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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
MONEY AND INDUSTRY.

Commenting upon the financial situa-
ton in that city the New York Herald
says: "At present we have giut of idle
money Rates of interest are lower here
than in Europe, and the bankers and capt.
talists of the Old World are borrowing
from u.s." On this showing the Herald
exults, and declares with a display of local
pride: Thus, for the first time New
York is formally recognized by la haute
finance of Europe as one of the great
money centers of the world"
In explanation of this condition of af-
fairs the Herald goes on to say:
This enormous gain has come from imports
OF gold the output of the mines, the increase
OF National bank note circulation and the
treasury's expenditures in excess of what it
has collected. As result of the sound-money
victory boarded funds have come and are still
coming into sight again, but men do not yet
see their way clear to launch new enterprises
which would employ vast ACCOMPLISHMENTS the
strength of our position, which permits US to
assume the role of lenders where we have
never before been anything but borrowers.
The important point to be noted in this
statement of facts is that "men do not see
their way clear to launch new enterprises
which would employ vast amounts" New
York may regard this as favorable con-
dition of affairs, but it will not be so con-
sidered in other portions of the United
States. 1t is by no means satisfactory to
the great West that New York has money
TO lend to the bankers and capitalists of
the Old World while she has none to send
forth for the development of the resources
of the great West.
II New Workers do not yet see their way
clear to launch new enterprises it is their
own fault. 1t is true that so long as the
German tariff remains in force American
industry will be heavily handicapped. New
ertheless there are better opportunities in
this country for REIMBURSEMENT of money
than any which Europe can offer. As
matter of TACT it is we'll known that Eu-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
THE LOTTERY EVIL.

Rev. William A. Gardner, pastor of the
West Side Christian Church, in preaching
upon 1.-THE Lottery and Other Forms of
Gam bling" took most timely topic for
his subject. Not long ago vigorous
crusade against the lottery swindlers
abated the evil in this City to great ex-
tent, but of late they have become bold
again, and once more considerable sums
of money are taken away from the bust
ness and from the homes of San Francisco
by their fraudulent and unlawful prac-
tees.
Speculation in lottery tickets is the be-
ginning of a career in gambling which not
ipfrequently leads to the most disastrous
consequences. Chauncey Depew is quoted
as saying that very large percentage OF
the moral failures among men with whom
he was acquainted has been due to
gambling. 1t is an evil which sooner or
later corrupts the mind as well as wrecks
the purse, and Is the prolific source of
defalcations, forgeries and stealing
One OF the CHIEF promoters of the lottery
evil is the press. There are too many
papers willing to sell their columns to
advertise lottery schemes, although the
proprietors well know that lottery COM
panies are unlawful, and that nearly
every one of them is as gross swindle as
ever was concocted by bunko man or
gold-brick swindler. This being so. Mr..
Gardner was fully justified In saying:
IT'S shame that our daily papers are aid
Ing and abettng these nefarious institutions
by publishing their advertisements and carry
ing them into the homes of our people and
thus acquainting our children with this crime
that is wrecking homes and running men and
women.
THE CALL has repeatedly directed pub
lie attention to the evil, and is thank
full for the assistance which the pulpit has
given in the crusade against this insidious
form of vice. 1t is an offense of nature
with which the police alone are unable to
deal. 1t is difficult for an officer of the
law to obtain evidence sufficient to con-
| Wet the swindlers. If, therefore, the evil
is to be suppressed the people themselves
must take part in the contest against it.
Public indignation should condemn every
newspaper that publishes the enticements
of the swindlers, and good citizens should
be prompt and ready TO giveto our munich
pal authorities and the officers of our
courts all the assistance they can in
catching, convicting and furnishing the
rascals.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
PERSON AL

F. Temple Lynch of Los Angeles is In the
City
L. C. Carran of Cleveland is late arrival
here.
Ex-senator A. F. Jones of oroville is at the
Palace.
]. H. Deakin of Neston, Eng, is at the
Palace.
W. S. Ball, a mining man of Grants Pass, Or.
is in town.
John Barneson of Port Townsend is at the
Occidental.
DR.. W. H. Davis of Detroit, Mich, is at the
Grand Hotel.
D. N. Carithers, a merchant of Santa Rosa,
is in the City.
A. R. Davis of the United States Marine Corps
is at the Grand.
The Rev. D. S. Banks OF Santa Cruz is re-
cent arrival here.
c. H Jordan of Pasadena is among the ar
rivals at the Lick.
H. w. oMelveny, an attorney of Los An
geles, is in the City.
H. B. Rice, ge neral merchant OF San Miguel,
is recent arrival here.
Ex-Judge S. K. Dougherty of Santa Rosa is
registered at the Grand.
o. C. Tiffany of the United States ship Mon
terey is at the Occidental.
A. T. Rogers and John HeEdy of Vancouver.
B. c., are visiting the City.
J. 7. Barnes, a business man Of Washington,
D. c., arrived here yesterday.
L. F. Moulton, the heavy grain farmer OF
Colusa, is here on a business trip.
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Matthews OF Monte
rey County is among the arrivals at the Russ.
William Waterhouse, business man OF
Pasadena, is among the arrivals at the Palace.
Charles E. Morden, an attache of the Klam-
ath Indian Agency, klamath. Or, is in the
City.
Frank Ireland, wealthy horsepower, of
Paris, KY, arrived here last night, and is at
the Palace.
w. L. Watts, assistant engineer in the field
for the State Mining Bureau, is among the ar
rivals here.
Sheriff I. B. Hicks of San Bernardino County
is here on business connected with his office,
and is at the Russ
Ex-superior Judge A. P. Catlin OF Sacra-
mento, who was bea ten by the Bee for re-elec-
ton, is on visit here.
Lieutenant E. P. Wood of the United States
navy, Washington, D. c., was among the
arrivals here last night.
William Fl. Hunt and Fred p Thomas, lead
ng attorneys of Cleveland. Ohio, are among
those registered at the Palace.
Francis Doud of Monterey, who is director
in three banks and who has large property
interests at Monterey. Salinas and other
places, is at the Lick. He is an old resident of
Monterey.
Among the arrivals at the Palace is Herman
Silver OF Los Angeles, formerly Director OF the
United States mint at Denver, and long prom
inent in Colorado politics and in the financial
affairs of that State. Mr.. Silver has been liv-
ing at Los Angeles several years. He has ac-
quired large property interests there. He
will probably be here several days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

1t does OF involve the idea of the buying and
storing OF surplus wheat by the different gov
ernments-which would be manifest ap-
surdity by the way-and in the absence OF
such an arrangement the prices fixed could
not possibly be maintained.
Laws might be passed imposing penalties for
buying and selling at other prices, but they
could not be enforced The natural laws OF
trade would prevail, Notwithstanding these
artificial barriers, as has been frequently de-
monstrated in the history of that sort OF legis-
rati1a. an international conference mig ,,d
dissemination of facts concerning crop pros
poets and the probable tendency OF prices. but
that is all. 1t could not, in the nature OF
things, adjust the SUI ply to the demand with
sufficient effect to overcome the circumstances
which now send wheat up or down. When
the product is greater than the consumption
the prices are bound to fall. and when there
is scarcity in some countries, as there is this
year, they are just as certain to rise. This is
the whole philosophy of the matter, and all
attempts TO contravene it have failed and
must continue TO fail as often< as they are re-
peated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
NEW TO-DAY.

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
Phites brings back the ruddy
glow of life to pale cheeks,
the lips become red, the ears
lose their transparency, the
step is quick and elastic, work
is no longer a burden, exer-
else is not followed by ex-
haustion; and it does this be-
cause it furnishes the body
with a needed food and
changes diseased action to
healthy. With a better cir
culation and improved nu-
triton, the rest follow.
Fos sale At so cents and ei.oo by all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
THE FRESNO FAIR.

The Fresno citrus fair will make pleas
ant holiday preparation for the people OF
the San Joaquin and all who are fortunate
enough to be able to visit Fresno during
the continuance of the exposition. 1t
displays of the kind yet held and will
give convincing proof of the orchard
wealth of that section of the State.
Fresno has become so famous as CEN
ter OF a raisin- growing district that even
to great many Californians it will be a
surprise to learn how capable the terri
tory around about it is of becoming great
orange producing district. The fair which
has just been opened will make evident
the fact that Fresno's prosperity does not
depend upon single product, but is fed
from abundant streams of revenue flowing
from widely varied resources.
1t is to be hoped the attendance at the
fair will be fully commensurate with the
merits of the display. Such expositions
ought to be made profitable 20 those who
have the enterprise to undertake them, as
well as to the community generally. The
amount OF good done by our citrus ex-
hibits is very great. They not only draw
large number of visitors from different
sections of the State, but attract the
attention of tourists and through them
increase the reputation of California In
all parts of the Union. They deserve
therefore, the patronage of the people, and
should receive it in measure sufficient to
make them amply remuneratiye in every
instance.
There are good reasons for expecting
that Fresno will have large number Of
visitors at her fair. She now enjoys the
advantage OF railroad competition, and
people who wish 10 attend the exposition
will therefore get the benefit of cheaper
railroad rates than they would otherwise
have done. As for the residents of Fresno
1t oes without saying they will give a
liberal support to the exposition. They
are enterprising people and know the
value of CO operation. They know that
their town lis on the BEGINNING OF a new
era of advancement and prosperity and
can be counted on to see to it that all their
local undertakings are heartily and cor
daily supported.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
THE IoLIs, EFT cETERA.

See the windows full of dolls
Christmas dolls!
What a world of happiness
Their presence there foretellsI
How they're smirk1ng and a-smiltng
AS they look you in the eye,
ASH ardently beguiling
You to please step In and buy.
With their keen anticipation
OF the fun, fun, fun
Com ng soon to every one
When old Santa Claus presents them to the
children
He extolls:
They are longing to be some ones petted dolls
See the dolles' fellow-toys-
Christmas toys!
OF what world of merriment
And little peoples Joys
Do they eloquently tell us
From their wonderland so bright
OF good Santa Claus, the jealous,
And of juvenile delight,
And they whisper: thine Is flying,
Her we are, are, are,
Christmas isn't very far
In the future, so you'd better be a-thinking
OF the Joys
You are going to. give at Christmas with the
toys"
New York Evening World.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.
Politics must be awfully hard to keep track

"Politics must be awfullY hard to keep track
Of" said Maud.
~ think So too," answered Mamie. "Ihere
are SO many different kinds of votes to look
after. There was the German vote and the
Irish vote, and now there's the Australian bal
lot, and l declare don't wonder that they
sometimes guess wrong .n-Washington Star
Clara-Isn't there some way by which they
say you can see the face of your future nus
band on Halloween?
Ida-H you have selected the party you
might ask him to call.-Puck.
$50 you were defeated, john" said the free
silver candidates wife.
'Is that what you call 1t ?" he sighed. "I
thought was hit by G comet"-North Ameri-
can.
"Loufse was furious about her wedding"
'What was the matterp'
"The organist was q rejected lover, and he
played the bridal couple out Of church with
the tune, "He's Got an Elephant on His
Hands."-New York Herald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

with rufile cut in one, or q short puff, with
ruff1e OF lace or other trimming. A plain,
standing collar finishes the neck.
gown OF pompadour silk had collar AND
bow of green ribbon to match the predom1-
mating color in the silk.
One OF gray wool with flowers OF rose color
with natural foliage woven in mad rose col
ored ribbons. The sleeve ruffies were button
holed in scallops with rose-colored floss.
white and blue striped flannel had yoke OF
white embroidery, with blue ribbon collar and
belt
gown OF brown and white challis had the
yoke oatlined with lace of yellowish tint
over white satin ribbon. The same lace was
laid in double-box plears that fared out from
the stock collar of white RIBBON.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
SOME BENEFIT.


of the Nazareth The late a
fghthis
good morals applied journalism The San Francisco AL 90
morality ana II
account
this
the supporters OF
pander to the tastes
California has suffered enough
working the gooo
community 10
established published Francisco we can
wlIhep hours of distress
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
CALIFORNIANS in NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. fisherman Schuss-
Ter arrived from Genoa on the Fulda E. E..
Lassongue arrived from Bremen on the Spree.
Attic Manhattan, s. carp; hoffman, Miss Clay,
Miss A. L. and Miss NJ. Clay; J. w. Hart, NJ. w.
Rosenstine, Mrs. W. Younger, Miss Younger;
Cosmopolitan, Mrs. L. Sharpe; Astor, j. Rus
sell; Albert, NJ J. Plaring; Grand Union, R.
Hoppe; Broadway, w. Crye; Plaza. ]. A. volger.
s. Nathan is here buying. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Buckheister left the Manhattan to sail on the
Spree for Bremen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

RUSSIAN. D., Phoenix, Ariz. Inc govern
ment of Russia is an absolute hereditary mon
archy The whole legislative, executive and
judicial power is united in the Emperor, W hose
will alone is law. That is the only absolute
Government at this time.
THE ART GALLERY-S. s., Oakland, Cal. The
Art Gallery in the Hopkins Institute OF Art
at Pine and Mason streets, IN San Francisco, Is
open 10 the "people of Kern County or the
country around" and TO the pubic generally.
without admission fee on the last Friday OF
every month.
REGULATIONS WANTED--One correspondent
wants to know who was the author OF recita-
ton entitled ''The Picture on the Barroom
Floor; and another is anxious to ascertain
who is the author of 'The Orange and Green
Will Garry the Day." Can any of the readers
of this department oblige the correspondents
CAN voTE-C. w. NJ, Eureka, Humboldt
County, Cal. 1t has been held in this State
that natives of California of Chinese parents
are entitled to register and vote, and such
have voted in San francisco. There are no
figures to show how many speh voted IN San
Francisco at the last held election. There
will probably be compilation to determine
that fact, but it has not yet been attempted
AN OLD B1BLE-Constant Reader, Seattle.
Wash. "a Bible in Miniature, Concise
History of the Old and the New Testaments,
1774" has no special value other than that
which person who would like to be possessed
of such curiosity would be wiling TO pay LOT
it. You might offer it to any OF the Libraries,
giving good description of it, and from tho
librarians you would no doubt get an offer
for it
REVENUE. II. s., Alameda, Cal. The fol-
lowing figures show the customs receipts for
the fiscal year since the Mckinley tariff bill
went into effect: 1890, 1925. SOS, 5s5; 1891,
S2l9, 500, 2O5; 1892, SIT, 452, 964 1893,
1908. 355 on; 1894, $I31. 81S, 531; 1895,
1852, ,405; 1896, $3.50, 543 351. The re-
ceipts under the Wilson-Gorman bill have not
at any tine exceeded those under the Nc
Kinley bill
TREASURY Notes.. III. s., Alameda Cal
The first issue of "greenbacks" under the
Lincoln administration was not for $50, 00O,-
900, as you state in your letter of inquiry. By
the act of February IS, 1862. there was an
authorization for the issue of $3.50, 900, 900 in
United states notes, of which $50, 600 600
was to be applied TO the redemption of de-
mand notes authorized by the act of July IT,
1861. These gree2backs fluctuated as did
those of subseq uent issues and did not always
maintain parity with gold. The issue under
the act of July II, 1861, was $139, 999, $50.
Prior to that by an act OF March 2, 1861,
treasury notes were issued to the amount of
$35, 1854 ,450 of which $22.469, 100 was re-
deema bic in two years, and $12, SGT, $50 sixty
days from date. These went at rates ranging
from par 10 127. Those of the issue of July
1861, went at an average premium OF
465-1O0O Of per cent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
THEY GLORIFY VICE.

A w. in FreoR
not alone both Journal
while highcass are de-
of that ooln
what NAV be termed word character lney
pander 10 ne
they
II Is
Tor anVeSius
al
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Miss Sharpe celebrate my twenty-fourth
birthday tomorrow.
Miss Oldage-Indeedi And isn't it singular7
So do I.
Miss sharpe-Oh, but I celebrate mine for
the first time.-London Tit-Bits
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
phillips ROCK Island Excursion.

Phillips Rock Island Excursions
Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, via RE
Grande and Rock Island Railways Through
tourist sleeping gears to Chicago and Boston. Man
ager and porters accompany these excursions to
Boston. For tickets. sleepingcar accommodation
and further information. address Clinton Jones
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 80 Mont
gomery street. san Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

of purpose. If Spain had possessed any of
these qualities she would not be Inundated as
she is to-day, without prestlge or power, and
the fate OF the empire is in the balance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

A Dingley bill with amendments will be
all right if proper stress is placed on the
amendments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

your allowance Jack.
Jack-I know it, dad. I've been hoping for
long time that the allowance would strengthen
up enough to oVertake me.-London House.
hold Words
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Decadent journalism ceases to be dam
gerous when decent journalism comes
forth to combat it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

1t is better to shop during rainy weather
than to wait for sunshine and be caught
in the crush at the end.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

IfAmb rose Bierce doesn't look out "Long
Green" may detail him to act as bad-man
referee of the next prize-hght.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
ONE OF THE BEST.

San Frsnus =
the best
a readable free from Inc SAe
blackmailng like this coas.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

In few more days you will hear the
bunk o journalists squealing of virtue and
pretending to repent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

The people of the blizzard blown East
will please take notice that our citrus fairs
have begun and travel is cheap.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

An elegantly upholstered tourist-car leaves OAK.
land every Tuesday evening at o'clock for an
points in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota.
No change of cars. Dining-cars all trains. Come
and get our rates II you expect TO make q trip to
any Eastern point. Il. K. Stateler, General Agent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

It is explained chat the reason Reed did
not call on Mckinley when he passed
through Canton was because the train
passed the place at 2 A. NJ, and Reed did
not know that Canton was on his route.
This explanation is undoubtedly sufficient
for the rest of the country, but it is rough
on Canton after all the advertising it has
had as q railroad center.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

The statesmen are by no means in favor
of an extra session if they can avoid it.
They know what Washington is in the
summertime.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

SPECIAL Information daily to manufacturer,
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's) $40 Montgomery,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

The Senate has a sharp stick for Spain,
but apparently no sword for Cuba.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

1t is now reported that Barney Barnato
is trying to form a gold-mining trust. Is
there to be no end 10 that sort of thing2
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Weyler seems to have returned to Ha-
vana this time simply to hold rariica-
tion jubilee over the death of Maceo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Californians viii fight for Cabinet rep
resentative, but they will not fight over it.
There is a prospect of harmony in this as
In everything else just now.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

In preparing for the work of Christmas
charity don't overlook the Salvation
Army. 1t always carries help where help
is most needed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Fresno claims attention this week ana
will give good show to all who attend
her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

As the Examiner has quit publishing the
opinions of the enemies it is proud of,
there is possibility it may be preparing
to dump upon the public something from
the friends who are proud OF it, thus CIV
ing the slums another opening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15
LADY'S TEA GOWN OR WRAPPER

With fitted lining that may be omitted.
A graceful model which is fitted in back and
hangs loose over fitted lining front is much
liked both for mple and quite elaborate tea
gowns The front is gathered to yoke. The
back is fitted. The sleeves are short puffs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

THE time comes when everybody needs PAR
KER's GINGER TONIC. 1t often saves life.
PARKERs HAIR BALsAG cleanses the scalp.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

Every lottery ticket sold in this City
is just so much taken away from the activ-
ity of business, the comforts of the home
nd the Joy OF the Christmas season.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-15

The Placer argus is slightly in error in
saying that by holding the mirror up to
nature the people can discern plainly
what rotten concern the Examiner and
Journal com bination is for fact" The
combination is not for fact, but for fake.