The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-19

9 uuuuuuuUQ the
braces two of the big men in the South
ern Pacific building. Assistant General
Passenger Agent James Horsburgh, also
superintendent of the Calvary Church
Sunday-school, is rusticating at his
ranch, the Santa Ysabel, and with him
is ]. G. Stubs, third vice president of the
Southern Pacific and general superintend-
ent over the passenger and freight de-
partments. Mr.. Horsburgh is a religious
man, full of piety and reverence. The
Sabbath to him is a day for strict OBJ
servance of religious duties. On this day
Mr.. Horsburgh leaves the busy cares Of
the world and surrenders himself to pious
meditation. One of the most delightful
spots Of the Santa Ysabel rancho is a
beautiful lake, just large enough for
pull in a boat. But there is one blister
Ing abomination to the complete beauty
of this glistenfng sheet Of water, and that
is series Of sign posts round it, that
read: mo rowing on this lake on Sun
days" Now, one of Mr.. Stubs idiosyn-
crasies is the love of rowing. When the
opportunity offers itself Mr.. Stubs, who
is also good Christian, would not forego
turn on the water for the best sermon
on earth. Not being particularly inter-
ested In sign posts ne did not acquaint
himself with the prohibitive warnings on
them, and was soon at his favorite sport
the first Sunday of his visit to ISABEL
rancho. Mr.. Horsburgh happened to
stroll in the direction of the lake, and to
his horror saw his superior officer in the
act of great sacrilege. Here was a nice
question to grapple with-religious DUTY
or temporal welfare. The matter was de-
bated in his mind, and the final resoIu-
ton was for the cause Of principle. Wild
shouts issued from Mr.. Horsburgh that
soon brought his superior officer to the
shore. 81 am very sorry to disturb your
row, Mr.. Stubbs," said the host, .'but
these sign posts must stand as inviolabIe
law-no rowing on Sundays"
Mr.. Stubs scratched his head He
wanted his row, and this is what gave
it to him and freed him from further mo-
lestation: Mr. Horsburgh, you are in
the passenger department, / believe. and
1 think you know that it Is not the policy
of the company to allow an inferior officer
to dictate to a superior in a matter of
such Importance
The lake was a perfect gem to Mr..
Stubs that Sunday morning and he COM
muned with nature to the full
H. G. Mcintyre, wife and family arrived
from Montana yesterday and are staying
at the Baldwin.
w. A. Aldrich of Spokane and G. F.
north, are registered at the Palace
S. w. Phillips, well-known merchant
of Honolulu, arrived yesterday from
Honolulu and is staying at the Occi-
dental.
B. Bensinger, prominent wheat broker
Of Chicago and member of the Board of
Trade of that city, is registered at the
Palace.
Mrs. A. W. Steinhart of San Luis Obispo
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Hoffman.
1909 Scott street. At home first and third
Thursdays.
Mrs. DR.. J. F. Dillon has gone to Pacific
Grove, accompanied by her two sons. She
will spend a somewhat lengthy vacation
in that place.
H. E. Adams and wife of Santa Cruz
are stopping at the Grand. Mr.. Adams
will attend the meeting Of the Pacific
Coast Gas Association.
Professor George S. Miehling, instructor
at the Olympic Club, has just returned
from his two weeks vacation at Ander-
son Springs, Lake County. He has recov-
cred from the effects of badly sprained
knee
Captain Guy s. Eddie, surgeon of the
United States army, who returned from
Alaska on the steamer st. Paul, is at the
Occidental. He has been absent from the
Preside about a year, having been on
duty with Captain RandalPs detachment
along the Yukon River.