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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
THE state MILITIA SERVICE.

ENCOURAGED by the results attained by the
National Harbor Defense Convention held at
@@ Tampa in 1906 Governor Boxham of Florida
has issued invitation requesting the Governors of
the various States appoint delegates to another
convention to assemble at Tampa February to dis
cuss ways and means for thorough reorganization
at the State militia service
circular letter accompanying the invitation states
that the object of the convention will be to discuss
and suggest methods for placing State troops on the
most effective footing. Questions relating to arms,
equipment tactics, clothing food and transportation
to be discussed by experts and it is announced
that special attention will be given to the subject of
CAMP Sites sanitation and all precautionary measures
modern science can suggest to insure the comfort and
health OF troops.
There can be no question to the desirabilty of
a careful and thorough consideration Of these sub
ects The outbreak of the recent war with Spain dis
closed the fact that only three or four States had
National Guard sufficiently drilled and equipped to
constitute effective force 1t is gratifying to know
that California of the few whose troops we're
ready for action when the call came and yet even in
this State much may be done in the way Of improving
the service.
The best that can be expected of the proposed con-
*enton is the adoption of some plan that will unite
the National Guard of ali the States into something
like consistent military force Undoubtedly pro-
posals to that end will be made, and possibly Con-
gress will be asked to lend its aid to carry out what
plan is adopted 1t would be we'll therefore to
have California represented at the convention in
order that the lessons learned by the experience of
our National Guard may be duly considered by the
delegates from the other States in making I'D their
conclusion to what is best to be done in the pro-
posed reorganization.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
SMOOTH PAVEMENTS

THE last persons from whom the public antci-
| pated opposition to bituminous rock pavements
were the fremen. Up to date the belief has been
general that of all in the city who interested
in having smooth streets, the members of the Fire
Department foremost. 1t has been thought that
if the city was entirely paved with asphalt several
thousands of dollars year would be saved in fire ap
paratus ratified to pieces over basalt blocks.
But it appears that all this has been a mistake.
Bituminous rock is too smooth for the fremen and
they are now asking the Board OF Supervisors not
only to lay strip OF basa through the center of all
blocks hereafter paved with that material, but
up those already laid and remodel them This, the
fremen say, is necessary to enable them to get to
fires The weather sometimes makes smoothly paved
blocks impossible for the engines The horses slip
and fall and the machines go in all directions
We remember that when Mayor Phelan began
agitatng for the requirement. OF Market street great
deal of public sentiment created in his favor by
the refusal OF the Cable Railroad Company to pave
with bitumen between its tracks. An interesting
point of law was raised in connection with the sub
jcct Mayor Phean claimed that the company was
obliged to repave whenever ordered by the Super
visors. The company claimed that once having put
the street in order it could not be compelled to
pave until the material had out
The upshot Of the matter was that Mayor Phelan
proceeded with Market street and left the cable
pany to its basat blocks. Now it appears that this
was exactly what the fremen desired Market street
has through the center strip of basat which the
fre-horses can travel without losing their feet II
Mayor Phelan had succeeded in making the cable
company repave the firemen would now be demand
ing the replacement of the basalt blocks.
Exactly how this controversy is going to terminate
can scarcely be oretold But if the Fire Department
desire strip of basat laid in any bituminized block
probably they will eventually get it. The people
not afford to have fire-horses scrambling upon the
pavements when their property is being destroyed by
fire. But it is curious state of affairs when all our
literature concerning smooth pavements is to be up
set in this The event shows that human judg
ment in some affairs is far from nfallble
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS

=" Golumbia-"The Mexico
Observation-Disclosures Jubilee.
'' Alcazar-"A Midnight Bell
TivoIf-"The Yellow Dwarf
Moroseos-Hi Henry Ministries.
.Orpheum-Vaudevile
Comedy-sAu
The Chutes-Gorlla Man, Vaudeville and the Zoo.
. Olympia Mason and Eddy Streets Specialties
" Cooper Medical College-Lane Lectures.
Metropolitan Templa-Rosenhal Piano Recital tomorrow
afternoon.
Central Park-The Steeplechase.
=. Oakland Track-Races.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
JUST THE SAME OLD STORY.

''You were a long time in the far corner
of the conservatory last evening"" sug-
gested the mother. What was going
on
do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged to papa?" in
CURED the daughter, by way of reply.
''Of course l do
Then it ought not to be necessary for
you to ask any questions"
Thus gently the news was broken that
they were to have a son-in-law. Boston
Journal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
cALIFoRN1ANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Albert NJ. Bendel
of San Francisco is at the Imperial, H
Thorp of Sacramento is at the Albert and
j. D. Warrick of San Francisco is at the
MetroDOle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing s,

Has been used over fifty .-ears by millions ~
mothers for their children while Teething win
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie rav.
ulates the Bowels and is the Aest remedy for
D ',s' whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Drupeists In ev.-,,
part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mira
WILSON'S Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Fault has been found with the assumption by
Americans that Cubans inferior people In
fact there is assumption about it. but the Cubans
may improve with time and specific Instructions
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

HOTEL DEL coRoNADo-Take advantage
OF the round-trlp tickets. Now oaly $50 bv
steamship. including fifteen days board at
New Montgomery street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Perhaps the gentlemen who decline to state whether
not they will vote for Burns for Senator are merely
waiting to ascertain whether the gentleman is worthy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Fare, said the conductor. looking into
her face
on, nattererI she exclaimed, BLUSH
ing fiercely. But do you really think
so?"-Philadelphia North American.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

DRINK A STEPPING, OF MoKI TEA RE
1ore retiring at night, and see how soundIy
you you VIII sleep and how joyously you viii
blood while you sleep. produces clear and
o sail complexion. cures constipation and
SICK headache At Owl Drug Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 80 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1912
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

There seems to be prospect that some of the vol
unteers in Manila will get that homesicl1 feeling
knocked out of them by sterner duty than policing
camp and fghtng the Philippine MOSQUITO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

A judicial decision declares that the Western Union
need not pay revenue tax, but many judicial deci-
sions have set forth that the Wells Fargo Express
Company must pay such. Nevertheless, one corpor-
alton is paying fast and as willingly as the other
which means that neither is letting go a cent. 1t
seems almost queer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Touts of Burns surprising their faces with con-
trbutions of such vands do not appear the bill
of fare at their customary Barbary Coast restaurants
1t seems to be the Burns idea that country member
full and dyspeptc is peculiarly subject to the bandsh
ments Of patriotism.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Ex-Governor Budd may be i'll, but it is easy to
imagine him singing that good old song in which is
the refrain, "And the Burden of My Heart Rolled
Away"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

The Examiner is in much distress at the prospect
that Democratic legislators may have the wisdom to
aid the Republicans in electing good man for Sen
ator The Examiner always SHES at any evidence Of
responsibility.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Burns says that he will not spend money to bu,
votes To people acquainted with Dan this declara
ton is evidence enough that he will
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

While the Cubans shouting for independence
they are actively demonstrating their unftness for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

The presence of Nose Gunst at the capital did not
create Juror. 1t merely created stencil
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Waterman arrested the other night for watch
ing the property he hired to protect. What did
the police expect him to do, anyhow? There are
watchmen who watch.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

The raiment of spotless purity in which the friends
of Dan Burns are clothing him fits fully as well as a
toga would.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

There will be no occasion to pay excess baggage
the Knight boom when the proprietor starts for
home.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

Cal. glaoe fruit SOC per Id at rownsends
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

If there is any object in ascertaning who blew UP
Hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-06

ington concerning the sentiment OF party lead
ers as to a currency session of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10
READY TO RECEIVE OFFERS.
What Manager Irwin Had to Say to q
Wilkesbarre Correspondent,

"1lkeSDarfe Correspondents.
The Wilkesbarre correspondent of the
Sporting News sent the following inter-
view with Manager Irwin of the Washing
tons. to last weeks paper:
Arthur Irwin came on to Wikesbarre again
last evening and had another conference
with the owners of the Wilkesbarre team
concerning the men he covets among the
Barons-Case Patten. the southpaw pitcher,
and Bill Coughlin, the third baseman IT.
win was also after First Baseman Dillon of
the Scranton team. as he claimed he want
ed him for his Toronto team. At the same
time Alderman James Franklin, owner of
the Buffalo club was in Scranton and.
Wilkesbarre dickering for Dillon, and Right
Fielder Lppert of the Miners. Mr.. Frank
Inns proposition to Scranton was a money
consideration and Big Bill Massey and Out
fielder Householder for these two men, but
when 1t was discovered that Irwin had as
plrauonS to secure the release of Dillon
the deal was temporarily blocked While
here Mr. Irwin entertained a pessimistic
view concerning the future of the Atlantic
League and remarked to me:
There are couple Of players on the
Wilkesbarre team that I can use on the
Washington club and 1 would like to have
them. 1t has been asserted that made the
club owners an offer for Patten and Cough
lin. but such Is not the case. l simply
talked with President Stegmaier and
stated my desire. If they can sell these
men l naturally am ready to entertain a
fair proposition. A figure was quoted but
1t had higher altitude than could think
fair, and therefore L replied that 1 could
not think of giving over such sum.
why. my dear sir. there are thousands
of ball players in this country, and there
being SO many to pick from, a man has a
chance 10 get good men for fair prices I
have been besieged with offers and the
same is the case with President Wagner
We have been beseeched by several clubs to
take promising men off their hands and
thus help them out And let me tell you
some of the offers are tempting. But pre-
fer to give better sum for men that I
know more about l do not think the At
lanuc League can stand the strain, and by
and by the program will be to reduce
salaries and cut expenses. Wllkesbarre
has high-sa1aried team in a large sense
because its men were kept under the sal
aries paid in the Eastern League and If
the management discovers that it will be
necessary to retrench. and fair PROPOSE
ton is made, l shall be glad to take one or
two of the men. 1 may also be looking out
for the future.
No: there is no danger of Washington
and Cleveland being forced out of the Ma
ional League. or being bought out The
ten-year contract will be carried out to the
end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10
ALL EYES ON THE SHAMROCK.
English Yachting Circles Stirred Tn
Over the CUP CHALLENGER.

English yachting circles in the Solent
were never more excited than now over the
prospects IN the forthcoming race for the
Americas cup between the Shamrock and
Columbia. Saturday yachtsmen could be
seen in all directions and IN Southampton
Hythe Calshot and Cowes the keenest
lookout was kept for the challenger which
it was known would stretch her sails.
Every movement was yelled with the pro-
foundest secrecy, and, owing to the ru-
mors in circulation that her sails were I'M
satisfactory, the interest was intensified
Newspaper men and photographers gather
ed in large numbers and would have given
anything to know the program but nothing
was given out.
In Southampton water the Shamrock pre-
serted magnificent sight. The slight
breeze was just enough to fill her sails but
she glided speedily and as gracefully as a
swan. Saturdays trip was in no sense a
test of speed, although the Iverna and Sa-
tlnlta accompanied her. 1t was solely for
the purpose of sail stretching. Very soon
1t became apparent that there was not a
shadow or foundation for the unfayorable
reports. No doubt few minor alterations
will be found necessary.
The helm trials were very satisfactory
She answered all demands beautifully and
without the least trouble. After passing
Calshot Castle she was directed toward
Cowes, where she was eagerly scanned by
crowds of experts already arrived for the
season.
A distinguished expert and yachting au-
thority said that the Shamrock was "the
finest yacht ever seen in the Solent''
Starting again, she went along like a
shot out of a gun for the west channel
and Yarmouth. Then she returned toward
southampton. AS she beat up Southamp-
ton water with gaff topsaiI, mainsail and
foresa1i she developed wonderful speed al
though not after anything definite regard
ing pace, finally anchoring off Hythe,
where she will remain until today, when
she will take another spin, accompanied by
the Iverna.
A member of the crew said "The Sham
rock will do what she Is built for and will
beat the Yankee. She sailed admirably.
without a hitch. and answered her helm to
perfection, which is one of the greatest
considerations. We are going to win, but
1t Is impossible yet to judge of the yacht
full capabilities"
Sir Thomas Upton expressed himself as
satisfied with the spn."
Interest Is now conferred in the spins with
the Britannia. which will be ready Wednes-
day for at least four encounters. In yacht
ing circles the opinion is general that the
Shamrock must beat the Britannia at least
half an hour, considering the speed the CO.
lumbia developed in the races with the De-
fender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10

in very interesting discussion down in
Baltimore as to which would be the better
team-one composed entirely of Jesse Burk-
etts or one made up altogether of Lajoies.
Burkett Is the type of the ball player who
thinks as well, as acts and who fields as
well as he bats and bats as well as he fields,
and does both well. On the other hand.
Lajoie is emblematic of the heavy hitter
and Of him alone.
Griffith contended that a nine constituted
entirely Of Lajoies would be far better than
one of Burketts.
For" said he, speaking from his own
standjoint-that of pitcher-"you might
strike out one Lajoie and there would be
another one ready to hit anything you threw
him. Then, suppose you got him out at
first base or on a fly. You would have to
go against another one just as bad. Just
imagine nine of Lajoies coming up, one
after the other. 1t Is enough to give man
heart disease to think of it."
But what are you going to do when you
come into the field?" asked Donahue. tri-
umphantly. What are you going to do
when you have to contend with fielding
teams like the Bostons or BrookIyns?"
Never mind,' replied Griffith. WED
field all right. You don't have to worry
about our fielding. Besides, with nine men
like Lajoie firing balls at the infield in two
days you wouldn't have man on your side
who wasn't a hopeless cripple"
That settled the argument.-Chicago Rec
ord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10

The Washington and Baltimore clubs
were booked for double-header in the lat
ter city Saturday, but owing to the rain
were able to finish but one game This was
wen by the Orioles, the score being to l
in their favor. The game was started late
on account of showers, and when it was
over it was nearly o'clock. The second
game was started, but after three innings
had been played time was called on account
of darkness
Left-hander Hill made his first appear
ance in the box for the Birds and pitched
very effectively, but seven hits being made
by the Senators, while weighing was found
for twelve safeties. Both teams folded well,
only one error marking the nisplays for
Birds driving in the runs.
The grounds were wet and slippery and
but few chances were taken on the bases
by the Senators, but the Birds managed to
work in three stolen bases, McGraw, Holmes
ard Sheckard being the piferers. Padden
and Bonner fielded their positions in fine
style, while the latter and O'Brien made
four of the seven hits credited to the Sem
ators.
The work of Umpires Mcdonald and Ma
nassau was once more unsatisfactory, both
clubs suffering through bad decisions but
the Senators were unlucky in getting de-
cisions against them at critical points of
the game.
In the three innings of the second game
kitson and McFarlan were touched up pref
ty lively. both sides having one run to their
credit when time was called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10
HARTMAN THE GOLF CHAMPION.
Great Enthusiasm Created by His
Work Saturday Afternoon.

Great enthusiasm CreaVeO
Work Saturday Afternoon.
Herbert NJ. Hartman of the Meadow
brook Golf Club of Hampstead. Long Is
land, wen the amateur golf championship
of America Saturday on the grounds of
the Onwentsa golf course, Lake Forest,
H., from Findlay S. Douglas, who won the
championship last year. The score was
up to play.
The game was the most exciting that has
been played in the weeks tournament, and
when the old Princeton foot ball player
finally holed down on the thirty-fourth and
captured the coveted championship the
crowd broke into enthusiastic cheering and
Hartman was nearly lifted off his feet by
the crush to congratulate him. For the
first time since amateur golf championship
tournaments have been held in America, ain
| American-born golfer holds the honors.
and this fact was most commented on by
golfers. who believe It will go far toward
popularzing the game in the United States.
Harriman's Work with the irons in the
morning play was Pronounced the prettiest
seen in the tourhameht. although the medal
score. 81. was one more than that made by
Douglas earlier In the week. But his play
ing was a marvel OF steadinesS, and, al
though Douglas fhim6kt invariably outdrove
him, the difference was not enough to ma
terially affect thesreeult, and the Meadow
brook mans approaches and work on the
greens forced Douglas to play the odd in
| who learned TIE game on the links In
Scotland, pronednceH Harriman's play su-
perior to any that was ever shown in
tournament in the United States and fully
equal to amateur playing in Scotland
Douglas. on the contrary, especially dur
ing the morning. way sadly out of form on
his putting, and although during the after
noon he made q remarkably game uphill
| fight, the handicap of eight down, the re-
suit of the mornings play, was too great
for him to overcome. Conditions We're un-
fny h 10 fop 4nln srn1f
| Morning play: Douglas-out, 44655 4765-
40: in, 8 @ AS A. Total. 90 Harri-
nan-ont 3 4455 8 $40; In, 6 s 4 3
al. Total 81.
Afternoon play: Douglas 4 4 45 5 A.
II; In. 4 5 5 5-s4 for seven holes). IIarrf-
man-out 4 A 6 8 o So 5-i5, in, 8 5 q 8 5
81 flor seven holes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-10
Base Ball Briefs.
Baltimore today.

Baltimore today.
Cincinnati Reds tomorrow.
Mcfarland and Kitson should finish their
turns on the rubber today.
The Senators have a long stretch of
games at home commencing today Twelve
games will be played with Cincinnati
Louisville and Cleveland and it is prob
able the locals will pick up some lost
ground.
Jack Taylor, the celebrated but cratic
twirler of the Cincinnati club, and who has
been suspended for the past month, Is to
join his club in this city. Taylor Is due for
some good work but it is to be hoped he
won't make his start against the Senators.
Cincinnati papers tried to force Jake Stem
gel upon Ewing. but John T. Brush would
not stand for it. Stencil is great ball
player. according to many, yet National
League managers do not seem to be killing
each other in an endeayor to sign him. So
far not any of them has shown any dis
position to copper Tebeau's Judgment in
the case. Some of them have the reputa-
ton of being pretty wise guys, too.
Judged from spectators standpoint Ar
lie Latham was as sedate today as a Mern-
odist minister, but there was one bit of fun
which only two or three players enjoyed.
Arlie had made a decision which Pitcher
bowling questioned. The CoIonels' twirler
walked over to him and entered mild pro-
test. Arlie, after looking at him in silence
for a few seconds, said: Young man. /
have never received an introduction to you.
If l knew you that might cost you some-
thing" Bowling subsided-Cincinnat II
Times-Star
1t is reported In Louisville that President
Dreyfuss has signed Geo. Dolan who for
merry played short for Louisville and Out
fielder Seybold. both of the Richmond club.
Officials of the club in that city say they
have heard nothing from Mr.. Dreyfuss
about these players. 1t is taken for grant
ell that Seybold will be the regular substi-
tute outfielder unless he demonstrates that
he is better than Hoy. He has a good
minor league record. Dolan will probably
be used as substitute infielder
Bill Lange, the Chicago elephant. who
was the fastest base runner of 1896 and
1897, Is restored to his own again, and holds
the lead of the sprinters with percentage
of $50. McGraw ranking second.
newcomer to league pastures Jimmy
Williams, Is now the champion individual
long-range siugger. with eighty-six extra
sacks, while the dreadful Delehanty and the
terrible Lajoie are tied with eighty-fiye
Del leads in two-baggers, Williams In
triples and Freeman In home runs.
Tim Donahue and Clark Griffith engaged