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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-13
$75O,OOO OPERA
HOUSE FOR CITY
ISNOW ASSURED
Municipal Palace of Song to Be
Erected at Civic Center
Before 1915
Musical Association Finances
Project; Profits to Sup
port Conservatory

A MAGNIFICENT municipal opera
~ house for San Francisco-a pal
ace of music that will rival the
Opera of Paris, La Scala of
Milan. the wagnefian opera house, of
Beyreuth or any of the other famous
homes of music in the capitals of Eu-
rope--is assured. 1t will be erected at
the new civic center in time for dedica-
tion when the gates of the Panama
Pacific international exposition are
thrown open.
Every difficulty attending the fnanc-
ing of the project has been overcome
after weeks of quiet endeavor and yes
terday the results of the period of plan
ming were made public by Supervisor
Henry Payot, who has been instru-
mental in laying the definite founda-
tions upon which it is now practically
assured that the dream of all local
music lovers will become reality.
Will Remove Barrier
At next Mondays meeting Of the
board of supervisors Payot will present
a resolution opening the way for the
granting of portion of the civic CEN
ter property as a site for the opera
house. It's passage, together with the
authorization of the civic center bond
issue, which will be presented to the
voters of the city next month. will re-
move the last barrier that stands in the
way of the success of the venture
The new opera house, which will cost
s75o,ooo, will be built without cost to
the taxpayers of the city, yet will be
owned and directed by the city. The
financing of the project has been ar
ranged for by the Musical association
of San Francisco. and to that organ
ization belongs credit for working out
and carrying to successful conclu-
sion the details Of the scheme.
Plan City Conservatory
The Musical association, as an or
ganization, will always have a voice In
the direction of the opera house, but
will derive no profit from ii. Every
cent of profit will be turned into a
general opera house fund and devoted
to supporting a municipal conservatory
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Republicans Pledges

In consideration for abdication, the
republicans make eight pledges TO the
emperor. as follows:
First, the emperor shall retain
his title and shall be respected as
foreign monarch; second. the en-
peror shall receive an annual
grant of 100000 taels until the
currency is reformed, after which
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Abdication Edict Is Issued and
Republic Is Granted to
the Empire
PLEA is MADE TO HALT
STRIFE AND SUFFERING
Princes Will Retain Their Titles
and in Some Cases
Their Pensions
GREAT TOMB OF LATE
RULER TO BE COMPLETED

nEKING, Feb. 12.-After occupy.
ling the throne of China for al
II most three centuries, the Man
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-13
TAFT UN MASKS
FALSE PROPHETS
In. The PARTY
Policy of Progressives Will
Lead to a Revolution,
He Says
''They Are Political Emotional
lists or Neurotics," He Tells
New York Republicans
much Progress Has Been Made
in Curbing Corporations,
Declares President

~Ew YORK, Feb. 12.-President
Taft brought his celebration of
Lincoln's birthday to a close,
49, here +onf0b+ With r,oli+ico1
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

Hannibal and Yancy were the first
to arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods, big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers, drifted out OF the
encircling. forest.
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with the
story of David, narrative that made
deep impression upon Yancy, COM
fortably seated in the doorway.
you will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hourY
she said, rising.
There was sudden clatter OF
hoofs beyond the door, A man, we'll
dressed and we'll mounted had rid.
den into the yard. AS Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him
self out OF the saddle and, hat in
hand, approached her.
81 am hunting place called the
Barony; can you tell me If | am ON
the right road?" he asked. lie was a
man in the early thirties, graceful
and powerful Of build, with a hand
some face.
1T is my husband you wish to see I
am Mrs. Ferris"
Then General Quintard is dead?'
His tone was one of surprise.
His death occurred over a year
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend OF the gen.
eral's?"
mo, madam; he was my fathers
friend, but | had hoped to meet him. .
His manner was adroit and plausible
''Will you ride on with us to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr
~" she paused.
"Murrell-Captain Murrell. Thanh
you; should like to see the ole
place. should highly value the priv
ilege," then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty. let me present Captain Muir
rell."
The captain bowed, giving her {
glance Of bold admiration.
BY this time the children had strag
gled off into the, pine woods as 81
lently as they had assembled; onl.
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs.
Ferris turned to the former
IF you will close the cabin door
Mr. Yancy, everything will be read!
for next Sunday" she said, and moveC
toward the horses, followed by Muir
rell. Betty Malroy fingered for a mo
ment at Hannibal's side.
"Good-by, little boy; you must ash
your Uncle Bob to bring you up Il
the big house to see me-" and stoop
ing she kissed him. "Good-by, Mr.
Yancy."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

pleased to make your acquaintance"
"The same here" murmured Yancy
with winning civility.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward, her face averted, and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This is my friend. Miss Betty NAL
roy"
Glad to know you, ma'am." said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced him, smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are just returning from Scratch
HILL" said Mrs. Ferris.
And the dear little boy we met is
your nephew, is he not, Mr.. Yancy?"
It was Betty Malroy who spoke.
I'm a manner he is and in a man.
ner he amt" explained Yancy, some
what systematically.
do you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine?-the Blount
place2" asked Mrs. Ferris.
Yves, ma'am, I know It,"
Il am going to have Sunday school
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer II l can help
it. Now won't you let your little
nephew come"
Il reckon you-a1 can count on my
nSvvy." Bob Said
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
~ XAUGHANKESTER
HLNSZR410NS BYDMkxWLL

bal Wayne Hazard That is all the
general ever said on the matter"
The old general was borne across
what had once been the west lawn to
his resting-place in the neglected acre
where the dead and gone of his race
lay, and the record of the family was
complete, as far as any man knew.
Then Crenshaw, assisted by Bob
Yancy, proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc
curing doors and windows, and at
last stepped out upon the back porch.
"Hullo!" said Yancy, pointing.
There on bench by the kitchen
door was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep, with his old spo'tin' rifle
across his knees.
We'll, l declare to goodness!" said
Crenshaw
Il reckon you'd rather drop word
with yo' missus before you toted him
homer" suggested Yancy, who knew
something of the nature of his friends
domestic thraldom.
"A woman ought to be boss in her
own house," said Crenshaw.
"Feelin' the truth of that, I've never
married, Mr.. John. But was going
to say, what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my homer"
IF you'll take the boy, Bob, you
shan't lose by it."
Yancy rested a big knotted hand
on the boys shoulder
Come. wake up, sonny!" The child
reused with start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward him. IT'S yo Uncle
Bob" continued Yancy in wheedling
tone. Here, give us the spo'tin' rifle
to tote!"
Yancy balanced the rifle on his
great palm and his eyes assumed a
speculative cast.
Il wonder what's to hinder us from
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

such house is very cheap, and 1t is
within the means of any young man
who possesses ordinary health. If his
wife will help him little, there is no
good reason why he should not have
1t paid for in few years time.
There Is a great advantage in a
living room like the one provided In
this design, because you can have OPP
posite windows and ventilation from
both directions, besides an opportuni-
ty to get bit of sunlight twice day.
1t requires sunlight to brighten up a
home and too many living rooms are
built in such way as to shut out the
direct rays OF the sun. This room Is
large enough to be comfortable in win
ter, with good heating stove in the
far corner from the kitchen You can
not very well have heating stove In
small room; it makes the air too
stuffy; but In room as big as this
you can have circulation enough to
keep the atmosphere in good condl-
ton.
There is plenty of roof surface on
this little house to provide soft water,
which is another luxury enjoyed in
small places that is unknown in the
city. A good cistern with filter that
works right, is great satisfaction.
or course 1t is sometimes apt to be
neglected, and the water becomes
rank-smelling; but this is no fault OF
the cistern; it Is the fault Of the man
who has 1t In charge. You cannot
neglect cistern and have nice water;
but you can have good, clean, soft
rain water with very little trouble II
you go about 1t right.
When | stay over night at farm
house and have rain water to wash in.
II reminds me of my boyhood days,
when we had things comfortable at
the old home. 1t was great contrast
from the lime.laden solution that | am
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Method In HIa Forgiveness.

One OF G. w. Morse's acquaintances
called a friend into his Wall street
Office the other day. He said that he
wanted to show something funny.
Look at this" said he. 1T 10 an
engraved acknowledgment Of Mr..
Morse's thanks to those who sent him
congratulatory letters and kilograms.
when he was released from the peni-
Tertiary at Atlanta"
It didn't make a tremendous hit
with the man to whom It was shown.
He breezed hastily through some Of
the better known aspects Of Mr..
Morses character, and predicted
gloomily, as to Mr.. Morses future.
Don't talk that way" said the
banker. II don't like to hear people
roast poor Charley like that"
The other fellow stared open eyed.
That's funny" said he. Morse sold
you out in the most cold blooded man.
ner possible. He double-crossed you,
and then, to make 1t good. he triple
crossed you, And now you're talking
love and forgiveness for the man who
jobbed you. Is your bean loose?"
1T Is not" said the banker, decid-
eddy. Morse owes me 100000. Now
that he's out Of jail. he may pay me
back."-New York Correspondence
Cincinnati Times-Star.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

little homes for themselves. 1t Is the
right way to get the greatest possible
enjoyment out of life. There is quite
a difference, usually, in the amount OF
money that can be made In small
town or village, in comparison with
the same persons income after he has
become established In large city;
but 1t is easier for young folks In q
small place to get home OF their
own, than 1t Is in the city. 1t Is easy
to prove this by statistics. A ten
dollar bill does not look so large after
you have paid the claims OF the city
grocery man, the market man, and all
the other hands that are outstretched
for dividends. Things are not always
what they seem; and the extra pay OF
a man who moves from small place
to a large one Is usually unsatlsfac-
tory. My experience is that those in
smaller towns and villages who set
out to have a comfortable home Of
their own are in comparatively better
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
CHAPTER III.
Trouble at Scratch Hill.

tIO0OtS a. OSt avn
Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. He
was supposed to be interested in the
purchase of plantation, and in COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
merous tracts of land which the mer-
chant owned.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day. They
had Just returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated in
the lawyers Office.
You say your father was friend
OF the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago, in the north-yes," an
swered MurreIl
Murrell regarded the lawyer in 81
lence for a moment out OF his deeply
sunk eyes.
TOO bad about the boy" he said
at length slowly.
How do you mean. Captainr-
asked Bladen.
81 mean it's pity he has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no in
terest and Murrell went on: HAS
Yancy any legal claim on the boy?"
"No, certainly not; the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him"
Get possession OF him. and II
don't buy land here III take him west
with me-" said Murrell quietly. Il
am willing to spend five hundred dol
lars on this II necessary"
"Ill have to think your PROPOSE
ton over" said Bladen.
The immediate result Of this con-
versation was that within twehty-four
hours a man driving two horses
hitched to a light buggy arrived at
Scratch Hill in quest OF Bob Yancy.
whom he found at dinner and to
whom he delivered a letter. Mr..
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention. for holding the letter
at arms length. he said:
"Well, sir, I've lived nigh on to
forty years, but | never got piece
of writing befo-never, sir. People.
If they was close by, spoke to me, II
at a distance they hollered, but none
OF 'em ever wrote"
Whats your answer" demanded
the stranger.
You tell him I'll be monstroua
glad to talk It over with him any TING
he fancies to come out here"
GRO BIN CONTINUED
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

loading this old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
go-bang! Eh?"
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
please. Uncle Bob, make 1t go
bang"
you come along, then" and Mr..
Yancy moved on in the direction or
his mule, the child following.
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
lips. in the midst of which relations
were established between the mule
and cart, and the boy quilted the
Barony for new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods, but at last they came to their
journeys end, widely scattered set
Element on hill above a branch.
This" said 4dr. Yancy, ARE
Scratch Hill. sonny. Why Scratch
HillH Some say it's the feas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making living here, but whether
fieas or living you scratch TO both"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

OF Scratch Hin the boy Hannibal fol
lowed at Yahcy's heels as that gen.
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds Of temperate industry which
made up his daily life, for If Yancy
were not completely idle he was re-
sponsible for a counterfeit present
ment OF idleness having most of the
merits of the real article.
The Barony had been offered for
sale and bought in by Crenshaw for
eleven thousand dollars, this being
the amount of his claim Some six
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma
thaniel Ferris, of Currituck county.
There's money in the old place,
Bob, at that figure" Crenshaw told
Yancy.
"Bladens got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintards,/ and they
don't know nothing about the boy"
added Crenshaw $50 you can rest
easy, Bob; they amt going to want
him."
We'll, sir, that surely Is passed. or
comfort to me. | find | got all the
instincts of father without having
had none of the instincts of hus-
band"
A richer, deeper realization of his
joy came to Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silence Of the pine woods
Just beyond the Barony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stretch Of sandy
road he saw two mounted figures,
then as they drew nearer he caught
the flutter Of skirts and recognized
one of the horsewomen. 1t was Mrs
Ferris, wife of the Barony's new own
er, She refined in her horse abreast
of his cart.
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?" she asked
'T am Mrs. Ferris, and | am very
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

circumstances in middle life than 9th
er young folks who move away to bet
ter themselves.
Here Is little house that looks
well both inside and out. 1t is a very
easy house to take care OF, and is not
likely to need repairs-a house that
will prove very satisfactory when its
cost is considered. Houses like this
have been built complete for 5000; but
owing to the advance in the cost OF
building materials and labor during
the last few years. It is better to add
another hundred or two to the esti-
mate; however, $1,000 or $1,000 for
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Mind for Detail.

Here's a pamphlet for you, Miss
Greenhill, that come to this Office to-
day without a proper address," said
the rural postmaster, handing a long
expected magazine to her. "of course,
| dunno for sure it's for you, but the
chances are 1t is. for noticed you
posted letter here three weeks ago
addressed to a company by the same
name as the one that publishes this
here pamphlet"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

Around the nesting problem center
all the loveliest and tenderest asso-
Citations of life. A little four-room
cottage just big enough for two to
start housekeeping In, is shown In this
plan. The widest part is 80 feet; and
the extreme length, AZ feet; but this
does not mean that the house Is 30
by az feet In size. 1t is a good deal
smaller than that, but the shape
makes 1t look much larger than 1t
really is, and the shape also makes 1t
easy to provide plenty of light, sun
shine, and air. You never appreciate
sunlight in house at its true value
until you have lived in city fiat in
partial darkness, where you' get a
breath of fresh air only occasionally,
when the wind Is in the right direc-
tion-and this happens, in some city
blocks, only at rare intervals.
My business keeps me confined
pretty close to the city, so that have
unusual opportunities to see a good
deal of the seamy side of life. When
w tame Illp Oul w oOhle vi ,luS
smaller towns where interesting little
houses are in course of construction,
realize the difference, and envy peo-
pie who can spend most of their time
in the bright sunshine, and breathe
fresh air, uncontaminated with smoke
and the noxious odors common to
crowded and unclean city alleys
! have for years preached the Cos
pei Of home life. love to see young
folks pair off and settle down to make
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Unusual Character.

Now, there is Biffels. Biffels Is
a very original fellow"
us that so?"
81 am quite sure on that point, be-
cause he has never been heard to say
that he wished he had John D. Rocke
feller's money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

now obliged to use about $50 days in
the year.
The woman who does her own wash
ing and likes to have her household
linen look Just right, appreciates soft
water more than anyone else. There
are many luxuries to be had in the
country that should be appreciated
more than they are. The trouble Is.
we are all looking for something more
exciting or interesting, and most OF US
do not find what we go after.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE or
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building. for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
is. without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. IT'S West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago ILL.,. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
CHAPTER II.

Captain MurreII Asks Questions.
In the deep peace that rested IKE
! banediction on the pine-cIad slopes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-25
KNOW LITTLE
ABOUT BIBLE
Sunday School Teachers In
stitute Hear Criticism.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

South Amboy. May 25:-rhe
teachers Institutes for MiddleseX
County Sunday schools was held as
scheduled in the NJ. e. church in
John street. The churches in the
city were we'll represented both
afternoon and evening. The shower
in the evening no doubt prevented.
some from attending in the evening.
The first speaker in the afternoon
was Mrs, Farrell, of New Bruins
wick. She gave an excellent ad-
dress. g.
She claimed that Sunday. school
teachers would be more successful
were it not for their incompetency
caused by their lack of knowledge
of the Bible, a thorough and
systematic study of the Word of
God both at home and at school
would make more efficient teachers.
She was followed by Miss Angie
Wray, also of New Brunswick, who
gave a most excellent and 1nstruc-
tive address both afternoon and
evening, displaying a most thorough
knowledge of Sunday school work.
The main address in the evening
was rendered by Miss Mason, of
Metuchen, and vas on the educat-
ing and interesting of the Sunday
school scholars in mission work.
At the close of the afternoon ser
vice a luncheon prepared by the
ladies was served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-25
BOAT IN
SERVICE TODAY

The f~erryboat "T~ottenville," for
merly the "Hoboken,' recently pur-
chased by the Staten Island Rapid
Transit Company, arrived at Totem
Vile at 11:15 o'clock this morning
and Immediately went into service
with the ferryboat Perth Amboy, be-
tween, this city and To~ttenville.
The ferryboat "~Tottenyille" was
brought down from Clifton by Cap
tain Rayrond d. Ellis, who will be
in charge of the craft on its init
ial trip across the sound, as a sec
6ng boat in service here. Superin-
Lendent Charles Kohler was also IN
the boat when it arrived here.
The boat was greeted all the way
down by passing crafts with blasts
of their whistles. The new boat
will be used on Saturday, Sunday
Nnd holidays to relieve the heavy
traffic on these days. The arrival
of another boat neeessitated a
change in the crews, Abram Reck-
Tow, deckhand on the Perth Amboy,
who holds a pilot license, is the
third captain of the fleet. Captain
3euben Androvette is on the Perth
Amboy today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-25
PLANS
FOR Y. M. C. A
Charles Hughes, a local >draughts-
man, has made an offer to draw
plans for a Young Mems Christian
Association free of charge.

1t is a night school for young men
that work by day.
1t is a home. for young men away
from home.
1t helps young men not only to help
themselves, but to help the other fell
low.
1t is a place for a young man to find
friends and to make himself a friend
to the man who needs friends.
1t is controlled by representatives of
churches. This keeps it a Christian or
ganization, but prevents IT from be-
coming another church.
1t has united in it's management
churches which, , though differing in
creed, have found by experience that
they can Join without controversy or
friction in doing of religious work
This enables it te teach the Bible and
to make practical use of Christian
forces in helping young men.
Its fellowship, cluh-rooms, gymnas-
ium, baths, classes and all other practi-
cal advantages are open to all young
men, of all faiths or of no faith.
IT is not an experiment, but is the
survivor of many experiments, While
other young mems organizations, social
athletic, educational, ethical and even
religious, have failed, this has succeeded
and is now in successful operation in
over eight thousand places in North
America. and throughout the world.
CHARLES X. ODER.