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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
NEW TO-DAY-AMUsEMENTs.


DY VIRTUE OF TWO DEGREES OF THE
ID Superior Court in and for the City and County
OF san Francisco, state Of California department
No. 10Y, The first of which DEGREES made and
is dated the 22d day of November 1895, and the
second OF which DEGREES ade and is da. ed
the 25th day of June, 1897, and both OF which de-
crees were made and entered IN an action pc lding
in said Superior Court wherein Adam Grant is
plaintiff ana Daniel T.. Murphy and others de-
PENDANTS, being case No 40, 1888 in the said court,
the Undersigned, who by said court appointed
referee in said action, viii sell public auction,
at the aucton-rooms OF
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
The Eureka Society.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Eu-
reka Society for the Protection of Children
Secretary Holbrook made the following report
of cases coming before the society. and their
disposition: Complaints received 81: inves IL
gated, 60: children involved, 104; relieved,
"a; placed in institutions, IL; with families.
4 returned to parents, d cases prosecuted,
IL; convictions, s; uismissals, 3. AT the NEE T.
ing 40 he members were elected.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
Supervisor. Den,ur

A demurrer was lied by the Board of Super
visors yesterday TO the complaint fled by
George X. Fitch for the purpose of ousting the
board from office. Mr.. Fitch accuses them OF
water rates in the month OF February, as re-
quired by law.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
Castro valley Looking In.

Castro Valley is looking up. 1t has been
promised schoohouse and an additional sup
ply OF electric lights, and the Spring Valley
Water Company has replaced the six-inch
mains with an eight-inch service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
Loses a Finger.

Frank Barneau, designer living at 227
Clara street. had his left index finger crushed
bv a machine yesterday. He was taken to the
Branch Receiving Hospital, where the injul ed
mem Der was amputaled by Doctors Hartley
and Prentice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
Turner's Perjury CHARGE.

Judge Carroll Cook "Wednesday heard argu-
ment in the case OF J. F. Turner, charged with
perjury, touching the defendants motion to
instruct the jury TO acquit. Further con-
sideration OF this matter will be had to-mor-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

AMGSEHENlS.
BALDWIN THEATER - Rosemary"
COLUMBIA THEATER The Case of Rebellious
susan
MoRosco's oPERA-HoUsE-"A Bowery Girl
AlcAzAR THEATER.- House or Home and
Betsy"
TIVoLI OPERA HOUSE. Wang
'RPHEUM-H Ugh Glass Vaudeville.
OBERoN.-Grand Concert.
FUTRo BATHS Bathing and Performance
HE CHUTEs AND CHUTEs FREE THEATER-
Boomer Minstrels, every afternoon and evening.
OAKLAND RACE TRAcK-Races
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-06
AUCTION .AiES

BY CHAs. LEVY 81 Co-This dav. August 6.
Furniture. at 1875 Market ST., at 10 O'clock
J y kIlLIP Il Co.-Wednesday August IL
Horses at cor Market 81. and Van Ness ave-, a.
Ii O'Clock.
BY g. II. uMBsEN & Co.-Tuesday September
:, cal Estate, al ii ont gomerv ST. at O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

The paymaster general of the army states
that great inconv enence arises annually
from the practice of Congress in making
the appropriations for the military service
without sufficient regard for the estimates
Submitted. Thus it appears that other
interests besides those of the District of
Columbia suffer in this respect. The esti-
mates submitted to Congress are supposed
to represent the exact needs of the yari ,,1s
branches of the government for which they
are intended. and to this extent the theory
OF the British budgets is followed But the
practice is far different from that which
prevails in parliament where the legisla-
tors accept the estimates of the govern
Tent as they stand. or reject them as a
whole The latter action of course re-
suits in ministerial crisis and prccipita.es
char sc similar in effect to that which
occurs here once in four years But the
British system has certain advantages that
are being slowly recognized in this country.
particularly as such experiences as those
OF the District and the army come to be
scrutinized closely. In the other system
the responsibility for the estimating ia
placed squarely uron the administrative
countable to the people. In this country
the estimates are submitted by the indi-
vidual chiefs of bureaus and smaller sub-
divisions through the heads of the depart-
rents, who assume the final responsible
lty to Congress. But that responsibility
Is weakened by virtue of the action of the
two houses of Congress, which invariably
revise the estimates from beginning to end
and thus upset the calculations of the
administrative officials, who have gradually
established the custom of basing their
estimates upon certain marginal calcula-
tons that serve to act as an elastic e.e-
ment Of safety. Congress in turn comes
TO base the appropriations upon an I'M
Outstanding of this margin of shrinkage
and thus its value to the executive depart
ments is lost. The army seems to have
suffered more in this respect than any
other branch of the government for the
appropriations for it's needs have or sew
eIal occasions fallen short of the actual
demands. On one occasion Secretary La
mont advanced from his private purse a
sufhcient sum to pay the army for a period
for which the appropriation was deficient
being afterward reimbursed by Congress.
This is not a wholesome or pleasing spec
nation are considered. The question nat
urally arises: Is there no way of either
re-establishing confidence between the ex-
ecutive and legislative branches in the
natter of framing the annual supply bills,
or of changing the method of enacting
those bills to place the responsibility
closer to the original source of the esti-
mates?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

The Stars news from Matanzas touching
the attitude of the resident Spaniards in
Cuba toward the conplica tons in the is
land Is of special interest following as it
does a recent suggestion that after a short
time Spain will probably leave her case in
their hands Not all the men in the field
Ia SPANS behalf are leyees from Spain
The Spanish residents Ia the island have
furnished quite number. Does Spain
really believe that the DAY Is Approaching
when she can withdraw her home levces
and trust all to the hands of the Spanish
residents of Cuba?
IL Spain enters upon that course 1t will
merely be a form of surrender. adopted
to meet and parry certain pride at home
Her retreat from the mainland here many
years ago was accomplished after that
fashion She was very reluctant TO aban-
don her pretensions. Even after withdraw
ing her armies to the south OF US she held
out TO her population at home the hope o.
reassertion Of her authority II was
not until twenty-six years after the indie
pendeace Of Venezuela had been achieved
that Spain recognized 1t. But, all the same.
there. as elsewhere. Spanish authority died
the day the Spanish arms were withdrawn
Nothing remained to support Spain's cause
after SPANS bayonets disappeared. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

correspondent whose letter was printed
yesterday in The Star complained of a
collision that occurred the other night be-
tween a G street horse car and a 9th street
motor train. There is no confusion about
the legal responsibilities at such crossings
to account for such accidents. for the regu-
lations now in force provide that at all
places where rapid transit tracks cross
those Of horse car lines the cars Of the
former shall have the right of way at all
times Drivers who undertake to cut
across the path of electric or cable cars
do so at their own risk The regulation
Is proper and ought to be given force, yet
1t is common observation that the horse
cars undertake to cross ahead of the more
rapid conveyances, which are capable of In
fiicting heavy damage. One effect of the
regulation Is. or should be, to discourage
the continued maintenance Of horse car
lines within the city. The Commissioners
have demonstrated their intention to en-
sure public safety At street car crossings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
No More "Misunde rstnn dinxs. -

The Commissioners and Receiver Schoepf
have agreed upon the style Of air motor
that Las been approved by the officials and
is TO be installed on the lexington and
Belt lines. A formal permit for the equip
ilent on that basis has been issued and
nothing now remains but the step that
shall demonstrate whether the receiver Is
in earnest or is temporizing. Any further
Quibbling over proposed pipe lines that will
celay the actual beginnings of the instaIla-
ton of the compressed air service can not
now De termed misunderstanding as
certain previous differences between the
public and the corporation authorities dur
ing the negotiations for the Introduction of
rapid transit methods on these lines have
been miscalled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

Scme very sharp criticism is heard of
Secre tary Bliss for declaring in favor CT
General Tracy in the New York mayor atty
contest His letter is characterized as a
repetition OF the blunder committed in the
Eubernatorial contest of 1Ss2. when Judge
5iSer was nominated through national
administration influences and overwhelm-
iiSiy defeated at the polls. General Tracy
II i REID. VIII lose rather than gain by the
Championship of mis- cause by a member of
the present national administration
mere We're Two phases of that Folger in
cident, If one is worthy of citation the
other is also. The one that has been re-
called simply deals with the defeat of Judge
tClger. by the active cooperation of some
republicans with the democrats and by the
indifference of others, resenting the means
by which he had been made the party's
candidate Against the man himself no
word of censure was uttered nor any dis
trust entertained. He was a very fine type
OF both citizen and official. But he went
down under an avalanche of opposition.
larSely republican, ard he did not long sur
vive his undoirg.
And what followed? The republican
party in the state. which had been 50
strong in the presidential campaign of $780,
lost heavily i'll the way OF prestige. and for
a time tottered on the very brink of COL
laI Sc \ new leader for the democracy
Was raised UP. and by the time of holding
the next democratic national convention: he
was strong enough TO secure his party's
nomination for President, and TO he elected.
He carried New York. Through The weak
ness of the republican party in the state he
defeated the most brilliant and magnetic
man OF the generation.
What. therefore. did the republican revolt
against Judge Foiger in 1Ss2 cost New York
state and the country? Grover Cleveland
and all the woes that since have followed
IN his wake. 1t stands as the most expen-
sivt political revolt in American history.
Is il possible that a repetition of this ex-
perIence awaits development through re-
publican dissensions in New York? The
men behind Gel eral Tracy repub'i-
cans. as are the strongest men behind MIR.
Low. Are they bent on destroying the or
ganizatiOn of 1896. the republicans in
1851 destroyed the organization of 1880. in
a fight over matters comparatively trivial?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Complacent Philad lphia.

\ member of Philadelphia select council
yesterday in the course of the debate upon
the municipal gas question. mentioned the
antagonism originally manifested by the
people of Philadelphia 10 the introduction
of the trolley cars and said: The people by
thousands protested against the trolley,
and We We're threatened with political
ostracism if We voted in their favor. But
we did SO vote. and now the people would
not be without the trolley cars. This in
genious argument deserves some attention.
The people OF Philadelphia We're wise when
they originally protested against the troll
legs Their wishes. however. were ignored.
and the miserable contrivance that serves
only the end of cheapness was foisted upon
the city 10 such an extent that the streets
are now given over almost without reserve
u the overhead-fed motors. The people
sure, because they cannot get rid of them.
II is folly to urge that the trolleys are pop
ular because they are trolIeys. They are
popular. perhaps. because they are faster
tran were the horse cars that they sup
planted. but they are not as popular as
would be the underground electric cars
such as are in use in this city. The COM
piacency of the Philadelphians is only COM
parative. and ii is futile for the friends of
the trolley system TO seek TO paint them in
colors of great and Unreserved joy over the
possession of the wretched excuse for randi
transit that the overhead system furnishes
The people of Washington not only pro-
tested against the introduction but per-
sisted IN their protest, ana. being free from
the political ring that now grips Phi!adel-
phia tighter than anaconda they sue
ceeded in the creation OF barriers against
the encroachments of the trolley They
feared the invasion of the very corporation
tNat now controls practically all of the
Philadelphia street railways and the fear
lest this syndicate might creep in with
cheap overhead constructions is not vet
wholly allayed. The consequence of this
fight Is that today Washington's traction
equipment. present and Immediately pros
pective, Is far superior to that of Philadel-
phia in point of comfort. reliability public
security, neatness of appearance and gem
erai attractiveness- The satisfaction with
which the Washingtonians review the fruits
o. their long fight is of a wholly differ
ent nature from that with which the Phil
adelphians. according to the member of the
council quoted. are today compelled to re-
gard their present state. May the powers
that watch over cities preserve the. ma
tonal capital forever from such COM
placency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

residents of those countries, native and
foreign born. set at once about organizing
governments Of their own. and. naturally
enough. took for model the government of
the United States.
Spanish authority, it is plain enough,
cannot be maintained in any part of Cuba
except by force of arms. and the Spanish
residents. if left alone. would possess
neither the " ill Tor the power to meet the
situation. They have had their share of
,he oppression of the home government.
They have clamored loud and long for re-
form They may, as property owners.
dread the first effects of a change of gov
eminent from sort OF despotism to indie
pendence. They are represented as anx-
ious fer annexation to the United States,
the very outset. But let the choice be pre-
sented TO them of trying to uphold Spain's
cause in Spain's way, OF of joining
with the insurgents In arms for improved
government of some kind, and they would
not hesitate day. 1t is easy, indeed, to
beileve that with the departure from Cuba
OF the last imported soldier from Spain, a
Few government for Cuba. participated III
by Spanish-born and Cuban-born alike,
would Immediately begin to take Shape.
IL Cuba is to shake Off Spain, republi-
can form of government is the Only posi-
he form of government for the island. Her
People have learned all OF Their Lessons
Ire the United Suites. Their very impa-
tlence under oppression comes from a study
OF our institutions. What they have seen
prosper here they are anxious to try for
themselves There is no reason why a
sound and acceptable popular government
could not be established and made TO stand
IN Cuba. There would be difficulties to
overcome at the start There were very
serious difficulties to overcome even In the
United States at the start. Bur lime and
patience ard Determination would remove
them. and people with the terror of Span
ISM rule behind them could be relied upon
not TO falter or fail with the task
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

by adopting general regulation that en-
powers them to require fiagmen to be sta
tened where rapid transit tracks intersect
whenever they may deem such equipment
necessary, but thus far they have not
availed themselves of the authority. The
Gripping Of the avenue and 14th street
lines removed much of tine present neces-
sity for the enforcement of the new rule
but dangerous crossings still exist that
Should be promptly provided with f1agmen
paid by the companies owning the tracks.
1t Is to be hoped that when the Capital
traction Company resumes rapid transit
operations on these two branches the Com
missioners will insist upon the stationing
of fiagmen at all crossings, regardless of
the theories that may prevail concerning the
efficiency of the signal system that has
been so confidently Wanted by at least
one Of the companies,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
The Course of Events.

We rallied in the days gone by an raised
a gineral shout
A-lookin' fur some Teller that 'ud turn the
rascals out.
We set the banners flynn, an We made
things mighty warm
A-hollerin' fur less taxes an a-whoopin'
fur reform.
An up there riz a patriot to show the
proper way
To march our gallant cohorts an to help
us win the day
We made the welkin ring agin; our hearts
was all aglow.
Bill Jones he was our leader, an through
him We downed the foe.
But all them loy'l supporters whose praises
once we sang
Are regarded with suspicion and referred
to as 1.-The gang"
An now we're liftin' up once more the cid
familiar shout,
Although it's Honorable William Jones
were trrnin' out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Lxnchins Must sto,.

From Judge Pages Charge to the Somerset, Nd,
County Grand Jury. '
II any number of persons can of them
selves. without trial of any kind, say that
q person Is guilty of crime and rightfully
proceed to execute him. there is an end OF
all law No limit can be set as TO the time
and circumstances when 1t may be done,
and you and l and all Of ue hold our lives
and fortunes at the mercy OF any impulse
that may take possession of the community
in which we live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19


DR.. David Starr Jordan is probably quite
right in saying that American poacners
are as guilty as those of any other nation
In the destruction OF the seal herds. 1t is
not claimed that all men who happen to
live in the United States are virtuous and
law-abiding. But, at all events, the United
States government. does not encourage its
citizens in their lawless work. as do those
of Canada and G, eat Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Squa billing Sons.


From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
1t is devoutly to be hoped that the pres
ent movement for union between the Sons
of the Revolution and the Sons of tie
American Revolution will be completely
successful If the fathers of the revolu-
ton had sqIabbled among themselves as
the sons and daughters do nowadays we
should still have been paying tea taxes 10
Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Gruesomeness
Might Be Worse.

There's no fate so bad that it might
not be worse" remarked the man who had
been walking the floor from sunset till
dawn with his baby.
I'm glad you are so philosophic," replied
his wife.
Yes. 1 have great deal to be thankful
for. l have been told that away up north
the nights are six months long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

The folks in charge of the post office con-
strucuon may move back the surrounding
fence, but they cannot persuade Time TO
turn backward in his flight and vindicate
the stone-carved pledge or prophecy on the
tower
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Injustice.

Il always believe in giving the devil his
dues said the young man who affects odd
methods of thought
Yes" replied his tailor, but 1 don't
think you have any business discriminating
against your other creditors in his favor"
Dem autumn woods" said Uncle Eben
kinder minds me OBJ folks. Dey's putin
on heaps O. finery now, an when de col
weathuh comes dey won hab no clo'es al
ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

1t would be a reversal of the usual pro-
gram If Ohio should make up its mind to
give an office to man so closely identified
with the District of Columbia as Mr.. Nc
Lean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Isn't This TrensonS
From the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times. -.
OF course Tennessee would not give I'D
strip 12x56 miles, to Georgia, with this
prosperous city and other rich things in
Guided Ill the strip. A referendum of the
question to the people of Chattanooga,
however, would result In astonishing the
conservative. There are great many cit
liens OF this town who would vote yes"
on the proposition to Join Georgia--possi-
bly, a majority, but we doubt that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

-Four Iepers recently escaped from Gus
tody In New York city. II is now in order
Tor the campaign managers to accuse one
another OF seeking to colonize them as
voters in the mayoralty election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

1t is probable that the professional rail-
way protector will do what he can to
enable people to get rio of their Klondike
gold without leaving the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

II Mr.. Luetgert should escape and desire
to marry again 1t would be prudent OF him
to devote himself to the young woman who
hgures on the amusement program as the
homeless wonder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

III General Weyler should go over to the
Carlists it will be possible for some of the
American and Spanish newspapers to agree
at last on an opinion of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Precisely S2,OOO,OOO,OOO.


FrOm the Seattle Times
The Klondike will undoubtedly send out
| all told this year not less than 10000 O(O.
II 1t can do that the first year wnere less
than 500 men have been able TO prospect
| In this valley. what will be accomplished
next year with 10000 men actively engaged
in the entire territory?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

The Baltimore Sun continues to regard
Mr.. German with much the same feelings
as arise when somebody tries to work off
plugged coin in the business office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

1t is safe to say that Mr.. Reeds refusal
to mingle in the New York campaign is not
due to the fact that he has nothing on his
mind that would interest an audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Cause and Effect.

From the New York Journal
There Is great opportunity for the
friends of temperance to discover that that
Cincinnati theater was rendered unsafe by
the wear and tear caused by the constant
going out between acts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

Ihe chicago sausage business will be
several weeks in getting in step with the
revival of prosperity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

Nj. Reed can have all the political ex-
citement be wants without going to New
York in search of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19

Mr. Salisbury may yet give this coun-
trys editors an opportunity to reprint
some OF the London comments concerning
Secretary Sherman, with transposition of
namtS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-19
Street Cur Collision.

Our Indian question promises to Join the
silver question over the Mexican border.