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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
DEMOCRATIC LITERATURE.

The leaders of the Democratic party
have organized a literary bureau with
headquarters in New York and branch
bureaus nearly everywhere. The first
purpose OF the bureau appears to be to
work up feeling among the rank and file
that enthusiastic attention to the business
of the party will be sure to put the Repub-
licans first on the defensive and lastly in
the abyss OF defeat.
On the face of current political events
there is nothing whatever to inspire hope
in the breast of even the most sanguine
Democrat, but the party's organization
must be kept aglow with the utmost possi-
BILE enthusiasm, for money will be needed
for campaign purposes, and the spirit of
plunder must not be allowed to put on the
robes of despair.
The bureau has sufficiently outlined its
programme to warrant the belief that for
boldness and daring it has reached the
acme of hypocrisy and falsehood, and that
without waiting for a competitor the high
est premium for audacity may be safely
awarded to it. Expert statisticians have
already prepared exhibits to show by
alleged official figures of the treasury that
the country is very much stronger finan.
cially and commercially than it was at any
time under the Harrison administration.
Figures are treated to show that when the
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tory knows nothing about it, apparently.
When adventurous Spaniards from the mother
country came to Guatemala in 1876 and
founded Antigua they found the Indians there
had this instrument. They played 1t well, and
Antigua has since been known as the place
where the marimba was originated.
1t is wasp-like creation, or would be If a
wasp were built on a gigantic scale and turned
over on his back. The keys or boards on which
the player beats with rubber and iron ham,
mer are from foot and q half to two feetlong,
approximately, and about three inches wide.
Antigua, the native home of the marimba,
was located at the foot of the volcano of Fuego,
or crater OF fire, and hard by was the Aqua, or
water volcano. In 1878 the fire volcano
belched forth and destroyed Antigua. then the
capital. Guatemala City then became the seat
of government.
The marimba is built on the principle OF the
xylophone. The keyboard contains five octaves.
There is row of pipes under the keyboard
which multiplies the sound. The music is
sweet and weird. There is none other in the
world like it. 1t has been said that the music
is like that of the xylophone, but clearer and
more piercing.
The wood used in the manufacture of the
marimba is only to be found in the forests of
Central America. It is called "chichipatf'
and it is almost as heavy as iron. 1t is very
difficult to obtain, as the trees are rare and
grow only where the roots are submerged in
water. The sticks or hammers have at the
ends knob of rubber, being, as it comes from
the tree, hard, but very elastic. OF course the
framework is made from mahogany or almost
any of the native woods, but the keys are and
must be from the ''chichipati"
The marimba is generally played upon by
two or more, or several instruments may be
played simultaneously.
The native Spanish music sounds best when
played on the marimba, the jerky character
of the music fitting exactly with the tone of
the instrument, althoughitis is perfectly possible
to play operatic music on the marimba and
to hear 1t ct its best "La Paloma" can be ever
recalled if once heard played on this instru-
ms
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tariff act of 1890 took effect there was
surplus in the treasury of about $105 000,-
000 and that when the Wilson act became
operative 1t was found that what is called
the Mckinley law mad not only exhausted
the $105 100000 to make good deficits in
revenue, but an unprovided for floating
debt of $s9, ,000, 600 had been created.
This lie is so brazen, weak and stupid
that the only refutation it needs is the
statement OF the fact that up to date the
Cleveland administration has not only
exhausted the surplus it found in the
treasury upon the retirement Of President
Harrison. but it has incurred bond and
deficit debt of over $500, 900, besides
costing the trade and traffic of the
country several thousand million dollars
by destroying commercial confidence.
If Democracy is to accomplish anything
in the coming campaign it will have to
adopt different tactics from these. No
literary bureau can erase from the public
mind the lessons learned in the school OF
experience during the disastrous years OF
this administration. Even if the people
could forget those lessons the deficit tariff
remains to remind them of what free
trade means. The bureau might as well
be paid off and abolished. The people will
vote this year for protection and prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
A BRILLIANT EVENT.

The Santa Clara County Carnival of
Roses, for which so careful and extensive
preparations have been made, viii open at
San Jose tomorrow and close Saturday
night. An idea of the splendor of the
festival may be inferred from the fact that
nothing haphazard will appear, but all
will be the product of the cooperation of
leading citizens of both sexes, of thorough
organization and the painstaking working
out of an elaborate and harmonious
scheme and of months devoted to prepara-
ton. In the single item of flowers alone
the committee having that branch of the
work in hand planted over 100 acres in
Towering plants, besides securing several
carloads of blooms from the generous resi-.
dents of neighboring towns and cities.
The general and individual decorations
have been made on magnificent scale.
The electric tower in the center of the citv.
200 feet in height, will be solid mass of
color. The enthusiasm animatinp the
general committee has spread to all the
residents, who are decorating their houses
with lavishness never before observed.
The great pavilion where the indoor exer-
cises will be held and the booths estab-
lished will be brilliant spectacle. All
the public schools will turn cut their
pupils in the parade, and each school will
be represented by gorgeously decorated
float.
An outline of the programme is as fol.
lows: The formal opening of the carnival
will be held at the pavilion at 10 O'Clock
this morning with addresses, grand con-
cert and the like. at O'Clock in the
afternoon will occur the grand floral
pageant and review by the beautiful
queen OF the carnival, Miss Lillian Rea.
AT s in the evening a grand concert and
dance. On Thursday at 2:30 O'Clock will
be polo game between the Burlingame
and Riverside clubs. At 8 o'clock grand
display of fireworks. AT 80 o'clock con-
cert and grand ball. Friday, at 1O:3o
o'clock, the Stanford and Berkeley base
ball teams will play a game. At 2:3O
o'clock general field sports with Stanford
against the world, and at s o'clock in the
evening stage entertainment by the STAN
ford students, followed by dancing. Sat-
urday afternoon there will be great bicy-
Gle meet and contests for prizes. The
evening will be given over to King Cole
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PERSONAL.
urice Valet of Paris is here.

Maurice Valet of Paris is here.
w. B. Farrar of Fresno is in town.
DR.. Z. W. Musgraye of Hanford is at the Bald
win.
DR.. A. W. McFarlane of Philadelphia is at the
Grand.
A. S. Jacobs of New York is staying at the
Cosmopolitan.
Ex-Mayor B. o. steinman of Sacramento is
on q visit here.
The Rev. C. s. Fackenthall of Pacific Grove is
at the Occidental.
A. c. Rosedale, q business man OF Pacific
Grove, is in town.
w. V. Mattock of Oregon is among the arriv-
ais at the Baldwin.
G. w. Harney, a real tate dealer of Marys-
vile, is at the Grand.
The Rev. w. A. Brewer Of San Mateo is among
recent arrivals here.
j. w. Eden, a business man of Pocatello,
Idaho, is at the Lick.
w. II. Hatton, the attorney, of Modesto, ar
rived here yesterday.
David Starr Jordan. president of Stanford
University, is here on 8 brief trip.
R. B. Butler, the extensive fruit and grape
grower, of Fresno, arrived here yesterday.
Louis Kahn, the banker and extensive grain
dealer, of Oakdale, is among receut arrivals.
Tribune is among the arrivals at the Occiden,
tai.
Lieutenant-Governor Z. L. Jeter came I'D
from Santa Cruz last night and is at the
Palace.
]. B. Curtin, the popular District Attorney of
Tuolumne County, is registered at the Cosmo-
politan.
J. H. Hertsche, railroad builder and con-
tractor OF Oregon, is reg istered at the Cosmo-
politan.
Arthur Thomas of Raymond, on the road to
the Yosemite. was among those who reached
here yesterday.
H. Milliken. wealthy manufacturer of
Massachusetts,, who has been for some time in
Southern California, is at the Palace.
F. c. Nelson a leading electric railway man,
OF Ferndale, the dairy center of Humboldt
County, is among the arrivals ct the Palace
L. J. Burrell, brother of Governor Burren of
Maine, and prominent railroad man of the
Pine Tree State, is in the City. He has been
making a tour of California.
J. F. Cove, the widely known owner of differ.
ent mining interests and buyer of lead and
copper ores, will leave for Coulterville to-day,
near which place he owns mining property.
United States Marshal L. L. Williams of
Alaska reached here from Sitka last night. He
brought down some prisoners committed for
small offenses, who ere to be confined at
AlcatraZ.
Q. F. Paxton, the attorney and Republican
political boss of Portland, who has succeeded
Jim Latan and Joe Simon and is dealing out
politics according TO new rules in the Webfoot
metropolis is in town.
Charles Monroe of Los Angeles, who founded
the town of Monrovia and made large for |
tune in those booming times when many men
were making eompetencies, is among the ar
rivals here. He is at the Palace.
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A MYSTERIOUS SCHEME.
The Amadnr Record.

A leading editorial in Tuesdays issue OF the
San Francisco CALL thus adverts to a pur-
ported Amador County mining enterprise:
There has come TO hand an artistic little PAM
phlet advertising shares in valuable mine on the
great "mother lode" in Amador County. The
shares are offered at so cents each, and the pro-
ceeds are desired to extend the development or the
mine. IL can easily be seen how such schemes as
tns should be fostered it being assumed that they
are honest.
Such plans as this not only offer a means for the
development OF valuable mines without the aid of
wealthy persons, but an opportunity Tor the pront-
able investment of small savings, and also pro-
mote economy and thrift.
The Record has no knowledge of the scheme
spoken OF above, and therefore is not in q posi-
ton to speak knowingly of its merits or de-
merits; but IL Is always q safe proposition to
go oy Tor those desiring to invest money in
any mining proposition to fight shy OF
schemes which are hidden and unknown TO
the local newspapers published in the pur-
ported vicinity of the lauded enterprise The
local paper has a deep interest in the pros
perity and good name of its own section, and
VIII never knowingly mislead the public or
the seeker after legitimate information. AM
ador County has SO far escaped the fever OF
lllegitlmate mining speculations, and there is
no desire on the part of her citizens to try
any experiment on that perilous sea OF uncer-
tslnfy ana wrecked aspirations. For these
reasons, II for no other, the Record will
steadily set its mark of disapproval against
any mining scheme which viii not bear the
searchlight of home investigation and is by
this means found worthy Of home approval.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
RAILROAD OBsTINAOY.

strong argument in favor Of foreclos-
ure by the Government to recover the
debt owing it by the Union and Central
Pacific roads has been furnished by the
Union Pacific in its refusal, together with
the Rio Grande roads, to give Ogden the
benefit of low local distribution rates
throughout Utah in order that San Fran
cisco merchants may be on equal terms
with those OF Chicago in bidding for the
Utah trade. 1t will be remembered that
the Traffic Association of San Francisco
has been laboring diligently to secure such
concession, as the discrimination now
practiced by those roads against San Fran
cisco and in favor of Chicago makes it i'm
possible for this City to compete.
Should the Union and Central Pacific be
put up at auction under foreclosure they
would be the most tempting bait in the
whole country to capitalists desiring val
liable railroad property. Under the pres
ent system the Union ana Central Pacific
are in mutual rivalry, and as a result the
income of both is impaired. The South
ern Pacific deliberately diyerts traffic from
the Central Pacific to the Southern in or
der to secure longer haul, and of course
this diversion cripples the business OF the
Union Pacific.
In return for this the Union Pacific now
refuses to make an arrangement which
would give the Central Pacific some of the
Utah business which the Union Pacific
controls. If the two roads were under the
same ownership this injurious rivalry
would not exist. Of much greater ulterior
Importance than the losses which these
roads suffer by reason of this rivalry is the
effect of the antagonism on the welfare of
California. The Southern Pacific is hardly
entitled to credit for its efforts to induce
the Union Pacific to surrender some of its
business, seeing that the Union Pacific
could not have been expected to make the
sacrifice while it observes the Southern
Pacific fattening at its expense.
1t would be advisable to call this recent
occurrence to the attention of Congress
and show how the earning capacity and
value of the two roads could be greatly
increased by providing for their operation
as one line. In such an event it would be
impossible for the Southern Pacific to in
iure the two roads by choosing to send the
bulk OF the California traffic over the
Southern Pacific, and equally impossible
for the Union Pacific to prevent San
Francisco's competition with Chicago and
thus retard the growth of California. In
any view of the case it is monstrous that
the whole power of determining the pros
perity of any city or State should repose
in the hands of railway companies.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
THE SLEEVE.

what Is 1t that in fearful size,
Ihat ever grows as time takes flight,
IN myriad shapes and widespread rage,
Is quite the wonder of the age?
The modern sleeve.
What Is IL gives the best pretexts
FOR glances that reveal the heart.
tor lovers nothings, whispered low,
When into coat sleeve it must go?
The modern sleeve.
what is 1t that makes social feuds,
Emoitters tempers once most sweet,
when In last winters jacket small
MUST go the largest Of them all?
The modern sleeve.
what is IL that promotes our trade
Ana makes the merchants heart grow light:
Inc ceaseiess strife for fashions sake,
Ihe countless lengths and breadths that make
The modern sleeve.
What is it fills the theater seat,
And at the concert or the play
one rival has--the theater hat
AND comes in size quite up to that?
The modern sleeve.
What is IL that Will bring about
An era of colossal things
IL other parts must fashioned be
In like proportions as we see
The modern sleeve.
JEANETTE E. FOWLER in New York Sun.
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SEND FREE MEN.

The Sacramento convention has fulfilled
the hopes OF all loyal Republicans in pro-
ceeding to its work with due delibera-
ton, instead of endeavoring to rush
the work under the impulse of first
thoughts. Never was deliberate and
careful study of political situation
more important to California Republicans.
From the reports that come to Us from
the East it is clear that the divisions in
the party over the Presidential contest
are such that comparatively few votes
will determine the result at st. -Lonis.
Here is California's opportunity, and it
depends upon the convention at Sacra-
mento whether she will make the most of
it or lose all.
Strong efforts will be made to stampede
the convention into sending to ST. Louis
an instructed delegation. 1t has been the
policy of all who have this object in view
to rush things from the start and prevent
any deliberation. Certainly they can gain
nothing by delay that gives time for dis
cussion. Every argument pertinent to
the occasion or based on existing conditions
favors delegation uninstructed, untram-
meled and free. The position of California
is now one of great advantage. Between
the contending factions in the East she
holds almost in her own hands the power of
deciding. In alliance with unpledged dele
cations from other States she can virtually
frame the platform, define the policy OF
the party for the next four years and de-
termine which of the great Republican
leaders shall be the next President.
1t is of great importance that California
should take full advantage of the power
which circumstances have thus happily
placed in her hands. The maintenance
OF great measures, as well as the fortunes
of great men, will be at stake at st.
Louis. 1t cannot be doubted that efforts
will be made to drag the party from
its historic platform of bimetallism and
pledge it to the gold standard. These eff.
forts must be baftied and California must
take leading part in the contest. She
cannot afford to sacrifice single advan-
tage that would weaken her ability to
maintain this great principle.
The convention Will meet this morning,
having had full time TO consider the
whole situation. There ought to be no
difference OF opinion among intelli-
gent, practical politicians concerning it.
The issue is great and must be
greatly met. The Sacramento con-
vention must rise to the occasion. 1t
should send to ST. Louis strong delegation
to stand for the historic Republican
policy-to stand for the National welfare,
for the interests of the great West, for free
silver coinage, for the advancement of
California, and it should send that delega-
ton untrammeled, unhampered, unre-
stricted, potent in the vigor of An absolute
freedom.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

The marimba- players who arrived here q
day or two ago from Guatemala in charge of
George E. Story and James Neal yesterday got
their queer wooden instruments out of the
Custom-house and brought, them up to the
Russ, where they are making their head
quarters
There are five of these instruments and as
many players to go with them. All these are
natives of Guatemala. Arrayed in their native
costumes yesterday, as they knocked out the
weird music from the huge wooden keys with
their little mallets, they were a strange sight
1t was by no means bad music, either. In fact
everybody enjoyed it who heard it, and others
VINO dropped in late would fain have heard
to go on.
The marimba was invented by the rude In
dians of Central America so far back that his
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and his lawless band OF maskers in pa
rade, followed by a mask ball. That is
certainly rich programme.
San Jose wears its pieasantest aspect at
this time OF the year, and the ordinary
beauties of the place viii be enhanced a
thousand-fold by the intelligent efforts of
the people in the way of decorations and
generous hospitality. Not only is San
Jose itself surprisingly beautiful, but all
the country thereabouts. accessible by the
finest roads in the State, is continuous
succession of pretty gardens and orchards
and artistic homes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
A POOR FIGURE.
Stockton Graphic.

H5VOCAtOH
California has had the glory of sending
pledged delegates to National conventions
but the price she has paid for that glory has
been altogether too much. This vain folly has
placed our great State at the tail end of
(with unpledged delegates to the eonventinnS
TO trade us out OF our just rights. while onr
repre- esentatiyes lay manacled and powerless to
after glory has given us an inferior nos;tinn
polltlcally, among our sister States, and il
rejects on our political acumen. We have
1een "ngnre with the tail cut Off in
Nanona politics long enough. Let us send
Tree delegates into the field this year and ar
least make an honest attempt to regain onr
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
A DEAD WEIGHT.
Guadalupe Standard

The San Francisco CALL in a reoant ;ss,,a
asked for the opinion of the Republican nrass
OF this State on the subject of whether Cali
tornia , should send a pledged or an unpledged
9siegatlon TO the National Convention.
can banner, as we are indeYendent in politics.
we believe 1t would always be to the best in,
leIests OF any State TO send an unpledged
delegation to the National Presidential Con-
yention, as q pledged candidate is ALWAYS a
dead weight in such q place
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
"Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing svrnn,,

"Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup
Has been used So years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teething with perfect sue
cess 1t soothes the child. sofens the gums allays
Pain, cures Wind Colic, regulates the Bowels and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas whether arising
from teething 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., 1896-05-06

Julius Won Payer, the Arctic explorer, has
painted four large pictures of the Franklin ex-
pedition, which are about to be exhibited in
London. They are called: ''Last Moments of
Sir John Franklin" "The Abandoning of The
Ship "Divine Service and Starvation
Cove"
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

CoRoNADo.-Atmosphere is perfectly dry, soft
and mild, and is entirely free from the nsts COM
mon further north. Round-trip tickets by steam
ship, including fifteen days board az the Hotel del
Coronado, $50; longer stay 81 so per day. Apply
New Montgomery ST., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

The Senate has decided to talk every
thing out on thousand lines if it takes
all summer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06
CALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, May Sat the Astor, ].
c. Bauer; st. James. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bee;
Normandie, B. T. Lacy; Morton, w. L. Wright;
Barrett, ]. B. Eldridge; Imperial, c. F. G.
Iayio1ette
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

Circumstances have given California
commanding position in National politics
at this iuncture and the Sacramento con-
vention should profit by it.
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To CoLUMBus-s., City. The fare +o c,,,,-
bus, Ohio, first class is 1853 so. second c,os. ol
less. Inc time IN making the trim Is : -, Z :
more than five days and half Aip 10 ltt
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

Reese, the California millionaire diad - u'a
piexy at Mallenstein, Bavaria, on the % Ssp
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

The one popular movement the monop-
oily can neither stop, battle or misrepresent
is the movement of the Valley road.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

1t looks as if Huntington had pocketed
his funding bill, but he may have merely
slipped it up his sleeve.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

AS the Democratic party is wholly with
out platform this year the Presidential
candidate will have to provide himself
with barrel to stand on.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

1t is about time to transfer the expert
ment with the new transfer system to
some other city where it is not so costly to
the people.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

WARpEN HALE-W. A. S., Fresno, Cal. Wa,
den @ Hale Of the penitentiary at Point sa1
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

AS the latest issue of Sound Currency is
made up of an article on "Silver and
Wages" by John G. Carlisle, it is virtu-
ally back mum Der already.
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bon, with yellow lace bands over 1t for TRIM
ming, the belt being of white ribbon.
dress of cheviot had bands of light brown
batiste, with belt, cuffs and collar also OF the
leather
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

Little by little the noise of the campaign
for free Cuba is getting lost in the roar of
the campaign for home protection.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

THE CALL speaks for all the people-for
the women as well as for the men.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

Help the woman's suffrage movement
during the campaign and you will have
greater pleasure when the time comes to
rejoice in the victory.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-06

Instead OF sitting around waiting for
the Senate to catch up with the work the
House should get in and begin digging
away at the Nicaragua canal.