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THE rARDoNING POWER.

:: A PROPOSITION will probably come before
tie legislature to deprive the Governor of
the paidUning power. The abuse of that
power by several Governors will furnish
>F.gumentS. IN support Of the proposition.
The object of the law in placing in the hands
OF tie Executive If the State the power to
pardon persons condemned to Imprisonment
was good But the power Of pardon was
conferred on the Executive on the not un-
reasonable assumption that a citizen of
average intelligence would occupy the Execu-
tive chair. This ASSUMPTION has nat always.
Eleen realized. four-56ars ago it was dis
: Eti-,. M 2 member Of the Governors
il1 litical household was distributing pardonS
fora consideration. The close of the pres
.Gnt term has beenmarked by a similar license
IN the exercise OF the pardOning power, but
little present case mercenary motives have
NOT been traced. l. IS probable that Gov
eru0r Waterman, in the exercise of his mis-
ehlevous pEOpensities, pitched upon the
ho-ration- Of c0nyicts as a means of doing
a @lucH. harm as possible. Certainly there
does not seem TO have been any intelligent
Discrimination between couvicts. If the
Governor had walked through the jute fac
tory aJ.San Quentin when the conyicts were
at work and selected a number for pardon
g: AuS tNthcuCo lHcu ldCes pIcSeUlbu, U6
could not have gone as far wrong as he has
Tie power to pardon must lie somewhere.
No popular Government could permit
persons wrongfully convicted to remain
in prison after the production of evidence
showing the wrong. Accused persons are
often convicted on circumstantial evidence
winch a majority of the jurymen deem SUI
f.eni, the minority waving their impression
t5r'the sake of verdict. 1t is only once in a
while that the evidence is so conclusive that
twelve men give their first vote for convic-
tons. The entire abolition of the pardoning
power is not to be considered, but it should
be subjected to restraint The caprices of
Governor, who may be deficient in the
reasoning power or the moral sense that are
<TeqGired IN juror, should not be allowed to
Set aside the verdict of a court When
.EeasoDably conclusive evidence is presented
That the court had been led into error, the
: Issue of pardon should not only be Dos
'SlDe but an imperative duty
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interval of defeat. The fact that the great
Presidents elected by the Democratic party
did not suffer defeat at the expiration Of
their first terms somewhat narrows the
parallel which Mr.. johnson attempted to
draw. In fact, the comparison is limited to
Martin Van Buren,. the only Democratic
President since jefferson who was nomi-
mated for second term and defeated before
the peope. James X. Polk gave way in
1S4S to Lewis Cass, Franklin Pierce in 1896
TO James Buchanan. and Buchanan in 1860
to Douglass and Breckenridge. After Blu
chanan the Democrats We're out twenty
four years, aud when they regained power
with Cleveland as leader they only held on
four years. There does not seem anything
in the leadership of Mr.. Cleveland to COM
mand success, but he happens to be the
choice of the free-trade wing of the party,
leaders of which have declared that defeat
under the hee-trade banner was preferable
to success under the banner of protection.
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WORLDS FAIR AUTHORIZATIONS.

Contemporary discusses the cons,itu-
tieGaity@ of large APPROPRIATION for the
california exhibition at the Worlds Fair.
u seems to US that there are certain fixed
conditions to be considered before the con-
.suiutlonal question becomes of real fmport-
.auce. One Of these conditions is the plank
III the Republican platform which limits tho
rate oil taxation for State purposes to 80
cents on the 500. There is no constitu-
tional escape from that pledge. Another
condition is the necessities Of existing instf-
buttons that derive support from the State
VIII there be 100000 subject to appropria-
ton after these Institutions are provided
for? The State tax rate this year will be
but about two-thirds of the rate two years
ago. While about one-third of the money
appropriated in 1888 was sheer waste, it
does not follow that the sum of $500, 600 can
be spared from the revenue twO-thirds tax
levy will produce. We trust there will be
no importing by the Legislature with the
pledge upon which the Republican ticker
was elected. After conforming measures To
the provisions of the Constitution. there is
no higher obligation resting upon the la
making power than to abide by its pledges.
The object of fine display at the Worlds
Fair is to show 10 visitors the varied
products of the State. 1t is expected that
well-to-do people from all parts of the Union
will be attracted by the soil and climate
which have produced such results. A dis
play of this nature is legitimate and proper,
but it would not compensate for trifling
with pledges that would impair the conf
dence of the people in the incoming admin
istration. An adherence to the protective
system, which California declared for at the
last election, is of vastly more importance
10 the State than any possible showing at the
Worlds Fair There is, however, not much
doubt that private subscriptions can be
IaiSeu' IL such step should be deemed
necessary, to furnish the means for proper
exhibit at the fair.
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TECHNICAL SOCIETY.



Surveying.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Technical Society of the Pacific Coast was
held last evening at 4OG California street,
John Richards presiding An election of
officers for the year 1891 resulted as fol-
lows: President, John Richards; Vice
President, Luther Wagner; Secretary.
Otto Won Geldern; Treasurer, George F.
Schild. Directors-Hermann kower, Ross
Il. Browne, c. L. Grunsky, j. w. Reid, A.
Bull.
There were four applications for member
ship, as follows: John L. Head. Joseph
c. Saa, Edward Hooper and Z. \. Robin
son of Los Angeles.
A committee consisting of A. T. Herr
man, Luther Wagner and Otto Won Geldern,
presented for the indorse ment of the society
bill which the next Legislature will be
asked to pass, entitled an act to regulate
and defiue land surveys, and to make line
surveys more uniform and permanent. 1t is
the opinion of the drafters of this bill, and
also of the Technical Society, which unan-
imously approved ii, that the loose manner
in which land and line surveys are now con-
dCcted Is detrimental to the State and the
profession generally. They would make
surveyors sworn officers of the law, liable to
bonds and other conditions incident to Off
cial position.
The meeting adjourned with an address
by K. B. Elder on Electrical Accumulators
and Their Application" Tor which Mr.
Elder was given a hearty vote of thanks by
tina
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HIS COURAGE FAILED.
A Victim of the Opium Habit Escap
From the HoEnifaI

A Victim of the Opium Habit Escapes
From the Hospital.
John Barry, a confirmed victim of the
opium habit, arrested last week on a charge
of petty larceny, escaped from the City and
County Hospital at noon yesterday. Barry
had pleaded guilty to the charge against
him and begged to be sent to the State
Prison as it was his second offense and he
wanted long imprisonment to cure him of
the vice to which he had become addicted.
lie longed to be free from its power, but he
could not trust himself to shake off the
habit alone.
In the Superior Court he again pleaded
guilty, but Judge Murphy thought him insane
from the effects OF opium and referred his
case to the commissioners of Insanity. who
in turn sent Barry to the hospital
Yesterday Barry left the place to get to
town for some of the drug to appease his
cravings; he will be caught in day or
two as he cannot keep away from where
opium is sold
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LEFT THE DOCK.
Notorious Robber Escapes From til

notorious Robber Escapes From the
Police Court.
John L. Lynch, a notorious robber. who
robbed little Mamie Murphy of $40 on No
Vehper 18th, when the child was getting
cnange: on Howard street, near Fourth
escaped Yesterday from the dock of Police
court l: lie was in court for his examination
on charge Of robbery, but, occupying a
position among the "drunks" in the ooc,,
lltTle attention t.1G was paid him. The judge
some court business, and while The bail n4Hs
back was, turned Lynch slipped Quietly
through the courtroom and disappeared
around the corner of Kearny and Merchant
Although officers. started off Immediately
could be found. 1t is expected he will not
be long at liberty, as he is well known to
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A POLITICAL C0NUNDR,r,r

Inc Hon Thomas johnson of Ohio spc-
seSIed several conundrums to the New
ofk larifi-Reform Club, the pith Of when
was 10 intimate that the popularity of Grover
Cleveland may be attributed almost entirely
20 Tue advanced position he has taken on
the question oil free trade. Mr.. johnson
referred to the general demand of the Demo-
. clatlc party that Mr., Cleveland should be
'ns cand date for President in 1892 as con-
piuslVe evidence that the bulk of the party
.t wene WIN MIN IN the fight against protec
, was tiie only man ever selected by great
national party TO head the party altar on
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WEATHER. PREDICTIONS.
SIGNAL SERVICE. L. S. ARMY
DIVISION OF THE PACIFIC, :
san FRASoIsCO, Jan. >, 1915 r. II. }

SIGNAL SERVICE, L. $. ARMY.)
DIVISION OF TIE PACIFIC.
san Francisco, Jan. >, 1915 p. Nj
Synopsis for the Past Twenty four Hours.
The barometer has risen slightly in Central Ne
vada and Central California. elsewhere has fallen.
eSuecially In >oPehern Oregon and Washington. 1t
is highest in Central California aud lowest in West
ern Washington The cyclone of Wednesday is
stil central Vancouver Island and appears to be
moving directly eastward attended by general and
rather heavy rain throughout oregon aud Washing
tom The rainfall has ceased in Northern Califor-
mia, although the cloud formation is sim quite
- heavy. The temperature has fallen in Northern
Washington and on thG southwest coast of CalifOr-
nil. elsewhere has risen, especially in Northern
California. Fair weather prevails in Southern Ne
: yada, southern California and Arizona; elsewhere
rain has falIen The following raiufalls have been
reported in the past Jwenty-four hours. Olympia
O.36 OF an inch spokane Falls OLA, Portland 02i,
Walla Walla 10. lakcr City COZ, Roseburg 004.
Eureka Q66. Red BluH 0 OF, Winnemleca COS.
Sacramento O.06. FreSho 00t.. san Francisco ola
Storm signals have been continued for the North
) Pacific Coast
- 90 = Forecast tin p. NJ. Saturday.
-. Tor Northern california-FaiT weather, except
Hight rain or snow at winnemucca; variable winds
$uesry stationary temperature, except cooler at
Fresno and Carson city.
For Southern CaitfOrnia-Fafr weather; winds
generally westerly; nearly stationary temperature
:: For Oregon and WashIngton-Rain, turning to
snow in the mountains; south TO west Winds nearly
stationary temperature. except slightly cooler at
RDseburg. JoHN z. FINLEY.
: Lieutenant Signal Corps Un charge).
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DEATH MAY FOLLOW.
A Ruffianly Assault Upon Lady by
Mission Tough.

A Ruffianly Assault Upon a Lady by
Mission Tough.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Frank Bur-
roughs was crossing the University Tract
in the Mission, when she saw hoodlum
named Edward Dudy beating man who
looked like her father. Upon drawing
nearer to where the fellow was kicking the
PROSTATE man she was set uron by Dudy,
struck in the face. and knocked down with
such force that her skull was injured and
her spine fractured.
Afterward she was taken to her home in
the neighborhood and attended by physi-
clan, " no believes that she cannot recover,
paralysis, il not death, being certain to fol-
low the injury to her spine. Dudy was ar
rested yesterday On a charge of assault to
do great bodily HARM" and taken from the
POtrero to the City Prison.
The victim of his rutfianly assault is re-
spectacle and inoffensiye lady.
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AN ANNIVERSARY.

The Jewish Times Enters Upon New
Era of Prosperity.
With yesterdays issue, the Jewish Times
and Observer celebrated the thirty-fifth an
niversary of its publication. In their edi-
torial notice of the event the editors ac-
knowledge the hearty support they have
ever received from their co-religionists, but
more especially during the past year, when
subscriptions and advertising support
poured in upon them most literally. This
success is certainly reflected III the columns
Of their paper. which is DewSy, interesting
and we'll edited and bears all tho outward
signs of prosperity. 1t is the oldest and one
OF the best known journals devoted to Jewish
interests on the Pacific Coast.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

naso .he dollar of America the coin that IS to
end of orient among 120,o0O,0o0 people, no
all have hsar nave been suggested, but nearly
1 The demanded in coin Of his m .@'
tabIisb ,he republics interested desired to es.
Viii. -, e"a coinage OF the internatona, ao,tar
sion h me ran Conference was in se.
raised question NJ she re delegates Of his country
be OF gold or silver. 1t is now nroe eTln should
silver coin Of about the value OF the M ,ras
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THE CALLS CALENDAR.
J january, 1891.
SATURDAY.
NOTICE.

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REPRESENTATIONS RATEs.

p. DAILY CALL tiucludlng Sundays, 81 per year by
mall postpaid. Is cents per week, 65 cents per
calendar month through carriers. DAILY CALL,
five copies. three months, SIS %. SUNDAY CALL
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CALL and w EEKLY CALL, 81 so per year, post
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Charged with Burglary.

W. C. Smith broke into a saloon on Golden
Gate avenue and Jones street on Thursday
night and was arrested by Officer Jaynes on
Mission street soon afterward on charge
OF burglary. Smith had big revolver, for
carrying which he was also charged.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-03

The following articles of incorporation
have been fled in the County Clerks office
Danish Hall Association: Directors-VIus
Hartmann, n. j. Nelson, H. z. kofod, f. C. Han.
sen, e. Erickson, j. Moller and James Madison
OF San Francisco. Capital stock $780, 600. OF
which $4,000 has been subscribed.
Shalnwald. Buckbee g. Co.: Directors-Her-
man Shainwald, S. c. Buckbee, H. z. SonnIag,
EE55aanelsco. Capital stock $4,000, OF which
$1,000 has been subscribed
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Albert Greff was arrested yesterday on
the complaint Of William Mansfield, who
lives at Sixteenth and Harrison streets
He is accused of grand larceny, Mansfield
charging that he stole $50 from his pocket
at an early hour yesterday morning.
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Total. ,464 % $7,5O1,o5l I
SHAPING THEIR POLICY.

The Newly Elected Board of Supervisors
at Work.
The newly elected Board of Supervisors
held caucus Yesterday afternoon at the
rooms Of the State Central Committee, on
California street. to decide upon the appoint
ments for the ensuing two years. There
was full attendance of members, but the
proceedings were conducted with the utmost
secrecy. 1t is known, however, that definite
action was decided upon and number of
appointments made. They will meet again
IN low
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The City and County Attorney reported
to the Health and Police Committee of the
Board of Supervisors yesterday that A. w.
Won Schmidt's title to Shag Rock is good.
The committee then adjourned sine die.
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COLLECTIONS ON IMPORTS.

A Comparative Statement of the Receipts
for Two Years.
The following table shows the collections
at the Custom-house on imports arriving at
this nnrL durino the years 1859 and 1890:
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AUtTION SALES TODAY.

FuRNrruEE-By f. 5. Spear j Co., at 81 Suffer
= al 10 o'clock.
= pUnNr rr RE-By R, II. Fletcher, at $50 Folsom
S.. at ! o'clock.
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CoUeHs and colds are dangerous intruders Expel
them with PARKER's GINGER ToNIC.
PARKERs HAIR BAIsAM aids the hair growth.
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aDMIIIED TO fRAcTIcE.- Willis Guy Wttter
was yesterday admitted to practice In The IIn,,aa
S 81 Circuit Court. He was recently appoIn,ed
District Of California. 'oituerh
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FOR LETTERS OF ADMTNIsTp
Schwartz has peitIoned for ,e,rara ~ JACOB
With ia u vIn me estate of Conrad SchWardf
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ANGosruEA Bitters indorsed by physicians and
chemists for purity and whoesomeness. DIR. j. q.
ID. Siegert a. Sons, sole manufacturers
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1t is understood that when L. P. O,Con-
nor returns to the other side he will esteh-
llsh weekly newspaper in London, pos
sibly Sunday one. '0'-
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XyilI,on, I We Ehs WILL-The will OF the late
The esiate 1. haney has been filed for probate
widow snS % Valued al s10 600 and is Jeff TO The
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CHURCH NOTICES.

BEEcHAM's PILLS act like magic on a weak stomach
EXTRA rnince pies. SWANS. als suffer street.
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Visit Battle Of Gettysburg, Market and Tenth.
oLYMf1AN Skating Rink; Mechanics; Pavilion

c. ~ RECOVER RoYALTY.-Tbe Hazeltop Boiler
lion WY mas sued 10 recover from the Pacitc
-'on works $1,000 as royalty on certain patents
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If YOU decid,

IL you decide
To take Hoods Sarsaparilla
DO not buy any substitute.
Get only Hoods.
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pUnIIcATION OFFICE:

THE MORNING CALL
IS "A larger ciTcula ton than any other
6sl,e per published IN san. Francisco.
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MEETING NorICEs-CoNT1NUEp.


GO The annual Meeting of the Cali
49, fofnia Society FOR the Prevention of Cruelty
20 Children will be held at the society's ONCE, 604
Merchant ST., at P. NJ. WEpN ESDAY, January a.
1891. for the election OF Board of Trustees and
twenty Nlce-PresidentS and for the transaction OF
such other business may properly brought be-
fore it. Iia1 14tl CHAS. b. HoLBRooK, See.
- Notice Office of the Ca ifornia
EE-S Paper Company, December %, 1890 Notice
is hereby gwen to all whom it may concern, that
the ann meeting of the stockholders of the Cali
fornia Paper Company, corporation organized
OF the State of California, will be held at the
office of the corporation, in the building, 7O2
Montgomery St., in the city and county of
San francisco, State of California, TUESDAY,
the lSth day of January, 1891, at 80 O'Clock NJ,
The election of Directors for the ensuing and
to be transacted, will come before the meeting. BY
order of - a.. EeDEhl " DSoN,
WILLIAM T. JOHNSON,
24tdl Secretary of the California Paper Company
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- JEST EASY AND SAVE MONEY, AS WEHAVE
II trousers of the latest designs aud styles 81
made by the best merchant tailors for So to $40
ORIGINAL MISFIT CLOTHING PARLORS cor
Post aud Dupont SITS.
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Like San Francisco, Chicago desires a new
posioflice, the condition of the present building
being pronounced supremacy dIsgraceful," and
Philadelphia wants ian appropriation for new
mint. 1he Philadephans fear that unless their
congressman redouole their efforts tile bill, which
names 100000 as the maximum amount
which may be expen ded, Will fail ultimately re-
sultlng III the Mint being removed TO Washing
ton, where many believe it should be located
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MONEY To LOAN

ON 2ND MORTGAGE OR NOTES: ON 1ST
" mortgage W. J. L. ISAACS All Q'Farrel. ocStt
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PARTIES THAT ARE GOING HoUSEK EEPiNif
will find IL 10 their advantage call aid see my
prices In furniture, carpets, folding beds, stoves
and honse-furnishing goods; cash payments
country orders solicited. All goods are speeiaiies
ARoNSoN'S, 1910 and 1872 Stockton st, open TIL.
q
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MAN OF LIMITED MEANS CAN DRESS AS:
w well as the millionaire by purchasing mer-
chant tabernacle nobby sack suit for SIS. made by
a merchant tailor for $50. ORIGINAL MlSFIT
CLOTHING PARLORS cor Post and Dunonu sts