The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 28, 1896, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1896. AN ALAMEDA BOY S A DRAMATIST, Young Leland S. Ramsdell’s Comedy to Be Played To-Day. AN AUTHOR AT FIFTEEN Schoolboys Will Produce the | Work at Armory Hall for Charity. FARMER PUMPKINHEAD'S WOES The Ingenious Way That a Mortgage Was Paid Is the Soul of the Plot. | | | AL | | | | A playwright of the age of 15 vearsis Leland Stanford Ramedell of 1100 Morton | street, Alameda. | This afternoon, at 2 o’clock, a comedy | that he has written will be put on the stage at Armory Hall, Alameda, for the benefit af several poor families in the city beyond the bay. The boy has produced little plays before, and he and three of his schoolmates have had a dramatic associa- tion of their own for two or three year: but to-day’s performance is by far their most ambitious unaertaking. | I'be boys associated in the work with | b author are Herbert Clark, a | i boy of 1003 Morton street; | rence Henry Oliver of 812 West street, | Oakland, who 13 13 years of age, and George Macauley, aged 14, of 1421 Santa Clara avenue, Alameda. | The play that these boys are to present | his * afternoon is a comedy entitled: | fteen Thousand Dollars, or a Lottery | Ticket.” Young Ramsdell has, in this roduction, told an entertaining story of | e trials and tribulations of good old armer Pumpkinhead and his wife with | therr ultimate triumph over misfortune, | and their unique reception, at last, in the | home of the Vanderbilts | For a boy of just 15 years, the comedy is | regarded as hiehly meritorious, and the rehearsals during the week have shown that the four vyoung actors can present it to the public in a truly attractive manner. There is first the home scene of the Pumpkinheads, withi Mr. Pumpkinhead so ah tracted on account of a threatened fore- losure that he asks such questions as why | his wife is making bread. Hardhearted Deacon Brown declines to | lend money, and wiile the farmer is away tryin tery to argue the case with him a lot- ticket rascal, Dick Smart, comes g to the mortgaged homestead and poses on bonest Mrs. Pumpkinhead by taking her last two b “ The farmer, returning i despair, de- the two chairs close together and that his wife has been gossiping sebody. HBe begins an investiza- tion, but Mrs. Pumpkinhead retains her | presence of mind and convinces him that | she has used the two chairs to hold the | bread-pan, though she skilfully avoids | telling an untruth. Finally, in a fit of | pathetic despera and possibly antici- | g a request for the two bits, she con- | | | es that she has bought the lottery ticket. Consternation sweeps over the weather- beaten face of Mr. Pumpkinhead, but the | shrewd mer finally comes out a winner 000 by mesmerizing the lottery man h bit of humor is produced by the n vou keep a s ? h the $15,000 in his shoe Mr. Pump- | kinhead takes his wife to New York. He is encountered by a bunco-steerer who s to get at the $15,000 by appealing to e old gentleman’s fondness for flirtation. ypkinhead is saved from the bunco- r by a policeman and from the »man by Mrs, Pumpkinhead. t scene isin the mansion of the once an asylum for the in- Young Sam Vanderbilt does some T cal joking and is sent to bed by his father and then a cordial welcome from the head of the house is extended to the Pumpkinheads. ¢ In the performance to-day Leland Ramesdell will take the part of Mr. Pump- kinhead. Mrs. Pumpkinhead will be rep- resented by Herbert Clark, Mr. Vanderbilt i | | and the bunco-steerersby Clarence Oliver, and Dick Smart and Sam Vanderbilt by George Macauley. Following is the full text of the comeay: | SYNOPBIS. Scene 1—Farmer Pumpkinhead’s home. Scene 2—A street in New York. Farmer Pump- Kkinhead in troublte. Scene 3—Mr. Vanderbilt's residence, SCENE 1. Mrs. Pumpkinhead making bread. Enter Mr. Pumpkinhead — What are you . P.—What are you making bread for? Mrs. P.—1f you want anything to eat I must make bread. Mr. P.—The mortgage is due to-day and we haven’t got & cent to pay it with. What shall | we do? Mrs. P.—Why don’t you tryand find some one who will lend you the money? Here's Deacon Brown. He's got plenty of money; why don't you ask him? Mr. No. Deacon Brown is too stingy; he wouldn't lend you & cent. Mrs, P.—Well, that's the last thing left to do, and if you don’t ask him I will. (Rising and going toward the door.) AMr. P.—No, don’t you go. I will, and if he doesn’t let us have the money we must give up the farm. (Leaves the room.) Mrs. Pumpkinhead returns her attention to the bread. A knock at the door. Enter Dick Smart—Well, madam, I came to see if you would like gas put in the house. Mrs. P.—No, thank you; candles are good enough for us. Dick Smart—Is your husband at home? Mrs. P.—No; he's gone to Deacon Brown’s to 2sk him to lend him some money, for the mort- page is due to-day and we haven't one cent to pay it with. D.8.~I will tell you how to make some mon; You buy a Jottery ticket from me and you will have a chance to win $15,000. Mrs. P.—I never heard of any such thing. What do they cost? D. S.—Some cost $1 and others cost 25 cents. Mrs. P.—Well, I have but 25 cents in the whole world and I guess I will buy one this time if you will give me my money back if I don’t win $15,000. D. 8.—I can’t do that, but I am quite sure you will win something. Mrs. P.—Well, 1 will take it this time. Just then Mr. P. is heard coming, and Mrs. P. puts the lottery-dealer out. (Enter Mr. P., and, seeing two chairs near each other, says:) “Mrs, Pumpkinhead, what are these two 3hairs doing so near together?” | will do it anyhow. Mr_& P.—Why, T have been making bread. Mr. P.—Why, of course. How could I have | thought anything else? W Mrs. P.—Well, did you succeed in getting any money? Mr. P.—No; Deacon Brown said he couldn’t lend us any. Mrs. P.—Well, what else can we do? Mr. P.—Nothing, nothing! We must give up the farm. Mrs. P.—Have you ever heard of a lottery ticket ? Mr. P.—A what? A lottery ticket? Why, those are fearful things! Mrs. P.—I have bought one, and the drawing takes place in three hours. Mr. P.—I will tell you what I will do. Can u keep a secret ? Mrs. P.—I guess so. Whst’s up now? Mr. P.—I will mesmerize the lottery-ticket dealer. Mrs. P.—What? You wicked creature! What would Deacon Young say if he knew that? Mr. P.—T don’t care what he would say. 1 (Knock at the door. Enter Dick Smart. Mr. Pumpkinhead begins to mesmerize him.) Mr. P.—What did you come for? D. 8.—To tell you that you have won $15,000. Mr. P.—Please give me the money. D. ot until you sign your name. Mr. P.—But I can’t write. Ionly can make iy mark. 5 D. 8.—Well, do so, and that will be sufficient. (Hands Mr. P. the money.) D. 8.—Where do I come in? Don’tIget any- thing? Mr. and Mrs. P.—No. (Kiek him out.) Mr. P.—Now, Mrs. Pumpkinhead, what will we do with the remainder of the money after we pay the mortgage? Mrs. P.—Let us take a trip to New York. Mr. P—That’s a go, Mrs. Pumpkinhead; go and pack up and we will go &t once, for we have You can go. $15,000 and— Mrs. P.—A lottery ticket. (Curtain.) SCENE II. Fifth avenue, New York. Mr.and Mrs. Pump-" kinhead looking at the buildings. Mrs. P.—I feel very hungry after our long journey. Iwish Icould get something to eat. Mr. P.—There is a restaurant right down the street, and I think you can get a turkey dinner for 10 cents. Mrs. P.—Won’t you come, too? Mr. P.—No, I will be on this spot when you | return. Mrs. P.—Mind you do. (Mrs. Pumpkinhead goes away). Mr. P.—Now for & good time! I amall alone, and won't I have a jolly old time! (Just then Mr. P.is stopped by the bunko steerer). Bunko Steerer (shaking hands with Mr. Pumpkinhead)—How are you, old man? I haven't see you for an age—how are the folks at home? Glad to see you. Mr. P. (pleased to meet an old friend)—I have most forgotten you. How are you? B. 8.—Got any money with you, old friend ? Mr. P.—Have I? YoubetIhave. I have got $15,000. B. 8.—Where do you keep it ? Mr. P.—Nobody kuows. It's a secret. itin my shoe. 1 keep B. ay, do you like girls ? Mr. P.—DoI? YoubetIdo. B. ome along with me, then, and I will take yo to see some. Mr. P. and Bunco-steererstartoff, when a po- lice officer sees the B, S. and he runs to _catch him, and the B. . runs and leaves Mr.P. Police officer to Mr. P.—What are you doing with that man? Mr. P.—He’s my friend, and I was going with him to see some gals. P. 0.—Do you know what he is? Mr. P.—No. P. 0.—He is a bunco-steerer. Mr. P.—And what's that? P. 0.—He would cheat you out of all your money Mr. P.—Would he? P. 0.—That's what he would. Say, have you got any money? Mr. P.—Have I? Ihave $15,000, and I keep it in my shoe. P. 0.—Say, old man, come down and dine with me? Mr. P.—All right; I don’t care if Ido. Mr. P. and police officer start off with Mrs. P. chasing them. [Curtain]. SCENE 3. Mr: Vanderbilt’s residence. Enter Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkinhead. (Remark—The home of the Vanderbilts was an insane asylum when the Pumpkinheads were there forty years ago.) Mrs. Pumpkinhead, seeing a boy, thinks ne is crazy, and he and Mrs. P. are almost fright- | ened to death. Mr. P. to Mrs. P.—We must be nice to him or he might hurt us. Mr. P.—Say, Johnnie— Boy—My name isn’t Johnnie; Vanderbilt. Mr. P.—How are you, Sammie? We are your cousins from Squashville, and we thought we would come and visit you. Sam—I am very glad you have come. (Aside) Only I am not. Mr P.—Did you speak, Sammie ? Sam—No. Sam to himself—I guess I will putupa job on these hayseeds. Sammie to Mr. P.—I want to tell you that my papa is a little crazy and you had better run when he says, ‘Too late, too late.”” Mrs. P.—We will. I guess Mr. P. and I will go to our room nov Mr. and Mrs. P. leave the room. Enter Mr. Vanderpili—Who have you been talking to, Sam? Sam—To your cousins from Squashville. And, paps, they are crazy. Mr. V.—What? Crazy peoplein my house? Sam—Yes, and when they come in the room you had better say, “Too lste, too late,” and that will quiet them. Mr. V.—Allright, I will. Enter Mr. and Mrs. P., and on seeing Mr. V. are very much frightened. i Mr. V.—I am pleased to meet you. Mr. and Mrs. P.—He’s crazy. Mr. V., thinking it time to say “Too late,’” does so, and there is a great row. Just then Sammie enters and explains o his father. Mr. V. to Sam—You have been very naughty to play such a trick on your cousins and father and now I think you can go to bed. Sam leaves the room and Mr. V. and his cousins shake hands and all is over. (Curtain.) In addition to the comedy, there will be presented this afternoon the following programme: : Piano solo, ‘““Angels’ Serenade,” Miss Helen Entzmann; vocal solo, “Dora Dean,” Miss Mary Linderman; recitation, selected, Miss Belle McCurrie; vocal solo, selected, Master Clar- ence Oliver; club swinging, Miss Reta Mylotte; it is Sam song, “Ben Bolt,” “Little Gladys” Lews; lantern chorus, ‘Louisina Lou,” Miss Helen Entzmenn, Miss Charlotte Clark, Miss Ruth Sheldon, Miss Mary Linderman, Master Leland Ramsdell, Master Herbert Clark, Master Herbert Harbourn, Master Clarence Oliver; vocal solo, “Little Doris,” Miss Ruth Sheldon; song and dance, “Coming Thro’ the Rye,'” Misses Eileen and Sylvia McCurrie; “Three Oid Jays,” Herbert Clark, Leland Ramsdell, Clarence Oliver; piano solo, “Polish Dance,” Miss Helen Entzmann. The admission prices are from 10 to 25 cents, and it is expected that Armory Hall will be thronged. The Coptic From Japan. The Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company's Coptic arrived from Hongkong via Yokohama last night a day ahead of time. She made the run from Yokohama in 13 days 52 minutes, which is the company’srecord. The Pacific Mail Company’s China has made the run in much better time. The Coptic brought the following cabin passengers: A. Abegg, Dr. D. A. Conner, Dr. J. H. Gates, Mr. Kawasaki, K. Mochizuki, J. Shannon, E. R. Vail, Mlle. Biinfaute, George B. Cookséy, Captain Hagino, Mme. V. Languellier, Mr. Negishi, L. G. Stev- enson, sime. M. de Valpincon, Capiain Oshima, Mr. Terazaki, Albert Wagner, Lang Lung Fong and servant, George J. Campbell, Mrs. George 8. Cooksey, Dr. Harai, Miss C. Collier, W. B. Edminster, 8. Kadji, G. Porter, Mr, Isudzuki, D. 8. Watson, Marshal Marquis Yamagata. Silkworm authorities estimate that the larye from one ounce of eggs will eat 1200 pounas of mulberry leaves and pro- auce 120 pounds of cocoons. ; —————— Oh, what a comfort Mitchell’s Magic Lotion is for bruises, piles, sore throat and neuralgis- . JAPAN'S FIRST SOLDIER Arrival of General Marquis Ya- magata on the Steam- ship Coptic. ON HIS WAY TO RUSSIA. The Japanese Emperor’s Delegation to the Coronation of the New Czar. Japan’s greatest general—the kero of Ping Yang—the father of the modern Japanese system of war—arrived from his native country on the Coptic last evening. General Marquis Yamagata is on his way to Moscow to attend the coronation of the new Czar. Heis accompanied by his suite, and will meet in Moscow Prince Fushimi of the imperial family, with-three officers of high rank, who are also bound for Moscow, but by way of the Indian Ocean. The embassy will represent the Emperor of Japan at the ceremonies. The Marquis is a small man, slightly gray, and with a gray mustache. isis a true Japanese face, but his complexion is not so dark as the average of his country- men, and his bushy, gray evebrows re- lieve his eyes of ‘their Oriental character. He is pleasant and communicative to those who can speak to him in his own tongue, but he seems not yet services he had rendered in the field. He resigned his position as Minister of War some time ago, but when the Emperor needed a statesman and a soldier to repre- sent him in the court of his neighbor, the Russians, the general was given the honor, and he is now on his way to fulfill his mis- sion. The gentlemen with him are: K. Tsud- zuki, Keeper of the Imperial Archives; Major Oshima of the Japanese Artillery; H. Kawasaki, Secretary of the Foreign Department, Surgeon Kirai and Messrs. Terazaki and Kadji, subaltern: The legation which will meet this party in Moscow is composed of Prince Fuchimi, Colonel Ikida and Lieutenant.Colonel Tuizo. THE LABOR COUNCIL. Affillated Unions Decide to Stand by It—Opposition to Convict- Made Goods. The Labor Council held a brief session last night at 1159 Mission street, T. F. Burns, vice-president, in the chair. Dele- gates from the Brewery Workmen, Ameri- can Bakers’ Union No. 51 and from the Coast Seamen’s Union reported that the associations which they represented would stand by the Labor Oouncil ‘‘through thick and thin,” to quote the language of one of the delegates. The executive committee had visited seven unions affiliated in the council for the purpose of receiving opinions on the question of continuing or disbanding the council. It reported that three weeks at least would be needed to finish the work and was instrycted to appointed sub-com- mittees to continue visiting. The executive committee was requested to address the Cooks’ and Waiters’ Union next Tuesday nighton *“ITrade Unionism.” Thomas Hurd, George Swahel, J. Cra- ven and C. A. Landstrom were appointed a committee to confer with the Manu- facturers' and Producers’ Association to secure its support in a popular movement 0 1/ [ [ L i Nl LIt LIKENS WOMEN T0 CATS Mrs. Nolte Says Thousands Have No More Regard for Results, VOTING WITH BLIND EYES. Ministers Who Unite Divorcees Should Be Punished by Ten Years' . Imprisonment. ‘Woman suffrage was the subject of dis- cussion, although not of debate, at the monthly meeting of the Woman's Chris- tian Temperance Union of the Third Con- gregational Church yesterday. The president, Mrs. C. B. Williams, had assigned the topic for consideration, but requested that there be no debate, and to prevent such she asked that each lady read an expression of her opinions, whether written by herself or as she had seen them reflected in print. The arguments with which suffragists convince and convert were repeated by the laddes with a good deal of enthusiasm, and there was remarkable unanimity of sentiment in favor of the franchise for women until Mrs. Isabel Nolte rose, and, smilinglg squaring herself to meet forensic foes, said: 1 think, first and foremost, the W. C.T.U. have in view the making strong their position in every way. It would be good sense to endeavor to enlist Licutenant-Colonel W. E. Fisher Presents the Governor’s Compliments to General Marquis Yamagata. [Sketched by a “Call” artist.] to have acquired the knack of talking through an interpreter, on the spur of the moment. He is one of the foremosi diplo- mats and statesmen in Japan, and his mission to the court of Russia is fraught with much interest. There is not much doubt but that the Korean problem will be discussed with the Russian Ministers, und the visit of ceremony may bring im- vortant results. The Coptic wasspoken from Point Reyes about half-past 5 o'clock last evening. She arrived off the barge office at Meiggs wharf a little before 8, and by that time the quarantine tug with a ‘welcoming party on board was out in the stream to mezt her. Hon. Sabaro Koya, Japanese Consul to this City, who is a son-in-law of the Marquis, and Tetsutaro Aabri, mana- ger of the Yokohama Bank, were present to represent the Japanese consulate; Lieu- tenant-Colonel Will E. Fisher of the Gov- ernor’s staff was there to present the com- pliments of the executive and to extend courtesies, and William D, English and S. J. Ruddell represented the Lustom-house. By the courtesy of Dr. Chalmers the party was taken on board in his boat. General Yamagata, dressed in gray and with no outward mark of his high rank, was at the supper table when the party arrived. He arose from his seat and met the members at the dcor of the saloon, and then, after presentations, the general, his suite and the delegation from above adjourned to the library. Here Colonel Fisher, who was in full uniform, pre- sented the compliments of the Governor and tendered the general every courtesy that the executive could extend. Through his cfficial secretary, K. Tsudzuki, he re- turned thanks to the Governor, and asked to have his compliments presented. Mr. English then extended the courtesies of the Cnstom-house and then the party from shore talked to those of the general’s suite who could converse in English. The Coptic docked at once and the gen- eral and his attendants proceeded to the Palace Hotel. He himself was not will- ing to submit to an interview, but Mr. Tsudzuki met the newspaper men, and talked freely of the movements of the party. B They will remain here but a few days, perhaps three or four, and will then pro- ceed to New York. They may stop some time in Washington, but they will aim to arrive at Moscow l’ust before the cere- monies. These will occupy about three weeks, and soon after they close the gen- eral expects to be on his way honfe again. He w probably return through this countiy. As to the further intentions of the dip- lomat in Russia, Mr. Tsudzuki woufi‘l make no comment, nor would he say aught of the attitude either of Russia or Japan on the Korean question. As to the war he says the country has almost entirely recovered from it. The Japanese think they have won all they fought for; thev wanted the independence of Korea and Koreais free. As to what Japan con- siders her own standing among the war- rior nations of the earth the secretary modestly declined to say. General Yamagata is 56 years old, and for nearly three-fourths of that time he has been a soldier. For years, however, his position has been one of high author- iflly in the Government of the country. e was Prime Minister just after the reformation, and subsequently was made Minister of the Interior. While in that position he visited the United States and Europe, inspecting the military systems of all the countries he visited.” He took back with him a thorough knowledge of all that was good in what he saw, and at once began to model the Japanese army upon the lines of what had best stood the test of experience in other countries. At the beginning of the war he was the ranking marshal, and his handling of the troops showed him to be a strategist of a high order. After the victory of Ping Yang his army went into camp on the Yalu River, and there he was taken seriously ill. By order of the Emgem e returned to the capital and he was made Minister of War in recognition of the distinguished against introduction of goods. This action was taken on the mo- tion of Thomas Hurd of the Ironmoulders’ Union, who announced that a local hard- ware firm had bought molds and business of an Eastern stove concern with the in- tention of making 400 stoves a month in San Francisco. If convict stoves were ad- mitted, however, this new and very promising enterprise would be destroyed- A colamittee from the recently organized Garment-workers’ Union requested that a committee from the council would attend their next session 2nd give advice on the management of a union. The garment- workers are novices in organizing, but are anxious to do the right thing under proper direction. The executive committee will send a sub-committee to pave tne way for the tailors. HINTON 1S CALLED AWAY The General Agent of the Pan- ama Railroad Summoned to the Isthmus. His Departure Relieved to Mean the Reorganization of the Trans. continental Lines. Commercial and shipping circles were agog yesterday over the report in circula- tion thai E. H. Hinton, the general agent of the Panama Railroad Company in this City, had been called away from the City by his superiors and that the office of the company was to be closed in consequence. Many expressions of surprise and regret were heard—surprise that such a course should be taken without some notice to shippers, and regret that Mr. Hinton was to go from among them, for that gentle- man by hisuniform courtesy and his earn- est efforts to promote the welfare of his company has won the regard and esteem of every one who came in contact with him. Investigation of the rumor proved, how- ever, that while Mr. Hinton was to leave for Panama this morning on the San Blas the office of the Panama Railroad Com- pany would not_be closed, but would be in charge of the Johnson-Locke Mercantite Company. Mr. Hinton was summoned by wire yes. terday to go to Panama to there meet G. ‘Whaley, the vice-president and general manager of the company, for the purpose, it is believed, of looking into the Central American traffic question. Mr. Hinton will be gone not less than zdxtgv days. Itis conjectured in railroad circles that his departure may have some significance in connection with the Transcontinental Traffic Association_that is in process of formation at New York, and gives reason 10 believe that that body is certain to be reorganized, if that object has not alread been accomplished. It is argued that if the Panama road was likely to be a com- peting factor in the through freight traffic, so energetic, shrewd and capable a man as Mr. Hinton proved himself to be would not be ordered to leave his important post in this Citg. Although westbound freight rates are to remain the same via Panama until at least the 1st of May, it is believed that the eastbound schedule, which now quotes as low as 30 cents per 100 on some commodi- ties, will be advanced after the departure of the steamer, which will sail on the 8th of April. The valleys of Cashmere in Northern India and of Quito in Ecuador possess climates which are almost perfect, but they suffer the disadvantages of great dis- tance from the sea. convict-made | the good will and co-operation of the men of our families and otherwise. Tam fully convinced that we endanger all the good that might be done by lugging in at all times suffrage for women. And you ask for too much. Suffragists are always asking some- thing from the Legisiatures which they do get. It would be wiser and more dignified if they confined themselves to some necessary law which wonld probably be given them, and then endeavor to strengthen their position on thatline. Of course the idea is if we could vote the sa- loons would be closed. Do you think that our vote would close them when we have not been ::le as yet to educate our sons to keep out of em ? Suprose the right to vote were ours. There are thousands of women belonging to the foreign class who partake of beer and wines, and yet do not make a practice of becoming intoxicated. They would be & detriment to the temperance cause, for lhe{ would consider any prohibitory laws an iniringement upon their rights; and, as a matter of course, they would vote their own way. Bishop John H. Vincent, founder of Chau- tauqua, says the curse of America to-day is the dominated partisan vote, the vote of ignor- ance and superstition. Shall we help matters by doubling this dangerous mass? Until we fully master our own dominion, rule our children and our households wisely, cope skillfully with the warring elements there and make living a little easier, charity more intelligent and education a shade more practical, it seems as if we might well spare ourselves other irksome duties and confine our attention to obtaining more conspicuous mastery of our own province. There is enough to do in_ general charities and reformations and in schemes for education to occupy those Wwhose energies demand a wide sphere. Simple voting can be done without any great expenditure of force; but to attain any real power & woman must affiliate with men, at- tend meetings and caucuses—she must enter into politics just as 8 man would. ‘To me it seems as though that would not be pleasant to most women. I have heard women say, with a great deal «of decision: “Oh, certainly, we should not hold office. The men should do the work of overning, but it would be our duty to see that good men were put in office. It's our duty to vote, because that’s the best way to show what we think ought to be done by the men who govern.” This, from my point of view, is very unequail suffrage. Half the controlling power to be :;IX"!, and all the work and responsibility to be eirs. And how should we know when good men were nominated except by & knowledge of their phases of character, gained by hard work before elections, going to primaries, pulling wires, etc. ? You cannot simply vote for the candidate you consider the best man, without regard for nn(lhing but his personal trustworthiness and ability. You have got to know something be- es. The best man, where a political office is in question, is the ore who will have the most power to legislate for us toward the best result, and that makes it necessary for usto know something of his ideas and babits, his wisdom and tact, and what influence he might have on other politicians and with the people, as well as with regard to his knowledge and con- scientiousness, In fact, it means work that the generality of women are not fit for and have not the time for—if they are good wives and mothers. - And if they do not do this, and more, they simpl; vote with blind eyes, for men whom they ha no share in selecting, or they duplicate the vote of men they consider intelligent. I, for one, would not wish to vote in this manner— just & mere echo. I think if suffrage is ever given to us, you will find there will be more bitter animosities among women, just as much deepicable wire- pulling and jealouies, as among men. If the fnod women vote, the bad, depraved women of the slums and the demi-monde will also vote. i There are more of this class who will avat] themselves of suffrage than of the other, and they will be under the control and in the pay of vicious men, who will use their influence for the worst, to be sure, Then there are thousands of women who will vote just because they can, without regard to anything else—with no mo ard to the re- sult of their vote, thana cat; none of you blessed women here need say: “Aren’t you ashamed of yourself, Mrs, Nolte, to run down your sisters?" It’s the truth. Idon’t mean tosay there are not women capable of voting inteliigently (notably the sisterhood here at xruent , but they are few and far between, and I don’t be- lieve but what the majority of the dear, good woman are content to let the men take of the laws of the land, while we bring up our children to respect them. The paper was received with mingled smiles and frowns, but as debate was not permitted there was no reply. A little ripple was caused by one lady’s statement in connection with her com- plaint of the injustice of existing laws, that there should be a legislative emactment making a minister who united a couple, éither of whom had been divorced, liable to imprisonment for ten years. RELISIOUS THOUGHT AND PROGRESS SELF-CONTROL. To conquer one's self is the successful achievement only of those who have been re- deemed by the prectous blood of Christ and who are his divine disciples.—Rev. E. Trum- bull, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, Ohio. THE CHURCH MILITANT. We sometimes speak of the church triumph- ant and the church militant. This is not so. The church militant is the church triumphant and the church triumphaut is the church mili- tant. — Rev. James V. Vernon, Christian Chureh, Augusta, Ga. FAITH. Faith finds its most intellizent expression not in words but in actions. There is always & Teciprocal protection between the believer and his belief. ' A good man is himself everywhere. A godly man takes God elong.—Rev. J. I Scott, Presbyterian, Philadelphia, Pa. LIFE. Iwould vaicta bright picture of life from birth to the grave. Ihave no sympathy with that pessimism whicn makes youth a blunder, manhood a struggle and old_age a regret.— Rev. J. M. Cromer, Lutheran, Kansas City, Mo. INDIFFERENCE. I the American Republic falls it will be through indifference—our accursed “good na- ture which binds us to our dangers.” Indiffer- ence is the besetting menace to the perpetuity of our form of government.—Rabbi Joseph Stolz, Hebrew, Chicago, Il DESPONDENCY. Almost all men of great and stirring deeds have had their seasons of discouragement and doubt. All lifeis a struggle, and doubts and difficulties seem to be thé necessary concomi- tants of life and progress.—Rev. J. W. Lyell, Baptist, Camden, N. J. HEATHENS, In this world there are 1,000,000,000 of peo- ple: of these 800,000,000 are heathens. In the remaining there are many Christians, but there are many who, though they are not beathen, are far from good Christians.—Bishop Coleman, Episcopalian. at Westchester, Pa. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Catholic church is now and ever has been the altar of every sacrince, the home of every charity, the asylum for every misery, and they who reject and hate her reject an hate her divine founder, Jesus Christ.—Rev. Father Dwyer, Catholic, Cleveland, Ohio. LOYALTY. Above all party is country, and above coun- try is humanity. It is in politics as in ecclesi- astics. Denominational fealty is a good thing; butitis by no means the first thing. That man serves his denomination most truly who serves Christ most loyaliy.—Rev. R. Thomas, Congregationalist, Brookline, Mas: DECAY IN CIVILIZATION. Ours is a civilization that is beginning to decay. We do not practice the religion of natural law. The wealthy from their idleness and indulgence of self, are beginning to de- cay—to lose that stamina and sturdy manhood and womanhood of our sires.—Mrs, Althea B. Stryker, Independent, Topeka, Kans. LOVE. There is one virtue that is superior to all others, and that is love. You may possess every grace and every virtue, but if you lack this one your life is worthless. If loveis not paramount in our lives, all our benevolence and self-sacrifice profit us nothing.—Rev. G. W. Partridge, Baptist, Cincinnati, Ohio. CUBA. It is not so much a question as to who shall govern Cuba, so long as the Government isa good one, but as to whether there shall exista tyranny in Cuba. When Spain rises in anger at our protest she should remember that her own honor should protest against her own tyranny and_broken promises.—Rev. T. E. Schumacher, Baptist, Pittsburg, Pa. AMUSEMENTS, Avoid amusements that the chureh in gen- eral condemns. Is it not better to be in har- mony with the main body of good Christisns than with the few exceptions? I think a man may dance, play cards and attend the theater and still be a Christian, but his influence will be weakened and his soul fettered.—Rev. Dr, Humason, Methodist, Duluth, Minn. WOMEN IN POLITICS. Victoria doesn’t rule England. It is the freest land on the face of the earth—that is, for Englishmen, And why is this so? Simply because the dear, good old lady doesn’t interfere in politics. And let me sa¥ that it might be better for this country if the ladies did not interfere in politics.—Rev. H. H. Conwell, Congregationalist, Philadelphia, l;OGTOR ALBRIGHT. A BROAD-MINDED PHYSICIAN WITH PROGRESSIVE IDEAS. Believes in Recommending Any Medi- cine That He Knows Will Cure His Patients — Thinks Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills a Great Discovery— He Cites Some Marvelous Cures. From the Examiner, Lancaster, Pa. ““AKRON, Pa., April 24, '95. DR. 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At Auction TUESDAY... .MARCH 31, 13896 AT 12 o'crock Noox, | At 638 Market Street, Opp. Palace Hotel. Business and Residence Property. A Portion of the Original HORACE HAWES ESTATE. BUSINESS PROPERTY. Ninth and Howard Streefs. Large and elegant plece of business property on the southerly corner of Ninth and Howurd sts., compnsing FIVE STORES and FIVE FRENCH FLATS on Ninth st. and SIX RESIDENCES on Howard st. This magnificent piece of business property has a future outlook that canuot be ex- celled in the city. Ninth st. is the coming _promi- nent south of Marker st. business street. The siza of this large and valuabie lot, 100 feet on Ninth by 185 feet on Howard st., cornering on_Caroline st., is one of the larges: pieces of property now Intact i this city, and a prominent corner to_improve with fine stores, grand ball, theater and French tenements—improved in this manner would make 1t the best paying property in the city. Capltalists and speculators should examine this Full rents, $428 per month. Cable and electric lines surround the property. Streets in_basalt rock and accepted by the city. Corner lot, 100x185 fee ALSO-elonging Lo the same estate, southeast line of Howard, 225 feet southwest of Ninth street, and southerly corner of Howard and Caroline streets. This valuable corner contains four French flats. Full rents, $88 per month. This s a good property to improve with store below, which would rent readily. Howard-street electric, Ninth and Tenth_street cable. Central location. Large lot, 41:4x100 feet. Terms. on both pleces, one-half cash, balance n one and two years; interest 7 per cent per annum. REFEREE'S SALE. THE MAGNIFICENT MANSIOIN, Southeast Corner of O’Farrell and Gough Streets, And lot 60x187:6 feet, with an L on southeast cor- ner 30x34:414 feet. The subdivisions of this man- sion comprise saloon parlors, reception and dining rooms and large hall, which open together, maki: one grand room of the entire floor; kitchen, but- ler's and other pantries, servants’ rooms, etc., on first floor annex: five large bedrooms, dressing- roome, bathrooms, toilets, etc., on second floor; space for three large rooms in attic; storerooms, coalroom, wineroom and laundry in basement; basement c-mented: large, handsome ground, streets bituminized and basalt rock: front walk cement stone; surroundings canpot be excelled; neighbors are of the first-ciass order: car accom- modations not excelled. Terms—Cash; 10 per cent at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Superior Court: deed at expense of purchaser; tax-s for fiscal year 1896-97 to be paid by pur- chaser. N.B.—To examine this property please obtain card from the auctioneers. Elegant Investment—DMission. Southeast corner of Capp and Adair sts., near Sixteenth, Howard and Mission. This bandsome pay-windowed modern property consists of store and three French flats of seven, six and four rooms Tent 891 per cement_stone walks; electric and cable cars; corner lot, 26373 eet. Elegant Residence—Pacific Heights. South side (No. 2029) of Vallejo, 137:6 feet east of Buchanan st.; eight rooms and bath; basement and attic; electric arrhnnces; gas fixtures; nd marine view: Paciiic-ave. cable; largo lor, biss 7:6 feet. Pacific Heights—Investment Property. XNorth line (Nos. 3116 and 3118) of Washingtol 108:3 west of Baker st.; comprises (No. 31]3)“1\;..: handsome French flats. the upper one of eight rooms, bath and attic. lower fiat focr rooms and bath: ¢(No, 3118) an elegant dwelling of ten rooms and bath; tinted walls snd modern improvements throughout the property; architecture artisticaily designed; cement stone walk: street In bituminous rock: Sacramento aad. Jackson st. cables; lot 50x 127:814 feet. Castro Heights—Corner Business Lot. Southwest corner of Castro and Twenty-fifth sta. Commands a fine view and is advantageousiy lo- cated for business; Castro-st. cable; lot 25x80 feet. Grand Property in the City of Petaluma, the Metropolis of Sonoma County. Southeast corner of Washington and Keller sts. Comprises the Brooklyn Hotel of 41 rooms; thres cottages of seven rooms each and basement: large stable, carriage and other buildings: i in the cen. tral part of this thriving city and {ssold to close; it can be made o large-paying investment; look at the size of this corner; lo; 100x179 feet t0 an alley. For catalogue, terms, etc., inquire of EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO., 638 Market st. Auctioneers. o R ——