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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

duet. Joe Berry and Smith; Shakespearean
interpretations, Professor Walter White:
whistling solo, J. A. Cunningham; DR.. E. W.
Pratt was loudly applauded for female i'm
personations; George w. Calvert gave some of
his inimitable dialect recltations; James J.
Feeley gave recitations from Shakespeare; H
A. Moeni1g, F. A. Biakeslee, w. A. Whiting
and Z. b. Plerson, quartet, gave some fine
in particular referring to the members pres
ent I. II. Shade and Joe Barry engaged in q
two-round set-to but the men were so evenly
matched that the referee declared il a
draw. The event of the evening was "a Mock
Trial." before Colonel T. V. Eddy as chief of
the tribunal. 1t created great deal of merri-
IS sometimes administered. The nights en-
ioyment closed with address by NJ T.
Moses on the order-its aims and its accom-
plishments.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
AROUND THE CORRIDORS

Away south here In San Francisco" said
Thomas O'Brien, the trader of the new eamp
OF Klondy Ike, on ethe Yukon, "the people lit
tie realize what an enormous country Alaska
is. Take the valley of the Yukon alone and
reflect that one may travel for weeks and
weeks on it before he gets from the coast to
the most remote settlement.
"He may move as last as he can, may go part
OF the way by steamer and may use dog teams
or iceboats, one or 10th. and may foot Il when
he has 10, but till he has made this trip he has
no conception OF the vastness of the country.
Then when he does get an inkllng of IT he
is bound TO reflect that he has pursued his
way only along one water course; that TO the
right and left of him come roaring rivers,
great enough 10 bear noble steamships; that
these rivers throughout their entire length
are unexp plored.
"What conceptions OF broad valleys, of gil
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
THIS SWEET LITTLE WOMAN OF
MINE

She ain't any bit of an angel
This sweet little woman o. mine;
Shes Jest plain woman,
An purity mucn human
This sweet little woman o. mine
For what would do with an angel
When looked for the fireiighps shine?
When six tile sinners
Air wantin' their din nerse
No! Give me this WON an o. mine!
I've hearn lots o. women called '.angels.n
An lots o ''em thought It wuz fine;
But give 'em the feathers,
An me, in all weathers
This sweet little woman o. mine
Jest ain't got nuthin' agin' 'em-
These rngels-they're good in their line:
But they're sorter above met
hank God that she'll low. me
This dear little woman o. mine.
+. l.. STANTON In Oh cago Times II erald.
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odd Es,,ows, Memorial Day.

Grand Master j. w. Warboys has issued
proclama ton in accordance with that OF
Grand Sire Carleton of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, and he requests that each and every
subordinate lodge in the jurisdiction OF Cali
fornia assemble on the 9Th of next June, or
some other day more convenient to the mem
bers for the purpose of holding such exercises
as NAV be deemed appropriate in honor OF the
memory OF such mem bers as died during the
past year. He suggests that as Tar as possioie
lodges observe the mem orial ceremony adopted
by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at Its session IN
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

an audltor interrupted him with the remark
that the cyclopedia did not agree with lin Z.
"oh,' was the reply, 81 know q great deal
more about the Druses than l did when l
wrote that article in the cyclopedia."
MISS Frances II. Simon. A., one of the first
women graduates of the University of Edin
Durgh, has been appointed warden of the
MASON Hall, Edinburgh. The hall is the gift
OF friends and formor students of Professor
Mason, and is to be opened next session
residence and central NEE ting place for women
students attending the University OF Edin-
burgh.
by decision rendered by Justice Beekman
OF the New York Supreme Court 1t is decided
that a love of candy is not proof of lunacy.
IL was In the case OF Amanda L. Macintosh,
VINO wanted to have her marriage with John
ii. Macintosh annulled upon the ground
that the defendant was insane at the time of
his marriage. This the court denied her. al
though she averred that one of the symptoms
OIL mental alteration of the defendant was
that ne used TO 81 alone for hours at time
before his marriage eating candy, of which he
seemed never able to get enough.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Select Knights of America.

The eighth annual session of the Grand Ie.
gion, Select Knights of America, was opened
last Tuesday evening in Fair Oak Hall, Eddv
street.
In calling the Grand Legion together the
grand commander, A. C.. Knudsen. Grand Re-
corder Joseph l. Binet and Grand Treasnrer
George NJ. Lawton made very favorable re-
ports for the past year, showing that the
membership had increased 25 per cent and
the reserve fund. after paying all death bene-
fits, had increased from SIS to SIS per can;ta
On Friday evening the Grand Legion AGAR
met at Triumph Legion Hail. Twenty fonrth
and Folsom streets to termina ate its bnsiness
on which occasion several candidates. Ivars
Initiated by the Grand Legion team. also
had several applications on the table to aot
upon, after which the Grand Iepion onaros
tor the transaction of their business wb;S
consisted principally of the election of grand
officers. " eA1nu
The following grand officers were e,ectad tor
the ensuing year: A. c. Knudson grand co,n.
mander e. P. Gibbons, past grand con,-
mander; j. ]. Sutherland. Grand y;na
commander; L. Johnsen, grand lieutenant
commander; w. I. Thomson. grand msr.hai.
Joseph l.. Binet, grand recorder: Georaa n
Lawton, grand treasurer; d. A. Iembert
grand standard bearer; Henry Schnltan
grand guard; Charles E. Osgood grsnd
sentinel; Ed Norman, grand trnstee
three years; corporate directors d
Gitoons, A. Z. Knudson, J. j. Sutherland +
Johnsen, Joseph l.. Bfnet, George NJ. IawIon
w. L; thomson, ID. A. Lambert z. T whit
ten, William NJ. Park, NJ. D., Ed Norman.
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WITH YOUR COFFEE.

Mistress-This steak is done too m uch, Mary
Maid-Not too much for me, mum.
Mistress-But hire you to cook for me, not
for,yourselt
Maid-Ye think ye do, mum.-Boston Tran.
script.
"I never talk to book as ents," said the busy
man.
'Good!" exclaimed the agent. "I admire
man of action. Now, just put your signature
TO this order and have IL over with."-Phila-
delphia North American.
"Now," said one of the members OF n
woman's congregation, "the secretary is going
to read the minutes of the last meeting"
Yes" responded Miss Cayenne, "she calls
them minutes. But they always seem like
hours."-Washington Star.
"The porcupine has his good points," ac-
mitted the possum, "but he is an awful fat
terer, you know"
"Flatterer?" echoed the coon, blankly.
"Yes. He is apt to send one away feeling
awfully stuck up"-Cincinnau Enquirer.
when Nan was engaged to Jack she didn't
get enough sleep, because she had TO lie
awake and think how much she loved him"
"Well7"
'And now their engagement is broken and
now she doesn't get enough sleep. because she
has to lay awake TO hate him." ."-Chicago
Record.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT.
san Francisco Chapter, Progressive
Endowment Guild of America, Has
an Interesting Jinks.

The high jiuks given last week by San Fran
cisco Chapter of the Progressive Endowment
Guild OF America in st. Georges Hall was lim-
tied to $50 persons, who would have comfort
ably filled the hall, but those who had tickets
brought friends along, with the result that
the hall was crowded. Despite the crowding
all present entered into the spirit OF iolliness
that the committee on arrangements intended
they should The assemblage was called to
order by NJ. s. Feinberg, the governor of the
chapter, who in a few words told of the sig
nifcance attached to the order, and then well
coined those present 10 the chapter and its
entertainment. which he thought would please
all. The following programme was carried
out and highly appreciated by all:
Dialect specialties, Charles Melscoe; comic
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

solo. A. Johansen; three rounds, Murphy
brothers; song, J. F. Murphy; song and reci-
tation. Joe Hansen song, a. Boyt: specialties,
FITZGERALD and Donovan: song Tom Jones;
German specially, Schultz and Murphy; song,
A. C. du Fosse; selections; Kelly and MaFlowe;
WnTnby. duet. Jones and Hansen; "Auld
Lang Syne" The committee in charge was as
follows; George M9ye, E BE- G; = chairman = E
Rrinkman. p G. r.; +. Henberger, S. c. r. H.
schober, ". Williams, H. Meir, W. F. Connen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The eagerness with which David Ben
nett Hill is engaging in the task of re-
organizing the Democratic party in New
York may be merely the result of rest
less spirit, but. all the same, it looks like
an attempt to get himself into position
from which he can make another jump for
the Senate before the world forgets him,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
AN OLD PIONEER GONE.
Cassius III. Blackman Dies in His Sixty
Fifth Year.

Cassius III. Blackman Dies in His Sixty
Fifth Year.
One of the old pioneers passed away on
Sunday in the person of Cassius Fl.
Blackman, who died at his residence sos
Jones street after lingering illness.
The deceased was born in Burlington,
VT, IS years ago, and came to this City
when a boy in the early forties. For
many years he was employed as a head
salesman in the old liquor firm of Will
merding & Kellogg.
For several years he had led retired
life, but he was we'll known among the
early pioneers. He leaves a son Cassius
Blackman Jr., who is a member of the
police force.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
CALlF0RNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. N. Y, April 26.-At the St.
Cloud-w w. Ball: Sluart-P. n. Arnson :
Grand-C. Colby; Imperial-H. K Field, w. C.
Kingsley; Grand Union-Mr. and Mrs. @. Z.
wilson; Windsor-J. I. Flood, Miss Flood; !;
Sturtevant-H. w. Decker. Miss A. Erwin of
San Jose arrived on the Fulda from Genoa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

When we have completed Balboa avenne
we will not envy New York the possession
OF Riverside.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
nrniaa will Picnic.

On Sunday, the 9th of May, Templar Grove
No. 10 and Golden Star Grove No. 1O4 OF the
United Ancient Order of Druids will hold q
joint picnic at Wildwood Glen Park, Sausallto.
The committee on entertainment having
charge of this affair will DO its utmost to make
1T an enjoyable one.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Exc.Is,or Circle. C. o. F.

Next Saturday evening Union-square Hail
will be brilliantly decorated and illuminated
for on that night the members OF Excelsior
Circle No. 2, Companions of the Forest (F. U. A.
brate the twelfth anniversary of the inst1tu-
tion OF the circle. The cele ebration Will De IN
the nature OF grand ball, which Will Dc
m
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Foresters of Amer;c.

Court Justice No. 16, Foresters OF America
gave It's fourth annual high jinks SATURDAY.
evening at the Alcazar building. 1t lasted
unil quite late hour and was voted a highly
enjoyable affair by all who par ticipated. The
louowing excellent programme was rendered
oVerture' Professor spauldlng and Mr. Kelly: :
boxing exhibition, three rounds. Dron vs
Young Sharkey; a few yarns, E 6 Harrison :.
songs ana recitations, Harry Stockton: three
lIouhos, condor VS.. Brown; story E. {. Hol.
lections, Tapioca Trilby Band: song. George
Ratio; three rounds, Monanan VS.. McLsueb-
In; specialties, Kelly and Marlowe; violin
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Liberty Circle No. $50.

Tomorrow evening the raemb bers OF Liberty
Circle No. $50, Companions OF the Forest, will
give social dance in the Mission Maccabee
Temple on Mission street. This is compara-
lively new circle, but its members are ener-
getic and anxious 10 make good showing in
the order.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

It took New York a long time 10 erect
the Grant mausoIeum, but she has done it
we'll
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The Mississippi floods have broken all
the records, nearly all the levees and most
of the farmers along the river banks, and
still the rise goes on.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
WHEN TINES WERE HARD IN
ION A.
Clinton iowa, Eve.

People OF the present day do not understand
the meaning of hard times. In 1S4O, when
corn was 90 cents barrel and dressed pork
81 so hundred II took bushel of potatoes
10 pay for postage-stamp.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The people along the Mississippi should
take to the industry of raising ducks and
brakes and enable themselves to be in
the swim when the foods come.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Faster Time on the Santa Fs Route.
Three and One-half Dsys to
Chicago or st. Louis-Four
and One-half DAYS to

Leaving San Francisco Mondays and THURSDAYS
at 8 p NJ, connection is made at Barstow with the
famous Santa Fe limited train. Dining-car buffet
smoking-car, vestibuled Pullman, palace drawing
room, sleepers he handsomest train on earth
equipment and appointments faul,iess Daily
through sleeping cars, bo.h palace and tourist
Oakland pier 10 Chicago. Tickets also sold via
Ogden, Portland moiave. Los Angeles, Deming or
El Paso to all points in the United States Canada
Mexico Europe. Ticket office ga Market
street, Chronicle Building Telephone Main 1881
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Cleveland's speech at the Reform Club
banquet can be summed up in four words !:
1t was a croak.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

sUFFRAGE-P. P, Tracy, Cal. The constitu-
tion of the United States does not guarantee
the suffrage TO any citizen of the United
States, nor does it say 'all male persons or all
persons over the age of 81 years shall be voters
of the United States" The subject OF suffrage
is left 10 the States. woman who is citizen
of the State OF Utah is entitled to vote Tor Pres
idential electors and for any and all officers.
SUPERFLUoUs HAIR-Subscriber, Alameda,
Cal. This depar tment cannot recommend any
depilatory for the removal of superfuous
hair. There are any number OF preparations
which can be obtained from druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Mrs. Newed-was 1 nervous. dear, during
the ceremony?
Miss Spitegirl-Well, trife at first. darling.
but not after William had said yes.-New York
Truth.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The Kaiser says peace shall be main
tanned among the great powers, and yet,
like the rest OF US, perhaps he can't most
always sometimes tell.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The farmers are praying for April
showers, so we might as we'll look out
for them and expect them any day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

To-day the Nation recalls the services Of
Grant and does honor to his memory.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

In the meantime Crete is still on the
map even if she does appear to have been
put out of the ring.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The Senate Finance Committee is not
making much noise on the tariff question,
but it is doing good business and prepar-
ing the way for every industry to do like
wise.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Some people are making fun of the
whiskers of our new Minister to Turkey,
but they may prove useful to him if he
should ever have to beard the Sultan.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
Clipping Bureau (Allen'sl, $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Loss OF hair, which often mars the prettiest face
prevented by PARKERs HAIR BALsAM
PARKER's GINGER Tonic alleyiates suffering
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

BE sure and supply your toilet with bottle Of
Ayers II air NigoE 1t keeps the hair soft and
glossy, and the scalp cool and clean
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

II our sympathies are torn by the con-
hicting reports from the war in Greece we
can turn for consolation to the fight in
Cuba. The American favorites are win
ming there
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

No SAFER OR MORE EFFIcACIoUs REMEDY can
be had for Coughs, or any trouble of the throat.
than " BrolC9's Bronchial Troches"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

THE BROTHER JoNATHAN-A. s., City. The
steamer Brother Jonathan was wrecked ten
miles off Crescent City July 81, 1865.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The Empress Frederick is rapidly eomplet-
ing her plans for making the old Schloss at
Kron berg q historical museum which she
will present gift to the town of Kron-
berg. 1t is being restored at great expense
under her supervision, and art treasures Will
be added
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

THE STATE SURVEY. D., Livermore, Ala-
media County, Cal For information about the
survey of the State of California you should
write to the office of. the Survey or-Gener al at
SACRAMENTO
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Railroad Tickets to the East via Rio
Grande Western and Denver and
Rio Grande Railways,

At lowest possible rates. with through PulIms,
buffet and tourist sleeping car service every day
Personally conducted excursions leaving Tuesday
wednesday and Thursday. Only line permIttn
stopover at Salt Lake City all classes tick Dts
Detailed information and tickets furnished a. Ii
Montgomery street, or 3l4 California stres;-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The success of the Turkish armies in
battle seems to be due mainly to the skill
of the German officers who direct their
artillery, and rarely has the science of
Germany been worse applied.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

1t is to be hoped the Washington Pos,
is correct in saying Secretary Bliss is
about to de-Hoke Smlthize the Interior
Department. The Job if we'll done will
have merit enough 10 justify that phrase
or any other way of putting it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

1t was said that Edhem Pasha had been
superseded in command OF the Turkish
army, then that he was wounded, and
now that he is still to the front and is to
be decorated for his victories. Edhem
seems to be man of versatility.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Pennsylvania has decided to build
Capitol to cost $3.50, 600. and expects to
have it ready in two years time, and if
she gets off with double the money and
twice the time she may count herself
lucky,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Don't forget that the meetings OF the
Woman's Congress will be worth attend
ing. Important subjects are to be dis
cussed, and there are plenty OF able and
eloquent speakers in the congress to deal
with them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
ANSWERS 10 CORRESPONDENTS.

A DIME OF 1920. s, City. There is no
premium on dime of 1892.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

As Arthur Balfour attended meeting
OF the British Cabinet wearing a full golf
costume jerry Simpson ought not to be
abused for wearing golf stockings in Con-
gress. The American statesman is en-.
titled 10 as much liberty as the Britisher.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

CAL glace fruit SOC per lb. at Townsend's. >
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The fammany chiefs have decided to
adopt in New York at the next municipal
campaign the same tactics which the
Democrats used in Chicago and we shall
see whether the gold-brick .windle in
politics can be worked with success twice
inside of a year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27
Mark Hopkins Institute of Art

The spring exhibition is now open dali!
from A. NJ. TO P. NJ. and Thursday evening
TO 10 O'Clock,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

Pennsylvania statesman has intro
duced into the Legislature bill providing
that all oleomargarine offered for sale
shall be colored deep green. so that every.
body can recognize it. The idea is capab bic
of unlimited expansion. Why not have
ali adulterated wines oils and iellies col.
ored the same way?
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
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SUBSCRIPTION RATEs-postage Free:

BUSINESS OFFICE:
71O Market Street,
San Francisco, California.
rslspbone .MaIn-lses
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In magnitude and in greatness of mean
ing the ded ication of the Grant monument
in New York to-day will surpas, the cele-
bration of the Queens reign in London.
and yet many New Workers will turn their
backs upon the grand demonstration in
their owa city TO cross the ocean ana pay
large price to see the lesser one abroad
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-27

EDITORIAL ROOMS
517 Clay Street
Telephone Main-1s7I
The sun., 1897-05-16

A ---DR. BLINN, III West 47th ST. tB'way). Practice
IA limited TO private diseastH.
The sun., 1897-05-16
Gbe "popular Shop"


Offering only Quaint and Unusual Things-
MEssRs JOSEPH p. McHUGH 4 co.
cordially invite early inspection OF their
VERY INTERESTING LIBERTY" FURNISHINGS
FOR COUNTRY HOUSES OF THE PERIOD
mot to be had Elsephere. and
sold at Direct Import Prices).
IN NOVEL DESIGNS AND ATTRAC.
TIVE CoLoRlNGS
The New Liberty" Muslins Chintzes, Cretonnes.
Velvets and silks. and the singapore Lattice.
THE NEW BOMBAY PIAZZA MATS THE COLONIAL
RUGS, AND THE DHURRIE SQUARES.
The New Chairs and Tables in odd and original con.
ceits OF Malacca Cane. Madeira Wicker. Eng
lish Forest Green Ash. Dutch Oak.
and California Toa Wood.
THE RUSSIAN SILVER AND FLEMISH BRASS
CANDLEsTICKS AND GOLFERS, THE DELLA
RoBBIA" POTTERY. THE CHINESE JARS THE
DELFT PLATES AND THE "LIBERTY" MUGS
AND JUGS.
GTAH the personal collection Of Mr.. AcHu0h.
1000. ~, Wall Papers and Liberty"
42d St. W. Fabrics-Carriage Free
at 9th Ave. 70 to- az s,psst Psrt' OF
(Trademarks Re0d)
The sun., 1897-05-16

Disadvantages of weIt-s0Ied Ok
ford Ties over the turned SoieS are
many; they are used for the street.
walk Ing and golf, bicycle riding,
with hose or Ieggins. and with an
over gaifer can be worn all year
round; i'm fact we know of no use
except dancing for which they will
nor DrOye satisfactory.
The sun., 1897-05-16
WOmen's WeIt-SOIed
OXFORD TIES

that viii wear as long as three
pairs would of the ordinary turn
sole; at the same time they are
iaunty, cool and comfortable.
The variety of styles ard mate
ri1is are such as viii suit every
taste and please every fancy.
The sun., 1897-05-16

BOTH SIDES OF l4TH sTREET-sIXTH AVENUE.
CARPETS, RUGS AND
MATING.

STAIR CARPET, good quality tap.
estry Brussels, per yard. ......., n
INGRAM CARPET, best quality. A
all wool. per ward d................ a
CHINA MATING. extra quality. An
40 wards to the roll ll........,.....,. 4.
INGRAM RUGS, best quality, all n
wool. nX7.8 8.................... 4.U
JAPANESE RUGS, extra quality, y
RANGPUR SMYRNA RUGS, ox6 e .
RANGpUR SMYRNA RUGS, n e r
10x7.6. Observation-Disclosures. 40
II faNo 4 X y r y n eM lhNA II = "S' 1877
The sun., 1897-05-16

LADIES SHIRT WAIST SETS. large
variety. In gold pla;ei and sterling
silver. from. ...I................2I TO !
CHROMO FANS. 100 dozen assorted de-
signs fine bone sticks. the SOC. quality
elsewhere. ................... ..... .......
FINE SILK AND SATIN FANS. 25
dozen hrnd pointed. regular pric" I 90.
LEATHER BELTS. with bugs attached,
all colors, would look cheap at 5Or.; our
The sun., 1897-05-16

THE NEW ENGLISH AND FRENCH WALL PAPERS
IN NOVEL DESIGNS AND ATTRAC-
TIVE COLORINGS
The sun., 1897-05-16
UPHOLSTERY.

FINE EMBROIDERED MUSLIN.
suitable for sash curtains, &c, per
yard .................... ............
EMBROIDERED MUSLINS. with
fancy open work, per yard. t3 and
DOTTED SWISS, with tiutcd edge,
ner ward ...,................
DENNIS, plain and figured, in all
the newest designs and colorS.
per yartl .............-. = and
FINE COTTON DERBY, Empire
design, In all colors. for furniture
covering or portieres, 80 inches
wide. npr ward. .............
IMPORTED TAPESTRY PANELS,
for cushion covers and wall deco.
.ations. each ......... ~ and
DESIGNS and ESTIMATES sui
for draperies. awnings, sliu covers,
&c nf nnr Nunl .lrnnNrn ,nnnnl a '. rnri o.