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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
GENEROUS GIVING.

The action OF the Produce Exchange in
raising large sum OF money for the con-
struciion of Balboa avenue and the con-
tinued employment of Ia Dor gives another
proof of the public spirit of the men who
constitute its membership. The contri-
buttons to The fund were large and were
made with a promptness which manifests
a true liberality and genuine civic
patriotism.
1t seems that nothing more was required
in the Exchange to produce these liberal
subscriptions than that the president,
Mr.. Albert Gerberding. should call the at
tention of the mbers to the i'm portsnce
of the work and the need OF immediate
additions to the fund. No sooner had he
completed his shortspeech than the men,
bers Of the Exchange We'd with one
another in seeing who should be the first
to contribute. Within a comparatively
short time the sum OF $645 was raised, and
it was made known that this would be in
creased to at least $1,000 This is most
excellent showing for the Produce E1-
change and the public will not fail to ap-
preoiate it at its true value.
1t is now evident that the people of San
Francisco do not intend TO let this work
lag for lack OF money. The contributions
heretofore have been liberal, and we have
not yet seen the end of them. Public in
terest in the enterprise. SO far from drag
ging. seems to increase with each success
sive need of more money. As rapidly as
the fund is diminished by the payment of
wages so rapidly is it filled again by con-
tributions from liberal ana progressive
citizens.
Hitherto these contributions have come
mainly from what may be called the un-
organized d mass of the people. Now, how
ever, as will be seen from the action of the
Produce Exchange, the associations and
organizations of the City have begun to
take an interest in the work and to act
together for bringing it to successful COM
pletion. This is good sign of the senti-
ment of the City. 1t is reinsurance that
all the money required will be raised in
time, so that the work can be carried on
without day OF delay until the task has
been FULLY completed and Balboa avenue
has taken its place among the esta ablished
thoroughfares of the City, become one of
those driyeways which add SO much to
the attractiveness of San Francisco as a
place of residence and do so mucn to in
crease It's prestige among the cities of the
Union.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
THE COAST ROAD,

The probability that within a compare.
lively short time the Southern Pacific
Company will decide whether or not to
push the work of closing the gap on tine
coast road TO a speedy completion will
recall to the public mind the i'm portance
of this enterprise TO San Francisco, Los
Angeles and the coast counties. and indi-
rectly 10 the State at large. The closing
of the gap has long been desired and If it
can be accomplished this year it will
which now seems TO be everywhere we'll
assured.
The greater portion of the benefit of the
closing of the gap will undoubtedly be
reaped by tie coast counties, whicl, now
lie off the general highway of travel. To
them the completion of the road will
mean the virtual beginning of new
epoch of development. Their lands will
be brought into market and capital will
have opportunities for the profitable e1-
ploitation of their innumerabls resources.
With these advantages Will come an
increase of wealth and population. result
ing in larger trade and traffic with both
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The counties along the coast are natu-
rally among the richest and best in the
State. Their growth has been retarded
solely by lack OF railroad com mmunication
direct with the great centers OF business
and industry. The mass of travel between
Southern and Northern California has
turned aside from them and gone through
the valley of the San Joaquin. Thus the
natural advantages Of tie coast counties
have been hidden from most of th.
tourists and honle-seekers in California.
with the consequence that they have been
passed by while other counties were build
ing up.
All that will be changed if the Southern
Pacific Company sees its way clear to COM
plete the gap at once. The coast counties
will be opened up at the beginning OF the
new era OF reviving prosperity and will be
sure to reap many benefits in the near
future.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

fendant. Bearing upon this assignment of
error we have been cited to no authority, and
after dlllgent search We have been able To find
none ourselves. The conduct of counsel IN
presenting their cases TO jures is matier
which must be left largely 10 The ethics of the
profession and the discretion of the trial
Judge. Perhaps no two counsel observe tAe
jury. Some deal wholly in logic-argument
without embellishments OF anv kind. Others
use rhetoric aud occasional flights of fancy
ana imagination. Others employ only noise
and gestlculation relying upon their earnest
ness and vehemence instead OF logic and
rhetoric. Others appeal to the sympathies-it
may be the passions and peculiarities-of the
Jurors. Others combine all these with varia-
lions and accompaniments of different kinds.
No east-iron rule can or should be laid down.
Tears have always been considered legitimate
arguments before a jury, al d, while the ques-
ION has never arisen out of any such behavior
In this court, we know of no rule or jurisdic-
ton in the court below 10 check them. 1t
would appear 10 be one OF the natural rights
OF counsel which no court or constitution
could take away. IL is certainly, if no more
matter OF the highest personal privilege In
deed, II counsel has them command IL may
be seriously questioned whether il is not his
professional duty to shed them whenever
proper occasion arises, and the trial Judge
would not feel constrained to interfere unless
they were INDUCED in to such excess as to i'm
pede or delay the business of The court This
must be left largely to the discretion of the
trial Judge, who has all the counsel and par
ties before him, and can see their demeanor
case the trial Judge was not asked to check
the tears, and it was, we think, an eminently
proper occasion for their use, and we caEnot
reverse for this.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
WATCHING THE TARIFF.

The action taken by Major Mclaughlin,
chairman OF the Republican State Com.
mittee, and Mr.. John d. Spreckels. repre-
sentative OF California in the National
Com n ittee, in urging upon Senators Nor
Till and Allison the importanc ce of main
tanning thoroughly prote Give duty on
imported fruit was most timely. II is
clear that an attempt will be made in the
Senate to reduce the rates of the Dingley
tariff on many articles of import. and un-
less the people of California are watchful
many of the industries of the State will be
made TO suffer-
All reports from Washington show that
the importers, free-traders and so-called
revenue tariff men are making q fight
against the Dingley tariff all along the
line. They are endeavoring to bring about
reduction OF falmost all the duties adopted
by the House and, in particular, are MAX
ing their attack against those interests
which are peculiar to the West.
Among the interests assailed by the i'm.
porters is that of fruit-growing. A hard
fight was begun against the schedules
adopted by the House on i'm mported fruits
as soon as they were announced. That
fight has been going on ever since, and so
strong is the pressure brought 10 bear up
on the Senate In the interests OF fruit i'm
porters that our delegation in Congress
will need all the support that can be
given it at home to maintain the cause
against its assaiIants.
In his telegram 20 Senator Morrill,.
Major Mclaughlin said: "The business
interests OF this State imperativeIy de-
mand no reduction from the House
schedule on raisins, Zante currants and
citrus fruits. The latter requires 1 cent
per pound protection" Mr.. Spreckels
telegraphed in similar terms to Senator
Allison, saying: Il believe you will make
mistake in attempting to return citrus
fruits to measurement basis. The in
dustry here is much depressed and the
request for l cent per pound duty will not
put our growers on an equality with for.
eigners."
The accuracy OF these statements can
not be questioned any more than the
urgent importance of making them at
this time. European fruit-growers have
cheap ocean transportation for their goods
to New York, while those grown in Cali
fornIa have the heavy handicap of high
railroad rates. The duty asked FOR hardly
makes up the difference in the cost of
ransportation, and the justice OF the de-
mand is therefore apparent.
1t should not be left to a few men to
make this fight for California interests.
The whole State, as far as possible, should
declare itself on the subject and strengthen
the hands OF our representatives in Con.
gress in upholding this important indus
try.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
PLRSCN al
D. D. Allison of Fresno is in town.

D. D. Allison of Fresno is in town.
d. B. Van Slyck of Pasadena is in the City
S. Hirawa of New York is at the CosmopolI-
tan.
A. Jackson OF San Jose is at the Cos mopoli.
tan
DR.. G. W. Westlake OF Red Bluff is in the
City.
e. W. Judkins of Riverside Is q visitor to the
City
DR.. w. J. Doggett OF Santa Rosa Is at the
Russ.
J. Lynch of ocala, Fla. is at the Cosmo-
politan.
L. A Eames of Walla Waila is at the Cosmo-
politan.
Charles c. Malson OF Riverside is visiting
this City.
The Rev. J. n. Maclean of vacaviile is on
visit here.
]. F. Maloney of Alaska is one Of yesterdays
arrivals here.
District Attorney Il. G. ostrander of Merced
is at the Lick.
George D. Butler, business man of Yreka,
is at the Russ.
rived here yesterday.
Samuel Jacobs owner OF q general store at
Reno, New, is at the Russ.
Weayerville, is in the City.
James Waters, a general goods dealer of
Watsonville, is at the Grand.
w. A. Kelly, leading resident OF Butte,
Mont. arrived here yesterday.
DR.. c. w. Nuttiug OF Etna, and DR.. G. ".
Dwynell OF Montague, are at the Grand.
E. P. Colwell of Hawaii is at the Occidental
accompanied by his vile and daughter.
Wiley J. Tinnin of Fresno, ex-Surveyor of
the Port here, is among those registered at the
Grand.
J. B. Wright, superintendent of the sacra-
mento division OF the Southern Pacific, is in
the City.
Thomas Y. Gerdine Of the United States
Geological Survey, Washington, D. c., is at
the Occidental.
J. B. Overton, superintendent of the vir.
ginia City and Gold Hill Water Company, was
among the arrivals here yesterday.
Ex-Judge j. NJ. walling of Nevada City is at
the Russ. He il on his way to attend the
Grand Army encampment at Salinas.
Captain George 8. Hinsdale, the well-known
ship-owner. here, has returned from Santa
Barbara, after some months absence. He is at
the Lick
Robert Earl, Chief Judge OF the New York
Court OF Appeals, is among the arrivals at
the Palace. He has been In California several
days, and will visit different resorts.
Among the arrivals here yesterday was J. E.
Stubbs, president OF the Nevada State Univer-
sity, at Reno. lie is q brother of J. c. Stubbs,
third vice-president of the Southern Pacific
system
James L. Flood and Miss Flood left last
evening in Mr.. Floods lrivate car for the
East The trip is for Miss Floods health,
which has not been very good for some time
past. They expect to be absent about one
month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
WITH YOUR COFFEE

First Preacher-Doing much in the wedding
trade now?
Second Preacher-Yes; business is good.
People getting married this year who never
got married before.-Truth.
81 believe have been in every State in the
Union." remarked Grimstead. "Of course I
haven't resided IN all of them, but / have Wis.
tied or travelled through them at one time or
another"
Have you ever been in . state of grace?"
asked Shawcross
'Oh. yes" rejoined Grimstead, who is
slightly deaf. al passed through 1t once when
was a small boy''-Chicsgo Tribune.
she-That little fool. Johnnie Moore, has
proposed 10 me.
Her Dearest Friend-When will the wedding
take place?-Brcoklyn Lie.
Bobby cried dreadfuliy when we got out In
the country"
"What was the matter with himT'
''He said the Wild flowers weren't as thick
as hey were in the pictures. Chicago Rec
ord.
''My husband Is the most considerate man
in the world"
'In what wayT
when he gave me my new writing-desk he
had two keys made, SO that If / lost mine he
would have one. Few men would have been
as thoughtful as that"-Collier's Weekly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

captain Holmes. who arrived here on Mon
aay In command of the American ship Char
mer, Is the Oldest captain in active service in
the American merchant marine, and probably
'he latest to assume the bonds of matrImony.
Captain Holmes Is 7S years OF age and began
going to sea six,y-one years ago, when he was
Lao OF IL. He sailed first in the ship Apra-
iachlcola. commanded by q relative, and one
OF MS most notable voyages since that time
was In the ship Seminole, which he brought
out from New York many years ago in ninety
SIX DAYS, beating the records of all the fast
clippers of those days
There is quite a romantic story connected
with Captain Holmes marriage. About fifteen
years ago. while he was living at Mystic
conn, poorly clad. sickly little girl came to
MS door begging for shelter and his wife took
the waii In and brought her up. Ten years
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
FRAT ERNAL DEPARTMENT,
Aitahmos Tribe of the Improved Order
of Red Men Gives Its First Enter
tainnnent

Altahmos Tribe No. 81 of the Improved Or
der OF Red Men gave its first entertainment
and social last evening in Franklin Hail on
FILLMORE street in the presence of n large num-
Der OF those who belong to the order, and of
many who do not belong to 1t. The social
committee, composed of NJ. ]. Kelly, Frank
Hardy, T. j. Glynn. A. G. Avery. W. T. Lyon
and A. A. Smith, had the hall made attractive
by decorations and pr, pared q programme
that met with the appreciation OF all present.
1t consisted of the following numbers: Over
ture, an address. or it is called by the tribe,
"long talk" F. ]. Fuller; fancy dance, Miss
Irene Delaney; vocal solo. Jack Cathcart;
piano solo, T. B. w. Swan; barytone solo, VIII
liam FL. Hallett; IN uslcal specialties, William
Massett and K. A. Clarke; song and dance,
Miss Hazel Callahan: exhibition of boxing
William Ensbury and Million Hayes; vocal
solo, Joe Sutton, the barytone of Modoc
Tribe. and sword contest, Jacob voss and w.
A. Read.
After the programme there was dancing
WHICH closed very pleasant evenings enter
tsinment
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

ago Mrs. Holmes died. and the child. then
about II years of age, was left in the charge of
Mrs. Sarah Palmer of Mystic, who esta blished
herself in the captains home as guardian of
the girl. The child died some years ago. but
whenever he came home from sea Captain
Holmes found every thing so bright and cheer
full that he hated to leave, and finally con-
cluded that life's journey with the woman
who had been so kind to his ward would be
preferable to the Loneliness of widower's
existence
Mrs. Palmer was willing. and the marriage
took place in November last just before the
Charner sailed for San Francisco. Mrs
Holmes is 50, but is still bright ana char m
ing woman, and the captain is proud of his
bride.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

been requested to bring before the meet
ing the question of the delay in get
ting the mails from China after they
had arrived in this port OF account
of the long time in which they ara
held in quarantine. John L. Ho"aIu
moved that the matter be referred 10 the
appropriate committee of the board ot
trustees. and this course was taken. Mr.
Davis said, on coming in after he meet
ing had adjourned, that on the occasio n
of the arrival of the last China steamer at
San Francisco it was twenty-seven hours
before the mail could be had. He ola not
believe that any such delay WouIa De per
mitted i'm London, New York, Boston or
tie large cities in general, and it should
not be permitted here.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
ON LIFE LAEDER.

For him who seeks to rise few hands reach down
to claim his grip
Few warning words are heard above 10 save him
from q slip;
Each upward step he takes must be through ef-
forts Of his own,
For evary on that's gained the top would like to
be alone!
For him who stumbles on the way thousana
hands reach out
To grasp snd pun him down into the misery
hAunied routi
There's scsnty welcome at the ton for him that
wins; but oh,
What joyous greetings does 9 get who joins the
rsnks below! y T. kIsrR
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
THE LOSS OF EUROPE.
PhiIadelnhIa Inquirer.

Europe has its Bosses, just as has the United
Stales-note that we say "has" not "haVe, as
the United States is unit.
The Boss of Europe to-day is the Gear of
Russia There is not a nation that does not
cover before him He does all the talking
through his newspaper organs, and his wishes
are respected.
What position for proud England to be in
Think OF I'll England with the most power
full navy OF the world, and an empire upon
which the sun constantly shlnes, taxing
What Il nauseous dose!
1t is burning, biistering humilfatlo and'
furthermore, it is the Shame OF the century
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
NEW TO-DAY.

1fyour child looks upon
Scott's Emulsion as Cod
liver Oil and is repelled by
it, begin with part of a tea
spoonful in twice the guam
tity of water, and it will
take it and relish it as
though it were milk. There
is no food or medicine for
children Of from three or
tour to ten or twelve years
of age which equals SCOTS S
Emulsion for putting color
into the cheeks, enriching
the blood and bringing COM
fort and good nature. Book
about it free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
LAWYERS MAY WEEP.

A LEARNED JUDGE RULES THAT SHEDDING TEARS
BEFORE A JURY Is ADMISSIBLE.
In recent number of the Southwestern
Reporter Is printed the decision of Judge
Wilkes of the Supreme Court of Tennessee in
a case in which, among other things it was
held that the jury had been unduly intiu-
enced by the tears of counsel in argument t.
Judge Wilkes says: 1t is next as
signed as error that counsel for plain
TIN, IN his closing argument, in the midst
OF very eloquent and fmpassioned appeal TO
the jury, shed tears and unduly excited the
sympathies of the jury in favor of the plain
till, and greatly pref ejudiced them against de-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
Court Palo Alto.

On the evening of the 3Otn of the current
month Court Pa o Alto will g i've its sixth an
niversary fulldress ball. ALI the arrange.
ments have been completed except the deco
rations, and these win be attended to by ex-
perts in that line. The committee OF arrange
ments will spare neither expense nor pains 10
have the decorations of the hall in the Native
Sons building surpass any that have yet been
got up under the auspices OF their court
number OF the ladies who will attend have
ordered most charming gowns.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

Leaving San Francisco Mondays and Thursdays,
at p NJ, connection is made at Barstoy with the
famous santa Fe limited train. Dining-car, buffet
smoking-car, vestibued Pullman, palace drawing
room, seeperI he handsomest train on earth
equipment and appointments faultiess. Daily
through sleeping cars DO palace and tourist,
Oakland pier TO Chicago Tickets also sold via
Ogden. Portland, Mojave, Los Angeles, Deming or
FL Paso, 10 all points in the United States, Canada
Mexico or Europe Ticket Office 644 Markes
street, Chronicle Building. Telenhone Main 1881.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
Oro Fino,s Anniversary.

Tomorrow evening Orc Fino Parlor No. 8,
N. ID. g. W., will entertain lis friends and cel-
ebrate its tenth anniversary by an elaborat te
ball in Native Sons Hall. The committee Of
arrangements has made preparations 10 the
end that this shall be the most notable of the
many brilliant functions that have been given
by Orc Fino, and 1t promises a most enjoy a BILE
evening for all The decorations will be both
unique and very handsome and the best Of
music is promised. The grand march will be
led by Floor Manager Miss Kathrine Jones and
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
Yosemite Parlor. n. %. G. w.

Yosemite Parlor will give an anniversary
ball on Friday next in Mission Parlor Hall,
and arrangements have been perfected to
make this event one that will be thoroughly
enjoy ed by all who will attend. and as this
parlor has large number of friends IL is more
than likely that the attendance will be large.
This parlor has had null Der of initiai ions
OF late and the mem bers are working hard to
increase the membership SO that at the Grand
Par.or session in June next 1T may have two
delegates TO represent II.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21
cALlFORNIANs N NEW YORK

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 20-At the Plaza
&C. Willenberg, w. N. Hanny. Sturtevant-
c. Dohlston. Gilsey-H. L. Van Wrinkle.
Murray Hill. d. johnson. warwick-G.
Gansch. Holland-Misses Hopkins. Broad
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

In raising large sum of m money for the
work on Balboa avenue the Produce Ex-
change has done the proper thing at the
right time and in the right way to set 4
good example for other organizations in
the City to follow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

In an interview on Monday the Turkish
Consul-General said: You have but one
California here; Turkey has dozen" L
this is so Turkey can probably lick the
world.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

With fiesta and bankers convention
on her hands at the same time Los An
geles won't know herself whather she is
doing this thing for money or merriment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

Great Britain would willingly annex the
Transvaal at the expense of war, but
under the circumstances she hesitates.
She may need her troops elsewhere.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

Iameda Encinal.

ofburden
him magn
knowledge
Raudu
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

An Iowa preacher dee ares that the famous
creed put forth by the Rev. John Watson and
iudiciousy advertised in The Bonnie Brier
Bush,'' was promulgated seventy years ago by
the Hindoo reformer Rajah Rammohun Roy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

way Central-J. s. Howell. Mrs. Caroline
Schiller and Miss Hilda Braun left the Plaza
and sailed on the Spree for Bremen. J. NJ.
Mells Is here buving
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

1t is stated that during the last eighteen
months there has been a decline OF $79,-
10000 in the a,gregate valuation OF forty
one mining companies in the Transvaal,
and according 10 the London correspond
ent of the New York Tribune the "Kaffir
Circus" is trequented now only by brokers
having stock 10 sell.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

''Here are the egg, num-"
"Lay them on the table"
"Im not the hen, mum; Pm the grocer's
boy."-Yonkers Statesman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

The Washington Post asserted one day
last week that rs far as known there is
not single Kentuckian in that city seek
ing Office, and we can infer from that fact
how completely the Senatorial fight has
demoralized the entire population OF the
State.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

The records of the Patent Office show
that since 1876 there have been granted
1000 patents relating to bicycles and
nearly half OF them have been issued DUR
ing the last six years. 1t seems that
nearly every man who rides a bicycle gets
enough OF the wheel in his head to think
he can improve on 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

If Boy Bailey doesn't bestir himself he
will 20 down TO history as the man afraid
OF a swallow-tail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

Christian Endeavorers Coming.
Artistic paper-hanging painting and Interior
decorations. Good paper in stock 4 cents, in
grains &c roll. MERIGAN, 1902 Webster st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

The sentiment of the world may be
against him, but all the same the Bashi
Bazouk ''is a first rate fighting man."
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

The seepage OF large quantity Of water
through levee on the Mississippi oppo-
site New Orleans led to the discovery that
hole had been made in the emban kment
by an alligator, and now the people down
there are wondering how this new form of
danger can be guarded against.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-21

TIE war in Europe affords Spain sood
excuse for calling her troops from Cuba
without admitting that she was whipped.