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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

We'll. Judge, wish you a happy new
year for sending me on my way rejoic-
ing" said Thomas Brennan, alias
Plum Pudding Tommie,'' when his
Honor Cabaniss told him to go and i'm
bibe no more until next Christmas.
Prior to ordering the dismissal, how
ever, the Judge asked the defendant if
he had any money, and was answered
in the negative. I'm a sport, all
right said Thomas, but de ponies
hav' been a-givin' me de trow-down an
I'm fat on de rocks"
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

they been treated to such a thoroughly
comfort that comes with the finding of
ones hospitality appreciated when
Thomas Shirley burst in and meta
morphosed the atmosphere. Without
apparent provocation he uprooted
the Christmas tree and hurled it
to the street, then he violently
assaulted the gentleman who, in
distributed the presents and at that
moment was presiding over the punch
bowl Neither the screams Of alright
ed women nor the expostulations of in
dignant men served to stay the ruth
less hand of Thomas Shirley. He
plucked the cotton-batting beard from
the face Of the masquerader and
slapped his cheeks with it, then rent
the artificial furcoat in vicious effort
to disrobe the wearer of it. When the
hostess partly recovered from the semi
swoon into which the unlooked-for in
terruption of the festivity had cast
her-and she felt certain that till her
dying day she would never entirely re-
cover from its effects-she summoned
the police and ordered Thomas Shirley
into their custody.
What did you do it for?" Police
Judge Mogan asked the defendant.
law, twasnt as much of rough
house as Mrs. Maddox says it was"
he responded. Il wasn't de only dis
turber of de peace. Some of de odders
cut UP jist as much as 1 DONE"
He will be sentenced to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Mrs. O'Rarely was pricing the
Christmas foliage offered for sale on
Sutter street by G. Rossi when James
Lossari a rival seller of green goods,
offered to barter similar wares for less
money. Then the two men clinched
and wrestled and clawed and punched
while Mrs O'Rarely shouted 'Po-leece"
until they were arrested. Judge Conlan
will hear more about the affair to-day.
What do you say to this charge of
begging on the street?" Judge Fritz
asked James Rogers, and James at
tempted to respond, but could get no
further than, Il ge-ge-ge-ge." owing
to vocal impediment. So the Judge re-
marked that with seventy-four cases
on the calendar he could not afford to
waste time on a sufferer, and the case
was dismissed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

day. and Mr.. Henry's bail is fixed al
$4,000 in each case.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
THE STATES SCHOOLS.

He tventyhr biennial of the Superintendent Public
instruction Tor the State which has been issued
material OF interest taxpayer who follow the
course INTO which some OF his devoted
the young IN this commonwealth Complete in every detail
tiscal and adequate
uona activities in which the State has present
also show the efficiency which nuh1c
instruction has attained in California
Superintendent Thomas Kirk in his message transmission
the Governor has to report satisfactory
prmen OF public school system from the down
he elementary schools in the country districts all five of the
state normal schools increased attendance higher
standards OF admission requirements marks the
work training teachers The California Polytechnic San
Luis Obspo which has only been for wear
and still be considered to be in the experimental stage find
according to Superintendent Kirk large place the educational
scheme of the State.
Upon issue the Superintendent makes strong
that the of teachers salaries
the fact that though the State of per child designed
supply the for payment of teachers same
the living has increased such that
have been driven the lucrative
professions Il decide Superintendent Kirk that the
schools of California what is chiefly needed
my official duty recommend that the State be increased
give So instead of 81 per census child"
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

is falling heavily, the faces in the
crowd are still sea, but now a sea
at play. There is brightness, a light
ness, about them, yet hint of power
beneath, that reminds one Of the sun
touched gayety of a crested wave.
Often when 1 am walking through
the crowded city streets l watch for
signs ST love upon the faces of peo-
pie who pass by. Unless you have
tried this yourself you would never
believe how full Of love this hard and
bitter city is which daily grinds to dust
beneath it's ever-turning wheel the
dreams of thousands of it's men and
women.
The faces in the crowd are not peces-
sarily happy ones, except where here
and there girl and boy are smiling so
radiantly that they put the sun to
shame. For the most part they are Sc
rious. But the lines that time has
written on them are tender rather than
hard, as one might expect; and the soul
which shines out through their eyes is
usually luminousawith kindliness.
1t is interesting to pick out one after
another the different types of lovers.
They are of all ages, and of all eondi-
tions of men.
Look at the little tots, still clinging
to their mothers skirts-with what
frank interest the little boys turn to
look after the little girls-with what
naivete the little girls. hanging shyly
back, gaze after the little boys. The
lads and lasses as they pass size up
each others attractions with curious
mixture of boldness and modesty in
their demeanor.
But the sweethearts going in couples
hold ones attention longest See-is
not the love light in that young girls
eyes, as she looks up into her compan-
IONS face. like holy flame? And there
are married lovers toiling along, weary
with care, but lighthearted because Of
each others companionship and be-
cause of the boys and girls at home for
whom they are buying Christmas pres
ents.
Occasionally one sees in the crowd an
old face, one beautiful with age, and
spreading from its sincerity and gen.
tleness a benediction on the world
around.
When I look upon the faces in the
crowd, so earnest, so helpful, so sober
toward the present, so hopeful of
heaven, l cannot but feel that George
Herbert was right in calling love a
personal debt All our lives long we
should count over the blessings of love
| and pay for them in the coin of charac-
ter. All our life long we should appre-
ciate our debt.
My debt to thee is all OF life made dear:
Service of day. vision OF night
Uplighted to thine own far height.
This is the nature of our personal
debt.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
ARCHITECT ADVISES
AGAINST HASTE IN THE
LIBRARY SITE MATTER

Editor The Call: AS an architect IA
miliar with the situation regarding the
library site and in close touch witc
the plan making on Twin Peaks. per-
NIT me a few words.
Mr.. Burnham, in spite of all to the
contrary, has so far approved civic
center" Of definite location and size.
and on this he has indicated the IL
brary on block 66, although block 81 is
equally suitable. Furthermore, so far.
he has approved the panhandle extern
sion. But these plans are in a sense
preliminary. One by one all possible
plans are being exploited and when all
possibilities have been exhausted Mr..
Burnham himself. after most careful
consideration, will select the most prac-
ticable apart from all personal or spe-
cial interests.
To those who argue that the "civic
center" may be changed or never real
lied it can be answered that the pam
handle extension may also run on other
lines than by, block 73-Indeed a better
graded and much less expensive route
from the City Hall to the MCKINLEY
Monument has already been indicated.
Hence, while the matter is in gesta-
tiOn any premature action would be
supremely unwise. None of the blocks
so far offered are entirely bonded and
all of them will stay where they are
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
1.-THE SMART SET:
BY SALLY SHARP.

Kimban. Miss George Spieker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferdinand Stephenson. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Watt. DR.. and Mrs. J.
Wilson ShieIs. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Kimbal1. Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Boyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson Chans-
Ior. Judge William Lawlor. Jerome
Landfield. Dr. Raymond Russ.
Mrs. Charles Deering entertained a
dozen guests at luncheon on Wednes-
dav. this being one of a series. In lieu
of the Christmas season, decorations
and favors bore appropriate semblance
of the times, making a cheerful and
attractive surrounding.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry ST. George Hop
kins. who were married on October Is,
have returned from an extended we'd
ding trip through California and nave
taken apartments at the Palace
Mrs. Redmond Payne will give an
elaborate luncheon in honor of her sis
ter. Miss Irene sabin. on January 3
The affair will take place in the Sabtn
home on California street
Miss Hortense White and Miss Es-
teIle White, daughters Of Mrs. Robert
p. Troy, who was formerly Mrs.
Stephen NJ. White. have just arrived
in town from an extended trip through
Europe. The Misses White are with
their mother at her home on Bush
street.
Miss Alice sprague, who Is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin in Southern
California, will remain with them
through the holidays.
Miss Paula Wolff was the guest OF
honor at a luncheon given yesterday by
Mrs. Charles Kincaid Harley. Covers
were laid for twelve, who passed an en-
joyabIe afternoon In the hospitality or
Mrs. Harley and chatting with Miss
Wolff, who is one Of the coming brides
Miss Lily Hathaway Will sail on De-
cember % for Honolulu. where she is
to be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam r. Castle.
Miss Marie voorties and Captain
HaIdimand Young were guests OF honor
at a theater party given last evening
by Mrs. H. E. Huntington.
Mrs. Reginald Brooke will stay IN
San Francisco until next March, when
Major Brooke will arrive They will
then depart for London
The fortnightly hop given by the Of
ficers and ladies Of the Preside will
take place this evening. after which
several supper parties will be given.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
TWO MEN OF TO-DAY.

Jim Jones had habit of laughing
whenever he spoke he would smile
he never would recognize trouble;
lie claimed that it wasn't worth while;
He paid no attention to trifes
Twas happy -go-lucky with Jim;
He always seemed short as to money.
But life seemed worth living to him.
John Smith had a habit Of scowling-
he grumbled whenever he spoke
He did everything with precision
And nothing to him was a Joke;
He gave all his time to his business;
He worried and fused every day;
He's rich. but his friends often wondered
IL Smith ever made living pay.
Cleveland Leader
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

Miss Marion Huntington, assisted oy
Mrs. Fraser. Miss Ruth Allen, MISS
Elizabeth Allen, Miss Margaret Wilson
and Miss Louise Redington, gave a de-
Iightful tea a day or two ago at her
home. The house was filled with the
cheering hues of the Christmas tide
the bright berries and flowers giving a
welcome touch of warmth. Several
guests passed through the hOspitable
doors and remained informally to chat
and enjoy the cozy gathering of young
folks.
The Gaiety Club will be entertained
by Edward NJ Greenway in the ball
room of the Palace Hotel on January
8. The affair will be a brilliant one
and is being gayly anticipated already
by the bright coterie of young people
who certainly are having a plenitude
of dancing and jollity these days.
Mrs. Hyde Smith, who has been Civ
ing a series of small Iuncheons at her
home on Green street, was hostess
again yesterday at one of these pretty
affairs. Assisting were the two daugh-
ters Of the house, Miss Margaret Hyde
Smith and Miss Gertrude Hyde-Smith.
Yesterday Miss Maisie Langhorne was
the guest of honor, and about the
table. aglow with pretty lights and
flowers, were: Miss Maisie Langhorne.
Miss Christine Pomeroy, Miss Lucy
Gwin Coleman, Miss Carmen Selby,
Miss Gertrude Hyde-Smith, Miss Mar
garet Hyde-Smith.
A quintet Of diners, by hospitality of
Edward NJ. Greenway, gathered at the
Pacific Union Club few evenings ago.
About the table, frightened with decor
alton Of red, were seated: Joseph d.
Redding, the guest of honor; Jeremiah
Lynch, Enrique Grau, Horace Blanch-
ard Chase. Edward M. Greenway.
Many guests enjoyed the novel and
merry entertainment provided last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick ia
cobs at their home on Pacific avenue.
These grown ones turned themselves
into veritable children and employed
themselves after the mannerEof chill
dren throughout the evening. The
pleasure that followed upon this COM
plete throwing off of formahty is more
easily imagined than described. The
pranks Of district school membership
were aired and indulged unrestrainedly,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs were the re-
cipients of many compliments for their
provision of so much enjoyment
Among the merrymakers were: Mr.. and
Mrs. George Sperry, DR.. MilIicent Cos
grave, Miss Patricia Ccsgrave, Miss
Marie Wells, Miss Hops, Miss Elsie
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

Of the great red mansion. Suppressed
expressions of awe were clearly de-
picted on their faces.
Georgina Winterton, perched on the
end of the back seat, smothered a
laugh and prayed that the man
would not relate the story of the late
owners life.
A young man, clearly impressed by
Georginas prettiness and the natty
fashion in which she carried her blue
serge suit, swore softly to himself at
the appearance of a few fakes of snow
on his coat. He was afraid they would
multiply and drive the very attractive
young person below with her fellow
women passengers.
Before you, behold Central Park" Z"
the guide yelled, impressed with his
own Importance in imparting such a
startling piece of information.
mo one would ever have guessed
it," commented Georgina mentally,
tying her veil more closely about her
face. The wind was turning chilly.
One by one the women sought the
inner recesses of the coach until
Georgina was the only girl on top.
Secretly the man beside her admired
her pluck in Drawing the now fast
falling snowflakes. He fancied she
must be from the West, where a snow
storm is a common occurrence, de-
serving no notice.
THE Zoo," called the man with the
megaphone, pointing to the section of
the park inhabited by animals, birds
and water fowl.
An energetic little furry of wind and
snow blew the ends of Georgina's veil
across the young mans face.
'Oh, L beg your pardon" apollo
gIzed Georgina with dazzling smile.
My veil wants TO interfere with your
sightseeing"
Don't apologize; but won't you ex-
change seats with me? 1t is not so
windy here On the inside" he said, ris-
ing and proffering steadying hand.
Thank you," Georgina replied, max
ing the change with a frank smile OF
relief.
Through the megaphone the man was
imparting wonderful bits of informa-
tion about the park. He told them
everything they had known for years,
things they mad learned in their geog-
raphies at school and things that had
been told them by every one who had
ever visited the city. When they came
to anything really interesting the man
was silent, saving up his breath for
the next world-renowned object for in
spection.
Miss Georgina was wondering if the
young man was properly impressed by
the sights. The young man was speeu-
lating as to whether she was highly
entertained by the valuable information
bawled from the horn. Finally a mega
tive answer to his soliloquy came to
him intuitively.
You know this park is right In the
center of the island" he said.
Yes" Georgina was politely inter-
ested.
1T seems truly wonderful to think Of
all this greenness-it's green in sum-
mer, you know" laughed the man. not
ing his own brilliant statement, 'fn the
heart of so great a city as New York. +"
Georgina feigned enlightenment
"Oh, do you live here?" she asked,
appeasing her conscience with the be-
lief that sightseeing gave certain priv
ileges among fellow tourists. It was
for their mutual education that they
were conversing.
"No-Pittsburg-but I've been here
often before. My sister went to school
back there on Fifth avenue at Mrs.
Finishem's."
"Oh. no! So did I! What" Geor-
gina hesitated. She had been about to
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
STAMP OF THE MASSES
ON FACES YOU SEE
In A CROWD.
BY Dorothy Fepimore

you ever think to study the faces
in the crowd as you walk idly
- along? If not, I promise you
twill be we'll worth your trou
BILE to do so now and then.
Possibly if you were to see many Of
the faces outlined singly by artists
brush or pencil their insignifcance
would most impress you; but here in
the crowd they are part of the great
humanity; they have the dignity. not Of
the individual, but Of the mass OF a
mighty tide.
And on a wintry day when the rain
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Prehistoric Oak Forest.

In the province of Schooner. Southern
Sweden, the remains of a great prehis-
toric oak forest have been discovered
at depth of twenty feet. Experts es-
innate its age at 5000 years.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

A TEN ROUND FIGHT. ID. M.
and ]. B. D.. City. Bets are governed
by the expressed terms. If two persons
make bet that two men will not last
ten rounds in fight the general con-
struction to be put upon that is that
there will not be ten rounds. but If the
fight takes place and the persons enter
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

until Mr.. Burnham arrives and has
time to complete his plans.
Therefore the decision on the site
should be held over.
City, Dec. o. BIS CAuTTJ
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

COIN DEALER-L D., Sonora, Cal.
This department does not advertise the
names of coin dealers, nor does 1t an
swer questions relative to the value Of
United States coins. Such questions
are answered by mail IL a stamped and
self-addressed envelope accompanies
the query.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

ARMY RANK-A. G. A. City. The
officers in the United States army rank
as follows: General, lieutenant general,
major general. brigadier general, col
onel, lieutenant colonel, major. cap
tain, first lieutenant and second lieu
tenant.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

Special information supplied daily TO
business houses and public men BY the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen' -. 80 Cah-
1ornia street. Telephone Main 104z.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

Townsend's California Glace fruits in
artistic hre-etched boxes. 715 Market ST
and Wakelee's Drug Store.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

Time to send Townsend's Glace Fruits
by Express for Christmas
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

N your left you see the
home of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt" bawled the
man through his mega
phone, as the big electric coach rolled
up Fifth avenue.
Like an awkward squad obeying
left dress" the occupants of the sight
seeing coach turned in the direction
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

DEBATES-S., Mountain View, Cal
When individuals or members OF a club
determine to debate a question and
any one assumes the positive OF mega
tive side OF question or subject. each
oeoater should advance his own ideas
for the position he takes. He should
make his own researches in order to
draw his conclusions. 1t is for that
reason that this department will not
furnish the points necessary for the
debate" If this department did so and
the debater advanced the ideas fur
nished they would not be those Of the
deoater, but those Of some one else.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

the fight in the tenth round and one
should be knocked out during the first
half minute Of the round that would
be construed that the fight lasted ten
rounds. even though the round did not
extend to the time limit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-06
THIEF GOT A BRICK

Cash Box Of the Church Stolen, But
1t Contained Surprise for Thief.
Special to Times-Republican.
Muscatine, Dec. 6.-An unknown thief
was discovered by Father Benno, rector
Of st. Johns Catholic church. yester-
day morning in his rectory near Sew
enth and Division streets, about or
o'clock, making his way out OF his
room. Father Benno's awakening
frightened off the intruder, who made
his way out thru the back yard with
the cash box of the church under his
arm. The church has been having
some special collections lately and as
the box was heavy. the thief thought
he must have found a good thing.
But when he opened the, box in the
alley in the rear Of the church, he dis
covered only brick. Father Benno
had had the church money placed IN a
cigar box. and replaced the coin with
the brick, in the other. The police
advised the thief to go to the brick
yard, where he can get much better
bricks at less trouble. So far, the
man has not been caught.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-06
AT COULTER
]. p. Jaoobson's Hardware Store Brok.
: on Into and Property Valued at
About $3.50 stoIen-LocaI Talent
Suspected.

Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, Dec. 6.-The hardware
store owned by j. p. jacobson, at
Coulter. was burglarized Sunday night
and the thieves escaped with about
$3.50 worth Of property. Entrance was
gained thru the back part Of the store
by breaking a window, and the store
being unguarded and no one living
near. the robbers were not heard.
Among the things taken were three
guns, a large amount of shells, silver
spoons, knives and forks, razors and
So in cash, the latter being taken from
the cash till.
A suspicious looking individual was
seen on the streets Of Coulter during
Sunday afternoon driving back and
forth thru the town. The druggist call
ed attention to him and wondered who
and what he was. He drove a horse
peculiarly marked with white legs and
If he was the person who made the
burglary can easily be identified.
Sheriff Wolfe, Of Hampton, was at
Coulter early Monday morning as soon
as the burglary was discovered, but
failed to locate the robber. Wolfe Is
inclined to think that it is the work
of local thieves and that they Will be
apprehended. He says that the articles
taken were only Of such nature that
they could be used around any home
and not discovered. He found that the
thieves were very careful and left all
the boxes which contained the goods,
taking nothing but the articles them
selves. The large amount of silver
ware taken was assorted to such an
extent that it looked as tho 1t was pick
ed out for use and not for plumber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-06
Mrs. Ida Cook, of Maxwell,
Charges Husband With Ha-
bitual Drunkenness.
BOTH PARTIES WELL KNOWN
Much Interest Will Be Taken in the
Case BY Residents In tho Southern
Part Of Story county-Mother Asks
the Custody of Their Two Small
Children.
Special to es-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Dec 6. - Mrs. Ida Cook, of
Maxwell has brought suit against her
husband, Charles Cook. a produce deal
err of that city, for divorce and alimony,
charging habitual drunkenness and
cruelty; as her grounds for separation.
Cook was up before Judge Whitaker
at the last term of district court upon
charge of inebriacy, but the state
failed to bring sufficient evidence to
make a case and he was granted new
trial and allowed to go without bond.
This was Cooks second offence SO far
as the .inebriacy proceedings are con-
cerned, as he was sent up by the same
Judge year or so ago, but escaped
from the hospital at Mt. Pleasant af-
ter having been in but a few days.
In her petition Mrs. Cook states that
they were married at Cambridge IN
1896 and have since lived together as
man and wife. but during that time the
husband has become an habitual drum
kard They have two small children,
the custody of which the mother asks.
She alleged that he has repeatedly
beat her upon the body with his fists
and whip, until her life was endan-
gered and she now asks for relief at
the hands of the district court in the
way of divorce and alimony in the
amount of 800. She has served an
attachment upon a horse and buggy
and some household goods. Ike Doug
las Of Maxwell will appear for the
plaintiff, and the case will come up for
trial at the next term of district
court. The parties are both we'll
known in the southern part of the
county and a great deal of interest will
be taken in the case.