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TIE SILVER ELL.

The agreement of the Conference Com
mittee on the Silver Bill probably insures
the passage Of the measure that body will
report. 1t does not provide for free COIN
age, but it provides market for all the
silver produced in this country.
1t requires the Mint to bu at the mar
ket price IN gold, 100000 ounces of silver
per month. or 100000 ounces per year.
1t is difficult to state accurately the domes-
tic product of silver; both the Mint re-
ports and other statistical authorities vary
widely. but it may be said with safety that
if the United States produce over that
quantity of silver, the excess is small, and,
in an average of years, unless new silver
mines are opened, the product will rather
fall short Of $1,000, 600 ounces than exceed
that quantity. Thus it may be stated
roundly that the new bill provides for the
utilization of all the silver produced in the
country for currency purposes and con-
templates imports of silver Tor use in the
arts from Mexico, Bolivia and Europe.
The United States will become importers
instead of exporters of silver, and their
surplus, which has for many years sup
piled the Indian and Chinese demand for
silver, will cease to figure in the exchanges.
India and China will have to get their sill
yer from other sources; and when they try
TO buy in the silver producing countries OF
Mexico and South America, they will be
met by Il competing demand from this
country for silver for use in the arts. The
calculation is that this viii enhance the
gold value of silver, and the calculation is
sound. The bill. if it becomes law, will
acd largely 10 the profits Of silver miners
on the Comstock. in Colorado and else
where.
Citizens Of States which do not produce
silver are expected to acqniesce in this ar
rangement because the bill contemplates
new issues of paper money. For the silver
bought by the Mint, the Treasury will is
sue legal tender notes, and this will
constitute an increased currency to the
amount Of about fifty millions a year. But
the new legal tenders are to be redeemable
in gold or silver coin, at the option of the
Treasury, Oh presentation. Thus they do
not partake of the nature Of irredeemable
paper money; and in fact, they will merely
offset the national bank currency, which is
being withdrawn through the cancellation
of the bonds on which it is based. So long
as the redemption feature is adhered to,
the new Treasury notes cannot initiate
Values
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THE SCHOOL law.
! California school-teacher Of experience

A California school-teacher of experience
says:
Our school laws, which read very well, need
thorough oyerhauling so that the present APP
parent good features VIII be practically worth
something and the practical abandonment of
every teacher TO the ignorant tItO Which our i'm
practical school law usually manages 10 elect or
appoint be abandoned. Secure teachers who know
something oil the nature of the minds they are
to instruct and then keep them, and in all cases
never abandon our schools to those who by their
habits ana training know nothing about educa-
ton or the ability Of The teachers they so impe-
rloHSy rule.
The fault found by this writer and others
who have written on the subject is that our
school laws as applied TO the State place
teachers at the mercy Of School Trustees
who are unfit for the positions they occupy.
In the rural districts there is often difficulty
in finding competent men that will accept
the Office of School Trustee. There is
nothing bu. honor in it. and not very much
honor. A teacher is subject to this unin-
telligent control though painfully aware
that his or her usefulness is greatly i'm
paired by the lack of competent direction.
In New England the educational affairs Of
the public schools are generally i'll the
hands of the literally educated men of
district. a clergyman, a lawyer and q ply
stefan generally compose the committee.
This committee directs the course of study,
visits the schools while at work and con-
ducts or supervises school examinations. A
single Trustee is elected in each school dis
trict to employ a teacher, provide board
ing place, see that the school-hOuse is sup
piled with fuel and attend to other business
affairs, but who neither examine teachers
or schools. There are always men of edu-
cation in these New England villages or
towns who are sufficiently interested in tie
schools to devote the time required for
their supervision. To what extent the New
England plan would answer in the more
sparSely populated districts Of this State
we are not prepared to say. 1t would not
do, Of course. to allow the teachers to con-
duet the schools without some kind of su-
peryisiUn. Our correspondents have been
more inclined to criticize prevailing meth
dds than to suggest better ones. Doubtless
the hOol law is defective. but this admis-
sion does not provide better law. Posi-
bly,, also, any law which one teacher would
suggest would be objected to by other
teachers. State school officials whose du-
ties extend to rural districts and who are
consequently acquainted not only with the
school law, but with its practical workings.
should be able to throw some light on the
question.
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SUPERVISING ELECTIONS.

The Aua objects to the Federal Election
Bill for many reasons, one Of which is that
Federal Judges issue certificates of cleo
ton which give prima-facie title TO a seat"
Gin Congress- Another is that 'the Federal
Judges decide practically the complexion Of
tie House, and entry is through the judi
cial doors and no other" These objections
are valid only in case there is reason to be-
iieye the Federal Judges will issue certif-
Gates to men who were not elected. The ap
poiutment Of Supervisors by Federal
Judges, with rover TO issue certificates Of
election, was designed to prevent certif-
Gates being issued to men who received but
a small fraction of the legal vote. 1t can
hardly be said that Federal Judges praetic-
ally decide the complexion of the House
unless they issue tickets to candidates who
were not elected. They only record the
result; they DO not make it. If the body of
Federal judges in tie United States cannot
he trusted 20 appoint honest election Off
GERS it is pretty haTdto tell how honest Off
GERS may be appointed. We have tried
municipal officers elected by local bosses,
and there is much reason to be dissatisfied
with many of their appointments. There is
certainly less danger 10 be apprehended
from The Federal Judges.
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FRATERNAL NOTES.
a New Lodge of United Endowment As

A New Lodge of United Endowment As
soeiates Instituted.
Doric Lodge, No. 216, F. and A. NJ, held
a special meeting last Saturday evening and
conferred the Fellowship degree.
Bernal Lodge, No. 10. A. o. U. w, at its
meeting on Monday evening last installed
officers for The current term.
California Lodge, No. /, |. o. o. F., at its
regular meeting on Monday evening last
had its officers installed and had work in
the intiatory degree.
Pohonachee Tribe, No. 10, Improved Or
der of Red Men, at its regular council on
Monday evening raised its newly elected
chiefs.
San Francisco Chapter, No. 1, Royal Arch
Masons, at a stated meeting on Monday
evening had work in The Mark Masters de-
gree.
The officers of Parker Lodge. No. ia,
were duly installed last evening, and invi-
tations were issued for the anniversary
entertainment which is to be held next
Tuesday evening.
Magnolia Lodge. No II. A o. I. W., at
its regular meeting last Monday evening
had its officers installed for the current
term.
Hermann Lodge, No. 127, and Occidental,
No, %, +. and A. NJ, held stated meetings
last Monday evening, and transacted rou-
tine business.
Good VIII Encampment, No. So /. o. o.
f., at Its regular session on Monday even
ing, had its officers installed.
King SOlomOn's Lodge, No. go, held its
stated session on Monday evening, and had
a raising"
Confidence Lodge, No. 22S. Knights of
Honor, at its regular meeting last evening,
Installed its officers for the current term.
Il 1, az. i
this evening at Shieis Building, - O'Far-
rell street, by Court Hercules, No. FOG, a.
o. F. +. s.
Pacific Lodge, No. 1856 F. and A. NJ, at
its called meeting last evening, had work In
tine Master Mason's degree.
The officers of Catholic Ladies' Aid S0ci-
ETY., No. 2, were installed by Mrs. King, ID.
ID. G. p, assisted by Mrs. Gilmartin, G. NJ,
of San Diego, on Monday evening. Sd ult.,
at 81. Charles Hall, corner of Eighteenth
and Shotwell streets. The retiring Presi-
dent, Miss Jennie Breen, was presented
with handsome gold bracelet in token of
the high esteem in which she is held by the
society.
Nj. Cooney, G. c., assisted by Mrs. }. II.
Struckmeyer, q. g., instituted Independence
Lodge, No. "A, United Endowment Associ-
ates, at San Luis ObiSpo last Monday even
ing. The officers elected ana installed are
as follows: Paul Meyer. c.; Miss Rose
Hoa, Y. c.; c. b. Hughston, A. c.. Miss
Annie j. Murphy, r and f. s.; Joseph c.
Ortega, T.; Jake Stone, G.; William NAL
lagh, s.. Mrs. w. MaIlagh and Mary T. Or
tega, Trustees; DR.. Grille, NJ. Z.
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guns, besides large number of smaller
rapid-fire and machine guns. For protec-
ton she will be furnished with belt of
light side plating and heavy armored deck
| over the most vital parts. There will be
three screws driven by three separate triple
| expansion engines capable Of developing
over 20.500 collective horsepower. The en-
gines, which will be placed in three sepa-
rate water-tght compartments, will enable
| the cruiser TO make twenty-five knots an
hour. Her speed. coupled with the large
number of rapid-firing guns, will make her
a very awkward vessel for the ocean flyers
to encounter, as her guns could rain down
a shower of shot and shell that would
| speedily anuihilate an unarmored vessel.
The recent Investigations of a special
Congressional committee at New York,
| Boston and Chicago have borne fruit, and
an effort will be made now TO prevent the
| shipment from foreign ports of ex-convicts
! and those who are likely 10 become public
| charges. Physicians are to be located at
| the chief foreign ports to Cooperate with
! American Consuls, and it will be their duty
to examine emigrants and to prevent the
embarkatiOn of those, owing to infirmities
| or disease. likely to become inmates of public
institutions. The Consuls too, are to de-
vote closer attention to the character OF
those who propose TO make this country
their home.
The people of Germany, who hold in
| grateful remembrance BiSmarck's services
| to the Fatherland, propose to erect a monu-
ment in his honor. The ex-Chancellor,
| however, demonstrates against the under
| taking, suggesting that the fund raised Tor
this purpose be expended in the erection of
a church dedicated to the memory of his old
friend and master, Emperor William l.
| The iron Chancellor has been such con-
spicuous character thar his name is indeli-
| bly, written in the history of Germany. He
needs no monument to perpetuate his
| memory.
The Dutch war in Acheen on the Island
of Sumatra is still in progress without de-
! cided success on either side. The titular
Sultan is stirring the people up against the
! Netherlanders, on the East Coast troubles
| threaten, and a number of Achinese are
! trying to kindle holy war. Latest advices
show that the Hollanders have gained a
slight advantage The Achinese, however,
confidently declare that if they had sui
icient number of breech-loading rifles and
cartridges they could drive the intruders
out of Sumatra in less than three months.
The extension of Russia's railroad system
for commercial and strategic purposes has
been a source of considerable profit to
American enterprise. American locomotives
have been in use in the Cars domains for
many years, and they have just been sup
plemented by the purchase of a number of
Pullman palace cars.
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BRIDGING TIE BAY.

An Alameda correspondent Tevives the at
one time much talked of proposition to
construct bridge from some point in San
Francisco to point on the mainland, either
Oakland or Alameda, as might be found
most practicable. There are no engineer
ing difficulties in the way of this enterprise,
the only Thing TO consider being if the con-
veniences it would afford to trade will COM
pensate for the Inconvenience to naviga-
tioD. There would also be a question if
the bridge should be high enough to permit
such vessels as go up the bay to pass under
il, or if it should be built with a draw. Fol
lowing is the letter:
Editor Morning Call: Permit me 10 make
statement regarding an article in the Oakland
Tribune of Saturday, June 2Sth unuer his
heading, again raising The question Of Lie feast
bilIty Of making this Improvement. In 1871
there was a great deal Of talk about it, and at
tnat time Michael Reese (who was then one of
tae leading capitalists of the city expected to
furnish a large portion of the money, believing
il would be a good paying investment. The
bridge then in contemplation was to pass from
tract known as Railroad Reservation in San
Francisco 10 Alameda Point, tie structure TO be
so feet wide, u feet above the waller, with
draw In the center OF sufficient width TO allow
vessels to pass. This Improvement OF 80 feet
vide would be sufficient 10 accommodate two
railroad tracks, two horse or cable tracks, TWO
carriage wagon tracks and two pedestrian
tracks. By having slips or docks on either side
vessels could take on their freight directly from
lie cars. In consequence OF which there would
be Yeiy little need Of their passing through the
draw.
The article In the Tribune proposes to obtain
from the Government the pIyicge OF grading
Goat Island and establishing thereon a union
depot, naSing II a terminal point for all rail-
roads coming in on this side OF the bay. This
would not accommodate the city well as a
terminus within the city connecting with the
city front belt railroad. The estimated cost of
the improvement at that time was SO. 000,O 900,
when the rate Of interest was 10 TO II per cent
and the cost OF materials and labor much higher
than at present. Yours, q. AUGuINBAUGH.
1t4Uedd ,Jy.I1J z 1880.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Turkey does not relish the continued oc-
cupation of Egypt by English troops and
has sent a note to Salisbury demanding that
a date be fixed on which the sway of the
Sultan shall be restored in the tributary
State. From 1879 to 1888 two Controllers
General, appointed by France and England,
had considerable powers in the direction
of the affairs of the country. In the sum-
mer of 1882, in consequence of military re-
bellioD, England INTERVIEWED, subdued the
rising and restored the authority of the
Khedive. France remained passive and the
Khedive signed decree abolishing the JOINT
control. An English financial adviser has
since acted as check on the government
and an army of occupation has remained in
Egypt, the force numbering 1900 men on
January 1st France, too. is anxious to see
England's grip relaxed, and has repeatedly
objected TO the occupation of the country
being prolonged. Arab Pasha, who was
the recognized leader of the revolt which
led to EpgIand's interference, has since
been in exile on the Isle OF Ceylon. 1t is
not likely that Salisbury will readily con-
sent to the demands of the Porte, but will
retain possession of the key to India as
long as possible.
One of the next additions to the navy on
which bids will soon be invited will be a
marvel in the way of speed, vessel able to
overhaul the fast ocean steamers that have
made such remarkable records on the At
lantie. She will be of great length and fine
lines and will carry two eight-inch guns,
one forward and one aft and mount on her
broadsides fourteen four-inch rapid-fring
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MISKEPRESE NTATION.

The New York World gives a story of the
negotiations between the British Minister
and Secretary Blaine, in which the latter is
made to play the part of an incompetent.
According TO the World Blaine started out
with the theory that Behring Sea is closed
sea; being driven from this position he fell
back upon the claim that the United States
had certain legal rights in that sea which
Great Britain did not possess; being driven
from this point lie admitted that the ques.
ton was one to be settled by agreement.
The World goes on to represent Blaine as
retreatIng from the position that the United
States had the right TO prevent the capture
of seals. when Sir Julian PauncefOte re-
minded him that when Russia set up this
contention in 1924 the United States re-
sisted it. Finally when Mr.. Blaine had
The morning call., 1890-07-09
ARMSTRONG REMANDED.

Berkeley's Second Justice OF the Peace
Upheld by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court yesterday remanded
to the custody of the Berkeley authorities
John L. Armstrong, the man who was con-
victed of the larceny of half glass of
whisky, appropriated by him while gather
ing evidence against the liquor-sellers with
in the University one-mile limit.
He then applied to the Supreme Court on
habeas corpus for his discharge. alleging
that the Justice Of the Peace who convicted
him vas unlawfully holding Office, as the
provision of the charter creating his office
was repealed by the adoption Of the new
Constitution.
The court said that the only question to
lie considered under the writ was whether
or not the new Constitution repealed the
provision of the Berkeley charter creating
TWO Justices of the Peace. 1t held that the
Constitution did not interfere with city
charters in existence prior to its adoption,
unless specially alluded to.
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THE FOURTH OF July COMMITTEE.

There is a good deal of vitality in the
Fourth of July. bat we do not know how
many celebrations it can survive of the
character of the one just closed. The
Grafton and the fireworks came in for es-
pecial condemnation. The Record Union,
referring to the design representing Sull-
van and Jackson in fighting attitude. says
the men who perpetrated this insult to the
day and the people should be held up to
public odium. We do not suppose the COM
mittee intended any insult either to the
day or the people. but it must be admitted
that the selection of a couple of bruisers in
the act Of violating the law was not in the
best of taste Our Sacramento contem-
Iorary complains also that the name of
Washington does not appear in the Grafton
from beginning to end. This is probably
an oversight. We do not believe that Mr..
Gator has anything against Washington,
but he did not happen'to recall the fact that
Washington played somewhat prominent
part in the events which the Fourth of Jnly
is designed to commemorate. The impress
sion has been somewhat prevalent that fire.
crackers and bombs might well be omitted
from Fourth Of July celebrations. but it is
now fair question if frecrackers and
bombs are not the best feature of celebra-
finn
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been driven from every position he had.
he entered into an agreement at the sug-
geStion of the British Minister which the
President would not sanction. The World
cannot add to its general reputation for
mendaeity by connecting stories about Mr..
Blaine. The American people know very
well that he is not the kind of man to
take a position for the purpose of retreating
from it. When the true history Of these
Behrng Sea negotiations comes out it will
doubtless be found that the settlement ar
rived at is substantially on the lines of Mr.
Blaine's first proposition.
The morning call., 1890-07-09
TIE DIFFERENCE.

We copy the following paragraph from
the -ALtd California:
The Oakland Times urges the Examiner to
pursue the raseals." How would 1t do for the
Examiner TO pursue and expose certain notori-
GUS bribe-taking rascals who figured in the last
TWO Legislatures, and with whose venality the
Examiner is popularity supposed TO be peculiarly
familiar?
II is pretty well understood that the Er-
dminer pursues only certain class of raS-
Gals. 1t does not pursue Buckley nor his
lambs. Neither does it pursue the officials
in this city and State who are plundering
the people. 1t makes vast difference
whose OK is being gored.
The morning call., 1890-07-09

OF LITTLE MOAIENT.

A statement, purporting to come from the
Chinese Minister at Washington, is to the
import that Chinese win retaliate against
the United States if we do not repeal the
Exclusion Act. This statement we regard
as of little consequence. In the first place
it is doubtful if the Minister ever made the
utterances which he is charged with, but if
he did it is of little moment. If China were
to sink tomorrow the inhabitants of the
Unit ed States would be none the worse off
The morning call., 1890-07-09

In the case of W. w. Spaulding against
the North San Francisco Homestead and
Railroad Association, the Supreme Court
rendered decision yesterday affirming the
judgment of the court below, which was
for the plaintiff. Spaulding is the assignee
of j. 5. Dyer, street contractor. and sued
to recover an assessment for grading LON
bard street from BrOderick to Lyon street,
levied against a lot owned by the associa-
ton, which refused to pay OH the ground
that the order of The Supervisors for the
grading of the street was not legal
The morning call., 1890-07-09
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.

SIGNAL SERVICE, L. S. ARMY,)
DIVISION OF THE PACIFIC,
SAN FRANCISCO, July S, 1905 P. M
Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours.
The barometer is highest on the coast of Northern
California and is lowest in Southeastern California;
the temperature has generally fallen in all districts;
the weather been fair, except rain on the coast
Of Northern California and in oregon and Wash
4Egton.
Forecast Till p. NJ, Wednesday.
For Northern California-Fair weather, except
rain on the extreme northwestern coast; south To
west winds. cooler on the northwest coast; sta
tIouary temperature on the southwest coast and
warmer in the interior.
For Southern California-Fair weather; westerly
winds; stationary temperature.
For Oregon and washington-Local rains from
the latitude OF Portland northward, fair weather
elsewhere; westerly Winds cooler.
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1t Is Grand Larceny Now.

Frank Woenne. charged with embezzle-
ment, was discharged yesterday in the Po-
lice Court. He had been brought down
from Sacramento for the alleged misappro-
priation of $500 received in payment of
hams, but the evidence went 10 show that
the difference between accused and accuser
is one for adjudication in a civil action.
Woenne was subsequently arrested on a
charge OF grand larceny.
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who VIII Have Miss R,,,,.s ,

Postmaster Backus yesterday received a
letter from Miss Emma Battles, an enter
prising young woman in Maquoketa, Iowa,
announcing her intention of taking up her
residence in San Francisco next fall, and
asking him to find for her a home in some
good family here. She writes that she is
young and healthy, and is a brunette, five
feet three inches tall, and proportionally
deyaloned
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525 montgomery street, near Clay, open until IL
Q clock p N. BRANCH OFFICES: 7l0 Market
street. near Kearny, open until Il O'Clock midnight;
$40 Hayes street, open until 80 O'Clock; SOB
Iarkin. street, open until $50 olock, and 25lS
Mission street, open until O'Clock P. NJ.
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Edward Smith was convicted of larceny
in April, 1887, and sentenced to the House
of Correction for three years by Judge
Hunt. He has notified District Attorney
Page that he intends to apply to Governor
Waterman for a pardon, claiming that his
term of Imprisonment has expired.
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