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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
AN IDEAL SAN FRANCISCO.

E NCOURAGED by the success which has thus far attended her efforts to provide the Univer- - sty of California with home of surpassing
 beauty and grandeur, Mrs. Hearst has undertaken task of far greater magnitude-that of providing plans along which San Francisco may be developed into ideal metropolis.
 To many persons the magnitude of the enter prise will great that they will regard the plan impracticable and will be averse to giving 1t sup port On the other hand, that very magnitude will attract many people and awaken their enthusiasm It remains to be determined which of these classes pre- vail in the city If we decide that the undertaking is beyond our strength then it will be so but if we resolve to accomplish 1t and work to that end 1t will be not wholly beyond abilities and the realization will in small measure show forth the grandeur of the ideal
 The plan as outlined is comprehensive one. The leading architects and engineers of the world are to be invited to devise programme of improvements, including sewers, streets, parks and buildings-in short all the constructive work required to build up great city, Along the lines of the plan which shall be adopted all future construction shall be carried out as far as possible The objects be attained are venience, health, beauty and dignity
 The advantage resulting from the adoption of well-ordered plan of municipal improvements, and then working systematically to carry it out, is too self evident to need an argument to sustain it. If Mrs Hearsts munifcent civic patriotism offered nothing more than that it would still be gift of vast value to the city. Her aspiration however, is for something more. She would not only provide us with plan suitable for city, but the best plan for making this the best city in the world
 It IS always helpful to community to have we'll cehned ideals. However weak and infrequent may be the attempts to realize them every effort in that drec ton results in some gain. Moreover, improvements made in one city lead to improvements elsewhere Paris, made beautiful by Napoleon III, reused the emulation of all Europe, and brought about that movement toward municipal improvement which has accomplished much to make the modern city clean heahul and attractive by its beauty as well as by its wealth.
 Mrs Hearsts liberality has opened to San Fran cisco way to accomplish great things No other city on the globe, with the possible exception of Edin- burgh IS picturesquely situated as ths and Edin burgh has nothing like the possibilities that await San Francisco Destiny and the expanding commerce of the Pacific will make this peninsula great metrop- ois, but 1t depends upon San Francscans themselves whether that metropolis is to be merely swarming hive of people or the model city of the twentieth cen tury.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

At the meeting of Lincoln Lodge last week there were present thirty-five members and three visitors. There was one initiation, the nomination of officers for the ensuing term and the announce ment that the election will be held to- day. The installation will be on the first Monday in January.
 Pioneer Lodge gave pleasant at home last Tuesday night, during which Miss Bartoldi favored with a zither solo and Miss L.. Rosevear gave a vocal solo, Then there was inaugurated dancing under the auspices of Mrs. CarnelI, Mrs Annie F. Horn, Miss L. Rosevear, Mrs. Bacon and Miss M. Phipps, the commit ment of this lodge will be on the 27th inst. when there will be a domino party,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
ARE FIGHTING
 FOR ST, MARYS
 PARK FUND Supervisors Asked to
 Reconsider. FURNITURE BIDS OPENED CONTRACTS FOR SHEA 6 SHEA WITHOUT COMPETITION. Petitions to Pull Off Boxing Contests Held Over Upon Motion
 Made by Supervisor
 Delany.
FURNITURE BIDS OPENED
CONTRACTS FOR SHEA 6 SHEA
 WITHOUT COMPETITION.

Reverend Father Otis, Father McCorry and George D. Shadburne made vain at- tempt yesterday to get the Board or Su- peryisors to reconsider its action resc1nd- ing the apportlonment of 75,OOO to St' Mary's Park. Upon motion or Dr. Clln- ton MT. Shadburne was granted the prlvi- lege of the floor and he took advantage or the opportunity to deliver an eloquent ap- peal in behalf of the measure.
 MT Shadburne had his law books with him and quoted from them to show that the board had no legal right to rescind it's previous appropriation, as 1t was made for a specific purpose. Upon a motion of Devany the matter was allowed to pass to come up in it's regular order
 Yesterdays meeting was called to order by Supervisor Britt, who remained in the chair during the hours tardiness of Mayor Phelan.
 Ciinton's anti-gambling ordinance was knocked in committee, as was the anti everything but slot machines resolution of Supervisor Delany.
 the Hall of Justice were opened: Leahy Bros, $S3,780; George H. Fuller Desk Com pany, SIT ,990; San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works, $S1 800; California Artistic Metal and Artistic Iron Works Company, ST, ,99S
 Without granting to any other archi- tects the privilege of bidding, Shea & Shea were ordered by the board to prepare plans and specifications for a water-fil- tering system for the City Hall to cost not more than $6S00 and for new police sta ton in the Mission to cost $50, 900.
 The plan for the sweeping of streets that was submitted by the Merchants Association was adopted.
 By a unanimous vote Mayor Phelan's veto of the ordinance providing for the paving of Post street, between Leaven- worth and Hyde, was overruled.
 The petition of the Western Athletic Club for a permit to give a boxing con test was reported upon favorably by the committee, but an objection by Delany precipitated a vote, and the resolution was lost. The petition of the Excelsior Club for an extension of time was re- ferred to the Health and Police Commit
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
FUN FOR ALL sORTs

. Fl Ihe Baltimore n News says that not lone aso an Episcopal Bishop was a gnest a5 a, a dinner party in Baltimore. SRRvWs tbl al .5cy .%ay. said one of the guests, woman ,t oo you know that there are times u1i9al, WbaII church?' en Eplscopal What is that, madam?" said tba R,sb 1pi 1p, With great dignity, straightenine nlmself up. in his chair 5 say, there are times when 1t ia noe, she replied cnurcn, ..pra rhat dxc9l cannot m be- said the Bishop. Why, said she, ''it is when there ,s a; canon in the reading desk. a bic e,iS rS m the pulpit, when the Bishop Is cb . re- u ing ms, ms clergy, the choir is murdering t6e dr antnem and the. organist is trying o to A hearty laugh went the round q, +b, Laoie at the Bishops expense, and he ac- knoWiedged that at such time he coII1d well imagine 1t disagreeable, at least # not dangerous, to be present. A1
 . l have escaped" the hero cried.
 A peril few have missed.
 got, it's true,
 A shot or two
 But haven't yet been kissed,
 Washington Star.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
Takes It for a Joke.
Berkeley World-Gazette.

This talk of Burns being a candidate for United States Senator must he a !oAe' or boomlet born out of season; u IS nara to conceive of any one in california really wanting Burns in the senate. It would. in short, mean car ry1ng Jobbing in politics to that ex- treme that the people. in self-defense. would have to revive the early methods employed in this State, whereby un- bearable crimes were settled by "a committee authorized to act" It is earnestly to be hoped that doing poli- tics" will not reach a stage justifying such severe measures.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

given the lie by the company's chief legal counsel, William F. Herrin, who announced to M. H. de Young of the Chronicle and J. D. Spreckels of The Call at an interview held in the lat ter's office that Dan Burns is the rail- roads candidate for United States Senator.
 This will come as staggering blow to the mass of the people of California The Democratic party has repeatedly charged that the Republican party is dominated and controlled by the South ern Pacific Company and Mr. Herrin's statement makes a clean-cut issue be- tween the people and the railroad com pany.
 Dan Burns was repudiated by the Re- publican party four years ago when M M. Estee was defeated for Governor and the balance of the ticket was elect ed by large majorities.
 Burns represents the corrupt boss ele- ment of politics and has a small fol- lowing in San Francisco which he ab- solutely controls. He is a shreWd manipulator of conventions and at the last State convention had thirty eight of the 160 votes from San Fran cisco in his vest pocket It would be a lasting disgrace to California to elect Boss Burns as United States Senator and it Is infamous that the Southern Pacific Railroad Company should at tempt to thwart the wishes of the peo- pie of this State by proposing to elect a man with the history and record of Burns.
 The railroad company should be given 10 understand in an unmistakable way that 1t cannot dictate the election of a United States Senator. It has pleaded persecution at the hands of it's enemies and 1t now lays itself open to the charges so often made.
 It should be served with notice that the people i'll not tolerate it's dictation and interference, and we are glad that in the next Legislature Tehana County Will be represented by two high-minded gentlemen, above reproach in every way, who will be beyond the reach of corporation influences, and who we think would consider it a C grace to vote for Boss Burns as the railroads candidate f~r Senator
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
AROUND THE
 CORRIDORS.

Dr. W. D. F. Ward of Fortuna Is at the Grand.
 D. s. Lightner. miner of San Jose, is at the Russ.
 Edward Goodwell of Montreal Is guest at the Palace.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Harris of Butte are at the Palace.
 Dr. J. D. Davidson from Fresno Is guest at the Palace.
 Everett Hayden, U. s. N. of Mare Isl- and is at the Palace.
 Attorney W. A. Gett of Sacramento is a guest at the Lick.
 T. Westport Wymonde of London is registered at the Palace.
 G. s. Gaule, cattle dealer of San Jose, is registered at the Lick.
 John Howell, prominent engineer of Merced, is staying at the Lick.
 H. L. Luke of Butte, Montana, is at the Grand with his wife and child
 Lieutenant G. M. Kirkman, U. S. A. and wife are guests at the California
 Capitalist H. M Yerington and wife of Carson City are staying at the Palace.
 T. w. and A. H. Cowan, wealthy fruit growers of Loomis, are at the Occidental
 Albert Johnson. an attorney of Sacra mento, diu HIS WlIe, are guests Of the California
 E. N. Camp of Chicago, who controls large mining interests, with his wife. is at the Palace.
 Joseph Durney. manager of the Griffith Durney Company, has gone to Los An geles on business.
 D. H. Winship and wife of Napa and A. A. Van Voorhies and wife of Sacramento are registered at the Occidental.
 James E. Bell, wealthy lumber mer- chant Of Everett, accompanied by his wife, Is registered at the Grand.
 Dr. J. s. Phillips, accompanied by his wife and child, are up from Los Angeles spending the month with relatives.
 w. D. Applegate, the well-known young turfman and plunger of Chicago, accom- panied by his wife, is registered at the Palace.
 R. A. Graham, a mining man of Marsh field, Or, and c. M. Hunter of New Or leans, conductor on the Santa Fe, are at the Palace.
 c. H. Keyser of Carson City Is a guest at the Russ. He Is interested in the stage lines Of Nevada and is prominent Gov- ernment mail-carrying contractor.
 Richard Belcher, a prominent attorney of Marysville, son of I. S. Belcher, the late Supreme Court Commissioner, is in this city attending to legal matters con- nected with the estate of his deceased father.
 Harry Applegate, the noted horseman. known as the ''boy plunger," William Ire
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
sTRosMAYER COUNCIL.

The second anniversary entertainment and dance given last Tuesday evening by Strosmayer Council of the '. M l.. in Union Square Hall, was very enjoyable affair that was enjoyed by a large hum Der of people. The following was the en- tertainment programme:
 Overture, J. D. Hines orchestra; address Hon. Frank J. Murasky; vocal solo, Miss Kit tie McShane; Gypsy dance. Miss Eva Ayres, die wetjen; song, Darling sue,S Frank W. Healy; recitation, Mss Cora Fisk; specialties, Little Rosie Bennett.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
COMPANIONS OF THp Eoprsr

Justice Circle, after an interesting meeting last week, had pleasant social nour' during which icecream and cakes were served to all the members.
 Supreme Grand Secretary Mrs Morro,v visited Mazzini Circle last week. Loyal the 10th inst P"tS on
 A new circle will soon be instituted et members. - 'oi Eureka Circle initiated four applicants Tor membership last Thursday night.
 sherwood Circle had a pleasant social on Saturday night in Foresters' building
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Senatorial Impossibility.
Tulare Register.

MT. Herrin has stated in an author ized interview that his preference for United States Senator Is MT. Daniel Burns. That settles it for MT. Burns He thereby becomes a Senatorial i'm possibility if he was not such an i'm possibility before and his election would absolutely undo the Republican party in this State and wreck the political fortunes of the men, now held In high esteem, who are looked to guide the Republican party clear of breakers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

land, the Kentucky horseowner, Mark L. Stone, a prominent New York merchant and Percy Goldstone, who is connected with the Wasp, arrived in this city Sum- day direct from New York.
 J. J. O'Neill, the prominent bookmaker. arrived at the Palace last night with his wife and sister-in-law. The party were on the Sunset limited train which was ditch ed near Jennings, La-, and they say it was fortunate that the accident was nor attended by more serious results.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Blotted Escutcheon.

Since the withdrawal of M. H. de Young from the Senatorial contest Colonel Dan Burns "of Mexico" seems to be the favorite with his party. He is said to be the choice of Governor-elect Gage. From a Democratic standpoint he is a good man for the Republicans to send to the Senate, but. politics laid aside, Californians feel that they can scarcely afford to have themselves rep resented at the nations capital by a man with the sort of blot on his escutcheon that attaches to the name of the colonel
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Boss Gone to Seed
Auburn Republican.

ASSPOOiICdu.
 Not satisfied with their efforts to force De Young into the Senatorial fight, the Democrats are now under taking to force Colonel Dan M. Burns into the struggle Quite probable, when the Legislature meets, the Republican party, which controls large majority of its members, will have just a little to say. They certainly will not permit the small fraction of fusionists to rob the party of the fruits of it's great vic tory by sending mere nonentity, or boss gone to seed, to the Senate of the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
Another Point of View.
San Bernardino Sun

Odu berudTulnO Sun.
 There Is little doubt that Colonel Dan Burns is out for United States Senator. The announcement will be surprising. but 1t is none the less true. And if Burns insists in staying in the fight. here's guessing that he will win
 Not that he ought to. His election as United States Senator would go a long way toward landing California in the Democratic column two years hence.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
An Insolent Afront.
Los Angeles Times.

We look upon even the bare mention of the name of Dan Burns for the Sen ate of the United States as an insolent affront to the people of the State of California. Not to say so would be the evasion of a plain duty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
cALIFoRNIANs 1NwAsHINeroN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Mrs. A.
 Gunn and Miss Gum of San Fran CISCO are at the Riggs House. c. w. Gates Of Los Angeles and R. W. Shinels of Honolulu are in the city. to
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS

California - "A Boy Wanted Just for Fun.' Coumba-"Gayest Manhattan" Acazar-''The Private Secretary.' Tivoli-"Cyrano de Bergerac." Moroscos- "Blacklisted.' Comedy Theater-"Oe Olson" Orpheum-Vaudevlle. The Chutes-Gorrlla vaudeville and the zoo. Olympa-Corner Mason and Eddy streets. specialties Sutro's Baths-Swimnling. Mechanics Pavion-Charity Bazaar. Columbia - Press Club Entertainment. Thursday After noon, December &.
 sherman Clay Hau-Pano Friday Evening. De- cenber g.
 Oakland Race Track-Races to-day. Rosenthal-Coming December.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
Is He the Right Manp
Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times.
 The San Francisco race track, of which Dan Burns is practical part, continues to reap its victims. The latest Is Peter McGlade, who is on the way back from Deming to meet dis honor in the home from which he fed And MT. Huntington's hired man thinks Dan Burns is the right man for United States Senator
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK OF DAN BURNS.
Opinions Concerning the Railroads Senatorial Candidate
 Culled From the Interior Press.

Since William F. Herrin, chief of the Southern Pacific Companys political bureau, announced that Colonel D. M. Burns is the railroads candidate for United States Senator storm of pro- tests have gone up from the people of all sections of the State. Some idea of the way in which the announcement of Colonel Burns candidacy has been re- ceived by the press of the State may be gained by perusal of the following clippings from interior papers:
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
SOME BRITISH ROASTING.

frequent repetition of the statement that ! Great Britain prevented a European alliance - from interfering against in the war with Spain and by of the cordial feeling with which that statement has been received in this country some British journals seem to have persuaded them selves that Great Britain entitled to as much credit and as much profit from the as the United States
 Inc Saturday Review, for example, ill discussing the work of the Peace Conference at Paris, says:
 Let us be frank and say outright that we expect mutual gain in material interests from this raproche ment. The American Commissioners at Paris are making their bargain whether they realize 1t or not under the protecting naval strength of England and we shall expect material quid pro quo for this as- sistance We expect the United States to deal gen erousy with Canada in the matter of tariffs and we expect to be remembered when the United States comes into possession of the Philippines and above all we expect her assistance on the day, which is quickly approaching, when China comes up for set tlement, for the young mperialisc has entered upon path where it will require strong friend, and lasting friendship between two nations is secured not by trothy sentmentality puppet forns but by re- ciprocal advantages in solid, material interests"
 After what accomplished during the war by the American navy this assertion that our Commission CTS at Paris are making terms with Spain under the protecting naval strength of England comes near carrying impudence to the extreme limit. It goes without saying that every repetition of that kind of talk tends to weaken the friendly relations of the two countries We are not yet so deeply enamored of British alliance that we can tolerate the presump- tuous claim Of British naval protection
 The statement, however, IS not to be passed over as unworthy of notice. It shows what will be ex- pected o us if we enter upon the foolish policy of a- nexing the Philippine Islands taking an active part in the tortuous diplomacy of the Orient and initiating European nations in making aggressions there
 So long as the United States follow the wise poli- cles ot the past and avoid the temptation to enter upon career of conquest, long they will need no ally nor have any to fear the world in arms If however, the mperialistc is undertaken the result will prove that the boastful Saturday Review was right in asserting that we will need a strong friend, and then shall learn that Tasting friend ship between two nations is secured not by rohy sen tmentality puppet forms but by reciprocal advan tages in solid material interests"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
KNIGHTS OF HONOR

Liberty Lodge has under consideration a proposition to put Ben l. Solomon, it's energetic and faithful reporter, to the front for supreme representative to the Supreme Lodge that is to meet in De- trolt, Mich, next June. During the sec ond week in January next this lodge will hold a public installation and entertain ment
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

Mrs. Putt had to get rid of my cook. Mrs. Bye-Indeed?
 Mrs. Putt-Yes; she used one of my golf sticks for kindling wood, and there were three of Henry's walking sticks right at hand.-Philadelphia North American.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Clean Man Needed.
San Diego Tribune.

'~V|1-
 Senator Dan Burns NeverI That job Is waiting a clean man devoted to the interests of the people. California doesn't want a political papster repre- senting her in the Senate
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
Prayer for Delivery.
Santa Clara Journal,

Dan Burns is said to be candidate for Senator. From such an af11iction, good Lord, deliver us.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
LADIES OF THE MAccABEEs.

San Francisco Hive at recent meeting voted to give an entertainment to it's friends in Alcazar Social Hall on Thurs day evening, the 18th of December This hive, under the direction of Mrs Mary B. Salomond, the lady commander. has of late, done much to advance itself in the order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
Burns Should Adjourn. Mana. Register.

It is said that Dan Burns is consid- ering whether or not he will take the Senatorship." If he considers the well fare of the Republican party and the best interests of California he will ad- journ the caucus he is holding with himself and go back to the "fads" he so affectionately speaks of as his.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

An evening paper calls for vigilance committee to attend to the Board of Education Surely the courts ought to be equal to this task And perhaps the peo- pie deserve punishment, anyhow, for eecting Walters Ragans and Druckers to places of trust
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

Goldplunks-I think I'll put a clause in my will that if any of my relatives con- test 1t they won't get a cent
 Frend-Ohi their lawyers will see that they don't.-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

From Chicago, New York. Boston. wa deliver to all points Cresta Blanca wines. Order Xmas presents now. Wetmore- Bowen Co.,, 40 Post st., s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

One pleasing feature of the confession of Becker to the charge of forgery is that there is nothing now Tn the way ot going ahead with the trials of the rascas "ho were associated with him, and who have tried to escape punishment by loading him with all the blame
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

No Christmas Table should be without bot tie of Dr. Siegert's Angostura Btters. the nn- est appetizer, imported from South America
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Missing Adjective.
A~A1Aa n,

Los Angeles Times. Dan Burns says politics is his fad. But Daniel left out the adjective crooked"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1O42
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

Germany's answer to the proposition of the Czar for disarmament has been an increase in the military strength Evidently the Kaiser fears he is being given what is known in diplomatic circles as a jolly
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
A Shameful Candidacy. Red Bluff Sentinel.

The highest and lowest officials of the Southern Pacific Company have re- peatedly asserted that "the railroad is out # politics." but this statement is
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06
AUCTION SALES.

By Kilp 6 Co.-Tuesday evening, December g. at 7:sc o'clock Thoroughbred Yeangs Market street and Van Ness
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

If the latest Customhouse scandal is based on fact Special Moore should be bounced quickly that he would not have chance to resign