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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
Cholera No Longer a. Terror.

The advance OF medical science and perfec-
ton of the laws of hygiene in the United States
find no more impressive illustration than in
the equanimity with which we, as a people,
view the fatal advance of cholera in various
parts of the world to-day. 1t is but few years
since the reports now published in the daily
press would have found an echo in public
terror and official hustling throughout the
country. To-day they create no rufle upon the
surface OF our life and no uneasiness on the
part of the authorlties.-New York Mail and
ExUregg
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
F1atterine the Japs

We call the Japanese the Americans of the
East, Londoners speak of them as the English
of the East, Berliners designate them as the
Prussians of the East, Parisians refer to them
as the French of the East. What other new
nation has ever been the object of such COM
pliments as this?-New York Evening Sun.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
America Ahead.

Nothing shows more clearly the promptness
and vigor of business enterprise in this country
than the fact that at the beginning of this
year the whole of Europe had but 434 miles of
electric railroad, while In the United States
10,363 miles were in operation. We are also
far in advance in applying electricity to steam
railroads.St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
FOR THE CONVENTION.

An effort is being made by several prominent
Republican politicians in San Francisco to
have the National Convention OF the party held
IN that City. c. M. Shortridge, who has gone
East, Will make strong effort to interest influ-
entail Republicans in the matter.-san Jose
News.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
THE INTERIOR PRESS.

THE CALL appreciates and works in harmony
with the interior press; the Examiner makes
two journals 1t goes without saying that THE
CALL knows its business.-Benicia New Era.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
Corn as Fuel.

For producing steam, says Wichita (Kans.)
correspondent, corn is not at all desirable as a
fuel. 1t burns out iron rapidly, as it produces
intense heat. Even in stoves few of them in
which corn is used as fuel last more than
season. Firemen who have used corn say that
it requires constant feeding to keep up that
steady heat required for the making of
steam.-Springfield Republican.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
The Booming South.

Considering the Grand Army encampment,
the Chickamauga dedication, the Chattanooga
celebration, the Atlanta Exposition and the
| Dallas prize fight, the South must be reminded
| of the Invasion of the "sixties" and glad it is
| living. -Pittsburg Dispatch
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
oIney,s Chance.

Secretary 0lney is now being watched by
Americans everywhere to see how promptly he
will act in the Waller case, already so unduly
delayed. 1t is his oppor tunity to show that he
is greater man than his party associates
Boston Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
IDEAS OF WESTERN EDITORS.

The farmers are organizing for self protec-
ton. This is a step in the right direction, as
in unity there is not only strength, but there
are results.-Phenix (Ariz.) Gazette.
Senator Morton claims to have made great
saving by sh utting off the distribution of seeds
Now, if. he should shut off the dissemination
of financial bosh his vindication as public
man would be OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES (Nev.)
Chronicle.
Never patronize travelling quaek doctor.
He may know enough of medicine to do YOU
some good, but the chances are ten to one, he
will not; but he will take your money Just the
same, and when he leaves the town the money
will so with him, leaving his victims usually
much wiser, and also sadder, for the expert
ence. Patroni3e your home physicians and
keep your money at home. --Oceanside Blade.
"On to Salt Lake Cityp' This should be the
watchword of the people of Southern Califor.
MIA asa whole. 1t is the one road that will do
more for Southern California than any other
line. The short line from Southern California
to Salt Lake City means cheap coal, coke and
iron, great mineral development, O short cut
our oranges and lemons to the Northwest and
Chicago. Let's all pull together for it.-San
Diego World
The plan for including kindergartens in the
public school system as an extension of the
primary grades is an excellent one, and should
be more widely adopted. The kindergarten is
almost universally recognized as the best sys-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
cALIroRN1ANs IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 30.-Arrivals to.
day were as follows: C. P. Blake, wife and
daughter, San Francisco; Louis F. vetter, Los
Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

eyes," said tlt business man to the clergy
man, I've lost good deal of time in my life. :"
"By fritteringit away, suppose7'
"No; by beiig punctual to my appoint
ments. "-BostoI Courier
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

MonrovIa is little, but she has shown the
State how to solve the water problem.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

"More. power to you" is the electrical
greeting to the new era.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

We are not Dragging on this weather, but
it is better than they have in the East.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Royalty loses command of the British
army at the same time that West Point
loses command of ours, and still there are
no signs of approaching ruin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The blizzard season has come and every
point east of the Rockies is a storm center.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

SLEEPLEssNEs Indigestion and Pain are hor
rors that PARKEa's GINGER Tonic will abate
PARKEB's Hal BALsAM aids the hair growth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

HUSBANDS Cslcined Magnesia-Four first
premium medals awarded; mora agreeable to
the taste and smaller dose than other mag
nesia. For sale pnly in bottles with registered
trademark Label
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The denunciation of the third-term move
ment continues, but we do not see any
Democratic leader rising to head it off.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

In stopping Wild West performance,
while her people are running crazy over a
faith cure, Denver seems determined to
make q strictly holy show of herself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Mr. Huntington may be sincere in think
ing the competing railroad is a toy, but he
will find be cannot play with it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

No man sees the end of the fishing season
approach with sadder thoughts than
Grover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Whether. we are to have early conven-
tons or late conventions next year San
Francisco is the place to hold them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

When the bloo' is impure it is fertile soil for all
kinds OF disease terms and such troubles as scrOf
ula and salt rheun. Hoods Sarsaparina removes
the danger by Purifying the blood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

JURORS NOT PAID-Mrs. H. o.. City. The
jurors who are now trying Durrant for murder
do not receive any pay. Jurors in criminal
cases in the City and County of San Francisco
are not allowed any fees.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
GEMS OF WISDOM.

Life has no blessing like a prudent friend
Euripides.
Who gives trihe meanly is meaner than the
trihe.-Lavater.
Present fears are less than horrible imagin.
ings.-Shakespeare.
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the
d.-Shakespeare.
There can be no high nobility without deep
morality
Every man is volume if you know how to
read him.-Channing
Frugality is founded on the principle that
all riches have imits.-Burke.
When the state is most corrupt then the laws
are most ultiplied.-Taeitus.
Fear nothing so much as sin, and your moral
heroism is complete.-C. Simmons.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

:" In the maintenance of good roads, as in
the maintenance of anything else, little
wisely directed care is of more value than
much money unwisely spent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Wherever there are good roads settlers
will come.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Europe has her war cloud and the East
has politics, but on the Pacific Coast the
only thing to keep people busy is business.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

If PETER starts another newspaper Kan
sas should return Ingalls, 10 the Senate and
let things be as they used to be-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Home rule will never command respect
IN New York SO long as it means Tam
many domination.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

APIARIEs-L., Prunedale, Monterey County,
Cal. There is no law in this State that pro-
hibits the maintaining of apiaries near fruit
orchards. Several attempts to have such q law
passed have failed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

If Olney expects to ride into the Presi-
dency on his foreign policy he had better
spur it up little.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

THE Fashionable ladies corrective tonic is DIR.
seigerts Angos9ra Btters, the renowned South
American tonic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

We must roast the monopoly in this
State, even five have to make gridiron
of competing:roads to do it with.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

1t is said by some local Democrats that
Buckley has been whipped outof sight, 4"
but 1t is well to remember that the man
out of sight is very often the fellow who
gets there first
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

So far as the international records show
John Bull: has not been in the sporting
field at all.this year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

If Cuba continues to do well we may be
able to give her recognition as Christmas
oif
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

a project for converting water power
into electrical force carried out in any
part of the State radiates energy to SINH
lar projects everywhere else. q
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

There's no particular advantage in modelling
ones life upon the weak points of a great
man.-New Yora Recorder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

1t must be very dangerous time for tbs
islands of the world since even the Oak
land people are accused of trying TO steal
ono
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

It is striking illustration of the kind of
weather they have in the East that Peary
is already willing to go back to the Polar
regions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

PosTMAsTERs-E. NJ. A., City. The regulations
of the Postofiee Department forbid Postmas-
tiers giving to any person information concern
ing the mail matter of another, or to disclose
the name of box-holder at postoffice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The two most salient features of the
present situation are the Republican revival
of industry in the country and the Demo-
cratic deficit in the treasury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

General Miles was not: educated for the
command of the army, but as he knew
how to fight for it well enough to win it he
deserves it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

1T WAS MoLIERE-S. K b. City. 1t was
Moliere who used the expression. cit is more
difficult to rule o wife than kingdom"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Russia is willing to divide the Chinese
loan with Germany, but it seems the Ger.
mans are in doubt whether they are to be
let in or taken in.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The fact that the appraised valuation of
Chicago this year is $4,000, 900 less than it
was twenty-five years ago may be taken as
a sure proof that the tax system of the
State has a sag in it somewhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Having lost the command of the army,
British royalty is now very little more
than social ornament, and it is not very
ornamental, either.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The New Haven man who claims to
raise apples on grape vines probably in
tends to legitimize the business of making
champagne from cider.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Gold goes, and Democratic hopes go
with it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

When the former Duke of Marlborough
sold the family plate large part of it was
bought by one of the Vanderbilts, and
New York society is now wondering
whether the present Duke, having won
the Consuelo stakes, win carry the plate
back with him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

AGE OF ELEPHANTs-M. P, Alameda, Cal. In
East India it is the general belief that ele-
plants attain the age of 800 years. There are
instances of elephants kept in captivity 100
years, but 1t is not known what age the ami
mails had reached when captured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Fear nothing so much as sin, and your moral
heroism is complete.-C. simmons
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

ROBERTS, card headquarters, 22o suffer. .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

The session of the State Grange which
begins at MERGED to-day will be one of the
important meetings of the year, and there
is every reason to expect results from it
that will prove beneficial to the State at
large
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

When the state is most corrupt then the laws
are most NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

In declaring he is not candidate for the
Presidency, but would accept the nomina-
ton if it were offered him, Mr.. Harrison
has put himself in the thickest of the fray,
for that particular part of the field is
thronged with distinguished leaders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Frugality is founded on the principle that
all riches have limits-Burke
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

BACON Printing Company sos Clay street,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

BABY cream, Is cents pound. Townsend,s.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

Every man is a volume if you know how to
read him.-Channing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01
OCTOBER /, 1895

THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

ABOVE THE CLoUDs--M. P, Alameda, Cal. The
battle above the clouds that was fought during
the war 'of the Rebellion was the battle of
Lookout Mountain, November "a, 1868, when
"Fighting" Joe Hooker, with 10000 men hid
den by. the fog, climbed the slopes of the
mountain, surprised the Confederate left, took
1000 prisoners and camped for the night, while
the enemy left the ground
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Angel Island, San
Francisco, Cal. Any alien of the age of 81
years and upward who has been IN the army
OF the United States and has been honorably
discharged therefrom may become citizen on
MS petition without any previous declaration
of intention, provided that he has resided in
the United States at least one year previous to
his application and is of good moral character.
The herald., 1895-12-15

alarm of everybody, fell, face down.
ward, in front Of the footlights. There
he lay motionless, with his row Of un-
canny puppets grinning down upon
him.
Attendants now rushed on from the
wings, and as they lifted his inanimate
body I saw q red stream flowing from
his head, and dark stain on the floor
of the stage. The curtain was immedi-
ately rung down, and the audience was
stunned by the terrible scene they had
witnessed.
L turned instinctively to Astarita.
He was pale and excited.
"This did it'll" he said.
He held in his hand an airgun, which
until now he had concealed from my
sight. was transhxed with horror at
his crime. I sat like one dazed, look
ing into space, and just conscious that
some one was standing before the cur
tain addressing the audience. Then
swoke to a full sense Of my position,
and determined to secure the criminal.
l rose to do 80.
He had gone!
I vent out into the noisy streets.
There was fine drisz!e and the roads
and pavements we're slippery, but
walked along like one in a dream.
Where went / cannot remember, but
I know did not enter my chambers
until nearly o'clock in the morning
l was wet through and covered with
mud. AsI crept into bed resolved
to tell the police all that I knew on the
following day.
Next morning I rose calmer, but with
no appetite for breakfast: took ur
my newspaper to see if there was any
account of the tragedy at the Jollity
when my eye fell first on the following
paragraph:
"Late last night man was seen te
throw himself into the Thames from
Waterloo bridge. Attempts were made
! to save his life, but without success
The herald., 1895-12-15

turned and looked him in the face.
"Then try to forget it ALL" l said.
LET the past be buried"
The curtain had descended.
Give ms the program" he said
quickly.
He held it in front of me with the
long thumbnail of his right hand
cutting through point in the middle
of the page.
Look there The next item-.M Mr..
Christopher Gurney, ventriloquist'
That is the stage name Of the scoun-
drel, Herbert Ross"
Let US 80 away" urged. "You are
excited and unwell. 1t will do you no
good to see him. Come away"
NO, no; not yet" he answered.
"Presently."
The bell rang and the curtain rose,
discovering row of grotesque and
grinning figures waiting to receive
animation from the magic powers OF
the ventriloquist. Christopher Cur
noy appeared and made his bow. Tax
ing his stand in the midst of his pup
pets he began his entertainment His
dialogues and jests we're bright ano
"up to date" and peals Of laughter
we're frequent from the audience.
looked around at Astarita. He was
standing behind me, leaning against
the side of the box, half concealed by g
long curtain. could see his face, and
noticed wild madness in his eyes.
"Shall we go?" said again.
presently" was the reply.
The ventriloquist was now making
one Of his figures sing comic song
1t was accompanied by the band, and
had refrain that 1 have never forgot
ten, and that never comes into my
head without bringing back that night
at the Jollity.
The song came to an end, and lout
applause rang through the building
! In the midst OF the clamor the per
former bowed his head, and, to tht
The herald., 1895-12-15
IN A PRIVATE BOX

l first met the man in large Lo n
don cafe; indeed, up to the time of the
occurrence 1 am about to relate had
never been in his company elsewhere.
He used to play chess thera, and 30 did
1, and our acquaintance had been con-
fined to chats across the checkered
board. was an enthusiast at the game,
while he, though a much stronger
player, seemed to use chess as solace
for some trouble, or to divert his mind
from unpleasant thoughts. Of this I
was convinced.
Many months passed before l even
knew his name, which l at last dis
covered to be francesca Astarita. He
was decidedly good looking Italian,
about 30 years of age, but his features
already bore lines of care or atfiiction,
/ could never tell which. l always
found him very variable in manner
Sometimes he would be almost affable,
at others silent and morose but there
was always dash of melancholy in his
conversation.
We met only at night, and l gathered
that he held some mercantile appoint
ment in the city. He spoke almost per-
feet English.
"Will you have a gamer" l said one
evening, as / took seat opposite to
him at one of the msrble-topped tables.