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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

precepts; indeed, throughout the entire list OF
human professions there is for each special
series of laws and conditions by knowledge OF
which he who enters as an apprentice may go
out, by slow degrees OF advancement, master.
But in journalism alone among professions
this is not the case. In this career there IS no
body OF doctrine, no series of fixed rules, ap-
parently no possible method of instruction.
Nowhere has there been an attempt TO estab-
lish such laws, nowhere has there as yet been
a school for journalist apprentices, where they
might learn precise rules for their profession
or obtain recognized basis OF preliminary
and indispensable knowledge: and vet Jour
nalism governs the world and is becoming
daily more and more influential power. The
problem is really pressing, and even beeauseof
Its very difficulty fascinating TO the mind.
Men who cannot make up their minds TO
follow another's lead along path to be traced
slowly, step by step, often leave the slower and
more regular professions to enter journalism,
much as formerly mercenaries engaged them
selves TO this and that foreign army quite will
ing to fight at random on the morrow against
an enemy whose very existence the night
before was unknown to them. Once become
journalists they change their newspaper as
career.
iltlcal journal to the journal of satire. They
become at Will reporters. chronielers, art crit
les, nterary reviewers, not seeking in any way
TO study the course OF events the drift of the
time; but, the other hand fitting all con-
temporary ideas and events to the measure of
tnelr own personal temperament, so that an
SSseie VI PIopleln, mus Ueateu according 10 the
lancy OF q journalist, appears tragical or comic,
without any sort of regard for its real char
aeter Instead of describing it as it is, estab-
llshlng the principle which 1t illustrates, they
scatter abroad confusion and produce in the
public mind a condition of uncertain kaleido-
scope eclecticism which is the negation of all
really authoritative opinion and the destroyer
of all conviction
To obtain a place in journalism entire
series of capacities is required, all to be
summed up. but not defined, In the single
word talent. The absolutely ignorant men
without Imagination, without intelligence,
without the gift of assimilation, without, let
me add. audacity and gayety, cannot obtain
place, cannot succeed in journalism.
The man who would enter school OF jour
nalism should feel positive "calP TO this
vocation, should have in him the unwearylng
vigilance which is an absolute condition of it;
the love OF danger-of civil danger, that is
and real peril; boundless curiosity and love
for truth, and special and marked facility OF
rapid assimilation and comprehension.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

the men responsible for these crimes for fear
OF the vengeance of the White crowd, and thus
the criminals escape Justice This is because
the grand jurors live in the vicinity of the out
RACES and don't want trouble with murderers
ana assassins. Every small community Is
cursed with this same feeling; men in business
lear men OF wealth and influence. If there
was law providing for State Grand Jury, TO
go from county to county and examine into
cases overlooked by the county grand jurors
through tear or favor, there would be many in
alctments and investigations which are now
shelVed Ormsby County has not been exempt
from this sort OF fear. The Appeal has called
frequent attention to illegal acts in the county
which no Grand Jury has ever dared investi-
gate.
were there State Grand Jury some of these
matters would be lined up in short order and
the guilty brought to book.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
ROUND VALLEY ECHOES
The Littlefield Lynching.
Ukiah Dispatch.

THE CALL of last Sunday published the stem
ographic report of the testimony given at the
second inquest held over the remains OF Jack
Littlefeld, who was lynched in the western
part of Trinity County several weeks ago,
Constables Grow and Van Horn testified that
after arresting Littlefeld and taking him sew
eral miles they were held up by mob, who
shot Littlefield and ordered the officers to
move on. They testified that from twelve to
twenty shots were fired. Two witnesses living
in the neighborhood of the lynching testified
that they heard three shots fired about the
time of the lynching. After considering the
testimony, the jury brought in verdict to the
effect that Littleield came to his death by be-
ing snot and hanged by unknown parties. but
they believed thas the arresting officers were
connected with the crime. 1t was announced
last week that eight men were to be arrested
by Sheriff Bergin for the crime, but up to last
accounts no arrests had been made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
PROTECTION OF FORESTS.

The State Fruit-growers' Association
has come to understand the vital relation
existing between forests and agriculture,
for it has adopted resolutions calling upon
California's representatives in Congress to
take proper steps to secure the efficient
and economical handling of Government
and mountain forest lands in California.
Under the system of reckless and extraya-
CANT denudation which is going on, often
In violation of the rights of the Govern
ment, the natural stores OF winter precipi-
tatlon are injured and disastrous floods in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
EUGENE FIELD.
DIED NOVEMBER 4, 1895.


Songs so true and sweet and tender
All! We'll miss the voice that taught US
Love of all things sweet and tender;
Miss the music that he brought US
From heart so warm and kindly.
Such heart music is the dearest
For it moves TO tears and laughter,
Ana its notes are always Clearest.
In the time of apple blossoms,
Not the bird that then is singing
OF the bounty of the summer;
Not the day lark heavenward ringing,
Not the wondrous bird he told US
Dwells DER sea, and far away,
Has than had this silenced singer
more gladstone rolndelay."
Flowers are fading, leaves are falling,
Music's beauty changes never
All the melodies he gave US
VIII be ours, the same, forever!
L. MARION jerks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
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WHEAT AND CLOVER,

On one side slep: the clover,
On one side sprang the wheat,
And ], like a lazy lover,
Knew not which seemed more sweet
The red caps of the clover
Or green gowns of the wheat.
The red caps of the clover,
They nodded in the heat,
And as the wind went over
With nimble, flying feet,
1t tossed the caps of clover
And stirred the gowns OF wheat.
Oh, rare red caps of clover.
Oh, dainty gowns of wheat,
You teach lazy lover
How in his lady meet
The sweetness of the clover
The promise OF the wheat.
CHARLES KENRETT BURRow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
LIKE A POET.
REAL JOURNALIST Is Born, Nor MANuFAc

Il NEAL JOURNALIST Is born, NOT MANUFAC-
TuRED.
Can Journalism be learned by rules ? This
question as to whether journalism can ever be-
come a normal career, like other recognized
careers, has always haunted and even, may
say, besieged me, writes NJ. de Blowitz. And,
indeed it would be strange if this were not
the case For the knowledge requisite 10 make
pair OF boots or a hat or pair OF gloves may
be taught according to established principles
and fixed rules; by dissection OF the dead
human body may be discovered the laws OF
medicine and the best methods OF curing the
living; a lawyer may learn in the schools the
modes of procedure and exact presidents of
his profession; the art Of war. its rules and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
A Band of Desperadoes.


We agree with the Ukiah Dispatch-Democrat
in the belief that sensational news and reports
are Objectionable, but in the case OF the Round
Valley crimes only the publication of full and
startling details would open the eyes of the
people to the fact that almost in our midst ex-
lists such band of desperadoes and such stu
pendous crimes are being committed. There
is need that people should be aroused to the
enormity of such things to make them realize
the necessity for prompt action in bringing
these fiends to justice. If the local law Is not
of sufficient force to do this the State law should
be brought to bear. and suitable protection be
assured to the people in that section of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
THE PRESS ON DURRANT.
Durrant's Letter to "The Call"

Durrant's Letter to ''The Call"
San Luis Obispo Breeze.
Durrant's conviction seems to meet with uni
versal approval all over the State. In all our
long list of exchanges we have not yet found q
single opinion dissenting from the conclusion
of the jury, which is not only unusual, but in
view of the fact that the publication of the evil
dence in full practically constituted every man
juror, is pretty convincing proof that no
ciled with the facts disclosed. Durrants let
ter published in yesterdays CALL is bid for
sympathy. but is more likely to inspire con-
tempt than pity. His whine about his mother
loses force when the reader remembers the
agony of grief suffered by the relatives of his
innocent victims. The people of California
await impatiently for the dawning OF the day
when Mr.. Durrant will make his grand fare
well appearance on modern Straightforward
platform and drop out of the world that has no
room in il for such hYpocritical. fendish hrutes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
No Quail on Toast.

Sacramento Bee. November 8.

Sacramento Bee, NovemherS 3.
Theodore DurraEt has become writer for
the press. This does not show much the
degeneracy of journalism as the vitiated tastes
of the people. If the readers did not want that
kind of rot no sensible newspaper manager
would pay for it. The reading public usually
gets what it calls for--its taste has always been
more for the picked corn beef and the stale
hash of literature than for its quail on toast
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
FROM HUMBOLDT COUNTY.
Arcata fCal.l Union,

The San Francisco CALL of last Satur day
gives an account of an opera by children in
aid of the District Nurses Association in which
200 little ones took part. Among those re-
eeiying special mention was Jessie Burns, a
little Arcata miss. OF her THE CALL said
Jessie Burns made charming Puck, her pan.
tomime being particularly graceful and
clever
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
A Chastity Prophecy.

Modesto Herald, November Z.
We venture the prediction that Durrant will
not die on the gallows. He will die, after the
laws delays can no longer be invoked, by his
own hand. We verify believe that his own
mother would furnish him with the instrument
for selfdestruction rather than he should go 10
the gibbet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
A STATE GRAND JURY.
Carson fNev.l Appeal.

For some weeks past the San Francisco CALL
has been making an expose of the reign of ter
ror in Round Valley, Cal, where a murderous
wretch named George E. White runs the entire
valley by hiring men to assassinate any one
who Is in his way. He drives settlers off their
lands at will, and people do not dare to testify
against him in court for fear of being found
dead in the road
No Grand Jury would dare to indict any of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
a Feryent Wish.
BenicIa New Era, November 8.


Blanche Lamont. dead-Mlnnie Williams,
dead-Durrant dead. That is the story, what
is the moral? First let us hope that every
Examiner and Chronicle, with its tiresome,
sickening detail and disgusting pictures has
been consigned TO the flames and burned to
ashes and the ashes scattered to the four winds
OF heaven, that nothing may be known of them
among men forever. Let every home with sons
aud daughters free itself of their presence and
clear its moral atmosphere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The movement for the National conven-
ton goes well, and every citizen should go
with it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
Bad Grammar We'll Applied.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
When public man says he is in favor of the
Nicaragua canal there are very few in these
parts who will not answer f'me too"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
The Truth in a Nutshell.

San Jose Mercury.
When San Francisco gets rid of her excessive
port charges she Will have the qualification OF
seeing more ships in her harbor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

AS ships do not pay dollar in New
York why should they have to pay many
dollars in San Francisco?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
EGRAND ENTERTAINERS.
phmnix fArizA Gazette

1t begins to look as though San Francisco
would get the National Republican Conven-
ton The people of that City are the grandest
entertainers on the continent. and we hope to
see the big City by the Golden Gate receive
this lust recognition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

There can be no doubt that the railroads
in this State ale moving up, for we shall
soon have one to the top OF Tamalpais.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
NEGLECT OF DUTY.

Philadelphia Youth-Iwish might kiss you.
New York Maid-I don't see any policemen
around.-Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
journalistic Finanoiering.

=.
The editor of the News has rented Magnolia
cottage and will shortly make his home there.
When ne is once established in general house
keeping delinquent subscribers who prefer
paying in turnips, cabbages, potatoes ana beets
can effect compromise on such basis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

SPECIAL information daily to manu- facturers,
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

1t is an easy prediction that before the
honeymoon is over either Marlborough or
his Duchess will send in an ultimatum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

HOOPS Sarsaparilla not only purifes the blood
but also imparts new life and vgor to every func-
ton of the body. Now is the time to take it to
fortify the system against attacks OF sickness
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
Every One of Them "Innocent."
Corning Observer.

Corning OU5trVtI.
Holmes was found guilty of murder. Like
Durrant, he swears he is innocentl Bandit
Brady is also Innocent In San Francisco and
other cities we used to attend, with others, the
iails to give the prisoners some religious adj
vice. but we never discovered one prisoner
that said he was guilty-they were all innocent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

In trying to grasp an opportunity by TIT
forelock some men only succeed in catch
ing dilemma by the horn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
FROM WESTERN sANCTUMs.
Best Argument for Equal Suffrage.

Napa Journal.
The Supreme Court of Minnesota has just de-
eided that the husband is liable for damages
for slanderous words uttered by his wife, even
though he was not present and had not par
ticipated. Ii that is good law, no man can
afford to let his wife go into politics. He has
sins enough already to answer for without
being subjected to this new danger.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

As one expert declares that bread is un-
healthy and another says potatoes cause
dyspepsia it would seem to be high time
to enlarge the supply of prunes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Dunraven is but a poor sport for a
yachtsman, but he has jaw and gall enough
TO make a champion pugilist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

1t is noted in Boston that although they
would have had right to vote if they had
registered, not a single disreputable woman
In that city exercised the privilege.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Europe had no hesitation in carving up
and dividing Africa, but she has consclen-
tious scruples about taking slice off Tur-
key, for the Turks will fight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

There is little advantage to our COM
merce IN having Golden Gate to come in
at so long as the port itself is locked up by
excessive harbor dues.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The dispute over the Alaskan boundary
comes just in time to remind the East that
Alaska is part of this country and San
Francisco is the central city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The Pacific Ocean is the broadcast road
to prosperity, but we must let down the
bars of heavy port charges if we wish to
get into the swim OF it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Massachusetts women voted no on the
suffrage question, but perhaps they meant
yes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The deficit for October amounted to more
than 100000, but the deficit party has
been heavily reduced and that is a suffi-
cient cause for thanksgiving.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

If there is any Democrat who would like
the Presidential nomination next year
some of his friends should furnish him
with trumpet at once.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

An expert who has counted it up says
France has had thirty cabinets in twenty
five years, but as long as she pays for them
we have no right to kick.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Now that the British have given Bayard
the freedom of one of their cities we can
ct least give him the freedom OF staying
there.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Massachusetts, is Boosting of the fact
that she has twenty towns of more than
10000 inhabitants, while no other State
has more than thirteen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
Snap Coupon Journalism.

1t is well known that papers that will not sell
on their merits offer prizes as inducements to
readers to buy them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
THIS CITY HAS THE CALL
San JacInto Register,

San Francisco has ''the Call" on that Repub-
lican National Convention, even if it does lack
q few needed votes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
FAVORABLE TO MINING.
Grass valley Tidings.

THE CALL is extremely favorable to the min
Ing industry and is doing much good by its
timely and able articles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

THE use OF DR.. Siegert's Angostura BItters ex-
cites the appetite and keeps the digestive organs
in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
HOMEOPATHIC.

If afflicted with eyes DIR. Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye Water. druggists sell it at rs cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The British will never enter a contest
with US on the high seas so long as they
can capture so many millions from US on
the sea of matrimony.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Ukerdek--Do policemen always get their
drinks without paying for them?
Bierstein-Yah. You CANT ged NICKEL oud
of gopper.-Truth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

THE PURE MILK CAMPAIGN.
Dickery Dockery, as fine as silk.
like your lactometer milk.
Dlckery, Dockery, you darling man,
Nothing but pure cream is found In your can.
Dickery, Dockery, stick right to your trade,
Or against you the babes will order raid.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

The German festival was too big thing
to crowd into one week, and comes over to-
day and tomorrow to start the new one
for Ms
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

We are getting great deal of credit in
the East for coming in with verdict in
the Durrant case before one was reached in
the Holmes trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Mowler-I see some philosopher says that
the way to cure yourself of a love affair is 10
run away. Do you believe it?
Cynicus-Certainly, If you run away with
the girl.-Truth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

= The Cold Water party in New York can
do good deal for the people of that city,
provided it uses strong soap and stiff
scrubbing brushes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

1t is now asserted that the farmers boys
in the prairie States ride bicycles to drive
the COWS home, and still there are people
who say farmers life is not pleasant
one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

AS the sidewalk ordinance is virtually a
dead letter because juries refuse to con-
Wet it is evident the first step toward
mending our ways must be more
thorough public education on the subject.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

AS Secretary Morton declares the recent
elections to have been vindication of
Cleveland we may as well consider Morton
the monkey of the menagerie-an amusing
little cuss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

Under the Cleveland administration
Uncle Sam has put on no style abroad nor
made much OF show at home, and yet he
has not been able to live within his in
come.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

So bad has been the drought in the East
it IS said the Ohio River at Pittsburg has
sunk to channel only six inches deep,
and even large-sized catfish cannot navi.
gate the stream.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

If it be true, as reported, that men of
fashion will wear their boards this winter
in the style of Louis XIII, we may expect
something of a French air in the prevail
ing winds, even in Kansas.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

BACON Printing Company sos Clay street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
CALIFORNIA Glace fruits, soc lb, Townsend

E. H. BLACK, PALMER, 40 Eddy street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

Make San Francisco a free port.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-10

1t is announced that the dispute between
French Guiana and Brazil is to be settled
by arbitration, and England would make
a better appearance if she would adopt
the French fashion.