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Evening star., 1895-02-04
ART OF MOSAIC.
An Ancient Method and the Modern
Development.

From Chambers Journal.
This beautiful method of cementing va
rious kinds of stones, glass, etc., seems to
have originated in Persia, whence 1t found
its way into Greece in the time Of Alex
ander, and into Rome about 1iO b. e. The
critics are divided as to the origin ara
reason of the name. Some derive 1t from
mosaicum, a corruption OF musaicum, or,
as it was called among the Romans, mu-
sivum. Scaliger derives 1t from the Greek
Morisa, and imagines the name was given
to this sort of work by reason of Its In
genuity and exquisite dellcacy. NeDrlcen-
sis is of the opinion 1t was so called be-
cause "ex ILLS picturis ornabantur muSea.
Mosaic work of glass is used principally
for the ornamentation and decoration or
sacred edifices. Some of the finest speci-
mems of this work are to be seen IN the
pCmpouS Church of the lnvalidS at Paris.
and the fine chapel at Versailles. Mosaic
work in marble is used for pavements of
churches, basilicaS and palaces; and In the
incrustation and veneering of the walls OF
the same structures. AS Tor that OF pre-
cious stones, 1t seems to be used only for
ornaments for altar pieces and tables for
rich cabinets.
The mosaic manufacture at the present
day in Rome Is one of the most extensive
and profitable of the fine arts, and the trade
Is carried on entirely at the cost Of the
government. Workmen are constantly en-
plOyed in copying paintings Tor altar
pieces, though the works of the first mas
ters are fast moldering away on the walls
of forgotten churches. The French, at
Milan, appear to have set the example by
copying in mosaic the Lords Supper" Of
Leonardo da Vinci; but their plan was to
do much for Milan and nothing for Rome,
and consequently a great many Invaluable
frescoes of Michael Angelo, Raphael Do
menichno and Guido were left to perish.
1t takes about seven or eight years TO fin
ish a mosaic copy of a painting of the ordi-
nary historical size, two men being con-
stantly occupied In the work. II generally
costs from 5000 to 10000 crowns; but the
time and expense are. Of course regulated
by the intricacy of the subject and guam
tity of the work. Raphaels "Transfigura-
ton" ecst about 1900 crowns. and it took
nine years to complete, ten men constant
ly working at Ii.
The execution of some of the latter's
work is, however. considered very Inferior.
The slab upon which the mosaic Is made is
generally OF travertin (or tburtin) stones,
connected together by iron clamps. Upon
the surface Of this a mastic, or cement
Ing paste. Is gradually spread as the prog
ress of the work requires II, which forms
the adhesive ground. or bed. upon which
the mosaic is laid. The mastic is composed
of fine lime from burnt marble, and finely
powdered travertin stone. mixed to the
ooEsistence Of paste with lEseed oil In
Evening star., 1895-02-04
Scom'sEmuIsion

will cure a stubborn cough when
all the ordinary cough remedies
have failed. Try it for yourself.
We are putting up a ffty-cent
size chiefly for that purpose. A
cough is usually the tellta1e of a
weakened physical condition.
Correct that condition by the use
of a proper remedy and the
cough will soon disappear.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod-liver
Oil and Hypophosphites acts in
two ways. It nourishes, strength
ems and builds up the system, at
the same time allays the irrita-
ton and heals the inflammation.
1t gives immediate relief at
night from the choking sensation
SO often accompanying a cold.
Don't be persuaded to take su6stttutsi
Scott & Bovine, NY. All Druggists. SOC. and ST.
Evening star., 1895-02-04
Senator Pettfgrew Censured.

A Pierre, S. D., dispatch says that strong
Indignation was aroused in the legislature
Saturday by the receipt from Senator Pet
tigrew, in Washington, of dispatch to
the speaker, Us follows: Il think the re-
publican party should carry out its plat
form in regard to the railroads"
The telegram is interpreted to mean that
the legislature must pass the stringent
law introduced for governing railroads.
There was before a strong feeling among
the majority against this law, and this tel
egram has intensified it. Senator Petit
crews vote with the democrats on the Ha-
waiian question, by which the administra-
ton was sustained by one majority, has
aroused a hornet nest in the legislature.
The leaders have sent to him strong letters
oondemning his course.
Evening star., 1895-02-04
Long Trip to Dinner.

From the New York Sun.
A young American woman had received
marked attention during a seasons stay in
London from Englishmen. and before her
departure for New York she had to decline
a formal proposal of marriage.
She returned to New York a year ago,
and shortly after the New Year was mar
ried. Recently she gave a dinner, and
thought it would he a graceful compliment
to send an invitation to her former ad-
nirer in London. She was amazed when
he presented himself on the evening Of the
dinner, but this was nothing to her sur
prise when she subsequently learned that
he had departed the following day for Eng
land having taken the journey Of nearly
5000 miles apparently to show that he
could not be outdone in the compliment
business
Evening star., 1895-02-04
LcgislatinE Against High Hats.

Mr.. Wray Of Kings, as chairman Of the
committee on general laws, reported favor
ably to the New York assembly last week
the bill legislating against big hats at the
theaters. The committee has held two ar
guments upon the bill, and now 1t is pretty
certain that the bill Is constitutional in all
points. 1t has been radically amended.
The person who obstructs the view
of another, under the bill as amended
must be elected from the house, but cannot
be fined $50 for misdemanor. In brief, the
bill now makes the owner or lessee of the
theater liable for the comfort Of patrons.
Evening star., 1895-02-04
The Duke and the Scrap of Paper.

From the Realm.
Not long ago 1 was walking in the garden
at Hawarden with Mr.. Gladstone What
would you do with that?" he said suddenly,
pointing to bit Of newspaper lying on the
lawn. II think I'd pick 1t up and take it
away, 1 answered, astonished. "Ah!
Well, this Is what do with it," said Mr..
Gladstone. Thereupon he placed the point
of his walking stick on the middle Of the
scrap of paper. twisted the stick round and
round. and with much dexterity left the
bit of paper in the soil and out Of sight.
THE Duke of Buccleuch taught me to do
that he said, as We resumed our walk.
1T is good for the ground"
Evening star., 1895-02-04

Henri Rochefort, the socialist editor, who
has been exiled from France since 1889,
returned to Paris yesterday and was given
an enthusiastic welcome by his admirers.
Marshal Canrobert was buried yesterday
In Paris with state honors.
Evening star., 1895-02-04

A sled load Of coasters collided with an
electric car at Reading, Pa, yesterday.
Robert Wilman and Ernest Fisher, boys,
had their skulls fractured and will prob
ably die. Francis Fisher was painfully
injured.
Evening star., 1895-02-04
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Matters of Interest In the Churches
Collecting for the Poor.

Collecting for the Poor.
For the first time in Washington indi-
vidual communion cups were yesterday
used at the Dumbarton Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church. Dumbarton was the
second church in this corferenc to adopt
them, Grace, Baltimore, being the first.
The innovation seemed to please all. The
one large cup from which the entire COM
munion class partcok will now be laid
aside After the communion service the
Rev. Bishop Hurst addressed the congre-
CATION on 1.-THE CompanioLship of Jesus, -
and several made professions Of CONVEX
sicn.
The last day of the Baptist revival clos
ed with an Immensely attended service in
the evening. The sermon was on "Heav-
en- The morning sermon, by the revival
ist Mr.. Elson, was on Baptism" Tonight
the departing worker Will be given re-
ception At the request of the congrega-
ton he will return here in May. He will
come to Washington as a representative
of the Southern Baptist convention. Last
evening there were sixteen baptized: The
fessions and increased the church men,
bershir by fifty-six. a.
Erdeavor day was observed here by the
society of the West Street Presbyterian
Church taking charge Of the evening serv-
ices. Addresses were made by Mr. Robert
Leetch, Mr.. Charles Hepburn and the pas
tor, Rev. DR.. Alexander. Mr.. John Lewis
conducted the responses. Mr.. Leetch's ad-
dress was on "Endeavorers of the Past"
and Mr.. Hepburn spoke on 1.-The Relation
of the Christian - Endeavorer to- the
Church" u
Collections for the Relief Fund.
OF the assistants appointed by Mr.. Geo.
w. King, the chairman OF the northeast
Georgetown district, to help him build up
the house-to-house charity fund, Miss Edna
Jackson and Miss Matte Cropley have
been the most successful. Their collections
in cash have amounted to nearly $780,
Quantities Of clothing and miscellaneous
useful articles were also obtained for the
roor One resident Of Q street, who de-
sires tc keep her name off the contribu-
ton list, gave $50 to the cause. Saturday
Mr.. King turned in $2O2 to the central
office. An additional amount will be sent
down in a day or two.
Evening star., 1895-02-04

The Brooklyn police commission has de-
MED President Norton's application for
permission to arm the motormen. There
were some minor disturbances in Brooklyn
yesterday growing out of the strike.
Measures have been taken in Germany
for the relief Of the families who have
been made destitute by the Elbe disaster.
Light earthquakes were felt yesterday at
Placentia, Port Maurizu, Pavia and Genoa,
in Italy.
Evening star., 1895-02-04
nuslim Underwear.

The great trouble with most of the Mus
lin Underwear In special sales Is Its hasty
making. The concession In price IS ex-
pec.eJ to cloak careless stitches and in
accurate cutting and shaping. Such isn't
worth buying. Here is some that is
NIGHT DRESSES
I'm cambric and muslin-with cir
cular. pointed and square yokes-
plain or pleated backs-openwork
and French embroidery-trimmed
with Valenciennes and torchon
laees and insertings. Every gar
ment is full length and full width
Sl.39 Gowns for % cents.
sl.2J Gowns for 50 cents.
9Sc. Gowns for IS cents.
soc. Gowns for 60 cents.
I9c. Gowns for 50 cents.
65c. Gowns for so cents.
They are bargains because they
are worth what they pretend to be.
DRAWERS
I'm cambric and muslin-cut full
made on yoke bands-piainy I'm
ished or trimmed with lace. en-
broidery. inserting, tucks and hem
stitching
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
OONVIOTs ON PAROLE.

Arizona has hit upon new idea in APP
plying the principle of parole to its con-
vict system. 1t is paroling its deserving
conyicts and employing them on salary in
the construction of Territorial buildings.
The plan appears to be admirable in all re-
spects and seems applicable in great
number of useful ways. Besides securing
to the convict the ordinary advantage of
freedom it provides profitable employment
for him and removes the objection made
to bringing convict labor in competition
with free labor.
A man who has been sentenced to the
penitentiary is heavily handicapped when
he is released, either under parole or upon
the expiration of his sentence. The stigma
clings to him and operates as bar to his
success in life. This is more of reproach
to our civilization than TO him, but that
makes his position none the less hard. If,
however, he be liberated on parole and
given employment by the State at current
wages he is given such an advantage over
the free citizen as measurably compen-
safes for the disadvantage which his record
imposes.
1t will always remain serious question,
not concerning workingmen alone, whether
manufacturing done by convicts in prison
in competition with free workingmen is
just and prudent thing. Usually the
extravaganza, the lack of managing skill
and the inferiority of the labor operate
against the presumption that convict la
Dor is less expensive than paid labor, and
hence generally the only hardship imposed
on the community is the increase of the
manufactured product rather than low
ering of its price, while the good arising
from the practice is the giving of employ
ment to men for whom work is better than
ldleness. But even viewing the subject in
this broad light, it VIII always remain a
serious question both with employers and
employees whether it is right for convicts
to manufacture.
The making of public Improvements by
convicts on parole is altogether a differ
ent mater. Such work has to be done in
any event, and if it can be done on plan
which will work a manifest benefit to a
class most in need of it, the extent of it
might wisely be increased for that special
purpose if necessary. The moral effect of
such plan on convicts would doubtless
be found exceedingly good. The prospect
OF certain employment at good wages in a
State of freedom would undoubtedly have
better effect than any other incentive to
good conduct that could be devised.
This is hint to California. The State
is preparing to make some expensive i'm
provements, and it might be wise TO con-
slider the plan which Arizona has adopted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.

Yves there any greater miracle ever wrought
on earth than the changing of water into heat
and light and power? This is an age of pro-
gress, for we see q dashing torrent utilized to
turn wheel, the wheel produces power, the
power electricity, and the electricity is trans
formed into a brilliant light that Eliminates
our streets and homes; it becomes heat that
warns our apartments or cooks our food, it is
used as power and drives our trolley-cars
pumps the mine or runs the stamps in the mill.
The cascade is more than thing of beauty for
it is the source of heat, light and power-Oro-
vile Register.
Our exports of breadstuffs and provisions fell
off $66, 541 ,253 during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1895, as compared to the year 1894
Thisdecrease of staple farm products occurred
Notwithstanding the steady decline in prices,
which should have had the effect of increasing
exports. During the same period our imports
increased by some $50, 200, 600. If American
farmers can see any benefit that has accrued to
them by reason of these results of the new
tariff they are blessed with remarkably keen
powers of perception.-Los Angeles Times.
It would be singularly graceful thing for
the President to offer General Harrison place
upon the Supreme Bench. No person is more
fit, and, on the broad question of constitutional
Interpretation, the President is pretty good
General Harrison as well as he liked Judge
Gresham, the thing might be possible.-Port-
land Oregonian.
While the goldbugs of the East who wear
their trousers turned up at the cotton because
it rains In London are industriously laboring
through a truculent press to convince the
public that the silver craze is dying and that
the cause of free silver is in its decadence, 1t is
refreshing to note that the cause of bimetallism
is forging to the front in England.-Virginia
Nev.) Enterprise.
We are far from the teeming populations of
the East and South and those people cannot
readily see our State and county, so the next
best thing is to continue to send them our pub
locations and let them see our products by
making an exhibit at Atlanta.-Otay Press.
Business is very brisk in San Francisco, iudg-
ing by the number of men who are excused
from jury duty each day on account of press
ing business matters.-Reno New Gazette.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
WHAT ABOUT Mr.. CLARK 2

A great deal of attention has been be-
slowed upon the Democratic members of
the Railroad Commission because they
made specific pledges which they have not
kept, and in the clamor growing out of the
wrong which they have committed the Re-
publican member, Mr.. Clark, has been
overlooked. The theory of the election of
Messrs. La Rue and Stanton seems to have
been that a Democratic candidate could
not be elected on the strength of his party's
reputation, but had to be bound under
very stringent pledges. Mr. Clark was
elected without any specific pledges, but
the guarantee of his uprightness was the
history of his party as the fosterer and de-
fender of popular rights, and hence the
party is responsible for his conduct and
must suffer from any lapses which he
makes.
It has been intimated that the railroad
company has nothing to fear at Mr. Clark's
hands. Such an insinuation, If untrue, is
scandalous, ibelous and insulting, and yet
Mr.. Clark seems to have paid no attention
to it. Taking into account the fact that the
Republican party is not the tool of the
Southern Pacific Company, but stands for
right under all circumstances and is con-
sistently and always the friend of the peo-
pie, such an insinuation against Mr.. Clark
would mean that he has betrayed his
party, the people and his own manhood,
and that he has done so under the pressure
of corrupting influences. If not that, it
would mean that his judgment honestly
leads him to the protection of the railroad
and in antagonism to TIE interests, well
fare and wishes of the people.
The latter phase of the case is hardly
better than the former. A fool may be
more dangerous than rogue. But neither
fools nor rogues are wanted in public of
fees, particularly those which can exercise
so enormous power for the good or harm
of the State. Assuming that neither of
these considerations affects or explains Mr..
Clark's course, and that he is simply
neglecting duties which he knows he
should perform, the situation is not
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

which the powders may be used to pro-
duce an almost endless list of pastry
dishes. Manufacturers of timed soups,
gelatine, mushes, corn starch, buildings
and many other articles print directions
for use on the labels, and they are of great
convenience to cooks.
Santa Clara County particularly, being a
leader in the production of prunes, might
greatly increase the consumption of that
article alone by sending out with it long
and carefully prepared list of the ways in
which this dried product may be prepared,
Not one housekeeper in thousand has the
smallest idea of the value of this fruit. By
reason of this lack of knowledge it is COM
monty regarded as the most inferior of our
dried fruits, delicacy suited for the poorer
classes only. And yet with the exception
of the dried apricot, it is perhaps the finest,
most wholesome and most delicately
favored fruit that California produces. 1t
is simply matter of knowing how to pre-
pare it. Probably not one housekeeper in
100, 900 knows of any other way OF prepar-
ing it than by stewing ii, and unless that
is done in the most intelligent manner it is
the poorest of ALL
There is not single fruit sent out from
California but that could be made more
popular, whether in the fresh, timed or
dried form, if it were accompanied with
explicit instructions OF numerous ways of
preparing IL, and it is hoped that the wis
dom of Santa Clara County will serve as a
hint to the other growers of the State.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

changed for the better. If, again, some
important private business interferes, a
sentiment of honesty should impel him to
resign. If any other explanation for his
peculiar conduct can be made The CALL
would be glad to hear it.
Laying aside his personal relation to the
subject, we may consider the position in
which he has placed the Republican party
OF the State, and the duty OF that party
under the circumstances. AS the stanch-
est kind of a Republican newspaper, THE
CALL is jealous Of the party's good name,
and deems it an exceedingly unwise policy
that would suggest the shielding of Re-
publican officer who has failed to perform
his duty. Such betrayals as this bring
political parties into contempt and greatly
impair their power for good. Mr.. Clark
appears to have placed himself in exactly
a similar position to that occupied by the
Republican members of the Solid Eight
OF the Board of Supervisors. Ii 1t Is his
desire to guard the interests OF the South
ern Pacific Company to the prejudice OF
the peoples interests, he could not be
more efficient by dong nothing than are
the Solid Eight by openly defying the
people and the laws in active measures for
the railroad company's benefit.
Can the Republican party afford to per-
NIT Mr.. Clarlz's conduct to go unrebuked?
Certainly as Republican newspaper THE
CALL proposes to do its duty in the prem
Uses and demand an accounting from Mr..
Clark of the great trust which he assumed
under the name and protection of the
Republican party of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
OUT-OF-TOWN PERSONALS.

Capitols, CAL, Aug. 19.-Arrivals at Hotel
Capitola: ]. Willard, Mrs. Kate Wilcox, San
Jose; Miss Kate Wilcox, jacksonville; Mrs.
Beck, j. c. Hart, San Francisco; C. T. Settle,
Mrs. G. Z. Settle, ID. j. Flannery, San Jose: ]. b.
Dyer, Mrs. Pollard and child, San Francisco |:
r. f. Murth, Oakdale; H. s. Crane Turlock :
c. M. Lorrigan. Santa Clara; H. K White,
San Jose; F. Trimell, Mrs. F. Trimen, Miss
Trimell, San Francisco; A. H. Needham, Santa
Clara; William L. Gill, Mrs. William Q. Gill. r.
J.. Edwards, D. 7. Bryant, Judge S. A. Barker,
Al Jarman, San Jose. Judge S. A. Barker and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Barker, Mrs Joseph
Fucker and Mrs: DR.. Waylands went to Santa
Cruz to attend the banquet by the Masonic fra
ternity.
Santa Rosa, CAL, Aug. 19.-Miss Bessie Nc
Mimi leaves to-day on q visit TO relatives in
San Francisco. Professor and Mrs. Alfred Kel-
leher of San Francisco are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Crooks at their beautiful coun.
try home near town. Miss Rock and Miss
Swain OF San Francisco are visiting at the r.
L. Crooks residence. Rev. J. T. Shurtleff is Wis
1ung in Napa. S. Fl. Maelay is in San Francisco
on business. Colonel Hardin is back from his
Mendocino ranch. ]. G. Sparks of Woodland is
Visiting here. Miss Carrie Boring of San Fran
cisco is visiting friends here. Frank Loughray
has left for Coos Bay, Or. Mrs. DR.. Griffith of
Paso kobles is visiting her parents here Mrs.
Ben Thorne, wife of the Sheriff of Calaveras
County, is visiting Mrs. o. O. Weber, Profess
sor Burke is in San Francisco inspecting the
schools there. Judge A. P. Oyerton has re-
turned from weeks trip to Mendocino
Springs, and in company with DR.. Osborn and
his wife visited the Ukiah Asylum. Mrs.
George Hall has returned from visit TO Can't
tola. !. A. Graves, formerly of Santa Rosa but
now OF Los Angeles, is here on visit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
PERSONAL.

DR.. Charles E. Swezy of Marysville is at the
Lick.
N. NJ. Orr, lourmiller Of Stockton, is at the
Lick.
Judge A. P. Catlin of Sacramento is at the
Lick.
J. w. Henderson, a banker of Eureka, is at
the Lick.
S. Pinschowei, merchant of Cloverdale, is
at the Grand.
D. Hirshfeld, merchant of Bakersfield, is a
guest at the Lick.
r. NJ. Green, mine-owner and merchant OF
Oroville. is at the Grand.
A. T. ]. Reynolds, fruit-grower of Walnut
Grove, is staying at the Grand.
Ex-Mayor Sam N. Rucker of San Jose came
up yesterday and registed at the Palace.
P. ]. Mccormick, a railroad and bridge con-
tractor of Los Angeles, is staying at the Lick.
Bozo Radovieh, a leading fruitgrower and
vineyardist of San Jose, is at the Occidental.
s. T. Black, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, is in town and staying at the Lick.
Thomas Derby, superintendent of the New
Almaden quicksilver mine, is a guest at the
Palace.
DR.. A. E. Osgood superintendent of the Home
for Feeble Minded at Eldridge, registered at
the Grand yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Keilus of the Hub left for the
East to-day on business and pleasure trip
from which he intends to return within
month.
j. 81. lie Veen, managing editor of the Los
Angeles Express, will accompany one of the
communicates of Knights Templar to the
Boston conclave.
Joseph G. Cannon, member of Congress from
the Twelfth Illinois District, and his daughter,
arrived form the north yesterday and regis
tered at the Palace. They go down to Mon
terey to-day.