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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
WAR VETERANS
EXERCISES ON
MEMORIAL DAY
The Programme of the
Grand Army.
RITES AT SOLDIERS GRAVES
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO BE A
PARADE FEATURE.
The Members of the Woman's Relief
Corps to Assist-Ceremony at
the Odd Fellows and Pre-
sidio Cemeteries.
RITES AT SOLDIERS GRAVES
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO BE A
PARADE FEATURE.

The general committee that has charge
of the preparations by the posts Of the
Grand Army of the Republic for the OBJ
servance of Memorial day on the Goth
inst. has completed the programme for
the day.
The posts that are to participate are:
Lincoln Post, George Robinson, comman-
der; James A Garfield Post. General E.
S. Salomon. commander Liberty Post,
James Mcdonald, commander; Colonel
Cass Post, A. B. Donnelly, commander,
and General George G. Meade Post, W. G.
Howe, acting commander.
There will be in the parade the colored
troops now stationed at the Preside;
possibly the Signal Corps of the Second
Brigade, Captain Leslie E. Hewes, COM
manding; the San FRANCISCO division OF
the Naval Militia, which will turn out as
three sections of artillery with Hotch-
kiss guns and one section as lnIantry. l;r:y
sion of the Naval Militia. A feature OF
the parade this year will be the turn
out of school children from every schooi cd
of Marshals MiehIing and Stahl, and VINO
will form on New Montgomery street in
front Of the Palace Hotel, OF. - - hos the oh
servance of the day in charge has for It's
chairman W. W. Stone, for secretary
]. c. Bolles. The chairman of the sub
committees are Parade, General E. S.
Solomon; programme, Charles Edelman;
transportation A. B. Donnelly; decora-
ton, W. H. Wharf; finance, James Nc
Donald and printing, T. c. Masteller.
The grand marshal is John A. White
side, and president of the day Charles
Edelman.
After the parade there will be the ex-
ercises at the Grand Army plat in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, where the following
programme will be carried out:
Music by the band Introductory remarks by
Charles Edelman, president of the day; invo-
cation, Rev. Charles E. Locke; hymn. by
choir; Gettysburg address by Comrade Harris;
memorial ode by the pupils of the public
schools; original poem. w. w. Stone; musical
selections; oration x-Representative James G.
Mcguire; dirge, by the band; strewing the
graves of departed comrades. parting salute
by the firing party of Lincoln Post; "Ameri-
ca" by the school children, the audience join
ing; benediction; taps.
The ladies who are members of the sew
eral Relief Corps will be in the basement
of B'ne Birth Hall on the 29th and the
morning of the 30th to receive contribu-
tions of flowers and arrange them in
punches and also make wreaths of ever
greens. They will have charge of the
flags. In this work they will be assisted
by the members of the Ladies of the
Grand Army. The Park Commissioners
have promised to donate quantity of cut
flowers and contributions have been Of
fered from number of persons who have
large gardens.
George H. Thomas Post will not join in
the general celebration of the day, but
will as in the past, hold memorial SER
vices at the Preside Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
SYSTEMATIC STREET REPAIRING.

IHAT appears to be a good solution Of the
\N| problem Of street repairing is contributed to
the current number of the Merchants AsSo-
ciation Review by L. NJ King, superintendent OF the
association The proposal is that the city be divided
into districts for street repair work. and that the work
in each district be carried on continuously Mr.. King
says;
Suppose that instead OF the present uncertain
method of repairing Streets the city divided into
districts, each containing, say, one mile OF basalt
block or cobble pavement and that to each district
were assigned man who would be made responsible
for putting his district in repair and keeping it in
pair thereafter Each man would work continually
in his respective district He would first go the
district gradually repairing the holes and after
ward turn his attention to the minor holes and de-
pressions and replacing badly worn blocks
To place his district in repair would at first take
time probably six months year in some parts OF
the city, but once in repair it would be comparatively
easy to keep it in that condition. provided he was
santly at work there. small supply of sand gravel
and few paving blocks would have to be kept at
some place in each district
The advantages to be expected from such a system
that street repair work would be carried on upon
all cobbe or basalt paved streets simultaneously
immediate attention would be given to complaints
and special repairs made at once; the yearly amount
OF money required for street repairs could be more
accurately calculated for the levy, and the street
repair force would be a permanent body of wortnen
who would soon acquire skill and efficiency in the
business
The suggestion merits the careful attention of the
municipal authorities. 1t is full time some adequate
system of street repairing was adopted and put into
operation.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

DR.. II. F. Buchanan Of Chicago is a
guest at the Palace.
Fred A. Thayer, an attorney Of Chicago,
is registered at the Palace.
c. C. Clark, a San Andreas mine owner,
is a late arrival at the Lick.
J. P. Woodbury. and w. T. Smith, two
mining men of Carson City, New, are at
the Palace.
J. D. Stubbs. third vice president of the
Southern Pacific, left last night for New
York, where he will meet the Misses
Stubbs who are to return from Europe
in about ten days. Mr.. Stubs expects
to be away for three weeks.
Edwin Hay, past grand exalted ruler of
the Elks, who has been in this city for
several weeks on fraternal visit to the
local lodge, left last evening for New
Orleans. He goes there to confer with
the directors of the Mardi Gras car
nival and obtain information for use in
the peace celebration to be held in Wash
ington, D. c., next June Mr.. Hay is at
the head of the commission appointed to
make arrangements for the affair, which
will be carried out on an elaborate scale
w. e. Borah, one of the leading attor-
neys of Boise City, Idaho, is guest at
the Lick. Mr.. Borah is the attorney for
the State in the case of Jack Davis
versus Sheriff Burke, popularity known as
the Diamond Field Jack" case. Davis
was sentenced to be hanged for the kill
ling of two men in Cassiar County, but
two of his friends afterward swore that
they had done the killing; The case is on
appeal before the Circuit Court and in
wolves the holding of the prisoner on the
information law" instead of by indict-
ment. Mr.. Borah, who has had charge
of the prosecution from the beginning of
the trial, is confident that Davis will ulti-
mately hang, and claims that the two
men who confessed to the murder, out OF
which sensational story was recently
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
UNSATlSFIED BOSTON.

q LIHOUGH the present tariff was drawn up by
I \ a committee presided over by New England
man, Mr. Dingley, and was revised by Sen
ate committee presided over by another New Eng
lander Senator Aldrich, and designed to give
New England interests at least as much protection
was accorded to those of any other section OF the
Union, Boston is not satisfied There comes from
her people demand for repeal OF the duty on
hides.
1t is not freetraders who have started the demand,
but the New England Shoe and Leather Association,
and the Boston Journal declares New England pro-
tectionsts will pretty solidy sympathze with them"
1t is said determined effort will be made at the
coming session OF Congress to bring about repeal
Of the duty. The argument OF the opponents of the
duty IS that hides by product and that duty
upon them not necessary for the protection of the
cattle industry. 1t that ground the fight was
made against the hide duty when first proposed, and
the new movement merely revives the old con-
troversy
From New England standpoint the repeal is Of
much to be desired. Comparatively few hides
produced in that section and great many shoes
manufactured there In fact the output OF boots
and shoes is large that and increasing
export trade is carried on in the business Thus the
manufacturers wish cheap raw materials, and from
their point OF view there is nothing to justify the hide
OF one section is opposed to the local interest of
another.
1t is not likely, however, that Congress will give
much heed to the demand for the repeal Of the duty
1t was not placed upon the tariff until after full and
fair consideration OF the interests OF all parts OF the
Union. American material is as much entitled to
protection American manufactured goods No
better argument be given for protecting the shoe
industry OF Boston than for protecting the cattle in
dustry OF the West That view Of the subject was
taken by the Congress that enacted the tariff and il
is fairly certain that il attempt is made to ma
erialy change any of the schedules there will arise
demand for wholesale revision, and general tariff
debate will be precipitated
The Journal itself comedies that while the tariff in
jures New England industry in point that injury
is unbalanced hundred times by benefits which the
tariff bestowed Such being the case it is to be
hoped the shoe and leather will not be encour-
aged in trying to bring about change in it. This
country will not be in a mood for further tariff
tnkering for many year to come.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Remembered His Friends.

The will of Charles valiant, who died
on the 18th inst, was filed for probate
yesterday. Decedent's estate consists OF
money in bank and a half interest in a
Powell street saloon, value unknown. The
testator cuts his sister, Amelie Molitor, off
with a $40 bequest and gives each of her
children the nominal sum of 81 Joseph
GUARD, a friend, is devised the interest
an the saloon and the residue goes to the
testator's partner. Jules Secchi.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Burr Was Hurt.

John c. Burr filed suit against the Mar
ket-street Railway Company to recover
$4,000 damages for personal injuries. Plain
tiff alleges that on November last he
was assaulted by an employee on one of
defendants cars and struck on the head
with an iron bar; hence the suit.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
MRS. winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success. It soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie. reg
ulates the Bowels and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoeas whether arising from teething or
other causes For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs
slows Soothing Syrup, 25c a bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Tn +be Divorce Court.

Henry Bentley has sued Honora Bent
lev for a divorce. alleging desertion as a
cause of complaint. Lydia White has
been granted a divorce from Andrew
White on the ground of failure to pro.
vide. Genevieve Arnold asks for a divorce
from Charles Arnold on the ground
cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

Colurnbia-"on on"
Grand Opera House "Pinafore' and "Cavsera Rusti-
cana"
Orpheum-Vaudevile ~
Alcazar-"His japanese Wife,
Ttvoli-"Orpheus aad Eurydice'
Theater-Vaudevtle every afternoon
and evening.
Olympia-Corner Mason streets-speciates.
Co., Market street. Eghth-Bat-
tie OF Manila Bay.
Sutro Baths-Swimming Races, etc
Jose-Sunday, May n
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Kerr Will Do Brooks Work.

Federal Quarantine officer S. d. Brooks
notified Naval officer Irish yesterday that
]. w. Kerr, assistant surgeon at the
United States Marine Hospital, had been
authorized to sign certificates of pratiuue
Tor vessels from foreign ports.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

HOTEL, DEL, CoRoNADo-Take advantage
~ the round-trip tickets. Now only $50 by
steamship including fifteen days board, at
sotaI. longer stay 81 50 per day. Apply at
Nv Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

A Nihilist who went to Siberia to
rescue his father from prison writes
up his thrilling experience and pub
fishes thu photographs he took, in
next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-C. f. Weber of
San Francisco is at the Normandie. A c.
Johns and wife, w. Lionel Roberts, Bart
lett Doe, Mrs. LorenZ B. Doe, William j.
Dutton of San Francisco are at the Fifth
Avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Cal glace fruit SOC per lb at Townsend'A

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
AUCTION SALES.

BY Sullivan s. Dovle-Ths day, at Il a. m at 200 Valencia
St, Horses.
BY Baldwin Howel-Thursday. May 25 at L o'clock Real
Estate. 10 Montgomery street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
CALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 1S--G. w. Dixon
of San Francisco is at the Arlington.
William C. Bergamon of San Francisco
is at Wizards.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

The largest ship afloat is the Potosi. Her
gross tonnage is 4O27.
ON A TRANSPORT-E. S., City. To
obtain a position as cabin boy on one of
the transports bound for Manila apply
to the captain of the vessel A man does
not have to join the army in order to Sc
cure position on a transport.
FLOWER vENDORS-J. F. J., City If
you are of the opinion that the flower
vendors you mention are a nuisance you
can make complaint to the authorities
and have the nuisance abated # the au-
thorities deem the vendors such a nuiS-
ance as you claim they are.
A CALL-Z. Y. X, City. The fact that
Mrs. B. gives a reception and Mrs. G,
who has been invited, attends does not re-
lieve Mrs. C. of the obligation of a call
she owes Mrs. B. and which should have
been made previous to the reception. The
attendance at the reception does not take
place of the call.
ON A TRAINING SHIP-Subscriber,
City. AS you do not say who your boy
thing about him, this department cannot
tell you "if my boy can be put on train
ing ship" You had better make your ap-
plication to the commanding officer of the
Independence at Mare Island.
REPRESENTATIVES, o. S.. CITY.
The representatives in the Congress of
the United States number 365 divided as
follows: One hundred and eighty-three
Republicans. 1853 Democrats. Populists
and 2 silverites. The population of the
United States was estimated on the 1st Of
last January at 77,S03 231. which gives a
representative to every 215,5H persons
ETIQUETTE-S. S., Cal. After the mar
riage of couple by a minister, the min
lister will congratulate the newly made
couple and each can thank him. The mat
ter of the payment of his fee should be
left for the best man to attend to- 1t IS
customary for the bride to make a pres
ent within the limit of her means, to her
bridesmaid or bridesmaids, in token of ap-
probation of the service rendered during
the marriage ceremony.
Special excursion to Ukiah and return
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
Admitted to Practice.

United States Attorney Coombs was ad-
mitted yesterday as practitioner in the
United States Circuit Court.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

Green City physician has discovered the elixir
OF eternal life in a goat. 1t always was matter of
common belief that goat could project his perfume
into the future for generation at least
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

c. P. Huntington in criticizing open letter of
condemnation by Senator John J, Boyce, says he is
not inclined to hold the State legislator responsible
even for his own utterances. Nobody would expect
Coils to do after the of the Backstock re-
port exposed. There is very serious doubt that
Huntington knows that he has replied to Boyce
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

Dom Paul may derive some credit from the dis
covery of another British plot overthrow his re-
public, and may receive a vote of thanks from his
people, but it is safe to say he will not get another
letter from the Kaiser. William has had several sec
ond thoughts since the first one
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

Special excursion to Ukiah and return
Sunday. May q. Four hours in Ukiah.
Only g.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

LARGEST SHIP-D w. E., Grofton
The largest ship afloat is the Potosi. Her
gross tonnage is 1927.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

Ex-Governor Boutwell, of Massachusetts says he
will bring back the volunteer American armies from
the Philippines by vote of the people. The ex-
Governor had better hasten the vote or the climate
o. our new possessions will register claim of death
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

The people of Santa Barbara have been saved
Uncle Coils says he has no fault to find with them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-07
DIDN'T HIT mob TOOMBS
How a Big Georgia Politician Unwittingly
Saved His Own Life.
From he Atlanta Contribution.

From he Atlanta Contribution.
Don Balm gave me a new Toombs story yes
terday. call 1t new because 1t has never been
printed.
One night. when the Legislature was In SEES
zion. the old Markham House was crowded
with statesmen and loungers. Con. Toom bs
was there. Something had gone wrong at the
Capitol and he was mad. As usual. he took no
pains to conceal his sentiments
When Balm entered the hotel he found the
General talking e1citedly with a crowd around
him. Toombs objected to something said or
done in the Legislature and proceeded to
talEsr was perfectly reckless. He threw Te OF
brilliant epigrams. epithets and outbursts Of
R19hani GroS until he amost f1uaed vocHRo
loungers listened and laughed They enjoyed
i tremendously and looked at the politicians
Among those present was member from n
middle Georgia county, H. was, giant in
He wac. not IN good humor, and Toombs irrI-
tated him. Finally he resented the Generals
e sa s ssqa too yS"5 tall dnd
rcPssHIt your statement III hi y9T; o,.
General. Toombs. in his fearless way. wa.
about to say something when several OF his
Il was Just about to hit him." remark ed the
legislator
Just then very small delicate looking man,
with pale facc and mild blue eyes. walked up
to the big politician.
Yes said the little man quietly. Il saw
that you were about to hit him. That's why
came up
IL don't understand" ,rcplied the other,
stsMSk GSGaqss Ta foS to s You If
through the heart -
Saying his he tapped his hip pocket
lna tail legislator in some confusion said
somothing APOLOGIZE and explanatory and
remHmhered ali engagement esew here
. That little man. said Balm in conclusion
was Cot John s. Hart. one Of the hravest
cavalry officers in the Confederate service He
was afraid of nothing, and h" meant just what
had struck TOOmbs "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-07
INeERsoLL's METHODIST FRIEND.
A story vouched For by Woman Resident
of Pennsylvania.
From the bradford Ereninp Star.


From he bradford Er.ninp Star.
The Incident was related by a Bradford lady
who requested that her name be not mem
toned in connection with 1t.
" IL was In Pittsburg." she said. believe
In the Library Hall. where first heard Col.
lngersoll speak There was q large audience
gathered there. among them being clergymen
and the cream OF professional life OF the city.
Col. lngersol's speech was magnificent from
an orntorical standpoint. but his attack on re-
lgion and the Bible was basphemous. How
ever the mans powers as an orator and as an
actor made deep impression on his hearers
and seemed to affect one man In particular,
tho Rev. Alexander Clark. pastor OF tho Metho-
dist church. which every one in Pittsburg knew
as tho Old Home.
>" At the conclusion OF the lecture Col. Inger-
soil was backing from the stage In his pecu-
liarly graceful manner. when the Rev MIR.
Clark bounded to the forum and asked to be
introduced to the speaker. This formally hav-
ing been gone through. tho minister and the
aGnostic casped hands the minister With
his own. well rememb Der the pleasant, hearty,
honest manner in which the great lngorsoll
grnsped the hand OF that good min lister. whose
lame as Christian OF the real Kind was known
th.rr32p:h opt rttshurg; =.
hand in his, held il tightly while he lifted his
eyes toward heaven and prayed, in fervcnt
manner that tou would direct the wonderful
talents OF this man in another ana a better
sphcre His prayer was not long one, but it
was from the heart and had its effect upon In
Eerso! The. great agnostic, booking tho good
Christian in the eyes. thanked him most heart
~ lQr his kindness. and solcmrly added that
MIR, Clark was the first Christian minister that
had ever wished him gndSiecd. He then left
the platform and the audience slowly filed out
Of the building.
The sequel, though. shows Ingersoll as he
was II brought out the great manhood OF the
agnostic. Rev. Alexander Clark went West |
am not sure to what state he emigrated, but |
believe it was Missouri. and there he became
~ lie was at hotel, aud the Governor of the
state. who had known him many years. had
him removed to his home. Dir. Clark grew
worse and was threatened with death.
The news, came East. and lngcrson heard
and Immediately went West as Quietly
AS possible and was at the bedside Of the
Christian minister and until the death OF Mr..
Clark. was almost constantly in attendance
upon him. When Mr. Clark dicd. lngersoll
took charge Of the remains and brought them
East to New Castle whore they were buried.
At tho funeral after the officiating clergyman
had concluded his sermon the agnostic de-
liyered an address touching upon the grand
life and character of the dead man which
moved his hearers TO tears. 1t was one OF his
best efforts and was from the heart"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-07
The Right of Asylum.

TIL" recent invasion OF our legation mt
Port M Prince by IIaytian police was re-
loved Of immediate seriousness by the
prompt action Of President SANS Govern
ment, but apparently it should be made the
subject Of formal apology.
According to the account. one Dr. VIvIER
said to be n citizen of Hayti. charged with
being implicated in plot for the overthrow
of the Government, sought refuge at our
legation, followed SO closely by police
officers that he entered the doors already
in their clutches, and was then forrlhly
taken out. Whatever the exact fncts. the
case was SO clearly one OF violating tho
legation that Minister POWELL entered n
protest, demanding the release OF the pris-
oner, who was therrupon set Mt liberty and
then rcdntercd the legation, where several
other refugees had found shelter.
Ordinarily Of late years our Government
has been disposed to discourage the grant
ing Of asylum to fugitivcs from Justice
whether ordinary criminals or persons
charged with political offences. The in
structions to our diplomatic agents, printed
in 1885, fully explain this:
"In some countries where frequent insurrcctlons
exists the practice OF exerritorial asylum has be.
come so firmly established that It ia often invoked
by unsuccessful insurgents and is practically recog-
niLed by the local Government To the extent even of
respecting the premiseS Of the consulate in which
such fugitives may take refuge. This Government
does not sanction the uaage, and enjoins upon its
representatives In such countries the avoidance OF
all preteHts for It's exercise. While indisposed to
direct is agents to deny temporary shelter to any
person whose life may be threatened by mob vio-
lenCe It deems It proper to instruct its representa-
tives that 1t will not counteGance them in any at
tempt to knowingly harbor offenders against the
laws from the pursuit OF the Legitimate agents of
Justice"
While the general principles just laid
down still hold good, our representatives
in the republics to the south of us have
sometimes granted the right Of asylum, in
their discretion, subject to revision by tho
Government and to the surrender of the
fugitivrs, if that course seems advisable
TIL" immediate matter, however in the
present case Is to see that proper apOl-
oCy and redress IRE secured for tho viola
tion Of the legation.