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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
A WALL STREET PROPHET.

James B. Colgate a man of note and a
leader in the affairs of Wall street, is re-
ported to have recently startled the sound
money committee of the New York Cham
Der of Commerce by certain statements
concerning the financial situation of the
world, which were about as radical as any
that have been uttered by those whom the
New Workers delight in describing as
western silver cranks."
Mr.. Colgate maintained that the value
of our money is not determined by the
bullion value of gold, but on the contrary
that the present value of gold is mainly
determined by its use as money. The law
of commercial supply and demand, said
the financier, cuts no figure in the price of
bullion because the knockdown price is
fixed by the mint laws of Great Britain,
and that price is legalized in the United
States and other countries. Gold bullion
at the present time has no market quota
ton, and the speaker asserted that if it
were demonetized no man could guess
what it would command in the market as
metal.
After pointing out that the amount of
gold locked up in the vaults of European
nations increased during the fiscal year
ending with last June by about $147, 100000,
and that these nations have now boarded
in their banks and warchests more than
81, 300,000,000, he went on to say it is no
longer profitable for the United States to
maintain the gold reserve ana gold cur
rency at present prices; that silver being
the only money metal of 800, 00O, 900 people
is the best for universal currency, and it
would be good business for the United
States to adopt it.
Thus far there was nothing in the speech
that has not been said before. Mr.. Colgate,
however, warming to his theme, went on
to declare the conviction that in the event
of general European war, the debts of the
nations would be so swollen they could
not be paid in gold, and as result all ma
tional debts would be wiped out through
the destruction of the evidences of such
debts, as has occurred several times in the
worlds history.
This is fair summary of the speech as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
JOKES WITHOUT DIAGRAMS.

He-French enables one to express such deli
cate shades of meaning, you know.
She-Yes. know. And such indicate ones,
too.-Life.
The Teacher-Now, who can tell me which
travels the faster. heat or cold?
Johnny Bright (promptly)-Heat, of course.
Anybody can catch cold-Tit-Bits.
Holding his elegant oren-faced gold watch In
one hand the high-priced society physician
grasped his patients wrist gently with the
other.
''She has severe case of low fever but"
He nodded his head encouragingly.
1.-THE chances are that she will recover" The
sufferer stirred.
"a low fever. Well, guess
The memories of her struggles for social rec
ignition came back with vivid force.
81 WHIP
Setting her face into an imitation of that
proud repose that marks the cast of We're de
We're that could hardly be detected from the
genuine, Mrs. Stryyer-Newriche proceeded to
conyalesce in manner that estonished all
present.-New York World.
smith-That was horrible crime committed
by that fireman.
Jones-You mean the one that smothered
woman?
Eyes; but it was to be expected that he would
smother her. One of the papers says that she
was an old fame of his"
'He might have put her out instead."-
Texas Siftlngs.
Young Lady tout yachting)-What is the
matter, Captain Quarterback?
Captain-The fact is, my dear young lady,
we've broken our rudder.
Young LADY, wouldn't worry about that.
The rudder is almost under water, you know,
and it isn't likely people will notice it.-Tit-
Bits.
Delia-Mr. Filter is such pleasant company.
But then he says such hateful things. He actu-
ally had the audacity to tell me last evening
that he didn't think you were stylish.
Della-You call that hateful? You should
hear q few OF the things he says about you
Boston Transcript
Clerk-That gentleman you sold bottle of
hair dye to three weeks ago was here again to-
day.
Druggist-Was he after another bother
Clerk-No, sir; he wanted to know If we
kept wigs.-Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
A PEDESTRIAN SONG.
Dedicated to the cross-country Club

Dedicated to the Cross-Country Club,)
Oh! men may talk Of the charm Of the chase,
The joys of Silly stream
Where all day long, in shady place,
The fishermen sit and dream.
They may lure us with tales of the boundless sea
And the wild, glad life of ming.
But there's never q pleasure so pure and free
AS the rapture that comes with trampingl
oh! poets may sing of the charger swift,
As feet as the winds he follows:
And balloonsts discourse of the airy sslifl'
Which sails the cloud hills and hollows.
And wheelmen may tell Of the "tireless steed"
With its snews and thews of steel,
But better for pleasure or health need
Is the spring in vigorous heel.
Oh! the sun beams bright as we march along,
And the wind blows fresh and purely,
And carries ahead our blithesome song,
For never were mortals, surely.
SO full OF the glee that bubbles and springs
In laughter and song and talking,
AS the wise ones who travel on natures wings
And cover the ground by walking
Ethel Maude CClson in the Bulletin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

OUT-OF-TOWN PERSONALS.

New York, N. Y, July 22.-Californians reg
istered at hotels to-day were: San Francisco
G. Aribes, s. Howard, A. R. Russell, at the
Brunswick; A. f. Bull at the Park Avenue; J..
+. Giimartin, Mrs. S. Waterman, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Salz at the Imperial; Mr.. and Mrs. c. Trip
at the Park Avenue; j. Flamant at the Bar
tholdi. Los Angeles-T. Ellington at the St.
Dennis; D. A. Creighton at the Grand Union.
oakland-W. A. Marshall at the Grand. San
Diego-G Kuhn at the Sturtevant. California
B. Howard at the Broadway Central.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

county or city government weak, partial
selfish or corrupt. While We are exertina
ourselves in behalf of home industry, le'
rs not. forget to urge the claims OF shom'
morality. Without the latter the forme
will be of no avail. And if the Civic FED
Grafton of San Francisco shall succeed IL
making an example of the Solid Eight the
victory will be one to call for rejoicing by
every honest citizen of California.-Sar
lose Mercury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

that the possibilities of Aiviso have not been
appreciated. Once improve the harbor, and
an electric-road system will soon be in opera
ton, reaching to every town in the county
San Jose Mercury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

HUSBANDS CALcINED MAGNEsIA-Four first
premium medals awarded. More agreeable to
the taste and smaller dose than other mag
nesia. For sale only in bottles with registered
trademark label.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The Improvements in the suburbs open
new ways for City expansion and new ave-
nues for comfortable homes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

FL suppose" said the fair customer hesi-
tatingly, 'you can warrant this hammock"
eyes, ma'am,' briskly replied the salesman.
sIt's built for two."-Chicago Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Fredericks' WEAKNESS Of insanity came
unfortunately close 10 the day set for his
execution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

It will not profit Speaker Crisp anything
to come out for silver unless he also comes
out of the Democratic party.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The Valley road is singing song OF
prosperity TO the San Joaquin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Every cobblestone in the City is a monu-
ment to the Solid Eight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Stambuloff has become an international
giant since his death. and he seems to be
still growing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The serious concerns of life are turned to
a dangerous levity by receiving dispro-
portlonate share OF attention.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

There is another bond issue in sight. and
the third term movement has bolted the
track.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

1t is something of an improvement to
have a strike instead Of a revolution in
Central America.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Statistics of increase of population are
less valuable than tangible evidences Of a
desire TO invite settlers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

willie-You say smoking stunts the growth
Teacher-Yes, my boy.
GLOW is it, then, that those volcanic regions
are so high?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

WARM weather weakens the whole system. 1t
causes loss of appetite and that tired feeling.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, on the other hand, creates
an appetite, tones the stomach and gives new life
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The opening of the public schools sug-
gests a large variety of ways in which the
opportunity for intoxicating a patriotic
spirit might be exercised.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Every good citizen and dutiful parent is
interested in seeing that the $4,000 chill
dren entitled to enter the public schools of
the City are enrolled this week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Ferdinand should change his crest to
skull and crossbones.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

IF you suffer from looseness Of the bowels Dr.
Siegert's Angostura Bitters will surely cure you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The kind of applicants at the State Free
Labor Bureau is the best recommendation
of the usefulness of that institution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The Stockton ladies who are advancing
the prosperity of their city are not calling
themselves new, but their methods are
both new and admirable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The victorious marksmen who have re-
turned from the National Schuetzenfest at
New York should be honored by all patri-
otto Californians.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Bear in mind there is no politics and no
spitework i'll the indictment of the Solid
Eight. The step was taken solely for the
purpose of maintaining the law.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Liberal leaders in England are 50 silent
it is evident they regard the Conservative
majority as too numerous to mention.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

With over $4,000, 900 of railroad construc-
ton work in sight and $10,0O000o in pros
pect, Southern California keeps we'll up
with the lead in Pacific Coast enterprise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Those who permit their interest in muir
der trials to outweigh their sense of re-
sponsibility as citizens are assisting in
paving the road which murder travels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

It has not been learned that any delegate
to a convention held in San Francisco was
ever Frustrated by heat or nipped by frost.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

The DuFrant trial viii eclipse the mystery
story for season.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

1t is amusing to read that a horse
trainer who killed vicious stallion while
trying to conquer him will bring suit for
damages against benevolent society
which tried unsucoessfully to prevent the
accomplishment of his feat
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The GOODNESS with which the cuisines
men" of Dallas, Texas, are preparing for
the great prize-fight gives US hope that, as
we have conquered that evil inclination,
we may yet prove equal to Solid Eight
emergencies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The constitutional provision that all
citizens are entitled to bear arms cannot
be construed as an Endorsement of balloon
sleeves that require two seats in street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

ROASTED pinenut chocolate. Townsend's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The report of the Weather Bureau, show
ing San Francisco to be the sunniest large
city in the Union, ought to go lar toward
dissipating the foggy ideas some people
have of our weather.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

1t is dull day for news that does not
bring to Californians, who indulge in I'M
interrupted sunshine and peace, several
thrilling accounts of Eastern storms that
raze cities and raise Cain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

The New York papers that represent Po-
lice Commissioner Gunst as humbly taking
lessons from Roosevelt are evidently not
aware of the fact there are some things
Moses could teach Theodore.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

There are two kinds of people concerned
in the progress of the Valley road, ana it
will be matter either of pride or shame
that determines on which side of the
progress account a man will want his name
to appear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Fresno as pork-packing center might
not sound so attractive as Fresno, the
center of vineyards and the home of the
raisin, but perhaps there would be money
enough in the business to gid the change
q little
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

BACON Printing Company, sos Clay street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATEs-postage Free:

BUSINESS OFFICE:
10 Market Street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

He-French enables one to express such deli
cate shades of meaning, you know.
She-Yes, know. And such indelicate ones,
too.-Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

Alviso keeps to the front as an important
shipping point. The influence OF the entire
county must be exerted 10 secure an appropri-
alton from the next Congress to improve the
harbor. Its value to tho county cannot be over
estimated. The trouble has been heretofore
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

EDITORIAL ROOMS:
BIZ Clay Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-15

General Post for the unexpired term
could be elected and reach Washing
tod before the 10th of March. The
term OF congress will expire on the
4th of March. As to the calling Of
an election to fiji the vacancy for the
full term. I will say that ii there is
any probability that a special session
of congress will be called after the
4th of March. then this election
should and will he held very soon.
If. on the other hand, there will be
no session of congress until next De-
Gem Der, then it is evident that tn
election could be held in April with
the local elections, and thus save the
district the expense Of an extra cleo
ton.
Will say in conclusion that we
are ready to do anything here that
mag be deemed to he practical. and
for the best interest, and il ii is
shown that we are materially wrong
in any conclusion that we have come
to. we will very promptly change
our ideas on the subject. Very re-
spectfUiiy yours.
JOHN =. ALLEGED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-15

Sealed proposals viii be received ut The city
clerks Office. Rock Island. H., until Monday.
Feb. 4, 1885, AT 3 O'Clock p. H.. for constructing
the separate improvements ordered by ordinances
of said citv, enlisted follows:
An ordinance for the improvement Of Thr-
tieth street from the south line of Fifth svenuc
TO he north line Of Seventh avenue. all ia ine
city Of Rock Island, state OF Iilnoi.," passed
Jan II, 1895.
IAN ordinance for TIE Improvement OF Seventh
avenue from the cat lire of Scyenieenth Il rect
10 the west line of Twentieth street. and from he
east ] ne OF Twentieth stree: 10 the west line of
Twcnty-third street. all in the city of Rock Il
and. state Of Illinois. passed Jan. II. 1895
"Au ordinance for The improve ncnt OF Twelfth
street from the soUth line of Fourth avenue To
the south corpo:ate limits Of the oi of Rock lsl
and, state of Illinois" passed Jan n. 1895
And for FURNISHING all tho INST cria'a and doing
the work according" 10 plans and specific aIions on
file Il the city clerks office.
Blank bids viii be furnished application.
Bids must be separate for each improvement
above specified. and must lie accompanied with
certified check IN the sum Of five hundred
500 dollars, payable to the order Of the may or
of said city, which shall become forfeited to said
city, in csse tire bidder shall fail to enter into
contract with approved suretics to execute the
work for the price mentioned in his bid and &C.
cording To the plans and specifications in the
event that the contract shall he awarded to him,
Coutractors.arc reuuircd to fnrD:sh samples al
brick, with which work is TO lie done. Brick
used in tn. work must correspond with the sam
piles in quality ana stJlc.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,. Jan. u, 1856.
a. ID. HUESiNG, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-15
ABBREVIATED T5LEGRIMG.

Senator Hill. of New York. has come
out in favor ot the popular election oi
senators.
4 mass meeting Of S.:a FraaciacanS
passed resolutions denouIci..c &. J..
Huntington as SELF confessed l. ib,r. ans!
accusing him g: other crimes that are pen
itentary offenscs
Obituary: At Rockford. ill,. Charles
+. Holienbecb VT Fletcher Ind. Mrs
Edgar w Miles, Il ~ r chester, y. Y,
DIR. Stanton i. Hail. At i;eEirnt. Ills,
Duane Knapp, l.. A. Decatur, Mich
Judge Jonathan q. I..r..iturst-
Edward n. Bangs, - DuiuIh hCsiaess
man, left Dulu;h for Minneapolis two
weeks ago, and Was not heard from until
Sunday. He could not give his name ur
residence, although lac convrrscl intciii-
gently Gil everything but himself. lie
was recognized and sent home. He did
not know his wife, friends. or children.
Isaac +. Abbott, cashier Of the Dover
On. H. National bank, felt so BADLY over
n steal he had made of the banks funds.
causing its suspension, that he killed hiii-
self He "touk" only S:D,oJ3, or tierca
bouts.
Mrs. Ballington Booth. wife of the gen
eral of the American SalSAti on Army
will on Jan. q formally open the Rescue
Home, one achievement of the army S
work ut Chicago.
The southern movement of cotton in
Gustries which has affected massachusetts,
is also felt in New Hampshire. The Jack
son and Nashua companies are asking the
Legislature for the power to increase their
capital and build mills anywhere i'll the
United States.
The late iemucl Coffin, of Philadelphia,
gave about $I50,009 To charities, Of which
Sjo, Up was given to the Episcopal Church
of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia.
When child dies in Greenland the ma
tives bury a live dog with it. the dog to he
used by the child rs n guide to the other
world. When questioned with regard to
this peculiar superstition they VIII orly
answer: "A dog can lind his way any
where"
FIX Governor A. G. Mc,Icttc, of south
Dakota. and J. T. McChcsncy. Of New
\ ork, who are each on the bond of " W
Taylor, defaulJcr, to the sum ot So, uUD
are ut the Great Northern hotel, Chicago,
and with them number OF other bonds
men, supposedly to confer ON what to do
about it.
Mrs. Annie Cl.ilds Whitney, Il wealthy
and prominent society woman Of New
York city, and n niece of the late George
w. ChildA of Philadelphia. has been
granted Il decree of divorce in the district
court ut Oklahoma City from Charles W
Whitney, a scion of the celebrated Whit
ncy family of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-15
Executors Notice.

Ests,e Of Hans Eiufeldt. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed execu.
triS Of the last will and testament OF Hans EiE
fcidt, late OF the county OF Rock Island
state of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court Of
Rock Island county, at the Office OF the clerk OF
-aid court, in the city OF Rock leland, at tie
March tenn, on the first Monday in March next
AT which time all persons having claims against
seid estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same ad jurted.
All persons Indebted to said estate arc re-
4uested to make immediate payment to the uh-
dersfQncd
Dated this 9th dav o. December, A. D. 1894.
CAROLINE EINFhLDT, Exec itrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-15

The republican politicians of Pco-
: fa, want to have an election called
TO fill the nnexPired term of the late
Congressman Post, for the Fifty
third congress which expires March
9Th ,,ext. Replying to an inquiry of
the cSairman Of the republican conn
~ committee. Gov. Altgeld depre-
Gates the idea of holding such cleo
ton, claiming that it is doubtful
whether an election could he held in
sufficient time to allow the new men,
her to reach Washington before the
present congress adjourus sine die.
We append Gov. Altgeld's letter,
which is of interest here, rs it indi-
.cates that he is likely TO call the spe-
4 cial election in this district for the reg
Iular April township election in order
20 avoid the additional expense should
. be called for another date:
State of Illinois. Executive Man
lon. Springfield. Jan. IL. 1896
bar Sir: have your favor relat-
q 10 calling special election to
bose n successor to the late Cen
st as member of congress from
pr district, and beg to say in re-
that the representative of your
pct in the legislature. as well as
u other gentlemen, have called.
have discussed the advisa-
calling an election at once.
conclusion that we have all
that il is not practical TO
trst. We have not vet been
notified of the death of Gen.
econd, if special election
He'd, n reasonable length of
kould have to be given for the
ing of conventions for the pur-
Of making n nomination. THIRD.
Nominations would have IL be
and the papers filed with the
er officials SO days before the
Mon takes place. Then. after
olectiou enough time would have
61apse to have the returns made
hy the county clerk. and sent to
EfngtieId and have the votes can
boed there and = certificate issued
fs1opbtfal whether . successor TO