famous journey, ''the
highest. plateau, the divide of the conti-
nent. In the pass the traveller reads the
inscription. Fremont, 1872 All honor due
to the Pathfinder but also to the two
heroines who had gone through six years
before his claimed discovery. Let another
Inscription read: Mrs. Whitman and
Mrs.. Spaulding 1885,
1T is the Fourth of July. The party
pauses In its journey. Patriotic words are
spoken as the Bible and flag are taken
from the wagon. The one is laid on a
blanket spread upon the grass the other
is raised over ALL The kneeling company
offer prayer and praise, and reverently
take possession of the region beyond in
the name of God and of the United States
The only human witnesses to the scene
are the two Nez Perez lads who witnessed
the Whitman wedding ceremony at An
gelica, N. T., Immediately preceding the
start for Oregon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-29
OLD SCANDAL REVIVED.
Engagement of Empress Frederick
RumOred, but Not Credited

Dut NOt SFcO1tcO.
Iaris Cablegram to the st. Louis Globe Democrat
The dispatch published here in the Rap
pei from Berlin today. to the effect that
empress Frederick is about to marry Count
Seckendorf. who for so many years has
been attached to her household, first of all
as chamberlain, and latterly as grand
master and chief master of her court, Is
nothing more nor less than the revival OF
an old scandal which reached its climax
shortly after the accession to the throne of
the present emperor Pamphlets of the
most scurrilous nature were being hawked
about underneath the windows of his
palace, without any Interference on the
part OF the police, describing in the coars-
est language the relations between two
parties. one of whom was referred to rs
"a great queen and the other as Count
s. the initial letter only being used
II was at the time of the bitter fight be-
tween the Empress Frederick and Prince
Bismarck for the principal influence over
Inc young emperor, and In English court
circles people don't hesitate to ascribe the
origin of this scandaious gossip about EN-
press Frederick to the friends and adher-
ents OF the old ex-chancellor. who hated the
empress most bitterly.
What has given a pretext and appearanco
OF truth TO these rumors in the sight of
evil-minded persons is the fact that the
count mas been a most devoted and I'M
thirty years. and that he alone of the mem
berS OF her household shares her artistic
tastes and her artistic attainments Like
her. he is remarkably clever with pencil and
brush, and as the empress devotes a CON
siderable portion of the day to paintinp
sketching. examining art works and dis
cussing art matters. it naturally follows
mat he is her favorite and most frequent
companion. and that the preference which
she shows for him excited the jealousy of
the other members of her court
lie is a short man. white bearded and
WITH snow-white hair. somewhat efYeminat.
ana mlncing in his ways. and presentin.
the most striking physical contrast to the
rate emperor Frederick. who was n sin
guiariy Srand-looking and majestic man
The Idea that the widowed empress shouId
cream OF dllying herself with the count is
therefore preposterous. all the more as sb,
Il an exceedingly proud and ambitions wo
man and realizes that her life in Germany
would become intolerable were she To
Ienfer herself guilty Of such a mesalIianc
mat would give an appearance of truth 10
All the shameful rumors that have been
current IN the past concerning the place
winch the count was supposed to hold IN
her affections. 'N IA