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PRESSING THE PORTE.
Rumor Repeats That the Bancroft
VIII Force the DardaneIIes.


LONDON, Oct. 19.-The correspond
emit Of the Daily News at Constantine
PIE teIegraphs to his paper as follows:
1T seems probable that the entry of
the U. S. S. Bancroft into the Darda-
nelles was arranged for befoce she left
New York" This correspondent also
states that Secretary Olney has tele-
graphed to the Porte his thanks for it's
permission accorded to Armenian wo-
men and children whose husbands and
fathers are in the United States to pro-
coed to America.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 18.-It is
stated here that the United States min
lister, Mr.. Terrell, is going to Smyrna
tC consult Rear Admiral Selffidge, who
is in command of the squadron of
United States warships, which have
zrendezvoused there.
ATHENS, Oct. 18.-The Asty pub
fishes a dispatch from Constantinople
which states that the United States
guardship intends to force the Darda-
nelles and that in consequence two
Turkish torpedo boats have gone to the
DardanelleS and two others to Smyrna.
LONDON, Oct. 19.-The Times Con-
stantinople correspondent says it is
untrue that the United states lega-
ton there is pressing the Porte for the
admission of dispatch vessel.
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watson wanted i'm Alabama,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct 1S-Tom Watson
is coming to Alabama to stump for the Middle
of the Road Populist congressional candi-
Congressman W. M. Howard, Populist of
the Seventh district will join him here, and
it is understood that the two will make sew
eral speeches together in Alabama.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19

on the proposition for a reduction to a
cents in the mining rate. The vote of about
100 locals was cast, representing over 20 GOD
miners, and the proposition is defeated by
about to l. President Ratchford states
chat the natural result would be strike,
but he hopes this may be averted
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19
want No Cut Wages.

COLUMBUS. o., Oct. 1S.-President Ratch-
ford and Secretary Lewis. OF the Ohio Min
ers in this city today partially completed the
count Of the vote Of the miners Of the state
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-19

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Oct. Ex-senator Isham
G. Harris, who has been confined to his room
for several days, suffering from severe cold
IL reported somewhat better today.
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Miss Jessie Van Sickler, 1884 Russell ave.
nue. north, will take charge Of the school
at Milbank. s. D.. Nov. !.
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SANDEN ELECTRIC BELT co.
4O6 Nicollet ~, Minneapolis.

Office Hours. 9 a. M. to p. m. Sum
days 2 to 4 p. m.
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@Castoriaisso well adapted to children that
1recomhend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" M. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So, 0xford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
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!" The use Of sCastoria is 50 universal and
its merits 50 well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach.''
Carlos MARTYN, D. D.,
New York City.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
The Flag Raising on Washin gton
Birthday.


Probably it will make no difference if
the precise latitude and longitude of the
large town of Cambridge, which was just
reaching a size when it was in order and
quite proper for it to become a city, is not
given. 1t was in the Empire State, not on
the Hudson. Mohawk, Niagara, or any
other river of sufficient Importance to in
dicate lis location, though it had num-
Der of minor streams that turned the
wheels Of its manufactures. The reader
will have TO take it for granted that it ex-
listed somewhere in the imperial State and
it would be useless to look for it on the
map.
Cambridge was large enough and pro-
gressive enough to have an excellent high
school, in which were taught Greek and
Latin for those who were going to college,
and French, German, geometry and Eng
lish for those who were not. 1t was big
enough also to have bank with a capital
of a quarter of million, whereof General
Loammi Cambridge was the presi dent, az
we'll as the richest and hest-known man OF
the large town just budding into cityhood.
These two institutions are the only ones
that need to be mentioned.
November generally gives US mild sea-
son before the SHOWS come, and January
or February often brings q soft season be-
fore the flowers pick their way out of the
wet soil, which might be called the abo-
riginal summer; and it was in such a sea-
son, from the Goth TO the end of the
latter month, that the first class of the
Cambridge high school gathered on the
lawn beside the building to take their
luncheon.and enjoy an atmosph ere which
was more like June than any month of
winter.
It was the 21st of the month, and the
young ladies and young gentlemen were
intensely engaged in the discussion of a
subject brought before them by Philip
Banker, whose father was the teller of the
bank, and his full name was George W.
Banker; and if his middle name was a
mystery it was solved the next day at
Lake Washington.
The teller wished to be a much bigger
man than he was and looked forward to
the time when he should be president of
the Cambridge Bank. The sheet of water
on his own land was small, but verv
pretty, and he thought OF calling it, when
1t came TO need a name, Lake Banker but
his wife objected, and he compromised by
giving it his middle name rather than that
of the patriot hero who has been revered
and honored as the father of his country.
Mr.. Banker had decided to christen the
lake and hoist the American flag on pole
erected for the purpose on the border of
the lake nearest to his house on Washing
toms birthday, though it would have
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suited him better to have the ceremony on
his own natal day. As nothing could be
done in the United States without an
Grafton and the singing of an ode, he in
vited the president of the bank to make
the oratorical effort and the first class of
the high school to sing the ode, which had
been written by the principal of that insti-
tuition. collation. was to be served on
that occasion, to which the scholars were
invited and some OF the magnates of the
town.
This celebration was the subject of the
conversation on the schoolhouse lawn.
America" the ode, and the "Star-
spangled Banner" had been rehearsed.
The artillery company OF Cambridge was
to be present and fire off all the cannon at
once at the moment when the new "Old
Glory, purchased by the teller, was flung
loose to the breeze. Then the National
| anthem was to follow and the ode in con-
clusion.
What do you think?'' exclaimed Lucy
Archer. Conrad and Olga Binfeld are
not TO be with usl''
do you mean to say, Lucy, they will not
be present?" demanded Phoebe Banker,
the teler's daughter. And the two who
were to be absent were the son and daugh-
! ter of the cashier.
THAT is what | mean to saw, and have
! the information from Olga herself" added
| Lucy. They have always led the singing,
! and Conrad is about the only fellow that
can sing bass"
The statement of Lucy Archer had cre-
ated sensation and something like a panic
among the pupils. 1t had promised to be
great occasion for them. and their hopes
appeared to be suddenly blighted. Conrad
| and Olga bad taken no part in the CONVEX
sation and were seated apart from. the
others, and any one who had looked into
their faces would have seen only picture
of despair in each, though both Of them
were ordinarily bright and cheerful. They
were the best scholars in the school, as
they were the leaders OF the sports and
amusements of both sexes. Now they
looked as though they had not single
friend in the whole world
General Cambridge, whose ancestors
were honored in the name of the town.
was an honest and Just man, but he was
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
DONALD SERIES NO. XVII.
DoNALD'S WALK.

DoNALD'S WALK.
One beautiful Sabbath afternoon Donald
went out for walk, his great big papa on
one side of him and his little mamma on
the other.
After they had walked for two or three
blocks they found that they were standing
at the top of very steep hill.
In order to get to the beach, where they
wished to go, they had to descend that
hill. So they got on a cable car and how
fast they did ride down that hill
Then out of the car they jumped and
walked past the large works where gas
IS made. Donald enjoyed himself very
much looking at the large build
lngs with the immense pipes stretching
out OF them up toward the sky, the huge
tanks and the great piles OF coal IN the
yard.
Next they saw Chinese vegetable
garden down in a hollow. at one end OF
which was a redwood cabin. Something
very amusing happened just then.
Some naughty boys, armed with rocks,
came along. AS they ran by they threw
the rocks with terrible force at the shanty,
which was the home of the hard working
gardeners.
In iiffy out rushed four or five China
men with clubs and poles. Off they
started with a speed like lightning after
the boys, jabbering away in their queer
language all of the time, and looking very
comlcal with blouses and pigtails flying
out behind
ihey were quite angry, and the boys had
nara work TO Keep ahead OF their pursuers.
Donald did not wait to see whether they
were caught Or not, but he thought they
were very naughty boys.
AT last they reached the beach and Don
aid had fine time playing in the cool
sand, and remained long enough to build
quite large house.
Papa pointed out to his little son the
pretty white-sailed boats which dotted
mere and there the beautiful bay.
He also saw large ship being brought
IN by funny little steam tug that "puffed
and bowed" at terrible rate. Then,
when the bright light at Alcatraz shone
out over the water they turned homeward
past the vegetable gardens, the gas works
and up, up the steep hill again.
When they stepped from the car the
new moon was shining in the sky. Was
II really the new moon. my tiny boys?
I'm sure Donald did not think it was, be.
cause this is what | heard him say to his
papa:
Papa, why is just little of the moon
shiny tonight and the rest of it SO dark?
Perhaps the great dragon who lives in
tbe sky has taken bite out of him p an
swered papa.
"No, | think Mr.. Moon is playing that
he is burglar and has black mask on"
said the child with merry laugh.
Maybe, said papa, che is going to
steal some green cheese"
When they reached their home Donald
was as hungry as bear after his long
walk, and when his brother heard how
much he had seen he wished that he ha d
been along, too.
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d" ~ ON many OF you, my uear GILL
AE dren, have ever seen the city OF
Washington or sailed down the
II beautiful Potomac River to
Mount Vernon, where the great
Father of his Country lived and died? Ii
any OF you have done so l am sure that
Won will cherish it as one Of the very
brightest spots IN your childhood mem
ories.
took Just such trip one day in Febru-
ary few years ago, and if YOU don't mind
l will tell you what l saw and heard and
thought while doing so.
II was Washington's Birthday eight
years ago. The winter was Just about to
go away and leave the sky and earth all
ready for the spring. The beautiful
steamer, which a rich banker of Washing
ton had given for the public use in carry
ing people down daily TO Mount Vernon,
left the capital about 10 o'clock in the
morning with a great crowd of people on
board. AS it moved away from the pier
and out into the stream of the beautiful
river l thought of the time when Wash
ington was boy and when no such things
as steamboats, had been dreamed of, and
there was no city at all where the splendid
citv of his name now stands.
The great Washington monument which
rose before my sight upon the bank of the
river seemed to me to be reminder of
the tall, straight youth who, about a
century and a half ago, had wandered
along the sedgy edges of the Potomac or
stood beside its borders dreaming out a
future for himself as he watched the sail
ing ships go slowly and gracefully by and
lonGed to be a sailor. You remember,
children, that the boy Washington wanted
once so badly to 20 TO sea that he made
ready and was about to get on board yes
sci when his mothers love called him back
home again.
Well, the steamer took me on down the
river toward Mount Vernon, and after
while stopped at the quaint old town of
Alexandria, which was quite a village
when Washington was 4 boy. Here we
went on shore for while and were shown
the streets along which he played as a
child and the spot upon the river bank at
which he stood and threw a stone across
the Potomac, and other things of interest
associated with the youth of this great
man. Then the whistle blew and the
steamer started on down the winding
river past the hill and hollows where the
boys OF Fairfax Court had hunted and
fshed and enjoyed themselves as the boys
OF that early time knew how to do
Presently the white houses and little
pier of Mount Vernon came in view, and
all at once the steamer stopped in mid
stream. We waited in silence for
moment wondering what was the matter;
when over the water rang the soft tolling
of the steamer bell, and then we remem-
bered that ever since the death of Wash
ington every ship which sails by Mount
Vernon pauses in its course and tolls its
bell in reverence for his memory. When
the bell ceased its measured monotone the
steamer band began to play softly and
sweetly that beautiful melody, Mount
Vernon Bells ana then as if by COM
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severe in his judgments. The cashier a
German who had modified his name so
that Americans could pronounce it, was
an educated man and a musician of the
highest order, and his wife was his equal
as an artist. He had left his native land
twenty years before under political cloud
which he might have turned aside if he
had been less honest and more subservient
to the wishes of his superiors in Office
Mr.. Blnntield had brought with him his
independence of character. He had been
the manager of a bank in Berlin and was
q very able fnancier. But he never got
along well with General Cambridge Some
OF them said the magnate was jealous of
him because he had mentioned in the be-
ginning as the president of the bank by
some of the wisest men in the town.
One day he reported to the president
that box containing $4,000 in gold was
missing and must have been stolen from
the vault. OF course this discovery Gre
ated tremendous excitement at the meet
ing OF the directors called to receive the
announcement. Without tracing the
matter through all its details, a detective
was sent for and he questioned everybody
about the premises, from the president
down to the janitor, who was also the
watchman. AT the meeting of the board
to hear his report be declared his belief in
the most positive manner that the rob-
Dcl1 WIS elCQ6T DIV Tue teller or
the cashier.
Further inquiry in regard to the two
officials proved that the cashier had spent
his evenings, sometimes till late hour. at
the bank, for week before the discovery
that the box was missing. The teller
always went home as soon as he had bal
anced his cash, and not a suspicious cir
cumstance pointed at him. Mr.. Binn-
held was called before the directors and
questioned by all of them, including the
most expert lawyer in the place, who at
tempted to browbeat the cashier into
making confession, but he was as inde-
pendent as he had always been.
He admitted that he had spent his even
ings for week at the bank to investigate
a discrepancy in the teller's accounts, and
pointed 1t out very precisely to the board
in the books. His brother, who was
farmer IN the country, had called twice
Tor him at the request of Mrs. Binnfield
The detective was present, and used all his
efforts to make the cashier contradict
himself, but Mr.. Binnfield answered every
question promptly and looked every one
who spoke to him squarely in the face.
The result was that the cashier was ar
rested and committed to the county Jail,
and this was only the night before the meet
ing or the scholars on the lawn OF the
school. Most OF the solid men OF the town
refused TO believe that the cashier was
gullty, ana tne teller was not even sus-
pected by any one. The wife and the
children OF the accused were in the greatest
distress, as we'll may be supposed In the
evening OF his committal Mr.. Binnfield
had written long and most affectionate
letter to them, affirming his innocence liz
the strongest terms. He advised that his
son and daughter should continue their
studies at school, and for this reason only
they were there, but they could not engage
in frolic at such time
TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
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SAN Francisco, February 16, 1896,

Editor Chitdren's Page-DEAR SIR: 1 think
you mean George Washington. 1t has sixteen
letters. l. A name, George Washington. q.
Ton, 1000 pounds. 3. mountain gorge, rent.
4. Something found in the laundry, washing.
D. tropical fruit orange. 6. A part of the
head, ear or nose. z. Anger, rage. g. Sorrow,
tears. g. Strife of nations, honor. 10. Place,
Georgetown. IL. Ethan (of the noah eas t),
wlsemau. II. degree of temperature, hot.
13. head covering, hat. Ia. The food OF
millions, wheat.
The entire answer means George Wash
ington.
My, answers are as follows for next
Sunday:
l. The father of his country.
2. George Washington like mathematics to
study best.
3. He had a common school education and
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Amusing Incidents.

Did you ever hear of any one craving a
nickel2 Well, thet is what little boy
said to his mother one day. He wished to
buy toy which he had seen displayed in
show-window, and had been teasing for
nickel. Finally, when he saw that it
was doubtful about his receiving the
money, he said: "Oh, mamma, just crave
a nickel"
A little boy felt sick. His head ached
very badly, but after his mother bathed it
and fixed him comfortably in mis- own lit
tie bed he felt better. Then he said to his
mamma: II feel just like having good
cry "All right, darling, I'm willing;
just cry as hard as you please, then per-
haps you'll feel better.'
II haven't anything to cry about
AS grandma and Bessie were going to
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The Editors Letter-Box.

A very interesting and correct sketch O.
the life of Washington, written by
jeanette c. Talfour aged years, has beer
received, but owing to lack of space it i.
impossible to publish it to-day; but we
| shall be glad to receive another letter from
this bright little girl.
Once more, dear children, please write
only on one side of your paper, and dc
not expect to have your letters corrected
| after they have been received by the
| editor.
| Answers for February 16.
I. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
l; Ton 2 Gorge 3. Washing A.. Orange
| 10. sage IL, Hot. II. Hat. 13. Grain.
II. THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY.
Answers required.
The following is proverb with two certain
letters omitted throughout:
Win tn cts wy tn mic will ply.
1. What great act was passed in March ?
2. Are there any holidays in March?
Ii so, what are they and by whom and
why celebrated?
An enigma composed of seven letters.
My3, 6, 2 is to place.
My l, g, 7 is food for cattle.
My l, ., 3 is used in masonry.
My is a personal pronoun.
W Il, II IL ZIG ulu
My 3. 4, 3 is a covering.
My =, is an exclamation.
My whole is always welcome to the school
boy aud girl.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1S, 1896
To the Editor OF the Chfldren's Pdge-DEAR SIR: !:
MY answer TO last Sundays riddles are as fol-
lows; l.. Ton. 2. Range. 3. Washing. 4.
Orange. s. Ear and nose. g. Terror. z. -.
8. War. 8. Hair. 10. Wheat
The name is George Washington. l remain,
yours truly.
AGNES DONOVAN, age 13 years.
TARA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO Cal, Feb. IL, 1861
My name is Blanch Goodwin. l am five
years old. My sisters name is Thelma. She is
nine months old.
santa brought me a doll with real hair
have six paper dolls. don't go to school.
Mama teaches me at home. l know all my
letters, and can print them.
would love to see this in the children's page
next Sunday. Your friend
BLANcH GOODWIN.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 16, 1895.
Editor CildreR's Pdge--DEAR SIR: ! will try
to answer the puzzles given in to-day's CALL.
The word contains sixteen letters. | take
George Washington as the answer to the first
question.
l; Ton-2OoO pounds. 2. Rent. 3. Washing
and irons L. Oranges. 5. Ears and nose. 6.
Wrath, rage, ire. z. Regret 8. War. 9. Site,
area, seat 10. Washington? IL. Heat. IL.
Hair, hat. 13. Wheat
ANSWER TO REBUS.
l. "The father of his country"
:. AS boy George Washington liked best to
study mathematics, in which he was largely
self-taught.
3. He received but little schooling, his edu-
cation being but elementary and very defect
i've.
d. II was considered great as general and
sta tes man and great because he caused Eng
land to surrender what she claimed as her
rights and forced her to recognize the inde-
pendence of the United States.
D. Mount Vernon,
.: Ships follow the custom OF tolling their
bells while passing the sacred burial place at
Mount Vernon. Yours truly,
ALICE M. BELL, age 13.
1923 Geary street.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 1896.
To the Editor of the Children's Page. l am
very much interested in the children's page.
especially in the Donald series, and often wish
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23
PETS OF HONDURAS.
The Country Is a VeritabIe paradise
for Them.

for Them.
Honduras seems a paradise for pets.
Parrots of every size, from that of spar
row to the great green macaw. three feet
long or more, can Chamber all over and
about the house and never know a cage.
Chachalacas trot through the patios or
courts of the houses in the towns, and Bit
terms stalk disconsolate about. Fawns and
children play together in many yard,
and coons and sometimes an armadillo are
playmates for the little ones, who have few
dolls. In the Sambo hamlet of Ulin a
tame ant-eater was offered to me, and
while we talked of it woman came in
leading gibeonite, which took occasion
to nibble at its owners bare heels while
she bargained.
AS lay in a hammock in Walkna hut
one day peccary came within my reach.
With convenient stick l venIured TO
scratch his brown and bristly back. Down
he Topped on his side and grunte d in sweet
content as long as the tickling went on.
From that moment he was my ardent,
much too ardent, friend and faithful fol-
lower. | could net go ten steps without
finding him at my heels, and his jealousy
was as instant as it was fierce. Woe to
the dog that dared come near me. A sud-
den rush, quick upward thrust of those
cleaning tusks and there was bleeding
cash in that dogs quarters. if he was not
agile beyond the average of dogs. And the
swapping of those tusks was sound that
was most suggestive, particularly to a
white man cropping in the dark for the
ola that holds the drink. Peccaries are
not really the incest of pets for people
whose visitors are nervous.-Outlng.
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only went to school five years. from IL to 16
years OF age.
4. He was the first president of the United
States, and besides, never told a lie.
D. He is buried at Mount Vernon.
.. Ships follow the custom of tolling their
bells when passing the sacred burial place at
Mount Vernon. LILLE PEARL MITCHELL,
- wears old. 8 Elliott Park
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-23

Alfred de Rothschild wears the most
gorgeous cuff links. His cuffs, instead OF
fastening under the arm, fasten directly
over the back of the hand, with double
links consisting of two big pearls, one
black, the other white, surrounded by
diamonds of large size. Mr.. de Roths-
child wears, like the Prince of Wales, a
heavy gold cable bracelet that occasionally
is much in evidence.