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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
TAKE TIME BY THE FoRELocK.
New York Press.

NtW
Thou gh 1t is now apparent that the country
may expect no relief from the present Congress
in the matter of raising revenue, there should
lie no cessation of the work of preparing gu it.
able tariff bill for the consideration of the next
session. The condition of the Governments
finances Is the paramount issue before the
country, and there can be no real business
prosperity among our manufacturers until q
proper measure of protection is assured from
foreign competition. And 1t is time that the
income OF the administration should be made
at least equal to its expenditures. The news
of the fixing of dates for hearings on the new
tariff measure is welcome.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
COLLAR AND PAN rs.
Boston Globe.

Among the society notices appears the an
nouncement that a French poodle has set the
fashion for New York's swell pups in the way
of 14-karat gold bracelets, ablaze with jewels
and spangles. with which to adorn his high,
born legs, and with collar and shoulder har.
ness to correspond. And yet society is not
all heartless, DESPITE a fact like this and some
peoples opinions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
PRIZE POROUS PLASTER.
An Old Lady's Novel Hiding Place fo1
Money

AN OId Lady NOVEL HIuIlg FIaco Tor
Money
Many people have curious hiding places
in which they keep their savings, but
there could hardly be a more ingenious or
curious Savings bank" than that which
recently came to light in the provinces.
An old woman who lived alone in a lit
tie cottage was known to have amassed
considerable wealth, and it was also known
that she had no faith in safe deposits and
banks; but where the old woman kept her
money was mystery until she came to
die, few days ago.
Finally, when the body was being pre-
pared for burial, porous plaster on the
old woman's side was noticed, which did
not lie as close to the skin as snch plasters
generally do. When the plaster was re-
moved large number of BANK notes were
found between it and the skin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Two Paris aeronauts are going to try to beat
the balloon record by remaining a hours in
the air. The record is now held by NJ. CASTOR
Tissandier, who, in March, 1875, made bal
loon journey of 20 hours and 40 minutes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

RUFUS CHoATE-w. J. B. Jr., Navarro, Men
docino County, Cal, Any firstclass bookseller
will procure for you copy of "The Addresses
and Orations of Rufus Choate."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26


& General Boothsstated at Aberdeen on No
aectian bis social scheme.
~ N&&61Qf. a daughter Of Charles
~ jounaezkt, has chosen hookbind-
Jnf as az SaAsend earned itat the Doom bind
cry, nesr L6Adon.
Archibald F. Hebbard, who died at his home
in Westminster, Conn.,, recently, at the age of
rs years, had nevSk ridden in steam cars or
any kind OF boat s
Archduke Joseph of Austria, father of the,
new Duchess of oHeanS Y trying the Kneipp
cure for rheumatitus Fnder Father Kneipp's
own eyes, at woertdn.
lola has writte6 the libretto of an opera,
"Messidor," which will be produced at the
Grand Opera-house in Paris during the coming
season. The music is by Bruneau.
George Frederick Watts, r. A., Is building
church near Guilford, England, in which he
will paint frescoes himself, while his wife will
design the terra-cotta decorations
Ibsen has selected the realistic title "John
Gabriel Borkman' for his new play, which is
about to be published in five languages at
once-Norwegian, English, French, German
ana Russian.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward. author of "Mar-
celia" and other noted books, is writing 3
play. One of her noyels, "Miss Bretherton," is
supposed to have Mary Anderson as the model
OF its heroine
Morocco's Sultan Isl about to take for his Sec
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Old Bates-My son, you would not be in debt
If you would pay more attention to your
minor eTpensesN Remember, it only takes 100
cents t0make dollar
Young Bates-Great heavens, governorl you
aren't going to start In to discussing the coin.
age question again. are you?-Cincinnati En-
ouirer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
Phillips, ROCK Island EIc,r.,on.

Ph1II1ps' ROCK Island EXCURSIONS
Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, via Rim
Grande and Rock Island Railways. Through
tourist sleeping-car to Chicago and Boston. Man
ager and porters accompany these excursions ia
Boston For tickets. sleepingcar accommodations
and further information. address Clinton Jones
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 30 Mont.
gonasry street. san Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

DRAMATIC ART-M. A. T., East Oakland, Cal
There are several places In San Francisco
where dramatic art is taught, but this depart
ment will not advertise them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Now is the time to begin making up your
mind as to what you will swear off on New
Years day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Two BRoTHERs-A. S., City. If two men not
previously, related marry sisters each becomes
the brother-in-law of one of the sisters. but
there is no tie of relationship between the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

In the economical household the rem.
nants of the turkey can be made as good a!
the feast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
WHAT A WOMAN CAN DO.
Atchison Globe

A woman can make a man feel mean when
he hasn't done anything wrong; she can look at
him in q certain wav Christmas eve and make
him feel ashamed that he didn't give her
present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The British Government has appointed
a royal commission to look after the
sugar industry of the West Indies, but
that need not disturb US. We have Re-
publican commission in Congress to look
after ours
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

II Santa Claus overlooked anybody in
California yesterday it was not intentional
for he had mary earnest and kind hearted
men and women looking everywhere to
see whom they could help.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
LADY'S NIGHT ROBE.

Night robes NJ ade in the old-fashfoned sack
shape, with very large sleeves and a big col
lar, are very pretty and have the advantage
of requiring less material than other shapes.
The back may be made with a bias seam,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Mr.. Selous, the African. traveller and ex.
plorer, has some idea of visiting the. Rocky
Mountains. s.1ss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

In dealing with our foreign relations
Cleveland persistently ignores the fact
that Cuba is near enough to Us to be
called home relation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

NORTHWEST PAssAGE-W. J. B. c., City. The
question asked in relation to the Northwes
passage was answered in "The Answers to
Correspondents in THE CALL on the 9Th O
December.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The one objection to the anti-noise
crusade is that it can never succeed until
it makes more noise in the world than
anything else.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

If you were too busy yesterday to send
the Christmas CALL to your Eastern friends
you can do so to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

There are few happier people to-day than
the mem bers of the Salvation Army and
few better deserve their happiness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

An attempt to rush funding bill
through Congress at bicycle speed will
produce a hot fight. 1t will take scorcher
TO try it and he will be roasted in doing it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The Saturday Review of London speaks Of
"Dick Olney sitting at ease somewhere be-
tween Washington ana Monroe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The New York scheme for establishing
an ideal newspaper was good, but it has
now been abandoned and that is better.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

1t would be a big joke on the Senator
if Cleveland should take it into his heac
to recognize Cuba before Congress meets
again.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
ANswERsEro CORRESPONDENT rs.

HAwTHoRNE-L s. s., Porterville, Cal. Ma.
thaniel Hawthorne did not have middle
name, it was plain Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

If the Spanish butchers could succeed
in chopping Cuba up into fish bait Cleve-
land would begin to take an interest in
the matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The most popular job with statesmen in
these days is that of helping Mckinley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

THROAT TRoUBLEs.-To allay the irritation that
induces coughing, use d Bro10rs Bronchidi
Troches." A simple and safe remedy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

1t wouldn't be bad idea to make this
also holiday and take it easy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

PRICE LTsT-A. E.. r., San Jose, Cal. Had
you signed your name and given your ad.
dress as required by this department. instead
of signing initials, an answer would have been
sent by mail
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

There would be lots of happy gossip il
we only knew what the mistletoe could
tell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Read our advertisements and you will
see there are several bargains left for New
Years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

SPECIAL Information daily to manufactures.
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping bureau (Allen'sl, $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The housekeepers will now whirl in and
make clean sweep.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Ten chances to one your presents will
look prettIer to-day than they did yester-
day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

AYERS Cherry Pectoral, if used according to
directions, is a speedy cure for colds. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Almanac.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

AGE robs US of the locks that graced our youth,
To get them back with their youthful color and
Iife use PARKER's HAIR BALsAM
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Fond wifs-What sgeayou, worrying aboI
this evepfl3g? 4 800
HUSBAND ia young Ser)-An importsr
case have on HAND ~ d client is charge
with M ugdsF and cah,% ake up my min
whether to Fy to proEs the deceased vi
killed by some otheH 4oF is still alives-
New York weekly I
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

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, 1896-12-26

William Lee of Boston, whose guest
ex-Queen Liiiuokalani will be while in
that city, says she has made the trir
simply for change of scene, and in going
from Honolulu to Boston at this season
she will certainly get it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

There are still few novelties on the bar
gain counter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The official returns of Arkansas show
that eighty-six votes were cast in that
State at the last election for Jefferson
Davis for Presidential elector. AS no man
of that name was running for the office
the votes were probably intended for
Andrew Jackson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

To-day we recuperate and tomorrow we
rest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The Congressional recess is longer than
usual this year, as Congress will not meet
again until January 5. This will give
Cleveland time enough to get up another
message if he should happen to feel like
annoying the country any further.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

Mayor Houghton of North Adams, Mass, has
given his $1,000 salary to the local hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

To BoLIyIA--C. R.. City. As Bolivia is in the
postal union the postage on letters is 5 cents
per half ounce. ALI letters intended for that
country are sent to New York and from there
forwarded to destination three times month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

In order to make metropolitan Boston
that will rank with the biggest cities
in the world there is movement to in
corporate with that city twenty-elght sur
rounding municipalities, thus expanding
the hub to the rim of the local universe
and taking in all the felloes in sight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Bishop Ellicott of Bristol and Glouchester,
who is 70 years of age, has taken up the
bicycle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Senator Hill of New York not only
stands no chance of reelection this win
ter, but it is said be will not even get the
complimentary vote of The Democrats in
the Legislature of his State. He crawled
into a hole during the campaign and both
factions of the party seem inclined to
leave him there.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

We had as much Joy as anybody.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

NOT A WARsHIP-A. A. Y, City. The time for
sending in guesses as to the name of vessel
that is being built at the Union Iron Works
will expire with the year. The vessel is not 10
be a man-of-war, but one to run in the Ha-
waiian trade.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

CHRISTMAS BERRrEs-J. g. o. City. What are
known as the Christmas berries, Of California
grow in many parts OF the State. They grow
IN nearly all OF the bay counties, and it Is from
such that those which are offered on the
market are obtained. -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

1t was a great Christmas.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The City Vigilance League of New York,
in urging the election of its candidate for
the United States senatorship, says of
him: HE fills large angle in the gen.
eraI regard because OF his native proper
tons and not because he has acquiredS tia
art of conspicuity." The description was
intended for Joseph Choate, but it sounds
like Chauncey Depew.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The Florida delegation in Congress are
trying to get en- appropriation to defray
the cost of destroying the water hyacinth,
an aquatic plant, which is said to be
choking up the rivers Of the State and
impeding navigation. Thus while Uncle
Sam is busy propagating plants in one
place he is called on to whirl in and de-
stroY them IN another.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

SCHOOL OF DESIGN. c. o., City. The fees at
the school OF design vary according to the
the Hopk ms .Ins titute of Art you within a few
minutes learn more about the rules, regula-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

A COLONIAL BILL-W. c. and J. w. p, City.
A 40-shilling note issued in ,Philadelphia In
1776 has no special value other than what
liperson may desire to pay for such a ctiriostty
Those who deal in such offer centssfor any
colonial or continental bill issuedin the State
of Pennsylvania.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

/ lions, terms and course of study than this de-
! partment b as space to devote to a subject that
| It has answered at least dozen times in q
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

4 General Boothastated at Aberdeen on No
sRber % thai was still $500, 0OQin debt
sectiana hissocisl scheme.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

he hasn't done anything wrong; she can look at
him in certain wav Christmas eve and make
him feel ashamed that he didn't give her
present.
ANSWERSETO CORRESPONDENTS.
HAwTHoRNE-L. 8. s., Porterville, Cal Ma
thaniel Hawthorne did not have a middle
name, it was plain Nathaniel Hawthorne.
DRAMATIC ART-M..A T., East Oakland, Cal.
There are several places In San Francisco
where dramatic art is taught, but this depart
ment will not advertise them.
RUFUS CHoATE-W. J. B. Jr., Navarro, Men
docino County, Cal, Any frst-class bookseller
will procure for you q copy of "The Addresses
and Orations of Rufus Choate.'
Two BRoTHERs-A. S., City. If two men not
previously related marry sisters each becomes
the brother-in-law of one of the sisters, but
there is no tie of relationship between the
men.
NORTHWEST PAssAGE-W. ]. B. c., City. The
question asked in relation to the Northwest
passage was answered in 1.-THE Answers to
Correspondents in THE CALL on the 9th of
December.
/ PRICE LTsT-A. E.. H., San Jose, Cal. Had
you signed your name and given your ad.
dress as required by this department instead
of signing initials, an answer would have been
sent by mail.
To BoLIyIA-C. R.. City. As Bolivia is In the
postal union the postage on letters is cents
per half ounce. Ali letters intended for that
country are sent to New York and from there
forwarded to destination three times month.
/ Nor WARsHIP-A. A. Y, City. The time for
sending in guesses as to the name of vessel
that is being built at the Union Iron Works
will expire with the year. The vessel is not TO
be q man-of-war, but one to run in the Ha-
waiian trade.
CHRISTMAS BERRIEs-J. g. o.. Cftr. What are
known as the Christmas berries. Of California
grow in many parts OF the State. They grow
in nearly all OF the bay counties, and it is from
such that those which are offered on the
market are obtained.
A COLONIAL BILL-W. C. and J. w. p, CITY.
40-shilling note issued in jPhiladelphia In
1776 has no special value other than what a
person may desire to pay for such a curiosity
Those who deal in such offer centsfor any
colonial or continental bill issuedin the State
of Pennsylvania.
SCHOOL OF DESIGN. C. o., City. The fees at
the school OF design vary according to the
studies, II you call on Secretary. Martin at
the Hopk ins. Ins titute of Art you within a few
minutes learn more about the rules, reguls-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

Morocco's Sultan is about to take for his Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-22
BOYCOTT IS A SERIOUS MATTER.
Business Circles at Milwaukee Worried
Over the Strike situation.

Over the Strike Situation.
MILWAUKEE, May %. - The boycott
growing out Of the street railway strike
has assumed such serious proportions as
TO threaten to involve all classes Of people
and all lines Of business. So serious has
the situation become in business circles
that a meeting Of the directors Of the
Merchants and Manufacturers associa-
tion was held yesterday afternoon to con.
slider some means of relief A session
lasting about two hours was held and il
was decided to hold n general meeting Of
the association at g o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon.
A meeting has been held by the Whole
sale Grocers' association, but it was de-
cided to postpone formal action until the
different concerns can have chance tc
discuss the situation among themselves.
All commission merchants in the city have
adopted resolutions to ignore the boycott
Last night the employees met and adopted
q resolution TO stand by the boycott Busi
ness Of all kinds is seriously affected.
Last night the street railway wires on
National avenue We're cut in the southern
part Of the city and nine cars were stalled
The cars were then attacked by rioters
all the windows being smashed with stone.
and n number Of shots being fired into the
cara
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-22
Gs. From s,w,u.t.

There are several large lumber mills
in D,~cruntn. Canada. and the town is
partially lighted by gas obtained from
sawtlust from them. The sawdust is
charged in r,tcrts which grC heated ty
wopi firc. The gas from these rctorts
passcs into n series of coils and thence
into the purifiers. which arr similar 10
those usc,i for coal gas. Lime Is used as
" purifying agent. The plant il not a
Nry large one. and IL only turns gu;
bio meters of gas per day. for which,
about two tors of sawdnst are required.
y man and boy furnish all the labor
needed At the works Tho best quality
Of Gas comes from rvsinous weeds. One
hundred kilugrammes Of sawdusi leave
"a residue vf 20 kilcgrannies of char
coal. and TIN gas in an ordinary burnei
81 gives au illumination of about Is can
die l"W,r.-Eng!uoring and Mining
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-22
PENSION VETO SET ASIDE.
Hoovcr's Bill Passed Over the Presidcl
Objections-Other Matters.

Hoovcr's Bili Passed Over the Presidents .
Objcctions-Other Matters.
w,su,xcrox May $50 mpcb Of III.
,;,,, 90 ,t,, ho,,s,, ,,-,, ooc,,r;,d l., ,o,,
ing .n' '''' Vi ''ii "
pension FRANCES T.. Hoover, Il private In
the Sixty-fourth %. V. l., ana in listening
to n personal explanation from Grosvenor
relative to n newspaper misrepresentation
of his nos;,;op ON the subicct of rccinro.
it, H.. ,.o ,;,,,o Co.. d,,.,o ~, ,b, ph;,
,,..:.,., ,.,u .1.,-, -,
.ps ''ii''iiissi'ii o'i. was .A''"''. "ii'i'
ooua! a1 ociSh- Inc VII ProNiueS Ior
the appointment by the president of a
non partisan commission of twenty one
seven representatives each from labor.
agriculture and business, to collate infor-
| nation and consider and recommend
legislation to meet the problems presented
by labor. agriculture and capital.
At the opening of the session Grosvenor
| had read n Washington spccial to a Gin.
cinnati papcr charging that at a recent
| meeting Of the ways and means committee
after plelginy himself to vote to report a
rcs.iprocity bill he had voted against il,
| Grosvcnnr said the correspondent had un.
doub.cdly been grossly imposed upon.
| There had been a constant reiteration OF
| the charge that the ways and means com.
mittee was rent by factional dissensions
This charge had no foundation in fact
There was no difference of opinion among
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-22
Avoid Purple Ink.

Thepurplc ink fad seems to be spread
ing II is. Of all correspondence fads,
the most disagrceable.
To read many pages written in this
glittering. shining color is enough to
give the reader an attack of mental pros
tration rs well As to precipitate blind
hess.
The faculty which purple ink pos
sesses If growing positively alive and
making all the curves Of letters seem
like wriggling snakes is something re-
markable and something which should
banish purple ink from polite CORE
| spondence. Strand Magazine.