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Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

Whether equal suffrage is to be en-
joyed or merely endured by women. it
has been for some years conceded to
them in Wyoming, Colorado. Utah and
Idaho; and just now South Dakota has
come near to adopting it in the form
of a constitutional amendment It is
noteworthy that in all these new and
sparsely settled communities of the
West the women are much less numer-
GUS than the men. and are probably
the more highly valued for their rar-
ity. In many localities they are chosen
as directors or superintendent OF
the schools, and in Idaho two of them
have been elected to the legislature.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

Recent receptions of military and
naval troops in England and America
emphasize the fact that We ought to
welcome heroes in some more sensible
way than by punching them in the ribs
or crushing their hats. "Will you al
low us to pass?" an adjutant begged
at recent reception, adding, for en-
phasis, This is an ex-president of the
United States" Il do not care If it is
Hobson" retorted the rustic who
blocked the way. Il am not going to
have my girl pushed"
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

It has been suggestively said thai
what is shoplifting among the poorer
classes is kleptomania among the rich
This is the irresistible logic Of socia
conditions. II is conceivable to the
average mind how a man or woman
suffering from poverty and wan,
should appropriate to themselves thos,
things which they most need and do.
sire. It is inconceivable, however how
a woman with every want supplied and
money to purchase her hearts desire
should deliberately steal that which /,
OF no material value to her and by sc
doing court the risk of social ruin. Il
is not well to deal too carelessly with
the word kleptomania. 1t is disease
It has ruined hundreds OF homes. Klep.
tomania in It's actuality is shoplifting
But all kleptomaniacs are not shoplift.
ers.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12
The BissIckle Bird.

The bissickle bird is a wonderful fowl
That is found where the roads are good:
With scarcely a sound it careers Ger the
ground,
And oil is it's principal food.
1t utters sad and peculiar cry
Which sounds like Punk k-punka! Punk
ture."
And sobs fills its throat when it raises
this note,
As those who have heard 1t feel sure.
It's fond of a hill, but 1t likes to go down,
Not up. for it's tired from its BIRTH
With one flashing eye it fits rapidly by
When darkness is over the earth.
1t rests against railings, but ne'er goes to
roost
In trees that would shelter it, which
Shows singular taste, but it sometimes in
haste
Will seek it's repose in ditch.
The bissickle bird makes an excellent pet
When tame, 1t has scarcely its match;
But it's, l must add, for a girl or lad,
A. troublesome creature to catch!
Felix Leigh.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

In Albert d. Richardson's Beyond
the Mississippi" published more than
a quarter of century ago, occurs a
passage which, in the light of recent
events and their Interior possibilities,
seems almost prophetic. He points to
the fact that the Spirit Of Progress, "
emerging from Egypt and China. has
passed on through Greece and Rome
and Western Europe; across the At
lantic, through jamestown harborl
over Plymouth Rock, and on to the Pa
cifc. Ere long" he continues,
through the Golden Gates of San
Francisco, 1t will go out by the islands
of the sea to that dreamy Orient where
1t was born. And then-what?"
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

The United States minister at Pekip
II. :. Conger. acting under instructions
from Washington, has vigorously pro.
tested against the extension OF tho
French or any other powers exclusive
concession at Shanghai. but he urged
the extension of the existing settle
ment ON nn international basis.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

1t is said Cornelius Vanderbilt re-
ceives on an average as many as 300
letters daily. He is not Dragging about
it. There are quack doctors with con-
fidential secrets to sell who get as
many.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

Spaniards in Cuba now want to be
Cubans. Things have changed, and
the "ever-faithful isle will try to be
faithful to herself
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12
Unnecessary.

Unnecessary.
My dear" said the legislators wife,
some of this speech doesn't make
sense"
That's all right" he answered, TAX
ing the manuscript out of her hand
and putting it into his travelling bag.
Its just filibustering speech. II
doesn't have Washington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

There are times when the average
boy would like to assume the role of
father to the man for few brief mo-
ments.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

Some people can bercte if they can't
be president
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

When woman has troubles she
confides in a physician. When a man
has troubles he consults lawyer.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

what he means is more numerous than
popular.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

A gem of thought is often impaired
by q bad setting.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

A bachelor may have no real happi-
ness, but he escapes a lot of real mis-
cry.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

The lead pencil is sometimes hard
pushed to make remarks.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

After suspicion is once directed to-
ward man it is difficult to side-track
it.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety of Joieos-Glbes and Ironios
Original and sclected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12

The way of the transgressor is oft
times the shortest route to Canada
Gilpin observer., 1899-01-12
Skinned Indeed.

Skinned Indeed.
Bellows-You say you got skinned in
buying wheel?
Fellows-Yes; took tumble the first
mount.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
SEAT SALE FOR
THE BEN EFT
Will Assist the
Mayor TO Make
1t Go.

At the meeting yesterday morning OF
the Theatrical Managers Association
plans for the gigantic benefit for Cdifor-
MAS returning volunteers were reported
to be nearing perfection.
1t was decided to sell at auction the
twenty-four boxes and choice of seats.
The auction will be held next Thursday
beginning at noon, at the Orpheum Thea
ter, Wendell Easton having volunteered
as auctioneer. Mayor Phelan mas con-
scented to be present and make a speech
that will coax a bird off bush Or an
eagle out of a pocket. He Will pc sup,
ported by a bevy OF the pralnlest ana
most beWitching actresses IN the CITY,
among them being Edna Wallace Hopper,
Juliet Crosby, Miss Anglin and Alice
Nielsen.
various persons and firms volunteering
aid. 4. +. Schleicher offered to decorate
the Orpheum free of charge Tor the nene,
fit; the Pacific Transfer Company oIIeleu
TO haul gratis any scenery or baggage;
the United Carriage Company offered the
committee the free use of carriages on
benetit day: Siebe & Green offered TO pro-
vide without charge painted STANDS IN
prominent places in the city and .ai,, 70 post
Dunphy offered to distribute free all
printing furnished by the committee:
In the same line the theatrical employees
of the city yesterday adopted the Hollow
ing resolution:
In compliance with the patriotic spirit shown
by the newspapers and citizens of San Fran
cisco at the return of the California Nolun-
teers, We the Theatrical Employees Protective
Union No. 16 n. A. T. s. E. at our meeting
to-day voted to allow members to work
any benefits foE the California Volunteers that
may be given for their benefit, gratis
George Lask, the stage manager for the
benefit, submitted the programme. 1t will
open with "A Few GIimpses From the
Circus" the members of the managers
company taking part in the grand entree.
Henry Miller and company will give an
opera company will sing the third act
from Aida" in which is the Nile scene;
the Alcazar stock company will present
the one-act play, only the Master Shall
Blame; Blanche Bates and the Frawley
company will appear in a one-act play;
the comic opera company from the Grand
Opera-house will sing an act of "Falha.'
Star specialists from the Orpheum will
glitter all through the programme. which
will close with an old-fashioned walk
around and cakewalk contest, in which
managerial talent will have chance to
display it's ankles. Other surprises in
preparation.
Aft Ellinghouse was appointed as a
committee to solicit donations of lowers
from florists of the city. to be sold dur
ing the benefit by the ladies connected
with the different theaters.
The committee will meet again this
morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
AT NATIVE SONS
HEADQUARTERS
Organizations That Will Take
Part in the Grand
Parade

Responses to invitations sent out bv
Grand Marshal PistOlesi Of the Native
Sons and Daughters reception commit
tee are being received at the California
Hotel headquarters.
Burns Lodge of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen will parade.
The second company of the Boys Bri-
gade will turn out seventy-five or one
hundred in uniform.
George H. Thomas Post, Grand Army of
the Republic, will discuss the invitation
at the next meeting
Mars Lodge, knights of Pythias an
nounced that it considered 1t duty and a
pleasure to welcome the California boys.
but the lodge, being composed of soldiers
of the United States army, and all but
ten being on duty at various posts, and
the ten not being able to participate as a
pody, would appear in line wherever or
dered by their superior officers
Inc COOKS and walters will make a
showing in line.
Marshall Parlor, Native Sons of the
San Francisco Grutli Verein (Swiss1 will
take part in the parade.
California Parlor, Native Sons of the
Golden West, appointed J. p Dockery w
y. Hobro Jr., W. w Shannon and W. G..
Rowlands committee 10 arrange for
making a good showing in the parade
General Shafter in his reply to the invi-
tat1on said: It will give me great deal
of pleasure to do all l can, both In nv pri-
vate as well as my official capacity, to
assist in the welcome to the gallant regi-
ment from California"
Next Monday there will be a meeting of
the reception committee at the California
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05

CITIZENS FINANCE COMMITTEE PERFECTS ORGANIZATION

Vail & Co. to the citizens finance COM
mittee. 1t goes little further, however,
planning, in addition to the employment
of the returning volunteers, some none
tary provision for those unable to get
their former positions. The letter READS:
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 1899
To the Editor of The Call-Dear Sir nave
observed with pleasure the grand PREPARATIONS
for the reception of our boys of the First Cali
shows not only patriotism, but an affection
which again -Verifies the old adage that Dloou
is thicker than water.
| hope to live to be of those who join
who served on the Baltimore during the bat
tie of Manila Bay, and he is yet in the service:
Therefore, l trust you will indulge me IN the
expression of an idea which l deem of some
the First left here they were taken from every
walk of life-lawyers, doctors, mechanics. ar
tisans, clerks and laborers Many were taken
from the customs, postal, railway mall ana
other services of Uncle sam of more peace.
full character. They were promised that, II
they brought back their flag with honor ana
glory they would be reinstated; at least such
of them survived, of course
VIII those promises be kept? l am not
pessimist. but there is trite old saying to
this effect: The white man is mighty un-
sartin and niggers will run away
In view of this fact, would II not De Wen 10
place of the money now being raised as
a reserve fund for the purpose OF relieving
those who may not get back their jobs so as
TO enable them TO live respectfully until they
obtain employment? Would this not be better
than to the ''fatted calf" all at once ana
leave them to an aftermath of hunger and
occur In many instances?
Hoping this VIII meet with your approval L
remain your obedient servant,
JAMES w. COLLINS.
iYtb
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05

go down to the ferry building and see
him first
A special finance committee was ap-
pointed consisting of T. A. Farless and
j. P. Young. Another name will be
added to the committee to-day.
Mrs. Russell Bassett, chairman of the
decoration committee, reported that the
yards long on which was Inscribed wei
come to Our Heroes" The cloth was do
mated by w. G. Sterret and the lettering
was done gratis by Swan. Mrs. Bassett
also stated that the committee has Sc
cured flags from the Emporium, VIII &
Finck, Albert Son and the California Fire
works Company.
The secretary was instructed to for
ward a vote of thanks to the Harbor
Commissioners and the Letter Carriers
Band, who have kindly volunteered to
furnish music with fifty pieces gratis.
Harry l. Fischer, secretary of the
Native Sons committee, was present and
made brief remarks concerning general
matters pertaining to the reception. The
association will meet again next Friday
night
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
RELATIVES PREPARE
TO GREET THE BOYS
Big Banquet Already Assured
Of Success.

The Parents and Relatives Association
of the First California Volunteers held
an enthusiastic meeting last night at Ar
mory Hall and made further arrange
ments for the banquet which they intend
giving their brave boys a the ferry build
ing on the morning of their arrival c.
A Moores occupied the chair He report
ed that the sums turned in by the ladies
for the banquet amounted to S75 10 On
motion of T. A. Farless it was decided
to set aside enough money to entertain
on their arrival here those boys who were
unfortunate enough to be left behind.
The following additions were made to
the executive committee: Mrs. Lieuten-
ant Jordan. Company E; Mrs. Captain
McCreagh, Company D; Mrs. J. P. Gray,
Battery A California Heavy Artillery; and
Mrs Joyner. Battery d, California Heavy
meet this afternoon at the armory at
o'clock.
Chairman Moores announced that the
committee having in charge the purchase
which will be sold to the relatives of the
boys for cents apiece. The subject of
the distribution of badges developed quite
spirited discussion. Many members as
large CROUCH to hold the crowd. 1t was
suggested that only one member Of every
family attend while the boys are being
banqueted. Badges can be had by the
representatives of each company. Mr..
Farless summed up the situation in
very few words, and judging from the ap-
plause his remarks received the rest OF
the relatives present concurred in his SEN
timentS on the matter.
II have a boy down there" said Mr..
Farless. land l intend to get a badge
simply as a souvenir and let his mother
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
BRINGS FILIPINO ACTORS.
Lee1anaw Arrives From Manila and
the Hongkong Maru From
static Ports

The United States army transport
Leelanaw, Captain Storrs, arrived in port
at 10 O'Clock last night, thirty-one days
from Manila and twenty-five days from
Nagasaki, with siXty-nine cabin passen-
gers, including a troup of Filipino actors
and a discharged soldier from the Twen-
tieth Regiment. Captain Storrs reports
an uneventful voyage and no sickness en-
route
The Hongkong Maru came in a few
minutes after the Leelanaw. She left
Hongkong twenty-eight days ago and
Yokohama eleven days later: The run
up from Honolulu was made in six days.
She brings nineteen cabin passengers and
thirty-three Japanese, but no Chinese.
Captain FilmeTs says all on board are in
good health and the voyage was without
any special event.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Volunteer Medal Fund.

The following additional subscriptions to
the fund for medals for returning Califor-
MIA volunteers have been received:
Martin Fragley, So; James de Succe 81; A ].
Donovan, 81 so; William Wilkinson. 81; Leon
ard s. Leavy, 81; Louis J. Coffey, 81; ]. b.
Garland, 81; J. L. Bevans. ST. F. B. Duffeld,
ST. S. J. Campbell, 81; G. S. Raines, 81; T. T.
Burnett. 81; David NJ. Short, 81; John F. Caul-
field, 81; E. F. Smith, 81; w. E Sweet 81;
George Ryan 81; Charles A. King, 81; ]. F.
Mccarthy, 81: William II. Thomas, ST. Joseph
H. Fragley 81; John Caney. 81; George H. Will
Parlor No. 10, $40: Marysville Parlor No. 6,
$25; Byron Parlor No. 10, 50; Constance Davis,
81 so; L. Spencer Davis, 81 so; collected by
committee of Native Sons, Sausalito: Commit
tee-G. H. Kilborn G. Ryan, F. Fielder and
J. j. Pryor, Sea Point Parlor No. 15S, N S.
G. W, SO; citizens of Sausalito, S44.
The San Francisco Police Department
has responded to the call for the medal
fund with CheerfulnesS. The men at
tached to the Seventeenth-street station
were the first to turn in complete list Of
subscriptions voluntarily given by the de
partment. Sergeant Christopher f..
Blank, who has charge of the station III
the absence of Captain James w Gillin,
sent to headquarters last night 1851 to as
the offerings of the eighty men stationed
a. the Mission district. The total sub
scribed by the entire department amounts
to $4,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Town Talk.

The true inwardness of the Page, Nc
Cutcheon & Eells dissolution of partner
ship is given by The Saunterer in Town
Talk this week and there is considerable
other exclusive news. Town Talk is
nothing if not newsy. Louis A. Robert
sons poem Evolution" the latest re-
vsed version, is given in its magnificent
entirety. A story of a woman who see
ing knew not why" the tale of a degen-
crate of the latest pattern, is flanked by
1.-TWO Silhouettes' by Irene Council. In
the World of Law the Court Reporter
tells in verse how Carrot McEnerney
rode a wheel at Del Monte Alfred Metz
gers musical chat is entertaining and
the dramatic and literary pages are in
Cruz, Blue Lakes and Benicia CORE
spondence enlivens the Saunterer pages
Town Talk deserves its reputation as be-
ing the newsiest and brightest of the
WeeklieS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Red Men and Chosen Friends

The proposition for the Improved Order
of Red Men to take part in the Native
Sons and Daughters parade was dis
cussed in the Great Council yesterday and
it was the unanimous sense of the repre-
sentatives that the order should welcome
the brave Californans. That this may
be done a dispensatiOn permitting the
tribes to parade was adopted.
Golden Gate Council of the Order of
Chosen Friends took the initiative last
night by appointing a committee of three
to request a like committee from each
of the other local councils to meet with
1t next Friday to determine what shall
be done toward the reception.
High Chief Ranger BOehm has called
a meeting of representatives of the
Ancient Order of Foresters for next Tues
day night to arrange for the parade. It
is expected that this organization will
turn out more than a thousand members
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
SAN FRANCISCO AWAITS THE COMING
OF THE CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS
Checks Drop Unsolicited Into the
Fund for Reception.
The Citizens Committee Considers Steps to Be
Taken to Secure Employment for
Returning Soldiers.

That the chairman appoint nine members OF
this body to be known the finance commit
tees executive council. The chairman and
secretary shall also be members OF this com
council shall be TO make assignments for the
different collection districts and to NIL Vacan-
cies where members fail TO do their duty That
all members of the committee shall report 10
the executive council. The council VIII see tna {
a thorough canvass is made for funds, ana
further they shall meet daily at an hour 70 pc
fixed by themselves at the headquarters OF the
finance committee.
rs it understood" asked Mr.. Sonntag,
that the citizens of San Francisco are
getting UP this reception, or is 1t state
affair? 1t seems to me that great many
of the soldiers that went to Mania are
residents of other sections of the state.
Every man in the First Regiment, re-
piled Henry T. Scott, belongs TO thls
city ,...
Chairman de Young said that it was not
the intention 10 eXpend all OF the money
on the reception to the California boys,
but to use some part Of it for the recep-
ton of other returning recruits
"The committee, continued MI ue
Young. invited a number of Oakland
men to the meeting to-day, but not one
of them has responded.
The resolution offered by Congressman
Kahn was carried and the chair named
the committee as follows: Julius Kahn,
{. B. Stone. Charles l.. Patton, Grove L.
Ayers. A J. RaisCh, Paris Knburn, Henry
Sonntag a. H. Vail and John Z. jackson
The chair announced that since the
appointment of the committee s silE
ments made for the reception to the ore
gon volunteers. He called for the partial
report of Treasurer Dohrmann, as FOL
lows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Return of the Troops Well illustrated.

The arrival of the United States trans
port Hancock has enabled the Wasp in
this weeks issue to present to its read
ers some good illustrations of the return
of the Nebraska and Utah troops from
engrayings represent the Decentralization
the officers on the Hancock, the march
to the Presidio the sick and wounded in
the ambulances and the large transport
include spicy musical and theatrical crit
icisms, timely editorial comments, and
the doings of the business world during
the week in its financial columns The
Wasp this week is certainly up to its
usual high standard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Private Detectives Arrested.

w. M Cole. who claims to be private
detective, was arrested last night by
Police officer Nelson and charged with
carrying concealed weapon. Last
Thursday night, it is claimed, Cole visited
the Baltimore House at 502 Bush street
and after exhibiting his star claimed he
was looking for a woman who had re-
Gently arrived from Los Angeles. He re-
turned to the house last night and the
landlady, becoming suspicious of him.
summoned Policeman Nelson. Finding a
revolver in Coles pocket Nelson arrested
him and charged him with carrying con-
cealed weapon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05

The California Land and Commission
Company incorporated yesterday with
capital stock of 100000 The directors are
]. L. ScotchIer G. S. Merrill, w. w
Kaye. o. G. Dornin and H. F. Whirlow.
j. NJ Ffschbeck, NJ. j. Lee, j. E. Fo-
gathy, w. H. Lee and F. S. Isaacs have
Incorporated the Imperial Mine Company
with a capital stock of SIS, 900, of which
s25 has been subscribed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
GUESTS OF THE ORPHEUM.

Major Berrier's battalion of the Tenth
Pennsylvania Regiment attended the Or
pheum last night on the invitation of the
management. There were over four hun
dred of the men and they were all given
mission, and in every way they were
made to feel as if they were at home.
There was a good deal of enthusiasm of
the martial kind and the various military
favorites were cheered. The Orpheum
and San Francisco came in for their share
of applause, but as usual Otis name met
OnlN dariSiOn-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05

Hotel by Cadet Taylor. who will receive
the men on behalf of the associate mem
was the Thurston Rifles before it joined
the First Regiment. 1t was the champion
drill company of the United States, and
holds the Galveston cup. which it won at
Memphis, Tenn, to prove its claim to the
title of champion. The entertainment will
take the form of a banquet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05
Jacob Rosenberg,s Will.

The will of Jacob Rosenberg, who died
July 80 was filed for probate yesterday.
The estate of the deceased is valued at
about $50 900 Decedent first bequeaths
his widow, Mary Rosenberg his house
hold effects and $1,000. He requests that
his widow and his sons, Robert G.. Leon
and Roscoe, continue his commission
business. The residue of the estate is de-
vised in equal shares to the widow and
three sons of the testator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-05


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