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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
THE SINGLE TAX
AND LABOR
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 10, 1898.

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 10, 1898.
To the Editor of The Call: L have
read Mr.. Pomcroys statement or the
good things that will happen to the
people when they adopt the single tax
with considerable interest. AS to the
first proposition, that it Will cheapeh
land. 1 think no one will try to combat
that statement, as land is always
cheaper where the tax rate is too hlgh'
1 think it would probably discourage
speculation so far as farmers are con-
cerned. 1t takes cash to speculate or
gamble, whichever term you prefer
and if the farmers had to pay all taxes
for State, county and school purposes
I rather think their available cash
would hardly be sufficient to speculate
with to any great extent. AS TO rals-
ing the wages of labor l, as WORKING
man, am of the opinion that 1t VIII
raise the wages of labor provided II
will change the nature of the bosses
and make them want to give all the
profits of their business to their en-
ployes. Otherwise they will continue to
want the biggest days work for the
least money possible. 1t would probably
increase the net earnings OF capital IN
vested in certain lines by relieving the
same of it's just portion of taxes. But
why single takers or any one else ex-
cept said capitalist should want to do
this I am at a loss to know. How it
would reduce farmers taxes by making
them pay all the taxes is conclusion
that only a single-taxer could possibly
arrive at. In other words they propose
70 diminish n11aptitV hV incrpa sing if
AIR. Single Tax had better go back to
his arithmetic.
If it will make men live up to the
golden rule it will probably prevent
one man from living off the labor of
another, but this is not done to as great
an extent as some agitators presume.
AS for collecting the single tax 1 hardly
see how they would do it, for they could
not sell the land for the taxes as GER
tainly no one would want to invest in
land just for the fun of getting taxed.
G. G. PEASE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
OPENED TO A LARGE CROWD.
Holy Cross Fair Attracted Many Wis
itors to Native Sons Hall
Last NIGHT

Native Sons Hall bore a handsome ap-
pearance last night, the occasion being
the opening of the Holy Cross fair. The
large hall was beautifully decorated. and
the booths and their pretty dwellers,
dressed as they were in white and colored
silks, made the interior take on n gala
appearance. The large gathering that
assembled was entertained by sweet mu-
sic and by the amateur spielers who
stood outside the various booths appeal
Ing for recognition. Pretty girls moved
through the throng selling tickets for
rallies. each advertising her own as the
only booth worth visiting. AS there were
many booths In the hall and as they were
constantly crowded it was apparent that
their appeals were effective
Before the close of the evening a large
number o. sales were recorded. and
Judging by the large number who gener-
ousiy distributed money last night, the
charitable affair should be a success.
Mayor Phelan opened the fair with APP
propriate remarks, and during the even
sic.
Among those who figure in the booths
are:
Holy Cross Church booth-Mrs. John spottis-
wood, Mrs. M. Holmes, Mrs. Kearney, Mrs. G.
tpohiman Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. c. c, Mohun,
Mrs petaIs Mrs. cochTan MRS Green Mrs
Rose Grant. Miss NJ. Grant. Miss H. Grote the
sses Mec h2sl the Misses Ruthedge Miss
L. Pohlman, Miss NJ, Gallagher Miss n Gal
Miss X. Kelly, Miss NJ Stone. the Misses Scott
Miss Marie Wilson, Miss y. Dagenais, Miss T.
Barron Miss S. Dixon, Miss c. Murray Miss
A. McArdle Miss NJ spottiswood
Pioneer booth-Mrs. James Regain, Mrs w
F. Dougherty, Mrs. Frank Buckley, Mrs
G. H. o. rien, Mrs E. Hartrck, Mrs J. w
Mcdonald. Mrs William O'Toole. Mrs Ber-
nard Dougherty, Mrs J. T. Barry Mrs Pen
neman, Mrs. c. P. Raborg, Mrs. 3. A Fenton.
Mrs Richard Brown, Mrs. Peter Mccarthy
Annie Keefe. Miss Rehecca Durney Miss Mamie
Dougherty. Miss Susan McGory, Miss j. DuIlea
Miss Mary Mckinley. Miss A. Connolly Miss
J: Murphy, Miss C. P, Regain. Miss B. Benin.
Miss A. G. Regan, Miss n. Barrett Miss T.
Regain Miss NJ. L. Barry.
New Holy Cross Church booth-Mrs William
Hannigan. Mrs. J.. McGinty, Mrs. j. Keeks
Mrs. z. Mendell. Mrs. Nj. Mohrdick Mrs n
Davy. Miss Mary English. Miss Mary Bishon
Miss Genevieve Geary Miss Mary Geary Miss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
RED CROSS MEMBERS TO
MEET IN CONVENTION
DELEGATES FROM ALL OVER
THE STATE TO ATTEND.
New Officers to Be Elected and I'm
portant Business Transacted.
Lunches for Outgoing
Troops Wanted.

Members of the State Red Cross So
ciety are looking forward with deep in
terest to the annual meeting, which is to
be held in the parlors of the First Pres
byterian Church on Tuesday and WedneS-
day morning next. Over fifty auxiliaries
have been invited to send delegates, and
in every instance they have accepted the
invitation. The work of the organization
during the past five months will be out
lined in reports, and matters of import
ance to the society will be considered.
The delegates will elect their officers and
executive board for the coming year.
Friends and those interested in the work
of the society are invited to attend the
convention, which promises to be inter
eSting.
The local society appointed as it's ad-
visory board the following well-known
workers: Colonel Parnell, Miss Stinson,
Mrs. Paulson, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Nc
KenZie.
The hospitality committee once again
appeals to generous and patriotic people
to aid them in furnishing the troops
that are shortly to leave on the outgoing
transports with lunches. Donations of
fruit lemons and lines are asked for, as
is also bread and butter. Up to the pres
emit time II ,662 men have been entertained
by the committee.
That the boys who have already voy-
aged to southern waters were pleased
with the food and daintieS furnished by
dunn of the Red Cross Society is shown
by the many letters received by resi-
dents of this city, in which soldiers state
that had not they received such supplies
they would have suffered greatly, as most
of the food could not be eaten and was
thrown overheard.
Donations were received at Is Post street
from Berkeley, Nevada City, Monterey
and Pacific Grove, Valley Springs, VAL
lejo, Pocatello, Idaho, st. Helena, Oak
land. Los Angeles, Seattle, Martinez
Mendocino; thirteen boxes of dried fruit
from Portland; F. A. Folger & Co, large
donation coffee; American District Tele-
graph, twenty-five bottles Of liquid food.
Donations were received at the Ferry
hospitality rooms from Mrs. Wakefield
Baker, Mrs. Owenberg. Mrs. Sperry, Mrs.
Truesdell, Miss Meyer, Woman's Ex-
change. Mrs. James Cunningham, Miss
Belle Armer, Miss Morton, Mrs. William
HasS and Miss Hastings.
At the executive session of the San
Francisco Red Cross Thursday the resig-
nation Of treasurer (Miss Brynes) was
accepted. and the assistant treasurer
civilian B. Harrington was elected to
fill the vacancy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
a SUGGESTION FOR PHELaN.

VA campaign OF Mayor Phelan which will cause
motives to be questioned, being DESTROYS
OF making only dignfed and conservative opposi-
ton to his Honors attempt to become boss of San
Francisco; but there is one suggestion which seems
apt and appropriate that in the interest of good
government and the public amusement inn
PEELED to submit it for consideration.
Mayor Phelan in judgment, could help along
his waiting ambition by giving exhibition of his
netting" abilities at Metropolitan Hall AS hefter
he is said to be the champion of the coast True, he
failed correctly het the translated money bags OF
ex-Treasurer Widber, but that single failure need
not destroy his reputation.
AS boss of San Francisco Mr. Phean will have to
do great deal OF netting" and it is entirely proper
that he should before entering upon the discharge of
his duties January next demonstrate his abilities
before audience.
This could be done at Metropolitan Hail. or if that
place is too small at the Mechanics Pavilion. An
interesting feature of the exhibition would be the
netting of the sack with which the Evening Bulletin
has been fixed Of course this sack is not large.
The sheet is VIGOROUSLY cheap and greedy, but the
introduction of the identical sack and public exhi-
bition of the Mayors ability to tell by netting how
much there is in it after Old Man Crothers had
counted it would constitute a pleasing and enter
+o.,,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
a BETTER FERRY SERVICE.

Y QUICKER, more frequent and more COM
\ modous ferry service between this city and
Oakland has long been desired and seems at
last about to be realized Plans proposed by the
Realty Company OF Oakland, recently published by
The Call give promise OF competitive ferry system
which will only be in itself improvement on
the existing line but will force the present monopoly
to make Improvements also.
1t is clear that until competition is established the
Southern Pacific Company will do nothing to make
their ferry service adequate to the requirements OF
the cities. 1t is equally certain that when COM
petition IS assured the demands Of the people will re-
ceive attention These facts have been demon
sraed by what has occurred in the San Joaquin Val
ley since the construction of a competing road there
competing ferry line will therefore, work double
good for the people both sides of the bay mas
much as it will not only furnish new service, but
compel the improvement OF the old one
Several projects for ferry competition have been
put forward OF recent years. but have failed for lack
of capital sufficient to fight the aggressive opposi-
ton OF the Southern Pacific This time there seems
to be abundant capital back OF the enterprise to make
it successful The company has been doing business
in Oakland Tor six years and has acquired large prop
critics there. 1t seven of the street RAILWAYS
some 1000 acres OF land adjoining the city and has at
Emeryvle where the terminus OF the proposed ferry
line will be, upward of acres of land including an
ample water front for all purposes
With this property in hand it will be seen the new
company will be in position to make its ferry SER
vice convenient to all parts of Oakland Alameda and
Berkeley. AT the Emeryville terminus connections
will be made with the various railway lines so that
passengers be distributed swiftly to any part Of
the city its suburbs and the time required for the
trip to and from San Francisco will be largely re-
duced
1t goes without saying the new company will be
fought by the Southern Pacific as all others have
been fought 1t will therefore depend upon the at
ttude taken by the people and the authorities of Oak
land whether the project will be fastened to prompt
completion or delayed for years
Owing to the shoal waters on the other side of the
bay ferry service is not to be easily obtained A
long mole will have to be constructed and consider
able capital invested before any returns can be ex-
pected That profitable return will be gained in the
end can hardly be doubted San Francisco and Oak
land have already reached proportions that justify
the maintenance of two ferry lines each superior to
the one now operating If fair play is given the
projectors of the enterprise under way the
benefits will be great, and it is to be hoped Oakland
will not permit the Southern Pacific its agents to
prevent contamination so much to be desired
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

TRANSPORTATION O. s., CITY.
The Government allows a soldier if mus
tered out at a point distant from the place
Of enlistment the amount Of transporta-
ton from that point to the place where
! he enlisted. The rate is determined by
the cost of transportation at the time Of
mastering out.
RING. THIMBLE AND sIXPENCE-
j., Monterey, Cal. When a ring. a thin
| bic and a siXpence are placed in a cake
they mean wedding. industry and wealth.
That is if after the cake is cut an nm
married person receives a piece with the
ring In 1t 1t means that that party will
be the first of the company assembled to
will always be industrious and the one
drawing the piece with the sixpence in
1t will be wealthy.
GENERAL-The Ramona. Civ. Georea
Washington was not the only general of
the army of the United States. The Of
fee was abolished in 1902 and was revived
in 1866 for General Grant. He was followed
IN that office by Sherman, and the office
became extinct in the retirement of Sher-
man, November l. 1888 II was once more
revived for General Sheridan. who held
1t from June to August 1888 having been
promoted from lieutenant general Since
MS death the office of lieutenant general
ana general have ceased to exist.
DISABILITY-G. E. H, City. In the
United States the disability of an alien is
that he is deprived of the right of
suffrage, except in some States. where.
after certain period of residence, vary
ing from six months to two years, and a
declaration of intention to become a citf-
zen, he may exercise the privilege of sIlf-
frage. He is also deprived of the right of
holding office. while in some States there
is disability as to the holding of property
and inheritance. A naturalized citizens
disability is that he cannot hold the office
of President of the United States nor that
OF Vice President .,T; as he might be called
upon to MI the offce of President, as in
his impeachment. -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

We have the newest and best line Of
trunks and valises in the city. We stamp
your name in gold letters, free of charge,
on all ladies' pocket-books. billbooI<s. card
cases and other fine leather goods bought
in this department. All the new things
ror fall trade now on exhibition and sale.
Sanborn, Vail & Co., TAI Market street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

There seems to be determination that when Cen
erals Ezeta and Letona meet they shall have fight
to the death The fact that neither gentleman has the
slightest idea of resorting to violence has been given
but no triing circumstance like this is permitted to
interfere. Several reporters have determined the
encounter shall take place Either their reputation for
veracity must suffer, there must be scrap. The
soourners from Salvador, ever ready to obge, must
be in a quandary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

What weapon did Samson use in slay-
ing the Philistines?" asked the Sunday
school superintendent during the general
exercises.
"He-he didn't use none," sputtered a
of seats "He didn't git inter de scrap
till dey was all sunk."-Detroit Free
Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
oALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. Thames R. Tucker
of San Francisco and F. w. Thompson
and wife of Los Angeles are at the Hoff-
man. Mrs. S. Sussman and Miss Suss-
man of San Francisco are at the Neither
lands. Roy Leventritt and E. Glover and
wife of San Francisco have zone to Paris.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

THAT fortune-teller said if I paid her 81
she would reveal to me why I don't get
rich"
did you give it to her?"
Yes, and she told me T had a great
weakness for fooling away money."-Chi-
cago Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
Cal. glace fruit Soc per ID at Townsend.s.,

Special information supplied daily to
business house, and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1912
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

Soldiers who have enlisted and have been kept on
duty home may find comfort in the thought that
had they gone to Manila some would never have
come back. And even the glory won over there
does not to have been distributed in satisfac
tory manner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
ANU SEMENT&

Raldwfn-"The Dancing Girl"
Columbia" Elizabeth, Queen Of Eng land"
Alcazar-" The wife
Ncroscos-' The Lights London
TivOli-" The Circus Queen"
U-pheun1- Vaudeville.
New Comedy Theater-" The Signal Of Liberty"
Aihambra, Eddy Jones streets-Vaudevtne
The Chutes-Pietro Marine, Vaudeville ana the Zoo
Sutro's Swimming
Central Park-Circus.
Coursing-Ingleside Coursiug Park. 80
Glen The Mission Opening Sunday, october l6
Roseuthal-C in February.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
Through Tourist Car to st. Paul.

This car is nicely upholstered in leather.
leaves every Tuesday night, change. Goes
via Shasta route and Northern Pacific Rail-
way. The scenic line of the continent Tick
cts sale to all Eastern cities at lowest rates.
T. K, Stateler, general agent 6SS Market st
San Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

81 see that Barnes formers new farce
comedy is said to have much more liter
airy merit than the general run"
$50 I hear. I'm really sorry too.
hoped poor old Barnsey had struck some
thing that would win. "-Indianapolis
Journal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

Howard Gould happens to be in condition to
forfeit 100000 if necessary for the privilege of
curing wife, and still have enough left to keep the
wolf from not merely the door, but to chase the ami
NAL off the premises.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

II your stomach is deranged try the genuine
imported DR.. Siegert's Angostura T3itters in
wine whisky before meals
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

Yellow ournalisn1's war against Shafter has reached
the stage of diocy 1t had far to go in order
to reach that stage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15

All that Agunaldo needs in order to hang himself
is supply OF rope, and Manila is a good place for
rope
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-15
AUCTION. SALES.

II. Umbsen & Co.-Mouday, October H. Real Estat
al u Montgomery street, at u o clock.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

Governor McCord says he will en- deavor to get the capitol bonds taken in this territory, or in other words will make the bonds a popular loan. The capitalists of Phoenix can now have an opportunity of helping that city. The bonds draw , per cent. interest and money goes at l per cent per month and upward in Arizona, and it may be possible that the capitol bonds may become popular enough for residents of the territory with money to make the sacrifice.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

The Santa Fe New Mexican posi- lively announces that Thomas A. Edi- son and an English syndicate have closed the deal for the Ortiz grant, in south Santa Fe county, the price agreed upon being Sl.5O,0O. Edison intends building plant that will handle 25,OOO tons of gold placer dirt per day. He will make headquarters at Santa Fe us soon at the plant is completed.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05
C. M. FUNSTON, Editor.
FLAGSTAFF, MARCH 5, 1898.

William M. Singerly, publisher of the Philadelphia Record, died sud- denly of heart disease on Sunday. His recent business trouble outside of his newspaper is said to have hastened his death.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

Nearly three weeks ago the battle ship Maine was destroyed in Havana harbor, and yet, in spite of the energy Of the court of inquiry, the cause of the disaster is not known, and so far as the officials at Washington know the affair
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

It is estimated that there are over 25O,OOO knights of the grip in Amer. ica, who spend daily over $2,0O0,O0 and whose shipments amount annually to 3OO,OO0,000 of the 400, 100000 tons of freight sent over our railroads.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

Hon. J. c. Martin, editor of the Journal Miner, has been appointed re- ceiver of the land office at Prescott. The appointment of MT. Martin is a deserved one. He is one of the leading Republicans of Arizona and he has done valuable work for the party through his newspaper, and this recog- milton of his services is but justly due him.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05
THE COCONINO SUN.

Smith wants to succeed himself. There is a good chance for the election Of Republican by the division of the oppo- sition between O'Neill and the regular Democratic nominee. Let the Repub- licans unite on competent, strong man and he can be elected. Tucson Citizen.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

What action is being taken by the Republicans to bring out a man that can be elected delegate to congress next fall? Buckley O'Neill is in train- ing as the Populist go-as-you-please candidate, EllinwOod is well as possi- ble Democratic candidate. while Mark
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

The miners convention at Phpnix on Monday, while not exactly failure, was not by any means a success. But i've counties were represented. The matter will not be given up, but an. other effort will be made to hold a ter ritorial miners convention at an early date.
The Coconino sun., 1898-03-05

The value of the corn crop of the United States last year was two-thirds greater than the combined yield of gold and silver. Corn to the value of $54,- OO0.OOO was exported last year. There are several Klondikes in this country.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-18

shall fare suddenly out around the foot,
something in the style Of the shape of q
feather buster. The newest cut is tight
around the hips and to the knees, but
from there down the skirt forms deep 60
diets, which are not stiffened at all, but de-
pend for support upon the p%etticoat be-
meath. Most of these skirts are made with
q deep yoke, upon which is mounted q Cir
cular f1ounce, which is sometimes of the
same depth all around, sometimes much
deeper at the back thar in front.
With the tiny capotes made of tulle and
little toquets the fashion of tulle strings
sewed on at the back has returned. Black
or white illusion is the prettiest. The
strings are brought around to the front
and tied in a big, butterfly cravat bow.
Light gray Is very fashionable and CON-
poses some charming summer toilets with
white trimmings. A touch Of pale green In
addition Is most effective.
The picture shows a shepherdess hat Of
satin straw of biscuit shade, covered with
tulle to match. A drapery of the tulle
surrounds and covers the crown, and is
fastened in front by a crystal buckle. At
the left side is a group of light beige coques
Of velvet, mingled with clusters of wis
taria, and at each side under the brim are
knots of mixed biscuit and beige velvet,
secured in the middle by a crystal jewel.
Wistaria is also placed at the right side
under the tulle drapery.
JUDO CHoLLET.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-18
Curiosity Of

Curiosity seems to be the great failure
Or virtue Of monkeys. A story is told Of
an Englishman who had a South African
monkey which had travelled with him
around the world When his bachelor
days were over, he took his young wife to
q lovely old manor house in the south Of
England, and, Englishmanlike, kept sew
eral barrels Of good home brewed" ale in
the cellar. On returning from church on
Sunday morning he noticed that the cellar
door was open and started ON a tour of
investigation. As he went down the steps
Jenny, the monkey, rushed up, and he
found that she had set all the spigots run
ming. The door had been inadvertently
left open, and Jenny doubtless went pry-
ing into the semilighted place. Turning
n spigot on produced such a rushing
stream that she tried the others also, much
to the waste Of the liquor. 1t may be
added that when the Englishman's first
born appeared and monopolized attention
Jenny got such a ft Of jealousy that she
was at once sent to the secluded but more
oongenial society to be found In the mon.
key house Of the London geological gar.
dens.