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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
FOOD COFFEE.
FOUR OF A KIND.
And All Brainy,

Four business men sat talking in an
Office, when the subject OF food and drink
came up.
One said that he had suffered for some
six months from a peculiar sensation in
the head and had been under the care of
physician, until he happened to read an
article on the coffee topers of Paris, in
which the testimony of a mum Der Of physi-
clans was given to the effect that coffee
contained the same poisonous elements as
stychnlne, morphine. tobacco and whisky,
but in smaller quantities.
This set him to thinking, with a result
that coffee was left out of his diet, and In
less than a week the head trouble was
gone. Each of the other three gentlemen
added their testimony to the effect that
coffee had proved sly and insidi Gus en-
envy instead of friend, as in each case
some stomach, liver or nervous trouble
had been produced by even mcdeia cot
fee drinking.
One added the rema:k that 1T was
hard to give over coffee hut l got some
Postum coffee, made of grains at Battle
Creek, Mich, and il is so perfect in color
and taste that / am enjoying my coffee
now daily as are also my wife and emil
Gren, for Postum Is made of pure grains
(wheat, ETC. J. and is nourishing and fat
lening, q pure food drink, and another
feature not to be despised is the fact that
1t goes about three times as far as coffee
although, of courses the economy is not
nearly 80 great a question as that of
health and comfort Tor myself and fam
fly"
There is but one genuine original Postum
Cereal coffee, with a multitude OF imita-
uons offered as lust as good"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
ELKS GATHER IN
THEIR new HOME
1t Is the Second Largest
Lodgeroom in San
Francisco.
The Ceremony of Dedication
Was Performed Last
Evening.
A Banquet Followed, AMI There Was
Presentation to the Exalted
Ru,cr-Address by the Mayor.

The ceremony Of dedication of the new
home of San Francisco Lodge No. 3, B. P.
0. E., was conducted last evening at half.
past 9 o'clock in the presence of nearly
800 members of the lodge and mum Der
of specially invited guests.
The members filed into the beautiful
new room, and after being called to order
the cerem monies, conducted by District
Deputy l.. H. Brown of Sacramento. were
opened with an invocation by Chaplain
Jones of the lodge.
Then the eloquent and impressive cere-
monial arranged for such occasions was
performed by the district deputy, and
from the four stations placed upon the
altar the four stones, symbolic of the Or
der of Elks, representing charity, broth
erly love, fidelity and justice.
During the progress of the ceremony the
lodge quartet rendered some excellent
music and after the final work of dedica-
ton had been performed the district
deputy turned over the new quarters and
keys to Excellent Ruler Joseph R. How
ell, who on behalf of the lodge accepted it
for the purposes for which the lodge is
formed, after which the ceremony was
brought to close by the quartet and all
the me bers singing the closing ode.
At IL o'clock every one marched
into the Danquet-room, where there were
fifty-four tables laid with covers for six
each, and one long able at the head of
the room for Judge W. P. Lawler, who
presided, and guests and officers of the
lodge.
During the evening music was furnished
| by the entire orchestra of the Tivoli
Opera House. After the excellent dinner
had been done justice to Thomas J. Bar
bour on behalf of the lodge, presented the
exalted ruler, J. r. Howell. magnificent
set of table cutlery and silver spoons and
forks in recognition Of his valuable SER
vices in the fitting up of the new room
and his work for the lodge generally.
The health of the President of the
United States was proposed by Judge
Lawler.
L. III. Brown responded to the toast
''The Grand Exalted Ruler"
Mayor Phelan spoke to the toast 1.-THE
CITY OF San Francisco"
THE Grand Lodge of the B. P o. E."
was responded TO by George E. de Cola OF
Oakland and 1.-The Ladies" was responded
TO by DR.. Pierce of San Diego. There were
many other toasts.
Between toasts there were features con-
tributed by members Of the theatrical
profession and a most pleasant evening
was spent.
The following named were the COM
mttee of arrangements: T. A. Nc
Gowan, S. B. Carleton, V. r. Ullman, J.
o. Refs, Fl. f. Emric, H. B. Hosmer, J. P.
Dunno, II. Kohn and ). R. Howell, ex.
officio.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Town Talk,

The original fiction in this weeks Town
Talk includes a story from life entitled "Tne
ColonePs Romance" A leading article is one
upon the Woman's Congress, with portrait of
Mrs. Helen Gardener, guest of honor of that
body, who has made so pleasing an impress
sion upon the public this week. There are
also an account OF the last Laurel Hall open
meeting; night dramatic criticisms; a critical
resume OF the Musical Festival and its par
ticipants; literary reviews; "Saunterer"
Jokes on such well-known men about town as
Porter Ashe and Jere Lynch; clever comments
on matters military, social, political, and in
fact every thing of importance locally.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
WILL MEET At
MANY CHURCHES
Where the Special Sessions
of the Endeavorers
Will Be Held.
O fetal List Issued by Chairman
O fetal List Issued by Chairman
Webster of the Hall
Committee.
Plymouth and the Third Congrega
tional to Give Rallies During
Next Week.

The following items of interest regard
ing the forthcoming convention OF the
Christian Endeavorers are culled from
the current issue of the Golden Gate News,
the official organ of Golden Cato Union:
Plymouth Congregational Society, as
sisted by the Temple Workers" and
Ladies' Aid Society,"" is arranging for
dinner and grand rally for '97 at their
church, on Tuesday evening. May IS.
The Endeavorers of the Third Congre.
gational Society are making extensive
preparations for the "rally" they expect
to hold Tuesday evening, May II, at
7:45 o'clock. They anticipate making
this the most enthusiastic meeting yet
held on the coast.
Chairman j. s. Webster of hall commit
tee of '97 herewith submits the meeting
places of the sixteenth international
Christian Endeavor convention.
All regular sessions of the convention
will be held simultaneously in the Me-.
chanics' and Woodward's pavilions.
Following is complete and official list
of the gathering places for special sessions
and auxiliary meetings OF our visitors of
July:
ROpening sessions, evening of July First
Congregational, Plymouth Congregational,
First Presbyterian. Calvary Presbyterian,
Trinity Presby terrain, Central NJ T., simpson
Memorial NJ. E.. First Baptist
Daily morning meetings 6 80 to 7:15-First
Congreg ational, Third congregational, First
Presbyte rian, Westminster Pres by terrain, First
A. NJ. +. Zion, Grace NJ. E., West-side Christian,
First Baptist.
The daily quiet hour, A 80 to 5:30-Calvary
Church was selected because of its convenience
10 n large proper ton OF visi ting delegates.
Daily Bible study, 80 to 9 :30A. M.-Central
NJ. E. Church was chosen because of its proX-
unity to the Pavilion.
Junior headquarters-First United Presby
terrain Church; selected because of its adapta-
bilNy and nearness 10 the Mechanics Pavilion
Committee conferences, Friday afternoon,
July O. and Monday afternoon, July 12-Three
gatlonal two in First Presby terian, two in
Calvary Presbyterian, two in First United
Presbyterian, three in Central NJ. E., two III
Simpson Memorial NJ. E., three in First Bap-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
MAYDAY AT THE OHUTES.
The Native Sons Will Have Grea
Time Day and Night

The Native Sons Will Have Great
Time Day and Night.
Pacific Parlor No. 10. N. S. &. W., will
take possession OF the Chutes to-day, and
they promise their friends right royal
time.
In the afternoon there will be all kinds
of attractions and sports, including po-
tato race and balloon ascension and para
chute drop. Children will be admitted
free.
In the evening Charles Cavill will give
a wonderful swimming exhibition, there
will be a performance on the open-air
stage, the animatoscope will show several
new pictures and the days festivities will
be concluded with q grand ball in the
skating rink, which has one of the finest
floors for dancing in the country.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

Miss H. Britain, "a years old, and a mis-
sionary for many years in India and lately in
Japan, who arrived here on the Doric Thurs
day, died at the Occidental Hotel about 6
O'Clock last evening. The remains were taken
to Gray's undertaking establishment Among
the missionaries who arrived with Miss Brit
tan was Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. McCauley and
Miss Emma Alexander. Old age is given as
the cause of death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01


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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
NEW TODAY.
j WISE WOMEN.
Those Who Heed the First Symp.
toms of Nervous Derangement.
Special from Mrs. Pinkham.

A dull, aching pain at the lower part
of the back and a sensation of little
rills of heat, or chills running down
the spine, are symptoms Of general
womb arrangement.
If these symptoms are not accompa-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

small tracts of land against the suit of E. ].
Baldwin and r. Garvey. Defendant won his
plea upon the statute of limitations, and the
court did not think the appeal from the de-
cisiou contained points meritorious enough
IN grant new TRAIL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

Dnrfree Holds The Land

The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the
judgment of the lower court which entitled
James Durfree TO retain possession of two
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

BALDWIN THEATER - Primrose and Vests
MnstIels.
COLUMBIA THEATER "A Run on the Bank"
MoKQsCo's OPERA-HoU The Smugglers.
ALCAzAR THEATER A Noble Rogue
T1VoII OPERA HORSE Shsmus o. Briea."
oRRHEUM -High-Class Vaudeville.
AUDITORIUM THFArER. -" Morgiana."
SUrRo BATHS. Bathing and Performances.
THE CHUTEs AND SKATING RINK-Daly at
6aight street, one block east or The Park
HAYWARD 2 ARK.-Concerts every Sunday.
lACIFIC COAST JOCKEY CLUB.-Races to-day.
pICNICS AND EXCURSIONS.
Ell CAMPo-Music, Dancing, Boating, Fishing,
every Sunday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
NEW TO-DAY.
GOING i OUT
BUSINESS.

We've got a better thing than
selling Groceries in Frisco.
We want to get out, and quickly,
too.
Hurry up, or you'll be too late.
Sale commences to-day at 8
o'clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
The American Queen.

The American Queen.
Monthly fashion journal; beautiful COL
ored frontisplece; ready May /; register
your name at our stores and get same
free. Kohlberg Strauss & Frobman, 107
Post street and 1920 Market
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

MED by leucor-
rhea, they are ~
than folly SAl N1N "a
to neglect fn| NJ S
these symp- III NkIV
toms. Any wo- H
man of COM II "
mon sense will U NN
take steps to N\N
cure herself. "
She will realize that "
her generative system "
is in need of help, and
that a good restorative medicine is
positive necessity. 1t must be medi-
cine with specific virtues. AS friend,
woman friend, let me advise the use
of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
If your case has progressed so that a
troublesome discharge is already es-
tablished, do not delay, take the Veg
etable Compound at once, so as to tone
up your whole nervous system; you
can get it at any reliable drug store.
You ought also to use local applica-
ton, or else the corrosive discharge
will set up an Inflammation and hard
ening of the parts. Mrs. Pinkhams
Sanative Wash is put up in packets at
rs cents each. To relieve this painful
condition this Sanative Wash is worth
it's weight in gold.
MRS. GEORGE w. SHEPARD, Watervliet,
N. Y, says: 81 am glad to state that
1 am cured from the worst form of fe.
male weakness. was troubled very
much with leucorrhea, bearing-down
pains and backache. Before using
Mrs. Pinkham's Remedies it seemed
that had no strength at all. was
in pain all over. began to feel better
after taking the first dose of Vegetable
Compound. I have used five bottles,
and feel like a new woman. know
if other suffering women would only
try it. it would help them
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
PICN1Cs AND EXCURSIONS.
Ell CAMPO,
GRAND OPENING

OF the CLUBHOUSE In HAYWAKDS PARK
at the Terminus Of the ELECTRIC ROAD,
on SUNDAY, May 2. 1897.
Full Military ORCHESTRA from TO 5P NJ
The Clubhouse will be conducted under the
management of Mrs. Rachel Hayward. whose
reputation as a purveyor and hos tess has equal
in this state.
Take the Oakland Ferry, leaving the foot OF
Market ST. every hour and half hourpto Fruitvale
station. The Haywards electric cars make con-
nections there for the park without change.
CONCERT EVERY SUNDAY during me season.
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y
rhea, they ar
precursors
of that =
weakness. =
1t is worse =
than folly
to neglect
these symp-
toms. Any wo-
man of COM
mon sense vii
take steps to
cure herself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
TWENTT.NINE KNOTS AN HOUR.
TORPEDO BOAT NO. PROVES HERSELF
FLYER-EVEN BETTER TIME EXPECTED

TORPEDO NO PROVES HERSELF A
FLyER-EVEN BETTER TIME EXPECTED
Newport, r. l., Feb 5-It has been proved
that the principle on which torpedo-boat No.
was constructed is correct. and the extent OF her
success is now but question of mechanical de-
tail There may I've flaws in her machinery that
will cause her to be disabled but these are al
wavs TO be looked for in new machinery, but
in her tuning up. which has been severe, none
have been developed 10 date. She differs from
DEPARTMENT ideas in many respects. and this IS
where many predicted failure while others were
equally sure Of success
Wednesday night she came off the drydocK IN
Providence where she had been to have her po'-
tom cleaned and painted, as the specihcauohs
require before her official speed trial. and TO-
day she came down the bay for the iurther
breaking in Of her crew for endurance she WIS
speeded for upward Of an hour and quarter
during which she made eight runs over the
Government measured mile and developed
mean speed of 2S. IG knots. Her beS, spe'd over
the course for two runs, once against ana once
with the tide. gave the remarkable mean or just
20 knots. During these runs there was carrien
a steam pressure Of from 2Oo to 20 pounds but
most OF the time it was about 10 at the engines
All on board were convinced that the boat can
make even better speed when the crew IS broken
in as thoroughly that OF the Cush-
ing While the boat was not exactly in trim az
she will be required to be by the Inspection
Board she was very nearly so, all her armament
and fittings being on board. with the proper
supply OF water and coal. and she carried more
nersons aside from her crew than she Will be
expected to on her official test
The Navy was represented on board TO-DAY by
Commander Converse Lieutenants Niles, Ere
mont and Wood The time and speed as deter
mined are official and thoroughly trustworthy,
being those given by the Government. Whle mat
taken by the builders was a fraction less IL ~
doubtful II there will be any more of her trials
now until they work up Just prior To the oiiclai
trial which may take place next week, ana IL Is
understood that Mr.. Hcrreshof goes 10 WASH
inpton tonight to arrange for this test.
For the unnauticai minds II might be addeo
that this remarkable boat to-day made just
short Of thirtv-three miles an hour, speed OF a
mile in one minute and ffty-nne and one-half
seconds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
CLAIMANTS TO TCULL1GHS ESTATE.

ST Louis. Feb 5-Public Administrator Richard
son has had fled with him during the last week
claims which 20 TO show that the late Joseph IS
McCuagh one OF twenty childreh-nihe SISTERS
49,, ,.v., bro,hers Claims come from alleged or
.aI bers In Ireland various sections OF the United
states and Canada. and number over half a hun-
dred The letters are from neces and nephews all
showing an intimate acquaintance with the birth
and career Of the dead editor. and demand their
80 ra,a of his fortune. The estate In the act
Of being wound up and divided between the sister
living in Brooklyn, y. T.. and senior brother in
ara Tho claims have been ordered investigated.
TIE Administrator expects contest. and num-
har % The claimants have retained lawyers 20 look
after their interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

the most favored nation clause or its equivalent.
The Council of Administration will he con-
suited as TO the ACCESSIBILITY of negotiating cCm-
merCial treaties and conventions which ii is
the intention OF the Government to me- otiate,
and this will be done before the final drafting
of the treaty and its presentation for the
approval of the Cortes
The Council of Administration will respect
mutual pending contracts. and at the expiration
of the same will have the right to accept or 10
repeal them. The Council will also have the
power of enforcing In the island the treasury
laws OF the Peninsula 60 far regards con-
tract with the Bank OF Cuba.
special decree. which will be submitted TO
the Cortes, will contain the disposition for The
maintenance Of public order. and the suppress
sion of secessionists' movements.
Article III provides that the Government VIII
embody in a single decree the present rules ana
those of the laws OF May II. 1882 developing
both in bylaws. which shall not change the
strict sense Of the present decree.
Article III enacts that the aforementioned
rules will apply also TO Puerto Rico.
Article " enacts that the date for the APP
plication TO Cuba Of the law OF 1S9o and or the
present decree to Cuba and Puerto Rico shail
he fixed by the Government as soon as the
state Of the war will permit 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
STREET RAILWAYS ~ MASSACHUSETTS,.

poston. Feb 5-The report OF the Railroad Com
missioners relating 10 street railways was sub
,I,,ed 10 the Legislature to-day. There was added
r,s, voor 70 the mileage OF the Massachusetts COM
uanics 1888 miles OF street railway line. and
% 90 miles OF second main track making 1880
miles OF new or additional main track There nave
also been built or added 1875 miles OF side track.
oL,ny n total addition 0. .i9,D1 miles Of track.
reckoned as single track
Tho Massachusetts, companies now own l.@55lS
miles OF street railway line. l% ~ miles OF second
,matn rack and 81 500 miles OF side track making
The total length OF track owned l.3ts "a miles.
The average OF the street railways OF the
state Fer mile Of main track was Sib0il 5s The
Total income the companies from all sources ior
~ vaar was Sl4 90.giI Total expenditures N4.
10 OF Net balance. .Te2s
cash dividends declared. S,tJl,otD ~, an incr,aFc
Of re- 81. over the previous |chr
Forty-throc ort q tr" oifhty-thr COMPANIES
naJ fToIn ~ TO 10. per cent end forty coTiIh!-',
new and old DECLARED and patio no diyidcnd.
Tho total number OF passengers carried Was
go as es an increase of 81 5s4 s over the previous
wear The number Of passengers carried on the
,rne, RAILWAYS exceeded the number carried on the
steam railroads OF the State by lso.729ss2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Whitehall n y FEB 5owhile qismPpg to
Noes and two others were fatally injured. The
men were working on the Champlain Canal inn
prOvement
YORK CITY. an inmate OF the State Volunteer Fire
mems iiomc here. committed suicide iiis afternoon
old and had relatives living at NO Bahk-st' New
York
Galveston. Tex. Feb 5-Ormerod Heyworth. a
coiion hrnEor was found hanging by the neck.
Gtaa I III dfirulties caused by unfortunate specu
iaIi0ns in cotton are supposed 20 have been the
cause. Heyworth had been in the cotton huS'ne@s
n nGfr mromnrni lie was native OF England. ana
his family there Is one OF weaIh a." prominence
lie leaves widow and several chldr'A'
Rochester. y y Feb "a fire in the mirror.
room of Powerss Art Gallery. on ne sixth iloor Of
ihe Powers Block. this morning ora 80" dam ,
mirrors cracked tThe \. r. Stewart clock which
stands in The ceptre OF TINS rooin W. pIoDt i
ruined The fire started from an eIectric ii6h' WIRE
North Branch NsInn, Feb MIR and Mrs John
Rrohnanmann and two sons. Ernest and William.
living near here, were sufocated on Ncdhesday
night by carbon doxide. due to Il hre IN IA closed
room
Madison. WIS. Feb The Governor has decided
70 forecose the mortgages he'd by the State aga nst
Milwaukee The society has defauted OH the inter-
es when aggregate .lGsiis O and with he
rupaid Interest amount 20 over sAGVN The tlONo
nrieage held by the State agaiEs, the Eau Claire
Iighi Guard ComIanys armo'y viii also be fore
closed.
1,onwood Mich. Feb. a 10 per cent cut In
,,apcs has been made by the Metropolitan Iron and
I'D COMPANY operating the I'abst. East Norre
i ,'i Norrie mines. About seven hundred men. IN
r'dine an employees from superintendent down, are
affected by this cut
Sacramento. cal. Feb. 6-A bill 10 prevent prize;
49, mas passed by the Senate yesterday. and
m ie NO, pocs 10 the Assembly for action.
Guthrie Okla. Feb 5.-A telephone message from
-h.ndirr says that The rumotcd raid on The Sac
NAM - Agency Is denied by Information direct
anu anu, ,here but that a battle took place IN the
IRON, uiiiis twenty miles east OF there. between
Nict I,ar and cow thieves. IN which several men
@ nhot which undoubtedly gave rise TO the ie-
port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
FURIOUS FIGHTING IN CRETE
THREE HUNDRED PERSONS REPORTED
KILLED.
Musst,IMANs SET FIRE TO cASEA AND SHOOT
DOWN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LAND MA
overwhelmingly N GREECE.


DOWN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LAND MA
RrNEs-EXcrTEMENT IN GREECE
Lordon, Feb. "a dispatch TO the Central
News from Athens says that desperate fighting
has occurred between the Christians and Ma
hometans In the Island Of Crete. The MUS
sulmans have set fire to the city OF Canea, and
the place Is now burning. The city is In state
Of anarchy. and a Christian Is safe nowhere
Many Christians who had locked themselves IN
their houses were driven ont by the flames. only
to meet death at the hands OF the Turkish
soldiers, who shot them down at sight. num-
Der OF Christians have succeeded In finding
refuge on the warships In TIE hsrbor, but the
outlook for those still in the city Is very pre-
carious
The situation Is so critical that marines have
been landed from the British and French war
ships TO protect tho consuates OF their re-
spective Governments.
4 later dispatch 20 the Central News says
that the Christian quarters in Canea have been
almost destroyed. The various conSuia'es are
crowded With fugitives.
The dispatch further says that fully 300 per
sons have been killed in Canea. Many OF them
lost their lives while attempting to reach the
warships.
Advces received here from various sources
confirm the stories OF the disturbances IN Crete
and Of the killing Of Christians The various
reports indicate that, In the first instance" inc
Christians were as much to blame as the Mus
sulmans.
The Athens correspondent OF THE Daily
News telegraphs that the consuls have arrived
at Canea from Halipa and have sent messages
declaring that the situation is hopeless lie
adds that the most intense excitement pre'a'S
In Athens.
NJ Delyannis the Prime Minister. announced
in the Chamber to-day that the Government. AZ
the instigaton OF the King. had ordered TWO
warships to proceed to Canea Immediately. and
that other warships would follow them. Inc
statement was received with the widest en-
thusiasm, and with acclamations for me union
OF Greece and Crete.