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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
EASTERN STAR WORK.
Unusual Event in the History OF
Harmony Chapter-Many Can
didates Are Initiated.

Last Friday night there was an unusual
event in the history of Harmony Chap
ter of the Order of the Eastern Star in
its hall in the Native Sons building 1t
was the initiation of sixteen candidates.
among whom were Judge Frank H. ker-
rigan, Hurlburt Fraser, Dr. Bryant or
Stanford Parlor, n. S. c. W; Mr.. and
Mrs. Bauer and Mr.. and Mrs. Knust, in
the presence of more than two hundred
members of the order, including the
worthy grand matron, Mrs. Pierce, As
sociate Grand Patron G. L. Darling and
representatives of all the local parlors
and of Oakleaf and Carita Chapters
across the bay.
The officers with Mrs. Annie NJ: john
son, the worthy matron) who pertorne9
the work were all attired in white, ana
performed the ceremonies IN nlos5 9 81 Su-
liable manner. This chapter. in addition
to this work, balloted for nine candidates
and was presented with two Applications
so that at the next meeting there WIZ WI
be twelve more to take into the peduI-
full mysteries of the degree, three VINO
were TO have been initiated last Friday
being .unavoidably absent; .,-o u,os .,
At the close of the work there was an
invitation to all present to accept Ihs
hospitality of the chapter at a Danquet
In the lower hall OF the bullulhhg, ny &c
had been arranged a large table at the
head of the hall with a number or otnss
ers radiattng from this as the rays oI
the sun. The separate tables were deCoS
rated each with one of the five colors OF
the order-red white. blue, yellow anu
green. and on each there We're CORE
efectric lights were shaded with appro-
pirate colored tissue paper rom Pr Pr
lar to pillar were many streamers OF III III
hons of the five colors, ana al over ILno
room were iunumerable clusters OF now
ers. the most attractive piece pelns al Il
immense bunch of lilies. The menu We 4be
an excellent one and was enjoyed Dy tte
two hundred ladies and gentlemen WIN
| occupied seats at the tables
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BoneIess Wonder.

THEL LYNWOOD is one of the most
remarkable contortionists in the
world. Human boa constructor would
- be the better name for her, as she
ties herself into knots and untIes her-
self as easily as the ordinary mortal
walks The average contoruonlst prices
himself on a back a forward or slde
bend. but Lynwood accomplfshes them all.
when she performs her first feat, walking
through her hands, she actually turns her
arms completely in the sockets AS the
arm turns under one hears little snap
that in the ordinary person would mean
disIocation. but with Ethel Lynwood the
member slips easily and smoothly into
place.
weight 125 pounds, and withal she is one
of the few perfectly proportional and de-
yelOped women. She is fleet or loot, Will
Iowy of figure and with rather SINAI!
head crowned with short brown hair, and
admirably poised on square, DrOad SnOul-
ders that might easily cause tnge or
envy to thrill the heart of many an attn
lete of the Sterner sex.
In one respect she is really built differ
emily from other people. for she has more
loose or floating ribs than the normal IN
dividual, end this is a great advantage In
her worl.. She is a German Jewess, Just
q years old and while she is not strictly
beautiful she has good features and
makes up most effectively.
s'My success" says Miss Lynwood, lis
largely due to constant practice. l had
a natural love for athletic sports of all
kinds inherited from my father, who not
only taught gymnastics in college but
was also Instructor in large turn verein
in Germany. ] was small boned and
loose jointed child, and at an early age
developed a passion for all sorts Of sports.
In this l was encouraged by my father,
six years old I commenced my profess
Sional career.
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go to school? Not day. My mother
taught me at home. and with her other
pupils, when occasion admitted. How did
/ get the name OF Little Egypt? The
Khedive of Egypt gave me that name
because 1 was so little and succeeded so
well in taking off his favorite Egyptian
dance.
Travelled? Well, some. Egypt, through
Syria. London, Paris, Berlin and extern
sively through the Eastern States. No,
l have never been West before. Oh, yes,
l like the Western people.
No, indeed, l did not dance at the
Seeley dinner party upon the table in a
nude state. as reported. I was barefoot,
and danced upon the table for the amuse-
ment Of the guests, in white tights and
gauge dress.
Ever get in jail? Oh, no. of1cers
have often stopped my dance, and I have
been arrested; but they always let me off,
because [ am so little and inoffensive-
looking, l guess.
Il had a proposal from saltwater
Bill the Klondi1e bonanza king, in
Seattle. Really he wanted to marry me,
and said he would give me my weight in
gold. but seemed to be a little surprised
when he found that I weighed 106 pounds,
but said he would stand TO the offer, and
/ may yet take him up, as l am going TO
the Klondike next summer with my COM
DanV"
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NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.
Accrued Armory Rent Bills May Be
Paid-Exempt Members OF
the Guard

The Senate bill appropriating a sum not
TO exceed $50, 000 with which to pay arm
orv rents, armorers' salaries and other
bills which have accrued since the break
ing out of the war with Spain, has passed
both houses of the Legislature and is in
the hands of the Governor. awaiting his
Colonel Macdonald. retired, is a candi-
date for the position of brigadier general
of the Second Brigade. to succeed Gen
eral Warffeld in case there should be a
change.
CAPTAIN Napthaly, on the staff of the
Second Brigade, who was recently grant
ed a leave of absence, has returned and
reported for duty.
Certificates of exemption have been
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The Columbia.

We will have both kinds of opera in
town this week, for our old popular
friends, the Bostonians, open at the Co
lurnbia tomorrow night. Their comic
opera is Rob Roy" written by De
Koven and Smith. an established favorite
in the East, but brand new to us. The
story OF Rob Roy" has more or less to
Go with SCOTS romance of the same
name. The composer is credited with
having caught the local atmosphere and
written some music that is quite as tax
ing If indeed more ambitious, than that
Of Robin Hood. J."
Macdonald viii be the chief Of the Mac
Gregor clan, William LAWN will be the
Young Pretender, Jessie Bartlett Davis
will be the Flora Macdonald, daughter of
the chief of the Clan Donald, and Henry
Clay Barnabee, the juvenile prodigy, VIII
be the provost, MacWheeble. Helen Ber-
tram. who is now the leading soprano
Of the organization, will appear as the
Provost's daughter, and rockingham
will be his henchman, Taminal Mac
Sorlie William Broderick, Josephine
Bartlett and Harry Brown will appear
respectively as Lochiei of Cameron, Cap
tain Ralph Sheridan and Sandy Nc
Sherry.
The Bostonians have long been star
favorites in San Francisco. Their per
formances are clean, musical and attrac-
tice, and even the big opposition OF Mis-
sion street will not keep good audiences.
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Nerves" a farcical three-act comedy
from the French of Les Femmes Ner-
veuses,' by ]. Comyns Carr, will be
played by the stock company of the AL
cazar this week. Feminine nerves are
made the base of excuse of two very pet
ulent dispositions fostered by Mrs. Cap
tain Armatage and her mother, Mrs. Brit
tie. The former. though hardly out of her
honeymoon, with everything to live for,
possesses one of the most disagreeable
dispositions imaginable. The mother is
even worse than her spoiled daughter, and
to the husbands home and life is not
worth the living. What deyilment the
young woman does not invent herself the
old one does, and so on it goes. that two
families are in turmoil all the time and
several servants and others that cross
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The Two

THE Mikado," Gilbert and Sullivan's
most popular satire. will be revived at
the Tivoli this week. The cast will in
clude Anna LIGHTER as Yum-Yum; Annie
Myers as Pitti-Sing; Ida Wyatt as Peep
Bo; Bernice Holmes as Katisha; phil
Branson as the Mikado; Gerald Gerome
as his wandering minstrel son, Nanki-
Poo; Edwin Stevens in his creation Of
Ko-KO; William Pruette as lord nigh
everything else, PoOh-Bah: William
Schuster as Pish-Tush. the noble lord
Kos attendant. During holy week Balfe's
ballad opera, The Bohemian Girl will
be sung.
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granted to Captain L. II. Turner of the
Naval Militia Like certificates have
been granted to V. Stowe and ]. OBJ.
Gum, honorary members of the Second
Division of the Naval Militia.
Lieutenant G. H. Frietas. Company d,
Sixth Infantry. has applied for a certifi-
cate of exemption.
Lieutenant Gum of the Naval Militia,
who was sent East 10 attend a conven-
ton of Naval Militia officers in Phila-
delphfa and who was not heard from for
a long time. has al last written. He is
trying to secure an appointment as cap
tain of one of the United States~trans-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
The Chutes.

At the Chutes Free Theater a remark
ably good bill will be presented this week
Charles Sauvell and his colored quartet
will sing jubilees and Banks of Wa
bashes" and other useful and entertaining
ballads Sherman and Morrfssey, aero
ha tic comedians Will continue TO stand
on each others faces while performing
on the trapeze, and the four Millions, who
are very clever musicians, will vary their
saxonhone auartets William Howarde,
nonoIog1st, though not so good as Dock
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
vors;n Concordia's Election.

The verein Concordia. at a meeting Ils
held "wednesday evening in Norman
Hall. All Bush street. elected the follow
ing oficers: Paul Bail. president; her
man Axt. vice president; Herbert Jaeger
recording secretary; Theodore Reinke'
financial secretary; Edward 7N Mrede' q Iscob
H H01n Christian tan stader and Richard
Koch, trustees; F. z; Lord me 4lhsI e +
PaaeE II LANCE and Frank Schclz, So
ciai committee, and Herman Hainke'
dnnrk aenpr.
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ing in San Francisco BY, was tried yes
terday in Sausalito before Justice j. ;.
Bellrude The hearing of the case occu-
pied the entire day, much of the time be-
ing consumed in securing jury The de-
Tense decided to try each case separately,
and that of All Sen was chosen first. Dis
trict Attorney Hugh J. McIsaac was as
sisted in the prosecution by Attorney j.
w Cochrane of San Rafael. The defense
was conducted by Attorneys A. Silva of
SausaIito and John Quinn of San Fran
cisco. The jury was unable to agree upon
a verdict and was discharged The sec
ond trial of the case was set for next
Wednesday morning.
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alias Charles Sanford, for altering Gov.
eminent notes Rounds is skin game
gambler, and was working the lock game
He had with him several genuine dollar
the or the figures $50 and ''100 cut out
of internal revenue cigar stamps. These
bills were used as dummies with which
to make bets and also to be refunded Tor
good money whenever q. victim threatened
to make trouble for him and his confed-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
sutro Heights Anniversary.

The fourth anniversary of the ihstitu-
ton of Court Sutro Heights of the For
esters of America will be observed by
grand ball to be given next SATURDAY
SSI,ani1r in Native Sons Hall. The COM
mi tts has secured a fine orchestra and
a first class programme of dances mas
been arranged This will be c strictly IN
citation affair. and the hatroom will be
at the disposal of the guests.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
Rosentha! and McLaren

Moritz Rosenthal. the pianist, will give
two farewell recitals at the Grand Opera
House on the afternoons Of April % and
26. The prices will be made popular on
this occasion.
Ian McLaren will shortly lecture In San
Francisco under the direction of S. H.
Friedlander.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
A Fete for Children's Hospital.

The lady managers of the Childrens
Hospital are busy in the preparation of
fete to be held at Golden Gate Hall April
u TO April Is inclusive for the relief of the
hospital Each night an elaborate pro-
gramme will be presented, in which the
best local talent will participate.
Booths will be in position at different
stations in the hall. from which sales for
charity will be made. 1t is intended to re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19

asked l-.fe. Rastus by name. what he
would do if he were in a boat with his
mother and a big watermelon, and the
boat should upset; which he would save
first. his mother or the melon With eyes
gazing at the sand which a restless big
toe was blowing the boy slowly replied:
Il would save my nanny first, kase [
know de Watermelon would float
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ton, received the money and issued the
policy" This was all well so far as the
widows claim went, but it was shown
that back of the knowledge of the com
pany's agent of one accident there was
still another accident of which the agent
knew nothing In fact. the insured had
met with several accidents of which the
defendant had no knowledge. and on the
several receptions the judgment of the
lower court was reversed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19
Little Egypt.

Been married? I should say mott was
the quick, terse but polite answer of
Little Egypt" who is to fill an engage
ment at the Chutes with her company Of
Turks.
IAN Egyptian?" she repeated in answer
to a query. II should say not My
mother was an English governess. Ever
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serve one day as Floral day" and the
interior will be adorned with the nlost
beautiful of flower decorations. every
thing, therefore, points to success, and
the ladies say they will hold one OF me the
most elaborate of charity bazaars ever
given in this city. Mrs. William koni OF
San Mateo has generously donated the
hall, and a handsome sum should be real
lied for the little sufferers at the chill
dren's Hospital.
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The Olympia.

The Olympia has a big card in Sig
Antonio Vargas, the operate singer, who
will appear in selections from light operas
and popular songs. Du Bell the aerial
artist is another, and Querita Vincent is
a great favorite. She has new songs for
this week.
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stader, tells old stories IN a new way:
Ethel Lynwood, the human knot" will
twist and comfort for her last week. Emil
Markeberg will make a balloon ascension
and parachute drop this afternoon, and
next Thursday night the amateur cake
walk will DE repeated.
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Jurv Failed to Agree.

The case of All Sen, one of the five Chi
nese fishermen recently arrested by Con-
stable Greed of Sausalito for illegal fish
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noon, by invitation of Captain Terry, a
large number of the representatives to
the two bodies paid visit to the battle
ship Iowa and were shown all that is of
interest to be seen on board of that grim
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Maccahees Adjourn.

The knights and the Ladies of the Mac
cabees held short sessions in the Lick
House yesterday morning and wound up
the business of each body. In the after
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19

Lew Dockstadter of Primrose and Dock
stadter's American Minstrels was one
day talking to some pickanninies, and
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their path are drawn into the web of do
nestle discord. Two acts are thus taken
up. The last act finds the tables com
pletely turned around for the young Mrs.
Armatage in fit OF temper writes love
note TO a certain. French confectoner. anq
in his apartments by her husband and
mother the real climax is reached, and
when the curtain rings down two very
much penetent women fall into their nus
bands arms vowing that a husband Is q
pleasure as well as a necessity
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19

Confidence Man Indicted.
The United States Grand Jury yester-
day indicted Charles Sanford Rounds,
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Washington Star.
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The Alcaza-.

away during the first week. After that
: they have everything their own way.
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THE ELLIS OPERA SEASON.
Summing Up of This Week and Forecast of Next
BY Ashton Stevens.

~&%~ ~~>~ 800 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-19

R. ELLIS has lived up to his
steepest promises. He has
brought 10 San Francisco a
company thoroughly equipped
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-22

A WONDERFUL CURE OF DIAR-
RHOEA.
A PROMINENT VIRGINIA EDITOR
Had Almost Given Up, but Was
Brought Back to Perfect Health
by Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy.
READ HIS EDITORIAL.
From the Times, Hillstille, Va.
I suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought I was past being
cured. l had spent much time and
money and suffered SO much misery
that l had almost decided to give up
all hopes of recovey and await the re-
suit, but noticing the advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and also some testimo-
malls stating how some wonderful
cures had been wrought by this rene
dy, decided to try it. After taking a
few doses I was entirely we'll of that
trouble, and I wish to say further to
my readers and fellow sufferers that
am hale and hearty man today and
feel as we'll as l ever did in my life
o. r. Moore. Sold by all dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., Ltd, agents for H. L.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-22
A SEMI-JUBILEE.

This year is the semi-jubilee of The
Mission to Lepers in India and the
East" which, with an annual income
Of $500, to a large extent supports
1000 lepers. It's head Office is at Exet-
er Hall, London, and the Mission has
at different places, 1900 Christian
lepers connected with it. But for
every leper aided by the Mission. a
London contemporary says, 100 remain
uncared for
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Stage Line.
HENRY BRYANT, Prop.

The stage for Kaneohe, Heeia, Wal
cane, and Kucloa, will leave Postoface,
Bethel street side at 9 a. m. On Mon
lay, Wednesday and Friday, calling
or passengers and packages at Love
foy e Co.'s, No. 10, Nuuanu street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-22

WORK AMONG THE JAPANESE
Report of Rev. o. II. Gulick. super
intendent:
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A Model Plant is not complete with
out Electric Power, thus dispensing
with small engines.
Why not generate your power from
one CENTRAL station? One gener-
ator can furnish power to your Pump,
Centrifugals, Elevators, Flows. Rail
ways and HOSTS; also, furnish light
and power for a radius of from IS t.
80 miles.
Electric Power being used, saves the
labor Of hauling coal in your field, also
water, and does away with high priced
engineers, and only have one engine to
look after in your mill.
Where water power is available it
costs nothing to generate Electric
Power.
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COM
PANY is now ready to furnish Electric
Plants and Generators of all descrip-
tions at short notice, and also has on
hand large stock of Wire, Chande-
Tiers and Electrical Goods
All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also, at
tention is given TO House and Marine
Wiring.
THEO. HOFFMAN, Manager.
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MAJ u

Rev. NJ. Tsuji, Paia and Hamakuapo-
ko; Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Tanaka, Spreck-
elsville; Mr.. G. Egami, Waihee and
Waikiki.
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HAWAII.

Rev. and Mrs. S. T. Uyeda. pastor
Hilo; Mr.. and Mrs. d. Sasakura, Pa
paikou; Mr.. and Mrs. s. Sokabe. Homo
mu: Mr.. and Mrs. S. Kanda, Kohala.
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OAHU.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Okumura and Mr..
K. Ishida, Honolulu; Mr.. NJ. Jingu,
Eva.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK ~

James b. Hoge. jr.. President; uSr1GD
McMicken, Vice President; Legteg t4!1qE
isr pii. E fsInsuf B. A. as
rice McMicken (Struve, Allen. H45931e4s
McMicken, attorneys-at-lawl, "a q -
son (Simpson Logging Co., 6heitcnA ylt9
pand Schmitz (HamIn & Schmin Hq93
ali the principal cities Of the Unite4 41o3
and Europe. Drafts and Lettere ~ Ct41<5
issued on all the principal points = liz
Honolulu, China and Japan. Aceo04U ~
banks corporations and individe11 ~
1icfted N III ID 429
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State Of Washington for King County
IN vs. RIpe Star Navipst,an '9 ra,1 nam
a Corporation. Defendant. No. q. co.
Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been duly appointed receiver
Of the Blue Star Navigation Company, a
Corporation, defendant herein, by the
above entitled court, and all persons hav-
bv notified 10 PRESENT the sa1ae d mIv vars-
fed to the undersigned at his office, rooms
65-5S Halter Building, Seattle. Washington,
within six months from this date, or the
same will be forever barred.
Dated the 18th day of November, 1893.
MARSTON TTBBHT6,
Receiver Blue Star Navigation Company,
a Corporation.
Charles e. Patterson. Attorney for Re-
ceiver.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Printing Company, dong business as
printers and publishers, is this day dis
solved, John J. Knoff retiring. All debts
due said Arm are due and payable to
Lovett M. Wood, who succeeds to the
business, and will pay all just claims
against said Century Printing Company.
LOvETT M. WOOD,
JOHN j. KNOFF.
Seattle. Wn.. Dec. LIST, 1899. (Copy.)