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THE SILVER BOOM.

Journals which advocated the single gold
standard are now trying to prejudice the
people against the Silver Act by referring
to the increased cost of silver plate as a
consequence of the rise III silver. The
New York Herald says with refreshing
simplicity: There will be universal Joy
when it is known that the farmer who buys
a silver or silver plated article to show his
advance in the world will by reason of the
foresight of Senator Jones be compelled
to pay 10 per cent extra" The farmer who
pays 10 per cent extra for the silver plate
he buys will have received several cents
bushel more for his wheat than he would
have received with silver at the rate
OF 20 cents on the dollar. The price of In
dian wheat has risen in consequence of the
rise in silver and as the London market is
largely supplied with wheat from India,
the price of wheat generally will be at
fected by the rise in Indian wheat. 1t is
true that when the farmer buys silver plate
he will have to pay somewhat increased
price but this difference will not absorb
the profit arising from an increased price
received for his products. The Herald re-
fers to the fact that Mexico will handle
her debt more easily as a consequence of
the rise in silver. The only sufferers, how
ever, are the holders of the debt, who have
profted immensely by the depreciation in
silver. MeXico's bonded debt is payable in
gold, principal and interest, and when sill
yer was worth only 70 cents on the dollar,
the Government had to purchase gold to
meet obligations with. As Mexican dol
lars are now worth about IS cents il saves
something like is cents on each dollar of
gold il huVS
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RETALIATION.

The proposition of Senator Edmunds to
authorize the President to exclude from our
ports the products Of any nation which dis
eliminates unjustly against American goods
is well enough in its way, but there is no
apparent reason why Congress should not
act itself, instead of authorizing the Pres-
dent to act. France has for some time dis
eliminated against American pork; at first
on sanitary grounds, and later to protect
French producers. The United States, Of
course, recognizes the right of every nation
to levy taxes on the products Of another
nation seeking market within the former
nations jurisdiction, but regards dlscrin-
inatiOn against American goods as I'M
friendly. AS there seems to be no doubt of
the fact that the French have Disseminated
against American products, an act prohibit
ing French imports, TO take effect at a
certain date, would be an unmstakable
evidence Of our purpose. When the dis
eliminating act is repealed the importa-
ton of French goods might be resumed.
The purpose of such legislation is not so
much to iniure our trade with the French
as to convince the French Government that
discrimination against our products will
not be permitted.
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A POLITICAL CoNUNDRUM.

THE CALLS San Jose correspondent has
reason to believe that Mr. Buckley is giving
Mr.. White support on the proposition to in
dorse candidate for Senator. Mr.. Buck
ley's political methods are so tortuous that
the men closest to him do not know what
he proposes to do. He often gives support
to one candidate without the slightest in
tention Of making him winner AT the
present writing no one knows who is his
choice for Governor, but it is safe to as
sumo that the aspirant who is his choice
Will be nominated. The support Mr. Buck
ley Is reported as giving to Mr.. White Is
hardly reconcilable with the political copart-
nership which is believed to exist between
Mr.. Buckley and Mr.. Hearst. Traces of that
copartnersnip have been visible for years,
and are more likely to indicate Mr.. Buck
ley,s real purpose than any chance support
he may have thrown to White in the throes
of convention.
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SEALERS IN DANG Err.

A dispatch from Washington says that
the revenue cutter Corwin has been ordered
to proceed to Alaskan waters. The New
York Herald supplements this dispatch,
which is apparently genuine, with one from
Tacoma which says that the orders OF the
Corwin include also the dismantling of
British sealers. The exceedingly able news
Interpreter whom the Herald keeps at
Washington adds the conclusion that if the
Tacoma dispatch is true Sir Julian Paunce-
fOte, the British Minister, will ask for his
letters, which would be virtual declara-
ton of war. There are kinds of news and
speculations in news of which the Herald
enjoys monopoly. 1t is good hundred
to-one wager that Sir Julian Pauncefote
Will defer his departure until British
sealer has been dismantled.
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Ire Is OUR NAVY?

During the recent troubles in the Argen-
tine Republic the only vessel at Buenos
Ayres was the Tallapoosa. The new YES
sells composing the squadron Of evolution
were steaming northward when the Ar
gentine revolution broke out. The squad
ron is now lying within convenient dis
lance of northern watering places where
the officers find their services in much
request. Next to having a navy the man
ner in which it is employed is of the
greatest Importance. All the new vessels
are in home waters, for what purpose is
known probably to the authorities. A
war-ship apparently needs a good many
days off in the course of a year. Whether
it is the vessel or the officers that need
so much nursing and recreation is mat
ter that might proftably be inquired into.
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THE EXTINCTION OF THE FUR SEAL.

About these days the papers are full of
stories of the extinction of the fur seal in
Behring Sea. A few years ago they were
counted by millions; in one year 100000
Of seals were counted on the Prybiloff
Islands alone. Now we are told that the
successors of the Alaska Commercial Com
pany will find it difficult to make up the
complement Of 10000 seals which they are
allowed to catch this year. The wonder is
where have the seals gomez 1t is not to be
supposed that the 'poachers," who never
took over 40 600 in any one year, have ex-
terminated the breed.
1t would not be very surprising if it
should turn out that these stories of exter-
mination were rather designed for consump-
ton among furriers and consumers of Seal
skins than as contributions to natural his
tory, The profits of dealers in fur seals
will depend on the price which skins fetch
in the market. If scare can be created by
predictions of a scarcity, the price may ad-
vance very materially and the profits Of in
diyiduals swell accordingly. An undressed
sealskin of average size is worth here some
thing like S12 30 when it arrives from
Alaska. 1t would be worth a great deal
more if there were reason to fear that it
''.A hOt NC uupliCdIeu DtAI StdoOH. ne
price OF such Injuries as sealskin coats and
wraps is regulated, like other commodities,
by supply and demand.
The sealskin is the king of furs. No other
fur can compare with it for beauty, warmth.
durability and softness to the touch. Nor
is there any other fur which is plentiful
enough to supply the demand for winter
wraps. Otter, sable, mink, blue fox, mar
ten are all handsome furs and are readily
salable, but there are not enough of them
to 90 around. In every center of wealth
and luxury persons of means wear seal
skin. 1t is as sure of a market in London,
Paris, Vienna and st. Petersburg as in New
York and Chicago. And it is very doubt
full whether the consumption would be seri-
ously diminished by an advance of even 30
per cent in the price. AS that would make
the dealers in the furs richer than any one
ought to be, stories of the extinction of the
fur seal should be received with suspicion.
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SIGNAL SERVICE. q. $. ARNY,1
DIVISION OF THE PACIFIC,
san FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 1880
p. M.-PacitC time.
Synopsis for the Past 1--WE ty-four Hours.
The barometer is highest the northwest coast
of California aud is lowest in Southeastern Calf
toruia: the temperature has risen in Eastern Wash
iurton. oregon and Northern California; elsewhere
fallen; the weather has fair, except light
rains at Eureka and Fort Candy.
Forecast Till z. II. Wednesday.
For Northern California Fair weather, winds
generally westerly: nearly stationary temperature
For Southern California Fair weather. winds
generally westerly; stationary temperature, except
Cooler al Yuma.
For Oregou-Fair weather. except light rains at
Portland; winds generally westerly; stationary tenn
Perature in the western portion; cooler in the
eastern portion.
For Wa>hiustOn-Fair weather, except light rains
at tort Candy; stationary temperature.
JOHN Z. FINLEY,
Leuteuant Signal Corps On Charge.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Canadian poachers are about TO receive a
check in a new quarter. For years lumber
thieves have pillaged The forests OF White and
Norway pine on the northern boundary OF Min
nesota. Four special agents, backed by an
armed posse of sixteen men, Will soon visit the
scene of operations and put stop to them.
These forests reekoned among the finest IN
the land aud 1t is estimated that the depreda-
lions of last yearreacbed 80 900, 900 feet. Not
only is the timber stolen from our public lands,
but after being worked up In Canadian mills the
lumber is shipped to the Northwestern States
and brought into competition with the legitimate
products OF American enterprise.
Superintendent Porter expects to present his
&c nsus report to Congress next week and there
are many Congressman in favor OF taking mme-
date action upon IL. 1t is claimed that bill
providing tor the reappOrtionment OF Congress
siona representation can be reported by The
Census Committee by The second week In Sep
TENDER. The apportionment for representation
of membership IN the House will probably be
fixed at 10000. the intention being not to in
crease the membership of the lower House OF
Congress more than twenty-five.
1t Is estimated that it costs $1,000 day, ex.
elusive OF the regular yearly expenses, to keep
Congress running so far the session has cost
about 81 400. 900, not counting any of the an
Duai expenditures of about 81, ooo,oo0 Tor the
maintenance Oh lD6 great legislative
machine The minority In Congress opposes al
most everything regardless Of Its character or
Importance. and it is estimated that so far this
session about forty DAYS time has been devoted
by the House 10 r0ll-calls, one-half OF which
were absolutely unnecessary.
Los Angeles is surrounded by forest fires, de-
clares the Tribune and adds the assertion that it
is time 10 call halt. In every case these fires are
due TO criminal carelessness and neglect. Too
often have these causes led to the destruction OF
valuable property, converting mountain, Hill and
dale into blackened wastes. Caifornia's forests
need protection, for between fire and foreign
syndlcates 1t will not take many years to destroy
them
over the irrigation question has not vet reached
a solution. The House is inclined to support
the position OF the Committee on Appropriations
and Chairman Cannon intimaies that unless the
Senate makes some provision reserving the
water supply Of the Territories and new States
for public use. the Sundry Civil Appropriation
Bill Will contain no Legislation on this subject.
The scarcity of ice In New York ana other
Eastern cities has caused the mllkmen 10 resort
10 various expedients TO prevent their milk from
turning sour the result, it is claimed, being an
Increase IN the death rate OF yonng children.
Among the favorite preservatyes are D0racic,
salicyiic and beDZoic acids and their salts.
France and Germany have by law prohibited the
use OF such compounds in milk.
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THE CALLS cALENDAR.
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stopped His Little Game.

George Healy, rounder on Mission street.
bought sixty cents worth of drinks from G.
W. Kemp, Fifth street saloon keeper, yes
terday and gave a counterfeit $40 bill in
payment. Receiving 50 40 change in coin,
HeaIey believed he was on the right road to
riches and attempted the trick second
time. but only raised the bartender's sus-
piciohs and got locked up in the City p rise n
on charge of obtaining money by false
nrntnnSnS.
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C.c,ocr p n BRANCH OFFICES: 40 Market
street near Kearry open until u O'Clock midnight;
$50 HAYES street, open until $50 o'clock sos
Ialkin street, open until $3.50 o4oek, ana 2o1o
Mission street open until O'Clock p II.
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LGrass valley Telegraph. Dem. I

The Republicans have a very strong State
have to hump themselves to beat that lick ell.
There is going to be no Republican opposition to
Markham III the northern part OF the state on
account of his residence in the southern part If
tie Democrats count on any aid from that
source they are deceiving themselves and men
WIN dncaIYa themselves gel lost.
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TSanta Barbara Press. I

The action of the Republican Convention is
heartily ratified by The party In Santa Barbara
County, and il will receive hearty support and
viii poll the full party strength The fact that
the head Of the ticket is Southern California
man adds considerably 10 the general graft
hcatlon
The ticket, as a whole, is far more than re.
spectabie-it possesses positive qualities OF good,
and combines many elements OF strength.
The morning call., 1890-08-20

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP" has been
used over Fifty Years by mothers for their children
while Teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the Gums allays all Pain. cures
Wind Collie, regulates the bowels and is the best
remedy for DiaTrh9a whether arising from teeth
ing other causes and is for sale by Druggists in
every part OF the world. Be and ask for Mrs.
winslows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
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DAILY CALL (mcluding sundays, So per year by
man posrpafd: is cents per week, or % cents per
calendar month through carriers DAILY CALL, five
copies three months, So %. SUNDAY CALL twelve
paeesl. 81 so per year, postpaid. SUNDAY CALL
GId WEEKLY CALL 81 30 per year, postpaid.
v EEhLY CALL (eght pases), 81 20 per year, post
Aalu. llubs Of ten lsent to one addressl, SlO.
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The victory for Markham was gained with
greater ease than his most sanguine friends had
dared TO hope. Now let every good Republican
do what lie can 10 bring about the election OF an
honorable and able man by clean and honorable
methods,
The morning call., 1890-08-20

The Spirit of the Times is dumb on the Repub-
licau nominations. What Shall the aspiring
voice of BOruck sink into the ground? Me-
thought II would have mounted into the high
chest c OF blOodthirsly Indignation
The morning call., 1890-08-20

The majority of two years ago which the Re-
publican party gave 10 Harrison and Morton will
be malnl aimed II not Increased for Markham in
1890. Possibly the best feature of Marsham's
success is that he is essentially the peoples can
ddaie, and his triumph over all attempted boss
ism by deiunct or would-be coming bosses.
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WEATHER. PREDICTIONS.

FuRNITuBE.-By CresswelI. at IIO5 McAlIister
ST., at ! o'clock.
CLoAKs.-By NJ. j. Simmons, at lO57 Market St,
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Marcus D. BOruck's Spirit Of the Times, usually
loud of speech 10 behalf OF the Republican party,
has not word TO say about the Republican State
Convention. What, oh what Is the matter?
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The Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court sat in bank yesterday
for the last time this term The Justices,
from now until September 1st, will consider
cases and render decisions. After that date
they will meet in departments.
The morning call., 1890-08-20

II FEEL that l cannot praise Hoods Sarsapa rilIa
half enough" says grateful mother whose little
son was almost blind from serofula and was cured
by "the peculiar medicine"
The morning call., 1890-08-20

twas surprise TO everybody TO have Mark
ham nominated on The first ballot The contest
has been closely contested and considerable bit
terness has been shown on the other side Ali
fair minded men, whether Republicans or Demo-
Gratis who are qualified to express an intelligent
nam is man who will call out all the strength
OF his party and will make an honest upright
efficient Governor who Will be credit to tie
rty nd
The morning call., 1890-08-20

A BIG TITLE IN DIsPUTE.-Judge Hunt COM
m enced tbe trial yesterday of the case of Mary
+. Corcoran, administrator of the estate Of
William Corcoran, against John Hinkel and
others, involving valuable property In the Mis-
sion.
The morning call., 1890-08-20

THOSE COMPLAINING of Sore Throat Hoarse-
should " BrotcIl's bronchial Iboches." The
effect is extraordinary, particularly when used by
singers and speakers for clearing the voice. Sold
OnLu in bOreS.
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THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Items About the Convention and
the Candidates.
rCalaveras Prospect. |

Calaveras is particularly honored by the de-
eisions of that convention. In the nomination of
Hon. John b. Reddick as Lieutenant u OvernOr
a favor has been conferred upon this county that
her people will not be slow TO recognize. Gifted
in no ordinary measure, a man OF commanding
presence and favorably known throughout The
State the nomination of Mr.. Reddick Is an emf
nently correct one Able. clever aud enterpris-
ing the enthusiasm that his nomination has
caused is almost universal in The entire State.
Well known, thoroughly appreciated. he fills the
ticket in way that it would be difficult to du-
picate. Taking everything into consideration
The State, particularly Calaveras County, is well
satisfied with his nomination.
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Observation-Disclosures Lawler granted divorce
yesteId day 10 Mary ii. Patras from John Patras
on the ground OF deserlion.
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Heart Disease cured. DR.. Rogers Heart Tonic
Cure guaranteed. Redington & Co., agents.
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NEGLECT your hair aud you lose 1t. PARKER's
HAIR BALSAM renews growth and color.
PARKER's GINGER Tonic strengthens the weak.
EXTRA mince pies. SWANS, 213 Suffer street.
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Visit Battle Of GetIysburg, Market and Tenth.
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A GENTS AT LAST! MAGNIFICENT NEW
n 1890 edition of the greatest book for agents
ever published; Hill's Manual of Business and ~
eial Forms: fully revised to date; features
elegant binding, low price, agents Will do well 10
secure territory on this grand new edit on at once
for the entire Pacific Coast. aul4 Ii
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR CANAL. AND
w ditch camp, $40 and board: scraper teamsters,
S35, long jobs 10 miners short distance in country
$50, steady work; laborers about a mine $50;
laborer for foundry, 8 75 furnace man, $65;
restaurant cook, $50; second cook for country 49,
farmers, mixers and others. w. ID. EVER & CO.
626 Clay st. 1t
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Observation-Disclosures.

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Stable, Box 80, CALL Branch ONCE. aul9 IT.
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WANTED - FRENCH COOK FOR PRIVATE
w clearinghouse $50; night cook for coffee
saloon, IS week; second cook for DAYS, encamp-
ment Santa Cruz, SIS, free fare; dishwasher small
hotel, SIS; restaurant waiter $40 to S45; lunch
waiter. Sc a week, Sunday work: hotel waiter
S35; apprentice for laundry, SIS; gardener and do
chores, S25 ETC. DELORME & ANDRE, $40 SUIT
fer CT
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A GENTS WANTED TO SELL THE LARGO
n nauts of California; one of the best selling
ooks upon this Coast; call at Room So, 420 Mont
gonery st. for terms. c. w. HASKINS. au15 It's
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~ ANTED-COOK FOR COFFEE-HoUSE AND
" restaurant. $40; frstclass cook. private board
ing-hoGse, $40; German cook $50; chambermaid
clearinghouse and restaurants, 500 second
girls and nurses. 500 Scandinav girls for small
man cooking and hOusework, S25; second girl and
laundress S25 20 neat irish girls for house
work, so and $25. Apply TO j. +. CROSErr q CO.,
II
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UIIRST-CLASS LADY AGENTS TO INTRODUCE
Il the square-meaSure system OF cutting and fitting
ladies' and children's garments Cali from to
p NJ. l4S Market ST.. Room g. general agent for the
Pacific Coast au2O IL
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n WANT AGENTS. WHO CAN NAME FROM
W 50 TO S25 per day selling our door plates (all
metal, name can be put in in three minutes; new
door BELLS white enameed signs and letters; lowest
prices in the United States; catalogue free. y. Y.
DOOR PLATE Co. 81 Park Row, n. Y. au20 &c
A GENTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO AND ALL CAL
II nornia towns to sell best y. $ u. w souvenir
badge; sample and wholesale rates, 25c f. +.
GAMBS sole agent. 80 Suffer ST. aul9 If
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MISREPRESENTATION COUNTRY Ho-
w tel. $50; frst-cass nurse, StansIaus County,
S25; cook. washer ana ironer also second girl aud
nurse, both for same house. Alameda 1875 and 500
see lady here: German and Scandinavian girls for
general houseworS, Alameda $25; East Oakland,
$25: Halfmoon Bay, $a5; Berkeley. $40: waitress,
country hotel. $25. Apply to J. +. CRoSETr &
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-05-21
TO COUNT THE VOTES.
Formal Opening Of the Perkins May
orally Contest Hearings.

The preliminaries were arranged this
morning for the hearings in the Mayor
atty contest before Commissioner Isaac
Romano. A little after ten O'Clock a
group Of gentlemen assembled in the
Commissioners Office in the Weldon
Building to open the proceedings in pur-
suance of the order of Judge Dixon.
Counsellors Record, Grouse and Gordon
represented Mr.. Perkins, the Republican
claimant. Corporation Counsel Edwards
and Counsel Black appeared for Mayor
Cleveland. J. r. Altemus was, Of course,
present in the interest of the kickers.
County Clerk Mclaughlin presently
arrived with a package done up in brown
paper. It contained the keys of the ninty-
TWO ballot boxes. The package was
opened and the Keys, attached to q blue
ribbon, were delivered to the Commits
sioners. Each district was put in a sep
arate envelope. There were twelve keys
from the First District, twelve from the
Second. seventeen from the Third, nine
teen from the Fourth, thirteen from the
Fifth and nineteen from the Sixth.
After q brief consultation the begin
ming of active work was postponed to
half-past nine O'Clock tomorrow morning
at the same place.
Iu the Roche-Bruggeman contest the
Investigation and taking of testimony
were postponed by Commissioner Nugent
until Monday, May 26, at ten d. N.