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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12
Italiano! The flag of America The flag of
your new home!" g." -''
They Iousd Hin,

Italiano! The flag of America! The flag of
your new home!" -'''
They Loved Him.
Santa watched the scramble and laughed
until. as the poem says, Ibis little round
belly shook like bowlfUI of jelly" After
a while he turned to go. and then a strange
thing happened AS if it were preconcerted.
every chick and child made a rush for their
patron saint. A little girl 1eaped up into
his arms and gave him resounding kiss.
A boy pulled at his ieeat,tais and thanked
him in a strange tongue between yanks.
Other children hung from his arms and
legs and wel-nigh pulled him to the floor.
And Santa laughed and Rugged and kissed
all who got at him-no matter whether
their faces were clean or still had the dirt
of the Old World upon them.
A quarter of an hour later Santa Claus
managed to escape. The closing of the
door on his portly figure was a signal for
all to examine their Christmas gifts more
fully, and soon. for the first time in her
life, many a little girl was nursing a doll
tasting the joys of his first orange and
finding the boundless delight contained In a
handful Of common chalk marbles.
Thus the morning quickly passed; then
FOR an hour after the midday meal the
husbands and fathers were let into the
room. and they had to be told time and
again Of the visit of st. Nicholas, and
shown the dolls that cried Mammal" and
those that wouldn't cry at all, and told
about the great yellow oranges and the
sticks of colored candy that could not be
exhibited because they'd been eaten long
ago. But the fathers knew, for St Nicho-
las had not failed to have an assistant dis
tribute bag of oranges and tobacco in
the mems quarters He had tried not to
overlook a single one of Uncle Sans flu
ture citizens.
The Last of the Day.
1t was Christmas night. Far away from
the room of the twinkling Christmas tree,
tired. but happy mothers and boys and
girls were settling down for the night in
their sleeping quarters. Softly to the keep
ers in the corridor there came, as on the
night before, the music of a polyglot cho-
rus. singing the old world folk songs of
Him who lay in Bethlehem manger. 1t
swelled In volume. held Its own for while
imperceptibly grew fainter and fainter. and
every little while a childish treble told of
little mother who was singing her first
dolly to sleep. At last the chorus had all
out oled away-tfred eyes were closing fast
when suddenly clear. girlish voice thrilled
out in triumphant key:
Christie, qui propriis
Manibus fecisti
Eft pro nobis improbis
Nascf voluisti.'
Christ who, with almighty hands
This our being gave US '. -. 3D.,
Wneh we broke His high commands,
Would be born to save u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12

1rit-en for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
With thrilling pauses and we'll polished phrase,
The patriarchs' tale is told to youth and maid
Who sit beside the hearth halfhid In shade
And fancy they can see. drawn in its blaze,
This magic picture Of forgotten days
And the record runs It's deftly made
To point moral and is oyerlaid
With gath ring warmth, with vain and subtle
praise.
So do the years grow mellow and the good
Grow Brighter, as frcm sire to son the deeds
OF heroliyes and causes great. come down,
To point the way TO toiling men who would
That they might serve the worlds compelling
needs,
And do some act future age shall crewnl
CHARLES w. STEVENSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12
Celebrates Anniversary.

Mr.. George w. Driver. the well-known
restaurateur. celebrated the forty-frst an
niversary of his business career yesterday.
and his establishment at sos Pennsylvania
avenue was thronged all day until late in
the evening by friends who came to extend
congratulations An elaborate collation.
was served during the afternoon and even
ing. Mr.. Driver is the Oldest restaurateur
In continuous business in this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12

waiting to hoist the great pieces of rock
into place.
1t is said that little or masonry work
can be done during the winter because of
the unfavCrable weather the contractors are
likely to encounter 1t is possible, however
there will be weeks that will be mild
enough to permit this work to be carried
on. and the contractor and engineers in
charge can be depended upon to take every
advantage of the opportunities that are Of
fercd them. They are all confident that
they can complete the station within the
time allotted, providing there no inter-
ruptionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12
Blaze Interrupts a Play.

The overturning of an oil lamp caused a
fire in the Gunston school, 140l Massachu-
sets avenue northwest, about 7:30 o'clock
last night. An alarm was turned In from
box 14S and several companies of the fire
department were soon upon the scene The
fire occurred in the basement and caused
about $25 damage. A theatrical perform
ance was in progress and a short delay was
caused by the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-12
How She Enjoyed It.

From the Philadelphia Press
Miss Sharpe-"She was telling me how
she enjoyed her dance with you last night"
Mr.. Klumsay-"Why, the only one we
had she insisted upon sitting out"
Miss Sharpe-'Yes. that's what she told
me-"
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
SUPERVISORS
IN A QUANDARY
Assess ment of United
Railroads Involved
in Doubt.

The Board of Supervisors is at present
struggling with another complication in
the assessment muddle as the result Of
the State Board of Equalization fixing the
assessment of the United Railroads in
this city and county. The board named
was given power to assess the corporation
by a Supreme Court decision because the
system is operated IN two counties.
The Board of Equalization fixed the val
uation of the system for assessment pur-
poses at $500, ,SS5, while Assessor Dodge
assessed the plant at $50, O,S29, 20S which in
cludes franchise. solvent credits, money,
rolling stock and other property exclusive
OF real estate.
The Board of Supervisors under the
State law is compelled to pass an ordin-
ance a next Mondays meeting declaring
the mileage of the railroad corporations,
together with the value thereof for as
sessment purposes. 1t is therefore con-
fronted with the dilemma as TO whether
it shall accept the valuation of the State
Board of Equalization or that of the As
SCISSOR.
The quandary is all the greater because
the State raise of 80 per cent must also
be calculated on the valuation. If As
SCISSOR Dodge's valuation is accepted the
United Railroads will be compelled to
pay taxes on S26, ,O93, ,S37 after deducting
the State boards figures are adopted the
amount of taxes to be paid by the rail-
road company will be considerably less.
The matter has been placed in the hands
of the Supervisors Judiciary Committee
for settlement.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
o
DE YOUNG MANSION
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Electric Wires Ignite Woodwork in
Theater and Heavy Loss Is
Sustained

But for the prompt work Of the mem
bers of the Fire Department the resi-
dence of M. H. de Young at 1919 Cali
fornia street would have been destroyed
by fire yesterday morning. Mr. de Young
detected the fire IN the theater which
adjoins the mansion and the servants at
tempted to extinguish the flames. Word
was sent to engine No. Is, which is in
the vicinity, and within few minutes
the fremen had a stream playing on the
burning structure.
The fremen were successful in their
efforts to confne the blaze to the theater
and thus saved thousands of dollars
worth of rare bric-a-brac and works of
art. During the progress of the fire plate
glass from one of the skylights fell in
and severely cut the hands of Battalion
Chief Conlon and Ed Morant of engine
No. Is.
The furnishings in the theater were
very handsome and were practically
ruined by the water poured on the burn
ing building. The damage to the build
ing and its contents is estimated to be
very heavy.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
Bowlers Meet ro-Day.

The second round of the Scottish bowl
ing tournament started last Saturday,
and three men have thus far reached the
third round. They are Joseph Gray, who
cot A default in the second round Dr.
Hamilton and NJ. L. Grove. The second
round must be finished by next Saturday,
and consequently many matches will be
played to-day and a week from to-day.
Thomas McNaught in the upper half and
John McLaren in the lower half are con-
sidered to have the best chance of reach
ing the finals. However, many of the
PLAYERS whom they will meet are i'm
proving rapidly, and there may be an up
set or two.
The club recently organized in Oakland
is growing rapidly, and some of the play
ers are extremely clever. In a match
with the San Francisco players on Sep
tember they were defeated, but in the
return match, to be played on the park
Kinks Thanksgiving day. they figure to
make better showing.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
JUDGE SELECTS
NEW GRAND JURY
Inquisitorial Body Is
Composed Of Promi-
nent Citizens.
A. Sbarboro Is Foreman and
j. A. Shook Is Chosen
Secretary.

A new Grand Jury to serve for the
next six months was named by Judge
Murasky yesterday. 1t consists Of nine
teen prominent citizens and the foreman
is Andrea Sbarboro, the banker. The
other iurymen are:
w. F. Nolan. HOG Eddy street: j. F. slebe,
22l7 Sacramento; Henry E. Coffey. III Scott
E. F. Baruth, 1876 McAllister; Harry NJ KEEL
ly, 357 Hayes Thomas Mahoney Phelan build
Ing; James W. Harris. 23O California; Henry
Gray, California; ]. A. Shook. 2041 Broad
way; A. ]. Raisch, &c Montgomery; W. E.
Davis, 250r Scott; D. OConneIl, 400 California;
J. A. Wilson. Abs Twenty-ifth; Hyman Wolf.
1447 Buchanan; E. ]. Benedict. 32s Valencia;
Scott Elder, 500 Sansome: Thomas W. Collins
1924 Union; Peter Johnson, 625 Vallejo.
Judge Murasky's charge to the new
jury was brief and pointed. He called
the members attention to the fact that
1T was their duty to examine into Of
fenses called tc their attention and to
present indictments wnen their investiga-
tions warranted such action. He also
called their attention to the condition of
affairs in the office of County Clerk Ma
hony, and in this connection said:
During the past few months, gentlemen, an
investigation has been in progress into the
! books, affairs and accounts OF the office Of
/ the County Clerk of this city and county
al lHNtSllkdtlOu Inaue at tne QlNeCIlOn or lne
Board Of Supervisors and conducted by an ex-
pert and by the Deputy County Clerk, E. ].
Casey, who has charge of the probate depart
meEt of the County Clerks office. 1t has
been discovered by this investigation that there
are due To the city and county for services
rendered by the County Clerk during a period
extending over at least the last nine years,
great many thousands of dollars; the exact
amount runs into large figures. 1t is believed
that much of this money is collectable The
law provides that whenever, in your judgment
upon investigation of the affairs Of any de-
partment or office of the city and county govern
ment you shall discover that there are moneys
owing to the county you may empower the
District Attorney to bring suits against the
parties who appear to owe such moneys
In this connection, therefore. gentlemen,
call your attention to the facts I have men
toned and instruct you that you should begin
such investigation and. If you deem ii
proper, instruct the District Attorney to be-
gin the suits which are mentioned in the law.
Grand Juror ]. A. Shook was elected
secretary at a meeting of the body held
Immediately after the conclusion of the
courts charge.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
TELLS OF TRAVELS
IN FOREIGN LANDS
o. F. Won Rhein Lectures Before
Large Audience in First Pres
byterian Church.

A large audience was treated to a rare
entertainment last night when o. F. Won
Rhein recounted the experience of a globe
trotter. He spoke at the First Presby-
terian Church. In an address that spar
killed. with humor and vivid "reminiscences
Mr. Won Rhein recounted incidents of his
travels in India, Japan and the islands
of the East.
The lecturer prefaced his remarks BY
some general advice to prospective trav-
elers. He said:
II am asked very many times what is
the cost of foreign travel 1 would reply
that $40 a day is the minimum expendi-
ture for those who desire to travel in
comfort Many do the grand tour on
less, but they have to sacrifice much of
their enjoyment by so doing"
Continuing the speaker gave a vivid
account of life in Calcutta. Madras and
Ceylon. showing the pecuharities Of the
Parsees and the Hindoos. and dwelling
upon the magnificence Of the courts of the
Indian rajahs.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

well, why didn't you?" queried his
Honor, who was manifestly becoming in
terested. The master mechanic of der
matology drew herself up to her full
height and held up one finger with three
turquoise rings upon it.
Because, Judge, he was no gentleman.
He insuted me. He told me l had such
pretty round cheeks"
WITNESS TALKS SHOP.
Here the attorney for the defense
pleaded with the Judge that this was not
direct Testimony. His Honor began to
look grave and chew his mustache when
the fair witness turned upon him the full
effulgence of her soulful eyes and let
loose three extra kinks in her dimples
Well-ahem-a woman must have her
way you know faltered the Judge.
Proceed with your examination, gentle
men; but let me say that the court will
sustain motion for a change of venue
to the Orpheum at any time now"
When Mrs. Goodwin had reluctantly
relinquished the witness chair NJ. Ella
Harris took it to give the court few
professional pointers. She said that Mrs
Thatcher whose testimonial to the skill
OF Williams had cast a libelous reflection
upon the work of the Harris studio, had
come to her to have thorough overhaul
ing of her countenance. There were pm-
pies to be amputated pittings to be re-
touched and a few wrinkles to be mas
saged. All this had she, NJ Ella Harris,
done with neatness and dispatch and
turned Mrs. Thatcher out upon an awe
struck world to dazzle the eyes of man
with the glory of her face.
Then to prove that a demonstrator was
not a new patent fire extinguisher, Mrs
Harris put Mrs. Minna Elliot upon the
stand. Mrs. Elliot was a smallpox dem
onstrator. The left hemisphere of her
countenance looked lIie ragged piece
of canton flannel, but beyond the meri-
dian of her nose there glowed the blush
OF a spring peony. Judge Cabaniss had
the great misfortune to sit on the ''be-
fore using" side and requested the wit
ness to look him in the eye from time to
time as a gentle sedative.
AT last the gathering gloom began TO
veil the specimens of the beauty doctors
handicraft and Judge Cabaniss announced
that he was going to Napa to take the
rest cure and would not listen to the case
for at least ten days.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
Speaks on Need of New Schools.

Superintendent Of Schools William H.
Langdon delivered an address last even
ing before the Iroauois Club on the nee
essity Of the passage of bonds for the
erection Of new schools in this city.
He quoted statistics to show that San
Francisco was poorly equipped in the
matter Of schOolhouses as compared with
other cities and that there was consid-
cradle Overcrowding in the present build
ings and in many cases no provision ex-
listed for many children who desired 10
attend the public institutions
The club also adopted a resolution that
any member nominated for election OF
the Democratic ticket should not allow
his name to be placed upon the ticket
of any other political party. if also nomi-
mated by such party
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
MEETS FEARFUL DEATH
IN BOILING TAR VAT
Thomas Kelly, Employed at Risdon
Iron Works, Falls into Scald-
inc Mixf11ro

Thomas Kelly, a single man, residing at
5ol Twentieth street, met with a horrible
death yesterday at the Risdon Iron Works
by falling headforemost into a vat of
polilng tar. Kelly, who is laborer. was
engaged in dipping newly cast gas pipe
INTO vat of tar when in some manner
ne lost his balance, while standing on an
elevated platform, and plunged into the
vat
was discovered the ambulance was rushed
from the Central Emergency Hospital to
tne scene and the sufferer hurried to the
CITY and County Hospital, where every
thlng to ease his sufferings was done.
Kelly lived but few hours after his ar
rival in the hospital
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
UnIaundered
White Shirts 25c.

Think of it, Good strong muslin;
made with continuous facing; rein
forced front and back; seams double
stitched and felled; union bosOms-
that is, cotton with a linen finish.
Every ones size, IA to I8. We've
no excuse to offer for the price. We
simply take this method of bringing
our Furnishing Goods Section before
VOL
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

The Capuchin Fathers will commence a
mission at St. Pauls Church, Twenty
ninth and Church streets, tomorrow. The
mission Will last for two weeks. 1t is
the first to be given by the order in this
State.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
Candy Extras.

25c a Ib. for choice French mixed
creams and bonbons with just enough
chocolate to be relshed We are in
Producing new candies all the time.
To-day it is:
Choice Chocolate Chips, with mo-
lasses center. Ii your mouth doesn't
water now it is because you never
tasted chocolate and molasses to-
gether. OF for Ioc.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
HAIE'S.
POkes for Misses.

What could be daintier or dressier?
There is something bewitching and
winning about pokes, especially when
worn by children. Never has style
become so popular.
So we decided to make a special
display of them to-day. With that
thought in view we have had our
whole workroom force for some days
working on these styles for children.
Most OF them have never been seen
before. There are no two alike IN
the collection; all hand made. shirred
for little girls 5 to IS years OF age
The s8.e5 ones are in white silk with
double rim. shirred, and trimmed with
white silk and two white tips
81 10 ones are white shirred silk.
S495 ones velvet, castor shade,
lined with white and castor silk shirred,
set off with pompon and ribbons.
$500 one is a sweeping bonnet, pink
velvet, very dainty and at 50 90 Is
brown velvet faced with pale blue chiffon.
Another S6T5 in the castor.
The poke bonnets are ready to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
All skin complaints quickly ruccumb to
the use of Koenigstein's Red Salve.

SAN JOSE. Sept. 25.-H w. ChappIe of
stanford University has been appointed physI-
cal director of the recently organized Young
Mems Christian Association of this city. Chap
pie is instructor in hygiene and also in charge
Of the mems gymnasium at Stanford Univer-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
NOTICE TO The PUBLIC.
a New [ LaW for the State of CallfOrnl

After many years Of the most successful
practice MR. GEORGE MAYERLE Ehe Ger
man Expert Optcian at 1O71 Market street.
has been awarded a certificate by the State OF
California emitting him to practice Optometry
and prescribe glasses to those having weak
eyes and poor sight
Mr. GEORGE MAYERLE has probably ft-
ted glasses TO more prominent men OF the
world than any other Optician in this country.
The fact that the highest U S Army Navy
and Government officials are using his glasses
should be sufficient evidence OF his wonderful
ability to treat most complicated cases with
accuracy and perfection
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

~ LAWFUL as a kitten, smiling so
Ias to bring into play both the ma
jor and the minor series of dim
II pies, coy in her quaint dermatolog
ical way, Mrs. Alice Goodwin Of
the beauty foundry of NJ. Ella Harris
held the center stage in the roaring farce
comedy which was produced before Judge
Cabaniss yesterday afternoon To en-
large upon her radiant beauty of face
or the delicate charm of her manner
would be to paint the lily.
Mrs. Goodwin had so far torn herself
from the enhancing art of face sculptur-
ing as to consent to appear as a witness
in behalf of NJ. Ella Harris in the suit
for libel being waged by that lady against
her rival non-union practitioner, Or"
Leon Williams. The honor of a noble
profession rested upon the shoulders of
Mrs Goodwin. She and she alone could
vindicate the title held by her employer
of being the only safe and reliable beauty
artist in the city and county of San Fran
cisco.
PITIED PITTED BOY.
Eyes. 1 know DR.. Thatcher" replied the
fair one to the query of the attorney for
the defense.
He is the husband of Mrs Margaret
ldlCileIs VINO complains InaI MRS. Har-
ris did not treat her face successfully.
He came to my house to see about buy
ing some of my secondhand Clothes"
Did he say for whom he wanted the
clothes?" inquired the attorney.
Eyes, he wanted them for himself"
His Honor had scarcely recovered his
equilibrium when Mrs. Goodwin gurgled
on.
Il first saw Dr. Williams when he
came to Mrs. Harris place and said he
was a barber and had a son who was
pitted."
Did you pity the pitted ?" ventured
Judge cabaniss. Mrs. Goodwin playfully
tapped the judicial elbow and laughed
tinkling laugh at the judicial pun.
He asked about our business and 1
showed him our smallpox demonstrator
and our chicken-poX demonstration Dem
onstrators are not patent fire extfnguish-
ers-oh, no. Then ahe offered me three
times the salary if 1 would go into his
business"
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
Mission at st. Paurs Church.

Take Piso's Cure for Consumption for coughs,
colds and consumption. Sold everywhere.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
UNDER THE ROSE

The charm OF Under the Ro E, by
Frederic S. Isham lies in its lively
wit. its delicious foOiing. its fine feel
ing and perfect taste You forget il
Is not reality and succcmb to the
authors spell -H6-pe1's Weekly
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

Clerk Monckton Returns.
Frank d. MOrCkton, clerk of the United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals, has re-
turned from Seattle and Portland. where
the court has been recently in session.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

Let W prirS for you. 1t viii be well done II
we do it Mysell-Rollins. % Clay, printers.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

INTERESTING
JUDGE COURT
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
The Art Section.
Here are the pretty things:

Turnover collars those new ones
Oriental designs in white and ecru, SC
Stamped doilies, all new designs, S in,
in. y in, is in, sc up to zoe each.
New Mount MelliCk pieces.
PERI LUsta. the best brilliant embroi-
dery cotton. 3 skeins for 10c.
Seed Beads for belts, collars, chains.
etc In every color. Large punches 20c.
Bead Looms are 25c.
Maybe you will be glad to know that
we stamp waists in the very latest pat
terms, 45c each: on collars. cuffs and
fronts in designs to match.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
Feather BOas.

It's boas now that give the au-
tumn outfit its dash and style The
longer and fufier they are the pref
tier. Just now we are fortunate to
have a 5o-inch one for $1,000; gray or
black. 45-inch ones, $I2. so, $500 and
$Iz.5o. The $50 ones are 81 inches
long.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
TIE CREY CLOAn

Harold MacGrath. author ef The Pup
pet Crown. wrote in The Grey CoaA
q book which the reader could not
lay down TIL be finished In busy
age this is an offense against industry
-Ckica0o Tribune
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

~ LAYFUL as a kitten, smiling so
Ias to bring into play both the ma
jor and the minor series of dim
pies, coy in her quaint dermatolog-
ical WAY MIS- Alice GnodWin OF
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26

oOAPAKT. PUBLISHERS
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-26
New Beauty in
Kid Gloves.

The same usual Hale economy. Per
haps in no other gloves are these two
characteristics so we'll blended as in
these