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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
KIND ETHIOPIAN WOMEN.
A Touching Tribute to the Worth of the
AbyssinIan of the Gentler Sex.

A Touching Tribute to the Worth of the
Abyssinian of the Gentler Sex.
Major Camera, who was made prisoner
at the battle of Adowa, and whose hair
turned completely white with his suffer
ings while in Abyssinia, has published
book giving an account of the ten months
of his captivity. He pays a feeling and
genuine tribute to the Abyssinian women.
The Ethiopian woman Is Obliged to work
hard all day, hewing wood and drawing
water, grinding the grain and preparing
the household food. To the men is re-
served the task OF sewing and weaving.
which they are very clever at
The customs of the people are quite
patriarchal the head OF the family being
often like a Sultan in the miniature, with
a small harem OF slaves. The legitimate
wife. if she protests at all, does so meekly,
as women, even in that part OF Africa. are
considered little better than beasts of bur-
den, and the Copt religion as it is under
stood, especially among the Amhara, has
not the power to raise her from her state
of inieriority. Major Camera paints a
picture truly touching of the tenderness to
suffering and the charity and self acrifice
which are not found in isolated cases. but
are general among these downtrodden
souls He speaks of certain Kongeitu,
an old and ugly woman, who was an angel
VI Oiiul " ~ many VI tAS PIlsOutES, Uut
especially TO the major. She shared their
sadness, she gatherei and prepared the
primitive medicines of herbs used there,
and when she saw them depressed used to
cry "Agaril Agarir' Italy Italy y add
ing that Menelik was good and would free
them.
When she understood tfat in Italy
there were mothers. wives and sisters
weeping for them she began to cry, and
they III turn were the comforters The
first woman Major Camera met was
when his feet were all cut and bleeding,
owing to marching without shoes, SO that
he was IN extreme pain. Sellas, poor
slave Of Ras Workie, seeing his sufferings,
took the white linen she wore from her
head, divided it into two pieces and ban
daged his feet THIS was an act of real
self-sacrifce, as such piece OF linen in
Schoa and Goggiam is precious treasure.
1t was al. the more wonderful that q slave
should make such sacrifice for
stranger, and he a captive. After ten
months the day at last came for Major
Camera to leave for Italy. He rose early
and went to take leave of his true friends.
Kongeitu was ill. She showed herself a nd
really was glad at his liberation; but when
the moment OF parting came she could
not conceal her bitter grief-Pall Mall
Gazette.
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AIRING FOR
The convent T|Ou
Oakland Christian Endeav-
orers Hold an Impor-
tant Meeting.
Reductions in Fares Within
Fur Hundred Miles Are
Offered.
State H. adqaarters Arr anged For and
Flattering r ports Rec Flom
Al Quarters
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
O02 Rrnnd ua,r Ma,. 10 Z

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, May 13
An important meeting of the executive
committee of the California Christian En-
deavor Union was held in the Young
Mems Christian Association building this
evening. when much was accomplished
ing on July 10 in Mechanics Pavilion,
San Francisco.
The Southern Pacific Railroad has
made one and third fare for the round
trip within 400 miles and one and q fiji b
fare for greater trips. The San Joaquin
Valley road will make a one-way fare
from all points.
State headquarters have been assigned
in the northeast gallery of the Mechanics
Pavilion. The space is 50x334 feet, with
27x100 feet behind the gallery, which will
be used as an observatory. The entrance
will be fitted up 30 represent the patio
and cloister OF an old mission. The re-
naming space will be divided into two
large reception-rooms of 50X80 and 50xl20
feet The first will be near the front of
the building and be occupied on one side
by Southern California counties and on
the other by Alameda County.
The other reception-room will be occu-
pied on either side by Northern Cali
fornia and central counties, with San
Francisco in the center.
Francis W. Reid reported that the
badge committee had obtained estimat
on the badge formerly adopted, and had
found that a much better badge could be
obtained for less money. The design pro-
posed is iithogra phed on a special orange
ribbon woven with a purple border, and
can be supplied for 25 cents each, or five
for 81. Special rates will be made for
large quantities
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him a prosperous and sue

luton wishing him prosperous and sue
cessful journey.
The Starr King House of Represen tatives con-
vened last Tuesday and held an interesting
session. An appropriation bill before the
committee of the whole evoked great deal of
argument. The special order before the house
next Tuesday will be resolution to recognize
the belligerency of Cuba, which will meet
strong opposition from the minority.
The lectures that have been inaugurated by
this council have attracted q great deal of at
tention and the attendance at the meetings is
on the increase. The following lectures have
been arranged for the quarter ending June so:
May 1S-"Our State Legislature" by ex-As-
semblyman Calvin Ewing.
June 1-"Iife of Samuel Adams" by Horace
w. hilbrook.
June S-"Peru and the Andes" by Councillor
w. A. Lord of U. s. Grant Council No. 10.
June 15-"American Patriots" by Dr. E. D.
Black.
June 22-"Iife Of Thomas Jefferson" by
Past Councillor DR.. A NJ. FLOOD.
June 29-"Our Council" by Councillor Ed
ward w. Close.
On Tuesday evening, May 25, this council
will give smoker" at Mission Parlor Hall,
Seven teenth street, for which occasion an ex-
cellent programme has been prepared by the
entertainment committee, Past Councillor
Major G. McClintock chairman. All members
OF the order and their friends will be welcome
to what Starr King Council will offer.
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THE LUCK|EST
SAILOR IN PORT
Johnson Fell From Aloft,
but a Boat Could Not
Find Him.
Discovered Unconscious in the
Footropes of the Main
Yard.
When He R ached the Deck n, Roll d
Into the Arms of the
Mate.
OAKLAND OFEIcE SAN Francisco CALL.
QftS Rroa Nav

OAKLAND OFEIcE SAN Francisco CALI
9O8 Broadway. May I3. (
One of the most remarkable escapes ever
chroniced on sea voyage is that of
Henry Johnson, an able seaman on board
the ship Occ dental, now unloading at
Franklin-street wharf.
During the recent voyage of the vessel
from Departure Bay to Oakland heavy
weather was met with off Cape Mendo-
emo. johnson was aloft passing the upper
topsail-reef earring on the weather va I'd
arm when a sudden lurch caused him to
lose his hold.
The accident happened just as darkn ess
was coming on, and instantly the cry of
Man overboard" was raised. First OFF,
Ger yelling at once rushed to the port
lifeboat and proceeded to lower the boat
into the water. They pulled around in the
heavy sea for few minutes, but could
find no trace of Johnson. neither could
the man who kept lookout from the
mizzen-top see anything, as it was SO
dark.
AS the boat was returning to the ship
one of the sailors happened to look aloft,
and to his surprise he saw Johnson en-
tangled in the footropes of the main yard.
He had not fallen into the water. but had
struck on the main yard and become en-
tangled in the gear in g manner that was
simply miraculous. The force Of the fall
had rendered him unconscious, and q
couple of men were running aloft to re-
lease linn and bring him down when an
| other roll of the ship dislodged him from
the foot-ropes, throwing him against the
weather rigging, at the foot of which was
| the mate standing near the davit from
which the boat had just been lowered.
johnson simply rolled down the shrouds
and ratlines into the arms of the mate,
who was waiting 10 receive him.
He was taken IN the ca bin where little
good whisky revived him, and, with the
exception OF a bruise on the head, he was
no worse for his fall. When the crew was
paid off, Johnson was considered such a
lucky man that the captain induced him
TO sign for another voyage.
To Help the Cigar Trade.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 13 This even
ing the Oakland cigar manufacturers held
a meeting 10 promote the manufacture
and use of homemade cigars. The cigar
makers will also meet in few days, and
il is expected that an arrangement be-
tween the makers will be arrived at re-
garding prices, 50 that the two interests
can WORK together in harmony.
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TIDAL BRIDGE ROADWAY.
Fixing the Responsibility for Keepin
1t in Repair.

1t in Repair.
ALAMEDA, CAL, May 13.-J. R. Tai
colt, chairman of the County Supervisors,
has replied to the complaint of the City
Trustees OF Alameda regardin the danger
Gus condition OF the canal bridge roadway
to say that the bridge is in charge OF and
under the exclusive jurisdiction of the
War Department, and ii deemed to be in
a dangerous state that Colonel Sute1 OF
the engineering corps should be notlhed.
Colonel Suter has been com munlcated
with, and he declares that the electric
street-raiway company is obligated to
maintain the roadway in GOOD order under
its agreement with the Federal Govern
ment granting IL the privilege to main
tain its tracks across the bridge.
Therbert- Ward Wedding.
ALAMEDA, CAL, May 13. - Miss
Frances NJ. Therbert, the daughter of H.
Y. Therbert, formerly i'll the claims ad-
iustment department OF the Southern
Pacific,s was married last evening at the
Therbert residence, 1433 Morton street, to
Harold c. Ward. the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. II. Ward of Paru street. Miss Melita
Bennett was the maid of honor and Fred
erick A. Marriott the best man. The
newly welded couple are now at Del Nj Monte
en- ioying their honeymoon.
Notes About Town.
ALAMEDA, CAL, May 13.-The mar.
riaee of Miss Lillian Mastick Of Alameda
and Oliver Ellsworth, young attorney of
San Francisco, Will be solemniZed on the
26, b inst. at the residence of the brides
aunt. Mrs. Frank Otis of 1909 Santa Clara
avenue.
Ex-City Assessor Linderman returned
this afternoon from his mines near Colfax
and gazed sadly upon the ruins of his
hr,,1 WI a.
stroyed by fire on last Sunday night. The
first news he had of the fire was on
! Wednesday afternoon, when he saw it in
Monday paper.
John Wilson, who was arrested with a
nickel alarm clock in his possession on
| Monday night, has been charged with
| burglary. He entered the house of Henry
| Clausen on Park avenue on the Oakland
side of the estuary.
A. 6. Birch has contracted with K. l..
Hansen to build for him 1910 house at
the southeast corner of San Jose avenue
! and Chestnut street.
| holiness vention was opened this
evening at the Free Methodist lchurch, to
! continue over Sunday. There will be three
services daily. Bishop B. R. Jones de-
livered the opening address this evening
The engagement in marriage is an
nounced at Miss Adele NJ. Levy of 2240
Central avenue to Dr. r. G. Brewer a aen-
list OF Oakland.
Mrs. Henri Fairweather will speak to-
morrow afternoon at 8 O'clock before the
Adelphian Club on the subject "Lcr-
delIe"; argument, Tapestries.
Athenian Lodge OF Modern Trojans will
give iis first party on the 18th inst. at
Encinal Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ward of 1889
Weber street received word yesterday of
the death OF their son, Clement G. Wald.
aged % years. at Murietta, Riverside
County.
The closing exercises of Notre Dame
Academy will be held on the afternoon of
the 10Th inst. at O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
starr King Council, Jr. o. A. NJ.

Last Tuesday evening Past Councillor Myron
G. McClintock delivered an interesting lec-
ture before Star: King Council of the Junior
Order of American Mechanic on "The Art of
Printing" which was greatly appreciated by
the audience.
Last Wednesday evening Starr King Council
attended in body the en- tertainment given by
Martha Washington Council, Daughters OF
Liberty, in Unior-square Hall.
Delwan B. Bowley, past councillor of the
council and National represeu tative, win on
Tuesday next leave for Pittsburg to attend
the National convention of the Jr. o. q. A. M.
The council at its last meeting adopted a reso-
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
THE BIGGERsTAFF CONCERT,
A Good Attendance Was at Golden Gate
Hall Last Night.

A Good Attendance Was at Golden Gate
Hall Last Night.
The concert gwen by Frank Biggerstaff
at Golden Gate Hall last evening was well
attended by the many friends of the bril-
liant young pianist. Mr.. Biggerstaff' 5
selections varied widely, beginning with
Beethoven and ending with Strauss.
The first number, Beethoven's sonata,
Op. 81, No. 8. E fat major, was well done,
particularly the presto movement. But
it was in the ndering OF Chopln's "BaI-
lade," Op. AZ, No. 3, A fiat major. that the
delicately brilliant touch of Mr. Bigger
staff was most apparent. % ietzow's
Wide Jagd." the joint work OF Webber
and Kulals, was also deserving of praise
The cello playing of Arthur Weiss was
warmly applauded, as was Mrs. Sedge-
ley Reynolds singing OF 20, Don Fatale,"
py Verdi, and DR.. Gilbert Graham's tenor
solo, my Dreams"
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
PRIZES AWARDED.
In the @. G. Magaz Art Contest
Sidney Armer Has Been Awarded
the First Prize,


BERKELEY, CAL, May 13.-In the
prize cover contest of the University Of
California Magazine, which has been
going on for month and which has just
closed, Sidney Armer OF the Mark Hop
kins Art Institute was awarded the first
prize OF $50 and L. n. Scammon of the
Berkeley School of Design the second
prize of $50.
Twenty-four designs in all were submit
ted. each of which possessed some feature
OF California scenery, product, event or
parsonage. Honorable mention was given
by the committee OF award, consisting of
Professor II. I. Ardley, Professor G. M.
Gayley. Arthur Z ston and Will G. Rus
sell, to Mrs. Alice Hunt Curtis OF Oakland,
George I. Winterburn OF Stockton, S.
MAYNARD Dixon of San Francisco Miss
Mabel Z. Greene OF New York. Miss Mae
Smith of Oakland, Miss Maud Wilkinson
and Henry b. Quinan OF Oakland.
The design submitted by Mr.. Armer,
| and which will be used on the front cover
OF the next number of the magazine, Is
particularly sym bolic of California, re pre-
sentlng as 1t does one of the mission
fathers, with mission bells and tile roofing
overhead, LOOKING toward the Golden Gate.
while the setting sun forms a halo about
his head.
AS q frontispiece to to-day's magazine
there appears reproduction of William
Keith's "a Memory of Berkeley"
VIII Go to Europe.
BERKELEY, CAL, May 13.-Profes sor
A. Q. Lawson, the mincralogist at the
State University. who was granted
nine months leave of absence yesterday
by the Board OF Regents, will soon depart
or an important mission to Europe. He
will represent the university III the COM
ing international congress of geologists to
be held at st. Petersburg, participate in
the geological excursions which have been
arranged for both before and after the ses-
sion, and will familiarize himself with
the principal collections and muse u ms of
Europe.
Penny Harrier Nuptials. :.
BERKELEY, CAL. May 13.-The we'd
ding of Miss Jessica V. Penny OF Ann
Arbor, Mich, sister of Mrs. Professor
Lange of the State University. and Lewis
G. Harrier, City Attorney of Vallejo, will
take place at o'clock next Wednesday at
the residence of Professor Lange.
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Dauphters of Liberty.

California Council No. 1, Daughters of Lib
erty, held an interesting meeting last Wednes-
day night and the reports presented during
the evening show that there is a marked in
crease in the order at this time. The council
is making preparations for picnic to be held
some time next month. AT the next meeting
IL is expected that there will be full citing
as some very important matters are to be
brought up.
Martha Washington Council No. gave a
party and entertainment last Wednesday
night in Union-square Hall, at which an inter.
es:ing programme was presented.
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Chr,stian Socialism

In the lecture hall of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, at 8 O'Clock next Saturday
evening, joint debate will take place be-
tween the oliver Wendell Holmes Debating
Society and the Y. NJ. c. A. Debating Society,
both OF this City. Three speakers, who are al
lotted fifteen minutes each, will represent each
society The subject for debate is: "Should
the Government engage in enterprises that
can be carried on by private individuals or
corporations?" The public is cordially In
vifad IN he Drasant
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The Gingerbread Fete.

The programme for this afternoon at the
gingerbread fete at the residence of Mrs. Clark
Crocker, corner of Octavia and Sutter streets,
will be both varied and acceptable The lead
ing features will be Mr.. and Mrs. de Wolf Hop
per and Denis O'Sullivan in specialties and
q. II. Robi inson in monologue sketch.
The Cardinals portrait, by Toby Rosenthal,
will be on exhibition and the Presidio band
will play both afternoon and evening
In the evening will appear Ferris Hartman,
Swinnerton in sketches, Alexander Rosbor-
OuPh and others
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
ST. ANDREWS SOCIAL.
Successful Entertainment In Scottish
Hall Last Night.

Hall Last Night.
St. Andrews Society held its annual
social prior to the picnic last night in
Scottish Hall. The hall was crowded with
members and their friends ana very
interesting programme was provided.
There were songs by Mrs. Kisch, Mrs.
Smith, Miss Edith Henderson. w. C. Cook,
J. Balm, &. Rivers and A. G. Ballingail, a
reading by r. B. Scott, recitations by Miss
Abbrams and R. B. Scott and a cornet
solo by Miss Pearl Noble.
The annual excursion OF the society will
take place tomorrow to El Campo, and
an excellent programme of sport and
dancing has b en- provided.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
Music in a Bicycle.

know young man who, in cleaning
his wheel day or TWO ago, struck one of
the spokes in such a way that it emitted a
clear tone. and on little investigation he
was able to find six spokes that furnished d
as many notes OF an octave. The other
two notes were missing, but might have
been easily secured by tightening or loos-
ening other spokes. As it was he was
able to play a few simple airs, either in
whole or in part.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

great actress. So well did she conceal her
whereabouts that neither her father nor the
ofic RS of the Humane societies were able to
find her until Wednesday evening. Secretary
Holbrook of the Eureka S5ciety for the Pro-
lection of Children found the fooli-h girl in
lodging house on Third street. As she had
been keeping bad company she was sent to the
Msgoalen Asylum by Judge Campbell yester-
DIV
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
REPORTED HOLD-UP.
Two Young Men Scared by Bunch of
Thistles.

Thistles.
James White and Blonde Taylor, young
men living on Silver avenue and San
Bruno road, reported to the Seventeenth
street station Wednesday night that au
attempt had been made to hold them up.
They said they were returning from
Butchertown about l 80 O clock, and whe n
within a block of their residences they
saw what they thought was the figure Of
a man crouched as if for a spring at the
side OF the roadway, and they took to their
heels and ran.
Mounted Policemen Sheehan and Nc
Kenna thoroughly investigated the case
yesterday, and reported last night that the
supposed figure of man was large bunch
of thistles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
ROYAL Arcanum Ear.

Twenty years ago fraternal organizations
with beneficiary features were not as
numerous as they are now, and with the ex-
ception of Foresters, the Workmen ard one or
two others there were none in evidence 1t
was about that time that Dr.. Blisch, prac-
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
Sacred Heart Picnic

The parishioners of Sacred Heart Church
have selected El Campo as the place for the
annual picnic which will take place on June
il. The price of tickets was fixed at rs cents
for adults and 40 cents for children. Two
boats will be run, one in the morning at 8
o'clock and the other at IL :3OP.M.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14

salary warrants yet due him to his bonds
men. they will only have to pay about
1921 10 square his account with the city.
working for Is>-se Trade.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 13.-The Ladies'
Home-trade League has received the in
dorsement Of the Board of Trade and the
exposition directors. They nave appoints ted
several committees to take charge of the
various branches OF the work. They re-
port that the greatest damage to local
trade is done by patronizing Chinese
stores, which are not at all noted for their
cleanliness or honesty.
A Female Insolvent's Difficulty.
OAKLAND, CAL. May I3.-Mrs. Sarah
T. ingalls,, an insolvent, is not going to be
discharged from her Liabilities without a
contest. To-day number of creditors OPP
posed her petition on the ground that
prior to going into insolvency she trans
ferred property worth $4,000 for the pur-
pose of getting it out of the way OF her
creditors. The petitioners are San Jose
parties.
The Young Churches Are Popular.
OAKLAND, CAL, May BE mer G.
Lethngwell who has just returned from
Homo ulu, says that Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
L. Church, the High School children VINO
were married on the high seas last monlh,
anu went down 10 HONOLULU, aio A'
popular in that city. The young nus
band, who is IS years old, intended TO
work in a store to support his young wife,
who is just 16
Salisbury Is Insolvent.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 13.-Judge Hall
handed down a written declsion to-day
declaring that Monroe Salisbury IS an IN
solvent, and ordering him to HE ms
schedule within three days, as PROVIDED
by law. The Sheriff is also Instructed TO
take possession of all the horseman
| property.
No More Bathing in Lake Merritt.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 13.-The recent
| fatal accident in Lake Merritt has resulted
in an ordinance prohibiting bathlng IN
The lake Another ordinance will also be
prepared prohibiting The renting OF boats
TO bows under 16 unless with the written
permission of cir parents.
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SIX YEARS IN TRANSIT,

A Letter Received in San Francisco In
April, 1891, Delivered to the Owner
the Other Day.
ut was long time coming, but it got
there at last" was the remark OF Grand
Councillor Boehm Of the Chosen Friends
Wednesday, and as he said that he drew a
letter from one of the pockets of his coat.
THAT letter." he continued, twas six
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14
Moro Homes Wrecxed.

Suits for divorce were filed in the County
Clerks office as follows yesterday:
Annie Walen against Olof Walen, for cru
city.
Annie Giusti against Aiphonse Ghisti, for in
fidelity.
P. c. Butler against Amelia P. Blu tier, for
cruelty.
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MISSION PARK.
Tho Supervisors Will Be Asked to
Make An Appropriation.

Tho Supervisors Will Be Asked to
Make an Appropriation.
Residents of the Mission favoring a
smaller park than the one proposed by
tho illogical advocates are requested by
the Mission Improvement Union to at
tend meeting al Twentieth and Guerrero
streets tomorrow night, at which the fol-
lowing petition will be offered for indorse-
ment before being sent to the Super
yisors, asking for an appropriation:
SAN FRANCISCO. May IS, 1897.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors, San
Francisco: The uadersi gned residents and tax
payers of the M ssion district, San Francisco
realizing the need of suitable garden spots or
small parks within convenient walking dis
tance of our homes where women and chill
dren can resort to enjoy open air and sun
shine, without the necessity of paying carfare
10 reach distant parts OF the City possessing
less genial climate, respectfully request your
honorable body to make a reasonable appro-
priation in the next tax levy to provide one or
more such small parks in that part of San
Francisco
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Foolish Rosa Hyres,

Three months ago Rosa Hynes, the 17-year-
old daughter of Thomas Hynes of s44 Oak
street, Oakland, ran away from home She
was stage-struck and wanted to become a
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-14

The whlskers of the waIrus extend three
or four inches out from the snout. They
are quite stiff, and become stiffcr with
age. They are plucked separately and
exported to China, where they are used as
toorhpicks.