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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

ing that conditions are insanitary.
Thus does needless people con-
tinue to fly in the face of Provi-
dence.
It's like the old Bulgarian noble
man in Arms and the Man He
never held with all that bathing
and washing. It was against ma
ture. Perhaps somebody will
arise to court a dubious fame by
dropping "a belated tear on the
grave of the dodo.
A BIT OF A WHIRL
Talking of Carmel, l find in
George Sterling's poem in The
Whirl' quatrain which but for
one thing might have been writ
ten by Keats or Coleridge:
Below, the sifted sunlight past
To twilight, when the azure blaze
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
By Edward F.. Cafnill

of the kind with the original in
vestment It is worth vast sum
to be the owner of bank with
10000 depositors.
BARNETT, THE MAN
| saw something of Bartnett
after the fire. He was a member
OF the committee on legislation
charged with the duty of framing
bills for the special session of the
Legislature called to meet the i'm
mediate needs of San Francisco.
Bartnett was not a regular at
tendant, but would drop in cas-
ually and make an occasional sug-
gestion. These were curiously
muddleheaded and impractical.
His colleagues on the committee,
which comprised dozen of the
ablest lawyers in California. would
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

ALTER BARNETT has an
interesting and complex per-
sonality- He is a man of large
ideas and generous spirit, but
is afflicted with an imperfect
sense of consequences and
constitutional inability to think
straight. His ideas, for example,
concerning the rehabilitation of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
NO DOUBT

California, we learn from the Carmel Whirl is
certain to become the great art center of America
The climate breeds poets and tramps. In the
intervals of song and praise Mike Williams IS
growing radshes, to which he points with pride
his visible means of subsistence. He raised one
and ate it all himself No evil fate the future may
hold in store can ever deprive him of that radish
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

the California safe deposit and trust company are
admirable in purpose and in their essence sound,
but his plan of execution is merely absurd, not
TO call II blind rush on disaster Undoubtedly
the insolvent bank ought. to be put on its feet
again, and there IS ample precedent in San Fran
cisco for successful operation of the same sort
brilliantly executed by courageous and far seeing
men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
A BIT OF A WHIRL

Below, the sifted sunlight past
To twilight. when the azure blaze
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
MIL-TONIC

To sport with Amaryllis in The shade
Or with the tangles of Neaera's hair
Poetic hair, luxuriant and sheeny,
She uses tonic brewed by ohm Vance Cher
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McGROARTY'S LAPSE

But the sweet singer of the southern citrus belt
the romantic McGroarty, lapses into prose and says
If you have back yard large enough to hold
seven chickens, seven blackberry bushes, nine
of beans and dozen hills of potatoes, what need
you care?
While on the subject of California poets a Chi
cago humorist gives this free advertisement to John
Vance Cheney:
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Of scentless flowers from the haze
About their dim pavilions cast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
A HUB DELICACY.
VISITORS This Summer Slight Boston Beans
for Baked Gods Head.

me Boston beanpots nose is out OF joint. Baked
Deans are no longer the favorite food at the Hub;
- Is BAKED Gods head that is all the rage now.
ooston has always been known as the home Of
'"e sacred codhsh.' but to be served with baked
Goa head strikes visitors as rather startling
re" people however. can help liking the dish when
once they have tried It, and Gods head has become
Boston fad
IN many ways the head is the best part OF the
Goa. III has rich, giutinous substance that Is
brought out In the cooking-a substance something
Ike the gelatine in caIfs head. only more deli
cate in flavor
IL ueaIer thinks a customer a "greenhorn'' IN
Goldfish lore. he cuts the head off the cod the latter
is buying. and puts IL aside to sell ID for making
glue or fertilizer. But he never tries that trick on
the observation-disclosures Bostonian. The Bostonian
bears II home as treasure. and has II split open
and baked in pan with little water until II IL
almost ready 10 break open. Then of milk
flour and butter is poured il and II is allowed
10 remain in the oven a little longer. Then II IL
served smoking hot. with garnishing parsley.
One hotel in Boston makes a speciality of Gods
heads, served hot with sauce. but with slices OF
fried salt pork. The guests may go the re-
frigerator and pick out the head they want from
an assortment behind glass door. and send IT TO
the kitchen 10 be cooked
Down at the favorite dish Is ''rnuddle'
1t was invented by the fishermen. and sounds like
chowder made with Gods head. instead OF clans
First. some pieces OF salt pork tried out in
kettle. A little water. some sliced onions and
sliced potatoes added successfully. Then big
Gods head is added-two II the muddle is to he
rich-water enough TO cover II Is poured over, and
the whole boiled for half hour. The muddle
Is better made with milk instead OF water.
Gods head soup IL another Boston dish The
head is boiled. and the eatable parts cut off
and aside Then the bones and trimmings are
boiled for half hour. and the soup is strained
of and boiled with pint OF milk thickened with
cup Of -four piece OF butter. the bits OF fish
which cut off. enough salt and white pepper
season. and some minced parsley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
NO CHICAGO SCHOOL FRATERNITIEs
All Members Will Be Permanently Expelled,
Says President of Board

Chicago Aug lS-Classifying members Of high
school fraternties and sororities I'm the same cate
CORY as lawbreakers and burglars President Alfred
r. Uron OF the Chicago School Board answered
te plea yesterday for leniency for the high school
society made by Of the fraternitles presidents
in terms that left doubt as 10 the determination
OF the new school board president. What the pres
ident OF the school board told the young man he
repeated a few minutes later.
II told him." said Mr.. Urion. that fraternities
and sororities have place In the public school
system; that We had formed rule against them.
and that this rule law.
Il also told him that even II We had To depopu-
late the high schools would crush out the IRA
ternities and sororities. / told him. Furthermore.
that when organization of fifteen or sixteen
year-old boys or girls set itself up as a social
censor and permitted 10 exist, IL was the De-
ginning OF the sapping OF the foundation OF our
public school system.
II say that will expe every one we ma
belonging 10 any such organization. and moreover
will see that he or she is never taken back INTO
The schools again. The expulsion Will be perma-
nent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
MINNESOTA PRIMARY Law
Ne5r York Committee Hears Di-
Uergent Opinions of It's Working.

tBv Telegraph 10 The Tribunel
st Paul Aug lS-Wdely divergent opinions OF
the efficacy Of the Minnesota primary election Law
were given by Minnesota Republicans to-day TO the
New York legislative commission which is In
vestigsting the working Of primary election re-
forms in other states.
W W Herelhnger. who recalled by Of
the visitors ''Prdge" the former giant guard Of
Yale. said he thought the primary law resulted in
a poorer selection Of candidates. and he
against its extension Offices II almost
impossible for a political committee 10 raise funds
from City Hail county officials he said man
had get out with liquor and cigars and "rnix'
be nominated.
Hugh T. Halbert took direct issue with Mr.
Heffelhnger. II not necessary 10 hand out
cigars and liquor 10 h~ nominated he said The
newspapers could influence. the nominations where
they actuated by good motives and did not
misrepresent. Under thu old plan. fewer than 10
per Of the voters had taken part in party nomi
nations. while now. he said from ~ 10 70 per
took part There were defects in the law. however
being the opportunity afforded the minority
party 10 dictate weak nominations in the ma jorIty
party and another the lack Of opportunity given
the independent voter. He declared that for ten
years the Republican state conventions in Mime
sofa had been controlled by the corporations He
believed this would be true under the primary
law. IL extended. He admitted that the convention
system had renominsted Governor Hughes in spite
81 the bosses opposition and said that Mr.. Roose-
Welt had been dictated by boss. but that this
because OF the bosses instinct self servation
julius A. schmahl. Secretary OF State. said he
believed that the power OF party bosses was in
creased under the present plan. they could beat
the best candidates by putting up straw candidates
10 break the strength Of these men where they
were the strongest He shared Mr.. Henelnnger's
objections TO the extension OF the system
g p. Jones, secretary OF the Voters League Of
Minneapolis. was questioned this afternoon He
well satisfied with the working Of the Aus
tralian primary I'm Minneapolis
he left
son. Wis. where they viii hold a meeting to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
POLICE AND POLITICS.
Can't BE Dissociated, Says Baker
NcCarren Calls Bingham "Sguealer"

Police Commissioner Baker declined Yesterday
10 De drawn into any controversy" with his
predecessor when asked II he had any comment 10
make on an article by General Bingham which ap-
pears In the current number of Ivan Norden's
magazine and which processes TO tell why I
was Removed The Commissioner said that he
considered the article an attack on Mayor McClel-
lal ana that IL was up 10 the Mayor 10 answer it,.
He discussed his own conduct OF the department
freely however. and interrupted a questioner to
say:
You can't keep politics ont OF the police force"
Commissioner Baker said that he had found no
cause TO change opinion expressed a few days
after taking office, when he said: Il do think
that intercesson by politician in behalf OF a po-
iceInan should initiate against the policeman.
For years members OF the force have believed that
political influence is a good thing and II is impos-
sible 10 get that idea out OF their heads.
i am a Democrat and an organization man." the
Commissioner continued, but / not active in
politics. I have said before. I under no
pressure from uptown downtown or anywhere else
i think that anybody who is around here all the
time might that there politicians run
ming in here TO me-"
When il was suggested TO the Commissioner that
IL had been said that in the matter OF transfers
promotions he might be guided by political in
fuence he cut in with the assertion that fewer
transfers and promotions had been made by him
in the same period of time than had been made by
General Bingham. Whatever action he had taken
in such matters. he said had not been for the
benefit Of any man affected.
las head Of the city government the Mayor takes
keen interest I'm the Police Department Of
course" said Commissioner Baker; but he does
not require me submit him the names and rec
ords OF such members OF the force desire to
transfer promote. dismiss after trial by
Of my deputies
There is inspector at-large' the payroIls
Of the department. remarked the Commissioner
with a smile. he recalled the demands made on
his predecessor before he forced OF the de-
partment General Bingham made good
changes. and he also instituted had His
delegation of 20 much responsibility 10 his deputies
had. the authority which he gave 70
his secretary. To save the Commissioner lot OF
detail work Is far any secretary should be
allowed go"
When IL suggested that 10 many persons ~
seemed that General Bingham had left the depart
n,ent in such good shape that he CE3aker) fol-
lowing the course already laid out. far possi
bic. Commissioner Baker seemed 10 be annoyed.
Not at ALL" he retorted abruptly.
Acting Mayor MCGOWAN declined to express
opinion General Bingham's criticism OF Mayor
Mcclellan except to say that he guessed he would
let them fight II out.
To all who asked Senator p. n. MoCarren for
statement he handed typewriter slip. which read:
Il am again impressed with General Bnghams
military prowess and his superb ability as
squealer."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19

bands OF silk and made with chemisette of Vaen-
ciennes lace. The dress is appropriate for almost
all grllsh materials for II be made from dark
coored cashmere and become adapted school
wear. or from pale colored one and he appro-
pirate for dressy occasions IL Is suitable for
wolfe satin cloth any material that is thin enough
10 be tucked successfully For the chemsette either
lace or embroidery contrasting silk may be used.
and II elaborate effect is wanted the sleeves can
be made 10 match the chemisette.
The quantity OF material required for the sixteen
size is 1914 yards "a 81. yards 80 or 81 yards
"A inches wide. with II yard Is inches wide for the
chemisette and Ia yards OF banding
The pattern. No. 64l2. is In sizes for girls Of
fourteen and sixteen years OF age and will be
mailed 10 any address on receipt Of 10 cents.
Please give number OF pattern and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department New-York Tribune
II in hurry for pattern send an extra 2-cent
stamp and We will mail by letter postage in sealed
envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
LYONS ENDORSED FOR LEADER.
Republicans of the 31st District Declare fol
Him and Against Andrews.

At largely attended meeting OF the Central
Republican Club. at No. a West 18th street last
night. resolutions adopted favoring John ].
Lyons deputy tax commissioner for leader OF the
5lst Assembly District Among those who addressed
the meeting were l. l.. Feinberg president OF the
club; Jesse l. Scanlon and several OF the district
captains.
The resolutions adopted said that Harvey T. An
drews had proved himself incapable OF uniting and
properly harmonizing the Republican organization
OF the district and that Mr. Lyons. through a life
long residence in the district and unfaltering
adherence 10 the principles Of Repubcanism. had
proven himself emnently fitted 10 unite all the ele-
ments OF the party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
THE GUESTS COMFORT
Modern HOstesses STRIFE for Best
Conditions an q Visitors Room.

Going visiting in her guest rooms is ono
means the modern hostess takes of finding out II
She makes her guests comfortable. By sleeping in
the beds she provides for the friends within her
gates she learns Just what sort OF nights her
friends pass with her. and mattresses that aren't
perfect and coverings that are too heavy can be
detected and cast out. one hostess who made a
belated trial OF this plan discovered TO her horror
that she had been torturing her guests for a sum-
ner with a broken spring which she had not sus-
pected until she passed a night on It.
Blinds that let in light the sleepers eyes, cur
tains or screens that are badly adjusted. loose
shingles that rattle just outside the window
twigs that tap against the pane-these annoy
ances that may guest infinite discomfort
and only by sleeping in the room the hostess
discover them.
The woman who wants TO be a good hostess-and
what woman doesnt?-looks after little things as
well as big No smallest detail in the guest
room is missing A charming pegnor hangs In the
closet. with slippers TO match. ready for the visitor
This is becoming quite usual custom. for Il peig-
NOR Is such a cumbersome thing in a small trunk
that II is a nuisance TO take when going a
friends house The perfect guest room includes a
well appointed writing table with plenty Of stamps.
paper envelopes and postcards. good. deep ink
stand with enough ink in II. fresh botting
paper and pens with nibs both thick and thin
On the dressing table there should he a pretty
pincushion. with black and white pins and some
fancy Veil pins. and hanging the mirror case
containing needles. thread thimble. scissors and
darning silk Then there must he a little alcohol
hair curling lamp and. 10 prevent accident. a small
tile to set It on.
A framed card hanging in the room with the
times for meals. the hour when the dressing he'll
rings for dinner. when the mail comes. hours of
church service and the railway time table saves
the guest the necessity of asking questions about
these details,
Bowls and Of flowers should always adorn
the guest room when some is expected. The
TNvA 49,,
little silver box ~ biscuits placed ready for her
use. At night her favorite bedtime drink should
be waiting for her. Some like cocoa. some hot
milk and some lemonade: II Is for the hostess 70
discover her guests Taste. The morning tea or
coffee. vhich many people take IN their rooms now
is brought tn the guest in small tea set on a
basket tray. with pot Of boiling water to weaken
the beverage ~ the guest desires
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
A FAIR AT STONY WOLD.

The annual children's entertainment and fair will
take place to-day at Stony Void Sanatorium. on
Lake Kushaqua in the Adrondacks. This fair is
for the benefit OF the appreciation fund.-. and was
started by OF the older patients four years
ago. Special trains will be run To the place and
friends OF the work urged come TO the enter
tainment and the good work being done at the
sanatorium.
AS usual, the institution is filled and there il a
long waiting list. The first cottage OF the indus
trial settlement is finished and occupied. This is a
phase OF the work. attempt TO solve the
problem OF ex-patents who are not quite well
enough 10 return to the old conditions in their
homes. Cottage !. the money for which was
raised by OF the Junior auxiliaries Is occupied
by an English family. member Of which the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19

They have place for a photograph al the back
and sell for 81 70.
White silk gloves with two clasps and embroid-
cred In black silk at the top and on the back sell
for 81.
Colored silk garntures on net are S4 so and four
inch banding to n atch at IS rs a yard comes to
trim the bottom of the skirt
Storm front sandal rubbers very thin with
little rubber bag to carry them in, are s. cents
White linen strictly tailored shirtwaists are sell
ing for s.
A beautiful tea of the odtme silver mstre
is for sale at 500.
Little purses OF the ever popular sunmetal. with
chains cost 50 75 Vanity bags. in acorn shape to
hang chain, cost 81 To- Bonbon boxes are g.
The fiat gunmetal cardcase and pocketbook COM
bined are pretty and sell for ss7
Persian landings with good deal of gold thread
them are selling IS cents up to several dol
lars yard.
Cotton flannel purses in pigs. dogs. elephants
and other animals sell for 90 cents and wonder
full creations so this little folk think
The new ready-to-wear hats all show puffy high
crowns and tilted brims; with MORE brim
has high Brussels net II is all black
except for a fetching silver lace bow on one side
The new wide vale diagonal suits for fall ar.
finished with black satin collars cuffs and buttons
and sell from SIS UP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
hsAcooK NOT SPONSOR FOR BILL
'NS'of Bays He Has Not Seen Measure Pre-
pared by Justice Devendorf.

-, . y IeIegraph 10 The Tribune
&c, 90 n Y, Aug. ls-senator Seth a Heacock.
t,,.-a r county. 10 whom has been ascribed a
- introduce IN the upper branch OF the state
Ca. 'e next winter a bill devised by Supreme
n, Susuce Devendorf OF Herkimer. providing
ty., Ooneo form 81 direct primaries. stated to-
81. u'al he lad no such intention
q. -, heacock stated that neither had he seen
Ia -, a. prepared by Justice Devendorf, nor
~, As been asked 70 stand as sponsor for such a
A.,,' senate al the next legislative session.
fxt ing 70 reports the DeVendorf bill provides
tor,.r, ''ect primary shall be held only after a
tor,,..'n acts and then only when a candidate for
f,I'n ieels that lie has not had fair deal.
40 ~ Is made that such a candidate may then
Co. - '"s voters ard al primary election call
'e" or the acts OF The convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
TWO FIGHTS ON IN BROOKLYN.
Democrats in 9Th and 9TH Districts Prepare for
Primary War.

me Efforts 70 bring about harmony made by the
1tmocrsts ~ Brooklyn recently have not appar-
ennH been fruitful A number Of primary
f'laobies threaten this fan. William r. MCGUIRE
preparing 10 make an attempt 10 regain control
v ue oh Assembly District. which he lost last
"a alter he had thrown down the gauntlet ~
nhaor P H. McCarren leader OF the county or
sanlLauon- William z. Thompson is now leader Of
ths district
ine other row is in the 9TH Assembly District.
, nss r. Nogan gave up the leadership Of the
- Few days ago 10 assume that OF the 9Th
.-s District where William A. Doyle was
s.. y rom The leadership last fall after a combat
Nairen. William II. Kinsella, who failed
. - the leadership Of the eth Assembly District
- "osans successor the other evening, is
s r-n 10 make fight against Alderman William
a.. man, the successful candidate II is likely
c.. ue organization Of the 9TH will remain Nc
sins iO "ia''ei WHICH iacioh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
Seen in the Shops

Khaki romping suits. with caps to match. for
boys selling for 81
Leather travelling cases beautifully fitted up for
women from $50 si5. and the small bags
fitted in the same way are so and upward. The
latter are especially good for sleeping car USE as
II is not convenient to carry a large bag to the
wash ROOM and this has everything required for
the toilet.
Alligator skin bags with a stuffed alligator's head
on one side sell for SO so. The skins good but
too conspicuous for practical use.
Hand made beaded bags in the new shapes sell
for sl2 80 and upward The designs are floral or
Persian on a white ground.
There are several sales OF Chinese embroidered
centrepeces OF white grass linen. The price is 90
cents apiece There doilies TO match.
The new shaded silk chiffon scarf wells, In the
two-yard length 81 90. The coors rose.
lilac yellow, green and soft grays shaded out TO
white
White serge dresses for little girls. with collar
and cuffs trimmed with hand embroidered scalops.
in pale blue. deep blue white sell for $40 70.
The little people also have their capes this
son Dressy tan ones. with tiny silk lined hoods,
cost IS 49, while those Of military cut in navy blue
cloth. lined with red and trimmed with brass but
tons from 50 "A up
Elaborate let dog collars come for wear with the
Dutch neck and the lace collar gowns They run
in price from ~ up.
Jet hearts popular to wear on the long chains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-19
-OAPKINs TO HAVE PRIMARY LEAGUE
iake Charge of Campaign of William N.
Noble

,rr..'' n =. Aug 1s.-The campaign for direct
~ rs,, ~ 70 open fun swing in Tornpkins Coun-
vii "'eh On Monday night a mass meeting
e,,.c, "''o IN Ithaca for the organization OF a
pslr, urinary league" 10 take charge OF the cam
sior,. 'elai OF William Nelson Noble. Ithaca
ao.,,n.,. va" 10 a candidate for the Assembly a
s'nashes platform
h.no-,-l"nafy gun In tle campaign is 20 be fired
tre.,.,.." night az Dryden. the stronghold Of Con-
tadrs,s S'nh W. Dwight. where Mr.. Noble viii
meeting OF voters