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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
WOMEN ARE BETTER THAN MEN

Taking all indictable crimes, the per-
centage of women convicted is Is as
compared with a male percentage of so
or rather more than four and a half
men to one woman. It may be inter
esting to compare the numbers Of male
and female criminals for some other
countries:
No. of each sex convicted
per 100 convictions
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

these two things are not identical. al
though this difference does not, be-
lieve, materially affect the accuracy of
the comparison just made.-J. Holt
Schooling In September Pail Mall Mag
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
woRKMEN's PUBLIC MEETING.

VI.
More than two thousand persons crowd
ed into Odd Fellows Hall last Thurs
day night on the occasion Of the grand
patriotic entertainment given under the
auspices of the subordinate lodges of this
city. The meeting was for the purpose
of drawing attention to the order, and
as far as numbers were concerned It was
a success. The platform was occupied by
w. H. Jordan, p. S. M W.; w. H.
Barnes, P. G. M. W.; Judge G. H Bahrs.
G. M. W.; Sam Booth, G. Rec; Frank s.
Poland, G. recorder; Robert Ferral, past
master Of Spartan Lodge; E. f. Joy, past
master of Valley Lodge, and Judge j. M.
Trout. There was also Edwin Danforth,
deputy grand master workman. who act
tainment opened with an overture by
Coggins orchestra, and then the deputy
grand master workman made few re-
marks by way of introduction. The
grand master wornman delivered an able
address, in which he dwelt upon the work
of the Oldest beneficiary order of the
United States alleviated the sufferings of
widows and orphans. He was followed
by musical and literary numbers. several
zie giving vocal selections, the professor
acting as accompanist The programme
included d.. Vocal solo. Freedom es, For
Fifth" Walter Malloy,, past master CT
tons, Leslie Peterson address, William
Pretty Songster,'' Miss Sadie johnson;
"A Few Yarns" told by J. NJ. semerla;
vocal solo, Lucky Jim" T. Tregellas;
lections. Golden Gate quartet; address,
ex-Judge Ferral, and as a finale Miss
Minnie Powell sang with fine effect 1.-THE
Star-spangled Banner the audience ris-
ing and joining in the chorus. There was
dancing after the programme, and the
whole affair was entertaining. instructive
and enjoyable. 1t was under the man.
agement Of c. T. Spencer, NJ. H Shepard
and M j Blackman. assisted by F: H. La
Faills, A. w Tuggy, William Hanson.
more, ]. e. Gallagher. John Druesdom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
YOUNG MEMS INsTITUTE.

Last Tuesday night Council No "a gave
pleasant entertainment and dance In
Pioneer Hall, at which there was a good
attendance.
The president of the board of directors
has appointed H. Kugelberg, ]. P. Foley,
j. T. McNiff, T. e. Collins, A Pilcovich
and ]. d. Mahoney as the finance COM
mittee; John Riley, P. Princevalle, A.
as the committee on supplies, and. the
board Endorsed the following named by
the grand president as the committee on
laws and supervision: j. p. Foley, j..
Riley, H. Kugelberg, ]. D. Mahoney and
p. Princevalle.
California Council will. on the 21st, pay
a fraternal visit to Columbia Council at
headquarters in this city.
Next week the grand president will an
nounce the, first of his official visits.
During the current month Columbia
Council will give banquet in celebra-
ton of it's eleventh anniversary.
Mount Carmel Council of Redwood City
on last Tuesday, at the close of its bust
ness meeting, had a mock trial. at which
Judge Hannah presided, Messrs Hinch
and Curry appeared for the prosecution
and Messrs. Hogan and Brown for the de-
Tense. The affair was very amusing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
THE NATIONAL UNION.

At the business meeting of Golden Gate
Council last Tuesday night there were
three limitations, and several applications
were presented. The council after listen
ing to statement from Deputy Buntin~
to the effect that in future the local coun-
ellis would no longer pay him for his serv-
ices, the senate of the order having
agreed to compensate him, decided to
reduce the price of initiation one-half for
the period ending November 1. The coun-
Gil, under the presidency of Norman K.
AFTER, a very enthusiastic member of the
order, is forging ahead. striving hard to
become the leading council, and is close
second after California Council.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

DEGREE OF HONOR.
William H. Jordan, past grand master
Workman, will, on the evening of the
4th of October, deliver an illustrated lee
ture in Excelsior Hall on Mission street
for the benefit of Silver Spray Lodge.
Dawn of Hope Lodge gave a very en-
joyable entertainment and social on the
evening of the 18th inst
Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. Mayor paid
a visit to the lodge in Santa Clara last
week.
Progress Lodge of Newman and the
lodge of the A. o. u. W. there gave a
joint picnic on Admission day for the
benefit of the Red Cross Society. 1t net
ted $685.
Violet Lodge of Santa Cruz is reported
as doing well. At its last held meeting
five applications were presented.
The attraction committee of Ivy Lodge
will on next Wednesday present for the
entertainment of the membership a pro-
gramme that will include a farce.
THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
Grand President Mrs. Lena H. Mills
was in this city last week. Last Friday
she officially visited Plymouth Parlor of
Amador County. From there she will
visit all the parlors in the county. Mrs.
Mills will, so she says, during her term,
visit all the parlors in the jurisdiction.
She has received a number of encourage
inS lelteTS lIOu ali parts OIL the state,
and the prospects are that before her
term closes several new parlors will be
organized.
Buena Vista Parlor gave an at home
last Thursday night, which was a very
enjoyable affair.
The members of Buena Ventura Parlor
of Ventura, together with the members
of the parlor of Native Sons of that place
attended the funeral of Gabriel Ruiz,
member of Company H of the National
Guard of Ventura, who, as one of the
members of the ladies' parlor wrote
died of typhoid fever at terrible Camp
Merritt" The ladies walked a distance
of two miles to the final resting place
and deposited on the grave a magnificent
floral Offering.
W. in a letter from San Miguel, San
Luis Obispo County, writes as follows
about the local parlor: San Miguel Par
lor No. 81, of which Miss I. Reed and Miss
M. r. Murray are respectively president
and secretary, though one of the babies
of the order, is quite up to date in every
thing. 1t meets on the first and third
Friday of each month in Masonic Hail.
and the membership roll shows that it ls
increasing slowly but steadily. with the
deep interest in the business. as well as
the social features of the order. The
officers are almost perfect in their work
under the new ritual, and they are ALWAYS
at their stations. Miss ]. Kirk, D. b.
G. p, has notified the parlor that she will
soon pay 1t an official visit and review the
work. On the 9Th the parlor celebrated
entertainment and dance in San Miguel
Hall. 1t was well attended proved q
great success and was most entertaining
to all who attended,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
F'RATERNAL NEWS
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
The session of the Grand Chapter of
California will convene in this city on the
18th of October in Sherman G. Clay Hall,
at Suffer street and Grant avenue.
The worthy grand matron has returned
from her trip in Sonoma County She
found all the chapters in a prosperous
Next Thursday the worthy grand ma
iron will visit King Solomon Chapter, on
the Saturday following she will visit Mis-
sion Chapter, and on the Monday follow
ing she will be with Beulah Chapter/ in
South San Francisco.
On last Thursday night Golden Gate
Chapter gave an at home in Golden Gate
Hall at which there was good attend
ance of the membership and of members
Of local circles, besides Miss Weeks of the
Iowa regiment and a number of SOL
diers. There was a pleasing programme
Of entertainment, and there was also a
fish pond, from which the anglers drew
many fine fishes Under the direction of
Floor Manager Walter n. Brunt there
was inaugurated a number of dances
Harmony Lodge had several limitations
last Friday night, and. after the work,
there was a gathering around the festive
board, and all spent most enjoyable
hour.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

The above internatiOnal comparison
of the sex of criminals is only approx
mately correct. as in some instances /
have had to use the sex distribution of
prison population in place of the sex
distribution of convicted persons, and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
YOUNG LADIES' INsTITUTE.

Grand First Vice President Miss Anna
M. Potthoff paid visit last Wednesday
night to Branch 20 on the Potrero, and
was well pleased to learn that during the
past few months there had been twenty
limitations.
Next Wednesday party will be given
at headquarters to members and ladies
who are eligible for membership.
Miss Mary Rodey Of No. has been ap-
pointed deputy for No. 16.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

Lookingfor Works of the country roads,
while the ladies looked as If they had Sc
lected their ball dresses from. the rag
bag. 1t was queer-looking party when
1t formed the grand march and circled
the hall. Still the members and those
who attended had a pleasant night and
greatly enjoyed the good programme of
dances prepared by the committee con-
sisting of Mrs. II. Dunn. Mrs. NJ. A.
O'Brien, Mrs: Hartley, Mrs. Charpiot,
Mrs. Lay and Miss Mitchell. Between
recitation, and Sergeant Coombs enter
tanned with ballad singing. During the
evening ice cream and lemonade were
served to all.
At the meeting of Justice Circle last
week there were presented five applica
lions.
Twin Peaks Circle announces an ice
cream social for the 18th inst
Loyal Circle will hold an open meeting
on the Sd of October, when an interesting
programme will be presented.
Washington Circle at it's meeting last
week was honored by visit from num-
Der of members of MiZpah and Pride of
the Forest circles
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
At a special meeting of the Grand
Lodge officers held last week 1t was de-
cided to send a representative from this
State to the convention of grand protec-
tors and grand secretaries that is to be
held in indianapolis on the 9th to dis
cuss ways to propagate the order.
All the local lodges are doing quiet
work at this time, and while not making
any marked advance are keeping up with
the fraternal procession.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
THE CHOSEN FRIENDS.

Last Wednesday night Miss Clara Nc
Donald, G. T.; Mrs. Sweeney, G. p; F.
w. Gibson, grand trustee; Mrs. S. c. Wal
lis, acting grand recorder Mrs. A. Boehm
of Golden Gate Council, Mrs. Gibson and
Miss Sweeney paid fraternal visit to
Unity Council, Oakland, and were re-
ceived with warm welcome. After work
in the initiatory degree there was a pleas
ant social hour and banquet in honor of
the visitors.
Grand Recorder s. c. Wallis was in
Susanville last week, and there found the
members of the council quite enthusiastic.
They promised to secure ten members In
a month IL the grand recorder would come
up and initiate them. He also paid visit
to the council at Beaver, and found it in
council IN Virginia City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

by Yerba Buena Lodge in celebration of
its nineteenth anniversary promises to be
a great affair, as tickets have been in
great demand.
Grand Dictator Archibald and other
grand officers visited Garden City Lodge
on the 18th inst, and witnessed the initia-
ton of two candidates. This lodge has
fallen into the line of the progressive
ones
The members of Anchor Lodge who will
attend the smoker on the 18th inst.
will have surprise in store for them.
''Nuff sed.
AT the meeting of the Past Dictators'
Association there was a large attendance,
and a number of matters likely to influ-
ence future legislation in the order were
discussed. Several past dictators were
admitted to membership. The reports re-
ceived from subordinates were unusually
flattering.
The grand dictator has sent out circular
letters to the lodges in the jurisdiction adj
vising them of the important changes in
the laws made by the Supreme Lodge
at its recent session in Washington, d. e.
The proceedings of the Supreme Lodge,
constitution and general laws of the or
der, revised up to date, and a digest of
decisions up to June 30, have been issued.
The list issued by the supreme reporter
on the LIST inst. shows 149 deaths since the
previous report, of which six occurred in
California. The list also shows that all
claims for August have been met.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

and "Nfr NJ A Titmarsh," and Notes of
a Journey From Cornhill to Grand
Cairo"
AS in the preceding volumes Of the bio
graphical edition Mrs. Richie has en-
bellished the book with memoirs of her
father. The reader can follow the trend
of the authors mind during the time he
was writing the masterpieces that have
been a source of delight to generations of
English speaking people.
In some instances, however, 1t Is diff
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.

On the night of the 10th inst. there was
a merry crowd of ladies and gentlemen in
the Social Hall of the Foresters' build
ing. assembled by invitation Of the mem
bers of Sherwood Circle to attend rag
party. The members were all attired in
rags. the gentlemen being made up in at
tire like the Weary Willies and the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
DEGREE OF HONOR.

Gus Pohlman, w. c. Crowley, J. Heeringa
and L. Nicholson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18
DRIIIDISM.

Past Noble Grand Arch Henry A. Chase
is still in the interior, to which he went
on account of a recent attack of illness.
He is improving. and expects that he Will
return to this city in short time. On
the night of the LIST inst. he visited the
grove in Livermore and found large and
enthusiastic attendance. Two PROPOSE
lions were received, one from the book
keeper of the local bank and the other
doing well.
Pleasanton Grove reinstated two mem
bers last week.
Templar Grove at it's last held meeting
conferred the second and third degrees
on three candidates.
Aurora Grove initiated one candidate
at its last held meeting.
On Tuesday, the 9th inst, e. Magin-
Miss will lecture before Hesperian Grove
In Druids' Hall on trip he made from
San Francisco afoot to Oregon in the
early days.
California Grove of Placerville initiated
five candidates last week
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

OVERS of Thackeray will be
pleased to receive the fifth vol
ume of the new biographical edi-
ton from Harper & Bros press.
4 This comprises THE Irish Sketch
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they were given a collation.. including ice
cream.
Our Country Aunt" to be given to-
morrow night under the direction of Mrs.
May Joseph Kincaid and under the aus
pieces OF Loyal Lodge, promises to be a
great success. There will in addition be
several specialties and a dance.
ANCIENT ORDER OF WORKMEN.
Special Deputy R. D Maplesten organ
lied lodge of the order at Crescent Mills,
Plumas County, last Thursday evening,
18th inst. Mr.. Maplesten has proved his
efficiency as a deputy by the work per-
formed by him.
Last Monday evening a class of candi-
dates was initiated into the mysteries of
the order by the officers of Union Lodge
of Sacramento. Mr.. lines, special deputy
is engaged in forming another class of
fifty candidates for Union and Sacramento
lodges, after which he will proceed to
Gait and Folsom, where he will increase
the membership of lodges in each place.
A lodge is almost ready to be instituted
c. T. Sutton.
Deputy Grand Master Workman DAN
forth contemplates a trip to the southern
October in the interests of the order.
Lodges desiring q copy of the proceed
ings of the last session of the Supreme
Lodge Will apply to the grand recorders
Office for the same.
Pacific Drill Team of Oakland conferred
the degrees on class of candidates In
Upchurch Lodge last Tuesday evening.
A number of candidates were initiated in
evening the ceremonies being conducted
by Prosperity Drill Team of this city.
The picnic of Admission day, under the
auspices of the A. 0. u. w. Lodge and
Degree of Honor Lodge at Newman was
a decided success. Past Grand Master
Workman Winter officiated as orator for
the occasion, and the exercises of the day
were enlivened by songs from Grand Re-
ceiver Booth. The A. o. U. w. is very
nOnIIlar In Newman
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

n Austria, near Vienna, a physi-
clan has introduced on popular
scale a form of cure" which hun
dreds of people are practicing at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-18

charge says "Enough"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-19
|b|G NAVAL EXPENDITURE
UNCLE SAM SPENDS MILLIONS on
WAR SHIPS.
Bill Before Congress for the Appro.
priation of Nearly Thirty-siX Mil
lions of Dollars.

The naval appropriation bill, as re-
ported 10 me mouse, says the Wash
ington Star, carries a total of $50, 6S3,-
Ooo, an increase over last year of 3d.
id4,4 32, and over the current estimate
OF S2,jl4, S24.
For the increase of the navy the bill
allows to be constructed by contract
three sea going coast line battle ships.
dies igucd to carry the heaviest armur
and the most powerful ordnance, dis
placement 1000 tons, with the high
est practicable speed for their class,
to cost, exclusive of armament, not
exceeding S3,OO0,OO0 each, one to be
named the Maine; siN torpedo boats,
$50 tons displacement, ana six torpe-
do boat destroyers, about $50 tons dis
placement, to cost not exceeding So
100000. and one gun boat to take the
place of the United States steamer
Michigan, to cost, exclusive of arma-
ment, not over 100000, to he built on
the great lakes.
Toward the construction of four
timber dry docks, 100000 each is al
loWed,( each to be not less than 700
feet long and sufficient to meet prob
able future requirements of the larg
est vessels, and to be located at Ports
mouth, n. H.; Boston, Mass; League
Island, Pa, and Mare Island, Cal, the
total cost when completed not to eN-
coed SS50,0OO each. The Algiers, La,
dry dock is to be double sized, of the
steel floating type, known as the com
bined floating and craving self dock
ing dock, capable of lifting a vessel of
$4,000 tons displacement and % feet
draft of water, to cost, including its
moorings and wharf, SS50,000 of which
100000 is appropriated this year.
Toward the armament and armor
of domestic manufacture of vessels,
authorized under four previous acts,
and the present bill, including the
completion of the ordnance outfit for
the six torpedo boat destroyers and
the six torpedo boats, there is an item
of S5.45S, 500. the total cost of the ar
NOR, according to the plans and spc-
cificatiOns already prepared for the
three battle ships authorized by the
act of June 10, 1896, not to exceed
$3.21O,O00. including all nickel in the
same and exclusive of the cost of the
transportation, tests, etc. and no con-
tract for armor plate to average over
$500 per ton.
TO install electric plants in gun
boats numbering ten, eleven, twelve
and thirteen, $4,000. The committee
provide that if the battle ship direct
ed to be built on the Pacific coast
cannot be built at cost not eXceA1-
ing per cent above the lowest a"-
cepted bid for the other battle ships
it is to be constructed elsewhere in
! the country.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-19
SIGSBEE'S VALLEY

The deepest valley in the Gulf of
Mexico is named "Sigsbee's Deep" af-
ter its discoverer, and the scientific
name of Sigsbeia murrhina is given
to one of the rarest species of deep
sea fauna. 1t was Sigsbee, too, who
discovered near the Moro Light, not
far from the spot where the Maine
now lies, many beautiful specimens
of the Pentacrini, or sea lilies, and
who, while in command of the Blake,
placed at the disposal of semitic in
vestigators the first extensive collec-
ton of this ancient genus. Thus has
Captain Sigsbee associated himself
with the harbor of Havana, both by
scientific investigations and by eXhi-
bition of the highest qualities of com
mand. We have the authority of Pro-
fessor Alexander Agassiz for saying
that the success of the scientific party
in the Blake was largely due not on
ly to Captain Sigsbee's capacity as a
commander and to his active interest
in scientific investigation, but to the
numerous improvements in the APP
paratus for deep sea dredging and for
sounding originating with him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-19

Coffee Lands for Sale Lease at Papa Oomoana Koo and
Kaohe celebrated Coffee These lands
will be sold either in large small purchasers Also
For IS Coffee Land Nabku, Maui The
land lies we'll is of excellent quality and is waed by running
stream most OF the of Tao Land al Waanu
Koolau, Mau, Keanae.
For LNASE.-I House and Lot Waikiki The house
furnished and and lanai kitchen bath
house and stables Good bathing
These will be leased reasonable
Cartwright Block, opp. Post Office. Tele. 6S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-19
CHIROPODIST.

j. II. Widman, Chiropodist, Office
in Love Building, Fort Street. Office
hours: 0 to II a. m, and 3 to 5
p. m, Sundays excepted. Corns
and bunions cured by new process.
Ingrowing nails speciality. No pain.
One treatment gives instant relief. A
postal card addressed to my residence
will assure an immediate call at your
residence.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-19
Also Offer for Sale
Selling OUT At GREAT BARGAINS

Arrival of twenty tons of New Furni-
ture per S. c. Allen, which will be
sold at Less Than Cost Price before
Mr.. Desky pulls down the store for
the new one.
New Wood seat Yellow Chairs reduc-
ed to soc; New Cane Seat Maple Bed
room Chairs, 75c; New Cane Dining
room Chairs, only 81; Oak Frame Mir
rors, reduced to 25c; Extra Large
French Plate Wall Mirrors, 46X30,
only $40, worth $50, in Oak and Gilt
Frame; 100 Extra Large Feather and
Floss Pillows, 81; Fine Baby Carriage
Ga lot to choose from) half price; Bed
steads given away with Mattress, only
S.; Best Double Wire and Wool Mat
tress, $3.50 each; Single Wire and
Canvas Cot, with Wool Mattress, 81;
Extra ID Moss and Hair Mattress, So
and SO: Latest Style Carved Bed
Chamber Set. $3.50: Oak Extension
Table, and feet, $3.50 and $3.50;
Small Parlor Center Tables, only 81
each Full Assortment of POrtierrc
Lounges, so. a fine chance to Fur
nish cheap.
L. S. MATHEWS, Manager,
FORT AND BERETANIA STREETS.
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Honolulu Bicycle Co.
Tel. 900. 400 Fort st.


General Agent for Hawaiian Islands:
Royal Insurance. Company.
Alliance Assurance Company.
Alliance Marine and General Assur-
ance Company.
Wilhelma of Madgeburg Insurance
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Scottish Union and National Insur-
ance Company.
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Seeing is
Believing !!

Some folks are skeptical-you
have to show them. They
have been fooled so often by
advertisements that they
think all advertisers use like
methods. Now anybody who
has bought wall paper of us
knows that exactly what is
in our ad. is. in the store. If
YOU don't believe our values
and prices possible, come and
see-seeing is believing.