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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
THE CITY CREDITORS.

The resolutions passed to print by the
Board Of Supervisors on Monday evening
requesting the Legislature at its next SEES
sion to take such action as may be in &C.
cordance with justice and fair dealing to
secure and ensure the payment of all
outstanding demands honestly incurred
and rightfully due to the merchants
of the City and County will have the
support of the people generally. 1t
is not questioned that San Fran
cisco justly owes considerable sums OF
money, and it should be equally unques-
toned that it is he duty OF the City to
pay them as promptly as possible.
There has been already much longer de-
lay in this matter than there should have
been. 1t is certainly unfortunate that the
condition of our law is such that San
Francisco cannot pay just debt, even
when she is willing to pay it. Laws oil
that kind are decidedly opposed to public
policy, as we'll as to the good credit of the
municipality, and the Legislature should
promptly substitute better laws in their
place.
The claims against the City which led
to the offer OF the resolution are too well
known to require restatement. They
have been set forth both in the press and
IN the courts, and the justice of the Claim
ants have been well established before
both tribunals. Nothing stands in the
way of the payment of those claims but
legal technicality. The people desire to
see the claims settled, and this reproach
against the good name of the City re-
moved. It'll certainly an absurdity that
we should have municipal government
authoriz ed to souander money foolishly,
but having no authority in law to pay its
honest debs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
Lecture on Phrenology.

The semi-monthly meeting of the Golden
Gate Literary and Historical Society viii be
held in the lecture-room of the Y. NJ. C. A.
building this evening at 7:45 o'clock The
exercises consist OF Rotations, original and
selected essays assigning and answering OF
questions, reading of the paper and lectures.
On the evening in question DR.. Haddock,
whose reputation throughout the State ana
Nation is established as a lecturer on phrenol-
ogy and kindred subjects, VIII deliver one of
his interesting and Instructive discourses, oc-
cupying part OF the evening. These enter.
tainments are always free to the public.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Prince of Wales could swim before they could
read.
There are ten newspaper editors in the House
of Commons, six printers, four tailors, three
stationers, two butchers, three hotel-keepers,
six tenant farmers, one coal merchant and one
cab proprietor.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, when she was
irst married, made, washed, ironed and sold
shuts to a neighbours stablemen in order that
she might earn some money to entertain GER
tain delegates in a manner BETTING her rising
young husband.
The Ameer of Afghanistan has become vic
tim of the cycling craze, but as he Is averse to
using the energy necessary to propel bicycle
a London firm has built him a machine on
which he can ride In comfort while two at
tendants work the ped ais.
AS slight return for the magnificent recep-
ton that France recently gave the Gar, the
people of Moscow, probably inspired by the
pre-. ence of the French colony there. have
started subscription for a monument to the
late President Carnot.
The Prince of Wales is a determined up
holder of English-m made goods. With a view to
encouraging the British silk industry he has
decided to revive the fashion in silk waist
coats. He has, in fact, ordered some black silk
waistcoats containing small colored designs.
Albert Edward of Wales is the greatest spend
thrift in the world, according to the London
Figaro, which asserts that he has spent $780,
0O0, 900 in thirty-three years. He has received
SOS, 900, 900 from the English nation, So ,000,-
600 more for travelling expenses and special
allowances, and has private debts amounting
to $40, 100000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
CRUSHED.


Once poet wrote sonnet
All about a pretty honnet,
And critic sat upon it,
On the sonnet
Not the bonnet.
Nothing 10th.
And, as IL 1t were high treason,
Said, Neither rhyme nor reason
Has 1t. And IT'S out Of seasons
Which? The sonnet
Or the bonnet?
Maybe both.
TITS a feeble imitation
OF wor hier crea ion:
An esthetic Innovation
OF sonnet
Or 4 bon ct.
This WAS hard.
Both were put together neatly,
HarnioniZing very sweetly.
But the critic crushed complet ely,
Not the bonnet
Or the sonnet
But the bard.
Spare Moments
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
AS The ooLDlER DIES

British army surgeon is authority for the
statement that the cause of death is clearly
shown in the expression OF the face of a corps
who have been killed by sword thrusts have a
look OF repose. while those killed by bullets
usually have pain OF an intense nature clearly
de nict ed -'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
CALIFoRNI ms IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y. Dec. Sat the Plaza
Mrs. Laying, Mrs. Pascott; Cosmopolitan-F.
Cornell; Mar boro-F NJ. Meigs. Mrs. Maggie
Neal. Mr. Rouge left the Plaza to sail on the
Trave for Bremen. W. Moore is here buying
for L. Strauss & Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
Philips Rock Island Exclusion.

Leave San Francisco every Wednesday,, via Rio
Grande and Rock Island Railways Through
tourist sleeping cars to Chicago and Boston Man
ager and por.ers accompany these excursions to
Boston For tickets. sleepingcar accommodations
and further information. address Clinton Jones,
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 80 Mont
gomesy street. san Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Mrs. Kate MOBILES has big ehewlng-gum
factory in Niles, Mich. She began her bust
ness career as drummer" and made gum
at first in small quantities In her own kitchen.
As her market grew she enlarged her quarters
ana is now doing thriving business, man
aging 1t herself.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
Low Rates to Phoenix, A T., and
RandsburS Cal

The Atlantic and Pacific R. r.. San'a Fe route
Will sell on December II, ~ ard Is round-trip
frs class tickets to Phoenix at the one-way rate
golden opportunity to spend Christmas in balmy
Arizona Cheap rates are also made to the won
derful Harrisburg mining camp, which is a second
Cripple Creek, and to which people are now flock
ing by the the usands Ticket office, 644 Market
street, Chronicle building. Telephone Main 1881
See time table in advertising columns
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
o'Connor,s viii sustained.

Judge Coffey yesterday gave judgment adj
hitting to probate the will of Jeremiah O'Con-
nor. The will was contested by the widow,
who was disinherited, on the ground of undue
influence and unsoundness OF mind. The
court found against the contestant IN both
points, and the property, valued al $4,000. will
go to the children of the testator. Kulioch &
kearn are attorneys for the successful heirs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

1.-THE Deemster." 1.-THE Manxman," etc., spent
the earlv part of his boyhood in the pictur-
esque little Manx Island, which his genius has
illuminated His early struggles and ad-
ventures, his associations and Yieissitudes
will form the subject Of a charming auto
biographical paper to be published in the next
volume of THE YOUTHS COMPANION
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
..Mrs. winsIow's soothing syrup"

Has been used ff Y years by millions OF
mothers Tor their children while Teething with per-
feet success IL 500 hes the child, softens he gums.
allays Pain. cures Wind Collie regulates he Bowels
and is best remedy for Diarrheas whether aris-
ing from b ing other causes or sale by drug
gis,s in every part of the world Be sure and ask
Tor Mrs. " ms owls soothing Syrup 25c bottle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

interest in that attractive little CITY wiz re-
gret 10 hear of the failure of John r. Chase,
the the landlord Of the Pacific Ocean House and
the Sea Beach Hotel. Mr.. base was one OF
the live men of Santa Cruz ana nat cl,y cou n
i'll afford to lose him from active lie. he is an
honorable, enterprlsing and generous citlzeh,
whose only fault is that he attempted 10 90 'oo
m UGH in very dull times.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
WHAT ENGLAND sPlN S ON SPORT
Newcastle Chronicle.

Upward OF f3S 000, 900 eS19O, 900, OOO), 1t is
estimated, is spent annually on sport in Great
Britain. The turf is, of course, the most cx-
pensive sport and accounts for nearly ell
200 t$55, 000000). modest sum OF 60
100000 ($l0. 600 000) will, it is stated, cover
the cost OF cricket.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

1t may not be generally known that the story
of Enoch Arden as it stands in the poem is in
every detail true one. II was related to
Lord Tennyson by the ate Mr.. Woolner, the
we Tx nown Sou ptor. whose widow has the
manu> cript OF the story.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is perfectiy dry, soft
and mild. being entirely free from the mists com
mon further north. Round-trip tickets by steam
ship Including fifteen days board at The Hotel del
Coronado. 500: longer stay 81 so per day. Apply
4 New Montgomery ST., san Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
a choosing a Christmas pre-.

In choosing Christmas present, is there
anything better than a nice Bible or prayer
book? We also have stacks of Christmas cards.
calendars, California souvenirs. sea NOSES
wild flowers, photographs OF the City, rark
and Cliff House and celluloid art novelties
Everything brand new. We are not Offering
one dollars worth of old plumber carried over
from last year. Sanborn, Vail & Co., TAI
Market street. Open evenings
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

California expects her Congre ssmen to
be active and aggressive in fighting the
funding bill and earnest and prompt in
everything that tends to promote the
welfare OF the State.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
Tnrough car to ST. Paul and nIInneapoli.

Through Car TO st. Paul and minneapolis
An elegantly up lostered tourist-car leav' s Oak
land every Tuesday evening at o'clock for all
points in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota.
No change of cars Dnng-cars on all trains Come
and get our rates if you e1peci TO make a trip to
any Eastern point. 4. X. ateler, General Agent
Northern Pacinc Ry. Co., 6SS Marker street 5. +.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Grover says the dencit need not disturb
US, but all the same it does.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Presidential message is so weak in
proportion to its size that it can hardly
support its own weight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

1t is said the Washington public has
lost all interest in this Congress, but there
Is bigger public watching it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
ENGINEERS IN I.E NAVY
Louisville Commercial.

we want more engineers in our navy and
we want to make some of the lire and staff
ofneers TO understand that in modern navy
the engineers are even more important than
the officers OF the line and staff have been in
the past.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Decaden. journalism reaches total
degradation when it begins to publish its
own record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

San Diego is marching to no boom this
time, but all the same she is on rising
ground and moving uphill steadily.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

We can brag on our horses and women,
as we'll as on fruits and flowers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

"CuRED my cough like magic is the frequent
expression of those who testify to the merits OF
Ayers cherry Pectoral.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

Lord Roberts has become an indefatfgable
cyclist. He may be seen any day careerlng
through the Dublin streets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 51O Montgomery,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

If you did not read the Presidents mes
sage yesterday you need not read it at all.
1t is back number now.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Queen OF Greece Is an accomplished
yachtswoman, holos a masters certihcate ana
is an honorary admiral in the Russian navy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Cleveland may have learned nothing,
but his message shows that>he has forgot
ten something. For example, he has
forgotten that he once denounced the
German tariff as measure of "perfdy
and dishonor"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The silver Republicans in Congress show
signs Of continuing the fight against the
party on the money question, but they
will stand with it for protection.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Bryan Democrats smiled when they
met Senator Palmer at the Capitol, but
every smile there was the cold CLEAN of a
frosty morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

1t is worth while repeating every day
that in all preparations for holiday joys
there should be some remembrance of the
claims OF charity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The funding bill fight is right on Us, and
we may look for the rush to begin any day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Congress will please take notice that a
good way to raise the revenue would be to
raise the duty on sugar.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Examiner is showing symptoms o
getting Sharkey fo- sporting editor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

1t goes without saying that the horse
show will be dress parade.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Cleveland says the time for interference
in Cuba may come, and Olney says it is
near at hand. Now what will Congress
say?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Chronicle asks, Wouldn't it be a
good thing if Congress could limit the
length of the Presidents messageY' 1t
certainly would, and it would also be a
good thing if Congress could limit the
length of its own talk.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The election of Mex nley brought about
sharp advance in industry, which soon
gave way TO temporary reaction, but
that in turn has passed away and we are
now entering upon period which prom
ises steady forward movement toward
permanent prosperity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Nearly every critic said, 1.-THE message
is commonplace.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

All the Queens daughters were taught to
swim when very young. The daughters of the
Prince of Wales could swim before they could
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The reported shipment of green oranges
from the southern part of the State has
rightly excited the growers to investigate
the story and to take steps to prevent such
shipments in future. A few carloads of
green oranges in the East could materi-
ally iniure the reputation OF California fruit
in that section and cause a decline in the
demand that would entail heavy loss on
the ripening crop.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

Public sentiment in New York has been
reused to indignation against the de-
pravities of vicious journalism as exhib-
tied by Mr.. Hearsrs newspaper in that
city, and it is time an equal indignation
should assert itself against the vileness of
his paper In San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The current number of the Merchants
Association Review is an exceptionally
strong one and should be read by all mer-
chants and property in the City.
1t deals with live topics of local import
ance and urges the cause of municipal i'm
provement and development with force
ana vigor which will go far toward carry
ing them TO success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

The Cuban crisis comes our way.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

CALIFORNIA glace fruits, SOC ID. Townsend'..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

If any movement is made by Congress
toward revenue reform this winter it must
be made on protective lines and must do
justice to all industries. The Dingley bill
will not suit the country in any respect
and if it cannot be amended it had better
be abandoned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

There is truth in the saying of Rev.
William f. Faunce of New York-"If
asked what it is right to primitive cannot
always answer; but we all know the diff
ference between an enterprise fighting for
purity and truth and one seeking to
nollute the peopIen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

A physician of Paris claims that en-
ployes of gas works are exceptionally
healthy, and advances the theory that
breathing the atmosphere of any place
where coal tar is largely used is a proven
ton against not only epidemic diseases.
but nearly all forms of sickness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

time is the active crusade now being made
against depraved journalism. 1t Is being
waged all over the country, from the At
lantic to the Pacific, and is everywhere
finding the support of all right-shinking
people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09
TIE FAILURE AT SANTA CRUZ

Oakland Tribune.
Many persons Who have spent some pleasant
midsummer days at Santa Cruz, or have an
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

sse the horse show and live.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

IcEcREAM and cakes outlets, 9o5 Larkin. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-09

HE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-15

five persons can sit comfor tably in
chairs. Inside the car is miniature
drawing room with all the little niceties
In the way of furnishings, decorations
and bric-a- brac that 60 to make up the
au fait parlor of today.
The car is richly furnished like Pull
man car, luxuriously carpetod and hung
with the richest silk and plush draperies.
The furniture is of the latest style and
finish, while in each end Of the car is %
tiny little buffet with apparatus for heat
ing and cooking.
The car was made for a Brooklyn, N.
Y, company and will cost completed
nearly $4,000. 1t Is used by private parties
for theatre parties and little excursions
into the country, III the summer.
Imagine such trip to the Presumpscot
river In a car like this. Would it OF be
delightful?
The PRESS man thought it would and
asked Mr.. Libby If such thing would
be forthcoming here2
We'll, replied that gentleman, II
cannot say definitely as to that, but it Is
entirely within the
BOUNDS OF POSSIBILITY
that Portland may see such beautiful
specimen of car building the coming
summer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-15
FIRST CROP BULLETIN.
Flowing and Planting Ha just Begun In
Southern New England.

Washington, April 14.-The weather
bureau issued the first weekly telegraphio
crop report of the season today. Cotton
planting is now quite general in the
northern portion of the cotton belt, and
is we'll advanced in the southern portion,
and the early planted is coming up. In
Florida the planting is nearly finished.
Winter wheat is reported in excellent
condition in Nebraska and Eastern
Kansas; much improved and looking we'll
in Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas Tennessee
and Northern Illinois. Less favorable
reports are received from Wisconsin,
Michigan, Ohio. Virginia. Maryland,
Pennsylvania and portions Of New York
in some of which states, 1t has been ba d.
ly winter killed and is generally in poor
to fair condition.
No corn has yet been planted north of
the Ohio river. In the Southern States,
corn planting is practically completed.
The report contains the following: New
England-Co Considerable snow and frost
yet; plowing and planting just beginning
the South. Rain Is needed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-15
PAINE FURNITURE CO..
As CANAL STREET, BOSTON.
CAPTAIN REED IN WASHINGTON.
His Peculiar Status As Naval Officer Be.
fore the Senate.

Washington. April 14-Capt. Allen v.
Reed, comnandant of the navy yard at
Portsmouth, N. H., whose peculiar status
as naval officer Is now pending in the
Senate for settlement, reached Washing
ton today and will remain a week await
ing the action of the Senate and conse
quent course Of the navy department.
Capt Reed stands at the head of the list
OF captains, but his exam ination for pro-
motion to the rank of Commodore de-
veloped accusations that he was not quail
fed for advancement President Cleve-
land recently sent Captain Reeds nomi-
nation for higher rank to the Senate,
with the proviso that should 1T be con-
frmed, Captain Reed would be given a
years sea duty, to test his qualifications.
Promotion or retirementto follow ac-
oording to whether the test was satisfao-
tory Or unsatisfactory. 1t is rumored at
the Navy Department. that if the Senate
agrees to the Presidents proposition, by
confirming Captain Reed, he will be as
signed to the command Of the cruiser
San Francisco, now on European
station.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-15
INDIANA is ALL RIGHT.
Reports Show She Is All That Has Been
Said of Her.

Washington, April 14.-The report of
the board of naval officers appointed to
conduct the final or efficiency trial of
the battleship Indiana, has been received
at the navy department.. 1t shows tho
vessel worthy of all the praise bestowed
on her. Her hull. engines, machinery,
fittings were found faultless. The trial
took place on the voyage between Port
Royal, S. G. and Norfolk, whioh the In
diana made in 40 hours. Although
run under natural draught and with
four boilers only, she maintained an
average speed of IS 1-2 knots, an excel
lent showing for a ship designed to run
10 knots under the best conditions The
horse power developed was near 5O00
There was very little roll, tho maximum
being 40 degrees in a heavy cross sea-
This trial completes the official testing
of the Indif ma