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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
CURRENT HUMOR.

The cannibal chief stayed his savage follow.
ers with gesture and addressed the fair cap.
tive: 'Will you not let US know he said, with
extreme courtesy, "to whom we are indebted
for this collation."
She bowed her head for the fatal stroke. "My
name," she murmured, 'is Trilby."
Oppressed by the dead stiffness that fol-
lowed she raised her eyes. She was alone
"And to think" she twittered, 'that l might
have Ben Boltedr-New York Express
Bobbie-Popper, what is a bachelor" maid
Mr.. Wallace-Er-why- old maid with
money, guess.-Cincinnati Enquirer
Mother of the only baby on earth-Aren,t
you going to kiss him, George?
Brother of the mother, etc.-Why not stick a
pin in him? He'll howl just as loud for that
as he would for me kissing ghim.-Indianapolis
Journal.
guest at Boston hotel while going down
the elevator. remarked to the colored elevator
man: II want to go to the wharf where the tea
was thrown overheard"
WELL" said the man, looking mystifed
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of the case. In fewer words it means that
a protective tariff and the removal of a
transportation power which is able to de-
termine prosperity or its opposite are the
great considerations before the country. A
commission composed on the lines laid
down in the report would be something
UNIQUE in the history of the country. Its
report would represent the great produc-
ing classes and would not be inspired by
any influence that England and Wall
street might be able to bring to bear. 1t
would open the eyes of the Nation to the
possibilities residing in legitimate en-
couragement of those industries and inter-
ests which must be considered if the pros
perity of the country is desired, and would
call attention to this splendid Western
empire which will in time become the
leading source of National wealth.
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AN IMPORTANT INQUIRY.

The commission recommended in re-
port from the Senate Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor will have some heavy
work to do if the suggestions contained in
the report are carried out. 1t provides
that the commission shall be composed of
twenty-one members, drawn from leading
labor, industrial and agricultural organi-
cations, that it shall be nom partisan and
that it shall investigate the subjects of
labor, agriculture and capital and recon-
mend legislation concerning them.
Among the suggestions contained in the
report is the following: 1.-THE universal
dependence upon transportation COM
panies is a fact or question of prosperity
or lack of prosperity of agriculturists
which demands attention. In some States,
as in California, this factor is of supreme
Importance; il others less. The fact that
oranges from Spain and Italy compete
successfully with oranges from California
in the great markets of the country is
Withdrawing. The cost of transportation
of California fruit to market is go cents
to 81 a box, while foreign fruit pays 80
cents. In less than carload lots it now
costs about 50 box 10 lay down Califor-
MIA fruit in New York. Spanish ones pay
90 cents case, but the case is twice as
large as that containing fruit with which
it competes. These facts tend to show
one of the principal causes of complaint
that is now being made by a very impor-
tant industry of a great State, and the
present case would fairly come before such
a commission as is proposed. Lower
freight rates and a measure of protection
by tariff for domestic fruit would revive
this now languishing branch of horticuI-
ture.'
That is a plain and truthful statement
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
OPENING THE SEASON.

More and more are Californians learn.
ing to appreciate the advantages apper-
tanning to summers that are free from
rains, mosquitoes, malaria and oppressive
heat. The season opens properly the 1st
of April, when trout-fshing becomes al
lowable by law. In that matchless sport
its devotees have large choice of con-
venient streams stocked with trout, pro-
tected by law and threading forested
mountains of Incompatible beauty.
The next great outing event will be the
100-mile relay bicycle race round the
southern end of San Francisco Bay from
San francisco to Alameda. This is a
gentleman's contest. and with eight re
lays for the trip the run will be full of
excitement and will be participated in by
scores of contestants. Then the regular
fiesta season will open. The cities pre-
pairing for these are Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara, San Jose, Oakland, Santa Rosa
and Healdsburg, and others are talking of
falling into the procession. Ea ach festival
will have a distinctive character. all are
projected as spectacular events and the
wealth of flowers that bloom in California
will be the chief decorative feature.
preparing for large business. The COM
pleteness, elegance and variety OF these
are marvel to strangers, but the wonder
ceases when it is learned that these estab-
lishments are free from the annoyances
attendant on similar places in the East
and that the natural charms envlroning
them and the royal health and pleasure
which they afford are more than the pros
porous residents OF the State can afford to
neglect. Besides the resorts devoted more
particularly to the furnishing of elegant
ease and rest are the innumerable medici-
nal springs of every conceivable variety
that offer a wonderful combination OF
cure, comfort and enhancing mountain
scenery.
There are so many climates that resi-
dent of any part of the State may fiud
delightful and wholesome change in few
hours travel. From the comparatively
hot plains of the Sacramento and San
Joaquin valleys the residents may run
over to the coast and find climate
cool, bracing and altogether different from
that to which they are accustomed, and
the coast dwellers can find in the noun
tain resorts the dryness, calm and brilliant
sunshine that are sometimes withheld
from the coast. Thus the opening of the
season means constant shifting and in
terchange and valuable accession of
health, pleasure and happiness.
When San Francisco comes to be better
understood by the millions who exist in
the refractory climate of the Eastern
States, it will be the great health and
pleasure resort of the United States. Not
only is 1t a city having peculiar attrac-
tions as the result Of its bewildering cos
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mopolitanism, but it is the center of a
marvellous group Of natural charms. To-
ward its completeness everything that
makes California unique contributes its
separate quota. A climate that gives birth
to the choicest semi-tropical products and
the finest wines is reflected in the balmy
and stimulating quality of San Francisco s
sunshine, ocean winds and comfortable
cheer. The whole coast from San Fran
cisco to San Diego is another Riviera, and
the fragrance of roses and orange blossoms
is perennial. The destiny of the City is
foretold in the qualities which distinguish
1t, and that will be accomplished when the
people of the United States have learned
the beginning of prosperity is health, COM
fort and pleasant occupation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
FOR SUNDAY THOUGHT.

The task of suppressing lotteries is one OF
those issues which Lord Bacon described
as appealing to both the business and the
bosoms. of men. 1t appeals to business,
for the lottery swindles waste the money
of the people. 1t appeals to the bosom. for
it is matter of morality that fraud should
be punished and law sustained. Appeal
ing, therefore, both to the economy and
to the honesty of men, every issue involved
in the suppression of lotteries should re-
ceive the vigorous championship of all
those whose intelligence and morality is
sufficient to give them an influence in the
community.
The contest against lotteries has been
carried far enough to place upon the stat
ute-books law providing penalty for all
engaged in it. In all of its forms and
phases, and in every step of lis processes,
the lottery business is an illicit traffic.
Nevertheless it f1ourishes. Hidden from
the police, it yet makes itself known in
almost every household. 1t manages to
achieve this by the aid of newspapers that
circulate everywhere. The freedom of the
press has been cunningly used to serve the
violators of the law in their efforts to swim
die the people.
AS the law stands to-day, it would be
comparatively easy to so far suppress the
operations of the lottery sSindlers that but
very small proportion of the people
would be reached by them, if it were not
for the frequent publication of lottery lists
and notices of lottery prizes by newspapers
that otherwise maintain such degree of
respectability they are received in the
homes of the City and read by young and
old.
Police officials have repeatedly stated
that they could virtually eradicate the
evil from this City if it were not for these
publications, and their statements have
never been refuted. The suppression of
lottery advertising in all its forms is there
fore an essential step toward the suppress
sion of the lotteries themselves. 1t is,
moreover, the step that must be taken
next.
A defect in the law prevents the punish
ment of certain forms of this advertising,
and the police and the courts are power
less. The only recourse therefore is for
the business and the moral influence Of
the community to exert itself. Lottery
are better paid for than any other form of
advertising. With the newspapers that
publish these notices it is a matter of coin
merely. If any OF them found that they
would lose subscribers and advertisers by
lending the aid of their columns to an
illicit and swindling traffic they would
soon adopt different policy and become
as free from such things as THE CALL
itself.
We recommend to the people of San
Francisco on this day Of rest a serious
thought whether they Will any longer sup
port newspaper that aids swindlers in
robbing the people of the City, taking
money from the home and from business,
deriding law and corrupting morals. II
the strong elements of the City put away
from their homes all papers that advertise
lotteries it will not be long before all
papers will refuse such advertising and
the victory will be won
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
HELPING HOME INDUSTRY.
Grass Valley Telegraph.


When Charles M. Shortridge took control OF
the San Francisco CALL he said Pacific Coast
interests were to receive first attention. He
has maintained that idea all through and has
placed THE CALL ut the top of the ladder in
coast journalism. Not only in newspaper work
has THE CALL maintained that idea, but in
various other ways. The steel work for the
new CALL building will be furnished by home
manufacturers, contract for 1000 tons OF steel
beams and girders having been let to the Pa
cifc Rolling-mflls for the new building This
move shows the sincerity of THE CALL in it's
promises and will rebound to its credit. THE
CALL deserves the success with which it is
meeting.
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SUMMER IN THE HEART.

For all the wntry flakes of frost It's summer time
somewhere
violets in the valleys, bird songs in the air;
The chilly winds have only blown the lys lips
apart
It's summer in the world, my dear and summer in
the heart.
For all the gray skies gloomIng it's summer In
the dells-
In the merry song Of reapers in the tinkle Of the
bells;
The sweet south skies Frightening as with
springimes magic art
But the sweetest summer dearest is the summer
in the heart.
STILL still the birds are singing and still the groves
green,
And still the redden and the loyal lilies lean
Love fades not with the season. when summer
days depart
It's summer still, my dearest, in the Eden Of the
heart Atlanta Constitution.
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AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Harry de Windt of London, the noted trav
eler and author, who has arrived here, en-
route to explore new and wild regions in
Alaska and Siberia, and who is at the Palace
said yesterday:
at is my present intention to form my expe
dition at Mount st. Elias. having reached thai
vicinity by the regular steamer. Then I will
attempt to cross that absolutely unknown part
of Alaska lying between Mount ST. Elias and
Cape Prince of Wales, the extreme northwest
ern point of the American continent.
81 understand that in crossing Alaska there
is little danger from natives, but the extremes
of temperature are great and climatic condi
tions terribly severe.
"On reaching East Cape, the most easterly
part of Asia, which at one time expected tc
accomplish Largely on the ice, I shall proceed
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

George Brown, q prominent citizen OF Brook.
lyn, Conn, is a great-grandson of the famous
General Putnam.
The Prince of Wales has been unanimously
reelected grand master of the Mark Masons
for the ensuing year. He will be installed on
June 2.
Lieutenant Andre, the Swedish officer who is
to attempt to go to the north pole in balloon,
has received applications from more than a
score of Swedish women who wish to join him
in his perilous trip.
Canon Gore, IN sermon at Westminster
Abbey recently, informed his congregation
that much of the Bible must have been taken
down in shorthand He said that the speech
of St. Stephen (Acts vii) could only have been
recorded in that way.
Lord Dunrayen is really popular in Ireland.
His appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Linn
erick has given great satisfaction to the Irish.
Dunrayen lives for several months of the year
at Adare Manor, his place in Limerick County.
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you'd better inquire at the office; reckon
that was before came here; I've only been in
Boston about year"
Daughter Don't be angry, papa, because
this young man is going to marry me and take
me away from you.
Father--Angry, my darling! Never! But
I'll do him harm If he ever does anything that
causes you to come back to me again.-Wiener
Caricaturer.
"I'm perfectly sure that the Robinsons
change their servants very often"
''What makes you think so?"
"Why, because I've often noticed that their
servants invaria ably answer the bell the first
time it is ."-Moonshine.
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was of velvet, also edged with fur. There was
a soft muff to match, this set being designed
to wear with black crepon dress for calling.
A charming colarette for theater or opera
wear was made of rose-colored velvet, with a
frill of chiffon to match seam inside the col
lar. Sable tails hung at intervals of three
inches all around the collarette, over the ruffle,
which was of velvet.
A plain cloth cape of black may be mad 9
very dressy by adding top OF this sort in
green velvet. making the frill of black chiffon
edged with an inch band of Persian lamb.
A top of royal blue velvet edged with sable
is also suitable over black, brown or blue
cloth cane
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to Ghsjiga, distance OF about 1000 miles,
thence to Okhotsk, further stage Of 500 miles,
and thence to Yakutsk.

to Ghfjiga, distance OF about 1000 miles,
thence to Okhotsk, a further stage OF 800 miles,
and thence to Yakutsk.
"This part of my journey will be performed
first by reindeer, then by dogs, and finally by
horses. At Yakutsk 1 shall proceed, in the
summer, by river to Irkutsk, then by post
road to Tomsk, and by my old route, home,
through Russia. Should l reach England
safely at the end of 1897, as expect, shall
have travelled about $4,000 miles; but as this
journey has never been attempted, it is impos-
sible to say how long it may take to accom-
plish.
"My object in undertaking it is first to ex-
plore Alaska in regions unyisited hitherto by
Europeans, to make a further study OF North
east Siberia, and to ascertain the conditions of
political exile at Yakutsk, one of the remotest
settlements in Siberia
Mr.. de Windt says that George Remnants sto-
ries of maltreatment of Siberian prisoners are
greatly exaggerated.
"The knout is now completely abolished, and
even the fet is only used on the island of
Saghalien," he said, ''where its employment is
absolutely necessary for the preservation of
human life. Any one who has seen the viii
lainous rufians saw there, living and enjoy
ing all the privileges of free and enlightened
citizens, would have no difficulty in believing
this"
Mr.. de Windt is about 40 years old. He has
been travelling all his life, has been in nearly
all the countries of the globe. He has by the
various means of travel, including going afoot,
on elephants and camels backs, by rail, boat
and otherwise, compassed hundreds of thou
sands of miles. He will remain in San Fran
cisco probably week yet.
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A PRETTY COLLARETTE.

The charming collarette shown here is suit.
able for either fall or winter wear, as sepa-
rate wrap or over plain jacket or cape.
Made of fur or rough cloth with a fri1l OF
silk il is warm and stylish.
Made of tan cloth. with shaded figure of
black and edged with black chiffon, it is very
chic.
brilliant green velvet made after this
model was trimmed with Persian lamb fur
along the edge of the collarette. The ruffie
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was graduated at Edinburgh University in
1881, carrying off all the honor in philosophy,
after which he won the Ferguson philosophical
scholarship, which is open to graduates of all
the Scottish universities.
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CALIFORNIAN IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, n. Y, March 2s.-Am ong recent
arrivals are: G. Dexter, Coleman; R. H. Morris,
ST. Cloud; H. D. Kendall, Westminster.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
why Not Pay the Debt?
Los Angeles Tin

Regarding the proposition to refund the
Pacific railroad debt; if, as the railroad people
claim. the property is ample security for the
debt now owing the Government, why may not
Mr.. Huntington borrow the money outside and
pay off the Obligation bonding the Central
and Southern roads for the necessary amount?
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Put Only Good Mon on Guard.

1t is to be regretted that SO many native born
Americans and other citizens who have prop
erty and business interests in our towns and
cities care so little for civic duties. Positions
that ought to be considered honorable are
allowed to go begging. Every man worth being
an American citizen at all should have interest
enough in the government to take his part in
politics. We are. to blame when our political
ideals are lowered
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

FRACTIONAL CURRENCY-Frank, City. The
only 25-cent fractional currency for which a
premium is offered is the one that is known as
'the Fessenden '25,' on solid bronze" For
such the sum of 50 so is offered, providing the
bill is new and crisp.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
Another View.

1t is all right, of course this thing of show
ing bones by the cathode ray, but will some
scientist discover a ray for putting meat on
them? This is the popular side of it,
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and he is said to be very hospitable and IS OF
good terms with his tenants.

Franz Won Lenbach, who has just finished
another portrait of the Pope, says that MS
Holiness is greatly interested In frlnce bis
marck. He could not hear enough about the
ex Chancellor from the painter, and ended by
ordering q portrait of him.
Kate Field says that while she was in Eng
land she was asked in good faith whether the
language taught in the public schools OF the
United States was English or American :" 'oh'
American replied" says Miss Field " Eng
lish is dead language. 1t is only learned Dy
university men who go in for classics"
Professor James Seth of Brown UNIVERSITY
who has been appointed professor OF ethics m
the Sage School of Philosophy of Cornell Uni
yersity, was born in Edinburgh in 1860 He
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Progressive Los Angeles.
SfOckton Mail

fresh proof of the intelligence and pro-
gressive spirit of the people residing in Los
Angeles and its vicinity is afforded by the fact
that the scheme in favor OF o greater Los An
geles was lately carried at the polls.
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Ii society has been abstaining from any
thing during Lent, it has neglected to ad-
yertise it.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

DIvoRCEs-N. N, City. The law of this State
says that divorces are granted for adultery, ex-
treme cruelty, willful desertion, wiilful
neglect, habitual intemperance and conviction
of felony
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

1t begins to look as if the florists intend
to give US a carnival of flowers as sur
prise party.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

We are near enough the end of Lent fol
the Easter bonnet to begin to primp itself
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

III don't think want a cyclopedia, SAID the
woman of the house, ''but if you have got any
| nice book for children"
"Great Scott, madamv exclaimed the un'
blushing book agent, 1--WE use this eyclopedla
for children's book at our house sitogether
They sit on it at the table. .''-Chicago Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29
VIEWS OF WESTERN EDITORS.
The Situation in Yolo.

Populism is apparently dead in Tolo County.
1t will be battle between the two old parties
next fall, with the Republicans we'll In the lead.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

This is the day to rest, read THE Call
and overhaul your fishing tackle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Let the flower wsr go on until even the
tramp can wear boutonniere.
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The mountain sheep may sport and the
wild kid may play, but the Buckley lamb
is not gamboling on anything this year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

About this time men begin to admit that
whenever Cleveland leaves his business
and goes fishing, he has lucid interval
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Parents who do not wish their boys to
buy lottery tickets should refuse to take
papers that advertise lotteries.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

1t is to be hoped the British will turn a
cathode ray on the Fillibuzzis and let US
see what is in a name.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Every lottery notice in newspaper is a
notice that law has been violated and
somebody swindled.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

The only trouble with McKinley's man.
ager, Mark Hanna, is his name. People
are always asking whats the matter with
him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Three flower gardens for a cent, is the
coming sign.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

By gold Withdrawals averaging more
than $150,000 a day the increase in the
treasury reserve has been brought to
standstill and it is only matter of time
when it will turn backward and then there
will be demand for more bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

SPECIAL informal ton daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the PRESS
Clipping Bureau tAllen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

AN OLD PAPER-C. C. H, Dixon, Cal. The
old paper you mention in your communication
is probably one of a million fac-simile of
Pennsylvania paper containing an account of
the death of Washington. Were it a genuine
one it would have a value for those who are
hunting curios, but a fac-simile has no value,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

THE benefits to be derived from good medicine
in early spring is undoubted. To purify the blood,
overcome that tired feeling and gain strength
take Hoods Sarsaparia.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

The battles of ballots for the election of
queens in the carnival counties always be-
gin with the festive nickel, but it is never
very long before the golden eagle rouses
himself and takes swoop at the ballot
hoy
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

In choice between the improvement of
San Pedro or Santa Monica Southern Cali
fornia may much prefer the former, but all
the same it will be better at this wncture
TO have either than to have neither.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Two young men-Barrett of Massachu-
sets and Cousins of Iowa - have dis
tinguished themselves in this Congress so
that the East and the Mississippi Valley
have won laurels, and it is now time for
some Pacific Coast youth to show himself
nervy enough to challenge Congress and
eloquent enough to capture it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-29

Some of the most serious-minded jour
mails in the East have begun to show a
fondness for calling the Senate the cockpit
of politics.