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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Yvette Guilbert, who has been giving the
London Chronicle her impressions of Amer
lean cities, says Chicago is dirty, New
York has no individuality, Philadelphia
is unimpressive, and the Boston people are
"collet monte ct bas- bleu," which virtu-
ally means they have blue stockings on
the brain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

This Congress has achieved the success
of advancing all appropriation bills far
ther than any Congress in sixteen years,
and there is some glory in that.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The Carnival of the Golden Gate" is
good enough title to start with. The
festival will soon make name for itself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

After all it is sign of some wisdom in
Democrats that they are taking this oppor-
tunity to shake one another.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

showed before he went to the gallows was on
parting with Fizzle. 1 am told that he actually
wept''
"fep. He said that if he only had chance
to kill Fizzle for the way he managed his de-
tense he wouldn't mind the mere incident OF
being hanged."-Indianapo Journal.
As on his daily trip he went,
The sun exclaimed. 81
There's no denying that
The champion scorcher now"
Star
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Platt OF New York has been overheard
speaking of his opponents as oily ivered
mugwumps," so it seems there are degrees
Of depravity even in the mugwump breed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

There is many goldbug politician who
thinks he is blowing his own horn when
he is only playing second fiddle to Wall
street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The way to make San Francisco a mar
ket for home products is for every buyer
to look out for the goods that are used in
his own home.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The young Khed1ve of Egypt is said to be an
excellent amateur musician. 1t seems that he
has ventured upon composition.
Mrs. Anna B. Whitman of Marlboro, Mass,
who died last week. almost "a years old, was
present at the laying of the cornerstone of
Bunker Hill Monument.
W. S. Gilbert says: al have no ear for music,
but have a very sensitive ear for rhythm; 1t Is
precisely the difference between time and tune.
I am very fond of music, but l don't know
dlscord when hear one"
1t is said that Prince Helkoff, who is Minister
OF Ways and has charge OF all the Russian i'm
perial railroads and who has served an ap-
premiership in machine-shop, at one time
worked at boiler-making in Philadelphia.
Nine. Audiffred has bequeathed 800, 600
francs to the Paris Academy of Medicine. The
income, "a 900 francs, is to be given for the
rest of his life to the physician, French or
foreign, who discovers cure for consumption.
James Armand, late editor of the Newcastle
Leader, rose from the blacksmitlls forge to the
editorial chair. He learned Latin and higher
mathematics while shoeing horses and his ex-
periences in London journalism formed the
basis of Barrie's romance, "When a Mans
Single
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The proposal to elect Tom Reed Vice.
President has this much in its favor tn at
he would be sure TO hurry the Senate up a
little.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The silver men will control the Chicago
convention, and Cleveland might as well
drop his third-term letter in the waste
basket. 1t is a back number.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

There is chance yet for Olney to turn
up trump for himself before he gets
through with the Cuban shuttle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
CURRENT HUMOR.

care you a chess-player?" asked the land
lord Of prospective tenant. 81 much prefer
to have my houses occupied by chess-players."
mo, am not a chess-player, ana can't &C
count for such q singular preference
at is simple enough. Chess-players move
SO seldom and only after great elaboration"
Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
cA11roaS1A glace fruits, SOC lb. Townsends.-

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers,
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The transfer nuisance crowds the people
more and more every day, and by and by
there will be big row.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The fellow that designed the new trans
fer system and has it enforced ought to be
arrested for obtaining nickels under false
pretenses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

THE fashionable ladies' corrective tonic is Dr.
Siegert's Angostura Bitters, the renowned South
American invigorator.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

In the great controversy over gold and
silver the middle of the road is occupied
by bimetallism, and that is the safest
travelling.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

1t is hardly fair to hold Chicago respon.
sible for the Democratic Convention, a:
the thing was forced on her and she has
not been heard to say word about it her.
self.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

No SAFER OR MORE EFFICACIoUs REMEDY can
be had for Coughs, or any trouble Of the throat,
than " Brololl's BronchidI Troches."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

1t is still anybody's race at st. Louis, and
all the favorites are confident.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The Chicago convention may possibly
straddle Grover, but the chances are it
will trample on him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Mark Hopkins Institute of Art.
Concert Thursday evening, May 21st, Mrs.
Fleissner-Lewis, soprano; Mr.. Wallace A.
Sabin, organist, and the st. Luke's choir.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

MANY aches and pains yield promptly to PAR.
KER's GINGER Tonic. Try it.
PARKER's HAIR BALsAM will save your hair
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Landlady-What part of the turkey will you
have, Mr.. Newboarder.
"a little of the outside, please."-Life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

FIFTEEN years confinement in the prisons
of the TransvaaI would be equivalent to q
lingering death, and no American miner
should be made to undergo it for mere
political offense which never went beyond
the organization of reform club to obtain
those rights which America gives to every
conner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The Municipal Theater of Cologne has jus
produced with success new opera in two act
entitled "Elsi," written by budding composer
who bears celebrated name, Arnold Men
delssohn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The sentence OF John Hays Hammond
to fifteen years imprisonment will give
Secretary Olney another chance to show il
he has any stalwart Americanism in him.
President Kruger can be shown very good
reasons why that sentence should be re-
vised with stroke of blue pencil
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

The transfer-check system needs check
itself.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Magistrate-Why did you take to forgery
Literary Culprit-There is more money In
checks than in any other kind OF writing
Detroit Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

News comes from Moscow that the Grand
Theater there has prepared a ballet extraordi-
nary for the coronation of Nicholas II This
ballet, which is entitled "Daita' is founded
on a Japanese fable. 1t has only one act, but
the staging has cost the bagatelle of 100 900
rubles (nearly $60,0OO). The temple OF the
Goddess Konanou, sort OF Japan Sc Venus, is
marvel of magniicence. Needless to say at
given point in the music the gods and godesses
quit their pedestals and join the dance. At
one of the last rehearsals to which critics were
admitted the ballet produced an enormous
sensation. 1t seems that the Russians will
have something for their money when they
attend the performance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

The Young Ladies' Orchestra announces
grand concert which will take place in Metro
politan Temple The proceeds of the affair are
TO endow bed in the Children's Hospital
which will be known as the Saturday Morning
cd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

Little Boy-The preacher says there is no
marryin' in heaven.
Little Girl-Of course not. There wouldn't
be enough men to go 'round.-La Crosse Argus.
~ hear that the only emotion Fizzle's client
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PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The young Khed1ve of Egypt is said to be an
excellent amateur musician 1t seems that he
has ventured upon composition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-21

America continues to be the Ell Dorado of
singers, and above all of prima donnas AT
New York, the subscribers of the Metropolitan
Opera-house, wishing to offer Lillian Nordica q
proof of their admiration. opened subscrip-
ton list, limited to $40 subscriptions. and sue
ceeded in raising $4,000 francs, with which
they were enabled to offer the diva a superb
diadem, ornamented with $50 diamonds. This
they presented to her after the first act of
"Lohengrin," and she received it with all the
favor it merited.-Le Menestrel.
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The herald., 1896-11-27
THE SUNDAY HERALD

The Sunday Herald Of the goth inst
will be, as usual thoroughly interest
ing newspaper, almost indispensable to
the citizen who desires to keep well in
formed of current events at home and
abroad. The fullest news of the day by
telegraph, with special cable letters from
London and Berlin, is presented by The
Herald in a pithy and attractive form.
The most interesting articles by we'll
known writers on live topics Of the day
will provide several pleasant and in
structive hours reading.
A description of the grand fete which
the duke and duchess of Marlborough
prepared for their royal guests during
the present week will appeal to those
who are interested in the young Ameri-
can duchess and the spending of the
Vanderbilt millions. Grantland Grieve
also writes entertainingly of George
for Cupid. who, since he is released now
from a promise of bachelordom during
his mothers life. is the most eligible
parti from a financial point Of view, in
the world today.
Turning to more serious matters. an ar
ticle that will attract both attention and
surprise is one on trades that KILL with
which dynamite making is safe occu-
patton in comparison. The story OF
Spain's lost navy and the rating today
of a once invincible naval power will
also be read at this time with much
interest.
The idols Of strange races and some OF
the curious forms Of worship followed
by the Solomon islanders and other hea-
abound ding in interest.
The crusade against low-necked gowns
which some goodyg goody women In New
York have vainly endeavored to insti-
tute will furnish food for the reflection
of the gentler sex
Prospecting for 'Paches Is the title Of
a thrilling story of western adventure
in the early days and has the additional
merit of being true.
James Whitcomb Riley's reminis-
cences of the famous humorist Bill Nye.
collated by Russell NJ. Seeds of the In
dianapolis Journal, specially contribu-
te to The Herald, will attract universal
attention.
The series Of philosophical articles
which for several weeks have been
feature In the editorial columns OF the
Sunday Herald will be continued by a
discourse on civilization.
Judge Enoch knight contributes
careful and critical literary review, deal
Ing with the latest and best publications,
and the other regular Sunday features
on the Drama of the Day and Music and
Musicians will render the Sunday Her
aid in every way complete and very at
tractive modern newspaper.
The herald., 1896-11-27
THE DUTY OF rERS

One week from today the campaign
the election to be held next Monday, in
stead of week later, Mr. Snyder and his
associate candidates would have a rous-
ing majority, but the Martinites hope
by the aid of the water company and the
Southern Pacific to do enough fine
work. meanwhile to override the will of
it If every friend Of good government--of
business administration of the affairs
of the city-is not vigilant and active.
1t is of the utmost Importance to every
taxpayer, as well as to those who rent
homes and business houses. that the
water and railway combine be defeated
in its effort to become a power behind
the government, that it may shape leg
islation in its own interests, without
reference as to what would be conducive
to the public good.
1t behooves everyone who favors mu-
nicipal ownership of the water supply
system, and who is opposed to having
the combines plant unloaded upon the
city at double it's value, to make the
election of the Snyder ticket his personal
duty. The election of Mr.. Martin would
be the squandering of several millions,
perhaps, Of the city's money and the
granting Of valuable franchises with
out any compensation to the municipal
ity. The battle is between combination
Of monopolies and the people, but unless
the people fail to be true to themselves
the combine will not win. Let every
voter. therefore, who is not tied to the
combines wheels within wheels devote
as much time as he possibly can to the
work of protecting the city against these
threatening dangers. There is no middle
ground. It is a municipal government
by the combine or by the people. Let
everyone think Of that and then resolve
to stand up for Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING BALLS.
The Retail Clerks Enjoy Themselves al
Illinois Hall-The Foresters.

A grand entertainment and hop was
given by the Los Angeles local, No. SO,
of the Retail Clerks National Protec-
tive association at Illinois hall last even
ing. The opening address was delivered
by Col. T. E. Beahn. He gave an out
line Of the organization and purposes of
the association and showed clearly that
the present condition of the craft is
infinitely better than 1t was before the
association was organized. The colo
mel made a very witty and effective ad-
dress and many Of his best points were
cheered to the echo.
The closing address was delivered by
Mr.. E. r. Holman and worthy of the
applause with which 1t was received
The comic song by Miss Ethel Levy won
an encore and a second encore and was
of itself a delightful bit of fun.
The program was as follows:
Opening address-Col. F. e. Beahn.
Recitation, Virginius-Mr. Louis
Schwartz.
Musical selection--Misses Zoe Mccoy
and Carrie Betzhold.
Song, Take Seat, Old Lady-Mr. F.
Bryson.
Selection-Orchestra
Comic song, My Girl Is a High born
Lady-Miss Ethel Levy.
Piano Solo-Mr Gus Goldschmidt.
Closing address-Mr f. r. Holman.
Intermission
The committees were as follows:
Arrangements-A. NJ Sommer, l.. j.
Hartman, o. F. Schnell, F. Bryson, Louis
Schwartz.
Reception-Louis j. Hartman, Miss p
M. Bunker, Mr.. +. e. Beahnr-,Miss Zoe
Mccoy. Ar.soLLsvy.Aiss Letkf Cruel.
The herald., 1896-11-27
HORACE BoIEs' OPINION

Horace Boies, one of the ablest politi-
cal economists of this country and at
one time the choice Of the Democratic
party for the Chicago nomination, con-
cludes an open letter to the public as
follows:
Let the naked truth be admitted. The
money question is an open question, an
unsettled question, vital question that
is bound to shake this nation from CEN
ter to circumference in the future, as
it has done in the past, unless there are
men in power wise enough to prevent it
by some compromise sufficiently just to
all classes to rid it of the bitterness it
engenders, already intense, and sure to
become more so as the conflict Is pro-
longed. At present there is one party
and one alone In position to make pos
sible the accomplishment of this end, If
it can be accomplished at all
Il am not one of its advisers, and do
not wish to assume to be such, nor am I
authorized in the least degree to speak
for a single individual other than my
self, but 1 am an American citizen anx-
ious for the welfare of my country, and
that fact is my only excuse for this let
ter Notwithstanding the result of the
recent election, I want to risk the fol-
lowing predictions:
mo people with power to change it
will long submit to q financial system
that fixes the level Of prices at their
present standard. Our government will
not 60 out Of the banking business. Pri-
vate corporations will not control the
currency Of this nation. United States
notes will not be retired. Gold bonds
will not be sold to provide for their re-
demption. Treasury notes and silver
certificates will continue to form a part
of the circulating medium of the country
unless superseded by some other form of
national currency The national debt
will be paid. If increased production of
commodities is the cause of present low
prices, increased production of money
with which to measure their value will
be found the only rational or Just rem
edy. To curtail production will multiply
idle men. To continue it at present prices
will produce the old worlds scale Of
wages, the degradation of labor in the
United States. Some plan will be dis
covered by which silver and gold. the
one equally with the other, will be made
a common basis for all our paper cur
rency. and this, In whatever form it is
furnished. VIII be under the immediate
The herald., 1896-11-27
A CRUEL DECEPTION.

The alleged Edison discovery that the
blind may see by means of the X or
Roentgen ray is peculiarly aggravated
case of sensational Journalism OF
course Mr.. Edison repudiated the mis-
Interpretation of his statements as soon
as he could get a hearing. 1t not only
made him ridiculous to all who know
even the rudiments of science, but also
with a refinement of wanton cruelty,
added false hope to the sad burden Of
the blind.
The Roentgen ray does not make pic
lures of objects upon the retina Of the
eye or the sensitized plate Of the cam
era. 1t merely makes pictures Of the
shadows of objects. If Mr. Edison will
bear this distinction In mind he will
make the attempts to bring ridicule
upon a great and honorable and honored
name less easy. For he will stop talk
ing, as he carelesely does, about see
ing" by the light" of the X-ray.-New
York World.
The herald., 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING AT THE JA1Ls.
Bounteous Spreads for the Prisoners
Confined Behind the Bars.

The prisoners in both the city and
county jails were yesterday regaled with
good, hearty Thanksgiving dinner, one
that will stick to their ribs and be long
remembered by all who partook Of it,
Sheriff Burr gave his boarders turkey
and cranberry sauce, with pie, pudding
etc, as Trimmings.
The city jail prisoners had SOUP roast
pig and beef, sweet potatoes, cranberry
sauce, etc, and ate with an appetite
which evinced their appreciation of the
Sood things provided. There was enough
and to spare for all, Notwithstanding the
fact that some of the mon ate as though
they never expeced to get q square meal
again.
Several large baskets of food were
given out to needy applicants after the
prisoners had been fed and many hnu-
cry stomach was well lined at the city's
expense by nightfall. The dinner was
supervised by Jailers Richardson and
Robbins and was unanimously pro-
nounced success by all who enjoyed it.
The herald., 1896-11-27

corporate limits Of the city. No sensible
man would believe for a moment that
the party has any idea of making water
free, nor does any sensible man want
free water.
The fact is the scheme is being worked
to catch the votes of those who pay for
water but do not own the property they
occupy. If such a law were passed the
burden Of the cost of water would not
be transferred from consumers to
the city. The maintenance Of the water
supply system would cost money,
which would have to be raised by rails
ing the tax levy, and If the renter sup
poses that his rent would not be raised
to meet the additional taxes he Is not a
very careful reasoner He would pay
the same as he did before, but in the
way Of a higher rent instead of paying
1t direct. The scheme is foolish and
weak invention to deceive renters by
making them believe that the owner and
not the renter would pay the water
charges.
But there Is another feature of the
scheme which the property owners
should look to. Perhaps one-third of the
real estate in Los Angeles is unimproved
lots, which are not now subject to the
expense of a water supply because they
use no water, but if this little scheme
of the Republican bosses becomes ope-
rative, every vacant lot would be taxed
just as though it were improved prop
erty and yielding an income from rent
ais. Those who own unimproved but no
improved property would be deprived of
the opportunity to saddle the additional
taxes upon renters, and hence they
would have to sustain total loss which
would be putting an unjust burden up
on them. No doubt the bosses will find
instead Of making friends Of renters by
their free water promises they have
arrayed every taxpayer in the city
against their ticket. The people of Los
Angeles are very far from being fools.
The herald., 1896-11-27

The Times, having practically no sub
scribers among those who have been
transplanted from the southern states
to this coast, adverts to that section of
the United States as lacking intelligence
because 1t. in the main, supported the
candidacy Of William Jennings Bryan.
The fact that the south has always re-
turned to congress, with few latter day
exceptions, incorruptible and broad
minded statesmen, who declined to be-
come the paid factors Of the tariff made
trusts and railway syndicates. affords
the Times occasion for scornful reproba-
tion Of the ignorance of the people who
elect such honest representatives..