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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
PARNELL HOME SAVED.
Tammany Hall to Advance Money to
Prevent Foreclosure.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-THE Parnell
homestead in Wicklow County, ireland,
now advertised under foreclosure proceed
ings, will not be sold. Tammany Hall, at
d meeting of the executive committee held
TO-DAY. guaranteed the $4,000 needed TO
When Daniel Talon. Lord Mayor Of
Dublin, and John Z. Redmond NJ P,
came to New York three weeks ago they
announced that $4,000 was needed to res
cue the homestead and the estate from
creditors. OF that amount 5000 was raised
at a mass-meetIng in the Academy of
Music two weeks ago, and the remainder
was assured to-day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Friends of the Forest

The entertainment and dance given by
Pioneer Lodge Of the Friends of the For
est on the last day of last month was
one Of the successes of this active lodge.
The programme was made up of bright
and entertaining numbers. and as for
dances, there were as many as could be
crowded into the space of two hours
Ihe supreme officers paid an official
visit on the night OF the Cd inst. TO Amer
lca Lodge and found il improving in mem
tied Mizpah Lodge. which was found to
be doing well. the membership enthusi-
asuc and energetic Tomorrow night
there will be a visit to Lincoln Lodge. and
on the 2lst there viii be visit to Pioneer
Lodge This lodge will hold an omen
meeting on the 2Sth inst.
1t is expected that by the close of the
current month a new lodge will be insti-
tuted in this CITY
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The Chosen Friends.

On the night of the ID inst. Social Coun-
Gil rendered a reception 10 Supreme Rep
resentative Gibson, and it was a pleasant
affair. which was followed by a choice
collation.. Among the prominent members
present were Past Supreme Councillor Ar
mold. the guest of honor, Past Grand
Councillor Boehm. Grand RECORDER Wal
lis and Grand Treasurer Miss Clara Nc
Donald.
q large and enthusiastic meeting, when
the recent changes in the laws were ex-
planned by Grand Recorder Wallis and
others.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

panied by a number of the grand officers
paid an official visit last Monday TO En-
pire Council. On Tuesday he visited leu
tonia and Germ2nia councils in joint SEES
sion. He has also visited Union Council
at Dutch Flat. Forest Grove Council at
Forest Hill, Placer Council at Auburn
Covenant Council at Georgetown and
Mountain Council at Placerville.
Tomorrow night the grand councillor
and number of grand officers will pay a
visit 10 Paramount Council, in Mission
Masonic Hall, where Home Council will
meet with it. On Tuesday he will go 10
Benicia Council and on Wednesday he
will be with Germania Council
on the night of the 1st inst Pacific
council paid the first of its fraternal Wis
its by going to Washington Council.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

Britannia Lodge No. of the Daughters
of St. George has moved 10 Templar Hall,
in the Pythian Castle. where hereafter
the meetings will be on Monday nights
Last Monday the membership alone cele-
brated its first reunion in the new hall,
after business was over. by jolly good
time Including various games. singing
and literary efforts. Mesdames G.. Null
ner, A. Price. NJ. Jewett and NJ. Corder,
the committee on refreshments. presented
a surprise in the shape Of icecream and
cakes which were appreciated and en-
joyed. The pleasant meeting was brought
to close by all the members claSplnS
hands and singing AUD Lang Syne.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Independent Foresters.

Since Court Yerba Buena gave its
orange party recently it has been doing
a booming business. 1t has now more
than dozen candidates who will enter
the court by initiation next Tuesday
night. A committee consisting Of Messrs.
Avery Beck. Keller. Petroschka, Nevins,
Miller and Meinhardt has been appointed
to arrange for the initiation in the ampli-
fed form. A large attendance of the
membership and of visitors is looked for
on that night.
Several of the local courts are arrang-
ing for social events for the winter sea-
son, including another trolley ride
Companion courts are being organized
by Courts Yerba Buena, Precita and
Diana in this city and by the courts in
Santa Barbara, San Diego, Escondido and
San Pedro.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Old Merchant Dies snddenlr.

Simon Seigel. formerly a prominent
merchant in this. city and residing at SO
Hyde street. died suddenly last evening in
g store AT 9l5 Larkin street. His death is
supposed TO have been the result OF heart
disease. SeigeI left home last evening to
take a walk. When he was in front Of
the store in which he died he became
faint. and stepping inside requested
drink OF water. Before the drink could he
produced the Old man tainted and was
never revived. He was.69 years Of age
and leaves a wife and several children.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Friends of the Golden State

The quarterly social of AIcatraz Circle
OF the Friends of the Golden State. an or
ganization Of which Mrs Gussie Carrigan
is president; Mrs. ]. f Godeau. vice
president. and Mrs. 7. Thornhill is secre-
tary and which is composed of members
who retired from the Companions of the
Forest, Ancient order, given in Washing
ton square Hall recently, was a success
affair was under the direction of ]. r
Godeau. Frederick Koenig, NJ. Harris. A.
Perry and Thomas Thornhill. This circle
Hall in Decemher -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
FRY HAS RESIGNED.
Will Leave the Santa Fe System Ow-
inc to Friction

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Nov. 1.-THE
Journal tomorrow will say: A prominent
broker of New York City. who is high in
the counsels of the railroads, passed
through Kansas City last night en- route
TO New York. He was met at the Union
depot and in conversation stated that
General Manager J. J. Fry Of the Atchi7
rendered his resignation, TO take effect
upon the appointment of his successor.
1t is understood that the resignation Of
Mr. Fry was because of friction with Third
Vice President James NJ. Barr. 1t is not
known who will be named his Successor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Uncle BiIl's Ideas.

The frog that does the most croaking
usually catches the fewest flies.
Some men are fools all the time and
some only when they are in love.
The ambition of some persons is limited
TO carving their way through a good pork
roast.
Many a man has such poor Judgment
that he cannot construct a presentable
air castle.
Most reformers have the idea that the
world would be better if you would divide
your possessions with them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
A Long Look Ahead.

why are the army officers taking their
wives and families 10 the Philippines
Expect to spend the remainder of their
lives there, | suppose. You know they
are going over to wind up the war
Philadelphia North American
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Choppers Friendship Club. .

That the Choppers Friendship Club,
sick benefit branch of the Woodmen OF
the World. IS as its merits are better
known in the order becoming popular IS
evinced by the fact that at every meeting
there is an addition to the membership
roll. Last Friday night five were ad-
mitted by initiation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Life in the West.

Prosecuting Attorney Q'rozen Dog
Your Honor, the Sheriff's bull pup has
gone and chawed up the court Bible
Judge-Well, make the witness kiss the
bull pup, then. We can't adjourn court
for week jest TO hunt up a new Bible
Puck
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
In a Guandarv.

What puzzles me- murmured Chollie,
as he found the other fellow had reached
the house of the adored one ahead of him
and was monOpoliZing her attention
what troubles me is the question wheth-
er l am this evening more of an outlander
or a bore. indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
A Slight Difference.

First Sufferer-Im going to change my
boarding place. The beefsteak Is always
burnt to q cinder
Second Ditto-Come TO our place-it's
rare enough there.-Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
An Explanation,

Doctor-Did your teeth chatter when
you had the chill?
Patfent-No; they were on the table,
Chicago News.
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Decidedly Dangerous.

do you think that germs can be
asked.
Undoubtedly" he replied: dangerous
ones. Love germs. "-Philadelphia North
American.
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Couldn't Helm.

at have called" announced the mendi-
cant, tearfulIy, "to ask you to help me
in my extremity" Impossible" returned
the business man, promptly; I'm not &
chiropodist" -Philadelphi Record.
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nsiderate.

What makes that gentleman's latest
wife so unpopular in his famiIy?" asked
one Utah lady.
She's so thoughtlessr replied the other
She insists on saying my husband in
stead of our husband. washington
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Assaulted a Child.

Lucido Francisco an Italian fisherman.
was arrested by. Sergeant Christianson
and posse last evening and charged at the
California street police station with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
B'ne Birth.

Reports from Tacoma are to the effect
that there is great interest in the order
and its work in that section OF the terri
tory. and that new lodge will soon be
instituted there.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

horrible crime. He is accused Of having
assaulted the 5-year-old daughter Of
Vincenzo Muscarella, a laborer residing
at 3lS Vallejo street about q week ago.
The child is now in a precarious condi-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
Fans and Fans.

Baltimore American.
"It's no wonder, said the sporting
editor, that baseball troubles get such
an airing, considering the number of fans
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

looks up, sees the woman, steps to one
side in a puddle and stands very still until
she has passed. Detroit Free Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
POSTMASTER SHOT TO DEATH.
FILLED WITH BUCKsHOT ny STA
TION AGENT CHANNELL.

Little Town OF GIenwOOd Greatly
Excited over the Horrible HOmi-
cide-Thompson Had Gone 10 the
Train with the Mail When Chan
nell walked Up and shot Him.
COrOner's Jury Says IL Is Murder.
ChanneII to Ne Brought Here.
Mt. Vernon, Ca, March NV. T. Chan
nell this morning at 1850 o'clock, at Glen
wood five miles west of this place, on the
Georgia and Alabama Railroad, shot and
killed w. II. Thompson.
Thompson, who was postmaster at Glen
wood walked out of his store with the
mail pouch and was sitting engaged I'm
conversation with some gentlemen, when
Channel, who is depot agent, came across
from the depot with a double barreled
shot gun approached Thompson and be-
fore the latter could do or say anything
shot him down.
Thompson arose and started to run,
when Channel fred the second time.
Thompson then fell to the ground and died
instantly, having been shot In the heart.
When Channell fired the second time he
made a dash for the woods. but was cap
tured before he had gone more than four
hundred yards. He was held in custody by
several citizens until the coroner arrived
and the inquest was held
Jury Called IL Murder.
The verdict of the coroner's jury was to
the effect that the shooting was wilful
murder
The sheriff and his deputy soon arrived
and brought the prisoner to this place and
put him In jail The jail is old and not
very safe and there will be a strong guard
placed around it until the prisoner can be
sent to Savannah
While the citizens in Glenwood and COM
munlty are very much excited and incens-
ed over the killing, there is no danger
of mob violence.
There has been IN fee:ing existing be-
tween the parties for several months, but
every one thought the old sores had heal-
ed. Eye witnesses say there was no pro-
vocation at ala for the shooting.
Mr.. Thompson was the son OF Mr.. Will
liam Thompson of Spring Hin, this coun-
ty and, besides being from one OF the best
families of the county, was himself
young man of an envlable reputation for
integrity and business qualifications, and
has many friends all over the county.
w. T. Channell who killed him. has
been depot agent al Glenwood for the past
two years II cannot be learned where his
family resides.
The trouble between the two men IS re-
ported to have arisen over Channells wife,
though the details are not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18

into town again. after delightful day
in the fields aud woods of an old-time
Southern plantation, built up under North
ern enterprise.
The sIn shone clear from cloudless
sky. and the weather was as warm as
an early May in Washington. The trees
were sending forth their foliage. but be-
yond a few fruit blossoms, no flowers
were in bloom, the recent cold snap having
killed them.
The President transacted a little busi-
ness and then rested tin dinner. There
was no special event on for the evening,
the general plan of the Presidents outing
being framed with the idea that he shall
retire early.
The exact date of the trip 20 Jekyl ISL
and will depend to some extent on Mrs.
McKinleys health and the weather.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
RESULTS OF REST APPARENT.
Presidents Outing Has Already
brought Much Improvement.

brought Much Improvement.
Thomasville, Ca, March 1.-THE Presi-
dent is beginning to show plainly the good
effects of his outing.
The bloom is once more returning to
his cheeks and the fagged-out appear
ance is vanishing. He is enjoying the
vacation greatly and expresses himself as
delighted with the many pretty drives
around Thomasville.
Invitations continue to pour in from the
surrounding country but are all being de-
clined in pursuance of the purpose to avoid
everything having the aspect of a semi
public function.
The Presidential mail Is growing rapid
", the people being well acquainted now
with Mr.. McKinley's whereabouts. The
statement cannot be made too broad that
Il is the Presidents wish that communi-
cations on business and other matters
be sent 20 Washington where attention
will be given them. the present trip be-
ing solely for play and rest, and not work.
The party remained az Melrose until be-
tween 3 and o'clock, and then drove
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
MAY COME TO a SUDDEN END.
Otis Reports FiIiDInos Are Tired of
Fighting Americans.

Otis Reports FiIiDInos Are Tired of
Fighting Americans.
Washington, March 17-There was much
reticence shown at the war department
with reference TO a cable dispatch from
Gen. Otis, which was regarded as most
important by those who read it as indicat-
ing that hostilities might cease very sud-
denly in the Philippines, and a collapse
of the insurrection come any time.
The reasons for the belief OF Gen. Otis
that a climax might come at any hour
were not stated; but his assumption was
based on the favorable reports he mad
received from various sources that the
Filipinos were tired of war and Agunaldos
leadership
IL Is believed at the war department that
the method which the Americans have
pursued In conducting the fighting, has
done much to convince the Filipinos of
the uselessness of trying to drive out the
United States forces. The fighting has
been of different character from that
TO which they were accustomed when the
Spanish were in possession of Manila.
Gen. Otis cable has caused a great deal
of qualification Ii was sent to the Presi-
dent at Thomasville.
The preparations that have been under
way to send further troops and supplies
to the Philippines have not been curtailed,
however. Light batteries which Gen. Otis
required In the cable OF last night will be
sent as they may be useful in future oper-
ations and in case of disturbances In dis
tant parts of the island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
CANS OF MEAT OFTEN BURST,
Much of 1t Returned to Armour i'm
Spoiled Condition.


Spoiled Condition.
Kansas city, Mo, March 1.-THE army
beef court OF inquiry to-day inspected the
Armour Packing Company from which
more than 100000 pounds Of canned roast
beef was sold to the government during
the recent war, and examined eleven wit
nesses. Nothing sensational was developed.
General Manager Miles said
cold air was the only pre-
servative used by Armour and Co.
His firm had furnished the government
with 100000 puonds Of canned roast beef.
1t was sold to Commissary General
Eagan at Washington and Commissary
Woodruff at New York. Two car loads
were returned from Mobile, and three car
loads from Jacksonville. On its return TO
Kansas City the company found that less
than o9e-half of one per cent was bad
That from Mobile, the witness says, had
never been inspected there The returned
meat was put back into stock and ''poss-
bly, some of it was resold TO the govern
ment
L. T. Rombo swore that in June 1898 he
was In the employ of Armour & Co., can
ming department. He frequently nailed up
cases. Cans would swell up and burst
In reply to a question, witness declared
that some days as much as a third of the
cans prepared were rejected for this and
other reasons.
l.. II. Antone, foreman of the canning
department, denied that Rombo had work.
ed in that department at the time slated.
and that the number of cans rejected
reached the amount alleged by Rombo
At the night session of the board Joseph
G. Mccoy, employed by the state of Kan
sas as live stock inspector at the Kansas
City yards, was called as witness at the
request of Maj. Lee. The substance of
his testimony was that the poorer class
of cattle was taken by the packers for
canning purposes.
AT the request of Maj Lee the court re-
called L. T. Rombo, the witness whose
testimony al the morning session had been
disputed by employees of The Armour com
pany.
The witness testified that he had "been
laid off, by the Armour company about
the middle of January last. He produced
a letter from the superintendent vouching
for his good conduct, honesty and gen
eral character"
In answer to questions by Mai Lee.
Rombo stated that two carloads of canned
beef sold to the government by Armour
were returned some time in May.
What was the character of the returned
meat?" asked Maj Lee.
when the cars were opened many of
the cans were found to have burst. Mag
gots were crawling everywhere. The
stencil was so bad that ammonia had to be
used 10 XIII it, l was employed in un-
,loading cars"
What was done with the cans?"
"The opened ones were taken to the
cooking room. The others to the retorts"
And them"
II do not know. I suppose the good
meat was put on the market again.
Maj. Lee asked the witness If he had
seen government inspectors examine ANY
of the cans or cases
81 never saw any inspection made. We
all helped put on the inspection labels"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
WASHINGTON GETS THE NEWS.
CambOn VIII Exchange the Treaties
on Behalf of spain.

on neh0if of spain.
Washington, March 1.-THE first news
of the signing OF the peace treaty by
the Queen Regent of Spain was conveyed
to Secretary Hay and the officials of the
administration through the exclusive bull
letin of the Associated Press.
The secretary was naturally gratifed at
the action, which now makes It possible
to exchange the Publications. and thus
complete the treaty within the time set
by the treaty itself as the maximum.
Official news of the action at Madrid
was not conveyed TO the state department
before the close OF the department for
the day NJ. Cambon called at the depart
ment about ten minutes 10 o'clock, and
in the absence of Secretary Hay, called
upon Assistant Secretary Hin. He told the
latter that he believed the treaty had been
signed.
II seems now probable that upon the
French ambassador will be conferred the
honor of closing up the task he set about
seven months ago Of bringing two great
nations, then at war 20 a state of peace.
Usually the rule is for nation situated as
is Spain to send special envoy charged
with the special duty of exchanging the
Publications. In this case the wish Of the
United States government win be consult
ed, and there is little doubt in view of the
kindly regard entertained for the ambas-
sador by the President that he win elect
to have NJ. Cambon act for the last time
as the representative of the Spanish gov
ernment and make the exchange.
A good reason also for accepting again
the ambassadors offices in this last func-
ton would be the saving of time.
The signing Of the treaty cannot in any
manner affect the status of the Spanish
prisoners in the hands Of Aguinaldo, for
the United States government is doing
all II can TO secure their release
Contrary to an expectation that seemed
to have obtained credence in some quar-
ters, the signing Of the treaty to-day,
does not involve the immediate discharge
of all the volunteer soldiers. 1t was stated
positively at the state department that
legally the treaty does not go into effect
until the ratihcations have been ex-
changed, and It viii further be necessary
for the President to proclaim II before the
people of the United States, including the
soldiers, can know officially that the war
is over. In all other respects, however,
the state department will treat the war
as at an end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
FIRE AT CoLoRED COLLEGE.
Boys DOrmitOry at Orangeburg
Burned TO the Ground.


Burned TO the Ground.
Charleston, S c., March l7-News
comes from orangeburg that one Of the
boys dormitories and the printing office
at Clahin University CMethodisO were
burned to the ground last night.
About fifty students were roomlng in the
building. The majority of them lost all
they owned. Pallets and cots are impro-
vised in the chapel.
1t was only the good discipline of the
boys of Clafin and the State Colored Col
lege, and the efficient fire department Of
the city. that saved the main building from
conhagration. Several students were pain
fully burned.
Clahin is the Oldest school for colored
youths in this section Of the South. The
State Colored College on the adjoining lot
was in danger for awhile. The loss is
over 5000, and is probably covered by in
eurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
ATTENDED A LENrEN SERVICE.
hut the Pope Sat Behind a Screen
Invisible to All.

London, March 1s-The Rome corre-
spondent Of the Daily News says:
''The Pope was present at the delivery
Of a Lenten discourse by his special
preacher, many cardinals and prelates at
tending, but, in accordance with ancient
custom he sat behind a screen, invisible
TO all
The Rome correspondent OF the Daily
Telegraph says:
"The Pontlff's desire to utilize all his
energies IN efforts of forced vitality. is
frequently followed by a complete COLI
lapse. Such an experience occurred to-
night, when he was carried to his bed by
four men, as the doctor wished TO avoid
the least shock 70 the patient.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-18
PAPERS SAY PORE is WEAK.
Vatican Functionaries, However,
EmphntIcnIIy Deny II.

Rome, March 1.-THE newspapers Fans
fulla and oplnone continue in their re-
ports of the Pope's condition 10 lay stress
upon his weakness.
The vatican functlonaries, however. de-
ny that there is any cause for alarm,
and say that his holiness walks about
in his room and occupied himself to-day
in arranging a small library and some
pictures IN his study.