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INDIGNANT MERCHANTS.

The letter addressed by the Merchants
Association to the City Hall Commission
ers reminding them that public officers are
not greater than the source of their power
is one OF the most interesting local docu-
ments of recent times. The letter, more
over, is so calm and dignified it commands
| respect on that account alone. 1t IS pro-
| test against the somewhat fippant resent
| ment with which the Commissioners
| treated the associations suggestions con-
corning a directory for the City Hall.
This convenience has long been needed,
as without it there is great difficulty in
finding the offices in the rambling house.
The cost would be trivia-something like
$125-and yet the matter has been unrea-
sonably delayed.
These extracts from the letter are worthy
of study: 'There is not the slightest dis
position to trespass upon the official duties
of any public servant. Composed of citi-
zens and taxpayers of San Francisco,
united for the purpose of municipal prog
ress and improvement, the Merchants AS.
sociation feels perfectly justified in calling
attention to any improvement in the mu-
nicipal government that promises to re-
suit to the public good. This association,
we think, has right to expect that all
officials in our municipal government
will meet its suggestions in the same
kindly spirit in which they are rendered.
Though there may be differences of opin-
ion as to certain measures, no ill-feeling or
bitterness need be engendered."
This is a straightforward and dignifed
assertion of the right of the people to ex-
press an opinion concerning the character
of the service which their employees should
render. There is a difference between
| idle, meddlesome, selfish and unintelli-
gent suggestions from irresponsible per-
sons and the kind of requests presented
by such body as the Merchants Associa-
ton. The Indifference of citizens to pub
| lie interests explains the unhappy order
| of things in which servants have come to
assume the role of masters. The City Hall
Commission is composed of intelligent
| men. and undoubtedly the individual side
| remarks resenting the suggestions of the
Merchants Association were an inadver.
tence. intended more as pleasantly than
serious expression of opinion but the re-
| marks gave an opportunity for the asso-
citation to express in general terms an idea
| that cannot be lost sight of without injury
to the public interests and a lowering of
the dignity with which public officers
should conduct the business intru sted to
fham
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PERSONAL.

W. R. Nichols of Tacoma is in town.
DR.. J. F. Gibson of Bolinas is at the Grand.
General C. c. Royce of Chico is at the Cali
fornia.
City Attorney A. D. Mason of Nevada City is
at the Russ.
Henry stelling, grain-dealer of Davisyille,
is in the City,
DR.. C. B. High of Honolulu is registered at
the Occidental.
Fred A. Brockway, a business man of Seattle
! is at the Cosmopolitan.
E. J. Lane of Everett, WASH, is among recent
visitors from the north.
John E. Budd of Stockton is among the re-
| cent arrivals at the Palace.
| E. B. Brown OF the United States army at
Fort Sherman. Idaho, is in the City.
| Thomas R. Nell of New York City is at the
Occidental, accompanied by his WIFE,
| Al. Shields, a prominent business man of
Fresno County. is at the Cosmopolitan
| State Senator J. NJ. Gleaves of Redding.
Shasta County, is among recent arrivals here.
| Charles Springer, business man of Ration,
! N. Mex, arrived here yesterday and is at the
| Palace
| c. W. Garrett Supervisor of Fresno County.
is guest OF Major William Fahey at the Co.'S
mopolitan.
| Silver City, N. Mex, has arrived here on a
business trip.
George A. Wiley, superintendent of the Seth
Cook ranch mean, Davisville, Contra Cos ia
County, is at the Grand.
| T. L. Moulton. long q potent factor in the
| California Farmers Alliance and known as the
| big grain farmer of Colusa, is in the City on a
! brief business trip.
| William Barrett of Los Angeles, president of
the Pacific Coast Travellers Association, who
has been in town for the past few days, left for
home last night. Mr.. Barrett says great deal
of money has been made this year in Southern
California. from the fruit crop.
FIT Hatch, late of Governor Hughes staff, of
Phoenix, Ariz., is guest at the Cosmopolitan.
He says that for some time past Governor
Hughes has contemplated resigning and CIV
ing his personal attention to his large stock
and mining interests. Mr.. Hatch is here to
| purchase mining machinery.
W. H. La Pearl and H. s. Redall, of Los An
geles, are at the Cosmopolitan and are going
with the F. Ducy party to Cooks Inlet. MT.
| Ducy charters his own vessel and will sail for
Cooks Inlet early this month. They are haul
ing their supplies from Fresno by mule team
cheaper than the Southern Pacific Company
\ would haul them by rail.
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AROUND TIE CORRIDORS.

A.Jones, the prosperous business man of San
Luis Obispo County, who lived in Santa Cruz
County twenty-five years before going TO San
Luis, during which he was Sheriff of the
county, is at the Russ. Mr.. Jones as Santa
Cruzan and a Sheriff had some lively times
trailing up border bandits of the Vasquez
stamp. Vasquez himself was out of the arena
at that time, but there were plenty of gentle
men who loved toying with a gun pretty near
as we'll as he did. This made it quite interest
ing for Sheriff Jones, and he was careful what
he did, so as to get difficulty settled as soon
as possible and satisfactorily to himself if not
the others who participated in it.
The veteran ex-Sheriff is here now on q busi-
ness trip. He says San Luis Obispo County is
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HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

zone has to undergo great deal to secure
musical education" remarked the young
woman who hopes some day to be a prima
donna.
But ones neighbors have to undergo great
deal more suggested the young man from
the next fat.-Chicago Post.
"More pie, Johnnie? Why, child, you can't
possibly hold another mouthful." !"
"But, ma, our teacher says there's always
room at the topr'
Man is at his best during the cold months OF
the year, because then there are no flies on
h1m.-Somerville Journal.
Next" said the cooking-school lecturer,
"you take your pepper. The chop should be
thoroughly busted"
"DustedP' said Aunt Isabel, Mortified. "If /
had girl who just busted the meat instead OF
washing it would discharge her in a min
ute. te."-indianapols Journal.
Fat Lady lin the park)-Iam going to ride on
one OF the donkeys, and I'll pay for one for you
II you'd like to accompany me.
Small Boy-Thankee, mum, but I'd rather sit
here an laugh.-Pearson's Weekly.
LADY, want to have my photograph taken,
and want to have this little boy taken with
me.
Photographer-We make an extra charge,
madam, when two photographs are taken at
at once.
Lady-Oh, but I'll keep the boy in my lap
Fliegende Blaetter.
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THE NIPSIc'S PROPELLER.

Almost every one has heard of the wreck of
the man-of-war Nipsic in the awful hurricane
that piled her bones on the beach at Samoa
ON March 15, 1880. During the year 1S91-92
large amount Of her machinery was brought
to this port, where it was taken in charge by
the naval officials. Among IL was the lost
ships propeller wheel, and that showed the
peculiar freaks of the storm to sucn marked
degree that it has been mounted and put on
exhibition at the Mare Island navy-yard.
The wheel has been placed close beside the
main road just back of the foundries. 1t is on
a base of stone raised about foot above
ground. Only the hub rests on the founda-
ton, the blades projecting over the SIDES.
There are several strange thfxgs ABOUT the
way the wheel has been twisted, and the way
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A TIMELY SUBSIDY.

In the provision of the postotfice appro-
priation DILL reported to the Senate that
additional compensation to the extent of
$50 900 be made to the Oceanic Steams shin
Company for carrying the mails between
San Francisco. New South Wales, New
Zealand, Hawaiian Islands and the islands
of the Pacific Ocean there lies promise
that Congress has awakened to the danger
threatening our commercial standing with
the countries and islands OF the South Pa
cific, and that it is disposed to lend its as
sistance in protecting the interests OF the
merchants, producers and manufacturers
of this country against the keen and cner-
getic competition of Canada, aided by its
mother country.
When line of steamers was first put on
to ply between Vancouver, B. c.. and the
Orient. little apprehension was felt by the
San Francisco merchants interested in the
trade with Japan and China. 1t was
thought that the extent of the industries
of our northern neighbor would not war
rant continuance of the project. But
despite this local view of the situation
that line has not only been maintained.
but has continued to grow in Importance.
1t is true that this is not due to any
natural advantages. Liberal subsidies
from the home country made it possible
for that line to compete successfully with
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company aud
the Occidental and Oriental Steamship
Company for the trade and traffic of the
Orient, and similar policy, emulated by
the Colonies, has brought about the estab.
iishment Of competing line OF steamers
between Vancouver and Australia. With
out munifcent subsidies the maintenance
of these lines would be virtually impossi-
bic. Under these circumstances the only
salvation for the American trans-Pacifc
carriers lies in the protection afforded by
the Federal Government by resort to SUBJ
SidieS
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CONCERNING MR.. CLEVELAND.


The ducks shudder when they hear President
Clevelands name mentioned. - The Times
World.
The thing that arouses most enthusiasm is
at is the last year of Grover and his kind OF
clover. ."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The American people don't object to duck
hunting as sport, but merely as a leading
Presidential policy.-Kansas City Journal.
Mr.. Cleveland's domestic policy is also as
suming vigorous character. He has inter
dieted bicycle riding by ladies of the Cabinet
Kansas City Journal.
Ii Cleveland, in his hunt for residuary leg
atee, can bag no larger game than Carlisle, he
should confne lis attention to ducks. Canvas
backs and mossbacks are two entirely different
things.-Chicago Tribune.
Grover Cleveland will have plenty of time
next year in which to travel through the West
and see if that section is really in need OF mis-
slonary Work.-New York Press
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bond issues which those responsible for
them would gladly keep hidden. These
suspicious will revive in the public mind
all the scandals connected with the syndi-
cate deal. The people will recall that the
deal with the syndicate was made secretly,
that the bonds were issued for much less
than their market value as was shown by
the prices brought when the syndicate
offered them for sale, and finally that near
friends of the President were closely asso-
clated with the syndicate, which was thus
allowed to make an enormous profit at no
risk to themselves.
Patriotic Americans have been averse to
believe that Cleveland himself made any
profit out of the deal or that any moral
turpitude on his part was involved IN It,
1t is not pleasant to suspect President of
the United States of playing on great
scale the part of a boodling Alderman and
pocketing money derived from corrupt
jobs. Nevertheless, even the most patrl-
otic and those least suspicious of the
Presidents honor have felt that the scan
dal of the deal was sufficiently discreditable
to the administration to render an investi-
cation necessary. The friends of the Pres
ident should, in fact. be the first to ask
for such an inquiry, and thus make mani
fest their contidence-if not in the wisdom
OF his policy, at least in the integrity Of
his honor.
Under these circumstances it is mort1fy-
Ing to find the recognized leader of the ad-
| minlstration forces in Congress vigorously
opposing any attempt to begin an investi-
CATION which would make known the in
side facts of deal with which scandal has
been so busy. We are on the eve of a
Presidential election when the acts of the
| administration must be submitted to the
| people for their judgment. The bond is
sues, and particularly the one carried out
| by secret deal with the Morgan syndi-
! cate, are sure to occupy large part OF
public attention during the campaign. II
1t is seen that the administration is trying
to conceal anything In connection with
these issues the people will be sure to draw
conclusion adverse to the character OF
those concerned in them.
| The matter is too grave to be set aside
lightly. Any concealment, or attempt at
concealment, under the circumstances, will
be tantamount to a confession of wrong
| doing. In his first campaign, under try
| ing circum stances, in the face of facts
gravely affecting his character, Mr.. Cleve-
land bade his friends to tell the truth. II
is now time for him to repeat that act Of
wisdom. Let the truth be known.
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it was done is a mystery. Every one of the
blades has been twisted more or less, but
none of them show any great effects of concus-
sion with hard substances.
Bronze is the material of which the wheel is
made and in spite of the great strength of that
material one of the four blades of the propeller
outer tip has been turned twice on its own
axis, SO that it has curled into and now forms
a perfect circle. 1t is impossible to conceive of
the forces that caused this, as there are no
to indicate that it was thrown against the
rocks. Nor does it seem possible that the
wheel became twisted by becoming entangled
with ropes while it was running at full speed
in the effort to keep the ships head to the sea.
The three other blades OF the wheel are all
twisted from the sides. much SIS If they rubbed
against something while in motion. There
are also few scratches to be seen, but moth
ing to show signs of great violence.
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OPPOSING INVESTIGATION.

The attempt on Monday to cali up the
Senate resolutions providing for a select
committee to investigate the recent bond
issues was met by a prompt objection
from Senator Hill, and as that gentleman
has now estab blished himselfsas the repre-
sentative of the administration in the Sen
ate, it is fair assumption that Cleveland
will exert all his influence to escape any
form Enquiry into the subject.
In the very nature of things an opposi-
ton on the part of the administration to
an investigation of the kind proposed will
raise suspicious that there have been
some transactions in connection with the
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in
Stched life a artist

in a rather thriving condition, though few
downpours would not damage anything The
wheat, oats, fruit and other products are COM
ing on we'll.
Mr. Jones deals in lumber, and propounded
q conundrum in connection with some innova-
tions in regard to that business.
They've combined and raised the price,
raised it to SIG, Il dollar a thousand" he said,
sbut there amt any market for it. What
good does it do to raise the price if you can't
sell anything?"
Mr.. Jones moved from Santa Cruz to San
Luis Obispo about twelve years ago. He owns
extensive land interests and raises large
quantities of pork. He has many acquaint-
ances among early Californians.
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investment, for they wear forever and dye
beautifully in light shades.
Lawn, India null, silk null and chiffon are
exquisite for dancing gowns, and all develop
well after this model.
For evening or graduation dresses the dainty
Dresden silks OF taffetas are exquisite with
trimmings of lace or chiffon. One of creamy
tint with lines of blue, between which are in
terspersed pink blossoms, might be trimmed
with blue or pink chiffon and ribbons.
White challie, with yellow blossoms sprin-
kled all over the surface, is beautiful with yell
low ribbon trimmings.
Pink with black chiffon is exceedingly
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LIFE.

What is life but what a man is thinking of al
day?-Emerson.
If life were only what man
Thinks daily of-his little care;
His petty III his trivial pain;
His sordid scheme to hoard and spare;
His meager ministry; his small,
Unequal strength to breast the stream
His large regret-repentance small;
His poor, unrealiZed dream
'Twere scarcely worth a passing nod;
Meet il should end where it began,
But It's not Life is what God
Is daily thinking of for man.
JULIE Nd. LIPPMANN, in Harper's Magazine.
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CALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 31-Bound ont on
the Paris tomorrow are: A. G. Camp pbell. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. ellison. Among recent arrivals are
Imperial. G. Newburger; St. James, C. Aur.
man; Belvedere, Mrs. NJ. Baden; Morton. c. i.
Griswold; Holland, Mrs. Y. K. Maddox; War.
wick, Miss L. Royce; Grand Union, Miss Rut.
ledge, w. A. Taber.
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s,omnse~ 1882; sLucrece Borgia," 1882;
sciaude Geux," 1884; "Marie Tudor 1885;
angelo 1883; lies Chants du cregps 1gsg
oTRa1 aRny BIAS" 1888; "Le Rim" 1889; "Les
Ravons ct ct Les ombres,' 1s4o; "Littera1
ture tns ct Philosophies" ls44; .NapoIIesonI5 leo
"Ies Contemplations.'' 1886; ia LegendS
des siecles,n 1859; LES Miserables,os 1962;' =
sTAnne Terrible" 1862; William Shakes
neera - 1854: Lies ChanSons des Rues ct des
Rois y 1865; "Les Travailleurs de is. &ert'
1855; "s'Homme qui Rit," 1868; "QuatIe-
Vingt-Treize," !" 1874; "Actes ct Paroles 1879;
crime 1877; "PArt d'etre Grandpere," 1877;
@Le tnIs Pape," 1873; lie Petit Supreme 1879;
Religions ct Religion" 1880 p4nsi 15si 1ssgi Te,i
ouemada - 1882 After his DEATH which oc-
Cured May 22, 1885. the following works
rom his pen were piSh RpSlshea ha T6edtre rlp ef
Iiberie - "Amv Robsart,'' Lies Jumeaux,"
"Choses Vue" "En VOYAGE"
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A MIss's CONFIRMATION GOWN.

A more charmingly dainty gown for con-
frmation cannot be found, and for white ma
teriaIs it is specially adapted. simple creamy
silk, with lace yoke of the same tint laid over
white satin, makes an ideal dress for the
solemn event in the church season.
The dainty erepes of silk are beautiful. and
though not so cheap as China silk, prove wise
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

The Cubans are no longer appealing for
sympathy, and all they ask now is ammu-
milton.
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theosophist, and asserts that the x rays were
long known to his cult, representing the
psychic forces at work in the universe.
Mrs. Margaret Deland, whose novel, sJohn
Ward, Preacher" is said to be in its eightieth
thousand, is represented as trying her best to
look like woman of genius. The attem pt is
not as successful as her novel, say the people
who know her.
All the money for the beacon in memory of
Tennyson has been subscribed, the monolith
for the shaft has been successfully quarried in
Cornwall and the monument will be set up in
the fall. OF the $4750 subscribed $3.50 came
from the United States
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To Protect Her Commerce.
Oakland Tribune.

Great Britain, in view of more than possible
contingencies, is engaged in the construction
OF the most formidable feet the world has ever
known. The fact that she has doubled her es.
Inmates expresses her sense of the gravity of
the situation. -
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Don't forget tnat this is the day when all
fools have the right to try their practical
jokes.
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The Same Old Chestnut.
Hanford Democrat

Time and again has it been solemnIy an
nounced that the railroad was out of politics,
but the next thing is some action that raises
up the demand that it go out OF politics. 1t is
getting chestnuty.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

NO ALL1ANcE-P. c., Alvarado, Cal. Germany
has no offensive or defensive alliance with
either Switzerland or Holland. That is the
German empire has no right TO call on either
OF these countries in time of war, for troops
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..nrs. wins1ow.s soothine SWIM.

s'Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup
Has been used over years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teehing with perfect sue
cess. Itsoothes the child, softens the gums alays
Pan cures wnss c0hc, regGiafes~fhe BOWLS ana
is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas whether arising
nom teething or other causes For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The Empress Eugenie has presented to the
Paris Museum of Decorative Arts all the plans
and drawings prepared for the ornamentation
OF her private apartments in the Tuileries.
In London the belief prevails that early in
the new year the Prince of Wales remaining
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

sTEVENsoN's RELIGroN-H S., City. The late
Louis Robert Stevenson, when asked what his
religion was, replied: "My religion is to 90
ali ! can to make men happy, rather than
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

In the absence of Rainey there is moth.
ing TO wag McNab enough to attract atten-
ton to him.
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The crisis in the funding bill fight is al
hand, and now is the time for the protest
Ing voice of the people to be heard louder
than ever.
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HEART DIsEAsEsl Infallible remedies, i'm
mediately effective and curative. Win save
your life; never failed in a single case yet.
DR.. Marten, 11S Grant avenue.
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From all reports, Alaska mining is a
very good thing to let alone, unless you
have money enough to burn a wet dog.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

MARCH, April. May are the best months to purify
the blood and build up the system. Don't neglect
such an important matter. Take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla with the advent Of spring.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

CITIZENSHIP OF PRIEsTs-A B. W., San Diego,
Cal. There is no record that will show
.whether every priest in the State of Cali
Eornla IS citizen of the United States"
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Democracy would have better chance
in this race if il would dismount from the
free-trade donkey and try it on foot.
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As the Government cannot borrow
money at per cent, it would be some.
thing worse than folly to fund the railroad
debt at that rate.
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Observation-Disclosures is perfectly dry, soe.
and mild. and is entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north. Roundtrip tickets, by steam
ship, Including fifteen days board at the Hotel del
Coronado, $50; longer stay 50 so per day. Apply
New Montgomery st.. San Francisco
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Enaland is not trying to purchase Del
agoa Bay-her palm may itch, bat hel
hands are full.
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The objection on the part of some officials
to a City Hall directory may be due to 3
fear that they might be found out toc
easily.
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The more Carlisle squeezes the turnip
of the Democratic tariff the more he doesn' I
get revenue out of it,
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There was prospect that this would be
dull week in Congress, but it may turn
out to be one of the liveliest of the ses-
sion.
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The chief popular interest in the Presi-
Dental campaign this year centers in the
contest for victory at St. Louis. When
that is settled the rest will be walkoyer,
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

They still call it the Sunset District, but
the sun of Improvement is rising there.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-01

There is prospect that the statesmen al
Washington will soon finish their talk
about foreign affairs and return to work on
home politics.
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HUGo's WoRKs-E. B., City. 'Les orientales,,
lowing is list of the works of Hnoo ~ ~, IL
chronological order of their publication. :.
codes ct Poesies Divers" 1922; "NonvaIlas
Odes," 1924; "Hans d'Islande.' 1925. aRna
Jargal" 1926: "Cromwell," 1927: ..Tas or;as
tales 1S2s SSsG Marion pelorme 1885, en @Her-
nana man, rds; dSS9; "Notre Dame de Paris 1880