The San Francisco call., 1897-06-04

correspondence reported that the COM
mittee intends to com municate with the
teachers of every school in he STATE and
get them interested in the patriotic move
ment.
He was informed by Chairman Stone
that list OF teachers could be obtained
on application to each county superin-
tendent, who would furnish list of those
under his control.
J. Murray Bailey of the visiting COM
mittee reported that he had visited
Abraham Lincoln Council of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics and
interested the members in the movement.
The announcement was made that the
council had since the visit contributed s..
A J. Viuing of the committee on infor-
nation suggested that the committee
should send out people through the coun-
try 10 do missionary work in behalf of the
cause. He thought that several good
women who are good takers should do
that work. 1t was suggested that this
committee confer with the committee on
ways and means.
The following named are the committee
on public meetings, that shall arrange for
gatherings to arouse and keep awake the
patriotism of the people:
Judge NJ. Cooney (chsirman) ...... PheIan building
Hon. NJ NJ Estee .............4l9 California street
Colonel Johu o. O'Byrne......405 Montgomery street
A T. Williams. Palace HOT ei
j. c Nobma i.... Caiifornia and Fillmore streets
Frank l. shea .Cly IL all
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The following report was presented by
the committee on ways and means:
SAN FRANCISCO. June 2, 1897.
To the E1ecutiUe committee Lincoln AOnu ment
LedGue-G ENTLEMEN: At NEE ting of the COM
nit ee on ways and means of the Lincoln
Monument League, held Tuesday evening,
June l, 1897, the following recommendations
were adopted, and the same are hereby sub
mitted for your considerations:
First-That request be made of army officers at
Presidio. through the Kindness of General Shat
ter tor a uament benefit on Septem Ger at the
Preside grounds.
eecond9That the Bohemian Club be reaues, ed
to give an entertainment for the benefit OF the
Third-That a committee be appointed to inter
view the directors of the Mechanics Institute, re-
ouesting them TO set aside one day during the
Or gress of the fair "Lincoln day. The proceeds
of which are 10 be given to the league.
Fourth-That at q very early date monster
demonstration be held in some suitable hall 10 in-
augurate the movement ami start the campa gn.
Fif h-That copy rights be adopted upon litho-
eraphed picture and metallic bust of Lincoln, bo h
suitably inscribed md typical of artyred
President; also the WORDS, %Copynghted b the
Lincoln Monument National League" rights to be
sold e. C.
chants Association Produce Exchange and all
other large commercial and private concerns, to
be followed by an active licting committee.
SeVenth-That communications be addressed to
all organized societies. inviting their assistance
ard cooperation
tightl-That the word "Natonal" be added
to the title of the leag e, making tine
title Of the organization amended READ
"Lincoln Monument National League" the work
being National in its character.
JOSEPH STEELE, Chairman.
SAMUEL WALLER, Secretary.
The report was acted upon by sections.
anu there was considerable discussion on
each recommendation, each being con-
| sidered. The one that created the greatest
| discussion was the one suggesting the
| procuring of a copyright picture and a
| statuette, and the ground was taken that
! this would be 6 means to attract the a L
tention of the people to the movement,
not only in this G ty and State, but
| throughout the Union. The expression
| of opinion seemed to be in favor Of max
| ing Lincoln day National one.
The several recon lamentations were
adopted and referred for action to proper
committees.
| taken up the announcement was made
that the Grand Lodge OF Pythias had Sent
up the sum OF $50 from Hanford, where il
| recen tly was in session.
Judge Cooney of the special COMMITTEES
/ on carnival stated that the plan presented
! at previous meeting had been consid.
cred and it had been decided to declare
| the matter Off.
School Director Waller, who is chair.
man of the com mittee on societies, will
visit all fraternal bodies and awaken the
! interest of the mem bers in the league.
| The committee passed a vote of thanks
! to the several school de partments in the
principals, teachers and pupils
| for their earnest, patriotic work on Lin
| coin memorial day.