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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
herada City Graves Decorated

NEVADA CITY, CAL, May 3L-Three
thousand people participated in the Me-
mortal day exercises in this city to-day.
The Grand Army veterans, National
Guard and public school children marched
in the parade. After the graves in the
two cemeteries had been bedecked with
flowers, literary and musical exercises,
presided over by Leonard S. Calkins, were
held in a beautiful grove. Hon. J. NJ.
Walling was the orator of the day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
To Light stam's Capital.

TACOMA, WASH, May 31-Oriental
advices received here state that through
the Japanese War Department L. E.
Bennett, an American citizen, has OBJ
tanned the exclusive right from the I'm.
perial Government of Siam 20 supply
Bangkok and suburbs with electric light
for the next ten years, with the option OF
renewing the concession for a further
period of ten years At the end of that
time. Bennett represents q syndicate
which has already raised at Bangkok
100000 ticals as preliminary capital.
The syndicate has taken the existing
electric light plant heretofore under
Government management. The Govern
ment has contracted to take double the
number of lights at present used on the
streets and in the palace.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
To Ip,n,or, the xocro,,,..,o.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 31.-The
Auditing Board OF the Commissioner OF
Public Works to-day agreed TO authorize
the engineers to have the Newton Shoals
iu the Sacramento River, short distance
above Rio Vista, bored in order to ascer-
tam the nature and formation of this
menace 10 navigation. and they were also
authorized to formulate and present a.
the next meeting, or as soon as possible.
an estimate of the probable st of the
proposed work on the Sacramento and
San Joaquin rivers and to consult ana act
in conjunction with Captain C. Gillette.
who has charge of the Government work
on the river.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
VALLEJo AND MAZE ISLAND.
FiotCers Pi0crd o1a The Grures of Soldier
and Sailors

FiOtCers Pi0crd o,a the Grares of Sofdiers
and SGfiOrs.
VALLEJO, CAL, May 31-Memorial
exercises were held at Union Cemetery
under the auspices of Farragut Post No.
4, G. A. r. An immense throng gathered
about the Grand Army plat and listened
TO patriotic and beautiful tribute to the
dead by Rev. w. i. CASTOR. The pro-
cessiOn was long one and consisted of
United States marines, sal lors and ap-
prentice boys from the navy-yard Far
ragut Post No. 4; Farragut Relief Corps
No. 30 Women's Relief Corps; Hartford
Circle No. 23 Ladies of the Grand Army
of the Republic; Edward Walsh Garrison
No 95. Regular armv and Navy Union,
Farragut Camp No. 19 Sons of Veterans,
children of the public schools and the
Good Templars' Home, city officials and
citizens.
At the navy-yard the members of
Edward Walsh Garrison decorated the
graves in the naval cemetery.
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tendent Peyton ]. CLARK of tie Tacoma
Traction Company, while riding to-day
on top of one of the panv's motor
cars engaged in guiding the trolley over
part of the overhead wire that was in
bad condition was hurled from the roof
ofsthe car to the bottom of the embank-
ment a distanc4 of thirty feet, falling on
his head and shoulder in bed of gravel
and sustaining severe injuries. Two deep
cuts, one on the top of his head and the
other over his right eye, rendered him
unconscious for considerable time. He
will recover
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01

our NOBLE veterans-grand men, who builded
better than they knew. Let US cherish their
memories emulate their rugged industry, cui-
tivGte their spirit OF confidence and liberality
initiate their sense of honor and caudor and
ever be guided by their example of loyal
patriotism, and let us stand as they have
stood-beneath the hottest flag that ever
waved upon the breeze. the freeborn peers of
all the princely blood of earth.
The Auditorium was crowded this even
ing. An unusually fine programme of
musical and literary exercises was pre-
sented. Hon. II. c. Dibble of San Fran
cisco delivered an grafton. The San Jose
Oratorio Society rendered choruses from
The Creation"
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Tn. Dnv at Y..,I,.

VlsAIGA, CAL, May 31-Memorial
day was observed with parade in which
the Grand Army Post, the Sons of Vet.
erans, the Woman's Relief Corps and
the local military company participated.
Exercises were held at the City Cemetery,
and the graves of twenty-eight Union and
seven Confederate soldiers were strewn
with flowers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
MONSTER LOGGING CONTRA CT
HGI Keep Large Force Employed for
Ten Years.

Aen 1e0rSs
TACOMA, WASH, May 31.-It is re-
ported in lumber circles that the Port
Blakeley Mill Company has awarded to
A. S. Kerry a contract to cut $50 900, OOO
feet OF timber standing along the Stilla-
guamish River, in Snohomish and Skagit
counties. About 10000, 900 feet will be
cut annually. Eighty men are at work
building a seven-mile logging railroad
from Port Susan on the Sound into the
heart of the tim Der.
The magnitude of the work to be done
is indicated by the arrival here OF log
ging transportation outfit, consisting OF a
big locom otive, twenty-six cars and log
ginI trucks and four miles of steel rails.
They come from Ainslie, Wash, for tran
shipment by water to Port Susan, where
the logs will be unIoaded into the water.
This outfit has been purchased by Cobb &
Cisson, sub'contractors under Mr.. Kerry.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
Stocktom Honor. Her Dead.

STOCKTON, CAL, May 3i.-Memorial
day was generally observed here. The
forenoon was taken up with parade un-
der the auspices of Rawlins Post of the
Grand Army of the Republic. The
mem bers were joined by the Mexican
War Veterans and the San Joaquin SOCIETY,"
of Pioneers. A programme of patriotic
recitations and songs had been prepared
and was carried out at the hall of Rawlins
Post on Main street. At the cemetery an
grafton was delivered by G. ]. V. Swain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
srANIsLA Us WfLL NOT APPEAL.
Drops the Test Suit against Holders of
National Bank Stock

nnttonTE Bank stock.
MODESTO, CAL, May 31.-The question
OF taxation OF shares of national bank
stock will not be carried to the Supreme
Court OF the United States for decision
The Board OF Supervisors of this county
has decided that it will not appeal to this
high tribunal A test case ia this county
TO force shareholders to pay taxes to the
State on national bank shares was de-
cided adversely some months ago by the
Supreme Court of California. Other coun-
ties having failed to help Stanislaus, the
Supervisors concluded that the county
should not stand the expense of further
litigation alone
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
Bold Robb.ry at Looui,

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 31.-F. w.
Cook, saloon-keeper at Loomis, was held
up at O'Clock yesterday morning as he
was leaving his place of business by a
masked man. who jumped from behind
a bush, thrust the muzzIe of a shotgun
against his breast, and ordered him TO
throw up his hands. The robber took
from Cooks back pockets two sacks of
coin. containing over $500 and q pocket
book containing several checks and other
valuable papers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
Ob,.rr.d at santa Ba,bor,.

SANTA BARBARA. CAL, ,May3L-Santa
Barbara observed Memorial day in be-
coming manner. This afternoon all busi-
ness houses were closed and large con-
course of people wended their way to the
boulevard, where a memorial address was
delivered by e. st. Julian Cox of Los
Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
Los AAGEL4S' oBsERvANcE,
Serrtces of Memorial Day Are Pdrtfcu
IdriU impressive,

larry Impresstre.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 31.-The OBJ
servance of Memorial day ceremonials in
this city was particularly impressive. The
diminished mum Der of the veterans in line
was offset by the increased crowd of rela-
tives. friends and reverent citizens.
Appropriate services were held during
the morning at the various cemeteries.
of the day at Rosedale Cemetery and
Byron L. Oliver was the orator at Ever
green. A Union memorial service was
held at Simpson Tabernacle in the after
noon. The principal address was by ex-
Governor John L. Beveri6ge.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01

The average of human life is now being
added to at the rate of nearly ten years
each century.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
3l.85.

Ladies' Finest Tar
Vii Kid Closh TOY
South ern Ties, Darro "
coin or narrow square
toes aud tipS, hand.
turned soles. Our regu
lar 81 so liue-will be
sold this wees for ST. s..
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01

Hurtsd From a Iacoss a Motor Cor.
TACOMA, WASH, May 3l.-Superin
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
A Brilliant Star.

Some folks imagine that because
we're south of Market street we dom t
shine as much as other furniture
dealers.
But visit here will dispel any such
illusions you may have. Five i'm
mense floors of the handsomest and
newest furniture ever shown; a neat,
pretty, light store; polite clerks, and
prices % per cent below the fashion
able?" stores-that's what will greet
you here.
Carpets in endless variety.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-01
%I.SC

Ladies' B ack Vici Kid
Cloth Top OK ord Ties,
pointed or medium
square toes and patent
leather tips, cireu ar
vamps and heel foxing.
Ked uced TO 81 90 for
this week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29

to remain indoors until a fortnight
ago.
The funeral will take place this aft
ernoon under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows. Deceased was an honored
member of Excelsior Lodge, No. 1, and
had passed all the chairs of that So
ciety. He was also a Past Grand in
the lodge named. The funeral services
will take place from ST. Andrews Ca
thedral at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon,
the Rev. Alex. Macintosh officiating.
All friends are invited to attend.
Deceased was a native of Leading
ham, lincolnshire England. which
place he left when about 80 years of
age. He came to the Islands in the
fall of 1854, in company with Henry
May, a man from his own town The
two started in the grocery business in
q store on King street, near the XXI
hack stand. Afterwards they moved to
Fort street, in the business place now
occupied by n. May e Co.
Mr.. MaySdecided to go back home on
a 10-years visit, and the business went
iHto the Sole nanuS OF deceased, VINO
conducted it until the return of Mr..
May from England. Then the business
went into the hands of the latter again
and became H. May & Co, deceased
still holding a position in the store
Later on, the business was transferred
to Tom May, a nephew of H May, who
had just come out from England Mr.
Savidge still held n position of head
clerk and salesman in the store,
and was trusted and faithful man at
his work UP to his DEATH
Deceased leaves a widow. two sons
Samuel and William-and a daughter
Mrs. T. G. Porter-to mourn his loss |
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
No Insult Intended.

Minister Cooper desires it stated
that there was no intention on the
part of this Government TO insult the
Minister or members of the Chinese
embassy, which passed through Homo
lulu few weeks ago. a letter. an
nouncing the action of the Board OF
Health, was sent to Goo Kim, the Chi
nese Commercial Agent, and it was
thought he would explain the matter
to his Minister. II was quite probable
he did not have the opportunity TO do
so. The Government intended paying
the Minister all the honors possible.
and with that in view, had the band
ready to play at the reception.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
A .JOVIAL CHAP.
Frank Lincoln, Fun Maker. VIII
Surprise the People.

Frank Lincoln, the great monologue
entertainer, will appear at the Opera
House on Saturday evening next, I'M
der the auspices of the Hawaiian
Amusement Company, of which r. l..
Scott is manager. Mr.. Lincoln has
States, as well as in nearly all of the
towns of any size. For two years past
he has appeared under the manage
ment of lecture bureaus, and has de-
lighted large audiences everywhere
Il prefer not to have programs he
said last night, nor do I wish to say
what my entertainment will consist of.
I delight in surprises, and enjoy see
ing my audiences pleased. | NAV say
this much: What I do on the stage
is simply repetition of the ludicrous
side of life. as | meet it in society. on
the streets or in travel. One may imi-
tate people you know, without send
ing the scalpel in too deep, and do his
work with refinement.
I'm going about the country I see
many humorous things. and remember
them. After a while / present them 70
my audiences as I saw them and they
are amused. wear no fancy costumes.
appearing on the stage in evening
dress. and just there. if you'll believe
it is a difficult part of my work /
have no accessories. such as vaude-
vile performers have to resort to. to
make my audiences laugh. For in
stance: a banjo player may come up
on the stage in ridiculous makeup
and a huge shoe. The audience laughs
before the performer has a chance to
say anything, so it is really the dress. !
rather than the performer that causes |
the laugh.
MY performance is original-that is |
all | claim for it. The public laughs |
and I am constrained to believe it is /
I have appeared before the |
most refined audiences over and over
gain, and the houses are usually |
crowded. I do not cater to the uncouth
because I know I cannot give them
he kind of humor they like If the
performance is not a success here
hen [ am disappointed in the charac-
er of the people have met since my
trivial in Honolulu. Let me introduce
-ou to my soma coupon from the
)ond OF matrimony. | can't tell YOU
nything more of the performance-it
me. All 1 ask of you is TO
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
SAMUEL SAVIDCE
Died Yesterday Noon from
Heart Failure.
End of Busy Life in Honolulu.
Was Prominent in Odd
Fellowship.

At 1920 p. m. yesterday, Samuel
Savidge, aged 73. died at his home on
Beretania, near Alapai street, after
TWO weeks confinement TO his bed,
suffering from an attack of heart fail
ure. Deceased had been suffering for
some two months previous TO his
death, but had not found it necessary
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29

come and see ii. Tickets on sale next
door-the Wall, Nichols Company
where they have so many pretty
things
And then Mr.. Lincoln fed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
Three Hundred
and Fourteen
Families

Have better health today than year ago, through
cooking their food Jewel No underdone bread or
soggy pastry Jewel. Meats cooked to turn and
everything fit for the stomach where Detroit Jewel
Stove is used Fifty styles and largest stock Honolulu
Price depends on the size.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29

Some of you have lived to date
April, 1897 = without PORT
COSTA Flour; but why should
you continue to live without it?
The best -four is not too good
for you.
FORT COSTA costs you no
more than other brands of -four
sold as first-class, to which it is
superior, both in whiteness and
baking qualities.
One trial will convince you.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
Your old stove is worn out and
puts you in a bad humor when you
use it. Buy a JEWEL. Every part
is interchangeable, thus making the
stove everlasting.

TT is CONSTRUCTED the most perfect lines stove
architecture. Up to date other manufacturers have
I succeeded in producing stove to equal it.
The most careful attention has been paid to every
detail draughs CRATES ventilation of oven ues the
feet-nohing has been neglected in either the low priced
or the expensive Jewel.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29
Every
Stove
Guaranteed

If it is not what represent it to be or what you
expected, will return it to and refund your
money. Can anything be farer than that? Will any
other dealer give you the opportunity be satisfied?
Prices lower than even ordinary stoves in other
stores. Terms better because you need pay cash
Down" unless you want discount
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-29

j. t. WATERHOUSE.
CALIFORNIA FEED 60.
n. .MsGHESMEY g. Sans.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-01-28

neighborhood. lie was 'shadowed' (as
we caIl it) to this place, and. OF course.
a few inquiries established the fact
tlat you were here, too. So | tele-
graphed to Mrs. Baxter, according to
promise. and here we both are"
Old Montmorency viewed these visit
ors and their explanations with consid-
cradle alarm. What If his rising star
should be carried off by this stoui
lady? Nor were his doubts allayed by
Mrs. Baxters next words:
'yVell, my DEAR" she remarked, "as
the old saying has 1t, ais well that
ends we'll And | suppose. after all.
these trying experiences OF London life
II know all about that horrible place al
Hammersmith and the brazen hussy In
1t, my dear, you are ready to go back
with me 10 Southampton
Zana hesitated, as though in doubt
how TO frame ler reply; and the eyes Of
all present were turned upon her. AS
for old Montmorency, he held his
breath in the intensity Of his anxiety.
Mrs. Baxter said Zana, at length.
pray do not misjudge either my mo
tives or my gratitude to you for your
great kindness. But l have decided tc
remain In London. / will only beg OF
you, ms a last favor, TO forward my
luggage, of which ! nm sorely In need"
Remain In London?- repeated Mrs.
Baxter. Good gracious What on
earth for?"
Again Zana paused, and the ballet
masters heart fairly thumped against
his ribs.
II am going upon the stage" she an
swered, very slowly end deliberately.
MIR. Montmorency gave a sigh of re-
lief, which seemed TO come from his
very boots. so long-drawn WINS IT, Jcsi
ah raised his eyebrows in very evident
surprise. Bnt Mrs. Baxter was fairly
overwl elmed.
"She Is golnG-upon the stage she
repeated. blankly. Then. as though
this were. indeed, the last straw, she
waxed Indignant.
.aChild! chiidr' she cried. Are you
bent upon comprising your own ruin?
Don't you know that they who seek
danger shall pcrish?'r
II know that 1 am going upon the
stage" was Zana's reply; 'tand / be-
lieve that In 80 doing | am obeying q
viii higher than my own"
"Not a doubt of IL" quoth old Mont
morency. rubbing his hands with glee.
"Not the smallest doubt Of itr'
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CHAPTER Nv.
Aux Foiies

~
If he had been jubllant over his
young d~ebutante's triumph In London,
Monsieur dc Montmorency (as he now
modestly styled himselfl could scarce
restrain his enthusiasm withha reason
able bounds when he realized fiat she
bad achieved, If possible, a still O
dazzling success In Paris. French aud
fences, when once their approval has
been gained. are ~n0toriously the ptost
demonstrative in the world; and, rs
Zana's appearance and dancing exact
ly hit off Gallo taste, she became q
popular idol from the very first
This, of course, was very gratifying
and satisfactory. but she oon discov-
erred that artistic fame has it's incon-
v~eniences. The better class of her adj
mirers were not content with limiting
their expressions OF homage TO showers
OF bouquets and salvos Of applause.
Valuable presents of jewelry, usually
accompanied by impassioued biliets
doux. found their way into the dress
ing room, into her brougham, nay, into
her private apartments.
Against these expressions OF admira-
ton she set her face ~resolutely. You
must find means 10 have all these
things sent back" she told MontmorcD-
cy, "and let il be known that l shall
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to the parsons. Billy You'll wan all
your wits about you for chis rrench
trip"
THAT'S true" he assented. brighten
ing up II dare say j shall End tt = DIT
hard, AT first to pull along aIucngst
those foreigners. But Ill get through
right enough, never fear. Daft Billy Is
a deal cutter than some folks give him
credit for being"
~ Without s9s 2 moment disDnting The
truth OF this vainglorious assertion
Mrs. Sims took the more practical steps
of oyerhauling her hayward protege's
simple wardrobe Che had long ago
emerged from the ragged stage), OF
buying him a third-class return ticket,
and of furnishing him with the estl-
| mated expenses In French silver coins
procured at a money changers.
Her scr Joe. perhaps a little jealous
of Billy's mission. faectiously suggest
ed that he should be labeled Paris"
by way of extra precaution; but, reap
ing no other reward for this happy IN
s~piration than a sound box on the car
from his Indignant parent, he found re
lief for his wounded feelings by ex-
pressing n hope that the traveller would
find a diet OF frogs and snails nutri-
tious and satisfying. Wheieat Billy
laughed. In high good humor, IA even
Mrs. Sims relaxed into q smile.
A shrek from the engine, many part
ing words Of advice and farewell, and
Daft Billy was speeding Paris-wards III
search OF the lost Light OF the Ha-
rem"
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are looking pale and thin, too. What
hos been the mattery"
II was taken III very suddenly" ex-
planned ZaDa. when she had recovered
fr0in the first bewilderment OF surprise.
and but for the care and attention
which this good woman, Mrs Sims.
has layished upon me, | do not think L
should ever have rallied again"
Then. nla'am. ! hope you will do me
the favor of reckoning Martha Baxter
amongst your friends, from this day
FORTH" exclaimed the iandlady OF ''The
George" warmly. 1T is nothing short
OF a dlspensatiSn OF Providence that
this poor child should have fallen into
such good hands, eli, Mr.. Skinner
In this opinion Mr.. Skinner naturally
concurred, and Mrs. Sims became quite
1 ervous under all Il e e logy OF her con
duct feebly protesting that she had
done nothing at all that had not been
repaid ten-fold by Miss ClifTord's liber-
atty.
How did you find me out?' queried
Zana. anxious TO avoid this part OF the
subject.
well, IL was a more troublesome job
than ! expected" answered Mr.. Skin
ner. But at last. l came across the
policeman who spoke TO you on the EN-
baEkment, and then ii was ell easy
enough You were seen leaving Black
frsars Bridge In company with q Grip
pied ~newsyender who frequents that
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49,
of Crimson and Gold.
gagement." remarked Montmorency.
True. tits worth thirty pounds a week
less than the Empire offers, but then
we must take the future into account.
You've made a tremendous hit here In
London. III you can score a similar
success In Paris. that will nut n cachet
upon your reputation worth thousands
to you hereafter. New York. Tor in
stance, Ia guided quite as much by Par
Is as by London, and an American tour
Should bring In five or six times what
you're earning now"
"You know best, MI. MoutmoTency,"
answered Zana, land I am more than
content to leave everything In your
hands After all. what does 1t matter
to me where dance? You must let
me do what | Ike with my earnings.
though" she added. with a faint smile.
Then we shall accept Paris" re-
Joined her agent, and Paris was accord
ingiy accepted.
Before they started for the French
capital. Zana had the satisfaction OF
seeing worthy Mrs. Sims comfortably
Installed In n thriving little news vpnd-
Ing and tohacco-sell.n g business. where
In Isaft Billy was understood 10 ha VI
an interest But. soofb to say. that pr-
rattle being displayed moi the faintest
signs of any business capacity Whit
eyer. under their new conditions. IIia
preference still lay In tile direction of
ifiilernnt newspaper selling. and " his
salrs OF extra special editions were
,t'arer. what else conld he exported
when he took up his stand nightly NJ
lie stage exit from the Aihambra1