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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
UNCLE JoE's POLITICAL ANATOMY

TNCLE JOE CANNON is of the which the vulgar
describe "the long distance jolly He has been visiting
Porto Rico in company with other Congressman their
way inspect the Panama canal, and of the time
when the Speaker called speech the
He pointed with pride o
progress they had made they became of
the republic The material progress easily recognized because
island has its history been prosperous this
due the opening of markets to its products The moral
progress which Mr. Speaker dwels with much loving pride
the without the
of ordinance against cock fighting
In response hint that the islanders would like
ted govern themselves Mr. Cannon exceedingly dpo-
matc-like this:
the United the
that does not hope and that will demonstrate capacity
we'll and especially neighbong
of the West Indies This would make bright hope
Indian Islands that those islands follow
al nobly setting.
That is charming 1t pleasing
request that amab fashion than get you served
up with a growl.
The of hope in the breasts of the people quoha
did that blessed get there Uncle os political anatomy would
forth freak Yet whether in
of Porto Rico this sort of entertainment fighting
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
STATE DIVISION IMPOSSIBLE

HE periodical recudescence ideabeoved of aspiring
statesmen-that the State of California be divided has
the Angeles Times the question: with
of Mr. Frank H Short of Fresno who brings
the discussion knowledge OF constitutional law The
decision arrived by Mr. Short and concured by the Times
that State division virtually impossible For better for
California and ndivsbe An enumeration OF the
be taken effect division ITSELF
nearly complete demonstration. These are:
A two-thi OF of Congress
Amendment of the constitution of the United States
of the States of the Union
thrds the houses of the State Legislature
the whole of California
The national constitution that mo States shall be
within the jurisdiction of other State These
words Mr. Short declares prohibtive and would require
make State division possible 1t not
pursue argument further because the amendment of the
constitution is almost impossible matters
of Therefore,
concludes that the obstacles the appear be
difficult the of all religious ceeds
about likely of fulfment
that of erecting State of Southern California under
present conditions"
Besides, would be crime clip the fair proportions of
this great imperial commonwealth
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
JingIer DabbHng
in Culinary Art


in little chef
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
NO NEED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE BooDLING

HE corrupt public service corporations
Francisco be stopped We believe that it will
stopped final and reward OF the work OF
Mr. Heney Mr. Spreckes District Attorney Langdon, Mr.
who have loyalty helped running to earth
the bbeakers; but the practice will not cease
until of the millionaire promoters OF these enterprises are
wearing needed for their good the
effective object lesson in civic morality
public corporation obtain everything is justly
and honestly entitled by making its needs known public
way disposition among the great body Of citizens to
be unfair these enterprises They are necessary for the develop
city transaction of its business The official
who holds them public enemy and is the duty OF corpora
ton managers to expose these corrupt trustees OF PUBIC gnt
privileges property The and fashionable
behalf of the corporations is that they stood
by bbeseeng officials and that resistance would bring on them
of and harssment OF abuse OF the
powers of government business The
plea manesty inncere They engage corrupt bargains
they expect geand do getr than they
copuson them offer bribe because they have
their remedy publicity Let everybody know the tacts and
attempt retaliation with corrupt purpose their motives
will be patent all and the people will deal with them
corporations make bargains with officials they
want something they osomething
belong which they ought not to have These the
why they peaceaby the of the official
gwavan 1t is robbery by consent and the only sufferers
The corporation managers seem to be either dishonest
cowardy Let us take concrete
railway has been of operation since the
might been in operation months
had the Supervisors and the municipal administration
thrown every obstacle in the 1t plain of holdup
suppose that Mr.. George Newhal presi
OF the corporation had in public and explained
situation 1t very certain that result he would have
found the opposition vanish like puff OF smoke
Mr. Patrick Calhoun when he dkered with the Supervisors
overhead trolley permit wanted something
he less than worth Mr..
survival of period which shows signs OF becon
business of buying franchises sale is
prosperous Mr. Calhoun his franchise
today quite that it worth what it 1t
would have cheaper Calhoun had you honestly
before the public and offered into the public treasury fair
price for the privilege
pay price yet, Calhoun. The corrupt bargain
you imagined advantageous the UEted Railroads may
prove ruin Of that corporation.
every desire be fair TO the United Railroads. The
difficulties and part since the fire appre-
Francisco seeks property
but they al want their rights and will them
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
!: Gossip in Railway CircleS::::

The railroads of the country are
gathering in q fine crop or annual
passes. for it appears that notwith-
standing the fact that recipients OF
ANIMALS were told that they could not
use the passes on an interstate trip and
signed a paper pledging themselves
not to use such permits on an inter-
state Journey, they have disregarded
their promises and annual passes have
been taken up. When this has been
done the offender has expressed sur
prise and also indignation, making the
excuse that the law was never regard
ed seriously, and that II was thought
to be only a bluff on the part of the
railroads. AS the perpetrator of this
breach of faith is subject to severe
penalty If the railroads so treated
should think 1t advisable to take legal
measures. the "bIuff" would prove to
be intensely realistic. as the law pro-
vides Imprisonment for the offense
Henry Avila of the Union Pacific
believes that geography should be more
carefully taught in the public schools
of California, as he declares the ig-
norance on this subject causes great
ANNOYANCE to the hard worked men be-
hind the counters of railroad offices.
.The work" said Henry. 'is har-
assing enough without being lombard
ed by tomfool questions. Yesterday
three men came into our office and said
they were in a hurry to reach Salt
Lake City. I explained to them that
through no fault of the Union Pacific
the line was tied up. and that I would
not recommend undertaking the jour
ney. What do you think one of the
men said?
"well.' he asked. can't we get to
PortlandT
II answered that they could get there
by water.
".Ah, that's good; we will go there
by steamer and then we will take an
other steamer to Salt Lake was his
solution of the difficulty | sent him
to one of Abner Mann's young men who
are schooled in the art of patience"
The sudden death of Captain Duke
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
Personal Mention

]. B. osullivan of Reno is at the
Hamlin.
"A P. McElhany and wife are at the
Dorchester.
Frank H Scranton of New York is
at the Hamlin.
l. H Taylor of the Government rev.
enue service is at the Palace.
A M. Northington of Los Angeles
and daughter are at the Hamlin.
Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Eveleth of Glou-
cester, Mass. are at the Jefferson.
Cameron c. Burns, mining man Of
Manhattan, New. is at the Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Galway of Hills
dale, Colo, accompanied by their
daughter. are at the Jefferson.
L. E. Wells. wealthy New Yorker.
his wife and daughters Misses Chris
tian Wells, L. S. Wells and Betty
Wells. are registered at the Hamlin.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
HOmeIy Girl Felt
That He Meant Her

friend spoke, of caution,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
Friends of Frifzi
Scheff Rejoicing


door in New York Hotel sigh Of relief when the evening papers an
sleeping easily and that the physicians held out hopes
recovery little has numbers OF friends
heart the occasion OF her
her and the guests
tall Austrian officer whom nobody knew then was the
They months later, the lieutenant
egnng that might wed the operate star
her her of America He OF noble family his
being great Vienna have heard
finds
decided that
his company He engaged her
sing the Rhine daughters
Valyies Die Wakure and the Bird
vivaciy the
experience of grand this city 1t the second
Cherubno The Marriage OF Figaro
making with her solo did Sembrh and Eames
with the
"Babete and Made
wholly illness and able
to why
a There
in city when "Babette" presented
Broadway Of the kindly of the chic
subordt She hard worker and attends
the finer details of herself When she purpos
Mademoisele Mod millinery
that she might how hats and the character correctly
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
Experiences Weather
81 Degrees Below

~ DITOR CALL-Sir: I noticed
IL in yesterdays Call that the low
est temperature encountered by
1 Lieutenant Schwatka. the In
trepid Alaskan explorer, was II degrees
below zero. II may interest your read
ers to know that such an amount Of
cold is nothing unusual in that remote
portion of Uncle Sans domain.
According to observations made by
the Northwest Mounted Police the min
imum temperature at Dawson, Yukon,
for January, 1906, was 81 degrees be-
low zero; maximum, 10 degrees below.
'Mushing' down the Yukon River
on my way to Tanana, January 10,
1905, the mercury at Fort Yukon,
Alaska, registered 81 degrees below
zero This is probably the lowest tenn
perature endured by civilized man.
WILLIAM BECKER.
San francisco. March 20.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22

Wallace Irwin has now become so famous
that what he eats is of interest to the public.
In the current Delineator Wallace tells how
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22

could get the commission minimum rates. plan would be
superior the ordinary to maintain rates. which
stronger than the good faith of the makers
other hand, if maximum schedule OF should be
could consistently attack
ment to adhere its
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
The lnsider
Says friends of FRITZ Scheff in this city were
alarmed at her illness, and tells Of 'atten-
ton paid her by some local gallants

.HERE was wave of regret when Fri
day mornings dispatches recorded the
i r.: -,.ne AZ den+I,,s
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22

Walker d. Hines has been appointed
general counsel of the Santa Re. with
headquarters in New York City, vice
Victor Morawetz
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22

Nicholson, general agent OF the New
York Central fast freight line. with
headquarters in Chicago, while on a
pleasure trip to the southern part of
the stare came as surprise to his
many friends in the railroad business.
Captain Nicholson arrived IN Los An
geles few weeks ago and was a guest
OF his sister-in-law in that city. He
had returned from San Diego and was
arranging for trip to Catalina Island
when he complained OF feeling III and
went home. He was persuaded to go
to bed and expired within an hour.
Mrs. Nicholson was with him. The
body was shipped to Chicago yester-
day in charge OF Commercial Agent r.
z. Short OF the New York Central lines.
Acute pneumonia is said to have been
the cause or Nichelson's death.
Percy s Hildreth OF the well known
engineering firm OF Hildreth e Co
New York, is in the city. HiIdrefh is
the consulting engineer for the under
writers of the bonds OF the western
Pacific and Is in the State with the oh
ject OF making an inspection Of the
work that has been done during the
last year Unfortunately the weather
conditions are such that he will be
unable TO leave the city for some time
to see what has been done around
Stockton, Niles Canyon. OrovfIle.
Marysville and the tunnels In the
western Pacific offices In this city IL
is asserted that the damage from rain
and food waters has been comparative
~ light and is easily repairable.
]. l. Dunley. superintendent OF ter
mlnals OF the Santa Fe in this city,
who has been on a leave OF absence
attending to personal matters, will
leave shortly for a few days STAY at
Santa Barbara On his return he will
resume his railroad duties.
Walker ID. Hines has been appointed
general counsel of the Santa Re. with
headquarters in New York City, vice
Victor Morawetz
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
RcHefLadY'S Rebuff
Turned AgainStHer

Relief adYs Rebuff 80 y ss % Tu ~ =,
Turned gainSf Her manners Of scientific charity orng
whose udaci of his iendhe friend
selling and
filing cabinets In this capacity approached the lady
of he department Of scientific relief
"Go have talk today the lady
said exclaimed without inquire his mission
yellow
Itelig erepled in mild dandf aherya
Don't let hear OF speaking in that again
lady head of the
matt If speak you
justin will lose position
asked And she still wondering
suspicion have been
of The Relief Corporation
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
President Inquiries
About "CanaI Boat"

About Lamar boat many disobeden children the
cabinet
big stick make them mind They had been unable
of should
already
the subtle
familiar complicated machinery How
of theme fail 10 understand.
Taft pufed slowly
the and passed into the hall
and
of dentals smiled stead
ftly-as he carried the big stick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
LOCAL, BREVITIE5.

The Ancient Order of HiberDians will
hold a meeting in st. Mary's Hall
tonight.
The steamer Dennis Simmons, from
Wilismston, N. O., with lumber 10
Smoot & Co. sud II. K. Field q &C.,
has arrived.
Constable Norman Dove, of Frirfax,
yesterday arrested youth named Lessit
Taylor, who was charged with assaulting
another boy. The accused was taken
before Justice Payne and fined 81.
Several wagons of this city have TO-
day borne announcements OF ball to be
given by the "Psllbearers' Union" q
colored organization, the object Of which
is to aid families by serving them al
body bearers.
Marriage licenses were Issued in Wash
ingion yesterday to George W. King, Of
Waterloo, Va, snd Inez L. Colder, OF
Broad Run; Ira Il. Byrue, of Bull Ruu,
and Susie F. Payne, of Vernon Mill;
and to Frank s. Moler, and Mary L..
Payne, Of Union Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT.

Mr.. Jules Walters presents tonight
the great London success, "The Shop
LITTER" a sensational, highly dramatic
melodrama. After two years run at
the Empire Theatre, London, England,
the American rights we're purchased by
Mr.. Walters and rearranged by Louise
Llewellyn. Mr.. Walters carries all the
scenic and electrical effects which were
in the original London company; siso
has four members Of the original
company. "The ShoplilteI" deals with
woman who, from her earliest 10
fancy, was brought up among thieves
and gamblers. 10 later years she dis
covers the errors of her ways and trits
to reform. Miss Louis Llewellgn, who
plays the title role, makes a very stun
ming appearance Sc Rose, the shoPlifter
The great shoplifting scene in the second
act is an exact cory of the jewelry store
of Casperfield and Cleveland, on tie
Bowery, Nsw York. The advance sale
of tickets is very large for this pre-
duclion and Manager Underwood pre-
diets the largest house of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
PERSONAL

Mr.. Charles X. Hoof, who was re-
Gently brought from Atlsutic City to the
Alexandris Hospital, is rapidly improy-
Jog aud is now able TO see his friends.
Miss 8. o. Hautzmon, CT Alexandra,
who has been visiting IN the home OF
Mira. 0. NJ. Wood 10 Charlottesville, has
returned to her home in this city.
Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard, OF
Alexandra, who is here to at end TO her
duties as secretary and treasurer OF the
Virginia Branch of the Woman's Aux.
Hilary, is one of the best informtd and
most helpful aud courteous TO all need
ing and asking information. - Richmond
Times Dispatch.
r. II. Atkinson, jr., formerly OF Alex
andria, but who has been With the
Southern Pacific Railroad at San Fan
cisco, CAL, for the past twelve months,
in a letter to his old home writes OF the
pleasant trip he has had during his va
cation this summer. He visited Los
Angeles, Mt. Lowe, Santa Monica, san
Diego. Coronado Besch and the main
points OF interest in southern California.
AN bis friends here wish him success ID
his new home.
Capt. Herbert Bryant has issued in-
yitations to the marriage OF his daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth Bryant, to Lieut.. Wilson
Brown, IT,, U. 8. NJ, which is to take
place on Wednesday, October 80, at
noon, at the family residence on VAST
ington street.
Mr.. Dennis Kennedy now of Altoona,
Pa, is in this city on short visi t to his
former home.
Mr.. J. B. Waller and his niece, Miss
Katherine Waller, have returned from
visit to Williamsburg and the James
town Exposition.
Mr.. J. Herbert McCueD, having pass
ed the civil service examination, has
been appointed to a position at the Nor
folk navy yard.
Miss Amelia 8. Evans, of Kernstown,
Va, who has been attending the meet
ing of the Womsn's Foreign Missionary
Society in Baltimore, is the guest OF Rev.
@. D. Bulla in this city.
Miss Bessie Jones is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Butler, in Roanoke.
The Fort Nelson Chapter OF Ports
mouth will entertain the following uests
from Alexandra: Mrs. w. A. Smoot,
will be entertained by Mrs. Charles K.
Nash; Miss Caroline Wise, of Alexsu-
dris, will also be the guest of Mrs.
NASH Norfolk Ledger.
Mr.. Charles Power and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Chief Pettey is attending the meeting
of fire chiefs being held in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
mr. RLAOKFORD'S CONDITION..


DIR. L. NJ. BIackford, principal of the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
who was knocked down by an sutomo-
bile 10 Richmond yesterday and pain
fully hurt, is rapidly improving. A let
Ter received at this Office from Rich
mond today says DR.. Blockford is getting
along remarkably we'll for the shock he
sustained and his condition is not con-
sidered as serious as at first reported and
we trust that he will now make steady
progress towards recovery. He is quite
bright this evening, considering every
thing, and talking to the nurse. Mrs.
Blackford arrived in Richmond from the
High School yesterday evening.
The automobile which struck DR..
Blackford wss owned and occupied by
Mr.. Robert @. Pruyn, of Albany, N. Y,
one of the lay members of the convcn-
ton. From the accounts of eyewit-
nesses no blame whatever was attached
to Mr.. Pruyn or his chauffeur, j. d.
Foster, who was operating the car.
Foster was arrested and taken to police
headquarters, where he was bsiled for
his future appearance.
When it was announced by the
president Of the House of Deputies that
DR.. BIackford, member of that body
had been seriously, il not fatally, injured
in front of the church in which the body
was sitting, the president asked that
the house discontinue busin ess and pray
for the speedy recovery of DR.. Black
ford. Prayer was said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
LUNCH ROOMS.

The Graney quick lunch room was
opened today on the east side Of Royal
street, near Prince, and another enter
prise on the same order will be opened
at No. 3lS King street on next Saturday.
These places will be conducted by ex-
perienced persons, and they will meet
a long-felt want in this community.
While such resorts will receive libersl
patronage from Alexsndrisns, they will
be appreciated by an increasing floating
population composed of strangers who
visit the city 1sily TO inspect the differ
ence places of historic interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
CONTEST COST $1,000.

According to the statements filed BY
candidates with the Secretary ct the
Commonwealth, the total expense OF con-
testing for the democratic nomination
for the State Senate at the primary held
in this district, September, 10 was
nearly 81, 800. r. Ewell Thornton, Of
Fairfax county, who received the nomi-
nation, places the cost of his candidacy
at S352.9S. Alexander j. Wedder-
buru. also of Fairfax, who was defeated,
figures that he spent $274.25 in his
effort to secure the nomination, and as
stated Yesterday Senator Lewis NJ
Macheu, of this city, who was de-
featsd for reelection, estimates bis ex-
penseg al s652.04
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
NIGHT SCHOOL.

At the meeting Of The City Council on
Tuesday night small appropriation was
made in aid of Establishing a night school
in this city for boys and the committees
on finance and schools will meet at the
Auditors office tonight 10 make arrange
menta for opening the school. It's pro.
posed to pay a suitable teacher small
sum 10 induce him to open such school,
the scholars to pay small tuition fee
Applications for the position will be re-
ceiyed by he com mittees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
MEMS MEETING.

A meeting for men will be held in Il
lecture room OF the M. E. Church South
uex. Sunday afternoon from 1880 to 4:SO
o. clock. An address will be delivered
by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, subject: ga
Specime of Nobleness." There will be
q solo by Miss MMgaretha Vierkorn
The following will also participate; ID.
X. Field, choris!er; A. l.. Jameson,
violin; @. J. Howell. violin; 0. W.
Fleet, cornel; Frederick Hill, clarionet;
Tebe Creighton, piano.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
POLICE COURT.

T Justice L. Fl. Thompson presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Elsie Brown, charged with sellioe
liquor without license, forfeited $50
collateral by failing to appear.
Alice Page, colored, charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct and with
abusive language toward an officer, was
fined So.
Eliza Mully, charged with disorderly
conduct, was fined 81. so. Nick Mully,
charged with similar offense, was dis
missed.
A young man, charged With drunken
and disorderly conduct, was fined 81. so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
MR.. BRYAN'S LECTURE.

There is an impression that the pro-
ceeds which will be derived from Mr..
w. J. Brysn's lecture in this city next
month will be devoted to the building
fund Of the George r. Hill Memorial
Hall. This is erroneous, 1t having bten
expressly stated in the Gazette yesterday
that the proceeds would aid in the work
which is to be conducted 10 the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10

Trial Catarrh Treatments are being mailed
out free, on request, by DIR. Shoop, Racine,
Wis. These tests are proving to the people
without penny's cost-the great value of this
scientific prescription Enown to druggists
everywhere as DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy.
Sold hv E s. Ieadheater 4 Sens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
GOLF CLUB TEA.

Mrs. G. William Wattles and Miss
Ellen Herbert will serve tea st the
golf club tomorrow afternoon from 8 to
$50. They will be assisted in receiving
by Mrs. John Downes, jr., and by Mrs.
james d. Ga,ewood, of Washington,
who was such and active and enthusi-
astic member of the club during her
resi1epce ia this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
w. C. T. u.

The regular monthly board meeting
of the Allison w. @. 7. U. will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
Children's Home on Duke street; the
business meeting Of the union will be held
after the board meeting. The regular
weekly prayer meeting will be held to-
morrow night at 7:45 o'clock at the
Children Home on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-10
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.

Alice Page, colored, who in by-gone
wears was often arraigned before the Police
Court charged with misdesmeanor, was
again at the bar this morning charged
with abusive language and disorderly
conduct on the street and at the station
house. She was fined So. The woman
has recently been discharged from the
Petersburg ASYLUM.