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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
ROBERT BURNS.

The proposal of the Caledonian Club to
erect a monument to Robert Burns in
Golden Gate Park is one that will be sure
to receive the warm approval OF the great
majority OF the people of San Francisco.
1t will go hard with the proposal indeed if
it does not receive something more than
approval. The club ought to find gener-
Gus assistance from all citizens, and the
monument should be made an evidence of
the appreciation in which Burns Is held
by the community as q whole. and not
merely by those of our people who are OF
Scotch birth or ancestry.
Robert Burns has earned for himself the
proud title of "The Poet OF Humanity"
All who love poetry recognize the justice
of his claim to that rank among the
mighty masters of song. What he did for
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
THE FIRST CLOUD

They stood at the altar one short year ago:
He vowed from the troubles of life TO defend her,
To have her and TO hold her for veal or for woe
She spoke the responses in accents most tender
OH has ali her wlfely devotion been wasted
She mopes there in silence, pain at her heart
The lamps are unlighted, his supper untasted.
Their sky, first all cloudless, is now overcast:
For Joy there is sorrow, for gladness detection:
The serpent has entered their Eden at last,
And left its dark trail the flowers of affection.
Oh. we'll may there be in her bosom psin.
a grief that she vainly enOeavors to smother:
To-nighi he has told her In language quite plain,
She can't cook his meals half as well as his mother
Boston Courier.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
PERSONAL.

William G. Blatt OF Detroit is in the City.
R. C. Goodspeed OF Durham is at the Grand
S. NJ. Duarte OF Monterey is on visit here
]. H. butcher of Livermore is visitor to the
City.
P. Arthues OF St. Paul is recent arriva
here.
Palace.
J. o. Britain of Marysvtlle is here on bust
ness trip.
J. O. Graus, business man OF Los Angeles
is in town.
Matt Robinson of st. Joe, Mo-, arrived here
yesterday.
DR.. NJ L. Pratt Of Chicago has arrived here
and is at the Lick.
G. G. Wallace of San Jose is among the ar
rivals at the Lick.
George w. Cooley. business man OF BENZ
cia, is at the Baldwin.
Frank Lyon OF the United States steamer Ore
gon is at the Occidental.
A. Drummer and wife, of Milwaukee, Wis.
are at the Cosmopolitan.
C. H. Gillespie. dealer in California wines
in New York. is in the City.
A W. Mcpherson of Raymond arrived here
yesterday and is at the Russ.
]. II. Mcfarland of Pasadena arrived herr
yesterday and is at the Grand.
w. C. Parker, leading fruit-grower OF Ken
wood, is one of the arrivals here.
Frank Y. Murphy, owner of mining prop
erty t Ely, Nev., is a late arrival here.
WE. Peck, a merchant OF Santa Cruz, ar
rived here yesterday and is at the Grand.
]. w. Potter, mining and business man o
Yreka is among the arrivals at the Grand.
Harry ]. Vance of Jersey City is touring th'
State and is registered at the Cosmopolitan.
7. d. Houck, a railroad man of Pittsburg
who frequently comes to California, is at tht
Palace.
James Tonan, cattle-ratser and owner o
large mining interests at Sutter Creek, is a
the Cosmopolitan.
Among the arrivals here yesterday were
Theodore S. Brown and W. o. Bigelow o
Stockton. They are at the Russ.
s. H. Cummings, wealthy resident OF st
Albans, VT, is here, accompanied by Mrs
Cummings. They are at the Palace.
C. A. Snow, the representative of Mrs Moses
Hopkins, has been suffering for some time
with locomotor ataxia at his home, 2510 Fill
more street, but is now rapidly recovering
six weeks ayo he went East and the day after
his return he was stricken. He thinks he will
De able to be out before long.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani left on the 9 o'clock
Sunset limited train of the Southern Pacific
road last night by way of New Orleans fol
Boston. She was accompanied by Mrs. Ellen
Graham, her intimate friend for several years
maid and private secretary. The Queen ex
poets to reach Boston shortly after noon on
Christmas day, where she will be met and
entertained by the relatives of her late hus
band. There have been many visitors for the
last few days to see the Queen. Yesterday the
rush was heavier than usual, including sew.
eral insurance agents.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Scotland was great, but what he dld ior
the world at large was greater still. ne
has long ceased to be regarded as the poet
OF the Scottish people exclusively. he Is
the singer of the universal song OF the
human heart and is everywhere esteemed
as the poet of all mankind.
Though an alien to the land OF Calnor-
MIA Robert Burns is not an alien 10 tne
hearts OF its people. Much OF the Joy anu
happiness of life with us, as well as lie III
Scotland, has been due to the sweet songs
he wrote and the sentiments OF love,
charity and friendship which he expressed
IN thoughts that breathe and woros tiiae
burn" We owe to him more than we can
give, and the erection of monument III
his honor amid the groves OF our parA
would be less tribute to his memory
than an expression of our own apprecla-
ton of what is finest and truest IN
human character.
The people of California are in the full
est sense OF the word ''heirs OF all the
ages" We may also claim to be heirs OF
all countries, of all climes and OF all
genius. In the building up OF our cities
and the cultivation of our fields men from
all parts of the world have come ana
taken part. In our social organism has
been infused the best thoughts OF the best
men of all nations. We owe debt to
Dante, to Racine, to Goethe, to Shakes
peare, to Moore and to Burns. That debt
it would not be Inappropriate to pay by
the erection of monuments in our PARK.
No right thinking man will consider such
monuments alien to our social lie or 10
our institutions.
The people of San Francisco can with
the truest patriotism unite with the Gale
DOMAIN Club in carrying out to success
full accom- piishment the task which the
club proposes to undertake. We cannot
have too much of art in our City nor show
too much appreciation of true genius,
wherever it may have lived. Robert Burns
is one of the singers whom we honor in
every household and in every heart, and
there is no reason why we should not give
in our parks a visible manifestation OF the
esteem in which we hold him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

DIX. B. Sellers, q prominent merchant of
Eureka, CAL, is here on business, and is at the
Grand He said last night, in reference to his
section:
sit is fact that while the San Francisco
merchants, daily press and citizens OF the
lower counties have ofttimes exhibited doubt
as to whether Eureka, Humboldt County, was
located in the State of oregon or Washington,
it remained for THE CALL to take the initiative
step and geographically locate US as being a
part of the glorious State of California. Craft
tude is surely due it for the very interesting
and able way in which it has written up our
resources, our people and our wants.
'It is also true that the county has directly
felt the advantages of this attention which
The CALL has given US. Already projected
railroad is under survey by the Iron Mountain
Mining Company from Red Bluff to Eureka,
and scarcely a steamer leaves San Francisco
for Eureka, without an adventurous miner
aboard, anxious to cast his lot among US and
try his luck in the placer mines along the
klamath and Trinity rivers.
"Without doubt the gold-mining industry
OF Hum boldt will shortly equal the good days
in Trinity County, and the county will be one
of the largest gold producing territories of the
State The fact is very few OF our mines have
as yet been developed. However, the coming
winter promises some big surprises to the
people of this State.
Eureka will be the natural supply point.
Although only trails now lead ont in the direc-
tion Of the mines, the people of the county
shortly contemplate building good, substantial
wagon roads. A com bina tion OF circumstances
will at times stagnate our lumber industry,
but with the development of the gold mines,
we can see permanent prosperity.
Salmon fishing and duck shooting are some
of our principal sports. We now have several
thousand acres in preserves; sporting club of
twenty, limited, and well equipped club
house to entertain our city friends. Even the
little suckers are now looking to Alex Vogel-
sang for protection. And with the prospect of
sending Billie Foote TO the United States
Senate in four years, my friend Cutler and
are reconciled to eat crow for several years."
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
NEW SPAPER PLEASANTRIES.

"Why don't you propose to her. Patlow
You love her, don't you?"
''Yes, deyotedly."
"And you can support wife, can't your"
al certainly can; but hang it, old man,
can's stand the expense of an engagement
with the opera season staring US in the face
Christmas only few weeks off and flowers q
bull ces."-Harpers Bazar.
Young Mrs Fitz-The Trolleybys have such
jewel of hired girl. Their floor is actually
clean enough to eat off.
Young Mr.. Filthy George, that ought tc
be right handy when he has to carve duck,
Indianapolis Journal.
"Julia, you know George used to love to stuff
my sleeves in before we were married?"
Eyes"
''Well-now he says: Great guns-can't you
get some kind of cloak that you can get into
by yourself "-Chicago Record.
Tommy-Oh, pawl
Mr.. Figg-Well?
"How can solid fact leak out?"-Indian-
apolis Journal.
"Paw, what is your busy day?"
"WeIl, happy urchin, it is when stay at
home to rest and your mother gets me to do a
few little odd jobs around the house. detroit
free Press.
"say, mister" said the little fresh-air child,
as she watched the cattle enjoying their cud,
"do you have 10 buy gum for all of them COWS
to chew|'-Troy Times.
"Do you think that all matches are made in
heaven?"
Yes; except those made at the seashore.'-
Judge.
II always like to see ou play golf, old man. /"
"Do you? Why?"
you've such splendid command of Ian
guage."-St. Paul's.
"What you need is warmer climate, Mr..
Grumpey," said the doctor in his most per-
suasive tone.
81 guess you'll get me there all right
enough" was the ungracious response-De-
troit Free Press.
Then jamie Laughed-"Jamie,'' called his
mother, sharply, you've been loafing all day.
Satan always finds some work for idle hands
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
CANDIDATE WITH A CON
SCIENCE.
Chicago ChrnnIcIe,

"AlPs fair in love, war and politics" has
long been maxim well followed, but Fl. d.
Flood, who was declared by the Virginia State
Board OF Canvassers to have been elected to
Congress from the Tenth District, has refused
TO accept his certificate His opponent was
Jacob Yost, whose name appeared upon some
Of the ballots as 81. Yost,' thus giving Mr..
Flood technical plurality. He has deter
mined not TO take advantage of this error, and
new election will therefore have TO be held
in order 10 choose representative. 1t is so
seldom that such fairness is exhibited under
the stress OF political excitement that it is
worthy OF especial mention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

committee of prominent Partisan drama
lists and literary men has been formed to de-
wise celebration in honor of Nine. Sarah
Bernhardt. to commemorate her services to
contemporary French dramatic art.
Izzet Bey, an Arab from the Hauran, the
sultan's chief adviser. is now about 45 years
of age. He has been the confidential secretary
of Abdul Hamid since the fall, in the early
days of October, 1885, OF Little Said Pasha.
Grover Cleveland will, If he lives until the
4th of March, have one distinction that no
other President has enjoyed. He viii be the
only occupant of tho White House that has
ever ridden to the pitol with two different
successors.
1t is alleged by the Charleston News and
Courier that many of the cracker and noun
tain district delegates of the Georgia Legisla-
ture voted for Alexander Stephens Clay, the
new Senator, in the belief that they were cas- t
ing their ballots for the late Vice-President of
the Confederacy.
Mr.. Kato, the secretary of the japanese lega-
ton in Paris, has just been appointed Com
missioner-General of Japan at the exposition
of 1900. His Government, which has already
voted $4,000 for the occasion, will undoubt-
edly vie with European nations in the extent
and magnifcence of its exhibits.
The Dispatches Paris correspondent. who has
investigated the absurd story printed of
Paderewski's insanity, says the great pianist
is at AK les Bains taking the waters for a
stomach complaint, but otherwise is in perfect
health mentally and physically. But his
physician ordered absolute rest and quiet, and
not even his letters are forwarded to him.
The Empress of Russia was very popular
with the Parisians during her visit to the
French capital. Curiously enough, her mother
only is mentioned in the biographies pub
lished in French papers. German contempo-
raries ask whether the French cannot forgive
her father that he contributed largely to the
defeat of the French army at Gravelotte,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
ADJUSTABLE BRETELLES.

A verv effe ctive arrangement for making a
plain waist dressy is shown here. 1t is one OF
the newest accessories, and is made with a
point in the back, and in these examples the
straps extend to the waist line only or below,
as shown in the illustration.
Embroidered bands of fax-colored net,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Edith-He told me was so interesting and
so beautiful.
Maude-And yet you will trust yourself for
life with a man who begins deceiving you
even at the commencement of his courtship.-
Boston Transcript
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. 19.-At the st. Cloud
&C. G. Cutter, Stuart, D. Marx. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. st. George OF San Jose lett the St. Cloud to
sail for Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Gladys-Phyllis' neck is certainly beautiful,
but don't think she ought to show so much
Of it, do you?
Frank (her cousin)-Well, you see she has
neither face, figure nor money; it's simply a
case of neck or nothing with her.-London
Pick-Me-Up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

with spangles is very effective for silk or hand
| some wool waists.
The short ruffie is set on cap-shaped piece
at the shoulder; the upper one being stitched
to the bands.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
to do. Take this basket and bring in some
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Advocate.

He had learned the part OF Hamlet but the man.
ager declared
That his talents were for other roles whence he
could not be spared;
And that is why he gave 1t up, despite ambItion's
throb,
To play in "Julius Caesar" as the leader Of the
mob.-Washington Star.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

There is much talk of establishing per-
manent census bureau, but the one which
took the census of 1890 seems about as per-
manent as anything could be.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

A prayer-book which was once the prop
erty of Benjamin Franklin was recently
sold for $3.50. thus showing the extent OF
public appreciation of printers prayers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
Phillips Rock Island Excursions

Phillips Rock Island Excursions
Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, via Rio
Grande and Rock Island Railways. Through
tourist sleeping to Chicago and Boston. Man
ager and porters accompany these excursions to
Boston. For tickets. sleeplng-car accommodations
and further information. address Clinton Jonea
General Agent kock Island Railway, 30 Mont
gomery street. san Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The street-Ighting movement has added
a new glow to the Christmas season, and
now let US have a street-paving movement
to give US Happy New Year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

1t would be funny thing if we should
have war with Spain while the European
war cloud goes on dissipating itself in the
upper air, but it is always the unexpected
that happens.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

If this is not the best Chris tmas season
we have ever had it is at any rate better
than any for several years past, and there
is comfort in that
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

1t will be too late tomorrow to send
California goods to your Eastern friends
for Christmas, but not too late to get them
for your own home.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (AlIen's), $40 Montgomery,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

lbs. famous broken candy, handsome bkts.,
soc. Townsend's, Palace building.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

OIney's advice on the Cuban question
was heard by the Senators. but it was not
needed. He is g back number.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Huntington seems to be making his fight
for Santa Monica with weapons up his
sleeve.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Foul journalism is getting the scrubbing
brush in the neck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

California will have representative in
the Cabinet provided Californians do not
make too much fuss over it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

TIME to send your Eastern friends Cal. glace
fruits, SOC h.; handsome bkts. Townsend's.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The stranger in San Francisco in these
days will think every night is festival.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The limit of public patience with the de-
felt revenue viii end on the 4th of March,
and then something will be done.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

An Examiner lie is never a sensation,
but it passes as freak.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

1t is reported that the prospects for Ire
land are bright at last. The new era
seems TO be universal in its dawning.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions evidently believes Cuba is near
enough relation to deserve a Christmas
gift.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

There is one consolation for the public.
The Examiner corrupts NOBODY except
those who delight in it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

This is not going to be routine Con-
gress. 1t shows signs of breaking the
record in every direction.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The movement toward the erection OF a
monument 20 Robert Burns is a good
thing. Push it along.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Don't forget to leave orders early in the
week for the Christmas CALL. 1t will
give you good reading for the holiday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Make up your mind to help the Salva-
ton Army "cheer the friendless."
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Tom Reed proposes to send a tariff bill
10 the Senate for the purpose of compell-
ing the statesmen in that body to make
show down, and it seems a good way of
calling The bluff.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

LARGE, handsome basket and four pounds of
our famous broken candy, soc. Townsend's.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

DIR. SIEeERTs Angostura Bitters, pure vege-
table tonic makes health and health makes bright
rosy cheeks and happiness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs" are OF great
service in subduing Hoarseness and CoughA
Sold only in boxes. Avoid limitations.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The Senate will soon give US leave to
recognize Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

AYERS Cherry Pectoral, If used according to
directions, is a speedy cure for colds. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Almanac.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

IF afflicted with eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water druggists sell it at rs cents
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Since it seems that Congress cannot pass
an antitrust law the courts will sustain
it might be good plan to appoint COM
mission of judges and let them frame law
10 suit themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

The Christmas CALL will be a chrysan-
themum,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Rest we'll to-day for the crush comes to-
Yu0rrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

This is the day to mediate on Christmas
charity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

BY the time Cleveland gets back from
his duck-shooting he may find the Senate
has settled the Cuban question for him
and be will have nothing to do but tune
up and play second fiddle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Z. H. BLACK, painter, IZU Eudy sIr5eE
MOCHA. pistache & camelia cake. 905 Larkin.'
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

On Wednesday last The CALL published
in its local columns, and merely as mat
ter of news, the complaint of Alfred Isson,
addressed to the President, making
charges against Hon. H. S. Foote, the
United States District Attorney. The
CALL did not vouch Cor the truth of any OF
the charges preferred, nor give its sane
tion to the criticism of the District Attor-
ney. Three indictments were pending
against George Stierlen for sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails. Stierlen
was allowed to plead guilty to one indict-
ment and was heavily fined by Judge
Morrow; the other two indictments were
nolle prosed, or dismissed. An investiga-
tion of the facts shows that the action OF
the District Attorney and the disposition
of the Stierlen cases instead of being the
subject of adverse criticism were emil
nently just and proper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

with ruff1es to match, make a charming trim
ming suits Bile to wear with waist of silk, wool
or cotton fabrics.
Bands of lace insertion, either black or
white, over ribbon the same width are very
pretty with any waist
Black chiffon with applique designs or lace
braid is used, with stay OF silk or ribbon un-
der the fat band. Plain black chiffon rutfles
with band of the same over silk and studded
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Congress very promptly passed law
prohibiting the sale of intoxicating
liquors in the Capitol. and now the ques-
tion comes how the law can be enforced if
Copgressmen and the lobby fellows en-
courage the violation of it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Well done, Stockton street.
The illuminations were lovely.
Pasd our ada for holiday bargains.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Then jamie Laughed-"Jamie," called his
mother, sharply, ''you've been loafing all day.
Satan always finds some work for idle hands
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

HE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.