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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
Personal Politics Brings
Mare Island Under Fire

inevitable that the accident the destroyer Hopkins
Diego should dragged exasperate still more
the pending wrange with which the department IS all
Indeed ii Il hot water were the normal clement
the department OF the navy make
experiments body has plan OF
Newberry put effect radical scheme OF yard
operation that placed staff i'll full control 1t for SIX
months Meyer has substituted plan OF his own
incidentally he is having peck OF trouble to make good
In order congress the advantages the Meyer
administration the Mare island yard by the staff under
affairs Caps and Rogers srang the defense OF the
Caps general
They called adiral although they have right to bear
that title AS the merits of the dispute involving the Mare
island administration The Call has definite information There
all kinds adma lined up either side Some OF them
admrals OF them land adma but whether
ashore they would rather fight than eat for that their
Hopkins accident would be used
in the attack Mare island.
quarrel in department reached highly personal
stage Secretary Never understood TO have ntated
punish Caps and Rogers because they took sides against
his plan hearing before and did without his
All officers OF the United States military
or civil, have been muzzed by executive order
the personal politics of the affair that makes the quarrel
bitter The New York Sun, which sides with Meyer thus
us6s the proposal reduce Caps and Rogers rank by
way Of punishment:
Secretary Meyer is trying to reform the naval administration and to
OF the world England and Germany and Mr. Capp and Mr.
Indispensable have arrayed themselves in bitter opposition It not
tmony-honest ADM they
can not tv his plans with these two bureaus working
least to extent exhibiting the dyantag why
authority that procured their the first instance
This position differs somewhat originally taken
which proposed discipline Caps and Rogers because they spoke
before defense OF the Mare island administration
and the Nebery plan The first position obviously untenab
congress the right getting the information
sought whether with without the OF heads of depart
the argument that think
harmony with their The proposition has familiar
ring Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
MAYOR PROMISES TO BUILD ROAD

ton of the Geary street road at the
hands of the mayor.
Regarding the cutting off of the
mayors transportation promises with
the completion of the Geary street line
as asserted by your editorial, in the
words of the mayor on that occasion.
it will be matter for the people to
decide. When the Geary street road is
built the administration will turn it's
attention to the redeeming of it's own
pledges made in it's own PLATFORM
notably the building of a new city hall,
annually for departmental rentals as
well as the saving of time and money
to the tax payers of this city. Also
the other improvements and they are
many. pledged to the outlying districts
1t must be borne in mind, Mr.. Editor,
that some Of the railroad improvements
called for by some of the outlying dis
tricts would find themselves absolutely
disconnected if, for the present time
at least. they were dependent upon the
Geary street line. This is condition
we'll known to every person conyersant
with the facts
In conclusion let me say to ycu Mr..
Editor. that the present administra-
tion will prosecute vigorously and
within the law every detail in connec-
tion with the wish of the people re-
garding the Geary street railway
Respectfully.
PHI. MCCARTHY. Mayor.
February Is. 1910.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

Editor Calm an editorial pub
lished in your issue of February Is
under the caption, "Ultimatum from
the United Railroads. after giving to
your readers some Of the ultimatums OF
Patrick Calhoun, you give the impress.
sion that Mayor Mccarthy is inviting
and counting legal entanglements, anu
you ask whether anybody has, indeed,
enioined the city government, also
that by the advice of the city and county
attorney the road is clear.
The fact is, Mr.. Editor, the mayor
has been informed of legal action to
be taken. But, regardless of such
threats, the administration has pro-
ceeded within the law, through the
board of supervisors, to arrange ana
prepare for the sale of Geary street
bonds and this, too, several days be-
fore the city and county attorney was
heard from at all.
The mayor appreciates very keeniy,
and SO stated at the meeting TO which
you refer, what delay means, and, with
reference to that particular point, made
it clear to all who heard him that the
Geary street road would be quit
within the least possible time; at the
least possible expense; in the best pos
sible form known to those who would
have to do with it. AS result, Mr..
Editor, there is no danger of any de-
lay whatever rega riding the construc-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

CAPTAIN WALLACE LANGLEY, manager Of
the Rivers navigation company Of Fairbanks
Alaska. and yolney Richmond agent OF the
Northern commercial company at Fairbanks.
are guests at the st. Francis.
F. Z. ROSS, a graduate of the University Of
California in the class OF 1896 and now con-
necteG with the naval observatory in washing
ton as astronomer. is visiting at the home
Of A. l.. Ham in San Mateo.
CHARLES GLCERIST, banker of CentraIia
Wash: E. p. Perkins a businessman of Los
Angeles. and j, H. Byrne. furniture dealer
at Selma, Cal. are among the recent arrivals
at the Argonaut.
W. H. E. BRAvENDER and E. F. aud wilhel-
mine Fiegmund Of Calgary, Can, make up a
group staying at the Fairmont.
ALLEN PINKERToN, manager of the Piuker-
ton detective agency. is at the ST. Francis.
registered from New York
B. j. MCCULLOUGH. a. businessman of san
Jose. is spending his honey moon with Mrs.
Mccullough at the Palace
WALTER J. BURNS. representative Of the Bal
feur-tiuthrie company at Portland IS at the
Palace with his family.
DON M. EARRIs. a merchant of Cleveland is
staying at the Manx.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
THE SMART SET

her arrival has not been settled and
the journey is still indefinite as To
plan.
The late accounts from Miss Ethel
Shorb, who is travelling in Europe,
contain enthusiastic and clever de-
scriptions of the Journeys through
Italy and the interesting cities of that
historic country. Miss Shorb is accom-
panied by her cousin. Miss Wilson or
Los Angeles. and will remain abroad
for year or more. They are intend
ing TO visit Switzerland as the next
country on the route of wandering.
Mrs. William A GIassford. who was
Miss Eleanor Phelps, will be the guest
over the weekend of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas DriscoH at San Mateo. In
fact. the popular young navy bride will
be feted great deal in an informal
way during the next few weeks. She
has recently returned with Ensign
GlassfOrd after enjoying a honeymoon
tour of the orient and will be at her
new home at Mare island part of the
summer.
was Miss Ida Pattiani before her wed
ding last summer to the assistant naval
constructor at Mare island, has been
giving a series OF informal affairs this
season that have been particularly en-
joyed by the younger matrons of the
service set. The hostess will entertain
again next Saturday afternoon at a
bridge party TO be given at her Mare
island home. Several guests from town
have received cards for the informal
reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick II Beaver,
with their daughter. Miss Miriam
Beaver. have been enjoying an outing
at Del Monte and have passed most OF
the time on the golf links. as they ara
enthusiastic over the game.
Mrs. Earl Cummings will entertain
a an informal tea to be given this
afternoon at her home in Clay street.
Twenty-Five or perhaps thirty guests
will enjoy the affair at the home or tho
hostess, who win have the assistance.
by the way, of her charming young
sister. Miss Amelia Rivas. Miss Rivas
has been passing the season at the
Cummings home and is a favorite with
the younger set
2 Mrs c. Frederick Kohl was hostess
at an informal tea given YESTERDAY
afternoon at the Palace for 10 or -
friends. Others who were entertain
Ing on the same occasion at pfettily
decorated tables We're Mrs. Henry FOs-
ter Dutton, who had several guests.
and Thornwell Mutually, who was host
at an informal affair for half dozen
friends.
Mrs C. W. Moore entertained at 4
bridge party and tea given yesterday
afternoon in the red room at the ST.
Francis Nearly half hundred guests
enjoyed the hospitality of the hostess.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

r HE army and navy set has been re-
sponsibie for the only dancing par
ties of social note this week and.
indeed. has entertained the visiting Of
ficers of the fleet at two of the most
delightful events of the recent days.
The hop given last evening at the Of
ficers' club was memorable affair.
although somewhat informal. The
dance at the Preside was thoroughly
delightful. Among those who enter
tanned at dinner parties before the
ball were Mrs. Henry T. Ferguson, Mrs.
Paul Beck. who had as her guest Of
honor Miss Emile Gnauck of Benicia,
ess at an informal reunion. There were
several of the younger set from town
at the hop who enjoyed the occasion
with enthusiasm.
Mrs. ]. B. CoryelI entertained yester-
day at an elaborate orchid luncheon
given at the Fairmont. The table dec
orations were entirely in orchids and
lavender ribbon. forming a unique
and picturesque effect. The orchid
luncheon has not been a popular mode
of entertainment, owing. of course, to
the rarity of the flowers, but the oc-
casional affairs this year at which the
exotics have been used have been no
table for the exquisite effect in color.
The orchids used at the luncheon given
yesterday by Mrs. Coryeu were brought
from the country home of the hostess
at MenIo. There were about a score of
guests at the luncheon.
The news of an engagement that will
be of particular interest to the friends
of the bridegroom elect is that of Dav-
export Gordon Bromfield and Miss Dor
othy Innes of New York. Bromfield is
a relative of the family of that name
in San Mateo and a connection of Miss
Grace Bromfield, the singer. and also
of Mrs. Arthur Judd Ryan, now in the
eastern city. The bride to be is a well
known belle. Her mother was a Stude-
baker of New York. BromfeId is en-
gagged in business in the east and will
remain there to make his home perma-
nently. He will be the recipient of
many MESA ges of congratuIation upon
the announcement of his approaching
marriage to the charming New York
sirl.
Mrs John McMulIin and her attrac-
tive young granddaughter. Miss Anna
Weller, are going to Coronado later in
the month for the polo games and will
remain for an indefinite stay in the
southern city. where they have many
friends.
Mrs. Martin L. Crimmins, who will
be remembered as Miss Margaret Cole
has been visiting army friends at Fort
Thomas in Kentucky and has been de-
lightfully entertained at that post and
also in Cincinnati She will returns to
her home at Fort Crook later in the
month. She has promised to visit her
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
WEALTHY MINER FACES
HIGH GRADING CHARGE

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-Papers have
been signed for extradition of Arthur
~. stowe, a wealthy mining man, who
was arrested here on Nevada war
rant charging grand larceny Stowe
IS accused Of high grading" the
charge being q sidelight 10 llti-
cation over ownership of a valuable
mine near Winnemucca, New, owned
by Seattle and Alaska citizens, which
WAS opened for the Seattle interests
by Stowe brothers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
The Insii1er
Still Alarm Shows
Light in Residence

minda about the electrical
apparatus This consisted OF bell lights two telephones and
a alarm
Crawling the located the chief
he could not remember just the several different
he could result
the house call the
doobn FIRE alarm; and had the city
troubled ce
turned the sprinkler
system in one o department
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
Terminal Rates
and Water
Competition

mandments The Spokesman Review puts 1t:
Spokane's is until
competition the would be
the Pacific northwest had enjoyed
Why
stands without rival the inland
Tacoma divide
relatively smaller than that surrounding
Spokane.
All this be conceded but ii does follow that gives
Spokane the right claim equal with the
Transportation governed by the physical facts OF geog
raphy which mileage only and the important
of arbitrary regulation compel railroads abandon
the carriage OF freight between cities they would
do they ordered make mileage basis Nc
the interstate commission ignore the
OF competition they bear freight rates. This
question Of justice but of fact 1t need not be disputed that
mileage fair between
but apply where competition exists absurd well
impossible Railroad between
they determinable by the order of
governing body They fixed automatically by the
competition.
subject regulation such basis
the deem reasonable but interior cities
lower than the would simply
railroads of business The that Spokane quarrena
with the Cascade range of mountains.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
Money Loaned in South
Shows Business Good

.,ono,, aaad T.; South Meyer banker
' ing visit to 10 Angeles
SHOWS business O00d many
all good
Francisco complaining about business, remarked
of the souther booster n paronzing fashion
be answered Uncle Dan.
think OF people north have had pretty tough time
persisted the souherner
pretty tough
Now Meyer you people there going
aong?'
Meyer the
the worst money Angeles
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
INDEX OF THE
WEWG TODAY
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY L. 1910
POLITICAL

DorTrrrnT
FOAA I'M
Thomas J. GeaFy may seek democratic non nonap 1e
lily
General Barry paws oiEcial cans on rear ao
n''al
Mayor taFors plan Tor Ifee mun'e'pat l'ugiIs
house AZ
l-ansac1 IS c2eleraied - the sraha JutS "Iter
inquiry rage 40
old school board rega-ns power by court $ IN
Junction. Page
city must raise moncg for armoTy site in next
three weeks rage
Normsud " Mohr appointed city architect by
board 81 works rage 10
Shooting ~ rcai estate man sequel 10 quaFtei
over -'ioa-9i'e.
What II means when q woman wears al
Ai-le''e 'l "'r n"l
Pretty homo Weodlns oil MISS Acute W Nius
ana ''ze'" -iep''''
SliFt'Ls ,fN refuse 20 ie''i--isiiN n-ast - nc
..,..-..-..- -, .o.on+ o.,.o IN h,,g'noss
saw. (amorl rrbIicrv ' expert. Pages
- -.,,,,.-sr,a F,e,,r,,srr o. paao.
SUbOkBAN
Twelve year old boy builds airship that
dies- rage
Oakland police arrest clerk who shot small
boy in Neirose- Page
Alameda county republican committee to help
'o.eLs al l''ia1..- o,-,.. -...,.- se
-, - -, - ro-ee pa.e
"a, -. - -.
-, .[l,-l- ,-aTet " Paa 80
Many +. ir par., ar''iO -'i-s'' " '' Po
Alameda school children to tag voters aoF sat
''
julius steser proves drawing card OF me oaS-
land Orpneum program. A"Eo
Gifted girl 10 portray role Of Agripplna IN n
pr'ou''ion OF zero
Grand jurors 10 bear charges against system
% county a''D'.oi ',-''
l'. y, ,.-u '--.-,,'' p.,.
'0a"S N.'iN 'oA iA -
charges Of supervisor ross se
COAST
Doctor Burke's case. TO 20 before grand jury
Friday PAGE
Heney may run for governor on republican
ticket Page
Effort being made torseeure recall OF mayor
If santa Barbara. Page
Scarlet fever on receiving ship Independence
and quarantine ordered. Page
Crtsitors file bankruptcy petition against
Venezuela asphalt company. Page
rAcTrpNT
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,,raev oe ec,1 rage r
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t-stio1 ,oessnrcs. Page !,
- IN -. - -.
the sbas.a routc. Page =
~ ,5.,r,s sf,,s man f., F7srrfsr,r. ,..r,i.o,
building graft case. Page L
SPORTS
ss,ss- r,co mr. * ,-s,od nv b,-, 81.
EmeryyiIle. Page 10
European bred trotters imported 10 race over
rand circuit. Page IL
Phoenix nine wins sensational II inning game
from Stanford. Page III
= BedweA gets ia OF VIGOROUSLY oso actor after
NM ss,o eet ,ad, -,'o '1 ''I - el -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
Sayanf Seeks Harmony
i'm New Surroundings

Jacques Loeb leave
~ ' the his
New surroundings
He and President Wheeler had long ceased to be
OSensby all
developed could
Wheeler exclaimed OF enthusiasm that
Wheeles
scientific from all of the
preferred devote his research and
Berkeley Wheeler himself
be entirely
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
his pay from private from the public treasury
a-l ara-a

his pay from private from the public
is declared
The Washington prognosis of Ohio politics inspired by
of Governor udson Harmon who today the prominent
figure the democratic party Governor Harmon has undoubtedly
made good office and he should be reelected this fall would
be the leading candidate for the presidential nomination of his
party In republican councils regarded vital that Harmon
should be defeated the coming election This the
why by order OF Mr. TAFT Wade Ellis has been detailed to
the 1t of doubtful wisdom, and already the
political wiseaces drawing historical parallels with the inter
ference OF President Arthur the politics OF New York state
when he supported Charles Foger for against Grover
Cleveland who elected by 100000 majority. That
president OF course, history
repeats exactly, but the parallel is ominous.
1t example of Mr. Tafts honest and open methods in
politics. With the president everything done aboveboard and
there DISCUSSES in his strategy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
An American
Imprisoned
in Mexico

and hereupon sentenced years
prison Cook has already spent months Jail awaiting
and under He be admitted bail pending
OF the Judgment but the amount of his bond has
fixed figure apparently beyond the reach OF his friends
The order OF railway conductors has taken
will press appeal but small hope of reversal entertained
of the fact that the presiding judge OF the appellate
already expressed unfavorabe opinion.
The American consul Guadalajaa preparing
report of the evidence and findings for submission
department. but the methods of diplomacy slow that
have served his before the bwg Of the canceleries
succeed in making up their minds
Cook prohted nothing by the robbery. His
indirect accidental strange perversion
justice that he should be punished.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
| Joe
Cannon
on Lincoln

after dinner enthusiasm have received the following from
correspondents
your Sunday edition have the toast proposed by Mr. Cannon
Of club New Saturday
Cannon enough the his
who the of Mr.
Lincoln probably grateful
Ry inuar am
they the
favoaby
to to a
make possible
generally
nevertheless undertake
his mainte fund in
Words are good when backed by deeds and otherwise
that Uncle Joe enthusiastic admiration
had inspiration than the of politics the
ing doubtful campaign If Lincoln alive he would
found the side OF Cannon and his crowd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

7 dull day that does bring hot speech from Uncle Joe
Cannon whose appears have been sadly soured by
Lincoln day he comparatively
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

the first result of these conferences Wade
Ellis, the official trust buster" has been
taken off his work for the department of
justice and sent to Ohio to manage the
republican campaign. 1t is stated that Mr.
work with an increase OF salary, but whether
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

T HE remarkable of James A. Cook railway
conductor in prison in Mexico attracts international
attention Cook conductor Mexican which
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

NHIO is the battle-ground this year. and this fully
understood Washington where Mr.. Taft has hold
- ing political state AS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

robbed by brakemen of that nationality.
Cook had no part III the robbery, and his
innocence thereof is admitted by the Mexican
authorities, but he was convicted of contrib
utory negligence i'll connection with the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

HE Spokane Spokesman-Rev insists keeping up its
quarrel with the facts OF geography which compel the rail
roads give lower cities the than those
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

the sense of the Spokane paper the matter
almost assumes the dignity of moral issue
with an intimation that mileage basis Of
rate regulation is prescribed in. the ten com
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17

peaceful mood when he held up the martyred
president as an example for all men to follow
with Incidental reference to himself as one
of the best copies extant
By way of comment Mr.. Cannon's
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-17
battalion CHIEF or ire department. ted
repair electrical apparatus IN his nome ana mAed
phone, light and other wires

THE story IS told by fireman that no
| long ago Battalion Chief Waters, who re
4 Gently retired, imagined that he was o
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-11-26
OF LAUGHTER

He be said to have game who at the last can
laugh 1t basphemy but far vision of Nietzsches
him to that the last savior who would mankind would
laugh instead of weeping That final speech Henry the
story writer finer than
dying he turned to the doctor said "Pu the
I'm afraid to go home in the dark The speech had it wide
and of values One fOges the royal Charles much rvOy
for the sake of his dying Speech Gentlemen I'm
knows all the pathos and the fun in the crippled Henes complaint
that it too bad of the German philosophers abolish
who pray said ewho am to at night after my wife has
gone sleep, if there is God?"
In YOUTH when whole and rusu OF this en-
veOpng life easily prefer tragedy We indulge brave desire
understand life and to know No rectied and de
COraed world polite will thirst for reality
We Obuse enough the highest pitch of
anguish indeed good feelings
tcky encased blood wholesome flesh But
there time when the uest bear the
gashes the battle The that held
gave glance the field of life
mashed and broken the Wheel bent by labor and then ask
for Illusions comedy DIVERSION but above all for hugter
much be envied cate he stands highest who
still laugh Laughter that still restrain DESIRES
still bear under torment still himself in large setting that
his personal fate small Anger and and bitterness
la equally They relatively
the universe matter The bag of life deeper than
mans hand has reached No far vision final
spar beyond the artes spreads space
l-Harpers Weekly