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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

have time TO think. It's going to be not
fight, and it'll be either ne or 0'DonneI
yes, it's fact. Pm convinced it's either
Easton or O'Donnell That's the condition
the taxpayers have got to face.
''Pll make strong fight, and think Phi
get there. but it won't do for me to talk too
much now.
"You see l like to get off with my type
writer and think il all out first. After din
ner is best. Then / 90 into the next room
with the typewriter and l walk the floor.
''PVe got good library at home. See,
here's book on the cost of all waterways.
just happened to have ii down here. But
that's Just to show you how I'm prepared
to post I'D on these things.
"I'Il be ready for them, when ! get out
there, and I'll know what Pm about when
the time comes.
IF l don't get elected-well, that's my
misfortune; can stand it.
"They think Easton Is going out there TO
do this and that and do whole lot, but I'll
fool them.
eff Eastou goes to the City Hall he Il
just lay low and hold back.
"Now it's all rot for man TO say he'll do
this and do that when ne gets elected. Just
let him wait till he gets there. then he'll
ma out IS very QIHet6nb lIOH HHat He
thought it was.
you will makesome campaign speeches."
was asked.
"Oh, of course; but l won't begin that
until after Saturday night.
There's no use, anyway, in man
saying lie fayors street extension, or a
sewer system. or the paving Of streets. OF
anything like that.
Il don't believe a single local issue will
cut any figure In the municipal campaign.
1t will all be fought out on big issues, you
can rely on that.
"a good many people think it's big
thing to be Mayor, but it's little more than
| an honorary position. He hasn't much
| power after all.
But I'm posted on all these things, and
! IL people think they'll catch Easton nap
ping on any of the questions of the day
they'll be nightly mistaken-I can tell you
that
Now there's the Commission of Public
Works and the sewer system and all that !;
but it's just as tell you, there's no use
talking about those things now.
Pm in favor Of new city charter, too,
but the Mayor can't write the charter and
get 1t adopted. So it is with the Commits
sion of Public WOrks-three good men
ought to have charge of such duties-but
that is matter for the new charter TO pro-
vide for. 1t would hardly be left in the
power of the Supervisors.
Now you see how il is; there's no use Of
me talking now, it's too soon. Later on
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05


tunate as to be elected l should endeavor
to inaugurate some very radical reforms"
There can be no question regarding one
thing, and that is the necessity for the
Mayor OF this city TO look cut for dishonest
con tractors and eXtravagant officials. 1t is
his duty to act aggressively and reasonably,
and he should keep an eye out for all the
departments.
THE little leaks have caused more trouble
than the big jobs, aud continuous vigilance
Is necessary TO keep them closed.
1t seems to have been the prevailing Idea
that work which would not have been ac-
cepted by any private individual IN the
city was good enough for the corporation.
Contractors have forced upon the county
materials that were simply unfit for use.
This should be stopped, and it is within the
power Of the Mayor TO do so.
"Of course IL will require constant watch
fulness and lots of hard work. but that must
be regarded as one of the burdens Of the
Office
Unless a man can afford to give up his
entire time and work night and day he might
IS well make up his mind that he is not the
man for the place.
$50 far as | am concerned / have made
up my mind that il am elected will give
all my energies and intelligence to the dis
charge of the duties of the Office.
II have had some little experience In
municipal affairs and think l have clear
idea Of what is needed most.
1.-THE ideas | have gwen are In outline
only. but my record is before the people and
they can best judge for themselves of my
fitness or unfIness.
"What the verdict will be OF course Ii II
impossible for any one to say at present
but am of the belief that the entire Non
Partisan ticket will be elected. 1t Is,
think-aside from myself, of whom / dc
not speak-the best ever nominated ia this
city. ana will appeal to the judgment OF al
right thinking people In the community.
Il have never realized until now how
strong is the feeling against bossism, and
hear on every side such words Of encourage
ment that | really do not see how we can
lose. When the returns are In am sure
we will find that tie people are with Us from
one end of the city to the other.
IF such does not prove true L shall be the
woTs. mistaken man in the community"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

is good sewer system, but under our pres
ent mode of conducting affairs do not see
that very much can be done. Tie city
needs new charter, and until 1t is obtained
ID is hard to see how the sewer system can
be extended and improved.
"In the past the money which has been
appropriated for building sewers has been
thrown away.
Greedy and dishonest contractors have
filed their pockets while the city has suf-
fared.
"Sewers have been constructed up hill
and down without regard TO an outlet. and
In many instances they have no connection
at either end.
'The truth of the matter is that we have
no sewer system worthy of the name, but
there is no reason why the few We have
should not be kept clean.
"Choked up as they are with filth from
one years end TO another they are a
standing menace TO the health of our people,
and the matter should be dealt with firmly
and vigorously"
"What about the Fire Department." was
asked.
"Well. there can be but one opinion on
that subject, according TO my way Of think
| ing. Better equipment and a full-paid force
is what we need, and un til that is done the
city will stand in constant danger of a
| great confagratop.
"The parks and squares should be liber-
| ally provided for out of the public treasury,
| but what is needed most is economy. Ever
| since this has been a city of any conse-
quenee the public funds have been squan-
| dered in every direction, and II does seem to
me that this is where the Mayor should
| begin.
"He can be and should be the watch
| dog of the treasury. and in dealing with
| officers who are inclined to deal out money
right and left he should be aggressively
| active and vigllant.
"He should make 1t his personal business
to see to it that no bills are paid which are
not honest and right, and he should put a
stop TO bad work on the part Of contractors
1.-THE great trouble. it seems to me, has
been that most of our Mayors have failed 10
realize that the county affairs can be con-
Quoted on the same business line principles
| that are involved in mans private affairs,
and unfortunately it seems in too many in
| stances to have been regarded as legitimate
| to take money from the city with both
| hands.
"You may say for me now that / am In
| this fight TO stay.
IF Sullivan and Dryer had acted fairly
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
BELIEVES IN ECONOMY
Levi r. Ebert, the Non-Partisan
Candidate, Wants Progress,
Not Extravaganza.

The youngest candidate for Mayor Is l..
r. Ebert, who has already served twot terms
in the Board of Supervisors, and who is one
of the best-informed men in the city on
municipal affairs. He has paid close atten-
ton to the financial question, and under us
administration as chairman of the FINANCE
Committee great savings have been accom-
plished.
Said be yesterday: You may say Tor me
that as a young man 1 am heartily in favor
of progress, and believe liberal sppropria-
lions should be made for parks, streets and
sewers. but there shonld be no bonds Is
sued. The entire expense could be met
with a nominal rate of taxation and Without
mourning large Indebtedness.
Another thing is that firmly believe IN
the construction and maintenance OF sub
stantal and modern sehoolhouses. This
has already been be gun and should be con-
tinned.
"In connection with this it is my firm be-
lief that physical culture should be taught
in all cur schools. a start bas already been
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
A BIG C0URSING EVENT.
A Forty Eight Dog stake VIII Be Rul
on Sunday.

The largest entry OF dogs that has ever
been represented in this State was that
made last evening ut the drawing Of the
McDade stake, which will be run of st
Ocean View Park on Sunday next:
Oakland Maid VS.. Governor. Judge Morrow
VS.. Matte, Lookout vs.. Nellie Dixon, Queen OF
Hearts VS.. VIM. O'Brlen. Jennie q VS.. Sir John.
Richard r vs.. Maid Valley. Swede vs.. Lily
Hines, Dolly Warden vs. Tempest, Pennyroyal
VS.. Lily w, Depend On Me vs.. Glenfarren,
Molie Fl VS.. Dan OConnel Nellie Gray VS..
McDade, Plumas VS.. QHickstep, Teresa Fair ys.
SpOt Mountain Maid VS.. Garryowen. Fairy VS..
Colonel. Speculation vs.. Queen, Joe VS.. Molis
RELY, Master McGrath VS.. Mission Star, Maude
Miller VS.. Lady FTeeStone, Pride OF the Village
VS.. Dexter. Biue joe VS.. John Morrisey, Romeo
VS.. Examiner, John VS.. Spring.
John Grace Sr. will judge aud John
Caravan will handle the slips
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
The Grand Army Reception.

George FL. Thomas Post No. 2 of the
Grand Army of the Republic and repre-
sentatiyes from other posts met last night
al 800 Post street for the purpose of tender
ing reception to X. A. Warfield, recently
chosen vice-cOmmander-in in chief of the or
gapiZation. and without any action being
taken in relation to the matter 90 adjourn
Dent was taken until this evening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
AMATEUR ATHLETICS.
Olympic Boys Who Won Honors 10 Port.
land -Long-Distance Medals.

OIympIc BOYS W no W on HOnOrs 10 POrts
Iand-Long-Distance Medals.
W. Toomey and r. j. Hancock Of the
Olympic Club participated in the Multi
nomah Athletic Club games held at Port
land, Or, ON the 1st inst. Toomey won the
mile race by covering the distance 10 min.
! Sec. and Hancock took first prize in the
high jump by clearing 5 feet j inch. He
also won second prize in the 100-yard dash.
The Berkeley University field day will ba
held on the 10Th inst
The successful athletes who had con.
tested in the Olympic Club games of May
last can have their medals by application to
the secretary of the olympic Club
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
NO MORE TRANSFER TICKETS.

The Union street Cable Lines New Sys-
tenn.
Last Monday the passengers on the Union
street line were surprised when they reached
Hyde street to be informed by the conductor
of the car that s'the company don't issue
any more transfers at this point"
Such is the fact. but instead of transfers
the company has stationed man in con-
ductor's uniform at the intersection of
Union and HYDE streets. whose duty II is to
/, transfer passengers from the Union line to
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

Palo Alto Lodge. Knights and Ladies OF
Honor. will give an entertainment Of song.
mirth and dancing at Foresters' Hall. 1O2
OFarrell street, this evening.
The eighteenth annual ball of the County
Monaghan Social aud Benevolent Club viii
take place at Odd Fellows Hall this even
ing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

when the campaign opens I'll give you an
interview. but | haven't got anything 10
say now"
Then the interview ended.
"Mr. Easton does not like to talk to news
paper men," said one of his Oldest friends
when approached, "bnt he is all right"
Then he went on to explain how Easton
came here when only six years old, and bow
he received all his early training aud edu-
cation in this city.
''Ile was born on the Island OF Nam
tuckei," said he, "and is OF old Scotch
American stock.
When he was IS years old, after gradu-
atiDg from the High School. be learned his
first lesson in practical business in a real
estate Office
He has been in that and In the mining
business ever since"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

In the primaries there would have been no
kick and the party would have been united
to-day.
"Instead OF this they had repeaters and
suffers in every district in the city, and by
actual force OF fraud usurped the rights Of
the voters.
"Under the circumstances is Il natural
that we are going to quietly submit aud
allow them to run over us as they please?
II should say not; and IL they think they
can win by such methods just let them 90
ahead.
I'VE will make IL very warm for them be-
fore this thing Is over, and they will wish
they had acted honestly.
There is no reason why Sullivan should
have tax en- the course he has.
THE only explanation l can see for his
actions 10 that ne has been badly advised"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
OPPOSED TO BOSSES.
G. G. O'Donnell Tells Why He
Thinks He Will Be Elected
Next Month.

The most self.confdent among all the can
didates for election is doubtless DR.. C. G..
ODonnell.
Everybody in San Francisco, and for that
matter everybody in California, knows Of
DR.. O'Donnell.
He started out to be an aspirant for polit-
ical honors 10 1869 when Tim McCarty beat
him for the State SenatOrship in the Ninth
District, and he has kept his name before the
public ever since independently.
DR.. O'Donnell has run for Governor, Cor
oner and for Mayor.
1t is the latter office he seeks this year for
the third time.
The only time he was ever elected was
when the people of San Francisco made him
Coroner in 1884.
When CALL man called on DR.. O'Don-
nell yesterday to talk about the political
outlook with him he significantly referred
TO the fact that ne is third-time winner.
81 always win my battles after two unsuc-
cessful efforts" he commenced.
II was elected Coroner after valnly striv-
ing for that Office for two previous cam
paigns, and this being the third time am a
candidate for the mayoralty you may put
me down as sure winner"
Talking 10 DIR. OD0nneIl about Dolltlcs IS
an intellectual treat.
He amuses and interests one at the same
time.
There is no mistaking his opinions or ut
terances.
But there is only one subject that he will
discuss and that is himself and his chances
for election.
According to his saying there is abso-
lutely only one man on any of the tickets
worth mentioning and that is c. G. ODon-
nell, first and last and all the time.
The Presidential question does not cut any
figure with him at all.
at does not make any difference who gets
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

oHOUu OcCcTUs-
the Board of Election Commissioners. 1t
seems TO me that that board makes mis-
take in waiting till the election is almost at
hand before proceeding with the work OF
choosing registration and election officers.
"a fair and honest election is the real
source OF good government, and IL the board
would, from month to month, in the inter-
val between elections, give the necessary
time to the matter, ii would be possible to
have lists Of citizens OF good repute ready
for appointment at the opening of the cam
paign. The present method of doing things
up 10 a hurry leads to the selection OF In
ferior material.
because / have not alluded TO many
matters such as granting OF franchises, the
regulation of corporations, and so on. it
must not be taken that shall be, IL elected,
neglectful of the interests Of the city in eny
direction.
"The people have had generally too many
promises and too little performance.
''If elected, | will not treat my party
pledges as a dead letter, but as obligations
binding in honor.
II fully appreciate the responsibility and
the dignity of the Office. and If elected
would try to repay my party for the high
honor 1t would confer upon me. and also
requite the confidence reposed In me by the
citizens Of this city by q Jealous and con-
scientious performance of nv official duties.
II am strrnuously opposed to the present
system Of street extensions, believing that
the burden imposed on prOperty-holders IS
unjust and should be put stop to at once.
Il need only quote the Democratic plat
form as my belief. 1t reads like this:
Inc existing law relating to the opening and
extension OF streets 10 this city has proved 10 be
linpfac.leable, Ubiquitous, unjust ana extremely
expensive to property-holders. giving as IL does
muittudes OF opportunities for extravagant out
| lays Tor commissioners expenses and also par
| TALLY, unfairness aud even CORRUPTION in the
assessment oil damages and levying assessments
we, therefore. while fayoring all necessary I'm
proVemtnts, are unalteTabiy opposed 10 the law
| as IL now stands and pledge our candidates for
| the Lgisiature 10 repeal said law. We also
pledge our candidates for Mayor aud Supervisors
10 assist 10 the best OF Their ability In carrying
OIL the spirit OF this resolution ana 10 puIiifying
as lar as possible existing unjust and excessive
| assessments.
Those are my sentiments and upon them
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
ECHOES FROM WEST END.

Before 1898 issues from the womb OF
morning" and the merciless hand of
Time drops the midnight curtain upon
departed 1892; before the hopes and fears
of the New Year drown in the sea of
Oblivion the tears of disappointment of
the past with the few joys that unful-
filled hope" permitted. Echoes will men,
tion that West End held her place In all
the progress made In or around San AN
tonic during the year. while the Cold
Storage and Manufacturing Co.. great
enterprise to Southwest Texas as well as
TO San Antonio, and few handsome
edifices, show OF the progress of the city.
Our suburb can point to many good sub
stantial new dwellings: our waterworks
were extended and the foundation is laid
for further progress In many things in the
near future.
If our next Legislature, will, as 1t seems
now, adopt the salary instead of the fee
system for our officers IL will disturb no
one at West End, that has only voters,
but not officers or Office seekers.
Now we must yet mention that an in
crease of West End can be reported at the
Carter home, where little daughter
made recen mt arrival.
DR.. Durrett Informs us that having
secured all the water he wants he will
now get the wind to utilize it, His arte-
sian well Is over 300 feet deep, and after
he bored about IS feet into the sandstone
he struck the great underground reser
voirs. The water does not quite reach
the surface, but when found itimmediate-
" rose over 200 feet in his well.
Now. IL Echoes" greet you anew,
Let them be better than in '92.
A soft thing in real estate we see,
For the first day in '93;
A year. that we hope will find
Many blessings for mankind.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
The First Out.

nouncement of Captain Phil. ShardeIn,
as candidate for the office of mayor, at
the comming city election, February 18th,
1893. Captain Shardein has made a good
record of about eighteen years, as chief
OF police of this city, Captain Shardein
has large personal following that
makes him strong candidate. "The
early bird catches the worm" usually,
and the other aspirants, will get left, If
they procrastinate much longer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
New Books.

The enterprising firm of printers and
Of Chicago, have sent to the LIGHT office
the following new books: "a Lucky Mis-
hay" by Fred Witrock; 1.-THE Story of
Clouds Mills" by John w. Clampitt;
THE Play of Fate" by Herman b Jurs-
tein; The American Siberia" by j. C.
POWELL "a Young Girls. Love-" by
Madam z Caro-. These books are print
ed on good tint book paper, large, clear
Aype, and handsomely illustrated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
sssORT sToPs.
Noat the People are}saying.

WQat the PEOPLE arc}tsaytng.
Houston, Is At preseS e most -four,
ishing city iorits size state, and II
its growth continues bioNair TO rival, ii
not distance even Dallat and San An
tonic.
The city OF Houston furnishes an object
lesson to our citizens and taxpayers. 1T
became banlSrupt concern in conse-
QueDce of an extrayagant issue OF bonds,
mismaGagemept and political rascality.
Compelled to pay large interest debt
annually, without prospect OF relief eK-
ceDt In the growth of the city, the people
OF Houston heroieally kept their public
expenditures within their means until
now the mayor in his late message makes
a showing that deserves to be carefully
studied by our taxpayers.
The road that Houston travelled years
ago, and reached the end by bankruptcy,
has been the one over which our city has
been jOstled for the past eight years, but
for our good fortune we TOO would have
reached the same fermentation. The
time has come to call halt, before we
reach the bitter experience of Houston.
Mayor Brown OF Houston shows that
during the year the city has paid out for
running expenses slS9,094 AZ, for schools
and bond interest $50 arc, 81 total an
nual expenditure of S269, Alb, compare
this with the sum shown as expended by
our city for running expenses, exclusive
for schools, and public improvements. for
the year 81, s25S, 1875 so, while our total ex-
pendtures reached the magnificent sum
of 81 9S6, 642 ,06, of course we are the big
gest city In the state. but what did we
get for our money?
The Houston mayor recommends for the
ensuing year budget amounting to a
total of $1,000. If there is no mistake in
these figures, IL looks too small. The po-
lice department., which should be as ex-
pen sive as ours, is put down at $4,000;
the official salaries, which should be the
same as ours, $4,000. Our police depart
ment. for the year '91-'92 is put down at
S47, 71s Sc; our salaries of officers. S69,-
28461. and this does not include the army
incredible that there should be such a
wide difference between two cities Of al
mostequal population and necessities.
In the badget. Houston's fire depart
nient is given $4,000 fbr the coming year.
and it is pronounced the best in the state;
our paid fire department cost ms last year,
$50, 1907. How much it will cost us this
year remains to be told.
The feature Of Mayor Brownies mes
sage that attracts particular attention is
his recommendation that the city own
its water works and electric light plant.
The amount expended each year more
than would pay interest and sinking fund
on bonds to build such plants. If this
recommendation applies to Houston how
much greater will itapply TO our city.
Houston has sewer system which we
cannot boast of, and its street improve
ments have been extensive. But compar-
isons are odious. Let US face The fact that
that our city government has grown.
under ring rule 10 be an expensive, ex-
benefit of the ringsters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
His Tongue Causeri Trouble.

Branch l.. Smith was arrested last
evening for making threats, on affidavit
10 that effect having been sworn cut by
Charles Woods. II seems that Woods
badly injured Smith IN combat some
against Woods. in order 20 get even They
reside on the HelOtes, both being ranch
men. Smith az once gave bond.'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
New Year,s Sermon.

Rev. d. Hanson, OF San Francisco, will
preach New Years sermon tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock in the First Presby-
terrain church.
Mr.. Irwin came in on the train last
evening and will supply the pulpit of the
First church during the month of jan
uary,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31

Sto--BiG ovERCOAT sALE--Sfo.
Positively the last month I'm bust.
ness. Our Dig sale of ten dollar over
coats, this week only. l231tf
MISFIT CLOTHING PARLOR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
GLovEs.

Now Is the time to buy your gloves
OF the best makes we handle Fisk'e
Clark & Flags, Deuts' and other good
makes. III. HARMS,
II 10 12t '2l5 Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-31
A PoINrER

You can get the very best under
wear at very low prices at the old
stand Of Young & Arnold, 242 Conn
merce street. ii 29tf