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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
THE DENVER MORAL.

The report that the promoters of the
proposed international and mining expo
sition at Denver have decided to abandon
the project, or at least to postpone it for
year, affords striking evidence of the in
furious effects upon the enterprise and
prosperity of community resulting from
any widespread or deep-rooted discussions
among its people.
The undertaking to hold the exposition
was begun under favorable auspices and at
the start received such liberal support that
its success was considered we'll nigh as
sured. Denver is known to be one of the
most progressive of cities and many of her
citizens have often shown themselves to be
possessed of that energy and enterprise
that are so characteristic of the leaders of
the Greater West. For a city OF such
wealth and with such advantages, it would
have been an easy task to carry the expo
sition TO a successful completion had the
people worked together. 1t seems, how
ever, that discussions had broken out
among them and it was impossible to get
q sufficient number to act tremendously to
undertake so great q project at this time,
and therefore the exposition is IN danger
OF an indefinite postponement.
1t matters nothing to the moral of this
result which of the contending parties in
Denver is right and which is wrong. The
one plain fact is their contentious have
seriously embarrassed an enterprise which,
if carried out, would have been of great
benefit TO Denver and all the region of trib-
utary country. OF course, the exposition
will sooner or later be undertaken and
completed; for an important work of that
kind, when it has once engaged the
thoughts of an American community, is
never wholly abandoned; but any post
ponement of it will by that much delay
the growth of the city and the develop
ment of the State. In the interests of the
greater West we would be glad to see the
men of Denver get together on this project
in spite of their dissensions on other
things. In that case they would make their
city an example for the lesser cities of
Colorado TO follow instead of leaving ii TO
do no more than point moral against
civic dissensions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05

debased tendencies which the countless
generations gone before US have made a
part of our lives. The organized moral
forces of the world, some represented by
religious societies and others working
through benevolent and charitable So
cieties, are all arrayed in an earnest strug-
gle to overcome the weaknesses which
heredity mas forced upon us. There are
those of us who deem ourselves equal to
the task without any extraneous aid other
than the understanding which education
has enabled US to acquire. But these are
very few; and there is not one of US who
can claim exemption from the moral infu-
ence of his environment. The fact that we
are gregarious and sociable assures the
truth of that assertion.
The Salvation Army seems to understand
these matters with peculiar wisdom.
That is to say, while its followers ascribe
their uplifting and strength to divine
source, they never relax the exercise of that
tremendous power which the sociable in
stincts of our race make it possible for the
Army to exercise with so potent effect.
And therein lies one of the great secrets of
its success. In that it saves, strengthens
and keeps us, it is noble; and in the effect
which we discover its influence to have on
its members it is working miracles among
us every day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
THE CELEBRATION.

If the celebration yesterday fell short of
the patriotic ideal of what the observance
of the Fourth of July ought to be, it was
none the less marked by many attractive
and interesting features and by such gen.
eral and admirable decoration of the build
ings along the line of the procession as to
render it one upon which the people can
reflect with no little satisfaction and pride.
The most impressive characteristic OF the
day was the extent to which it was OBJ
served by the people as whole. In the
part of the City through which the pro-
ceSSion moved, it seemed as if everybody
had taken a holiday. Rarely in latter years
has the National birthday been so gen.
orally honored. Patriotism, of course,
has been always cherished, but for some
time past there has been an evident indif-
ference toward manifesting it in the fire.
crackers, the drums and the oratory of the
Fourth of July. There was none of that
indifference visible this year. The people
seem to'have exulted in this chance to
show forth their pride in the Republic, and
they made of yesterday one of the most
notable holidays in the history OF the City.
1t was not in San Francisco only that
this renewed interest in the day was mani
fest. The spirit which animated the
metropolis seems TO have been general
throughout the State. The day was marked
by notable celebrations in nearly all the
large cities and by exercises of patriotic in
terest and pleasure in many small COM
munities, so that California may claim TO
have kept the day with thorough loyalty
and due honor in all her counties.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
PERSONAL.

James Lawson of the navy is at the occi-
dental.
DR.. and Mrs G. A. Hare of Fresno are at the
Palace.
Dr. J. G. Thompson OF oakdale is staying at
the Grand.
A. c. White, an attorney of stockton, is at
the Grand
E. C. weinrich, a big wholesale hquor-dealer
of Sacramento, is at the Grand.
John X. Robinson of the navy and Mrs. Rob-
inson are guests at the Occidental.
Caleb Dorsey, all old and prominent resident
of Oakdale, stanislaus County, is a guest at the
Grand.
L. F. Breuner, q leading merchant of Saera-
mento, was one of yesterdays arrivals at the
Grand.
v M. Johnson, special pension agent from
Washington, and Mrs. Johnson are guests at
the Russ.
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. W. Blinn arrived in this City
yesterday from Los Angeles and are stopping at
the Palace.
Timothy Lee, one time Chief of Police of Sac
ramento, came down yesterday and registered
at the Lick.
C. A. Campbell, a prominent merchant of
Red Bluff, came down yesterday and registered
at the Grand.
Professor E. E. Barnard of the Lick Observ-
atory and Mrs. Barnard registered yesterday at
the Lick House.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clemeshire came in from
their ranch at Pleasanton yesterday and regis
tered at the Grand.
f. ]. McGanney. a former Californian who is
now practicing law in New York City, is out
here on visit and is staying at the Lick.
William Lund, prominent merchant of
Guaymas and brother of Henry Lund, the
Consul OF Sweden and Norway in this City, and
Mrs. Lund, are at the Grand.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
GLADSTONE AND ROsBBERY.

The electors of Midlothian were
on Wednesday the recipients of two
letters, which taken together are
sufficient to mark another step in
the change from the old order to
the new in British politics. One letter
was from Gladstone formally announcing
to his constituents his retirement from
politics. The other was from Rosebery to
the secretary of the Midlothian Liberal
Association declaring it remains for the
people of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the
North of England to decide whether they
will allow their interests to remain in
permanent subsection to an hereditary and
irresponsible chamber
1t is significant of the promptness with
which the world turns from the past to the
future that though Gladstone is infinitely
greater man than Rosebery, his letter
will be far less regarded than that of his
young follower. Gladstone's day is past.
What he has written may be eloquent, but
it is no longer practical politics. Rosebery
has q future. or at least he is believed to
have one. What he says means the thing
that is to be. Therefore the world at large
will but little heed the lofty sentiments
embodied in the formal farewell address of
him who has so worthily borne the title of
the grand old man" but will be eager to
note every possible significance that may
lie in Rosebery's appeal to the people for
a decision between the Liberals and the
House of Lords.
1t is curious that Rosebery did not say
broadly it was for the people of the United
Kingdom to decide in regard to the con-
tinuance of an hereditary and irresponsible
chamber, but limited his appeal in such
way as to exclude from it all of England
except that portion known as the North"
This seems to be tactical blunder on the
eve of campaign. An appeal by the
leader of great party to Scotland, Ireland,
Wales and the North of England to settle
political issue affecting a kingdom whose
greatest wealth, greatest cities and nearly
half of whose population dwell in the
region excluded from the appeal, is not
likely to be helpful to the party in that
portion of the country. 1t is possible,
however, that Rosebery is prepared to
abandon the greater part of England TO the
Conservatives for the sake of making his
campaign on the straight issue of a fight
against the Lords, and if this is SO. the
elections which were expected to be very
dull, may turn out to be one of the hottest
political contests of the time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
AN IMPROVED SERVICE.


There are two great press associations in
the United States by which the news of
the world is gathered and disseminated by
telegraph. One of these is The United
Press and the other is the Associated Press.
These rival organizations have been fight
ing for three or four years. In some parts
of the country one is gamer; in another
part the other has superiority.
Renewed interest attaches to these or
CARNATIONS because the San Francisco
CALL, now the most enterprising news
paper on the coast, has left the service of
the Chicago Associated Press and gone
over to The United Press. 1t did so be-
cause it wanted an improved and distinc-
tive news service, and any one who wants
to see for himself will read the CALL of Fri
day for full account OF the change and
the reasons therefor.
Allied with The United Press is the New
England Associated Press, the Southern
Associated Press and the New York State
Associated Press, and for these reasons The
United Press is the real associated press of
the country, as it is also the successor of
the original Associated Press.
The greatest newspapers of the country.
the Herald, Sun, Tribune and Times.
known as THE Big Four of American
Journalism, are members OF The United
Press,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
ONE COLONEL OVER ALL.
The National Guard Reorgan-
izers Will Make a Single
Regiment.
The Nationals" Named for the
Cavalry Troop of the Second
Brigade.

According to reports given out yesterday
concerning the intentions of the Board OF
Location, which is at present :reorganizing
the National Guard, the several regiments
in this City as they are now constituted
are to be entirely eliminated from there's
ter. In the proposed plan of reorganiza-
ton there is TO be one regiment.of infantry
presided over by colonel, one BATTALION
of heavy artillery under command OF a
lieutenant-colonel and captain, each at
the head of light battery and troop of
cavalry. This means that several batteries
of the Second Artillery Regiment viii be
stricken from the list in order to leave a
good-sized battalion.
The First Infantry is now regiment Of
six companies, and it has been proposed to
cut off two of these, leaving four for con-
solicitation with the Third Infantry, which
has already been reduced to battalion size.
The two companies which have been sug-
gested for detachment from Colonel Bush's
regiment are Companies G and G, better
known as the Nationals"
When this much shall have been accom-
plished the unattached Nationals" will be
permitted to forego their white faeings and
transform themselves into the cavalry
troop OF the Second Brigade. Light Bat
terry a will remain as now organized and
hold its present position IN the brigade.
These are the changes which have been
proposed as best calculated to promote the
efficiency which is most desired, and the
local officers OF the service have resigned
themselves to the prospect OF disrupted
regiments and disappearing titles. The
Nationals" while not unanimously in =
favor of the scheme, are generally disposed
to approve of its merit. The Ellis-street
armory is their own property and is con-
sidered admirably suited for the purposes
OF cavalry headquarters.
At the present time these two companies
receive the ordinary infantry allowance
from the State, which amounts to 500 a
month. A cavalry organization is allowed
$500 month, so, even if Companies C and
G are merged into one troop, they will
lose no part OF their present income,
There is an extraordinary amount of
speculation over the chances the colonies
and other officers may have for election to
the position of the commanding officer of
the. single regiment. Macdonald is the
senior colonel, but it is said that seniority
alone will not count for much in the con-
test. 1t is anticipated that the fight will
be vigorous and among a number Of
aspirants. Colonel William P Sullivan
Jr., the predecessor of Bush in the coli
onelcy of the First Infantry, has been
named as the most likely candidate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
OF GREATER OR LESS PROMINENCE.

The young Countess of Cromartie has more
acres than any other female landowner in
Great Britain, but they are not paying ones.
The Empress of Austria says she will never
wear anything but black hereafter, and is dis
tributing her court dresses among her init.
mate friends
Baron Hirsch, the Jewish millionaire, has
just leased the shooting on the estate of Cardi-
nal VasZary, Prince Primste of Hungary,
which extends over 5000 acres.
James Foster, negro of Allan County, Ken
lucky, is dead at the age of 81. He never
asked for one cent credit, never owed dime
in his life, and when he died owned 500 acres
of land unincumbered and plenty of stock.
LORD Rosebery's mother, the Duchess OF
Cleveland, is writing the life of Lady Hester
Stanhope, her aunt, who began life the pri-
vate secretary and confidant of William Pitt,
and for thirty years had her own exact way as
an Arab sheik in Syria.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.

As the sybarite grumbled because one OF the
rose leaves which formed his couch was
crumpled, and as there are some people who
will undoubtedly complain about the fit OF
their crowns or the tone OF their harps when
they go TO heayen-if ever they should go
there-we find that even in this angelic city,
so charmingly located under the sunny sky
between the sunset sea and the snow-cepped
Sierras, there are to be found a certain proper
ton of these mournful creatures who go about
like birds of ll-omen, predicting all sorts of
dire disasters, and refusing 10 see good in any
thing.-Los Angeles Times
II is gratifying 10 know that steps are being
taken 20 have California represented st the
Atlanta exposition, TO be held next autumn.
Although it is TO great extent distinctly
Southern affair, extensive preparations for
taking part in ii are being made in the North
and Middle West. There viii unquestionsbly
be very large attendance. Californis cannot
afford to lose such an opportunity to advertise
a. small cost the resources and advantages of
this State.-San Diego Union.
Hard times have in measure been product.
i've of good results. People have scattered out
into the country, wild speculation hiss ceased
and there is an inclination TO get down TO
legitimate business. With everything going
out and no tribute coming in there is nothing
but bankruptcy and collapse ahead But with
the utilization OF all our varied riches and re-
sources therei is no telling how great and strong
and wealthy we can beeome.-Seattle Post
Intelligencer.
Evidence OF prosperity In any community is
apparent in the prosperity of the newspaper
published for the benefit of that community.
Generous patronage OF the newspapers not only
indicates healthy condition Of local trade,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
BEST IN. THE COUNTRY.
Woodland Mpil.

The San Francisco GAEL has made allf-
ance with The United Press and the Sun,
Herald. Tribune and Times of New. York,
whereby 1T will receive exclusive and dis
tinctive Geographic service never before
possessed by any Pacific Coast journal. a
better news service is not, obtainable in the
SAIT, on its sagacity and takes pleasure in
noting that that journal now no longer
follows, but is rapidly taking the lead in
Identified, honorable and enterprising
Journalism on the Pacific Coast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
GLife's Calendar.l

Mr.. Softly-Er-Miss Ethel, there is some
thing I-er-particularly want to say 10 you.
Er-when could l have minute with you
alone?
Miss Ethel-oh, I'll arrange that Something
from Wagner, please, Lucyl Now, Mr.. SottlyI
Boston Budget.
The Cashier-I would like to getoff this after
noon TO go TO funeral.
The Boss-An right. Scripps. Let me know
when you are ready TO start and I'll be with
you. The Grooms play the Giants to-day, and
wouldn't miss the game for worlds.-Brook-
Ign Eagle.
Heading Him of.-Jasper-Children often
say very funny things.
Jumpuppe (guardedly)-Yes; but never
funny enough to be repeated.-Puck.
"What will you do if you find both of your
husbands in hesyen3'
''oh, but won't find them there.r-Judge.
Tommy" cried Tommy's mother from the
window, didn't tell you not 70 sit down on
the damp grsss?"
eyes, mamma" returned Tommy. 81 amt
a-doin it. 1 wiped the grass OF with towel
before I sat down.n-Harper's Bazar.
Mother-Frank, what is baby crying abouts
Frank-I guess because l took his cake and
showed him how 70 eat it.-Harper's round
Table.
Cittieus-I wonder how it is that so few
women SHUTTER when they talk7
witticus = They haven't time. = Tsmmany
Times.
Insurance 0ficial-0f what complaint did
your father dieg
Applicsnt-The jury found him guiIty.-Tid.
Bits.
She-Tell me; when you were in the army
were you cool in the hour Of danger?
He-Cool? I actually shiyeredI Boston
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05

called into requisition blythe manager OF
the CALL in order to meet the demands OF
reading public. The CALL under its new
management has stepped to the front in
journalism, and found plenty of room at
the top of the ladder. Its increased cirCu-
Iation is thing phenomenal in journal
ism. But the reading public demanded a.
ssbetter service and the demand met a
hearty response at the hands-of Charles
M. Shortridge. His prowess has made it
possible for Californians to boast of news
service equal to that of any State in the
Union.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
WELCOME NEWS TO EVERYBODY
Sacramento Sunday Ns,r,.

The detection of the CALL, Record
Union and San Jose Mercury from the AS
soclated Press will be welcome news to
everybody who knows anything of that
close corporation. The United Press will
be strengthened on the coast by the retire
ment OF these influential journals ana
their utilization with it. 1t was onIy a
short time ago that the Associated press
papers boosted vauntingly over the fact
that they had signed ninety-year con.
tracts that would shut out any possibility
OF other papers springing up. Most nj
these journals protested at the same Tina
TO be thoroughly "anti-monopolistic y
while they were participants in the lar.
gesse OF the worst monopoly on earth. Il
Is only another instance of the hypocr;sv
OF many newspapers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
STRAY BITS OF HUMOR.

Miss Brickrow-Is that lady new boarder?
Mrs. Brickrow-No, she has only rented a
quiet room here TO work in. She is writing a
book on "How to Bring Up Children"
"Why doesn't she write at homer
TOO noisy. She has children."-New York
Weekly.
Mrs. Jones-It is strange that q strong man
like you cannot get work.
The Tramp-Well, yer see, mum, people wants
references from me last employer, an he's been
dead twenty yesrs.-Puck.
Mother-You are at the foot OF the spelling
class again, are you?
Boy-Yes'm.
Mother-How did that happen?
Boy-Got too many rs in scissors.-Tid- Bits.
D'Auber-How do you like my new pain ting,
"The Breath OF Early Morn?"
De Tanque-It strikes me you haven't got
enough dark brown in 1t to be natural-Phila.
delphia Beeord.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
THE "cALL" is MARCHING ON.
San Luis 0bispo Breeze.

The San Francisco CALL is marching
on with giant strides toward the coveted
position Of the leading daily paper west OF
the Mississippi. It's latest step is the ar
rangement with The United Press Associa-
ton by which it secures better and more
reliable Geographic service than can be
rendered by the Associated Press. The
CALL is stepping proudly along, with fly
ing colors, right up at the head OF the pro-
cession, and is to-day one of the most ably
edited dailies in America.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
"ENERGY, INTELLIGENCE, PROG
RESS."
San Francisco Wasp.

The CALL is to be congratulated upon ITS
enable it to lay before its readers all the
from the most remote parts+of the earth.
The CALL has, indeed, made vigorous
strides to the front rank of journalism I'M
der Charles NJ. Shortridge's management.
1t is now printed on two giant quadruple
presses, and every department shows en-
ergy. Intelligence and progress. The CALL
is now in evidence everywhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
a MUCH IMPROVED SERVICE.
Burbank Ns.o,.

The San Francisco CALL came ont last
Friday, as well as the San Jose Mercury.
IN much improved service. Both these
magh,1eent newspapers have discarded
port OF the overland and Pacific Coast
news report OF The United Press. We CON
graduate the management OF these two
dai!ies on the lead they are taking in iour-
nalism. - !0NA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
ORDER OF HIBBRNIAES.
Division Number.One Elects.Officersf 70
the Ensuing Year.

the Ensuing Year. :.
The regular yearly meeting of Division
No. of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
was held Wednesday evening at their hall,
for the purpose of selecting officers 10 serve:
for the ensuing year. After some spirited.
balloting the following were. declared
elected: President, P. Lyons; .yice-presi.
dent, N. McCuIvey; financial secretary, NJ.
Kelly; recording secretary, Joseph Nc
Mahon; treasurer, John 0'hane.
The trustees selected were as follows: P.
Cleary, T. Sbannahan, ]. Hagserty, III.
RYDER ana P. Horrigan.
The division is reported in prosperous
condition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
THE CALLS NEW SERVICE,
The Press of the Coast
Heartily Commend the
Change.
REASONS WHY IT CAME ABOUT.
The Sacramento Bee and Other
Journals Make Some Strong
Statements.

The newspapers of the coast are extend
ing their congratulations to THE CALL IN
securing the service of The United Press.
Journals which still take the old service
unite in speaking of the wisdom of the
change.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
COMING TO THE FRONT.
GrnSa YnELeu Union.

Grass Valley Onion.
The San Francisco CALL is rapidly COM
ing to the front. 1t has just had a second
quadruple press of latest design put in and
its news service is improving every day,
The CALL is deserving of success, as, under
its present management, it marks new
era in San Francisco journalism.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-05
AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER.

seAoHSG Cosasty FdrRssr.
FOR Better Service" heads an editorial in
the CALL OF June 21-brief in words, BSt
eacn WORD IS, as s medium of thought
loaded to the waters edge. The article
describes the new giant ouadruple press