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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

simply leaves the egg in some sandy
spot to take care of itself. This par
tlcular egg | refer TO must have been
deposited by an adult alligator 1T being
as large as a California cucumber.
Well. the rat, upon spying the egg
immediately commenced to get busy
He rolled it all about the place and
gnawed away at it the best he could
Right here / may say that an alliSator's
egg is so hard that il could be loaded
into cannon and if the war depart
ment had enough OF them a whole
regiment of Chinese soldiers could be
routed. especially il each egg contained
an alligator just before the Matching
stage, in which event the young aIli-
gators would come forth after the
eggs reached the enemy and immedi-
ately proceed to satisfy their appetites
Now for the Pensacola rat. This
gentleman was truly fond OF eggs
judging from the way he rolled and
wrestled with this particular egg. He
finally got it open He looked surprised
when the she'll burst with a snap and
a young alligator ran out. This ALI
gator was certainly wild eyed and
game to the core. for no sooner had he
come forth from the walls OF his peni-
tentiary than he made for the rat be-
fore the latter had a chance to re-
cover from the shock. The duel was
on and IL was certainly a fierce one
lasting more than 10 minutes The
alligator was too small to swallow him
right down. but the last I saw of this
rat, the tail section was disappearing
and the combat was over.
That story of how the genie got
cut of the brass lamp isn't in IL with
alligators."
The Union Pacific is erecting a tele-
phone line to be used In train dis
patching from North Platte. Neb.. west
ward to Sidney. 123 miles. This line
is all single track and is equipped with
automatic block signals. At the three
sidings, where there are no stations
booths are to be erected in which there
will be telephones, available for the
use of conductors, who thereby can
call upon the dispatcher for instructions
whenever necessary Each OF these
booths will have a train order signal.
connected electrically with the dis
pateher's office, so that he can at any
time put the signal in the stop position
for the purpose Of stopping a train
These train order signals will be kept
lighted night and day. acetylene lamps
being used.
j. H. Young, superintendent of the
northern district OF the Southern Pa
cifics has left for Salt Lake city to pass
the Christmas holidays at his old home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
THE SMART SET

and Mrs A. W. Cotton were at the
Borel home at San Mateo for the holi-
day. The young matroDs viii assist
Miss Lupeta Borel I'm preparing the
Christmas tree Monday evening for 100
children at the Homestead
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. b. coryeH were at
their MEMO Park home for the holiday,
but are contemplating a series OF br1ci
trips to town after the new year
A number of prominent people are
interested in the first subscription
dance to be given this evening in the
Colonial ballroom at the, 81. Francis
The dance is the frsk in the series OF
two which Will be Given this winter
The date of the second dance is an
nounced for Saturday evening. Febru-
ray 6. The patronesses are:
Mrs Albert Ehrman Mrs Moses Heller
Mrs Alexis Ehr1nan Mrs. Marcus Koshland
Mrs. William Fries Mrs. j. b. Leviscn
Mrs Leon %,,sr sene9su@ Ms Lsqss@ ksqs soss stern
heimer
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deering enter
tanned a family party yesterday at their
home in Franklin street A score OF
relatives enjoyed the brilliantly lighted
Christmas tree and the elaborate dinner
party.
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin H. Dibblee.
and also Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dibblee.
passed the holiday at their country
home at Ross. The pretty country
place has been the scene OF several
enjoyable parties recently, and notable
among the affairs was the dinner given
by Mrs.~John G.. Kittle.
Mr.. and Mrs. SyIvanus Farnham will
entertain al an elaborate dinner TO be
given New Years eve at the ClsremSA
Country club for a number OF guesHs
from this side OF the bay After dinner
to be given at the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr are at
Del Monte for the holidays and will
Temai7 for several weeks longer, per
hapS, before returning TO their home in
Portland. Ore. Mrs. Kerr is related to
the Joseph d. Grants, and should she
visit here would be the incentive for
much entertaining after the hrst of
the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mountford Wilson are
entertaining a house party over the
holiday and weekend at their Bur
hngame home.
Mrs. Waldo. with Miss Edith Waldo
and Miss Elva Humason, who were en-
tertained here en- route to New York
have arrived in Paris. where they passed
the holiday. They will travel in Europe
for year or more. visiting all the i'm
portant cities in the old world.
DR.. and Mrs Beverly MaeM onagIe are
in New York. where they passed the
holiday with their son. Douglas who
is at school in the east.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
Altered Bible Through Spite

In the famous library of Wolfen-
buttel. in Hesse, is an old bible which
Is greatly treasured, but until re-
Gently 1t was not known why it is so
valued. The mystery has now been
solved, the Culver says, by the dis
covery of papers relating to it:
It appears that in that passage in
Genesis where God tells Eve that
Adam shall be her master and shall
rule over her the German transla-
tion Is "Und er soil dein Herr sein." !"
"Herr, which means master. does not
occur in this bible. but instead there
appears the word Mari" which means
fool The newly discovered docu-
ments say that the error was caused
by a quarrel between the printer and
his Wife in the year 1880. The Wife
was vengeful. and in the silent
watches of the night she entered the
room where her husband had. been
setting type and maliciously changed
Herr into Mari"
The woman was afterward impris-
oned for blasphemy. orders We're
given that all the copies OF the edi-
ton should be destroyed This was
done, with the exception of the one
copy now in the. Wolfenbuttel library
westminster Gazette.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

FRS. e. A. STURGES. the attrac-
III III tive wife of Captain Sturges, L.
lVI $. A. is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Agnes Montgomery. at the
family home in Jackson street. Mrs.
Sturges is to be the guest at a series
of informal parties before her departure
January ) for Honolulu. Since her
marriage more than a year ago Mrs.
Sturges has been al Whipple barracks,
Ariz.. but Captain Sturges is to be sta
toned for the coming months at the
new cavalry post near Honolulu. The
friends of the popular young army
matron are extending a cordial well
come during her brief visit here.
The William Bourns are in New York.
and We're missed by their friends here
during the holiday festivities.
Mrs. A. n. Towne and Mr.. and Mrs
Clinton Worden were among the guests
yesterday at an elaborate dinner given
by Mrs. Isaac L. Reuua at "The High
lands, the attractive home of the
hostess in Piedmont. The table deco
rations We're holly and red berries,
while miniature Christmas tree made
an effective center piece A large tree
laden with presents was a part of the
later entertainment. Others present
were General and Mrs. Oscar Fitzalan
Long, with thei1 two little daughters.
Amy and Sally Long. granddaughters
of Mrs. Reaua.
Mrs. Richard Derby. with her daugh-
ter. Miss Winona Derby. passed the
holiday across the bay. but will prob
ably return to town before the new
year Mrs. Derby has taken an apart
ment in this city and will be established
here within week or two. Her friends
are delighted that she mas decided to
return. She has been living in Ala
media for several months. but will be
in town with her pretty daughter for
the later gayeties this winter.
Mrs. Jane Martel entertained recently
at family party given at her home in
Buchanan street. The complimented
guest was Charles Stoval. a son in law
of the hostess. Mrs. MarteI presided
at an ENJOYABLE family party given yes
terday to celebrate the holiday.
Mrs. A. W. Foster returned to her
San Rafael home for the holiday after
a brief visit in town.
Mrs. George Boardman will entertain
at one of the pleasant holiday parties
TO be given Monday at her home in
California street. The affair will he
given in compliment to the young
daughter of the hostess, Miss Dora
Winn. Only the members of the very
young set have been hidden to the in
formal dancing party which will be
characterized by the Yuletide decora-
tions and other insignia of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Lewis and Mr..
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

captivity the miscellaneous navy of Venezuela
basis of much comfortable diplomacy that the feeling
disspaed and salaries quarterly
There much be said a conducted without blood
shed Venezuela did beat the Dutch They
the nconquered and Venezuelans
u defiance which peases them and hurts nobody The
conducted humane principles the the Venezuelan
subjected to the inconvenience OF
Already diplomacy afoo The governor of Curacao
explains that the capture the unresng purely
personal intended punishment for the rreconclab
happily eliminated Castro all unfrendy
against the Venezueans The country suffered for of
ruler requested feel bad about oens
intended 1t strictly limited Castro The ships
cleared for action" but Castro kept of range.
In further explanation of the Venezuelan limited
proclaimed that the demonstration of the Dutch fleet did
blockade because the government 81 the Netherlands felt
delicacy about meddng with custom house business which
England France and other nations might have claims
Castro protected by his debts The he
safer grows Better than Krupp triple brass
insolvency schedule national bankruptcy nable
substitute for miltarsm
Now all these grsly shapes of laid Grim visaged
stopped making assumed hide grin The
feeling Washington aayed salaries
plenpotenae consuls their merry
When Disrae Berlin he boased that he brought home
with honor but Washington beats that by making peace
with salary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
lrnpertinent Question No. S3
What's fhe Biggest HoIdup?

For the most original wiest to this quesonbe
brefer the better-Ihe Call will pay FIVE Doll AIRS.
For the next hve answers The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAR ZACH Prlze winning answers will be printed nsxt
Wednesday and checks mailed to the winners at once Nj
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POST4T
CARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL.
Winning Answers christma.v
$ prize Mrs Rivers SAINT, Co.
It's good
81 prize to W. s. p o. Oakland
The "R S. " p" of Christendon,
81 prize to Alpha West sas lara
me h usy we give somebody something they don't want
81 prize to Louise Herie Hastes Berkeley
a time for giving and forgving gifts
81 prize to L. soss 81 Walter
n uay 70 give and to get and then forget and
- prAe 10 NJ. T. Bedford 500 - So
grouchy. - w "oiS srouen Tor the
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

OF the disclosed by earnings
The Southern Pacific and Union Pacific the
that they have suffered less from hard times than other business
The railroads. fact making this demand for higher
because they believe the shippers helpless They long
realized the inadequacy of the given the
commission futly OF inquiry
the reaonabene of rates which nevertheless permitted
into operation pending prolonged and tedious investigation
The whole beginning realize the helpless
condition OF the protestants this regard and this
be followed by demand that the commissions powers
be increased include the OF pending
their reasonabene Thus the Ptsburg Chronicle Telegraph
widely bitterly food
which body authority
reasonabene denied The
in the instance about all that
addendu
Meanwhile
bear Of it Il presumably this that the railroads
depending Otherwise how they could
in the teeth OF hard
not oresee what be the effect congress
growing volume of public opinion but view resistance
certain be made by the railroad lobby Washington doubtful
whether in this short anything will be the pro-
posed amendment the Hepburn law empowering commission
10 suspend protest before they 60 operation
The develops different hodup
but be far Pacific points concerned by
united organization make available poentaies of water
competition.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
An Apology
10
Senator Wolfe

or nothing Indeed the Chronicle took to ndorse
edtora the program attributed Mr. Wolfe Representative
Smith The Chronicle persuaded that it unjust hamper
western competition with rentals and the power companies seek
g water rights the national of the share the
comfortable persuasion.
As Mr. Wolfe has usually trained with that char
acter not unnatural conclude would not suffer this
opportunity to Not much in that line active enough
TO get away from Mr. Woes eternal vigilance Mr. now
declares that IS no such thing Indeed he gives that he
has IN mind aggressive championship public rights in this
regard and the companies would better him Keen
of the grass
Mr. Wolfe denies with all his well known denial that
he conepates making campaign against and Pncbo
in this special field and he threatens privilege
OF the floor at Sacramento excate the cloud raised
by the SANDER OF the Chronicle
ms appears to be about the best apology of which cir
cumances will admit and offered in Christmas spirit
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

succeeded IN making Castro behave himself that fact could
weaken the Washington faith n salaries
In the meantime Senor be 49,,
somewhat grudgng hospitality OF Europe contrive to regard
with Indifferent complacency the seizure miscellaneous
by the Dutch 1t may be- indeed that of ueboas
and guard ships might make respectable showing as
prisoners of than they could fighting units Held in Dutch
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

the resumption OF diplomatic relations. The
Washington sense of the situation has been
tense chiefly because there was nobody
lett IN Caracas to draw a salary from Uncle
Sam. 1t is quite true that no former envov
either from the United States or E.4ros,s l.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26
Wheeler
| the
| Right Nan

oa producing and shipping interests He has been all through
before chairman of the transportation committee OF the
Francisco chamber OF he acquired thorough kno
edge OF the work that he to position OF
wider authority and Mr. Wheeler gives place
o high government
this regard CALIFORNIA; gain, and Mr.
Wheeler understood have improved his financial condition by
the change he is the subject OF congratulation
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

I ME hardshel official view of the comnlcat;ons :; y,
IS enoodied IN dispatch IRON Washington which informs the
world that the the ra-a4l
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

of the state and their champion and guide in
the controversy with the overland railroads
concerning freight rates. Mr. Wheeler is more
than commonly competent i'll this field, both
as relates to traffic conditions and as one
thoroughlY conYerSant with the needs Of Cali
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

q AN FRANCISCO and all California welcome return1
of William R. Wheeler TO responsible and important
representative of the united shippers producers
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

apology Senator Wolfe it must be laid
to the he keeps The Call in attribung Mr. Wolfe
purpose the power effort secure
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

ITIt
same reason? This question is put by the
Jobbers' association of Sacramento, and it
goes to the root of the matter If times are
hard it does seem that the railroads should
be made TO carry their share of the burden.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

valuable public property without payment
therefor made the mistake of accepting as true
a dispatch printed in the Chronicle, which
might very well be considered authority on the
secrets OF certain corporations seeking to
secure profitable water rights in the Sierra
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

poor rule that does work both ways the railroads
insist higher freight because they have been making
much money prosperous times why should other
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

FOX sKIN--Mrs- r.. City Who can in
form me how to dye fox skin?
A Professional dyer. as{1y
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deering enter
tanned family party yesterday at their
home in Franklin street. A score OF
relatives enjoyed the brilliantly lighted
Christmas tree and the elaborate dinner
party
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

j. H Young, superintendent of the
northern district OF the Southern Pa
cifics has left for Salt Lake city to pass
the Christmas holidays at his old home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-26

Mrs. Jane Martel entertained recently
at a family party given at her home in
Buchanan street. The complimented
guest was Charles Stoval. son in law
OF the hostess Mrs. Martel presided
at an ENJOYABLE family party given yes
terday to celebrate the holiday
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
THEY HULhED LONG
AND GRACEFULLY

The riders of the Floral Parade were
entertained after the parade yesterday
BY the committee at the waikiki resi-
denee OF Mrs. Puahi. where an elab-
crate 1uau was given. TO which about
two hundred sat down
In the evening there were old-fash-
Toned Hawaiian dances. interspersed
with haole dances. at Mrs. Puah1's
rssidenee. The hula girls were Miss
Mary George. Miss Esther Kapuaahi-
walani and Mrs Eddie wahilani, and
the gourd-beating and bean-rattling
were attended to by. Professor Kanuka.
an oldtirne expert
The native dancing was the best that
has been seen in public for a long
time. the girls being comeiy. active and
more than willing TO please The
evenings entertainment was enjoyed
by large number Of people. including
several prominent members Of the
community
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

whitney & Marsh have a window
faIl Of new and dainty Spring fabrics.
Don't miss the opportunity TO see the
volcano in eruption. Read the excur-
sion advertisement in this Issue.
H. Culnan manufactures souvenirs
that are entitled to the name; they are
made here and are unequaled in work.
manshio.
why pay exorbitanf rates for NOV
ing your household furniture, etc. Get
figures from City Transfer Co. Jas H
Love. Phone 152.
Ask 70 see the Dorothy Dainty rib
bon sets al whitney & Narsh's.
The new Spring lines ii dress and
household goods. millinery, and ready
to-wear garments have just arrived
At Sachs
Frank Lsllis Is making a great sue
cess with his new Franklin automobile
hack, while his careful driving and
long experience as q hackman make
him very popular with his patrons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
SAW FIRE FROM ROOF GARDEN

a small fire developing around the
smokestack of the Chinese restaurant
On Hotel street. near Fort. was noted
by those on the Young Hotel roof gar
den last night about nine o'clock and
an alarm Of fire was turned IN, pre-
venting what might easily have be-
come a serious confagration in the
business center Of the city. The fire.
men extinguished the fire without hav-
ing 10 use their APPARATUS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
THE DAY AT THE CLUBS.

A large number OF society folk Wis
tied the University Club yesterday. 4
luncheon to which members brought
their friends. including ladies. was
served from 1880 10 : p M. and after
that. until late IN the evening. a buffet
luncheon was set out. There was also
open house at the Pacific and Country
clubs. as well as the Wa function at
the Commercial Club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
CAFE CHANTANT MAKES HIT
AND SMELLS YACHT FUND


Nearly people grounds the
transpaife yacht substantial the show.
mid
night
Paris and
approach Honolulu has
cricket club smokers kindred olfea
ions.
An the enjoyable especially for those milk
aitudinal daian face to face
while delivering goods
The thing began with bang the shape La Aarsa ground out
selection for the of whole
suspected French rule
Q of pronunciation
haoe and those who adn
he obtained.
proper thing grounds
made
a not O watching.
Wilder belopper of
that of a
Scottish melody,
ssoh, a o Moerand' well
gentlemen detachable Of their
then
gentlemny barkeep
other dieaeies There
dispensed from booth the lawn This drink
popular yeaned but
tens long in tucking
The subject sma
the audience what a
brled illusions
people MBide' didn't brush
IS fur the rronew
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
REDMEN HAVE A Powwow.

Five hundred members and guests
Of the Redmen were present at the
concert and dance given in the Knights
Of Pythias Han last night IN honor Of
Washfngtor's Birthday a splendid
program, in which many wel1-knovn
local artists took part. was rendered,
and the dance was thoroughly enjoyed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23

George F. Renton and William Z
Hopper, the two Kappa appraisers
from this island. returned from their
work on Kauai yesterday Before they
left for home the appraising party
was entertained at q suu1ptnozzs din
nar by He Fat. the Chinese rice
planter
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
EVERY BOTTLE GUARANTEED.

This Is done with Chamberlain. 3
Cough Remedy, and Il you are NOT
satisfied after using two-thirds Of the
bottle according TO directions, return
what Is left and your money viii be
refunded. For sale by al dealers, Ben
son. Smith & Co, agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-23
THE BYSTANDER.



ot 81 eumsaw Charley
ana aeeo"nted for
a fhe tax Office i admirable the
put hlm up The apologies
pointing Wilder.
- -
Inc other day something that
oun II feather
day when welreguted
an ornament There mott
Of sprnkng service
caller needed TO clean
selves vigorously before making their officially
began 10 get modern the feather busters slowly disappeared.
of
always
He does paved
eings
i'd time
has they be