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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-06

News Notes of The Natian's Capital.
Announcement is made that DR..
Booker T. Washington will deliver a
special lecture Sunday afternoon,
2:30 o'clock, at the Belasco Theater,
under the auspices of and for the
benefit of the building funds of the
colored branch Of the Young Men s
Christian Association. 1t is under
stood that seats will be free, but a
generous subscription will be well
come. The Indications are that a
"caDacity" audience will be in at
tendance.
The S.. Coleride-Taylor Chora
Society, one of the finest musical or
CARNATIONS in the country, will give
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-06

raised to $1,400 per annum. In
White House Major Brooks is the
addition to his exacting dutieg at the
commanding officer of the First
Separate Battalion, District National
Guard, and is military instructor Of
the High School Cadets. In each of
his varied activities, Major Brooks is
proving himself a valuable man and
practically Indispensable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Letters From the People

s'THE LADIES-GOD BLESS THEM.r
Editor Call: With permission I
would add to the toasts written BY
Arthur l. Price. which appeared in
Tuesdays Call, the following to be
given along toward the close of the
feast by-Senator Wolfe when the
lights burn dim and everybody is in
mellow mood:
The Ladies-God bless them
We cherish, caress them
We latter and dress them
They're quite TO our mind
Insschool sanitation,
Milk sterilization.
Streetcar fumigation
And things OF that kind
(But their hats are monstrous, their heels are
We always rejoice when we get safely BY.
They cheer Us and lore us.
Deceive but to prove Us,
With tears and smiles move us
To things indiscreet;
They are quite Indispensable
Sometimes quite sensible,
IncomprehensibIe
Savage and sweet.
(But the ballot--o ladies'. be quiet; we WORT
That's the outpost OF manhood's superior
stunt)- z. G. TOMPKINS.
San Francisco. July II.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Gossip of Railwaymen

under rush orders. AS evidence of the
continental lines. the Hartman people
have had to call upon the Santa Fe
for help and 100 of their fine fruit
cars have been placed at the disposal
of the Southern Pacific. The number of
cars that have been sent east up to
date is 800 more than that of last year.
The transportation of the furniture
for the new Palace hotel has been can
vessed for steadily by the different
transcontinental lines, and 1t is re-
ported that the management of the
Palace has given a share of the bust
ness to all the lines. the Southern Pa
cific and the Hartman lines. however,
getting the lions share. There are
$50 cars of furniture to be brought
west, not taking the carpet into ac-
count. There are two and a half acres
of carpet to each floor, and all the
carpet is cut and sewed in New York
ready to be laid on arrival. The haul
of the carpet alone is plum well
worth getting.
C. C. Crane and F. w. Blanch of the
New York Central lines have left for
Los Angeles to meet two trainloads
of New York excursionists who are
scheduled to arrive in this city Wednes-
day. One of the trains carries a party
from the Brooklyn Eagle, who will
spend two days in the city. Altogether
there are in the two trains 220 persons.
Two fine new passenger stations soon
will be under construction in Chicago
The Chicago North Westerns sta
ton is already being built. and the
directors of the Chicago and Western
Indiana have decided to erect a new
depot for the accommodation of this
road. the Wabash. the Erie. the Santa
Fe. the Monon and the Crank Trunk
which now use the Polk street sta
ton, and such other roads as may de-
sire TO enter the new terminal.
W. f. Canada. chief special agent of
the Union Pacific, with headquarters at
Omaha, is in the city on a visit and
will see the Seattle exposition before
returning home.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Taft'S First Real
Test AS President

becomes evident that Mr. Taft is face with job
his life Senator Adrich and Speaker put him up
against conference committee of standpaers from he
will get except point OF the bayonet
The president record definitely many utterances
OF downward revision of the tariff The which IS now
IN Its general purpo and tenor upward revision Mr. Taft
fails to make good his promises it will be and
fact this is regarded as the turning point of his career
The president obviously fighting grave disadvantages
His grasp of economic questions slight this be said
without deogaon of because admitted
himself His plan for corporation dividends
although we'll intended pathetic example of unscienfc
finance.
The constitution committee which ought to
be fully representative body presents bowling buresque
popular institutions AS of almost universal
OF this subject the Indianapolis
The conference committee which the
now goes is wonderful. combination The seven sndiana
which practically unrep-
Representative Calderhad of Kansas member stand
western against extortion No senator from any one
will have no influence ON the denberaons Of the @ Tn b0
permitted TO be its fn that the Ad crowd
This is the body which in the final
OF that bill its present shape conservative newspaper the
Boston Transcript has this to Say
With the tariff bill as has conference the
thoroughly disguised No revision downward has been that affects
the R5oh OF pssss 81 any great Pec interest mhrf h
equally effective for all OF protection monopoly such
authorized But the evil
than winch passed
living interfering
homes
This is New England view although region
unusually Of In the middle represented by
the ablest the the feeling the subject
stronger this sentiment has conference
Chicago Tribune quotes leading congressman saying that
only the president could substantial concessions
threat of using the veto In of the constitution OF the
prophet realize the truth of
Mr. Taft of will make such threat in words,
potenaes of the undere the whole wrange
meantime the country is watching the struggle It is
the first real of Mr.. Taft in Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

HERE is a subdued murmur now
and then about new engagements
which are not yet supposed TO be
matter for public discussion. and
under these conditions any reference
to the romantic secret is promptly dis
eouraged by the suspected twain The
bride elect IN truth is rather a coy
young person until her betrothal has
become an established fact socially.
and then the fluctuations are the kind
that continue even unto the wedding
and afterward.
The particular bride elect Just now
in social favor is Miss Minna Berger.
mother, Mrs. c. o. Berger. and her
cousin. Miss Alice Macfariane of Homo
lulu.
Miss Berger's engagement to George
!. Brown OF Honolulu has just been
announced and the fair bride 10 be is
In this city for the purchase OF her
trousseau and incidentally visit with
her friends. She was educated here
and has a wide acquaintance Her
wedding VIII be an event Of December
in this city. She is an attractive girl,
highly accomplished and very popular
here and In the islands. She Is
cousin OF Miss Alice Macfarlane and
of her brother. Harry Macfarlane. who
married Miss Polly Dunn, as society
viii remem Der.
Her stay here. which possibly may
continue until the date set for the
wedding. will be marked by any num-
Der OF pleasant affairs in her honor as
bride elect Last evening she shared
the compliments at a dancing party
given by Miss Erna st. GOar at the
Miss Berger, Miss Alice Macfarlane
and also Miss Margaret Scott OF To-
rontO were the guests Of honor.
The dancing party given last even
ing by Miss ST. Goar for her trio OF
complimented guests was a delightful
affair given at the vounrry home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry St. Goar. and was
enjoyed by over 40 young people from
this city, Ross and San Rafael. The
dancing was out of doors and the
grounds were illuminated with scores
OF Japanese lanterns, while the sup
per and other accessories OF the party
were in true country style. Miss Scott
is house guest Of the hostess, and IL
is probable that Miss Macfarlane may
pass part of the summer in the same
hospitable home.
Miss Anna Miller Wood, who Is Wis
iting here from Boston. has been met
with more congratulations than usually
falls TO the lot of the Californian who
has earned success elsewhere. Miss
Wood has distinguished herself in the
musical world and comes for a brief
stay before returning 20 the eastern
city, where she has been so success
full. She is staying at Cloyne court
in Berkeley. but has many friends on
this side OF the bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Schwerin are
frequent visitors to town. although they
closed their home in Pacific avenue
early in the season and have enjoyed
their outing at the pretty home in San
Mateo. The city has had an undeniable
attraction for them, however, and Mrs
Sehwerin is such a favorite that her
friends have insisted upon a success
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17


SS accident poiiey2" said the
envious clerk, as he gazed on
his fellow workman, who had
his hand in a steel wise and swathed
around with few miles of cotton bat
ting, linen and odoriferous applications.
"of course 1 have. Do you take me
for a mutt?"
Gosh, you can't be able to collect II
you work, can you? Better lay off and
make out that you are dead"
working; how can I work? How can
you expect me to quote rates with my
right hand in a sling?',, said the injured
clerk, as he turned to the sporting page
of a morning paper for his daily dope
on the baseball game.
E. L. Lomax, general passenger agent
OF the Union Pacific, mas written TO S.
F. Booth requesting all information
possible on the Portola festival as the
Union Pacific intends to get out new
folder descriptive of the festival. He
also wants a complete list of our
theaters and places of amusement, and
particularly a good picture of the
queen of the festival, Miss VergiHa
Bogue. II will be remembered that at
one time Virgil G. Bogue was chief en-
gineer of the Union Pacific.
The westbound transcontinental
tariff has carried for number of
years a rate of 81 per 100 pounds less
than carload and $3.50 per 100 pounds
carload on merino and cotton knit
underwear from the east to California.
This excluded common cotton under
wear, and II has been contended by the
San Francisco dry goods merchants
that this Is a discrimination against
common cotton underwear.
California lines have recognized the
Justice of this contention and will pub
lish the same rate on the cotton that
applies on the merino and cotton knit
underwear
Owing TO the lateness of the ripening
of the citrus fruit and the delay In get
ting 1T east the Pacific Fruit express
has been temporarily embarrassed for
cars to handle the large crop of green
fruit which has to be sent TO the east
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
REVISED TARIFF
AS NOVEL HERO
Hammock Reading for Those
Who Are Among the Idle
Poor and Seek to
Live Cheaply
By ARTHUR L. PRICE
"Upward, Ever Upward, am Aufobi-
ography of Revised Tarih
You never viii find common mans mind,
But downward his tendencies go;
He'll foully drag down every value in town,
That his cost Of living be low"
Introductory poem,

Among the new books issued out of
the congressional library this summer
none will make better hammock read
ing-if you are one OF the idle poor
than the thrilling life of Revised Tariff,
entitled optimistically, Upward. Ever
Upward" Not only has the literary
style OF the book been carefully revised
since it was originally edited by Ding
ley. but many new and valuable chap
ters. showing how the popular will
may be frustrated by a hero with high
(tariff) ideals. have been added. 1t is
the oppressed. In Tariffs history is
taught the valuable lesson that the
low priced article should never despair
of some day being sold at a rate utterly
beyond the reach of the ultimate con-
sumner. 1t is plainly shown that even
the humblest necessity-when made in
trust-can be elevated until it sells at
a charge worthy OF a luxury
The hero in Upward, Ever Upward
had to overcome more difficulties than
ever beset hero before. He started out
with the aim to put the cost of living
on such superior plane that only the
truly great of Wall street, Massachu-
setts and Rhode Island could continue
to exist.
From the first the path Tariff took
toward realizing that ideal was beset
by the ogres of the common people
Three particularly active champions
for the masses fought the exalted
Tariff. They were La Toilette, DolIiver,
and Gore. Without thought save the
humble idea that If the superior tend
eneies of Tariff could be overcome
socks and serving machines would be
cheaper those downward revisionists
would have stffed the worthy policy
of our hero, so he says in his book A
thrilling chapter is that which tells of
how his mentor and friend, the near
hero. Aldrich. made a living bridge
across the turbulent stream of Public
Discomfort and saved Tariff from the
remorseless ravages of the insurgents.
The book closes at a critical period
in our hero's career. He Is just about
to venture on the presidential links,
which are controlled by giant named
Taft. Earlier IN life this giant had
expressed sentiments inimicaI to the
uplifting hopes of Tariff; and, If he
continues to exercise that habit of
thought, which is pernfclously in ac-
cord with the dangerous views enter
tanned by only about S0,000,000 of the
rabble in the country, 1t Is feared that
our ambitious young friend and hero
will get clout, technically known as
veto, which will put an end to his en-
tertaining book, Upward, Ever Up
ward" The price of the book has not
yet been set. If the hero achieves his
noble purpose it will cost 1854 under
a high protective policy. If the giant
Taft stops him 1t can be bought for
go cents in open competition with for
eign authors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

Holding
Companies

the
corporation its capital stock shall be held
other corporation The have virtually unlimited
but their efforts regulate control them have
i'll directed The federal does better
but limited interstate Between the
two stools the public interests usually grief
United Railroads offers the and most instructive
example operations of holding company available for people
vicinity The United Railroads has only stock holder
which the United Railways, New Jersey corporation whose
Francisco outside of the
wiring nickel from the travelling public the lowest
operation By the creation OF this holding
the acquisition virtual monopoly of the San Francisco streetcar
system was possible with the results which familiar 1t
of absentee landordsm which has brought
ruin and oppression older countries.
Mr. Wckershas suggestion will doubtless receive the atten
ton of the California legislature and his plan of regulation should
be made campaign. is the misfortune
of California regulation of and
tons practically imperative
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
THE SMART SET

sion OF trips here and a series OF de-
Iightful motor trips. Mr. and Mrs.
Schwerin were At luncheon yesterday
at the ST Francis, and among others
at luncheon were ars. Henry T. Scott
and Mt. and sfrs. Thomas J. Eastland-
one OF the most delightful army az
fairs in prospect VIII have that charm
ing hostess. Mrs. Sterling P. Adams.
as manager par excellence. and the
complimented guest on this occasion
viii be Mrs. W. S. scott. the wife OF
Major Scott. Z s. A The guests are
hidden for an informal afternoon az
bridge. which by the way Is sort or
informal -2eleome TO Mrs Scott. VINO
has not been at the Preside for many
weeks Captain and Mrs. Adams en-
tertained at a dinner party given De
fore the Preside hop last "Wednesday
evening, which was a compliment 10
Miss Kathleen Scott. the pretty daugh-
ter OF Major and Mrs Scott The ar
rival OF this charming family has given
a new impetus TO social Affairs at the
post
Mrs ]. d. Peters and her daughter,
Miss Anna Peters. OF Stockton are IN
town and viii probably remain at the
Fairmont for several weeks before
returning to their home in stockton
Miss Peters Is a frequent visitor here
and numbers her friends By the score,
who are always eager TO greet this
popular little maid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Athol Mclean. who
was Miss Margaret Newhall, are en-
joying a honeymoon tour OF Europe.
but may return TO this city in Septem-
Der. The charming bride viii be con-
spicuous hgure in the gaysties this
winter.
It will be pleasing news 70 thu
friends OF Mrs. William Pollock OF
Little Rock. Ark. and Mrs. Charles A
Bloom Of Pine Bluff, in the same state
to learn that they are visiting IN this
city and will remain here for several
weeks. They viii pass most OF the time
at the Majestic annex. but VIII be the
guests OF friends for a series OF brief
visits during the summer.
Mrs. John Milton Kelso. who was
Miss Halle Kemble. is a visitor here
and will receive a cordial greeting
from her friends. who have not had
much OF her society since her mar
riage few seasons ago TO Lieutenant
KelsO. U. S. A. in Portland. Ore. Mrs.
Kelso is the guest OF her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Colin Burr Kemble. and will
remain here for several weeks before
returning to her home IN the northern
city. She Is the sister OF Miss Mar
garst Kemble. who IS travelling IN Eu-
rope this summer.
Mrs. Charles F. Nash. the wife OF
Lieutenant Nash OF the revenue cut
ter service. has been visiting IN the
east this summer and. after a delight
full stay in WE-hington. will be the
guest OF her sister. Mrs. George A
Abbott. at LOngview, Fairfax county.
Va She will remain away for sew
eral weeks longer and has been the re-
eipient OF many social favors during
her visit in the eastern city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Dominant
Issue for State
campaign

Legislatures easily manipulated by political Influences and
these controlling influences bitterly opposed the income
although direct issue made involving other question
the amendment would be supported by popular majority
In this view consideration of the circumstances thus created
pertinent The amendment will fail legislatures
refuse ray 1t may be defeated either house of
legislature refuses That say, majority of
defeat ratification Now people
influences by which their usually swayed
how readily they disposed obey orders from the political
powers
onwea has upper house of IS members and 18 Of these acting
together beat the amendment New Hampshire has "a
bers and Is will be enough defeat ratification
Rhode Island 20 will be In the
difficult foresee how things will in those
The advantage the opponents of
by the congressional policy of submitting the amendment
legislatures becomes evident from these considerations The
will heaven and earth control the upper
least II legislatures against the amendment and this will
undoubtedly make the dominant issue in all the campaigns
year. 1t lies with California do her part.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
ravelins
Expenses for
The President

take this regard but beneath dignity
the American people their magistrate shabby and
nggad spirit Of cheese pairing inspired by idea petty pol
advantage.
It the political democrats distinct the rank
and file of the party have faculty of getting wrong
that petty manifestation of partisan spirit in This
wholly alien the of the American people Certain
pursts saturated with the spirit technicaty contend
allowance OF presidential travelling expenses unconstit
tioa president forbidden by constitution 70
greater eoluments than those provided when he
takes Office construction would be
impossible provide for keeping an
White House unless the appropriation made
years advance of need Congress expected
to &c endowed with the gift OF prophecy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

disposition is evidenced by the resolution
which submits the amendment to the several
legislatures, rather than the other course per-
nnitted by the federal constitution of entrusting
the disposition OF the measure to special con-
MENTIONS called by the states for that purpose
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
The
irresponsible
Aleutians

island after Secretary Mea Of the navy but likely
pepeuate the fame of its nameake because will
These Aeutian the uneasy islands that spang
round globe.
The creation OF islands pro temy which appears o be
unusually active this Bering recent
account of the phenomena says
When
happenings
The of had made
The found that the lions
while
and laying their the jagged rocks and beginning
fall
volcanic pinnacle starte the inhabitants Unalaska
happened equally startling McCuloch
Mcaf
n half and half had disappeared.
This the island of Bogoo otherwise known Castle
rock which hundred suddenly sea-
has disappeared large part gone back original nothing
the bottom OF Boring leaving but
very hot The scientific people greatly interested
say earthquakes others volcanoes knows
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

II IS the right OF the whole people TO make
their wants and aspirations known to the chief
executive by means of personal observation
and contact Mr.. Taft understands his duty
in this regard and will doubtless visit the
Pacific coast this fall. no matter what action
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

the holding company IS the. only thing That
has made possible the rapid growth OF the
great trusts and monopolies, his utterance is
that of expert knowledge that will be needed.
Mr.. Wickersham proposes as means to stop
the creation OF holding companies the enact
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

A TTORNEY GENERAL WICKERSHAM will be accused
radical and when, speaking from his long
corporation lawyer he declares that t device OF
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
Other Books of the Day

Diet and Fashions for Suffragettes"
Gondon-A handbook just issued for
the benefit of those in gaol-or goal Tin
the suffragette dictionary the two
words are Identical and are used inter-
changeably). Suffragettes imprisoned
for shifting with bricks the chancellor
of the exchequer are advised that a
diet of empty nothingness is conducive
to popular sympathy. Street gowns are
to be worn behind the bars, even
though the prison regulations demand
that you dress in Newgate and Read
ing effects. Prison gowns were de-
signed in the early Victorian era and
are now so out of style that no woman
with self-respect enough to maui a
London policeman with a yardstick
would be found starved In one of them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17
"Jobs We Have Lost--A Book of Joy.-
By an ex-sultan and an ex-Sbah

In this charming little volume OF
mirth, the work OF the former rulers
of Turkey and Persia. is expressed that
deep seated pleasure which is engen-
dered by playing the game of Put
yourself in my place" The exalted
authors say the quaintest things in the
world about what will happen to their
successors when a new party OF con-
stitutionalists rises in their respective
lands and cleans out the government.
The sultan and shah suggest in the in
terest of solidarity of government that
the constitutions of their rejected coun-
tries contain a clause that no heredi-
tary monarch can be removed from Of
flee until he has been on the throne
one year. The book is affectionateIy
dedicated to the Young Turks and the
Persian Lambs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

volcano are brought forth while you watch
1t is the only place outside of Wonderland
where the sea is boiling hot, and in natura
consequence we might look for Aleutian pig.
with wings
A few years ago they named brand new
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-17

.ONGRESS has definitely although openly, placed itself
opposition the presidents plan for amendment the
- constitution authorizing income This congressional