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The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
TO PROD RAILROAD
COMMISSION
Merchants Have Deter
mined to Cause Officials
to Explain Discrimination
BUSY YEAR rs AHEAD

After several years of Information
the Railroad Commission is going to
attempt to make noise like an in
vestigation. The commission has lain
quiescent so long that the public has
forgotten that 1t ever existed. When
asked why the commission did not
get busy and do something for the
people, Judd Brusie, secretary,
shrugged his shoulders and said.
Under the McKenna decision the
Railroad Commission is powerless to
proceed along any lines that it might
wish to follow unless complaint IL
first made. No complaint has been
filed with the commission. so, with
nothing before 1t. 1t has nothing to
investigate
Taking the cue from BRUSHES re-
marks, the merchants of San Francisco
are going to take pens In hand on
the opening of the new year and
see that the neglect of which MIR.
Brusie complains Is remedied.
One Of the first complaints that will
be placed before the commission by the
merchants will be that involving the
question, why is 1t that the rate
to Bakersfield, distance of but 400
miles, Is $11 a ton, when it is but SIS
a ton to Liverpool. distance OF 5000
miles?' Hundreds of like evidences of
discrimination will also be brought to
the attention of the commission and
an effort made to see If something
cannot be done.
The merchants will also organize a
traffic association at the beginning of
the new year, and will obtain the
services of a man we'll up in the
traffic world to advise them as to
the best methods to pursue to attain
their ends. The new year. will be
busy one for not only the Railroad
Commission. but for the railroads as
well. The merchants are weary. and
are ready to fight.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
SPRING VALLEY PUPILS
ARE AWARDED DIPLOMAS
Big Gathering Attends Exercises of
the Graduating Class of
Grammar School

A big gathering attended the exer-
cises of the graduating class of the
Spring Valley School on Friday after
noon. A feature Of the programme was
an address by DR.. Krohnke, father of
one Of the graduates. who in the course
of his remarks expressed the hope that
IN building the new Spring Valley
school care would be taken TO fashion
the exterior on such graceful and i'm
posing lines as would conform TO the
dignity Of the work which was char
acteristic OF the "Old Spring Valley"
The following pupils were graduated:
Amy Butterworth, Robert Belcher,
Edna Davis, Nellie Douglas, George
DeIliptane. Louise Evans. Edwin Ell
bach. Carl Kruger, Annie Krohnke, Roy
Mfllar and Sadie Montgomery. The
principal announced that eleven of
these graduates would enter high school
on January 2.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
TREE AT INGLEsIDE CAMP
Refugees Receive Presents and Enjoy
n Clever Programme

Refugees Receive Presents and Enjoy
a Clever Programme
Refugees at Ingleside were treated
to a Christmas tree and entertainment
last night by members of the Relief
Corporation. Every member of the
camp was presented with gift. There
were dressed dolls for the little girls
and various toys for. the boys. In ad-
dition to these presents each old lady
was given a bag of candy and fruit
Miss Lucille Eaves and Captain j.
Kilian had taken much pains in making
the affair one of. enjoyment to the
refugees. The tree was beautifully
decorated at the expense of two depart
ment stores. A literary programme
was a feature Of the occasion and in
cluded In this was an address on
Christmas and it's significance
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
mERRYMAKING AT PRESIDE
General Macarthur and others Will En-
joy Festivities of the Day

General Macarthur and Others Will En-
Joy Festivities of the Day
Christmas will be celebrated in an
unusually brilliant fashion today at the
different army posts here.
General Macarthur is leader in the
festivities and at his home today at
Fort Mason there will be large
Christmas tree party given to his son
and his grandchildren.
At the Preside there will be many
yuletide parties. In nearly every quar-
ter a handsome tree is ready to be
lighted up
At the General Hospital at the Pre-
sidio there is to be much festivity.
A big Christmas tree is in place in
the main promenade, and Colonel
George H. Torney is to be the Santa
Claus.
All the patients at the hospital will
be given Christmas cheer in the way
of gifts and dainty eatables.
Among those at the post who will
entertain at Christmas parties today
are Mrs. Laurence B. Simonds, wife of
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
CITY's PAST AND PRESENT
IN THE CHRISTMAS WASP
Big Number of Weekly Blends Shadows
of Disaster With Light of
Humcr and Comment

The Christmas Wasp devotes a ma
jority of its columns to the illustra-
ton and discussion of San Francisco,
past and future. The fact that so few
have had time since the disaster to re-
call the terrible incidents of the days
when the city was afiame is taken ad-
vantage of by the publishers and
among the illustrations showing the
progress of reconstruction are others
vividly recalling to mind the over
whelming force of the elements that
wrought such destruction.
Breezy comment and columns in the
lighter vein serve to blend the shadows
of the disaster with the light of humor
It's pages will bring diversion to many
during the season at hand.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

Mitchell Wright discovered man in
his tent at Hamilton Square late last
night and raised an alarm with the
result that Policemen c. M. McGorty
and H. M. Smith arrested Francisco
Martinez before he had time to escape
A $50 watch belonging to Mitchell was
found in the clothing of Martinez. He
claimed the watch as his own, but was
nonplused when the name of Mitchell
was found engraved on the back of
the timepiece Martinez was locked up
on charge of burglary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
VACATION AND A PRESENT
Employees of MIL Receive Cheerful
Chrfsfmas News From EmpIoyera

FALL RIVER, Mass. Dec. 24.-In a
letter to the employees of the Ourne
Mills of this city announcing the regu-
lar profit-sharing dividend. Treasurer
George A Chase today informed the
operatives that ten days vacation
would be given them in the summer Of
1907 and that a so per cent extra divi-
dend would be paid in connection there
with . The latter is to be computed
from the record of wages earned dur
ing the present oft-sharing term.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
RETIRING BOARD is IN
SESSION AT PRESIDE
Captain Philip f. M. Walker and Lieu
tenant s. w. NOyes Being Ex-
8mfued for Disability

tenant ,. w. NOyes beInB Ex-
amined for Disability
The retiring board is in session at
the Presidio. Under its observations
are two officers who for disability de-
sire to be relieved from the service
They are Captain Philip E. M. Walker
and Lieutenant Samuel w. Noyes.
Both officers have served in the
Philippines, and both are suffering
from digestive ailments contracted in
the islands.
The members of the board are Colonel
Lundeen, Colonel Forney, Colonel An
derson and Lieutenant Campbell.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

TO DESIGN PISToL-washingtop, Dec. "a
Secretary Taft has appointed board of officers
10 meet on January 10 at the Springfield Armory
Springfield. Mass. for the purpose of designing
an automatic pistol or revolver best adapted to
fulfill the requirements of the military service
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
Fountagraphs

The best 81 fountain pen ever made;
14karat gold pen, iridium tip. Selling
agents for Waterman Ideal fountain
pens. LIE Count Clark & Ormond, 220
Market st. and California st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
PROPOSALS
OFFICE CONSTRUCTING oUARTERMAsrER,
San Francisco. California December "a

1905.
Sealed proposals.. In tiplicate. VIII be re-
eeiyed at this office until IL a. M. January 4.
ial and labor and erecting q wharf with iron
standard piles. at Alcatras Island California.
according to plans and specifications on file in
this office. The Government reserves the right
to accept or reject any and all proposals or any
part thereof. Blank forms Of proposals and all
cation to this Office. All proposals to be en-
closed In sealed envelopes marked Proposals
Qheathap. 1865 Point street. San Tranciseo. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

Lieutenant Simonds; Major William
Stephenson and his sisters. and Cap
tain and Mrs. Hazard.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25
CATCH BrRGLARIN TENT

Neil O'Neil and Karl Eber, the ferry
jewellers, now at 1744 Fillmore.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

Electrical workers Union No. On
side electricians) has served notice on
he contractors Of the city that they
viii demand raise OF 81 day IN
wages after January ], making the
scale Of wages So, with se.oo Ior men men
= ,a,qe Of the work. The contractors
i,sve refused thie demand. AT meet
fre sunday they signed an agreement
!, senosft 500 each as guarantee
mar they Will not accede TO the de-
,nands OF the men. The Contractors
I've formed an association, known as
lie Electrical Employers, The mem
t,..,.e ~ thfs organization declare that
.,.,ss,,r- fo.the existence OF contracts for
,,-,,,areds OF thousands OF dollars, which
we're based upon the old wage scale,
~ cannot grant the advance asked
end they announce that they intend 10
fe-hf the new demands. The BuAdins
Trades Council is not behlno the eiSc-
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-25

AT arrangements were completed for
the stockton convention Of the State
Federation Of Labor al the meeting
Sunday afternoon in the Labor Council
Temple Of the executive council. The
financial report viii show that the fed
GRAFTON was never in better condition
than the present. 7. +. Gallagher and
S ID. Simmons were appointed a COM
mittee TO select suitable badges to be
worn by the delegates and also to make
an investigation into the jurisdictional
question between Federal Labor Union
10. 1l.440 Of Sausalito and the state
Building Trades Council
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
THE COOKBOOK.

When soaking beans a tiny pinch Of
soda in the water will be an improve
ment.
1t is better to steam green cabbage,
caulifower and the like. A sprinkling
Of salt should be applied to the vege-
tables before they are put into the
steamer.
To keep soup let it remain covered
with coating Of fat, as this excludes
the air and helps to preserve the stock.
If the soup has no fat use clarified
dripping for this purpose.
Bread which has been cut in slices
and then allowed to become stale may
be freshened by folding the slices in
a napkin, putting them in the napkin
into paper bag and placing the bag
in hot oven for a quarter Of an hour.
If cake falls in the center the open
ing Of the oven door and the conse.
quent rush of cold air may account for
1t, too much baking powder may have
been used or the mixing may be at
fault. Never slam or bang the oven
door when cake is inside.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

The largest extent Of marsh land In
the world is to be found in the low.
lands which form part Of the steppe of
Baraba, between the rivers Intish and
Obi, in Asiatic Russia. The region is
fat and covered with forests, salt lakes
and quivering marshes, extending over
an area which is not less than 100000
square miles. During the summer
dense clouds Of mosquitoes float over
the treacherous ground. Immense areas
Of these dreaded urmans have never
been visited by man. The marshes,
treacherously concealed under a sway
Ing layer Of grassy vegetation, can only
he crossed by means of a kind Of snow
shoe in winter except at the peril of
ones life.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
FOUND THE KEYNOTE.
The Story of an Angry Fiddler and Q
Dancing Bridge.

GAG SAOAy Va Oh aASHy anu =
Dancing Bridge.
The old Sixth street bridge was
suspension bridge, and in connection
Herewith a story used to be told. Ev
erybody knows that soldiers in crossin5
a suspension bridge must break ster
and bands are not allowed to play
marches because Of the cumulative
force of the vibrations, which are ap.
to either destroy the bridge completed,
or crystalline the iron cables. Now
sound is vibration, and this explana
ton, not very scientifically put here. Il
the basis Of the story. remembering
that every object Is supposed to have
keynote, which when struck on a mu
steal instrument evokes responsive vi.
brations in the said object.
The story goes that many years age
an old man carrying a fiddle in case
once started across the bridge without
paying toll. He was called back by the
tollkeeper, protested his inability to
pay. but was not allowed to cross
Threatening vengeance. the old fiddler
seated himself on the wharf under the
Allegheny end of the bridge and began
to scrape away on his fiddle for hours
apparently trying all sorts of notes.
half notes and combinations Of notes
and chords. Suddenly he seemed to
find what he sought for, for his face
lighted up. and he began to scrape
steadily on a certain chord. A moan
went through the bridge. Faster play.
ed the old man. and the wire cables
fairly sang in response to the wild
notes of the fiddle. Furiously the old
fiddle scraped away. and the cables be
gan to vibrate. slowly at first, the vi.
brations growing stronger and stronger
as the keynote sounded on the violin.
The bridge began to tremble, then to
sway.
BY this time the tollkeepers saw
something was up, for the pedestrians
on the bridge began to run, drivers
whipped up their horses and men and
women with blanched faces declined to
set foot on either end Of the structure
A messenger there were no tele
phones them was dispatched for the
superintendent, and he came running.
The old fiddler was pointed out, and Q
constable was ordered to arrest him;
but. there being no suspicious person
law then in existence, the officer shook
his head. The bridge was cutting ur
all sorts Of capers, swaying back and
forth like a swing, until at last the SUI
perintendent in desperation ran to the
fiddler and promised never to demand
toll from him. An agreement was en-
tered into, the fiddler pledging to keep
secret to his dying day the keynote, so
that no revengeful musician ever again
could place the structure in jeopardy
without studying out the keynote him.
self-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
HONEY AS A FOOD,
1t IL NOurishing and Saves Work For
the Digestive Organs.

1T 10 NOurtshtng and Saves Work For
the Digestive Organs.
Honey, which is described as lone Of
natures best foods" Is the subject Of
report by the Ontario department Of
agriculture. In this it is pointed out
that it is only within the past few cen
turtles that sugar has become known
and only within the last generation
that refined sugars have become so low
In price that they may be commonly
used in the poorest families. Former
~ honey was the principal sweet, and
it was highly valued 1900 years before
the first sugar refinery was built 1T
would add greatly to the health of the
present generation" it is declared, III
honey could be at least partially re-
stored to its former place as a common
article Of diet"
Excessive use of sugar brings in its
train long list Of ills. When sugar
Is taken into the stomach it cannot be
assimilated until first changed by d.
gestiOn into grape sugar. Only too
often the overtaXed stomach fails prop
erly to perform this digestion, and then
come sour stomach and various phases
Of indigestion and dyspepsia. In the
laboratory of the hive the honey has
been fully prepared by the bees for
prompt assimilation without taxing Ell
Their stomach or the kidneys, so that
Ia eating honey the digestive machin-
cry is saved work and health is main
tanned.
Moreover, the same report says that
''in many cases it will be real econO-
my to lessen the butter bill by letting
honey in part take its place. One pound
OF honey will go as far as pound Of
butter, and if both articles be Of the
same quality the honey will cost the
less. Honey is strongly recommended
Cor children, while for persons Of all
ages a pleasant and wholesome drink
is called German honey tea This Is
made by pouring a teacupful Of hot
water on from one to two teaspoonfuls
of honey"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
A MIRACLE OF NATURE.
The Wonderful Growth of the Ant.
lers of the Wapiti.

The Wonderful Growth of the Ant.
lers of the Wapiti.
Wapiti antler growth is one Of the
miracles Of nature that we never cease
to consider miracle. About the end OF
winter-that is in mid March-tbe ant
lers Of the year before break of flush
with their base an inch or more above
the skull. Usually they are found close
together, showing that they fell nearly
at the same time.
At first the place of each antler is a
broad raw spot. In q few days 1t
shows a thick rounded pad or blood
gorged skin This swells rapidly, and
in fortnight the great dubious fuzzy
horn beginning has shot up to height
of several inches. At exactly the right
time, place and in just the right direc-
ton bump comes forth to be the foun-
dalton of the brow tine. In few more
days the beZ tine is projected by the
invisible architect. In a month the
structure is nearly foot high and all
enveloped in turgid mass of feverish,
throbbing. blood vessels-the scaffolding
and workmen of this surprising struc-
ture. Night and day the work is push
ed with astounding speed, and in four
months this skyscraper is finished, a
wonderful structure indeed, for a score
of natures forces have toiled, myriad
of invisible workmen have done their
part, and an ediflce that, according to
ordinary rules, should have taken a
lifetime is here rushed through In a
summer and all in absolute silence.
August sees the building done, but it
is still cluttered with scafolding. The
supplies Of blood at the base are re-
duced and finally discontinued. The
antler is no longer in vital touch with
the animal. 1t begins to die. The SEN
sitiveness leaves each part, the velvet
covering soon dies, cracks and peels,
and the stag assists the process Of
clearing off the skin by scraping his
horns on the brushwood September
sees him fully armed in his spears of
dead bone strong in body. glorying in
his weapons and his strength and ready
to battle with all corners. - Ernest
Thompson Seton In Scribner's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

In the time of the commonwealth in
England the magistrates of Newcastle
Epon-Tyne punished drunkards by
making them carry a tub called the
drunkards cloak. This tub was worn
bottom upward. there being a hole at
the bottom for the head and two small
er holes in the sides for the hands to
pass through, and thus ridiculously at
tired the delinquent was made to walk
through the streets Of the town for as
long time as the magistrates thought
proper to order. according to the gross
ness Of the offense.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

DR.. Alfred Russell Wallace told Her
bert Spencer's reason for living in a
London boarding house with rather a
commonplace set of people-retired In
dian officers and others" ''He said that
he had purposely chosen such a home
In order to avoid the mental excitement
Of too much interesting conversation,
that he suffered greatly from insomnia
and that he found that when his even
ings were spent in commonplace con-
versation. learning the news Of the day
or taking part in little music, he had
q better chance Of sleeping"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

Curious Wedding Customs In Turkey.
The dowry Of Turkish bride is fix
ed both by law and custom and must
not exceed sum equal to $1.7O in Unit
ed States currency. On no pretext can
this amount be made greater or less,
even though the parents be extremely
poor or immensely wealthy. The we'd
ding is invariably set for Thursday, the
festivities beginning on the previous
Monday and lasting four days. The
merrymaking is carried on by the men
and women separately, and each day
is distinguished by a change in cere-
monies. On no account will Turks al
low spoons, forks, knives or wine on
the table when celebrating wedding.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

"Say, did you hear that Cholly Softed
had had serious operation performed
on him lately"
"What was it, appendicitis
mo; worse than that. His rich uncle
cut him out of his will."-Baltimore
American.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

Yes. DEAR" said the petted young
wife, examining her birthday gift.
these diamond earrings are pretty,
out the stones are awfully small"
"Of course, my DEAR" replied the dip
iomadc husband, ''but If they were
any larger they'd be all out of proper
ZION to the size Of your ears."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
Daintily Expressed.

The author had been dragged faint
ing from crowd of shoppers.
almost like my last book" he MUIR
INJURED, recovering his senses.
The listeners, being of delicate per-
ception, knew then that the book had
fallen dead from the press.-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
Not on the Platform.

Gents" said the trolley car con
ductor. you mustn't stand on the back
platform. Yer breakin' the rules"
Some Of 'em amt" piped up the MT
Tie man. They're standin' on my feet"
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

Men spend their lives in the service
of their passions instead of employing
their passions in the service Of their
Hfe-Steele
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07
Barely Missed.

~ came near getting that appoint
ment was after"
"How near?'
~ got disappointment" -Exchanga
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

It Is q, miserable thing to live In suS
pense. It Is the life of a spider.-Swift
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

Motor Ffshinx Beats.
Scotch fishermen have introduced
6sElng boats driven by motorA
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

A committee composed Of three mem.
bers OF the American Society Of Me-
chanical Engineers and three from the
American Railway Master Mechanics
association recently made public results
OF tests showing that an American To-
connective attained speed Of - miles
an hour. French machine 66S miles
and German one 65 miles, says the
New York Journal. The American also
excelled in economy and power.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

Fifty Miles an Hour Made In Run
From schenectady, N. Y, to Sara
toRa-Horseshoe Curve on Pennsyl-
vania Road to Be Wiped Out.
Unique Rule ON the Great Northern.
Ioooun ofivaa Ahead
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-03-07

When the Great Northern railroad
put train auditors on their trains to
collect the tickets and look after the
welfare Of the passengers it was on the
theory that the conductor was so busy
looking after the operation of his train
that he could not spend time looking aft
er the comfort of his passengers, says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The railroad
officials had all the passengers in mind,
young and old, male and female, but
the results were different, and the au-
d1tors picked out attractive young la
dies as the objects for their especial
care. The result of this practice is a
new rule which has recently been is
sued by the passenger department Of
the Great Northern, which says. Train
auditors under no conditions will be al
lowed to occupy seats with lady pas
sengers."