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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
THE PARTY OF CONFUSION.

Z 1HILE the Democratic conventions Of nearly
M all States west OF the Alleghenys have re-
affirmed the declarations of the Chicago plat
form of two wears ago. and have declared their I'M
shaken devotion to the OF free silver and the
candidacy of Bryan it is be noted that in some of
the larger States the Atlantic coast different
course has been pursued. In New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Connecticut the silver plank has
been ignored in Democratic platforms, and the gifted
Bryan has received no Endorsement.
In this condition of affairs it becomes the duty Of
intelligent voters to consider what would be the
suit of the election OF a Democratic majority the
House of Representatives. What could such a
body OF divided factions accomplish in the way Of
legislation? What could it effect in the settlement
of any single of the great problems the next
Congress will be called upon to solve?
A vote for Democratic Congressman in this
campaign is simply vote for confusion. 1t cannot
be regarded by intelligent men as a vote for any
definite policy whatever. A party whose conventions
in such great States New York and Pennsylvania
reject free silver could not be relied upon to provide
for free silver coinage even if it had majority in
both houses of Congress and the Presidency we'll
Neither can party whose conventions in all the
Western States declare for fiat money in form
another be relied upon to settle the currency problem
either wisely or unwsely.
A vote for Democratic candidate for Congress
under such circumstances is something worse than a
vote thrown away. 1t is evidence that the voter
has little regard for the national welfare, and
no fixed principle of political action He can hardly
be accounted good citizen who at this juncture,
when many grave problems are pressing for solu-
ton upon the craftsmanship of the nation, would de-
lberately vote for chaos and confusion, and yet a
vote for the candidates of the fused factions of Dem
ocracy and Populism would mean nothing than
that.
The Republican party can appeal to the voters in
this campaign for support not only upon the ground
that its policies are the better adapted the needs
OF the country but upon the further ground that it
is the only party that has policy at all. 1t is the
only party capable of agreeing upon any plan of
action 1t is therefore, the only party which can
possibly carry the government. To vote against
it is to vote for something very much like anarchy
in the House of Representatives.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
THE HOME AT DEcOTO.

~ NOBLE work planned in loving charity for
I \ the widow and the fatherless, and munfcently
carried out in a spirit of broad hberality and
untiring energy has been accomplished by the Ma
sonic Order in the opening of the massive and beau
tifu home at Decoto. The occasion was rightly
made one of grand ceremonial and celebration. 1t
marked the accomplishment of work whose good
effects will continue from generation to generation
and increase in benefcence with the passing years
It is significant of the energy with which the pro-
noters OF the charity urged it forward that the men
who took the lead in beginning the movement had
the satisfaction of seeing its completion. Rabbi
Voorsanger who had the privilege OF delivering the
address at the laying of the cornerstone had also the
honor of making the Grafton at the formal dedica-
ton OF the finished building to the work for which it
was designed In the spirit OF the two addresses
there was something of the eloquence of action as
we'll as words, for DR.. Voorsanger was one OF the
foremost and most earnest workers in the task OF
providing ways and means for the construction OF the
edice and shares with his fellow trustees the honor
that is due for great task greatly accomplished
Other of the early movers in the enterprise had the
satisfaction OF sharing with DR.. VoorSanger IN the
honors of the dedication day. Prominent among
these were Past Grand Master Edward Meyers Pres
ton who aided in the primary work of providing for
its construction, and Thomas Flint Jr, who as
grand master of the order in California received 1t
from Charles L. Patton, chairman of the board OF
trustees who, like them, had shared the respon-
sibites of the undertaking from first to last
Nor is it to men only that praise for the home is
due The aid of benevolent and energetic women
was cordially given to the work and two OF these,
Mrs Frank Pierce and Dr. Edna Field, received
from the orator of the day the public commentator
which their services merited.
Thus, with every circumstance of good fortune
and Of qualification, the work SO splendidy planned
and so nobly carried has been brought to this
stage of completion Out Of the prospects that now
glow around it the brightest auguries can be drawn
of its growth and development. 1t takes its place
among the great benevolent institutions of which
California has right to be proud and which will
stand to attest to future ages the quality of her civl
cation. her religion and her humanity of to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
MARTiN F. FRAGLEY.

MA ARTIN F. FRAGLEY, the Republican nom
| nee for Superintendent of Streets, is not
unknown man to the people whose suffrages
he asks AS of the leading contractors of the
city, he has been brought into business relations with
nearly all classes OF citizens and moreover, the work
he accomplished while in charge of the House of
Correction made him known to all intelligent OBJ
servers of the conduct of our county affairs
Of the best and most successful officials in our his
tory
The record of Mr.. Frageys administration of the
House of Correction with its attendant farm, is in
deed of which any might be proud. He
displayed in that Office not only an honest zeal for
the welfare OF the institution under his charge, but
degree OF executive ability in the direction OF its
affairs that enabled him to accomplish results of vast
benefit to the community. Under his management
the farm became fruitful and profitable property
He conducted it with true economy, developed its
worth to the full value, and, in short, proved himself
to be model administrator of municipal business
For the Office to which he has now been nominated
by the Republican party he is particularly well fitted
both by natural disposition and by business training
and experience. No in San Francisco has a
better understanding of street work. greater ex-
ecutive ability for the performance of it. more
public spirited interest in the maintenance OF the
streets in good condition, where they good, and
improving them where improvements are needed
1t will be conceded that need for the work of
Superintendent OF Streets practical man, who
knows something of street construction, and who can
be relied upon to attend to the work with honesty
and push it forward with vigor and energy Mr..
Fragley is that kind of man. What he has done in
the past is guarantee OF the future All who wish
good streets and good work should vote for him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
FABLES WITHOUT MORALS.

stood before an angel of austere as
pect.
NO." said the angel, adjusting a
disarranged pinion, you can't get
through the gate"
But" said Valentine, while on
earth 1 quoted Scripture even in the
circulars sent out in relation to hoss
feed"
you will, know, pardon my seem
ing f1ippancy," responded the angel
when 1 remark that a man who quotes
Scripture with one hand and sWlpes
pennies from his patrons with the other
to pay tax he ought to pay hlmseI
cuts little ice with me. Also, that
where that man goes there will be no
ice to cut. Do l make my meaning
cIear?"
"Your meaning" returned Valentine,
"is clear enough, but the language you
employ would never have been deemed
worthy of a place in one of my monthly
letters telling how to keep the public
soothed while robbing it.
With an air of impressive dignity he
went his way, and the angel fastened
to open the gate to a penitent thief.
A SchoOi DlTecloI, HdNlliS D0Ch ~
cused Of being a rogue, made no DENIAL
81 will be honest with you, he said 10
his accuser, although this is contrary
to precedent. Finding upon my cleo
ton to office that 1 did not have sense
enough to perform the duties l decided
to be useful in the capacity of a hor-
rible example"
Such a light dawned upon the listener
that he took to his heels, yelling for the
police.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
MARS ON A JAMBOREE.

Il AWAIT must be glad that it is part of the
United States 1t must JOY the heart OF the
islander to realize that the benign influence OF
broadening civilization has taken him in, and that
the armed men of a great republic on the spot to
shield him from all harm.
1t is true that the armed men have not behaved
with absolute proprety. They have prodded the in
nocent thoughtlessy with patriotic bayonet, have
raded private grounds and atterly have INDUCED in
a spree OF magnitude These incidents, however, are
trihing.
Judged by a civilian code the officers, their scope
OF vision enlarged and possibly distorted by an
overplus OF alcohol, who declared Honolulu IN
der martial law, should have been thrown into the
calaboose and the next day fined as common drunks.
a different code may prevail in the army,
II the military authorities at a loss to how
the offenders should be punished, let them consider
the case reversed. Had a lot Of citizens gone on a
tear insulted and assaulted the troopers dubbed them
used unseenly language having the distinct of
vugarity, indignation would riot Generals
would have had compton fits messages would
have been hurried to the Secretary of War, and
ried ranks gone forth to belt manners into the
criminals. With all respect for the soldiers, with a
tendency to glory in their devotion and their worth
it must be admitted that there times when their
department incites to remarks not wholly laudatory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

A female wearing a hat of great
height sat in a theater, and the person
behind made plant Madam" he said
humbly, your hat is beautiful and be-
coming, and the combination most i'm
pressive, but may suggest that can
not penetrate it with any such eye as
heaven has been pleased to bestow?"
Certainly you may suggest" an
swered the female, greatly fiattered,
"but I do not see why you should de-
sire to see anything more than the hat.
I will keep it on and you will be sure
of the worth of your money"
Understanding that to argue would
be a waste of time the Person sought
the gallery and was joyed to find that
from that vantage the hat could not
quite block his view.
Being in possession of a pistol a
youth playfully pointed the weapon at
a friend, whereupon it exploded, to the
dissolution of the mortal part of the
target Observing that he had wrought
a great mischief the youth made such
amends as lay in his power by employ
ing the same implement to blow out his
own brains. Observers were so sur
prised to note that he had brains to
blow that they refrained from caustic
rebuke and gave the cuss a decent but
fearless funeral.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

The brewers license is also graduated from an
annual production OF 1000 barrels $3.50, to 100000
barrels, $4,000
The distilers graduated license runs from so bar
rels $780, to 10000 barrels, $1,000.
The mercantile licenses from sales OF $1,000,
$40, to sales of 100000, $1,000.
This system in Pennsylvania has proved salts
factory that all attempts to change it have failed
There are no longer controversies over it The cor
porations make their returns and pay their State
taxes. Land and personal property and licenses sup
port the local governments. The question OF taxa
ton is not in politics in that State
An examination of this system might well be made
by the public authorities in California, 1t is uni
form system the in all counties and municipali-
ties of the class and is therefore, desirable.
The system proposed in this State by amendment
No. will dot the State with diverse and antagonistc
systems of taxation, which will render equalization
for the purposes of the State levy impossible
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

Dr. j. NJ Mackey of Edinburgh is at the
Baldwin.
DR.. w. NJ. Storer. a prominent physician
of Soledad, accompanied by his wife, is at
the Palace :.
A c. Snyder, the well-known Santa
Cruz druggist, and family, are at the
Lick.
R. Anderson, a large ranch and mine
owner Of Chihuahua. Mex, accompanied
by his wife, Is at the Palace.
F. d. Fraser. a prominent mining man
of Fort Jones, is at the Russ.
]. Lyman, a Portland capitalist. accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, is regis
tered at the Palace.
w. e. Baines. u large grain grower of
Sonoma, is stopping at the Lick.
w. Batcheller. prominent Chicago mer-
chant, is a recent arrival at the Palace
w. Sully. capitalist of Sydney, N S.
W., accompanied by his wife. is at the
California.
Commander Edwin White. U. s. NJ, who
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

The Mayor of a great city, observ-
| ing that the end of his term was APP
| preaching, made essay to succeed him
! self, and shouted appeal to the people.
| you observe in me-" he said modest
| ly, 1.-The only specimen of political pur-
| ity extant; also am 1 a foe to boss
| ISM"
Hearing this the people looked one
at the other and said: "Lo. our Mayor
! lacketh nothing of nerve, for surely he
is the biggest boss of the lot"
Overhearing the murmur the Mayor
made haste to explain, My allusion
to bossism," he continued, has exclu-
sive bearing on the bossism of the other
| fellow
Yet was the disquiet of the multitude
unappeased. did you not" asked
man among them who was boldest. "se-
lect a gang of ruffians to serve in su-
pervising the affairs of the city. And
did you not choose from the riffraff OF
the slums the men to direct the schools,
even the schools where the ideas or our
young are taught to shoot?"
LAS to that" replied the Mayor gra-
ciously sit is rather in my favor. Hav-
ing during my present term been sur
rounded by the worst set of pick
| throats and cut-pockets the city af-
| fords [ could not do so badly another
time"
| Having pondered on these words the
people sought the polls and there voted
| the Mayor into the JOY of private citi-
zenship.
Havine accomplished a great triumph
the captains of an American fleet fell
| to wrang1ing as to whom belonged the
credit Each one being certain the
event was due to his individual prowess.
great clamor arose. II am sure"
said one, that had I and my valorous
crew been absent the enemy would
have escaped unscathed."
Fame listened with impotence but i'll
| concealed and remarked: ''Tushi tushl
Wist We not that 1 have laurels most
plenteous to bestow and would fafn
give to each of you a sprig thereof?'
Thereupon did the unseemly tumult
cease.
While miser was counting his gold
it befell that he was overcome of slum-
Der, and sleeping he dreamed of the
glittering store. But as he closed his
lids a thief entered and bore away his
gold. "Alas and alas" the miser ex-
claimed upon awakening, that my life
Of sacrifice should have come to naught.
For years have shaved for this yellow
coin and now another hath it. What
no? Police!" And after blowing
whistle Justify he expired of grief.
When the thief read of the calamity
which had come upon his victim he was
greatly comforted, for the prick of con-
! science had been manifest within MIN.
For" said he, "the old duffer is just
as rich now as had I never touched
! him. Which being true, was great
solace, and with the coin he made
merry. II. J.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
THE FREE MARKET.

MESS the Board of Harbor Commissioners
concludes to do something toward establish
- ing free market upon the bay front before
the session OF the Legislature begins in January the
appointment OF a committee to investigate and
port the why's and whereores of the neglect of that
body will be in order. The act authorizing the eS-
Enlistment of free market was approved by the
Governor on March 20, 1897, yet after eighteen
months of preparation all the Harbor Commits
soners have done to declare their intention Ouy
13 1889 of making provision for the arrival Of
produce by water
1t is not difficult to discern the cause of the de-
lays which have taken place in establishing this free
market The interests of large number of business
men now engaged in handling the farm produce con-
sumed by the people of this city opposed to a
change OF system, and their influence has been ex-
erted to nufy act of the Legislature. Up to the
present time the establishment OF free market has
been thwarted by disputes to where, how and when
the innovation shall commence. The purpose is to
delay matters until the Legislature meets when de-
termined attempt will be made to shelve the whole
project.
This however can scarcely be done. The principle
behind free public market for San Francisco is too
great succumb to any such assault The teamsters
and hackmen OF I86264 objected to the construction
OF the Central Pacific Railroad They called it the
Dutch Flat swndle" and on one occasion organized
a mob and tore up its tracks They understood
merely that railroads were menace to their bust
ness and they were therefore against" them
SO it will turn out with the San Francisco free
market The commission men no doubt clearly dis
Germ in it menace to their business, and no doubt
its establishment will force them to abandon the
present system OF receiving and dsposng of farm
produce in this city But, nevertheless the free
ket will ultimately overcome them, and the best they
do is to meet it half way. In granting the ap-
peals for delay and magnifying the obstacles which
stand in the path of the enforcement of the act Of
March 70, 1897, the Harbor Commissioners are
merely prolongng the agony of the commission men.
Their dissolution will be all the harder the more Wig
orously the attempts to save them are prosecuted
The enlightened for all hands to pursue in the
matter is to unite in the prompt launching of the
market and its development as a permanent feature
of the business life of the city
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

is here to relieve Captain Wadleigh of the
Philadelphia, is stopping at the occiden-
tai
Commodore A. Kautz and wife, Lieu
tenant w. G. Miller and wife and Miss
McCaIla, all of Washington, u. e. are
guests at the Occidental. commodore
Ra11tz is here 10 take command of the
Pacific station.
Rease M. Wiley, editor and proprietor
Of the Arcata Union, Humboldt County,
is on a visit to his brother, Walter J.
Wiley, of the San Francisco Breweries'
limited. The Union is one of the pioneer
papers of the north.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

After hearing accusations that his
neglect had resulted in the death OF
soldiers full many, a Secretary of War
made defense IF the soldiers had Dut
fed away from perils and sought
hotel when their rations seemed not
palatable they would have been ahve
yet I was a soldier once, and look at
me-"
Yet when the rabble looked it beheld
nothing worth the trouble, and wonder
grew that the Secretary had invited IN
spection.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

BLUE CLAY-L. z. c., Oakland Cal.
Blue clay free from grit has commercial
value of from 40 cents to 80 cents per ton
delivered. 1t is used IN me manufacture
of clay goods.
CASINO, I. c. D., Bolinas, Cal. If in
the game of casino A had one to go and
B had eight. and A should make two aces
and B get cards, spades, big casino, little
casino and two aces, B under the rule
would count first and win out, as he would
have nine points. Points cannot be
counted until the deal is over.
RAILWAY MAIL sERvICE-D. NJ. P,
City. The time for the examination of
candidates for positions in the railway
mail service under the civil service is an
nounced through the newspapers and by
tice will give time and place and as those
who wish to make application have to go
to the office for an application blank. they
can at the same time ascertain all about
the examination and what has to be done.
MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION = Igno-
ramus, Oakland Cal. In preparing
sketches for magazine illustration india
ink is preferred to pencil, still If the artist
is so situated at the time of making the
sketch that ink cannot be used, pencil
sketch will do 1t will be drawn over,
but there is danger in such procedure
that there may be some deviation from
the original. Bristol board of the finest
quality is that which is preferred for
sketching.
NATURALIZATION E. H, City.
The naturalization laws are the same In
all States of the Union. The alien must
on applying for certificate of naturali-
zation establish the fact that for five con-
Secutive years prior TO the application he
was a resident of the United States and
that two years prior to the time of the
application he had made declaration to
become a citizen In the Revised Statutes
of the United States, to be found in the
- Of h.
brary, you will find the law in full on the
subject of naturalization.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14

Industry" said the lecturer, ''is the
secret of success. Work day and
night"
A gas meter happening to overhear
was so swelled with pride at this trib-
ute that it Immediately registered a
thousand extra feet.
what is the standing of Rieharding
Creelman as to veracity?" inquired the
Court.
well, your Honor" said the witness,
che was in Cuba as a war correspond
ent.''
LAS to the testimony of Richarding
Creelman," resumed the Court, 1.-The
jury will either regard it not given or
as meaning just the thing it fails to
say"
"You have been reading yellow jour
nails" charged fellow jurist at lunch.
Sir" retorted the Judge, perhaps
have and perhaps I haven't. I do not
propose to incriminate myself"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
AN UNJUST PROVISION.

0 one will question the acufnen and probity Of
Nj Judge de Haven. Therefore his decision that
postmaster must make good the stealngs OF
csion by the Circuit Court will be accepted in
cord with the law There will also be at once an i'm
preston that the law is bad in effect and in prin-
cipe unjust.
If postmaster had the appointing of his subor-
dinates the case would be far different. Then the
responsibility would be upon him morally as now it
seems to be legally AS matter of fact, the post
master is helpless to shield himself against the pecu-
lations of rogue who may be employee under
him. He has to accept such material as he finds,
and In the desire to weed the worthless and dis
honest is bafhed by civil service regulations
Many times employer may properly be held
responsible for the acts of employee but this cir
cumstance supplies analogy. An employer is not
obliged to keep in his service any person he knows
to be unfit or concerning whose honesty he enter
tains suspicious. When William ]. Bryan was Post
master one of his clerks stole which, with in
terest amounts now to about $4,000. According to
the ruling of the courts Mr. Bryan, who was in no
the theft will have to make good the deficit A
clerk in the postoce should least be required to
give sufficient bond and be held accountable for
his own misdeeds. This particular clerk did go to
jail but the same rule which mulcts the Postmaster
would if consistently applied have sent the Post
master to Jail along with the thief
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