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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

before he attained his majority. After his
admission he went to Europe and broad
ened his mind by foreign travel. The Uni
versity of Genoa is place the world has
known a long time. Mr.. Devote wanted
to perfect his education, and he spent a
year within those historic walls.
Then he came back to hard work as a
lawyer, forming partnership with Judge
E. D. Wheeler, which lasted till the Judges
death. Although in becoming lawyer
Mr.. Devote has carried out the plans
formed in early youth, his devotion to his
profession and the consequent labors en-
tailed on him do not prevent him from in
dulging in those literary tastes which have
always marked him. Close application
to tough legal propositions should give
an aided zest to the flowers of literature.
Mr.. Devote has cultivated the gift of ora
tory, and is in demand at celebra tons and
fraternal gatherings. Although he has
never sought office, he has the Jeffersonian
requirements of ability and integrity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
Easily Arranged.

They are telling the story in London
that the impossible American in Paris
alighted at hotel, to find it absolutely
full.
II have nothing" expostulated the host,
almost tearfully, nothing. The first floor
is taken by the Queen of the Ostenders,
the Queen OF Montegaria occupies the
second, the Duke of Cottonopolis is shar-
ing the third floor with the Caliph of Port
Said, and the Crown Prince of Nova
Esperanza is sleeping on the billiard
table. AS for myself L have to make up
bed in the office, and there only re-
mains the chamber of my daughter. OF
course"
sis that your daughter" interrupted
the American, pointing to the young lady
at the desk.
Yes, sir.'
"All right; I'll marry her after lunch"
And, giving his valise to the speechless
Boniface, he added, "Now you can take
my baggage up to our ROOM"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
LAW vs.. POLITICS.
A successful Lawyer and Legislator
Chats About Pubic Life.

II must confess that public life b as it's
destinations for me-" said Senator Tirey
l.. Ford in his office in the First National
Bank building, 101 Sansome street, to a.
GALL man yesterday. 81 like the exhila-
ration, or what Byron calls the rapture of
the STRIFE but I like more than all the
achievement of results beneficial to those
to whom l am indebted for political pre-
ferment.
ut is every mans duty to interest him
self in political questions and good govern
ment and to devote a share of his time to
their consideration. But in this work-a-
day world OF ours there are certain pru-
DENTAL considerations that obtrude them
selves and must be taken into account. A
man also owes something to himself and
family. and one is too apt to neglect his
own affairs in devoting himself too largely
to those of the public. Now, while by no
means lose the active interest l have taken
in politics" continued the Senator, ~ find
myself compelled to devote more OF my
time to the interests OF my clients and less
TO politics than formerly.
when you take into account my duties
as attorney for the Board of State Harbor
Commissioners and the complicated ques-
tions frequently arising therefrom, to-
gether with my labors as a member of the
law firm of Cross. Ford. Kelly & Abbott,
my withdrawal from the active arena of
politics will appear more the result of ne
cessity than of choice"
The mining revival that is now so pro-
nounced all over the Pacific Coast, the
Senator thinks, will be productive of great
prosperity to California and has every in
dication of being permanent in character.
The Senator is recognized as an author
to which branch of the law his practice in
the past has been largely devoted.
In the Legislature Senator Ford, though
a young man, took rank as one of the
ablest debsters in that body and displayed
a power of eloquence that gave him a
State reputation and stamped him as an
orator of far more than ordinary ability.
A striking illustration of the power and
effect of his eloquence was afforded by his
mastery presentation of the name of
George c. Perkins to the last Legislature
for the office of United States Senator.
Notwithstanding Senator Ford's deter
mination to be less active in politics and
to devote himself more exclusively TO his
profession, the prediction is freely made
that before many years he will find him
self yielding to demand for his services
in field wherein he has displayed singu-
lar ability and where his unfinching hon
esty would be of inestimable value to the
people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
Dunraxen,s Grievances.

More extensive prepare tions are being made
by the special committee of the New York
Yacht Club in the matter OF the Dunraven
charges than yachtsmen have been led to be-
lieve would be adopted, although the investi
CATION has assumed international aspect.
Everything bearing upon the case will be made
the subject of inquiry, and not a single point
now suggested, or that may be during the
progress of the trial, OF the least interest but
will receive serious consideration. The special
committee have ayailed themselves of the cup
committees knowledge of the facts and OBJ
tanned from them statement, or will do so in
few days, answering the charges of Lord
Dunraven in every particular. This statement
in itself. it is said, will satisfy every fair
minded man that the alleged dishonest work
on the part of the Defender folks could not
have possibly occurred, while the arrangement
of the author OF the charges is quite severe
enough to satisfy the most exacting of Amer
lean yachtsmen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

tons doing business in California a de-
clded advantage over local companies, and
every effort to remedy the injustice has
met with defeat"
Senator Bert is attorney for the State In
surance Commissioner and as such has
made special study of that law. He is
an authority on insurance law, and in the
last Legislature he had practical charge OF
insurance legislation.
LAS it stands now," explained the Sena-
tor, mo insurance association can trans
act business here without having a sub.
scribed capital stock of 100000, all Of
which must be paid in within twelve
months of the day of filing the certificate
OF incorporation. Also no foreign com
pany can do insurance business without a
paid up capital of $500, 900 in available cash
assets. Now experience has shown that
while foreign companies may be solid,
their assets may be in the foreign country
where they were organized. Now, in case
of heavy losses by fire it might be very
difficult for the insured to collect his
money. Suppose man were to obtain
Judgment, that judgment would be worth
less where a foreign company had no
available assets in this country. In that
case the insured would have to collect his
judgment in foreign city.
II introduced bill providing that nc
foreign company should be permitted to
do business in this State without first de-
posting 100000 with a proper State
official somewhere in this country. am
a holdover Senator and will bring this
important bill up again next session"
Senator Bert was chairman of the Senate
committee on military affairs, which com
mittee reported the bill for the reorganiza-
ton of the State Militia, which has given
so much satisfaction. Although young
man, he has been successful as a lawyer
and has participated as counsel in impor-
tant litigations. He was attorney for San
dow in his successful suit against the
fraudulent Sandowe. He was member
of the Assembly in 1891 and was elected to
the Senate in 1894 by majority of over
1000 in Senatorial district Democratic
by 997 majority. The Republican candi-
dates for the Assembly in the same dis
trict were defeated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
1T WORKS WELL.
The Assessor Breaks the Record in
the Collection of Taxes for 1909.

"The duties of the Assessor of a COM
munity as populous as that of the City
and County OF San Francisco, if faithfully
administered, entail an immense amount
of labor, as we'll as the exercise of increas-
ing care and vigilance" said prominent
taxpayer yesterday. Continuing he said
at is easily seen, too, that ability of a
high order is requisite in dealing with the
intricate questions that arise in conneo-
| ton with the assessment of the vast inter
ests of a great metropolis.
"The difficulty encountered in the col
lection of personal-property taxes is well
known, the results having been unsatisfac-
| tory and expensive.
perhaps the best idea of the improve
ment in this department may be obtained
| from the record of the Assessors office for
present year.
"Under the new law passed at the last
session of the Legislature authorizing AS
SCISSORS to collect taxes on personal prop
erty unsecured by real estate, Assessor
Siebe has collected on $1,000 assess
| ments."
with reference to the matter of collec-
TONS" said Chief Deputy Herzer to CALL
reporter, "the new law is an improvement
and works satisfactorily. The total esti-
mate of personal property is $50 900, 900,
and we have collected on $50, ,OO0."
In answer to question as to the proper
ton OF money paid into the office Mr..
Herzer said:
1.-THE proportion was small. A very large
percentage of the amount collected was
by deputies personally visiting the de-
linquents. If we had neglected this
method and been satisfied with merely
sending notice not more than SO per cent
of the amount would have been received.
We are now ready to turn over S439, 625 49,
There are $1,000 assessments on the
personal property roll, and we have col
lected $4,000 We estimate that $4,000
of the assessments are secured by real
estate, and this accounts for $4,000 out of
the $1,000 assessments, leaving 5000 I'M
accounted for.
Therefore, when we turned over the
books there were only 5000 deinquents. as
against $4,000 formerly"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
A story of BaIZac.

1t is well known that the late Baron James
Rothschild was on excellent terms with Balzac,
who dedicated to him several OF his novels.
One day when about to proceed to Germany
and being, as was often the case. in rather
straitened circumstances, Balzac applied to the
Baron, who handed him 5000 francs and a let
ter of Introduction to his nephew in Vienna.
The letter was unsealed. Balzac read 1t,
thought its tone rather cool, trivial and alto
gether inadequate. He scorned to deliver it
and returned to Paris with the autograph in
his pocket. On his arrival he waited upon the
great banker.
"Well'' said the Baron, 'did you see my
nephew" Balzac boldly confessed that he
had kept the letter.
az am sorry for your sake" said the Baron |;
'thave you it by your"
"Why, certainly: here 1t is"
"Do you observe this little mark below the
signature? 1t gave you an open credit on our
Vienna bank to the extent of $4,000 francs"
Balzac bit his lips. Why, oh! why did he open
that letter?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

guarantee prompt payment or any future
liabilities. 1t is interesting to note that OF
the sixty large representative insurance
companies of the world which are at pres
emit doing business in the United States,
three fifths have y lost money dur
ing the past ten years upon the under
writing department of their business
throughout America. Twenty-Five of those
sixty companies have made money, and
of this mum Der the Fireman's Fund stands
fourth on the list in the actual profits of
underwriting, from January /, 1885, to
January l, 1895. This fact proves eonclu-
sive the cautious, conservative and pro-
gressive management of the company.
The head office is maintained at San
Francisco, where the company occupy
their own handsome building at 401 to 407
California street. 1t has branches at Bos-
ton, Massachusetts,, with jurisdiction over
the Eastern and Central States; at Chi
cago, to which the Western States report
business; and third at Atlanta for the
South Atlantic Gulf States. The district
west of the Rocky Mountains reports di-
rect to the home Office.
The Fireman's Fund being so thoroughly
SoeooiiSuCO 1ulCl ia ouo haf
ing entered some foreign countries, the
revenue derived is so great that any local
disturbance like the recent cutting of
rates in California scarcely makes ripple
on the surface of its business.
When we consider that the average
underwriting profits of the few companies
that have made money during the last ten
or twenty years is less than per cent, it
will be readily seen that such success as has
been gained by the Fireman's Fund comes
from judicious and capable anagement.
The principal officers who now direct the
business of the company have been identi-
fed with it for many years. The presi-
dent, Mr.. D. ]. Staples, has presided over
its destinies for quarter of a century or
more. Mr.. W. j. Dutton, vice-president
has spent lifetime in the service of the
company. Bernard Faymonville, second
vice-president and secretary, can point
with pride to many years of earnest and
successful efforts in behalf of the company.
Mr.. J. B. Levison is the marine secretary,
and with the assistant secretary, Louis
Weinman, and the general agent, Stephen
D. Ives has been long and favorably known
in connection with the Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
A Question of Honesty.

They were talking on the subject of hon.
esty.
Now, what" said the Scrupulous Man,
edo you do when streetcar conductor
overlooks you and neglects to ask for your
fare2'
81 give it to him with out being asked, OF
course" said the Conscientious Man.
II used to do that" said the Scrupulous
Man, It'll conductor whom l knew told
me that had thereby been the means of
getting him reprimanded. There was a
spotter on the car, and my action served
to call attention to the fact that the con-
ductor had been remiss in his duty. 1t
probably would not have been noticed if
l had kept still. Now, what should a man
do in such a case?"
"Well, for my part" said the Sad Devil.
stwhen 3 conductor overlooks me, l con-
slider it an invitation to take beer at the
company's expense"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

pertinent tried in England, whereby the
microphone, telephone and the phono-
graph were all employed with view OF IN
structing medical students in obtaining
correct ideas of the different sounds OF the
human organs to determine their disease.
or otherwise, as the case may be. The
method as explained was first to collect the
sounds with the microphone, conveying
them by wire to the telephone, which was
placed on the photograph, and thereby re-
corded on the cylinder. Then these sounds
are produced augmented by funnel on
the photography as often as desired before
class of students.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
Timely Interviews on Live Topics.
Brief Chats With WelI.Known Citizens.

Among the following interviews there are
presented the views of several substantial citi-
zens on many different topics Being known
in their respective fields of labor as leaders and
counselors, their observations will be of inter.
est to almost every class of reader. The arti
Cles Will be considered the more timely be-
cause many live questions concerning the
farmer, merchant, mechanic and miner are
reviewed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
FIREMAN'S FUND.
Fourth on the List of Money. Max.
ing Fire Insurance Companies In
America-ItS ORGANIZATION.

OF all the insurance companies organ
lied on this coast, the Fireman's Fund is
the only one which has ever gained Ma
tional reputation.
The last annual statement of the COR
poration shows a capital of 100000,
and assets valued at $3,240,s 61. The net
surplus over capital and all liabilities was
1864, 267. The Fireman's Funds income for
the year 1894 was $l,916, $50, and during
that year net losses were paid to the extent
of s., 323, 095.
The growth of this great company dur
ing the last fifteen years can be best judged
by the following figures:
Jan. l. Assets. Rens. reserve. Net surplus.
1880. $741,4S7 70 $244.60 "a $l53,172 10
1850. I,52o,ss4 Y 4o7 s9s ss 26s,ssl 80
1894. 8, 111,4S9 81 1,143,45S 13 733.O67 So
1895. .. 3,240, S61 IA 1,222,299 AZ 846267 81
1t will be seen that the Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company not only has q very
large annual income, but it has vast assets
and an amount of net surplus sufficient to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25
LEGISLATIVE POINTS.
Senator Eugene r. Bert Discusses
insurance and Other Legisla-
ton of Interest.
ton of Interest.

at is a curious fact" said Senator Eu-
gene F. Bert, talking to a CALL reporter
yesterday, at his office, 40l California
street, "that the insurance law OF Call1or-
mia is SO framed as to give foreign assocla-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

King Prempeh OF Ashanteeland has de-
cided to fight the English expedition to be sent
against him. Prince Henry of Battenberg may
have great future just ahead of him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-25

Tests i'm Diagnosis.
About year ago there appeared in the
daily papers accounts Of an interesting ex-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18
THREE MEN HURT.
Accident on the Helen Brewer
This Morning.

About 8 o'clock this morning an
accident occurred on the Helen
Brewer, which might have had
fatal results. A portion of the
crew were engaged engaged in hoist
ing coal oil from the hold, about
ten cases being brought up at a
time. The man who was manipu-
lating the hook was standing on
plank, and this was struck by
sling load of cases of coal oil as it
came up with the result that the
man, who goes by the name of
"Dick," was precipitated into the
hold. He fell on his back and was
severely injured on the back of the
neck and shoulders, so much so
that he had to be sent to the hospi-
tai. The board on which the man
was standing was also knocked
into the hold and in falling struck
two of the men working below.
Both were injured, one having his
shoulder dislocated, while the other
escaped with few bruises.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

While in Stockton, Cal, some time
ago, Thos. f. Langan, OF Los Banos,
that state, was taken very severely
with cramps and and diarrhoea. He
CHANGED to meet Mr.. @. NJ. Carter,
who was similarly afflicted. He says:
81 told him of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
we went to the Holden Drug Store
and procured bottle OF it. 1t gave
Mr.. Garter prompt relief and l can
vouch for its having cured me-" For
sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith
g. Co., agents for the Hawaiian ISL
ands.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

The richest clergyman in the
world is said to be the Rev. DR.. c..
F. Hoffman, Rector of All Angels
Church, New York. He built the
church of which he is rector, and
maintains it out of his own pocket;
also several other religious estab-
lishments, of which he is the head.
Expenses of every description are
borne by this rev. gentleman, and
the congregations are on no account
appealed to for support.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

The following vessels arrived to-
day as follows: Steamer Makee
from Kappa; steamer Lehua from a
cruise; steamer Mokolii from Molo-
kai; steamer Likelike from Hawaii /;
schooner Kauikeaouli off port.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

In the Punahou field sports yes
terday G. e. Hapai won six events
out Of eight entered by him. The
contests in many instances were
close and the result satisfactory to
the spectators.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

The Customs steamer Lehua ar
rived in port last night after a four
days cruise to. windward. The Off
GERS and crew of the vessel refused
to be interviewed, showing that they
either knew nothing or had resolved
to maintain the motto-"Silence is
golden.n
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

Geo. H. Paris, business manager
of the Hawaiian Gazette Co., leaves
for the States for the purpose of
buying additional machinery neces-
sary for use in the constantly grow
ing business of that corporation.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

When not on duty the police
amuse themselves in chasing up
delinquent taxpayers. For collect
ing personal property tax
amounting to IS they receive 81.
Two policemen made as much as
$50 each in this way Yesterday.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

United Carriage Co.'s stand, be-
sides having superior hacks always
ready at the call Of $780," furnishes
fine livery outfits at the shortest
notice-good horses and nice car
riages, from buggy to wagonette.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

G. r. Harrison, practical piano
and organ maker and tuner, can
furnish best factory references.
Orders left at Hawaiian News Co.
will receive prompt attention. All
work guaranteed to be the same as
done in factory.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

DR.. H. A. Lindley, the agreeable
and efficient government physician
from Kaawaloa, South Kona, arriv-
ed by the Hall yesterday and will
remain for the next ten days.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

That's What 7 Like

Everybody likes HIRES RooT BEER because it
gives everybody health well pleasure It's the purest
beverage that human skill compound from the purest
ingredients of There is not one drop of anything
i'll this delicious temperance drn but what promotes good
health and happiness It's del cous flavor acquired by
the skllfu blending OF the most wholesome herbs roots
banks and berries and not by essential oils and favong
extracts of which the many counterfeit Root Beer''
composed. A package of the Genuine
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

In discussion as to the merits
of pumping plants and various
other subjects, which occurred on
Beretania street last night between
Andrew Brown and Antoine Rosa,
the former scored the most points.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

The game of baseball this morn
ing between the mines of the st.
Louis College and Fort street
school was decided a drawn game
owing to a dispute when the game
stood II to II in favor of Fort
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

w. H. Cornwell and Miss Kate
Cornwell arrived on the Hall yes
terday.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

Coffee planters in Kona are hav-
ing more or less trouble with their
Japanese laborers, and on one of
the plantations an open rupture
took place between the manager
and his men. From reports receiv-
ed by the w. G. Hall it is probable
the Kona Labor and Supply Associ-
alton will ask the Government to
provide the members with arms
and ammunition with a view to
organizing a citizens guard.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

If you want to buy a really good
clock or watch at Coast prices in
spect the stock of Brown & Kubey,
at No. 4, Masonic Temple; there
you will find the largest variety in
Honolulu at the lowest prices;
clocks and watches sold on weekly
and monthly payments. Brown &
Kubey make speciality of rubber
stamps.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-05-18

N. G. Peterson is night watch
man at the Kawaiahao Church.