The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 20, 1898, Page 15

14 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1898 AST night at the California Thea- ter the short season of Italian opera was commenced With a per- formance of Verdi’'s “La Travi- ata,” in which Melba lived up to the glory of her name, and at which San o lived up to the glory cf her In fact, the town started a nice new set of traditions, of which it has stood in sore need these many vears, during which the old ones lost their bloom and circumstance in the shuffle. I feel more than ever con- vinced that we need only a few such ments as Melba to get the name ng the most reckless town of the- atrical on the map, in- stead of the low-spirited, impecunious growlers we are now held to be by the metropolitan managers who have failed to touch our treasure with second-rate and second-hand attractions. If Melba was a success last night—and she was to the I limit to every one there who knew just what to and how The traditions. ich—so San neisco. vd 1 n over the seven dollar schedule of -prices; it packed the small the stra rail to the ast inch of space in the gal- 500 strong, rY; d the X e receipt re 3 y ). San sco cheerfully paid > having an opera- n knows that her gowns, al scenery and e of being seen , than in any of the »utline of the audi- the main floor, the fortableness of the re to make n ungrat invest- is only just to attribute the wns and priceless rather than to the And I am sure d judgment in these theaters her torium, the r very crowded 1 rs of elegance paid the tion to the sips who d the lobby that the s had knocked for several , and that more mort- led the last in of local record. had been than in reco othe weelk a be anard, set afloat by [ gues. It is true that rowd came in cable cars, of diamonds did not smite the eye at every glance; but 1 B ring of carriages e or two and and many d of rhine- g warmly in theater. ent the au- ly at good art it listened nce calm, cor > of what it lik what it didn't; it applauding sta- carefully marked riously undramatic ral oc 1s the up- t shouted with an enthusi- s justifiable and splendid But I would better leave the to a more capable pen and busin of the per- ence get down to the formance. We have heard “Traviata" way from Patti to the Tivoli; it is an d song. Dramatically it is always an atrocious mutilation of a good p! all the musically it is still a gush of good- natured Italian melody, punctuated by dyspeptic recitatives. The m i melodie inspiration i But these very tunes, pretty ble as they are, with their ings and embroideri story of grotesque it. * is not one tear of real emotion in the whole opera. In fact, poor Camille is tak not only out of her century and tongue [hul out of her color and "n a great singer, a Patti these incongruities on ice and makes every- ry to the spell of tone and or a Melba, the top of her v thing subsidia WRECKED BEAD CALY Two Vessels Drift To- gether Off Black Point. The Garfield and Inveran- say Meet in Mid- Stream. in the calm waters of the bay last night two vessels drifted together and narrowly escaped becoming a total loss under circumstances so unusual as to be cause for comment. The schooner James A. Garfield, Cap- tain Franke, was coming in on the flood tide with a light wind. When off Black Point she was suddenly becalmed, -ren- dering the rudder useless. Despite all efforts she began drifting and soon ran afoul of the British bark Inveransay. The two vessels struck with that hor- rible rasping sound which strikes ter- ror to the hearts of the most seasoned mariners, and in a few minutes both were badly wrecked. The Garfield lost her jibboom and fore rigging and the starboard cathead was completely carried away, besides which considerable damage was done to her decks and starboard sides. The Inveransay had her main and fore rig- ging carried away, lost her starboard light and considerable damage was done on her decks. A boat 23 feet long which she carried on her decks was ground to pieces, and not a trace of it could be found after the two vessels were separated. This was Captain Frank’s first voy- age as master of a schooner and he | feels very sore over the accident, al- though, owing to the peculiar circum- stances, it is thought little or no blame can be attached to him. The vessel was becalmed and totally at the mercy of the tides. The Garfield was four and a half days out from Grays Harbor, and carried a cargo of lumber consigned to the Simpson Lumber Company of this city. The Inveransay arrived from New- castle on March 15 with a cargo of coal and was to have left to-day for e I Vg technique, that “Traviata” becomes of artistic value. Last night Melba reim- mortalized it. You felt that it was a piece written to scund the perfections of her perfect vocal instrument. Cer- tainly Melba can sing greater parts than Violetta, parts wherein are vital music and strenuous dramatic unities; but I doubt if there is one other in all opera that tempts the spontaneity, lis- someness and polish of her vocalism to a finer triumph. Once free your mind of the idea that Violetta is Camille, that “Traviata” bears any relationship to one of the strongest emotional dramas that ever came out of France, and Melba gives to this fantastic part an identity that is absolutely unforget- able. The company with which Messrs. Damrosch and Ellis have s rrounded Melba is neither more nor less than I anticipated in touching on the season last Sunday. Rimboni, with a good band of thirty. proved himself an admirable leader, sure and magnet- ic without being in the least tempes- tuous, and directing with quiet author- ity and remarkable refinement. The chorus seems to have ‘been re- cruited here, if I am any placer of faces, and it did its unexacting work very de- cently. And the scenery is not making its first appearance at the California. Campanari was almost an ideal Ger- mont. His barytone is warm, true, and his tone beautifully round except for a few slight affectations. Salignac turned out to be not much a bad Alfredo after all. He wore his clothes with difficulty and dodged the key now and then, but on the whole he was a very comfortable if not entirely worthy tenor. However, it was not the company but Melba that the town went to hea and the performance from beginning to end was her personal victory. 1 can recall but one episode in her singing which was not who! satis- fying, and that was in the “fors e lui,” where hef voice sounded clouded almost to dullness, but she recovered herself in the recitative that follows and traced the fancy work of the “Sempre Libre" with untar hed sparkle and unimpeachable execution. From then on through the second act, with the most fragile mezzo voice to the passionate duet with Alfredo and the closing trio, and then the “Addio” and the Trovatore-like duet of the last act and the final death scene—to recount these in detail would be.one long catalogue of praise. As to the supremacy of Patti or Melba it is a matter of tenses; there was _but one Patti, and there but, ASHTON STEVENS. e St A b WHO WERE THERE. one Melba. Music Lovers of All Degrees Crowded the House, One in Their Appreciation of Art. Members of the younger generation who have been fed on the glorious tra- dition of a “Patti night” seem doomed to disappointment, or the sadder al- ternative of letting the splendor and glitter which is always associated with the diva's name degenerate into a le- gend. Melba, the acknowledged queen of song, opened at the California last evening and everybody w: there to greet her. But there were no price- | Galvahuamo with a load of grain. The | accident will prevent her sailing, and it | will be some time before the damage | can be repaired. SOLDIERS WILL ENTERTAIN. A Military Exhibition That Will | Serve a Patriotic Purpose. The entertainment to be given by the‘ First Infantry, National Guard, at the | Mechanics’ Pavilion next Friday evening | will be a thorough demonstration of actual soldiering. It will be a strictly | military exhibition, with musical and dancing features added, and the local soldiers will surprise the public, by their efliciency in drill, maneuvers, etc. The twelve companies comprising the regi- | ment have been practicing for weeks, and fully 1000 carefully drilled men will partic- ipate. There will be interesting features aside from the main display, and the | ladies will be given an opportunity of witnessing the process of preparing a camp meal. It will be a novel and most interesting, as well as instructive, exhi- bition, the like of which has never been seen in this city. The admission price Is | 2% cents. | —_————— WANTED WHISKY BADLY. L. Laird Ordered Two Barrels and Tried to “Bunko” His Dealers. L. Laird was arrested last evening by Officer W. J. Smith and charged at the { City Prison with attempting to pass a | “bogus’ check. While bargaining for two barrels of whisky with McLeod & Hatje, ‘:;13 Market street, a check was presented | on the Bank of Bakersfield for the sum | of $480. The paper presented appeared to | be out of the general order, and the offi- | cers were notified, which ended in the arrest. | ———— | Stole Some Clothing. Burglars last Monday evening entered the residence of Thomas Chadbourne at 137 Hyde street and stole a miscellaneous assortment of jewelry and wearing ap- Rt w]nd?v{";c was effected through —_——— | ! BALL-TOSSERS STRIKE. Seven Were Said to kave Been Drop- [ ped From the Gilt Edgés. SACRAMENTO, April 19.—TIt - ported late to-night et of the Gilt Edge Baseball Club of the Pa- cific States League struck for higher wages to-day and were summarily dis. charged by Manager Kripp, who ordered | them to turn in their uniforms, which | | they did. Kripp is alleged to have told | | the” discontented players that he could | fill their places With better men in au | hour and a half. The only players left | \Xs‘{gnlgafift);htl;d N]I)owe' pitchers, and | Stnleyy catcher. Manager: Kripp couid | T SO R l Fire Near San Jose. SAN JOSE, April 19.—The fi [ of W. G. Cotter; on Saratbga rear iaonse | west of this city, was destroyed by fire this forenoon. = 'Loss, $000; insurance RING & BAKER, 1302 sell “STANDARD" shirtn Market street, A BIG FATR Extensive Plans for Rais- ing Funds to Erect an Irish Hall. Industries Peculiar to the Green Isle to Be Attractively Illustrated. There was a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Celtic Union, which is a federation of the Irish societies of this city, at K. B. Hall last evening. Jeremiah Deasy, president of the ex- ecutive committee, presided in the ab- sence of the president of the union, Colonel Barry. Routine business was quickly disposed of so that the dele- gates could hear proposals as to the contemplated Irish Fair. An Irish’Fair has been under discussion for a year or more and the success of the fairs held in Chicago and New York greatly encouraged those in favor of the plan here. The object of the fair is to obtain funds or rather a good working basis for an Irish hall in this city. Mr. Buckley, who has so successfully | managed similar enterprises in various | cities in the East and on this coast, laid his plans before the union. As a neces- sary preliminary it was decided by the union to hold a fair in the fall. As an- other necessary preliminary an amount of money on hand, estimated at about $1000, was called for. A gentleman pres- ent said he was so sure of the success of the undertaking that he was pre- pared to advance the necessary amount. It was decided to begin work at once, and accordingly correspondence will be at once entered into with those having charge of the Chicago Irish exhibits and with people in Irelind, so that there will be a very complete exhibit. The Pavllion will be at once engaged. Mr. Buckley was engaged as Lian- ager, and the following executive cqm- mittee, with full power to act, was ap- pointe " Colonel Thomas F. Barry, ex-officio; Jeremiah Deasy, John Zfulhern, Mrs. H. Mulverhill, C. B. Flanagan, J. H. McGinney. The committee will meet next Thursday to begin work. The fair will last about a month and it is ex- coied that 1t Wil be vepy, sugeesst less laces, no fabulous jewels, no gor- geous gowns. A few welcomed the great singer in attire of rustling silk or glimmering satin, but the majority had its Sun- s best on with an added frill or jewel as a sort of concession to the great ev The C: not a house that, manager ng, “dresses pretti- 1 Gowns must be more than gor- geous, jewels more than ordinarily brilliant, to make a showing at the Bush-street house. The “fringe’” that lined the auditori- um and filled the lobby to overflowing loomed up beautifully. Lines of swal- low tails and gorgeous shirt fronts leaned gracefully down eithér side of the house, which was dotted here and there with an enduring music lover in handsome toilette and fetching Easter bonnet. The dressing was not governed by seat location. Way down to the front, within an arm’s length of Bimboni's baton, the tailor-made girl enjoyed the songstress’ dulcet tones, brushing her well-starched cuffs against the fair arms and gleaming shoulders of a vi- sion in pink tulle. Even the sailor hat was present and bobbed with enthusi asm to the measures in Verdi's Travi- ata. The same diversity of toilette pre- vailed in the upper realms of the housa. In the gallery, side by side with the outing suit, the dainty silk gown and fluffy chiffon corsage met on equal terms in the common love of art and music. the dressing, so with the ap- Smashing all traditions, the 1 not in the inspiring greet- singers, but palm met palm in delightful discord intermittently and and a large amount will be realized for the Irish hall, KNIGHTS AND LADIES. Session of the Grand Lodge of Cali- fornia—Grand Officers Are to Be Elected To-Day. The first meeting of the eleventh an- nual session of the Grand Lodge of the Knights and TLadies of Honor was held ¢ in Pythian Castle, Grand Pro- Mrs, Belle W. Conrad in the | The reports of the grand officers were presented and referred, after the com- mittee on credentials had certified to those entitled to seats. In her report the grand protector stated that while the erder in this State had not made any remarkable advance dur- ing the vear it had not retrograded, and that financially it was in better condi- tion than at the previous session. In her report she also stated that Berkeley and Rock lodges had surrendered their ters and that the secretary of the named lodge had departed for the t, leaving the affairs of the lodge in a deplorable condition, the minutes not having been written up and there being a deficiency in his cash account; but that | nothing could be done as he was not un- der bonds, as the lodge should have re- | quired him to be. The time of the afternoon was taken up in the discussion of the reports. At 1 o'clock this morning the election of | grand officers will be held. For the of- | fice of grand protector there will be three | candidates—H. C. Traphagen, Mrs. L. J. Wheelock and Z. T. Whitton, and for | grand s vice 8. B. Carleton, who | will tender resignation, there will also be three candidates—Mrs. A. Graff, H. W. Quitzow and A. Gompertz. On Monday night the delegates were entertained by Aurora Lodge and last l]flgilu they were entertained by West End Lodge. During the day the Grand Lodge re- ceived a telegram of congratulation from Supreme Protector L. B. Lockhard, The supreme protector contemplates moving his headquarters from Bradford, Pa., to Toledo. Ohio, and after the Ist of the publication of the Sentinel, the vicinity of Chicago instead of San Fran- cisco. —_————————— Death of Dr. Rappin. Dr. G. F. Rappin, who died in this city on the 18th inst. at his residence, was one of the oldest physicians in this city, havipg been in active practice for over thirty years. He was charitably in- clined and for years had practiced his profession without a great deal of com- pensation. He leaves a family which is highly respected by a large number of friends and acquaintances. —_—ee————— News From the Mission. New spring carpets just received: Ax- minsters, 9 cents; tapestries, 5 cents; best linen warp matting, 20 cents; china matting, 10 cents. In the curtain depart- ment finest assortment of drapery goods; portieres and curtains away below down- town prices. Best drapery silk in_plain or fancy colors, 35 cents per yard. Patto- sien Company, corner Sixteanth and Mi: slon streets, . 1 official organ of the order, will be in the| from various parts of the house. The only relic of a Patti night was the crowd that gathered round the theater entrance and held its breath supplied with an unlimited number of “ohs” and “ahs” for the beauty of the gowns, the elegance of the opera wraps and the glitter of the jewels. That there was not much elegance to gape at apparently disturbed it not, and each bang of a carriage door sent the eager crowd into convulsions of admiration. The audience at Thursday evening's performance promises to be as fash- lonable as the one that assembled last evening. Among those nresent were: Mrs. William I. Kip, the Misses Kip, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. K. Nuttall, Mr. and_Mrs. Charles A. Baldwin, s Mary Eyre, Charles Holbrook, Miss Olive Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Schmiedell. Georgé Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Crockeg, Mrs. Margaret Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. J@seph Crockett, Miss Crocketf, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hopkins, the Misses Hop- kins, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Sig. Stern, Mr. and Mrs. M. Gerstle, O. H. Greenwald, ) P ylor, M W Henry Frank Sullivan, Misg Ada Sullivan, allaghan Byrne, Mr. and Mrs. Downey Harvey, Harry H. de Young, , Miss Gertie Goe- Mr. and Mrs. George Grant, R Tobin, Miss Celia Tobin, Madame Zi erly, Mr. a and Mrs. J. Goew: ard Mrs. C. M. Jennings, Miss Bowie, Miss Friedlander, Dr. and J. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wise, Dr. R. Neu- man, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tufts, Mr. and Mrs. I W. Heliman, Mr%. Tallant, Mr. and i‘\l'r";'f M. Leventritt, Julius Wolf, Mrs. olf. Mrs. J. A. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Leo- pold Michael, Mr. and M Landers, Miss Landers, Mrs. Monroe alisbury, Miss Margaret Salisbury, Miss Kate Salisbury, Brigadier General and Mrs. Warfield, nd Mrs. E. Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Mrs. Clinton Jones, Miss Mr. and Mrs. A. Salz, Mrs. Mc- an Martin, Miss Martin, Dr. and Mrs. . Mr. and Mrs. Leon Slc and Mrs. Fremont Older, Mrs. Sherwood, Miss Blethen. Mrs. Head, E Anna Head, Harry Stetson, Mrs. W. B. Chapman, Mrs, Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. Roos, s. Theodore Payne. or Phelan, Mr. and Mrs. George C. man, Mr. and Mrs. George Pope, Judge Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ma- gee, Mrs. James Marvin Curtis, and Mrs. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. liam Fries, Armand _Cailleau, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothchild, J. G. Heeney Lowenberger, Mrs. L. Thorn, Mr. H. Mack. May Hoffman, Robert Hooker, rs. James Stewart, Mr. and ordan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chre- hine de Greayer, Dr. T. Effie Warner, Mr. and Mrs. and tien, Mrs. Rottanzi, Mi H. M. Bosworth, Donald de V. Graham. rthrup Cowles, Mr. and Mrs. Mark ald, Houghton Sawyer, Mis Mr. and Mrs. H. Kahn, M Anita Goodwin, rhe: Mr. and Mrs. Comte, Colonel Latham McMullen, Henry Mar- erg, co ‘Hellman, Al- Grannis, tin, Milton fred I yrrow, Mr. and Mrs. I. Magnin, e Magnin, J. D. Maxwell and Maxwell, Miss Emma Hunt, llahan, Edwin Landers, Noblé and Mrs. Lipman Sachs. Mr. and m Sachs, Mr. and Mre. Benjamin Woods, Mr. and Mrs. T. 1. Ber- gin, William Finney, Dr. O'Connell, Prince Mis. wife, Arthur ( Eaton, M and Princess Poniatowski, Mrs. Weihe, Harry Weihe, M Bruvarre, Mr. ahd Mrs. Will Perking, Raphael Weill, Mr, and Mrs. George Habenicht, Mr. and Mr. and Mr: Mrs. Lake and party . Harry Gillig, Colonel Kowalsky, . and Mrs, Brigham, the Misses Brig- ham. Mrs. J. J. Spicker, Mrs. W. S. Leake, Edward Purser, William O'Connor, McFarland, Harry McFarland, John Spreckels, Alfred Borlini, Mr. Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Miss Widemann, Miss Mona W Mr: Macfarlane, M Stone, George Polk, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilton, Mr: Fogette, Mr. and Mrs. Sharboro, Mr: and Mrs. Burke Hollada Mr. and Mrs. Woodwor Holladay. Mr. Stephen Harri: Mr. Harshal, Mr. Sherman and son, Tom Willlams, Mr. and Mrs. George Berton, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Conrad, Ralph Carr, s. R. H. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. . B. Russell, Mr. Thall, Mr. and F. Herrin, Charles A. Baker, s J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Preston, M Sherman, Mr. and Mr John T. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Stark, M Heffron, B. H. Bernard, E. H. Wakem Melville Marks, S. H. Friedlander. Lou Hoenig, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wise. n, AND STILL THE VAR GOES 0N Loos’ Letter, Caustic and Cruel, Criticizes Clarke. Was Never a Super and Has Only Managed One Cheap Show Up to Date. One Way of Getting Stage Parapher- nalia Over the Road With Little Expense to the Management. If the man who wrote ‘“What Happened to Jones”” would take a week off and tell what happened to the man who told what happened to Jones he would turn out a comedy that wouid be replete with ridicu- lous complications and confusing situa- tions. It is now over a month since the first one of Clarke's great aggregation of planitary attractions drifted into the city and told her tale of woe, and ever since there have been periodical roasts of the eccentric manager by different members of his once-famous company as they have arrived in the city from parts where the grass was shorter. These interesting and nstructive articles, whenever they have met the eve of Clarke, have been vigor- ously replied tb, and so the war has gone on, first oné side obtaining the advantage and then the other: The following letter, which is self-ex- planatory, is the latest thing that has oc- curred in the situatio: SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 1598 City Editor of The Call-Dear Sir: Mr. P Clarke (com(m)edian) states in this morning's Call that I (his manager) was super for Mr. Frawley. 1 wish to say that I was never in Mr. Frawley's employ, and that I haven't even a personal acquaintance with Mr. Frawley. I have been a manuger for the Frohmans pre- vious to my unfortunate alliance with Clarke, and his is the first cheap show with which I was ever identified. ‘‘Charlie’s Aunt,” “Jane,” cte., represent the character of the shows I have been with. 5 The real “‘meat”” of Clarke's starring failure has not been published vet. For genuine sen- sations (criminal libel suits, etc.) it can't be beaten, as any member of Clarke's company, except’ Charles Charters, who was discharged for drunkenness and reinstated and: is conse- quently silenced, will tell you. Mr. Clarke made the members ¢f his company pay their own fares from Salt Lake to San Francisco, shrewdly got their tickets into his hands and checked his excess baggage—scenery, etc.—into Frisco on _their tickets against their remon- styances. You may quote me unreservedly for this statement. I intend to sue Clarke for my R. BEERS LOOS, Manager of the late Harry Corson Clarke. Mrs, | Miss Maud Good- New ADVERTISEMENTS. BV Silks! This week we will place on sale the following NEW LINES in our SILK DEPARTMENT. New Wash Surahs. Best quality, full 24 inches wide, fast colors- and a splendid varietu of designs. Price, (5¢ Yard. New Foulard Silks, 24 inches wide, in an elegant variety of new designs, aiso in dots and stripes. Price, $1.00 Yard. New Checked Taffeta Silks. Extra heavy quality, very handsome color- ings; suitable for Ladies’ Waists. Price, $1.00 Yard. See our window display of above goods. > | 1892, WILL DANCE THE STATELY MINUET Mount Moriah Lodge’s Colo- nial Booth at the Masonic Fair. A Porcelain Exhibit — The Mission District—The Floral Arrange- ments. One of the most interesting of the bocths which will be seen at the big fes in the Mechani Pavilion next month s to be that of which the lalies, and daughters of the members of Mount Moriah Lodge will have chaige. In decoration it is p: osed to have it en- tirciy in the style of nd the costuu.es of the ladies will be distinctly colonial. In keeping with this novel idea during festi- va: week the minuet will be danced in the fancy dress of that period nightly. An- other quite novel thing being done by the relatives and friends of the members of Mount Moriah Lodge is the making of a number of handsome sofa pillows, the coverings being artistic arrangements of the various souvenir badges for the fete. As the material is all silk and of varie- gated color and design, one can imagine how. very easily particular patterns may be worked charmingly. Offer has been made by graphers to fit up a magnificent booth ;i”r de the.purpose of showing the latest velopment in porcelain work. The proc produces a photograph which it is claimed 1& really the only permanent reproduction of life that is possible. It seems to be wonderfully clear, too, and the matter is now under consideration by the executive committee and may possibly be adopted. The Mission district of the city is now coming more enthusiastically to the aid of the fete than ever before. Meetings are being held regularly at the new Ma- buflding, and on Tuesday afternoon icn Chapter, O. E. S., had a most en- raging report to make. The floral arrangements are scarcely completed_yet, although Mrs. W. Frank Pierce, who is chairman of the booths committee, wishes it understood that not too many can possibly be offered. It is proposed that fresh flowers, ferns and palms shall be seen in the Pavilion every night. o A LITERARY AFTERNOON. Mrs. Steele Will Discoursé on the Great Pyramid. The many friends of Mrs. William An- drew of 646 Fell street will have the rare enjoyment of a literary afternoon with Mrs. Esther B. Steele of Elmira, N. Y., on Friday afternoon next. i Mrs. Steele is a woman of wide experi- ence and a well-known litterateur. She the author of a well-known work on a tronomy, and several of her works now used as text books in the public schools and other in: i learning. The s i this, not only from study but direct per- sonal investigation. The event is one of those rare ones in society which combines amusement with a distinct broadening of the intellectual scope. —_— Merchants Grow Patriotic. There was an enthusiastic meeting of local merchants in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday and sev- eral patriotic speeches on war topics were made. In conclusion a short resolu- tion was passed to the effect that they sustained the administration in the pres- ent war crisig and gave their hearty sup- port to the spirit of patriotism in our CASTORIA For Infants and Children. oy ‘ isen RN -1 a firm of photo- | Ol Q3 1, 13, 15, U7, 19, 121 POST STREET. citizens. Also that they indorse the ao tion of the corporations and employer who make prc T ing o countr ers or as mem bers of ard, and of thr idea of on _for the mainte nance of their families during their ab sence. ADVERTISEMENT® A WAR WITH SPAIN would find Uncle Sam putting the proper finish on Alfonso with ease. It isn't so e though, to fird a laundry that can finish off a shirt, collar or cuff in such an artistic manner as we turn out every day. The snowy whiteness and fine fin- ish that characterize our work is its best recommendation, and you will never entrust it to less ex- pert hands. United States Laundry, Office, 1004 Market street, Telephone South 420. B. H. PAUL’S NEWLY ARRIVED COLLECTION, ANTIQUE, RARE AND FINE UGS PERSIAN With his last stock, before his departure to Alask: WILL BE CLOSED OUT AT UNRESERVED AUCTION COMMENCING DAILY AT 2 P. M., At 106-108 Grent ave., between Tost and Geary, As every rug will be s0ld out regardless of cost, a life-time chance to buy genuine goods at your own prices. N. E. CLARK, Auctioneer. NEW WESTERN HOTEL, JCEARNY AND WASHINGTON STS._RE modeled and renovated. KING, WARD & CO. European plan. oms 50¢ to $1 50 day $ to 88 week, §8 to onth. Free baths; hol room; fire grates in overy all night. SHSEBITTER BETTER.THANPILLS. 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