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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-20
PATRIARCHS AND
REREKAHS DRILL

Weather conditions that did not deter
the Odd Fellows in the morning from
giving ore of the finest parades ever seen
in this city could not keep the crowds
away last night from Mechanics Pa
vilion, where the great central floor
space had been cleared for the competi-
tive and exhibition drill Of the Patri-
archs Militant and Rebekahs.
Notwithstanding that the disagreeable
drizzle augured poorly for big audience,
there seemed to be a general feeling in
the air that only those that went early
would find seats This feeling was the
correct one. Larkin street, in front of
the big pavilion, was jammed with
humanity at o'clock, and half an hour
later, the doors having been opened
meanwhile, not a seat in the vast in
terior-and seats had been provided
around the four sides of the drill floor
and in the galleries for 5000 people-was
to be had. Still the crowds kept pouring
in until there was a perfect jam in the
broad rear aisles, where, people being un-
able to see the drill square, moved about
vainly In efforts to get a view. Scores of
| policemen were kept busy keeping the
vast audience from crowding over into
the space reserved for the drill teams.
The lighting and decoration Of the vast
| interior were superb and, when the drill
teams of the Patriarchs Militant and
| Rebekahs were marched out onto the
| floor shortly after s o'clock for inspec-
ton, the scene was SO magnificent that
| the great audience involuntarily burst
into prolonged applause. To the band of
the Sacramento Patriarchs Militant and
its soldierly looking drum major was
given the honor of furnishing the music
for the evening.
After inspection and review and the
| dismissal, the drill team Of Canton Sac
ramento No. l, eighteen men, Captain w.
E. Bowman commanding Lieutenant 7
c. Ing Jr., and Ensign George Book,
marched onto the floor to go through the
evolutions Of the competitive sword and
| field drill Major Charles Jansen, c. N.
c., inspector of the second brigade, Major
T. ]. Cunningham, First California
Volunteers, and Captain T. w. Sparrowe,
Company G, First California Volunteers
acted as judges.
From the first word of command and
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hour need Of applause that was not
stinted. And when they had concluded
and presented themselves for inspection
IT was utterly impossible for the non-mili-
tary audience to pick the winner. The
judges handed in their decision late in
day
After the competition the drill corps of
San Francisco Canton No 5, Captain G.
H Kohrnbeck commanding, Lieutenant
Eugene Bracket and Ensign H. w. Mo-
well, marched onto the floor and gave
And then the Rebekahs The big audi
ence had been waiting for them all the
evening. The drill corps of Stockton, San
Jose and San Francisco were on the pro-
gramme for prize exhibitions, and when
the nine blue and gold clad members Of
o'clock, headed by Captain Florence
Lewis and Lieutenant Florence Barthell,
the applause was deafening. The corps
was small one, but 1t made up for lack
of numbers in grace Of movement, and
undoubtedly won a warm place in the
hearts Of the audience
The stunning-looking Stockton corps of
Rebekahs, this time minus the diminutive
full dress mascot, were received with a
salvO Of cheers. And they deserved it.
! 1t would be hard to find a more jaunty-
| looking set of young womanhood. Even
them in the drill, had to look carefully to
their laurels. They did the drill splen-
didly, both of them, and added that Zest
that only lovely feminintty can to an
evenings entertainment.
The Stockton Rebekahs were officered
lieutenant Clara Breitenbacher, and en-
sign, Eva Harvey, San Francisco's Of
flcers are: Captain Allie Parker; lieuten-
ant, Ella Campbell; ensign, Winnie Dowle.
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CELEBRATE A
VICTORY OVER
BRITISH ARMY
Sons of the Revolution
at a Banquet.

The anniversary of the battle of York
town and the surrender of the British
army under Lord CORVALLIS was cele-
brated last night by the California So
ciety of the Sons of the American Revo-
luton by a banquet in the maple room
of the Palace Hotel. About three hun
dred ladies and gentlemen, including the
members of the society and invited
guests, enjoyed a delicious menu served
with an accompaniment of patriotic
music, vocal and instrumental, by
Fensters Hungarian Orchestra and the
Temple Quartet. The musical pro-
gramme opened with America" and clos
ed with 1.-The Star-Spangled Banner,
every selection being encored.
Horace Davis, president of the society.
sat at the head of the table with Ben
jamin Ide Wheeler, president of the Uni
versity of California, at his right and
Rev D. Claiborne Garrett at his left.
Major General Shafter represented the
army
When coffee had been served President
Davis made a short address, at the con-
clusion of which he introduced Byron
Mauzy as toastmaster. The principal
speakers of the evening were: Benjamin
Ide Wheeler, Rev. D. Claiborne Garrett
who responded to the toast, The New
Patriotism" and William H. Jordan,
Junior vice president of the society, who
responded to the toast, Our Country
1t was nearly midnight when the assem-
blage adjourned.
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VALUABLE HAUL MADE
IN A LODGING HOUSE
Burglar Breaks Into a Room and
Steals Three Hundred and
Fifty Dollars.

The police are investigating the mysteri-
Gus burglary which was committed
Wednesday morning in a lodging-house at
IA Turk street. Shortly after o'clock
Mrs. Anderson, the proprietress, after Sc
curely locking her apartments, left the
house to do some shopping On her re-
turn about an hour later she was astound-
ed to find that some one had entered her
apartments during her absence and got
away with three hundred and fifty dol
lars in gold. The money was in a secret
drawer in an old-fashioned rocking-chair.
The thief forced open the door of the
apartments with a jimmy which was
found in the hallway. Mrs. Anderson at
once reported her loss to Chief Lees, who
detailed Policemen Coleman and Magee
on the case After investigation they be-
came convinced that the thief knew where
the money was hidden and waited his op-
portunity to steal 1t.
Last night Mrs. Anderson visited police
Headquarters and personally pleaded with
the head of the department to recover the
world She strongly suspects one of her
lodgers, but for lack of evidence against
him the police hesitated taking him into
CUSTODY.
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CONCERT IN LIEU
OF THE PICNIC

In view of the moisture of yesterday it
became apparent that the grounds at El
Campo would not be in condition to-day
for picnic, so a meeting of the executive
committee was held yesterday afternoon
and it was decided to call the picnic off.
In lieu thereof it was decided to have a
concert this afternoon In Mechanics Pa
vilion, and in addition to have the games
and races which had been arranged for
the picnic grounds. These will include the
following:
Shooting gallery-Committee, Brother Black
ana Sister McCollister; for Patriarch MiHtant
best score out of three shots; for Patriarch
Militant. second best score ost Of three shots;
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ODD FELLOWS DEF1ED WEATHER

for full half hour afterward the men
work-at least, it seemed that way to the
spectators, who hardly finished applaud
ing one difficult evolution before they felt
at all points was simply marvellous and
there We're many freely ventured opinions
tnat the team of Ridgeley Canton No. 10
a prize, would find it difficult to beat the
performance
Before the applause for the Sacrament
marched on. presentine f fine annearances
Taptaln w. Bruce was in command, with
Ileutenant George Hudson and Ensign
at its work, receiving for the next half
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for Rebekah, best score out of three shots: for
Reoekah, second best score out of three shots.
Bowllng alley-Committee, Brother Roy Dan
leis ana Sister Joost; for gentleman, best score
OF three throws; for lady. second best score out
of three throws.
Ring toss-Committee, Brother Ashworth and
score out of three throws; for gentleman
second best score out of three throws; for
second best score out of three throws
Bean bag throw-Committee, Brother Perry
ana Sister Hall; for gentleman, best throw out
or three throws; for lady, best throw out of
three throws; for lady. second best throw out
Of three throws.
Puppet gallery-Committee Brother Foster
ana Sister Hawley; for Odd Fellows best
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to pass a given point and there was no
foot of the way that something original
in formation, color and decoration did not
burst on the eye of the delighted spec
tators. Plumes of purple and red and
white tossed in the whistling breeze
graceful ferns were arched over carriages
and other conveyances, floats were many
and artistic, banners were as many as
marching men and the stars and stripes
fluttered from every hand and streamed
from every buttonhole.
Every lodge in the city and from all the
surrounding country was represented.
There were Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
from Marin and San Jose, and Rebekahs
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Like a beehive-although we are very
busy we can attend to you: but do not
delay, please, as all genuine grades OF
underwear are liable to advance in price.
To-day we can supply you at old rates,
or little less, but cannot speak for the
future. Buy at once and secure yourself
against any advance in the price.
Beamish's, 209 Montgomery street, Russ
House block.
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SPANISH FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

Your boys and girls can learn Spanish
easily. 1t will be valuable to them in the
future. They ought to learn it now A
conversation class in easy Spanish begins
next Saturday at 10:3O a. IL. Age limited
from 10 to 16. This lesson free if you come
with them. They learn Spanish as they
did English, easily and naturally, without
grammar or dictionary. Professor w. F.
Hall, Y. NJ. C. A, corner of Mason and
Ellis. Free lessons for ladies and Pentle-
men, 4:30 and p. M, next Saturday. Glass
begins Monday following.
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Bio Crowd at the Chutes.

The weather was bad, but the crowd
was good at the Chutes last night. The
MANAGEMENT invited all the guests to
free refreshments at the candy stand.
a policy that will be continued here
after on rainy nights.
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Shed SKIN
20 TIMES
Little Boys Terrible Eczema. Mass
Of Sores from Head to Foot.
Not an Inch Of Body Unaffected.
Skin Came eff with Bandages.
Screams Were Heart Breaking.
B Doctors & Institute no Avail,
CuREp BY CUTIcURA.

Ny little boy broke out with an itching RASH
tried three doctors and medical college but
he kept getting worse. There tCds not one
square inch ofsfiH on his 1cholc body unaffected.
lie was one mass of sores, and the stencil was
frightful. At the time was induced to try
CUT1CURA remedies, he was so bad that had
20 cut his hair all off, and put the CUTICuRA
(ointment) on him on bandages, as 1t was i'm
possible to touch him with the bare hand. In
removing the bandages they would take the
skin with them, and the poor childs screams
were heart-breaking. After the second appli-
cation of CUTIcURA (ointment) SAG si07as of
improvement, and the sores began TO dryup
His skin peeled off twenty times, but now he is
entirely cured. used CUTICURA REsoLvENT
for his blood, and a stronger and healthier
boy you never saw than he is to-day.
ROB'T WATTAM, 472S Cook ST., Chicago, III.
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diamond jubilee. The parade was sched-
uled to start from Odd Fellows building.
Market and Seventh streets, at IL o'clock,
and, at 10 o'clock, although the streets
in that vicinity were alive with members
of the order, the prediction was fully
ventured by many that this feature would
have to be abandoned. Those in charge,
however had no such misgiving. They
had started in early to move hat pro-
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The msine cura,s Fifth Hon y

The most enjoyable and successful of
the series of hops given by the Sine Cura
Club was held last evening at Humans
Hall, corner of Twenty-first and Howard
streets. George f. Welsh and Miss Mary
r. Kenehck officiated, respectively, as
floor manager and assistant After a
Striking grand march at clock contain
ing many intricate figures the regular
programme was in order, dancing continu-
ing till a late hour. A limited number Of
Invitations was issued, nearly all respond
ing and only a few regrets being re-
ceived.
The club can congratulate itself upon
the success of the event, and, like all
good things, these dances, which are few
and far between, are greatly enjoyed
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score out Of three throws; for Odd Fellows,
second best score out of three throws; for Re
bekahs best score out of three throws; for Re
bekahs second best score out Of three throws.
Racing-Commttee Brothers Malcolm and
Burton and Sisters Shaw. Ewing and Becker;
for boys under 10 years of age; for girls under
men; for young ladies'; for married men; for
married ladies; for fat men; for fat ladies'
for ladies with egg and ladle; for noble grands.
1O0-yard dash; for chief Patriarchs. 1O0-yard
dash: for n. G. Rebekahs. 60-yard dash; for
unmarried Rebekahs, 6Q-yard dash.
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and decisions of the courts of the State of

The company was not justified in shutting
Off the water in demanding from the
appellee a renewal Of the former contract
as a condition precedent to his right to the
continued use Of the water upon paying the
legal rate fixed for supplying it. The fact
that the lands of the appellee are upon
higher level than other lands supplied by
the company cannot be urged as a reason
Tor not supplying water to him unless he
pays higher rate than others taking water
from the same stream
The Judgment of the lower court is
affirmed with costs.
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THE PROGRAMME FOR
TO-DAY.

Forenoon and Afternoon
Reception at the several dis
trict booths in the Pavilion.
1870 p. m.-Concert in the
Pavilion.
2 p. m.-Games and races,
which were to have taken
place at the picnic grounds,
viii be held in the Pavilion.
8 p. m.-Awarding of prizes,
to be followed by a grand ball
till l a. m.
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~ ALIFORNIA Odd Fellowship did
II itself proud yesterday. No more In
u .auspicioUs morning. apparently.
N~Zlcould have dawned for the jubilee
parade. The skies lowered, rain
threatened from the overhanging clouds.
and a raw wind blew drizzle through
the streets of the city. A distinct feeling
Of gumminess was IN the air made dis
cordant with the sullen lappings Of the
overhead decorations and the whistle Of
the wind in the wires Every minute it
appeared as If the puckering string up
above would be drawn to let loose on the
devoted heads below food of water to
sweep their well-laid plans away.
1t seemed q pity that such conditions
should operate TO destroy the elaborate
arrangements made by the lodges of San
Francisco to join with their brothers and
sisters from surrounding cities in escort
ing Odd Fellowship in California on the
first step OF its progress toward the
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DR.. Parkers Cough Cure. One dose will stop
a cough. Never fails. Try it, 25c. All druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
furUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY or VIRGINIA.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16
KUEHNE BEVERIDGE'S
BUST OF KAIULANI.
Committee of Native Hawaiians to1Vsit Here with a
Commission for Her 10 Model Their Dead Princess

The Hawaiian club OF Honolulu consist
Ing Of the wealthiest class Of natives. has
about determined TO ask the services %
Miss Kuehne BeveTidge the sculptures,
10 mould bust OF their dead young
Tulef-tor 20 the last they persisted ln
thinking that some day Kaiulani would
lead them either as "a queen or as "a Die
Tectress-General appointed by the United
states
when they first proposed a monument
10 Kaiulani 10 he placed in the old palace
~ WAS suggested that they apply % some
English sculptor. as Kaiulaui was educ
Gated principally IN England. But upon
consideration. and when her love for
America was takon into the argument
y was decided that no one could do ius-
tice 10 the Americanzed Hawaiian IrIn-
cess as we'll as an American. and they
could think of none other who would
enter into the feeling OF her subjects as
we'll as kuehne BeVeridge.
The price 10 be paid for the bust was
not considered for the Hlwaiians do
things in a urincey way. Besides they
want the bust heroic size. which is larger
than anything recently executed Of
woman.
The attitude in which the figure is to
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pose is 10 be left partly TO the Imagination
OF the sculptures. but haiu|ani PRONE,
which was sinsularly lovely when seen
with head slilhuy inclined forward. has
been suggested Around the shoulders
there will be a drapery. making the figure
a classic which cannot be altered by
the changing fashions.
Miss kuehne Ievcridge. the Young
sculptress who is 10 De so singuiariy hon
Orcd in a distant branch of her own
country was born in the Executive man
sion I'm Springfield. Illinois Her grand
father was at that time Governor of the
state and ne chose that his grandchlld
should have the Prestige Of his home
But the BeVc.ldges did not long live
I'm Illinois. Mrs Reveridge contracted a
second marriage and Went TO live n Eu-
rope as the Baroness Won Wrede Pre-
viOus 90 her lie Jpn Europe Size spent q
time I'm California. and there little
Kuehne and her sister went 10 school
The life in Europe was very beneficial
90 the young girl from an artistic stand
point The Baroness. her mother. had a
great fondncss for the fine GIts and de-
bated between music and Tdinting for her
daughter. for kuehne was very precocious
and early outrrew her Glasses. Finally
her mother chose the violin and gave her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

believes that &C could be attached to any
kind of sailing craft from steam
launch to an ocean liner but he is par
ucuiarly anxious that S. should be tried
on one Of the tOrpcdO-bOats of the United
States Navy.
During the war the inventor took his
model To- Washington and submitted ii
TO the inspection Of Secretary Long and
Assistant chief Naval Constructor Zahm.
These officials thought 500 well OF The
idea that the matter was rushed through
the Patent Office and plans were made
To give AR. Turner an opportunity to
show what his propeller could do. The
date Of ibis experiment has not vet been
set. but it viii not be long before he will
bee able 20 give practical Illustration ot
his invention for the benefit of the Off
cials OF the naval department. FROM
what they have seen of the model they
have no doubt but that the new iuven-
ton would pronel q ship. the question
being as to what extent IL is superior TO
30 rcgular screw propeller. At first iu-
spection Constructor Zahm declared that
If Mr.. Turner could demonstrate the
practicabiity Of the invention its adop-
ton by the government would undoubt-
eddy follow.
Within the past few weeks Mr. Tur-
ncr has also entered into communi-
cation nith a company of French cap
Ualiets who are anxious that expert
ments with the now invention should
also be made in that country They
have contributed 5000 francs 10 defray
tho expenses Of fitting ont boat with
the new propeller and the Inventor has
consented 80 make trial az Lyons
within "a few months
Patents are. in the meantime. being
secured in an the countries ~ Europe
and In Canada. for Mr.. Turner does not
propose thar others shall steal his I'm
vention md profit unGeseryingiy by his
bright idea.
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as paddle wheels and propcllers The
paddle wheels. as he explains waste
more water than they push backward
and propellers oXpend q great deal Of
their force by churnns the water into
foam. With the now force that he was
discovered not a splash or bubble is
made. As the fish sWims Sc the crca-
lures of steel do their work There is a
quiet, steady pressure and the water is
pushed backward swiftly, forcing the
boat ahead rapidly. There is no wake
left behind. no wash waves are thrown
back To- the shore Every ounce Of pow
er is utilized Nothing goes 10 waste
In the model that Mr.. Turner has sub
mittcd 20 the inspection OF the officials
u The naval department The secret Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

daughter n thorough instruction IN the
art But Miss BeVeridge grew tirel OF
TO devote her life TO painting and sculp-
ture.
Tn 1892. when she was seventeen years
old. she came 10 New York with her
mother and maid ana took mp her apart
mcnts I'm the old Victoria hotel, now gone
out of existence. She had been here only
"a few DAYS when she got "a commission
from President Cleveland 60 model "a bust
~ him This she did So successfully that
10 jefferson allowed her 10 model him,
and So also did Buffalo BIN and James
j. Corbctt. Her later work has been
over a head of William }. Bryan and
another of Stevenson, the latter being
particularly fine. Her bust of Maceo, an
after hearing Of his heroic death, IS her
faVOrite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-16

One result OF the recent war with
Spain has been to turn the thoughts Of
the American inventors into new chan
nels and the departments at Washington
are LOW Goodod with Inventions. all Of
which arc intended 10 simplify matters
in case Of another national struggle OF
course. as is 10 bo expected, the major
ity OF these inventions are OF such an
iinpraollcabie nature that they are Zee
lectel upon the first inspection but there
are some that are TOO important not 10
Dee seriously considered. ono OF these in
venuols Us Joseph Turner's "Oscillating
Propeller
Joseph Turner the inventor. IS a New.
York man ana lives at no. so west
TWtnty-scgcnth street. lie is a thea,ri-
cal property man by profession and al
though but thirty years OF age he has
long been recognized as one OF the ahlest
men OF his craft one day while study
INK the movement Of the fish I'm tho Bat
terry aquarium the idea occurred 90 him
that their motion might he initiated by
"a mechanical device and that If this
could boz done 10 would be she attainment
of the ideal propeller for steamships. For
months he worked upon these lines OF
investigation and even the officials of
the Navy Department arc compelled 70
admit that he has succeeded i'm carrying
bis idea into execution.
The writer who recently considered Mr..
Turner's invention spoke Of 81 as 1.-TWO
sea scrpcnts harnossed TO "a ships keel
geo draw 10 throueh the water at 20 hun
drcd miles an hour" and the iusira-
ton IS an apt one, for tho new principle
of ship propulsion that this inventor has
discovered IS practically TWO serpents Of
steel. driven by steam.
Mr. Turner's idea has been 10 do away
with The wasting of power that must
follow the use Of such mechanical devices
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this new power is well illustrated. The
force is caused by a double line of hinged
plates that overlap each other hke me
scales of fish. There are eight Of these
plates. four on each side hinged foe
gether As the forward plates come Zoe
eether they force the water ont book
wards. where it Is taken IN by the plates
behind them ana forced sum imtncf I'm
the rear Before the rear plates nave
ceased to force the water back the iof-
ward plates have opened out AGAIN
throwing the water back Ike a swim
mor's arms. The plates work 40 p ri''.
unison, just as a piston rod works IN ahh
ont If a cylinder The joints are az
tached 10 tho shafting by eccentrics and
as this shaft turns il gives "a sinuous