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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23
BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT THE NEW
HOME OF MRS. JOSEPH NJ. MASIEN

~ NE of the most delightful recep-
IA II tions of the season was given by
" Mrs. Joseph NJ. Masten yesterday
~ at her new home on Washington
street The hours were 4 TO
o'clock and about 400 callers were hos
pitably entertained. The drawing rooms
were made artistic with profusion OF
bamboo, red berries and foliage. The
dining-room was in red, including the cut
flowers and candelabra with red leather
shades. The ceilings were hung with
feathery garlands of asparagus fern. Mrs
Masten wore an exquisite gown of heavy
white lace over light blue, and received
the guests with charming cordiality She
was assisted by:
Mrs Louis Martel Mrs. Charles Joseph
Stovel Mrs Eli Hutchinson. Mrs. Julian sonn-
tag Mrs. James Irvine. Mrs. George j. Buck
nall Mrs. Charles Wood Mrs. Leroy Nickel,
Mrs, James Stewart, Mrs. William Wits Mrs MIS-
James Wyatt Oates, Mrs. Wellington Gregg.
Mrs. Isabella Britain. Mrs Charles Band
mann Mrs Clement Bennett Mrs. William
Perkins Miss Adele Martel, Miss Carmeilta
Britain, Miss Eleanor Warner Miss Il,. Juila
and Mrs. James Morton.
Mrs. Edwin Dimond was hostess at an
elaborate luncheon yesterday at the Uni
versity Club. Covers were laid for forty
four and the merry guests were seated at
three tables The decorations were unu-
sually pretty and attractive One table
was in yellow daffodils and csndelabra
Of the same color. Another was in pink,
Including azaleas and fruit blossoms,
with candelabra to match, and the third
table was in snowdrops interspersed with
white violets and candelabra, also in
white. Music proved a delightful accom-
ard added much pleasure to the luncheon.
Mrs. Spencer Buckbee received yester-
day at her home on Clay street compli
mentary to her sister, Mrs. Alfred Hol-
man of Portland, or. The drawing-room
was prettily decorated with foliage and
cut flowers and many callers were de-
lightfu1y entertained during the after
noon. Mrs. Buckbee was assisted in
ceiving by Mrs. Holman
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Elizabeth Richards Robely and William
Walter Richards at Grace Church next
Thursday evening. AS Miss Robeiy is
very popular and Mr. Richards is a we'll
known timber dealer. the wedding will be
attended by many friends.
Mr. and Mrs George A. Pope enter
tained a number of friends al dinner last
evening. Among those present were Mr..
James W. Byrne, Mrs. Gus Taylor, Mr.
and Mrs. Mountford Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Blanchard Chase.
A delightful "at home" was given yes
terday by Mrs George Powers and Miss
Catherine Powers at their home on clay
street Flowers of every available variety
added bright touches of color to the ar
tistic rooms. \ dinner dance followed
the reception. which proved most enjoy
able The hostesses were assisted in re-
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EUROPEAN MISTAKES.

IT HE London National Review which joins other
English papers in deprecating any unfriendli-
ness to the United States result OF the con-
cert with Germany in the Venezuela matter, says
By inveglng us into joint action in part OF the
world within the purview of the Monroe doctrine
Germany had everything to gain and little to lose;
we everything to lose and nothing to gain; because
important good relations between the United
States and Germany to the latter power at the pres
stage of her naval development it wouldbe worth
her while to risk certain OF American i'll
will if she could thereby make sure OF effecting
breach in Anglo American relations Although it is
not yet recognized either in Washington in Lon
don, the Kaiser has reason to regard his political po-
sition IN the United States as a strong one He be-
ieves that the German vote which is being steadily
organized by the German Embassy in Washington
through the medium OF the German American press
will ultimately constitute imperium in impero of
such formidable character that American Presi-
dent will to eopardze party prospects by aenat
ing it."
However correct this may be as estimate OF the
Interior designs OF Germany it is wide OF the mark
judgment OF the feeling of the citizens OF the
United States of German blood They have affection
Tor the faherland, but it runs to the people, and ex-
tends the Government only as present represen-
tative OF the people.
Germans in this country are not believers in the
divine right OF monarchs and would be the last OF all
our population o-gve any support to the empire in
aggressions unfriendly to the United States. Our
American Germans have tasted the larger liberty and
the fuller opportunity of this land of refuge they
realize that what they enjoy here is the fruit OF
liberal institutions and they have no spirit other than
OF opposition the extension this hemisphere of
that absolutism which hedges in the German people
at home.
The spirit OF the English press is highly appreciated
in this country, but it in supposing that German
Americans be made an imperium in imperio to
further plots aid plans to the annoyance danger
OF this republic When Prince Henry here the
Germans joined in bidding him welcome as a Ger
man OF the ancient house and dynasty But ii Prince
Henry again in the attitude of enemy to this
refuge for the best and enterprising OF the Ger
man race he would find every German hand that for
merly reached out in welcome full weaponed smite
him for attacking institutions opportunities and in
huences that have made our German immigrants free
sharers OF our birthrght and participants in our
prosperity and happiness
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SWORDS AND BANNERS.

0OLONE1 WAGNER, chief umpire OF the
cent maneuvers at Fort Riley, has reported
~ that In many cases the first indication OF
the opposing forces given by the flashing OF a
bright scabbard in the sunlight The statement
means that the sword has become more dangerous to
the man who carries it in modern war than to the
foe 1t is OF no use weapon, but the sparkle of
it draws attention to the wearer and watchul sharp
shooter snipes him from distance. That is not the
worst OF the evil for in addition TO exposing the man
who carries it the flashing blade scabbard also gives
the enemy notice OF the position OF the force that
opposing him.
1t was ,oted that when the British troops embarked
for the war in South Africa they left their regmental
flags behind them. Even the red tape officials OF the
War Office knew that it would have been absurd to
send men into battle in these days with gorgeous
banner floating above them. The man who carried it
would have been doomed to almost instant death, and
the herosm that would have prompted others to
snatch the patriot emblem from his dying hands would
have served no other purpose than that OF providing
other victims for the deadly sharpshooter blazing
away with smokeless powder from safe place OF
concealrnent.
The battle flag" and the battle blade" are obso-
ete Hereafter the banner and the falchion will be
embems OF peace. When we see them displayed we
shall know that is not in sight. The soldier Of
the future will to his beloved: Il must put away
the sword and go to war;, and the girl he leaves be-
hind will sing OF the coming of the happy time when
MY soldier brave returns to his home and girds on
his sword again"
Othellos lament that the return OF peace had put
an end TO the pomp and circumstance OF glorious
war" will have to be accompanied by foot notes to
explain to future generations that in bygone times
had great deal OF pomp in the way of bright uni
forms cnlendid hammers ond otterno arms CO aeo
the preachers of the future in expounding the
about beating the sword into pruning hook will
have to explain that once the sword was weapon
OF battle and not parade ornament OF military dress
The world changes rapidly. but in nothing is the
change notable than in the way men dress and
equip themselves when they go forth to fight for lib
erty or empire Khaki is the only and the best
soldier is he who makes himself least conspicuous out
side OF ballroom golf link.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

]. NJ. Hendrickson of Sargent is At the
Lick.
DR.. Merritt Hin of Los Angeles is at
the Palace.
George H. shnn. stage owner Of
Cliah. is a the Russ.
John Sherrett, hotel proprietor of
TrUclIee, is at the Russ.
Lee A. Phillips, a well-known attorney
of Stockton. is at the Palace
L. ]. Mfey, a weII-known oil man of
McKittrick, is at the California.
II. Hunke, an extensive fruit grower Of
Fresno, is registered at the Russ
r. Bancroft, manager of a large ranch
a Merced, is registered at the Lick.
c. c. Brackin, a mine owner of Nevada,
is among the arrivals at the Grand.
E. b. stowe, business man of Stock
ton, is registered at the California.
Henry Thurman, a well-known real es-
tate dealer of Seattle, is at the Palace.
S Oppenheimer, wholesale merchant
of Vancouver. is registered at the Grand
W. ]. Frederickson superintendent OF
orange groves at Palermo, is at the Occi-
dental.
f. S. Hall, hardware merchant of
Portland, Or. is among the arrivals al
the Occidental
Manager James Agler returned yester-
day from an inspection trip over the
Coast line of the Southern Pacific.
Ollie Morosco, manager of the Burbank
Theater at Los Angeles. who has just re-
turned from an extended Eastern trip.
is a. the California.
H. S. Babcock, assistant general traffic
manager of the Denver and Rie Grande
Railroad is at the Palace. His headquar-
ters are at Salt Lake.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23
RICHMOND RESIDENTS WANT
SATISFACTORY CAR SERVICE
Committee Has Been Appointed t1
Take Up the Matter With the
Management.

The residents of the Richmond district
are up in arms over the unsatisfactory
car service on the Sutro branch of the
United Railroads. At the last meeting of
the Point Lobos Improvement Club the
matter was one of the topics of discus
sion and a committee, consisting of
George r. Fletcher and j. ]. Cassidy,
was appointed to take up the matter with
the superintendent of the line and re-
quest better service
The complaint of the patrons is that
the irregularity with which the cars are
run necessitates much unnecessary wait
ing. The committee, il is understood, will
urge upon the railway company the ad-
visibility Of converting the Sutter-street
road into an electric line and run the cars
from Market street direct to the Cliff
House. The executive committee of the
club have also been instructed to urge
upon the Board of Works the necessity
for paving Fulton street from Seventh to
Tenth avenues.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

ports were valued at 1864 100000, while in 1902 they
fell to $z32oooooo On the other hand the manufac-
tured exports which in 1901 $6oI 100000, rose
last year to the sum OF S628,ooo,ooo
Reviewing the general progress of our foreign trade
we have every reason to be satisfied summary of
the totals shows that in 1870 Our total ex-
ports aggregated but S4o3ooo,ooo, and they
amounted TO $I,36oooo,ooo last year we have
gain OF about 237 per cent for the period
OF thirty-two years. Meantime imports in
creased something like I27 per cent We have there
fore remarkably good showing OF increased trade
during the whole period The revival of good times
in Europe would Immediately increase our exports,
while the continuance Of prosperity here will enable
us to continue large purchases of foreign goods
We have therefore reason to be satisfied with the stu
alton and may even expect the present year to bring
us trade that will break all records.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.

IN ECEMBER reports OF foreign trade, issued by
the Treasury Bureau OF Statistics make re,
- markable showing for the month, while re-
view OF he whole foreign trade for series OF years
shows that, while exports diminished from the
high figures OF the two previous years and the i'm
ports increased yet there remained good balance Of
trade in favor fact larger balance than we had
III any year previous 1893
The figures for the month show exports OF mer-
chandse amounting to $I48,oo6823 and imports
amounting to $o43o7,2o4 The exports amounted to
gain OF S23oooooo over the month of November and
OF $IIyooo,ooo over the previous December The i'm
ports the largest for any month except those
OF April, 1907. when the total reached the sum Of
SIoI 100000 They exceeded the imports of the pre-
vious December by upward OF SI4,oooooo.
The statistics of the totals OF exports and imports
for series of years from 1897 is given in the follow
ing table:
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23
FROM
LONDON WORLD
OF LETTERS

One of the most interesting literary
notes of which I hear this week is that
the happy idea of collecting into a vol
TINE all the verse written by Charles
Dickens has been conceived by we'll
known Dickens student and admirer. F.
G. Kitton Hitherto these fragments
have been scattered about in a hundred
places Much of the material has not
been available at all. There are, for eX-
ample, the comic satirical poems and the
political verse Dickens contributed to
several newspapers The volume will also
contain lyrics from his opera. The VII
lage Coquettes, and his prologue 10 Will
kie Collins theatrical piece. 'The Frozen
Deep" in which Dickens himself PLAYED Il
leading character. The book viii be pub
ished in dainty form by the firm so emf
nently associated with Dickens, Messrs.
Chapman.
Sidney Lee leaves England next
Wednesday for the United States TO give
the lectures which he has been invited to
deliver on Great Englishmen of the Six
teenth Century at the Lowell Institute.
Boston, and other places.
Egerton Castle, who IS now reckoned
one of Engand's foremost eKriters of ro-
nance and who usually eOllaborates with
Mrs. Castle. will publish in the spring a
novel which is present running serially
called THE Star of Comfort but in the
book form will be rechristened "The/S
Dreamer" Mr.. and Mrs. Castle have
also completed a romance entitled 1.-The
Incompatible Bellairs, which deals with
sundry episodes in the life of a lively lit
tie widow who was the principal figure
in "a Bath Comedy" by the same au-
thors. In addition they are at work upon
a new novel of modern life of romantic
cast which is to be called THE Rose Of
the World Egerton Castle. who is one
OF the busiest of men. has still another
book on the stocks. This will be collec-
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Calendar

1t will be seen that, while in 1000 we had balance
OF trade amounting to than ooo the bal
for the last year but little than $3oI-
100000, decrease of something like $500 900 ooo
The change has been the subject of good deal OF dis
cussion but it appears have been due mainly to the
comparatively bad times in Europe which restricted
the purchase OF American goods, while on the other
hand, abundant prosperity enabled us to pur
chase largely offoreign goods
One of the interesting features of the report is the
showing OF the comparative values OF our exports of
agricultural goods as compared with the value OF
manufactured exports. There was time when most
of our exports of material or foodstufs but
at the present time manufactured exports are nearly
equal in amount Thus in 1901 our agricultural cx-
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californians in New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Caifornians IN
New York: San Francisco-W. Ristep-
part. at Imperial; d. A. Barnes, at Belvi-
dcre; E. c. Byram, at Murray Hill; H. H.
Cosgriff, A. P. Flagler. II. Hadenfelder
and wife, at Netheriand; Fl. Hermann. al
Gregorian; L. b. Peck, at Empire; d
TAFT, at Park Avenue.
Los Angeles-Miss l.. Norton, at Ash
land
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californians in WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-Hotel arrivals
Riggs, Captain f. b. Payson, San Fran
CISCO; ST James Mr. and Mrs. Curtis.
Pasadena; New Willard, n. c. Ray and
wife, San Francisco.
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Reports indicate that Wall has succumbed to
President Roosevelt and that antitrust legislation
practically as outlined will become the law of the
land. Still, it is in the slightest degree improba-
bic that the veracious correspondents are talking in
their sleep
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23
Lecture on Food.

The second lecture of the regular course
of Lane lectures viii be given this even
ing at the Cooper Medical College. The
speaker for the occasion is DR.. William
Ophulus and his theme is Poisonous
Food"
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

In recent debate in the Reichstag German
statesman, with prophetic eloquence expressed the
hope that his country will not seek to duplicate Ma
poieon's Mexican venture This is like warning the
Emperor that If would be unwise for him to thrust
his head in front OF American gun is about to
be discharged.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

The Board Of Supervisors taking steps to make it
illegal to leave drugs cosmetics, antseptcs and chem
ical compounds the doorsteps of houses The
board might kill two birds with stone by making
il also illegal for people to break into unprotected
houses, practice which has become annoyingy fre-
quent of late.
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Ex. strong hoarhound candy. Townsend,s.

Townsend's California glace fruit and
candies. SOC pound, in artistic fire-etched
boxes A nice present for Eastern friends.
639 Market ST.. Palace Hotel building
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (AIlen's). 230 Cali
fornia street. Telephone Main 1912
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

Uncle Sam is now TIE happy possessor OF gun that
can throw a projecte weighing twenty four hundred
pounds distance OF twenty miles This possession is
douby interesting from the fact that nothing smaller
than fairly sized island can be seen twenty miles
away
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

LAMP LIGHTER-M E D.. City. Did
it ever occur to you that the proper place
to apply for position as city lamp
lighter is the Office OF the gas company
that supplies the city with light?
INK STAINS. E t. Los Angeles,
Cal. To remove stains produced by indeI-
ible ink on linen steep the stained article
m a little chlorine water for half an hour.
then wash in ammonia water. which will
obliterate the stain: then wash in clear
water.
SILVER WEDDING-A Reader. Dixon.
Cal It Is not customary, nor is II nee
essary for a couple who celebrate the
twenty-ffth anniversary 70 be married
anew. To have one who has not the a L
thority TO perform the marriage cere-
many. marry the couple on such an &C.
casion." is to make a farce OF the affair.
Tie marriage vow Of twenty-five years
before holds good until death or the di-
voree court parts the couple
O = !. !. : : !. o
ton Of rather long short stories. to which
no name has yet been assigned
Collaboration by hUnsband and wife IS
rare and interesting. Mr.. and Mrs. Castle
plan out their work together. talk II over
thoroughly and finally write IL IN unison.
so il is almost impossible in the end TO
decide with whom any particular idea
originally started. The authors never
write of places or peoples they do not
know Familiarity. Castle states that he
never begins to write romance until IL
has become complete in his mind as dis
cussed and elaborated with his wife for
a very long time. II is only when both
character and incident and the reciprocal
influence Of one on the other have be-
come familiar that the story is begun.
After that writing goes fast enough at
an average of two thousand words a day.
the writing being done in the morning
and the revising at odd moments Of the
day. Thus a long novel will be written In
three months. but of course the period
from its conception is much longer, gen
orally a year or more.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

A State Senator, unioosng his tongue at Sac
says that Santa Clara, which he is supposed
to represent wants reform. Is it possible that the
county is so utterly hopeless?
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-23

l Miss Bs5te Bruce Miss
RenaM MaiIard. Miss Campbel
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

LAMP LIGHTER-M z. D., City. Did
IL ever occur to you that the proper place
to apply for a position as city lamp
lighter is the Office OF the gas company
that supplies the city with light?
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Ask for THE CALL. The Operator Will Connect
You W. the Department You Wish.
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PUBLICATION OFFICE. Market and Third. 8. r,
EDITORIAL RooMs. .2I7 TO 22I Stevenson ST.
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All POsfmasfers are authorized to receive
subscriptions.
Sample copies viii be forwarded when requested.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-06
Best in the City.

The Big Store enjoyed another sue.
cessful day III its millinery depart.
ment. 1t was almost as big success
as the opening day. Large crowds
were in the store all day shopping
and a large number of orders were
taken for hats from the traders. One
lady said tire designs were the pret-
tiest Of any she had seen in town and
there was no question about it.
Some people who went to see the nice
stock were so well pleased with the
new effects that they left orders for
hats to be trimmed. The millinery
sales will continue all this week at
the Big Store.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-06
80 olstr capito.

High school pupils and friends in the
auditorium of the McCandless school
Saturday evening for the purpose of
organizing q literary and debating
society. Frank Perkins was elected
temporary president; Jett Condit.
temporary secretary. The constitu-
tion of the former society was adopt
ed. A committee of four was ap-
pointed to recommend amendments
aud remodel the constitution and pre-
pare . program for the next meeting
Saturday night. A neat, attractive
program is being prepared. 1t Is
hoped that every pupil will join and
make it success.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-06
AUsTIN's OPENING.
Beautiful Millinery and a Fine
Line of Furs.

Notwithstanding the disagreeable
wind and dust this morning there
were many ladies who visited Aus
tins millinery opening. and were
delighted with the magnificent display
OF the most beautiful creations in
millinery ever witnessed here or any
where else. There we're about 300
trimmed hats ON display. the show
cases and counters being we'll loaded
with some very Handsome designs.
In the display windows were some
creations that is the work of art and
ingenuity. One window in which the
display is composed almost entirely of
red effects in which a single white
hat in ich trimmings sets off the
window to good taste.
In the other window white is the
prevailing color. but two handsome
and rich hats of black makes the dis
play more complete, while here and
there few choice furs of the lighter
colors are shown to good advantage
Besides the most select stock of mil
linery in the west Austin has large
and complete line of furs in all the
latest styles that please the ladies
who inspect them.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-06
The "New" National Hymn.

1.-The Star Spangled Banner has
recently been designated by the navy
department as the national anthem,
and orders have been given that when
is played all officers and men will
stand at attention, unless otherw Use
engaged.
1t seems strange that this inspiring
hymn has never before been off
cially" adopted by the government.
America is beautiful hymn and
justly popular, but it lacks much of
the peculiar stirring quality that has
endearedd "The Star Spangled Ben
ner'' to the heart of every trne Amer
lean. Moreover. the air is that of
the British national hymn, God Save
the King" and when played at an
international gathering, such AS the
reception of British officials on an
American warship there is always
some doubt as to which nation it is in
tended to honor.
But 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner.
is distinctively American. Not only
are the words inspiring to a high de-
gree, but they commemorate a notable
incident in American history. No
man with good American blood in his
veins can hear the air played or sung
without feeling thrill of patriotic
pride and feeling glad that he is alive
and citizen of the best and greatest
nation on earth.
1t would be fine thing if the ex-
ample of the navy department were
followed everywhere. In many
places it is the custom for an audience
to rise and stand uncovered when
1.-The Star SpaDgled Banner" is play
ed. and it certainly should be made
general. al.-Colorado State Journal