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The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
THE TAX DODGERS.

A very much needed reform movement
in San Francisco is the organization of a
taxpayers league. There are men who
are honest in the everyday affairs of life,
but who appear to think it no wrong to
commit perjury to evade paying an honest
debt to the City or State; as a matter of
fact, however, there is no difference be-
tween lying out of debt to an individual
and lying out of debt to municipality.
Some men regard II as an exhibition of
god business sense to underValue their
property holdings to the Assessor, but, in
fact, it is an exhibition of dishonest pur-
pose.
When railway corporation is assessed
less than 25 per cent of it's value as secur-
ity for loans the presumption is that it
has deceived the Assessor or the money
lender. In swearing that the Market
street Railway system is worth only $4,-
600, 900 when it is to be assessed for taxa
ton, and then swearing that the property
is ample security for loan of $4,000 900,
the inference is that an immense amount
of perjury was INDUCED in. The man who
returns his personal property at valua-
ton that is two-thirds or four-fifths below
It's ISdl fdluC may Hu0 COuSOldIlOn enough
in the saving of taxes to justify the act,
but he is. in the inner meaning of the
term, refugee from justice.
The tax-dodger does not lessen the re-
quirements of the Government for
expense money. He merely shifts the
debt he owes the Government to the
shoulders of those who could not, il
they would, and would not if they could,
lie out OF it, 1t is the great middle class
that have to make good the underassess-
ments of those who think it smart to rob
the Government, and it is this class that
should inaugurate a taxpayers league
movement. There is law enough to COM
pei the equalization of the burden OF
maintaining the government of San Fran
CISCO. but it needs an organization that
will see that the law is enforced without
fear or favor
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

fiict, which now seems inevitable in the pres
ent campaign of 1896 between the concen-
trated wealth and the unorganized industrial
and commercial forces of the country, by gain
ing control through ownership of all the chief
avenues of intelligence by which public opin-
ion is nodded including the great daily
newspapers, the leading magazines, the reli-
gious journals and farmers papers; and
by founding great universities, gaining
seats as regents in our State univer-
sites, with power to discharge any
professor who dares to teach the new econom-
les and whose heart yearns for the welfare of
the common people, and finally by becoming
the main support of the churches so to
check any undue expression of sympathy with
the struggling masses by the high-salaried
preachers of righteousness" who too often
seem inclined to inculcate contentment "with
whatsoever lot the Lord in his providence"
has seen fiji tG assign ''the poor whom we are
always TO have with US"
Under these adverse conditions is there any
hope that the industrial or commercial IN ter
ests OF our country, represented by the free-sil-
yer forces, can be united? Can they be united
on the nominees of the Democratic Convention
at Chicago If they are free-silver men on a
free-silver platform? / can only say now that
out of not less than 100000 straight Popu-
list or Peoples party voters they will.not get a
single vote, and in my next letter will give
convincing reasons for making this unquali-
fed statement. JOSEPH AsBURY JOHNSON.
IL Eek street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
DESERVES SUCCESS.
Vancouver Register.


The San Francisco DAILY CALL, the leading
daily newspaper of the Pacific Coast, has de-
clared for woman suffrage. Friends of equal
rights on this coast twill rejoice in the fact that
they have secured the aid of SO able and fear
less champion of their cause. THE CALL is q
leader, not follower. I waits not for Others
to mold public opinion and then trim sail to
catch the popular breeze. 1t takes advanced
ground as great metropolitan newspaper and
hews its way to success by sturdy blows for
the right. THE CALL is q champion of free coin,
age OF silver and has the bravery TO stand by
its colors regardless of the immense pressure
now being made throughout the country to
coerce the rank and file of the Republican
party into the adoption of the British gold
standard system OF finance.
THE CALL has opened its columns to a fair
and impartial hearing of the principles advo-
Gated by the Peoples party, and this last move
in espousing the cause OF equal rights regard
less of existing public sentiment confirms to it
the title of great independent newspaper.
The Register hopes to see The CALL stand un-
f1inchingly during the coming campaign for
the party which champions the cause of free
coinage of silver, greenbacks and no further
issue OF bonds. This is the paramount issue OF
Importance before the people, and mere party
success is a consideration secondary and triv-
ial compared with the triumph of the above
principles. The CALL surely deserves the splen-
did SUCCESS ii is achieving in the field of
National journalism.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

Most likely Congress will adjourn to-
day. The deficiency bill passed yesterday,
and as that was the only really important
measure pending no doubt Congressman
Will be seen examining their fences in a
few days. 1t is unfortunate that the
Nicaragua canal and the Pacific railways
bills could not have been disposed Of, but
on the whole Congress accomplished q
great deal.
At the opening of the session the Repub-
liean majority in the lower house tried
very hard to relieve the strain upon the
treasury, and passed a most admirable bill
for that purpose, but the Democratic and
Populist members of the Senate refused to
let it go to the President. The Republican
side of Congress is not, therefore, re-
sponsible for the inability of the Govern
ment to meet current expenses from rev.
enues received by the operation of the
Wilson tariff act. If it shall be found nee
essary to sell more bonds to maintain the
gold reserve before Congress meets next
winter-and there will be occasion TO Sc
cure more gold, without a doubt-Demo-
cratic and Populist Senators will have to
assume the responsibility of it.
Fasslng tne river anu maroon Dill over
the Presidents veto was great victory
for Republican principles. The party has
always stood for internal Improvements,
which, together with a protective tariff,
has raised the Nation to the very front
rank in numerical strength, individual
wealth and National prosperity. In ad-
journing, therefore, with SO much unfn-
ished work On hand there will be no con.
demnation of the Republican majority, for
they did all that could be done for the
country. With hostile President and an
obstructionist party, composed of Demo
Gratis and Populists, in the Senate. it was
hard to do much for the people, but after
next March the work of building up the
waste places will be taken up in earnest by
true representatives of the people.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
PERSONAL.


E. B. Baker of Topeka, Kans., is in town.
Frank A. Stone of Seattle is at the Palace.
James H. Kirk of Nogales, Ariz., is in town.
Louis P. Wardle of Virginia, New, is in
town.
General 7. B. Bunting of Santa Cruz is in
the City.
Frank A. Miller of Riverside was among yes
terday's arrivals here.
H. G. Rowland, a merchant of Puyallup,
Wash, has arrived here.
Colonel J. B. Hammond, a wealthy resident
OF Portland, is at the Palace.
]. Humphrey, miner of Gold Bar, Oregon,
is among recent arrivals here.
Alex Nelson, one OF the owners of the Union
Iron Works, Sacramento is in town.
e. B. Canfeld, the landowner and business
man, of Santa Barbara, is on avisit here.
w. o. Chapman, business man of Tacoma.
is at the Palace, accompanied by his wife.
J. II. Sloan, newspaper man of Santa Fe, n.
Mex, is at the Palace, accompanied by his wife
E. Downs, proprietor of the Wilson Hotel,
Salem, Or, is registered at the Cosmopolitan
Hotel.
H. Burrows, prominent resident of Port
land, Or, is staying at the Cosmopolitan
Hotel.
DR.. William R. Cochrane of Philadelphia, &C.
companied by Mrs. Cochrane, is at the Occi-
dental.
W. Jacobson, a wealthy young business man
of Salt Lake City, is guest at the Cosmopoli-
tan Hotel.
NJ. J. Wright of Sacramento, ex-Surveyor oi
the Port here, is on visit to the City, and
is at the Grand.
Colonel Ely E. Weir of Chicago, president oi
ho 1or oh IN, fha T1nifo
States, is at the Occidental.
w. w. Burton, society man and real estate
dealer of Santa Barbara, came up from the
south yesterday for a three days visit with
friends in this City.
D. D. Davidson of Sonoma, who has been
here for several days in the interest OF eele-
bration to commemorate the raising of the
Bear flag at Sonoma, left for his home yester-
day
DR.. Michel Reyon, philan thropist and editor
OF the leading Polish paper OF the country,
who has been studying the civilization of
Japan for some time past, and who arrived
here Saturday, has gone to New York and
Washington.
Tracy Russell, the Stanford baseball catcher,
who graduated at Palo Alto last year, has re-
turned to his home in this City for three
months vacation, having successfully COM
pleted years work in the College of Physi-
clans and Surgeons in New York City.
W. B. Wiltshire, president of the Wiltshire Safe
and Lock Company. formerly of this City, and
now OF Los Angeles is here on visit. He saws
the building permits issued by Los Angeles are
more numerous now than at this time last
year. The value of the buildings is not quite
up to last year, but there are many more resi-
dences. A large new hotel, the Van Nuys,
with nearly 300 rooms,will be finished in time
for the winter business.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Allen P. Brown a rich Philadelphian, who
has recently been at notable dinner IN Paris
at which sat Bartholdi of the Bartholdi statue,
New York, Effel of the Eiffel tower, and other
great men connected with the worlds exposl-
ton of 1900, is at the Occidental Hotel
He says the work at Paris is going on rapidly
and that there is no doubt that the expos1-
tion will immeasurably surpass any and all
others in the world. He said yesterday:
al found that France was giving much atten-
ton to preparations for the exposition. 1t is
understood that two palaces will be substituted
for the Palais de IIndustrie.
"The extension of the exposition grounds to
the Champs Elysees, with bridge constructed
over the Seine, has been virtually decided
upon. A French syndicate and the city OF
Paris have united to carry these projects into
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
LETTERS FROM The PEOPLE.
PoPuL1sTs AND SILVER.
Az TO DEMOCRATIC FREEsILvER NOMINEES AT
CHICAGO.

AE TO DEMOCRATIC FREE-SILvER NOMINEES AT
CHICAGO.
To the Editor of the San Francisco Cdll-SIR:
In the judgment of candid and intelligent
men of all political parties the Populist vote
now numbers not less than 100000, and an
estimate based on the gains in Oregon would
make it a, QUO 900 at least. But let US assume
for present use that the Nstraight PopuIist
vote will not exceed 100000, though any
politician who bases calculations on that figure
will get badly left in his reckoning and his
error will come home to plague him in his day
of disappointment.
At the present moment the question is anx-
iously debated by silver men in both parties,
as we'll as by gold men, 'Can the Populists be
induced to indorse the nominees OF the Chi
cago Democratic National Convention II the
nominees are well-known free-silver men such
as Boies, Sibley and Tlllman, and the platform
adopted is plain and uncompromis1ng de:
mand for the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver at the old and well-tried ratio OF 16 to l.
with hout waiting for the alliance or consent of
any other nation?" 1t is the purpose OF this
letter to lay the foundation for fair and re-
liable answer to the foregoing question.
The importance of a reliable answer be-
comes manifest when 1T is conceded that
solid union of all the honest and earnest sill
yer forces is necessary to secure certain vic
tory at the polls next Novem ber for free COIN
age. Popuists realize the undentable TACT
quite as well as other silver men do, and for
lures more than six months ago to all silver
men in all other parties for complete and
honorable union of the silver forces on Joint
candidates, with separate and independent
but not autagonistic platforms. Unconditional
silver men in the old parties, who place
country above silver and silver above party,
at once accepted the oVertures N ade by the
Populists for such union, and, by concerted
action, after due notice, met in the city. OF
Washington on January 23 last, adopted a
broad National platform on the whole money
issue-not merely free silver single plank
platform-and then effected preliminary Ma
tlonal organization, selected DR.. j. j. Mott OF
North Carolina as National chairman and Is
sued call Tor National convention based on
that platform, and fixed the same time and
place for the nominating convention as that
OF the Populists, namely; July 22 in st, Louis.
Naturally enough the old parties ignored
this proposed union of silver forces on Joint
candidates as much as possible; but 1T gained
headway so rapidly that it soon became
serious menace to the old method OF conduct
ing National Campaign, and when it became
an accepted TACT that the gold men would con-
tTol the Republican party, although for
DlinG TO the public show of distrust OF NC
klnley and sham opposition to him by the
gold men was kept un it was apparent to all
men who are intelligent enough to vote un-
derstaEdingly that to have two gold candi-
dates for the Presidency before the people
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

was bad politics and midsummer madness,
and so it was arranged by our real rulers
the money lords-to let the silver men in the
Democratic party control their National Con-
yention at Chicago, and thus divide the silver
forces and, if possible, thus also prevent any
reunion OF silverites and Populists at ST. Louis.
This brief retrospect brings us fairly to the
present moment, and face to face with criti-
cal situation in the affairs of our country.
Candor compels the admission that the gold
men are at present masters of the situation.
They will all vote the Republican ticket. Like
Jay Gould with railroad politics, they are Hill
Democrats in Democratic States and Woleott
Republicans in Republican States, but in all
union nor good generals hip in the gold ranks
while there is lamentable lack of union and
ranks.
TO complete the statement of the present sit
uation, it must be set down here with all possi-
Bile emphasis that the gold men have for years
been quietly getting ready for the final con-
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

white lace; ribbons of bright but delicate
tones are run through the lace which confines
the front below the bust.
very dainty gown in nainsooK had trim
mings of narrow yellow valenciennes lace
with bands of fine Hamburg embroidery.
Colored lawns and batistes with white en-
broidery or lace, either white or yellow, are
very dainty. The batistes especially will be
found quite satisfactory, for they launder
beautifully.
A lounging robe of twille1 French flannel of
medium pink, is dainty with trimmings of
white lace with blue ribbons run under. A
violet and white checked flannel with white
lace and violet ribbons is another pretty COM
bins ton.
gown of pink and green striped wool had
the square yoke top OF green satin ribbon, with
frills of pink chiffon.
One of the daintiesl creations in the way of
q lounging robe was seen in an elaborate trous-
seau. 1t was of white flannel, The SQUARE
yoke was of white satin ribbon, with border
of sable on either edge, and at the outer edge a
frill OF white chiffon hung. The belt was of
white ribbon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
TO MY CYCLE.

Dear other SELF so silent swift and sure.
My dumb companion OF delightful days,
Might fairy fling rs from thy orbit rays
OF steel strike music. as the gods of yora
From reed or shell, what melodies would pour
On my glad ears; what songs of woodland ways
OF summers wealth of corn, or the sweet lays
OF AprIl's budding green; while evermore
We twain, one living thing, fash like the light
Down the long tracks that stretch from skY to sky
Thou hast thy music, too; what time the noon
Beats suitry on broad roads, when, gathering
night,
We drink the keen-edged air; or, darkling. fly
Twixt hedgerows backened by mystic moon.
-AdrIel We're, In the london Spectator.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

A curious illustration of waste of food
for lack of transportation is given by the
London Chronicle in the statement that
last season on the coast of Essex 1000 tons
of sprats were sold for manure at a shilling
a hundredweight, when they were selling
in London for ten times that sum. 1t is
believed that electric roads connecting
the metropolis with the coast will stop the
waste and provide the people with cheaper
foad
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

If Judge Catlin of Sacra mento is right
in declaring what is known as the Barry
law of 1891 to be unconstitutional, then
the constitution must be amended. The
principle of that law is essential to the
liberty of the press and the rights of men.
constitution which denies it is con-
stitution unworthy OF an American COM
monWealth
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
CALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y, June Sat the Grand
N. D. Hodges; Holland-K. Maddox, Z. Nc
Cutchen; Astor-H. E. Smith; Broadway Cen
trail. H. Taylor; Grand Union-F. Watson;
Marlborough-Mr, and Mrs. H. NJ. Wolf, Miss
E. Wolf; Albert-W B. Van Voorhees,.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

repair the wrecks of the wild-rushing tor
nado, but they urge those living over there
to come to one of the valleys of the golden
coast country and live as human beings
may and should live.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

1t is said that James Laftte Smith, clerk in
the Washington Postefice, is the postofice
clerk who sold the first postage stamp and the
first stamped enyelope ever issued by this
Government, and who registered the first
letters that were presented for registry when
that system of mail protection was introduced
in the United States. He entered the post
office as clerk in 1847, and is now 70 years
old
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
DAINTY NIGHIGOWN OR LoUNG.
ING ROBE.

The charming gown shown here shows the
impress of the Empire STYLE 1t is a model used
both for lounging robes and nightdresses. For
the latter it may be made of variety of
fabrics from muslin or hannelette to china
silk In the latter material it is shown for
trousseaux trimmed with butter-colored or
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

In the cases now being tried against
Siebe for the assessments made of the
property of Judge Wallace and the Market
street Railway, it would seem there ought
to be fair chance for honest men to get
their dues OF just assessments hereafter.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09


Dyer-Whet is your business, may ask?
Boorish Stranger-Pm gentleman sir That
is my business,
Dyer-Ah! You have failed, see.-Truth.
Emperor Williams latest freak, that of an
pointing the chief ke tile drummer of the Ber-
lin opera, on his retirement after fifty wears,
service in that arduous post, to be mRoyal
Chamber Musieian,pis is numbered among the
eddest OF his Majestys many odd actions
"This here new light of Edison's would he 81
good thing to hev in hotels, Pm thinking re-
marked Mr.. Hayseed as he blew out the gas.
81 wonder If shall live to see it.n-Chieaqo
Dispatch.
Teacher-And how, James, was the hosiery
made in former days?
James-Don't know.
Teacher-Next!
The Next-Er-er-er-
| Teaeher-Next!
The Next-Dunno
Teacher-Master, Flipp, do you know?
Master Flipp-Nit. lis sent to the head.l-
Judge.
Il presume you carry memento of some
sort In that locket of yours?"
Precisely. 1t is a lock or my husbands
| hair"
but your husband is still alive
YES but his hair is all gone. Hartford
| Times.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

One of the guests at the ceremony of unveii-
ing the statue of General William Henry Har-
risen in Cincinnati on Saturday was Bernard
Mcdonald of Grant County, Ind, now more
than 80 years old, who acted as pallbearer at
the funeral of General Harrison.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Among the students graduated this year by
the Baltimore University Law School was ex
Judge George w. Lindsay, who has just cele
brated his seventieth birthday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, who is making a
reputation as a lawyer in Washington, is the
widow of the late General R. D. Mussey, who
make a creditable record in the civil war.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
NOT THIS TIME.
Bodie Mining indie,

Republicans seldom poll their vote. They
split up into 'isms" and "ists," while Demo-
Gratis pull together like we'll broke mule
elect minority President
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

67.5O-SpeoiAI Train-@67.5O- Repub-
Iican Convention at st. Louis.
Leaves San Francisco Thursday, June IL, at 10
A. NJ via Salt Lake CitY-Denver, thence Burling-
ton route The entire California and Nevada a dele
cations have accommodations on this tr in. Rate
to ST. Louis aud return, $67 so. Bertns for this
train must be secured at office OF BurIi ngton route
70 Montgomery ST,
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
CURRENT HUMoR.

He-It seems to me that, under certain cir.
eumstanees, minister might be justified in
using another minister's sermon.
She-Under what circumstances?
He-Well, for instance, if it was very short
sermon.-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

The birth of a son to Count William Bis
marck is a very welcome fact to the family Of
the ex-ChancelleF. There are plenty of grand
daughters, but for a long while it looked as if
there would be no male descendant of the
third generation to transmit the name of the
principal branch of the house.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Smith-Old DR.. Pills son is making ducks
and brakes ont of the fortune that his father
left him. so hear.
Joues-Well, what else could you expect?
The old man was quack, wasn't he?-Judge
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09
St. Lonis Convention.

Parties taking advantage of the cheap rates to
the Republican Convention can secure tickets re-
turning via st. Paul and the Nor hern Pacific
Railroad T. K. stateler, general agent, 638 Mar
ket street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

AS the British expedition up the Nile
has got far enough along to win a victory
over the dervishes. the ice of the campaign
may be said to have been broken, and we
may now look to hear that the expedition
is in hot water.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

The rspidity with which the Republican
clubs of the State are increasing their
membership is one of the best signs of the
time. 1t means that Californians are to be
in the van for progress and prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Every movement at st. Louis will be
lively and every one at Chicago will be
deadly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

The weather record of the prairie States
this season has been something terrific.
Cyclones, tornadoes, cloudbursts and
foods have followed one another with
appalling rapidity, and the destruction of
property has been almost as great as the
cost of considerable war, while the loss
of life equals that of great battle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

LUxuRIANT hair with its youthful color assured
by using PARKER's HAIR BAIsAN.
PARKER,s GINGER TONIC the best cough cure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Everybody looks to the Republican Ma
tional Convention to settle every problem
in sight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

The Iroquois called it picnic, but the
braves took their tomahawks along.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

The Democrats will probably put up
Boies to be defeated this year, on the
ground that he is used to il.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

Wherever there is a walkover on the
programme, there is liable to be surprise
party.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

1t is patriotism TO protect the homes OF
America, and it is also patriotism to pro
tect the wages that maintain the homes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

1t may be truly said of the Eastern
windstorms that they travel in circles, for
there seems to be no end to them.