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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-12
MoREHoUsE PRAISES BARNES.

Senator Morehouse paid high tribute
to General W. II. L. Barnes in speech
placing that candidate in nomination.
He said:
Back in Jewish history we are told there
was erected a vast temple without the
sound of q hammer or saw; but when they
came finally to complete the magnificent
structure which has found remembrance
in the hearts of so many nations and so
many Christian people it was discovered
that 1t was necessary in the matter OF
masonry that there should be erected a
vast arch but how to complete the arch
was the question among all the workmen.
Though they We're called together at the
high hour of noon, they were unable to
determine how it was to be done, and
finally they discovered that, lying out in
the grounds where they were doing this
work was one great piece Of magnificent
granite Of a peculiar shape, and they had
been wondering all the time what was to
be done with this particular stone, and it
was not until then discovered that before
the great building could be erected this
block Of granite should be brought, con-
stituting the center stone of the great
arch of Solomons Temple. Arising here,
1 want to present to you the one great
Republican block of marble, as pure in
his patriotism, as true in his work, as
noble and great as any man who has
ever sat in the halls of the United States
Senate, one man who has been the key
stone of the Republican arch in the State
There has not been one town, not one
city, not one village, not one hamlet where
the voice and eloquence of the Hon. W.
H. L. Barnes has not thrilled thousands
l say to you, you may talk about action
we need 1t; you may talk about mechani-
cal skill and ability-we need it; but we
need now in the history of our Govern
ment man who can stand where WASH
ington stood, who can stand where Clay
stood who can stand where Webster
stood, and, aye, as he stands there build
ing sentences that every word shall be
fire-tipped with the soul eloquence that
only Barnes can express, and the cry will
go out over the entire United States, I'VE
have a new Webster, a new Clay, a new
Calhoun, a new Rutledge, thank God, and
he is from the State of California" Cap
plause.)
In dealing with national affairs who can
do it-who paint it in grander poetry and
in more marvellous beauty and greater
harmony than General w. H. l.. Barnes?
l appeal to you now, let US not forget the
modest Roman of them ALL" William H.
L. Barnes of San Francisco.
CoSPER ALSO FOR BULLA.
Widest applause was returned Sena-
tor Morehouse for his splendid effort
and he gave way to Senator Cosper,
who seconded the nomination of Rob-
ert n. Bulla. He said that he pleaded
for clean, honest, fair politics, an hon
esty of the good old sort that charac-
teriZed our fathers and our mothers.
He said:
The man whom we should choose for
United States Senator should be first an
Let him take care of the interests of our
nation, and. as an irresistible coroHary of
that theorem, California will be taken
care of. Over two centuries ago our hon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-12

here, that the genius of the American peo-
pie, guided by the spirit of the god Of
nations, will be able to take the starry
banner and sweet with the fragrance of
liberty, bright with the effulgence of free
dom, plant it on the uttermost isles of the
sea irrevocably. l take great pleasure in
you in the laudable effort to elect the Hon.
Robert n Bulla.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-12
SMITH NoMINATEs GRANT

to lend fitting phrase to the nomination
of U. S. Grant His speech, in effect,
was as follows:
The people of California are most in
tensely interested in this subject. It is
not matter of our choice it is matter
of performing a great judiciary trust We
are not here to exercise our individual
likes and dislikes, but to carry forward
the underlying principles Of the American
Government, the will of the people. and
he who votes to-day for a candidate
whom he thinks he has reason to know
would not meet with popular endorse
ment were this matter referred to the
body of the people, strikes a blow at the
perpetuity of American institutions. The
unusual Importance of the selection at
this time is, think, fully impressed upon
the minds OF the members of both
occupies a far greater and more i'm
portant position in the sisterhood of
States this year than she ever has before
We are now the custodian of many ma
tons ana strange people, and California
is no longer on the western border of
this great land of ours, but occupies a
well nigh central position of the domain
that Is sheltered and protected by the
grand old stars and stripes. This man
whose name present to you is a man
who unquestionably can step into the
Senate of the United States tomorrow
and occupy more important position and
rome closer in touch with the affairs of
the day and with the great men of the
California, and l believe that the name
Of u. S. Grant is one which. If we were to
refer II back to our constituents would
meet with a most hearty approval by
Them.
NEDDIE" WOLFE SAYS BURNS.
Senator Smiths last echo had scarce
nv reached the gallery before Senator
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-12
BARNES CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

Senator Luchsinger, In seconding the
nomination of Gen. w. H. L. Barnes,
said:
He has done more for the Republican
party than any other candidate that has
appeared before this Assembly for cleo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-12

Senator Smiths last echo had scarce
u reached the gallery before Senator
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

strong current. running nearly four
miles an hour. sets In around the is
land and makes navigation near It ex-
tremely dangerous The land slopes
away so abruptly from the reef that
an anchor will not Erappie. ana for
this reason a number OF large moor
ing buoys are anchored just outside the
reef.
Approaching the island from the
western side, the large white buildings
OF the Houlders Bros. a guano firm. OF
London. to whom the guano deposit
was leased. can be seen fourteen miles
from shore. n a ship should be at the
buoy there. she can be seen for an
hour before the island comes Into
view
From this side the island presents
a pretty picture. with the white houses
nesting In the arms OF the surround
Ing greenery ON top OF the reddish
coral eliff. High above them all waves
the stars and stripes. But not always
does that nag wave there. It Is used
rs signal TO Incoming ships. as well
AZ a symbol OF our ownership
From November to April II is prac-
tlcally impossible for a ship to APP
proach the island and during the
other months OF the year landing Is
not always possible This is entirely
due to the strong current around the
island. When vessel approaches the
land she holsts the Jack at the fore
royal masthead. II conditions are ia
vorable. the ensign continues to float
from the signal stan on shore. and the
ship approaches the buoy. but II there
Is any danger the nag on shore is
hauled down. and, TO prevent being
wrecked on the reef, the ship must
stand TO sea. sometimes compelled to
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

parquette flooring Of very pretty and
unusual design and leads through an
oak archway into a large. oak-paneled
reception hall. There Ia a dog stove.
with old Dutch tiles. aud from this one
passes TO most charming dining
room. in which Is fitted a brass.moun,-
ed stove. In the drawing room tie
woodwork and furniture are enamelea
white. the walls being hung with green
ribbed silk. and separated from the bill.
Hard room, into which II looks. by a
handsomely carved screen, enameled
white Il Is understood to be these
rooms which are reproduced In Mrs
Langiry's play. THE Degenerates. I"
The FIRST floor is approached by a prin-
clpal gallery. oak staircase with carved
newels and paneled sofilt. and large
landing and corridor leads to the sir
principal bedrooms. each of which is
lifted with enameled white mantels
and tiled hearths. the appointments be-
Ing well chosen. There IL, at the fringe
OF the pleasure grounds, stabllng for
eighteen horses. and fortunate must
he those gee gees" who find shelter
therein. for better arranged stables are
seldom seen. The property formerly
belonged to George, Lord Bishop OF Co
lumbla. but the "faire" owner has,
even within the last three years. spent
some thousands In improvements.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

The purchase OF a large number OF
horses In the United States for the use
Of the English army In south Africa Is
made necessary by the fact that even
with the elaborate horse registration
system In force In Great Britain II is
impossible to secure all the animals
needed for Immediate service at home.
In time OF peace the military estab-
liihment OF England requires for its
use total OF 1889 horses. In time
Of war this total jumps at once TO 49,
7iy Horse buyers for the army are
now Al work. not only In this country
but also In Canada. in Australia. and
in Austria. Under the present arrange
meni In Great Britain sort OF horse
militia is kept always at the disposal
OF the government In time OF war. Per-
sons having a number OF horses at
their disposal apply to the war depart
msnt. which sends an ofiicer to exam
Inc them. Such horses as are found
suitable are registered and a price set
upon them. Their owners agree TO
hold them always ready at the call
OF the government and receive In re-
turn an annual subsidy OF $3.50 a
horse. Under this provision $4,000
horses are registered. but even with
this large supply upon which they may
draw II has been found necessary 10 10
abroad for majority OF the heavy
draft and artillery horses.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
Two COINCIDENCE STORIES.


Told In Good Faith In Ciub where An
RomancinG IL HAIRED.
Chicago Inter Ocean: It was the sec
retary's turn to tell yarn to his fell
low-members OF the Coincidence club.
The Coincidence club. by the way. has
no cumbersome machinery. II has
members and officers, meets once a
week to tell queer stories along the
line suggested by Its name. and every
thing but the strict truth Is barred.
I've got two stories, much alike, to
tell. There's nothing dramatic or sen
sational about them. They struck me
as queer, though, You know I'm q
lawyer. One day man named Dodge
brought In letter Of introduction TO
me from friend out west lie had a
simple sort OF a case and asked him
to come back at o'clock that after
noon. Then | went over to the Grim.
inal court on business that kept me
I'LL within a few minutes OF 3 o'clock.
As | entered my ONCE there was
man sitting In the shadow, Without
really looking at him. and with my
mind full OF the appointment said. as
! went TO my private ONCE. How are
you. Mr.. Dodge7 I'll see you In min
ute Pretty soon rang and told tho
office boy to show In Mr.. Dodge. Tho
man came In and he wasn't my Mr..
Dodge at all Imagine my surprise
when he said: How did you know my
manner At the same time he handed
me a letter OF Introduction from
friend down east His name was Dodge
all right, and no had a case. gasped
over the oddly OF the situation. ex.
planned the coincidence to my visitor,
and even showed him the other letter
OF Introduction. But the man did not
believe me. lie evidently thought I
was a liar. and left without putting his
case In my hands A few minutes
later In came the nrst Mr.. Dodge. and
we had a good laugh over II. The other
coincidence was this; | got letters
from two friends--one west OF Chicago
and one south. asking me to collect,
claims against a big Chicago Arm and
a big Insurance company with an Agen.
ey In Chicago. telephoned and made
appointment with representatives Of
each OF the concrrns-one at ~ and the
other at 1880 o'clock won't out on
an errand and was delayed until n; 80
o'clock When | came In both men
we're waiting. Strange as II may seem.
both men we're named Rose intro
duced them. One was originally from
Rhode Island and the other from Con-
necticut. A far "a they could ngure
out they were not related. I've used
false names. but otherwise the stories
are strictly true, and can be proven by
evidence that will pass muster In q
court OF law"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

WILLIAM II. APPLETON.
From the Masters Table" In 1891.
William II, Appleton was actively EN-.
ployed as clerk In his fathers store.
From the time OF the FIRST venture his
part In building up the business was a
conspicuous one for over sixty years.
His associations with foreign au-
thora began with rhomaE Moore. aud
his acquaintance with English pub
lishers goes back to the time OF the
elder Murray.
He was u leading spirit In the dlrec-
tlon OF great undertakings like the
American Cyelopedia and "Plctur-
esque America" and his business life
Included safe passage through the
troubled waters OF three great imam
elal erises-ln 1877, 1857 and 1873. In
addition to his publishing interests he
had an important part for years In
the direction OF other large enter
pfises.
One OF the earliest and most persist
mt advocates OF International copy
right. he and his partners recognized
the moral rights OF foreign authors
when they were constrained by no To-
gal obligation.
Speaking OF the nrst book published
by the Arm. In 1881. william II. Ap-
pleton recently said; That book was
about three inches square and half an
inch thick, but It's publication caused
the arm more anxiety than the Amerl-
can Cyclopedla. undertaken some thlr-
~ years later" The American Cy-
,tlopedia cost $4,000 volume before
a sheet was printed. Picturesque
America" was also one OF the firms
costly enterprises. The capacity OF
the house Ia shown by such projects
a. these. OF webster's speller over
million copies a year were sold at one
period. and this book was only an
lem in the firms diversified business.
nearly all OF which came within the
Intelligent grasp OF the subject Of this
ikeich. He was married on April IS,
1874. to Mary worthen. OF Lowell.
Mass. His children now living are
Mss Mary Appleton. william wor-
then Appleton and Henry G. Appleton.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
MARRY AND DC coon. m
Noe Absolutely Perfect, WHEN Enrhs
ne Duii, but Comparatively So.

Noe Absolutely Perfect. whieh mirhs
ne Duii, but Comparatively So.
Friedrich Printing has Just pub
llshed In Germany. some Of the re-
suits Of his study OF the influence OF
marriage upon the crimlnality OF men.
says the Cincinnati Commercial-Tri-
bune. From criminal statistics he de-
duced that property rights OF all kinds
are respected more generally by tho
married than the single. Such graver
sffouses as robbery. extortion and
fraud are committed by married nen
with comparative infreQuency, When
he Is driven to the unlawful acquire
ment OF material goods he generally
chooses some less dangerous method.
Receiving stolen goods. breaking tho
laws relative TO trade. commerce and
public health. forolble detention Of
pieces OF property. bankruptcy. etc. arc
the forms which offenscs against prop
erty usually take among married men.
Among those married at an extremely
early age trespassos against the rights
OF property are more common than
among the unmarried OF correspond
Ing age, This Is explained by the fact
that poverty Ia frequently concom-
liant or result Of such marriages. In
cendiarism Is found most largely
among the married between 30 and go
years Of age. The unmarried outrun
the married In the offenses against mo-
rality. and also In those against human
life, but the married surpass tho I'M
married In careless and negligent kill
Ing and woundlng. The difference In
crimlnallty between tho married and
tue unmarried grows less with advanc-
ing years. Between the ages OF 80 aud
GO years Il II small. and after that II In
even less. Drunkenness clalms the
major share OF its victims between tho
ages OF 30 and 80 years The Grimm
atty OF wldowers between the ages OF
30 and 80 is notably greater than that
OF other classes. The loss Of the wife
frequently leads to mental derange-
ment, and certain kinds OF self-oontrol
are dlnlcult for this class to exercise.
IN general there ~ decrease Ia Grim
inality OF the married the longer they
have been In the married state. Among
the restraints which marriage placoa
upon the married man IL the fear OF
bringing disgrace upon his family and
lasting shame upon his children. Tho
temptation Of the married man TO In
dulge In the pleasures OF tho public
house Is less than tina, OF the single
man. With the need OF defending and
supporting a family. there comes. too.
Increased respect for religion. law and
property. the defending and supporting
OF the Institutions OF society. Lastly,
strong deterrent effect OF marriage
upon crlminality results from tho In
huence OF constant and intimate asso-
citation OF the man with a member OF
the sex whose lcr,minn,fty N low COM
pared with that OF his own.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

John W. Page. OF Stokes. Pitt county.
who was In town on Friday to consult
Congressman John n. Small. has had
quite romantic and pathetic expert
enee with his son. Alphonso C. Page.
Alphonso ran away from home six
years ago and enlisted In the navy I'M
der the assumed name OF George w.
Pollard, and gave John W. Pollard as
his fathers name. lie served In tho
Spanish war. and later was ordered to
the Philippines whore he was promote
ed to chief master-at-arms In tho
marine service. And although the
father has not heard from his son for
over a year, since May there has been
an unclaimed letter lying In the Green
Vile pOstoilice. addressed TO John w.
Pollard. and stamped upon Il the name
OF U. 8. steamship Monadnock and the
government frank. by some means II
was supposed TO be intended for Mr..
Page. and he was notified to call and
open IT, This he did. and II proved
to be a letter from Commander Nloh-
OILS. OF the Monadnock, dated April 4.
1899. Informing him OF the death OF his
son In the hospital The letter was
complimentary to the young man, and
stated there was $3.50 to his credit on
the ships books. Mr.. Page came to
town to see J. II. Small. to whom he
made the above statement. and Mr..
Small at once took steps to procure tho
money and II possible TO have the body
returned TO Pages old home. WASH
lngton IN. CD Gazette.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

There are three crimes which. no
matter what may be the degree OF their
yenality. are regarded by the world as
yenal. They are lying at poker. SNUG
Cling, and undertaking the age OF a
4-year-old child. Whore breathes the
mother who VIII not fudge little
when II comeH 10 the question OF pay
ing cents for her boy or stealing
for him free rider II the boy be
large for his years. her period OF mem
dacity lasts but short time, but II ho
be underslzed her equlvocation ex-
tends far into the seventh year. Such
a mother never hands more than a
nickel to the conductor when she and
Tommy travel together; he might
keep a dime for the two. or take change
out OF a quarter. The railroad COM
panles are beaten out OF many thou
sands OF dollars by the darling mothers
who cannot see more than four years.
when paying fares.-New York Press.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

land was leased TO the American Gu
anO company. There was no safe an
chorage about the island and the COM
pany placed buoy about mile and a
half from the western beach. This Is
the only anchorage today.
Baker island forms an Irregular
quadrilateral figure about a mile long
and a fraction less than a mile In
width. II Is OF coral formation There
Ii absolutely no water on the island,
and drinking water can be obtained
only by distilllng sea water. The to-
Biography Of the island Is somewhat
similar to that OF Rowland. save that
on the west side IL small open bay,
In which Is boat anchorage.
The island Is cncircled by a rect
some 800 feet Wide. and It's Jagged
heads are awash at high tide A
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

A correspondent OF the Westminster
Gazette writes III Anglophobia
reaches Its acme In certain class OF
Partisan journals Anglophllla has at
thlned the ne plus ultra In social hab-
It's. so incorporating Is the belief
In AnSlo-saxon superiority that
Frenehmen OF fashion not only order
their clothes from English tailors, but
dispatch their cuffs collars. and other
washable garments across the Haneho
to be got up In Londonl This fact
have on the authority OF one who
should know. e.. Paris doctor In
large practice. What is the reason2
Are English laundries supposed to be
conducted on more hyg,enic prlnoi-
pies? Is Thames water found TO be
less mlcrohlc than that OF the Seine2
My informer did not elucidate TINS
point but the fact he insisted on. and
a curious one It Isl In the wake OF
Five o'clock lie tub football. and
cricket have followed Anglo-Saxon
soapsuds and natlronsl"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
We Expanded in That Direction
Over Forty Years Ago.

Out in the wild waste OF waters
southwest OF Hawaii. ten days sail
from that island and four days sail
from the nearest land. the American
nag has Tapped and fluttered over two
tiny bits OF land for more than forty
years. Baker and Rowland are the
names OF these old Pacific possessions
of ours. They nestle close To the
equator near i76 longitude. and are
marked on every good-sized map OF
that part OF the world Yet how few
OF us have ever known that We cx-
banded In the Pacific long before the
guns roared at Fort Sumter, Peace
fully we took possession OF them. peace
fully we have held them. No congress
sional debates have ever occurred as
60 their form OF government. no senate
has ever been called upon to ratify an
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
LATE MR.. APPLETON.
GREAT PUBLISHER WHO re-
GENTLY PASSED AWAY.
some Of ns Greatest knterPrises-One
OF the Earliest Advocates Of Inter-
national CopyriRht-A.soclatio with
Foreign Authors aud Publlshera

william Henry Appleton. head Of
the publishing firm OF d. Appleton a
Co. died the other morning at his
home at Riverdale. near New York. lie
was In his eighty-sixth year. He was
Tor many years the Oldest member OF
tne house Of d. Appleton 4 Co. The
history OF his life is the history OF the
Appleton company. He was born In
haVerhill, Mass. Jan. ~. 1914. As a
boy he was In constant association
win his father. Daniel Appleton, at
the little retail store which the latter
opened In Exchange place when he
went to New York from Boston. In
1875. When the founder OF the house
published his FIRST look. Crumbs
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
OUR OLDEST PACIFIC ISLANDS.

beat about for days before an anchor
age Is possible
Baker island was discovered by
Capt Henry Foster. OF the bark ia
maica. In 1857. II was reported from
time to time by various other marin
ers. but was not accurately charted
until Commander Meade visited 1t, in
1879.
The island is veritable death trap
Of the sea. as It's wreok-strewn reef
attests. Not only are shores strewn
with wreckage. but nearly a dozen
skeletons Of ships stlil exist in the
clutches OF the reef
Such are our other possessions In the
South Sea.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

On one evening little l-year-old
Dorothy had failed to remember her
father 10 her prayer because ne had
scolded her. You must pray for papa,
too. Dot" said her mother. but 1
don't want to- replied the little one.
But you must, Dot" said her mother
Dropping upon her knees again. Tot
added 'And for PHYS sake. bless
papa. too and let us have peace in the
family"