The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 16, 1904, Page 8

THE SAN THE SAN FRANCISCOCALL JOHN D. SPRECKELS......cc00cecscrersscsccce ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO JOHN McNAUGHT. ........ C'ai s NP b AR c5 s arsuine NP _THIRD AND MARKET STREETS, 8AN FRANCISCO weeesesssnssssss . NOVEMBER 16, 1904 PUBLICATION OFFICE... WEDNESDAY . TAX REFORM. T is to be hoped that the State Grange will not permit the sub- l ject of tax reform to lie dormant during the coming session of the Legislature. The people at the late election adopted the amendment to the constitution which exempts about $40,000,000 of personalty from taxation. As the exempted tax will fall upon assessable property, it is highly necessary that a reformed system shall properly distribute the existing and the added burden. 5 The proposition to raise the State tax entirely from corporations te licenses, exempting them from local taxation, and ex- realty and personalty from State taxation, has the merit of )¢ long past the experimental stage. In many of the larger and older Eastern States it has been long in practice, and the results have so justified it that neither corporations, State licensees nor individual owners of personalty and realty would think _of aban- g it. It takes an afflicting friction out of local politics. It saves the expense of the annual equalization of valuation and levy between the counties, and puts an end to the annual, and often un- rraignment of the Board of Equalization. hat board has to enforce a valuation that will raise the money required by the fixed expenses of the State and the extra donin th corporate valuations and county assessments. Naturally, the counties want as much tax as possible put upon corporations, and it as much as possible put upon the counties. Fhis crimination and charges against the board of favor- Under the system these causes ann corporations at the expense of the people. proposed by the State Grange the amount of money to be raised for port of the State government being known, the Board of C ation will have to deal with corporations and State licensees only, much to its relief and to the ending of a great deal of friction. change will put local expenditure of public money, and support it, on such a basis that expenditures will . economically made and better guarded. The corporations d State licensees can be relied upon to do all the watching neces- to secure economy in the State government. Governor Pardee n once given out his opinion that this change should s that he will deal with it in his an- It is purely a question of scientific taxation. No to grind in the matter. In Professor Plehn, of the n, whose statements of fact and conclusions of ed upon. This is a great public question. If the vote its whole time to it, and produce a solution productive of public economy and con- . fiects politics unfavorably to its morals, justified. ' no longer a pioneer commonwealth. Its primitive are long past. Its wealth of all kinds is rapidly in- Its simple forms of property have been replaced by The Yuties of the Assessor are increased by the of industries and the development of resources. that fitted its frontier conditions are a misfit now, d be cast off for those of ampler cut. All of these consid- appealed to the State Grange, representing the rural it has entered upon a reform campaign in a most and reasonable manner. its appeal. Nor, do we believe, can the cities of the manifesting their interest in the subject. They have for supporting the grange in the discussion. e next Legislature are many strong men. It promises to alent for the full discussion and proper conclusion of such The knowledge that such a subject is to come be- influence favorably the election of Speaker of the House yointment of committees in both branches. /When ¢*is nothing ahead for a session but small and routine matters jon is made according to their measure. But when at matters like this one are in sight the measure of the organ- ior ntrolled by them. perience 1 this. THE MICROBE MANIA. i of Health of Kentucky has passed a rule put- he plush seat of railroad cars under the ban because of lities as a microbe breeder. Another Eastern author- ed to condemn the public telephone as a fruitful for germs. Barbers advertise antiseptic disease ess breakfast foods. Is the world growing germ mad? long ago Professor Alfred Rosenbach, a noted Berlin , published a book, “Physician Versus Bacteriologist,” in ch he declared that if the bacteria mania is allowed to com- we its full sway the whole social order of things will be radically changed, and for the worse. As it is, all of our sympathies for the licted are put to rout at the first cry of contagion. Every one of instincts of brotherly or fatherly affection is blunted by the fear of the ever-present bacillus. Those supposed to be the_ dis- seminators of harmful disease germs are shunned as pariahs, despite all bonds of family affection or social ties. Fear of infection is-un- dermining the whole fabric of social intercourse according to the view of this German doctor. : Recently a2 high French official from one of the islands of Oceanica was turned back from this port because he was supposed to be suffering from consumption, and it was held by the Govern- ment officials that his passage across the continent would be a menace to the lives of the people of the United States. Again, one of the railroads of the West has provided special cars for suf- ferers from this malady and in these they must ride or not ride at all. These two circumstances’ alone instance the length to which the microbe mania has warped human judgment and weakened human sympathies. It is to be hoped that the inevitable reaction that must follow this far swing of the pendulum will not be long deferred. ‘ to the people as a monopoly in the interest of professional sportsmen. It is proposed to make the sale of any game illegal, but to permit its killing. True, the bag is restricted more than under the present law, but it is exclusive and the public is shut out. We think a far wiser measure and more agreeable to public sentiment would be a law prohibiting all killing of game and taking of trout for a term of years, treating everybody alike. If this closed term be for five years, the conditions at its end would fix the limitations upon the taking of game. Such a season of uninter- rupted increase of game would greatly increase our game birds and animals, and give the gun and gunners a rest. We know of no way in which a law permitting killing of game, and denying its enjoyment to the general public, can be made to seem right or be made popular. Preserves and exclusive privileges are detested in every country where they exist. No doubt something is to be said in their favor by those who propose the ¢hange, and they should make themselves heard, if they have aught to say that will bring to their aid the public opinion which will be found neces- sary to pass the law they propose. It is believed that under the present law much slaughtered game is spoiled unused. When a hunter kills three deer, as he is now permitted to do, part of the venison may spoil. If he were per- mitted to expose and sell it in the market it would be saved and consumed by those who desire that food and are now denied the right to buy it. This would not be pot hunting, and use of the meat would not increase the slaughter. We believe the people think the present law is sufficiently exclusive, and that if there is to be any change it should be to close the season for five years. GAME AND FISH LAWS. HANGES are proposed in game and fish laws that will appear appropriations made by the Legislature. In doing this it must deal | the Legislature will find an expert on the whole | The Legislature cannot afford | sell medicated hat bands, grocers advocate | YLAND, younger son and only two removed from a title, stood and gazed across the prairie. Ryland’s gaze went idly along his fences and over his few scat- tering cattle, and then returned to the object which had brought him to the door—the malil wagon. The six dugouts and store in sight, and a few more isolated dugouts be- low the horizon, comprised Cattleborro, dignified with a tri-weekly mail and having Ryland, as the most literary man of the community, and the recipi- | ent of the bulk of the mall, its custo- dian. . | As the wagon drew near he saw that it contained a second occupant, and | presently that the second occupant was |a woman. Then the wagon drew up in front of the dugout and the woman descended, disclosing herself to be scarcely more than a girl, and such a girl as Cattleboro had never seen before. forward, the pleasure on his face min- gled with a good deal of wonder. ““Where can I find a hotel, sir? Is the | schoolhouse near? Will you be kina enough to direct me to Mr. Ryland's?” | the girl asked, almost in a breath. | Ryland’s wonder became sudden com- prehension. “You are ,Miss | said. “Yes, sir.” | “Well, suppose you step into the dug- out a moment. I will get the mail and Collinwood?" he | then come in and explain. I am Mr. | Ryland.” |s Outside the dugout was like the | others of the country; within the simi- | larity faded. Skins and Indian blank- |ets concealed the rough walls, and | there was a profusion of books and | periodicals. The girl's eyes flashed a | friendly recognition toward some of | the titles; then Ryland entered with a | little package of letters and papers {in his hand and with a troubled look | on his face. | “I'm sorry you didn’t wait for me to write again,” he said. “The fact is we haven’t any schoolhouse yet. The | boys are busy rounding up and brand- ing their cattle just now and so it's | been put off. And—er, there isn't a ihmel or boarding-house in the whole | country. The only thing I see is for you to go $0 the Rikshons’ dugout, {only a quarter of a mile from here. { I think they will be able to squeeze a room for you; and they're good peo- ple, though Mrs. Rikshon cannot speak a word of English. My idea was for you to board with Stanley, but +his wife is East just now and they won't | move into their dugout under a month. Why didn't you walt until I had some- | thing definite to write?” pathetically. The girl laughed. “I suppose it was because I liked | your letter describing the country,” she replied. “I wanted to take a vacation, | and it occurred to me this would be | just the place. | and get some idea of what school du- itieg are. You see, this is to be my first |attempt at teaching. As to the Rik- ishons‘ I think we will get along very nicely together.” Ryland’s face showed his relief. “Then it will be all right,” he de- | clared. “I'fl corral—call the men to- | gether, and we’ll put up a log school- house for you just as soon as their rush work is over. We've already selected {2 fine clump of trees to build under. And in the meantime, if you wish, we | can arrange for you to teach the chil- |dren out of doors, under the trees. There will be no rains at this season.” “That will be delightful,” she cried, | eagerly; “only,” her face falling a lit- tle, “I haven't secured the position yet.” “I give it to you now.” in the doorway of his dugout | Ryland made a quick step: I could see the people | BY FRANK H. SWEET. believe I would know how to conduct an examination. You see, it's like this. The men out here are very busy people; and, as I'm the only shiftless one, they have a habit of loading all the offices upon my shoulders. On second thought,” the relief on his face becom- ing complete, “I am glad you have ar- rived so early. These things naturally fall into line with a teacher's duties. “MISS COLLINWOOD — ELI- NOR,” HE SAID STEADILY, “WILL YOU MARRY ME?” | S | — You will design the schoolhouse — of logs, you know—select the books and make out a list of the apparatus neces- sary.” “But hold on,” began Miss Collin- wood, the merriment in face changing to sudden dismay. “No, no,” h edly, “it is absolutely necessary. is the—the examination, you know—er, to take the place of it, her school books, for I never went to an | American 8chool, you know. . I couldn’t | refuse, of course, for they are all splen- | did, hardworking people here, and it | would helpthem. I think we will make a great success of it now.” “I hope so,” faintly. He looked at her keenly. ‘Of course, I shall help you all I can,” he reassured her. ‘““The first few | days I expect I had better even help with the teaching. Some of the young people can speak broken English and some cannot speak English at all, and most of them are only half civilized. But I've been here several years and understand them and they all like me. I think if I go to school with you a {while and tell them hunting stories, and perhaps take one of my half-wild horses there for them to give exhibi- tions on and try to break It during recess it might keep them more tract- able. But suppose we go over to the Rikshons' now and arrange for your accommodation.” One week later school commenced on log benches and a desk under the trees. Ryland was there with an in- exhaustible store of hunting and anl- mal stories to bribe the scholars’ at- tentlon and with a vicious horse fastened to one of the trees, which was to be common property out of +| school hours. For the first few days Ryland was [ “Without examination? thoroughly interested in the novel He looked embarrassed, then | work and was there when . school ‘lfl.ugl:led. opened and remained until it closed, | “Why, yes, I think I'd better. Idon’t and by the time the novelty began to f—— == L THE SUNNY. SIDE-OF EIBE: - | i1 . . | — e YOUNG AMERICA. Father—If you don’t stop your noise, T'll chastise you. & Bmall Boy—Hum, putting on airs— bet it won’t be nothin’ but a common lickin’. A LAUGHING PLANT. Travelers from Arabia tell us of a plant which grows there called the laughing plant on account of the pe- culiar property of its seed. If these be dried, ground to a powder and eaten the effects arising therefrom are-simi- lar to those produced by the excessive wvse of liquors. The consumer shouts, laughs and performs wild antics for an hour. Then exhaustion sets in and he falls into a deep sleep, from which he wakens with no recollection -of his strange performances. Centenarians of Different Nations. Higher latitude does not seem con- ducive to long life, as more people over 100 years old are found in mild climates than in any other. According to the last census of the German empire, of a population of 65,000,000 only seventy- eight have passed the hundredth year. France, with a population of 40,000,000, has 213 centenarians. In Scotland there are forty-six, Sweden has ten, Norway ‘twenty-three and Belgium five. —_— SHE WOULD MURDER THEM. Bobby—Say, pop, what are popular songs? Pop—The kind your sister doesn't try | dese pills said I must n.ky ‘em in to sing. SANCTUARY. My mother takes me in her bed ‘When I'm afraid at night, And holds me in her nice, safe arms All warm and snug and tight; And says there's not a single thing For little boys to fear, In day or night, because there's God ‘Who's always very near. I know he is * ¢ * but then, somehow ‘When it's so dark, I do Just love to hold my mother's hand, And hug and kiss her, too. —Harper's Magazine. [ Telegraph Plant. peculiar East Indian tick trefoil, which is a species of desmodium, gets its name from a queer electric disturb- ance traveling as a current of actlon among its leaves. Each leaf consists of a large terminal leaflet and two smaller lateral ones. These latter rise and fall spohtaneously like the arms of a sema- phore, taking about three and a half minutes for each complete revolution. It may be easily oultivated in conserva- -.- THE SUCCESSION -:- | ‘would leave him practically penniless. I mean. I have felt worried about the| FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1904 pall he had become even more thor- oughly interested in the teacher. Among his letters from England two months or so later was one from the family solicitors,” the opening paragraph of which read: “It is our| painful duty to inform you of a sad accident which befell your Cousin Robert and the Baronet while testing a new automobile. obert was in- stantly killed and thé Baronet some- what injured. He is already better, thanks to his r8bust constitution. This makes you the heir and the Baronet directs that you dispose of any inter- | ests you may have in America and | return home immediately. Robert's allowance of £3000 a year will be yours if you reside in England. We may add that the Lady Ellen is stay- ing at the hall.” Ryland read the letter thoughtfully, but on the whole with clearing face. Only that morning he had received an intimation that a mortgage would be foreclosed on his ranch unless the interest be paid immediately. That His natural bent was for quiet and his books. He doubted if he could make a living in America, or any- where for that matter. The only thing was to return and accept the £3000, and, incidentally, Lady Ellen. Once decided, he thrust the rest of | the letters into his pocket and started out to say good-by to his friends. When something disagreeable was in | prospect the less procrastination the | better. It was this that took him straight to the schoolhouse. Miss Cellinwood | was more to him than all else in| America, how much more he had not | realized until he decided to leave. H She was just closing the door when he arrived, and something in her eyes as she greeted him changed his in- tended brief farewell into: “Suppose we stop under the trees a little while, Miss Collinwood. It is so pleasant here now; and besides, I have some- | thing I want to tell you.” “Under the trees” had been their favorite talking place, and he found it even more difficult to speak the words of farewell there than he had at the schoolhouse door. Several times he forced them to his lips, but looking into her eyes and listening - to her voice he could not give them utter- ance. England and the three thou- | sand pittance were slipping farther | and farther away, and America and | this girl beside him were becoming nearer and more indispensable. She was telling him of some of her am- bitions and hopes, and the indomit- | able courage was firing his own veins and making simple what had before seemed insurmountable. He had | thought this girl his dearest frien he now knew that she was infinitely more, and in this land, or anywherk, it would be easy to make a living for the woman he loved. Suddenly he reached out and took her hands in his, strongly, and she did not resist. | “Miss Collinwood—Elinor,” he said | steadily, “will you marry me?"” And she, after a moment of silence, | but not hesitation, answered quietly, | “Yes.” They talked for half an hour longer, making plans and discussing hopes; then he noticed the bulk of unopened letters in his pocket. He took them | out, one by one, and read them, still | talking, and making comments on | what they contained. The last was | from the same solicitor as the first, | written two days later, but mailed in | time to reach the same boat. It read: “The late Baronet's injuries, at first thought slight, developed alarming | symptoms yesterday, and he died this | morning. You succeed to the title. Please comg at once.” | Copyright, 1904, by F. H. Sweet. Sleepy Tke—Hey there, W’ry. what cher doin’ in dot water? Weary—Dat doctor what gave /m.! ‘water. CURES ST. VITUS DANCE There is rejoicing in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Paul of Houston and physicians are marveling over the cure effected in the case of Katle Paul, who had been afflicted with 8t. Vitus dance, The child was taken to Galveston and ‘was required to take one bath a day in the gulf, being wheeled into the water in her chair, against her will At the end of a month of daily surf bathing she was brought back to her home completely well. Old Forks., A London jeweler has made a eollec- tion of ancient forks used in England, which show some little known facts about the table manners of a few cen- turies ago. The forks, which are of solid silver, date from the sixteenth century. In many cases the designs in all this time have scarcely varied in any detail THE — —— SMART SET+ BY SALLY SHARP. A genuine art-feast Is In store for the lovers and patrons of the brush, among | whom are many of our soclety folk. Matteo Sandona, artist and sculptor, will be “at home” in his studio, Larkin and Union streets, on Saturday after- noon, November 26. . A collection of his paintings will be on view, among which, notably, are two fine portraits; one of Miss Gertrude Jolliffe, the other of Miss Grace Llewel- Iyn Jones. The affair, which will be one of prominence, by reason of the master- hand involved, is receiving the marked approval of the following personages as patrons and patronesses: Mrs. Emma Shatter-Howard, Mrs. McKittrick, Gen- eral Shafter, James D. Phelan, James W. Byrne. In the receiving party will be: M“'I Ernest Phillips-Wynne, Mrs. Edward Pringle, Mrs. Fremont Older, Miss Frances Jolliffe, Miss Grace Llewellyn Jones, Miss Anna Holden. From 2 to 6 are the hours. TR Miss Caroline Quinan, who has been a much feted maid, will leave us on No- | vember 25. Before reaching her home in South Africa, Miss Quinan will do considerable sight-seeing through. Eu- rope, upon which tour she will be ac- companied by Miss Edith McDonald and Miss Hess Pringle of Santa Rosa. * e e Miss Bessie Ames will return to town by Thanksgiving. She has been on an extended European trip, though she is at present in Chicago. & Miss Cornelia Campbell of Sausalito will entertain Miss Caroline Merry of Central America next Tueida)' at tea. AR | * A five-hundred party will be given on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. N. P. Cole | to the young ladies of Irving Institute. | Twenty or more of the pretty maids will be in the receiving party, the af- fair to be held in Utopia Hall. R Yesterday was a favored day for by Mrs. G. Frederick Kohl for Miss Anita Harvey. Pink was again in ascendency the decorations, and this, too, is prevailing shade for table affairs. Those who enjoyed with Miss Har- for the | vey the hospitality of Mrs. Kohl were: | Miss Helén de Young, Miss Sallie Maynard, Miss Marjorie Josselyn. Miss Margaret Hyde-Smith, Christine Pomeroy, Miss Maud Bourn, Miss Emily Wilson, Miss Charlotte Wilson, Miss Elena Robin- son, Miss Margaret Newhall and Miss Helen Cheesebrough. . . . Miss Lillie Reis and Henry Thompson Hule, who are to be mar- ried on Saturday, were the guests of honor at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. I. Lowenberg at the Palace, Ho- tel last evening. Covers were laid for fourteen, and the decorations were of pink carna- : Judge tions. Besides Miss Reis and Mr. Huie there were Miss Jewett, Miss Adele Martel, Miss Charlotte Hughes, Misd Miss | | | luncheons, a charming one being given | | | | | evening in Pledmont a Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jewett, Irving Moulton, Henry ‘Thomp- Mr. and Helen Balley, Simpson, Mr. Alfred Lillenfeld, son, Albert J. Lowenberg, Mrs. 1. Lowenbers. . . wedding of Miss Evelyn Craiz Pattiani took place last t 7:30. The and Willlam At the marriage ceremony only the family were present. Rev. Charles Brown of the First Congregational Church officlated. The bride, gowned in white satin and car- es of the valley, was at- rying 1l B Saie tended by her sister, ellow. The Cralg, whose gown was ¥ groom was served by Dr. Charles Gilman. F e Hung within and all about branches of orange blossoms. At 8:30 a reception was held and nearly a hundred guests arrived to offer their congratulations. A unique dressing of the house was at once very artistic, the :1“'; e ing-room being made to resem forest of redwoods. The effect of all this wis extremely pretty. Upon returning from a wedding trip of a fortnight Mr. and Mrs. Pattianl will live in Oakland. . - . and Mrs. Willlam Robies. B Mrs. Louis Sloss Kohl are at Paso g . . Licutenant Eugene R. West will scon lsave for his home in Virginia to re- cuperate after a long iliness. A e Mrs. Charles Deering entertained twelve guests at luncheon yesterday in her Broderick street home. Yellow chrysanthemums and cande- labra, shaded with the same color, made a pretty and effective table dec- oration. A vers pretty luncheon was given yesterday by Mrs. Francis J. Sullivan in honor of Miss Alice Bacon. The home at Van Ness avenue and Washington street was attractively decorated and the table, with pink roses, was very charming. Eight guests were entertained. - To-morrow night the promenade con- cert takes place at the Hopkins Insti~ tute of Art. The fall exhibit promises to be of unusual worth and this date marks ome of the season’s society events. - Mrs. Robert N. Carson and Miss Car- son will be at home to-day at 2806 Van Ness avenue. & e Mre. Russell Wilson will entertain at luncheon to-morrow in homor of her daughter, Miss Charlotte Wilson. o e i The University Club will be the scens of & luncheon to-morrow given by Mrs. Sidney Pringle and Miss Moore to sev- eral of their friends. PR icia Dufficy, daughter of @ Mrs. M. C. Dufficy of San Miss | Ratael, was married yesterday to Dr. David Friedlander of this city. The ceremony took place at groom’s home on Jackson street. the i 4 ’ /i W Z: | MIRROR OF DAME FASHION. A nobby two-pieced tailored sireet suit of bromwm serge, trimmed with stitching. Brotwn velvet finishes the broad col. - i ! lar and the cuffs. A white shirt waist and fancy white vest ore worn. R e el T T T e ANSWERS TO QUERIES. HOW SLEEP THE BRAVE—Sub-|Southern California is that scriber, City. The following lines: leep the brave, who sink to rest, By Tall ‘their country’s wishes blest! are from an ode by William Collins, a brilliant lyric poet. — POSTAL CARDS—A. O. S. City. Postal cards were first used in Ger- many. On June 8, 1872, Congress au- thorized the issue of postal cards, and and the forks look like those which might be bought to-day. The old forks were a great luxury in their time and ‘were only used by the aristocracy. i the first were issued in May, 1873. NORTH AND SOUTH—A. M. L, City. What is generally known as the State south of the Tehnch:n: line :’ < Kern County, and Northern Cd!tml: all that north of the Sacramento Coun. ty line. The territory between the tw; points is usually California. designated as Central Townsend’s California Glace artistic fire-etched boxes. 715 - Market st.*