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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
TOUGH SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

c ONE years ago the School Department was
afflicted with set of Directors who earned the
- designation of Tough old board" The
members mostly politicians who had sought
their offices for the purpose either OF making places
for would-be teachers or securing profit contracts
awarded by the board As with the present Directors,
the members OF the tough old board were Demo-
Gratis, many having, prior to election, been OF the
reform. variety-loud demandants of low taxation
and honesty in public Office.
In its tnle the tough old board" aroused much
indignation in and out OF the School Department,
The newspapers particularly became white in the face
after every meeting in rutess endeavor to record
in cold type the names perpetrated by the Directors
We doubt, however, whether the tough old board
comparable in toughness to the present band Of
reform Democrats who are running the School De-
partment. The former looted the school fund, CON
cluded collusive contracts, packed the department
with useless teachers and turned the carpentershop
to Buckley but in the light OF the operations
Of the present board the achievements OF the tough
old board" seem conservative and respectable.
The tough band OF Democratic reformers who for
years have been engaging public attention
ayers OF the schools have only looted the school
fund, concluded colusive contracts and packed the
department with unnecessary teachers but they have
corrupted grand uries sold their votes the highest
bidders for cash. invaded the sanctity of the courts
and indictments have laughed in the face OF the com
munity.
When John P. Reynolds the other day swore that
James A. Shook paid School Director Waller $1,000
for votes in the board with which to pass the
Lincoln School lots lease, the very enormty of the
charge staggered our belief In fact, the allegation
seemed too frightfu to be attached even to reform
Democratic Board of Education. But the way in
which Reynolds story has been met by Waller and
his fellow Directors almost proves its truth No cir
cumsantia denial has been made of it. The accused
men have merely whisted it lightly down the wind,
with every indication that they regard it as huge
joke.
1t is difficult to deal with politicians of this degree
of toughness. They do business with the very
of the power that constantly threatens them.
Shook secretary of the Grand Jury when he en-
ployed Reynolds to approach Waller. But there
ought to be remedy for the state of affairs which
the finances of the School Department and the story
of Reynolds have disclosed to the public These re-
form Democrats ought TO be in Jail. There is no
doubt about that.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
OPENING OF
THE SYMPHONIES

The Symphony Society commenced the
new season of concerts in the Orpheum
yesterday afternoon with a varied and
interesting programme and a numerous
audience. The Orpheum with its stage
literally extended, is an admirable house
for the concerts. The seats are so MANY
that everybody can pick out a good one
and the acoustics is excellent-as good If
not better than that of the Tiyoli. The
one drawback is the aroma of last nights
beer, which fingers rather heavily in ths
atmosphere; but perhaps better yentila-
ton will do away with this by the next
time. me programme of yesterday bepa n
with Weber's ''Jubel'' overture and ended
witn Massenets Scenes Neopolitaines. /"
neither of which pieces is new to San
francisco. The novelties were Tsehaik-
owskys Fourth symphony and Bach's
Overture and Suite in A minor A more
startling contrast hardly could have been
arranged. The. Tschaikowsky is one of
the last cries of nodernity full of sensa-
uonal rhythms and bold color and en-
ploying almost every device known to the
modern orchestra. The Bach, which is for
strings with flute solo, is thorouphiv
Bachlike, clean and direct in theme and
chastely mathematical in DEVELOPMENT
both works was another tribute to his
versatility and authority. He played the
Tschaikowsky with nothing short of in
spirauon, bringing out all the nervous
force and peculiar dramaisms of the
piece, and yet never sighting the sheer
tune and lit that abound in every meas
ure. The Bach suite he read with charm
ing simplicity and sympathy. His accent
was true, even reverential. and still it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
THE STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

HEN the members of the State Library Asso-
| w citation meet in convention at Sacramento on
the 18TH they will find many subjects to en-
gage their attention. but it is safe to say will
be important than that of providing for the
tabishment in this State of that system of travelling
Libraries which has been found so beneficial wherever
adopted.
The Call has repeatedly directed attention to this
subject, and the time is appropriate for doing so
again To render the books of the State Library
available for travelling Libraries act of the Legs-
lature will be required. To the passage Of
such act something like campaign OF education
will be necessary, and no body OF and women is
better fitted to undertake the work of education than
the State Library Association. The issue is there
fore, which should be given earnest consideration
by the convention the end that every member may
be impressed with its importance the people of all
sections of the commonwealth.
1t must be borne in mind that the supporters Of
the travelling library plan not suggesting to the
State anything in the way of experiment. 1t is
not question of using the books in the State Library
TO make test of some untried scheme. The system
has been tried and thoroughly tested by several of the
most progressive States in the Union. 1t has been
in operation long time. 1t has been found to full
fill of the requirements of our American civiza-
ton, and where it has been established it has de-
veloped and grown with remarkable rapidty.
To the State Library Association the people can
surely look for assistance in bringing about the adop
ton OF the system in California When put into opera
ton the plan would result in benefits to every small
library and to every reading circle and literary or
scientific club in the State 1t would give to the
people at large the of the volumes now idle on the
shelves of the library at Sacramento and thus
make that institution vital influence for good not
in city only, but throughout the State.
California is sparsely populated and many of her
citizens are of reach of Libraries; many commun
ties small they unable to afford libraries
and in some where libraries exist the number of
volumes of standard and scientific merit is limited
all OF these the travelling system will be veritable
boon of great magnitude. The argument for the
system is strong that if properly presented its
adoption by the Legislature is hardly to be doubted
The opportunity for the State Association to render
an important service to the people by urging the
measure is therefore too good to be overlooked
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
THE FIRST cUBan PROBLEM.

HE first Cuban problem arising from Our ap-
preaching occupation of the island has made
its appearance, and of course it is an unexpected
problem It has nothing to do with the claims of the
Cuban patriots, the property of the Spaniards the
debt or the issue 1t is simply the question
whether there is to be TO be any bull fighting
in the island while the country is under control
1t appears that what is known as THE Amalga-
mated Association of Cuban Bull Fighters has sent
to Washington petition couched in courtly Spanish
eoquence praying the President to interfere with
the sport when his authority becomes paramount
In other words the President requested to become
something like patron OF the bull ring and to grant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
IF I WE'RE KING.

If were king my pipe should be premier.
The skies of time and chance are seldom
clear.
We would inform them all with bland
blue weather.
Delight alone would need to shed a tear,
For dream and deed should war no more
together.
Art should aspire, yet ugliness be dear;
Beauty, the shaft, should speed with Wit
for feather;
And love, sweet love, should never fail to
sere,
If were king.
But politics should find no harbor near,
F. The Philistine should fear to slip his
tether;
Tobacco should be duty Free and beer;
In fact, in room of this, the age Of
leather,
An age of gold all radiant should appear.
If l were king.
Henley, in 'Lyra Nicotina.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

Judge N. Blackstock of Ventura is at
the Grand.
j. A. Smith, an extensive rancher Of
Arbuckle, is at the Russ.
James F. Peck, a well-known MERGED
attorney, is at the Lick.
Senator T. L. Carothers and wife Of
Ukiah are at the Grand.
Ross Sargent, a well-known Stockton
capitalist, is at the Russ.
Senator John Boggs of Colusa is among
recent arrivals at the Palace.
United States Marshal H. z. Osborn OF
Les Angeles is at the Palace.
F. ]. Brandon, the well-known San
Jose politician, is at the Lick.
F. l.. Hartmann of Mexican mining
fame is a guest at the California.
w. r. Spalding, an extensive lumber
man of Truckee, is stopping at the LICK
w. NJ. Boardman, an extensive real es-
tate owner Of Menlo Park, is at the Russ
George E. Church. a prominent Fresno
merchant is registered at the California
George d. Easton, a prominent mer-
chant of Los Angeles, is at the Califor-
MIA.
Captain Moses of the Albatross is down
from Mare Island and registered at the
Occidental.
F. L. Landram, a prominent MERGED
merchant, accompanied by his wife, is
at the Russ.
D. w. Lewis, one of Sanger's most
prominent citizens, is among recent ar
rivals at the Russ.
DR.. Pedar Sather Bruguiere. inferno at
the City and County Hospital, has gone
to New York for his health.
Edward Pettis, representing Peek,
Frean & Co. of London, one of the larg-
est cracker --ouses in the world, is regis
tered at the Palace on his way around the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
EVANGELINH LEAVES US.

NNE OF the incidents of the in Cuba was
] the escape OF Evangelina Csneros from the
island. She got away in the midst of display
OF red fire and lot of bogus heroisrl portrayed at
space rates by the bogus heroes. Yellow journalism
started her across the country as a sdeshow but she
encountered frost. The box-ofice was non-produc-
tive She withdrawn as an attraction and mar
red one of the This supposed to be the
last of her.
Evangelina has turned up again. Announcement is
made that she has gone back home This is the final
token Of peace No Spanish cohorts were drawn up
to take shot at her. No gallant Don spitted the
lady on his good sword The whte-winged dove sat
on the outer wall and cooed welcome Probably
the fact that Spain cared a snap whether Eva
escaped or not had something to do with lack of
demonstration when she went back to beard the
lyin Blanco in his den.
But there is remarkable transformation which
merits notice When she arrived in this country she
was sawed-of brunette suggestive in tint OF a dis
ordered liver. She was not beautiful. She did not
possess even the average good looks. Now, after a
brief residence in the United States, she goes back
TO the island and the truthful journalist describes her
as beautiful. Probably she feels repaid for all the
trouble to which she has been subjected If a short
residence in America can make ugly woman JOY
to the eyes, we have merits resort of which we
had never dreamed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

was never trite and pedantic. The band
was in eager form, and answered to the
last man. Mr.. Roderman, the flautist,
again distinguished himself, this time IN
the Bach piece The next concert will be
given on the afternoon of December L.
with Schumann's B fiat symphony and
haikowsky's Romeo and Juliet over
ture for special attractions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

tiers for civilians must pay cents, while
letters for soldiers require but cents.
ENGLISH CoINs-A. j. K, City. VIII
liam III reigned in England in 1701. Dur
ing that year there were coined in Eng
half crowns, shiilings, one. two. three
four and six penny pieces and quarter and
half pennies.
TO ST. ELIAS-A o. r., Sonora, Cal.
The Duke of Abruzzi. Prince Louis of
Savoy. reached San Francisco June 8,
1887, on his way to make the ascent of
Mt. st. Elias. He went to Seattle and
left there June ID on the City of Topeka
for Alaska on his way. to the mountain.
He returned to Seattle August 26, en- route
for the East.
SUGAR AND .IRoN-c., City. 30 far
as experience goes, there does not appear
to be any perceptible difference in weights
at the poles or as near as has been
reached, from weights at the equator.
II a pound OF sugar and a pound of iron
balance each other at the equator they
will balance at the poles
CHINESE AND JAPANEsE-Harriet
yalona, Cal. This department has not
been able to find any record of who
brought the first Chinese and the first
Japanese to North America and to the
United States. There is belief that the
of the American continent long before
the whites ever settled upon 1T.
INNKEEPER'S LIABILITY-C. B. H,
Sacramento, Cal. The law of California
in relation to the liability of an innkeeper
is that IAN innkeeper is liable for all
losses of or injuries to personal property
placed by his guests under his care, un-
less occasioned by an irresistible super
human cause, by a public enemy, by the
negligence of the owner or by the act of
some one he has brought into the inn
PHELAN's MAJoRITY-L. G.. City.
Until the official canvass is concluded in
San Francisco it will be impossible to
state what majority James d. Phelan
received for the office of Mayor at the
election held November 8, 1898. AT the
which gave him a majority over the next
highest candidate of 1906. At the last held
election the semi-ofhcial returns credit
him with $40, which gives him major
ity of 1894 over his next highest opponent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
ANusEMEETA

Californa--"Northern Lights"
Columbia-Kellar the Magician.
Badwin-''Mistakes VIII Happen"
Alcazar-"A Fool of Fortune.
Morosco' s-''A Midnight Trust"
Orpheum vaudeville.
TivoI-''Suzette."
Comedy--"Under the Dome"
The Chutes-Gorilla Man, Vaudeville and the Zoo
Olympia - Mason and Eduy Streets Speealties
Sutro's Baths-SwInining.
Ingleside Track-Races To-day.
Ingleside Coursng PakCoursing Saturday and sunday
Rosenthal - Coming in December.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Probably there is little truth in the statement that
the Cubans preparing for hostilities against the
Americans Even inclined to recklessness they are
the Cubans will hardly cut themselves off from the
American ration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Perhaps the War Department ordered General
Shafter back to San Francisco without having con-
suited the Examiner. Still, the order be annulled
Even the suicide of the president Of wrecked bank
pays no dividend to depositors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
AUCTION SALES.

BY VIM C. Layng-saturday Evening November 10. at
o'clock, Horses, Howard
By Kijp Co.-Monday Evening, November q, at 1880
o'clock Van Market street
BY Sullivan Doyle-Monday November 81 at IL o'clock,
Livery stable 1923 Mission street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
cAL1FoRN1ANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-Louis Green
baum and A. Liebenthal of San Francisco
are at the Hoffman, and W. w. Naugh-
ton of San Francisco is at the Gilsey.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Aroas may be murdered by the Spanish soldiers in
Cuba, and while this would not be conventional it
would be just He himself is murderer, and not
likely to be executed by any due process of law
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

THREE NAVIES-B r., City. The
navy of Great Britain embraces 500 sea-
worthy vessels of all classes; that of Ger
many 1874 vessels; that of France 211 and
that of Russia 49,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

President Valentine of the Wels-Fargo Express
Company submitted to long interview in New York
We scan it in vain for any light to his for
refusing to pay his share of the war tax
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

SHERIFF OF YOLO-G. w. Griffin was
re-elected Sheriff of Yolo County at the
election held November 8. 1898. His plur-
atty was 2SS.
MENDOCINO'S AUDITOR-W. B. B.,
City. F. L. Caughey was elected Auditor
Of Mendocino County at the election held
November 8, 1898.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

AS lovers quite frequently do;
They'd said Good night" score of times.
But still they were not through
How different some peoples natures are;
For her father, big and gruff,
Said 1t but once at the head of the stairs,
But that once was quite enough.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
$. winslow's Soothing Syrup"

Has been used over fftv years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success. It soothes the child softens
the gums. allays Pain. cures Wind Collie reg
ulates the Bowels and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoeas, whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists IN every
part Of the world. Be and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

When the French have Dreyfus back in Paris prob
ably he will be treated with the ordinary courtesy
due state prisoner This will include the placing Of
razor and pistol in his cell
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18
FUN FOR THE FALL.

"Jsek was poor and Clara persuaded me
to marry him; she said true woman al
ways married for love-.
..Tben she went and fell in love with
rich man.
"A ma man ~ who takes cold bath every
morning"
.Rohby. won't you give a penny to help
en- hain build Lafayette monument?
"No'm. not unless we get his birthday
fer hollerday-
INV employer is so queer; can't tell
well, you can tell when he's displeased,
can't your"
MY wife and take turns paying the
gas bills
How does it work.
doesn't work at all; 1t is always my
Turn.''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

POSTAGE TO HAWAII-W. F. p.
City. AS yet no change has been made as
to postage to the Hawaiian Islands. Let
tiers for civilians must pay cents, while
letters for soldiers require but 2 cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

HOTEL DEL CORONADO-Take advantage
Of the round-trip tickets Now only $50 by
steamship. including fifteen days board at
hotel: longer stay 81 so per day. Apply at
4 New Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

There would be at least poetic justice in the opera
ton the Moors to expel the Spanish from Africa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

The Americans who abandoned the Maria Teresa
will have to explain. The Spanish who had aban-
doned it previously, had excellent an excuse that
they will not be questioned
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Special information supplied daily to
business houses 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, 1898-11-18

Commercial lunch. IL to 3. Among the Bar
rels. sss Market st.
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Cuba, and while this would not be conventional it
would be just He himself is murderer and not
likely to be executed by any due process of law
President Valentine of the Wells Fargo Express
Company submitted to long interview in New York.
We it in vain for any light to his reason for
refusing to pay his share of the war tax
When the French have Dreyfus back in Paris prob
ably he will be treated with the ordinary courtesy
due state prisoner. This will include the placing OF
razor and pistol in his cell
The Americans who abandoned the Maria Teresa
will have to explain The Spanish, who had aban-
doned it previously, had excellent an excuse that
they will not be questioned
With DIR. Gardner as Inspector of the Chinese Blu
reau that body likely to be longer employed
in the promotion of the particular crimes it was de-
signed to prevent.
A New York clergyman arose from his bed the
other night and killed a burglar The theory that
minister is necessarily not man of action has weak
spots in it.
Becker and Creegan were not convicted of forgery
their second trial. but they will excuse the public
for entertaining the belief that they ought have
been.
To be expelled from the French Legion of Honor
is rapidly becoming distinction of which any French
gentleman has right to be proud.
The race war in the South will give other countries
exalted idea of the state of civilization we have
reached
There would be at least poetic justice in the opera
ton the Moors to expe the Spanish from Africa
One consoing thought is that even if the Spanish
dynasty fall it cannot fall far
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

To be expelled from the French Legion of Honor
is rapidly becoming distinction OF which any French
gentleman has right to be proud
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

The race war in the South will give other countries
reached.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Cal. glace fruit soc per Id at Townsend's.'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

One consoling thought is that even if the Spanish
dynasty fall it cannot fall far.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

Becker and Creegan were not convicted of forgery
at their second trial. but they will excuse the public
for entertaining the belief that they ought to have
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

With DIR. Gardner as Inspector OF the Chinese Blu
reau that body seems likely to be no longer employed
in the promotion OF the particular crimes it was de-
signed to prevent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-18

/ A New York clergyman arose from his bed the
other night and killed burglar. The theory that a
minister is necessarily not man OF action has weak
spots in it
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-12-01
One Road
To Our Store.

There's well-beaten path. It
leads directly to our doors.
Throngs of buyers traverse it
day after day. Shows that we
are strengthening the friendly
business relation between the
store and public, without which
there can be no real success.
We have the best goods, the
newest articles in our line, all of
which we sell at the closest
margin of profit to us. We are
willing that buyers shall have an
opportunity of saving. You can
do it.