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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
Christian Endeavor Concert.

An enjoyable concert under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor societies was given at Camp Merritt on Thursday even ing. Messrs. Peliicano sent a generous donation of roses and maidenhair fern. The programme included selections by Mrs. J. H. Norris, MT. France of the Eighth Regiment, Mrs. A. M. Grant. Miss Elaine Duhem, Mrs. Robinson, George West, J. Saddler, Master Raymond Walsh, Miss Cordelia A. Tannahill, Miss Adele Legon and Mrs. B. F. Stacey. Appro- priate remarks were made by Rev Mir
 Woods: The features, of the programme were. the singing. of the quartet of Re membering the Maine, the words of which were written by Major w N
 Meserve, pastor of the Free Baptist church; vocal solo, Lost on Our Battle ship, the Maine.'' sung by Mrs. A. M. Grant, the selection having been written and composed by Miss Cordelia A. Tanna- hill expressly for Mrs. Grant; and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner" !" The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. E. Howe. Mrs B. F. Stacey, Mrs. J. H. Norris and Miss C. A. Tannahill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
LOYAL MEN OF SAN JOSE
 READY TO UPHOLD THE FLAG

at the County Hospital and is receiving every attention.
 Oaklanders feel very gratifled that their offer of a stand of regimental and na- tional colors has been accepted by Colonel HenShaw. The presentation of these colors will be one of the most noticeable events in connection with Camp Barrett. A. s. Macdonald, R. M. Fitzgerald F. E. Bowles and A. l.. Stone comprised the committee who undertook the task of pro- viding the colors. They went out to Camp Barrett this afternoon and conferred with the colonel's staff regarding the details of the presentation. In addition to the regfmental colors, which will be of the finest manufacture, national flag will also be given the volunteers. 1t is the in- tention of the committee to make great event out of the presentation.
 SAN JOSE, July S..This city has been given the honor of furnishing another company for the Eighth Regiment, and, consequently, there has been great eX- citement here this afternoon and evening, those eager to enlist. This morning Lieu tenant J. J. Adel, commissary on the staff of Colonel Fairbanks of the Fifth Regi- ment wired Governor Budd offering his services and full company to take the place of the Woodland company which revolted yesterday. At ? o'clock a mes sage was received from Governor Budd to proceed with the enlistment and be pre- pared to take the 9:20 train tomorrow morning for Camp Barrett The military call was at once sounded on the firebell, and the enlistment roll opened under the supervision of Mitchell Phillips, the we'll known capitalist. Sixty men were en- listed in the first sixty minutes, and when the roll was closed tonight at 10 o'clock 113 men had been signed. The men are un- usually intelligent and we'll formed, and the company Is predicted to be the crack command of the regiment.
 Captain Baldwin arrived this evening and took formal charge of affairs. He praised the men highly and said they were the equal of the Woodland men phy: sically and in every other way. He sad
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
MONSTER MEETINGS
 OF ENDEAVORERS
Canadian National Rally One of the Days Features at Nash
 ville.s

NASHVILLE, July 8.-Many enthusi- astic meetin-s marked the second day of the Christian Endeavor convention, and all were well attended. Beginning with, morning praise meetings followed by the numerous denominationaI confer ences in the different churches, the morn ing was busily spent. In the afternoon two great services were held at Hall Will liston and the Auoitorium, Centennial Park. Tonight equally as well attended meetings were held in the same halls, and strong and eloquent addresses were delivered.
 One of the notable features of the day was the Canadian national rally held by the delegates from the Dominion in Grace Church. After stirring speeches, resolu- tions were adopted which advocated closer relations of all kinds between Anglo-Saxon nations.
 The reports of William Shaw, the treas urer, made to the Board of Trustees, were given out to-day. As agent of the pub fishing department, he reported: Total re- ceipts, $6S ,5S2.13, balance June i, 1897, S5,- treasurer United Society Christian En- deavor: Receipts from all sources, sl3,- S03 30; expenditures, $13,744 ST.
 At the dea Aqdit9Figm dn3 meeting to nlght speakers, his subject being Christian Heroism.
 In Hall wilnston tonight, President Clark presented the badge banners, which were won by Pennsylvania, South Africa and India, the latter country winning the banner for proportonate increase Tn the Spain last year.
 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alice Rix Y Writes in Next Sundays Cali Y
 How Millions Crushed <
 Man.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
MOSBY AND WHITE.
Correspondence on the Topic of Political Influence for
 War Commissions.

It seems likely that Colonel John S. Mosby's desire to serve his country will not be gratified unles political influence Is invoked in his behalf. At the first sign of conflict with Spain, Colonel Mosby, whose military record Is too well known a story to require new telling, wired to his friend General Miles, who had desired his services that he was ready to serve.
 Much to his surprise, the gallant Mosby received from Miles a brief response sug- gesting that he use influence; suggest ing further that Colonel Mosby enlist in his cause the Congressional representa- tives of his State.
 This the Colonel positively declined to
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

San -ose vas given the chance of filing the vacancy because of the unanmity with which the offer was made. The cap tain was roundly cheered at the close of h,s acCress. He assured the men that they would see active service.
 The company leaves at go, by way of Niles for Camp Barrett The men are mostly green material, but they are an in- telligent lot and 1t will not take long to get them i:i shape. They will go to Camp Barrett without arms or uniforms which will hc furnished them as soon as they get there. Hurried preparations have been made to give the men good send eff in the morning, and they will be escorted to the depot by band and large num- Der of citizens. The Red Cross Society will furnish the men with two days ra- tons and other necessary articles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
Pacific Coast Pensions.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Pacific Coast pensions have been isued as follows:
 California;: Original-Simon Donohue, Veterans Home. s6 Original widows-Mi- nor of Charles H. Mosher, Stockton, $lo.
 Orfginal-Mary E. Fisher, Stockton. sS. Mexican war survivors, increase-William McPridgeon, Angels Camp, s6 to SIP Mex ican war survivors-Reissue and increase Samuel Mitchell, Modesto, $8 to SIP.
 Oregon-Original: Jeffrey A. Wisner. Portland, s6 Original-Jesse Carey. Port Orford. s. Additional-Thomas wilson, Eckley, $6 to sS.
 hington-Original: Charles w. Haines, Deep Creek s6.
 phonso Doolittle, Waysde, sS to SIP.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

doubt. issue orders such as will cause regimental commanders to immediately comply with the suggestions in Major Matthews report.
 As soon as General Miller had received a copy of the suggestions at First Brig ade headquarters he immediately yissued the following order, relative to the men being in their quarters at the required time:
 Headquarters First Brigade, Independent Di- vision, Eighth Army Corps,
 CAMP MERRITT. San Francisco Cal.
 July 8, 1898. General Order No. 22 ters Independent Division, Eighth Army Corps regimental and battalion commanders Camp Merritt will require all to be in their quarters at 10 o'clock pm. unless given passes for important reasons to later period By command,
 BRIGADIER GENERAL MILLER. PUTNAM B. STRONG. Assistant Adjutant General.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
NO EVIDENCE THAT
 SENATOR'S WERE BREED
Report as to the Payment of the Methodist Book Concerns
 Claim

WASHINGTON, July s-The Senate committee on Claims to-day made its re- port upon the investigation made by the committee into the payment of the claim of the Methodist Book Concern and the payment to Major E. B. Stahlman of s10O.- = 500 as agent in getting the claim through.
 The report finds that the committee was deceived by the representations of MT. Stahlman and Messrs. Barber and Smith, the book agents, but absolved the Metho- dist Church South as such from blame in the matter. It is also found that no Sen ator or member of Congress received any money in connection with the claim The testimony taken was also made public.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

pointed to wait upon the directors of the Mechanics Institute for the purpose of obtaining the Pavilion for the dinner. The committee comprises F. F. Waller, w. H. Mahoney and w. J. Harrington.
 The association Is desrous of notifying New Workers who cannot attend the meetings and who wish to subscribe, to send their subscriptions to any member of the financial committee, which is as follows: Max Pepper, w. R. Smedberg, c. Mason Kinne, James Denman. T. A. Baldwin and James Mccarthy, 426 Market street.
 The meeting adjourned until next Mon- day evening at s o'clock at the Occidental Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
AMERICAN TROOPS TO
 GARRISON HONOLULU
Cabinet Decides to Dispatch Reg1- ment to the Hawaiian
 Islands.

WASHINGTON July 8.-As result of the Cabinet meeting to-day it was decided to dispatch regiment of troops to Honolulu immediately, and tba commandant of the Presidio, San Francisco. has been communicated with to learn what forces are avail able.
 The Hawaiian Commissioners who are to constitute the government of those islands will not be appointed un- til after the adjournment of Congress
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
rulare County Republican Ticket.

VISALIA, July 8. .- The Republican County Convention to-day nominated the following ticket: For Superior Judge, w. A. Gray; County Clerk, John Cutler Jr.; District Attorney, J. A. Allen; Sheriff, c. T. Nighbert; Recorder, John O.. Thomas, Tax Collector, A. U. Erwin; {; Assessor, John A. Manter; Treasurer, J. E. Denny; Auditor, E. M. Jefferds; Sur veyor, Elmer Sibiey; Superintendent of Public Schools, J. F. Deani Coroner. and Public Administrator, T. c. Carruthers. A. J. Pillsbury Of Tulare was indorsed
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
Two New California Postofaces.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July S.-Post- offices were established to-day at St. Louis. Sierra County, and Workman, Los Angeles County, and Rose Con Ian and Wright F. Green appointed post masters.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

Senators and Representatives in Congress are getting ready to leave for home. Rep resentative Loud will remain here for a month or more in discharge of his duties as member of the Postoffice Commits sion. Judge Mcguire will also remain here for some time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
New Gold Fleet for the Klondike.

SEATTLE. July S.-A new gold fleet. consisting of six small river steamers, has been built at Lake Bennett and is now In operation on the river and lakes. Three of the boats have already shot the White Horse Rapids and Miles Canyon in
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
Economy in a State Institution.

STOCKTON, July S.-Superintendent Clark of the insane asylum, reports the lowest per diem cost of maintenance yet reached by a State institution In June the 1857 inmates of the asylum were cared
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
Two Tennessee sergeants Discharged

WASHINGTON, July S.-By direction of the Secretary of War Sergeant Sam D.. McAllister and Sergeant Warield, of the Tennessee Infantry, now at San Francis co, will be discharged from the army.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

safety and went spinning down the river to Dawson. They expect to transport outcoming miners from Dawson to salt water in six days and to bring their gold in safety and at little expense.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

Coming Home From Washington. WASHINGTON. July s.-California's
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

1. March. ''The Anniversary" .Rosey 2. Waltz, '"To Thee" Waldteuffel 5. Overture, Festival P'.......... .Leutner 4. Gavotte. Maria Theresa" .......... KraI 6. Selection, "The Tyrolean" Teller 6. (a) Romance, "rEclair" .... Halevy
 Gall Me Thine Own.)
 Cb) Scene de Ballet, "Scarfdance"
 ........................ Chaminade (First time In San Francisco for or
 chestra.)
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09

PART IT. 2. Characteristique, La Tourturelle"
 EllenDerg CThe Doves). for flute and clarionet
 Messrs Klein and Bridges S (a) Song. 'The Sweetest Story Ever tb) Cornet solo (by requesO
 Soloist, Mir. Keller. g. Selection. "The Serenade' Herbert 10. Waltz, Morning Journals Strauss Il. Caprice, Why Not?" (new) .Gruenwald L2. March, 'The Spirit of Liberty
 NutW( HOSeY THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.'
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Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
BosToN's GOOD BARGAIN.

Speaking comm mercially, one of the best bargains Of the year has been wasted on the Boston concern that con- ducts the Lowell lectures. The concern is understood to consist simply of trus- tees Ntho administer the funds that MT. Lowell left. They are not in the busi- ness Of making money, but the tickets to the lectures which they provide are given away. Last spring, CT at some period sill mere remote, they con tracted with Colonel Roosevelt to de liver eight Lowell lectures, for which rurror says they agreed to pay hiEa two hundred dollars apiece. He was at tl.a.t time only an ordinary celebrity. AI.ar making his contract he proceeded to compass a consecutive series of pro- digious exploits which made him the most conspicuous man in the country, and made him worth, as a lecturer, about thousand dollars a night. Now he is working off his lecture course to crowds Of deadhead auditors in BostCn, while no enc but the ticket spectators is being enriched. Nothing can be done about it, but the situation is re- volting to thriE,, and must rank as one of the tragic consequences of the late War-Iifc.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
ENGLAND-s EASIEST WAY OUT.

Of the relations between England and France one word should be added.
 There is a considerable party in this CouLIFy, including almost all the lead
 ing military and naval men, who think, with Bismarckian logic, that an end should be put now, once for all, to the campaign of intrigue and opposi-
 ton which France has for so long waged against us all over the world
 We are fully prepared for war, s,TOng- CT than we have ever been before, and stronger, relatively, than we ever shall he again Russia will not interfere just now, for several excellent reasons. Our relations with Germany are cor dial. Let us regulariZe our position in Egypt, settle the Newfoundland shore the Siam difficulty, the West African difficulty and several other diff faculties at one bow, and destroy the danger to European peace. What earthly reason is there to bear constant irriations, affronlls and in juries, when we can put an end to them with comparative ease? If France were out of the way it is remarked, we could easily come to a friendly arrange ment with Russia, and then peace would be secured for a long period.- Henry Norman in CosmOpoliS.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
ANT1-ExPANs1oN IN ENGLAND.

A craze. like a fever, grows and grows until it has attained its climax. Then it gradually dwindIes ou5 There are signs thao the tide has turned in cur jingo craze. The newspapers still bang the war drum and curse all those who dare to proteso against the infatu- 2,icn. Our statesmen" still fancy that they can secure popularity by augment ing CUT armlm ents and by swagger. But the still, small voice of common sense is beginning to make Itself heard. Perpetual crises abroad, and the starva- tiCn of all schemes for social better
 meEt at home, are exercising their in
 fueEce. There is an uneasy feeling tha. we are rendering ourselves ridicu
 l0us by celebrating a victory over crew Of s3vage5 armed with spears and boomerangs, as though Waterloo had been eclipsed. People are beginning to ask what empires in tropical Africa are worth now that we have got them. As 1t was wilh the HOClay companies and other such undertakings, so it will be with the jingo craze. The boom" will soon be out Of it, and we shall won der how we-a business, practical na- tion-can ever have allowed ourselves to be fooled by newspapers in search Of sensation, and by statesmen who are to politics what MT. HOOley was to commercial enterprise.-London Truth.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
A GENERAL STAFF NEEDED.

The suggestion that ,he regular army
 be increased to one hundred thousand
 men opens 9 new question and the
 best mode cf organizing bha. army is
 question to be treated by itself The
 absolute need of general staff is ad-
 mit.ed by those familiar with military
 matters, and if congress takes action
 looking to an increased army the mat
 ter of 9 general staff should come first.
 Even with the country depending upon volunteer forces the need Of a staff of officers is imperative. Such body of skilled men would be expected 10 havc perfected a system of rules and regE-
 lations and to be in a, position for ac-
 tion in the field at any time. A con- dition Of preparedness during one hun dred years of peace is far more to be desired Llan another crisis that would find us utterly unprepared for action. The appointment Of a general staff would not mean war in the near future, but it would mean that if war should unfortunately come the land and wa.er forces would be under the direction of lId Id1H6u udN al anu LQ11ll6iy O1nCG4 .. When war was declared against Spain everything was at sixes and sevens, and the selection of men to take charge of the various departments of the army work was marked with considerable difficulty in finding just the men need ed. No time was to he lost, and events came so thick and fast that more or c1IT the fault so much of the individuals as it was the fault of the system or lack of system tha5 prevailed. Had a gen eral staff been in control of army mat ters there would have been better and quicker results. It cost us many mil lions of dollars and many lives to learn that we did not know half as much as we ought to have known. The mis- takes Of the war of 113 days should inn press upon congress the necessity for recognizing the army upon differ ent basis and for providing ways and means by which prompt and intelligent action can be taken at a moments notice.
 Congress, in the past, has persist ently turned it's back upon the aDmy and yet, in spite Of obstacles in the way, the little force of twenty-five thousand regulars proved itself a bull wark of strength when the crisis came. The volunteers did as well as volun- teers ever did, but under different reg they would have done even better. The war department investiga- ton is one thing, but the raorganiza- ton of the increased regular army is anC,her thing. They should rot be confounded. They are separate issues. The one is of the past and the other is to be of the future
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

The advertisers of Phoenix show their appreciation of The Republican by filling it so full of attractive announcements that even in it's enlarged form there is not quite as much room for news and miscellaneous reading matter as we could wish. Still, The Republican prints daily more live matter than all the other Phoenix papers combined, and there is much consolation in this interesting fac. The Rep1b- lican's methods of advertising ft- self do not suit some of its con- temporaries, but we have found them to be profitable methods, and must therefore firmly but re- spectfully decline to change them. If it is egotistical for The Republican to advertise itself then what must be said ofthebus- iness men who "Diow their horns" through the medium of this newspaper? It pays to advertise, gentlemen, as witness the growth of The Republican. Only the Slow Pokes and the Has Beens turn up their noses at the up-to- date advertiser.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
THE BEER TAX.

The English brewers pay $60,000,0G0 excise on 5000, 900 barrels of beer, and when the announcement is made that higher taxes will be enacted if the country needs the money the chancellor of the exchequer is greeted with chsers. Tn fact, beer is almost universally rec ognized as a fitting subject for taxa- ton. H. is a luxury, and net without its pernicioEs effects; the product is huge, and the tax is easily collectible a. 8 small cost. With deficit of $112,- GOO, 900 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, any important reduction in taxation is olu5 of the question, and Congressman Dingley on the day the brewers were in session said that ''th9 stamps On telegran2s and cheeks, which are undoubtedly an annoyance, and not a great source Of great revenue, will have to be put up with a while longer
 If any reduction shall be made in the beer tax in our present financial condi- ton it will net be dictated by public policy, enlightened statesmanship, sound political economy, righla princi- pies of taxation or common sense, but at ',he behest of the beer trust lobby.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17

The taxpayers of Phoenix should look at the water and sewerage propo- sition from a business standpoint If good water and good sewerage would result in the rapid growth of the city they should be supplied even at high cost Would these improve menus help the city? We say yes. Show us a thriving, growing town and we will show you that ct has attended to it's municipal needs in the way of an adequate water supply, good sewerage and paved streets. Thsse are civilizing adjuncts. People of means who have dwelt in enterprising eastern communities will not take kind ly to the iGea of nving in a community where the princi- pies of sanitation are ignored If Phoenix is to become Q populous city homesaekers. The cost of the proposed improvements would bear lightly on the taxpayers after a while by reason of the impetus they would give to the growth of the city. It is to be hoped that the taxpayers will not listen to he complaints of the mozsback property owners who stand in the way of pro- gress. This must become a big town and a good town, and these happy conditions will come all the sooner if the present plan to create a good water and sewerage system shall succeed.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17
FEMININE FANCIES.

The minute you tell a secret it is no longer one.
 To confess a fault is to more than half atone for it.
 A telephone bell possesses no music if it is not for you.
 To look prosperous is one thing, to feel so quite another.
 The polonaise and inc overskirt have evidently come to stay.
 White broadcloth IS much used for bridesmaids gowns this season.
 Have you noticed how very polite your servants arc these before Christ mas days?
 Why, oh why, when we are so dread fully poor do the shops display such ar array of bargains?
Arizona republican., 1898-12-17

We are inclined to believe that the outlook for water storage is better now than it ever has been. The people are united in the belief that nothing short of water storage will make the valley permanently prosperous, and the water people are becoming convinced that if a suitable reservoir should be built the canal and reservoir companies would receive sufficient encour- agement from the ranchers to make the investment profitable. The idea that the government will come to the rescue of the valley exists now only in a few minds. It is impossible for the people Of the valley to get some thing for nothing When this. truth be- comes. firmly rooted-and the roots are spreading mo5s satisfactorily-it will not be difficult to put through a plan fha Fill make the Salt River valley the finest agricultural region on the face. of the globe and make Phoenix city of at least 50, ,000 inhabitants.