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The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
FOR BETTER
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CITIZENSHIP.
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To Be the Primary Object
of the New Pastors
Alliance. +.
An Enthusiastic Preliminary
Meeting Held Yesterday
Morning. -.
Denominationalism Will Be Thrown
Aside and All Will Work for -
Common Good, ....-

The various evangelical denominations
in this City and vicinity have been con-
siderine the advisability of laying asidl
denominational differences outside their
pulpits and working together for common
good.
This movement was started two weeks
ago, when the Rev. Josiah Strong of New
York, in an address to the ministers, adj
vocated the formation CT ministerial
league. whose primary objects would be to
district the City off ard have some re-
sponsible person, on each block if pos
sIble, 10 distribute literature bearing on
better citizenship. General Carl Schurz
is now preparing tracts on such subjects.
as The Meaning OF Natural cation, Tine
Duties of Citizenship" etc., and it Is one
of he purposes OF the organization to see
that these, together with digest OF the
laws relating TO the duties OF the Mayor OF
a city, the duties OF policemen and other
officials, be placed in the hands OF all
citiz ms, and particularly foreigners.
The alliance will also be weil-regulGted
m ac hine ready TO 90 to work the moment
any question concerning public welfare
demands it.
A committee consisting OF DR.. Adams OF
the First Congregational Church, DR..
Beard of Grace NJ. E. Church and DR..
Coyle of the First Presbyterian Church,
Oakland, was appointed to call meeting
of the pastors of the various churches and
arouse interest in the movement:
The meeting was held in the \. NJ. {. a.
auditorium yesterday morning, re epresen-
tatiyes from the various denominations
throughout this City and mum Der from
Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro being
present.
The meeting was called to order by Dr..
Adams, who briefly stated its object,
after which DR.. Beard was elected chair
man and Rev. Philip Coon bs secretary.
The meeting partook of The nature OF an
open congress, in which the various
preachers expressed their views as TO the
ideal alliance, some being in favor OF re-
susci ating the old evangelical alliance
which flourished for time in ;his City.
AS there was practically nothing definite
TO work on, a resolution passed that a
committee on organ zation, consisting OF
two ministers of each denomination, be
appointed 10 draft a constitution and
plans for active work. 81:
The following were appointed 10 bring
this matter before their re pective de-
nominations at tks next pastoral meet
ing: Rev. DR.. Palmer, Oakland, Presby-
terian; Rev. A. NJ. Russell, Baptist; DR..
George Z. Adams, Congregational; d..
Christian; Rev. Dr.. Wilson. Methodist
Episcopal; Rev. DIR. Glbson, United Pres
byterian Church.
Tne next meeting will be held in the
lecture room. second floor of the Y. NJ c..
A. building, next Monday at l: 80 P. NJ. All
ministers are cordially invited to be
present.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
WITH YOUR FEE.

"Dldn't 1 tell you that if you went swim
ming again l would punish you?" asked the
stern father.
II didn't forget" replied Johnnie, whose
hair was dripping, 'but L can't swim q
stroke. ."-Detroit Free Press.
whether man is happier working for his
own good, or for the good of others, is merely
d matter of temperament" said the philoso-
pher. at all depends on whether man
would rather have money or monument
Indianapolis Journal
There will be a cierkshIp vacant in the
Third Division of the department of which
have the honor 20 be chief" said the Appoint
ing Power
81 have the man who is ideally fitted for the
place" said the Senatorial Influence.
Are you certain?
"Quiie certain. lie must be the man be-
cause he wants the job, and he isn't fiji for a
position in business. Enquirer.
"Then. proud beauty, you refuse my lover
said he.
''Wen," said the summer girl, thoughtiully,
"I don't know but that l might be willing to
lake an option on it."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
"But what" inquired the general passenger
agent affably. sis the obj ct of this society for
whose convention you ask consideration I?
What does it do?"
.'Why, it obtains excursion rates." ex-
planned the inexperienced chairman OF the
transportation ommittee.-Chicago Journal.
Bowser (reading telegram he has prepared)
How does this suit you? "Canit come to-
aay. Expect next week. Mother is i'll"
There's just ten words.
Mrs Bowser-Thats all right; only why not
saw. ..Mother is :ndisposed?'
Mr.. Bowser-That wouldn't make 1t any
clearer.
Mrs Bowser-I know; but 1t is longer word
than "iil" apd we might as we'll get our
moneys worth while we are about it.-Boston
Transcript.
THAT" remarked the Thoughtful Guy, sis
the most abor btng book have read for long
time"
WAS 1t printed on blotting paper?" asked
the Nonsenscal Chap.-Cincinnau CONNER
cial-Tribune.
Magistrate-what made you steal the jewels
of that actress?
Burglar saw her In the theater and ad-
mired her art so much that l concluded 10
give her q chance for free puff in the papers.
-Fliegende Baetter
"Our gas meter is i'll, Tomp
WHATS the ematter-gastric'feyer?"
"No; galloping consumption. Judge,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
UNITED STATES ARMOR PLANT

Unable to reach a satisfactory agree
ment with the private armor-plate facto-
ries, and unwilling to pay their x rbitan :
rates for ship-armor, it is proba BILE the Gov
ern ment will this week set to work to plan
and build, under the direction of a board
of experts from the Navy Department. an
establishment for the manufacture of
armor- plate sufficient for all the needs of
the navy.
The facts leading up to this movement
on the part of the Government are inter
esting. When we began to armor our bat
tle-ships the only factory inN the country
that could make the armor-plates was To-
Gated at Bethlehem, Pa. The naval de-
partment thought there should be com pc :
tition in the work and through its inslru-
mentailly the Carnegie Company put in
an armor-plate plant at Piitsburg As
might have been expected, the two com.
panies com bined. They ran up the price
till the rate for armor reached $3.50 ton.
1t was deemed by naval authorities that
S4oo per ton was an ample price and in
vestigation proved that the Governm ant
was really paying too much by $3.50 per
ton. Then the suggestion was made that
the United States build plant OF Its own
but just at this time new competitor,
the Illinois Steel Company of Chicago,
stepped into the lists with the offer to
take, under certain conditions, the armor-
plate contract at $500 per ton.
The Chicago firm estimated, further
more. that the armor could be made tor
$240 per ton. In fact it became plain that
the Government had been pay ing double
what its armor was worth. The Fifty
fourth Congress consequently provided
in the naval Appropriation bill that no
more than $500 per Ton should be paid for
ship armor. An enormous saving was
looked for. but when the Illinois Steel
Company presented its contract it was
found to contain a proyiso that il should
run twenty years, the Government to take
at least 5000 tons year. As the armor at
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for the reception of distinguished Wis tors. pe-
sides giving finished effect 10 the archi-
tectural ensemble OF the main court. IL is
much taller tnan any of the other buildings
on this court and forms the central figure oil
the group of buildings facing the lagoon
In general effect the building Is a solld
rectangular mass with four rec angular spires
surmounted by a high-hipped Ere nch root ana
lantern. The drawing is in back and white,
giving the silhouette and detail in strong
lines On the building itself color will be
used freely In the loggias all the haf lights
and under the arches color will be used with
freedom and strength. The contrast betwee
the lower solid portion OF the building ana
the roof viii be emphas zed by colors.
To hcighten the ARCHITECTURAL effect statuary
of heroic size will be used above the cornice.
On each of the four spires will be four sy m
bolc figures, and at the center OF the soutn
SIDE, facing the lagoon, will be group symbo-
lizing administration" Models for these
figures have already been prepared by Sculptor
Metiler, who has been engaged on them for
several weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
THE WEATHER MAN.

The weather man sis II hs eyrie so high
And looks at his thingumbob,;
Then says If the day will b. wet or be dry,
And gives out weather wisdom in gobs.
He knows all the clouds and tell you their
names
And how they re expected to act:
And explains all the rules in the winds many
games,
Which they never abide by, in fact.
With his ometers, graphs, and his records he'll
show.
That I'm winter few sunstrokes occur
And why in mId ummer we seldom nave snow,
And iu August never wear fur.
He'll show you the pressure, here low and
there high
And point 1t right out on the map;
And after the weather has changed, he knows
why,
This prognostcating old chap.
OH what should we do were there weather
man.
With his ometer,. records, and graphs?
He takes all the blame If the dsy doesn't pan
out, If We should have wished 1t, and
laughs Buffalo Express
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE.

The House committees, as announced
by Speaker Reed on Saturday last. will
meet W ith general approval. Few changes
OF Importance are made, and i'll the recog-
nition on committees accorded to new
mem bers the Speaker has shown his char
acter:sLic wisdom.
Representative Loud, who is regarded
with much favor by the brainy Maine
statesman. is retained as chairman OF the
important Com mmittee on Postoffices and
Postroads, and will therefore WELD a
strong influence among Congressman.
Representative Barham is given place
on the Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce, where he will be in
position TO aid the Pacific Coast in a ma
terial way, as that committee has juris.
diction over the Nicaraguan canal matter.
Mr.. Barham is assigned also to the Irriga-
ton OF Arid Lands Committee.
Representative Hilborn will continue ON
the Naval Affairs Com mittee, and also ON
that of Public Buildings and Grounds,
and it goes without saying that he will
make showing satisfactory to his con-
stituents and to the State.
On the Pacific Railroads Committee
ldllNe Is pidCeO, dCCOrQ-
ing to his own expres sed wishes, while
Representative De Vrles is assigned to the
Committee on Public Lands.
Representatives Castle and Barlow are
appointed respectively to the Committees
on Presidential Elections aud Civil Service
Reform.
In TACT, California is treated exceed
ingly we'll in this distribution of favcrs,
and the several assignments above men,
toned should give satisfaction to the peo-
pie of the various Congressional districts
and to The com wealth a. larca
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
WHY The CtlICKEN5 DIED.
Christian Mt Work

professor at one of our universities is the
subject OF queer aneccote. Last winter he
was married and went to housekeeping out
side town. This spring he thought he would
add few hens TO his stock; he already had a
dog. He set a couple OF hens and in good time
had two large broods OF chickens. He was
very proud oil them, put IN week or so the
fowls began to die, The professor called in q
neighbor TO look at the chickens and offer ad.
vice. Tney were cerlainiy dilapidaled lot o1
chickens that the neighbor viewed. They
were thin aud apparently without am btion.
what o you feeo them?" asked the neigh
Dor after brief survey.
Feed them?" responded the professor as
feed tnem anything. l thought the old hens
had enough milk for them"
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT.
The Woodmen of the Worlds Execu-
tive Committee VIII Meet in Dem
yer, Colo, Next Month.

The board OF head managers of the Wood
men of the World will meet in Denver. Colo,
on the 7th of next August, and Immediately
after the close of the session there will be q
NEE ting OF the executive council OF the head
camp of the Pacific Jurisdiction. 1t is all
nouneed that at that session there viii be
recommendations for chang in the constitu-
ton. and plan will BE- offered for the sd-
vancement of the order on this coast Inc
matter of the Sovereign Camps claim for per
capita tax and the trouble in the Woodmen' s
Circle willalso be brought up.
new camp has recently been instituted at
Cloverdale Sonoma County. Itis called Vine
ward Campand its consul commander is l. H.
Kauffuug and F. f. Baer its c.erk.
Tomorrow night Alpha Camp Will install lts
officers and the ceremony OF installation Will
be followed by grand entertainment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
New Y ork Press.

The average woman's idea of politics is find
ing something that she can protest" against.
AT some time in her life probably every girl
sews something other on 10 her garter tor
luck.
When n rich girls hair looks like streaked
molasses candy 1t is said 10 be of the color OF
spun gold.
Train up a hired girl in the way she should
go and she will depart from you and go to the
neigh bors for dollar month more.
Down at the bottom CT every woman S
PRAYER is reminder to the Lord that he
knows she has to put up with SO much from
her hus band.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

The losses IN membership noted were ocea-
stoned by great number OF members in the
several orders drawing out in coaseouence of
the change in the manner of levying assess
ments, the classified plan not being under.
stood by many. Since the beginning OF the
year there have been many reinstatements in
the various organizations and many new mem
bers have been added. Tax, for instance the
Knights of Honor-on the 1st of last June the
mem ership had been restored TO SO 636 in
good standing, end The Chosen Friends have
regalned many OF those who had dropped out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
THE HOPE OF THE COUNTRY
Philadelphia Press,

The hope of the country is in the Repub-
lican party not only because 1t advocates the
principles which have been shown to be for
the Nations interest, but because the younger
and progressive element upon whom the coun-
try's future rests goes so largely 10 the making
M of the party This element is sure to keep
Republicanism abreast of the best thought OF
the day and the Republican party as its expo
nenL The party cannot go lar wrong, and
even when it errs it must soon return u first
principles so long as the best blood OF the Ma
tion pulsates In its veins. The Detroit conven-
ton is a new and convincing evidence OF these
facts
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
oMAHA's GREAT EXPOSITION.

One of the most attractive features OF the
trans-Missssippi exposition, TO be held at
Omaha next year, will be the administration
arch. The drawings show beautiful build
ing designed along the "free classic" style,
which dominates all the buildings on the
main court, but the French renaissance stands
out more prominently in this particular build
ing than in any of the other main buildings.
The administrati tion arch is 50x50 feet on the
ground and is $50 feet in height. 1t is in
tended to be used as a general headQuar ters
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
S25 Rate TO Chicago via the Great
santa Ee Eoute.

The low rates made for Christian Endeavorer,
will be open to the public well. An opportu-
nifty to visit the East never before enjoyed by Cal
tornians Pullman Palace Drawing-room Sleep
ing-cars OF the latest pattern. Modern upholstered
tourist sleeping-cars run daily through from OAK
land pier 10 Chicago. Sc timetable in advertls.
ing column. San Francisco ticket office GA MarSes
street, Chronicle tuildlnz Telephone Main 1891
Oakland Ills broadway
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Membership and Death Rate.

The following interesting figures in relation
to a number of the most prominent fraternal
organizations showing the numerical stand
ing of each at the close OF 1896, is taken from
Northcott's Statistics of Fraternai Societies:
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
1hE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
THE SUMMER MONTHS.

Arey you going 10 the country on vacation: II
90. it is no trouble for us forward THE CALL 10
your address Do not let il miss you for you will
miss it, Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office will receive prompt attention
NO EXTRA CHARGE. Fifty cents per month
for summer months
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Cogswell Polytechnical College

The fall term of this institution will open
Monday, August 2. Applications received this
week. except Saturday. between the hours of
10 A. NJ and 3 P. NJ. On and alter August 2 ap-
plicat1ons will be received between A. NJ. aud
g 30 p. M
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Northern Pacific Observation-Disclosures

Parties desiring to visit the Yellowstone Park.
or go asst via the Northern Pacific Railway,
should call at No. 63S Market street San Fran
CISCO for their Railroad and Yellowstone Park
tickets We can accommodate all that wish TO
m axe the trip regardless of rumors the co trary.
Stop overs given on all Christian Endehvor TICK
cts. 7. X. Stateler, Gen Agent, 62S Market 81
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

According 10 a Chicago poet the girls up
there put their feet out OF the windows to cool
them"
al should think they would interfere with
the trolleys. Plain Dealer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

be laid by any particular organized society. IL
many In stances the Masons have been askee
Odd Fellows and other organizations have lalt
the cornerstone OF buildings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

1t seems to be the intention of the Jap
anese diplomats 10 keep Secretary Sher-
man busy writing notes ali summer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

Simpkins-So your daughters going to marry
Jones. Why, 1 thought you hated him?
Henpeck-So 1 d.. Won't my wife be his
mother-in-law?-New York Journal
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Reduced Rates for All

To the East via the Rio Grande Western RAILWAY
passing til rough Utah and Colorado by daylight
Through cars by all trains Tickets, sleeping-car
reservations and full Information furnished at -
Montgomery rect.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

The storm question of the money center
has shifted from Washington to the kIoI-
dyke.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

better monetary commission than any the
President could appoint.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
CALIFORNIA glace fruits, 6oo lb rownssutA'

erTcrA1 Information daily to manufacturer
business houses and public men By the PreB
Clipping Bureau tAllen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
MORTON SPECIAL DELIVERY.

Baggage transferred to trains steamers, etc
Also moved in the city.
Furniture moved; estimates furnished
Freight transferred and shipped.
40S Taylor street aud $50 Market street
Telephone Main 40
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

When everybody expects better business
and works in the faith of that expectation
better business Will come
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

SAFE, simple and effective remedy for ind-
gestio is a dose of Ayers Pills Try he Pills
and make your me- ais enjoyable.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

There is no stopping the Klondyker and
all tie W ise man can do is to advise him to
get his outfit in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

The Mission Park movement viii not be
turned aside from its object By the cry of
'boodIe" when there is no proof 10 sustain
the cry.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

Tramps in Nebraska this year are re-
ported to be worse than grasshoppe-s, but
no accounts have been given OF their ap-
pearance in the wheat fields.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

MARRIAGE LIcENsE-A. s.. II person IN
applying for a marriage license gives the wrong
age or ages and does so knowingly he obtains
the license by fraud and is liable TO punish
ment for pei jn1y. Should IL, however, turn
,yere ot law fIil age 10 contract marriage it is
probable that court would hold that the
marriage was not invalid.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

Nov that Congress has broken the rec
ord for promptness in passing the tariff
bill let Us hope the bill will break the
record in bringing about prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

KLoNDYKE-T. B., City. The name of the
new mining district in Canadian Yukon Is
Kiondyke, and is pronounced as II written
Klondike, and not as if written kiondick
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

Probably the greatest bioliophile among
peers al the present time is Lord Crawford, the
well-known Scottish no5leman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
MEN AND WON EN-.

Sir John Bennett, the famous matchmaker,
is dead. He was one Of the most familiar
figures in London.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

John OB-ien, stated to have been at one
time champion fowler and angler OF Ire
land" has died at Newmarket, County Cork
aged los years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

To RIcHMoND-A. s., City. The only electric
line that runs from the Richmond District TO
the water front direct is the Sacramen to-street
line. This department is not aware that at
this time any other line is endeayorinp 10 run
an electric line from mat part OF the CITY and
County to the City front.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

figures in London.
Probably the greatest biDliophile among
peers at the present time is Lord Crawford, the
well-known Scottish no5leman.
John O'B-ien, stated to have been at one
time champion fowler and angler OF Ire
land" has died at Newmarket, County Cork,
aged los years.
The late Ex-Governor John Evans of Colo
RADIO did much to build up Chicago, and one OF
its best known suburbs, Evanston. was named
in his honor.
Moses Fielding, an Indian, who died in Nor
wich, Conn, recen ntly, was direct descendant
of Chief Uncas of the Mohegan tribe OF In
dians. Only three members of this tribe now
survive.
Mrs. Henrietta Wilkie of Elwood, Ind who
recently applied for admission to the Madison
County Tar and met with objection from At
torney ]. E. Beeler, has won the victory,
pleading her own case.
Miss Edna Dean Proctor the poet, has re-
turned to the United States after having spent
SIX months in scaling the precipces of the
Andes, traversing the wide plains of the Ar
gentine Republic and bravlng the dangers of
the South Atlantic.
Mrs. Booker 7. Washington has noted Sun
dey-school class in housekeeping. Every
nday she takes one OF The negro cabins q
sample OF how such work should be done. She
washes, cleans, sweeps and dusts, and has
changed for The better very many OF the
cabins.
The late Arch bishop Janssens OF New Orle ans
left an estate of on y about $4,000, which he
inherited from his father, and three-fourths OF
it he bequeathed for religious and charitable
purposes He was entitled to handsome
salary for years. but drew barely enough to
pay the actual expenses of his simple living,
having allowed the remainder to accum te
to pay off the debt of the diocese.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
The Odd Fellows

Grand Master Drew announced the following
visiteicns: July 81. Mayfield: 2Sth, True Eel
lowship; 18th, Pajaro, end 30th, Branciforte.
Grand Patriarch Doran will visit St Helena
August 2, Modesto on the Sd. Truckee on the
4th, Wildey Encampment in San Francisco on
the 5th, Golden Ru in Oakland on the 6tn,
Heaidsourg on the 9TH. Au burn the 9th,
Placervil e on the 10;h. Paso Robles on the
18th, Golden Gate Encampment in San Fran
cisco on the 14lh, sunset Encampment in Ala
media on the 26th, Oakland on the 9th,
Meridian on the % h and Colusa ON the 3uth.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

First Farmer (at railroad station)-You're a
farmer, too. eh?
Second Farmer-Yes; been farmin' good
many years.
First Farmer-That so? Glad 10 meet ye.
Where is your farm-in the flood district, the
drought section, the grasshopper region, or
the cyclone belt?-New York Weekly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

The Christian Endeavorers are now ar
irving at home and the accounts they are
giving of their trip has thrown something
like California glow over the whole East
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

CoRNERsToNE-J. B., City. There is no law or
rule that requires that the cornerstone of a.
public building or charitable institution shall
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

The late Ex-Governor John Evans of Colo
RADIO did much to build up Chicago, and one o1
its best-known suburbs, Evanston, was named
in his honor.