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v R e ot Pages 2710 30 Pre4d v P e e e L aesaasay ] i " + S 5440 4 > Pages 27 10 30 [ e e a e e e e e g o e e e g +> g > + + ® ~ SAN. FRANCISCO, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1902 STATE LEAGUE OF IROQUOIS CLUBS : MEETS AND OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE COMING POLITICAL CAMPAIGN General Committee Composed of One or More Vice Sachems From All Counties in Ca ifornia Will Be Appointed---Delegates Are Treated to Verbal Pyrotechnics and Resolutions Are Adopted ] A7 CArr oy /277 > LEADING MEN OF STATE LEAGUE OF TROQUOTS CLUBS, AND\SCENE AT THEIR BANQUET. HE State League of Iroquois|M. Chapman. A S % Clubs held a lively conference |A- ailey, R Caven, W. Pyihian Cactle yesterday, | Gocthals, T. A, McMahon and A. W m Tyl 8 3 2Y. | Plumas—Chatles E., McLaughlin. The meeting was called for the | San Luis Obisoo—A. McAllister, Louls purpose of organizing the Dem- | Lainey, E. P. Rogers and William Graves. Petaluma—J. P. Rodgers, E H M. Kahn, J. Me- ocracy of the Btate for $ffective “Ben’ Ames.’ Gallant work during the coming cam- paign. The number of clubs represented as twenty-seven, and the rollcall showed at over one hundred delegates were in endance. The meeting had scarcely been called 1o crder by Grand Sachem Charles H. }Holcomb when Fred Baabe precipitated wrangie by introducing a resolution in he shape of 2 memorial on the death of President McKinley. He demanded that be read, whereupon Charles Gildea pro- | e=ted on the ground that as the confer- was not yet organized it could not ransaet business. Joseph Rothschild rged that the resolution be read and a nction to that effect precipitated a warm Laughlin, E Dreese, Ma; ard. n Hall and Eimer N. Arm- 2 S}Jv;gn—“' J. Downing, James A. Keys and San Jose—Nicholas Bowden. Mariposa—John A. Wall. an Leandro—M. 8. Rawson and Issac B. C. Ruddock, Joseph Hildreth, P. G. Chase, John Cunningham, J. ah—J. te, T. E. Long, J. B. Sanford, Abbe P. i German/American Demgeratic Club — Otto Guy, Aukust Hansen, Otto Linders. Democratic Central Club—Thomas J. Alford, W. Cramer, Andrew Olsen. Oneida Club—James McCloskey, James Mee, discussion, in which John Barnett | 5. T. Costello, Paul Duckelman, Fréd Raabe, ged that Raabe was not a delegate | Herman Joost, David JBarry, Wiillam D. e conference. / Motion followed mo- | with bewildering promiscuity until at zth it was decided to postpone action the conference was permanent- Hynes, Los Angeles—W. F. Allender. San Diego—Henry E. Mills. Salinas—B. V. Sargent. Selma—Judge E. H. Tucker. » Pinole—Joseph L. Waiton, Willlam A. Ray. Napa—Frank Alexander, Joseph Walsh. imira—M. D. Cooper, William H. Fry, Thomas Kilkenny. San Rafael—M. F.. Cochrane, M. Herzog, Hugh J. M. Mclsaace/ A. E. Scott, J. W. Coch- rane, Emmet Hayden, Charles Burrey, Louie Smith. Sacramento—Morris Brooke, J. D. Connell. on credentials was appoint- | chem as foliows: A. . nez; H. L. Bienfield and A. | A recess of five minutes was n to allow the committee to pre- < revort, and at the expiration of | time the committee reported that | seven clubs were represented, 1t chown that Raabe was supplied with | Bakersfield—T. J, Packard. ser credentials and he was accordipgly | Fruitvale—J. Aubrey Jones. “cfv LS upon the floor. The officers McKINLEY’'S DEATH MOURNED. i delegates were . On moticn of W. M. Cannon the follow# LIST OF THE DELEGATES. ing named were appointed as a commit- < 24“’1595}“"‘“ Cha ;L“ ”'r“o‘??b' Vice | tee on resolutions: 'W. M. Cannon, J. G. ra chen; alley, Grand Treasurer : Maguire, A. A. Bailey, T. J; Packard, W. Los ei:}zxw Grand H*v:;nry L. J. Weleh, | 31 Gibson, J. B. Sandford, J. Rothschild, s G . T. C. Spelling and N. Bowden. B e Y pememan: | A committee on organization of cam- benise, Metzger and John C. Rud- | Paign was also appointed. It consists of H. L. Bienfield, J. M, \Plunkett, J. T. Minnchan, Hugo Asher, J. y Craig, Fred Hees, Mose Heine, James P. ence, i" was reudl nlnd r;i’.e'l;red :)b the 2, poon. Moy P | committee on resolutions without' debate. Eieon 3. E ey A Qetrom. Wil- | \When the committee reported later the ey g ey | Tesclutiop was presented in this form and B; liem M. Gibson, J sodchgux, J. J. George R, Cole, Bte o Tohn Py | adopted: e g g Joseph Cam- | pe gt resolved, By the California State League D B aiciss of Troquois Clubs in conference assembled, that pper, Charles Gilde: We sincerely mourn the untimely death at the U ¥ Brington, A D Lemon L3 Wk, | hands of an assassin of William McKinley. late h Nougess. Hugh Syron, Joseph Gorman, Bailey, George Hildebrant, R. P, Troy, Byrne, Willlam H. Kline, John T. Ben- John Barnett. Clitus Barbour, William Cubery. T. Carl Spelling, J. E. O'Brien and Hanion. to the conference to the committee on resolutions without debate. It being the privilege of all delegates to introduce resolutions and have them read before being acted upon by the com- mittee, T. C. -Spelling M John Contra Costa—J. Colloback, P. Morgan, C. Sacheme Joseph Rothschild, J. J. | Bennett, Oscar Hocks and F. Gavin. 3. Crowley, Oscar Hecks, Morris | The legal objections to the reading of | -y Sicholas Bowden, Joseph _Greer, | Raabe's resolution having been swept wh M Flunker, J. M. saniey, P. §. Hig- | away by the organization of the confer- e, Tho 3 Fresident of the United States, and express our i an Wil Caneieh: William Me- | qppreciation of his many: manly virtues, and s G. Maguire, H. L. Bienfield, William J. | Di® important public services. 3 W. 3. Brobeck. Joseph 'Rothechild, | On motion of W. M. Gibson it was de- = Buttlar, Albert Leaf, Willlam J. Loche, | cided to refer all resolutions to be offeréd submitted two, | chich were read. One was directed gainst the absorption of the wealth of the nation by corporations and individ- uals and called the attention of Congress to the immediate nec ty of amending the constitution so as to prevent the evils resulting to the industrial life of the n; ticn resulting from the unlimited forma- tion of trus The other resolution com- mended the missioners who were sent to Washington in the interests of Chinese | Both resolutions were referred | exclusion. to the committee on resolutions. DISCUSS ORGANIZATION PLANS. After recess the committee on organizu- tion reported in favor of appointing a general committee of not more than five vice sachems from cach assembly district for the purpose of formulating plans for an effective State campaign. Joseph Gorman stated that some of the Assembly Districts have more than one ccunty, and he siugg ty be allowed five members. John C. Ruddock, protested against this plan. What he wanted was more commit- teemen. He did not believe it proper to fix the maximum at five members from esch Assembly District, but desired to see that number specified as the mini- mum. Gorman insisted that no good results could be accomplished unless the various counties were given representation on the committee. A prolonged discussion fol- lowed with the result that the committee on organization accepted Gorman's sug- gestion against Ruddock’s protest. An amendment was offered by Kildea that not less than five vice sachems from each county be appointed to the committee, and when this was presented Ruddock amended with fine sarcasm that the num- ber be not less than one from each coun- ty. The chair declared this as meaning one or more, and on this Solomon-like in- terpretation the amendment was carried. It having been announced by the com- mittee on resolutions that it was not yet ready 1o file its report, the delegates were treated to Democratic oratory. Lafe Pence was the first speaker. He spoke of the methods employed by Democratic- party managers in Indiana The secret of suc- cess of the party iIn that State was thorough organization. To say that there is no Demogratic organization in- San Francisco was erroneous. Notwithstand- ing conditions which rendered the defeat of Tobin for Mayor- inevitable, a, majotity of the Board of Supervisors, a City Af- torney and_District Attorney were re- em%fd( b);l Demo?ratl{c svole& “That the people of San Fra; satisfied withplhe result which gg:'i?lr:ll:t upon them a Mayor who is the puppet of Abe Ruef,” the speaker said, was not evident. again, insisted the speaker, Tobin would be elected hands down. Pence claimed, amid applause, that this would be a Dem- ocratic vear in_California, and ventured the gredlcflon that the entire State ticket of that party would be elected. DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES. Judge C. E. McLaughlin of Plumas County was the next speaker. He sald he became a Democrat years ago, when he heard the slogan of Allen G. Thurman that a tax sufficient only to meet the ex- penses of government was the keynote of the Democratic party. The Republican party, he went on,” was the father of trusts, and no one who loved his country and fellow-men could conscientiously |wurposes are 21 ed that each coun- If the election were held over HONOR MEMORY OF WASHINGTON Judge Murasky Delivers. Oration Before Vast Assemblage, | Young Men’s Institute Holds Its Ancual Cele- bration. The celebration of the one hundred and seventieth anniversary of the birth of George Washington, held last evening at Metropolitan Temple under the auspices of the board of management of the Young Men’s Institute, attracted an audience that filled the big building to its capacity. The interfor of the building was deco- rated in national flags, bunting and ever- greens, while a large portrait of the father of his country occupied a promi- nent position on the stage, festooned in the foids of the emblem of the nation. Robert Tobin, president of the board of management, introduced D. J. O'Leary, the presiding officer,” who, in his speech of welcome, said: dies and Gentlemen: It is now 170 years since the irth of George Washington, Who for the love of his country served it with so much patriotism and honor, who gave his services tor liberty with the hope of perpetuating it. We who are gathered Lere can attest that he builded better.than he knew. When he died this country was very small as compared -to the nations of that time. His memory needs no towering shaft or monument, for it lies in a tabernacle greater, grander and holler and more everlasting than any man can construct, for he lives in the hearts of his countrymen. All over the United States and in every portion of the world where a loyal American can be found to-day thoughts gc from mind and heart to the father of his country—George Washington. In this spirit the Young Men's Institute re- spectfully offers its testimonial in regard to his memory. Merged In his being ot great ideals, hs had the deepest regard for religion and morality. 2 In the name of the Young Men's Institute I extend to you a cordial welcome and hope that these exercises may quicken your regard for Ahe memory of George Washington and strengthen your love for the Stars and Stripes, the_symbol of liberty for $0,000,000 of people. Now, as ever, in peace or in_war, let the Young Men’s Institute be true to its motto, “Pro Deo, pro Patria,” “For God, for Coun- try.” Judge Murasky’s Address. Judge Frank J. Murasky, the orator of | the evening. was accorded a rousing wel- come when introduced to the audience. His address was frequently applauded and he was given an ovaton when he closed his remarks. Judge Murasky said in part: Ladles and Gentlemen: We meet here to- night under the auspices of-the Young Men's Institute, as 1 hope we shall meet many times in years to come, to perfect a sacred and wholesome duty. It is an expression of sacred obligation and gratitude for services done; it is wholesome because it involves lofty pur- poses and greatness achieved. It is proper and wise that the youths of this community should gather together to-day and invite their friends to be present in order that they may revere the name of George Washington and try to ,Jearn something of his life's lessons: It is said that in the present day that men.| cali the commerctal eéraithe ‘Tote ringing strongesy,_In _the_youth gf _the natlon is.a mercefiaty. one. It is safd’ghat the ideals of | long 2go no longer: offer {nducement to the youth-of the community. . 1 40 not belfeve this. From what I know of the youth of this city, and I suppose ihat the youths of other cities are the same, their just as high and just as true as were those of the youths of:revolutivnary times, Washington Stands Alone. The name of George Washington calis up a figure that stands alone. There is none cther like it in human history. Grand and digni- | fled. he commands the respect of the entire | world. Beside him the other great figures pass into insignificance, Caesar, Alexander, Hannibal and Napoleon all fade away beneath the light of Washington's grandeur of pur- joae. "It us pause to look at his environments and those of the colonists who came to this country to seek ‘a haven of rest. They lcoked rot into the country beyond, but like a ship- wrecked mariner settled on the edge of the. confinent. Befcre them lay the rugged moun- tains and the dense forests fnhabited by wild beasts and savage Indians In Washington's time the cities of this country cauld have been + @il @ espouse the tenets of that organization. McLaughlin talked of the dinner pail and reviewed at some length the policy of (he protectlye tariff without, however, find- ing anything therein worthy of commen. dation or admiration. His reference to the Democratic leaders, past and present, Tilden and Hill, were greeted with cheers, His declaration against fusion was warm- 1y_received. Brief remarks were made by Police Judge Cabaniss, A. A. Bailey, W. M. Gib- son, Nicholas Bowden, Joseph B. Keenan and Max Popper. These speakers urgel the concentration of the Democratic forces as the keynote to success in the coming campaign. The allusion to Bryan by Popper as the man who, though twice defeated, represented the principles of true Democracy, was greeted with cheers. The committe¢ on resolutions submitted its report, which was unanimously adopt- ed. The resolutions condemned the trusts, recommended an amendment to the Fed- eral constitution for arresting the concen- tration of wealth, denounced the proposed Philippine tariff,” extended sympathy to the Boers, designated the sending of a special envoy to the coronation of Kinz Edward as an act of flunkeyism, indorsed the Chinese exclusion bill, favored the election of United States Senators by ui- rect vote of the people, recommended the construction of warships at the Mare Island Navy Yard, wished success to the letter-carriers- in their efforts to secure better pay, recommended the defeat of Assembly amendment No. 28 to the State constitution abolishing various commis- sions, indorsed legislation designed to bring about a more equable assessment of corporation cPmpeny and franchises and lngarsed Admiral Schley because of his victory at Santiago. The election of officers for the current year resulted in the selection of the pres- ent officlal list. The delegates were uranimous in the matter and there was no competition for any of the offices. After raising money necessary to meet the expenses of the league an adjourn- ment was taken. Banquet to League Delegates. The sessions of the conference closed with a banquet at a prominent downtown restaurant at 7 o'clock. Covers for 125 were laid. The toastmaster was W. M. Cannon and seated near him were the principal speakers of the evening. On the mantel in the rear were the national colors, framing in a painting of Wash- ington. Each guest was provided with a small flag and during the discussion of a rich menu the greatest enthusiasm was manifested in all things that pertained to Democracy and national affairs. Cheers were given at_ intervals for .the more prominent guests. during which the Iro- quois yell was conspicuously in evidence. Before the speechmaking began Judge Cabaniss );:'esented to W. M. Cannon, on behalf of the San Francisco Iroquois Club, a diamond studded emblem usually given o retiring sachems. Cannon made felici- tous response and then read telegrams and letters from Admiral Dewe‘y, Willlam Jennings Bryan, Senators Tillman and s, . Tammany Hall' and others Acknowledging receipt of invitations to ate {end the banquet and expressing regret at_their inability to be present. City Attorney Franklin K. Lane re- sponded to the toast of “Washington.” egistrar Thomas J. Walsh sang amid applause “The Sword of Bunker ' Hill." James H. Barry spoke of “Democracy’ and Willlam J. TLocke spoke to the toast of “Our Country.” Commandant Snyman of the Boer army roused his hearers to frequent outbursts of applause with his excellent talk on ‘*“Human Liberty.” Other addresses were made by . Lafe Pence, Louls Metzger, L. F. Byington and others. The affair was a happ{ one and was heartily enjoyed by all in attendance. - CHIEF STEWARD MARSHALL OF PERU ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIS COMMANDER, CAPTAIN PILLSBURY, AT HONGKONG Crazed With D ink, the Head of the Ship’s Cul‘nary. Departms=nt Dischargés a Rifle at the Skipper’s Head, bu: the Buliet Passes Through the Marin=r’s Coat and Inflicts No Injury P 2 - LBERT MARSHALL, chief steward of tnhe Pacific Malil steamship Peru, which arrived yesterday from the Orient, is in jail at Hongkong, charged with attempting to murder Captain = A. F. Pillsbury, the Peru's commander. Captain Pillsbury has a bullet-plerced uniform cGat in Hongkong to show how nearly success- ful was Marshall's attempt and every member. of the Peru's company has a ively recollection of the early hours of January 23, when the trouble occurred. According to Captala Pillsbury’s story, the trouble occurred about 1 o'clock on the morning of January 23. The steam- ship was lying at Horgkong. Marshall had been ashore and returned to the ship, somewhat the worse for liquor. A few minutes after getting on board he went ta the door of the stateroom occupied by Stewardess Josephine Werme Jorgensen and demanded admittance. This was re- fused and Marshall commenced hammer- ing on the door ana generally raising a disturbance. The noise attracted the at- tention ot Captain Pillsbury, who hurried to the scene. Before he arrived Marshall ‘had forced open the door and was inside the stateroom. ORDERED TO HIS ROOM. Captain Pillsbury ordered him to His room. Marshall refused to go. Pillsbury grabbed the steward, who closed with the master in a struggle which ended when they both rolled to the deck. At this time Night Watchman James McDermott appeared and under Captain Pillsbury’s grders congucted Marshall to his.quar- ers. Half an hour later Marshall dropped in on the stewardess again. This time with an apology. By this time Mrs. Jorgensen had become hysterical and when Mar- shall staggered oit to his room she ap- pealed to Captain Pillsbury for protec- tion. The skipper had her removed to an- other part of the ship. He saw her in- stalled in her new quarters and was sit- ting down in the saloon near by, when Marshall again appeared on the sceme. ;l;r;e ri!t'iewar was armed with a Winches- e} “I AM GOING TO KILL YOU.” “Captain Pillsbury, I am going to kill you,” he said, and without further warn- ing raised the plece and fired. The bullet passed through the shoulder of the cap- tain’s coat and buried itself in a panel of the cabin wall. Pillsbury sprang upon Marshall and in the struggle to disarm him received a severe blow on the head with the barrel of the firearm. Marshall was disarmed and put in jrons, The affair was reported to the United States Consul, who notified the police aus thorities. Marshall, a few hours later, was lodged in jail. ‘A search of his room showed that the steward had lald in a warlikeistock of ammunition. Marshall had his preliminary examina- tion before the Peru sailed. He was held without balil for trial at some date when the Peru is again in that port. Marshall has been in the Mail Com- pany’s service about four yvears. He has the reputation of being a hard drinker and is said to be dangerously quarrelsome in_certain stages of inebriation. Mrs, Jorgensen, the stewardess, is still in a highly nervous condition as the re- sult of the almost-tragedy. She has been with ‘the Mail Company for a number of years. She was stewardess of the Nippon Maru during her lengthy detention at Angel Island some years ago and is held !nniigh esteem by the traveling public. — Captain Pillsbury’s head has recovered from its encounter with Marshall's rifle barrel, but his coat is locked up with the Police Court records at Hongkong. © ittt et el @ counted ‘on_one's fingers and communicition Letween them was difficult. The colonists grew up amjd the dress which nature wore; they breathed an ozone that impregnated them with liberty. ¢ The conditions that surrounded them fostered @ eoirit of resistance to oppres- sfon. Fought Cabals at Home. When they placed themselves in hostility to the mother ccuntry, the command of the army was glven to George Washington. For eight long years without pay he devoted his time and skill for the interests of his country and for liberty. He met with many dfsappoint- ments, he suffered more defeats than he se- cured ' victories, vet With all he was deter- mined and. resolute. He not only fought for his country, but he also had to contend with cabals at home. When he laid down his sword and like Cincinnatus returned to his home, he was called to take the place as the first head of the nation. He found as much opposition and one as strong as that which to-day re- sists and opposes men of great trust. Imagine, “1f you can, the great and noble Washington assailed by petty jealousy and cabals of all kinds. As an instance of what he had to contend with. T will cite the case of Tom Paine. the author of ““The Age of Reason.” Paine had been arrested in France, and had asked Washington to secure his re- lease. Washington, for good reasons, refused to do so. When Paine was set at liberty he returned to America. At that time Washinz- ton was making a triumphal tour of the coun- try. On all sides, in the cities and the vil- lags, he was welcomed with open arms by the inhabitants. Called Washington a Pharisee. Yet Palne called this a design of Washing- ton toobtain the applause of the crowd, and the wuthor called Washington a pharisee. This instance but shows that human nature worked Against great men in those days as it does at_the present time. 1 was much impressed in reading a letter sent by Washington to a close friend who previous to an election asked for a position. Wash- ington replied that if elected as President he would go to the chair under no obligations and that when seated in it he would do his duty solely for the good of the public and country. It_is not necessary to review the life of the Father of his Country, for it is well known to you all. In this present day the ideals of the people of this country are as pure, earnest and lofty as were those of the citize: who lived in the first days of our nation. e best in human nature mustscome to the top, It may seem that men lose sight of the deeds and principles of the founders, but it 1s not s0. ‘This country is called upon to solve the greatest problem of all times, and this country is to be the theater of a problem affecting ail men and all nations. The problem is that of the relations of capital and labor. We realize its importance for it has affected every nation in the world. People Reach for High Ideals. Employers and employes are reachlng for high ideals in America. They are demanding truth in politics, in_sclence, in religion and in business. Those who are to solve this prob- lem will make this country the theater where it s to be worked out. Qur forefathers declared for political equal- ity and the abolition of class distinction. These ropositions were declared in Europe to be Tevolutionary and impossible except by terri- ble carnage and the development of the worst passions of mankind. 1In France, the declar- ation for these principles caused blood to flow | and a reign of terror. Here on a verdant soll, where men were close to nature and were calm, sedate and resolute, these declarations were worked out in peace and the problem of political equallty was eolved. Europe looked on in wonder and declared that our country would be destroyed by lml’chy as the result of the abglition of class distinction. The great victory that this country will achieve will be the solving of the problem that fias confronted the. world for the last few ears. We will do so, ' for our forefathers builded well. They broke down class barriers and abllity and true worth were made the sole_tests of citizenship, The organization gathered here to-night is not content to lie still like the mollusks at the bottom of the ocean while the great waters are surging overhead. Once a year we call you together to listen briefly to the life and deeds of George Washington. May our efforts justify calling you here to listen to the high ideals that underlie this Government of ours. uring the_ evening musical selections w:)re pl,‘lyed by an orchestra and songs, recitations and sketches were presented by Miss Ella V. .McCIosng. Miss Etta M. Welsh, Miss Lilllan M. inn, Oscar 8. Frank, John Casad and Willlam J. Hynes. DRAWS LESSON FROM OCCASION. ° Native Sons’ Hall was comfortably filled last night at the patriotic entertain- mentigiven by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and = Daughters of Liberty in commemoration of the I70th anniversary of Washington’s birthday. The ceremonies were presided over by Charles H. Truman, J. those taking part in the rogramme. The principal event of e evening was the address delivered by Frank R. Mar- getts on George Washington. Owing to the lateness of the hour when the exer- Cises were begun.the speaker felt con- strained to omit a large portion of the speech as prepared by him, and it was a matter of regret to the entire audience that he chose this course. From the se- lections that were delivered it was patent that he had made a close and intelligent study of the career and character of the greatest of patriots, and was prepared to give a masterly study of his subject .n eloquent and fmpressive terms. God, he said, had endowed the territory under the dominion of the United States with all the natural riches enjoyed by the rest of the world, and as a crowning gift had decreed that these Dblessings should be enjoyed by a free and intelli- gent people. ~ That this might be so it Wwas necessary that there be a revolution. Before the foundation of the Western re- public tne riches of the earth had been the spoils of the aristocracy of other lands. -t was in the scheme of things, he said, that the mass of the people should enjoy them in this country. In its result, he sald, the American revolution was the greatest mavement in the history of hu- man liberty. Many Deserve Honor. Among the leaders of the revolution, he said, there were many men who deserve to rank among the bravest and best of all lands, but there was one of them who stands out from even these giants, one in whose cool judgment and brave guid- ance the movement for the foundation of the republic had its staunchest bulwark, a name that will always be a treasure and an inspiration to the most perfect govern- ment on earth—George Washington. He pictured in vivid language the diffi- ‘culties with which the colonists had to contend \in their struggle for freedom and how at the most critical moment. when factional disputes seemed liable to disrupt and defeat the movement for sep- aration from England, there arose a fig- ure combining the craft of statesmanship with the bravery and training of a sol- dler, who bore the responsibility of coal- escing all the divergent elements, and by his personality brought about a united front to the enemy. He dwelt on the inferiority in equipment and training under which the soldiers of Washington suffered, as compared with the well drilled and equipped soldiery of the English forces. No less discouraging, he said were the plaints and calumnies of Washington's own countrymen, who stayed at home to revile the liberator and embarrass him while he and hid gallant companions faced the foe. Washington’s Home Life. The speaker reverted briefly to the home life of Washington, which he regarded as a model for all Americans, and com- plained of the scant consideration given to the Influence exerted on the early his- tory of our country by Martha Washing- ton. On occasions like the present, he said, it ‘was proper t "f‘; to draw a lesson from the careers of the great men who were commemorated. In this instance the les- | son was evident. 1f Washington were alive to-day, he said, it would be his aim to preserve the American republic from an :ndustrial serfdom, as it had been his achievement to save it from political servitude. His would be the first voice to be raised in protest against the invasion of these shores by hordes of Chinese la- borers to compete with the workmen of America. To all their pleas, he said, Washington eould only have answered, “I have seen to what condition you have brought your own country and I do not want you so to debase mine.” Better it would be, the speaker con- cluded, that the vast fabric of the Amer- ican Government should fall uttlflg than that it should exist corrupted. eon- taminated by the vices, doetrines and usages of Asiatic colonists. In addition to the address Masters Clapdie Walker and Chester Cohen per- formed a clever juvenile black face turn and W. G. Sass and Miss Josephine Cus- sie rendered a laughable sketch called “The Happy Pair.” Miss Cordie Wetjen, flute-like tones, gave two selections and C. M. O'Dell sang a tenor solo. The en-| tertainment closed with a dance. MEXICAN VETERANS BANQUET. Grizzled veterans of the Mexican War dined in a downtown rotisserie last night and fought the battles of that historical Drogramme. - .| under the ausplces of the Assoclated Vet- conflict over again. D 1 a whistler of wide range and singularly | The banquet was | erans of the Mexican War, and was given - - - =l PERU’S MASTER, WHO - WAS SHOT AT BY STEWARD MAR- | - sHALL * : to celebrate Washington's birthday and the battle of Buena Vista. Hundreds of passersby peered through the windows of the restaurant and were impressed by the appearance of the defenders of the flag. Gray hairs covered the head of every guest and age had stqmped its mark on all their countenances. Not more than twenty veterans were able to be present, but those who attended enjoyed a delight- ful evening. Incidents of camp-life, sto- ries and anecdotes of Taylor and other famous Americans were told with new in- terest; the campaigns that led to victo- ries for this country were recounted by the men who were there. and the events in which they figured, although they hap- pened three-score years ago, were still fresh in their memories. W. C. Burrett, president of the asso- clation, was toastmaster. He introduced each speaker in clever fashion and kept the flow of talk from waning by recalling some incident and inviting a_comrade to tell what he remembered of the occir- Colonel Andrews sang “Morlar- a song familiar to the veterans, Secretary William L. Duncan delivered some (nteresting addresses. Treasurer Sydney J. Loupe spoke in defense of the Soldlers’ Home at Yountville and refuted the slanders made against it by scandal- mongers. He said it was the grandest Institution of its kind in the ecountry, and he said he felt honored to be a mem- ber of its governing board. He called upon a veteran present who is an Inmate of the home to corroborate his state- ments, and he did so In no uncertain terms. President Burnette was crowned with a sprig of smilax by Comrade An- drews and the festive gathering adjourned by singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Among those seated at the banquet board were: Comrades Burnett. Duncan, Loupe, Kurbaum. Thistleton, Shaupp, Ba- ker, Kellogg, Koster, Clary, Murphy, Ban- nister, Byrnes, Harold, Snellback, Deane, Rugh and Andrews. The association has 400 members, but as the vears go by ihe number is gradually dwindling. Gather- ings of this kind have a tendency to bring the old soldiers together and are always enjoyed by the men who figured in the historic battles of Buena Vista, Santa Cruz ahd Chapultepec. - CLD SETTLERS ATTEND REUNION IN CAMPBELL Birthday of the First President Ia Observed in Santa Clara County. SAN JOSE, Feb. 22—Washington's birthday was generally observed here to- day by the closing of the city and county offices and most of the stores. The schools and Grand Army societles held thelr ex- ercises yesterday and last night. i “‘Old settlers' day,” which has beem an annual event in Campbell, brought out a large gathering. There was-a fine musical programme and literary exercises. After organization and a few remarks’ by Chair- man Conklin, Dr. Willlam Windsor of- fered a prayer. Professor R. M. Allen of Stanford delivered an address. Luncheon was spread in the big Ainsley cannery, and during the feast there was a flow of brilliant oratory. Judge W. H. Myrick acted as toastmaster. Those who spoke were: “East and West,"” Professor Alden; “Our Free Public Library,” Professor Jones; ““Washington, the First Ameri- can,” Rev. J. H. Wythe! SR To-night the Policemen's Protettive As- sociation gave a ball in Turn Verein Hall for the btnefik of Police Capfain Mon-oe, ‘who has been il for s:veral months. Chief of Police Kidward and his daughter, Miss Carrie Kidward, led theg rand march. The affair was wel attendu{ . Another entertainment that attracted a large crowd was a benefit performance iven in Victory Theater for the Garden ity Athletic Club. The Brewers of Evans’ Ale Are ever ready to make Iimprovements, ever alert to find better methods. EVANS' has led the progress of brewing for 1i6 years. Sherwood & Sherwood, Coast Agents. .