The morning call., 1893-01-22

Tn examining our drainage system the
Board Of Sewer Commissioners have dis
covered many serious defects through bad
and even fraudulent workmanship. OF
This ample proof is afforded in a bulky
series of reports fled at the City Hall. In
one instance half block was found not 10
have been arched with bricks at all, but
with cement barrett The contractor un-
blushingly confessed that, fearing he would
lose by his contract, lie laid the cement
barrels in one night, thinking nothing
would be heard Of the mater. He had
doubtless made very low bid, like many
others, hoping that BY scamp1g the work
he would make a profit. This man should
have no more public work whether his bids
are high or low. The Commissioners will
ascertain what is defective in cur sewers.
No necessity exists for a new system in
toto. Ali that is needed is to ascertain
what is wrong and set it right.
At the California Wool Depot employment
Is being given to girls in the sorting depart
ment. Until the other day white men were
employed. Preference has been given to
girls instead of Cinnamon. and if they sue
coed a much larger number will be en-
ployed. Wool-sorting in Europe is largely
performed by girls and women. Mr.. L. S.
Moody, the proprietor, has had no difficulty
in obtaining all the assistance he needs.
Should he succeed in the experiment other
esta blishments where Chinese are at work
may follow his example. All Industries
which afford occupation to our white pOpu-
Jation are TO be welcomed. The misfortune
is there are not enough Of them In this city
for girls, boys or men.
The pedigrees of thoroughbred horses
and of trOtiers and PAGERS, as well as of
many breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs, have
been kept for many years. Poultry and
pigeons are also carefully studied by breed
ers. The dog has also his share OF atten.
ton almost to the extent of the racehorse,
especially for coursing Latest of the addi-
tons to the studbook library Is one giving
cats pedigree. AS this Is genealogical
blue-blood pursuit in which large numbers
OF ladies must take an interest-ladieS,
perhaps, more than men-the book should
be in demand; but it must be confessed
that the attTactiveness of cat literature
would be enhanced by portraits. This first
studbook for felines is issued by the Ma
tioual Cat Club Of England. Ii registers the
entries which figured at shows held between
1898 inclusive, and the number of the
purriDg and scratching tribe hOnoTed is
1885, II may be dou bted whether the purity
OF pedigree can long be guaranteed, for
although long under domesticaton the cat
is still semi-wid animal and very inde-
pendent in habits. If turned into the woods
it can always feed itself.
The manuscripts Of the first poems by
Lord Tennyson and his brother were COM
peted for with eagerness when brought TO
auction. A reserve OF $500 was placed upon
the copy" but the magnificent sum Of
S2400 was obtained. How Tennyson would
stare at this appreciation of the mere ma
terial evidence of his early genius. but bad
the manuscripts come 10 the hammer during
his life the building would hardly have been
so spirited. Death enhances the value of
good painters work. He can paint no more
and Tho paintings he has left can only go