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a LAW Unto ITSELF.

a State law says that "no discrimination
in charges or facilities for transportation
shall bs made by any railroad or other
TRANSPORTATION company between places or
persons" The intent Of this law was to
give every maa in business an even chance
with every other man, SO far as freight
charges are concerned. The Southern
Pacific COMPANY have, however, law of
their own which materially conflicts with
the State law. The law Of the Southern
Pacific is TO charge all the traffic will bear.
Thus we see that they charge twice as much
for service performed for one man as for
o ike service performed for another. The
main object appears TO have been to get out
of freight all the profit there was in the pro-
duction of the article. The table OF Traffic
Manager Leeds in Saturdays CALL will
prove interesting reading. 1t explains the
mystery Of mule teams hauling freight on
roads parallel to the roads Of the Southern
Pacific. The managers Of that road say
that they cannot reduce rates without
making a corresponding reduction in the
wages of employees, but seem oblivious to
the fact that their excessive rates gre de-
pTiying cur people OF all the advantages Of
the improvements in methods of transporta-
ton which have been made in the last half
century. The old mule team comFetes with
the Southern Pacific.
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CHICAGO's WAY.

1t is much to be hoped that Chicago will
improve its methods of mOney-making be-
fore the Worlds Fair opens. At the late
Democratic convention there was good
deal of brigaDdage, but it was our own peo-
pie mostly who suffered at the fair next
year there will be people from all parts of
the world and il any tricks are played upon
them they will cry out much louder than
Americans. who ar used to such things.
especially the portion OF them who have
lived much abroad. The national Demo-
cratic convention appears to have been a
silent partner to these practices. The COM
mittee issued tickets Of admission in excess
of the number who could be accommodate ed,
bnt in the absence Of proof it would be I'M
just TO the committee TO assume that they
prOfited by the fraud. But the Chicago
committee which got 1900 of these tickets
was much surprised to find that other peo-
pie were selling tickets at cut rates. We
presume the Chicago ticket operators would
excuse their action on the ground that it is
the motto Of the city to "get there"
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THE THIRD PARTY.

From this date on until the very eve Of
the election Democratic papers will give
glowing accounts Of third party proceed
ings. Tie object in creating this third
party is not hard to find. About the only
hope Of elecJing Grover Cleveland lies in
this direction. No Democrat supposes that
Mr.. Cleveland can carry a State west
of New York with the possible ex-
cepti0n of Montana. But a third party
may with Democratic support carry three
or four States in that section. The election
Of President in such event would go to the
House, where the vote is taken by States
AS the Democrats have majority Of States
in the present House the election Of the
Democratic ticket, if there should be no
choice by the people, is assured Republi-
cans should bear this fact in mind. Either
Benjamin Harrison or Grover Cleveland
will in the absence Of death or disability be
the next President of the United States.
the choice lies between the two tickets as
entirely as if there was a constitutional
prohibition against third party ticket. A
good many Republicans will admit that
there are good points in the third party
platform, but.at the present time the only
result that could follow third party or
ganization would be the election of Mr..
Cleveland by the House.
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WHAT NAY BE EXPECTED.

It has Leen suspected for some time past
that Governor Markham intended To ind an
excuse for converting tie Legislature Of
California IN extra session. ItaVpears now
as il the scheme was being prepared with
some skill, for we notice thar the Attorney
General and several members of the Legs
latuTe are in favor Of the project The men
who constituted the last Legislature. in the
opinion Of The CALL. should not be trusted
TO tamper with our laws again, Tor when
they we're in session it was proved conclu-
siyeiy that a majority Of the members be-
trayed their constituents in various possible
ways. Our citizens will require better argu-
ments for calling together such body Of
miscreants as assembled at Sacramento
during the last session than their own to
convince Us Of the necessity for trusting the
same men sgaiu. They emaseUlated the
Australian ballot system with the expecta-
ton Of destroying its usefulness. but happily
enough good features were left to enable
lie people to rid themselves Of a set Of
bnayish legislators if they see fit TO exer-
else their privilege. The scheme is now 10
call together one Of the worst bodies Cf men
which ever assembled ia a legislative
capacity at Sacramento, apparently in order
TO fasten upon the people, before they lose
their power, more odious laws a ma
] Tity Of the members Of the last Legis-
latuIP were devoted to the interest of
cur railroad oppTessors, and could be
depended upon to render whatever services
should be demanded from them. They did
refuse to provide for enforcing the collec-
ton Of taxes long since due by the COM
pany. What else, we shall be asked, could
De expected from men who were sent to the
Legislature to return Mr.. Stanford 10 the
United States Senate? The Republican
party cannot very well justify the calling
together again body Of men who betrayed
it SO CutTageouSly. But what care a few
persons who work for Stanford & Co.?
Indeed, The CALL believes our railroad
managers would like to have the Republican
party 60 to the wall as soon as they have
got what work they can from men they
placed in Office, the Ike Of whom it never
expects 10 see again assemb led In a legisla-
tive capacity at Sacramento. Our railroad
managers have an immense debt fastened
upon the companies which they represent,
which they are trying 70 have extended,
which means that they never intend TO pay
II. What IS more natural than to en-
gage in an effort to defeat the election Of a
candidate for the Presidency whose nOmi-
nation they tried in every possible way to
defeat, who they realize is not in favor Of
wrongs which they contemplate against the
pubiic2
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE
RAILROADS.

Surely. when an influential journal like
the Chicago Tribune advocates the fore
closure of the claims of the United States
Government upon the Union and Central
Pacific railroads, it is indicative that prog
ress is being made which will ultimately
emancipate the people from their present
enslavement to the managers of those cor
poratOnS. If a vote could be taken upon
the question as to what should be done with
the Union and Central Pacific railroads,
ninety-nine one-hundredths of our entire
population would in ali probability favor
the plan proposed by the Chicago Tribune.
The article to which reference is made reads
as follows:
FORECLosE THE PACIFIC RAILROAD MORT
CAGES.
Tie House Committee on Pacific Railroads has
under consideration refundng bill, but 1t Is
not likely that il Will get through with 1t In time
10 report II during the present session. Nor has
the committee decided yet whether it IS IN favor
of refundlug or foreclosure. The wise thing for
It 10 do is TO drop lie bill II has before H. which
provides for The eXlnguishment OF the U MON
Pacific debt in so years aud OF that OF the Cen
trail Pacific IN rs, the former to pay interest at
per cent aud the latter al .. Even such terms as
these, IL appears, do not satisfy The cormorants
who run these roads The Central Pacific thinks
it should not pay more than y per cent interest,
and the Union Pacific does not think 1t should
be called on to pay more than the other.
The committee should have no chickering's or
dealings OF any kind with these roads. It should
not ask them what they are willing TO do II
they make promises 1t will be only to break
them. II they secure further fayOrS from Gov
eminent they have cheated. il Will be only TO
abuse them. Neither the committee nor Con-
greSs should waste any more time, but should
DTRDara and mass The necessary legislation for
the foreclosure Of the mortgages. In that way
something VIII be secured A POstponement OF
the matter for half o. three quarters OF century
would end in the Government getting nothing
What should be done is to foreeose aud then
lease the roads on moderate terms 10 responsible
parties vino viii bind themselves TO charge only
fair rates for freight and passengers. Proceed.
ings should also be begun 10 recover The sums
which should have been paid over to the Govern
ment as interest, but which have been used for
the construction Of branch lines which The men
who control the Pacific roads say they Will keep
and operate for tieiT Own benefit II the main
liue is taken from them. The courts should be
called en- to adiudioate that matter
Ii is waste OF time TO discuss a refundlng
bill. II 1t is satisfactory TO the railroads, that IS
evidence that Il is a fraud on the Government
and thar il contains some clause or provision by
which the United States will lose what rights II
has left Tie only way to readjusJ the relations
between the Government and the roads is Tor
the former to foleclOse. 1t has played the part
OF a tendeT-hearted and gullIble creditor long
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AN INDICATION.

The Southern Pacific Railroad Company
lad entire control of the delegates who
claimed to represent the inhabitants OF Cali
fornia at the Republican national conven-
ton four years ago, and it was significant
that they we're strongly opposed to the
nomination of General Harrison. 1t was
generally supposed. and we presume the
managers Of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company. believed they had control Of the
delegates who went to Minneapolis a short
time since TO nominate a Republican candi-
date, but they failed in their calculations,
but nevertheless the representatives OF that
company strOve by every possible means to
encompass the defeat of General Harrison.
The explanation OF this circumstance is that
General Harrison has not been susceptible
to the influences Of the Southern Pacific
lobby at Washington. hence they do not
wish to have him reelected to the Presi-
dency
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NOT A TARIFF TINKER.

Governor Pennoyer of Oregon says that
Clevelahd is tariff tinker rather than tar
If Teformer. The Oregon Governor thinks
that there can be no effective reductions of
duties without supplying the bulk Of the
needed revenue from some other source.
The conclusion is forced upon Us that Gov
ernor PenDOyer has spoken without due
reflection. Nothing is more easy than to get
the entire revenues the Government needs
from duties on foreign products. One hun
died millions can be obtained by tax on
tea. another hundred millions by tax on
coffee and a third hundred by tax on
sugar. More than one hundred millions can
be obtained by tax on whisky and tobacco.
There remains the articles the Mckinley
tariff has placed upon the free list, from
which a large revenue can be derived Il
IS true that tax on tea. coffee and sugar
would be equivalent to direct tax on the
people Such tax would cause rise in
the prices of those three articles equivalent
to the amount Of the duties. There would
be no home competition to cut down foreign
prices Under a tariff for revenue only the
duties on articles that come in competition
with home industries would be very light.
Revenue enough could be obtained BIZ a
steep tax on tea, coffee and sugar
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SEVEN PINES CIRCLE.
Ladies' OF the G. A. r., Celebrate Their
Slxth AppIversarY.

Ladies or the u. A. k, Celebrate iheiF
Sixth Anniversary.
On Friday night Seven Pines Circle No. 8,
Ladies of the G. A. r.. celebrated their
sixth anniversary as their headquarters, 102
O'Farrell street. After enjoying splendid
musical and literary programme, the COM
pany was ushered into the banquet-room,
where, after full justice had been done the
table delicacieS, speeches Of congratulation
and encouragement were INDUCED in by the
leading members of the circle.
One Of the most interesting Of the adj
dresses was tina: of Mrs. E. b. Griffith. past
president, who entered briefly into the
history of the organization from its lncep-
tion up to the present time.
son the oath of June, 1856" she said, "a
little band of women met together in this
city, within whose hearts was tender feel
ing of affe ction for the veterans who had
loved, fought for and carried the dear old
stars and stripes to victory. Theirs was
the affection of kindred, for they were the
mothers. wives, sisters and daughters OF
veterans.
son that day they organized they LOYAL
Ladies League, subject to the direction of the
Department If New Jersey, from which
received their charter, taking for their name
Seven Pines League, No. 3. Nos. l and
ramentO The first meetings of the league
were held in small hall on Larkin street,
aud soon after in ForesterS' Hall on Eddy
street. There was spirit Of life and
energy among the members of this little
band; the work prOspered, the membership
increased and new quarters had to be looked
for.
'In November 1885, the first national con-
vention of the order was held in Chicago,
and thereafter it became known as the
Ladies of The Grand Army, the subordinate
divisions being designated as clrcles-so
Seven Pines League became Seven Pines
Circle.
During the first year of its usefulness the
disbursements of the circle were 1928. %.
Each year since then the work has in
creased, and last year the relief work
amounted to $l655 50. making total dis
bursement OF S4263 A since the OrganiZa-
ton of the circle. This does not include
the many donations of provisions, the value
of the boxes sent to the Soldiers Home or
the large amount of clothing which has
been furnished.
Nor is the work of the order alone that
of charity. perpetuates and keeps sacred
Memorial day in the true spirit of love for
the dead and loyalty to the living, and also
watches the public schools TO see that the
children are properly taught the history of
the nation and to love and honor its flag.
This work has been taken up by other loyal
hearts and hands, and now the flag floats
above every schaOlhOuse"
The speaker closed her address with
burst OF patriotism that awakened all the
enthusiasm Of the members and called forth
rounds OF applause.
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WHY II?

The purchase Of an additional piece of
railroad is announced as having been ac-
compished in Oregon by the managers Of
the Central and Southern Pacific railroads,
costing, in addition to the mortgages. some
three hundred thousand dollars. All our
monOpolists will have to DO is to place an
additional mortgage upon the property and
then raise freights and fares So as 10 produce
a good income over and above all costs, and
then call upon some Judge who has been
elected to Office through their instrument
tally. when he will doubtless decide that
they are entitled to obtain a fair compen-
sation for their skill in managing railroads
in excess Of the cost of the road.
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s14,5OO,OOO.

The San Diego Sun thus sums UP the
railroad extortions:
The object OF The Tfanseontinental Assoeia-
ton Is 10 maintain overland freight aud passen-
ger rates and 10 prevent cuts and rate wars.
HE CALL finds that during the eight years In
Which II has been 10 active operation tie Trans
continental Association expenses have been
not less than 100000, ana that by keeping The
association alive the overland railroads have
been in a position 10 buy on The competition OF
The Pacific Mail Company for Sl4 600. OOo Ia
Other words The people OF California have had
10 pay about s14,50O,0OO IN eight years In
freight charges that they would not have had to
pay if ibe Pacific Mall Company had done
legitimate competitive business.
The Sun concludes that IF there are such
wide margins in the transcOntinental trans
p0ftation business there is certainly enough
margin in the wateT-service transportation
to justify the establishment OF a line Of
California steamers 10 compete with the
Pacific Nail" OF course there is. IL a
mule train can compete with the Southern
Pacific on land lire OF steamships ought
certainly 10 on water. which is uDquestion-
ably the cheapest means of transportation.
The establishment of competing lines Of
steamers to New YORK ana Europe will
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THE PRINTERS HOME.
Employing Printers to Provide a r
Library for 1t.

Employing Printers to Provide Fine
Library for 1t.
The Childs- Drexel Home for Union
Printers at Colorado Springs, which was re-
Gently dedicated. IS to be given a magDiG-
cent libraTy-one that will be worthy Of the
institution 1t is to grace. 1t is TO be the gift
of the employing printers Of the United
States and a token of their kindly feeling
toward all members Of the typographical
unions.
A national committee Of nine members is
in charge of the collection of funds ard the
purchase of books. Three large Eastern
firms head the list with subscriptions OF
500 each. 1t is desired By the committee
to secure large number of snail subscrip-
lions and to place In the printers home
large and valuable library. Subscriptions
from 81 upward are solicited. Charles A.
Murdoch, 532 Clay street. is the Pacific
Coast member Of the committee, and will
welcome any contributions from any source
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STATE BANKS.

a welI-known banker In an interior city
writes TO a contemporary: II would rather
see paper money initiation by Federal bills
of credit loaned TO farmers than to see the
realization OF the asinine proposition Of the
Democrats to return to State bank paper.'
The banker correspondent is so good a
Democrat that be has never voted for a Re.
publican hut once in his life, when a Repub-
lican candidate for county Office seemed to
him the less Of two evils. But he cannot
follow the Democrats any longer, and pro-
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poses to stop this year with the Farmers
Alliance. The CALL would like very much
to learn how a man who prefers Harrison
to Cleveland. all things considered. recon-
Giles a vote for third party with his judg-
meDt. Suppose enough dissatisfied Demo
Gratis should vote a third party ticket to
carry half dozen States that otherwise
would be Republican, is there any possible
way TO escape the election of Cleveland by
the House? Does the banker correspond
ent think anything has been gained by
doing thing indirectly that be would not
do directly
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

Two such historic incidents seldom hap
pen in conjunction as Joseph Chamber
being pelted with cabbages and refused a
hearing at Coventry, and Mr.. Gladstone, 83
years of age, struck in the face with a stone
at Chester. 1t shows that political pas
sions are aroused aeutely. and that per-
sOnal likes and dislikes are a factor in the
war of parties. The G. o. NJ. determined to
go on with his meetings. and would evil
IDENTIFY have grand reception. AS to Cham
berlain, whose regeneration is too recent
and grossly fragrant to be forgiven by Ra1i-
Gals and Liberals, who regarded him as
sincere leader la lusty training, he Is likely
to find bis receptions hot wherever he goes
this campaign.
Chamberlain of all men can least endure
opposition. He is petnlaDt, self willed,
morbidly sensitive. and apt to be thrown
into rage by trifles at which other men
would smile. lie has the self-esteem of
tenor and the temper of despot. Yet he
is able, and he is hated accordingly by men
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MOUNTED SALVATIoNISTS.
They Arrive Safely at Bakersfield Ate

They Arrive Safely at Bakersfield After
Tough Experience.
The cavalry contingent of the Salvation
Army, in command Of Major Kyle, about
whose safety fears were for time enter
tain ed, reached Bakersfield Friday night.
Anxiety about their safety arose from the
fact that they were due at Bakersfield on
Wednesday night. One Of the members at
the army headquarters received a short
note from Major Kyle yesterday ann ouncing
their arrival and tersey intImatng that
they had had a tough time Of it" in cross
ing the desert. As an enthusiastic Saliva
zionist remarked, 'the major is not done
fighting the devil yet"
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John Brennan's Farewell.

Hon. John Brennan of Sioux City. Iowa,
who had been spending a few months on
the coast. started East yesterday. fare
well party in his honor was given on Fri
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Kenna Of Twentieth street, at whose house
a large number of friends assembled to
wish him gOdspeed on his journey.
During his stay here Mr.. Brennan wrote
and published work on protection 10
American industries for the special instruc-
tlon OF lrish-Americans. SO pleased has he
been with his visit that he intends returning
at an early day to take up his permanent
residence here
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The Gearv-stra.tLIno.

The change that is now being made on
the Geary-street line from Buchanan street
east will be completed in about six weeks.
The gauge OF the track is being altered to
that OIL the Market-street system. and when
the change Is completed the cars of tina
GeaTy-street line, it is said. will run down
Market street to the ferry. avoiding the
change or transfer of passengers now made
at Kearny aud Geary streets
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The Sells Brothers have lost two more
pets that were attractions of the show.
One Of these is the young seal recently
caught in the bay and which pined In
captivity. and the other is the three-year
lioness born under the tent. The animal
had tumor of the throat, and when She was
tied so that it could be laDced she entanQled
herself in the ropes that held her, strangiine
harsaif -
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WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, }
WEATHER BUREAU. :
N.N- FHaN-f.f1Fa Juue % 1892.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
san FRANclsco. june %, 1922
For Tvyenty-four Hours Ending Midnight.
For Northern callfornia-Falr, but fogsy along
the coast, southwest to northwest winds; warmer
except nearly stationary temperature on northwest
coast.
For Southern Calltornia-Fair weather; westerly
winds: generally warmer, except stationary at san
Diego.
For oregon and Washing tO1-Fair weather; north
90 west winds: nearly stationary temperature, ex-
cent cooler IN Northern Washington and Western
Oregon.
For Aevada-Fafr weather; stationary tempeTa-
tUre except warmer 10 southern portion.
Ctah-Fair: stationary temperature.
Local Forecast.
Fer San Francisco-Fair but cloudy and foggy;
westerly winds; warmer
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Properly-owners and taxpayers who Are
within the district between Fifteenth and
TweDty-secOnd streets and liable to taxa
ton for the extension Of Sixteenth street
have sent protest 10 the Board of Super
visors asking that the report of the commits
siOners be not confirmed on the ground that
II was not filed within the time required al d
that the assessments are not fair and accord
ing to the benefits to be derived by the
opening OF the street