The morning call., 1893-08-20

of England. When he began his career
on the stage the actor had no social stand
ing, and the world of fashion in London
| looked askance at the drama and was
BOBBY enough TO imagine that only opera
was suited to elevate people of taste.
living had no small share in breaking
down prejudices, and under his manage
ment the Lyceum became such Mecca of
fashion that for new productions 1t is
common thing 10 have all the seats en-
gagged three or four weeks ahead. The
theater could be filled constantly al
guinea or half guinea for ordinary par
Quet seats; but a few rows are-Out of def
erence to traditions and the hearty, whole
Souled manner in which the masses ap-
plaud or hiss-always reserved for the
pit. Irving may have genius, as some OF
his admirers believe. but he owes more to
his industry and the care with which he
complies with the prOprieties and the
artistic fitness of every dramatic repre-
sentation he undertakes. He spends
enormous sums In mounting piece, but
never with tawdry results. He captivates
the thinking portion of the public as we'll
as the fas hionabe. He manages the pub
lie with as consummate tact as his thea
ter, and universities have made room for
him as an honOred man. No other actor
has climbed quite So high in modern Eng
land.
Detroit paper hints that it may soon
be necessary TO place an export duty on
American girls who are going abroad in
such numbers to be married to European
aristocrats. Perhaps an export duty would
be paid cheerfully. 1t would at least be
no. deterrent. A much more effective
cOunteracting influence might come from
Grant Aliens deduction that the aris-
tOcrats of all countries are barbarians.
From the earliest times in history aris-
tocrats have been cOnquerOrs, fighters, the
representatives of those who have forced
themselves upon country by invasion
and the rule of smite and might. 1t was
the character of every successive invasion
OF Britain, France, Spain, India, Persia.
China, Mexico and Peru. The Roman
empire was OverthrOwn by barbarians
who became arist0crats. The very term
hdago smacks of the Visigoths. Arms
aud hunting are the professions OF the
barbarian aristocrats. The true aristo-
crat follows the arts of peace, weaving.
handicrafts, agriculture, production OF
every kind Hence it follows that
America is the only country endowed
with the true species. Everybody follows
some sort of business TO the end of his
life. There is not the snobbery of de-
riding boy at school because his father is
a talloW chandler, and not major In the
army or an owner of acres who can follow
the hounds. We have no contempt for
mortals successful in business. and they
certainly have none for themselves.
The requirements of fruit picking, pack
ing and canning, also of hop gathering and
baling, give employment much needed to a
considerable body of workpeople through
out the State. 1t is gratifying to find that
white labor Is in request for such work.
Around Wheatlaud it is reported that 5000
whites and Indians are engaged hopping.
The crop extends over 500 acres. 1t is
emlneDtly a species of cultivation adapted
to small farms. as in Kent England, and
in the Sacramento Valley the land is suit
able over great area. There are, of
course, other countries that produce hops,
but apparently London absorbs all the
pockets" or bales that come to it.
The test of smokeless powder, made by
the Leonard Company at Sandy Hook, in
dicates that the powder is similar in
strength and in the essentials of compost
tior to the cordite of the British service
Leonard got his training in The manu-
facture of high explosives at Ardeer, in
Scotland, and understands the process of
making nitrO-gelatine. The initial veo-
city of 1880 feet is about the same AS is
obtained from cordite. and is 500 feet per
second faster than is given by prism gum
powder.
The new venture in the trade of the
Mexican coast implied by the charter of
the St Paul is important. 1t has been
very uphill work keeping commerce pro-
gressiye with Central America and Mexico
by reason of high freights. Under the re-
gime of the Pacific Mail it was positively
discouraged through a vicious railroad
policy which should have no bearing on
the trade of a coast. Liberal treatment at
moderate rates tends to foster commercial
relations, and the st. Paul should have no
lack of custom. San Francisco has COM
manding advantages for the whole of the
trade with the south, but can only capture
1t by push and enterprise.
Tie City Hall Commissioners yesterday
decided by the votes of the Mayor and
Auditor Broderick against that of Mr..
Creswell to proceed with the erection of
the dome draughted by Mr.. Shea. the arch-
tect. This structure is compromise
which will effect a considerable saving
and look much better than ANYTHING which
can be produced 200 feet higher. 1t Is
probably Dot the most perfect artistic de-
sign conceivable, but it is impressive and
quite dominant enough for the long line of
buildings. Mr.. Creswell seems to pin his
faith on the Art Associa tion. He is prob
ably mistaken in supposing that the artists
are/with him.
Chicago is in the happy position of hav-
ing the best of the monetary situation. A
vast amount has gravitated to the lake
capital in connection with the exhibition
and the lockers of her own citizens have
disbursed huge sums TO create and support
tie fair. Nobody gets out of Chicago
without paying handsome tribute. Per-
haps the Midwinter Fair will give San
Francisco a similar experience. There
ought to be good fortune when such a
round sum is being paid for the first
spadeful of sand.
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.