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The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
THE SUPREME COURT AGAIN

IN January 10, 1890, Senator Dickinson intro
[ duced bill covering proposed amendments
~ to the State constitution and designed for the
relief of the congestion in the Supreme Court The
bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee of the
Senate which has reported substitute bill to
which every objection already stated by The Call to
the creation of three new courts of appeal is dis
tjnctly applicable To the matter of expense we have
already adverted This objection would probably de-
feat the proposed amendments at the polls But there
are other reasons against their submission to the peo
pie The effect of their adoption, if our views are
correct would be to defeat their avowed object by in
creasng the labors of the Supreme Court, deprived
of two OF its members and establishing three tribunals
that would be practically sinecures. We have no
doubt that the existing Justices would be glad to
change their present Offices for the positions the
Senate Judiciary Committee proposes to create. The
direct appeals authorized by these amendments from
the Supreme Court embrace constitutional questions,
State and Federal taxation and assessments eminent
domain. proceedings for usurpation OF or intrusion
into public franchises, certain municipal controver-
sizes and criminal where death imprison-
ment for life is involved In addition to this ornid
able array every where the decision ofa court
OF appeals conflicts with decision of the Supreme
Court or of another court of appeals is to be heard
in the Supreme Court. singular feature in the
of this part of the amendments is that it re-
quire decision III advance OF transfer. The SUI
preme Court ITSELF moreover is invested with dis
crction" to order any decided in the of
appeal to be heard before ITSELF and the applications
under this head alone would probably occupy large
part OF the time of FIVE Justices
Under this plan we suggest that confusion would be
worse confounded, and that, while nine judgeships
would be available to the numerous candidates for
such Offices with the certainty that they would not be
overworked, the burthen thrown upon the Supreme
bench, already overweighted, would be simply in
tolerable Whatever new jurisdiction is created
should be final, within its limits, to which it
should be rgdiy held One court of appeals of three
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
MUNICIPAL ECONOMY.

THE dollar limit on local taxation was discussed
before the Street Committee of the Supervisors
on Thursday in informal manner but several
points were developed which somewhat interest
ing Supervisor Perrault said that II the limit were
enforced this year the amount raised by taxation
would not meet the ordinary expenses OF the NUM-
cipal government let alone paying for the improve
ens Tor which petitions have been filed to the NUM-
Der OF seventythree by improvement clubs and prop
e-ty-owners in different portions OF the city. A S.
Lille OF the Mission Federation OF Improvement
Clubs replied TO Dr. Perrault by saying that II
economy were exercised in the management OF the
local government tax levy OF ST on the $Ioo OF
valuation would be sufficient to conduct the city and
provide for all needed Improvements.
Both gentlemen are right and yet wrong. Under
the present law the local government cannot be con-
Quoted economically. Eighty per cent OF its appro-
prations are fixed by law, and the Supervisors could
not change them if they would. The other 20 per
cent may be cut down The important department,
for which a reasonable appropriation is demanded,
Is the Street Department, where the bulk OF the
money IS needed The appropriation for this depart
ment is flexible Salaries of deputies and the expen-
dtures of most of the executive departments fixed
by law, and if appropriation is not made Tor them
they may draw the money from the treasury anyhow
Supervisor Perrault is entirely correct in saying
that the city government cannot be conducted for 81
the $Ioo and the Improvements petltoned for car
ricd out. The Supervisors have attempted during
several years past make necessary repairs worn
out public buildings and dilapidated public streets,
with the only result OF producing deficit in the
treasury. Deficits have now become regular thing,
and it does not appear possible to avoid them under
the present system II sufficient amount of money
is not included in the levy to be imposed this year
all the Improvements asked for by the Improvement
clubs will have to be postponed In other words, if
the Supervisors are going to conduct the government
for ST, they cannot do than meet necessary
rent expenses.
Doubtless the municipality and ought to be
run on levy OF ST the $Ioo, but the experience
OF several years has proved that this is impossible
der the present law Under the charter it may
be feasible to make change in the system. If it is,
it certainly ought to be done
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
A CHARITY BAZAAR.
Coming Fete by the Catholic Ladies'
Aid Society.

The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society viii
hold a grand charity bazaar in Native
Sons Hall on Mason street, near Post,
about the last of April. This is the first
appeal of the society to the public, but
the great demands for aid on its funds
have necessitated this call in the cause
of benevolenCe.
The ladies in charge of the affair are
arranging many novel and pleasing feat
ures, such as a tea garden framed Of
bamboo and covered with tropical vines.
This pretty Oriental corner will be pre-
sided over by Miss Blanche Dean and
Mrs. D. F. Ragan. Miss Mary Ford and
a bevy of assistants will people a floral
bower. while Mrs. G. Casassa will super
intend a spIendidly arranged luncheon de-
partment. In this the menu of each day
will include soups, salads, roast and
boiled meats, vegetables and desserts.
Mrs. Casassa will be assisted by Mrs. Eds
ward O'Neil, Mrs. NJ. j. Kelly and Miss
Margaret Curtis, the grand secretary OF
the Aid Society.
There will be a large number of valua-
Bile articles disposed of by ticket, one
being a lot 40x100 feet, in the Santa Maria
del Mar tract at Santa Cruz. 1t is sit
uated near the hotel and is pleasant
place of residence.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
cA11FoRN1ANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. March 4. = Senator
White leaves tomorrow for New York
City, where he will be engaged for several
days on legal business, and will then leave
direct for Los Angeles. Senator Perkins
will leave for Oakland direct in a day or
two. Judge Mcguire will spend few
days in New York, will return here for
day or two and then leave for San Fran
cisco. Mr. Loud will remain here several
weeks on postal business. Representative
Castle has already departed for home.
Mr.. de Vries goes in about a week. He
wants to try and get work on the Stock
ton postof1ee started before he leaves.
Victor MetcaIf VIII remain several days.
J. D. Spreckels and ex-senator FELTON, are
at the Hotel Walton, Philadelphia. Mr..
FELTON, will remain some time in Philadel-
phia. Mr.. Spreckels will return to San
Francisco via New York in few days.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
an HBERRATION OF ENTHUSIASM.

~ UR esteemed contemporary, the New York Mail
[ and Express, .admires the Presidents speech at
~ Boston, and so, indeed, do most people in the
country; but the admiration of contemporary
reaches the degree of an alteration OF the inteec
and has led it to give the youth of the nation
counsel far below the level OF the normal horse
sense advice usually given by newspapers to aspiring
young men,
Full of the enthusiasm generated by the Presidents
address, the Mail and Express actually advises young
men to take to oratory for living. With something
like dthyrambic fecundity of utterance it ex-
claims
"It is said all the stores full and fathers even
pay for the privilege of placing behind the
counter. 1t is said the profession of cleo
ticity has become hopeessy overcrowded What
shall we do with our boys? has long been hard
question in good English families 1t has not of late
been simple one here. But there are other calngs
than the commercial There other rewards than
riches To speak we'll 1t must be- take it,
Quisite JOY to the speaker himself to noby sway for
noble ends great audiences of his fellow-men, and
there are so many now for which one might
expect Gods blessing on his tongue"
AT ali that one is tempted to excaim, like Hamlet
to the ghost "Art thou there, old truepenny2' The
counsel is most exceently we'll uttered, but yet it
will fare i'll with the young who turns from COM
merce and electricity to achieve fortune by speaking
we'll and invoking divine blessing his tongue
The oratorca professions are about as overcrowded
as any other vocations, and while most of these eo
quen takers receive other rewards than riches the
rewards do not pay the tailor, the landlord, the
grocer, the laundry, nor the bar bill.
Let all who will cultivate oratory and feel the ex-
quiste JOY of nobly swaying to noble ends large
diences of their ellowmen but let young take
to it as a means of earning a living, he may have
to lend his tongue to strange and the money
grubber will use him. and when all is said and done it
is doubtful if God will bless him if he hires a
hall
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS.

]. H. Mansfield of Chico is at the Grand.
w. C. Good, Santa Rosa fruit packer
is at the Grand.
Frank Dowdy, Gilroy stock raiser Is
staying at the Russ.
E. C. Mcclellan, a civil engineer OF Re
no, is staying at the Lick
w. A Howell, County Clerk Of Bakers
field, is a guest at the Lick.
p. c. Mahony and wife Of st. Paul,
Mimi, are guests at the Occidental
w. w Middlecoff, Stockton attorney.
is making the Lick his headuarters.
s. J. Scott and D. D. Knapp, business
men of Porterville, are located at the
Grand.
C. r. Gilbert a prominent merchant or
Los Angeles, is one of the arrivals at the
California.
Senator J. H. SeaweH, the well-known
attorney and politician of Ukiah, IS 10
Gated at the Grand.
John Sparks, a cattleman of Reno and
owner of extensive cotton plantations in
Texas, is registered at the Palace.
w D. Sewall of Bath. Maine. son OF
Arthur SewaH. who was the Democratic
candidate for Vice President with Bryan,
is at the Palace. He is interested in snip
building with his father.
Rev. NJ. P. O'Connor. parish priest OF
Harrison, n. J., has come to this coast on
a pleasure trip and is a guest at the Pal
ace. He will celebrate mass in st. Pat
rick's Church this morning at o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

California.
Colu1nbia-"I-a Tosoa', tomorrow night.
TvolI-" Madeline the Magic kiss
Vaudeville
llcazar-"The Girl Left Behind Me"
Conedy-'Twelfth Night"
Grand Opera Opera Company. Monday eves-
ing March Is
Alhambra-Sousa Concerts.
Ahambra-.Dewey the Hero Manila" Monday evening.
March G.
Chutes zoo-Pianka, the Lady Of Lions"
Olynnpa-Corner Mason Ellis Streets Specialties
Central Park-The Steeplechase.
Coursng Parl-Coursing to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Justices vested with exclusive and final authority IN
the appeals apart for its consideration and deter
nnaton, would all the present necessities OF the
situation, and would be satisfactory to the people I'M
til the time comes is inevitable, when our entire
judicial system and methods of administering the law
shall be remOdeled.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
Lecture on Human Cruelty.

The Rev. T. A. Caraher will deliver the
third discourse of the series being held
under the auspices of the Calvarian So
ciety at o'clock this afternoon at st.
Mary's Cathedral. His subject and text
will be Human Cruelty"-"Then, there.
fore. PLATE took Jesus and scourged
him, and the soldiers, plating a crown
of thorns, put it UP on his head with a
reed. and they did spit upon him" (St.
John, xix:1-2) There will also be the
tWay of the Cross" and benediction.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
California Limited.

Santa Fe Route. Leaves Sundays. Tuesdays
and Fridays Elegant service. vestibuled
sleepers, observation cars Harveys Dining
Cars through from California to Chicago with
out change. Get full particulars at companya
office. s2S Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
AUCTION SALES.

By \. ". L.ouderback-To-norrow. at 1880 g. m. and
2.91 p NJ Rugs, 123 Geary street
BY :. Watkins * Co.-Monday. March 8, at IL cloch
Y
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
No FREEzE

ST think it would be WE'LL said the
decorator, Ito have your dining room
bordered by a frieze"
mo no. demonstrated the man who
had only recently struck it. ''I want that
room, above all others, to have a warm.
coy appearance. philadelphia North
American.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

By the amount of pipe being sent to Manila it may
be Judged that that town will have sewer system
long before San Francisco shall have progressed to
the point Of draining itself. Then can send COM
missioners to the Philippines and find how to put
sanitary methods into operation
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The gentleman who had the thoughtlessness to OBJ
serve worms in the meat furnished the soldiers in
Cuba and the further thoughtlessness mention the
fact evidently failed to realize the scope of the in
quily. The purpose is to find, not that the meat
wor1ny but that it rst-cass article, at the
cept of which the soldier in duty bound to render
UP his soul in thanks
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

A Board of Inquiry with fixed purpose not to in
quire if the is likely to be dispeasing will
reach adjournment ultimately but nothing else of i'm
portance.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
cAL1FoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March 4.-V H. Perrin OF
San Francisco is at the Grenoble.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The latest revolution in Costa Rica only lasted
thirty minutes Heretofore revolution there was e2-
pected to endure at least for day. The new plan,
however gives an opportunity for several of the
events between sunrise and sunset
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Special informa ton supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1042. -
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Milton Green is not anxious to answer any ques-
tions at the bar of the Assembly, and there do not
to be many who anxious to ask the ques-
tions, anyhow Probably the date set for the Green
matinee might as we'll be Cancelled.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Dewey refuses to write for publication whereat the
belief that the Admiral is great and good takes
even hrmer hold upon the people.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Some of the coored residents of Cuba have de-
cided to work more, but rely upon the generosity
of Uncle Sam for enough to eat. We prophesy a
change of heart or a touch of famine
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The bicycle riders idea that he is always right and
thus constantly at liberty go ahead has resulted
in at least one death recently. However, this will not
lesson the prevalence OF the idea among surviving
wheelers.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The Legislature will pass comparatively few bills,
but it cannot be deprived of credit for its failure to
pass a lot which were introduced.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Spain has in all her shameful history done
anything idiotic the present course OF putting
the gallant Montojo in jail for the ofense of having
fought bravey and been honorably licked
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

A Coroner's jury has censured the Electric Light
Company for disposing of its live wires as to kill
man. but the company is not reported to be suffer
ing greatly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

Cal. glace fruit soc per lb at Townsends..
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

There is a report from Manila that Agunaldo
wants Soooooo for the release of Spanish prisoners
but as Creelnan confirms the report, it is probably
untrue
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The State quarantine service will never be missed
save by the officials it has supported and the private
citizens it has annoyed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

The police are being blamed for a
lack of effort to rescue a woman who
had attempted suicide by turning on
the gas. I do not blame them in the
least. For my part I would consider
it presumption to SO much as turn
over my hand to prolong the life of
one who was anxious to die, unless
that person were near to me, and l
had reason to believe that to her or
him life would be sweeter than death
l do not advocate suicide 1t is the
refuge of the coward, but when one has
striven vainly and long, and failed;
when the best that nature bestowed
has been exerted without reward: when
the future holds no promise and the
past is a. procession of haunting regrets,
I do not censure one who snuffs out
the candle, nor question the right to
venture a new existence for the exist
ence which has been disappointment
There are theories about life having
been divinely bestowed and so a sa-
cred thing, but they do not appeal to
me. The majority of human beings
come into the world unwelcome. Ex-
perience teaches them that they are
superfiuous. They must fight or fall
and the benign power which gave them
breath did not equip them for fighting.
There is no kindness in keeping in the
world one who has grown weary of It.
and each must be judge in his own
case.
There was an editorial in this paper
a few days ago based upon the sup
position that the poppy had been Sc
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

That Kipling is recovering is a cause
for gratitude. The race could i'll spare
him. To say that the Anglo-Saxon
people could not in the death of any
other individual sustain so great loss
is merely to express a sentiment that
has been voiced wherever the language
of which Kipling is master and magi-
clan has been spoken. For Kipling is
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

a few days ago based upon the sup
position that the poppy had been Sc
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Imported Hosiery.

This very extensive stock intro
duces many novelties for the sea-
son. notably the latest standings
for Harlequin Stockings and
the new "Russian Carnivaf' Hose.
English Shot Hose, of spun SILK,
or silk plated Lisle thread, royal
ribs, red and blue, red and black
black and white, black and laVcn-
der, blue and black, black ana
green, purple and green.
Opcn-wOrk, lace pattern, ana
hand Silk Stock
ings. White,-with applique OF
insertion of real lace for bridal
dress.
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YMAM[M\M\sCe
hree Cor. 18th ST.
BROADWAY Cor. Canal ST.
Stores. Near ChamoerS'
THE CONTEST IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY
RENEWED

REoRGANIzAT1ON OF THE COUNTY ''"-
NuTTEE BY THE DOMINANT REPUBII-
CAN WING CAUSES BITTER FEELING
There was great political surprise when the
fight between the followers ~ eX-CongressmAn
William l. Ward and those of ex-senator >.
Irving Burns in the Republican party Of West
chester County bobbed up serenely again yes
tcrday 1t had been understood that the amer
ences Of the two wings were settled WIN '"e
action OF the Republican County Convention
which appointed committee. by direction "I
the Republican state Committee to settle Il"
in feeling between the rival leaders.
The heht was renewed with great vigor' how
ever on the reorganization Of the new County
Committee. Under the new apporuonment the
committee is to be composed Of thirty-seven
members There We're thirty present The
committee met at the Orawaupum Hotel. White
Plains. and Congressman Ward and ex-senator
Burns were on hand The Ward slate went
through as made UP
Chairman Frank v Willard opened the meet
ing. and almost Immediately WAS renominated
for chairman. but declined. naming as his sue
cessor ex-Congressman Ward. Several of the
Burns people were on their feet IN an instant 10
nominate ex-Assembyman p Wiley Travis OF
Peekskin. for the craftsmanship The ballot re-
suited in Ward receiving Il votes and Travis Is.
The fight was won. and the rest was pam san
ing for the Ward people
Mr.. Ward named Deputy County treasurer
Samuel c. Miller for secretary. ana the opp"-
eition named stephen VI. Romano. of Ne" no,
che.le for the place Miller won by vote oi -
% q EX-Supervisor James Hopkins, "f N"IN
Castle was unanimously elected treasurer
There was a contest for committeeman from
Mount Pleasant the Burns people confronting lHe
Town Committee by vote Of > 10 ana naming
their man But the new County Committee ana
not want Burns men. and sent the matter I"
new FXecutiv, Committee 10 adjust
Following the meeting the Burns men We're
ta1,ative sore and bitter over Ward taking the
,hairmauship. They say that If Ward wanted
harmony he would not have gobhled the entire
committee. .,,
Several prominent Republicans and ofhclais'
friends ~ Burns who We're discussing the aia'i
sere.i that il was uoW matter of the red nag
ana the bun I'm Republican politics i'm the county
The Burns people say that the breach is woe ,,
open between thc 'Vo wings ana 'hat me ~
,.,,ti,,a,, comfy tick, win probably be defeated
rs "A result.
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pEEkSKILI.

Mrs Elizabeth Gregory died 81 her home yes'er-
DAY She had been married twice. her first husband
being Joseph Lounshury. hoy second Loms "A. Greg
or, Of LIKE Nianorac Mrs Gregory was born in
= firiii. OK .,v.rfv-,ieht years ago. The funeral
viii be- held 1T noon tomorrow M The Carmel Hap-
tief church. carmel y. ,
Yesterday WIS 'he siNty-frst birthday Of tN-Sen-
afor George vs. Robertson and although iii n'
celebrated u by taking ride and outing during the
day.
charles r Gaudineer has exchanged his house
and lot I'm Lincoln Terrace for limerick Nalfntlhts
house and lof 50 Crompound-st
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DENIED BY GroRGE roSrLR pEABoDY.

George Foster Peabody Of Spencer Trask & Co..
was quoted Yesterday as denying that there was
any truth in the report that the King County
Electre Light Heat and Power Company and the
New-fo Gas ana Electric Light. Heat ana Power
Company. were about o. no cou-olidatcl adding
u is true that meeting OF stakeholder. has
been called tor october ~ for tho purpose Of cof-
s!iefinS ana arinl upon proposition 100 SELL
lease OF convey N~ property. rights privileges and
franc Aiscs ~ the sings County company but that
does not moan consolidation. am Informed or
the best authority that the meeting is called for
quite another purpose. which viii probably not -
made known until about November l."
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cBAPGED win 7RAIN WRECKWG.

George Watts. colored twenty-eignt years ola.
OF lDckrnan-ave.. Mariners Harbor. Staten Island.
was arrested yesterday on a charge Il attempted
train wr.l King. n j. alleged that Watts OF June
8 last placed a b0wder on the track Of ,he staten
island Rapid Transit Railroad. near the Elm Park
Kf.ffs. for tho purpose or GtrdliIs passenger
,rsin Wills j Garrison and James Lake. II
Brooklyn. the detectives aleee hat Watts con
f-se..1 a. tl.rn that hc had planned 20 wreck the
train and XIII or iujure Conductor George Smo't
WHO had a one time secured bis arrest MAGISTRATE
Marsh AZ Nca-Br ghton committed Watts to jail
for examination.
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The Society for the Rcief OF the Poor. OF this
city. az its annual meeting elected Mr.. W. p Nc
Cam. president. Mrs IS Fisher ir- Vce-presi-
dent Miss l. Baihier secretary. AMI Miss a. O..
Trver treasurer Last wear the society distributed
rSi besides a large amount u wearing apparel ana
Arransenerts have been made for concert 70
no given in metropolitan Han by The Now-lork
iniversit, Gloe. Banjo and Mandolin clan ON Ile--
dav evening. December H. The patronesscs VIII 30
The wives OF university graduates VINO live in New
Rochelle
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Susdorf In the With District tho candidates are
Nicholas J. Miller Republican, and John T.
Butler Democrat The Republicans hope 10
win back the With District which was once
represented by Mr.. Miller.