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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
BOYS FOR THE NAVY.
Those of Ca1ifornia Are Better Mem
tally and Physically Than Those
of the East.

of the East.
1t is probable that during the present
session of Congress an appropriation Will
be made to erect the buildings on Goat
Island in which the Naval School for
Boys is to be established, and that the
work of construction will be commenced
within six months.
The buildings will be erected uear the
little cove on the eastern end of the island
and not far from the present Government
wharf. For discipline afioat the Pensaco-
la it is thought will be secured from the
Secretary of the Navy.
In anticipation of the establishment of
this school the Secretary of the Navy
gave the commander of the receiving-ship
Independence at Mare Island permission
TO take on mum Der of apprentices, and
these are receiving instructions which will
be of great service to them when they are
ready to be transferred to the naval
school. The purpose of the school will be
to furnish sailors, capable and intelligent,
for the United States navy. Quite num-
Der of boys have already been taken on
and it is a remarkable fact that the Cali
fornia boys show much greater percent
age, mentally and physically, than those
of the East do.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
EPPINGER'S PEN.
1t Got Him Into Trouble and Still Con-
tinues to Be Source of An
nov ance.

1t Got Him Into Troub1e and Still Con-
tinues to Be a Source of An
noy ance.
William L. Eppinger, who has been
twice sentenced to the State Prison, but
Judge Wallace's department of the Supe-
rior Court for further consideration, is in
fair way TO get into deeper trouble.
The last time that Eppinper's affairs
were considered by the Supreme Court
they came up on an application to correct
a clerical error. The commitment stated
that Eppinger had been sentenced to the
State Prison for fourteen years for forgery,
whereas, in fact, Eppinger was convicted
of "uttering and passing fictitious
check"
The Supreme Court appeared to appre-
ciate the joke that lay in Eppinger's OBJ
iections to ing called a plain forger
when he had shown himself to be aristo-
cratic enough to utter and pass fcti-
tious check" Anybody could be plebe-
ian forgeT. 1t took an artist to utter"
etc, so the Supreme Court declared that
Eppfnger was not entitled to a ncw trial,
which would imply another chance to
escape through the meshes of the law, but
that Judge Wallace should resentence
him.
When called before the court for that
ceremony Eppinger presented a petition
for clemency. The petition ortained the
names of the jurors, among them being
what purported 20 be the signature of
William Steinhart who was known to be
dead. In fact line was passed through
the name and the word deceased" was
penciied after it.
Eppinger admitted that he had written
in the name of Steinhart, but said he had
voluntarily Cancelled it, so he did not
think he had manifested desire to
deceive the court. He might have let it
stand ii that had been his intention.
Judge Wallace seemed to think that a
man who uttered fictitious check might
attempt to foist a fabricated petition on
the court, and postponed the matter for
investigation. He intimated that the petit
ton might be all right, but he didn't
exactly like its looks.
Yesterday CASTOR E. Bacon, whose name
was appended to Eppinger's petition, APP
peared in Judge Wallace's court and noii-
fed Clerk Solomon that he had never
signed the document, and had not author
izpd any one to sign it for him.
Next Friday tie case will come up again
ana Eppinger will be asked to give a
further explanation in regard to his facility
in penmanship.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
OLYMPIC BOXING.

First Glass Amateur Athletes Who Will
Meet in Spirited Contests.
For the pleasure of its memb ers, the
Olympic Club has arranged an excellent
programme of fistic sports, which will be
held on the evening of the 2lst inst.
The directors state positively that no in
yitations will be issued on this occasion,
and that only members will be admitted.
The following special matches have been
arranged: J. W. Ray, Olympic Club, vs.
p Lynch of the Phenix Club, at 125
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
Not Threatened With Violence
Nor Was There a Dream
of a Lynching.Bee.
The EVIDENCE DECIDED HIS
OWN VOTE.
His Statement in Open Court Not
Challenged by ANY Member of
the Panel.

The Monarch of the Fakers" received
another staggering blow in Judge Dam
ger6eld's court yesterday morning. 1t
was thrust below the fifth rib, an upper
cut delivered fairly and in manly fashion
by Juror Donald Robertson, and was well
calculated to knock out whatever preten-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
Sud den Death of Mis-, Hurn,n

At an early hour yesterday morning Miss
Maud o. Burnap died suddenly at the resi-
dence OF her parents, 1916 Broadway. She
had been visiting friends at Mare Island the
past week. and complaining of feeling i'll on
Friday afternoon returned to her home in this
CITY. Inc immediate cause of death was n.
pendicitis. Miss Burnap was educated in
Annapolis, Nd, and was 80 years of age at the
time OF her DEATH She was the daughter of
CHIEF Engineer George ]. Burnap of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
HIS Opinions.

pounds; NJ. P. Hays, Olympic. VS.. T.
Egan OF the Manhattan, at 135 pounds; T.
Mulligan'of the Manhattan, VS.. J. Brown
of the Olympic, 125 pounds; S. Carter,
Olympic, VS.. W. Ford OF the Manhattan,
145 pounds. Possibly another match will
be arranged, making FIVE special events in
all.
are matched, the outlook for frst-cIass
evenings entertainment is very good in
deed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08

A North Sea cod-fishefman carries an
outfit of lines which extends eight miles
in length and has fixed upon it the amaz-
ing number of 1850 hooks, every one of
which must be baited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
RAILROAD rHxvErs
THE San FRANCISCO and SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY.

Excursions in connection with California Nayi-
CATION and Improvement Com panys boats will be
run between san Francisco anu Fresno to accom-
modate visitors to tine Fresno Citrus Fair. The
first will leave san Francisco on Sa' urday, De-
cember II, at p. NJ (the daily hour .or de-
parture), md Will connect with trai from stock
ton on Sunday morning. Return trains will leave
Fresno connect with boat leaving Stockton at o
p. NJ. daily. excepting sunday. Fare from san
Francisco for the round trip S. 40. and from
StocSton 81 80. From points between stockton
alid Fresno at rates of one and one-third fares
Tickets good until December 81.
JOHN MOSS. Traffic Manager
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08

Olympia, which is now cruising in Chinese
waters. He has been apprised of his daugh-
ter's death by cablegram.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08

1t is a strange fact that the right hand.
which is more sensible to the touch than
the left, is less sensible than the latter 10
the effect of heat or cold.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08

MoPOILTA AN.
Opposite u g. Mint, 100 and 1o2 Fifth st, san
Francisco, CaI-The most select family notel "a
the city Board and room 81, 81 70 and 81 oo peg
day according to room Meals 23c- Rooms oVS
and 75c day. Free coach TO and from tne noteL
spok for the coach bearing the name OF the Coz
nopoIitan Hotel %A. EAHEY. PLoDnekox
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08

ASTHMA cure guaranteed. DR.. Gordon's Chocolate
Emulsion. 221 DAVIS, S.F. Cal. 81 bot sam Sc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-08
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
City Work on Which the Board
Took Action Yesterday.

The following is com plete detailed re-
port OF the City street Improvements con-
sidered by the Board of Supervisors at yes
terday's session:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
Democratic Appointments In the
Second District.

October 1st-Surry Courthouse court
day): W. A. Young. J. +. Hubbard ana
Colonel r. T.. Boykin.
October 9Th - Warwick Courthouse
(court-day): Captain II. c. Marshall. and
John G. Tilton.
October 5th-Isle OF Wight Courthouse
court day: W. a. Young, Judge w. H..
Mann. and Miles Martin.
October 5th-Princess Anne Courthouse
court day: J. f. Hubbard, ID. Gardiner
Tyler. and Or. J. +. Bryant.
October 12th-James city Courthouse
rt-day): l. W. Eason and Colonel *.
Il. Griffin.
October 12th-Nansemond Courthouse
(court-day): W. A. Young, j. f. Hub
bard. and John w. II. Porter.
October 19th-Southampton Courthouse
(court-day) W. A. Young and J. F. Hub
bard.
October 19th-York Courthouse court
day.: DR.. j. f. Bryant J. r. Cole, and
j. T. Duke.
October 3d-Blossom Hill, Princess Anne
county, =. NJ: w. a. Young, John +.
Hubbard. and John w. II. Porter.
October 7th-Ivor, u NJ: w. a. Young.
October 10th-Boykin's, l. NJ: W. a.
Young.
Other appointments will be made in
the next few days. and any speakers
who will consent to take the stump are
requested to notify Mr.. John Whitehead,
Z Norfolk. secretary Of the Second Dis
trict Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
ORGANIZE CLUBS.

VIRGINIA Is fast being covered WIN
not work OF Bryan and Sewal CLUBS Lev
the good work go bravely on to the emu
that n club shall he organized IN every
rrscinct within the limits of the COM
monwealth.
Tho success Of the Virginia Democrats
IN this fsht depends largely upon or
panization. vigilance and individuai ioc"
missionary work. The State Committee
have but little money with when 10 pay
tho expepses of speakers, circulate cam
rs,en literature. sc. Campaign oratory
has always been "a powerful factor 4"
Virginia politics, and we do not under
rate its value in this canvass. BarDecu0S
and public meetings. at which the great
Issues of the fight should be discnsseu'
ought TO be held whenever and wherever
,,ossibIe But all the influence, All the
capacity for making assurance douDie
sure does not rest with the speakers
Many n Democrat who Is utterly IN
capable OF making a speech can in quietly
talk,n., TO his neighbor who may be luke
warm or be inclined 10 run after false
Gods arouse his sense Of duty 10 MS
marty and his people. induce him TO unite
IN forming a club or join one already or
eanized. and thus enlist him in the cause
~ stirring the patriotism and enthusiasm
NJ those about him. Such Democrats are
as valuable aids 10 the State Committee as
are the campaign orators. They 90 as much
a.. II not more than, the public speak
ers 70 promote the maintenance Of party
discipline and render impotent the wiles
and chicanery Of the enemy. They are
the drln-masters Of the Democratic
hosts who insure the touching of elbows
ON the day of battle. They may not re-
relye the applause bestowed upon the
leaders. hut they deserve it none the
less
Every new Bryan and Sewall club that
may be organized will not only anorn
an additional guarantee of Democratic
victory in November. but VIII prove an
additional safeguard against the assault
the Republicans and their boiling allies
ore preparing 30 make upon the governor
shin. the LEGISLATURE. and the United
states senatorship next year. The hum
blest Democrat. therefore, who aids In
forming a club, and devotes his time TO
missionary work among his friends. and to
saeine that every fellow-Democrat in his
locality Is girdng on his armor for the
fray Just ahead of us, will have doubly
merited the gratitude Of his state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
THEY WILL "issIST."

The Richmond Times says that the
LAWYERS that the boilers are retaining
are intended to assist" the attorneys
Tor the Commonwealth, and aid those
officers in their work "by collecting evil
dence Of fraud. which might otherwise
escape their attention"
In other words. the boilers have a
mill In operation here TO grind out as
sistant Commonwealths attorneys. Com
plimenary to our Commonwealth at
,orneys. isn't Il? 1t means, of course,
that our Commonwealth attorneys
either have not the disposition or the
ability to do the work entrusted to them
bv the people OF he cities and counties
OF the State.
And where does he money come from
20 nay these assistant Commonwealth at
torneys? is II a part Of the great fund
raised by Hanna from the protected
manufacturers and from the Wall-Street
men. or is it money furnished by the
chegapeake and Ohio Railroad Company?
II it comes from the former source
what is it doing in the hands Of men
who get angry when they are told that
hey are not Democrats? II It comes
from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company. by what right under the char
ter Of that corporation granted by Vir-
ginia. does that company spend it, money
Cor partisan purposes?
From all that we can hear. a great
sum is TO be spent by the Virginia
boltcrs in feeling lawyers during this cam
paign. Yet II is impossible 10 conceive
what service they can perform which
the attorneys FOR the Commonwealth
cannot and will not perform, unless. In
deed. II is expected OF them that in adj
dition 10 assisting the Commonwealth
attorneys (who do not need their help,
they are 20 give their support 10 the
boilers ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
"CYNOsVRE OF DEMOCRACY"

There is something wrong, very wrong
i'm situation where the man who voted
for Weaver against Cleveland. and who
preferred Cooke to O'Ferrall, is to be the
cynosure of Democracy.-The Richmond
Times.
As between Cooke and O'Ferrall, where
did the Times stand? Did it support
OFerrar? If so. how? How many edi-
torial articles did it publish in support OF
him in 1893? On what dates were these
editorials published
And after O'Ferrall was elected what
did the Times say of his election? Did
the Times say of him that he was fairly
nominated and elected? Or did the Times
say that the Governor was 'foisted"
upon the people of Virginia by fraud?
All these are pertinent questions now
when the Times assails Bryan for voting
for Weaver.
A pretty "cynosure' of Democracy Is
the Times, which would scarcely raise its
hand to elect O'Ferrall; which tried to
faint his election with fraud, and which
now, ignoring the letter Of Senator Faux
ner 10 the Dispatch. has gone 10 eulogiz-
ing O'Ferran and damning Bryan. OF
old the Times was wont to praise Bryan
and damn OFerrall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
GROSS INGRATE1tDE.

II was with a regret bordering on IN
dignation that we learned of the UNI
grateful treatment of Colonel James
Lyons by his Republican friends in taking
him down from the high position OF NC
Kinley elector for this district, which hau
lust been bestowed on him by 'conven-
ton" including in its leadership such
eminent neutrality-suspicious. as John
Mitchell. Jim Bahen, and others.
lie was cut down, so to speak in the
flower of his youth. having been only
elected to the distinguished position
week ago. and falls to the ranks with MS
new honors yet thick upon him. IN
gratitude is at all times detestable, but
exhibited to a gentleman who has made
sacrifices it is doubly so. Colonel Lyons
held the eminent military position oil
chief-of-staff to Governor O'Ferral. the
commander-in-chief of the army and navy
of the Commonwealth, and he had sacri-
feed it for the new cause in which he had
enlisted. About TO lead colored troops
in the political warfare he had tendereu
his resignation OF chief-of-staff OF the
white troops. And here before he has
had an opportunity to teach his new
troops the elementary "hay-foot, straw
foot of his drill, he is garlanded and lea
TO the slaughter TO be sacrificed in the
interest Of harmony" What sort or
harmony is that Of which the Eager and
nipping air. doth chill the young life OF
our distinguished fellow-citizen? what
sort of party IS that that beheads It's
best and bravest in the interest Of har-
mony? Hardly has he lifted his voice
amid the forests of Chesterfield before the
winds through its pines are signing his
requiem. Well may he exclaim:
Farewell. a long farewell TO all my great
ness.
This is the state of man; to-day he
puts forth
The tender leaves of hope; tomorrow
blossoms,
And bears his blushing honors thick
The third day Gomez frost-a killing
frost
And when he thinks. good, easy man.
full surely,
His greatness is a ripening-nips his root
And then he falls, as 1 do. .
oh. Lamb. Lamb!
Had / but served Allan with half the
I served thee, ne would not in this cam
Have so deserted me for sake of har-
mOny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
RETAINED ATTORNEYS.

For the second time the counties OF
Virginia are being occupied by skir-
mIsh line OF attorneys.
On the first occasion they were put In
the field by Mr.. William L. Royal, the
attorney for the British bondholders, who
was engaged in hauling the old Com
monwealth through the courts. In order to
collect debt she was unable to pay.
on the second occasion, to-wit, the
present campaign, they are being put
in the field by Mr.. a. r. Guigon. who CO.
operated with Mr.. Royal as counsel ior
the British bondholders. and, Ike hlm'
is now n member OF the Boilers parry
These attorneys are hired TO render pro-
fessional services in insuring fair ciec-
ton. and Mr. Guigon, who hires them, Is
counsel of the Sound Money League OF
Richmond and of the Committee on State
Organization. Such as are hired receive
retainers. How are these attorneys 10
insure a fair election?
We regret that we are not able TO IN
form our readers OF the exact duties OF
these attorneys, which come under the
n fair election" and we are left TO the
field Of surmisc. 1t cannot be the mere
detection Of some repeater or ineligible
voter The humblest "heeler" Of the NC
Kinley wing Of the National Democratic
party" is better qualified for that Work
than respectable attorney, and could
be gotten on much more econom'cal
terms. II cannot be 10 inspect the con-
duct Of the election officers, for an at
torney is no more eligible to pass the
40 foot barrier to the polls than the ordi-
nary citizen. He cannot be Of extraordi-
nary value at the count" because equal
arithmetlcal experts, members OF all
parties are admitted to witness it, What
can be the advantage to be gained by
giving n retainer in September TO
look after an election which takes place
in November? Law business is not over
whelming now in Virginia, and practi-
toner could, on a pinch, be secured on
twenty-four hours notice.
What are these attorneys 10 give IN
return for their "retainers"? Are they 10
give their influence? Are attorneys be-
| longing to the Democratic party TO give
! their moral weight to the Mckinley party
by appearing in the field as hired 10
watch their own party? For it is the
Democratic party which, according TO
the Richmond Times. IS the only one that
needs watching and that, more in Nir-
einia than i'm any state in the Union.
Is this hired attorney expected to say a
good word for the cause Of the British
bondholders, as represented by the cou-
pom National Democracy? Is he to
make a speech or two? What is he TO do
| i'm return for his retainer?
Will the Times confer favor on us,
and on the people Of the State. by pub
fishing a list of these attorneys and the
counties they are appointed for? The
names OF several very estimable gentle
men have been published in this con-
nection, but not officially; but-there are
[ others.
The list will be read with interest IN
\ the State and-long remembered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
srAur,xc OUT FREE COINAGE.

II is the theory OF the Republicans
and their allies. the boilers that II they
can manage TO defeat the Democratic
marty this time that the free coinage
issue will be stamped out" Whatever
we may think OF free coinage-and there
are hundi eds OF Democrats who are sup
porting Mr.. Bryan, but do not approve
OF free coinage-we may all as wen loon
the matter squarely in the face. us
history does not give any promise that IL
would be stamped out. even If the Demo-
cratic party were defeated next Novem-
her. 1t was several years after the pas
sage OF the act demonetizing silver IN
1873 before that legislation attracted the
attention of the people, but d.
rectly the effect of that legislation De-
came fairly well diffused the fgnt LOT
free coinage began. Contrary to the gene
raj opinion. II was not mainly a west
ern movement, but found its most promi-
nont leader-Mr. Bland. of Missouri-in
the South. Its first partial success
the passage of the Bland-Allison Dill
for the coinage of so much silver Duilioh
n month. was achieved as early as le'o'
When that law was repealed during MI
Cleveland's first term, their next parildl
success was the passage Of the Sher-
man act, in 1890. with which our reauers
are familiar. When the Sherman act
was repealed Tor rather its purchasing
clause the negative vote showed that Dy
that time the free coinage people hsA'
been able 20 get 12j members Oh lhe
House and thirty-six members oil the
Senate. In the mean time. the silVeriles
had been leaving the two oiu
parties and joining the Populis's, thefeoS
causing that organization TO grow 20
rapidly, that from polling only To- ID
votes in 1884, it in 1892 polled l,0il'6yS ana
carried twenty-five electoral votes Inc
decided defeat that free coinage met IN
the present House of Representative
body with a large Republican majority
did not seem to cast any damper over
the silverites and they Immediately Desa"
organizing to obtain majority III INV
Democratic National Convention ana car
ried that body by majority OF nearly
two 10 one.
We have given these facts as matter
| NJ history bearing on the probability oil
the free coinage movement being "s'ainpeu
OUT by the defeat of the Democratic
party. Judging from its past re-
cord. its ralymg after disappoini-
ments and defeats. It is not al al likely
that the failure Of Mr.. Bryan in NoVein-
Der would end the agitation, or wheh
we scan closely the forces at work thus
far in this campaign. DO other than excite
it TO greater activity. The dry fac's oil
its political history that we have given
above are a part OF tina history OF the
t,r,es and we must reckon with them
in any opinion OF the probability or this
year ending the free coinage asitatoh'
no matter what our views may be ABOUT
the harm or benefit of its adoption.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
Her Old Blue Muslin Gown.

by Charles Prescott Shermon In the Oc-
tober Scribners)
When waXlights on diamonds blaze,
On snowy shoulders CLEAN.
There comes a thought OF other days.
see, as I'm a dream,
a dainty table, spread at five,
Nine-shadows pickering down,
And behind the teacups. Margery
In her old blue muslin gown.
It's rlffles lay about a throat
SO round. so ivory-fair;
It's sleeves were full yet one might note
Divine arms hidden there.
Away with Redfern-Pingat-Wo
Those messieurs OF renown,
No gown ere owed TO them its birth
Like that blue muslin gown.
Why do not manufacturers make
More muslin-plain soft blue
And girls all other tints forsake
For that bewitching hue?
Wel-gowned they are, and fair, grant,
But there Is not one can drown
Ny memory of Margery
In her old blue muslin gown.
MY castles oversee I'm Spain
Alas. how far away
And IL has a winsome chatelaine
Who wears no satins gay.
She waits, upon vne-clad porch,
My coming home from town,
And she looks like none but Margery
In her old blue muslin gown.