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Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Whatever may be the personal opin-
ion of President Mckinley as to the
justness of the damages awarded to
British subjects for losses alleged to
have been sustained by reason of our
seizure of their sealing vessels in Beh-
ring sea. by the Arbitration Commits
sion acting under the treaty of 1896, he
knows that we are in honor bound to
pay them, so he has sent a special mes
sage to Congress, urging the early ap-
preparation of S473, 1925. in order
that they may be paid and the matter
closed.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Notwithstanding the use of a whole
week in the discussion of civil service
matters, the House has made a good
business record since the reassembling
of Congress. 1t has passed the Legisla-
tive, Executive and Judicial Appropria-
tion Bill, the Urgency Deficiency APP
preparation Bill and the Agricultural
Appropriation Bill, and is now consid-
ering the Diplomatic and Consular APP
preparation Bill.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Representative Jenkins, of Wiscon-
sill, has introduced bill providing for
the establishment of National Mill
tary Park, at Appomattox, Va, and
for the erection of Peace monument
upon tho spot where the agreement to
cease hostilities was executed. There
are several bills of this nature, includ-
ing that providing for making Ma
tional Military Park of the Vicksburg
ba ttlefield, and the general sentiment
in Congress is favorable to them, but
they are all likely to be shut out at this
session under the general rule that no
bill carrying an appropriation for new
project shall be passed by the House,
until the receipts of the government
exceed its expenditures.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Attorney General McKenna's nomi-
nation to the Supreme Court would
have been confirmed last week had not
Senator Allen seen in it an opportunity
to secure little notoriety for himself.
When Senetor Hoar presented the re-
port of the Judiciary Committee in
favor of Judge McKenna and asked
that vote be taken, Senator Allen was
the only objector and he consumed four
hours in making it plain that his only
object was to draw public attention to
himself. He first asked for postpone
ment of two weeks, but was in the end
satisfied to get the vote postponed until
Friday, January 21st. There is moth
ing uncertain about Judge McKenna's
confirmation. At the outside, there
isn't likely to be more than six votes
cast in opposition, and it is possible that
there will be none.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

The TRANsoRRT 81. .O0 psr ysar.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Said Kathryn. some three months
later:
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

Senator Wolcott's speech bears out
Senator Chandler's recent statement
that President Mckinley does not re-
gard as final the efforts made by the
Commission which visited Europe in
behalf of international bimetallism,
and that he does not regard their failure
to get England committed as ending
all hope for an international agreement.
Senator Wolcott believes that the visit
of the Commission to Europe materially
advanced the idea of International
bimetallism, and that it will yet become
an accomplished fact.
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-22

PAYMENT received: Something belonging
exclusively ~ to myself; some labor; .
little fun. Equation proves.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
COST OF THE SCHOOL CENSUS The Limit Exceeded by Over a Thousand
 Dollars. Director Head Exposes the Scheme by Which the
 "Push" Profited. Consideration of Bids for New Text books Deferred Until Next
 Wednesday.

The Board of Education omitted its usual executive session prior to the regu- lar session yesterday. But the star-cham- Der proceedings were not entirely dis pensed with They were held the night before. although Head, Derham and Armer were not invited to attend. How ever. if any jobs were matched, they were not sprung yesterday, even the school book cinch going over till next week, when a special session will be held. In these days of Grand Jury investigations and alert Judges the majority is lying mighty low
 It was generally conceded that Director Waller would be the barometer by which the justice of Judge Belcher's proceedings against the Grand Jury would be indicat- ed The director usually keeps himself on constant review during the sessions of the board, and, if he exhibited unusual to indicate that the intimations in certain quarters were justified that the Judge had acted at the behest of the push" A sub dued spirit, it was said, would be proof that Belcher's reasons for discharging the Grand Jury were just.
 Well, Waller was the most quiet mem- Der of the board. He only broke loose once or twice, and then he quickly cap- tured himself.
 The first matter taken up was the open ing of bids for textbooks for drawing and supplementary reading. A large number of Eastern firms, as we'll as local publish CTS. put in bids, but so much opposition was developed to saddling any more ex-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
Notes of the Playbills and Concert Programmes of the Current
 

Half of San Francisco, to judge by the number of people that attended the re- . opening of the Orpheum last night, has been deprived of its favorite amusement for the past few days.
 The Orpheum begins it's week with an interesting and a varied programme There are tireless dancers with the latest and most difficult syncopated steps There are black-faced comedians. uglier, bigger mouthed, thicker-headed than any that ever trod the minstrel stage. There's a juggler who out-juggles all his dextrous predecessors, who performs marvels of balancing, and whose control over num- berless flying balls only hypnotism could explain. There's a rubber-legged man. Or if he isn't, he ought to be. So wonder fully and completely dislocated are his limbs that there is nothing unnatural that's beyond him. There's Mile, Bartho. too, light, pretty and graceful who is none of these three in her second trans formation, but who captures the house and not only because this is war time and the sight of the colors stirs a responsive chord just now-when she dances ike a pretty bit Of red, white and blue thistle down at the last to the tune of Yankee Doodle
 At the Baldwin Pillar Morin plays "In Old Japan all this week. Scheel's or chestra fills up, musically and artistically the first half Of the programme. The Passion Play" continues every after noon except Saturday at o'clock
 Morosco's is filled nightly by delight ed crowd of people, who listen to .'The Prisoner of Algiers,' a sequel to Monte Cristo, and watch Jeffries box three rounds with his brother.
 ''The Ensign will be produced every
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
THE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE. Committees Appointed to Prepare fol the Convention to be Held Here.

The Executive Committee of the Re publican League of California met last night with the presidents and secretaries of the local Republican clubs to perfect arrangements for the State Convention of Republican Clubs to be held on the 31st inst. in this city.
 D. M. Calvin was elected chairman and H. J. Higgins secretary.
 After considerable discussion as to the form of badge to be worn by the Recep- ton Committee, it was decided to have a badge of red, white and blue. six inches long and two inches wide, with an inscrip- ton printed on it so as to properly desig- nate the members. Charles Middleton, Dawson Mayors and M. F. Taylor were appointed on committee to look after the printing of the badges.
 F. A. Pedlar, T. B. Morton, $. F. North rup, George Ingraham and Martin Mur- ray were appointed on a committee to stir up the local Republican clubs and have them take an interest in the convention.
 Colonel George Stone reported that the steamship and railroad lines had agreed to give a reduced rate to the delegates to the convention and their families. He then suggested that a committee be ap- pointed to wait on the hotel proprietors and ask for rates that would induce the delegates to bring their families with them. The suggestion was accepted and M F. Taylor, Martin Murray, T. c. Maher, S. I. Jacobs and N. E. Maison were appointed as the committee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
HOMEOPATHS
 IN SESSION
California State Medical So- ciety Meets at the Cali
 fornia Hotel.
Elects Officers and Transscts Inapor tant Business = Interesting
 Papers Read.

The twenty-second annual session or the California State Homeopathic MedlcaI SO ciety is being held in the DanQuet hall of the California Hotel and will con tinue for three days. The first session was held yesterday at 10 a. m. President George H. Martin called the meeting lo order and the roll call showed fifty oele- gates present The following were ap- pointed to fill vacancies in the Board oI Censors: J. M. Selfrdge, M. B. Camppell S. E. Chapman, J. E. Albertson ana C. B. Currfer.
 New members elected were: H. R Aiken of Oakland A. G. Bailey or tnis city and Ben P. Wall of Berkeley. The reports of the various officers were reau and showed this association of homeo- pathic physicians to be in hour1shlng condition.
 Dr. Byron E. Miller of Portland, Or. and pr. George J. Augur of Honolulu were elected honorary and corresponding members: respectively.
 The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing term President, Merritt B. Campbell, M. D., of Patton. first vice president, Dr.: J. w. Ward Of San Sa1naiga EirancNIscoi second vice president. secretary, Eleanor F. Martin, NJ. D., San Francisco. The treasurer will be ap- pointed later.
 Board of Censors-Henry L. Stapobach, P, Los Angeles; ". H. Stiles. M D., San Angeles; J. s. Hodge, M. D., Pasadena. Board Of Directors-J. M. Selfridge, M P, Oakland; William Boericke. NJ D.. San Francisco; c. l.. Tisdale. M D., Ala meda; A. .. Peterson, M. D., San Fran cisco; Sidney Worth A. B., M. D.. San 4rancisco. Board of Examiners-C. l..
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
PATRIOTIC DAUGHTERS.
La EStrella ParlOr Ready to Aid the Society of the Red
 Cross.

At meeting of La Estrella Parlor No. S9, Native Daughters of the Golden West. a committee was appointed to prepare resolutions in regard to the sentiment of the parlor in regard to the war The com mittee has presented the following:
 Whereas. The troubled voice of war; most righteous, vibrates throughout the nation, and out starry banner leads its heroes onward to battle in the cause of God and humanity; whereas, that joy unconfined cannot be ours until we once more behold the Flag that stirs cur souls floating in renewed glory O CT the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave" blest again 1t deserves, and de- serving again to be best with Heavens gifts of victory and peace. be 1t therefore.
 Resolved, That La Estrella Parlor No. S9, N. D. c. w, hereby cancel all engagements and recall all invitations to their second anniver- sary ball. for the celebration of which on the 12th of May. 1898, arrangements had been made.
 Resolved, That the members of this parlor individually and collectively, pledge their loy- atty to their country and State and stand ready to do what may be in their power in the merciful ranks of the Society of the Red Cross.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
DORIAN CENsURED.
Did Not Hire Mechanics for the Pa
 vilion Work-A Settlement.

At g. meeting of the District Council of Carpenters and Joiners last night at 113315 Mission street the matter of responsi- bility for the recent catastrophe at the Mechanics Pavilion was taken up After receiving the report of Business Agent H. M Saunders it was decided that eensure be attached to Contractor Doran for not having had the seats surrounding the arena constructed by reliable mechanics. The council exonerated the inspecting fire marshal and recommended all architects and business men to see that in the future '.all such work be given to a responsible contractor, who thoroughly understands such work Contractor Doran's greed and disregard for human life was severely scored by the council after hearing the evidence submitted by Mir. Saunders.
 Groom & Gibbs. managers of the recent Sharkey-Jeffries fight, have decided that the best thing they can do is to pay the workmen hired as carpenters by Con- tractor Doran who failed to give his em- nloyes their dues. After the accident, the breaking of the benches. Doran said that he had no money. A number of the work men complained to the Labor Commis- sioner. who discussed the situation with the managers, and they said they would nav Dorans bills and take the amount from the contract price. Yesterday twenty of the men were paid and to-day the re- maining twenty will receive their dues. The amount of each man is about SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
CALLS A MASS-MEETING.
Red Cross Work on Sun daV

OAKLAND, May 1.-The Red Cross So- ciety of this city to-day decided to hold another mass-meeting Sunday. Taking a lesson from the dispute among the minis ters at the last meeting, the speakers will be informed that no reference to the wis dom or policy of the war will be tolerated. but that they must conf1ne themselves strictly to the Red Cross work.
 A letter from Surgeon General Middle ton of the national society was read at to- days meeting. He asks for sterilized bandages, aluminium Identification checks to be worn around the soldiers necks, and money for any and all deficiencies. This latter is likely to be needed in prepara- ton of ambulances and stretchers. There is none of the former on the coast, and but few of the latter.
 All who have signed the enrolment blanks up to this time have done so with the understanding that there was no initiation fees. That was correct, but since Its utilization with the national so- ciety a fee of $1 must be collected. The opportunity will be given to all who thus desire to join in due time. The work will probably be first publicly started Sunday, but headquarters have been opened at room 222. Central Bank building, where any one may call and leave donations, en- roll or secure information.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
FLOWERS FOR HUMANITY.
Proceeds of the Floral Show Will Be Donated to the
 Red Cross.

At a meeting held yesterday morning by the members of the State Floral Society it was unanimously decided to contribute the entire proceeds of the Rose Show, which will open to-day at Golden Gate Hall, to the cause of the Red Cross Soci- ety. The public of the city wishing to aid the boys in blue from the rigors of camp life and the contagion, disease and death on the battlefield can do so by accepting the invitation extended by the Floral So- ciety. They can attend its display, one of the most beautiful and perfect exhibitions of the floral wealth of the State, and at the same time accomplish the desire of aiding the suffering soldiers.
 Concerts will be given nightly during the three days that the fete continues, tract visitors. Although every possible and imaginable flower will be on exhibi- tion the rose will predominate and will constitute the main attraction. The rar- est and most beautiful specimens of this flower will be exhibited, and from the present outlook will afford a magnificent sight of an almost perfect variety.
 Those who will contribute to the suc- cess of the show are as follows: c. M. Tyler of Alameda. Mrs. Wilkes of San Jose, Mrs. G. c. Ross of Belmont, Carl Purdy of Ukiah, Mrs. Wiester of San Francisco, the Emporium Nursery. also Pelicano of San Francisco, MT. Hinkle of Demoto Brothers. Japanese florists of Fruitvale and Golden Gate Park.
 The exhibition will open this morning at 10 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
Spoke to Socialists,

Henry Highton addressed a meeting in the Turk-street Temple last evening on Standards of Integrity in the United States" Like many others who have spo- ken before Liberty Branch lately MT. Highton is not a Socialist but his views on economic questions are such as to please the audience immensely. His lec- ture last night was a tirade against the way in which politics, political offices and Senates and Legislatures are mani pulated by political machines and bosses. He said that the great majority of the people are honest enough. but they allow themselves to be carried away and their rights trampled on by soulless politicians
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

pense upon the parents of school children that the matter went over until next Wednesday.
 The finance committee reported bill of s7100, the cost of taking the school census, and recommended that 1t be paid
 Head objected. He said that the usual cost of taking the census was S5OO0. Last year that limit was exceeded by about $500 and the board set aside $6000 for the purpose this year. This was considered most liberal and the Marshal had prom ised to keep within the limit. The extra cost was due to the large number of men employed who, in order that work might be found for them, went to some houses three and even four times. One hundred and six people had been employed by the Marshal, a larger force than ever used before.
 Waller tried to excuse the increased cost, and the majority accepted his ex- planation for the bill was ordered paid
 Miss Grace B. Chalmers, Miss Mary o. Dwyer Miss M Walsh, Miss Elizabeth c. Fleming, N. Kennedy, Miss A. E. O'Sulli- van, Miss Mabel Bradley, Miss M. w. Walsh, Miss Emily F. Rhine. Miss Lillian R. Suich, Miss Julia F. Sullivan, Miss Katherine Lawler, Miss Ellen Ward having successfully served the term of probation, were elected regular teachers
 Waller tried to have all teachers on the probationary list of the evening schools prior to July 1, 1887. elected regular teach CTS, but his resolution brought forth such a protest that it was referred to the com mfttee on qualifications
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

publishes an editorial calling upon the French citizens of this city to contribute funds for the Red Cross It holds that it is duty of the French people, in view of the fact that they are living in Amer ica, to aid the Americans in every pos- sible way, and that they could do nothing better than to give assistance. financial or other, to those who may be called out to defend the countrys honor. It calls upon all French people to assist in the cause. and will receive subscriptions at its office. It Is proposed that the presi- dent of each French society sign letter which will be sent to each French citizen in San Francisco, requesting him to par ticipate in that work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
Mismated Married Couples.

Judge Dunne has granted Christine Preskowij divorce from Wenzel Pres kowij on the ground of cruelty.
 Dr. Gustave Mahe has been directed by the Superior Court to pay $1O0 a month for the maintenance of his wife, Joseph inc E. Mahe.
 Judge Seawell yesterday granted Daisy c. Walton a divorce from Henry P. Wal ton on the ground of desertion The plaintiff was by decree of court allowed to resume her maiden name, Daisy c. Kemp.
 Catherine Kelleher has been granted a divorce from John Kelleher on the ground of cruelty.
 The following new suits for divorce were filed yesterday: Maud Boyle from James Boyle, failure to provide; Carrie provide; Mary Provolt from John H. Pro volt, desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

night this week, including Sunday, at the California In addition there are the Drummer Boy of Shiloh and the great Thomas Sharkey.
 "Monbars'' is on for all this week at the Columbia, with Robert Mantell as the hero. . which is billed for two weeks at the Tivoli Next Monday night will be Iri- quois Club night when many of the clubs members will attend in body.
 "Niobe" is the attraction at the Alca- gar.
 At the Chutes the animatoscope shows the Gallant Seventh of Los Angeles as it walked up Market street Saturday last
 Linda di Chamounix'' will be sung to- night at the Bush-street Theater by the Ziliani Musical Society, assisted by a
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

Tisdale, M. D., Alameda; Sidney Worth, A. B., M D., San Francisco; A. c. Peter son, M. D., San Francisco; George H. Palmer, M. D., San Francisco; E. R. Bryant, M D.. San Francisco; Guy E. Manning, NJ. D., San Francisco; William Boericke, M. D., San Francisco. Alter nates-Frederick G. Canney, M. D., San Francisco; J. Kastendieck, M. D., San Francisco.
 Some interesting papers were read and the session promises to be the most sue
 The deeaates s.u wiI 9k ts vist tbe Gombta Theater tonight in a body and the com mfttee of arrangements has in view one or more pleasant excursions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
San Diego Democrat Chosen

Chairman Afford of the Democratic State Central Committee has appointed J. J. Irwin of San Diego as the ninth member of the committee on organization He also appointed John w. Edwards of Redlands as committeeman from San Bernardino County in the place of J. J. Wilson, retired
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

The rest was made up by the many frieuds of the patriotic young lady.
 Special musical festival services will be evening The offertory will be for the Red Cross fund. The music for the oc- casion will be suitable and at the same time patriotic in its nature. The choir will be under the direction of the organist. W. H. Holt.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
Stanford Parlor's Mite.

At the regular meeting of Stanford Par Tor No. 76 N. s. G. w., held last evening, the following motion was unanimously carried:
 That the sum of ten dollars be and the same is hereby donated to the California Red Cross Society, and that all members who have enlisted in the army will not be required to pay any dues or assessments They will be accorded all the rights and privileges of members In good standing
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
For Selling Pools.

William Burke. 19 and q Ellis street. pleaded guilty in Judge Campbell's court yesterday afternoon to a charge of violat- ing the pool ordinance, which was a sur prise, as the general tendency has been to fight the cases to the bitter end. Burke was ordered to appear for sentence thif morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

a Festival at the CbuteS

The verein Oesterreich, one of the leading Austrian societies In this city, has secured the Chutes for Saturday, May 2S, to hold a festival for the benefit of the Red Cross Society of California and will spare no pains to insure a great success.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
Sonona Will Assist.

SONOMA, May LA mass meeting will be held here next Saturday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a Red Cross League. All the local churches will take an active part, and great interest is being manifested.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
DIED.

WATSON-In this city. May IL 1898, Bennie F.. dearly beloved son of Benjamin and An Peter and Annie Watson. native of San Francisco. aged Ii years months and days
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with or without removal J. Noonan. 1017- 1923 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

large orchestra and chorus of 100 voices
 Next Saturday at Sherman, Clay X. ca. s Hall Paloma Schramm plays her farewell Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

French Citizens Patriotic. The Franco-C Californian this morning
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12

Try our q Eyeglasses. no Mar1e. II eearx.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-12
The Grocery Specials
 Thursday and Friday.
THE EMPORIUM.

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