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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
THE DEFENDER ABROAD.

AS might have been expected land it is
no whit the less inspiring for that, the
people at large are eager and happy over
the rumor that the Defender may be taken
to Europe and there given an opportunity
to bowl over row of trophies extending
from the River Clyde to the eastern shore
of the Mediterranean Sea. The true
Yankee spirit, manifested in another
direction, has already led to the publication
OF list of some of the trophies, with par
ticular assertions concerning the kind of
precious metal of which they are built
and the market value OF each in dollars
and cents.
We, ourselves, should be glad to see the
Defender enter the lists with the COM
placent cracks of Europe, for he is a poor
rooster that does nothing but crow. Now
that Mr.. Vanderbilt, who is a typical
American aristocrat, has acquired Mr.
Iselin's interest in the boat and is virtually
its sole owner, he has sufficient tone TO
make fair match with any of the super
cilious swells of the Old World.
The next interesting inquiry is, will the
sailor named Hank Half be- chosen to
navigate the peerless boat through the
queer waters of European racing courses?
Perhaps had the Earl of Dunraven been as
shrewd as he was patriotic, he would have
engaged some such wise and experienced
sailing-master to handle the Valkyrie III
as is the hard, willy and daring Yankee
skipper who handled the tiller of the
Defender For there is no sailor in all the
world to compare with the hardy men of
the New England coast; and the European
who brings to our Northern Atlantic waters
a skipper not bred to them carries heavy
handicap. Likewise the sailors used to
European waters have an advantage of
their own, which even the hardest product
of America, even though he may have
used the Defender as whip on the Earl
of Dunraven's back, may yet find special
reasons to respect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
PERSONAL.

DR.. John A. Nordin of Santa Rosa is at the
Lick.
Sheriff Bogard of Tehama County is at the
Russ.
P.s. Weed, merchant of Petaluma, is at the
Grand.
E. F. Qualtrough of the navy is at the
California.
DR.. F. F. Tebbetts of Sacramento is staying at
the Grand.
WV. Gilsner of the navy is a guest at the
Occidental
TT ouinby, a merchant of sequoia, is guest
at the Lick
R. G. Hart mining man of Harris, is staying
at the Grand.
s. Wertheimer, a merchant of Mountain View,
is at the Grand.
W. B. Foote, manufacturer of Rochester, N.
Y, is at the Russ
AC Show, merchant OF Raymond is a
guest at the Russ.
j. T. Smith, a mining man of Placerville, Is
guest at the Grand.
j. j. Weed, merchant of Sacramento, is
staying at the Grand.
H. T. Shedding of the navy registered at the
Occidental yesterday.
A S. Babbidge, prominent merchant of AS
toria, Or, is at the Russ.
A. J. McCone, foundryman OF Virginia
City, is at the Occidental.
Thomas R. Bard. a capitalist of Hueneme, is
guest at the Occidental.
Sol Lazar, mining man of MADEIRA, regis.
| tered at the Lick yesterday.
A. s. Willard OF the navy was one Of yester.
days arrivals at the Occidental.
General Charles Cadwallader, a banker Of
Red Blnff, is staying at the Lick.
Frank Miller of the bank of D. O, Mills & Co..
Sacramento, is at the California.
J. D. Carr, capitalist and politician of Salinas,
registered at the Occidental yesterday.
A. B. Morgan, mining man of Amador
County, registered at the Russ yesterday.
r. M. Green, q merchant and mine-owner of
Oroville. registered yesterday at the Grand.
Sheriff Conroy of Placer County and his wife
came down from Auburn yesterday and regis.
tered at the Russ.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19

pressiye way to every intending investor
or home-seeker who visits the exposition.
For Atlanta herself there can he nothing
but praise and congratulations to-day from
all sections of the Union. Atlanta is
neither large city, rich city nor a city
of many advantages. Including all its
suburbs it has not 100000 inhabitants.
There are hardly as many as five million
aires among them and probably not a
single man who is worth as much as
100000. Yet it has many times achieved
enterprises of National repute and now
invites the country to an exposition
which, according to the reports of good
authority, is the best ever given in this
country with the sole exception of the
great fair at Chicago.
The secret of this success is the unity of
effort among the leading people. No man
nor corporation in Atlanta has ever been
rich enough to excite antagonisms or
create dlssensions by attempting to con-
troll everything in sight from elections to
franchises. Where everybody has had an
equal show every one has been willing to
perform an equal share of work. Subsidies
for new railroads and money for public i'm
provements have been literally voted and
the city has won the admiration of the
whole country as the type and leader of the
new South. 1t is sometimes said of her
that she is famous only for making more
noise than any other city of her size in the
Union, but this is not wholly accurate.
She has really made the noise by doing
more work under greater disadvantages
than any other city in the country and no
one can rightly grudge the triumph she
now enjoys, for she has earned it by years
of patience, perseverance and industry,
prosecuted with no ordinary degree of
American vim and vigor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
Once, while I was doing newspaper work in

Once, while was doing newspaper work in
De nver our boss editor advertised for new
office-boy. A bright appearing young fellow,
with mild look in his eye, answered the call
and said he was ready to 60 to work.
"'All right said the city editor; 'let me ask
your name?' The lad hesitated moment and
even tually fished out card which bore the
name, Hermann ]. Morgenausgelagen.'
every well, Mr.. Morgenausgalagen,' said
the editor, take that desk and answer any
calls that may be made. But first let me intro
duce you to the members of the staff. My
name is Dickensheets. This fair-hared gen.
tleman here is Mr.. Felewisch. The brunette
on your right is Mr.. Eckingreen and the gen.
tleman with the sylph-like form is Mr.. Ziegen-
fuss.
These were all genuine names, but the new
offce-boy would not believe 1t. He was on his
dignity in moment and said: 4 will have
you understand, sir, that 1 game here to work
and not to be joshed. 1 do not propose to stay
in place where am insulted. Good-day, SIR
"Clapping his hat on his head he left We
tried to call him back but it was no use"
This story led to others in regard to strange
names. 81 used to know man in Missouri
named Auxie Anchico Benzuli Maria Penith
Hildreth Dickinson Tompkins," said Bob
Davis. 81 have heard Dan de guile tell OF
colored boy in Washington City who bore the
cognomenlc burden OF Thomas L. D1dymus
Christopher Holmes Henry Cadwalder Peter
Jones Henry Clay Anderson"
General P. Young, United States Minister to
Guatemala and Honduras, arrived from the
East yesterday and registered at the Palace
Hotel. General Young left Guatemala City
two months ago, on vacation, and is now en-
route to his post of duty. He said last evening:
az sail tomorrow for Guatemala on the City
of Sydney, and will go at once to Honduras.
During my vacation l passed most of my time
in Georgia. 1 visited Washington twice, but
did not see the President. The State Depart
ment was very kind in allowing me
leave OF absence. 1 pleased with
life in Guatemala. The climate is
delightful and the people are hospitable. Presi-
dent Barrios is progressive, broad-gauged
men and is managing affairs with great ability.
He has travelled in England and the United
States and is fully in touch with the progress
of the world. His wife is an American lady,
charming and highly accomplished"
General Young spoke of the prosperous con-
dition of Georgia. and remarked that when the
people realized on the years crop of cotton
and corn, Georgia would see greater prosperity
than she has had in twenty-five years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
FABIoLA HOSPITAL.
"HoNOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE" SAY
"CALLn CORRESPONDENTS

"HoNoR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE" SAYS A
"CALL" CORRESPONDENT
To the Editor Of the San Francisco CdlI-DEAR
SIR: In THE CALL some time ago the following
statement appeared:
To Mrs. r. w. Kirkham has always been &C
corded the honor of having made the initial steps
which eventually led to the great institution. She
soon surrounded herself with charitably inclined
ladies who contributed $50 each for life member
ship which at once placed the organization on Q
fair financial footing.
Your informant must have been ignorant OF
the facts. Mrs. Kirkham said: "It is a pity
that there is not in Oakland dispensdry where
the poor can go for advice and medicine free
of charge"
Without wishing to detract from whatever Is
due to Mrs Kirkham in regard to the hospital
for she has always been good friend to i'll
am in position to know all about its origin
through one of its leading charter members
who was its president for period of over eight
years dating from December 4, 1879.
1t was organized in 1877.
The facts are that the ladies knew nothing
about the starting of a hospital until thew
received an invitation to meet the officers and
member of the Alameda County Homeopathic
Medical Society, which was organized in Octo-
Der, 1877, in obedience to call issued by DR..
]. NJ. seIfridge, as will be seen by the following
letter Oh luYltdtioA'
Dear Doctor: You are earnestly requested to
meet the homeopathic physicians OF Oakland at my
Office on Thursday, october H. at o'clock p NJ
to discuss the following subjects, viz: he forma-
ton of a county medical society and the establish
ment of dispensary and hospital.
j. K. SELFRIDGE, MD.
This shows very clearly where the idea of
hospital originated. An invitation which was
sent to the Oakland ladies / will not quote
owing to want of space, but it was to carry out
the suggestions in the letter to the physicians.
During the first years of the hospital it was
a hospital only in very small way; it had
many trials and comparatively few friends.
Before two years had passed away nearly all Of
the physicians had deserted it and the one who
has stood by it through all its struggles was
DR.. J. NJ. Selfridge, who devoted many years OF
hard work and free attendance to it, and to
him more than to any other person in Oakland
is the hospital indebted for its existence.
The above facts are known TO all OF the older
members of the hospital society and are also
matters of record. While all of this is true, so
far as DR.. J. NJ. Selfridge is concerned, great
credit is due to the ladies for their untiring de-
votion and willingness to carry out the sug-
gestions for the best interests of the hospital.
Respectfully, W. c. L.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
TWO WORTHY SONS.

1t is an interesting coincidence that two
sons OF General Grant appeared last Mon
day at important meetings held in widely
separated parts of the country. Jesse R.
Grant of Montana, youngest son of the
lllustrious soldier, was chosen temporary
chairman of the Fourth National Irriga-
ton Congress held at Albuquerque, N.
Mex, and Colonel Fred Grant made the
principal speech on that day before the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee,
which held its annual reunion at Cincin-
natl. This speech was particularly inter
esting for the directness and simplicity
which were such marked characteristics of
the old general. 1t will be remem bered
that Fred, when a boy. was taken by his
father through the siege of Vicksburg and
the succeeding campaign. The passages
in General Grants autobiography referring
to this lad during those stirring days are
easily recalled by the readers of that re-
markable work. The following extract
from Colonel Fred Grants address at Gin
cinnati will serve not only to recall that
incident of his fathers campaign, but also
to show how strikingly similar the son is
to the father in the simplicity of his utter.
ances:
"Since have had the honor of acting as
one of the Commissioners of Police in New
York City several newspapers have said
complainingly that l wished to infuse too
much military spirit into the police force
there, and that l should remember that it
is guard of peace that is really needed
and not one of war. 1t is true that do
not object to little martial spirit among
policemen, knowing that gentleness, kind
ness and peacefulness are always to be
found in the hearts of the bravest soldiers.
All the world knows how you, the noble
soldiers of the Army of the Tennessee,
after laboriously working your way into
Vicksburg and enduring the fatigues and
trials of that long campaign and siege,
entered as victors at last-not to triumph
cruelty over your defeated enemies, but to
divide your rations with them as with
brave fellow soldiers and to extend to
them all consideration and mercy. I have
all the more courage in speaking to you,
because / experienced much kindness at
your hands when a lad of Ii years. l was
with you during the siege of Vicksburg,
probably very much in the way, although
you, who were so busy in the great conflict,
still found time to show me much friendly
consideration.
The matchless compassion and manly
forbearance of the old hero are here ad-
mirably set forth by his son, as we'll also as
that sons appreciation of those generous
qualities. This extract from Colonel
Grants speech at Cincinnati will become
a classic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19

port the party when it advocates them.
This gives Democracy fighting chance,
which Senator Hill has been prompt to
seize, and it would not surprise any one to
see an old time Tammany vote rolled up
in New York and Brooklyn to overcome
the Republican vote of the interior of the
State.
In Ohio Republican victory is sure, but
an interest is given to tie contest by the
candidacy of Ex-Governor Campbell on the
Democratic side, it being understood that
II he can cut down the Republican major
lty to narrow margin this year he will
nave the solid backing of his own State
ana large support elsewhere as candi-
GATE Tor the Democratic nomination for
the Presidency next year. incidentally,
also, there is considerable interest in the
election of the Legislature, as both Repuo-
means and Democrats have nominated
their candidates for the Senate, and in the
choice between Foraker and Brce the peo-
pie OF Ohio have practically an opportu-
nifty to elect Senator by the popular
vote.
are interesting because there is q good
prospect that these two Bourbon Demo
cratic States will be carried by the Repub-
means. In Kentucky Democracy is divided
on the silver question. and in Maryland
there is bitter fight between the German
and the anti-Gorman factions. Taking all
the eleven States and Utah, the Democrats
are sure OF carrying only Mississippi; and
even If they should succeed in carrying
the doubtful States of New York, New
Jersey. Kentucky and Maryland, there
would still remain enough Republican sue
cesses to attest the onsinuance of the tidal
wave and assure the victory in 1896.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
THE FALL ELECTIONS.

Elections in which Governors or other
State officers are to be chosen will be held
this fall in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mary
land. Massachusetts,, Mississippi, Ne
braska, New York, New Jersey, Ohio and
Pennsylvania. In few other States Leg
islatures are to be elected, but the contests
excite no general interest. In addition to
the State elections, however, there is to be
one in Utah that is perhaps more impor-
tant than any of them, as it is very sure
to result in the adoption of a State consti-
tuition and complete set of Safe officers
and two United States Senators.
The various States in which the elections
are to be held are so scattered as to afford
by their votes a fair expression of the po-
litical sentiment of all sections of the
country, and although this is known as an
off year in politics, and the vote every
where will probably be light, the general
result will afford reasonable basis for es-
liean tidal wave of last year has subsidized,
or how far the Democrats have recovered
sufficient party spirit to impel them to go
to the polls and cast a vote which, by i'm
plication at least, will mean an indorse-
ment of Cleveland and free trade.
Outside of that in Utah, the elections
most widely interesting are those in New
York, Ohio, Maryland and Kentucky. In
New York an exciting and untried issue
has been raised over the excise and Sun
day laws, and the demand in New York
City, Brooklyn and other large cities for an
enlarged measure of home rule. Were it
not for the issue thus raised, New York
would be safe for the Republicans. As it
is, the Sunday law is apt to lose the party
a good many votes, for there are many
Republicans and thorough protectionists
who do not believe in sumptuary laws,
and who in State elections will not sup
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
SUPPOSED TO BE HUMOROUS.

Mrs. Gasseppi-Yes, Mrs. Larkspur is going
to get divorce from her husband
Mrs Murdstone-Indeed, and upon what
ground?
Mrs. Gasseppi-Dakota.-N York World.
Householder-Here drop my coat and get
out.
Burglar--You shut up, OF I'll wake your wife
and give her this letter you forgot to post
Detroit Tribune.
Miggs-There don't seem to be half enough
life-preservers on these steamers.
Diggs-Oh, quite enough for men. The
women don't need them.
Miggs-Why not?
Diggs-Balloon sleeves, you know.-New
York World.
"what is Charley doing for living now?"
"Writing."
al didn't think he was literary"
"He isn't. He writes home for remit
tances. "-Tit-Bits.
No blessing but may be curse,
No thornless rose there be,
No trouser worthy of the name
That bags not at the knee.
Detroit Tribune.
September grins at the man in the straw.
OF the Alpine style or fat,
And she softly murmurs into his ear
"Where did you get that hat?"
Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

John /. Blair, the New Jersey railroad man,
who,is said to have more than $4,000, 900
invested in Western railroads. boasts that he
has never bought aroad merely for speculation,
and that none of his money has been made
bulling or bearing stocks.
The Emperor OF Japan has received through
the German Ambassador at Toxic the insignia
of the orders of the Black Eagle, conferred by
the German Emperor, and of Hubert, sent by
the Prince Regent of Bavaria.
Jules Simon's real family name is Suisse,
which in France is equivalent for concierge.
When his first book came out Victor Cousin
advised him to drop it, as no man could hope
for fame with such name.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
PERSONAL ENDORSEMENTS.

the Pomona Times, writes as follows: "THE
CALL is gaining warm friends all over Southern
California every day. 1t surpasses the other
San Francisco dailies in news reports of South
ern California. Its general makeup is so
clean and its news is so Systematically ar
ranged that it always attracts attention, and
holds the friends il wins"
Rev. DR.. F. D. Bovard, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church of Alameda,
writes: 81 am very much delighted with the
conference description and reports in The
CALL. 1 think l voice the sentiment of 10000
Method1sts and their friends in this State when
l say: "Thanks to THE CALL. 1t speaks for
oil
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
CONCERNING A WELL-KNOwN CITI-
ZEN OF THE UNITED STATES.

Depew has returned to London, afte
Continent. 1t is needless to add tina
king.-Courier-J Journal.
He is, you say?
Well, what of that?
He isn't talking
Through his hat.
It's not your mix.
You ought to know
The good Lord made
Our Chauncey so.
If he had new
Err talked, how could
Our Chauncey have
Been understood?
II he had new
Er talked, there would
Be in the world
That much less good.
If he had new
Err talked, what might
Have been mankind
Without this light?
II he had new
Err talked, the earth
Would find that it
Was short on mirth.
II he had new
Err talked, it would
Have made our din
Ners solitude.
II he had nev-
FIR talked, Go to!
He'd not Have been
Our Peach" Depews
Then let him talk:
Don't stop his chin.
We want him as
He's always been.
Vox PoPULI in the New York Sun.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

The extraordinary statements that have
from time to time been circulated respecting
Paderewski would fill volumes. ana they al
ford the famous pianist endless amusement
for he is the embodiment of good humor. IN
recent interview the conversation turned On
the peculiar letters he had received during MS
career. Paderewski observed: some tlhio
back while was travelling in England, num-
Der of letters reached me from the proprietor
of a circus The first ran something IKE THIS !.
MY dear Paderewski: Why don't you come!
Why don't you keep your engagements? You
are engaged to appear at the circus at war
rington with dancing bear. The public are
very disappointed because you do not come.
AS this appeal ELECTED no response the ener-
getic circus proprietor forwarded me printed
form of contract, in which it was set out In
writing that 'Paderewski is engaged to appear
with dancing bear Tor $40 week. No play,
no payp" 1t appears that there is circus
performer in existence who styles himself
Paderewski. When the real Paderewski's sec
rotary inquired of this gentleman why he had
assumed the pianist's name he replied that he
had the right to assume any name he pleased.
at isn't worth making a fuss about" he
added, confdentially. 81 shall be good adj
vertisement for Paderewski."
For the Mayor and Supervisors to see that
people would strike Americans as an excess of
municipal zeal, but how seriously music and
the drama are believed to be part of the edu-
cational department in some countries is
shown by the following extract from L'Italia,
Roman newspaper: ''The Mayor has been very
uniustly reproached with having neglected the
arrangements for the opening of the theatrical
season in September. 1t must first be stated
that there was some hitch in the deliberations
of the municipal council, so that the appro-
priation they made for the theaters was not,
legally speaking, valid, and another meeting
had to be held before the Prefecture could in
dorse the theatrical grant made by the coun-
Gil. All this occupied time, and it must also
be stated that before arriving at definite con-
clusion 1T was necessary to find out how much
the theatrical managers were willing to spend.
Everything has now been concluded salts
factorily, and yesterday the Mayor made the
final arrangements for the theatrical season,
so that after all the Argentina Opera-house
will reopen in September"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
a classic.

The formation of new California base
ball league may be accounted among the
good features of the coming winter for
whatever inclines young men to athletic
sports is a general benefit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
MENU FOR FRIDAY, SEPT. 20.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Oatmeal, Milk.
Fried Bass. Stewed Potatoes.
Rolls Coffee.
LUNCH.
Salmon Loaf, Mayonnaise OF Tomatoes.
Brown Bread.
Compete of Pears.
DINNER.
Oyster Soup.
Baked Fish, Tomato Sauce.
Boiled Potatoes. Stewed Cucumbers,
Lettuce Salad.
Waters. Cheese.
Apricot Water Ice.
Coffee.
Household News,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-19
CAL1FoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 1s.-Californians
registered at hotels to-day: San Francisco-H.
Bennett Normandie; Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. But
Ter, Holland; H. R. Reichburg, Hoffman; W. S.
Thorne, Coleman. Los Angeles-Mr. and Mrs.
H. J. Kramer, Grand Union; ]. McGinnis.
Grand