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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
EbeIl's Annual Election.

OAKLAND, CAL, April 9-The Ebell
Society held its annual business meeting
to-day. The following nomin ations were
made for the official board for the ensuing
wear: Mrs. NJ. r Bab>on, Mrs. J. G.
Hayes Jr., d. w. Bunnell, Mrs G. H
Burdick. Miss Jennie Hupp. Mrs. Murray
l.. Johnson, Mrs. Paul Lohse, Mrs. E. w.
Owen, Mrs. H. B. Pinney.
Mesdames Fl. o. Trowbriage, II. P.
Gleason, NJ. Matthews and L. G. Judd
have retired from the board and their
names were not submitted by the nomi-
mating committee, which consists of Mess
danes Bishop (chairman), Wallace Ever
son, Nusbaumer, Shanklin. Scupham, Bor-
land, Bennett, Goddard and F. H. Gray.
The Contest Nearly Ended.
OAKLAND. CAL, April 8 The mayor
atty contest is nearing the end, and as
nothing has developed there is practically
no interest in 1t. Some errors have been
SHOWN, but ey are comparatively lnslg-
nlhcant, and when the disputed ballots
shall have been passed upon by Judge
Hall there will probably be little differ
ence in the positions of the candidates.
Booth Suit to Go to Trial.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 9.-ln the suit
OF Frank Booth to-day against the Oak
land Consolidated Company for damages
for the killing of his two children Judge
Ellsworth has decided that the m o;ion for
O nonsuit was not borne out by the argu-
ment of defendants attorney. The court
decided that the case was one for a Jury,
and the trial was resumed this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
At the Targets.

ALAMEDA, CAL. April 9.-The team
of fifteen men has been selected from Com
pany G 10 shoot return match with
Company + in Oakland next Sunday. 1t
is compo ed as follows: Captain Simp-
son. Lieutenant Pickett, Sergeants Wit
itch, Harvey and Day, and Privates Riehl,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04
THE INDIAN JUGGLER.
\ Trick Yarn That Requires a Pretty
Big Pinch OF Salt.

\ Trick Yarn That Requires a Pretty
Big Pinch of Salt
A correspondent of Scottish Nights,
written from India regarding the theory
that the juggiers perform their tricks
by will power says:
During the course Of the Indian mu-
tiny l made the acquaintance of one of
these gentlemen of India, who tried
to instruct me how to perform these
trick. He said it was all imaginary
on the part of the spectators as he SIM
ply Willed that they should see those
things. Yet I, in common with west
EN- nations. was too animaliZed, SEN
sUal and materialized by flesh eating
and consumption Of alcohol to retain or
accept any deep spiritual teaching.
The most exciting performance that
he gave for my amusement was the
converting of a bamboo stick into ma
tive servant, who waited at table and
supplied our wants.
"Afterward-in his ABSENCE tried
it on and to my surprise the same man
was before me asking for instructions.
! directed him to MI the chatties in the
veIanda with water from the well in the
compound. This he proceeded to do.
When he had filed them ell to over
flowing I requested him to stop. He,
however. took no notice of me and went
on stolidly bringing in the water, until,
in my excited imagination, 1t seemed
that the bungalow would be washed
away.
Finding that I could not arrest or
stop mis- movements. he passing through
me as though l did not exist, / drew
my sword and ley in wait for him.
Making a slash. I apparently cut him
in twain. when, 10, there were two men
bringing in the water. neither of whom
could I restrain or prevent from doing
so.
Il was completely out Of my depth,
when I heard q quiet laugh behind me,
and on turning I found it was my in
structor, who held up his right hand
and the two men disappeared the stick
resumi1g its place in the veranda, and
to crown all. there was not the slightest
sign Of any water having been brought
in. I excitedly appealed to him for an
explanation. He said that he had been
present all the time, having willed that
he should be invisible to me, and that
should imagine myself to see and do
what I thought had taken place.
In order 10 prove it, he asked me to
step out into. the compound and directed
nv attention to a huge cavern which l
knew was not there before. AS l en-
tered a number Of huge elephants and
camels issued from it in a continuous
stream, yet l could not touch one or
them. They apparently passed over
me as though I did not exist. He again
raised mis- hand and the cavern and ami
mails disappeared and there was no IN
dication Of an exodus Of any kind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

readers and lecturers, male and female
the redoubtable Major Pond. Miss
Bell reads from her own books-"The
Under Side of Things" and "A Little
Sister to the Wilderness" While
abroad she will contribute to the
Ladies Home Journal; and. as some
unfavorable comment has been pro-
yoked by the frankness by one or two
Of her short stories, her admirers may
rest assured that, in her contribu-
lions to the Quaker City monthly, she
will be as pure as Royal Baking Pow
der.
London women are getting very artful
in the use OF wells, or fall nets" as
they call them. This season they are
making their complexion dazzling by
attaching under the black veil a piece
of flesh pink tulle which, they claim,
makes a muddy complexion look as DEL
icate ard fresh as the blush on the
skin of a luscious peach.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04
SHAKES IN ARKANSAS.
A Native and His Wife Alternate At
tacks and Save the Shanty.

A Native and His Wife Alternate At
tacks and Save the Shanty.
There were three people in sight as
rode up to the Arkansas cabin-the old
man. his wife. and q boy about fifteen
wears old. All were sitting down with
their backs TO the shanJy, and their
movements struck me as eccentric. All
looked up as I approached, but all kept
their places, and cOntented themselves
with a wave of the hand. The old man
had the front of The cabin, and | soon
discovered what was the matter with
him. He was having a shake OF the
Arkansas ague. His face was pale, his
lips blue, and his teeth ratified together
as he tried to speak. | walked around
the house, and at the rear end sat a
girl of about twenty, making four mem
hers of the family who were all shaking
N once. Coming back to the old man
again | handed him my flask, and when
he had gurgled down half the contents
the chill left him for a minute, and he
said
Stranger, I'm sorry yo happened
along to-day, fur l can't offer 20 any
hospitality.
"0h. that's all right. I simply stop
ped 10 get a drink of water and have a
smoke. 1t happens TO be your ague
day, eh?'
YES. but jest changed the other day,
and I'm kinder sorry l did, as can't
smoke with yoi My days fur chillin'
hey allus bin Sunday, Wednesday and
FRIDAY. with the off days fur huatin'
coons and gettin' drunk. I had to
change. and the ole woman had to
change with me, TO save the pesky
cabin
let him swallow the remaining contents
It's this way. stranger. When yo'
bev the shakes yo've got to brace yor
back. and the cabin is the handiest
thing fur a bracer. Jim and Sal was a
sbakin' Mondays, thursdays and Satur-
DAYS. and drat my hide if they wash t
list topplin' the shanty over into the
creek. To even things up and Keep
her level men the ole woman had to
change cur dates. and that's why the
four of us ar shaking at once what
dive think of the idea?'
II seems a good one ..
THAT'S what I reckon, and now II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

.. Goa. design was quite new-a
EJcr. with double revers
saowa lace chauis=tt7 and held
a- the waist i'm front 10y bs,
.#. Ihe material was hend-
black cloth. With o hair line Of
t.1r 0f opera. IL seems g pity thas
S." York managers 20 not issue
s-. such regulation as the one re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

Mannering-lo yes. but looking so
delicate and fragile that she reminded
me more than ever Of some beautiful
ho.bouse flower. Miss Mannering is
the Lyceum Theatres leading woman,
though not yet two and twenty. l de-
scribed her in a former letter. l knew
her in England before Daniel Frohman
brought her to this country. At chat
time she was touring the English prov
inces and PLAYING leading parts with
her teacher. Herman Vein, who is, by
the way. Sir Henry Irving's under
study. Miss Mannering. who is very
tall. was always slender, but since COM
ing to America she has lost at least
twenty pounds.
But she is of the wiry sort, and de-
spite her ethereal appearance has ex-
cellent health, and can stand very hard
work.
While dining in the Frenchiest Of
Ffeutu lecldllL ants lcls'L N~N4Nf e4AN 800
ire of New York Bohemia. I mean
Martins. in University Place, I saw
Miss Amanda Fabris with party OF
friends. Martins is the fayorite rem
devious of the artists. singers, literary
folk and professional pets Of New York.
Miss Fabris is a leading member of the
Whitney Opera Company, and has been
more than successful IN the beautiful
Irish opera, Brian Boru."
Her figure is her strong point Of
beauty. and she is a coloratura soprano
of considerable skill. On or off the
stage she is considered one of the best
dressed women in town. Her gown
when saw her was simplicity itself
of neat check pattern, the skirt per-
fsctly cut and hanging faultlessly, with
a smart single-breasted box fly front
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

ROUGHLY SILENCED.

Archbishop Whately had a rough
tonguo-ha was called Ursa Major
the great Bear-at Oxford-a fact IN
known to a young aide-de-camp who
at a party in Dublin Castle attempted
10 cross swords with the prelate. APP
preaching the Primate of Ireland, the
youth asked: Does your grace know
what is The difference between an ass
and an archbishop
No" was the grave answer. Then
the youth went on, AN ass has cross
on his back, but an archbishop has a
cross on his breast.
Very good said the archbishop
"Now will you tell me what is the diff
ference between a young aide-de-camp,
like yourself, and an ass?" Il don't
know" said the youth. Neither do
l." said the archbishop, and walked
aWaV
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

each place. We'll, sir, have you got
chair that has got an alarm clock in the
back of it that will set off a spring in
the seat that will throw young man
out of the window that hasn't got s~nse
enough TO go home before II o'clock at
night, SOS my daughter, that has II
help me with the Homework and cook
in for six boaTders, can get nights
rest, that everybody has to get if they
expect to do their share? II you have
chair like that, just send it up right
away. Here's my address. And charge
me anything you please for it; money S
no object"
Up to date, the suave and sure sales
man has not been able to supply the de-
mand, but his house is offering a prize
for what is wanted.-New York Sun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04
WHAT SHE WANTED.

Here is an Idea for Some Genius to
Work Gut and Make Fortune and
Receive Many Maternal Blessings.
There is always something happen
ing in Brooklyn.
If it isn't one thing it is another, and
there is always q woman mixed up IN
it somehow.
Or o trolley car.
The last happening is the case of a
w0man-a mother, just like hundreds OF
Brooklyn mothers, with a popular and
marriageable daughter.
One day last week she walked into
large and we'll known furniture store,
where there is an enormous stock of
stuff. and began nosing around among
the chairs.
What is il You wish, madam in
ouired ore Of the ever-present and over
pleasant clerks for which the place is
famous.
y want a chair" she replied, in that
tired-feeling tone Of voice which one
doesn't always have to know Brooklyn
women to hear.
BE seated, madam" exclaimed the
chivalrous clerk, whiting the chair
around for her with such a burst OF
politeness that he quite forgot his bust
ness.
a mean l want to buy one" she ex-
planned.
20, l beg your pardon" he blushed.
May I ask what kind, madam?
The kind you haven't got in the
whole store, III bet n cookie
But we can get it madam, if we DO
not have it in stock.
You can't either. I'm almost sure.
New designs are constantly on the
market. madam, and surely We can sup
ply any demand made upon US"
you think so, do you?' she asked, as
if She had been to 147 furniture stores
that morning only to be disappointed at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

Gently put in force at the Imperial OPP
era House. Vienna There the rule
says that not more than three recalls
shall be allowed at the end of an act
except on first nights. At her farewell,
Calye, after bowling thanks nine times,
was compelled to cross and re-cross in
front Of the curtain sixteen times. The
fatigue of this, after the labor of sing
ing the principal role in Faust, must
be intense. She may well asked to be
saved from her friends.
While shopping on Fifth avenue the
other day, caught sight of lovely Mary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

coat. That it was the latest style goes
without sayin.
Miss Lillian Bell, the Chicago girl
who has gained a high place amons
the polite novel writer's has been here
en- route for Europe, where she Will
write and travel during the next two
wears. Of late she has been reading in
many parts o. the country under the di
rection Of that great promoter" OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? THE
IL FUNNY CASCARET DUDE.
Look for him on the street to-day. Cas-
carets, a candy c2thartic works while you
sleep, without a grip or grippe; 10c, 25c anc
5Jc = box. For sale az -.
DECISIONS Drug STORE,
MCLurc House. 1902 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

yo don't mind yo' can pass around the
shanty and kinder hear,en the rest Of
EN- up a BIT"
But the flask is empty"
oh, l doa't mean that he chatter
ed between shakes. Jest pitch EN- out
a few tracts or a cheap Testament and
tell EN- Arkansas is higher heaven than
any other StGce in this Union. Gal
weston Daily News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

q. hing frCck worn by an imposing
.-r The now design of the
-m Jacket had double reyers
end WAS woU held i'm at
the waist.
Made by tle National Cioak c
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-04

other lay. ! caught an of loyely Mary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
LIEUT.. WISE GAVE 1T UP.
The Heavy Rain Prevented His
breaking the Record.

Lieut. H. ID. Wise of the Sth Infantry
record between New York and this city.
The failure was due entirely TO the almost
impossible condition of the roads between
Wilmington and Baltimore, and involved
no reflection on his courage and capacity.
He left New York Saturday morning at
1903 O'Clock, as announced in The Star, ac-
companied by 4. W. w. Evans of New
Brunswick, n. j., aad James w Bailey, on
single wheels and J. w. Dawson and III. j.
Pepper on a tandem The single wheeiren
acted as runners far as Philadelphia,
when they dropped out of ene race against
time, leaving Lieutenant Wise and his tam
dem team in the field.
The roads in Maryland were in terrible
condit;on on account OF recent rains, and
the riding party fell behind the schedule.
This was especially the case after leaving
Perryviie The party arrived there in a
pouring rain and the tandem riders gave
I'D the attempt They took the train for
Washington, and lieutenant Wise under
took to complete the journey alone. Ii was
a futile effort. however, as the mud was
so thick and deep that he was compelled
to dismount and push his wheel most of
the distance TO Baltimore. Being far be
hind the record when he reached the monu-
mental city and being thoroughly fatigued
by his efforts. Lieutenant Wise finally
abandoned the attempt and returned to
New York by train. To have equaled the
record, Lieutenant Wise should have made
the entire trip in twenty-five hours, includ-
ing stops, etc. To have done this. accord
ing 20 mis- schedule he should have arrived
here yesterday morning at / o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Themes From Which Eloquent Dis
courses Were Preached Yesterday.

There were interesting exercises in the
churches Of the city yesterday.
Rev. john. s. Macintosh, ID. D., of Phila-
delphia occupied the pulpit at the Church
of the Covenant, and spoke of Christ's
teachings, taking for his text Luke tx 30:
And there came voice from out of the
cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son;
hear Him 81"
At Typographical Temple, ]. l.. McCreery
addressed the Peoples Church eongtega-
ton yesterday morning. his subject being
An Agnostic in Search of Happiness"
Rev. Joseph A. Stitt, pastor Of Dunbar
ton Avenue Methodist Church, preached
from text in Exodus appropriate to the
movement now progressing in his church
for an extensive alteration Of the edliice,
and drew lesson for the congregation 10y
comparing the work of the people of Israel
under the guidance of Moses in building
II cir tabernacle, with the proposed inn
Pfovements of his church.
VIM. Ii. Miller. secretary of the intcrna-
tional committee of the Y. NJ. c. A.. gave
an address yesterday Afternoon to young
men at the Y NJ. G. A, Oh Temptation"
Thomas Williams of Chicago, editor of
the Clristadephian Advocate yesterday
began his series of lectures on the Nature
and Destiny of Man at the church of his
denomination on Sth street northeast.
DIR. Ffske preached yesterday at the Cum
ton Temple Presbyterian Church on What
the Churchman Has Fair Right to Ex-
pect of the Worlds Man..
Rev Howard Wilbur Ennis of the West
ern Presbyterian Church preached on the
practical affairs of life, discussing among
other things the relations of capital and
labor
Major James Albert Clark at the Theo-
sophical Hall, i'm Columbia Theater build
ing, last night spoke on Devils in Creeds.''
and maintained that the solar myths of
ancient religions which could only be un-
oerstood by students of the occult lore of
the east had been grossly materalized by
superficial teachers of creeds until Chris
terdom presents the anomaly of having the
highest ideal in the Nazarene and the low
est conception in personal devil
The services at the Metropolitan Church
yesterday were conducted by Rev. DR.
Henry Baker DIR. Johnston the pastor, be-
ing IN Europe. President Mckinley at
tended the service and large congresa-
tlon was present. DIR. Baker is a member
OF The Metropolitan congregation, retired
from the active ministry. He was the first
on the quite extensive list of ministers who
Will preach during DIR. Johnston's two
months absence. DIR. Baker chose for his
subject the Holy Land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
SATISFIED THE RUSSIANS.
Five ROuble Gold Pieces Marked
Seven ROubles Fifty Copecks.

Five ROuble Gold Pieces Marked
Seven ROubles Fifty Copecks.
Russia has experienced some difficulty I'm
reversing her standard of value by simple
decree, as shown in a report to the State
Department by United States Consul Hee-
nan at Odessa He says:
1.-The change inaugurated about two years
ago in the currency of Russia from silver
to what is supposed to be a gold basis has
had somewhat depressing effect upon the
mind of the peasant farmers. By imperial
edct it was made known that a five-rouble
gold piece would, until further notice. be
equal to seven roubles and fifty copecks
paper currency. and a check drawn on any
Russian bank for seventy-five roubles must
be considered paid should the holder re-
ceive fifty roubles in gold.
1.-The masses of Russia are said to be I'M
educated and ignorant; nevertheless, when
they were offered five-rouble gold piece
in payment of debt due them for seven
roubles and fifty copecks they refused to
accept 1t and pointed out that stamped on
the gold piece in plain Russian characters
were the words five roubles,' and they fur
thermore demanded to know why 1t was
that they were expected to believe that
twice two and a half made seven roubles
and fifty copecks in money or anything
else.
1.-The government officials were equal to
the emergency and recoined the same five
roubles and fifty copecks. which illustrates
the old adage that there are more ways Of
killing q cat than by choking 1t with but
ter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19

The remains of Gen. Joseph Conrad, T.
S. A. retired, who died at Atlantic City
last Friday from wounds received during
the war, were inferred at the Arlington
cemetery yesterday afternoon, with the
usual military honors. a squad of cavalry
from Fort Niger and committees from the
Loyal Legion and Kit Carson Post g. A.
r., yet the remains at the Pennsylvania
railroad station and escorted them to the
cemetery. The casket was covered with an
American flag, and the caisson was draped
with the American colors and crepe. Eight
cavalrymen ted body bearers, and the
honorary pailbearers were Capt. Kings
bury. Capt Blockson, Lieut.. Sands, Lieut..
Ryan. Lieut.. Rhodes and Lieut.. Hiberg, all
of Fort Myer. The comrades from the
Loyal Legion were Gen. j. j. Reynolds
Major c. F. Humphreys and Capt. Edward
Davis, Capt. William Gibson and Chaplain
T. H. Bradford. representing the volunteer
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
Officer Donovan Badly Beaten.

The case of Samuel Moses, William Ham,
ilton and Fred Adams, who were charged
with making an assault on Policeman Dom
ovan of the second precinct last evening,
while the latter was aIresting one of a
gang playing crap. was today continued
until the officer is able to appear In court
to prosecute the case. Officer Donovan
was struck by a number Of stones and
sticks. thrown at him. it is alleged, by those
named and Others, and was severely beat
en-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
Torpedo Boat Contracts.

After consultation between the Presf-
dent and Secretary Long Saturday after
noon, it was announced at the Navy De-
partment that it had been decided to award
the contracts for the construction Of three
torpedo boats to the Harlan and HolIing-
worth Company of Wilmington, Del; the
Morris Heights Gas and Engine Company
Of New York, and Woln & Zericker of
Seattle, Washington. This action was in
accordance with the recommendations of
the board of naval bureau chiefs. and was
forecasted in The Star OF last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19
BEFORE YOU Ride YQwgMTEEl

= powder for the feet. II keeps your feet cool and
comfortable. prevents sweating feet and makes
wheel people are using Aliens Foot Ease TSey
All praise IT, Ladies. insist having It, Il
swollen. aching feet. At all druggitts and sbos
stores. 2Sc. sample FREE by mall AddreS
ALLEN & OLMSTED. lie Roy, n. Y. mys2 Sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19

London Thomas. colored, was today re-
leased on $500 bail by Judge Mills to ap-
pear before a jury for trial on the charge
Of keeping speak-easy at No. 1881 Cow
f'gton street. Thomas was arrested yes
terday in a raid on his premises by police
men from the second precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-19

IT matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or q seryant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.