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The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
HOTEL NEWS

G. B. Morris of Portland Is stopping
at the Union Square.
F. B. Church of Los Angeles is stop
ping at the Stewart.
DR., Alfred c. Wall of Honolulu is
registered at the Bellevue.
Judge Charles Blenman of Tucson is
a guest at the st. Francis.
H. c. Brown of New York city is
registered at the Fairmont
Judge L. g. Campbell of Winnemucca
is stopping at the ST. Francis.
William Funk, a railroad man of
Reno, is a guest at the Manx.
Charles Harris, publisher of the
Merced Star, is at the Argonaut.
H r. Gilchrist, banker of Centralia,
Wash, is registered at the Bellevue.
#. N. McPhee, an oil operator OF
Bakersfield, is staying at the Sutter.
John B. Ekeley, an attorney of Boul-
der. Colo. is registered at the Bellevue.
Thomas I. Groom a Los Angeles
real estate man, is staying at the
Manx
f. A. Demminger. a nnancier of
Omaha, Neb., is staying at the Fair
mont.
H. Rasher, a member of the Wash
ington fair committee, is stopping at
the Palace.
J. S. WARM. a mining man and mer-
chant of Virginia City, is at the Stew
art with Mrs. Warm.
Randolph Stuart, secretary of the
Citizens league of Victoria, is regis
tered at the Stewart
A. w. Warnock, general passenger
agent of the Twin City lines. Mime
apolis, is at the Palace.
Mrs. Mary Watts Douglass, a promi-
nent Stockton society woman, is a
guest at the st. Francis.
e. G. Logan, vice president OF the
Escondido National bank, Escondido, is
registered at the Argonaut.
Arthur p. Mairs, treasurer of Inyo
county, registered at the Argonaut
yesterday from Independence
Mrs. Wingieid Scott, reputed to be
the richest woman In Texas, is at the
Manx from Fort Worth with her chill
dren.
f. E. Batturs, general passenger
agent of the Southern Pacific at Los
Angeles, and Mrs. Batturs have taken
apartments at the Fairmont.
John w. Preston, an attorney of
Ukiah, who is mentioned as the pos
sible successor of John L. McNab as
United States district attorney here.
is a guest at the Palace
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23

weeds are eradicated and not allowed
to gain a footho1d.
Unfortunately for the hay fever suf-
fcrers and fortunately for the major
ity, the majority is apparently inn
munc to hay fever; but if they were
not, not many years would go by be-
fore the cause of the greatest of eco
nomic losses, the tolerance of weeds,
would disappear and the energies of
the public would be directed, as they
ought to be now, to the prevention
of weeds and their spread
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Queries Answered

RADIUM-E L. L.. City-The quotation for
radium Is $50 for one milligram One millgram
is 11000 grain. There is no record Of greatest
amount in one private ownership
ANDPAPER-Subscriber, City. What is com
monty known as sandpaper" is prepared with
common window glass, ground and pulverzed
This is sifted through sieves Of various degrees
of fneness for coarse and fine paper. Coarse
paper is covered with thin glue and the pow
dered glass sifted over the sheets. After stand
ing day or two the refuse is shaken or and
the paper is ready for use. At one time sand
was used In place OF glass.
nfPERAToR-s., Oakland. .'Imperator" is
from the Latin and originally meant COM
mander Or leader. It given as a title to a
general after great success by his army. 1t
was also a name given to Jupiter In the time
Of julius Caesar the title was bestowed on the
Roman emperor
WOMAN SUFFRAGE-A. S., City. Women
at time did have the right to vote in New
Jersey. When it was organized as an inde-
pendent state, two days before signing the
declaration Of independence, 1t adopted a con-
stitution that allowed suffrage to male and fe-
male, irrespective of color. That constitution
continued in force until 1874 when 1t was
changed and suffrage was restricted to males.
SHELIS-E. p. P, City. The rushing sound
sometimes called singing heard when certain
large shells are placed against the ear is due
to the fact that the mass of air in the shell
responds to certain sounds and strengthens
them.
PATTI c.. City. The date Of Adelina
PATHS first appearance in the United States
was March 8, 1854. She made her debut in
Vnrl~ f{r fr& A I~YJ a
Paul Julien's concerts.
sCHENECTADY-Leon City. Schenectady, N.
Y, Is pronounced Ske-nek -ta-di, with the first Z
sounded as in her. the second as in met and the
final i In pin.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. H., Oakland.
For information to the state school Of agri-
culture, eligibility, rules and regulations ad-
and School OF Agriculture Davis, Yoio county,
and you will be fully advised.
NORFOLK CoAT-Subscriber, City. The fol
lowing from the New York Sun tells Of the
origin of the modern garment for men called
Norfolk" coat or jacket; 'sThe name is de-
rived from the county Of Norfolk on the south
east coast of England. The shores Of the
county are marshes intersected by tidal streams
locally known as the 'broads, an ideal spot
for shooting wild fowl The nature Of the
country is such that the shooter must carry
his own game bag and ammunition, for leaders
would be more bother than they are worth.
Accordingly. there developed a shooting jacket
with conveniences the belt for the carriage OF
the game and powder horn or cartouche box,
the straps to distribute the weight more fairly
on the shoulders. Modern fashions OF tailor
/ ing have retained these conveniences in a form
OF conyentionalized ornament
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
WARSHIP'S ARMOR COST
is CUT 36 PER CENT
Daniels Thinks Agitation for Govern
ment Owned Plant Caused steel
Ffrms to Chop Pronfn

WASHINGTON. Aug. ga contract
for $500 tons of armor plate for the
newest American dreadnought. now un-
der construction, was awarded by the
navy department today to the Carbon
Steel company of Pittsburg at $1s7.04
per ton, reduction of ss6.99, or &c per
cent, under the last accepted bid for
this material
The Carbon company, which never
before has sought a large government
contract. and the Carnegie Steel COM
pany were the only bidders.
Secretary Daniels attributed the saw
ing of $378,261 to the government on
this contract to the agitation in favor
of establishing naval armor plate
factory.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
MODERN WOODMEN VOTE
ON INCREASED RATES
Only 4s,7s. Ont Of 100000 Respond, .
Majority of These Upholding
Present Plan

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, Aug. 22-Count
of the advisory vote of the membership
of the Modern Woodmen of America
taken as a result of the opposition to
the increase in rates, ordered by the
Chicago convention. was completed to-
day at the head office here 1t shows
that out Of a total membership of 900,-
600 only 1872 expressed their views.
The vote was:
For old plan, under which society is
now operating, 26,0S5; for an increase.
1878; for Chicago plan rates, 6,613;
for adequate rate based on the societyrs
own experience, 3,697; for national fra
ternal congress rates, 357; for step rate
plan, 293.
Of1cials expressed surprise at the
lack Of interest displayed by the mem
bership.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Unconscious Contempt

The way Of the transgressor is
hard" said the Justice, as he fined
Bildad for exceeding the speed limit
Not around here 1t ain'tp retorted
Bildad. II never saw such mushy roads
In all my life"
Ten dollars extra for contempt o.
court" said the Justice.
Why, haven't said anything about
you, judge" protested Bildad.
Yes, We hev," retorted the justice.
I'm road commissioner here as well as
iestice o. the 49, -aarper's Weekly.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
RESIDENCE TO COST $I5o,ooo

Contracts Let for Construction Of Home
Of Charles Frederick Kohl
Especial Dispatch to The CalD
REDWOOD CITY, Aug. 22.-Contracts
for the construction OF the home of
Charles Frederick Kohl at Easton were
let today. The residence will cost
$500 John McBain, supervisor of
ard and White are the architects. The
home will be along Gothic lines and
Will resemble the Eugene de Saba res
idence.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Plastered With Labels

Il forgot what I wanted" pouted
the young lady. What did the bottle
have in it the last timer
This is an old family bottle with as
many labels as a suitcase" answered
the druggist. 1T has contained lauda-
mum, soap liniment, paregoric, car
bolic acid and tooth wash. Too wide
a range for me to hazard a guess. -
Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Useful

THAT idea of rubbing two pieces Of
wood together must be very useful
when you are camping.
1T is" replied the guide. I've
known 1t to provide occupation by the
hour for man who otherwise would
have been all over the place making
nuisance of himself. Washington
Star.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Terrible Thought

II hope they will manage to find a
poet laureate soon," said the high
browed young woman who wears dark
glasses.
What difference does 1t maker
We'll, I don't think King Georges
talents run very much to literature. 1t
might be terrible thing IL he had to
make up his own etry.''-Washing
ton Star.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
In the Gym

so you have a gymnasium in your
new house?'
Yes" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. II
spend an hour or two there every day.
have swung up a hammock, and it's
a nice, cool place to take a nap in
Washington Star
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
tiles

That is a remarkably distinguished
family OF yours"
YES" replied Mr.. Mildman. My wife
is president of several societies. My
eldest son Is captain in the Salvation
Army and his brother is an officer in
the boy scouts"
And is there no special distinction
for your
Yes. I'm the only person In the
house who Is addressed as plain
mister .'"--Washington Star.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Proceeding With Caution

Have your views on the tariff
changed?"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum. MY
views remain the same. But the ex-
tent to which / am willing to express
them has been more or less modified"
Washington Star
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Her IJltimatum

could you be happy with love in a
cottage?' ventured the young man.
Some Of these detached cottages are
not so bad" said the girl. But there
| must be no skimping on the automo-
bile."-Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
The New Way

docs your fiance smoke or drink?"
inquired Gladys.
NO" answered Grace.
Then you'll have dull time. Think
twice before you tie yourself to that
kind OF man.''--Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
Clever Deduction

The train stopped for a few mo-
ments and the passengers looked out.
Everybody in this town seems to.
look perky and contented," remarked
Doctor Watson.
The town evidently has winning
baseball team." deducted Sherlock
Holmes.-Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
MISS ALLEN BRIDE OF
RICH MINING ENGINEER
Wedding Of Daughter Of Late Music
House Man to A. F. Hagemann OF
santa Cruz Celebrated quietly

The marriage OF Miss Zerita Allen.
only daughter OF the late Wiley b.
Allen, and Adolph Frederick Hagemann,
wealthy mining engineer OF Santa
Cruz, was quietly celebrated in this
city yesterday. The wedding was sim
pie and was witnessed by about half a
dozen persons, who later attended the
informal breakfast in one of the down
town cafes
The bride has been living with her
mother, Mrs. w. B. Allen, at 2081 Bush
street Since her graduation from a
fashionable eastern seminary she has
travelled extensively on the European
continent.
Mr.. Hagemann is member Of the
Olympic club.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-President
Wilson was surprised today by q visit
from Mrs. Wilson and his youngest
daughter, Miss Eleanor, whom he had
not seen for five weeks. Mrs. Wilson
and her daughter will return to Cor
nish. N. H, next week.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
LITTLE MOVIES
aIking the Language

Our new bookkeeper can't seem to
see mistake when It's pointed out to
him."
'em as mistakes: allude to 'em as bone
head plays. He'll understand that all
right."-Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-23
@Ao&Quvu,

Safest and Most Magnificent Theater In America.
MATINEE TODAY AND EVERY ~
The Highest Standard of Vaudeville
EDWARDS DAVIS. in His Aliegory OF RHYME
'and Melody, Tho Kingdom Of Destiny; THE
trothal" featuring Esther de Lour; THE THREE
DU-FOR BOYS, the English Vaudeville Dancers;
WILLIAMS, THOMPSON and COPELAND. pre-
the Oklahoma Cowboy; WAITER s. "RUBE''
DICKINSON, ssThe Ex-Justice OF the Peace:
RAMESES, In His Egyptian Temple OF Magic:
ORPHEUM MOTION PICTURES. showing Cur
rent Events. Last Week. MILTON POLLOCK and
COMPANY. IN George AIDES New Comedy Play
let. Speaking to Father
Evening Prices-1oc, 25c, SOC. 75c; Box Seats
days)-1oc 25c, soc PHONE DOUGLAS TO-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28
TIE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Even a casual siNcy II the work done by the late West Virginia LegIs-
hture impres@s re Ia, that the session " "a n of the mos valuable in
tie history Of III STATE Three measuros Of prime importance stand out
@ = substantial achievements OF great value.
Frst-The creation q a Public Utilities Commission. West Virginia
has been behind other states in this important work. At this late day it is
nt necessary to argue or TO emphasize the value o the public OF such A
commission rightly organized an rightly conducted.
Second-The Passage of a Workmans Compensation law. II is freely
admitted hat he at passed by the Legislature is far from ideal and lacks
many of the important features that should appear in such legislation. Nev-
srtheless It is a step forward. II is a recognition Of the principle that thu
State has nor than I mere collateral interest in the welfare Of the working
people and in the relations between the working man and his employer
Eventually the present workmans compensation act will be added TO-. N.
iarged and made more effective. As a beginning. IT is a substantial achieve
Iuent
Thrd-The REORGANIZATION II tho State Board of Health and the liberal
appropriations made for the work Of that board. Heretofore he State Boari
or Health In Vest Virginia az been conspicuous IL at all for its useless
ness Now it is proposed to create an efficient organization with TO
act In emergencies, u control disease conditions and to enforce sanitary reg
nations
These are by no means all Of the good things which the Legisl,yre
achieved They are enough. however. 10 point to with atisfacto mn to
ehahenge comparison. ia particular. with the maIoiorous session Of 1911.
which las been a stencil in the nostrls of decent citizenship. In nan re-
hlecs the membership ~ the Legislature Of 1913 was conspicuous for hill
W. earman@s n devotion to duty. Members took their work. seriously
md although many important measures failed. and others are vet to be
frct advance in popular legislation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28

gard 20 he commission provided for
By the legislature to De- appointed by
Governor Hatfield. one point OF par
ticHiar Importance is emphasized BY
Mr. Mason. namely:
Neither with Justice nor reason ran
Virginia demand payment of any por.
ton Of the alleged West Virginia debt
on a basis more liberal than she her
SELF forced her creditor - accept. II
is notorious that Virginia rcpudiatcd
% portion OF her debt aad forced a
compromise W.th her creditors. y Is
also notorious that ~ This prosocu.
ton Virginia las len, her nam" 10
'ic Maintenance Of d spectators
sui-. promoted AID carried on by
spccula;ors and grairers. who pu-
chased those dob c~crt'"ca.,, az q
.ow price and who v,r. NOT o.. orig
Irai creditors o. either 'ri- state or
az Virg:u.a
Undoubtedly a commission such l5
has boon provided for nr 90. I,-.-li.
tire VIII perform % great public -,r
90" De- ase'r'l.uue aI th. facts. ar
ryi.c 90 e 'Isf corcIl..I and pro
s,u'irl those facts O, 'le rcoul" ~
't.. state and o. 'fe ,1.u'rs 80 large
Governor Utfrol1 bias ur NOR. im.
p"riar' tu'y t1an 'ha v;-. am care
fui so'.o.ilu o. -Hi. commission g.
N'r Mason v'i' t- This commits JON
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28
DISTRIBUTION OF IMMIGRANTS

DISTRIBUTION OF IMMIGRANTS
The veto of the Observation-Disclosures
immigration bill by President Taft
and the subsequent action OF con
cress have served 10 direct the atten-
ton OF the nation once more to this
important subject. 1t is well tc have
strict regulations as TO admission OF
natives of foreign lands. We need a
law that will eliminate some undcslr.
able elements that are now allowed
to pass through the gateway and add
10 our national problems.
Bur. important as is the question Of
admission. Of at least equal import
ance is the disposition Of the immi-
grants after they have successfully
passed the examination. Som OF
them have definite destinations. but
many have only vague ideas about
where 10 go and what 10 do. As "a
natural result. swarms OF them settle
down IN the cities nearest 10 the port
Of entrance and proceed 70 cke GU; a
pit!'ul existence in occupations al
ready ~congostcd.
Would It NOT be far better r the
government maintained a bureau OF
d~is'rbution. through which each cllss
Of these uncertain ones could be sent
20 a point mos, suitable 20 their quail
hcations and tho needs 81 the cour.
try Thousands ~ mon Who are
really needed in TIE agricultural ~.
giors take the first Jobs they can
find. which are usually 81 tho sort
above mentioned
When an immigrant lands. indus
trial Information should bc given hun
a- 70 part 81 Tho admission formula
state labor commissioner or other
responsible officials would hc rlld 20
furnish rho government with Tho de-
sired Information. ard tho results
could r,t fail ? o. bo mutually bone.
I..fl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28

been wondering what he would say II he we're here now. On the whole. |
mn INK ,hGw ould n mach to Justify his Prediction believe that within the
great financial power"
Hator Conkhng made this statement as though he were uuerine aloud.
nt To himself thoughts which were passing through his mind. He lapsei
into silence. Mr. Gorham and J. unobseryed BY him. wen away. When We
"eFe beyond hearing distance. Mr. Gorham said:
The Senator told ~" a day or two ago. when he was II a specially ON
hlihieatNe. mood. what the reason a that he declined the offer Of the pr
su"n or Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court at Washington which General
Grant made to him.
ny the way. said Mr. orham. Il think that it IS without any precedent
n'l The offers tO Conklng that the anne individual should have ben twice
the Chief ustCoship of The Supreme Court AMI later offered me most
CT Assistant Justice o the Supreme Court at Washington"
/ told Mr.. Gorham that knew Of Senator ConklnEs dccination of the
offer OF he Chief Jusiccshir from President Grant. also know that he had
'incd President NTlurs Offer OF the Vosto II Associate Justice but did
not know thai the Senator had bcno offered h Chief Jusiceshp vice
/ don't think II vas generally known Nr Goham rrpIhrI. 4 I'D lot
HoW O II NTH long aftorwar / ws told Of IL b. Timothy @ Howe. United
states senator from Wisconsin He told me" that aUer Senator Conklmg de
chned President Grants orer Grant sen tho name Of George H. Williams.
" oregon 10 ue S'uit" for confirmation as chief Justice The senate
/" Nd not confirm thai nomination Then Senator Howe and Hannibal Ham
A' tlfFaIhed to Nj tonkling that they had assurances that n be- would rc
c"H,Tr MS defamation and let them know Ivy y O'Clock the ncxt day H.
would he renomtnatod Is Chief Justice and would be- uuauImouIy cornrmc ,
J.! : O'Clock. lie refl"i that no could not reconsider his decision.
900 t" senator 81 this crcums'a. c and then asked HIM IL there
VAS any special reason why he declined so great an office
should have fcf. as long as SAT in the chief Justic-a chair. that I was in
Use am 10y nHtHr" q n advocate. and not u jurst. and a place upon the
}" nc would oNher greatly tritotc mo or else it would elgnate me"
Wopyrcht 1913. by T. J Edwards AT rights reserved,
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WATER POWER AS A NATIONAL
ASSET

The greatest asset OF the national
government today IS the water power
OF the country. The present value OF
this asset Is hardly c~alculablc. and
its future value Is Uncomfortable. No
other nation in the world has been so
liberal or so reckless in turning over
its natural resources to private indi-
Niduals. Many OF the great fortunes
of the country have been built upon
natural resources. public franchises
and privileges prodiGally bestowed
upon private individuals without ade.
quate return to the public
There is a reason. and a good one.
for all this p~rodieality and reckless
ness. The country needed develop
ment. and the people were ready to
: endorse most any kind Of offer or IN
ducement which the national or local
governments might offer men or
I, syndicates 20 engage In development
work and To invest their money. The
Great Desert" west Of the Nissis-
sippi lay dismal and unknown until
the government gave vast areas Of
the public domain 10 men who would
penetrate this desert and build a
railroad 20 the Pacific coast Cities
needed watcr works. street railways
and other facilities. and they gladly
granted liberal franchises ~ people
who would provide them. The coal
the iron and other natural
were left 70 private ownership abso-
lutely without r. return - the ma
tional government r. ls only within
h last few years that tho people
have come 20 realize how valuable
are all these things that have been
given away. II is r.d.culou- and
senseless 10 say that tho people have
been robbed ~ these things. s1r they
have not The people Who received
these grants and privilege uoro Just
as honest a. those who r.vo them
All considered that thsv were 9o--
ing 30 The public Interest and ttoy
were The return % f.c public IN
oil these matters has hrrr .r,alclI
fble Tho wealth that has i,.a Gro.
pted is beyond compute. end aII ti.
PEOPLE have shared $50 i'- bc1. Cos. f.t
g. is nnp seen That % small r.t.rr f.
nation. state ur Cif. u.l.f have I,.r
provided for an Infinite mai ...,
lion o. 3D." eros Income r. 4or.f
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28

A. Parh"rshurg announcement IS
made % the firm Of Moss. Marshall e
Forr"r. attorncys-atlaw. composed OF
Hon. Hunter ~. Moss. former judge
and commemorative. Hon John
Marshall. assistant United States at
%torncy. and former Judge Charles j..
Forr"r The combination sounds for
mitahi" The Intcllironccr c%oncratg-
latcs tae members OF the ucw firm
AMI wishes thcm abundant success
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
Why Roscoe COnkling Declined the Chief J~usticeship Twice.
(By Z. j. Edwards.)

T y the summer Of 1888 met upon the leading business streeto of st Paul
Mimi te late George {. Gorham. He W as at that time the most init
- nat personal friend of Roscoe Conklng. who for nearly twenty ear
a n X HI conspicuous personalities in the United States Senate.
Mr.. Gorham "a Secretary of the United States Senate during mart of
senator mixing service in thai body lie vas when a younc man. tbs
RfpufIcan candidate or Governor of California, defeated by a small majori
.V. After dch had spoken in surprise at the meeting Mr. Gorhan said:
u Wish you would down o the railroad station enator Conk-
Ing Is there. W q have been taking a trip together across the continent and
are now Oh u way back ito IA East Cur train vas DELAYED. 10 that NC
are obliged TO spend four or i've hours in ST Paul before we a get another
train or Chicago. The Senator Is standing under the train she'd. leaning
AGAINST a pillar. deoply occupied wlthh his WI thonghts. cnuldnt neraundn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-28

: famous painter says the Amcri
CO." Ic9pl" ar" c"'tia. 'u look NOR"
and more like the Indians Had no
observed tie hlcachcrs ar % bail gam"
De- mtrht have added that Ihes act
U.e them. 700.