The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 17, 1895, Page 9

L THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1895. been lured; some, of course, rest on a|s bigher plane of -intelligence and pros- perity. Father de Corolls, the Italian parish st in charge of St. Peter's and St. Paul's urch on Dapont street, came smilingly into the parlor of the rectory and said thathe had just glanced at the story in e pavers and didn’t know anything else about it. Then he said some things about the moral status of the community. “I t think the children of any Italian milies have been victime, have they?” said; “because Italians are very careful about such thingsand of their children; t you know how it is with the class of people around here. They are poor; they live in-small quarters, and they cannot LN"F their children in the house. . ‘Thechildren play odtin the streetsin the-open air, and nothing else can pe done with them. When running around this part of -the City that way, they become i miliar with all sorts of . They pick upall manner of bad words, not knowing at first what they mean. Then they quickly learn. It is surprising what the little ones know; they seem to know more than grown people. )i‘hey are the vietims rcumstances and conditions. In the blic they are not taught re- the foundation of g 3 ‘Their " corisciences are not rmed. and they talk and think lightly out .such ‘things. I am. not familiar th the lives of other classes around here, 1 I'do not wish to express any opinions ym._my- observations of them. "It is hard sy what should ‘be done to better the iditions.”. Religion is the thing needed.” I'hie blocks around Telegraph Hill are up.’ by little alle{s and narrow side »ts, which are walled by tall tenement Jach block is a hive to its center. 11 along -the streets and alleys may n open, dark and dirty hallways i into the -interiors of four-story ment -houses and here and there pas- e-ways. like tunnels, through the 1ses, Jead ito groups of crowded build- somewhere in the middle of the people are prolific, as the poorer generally are, and the streets and swarm with children of all ages. On ons and evenings the babe: coming i thickly scattered groups is like that 1y rd at recess time. There are eved, dirty, ragged, healthy ght-] xp% littite tots; babies that about with curly hair and grimy and older children with skins of al s and features that suggest various Mediterranean shores, Mexico, linavia and islands of the sea. Most °m romp and stray at will. ay a group of little children, ore than babies, were having fan Jld fellow who was lying insensi- irom liquor in a doorway of Lafayette They tickled his nose and danced zlee, decorated him with all sorts of s from the gutter and reveled in their t. Some were neatly and prettily d, but they did not turn up their the dirty ones they played with. z these streets and alleys yesterday d women, young and old, came on the sidewalks, steps and curb- s and_threes and gossiping y with a bit of work in with babies near them to they rolled around in the dirt m__sunshine. eaned out of everywhere, talking by the hour another from- adjacent windowsills s alleyways. se women and the children of the ts are yet siping at a great rate t S new al Most of the twenty- e or so little girls are known and those Lo are not held by the officers of the law running ‘around the. streets as usual are hourly pointed out and identified the gossiping ones and by other chil- 1. ““That's ber, the girl with the ging- on-on down there by the horse- +zh,”” said one young-woman to another a doorway. on Green street yesterday 'rnoon. - *‘You' know. that fat girl with She’s one of them. Bhe's sted,”” was overheard from a group of le:girls and - women -in front of a little treet aloon, whieh displayed. the o1, “Wine 5 ¢ents a pint.”” hese are “hrief glances at the slope of ph-Hill, from which has come the Ciy’slates SN VOMEN'S MASS - MEETING. This Novel and Significant Gather- ing Will Be a Big One. It is a strange thing in human affairs for the good women of a great city to get to- gether in a big mass-meeting to denounce social impurity in the ¢ommunity and a grievous crime against society, but that 1s what the women of San Francisco will do to-day. The arrangements for'the mass-meeting women exclusively, to be held at Cen- Methodist Church on Mission street, ixth, at 3 o’clock this- afternoon, npleted yesterday by the ladies of . C.T. U., under whose auspiees the ng will be held. for I It will doubtless be big and notable mass-meetiuf. The la- s expect that the church will be packéd rom pulpit to gallery, and arrangements e being made to hold overflow meetings the Sunday-school room and .other de- rtments of the church, should the crowd arge enough to make it necessary. he meeting will be announced from tie pits of most.of the churches of the City s morning, and the announcements will btless be given with commendatory rds by the pastors. The ladies of all omen’s societies-are urged to come, and Le teachers in the public schools and.the ndergartens. are especially invited. A 1t many ladies of Oakland are expected attend, and it is said that a great deal of indignation ‘and interest is being mani- fested overthere. There will not be a man in the chutch while that meeting is going on, and the newspapers will have to send their bright lady reporters and lady artists to detcriie and picture the meeting. £ It was Mrs. Rose French, State superin- tendent of law enforcement for the W. C. T. U., who first urged the terrible case on the attention of the-ladies of the union. Then it was Mrs. Luce, superintendent of the county organization, who ‘suggested the mass-meeting. -The idea was taken up and is being vigorously carried out. - Then the ided of a large arid powerful organiza- tion of women to take charge of such cases and to generally protéct ehildren, enforce what laws there are for the protection of women, and to generally strengthen public morality and increasé social purity, was formed early in the discussion. - : z The purpose of the ineeting to-day is pri- marily to stir ap public sentiment, to show the enormity of the offense at issue and to ad 1o a general realization-of the state of affairs said to exist. At the meeting the necessity of such an organization as has been spoken of will be shown and ways of forming and operating it will be discussed. There will be fifteen minute addresses by Mrs. Sturtevant Peet “of ose, State rresident W. C. T. U.; Mrs. S. E. Snaford, resident of the Oakland Humane Society, nd Mrs, R. W. Davis, president of the Girls’ Traicing Home..- Miss Ray Frank of Oakland has also been invited to make e of these addresses. - Among those who will take part in what is termed a sympo- sium of three-minute speeches are Mrs. :llie B. Eyster, Mrs. Rose M. French, rs. F. Benson, Mrs. Captain McFee, Mrs. D. 1. Walker; Mrs. D:.J. Spencer, Mrs. Helen B. Thompson, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Kineaid and others. 1 The plans for the organization contem- ated.are yet quite indefinite and it will ome days before the leaders and com- mittees wil{ formulate- a plan of action. Something that will have wide influence and strong effect will doubtless grow out of the meeting. Social purity is one of he things which the W.C.T. U. makes ne of its chief aims, and out of the social purity department of the W. C. T. U. work have grown the orders of the White Cross and the White Shield, for men and women respectively, and other, organizations. of cimilar nature. State legislation would be one of the aims of such an organization. The ladies at the W: C. T. U. headquar- ters yesterday were anxions to correct a statement which appeared in one of the morning pavers to thre effect that it had been said at the meeting there the day be- ioré that the public schools were nests of “immorality and that they had been ‘in some way condemned as such.” 1 ken of by one of the ladies as a matter that needs attention,” said Mrs. Brown, the secretary, “but there was no reflection on the teachers or on the public-school system, and none was or is intended.” A well-khown woman who is a musician has been engaged as leader for the congre- gation to-day and the music will consist of the singing of popular hymns by the congregation. The Speakers To-Day. At the mothers’ mass-meeting to-day the following speakers will participate: Five- minute speakers—Mrs. Sturtevant Peet, Mrs. 8. C. Stanford, Rev. Ray Frank, Mrs. R. W. Dayis; symposium: (three-minute speeches), Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eyster, Mrs. Rose M. French, Mrs. H. F. Benson, Mrs. North, Mrs. Kincaid, Mrs. H. B. Thompson, Mrs. D. J. Walker, Mrs, D. J. Spencer, Mrs. McFee, NAGLEE BURKE HERE. The Great Two-Year-Old Crescendo at the Track. Naglee Burke, the wealthy horseman of San Jose, arrived in thie City yesterday and will remain for the horse show, making his headquarters at the Palace during hisstay. Mr. Burke's string of racers was ex- pected at the track last evening, among them being the ereat Crescendo, by Flam- beau out of Janet N (imp.), who ran sec- ond m the Futurity stakes at Sheepshead last_season. Other speedy animals from the Burke stables which will be in evidence at the track are Coda, Bellicosa, Agitato and Brioso. Mr. Burke has been a racehorse owner for three years, and he keeps ac- count of the passing of the years in nam- ing his colts. Thus colts he acquired dur- ing his first year on the turf have names with the initial letter A, those of the sec- ond year the initial B and those of the third year C. Thus Agitato is a four-year- old, Bellicoso a three-year-old and Coda a two-year-old. It has been noticed that during this last season Mr. Burke in nam- ing his stud has confined himself ex- clusively to musical terms, as, for exam- ple, Crescendo and Coda. THE HOSPITAL CONCERTS A Brilliant Array of Musical Artists Have Been Selected. There Are Stili a Number of Choice Boxes to Be Had—Thursday’s Programme. The lady managers of the festival con- certs in aid of the Children’s Hospital are hopeful of realizing a large sum of money by the concerts to be given on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The annual run- ning expenses of the hospital are over $40,000 a year, and the closest economy is necessary to prevent a deficit. Most of those applying for admission and treat- ment are charity patients, and it is a char- ity that appeals to all. San Francisco has never had an oppor- tunity of listening to a grander musical af- fair than has been designed by the lady managers. A chorus of 1200 such voices a8 will be heard on Tuesduy and Wednes- day nights has never been gathered in San Francisco. The programmes have been arranged to please both the critical and popular ear. Joseph Hirschbach has chosen the per- formers for the orchestra from artists of the first order. ernard Mollenhauer will act as concert master. Among other im- portant orchestral works to be presented Godard’s. new suite, ‘‘Scenes Poetique,’” will be given its first hearing in this City. The soloists are all artists of high reputa- tion. The soprano, Miss Elizabeth Bell, will make her first public appearance in the United States on_this occasion. Miss Bell has received flattering offers from the East since her engagement for the Chil- dren’s Hospital concerts has been an- nounced. She has declizied these to sing in the cause of charity. All Europe has sung the praise of Ugo Talbo, the tenor. He has lived in retire- ment for some time, resting his voice, and comes again to.the concert stage with re- newed vigor and quality of tone. The beauty and power of Robert Lloyd’s barytone voice is well known and ad- mired, and, while he has not been heard before in a hall so large, much is expected of him. Cantor E. J. Stark and Miss Daisy Cohn will fill & most important place on the pro- gramme. Mr. Stark is a barytone of in- ternational renown and Miss Cohen is a local celebrity. The people of Btockton, whence comes Miss Madge Thornton, will not be alone in the applause of her work since the ac- counts of her phenomenal soprano voice have gone abroad. 8. Homer Henley, who will render the barytone solo in the chorus from “Ernani,” is a young singer of great talent and the possessor of a bass-barytone voice of excellent quality. The triple trio selected for the trio parts in the “Heavens are Telling”’ are Miss Josephine Sistermans, Mrs. A. A. Dewing, Mrs. Frank McCormaek, Frank Coffin, J. J. Morris, C. H. Philpott, Walter Camp- bell, J. M, Robinson and S. Homer Henley. The brilliant artistic success of the affair is assured by the above names and the es- tablished reputation of the conductors, D. P. Hughes and James Hamilton Howe. The following will be the programme for Tuesday evening, November 19: Orchestra, Jubel overture (Carl M. v. Weber); chorus, “Tnanks Be to God (“Elijah,” Men- delssohn), combined choruses; orchestra, suite, Al Nations” (MoszKowski) ; 0prano, *Connais tu le Pays (“Mignon,” Thomas), Miss Elizabeth Bell; chorus, “Be Not Afraid” (“Elijah,” Mendelssohn), Sen Francisco and Oak- land Oratorio Societies; barytone, “The Sailor's Grave’” (Sullivan), Robert Lloyd; chorus, “Hail, Bright Abode” (“Tannhauser,” Wagher), combined choruses; orchestra, valse, “Vienna Bonbons” (Johann Strauss); duo, so- d barytone, “Tutte le Feste al Tem- (“Rigoletto,” Verdi), Miss Daisy Cohn and £. J. Stark; inale chorus, “Land Sighting” {Grieg), members of the Loring Club of San Franeisco and the Orpheus Society of Oakland; female chorus, (a) “The Moon” (Seymour Smith), (b) “The Primrose” (X.Scharwenka), Alameda Ladies’ Choral Club; tenor aria, “Thou Shalt Dash Them” (‘“Messiah,” Handel), Ugo Talbo; chorus, “Hallelujah” (Messiah,” Handel), combined choruses. There seems to be an impression in the minds of many that all of the choice boxes have been sold. Such is not the case. There are ten boxes left, and they are in every way as desirable as those that have been disposed of. In laying out the plan for the boxes particular care was taken that one should be as desirable as another. Those who have so far selected boxes are: Governor and Mrs. Budd, Mr. and Mrs. Collis P. Huntington, Major and’ Mrs. W. B. Hooper, Colonel Fred Crocker. Mr. a Mrs, J. C. Stubbs, Mr. arid Mrs. M. H. de Young, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Spreckels, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shortridge, Major and Mrs. W. Alvord, James D. Phelan, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bishop, Mrs, Franks, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Exigeneé Lent, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harring- ton, General and Mrs. John A. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. I. Steinhart, Mr. and Mrs. Dutard, Mrs. William Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. W. Easton, Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Dunbar, Mrs, I. N. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Watt, Dr. Van Hoffmann, Mrs. George Grant, Dr. Meyers. e Stabbed in the Abdomen. Jerome Lopez, a_ sailor, was dangerously stabbed last night while attending a dance ina dive on Pacific street, near Battery. Lopez does not know his assaiiant, who escaped. The wounded man was removed fothe Re- celving Hospital, where it was found that he had been stabbed in the’ right leg and the abdomen. The surgeons fear that the latter injury will prove fatal. The Russian workman spends very little for food, lodging and dress as compared with the foreign artisan. In Moscow, for example, the board of a workman amounts “Immorality among school boys was | to not more than 10 shillings per month. NEW YORK WANTS T NOW Another Big City Bids the Republican Conven- tion. for OUR CHANCES STILL IMPROVE. Los Angeles Is Showing a Record That Is a Good Example for Others to Follow. And New York came also. The stronghold of Tammany and the lair of the tiger wants both conventions. She says she is willing to put up $1,000,000 if necessary, and in substantiation of this statement work is about to be begun with that end 1n view. Thissame idea occurred to the people of San Francisco some months ago, and we have almost $100,000 collected up to date. It would strike the casual observer that New York is a little slow about deciding whether or not she wants the convention. While she has been thinking the matter been busy securing the pledges of the Na- tional committeemen, and according to Wendell Easton we have several on our tive committee. All through the Eastern States we have quiet emissaries working for the City by the Golden Gate, and most all of our sup- porters among the National committee- men are unqualifiedly for San Francisco. It is true that we yet need a few votes to that will be attended to when our delega- tion goes on to Washington, about the 1st of December. c California has never had such an oppor- tunity as is now presented to the people, and they appear o realize it. Nothing is being left undone that will tend to bring about the desired result, and every interest in the State1sat work with its influence and its capital to build up the fund. Private citizens are coming forward vol- untarily and offering to assist 1 making up the delegation to go on to Washington. No man of sufficient means to lend his services should deliberate in this matter. as it means a great deal to the State in which he made his money,.and is but a fitting action to show his faith in its future. Yesterday the following letter was sent in to Secretary Bouvier by Judge Maguire, as stanch a Democrat as ever lived in the West, He has buried partisanship, and, like a man of broad and intelligent ideas, has offered to help to get the Republican Convention: SaN FrANCISCO, Noy. 15, 1895. Alfred Bouvier, Esq.—DEAR Sir: Your letter of yesterday is at hand and contents noted. I ! will be pleased to co-operate with your commit- teein Washington in the matter of the citizens’ movement to s&cure the next Republican Con- vention for San Francisco. Yours, very truly, JAMES G. MAGUIRE. There is no doubt about Congressman Maguire’s influence in Washington, and he would no doubt make one of the strongest men that could be sent on to represent the Pacific Coast and San Francisco in this great fight for the convention. Arguments against us are being wiped out by equally strong arguments against the East as a convention locality. “Is it not true,” said A. G. Booth of the execu- been going to the conventions of both var- ties for the last forty years and most all of them have been held east of the river? In that time nothingof any politi- cal magnitude has ever occurred on this coast, and yet we have faithfully and con- stantly attended all the great meetings and conventions that have ever been called there. “It is as fair for them to come to us as it is for us to go to them, and I do not think the geographical problem should cut such an enormous figure. Half of the politi- cians of the United States know absolutely time for them to learn. We have had no important political offices, and we have been as loyal to the Republic as the pam- pered East. I might add with a vast amount of truth that we will continue to be, regardless of any action that political parties may take. However, we ought to get the convention, and Iam of the im- pression that we have got more than a fighting chance.” All the collection-books were handed out vesterday by Secretary Litchfield and work will begin in earnest to-morrow, the | first of the week. The merchants already over the people of San Francisco have | reasons considered sufficient by the execu- | have a majority of the committeemen, but | tive committee, yesterday, “‘that we have | nothing of the West, and now is a good | members of that body under arrest’ swered: 2 “Yes, the story is true. 1 am amazed that it should have come out aiter alljthese years, but itis true.” As the Dispatch hasrepeatedly said, Chicago's treatment of the Republicon National Conven- tion of 1888 was disgracefuland should forever debar her from entertaining another, Her treatment of the Democratic National Conven- tion of 1892 was but little better. Wherever the National conventions of next year go, they should not go to Chicago. he an- —_— LOS ANGELES ROLLS IT TUP. Funds Come [in at a Very Satisfactory Rate. LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov..16.—The ex- ecutive committee of the convention ap- pointed by the mass meeting of November 4 is still hard at work. Every one in Los Angeles realizes the benefits that would accrue to this section from a Nu- tional convention of the Republican party in San Francisco. The transportation sub- committee has received to-day letters from H. E. Huntington, speaking for the South- ern Pacific Company, and from Goodall, Perkins & Co., agents of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, assuring them that in the event of the convention being held iz San Francisco the most favorable rates possible would be made. Following are additional subscriptions received to- day: Los Angeles Railway Company M. A. Newmark & Co William § Hook: John F. Francis. Simpson & Hack Fr Bishop Company | Hawley, King & C | Neweli Matthews.. . $890 This makes a grand total to date of 370, with many more yet to hear from. | Totat. |51 [ S AFTER THE CONVENTION, | Mr. Pearce Says Chicago Can Easily Capture It. CHICAGO, Iun., Nov. 16.—J. Irving Pearce, who vows that he is going to win in his fight for Chicago as the location of | the Republican National Convention, was | much cheered to-day when he learned that | the election of Dr. Jamieson to the chair- manship of the Republican State Central | Committee meant the elevation of a valu- able ally to a high place. No conference has yet been held between | Mr, Pearce and Dr. Jamieson, but the two are to get together and the practical knowledge of the ways of political mana- gers possessed by Dr. Jamieson will be placed at the disposal of Mr. Pearce. Mr. | Pearce enlisted the services of a number of | prominent business men in behalf of the | movement to make Chicago the scene of | the convention. He reports a very strong ing, especially among the railroads. “No funds will be solicited,” Mr. Pearce said, *“‘until it is learned definitely upon just what terms the conveution can be se- | cured for Chicago. This I expect to ascer- | tain within a few days. Ihave been asked by several railroad managers how much money was expected of them, and the ques- tion has each time been accompanied by a | T have said, we are waiting. The progress | of the canvass is very encouraging among business men, and I am confident that | capture the convention.” e THEY WERE HELD. A Iist of the Convention Cities Since 1856. Since the birth of the Republican party its conventions have been held as follows: 1856, June 17—Philadelphis, John €. Fre- mont. * 1860, May 16—Chicago, Abraham Lincoln, WHERE May 20—Chicago, Ulysses S. Grant. 1568, 1872, June 5—Philadelphia, Ulysses 8. Grant. 1876, June 14—Cincinnati, Rutherford B. 5. | | 71880, Jane 2—Chicago, James A. Garfield. | 1884, June ago, James G. Blaine. 1588, June 19—Chicago, Benjamin Harrison. 892, June 7—Minneapolis, Benjamin Harri- THE NEW RACE COURSE. ;Smne of the Features of Ac- commodation It Will Possess. | Everybody Who Wants Good Wines and Viands' May Stop at Ingleside. As the new race course down near Ingle- side approaches completion the immediate surroundings are looked upon with ad- ditional interest. The accommodations | for frequenters to the race track and for s et INGLESIDE AT THE NEW RACE TRACK. visited have signified a willingness to do their share, and no trouble will be met | with in securing the desired amount. — NEVER TO CHICAGO. The Windy City Has Practically Wounded Itself for Keeps. The Pittsburg Dispatch prints the fol- lowing, which is of interest to San Fran- cisco, too: In her desperate efforts to outdo Pittsburg in biading for the next Republican National Con- ventionm, and at the same time cover up her own shame, the Windy City is vociferously de- nying the story that her police in 1888 broke into the room where the Republican National Executive Committee was sitting and arrested every member of that distinguished body. 1 called on B. F. Jones at his office in this city and asked him about the story, which originally came from New York. B.F.Jones, it will be remembered, was Na- tional chairman of the Republican Committee in 1888 and cognizant of all that occurred in | that famous body. The ex-chairman was disiuclined to talk at any length—in fact, flatly refused to do so.. To my plain question, however, “Did the Chicago police break into the execu- tive committee room in 1858 and place the the already noticeable increase in the regu- lar number of habitues have undergone great improvements. This has been con- spicuously apparent in the case of Ingle- side, one corner of whose iounds adjoin the Jockey Club’s new track. New Ingle- side, on the old location, is but a stone’s throw from the coming scene of Cali- fornia’s greatest turf events. Under the new management Inglesideis anespecially inviting place. It issurrounded by flower- gqrdens and walks that seem to lead to airyland. The arrangements to satisfy the inner man are not lacking in any detail. A fine French chef is employed in addition to numerous servants and porters. All the | delicacies of the season—fruit, game and whatever anybody is likely to consider | toothsome—are kept cool and n perfect | order in refrigerators. The arrangement of the dining-rooms is such as to afford privacy and sufficient to accommodate a large number of guests. Not a day passes, when the weather is fair, but one continnal string of buggies and carriages may not be seen arriving and leaving this popular place. o s In London is to be seen a hansom cab ?ropelled by two cyclists, one riding be- b%r; and the other behind the carriage y. sentiment in fayor of securing the gather- I- | show of willingness to subscribe. But, as | when the time comes we will be able to | 1864, June 7—Baltimore, Abraham Lincoln. FETED MINISTER PIODA The Swiss Colony Tenders a Reception to Its Envoy Extraordinary. SPEECHES IN FOUR TONGUES. Decora- in Elegant Toilets and Fine tions in National Hall His Honor. The Swiss colony of 8an Francisco ten- dered a grand reception and ball last night, in National Hall, to the Hon. J. B. Pioda, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni- potentiary of Switzerland to the United States. The elite of the Minister's compatriots were present, as well as a number of well- known members of the Italian colony. Every one was in full dress, and the toilets worn by the ladies were very elegant. The hall was beautifully and ap- propriately decorated for the occasion. A tent of white and red bunting, draped with tinsel and fringed with Chinese lan- terns, had been erected oOverhead. The walls and the gallery were also draped with white and crimson, looped up with shields bearing the arms of the various Swiss cantons, interspersed with flags. Everywhere the Swiss standard, the white cross on the crimson field, was con- spicuous. Hon. J. B. Pioda, who arrived soon after 9 o’clock, was received by the follow- ing gentlemen, who occupied seats with bim on the platform: A..A. Borlini, chairman; Dr. T tanzi, Alired Monotti, R. de Blonay H. Fritschi, G. A. Berton, secret; Bottwi, 8. Moresi, George F.Cavaili, A. Filisetti, P. A. Giannini, M. Herrel, J. F. Martinoni, F. X, Mettmann, John Muller, H. Pichoir. Al the above vice-presidents are presidents of the various Swiss so- cieties. The reception committee covsisted of; A. Banz, P. BattaJora, A. Bertschinger, A, Borlini S8r., Charles Christin, D. de Ber- nardi, A. d’Erlach, Joseph Fetz, Alfred Fritschi, A. Fanciola, €hristian Gehret, Charles’ Grandjean, 'H. G. Giannini, Oharles Guillet, 0. Ruguenin, J. Hauptli, L. Juri, E. Leuenberger, G. Le- R""i' E. B. Martinelli, E. Martinoni, L. Monaco, G. Orsi, G. A. Porta, V. Papina, J. C. Rued, G. Rottanzi G. F. i L. Ruflieux, F. Spae Joseph Steiner, A. P. Sartori, Louis Tomasini, A. Vignier, A. Huguenin. A. Borel, the Swiss Consul, introduced Minister Pioda in a few appropriate words of welcome, spoken in English. “1t has been the wish l?’nr a long time,” he said, “of the Swiss colony to be favored with a visit from our representative at Washkington. Our Minister 1s with us to- night. Ion. J. B. Pioda first addressed his com- patriots in French. He spoke of an ani- mating sentiment which he had found everywhere in the United States among -his tellow-countrymen. New York, and in_putting my foot on the happy soil of Califormia I meet with it here.” There was great applause when Mr. Pioda said that the animating sentiment “‘which ‘makes your eyes beam and your hearts beat with enthusiasm” was love of “la tria.”” *“You have made,” said the Minister, “another little fatherland in this country which nature has so favored.” ‘The French address concluded with ad- vice'to grow and increase in peaceful civ- Lilizhtion and in contributing to “the pros- perity of our powerful friemfs & the languages of Switzerland were being exploited in honor of the visitors present. from the various cantons. Ger- man was the next tongue in which the minister made a few able and pathetie re- marks, and_was warmly applauded, and then, changing his language again, he said in Italian: “My dear fellow-citizens— To you, last but not least, I want to ad- dress a few words in our sweet language of the. sonth.”” The words took the form of a description of the remantic valley of the Ticino and the other lovely spots of Switzerland south of the Gottardo, the speaker expressing his assurance that all his [talian-speaking hearers must carry in their hearts the image of their far-off fatherland. He con- cluded by ailluding affectionately to the white cross of the tlag, and by crying “Viva la.Svizzara,” an appeal which was responded to with cries of “Evviva!”’ from all over the hall. The 5 ) tional anthem was then sung in English, French, German and Italian, according to the individual taste of the singer. A. A. Borline. the English-speaking ora- tor of the o ion, made an address warmly welcoming the Minister Plenipo- tentiary ‘‘to this land of our adoption— our beloved California.” He touched upon the amicable relations which have almost uninterruptedly existed between the two republics, saying that both had bought liberty dearly; both had suffered under the oppression of tyrannical rulers. In conclusion Mr. Borline presented the Min- ister with a case of pictures representing the old country and the new. Hon.J. B. Pioda_returned a few words of thanks in A quartet was well sung by Mrs. Ed Christin, Miss E. Cappin, Alfred Geh- Iret and W. Baumgarten, and the band played “The Star Spangled Banner.” At the conclusion of the literary pro- gramme the Minister adjourned to the re- ception room, where those present were introduced to him. Dancing was after- ward induiged in till midnight, when an elegant supper was served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Almagio. Mr. and Mrs. Pal- mieri, Chey Calegaris, Mr. Moro, Mr. Patrizi, Mr. and Mrs. Spinetti, . Barso Miss E. Merlo, Mr. and Mrs. Sbarboro, Miss Sbarboro, Misses Musto, Miss Frappoili, Miss Brizzolaro, Miss Lynch, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph F. Cavalli, Miss Cavalli, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ruea, Mr. an Mrs. G. Orsi, the Misses Rottangi, Mrs. N, Gant- ner, Mrs Hartmann, Miss Auna Kalen- bach, Miss C. Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. La Roux, Clarence Musto and sister, Mr. and_Mrs. F. Mettmann, i. Ratto, Miss Silvestri, O. W. Tourny. AMERICANISM IN THE AR Dedication of the New Hall of Paul Revere Council, Jr. 0.U. A M. Members of the Order Parade 'Varsity Town to the Tune of Patriotic Music. Patriotism was rampant and the atmos- phere of Berkeley was permeated with the spirit of Americanism last evening. Tt was the occasion of the dedication of Amnerican Hall, the new home of Paul Revere Council No. 28 of the Junior Order United American Mecbanics, and all Berkeley was alive with the event. “I have met with it in New Orleans, in | California ' State Band, ferry. . : 3 Oakland Council, General George A.' Custer No. 22, and Alameda Council, James Monroe No. 24, chartered special cars; and after paradine_about the streets of Qak- land proceeded to Berkeley, and the six councils were'met and welcomed by Paul Revere Council. 3 6 A street parade, literary programme and banquet constituted the evening's’ fes- tivities. The procession formed- on Shattuck avenue under_the direction of E. J. Stew- art, the grand marshal, in the following order: California State Band. Paul Revere Couneil No. 28, in command of Councilor G. Moeuning, escorting State officer: H. C. Scheertizer, State councilor; George E. Terry, State secretary, and L,.C. Judkins, State sentinel. Abraham Lincoln Council No. 2, in command of Councilor Charles Klein. Starr King Council No. 6, in command of Councilor M. J. McClinton. e U. 8. Grant Council No.19,in command of Councilor E. L. Foster. James A.Garfield Council No. 21, in com- mand of Councilor Robert Grier. George A. Custer Council . 22, in com- mand of Councilor William K. Van de Mark. James Monroe Council No.24,in command of Councilor D. 8, Stanley. The procession moved at 8:30 pro: marching éast on Shattuck avenue. line of march encircled Stanford Park, thence west to Bancroft street. Then countermarching the line proceeded to the new hall on Shattuck avenue. During the parade the band played Natiomul airs so spiritedly and the march- ing was done with such precision of step and military carriage that the crowds of Berkeleyans that had turned out to wit- ness the proceedings were moved to ap- plause. American Hall was profusely hung with American flags and the platform was deco- rated with flowers. After the return thither a literary progrimme was admira- bly rendered, as follows: Overture, California State band; Kellar's American Hymn, Paul Revere quartet; dedi- catory prayer, Rev. Dr. Ketchum; opening ad- dress,’ Albert C. Pait; voeal solo, Robert Bon- ner; dedicatory address, H. chaertzer, Councilor California A. M California State band; voc: C.; reading, “Paul Re vocal solo, Robert Bonuer; guitar solo, . A. Moenning: “Tenting on the Old Camp Ground,” Paul Revere quartet; National hymn, “America.” State Councilor H. C. Schaertzer in de- livering the dedicatory address took the subject, “Who We Are, and What We Have Done,” and said: The Order of United American Mechanics ‘was organized in Philadelpba, Pa., on the 15th day of July, 1 Tts inception was for the porpose of protecting American mechanics against foreign immigration and competition, and none butoperative American mechanics wera-admitted to mewbership. On the th day of May, 1853, Reliance Council No. 40 of the O. M. organized a council of young men, bétween the ages of 16 and 21 years, for the purpose of preparing them for membership in the parentorder. This organization was known as the Junior Order of United American Mechanies. The civil war almost obliterated the order. On the 30th day of Septem National Council of the Jr. O. U wes organized. After several vears the order seyered its' conneetion with the 0. U. and Is now an independent organization. We have at present over 2000 councils in the United States, with & total membership of sbout 200,000. We have State councils in thirty-five States ana have councils in forty- four States and Territories, The State council of California was instituted 9, the M, February 22, 1894, and we have now twenty- five councils in setive \-orking order, with'a membership of about 2000. The subordinate- couneils of the order throughout the United States received in fees end dues for the four years ending December 31, 1894, the sum of $3.795,114 47 d $1 420 28 were there was in the treasurte: S ate councils on the 1st day of December, 1804, the sum of 1,80 ‘and e order has now in course of erection a National Home for the care and education of the orphaus of deceased members of the order at Tiffin, Ohio. This home when completed will represent a valuation of over $30,000. In the home we propose to educate the children of deceased members of our order and give them a thorough American training and prop- erly fit them for a life of usefulness. The order has taken an active interest im leg- islation to restriet immigration and to improve our publie school system. We have introduced and succeeded in passing laws in the States.of Pennsylvania and New Jersey providing that school’ children shall be furnished with text - books free of all - cost. a attendance schools ed over 20 per cent in a short time. > have also succeeded in having a law d in_Pennsylvania providing that no hall wear the distinetive garb of any ous denomination or organization; also 1aws now in force in various States which pro- vide that the American. flag shall be floated over our schools during the sessions were.in- troduced by the order. The order has presented over 3000 Ameri¢an flags to the public senools throughout the land, and are still engaged in the work: Weare de- termined that “our flag” shall float over every schoolhouse in our glorious country. At the close of the programme all hands formed in line and marched to the ban- quet hall, where an elaborate banquet formed the final feature of the evening’s enjoyment.| A Rare Coin. When Louisizna seceded, January 26, 1861, the new government seized the United States mint at New Orleans and struck $250,820 in double eagles and $1,101,- 316 50 in silver half dollars, using the United States dies for 1861. The bullion was exhausted in May, 1861, when the coinage ceased, and the United States dies were destroyed. A Confederate State’s die was then made, to be used for siiver half dollars, but it was noi 1or use in a coining press, the relief being too high. Four half dollars were siruck with iton a screw press, and these comprise the entire coinage of the Confederate States. They are worth about $250 apiece to dealers.— The Collector. B — Recently David C. Baker and wife of Derry, N. H., celebrated their golden wed- ding at the old homestead in Londonderrv, completing the remarkable record of the fifth golden wedding in that family: GIVEN AWAY FREE. 3 By Crockery, Chinaware or G}mwm FREE with each $1 tias orth of our pure i SPICES or COLIMA ‘CUX QYT TDIS ADVBRTISEMENT, IBriwg it WAt to any of our stores; it immufin WQHOF'& mt““ ur:gl {!o— veTitie! wantvou to see e im- ;:mrm&\ NS in our &lOCKERY TDEPARTMENT. Come and see us. Bring your inends. Great American Importing Tea Go's 140 Sixth st. 965 Mark t. 333 Haye:! 1419 Polk st. 521 Montg’y ave. 2008 Fillmore st. 3006 Sixteenth st. 2510 Mission st. 218 Third st. 104 Second st. 617 Kearny st. City Stores. Paul Revere Council has held its meet- ings heretofore in Odd Fellows’ Hall pend- ing the erection of a new building in which a hall especially for the council’s use was fitted up. It is a room 35x60 feet, conveniently appointed. In response to invitations the San Fran- cisco councils, Abraham Lincoln No. 2, Starr King No. 6, U. 8. Grant No. 19 and 146 Ninth at. 3259 Mission st. 1053 Washington 917 Broadway. | Qakland. { 131 San Pabloav. 616 E. Twelfth st Park st. and Alameda Alamedaave. Headquarters—52 Market St. Operating 100 Stores and Agencies. - 8. F. CaLL. James A. Garfield No. 21, met at 32 0'Far- rell street at 7 o’clock, and headed by the DR. SHORES’ COLUMN. MODERN MEDICAL - METHOnS, Nauseating Nostrums and Poison- ous Drugs Relegated to the Background—The Latest Scien- tific and Most Successful Treat- ment for the Cure of Catarrh and Chronic Diseases Now WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL. Dr. A. J. Shores’ 0il Vapor Treatment Now in Use in All Large Citie: of California. 3 The fact that DR. A. J, RHORES' treate ment for the cure of Catarrh and Chronia Diseases-is now in use in alllarge cities of California goes: to prove its wonderful effi ciency. What good his treatmeat has done is best told in the simple language of pa- tients who have been cured. The state- ments of patients who have been treated and cured at DR. SHORES' S8an Franciseo offices are paralleled by similar statements from patients treated in his other Califor- nia offices, To the unfortunate people who for years have been- bled of their hard-earned dots lars by a rank class of medical mounte- banks DR. SHORES has proved a bene- factor. He was the first to place the means of health within the reach of all, and the citizens of San Francisco, and, in- deed, of the entire State of California, have come to recognize him as a man of scien- tific knowledjze,- honest in all his dealings and a ¢itizen of whem his. fellow-man can feel proud. DR. A. J.-SHORES' treatment is con- ceded by. public and press to be the best. Why not get the best? Why not go where you know you will - get intelligent medical attendance? - DR. SHORES is a spetialist with MODERN MEDICAL METHODS. MR. JOHN MILLER, 89 HUMBOLDLT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO. Why is it that patients areé so willing to testily in. behalfof DR. SHORES': freat- ment? The answer is simple—they have discovered something good- and. desire to direct other sufferers toward. it.. Like many others wiro have spent their mouney without obtaining. rélief, Mr. John Miller, an employe of .the Union fron Works, whose picture appears above, finally came to DR. SHORES, and this is what he says of the result: “For over a year,”’ said Mr. Miller, “I haye been a’ terrible snfferer from kidney trouble, and finally my condition became so serious that I was obliged to stop work. The pains across my back and in my head were intense, and I lost flesh steadily. I treated with several physicians and dosed myself with patent cure-alls, my condi- tion steadily getting worse. Finally I con- cluded to try DR. SHORES’ treatment, and to-day I am glad 1did, .1 have been under treatment with DR. SHORES one month, and I can truthfully state that my health is nenr]i\l{ as good as:it ever was. In that one month I have gained eight pounds in weight. Iam glad of an opportunity to indorse DR. SHORES’ treatment.”” Patients who for years have suffered from Catarrh, Stomach Trouble, Rheu- matism,~Asthma, Bronchitis, Dyspep- sia, Kidney, Liver and Bladder Trouble, Skin Diseases, Nervousness, Deafness and various other obstinate and com- plicated troubles, are heing speedily cured by Dr. A. J. Shores’ New Treat- ment. DON'T . LOSE - HOPE. Dr. A J: SHORES appreciates that iany per- sons have become discouraged; many are skep- tical, and many others feel as though they can- 10t spare the money to be treated. - Dr. SHORES has avercome all these objec- tions. By placing -his_terms at.$3 a month he made.it possiblefor all to be curéd. Why pay ~more?” . Come to Dr. SHORES’ parlofs.. He will give consultation, exarhination and advice freé. By doing this you can-be personally con- vinced of. Dr. SHORES' honesty dnd ability to* cure you. THREE DOLLARS ‘A MONTH Is the only charge made by Dr. A. J. SHORES for al! diseases, medicines furnished free. A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT. . DR. A. J. SHORES has added to his offices a s‘pecinl department for the cure of private digeases of both sexes. In thisdepart- ment Dr. Shores has surrounded himself with the latest scientific appliances for the cure of these diseases.: \Dr,-A. J. Shores’ Treatment for Piles is New, Painless, Safe and Certain, Cure Guaranteed. DR. A. J. SHORES CO., (ISCORPORATED), Expert Specialists in- the Cure of Catarrh and All Forms of Chtonic Diseases. A. J. SHORES, M.D., President and Medical Director. A. J. HOWE, M.D., . B. NEW, M.D. Parlors—Second floor Nucleus Building, cor- ner Third and Market streets, opposite Chron- icle Building. 1 Office Hours—9 to 12 4. 3., 2to5and 7 to 8 P.M.; Sundays, 10 to 12 A. M. Take elevator. SPECIAL NOTICE—Patientsliving out of g’m city, and who are upable tocall atthe Francisco office, will be pven advice and all particulars' of Dr. Shores’ treatment iree by mail by addressing Dr. A. J. Shores Co., San Fraucisco, Write at once for symptom blank. CALIFORNIA OFFICES: San Francisco—Nucleus Building, corner of Third and Market streets. Los Angeles—Redick Block, corner of First . adway. g 'm&em’—wfix K street, opposite Post- Se———————— | '35 Diego—orse-W naley-Dalton Block.