davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Ancient Order Workmen.

Grand Recorder c. T. Spencer of the
Ancient Ordersof United Workmen has
returned from an extended visit to the
southern part of the State and reports
that all the lodges he visited are doing
well and that on the night of each visit
there were candidates for initiation.
Grand Master Workman Dunton was
in this city last week and attended a
session of the executive committee
Arrangements have been completed
for the memorial service to be held in
this city February 19 in Golden Gate
Hall under the auspices Of the Past
Masters Association. Tickets of ad-
mission are being distributed by the
subordinate lodges.
The movement for a class initiation
in this city April is being agitated in
all Of the local lodges.
Forget-M -Me-Not Lodge of the Degree
of Honor had a pleasant 'tat home" in
its lodge room last week which was at
tended by a goodly number of people
who were entertained with a pleasing
programme and a fine order of dances
The following was the programme:
song, Mrs. Angie Wells, accompanied
by George Webb; recitation. William
Connolly; piano and clarinet seIec-
tions, George Webb and W. T. Boyd
Jr.; recitation, Eugene Kerrigan:
piano recital, Professor Charles Hoff-
man. The committee that had charge
of this affair was: Mrs Mileah Balm.
Caroline Dibblee, Florence v. Boyd,
Jessie Foster and Maria Loan. Frank
Mcguire was floor manager
Valley Lodge will have ladies,
night in the Pioneer building Febru-
ary 8.
The following officers were installed
for St Johns Lodge, A. o. u. w. for
the current term: w. H. Carter. past
master; II. K. Waterhouse. master
workman; ]. A. Waters, foreman: ].
Donovan. overseer: w. A. Paulson. re-
corder; G.. j. Mcconnell, financier: 7.
d. Wheelock, receiver; c. F. Brown,
guide; George Phillip and L. j. Ne
vers, watchmen- After the installation
there was a programme of entertain
ment contributed by Master Lievra.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Master Carroll, Dr. G. e. Anderson. E.
Boyd, Mrs. Van Secke, M. and S. Car
cass, Miss Ray Carcass, Miss Nevers.
J. Fulton, J. Booth and B. Dusier. After
the programme refreshments and col
lation were served.
Mrs. Linda G.. Malloy, well known In
a number of fraternal societies. who on
many occasions has furnished vocal
and instrumental music for Carnation
Lodge, Degree of Honor, was recently
presented a handsome sofa cushion by
that lodge in appreciation Of her many
acts of kindness.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
The Native Sons.

A new parlor of the Native Sons of
the Golden West named and num-
bered Castro No. 232 was instituted
on/ the third Saturday in January at
Duveneck Hall by Grand President
Mclaughlin, assisted by Grand Or
ganizer Andrew Mocker. Grand First
Vice President James L. Gallagher,
Grand Secretary Charles H. Turner,
Grand Marshal M. II. Sduires, Grand
Trustee j. Emmett Hayden, and H. C.
Lichtenberg. Bismark Bruck, John
Fennell. Richard d. Barton, w. H.
Dwyer and J. F. Gonzales filling va
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Odd Fellows.


The grand master and the Veteran
Odd Fellows paid visit to Yerba
Buena Lodge last week and a very
pleasant session was the result.
w. t. Galloway, one of the board of
directors of the Veteran Odd Fellows
Association, having removed TO the
East, resigned his office, and F. L. Tur-
pin was chosen to succeed him. This
association will elect its officers for the
next term May s, and the following
night the members will enjoy their an
nual banquet.
Fountain Lodge of Oakland will eel
ebrate it's thirty-third anniversary of
institution with appropriate exercises
on the night of February 6.
A new encampment will be instituted
at Newman, Stanislaus County, Febru-
ary II.
The celebration of the fiftieth ami
versary of Bald Mountain Encamp
ment, which was to have been held
March l. will be held March 8.
Anram Encampment of East Oakland
will hold an open meeting in it's hall
March 2.
Loyal Rebekah Lodge will have mi
tiation at its next held meeting. and
on the night of the 18th inst. will have
a valentine party in its hall.
There will be valentine party given
Fellows building February Ia.
On February Is Oriental Rebekah
Lodge will have a paper carnival in it's
lodge room.
The officers of Amity Lodge had its
officers installed on the last Saturday in
January in the presence of a large
number of people. After the installa-
tion the retiring past noble grand. Mrs.
Howard, was presented a magnificent
jewel, and Mrs. Cruickshanks. the re-
tiring noble grand, was presented
collar. Flowers were presented the new
and retiring officers by the lodge and
by friends.
Templar Rebekah Lodge gave an en-
tertainment in its hall last week. There
was a good programme, the principal
feature being specialties by Past Noble
Grand Mrs. H. w. Osthoff.
The reports from the subordinate en-
campments show that the year 1904
will be the banner year in the history
of the order for. increase in member
ship. In 1869 it was 444. which was
the banner year up to the one just ex-
pired. The increase of that year will
be in excess of 500.
Grand Master Linscott and Assist
ant Grand Secretary Clifford instituted
a new lodge at Geyserville. last week.
The grand master and Grand Secre-
tary Shaw returned early last
week from a series of visitations
to lodges in the southern end Of the
State. They found the lodges In Los
Angeles, Riverside and San Pedro very
active, and while in Los Angeles the
grand officers dedicated new hail..
which is said to be the most up-to-date
hall in the State.
Grand Master Linscott and the grand
secretary will shortly visit Loyalton,
Sierra County, for the purpose of dedi-
eating new hall to Odd Fellowship.
and at the same time institute new
lodge of the Rebekal1s.
Walhalla Rebekah Lodge will give
an entertainment and dance in the Cow
enant Hall of the Odd Fellows building
February II, on which occasion Miss
Milcovich will render vocal solos,
Madame Roeckel accompanist; Master
Gordon and Miss Sophie Osborn will
appear in specialties, then q either club
will give instrumental music, after
which there will be recitations and 9TH
er numbers. After the programme there
will be dancing for an hour or more.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Rathbone Sisters.

District Deputy Julia Day, assisted
by Maud Wigham as G. S. and Maude
O'Brien as G. M, installed the officers
of San Francisco Temple of the Rath-
bone Sisters. The installation was fol-
lowed by banquet, served in the taste
fully decorated banquet hall.
The same deputy, assisted by Emma
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Improved Red Men.

The membership of Altohomas Tribe
is busy at this time organizing a coun-
Gil of the Degree of Pocahontas. and
the aim of those engaged in this work
is to secure charter with 300 names
upon it.
The evening at home given by Mani
tou Tribe in Red Mems building on the
S0th sleep of the cold moon was well at
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
Xs.s...sgL

Schofleld as q. S. and Elsie Smith as q.
NJ, installed the officers of Golden Gate
and Eschscholtzia temples for the cur
rent term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

sales are Of casual hiitlLng-in eharaCtsr only
Prices deeces a little weaker, Xxx woods
selling the past week in eastern markets for 50 TO
36l2 cents. Fine washed Ohio delaine has brought
81 cents in recent sales. Pulled woods also show
accumulation, and dealers are willing In the
case of BIS and short woods to recede from the
asking prices of a month ago. Western markets
continue firm, however, and baby cOmbings con-
tinue TO bring 3319 to 81 cents in St Louis The
Western farmer has been firm in his ideas OF
value that practically all contracting for next
springs clip has ceased The prices demanded
are so much in advance of those received this
year for the woods that dealers claim them 10
be practically beyond the importing point. Unless
the price OF wool advances in foreign markets
very little contracting be done at growers
terms.
Various foreign wool markets opening for
the seasons woods. In Buenos Ayres prices
were recorded which range, If the woods We're 10
be landed here, around 40 cents, which is from two
and one-half to three cents above the prices at
which present stocks are held. The opening OF
Melbourne sales showed poor selection of woods
suitable to American uses. and early advces as to
prices show advance. Considerable interest is
being manifested by carpet yarn spinners in
worstad woods, but prices are high buying is
restricted. Hitherto the bulk of the demand has
been limited to filling woods which are
paratively neglected. Purchases of carpet woods
shortly be made almost regardless Of price by
carpet makers generally, as supplies OF wool ar
hand are getting very low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

CESS Than 100 shares
MINING STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
RAILROADS.

1890 Chicago Subway
8 O0-g Erie riEhts.
10 CT North rights
rs Interh Rapid t
zee eIa1hst Transit
~ New-p-lsans.
100 90 Pref ..---
iIss NYNH & Il ITS.
500 Northern Sec .
u DO stubs 1890.
aSG SesbozrG lsI pf,
200 West Maryland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

A EMBELLISHMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS for Ths
n lrbune -Scay-s a. their Uptown once. No. 1.364
B.oadway between 2G.h and S5h until O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
STOCKS.

.Flat price quotations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
Dividend Notices.
IS NASSAU STREET.


New York City IS.
New York City SIS.
New York City IS.
Raw Shore Union Free School District No. rs.
Cedric Ditch Co. Ist Is.
Citizens Electric Co. of North Plainheld, N. J.,
Ist IS.
Columbus. Buckeye Lake & Newark Traction
Co. 1st IS.
Du Bots Electric & Traction Co. Collateral
Trust SIS.
Fort Madison Water Co. Registered Inter
est SIS.
Marietta. Columbus & Cleveland R. r. Co.
Ist SIS.
Manhanset Improvement Co. Ist 6s.
Newburgh Electric Ry. Co. 1st IS.
New Jersey Steamboat Co. Consolidated IS.
New York Athletic Club Debenture IS.
Pelham Manor (yillage Of Sewers as
Pere Marquette R. R. Co. of Indiana Ist as
Rochester Gas & Electric Co. Con. IS.
Rockland Light & Power Co. Ist IS.
Rocky Mountain Coal & Iron Co. Ist IS.
Safety Insulated Wire & Cable Co. 1st Is.
San Francisco Coke & Gas Co. Ist S..
Sing Sing Gas Mig. Co. Ist as.
Southern States Land Co., 1st 6s
Southern States Land Co. ed 6s.
Watervhet Hydraulic Co. 1st S.
DUE NOVEMBER 18TH, 1905
Hammondsport (village of N. Y, IS.
Lambs CThe) Registered Interest IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

capital stock -s---
TAME FEELING IN Wool: 49,.
- Wool and Cotton Reporter Of this
week says: ..-,.+s for raw wool has de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

re-s again active. but irregular. In the
r sI.-s stocks Greene Consolidated and Greene
nioNs strong. British Columbia and GRANNY
Gola ss small fraction. Mitchell Mining. on
irll- ~. trading rose over 4 per cent. In bonds
ST. 49, and susQuehanna SIS were slightly higher
Al--tcsn steel Foundry Is were firm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
,oeEpa AND GRAND ISLAND.

=. ro..rb end Grand Island has issued its report
~ the year ended June 50, 1900 Inc 'h'o'ii0
- 49, co1opares as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

Trenton Gas & Eiec Co LIST IS, 1e49. NJ & s.. Jos
7renton Passenger Ry LIST IS, 1881 A & IA
5r-a-4on s. nv Co lst con SIS 1888, J & ]. .10T
Tnitei Electric CO of 1st As, 1919. 81 D. 70
sE,Ia+ urice quotations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

ScnsoIiSated fraction Co OF y y. 50 g
Dixon C-IciAle Company
Essex & Hudson Gas COMPANY Icy
s Electric Company OF Bergen County,. % o.
Hackensac1 Water Company common TO- 90
15SSottan land & Improvement Company 200 -
T5udson County Gas Company III
Jersey City E!0b9sen 4 Paterson ny $50
Brunswick Light, Heat q POWER 49, oSS
New 2sTsey zRs cCn g4s2 eleahe Company 172
NJ, Jersey Street Railway Company. -.
Paterson q faS SSs-a.3oS -......-... SS 1O2
PUBLIC service S Soi 3sn,ay, 26O
Somerset Union MiaaIese = TrIfia5 Co196 l2s
South Jersey Gas ,S.S,-a,v $40
Singer Manu- Manu- 1S Oo4-'l' ........670 675
IJnIted Electric Company Of New-JerseS 1890 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
BALTIMORE STOCKS.
Business Opportunities.

4 GENTLEMAN with good connections nee , who can in
expense of a resnonsibe company learn a chance
4 very profitable investment and a permanent
business rounectan FOR future. Address MEXICO
Tribune Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
BOSTON STOCKS.
FURNISHED by r. I. Day & Co.. No. Mas
Oct 20 Oct d Oct
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.

FURNISHED by Charles D Barney Co. No % Broad-st,
Nev-Yorlz and No. 10 South 4th-st Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

MOBILE AND OHIO.
The mo tn pamphlet report for the year ended Dc,
sueo % ,e0s The income account compares as ioi
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
c. N. SCHWAB TO HEAD
new STEEL COMBINE

Pittsburg, June 19.-Charles M.
Schwab is to be the head of q gigantic
new combination which will not only
be dangerous rival to the United
State Steel Corporation, but will be
one Of the greatest industrial combina-
tions in the world. With the big plant
Of the Bethlehem Steel Company as q
nucleus, it is the intention Of Schwah
to gather in some ten smaller steel
plants scattered throughout the coun-
try.
The combination will include extern
sive coal lands, both developed and
undeveloped, in this state, as we'll az
many miles Of railways which tap
these rich fields. All in all, the coal
acreage involved is said to be about
200, 200, end the steel plants are said
to number ten.
The new combination will be effect.
ed under New Jersey charter, but
whether of an existing or Of q new COR
poration has not yet been decided.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
GENERAL MAKING GOMEZ
PASSES AWAY AT HAVANA

Havana, June 18.-Gen. Maxine
Gomez, the idol of the Cuban popu-
lace. and the one man above all others
to whom the little island republic owes
its existence, died at his residence last
night after an illness of month All
the members of his immediate family
were at his bedside.
No arrangements have as yet been
made, though it is the intention Of
President Palma to tender state fune-
raj and to have the body lie in state at
the Capitol for a couple Of days at
least.
Manifestations of grief are in evil
dence on all sides, and mourning en-
blems are being placed on nearly every
house in the city.
The death Of Gen. Gomez is q dis
tinct blow to the Liberal fusion move
ment, az they had hoped to secure his
cooperation in the coming campaign.
He is survived by his widow, five
sons and one daughter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
CAR WILL HEAR orLr6ATcs
Great Excitement IN st. Petersburg
RecauSe OF Decision.

Great Excitement In st. Petersburg
Because Of Decision.
st. Petersburg. Juno 19.-Not SINCE
the assassination Of Grand Duke Ser-
eius has 90 much excitement been
caused in st. Petersburg az follows the
announcement made late lat night
that the cazr had reconsidered his de-
termination to snub the delegates from
the,M Moscow zemstvo and had agreed to
grant them an audience.
Further than that, he has consented
that they may talk freely and boldly
of the conditions of the country with
out fear of punishment for anything
that they may say.
This marks new epoch in Russian
history and, it is generally argued, II
preliminary to the formation Of ma.
tional assembly and the granting Of
limited constitutional rights to the
Russian people.
The delegates from the zemstvo and
municipal congress will meet the cza1
today at Peterhof palace.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
JAPAN'S PEACE TERMS
ARE NOT HUMILIATING

st. Petersburg, June 2O.-Japan's
terms Of peace, according to an inter
view had by correspondent of the
Novoe Vreyma with a member Of the
Japanese embassy at Vienna, will
prove to be more moderate than had
been expected. and will be based on
the proposition made in the Japanese
note on the eve Of hostiities, with the
addition of an indemnity covering the
cost Of the war.
Japan will not insist on humiliat-
ing terms such as the cession Of the
island Of Sakhalin, the disarmament
Of Vladivostok, or the limitation of
Russis's naval rights in the Pacific,
but will insist on guarantees against
renewal Of the war for half century
at least.
The diplomat is quoted as saying
that Japan wishes to live on terms Of
friendship with Russia in the future
and is not disposed to make over harsh
stipulations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
PEACE CONFERENCE
TO MEET IN AUGUST

Washington, June 19.-Russia and
japan have decided to appoint plenipo-
tentiaries to represent them in q con-
ference at Washington. M. Clido6 has
already accepted the chairmanship of
the Russian mission, and ID being con-
suited about the selection Of his assist
ant, but Washington has OF yet heard
whether Marquis Ito's health will per-
NIT him to come as the ranking Jap
aneae plenipotentiary. The belief here
is hatfield Marshal Yamagata will
be designated in Ito's place should the
marquis be unable to accept. It is ex-
pected that the conference will con-
vene here about the middle Of August.
Pending the final announcement of
the plenipotentiaries little progress to-
ward the arrangement of an armistice
is being made Oh either side. Japan
will not take the initiative in requess-
ing an armistice.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
HYDE AND ALEXANDER OUT.
designations OF Equitable Officials
Are Accepted.

New York, Juno 21.-Following
quickly the institution of q new and
independent investigation Of the affairs
Of the Equitable Life Assurance Soci-
ETY. by direction Of Paul Morton, chair
man of the board Of directors, came
the announcement last night by Mr..
Morton that he had accepted the res
ignations Of John W.. Alexander az
president and James Fl. Hyde as vice
president.
These resignations, with those Of
Second Vice President Gage E. Tar
bell, Third Vice President George r.
Wilson, Fourth Vice President Will
lam 81. Mcintyre and Assistant Score
tary 81. B. Winthrop, were placed in
the hands Of Mr.. Morton at the meet
ing Of the board Of directors at which
he was elected chairman Of the board
with plenary powers over all the affairs
Of the society.
In receiving the designations the new
chairman announced that he would
hold them in allegiance until he had
time to acquaint himself further with
the affairs Of the society.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
TOW RAFT ACROSS OCEAN.
Two f1illi0n Feet OF Spars and pilina
Will Compose u.

San Francisco, June 21.-A log raft
containing O,0OO, 900 feet of spars and
piling will be towed across the Pacific
to Shanghai during the summer. This
il the gigantic plan Of q company just
organized under the laws Of British
Columbia. as q branch Of tho Robert
son Raft Company Of this city. At
the head Of the concern is 81. III. Rob-
ertson, who is said to have made vast
sums by his success in rafting lumber
from Northern points to San Francisco.
Despite to opposition Of ship owners
and seafarers. Robertson will send 70
Shanghai, or at least start in that di-
rection. larger raft Of big logs than
has ever yet been put together. Il
will be lowed by one or more. Of the
most powerful tugs Of San Francisco.
accompanied by = collier or oil steamer
with fuel.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
TO SUCCEED BELLINGeR.
Announced That President Has AD.
pointed W. w. Cotton.

SNsAssVOu~SO uu0u VTCS1O(uB mas AOs
pointed w. w. Cotton.
Washington, June 19.-After a con-
fernce with President Roosevelt, Attor-
ney General Moody announced that it
had been decided to appoint Judge w.
". Cotton, OF Portland, Or, to the va
caucy on the district bench caused by
the death of Judge Charles b. Bellin-
ger, of the district of Oregon.
Judge Cotton will not be required to
qualify until September 1, as he has
important cases to close up before en-
tering upon his new duties.
It is not expected that Judge Cotton
will try the land fraud cases which
have been instituted by the govern
ment in Oregon. Judge De Haven of
California, already has been assigned
to the trial Of these cases by Presiding
Judge Gilbert, Of that circuit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-06-24
WASHINGTON NEWS

Gloomy Gus, 8 to 1, won the Seattle
Derby.
Fire destroyed the Simpson Lumber
Company's plant at South Bend.
The Seattle directory estimate shows
that seattle's popnlation j. now &c.,.
600, being double that shown by the
census taken five years ago.
The announcement is made by 81. J..
Horn, general manager Of the road,
that the Northern Pacific will lay a
double track on its line from the top Of
the Hangman creek grade through Spo-
kane and on to Yardley, distance Of
five miles.
The business session preliminary, to
the twenty second annual reunion Of
Washington Pioneers was held at Seat
tie Tuesday. The reunion was held in
the hall Of the association at Madison
park, and extended throughout Wednes-
day, on which day the general program
was carried out.
I. M. Cook, representing the Pull
man company, Of Chicago, has placed
an order with q Seattle lumber firm for
several million feet of car siding, to be
cut from Washington fir, selected
stock. The exact quantity ordered has
not been divulged, but it is understood
to exceed 100000 feet.
Secretary Shafer, of the State Bar
Association, announces that five rail.
roads have agreed to q rate Of one and
one-third fare for the round trip for
the annual meeting of the association
at Spokane, July 6, z and 8. If more
than 100 attend half-rate will be
made, or one fare for the round trip.
Pasco has q new chemical fire engine
and will organize volunteer fire com.
pany
State Horticultural Commissioner A.
Van Holderbeke says the prospects are
for the best apple crop in the history
Of the state.
Puyallup's berry canning establish.
ment is nearing completion. The
Northern Pacific will run spur track
to the building.
Construction work on the Eastern
Washington railroad, the new line
from ,Conell to Fletcher, will be com
menced within the next two weeks.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce
has voted to extend an invitation tx
the Christian Endeavor Society to hole
their national convention at Seattle il
1907.
In an effort to save his sister and bel
husband from a term in the United
States penitentiary. Frank Richards
at Seattle, pleaded guilty to making
counterfeit money and will assume tn,
blame for the apparently criminal pc
sition in which his sister and husband
were found by secret service officers.