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The Taney County republican., 1899-10-26

healthy have gained in weight o5 pounds to 40
pounds, and everyone asks what makes stout"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
SEAWELL'S GAS DECISION.

THE decision rendered by Judge Seawell in the
protecting brought to break the contract for
public lighting awarded on August 10 last to the
Gas and Electric Company establishes several prin-
cipes which are bound ultimately to become valuable
For one thing, he holds that no public contract for
lighting with gas or electricity can be awarded by the
Board OF Supervisors for longer period than one
year For another he decides that proposals adver-
tised by the Supervisors which exclude competition
are illegal and that any contract framed under them
is void
These two principles unlike the others declared in
the Sunmerhayes suit basic. An illegal method
OF advertising may be corrected, or contract void
for uncertainty which contains errors may be re-
drawn and made effective But the one year limit
requires new contract to be made every season. thus
introducing frequent changes and giving the city the
benefit OF whatever reduction takes place in the price
OF gas and electricity and the declaration that COM
petition cannot be excluded no matter what the cir
cunlstances, places all bidders on an equal footing
recital OF the facts connected with the contract
thus expounded will show how valuable these prin-
cples really When the contract came before the
Supervisors for award the Mutual Electric Light
Company offered to give the city not only less
than that offered by the Gas and Electric Company.
but in consideration OF getting the contract agreed
to make reduction OF 25 per cent to consumers
But the company asked as condition precedent that
II be allowed to erect poles. is competing with
the old company with underground conduts, the
cost OF maintaining which places it on an unequal
footing
The Supervisors, however declined TO grant the
privilege asked and awarded the contract to the old
concern on the ground that the Mutual Company be-
ing unable by its confession to supply all depart
ments OF the city government, was not qualified
bidder Judge Seawen has knocked this position
cold He declares that the Supervisors have no au-
thorlty to create condition and then make it pre-
text for excluding competition in lighting the street:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

and municipal buildings Ii one company has poles
tip it cannot take advantage OF that fact to create
monopoly and force price upon the city which a
rival concern is willing cut under If granted SINH
lar privilege. The decision rests upon the broadest
lines OF good sense and sound public policy.
Judge Seawells ruling, however, will cost the city
money. The contract OF August IS has been de-
elared void, but under Supreme Court decision the
Gas Company collect the reasonable value OF the
light it has already furnished. This will undoubtedly
exceed the price fixed by the contract and until the
new Board of Supervisors makes new agreement the
treasury will suffer little. But the decision is
worth all it possibly cost. Monopoly in street
Lighting pretty eecually broken up by it, and that
is result that must eventually save millions TO the
taxpayers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

E.B. Stowe of Stockton IS at the Cali
fornia.
F. X. Blanchet of Portland is at the
Palace.
LIE. ,Juston Of Portland is a guest at
the Lick.
G. NJ. Cook of Ogden is staying at the
Occidental.
George ogden and wife of St. Louis are
at the Lick.
W. H. Cook of Bakersfield is guest
at the Palace.
K.F. Kraft Of Chicago is registered at
the California.
H. Nelson Smith of New York is staying
at the Palace.
G. Lorrieu of Paris registered at the
Palace yesterday.
Rev II. Coleman of Marysville is a
guest at the Lick.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Iwrhara of New York
are at the Palace.
j. B. Overton. a capitalist of Virginia
City, is at the Russ.
o. ]. Woodward. rancher of Staten Is
land, is at the Grand
E. W. Hamlin of Louisville, KY. is
staying at the Grand.
A c. Johnson Of Los Angeles is regis
tered at the Occidental.
Lester L. Morse of Santa Barbara is q
guest at the California.
Mr.. and Mrs ". H. Ash Of Berlin are
registered at the Grand.
Byron E. Veatch, wine merchant Of
Chicago, is at the Palace.
r. W. Skinner, a fruit packer Of Marys-
Vile, is guest at the Grand.
Attorney J. F. Peck of MERGED was
among the arrivals at the Lick.
George P. Simpson, a lumber merchant
of Stockton, is at the Occidental.
Miss Bradbury and two maids from Los
Angeles arrived a the Palace yesterday.
/ P. Mcfarland of Raymond was
among the arrivals at the Lick yester-
day.
Robert BRINE Of Honolulu. who arrived
yesterday on the Australia, is q guest at
the Grand.
Mrs. Briggs with her daughters is stay
ing at the Occidental. She is from Fair
bank, MINI.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
EXAMINER As DAMS aLLY.

I nth the important business on hand OF elect
VA ing United States Senator there cannot be
too careful safeguarding against mistakes.
California threatened with the disgrace OF Burns.
Il Is asked TO vindicate rascal by crowning his
shaded career with the honors due honesty and pa
triotsru To this end money IS being used, patron
age cajoery and threats. The unsavory gambler,
Nose Gunst the senile and incompetent Lees, and
the Dennerys OF the political tenderloins, have united
in scheme to visit upon California the ndignlty and
indecency OF being represented in the National Sen
ate by whose reputation is all for evil who has
betrayed private confidence and public To avert
this calamity Is the duty OF the Republican party
The Examiner IS supposed at times to be Demo
cratic organ 1t assumes TO give that party advice to
lecture it or to bully it Just now It doing all It
can 10 secure the election OF Burns. It's party
discredted and discountenanced the Examiner would
like TO see the triumphant opposition cover itself with
shame 1t has another object. Burns is the choice OF
the railroad The Examiner has for long time been
eff the payroll OF that institution. Ii it can promote
the interests OF Burns II aids in destroying the
spectability and the influence OF the Republican party,
worms its way back into the sunshine OF Southern Pa
cihc approval and hears in the glad old days, the
Clink OF corporation coin
The Democratic paper, SO called, is advising
Democrats to keep out OF the Senatorial struggle.
Ihey have not the Temotest nope OF electng Delno-
orat and therefore the fight, according TO Examiner
reasoning, IS OF theirs. The paper knows that
no Democrat would be shameless enough to actually
support Burns, and. knowing. this, does not want to
have Democratic support given to any rival OF the
Candelaran magnate. It counsels that the votes
would better be wasted in behalf OF some nomination
constituting an empty compliment. In this counsel
there IS the ring Of hypocrisy In this apparent ar
gument there IS logic it is pretense, fraud an
attempt deude. It originates in the Burns camp,
the stupid scheme OF the enemy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
A DOG HOSPITAL RAIDED.
W. T. Kennedy Arrested for Starving
Valuable Animals to Death.

The officers of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals have
broken up a dog hospital in the Mission
because of the heartless manner in which
the CANNES were treated. The place was
conducted by John E. Lewis at 2l25 Mar
ket street Lewis lives at 704 Golden Gate
avenue. People living near the dog hos
pital complained that the dogs were neg
lected for days at a time and the only
food they had was given by those who
could not bear to see the animals diving
of starvation. When Officer Walton went
TO the place yesterday he found nine dogs
so weak from hunger that they cou7d
hardly stand and some of the poor beasts
were eating the bodies of a couple of dead
dogs that had persisted from want. Wal
ton arrested ". F. Kennedy, who il was
claimed had charge Of the hospital
Lewis attempted TO throw all OF the
blame upon Kennedy, saying that he had
disposed Of the hospital TO him. An in
spection Of the hospital patients showed
that nearly all of them We're valuabIe an
finals that had been given into Lewis,
care. Lewis excuse for his neglect sfter
telling several stories 10 Secretarv E0i1
brook, was that he had done ali he conId
for the dogs, but he could not make ~ =.
dog hospital pay, and so left lis mar
agement with Kennedy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
CALIFORNIA;
HALF-CENTURY
CELEBRAT ION
Committee Call for
Preliminary Work.
TIME TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS
WAR CHANGES THE SCOPE OF
THE EXPOSITION.
Suggestions to Confne It to the Coun-
tries of the Pacific and
the PHILIPPINE
Islands.
WAR CHANGES THE SCOPE OF
THE EXPOSITION.

The proposition to hold a semi-centen-
NAL exposition to commemorate the ad
mission of California 10 the Union of
States, suggested by The Call last spring
is coming 10 the fore again. During the
past year, by reason of an active poliu-
cal campaign, and latterly the prospect
of a continuation OF the drought, no
steps have been taken TO promote the
idea The campaign and the drought be
ing now matters of history and the State
promised a prosperous year, the exposi-
ton plan is TO be taken up and energetic
efforts made to successfully inaugurate
it.
Since the great show was suggested the
United States has concluded a success
ful war and radically changed the map
in the Pacific islands and the Orient
This historical fact has naturally led to
the proposal that the exposition be made
not only unique but instructive by max
ing IL a demonstration of the resources
and products Of the countries bordering
upon the Pacific and particularly the new
possessions of Uncle Sam.
1t is conceded that this idea properly
carried out in 1901 as a result of the great
changes that will take place by that time
would attract the attention OF the whole
civilized world. The war brought San
Francisco into special prominence as the
gateway 10 the Pacific and the Orient and
the publication 10 the WOTIO lQdl an expo
sluon with such an unequaled scope
would be held here would not only at
tract universal interest but insure the
fair being great success.
In order 10 give the proposition a proper
start and crystalline some of the ideas
that are now in embryo a meeting OF the
committee appointed by Mayor Phelan
last spring has been called by Chairman
Reinstein to be held at his Office this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The attention OF the members will be
called TO the fact that the undertaking
is q stupendous one worthy OF the best
efforts of the citizens of the Queen City
of the Pacific, and that the time is ripe
for action. 1t is naturally expected that
there will be a good attendance Of the
committee and that not only Will some
valuable suggestions be offered but that
substantial progress viii be accomplished.
The committee is composed of J. 3.
Reinstein. Mayor Phelan, Charles Bund-
schu, A. S. Baldwin, John H. Grady, Gen
eral r. H. Warfeld, A. \. Watkins. Will
liam H. Mills, A B. Spreckels, Irving NJ
Scott, DR.. T. H. Morris, F. L. Brown, S
H. Friedlander, DR.. Charles A Clinton,
John Lackmann, r P. Doolan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
The NATIVE DAUGHTERS HOME.

NNE OF the best and truest Joys OF New Year in
this city was that attending the opening and
- the dedication OF the Native Daughters
Home. The occasion was much more than passing
festival for the home will long remain the and
center OF beneicent hospitality and helpfulness.
California has had many reasons to be proud of her
Native Daughters, and what they have now accom-
plished this undertaking adds another to the varied
proofs that their work in the community is in every
sway liberal, generous and beneficial The association
is one in which cooperation and mutual hepfulness
are carried along the best lines and produce results
which may Justly excite the emulation OF all other or
garizatons among our citizens
The home IS destined to become one OF the no
table institutions OF the city What is now is but the
earnest OF what It viii grow be in after years Ma
tive Daughters from other portions OF the State will
find it resting place and home when they visit the
city and the sick who need its mnistratons it will
be true blessing.
The institution begins its career with most aus
picious new year The prospects so bright for. the
State equally promising 10 it The committee in
charge OF the work who have brought it to this high
degree OF deserve the general thanks of the
community as well as OF the members OF their asoci-
alton. and the heartiest congratulations OF the sea-
son are theirs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
LETTER
TO MR.. GATOR

Hon. t. V. Gator. San Francisco, Cal:
I am sure you will pardon me Tor TINS
seeming presumption in writing to YOU
almost a total stranger, yet not wholly
so. I read your very interesting, non
est and frank letter in The Call that
came yesterday. regarding your pres
ent attitude politically. and the reasons
for your change of base. l congratu-
late --o,t and I congratulate the Repuo-
ucau party of California. Surely your
ability and influence in the State will
be fraught with satisfactory results. L
remember we'll your visits here and
vour speeches, that had more influence
in STRENGTHENING the backbone of Pop
ulism than all others combined. FER
haps you will remember that you ana
| had a few friendly tits, and l can as
sure YOU that Notwithstanding your
residence in another State, your lnnu-
ence had an overflow into oregon that
may be felt in the coming campaigns
7 hone we may have the benefit OF your
ability and eloQuence here. TO assist IN
unCoing what 1t did on the occasions
mentioned. OF course the conditions
have very materially changed in the
past two years and the financial ques-
ton is practically out of the contest.
Mr.. Bryan's present attitude is not that
of a statesman, but rather thal Oh
politician, seeking a blind trail as an
excuse for further existence.
Perhaps our whole history has not
furnished a chapter so condensed ana
so plethoric with permanent result and
at the same time having a tendency
to so completely wipe out troublesome
false issues, and to dim party lines, as
the past year. Our flag has more
suggestive influence wherever it floats;
Mckinley is the President of the whole
people: there are no personal or paru-
san traducers; the country seems pros
porous in every part: every nation on
earth is ready to do US reverence. and
surely we have reason to expect a
brightness of prosperity that shall IL
illuminate at least $50 degrees of the
earth's surface. Pardon this writing.
Yours truly, {. Is. WATSON.
Ashland. Or. Dec. 81. 1898.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Father MacCorry's Lecture

The initial lecture of the Y NJ bu-
reau series will be delivered under the
auspices of Ignatian Council No Is ar
Metropolitan Hall on Monday evening
January 9, by Rev. Father MacCorrv- on
the subject of individuality" Father
MacCorry is member OF the Paulist
community and q recent arrival from NJ
York. where he enjoyed the reputation Of
being one of the most eloquent clsrpymen
in the metropolis, and those VINO have
peen fortunate enough TO hear. him on the
very few occasions on which he bsS
spoken in public in this city are aware ~
the treat that is in store for his hearers
on Monday evening. In addition TO the
been arranged. Tickets OF admission
may be obtained from the grand secretarv
at the NJ l. headquarters in the Pio-
neer building, "a Fourth street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
s-e-e-s-s $50
A BLACK DAY FOR CALIFORNIA.

of the State of California at the
the United states
He wants the
Great IN
political back
California If D. NJ Burns
the nation And
of this think
We d
Howe cant hat possibility averted?
could Burns rally
harmonious OF differences
nd with success?
is whose
NJ.
newho
swhoc
this Senatorial will be-
lett people NJ
would lead grea
an-Sa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
New Bank Commissioners.

The new Bank Commissioners met yes
terday morning and organized by electing
Bernard ". Murphy of San Jose as presi-
dent. The other Commissioners are Gen
eraI A. W. Barrett and John Markley OF
Gevserville. c. II. Dunsmoor. who has
filled the position of secretary OF the
board for many years, was retained as
secretary Of the new board. The Com
missioners directed the secretary to call
for statement from all of the banks in
the State showing their financial condi-
ton at the close of business on the last
day Of the past year. a license was
sranted 10 the Yokohama Specie Bank 70
do business in this State. The capital is
u 900 COO ven.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
FIGHTING A TRUST.
Suit Filed to Dissolve the Giant Pow
der COMPANY.

The threatened suit of the People,
on the relation of Attorney General W. F.
Fitzgerald, instigated on the complaint of
r. W. Collins, against the Giant Powder
Company, to declare the articles of incor-
poration of the defendant forfeited and
for the adjudgment of a fine of 5000, was
filed yesterday.
In the complaint Ii is alleged that the
defendant corporation has entered into
combinations and conspiracies to form a
trust for the purpose of unlawfully re-
straining trade and maintaining arbitrary
and oppressive rates. For these reasons
the court is asked TO declare the articles
of incorporation of the company forfeited
TO dissolve the corporation. to fine the Of
Tending company $500 and TO give tudg-
Of trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
wELBURN's BoNDsMEN HEARD
Judge Morrow Strikes Out the Most
Important Point Of Their
Demurrer

The demurrer submitted by the bonds.
men Of Oscar N Welburn, the default
ing Revenue Collector. was taken up in
the Circuit Court yesterday. The bonds
men claim that they cannot legally be
held as there is no proof that Welburn
was actually short in his accounts, what
ever Shortage exists being caused by his
clerk. Isaac Norton. Judge Morrow cites
the case of ex-Postmaster w J. Bryan,
where a similar contention was raised and
the Postuas -er was held responsible for
the actions Of his assistants. He accord
ingly- struck out that portion of the de-
rnIirrer and the case viii go before the
courts without it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-Gustayus Browne
and wife of San Francisco are at the
Fifth Avenue; E. H. Clarke of San Fran
cisco is at the Netherlands; NJ. Gumpel Of
San Francisco is at the Windsor; Mrs
c. a. Hutchins and Miss L. S. Hutchins
of San Francisco are at the Manhattan;
Mrs. Teresa ,Sutro, Miss Sutro and DR.
L. Newman Of San Francisco are at the
Holland; Edmund Baker of San Fran
cisco is at the Girard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Looking for Her Husband

mrs; Grace hammel of Alameda visited
the Morgue yesterday afternoon and Les
a description of her husband, who dis
appeared from his home about two weeks
ago. he was man shout So years Of
age, with gray hair, blue eyes and a
inches in height A short time sftsr y
disappeared his hat and watch were
found on the end of the long pier at Ala
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
THE YUBA RIVER PROBLEM.

y element OF attraction is to be found in the
| ! proposed scheme to divert the Yuba River
from its course by reason OF the very magni-
tude OF the project Any enterprise tending to the
Encouragement OF nature on large scale is more or
less fascinating to progressive The draining OF
vast swamps the formation OF deep, safe harbors in
shallow roadsteads. and the construction of canals
and artificial lakes have all found willing promoters
among energetic communities, and in most cases the
works thus performed have been highly beneficial.
SO natural is it for men TO delight in enterprises OF
this kind, the proposed project will be avorably
ceived and the plans suggested for carrying it will
be given attentive consideration. 1t is not however
one which can be wisely undertaken until after the
most elaborate and thorough surveys and calcutta
tons The changing OF the course OF such stream
as the Yuba will entail the changing OF many other
things besides and while most OF these changes may
be beneficial some OF them may be harmful in their
operation.
The benefits which are expected to flow from the
completion OF the enterprise many and OF great
value It is believed it would enable hydraulic min
ing to be carried on upon large scale, and at the
same time save the Sacramento River from filling up
with sediment and relieve the residents along a con-
siderable stretch OF the Sacramento from the neces
sty OF constructing costly levees Each OF these
suits would certainly be OF benefit the State
and if investigation show that the project is feasible
at an expense not too great the enterprise will have
widespread support.
AS reported at present the project IS too vague to
be decisively discussed no estimates OF have
been made. 1t is certain, however that the expense
will be large The public will, therefore, wait with
interest for more definite reports OF the ways and
means OF carrying out the project.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Senator White
arrived tonight and is at the Normandie
Hotel. L. P. Schwert of Oakland is at
the National Hotel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Mrs. Winslow,s SOOTHING svrun,,

Has been used over fifty ears BE- millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success It soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Cole reg
ulates the Bowels and Is the Sest remedy for
Diarrhoeas, whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part Of the world Be sure and ask for MVs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup 25c q bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
AUCTION SALES.

Sullivan Doy,eThis day, January at 81 Sixth ST.
a. = 4. Horses. Buggtes etc
" day, January al II CLOCK
-ls Mason
BY C. Lsyng-Saturday January T. Horses and We
hicles 81 Howard street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

HOTEL DEL CORoNADo-Take advantage
II the round-trtp tickets. Now only $50 by
steamship. including fifteen days board az
hotel: longer stay s. 90 per day. Apply at
New Montgomery street san Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
MUSEMENTS

CoIumba-''The MaE From Mexico
Cll!sraa-Minstrel Jubilee.
Acazaz-"A Midnight Bell"
Tiyol!-'The Yellow Dwarf.
Mcroscos-Hi Henry Miastrels
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Chutes-GQ-i,la Man Vaudeville and the Zoo
Olympia - Corner Mason and Eddy streets Specialties
Metropolitan Tenp;eRosenthaI Piano Recital tomorrow
Central Park-The Steeplechase
Oakland Race Track-Rsces
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

The Sacramento Bee has way OF speaking its
mind II the Burns crowd has failed to note this it
has missed the opportunity for great moral up
lifting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

Burns is trying to buy his way into the Senate but
when he seeks to barter away the lvings OF lot OF
faithful policemen he adds the quality OF dishonesty
a contemplate form OF meanness. However, one
does not expect figs from thistes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

When Dan Burns wants TO enjoy moment OF COM
fort he IS forced to turn to Democrats paper The
journals OF his own party make comment OF charac-
ter which the Mexican hardly fail to construe as
hostile. They have called him everything printable
and regret that the limitation OF expression is so
narrow.