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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
SANITATION .Wo CENTURIES AGO

To write of sanitary regulations and precau-
tions two centuries or more ago would seem to
some people like copying the famous chapter
on snakes IN Iceland-"there are no snakes in
Iceland" 1t is instructive, therefore. TO read
October), devoted to the history of medical
science, an article by DR.. Charles Fiessinger,
in which he details the extraordinary precau-
tions taken in French cities at that per iod in
time of epidemic. some of these to be sure,
seem a little ridiculous in the light of modern
science, but N the main they were dictated by
SOUND common-seDse. DR.. Fiessinger copies
from an old print picture of curious old
pesthouse dress, and he begins his article by
describing it as follows:
ga carnival costume: A leather mask cover
ing the head and neck and Stimulating q birds
head with its round eye and long beak; the
mask topped with a hat like an eccl esiastic's,
and continuing down 10 the level of the
shoulders; childs dress falling to the ankles;
the hands lost to view in enormous gloves; in
the right hand long rod-in such a rig as
this our fathers were accustomed TO visit pest
houses. An engraving of the period gives us
full description of this toilet The eye is of
crystal; the beak is a long nose filed with
odoriferous 50 substances; the mask, the robe and
the gloves are of Levant morocco. This was
an admirable method of guarding against con-
tagion by the poison of the plague, which is
communicated by the touch or the breath the
Levant morocco and the beak full of perfumes
keep it out.
all; the magistrates must also do their part;
drugs are all right, but we must have severe
police regulations along with them.
I'm cities menaced with the plague, then
was instituted council of health. The first
act of the council was to elect captain OF
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pended like Gessler's hat, and the people
will be required to make obeisance to the
Emperor's horse"
1t can hardly be doubted that the
Liberals express the real sentiments OF
the German people in regard to the
Brusewitz outrage. The offender in that
case. although pronounced guilty by a
court-martial and sentenced to four years
imprisonment and dismissal from the
army, has not yet been punished, as the
case was referred by the Emperor to the
Minister of War, and he may escape pun
ishment altogether. 1t would seem, there
fore, that the KAISER thinks more of his
uniforms than he does of the lives of his
citizens.
Such tyranny cannot in the nature OF
things prevail long among a people so
brave and so intelligent as the Germans,
and the attempt of the Kaiser to maintain
1t is ominous to the peace of Europe. He
may yet find it necessary TO engage in q
foreign war in order to AWAKEN among his
people spirit sufficiently warlike to sus-
tain him IN the military domination
which he seems determined to enforce,
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THE WILMERDING SCHOOL.

The decision of the Board of University
Regents to locate the Wilmerding School
in this City will be received with general
satisfaction here, and after due considera-
ton will be approved by the State at large
The reasons for establishing the school
in this City are TWO. First the founder of
the school was citizen of San Francisco,
identified with its interests for upward of
forty years and clearly intended that the
school should be for the benefit of the
youth of this City. That much was made
evident by the testimony of the men who
knew him. who conversed with him con-
corning his proposed bequest and who,
therefore, knew clearly what was his full
intention in re gard to it.
The second reason, hardly less impor-
tant than the first, is that San Francisco
is decidedly the proper place for such an
Institution. 1t is in this City that it will
be within reach of the largest mum ber of
young men who desire mechanical train
ing, and therefore it is clear that here it
will be able to do the most good. The
number OF persons who can profit by
the advantages of such a school in San
Francisco will be far in excess of the num-
Der who could possibly make use of those
advantages if it were located elsewhere.
On the broad grounds of efficiency, there
fore, it was altogether right and proper
| for the Regents OF the University to select
San Francisco as the place of location.
Now that 1T has been decided 10 estab-
lish the school in this City, it is to be
| hobed that the work OF construction will
be pushed rapidly forward. Boys who are
now of an age TO reap the benefits of the
school are rapidly growing Older, and il
the completion of the institution is LONG
delayed they will be deprived of them
altogether.
There is no apparent reason why there
should be any delay, and we trust that nc
disagreement as to the particular site to
be selected in the City will cause a post
ponement of the beginning OF the work ol
construction. Since We are to have the
school, let US have it as speedily as posi-.
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PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Sir William Harcourt, NJ. P, was SO years OF
age on october IA.
1t is reported that the Shah of Persia is suf-
fering from an iucurable disease.
Sarah Bernhardt Is executing bust of
Victorien Sardou for the salon of 1897.
George Meredith, it is said, presents copy
of his novels to every servant in his employ.
Archbishop Mschray, the Prmate of Canada,
who has just returned to the Dominion, is the
tallest Bishop IN the world.
1t is reported from Paris that Jean Charcot.
son of the fam us physician is engaged to be
married to Jeanne Hugo, granddaughter OF
Victor Hugo, and divorced wife of Leon Daudet.
Thomas Edison receives many amusing let.
ters. Not long ago he was startled by an
epistle from young lady asking if he could
| notinvent an electrical contrivance that would
enable her 10 see the face OF her future hus-
| band.
Alderman Phillips, London's new Mayor, Is
a Hebrew and man OF immense wealth. By
trade he is wooden draper in very large
way OF business. He is married to a sister of
Sir Edward Lawson of the London Daily Tele-
graph.
Swithin Fleming, close friend of Daniel
Q.
died recently at Middleton, aged 100 years. A
day or two before, w Browning, who had been
Wesleyan local preacher for seventy-two
years. died at Lancaster at the age of 80 years.
| A very beautiful work of art Christ in
| ivory, now on view in Paris, is to be presented
to the Gar by the clergy of France. 1t weighs
| seventy-fve pounds, is composed of single
piece OF ivory, is exquisite in design and per
| feet in workmanship. 1t is valued at $40 600
and was once the property of the unfortunate
| Queen Marie Antoinette.
Reuben E. Moss, who has just died at his
home in Elmira, N. Y, was a Hneal de-
scendant in the sixth generation from John
Moss, who settled in New Haven, Conn. in
1889. and who was signer of the aoriginal
compact" and a Representative in the Colonial
Legislature. On his mothers side he was de-
scended from John Rowland, who came over
| in the Mayflower.
Bishop William Taylor says that Dom Paul ia
about the busiest man in Africa. At 80
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OUR COAST DBFENsES.

The annual report of the Board OF
Ordnance and Fortifcatiops, which
strongly urges the Importance of in
placing our harbors in a proper state of
defense in case of sudden outbreak Of
war, will receive general approval.
The report contains the curious state
ment that while there is no present pros
pect of war between this country and
any other nation, yet it is not altogether
impro bable that such a war may occur.
The argument on which the statement Is
based is as curious as the statement it,
self. The report says:
The wars of nations occur in cycles of vary
ing length, but seldom does a generation pass
without conflict. Already more than thirty
years have elapsed since our last great war;
and another may occur soon if the past be q
guide TO the future. One of the longest inter-
vals of peace we have ever enjoyed has oc-
Cured.
The argument that war is to be expected
because war is about due will hardly
have much weight with the average citi-
zen. 1t is entitled to consideration only
by reason of the high rank of the men
who urge it in an official state paper 1t
may perhaps be considered good reason
why the work of coast defense and fortifi-
cation should be carried vigorously for
ward.
As the board says: IA war if 1t come
at all VIII come without warning, and will
give no time for preparation" 1t is clear
therefore, that if such war should arise
between us and any power of sufficient
strength to exert great naval force at the
outbreak OF hostilities, many of our ports
under present conditions would suffer Sc
verely before we could arrange for their
adequate protection.
With properly devised tariff, which
will yield revenue adequate to the needs
OF the Nation, it will be comparatively
easy for US to enter upon the work of pre-
pairing for war without imposing any Sc
rious burdens upon the people. Such a
tariff we may expect from the next Con.
gress, and it is not unreasonable to as
sumo that with the enactment of a better
revenue law we shall also have the much
needed appropriations for coast defenses
and the upbuiding of the navy.
Certainly we cannot begin this work too
soon. 1t takes about three years to con-
struct and equip war vessel, and it takes
as much time also to provide the appli-
ances for coast and harpor defense. The
earlier we begin the sooner will our ports
be secure, and for that reason the people
will give cordial approval to the report
OF the board urging more liberal appropri-
ations for these purposes
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MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

Ellen Beach Yaw, the altitudinous soprano,
has been announced so often that people in
this City are growing skeptical about ever be-
holding her. However, the announcement is
now authoritativefy made that she will appear
Tor one song recital only, at the Baldwin
Theater OH December IA. At present most of
the interest centering ronnd Miss Yaw is that
OF curiosity. No one denies that she is capa-
bic OF producing notes higher than those of
any other singer known to history, but
whether she is really an accomplished vocal
ISL Is quite another matter. The Musical
Courier persistently lauded her efforts while
she was singing in such far-away places as
san Antonio and El Paso, but when Miss Yaw
went TO New York it entirely changed its
tone as TO her vocal ability, though it granted
that She possessed high notes which were
hors de nature. Most of the critics agree with
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
A TIME F0n III NK-G. WING
BRING FORTH THE TURKEY AND BRUSH THE
GLOOMY CLOUDS AWAY.
BOSTON Advertiser

GLOOMY CLOUDS AWAY.
Boston Advertiser
Now the President has SPOKEN in the Gus
tomary way and has named November 26 IS
our Thanksgiving day, everyoody's feeling
pe'ter' counting on abundant cheer for there's
leasoh lor thanksgiving on the part of all this
year everything is looking better: every
.nlng Is on the mend soon the four long
Soo Sl worry will have found n brighter end.
radant dh rte business skies will brighten with
t91it' sS,rl1's orlous day and pro peritv's bright
sunshine drive the gloomy clouds away. All
tne Natlon will feel thankful Smiles will
t1iese IN o, amay eacn irown the turkeys in
enS oFeiI ana the pumpkin pie is brown
Etch Republican is thankful as Of cn,,rsa bo
Iusie W pe, since the campai N of the party
mas oeen waged successfully. Democrats Is nave
every reason 10 be very thankful, too. since
their party has been rescued from ron,dfo
tons crew. Illinois may feel onite tbsPpi,i'I
since h voters did their best and put noisy
Altgeid where he will enjoy rr,trseted rasf
Maryl land may shout hosanna MieniC,n Inov
swell the song, California and WISCONSIN adS
their voices deep and strong. All NAV SIM a
away. and the Nations fame aud honor re-
unsuliied still to-day. Let the flags flont. let
the flies shrek Yankee Doodle's come To
town." when the turkeys in the oven and the
pun pkin pie is brown.
Put away the Campaign rooster; give all
quarrels OF the past full forgetfulness and
quiet. Let us all be friends at last. Let the
fat and toothsome turkey and the peaceful
pumpkin pie crowd out every recollection of
the turmoil that's gone by Let us all be
friends and brothers, under one flag, dear to
comes rather late this fall Let US cease trou
campaign tactics. Let stop all calling
names. Let all pummeling and lighting be
confined to football games. Now that COLDS
no longer boarded, let us try TO pay our BITS.
Let John Jones and Marcus Hanna arbitrate
election bets. Let sweet peace, the white
winged, DER the country settle down, when
the turkeys in the oven and the pumpkin pie
is br own.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

Sunday y-school teacher-Who was Noah?
Pupil-He was a weather prophet. When he
said it was going to rain nobody believed
him.-Puck.
"Madge, how did you and that French lady
get along?"
"Well, she understood what she said, and
understood what said."-Port Jeryis Gazette.
Binks-Married yet, Jinks?
Jinks-Still single.
Binks Uhree years later)-still single, Jinksi
Jinks SADLY No; married yet North
American.
Lady-Thank you, sir; but don't like to de.
prive you of your comfortable seat.
Hibernian-Be tn powers. Teddy, it was com.
Portable no longer when OF saw you standin'.-
Harlem Life.
'Uncle Simon, why does all the world love
a lover?"
Because they know he will be spending
money as long as he can raise cent."-Chi
cago Record.
Tommy-Paw, was there any fireworks in
the DAYS of the Bi BILE =?
Mr.. Figg-No-unless you count David. He
was pretty good giant cracker at one time
Indianapolis Journal.
sit always makes me glad to see woman
acting silly over a poodle"
"Why ?"
Because it shows what bad bringing UT
some lucky baby has ped."-Chicagc
Record.
''They have such queer notions in school
now. The children are not taught to spell al
ALL"
Gracious mel What a lot of typewriters
there will be few years hence."-Indian
apolis Journal.
Maiden-What can q woman do when man
that has won her affections refuses to marry
her?
Lawyer-Is he rich9
"No. hasn't cent"
''she can appoint day of general thanks
giving and invite both families to partici
pata. New York Weekly.
''oh, Henry" exclaimed his little wife a.
she threw her arms rapturously around his
neck, 81 do love you sol Don't forget TO leave
me $50 when you go in town this morning
viii you, dear"
And this" muttered Henry. softly, olsen
gaging himself from her fond embrace, "this
is what you might call being hard pressed fol
money-"-Somerville Journal.
Teacher-Have you finished your Compost
tion on what little boys should not do in
school?
Little Johnny-Yes'm.
TeacheI-Read ii.
Little Johnny (reading)-Little boys when a.
school, should not make faces at the teache,
and should not study too hard cause it ma ke.
them nearsIghted, and should not sit TOO Ions
In one position, cause ii makes their backs
crooked, and should not do long examples In
arithmetic, cause it uses up their pencils toe
fast.-Nuggeta
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MISLEADING

1t amt the ROSTERS CROWN thetil make him win
the fights
When it comes ter downright conflict DER the
barnyard an its rights.
An the ong triumphant cackle of the chicken on
parade
Don't add no size nor flavor ter the egg thet she
heZ laid.
1t ain't the man ez plays the drum an makes the
bigges' sound
Thet gifts the largest recompense when payday
comes around
An the dazzlin demonstrations an the crowd s
excited calls
Don't cut the slightest rger when the silent ballot
fails Washington Star,
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THE BRUsEwITz AFFAIR.

The debate in the Reichstag on Tuesday
upon the Brusewitz affair shows in a
strong light the excessive military despot-
ism which prevails in Germany and the
extent TO which not merely the rights
but the lives of citizens are subject to the
domination of the army.
The occurrence which gave rise to the
debate is one which could not have hap
pened in any other civilized country.
There seems to have been no dispute In
regard to the facts. Lieutenant Bruse-
witz killed a German workman for no
other reason than that the workman had
accidentally brushed against him while
the lieutenant was drinking beer in a
cafe.
The defense OF the lieutenant was that
he considered that TIE Kings uniform
had been tarnished by the touch of The
worklngman 10 such an extent that he
was compelled to kill the offender, even
though the touch was that of mere acci-
dent.
1t hardly seems credible that the Ger
man Minister OF War should in the Reich
stag have defended such an action.
Nevertheless that is exactly what he did.
20 Spoiteu " nave saius me HonOr
attached TO wearing the Kings uniform
and respect for the colors are military
sentiments that we shall never abandon.
The right OF self-defense must never be
taken from officers"
Such sentiments coming from such a
source on such an occasion in defense of
such crime naturally reused the indig-
nation of the Liberals. Herr Bebel very
naturally asked, How can it be said
that whoever attacks the Kings uniform
thereby insults the King? Things will at
last come to such pass that uniform of
the cuirassiers of the guard will be sus-
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the city gates; no one was allowed TO enter
unless he bore cert flea OF health. On sus-
poets was imposed n quarantine and their
goods and clothing were disinfected by pro-
!onged exposure to sun and ar. Fumigation
with rosemary. juniper and incense purified
contaminated objects"
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

Fuddy-Thlngs appear to be pretty dull in
your church society. No socials and no even
ing meetings. ana on Sundays there's hardly
handful present
Duddy-I know it. The fact is, since we got
our church debt paid off there has seemed
nothing worth struggling for.-Boston Tran
script.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

o. oclock A. M, when most Presidents and Kings
are presumably eating their breakfast. Dom
Paul has left his house and appeared in the
executive chamber to attend to his numerous
duties there. Sunday, too, is sometimes
busy day with him. for, whenever the pastor
of his church is absent. Mr.. Kruger goes into
the pulpit himself, and Bishop Taylor says he
breaches with ability and power.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

HAIR-J. C. c., City. 1t has been supposed
that hair grows after the death of the human
body, but it is possible that in the few cases
in which it is claimed such has occurred il
was owing to the lengthening of the hair by
the attraction of moisture from the body or
surrounding atmosphere or 10 the more rapid
drying and contraction of the adjacent tissues.
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phillips, Rock Island Exoursions

Leave San Francisco every Wednesday,, via Rio
Grande and ROCK Island Railways. Through
tourist sleepingcars to Chicago and Boston. Man
ager and porlers accompany these excursions to
Boston For tickets. sleeping-car accommodations
and further information. address Clinton Jones'
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 80 Mont
gomery street, San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
Through s1eeping cars TO Chicago.

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, Santa Fe
route, will continue TO run daily through from
Oakland to Chicago Pullman palace drawIng-room
also upholstered tourist sleeplng-cars leaving
every afternoon. Lowest through rates to all
points In the United states, Canada Mexico or
Europe Excursions through Boston leave every
week. San Francisco ticket office, ga Market
street. Chronicle building. Telephone main 1881
Oakland, ll18 Broadway
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MISSES EhPIRE JACKET.

A favorite shape for young girls jackets is
shown here. The full seamless back, having
box-pleat down the center, is generally be-
coming and has the charm of picturesqueness.
Plain coiors are most pleasing. Cadet and old
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The report that the X ray enables the
blind to see will encourage President Jor
dan in the hope that his critics may eventu.
ally see the joke in his cat story.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The Indianapolis Board of Trade de-
sires the assembling of National con-
vention to discuss monetary reform, but
what is the matter with Congress?
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

Miss Yaw's press agent in saying that her
appearance is interesting and poencal. The
fact OF her having been brought up in Los An
geles naturally adds TO the interest felt in her
in California
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

"Why doesn't that little Miss Flimsy take off
that dreadfully high hat of hers?"
Because If she held it in her lap she couldn't
see over it.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
Through Car to St. Paul and minneapolis

An elegantly upholstered tourist-car leaves Oak
land every Tuesday evening at o'clock for all
points in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota
No change of cars Dining-cars all trains. Come
and get our rates if you expect to make trip to
any Eastern point. Il. X. s ateler, General Agent
Northern Pacific Ry. Co., 63S Market street, :. F.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

NEW YORK. N. Y, Nov. 18.-At the Manhat-
tan. R. s. Fletcher; Hoffman, F. P. Jacobs, B.
F. Meyer; st. Denis, DR.. w. SWEET.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The decision on the irrigation law de-
lights is down here, but they care nothing
about it in Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

AS it is announced that Bryan will pub
lish book about himself and his cam
paign we may take it for granted that hi
retirement from politics Is to be perma
nent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

THE MOST SIMPLE AND SAFE REMEDY for a
Cough Throat Trouble is BrolCn's Bronchial
Iroches." They possess real merit
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The election may have killed Bryan's
hopes, but his tongue still lives and his
Jaw with it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

THE first gray hair should be warning that
the scalp needs the strengthening applications Of
Ayers Hair Vigor. Don't delay.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The Wilmerding School will be located
where it can do most good and certainly
that is the rig lit place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

Kaiser William may yet live to learn
that his officers cannot maintain respect
Tor their uniforms unless they respect their
felloW-citizens.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

People who have money to invest cal
find a profit in trip to California thi
winter.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The funding bill and the war with SpaiI
are two things which, though not proba
BILE, will bear watching.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

1t has been the rule for the closing ses-
sion of Congress to do little or nothing
but this Congress ought to make new
rule,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

If there were any sure way of searching
out the course of Providence we might
discover that the Oregon floods were in
tended for the swallowing up the inlqui-
tous generation that slandered San Fran
cisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The issue between Santa Monica and
San Pedro will soon be decided and now
is the time for the people of Los Angeles
to get in their work.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The streets are crowded, the stores are
thronged with purchasers and the holiday
trade has begun to show itself.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The recent revelations in Germany show
that the most solemn European treaty
always has string on it somewhere.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

short and go duck-shooting. The countr.
won't complain this time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The only way to bring about the ap-
pointment of a Secretary of Mines is to
organize for the fight and keep eternalIy
at it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

The order has just been published for the
Wagnerian representations at Bayreuth in
July and August, 1897. From July 10 to
August 10 there will be three series of the
"Ring of the NIbeiung," and eight repre-
sentations of "Parsifal"
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

1t goes without saying the Assessors
convention Will gladly receive suggestions
on the subject of tax reform. Chambers
of Commerce and Boards of Trade should
lend helping hand in the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

NEGLECT of the hair brings badness. Use
PARKERs HAIR BALsAM ana your hair Will
always retain its youthful color and life.