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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
THE SlNGLE-JA
AND
JUDGE COFFEY.

When Judge Coffey decided against the
petition of Mrs. Stanford in which she
claimed the right to pay off certain lega-
cies due Eastern heirs in real property
situated in California. and ordered the
legacies to be paid in hard cash, the mem
bers of the San Francisco Single-ta tax So
ciety were iubilant L. NJ. Manner, the
president of the society. when inter
viewed on the matter, had the folio w ing
10 saw:
"The decision was Just one. / do net
know whether his Honor is single-taxer
or not, but he certainly understands the
principles of what we consider the great
est reform movement the world has ever
known. If L understand the thing cor
rectly, Mrs. Stanford, as executrix of her
husbands estate, wished to unload on
some Eastern heirs property that was, in
its present condition, next TO valueless to
her, and thus cancel seven large legacies,
amounting to 500, 900 1t would have
been smart thing to do, no doubt but
the Eastern heirs are probably up to snuff
themselves.
''They knew that the real commercial
value OF these lanos, under present condi-
which they are held is in reality a specu-
lative price, and that the only way to
make any money out OF them would be to
hold them for number of years. in specu-
lation again.
NOW, no business man would enter
into proposition of that kind. The
legacies in this case bequeath to each heir
specific sum of money and the heirs
were right in demanding that the legacies
be paid in gold or gold securities.
"If the lands are all divided up into
small holdings, each bringing in to the
owner fair ana regular rent, their value
could be approximately estimated and
they could be considered in the money
market. As things are at present, how
ever, the lands are an absolute burden to
their owner and must remain improbable
for years to come. There are thousands of
people who would be only too glad to buy
them at a fair figure or even rent them if
the rental were not out of all proportion
to their value.
IL am sorry that so much money will
have to leave California. but in the end 1T
may set large property-owners to think
ing. They will soon find it to their ad :
vantage to get rid OF land at a reasonable e
figure or to i'm prove it rather than to hold
on to it and see it eaten up by taxes.
III We single-taxers had our way we
would only tax the land and let improve
ments and personal property go free.
Everybody can see that it is unjust to tax
man for improving the country he lives
in. Under present conditions the bar
room loafer and the tramp are better off
than the hard-working business man and
mechanic.
And so say now that the action of the
Eastern heirs of the Stanford estate was
highly praiseworthy. 1t will make large
landowners do some thinking and will
eventually result in breaking up the pres
ent injurious system of permitting people
to hold land for speculative purposes with
out improving it.''
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majority, perfectly conscious of this fact. on
the evening named did all that coquetry oil
art and becoming ball costumes could suggest
to bring into prominence the natural beauty
of face and of form. The grand march, which
was the great event of the evening, was led by
Chief Companion Mrs. w. ID. Donaldson and
her husband The chief companion, who is
very attractive blonde, petite OF figure, with
classical features, highly expressive eyes and
has most pleasing manner, was att1red In
white brocaded silk, trimmed with lace, wore
a shoulder spray OF delicately shaded roses
resting in fine ferns, and in her hair there
were several white buds as ornaments.
Another attractive parsonage was the grand
chief companion, Mrs. Harrington, pretty
brunette with flashing dark eyes. who was at
tired in white silk with broad sash OF cherry
colored silk. There was programme OF
twelve modern dances with four extras which
furnished delightful enjoyment for the many
couples who were present The officers who
had charge of the affair We're: Committee of
arrangement-T. +. Blake (chairman), Mrs.
I. Harrington, Mrs. X Haughy. Mrs. o. Lott
Ii. p Coyle; floor manager-W. D. Donaldson !;
assistant floor manager-Mrs. o. Loft; floor
committee-Miss NJ Forrest, Z. Haughy, Miss
NJ. MCGEE. S. A. White, Miss NJ. Mcnamara, d.
Connolly; reception committee-Mrs. NJ. Coh-
nell, Miss Ida Lincoln, Mrs. M. Nicely, Miss L
Donaldson. Mrs. S. Coyle. Mrs. Z. Nelson
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Yhe Derree of Honor.

Next Friday evening the lodges of the De-
gree of Honor of Oakland will be rendered q
reception by the members of Occidental Lodge
of the A. o. U. W., and grand time is antici-
pated.
Last Monday. Mrs. Poland. grand recorder.
paid visit TO Martha Lodge ct Fresno, and on
the occasion of her visit there was present a
large attendance OF members. The work was
exemplified by the drill team of the lodge,
Mrs. Hattie Collins, captain. This lodge now
has a mem bership of 100.
The following night Mrs. Poland was accom-
panied by Mrs. C. Alvin and Mrs Jennie
Baker of Martha Lodge, TO Lagrange, Merced
County. aud there Mariposa Lodge No. % was
instituted.
Ivy Lodge had three limitations at its last
meeting 1t now has mem Dership of 149
and is making good showing in fciaTy
line,
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The National Union.

At the meeting of Golden Gate Council of
the National Uuion last Tuesday there were
presented four applications, which will be
scted upon at future meeting
The following named are the officers of the
new cou neil instituted at Berkeley last week !:
w. II. H. Gentry, ex-president; Brewton
Haynes. president; DR.. J. n. d. Hutton, vice.
president: ]. S. Mill, speaker; G. w. Pimer,
treasurer; Z. V. Cove, record ng secretary; C.
4. Biede nbGch, financial sec etary; d. Win
ter, sergeantat- arms; r. +. Ellison, usher.
The institution of the council was in the
presence of visitors from California, Pacific
and Golden Gate Councils of san Francisco.
J. Z. Field. senator from California, addressed
the new council, giving some valuable ad-
vice and telling OF the doings OF The recent
senate.
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The Druids.

Noble Grand Arch Collier, Grand Secretary
Granves and other grand officers, also mem
bers of local and other groves, visited St.
Helena Grove last week, and after the trans
action OF business the members of Olive
Circle and number OF invited guests were
admitted The ladies took charge of the hall
and in short time arranged q collation. for ali
present
During the evening there were number OF
speeches, after which there was dance.
After tnat the grand officers went to Napa,
where they visited William Tell Grove and
were also warmly welcomed and well enter
tanned During the past week Manzanita,
Perseverance and Hesperian Groves initiated
number OF candidates, as did also Aurora
and Ottav1o groves. A general advance .ient
In the order is reported all along the line.
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Order of the Eastern Star.

Grand Matron Mrs. Ella T. Hall paid mum.
Der of visits last week to chapters in Napa and
Sonoma counties, and wherever she went
found evidences of success and prosperity. At
each place she visited she was warmly well
coined. Next Thursday she will visit Oakland
Chapter, on Friday she will visit Unity Chap
ter and on the 18Th she will be with Carita
Chapter in Alameda, which Will probably be
the last visitation during her term OF office, as
the Grand Chapter will meet on the 10Th inst.
King Solomon Chapter will hereafter meet In
Franklin Hall, and 1t has changed its meeting
nights to the second and fourth Thursdays.
The entertainment committee of Harmony
Chapter, of which Mrs. Margaret Short was
the chairman, has reason to feel proud of the
success of its entertainment and social given
in Laurel Hall, Shiels building, last Friday
night. The hail was filed with fashionable
audience ana the programme that was pre-
sented for the entertainment was one of un-
usual exec Hence. The features were the
whistling of "LIncantatrice, ArditTs
composition. ana Call Ne Back" by Miss
Cordie Wetjen, whose wonderful power in
that line will, if the improvement that has
been noticed in her execution in the past six
months continues, entitle her TO lay claim to
the houors that were awarded to Mrs. Shaw
She has a range of a little over two octaves
and her whisuing is clear, sweet, without
falter, and very pleasing; the recitation in
dialect by Miss Clara K. Kuck; "The Mouse'
q farce, presented with a great deal of force
by Miss Hope Mosher aud Mr.. Mcleod; the
rendition of "Beware" and "The Cradle
Song" in splendid voice, by Mrs. George L.
Darling, the grand organist of the Grand
Chapter; the song and dance by six-year-oId
Baby Ruth; darky songs. in black, by Miss
Minerva McArdle and Miss Louise Langley,
and the vocalization of the Lgceum Quartet
that is now becoming one of the attractive
numbers on the programmes of all fashion
able entertainments. The other numbers were
specialties Miss Mabel Bowman; spanish
dance, Miss Juliet Turpin; fancy dance, Miss
Ruth Stockton, and recitation by Miss Childs
After the programme there was dance for
those who wished 10 whirl TO the strains OF
SXeet muSic
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The Royal Arcanum.

The visit of Thomas A. Parish, the supreme
warden of the order, to this coast is having 8
wonderful effect upon the membership not
only in this city but upon the councils In
other parts of tbs State. In the language of
the day, the members are getting "a move
on and all are doing their utmost TO increase
the membership. Applications are being pre-
sented at the meeting of every council with a
view TO reach the numerical strength neces-
sary to apply for permission TO organize a
grand council in this State. At the last-neld
meeting of Argoneut Council there was one
initiation and four new applications The
special joint committee on extension of the
order admitted report which was unani-
mously adopted. A joint meeting of Argonau
and Golden West councils will be held next
Monday to act upon the report.
New councils are In process of formation in
Oakland. San Jose, Sacramento ano Los An
geles, and it is expected that fully 500 mem
bers will be addeu 10 California's list before
the close of the current year.
Supreme Warden Parish is so well pleased
with California that he sent for his wife, who
arrived here ast week, and it is within the
line of probability that they may conclude to
make this State their future home.
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Improved Order of Red Men.

Sotoyome Tribe gave grand social on Fri
day evening in the assembly hail in the Red
Mems building on Post street, the first given
in the new hall. There was large attendance
and most enjoyable programme of dances
was offered. The committee of arrangements
was c. w. Westall, C. Fowler and NJ. +. Clas-
sen, and Frederick Brandt was the floor man.
ager.
Arapshoe Tribe gave an interesting enter
tainment to its friends IN Red Mems Hall last
Friday. and the many who filed the
hall, In addition to programme OF
dance, enjoyed the following advertisement
prepared by C. w. Martell, ]. Jordan,
]. A Schultz. ]. F. Fowzer and f
ture, Professor Weisel; stereopticon views, Dr..
T. g. Eisen; recitation, Miss Crews; vocal
solo, ]. +. Hancock; recitation, Miss Lucy
Dixon; piano solo, Miss 81. Herman; vocal
solo, ]. l.. Cshill; recitation, Mrs. B. F. Glib
son; banjo duet Messrs. Hahn and Ed Piguet;
barytone solo, William Crews.
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Young Mems Institute.

Napa Council has changed its meeting nights
to the first and fourth Saturdays.
The Right Rev. George Montgomery lectured
before Ga bilan Council last week
Ignatian Council is preparing for its tenth
anniversary party.
The proceedings OF the last held annual ses-
sion of the Grand Institute have been sent out
by Grand Secretary Stanley.
American Council will give an entertain
ment in Fraternity Hall, Oakland, tomorrow
evening.
It is expected that there win be large pro-
portion of the membership of Cooper Council
of this city present at ;he joint meeting of
Menlo and ST. Mathew Councils to be held on
the 9th inst for the purpose of receiving the
grand officers.
Grand Director Kugelberg will pay an official
visit next Tuesday TO California Council in
Alameda
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The Native Daughters.

Past Grand President Mrs. Mary E. Tillman
Grand President Mrs. Belle w. Conrad, Grand
Secretary Mrs Georgia c. Ryan, Grand Treas
urer Miss Lizzie Douglass, Grand Marshal Miss
Rosa Day and Grand Trustee Mrs. Lillian A.
Garlic, besides members of Golden Stale, Buena
Vista, Alta and Fremont Parlors were in the
hail of Las Lomas Parlor last Monday night,
the occasion being the officia visit of the
grand president and grand officers. There was
an exemplificetlon OF the work for the benefit
of the visiting officers, who were unstinted in
their praise OF the effective manner in which
1t was performed. The grand president gave
the members some excellent advice, ana the
other officers had something TO say to the
mem bersh hip that was listened TO with marked
attention. AT the close of the meeting the
visitors and members were escorted to an ad-
joining room, where very fine collation.
awaited them; there a social hour spent.
On the first Friday in November Las Lomas
Parior viii give a tu-tute-tu-lu te-tu-iarup
party, whatever that may be- One feature of
the affair VIII be the color of the decorations
IN the hall, and another will be the introduc-
tion OF natural born fortuue-teller. This
parlor has at its head mum Der of progressive
mem bers, who are doing all that can De done
TO bring the parlor to the front.
Next Saturday evening the grand officers
Will pay an official visit to La Estrella Parlor,
over which the white winged angel of peace
and harmony is once more waving its wand
The membership has arranged for very
| pleasant meeting. This parlor is once more
moving 10 the front and is increasing men,
| bership and finance 1t now has on its roll
| seventy-eight members, who have determined
| to wcrk in unison for the advancement of the
| star parlor of The order.
The grand officers have arranged for the fol-
lowing visitaiions in this city: Orc Fino Par
| lor, October 16; Golden Gate Paror, October
| 20; Buena Vista Parlor, November A. and Alta
Parlor, NoVem Der q.
Miss Mamie Z. Dillingham; of Ramona Par
lor OF Martinez, dis rict deputy for that par lor
and for Miriam Parlor oil Antioch, was ia this
city last week visiting local parlors She was
with Buena Vista Parlor last Thursday.
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HYMN TO NIGHT.

Night, with the robe of gray,
Night, with the cooling breath,
Night, the ideal of Day,
Night, the beloved of Death;
Step from the stars above
Down to my lady love. :.
Slumbers the weary town,
Soothed by thy pinions' sweep;
Touched by thy passing gown,
SWeetly thy children sleep.
Night, who art old and wise,
Kiss thou my loved ones eyes :!
HOWARD V. SUTHERLAND.
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The Endowment Guild.

San Francisco Chapter No. 32s, Progressive
Endowment Guild of America, will give its
second annual entertainment and ball in
Native Sons Hall on the evening OF the % tn
inst. DR.. A. T. Derby is chairman of the COM
mittee on entertainment, and the guild prom
ises fine entertainment.
During the past nine months this order has
been increasing at u remarkable rate on this
coast. Mill Valley Chapter last week had an
initiation and an application. This chapter
Will give an entertainment in the near future.
Watsonville Chapter at its last held meeting G
initiated three candidates. During the cur
rent month this chapter will give an enter
tainment to its friends.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
Junior Order American Mechanics

Abraham Council had largely attended
meeting last Thursday night and it WAS ad-
dressed by some of the state officers There
was wide range OF discuss ion on the best
methods to advance the order in this city.
Last Monday night the state officers and the
deputy of the district paid a visit to James A
tion of the ritual.
The first report for the past quarter re-
ceived by the State Councillor was from Paul
revere Councll on the 1st inst, theni came
the one from Hamilton and the third from
Monroe Council.
The competition for the prizes offered by the
state officers has awakened lively interest in
Paul Revere, Yosemite and Hamilton Coun.
ellis have mum ber OF candida les for Initiation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
The Rathbone sisters.

San Francisco Temple of the Rathbone Sis
ters had most enjoyable KIondike party in
Pythian Castle last week, and the attendance
was a large one. There was a fine programme
of dance and a fshpond party. The affair was
under the direction of Mrs. s. P. Daggett Mrs.
f. Wear, Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. Wescott, Mrs.
Brooks and Mrs. Raisch.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
American FraternaI League.

The first council of the American Fraternal
League in Santa Barbara was instituted last
Tuesday, with fifty-four charter members, by
Deputy S. Brown of Los Angeles ana Deputy
W. S. Coleman OF Santa Barbara. N ]. Butler
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Chosen Friends.

The principal changes that were made at the
session of the Supreme Council that met in
Louisville, KY, was that hereafter the old age
certificates shall be paid in four annual pay
ments instead of in lump sum as in the past
The age limit was fixed al 55 years instead of
49 as in the past. The proposition to increase
rates OF assessments was killed.
Grand Councillor Boehm returned from the
East last week. While in the East he yisite d
several councils of he order
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03

A private menagerie afford amusefner+
10 the khedive of Egypt. To gra;ifv an
insane spite he calls the unclsa1 and d.
agreeable animals after persons ana
rulers whom he dislikes, and when he is
abuses them. wise
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
The Odd Fellows.

Farnsworth Lodge celebrated its second an
niversary last Wednesday by an entertain
ment of song and recitation, with stereopticon
views, cone luding with the merry dance in
Memorial Hall OF the Odd Fellows building.
The many friends of the members OF the lodge
filed the hall to its capacity and enjoyed the
following programme, that offered by
Thomas K Kase, R. T. Marsh, s. a. Selover
ana NJ. c. Aver, the committee entertain
ment: Remarks, Thomas L. Ksse; song, c..
NJ. Emerson; recitation, Henry 7. Knobel, P.
G.; mandolin, banjo and guitar club, Pro-
lessor Charles F. Graeber; remarks, George H.
Morrison, P. 6. NJ; song, Miss Annie Nevers;
recitation, n. E. Flint, P. g.. cornet solo, Ben
jamin Raynaud, accompanied by Mrs. C. F.
Raynaud; recitation, George r. Weeks, P. G.
song, Robert Burns, P. G. piano duet, "Concert
Galop," Mrs. C. Rayn ana Miss Anna Hoff
NJ. Morris; song, Miss Dora Thompson, accom-
panied by Miss Lizzie Johnson; song (trio)
"Dance of Demons Professor l. F. Raynaud
Mrs. c. F. Raynaud and Miss Violet Raynaud;
baton exercises, Frank Pohl; stereopticon
views, A. H. Wall, P. G.. !; mandolin, banjo and
guitar club, Professor Charles +. Graeber; re.
freshments; dancing.
Pajaro Lodge of WatsonvilIe had grand
entertainment last week on the occasion oi
its anniversary celebration.
Grand Master Drew has been visiting in
Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.
Canton No. 5 is drilling regularly, with a
view to retain the trophy it brought up from
Santa Cruz last year.
Unity Encampment is arranging for social
to be given on the evening OF the 9th of No
Vember.
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Daughters of Liberty.

Oakland Council No. at its last meeting re-
ceived a visit from members of Martha Wash
ington and California Councils of San Frsn
cisco. During the evening three candidates
were initiated. On the evening OF the 9th
inst this council will give a masquerade ball.
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result of the new system of assessments The
cess.
The assessment list for October shows all
death losses paid and over $2S,O 900 balance
on hand TO pay future deaths.
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Sons of Berjamin.

Minerva Lodge Will give a social in the Al
cazar building on the 26th, and San Fran
cisco Lodge will give its first anniversary ball
in B. B. Hall on the 28th inst
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Friends of the Forest.

Mizpah Parlor recently organized at the
Mission initiated ten candidates on Friday
night
Lincoln Parlor will tomorrow night give an
at home 10 the members of Lincoln.
The new ritual of the order is now ready for
delivery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
Companions of the Forest.

The board of deputies paid visit to Liberty
Circle at its last held meeting and met with a
very cordial reception.
The Klondlke party recently given by Sher-
wood Circle was pleasant affair, which fur
nishet great deal OF amusementto the mem
bership.
Minerva Circle had a very interesting social
last night.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-03
Foresters of America.

Court ROBIN Hood has appointed the follow
ing-named committee to make arrangements
for the annual banquet to be given in Decem-
Der: F. C. Hensly. John B. Tungate. William
II. Johnson, Thomas +. Cline and Oscar ].
Jolly.
Court Bonita had a pleasant meeting in
Mangels' Hall last Monday night, and IN addi-
ton to large representation of members
there were present number of visitors from
local courts, Court Sutro Heights being well
represented. After the transaction of the
routine business the court was closed ana
there was high jinks, which kept up until
midnight. There were number of songs in
strumental numbers, Iecitations and story-
telling, which served to make up an enioyahie
evening entertainment Among many VINO
contributed 10 the enjoyment of those present
were John Heenan, George K Small, M VOL
p Dugan and g. Bagley, besides a number OF
volunteers During the evening a fine COLA
smokers.
Court Madrone was recently instituted at
Redwood City by ]. w. S. Saunders, G. c. R.,
assisted by Grand Secretary Cordv and otbe5,
grand officers. The court has twentv-six char.
ter members, and has chosen j. J. Read as past
chief ranger, II. Triplett as chief ranger and
r. McGinn as recording secretary
Court Sotoyome held an interesting omen
meeting at Healdsburg last week, at which ad-
dresses were made by Hugo Asher. G. j W
j. J. Cordy, grand secretary, ard others, and
aitoA thO AOctluS tucTe was d banquet. at
which there were short addresses by ]. NC
Donough, the POSTMASTER, J. j. Keene, DIR.
Litchfield, E. Whitsun, c. f. Byinglon, DIR.
Weaver and others. 4. Henderson entertained
with recitation and F. Cook with a song
Grand Secre tary Cordy visited the court at
Tracy last week.
There was large attendance at the high
liuks of Court Inter Nos given in the Alcazar
last Friday night. There was an in terestipg
progre mme OF music and song an d recitations
besides smoke in plenty and a collation..
The Cbutes committee that will have charge
of the day and night at the Chutes on the 18Th
inst has chosen the following named as the
committee of arrangements: President OF the
day, l.. Aron; committee, ]. j. Stephens, Mrs.
l. Trlcoulet, Mrs. {. j. Connell. l. Levy and P.
kyne. II. Asher will be the floor manager and
Mrs. l. Atwood his assistant. The fioor COM
mfttee Is composed OF ]. Schultz, Mrs M. f.
Louden, Mrs. Stone. E. MoeninP, Ira w. CO.
burn, Mrs NJ f. Saunders, w. J. Donlan, ].
Morrison and Miss l. L,teyre
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Ancient Order of Foresters

Court Star of Redwood was visited last Fri.
day by High Chief Ranger Case and a number
of the grand officers.
new court was Instituted at willows, Glenn
County, by DR.. ]. E. Cohn on the 22d of Sep
tembeT. II Beiler is the chief ranger and
John Seranous the secretary.
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dresses will be delivered by the grand master
work man and grand recorder.
Mount Hamilton Lodge of San Jose VIII hold
q public meeting on Wednesday evening and
addresses will be delivered by Grand Overseer
Bahrs and Grand Receiver Booth.
The total amount paid out TO benehclarles
for deceased members during the month OF
Septe N ber was $50, 900.
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Dau0bters of ST. Georpe.

Britannia Lodge of the Daughters of St
George having taken quarters in Washington
Hall will have a house warming there to-mor-
row night