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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
Native Daughters.

- JRING the early part Of September
Miss Stella Finkeldey. grand presi-
dent Of the Native Daughters of the
Golden West. officially visited the three
parlors in Sacramento. Her first visit was
to Sutter Parlor, where she was greeted
by a large number Of the members Of the
order. The work was presented in a salts
factory manner and after the business of
the evening was over Miss Josie Judd,
president Of the parlor. on behalf Of the
members, presented the grand president
with a handsome gilt clock. She next
visited La Bandera Parlor and was well
coined by First Vice President Laura Fox
in the absence of the president. The work
Of the evening was pronounced perfect
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of the third Thursday in September in
Union Square Hall was one that for pre-
cision of movement in the various evolu-
tions surpassed any previous exhibit by
this famous corps. The ladies were loud
ly applauded and after the drill were in
dividually congratulated. The hope was
expressed that they may carry away the
trophy during the encampment at Paso
Robles next month. Dancing followed
the drill.
f. Coburn, well-known fraternal man,
a few days since drove to Redwood City
via the San Bruno turnpike and had as
guests a number of members of Amity
and Oriental Rebekah lodges and at their
destination all partook Of a lunch under
the trees on the outskirts Of the city.
Mrs. Alma I. Jensen, president Of the
California Assembly of Rebekahs, paid
an official visit last week to Bloomfield
Lodge and then went to Silver Spray
Lodge. At each place she was met by
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cial visit to Roma Grove in Oakland, be-
ing accompanied by Grand Secretary
Martinoni, Grand Marshal Antonovfch,
Grand Inside Guardian Pozzi and Grand
Sentinel Cramer. During the evening
Oakland Grove in body visited Roma.
and, with other visitors, there were more
than $50 Druids present. There was an ex-
emplification of the work and an explana-
ton of the manner in which the degrees
should be conferred, after which there
was banquet in honor OF the visitors
A new grove. to be called Live Oak,
will be instituted in Oakland, September
%, with 100 charter members.
There is a movement afoot for class
initiation in the Order of Druidesses in
this city.
Old Friends Circle on the third Mon
day in August had a large and enthusi-
astic meeting, during which several petf-
tions for membership were received.
Mckinley Grove is still progressing. 1t
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and at the close OF the meeting the grand
president was presented a costly cut-glass
perfume bottle. The parlor, in apprecia-
ton Of what Past Grand President Mrs.
Ema Gett has done for it in the past,
presented her a large basket of beautiful
flowers.
Before making her third visit the visit
ing official was taken in charge by COM
mittee representing the three parlors and
driven over the city and immediate vi
cinity that she might see the beauties Of
the Capitol City. She was also taken to
the races and the State Fair, it being fair
week
After having enjoyed the hospitality of
the parlors she paid visit to Califia Par
lOr and there received a welcome akin to
that received in the other parlors. The
hall was prettily decorated and the visit
ing official after witnessing the exempn-
fication Of the ritualistic work expressed
her approval thereof. The parlor pre-
sented her a silver souvenir cup having
engraved upon 1t a view Of the State
Capitol. Suffers Fort and the Marshall
monument
During her stay in Sacramento the
grand president was the guest of Past
Grand President Mrs. Gett, the wife of
Major ". A. Gett.
Mrs. Mary Lithgow, an officer of ANA
y
Miss Laura ]. Frakes at tea at her home
in Sutter Creek, 1t being the occasion of
the anniversary of Miss Frakes' birth.
Besides the hostess and guest of honor.
there were present the following named
to congratulate Miss Frakes: Miss Ida B.
Herman, grand organist; Mrs. Nixon,
Mrs J. Brown. Mrs. Kerfoot and Mrs.
Howard
Past Grand President Mrs. Belle w.
where she spent a three months vaca-
tion.
Past Grand President Eliza J. Keith
visited Keith Parlor on the second Mon
day in September when four candidates
were initiated. In the absence Of Presi-
dent A. Florence Temple, NJ. D., Vice
President Mrs. Addie Freeman. filled that
chair and initiated the candidates with
charming grace. This lady will soon leave
this city with her husband and son for
an automobile tour throughout the State.
During the latter part Of September the
members of the Princess Parlor of Los
Angeles entertained the pioneers of that
section of country. There was an address
by Della Rose, president of the parlor;
then a vocal duet, See the Pale Moon"
by Mrs. Dalton and Miss Himminghofen;
recitation, "A Slight misunderstanding"
Mrs Kerr; vocal duet, 81 Know Bank
Mrs. Dalton and Miss sHimminghofen;
reading. MY New Years Guests" Mrs.
Hoffman; then short addresses by the
pioneers, after which a supper was
served.
Orinda Parlor celebrated the thirteenth
anniversary Of its fraternal existence by
a grand ball in Native Sons Hall on Sep
tember Is. There was a good dancing
crowd which enjoyed a well-arranged
programme of dances Nora Foley was
the floor manager and her assistant was
Alma Reimers.
Joaquin Parlor of Stockton had an en-
tertainment in celebration Of Admission
day and had for special guests the So
ciety Of Pioneers and the Ia lies auxiliary
of that society. There was a large at
tendance and the following was the pro-
gramme of entertainment
Welcome by the president of Joaquin
Parlor, Mrs. Sadie Fiemster; remarks by
Toastmistress Mrs. Lena Hike Mills;
1.-THE Pioneers," DR.. c. c. Grattan; solo,
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National Union.

- ALIFORNIA COUNCIL Of the Ma
tiOnal Union at its meeting on the
first Wednesday in September re-
ceived several applications for member
ship. one Of the applicants being Colonel
Woodruff Of the United States army, who
had been a member OF the order IN the
past but dropped out. and desires to re-
turn. After the regular business Speaker
Ker entertained the membership and vis-
itors with the following programmes:
Plano recital; selections by the California
Council Quartet. The Bridge" and Fish
ing; vocal solos by Friends McCurrie,
Smith Van Orden and Purdy; whistIing
solo, Friend Shearer: violin and piano
duet. the Messrs- Hemsbach: mOnologue
with topical songs. Dick Mack OF the Or
pheum circuit.
Golden Gate Council at its first meet
ing in September obligated one stranger
and received four applications for men,
bership- After the meeting had been
turned over to the speaker there was an
evening Of music and sonz.
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Knights of Pythias.

- RAND CHANCELLOR SARGENT
L paid an official visit on the night Of
September II to Eureka Lodge No.
casion the work Of the order in the page
rank was exemplifed in the long form.
Golden Gate Lodge recently gave the
second Of a series Of socials in Castle
Hall. X Of p building There was a good
attendance, but it was not as large as
was expected, yet what was lacking in
numbers was made up by the enthusiasm
that was shown by those who were there.
That portion OF the evenings entertain
ment designated as the card section was
greatly enjoyed. Two bachelors. Messrs,
Weber and Heinrichs, found happiness in
playing "Old Maid" and caused no end OF
amusement for the onlookers. At a re-
cent meeting this lodge elected three
strangers to membership and there IS ev-
idence that the members are all striving
to see which VIII, in a limited period, in
troduce and have initiated the greatest
number Of strangers.
The social recently given by San Fran
cisco Company Of the Uniform Rank IN
Pythtan Castle was a pleasant affair
that was enjoyed by a very large num-
Der Of people who danced all night. The
affair was admirably managed by the
committee OF arrangements.
The members Of Golden Gate Temple
Of the RathbOne Sisters were guests at
kaffee klatsch last week at the residence
Of Mrs. d. w. and Mss Myrtle Saylor,
242 Twelfth avenue, Richmond district,
and spent a very enjoyable afternoon
Music and song and the serving Of ex-
cellent coffee were the features OF the
afternoon. not TO say anything Of the
small talk. In addition to the hostesses
there were present Mrs. E. Bayley, Mrs.
J. keenan,. Mrs. c. x Thomson, Mrs. J.
E. ELLINGTON. Mrs. J. G. E1emm. Mrs. J.
Lichtenstein, Mrs. Fouth OF Redlands,
Miss Grace Saylor, Mrs. III. Buchanan
and Miss Ruby Saylor.
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has now lightweight members and the
membership is striving to reach the 100
mark. II energy, activity and a desire to
see the grove grow count for anything
the number viii be reached.
The Past Arch Association will pay a
visit to Lincoln Grove in Harmony Hall
on the evening Of September %. On the
first Thursday in October this grove will
give an entertainment and dance in AUS
trian Hall
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Il Love to Hear That Song Again" Cvon
Tilzer), L. Giovanessi; California Mrs.
Belle Stockwell; poem, 'The Sleeping
Princess, California" Grand Trustee En-
ma Barney; violin solo (a), "Jocelyn,"
berceuse (B Godard) Cb), The Cup" (H.
Wieniawskr, Miss Nellie Zoellner; 'Tne
Pioneer Women" Mrs. Mesereau; solo,
Ora pro Nobis," Frank Hillman; THE
Pioneer Daughters" Mrs w. c. Ramsay;
THE Flag" Miss Clara Stier; 1.-The Pho
neer Sons, A. H. Ashley
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The Red Men.

.N the evening Of the third Wednes-
day in September the Improved Or
der Of Red Men in this city or
anized a relief committee on the lines
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TO PREVENT RELATING
PRESIDENT URGES NEED OF FUR.
THEIR LEGISLATION.
Gives Them an Unfair ADVANTAGE
Over Small Competitors Who
Pay Full Rates.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-William e. Cur.
tbs, in a Washington special to the
Record-Herald says:
The president is most anxious to
break up the freight rebate practice
and believes that it can be done with.
out further legislation, although he
would prefer the passage of the bill
which the attorney general submitted
to the congressional committees the
other day.
He believes that the sugar trust,
the beef trust, the coal trust, the -four
trust, the Standard Oil company and
other large interests are enjoying ad-
vantages over their competitors by
secret arrangements with the trans
pOrtation companies, and that if this
system could be broken up, like the
old form of railroad pooling, by ap-
peal to the courts, the pledge of the
republican leaders to the people at
the last election will be carried out.
In his opinion, this can be done
under existing statutes, but it would
be much easier to do it under new
regulations and restrictions. Every
day or two he calls a conference Of
republican leaders at the white house
and in his earnest, emphatic way he
says:
Gentlemen, this must be done; it
is my duty to e that you do it, and
| shall not rest until it is DONE"
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AGAINST PLANS
CHAIRMAN HULL OPPOSED TO
SALE OF TRANSPORTS.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Representa'
tive Hull of Iowa, chairman of the
committee on military affairs, has en-
tered an earnest protest at the white
house against Secretary Roots plan
to get rid of the military transports.
Captain Hull said he was quite
certain that congress will not pass the
bill. He said that no private contract
could be made which would produce
results as economical as those attain
ed through the operation of the trans
ports.
Captain Hulls opposition to the bill
in view of the fact that he has been
Secretary Roots ardent coadjutor for
the past three years, came as a sur.
prise to the president and secretary.
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DECLINES A JuDcEsH|p
FILIPlNOS PROTEST AGAINST
TAFT's RETIREMENT.
Duty Forbids His Return to America
at Present Time-Day Of.
fered Promotion.

Washington, Jan. 14.-After mature
elaboration it has been decided by
the president that Judge Taft shall re.
main in the Philippines as civil gov.
ernor. The decision was reached only
after the president had discussed the
Philippine question thoroughly with
Secretary Root and other members of
his cabinet, and with Vice Governor
Luke E. Wright, who has been in this
country for two months.
For several weeks it has been re-
garded as settled that Governor Taft
would return to this country, per-
haps in a few months to become a
justice of the United States supreme
court. President Roosevelt indicated
to Governor Taft, in a letter dispatch
ed to the Philippines more than a
month ago, that he could have the ap-
pointment to the supreme bench if he
desired it.
1t was the presidents purpose to
name General Wright as civil govern
or of the Philippines.
AS soon as it was learned in the
Philippines that Governor Taft was
likely to leave the islands, cabled pro-
tests began to pour in on the presi-
dent from prominent Filipinos. Even
yesterday the president was in re-
ceipt of a cablegram from some of
the most important interests in the
Philippines urging the retention of
Governor Taft as civil governor.
The protests received in no manner
reflected on Vice Governor Wright,
for whom the people of Manila, and
OF the islands generally, have the
highest regard; but it was pointed out
to the president that Governor Taft
vas ideally equipped for the position
of governor and that any change at
this time would be disastrous to the
best interests of the archipelago. 1t
was maintained that Governor Taft's
REIMBURSEMENT of his post would re-
tard the development of the islands
fully five years.
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PRUSSIA NEEDS N
Chancellor Won BueIow Presents a
Gloomy Picture to the Diet.

SnanCeIlor Won 6ueloW Presents 3
Gloomy Picture to the Diet.
Berlin, Jan. lathe Prussian diet
was reopened today. The chancellor,
Count von Buelow, read the speech
from the throne. No mention was
made of foreign matters nor of the
canal bill. The speech took a gloomy
view of the finances of Prussia. It
said that accounts for 1901 closed
with a deficit of $9,375, 900 and added
that it was not anticipated that the
accounts for 1902 would be apprecia-
bly, more satisfactory. AS for 1908,
a demand would have to be made on
public credit for a considerable loan
in order to establish equilibrium be-
tween the revenue and expenditure.
Bills were announced for further
ing the Denomination of the Polish
provinces Of Prussia.
Measures to improve the admins
tration of the railroads and for the
extension of the state railroad sys-
tenn also were prepared.
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H SHORES CASE.
Judge Harvey on Witness Stand
TODAY.

Butte, Jan. 15.-[Special to The Ca
zette.] Judge Harvey, who is the
principal performer in the star per-
Torrance before Judge McCiernan in
'ae disbsrment Proceedings against
A. J.. Shores, was on the witness
stand the greater part of the day.
Judge Harvey failed to sustain many
of the material allegations alleged in
the complaint. On the other hand
the attorneys for the defense estab-
lished by a preponderance of
testimony that for a year or more
prior to the Thornton hotel incident
correspondence was maintained be-
tween Judge Harvey and Mrs. Brack-
EFT, the woman who figures notorious
ly in the case.
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Valuable Paintings Burned.

New York, Jan. 14.-Fire in the
residence of George j. Gould, S57
Fifth avenue early today destroyed
several valuable paintings. The loss
was estimated at first at $4,000, but
after an inspection had been made by
Mr.. Gould, his secretary said the loss
was about $125, 900. Among the paint
ings burned was The Cavalier" by
Stuart.
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No CHANGE in canteen Law.

Washington, Jan. 14-No action will
be taken by the house committee on
military affairs or by congress on the
question at this session and no con.
sideration is being given by the COM
mittee to any measure proposing the
post exchanges.
This statement was made today by
Chairman Hull, who has been in re-
ceipt daily of a number of letters,
kilograms and petitions from all over
the country.
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To Offer 1t to Day.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 1.-THE Wash
ington correspondent of the Leader
telegraphs that paper tonight as fol
lows:
The place or the supreme court
bench that was rendered to and de-
clined by Governor W. H. Taft of the
Philippine islands, has been offered
to William R. Day of Canton, O., and
it is understood that Mr.. Day will &C
cept the appointment.
Mr.. Day is now a United States cir
cult judge Of the sixth district.
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Torpedo Boat Launched.

San Francisco, Jan. 14.-Shortly be-
fore noon today the United States
submarine torpedo boat Pike took
her initial plunge into the waters OF
the bay from the ways at the Union
Iron Works. The Pike is a duplicate
of the Grampus, which was launched
several months ago. The Grampus
will be given her submarine trial in
a few weeks.
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NO HOPE IN REBATE.
Detroit People Say No Canadian Coal
Will Come West,

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 14.-It was the
unanimous opinion of a half-dozen
prominent coal dealers of this city
that a rebate equal to the duty on
Canadian coal would not result in any
Canadian coal coming into this Sec
ton Of the country. The Canadian
coal that is brought into this country
will all go to the New England coast,
the local men say. The only benefit
that the middle west will derive will
be by a possible %lessening of New
England's demand on the American
coal fields.
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MAYORS MEET TO DISCUSS
NEEDED REFORMS.
COMMITTEE TO DRAFT Bill
Legislature Will Be Urged by Dele.
cations of Lobbyists to Pass
Measure When Introduced.

Helena, Jan. 14.-The unanimity of
sentiment as regards desired munich
pal legislation at the meeting of the
mayors and city attorneys of the lead
ing cities of the state in Helena yes.
terday was remarkable, to say the
least. Every matter brought before
the meeting received a thorough dis
cussion and all were referred to the
committee, consisting CT City Attor-
neys Freeman, Lamb and Horsky of
Great Falls, Butte and Helena, re-
spectively, with instructions that they
draft them into suitable form for pre-
with the recommendation of the may
ors that they be enacted into laws.
Among these were the metropolitan
police measure, giving cities the right
to go on a cash basis when they shall
have reached the constitutional limit
of Indebtedness, giving cities the
right to establish independent garb-
age districts, requesting a change in
the present law relative to condemna-
ton of waters for public USE, restrict
ing the time in which suits against
cites on contracts, torts or for dam
ages may be filed, allowing third-class
cities to increase the salaries of city
officials, giving city councils author
ity to assess the cost of maintenance
of parks to abutting property owners,
altering the license laws so that cities
may receive a greater portion there
of without increasing the aggregate
cost to those procuring the licenses,
or in other words, to reduce the coun-
ty and state licenses with a CORE
spending increase in those of the city.
Will Meet Again Today.
The meeting will be resumed at 10
o'clock this morning for the DISPOSE
tion of such other matters as may
come before the mayors. After the
bills have been prepared by the draft
ing committee, it is the intention to
have them introduced at the present
session of the legislature. The vari-
Gus cities represented will then take
steps to urge their passage through
that body by meal of delegations
sent to Helena. Inasmuch as the
sentiment is universal in favor of
the matter thus far brought before the
meeting, it is felt that such pressure
can be brought to bear that will Sc
cure their prompt consideration by
the assembly. None Of the measures
are radical and those present believe
they will experience no troubl in con-
vincing the legislature of their ne
cessity.
, Is Well Attended. .
The conference is we'll attended. 1t
was expected that Mayor Stevens of
Anaconda would arrive yesterday,
but owing to illness he was not on
hand. Mayor Morris of Bozeman did
not report either. Those present are:
w. H. Davey of Butte, W. B. George
of Billings, J. A. Collins of Great
Falls, Charles GARNER of Livingston,
Miles Romney of Hamilton, B. F.
White of Dillon and F. ]. Edwards
of Helena; City Attorneys E. M.
Lamb of Butte. C. M. Sawyer of Ana
conda, ]. w. Freeman of Great Falls,
and Edward Horsky of Helena, and
Aldermen Larry Dugan of Butte and
A. Stevens and c.. F.. Murphy of
Great Falls.
The sessions were held in the Office
of City Attorney Horsky.
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Burglars Steal Coal.

Minneapolis, Jan. 14-Burglars
ransacked the residence of Mrs.
Adelaide Anderson of this city last
evening and carried off 400 pounds OF
anthracite coal in sacks. They did
not touch jewelry and plate.
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LONDON is ALARMED.
Professions Of Unemployed Continue
and Cause Uneasiness.

oiSN SitS0SttlSSSs
London, Jan. 1.-THE marches of
the unemployed which have now, be-
come a daily feature of London's
streets, are causing uneasiness. About
1000 persons traversed the metrop-
oils in procession today escorted by a
body of police. While these demon
strations have thus far been orderly
the ~shopkeepers recall the expert
ences of some years ago when sim
liar parades ended in the breaking
of store windows, and some of them
are already taking the precaution of
putting up their shutters while the
professions are passing.
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DASH FOR LIBERTY.
convicts Seize a Locomotive and Es-
cape.

cape.
Bay Minette, Ala, Jan. 14.-Frank
Edwards, a member of the Miller
Duncan gang of safe-blowers, of Birm-
ingham; Clint Mombley, a negro con
vict and Gilbert Allen, escaped from
the Hand Lumber company's stockade
at DAWES, today, and were not cap
tured until Mobley had been fatally
wounded. They were armed with pis-
tolls and succeeded in overpowering
the guard, after which they rushed
for a locomotive which was standing
on a switch near by, and, with Mob
ley at the throttle, succeeded in es-
Gaping to the woods at the end of
the switch.
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First Stork-I just left a baby at
that millionaire's home
Second Stork-Funny things, these
human beings, I've just delivered
three to one woman in a tenement,
and her husbands hi of work and
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No. 46-By Landstrum, to regulate
the purchase and sale of goods, wares
and merchandise in bulk.
Hattie E. Smith was appoined
clerk of the judiciary committee.