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10 NATIONAL GUARD IS CRITICIZED, The Annual Report of the Division Inspector Presented. NAVAL RESERVE SCORED Action Recommended on Disappearance of Rifles and Clothing. OFFIOEKS ABE RESPONSIBLE. Armories Rented by the State Are for Dancing, Not for Drilling. Lieutenant-Colonel John C.

Currier, division inspector, N. G. has submitted his annual report on the National Guard of California to Colonel A. E. Castle, assistant adjutant-general, division N.

G. San Francisco. The report comprehends the annual inspection and muster of the Division Natic jal Guard. One year ago the division consisted of three brigades, ten regiments, sixty-nine companies, representing a total strength of 4411, officers and men. By the consolidation under general orders Nos.

17 and 18, dated December 7 and 9, 1895, the organizations have been reduced to fiftyseven companies, consisting of one division organized into three brigades, five regiments, four troops of cavalry, five divisions of naval reserve, having a total strength of 4229. The numerical reduction, therefore, in the National Guard has been only 182 men. The inspections were conducted throughout the division by Brigade Inspectors Major J. W. F.

Dlss of the First Brigade, Major Charles Jansen, Second Brigade, and Major Frank S. Rice, Third Brigade, in connection with Captain Carrington, First Infantry, U. S. A-, detailed as inspector and instructor of the staff of the commander-in-chief; and also by Colonel Currier. The adjutant-general of the State was present at a large number of inspections.

Every company in the State was inspected by one of these officers, and in most cases by three the division and brigade inspectors and Captain Carrington, U. S. A. Inspections began March 15 and ended May 26. Every company was given some exercises in drilling, company movements, in the manual oi arms anil extended order.

This was done principally in the streets, fortherearon as stated in the wport: "The armories in most instances were too small and being used for entertainments and dancing assemblies, the floor was frequently found to be so smooth as to render marching very difficult." On this point the following recommendation is made: Wherever it is possible the streets should be used for drilling instead of the armories; it would not only give greater freedom of movement and admit of greater precision in drill, but would enable the to execute the turning? in quick and double time without ganger of falling, giving the men. greater confidence in themselves, thereby better fitting them for actual service. The First Brigade comprises the Seventh Infantry twelve companies stationed in Los Angeles, San Diego and vicinity and two companies of cavalry at Los Angeles and Salinas respectively. In the Seventh Company of ban Diego grades 4.80, the highest in order of merit of any company in the State, and the largest in numerical strength, its maximum being 10H. Comoany A of Los Angeles grades the lowest in order of merit, due largely to the disappearance of its captain, which demoralized the company.

The other infantry companies of the Seventh are up to the average. Troop of Los Anceles, in the language of the report, "presented rather an unsatis.actory appearance; they showed lack of discipline and knowledge of duties, carelessness in their company movements and sabre exercise. Their arms and equipments were in good condition. The muster-rolls were improperly made out, were returned for correction, and much delay was experienced in recovering them. Since the day of inspection both the captain and first lieutenant have resigned." Since the inspection a second examination of the troop was made and much improvement noted in drill, discipline and appearance.

Troop of Salinas under Captain Burke turned out sixty mounted men, nearly all of whom own their own horses. In discipline, drill, sabre exercise, etc, they rank well, and have impressed the inspectors favorably. The consolidation of the regiments in Southern California produced Deneficial effects and materially lessened expenses of the command. The Second Brigade consists of the First and Fifth Infantry, Signal Corps and Troop Cavalry. Company of the Fint in San Francisco ranks highest in order of merit.

It had eighty-seven on the rolls at the time of inspection. The lowest in order of merit is Company E. Companies I and had 100 per centum at inspection. Out of 935 men 9C6 were present at inspection, and the average merit of the entire regiment is 4.28, a few points higher than any other regiment in the division. The report reviews the First as follows: This regiment since its reorganization has had some difficulties to contend with in the way of harmonizing the various interests thrown together under new r.ffieers losing heir old company under which many of them had marched and served so many years changing of armories and trainine of recruits' etc.

bnt with a true soldierly spirit they accepted the situation and are almost universally adapting themselves to their new condition, and loyal to their new commanding officer, Colonel and are rapidly becoming a strong and efficient regiment, in whlcti the City of San Francisco can have confidence and should be proud. Acting on suggestion of Major Jansen, the Division Inspector says: I invite your attention to his recommendatiodastothe armory, corner Page and Gough streets. It should be made secure against sudden attack by a mob. In a city like San Francisco, where there is such a large floating population and unruly element, the armories should be made difficult of access by an unauthorised body of men, and the windows on the ground floor barred. The report adds that there are serious deficits in several companies of the First, particularly with regard to hats, pantaloons.

blouses and canteens. The Fifth Regiment, stationed in San Jose, Oakland, Petaluma, San Rafael, Santa Rosa and Napa was not affected toaTiy extent by the reorganization and retains its old higD standard and esprit dv corps. Company of Oakland ranks highest in order of merit. Company Eof Santa Rosa ranks lowest, 3.65. The report says of tne Fifth The personnel of this regiment is excellent; the men as a rule are healthy and strong and take pride in their respective companies.

The towns in which they- are situated warmly support them, although the town Napa could exhibit more commendable pride and interest in their young company, which is struggling to maintain itself. The signal corps is reported as of a very high standard of excellence. Cavalry Troop A of fan Francisco is criticized for not haying shown the efficiency expected of it. Its movements and saber exercise were fairly well executed. Tha Third Brigade, comprisine the Sixth Infantry, located in the San Joaquin Valley; the staff, signal corps.

Troop B. cavalry, and the Second Infantry, situated in the Sacramento Valley, were inspected by Major F. S. Rice, a retired United States army officer. In the Sixth only one of Fresno had 100 per cent present at inspection.

The highest in order of merit is company of Merced, and the lowest, of Modesto. The Second with eipht companies had 487 men present at inspection. Company of Nevada City ranks highest in order of merit, and Fof Woodland lowest. This regiment was somewhat affected by reorganization and consolidation, but it is rapidly recovering from its temporary embarrassment. The want of uniformity in uniforms and equipments calls out a recommendation that the troops should be properly equipped.

A recommendation is also made that the muskets, model of 1873, in the hands of the National Guard cannot be replaced too soon by a more modern and effective arm. Says the report: "A large proportion of the guns are worn out ana should be condemned. They are unreliable, and these facts being known to the men cannot help but create distrust and uncertainty should they be called upon to go into active service." Attention is called to the lack of blankets and other articles for field service. Companies should provide themselves with a mess outfit for field service of uniform pattern. The inspections show that the Naval Battalion is "in fair condition, composed of excellent men, armed with Lee magazine rifles and Colt revolvers." The division at San Dieeo turned out well and exhibited an excellent spirit.

They executed the movements on the street and in the armory very commendably, but the attendance at muster was not up to the standard of the guard. The Eureka division, having been changed within a year from an infantry company. Las labored under some disadvantage, but it is adapting itself rapidly to its new condition under good officers. The division at Santa Cruz is reported in good condition. The men turned out well at inspection and performed the company movements well, especially that in the not drill.

With regard to the San Francisco divisions the report says that the books, records and equipments of the Second Division were neatly stored and cared for. The bearing of the men was excellent, and they exhibited considerable pride and interest in their organization. This is what is written of the First Division inspection: The arms and equipments of this division were brought to the boathouse in great disorder late, although ample time had been allowed. All its property shows great neglect and carelessness in the handling. In many of the rifle? the sights are broken.

At the inspection and muster In the evening the men appeared careless and indifferent, and seemed to lack respect for their officers. In both the First and Second divisions there are very serious deficits, as shown by their property returns, unii their commanders should be called upon for an immediate explanation. These commands have been organized within ihree years, and were supplied with the very best quality of clothing, arms and equipments. Why there should be a deficit of eleven rifles in one command and seven In another; of forty-two uniform pantaloons in one and fortyeight in another; also a serious shortage in hiits, caps, shirts, white pantaloons, blankets, neckerchiefs, k-ggins, pouches, for which they are responsible, has not been explained. I recommend that action he taken against the officers responsible for the serious shortage in the property for which they are accountable to the State.

In conclusion, Colonel Currier states he considers the guard to-day in a much better condition than it was a year ago. it was recommended that Lieutenant- Colonels Thomas M. Cluff, Jnrnes F. Smith, Frert F. Folils and George R.

Burdick be assigned to positions on tne general's staff. THE GRAND JURY. It Will Hold a Special Meeting To- Morrow to Consider the Matter of Reduced Assessments. Foreman Frank Maskey of the Grand Jury has issued a second notice addressed to every member of that body inviting them to attend a special meeting to-morrow to consider tne matter ol tne recent of assessments by the Supervisors. Mr.

Maskey declines to disclose in advance of the meeting the course that jury will likely pursue. He says the statement is incorrect that an agreement has been reached to ill t- an accusation of williul misconduct in office against the Supervisors. Horace D. Dunn, the expert of the Grand Jury, is said to be at work on the final report. He is busy on important work of some character.

ACTIVITY IN THE POTRERO The Union Iron Works' New Buildings Assuming Presentable Shape. Napa Street to Be Paved, Curbed and Pat in Decent Condition. In the vicinity of the Union Iron Works and Rolling-mill there is a stir of activity in the general line of improvements that I augurs well for the Potrero people. The new building lor the Union Iron Works office on the north side of Napa street has assumed a pleasing aspect. The second story is in place and in the course of a few weeks the roof will cover the structure, and before the end of the year 1896 the company will have an elegant suite of offices, a necessity long felt by the department at the seat of operation.

The old offices in the basement of the boilershop were inconvenient and in such a scattered location that bookkeepers, daugntsmen and clerks were compelled to work by gaslight during the daytime. Further east and on the same side of Napa street the concrete foundation has been laid for the new boiler-shop, where a substantial brick and iron building will be erected. In addition to these modern buildings Napa or as Mr. Vining's railroad men will insist on calling Twentieth street in front of the Union Iron Works property, is being curbed with dressed granite blocks, and tnat street from Michigan to Louisiana will be brought to grade and paved. This transformation from a mudhole, in which condition it has been suffered to remain for years, will be a boon to teamsters ami others whose business takes them to the Union Iron Works and Rolling Mill.

If the Supervisors would only pave the remaining portion of Napa, a distance of two blocks to Kentucky street, then that portion of the Potrero would be immensely benefited and the residents would rejoice thereat. Alongside of the rolling-mills wharf the Blairmore is discharging her ballast of pijs and scrap iron, with an additional tonnage of Mission Bay mud. By the middle of next she will be free of all her ballast and the mud anl water will be pumped out of her hold. After this she will be taken round to tne Union Iron Works dock and submit herself to a general overhauline and repairs. Dr.

Wemple, who recently built a twostorv house at the corner of Napa and Kentucky streets, has had a change of mind regarding the original plans as drawn by his architect. Where the entire front on both streets had small, low windows it will now have full glass large elates. This change will involve an additional expenditure of about $500, but it will pay in the end, as it will make the all the easier to rent. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JULY 26, 1896. DEMOCRACY AND PURE PRIMARIES, The Iroquois Club Finds the Subject a Hopeless One.

A DISCUSSION ANYWAY. Reed Says There Never Was a Decent Local Democratic Primary. THE JUNTA PEOPLE SHY OFF. An Interesting Debate Attend by Much Wisdom but No Practical Results. The Iroquois Clrrb made primary elections the special topic for discussion at its regular meeting Friday evening, and the hopeless depravity of Democratic primary elections was recognized by every man who talked about the nobility of American citizenship.

It was Charles Wesley Reed who managed to get this rather live topic before the organization in spite of difficulties. There were difficulties because Reed has made party harmony through a general primary under the Porter law his presentday fad, and because tbe Junta element the Democracy rules the Iroquois Club. Mr. Reed tried to get "and incidentally how to harmonize the Democratic party in San Francisco," coupled with the topic, "How to hold a pure primnry in San Francisco," but he did not succeed because the majority element in the club does not want to agitate the unification of the party. The attitude of the Junta and of the politicians enrolled among its sympathizers lit that there is but one faction in the party tbe Junta which is in fact the party itself.

The Buckleyites with their great majority of votes are ignored through political necessity, and a general party primary, at which the rank and file of the party would have a voice, is bitterly opposed by the Junta through fear of consequences, although the Democratic party has not held a general primary since 1892. The Junta powers propose to perpetuate tne present appointive regime over six years instead of four. It was the presence in the Iroquois Club of a ereat majority in 'support of the Rainey-Daggett-Lanigan rule that denied, by vote, to Mr. Reed the privilege of discussing party harmony along with primary elections. For this reason, and because few Buckleyite members reappeared at the meeting last night, there did not occur tne clash of arms between the two factions tbat had been expected to attend tbe discussion.

The discussion was confined to the topic of primary elections a topic limitless possibilities, from political, moral, sociological, historical, Democratic and humorous standpoints. The discussion began when all the unimportant business was ended, and it closed some little time before the subject was exhausted, and some little time before the entire question of municipal primary elections was settled for ever. The Buckley faction, it should be understood, had small representation, so far as numbers went. Reel B. Terry was there, but he made only side remarks and left early.

John A. Wall talked and was guyed. Ex-Postmaster Bryan listened and said nothing. Robert Boyd attended for the first time in months, but remained strancely Among the Junta champions in control of things wre President Gildea, Vice- Presidont Walsh, Max Popper, S. P.

Mead, Harry Zemansky, E. P. E. Troy and others. Judge Lawler, W.

J. Gavigan and C. J. Bullivan were members of the largest crowd that has for months attended a meeting of the Iroquois Club. An hour or so after the meeting began, Charles Wesley Reed got a chance to begin the discussion.

He is a member of the literary committee which furnishes the club topics and speakers, and he early made the interesting announcement that he had been negotiating with Professor Ross of Stanford and Professor Moses of Berkeley to get them to debate the financial question oefore the club. He finally got to consent and then, in his elation, he took his prize to the Democratic State Central Commiueo. This authority decided to keep Ross muzzled until about xho lastof September, when a big meeting would be held for his benefit in Metropolitan Hall, and the members of tbe Iroquois Club would be invited to attend. Ross is one of the few political economists of the country who are in favor of the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1," Mr. Reed explained.

"What does Mr. Reed mean by saying 'one of the few' political economists, etc. asked Mr. Moore in indignation. Before Reed had fairly begun Max Popper read a resolution of congratulation and indorsement, referring to W.

H. Alford, chairman of the new State Central Committee, and W. P. Suliivan, chairman of the Junta organization, and recognizing the local party as composed of the Junta. This resolution was referred to the resolutions committee, four of the five members of which signed it at once, and at the next meeting the resolution recognizing the Junta as the municipal Democratic party will come before the club.

Reel B. Terry at once introduced a sarcastic resolution, thanking "Maximilian" Popper for his unselfish labors of two week? in seeing that only "honest" election officers were appointed. This referre.d to Popper's steering the Junta nominees before the Election Commissioners. E. P.

Troy had referred a petition against the extension of tbe Geary-street franchise, and then Charles WeMeV Reed got fairly to work on primary elections. Reed said he would not discuss the subject before a hostile audience and that there had been a deliberate attempt on the part of the chairman and others to prevent such a discussion. He said, what everybody knew, that Democratic primaries haa become farcical that there was a "shameful prostitution of the public" and that bosses regulated conventions and controlled primaries. There had not been a decent and fair primary held in San Francisco, yet the people bad put in tbe statutes the Porter primary law, which had never been put in force in the State. "We hear such good men as Max Popper and Gavin McNab plead for a pare primary law," said Reed, "but when it comes to applying the law we have they have no use for it." John A.

Wall put in an interruption and Reed turned like the worm, with "Well, Mr. Wall, the other side is a thousand timos worse." "It never used isinglass tickets," roared Bob Boyd in defense of the Buckleyites. Reed expounded the Porter primary law which no Democrat but bimuelf is interestedin, because it makes election offenses felonies, and the Junta in particular does not want anything to do with a primary that will give the party voters a free chance to say for the first time in six years who shall compose the County Committee and the municipal convention. Reed upheld the constitutionality in the opinions of D. M.

Delnias and Joseph Leggett, and urged tne fact that if the Democrats wanted to create a party committee and a municipal convention according to the wishes of the party voters the Porter primary law gave the opportunity. Reed recalled a speech made by Gavin McNab, "the Junta leader," November 25 last, at Pioueer Hall, at which he declared that the first pure and high-grade primary the party had ever known in San Francisco would be held, and said, "When a political organization is seeking power it calls for a fair primary when it gets it wants no fair primary." Mr. Reed got off something from Jefferson that is pertinent to the local situation when he quoted that departed statesman as writing: "A party is democratic In proportion as every member composing it has equal voice in the direction of its concerns through representatives chosen at brief intervals." "I say.m all candor and truth," said Reed, "that there has not been a fair Democratic primary in San Francisco for six i i a in 'fact, hardly a primary at "How will you make the party come out vote?" asked P. M. Wellin.

'Ihere will enough come out to beat 'put in Robert Boyd. Reed answered that the respectable voters did not vote, at primaries, first, because they knew that the element in control would win anyway through the election officers, and, second, because they knew that there would be lines of men formed in the interest of bosses, which would keep them waiting fot hours if they did not get a black eye for presuming to vote. Reed said that the primary held four years ago by the reorganizes in the name of purity was "the most vicious ever held in San Francisco." Max Popper followed Reed. He explained the difficulty or impossibility of getting men of character to serve as election officers and made a plea for nis postoffice primary plan, which is calculated to bring the primary to every man's door. He doubted the constitutionality of the Porter primarjrlaw.

The organization yon represent has power to hold a fair primary and select honest election officers. True. But if you knew the pressure that comes with the selection of the election officers. Thai a where the dog in the character of election officers. I favor anything that will bring about an honest Democracy, but don't want it broug.t about so that power shall not be concentrated in one man.

I love my party and its principles, but I will hold to evils I know of rather than fly to those I know not of. George H. Francouer took a hand by saying: "Everything human is a choice between evils. Shall we submit to a dishonest primary or to a few men controlling the Democratic party You cannot legislate honesty and Democracy into any man. Shall we hold a primary as decently as we are able to do, or shall we agree to let a few men say for whom we shall vote? 8.

P. Mead, E. P. E. Troy, Samuel Me- Kee, George A.

Cabauiss and others put in their say, but when the meeting adjourned the Iroquois Club had made no impression on the tangled local party situation. The New Magulre Club. The James G. Maguire Clnb of the Thirty-hrst District was organized Friday night at Phoenix Hall, corner of Eighth and Folsom streets. The meeting was called to order by Senator D.

J. McCarthy, who stated the objects of the organization. Wiiliam McLaugnlin was elected temporary chairman and M. M. Ratigan temporary secretary.

The roll was opened and 215 members signed their names. Resolutions were adopted indorsing the platform and nominees of the Democratic Convention at Chicago, also the candidacy of Hon. James G. Maguire for Congress from the Fourth Congressional District. Three cheers were given for Bryan and Sewall and the Hon.

James G. Magu.re, and the meeting adjourned to meet next Friday evening at the same time and place. Twenty-First Democrats. The Democrats of the Twenty -first Senatorial District held a Bryan and Sewall mass-meeting at Mowry's Hall, corner of Grove and Laguna streets, Friday night. J.

Ner.lon presided, and opened the meeting with general remarks on the outlook. The principal were T. Cari Spelling, Colonel John O'Byrne and W. D. Grady.

THEY DID NOT AGREE. The Jury in the Case of Jane Garcia, Charged With Cruelty, Is Discharged. Eleven Were for Acquittal, bat One Was Firm for Conviction. The case of crueity alleged against Jane Garcia was tried before Judge Campbell on Friday, and, although testimony was presented as to all the circumstances at have been related as to the treatment of the boy Santiago Cabrello, the jury could not agree. Indeed, eleven were for acquittal and only one for conviction.

The boy himself, evidently of weak mind, told on the stand that he had been beaten with a stick over the head and on the throat, that he was compelled to sleep on the roof and in the hallway of the house, and when allowed to sleep inside the house his bed was an old trunk. Frank Mardons, a neighbor of the Garcias, testified that the boy had frequently came to him crying, saying that he haa been forced outdoors to sleep. This had happened so often that he (Mardons) had iniormed the Society for the Prevention ol Cruelty to Children. Officer McMurray testified that Mrs. Garcia had admitted to him that she beat the child.

Margaret Sylvester also testified that the boy had come to her crying and with blood over his face, which was badly scratched. A number of witnessess appeared in behalf of the defendant, testifying as to her good reputation. As for herself she denied the truth of the charges of cruelty. Her husband alao did the same. Attorney A.

P. Tread well appeared for the defendant and E. M. Sweeney for the society. The jury was out but a few minutes and returned declaring that they could not apree, one of their number saying that he would stay out all night rather tnan acquit the defendant.

Judge Campbell discharged them. Sntro There will be an entire change of programme at the Sutro Baths this afternoon and evening. One of the features will be a polo match between the California Swimming and tbe Stockton Polo The Bicycle Club has accepted an invitation from Mayor Sutro and will-visit the baths this 'morning in a body, numbering about 200. In the afternoon the California Swimming Club will give one of their weekly exhibitions, and the anility of their new members in fifty and 100 yard races and also in high and fancy trapeze diving. James Curtln'a Will.

The will of James Curtin has been filed for probaie. He left $583 34, n.onev in bank. His daughter, Mary Zimmerman, is "the sole legatee apd named as executrix of the will. Kalamaroo, is famous for celery. See Thomas s-Uter'i advertisement on page 28.

A NEW APOSTLE TO THE NEGROES, Mrs. Naomi Anderson Will Speak to Them of Woman Suffrage. SHE LOVES THE WORE. A Long Lecturing Tour, to Commence Here, Has Been Arranged for Her. WILL GO TO LOB ANGELES.

Mrs. Riddell Reports Pi ogress in Her Precinct-Ciub Work in San Hateo County. "The colored men know what it is to be deprived of the ballot," said Mrs. Naomi Anderson yesterday at the Woman Suffrage Bureau, "and I am sure they will do what they can to release white and colored women from the same humiliating state of silent slavery." Mrs. Anderson is a woman of commanding and magnetic presence, though her manner is most engaging and- her voice persuasive and sweet.

She seems to have reached middle life, though she must be older than she looks, since one of her proudest boasts is that she was a public advocate of woman suffrage before the fifteenth amendment was added to the constitution, long before the negroes thought they would ever be able to vote at all. She is well used to speaking in public, as her fame as an orator dates back about a quarter of a century. Every word, every action, proclaims the lady, while her reading having been very extensive she is never at a loss for historical illustrations. As for politics, the man who is wiser in that direction is wiae indeed. "This is a busy place," observed Mrs.

Anderson, glancing about the bureau at the fair clerks and secretaries, each intent upon her respective task. "They make everybody work here, and it seems, em to be no exception. They are going to Keep me on the trot for six weeks if not more. But my heart is in the work. If I can serve the cause I love I ask no greater happiness.

On Monday evening I will give my opening address to the colored people in the Third Baptist Church on Powell near Bush, speaking there again on Friday night. On Wednesday and Thursday nights I shall lecture in the African Episcopal Zion Church on Stockton street, near Sacramento- Starr King's old church. "During the following week I shall labor across the bay. speaking at the First African Methodist Church ou the 3d and 4th of August and at the African Baptist Church on the 6th and 7tn. Then 1 must fly to Los Angeles in order to speak at the Airo- American League congress, which will open there on the 11th of August.

I expect to give a number of lectures in tbe southern metropolis, as the colored population there is large. I hear they have no less than five colored churches in that city. I shall return overland, stopping to speak at Bakerstield, perhaps at Visalia and Fresno, at Stockton, and indeed wherever I can find hearers. I shall then speak a few umfs here and in Oakland before attacking San Jose and Santa Clara. Doesn't tnat look just a little lite work?" Enthusiasm in the cause's favor to reign at the bureau, which is continually thronged with visitors.

The contribution box, too, is not altogether neglected, though there are visitors who affect not to see it. Mrs. Riddell is perfecting the precinct club organization in San Mateo, and writes that the outlook is most encouraging. WITH THE CHURCHES. News Notes of Various Denominational Doings of Local and General Interest.

Religious services were held in the yard at San Quentin by the men with much interest last Sabbath. Three conversions are reported. A Congregational Mexican church has recently been organized at Ariz. Pastor Boynton of the First church in this city is preaching a series of seven sermons on the last seven days in the life of Jesus. Three of these have already been delivered under the titles of "Triumph," "Authority" and "Conquest." The Signs of the Times cails attention to the fact thai there are now six secret societies in the Oakland High School as an indication of the tendency of the age and an evidence that the world does not know.

Christ. "He who knows the secret of piety, the mystery of godliness," it says, "will never long for any of the mysteries invented by The General Baptist Convention will be held at Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, on August 25 to 30. There will be sessions morning and evening, but not in the afternoon. The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration will be inaugurated at St. Mary's Church (Paulist), California this morning.

Extensive preparations are under way for the devotion. The Archbishop Riordan Reading Circle of St. Charles parish in. this City has elected the following officers: President, A. J.

Donovan vice-president, Mrs. Paul B. Hay; secretary and treasurer, Miss Charlotte Johnston programme committee, Miss Kennedy, Miss Mclnerny and Robert E. Fazackerley. The work preparatory building the new Sacred Heart Church, at Fell and Fiilmore streets, in this City, Has already been commenced.

The house formerly occupied by the Sisters of Bt. Dominic has been, removed to a position nearer the oid church and the work of grading the lot is already fairly under way. During the coming fall a grand bazaar in aid of the building fund of the new church will be held. Rev. William Marston Bours, deaconin-charge of the mission of Merced and Madera in San Joaquin Valley, was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood on the Bth inst.

Bishop Nichols read the litany and celebrated. Rev. H. B. Collier read the epistle and served.

Rev. Dr. Brewer read the gospel, and Rev. J. R.

de Wolfe Cowie, rector of the parish, preached. The annual convention of the Christian chnrcljes of Southern California will be neld at Long Beach August 13 to 23 inclusive. Rabbi M. 8. Levy completed yesterday a period of twenty-nine years devoted to continuous service in the synagogues of the Pacific Coast.

He served for nine years at San Jose, ten years in Oakland, and yesteiday completed his tenth year as pastor of Beth Israel in this City. Tne anniversary is coincident with the "Sabbath of Comfort," which was yesterday celebrated by the synagogue. The feast is in coiumemoration of the words of the fortieth chapter of Isaiah, "Comfort ye my people." In the course of the services of Beth Israel an interesting account of the work accomplished during the last five years wns given. The Right Rev. Father Bernard Silvestrelli, Superior-General of the Passionists' Order in the Catholic church, arrived in New York last week.

He was accompanied by the Rev. Thomas O'Connor, rector of Sf. Paul of the Cross Monastery of one of the eight houses of the Passionist Order in this country. The Be Bernard Silverstrelli is the first Superior- General of the order to visit this country. He comes solely for the purpose of advancing the spiritual interests of bis order, and it is his intention to visit each of the houses and to preside at the triennial chapter of the order to be held in Pittsburg in August.

Grand President Gallagher of the Young Men's Institute has named the following council deputies: No. 1, S. R. O'Keeffe; 2. W.

T. Agjreler; 3, R. Shepstor 4, J. J. Green; 5, J.

H. Smith; 6, R. H. Hammond; 7, M. F.

Silk; 8, D. McCarthy; 9, J. F. Burns; 10, Charles McNeill; 11, Joseph C. Gorman; 12, George S.

Tait; 13, f. H. Lee; 14. I. S.

Dockweiier; 16, P. J. Carolan; 18, E. W. Hanlon; 21, Rev.

M. D. Slattery; 23, Arthur Shaw; 24, F. W. Hailey; 25, J.

H. Fitzgerald; 26, M. H. Hoare; 27, Charles Farren; .29, John E. Hogan; 31, C.

H. O'Connor 32, J. J. Donovan 34, T. P.

O'Brien; 35, H. J. McGlnnis; 39, W. H. Mario; 41, J.

G. Farrell; 42, T. J. Horgan; 43, P. Princevalle; 44, J.

Bruen; 45, Roy. M. J. Whyte; 46, L. Dorsey; 47, W.

P. Martin; 55," W. J. Ahem; 59. Charles McCarthy; 60, P.

Connolly; 61, John Whalen; 64. Henry Avila; 69, Archie Cnnena; 72, J. H. 74. A.

T. F. Griffin; 88, J. P. Dougherty; 91.

John E. Geary; 94, John M. Earley 115, F. S. Terry 125, M.

J. Sousa; 129, R. J. Dowdall; 153. I.

M. Griffin; 304. Rev. R. M.

Meslres; 307, George W. Hall; 308, J. Plover; 310, A. Sullivan. Washington and Jefferson College has conferred the degree of L.LD.

upon Rev. John W. Dinsmore, D.D., of San Jose, and the D.D. upon Rev. N.

Fife of Pasadena. The first district of the League of the Cross, comprising St. Peter's, St. James and St. Paul's parishes, will hold a grand rally at Mission Parlor Hall, Seventeenth street, near Valencia, this afternoon commencing at 2 o'clock.

In addition to an unusually interesting programme there will be an address by Rev. James McDonald at St. Peter's Church and an essay contest. WON IN THE LAST INNING Debut of the Rejuvenated Californias in the State League. A Game of Baseball That Kept the Specta ors in a State of En husiasm.

Despite the rain a large number of enthusiasts visited the Folsom-street grounds yesterday afternoon and witnessed as pretty an all-round exhibition of ball-playing as has been seen in San Francisco this season. The Califor-nias, who a few days ago deserted the City League and joined forces with the State League, made their debut in the latter organization, opposing the Oaklands, who also formerly belonged to Manager Rockwell's Presidio Park outfit. Tne State League Californias are far from being the same club tbat played in the other association. In fact, only three or four of ihe members ever wore the uniform before yesterday. Wilds.

Hammond and McDermott formerly belonged to the Pacifies and Han ley to a State League club, while Mack, Billings and White are new acquisitions. Whatever are the antecedents of the players the new Californias put up a strong game. They beat the hard-hitting Oaklands at their own game and scored a victory when defeat seemed certain. They also played a fast fielding game, two of the three errors charged to them being made on very hard chances. The other was a misjudged throw of Hammond.

Tbe Oaklands' may charge their defeat to Shay's poor work in the box. He was wild and uncertain at critical stages, and in the ninth inning with two men out gave McDermott a base on balls, which gift sub- sequent iy lost the came. It was nip and tuck all the way throueh, first one and tben the other of the con- testants being in the lead. At the beginning of the last inning the score stood: Californias 9. Oaklands 6.

Or kland was first at the bat and Walters led off with a two-bagger. Shay fouled out. Donovan lined out. a double, scoring Walters and tying the score. Every rooter in the grandstand howled at tbe top of his voice and the players on the coaching lines danced innumerable jigs.

Hardie struck out, amid jeers and catcalls. Then Pudgey Arlett he of the short legs and rotund paunch singled to right and Donovan scored. For a moment pandemonium reigned. Then O'Neill retired the side on a pop fly to Hammond. Then came Shay's Waterloo.

After Hammond and Tribeau had been retired on easy flies McDermott got bis base on balls. Mack bit safely to right, sending McDermott to second. Wilds, the Herculean colored player, got his eye on the ball and swatted it with all his miuht. It soared swiftly over the infield, high over the right fielder's head, and by the time the sphere was returned to-thb diamond Wilds was on third and Mack, following McDermott, had scored the winning run. Then the cheer tbat went up from tbe stands startled the goats over on the Potrero.

Following is the official score: a.B. r. Ib. s.b. r.o.

a. k. Donovan, 1 5 3 2 0 6 10 Hardie. r. 3 3 0 3 0 0 Arieu.s.

s. 6 0 2 0 8 6 1 O'Neil, c. f. 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 Keating, 2 b. 3 110 6 0 1 Agnew, 4 10 0 2 0 0 Davis, 1.

4 10 13 11 Walters, 3 4 12 0 3 3 2 Shay, 4 0 0 0 0 3Q Totals 39 10 10 1 26 14 6 Caufobniad. a.b. b. Ib. s.b.

P.o. a. k. Mack, 4 3 3 10 2 0 Wilds, 1 2 2 0 11 0 Buckley, cf 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 Hanley. 2 D.

6 0 2 0 12 1 Cannon, 1. 2 0 10 0 0 0 Billings, s. 3 1113 4 1 Hammond, 5 1 0 0 6 1 1 Tribeau, r. 4 110 0 0 0 McDermott, 3 3 1 1 1 3 0 White, l. f.

3 0 0 0 10 0 Totals 38 11 11 27 12 3 SCORE BY ISSISGB. Oaklands 0 3 10 2 0 2 0 Californias. 0 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 Earned Oaklands 5, Californias 2. Home Hardie. Tbree-basa Arlett, Hardie, Hanley, Wilds.

Two-base Hardie, Cannon, Walters, Donovan. Bases on off Mack 1, off Shay 7. on Oaklands 4, Californias 7. Bases on Oaklands 'Z. Californias 5 Struck By Mack 4, by Shay 2.

Passed Agnew 2. Donahue. Games To- Day. This afternoon there witl be a game between the Calls and the Saturday Press teams at Presidio Park, and. one at the Folsom-street grounds between the Californias ana Following is the makeup of the clubs at the latter place Positions.

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