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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
sTABLEMEN's ASSOCIATION.
A Constitution Has Been Adopted
 and Temporary Officers Elected.

The meeting of liverymen, or rather the proprietors of stables In which horses are boarded, of which a notice appeared in yesterdays Call, has crys- tallized itself into permanent organiza- tion.
 At the meeting held over Bridges sta ble a few nights since constitution was adopted, in which an association was formed for the protection of all who may become members. At present eighty-siX of the San Francisco stablemen have signed the constitution, leaving about twenty-five out, who, it Is expected, will sign before the next meeting of the as- sociation.
 At the meeting just held C. S. Critten- den one of the oldest stablemen in the city, was elected president, w. F.. Bridge vice president and Stanly w. Morehead secretary.
 The constitution provides for a direc- tory of nine members, with three stand ing committees, whose powers are al most unlimited in providing rules, terms and conditions governing the association. The annual election for offers will be held on the first Monday in January of oTUTy year, at which time the standing ,com- mittees will be appointed, as also 8 board of directors.
 A schedule of prices for the boarding of all horses will be adopted by the com mittee having charge of that particular branch of the association eS rules.
 Stables will be classified into three grades. The first will be known as class A. the second as class B and the third as class c. This classification means the relative standing of the various stables as they are now recognized.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
The Big Mail Steamer May Be Added to the Fleet
 in the Pacific.
Two Naval Boards Have Ex- arnined the Vessel and Filed
 Favorable Reports.
Possesses Speed and Coal Carrying Capacity Sufficient for an Auxiliary
 Cruiser.

The Pacific Mail Company's steam. l ship China will probably be the next
 merchant vessel of the Pacific fleet tc
 be added to the Asiatic squadron oi Americas navy. Negotiations are now
 in progress for the purchase of the yes sel and it is expected they will be con-
 cluded in a few days The China is now at Yokohama, having arrived there yesterday from this port, and it is expected she may be fitted up for service on the other side of the Pacific if such can be accomplished in a friendly port during the progress of hostilities with Spain. Tn Navy De- partment has had a sharp eye on the China for several weeks. She is so constructed that she could carry a large armament and be powerful ves- sel in offensive warfare against the Spanish possessions in the Far East She has large coal-carrying capacity and great speed, and could carry on an active campaign far from her base of coal supplies for many days before be- ing. obliged to return for fuel.
 When the China was in Yokohama six weeks ago she was boarded by corps of naval engineers and ship con- structorS who are now attached to the vessels of the Asiatic fleet, and care ful survey of the steamer was made. Tn due time the report reached the Navy Department in Washington, and 1t was so satisfactory that negotiations were at once commenced for the pur- chase of the vessel should the relations with Spain become such that hostili- ties could not be avoided. While the steamer was lying in this port a few days previous to her sailing on March 23 another board of naval engineers in- spected the vessel.
 The members of the board went aboard as railroad men from the East, giving the impression to her crew that they were only on trip to gratify their curiosity, claiming that an ocean steamer was something of a novelty to them. They took in the minutest detail of her construction and examined her engines in a critical manner. Their re- port was even more decisive as to the destroyer and auxiliary cruiser and on the strength of it every hour is now eX- pected to bring word that the Govern ment desires the steamer, and to turn her over to some representative of the navy at the earliest possible moment.
 The China has been plying between this and Asiatic ports for the last eight years. She is the pride of the Pacific Mail fleet and the most popular of the transpacific vessels running out of San Francisco. She is now flying the Ha- waiian flag, but up to a few months ago she was claimed by the English registry. She was built in Glasgow by the Fairfield Ship Building Company, and was launched in 1889. She came out to this coast soon after she touched the water and eyer since she has been running between this port and Homo lulu, Yokohama and Hongkong. She is four -masted steel steamer with triple expansion engines and capable of main- taining a speed of about eighteen knots.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
PANHANDLE IMPROVEMENTS.

The Market Street Railroad Company. true to its promise, has set about putting Oak street, from Baker to Stanyan. in first class condition.
 The objectionable double rail track that has been permitted to obstruct that street since the line underwent it's change from cable to an electric is now being removed and the entire street is Deing repaved with bitumen. Another great advantage brought about by this general improvement is that there will be no sidewalk on the north side of that street from Baker to Stanyan. The street will gain a width of over thirty feet on that side from the outer line of the car track to the park boundary, ali of which will be paved with bitiImen making 1t one Of the best driveways on any street in the city for the distance mentioned.
 The walk on the inside of the park an- swers for a sidewalk and does away with the one ordinarily provided for o1 other streets in the city.
 In addition to this Haight street is be- ing paved from Ashbury to Clayton with bitumen, making also a fine driveway into the park, as well as giving the people on the rise of the hill an outlet into the other sections of tbe panhandle
 This, with the changes now going on in the Sunset district for the general i'm provement of that place, gives a tone of progress and contentment to the prop- erty owners adjacent to the Golden Cafe Park on the south side.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
SCHLEY RECEIVES
 ORDERS TO DRILL
 FLYING SQUADRON
When the Vessels Are iD Fighting TriD They Will Be Sent to q
 Better Strategic Point.

Herald practice expiration of which Roads Direct Minneapolis Columbia Y In Sch of the flying morning. 4 anchorage be authoritative instr be to i'm Roads.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
LEO XIII IS
 MUCH UPSET The Pope Did All in His Power to Prevent
 War. Feels Keenly Disappointed Over the Prospect of a Near
 Conflict. Pontiff Had Arranged to Send Monks Throughout Cuba to Preach
 the Gospel of Peace,
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, April 13-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily News says: The Pope is exceedingly upset by the latest developments of the Hispano- American question, which seems turning in way he had expected and tried to avoid. This morning, having said mass in the Sistine Chapel, he turned to those around him and exclaimed:
 T have prayed God with the whole force of my being and with the deepest fervor to avoid this war and not to al- low the Pontifical efforts to end in smoke of battle Otherwise, I have implored the Almighty to take me to himself that I may not behold such sight"
 Those present say that the aged Pon- tiff spoke with such real emotion that his words deeply touched all. After mass, the Pope and Cardinal Rampolla conferred together for an hour and then were joined by the Spanish Elm bassador, who was the bearer of the war tidings.
 I learn that one of the projects of the Pope, if the chief obstacle to peace had been a refusal by the insurgents to accept an armistice, was to instruct the Bishop of Havana to send Capucine monks to preach peace and moderation to the people all over the island.
 The Pope has sent a dispatch En- peror Franz Josef, in answer to a telegram from his majesty to a mes sage in Italian, thanking him for his kindness and for the way in which he has responded to the Pope's request. The Pontiff begged him to make last trial by using his good offices with the heads of othrr states to spare the world the horrors of war. It is patent to all Leo XIII las done everything human that is possible, but war is now con- sidered inevitable even by the most OptimiStic,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
LONDON TIMES
 REBUKES CONGRESS

Copyrighted, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 LONDON, April 14.-The Times, commenting editorially this morning on the resolutions sub- mitted yesterday to Congress, says:
 "They embody demands which cannot be addressed to a sover- eign power without rendering negotiation and compromise im- possible. Even if they do not amount in form to a declaration of war, these resolutions are ac- companied by violent and offen- sive reports offering gratuitous provocation to the Spanish Gov ernment and people in the eyes of the civilized world. The American case cannot but be seriously prejudiced by the man. ner in which it is now presented. We doubt, after yesterdays scenes, whether Congress Is nt body to deal with a great na- tional issue or to act as the aven- ger of wrong. The situation IS that Congress has declared Tor war in everything but name, al though without having defined, except in the vaguest manner, objects for which 1t wishes to fight.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Mayor Phelan Lectures.

Hon. James D. Phelan delivered an ex- tended lecture O. '@The Origin and End of Governmental Reform before large audience at the Temple on Turk street last night The lecture was given under the auspices of Liberty Branch of the Socialist labor party of San Francisco.
 The opening address was made by John Larsen, the chairman of the evening, ana was followed by vocal solo by Mrs. Martha Aspen, and reading entitled The Oasis of the Siwah" by William McCor- mack The chairman then introduced the lecturer of the evening, Mayor Phe- lan After the lecture his Honor was sub- jected to number of questions from peo- pie in the audience, to all of which he made ready reply.
 Short addresses were also made by Dr. William Wiley, A. F. s. Hamilton, George B. Benaham and F. Ross Martin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
A Pretty Wedding.

E. J. Hargens and Miss Emile Ohm were united in marriage in St. Paul's Church Monday evening. The sacred edi- fee was tastefully decorated for the occa- sion and was filled with the many hun dred friends of the contracting parties After the ceremony the bridal party re- paired to the home of the bride at TAT Harrison street, where reception was given to 125 guests. Mr. Hargens is a native son and a rising young artist with Sanborn, Vail 6 Co. The couple will en- joy honeymoon at Del Monte, after which they will be at home at 336 Capp street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
The Scott will Contest.

The trial of the Scott will contest was resumed yesterday before Judge Coffey. Several witnesses were introduced by the proponents of the will to prove that Mrs. scott was of sound mind, although very Jealous of her husband. The testirnony Tor the contestants was to the effect that the testatrix was for many years prior to her death of unsound mind.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
After Two More Liners.

LONDON, April 13.-The Daily Mail says the United States Government is negotiating for the purchase of the Gu harder Lucania and the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Friedrich, which is not yet finished
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
A Long Look Ahead.

The politicians are even now beginning to weigh the possibilities involved in the next Presidential election. The papers are full of eleetioneering gossip. and venture predictions as to the future which are somewhat toe self confident. But it is safe to say that a sys- tematic course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will renew health in the malarious, bilious rheumatic costive or nervous
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
- Ordered From Hon ol,ouu

YOKOHAMA, April 13.-The United States cruiser Baltimore. from Homo lulu, will depart for Hongkong to- morrow under urgent orders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Gold Shipped to Havana.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Muller, Schall & Co. shipped s57o,OOO in gold to Ha- vana by the Ward line steamship to- day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

WORCESTER, Mass, April 12.-Pres- dent Mckinley. Washington: Your let ter to Congress is superb, severe in re- buke, patriotic in dignity, humane and G,.lh christian in sentiment Long may you BISHOP JOHN P. NEWMAN and JOHN
 LEGG.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

NEW YORK, April 12-The message is admirable, the facts canddly stated, the conclusion logical, the tone manly, pa- triotic and just 1 congratulate you and the country. R. G. INGERSOLL.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06
The Late DIR. Evans's Jewels.

DR.. Evans, the famous dentist who
died q few months ago in Paris, had
mentioned in his will q number of
jewels which he wished to bequeath
to certain heirs. A casual examina-
ton through the DOCTORS effects did
not reveal their presence, and it was
supposed that they had been disposed
of some time prior to his death. The
other day, however, they came. to
light. The lawyers of the estate were
making careful inventory OF the con-
tents of the dentists late residence in
the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne,
when, on opening an old document
safe, they came upon secret drawer
quite unexpectedly. In the drawer
was an enormous collection of precious
stones, including two magnificent sets
of diamonds, besides quantity of re-
markably large and pure unset dia-
monds, rnbies, emeralds and other
precious stones, together with a pro-
fusion of jewels. The diamonds were,
it is said, presented to him by Ma
poleon Ill, the Emperor Frederick,
the Empress Frederick and other
crowned heads. The value of the
treasure has been placed at $50, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06

Silk shirt waists are completed with
a stock and long tie OF the san silk.
Neckties of white chiffon trimmed
across the ends with gathered narrow
white satin ribbon are the latest fad.
Flower gardens on the head in the
shape of hats will be prominent this
summer. They will be made of old
garden posies and no ribbons will be
used.
NJ A novelty in long watch chains is
made of black sewing silk, with either
gold, coral, turquoise or some other
variety of fancy bead at short inter-
walls the entire length.
Wells are worn in dots and large
blocks, and are the proper accom-
painment of every big hat. They
come down below the chin and knot
comfortably at the back.
Never were finer woven or more
daintily fascinating designs and love-
ly color blendings produced than are
shown in the organdies brought to
view for the summer of '9S.
Purple in one or other of its many
tints and tones, including plum,
violet, orchid, heliotrope, petuniu.
iris, lilac and wistaria, is everywhere
in evidence in the exhibit of dress
fabrics, ribbons and millinery.
The riding habits are excessively
simple, the skirt narrow and only long
enough to cover the feet, with a tight,
fitting, single breasted coat of three
quarters length. These are made up
in dark cloth and lightweight coverts,
devoid of ornamentation, their beauty
depending entirely on their cut and
fit.
The big dotted veil is thing of the
past. 1t is not even carried in stock
at really swell places. The complex
ion veil has ousted it. This is very
properly named, but it might be even
better to call it the complexion beau
tifier. 1t is astonishing how a piece
of plain black net of crisscross or dia-
mond design can enhance plain
woman's looks.
For golfng costumes the circular
skirt of double faced material is much
used, and the simple golf cape is con-
sidered better style than the fanciful
shawl cape. A new golf dress is made
of smooth brown cloth, flushed with
rows of stitching. The jacket is quite
short and is worn with scarlet waist
coat, which opens in square at the
neck over o stiff shirt and mannish
tie. OF course, there is brown cape
with tartan lining.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06

"While not strictly beautiful is my
face not pleasing to the eye?" she de.
manded.
"Few sights more sol" he declared,
enthusiastically, albeit puzzled.
els my answer not gracious without
being servile and my demeanor aflable
without being vulgarly iocular?"
'Your manner and demeanor are al
together charming. I swear it."
''Am 1 not what you would term an
interesting conversationalist-o who
talks well but not too long on any
topic and sparkles in a crowd as well
as in tete-a-tete?"
Fatally so for me, I fear, dear
heart! /"
"And taken all in all, tell me, and
tell nae with truth, am not pleasant
enough companion for anyone?"
Indeed you are!" he cried with
fervor.
"Thank your she gratefully mur-
INJURED; 81 just wanted to reassure
myself That Brown woman next
door is trying to get my cook. New
Xork Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06

The s1biect of bicycle touring is one
which has been widely discussed, and
in regard to which great deal of ad-
vice has been given. Lists of the
necessary articles to be taken as bag
gage upon the wheel have been made
out and multitude OF directions have
been laid down governing the proper
equipment in general. Nothing that
the tourist could possibly need has
been omitted, but-aad here lies the
mistake--a vast number of things
which she could dispense with have
been included in the outfit. From
this cause largely has come the dis.
satisfaction which has been expressed
regarding bicycle tours. Too many
of them have been undertaken by per.
sons so overburdened with alleged
convenience" that their trip has re-
sembled that of freight-laden cara
van. The secret of pleasurable tour
lies, in great measure, in the light
est possible equipment. The tourist
on wheel cannot expect all the travel.
ing Injuries to be found in drawing
room car, and the more strictly she
limits her list the more comfort she
will have.
A plan which has been followed with
much success by man and his wife
who live in the suburbs might well be
followed by tourists in general. They
carry with them as baggage little else
besides a few toilet articles. These
are packed into strong bag of brown
linen, made with pockets for the
brushes, combs, soap, etc. This bag
is put into the fiat luggage-carrier, OF
moderate size, which fits into the
diamond frame of the mans wheel.
The repair outfit for the two wheels
also find plenty of room in this lug.
gage carrier, SO that they need not be
strapped elsewhere, and a drinking
cup is another necessary article. No
attempt is made to carry any extra
clothes; but arrangements are made to
have these sent on by express to the
hotels or houses at which the tourists
are to stop on their journey. This
plan requires that the route shall be
carefully planned before the start is
made, and that the cyclists shall adj
here faithfully to their programme.
Arrived at each nights stopping place
they find bag of fresh clothes await
ing them, and having taken these out
they repack the valise with the things
they have been wearing and have it
expressed home again. If they are to
make stop of unusual length any
where they order trunk instead of
bag, to be at the place at the proper
time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06
PlTH AND POINT.

'TThat fellow called me an ass be.
hind my back" 'Did you kick?"-
Life.
Bobbie-"Pop, when is a synonym
used?" Papa-"When you can't spell
the other word, my son. Truth.
"You look all broken up" said Til
linghast to Gildersleeve. Eyes; Ada
has dropped me. Detroit Free Press.
Hojack-"Callowhill is always try
ing to borrow money from me. wish
I knew how to get rid Of him" Tom.
dick-"Lend him some. Tit Bits.
Salesman-"An interesting book?
Yes, madam. How will The Sorrows
of Satan do?" Madam-''No, thanks.
have troubles of my own. Truth.
Newsboy-''Extry, mister? Extry?"
Second Newsboy-''Aw, don't you buy
his papers, mister; dey'ro more'n tree
minutes old!'-Indianapolis Journal.
"There is a German proverb which
says: NO looking-glass ever tells a
woman she is ugly" ''No sensible
man ever does, either. .'-Cleveland
Leader.
"Old Grabber ought to he satisfied
with the money he has" HE is
satisfied-so much SO that he wants a
lot more of exactly the same kind
Tit-Bits.
"When er man gifts de reputation o.
bein' able to exu else PATIENCE" said
Uncle Eben, "folks gin'rally don let
i'm run much risk of is Settin' outer
practice. Washington Star.
She-"Do you think it would be
possible for two people to live on a
dollar day?" He alarmed J.. ."Why,
dear, has your father threatened to
cut you off with that" ?"-Chicago
News.
ceilings claims to have en- invention
that will make him rich" 81 guess
he has. 1t is an artificial seashore tan
for people who cannot afford to leave
home in summer. - Detroit Free
Press.
When people get old enough to real
ize that their singing and piano play
luS are IL DoIo W SOCicly, luey are 10
longer invited out to display their
good resolution to quit. -Atchison
Globe.
Hicks - ''That was Mr.. Blank.
Strange you didn't know him. His
picture has been in all the papers.
Wicks-"Th was probably the rea-
son 1 didn't recognize him. Boston
Traveller.
Wife-''But you told me to get the
gown, dear" Husband-'You said
it would cost only about $25. and here
is a bill for $100." "Well, that is all
it did cost the dressmaker. Detroit
Free Press.
"What excuse, if it were possibleto
have any excuse for such conduct,
have you for beating your wife?"
asked the Judge. "She flung it in
my faco that 1 didn't care rap for
her," pleaded the prisoner. Indian
apolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-06
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinkham.

The following letter to Mrs. Pink
nam from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 1854
East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia,
Pa, is remarkable statement of re-
lief from utter encouragement. She
says:
!" never can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me.
"Some years ago had womb trouble
and doctored for long time, not see
ing any improvement. At times
would feel well enough, and other
times was miserable. So it went on
until last October, l felt something
terrible creeping over me, knew not
what, but kept getting worse. 1 can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. I was SO depressed in spirits
that did not wish to live, although l
had everything to live for. Had hys-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
Indeed, 1 thought would lose my
mind. No one knows what endured.
81 continued this way until the last
of February, when l saw in paper a
testimonial of lady whose case was
similar to mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta-
BILE Compound. l determined to try it,
and felt better after the first dose. l
continued taking it, and to-day am a
well woman, and can say from my
heart, Thank God for such a medi-
cine."
Mrs. Pinkham invites all suffering
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass. .,
for advice. All such letters are seen
and answered BY women only.