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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

advised him that, in their opinion.
there would be less danger to the
party from deadlock in congress and
the consequent failure of tariff bill
than in the failure of bill through
veto. 1t is said that these suggestions
had great weight with the president
One of the presidents closest friends
said today:
THE president is not losing sleep
over the tariff bill While he is doing
what he can to keep all parties con-
cerned in good nature and is striving
to secure a genuine downward re-
vision. he is not by any means appalled,
at the possibility of a failure by con-
gress to enact any tariff legislation I
believe he would look with equanimfty
upon the adjournment of congress with
the Dingley tariff law still in effect
While he would veto a bill that did not
fulfill the pledges of the party, he has
every reason to believe that such a bill
will never emerge from congress. If
his efforts TO bring about an under
standing between the conferees of the
two houses are not successful. republi-
can members of the house will take the
matter into their own hands and kill
the conference report Thus the fight
will be between the house and the SEN
ate and not between the president and
congress.
The members of the house prefer to
fight the senate rather than to run the
risk of defeat at home. The temper
of the country is such that every well
meaning downward revisionist repub-
Hcan congressman would be defeated IL
they should be led into voting for bill
which the president would have to veto.
BY opposing the conference report these
members would prove to their constftu-
nr7f = hot -
The consequence of failure to en-
act tariff bill at this session would
mean renewed-and more insistent de-
mand for revision in the near future I
think the president is convinced that
IL tariff revision should go over to a
new congress the revision would be
much more drastic than is now de-
manded. In this way genuine revision
downward would be sure to come"
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
TAFT ASSURED OF TARIFF
BILL BEING SATISFACTORY
By IRA E. BENNETT

w sl I passed 's,s y esas5sss ';sI YIN
Taft can sign.
1t became quite clear today that
President Taft would not be called
upon to veto the tariff bill, If ii should
not meet with his desires. He will be
relieved from such an unpleasant duty
by the members of the house. a suffi-
cient number of whom stand ready. in
case the conference report should be
adverse to President Taft's views, to
vote against this report and thus pre-
vent an agreement between the two
houses.
The voice of the country has been
heard by the members of the house.
They realize as never before that the
country stands solidly behind President
Taft for downward revision. During
the last few days they also have been
made to realize that President Taft
himself stands for downward revision
and as a last resort would veto a bill
that did not carry out the party's
pledges and his own. Republican mem
bers of the house are confronted with
this situation.
which leads to the passage of a bill
obnoxious to President Taft. thus fore
ing him to veto it, they will be placed
in the attitude of fighting the admin
istration. This, in many cases, would
lead to the prompt retirement of repub-
lican congressman from public life, al
though Taft might not be at all inter-
ested in any fight against them.
1t was learned today that many con-
gressmen had visited Taft and had
explained to him their dilemma They
told him frankly that they would pre-
fer to bring about a deadlock between
the two houses of congress rather than
to vote for bill which the president
might subsequently veto. Not many
votes would be required in the house
to produce such a deadlock, and it is
said that the president has received
assurances from a SUFFICIENT number
to satisfy him that an unsatisfactory
bill will never be laid before him.
Some of the presidents friends have
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Ralsfon's Driving
Recalled by Friend

->-'S'O--S oOne ~Ao
Recalled by Friend thing IN ms cay
speaker with the nicely tna pe
just put his name on e register
the old time acquaintance
haven't been the bonanza days but made
yearned TO be back IN san
up cutoff along the bay Once
gimpses OF what must nave Deen H ~ W
the bay
OF w C. Raston ana aurins ms me-
time was kept up with scrupuous maintenance Of
track David Cook member the old commission house
Bryant Cook in city superintendent Of the roa was
toll roadan about horses and trnps
not worth trying across the plains and
early settled daughter Mrs Frank Miller WI" OF
former Sacramento child Of American parents born IN
San Maeo But 1 am DEPRESSING.
where he could and often
rode on the n our
always drove to with number
He was speed along the county road
be forgotten he
private stable He was
famous whip hOhesh was
n
immensely popular and when the CRY
Here the road and cheered
him as his flying hoOs beating
rafting the coach back
ana shout.
the coast IN those days was
sure have enjoyed %
and actress OF noe every
could be found IN the list
would have done with the
automobile least as long
motoring Barney Odn
would found i'm rivals"
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Letters From The People
10 BoOsT CoNvENTInN

Editor OF The Call:
wish TO suggest that plan be
worked out as soon as possible TO In
sure large attendance at the meeting
Of the National educational association
In San Francisco next year. Would II
not be well to SOW the seed early this
fall Of an Irresistible desire on the
part of American teachers. to attend
that meeting and see California; The
seed would sprout dEring' the disa-
greeable winter weather they have in
the east
I have acquaintance among school
teachers and college professors in i've
states east OF the Rockies. and have
begun 10 use the picture postal seeaer
on them. But the single postals and
that attractive combination containing
25 views OF San Francisco should have
some device or motto printed on them
showing the date Of the meeting: and
we should have combinations OF Oak
land, Alameda and Berkeley scenes
with San Francisco views. and some
peninsula views. so that persons living
in those places viii take an interest IN
sending postcards to their acquafn-
tances in the east Perhaps a postcard
picture OF prune pie would enlist the
active cooperation OF the whole popu-
lation OF San Jose.
Let US take Il for granted thai
trip to California is a more fhersI
education for an easterner than a dlef
OF "hve feet OF books and let rs tr1-
10 get as many OF as possible to coma
to school and picnic at the same time.
Yours truly
Juns Il. 1909. - -
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Fashions Repeat Themselves

A century ago the fashions were
much the same as today, observes a
Paris journal. The heat was extreme
in 1909, but the women did not carry
sunshades The Pamela hat was then
in vogue. and afforded sufficient shade.
The fashionable wore pantaloons to the
top of the boots,s which enabled them
to appear in diaphanous dresses with
out offending the laws of decency. At
the present time we have, our con-
temporary adds. tight fitting dresses of
transparent material, big hats and
great heat
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Remarkable
Progress OF
San Diego

has been making the years cearings of that
city tell astonishing tale OF equaled for
relative growth anywhere America during period The
Pooce sales OF stamps greater by $1,000 the
record Tor the period last year The building permits keep
with the general advance all which the
business OF other communities has slow.
Il the fact that the panic OF 1907 scarcely touched Diego
Its banks time compelled expedent
OF issuing scrip circulation certificates.
Something OF this progress due the promise railroad
connecting San Diego directly with the great sys-
Yuma This road process
completed will make the fertile Imperial valley region tributary
San Diego.
The San Diego Union, enarging these facts, says:
that will make
Tor greater growth during the five than has
experienced the last five The building of the Panama in
powerful rapid growth of Diego The com
Plehon Of the Diego Arizona railway
which the
harbors world;
equed which in
all the the plans OF capitalists
launch
long planned proecu these things like
the rapid growth OF San Diego
San Diego has population of and has been
growing the OF about 5000 year 1905 At one time
the sleepy and backward of cities Now if
IS coming into its
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Some Side Lights
on Mrs. Frank Leslie

One o correspondents writing OF
some oiue Aign'S
Mrs. Frank Leslie
discovered reuvenatng
correspondents plum a aiic salt in it.
Leslie Francisco the
She pathetic looking her youth
wrinkles wthered OF which she
husband looking fellow
poodle
did not take many
expensive luxury
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
bad Roads a
Heavy ak on
II Farmers

wherever has
So Alabama
S2500 built Us miles OF The selling
land Sc SIS before the road built On the
SIS
land values advanced from 50 to SIS and $50
perfectly
readily when they easily Take
population to
1880
In counties where 40 the
proved the population period 778OO0
The effect roads school proof
of enrolment In the FIVE having the
attendance averages only SO per
These figures appeal the They demonstrate
the value of the which Gett
payers OF California make for the creation OF system
highways constructed of standard grade by the best engineering
skill demonstrated that the American farmer because of his
inferior roads % for hauling while European farmers
get the service for less than 9
Such is the tax which bad roads the agricultural industry
of the country Multiply the difference by the tonnage agrcu
tua products this and you may understand how well
invested S80OO0 would be applied the construction of
competent system of highways for California.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

Miss Dolly MacGavin is out of town
and is enjoying a delightful visit as
the guest of friends in Napa. where
she will remain for several days longer
before returning TO her home in Cali
fornia street. Miss MacGavin has been
away most of the summer and is a
popular guest. She will hardly have
time this season to fill all the invita-
tions that are awaiting her acceptance
from people out of town, who are
anxious to have her for brief visit.
or even a weekend if her engagements
will not allow more.
Mrs William Clun. who is passing
the summer in Berkeley. has been en-
tertaining at her house over there in
an informal way during the summer,
and the latest party which is being
talked about in that picturesque home,
is luncheon that will take place to-
day
The affair is a compliment to a trio
of visitors from Honolulu. who have
been feted considerably during their
stay in town, and are Mrs. Edward Kel-
ley, her daughter. Miss Wilhelmina Kel-
ley and Mrs. Noonan. all of whom are
visiting here and will be in town only
for brief time
Several guests from town have been
hidden to attend the luncheon this
afternoon at the summer home of the
hostess and among those on the list
are:
Mrs. John Landis Mrs. George Fish
Mrs John Galway Mrs Harry UmbSen
Mrs. Tirey L. Ford Mrs. George Downey
Miss Florence CIuff is in Berkeley
now, after a pleasant visit at the CIuff
ranch, where she was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Jack Wilson, who has
passed most of the summer there with
occasional visits to her home in town.
Colonel and Mrs. George r. Smith
are among the army people who have
slipped away quietly for a sojourn at
Tahoe, but many others have sought
the northern retreat during the week
James L. Flood has been enjoying
quite an extended visit there. as have
E. ]. Pringle and Percy Eyre. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Thornton Lally with their
! daughter, Miss Marian Lally are en-
! joying a series of trips out of town
this season and were recent guests at
Tahoe,
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Kennedy. who
was Miss Aida d. Ehilick, are in the
southern part of the state on their
honeymoon trip, but viii leave shortly
for their home in Hilo, II. L
DR.. Herbert C. Moffitt has been out OF
town on an interesting trip through
the southern part of the state.
Captain A. c. Berry. q. S. A, is en-
joying an outing at Aetna Springs and
will remain for fortnight or longer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Insurgency in Its Variety

TE would not be accused of hng with grave and
wv tentous mystery but may that the
temporary phases OF the tariff their appeal to the
American OF humor
For the learns the tariff with its mufarious
schedules being fixed the wanuts and the An at
Indigestion coffee
glass OF corked bring thousands of struggling
dustres
But is the divergent and multorm of insurgency
that perpex the nation We learn from Washington dispatch
This episode furnishes practical confirmation opinion
Washington tariff bill
president his the onferee the free
republican
by the element which obarded the president while 40
bill
to the
They The
presented by
tariff
These several bands of have brush and
refuse be comorted with champagne
drch leading band of democratic insurgents
deadly breach edyng, but the time confusing
GNES c. LAUT collected for Golfers astonishing
~ of facts and figures bearing the problem, that
closely affects the prosperity OF the districts of America
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

butter 1t is told as one of the wonders of
modern science that this strange and unnatural
compound makes palatable substitute for the
butter OF the cow, comparing most favorably
with the boarding house article of commerce.
although of inferior streno4h
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Petrol
Butter I" an
Oil Trust Idea

We shall not venture recommend this strange product to
the ultimate Indeed may that the hitherto
invncble trust IS in the bite off canwel
digest The fate OF the beef trust missionary to pop
lslze oeomagarine should be warning into the
field with unauthorized version OF butter If adventure
upon the dangerous field prophecy might safe to predict
that the future state Of petrol butter will be found museum
alongside the Napoleon Bonaparte and the skull Of
Oliver Cromwell As article Of curiosity command
permanent market But its pedigree dubious both
the family
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

nearby markets. By way OF example we find
that today the most profitable market for
California fruits is in Seattle
In this relation it is pertinent to call atten-
ton to the remarkable growth that San Diego
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
Enthusiasm
Or Thomas
MeHersh


nguineiy their
OF But with adverse legislation of
demanded BY all localities
this time probably History
As the subject OF Mr. Melershs argument concerns
railroad taxation and administration California
ask him what adverse legislation has wears
OF which the railroads might complain The impression perhaps
mistaken has been current that the Southern Pacific could get
anything wanted from California legislatures the last decade
1t there the reciprocal demurrage
opinion well founded that statute hits the shippers harder than
the railroads We do believe that Mr. Melersh rehec-
on that disposition the otherwise than
fairly has been shown by California When Mr. Melersh speaks
OF the persistent lowering OF freight rates by railroad
for lower California nduoin
his OF humor the expense of august mysterious and
well salaried body. Good Lord
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

ME Standard oil convicted of wickedness
It's perverse chemists have or discovered
byproduct OF the mineral oil, which they call petrol
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

growth and advancement Of Pacific cities always
be for oongatuaon for San Francisco helps busi-
and makes markets The effective all coast
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
The Smart Set

THERE are a few homes in town
that have retained their spirit of
hospitality throughout the sum
mer. but there are only one or two
matrons who can preside with an en-
thusiasm at the informal summer af-
fair which attracts friends to a town
when most people are in the country.
Mrs. Eleanor Martin has this gift of
enthusiasm in an exceedingly rare de-
gree and her guests who assembled at
the dinner and reception last evening
were received with the same delight
full cordiality that makes the recep-
tions given by Mrs. Martin quite dis
tinctive and delight to enjoy at any
season.
The dinner last evening was COM
pliment to Justice and Mrs. McKenna,
who were the incentive for a dinner
party followed by an informal recep-
tion for over a score of friends. The
table decoration was an arrangement
of pink carnations.
- eAAO OA0C ACCCpliOl IOO4l tic uCOO-
ration was formed of blue Shasta dali
sizes, while in the parlors tall lilies.
pink and white, were grouped against
background of green. The library
was effectively decorated with clusters
of golden red.
Among those at the dinner party
were:
Judge and Mrs. ~. Downey Harvey
McKenna Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Baron Won Schroeder
Among the guests who greeted
Judge and Mrs. McKenna later were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Drum Enerney
Mr. and Mrs. Dix Colonel and Mrs. Won
well Hewitt Schrader
Judge and Mrs. Cooper Mrs Henry FERGUSON
Senator and Mrs. Major Edwards
Russ Lukens L. S A.
Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Clarence MeKinnstry
Henley George T. Marye Jr.
| Miss Innes Keeney will leave town
shortly for a visit in Sonoma county,
where she will be the guest of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. T. 2.
Brakeman, who have an attractive
country place. Miss Keeney will be
accompanied on the interesting trip
! by her mother, Mrs. Charles NJ. Kee-
ney. Mrs. Keeney and her daughter
/ are going east later in the season. and
during the last week in September
they expect to be in Louisville, but
| will leave soon after for New York,
where the last weeks of their visit
will be enjoyed. They intend to re-
turn in time for the earliest winter
gayeties in town. Miss Keeney has
promised her friends that she will not
remain in the east, as they have in
sisted that she should be in the city
for the first parties of the season.
The latest news from Honolulu
brings reports of the delightful time
that Mrs. Charles Gibson of this city
is enjoying as the feted guest at a
succession of affairs in the islands.
/ One of the recent parties in compli-
ment to the attractive San Franciscan
was given by Mrs. George Ross. who
presided at large tea for Mrs. Glib
son. On this occasion the guest OF
honor wore a gown of imported lace
| finished with a picture hat trimmed
with black and pink plumes
Mrs. Gibson is unusually gifted in
the matter OF charm and personality
which may account for her popularity
here and wherever she is a visitor. She
will remain in Honolulu for a few
weeks longer and will be Joined later
by Mrs. Harry n. Gray and her ac-
complished daughter, Miss Heller
Gray.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

As the towns depend for their business or
the prosperity of their back country the prob
lem is vital to the whole United States.
Miss Laut finds, for instance:
With access to market and best ruling prices
net returns increase and farm lands i1rnn in
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23
he lnsider
Recalls RaLsfons great rePnfaffon As "nP
and wonders would have accepted Lne aHto
mobile as substitute the horses ne used on FAMOUS
turnpike

~Do YOU know / have often wondered what
Ralston would have done with the automobile
if there had been such thing IN MS Gas
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

- NONTROLLER THOMAS MELLERSH of the Caiforni
Northwestern railway submits the board of eouaIiza
statement concerning the taxation of railroads in ,,c
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-23

much interesting and instructive matter is
collated but the argument would have been
helped if Mr.. Mellersh had put some restraint
on his enthusiasm as an advocate
We quote from Mr. Mellersh:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22
bread, the increase is quite a hard
ship. Patterns manipulation Of the
grain market is therefore not an un-
mixed blessing.

Governor Johnson has again showed
the courage of his convictions by
vitoing the tonnage tax bill. He gives
as his reasons for Withholding his
signature to the bill that it is wrong
in principle, crudely drawn, not we'll
understood even by it's friends, unjust
because it imposes a double system
of taxation, harmful to the people in
the iron ranges, and detrimental to
the peace and prosperity of the state.
The people of northeastern Mime
sofa have opposed very strenuously
the enactment of tonnage tax law,
hence they are jubilant over the
governors action. That Gov. Johnson
has acted from pure motives and an
earnest desire to serve the best in
terests of the state, can not be
doubted, but time will tell whether his
action was wise and right. Many good
men, even in the governos's own party
take the other side Of this question,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22

There is trouble in the dominious of
the Turk. The young Turks and the
old Turks are at loggerheads, and no
one can tell who will finally triumph.
In addition to these troubles involving
the stability of the government there
is a wide spread uprising against the
Christians in one province. If affairs
keep on going from bad to worse, the
powers may be compelled to interfere,
and in the wind-up Russia may step
in and take "the sick man. under her
care and protection. - r.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22

Remember that there is no other
animal, save the calf, that ever grows
into the COW and if we are to have
cows we must raise them or buy them.
It never pays to let the calf get stun
ted. Better sell them before you ever
turn them out and neglect them.
They will sell for more money now
than in the fall where allowed to
simply shift for themselves. The
Farmers Guide.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22
THURSDAY. APR. %, 1909.

Hon. William Jennings Bryan,
three times candidate for president,
will lecture in Grand Forks, on May
9TH, under the auspices of the Educa.
tional department of the Young Peo-
pies Christian Endeavor Society, on
his new stirring theme "The Price of
a Soul"
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22

The bakers Of Chicago proposed to
increase the price of bread one cent
a loaf after NAV first as a result Of
the advance in price of wheat. For
the poor people who have to buy their
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-04-22

which is complicated one, and not
very we'll understood, as the governor
says.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-20
GRAND FORKS FAIR
ATTRACTS H0RSEMEN
Como From All the Central Northwest
ern States for the Racing Meet
That Has Hung Up Some
Purses Worth While.

GRAND FORKS, Y. D., July 20
Horsemen from all over the North
western and central states are congre-
gated in Grand Forks today for the
opening of the North Dakota State
fair. which will be the scene during
the next four days of the biggest rae
ing meet ever held in this state.
\ total of S1O,5OO is offered in
purses by the Grand Forks State fair
management 1t is offering two purses
of $500 each. which is $500 larger
than the biggest purse ever offered
before in the state. The other har-
ness purses range from $500 to $500.
The daily programs range from $500
t. $4,000 each, and each of the five
DAYS will be a real one. The runners
have not been forgotten, and each
DAVIS program includes two dashes at
$3.50 each.
The two big stakes. known as the
Grand Forks stake, are respectively
offered for the 1922 trot and the 2:25
pace or trot
The state fair track at Grand FORKS
has always been popular with horse
men. 1t is a fast, lively track, with
plenty of room and well iald out turns
The. management at Grand Forks has
always done everything possible ana
within reason to accommodate horse
men and give the public good sport
Dan Patch and Minor Heir VIII
make their first public appearance to-
gether on this track during the meet
ing