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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
THE PERPLExlNG SURPLUS,

! n ECRETARY GAGE has complained that the in
creaslng surplus IN the treasury takes and keeps
| - money out OF the channels of trade. He is not
the only one to whom the surplus is matter of Sc
rous consideration. In fact, there are very large
number of people who have the money on their
minds by day and possibly in their dreams by night
and of the things which will interest us in the
proceedings of Congress this winter will be- that of
determining what to say about the surplus and what
to do with it.
AT the close of October the surplus for the fiscal
year, which began July I, had already reached the
sum OF more than $z3,oooooo, and it is increasing
right along. The changes made in the war revenue
act at the last session of Congress expected to
reduce the revenue by $4,000 ooo but such has been
the increased prosperity and business OF the country
that the reduction will not amount to more than
100000. So have the surplus and the problem
of deciding what to do with it.
There three classes of people who have their
it. First the liquor men, who believe the
surplus justes them IN demanding reduction of the
tax upon liquor from ST 10 to 70 cents per gallon 1t
is stated that they have already begun their campaign
and will make strong attack upon Congressman as
soon the session begins. They will not have to
tight the battle alone for the brewers organizing
and it is probable the two will combine to bring
about reduction of taxes upon both whisky and
beer.
A second class of men who are interested in the
money the Congressman who wish appropria-
tons for their districts 1t stated that river and
harbor bill carrying at least $50 900 OF immediate
appropriations is of the things that are conf
IDENTIFY expected at Washington. Furthermore there
is prospect of good and liberal appropriation bill
for public buildings and the construction of the
memorial bridge across the Potomac These bills
will of find favor with many persons and they
constitute very strong force in opposition to the
liquor men and the brewery.
Finally, there is among the departments of the
Government itself desiresto relieve the treasury of
its surplus and Secretary Gage of his troubles For
example, the Way Department is said to be of the
opinion that the expenditures in the Philippines next
year will be higher than they were for last year. and
consequently more money will be needed Other de-
partments take similar views Of their expenditures.
In short, nearly every one who has a reach long
enough TO get at the surplus has decided opinion as
to what should be done with it. 1t is familiar say
ing that it is easier to handle surplus than deficit
but it must be admitted that i&woud take pretty
big deficit to make trouble and cause more talk
than will be produced by this surplus when Congress
gets down to business.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
NATIONAL THEATER
TO BE ESTABLISHED
IN WINDY CITY

The first national theater may be estab-
lished in Chicago, after all. An expert
ment looking to that end is to be made
there next spring and out of it is hoped to
grow the national theatrical company and
in time national theater, too. But the
organization is deemed more important
than the building for housing it. and to
getting the company together the first
efforts of the organizers will be devoted.
The movement has been started by
Henry T. Powers, who will place Pow
ers' Theater at the disposal of the COM
pany be organized for a period of three
months. Should the experiment prove &C
ceptable to the public he says he is will
ing after that to turn the theater over
to the organization for a stated time each
year. 1t is not proposed to seek Govern
ment or municipal help, but to raise
fund of $50 900 by private subscription for
the other expenses.
The plan was suggested to Manager
Powers by Leo Ditrichstein some time
ago, and he is, therefore, really its orig
inator. 1t is proposed to organize stock
company of twenty-eight persons to pre-
sent the pieces chosen. This will be large
enough to permit the leading players to
appear only three times week, while the
minor players appear nightly.
Four plays would be tried, and after
they had been on R1few 1t could be seen
which was the most popular. Two rounds
of performances, it is considered, would
show the direction of the public fancy
conclusively enough. Afterward the piece
or two pieces showing the greatest draw
ing capacity would have the preference In
the succeeding two weeks, the others be-
ing played, however, at least once every
week. AT the end of month fifth play
could be produced or revived.
The promoters of the plan hope to ex-
tend it's operations to New York, Boston
and Philadelphia. The company, it is sus-
gested, could play three months each in
Chicago and New York, If a New York
theater could be secured, and divide the
remaining three months between Boston
and Philadelphia.
Into cities much smaller than these"
said Mr. Ditrichstein in an interview, 'the
company could not hope to go, but its in
f1uence nevertheless would be felt in every
city, and it's repertoire of plays could be
drawn upon, after an interval, by any
city. More pieces could be put in with the
knowledge that they could not be played
two consecutive nights at time with
profit, and a blow would be dealt at the
the greatest enemy dramatic art has ever
had, and nothing but repertoire theater
or a repertoire company can bring about
any change in present theatrical meth
ods''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

NewY
N a
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him
be in the had
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shoul dhavebe glad to seh and was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

in cotton-spnning. the South is approaching the ac-
tvy of the North and the West tits stated that her
railways are crowded with business it is almost i'm
possible for them to handle it.
Surely, with SO much in the way of improving ma
chlnery 1t is not too much expect there will be
an Improvement in the social conditions of the peo-
pie, that Bourbonlsm will die out and that the South
ern problem, which is now perplexng, will solve
itself in the hum of industry the advance of education
and the establishment of law
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Kentucky
Tivoli-'fThe Belle York"
Centra-'Northern Lights"
-house-''The
-house-Grand commencing November
Alcazar-'Nancy & Co..
Columbia-''The First Duchess of Marlborough"
Chutes Observation-Disclosures every afternoon
evening
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Metropolitan Tempe-Royal italian Band.
Recreation Park-Basebal.
Alhambra-"The Fantasticks." &C
Vaudeville Enter
tanment and Doll Sale.
Oakland Racetrack-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

In his race for Governor of Massachusetts Josiah
Quincy did about we'll could have been expected
by such Of his friends as are reasonable but he will
not be looked to any longer Democratic Moses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

If the report be true that France Russia and Great
Britain have agreed upon programme of action with
respect to Turkey it is likely the Sultan will find
sympathizer in Kaiser Wilhelm.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
SOME ANSWERS
TO QUERIES BY
GALL READERS

WITHOUT CENTS-T. L. H., CITY.
Nickels without the figure V do not COM
mand premium.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

When the chiefs who made the campaign against
Croker begin to discuss who did the lions share of
the work we may expect Mark Twain to rise and
claim the honor of having run him out OF town by
way of new joke
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

KEYSTONE STATE-L. S. G., Pacific
Grove, Cal Pennsylvania is called the
Keystone State from the fact that in the
original thirteen States it was the middle
one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

CHINESE INTERPRETER g., City.
Interpreters of the Chinese language in
the Federal courts are not appointed as
interpreters, but as inspectors, and are
paid 81 day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Special information supplied daily TO
business houses and public men by thu
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1912
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

WALCOTT AND LAvIGNE-S ubscrib-
err, San Pablo, Cal. Joe Walcott and Kid
Lavigne fought in San Francisco October
20, 1897, twelve rounds WalcOtt lost.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
A CHANCE TO SMILE.

First Politician-Do you think we'd bet
ter take the public into our confidence?
Second Politician-Oh, we'll take EN-
in, all right!-Brooklyn Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

WIZARD OF THE NORTH. S. G.
Pacific Grove, Cal. The Wizard of the
North was name given to Sir Walter
Scott.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Care. worry and anxiety whiten the hair too
early. Renew it with Parker's Hair Balsam
Hindercorns. the best cure for corns. Is cts
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

If you want to find out how great a
man is, ask him; If you want to ascertain
how great he isn't, ask his neighbors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

QUARTER OF Subscriber. Beth
any, Cal A quarter of 1853 does not COM
mand a premium unless 1T is one without
arrows at the date and without rays
around the eagle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Choice candies. Tonwsend's. Palace Hotel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

az wish" said the heather King. ''that
our foreign friends would not put so
many suspender buttons in their collec-
TONS
$50 do IT, responded the chief Of the
commissary department. "A few cork
screws would be an excellent substitute
occasionally. Washington Star.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Prospective Boarder-But I can't see
how a lean dog can signify that you keep
a good table.
Farmer-Why, it's as plain as daylight
neighbor. You see, we allow the boardeis
to eat so much that there are no scraps
left for the dog.-Philadelphia Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Cal. Glace Fruit soc per lb at Townsend'a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

BONES OF COLUMBUS-E. c. E, San
Benito, Cal In 1886 the remains of Co
Iumbus were removed from Valladolid to
San Domingo. then in 1886 they were
transferred to the cathedral in San Girls
tobal de la Havana. Cuba. and on July
2. 1887. what were declared to be ''the
Italian man-of-war and taken to Genoa
for final interment. Since then a ques-
ton has been raised as to whether the
bones then taken up were those OF Co.
lumbus-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Walnut ana pecan panoche. Townsend.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

It is stated that result of the invasion of China
the powers the industries of the country were so
sturbed that upward of 100000 people are now on
he verge of starvation, it would seem that in some
respects the processes of civilization are not widely
different from those of barbarism
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

If the bandits who abducted Miss Stone were good
business men they would accept the ransom offered
and close the incident By holding out for more tbev
may convince the authorities that would be cheaper
TO offer reward for the capture of the bandits than
to try to ransom the lady.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

PLANET AND STARE. c.. E., San
Benito, Cal The visible planets can be
distinguished from the stars by their
clear steady light, while the stars have
a sparkling or twinkling light
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

The annual horse show in New York is expected
to be eclipsed by the forthcoming automobile show
at which it is said there will be exhibited an auto
capable of making seventy miles hour on a smooth
road
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

Il is announced that Croker is to retire from New
York politics, but If would have been more accurate
TO say New York politics has shaken him off,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

STEAMERS CROSSING ATLANTIC
L. s. G., Pacific Grove. Cal. The first
steamer to start on a voyage across the
Atlantic was the Sirius, which left Bel
fast April 4. 1898. She was followed By
the Great Western, which sailed on the
Sth of the same month out of the port of
Bristol. England. Both vessels reached
New York on the 23d of April, the Sirius
reaching port twelve hours in advance of
the other vessel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

MOTHER GOOSE-L. s. G., Pacific
Grove, Cal. Mother Goose was Mrs.
Goose, a native of Boston, Mass, whose
eldest daughter married Thomas Fleet,
a printer of that city. She composed a
number of nursery rhymes, which she
used to sing to her grandson. Fleet, her
son-in-law, published the first edition of
her rhymes, under the title Of Songs fer
the Nursery. or Mother GoOse's Melo-
dies" in 1719.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

NO RELIGIOUS TEST. D., CITY.
There is nothing in the constitution or the
laws of the United States that says that
3 man otherwise qualified shall not be
elected to the office of President of the
United States because he happens to be a
member of particular church No man
is barred from seeking the nomination
for and being voted for as President ON
RELIGIOUS grounds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

PRINTING PRESS-Club Woman, City,
The Hoe perfecting is the latest printing
press. The linotype is not a printing
press. 1t is a type setting machine, which
makes type at the operators will.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

THE SMALLEST-E. G. E., Pacific
Grove, Cal. The smallest European Sow
ereign principa1ity is Monaco on the Medi-
terranean coast few miles northeast Of
Nice. Within it's limits is the notorious
gambling town of Monte Carlo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

REPORTERS-D. d., City. Reporters
on newspapers are generally selected by
the city editor. Salaries vary with papers
and ability Shorthand writing is not a
prerequisite for newspaper reporting. The
very best reporters do not use shorthand
and seldom take notes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09

FIRE DEPARTMENTS City.
No time has yet been fixed for examina-
ton for positions in the Fire Department.
Applicants must be residents of San
Francisco for at least five years before
appointment from q to 50 years of age
able to read and write the English Ian
guage and pass a satisfactory medical ex-
animation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
ITALY lNCENSED BY
SOUTHERN LYNCHINCS
Her Embassy Suggests Reparaton
by State Department for
Subjects Deaths.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, July 2e.-Italy is deeply in
censed over the lynching OF two of her
subjects which occurred recently in the
State of Mississippi While her representa-
tions to the State Department have been
temperate In tone, they indicate that the
patience OF Italy has been put to q very
severe test.
King Humbert was assassinated only last
summer as the result Of conspiracy
Matched at Paterson, n. J.: five Italians
were lynched in 1899 at Tallulah, La, and
other outrages have been perpatrated upon
Italian subjects. No punishments followed
the Louisiana lynchings.
The State Department has written to the
Governor of Mississippi, asking that he
direct full investigation of the lynching
of the Italians in his State. and that the
persons involved be brought to Justice. The
authorities see hopeful sign in the reso-
lutions adopted in Mississippi a few days
ago condemning the outrage, and they hope
that the result will be that the guilty shall
be made to suffer for their crime.
President Mckinley will make another eff
fort. at the coming session of Congress. to
participating in lynchings. to be brought to
justice. Italy has solemnly invoked the
pledges of existing treaties and asked that
the justice to which she is entitled shall be
given her unfortunate subjects in American
territory, as she would be expected to give
to Americans within her territory.
The President will renew his recommen-
dalton that Congress appropriately confer
upon Federal courts jurisdiction in this
class of international cases. where the ulti-
mate responsibility of the Federal Govern
ment may be involved. 1t is probable that
the President will recommend appropriate
indemnity.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

completing at Knox College, Galesours. Ill.
Later he attended Jones's Commercial Col
Iege in ST. Louis.
His first employment was as a clerk in a
general store at Elmra. n. Y, run by John
and Henry Hill. In 1853 he returned to
Fort Madison, where he began his connec-
ton with Knapp. Stout & Co. lumber man.
ufacturers. From an employe, in 1865. he
became a partner. being elected treasurer
of the company in 1878. This position he
held until last January. when his health
failed. Since then he has Travelled much
but, failing to find relief. returned a few
weeks ago. and submitted to an operation
from the effe:ts of which he died.
AS a. lumber manufacturer Mr.. Douglass
was widely known. He possessed a high
character as a business man and citizen.
He cast his first presidential vote for Bell
and Everett since which time he support
ed the Republican party. He was consid-
cred liberal in his views, was a friend of the
churches and was liberal in charities. He
was knight Templar.
In September, 1853, at Fort Madison, he
married Miss Caroline Amelia Durfee of
Marion: o. His wife died in st. Louis in
May 1892
Archibald and ]. II. Douglass. Jr.. his
sons. and Mrs. Richard Shelton. his
daughter. survive him. The funeral will
take place from the residence at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in
Bellefontaine Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

B1rse tnCreESe In lotion SplnuleS.
There are 1.57S.5i9 more cotton spindles re-
ported for the whole country in 1901 than
in 1900. Over 81 per cent Of these new
spindles are located in the South
Compared with the increase for the whole
country. the percentage of increase In the
looms and spinlles of the South is remark
able. II is seen that during the past year
there has been installed in the Southern
States 1916 cotton spindles and 1875
looms, or an increase of Il per cent in the
cotton spndles of that section. as COM
pared with = per cent increase for the whole
country.
II is contended by the Textile World"
that this large increase. flooding the market
with coarse yarns has brought about the
the business. The increase of per cent.
II continued. would result in doubling the
spinning capacity Of the country in less
jnan ten years. Inc Southern rate of IN
crease would double the number of spindes
in about five years. The population of the
country at the rate of increase during the
past ten years would be doubled In about
thirty-flve years.
The wooden and worsted branch shows the
smallest average increase. being per cent
Tor wooden cards and 2la per cent for
worsted combs This is the only branch
I'm which any of the four sections of the
country show decrease. there being less
number of wooden cards and wooden looms
and worsted looms in the Southern States
than one year ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
CANYON OF THE ARIZONA.
Santa Fe Has Plans to Make 1t Nor,
AcCeRaible.

The Santa Fe management Is preparing
to spend a large sum of money In Ari-
View to making the Grand Canyon in Ari-
iona more accessible. The company has
secured control OF the Santa Fe and Grand
Canyon Railroad, which extends from Will
liams on the main line IL point eleven
miles from the rim OF the canyon.
The road WAS solo Saturday at Williams
by Receiver L. b. Gag, 10. the upset price
OF $4,000 The purchasers We're a commit
tee representing the bonuholderS OF the road
aud one IF the largest bonGaolGers is the
Santa Fe. 1t Is pronable that the name of
tn. company viii be changed to the Grand
CANYON Railroad Company as soon as the
new management takes hold OF the proper
" President Ripley of the Santa Fe said
that the plans Of the company relative to
the property were not complete, but that In
tine to the rim OF the canyon and to build
there one Of the finest summer hotels in the
Vest.
The exact location OF the hotel has not
been decided upon, but 1t is probable that
II Will be erected at the head of Bright
Angel trail in the pines overlooking the
gorge The hotel will be a modern fire.
proof structure and will be run by the rail-
road management
santa Fe and Grand Canyon road to the
CANYON as soon as possible. and it is hoped
TO complete the work by the last of the
year. A project has also been started to
build an electric line skirting the rim of
the canyon for q distance of thirty miles,
the electricity to be generated by water
motors placed at the Indian Gardens. 1,5Oo
feet below the rim Of the canyon. Plans
Tor such line have been prepared and
submitted to q construction company. ana
II is probable that the Santa Fe viii In
time approve of the project. At present
the accommodations for visitors are not as
good as they might be.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
KRUGER REFUSES
TO EAT OR talk,
President of the Transvaal Com
pletely Overcome With Grief
Over His Wife's Death.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Brussels. July %. "A telegram received
here from Hilversum says that former Pres
ident Kruger has refused either to talk 5r
eat since the news of his wife's death
reached him.
The former Presidents physicians are
alarmed. and fear that grief over the loss
OF his wife will seriously affect his health.
HOLLAND SOCIET1,s COINCIDENCE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York July 22.-Theodore NJ. Banta,
secretary Of the Holland Society, has sent
the following cablegram to President Kru-
ger:
President Kruger. The Haeue-Sincerest SYM
sathies. Numbers Vi. "a. IS. 2s. Holland society.
The quotation referred to from the
Bible is:
The Lord bless thee and keep thee: the Lord
make his face shine upon thee and be gracious
unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon
thee and give thee peace
FUNERAL OF MRS. KRUGER.
Pretoria, Sunday, July 21.-Mrs. Kruger.
wife OF former President Kruger Of the
South African Republic. who died Saturday
last OF pneumonia, after an Illness of three
days, was buried here this afternoon.