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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

George W. Hale. a mining man Of So
nora, Is at the Lick
II. Haussmann Of Portland, Or, is regis
tered at the Occidental.
Benjamin p. Parker. the Livermore
banker, is a guest at the Palace.
Thomas Davidson IS registered at the
Lick from his home at Clifton Court.
Assemblyman c. 3. Jilson is registered
at the Grand from his home in Siskiyou.
Benjamin Ide Wheeler came over from
Berkeley last night and registered at the
Palace.
II. A. Jastro. chairman Of the Bakers
field Board OF Supervisors, IS a guest at
the Grand.
W. F. George. one OF the influential
Sacramento attorneys, is at the Palace,
accompanied by his wife.
J. Friedman. one Of the most prominent
bushes men of Novato, is among the re-
cent arrivals a the Grand.
]. ]. Jack. one of the leading business
men Of Santa Rosa, is a guest at the
Grand, where he arrived yesterday.
r. J. NOrtham. the Riverside fruit
grower. is at the Palace. He arrived yes
terday and registered from Los Angeles.
o. b. Stanton. a Kansas City hotel man
and formerly OF the Baldwin Hotel in this
city, IS one Of last nights arrivals at the
Palace.
Dr. c. B. Dixon. one Of the best-known
Of the Los Angeles medical fraternity. is
at the Grand. accompanied by his wife
and son.
Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Porter, two mis-
sionaries from the Orient, who arrived in
the city on the Gaelic, are staying at the
Occidental.
William Thompson, a Montana capital
ist, who IS largely Interested In mining
properties, is at the Palace. He is regis
tered from Butte.
f. d. Peixotto. Alexander Hamilton,
Wakefield Baker and F. A. Greenwood
have returned 10 the city after a short
business trip TO the southern part Of the
State.
DR.. George Goodfellow. who was with
General Shafter in Cuba, is in the city
II is understood that he has come 10 take
a position which has been offered him
on the medical staff of the Santa Fe.
Among the passengers who arrived yes
terday from China on the Gaelic Is Pay
master Z. d. Ryan. L. S. y. He is on
his way home, having completed his term
of service with the Asiatic squadron.
Rev. B. c. Haworth missionary, who
has spent several years in Japan and IS
now on his way East 10 spend a three
months vacation. is at the Occidental.
After his term Of rest Is over he will
return to his field OF labor across the
Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
DE PACHMANN'S
THIRD RECITAL

~ E PACHMANN'S third recital was
II Y in some respects the best he has
IL n given. 1t had its deficiencies as
well. of which more farther on
What was most important was the fact
that at one point I'm the programme YES
terday afternoon the pianist aroused more
real enthusiasm than at any previous
time. There has not been much sincerity
in the approval hitherto accorded him.
the applause generally being rather weak
and not of that spontaneous. uncontroll-
able kind that some of the truly great are
capable of arousing. II is small wonder
that De Pachmann has not been more
generous OF encores. for II must have been
quite evident TO him that the disturbances
in the auditorium were but perfunctory
plaudits, contributed largely by the
claque. Yesterday, however. he won ap-
plause that was as hattering as II. was
real, and, may add, 1t was richly de-
served.
There was liberal Offering Of Chopin in
the programme, and De Pachmann's ex-
cellence in the works of that composer
although repeated until it has become
wearisome, is not the less a fact Yet
right here l wish TO make a reservation.
De Pachmann excels as an interpreter OF
Chopin, but he does not play everything
by Chopin well. After hearing him re-
peatedly L am forced 10 conclude that he
lacks the necessary spirituality to bring
out certain qualities that are primarily
Responsible Tor the charm, the spell. the
appeal of Chopin's music
His reading of the first nocturne yester-
day was demonstrative of this fact n
was technically admirable. a model OF
phrasing and color. but there was not In
IL the heart quality, the poetic depth the
dream. In the Fantasia (Chopin), op. 40
he played deliciously and with the utmost
finesse. There were rare touches of deli
cacy in the above mentioned Nocturne
and again in the Impromptu, op %, but
II was in the Mazurka, op. Z. and Valse
No. that the qualities of brilliance and
grace We're paramount These two num-
bers were the gems of the afternoon and
would argue De Pachmann, IL not an ideal
player OF Chopin, at least an interpreter
OF that composers dance music who can
not be equaled or even approached
The final numbers were not happy. ex-
cepting the Valse Caprice (Schubert-
LiszO, which was played admirably The
Perpetuum Mobile (Weber) has an inter
est, but ii always reminds me OF a race
with metronome. De Pachmann's purity
OF tone was heard to advantage In the
Pollacca Brilliant (weber op 7S. but the
composition is rather tedious than other
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
NO NEW CASES
OF THE PLAGUE
SCOurge Stamped Out at
Honolulu.
Special Correspondence OF The Call.

HONOLULU, H. l., Dec. 23.-There have
been no new cases OF plague since last
advices. There have been several sudden
deaths. and in each instance rumor as
signed the plague as the cause. Investi-
cation proved otherwise. on the 18th the
quarantine over Chinatown was lifted
and business is now going on as usual in
that district.
There have been no deaths by plague
since the 18th inst. Up TO that time hve
victims We're reported. The Board of
Health now claims that but two deaths
were caused by the scourge, the remain
ing three cases being doubtful or sus-
picious.
Chinatown is being thoroughly cleaned.
A commission Of three has beeeH appoint
ed TO examine the district and report some
scheme TO remodel the territory. The idea
is TO build additional streets and make
other improvements. The line OF Work
Will depend almost wholly upon the nhd-
ings and direction of this commission.
The Government idea Is TO make the
extension Of Smith, Maunakea and heka-
ulike streets an important part or the pro-
gramme. but the commission may think
the money can be better spent for sani-
tary purposes elsewhere and in other
directions. 1t Is almost certain that there
Will be considerable condemnation OF old
buildings on account of their unSanitary
condition. These will have 10 be paid for
Driveways through each block vii be
ton OF a few buildings and the removal
of others. Some scheme of getting air
and sunlight through the tenements will
be insisted upon. II is in such work as
this that most Of the money probably will
be used.
The Council OF State will be asked to
appropriate 100000 at once with which TO
carry out the present plan Of altering and
improving Chinatown in conformity with
the sanitary programme OF the Board OF
Health.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-The following
telegram has been received by the super
vising surgeon general OF the United
States Marine Hospital service from Sur
geon Carmichael at Honolulu:
HONOLULU, Dec 20.-There are two cases
OF the plague reported IN Honolulu: two deaths
December u. No new cases 10 December %
Quarantine against Infection raised December
70
Surgeon General Wyman, in referring
TO the dispatch, said he did not consider
the situation critical in any respect. He
also said that Honolulu had a competent
Board of Health. This organization had
in times past manifested ability TO take
good care Of the public welfare In the
matter of health, and he had no doubt It
would prove equal 10 the emergency in
the present instance. DR. Wyman said
that Pacific Coast ports in the United
States had been notified OF the reports
from Honolulu and that immediate meth
DDS would be resorted TO to prevent the
Introduction OF the plague.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

and the which has already attended the ar
rangement for parcels post with Germany affords a
strong argument in favor OF il.
One OF the defects OF the present postal law is the
opening given for abuses OF the privilege OF sending
certain articles second class mail 1t is said that
defect can be remedied it will be possible provide
cheap parcels post without loss to the Government.
As the Postmaster General has strongly recommended
the passage of the Loud bill designed to restrict
second class mail privileges to those who rightly
entitled TO them it is probable something may be
accomplished to establish parcels post.
The people would be glad TO have both the parcels
post and the savings banks for there is no reason
why our postoffice should not meet as many popular
demands as those OF Europe but we must not expect
too much at once. The establishment OF either will
be long step toward the attainment OF the other and
a great improvement on existing conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
WINS A BELLE
FOR HIS BRIDE
Engagement OF Miss Helen
Hopkins and Augustus
Taylor Announced.

An interesting engagement, made pubic
yesterday, was that OF Miss Helen HOP
kins and Augustus Taylor. The bride 10
be is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. z. w
Hopkins and since her social debut, three
years ago, has been one Of the most
prominent bellies in her select circle.
Miss Hopkins is an unusually pretty
girl-tall, graceful, with a delicate blonde
coloring. that is the admiration OF all
who meet her.
. Mr. Taylor. the fortunate man. is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Taylor, and
is equally prominent in business circles
and in the prominent clubs and society.
He occupies the responsible position Of as
sistant secretary at the Union Iron
Works, OF which establishment his father
is president He Is a member OF the Bur
lingame University and California Tennis
clubs and Is one OF the most popular
young men in town.
No date has been set for the wedding.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
THE DEMAND FOR IMPROVEMENT.

u was expected the election the propositions
\ TO issue bonds 20 provide the city with a
pletc sewer system. erect needed schoolhouscs
and city and county hospital carried in favor oi
those measures by an overwhelming majority. Thus
every feature in the general plan for improvement sub
utcd TO the people has been approved and ample
evidence has been given OF the eagerness OF the citi
zens 10 begin a new era OF municipal development and
progress.
L is true thar he vote cast in these elections IS but
fraction OF the total Of the city but it fair
10 assume that the voters who stayed At home were
divided on the various questions in about the same
proportions as those who voted At any rate it Is
evident that the citizens who take enough interest
in public affairs 20 go 10 the polls when there is no
party issue ~ stake are strongly in favor OF the new
movement and are willing 20 bear the comparatively
slight cost which is needed 10 put San Francisco
among the foremost American cities in all the equip
ments OF a modern municipality
The people having voted for the bonds it now re-
mains for those in authority that the work goes
forward with promptness and is carried on with
economy. There should be no scandals in any part
OF the work None Of the delays and the jobs which
marked the construction Of the City Hall and the still
unoompleted Hall Of Justice should be tolerated in the
erection OF the hospital and the schoolhouses or in
the construction o the sewers and the opening Of the
panhandle A serious responsibility rests upon the
officials who have charge OF any portion Of the
work and that responsibility they will not be per
mitted either 10 ignore or TO shirk
II the enterprises to be undertaken are carried
out in the right spirit and in she right way the pro-
gressve movement OF the city viii rot end with their
completion. One good work well done invariably
serves TO prepare the way for another but when a
policy OF public improvement is turned awry and
made TO serve for such jobbery has marked the con-
struction Of almost all our public works heretofore.
from the City Hall TO the Ferry Depot there arises
a spirit Of popular indignation which prevents any
further municipal enterprises for years 10 come.
i is 10 be understood therefore that the demand for
improvement at this time means Improvement in meth
ods OF public work as well as in other things. The
voters have done their share They have ntrsted the
officials OF the city with large sums Of money and they
expect an honest and efficient administration OF the
trust At present every is sangune OF the future
All rejoice in the manifestation given OF the a,yak
eneo spirit oi civic patriotism and it will go hard
with any one in authority who in carrying out the
work shall give the people occasion or cause for re-
GREETING their votes OF confidence
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

A PATENT-J. T. G., HolIister Cal
Every patent contains a grant to the
patentee. heirs or assigns for the torn
OF seventeen years Of the exclusive rtebt
TO make. use and vend the invention ~
discovery throughout the United STATE
that no one has right 10 make a 6a ppSt,r -,
ed article. even II only for his own SIse
as the patentee has the exclusive rtsh,
to make as we'll as 10 use and sell.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Glasgow, Scotland. has long been held up by ad-
vocates OF good government as example OF what a
city should be. Its principal boast municipal
ownership OF a splendid tramway system. Added in
terest given to this recently by an announcement
in the dispatches that the for its new equip
ment had been let TO a New Yorl; frm-an indication
that least we have some good things on this side
OF the water they haven't in Glasgow
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
Success Of a California Artist.

Miss Mary Dawson. who has long Deeh
recognized as one OF the leading hlus-
traitors, left San Francisco few months
ago 10 enjoy the benefits Of study IN the
broader fields OF New York. Miss Davis9n
tvnicai swell American woman, taken
from New York models. This work Is con-
sidered by the critics as one or MISS Davl-
sons most artistic creations, ana lts pun
lication is anxiously awaited by the IlaIly
admirers of her great talent. II VIII De
reproduced in an especially selected coloI
on extra heavy paper. in next sunday
Call. and will make an elegant poster Ut Io1
wall decoration. You will want II. Do not
miss ffl
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
HIGHBINrERs ARRESTED.
Marysville Authorities Lock Up Sus-
picious Characters.

MARYSVILLE, Dec. 2e.-As a result OF
the highbinder war which has been IN
progress in this city of and on for sew
eral months the City Marshal has given
orders that all Chinese who cannot give O
rested. Pursuant OF these orders gen
eral raid on Chinatown took place to-day.
As a result Of the roundup nine Hop
cells In the City Prison, charged with va
grancy. In the course OF the raid the p0-
lice captured quantity Of dynamite. six
pistols, two daggers and a sawed-Om shot
gun
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
Sudden peath of a strnnrsr

II. jackson, roomer in the Continental
Hotel. at 52l Pacific street died suddenly
IN the hallway at $3.50 O'Clock yesterday
morning as he was about 70 go into the
street. he arrived at the hotel a few
days ago and nothing Is known OF his
identity or antecedents other than the
name Of Jackson. which he gave. An in
quest will be held
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

NORMAL SCHOOL GRADUATE-A
Reader, City. There is no law or rule
that provides that a graduate OF a Nor
NAL School in California shall not teach
until having attained the age of 30 years
AS soon as a graduate receives diploma
or certihcate II entities him or her to
teach providing an appointment as teacb
er is secured.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
Personally Conducted Excursion,

In improved wide-vestibuled Pullman tourist
sleeping cars via Santa Fe Route. Experienced
excursion conductors accompany these excur-
sions 70 look after the welfare % passenEers
To Chicago and Kansas City every sunday
Wednesday and Friday. To Boston. Montreal
and Toronto every Wednesday. To St Louis
every Sunday. To 81. Paul every Sunday ana
Friday. Ticket Office. s2s Market street
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

1t seems if the limit OF humiliation has come at
last to the horse He has been used as a beast OF
protless burden, up into sausage meat and other
wise abused in the flesh, and doctors are max
ing drunkard OF him in order that with his virus
they may destroy drunkenness in that unreliable ami
NAL man.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-James L. Flood
and wife, Walter S. Fritz and Miss Hecht
Of San Francisco are at the Holland. A.
b. Stratton Of San Francisco is at the
Gilsey. Fred Zobel OF San Francisco Is
at the Vendome. NJ. Holje Of San Fran
cisco is at the Manhattan
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Many hard raps have been administered to the
good little boy in the Sunday school books Who
didn't go fishing Sunday. The latest blow is the
worst 1t comes in the shape of story to the effect
that Dom Paul was such bad little boy in Pennsy-
vana that he ran away to become President OF the
Boer Republic
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
Named for Postmaster.

PASADENA, Dec. 29.-John W. Wood. n
local druggist. has been notified by tele-
gram from Washington that he was yes
terday nominated by Congressman r. J.
Waters for the pOstmas tersh hip OF this
city, to succeed Webster WOtkyns Mr.
Wood has been in business here seventeen
years and his choice is popular.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
Inspector seibold Reappointed.

j. n. Seibold' who for several terms vas
chief OF the postofice inspectors IN tbfs
city, has been reappointed "a PostofIica
inspector. and left last evening on hts wa
TO Havana, Cuba. where he has been sta
toned.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
The Fastest Train Across the Conti-
nent.

The California Limited. Santa Re Route Con-
Meeting train leaves p. m. Monday. wednes-
day. Friday and Saturday. Finest equipped
train and best track OF any line 20 the East
Ticket office. CPS Market street
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

,,-tsa There will be two more recitals az
sherman & Clay's Hall on the afternoon
OF January and s. ..,.-r,1,7-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

The telephone monopoly which is preyng upon this
city has met with merited reputation of its arro-
gance in Sacramento. 1t requires more than one
lesson sometimes to teach some people decency The
local experience should have been an instructor to
the Hello" frauds
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Governor Gage has clothed with considerable
mystery the meaning OF his references to expenditures
on the mother lode OF the State Men who are ia
miliar with the methods OF the Governors political
associates convinced that in this instance the
mother lode" is the State treasury
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

No new years table Is complete without A
bottle OF DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bitters. the
great South American tonic Of exquisite favor
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

1t has been officially announced in diplomatic cir
cles that Germany doesn't want the Danish West In
dies The lesson which Spain received is evidently
having an effect and perhaps sour apples" may have
something to do with the case
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

A DIMES VALUE-G. A. B.. Oakland
Cal. The market value OF a dime OF 1S2e
is % cents. Such a coin does not Command
a premium from dealers
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Another young man OF this city with bright pros
poets has learned the hard lesson which so many have
been taught that thief is always a good fellow. This
particular school OF instruction does not seem to be
much OF a success.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Some people never to have enough Manv
people OF opinion that with all the millions OF
the late Thomas Blythe his heress would have been
satisfied. And yet she wanted Moore
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

The scarcity Of hares OF which the ooursing men
complain appears 20 be having dangerous effect.
The hounds are looking FOR game among noffensive
citizens in the streets Something more effective than
a muzzle might prove a remedy.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Townsend's California Glace Fruits sc
pound In fire etched boxes or Jap baskets.
627 Market street. Palace Hotel building
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

The authorities at Washington have chance to be
magnanmous to California They wouldn't give us
representation on the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion but there is vacant district judgeshp in Alaska
that thSy might let us have
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Although the President spelled it Porto Rico" in
his message, the Board OF Geographical Names has
decided it should be spelled Puerto Rico as the na
tves do. and so that spelling rules the roost
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

C'r-heurl--vaudevliie.
C.luuhta-"The Christian"
California" Cumberland So
-svuii-'I.ttie Ro-peor"
Alhamtra-' Black patti TSoubatours."
Grand OTera-h0use- SlnbaG."
Aleazar-'' 'Cllrrrlle FsGlen.'
Chutes 100 and Theaervausevie every afternoon and
evening
olympia corner Mason and Ellis streets-speeialres.
oakland Race TrneS-Taces.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Townsend's famous broken and mixed
candies-2 lbs. sc. ST Palace Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Cream mixed candles in japanese bas-
kets, ID 50c.. at Townsend's. 81 Markets
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Time 20 send your Eastern friends
TOwnsend's California Glace Fruits: soc ID
IN fire-etched boxes. CT Market, Palaces
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

The State Board OF Dental Examiners has been free
from scandal for at least six weeks The board as
an operating institution is happily out of existence
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

The nations seem 10 be allance-mad or the cor
respondents are taking terrible liberties with the
truth Hardly day passes but news of some new
alliance is sent broadcast.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

No waiting at TownseId's: plenty of
help. Thousands Of packages OF California
Glace Fruits and Candies packed all ready
TO hand out. 6Z Market street
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Special Information supplied daily o.,
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) $40 Monte
gomery street Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

Cream Mixed Candies 25c 1b. Towusen4's..
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

CHICAGO NEWS STANDS
sherman Houses T.. q. News Co.'S Great North
ern HOteIi Fremont House; Auditorium Hotel
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

WASHINGTON Cd. c. OFFICE. .weIin Eton Hotel
J. r. ENGLISH, Correspondent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

NEW YORK NEWS STANDS;
Waldorf-Astorin Hotels A. Brentano 81 Union
Squares Murray Hiu Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

NEW YORK REPREsENTATIvEt
PERRY LUkENs JR......29 Tribune BuildIn
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

NEW YORK CORRESPONDENT
Z. c. CARLTON.......-...... Herald sQuar
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30

c. GEORGE KROGSEsS.
Manager Foreign Advertising. Marquette Build
ing. Chicago.