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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-11-08

1t seems to be the general opinion
in government circles, in which every
member of the Philippine commission
shares that the first and most impera-
tive duty of Congress, at the coming
session, will be to adopt joint resolu-
ton declaring the intention of the
United States to permanently retain
the ownership of the Philippines; and
there is little doubt that such a resolu-
ton will be adopted by both House
and Senate. The House will be the
first to adopt the resolution and the
Senate will eventually follow, but the
ants in the latter body will take advan-
tage of the Senate rules, just as they
did when the treaty of peace, the delay
in the ratification of which is RESPONSE
bic for the Philippine insurrectior,
was before the Senate, to delay action
by talk about any old thing No strong
er argument in favor of the adoption of
such resolution could be found than
Aguinaldo's recent statement that "The
American Congress is soon to meet to
decide whether to keep the Philip
pines" Americans know that the de.
cision has already been made by the
people, and there should be no delay
in clothing it with formal legal author
ity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-11-08

One of newspaper promoter L. P.
Thayer's pet enterprises, the Vermont
Messenger, instituted with a consider
able flourish when he was installed in
the Messenger office, has been with
drawn from publication, presumably
because it didn't pay. This edition
was filled with warmed over matter
from the Daily Messenger and 6oated
as State weetly. There were inher-
ent difficulties in the way of the sue
cess of the enterprise, but probably
few newspaper places less desirable
than St. Adams for the successful DEM
onstration of the merits of this notion
could be found in the State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-11-08

The publishers OF the Self Culture Mag
azine. which, by the way, is the leading ten
cent monthly, advertise in today's WATCH
MAN to give one thousand dollars in pre-
miums to persons sending in the the largest
lists OF subscribers. See the advertisement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-11-08

kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"Dlgests what you eat"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
THE NEW CHARTER.

I Nth the virtually unanimous vote given IN
M both houses of the Legislature for the charter
San Francisco reaches resting-pace in what
has been long, vexatious and costly struggle. For
a time at least we to have no more new charte-
agitations elections and expenses. Upon that re-
suit upon no other the city, the voters and the tax
PAYERS can be congratulated.
1t is not to be expected, by the most sangune,
that the new charter will prove satisfactory in every
respect when put into operation No set of men, not
even the heaven-sent statesmen who framed ma
tional constitution succeeded in drawing UP an
organic law that was found perfect it did not need
amendment Our charter may require revision in
many places to make it a good working system Of
municipal government; and furthermore it is to- be
remembered that now that the people, the Assembly
and the Senate have approved it. there remains the
Supreme Court. That high tribunal may fit to
drive the proverbia coach and six through it at the
first opportunity.
Under any circumstances, however, are not
likely to have the expense and the work OF making
complete new charter imposed upon again for a
long time to come Such alterations and amend
nents as experience may show to be desirable or as
the Supreme Court may require, can be made one by
one as each emergency arises We have charter
and we are now to go forward and use its powers
and provisions as best we for the improvement Of
the administration OF the city IN all departments OF It's
work
For the prompt manner in which the charter was
taken up and approved the thanks of the citizens are
due to the Republican majority in the Legislature
who, having control of the business of the session.
gave the charter the right of way and acted upon it
with dispatch as we'll as with due regard for the
wishes Of the city This creditabe action at the out
set promises we'll for the work of the session, and
there is now good reason for believing that as soon
as the Senatorial contest of the way the Legs
latlre will deal with public business in way to merit
the approval of the people and make notable record
in the way of good work we'll and promptly done.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

fornia alone there opportunities for the building
Of railroads, the opening of mines, the irrigation OF
lands and the establishment of factories every OF
which would yield certain profit if udiciousy con-
Quoted
1t is narrated that Turner, in reply to a question
from admrer of the wonderful brliance of color
in his pictures with what do you mix your colors
answered. with brains, SIR Our Eastern capital
lists profit by the answer if they wise and en-
terprisng. If they will mix their capital with brains
they will find plenty of investments for the COM
bination.
Of course if men wish to live idly in New York or
Philadelphia, to dawdle around clubs and golf games
and draw interest while doing nothing they must con-
tent themselves with small incomes from their cap
ital; but if they will West and get the inspira-
ton of Western energy into them and set to work at
the great task of developing the and diver
styling the industries of the country they will soon
find plenty of opportunities
In fact, the prospects for investments anywhere on
the Pacific Coast and particularly in California were
better than However difficult the situa-
ton may be for capitalists in the East, the remedy
is visible if they will only look West for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
THE EXAMINER FOR BURNS.

THE Examiner OF yesterday, with its usual stohd
persistence, in an editorial distorted by blisters
of big letters and black type, repeats its ofttod
lie that The Call before the election, knew that the
railroad was not sincere in its avowed withdrawal
from politics. There no dot in the State stupid
as not to know that this is deliberate connection of
the sociastic organ, which, after having been
cully thrashed in 1896 and 1893 and having had its
views of expansion contracted almost to extinction,
now desperately struggles for some kind of recogni
ton. We know it to be lie as respects The Call,
and we also believe it to be lie respects the
tire Republican press of the State that the candi-
dacy OF Dan Burns for the Senate even suspected
before the election. The firm and uncompromisng
attitude of that combination of Journalistic power
against his candidacy the moment it was
vealed and the Swallowed hand OF the railroad thrust
into the fight, was a demonstration of that fact.
Judging, however, from the sneaking aid that Dan
Burns has received from the Examiner, that paper
may have been better informed. The number of
righteous in the Legislature would indicate also,
that it only in few instances that the true rail-
road purpose tacitly understood. The rail
read has always had its in the Democratic
and in the Republican organizations OF this the
Examiner with all its roth and splutter, is fully and
as many think, solidly aware.
The Examiner editorials suggest the answer to
question once proposed by youth to experienced
eXhorter: What do you do when you preaching
and can't think of anything to say?" The clergyman
replied, 81 Just hoer" And its substitution of ex
pansionists and corruptionsts for Washington and
Jefferson fills the description of that class of states
by the Autocrat OF the Breakfast Table, Their
go Gathering down the corridors OF time like
q tinkette to dogs tall
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
A CONTINGENT FUND STEAL.

He Republican majority in the State Senate, in
matter OF legislation at least, has adopted
the motto OF the Austrian statesman who ex-
claimed, After the deluge."
1t quite evident that these Senators do not I'M
dersand the nature of their responsibilities or they
have concluded that this is to be their last appear
ance on any stage and that it make no possible
difference what sort of a record they leave behind
They have passed bill amending the Belshaw law by
which they have added some $500 day to the ex-
penses OF the Senate With the prestige of unani-
nous Republican vote in the upper house this bill
has gone to the Assembly, where a majority OF the
Republican caucus has declared in its favor, and
party combination has passed it to third reading
About the same of expense has been added to
the Assembly.
Thus we have Republican Legislature amending
law which enforces economy in its expen-
ditures to add $500 per day to the burdens Of
the taxi bearers during the legislative session
The course OF the Republican majority in this mat
ter is indefensble for it appears that it has been
adopted solely for the purpose of making more places
for the hangers-on of the Senators and Assembly
men, The patronage created will without doubt be
used to promote the Senatorial prospects of some
body and to put bills through the Legislature con-
tanning appropriations.
1t is clear case OF conspiracy to further public
plumber II the Republican party is to permanently
succeed in this State all such raids as this must be
abandoned. If the Governor signs this bill after it
has passed the Legislature he will stultfy himself and
deal blow to his party from which it will not soon
recover Governor Gage said in his inaugural mes
sage that the great demand of the present time is Tor
economy in the administration of the government
How can he sign this steal without admitting that
economy is for everybody except the legislative
jobbers?
We confess deep disappointment at the course
which has been pursued by the Republican majority
in the Legislature upon this subject We have no
doubt that the same disappointment will be ex-
perienced by thousands of Republicans throughout
the State There be but one result to such 1eqis
lation-potcal destruction
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

E. A Frenzell a mining man of Towles,
is at the Russ.
Mrs. Robert Peet of Madrone is a guest
at the California.
E. I. Drisko and F. H. Brown of Boston
are at the Occidental.
Rev. William Lusk of New Haven,
Conn, is at the Palace.
Joseph Melezer, Los Angeles mer-
chant, is registered at the Grand.
George H. French, an extensive jewelry
manufacturer of New York, is at the
Palace.
Lieutenant w. L. Howard, U. S. N,
has arrived from Manila, and. is staying
at the Occidental.
j. j. Jacquel and NJ Brieussel, wealthy
coffee planters at Mazatlan, are registered
at the Palace from France.
A. Weilheimer, Fresno merchant, and
DR.. James H. Lowe of Knights Ferry are
among the arrivals at the Grand.
T. B. Kay, proprietor of large wooden
mills at Salem, Or, and 1. Cohen, mer-
chant of Houston, Tex, are located at
the Lick.
J. Lamb Doty, United States Consul at
Tahiti, returned from Washington, D. c.,
yesterday and is now at the Palace. He
will sail on the Mariposa next week to re-
assume his official duties.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
A VISIBLE REMEDY.

q CCORDING to the Philadelphia Inquirer the
\ rapidly increasing wealth Of the East has de-
veloped "a very difficult situation to meet and
the remedy is visible" This difficult situation is
that capital has become superabundant, investments
are scarce, interest are falling and, as the In
quirer says, many people who have been living in
comfort their incomes when their capital yielded
or per cent are now seriously embarrassed by the
decrease to per cent or less.
Such is the difficulty for which Eastern experts can
see no visible remedy The Inquirer says hopeessly
1--WE may go into the carrying trade and give
employment there to millions; can develop Cuba
and perhaps the Philippines; we may even venture
into South America but these ventures must be made
slowly and any relief that would come to the con-
gested money market would come slowly. But evil
IDENTIFY our financial leaders will have to branch out
into other countries and seek fields OF investment
for good opportunities in the United States are OBJ
viously getting scarcer."
1t is OF the strangest features of this new era
that many intelligent journals in the Eastern
States repeating that sort of thing 1t is folly
akin to the stupidity of ignorance to assert that
good opportunities for investment in the United
States getting scarce, and that our capitalists must
go to the West Indies or the Philippines to find in
vestment
The whole of the Greater West and vast regions OF
the Southern States, hardly half developed and
abound with resources of every description. In Cali
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
LAND OWNERS
ORGANIZE FOR
IMPROVEMENTS
Result of Island Com
merCe.
A NEW ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
MORE LIFE SOON TO BE SEEN
ON THE WATER FRONT.
What Trade With the Philippines
Will Probably Do for at Least
One Section of the
City.
A NEW ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
MORE LIFE SOON TO BE SEEN
ON THE WATER FRONT.

The North Central Improvement Asso-
citation, which was called into existence
short time ago for the purpose of i'm
proving that section of the city situated
on the level north of California street
and east Of Kearney to the bay, although
as yet n its infancy, is making rapid
strides toward the accomplishment of the
main objects for which the association
was founded. A meeting of the commit
tee of five on organization, ways and
means, appointed at the last meeting, was
held yesterday afternoon, and the ne
cessity for the rapid organization of the
property owners in this section of the
city and the furtherance of the various
contemplated and needed improvements
and other subjects were discussed.
1t was decided unanimously to appoint
the following members of the new asso-
citation permanent officers, they being
merely selected at the last informal meet
ing to govern the society temporarily:
President H. P. Sonntag; vice president,
George K. Fitch; secretary, Edgar
Painter.
the birth of this improvement associa-
ton is the outcome of the increasing
ularly California; and the Philippine ISL
ands and Hawaii. By the enormous IN
crease Of shipping that will necessarily
so to and from this city to the islands
it is absolutely necessary that something
should be done in the way of making the
necessary preparations for the reception
and disposal of this increased commerce,
as 1t will undoubtedly be unshipped on
that part of the water front within the
boundary lines indicated by the assoCia-
ton.
In order to facilitate the disposal of
freight after it is landed good, smooth
roads and perfectly paved streets are
needed and will be demanded by the asso-
citation. Property owners along the wa
ter front will be requested to construct
adequate and appropriate buildings to
give place to the roOkeries that are now
erected on their property. Other improve
mentS similar in nature will be advocated
in the interior streets, and everything will
be done to put the entire section of the
city in a presentable condition, so as to
meet the increasing demands upon it.
Property values, as a result Of the eff
forts of the new association to improve
the general district, will advance and in
crease markedly. Although the work of
it's members is simply a consequence OF
an absolute necessity for immediate i'm
provement, it means much toward fur
thering a rapid growth in this entire Sec
ton of the city.
The first general meeting of the asso-
citation will be held in about ten days or
two weeks 1t was decided to charge
property owners an initiation fee of 81, to
be followed with the payment of monthly
dues to the amount of so cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
SUICIDE NOT INTENDED.
Police Now Satisfied That John Nc.
Geough Was the Victim of
a ROhhar

John McGeough. manager for Sullivan's
shoe store on Fourth street, who was
sent to the Receiving Hospital January
in serious condition and not expected
to live, is on his feet again. Since his re-
covery he has had a chance to give the
police an account OF his experience that
night, and they are now searching for tbe
eX-yolunteer infantryman who is known
to have been in McGeough's company
that night ana who, the detectives are
robbery. -
The, doctors at the Receiving HOSPITAL
say that it is impossible for McGeough
to have made the wounds himself: be-
sides those who know him understand
there could be. no reason for an attempt
at suicide, as he is in a good position. is
prosperous and of good family. There is
now no question that an attemet to muir
der him for his money or to do him great
bodily injury was made, and the detec-
tves are hopeful of soon landing the
criminal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
IN PROGRESS CAUSE.
The Merchants Association Passes
On Interesting Questions.

At the regular meeting of the board of
directors of the Merchants Association
Wednesday the committee of public af-
fairs was authorized to engage special
counsel to assist the Prosecuting Attor-
ney of the Police Court in the prosecution
of the booksellers who had been arrested
upon warrants issued by the Police Court
1t was decided to ask the Legislature to
pass an act against the issuance and use
of trading stamps The board decided to
send a communication to the Secretary of
War, asking for the return as soon as
possible of the First California Regiment,
now at Manila.
The Pacific Ocean Exposition to take
place in 1901 was approved by the board.
and it was hoped that the application for
assistance from the national, State and
municipal governments would be granted.
A committee from this association has
been appointed to cooperate with the
general committee for the furtherance of
this project.
The board also decided to approve of
the memorial to be forwarded to Wash
iington by, the Mechanics Institute in
behalf of the proposed Colonial Fair to
take place this year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

leaf tobacco in transit not properly packed,
will be subject to seizure and forfeiture pro-
vided such tobacco is not in possession OF the
person who produced the same
There are no restrictions placed on the farmer
or grower, and he is not required to put up his
tobacco in hogsheads cases or bales before de-
livery, and can deliver the same by rail- vessel
or other mode of conveyance in such quantities
and in such packages or loose in the hand
as he may desire, and such tobacco will be ex-
empt from seizure.
distinction is made between the business OF
selling leaf tobacco by sample and the bust
ness of selling samples, but incidentally, and as
necessary to his business, dealer is permitted
to send out samples of his tobacco for the pur-
pose of soliciting orders, which must be prop
erly accounted for both by the dealer and by
the person to whom the tobacco is delivered
and these samples will be exempt from seizure.
N B. SCOTT Commissioner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
The Loss of the Jewel.

An inquiry was begun yesterday after
noon by Captains Bolles and Bulger into
the wreck of the steam schooner Jewel
on January 10 near Caspar. Captain
Madsen testified that the weather was
thick and he could not see the lights on
land, and that the vessel went aground
before he was aware that he was near
the shore. The schooner was valued at
Szo;oOO and the lumber cargo at SIP 900
The investigation will be resumed to-
day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

well represented at the 1ashlohapIe 1unc-
ton.
The bride is the daughter of w P. Kip,
and ever since she made her debut in the
world of society has been considered one
of the beauties and a belle of the exclu-
sive set. Dr. Eide has been stationed at
the Preside for the past four years, and
is a popular officer and distinguished ply
stefan.
Long before noon, the hour set for the
ceremony, the invited guests began to ar
rive. The church, with its pretty decora-
lions of dropping vines, plant ferns and
fluffy white chrysanthemums, was much
admired The ushers, Captain John A.
Lockwood and Lieutenant Rutherford of
the Fourth Cavalry and Lieutenant
Butner and Lieutenant Force of the Third
Artillery, were in attendance and found
seats for all.
bridal march from "Lohengrin," the
bridal party entered the church. First
came the ushers, then the maid of honor,
Miss Mary Kip, and lastly the bride, lean
ing on the arm of her father, w. P. Kip.
DR.. Edie and his best man, Lieutenant
Harris of the Fourth Cavalry, met the
spoke the solemn binding words and
Bishop 1,ichols pronounced the benedic-
The bride wore an exquisite gown of
high, finishing in a pleated stock of soft
chiffon. The bridal veil, which fell into
the folds of the immense train, completed
the costume.
Miss Mary Kip wore a modish gown of
cream white bengaline A large white
picture hat with nodding plumes was an
artistic accessory to the fetchy costume
After the church ceremony the bridal
party and a limited number of invited
friends assembled al the Kip residence on
Eddy street. where bridal breakfast was
served.
DIR. and Mrs. Eide left last evening for
a southern bridal tour, and on their re-
turn will reside at the Preside.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
AMUSEMENTS

Goumbia-"The Idols Eye
Calfornia-"Yon Yonson'
Alcazar-''A Temperance Town"
Tivoli-"The Wedding Day.
Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Comedy-'"Two Married Men"
Chutes and Zoo-Pianka, the Lady OF Lions
Olympia Corner Mason and Ellis Streets Speciates.
Central Park-The Steeplechase.
Ingeside Race Track-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
In Honor of the Charter.

The stars and stripes ioated proudly
from the dome of the City Hall yester-
day in honor of the ratification of the
charter by the Senate at Sacramento
Needless to say 1t was not displayed at
the instance of the men who were elected
to certain patronage offices which they
must leave at the end of the year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
"Mrs Winslow's SOOTHING svrup''

Has been used over fifty .ears by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success 1t soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie. reg
ulates the Bowels and is the Best remedy for
Diarrhoeas. whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

HOTEL DEL CORONADO-Take advantage
of the round-trip tickets. Now only $50 by
steamship. including fifteen days board at
hotel; longer stay 81 so per day. Apply at
4 New Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

II was just going to ask you to sub
scribe to this purse for Jibbles widow,
when l happened to remember that he
was your worst enemy"
'Tll be delighted to subscribe Just
think how it will grind him, wherever he
isu'-Indianapolis Journal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
Suits AGAINST Lees Continued.

The suits brought in Justice Groezing-
er's court against Chief of Police
Lees to determine the ownership of GER
tain nickel-in-the-slot machines, captured
by the police, did not go on yesterday.
The cases were continued until next
Monday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

But can't you learn to love me-? per-
sisted the wrong man.
She shook her head gently.
"Tve learned a good many difficult
things" she replied, but they have al
ways been things 1 wanted to learn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20

EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER.
Use Acker's English Remedy in any. case of
coughs colds Group. Should 1t fail to give
Drug Co.