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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
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GIRLS DRESS WITH POINTED YOKE

A graceful gown of figured mohair of a
pretty shade OF dark blue Is shown here
The yoke and cuffs are of creamy lace over
white taffetas.
Another gown made after the same model
was OF dotted lawn with yoke and cuffs OF
embroidery.
Hax-colored batiste had yoke and cuffs of
the same embroidered in white. A white rib
bon collar was worn with this.
dress OF mixed brown cheviot had yoke
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
SMILE AND KEEP COOL.

Bilzim-Tve found one good way to get
around the high-hat nuisance when go to the
thester.
Jabzin-You have? Let's hear it.
Bilzim-Why, buy seat in the front row, of
course.-Roxbury Gazette.
81 presume you carry a memento of some
sort in that locket of yours ?''
precisely; 1t is a lock of my husbands
hair"
"But your husband is still alive
"Yes, sir; but his hair is all gone Tit Bits
Mr.. Bullion (severely)-You say you didn't
come to the Office yesterday afternoon because
you had to attend a funeral. Who was it that
was buried?
ofiee-boy with engaging frankness>-The
umpire. -Somerville Journal.
Undertaker-Here, this won't do; where is
the sixth pallbearer7
HE ls-er-that is, he is proposing to the
widow" Life.
CALIFORNIA glace fruits, soc h. Townsend,s.
FRESH buttercups, 25c pound. Townsend's..
CoPFEY's Collection Company removed to
235 Kearny street.
GENUINE eyeglasses, 15c, S1J< Fourth ST. near
barber, Sundays, 73S Market Kast shoe storel4
->-S
SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Snppins bureau tAllen'sl, $40 Montgomery
commencement at Mills To-Day
Distinguished Guest.
Inc commencement exercises at Mills Col
lege will take place this afternoon at O'Clock
Leave the City on the IL 80 boat and make
close connection at Fruitvale by special train
to Mills.
The annual address viii be given by Rev. L.
II. Hallock, DID,; the diplomas bestowed and
degrees conferred by the president, Mrs. C. n
Mills. ~ l.
rare pleasure for the day will be the
presence OF the world-renowned basso of Lon
con, Signor Foil. who is ON the coast for few
Gays, and has consented to sing at the COM
mencement exercises. Those who have heard
ms magnificent voice in the Crystal Palace in
London or IN other European capitals will ap-
Preclate the compliment of this kindly SER
vice. The signor is great favorite throrirb ali
Europe, but has not been heard in many
american cities. He is ct the Palace, but will
leave Tor Tacoma soon He will probablv not
be heard again here 80
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
A SILVERY SONG.

It's silver here, and silver there
It's silver, silver. everywhere;
It's silver that is safe and sound
It's silver that makes the world 90 round.
Clingi Ciingi
The dollars ring!
They warm the winter, cool the spring.
It's silver here, it's silver there
The sunshine silvers through the air;
Down in the valley. on the hill,
It's silver, silver, silver stinI
Cling! Clingi
The dollars riDgi
They warm the winter cool the sprIugi
FRANK STANTON in Atlanta Constitution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

of the Cabinet II is his favorite game, and
aside from walking. which he INDUCES in
every afternoon after leaving his office, his
chief, exercise.
One of the favorite maxims of the late Arsene
Houssaye, the famous French critic, was quo
tation from Pythagoras: "Hold thy peace or
say something which is better than silence -
This he had inscribed over the door of his
house.
BY the death in Paris of the Due de Whence,
at the age of 81, the duked ON becomes extinct,
and with it the family of De Caulaineourt in
the male line. The deceased was the son of
Napoleon's ambassador at the cou<t of Russia
from 1907 to the beginning of the French in
vasion.
The Marchioness of Drogheda. whose death
is announced, was leader Of fashion in her
day. She was the only peeress frequenting re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup

has been used over so years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teething with perfect sue
cess. 1t soothes the child softens the gums allays
Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas, whether arising
from teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists In every part of the world. Be sure and ask
for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup zoe bottle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

81 shall nave to apply for divorce. He is
treating me like dog, and he makes me work
like horse"
''Wel, then, you should make your COM
plant 10 the Society for the Protection Of
Animals, and not to the courts.7-L'Illustre de
Poche
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

''What do you think of my work with the
camera?" asked the young man, who is an en-
thusiastic amateur photographer.
cts splendid, in its way replied the girl
who means well. Its better than any of the
professional caricaturists can do."-Washing-
ton Star.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
TO BE COMMENDED.
Redlands Citrograph.


The San Bernardino Sun classes John D.
Spreckels as political "boss." He does not
give us any such impression. He seems to as
pire to be a "leader," which is entirely differ
ent from "boss." Leaders we must have
if we would accomplish anything but "bosses"
are odius. Mr.. Spreckels has downed the cor
rupt political bosses of San Francisco, and is
to be commended for his good work in that
respect
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Sir II. H. Kitchener, who is in command OF
the British expedition to Dongola, speaks
Arabic like native. He understands the Sou
danese thoroughly, their customs and their
temperament In the Nile campaign OF 1SS4-85
1t was his diplomacy that enabled the British
to make allies of great many lukewarm
sheiks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
Stanford Excursion.

Join our Stanford Excursion, which leaves San
Francisco at P. NJ. Thursday, the 2Sth inst, via
Northern Pacific Railroad Special cars, stopping
at the Y Yellowstone Park. T. K. Stateler General
Agent, 638 Market street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
" THE CALL" LEADS.

Ventura Independent
Woman suffrage is not the only item of pub
lie interest which THE CALL has forced less en-
terprising journals to recognize.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

f. CoRoNADo.-Atmospher is perfectly dry sots
and mild, being entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north Round-trip tickets, by steam
ship, including fifteen days board at the Hotel dsl
Coronado, $50; longer stay 50 so per day, Apply
New Montgomery ST.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

We thought Tillman was haymaking,
but we learn from his badge that ne is
using his pitchfork to impale goldbugs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

An extra session of Congress after both
National conventions are held would fill
the political pot so full that no one could
put the lid on.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Republican politics this year appeals to
the homes and firesides of the people, and
the heat of every workingman will re-
spond to it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

The man on top OF Democratic faction
is in about the same position as man on
top of barbed- wire fence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

There is silver wing to the Democratic
party and there is gold wing, as we all
know, but where is the head of the bird?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

A journalistic kite that cannot fly with
out lot of fakes tied to its tail is evil
IDENTIFY very badly balanced in its makeup.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

ceptions in Dublin Castle who resolutely and
consistently refused to allow herself to be
kissed by Lord Lieutenant at the Viceregal
drawing-room reception.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

At last the sugar bonnties are to be paid
by decision of the Supreme Court and Mr..
Bowler will be bowler.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If there is spot on the globe where the
British lion can lie down ana take rest
he would like to know where it is.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Fortunately we will not have the trans.
fer nuisance to sweat over much longer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

There are as many thorns as jewels in
the Russian crown, and while the people
cannot see them the Car feels them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If all the plots reported to be on foot in
the Transvaal are true, the history of that
country for the next ten years will read
like dime novel;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

In this campaign the Republican party
will be the only unit in the count; all the
rest will be fractions
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If this should turn out 10 be an earth
quake breeder let US hope it will give the
weather bureau the needed shake-up.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

After this the Car feels very nearly as
big as Grover Cleveland thinks himself.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

People going East this season should
take along some kind of anti-cyclone pill.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Where THE CALL leads our contempt
raries follow, but they do not always keel
step.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Don't forget that Decoration day was Sc
apart for patriotic observances and not 70
casual frolics.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

It seems to be no trouble at all for the
prairie States to catch their wind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

We now begin TO understand the value
of those ocean winds that we complain of
on ordinary days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

So long as the hot spell lasts we will be
in touch with the Fasteners and under
stand their feelings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

viii she guess it? Yes. she will guess
it--and find there is nothing in it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Reed has again become humorous. The poll
ucian VINO turns humorist turns his back on
the Presidency.-St. Louis Republic.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If the proposed carnival of the Golden
Gate is TO be success, the committee in
charge must be made broad enough to give
all the people show.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Get yourself enrolled in a Republican
club and be good citizen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
ALONG THE SKlRMIsH LINE.

Mr.. MeKinley's record furnishes a satisfac-
tory answer to all questioaers who care to read
it.-New York Press.
Unfortunately for the other candidates, Nc
Kinley pre-empted the only Mark Hanna in
the eountry.-Baltimore Herald.
Reed has again become humorous. The poll
ucian VINO turns humorist turns his back on
the Presidency.-St. Louis Republic
Possibly the Democratic party intends to go
before the country this year on the strength of
few things it didn't do.-New York Press.
Speaker Reeds epigrammatic "Huh," when
asked if he would take the nomination for
Viee-President, promises to become historical
-Athol Transcript.
Mckinley has never said: ''I am for a single
GOLD standard" And that is why the New
York goldbugs are getting up in the night to
groan.-Wichita Eagle.
Ex-President Harrison isn't bothering about
the st. Louis convention. He and his bride
have gone to finish out their honeymoon in the
dirondacks-Minneapolis Tribune.
We take it upon ourselves to nominate the
Hon. Thomas Bracket Reed of Maine for the
Vice-Presidency. He needs no introduction to
the American people, nor do the American
people need any introduction to hirn-Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette.
OF course it is possible that Mckinley may be
nominated, but the outlook still faYors the
field, and we believe that the field favors ALI
son for second choice. Therefore the Allison
men aIe standing firm, and the field cannot be
deceived by Grosvenor's false figures or by the
New Y ork Tribune's padded list of delegates
which, with all of its padding, gives Mckinley
o My Al yotes-44 votes less than majority
-Des Moines Register.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If this weather continues the next STEP
in dress reform will be a shirt waist fol
men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

rows OF narrow brown braid almost cover
ing it.
A dress of blue cambria had trimmings of
Mnlte embroidery. A striped pink and white
Bingham had cuffs and woke OF plain mink over
which white lace was laid.
the back.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

zola refreshes himself by inspecting and
notwithstanding his property and workmen.
he is thoroughly happy in the midst of brick
and mortar, and enjoys nothing more than the
sound of hammers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

When young Nap oleon went to South
Africa to die he did not know that he was
putting the Napoleonic luster on the future
battlefields of Europe.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Possibly the Democratic party intends to go
before the country this year on the strength of
few things it didn't do.-New York Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

If little country like Mexico can make
good profit out of the free coinage of sill
yer, why could not big Nation like ours
handle it with success?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

The voices of the Republican press are
unanimous in approving the selection of
the State Executive Committee of the
party. There was one squeal at first, but
the voice of the squealer has been
squelched.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Baron Clemens Won Ketteler, Counselor and
First Secretary of the German Embassy, who
has long been popular in Washington society,
has been appointed German Minister to Mexico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

Occasionally our climate is tropical.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

"ouida's" hands and feet are said to be per-
iect IN shape and proportion. To keep her
ieet from being contorted by unnatural pres-
sure on the bones, she always wears, summer
and winter alike, open buckled shoes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Speaker Reeds epigrammatic "Huh," when
asked if he would take the nomination for
Viee-President, promises to become historical.
-Athol Transcript.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

We wish reciprocity With the free silver
countries to the south of us, and therefore
ought to have free silver ourselves in order
to trade with them on equal terms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

The workingmen of every branch of
American industry should organize them
selves into Republican clubs. This is 60
ing to be campaign for their benefit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Mr. McKinley's record furnishes a satisfac-
tory answer to all questioaers who care to read
it-New York Press
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

These are the days that prepare Us for
st. Louis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
PEOPLE WE HAVE HEARD ABOUT

Queen Victoria mas marked preference for
gray horses, and throughout her holiday on
the Riviera a magnificent pair of this color
have been in almost daily use
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Unfortunately for the other candidates, Nc
Kinley pre-em pied the only Mark Hanna in
the countrY.-Baltimore Herald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Local Democratic bosses had better ar
range check system for those who wish
to transfer from one faction to another. so
that irresponsible fellows may be pre-
vented from riding with both factions ON
one fare
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Inc Secretary of State, Mr.. Olney, is said to
be the best tennis player among the members
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Mckinley has never said: 'I am for a single
gold standard" And that is why the New
York goldbugs are getting up in the night to
groan.-Wichita Eagle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Ex-President Harrison isn't bothering about
the ST. Louis convention. He and his bride
have gone to finish out their honeymoon in the
Adirondaeks Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

The Gar of Russia may not be strong
enough to keep the peace, but ii a war ever
breaks upWestern Europe he will be strong
enough to keep good many of the pieces.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

GENUINE eyeglasses, 15c, s11S Fourth ST., near
barber, Sundays, 73s Market fKastshoe storal4
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

1t seems agreed on both sides that the
Democratic convention will split. Each
wing will go off to itself and the body of
the party will be left in hole in the
ground
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturer,
Clipping Bureau lAllen's), $40 MONTGOMERY.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

CoPFEY's Collection Company removed to
235 Kearny street.
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CALIFORNIA slace fruits, SOC ID. Townsend,s..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

FRESH buttercups, 25c pound. Townsend,s,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27

Undertaker-Here, this won't do; where is
the sixth pallbearer?
HE is-er-that is, he is proposing to the
widow."-Life.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-06-18
Somerset Doctors.

The Somerset Medical Association
held its annual session at Hotel Hesel-
ton, yesterday. There were present
DR.. l.. d. Rand of Fairfield, Dr's c. d.
Morrill,. d. 5. Hunnewell, and w. G.
Sawyer of Madison. Dr's. A. A. Piper
and +. g. Williams of Bingham. DR. :.
Greene of Scion. Dr.. w. II. Stevens of
North New Portland, Dr's. ). \. Patten.
J. n. Merrill, NJ. l.. Mari and A. f.
Gelinas of Skowhegan.
DR.. Hunnewell was elected president
for the ensuing year, Dr. Rand vice
president and Dr. Mari secretary and
treasurer.
An interesting paper was read by DR..
w. II. Stevens, a resume of the science
and art of medicine and surgery from
the time of Hi ocrates to the presel
time This was discussed by Dr. Patten
and other members present, after which
other interesting topics were brought up
and discussed.
DR.. A, L. Gelinas was admitted TO
membership in the Association.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-06-18
Death of l.. IL. Brann,

The death of l.. Benton Bra9n, whose
body was buried in the South side
cemetery, Monday last, occurred at his
farm home in North Madison, on the
morning of June 9Th his funeral taking
place the following Sunday, and the
body being placed in the tomb, waiting
interment.
Deceased was born in Gardiner, Me,
May ID. 1852. and at the aye of II
years. with his parents moved to No.
Madison, on TO the farm which has
continuously been his home up TO the
time of his death. His Illness covered
over period of about two years, dating
from an accident received in this place,
by which he had narrow escape from
being killed. During his illness he was
at times great sufferer, but he bore
his burden with great fortitude. tenderly
cared for by loving wife. All that
medical skill could do to give relief was
resorted to, and in the early spring a
visit was made TO Portland, to consult
with eminent physicians. but without
avail His widow, and adopted son,
little Jimmie. an aged mother who
has made her home with him. one
brother. and three sons and daughter
by previous marriage are left to
mourn his loss, and have the sympathy
of large circle of friends and neigh
bors. Mrs. Brann will continue TO
reside on the home farm with little
Jimmie. and continue 10 make home
for the aged mother