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Gilpin observer., 1899-12-28
ORIENTAL PAPERS.
JAPAN AND CHINA BEAT ALL
THE WORLD.
That Is, IN the Flneness of the Fiber
Hand. Made Paper of Rice and Straw
some Varieties Adultcrated with
Starch.

The results of the inquiries of the
commission of industrial experts
which was appointed by the German
government to visit and report upon
the markets of east Asia, show, ac-
cording to the Kansas City Journal,
the various markets present excellent
prospects for the paper trade and the
paper industry generally. The ko-
rean hand made papers, thus far very
little known in foreign markets. are of
much interest They are of yellowish
color. silk-like gloss and extraordinary
strength. In purity they are behind
the better grades of Chinese papers.
These papers are made in sheets about
29h by 81 inches. Oiled papers of this
kind are used in place of window glass
and very impure but extremely strong
board is also made of the same raw
material, as well as blotting and wrap
ping papers. The Japanese handmade
papers are divided into two classes.
The so-called "hansi" (half paper) is
loaded with about 90 per cent of rice
starch; the ''minogam" consists en-
tirely of fiber. The hansi papers are
the stronger and the coarser and are
made in smaller sizes (about 9A by 13
inches), while the minogami papers
are thinner and better and larger-11
by 16 inches. A quire of paper is called
10 in japanese, and has from 20 to
As sheets; a ream is called shine"
and has from 4S0 to 2,4O0 sheets. The
prices of handmade paper have re-
Gently risen about 10 per cent. because
the growers of bast demand and obtain
higher prices for their product. Print
ing paper is used in Japan not only for
printing purposes, but also for writing
The most popular sizes of printing pa
per are 25 by q inches and 81 by f3
inches, fiat. The consumption of pa
per has increased extraordinarily in
Japan, and, although the home pro-
duction is large. there is a good mar
ket for imported paper. Rice straw
is an important factor in the manu-
facture of japanese machine-UIade pa
per- only when there is a poor rice
crop is wood fiber imported to any ap-
preciable extent. Among the most
curious things to be seen in Japan are
the jackets and trousers of strong
handmade paper with which the Ia
panese soldiers were supplied during
the war between Japan and Chiua-
The seams and buttonholes were sewn
with cotton thread. Chinese hand
made papers are made mostly of rice
straw, and are colored or stained on
one side by hand for instance. Grim
son for visiting cards (Which are thin.
large octave sheets), pale red for bills.
yellow sprinkled with gold or green
for wrapping goods, orange for wedding
finery. etc. Large quantities are con-
snmed in the principal place of its
manufacture for decorating various
places OF worship, which are visited by
Chinese from all over the country, and
considerable quantities are also sent
to the adjoining provinces. There is
no doubt that cheap imported ma
chine-made printing papers, stained or
unstained. could successfully compete
with these home made and handmade
papers.
Gilpin observer., 1899-12-28
a Genuine Antique.

Mrs. Suburbs this the house
you've been talking about? don't
like II at ALL Agent-lts the latest
Queen Anne style. mum. Mrs. Suburb
i don't like IT, The kitchen opens
right into the par.or. or nearly so.
Agcnt-Ies. num- Queen Anne was
famous cook. mum. She named that
fine old apple pudding, brown Betty"
after Queen Elizabeth, mum. Queen
Elizabeth was noted for doing things
up brown. you know, mum. Mrs. Sub
urb-And, dear me! the cellar is half
full of water. Agent-Yos. mum. In
those old days people always kept wa
ter on hand to use In time of "a siege.
you know. mum.-Now York Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1899-12-28
AMERICAS GREAT ENGINES.
Smaller Range o Power Given to tho
English Locomotive.


The American locomotive engineer
deems it advisable to design his en-
gine with large margin of power. say.
the Engineering Magazine. If IN ex-
press engine is designed to take
2OO-ton load at fifty miles an hour. and
II that load should happen to be iu-
creased to 800 tons. the locomotive is
still expected to he able to take it and
keep time, and usually does So Such.
at any rate. is the experience of such
an impartial and level-headed observer
as Mr.. w. NJ. Acworth. If an American
express be late at one point of its
journey, the engine is expected to make
up the lost time, even if the load bc
larger than usual. And, again. this is
generally done. But II an English en-
gine is given a single coach above it's
prescribed load, the driver at once in
sists upon having n pilot and COM
monty he gets one. Or should the
weather be bad. with strong wind or
slippery rail. he demands an assisting
engine, and is accorded one. as n mat
ter of course. Obviously this applies
especially to the case of single wheel
ers. which are so largely used on somr
English railways, because their range
cs power Is much more sharply limited
by adverse conditions than is the case
with coupled engines. But In either
case II seems indlsputablc that small
or range of. power is given to an Eng
lish locomotive than TO an American.
Gilpin observer., 1899-12-28
EOlIcA of NtnInc NIciIms.

Newport News, Va, Dee. 26.-Thc
battlcship Texas, In command of Cap.
tain Slgsbec. arrived here shortly be-
Tore noon today with the remains of
the men who lost their lives by the de
structlon of the bnttlcshlp Maine in
Havana harhor. The bodies of the
Maine heroes which We're brought up
ON the Texas viii he transferred to u
Chesapeake u ohio train tomorrow at
II o'clock and will he taken 10 Wash
lngto for lntormcnt In Arlington Gene
terry next Thursday.
Gilpin observer., 1899-12-28
Friendly Advice.

Bun-I'd have you know. sir. that
I'm n self-made man. Grun-Weil,l
I'm sorry for you; but keep IL dark
and don't worry. and perhaps you'll
get along all right.-Chicago News
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
FATHER SASHA
To RETURN
FROM It ALI
| he Noted Jesuit On
His Way Home.

The Rev. Father Joseph Sasia. 6 7
one or the most prominent Jesuits in the
world. who has been in Italy for the last
SIX years. is about TO return TO this city
where he had lived for many years prior
to his departure for Italy Father SASHA
is known in religious and charitable cir
cles from one end of this city to the
other. The exact reason for Father
Sasias' return is not known. but those
who knew the renowned Jesuit Intimately
when he lived here say that he holds a
warm spot in his heart for this city. and
il is highly probable that he intends 10
again make his home here Father Sa-
STA is expected TO arrive in this city some
time between the end of June and the
middle Of July The exact time when he
viii arrive IS not positively known even
70 MS intimate friends among the Jesuit
fathers.
About six years ago Father SASHA was
called 10 Italy, and on arriving there he
was appointed Provincial of the Jesuit
province OF Turin, in Italy This high
honor was conferred upon Father SASHA
as a recognition Of his exceptional ability
the order. Since his appointment as Pro-
yinclal Of the province of Turin the Rev
Father Sasia has made his home in
Italy, where he made many friends
The tidings Of Father Sasia's return
VIII be received with gladness among the
Catholic people. as Father Sasia, besides
being a prominent and well-known Jesuit
was one Of the most popular priests in the
city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
EXHIBITION Of
THE CALIFORNIA
CLUB BEGINS
Successful Displays of
Arts and Crafts.

The California Club inaugurated last
night one of the most successful exhibit
lions of arts and crafts that have ever
adorned the walls or covered the floor
space of the Mechanics Pavilion art gal
lery. The lady patronesses are to be con-
graduated for the artistic ordering and
distribution of the contributed exhibits,
which fill the large hall from end to end.
In the afternoon the club which num-
bers among its members the most prom
inent society women of this city, held a
reception. Tea was served in the Japan
csc Garden, after which came an inspec-
ton of the exhibits The formal opening
was not until the evening, when society,"
with a few lovers of art and the finer
handicrafts, promenaded the gallery for
two hours or listened to the literary and
musical programme.
There was some speech-making and
singing by way of formal inauguration.
John P. Irish acted as chairman and gen
eral announcer. Following him Mayor
Phelan spoke of the arts as a ciyiliZng
factor and paid a glowing tribute to the
ladies who devised the exhibition Irving
NJ. Scott w. f. Dohrmann and President
Denicke of the Mechanics Institute con-
tinued in the same strain, showing the
necessity for just such exhibitions and
the good wrought by them. Miss Isella
Van Pelt's singing called for several en-
cores and was one of the most pleasing
The exhibit embraces a variety of art
works and the finer crafts. The entire
north wall is covered with drawings, ar
chitectural designs and graphic illustra-
tions of various arts. The exhibits of the
newspapers attracted a great deal of at
tention, the work of the local pen and ink
artists being much admired. Ranging
from grotesque caricatures to tragic
themes the sketches show the many sides
of life from the newspaper artists stand
point.
The pottery exhibit, under the charge of
Mrs. William Irelan, is another entertain
ing feature of the display Sculptor Rob-
ertsen surrounded by excerpts of the
Rubaiyat works at his clay and molds
his creations in full view.
The leather, tapestry and lace exhibits
as well as the keramic contributions draw
ket work of Indian pattern, carpet weav
ing and silk manufacturing help to di
vide the interest of the spectators.
On the southern wall there are a num-
Der of poker etchings which do not es-
cape the eye of the watchful. One par
ticularly, THE Crucifixion." by Mrs. Solly
Walter, is pronounced a remarkable
piece of burn etching. There are many
other beautiful Photographic,
sculptural and what are included under
make a beautiful ensemble effect
The exhibition committee of the Cali
fornia Club. through whose efforts the
present exhibition has been brought about
is as follows: Mrs. George H. Ripley
(chairman) Mrs. w. H Mills Mrs j. HI
Cornwall and Mrs A d. Sharon
The gallery will be open this morning
and afternoon but no special programme
has been prepared. This week a business
bureau will be established for the sale of
the various exhibits.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
GREAT And
GLORIOUS NEWS
GOOD TIMES ARE CoMING!!!
A Wave of Prosperity

Which will reach every home in the en-
tire Santa Clara Valley, will roll in
upon US as a mighty flood in a few
weeks time.
An event will take place in San lose
which will mark a stage OF progress in
its history and be remembered for
many years to come.
THE PATTOSIEN COMPANY
one of the largest retailers of house
furnishings and carpets in California.
have leased the large building formerly
known as the Rucker building. now
victory Theater building. on First
street, between St. John and Santa
cara, and will establish a branch Of
their famous San Francisco Great Two
Acre Store.
me blessings Of their advent viii per
Colate the entire valley and enter every
nome and be felt in every domestic
sanctuary, for the firm is known as
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTERS.
The residents Of san Jose and the
valley Will be able to buy up-tO-date
goods at
STRICTLY SAN FRANCISCO CUT
RATES
Without the trouble and expense of an
extra hundred miles of travel. The adj
vantage Will be brought 10 their very
doors.
Not alone for its low prices is the firm
justly celebrated; that is but a Circum-
stance to the superb quality and arts
tie taste Of their wares nor the endless
variety to suit the inclination and
means Of all classes.
Watch with both eyes for the OPEN
ing, about the 1st of June. The date
VIII be announced in the local press
Ii will be an event to be remembered
Tor the opening cereuTTnieSf
children, watch out, There will be
festival for the girls and BOYS.
Nothing done by halves by the Pat
tosien Company except the prices.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
HASTINGS COLLEGE.
Alumni Takes Action Looking Toward
Broad Measures

The regular annual meeting of the AL
umni Association of Hastings College of
Law was held Saturday afternoon, May
90 1899 in the assembly-room of the Par
rott building. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Frank P. Deering; first vice president,
Charles w. Willard; second vice presi-
dent James H. Carey; secretary, Leon
ard Stone; treasurer. Walter Scott Brann;
councilors-Charles w Slack, Louis de
F. Bartlett and Maxwell McNutt.
The following were appointed commit
tee for devising ways and means for in
creasing the membership, securing funds
and providing permanent quarters for the
association: John S. Drum, s. NJ Van
Wyck, Louis de f. Bartlett, Charles A.
Adams and Sanford Feigenbaum.
The following were appointed a COM
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

Hamilton Theological Seminary, and each
Of whom received the degree of doctor ot
divinity from that uuiversit-. He has
been pastor in Providence. r. l.. Paterson.
y. J., and Cleveland Ohio. He came from
Philadelphia and became pastor CT the
First Baptist Church a year ago.
The special train from Boston AMI other
Eastern cities is expected to reach this
city Tuesday evening at $50 O'Clock. The
initial meeting inaugurating the arniver-
saries of the several societies will be held
on the following day The men have mag
unanimously assigned to the women the
first place on the programme. Meetings
will be held in the First Baptist Church
on Eddy street, near Jones, and at the
y VI. c. A. Auditorium on Ellis street.
corner of Mason. 1t is expected that del
egates from all portions of the State will
begin to pour into the city to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

Ernest Gibson. colored boy, was ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Crockett
and Dillon and Policeman Tracey and
charged with burglary.
Several days ago, 1t is claimed Gibson
raided the pigeon coop in the rear of the
residence of Julius. Lagrange in Hayes
Valley and stole about fifty pigeons. He
sold the pigeons to a grocer at Fifth and
Mission streets, where they were found
by the detectives.
Gibson is also accused of stealing
pigeons from George Siebe of 1417 Fulton
street. Several months ago the prisoner
was arrested for breaking a large win
dow in a shoe store on Fourth street for
the purpose of robbery. AS the crime
could not be proved against him he was
discharged after an examination in the
Police Court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

seen completed a 100000 church. which
was erected to accommodate his large
congregation. DR.. Lorimer will probably
preach the annual sermon before the mis-
siOnary societies on Sunday. May 2S The
California Theater or some large hall Will
be engaged for the occasion.
Among the other visitors in the party
are: General T. J. Morgan. LID, secre-
tary OF the Home Mission Society He
was a brigadier general in the Civil War.
and was Indian Commissioner under Pres
tdent Harrison. He is the author OF q
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

societies which are to be held here mex.
week are some OF the most distinguished
theologians, writer's and orators of the
country.
Rev George c. Lorimer. ID. pastor of
the fremont Temple of Boston, is among
the party of 800 which is rapidly nearing
San Francisco. 1t is said he breaches to
the largest audience in New England and
has a reputation as a pulpit orator second
to none in the United States He has just
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

mittee for the purpose of receiving and
investigating any reported professional
misconduct on the part of any member
of the bar in this city and county:
Charles w. Slack, Henry U. Branden-
stein, A. T. Barnett, George H. Cabaniss
and Charles w. Willard.
The meeting was we'll attended, and
the matters presented brought out
profitable discussion and resulted in
a determination on the part of all pres
ent to inaugurate the custom of having
monthly meetings, where matters of in
terest to the bar and the general public
will be debated
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
SIGN Painters Injured.

While painting sign in front of Cow
ems store at S13 Market street last even
ing ]. J. Undsworth and George H Rice
fell from the staging on which they were
seated to the sidewalk.
Undsworth sustained contusions of both
feet, while Rice received a confusion of
the scalp. Both men were treated al the
Receiving Hospital
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

an important factor in the convention
Rev. p. S Henson, DID. pastor OF the
First Church. Chicago, who has become
known to the members OF his denomina-
ton throughout the country as an editor,
lecturer and pulpit wit will be welcomed
by friends and admirers.
Rev. DR.. Faunce, pastor of The Fifth
avenue Church, New York, and preacher
at Harvard University. is conling. as are
also Rev. DR.. Morehouse recording sec
rotary Of the Home Missionary Society;
Rev. DR.. Kerr Boyer Upper of The First
Church. Philadelphia; Hon. Robert o.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

cago and former pastor of the First Sap-
fist Church of this city, will participate
IN the discussions at the coming confer
dent of the Rochester Theological Sem
mary and author of Systematic The
ology, The Great Poets and Their The
ology and other famous works, will be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

JACKSON, May 2O.-Beniamin F. RIGHT
myer. an Amador pioneer and for the last
twenty-five years Wells-Fargo's agent in
Jackson, died to-day after an illness of
two weeks. He was - years old. He was
the owner of the Jackson water works.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

Fuller. president of the American Baptist
Missionary Union; Rev. H. c. Nabie
ID, secretary of the Missionary Union:
Rev. H. NJ. King of the First Church
Providence, r. /, and Robert J. Burdettt
Esq. the famous wit and lecturer.
The visitors will be welcomed to this
city by Rev. E. A. Woods of the FRS,
Bortist Church of this city, where the
anniversaries are to be held. DR. Woods
Is ne of three brothers who were gradu-
aIed from Colgate University and the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

bears scars from many Indian and Egypt
ian battles, tripped over a rope while
boarding his vessel at Mission wharf yes
ship and the dock into the bay His head
struck a floating pile, rendering him I'M
conscious, and it was with difficulty that
he was hauled on shore. He was taken
to the Harbor Receiving Hospital, where
II was found that his injuries We're slight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
switchman Hayes Died.

Dennis T. Hayes. the switchman who
was crushed between two freight cars
in this city on May I, died in st. Marys
Hospital Yesterday morning of his in
iurfes An inquest will be held.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
DOCTORS ENDORSE IT. EVERYBODY PRAISES IT.
1857 Sold in Chicago in Three Weeks
Cast Aside All Other Medicines and Treatments for
Twenty -four Hours and Give This New System Trial.

permeates air passage
a destroys the disease
through medicated and vitaiZed air.
invigorating tonic TO the vital forces.
confined to the odor of remedy
itself applied directly the alment
positively diseases of the nasal
positively throat and lungs.
1t enables to yourself at home.
powerful harmless antiseptic
breathe the common air.
cutting burning cauterzng
the baci of bronchitis and
followed Immediately by of relief.
enables you big doctors fees.
1t rational treatment known.
1t makes you feel like
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
PATTCSIEN'S

The San Jose Daily Mercury.
the leading journal Of the great
Santa Clara Valley, speaks in
the following glowing terms of
a well-known San Francisco
house furnishing establish
ment:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
Stole a Number of Pigeons

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. j. Noonan. IO11-1O22 Mission
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21

Henry Webb the cook of the bark
Alaska, and an old English soldier who
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
Bumped His Head.

Advances made furniture and pianos with
or without removal. ]. Noonan. 1017-1o23 Mission.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-21
Jackson Pioneer Conc

Freight transferred at low rates Signal
Transfer Co.. 80 Jones; rel Suffer AL
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DISTINGUISHED
BAP lists ARE
COMING HERE
Will Participate in a
Big Rally.

Among the hundreds of Baptists who
are en- route to this city to participate in
the anniversaries of the National Baptist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-11
A LOST ISLAND
San Bened cto, west o. Mexico Disappears
Under the Waters OF ihe Pacific

San Benedicto Island has disapp
from the sea. It was one Of the four
islands If the Reyilla Gigedo group that
lie about 400 mile, of the west coast of
Mexico aud in part Of the Pacific
Ocean that is far from the track # YES
sells bound to or from the usual ports Of
commerce on the American coast.
About two years ago Professor An
thouy, who is now in this port prepar-
ing the schooner Stella Erland for a
cruise in the south seas for scientific
research, visited the Revilla Gigedo
group. With him were several natural
lists, and some time was spent on the
islands. San Beuedicto be describes as
a huge rock rising high out Of the sea
and almost bare Of vegetation. About
twenty. five miles from il was Socorro,
the main island Of the group. Professor
Anthony and the reports from the Of
flCers Of the United States steamer Alba
tross. which visited it a few years
ago, say S0corro was a beautiful is
land. with On area Of 1872 square miles,
and rising in a peak at its centre Of
about 3, zoo feet. 1t was covered with
vegetation, and its many valleys were
fertile and growing an abundance Of
tropical fruits
Now San Benedicto has dropped be-
meath the surface of the sea aud is no
more. Socorro has lost all It's yegeta'
tation, and tho once fertile island IS
mass Of ashes aud cracking lava, while
over it hovers a dense cloud Of smoke
and steam that pours from huge fissures
at its mountain peak San Francisco
Examiner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-11

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For g'eat many years doc
tors pronounced IL local disease, and pre-
scrlbed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment pro-
noudced 1t incurabe. Science has proven
catarrh TO be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by +. J.
Cheney a Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. Ii is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to teas
poonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case Il fails TO
cure. Send for circulars and testimoniais.
Address. +. j CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by Druggists, s5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best