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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
THE GHEES ARE FEEDING
THEIR NEEDY RELATIVES
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF A POW
ERFUL CHINESE FAMILY.
For Four Days They Will Pray and
Play and Eat and Burn Punk
and Sandal Wood.

Spofford alley is blaze OF light and
color; a shufIiing. shifting mass of Chi
nese humanity; turmoil of fiddle and
horn and gong and cymbal; haze of in
cense and heavy with the perfume of SAN
dal wood. The Ghee Kung Tong is CIV
ing it's annual feast, and the success OF
such affairs is proportionate to the din of
the bands. the gorgeousness ana profusion
of the color and the pungency of the san
daI wood. This year it seems to be ex-
ceeding its former efforts.
The feast is given for all the poor mem
bers Of the family of Ghee, one of the
largest and most powerful in China and
among her emigrants. Twice a day for
four days the needy Ghees will be called
in ard their baskets and buckets filled
with the best of the season from a Chi
nese standpoint. But the hungry Ghees
are not the only guests TO the feast. There
are several bewhiskered old gods, good
and bad, sort of pensioners of the family,
who are also bidden to the festal board.
They are brought rigged in full regalia
and hideous as Chinese art can make
them Most of them linger around in
back rooms for the four days Of the cele-
bration and then the whole family Of
them is taken out and burned with great
rejoicing The bad ones are burned be-
cause 1t is good for them; the good ones
because 1t will do them no harm, and be-
sides is the most picturesque way of get
ting rid of them, and the whole term Of
excitement ends in a blaze, some smoke
and a Lille OF ashes.
The celebration commenced last evening
at o'clock. 1t took string of red robed
and ancient priests with the accompani-
ment of several Chinese bands, to start il,
but by midnight it was going in good
shape. and most of the air in the alley
had given place to the fumes from the
incense pots. Two gods, particularly large
and particularly ugly were placed out in
the alley under the canopy that had been
erected; half a dozen more spare ones
were placed in under flight of stairs,
handy in case of necessity, and a few
more with no immediate duties to attend
TO were scattered through rooms of the
adjoining houses, for the theater of ac-
ton takes up not only the alley itself but
all the houses the GheeS can afford to
rent for the occasion.
The hangings and canopieS are really
gorgeous. and the GheeS take pride in the
fact that they have been sent out from
also a number of groups of wax figures
representing scenes from great Chinese
plays, and there are any number of josh
men. These old priests pray as long as
they can. and then while they rest the
bands have a chance, which they improve
with vigor and Vocferation.
The needy relatives will be fed in the
mornings and at 4 o'clock in the after
moons They will not be asked for Gre
dentials. so it is safe to say the number
of Ghees will increase materially until the
next few days have passed. On Monday
whole company of gods will have to come
out into the freight and be burned. Then
the family duty to the poor relatives is
off until next fall
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
VIII Play Handball on Sunday.

The entries at Phil Ryans handbalI
court, S5S Howard street, for next Sun
day are announced by Professor John
Riordon. Among the most notable events
OF the day will be a single-handed game
between J. White and J. Collins the two
coming players. Both are clever exponents
of handball, using right and left alike. A
great game is expected three games out
OF five to constitute the finish. Following
this Will be match between four mem
bers OF the Montana Regiment, Company
X, Lieutenant Miles Kelley and ]. F. Fitz-
patrick VS. ]. Fitzpatrick and A O'Malley.
a good game is looked for
The other entries are: T. Leach and A
McNicker VS., J. Condor and G. Smith:
D. Regan and J. Kirby Us. f Barry and
T. Foley; w. Fisher and r Housman VS..
P. Ryan and NJ. Basch; C. Mcdonald and
NJ. Mcneil VS.. d. Rodgers and L. Car
raine; w. H. Sieberst and D. ]. Sheehan
vs.. E. McDonough and E. Lynch; j. Rior-
don and f. Maloney vs.. J. Harlow and
E. Foy; A. Hampton and p Donnellv VS..
NJ. J. Kilgallon and r. Linehan.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

offered at the last meeting. and which
called for an expenditure of S36 900, was
not accepted, being not in accordance with
the dignity of the subject. The credit of
the State demanded something more or
nate, and the committee decided that $780,
600 would be about the right amount to
eXpend in the erection of a monument
that would fittingly commemorate the
martyred President
To this end the committee decided to
issue a circular calling for the organlza-
ton of local executive committees in the
different counties of the State, which will
act in conjunction with the committee of
this city, and do their best to raise their
proportions of the sum and meet here in
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
Free Baptist Association.

Free Baptist Association will be held
to-day at the Bush-street Free Baptist
Church, near Larkin street. The nro-
gramme is as follows: Prayer meeting
10:45 a. m; business meeting, II 80 m
lunch in vestry for delegates, 12:15; meet,
ing of Pacific Coast Free Baptist Union
1:30 p. m: preaching service, 2 p. m; cove,
nant meeting, 8 p. M; adjournment. 4
d. m.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
IN HONOR OF LINCOLN.
The Monument League Meets and
Increases the Scope Of It's
Object

meeting of the executive committee of
the Lincoln Monument League was held
last evening at the rooms of the Union
League Club. President w. W. Stone
acted as chairman. The members listened
to the reading of the various reports and
the debates on the questions to which they
gave rise.
The committee reported that the design
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
Sloan Gets q Fall.

LONDON, Oct. G. Tod Sloan. the
jockey, had fall at Templeton Park to-
day. He was mounting b. Koet's Lath-
eron Wheel in the paddock, preparatory
to going to the post for the race for the
Richmond plate, when the horse reared,
throwing Sloan and rolling over him.
Sloan was carried to the weighing-room,
where it was ascertained that his Injuries
though painful were not serious.
American jockeys rode three horses to
victory at Kempton Park to-day. l..
Rein had the mount on Yousen, which
won the race for the Feather Plate; Vio-
lence, ridden by Sloan. was second. as
was also his mount for the Imperial Plate
on Democrat. J. H. Martin rode St La
and Tarolinta, which won the October
Plate and the Middlesex Plate. respect
lively. Sloan's mishap prevented him from
riding Wheel for the Richmond Plate.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

general convention some time in the fore
part OF February. 1t is expected that 20O0
delegates will attend
Many members made speeches. in which
they pledged themselves to do all in ths
power to further the interests of the
movement Senator Morehouse agreed 10
answer for Santa Clara County. and Sen
ator McGoWan promised that Humboldt
County would enthusiastically meet ali
demands that might be made upon IL.
Maud-Do you like to have men fatter
you?
Ethel-Oh. 1 don't mind if they happen
to be ographers.-Harper Bazar.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
GRADY HAD A
RELAPSE AND
WON A RACE
Fifteen to One in the Ring.
Three Choices First at
Oakland.

Friday never was noted for being a
drawing card, and yesterday was no eX-
ceptio,. at Oakland track. The fields were
not ragged, nor were they high class, but
still they furnished some very fair sport.
The first choices continued TO hold their
own by capturing three of the five events
decided, and there was no complaint over
'reYersals."
To sulking Grady belongs the honor OF
being the star coin gatherer. The bay
horse was almost entirely overlooked in
the betting on the mile selling run, and
galloped in, with 7. Walsh up, at odds of
10 to l. Jerid was the market favorite,
and started out at a terrific clip. Little
Ryan tried to place him on the back
stretch but broke it up badly, getting
hopelessly pocketed. P. A. Finnegan then
took up the running, leading to within a
sixteenth from the home plate. Grady
there passed him, winning with ease in
1:42 Donator made miserable showing.
After a, lay off, of several days Eddie
Jones arrived in town and had his friends
down on The Buffoon to win the opening
two-year-old sprint. The Buffoon was
played from to 312, and Eddie tried hard
TO play cushion caroms with the favorite,
My Gypsy, but was beaten out. His little
bit Of pleasantly caused him TO be fined
S25 by the stand. Summer ran third.
The mile and furlong run, decided un-
der selling conditions, fell to Opponent
the post favorite, with Devin up. Mamie
G at first commanded first call in the
ring, but her price receded. Opponent was
best at the close, catching Rapido and
beating him out nearly a length, with
something to spare. Mamie g, under
weak riding, ran third.
Pat MOrrissey stepped ito taw" without
the asking in the fourth recital, over
seven furlongs. A l to chance, he won
in romping fashion from Socialist. Feb
ruary was tired third.
The last race of the day resulted in
big upset. Novia carried the big money
bet at odds of 3 to and was headed from
the start by Negligence. a 6 to l shot.
maiden jockey class on this occasion.
CAMPUS. a 50 to shot. took the show.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
Improvement Club Meeting

The Fairmount and Glen Park Improve
ment Club held its regular weekly meet
ing last night and elected the following
officers to serve for the next year: Thom-
as Crouch, president; +. GARNER. vice
president; Chris Stader. recording secre-
tary; Mrs. F. Twohey, financial secretary;
Joseph Heck, treasurer; p. Hartman,
sergeant-at-armA
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

Trustees last evening amended the ordi-
nance governing the licensing of sparring
exhibitions in the city limits by raising
the amount from $50 to $780, This action
was prompted by the fatal Hosken-Pen-
dergast contest last week, in which hos
ken lost his life.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
Selections for To-Day.

SeIections for To-Day.
First race -Meadowlark Ships. Monrovia
Second race-Southern Girl, The Scot Bogus
Bill
Third race-Humidity. Faversham. Anchored
Fourth race-Rosinante, May W. Morinel.
Fifth race-Horton, Loving Cup, Olinthus.
Sixth race-Alaria. Sorrow, Chihuahua.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

To Prohibit Prizefights.
GRASS VALLEY, Oct. 6.-The City
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

Batteres-Hahn and Wood: Philippi and Lat
timer. Umpires-O Day and Mcdonald.
WASHINGTON, Oct '6-To-day's Washing
ton Baltimore game postponed on account
OF wet grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07
CINCINNATI DEFEATS
LOUISVILLE BADLY
CORRECT STANDING OF THE C

CINCINNATI Oct 6.-Hahn struck out nine
of the Coonels to-day. did not give base
on balls and allowed but hit Philippi
Clubs r. H. h
Cincinnati ..'s..'s................... 3 Il
Louisville ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-07

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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
KILLARNEY.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. !

fishing, and is mentioned as having con-
ferred with James J. Coogan, Mayor Van
Wyck and others in regard to the pur-
chase of the estate by subscription. Mr..
Roche said: 81 don't know but that this
matter has become public too soon. Let
it be distinctly understood, please, that 1
am not the promoter of this scheme; that
did not come to this country with my
hat held out asking for money to pur-
chase the Muckross estate. As under
stand it, it was the report that the estate
was to be purchased by one of the Goulds
that directed the attention of Mr.. Coogan
and other Irish-Americans here to this
matter, and as / was here and knew more
about the property than anybody else,
they consulted me about it. Their propo-
sition seemed to be live one, and so
have taken an interest in it.
"There are about 10000 acres in the
property which it is proposed to purchase,
and it embraces all the principal objects
of interest to tourists If an individual
should acquire the property and shut it
off from the tourists it would mean the
wiping out of the Lakes of Killarney as a
resort for tourists.
"My idea would be to have the property
purchased not only by New York Irish
Americans, but by Irishmen. l would
subscribe $1,000. The cost would be
$4,000. would suggest presenting it
as park to the Kingdom of Kerry as
we call it, but name trustees for it who
should be permanent, say, for instance,
the Mayor of New York, the Archbishop
of New York and two Irish dignitaries.
The park could be made more than self
supporting if hotel were opened in the
Muckross abbey."
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
CEDAR GROVE.
The Commenceme of This
Famous Academy and
Medals Awarded.

The ffty-seventh commencement ex-
ercises of Cedar Grove Academy, Port
land, was held in Library Hall Tuesday
afternoon, and full house enjoyed the
splendid programme of Rotations, dia-
logues, music and singing of the pupils.
Gold medals were awarded as follows
For punctual attendance, Stella Keyes
department, Alice Webb; scholarship
Ernestine Werst; excellence, Stella
Keyes; Christian doctrine, Eta Charlton,
senior class; Frances Webb, junior class
elocution, Jennie Edelin,, senior, and
Ethel Bitter, junior; music, Ben Slower
first department; Nellie Cunningham
second department; attendance, Mary
Eberhardt; good conduct, Stella Keye'
and Minnie Greenbaum.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
IN LINE OF DUTY.
Corporal Higgins Drowned in Crossing
Pasig River TO RepeI an Attack
OF the FiIipinOs.
His Commanding Officer Reports to the
Family in Letter Of Coincidence
TO the Father.

That the United States Government
looks after every detail of its soldiers,
notes and records every event concerning
them, and appreciates the love and anx-
iety of parents and friends regarding
them, is manifested IT. the case of Cor
poral William l.. Higgins, son of the pro-
prietor of the Kentucky Irish American,
who was drowned April 30, in the Philip
pines. The Philippines are 10000 miles
from the national capital, and the mea-
ger Geographic report of the young mans
death was all the stricken family could
obtain at the time, but were promised
full account as soon as it could be Off
cially made. The following letter has
been received from Second Lieutenant
John B. Schoeffel, Company B, Ninth U.
S. Infantry:
PATERos, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, May
4, lS99.-Mr. Higgins, Louisville, KY
Sir: The sad duty OF notifying you of
the death by drowning of Corporal Will
lam L. Higgins, Company B, Ninth In
fantry, befalls me as his company COM
mander
He was drowned Saturday afternoon,
April 80, 1899, while crossing the Pasig
river to repel an attack made by the in
surgents upon our lines. We were cross
ing by RATS and the one on which he took
passage was overturned; he being unable
to swim, was drowned in spite of every
effort that was made to save him.
He died in the line of his duty, and
every man and officer in this battalion
sends his deepest coincidence, for he was
a true friend, soldier and comrade.
His body was recovered the next day
and taken to Manila, where it was buried.
He now lies in Battery Knoll, as the mil
itary cemetery is called.
l am with deepest regards for your sor-
row, Very respectfully,
JOHN B. ScHoEFFEL,
Second Lieut.. Ninth Infantry, Command
ing Company B.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24

where, sinking down on her knees, she
prayed as some one has prayed before
"Oh God, if there be God, help me &c
believe"
And there in the still shallow of the
sanctuary, with only the light of the lit
tie crimson lamp shining upon her, she
bowed her beautiful head in very subjec-
ton.
Not many weeks later the artistic world
was all astir with the news of Miss
Wynne's "going over to Rome" Know
ing as they all did what her opinions
were surprise was the order of the day.
However" remarked one, spitefully,
and the sentiment was echoed by many,
there is very potent factor to be con-
sidered-Ernest Ward"
Ernest read the news. He was in
Africa, and the paper he saw was month
old. Without losing a day he started OIL
his return to England.
Clare had given him up. For months
she had heard nothing of him. She
thought he was lost to her, but it was an
immense relief for her to think that some
day he would knew of her newly found
happiness.
One day she had been out, and on
returning found a small parcel directed
to her in hand that sent all the pulses
of her heart throbbing wildly. With
eager, trembling fingers she opened it.
Something dropped out and rolled upon
the ground.
1t was her engagement ring, and in
the covering she found Ernest's card.
She did not send it back this time.
The next day well-known step, minus
perhaps some of its former confidence,
was heard coming up to her studio.
"Ernestr
"My dearest Clarep
That was all they said, for words would
not come. A picture of the Sacred
Heart occupies prominent position in
the house of Mr.. Ernest Ward and his
artist wife.-Catholic Fireside.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24

Among the pictures which were to
adorn the walls she left to the last that
of full length figure of our Lord show
ing His Divine Heart, with the inscrip-
ton written below, at is all love and
mercy" This Clare felt was to be her
masterpiece, and she threw her whole
heart and soul into the work. As it grew
under her hands she loved it. She was
irresistibly drawn toward it, and the
words which she was to paint beneath it
constantly required to her mind.
at is all love and mercyn'
One evening Clare had put the finish
ing touches to her work and standing at a
distance she was examining it critically.
The mother prioress came up gently to
her side and said softly: ut is beautiful.
What must the reality be1"
Clare gave start. The reality Yes,
surely there was reality somewhere
surely there was more than the emptiness
and WEAKNESS which at times weighed
upon her so heavily.
She turned suddenly and, clasping the
wondering nun in close embrace, said
in piteous tones: How happy you are
you believe in Him. believe moth
ing. Oh, do help me--to believe, too.
''Dear child. He will help you Him
self. He is all love and mercy" said
the nun. Come here and tell Him
ALL
+ Clare, who had burst into tears, suffered
herself to be led before the tabernacle
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24

Fraser has been pitching good ball for
Philadelphia this year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
Irish News,
Church News,
Society News,
Home News,
Labor News,
Sporting News.

1t is a First-Class Weekly Journal which is
printed and mailed on Fridays, so that its
city readers may take advantage Of the
announcements it contains and be directed
where to make their Saturday purchases.
This will result i'll great benefit to our
advertisers, who should remember the fact
that it has the Official Endorsement of the
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
EXCURSION TO INDIANAPOLIS.

The big -Four Route" announces an
excursion to indianapolis and return for
Sunday, June 20, at the very low rate OF
$3.50 for the round trip. Special train
leaves Seventh-street Union Depot at
a. IN. Returning train leaves Union
Depot, Indianapolis, at p. M. Spend
Sunday at the "Hoosier Capital" Tick
cts on sale at city ticket Office, 2lS Fourth
avenue, and Union Depot, Seventh and
river
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-24
NEW CHURCH AT ELIzABETHTOwN.

The church of St. John the Baptist,
Elizabethtown, KY, was dedicated by
Bishop McCloskey Monday. The cere-
monies were attended by large crowd,
and were solemn and impressive. The
choir, assisted by Misses Nellie and Liz
zie Chase and others from Louisville,
rendered grand music.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-09-20
An Unparalleled Dr0uth.

If there was ever a more severe or long
continued drouth than this section is now
suffering from, there seems to be no dis
tinct remembrance of it. Both in Yer
mont and from New Hampshire comes the
cry for water. In many sections there is
no water even for drinking and domestic
uses, and farmers are drawing water sew
eral miles tor daily consumption. The
lamentation in the land is long and loud.
In Bellows Falls the situation is becom-
ing critical 1t was thought yesterday that
if rain does not fall before the end of the
week, the mills will have to shut down for
considerable portion of the time. For
the last month the production has been
seriously crippled, and during the past
week several machines have been idle
portion of the time. Saturday night two
news machines of the international plant
were down and part OF the machines on
the manila side have also been down some
within few days. With the small amount
of water running through the canal, it is
catch as one can. The power is very I'M
even, and doing business unsatisfactory.
The Connecticut Saturday was the low
est in the records OF the Canal company,
covering the 16 years since 1888. At
P. NJ. the water was IA 1-2 inches below
the top of the dam The next lowest
record is August IA, 1886, when the water
was - inches below the dam. With
everything shut off and no mills running
from Sunday morning until Monday morn
ing the water rose in the dam only 21
inches, and yesterday at noon 1t was
II 3-S inches below the top with indica-
tons that it would be as low as Saturday
by today.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-09-20
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

r. N Marsh and wife visited in Townshent
and Jam aica last week and attended tn.
Bondyille fair.
minister is teaching the village school in
place of Miss O'Nei!, who after one day':
service was transferred to school in Bellows
Falls.
Mrs. S. P. Gushing is the second victim OF
fever in tho family. Mr. Cushing is so fa1
recovered as to able to attend to the duties OF
the postoffice part of each day.
r. H Hail. who has been an invalid for 16
years, has not been as well of late.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxield left Monday for a
vacation of several weeks.
Mr.. Farrar of Springfie Mass general
managing agent of the Atlantic and Pacific
Tea company spent few days here last week
with the local agent, G j Perham. A larger
variety of groceries and several new and de-
amounting to 5000 was sent to headquarters
last week. showing large increase in the
quantity of goods handled.
Rev G F. Chaplin conducted church servi-
ces Sunday afternoon and Mrs. G. A. Lasher
in the evening, both being of much interest
The mid-week prayer meeting, which will be
held on Wednesday instead of Thursday
evening, will be led by Mrs. Lasher. Later
in the week she will go to Guilford, her new
field of labor, carrying with her many kind
wishes from those who have been helped by
her mission here.
Notice has been given that a sermon will
be read next Sunday morning at the usual
hour of service with Sunday school and
Endeavor meeting at the accus
toned time.