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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
ROBINSON BEoUEsT FUND.
Ten Charitable Organizations Received
Portion of the Money.

len SnHTl6dDI0 heceiVR6
Portion of the Money.
The apportionment of the accrued sur
plus in the Robinson bequest fund was
made yesterday by the commissioners as
follows, each of the charitable organiza-
tons mentioned receiving $lG0:
Salvation Army, for old and homeless
women; Little Jim ward, Children Hos
pital; Little Sisters Infant Shelter, San
Francisco Nursery for Homeless Children,
Associated Charities, st. Andrew Society,
Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Society, Cath.
Ollie Ladies' Aid Society; female ward,
French Hospital; female ward, German
Hospital. Total, $1,000.
A balance of $704 still remains in Mayor
Sutro's hands. but this will not be paid
out until the money given the charities is
exhausted. Applicants for the bounty of
the fund are required to make affidavit of
their needs and other particulars and leave
them with the Mayor, who will direct
them to the charities to which he deems
they belong.
The balance of the fund will not be dis
bursed until later in the year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

A. j. Fisk, the noted Montana editor, is at
the Grand. Mr.. Fisk is one of four brothers
who owe two decades ago went to Helena and
started the Herald.
The paper occupied the evening field and was
a success from its start. Probably no other
journal on that parallel between the Pacific
Ocean and the Missouri River has approached
it in money-making.
Mr.. Fisk is as widely known as his paper. He
has been a powerful factor in developing the
resources OF Montana, getting it admitted to
the Union as State and assisting it to take g
front rank in the galaxy OF States.
The Fisk brothers are relatives of the late
James G. Blaine and of the Walkers, who ale
among the early Montana pioneers. A few
years ago. when the talented Walker Blaine,
the son OF the American Premier, had budded
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

fish, sis the fish who slipped off the hook just
as they were pulling him out of the water
They tell great stories about him. Detroit
Tribune.
Willie-Wil teacher go to heaven when she
dies ma?
Mrs. Ferry-Yes, dear.
Wilhe-But will they let herin ?-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Drown is weak financially, isn't he?"
Gle hasn't much money, but he gives en-
ployment to great many men,
'Who are they ?"
"Other peoples bill collectors. "-Brooklyn
Lie.
Mrs. Endicott Bean (of Boston)-These people
who have just moved next door have child
Mr.. Endicott Bean-Well, I hope it is no
young CHILD
Mrs. Endicott Bean-You will be disappotnt-
ed. Why, it hasn't got its first glasses yeti
Puck
Miss de Fashion-Motner, what shall we send
Miss de Style for her wedding present?
Miss de Fashion-Wnl the list be published
in the paper?
"No; she says that's vulgar"
''send her plated saltspoon." New York
Weekly.
"a penny for your thoughts" said Miss Rick
etts, playfully, to Mr.. Gildersleeve
"1hcy are worth far more than that, Miss
Ricketts, replied the young man, for was
thinking OF you
When he proposed a little later she didn't
say word about its being so sudden.-Detroit
Free Press.
Everything in stock-Mrs. Highart (dreamily)
I wish to select painting for the-the north
west corner of my parlor.
Dealer (brisky)-Yes, madame. James, show
the lady Senat's last marine-the Nor wester.-
New York Weekly.
Papa" inquired small girl at the dinner
table the other evening, whats million
aire? Dorothy Smith said to me to-day, Your
fathers a millionaire
What did you say?" asked the small girls
father.
ooh, JUS said. SOS yours New York
Evening Sun.
Wecanaot answer for the truth of the rumor,
but it is said that at Boston club New York
man recently summoned servant and said:
Call me cab"
''oh, dear mel" replied the servant. 81
shouldn't think Of doing 500
"Whatr cried the New Yorker. "Why not?'
Because, sir the servant replied, "you are
not cab. ''-Harper's Bazaar.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
GIRLS CLOAK.

The stylish cloak shown here is suitable for
girls OF 10 to 10 years. 1t is seamless in front,
and may be made with a revers, or may be but
toned over the left shoulder. The back is
formed of two parts, a box pleat In each This
is Joined to the front by an under-arm gore.
A brown and bluet mixture, with brown
velvet and sable trimmings, makes handsome
and at the same time serviceabIe garment.
greenish gray cloth, with trimming of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
For Navigation and Irrigation.
Fresno Exposltor.

FRESNO EXpOSltOr.
While Fresno is not directly interested in
the improvement of the navigable rivers OF
the State her interests in common are just as
great. The State convention, to be held in
San Francisco to consider this question, will
not be compete without representative from
this county, and as the meeting is for the pur-
pose of presenting the matter to Congress in
view OF an appropriation there should be
voice from Fresno, as we have some interest in
the navigation of the San Joaquin River. II
the Board OF Supervisors have overlooked this
matter heretofore il is time they were taking
action in the matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

salito and Belvedere have climates strik-
ingly unlike that of San Francisco, and
this condition is aided by mountains in
tervening between the towns and the
ocean. These strange facts constitute one
of the wonders of the State and they have
never been adequately studied.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
TIMES CHANGES.

In 1895 10! the press all alive with tragedies
page two q day.
'Ninety-six has brought change in sensstion's
varied range
Now Dame scandal makes that precious space her
preyI
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. 4.-Amoug recent
arrivals are: ]. A. Glover and wife, Everett;
Mrs. C. Z. Haxe, Ashland; D. NJ. Moses St.
Denis; Z. NJ. Norton, Aston; w. S. Watson, New
amsterdam; C. F. Talbot, Hoffman; R. Vernon.
st. Cloud
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
Don't Know the value of Money.
Dixon Tribune.

DIADI
The existing hard times are teaching the ris-
ing generation valuable lesson, and may
prove q blessing in disguise. Very Few Cali
forniaus have ever known the true value or
money, and while the knowledge comes hard
to many, 1t is being impressed upon them fore
IDLY and indelibly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
Neglected Opportunities.
Woodland Democrat.

If any Eastern State had the fertility of soil,
the magnificent resources and the water power
that is running to waste in Yolo County the
world would ring with the echoes OF the SPLEEN
did Inducements 10 home-seekers and the I'M
usual opportunities for safe and profitable
investments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
1T IS A GREAT PAPER,

The san Francisco Call
Is the leader OF them ell
In news and notes,
And literature
And facts.
Each reform is handled fairly
And its leaders treated squarev,
From Civil service up 20 Single Tax.
The San Francisco Call
Is away beyond them all
In cleanliness,
In bTevily
And style.
1t gives you honest Information,
City, ounty, State and Nation
Home and foreign, every day and all the while.
-LeHoore Radical.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
Depends Upon Whose Ok Is Gored.
Stockton Independent


It begins to look as If Germany and Holland
were dimly perceiving the force OF the Monroe
doctrine as applied to Africa. 1t makes great
difference to those countries that the wall
against British aggression comes to them in a
Teutonic tongue. They know all about
"Boers," "Uitlanders," ''trekking," "kranls,"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The Governors OF only three States of
the Union receive salaries of $4,000 each,
viz: New York, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania. The least is $1,000, paid by the
State of Rhode Island.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

ALWAYS taking cold' is a common complaint.
1t is due to impure and deficient blood and it often
leads to serious trouble. The remedy is Hood's
Sarsaparilla, which makes pure rich blood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

PSYCHOLOGY c., Livingston, MERGED
County, Cal. The books on psychology, fol-
which there is the greatest demand in the Ii.
braries at this time, are psychology and
Therapeutics" by Tucker, and Suggestions
on Psychology" by Bernheim.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
The Red Sword VS.. the Red CROSS.

Vallejo Chronicle
The Red Cross Society of America is raising
funds TO help the Armenians. In the mean
while Turkey is permitted to make the num-
Der to be helped smaller by thousands What
can few philanhtropists do If the great powers
do not interfere?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Grabowski is the suggestive name of the man
who made the most money on the Russian turf
this year. He has the best racing stable in the
country, and cleared $50 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
THEY DID IT IN REVOLUTIONARY
DAYS.


There were men in 1776 in America who
held meetings and declared that war with
the mother country would be "a crime against
piUjliZetiOD
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The people of foreign countries have
paid $4,000 900 for the animal and cereal
products of American farms during the
past eleven months OF 1885,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Ross CTTIzENsHIP-W. S. g., Alameda, Cal.
Donald NJ. Ross, the minister has filed his dec
laratlon OF intention to become a citizen of
the United States, and is awaiting the time
when ne can apply for his second papers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

EXPORT OF GoLD-C. J. P, City. There was
exported from the United States during the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1895: Gold, S66.-
131, 1888; silver, $47, 227, 317.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
MAY PROVOKE A SMILE

"This is @ sad occasion for you, sister," es-
sayed the comforter. 81 know it is" asserted
The widow. "But it is heap sadder for BILL
Indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

When it comes to the industry of
diversified festivals we lead the Union and
defy competition either at home or abroad.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

mink, is charming for very young girl.
Bluet bengaline with beaver trimming is used
for very dressy cloak
cadet blue neavy serge with krummer
trim mings is dainty. Brown diagonal cloth
with Russian lamb is rich and useful.
Pale gray with moufflon to match is ex-
qui siteIy dainty, but cannot be recommended
on the score of service.
A mixture of bright colors IN tweed is sue
cessfully trimmed with plain red or grass
g reen cloth for cuffs, collar and sleeves
red and black mixture in cheviot is very
stylishly trimmed with red cloth heavily
beaded with black, edged with astrakhan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the Press
Chipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

That one deer does duty in many an
adventure is proved by the fact that deer
shot in Weld, Me-, the other day was
carrying eleven bullets in its body.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

NAPA AND LAKE CoUNT1Es-T. R., Ferndale,
Hum boldt County, Cal. The principal prod
ucts of Napa County are grapes, fruit, sugar
beets, wheat and hay. The chief products OF
Lake County are fruit and grain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Sherman's speech would have been mucl
better if he had not put goldbug rider or
the protection elephant.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Leap year is now sufficiently advanced
for the girls to be sending in their ul-
timatums.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

From the prizes we took at Atlanta it
would seem that while it was Southern
exposition it was our show.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Kaiser William S congratulations to the
Beers strike the English as a trihe
poorish.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

MUST CARRY BELLs-C. L. E., city. An
ordinance recently passed by the Board of
Supervisors requires bicvcle-riders to have
bells attached to their wheels when using them
in the City. Lanterns must be affixed to
bicycles used in the park at night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

If We do not recognize Cuban independ-
ence from a friendly sentiment we may
soon have TO recognize it as matter OF
fact
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Chamberlain's vigorous colonial policy
has had just enough movement in it to
stir the soup everywhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

When Havana is taken the Spaniards
will send out telegram saying the Cubans
are only holding their own.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

DIFFERENCE IN TIME-N., City. The tele-
graph does not and never did cut any figure in
determining the difference in time between
New York and London or between any other
places. II is merely matter of calculation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

While Armenia burns, the nations are
busy throwing cold water on one another.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The year is not yet a week old and
already we have had three festivals under
way TO make it move lively.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
War Is Real, Love Is Earnest.
MERGED ExDresa

The fellow who is first TO offer his services
while there are rnmors of war is the first to re-
turn to the girl he left behind him, after hos
tilltieS have commenced.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The ambition of Boston is boundless.
She wants one of her newsboys appointed
a page in the Senate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

There is such deficit of Presidential
candidates in the Democratic party that
Cleveland may be forced to issue himself
as loan to tide over the emergency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Santa Claus would have pleased the
farmers better if he had put some rain in
the Weather Bureau.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

1t is sure thing that if at this time tn,
world were not so well prepared for wa
there would be war.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

About this season the repentant sinner
is the fellow who repents his swear-off.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The Transvaal affair may turn out to be
something more than an episode of the
wear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

What would it profit the Senate t.
defeat the bond bill and let Cleveland
continue to issue bonds in the old way?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

for hymn to peace, but all the power!
keep on humming war songs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

of the Transvaal he lost his head and will
be lucky if he saves his body.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The wonderful advancement of civiliza-
ton en- the African continent is exhibited
in the publication monthly OF a journal of
south African science, arts and crafts,
called the Scientific 4. friccn, worthy COM
peer of the Scientific american.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
VIEWS OF WESTERN EDITORS.
Help Home Industries

Spokane Tribune
The spoliation OF industry is the principal
cause of crime. Abolish it and crime will dis
appear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

There may be a campaign in Europe as
well az in America next summer, and
while we are having political fight the
folks over there may be engaged in a mill
tary controversy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

THE BRITISH NAVE. o., Colma, San Mateo
County, Cal. The number of vessels in the
British navy, including all classes, is 57S.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

As all quarters of the world warn John
Bull to keep off the grass there seems to
be no movement open to him but to take
water.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
W ashington Star.

She lingering the keys of the piano)-Do you
play much, Mr.. Xavier?
He-No; not under the new racing laws-er,
that is, yes; 1 play the flute somehow
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

During the coming week the tariff bill
and the bond bill viii both be reported to
the Senate, and then there will be music
in the air while the band plays on.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Every citizen should do his share in the
fight to prevent the monopoly from getting
another cinch on the industries of Cali
fOrnia
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

I'D s.
loo; an excess OF exports OF SIS, 1858, 200.
GERMAN UN1vERsIr1Es-H P. Castle Graz.
Shasta County, Cal. The universities in Ger
many do not receive female students, but re-
Gently an exception has been made in favor of
American female students who desire to per-
tect themselves in certain studies These are
permitted to listen to lectures given on those
subjects.
POULTRY BooK-P. G. P, Blanchard, Ventura
County, Cal. Answers to Correspondents can
not recommend any OF the many books on
poultry raising and keeping as it does not adj
FeftlSe the merits of any publicat ton. BY ad-
dressing note to any of the first-class book
dealers OF this City you will obtain the desired
Information.
PROPERTY. A, City. II man and woman
have lived together for length of time and
there was no marriage contract prior to the
18th OF last March, and neither had acknowl-
edged the other as husband or wife, in case of
death OF one or the other the survivor would
not ! n law have any claim on the property left
by the deceased.
OLD LADIES' HoMES-E. A. p, City, The
Protestant homes for old ladies in this City
are: The Protestant Episcopal Old Ladies'
Home on Golden Gate avenue, between Lott
ana Masonic; the Croker Old Peoples Home,
corner OF Pierce and Pine streets, and the Lick
ga Laoles' Home on the University Tract,
South San Francisco
LARGE EST NAvIEs-J H., San Bruno road, City.
me navles OF the world having the greatest
number OF men and guns are Great Britain,
France and Russia. Great Britain has on the
active list 66,S03 men and 5000 naval re-
serves; 6403 guns on her ships. France
active list, 79,400 men. $1,000 reserves and
oZ3o guns Rnssia-active list, 42,S7 reserves
$4,000 and 1890 guns.
AMERICANS IN EUROPE. J. P, City. There
is no way of learning how much money is
spent by Americans yearly in living or travel
ing in Europe no more than there is of learn
ing how much money English or Frenchmen
spend yearly in the United States A few years
ago writer for New York paper made the
announcement that Americans spent $10,-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

000,00 year while travelling IN Europe, but
as he did not tell where he obtained his data for
that assertion, it was generally believed that
he jumped at conclusion.
OUT OF WEDLoCK-.F. A., City. II g man is the
father OF a child born out of wedlock and for
period of five years has acknowledged the
paternity of the child, it is very likely that
court on proper representation of the facts
would compel him to support that child, not
outstanding he might wish to abandon it.
SAN Francisco WAR VEssELs-E. O., Colma,
San Mateo County. Cal There have been
built at the Union Iron Works in this City the
following named vessels: Monterey, cost
$162S, $50; Oregon, $3,180,000; Charleston,
$l0l7 900; San Fran cisco, 81 ,428 900; and
Olympia, $1,7S6, 900.
CAR-AccoUNTANT-N.. City. The duties of
car-accountant is to keep an account of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

The opening of the Citrus Fair at Fresno
adds another festival to the season, and
with the rose tournament in Pasadena
and the ice castle at Truckee, gives good
illustration of the variety of life in Cal
ilornia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Miss Caroline Rustad, a Scandinavian, IS
years old, living in Whitehall, Wis, turned
ever her savings for the last twelve years,
amounting TO $500, to the fund for relieving
the Armenian sufferers in Turkey
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

CONSULAR DUTIEs-B., Soldiers Home, Santa
Monica, Los Angeles County, Cal. BY commu-
nication with the Office of the Secretary of State
at Washington the best information as to the
duties and responsibilities of those engaged in
the consular service can be obtained.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Here is an ultimatum which
Would seem the proper stuff,
We won't do any bullying,
Nor yet stand any blum.
Ca
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

To encourage the silk industry the Prince
of Wales is to set the fashion by wearing many
hued silk waistcoats when appearing in even
ing dress.
By the entrance OF Lord Warkworth into the
House of Commons the unusual circumstance
is brought about OF father, son and grand
son sitting at one and the same time in Parlia-
ment.
NJ. Faure was at the thester when he learned
of the death of Dumas. He ard Nine. Faure a
once left the house and returned to the Elysee,
without waiting fer their carriage or even to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

EXPORTS AND IMpORTs-C. J. P, City. The Ia
test official figures OF imports and exports from
the United States are up to june 80, 1895.
These show imports, 1871, 969, 965; exports.
Se0I,53Sl o5, making total of 81 1886
l30; an excess OF exports of SIS, 56S 200
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

Customs duties that would give protec-
ton to our industries would also protect
the treasury, but a free-trade administra-
ton would rather have a deficit.