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THE FOUR CONTINENTS.
Groups of Sculpture Which
Adorn New York Custom House.

New York.-The new custom house,
which is being erected on Battery
park, in this city, is adorned with four
groups Of sculpture by Daniel Chester
French, representing the continents Of
Europe, Asia. Africa and America.
The groups are carved of American
marble from the quarries OF Tonnes
see. and the sculptor, who was born
In Exeter, N. H., in 1850, is more dis
tinctiy American in his work than
amy of our other living sculptors. He
WAS largely self-educated, and did not
study in Europe until after he had
made his reputation In this country
ny his Minute Man." which he de-
signed for the town of Concord in
7s73.
The four groups OF the continents
presented are characterized equally by
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boldness and effectiveness OF outline,
n carefulness in the execution of the
symbolic detail.
America is represented by a figure
full of activity, looking steadfastly
forward, alert and ready for action,
seated upon a rock with the torch of
Liberty In her right hand and the
American eagle by her side. Behind
her. looking over the rock, stands an
Indian, a sheaf Of Indian corr lies
across her zap, and under her feet
is the head of a Mexican feathered
serpent, the symbol of the Aztec sun
god, Quetzalcohuatl. Her cloak fall
ing from her shoulders is caught in
her left hand and held protectingly
over the figure of Progress, who,
bending low, is setting a winged wheel
sn motion, and holds in his left hand
a magnet and a prism, symbolic Of
the mutual aid which, in this coun-
try more than in any other, science
and industry have given each other.
In marked contrast to the alert atti-
tude of America is the sleeping figure
OF Africa. Like the others, this fg-
ure is not an chronological portrait.
but has a suggestion of the negro in
the features, attitude and the model
ing of the hands and feet. The re-
CliTing figure of the dark continent is
supported on the one side by the
ancient and weather. worn Sphinx,
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laurel crown on it and porting over a
scroll, while at her feet is a pile Of
the crowns of the nations which are
passed.
The fourth Of the groups represents
Asia, the mysterious mother of all
great religions of the world, with the
passive and inscrutable face of the far
east. In her lap is the image OF
Buddha, the Light of Asia, and over
her right shoulder shines the radiant
ros of Christianity. Her right hand
holds the Sacred Lotus, around which
is wreathed a serpent and from her
lap falls a scroll on which is pictured
the Buddhist Wheel Of Life. Her
footstool rests upon the skulls of men,
a suggestion from one of the legends
of Buddha, which relates that when
some n brought him a skull and re-
marked that M had found 1t on one
of the surrounding hills, Buddha an
swered, "All Asia is made up OF the
bones of previous incarnations." The
Asiatic tiger rounds off the group up
on the right. and upon the left are
three figures, a youth with his head
bowed to the ground in prayer, a
slave with his hands tied behind him.
and a woman with an infant strapped
on her back; which indicate three
characteristics of Asiatic civilization
superstition, slavery, and the degra-
dation of women.
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MR.. BAER
Remains at Head of Franklin and
Marshall College.

The board of trustees OF Franklin
ard Marshall college held it's annual
meeting with George f, Baer presid-
ing. 1t was announced that the move
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ment iusugurated some time ago 70
increase the endowment of the iusti-
tuition had resulted IN raising S130. coo.
Mr.. Baer was reelected pre- sident
Of the board of trustees
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Freight Cars Derailed

Several Baltimore and Ohio freight
r were deIailed near Intersection
Wednesday night, bat traffic was not
blocked, the wreck taking place on a
siding.
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WIZ 1mpound Animals.

Officers state that hereafter all cows
and hogs found at large in any part of
the city will be impounded and the
owners made to pay before the animals
are reles SGD
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Will Hold Picnic.

The members of the Back Greek
lodge of Jr. O. L. a. NJ. will hold
their first annual picnic at Jones'
Spring on July 4, and are making
preparations for a big time. The
Jones Spring band will furnish the
music.
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ALLEN A AGAIN
Negro Wanted For Attempted As
sault Surrounded, But Gets Away.

Walter Allen, the negro wanted at
MartinsbarP for attempting to assault
a white woman at a stone quarry and
who has beeu hiding near Winchester.
was surrounded By deputy sherifs aud
Others in Shawnee Hollow last evening
but escaped again and is still at
large. Allen is armed and defes the
authorities to capture him.
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GOT 81 500 DAMAGES.
Suit Against Baltimore & Ohio Set.
tied in Hagerstown.

Suit Against Baltimore & Ohio Set.
tied in Hagerstown.
The case of Sarah Alice Pinches and
Eliza May Pinches, widow aud infant
daughter, respectively, of Richard
b. Pinches, who was killed in a driv-
ing accident in Cumberland August
%7, 1905, against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, was settled at Hagers-
town on Wednesday, the railroad
company paying the widow $3.50 an
the daughter $50. Suit was brought
for so, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
! To Help Mefhodisfs.

Rev. Bishop Earl Cranston, having
completed tour of the conferences in
Montana. held one at Hastings, Neb,,
on September 5. and this was fol-
lowed by another at Des Moines, Iowa.
on September IL. after which four 9TH
ers will follow consecutiyely
An announcement has been made TO
the effect that DR.. E, B. NJ Browne,
well known as a rabbi, scholar and
lecturer. who years ago. while a resi-
dent of San Francisco. received many
kindnesses from the pastor OF the
Howard Street NJ. z. Church and from
the Young Mems Christian Association,
has decided to give practical evidence
of his appreciation of such kindnesses.
He proposes to devote years time
lecturing in aid of the church named
and of the association. so that he may
benefit each in the matter of rebuilding
suitable structures. He will not ac-
only his actual expenses. and will for
ward the further proceeds to the
parties in this city. Or. Browne is a
resident of Columbus. Ca.
The Sunday school of the California
street Methodist Episcopal Church is
growing rapidly under the superinten-
dency of William Gordon French. The
opening exercises are at GAS in the
morning. class study of the lesson from
10 to 1880, and closing exercises from
that hour until 1855.
During a recent service in the Tay-
lor-street Methodist Episcopal Church.
Portland, Or, the Rev. Francis Bur-
gette Short, D. D.. pastor, made an ap-
peal to the congregation in behalf OF
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
A New Church.

The Mariners Church. Rev. j. Rowell
pastor, at the northeast corner of Sac
ramento and Drumm streets. having
been destroyed by the nre the pastor
has established a reading room in a
tent on the site OF the old church and
the same is in charge of Henry F..
Eden. superintendent. In the tent
there is a supply of writing material
for the use OF such as those who may
desire to communicate with relatives
and friends after long voyage, and in
addition a large number of newspapers
in various languages which give in
formation to the mariners who have
not heard from home for a long time
Despite the fact that the pastor IL
without a church building. religious
meetings are not omitted. There is
service In the tent on Sunday at IL a.
m. and at $3.50 p. m, also on Monday.
Wednesday and Saturday at $3.50 D. m.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
West Side Christians.

Attendance at the West Side CHRIS
tian Church on Bush street, near De-
visadero. has been very large OF late
and the evening sermons on "Conver-
sion by Rev. Robert Lord Cave. the
minister, have attracted a great deal
of attention. The sermon in the even
ing, the sixth of the sermons
on Conversion" will be deliv-
cred. The Sunday school Of this church
is also well attended and a pleasing
feature of the school is appropriate
music by a string orchestra under the
leadership OF Professor Wimar.
A very peculiar freak OF the effects
of the April shake is noticeable in this
church over the entrance is an HUI
minated glass window on which. pre-
vious TO the 18th of April, appeared the
invitation, Let Us Enter the House
OF the Lord" The shake damaged this
window to the extent Of breaking
piece of the glass on which were the
letters "Ho," so that now the motto
reads. Let Us Enter the use of the
Lord"
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16

About year ago one of the grand
officers of the Companions of the For
est of America announced that she
would like to organize a circle at Ocean
View near the county line. but she
never went any further than that. In
the recent past Sarah Beverson. who is
not a past grand officer. went to
Ocean View and secured the applica-
tions Of a number of persons TO form
q new circle and when she applied for
a commission to proceed to institute a
subordinate there she was put on by
the grand chief companion, who told
her that she was of the opinion that
who ought to be allowed to organize a
circle in that place because she was
the first one who had suggested the
possibility The outcome of this mat
ter is being watched with interest by
the members OF the order in this city
The Companions of the Forest of
America are organizing new circle
of the order in the Western Addition and
one in Fruitvale Alameda County.
The following named Circles are
now meeting in Companions Hall at
SIS Grove street. Inter Nos. New Cen
tury, Robin Hood, Martha Washington
and Golden Era.
Loreley Circle few evenings since
gave a theatrical entertainment and
dance in Duvenick Hall.
Martha Washington Circle is arrang-
ing for dancing party in the near flu
ture. as soon as hall of size to ac-
commodate the entire membership. can
be obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
The Americans.

At the last held meeting of the
Emergency Assembly of the Order of
The Americans, held in Oakwood Hall,
four candidates were initiated and
twelve applications were presented.
Despite the difficulty of transportation
there was a good attendance and after
the business there was a pleasant So
cial hour.
Director General H. C. Lewis and
his assistants are engaged in an ac-
tive campaign in this city. meeting
with good results. The prospects for
the early institution of a new as
sembly in this city are very fattering.
as soon as suitable halls are erected
ii is probable that the Emergency As
sembly will be dissolved and that the
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
Woodmen of the World.

The following named are the mem
bers of Golden Gate Camp woodmen
of the World who recently went to
Eighteenth avenue. near Q street,
South San Francisco. to erect a build
ing for T. L. Stevens. fellow mem
ber who after being burned out had
money enough to buy a twenty-five by
one hundred foot lot and secure the
lumber to put UP the building. but no
means to pay for carpenters. They
worked all one Sunday and almost
completed the structure:
Captain Riordan of the degree team
of the camp; Lieutenant T. H. Morton.
Sergeant T. Blumrother. E. G. Muller.
A. J. Safferino. w. j. Brinn. H. F..
Brown, e. c. Brinn. F. Meichsner. r.
H. Jones, NJ. Renners. H. N. Reilly, A..
Worrall. F. K Teeter. A. E. Anderson.
B. A. Wise. G. Walsh, A. c. Schmidt.
II. S. Elliott. p. A. Hansen and G. C.
Rouse. The workers were assisted for
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16

the site it owns at Alb 'Sutter street.
1t is expected that between 100000 and
$1,000 will be expended on the struc-
ture. The groves and individual mem
bers OF the order have been appealed
to by the advisory board of the grand
grove to assist in the project by pur-
chasing shares of the association.
Last Sunday night Hesperian Circle
of the Druidesses had an exemplifca-
tion of new floor .vork in connection
ence of Supreme Irch James F. Mar
tinoni. the Representatives from the
State to the supreme grove. Grand Arch
Druidess Maria Bammann and grand
officers of the grand grove and grand
circle. Some pretty innovations were
marches, in which those taking part.
all being attired in white Grecian
robes, gave an exhibition of precision
that has never been excelled in any cir
Gle of the order. The memorized work
was almost letter perfect. The floor
WOrk was so Iar IN ADVANCE OF any
thing heretofore presented that the SUI
preme representatives announced their
intention to use their best endeavors
TO have the same adopted as the official
floor work.
Justice Circle of Napa in the latter
part Of August celebrated the third an
niversary of its institution by ball,
which was a great success. Grand Arch
Druidess Maria Bammann was special
guest. The affair was under the man
agement of George Wilson, Millie Nc
Kenzie. Laura Cruitz, Mesdames Fer
rara, Mckenzie, cruitz, Silva and Ala
media
Grand Arch Druidess Mrs Bammann
Grand First Bard Belle Pimental. Grand
Auditor Ida e. Wheeler and d. Bammann
paid visit to Luzitania Circle during
the latter part of August, and after the
business of the evening there were ad-
dresses by the visitors and then the
serving of a collation.. The grand
arch druidess was presented a pretty
remembrance of the visit
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
American Foresfers.

Grand Chief Ranger Root of Sacra-
mento has designated the San Fran
cisco resident members of the execu-
tive council of the Foresters of Ameri-
ca to take charge of the remainder of
the relief fund and distribute the same.
They are: Harry L. Simon, grand
sub-chief ranger; Frank Conklin. grand
treasurer; Jno. J. Cord, grand secre-
tary; C. M. Troppmann, M D., grand
recording secretary; Daniel Teare.
grand senior woodward j. Foppiano.
grand junior woodward, and Leo Kauf-
mann. grand senior beadle The fol-
lowing have been named as the
special auditing committee of the fund:
Julius Callman. j. S. Meyer and j.
Newbert
During the first week in October
Court Point Reyes will celebrate the
second anniversary of its institution
All the grand officers have been In
vited to be present
A special committee of the general
committee appointed to make arrange
ments for the building OF an Ameri-
can Foresters hall in this city has been
appointed to visit the subordinate
courts and enlist their cooperation in
the matter.
Robin Hood Circle of the Compan-
ions of the Forest of America had an
unusually large attendance at its meet
ing at SIS Grove street on the first
Wednesday in September. The
most important matter that came was
that of securing hall more suitable
to the standing of the circle than the
present one. which. while serving a
purpose during an emergency, is not
up to the standing of this very prog
ressive subordinate of the order. 1t is
probable that before the close of the
winter the circle will secure first
class lodge room.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
The Congregafionalisfs

The services at the Central Theater
held during the month of August by
Rev. William RAIDER have been such a
continue them indefinitely It is now
probable that a church organization
will be effected and the work continued
on a large scale. The Central service
aims TO secure the best musical talent
available. Last Sunday Mrs. Richard
Partington sang with great acceptance,
and may be retained permanently.
The Second Congregational Church
will worship at the Centennial Meth
odist Church in a union service this
forenoon. In the evening a service
will be held in the Second Congrega-
tional Church. Rev. H. f. Burgess will
preach at both services.
Next Wednesday evening, the 18th,
Rev. Hubert F. Burgess. pastor. will
exchange with the pastor of Plymouth
Church. each leading in prayer meet
ing for the other in accordance with a
plan recommended by the prudential
committee of the Bay Association.
The Sunday school of the Second
Congregational Church held it's annual
picnic al Piedmont Springs September
10. The picnickers, numbering about
100, went to their destination by special
car. The various contests were ami
mated and a number of prizes were
awarded by J. V. Bacon, the popular
superintendent.
Rev. E. L. Walz, pastor of the
Fourth Congregational Church. will
hold services today, marking the for
NAL opening of the temporary church
ediice recently erected on Green street.
near Stockton, on the site of the one
that was destroyed by fire. There will
be a sermon by the Rev. George C.
Adams of the First Church, with spe-
cial music by a chorus choir. The
building will accommodate a goodly
number of people, and the pastor asks
all the friends of the old Green-street
church to see the new building, meet
old friends and be helped and encour-
aged spiritually. The congregation has
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
The EpiseopaIians.

The Clerical Seminar will be in ses-
sion in st. Stephens Church. Fulton
street near Fillmore. September II. on
which occasion the principal paper pre-
sented will be read by Rev David
Evans. rector of Grace Church. on The
Use of the Cathedral"
In the next issue of the Pacific
Churchman will be presented a list
of all contributions received for the
benefit of the church in California UP
to the early part of the month.
Service will soon be resumed in Trim
ity Church proper.
temporary diocesan building is be-
ing erected on the site of the one that
was destroyed by the fire on California
street adjoining the site of the old
Grace Church.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16

Lodge in Fruitvale recently was a most
Fargo, who was accompanied by the
secretary of the assembly and other
officers of that body. addressed tho
lodge in a most interesting manner,
as also did the visiting secretary.
Each was presented with beautiful
token of sisterly love
c. F. O'Neil, for many years the very
efficient secretary of the Odd Fellows
Hall Association, resigned that posi-
tion a few days ago for the purpose
of accepting a position in mercantile
house. The directors of the associa-
tion expressed regret that he had made
up his mind to sever his connection
with that body, and to show that
the organization held him in high
esteem presented him as parting gift
a beautiful stick pin, diamond set.
A. NJ Brand has been elected secretary
of the association to fill the vacancy.
The Odd Fellows Hall Associate
has had submitted to it plans for a
story and mezzanine floor build
ing on the site of the old one at Mar
ket and Seventh streets. This is to
contain stores. assembly hall. lodge
rooms and thirty-six Offices. These
plans will be passed on by the board of
directors at the next meeting.
Wildey Encampment at its meeting
on the first Tuesday in September re-
ceived twelve applications for admis-
sion.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16

time by Consul Commander Leo
Kaufman. Banker Barry and Organizer
A Apple. Ground was broken at s:45
a. m. at 10 the first section was I'D.
an hour and a half later the flooring
was on, at noon the sides were up and
after lunch. served by Mrs. Stevens,
the partitions were put in. the sides
and ceiling boarded, the roof rafters
put in place and the Singing strips
nailed on. At o'clock. when the work.
ers quit. the roof was ready for shing-
ling. The building was finished by the
workers on the following Sunday. II
was good piece of WORK. prompted
by the fraternal spirit that prevails
in the camp and an exemplihcation OF
the camps axiom. help a neighbor
when he needs it,
Golden Gate Camp has decided 10 re-
sumo it's social functions monthly. The
first Of these was given last week and
it proved one Of the old time stunts
which have always been very popular
in this camp.
Oakland Circle of the Women Of
Woodcraft, son the first meeting in the
current month had a very pleasant
session, and at the close enjoyed a
watermelon feast. Neighbor wilson OF
California Circle was among the visit
tors. At the following meeting the
circle had work in the initiatory de-
gree and last week the circle had an
at home" which was attended by mem
'bers of camps and circles of Oakland.
IL proved a great success. c. A. Rice.
who has been very active in relief
work for the circle since the April dis
aster. has arranged for a grand enter
tainment at the Idora Park Theater
September 10 when the opera Robin
Hood will be presented. the proceeds
to be used in further relief work for
the circle
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16

Scanlon and Roger Carroll, commit
tee acting for the members of st.
James parish. who expressed regret
that his well-earned promotion had
taken him from them. and to show how
much the parishioners thought of him,
presented him, on their behalf, a check
for $1,000 with best wishes for his sue
cess in his new station.
Considerable work has already been
done in the restoration of the Convent
Notre Dame on Dolores street, between
Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
While the building that is being erected
on the walls of the noble structure that
was destroyed by the fire is not to be
as grand as the old one, 1t will. for
a time, meet the requirements for edu-
cational purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
The Eagles.

State President H. B. Mehrmann os
the Fraternal Order Of Eagles will in
a few days announce his standing com
mittees for the current year.
Within week State Secretary Pohl-
mann will have ready for distribution
the printed proceeding of the recent
State convention held in PetaIuma.
A new aerfe will soon be instituted
In Vacaville and another In Pinole.
The aerte in Bakersfield where tba
next State convention is to he be1.s
has appointed an active committee r.,
lake tne preliminary steps for the re-
ception and entertainment Of fhe So
officers and delegates when thev 80
semble there next May.
san Francisco has nifty applications
Tor membership in the hands ~ ths
several committees on investigation
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-16
the stricken churches IN California and
secured $500 as contribution.
Roman Catholics.

The Most Rev. Archbishop has ap-
pointed Rev. s. Scanavino as assistant
at ST Patrick's Church in San Jose
and Rev. G. Sorasio< assistant pastor
at st. Mary's Church in Stockton.
To-day the Church of the Holy Cross.
on Eddy street near Deyisadero will
be reopened. The masses will remain
the same, namely, 6:15. 7, s, 8 and 10
o'clock a, M and solemn high mass at
IL a. m. The children will receive holy
communion at the o'clock mass. His
Grace, Archbishop Riordan, will preach
the sermon.
The feast of Holy Cross Parish, the
"Exaltation of the Cross" falling on
September a. will be celebrated to-
day and the first solemn high mass in
the church, as restored. will open the
forty hours devotion.
The services which~since the latter
part of last April, were conducted by
Father Sullivan in Jefferson Square,
have been discontinued and hereafter
those who attended there will attend
at st. Mary's Cathedral
Last Sunday there was a solemn
high mass of thanksgiving by the Paul
ist Fathers in the temporary church
edifice on California street adjoining
the ruins of st, Marys Church. This
was for the return to the parish and
the thanks were offered on the feast
of the Holy Name of Mary, the patron
ess of the church. The sermon was
preached by Rev. Father Wyman, who
has devoted SO many years to work
in the parish.
The senior department of St Pat
rick's seminary at Menlo Park was re-
opened last week. The junior depart
ment will reopen October 1.
To-day class day of the Notre Dame
Alumnae Association of this city will
be celebrated at the temporary head
quarters, 1866 Guerrero street.
The Rev. p. NJ Griffin. for many
years assistant at St James Parish
and recently promoted to the pastorate
of the Mission of San Jose, was Wis
tied at his home by w. H. Mccarthy,
Eugene Mccoy, Thomas Powers Roger