The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 10, 1897, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1897, 7 TULY 10,1 897 AMUSEMENTS. FALDWIN THEATER —“The Mayflower.” COLUMBIA THEA The Two Escutcheons.’” Morosco's OPERA-HOUSK— Captain Paul Aicazar THEATER “A Viciim of Circum- stances” and “The First Born.” 7voL1 OPERA House.— Wang. Tigh-Class Vaudeville ~.—Grand Concert. EUTRO BaTHS.—Bathing and Performanoes. THE CHUTES AND SKATING RINK—Dally at L aight street, one block eust of the Park. CoursiNe—At Ingleside Park, Sundsy, July 11. PICNICS AND EXCURSIONS. F1 Campo—Music, Lavcing, Hoaung, Fishing, «very Eunday AUCTION :ALES. By P. J. BARTH—Thisday, July 10, Chinese and Japaness Curios, a 1886 Market street, at 2 aud 7:30 P. % 13 Vox REEIN & Co.—Thursday, July 15, Fenl Estate, at Salesroom, 513 California sureet, 11 12 o'clock. . H. UMBSEN & Co.—Tuesday, September &L 14 Monigome CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. A fair Sal\)rdny.iwil;\ a foggy morning. E.” are the City's initials just now. The Christisn Endeavorers held some great meetings yesterday. ler has sued Frank J. French for d to be due {cr money loaned. y Prison, suicide Julia Sch $91 Andrew Birch, an inmate of the Ci meade & desperate attempt to commi yesterday The Board of Education held a special meet- lust evening and adopted an eutire new | Uof rules. Dr. George Chismore was summoned 1o San Ateo by special engine last night to attend lonel C. F. Crocker. The monitor Camanche goes out of commis- sion to-day and will receive a thorough over- hauling at Mare Isiand. Christian Endeavor officers held conferences | Wagner “Thames.” terday afternoon be various City churches. ween 3:30 and 5:30, Bradbury has been set for Monday. J. Russell Ward’s case will ome up vgain this aiternoon. ecial train of tourists arrived days late. The main cause of andalia disaster. man, whose fame as a swindler sied yesterday for pass- pon jewelers. cts havo been rendered accident; W. P. suicide. in ihe City warm words are heard in respouse to ered by %ocal eitizens. :nt strong contingents Not ail were delegetes, but ail hted with their Caiifornia ald J. Fitzgibbon of the Board of b has returued after a two months’ iour vor com re held yesterday ernoon from 2 to 4 in various churches of the ( George Green, the Otymyic pugilist, has been a ate Asa F. The United States quarantine station at Atige and was ¥ burned down last e started in the brush crowded ed G EXUra CArs wi and the P idio. eariy all the westbound lines. The German Building and Loan Hood, Janet Hood 0se a mOrt; ber 14, 18! ho lives at 15 T f the O; hama ou Im- ud neariy lost striking a scanting 1 any i He was saved by gs at- eavor convention is reflecting the iocal commiltee. Every smoothly toward s success- bor Councfl held & meeting 1 A communication council in opposing the an- 1 of Hawali. A. Cat A e ole has brought suit Thaklay H einclaus for $500 in ys the defendant “nela” which defendant refused to return ted 10 do so, Cour the case of Edith fitchell vs n Diego County Board of Education, vesterday that a State Normal School graduate m school in the State after one year's experience. The Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Asso- vesterday decided to_investigate the nt that the Southern Pacific Company Eastern coal into the State as car- llast, and aiso the use by the State Prison of Australian coal. Annie Zurfluh has sued George Imhof, Charles Bundschu, Jacob Rohr and Jacob Avams, to cnforce & morigage on certain sonal property at 531 California street AINMif asks thatar € possession of the assets in dispute. teach in any I'ne The ) Star Brewing Company has been ncorporated by Carl A. torpherg, John Pop eder, Eiizabeth Tornberg, Kat ope and Anna Schroeder, with » capital 0,000. The gentlemen have subscribed 9500 each and the ladies for $500 each. thony, who has been investigs- the_death on Tues- <ittie Montgom- t the woman’s true , and her parents, ing, are wealthy. A verdict ot accidental death was rendered in the ¢ death of Customs Inspector John M wno was kiiled, July 1, in a collis 2 the steamer Resoluie and he scow-schooner Sacramento. The jury found that the officers of the steamer should have used more caution. In the case of E. J. Matthews, who was killed by the bursting of a bomb-mortar at the Fourth of July fireworks display, sample mortars were shown and W. F. Murray and George Cumming testified that the miortar was not defective. The jury held that the accident was ucavoidabls, and censured no one. James Dowling has sued Patrick Leonard for 5000 dameges. Dowling says he is 70 years of age and 18 afflicted with roeumatism, Ho alleges that Leonard violently assaulted him with his fists and teeth, causing him to be permanently injured. For his hurts he de- mands financial balm in the amount named. mstances of who reside at Knighis Li NEW TO-DAY. AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN YOUR STOMACH AND THE WHOLESOME Blatz = Beer STAR Milwaukee Will aid your digestion and en- able you to have more birthdays in your lifetime. Call for Blatz. See that *‘Blatz” is on the Cork. VAL.BLATZ BREWING CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS., U. S. A Louis Cahen & Son, Wholesale Dealers, 16-418 Sacramento St., San Francis $otethoos Mags s16. ; elcome. | acipal cities of the United States and | rences of Christian | | New Jersey Speaks of Returning st., at 12 o'clock | BOSTON SENDS HER BRIGHTEST Eastern People Arrive in a Big Special Train. Prominent Tourists From Penn- sylvania, New York and New Jersey. State Senator Herbert W, Johnson of Prosperity in the East. A special train oringing & party of eighty prominent tourists from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and a Ray- mond party of fifty-three from Boston ar- rived at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The train was fourteen hour- late, having lost the time between Ogden and this City. The party of eighty came acros the continent under the care of Professor William Campbell of Brook yn. Speak- ing of the trip vesterday Mr. Csmpbell said no tourisis ever had a happier trip. | | While the leader was in another car than | his own attending a Christian Endeavor meeting & messenger came in baste to in- form him that a lady had fainted in the He went tothe ~cene of trouble at once, and there found thata committee was in waiting to present him with a series of resolutions commending his management of the excursion and pledging that they would go to Puris with him in 1900. Then they sang *“The Campbells Are Coming.” Ameng the tourists_in Professor Camp- | bell’s party is State Senator Herbert W. | Johnson of New Jersey. Senator John- | son says the signs in the East point to a revival of manufacturing. Recently mills | have started vp and factories resumed work. There is a feeling in Philadelpuia, where the Senator has large interests, that | prosperity is returning. Workmen who | have been idle for a long time are now cetiing employment. He mentions that | the aurcultural outlook in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey is good. Farmers are encouraged and business men are canfident. This is the Senator’s first visit to California, and he will foilow along the established lines of sight-seeing. Several prominent school:eachers of | . A. Barlow commending | ceiver be appointed to | ! murrer to her petition was sustained by Brooklyn ure with the Campbell party. | | The adies oi the party are in the ma- | eader of the Raymond party is Mr. 1t of Boston. ne partv bad two | cars in a train of fifteen coaches. The | tourists expect to visit the Yosemite Val- ley and Southern California. They had a | nappy t:me on the trip, but were delighted to reach Sin Francisco. The Palace Hotei people managed to accommodate the travelers trom Massachusetts, Penn- sylvania, New York and New Jersey. The train brought a car.oad of Christian | Endeavorers from Albany and Rochester, | and also a number from Miss:ssippi. Tue special came over ihe Pennsylvania | line t (hicago, and from that point over | N rtuwestern, Union Pacific, D. and | SHE MAY INSTRUCT., | The Supreme Court Decides That = | Normal School Graduate May Teach. | The Supreme Court yesterday rem-secli a San Diego Superior Court and handed | down a decision that will be of interest to | teachers in this State. Miss Eaith Mitchell, a State Normal School graduate, applied to the San Diego Covnty Board of Education for a teachers’ certificate and was refused un- der the law which says that no certificate sball be issued where the applicant has not taught two years, an exception being miade in case of graduates of the Normal School, State University or Leland Stan- ford University, their term of previous teaching being one year. The applicant based her claim_on the Political Code, which says that Normal School diplomas entitle the holders to grammar-grade certificates from any city or county Board oi Education in the State. A general de- the Superior Court without leave to amend and her petition was dismissed. This judgment was reversed and the demurrer overruled and a peremptory writ of man- date issued. . OFFICERS INSTALLED. Teutonia Lodge of Red Men Makes » New Start Under Chauged Kegime. The newly elected officers of Teutonia Lodge No. 250, U. O. R. M., were installed Thursday night by the grand officers of the order. Thev were: President, J. Kugel; first vice-president, J. Krumholz; second vice-pre-ident, B. Gnodt; chaplain, M. Diekert; secretary, G. Simon; treas- urer, P. Rothermel. The loage has started on a new era of activity and prosperity under the new regime, and new members are being in- itiasted at almost every meeting. The order at large is reported by the grand officers to be in excellent condition. ——— Representative Sacrumentans Are the faces seen in the group shown in Town Talk to-day of the ladies iuvited to the whist party given by Mrs. Tozer to Mrs. Galiatin last month. There is much in this iss f the favorite weekly to in- terest our Christian Endeavor visitors— able editorials, sparkling Saunterer stories, portraits of prominent people, ciever musical, literary and dramatic eriticisms. A special feature is the original noveiette, A Dream of Grass,”’ in which figure well- known members of the local musical world. —_—————— For Holly Park. A delegation of those persistent people from the Mission was before the Finance Committee yesterday to urge the necessity of a liberal ap- propriation for Holiy Park. They want $10,- 000, and they want the sum set asige for Holly Parx and for no otber purpose. It was pointed out that a new bulkhead was an urgent necessily, and that other improve- ments were required. Haskine favored the appropriation ss well as the setiing of it aside. Roitanzi opposed mak- ing spaeial appropriation for parks, and the matter went over or & week. ——— .. Ah Chee and Opium. The death of Ah Chee,n Chinese janitor in the Parrott building, was reported to the Morgue yesterdsy morning by Dr. Deas, who had attended him at his living-place, 30 Waverly place. Opium poisoning from ex- cessive use of the drug was one cause of deatl, ‘An autopsy resulted in a verdict of accidental death. United State. Grand dury, The United States Grand Jury was vesterday discharged for the term, after having made its final report, which included two indict- ments for counterfeiting, one against John Doe Pearson and the otber against JamesT. Rodgers. The charge of passing counterfeit money lodged against Adolph Anderson was ignored. —_————— Some One With a Pu.lL Residents and property-owners on Sanchez street, between Army and Twenty-ninth, have filed a rather strongly worded appeal with the’| Board of Supervisors, asking for aid in fixing | year's | singing of the quartet, up the street. Three times they say the board has acted favorably upon their petitions “and three times has some one witha pull” inter- fered to prevent the work being dome. They say they have appealed te Anay Donovan for an explanation, but he only told them that he had no time to attend to it. “Somebody will bave to find time or we will know the reason why,” say the petitione A SHORTAGE THIS YEAR. County Yecorder Glynn Is Not Pleased With the Working of the Fee Bill. In his annual report for the year, filed yesterday with the Board ot Supervisors, County Recorder. Glynn called attention to the fact that for the first time his office failled to show : surplus earning for a work., A total exvenditure of $41.217 92 was shown, as against total re- ceipis of $34,559 45, showing a deficit of $6658 47. “This result is not to be attributed to an increased expenditure,” says the Recorder, ‘‘but is owing entirely to fhe adoption of the county fee bill, which by its operation has cut down the receipts of this office considerably more than one-half. As it is a fact that not more than 20 ver cent of the resiaents or taxpayers of this City annually make any use of this department it is certainly a very poor policy,” con- tinues the Recorder, “that lessens the cost of recording to a few at the expense of the many. That the deficit is owing to the adoption of the county fee bill solely is shown by the fact that the expenses of this office for rhe past year were not as large as those of the last previous year.’” BIRCH WAS DESPERATE, Almost Successtul in Choking self to Death While in Prison. Andrew Birch took desperate but ill- advised measures to end his life in the City Prison yesterday. Birch was serv- ing a brief term for common drunk, and 1t was thought by the Receiving Hospital staff he had a slight touch of delirium tremens. He made an attempt yesterday morning to commit suicide by hanging himself to the bars with his suspenders. His cell mates discovered him before he bad injured himsef. In the afternoon he went to a corner of the cell where he could not readily be ob- served and attempted to choke himself to death. With grim determination he pressed his fingers into his throat until his nails caused blood to flow. Perspira- tion was pouring to his face and he was sinking to the floor from exhaustion, when one of the trusties discovered him and called the prison-keeper. Birch was taken to the Receiving Hos- pital, but was found not to be seriously | injured. e S DS U BRIDAL REOEPTION. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fong Entertained at the Mlission. On Tuesday evening, July 6, a bridal re- ception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter N. Fone in the Chinese M. E. Mission rooms, 916 Washington street. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occa- sion, and in its center stood a table well laden with dainties and graced with the bridal bouquet. Dr. James B. Landon and Rev. Chan Hon Fan made short addresses and pre- sented the silverware, cutlery and other gifts which had been brought by the gnests. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fong re- sponded with words et gratitude and ap- preciation. A short programme, consisting | of singing by the Chine-e male quartet and Chinese instrumental music, followed, and the merry paity then dcvoted their at- tention to the refreshments. Af er the banque!, some of the Ameri- | can ladies present requesting more oi the Chinese instrumental music, the dexter- ous musicians again fell to work with their bamboo sticks. There is no doubt that this instrumental music, together with the wili constitute | quite an attraction to the series of lec- tures which Mr. Fong expects to give at the mission on the afternoons and even- ings of July 10, 13 and 14. In these iec- tures he will tell bis audience something about Chinese life in San Francisco, about the religions of China and about her poli- tics and relations with the United States. As Mr. Fong isa Stanford graduate and well versed 1n the subiects upon which he will speak, his lectures will doubtless be both instractive and entertaining. About 11 p. M, with hearty congratula- tions and expressions of good will, the guests began to take their departure, all feeling that they nad spent a most enjoy- able evening. — e ANNOUNCES HIS SUICIDE. George Siegler Writes to the Coroner, Weanriness and the Bay. Perhaps George Siegler has committed suicide and perhaps he has decided to pawn his watch and live. The writer of the following letter received by the Coro- ner yesterday is unknown: SAN FRANCIsCo, Cal., July 9. 1897, Dear Coroner: As 1am weary of life and can’t find any work I am commiuting su‘cide. My name s George Siegler, a native of Germany, sge — You will find my body off Folsom- street wharf. AliIThsve in this weary world is my watch and cuain, which I leave to my dear sister, who lives in San Rafnel. Respecie fully, GEORGE SIEGLER. e Coroner’s Death Account. The cheerful annual report of the Coroner was given forth yesterday. During the year ending June 30 944 cases of death came within the jurisdiction of the Coromer, of which 178 were “countersigned’” cases re- ported by regular physicians for investigation. The causes of death are arrayed as follows: murder 28, accident 171, suicide 178, natural causes 307, unknown causes 82. There were 405 inquests held. Tne suicide routes adopted by the successful death seekers were as follows: Shooting 47, gas 42, hanging 18, drowning 11, poison 53. Eleven chose morphine, 19 carbolic acid and 23 a dozen other poisons. Of the suicides 143 were males and 36 females. —————— Last Evening’s Alarms, An alarm was sounded from box 48 at 6:15 o’clock last evening for a fire, caused by a de- fective gas stove, in two-story frame building at 30 Third street owned by R. Riel and occupied by J. F. Attell as a clothing-store. The damage to the build- ing and stock of clothing amounted to about $300. The alarm from box 98 at 8:40 P. M. was jor & burning awning in iron: of Bianche Oulif's millinery-store, 838 Market street. Tne heat from tne burning awning broké & large plate-glass window valued at about $200. The damagze io the awning and building will add $20 ore to the loss. ————— License Collector’s Deputies, License Collector Bonmet yesterday ap- pointed the following additional deputies and assistants: E. G. Faulkner, C. E. McAuliffe, Ettore Rottanzi, J. F. Brown, James McGough, B J. Boylan, John J. Crowley and James }ggn{rty. l’ll';w"mnliesl th?j full” complement. The force is fully employed collecting li in all the districts L ——————— Divorce Suits Filed. Suits for divorce were filed in the office of the Cunty Clerk yesterday as follows Abbie R. Smith against Robert B. Smith, be- cause of his cruelty. Mary B. Cormier agalnst Frank B. Cormier, lllegm' gross violation of his martail'vow ——————— Olympic Swimmers. At & meeting of the directors of the Olympic Club held last evening, the officers decided to retain the swimming Instructor, Henry Ciarke, who was notified at & previouns meeting of the board that his services would be no longer re- quired. ————— Fourth of July Bills. Treasurer Garness Devlin of the Fourth of July committee requests that all persons holding bills against the committee present them for payment before 12 M. to-day, as the committee wishes to ciose its affuirs to-night. B — THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS. Physicirns recommend the Crystal warm sea water tub and swimming baths, North Beach.” CROWNED WITH ANGRY FIRE Angel Island’s Peaks Topped With Flames and Curl- ing Smoke. Very Narrow Escape of the United States Quarantine Station, Japanese and Ohinese Passengers From the Steamer Peking Re- fused Assistance. The United States quarantine station on Angel Island had a narrow escape from fire last I'hursday night. About noon the brush back of the station was ail in a blaze, and Dr. Rosenau at once notitied the officer in command of the military station. The soldiers were at once called out, but in a remarkably short space of time the whole north side of the island was a mass of flames. Soon the station was in imminent danger, and the quaran- tine officer called upon the 150 Japanese and Chinese who had been landed from the City of Peking a few hours previously to render assistance. The Asiatics posi- tively refused to handle either buckets or hose, and the soldiers and employes of the station had to combat the flames alone. All the shrubbery and all the trees near the station were burned down, and it will cost st least $500 to put the guarantine buildings in repair again, It was eariy yesterday morning before the fire was under control, aud it was almo-t breakfast time before the soldiers coald returh to their quarters. The Camanche will anchor off Folsom- street wharf again to-day, and discharge some of the members of the Naval Bagtalion. The warship will then go to Mare Island, where she wiil be turned over to the commandant of the navy-yard for a thorongn overhauling. Once the trausfer has been made the men wiil re- iurn to San Francisco on the Monticello. During yesterday the entire batialion was put tbrough the fire drill, man overboard drill, “‘abandon ship,” bpattery drill and various other manenvers. The outing has been of great benefit to the men, and they are looking forward to the return of the monitor from the navy-yard. G. Hendry, the well-known ship-chan- dler, returned from an extended vacation in tne East yesterday and was warmly welcomed home by his water-front friends. Among the piaces Mr. Hendry stayed any length of time 1n were Boston, Washing- ton, D. C., New York and Chicago. He comes home witu the impression he left here with, that there is no place like Cali- fornia. Harry J. Lewis, a lad who lives at 15 Tehama sireet, had a marvelous escape from instantdeath yesterday. His father is a carter ior the Oregon Improvement Company and when he climbed to the top of oneof the bunkers the boy followed him. When thirty feet above the dock Harry stepped on a piank which titted up with him and he went flying through space. Half way down the bunker the lad struck a projecting rod which partially broke his fall, and from there he feil on a pile of coal on the whari. He was picked up insensible and carried to the water- front Receiving Hospital. Strange to say, there were no bones broken, but the boy had a scalp wound that required a dozen stitches to fix up. FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT. Evans Council, Order of Chosen Friends, Suiprises Its Treasurer, Walter N. Brunt. In answer to a neatly printed invitation a iargo number of the membership of Evans Council of the Order of Chosen Friends and a number of specially invited guests assembled last night in one of the halls in the Alcazar bullding to attend a reception tendered to ‘Walter N. Brunt, the treasurer of the council, and to Mrs. Brunt, who recently returned from their wedding trip. There were present amoug the many who filled the hall: Past Su- preme Councilor Arnoid and Mrs. Arnold, Past Grana Councilor Hinton, Grand Coun- cilor M. Boebm and Mrs. Boehm, Grand Re- corder 8. C. Wallis and severai other grand officers. After the newly married couvnle had received congratulations from those wno had not seen them since their return a pro- gramme of entertainment was inaugu- rated by Mrs. C. J. Sweeny, grand marshal of the Grand Council, an _active member of Evans Council, who calied on Mr. Herbert for a vocal solo. He sang “For Ali Eternity,” and | was foliowed by little Miss Lole Underwood, who sang in & very coqueitish manner “Won'( You Play House Witnh Me?” Louis Rose, by permission of the management of the Or- pheum, entertained those present with imita- tions of actors, and then Mrs. Brunt sang a sweet ballud. During the intermission that followed there was brough: into the hall a handsome writing-desk in oak ana of the most modern pattern, and soon thereafter i was presented by Mrs. Sweeney on behalf of the council to Mr. and Mrs. Brunt, partly as a wedding pre-ent and partly as & token of ap- preciation of Mr. Brunt's services to thecoun- cil as treasurer aud general adviser. Mr. Brunt, on behalf of his wife and self, made a feeling response, saying that while he ex- pected a reception he did not anticipate any- thing beyond that. He then told of his trip East, and declared that with all attractions elsewhere there is no place like California and San Francisco In particular. After the presentation there were served ice- cream and cakes and light reireshments, and afier that additional numbers were presented 10 close & very pleasant reunion. Ed Sweeney’s singing was one of the leatures of the aiter entertainment. Court Sutro Heights. Court Sutro Heights of the Foresters of America, which was named for the point ot land near the Cliff House, is fast advancing to the front, and its members are working assido- ously to make it the banner court of this juris- diction. In this they are doing remarkably well, for at almost every me-eting there are initiations. One of the great secrets of the success of this pariicular court is that it has at its head a body of widc-awake men who unaer- stand the art of making the court meetings attractive and interesting. Last Thursduy night there were eight initiations, and there are seven applicants who have Leen elected and who are awaiting for the next meeting 1n 'fi" to be inducted into the mysteries of the order. At the close of the meeting—that is the busi- ness portion tuereof—there was an informal jinks, over which George Strong presided. There was presented a programme of song, story, instrumental music and, between num- bers, a coliation, and refreshments were served. Among those who assisted 10 make the evening one of enjoyment werc the Boukofsky ~ Brothers, Sam _ Yehl, Psul Fredericks, George Little, J. Hansen, George Smail, Hurry Partridge, Messts, Ganz, Gross, Levingstor, Locke, Murphy, Newman and Simpson, the iatter & good vocalist and mem- ber of Court Defiance. Among the prominent membe:s of the order were: J. W.S. G. C. R.; Samuel L. Waller, D. G. Sol Peiser, secretary of the Hall As: Next Thursday this court wiid install its offi- cers in public and there will be a hopafier the ceremony The 1nstallation wili take place in the Social Hall of the Alcazar and ad- mission will be by invitation only. Robin Hood Cirele, C. 0. F. Last Wednesday nightJohn J. Cordy, D. G. C. C., installed the officers of Robin Hood Cir- cle, Companions of the Forest, and in the work ne was assisted by Mrs. Lucy Atwood, supreme representative, acting in the capacity of grand marshal. The officers who were in- stalled were: Past chief companion, Mrs. L. Goldman; chief companion, Miss Backus; re- cording secretary, Miss Alice Ticoulei; finan- cial !el!l’.ll?. Miss Schoen; right guide, Mrs. Backu left 'guide, Mre. Goldman; inside guard, Mg, Cahn; outside guard, Mrs. Kuhn, After the installation Deputy Cordy in a speech full of feeling presented to Mrs. L. Goidman on behalf of the circle a beautiful gold bsdge emblematic of the order, and he also presented to Mrs. Bailey, the retiring past chief companion, & past chief companion’s badge and certificate. The affair was .ollowed by a social hour. Miss Ticoulet, by reason of service as recording secreiary, was created a past chief companion and presented witha badge and certificate. Preceding the installation there were five initiations, and there are five applications to be acted upon. Loreloy Circle, C. O. F. The members of Loreley Circle of the Com- penions of the Forest, the only circle in this City that works in the German language, had its officers installed last Wednesday night by District Deputy Mrs. Helen Worms, who was assisted by Supreme Representative Mrs. Lucy Atwood, who filled the office of grand mar- shal. The instaliation was public, and it was conducted in the circle hall in the Alcazar, which had been decorated with a great deal of taste for the occasion. The officers instailed were the following named: Past chief com- n, Mrs. M. Steppenbeck; chief compan- ion, L. Ouer; sub-chief companion, Mrs. B. Po?pe: recording secretary, Mrs. M. Pape; right guide, Mrs. M. Webber; left guide, Mrs. J. Ebner. ~ After the ceremony, which was most impressive, there was ‘“‘open house,” and ice cream, cakes and light refreshments were served 1o all who wished to partake, and then merr‘lé was dancing that was kept up until mid- night. This circle will celebrate its tenth anniver- Sary ou the evening of the 28th inst. in Social Hail, Alcazar building, by a grand extertain- ment and dance. Court Palo Alto, F. O A, Last Wednesday night was installation night for Court Palo Alto of the Foresters of Amer- ica, and the ceremony, conducted in the pres- ence of the mambership and visitors from other courts, was wimessed by many. The officers installed were: Louis Kalmuck, P. C. : William Klinger, 8. Meyer, 8. C H. Kaufman, R. Sol Eiberg, S. Louis Kihn, J. W.; Aaron Rothhoiz, 8. B.; J. Jacobs, J. B.; A. Green, organist. The retiring chief ranger was presented with a handsomely framed certificate of his rank. Af.er the cere- mony there were short addresses acd music aud song by members of the court. celsior Circle of the C. O. F. The recently elected officers of Excelsior Circle of the Companions of the Forest, F. O. A., were quietly instalied last Thursday night in the hal in the Aleazar building in the pres- ence of the members and visitors from other circles, the installing officer being Deputy Grand Chief Companion Mrs. E. Rappin. The officers installed were: Miss M. McMurray, P. C. C.; Miss C. Maguus, C. Magnus, C. C.; Mrs. J. Wishmen, 8. C. C.; Miss Lena Wishmau, F. 8.; Thomas Sewell, Mrs. B. Hesler, T. Miss M. Magnus, R.- G.: Mrs. L. Berg, L. G. Mrs. N. E. Smitn, L G.; Mrs. J. Wilson, O. The installation over the members of the cir- cle snd_their friends had a pleasant time among themselves. California Camp of Argonauts. Next Wednesday evening California Camp No. 4 of the Argonauts will, after the adjourn- ment of California Parlor in Shusta Hall, Na- tive Sons’ buiiding, hold an election for offi- cers for the ensuiug term. Adfter the élection there will be an adjournment to the Cafe Lind, where there will be a banquet in honor of thé newly elected cfficers. The Native Sons’ band will furnish the music, TROQUOIS CLUB MEETING. Professor K. F. Longstreet and Hon. J. G. Maguire Speak on the - Single-Tax Question. The Iroquois Club held its regular weekly meeting last night at Pythian Castle. All preliminary discussion was set aside for the purpose of giving Pro- fessor B. F. Longsireet of Boston an opportunity to expound the principles of the single iax to the braves. Judze J. G, Maguire was received with a round of applause. He foilowed the professor on the single-tax subject. Ex-Supervisor Robert Day, who is a laud.older, enlivened the discussion by asking the question, **Suppose that Judge Maguire and Mr. Pratt, for instancs, had worked for a number of years. The one invested Lis mooey in real estate and the other should spend his in areckless, un- profitable way, then would it be fair to muke an equal division of the savings of the rich man wiitn the one who spent his money 2’ Judge Maguire answered this by citing the case of the slaveholder who unwisely invested in tne purchase of slaves that he had no right to hold against the rightfu: policy of the greater number of the people. , HAD WEALTHY PARENTS. The Ycung Woman Who Killed Herself Thursday of Good Family. Detective Anthony, who was detailed by Chief Lees to investigate the death of Kittie Montgomery 1n the California Hounse Thursdny mnicit, reported last evening tbat the girl’s true name was Kittie Ab- shire. Her parents reside at Knights Landing, Solano County. They are said 10 be very wealthy. The young woman, in a spirit of bravado, | placed a tov pistoi to her breast and re- marked: “Some day I will commit sui- cide.” She then pulled the trigger, and though the cartridge was blank, some of the waading entered her lungs and death ensued. ——————— Will Not Start., OAKLAND, Car, July 9.—The iliness of one of the members of the Reliance Wheeimen’s team, Charles Gooch, caused that body to meet this evening, and it was announced that the team would not start in the race for the Baker & Hamil- ton trophy on Sunday. —_————— Iron filings, sand and Chinese clay are much used in mixing with tea. These foreign substances make the tea weigh heav.er, and it 1s hard for any one not an expert to discover their presence. The Chinamen are acepts at this business of adulteration. In the case of the iion fil- ings they are scattered over the leaves while they are green, and the leaves curl up and dry they cover this foreign substance from sight. OH10 15 HERE AND HAPPY Vandalia Disaster Caused a Loss of Three Days. The Vestibuled Special of the Buck- eye Party the Finest Train in the Procession. Impressions of San Francisco—Clean Streets, Fine Restaurants and Low Prices for Meals. *“Ohio Is In and Happy,” so reads a line on the bulletin board of the Grand Hotel. The tourists from Ohio came in a solid vestibuled train of six Pullman sleepers and a commissary car. Railroad men say that the train is the finest and best equipped in the whole procession of special trains across the continent. On the journey from the Ohio River to the Pacific Ocean the passengers did not miss a meal or 4 night’s sleep, but they had a narrow escape in the Vandalia dis- aster. The baggage and mail car of the train to which they were attached were there wrecked. They lost iwenty-four hours on account of the disaster, which delay threw them in the rear of many other specials, causing a delay of three days on the entire journey. The train which arrived at 8:45 A M. yesterday brought 256 tourists. One car was filled with passengers from Wheeling, W. Va., one from Steubenville, Ohio, two from Columbus and the remainder from the State at large. The entire party was managed and directed by F. L. Patrick of Columbus. He will leave here on the return trip July 14, ana take his entire party through Yellowstone Park. His tourist party has permission to enter the parx on July 20. At the Grand Hotel last night Dr. Walker and J. D. Walker and wife of Steubenville, Charles Arnold of Bellaire and Mr. Patrick discussed the enterprise and up-to-date style of San Francisco. The cleanliness of the streets impressed them, the cheapness and excellence of the meals served at the restaurants and the kindly manner of the service elicited favorable comment. “Only 30 cents for a meal which wou!d cost 75 cent« in many an Eastern city'’ was one comment. The Ohio special is not made up of Cbristuian Endeavorers in the sense of so- ciety membership, but the tourists had observed the manner and generosity of tue welcome and had heard it said a hun- dred times that the efforts of Boston, Washington, Chicago and New York had been surpassed in S8an Francisco. Many of the Ohio tourists obtamed rooms at the Paluce and Grand. Others secured good rooms near the Pavilion. Mr. Patrick, who is a business man of large affairs, says that timesin Ohio are beginning to improve; that mills are re- suming work and giving employment to men who have been idle for a long time. FAMOUS GIANTS The King of Bashan Required a Bed- stead Over Sixteen Feet in Length. Goliah, the famous Philistine champion, was one of the tallest men of whom any measurements are recorded. His height was six cubits and a span, or about ten and three-fourths feet. Daniel Lambert, the famous fat man and the most noied example of obesity re- corded in medical snnals, was born in 1770, and died at the sge of forty, of ex- ve fat. His weizht was 739 pounds. albara, an Arabian ciani, who was brought to Rome by the Emperor Ciadius to serve in the imperial bodyguard, was nine feet nine inches high. Pliny says that be was the tallest man ever seen in Rome. John Middleton, an English giant, born in 1578, was nine feet three inches in height. His palm was eight and one-half inches broad and from the carpus to the end of his middle finger was seventeen inches. Maximnm was the only giant among the Roman Emperors. He was 814 feet in height and very heavily built_ even for tuat stature. He was a Toracian ‘‘bar- barian” and rose to the imperial dignity by military skill ana ability. Og, ti e famous King of Bashan, men- tioned in Deuteronomy, had a bedstead nine cubits long or about sixteen and one- half feet. Itis doubtful whether Og him- self was of the full length of his bedstead. Many bones of reputed giants have been found in different countries of the world, and uniniormed people hastily concluded that the men to whom these bones were supposed to have belonged must have been from fifteen to thirtv feet in height. All such remains have proved to be those of gigantic animals existin- in a former era of the world’s history. -St. Louis Globe-Democrat. —— . Statistics prove that nearly two-thirds of all the letters carried by the postal services of the world are written, sent to and read by English-speaking people. Here is an illustration. NEW TO-DAY. IDEAL GRANDMOTHERS. % Women Who Know the Laws of Nature and Obey Them May Live to Green Old Age. Mrs. Pinkham Says When We Violate Nature's Laws Our Punishment Is Pain—If We Continue to Neglect the Warning We Die. Providence has allotted us each at least seventy years in which to fulfill our mission in life, and it is generally our own fault if we die prematurely. Nervous exhaustion invites disease. This statement is the positive truth. When everything becomesa burden and you cannot walk a few blocks without excessive fatigue, and you break out into perspirations easily, | and your face flushes, and you grow excited and shaky at the least provoca- tion, and you cannot bear to be crossed in anything, you are in dan- ger; your nerves have given out; you need building up at once! To build up woman's nervous system and re- store woman’s health, we know of no better or more inspiring medicine than Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Your ailment taken in time can be thrown off, if neglected it will run on into great suffering and pain. Mgs. Lucy Goopwiy, Holly, W. Va., says: ¢ I suffered with nervous prostration, faintness, all-gone feeling and palpi- tation of theheart. I could notstand but a few moments at a time without having that terrible bearing-down sensation. 5 ““ When I commenced taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound I only weighed 108 pounds, and could not sit up half a day; before, however, I had used a whole bottle, I was able to be about. = I took in all about three bot- tles of the Compound, and am entirely cured; now I weigh 131 pounds and feel like a new woman, stronger and better than ever in my life.” So it transpires that because of the virtues of Mrs. Pinkham’'s wonderful Compound, even a very sick woman can be cured and live to a green old age. NEW TO-DAY—AMUSEMENTS. 'PRIEDLANIER.GOTTLOD A Go- 125505 AT FArAcERS -~ REMEMBER! THE LAST THREE PERFORMANCES! THIS AFTERN. ON AT “:15. TO- IGHT AND SUNDAY NIGHT. THE FRAWLEY COMPANY I the Delisatinl Comedy, IWou ESCUICHEONS!” ieceived With ioars of Laughter at Every Performance. POPULAR | vvenings, 50¢, 750, $1 — | Macinee , 502" and 250 Monday Nex:—Another Great Comedy, “CHRISTOPHER JR.” Seats Now on Sale. BALDWIN HE LEADING THEATER. AL HAYMAN & Co. (Incorporated).. ... Froprisiocy MATINEE TO-DAY ! TO-NIGHT ! DANIEL FROHMAN'S LYCEUM THEATER CO. Presenting Louis N. Parker’s Idyllic Love Story, “THE MAYFLOWER” Adequately Cast! “THe Beautifully Staged! Next Monday—Last week Lyceum Theater Co, First ume here, «THE LATE MR. CASTELLO,” ““THE PRISONER OF ZENDA." Etc. TiVOLI OPERA-HOUSZ o Bk 2N Proprietor Alauages —LAST NIGHTS— The Eminent Comedian, MR. EDWIN STEVENS ‘Tue Greatest of Ail Comic Operas. NEXT WEEK ¥irst Time Here, the Comedy Opera, “THE ISLE OF CHAMPAGNE !” Mr. Edwin Stevens as King Mumm. SEATS NOW ON SALE. xEy e Popular Prices——25c¢ and 50c. MOROSCO'S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. WALTER MOROSCO...Sole Lessee and Manager Elaborate Scenic Production of the Successtul Ro+ mantic Nautical Play, CAPTAIN PAUL! Presented for the First Time on This Coast with Wonderful Stage Settings. GREAT NAVAL BATTLE! COMPLETE MAN. OF-WAR! REAL CANNONS FIRED FROM THE DiCK OF THE “RANGERP' Evening Prices 25¢ and 50c. Matinees Saturday and Sunda MATINEE TO-DAY (SATURDAY). Parquet, any seat, 25c: Halcony, any seat, L Ja Children. 10c, any par: of the house. IMOGENE COMER. “Queen Rezentof Descriptive Singers.” MR. LEW DOCKSTADER, HARRY LE CLAIR, Burlssque Artist; T. W, RI' AND EMMA BERG, Opera.ic Starsy ITH AND FULLER. Bamboo Beil Players, And a Grand Vaudeviile Billt The Venetian iudies Orchiesira in the Annex every eveninz after the periorma BELASCK TLLE, Mgrs ALCAZAR "iohe st e 16 MATINEE TO-DAY —— — To-night and Sunday—Last 1ime of— POWERS' CHINESE PLAY aod “A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES!” Monday Fveninc—First Appearance of MR, FRANCIS CARL Elaboraie Production of CROSEDALE.’ SEATS NOW READY. SUTRO BATHS. This Afternoon (Saiurday), July 10, CHRISTIAN ENEAVORERY' DAY! A MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME! Artistic, Beautiful and Chaste! “DIE PUPPEN-FEE" (THE DOLL FAIRY), A Quaintly Pretty Ballet rantomime. KALEIDOSCOPIC COSTUME DISPLAY ! SUPERB SCENIC LFFECTS! Followed by a Series of MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL TABLEAUX} Cornet Duets and Solos by ——THE %ULLIN SISTERS! —— NOVEL AQUATIC FEATS! ADMISSION, 10c. CHILDREN, 5c, athiig, with adm| 25¢; children, 20c. D&~ VISITORS a dvised to take tl SUTTER -TREET AND SUTRO CARS, as they are the only cors which land passens gers in the Baths’ Building. THE GRAND FESTIVAL GONGERT Given at MECHANICS’ PAVILION on Tuesday Evening, July 6, by the CHRISTIANENDEAVOR CHORUS, Assisted by the “BOUQUET OF SOLOISTS” AND AN ORCHESTRA OF (00 INSTRUMENTS, Will Be Repeated on TUESDAY EVENING, JuLY 13 At 8 O'Clock. General Admission 50 Cents., ieserved Seats... 25 Cents Extra. The sale and exchange of reserved seats will begin at the MECHANICS’ PAVILION SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 10, AT 10 0’CLOCK. N. B.—Those who were unable to gain entrance to the previous concert and held« ing tickets for the same may have the tickets redeemed upon application at Me= chanics’ Pavilion between 10 A. M. on Saturday, July 10, and 4 P. M. on Mon- day, July 12, either by having their money refunded or exchanging without extra charge for reserved seats for July 13, EL CAMPO, THE POPULAR BAY RESORT, NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY DURING THB SEASON. Music, Dancing, Bowling, Boate ing, Fishing and Oiher Amusements. Refreshments at City prices. Fare, round trip, 26, Children 15¢; inciuding ad mission to grounds, THE STEAMER UKIAH Wl leave Tiburon Ferry ar 10:30 A. M.; 12:10, 2:00 and 4:00 p. M. Returning, leave Kl Campo ar11:16 A &, 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 2. & INGLESIDE COURSING PARK SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1897. MEZT OF INTERSTATE COURSING ! Where 24 of the Fastest Grayhounds in the Worid Wi!l Compete for Prizes. Kacing commences a7 11 A. M. THE CHUTES. Every Afternoon and Evening, ADGIE AND HER TRAINED LIONS}H And a Great Vaudeville Bill. 100 Includes Porformance. Children 5a OBERON. GRAND CONCERT EVERY EVENING by THE INTERNATIONAL LADIES’ ORCHESTRA.