The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 19, 1897, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDA 189 JANUARY 19, GAY REVEL N TRUCK Denizens of the Lowlands Invade the Ice-King's Domain. SPORT ON SLEIGH AND TOBOGGAN. Skating, Coasting and Moonlight Rides to Nearby Points of Interest. PILGRIM SHRINERS AT A COLD OASIS, Well Entertained by the People Who Dwell at the Mountains’ Summit, TRUCKEE, CAL, Jan. 18.—Truckee in winter] What spot more attractive for the denizen of the orange land? What new pleasures are opened to those who bhave spent their lives in the lowlands, where Boreas never leaves the ermine im- print of his frigid fingers. The winter carnival, now at its best, is a revelation to even native Californians who have never tasted of the delights which this moun- tain town affords its guests. It surpasses all of its predecessors in every condition which ministers to uniyersal jollity. Man and nature seem to understand each other perfectly and co-overate earnestly in an effort to make the fes- tivities of 1897 memorable in the history of this locality. From this it may be in- ferred that the weather is ideal—cold cer- tainly, but withal crisp and invigorating. Bnow fell a few days azo in sufficient quantity to make the sleighing good, but subsequantly ceased in time for the in- auguration of the festival. The sky te- day was without a cloud to threaten the advent of unpleasaut meteorological dis- turbances for some time to come. 7he influx of excursionists began at an early hour and continued with very little intermission throughout the day. The favorite diversions were sleighing, skating and tobogganing, though the piece de resistance of the celebration was admit- tedly the ice palace, which has proved, as it well deserved to do, the great center of attraction. It is indeed a thingof beauty, but fortunately for those who are not well disposed toward Jack Frost 1t cannot be a joy forever, ; The first glimpse of daylight saw the rink covered with skaters, many of whom had not participated in this glorious exer- cise since the days of childhood, and when the merrymakers ‘‘heard the chimes at midnight” they were still reluctant to discard their skates and take their ease at their inns, or wherever eise their lives had fallen. The tobogzan slide was even then running and moorlight sleighing parties were just returning from Prosser Creek. 1t was, in short, a day of unparalleled and unbounded revelry. Never was the ice s0 smooth, the snow so well packed, the toboggans so swift or the air o full of | sunshine, song and laughter. in “Uncle Ben’s” party of Shriners, who came up from the lowlands yesterday, voted the excursion the grandest ever planned» All the people in the surround- ing country turned out to share in the en- joyment. The coasting was the feature of lhe? afternoon, and many a tip-over occurred to stimulate fresh outbursts of merriment and friendly chaff. One accident only of any consequence temporarily interfered with the general jollity. A long bob-sied containing a large party of lady Shriners overturned at the foor of Tower Hill, and a heavy sled which followed closely in its wake dashed right into a crowd of excited people who had gathered in the vicinity. sSupervisor Daniel McPheters was struck squarely and described an arc. A medical examination afterward shawed thatone of the small bones of the leg had been broken by the impact. Mr. McPheters is one of the most popularand distinguished residents of the Truckee Basin, and his misfortune is deeply regretted by the en- tire town, But with this exception the sport of tobogganing proved productive of none other than the pleasanter emotions. All sorts and conditions of men, women and children indulged therein, and an occa- sional spill was always provocative of huge delight on the part of spec- tators, and accepted with resignation by the unhappy victims. Incidentally, the coasters had to run the gauntlet of a perfect storm of snowballs every time the ascent was made, and this phase of mimic warfare furnished an absorbing oc- cupation for those who were not so fortu- nate as to possess sleighs or skates, It is, perhaps, a trifie unpleasant to receive an unaonounced snowball on the back of the neck while engaged in “maiden medita- tion, fancy free,” but it is de rigueur to look pleasant and return the compliment. Quite & party arrived yesterday from San Francisco, among the visitors being forty-two Mystic Shriners on one of their pilgrimages. From Sacramento and other way stations, similar bands of excarston- ists helped to swell the incoming tide, until the town assumed the aspect of a metropolis at holiday time. The ice palace presented a superb spec- tacle at night, when countless arc and in- candescent lights shed their rays upon its interior, which reflected them back a hundredfold and in fantastic variety. The scene reminaed one of a stage-setting of “cloud-capped towers and gorgeous pel- aces,” destined to vanish all too soon and leave “not a rock behind.” Falling barometers and steady west winds indicate that those who come this week may enjoy the cherished novelty a little longer. It seems too bad that shortsichtedness on the part of the company prevents the attractions from being appreciated by those who wish to come on other days than Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday's excursion, however, gave new bope to the carnival company aad it is planning new attractions and prepar- ing additional novelties and spectacular effects for future visitors. Now is the time to visit Truckee. If the storm comes it will be very welcome, but 1t 1sn’t needed for sleighing, coasting or anything else, except, per.aps, its own intrinsic grandeur. BOGGAN Kamine RINES MOONLIGHT SCENES /(/ i ) == AT TRUCKEE'S WINTER CARNIVAL. 0 I \\l" b" \ ey ‘/‘;:f,,t A ‘lwvvr SN RS AN JORDAN SPEAKS IN STANFORD'S CAUSE Why the University Should Be Exempted From Taxation. Thirty Thousand Dollars Taken From Its Yearly Income by the State. California’s Poor Appreciation of the Princely Gift From the Late Senator. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Car., Jan. 18.—Concerning the bills recently intro- duced in the Legislature for the relief of Stanford University Dr. Jordan makes the following statement: In none of the Eastern States and none of the countries of Furope are universities, whether of public or private foundation, sub- ject to taxation, The general rule regarding such matters is that all institutions which are not for the purpose of making money, and of ‘which the income is all devoted to public pur- poses, as those of education, scjentific inves- tigation or popular enlightment, shall be free from the burdens of taxation. In allof the States, 50 far as I know, except California, col- leges, public libraries, museums and acade- mies of science are also exempt. In France they have a system by which an institution is declared to be one of public utility, and then, whether of public or private foundation, it is exempted. Ifour constitution were amended 5o as to exempt endowed uni- versities, public libraries, colleges and muse- ums outside of sectarian controi, and of which the whole income is devoted to public service, from taxation, the change would be a wise one. There is no other State in the Union that receives outside giits in so cold g spirivas California, and for that reason there isno large State which has received so few giits. Thes not because the State isreally uniriendly, but because its constitution and statutes were framed before these matters came to e con- sidered. For instance, when Mr. Rockefeller founded the University of Chicago it was ex- empted from taxation and the citizens of Chi- cogo furnished all the buildings, duplicating dollar for dollar the millions which Rocke- feller gave. Mr. Stanford in making a larger it than Mr. Rockefeller's exacted nothing in return, and has received nothing. It would be fitting as a graceful act of recognition for the State, which has already sent upward of 3000 students to Stanford University for their education, to relieve the endowment from taxation. Already through the generous way in which Mr. Rockefeller's gift has been treated tne University of Chicago is able to expend twice as much each year as Stanford, though the original gift was less. The State of New York received Mr. Cornell’s gift of $1,000,000 in the same generous spirit and has added in onme way or another some | $4,000,000 to the original endowment, besides freeing it completely from taxation. A few years ago Dr. Dohrn and his German associates established in the city of Naples an institution for studying the natural history of the sea. Naples at once exempted the institu- tion from taxation, gave it asite comprising an acre or more of frontage in one of its finest parks, duplicated the buliding, doubling its capacity and aided it m»\term\liin other ways. Without going into detail I shay say that, if Stanford University had been offered o any large Eastern city or to any city of Europe, ar- rangements could have been made without aifficulty to duplicate i1s buildings and re- lesse its endowment from taxation. In Cali- fornia, however, out of its present income of $150,000, more than $30,000 each.year is taken for State and county taxes, and the bal- anceof the $200,000 representing its annual cost of malntenance is taken from Mrs. Stan- ford’s private means—pin money which she had saved up for the building of kindergartens and for additions to the museum. As fasi as she is able to getcontrol of the balance of her husband’s estate 1t will doubtless be turned over to the university, but with the increased income the taxes also increase. On the will- ingness of the State to relieve the institution of this burden in great measure depends its future growth. Thirty thousand dollars a year saved in the income of the university means much. The continuance of several of its most important departments, as mining, engineering and law, depends on this saving. For tne State to tax endowed institutions of public utility like Stanford University, the Academy of Sciences, the Throop Polytechnic School and the Lick School of Mechanical Arts is to rob its own pockets. It takes money from the highest use to put it to a lower, “A dollar in a university,” Emerson says, “is worth more than & dollar in a jail.” In the original statute under which the uni- versity was founded 1t is provided that the in- come is to be forever devoted to the purposes of education, non-sectarian, and so far as may be, free; in other words, to the same purposes as are reached by the public school system of the State. You will notice also that by the constitution of the university the trustees are required to make an annual Teport of their actions to the Governor of the State of Califor- nia. In ease of a failure on the partot the trustees to conduct this trust as a public trust should be conducted, as for example, if they should force sectarian tests, then it is the duty of the Btate to take possession of the property and carry out as a trust thé intention of the grantor. In other words, Mr. Stanford ar- ranged to make the university property prac- veally a gift to the State, but put its control in the hands of & board of trustees so that it could never be influenced by the political changes taking place in State affairs; while on the other hand he left it to the State of Cal- ifornia to see that the property was forever de- voted 1o its proper use. STANFORD DEBATERS, Twenty Aspirants for Places on the In- tercolleginte Team. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., Jan. 18.—Interest in the preliminary debates at Stanford bas never been so great as it is at present. Matters were so arranged this year that a large number of students were induced to compete. Although but three can represent Stanford in the intercol- legiate contest, twenty are competing for the positions. Many of the under-class- men do not expec: to be chosen by the judges, but with commendable spirit they have persevered, trusting to the experience obtained and to future debates for their reward. The question for the first debate to- morrow evening has been changed some- the criginal one selected. Itis Resolved, Thattne useof injunction in cases prominently affecting public interests is dan- gerous and unnecessary, it being agreed that 1. Injunction shall be construed as includ- ing the ordinary means of enforcement at the diseretion of the court. 2. Dangerous shall be interpreted solely with reference to the satisiactory working and de- velopment of American political and soctal in- stitutions. The speakers for the affirmative are: J. M. Ross ’97, W. Hull '98, and Wells ’97. Those on the negative are: Miss Stebbins '97, E. H. Rothrock '98, and S. Dickson '88. Professor Abbott of the law department will presidé and in- troduce the speakers. Professors B. A. Ross, 8. J. Brun and G. E. Howard will act as judges during the series of debates. MIFTOHELL STOCK GOES UP. Given Emough Fotes to Elect in a Re- publican Caucus, SALEM, Or., Jan. 18.—The House met at 10 A. 3. Three rolls were called, show- inv thirty-four members present, six less than required for organization. Three or four Democrats came in to-day and an- swered the rolleall. This is looked upon as if the combination against organiza- tion is breaking up, and may predict the organization of the House to-morrow. In the Republican caucus Mitchell was given 47 votes for the United States Sen- ate, one more than required, but a num- ber of these will not vote for Mitchell until Jonathan Bourne is elected Speaker. Bourne claims that Miichell promised him aix votes for Bpeaker for the votes Bourne secured for Mitchell. Mitchell having gone back ‘on this, Bourne, with twenty-five followers, stays uway so as to prevent or- ganization. Five of those who stay with Bourne are Mitchell Republicans, but in- sist first on Bourne being Speaker. If the organization 1s effected Mitchell will be the next Senatol Ak S OLDAE & The Washington Contest. OLYMPIA, Wasn., Jun. 18.--The Sena- torial situation oa the eve of the first bal- lot is decidedly mixed. Judge Turner, free silver, seems to have the lead, with Cline, Populist, second. Squire, free sil- ver, is considered out of the race, though he 'was working hard to-day and_may Fnin unexpected strength. Davis, Popu- ist, who was reported to have withdrawn, denies this and says he wil! go in to-mor- row with a strong vote. The fusionists, consisting of free silver Republicans, Democrats, and Populists, are caucusing to-night, as are theé fiepubucnns also. The first vote will be taken in joint session to- morrow noon. e Arraigned at Los Gatos. LOS GATOS, Oar., Jan. 18.—George Dreaves, who was charged wivh assanlting Thomas Thompson with a deadly weapon during a row near Los Gatos on Saturday, was arrested by Constable Reynolds this morning and arraigned before Justice Beggs to-day. His examination was set for to-morrow, pending which he was re- leased on his own recognizance. Themen quarreled on the ranch where they were employed, during which Dreaves scratched Thompson up preity badly with a can- opener. sl Body Found Mear Bush Point. PORT TOWNSEND, Wask., Jan 18.— The corpse of an unknown man was found near Bush Point this morning. The de- ceased had been fairly well dressed, and in the pockets of his clotkes were a num- ber of railroad maps and time-tabies, be- sides a pair of eyeglasses. Tuere was no other clew to his identity. SENATOR JONES 10 BE RETURNED Nevada Republicans Settle the Senatorial Fight in Caucus. Receives Thirty-Five Votes to Three Cast for George ¢ Nixon. Practically Insures His Re-Election on the First Ballot in the Legislature. CARSON, NEv., Jan. 18.—At a Republi- can caucus to-night thirty-eight silver Republicans, or & majority, were present, and of thisnumber United States Senator J. P. Jones received thirty-five votes, the re- maining three going to his only opponent, George Nixon. This insures BSenator Jones’ re-election on the 19th inst., when the first and probably the only ballot for United States Senator will be taken. Nixon received the vote of the Hum- boldt delegation. All day Sunday and to- day the Humboldt delegation were urging him to come to Carson, but he refused to leave his sick wife. Seeing that his elec- tion was impossible, they met and dis- cussed the best way of disposing of the situation. There was considerable differ- ence of opinion. Some wanted Nixon" to go into the caucus, accept his defeat gracefully and bow to the will of the ma- jority. Others held that this would be a sacrifice of the principles fought for and they wanted to refuse to let his name go to the caucus at all, but to carry the fight 1nto the joint session and make some red- hot speeches. Nixon was again wired to, but he merely replied that his wife was still quite low, and that his friends could use their own judgment. It was finally ae- cided that Nixon's name would be placed before the caucus, where he could *‘take his medicine like a man.” Any other course would simply land him outside of the party and be his political rumn. 1t ‘was argued that if Nixon were in the city he would consent to no other plan, as he was a politician who always stood by the rules of the game. The caucus was called at 7:30 o’clock, and but two members remained away. Nixon’s name was placed before it for TUnited States Senator along with that of | were made on both sides. John P. Jones, and some very hot speeches Oratory could be beard resounding through the Capitol building as the battle royal was fought. The caucus resulted in the naming of Jones. The eighteenth session of the Nevada Legisiature convened here to-day with every member of both houses pres- ent. A caucus was held last even- ing and agreed upon the usual appointments as follows: A. J. Me- Cone of Storey, president pro tem. of the Senate; 1. J. Osborn of Lincoln, secretary, and Patrick Corbett of Storey, sergeant-at- arms. In the Assembly Lemuel Allen of Churohill was made Speaker; 8. L. Mec- Naughton of Esmeralda, speaker pro tem, ; George R. Bradley of Ormsby, sergeant-at- arms, and Nate Roff of Washoe, chief clerk. The Senate was this morning opened by Governor Sadler, and the oath of office was administered to the new members by Justice Belknap. The Governor's mes- sage was received and laid on the table. No other business was transacted except the routine of organizing and the intro- duction of a resolution regarding the granting of pardons. Secretary of State Howell opened the Assembly and Judge Bonnifield admin- istered the oath. No further business was transacted to-da; ENsa IDAHO'S DEADLOCK. Democrats liefuse to Vote for lhe Popu- list Cho.ce. BOISE CITY, Ipamo, Jan. 18.—The Populist csucus this morning again switched to Claggett and used all possible effort to induce the Democrats to join and give Claggett the necessary thirty-six votes, but without avail. The first ballot resulted: Dubois 25, Lewis (Pop.) 17. The second bailot: Claggett 29, Dubois 19, Nelson (Pop.) 13. The votes for Nelson and Lewis were cast by Democrats. There was great activity in the Claggett camp all day, maicly with the object of inducing enough Democrats to insure his election to vote for him tc-morrow, but as far as could be learned this evening his supporters were unsuccessful. Whether the Populists will in the next ballot remain with Claggett or switch 1o Nelson or Lewis and by the aid of the Democrats elect oneor other of those gentlemen is uncertain. The Dubois men claim there is little chance of the Democrats and Populists coming together, and that ultimately Dubois will receive enough Democratic votes to elect him, —_——— Arizona’s Legislature. PH@ENIX, Ariz,”Jan. 18.—The Arl- zona Legislature convened to-day in bi- ennial session, Fred J. Hughes of Tucson was selected president of the Council, a position he held. six years ago. D. G. Chalmers, also of Tucson, was chosen Bpeaker of the Assembly. Masterson of Yuma, a member of the Assembly, re- signed, necessi ating a special election. Governor Franklin, sho is confined to his bed, was unuabie to transmit his annual message. Of twelve councilmen thres are Republicans and in the Assembiy of Claggett 26, — twenty-four but two are Republicans, the rest being Democrats. 1 Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. 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