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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

france: "Marsick has given series of con-
certs which have quite revoutionized Pariso:
'alone Marsiek has climbed the Tarpeian rock
OF musical art" etc. The Tarpeian rock is a
dangerous thing to climb; offenders used to be
hurled headlong from it in Roman times
Marsick has had something OF fall from the
rocK himself now. He arrived in New York I'm
october, gave his concerts, and viii probably
return 10 Paris asadder and wiser man.
Inc first performance has just been given at
the Marie Theater, ST. Petersburg, of musical
trllogue in eight tableaux, entitled .'Orestes' ,,
The libretto is by w. A. Wanksteiu. after the
tragedy by Eschylus, and Serge Teneiew made
the music The public received "Orestes" with
cold disapproval, for it seems that the libret-
lst has dug out of Eschylus' tragedy very
ordinary book, and while the composer has
adorned the verses with scholarly music. his
score would fit a modern story better than a
Greek drama. So much for one of the new
Russian operas which have been looked for.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
A HARVESTER OF 1s4s.

To the Editor of the San Francisco Call: ].
Fenimore Cooper in one OF his novels, coax
Openings" describes himself as travelling in the
State of Michigan in the fall OF 1S48, and this
is what he saw in operation on q large farm.
The description of the machinery, whether fic-
titious real, closely pictures one OF our Cali
fornia harvesters.
On page 494 (Darley) it reads: "The peculiar
ingenuity of the American has supplied the
want of laborers in a country where agricul-
ture is carried on by wholesale, especially in
the cereals, by an instrument of the most sim
gular and elaborate construction. This ma
chine is drawn by sixteen or eighteen horses,
attached to it laterally, SO as to work clear of
the standing grain and who move the whole
fabric on moderate but steady walk. path
is first cut with cradle on one side of the
field, when the mac hine is dragged into the
open place. Here it enters the standing grain,
cutting off its heads with the utmost accuracy
as it moves Forks beneath prepare the way
and a rapid vibratory motion of great num-
Der OF two-edged knives effects the object. The
stalks of the grain can be cut as low or as high
as one pleaseS, but it is usually thought best to
take only the heads.
1.-THE impeliing power which causes the great
fabric to advance also sets in motion the ma
chinery within 1t. AS soon as the heads of
grain are severed from the stalks they pass into
a receptacle, where, by very quick and simple
process, the kernels are separated from the
husks. Thence all goes into a tanning ma
chine, where the chaff is blown away. The
clean grain falls into a small biz, whence it is
raised by screw elevator to height that
enables 1T to pass out at an opening to which
bag is attached. Wagons follow the slow march
of the machine and the proper number of men
are in attendance. Bag after bag is renewed
until a wagon is loaded. As respects this in
genious machine it remains only to say that it
harvests, cleans and bags from twenty to thirty
acres OF heavy wheat in the course of single
summers day! Altogether it is a gigantic In
vention, well adapted to meet the necessities
OF a gigantic country" B. z. BAIRD.
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UNWISE Mr.. BAYARD.

With insignificant exceptions, and even
they occurring in perfunctory and half
hearted manifestation, the Democrats of
the House concurred in the demand of
the Republicans that the President take
steps to ascertain if Thomas F. Bayard,
ambassador to the court of st. James.
made certain highly offensive public
speeches abroad, in which he exhibited a
bitter partisan spirit by characterizing the
American people as violent" and reouir-
ing the firm control of such master hand
as that OF President Cleveland, and in
which he denounced the protection idea
as the unsuitable growth of certain form
of socialism" 1t was remarkable Incl
dent in Congress, and compels the Presi-
dent either to recall Mr.. Bayard or hold
himself responsible for his utterances.
However much American citizens may
differ at home on questions of public pol
icy it has always been deemed proper
expression. of patriotism to defend the
country as a whole abroad. That refers to
the conception of private citizens. An
ambassador occupies position of so much
greater responsibility that the restrictions
on his conscience and conduct are much
more severe. Mr.. Bayard has seen fit to
sweep all these considerations aside in his
yielding to spirit of partisanship that
renders conception of patriotism on his
part impossible.
All this is bad enough, but it is made
worse by the fact that in pursuing the
course which he adopted he violated the
rules governing the conduct of American
representatives abroad. He has shown
himself lacking not only in loyalty to his
people and patriotism to his country, but
also as violator of the condition of his in
cumbency. he not only made himself often
sive as an American in foreign country,
but his conduct has been subversiye of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
THE GREATEST NEED.

In its issue of yesterday THE CALL
enumerated the matters of vital concern
to this coast upon which it was desired
that the Nation should acquire proper in
formation through the holding of the Ma
tional Republican Convention in San
Francisco, and which now will have to be
urged before Congress with harder effort
in view of our failure to secure the conven-
ton. The most important of the items
of that enumeration was the railroad debt
and proposed measures for refunding it.
That being the most important, it should
receive first and exclusive attention until
it is out of the way. There will be time
enough after that for taking up the other
matters.
The preliminary ruling by Judge Nc
Kenna of the United States Circuit
Court to the effect that the United States
has the right to intervene in the suit
brought by the Southern Pacific Company
to enjoin the California State Board of
Railroad Commissioners, adds to the grav-
ity of the situation and the need for earnest
and unremitting activity. In general
terms Judge Mckenna takes the ground
that this right of intervention proceeds
from the fact that State regulation of
charges made by the Southern Pacific Com
pany for service performed by the Central
PACING Railroad, which it operates under
lease, may or may not interfere with the
ability OF the Southern Pacific, as the sue
cessor in interest of the Central Pacific, to
meet the obligations imposed by the Thur
man act; if it be shown that the reduction
proposed by the State will render the pro-
visions OF the Thurman act, with reference
to the sinking fund which it creates. in
operative, the reduction may not be made.
This will make it incumbent on the
parties to show whether or not the pro-
posed reduction will have such effect. In
that showing the railroad company will
have every advantage, as the matter of its
accounts is wholly within its hands. 1t
was proved in the famous Cotton suit that
when the company is called upon to pro-
duce its accounts, which, if produced,
would lead to a rectifcation of the wrongs
which it practices, the books have an
accommodating way of losing themselves.
There can hardly be any doubt that the
Southern Pacific will be able to show, with
the infinite and tortuous resources at its
command, that an enforcement of the re-
duction proposed by the State Board of
Railroad Commissioners will make it i'm
possible to comply with the provisions of
the Thurman act.
1t is true that the company has found no
difficulty in evading the terms of that act,
as the insignificant amount of its contribu-
ton to the sinking fund shows. 1t is never
difficult for the company to operate any
one OF its lines in way to prove that it
has not earned net profit from which
contributions to the fund might be
made. The significant part of it all
is that the company prefers to take its
chances with the National Government
rather than with the STATE, where it is
better known, and that its whole policy is
to use the Government as an instrument
to perpetuate the power which for nearly
thirty years it has exercised against the
best interests of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
THE DEMOCRATS NEXT.

One good effect of the fight made so
earnestly to bring the Republican Ma
tional Convention to San Francisco has
been in measure to educate the country
upon the matters of National interest in
volved in better knowledge of the needs
of the West. Another good effect has
been to tighten the labors of the Demo
Gratis, should they decide to make an effort
to bring their National Convention hither.
1t may be too late now to organize cam
paign of the completeness and vigor which
the Republicans evolved, but any kind of
hard fight would have an i'm portant effect
four years hence.
The struggle which the West made for
San Francisco and the large vote which
this City received in the National Repub.
ican Committee have greatly advanced
the chances of San Francisco in the fight
which will occur four years from now, and
have placed the National party under OBJ
legations which never existed before. A
similar result would be secured by the
Democrats if they would make similar
hard fight. In these struggles the efforts
put forth by one party assist those made by
the other.
1t is proper at this time to indulge in a
little self-congratulation over the manner
in which the fight was made for San Fran
cisco. We can afford to lose the conven-
ton in view of the discovery that the peo-
pie of the West, and particularly of Cali
fornia have the public spirit, pluck and
money to throw into an important strug-
gle which concerns their prosperity.
ovnoadi,,n1vy ,olaa nm nf I'll
matter is that while the Republicans dis
played fine order of ability, leading and
wealthy Democrats came to their assist
ance with financial and moral support in
abundance. Whether or not the impor-
lance of the occasion gave birth to this
spirit of wise and patriotic confrate rnity,
or whether it merely brought to the sur
face that which is latent, it would hardly
be worth while to inquire. That we know
such a spirit exists is sufficient and emf
nently gratifying. If properly encour-
aged and directed it will lead to results of
the greatest importance, in which those of
all political beliefs are equally concerned.
In short, our people have shown them
public spirit and an intelligent sense of
cooperation. This discovery consoles US
greatly for the loss of the convention.
The CALL, without wishing to appear
officious, but speaking merely as news
paper devoted to the interests of Califor-
MIA, pledges its support to any efforts
which the Democrats may make to bring
their National Convention to this City.
In this it is confident that it will have the
earnest cooperation of the Republican
party.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

black taffeta, with tiny black figure, is exquis-
lite to wear wi tn black skirts, using black lace
for trimming.
Violet silk trimmed with black or ecru lace
Is exceedingly pretty and blues of the bluet
shades are much used in the same way.
Crepon makes up very well after this model
may consist of row of buttons on both sides
OF each pleat, from the neck to the bust, using
twelve buttons on the central pleat and four
teen on the side pleats
The latter mode of trimming it makes it ap-
proprlate also on woolens of light weight. A
gown OF rose and black novelty goods was
trimmed in this way with black buttons and
black belt and collar
Another pretty mode of trimming is to lay
piece CT ribbon between the plaits, turning the
lower edges up at the bottom to face points.
and the arm-size, extending over the shoulders
and meeting at the waist line in the back.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
BAYARD's EDINBURGH SPEECH.
Boston Transcript.

Minister Bayard's characterization of protec-
ton in this country as a form of socialism,
although it is anything but new, will undoubt-
edly call down upon his head the severe de-
nunciation of those who are wont to regard So
cialism as the sum OF all that is evil or danger.
Gus. But what Is the bad socialism ana what
things are socialistic in the destructive sense
in this hour of the century? Our ex-United
States Census Commissioner, Robert P. Porter,
under Republican rule, and one of the Ameri-
can authorities on protection, has instanced
these developments of the municipal spirit
in England, in recent review article as among
the triumphs of protection.
He is consistent in admiring such an extern
sion OF the protecuon pollcy whlie deploring
while Mr.. Rayard as Democrat is consistent
in decrYinp il.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
NAMES FOR DuNRAvEN.

Let US call Lord Dunraven no more hard
names than is absolutely necessary. His case
is one that may be more advantageously dealt
with in sorrow than in anger. He seems to
most OF US wrong-headed person, who had,
to be sure, some hard luck, but who brought
the worst OF his sporting misfortunes down by
his own unwisdom on his own head. He seems
still to be piling up troubles on himself, and
ne may certainly be trusted to give himself all
the discipline he may need. There are plenty
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
LADY'S WAIST WITH BOx.PLEATED
BLOUSE FRONT.

The waist shown here has fitted lining,
over which the material is laid in box-pleats
in front, the back being smooth at the top,
with four tiny pleats at the waist line. The
lining fastens in the center 'front.' the box
pleated front hooking at the shoulder and un-
der-arm seam on the left side. The sleeves are
leg-o-mutton shape, and are shown here with
trimming of lace. The same lace is laid over
the back at the top in yoke fashion, and is
placed between the pleats in front to simulate
yoke.
The model is much used for silk waists, with
lace trimming as shown here. green and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

of good sportsmen in England who have
shown that they have tried hard to judge Dun
ravens conduct and his charges and COM
plants on their merits, and not few of them
have censured his course. 1t is worth some
time and pains to convince such men, if posi-
BILE, that their representa- tive yaehtman got just
and sportsmanlike treatment here, and that
such OF his misfortunes as were not due to bad
luck are attributable to his own folly. 1t is
difficult to carry so much convection so far
across the SEAS but with the Earl's own as
slstance, which seems to be singularly efficient,
it may possibly be done.-Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

FOR men whose natures have been expanded
by social pleasures Argonaut whisky is made,
and it is by these that Argonaut is used. 1t is
q gentleman's drink, the CONSCIENTIOUS product
of distillers who know that in order to main
tain high reputation for particular article
they cannot afford to turn out any but pure,
wholesome and beneficial whisky. The fact
that physicians prescribe it is sufficient to in
dictate its quality. E. Martin d Co., All Mar
kat
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

Sensible Suggestions to Prune-Growers.
San Jose Herald
There is no sense in talking about over
production of prunes, apricots, etc., in San ia
Clara Valley, so long as there are great cities
and sections in the East that do not know
them. Our representative at the Atlanta Ex-
position found great deal of such ignorance,
What is needed is the production of superior
articles, thorough advertising, reasonable
freights and the elimination OF the middle.
man as far as possible. The marked will then
be all right.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
They Iniure the Cause of Silver.

San Jose Mercury.
1t is unfortunate for the cause of silver that
its most prominent advocates cannot refrain
from doing things that place them in the role
OF charlatans. Stewart some months ago or
ganized the Hifalutin Order of Silver Knights,
or something of the kind, and now William H.
Harvey feels called upon to institute the order
OF patriots of America" These silly side
shows do more to injure bimetallism than all
the notifications of the goldbugs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
Mexican Herald.

The socialistic aspect of protection consists
in this, that the money of the great body of
taxpayers is artiicially turned into the main
tenance or the fostering Of industries which
are only kept alive or initiated by state aid
But if a nation deems it wise to aid by protec-
ton new industry in the reasonable expec-
tation that that industry will within few
years become self-sustaining and able to meet
foreign competition, there is adequate excuse
for the extension of assistance by the great mass
OF the taxpayers through their Government.
The unreasonableness of protection comes
when products are not cheaDened and whole
sale competition is shut out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
CHICAGO LIMITED.
VIA SANTA EE ROUTE,

train throughout begins October %
Pullman's finest seeping-cars, vestIbule reclining
chair cars and dining-cars. Los Angeles to Chi
cago, via Kansas City, without change. Annex
cars sharp connection for Denver and st.
Louis Twenty-seven hours quicker than the
quickest competing train. The Santa Fe has been
put in fine physical condition and is the pest
railway.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. N. Y. Dec. 11.-C. Aronstein
and w. E. Taverner Buchanan are at the Grand
Union; w. P. PammeJt at the Belvidere, L.
Webb at the Coleman, H Jones at the Wind
sor and P. Casserly at the st. James.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

As a rule Congress doesn't warm up till
after the holidays, but this one has started
in red hot.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
WESTERN EDITORS.
Watsonyille paiaronian.

WdISOuVlIIe FSIarOnIAnt
In an interview in THE CALL, Claus Spreck-
els advocates bounty of 11S cents per pound
Tor American produced sugar. Such a law
would give the beet sugar business q wonder.
full boom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
business VS.. Buncombe.
Portland Oregonian.


All this talk about maintaining the Monroe
doctrine and asserting our proper place among
the nations of the earth is peurile nonsense so
long a. we let our rich and populous cities lie
open to the first attack. If we really mean to
assert the Monroe doctrine we should pass
naval and fertilization appropriation bills in
stead of buncombe resolutions
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

sUGAR-BEEr CULTURE-A. R. c., City. In the
issue OF The CALL of Sunday, December 1,
page %, there is given all the information
asked for on the subject of sugar-beet culture,
in an interview with Claus Spreckes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

1t is a fact that Hoods Sarsaparila, the great
blood purifier, does cure scrofula salt rheum,
catarrh, rheumatism and other diseases arising
from an impure state of the blood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

Edward Grieg is composing the score OF
new work, called Hang Tussa." 1t is for
solos, chorus and orchestra, and its performs
ance will occupy entire evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

As Speaker, Tom Reed follows the
famous rules OF Demosthenes: action,
action, action"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

OIL and water color outfit for painting, sets
of mathematical and drawing instruments
make acceptable presents for boys and girls.
Sanborn, Vail e. Co. have the best assortment
in town Omen evenings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

At the Ducal Theater of Schwerin new
OPERA 1.-THE Hunter of Trent" by Albert Thler-
felden, has just been played for the first time
with marked success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

San Francisco Voice of Labor.
Those eowhide boots of Charley Shortridge
are kicking up devil of a dust in all direc-
TONS Keep a-stomping, son.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

The only frost in San Francisco this
winter may be found in the hearts of bribe-
takers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

Reuben telling of his visit to London)-Wun
day sat right against two burglars in bus.
Cynthia-How did ye know they wuz bur-
glars, Reub?
Reuben-Waal, wun seq t. the other "I'm
going to Rob Roy t'night, will We cum?' and
the other seq, Rather! / hope it will be as
good as Robin Hood"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

AUTHOR OF HYMN-Constant Reader, San
Jose, Cal. The hymn in which occurs the line,
30 Jesus lamb once crucified," was written
by j. w. Eastburne, and can be found in "The
Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes for
the Use OF Christian Congregations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

BRET HARTE's ADDREss-E. H. r, Fowler,
Fresno County, Cal. The address of Bret Harte
is "Postoffice, care of A. p Watt, 2 Paternoster
Row, London"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
WORDS OF PRAISE.
Rocklin REPRESENTATIVE,

hUCkIIH Representative.
We received this week on our exchange table
the San Francisco CALL. San Francisco's clean
est. bri ghtest and newsiest daily paper. Long
may it live and prosper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

To retire Mr.. Cleveland is simple, to re-
tire the greenbacks is another proposition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

PHOTO ENGRAvING-J. NJ. H., City. There are
a number of processes for photo-engraving,
but the finest for the reproduction OF pictures
at this time is one that those who use it have
reason they refuse to give any information
about it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

Don't fail to see the poultry exhibit at
the Pavilion. 1t is the biggest thing in
town this week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

ADVERTISING calendars for country mer-
chants. Write to Roberts, 220 Suffer st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

The press should carefully see to it that
DIR. Ahlwardt pays regular advertising
rates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

Jingoism is the natural reaction against
the exasperating un-American policy of
the administration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-12

CLIPPING WINGS. E. j., Fort Bragg, Mendo-
cino County, CAL The clipping OF the wings is
not injurious to laying hens.