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amount of fines imposed to merely nominal
sum where formerly large fines were imposed,
and the courts entirely omit the imprsonme
penalty. We recommend that the District At
torney prepare the necessary amendments to
the Penal Code which will make the law more
stringent and effective, and also prohibit ad-
vertising through the papers or otherwise
anything pertaining to lotteries before or
after the drawing; also make 1t prima facie
evidence of guilt to have lottery tickets in
ones possession.
These are the salient features of the re-
port, and it now remains to be seen what
effect it will have on our municipal ad-
ministration. The Grand Jury itself
hardly expects much to result from its
labors. This is made evident by the state
ment in the closing paragraph: ut is a
well-known fact that after the long and
careful attention to public interests of the
various Grand Juries, their final reports
have simply been received, accepted and
plgeonholed, and the Grand Jury dis
charged,
To remedy this evil the Grand Jury rec
ommends "that this and all future reports
of Grand Juries shall be included in the
annual printed and municipal reports of
this City" It is doubtful whether the
matter would be helped much if the rec
ommendation were adopted. We need
something more than the printing of
these reports. We need earnest action
taken to suppress the evils which are
pointed out, and if the Grand Jury itself
is incapable of doing that it is not easy to
see to what other power we should look
for authority to deal with the SUBJECT
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Letters From the People.
TO RELIEVE THE STARVING
That the Berkeley Friends of the Hin
DOCS Hope to AccompLish.

That the Berkeley Friends of the Hin
DOCS Hope to Accomplish.
To the Editor of the Cdll-SIR: Some little
discrepancies dropped into your items of
Monday last, when referring to the relief work
for the starving Leople OF india.
Berkeley friends of the Hindoos have an am
bition for So, 600 900 value in corn and coin
in place of the less amounts named.
Early and generous gifts of money and ma
terial are desired by Christmas, that the
Mayor and his board of managers may send
drafts by cable; that our men OF brain and
conscience, now in the field in India, can feel
their hands strengthened and stem the tide of
starvation and death, which causes mothers to
eat the dead bodies of their children.
Arouse! arouse J! ye noble ones of this State
and Nation, and see, know and comprehend
the dire calamity now on 40, 900, 600 of our
fellow-men. Then tell us if ten times that
sum of So, 100000 is not needed so soon as
busy hands can gather it.
Men brave and true as Booth Tucker and
Bishop Thoburn and hosts of others stand
ready to see that no kernel or crumb you help
send them is wasted. Give money, give bank
checks, give your gold and silver ware, both
your goods and household ornaments; give
your houses, vacant lots and lands TO be sold
and the results telegraphed forward to India.
w. w. CLARK,
Agent First Relief Committee for the Starving
Children of India.
Berkeley, Dec. IS, 1896.
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The French papers speak In the most entnu-
siastic terms of the brilliant list OF artists en-
gagged for the opera season at Monte CARO-
the divas and second on the list comes Mile.
Fannie Francesca of San Francisco. 1t is a
case OF two stars, one setting and the otner
rising. Mile. Francesca Is said TO nave inc
same quality OF voice as Melba and Patti. she
made her Partisan debut last summer at d
matinee given by Nine. Marchesfs pupils NO
one had heard of the American girl, but her
brilliant singing and superb stage presence SO
astonished every one that she was alluded 10
as the dark horse. Her Monte Carlo engage
ment is considered great triumph Tor
debutante. She is to be The prima donna IN
"Rigoletto," "Oteilo," "Don JUAN" LA Refine
de Saba and "Amy Robsart." In addition to
Patti and Mile. Francesca, the stars engaged
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THE GRAND JURY REPORT.

In the report m ade on the completion of
its work, the Grand Jury has furnished US
another of those public documents which
call attention to evils in our municipal
govern ment, but which offer no sufficient
remedy for them. The people will read
the report with but little interest, because
they know it will have hardly any effecr
upon any of the problems with which it
deals. 1t comes with the sound of one
crying in The Wilderness" instead of
speaking in the tone of one ''having au-
thority."
TIE Grand Jury state they have found
the present law governing the collection
of personal property taxes 'burdensome
and unsatisfactory, and they recomme end
the repeal of the law so far as it Applies to
San Francisco. They condemn the finan-
cial management of the public schools,
which compels the department to make
deductions from amounts actually due
teachers earned as salaries, and express
the opinion that expenses incurred in the
employment OF special teachers at high
salaries for the benefit of few should be
abolished.
They report that the Morgue building is
old, diapidated, and insuf1iciently sup
piled with the requisites for post-mortem
iDves legations. They recommend that
n mbers of the Legislature should oppose
the passage of<any law increasing the
number of our Superior Courts. They
find that the economical running OF the
County Clerks Office is a matter which
they somewhat wittily declare to be in the
hands and the conscience of the County
Clerk, and suggest the advisability of re.
lieying him OF this strain by the adoption
of new charter which shall place the
conduct of his office under different laws
They declare the office of Water and Gas
Inspector to be devised principally to en-
able ''some favored applicant to draw a
good salary for very inadequate service"
and recommend that it be abolished.
They urge the removal of the fire-alarm
station from its present location in China
town to the dome of the new City Hall,
and the establishment of fully paid de-
partment. They condemn the filthy con-
dition of the City Hall, and Suggest"
that the head janitor be obliged to devote
all of his time to attending to his bust
ness in the building. They disapprove
the action of the Board of Supervisors in
ordering the City and County Surveyor to
expunge from he new official map certain
streets and public highways by resolu.
ton. They point out also that upon a
large number of streets there are car
tracks not in use. but in regard to that
evil they make no Recommendation what.
ever.
On the important subject of supervising
lottery sWindles and the trade of the lot
terry takers in the City the Grand Jury
speaks out clearly. They say:
On this subject we find the law is defective,
iuasmuch as it makes the crime misdemea nor
when it should be felony. 1t seems impossi-
BILE to get at the managers and promoters OF
the business. The police courts, for some rea-
son, are entirely too lenient in the matter of
penalties, as: they have gradually reduced the
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home. A binding of pale washable ribbon
can be used on all edges and not detract from
its economy, for this so-called washable ribbon
really washes, and does away with the expense
of sending these garments TO the cleaners.
White flannel with lining OF primrose yell
low china silk is com bination that is artistic
and can also be washed with good results.
The cheaper outing f1annels mabe very use
full and inexpensive bath or lounging gowns,
and very dainty com binat1ons are possible.
Plain Turkish toweling is chosen by many,
and is simply hemmed or bound with cotton
braid.
Such gown as this is so simply made. and
may be made so cheaply at home. Every
will have one, for the cost will not exceed
81 so; ten yards of outing flannel at 1871
cents, and one yard of narrow ribbon to bindb
the hood. The girdle may be omitted
The front is seamless. The back is cut in
two pieces. The sleeve is cut in one piece.
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AROUND The CORRIDORS.

G. ]. Griffith, who lately gave a magnificent
park to Los Angeles is at the Baldwin. The
park is the largest city park in the world, con-
sisting of over 5000 acres 1t lies one mile
north of the north line of Los Angeles and is
about five and half miles long by two and a
half wide. II fronts the long way on the Los
Angeles River, is ideal in its beauty and natu-
raj location, and is worth fortune
The park is covered with California live
oaks single trees of which cover a quarter of
an acre or rore. Besides these, there are
thousands OF wild walnut trees, thousands OF
sycamores, and tens OF thousands of willows,
the latter being along the river.
The picture herewith represents Mr. Griffith
as he was last Wednesday when he gave the
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had in "Manon." LIE Menestrel says: "a
superb audience was present on the opening
night, and among other important personages
was the Princess Letitia, who had come from
Turin on purpose to be present"
The Italian papers speak in the highest
terms of the new conductor at the leading
theater in Lodi. This clever leader is young
woman, Signorina Palmira Orso.
telegram from Buda-Pesth states that the
new Hungarian opera, KAREN has met with
great success at the Royal Opera-house. The
music is by Charles Czobor.
Nine Frances Saville Fanny Simondson),
the San francisco prima donna who sang at
the Metropolitan last year, has just accepted
a brilliant engagement in Russia.
monument to Karl Loewe, the celebrated
ballad composer. has just been inaugurated
at Kiel, his birthplace. Loewe was born in
1896.
The thea ter An der Wien is about to produce
new operetta, entitled 1.-THE Triple ALI
ance"
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A BIT OF LIFE.

A maiden sat within the door
md sang as many times before.
man 10 daily toll passed by
No love nor pleasure lit his eye:
But when he heard the merry song
He whistled as he went along.
A woma by the window wept
For one who In the churchy ard slept:
But when upon her hearing fell
That tune she knew and loved so well
he food of burning tears was staysd,
And soon song the lips essayed.
Her neighbor heard her tender strain,
nd softly Joined the sweet refrain.
Thus, all day long that one song bore
Its 1oyousness from door to DOR.
Ladies' Home Journal
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CALIFORNlANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 23.-The Havel Of
the North German line brought back from
Germany: A. A. Ritter, Oakland; Franz ana
Miss NJ. Teckbubory, Los Angeles. At the
ST. Cloud-H. B. Case. Continental-C. S.
knight. Holland-Mrs Scott
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INTERESTING TO CoNSULs.
Philade lphia Press.

The Consular service was debauched and
demoralized by President Cleveland in the
first six months of his term. Wholesale re-
movals were made and appointments con.
ferred for political and personal reasons. In
the last year of his administration President
Cleveland placed all but a few Consular Of
fees within the classified service. There is a
general impression abroad that this will por-
tect these PARTISAN appointments. 1t will not
and it ought not.
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A LoUNGING OR BATH ROBE,

White eider-down was the material used In
making this useful and graceful gown. 1t
was lined throughout with pale blue china
SILK (the hood being lined with the sGmel and
had blue silk girdle, with cords to match,
holding the fullness OF the sleeves in place.
White flannel of serge makes most sensible
garment, as il may easily be Numbered at
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In statement concerning the Valley
ROAD published in THE CALL yesterday
Mr.. Claus Spreckels said over his own sig
naturt: 1--WE shall come to San Francisco
as soon as the Bakersfield extension is
completed. The people need have no fear
on that point" Here is a golden Christ
mas promise whose realization may be
looked for in glad new year.
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treatment OF her eyes, has returned ana is
muchlmproved.
Dr. W. ]. Younger, who some time ago
located in Chicago and who has lately been in
Europe visiting the various dental colleges,
arrived here yesterday, accom- panied by Mrs.
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CALIFORNIA glace fruits and candies all ready
Townsend's, 627 Market ST, Palace Hotel.
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3000-acre park to Los Angeles as a Christmas
gift. The park was promptly accepted and
named after him
The following is the modest, unique and I'm,
selfish way he presen ted II:
Your Honor and gentlemen: In the course
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FOUR pounds famous broken candy in large
handsome lunch baskets at soc. Townsends,
627 Market street, Palace Hotel building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24

Santa Claus has hitched his wagon tc
the star OF empire and is coming Wes+
rapidly.
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II Cleveland does not get the recogni-
ton of Cuba into his head pretty soon he
will get it in the neck.
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Phillips ROCK Island excursions


Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, via Rio
Grande and Rock Island Railways Through
tourist sleeping cars to Chicago and Boston. Man
ager and porters accompany these excursions 10
Boston. For tickets. sleepingcar accommodation
and further information. address Clinton Jones
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 80 Mont
gomsry street. san Francisco
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Enjoy as much as you can to-day the
pleasure of anticipation. The realization
of tomorrow may have flies on it.
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Charity as well as friendship claims the
attention of the generous giver.
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What you do for charity to-day will add
to the pleasure of your enjoyment to-
morrow.
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Leave the shops free this evening tc
those who cannot trade in the daytime.
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As soon as one street gets itself lighted
another sets to work to beat1t.
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The holiday OF tomorrow will be g
blessed rest to the bargain-counter clerk
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AYERS Cherry PectoraI, if used according 70
directions Is a speedy cure for colds. Ask your
druggist Tor Ayers Almanac.
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THOUSANDS of packages ready. No waiting
for candies and glace fruits. Plenty OF help az
Townsend's, Palace Hotel.
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SPECIAL information daily to Manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Chipping Bureau (AlIen's). $40 Montgomery
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THROAT TROUBLES TO allay the irritation NAV
induces coughing, use Broicns BronchiG'
Troches." A simple and safe remedv.
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LADIES suffering from nervous Affections hnd
quick relief in PARK Frs GINGER Tonic
PARKER's HAIR BALsAM aids the hair growth
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The San Joaquin gets the best Christ
mas git OF the year in opening of the
Valley road for PASSENGER business.
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In Kentucky: Stranger-I understand that
they lynched man here yesterday. What
had he done?
Colonel Pepper-Done. sub? What had he
done? Why sub, he came heah to open
branch agency for mineral watch company.
That's what he done.-Cleveland Leader.
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Give your help to-day to cheer the
friendless tomorrow.
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1t is easy to make fun of the horse
show, but fun don't improve the bust
ness of the horse market and the horse
show did.
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There is no climate on earth so con-
genial to Christmas as ours and nowhere
else will the day afford such variety of
pleasures.
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"Sound TO the core is the way the San
Franciscans celebrate Christmas. That
Is what Haweis said about US. Now lei us
live UP to it.
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FIVE floors full of California glace fruits at
our factory. Townsend's.
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lbs. famous broken candy, handsome bkts.,
Soc Townsend's, Palace building.
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THE fashionable ladies' corrective tonic is "
Siegerts Angostura Bitters, the renowned so&th
American invigorator.
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PLAIN American mixed, 2 pounds, Csc;
broken candy. pounds, Csc. Townsends.
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The recommendation of Secretary Car
Isle that we should practice economy by
cutting down appropriations for public
improvements will not be received with
favor by the people. That sort of practice
would be the economy which tendeth to
poverty and the wisdom of the Nation re-
jects it.
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LOOSE popcorn, on strings, in balls ana
sugared ana loose. Townsend's, Palace Hotel
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The speeches made before the Govern
ment Commission in favor of Santa Mon
lea may in courtesy be called arguments
but it strains even warm-hearted Christ
mas charity to do ii.
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The Christmas CALL will contain forty
two pages. The home postage on it will
be three cents and the foreign postag
five cents. Don't forget this in mailing
copies to your friends.
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Leave your orders for the Christmas
CALL.
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The report of the Grand Jury tells us
we have many evils in the City and
County, and now will somebody tell US
how to get rid of them?
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The Salvation Army will carry Christ
mas cheer TO those who need it most, and
you will have better right to your own
cheer during the Cay if you help the Army
in its good work.
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If Congress should pass the resolution
recognizing the independence of Cuba and
Cleveland should ignore it there would be
nothing to do but to wait for him to get
out of office. 1t would be of no use trying
to impeach him unless Congress should
feel ike doing it for the purpose of estab-
ling precedent.
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The bargain must be attended to to-day.
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MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

right when he said, "You must wait till man
is dead before you can say whether he has
been fortunate."-Le Menestrel.
French composers are beginning to clamor
for copyright law with Russia. At present
French operas are carrying all before them in
the Cars dominions, but the unfortunate
composers do not derive anything more sub
stantial than glory.
Some observant physician has noticed that
performers on wind instruments generally
have dimples in their cheeks. Since the an
nouncement it is said that number OF society
girls in the East have given themselves incip-
lent mumps by blowing the cornet and other
ear-torturlng instruments
In Milan Sibyl Sanderson has met with as
great success in Saint-Saens' "Phryne" as she
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Congress has made home run.
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The Senators were so eager to get at the
funding bill they could not wait for the
bill to be reported before they began dis
cussing it. 1t is evident that lively fight
is in prospect.
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There is consolation in the weather for
everybody. Those who did their shop
ping before the rain yesterday had sum
shine-those who waited were in the
swim
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There is no longer monopoly of trans
portation in the San Joaquin and before
long there Will be no such monopoly in
any portion of the State.
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Don't crowd too much.
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One of the things which make this
Christmas brighter than those of the last
three years is the prospect that next
Christmas will be brighter still.
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The House has broken the record in the
performance of business before Christ
mas, but the Senate has kept intact the
old record of much talk and very little
work
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The Christmas CALL will be coed New
Years present for your Eastern friends.
1t will give them fair picture of the State
and some idea of the glory thereof.
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The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

Christmas eve.
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1t will soon be the "San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley Road, !" in fact as well
as name. We have reason therefore for a
little more JOY than usual at this season.