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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
THE NEW CHARTER,

The Editor of The Call-Sir: The new charter is under consideration by tha people, who have had ample opportunity to study its provisions. No more im- portant instrument has ever been sub Inltteo to their votes, and it Is due to the freenolders who have given their time ana services in it's construction that it's merits, demerits and probable results should be adequately discussed and clearly recognized, since it's influence for good or evil must be felt for many years to come The only fitting arena for a public dis. cusslon Is The Call. The Chronicle has shoWn It's want of public spirit by sys- tematfc silence on this vital question and the yellow journal has sacrificed it's tnde- pendence to its protege, the Mayor, as if he were the only embodiment of wisdom, honesty and economy and the only high priest of progress. It remains, therefore, Tor The Call to invite an open discussion the more desirable because the charter is long and complicated document which rev VIII read and fewer fully understand and the results of which may be difficult to foresee.
 What then are the opinions of our most tnoughtful citizens? What are the im- pected from its adoption? Will 1t provide us With an honest, efficient and econ omical government? Will 1t give us a board of incorruptible Supervisors? Will 1t destroy the power of the ''bosses'' and olSperse the army of political henchmen who have now possession of the City halI! Will 1t put an end to corruption lneinclency, extravaganza and waste? VIII 1t enable the government to pave, lght and cleanse the streets, to acuuire ana honestly conduct those public utili- tles which form such an important fea- ture of modern city government? will it promote the credit of the citizens, the safety Of investments and the Circulation or capital! Will 1t foster commercial en- terprise and relieve business of unneces- sary burdens? Will it promote the better employment Of the people? Is it a home rue charter which secures to the citizens the control or taxation and eXpenditl1re and the management of their own affairs9
 mat these are the proper objects of a charter no one can possibly deny nor can IL De doubted that charter likely to se- cure them IS our greatest want But let us not Dllndly rush into the business of charter making without adeouate con- sideration. The charters of Americsn Io.i, cltleS nave been remarkable neither for WlSdom nor success. Municipal govern ment is admitted to be the cons1icnoIIs failure or the United States Not a single large clty mas escaped the evils Of cor. ruptlon, political machines, extravagance anu ailo waste, and 1t may be that our new charter IS little more than the modifica tlon or system which has been found wanting in a dozen other cities. Iet us De sure that 1t is not, and rather sl1hmit a little longer to the ills we have than fiv 10 others that may be merely anticipated. we might be much worse off We are 1ree rom debt. Our taxation is r,nt +oo which may be trusted to spend orr money with more reference to wisdom and economy than to actual amount
 J. H. STALLARD
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

old fellow hobbling toward the door. He caught sight of her at the same moment and while a look of mortal terror swent over his face he cried out after her. Kate, you come back and pray Is if for this l have put up for the most ex pensive pew in church?"
 Kate came back. but not until the earthquake had passed and her brother had chased her for more than block.
 Charles W. Stine, manager of the Melsa Opera Company, is registered at the Baldwin, with his wife.
 J. A. Johnson, a wealthy business man of Spinich, Mass, is at the Occidental, with his wife and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank s. Johnson have come over from San Rafael and have taken rooms at the Palace.
 Captain W. G. Moore. proprietor of tho Redlands Daily Facts, is at the Grand on his way to San Luis Obispo, where he goes to attend a meeting of the State Editorial Association. Mrs. Moore ac companies her husband
 C. L. Heverin, a wealthy on speculator of New York, Is at the California with his wife MT Heverin comes out to the coast with the intention of looking into some oil properties in the southern part Of the State with the idea of purchasing 1T his investigations prove satisfactory.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
MCINTOSH AND HAMMOND.

f VlDENCE of a moral awakening among mem
 oers o1 the bar 1n this city IS furnished by tht
 action ot the San Francisco Bar Association or iuesoay evening For some time past committee o tnat organization has been engaged in investi gation ot the conduct of two attorneys, Benjamin Mcintosh and Edward B. Haymond with view o presenting them to the Supreme Court for disbar- ment. The pair were charged with offering to sell the confession of Albert Hoff to the newspapers a proceeding highly unprofessonal and violatve oi
 eir oaths as attorneys-and they were convicted oi the oHense by Superior Judge Cook Failing to ap- pear before the Bar Association and defend them SeiVeS they were on Tuesday evening found guilty of unprofessional conduct and dsbarment proceedings ordered instituted against them.
 II Is to De hoped that the members of the commit tee entrusted With the duty of prosecuting these young men will not now fall victim to what is Nno"n Ill the classlcs of the cold feet. In planer language 1t is to be hoped they will do their duty It IS evident that neither Mcintosh nor Hay mond IS ft to practice law Attorneys who as coun- sea TOT man charged with murder, will attempt to sell hs confidential utterances to the press have no conception of their duty either to their clients or the sovereign who licenses them to practice law the State. Indeed, such attorneys are disgrace to an honorable profession, and the courts of which they are officers ought to be ashamed of them
 It is to be hoped also that the Bar Association will nor stop at Mcintosh and Raymond Within the past month three other attorneys have been arrested in this city tor infringing the Penal Code Nobody has suggested that they be dsbarred because their prac rce IS mainly confined to the police courts. We do not thnk however that this should protect them. It IS true that the discipline of the police courts is less severe than that ot the of record but rascal may do as much damage in one as in the other. The Bar Association ought to look after the purity of the entire legal profession, and whenever it discovers scoundrely lawyer who uses his license to defraud his clients or betray the public should reduce his sphere of operations instantly It is only by prompt acton in cases like those of Mcintosh and Raymond that an important branch of the judicial system can be maintained on plane of decency and respecta- bility.
 Many committees of the San Francisco Bar Asso- citation appointed like this one to institute disbar- ment proceedings have been overtaken by congealcd extremlties. It is record also that the Supreme Court occasionally gets "cod feet when confronted with an influential legal scaawag It is unnecessary to go into particulars this point Suffice it to say that the public will watch the cases of Mcintosh and Raymond with interest If these attorneys have pull 1t will soon be placed in evidence
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
THE HOT WAVE AND ITS EFFECTS.

A CCORDlNG to reports that to us from \ the interior of the State the effects of the hot wave have been as beneficial to some industries as injurious to others To the orchards it has brought proht but to the grain and grass growers 1t has in tlcted loss. Thus may take optimistic view of the situation and cite the wave as another evidence that whatever weather comes some of our diverse in terests are benefited or we may complain with the pessimsts that no matter what comes somebody gets hurt.
 Considered from strictly commercial point of view, without reference to particular industries and without regard to either optimism pessimsm the general result of the hot weather have in creased the value of the crops of the State All the fruit districts report that prospects are now much brighter than they were. The orchardsts are more hopeful than they have been for months past and it is believed by most of them that if fair amount of rain falls before the spring is over the result will be a fruit crop that will be fully equal to the yield of average years.
 This season has been exceptional in every re- spect that it is not easy to predict the future We had one of the coldest and dryest winters record and the spring brings to the hottest weather in April that have known for ten years It is clear that hardly likely have average conditions during the rest of which has thus far its in such unprecedented way, but whether the variation from the average will be the side of more rain than usual or less IS question which prediction will be ventured only by those who in the habit of basng their weather prophecies the way the hedgehog feeds and the ram faces when the wind blows.
 The greater evil of the year has fallen upon the cattlemen, but it is possible that out of this good may It has directed public attention to the wrong done by our quarantine laws and has affor ,Ja aI,, ~r~~ not likely to be wholly in vain, and perhaps out Df the distress of the dry season there may come sufficient of argument to induce our lawmakers to take action that will relieve California cattle of the bad that rests upon them and open a way for the better conditions in the future
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and shut" the man with coin reached for his purse.
 'It will be both profit and pleasure to pay you s2 not to reveal to me the tip." said the man with coin, handing over the silver.
 Then those who heard marveled at his wisdom, and knew that he had been there before.
 One day a noble ship sailed into a friendly port on a mission of peace, and shortly thereafter was blown up by mine. so that of those on board many perished miserably.
 Why have we been thus treated! /! asked the survivors, and why are these our comrades dead and our good ship in the slime of your harbor?'
 "The ways of Providence are past finding out" responded those to whom, the inquiry was addressed, 'but be as- sured that sorrew is also heavy upon us."
 Later, when it was learned that this grief was because of the fact that any should have escaped, the survivors made much ado, nor held their peace upon being told that the explosion was an incident. n. J.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS.

W. B. Wilcock, U. s. N, is registered at the Palace.
 W. c. R. Hazard of Buffalo is guest at the Palace.
 Tremore Coffin, an attorney of Carson Is at the Grand
 O. A. Low, a banker of Woodland, is a guest at the Grand.
 Sheriff W. B. Johnson of Riverside is staying at the Grand.
 W. D. Grady is here from Fresno and is staying at the Occidental.
 W. G. and W. F. Bells of Philadelphia are registered at the Palace.
 Rev. Daniel G. Mackinnon of Stockton Is a guest at the Occidental.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Fisher are registered at the Lick from Sacramento.
 W. R. Cauthers. well-known business man of Santa Rosa, is at the Lick pr. O. L. Barton of Sacramento is one of last nights arrivals at the Grand.
 A. c. Wheat, prominent business man of Los Angeles. Is staying at the Russ.
 James whittacker. of Gait was among yesterdays arrivals at the Occidental.
 W. M. Brandon, who has been so i'll at his home in Oakland, Is slowly improving.
 R. H. Herrin, prominent railroad man of Los Angeles, is a guest at the Palace
 Senator Stephen W. Dorsey of Denver was one of yesterdays arrivals at the Palace.
 Mir and Mrs. J. Parker Whitney. of Rocklin are at the Palace on a pleasure trip to the coast.
 John Brewer of Sacramento and A. Jenks of Vancouver are two of the late arrivals at the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
SETTER PROSPECTS FOR WINE MEN.

F ROM every point of view the prospects of wine
 makers and wne-dealers in California have been frightened by the recent agreement on the part of the contending associations to seek friendly and mutually beneficial settlement of their differences through the assistance of the State Board of Trade So many futile efforts at attaining satisfactory basis o agreement between the makers and the dealers have been made in the past that 1t is evident some outside mediation will be necessary to bring about harmonious arrangement, and body of men better fitted for that service could be found than the one selected
 The importance of the wine interest of the State Is well known. It is of the most valuable depart ments of rural industry, and yet for some years past has not been remunerative to the producers as it should have been. The income derived from it by the community whole has been large but the engaged in it have in too many instances hardly received adequate wages for their labor much less interest their investments. This condition of af- ars led long ago serious attempts at the adoption of measures that would make the industry more profitable, but up to this time radical differences be- tween the dealers and the makers have prevented the accomplishment of the desired object
 The new movement promises we'll Both associa- lions have cordially agreed to cooperate with the committee appointed by the State Board of Trade in seeking adjustment of the points in controversy It is estimated that upward of 3o,oooooo gallons of wine will be produced in the State this year. and the amount of money involved is therefore considerable Wine making IS one of the industries of California which have the largest possibilities of expansion The American people slowly but surely learning the benefits of using wholesome table wines, and the home market is widening. Moreover, the European demand for our wine is growing. The area of the State fitted for cultivation of wine grapes is enor- nous. If therefore, we can fix the industry on paying basis and harnonize the two branches of it so that cooperative work will be possible, the out look of the industry will be bright that of any in the State
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

The Christian colony for Georgia. pro- jected by the Rev. A. E. Seddon. Is on the point of being organized. The location will be on the Western and Atlantic Rail- road between Atlanta and Marietta Quite a number of influential and leading reformers are interested in the enterprise and are expected to take leading part in 1t. It is proposed to adopt the co-op- erative method of conducting the colony. without. however, destroying the individ- ual home life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
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0 O O O O O O Q Q O mortal man tO repent the error of his way and ask for giveness for transgressions which in times of less terror he pays but little attention to. At least such Is the belief of a cer- tain wealthy merchant, if the story told on him by his daughter is to be taken as a literal fact.
 On the night of the recent earthquake this gentleman's household had just re- tired to rest when the temblor made it's first demonstration. At once there was a scene of wild excitement, as the entire family started from their beds and, grab ping the nearest articles of apparel, each one started for the street on his or her own hook
 The daughter of the house ran with the rest and, as she passed the door of her gout-cursed parents room, she saw Inc
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

Last week we received thirty-nine new patterns of holdings for picture frames. all of which will be on sale this week born, Van Co.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

FOR COUGHS ASTHMA AND THROAT DISORDERS "Broton's Bronchial 7ioches" are sn efrectual remedy Sold only in boxes.
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When Mark Twain gets ready to write another ac- count of riotous legislative body he need not go from his native land. And 1t becomes Americans to laugh very moderately at the uproars of the French and Germans when engaged in jaw-fghting for the good of their respective countries
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

ANGosTURA BIrTERs are endorsed by all the leading physicians and chemists for purity and wholesomeness. Get the genuine.-Dr Siegert's.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

Bsldwtn-"A Stranger in New York" Columbia" "Shore Acres CRliforpia-"Old Lavender" Alcazar-"The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" Moroscos-"Pavements of New York" Tivon-"Sin bad the Sailor" Tlvoh-Concert this afternoon. Orpheum-V Vaudevile Sherman & Clay's Hall-Palorna Schramm, to-niEht Y. M. C. A. Hall-"The Passion Play" The ChuesZoo, Vaudeville. Wallace "Untamable Lion" OlympiaCorner Mas and Eddy streets Specialtiee. California Jockey Clup Oakland-Races
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, April 13-A. D. P1llsbur, Of San Francisco is at the Holland House.
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Special Information supplied daily . business houses and public men bv +ho Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 51O Mont. gomery street. Telephone Main I042
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES. street, Il o'clock. By N. E. Cark-This April l4, Rugs Grant o'clock.
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When nature a c k n o wledging the hand of the Master trembles convulsively be- heath his touch, 1t Is no shame for
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

CAUSE OF EARTHQUAKEJ. H. City. There is no one who can with posi- tiveness tell the cause of the earthoualxa on Wednesday, the 30th of March, 1898 nor Of any other earthquake There have been innumerable theories but none tqae is. not open to contradiction. ''i'As
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

There may be smaller men than those who have carried partisanship into consideration of the war issue If so, however, they have failed of getting on record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

Another murderer has pleaded guilty He deserves , Hota af thanks and speedy hanging.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

The Russian gentleman who remarked that the United States had barred its own action may now observe that the same authority has knocked the bars down
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

Cal. glace fruit soc per ID at rownseno.. i.
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The chief reason for regretting that two heavy weights have signed articles of agreement to fight that the event will be regarded of such importance as to warrant the giving 1t of considerable space which might be devoted to something worth tioning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
ANSWERS re CORRESPONDENTS.

BLACK BART-W. L. M, CloyerdaIe Sonoma County, Cal. Black Bart. the Po-S' stage robber, was arrested in San Francisco, November F. I883
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

TOD SLoAN-M. H. s., Stockton. Cal Tod Sloan, the racing lightweight, was born in kokomo, Ind. He has been all cause of the place of his birth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

It must not be considered that the plans outlined so minutely for an attack Havana have the sane ton of the army navy officials who will execute whatever plans may be arranged As rule a com mander does not forward to the enemy detailed ac- count of what he proposes to do and the available means. But the yellow correspondent is beyond control
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 T do not fear you," said the Repu- tation.
 You would if you knew how solid I am with the editor of the Yellow War Cryer," returned the Falsehood haught- fly.
 Then the Reputation fled. and even as 1t went observers saw that a saffron smudge had come upon it.
 An Uncle Samuel, who owned a large farm, hearing a. tumult looked over his back fence one day and observed a number of people engaged in cut ting the throats of each other. Being a person of peacable inclination the sight was not pleasing to him.
 Tt would be great favor," he said mildly to the one welding the largest blade, If you were to desist.''
 Go to- retorted the one addressed, cleansing a gory machete on the tresses of murdered woman. "I do not see that this concerns you. Be- sides, I want you to understand that I am gentleman
 It was with visible signs of dissat- isfaction that the uncle withdrew, and some who knew him opined that he had merely gone to get gun.
 Drawing near to man who had coin in his pocket follower of fortune re- marked that possessing valuable tip on the races he was prepared to sell it for $1.
 Are you sure that your tip is a good one?" asked the man with coin. his in- terest instantly aroused.
 Being assured that the tip was such as Is technically termed a dead open
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-01
Made by Government From
Burlington Postoffice Last
Year, $50, o9I.II
LARGE GROSS RECEIPTS.
For Last Year They Amounted to s1Os,-
6"6. 80 in the Queen City Ofice-Per-
centage of Expense to Gross Rev
enue Was .19-Figures That Tell
Nermont's Postal Business.

Washington. Nov. sL-Great big figures
tell IN" story of Nermonts postal busi-
ness for the year just passed. Well in
formed men say that the increase in
town or a States postal business denotes
increased prosperity. III this he So. as it
undoubtedly Il, Vermont has been pros
pcring The l. presidential offices in the
state had total of gross receipts last
year amounting to SS11. i1>.5l. For the tis-
cal year preceding the total gross receipts
Wee only S-s. S7l.SS. When one stops to
think that a postage stamp carrying Il
letter thousands of miles costs only two
cents some comprehension is possible Of
the vast number of letters that the Green
Mountain people are sending out to the
world. These figures. too. it should be re-
mcmtercd. do not denote the entire postal
business OF the State. There are a large
number Of what Is Technically known as
fourth class postotiices. Their business is
not Included at all in this reckoning.
While the people have paid this enor-
nous amount of S510.toS.5l for postage. it
is not amiSs to remember that good
slice Of it has remained in the State. The
aggregate salaries OF these 4 presidential
enthusiastically this time nearly all good
epuhlicans-are $1,000. This is a little de-
crease over year ago. when the aggre-
gate salaries OF poStmasters was NO.1js
There is still another interesting item,
for out OF this total of gross receipts the
government paid so. 40 Ii for clerk hire
The previous year IL was So. 81. ". The
landlords also get a share OF the postal
money for the rent of presidential Of
fees in Vermont last year amounted to
sll .6S2ll This is an Increase of little
over Slr from the previous year. Other