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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
THE MINERAL LAND BILL.

The passage by the House without q dis
senting voice OF the Johnson bill for the
examination and classification of mineral
lands may be safely regarded as assuring
its passage by the Senate. If not single
vote was cast against it in the House it is
a fair presumption that the justice and ex-
pediency of the measure are so well under
stood in Congress there is little chance of
any opposition being strong enough to de-
feat it. 1t would. seem, therefore, that this
much-desired work is to be accomplished
at last and that one of the most important
undertakings of the Mining Association is
TO be crowned with success.
1t is reported that Secretary Smith has
TWO amendments which he will endeavor
to have the Senate make in the bill. One
of these is to increase the appropriation
proposed for the commission from $40, 900
to $4,000. The other is to exempt from the
operation OF the act all lands already ad-
vertised. The first amendment ought to be
accepted. Where the work to be done is
SO important and so valuable it would be
poor economy to have it stopped because
OF lack of sufficient money to carry it ON.
The second amendment is more doubtful,
and it certainly should not be accepted
unless it should be found that rejection
would entail an opposition likely to en-
danger the passage of the bill itself.
1t is worth while noting that the success
which has thus far attended the measure
has been due very largely, if not wholly,
TO the fact that the entire California dele
CATION worked for it. For once our repre-
sentatives were not divided, indifferent or
mutually antagonistic. Each gave what
aid he could to the measure AID all, by
presenting an example of complete accord
on the subject, exerted an influence that
had its effect in inducing Eastern Con-
gressmen to listen favorably to arguments
in support of the bill. We have in this
case, therefore, an illustration of what
Californians. can achieve for the good of
the commonwealth ii they work in har-
mony, and the lesson involved is one that
should be learned and applied with profit.
1t will not be long before an occasion
will arise to make the application and
renew the harmonious work. The classih-
cation of mineral lands is but one of the
steps necessary to the full revival of our
mining industry. The next step will be to
obtain an appropriation for constructing
impounding dams that will protect the
farms and rivers and allow the resum ption
of hydraulic mining. This second step
should follow the first closely and should
be carried through at this session of Con-
gress. Our representatives have seen what
united work can do in the one case and
they should now apply it in the other.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
HOW TO ADVANCE.

If more of the newspapers of California
would give as clear and definite reasons as
the Gridley Herald, showing the advantages
which settlers and investors would enjoy,
it would be better for the State. Thus, it
says that good building lots may be Sc
cured there for 500 to $125 each, the lots
being S0x110 feet, with long time given for
making payments in easy installments.
1--WE will say" our contemporary adds,
''that the lot costs 500. A six-room dwell
ing can be erected for $500, the whole cost
not to exceed $500. This will readily rent
for 81 per month for Mt least ten months in
the year, or at yearly rental of So
Figuring the taxes at 81 60 per 500 yalua.
ton, we have an expense there of So 49,
which added to insurance of not to exceed
S., makes total of Sill 40 which deducted
from the $40 rental, leaves a net return of
$5S 60, or 14.65 per cent on the money in
vested. It is certain that the ratio Of in
crease in the valuation of the property will
more than balance the amount expended
for necessary repairs. These are no fancy
figures, but are based upon actual demon
stration. To get the benefits this year,
building should commence at once. The
houses are needed, and the returns are
certain"
The Lodi Sentinel prints an argument on
similar lines and reads its people severe
lecture. at is fact" it says, that farm
ers and fruit-growers trust too much to
their individual efforts for success. They
are willing, in most instances, to forego
assured profits for the sake of independent
action. In the business world this feeling
is not prominent. There is readiness to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

but desire to more fully perfect it before max
ing the details known. produce the effect by
attraction of the light and propulsion through
the brain substance. At the time of photo
graphing the whole internal chamber OF the
brain is lighted up
In conclusion the doctor said: AZ am at the
commencement. My discovery is not conse-
quent on the application of the cathode ray to
photography. My idea preceded it, but of
course, have lately been inspired to push my
experiments"
For two days and half the doctor worked
uninterruptedly save a couple OF hours for
sleep, wnen ms tired brain dreamed of its own
likeness. The work had not been without at
tendant dangers. Many small animals were
sacrificed in the cause OF science. Even the
final and successful effort was made with no
assurance that the camera might not hold the
picture of a dead man. Though in meas
ure satisfied that the process was one by
which the brain could be photographed with
out risk OF life, ii may be stated that the ex-
perimenter selected himself his subject
that no other life might be endangered
George Francis Train had consented to sit,
but the doctor finally decided not to permit
him to do so. AS a matter of fact the success
OF the experiments was no less IN that the
operation was without sensation than in the
reproduction of the brain picture.
SO far as the use of the apparatus was con-
cerned the doctor consented to say that the
light was thrown from one side OF the head
against it, as in magic iantern, while the at
tractive force was at the other.
He had arranged mirrors so that he might
observe the effects, and was thus enabled to
view his own brain. 1t was lighted up so that
he saw the interior and even the pulsations.
His sensations, so lar as he had any, were at
the strangeness of the phenomena and emo
lions of success rather than any physical effect
produced by the forces he manipulated and
which we're controlled by electric buttons, the
camera being exposed at the instant that the
light was directed at the head.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
CAREFUL GRAPE-PICKING,

1t has been supposed that all winemak-
ers realized the importance of care in the
picking OF grapes, and that the manner in
which this is done goes far to determine
the character of the wine. Attention is
called to this matter by an interesting re-
port from Heaidsburg. B. w. Paxton,
who has been accompanying Mr.. Lach-
man of the Wine Association in tour of
the Cloverdale and Healdsburg districts,
tells THE CALL that much of the wine,
though all was sound and of fair quality,
carried an excess of acid, and that the rea.
son for it was the picking OF the grapes be-
fore the berries had fully matured. The
presumption is that the makers will re-
ceive a smaller price than if the needed
care had been taken.
As a rule, those winemakers who do not
produce their own crop OF grapes entirely
have very expert buyers to receive the
fruit brought in by neighboring growers.
These buyers can determine at once under
what circumstances and conditions the
grapes have been picked, and they make
payment accordingly. The growers who
are most careful and intelligent receive
the best prices. That picking is an art of
itself may be inferred from the following
nara ton:
A few years ago one of the largest wine.
makers in the State examined neighbor-
ing vineyard which was ready for picking,
made careful tests of the leading ingredi-
ents of the grapes and offered price based
on his tests. This was accepted and IN a
day or two afterward the crop was picked
and delivered by the grower. The wine
grower on receipt of the fruit made sec
ond test before accepting it finally and dis
covered that the proportion of saccharine
which he had originally discovered had
shrunk surprisingly. As this was vital
matter he declined to pay the price he had
offered and rendered lower. The grower
declined it The grapes were fed to hogs
and suit was brought for the recovery of
the amount first offered.
The maker proved in court that in the
interval between his two analyses a heavy
fog had fallen, that its moisture had been
absorbed by the grapes, and had, therefore,
diluted their juices and reduced their per-
centage of saccharine, and hence their
value and that the grower had picked the
crop before the grapes had had time to
resume their normal condition under the
suns heat. On that showing he easily
won the case. The whole affair was
revelation to the grower but he learned
lesson that he will never forget.
Much of the great reputation of Euro
pean wines depends on the care taken in
such details as that. The lessons to be
learned are all very simple, but they must
be mastered bsfore the best results can be
secured. Happily, they are familiar to the
older growers, but that does not lessen the
obligation resting on winemakers to give
them all needed advice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

know you are annoyed to death with appli-
cations for passes, but imagine you only &C
cord them to friends of the railroad.
Fillmore Overlooking the 'jolly" owing to
its chestnut fiavor)-When do you want TO go?
Applicant (rising and leaning confidentially
on the desk)-Well, we are all packed, ready to
go next Friday, and I have teleg raphed my
wife's folks to expect US two days afterward
Fillmore with a winning smile)-Are you
bound to go Friday?
Applicant-Oh, by all means. I have de-
cided to go Friday.
Fillmore CLOSING the drawer and rising to
welcome one of the directors)-You will have
to excuse me now. docking the applicant in
the eye, rs though TO hypnotic him. Come
in Saturday.
The applicant, thoroughly ratified, murmurs
deep thanks and reIires to the hail. where he
suddenly drops on himself and goes down to
MONTGOMERY street. cursing the elevator-boy
and the united railroads of the Southern
Pacific.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
PHOTOGRAPHED HIS OWN BRAIN.

The human brain has been photographed. In
the rivalry of scientists excited by Roentgen's
application of the cathode X rays to photo
graphy, Dr. Carleton Simon of New York steps
forward and exhibits a picture OF his own
brain, obtained from process IN which the
cathode ray is not a factor. The doctor ex-
planned to the Herald how the thing was done
and also furnished that paper with the mega
tive from which the photograph was developed
DR.. Simon said that he used an ordinary
camera, with platinum plates, subjected
neither to heat nor to any especial chemical
treatment. The time of exposure was limited
TO two minutes in the case of photographs re-
produced in the Herald. Ordinarily, the doc
tor said, the time of exposure would be regu-
lated by the depth of material through which
the light must pass.
For the present Dr. Simon viii not make
known the details of his apparatus. 81 do not
like" he said, "to withhold it from the public,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

front and two cores in the back which are laid
In box-pleats. The only stiffening now used is
band from five 10 ten inches deep all around
the bottom. Haircloth wears best, but canvas
wirene and many other substitutes are used
Mixed WOODEN goods much liked and the
top of each pleat may be deeked with tiny gilt
or smoked pearl buttons. The favorite gilt
belt looks extremely we'll on such a gown.
A blue serge gown Ii ad each pleat stitched
along the edges with gilt thread and was worn
with gilt belt
A tan mixture had each pleat bound with
light brown leather and was worn with an inch
wide belt of the same material.
This style of waist is much used for bicycle
costumes, and the leather trimmings Just de-
scrlbed are especially pretty on these, the skirt
being bound with the same leather.
The skirt shown in this illustration is one of
the newest shapes and is used for separate
skirts OF silk, satin, crepon, etc., as well as
for costumes of one fabric.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

Utah. Do you think it would be possible to get
transportation, as suggested?
Fillmore (reaching for his pen)-I do not
recall the exact occurrence you mention, but I
know you have always laid awake nights try
Ing TO keep the people from imposing on the
railroad company. Ever been to Salt Lake?
Applicant drawing up little nearer)-No,
but would like to go very much. Just for my
wife and children, you know.
F1llmore-How old are the children
Applicant-There, are two boys, sixteen and
seventeen, and girl twelve years of age.
You see, Fill, 1 intend to go anyway, but
thought if you would give US passes that we
could have just that much more money to give
the children good time on.
Fillmore dipping his pen in the ink and
opening little drawer filed with blanks)-
Good scheme. How long will you be gone?
Applicant (beaming with anticipation)-Oh
a couple of weeks. Just a little jaunt. BY the
way, Fill, you are looking very well of late.
How is your general health? OF course,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Uhl, the new ambassador to Germany,
does not pronounce his name in the German
way-that would be "Ool"-but pronounces it
with the initial letter SOFT ''Eul, like ''Yule.'
M. Siegler has won his suit against Prince
Henry OF Orleans for 275 900 francs. The case
was tried in Paris. The money was the amount
of 'open credit given to the Prince for his use
by Siegler some time ago.
Cotton Mather's poems have been repub-
lished in Boston. The poems are two in num-
ber One written in 1862 is an elegy on Rev
Uriah Cakes, president of Harvard College, and
the other, written in 1855, is an elegy supon
Rev. Nathaniel Collins of Middletown, Conn.
Young Alfonso of Spain has just put on his
first regular military uniform with much
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
NEW POEM BY SWINBURNE.

The new number OF the Nineteenth Century
opens with a splendid poem upon "Robert
Burns" by Mr.. Swinburne. It's form is that
which Burns himself mostly employed, and It's
eighteen stanzas form tribute OF passionate
admiration and exquisite imagery and music
such as only Mr.. SWinburne can give u.s. Inc
London Chronicle quotes few stanzas, pre-
missing that their beauty is still greater When
they are not thus torn from their context:
He loved and sang of love; he laughed
nd babe the cup whereout he quaffed
Shine planet fore ana art,
And left and right,
And keen as shoots the suns nrSI snait
Against the night.
But love and wine were moon and sun
For many fame long since undone,
And sorrow and Joy have lost and won
By stormy turns
a many a singers soul ii none
More bright than Burns.
The daisy by his plowshare cleft,
The lips of women loved and left,
The griefs and joys that weave the vert
OF human time
With craftman's cunning, keen and def,
He carved in rhyme.
But never since bright earth was born
In rapture OF the enkindling morn
Might godlike wrath and sunlike scorn
That and is
And shall be while false weeds worn
Ii nd word like his.
Above the storms of praise and blame
That blu with mist his lustrous name
His thunderous laughter went and came
And lives and flies
The roar that fellows the flame
When lightning dies
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

AZ wouldn't mind helping you if thought
there was anything in you"
"Jes' you gimme the dime, mister an see
how quick there'n be sumthin' in me:'--In-
dianapolis Journal.
A father, wishing to bring up his child in the
way he should go, told him when he was in
danger and needed help to call upon the Lord
Later in the day Willie was punished for some
misdemeanor, and when on the threshold of
the dark closet, holding his father by one
hand, he dropped TO his knees and prayed, 80
Lord, If you want to help little boy, now 8
your chance.'-Life.
'Literary criticism is droll affair"
"Isn't it? The critics say the English lau-
reateshlp is mean, low-down job, and then
decide that Alfred Austin isn't good enough
for it. "-Louisville Courier-Journal
"I see," remarked Mrs Ashcroft at the break
fast-tabIe, "that the coffee crop of Honduras
has been seriously reduced by TWO unusually
dry seasons
''Thats odd," replied the Star Boarder. "I
never noticed a scarcity of water in the
coffee."-Pittsburg Chronicle-1elegraph.
"Why is it," the Cumminsville sage inquired,
with the air of one pleased with the sound of
his own voice, why is ii that the mai of 40 or
Whereabouts can realize so well how old he is
=
to forget all about it when he meets girl Of
that age |'-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wife-well, doctor, now is 1t with my hus-
band?
Doctor-Fair to middling, so to speak; he
wants rest above all things 1 have written
out prescription for opiate.
Wife-And when must 1 give him the medi-
cine?
Doctor-Him? The opiate is for you,
madam.-Louisville Home and Farm.
Willey-I tell you, it's better in the end to
be honest. Did you ever know rogue who
wasn't unhappy?
Shalley-No, but then one would hardly ex-
pect a rogue to be happy when he's known
It's the rogues who are not known who are
happy.-Woonsocket Or. ~ Reporter.
Now the timid doubling sutton,
By Professor Roentgens art,
May, before he speaks, discover
If she has marble heart
Indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
LADY'S BOX.PLEATED WAIST AND
SKIRT

Trim tailor effects coming to the front,
and the Norfolk jacket is a favorite model.
Cheviots, tweeds,-serges and novelty woods are
used for these serviceable gowns that are ap-
propriate for general wear, for travelling and
for the business woman.
The waist shown mere has fitted lining, the
goods being fitted by the pleats. The sleeves
are of the leg-o'-mutton shape, of generous
proportions The skirt cut with circular
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

pride. Being nearly 10 years old, the juvenile
monarch held a grand reception on his name
day. and was allowed to appear in the costume
OF a pupil OF the Infantry Training School. He
looked a soldierly little fellow, though still
somewhat fragile.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
AS the Twig Is Bent.

The boys of to-day who steal rides on vehicles
are likely to become the thieves of tomorrow
When children steal, whatever the form of
theft the parent should sternly teach them
better. The parent who neglects so to do con-
tributes to the boys untoward career.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

GOOD RoADs-A. s., Palo Alto, Cal. 1t is i'm
possible to give an intelligent answer to your
question about q good roads congress as q
number have been held, and you do not men
ton the one you desire to know about. II you
will communicate with c. Kitchener, room %,
sixth floor, Mills building, or with H. F. Wynne,
Twenty-second and Folsom streets Either of
these gentlemen will give you full information
on the subject of good roads.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19


How many newspapers are there in the State
in favor OF the funding bill? The newspapers
represent the people, and we believe they are
all OF one opin1on-against it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
Kruger Not Easily Deceived.

1t looks as though Chamberla in has en-
countered shrewd old rough diamond in the
person of President Kruger of the Transvaal
who is well up in the tricks of English diplo-
macy. 1t looks like a case of when Greek
meets Greek
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

COOKS Casa. s., City. Sergeant Cook of
the police force was held to answer by one of
the Police Judges on the 22d of last July for
trial in the Superior Court on a charge of hav-
ing assaulted 81 Chinaman with intent to do
him bodily harm. The case is still pending
in the upper court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
Voting for England.

Englishmen who think say that the English
financial system IS good thing for England
but not for this country, because it is debtor
country, but Americans who do not think go
right on voting for an English financial system
inst he serna
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

MINING CLABs-E. d. K, Indian HILL Sierra
County, Cal No mining claims are exempt
from assessment work unless they are pat
en- ted. Claims in the vicinity of Indian Hill
ia ken up before 1872 are not exempt unless
they have been patented.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

NEwsPAPER-G. c.. Eldridge, Sonoma County,
CAL ii person who has never subscribed TO a
newspaper takes such paper addressed TO him
sell from the postoffice he is responsible for the
subscription price. Should he not desire the
paper it is his duty to refuse to receive 1t and
notify the Postmaster, or he should notify the
Office that he does not want it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
The Next Administration.
San Bernardino Times Index.

San Bernardino Times-Index.
1t is not believed that the next administra-
ton will be able TO equal the present one
catching fish, shooting ducks or issuing bonds.
but it will be able to double discount it bring
ing prosperity to the country
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

Brown (of the firm of Brown & Jones)-Why
did you countermand your order for those
fountain pens?
Jones-The agent took down my order with
a lead pencil.-Puck.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19
CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. 1s.-AIiss Atterton
and Miss A. Vanbergen, Albermarle; A. B.
Field, Bartholdi; J. D. Hammond, Murray
Hill; G. McComb, Westminster.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

SENAToRs-G. II. g., Cherokee, Butte County,
Cal. The reason the clause was placed in the
constitution to the effect that Senators should
be chos Ell by the Legislature instead OF by the
people direct was that it was believed that
better class of representative men could be Sc
cured TO serve in the upper house OF Congress.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

CoRoNADo-Atmosphere is perfectly dry, soft
and mild and is entirely free from the mists
mon further north Round-trip tickets, by steam
ship including fifteen days board at the Hotel del
Coronado $50; longer stay 81 so per day. Apply
New Montgomery St, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

CUBA-H. T. D., City. Nothing has been
done by the Government of the United States
to officially recognize the Cubaus as bel
lgerents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

AFTER other medicines have a ed, Hoods Sar
saparilla has permanently cured. This Is explained
by the fact that Hoods sarsaparla is tn only true
blood purifier, the hnconquerable foe Of disease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

All the voices of Great Britain are now
for arbitration and there is not left sin
gle man to say anything about the flying
squadron.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-19

SIS Tompkins an economical -man?" "Well,
should say so; he takes off his porous-plaster
every night so it Will last longer" -Chieago
Record.