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Evening star., 1898-08-06

line over rose taffeta, and is surrounded by
an embroidered white mousseline frill.
The hat is of white straw, with a garni-
ture of mauve and rose and sprays OF
Marechal Mel roses with foliage.
This model has the advantage of being
easily copied in other materials and colors.
Nuns yelling, for instance, applies itself
very well to this style; also organdy, which
has now reached perfection in colorng and
manufacture. and may be employed with
most satisfactory results.
According to all appearances Fashion
dictates that the headgear should be in ac-
cordance with the gown.
Nor is it the hat alone which must cor
respond with the gown, but shoes, hosiery
and underskirt must be of shade to har-
monize with the dominant color of the cos
tune.
The elegante, therefore, chooses a GER
tain color for wear for the fall and win
ter, and has all her gowns made in the
various corresponding shades, which af-
fords variety enough and saves expense of
time and money.
Evening star., 1898-08-06

"Bandmaster. said Lawton, lone of the
characteristics of this outfit of mine that
delights me is that most of the men are
very fond of music There's not man of
'em, 1 believe, that wouldn't walk through
nine miles of kneesdeep snow to hear a bit
of really good music. Have YOU ever OBJ
served this fact2" =
We'll, 1 don'd SO much know. sir" replied
the sleepy bandrhaster. rubbing his eyes,
and apparently wondering what this queer
line OF talk was al about at such an early
hour in the morning
We'll, l know went on Lawton Its
about as musical body of soldiers as ever
L had the honor TO command. But, musical
as these men are continued the COM
manding officer, sweeping his arms around
the quadrangle formed by the barracks,
Pm in command of another outfit in this
Evening star., 1898-08-06
The Pipe Face.

From Pearson's Weekly.
The newest discovery in the "face" line
is the pipe face, which is grown by men
who smoke pipes.
The habit of smoking the pipe has per-
ceptibe effect upon the face. The pressure
OF the lips to hold the pipe in position in
creases the curvature of the lips round the
stem. and the muscles become more rigid
here than in other parts.
Thus the lips at certain point become
stronger and the pipe is unconsciously held
in the same habitual position.
After long continuation of the habit small
circular wrinkles form parallel with the
curvature of the lips round the STEM
These are crossed by finer lines caused by
the pressure of the lips to retain the pipe In
position In the case of old men who have
smoked pipe for years the effect upon the
lips Is very marked.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
She Married Him Anyhow.


A convict at a French penal settlement,
who was undergoing a life sentence, desired
to marry female convict such marriages
being of common occurrence. The governor
of the colony offered no objections. but the
priest proceeded to cross-examine the pris-
oner.
Did you not marry in France?"
Yes he said.
"And is your wife dead?'
''She is.
she is dead?'
mo"
Then I must decline to marry YOU You
must produce proof that your wife is
dead"
There was a pause, and the bride pro-
spective looked anXiously at the would-be
groom. Finally he said:
Il can prove that my former wife is
dead"
"How?"
II was sent here for killing her!''
And the bride accepted him notwith-
standing.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
shape of the Tongue Tells.

From London Black and White.
Yet another science has been discovered.
1t is called 'glossomancy," and consists in
telling peoples characters from the shape
of their tongues. l am told that the prin-
ciples are very simple, and that in a few
lessons any reasonably intelligent person
can master them. The inventor OF the new
art is lady, and she asserts that it will
render appreciable services to persons en-
gagged in various pursuits, such as poll
tlcians, diplomats and-pork butchers, As
she does not explain more fully. l am ra-
ther at a loss to understand how they are
to benefit; but no doubt, if called upon she
will enlighten the world on this highly IN
teresung subject. However let US pray
that glossomancy may not become the rage
years.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
Army Officers Enjoy Jokes and Fair
Play.
INCIDENTS OF WESTERN POSTS
How a RegimentaI Band Had to
Play for a Corral of Mules.
GEMS. SHAFTER AND LAWTON
Written for The Evening Star.

|. eral officers of the
| army and the high
ranking officers of
the navy, whose
movements hither
and yon on field and
flood have of late
months been filing
the American eye
not to say, indeed,
the vision of the
world-are men pos
sessed of an essen
tial American en-
Evening star., 1898-08-06

commanding officer, saluted, and stood to
attention.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
THE BOYS HAVE DONNED THE BLUE AND ARE NOW IN CAM

Schussler, chief engineer of the spring Valley Water Company, was one or the party There had been several sites ten dered, among them being the olo race track property, site on the nils olHlu- ing the Richmond District from the Ere sidio and another on the hospital tract. None or these were selected, however, principally because of Colonel Dupoce plea that 1t would be Subverslve or the discipline of the regiment to put IL any place where the discipline or the men could be interfered with, and ne pe1eved It was better to put them out at lne Ere sid1o, where the military surrouno1ngs as well as the presence and example or the regular troops and of the other regiments would help to tnfuse the military splrll into the organization.
 It was finally decided to select a place on the big parade plain at the PreSlolo lo the right of the entrance gate: It was the desire of the inspecting officers to leave the parade plain as clear as pos sible, so the camp will be pitched cloSe to the boundary of the reservation; " ater will be piped to the most ava1lap!e plaSeS on the campground and MT. Schussler guaranteed for the regiment Water enough for all purposes and to spare
 It was not possible to get the men ui, der proper cover before last evening, ana so they were once more allowed to sleep at home, but they were ordered to report at the armory at 8 o'clock this morning, and one of the first duties taught Will De promptness, for Colonel Smith says ne will have no StragglerS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
TO GREET THE
 NOBLE SEVENTH.
Proposed Welcome to Vol unteerS From Southern
 California;.
The following letter, received by Tn Call, is seif-eXplanatory:

The following letter, received by The Call, is self-eXplanatory:
 HEADQUARTERS DIVISION, N G. C.. SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 1S9S.-City Editor Call, San Francisco: It seems to that 1t would be very appropriate thing while our vice of the United States and particularly while large body of them is moving, is the Seventh Infantry from Los Angeles, which will arrive in the city to-morrow toaturday) that the Stars and Stripes should be displayed from every flagstaff in the city
 Let our flag be displayed on every hand for the encourag cement of those who rallying to its defense, for the education of those who remain behind and particularly Of the children who are growing up and upon whom, in due
 take the opportunity of writing this and suggesting that you, through your valuable paper, call the attention of our citizens to this matter. which consider very important s.Old Glory to the breeze from every house
 Hoping this suggestion will meet your ap- proval I am, very respectfully, your obeGient servant, JOHN n; DlSh,l> N = r
 The Seventh Regiment will be met in oakland by the Naval Reserve. It will reach the foot of Market street at Il o'clock a. m. to-day and march up Market to the armory at the corner of Page and Cough streets. The formation or the pa. rade will be as follows: Platoon of police. First Infantry Band, Signal Corps, Troop A, Cavalry; Naval Reserve, Gov ernor and staff in carriages, Major-Gen- eral Dickinson and staff in carriages, Rrigadfer-General Warfield and staff In carriages, the First Infantry of California Volunteers, if they are permitted to par The parade will move promptly at Il 0'o
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
RED MEN ON
 THE WARPATH.
The Great Council Calls the Braves to the Sup-
 port of the Nation.

The following circular has been issued by the Great Council of the United States Improved Order of Red Men, from the Philadelphia Wigwam:
 Twenty-third Sun Plant Moon. G. s. D. 4o7.
 Common Era, April 23 1898.
 To the Tribes and Members or the Improved Order of Red Men-Greetfng:
 WHEREAS, Our order born and nur- tured in the same craA of liberty as our country, and once more the flag of our nation has been unfurled and its graceful folds float to the breeze; and whereas. the President of the United States has issued a call for 120, GOO volunteers to defend that flag we ali love and reverence, which is the common heritage of us all; and in remembrance of the fact that in American flag; in 1912 the Society of Red Men defended it; now it behooves us. the Improved the Sons of Liberty, through the Society of Red Men, to rally around our countrys flag and to defend 1t as devotedly and as patrioti- cally as did the founders of our order now therefore, by the authority vested in as great incohonee of the Improved Order of Red tribes of the order and recommends:
 That each tribe take suitable action to meet the present crisis in our country's affairs. And action as will relieve the brothers who may enlist in the service of country from pay And now in behalf of 2oo. GOO loyal patriotic freemen throughout the North, the East, the South and the West who are members of our President of the United States, our faithful fealty to our flag and our country's cause; and in his efforts to uphold and maintain the honor and dignity of our country. he will have our sympathy, our prayers and our
 And may the Great Spirit send through the clouds of a beacon light to guide and di- rect him in these momentous hours and may the God of Battle give speedy victory to our righteous cause. Given under hand and ''''0''' ROBERT T. DANIEL of Georgia,
 Attest: CHARLFe c. CoNLEY of Pennsyl- vania, Great Chief of Records.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
THE FIRST IS
 UNDER ORDERS.
Mastering in the Compa- nieS of CaIifOrnia'S VOl-
 unteer Army.

The First has entered the service or the flag. and the boys are preparing to pFedh home ties and seek fame and Lonor wherever the President sees fit to seno them. Every company Is full to the legal limit. and all but two of the regular o1n- cers of the regiment have been selected to lead the men, so it is a purely San Francisco organization, and whatever glory it may bring home belongs right here where the men are known ana where the greater number of them were born.
 The regiment enters the service under the designation of the First Infantry Regiment, California Volunteers"
 The work of muster began early in the morning, and before the afternoon was well over the regiment had been trans ferred. It has twelve companies of eighty four men each, a band of eighteen pieces and a hospital corps of twenty four, be- sides full complement of field and staff officers and a full non-commiSsioned staff. It is fine body of men, and Captain Car rington, the mastering officer, believes that after the raw recruits become used to the military discipline there will be no finer regiment of volunteers in the ser vice.
 in. The men were assembled on the floor of the big drill hall, and then Captain Connolly, their commanding officer, called the roll and each man was made to leave his place in the ranks and take a position in another line further toward officer carefully verified the roll and counted the men himself, and stepping to the, front and. facing the men he ordered uncover"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

Every man removed his hat. and then becoming impressed with the solemnity of the occasion, first one and then another of the spectators did the same until as the oath was given, every man in the hall stood with barred head, while the men in the ranks, with right hands raised listened attentively to the words which bound them.
 There was cheer as the ceremony ended, and then as the boys marched out their comrades crowded round them to congratulate, or in the case of those who were rejected by the surgeons, to express word of envy and regret.
 Company B, the old City Guard came next upon the floor, and the same cere- mony was gone through with; then came D and E and F. and then the others in rapid succession until the regiment had been transferred to the Government and there was no turning back But there was no thought of turning back. and would have given all he had for chance to don an ill-ftting blue uniform and join the boys who seemed so happy in their newfound occupation.
 The field and staff officers of the regi- ment were mustered last, Colonel Smith up to headquarters to prepare his first order--one assuming command.
 In the list of officers of the volunteer regiment there are several changes and additions made by the Governor. most of them being in the nature of reward for long and efficient service in the organiza- ton. The first of these was the promo tion of Regimental Sergeant Major Otto Schwerdtfeger to be second lieutenant of Company E. Lieutenant Schwerdtfeger has been in the regiment for nearly seven years and he has been a guardsman for seventeen years. Edward r. Rivers was promoted from first sergeant of Company M to be second lieutenant, and James A. Hutton was appointed from civil life to be second lieutenant of Company D. Lieutenant Hutton is retired army off, cer.
 While the troops were being mustered in the morning Lieutenant Colonel Du- boce accompanied Major Field, U, S. A., District to inspect camp sites. Herman
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Would ASSaSSinate the Governor and Blow
 Up PinoleS Powder Works.
Mysterious Strangers Skulkng on the Hills Near the Ezplo
 SVe-Making Plant Precautions Taken

cisco, or at least there is where his barkeeper says he has gone.
 AS the Spaniard's answers were not satisfactory MT. Birmingham told him to turn in his tracks and get back to San Francisco as fast as his legs and the Southern Pacific train would carry him. The fellow glanced at Berming- hams tall figure, then at the Deputy Marsha1'S badge he wore and at the handle of revolver that showed above the belt and started off at a lively gait for the station. Upon recovering from his fright he began to quiz Station Agent E. M. Downer, winding up by asking about the powder works. He took the 9:30 a. m. train for San Fran cisco.
 Colonel W. R. Quinan, superinten- dent of the Pinole branch of the Cali fornia Powder Works, did not at the time attach much importance to the foregoing incident, believing that the Spaniard was prompted as much by curiosity as evil motives. Now he wishes that MT. Bermingham had taken him into custody and held him until he gave satisfactory account of his actions The colonel is also in- clined to believe that there was a plot to assassinate Governor Budd and do injury to the powder works-that is, if Brakeman Stewart understood correct " the conversation among the three Spaniards on the train. However, he is not at all alarmed. With discretion
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

acquired by a long experience in the army, he took every precaution to guard against accidents or plots as soon as he saw the war clouds gath ering. He had eight of his most trust worthy men appointed as Deputy Uni ted States Marshals and several others as deputies under the Sheriff and Con- stable. The latter patrol the high points of the 350-acre tract in which the powder works are located and a large force of watchmen guard the works at night Large reflector lamps light all places where evil-dispoSed persons would be likely to go. AL though strict before, the colonel is more so now
 No one is permitted even to enter the grounds without a permit, and these are difficult to obtain. Colonel Quinan has recently started the erection of a barb-wire. man-proof fence around the entire tract. The fence is eight feet high and when finished no one can at night the fact will be known imme- diately in the office. The fence is four and a half miles long, and at conspicu- ous points will be placed signs reading:
 California Powder Works, engaged in United States Government work. All strangers are warned not to enter under penalty of arrest"
 Since the accounts of the plot to de- stroy the powder works and kill the Governor have been made public clos CT watch will be kept on all persons seen prowling around the premises. and any one who is found inside of the enclosure who has no business there will be arrested and called to a very strict account. For a time it was sup posed that the Government would send some of it's troops to protect the place, but none have arrived yet, and it is not likely that any will. The Superinten- dent wishes to have several more of his men sworn in as Deputy United States
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
MOSBY'S POSITION. Services Offered as an Example of United
 Country.

Colonel John S. Mosby still maintains his position that Congressional influence cannot add to the value of his services as a soldier In an interview yesterday he remarked:
 'sI offered to serve the Government as a soldier, without specifying any rank or position I was not prompted by ambi- ton, but a desire to set an. example that would be evidence of a united country. The offer was made to the War Depart ment through the commander-in-chief of the army I did not consider that I was asking a political favor of the admins tration. I was surprised to hear that Con- gressionaI influence was required to se- cure the privilege of fighting the battles of the country. 1 have no control over any such influence and would not ask it. I cannot imagine what any Congressman could say that would add anything to the inducements I have received from Gen eral Grant and General Robert E. Lee"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
ORDERS FROM
 GENERAL MERRIAM
Fourteenth Infantry and Volunteers to Camp at
 the PreSidiO.

General Merriam, L. S. A.. commanding
 the departments of California and the
 Columbia, wired from Vancouver to mili-
 tary headquarters in this city yesterday
 directing that the California volunteers
 should go into camp on the PreSidio res
 ervation. He directed also that space
 should be reserved at the Presidio for the
 volunteers of Oregon and Washington
 and the Fourteenth Infantry, U. $. A.
 This practically settles the question of
 camp location. Doubtless the command
 ing general will be in San Francisco early
 next week and give personal attention to the organization of the new troops. There Is bound to be some confusion at the Presidio for few days, until the vol
 unteers get comfortably settled down to the discipline of camp life. There has al- ready been some friction regarding the
 particular location of the volunteer camp.
 The present plan, so far as it is disclosed,
 is to reserve the barracks and the ground
 nearest the post headquarters for the
 Fourteenth Infantry. The volunteers will
 be placed near the drill plain, as they will
 require daily instruction on the drill grounds. Until the arrival or an army or ficer who will command the soldiers in the camp First Lieutenant John M. Neall Troop c, Fourth Cavalry, stationed at the Presidio, will be detailed to assist in the organization of the volunteers. The quartermasters department has made all the, necessary arrangements 10 1urnlsh
  chasing commissary will issue the regu- lation ration. The camp will be inde- pendent of the Presidio proper, but the troops will be compelled to obey the post regulations.
 First Lieutenant J. D. Nolan, post com missary officer at the Presidio, was taken
 by surprise yesterday when he received an order directing him to supply the vol unteers with fresh beef The order did not say whether he should supply 100 or 10000 volunteers. Having no herds ol cattle on the reservation aud no imme- diate means for furnishing a large quan. tity of fresh beef, he consulted Colone Morris, commanding the post. The con | clusion was reached that the order te supply fresh beef was intended for Lieu 1 tenant Sidney A. Cioman, U. $. A, acting | Quartermaster and commissary of volun- l teers It is not known now just how MT | Cloman will get the beef for the volun 1 teers, but he will round up the herds ol cattle somewhere if the contractors dc not come to his rescue
 | It is understood at the Preside tha1 | the organizations of the Fourth United | States Cavalry, now stationed in the De | partment of the Columbia, will soon b. l ordered to San Francisco. It is almos l certain that the regulars of the Fourtf | Cavalry and Fourteenth Infantry will b' | the first troops sent to reinforce Com l modore Dewey at Manila The opinion i: 1 expressed that two batteries of the Thir(
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Alameda in Line.

ALAMEDA. May 6.-Many signatures of both gentlemen and ladies have been appended to the rolls of the Red Cross League which have been distributed
 about town, and it is expected to have posed mass-meeting is held, which has been set for Saturday evening of next week There has been l>>le misunder- standing as to the exact object of ob- tainng these names. It is solely for the purpose of obtaining pledges that the SignerS will, when called upon, contrib ute as they may be able toward the main- tenance of the work of the league in Cuba. It is not expected that any one in this State will have any other connection with the work than making such contri- buttons, though there may, of course. be some who will go to Cuba if they desire.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Patriotism Around the
 CampfireS.
the

Within a fortnight 6000 regulars and volunteers may be mobilized in this city, The Presidio of San Francisco will pre- parade in daylight, but the vivid scenes of patriotic inspiration will be witnessed in the evening when the soldiers gather and sing the songs of patriotism. Voices of men singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic produce a thrilling effect, and since the war with Spain is a conflict in the cause of humanity, the volunteers will sing:
 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born
 across the sea With glory in his bosom that transhg1res
 you and me.
 As he died to make men holy let us die to
 make men free. While God Is marching on.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

Marshals, and a number of names have been sent to Barry Baldwin.
 There is a rumor at Pinole that MT.
 Baldwin will not swear in any more, and that he will deprive those he has sworn in of their authority. Why, no one knows. When hostilities began he sent Detective Hickey to Pinole to keep watch over all suspicious charac- ters. but the detective is said to have spent most of his time in town, ana ne was recently recalled. The branch of the California Powder Works at Ptnole does not manufacture Government powder entirely. It manufactures here nitro-glycerine and the finishing IS done at the Santa Cruz works. Stiil' if anything should happen to the works, it would sadly cripple the en- tire plant The superintendent ooes not intend that anything shall happen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
HEALTH TO THE VOLUNTEERS

I hear the call of the bugle, get glimpse O the gun, And the thrill that I feel at the flash O the
 steel
 Is the same as In sixty-one; But the boys in blue marchtns The time for action has come From the old Granite State to the locked
 Golden Gate They step to the tap O the drum. So heres to the call Q the bugle;
 And here's to the flash O the spears; But the heartfelt toast that we love most Is a health to the volunteers. The eagle is stretching his pinions. The banner Is thrown to the breeze. The blue and the gray are all to-day And the foe is far OCT the No longer is brother 'gainst brother, No longer is father gainst son; But all now unite for the heart of the fight And a victory that must be won. So here's to the bird O the Nation, And here's to the red, white and blue; But we have three cheers for the brave
 volunteers
 And health and kind adieu.
 George H. Thornton.