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to match. All the fulIness is gathered at
the back. the front and sides fitting
smooth.
A skirt of plaid is useful to wear with extra
waists. One of blue and brown W it'll narrow
lines OF black, yellow and pale green had q
waist of pale brown cloth, made in Norfolk
shape, having two box pleats back and front.
A more dressy waist to be worn with the same
skirt had short Bolero of dark blue velvet.
Below this was wide belt of pale green silk,
with folded collar of the same. AT the OPEN
ing in front OF the Bolero was a full vest OF
blue chiffon over the green silk. The sleeves
were of the paid with a little cape-iike top Of
the blue velvet.
Mixed goods are the rage this season, and
one cannot make mistake in getting any fa-
brio with rough surface and numberless
bright colors interviewer.
Plain skirts OF serge, covert cloth and lady's
cloth are much used for skirts with jackets to
match, being worn either with blouse fronts
or with o silk waist
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AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Paul Meyer, a German, who with Others Is in
terested heavily In the cork growing and cut
ting industry near Catalonia, in northeastern
Spain, is at the Grand.
He gives n lot OF interesting information In
regard to the raising OF cork oaks and the har.
vesting Of the bark. Great areas in California
he says are almost like the region In Gaia
lonia, whore the cork trees flourish to an un-
precedonted degree.
But while there are cork trees In California
that are doing well and bid fair to answer the
expectation OF tho growers, he thinks 1t may
be some time before the cork business Is profit
able
'The trees We have" no said, care indigen-
Gus to the soil and thrive over the whole
mountain region. The poorer the soil Is the
better IL is for the cork trees. They are not q
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CAPTAIN SWASEY.

By the death of Captain William T.
Swasey California loses one of the most
eminent and useful of the rapidly thin
ming band OF her pioneers. He was a man
venerable for his years, honorable for his
many services to the State and Nation and
loved for his personal characteristics
His death will carry mourning into many
household and thousands who have
known him only by reputation will feel
a sense of profound sorrow at his loss
The record of the life of Captain Swasey
is an epitome of the history OF California
as an American State. He crossed the
plains in the days when such crossing
was most adventurous and most danger
Gus. He was here before the discovery of
gold, and as secretary to Consul Larkin at
Monterey had a part in the ceremony OF
raising the stars and stripes, by which Com
and added 1t to the territory of the
United States. From that time on he
was actively engaged in the vigorous up
building of the State. When the Civil
War broke out he was one of the most
earnest OF those resolute spirits who Kept
California in the Union. and one of the
earliest to enter the army to fight for the
preservation of the Republic and the lib
Grafton of the slaves.
Captain Swasey's mind was as active as
his hands. He was a writer and speaker
as well as pioneer, soldier and man
Of business. No man in the State has
written more about the pioneers and the
early days of California than he. In a
certain sense he was the historian of the
Society OF Pioneers. and by his written
and spoken words, as well as by his broad
sympathies and untiring energies, helped
to organize that association and maintain
its present high prestige in the State.
Although among the most energetic,
most industrious and most sagac ious
pioneers Of California, he did not gather
the large wealth of which there was SO
many opportunities. In half-hum orous
way he was accustomed to attribute this
to what he once called ian ingenuity in
devising unfortunate schemes and specula-
tons which amounted almost to genius"
This, however, is hardly the correct view
of the matter. If Captain Swasey did not
become rich man. it was because he was
more OF patriot than a money-seeker,
oho oeoauSc nAS uiuu was more OCcuple
in advancing the welfare of California
and OF his fellow-pioneers than in in
creasing his own riches.
We have lost man whom we can never
replace. A link which connects Califor-
MIA of to-day with the pastora, age of the
missions has been broken. One OF the
men whose patriotism drew its inspira-
ton from the hard struggles of the over
land passage. and from the glorious men,
cries of the days when the starry banner
was first waved over California, has gone
from US. There is left to us only his
writings, some fragments of his speeches
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PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Gladstone is disappointed at the small
sale OF his edition of Bishop Butler, only 1000
copies having been sold.
The present Gear cultivates his tenor voice
when he has time; his father played the from
bone, and his great-grandfather whistled.
Sir Arthur Sullivan can now command $4,000
down for one song, while from 1.-THE Lost
Chord alone 1t is said that he has realized
over $4,000.
Sir Arthur Sullivan can now command $500
down for one song, while from "The Lost
Chord, !" alone it is said that he has realized
over $4,000.
Israel Zangwill, the English nov elist and
essayist, has just.concluded successful lee.
turing tour in England. He is said TO be con.
templating visit to the United States next
year.
Thomas Jefferson, the actors son. has an
autograph album that is unique in contain
ing the thumb prints OF celebrities. Among
them are those of the President and Mrs.
Cleveland, Secretary Lamont and Francis w IL
son.
The Ameer of Afghanistau has become a
victim OF the cycling craze, but as he is
averse 10 using the energy necessary to propel
a bicycle, a London firm has built him q ma
chine on which he can ride in comfort, while
two attendants work the pedals.
At Dolhain, on the Belgian frontier towards
Germany, the whole population went to the
railroad station recently to boot the Count of
Flanders, with his son, Prince All bert and his
son-in-law, the Duke of Vendome. because the
count had employed Germans on his estate
near by.
Former Empress Eugenie. whose artistic
tastes have been one of the causes of the life
long sympathy and friendship between her
self and Queen Victoria, still at times, in
spite OF her advanced age and falling eye.
sight, finds relaxation in little water color
drawing, formerly a fayorite pastime of hers.
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WHEN SALLY SANG.

When Sally sang her songs for me, in days When
you were young
The sun and stars about our path lovelier glamor
flung;
And was wont TO smiling say, while looking in
her eyes,
The melody was treacle spilled from realms OF
paradise.
And so the hours went gliding by as streamlets IN
the sea.
When were younger than to- day and Salv
sang to me.
see the old plain parlor now wherein some after.
noon
She warbled "Magsie' with wet ewes then tnrned
to "Bonny Doon;'
And "Mtily Darlins' had its charms, and rathar
seemed divine,
The while ionged to have her put "little hand
in mine"
All, well! Old age should cease to dream hrt T
would like 10 see
Her face once more, as in youth, when Sally
sang 10 me- Nashville American.
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doesn't her singing appeal to your
"Well, it does seem n need of help."-Trut

Lady on entering the kitchen early one
morning saw plate and knife and fork, the
former of which had evidently con tanned rab-
bit-pie. The lady strongly sus pected certain
policeman of having supped off it. and the
following conversation took place between her
and the cook:
MISUNDERSTANDING become OF the cold
rabbit-pie that was left?
Jane-Oh, didn't think it was wanted,
mum, so gave it to the dog.
Mistress (sarcasticallyf-Does the dog use
knife and fork, then?
Jane (unabashed)-Not very well yet, mum,
but I'm teaching him to,-Tit-Bit
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and his memory. These will we cherish
for years to come, and from them Califor-
mans yet to be born will draw inspiration
which will add to their love OF their ma
tive land, their veneration for those who
founded it as an American common
wealth, and their patriotism which en-
braces it as part of the American Union.
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MISSES FoUR.GORED SKIRT.

graceful skirt for misses which will retain
its shape is shown here. 1t has a front gore,
one gore on either side and one gore in the
back, which is gathered at the top.
All materials may be made up after this
model. which IS suitable for separate
skirts or for costumes with waist or jacket
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Yesterday was virtually holiday, and
this gives Us three in row, so we are in
luck.
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CASA. o. s., Oakland, Cal. A question in
regard to weight of air. coal gas and hydrogen
was answered in this department in the issue
of Christmas day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Phillips Rock Island E1cn-.,o,.

Phillips Rock Island Excursion.
Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, vi. III.
0rande and Rock Island Railways Through
tourist sleeping cars to Chicago and Boston MAJ
ager and porters accompany these excursions to
6oseon For tickets. sleeping-car accommodate
and furtber Information. address Clinton Jones
General Agent ROCK Island Railway, 30 Mont.
gomeEy street. san Francisco
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counted. Without having read the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the particular organIza-
ton referred TO in the communication OF the
correspondent this department cannot tell If
the ruling CT the chair was correct in the case
| cited
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.
Pupii-The steam pipes in our tiat.-Puck.

Teacher-Name another great non.conductor
of heat.
Pupil-The steam pipes in our fat.-Puck.
you're not the only pebble on the beach, y
said the cracker to the bivalve, jocularly.
"No,' replied the bivalve; ''but I am the
only oyster in the stew."-Philadelphia North
American.
She-So he married her for her money?
He-Yes.
She DISQUALIFICATION awfully rich she
must be.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The minister was great hand-shaker-shut-
ting down like wise. One day he shook a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Young MOTHER AND DAUGHTER-R. A. O.
City Fannie Young has not yet renowned
the stage. Her daughter is playing when sh
has an engagement
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

1t was a close call on Christmas, but
the closeness passed and The CALL sur
wives.
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With the closing of the Christmas fes-
tivities the glory of the old year is over
and now all the world looks forward to
the new and hopes for better things.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The City needs an inspector to see that
wires are not strung in such manner as
to endanger the lives of firemen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The legislative session will be lively
even if the legislators attend strictly to
business. There are several big issues be-
fore them.
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Those who have been trying to roast
THE CALL will now take notice that it can
not be done even when the fire is started
in the next building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The Christmas CALL was great, but you
see we had lots OF plums LETT to make The
CALL to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Colonel William E. Potter, who has Just died
at his home in Bridgeton, N. j., enlisted in the
army in 1862, while he was student in
Princeton. He served till June 4, 1865. attain.
ing his rank by gallant and meritorious con.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

CALIFoRNIA'S VOTE-F. H., Suisun, Cal Nc
Kinleys plurality In the State of California
over the fusion ticket is given as 1885,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Those who received most on Christmas
are planning to receive again en- New
: Years
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

TIE Chronicle and the Bulletin had
Christmas impulses that do them honor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

WEIGHT OF METALs-A O. S., Oakland, Cal
Cne cubic foot of aluminium (sheet) weighs
1866 mounds; one cubic foot OF lead weighs
cast 1888 pounds, and in sheet 711.6 pounds
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
CALlFORNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec 26.-At the Man
hattan-W. C. Ralston; Grand-Miss McClel-
land; Imperial-M. Weiner; Holland-W. H.
Allen; Stuart-Mrs. P. Cowles; Marlboro-J.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

In meditating upon New Years resolu
tons make up your mind to make Sal
Francisco a home market.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The rejoicing of the Democrats over the
fact that they have carried the town of
Lynn shows how small crunb is needed
to comfort those who have had surfeit of
crow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

So great are the differences of opinion
among Congressman on the Cuban ques-
ton the patriots can hardly expect TO re-
ceive any more recognition this winter
than will be necessary to hang a de-
bate on.
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Send THE CALL to your Eastern friends
and show them the kind of paper shat i;
read in the homes of California.
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PHYSICIANS recommend Ayers Pills for dys.
pepsia and liver complaint and for general
family use. See Ayers Almanac.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

COMMANDS No PREMIUM-H. T.. Irvington,
Alameda County, Cal. IS piece of the
United States coined in 1897 does not COM
mand any premium
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There are choice bargains left in all
KIND of novelties as you can see by read
ing our advertising columns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The comfort of Christmas lies in getting
over with it.
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There is not much difference in these
days between the Weather Bureau and an
irrigation plant.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

THE fashionable ladies' corrective tonic is DR..
Siegerts Angostura Bitters the renowned South
American invigorator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

We shalt not have full prosperity in
this country until a new protective tariff
come into thorough operation. The ills of
Democratic blundering cannot be over
come by the faith cure
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California must battle in Congress NOT
only for protection to her industries but
for encouragement 10 her commerce. The
more we increase our products the more
We must expand the markets for them.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

AN ADVANCE DATES. K. NJ. o., City. The
LIST of January, 1900. will fall on a Monday.
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IF afflicted with sore eyes DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. druggists sell 1t Mt rs cents
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T. Davis. Mrs. H. E. o'Neal. L. Dryfus. G. W.
Short is here buying.
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TARGET-SHooTING-T. A. S., City. Without
knowing the size of the targets, distance be-
tween rings and distance from the shooting
asked.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The report that the administration is
taking steps to foreclose the mortgages of
the Pacific roads is encouraging. 1t looks
as if Cleveland had come TO the conclu-
sion that the passage OF the funding bill
is q forlorn hone
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

SPECIAL Information daily to manufactures,
business houses and public men by the Press
Chipping bureau (AlIe 81, $40 MONTGOMERY
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THE CALL had red hot Christmas.
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Rest. digest and be happy
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The CALL owes thanks to the Fire De.
partment for the prompt work done In
saving the press. composing and editorial
rooms on Christmas day, and gives them
with a full appreciation of the merit of the
service rendered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Let US have an inspector of wires.
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.CR1ME-M. R., City. The published statistics
OF murders and execu tions IN the leading
countries OF the world are so unsatisfactory
that they cannot be relied upon for the pur-
pose OF making comparisons as to crime, In
crease or decrease, in those countries
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

FLAG-L. ]. NJ, San Leandro, Gal. There is
no law to prevent foreign society from rails
ing flag of its nationality from flagstaff
over Its headquarters on the death of mem
Der or on a holiday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

VoTING-R. A., City. In voting for Presi-
Dental electors voter may cast his vote for
the electors of one party or he may vote for
one or more electors on every ticket, providing
that he does not vote for m ore than the State
Is entitled to,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Mrs. Hetty Green has distinguished her
self again. She interrupted political
discussion in streetear the other day and
asked the disputants to stop talking poll
tics as the election is over and they made
her nervous. They stopped.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

E. Il. BLACK, painter. 12O Eddy street.
MOCHA. pistache & camelia cake 9O5 Larkin..
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According to the Buffalo Commercial tn,
regular Dem ocratic organizations of tina
State outside OF New York City are dis
posed TO stick to Organism. PopuIism ano
free silver. 1t is in fact a clear case of be
ing dead stuck and staying there.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

ARCHITECTURAL DRAwING-A. u.s., City. Rule
No. 100, relating to evening schools, says:
The studies pursued at these schools shall be
reading, spelling, writing. arithmetic, grammar
geography, architectural drawing, mechanical
Drawing, bookkeeping, algebra and geom etry.
schools.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

BLANK BALLOT is VoTE-J. H., City. The
general rule in majority of fraternal organi.
cations is that majority of votes cast elect a
candidate. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows has hel
that 1.-THE constitution of the order REQUIRES a
majority of all votes cast to elect and a vote
in blank is as much vote as though it had
the name of candidate upon it, and to be
elected a candidate must have ma iority O {
all the votes cast, including blanks" Follow
ing in the line of this the Severe ign Grand
Lodge in 1881 held that "when but one caudi.
date is nominated for given Office he is not
elected II the number of blank ballots exceed
the number OF votes given for the candidate. y
The reason for this is that when there is hu +
one candidate and motion to have the score,
tary cast the ballot is not carried there mnst
be ballot, and that every ballot cast is a vote
and must DC counted, as it expresses the wish
OF the voter. His blank is an expires sion that
ne does not want the candidate to fill the Office
writers on parliamentary law set down the
general rule that where there is no special pro-
vision in the constitution Of an organization
dldates for office are placed in nomination
and that 1t matters not IL but one candidate is
named at the proper time the announcement
IS made That nomI nations are closed When
the time for baloting comas the teliers collect
all the ballots and count each one separately
but blank ballots are not counted. When
there is but one candidate and the nomina-
lions have been closed, and there is demand
for ballot, no other one can be placed in nomi-
nation, therefore votes cast for some one other
than the candidate or cast blank are not
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Cultivate home joys.

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
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RIvERs1DE-H. B. H, LOOMS, CAL River.
SIDE, In this State, does not derive any revenue
from the sale of liquors, and that has nothing
to do with the low rate of taxation there 1t
mas no saloons and the amount received from
prosecutions for Illicit selling of liquor does
not quite cover the expense of prosecution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

The old warehouses; of Democracy turned
the party over to the wild colts during tie
campaign and are now suffering the con-
sequences. The colts are in the lead and
are kicking the old fellows as fast as they
show any desire to come TO the front again.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Mr.. Gladstone is disappointed at the small
sale OF his edition of Bishop Butler, only 1000
copies having been sold.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

Professor Hypnit-Now, young lady, you will
greatly as sist the test by remaining passive.
So-er-concentrate your mind on nothing.
Ethel-Oh, Cholly, how fortunate you came
with me! Proceed. professor.-Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1896-08-21

1t seemed almost to defy human intel
lect, but Ben Tillman, from South Car
olina, knows that the goldbugs OF Wall
street and vampires of Lombard street
are "agin the farmer" and the way the
farmer can get even is to cut his dollar
i'll two. Applause.
We are living in a grand and awful
time. But the newspapers are printed
every day, and the Americans are not
asleep. The brain of the American peo-
pie is not dull. Their hearts are not dis
honest. These heresies come and 20 as
the tide flows, and sometimes in the
thickest of the night we may not appear
to see the stars that are shining. But
you remember ON one historic occasion,
when the sky was all covered with fog,
some one asked, "Oh, say, can you see
by the dawn's early light the star span
gled banner yet waving?" And it was
there! Enthusiastic cheers.