Presentation of a Sword and Medal to Colonel Long. •,;. All -the ships' in the .bay were nahd sorhely decorated in ; honor of Washihs tpn's birthday. Some of . the British ller.t made a very handsome showing.- while all showed -more or: less bunting.. The trans port wharf was gay with bunting, and everything- in: the 'vicinity waa in foatlve garb. .Early in .the afternoon Batteries C and p. of the' Thir- Artillery; and. a, de tachment "from; the naval reserve ship Marlon,-, headed by :the-. Third Artillery band,- assembled on the' wharf.. The occa sion was the presentation of an.Army and Navy: Union medal and a very, handsome sword' to Colonel' Oscar 'F; Long, quartar master of the transport -service. - ¦ ' • ( Captain-Denis Geary made thepressnta tlon speech on behalf of the Army, and Navy Union. • He eulogized Colonel Long's manner of handling trie-transport servire. and . said l he had ¦ dispatched . over . 100,000 men ; to the' Philippines without' a Mtch and without- a breath'of scandal. 1 ; - Commander J.'F.' Fitzgerald; of Garrison No. 101 (Colonel Oscar F. Long Garrison) then pinned thf: medal on Colonel Long'B breast. Colonel Marshall; chief- quarter master of' the, department, then presented Colonel !Long 'with Uhe'. sword, -which: he characterized as Va magnificent' gift most worthily, .bestowed.".' ¦ The band . played "Hail to the Chief "• and then Colonel' Lon g thanked the men in the most. feeling terms for their kind-remembrance of him on.the birthday of the nation's: hero. .AH hand* then adjourned to the headquarters of the garrison, where a lunch was spread. _ > The medal bears this Inscription: "Pre- sented to Honorary Commander Oscar F. Long by his friends and members of Gar rison 100, R.A. N. U., (Regular Army and Navy Union). The inscription on the sword is as fol lows: "By his comrades of Colonel Oscar F. Long Garrison No. 101, Regular and Volunteer ' Army and Navy Union, United States." CELEBRATION GENERAL IN COAST CITIES Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Tenders a Reception to , Senator Bard. Special Dispatch to The Call. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22.— The eleventh annual banquet of the Chamber of Com merce was celebrated to-night In the new clubhouse erected by the 'women of Los Angeles. When President M*. J. Newmark called the assemblage to attention, 225 guests were seated at the six tables, fash ioned in the form of a horseshoe. In point of attendance, elegance or servlde and character of addresess. this function has never In the history of the Chamber been excelled. The Menu embraced every viand from Blue Points to coffee, nearly all wines being California vintage. The head of the table was graced by United States Senator Thomas R. Bard a*; the guest of honor, who sat between President Newmark and Toastmaster John F. Frances. To the toast, "President of the United States, Rev. Hugh K. Walker responded. Rev. S. Hecht, rabbi of the Jewish Syna gogue, responded to the toast, "George Washington." "The Oil Industry" was handled by W. L. Hardlson, president of the Los Angeles Oil Exchange; "Califor nia of the Future" was treated by Judge W. A. Cheney; "Our Friend the Tourist" fell to the Rev. Robert J. Burdette; "The Chamber of Commerce" was responded to by C. D. Wlllard. "The Aim of the Re public" was assigned to Irving M. Scott, the San Francisco shipbuilder. The entrance of former United States Senator Stephen M. White at a late hour caused a demonstration that went beyond the confines of an ovation. He came into the presence of his fellow townsmen, who showed their appreciation in his restora ton to health. His presence caused a break In the order or spt-eches. By de mand the. late Senator became the firat speaker. In his remarks he paid high tribute to Senator Bard. "I believe my successor will be as loyal to the interests of California," White said, "as I hope I proved myself to have been. Although politically opposed, we are neighbors and friends." As ex-Senator White took his seat. Sen ator Bard was loudly called. In response. Senator Bard said that his experience as a Senator so far had been filled with pleasure in acknowledging the many courtesies extended, but he hoped he would ever be found battling for the in terests of California, and when he re turned from Washington might ask the plaudits of his constiuents. In an Interview to-night Mr. Scott said: "The South could have had the Senator ship last year had the members of the Legislature from this end of the State j been united upon one candidate. Will Ij be a candidate for the Senatorshlp at the expiration of Mr. Perkins' term of office? I certainly expect to be, and I expect also that the Southerners here, for whose ben- Dr. Parker's Cough Cure. One dos« win stop a confh. Kever falta.' Try It ATI «ru**!rts. • Benefit for the Boers. A benefit concert for the Boers will be given in Metropolitan Temple on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Trans h« n ?,r Ut , cc °J CeJ'r-ornla. which has headquarters in the Phelan building. Savings and Loan Society Solicits loans on mortgages or trust deeds at lowest market rates. 101 Montgomery.* President, Wheeler the Orator. BALTIMORE. Feb. 22.— Johns Hopkins University celebrated its twenty-fourth anniversary to-day by appropriate exer cises In. McCoy Hall. The orator of. the day was President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University' of California, who out lined what he. considered the duty of the university to the commonwealth. He made an urgent plea for stronger men for political office. '...-. The Chinatown Squad. The two men who have *been detailed by Chief- Sullivan to. reinforce .Sergeant Shea's ; squad in Chinatown are Officers John Galloway. and Thomas Burke. They are both from Captain Splllane's division and have made enviable records in China town as fearless and efficient officers and a "terrorv to the Mongolians. 1 . eflt I swung into, line something like twenty-three, votes a few weeks ago at Sacramento to -make the election of Thomas R. Bard a certainty, will not prove • ungrateful, but will help me when 1 need their assistance , as they needed mine. • . * "I do not believe that Daniel M. Burns will ever again be a Senatorial candi date," continued Mr. Scott; "but I expect him for a long time to come to be, never theless, a factor 'ln Republican politics I have never had any personal dislike to Colonel Burns, but did not believe that he was the proper Senatorial timber, and when some of my friends requested that I pick up the anti-Burns vote to prevent it. from going to'- him 'l volunteered my services.. My: idea, was to/ save the Re publican; party from destruction," SAN JOSE. Feb. - 22.— Washington's birthday; wa«- observed by a cessation of business to a considerable extent here to day. At Campbell there were formal ex ercises with addresses by several gentle men. Among' these were Professor Fet ler, of Stanford and John 'E. Richards of San Jose." .Expansion was the underlying current In the; most of the .remarks a free picnic dinner Was served by " th« ladles of Campbell. y me , STANFORD UNTVERSITY. Feb 22 — The Fireman's Fund team of San Fran cisco to-day defeated the Stanford 'Var fiity In the most exciting game of base ball seen on the campus, for years For eleven innings j the result was In doubt while all the time the Interest of the snec* tators'was most keen. The college boys showed a marked improvement over their earller'games and held the visitors down to a pcore of 5 to 2. -• ¦ • - SANTA' CRUZ. Feb.' 22.— "Washington's birthday waa quietly .celebrated to-day all places of business being closed. Pa- Joyable. Musical selections added to ' ; the afternoon's pleasure, and the 'oration 1 of the day was delivered by, Henry I. Kowal sky. A message from President McKlrile> conveying best wishes to the league was read, as was one from Congressman Kahn. The programme opened with a selection from the Hebrew Orphan Asylum oapO J3 SO Calf, double sole, round or square toe •• 92.25 $8 CO Patent Leather Lace or Congress, square toe; best makes;' odd sizes 91 .30 $3.00 BOYS' Shoes, calf, button, sewed, sizes 2S to 6 91.50 $2.50 YOUTHS' Shoes, calf. button. broken lots 91.25 MISSES' and CHILDREN'S SHOES. $2.00 MISSES' cloth top. button or lac-. coin or square toe. sizes 11 to 2 91.23 $1.75 CHILD'S nquare toe, cloth or kid top, button shoes £1.03 $2.50 HISSES' patent leather button, plain square toe 050 $1.75. CHILD'S glazed kid. coin to*. vest- Ins top, lace shoes 830 $1.00 INFANTS' cloth. or kid top. patent leather tin. button shoes... SOo Lots of Bargains. Goods strictly as advertised. 830832834 MARKET STREET, . SAN FRANCISCO. Lamps Dsrgafns./ It f » Worth Your Coming: J"»t to See. Great American Importiiia: Tea & ¦ Store* Evcrjrw heic ;V . soo. Store*. fS 'TS *0- MATZOS • jar ja s«ra^a?»rsr£3 Folicm HI. — FURNITURE 4 SPENT WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY IN THE OPEN Thousands Visit Golden Gate Park, Beach and Other Pleasure Places. Wn«=hingtor/s birthday offered an op portunity for thousands to enjoy a day cut under the sky— in the park, on th* beach and within the grounds of '.oeal pleasure places. Early yesterday morning the people began to wend their way toward the places where enjoyment could be found and by noon the beach was black with people and the lakes in the park at tracted extraordinary crowds. The crowd in the park was the largest cf the season. From the .humble grocer s wngon. boarded in to hold a dozen, to ihe majestic drag the rigs wheeled thrc-ugh the drives and not an accident or even an incident worthy of note oc curred to detract from the pleasures of the day. REVOLUTIONARY SONS CELEBRATE THE DAY The California Society of the Son* of the American Revolution duplicated Its fcrrr.er success in the banquet given last night in the Merchants' Club in honor of the one hundred and sixty-eighth an niversary of the birth of Washington. The bfirtquct hall had been profusely decorated with American flags and in the center was suspended a picture of "the Father of His Country" Over one hundred and fifiy guests gathered at the tables. Rev. W. A. Brev/er opened the feast with Folemn prayer and after an excellent menu ha«i been enjoyed to the mu.«ic of a Ftrir.jr orchestra the following programme was carried out: Introd act r.ry remarks. Vice President Wil liam H. Jordan: toast. * 'Looking llackward Thrtuph the Annals of the I'ast." Professor C A. Duniway. Stanford Untrendty: tenor fcolo. t-clcct^ij. Qacv Franks: "American Manhocd. r.rv. I>r. V. W. Oampett: bass solo. "The K'.r.K's <"harr.pion." Frank \V. Th-impson; •¦/.ircrlcaTi Int T'r.ltcd Pmt.-s." Henry A. M^lvln: conclud lnr *v::h "The Star Spanekd Banner." Young Men's Institute Celebrates Birthday of Washington. The celebration of Washington's birth cay under the auspices of the board of management, San Francisco councils. Your.g Men's Institute, which was held last evening at Metropolitan Temple, was en a parallel with the usual high class of the entertainments arranged by that or ganization. A programme of exceptional Interest was rendered, a feature of which wiis an eloquent and patriotic address by Krar.k T. Shea. The programme opened with an over ture by the League of the Cross Cadets Band, under. he direction of M. P. Wal ten. The music was excellent and was heartily applauded. Robert Tobln, chairman of the board of management, called the gathering to or der and introduced Judge William P. Lawlor as the presiding officer of the evening. Judge Lawlor said briefly that the purpose of the celebration was to do honor to the memory of the father of this great land and expressed the belief that every one in the vast audience wa.s imbued with patriotic principles and fired with the love of liberty. Among the musical numbers were a contralto solo by Miss Florence Xagei: cornet solo, George Pacheco; selections from "The Bohemian Girl." League of the Cross Cadets Band; soprano solo, Mrs. Eva Tenney; barytone solo, Oscar S. Frank; vocal solo, Harry Brown. All were encored. There were some clever recitations by Thomas W. Hickey, who made a decided hit and was called to the platform re peatedly. • The address of Mr. Shea was listened to with the most profound interest. Speak ing of the Young Men's Institute he said if it followed its determination to spread the truth and uphold liberty It would leave its "footprints on the sands of time." He said that man dies but hi? memory lives on according to the mag nitude and character of his earthly deeds that the memory of Washington would never die. but would continue to ring on through centuries until the end of time. In closing the celebration Judge Lawlor on behalf of the Young Men's Institute expressed his grateful thanks to the au dience. ¦-:,..-¦' v «-] SUPERB HORSEMANSHIP SAVES HOBART'S LIFE Kls Horse Dashes Into a Gatepost. Burlingame Sports. Walter 8. Hobarfs superb horseman eh!p saved his life yesterday, according to persons who witnessed him take the last jump in the run of the San Mateo County hunt in the' twenty-mile run of the hounds by a circuitous route from Fair Oaks. The top rail had been re moved from a stiff fence near Burlingame Clubhouse. Mr. Hobart ecorned this pre cautionary measure and sent his gray horse Royalty at the fence at its highest point. The horse would have taken -It without hesitation under ordinary condi- leave of absence expires he will return to his duties here." Regent Arthur Rodgers does not believe that President McKinley has made Pro fessor Wheeler an offer of a place on the commission mentioned, or if such has b<*e\ made that Professor Wheeler will accepr. "Professor Wheeler la an honorable maT and certainly would not consider such an offer without consulting with the Board of Regents." said Mr. Rodgers. "Thesis rumors are not to be taken seriously. In his visits to the President he certainly had other matters of business to discuss. No. Professor Wheeler would certainly have notified the Regents if he had ever entertained a thought of accepting a po litical office." PRESIDENT BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER. It is not at all likely that President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California would accept an offer of a place on the Philippine which President McKlnley is now forming. This Is the opinion of a number of \he members of the Board of Regents of the University. They are morally certain that the recent meetings between President McKlnley and Professor Wheeler have been misunder stood and that these conferences related to altogether different matters than tht letter's appointment to a political position, which at best would be only for a short term. "I am sure that these stories about Pro fessor Wheeler being selected as one of the Philippine Commissioners are without foundation." said Regent . Charles W. Slack. "If he is Interested in that com mission at all it Is In behalf of Professor Bernard Mose3, now holding the position of professor of political srience at Berke ley. A day or so ago a friend asked me if I would indorse the candidacy of Pro fessor Moses for a place on the commis sion, and from that conversation I In ferred that Professor Moses* claims were being advanced by his friend Prof>«sor Wheeler. I believe that Professor Moses Is eminently fitted for. such an office, be cause of his familiarity with Spanish his tory and his knowledge of the islands of the Pacific, and I would be very willing to grunt him a leave of absence to accept such an offer if it should be made him. "As for Professor Wheeler, there is no probability that he would consider such an offer, especially as he has never dis cussed the subject with any of the Re gents. The connection of his name with the Philippine Commission is all a mis take, and • I am certain that it has no foundation in fact." Regent J. B. Relnstein had never even heard that Professor Wheeler had been named for the position, nor does he be lieve that he would accept such commis sion if it were made. "The visits of Professor Wheeler to the President," said Mr. Retnstein. "were for the purpose of discussing the matters of a Pacific commercial museum and the preservation of th» big trees of the Pacific slope. President McKlnley and Profossor Wheeler are old friends and although the President might like to have the professor on the commission, the latter knows that he has more than he can attend to at the univcisity." . ¦ „ "If the President? Jias offered such an appointment to Pro. issor Wheeler an at tend the convention of presidents of State universities, and I believe that when hla triotic exercises were held at the opera house in the evening under the auspices of the Young Men's Institute. The liter ary programme was of a patriotic nature. Rev J B. Orr, pastor of the Congrega tional church, presided. Rev. Father Mc- Namee of" the Catholic church delivered a lecture on the divinity of Christ. PACIFIC GROVE, Feb. 22.—Washing ton's birthday was celebrated here to-day by a baseball match between a nine from Troop C. National Guard of California, of Salinas and a nine composed of men picked from the 'clubs of this place and Monterey. The game was hotly contested throughout and the play was at times especially brilliant. The game was won by the Pacific Grove and Monterey team by the score of 11 to 9. STOCKTON, Feb. 22.— Washington's birthday was observed here to-day by the suspension of ccurt and county business, the closing of the banks and most of the business houses, some for the entire day and many for the afternoon only. AUBURN, Feb. 22.— The football game here to-day between the Auburn and the Sacramento High Schools resulted in a victory for the Auburns by a score of 10 Feb. 22.— Washington's birth day was befltttngly observed in this city. The city was in gala attire and the cessp tlpn of business was general. Troop C of the National Guard turned out in j thet morning and a parade followed. " PASO. ROBLES. Feb. 22.— The most ex citing game of football ever played in the county was, witnessed by about 5000 people here to-day.' The- team from '. "Arroyo Grande was pitted- against the Paso.Ro-* bles eleven. The score was Paso' Robles 6. Arroyo Grande 5. giving the champion ship of. the county to Paao Roblea. has my best wishes for the success of to-day's celebration. ¦• • WM. McKINLEY. The message from Congressman Julius Kahn was as follows: . . HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, • , WASHINGTON. Feb. 15 1900. My Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowl edge receipt of yours of the Bth lnst. and regret my inability to be present In person to partici pate In the celebration of Washington s birth day.. .. It Is eminently fit and proper that the citi zens of the republic should becomingly cele brate the birthday anniversary of one who wu "First In war. first In peace and first In the hearts of his countrymen." I wish you every success. Very sincere* yours. karn E. M. Galvin Esq., President of the.Garneld League, 405 Montgomery, street, San Francisco, Cal. President Galvin " then read Washing ton's farewell address, and Mme. Bert Godalr- Adams entertained the audience with vocal selections. The programme closed with more music by the band and music by the. Alamo quartet. IMPROVEMENT CLUBS UNVEILED A STATUE The Federation of Mission Improvement Clubs celebrated Washington's birthday at Glen Park, unveiling a statue of Wash ington and having a banquet. C. F. Kim ball made the presentation speech and A. S. Baldwin, in behalf of 'the Glen Park Association, accepted ' the statue. After these exercises the members of the federation and their friends to the number of several hundred went to the cafe. A. S. Llllie, president of the feder ation, acted as toastmaster. Responses were made by Gusta%-e Schnee. W. J. Nixon. W. B. Curtjss and Major McKlnne. Abe Anthony sang a barytone solo and Miss Edna Minor sang and gave a cake walk. The "orchestra was directed by A. B. Wise, the talent was directed by D. I. Wyatt. The following were on the com mittee of arrangements: C. Stader, Joseph T. Tuohey, W. J. Nixon. Fred Klmball, Dr. .E. N. Torello, A. S. Llllie. W. J. Cuthbertson.'H.E. Griffith. Charles Mil ley, "W.. J. Thorp, William Leveroni, D. I. Wyatt, R. W. Smith and W. A. Hicks. The banquet was. followed by dancing.' was the only one to finish. Mr. Martin's mount stopping and that of C. Lane bolt- Ing through a stable door after going two miles. Captain McKlttrick's Pitapat caught him unawares when going to the post In the second race and sent htm a cropper over his head and then ran away. As the Incident happened immediately in front of the grand stand, the gallant captain's face flushed and he s