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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

be the last one to voice the sentiment of our nation. This war we are now en. gagged in IS a just one. Civilization must must advance The voice of the country calls upon us to demonstrate our patriotism. We have taken up the cause of human freedom. Let us organize at once, so Ihat if our armies should suffer we would pc pc ready to succor them. Let us be ready to minimize. the sufferings or war ana add to the glory of our victory.
 '.The Civil War marked in history the high water mark of humanlty-one nation divided and warning with itself for an other nation. The present strife IS a people at war for another race. The ClVli war could have been averted, but whether
 this could or not 1t is not for me now to say. The flag is now at the front and we will follow it. We are here to prepare to alleviate the sufferings Of those who offer their lives for the cause of human ity It is a noble work we are undertak- ing. The Red Cross knows no friend or foe. There is work to be done in Cuba for those who enroll under the emblem of peace. 1 hope there will be no bloodshed, ready to do our duty.
 The work of the Red Cross, under the leadership of Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton. was the subject of the addresses given by Rev. F. E. Bushnell, Rev. c. H. Hobart and Rev. R. F. Coyle.
 We have gone into a struggle that will Irish. Spain is going to fight. Her peo- pie are brave and we have challenged them to dismember their kingdom. It is well we should begin the organization of this great society. This struggle will not be closed in a few weeks or few months. It may last for years. We who cannot go to war must organize and do our duty to our country when our services are most needed.
 At the meeting of the society to be held on Monday at the Ebell Societys rooms representatives are invited from all the religious, fraternal and social organiza- +iOOS of the city.
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ronsnicuously among the decorations on the platform was the emblem of human itv that is recognized by all the civilized nations of the world, and 1t expressed more than any of those present could speak in a day.
 Tn the gallery to the right of the plat form were about two hundred of the members of the Red Cross League of the Lincoln School under the leadership Of their principal, T. O. Crawford, and each of them wore the red cross emblem Of the society On the platform were Rev. F. E.. Bushnell pastor of the English Luth- eran Church: Rev pr. E. R. Dille. pastor of. the-First Methodist Episcopal Church; Rev. Dr. J. K. Mclean, president of the Pacific Theological Seminary; Rev. K. Ritchie. rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church: Rev. C. H. Hobart. pastor of the First Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. Fried lander, rabbi of the First Hebrew Congre- gation; Rev. Thomas E. Williams, pastor of the First Unitarian Church; Rev. Gr. K eovle pastor of the First Presby- terian" Church; Rev. J. s. Wallace, ex- chaplain of the United States navy, and Colonel John r. Irish.
 The meeting was opened by sinslng the national anthem. and then Mrs. Iran- vile Abbott. the president or the oakland Red Cross Society, was called on To tell of the object and aims of the orgamza- tion. She said the movement was porn in the. hearts of women in days almost forgotten. The Red Cross had its in spiration in humanity. The present so- ciety as it stood in Oakland, she said. was commenced almost simultaneously by a literary society and the school chill dren of the city. and the mass meeting was in measure to recognize the chll- dren in the movement and to encourage them in the work they had undertaken; She annoupced that tomorrow at l0 rooms of the Ebel Society to devise means of cooperating with the national from California 10 help ;he work under taken by Clara Barton in Cuba and to help in the movement of providing the nav be ordered 10 the battle-helds.
 Professor T. o. Crawford, principal of the Lincoln School. told the history of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
COMPLETED
 ORGANIZATION The Red Cross Society of Berkeley Appoints WOrk-
 inc Committees.

BERKELEY, May 1.-Representatives from both of Berkeley'S Red Cross organ izations will be present at the great meet ing tomorrow night in San F'ranclsco. The college town has taken an actVe and earnest part in the movement The Berkeley Red Cross Society, which in- cludes the most prominent people Of the university and the town, already has a membership of several hundred Mrs. Charles R. Greenleaf, wife of Colonei Greenleaf, who recently left for the front to take command of the field hospital staff of the army, is president Of the socl- ety. Rev. John Coyle, DID,, Is president of the Berkeley High School sanitary Commission which has the honor or De- ing the first High School Sanitary Com mission organized in the State, and has already more than 200 names on it's roll. At the meeting in the city to-morroy night a plan will probably be arranged for uniting the various societies into a closer organization for the cause or charity.
 The Berkeley Red Cross Society met this afternoon in the First Congregational Church to perfect it's organization. Com mfttees were appointed to begin active work in the cause of the Red Cross, and brief. stirring addresses were made by a number of prominent members Of the organization.
 Rev George F. Swan, rector of St. Marks Episcopal Church, presided.
 President Martin Kellogg, of the state University, who had been elected hrst vice-president of the society, sent word that he would be unable, mucn to .-is regret to accept the office, ana Warring Wilkinson was elected in his place James Bunnell was elected correspondlng secre- re, tary The complete list Of offlcerS or tne society is as follows: e. President, Mrs. c. R. Greenleaf: first vice-president, Warning Wilkinson; sec ond vice-preSident, Rev. George E. SWdil' third vice-president, Harry Hillard; re- cordine secretary, Mrs. George Stratton corresponding secretary, James Bunhel' treasurer, Whitney Palache.
 ITpon the recommendation or the noHl- mating committee, the following working committees were elected:
 Finance-Rev. Father Phillips tchairmanl' Dr c. NJ Bakewell Mrs. M F. Cummings, Mrs Sears Frank Wilson, Mrs. H. N Powell, f Lectures and Instruction-Rev. John Covle Wall. Mrs. W. Wilkinson, Mrs. C. R. Green leaf. Mrs. W S. Wattes, Mrs c; B Hatch; atShi- nam, Mrs Mary Sperl Mrs. F; Slate, Mrs. J. M. Barker Mrs. James Bunneh' Mrs' d. w. Richards l,., ,,,, Cole Howard Wright, Miss E. Greenleaf, Miss Shepard, E. B. McGilvary, Mrs. J. $. East Junior AuxiIiaries-Professor s: D: Water man Cchairman) Miss Lombard Miss F. Ciayes Miss Mary Palaehe.
 " Hafght Miss F. Mclean Professor T. R Bacon Mrs J. c. Wilder, Captain Baldwin, Mrs. A. M Marquand
 Professor Thomas R. Bacon spoke brief ly upon the work of the society. He sald'
 .sWar is the most terrible of human ex- periences, but at certain points in the evo- tuition of race, war becomes inevitable.
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| HE three hundred people who :: have written to the president and secretary of the Sanitary : Commission and Red Cross ::: League, as well as those who have made inquiries through The CaH' will find the answer to all their ques- tions in the proceedings of the commis- sion tonight.
 ., It has been impossible for the execu- tive officers of the commission to re- sIiond to these individual appeals for a place on the Red Cross programme, but :that there is room for all the generous, loyal souls who have volunteered Monday nights meeting will demon- strate- The officers elected at the mi fiaI meeting of the commission have been. working enthusiastically during the. whole of the past week. Hundreds of: invitations have been issued to men and women of affairs. and to judge by the cordial interest inspired in the peo- /. ple: of San Francisco and vicinity, few of them will be declined.
 Oakland, Berkeley and other san Francisco neighboring societies have written to inform the president of the commission of their organization, or to ask that she be present to address the meeting called for the purpose of or ganizing, or merely to claim place 2s auxiliary to the pioneer Red Cross Eeague of the West. The initial society holds it's second meeting this evening at the California Hotel at 7:30. Repre- sentatiYes from these clubs will be present, to carry back to their home leagues a. report of the plans and deci- .siens of San FranciscO's commission. - It is the intention of the officers of the: commission to make the work as : broad and. comprehensive as possible. ; There is no one who can not help. There is no one whose cooperation is not earnestly invited Tonight s meeting will systematiZe and specialize the many plans and suggestions that have been offered by people eager to begin operations Committees will be appointed to attend to every detail. It is safe to prophecy, judging by the : serious, business-like way in which the commission has gone to work. and from the devotion evidenced in the manage ment of its first weeks hard task-that Mother California will care for her bows who have gone to battle. with all the tender solicitude, with all the pa tient, experienced wisdom, with all the bountiful .benevolence which her sons have grown accustomed to look for from her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

of the Israelites. during the reign of Nero the Roman Emperor, A. D. 55, at Whlcn time they were called Fellow Cltlzens. Titus Caesar, Emperor of Rome, gaNse them the name of Odd Fellows ana al a .ne same time, as pledge of fr1enoshiP' p,ea p,sa scented them with dispensatlon allu many smybolical emblems of the oruei used at that time.
 "The Grand United Order of Odd Eel M lows was first instituted in, Amerlcia, |, among the people of African descent, LII II, 1S43, at which time many of the race Wel lS held in bondage, and being uneduca;;eu ~, they knew little of the arts Of clVlllldlloil c and the principles of Christianity. lI WAS during this period of oppression pI 'He iss negro that the order was eStaplSneu Iit t this country, coming as messenger 9i love and good will to the race ana spreau51 ing the principles of friendship, love dhu truth throughout the world. -
 In conclusion the pastor sald 10 P.o e duce the good works of Odd feiioWsiup there must be an interior spirit Worklne out for itself this living form ana ac.ioia II the spirit of universal fraternity perVad- ing all the rituals and ceremonies reciuIS niZed in the embemS, colors ana Iesdliai all strengthening the influence of the soul speaking to the eye in every lecture, charge and token. and to the toucn III ine grip and pressure, and silently maIlllest- ing itself like rain and sunshine
 An extended programme, partlcipateu n by the members of the order, preceueo tue sermon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
LEFT THEIR HUSBANDS. Two Firing Women from San Jose Discovered in This City,

Mrs Pinard and Mrs. Amadore, the young married women who deserted their husbands in San Jose last Wednesday, as told in yesterdays Call, were discov- cred last night in a house on Twenty fourth street Shortly after o'clock Officer Shanahan was summoned to the house to quell disturbance in one of the rooms. On entering he. found two men and women engaging in drunken rested the officer considerably allowed them to leave the house. but threatened to lock them up If they did go to their resnective homes. To his surprise short time afterward he learned that the women were Mrs. Pinard and her bosom com panion, Mrs. Amadore. He at once re- ported the matter to Chief Lees, who sent Detective Anthony to locate the err ing women Anthony made al search of the Mission, but was unable to get a trace of them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
ODD FELLOWS AT CHURCH.
Annual Thanksgiving Sermon De- livered by Rev. W. B. Anderson
 Last Night.

Rev. W. B. Anderson, at Bethel African M E. Church last evening, delivered an eloquent sermon upon the beauties Of odd Fellowship as exemplified in the practical work of the order, the occasion being the annual thanksgiving services, part1ci- pated in by Golden Gate Lodge 0OO7 and Aerial Lodge PAP, G. U. O. of O. F. His text was from the book of Samuel: "The soul of Jonathan knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul
 The pastor opened his discourse with a description of the origin of Odd Fellow ship, saying: Tt was established by the Roman soldiers, il. camp, after the order
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
ROBBED OF AN ORANGE.
Brutal Attack on a Boy by Two
 Youthful Criminals.

Willie Davidson, aged F years, visited the City Prison last night for the purpose of identifying Roche and Terrill, the young men who were recently arrested for assaulting an old man with intent to rob.
 Several weeks ago young Davidson was walking along Twenty-second street when he was accosted by two young men who attempted to rob him of an orange which he was eating. The boy refused tG part with the clange. whereupon one oi the men struck him with his clencneo he'd the orange and ran away.
 After the arrest of Roche and Terrili the police concluded that they were the men who had assaulted Davidson, ana
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
Two Artistes Meet.

Yesterday afternoon in the parlors or the Palace Hotel Mme. Melba extended a hand of true welcome to that charming little pianiste and composer. Paloma Schramm. The diva was desirous of being present at Paloma's last performance on Saturday. but as her car did not arrive in the city until o'clock she was unable to do so, and requested the meeting or yesterday be arranged.
 Those who are acquainted with the marvellous musical ability of Paloma Will not be surprised upon being informed that even this distinguished prima donna has fallen captive before her. After hear ing the. child improvise upon motif which she handed her, and upon nearing her playing of some of the works of the great masters. Melba threw up her hands
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
It Was Children's Day.

There was no happier minister in the city yesterday than the Rev. Edwin H. Jenks, assistant pastor of the First Pres byterian Church.
 The cause of his joy was that he had his pulpit space turned into a platform for the reception of the Sabbath school children. The entire church was hand somely decorated with evergreens and white cut roses, while the little ones oc- cupied seats on the platform and sang as only wel1-trained children know how. The occasion of all this was that the
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
OAN ANDS CITIZENS INDORSE THE RED CROSS LEAGUE.

last night they had him visit the prison to ideaTify them. After carefully looking at the suspects the boy said, they were not the right men. From the descrip- ton given of the man who struck young Davidson the police are now inclined to believe that he at one time served a term in the Industrial School. and that he was recently arrested on charge or an at temp at robbery. As his companion is also known the detectives are hopeful of afnhinR them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
THE FLAG
 OF HUMANITY
Oakland Citizens Enthu- siastic in the Work of
 the Red Cross League.

{. OAKLAND. May IA most enthusias- +ic meeting of citizens interested in the work of the Red Cross Society was held this afternoon at the First Congrega- tional Church The large auditorium Of the building was crowded when Rev. c. R. Brown. the pastor of the church, opened the proceedings.
 There was no need for him to tell what the meeting was called for Hanging
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
The EnerqetiC President of the Red Cross
 Society of Oakland.

and exclaimed, "I never heard anything like this in all my life. Marvelous!' Paloma sitting upon Melba's lap and again in other positions
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

till next Sunday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock, which time, it is expected, word will have suggesting the nature and method of the work which the society will undertake
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
Will Attend in a Body.

At special meeting of Sequoia Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held Thursday last, it was unanimously resolved that the chapter attend as body the meeting of the Red Cross League and Sanitary Commission of California to
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

We have also opened and placed sale an elegant line of NEW FRENCH POPLINS, NEW FRENCH POPLIN CORDS and NEW FRENCH CRYSTAL CORDS. Price SIPS and Sl.5O per yard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

NoTE-All our new importatons Of Two $12.OO Dress Pattern.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02

Paper from seaweed is a growing indus try in France. It Is so transparent that il has been used in place of glass.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
CALIFORNIA TO CARE FOR HER S0NS.

be held at the California Hotel this even ing at 7:30 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
GOLDBERE BOW EN i
 X COe

Uncle Sam's soldiers and sailori battle for the nations honor; we are waging war against food limitations. SPECIAL SAVING SALE Monday Tuesday Wednesday : Sierra Madre olive oil 7Sc regularly sI quart Salad time
 No other oil compares with this in
 delicacy of flavor ask most any of
 our customers how it tastes
 Goldberg Bowen & Go o K Bourbon whislSey bottle. SSz regularly $I and $4 gallon }
 Popular because good and old and
 mellow and pure
 Pasha blend coffee 3oc regularly 35o ID. l1asa epouna Gr ,s ,os eap s
 Some folks buy all their groceries
 elsewhere but come here for coffee Tomato catSup I5c
 regularly 200 bottle
 The highest priced catsup should
 n't sell for more than 2oc HamameliS np. D. aua-. i
 Witch hazel I5 25 40
 soothes sun burn - reduces infla-
 nation heals hurts and is par ticularly helpful to children Enamel lime water sSi5s S Sslroa s,s s,s
 regularly 3oc and soc =. If children have whooplng cough
 or any such trouble lime water =
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 regularly roc ID :. s. ~You need them when packing away r, winter clothing and furniture Ice picks FOG
 regularly E :" They don't cut ice but with them
 you can crack it to suit any purpose :. Siberian salmon bellies : for: 2Sc regularly 3 for 25c
 A breakfast you'll relish ... vigor chocolate reg'ly 6oc ID >55c Jordan shelled almonds soc ID 4oc Malaga rasins 25c ID ,zoc Eau de quinine Csc bot 6se Ginger ale Cochran & Co reg'ly ST 50 doz ST as Club soda London Iso I2s Aluminium tea strainers roc Mail orders may have these prices
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Uncle Sam's soldiers and sailorl battle for the nations honor; we are waging war against food limitations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. o. Hakelier is visiting in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Lee Fuller and Mrs. O'Farrell
are visiting in Chicago.
Z. j. Sommers and bride are home
from their wedding tour.
Mrs. T. II. Plummer is attending
the peace jubilee in Chicago.
Miss Marie Jensen left this morning
for few days visit with friends at
Plasa, Ill.
Mrs II. A. Mcdonald and sons,
Hugh and George, have gone for a
visit at Joliet and Chicago.
Capt. NJ j. Forman, of the 18th
Illinois volunteer cavalry, was a Wis
itor at Rock Island arsenal today.
G.. F. Kramer and daughter, Miss
Eta. have gone to Chicago to visit
relatives and see the peace jubilee.
Rev. w. S Marquis and Mrs. Helen
Mills are attending the state synod OF
the Presbyterian church at Blooming
ton.
Mrs. l.. Durgan returned home to
Chicago today after visit with Mr..
and Mrs. a. p. Hartz. 1886 Third ave-
nue..
Mrs. NJ. A. Colburn and daughter,
Miss Carrie, left last night for Colo
RADIO Springs for the benefit of Mrs.
Colburn's health.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Benedict, whs
have been spending the summer at
the Harper, leave tonight for their
home in California.
Hon. William McEniry. who went
to Galesburg today to help hustle for
the K. p. lodge, will pay a visit to Chi
cago before returning.
W. G. Besler and j. o. Thorn. di-
vision superintendent and suPerin-
tendent of bridges. respectively, of the
Burlington. were in town today.
Miss Helma Hanson has returned
from Alta, Iowa, where she has been
visiting her grandparents. Miss Freda
Chindlund accompanied her home.
Chief Auditor j. F. Munger. of the
Woodmen office. was the recipient of
a happy surprise by number of the
Woodmen force, on the occasion of
his birthday anniversary last night.
The evening was most delightfully."-
spent at MIR Munger's home
Thsmas d. Mackay. who viii be re-
membered as manager of an opera
company which played a successful
engagement at the Tower a few sea-
sons ago. was in town today, singing
the praises of The Late Mr.. Eariv. .
new musical farce that is booked at
Harper's theatre next Sunday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-18
DEMISE OF MRS. HENDERSON
Passes Away at Her Home on Seventeenth
street Today.

street To-Day.
Mrs. Belle Henderson, wife of Capt.
Marcus l.. Henderson, of the ferry
boat Augusta, died at $40 this morn
ing, at her home on Seventeenth
street, of dropsy. from which she had
been suffering for several months
The deceased was native of ireland
and II years of age. Her maiden
name was Belle Fitzgerald. She was
woman of many lovely traits and
bore mp bravely and patiently under
the affection which had been grad
ually ebbing her life away. death
coming as blessed release. With her
bereaved husband she leaves two
children, Miss Aimee and John, both
at home. beside one sister, Mrs.
Richard Whitsitt of Missouri, and
three brothers, Robert Fred and John
Fitzgerald, who reside in Iowa.
Miss Martha Hemenway, aunt of
Sheriff +. C. Hemenway, died last
night, at her home in Rockford after
a protracted illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-18

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-18

lief to leave him In worse condition
than in better. Because a man exer-
cises the rights of citizenship aud
asks for relief from burdensome leg
islation. he does not imagine that he
is to be left friendless by the removal
of the evils. There are times when
the people consider that legislators
have some sense in their own right,
the discretion at least that should
govern them III case of emergency
strang as that idea must be TO Sister
Payne. The laboring men ask the
repeal of the existing law. They are
not to be moved by the Union 5 threat
of the presenter worse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-18
MUNRO RESIDENCE ENTERED
But Burglars Fail to Get Amy Plumber,
Being Frightened Away.


Being Frightened Away.
Burglars entered the residence of
John Munro, 1920 Fifth avenue, early
dow, but were frightened away by
members of the household who had
been awakened by the noise, before
they succeeded in getting anything of
value.
j. n. Snyder was held to the grand
jury in 1000 bonds by Justice w.
+. Schroeder last night for incest,
the defendant having taken change
of venue from Magistrate Stafford.
Snvder's I4-vear-old daughter, Carrie,
was the main witness for the prosecu-
ton. Snyder is widower and had
been boarding with his daughter at
the Franklin house. He was sent to
Jail in default of bail.
Frank Myers, a stranger, who en-
tered Lincoln school Saturday night,
was bound over to the grand jury last
evening by Magistrate Stafford for
burglary, his bond being fixed at
81, 900. He went to jail. His move
ments aroused Supt. r. G.. Young,
who was at work in his office. He
Cdllctl OdHliOI oIllIi W MS dSSlSldilCS
and they collared Mr.. Burglar and
turned him over to the police.
Emil Beegon today pleaded guilty
to obstructing n street, and Magis-
trate Stafford fined him So and costs.
He was arrested on complaint of
Annie Ghys, a resident of the east
end of town. Beegon stretched wire
across the street for the purpose of
tripping pedestrians.