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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Captain John A. York is the youngest sea cap
tain in New England, and perhaps in the
country. Heis captain of the schooner Charles
J. Willard of Portland, Me. He is just turned
1S years of age and has had command of the
vessel, with a crew of six men. for year. His
boat plies between Maine ports and New York.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

TAKE HOODS Sarsaparilla to cure all troubles
arising or promoted by impure blood, to make your
nerves strong TO restore appetite and insure good
health to the whole system. Take only Hoods.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

There is still chance for the monopoly
to refund, by refunding the money it has
no right to.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Every quarrel, like jug, has two sides
and if you wish to be on the side that has
the handle you mustn't get in it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Don't forget that you can take in the
Cliff House to-day in a new way,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Monopoly has tried hard to crush Cali
fornia, but she won't mash.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

1t is significant fact that the first thing
Kentucky has found to do in the way oi
reform is to sweep the Southern Pacific
franchise out of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

II any care troubles you take 1t to
Truckee and let it slide.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

ALcATRAz IsLAND-J. T. B., City. Alcatraz,
one OF the fortified points in the bay of San
Francisco, derived its name from the fact that
prior to its occupancy by the Americans it was
the home OF the alcatraz-the pelican.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Because you must take a dilemma by
the horn is no reason why you should take
q horn whenever you are in dilemma.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The Pacific Roads Committee may not
be shaken, but it has been undoubtedly
ratified.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

1t will not be necessary for the railroad
bosses to consult Shakespeare this time to
find out that corruption wins not more
than honesty
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

THE BALTIMORE sAILoRs-W. G., Los Angeles,
Cal. The Government of Chile paid an in
demnity for the attack on the sailors of the
United States steamship Baltimore by Chilean
mob on the 18th of October, 1891.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Garry your New Years resolution q
little longer and then you can drop it by
way of a Lenten abstinence.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Before long the Southern Pacific monop-
oily will have to join the Louisiana Lottery
Company in hunting for headquarters
somewhere in the far-off woods.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Things are Frightening up so much it
will soon be light enough for Democracy
to find Presidential candidate without
using dark lantern.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Until the next county limbers ND ant
opens out, Sonoma's claim to grow tn,
best oranges won't be jumped.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
SUNDAY MORNING HUMoR.
Her ayes consent.
And must her noes,
When I try to kiss her,
InterposeY Detroit

And must her noes,
When I try to kiss her,
Interposes Detroit Tribune
Glow does Winters manage to keep the wolf
from the door ~
"He doesn't. He gave violin lessons, but his
| family said they preferred the wolf."-Detroit
Free Press
Lucy-The wretchl And SO he has been pro-
posing to both of us?
Jennie-It seems so.
Lucy-I wish I could think of some fearful
| way to punish him.
| Jennie-I have an idea.
Lucy-What is 1T?
Jennie-You marry him, dear.-rd-Bits.
"Cassandra That's fine name for bull
pup, now, isn't it?'
81 call him that" explained the high-browed
yourg man, because he is always looking for
rouble."-Indianapoli Journal.
Observation-Disclosures the matter with young
| Higgins?
| Yeast-l understand he has lost his heart
| Crimsonbeak-Is that all He makes as much
fuss as if it was his collar-button.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Satisfactorily Explsined-''well, OF all tie
impudencel Asking me to help you because
you have three wives to supportp
"They don't belong to me. mister; nothin' OF
| tHc sOib. 4HSy pSAOhS W A1S 6OA4-4u-lhMb.'-
| Indianapolis Journal.
Miss Dorothy W. of Winthrop. aged years,
and with a younger rival near the maternal
| throne, was found in silent and perilous in
| timacy with the parlor bric-a-brac.
''What are you doing, Dorothy?'' demanded
her mother.
'Im all right" responded the young woman:
"you go and take care of your baby."-Lewis.
| ton (Aie) Journal.
First Vassar Student-Say, girls, there's one
| thing we've forgotten. We haven't any college
yell. All colleges have yells, you know
| Second Student-Why. of course! Strange
we never thought of it. Let's have one
Third Student-But don't see how we can
yell without taking the gum out of our
mouths.
Fourth Student-Let's let the yell go. II
isn't very ladylike,, anyhowl-New York
Weekly.
Minnie-I wonder If her complexion is nat
ural2
Mamie-Well it is natural for girl like her
to paint; SO suppose it is.-Indianapolis Jour-
nal
Brown-Eyer see such quarrelsome charac-
l ter as Smith?
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Victory for the people lies straigh,
ahead, and that is the way the battle is
going.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The latest sign of intellectual activity in
New York is the evolution of the word
"thugwump' as new name for police
man.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The popular loan seems TO be going it in
Wall street alone, and has left its popu-
larity behind it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

1t is still a matter of doubt whethe
Grove Johnson is showing his hand or onl,
putting his foot in it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Now that sunshine has returned we are
glad we had the storm.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Despite her seeming coldness Canada is
sympathetic, for she also has deficit.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Huntington will never need monument,
the anti-funding protest is sufficient
memorial for him..
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
NEW TO-DAY.

IF afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Tnomp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell It at 25 cents
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Says California to Kentucky, Monopoly
has an eye on each of US, you blacken one
and I'll blacken the other"
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

There are some clever young women
who wish to carry leap-year privileges to
the extent of playing leapfrog with Mrs.
Grundy.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The monopoly will soon have but two
streaks of rust and the people will ha VI
the right of way.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Huntington may not regard Mcguire
speech as fair thing, but he cannot deny
that it was an exposition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

live cannot give Cuba independence we
can at least see that she has a fair chance
to fight for it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

ALL lovers Of the delicacies of the table use DR..
Siegert's Angostura Bitters TO secure good
digestion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

GOLD DoLLARs-s. Z. c., Santa Cruz, Cal. A
gold dollar, United States mintage of 1851, is
worth 15 cents premium
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

No PREMIUM OFFERED-W.G G., Los Angeles, Cal.
No premium is offered for American dollars of
1884 and 1S43. -
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Salisbury also fa=ors the Monroe doctrine
in fashion, but he wishes to revise the
American unabridged idea, and make
something like an English pocket edition
OF it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery. .
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The closing of the Sonoma festival opens
the way for the next.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Brown-Ever see such quarrelsome charac-
ter as SMITH
Jones-Never. think he'd provoke pro-
fessionGl pugilist into fight.-Brooklyn Life,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

YERBA SANrA--E. G. s., Livermore, Alameda
County, Cal. The. name Yerba Santa is the
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

John James Platt, the poet, is EMPLOYED IN
the Washington Postofice.
The Empress of Russia owns an ermina
mantle which is valued at $4,000. It is a
present from her subjects living in the province
of Kherson.
Among the directors of the First Nationat
Bank of Huntington, Ind, are two women
and one of them, Mrs. Sarah F. Dick, is the
banks cashier.
Alma-Taden1a, when asked by an ardent
young admirer for sight of the tool with
which he had modelled his beautiful Venus
showed the muscle of his broad thumb.
The Russian exiles in London will appeal To
the public to contribute to a fund for the SIM.
port of Madame Stepniak. the widow of Serrius
Stepniak, who has been left in straitened cir
cumstances.
The quiet but beautiful town of Oxford In
Worcester County, Mass, claims the honor Of
having produced three persons now prominent
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Mamie-Well, 1t is natural for a girl like her
to paint; SO suppose it is.-Indianapolis Jour.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The Australians are boasting of won
derful system of artesian wells which has
virtually created new province in the
arid district of Queensland. The strange
fact is noted that as the streams find their
way across the hitherto waterless plain
rushes spring up in great abundance. and
naturalists are wondering how the seeis OF
these aquatic plants came TO be lying
there in the desert apparently waiting for
the water.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

The latest dress-reformer not only advo-
Gates boomers for women, but for men
also. He says that trousers must give
way to knickerbockers before men can be
dressed either tastefullY or comfortably.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.

There will soon be frolics everywhere.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Festival flowers are coming in to bloom,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
TowNsEND's California glace fruits. 5oc lb. .

E.H. BLACK, painter, 40 Eddy street. :.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Hungary has begun the celebration of
the thousandth anniversary OF her ma
tional existence, and, while the rest of the
world is talkingof war, she is indulging
in something like millennium and having
q big time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
LADY SHIRT WAIST.

Shoulder Pieces in Front Give Appear
ance of Tailor Finish.
While it may seem early to think about shirt
waists, the counters OF all cur leading stores
are piled high with summer fabrics. Every
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

1t is noted as a curious coincidence that
Chief Justice Fuller, Speaker Reed and
Senator Frye is president pro TEN. of
Senate, are all graduates of Bowdoin, so
that little university wields the gavel over
all departments of the Government.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

1t is noted that at the recent banquet of
the New York Board OF Trade all the
toasts and speakers were applauded ex-
cept the toast to Cleveland. The old man
has lost his grip even among the gold
bugs
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Fourth student-Lets let the yell go. It
isn't very ladylike, anyhow!-New York
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Minnie-1 wonder If her complexion is nat
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Satisfactorily Explsined-'Well, OF all tie
impudenceI Asking me to help you because
You have three wives to supportl"
"They don't belong to me. mister; nothin' OF
the sort. They belong to me son-in-laws."-
Indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

r. S. v. P.-Subscriper, San Jose, Cal. The
letters R. S. V. P. are French for responder sill
vous plait, which translated means please
answer. The initials are usually placed at the
bottom of an invitation to social function.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

Crimsonbeak-What'st the matter with young
Higgins?
Yeast-l understand he has lost his heart
Crimsonbeak-Is that au! He makes as much
fuss as if it was his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Cfata
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

MONKEY WRENcH-E. G. s., Livermore, Ala
media County, CAL Monkey wrench applied to
a. tool in common use is q corruption of Munka
wrench The tool was named after Munka, the
inventor, and was in time corrupted into mon
kew wrench.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21

Dor detences, 500. OOO; armament for
Notifications, S.. SOP 673; proving
grounds, Sandy Hook, N. j., $38 coo;
Watertown arsenel Massachusetts,,
S43 500; Benecia arseneI California;,
81. 5000; Watervillet arsenel New
York;. s., 105; Ordnance emo FortiGca
ton Board, 500, OC0; Fortress Monroe
sewerage system. 50, $50.
The House agreed to the conference
report upon the legislative, executive,
Judicial appropriation bill, as far as the
conferees had agreed, and ordered an
other conference upon the matters still
IL dispute between the two houses, to
which there r something over 100.
cut OF 3l4 items added by the Senate.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
THEY ARE GETTING SOUND
MONEY"

Lewis B Casler, proprietor Of the
Formers Bank, Decatur, I'll has as
signed. He owes $l25. OCO, 500 eco be
ing due depositors.
And now comes the story that the
sound money, CIeveIandized end Sher-
manized city of Richmond is bankrupt.
But the two morning dailies continue
to advocate a policy that will continue
business assignments and municipal
bankruptcy.
julius 5. Kohn, Of the New York
Stock Exchange has gone up the spout
via the single standard route.
Rev. DR.. John Lanahan, a prominent
Meth odist minister ct Baltimore,
charges publicly that the Methodist
book corcern IL Nsw York is rotten 10
the core. He says the matter has been
known for some time, but was hushed
up to prevent damage to the denomina-
ton. He asserts that many thousands
OF dollars have been misappiied, and
insists that there be a thorough inves-
tigation and that the guilty bepunished.
The Public Ledger, q sound money
morning daily at Auburn, n, Y, has
made an assignment. The money that
l. didn't get is good in "Yurrip,"
The Chadron Banking Company,
ChaGron, Neb., has closed it's doors.
Sound money wouldn't save it La
bilj.iss unknown.
Fr8nk c, Smith, Of New York, a
prominent Ia Tyer, editor of The Amori-
can Lawyer, has been arrested charged
with forging the names of numerous
persons to checks. He had an inc me
Of s. 600 6 year as secretary Of q law
association.
Philip RhinelRnder, e B $ On sound
money young man, has been as been
arrested in New York for passing a
worthless check. Now, if the business
Of the country can be done by means
Of checks without any money why
arrest a mar for Issuing g check when
be has no money in bank2
Mezsrs. Talbot & Sons, m~anufactur-
er5 Of engines. boilers, &c, Of Rich
mOnd, Va, well known in North Caro-
lima, have failed in business. It YVES
one Of the oldest establishments Of the
kind in the country.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21

before the fire of the Spanish troops.
The government column, according to
the official report, Ics5 four men killed
and one officer, and thirteen soldiers
wounded but the fact is that the gov
ernment losses were heavy, details be-
ing withheld by tho authorities. A
civilian who volunteered TO carry
news Of the predlcamcnt Of the govern
ment column to the nearest fort ran
the gauntlet Of the rebel fire, and was
compelled to jump into the water twice
to save himself. Gen. Inclan reports
that upon his arrival at Col. Debos'
camp he compelled Maceo to retreat
from San Claudio.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
A REAL BATTLE IN CUBA.
The Government Troops Caught in a
Trap Both Sides Claim Victory.

The Government Troops Caught in a
Trap Both Sides Claim Victory.
HAVANA, April IA News has been
received here Of a battle near Lechuza
between AlphoHso XLII. Battalion,
under the command of Colonel DebOs,
and the insurgeI ts under Maceo. Col.
Debos reports that his battalion, in
combination with other bodies of Span
ish troops, left MarieI, in tie province
of Pinar del Rio, for the purpose of
giving the enemy battle. He met the
advance guard Of the insurgents, con
sisting of a force OF 200 cavalry, who
opened fire upon the government col
umn. The S%paniardg continued their
march toward Lechuza, although op
posed at every step, and every eleva
ton being occupied by them at the
cost of a fight. Upon arriving in the
vicinity of Lechuza they found the in
surgents gathered in strong force and
the enemy made an attempt to sur
round the Spanish column.
Tne Spanish troops fought with great
desperation against heavy odds, but
were defeated, with losses of many
killed and wounded. Divining the in
tention OF the enemy to encircle his
column, Colonel Debos ordered retreat.
In the retreat Captain Tort deserves
great praise for maintaining the forma-
ton of the rear guard, though attacked
by a greatly superior force of the enc
my's infantry. The Spanish column
retired to San Claudio estate, on the
north coast, where the troops fortified
themselves, awaiting the arrival of
other government columns. General
Inclan arrived with his column very
opportunely, and the troops under Col.
Dab0s were also protected by the gun
boat Alerta, which kept the enemy at
bay. Col. Debos estimates that the
force of the insurgents who charged
upon his command numbered 5000
men. The official report says the Losses
of the enemy must have been very
great, as many men were seen to fall
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS.
Republicans Generally Victorious, but by
Reduced Majorities.

Reduced Majorities.
TRENTON, n. J, April 14-Chart =
elections were held throughout this
State today, and as this ia the prcsi
Dental year, considerable interest was
taken IL the result. While the Rapub-
~li3e1s, generally speaking, have been
victorious all over the State, neverthe-
less their naojorities have been cut
down, and they have lost in one or two
Of the places where they felt safe.
The hottest fight was in Newark,
where James NJ, Seymour headed the
Dem Cratic ticket, and Julius a. LIE
bucher, the Republican. The Rspubii-
cans became dissatisfied, and openly
said SO, but Notwithstanding this. his
friends claimed he would be elected.
The result was that the Democrats
went to work, and when the returns
were footed up tonight, it was discov-
cred that their standard bearer carried
the day by 3 600. The new Board Of
Public Works Of Newark, which was
also al important factor, will stand two
Democrats and two Republicans. The
Republicans elected thirteen Of the six
teen aldermanic car djdates, and will
control the Council.
In Trenton, the Republicans elected
a majority of the counciImen and the
citizens ticket won the fight for the
control Of the exercise board, taking it
out Of politics. Jersey City went Demo
cratic by a majority Of 1000 and the
board Of aldermen has twenty Demo
Gratis to five Republicans. In Patter-
son, the Republicans elected four alder
men, the Democrats three and the
Socialists one. The election Of the
Socialist, Mcclure, in a ward which
usually gives a Democratic majority
Of between eight hundred and one thou
sand, was the surprise of the day.
IN Passaic, the Republicans were vic
toTicu3, a8 they were also in Railway
and Elizabeth. In Pennington, the
Republicans have elected the majority,
but the vote for Mayor resulted in q
tie and another election to fill that
cfico will have to be held. Orange is
again placed in the Democratic column,
as is also the towns of Belvidere and
Eoglewood.
At AsbUry Park, an election was
held to vote on an appropriation for
the construction of a cycle path be,
tween that place and Trenton. The
proposition was carried By an immense
majority and the citizens of Asbury
and Whereabouts are happy.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
WILL MEET IN ST. LOUIS.
The National Association Of Democratic
Clubs Fixes Sept goth as the Date.

The National Association Of Democratic
Clubs Fixes Sept goth as the Date.
WASHINGTON, D O., April "A The
executive committee of the National
Association of the Democratic cIubernet
at the Ebbitt House here at noon to,
day. Of fourteen members compris
ing the committee, twelve we're pres
ent. Congressman Mcmillan, of Ten
neasee, presided, st. Louis, No, was
selected as the place and September
3Oth, as the time for holding the an
nual convention Of the Nationa' Asso
citation of Democratic clubs. Sccre-
tary Hardner was was directed to com
municate with the officers of all clubs
belonging to the Association and re-
quest them to meet the general officers
Of the Association at Chicago, Ill, for
conference on July 9Th. Resolutions
were adopted thanking the Southern
R >iIway. Headed by Senator Faulkner
and General Black, the committee at
2 80 o'clock called at TIE White House
and paid their respects to the President
and then adjourned sine die.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE.
The Fortifcations and Coast Defence Bill
Passes the House.

Passes the House.
WASHINGTON, April Il The House
to day passed, without division, and
practically without objection, the bill
making appropriations for f0rtica
lions and coast d~efences. It's passage
was advocated by Messrs. Hainer (Re-
publican), Of Nebraska; Sayers, Demo
crat), of Texas; Bartlett, (Dem0crat),
of New York; Livingston, Democrat),
of Georgia; Hemenway, (Republican),
of Indiana; and Cannon (Republicap),
Of Illinois, all members of the Commit
tee on Appropriations; and by MI.
Baker (Republicap), of New Hamp-
shire.
The latter criticised the ccmnittee
for not going further, and appropriate
ing all the money asked by Generals
FIagler and CraighiIl.
M. Berry OsmocraD, Of Kentucky,
vas the only opponent Of the bill. He
sail the money would be better spent
in building ships than in fixed batteries.
The Secretary OF War estimated ChaC
IS, O45, 1853 could be expended in the
coming year. The bill carries specific
appropriations amounting to IS, 842,-
337; and authority is given the Score
tary of War to make contracts involv
ing the further expenditure OF s 5,542,,
276; making the total authorized ex'
penditure in the bill, 81, 1874, GA.
The following shows the aggregate
amount appropriated and authorized
by contracts under each sub division
of the biE-namely: Gun and mortar
batteries, IS, $50, 900; sites for fortifca-
tions, $3.50, 900; preservation and repair
of f~ortifcation, $50, 900; plans for for
tifcations, S., 900; sea walls and en-
bankments, $l7, 975; torpedoes for har
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-04-21
SLAVE OWNERS BUREAU
Denied the Use of the Mails on the Re
port Of a Postoffce Inspector.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IS Post
master General Wilson to day declared
that the United States ex slave owners
Registration Bureau, of Washington,
D, O., was in violation of the postal
regulations and was not entitled to the
privilege Of the mails.
This bureau was but recently incor
porated under the laws Of the district
and the department made an ~investi-
cation of it's methods OF business. II
was a~scertained that three Of the incor-
poratOrs Of the bureau gave Washing
ton as their residence, but none resided
n the district as the incorporation
stated. They have just established
offices here, but began doing business
in a sub Office in Savannah, Ca, sew
erai weeks ago by sending cut litera-
ture. The plan Of the bureau was to Sc
cure a record Of ell persons holding
slaves on January 1st, 1868 Instructions
and blanks were sent quito ex slavehOld
ers OrJheir heirs for them to state the
number OF slaves owned and their seq.
These blanks were so be flied cut by
eX Shareholders, and returned to the
bureau with a fee Of from one to five
dollars. The bureau promised to have
bills introduced in Congress looking TO
repayment OF slaves. The report Of
the Post flee Inspector is that the
scheme is a fraud pure and simple.