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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

to discover the truth about Congress, for
few of the abundant suspicious excited and
accusations brought against Senators and
members of the House have been, or could
have been. sifted to the bottom. Among
400 men there will be the clean and the
unclean. The opportunities for private
gain are large; the chances of detection
small. No small part of the business of
Congress is what would be called in Eng
land private business, and although the
individual railroads which come directly
into relation with the Federal Government
are not numerous-the great transconti-
mental lines which have received land
grants or other subventions are the most
mportant-questions affecting these roads
do frequently come up and involve large
amounts of money"
Becoming then more personal, and of all
the railroad men in the United States Sc
lecting c. P. Huntington for presentation,
the author proceeds: Bribery often takes
the form of a transfer OF stocks or shares,
nor have even free passes on railroads been
scorned by some OF the more needy legis-
lators. The abuse on this head had grown
so serious that the bestowal of passes on
interstate lines was forbidden by statute
in 1887. In the end Of 1888 portions of q
correspondence in the years 1876-78
between Mr.. Huntington, one of the
proprietors and directors of the Central
Pacific Railroad, who then represented
that powerful corporation at Washington,
and one of his agents in California, were
published; and from these it appeared
that the company, whose land grants were
frequently threatened by hostile bills and
which was exposed to the competition Of
rival enterprises, which (because they We're
to run through Territories) Congress was
asked to sanction, defended itself by con-
slant dealings with Senators and Repre-
Notwithstanding in the course of which
IL Offered money and bonds to those whose
support it needed. Mr.. Huntington COM
nents freely on the character of members
OF both houses, and describes not only his
own operations, but those of Mr.. Scott, his
able and active opponent who had the
great advantage of being able to command
passes on some railways running out of
Washington" Bryce then quotes from
these letters and from the report of the
Pacific Railway Commission in substanti-
alton of his position.
This formidable lobby, the most power
full that this country has ever seen. is at
work now both at Washington and Frank
fort, and the issues are far more vital than
those which existed when Mr.. Huntington
was engaged in spending, according to the
Pacific Railroad Commission, $481S, 900 in
influencing legislation
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
KENTUOKIANs TO TIFF FRONT.

The fight now being made in Frankfort
Pacific Company affords to Kentuckians
living in California an opportunity to
render an important service to the
people of both States. BY letters and by
newspapers they can inform their rela-
tiyes and friends in Kentucky of the actual
condition of affairs here, ana thus form in
that State well-grounded sentiment in
favor of repeating the franchise which is
at once an injury to California and dis
grace to Kentucky.
There can be no doubt of the. effective
ness of the work that can be done In this
way. To bring about a repeal of the
monopoly franchise it is necessary only to
give the people of Kentucky full under
standing of all that it signifies to them
and to US. We must conduct at once
vigorous campaign of education on
the subject, and it can be carried on
with much greater success by Ken
tucklans IN California than by any one
else. The monopoly lobby will per-
sistently dispute and deny the statements
OF the California press and of the commit
tee of fifty, and many Kentuckians in the
face of such persistent denials may hest
tate to believe the statements of those
whom they do not know, but they will not
hesitate in regard to what is said by their
own kinsmen and friends These there
fore are the persons upon whom Califor-
MIA must largely rely at this time, and
they should prove themselves worthy of
that reliance by putting forth their best
efforts to rouse Kentucky sentiment to the
fighting point.
In carrying on this campaign of educa-
ton every Kentuckian in California can
do something. 1t is not necessary that he
should be acquainted with a member of
the LEGISLATURE, or that he should write
directly to any member. Let him write to
his friends in Kentucky to use their in
Huence in forming a sentiment at their
own homes, and that sentiment will soon
make itself known at the State capital.
If in every legislative district in Ken
IuShy tdctS art men engaged act1Yely IN
forming public opinion against the mo-
nopoly and its methods of business and
politics, the representatives at Frankfort
will not be long in coming to the conclu-
sion that it will not be safe to DEFY that
opinion for the sake of rendering a service
10 corrupt corporation already Fastening
to its doom.
There are thousands of Kentuckians in
California. All of them have friends of
more or less influence in their former
homes. Appeals from them would reach
every legislative district in the State.
What they assert would have weight far
greater than anything that can be said
by persons unknown IN Kentucky. Friend
ship counts for something. 1t is the
greatest power known among men. Let
the Kentuckians in California set that
power in motion and the State of their
birth will erase a disgraceful franchise
from her statute books, and the land OF
their adoption will be rid of corruptin ?
mOnoDolv
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
OUR FRIEND, THE ENEMY.

In addressing the Senate Committee on Pa
ciic Railroads in support of his Pacific debt
funding scheme. Coils P. Huntington sar-
castically stigmatized Mayor Sutro of San
Francisco as ''our friend, the enemy" who
has flooded this Congress with "stuff not worth
talking about"
1t is in accord with the eternal fitness of
things that the head and front of the Southern
Pacific octopus should seek to brush away the
circumstances OF the people of California
against the perpetuation OF the lega!ized ex-
tortion to which they have been subjected for
quarter of century stuff not worth talk
ing about. 1t is no less characteristic of the
tactics of the chief highwayman of the band
that has exploited the Central Pacific road by
absorbing its governmental patriinony and
diverting its traffic to ascribe mercenary mo-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

blouse waists, and as a part of costumes of one
material either in combination with jackets
for street wear or waists for indoor use.
Despite its long vogue black satin is much
used. Handsome crepons also are chosen for
separate skirts. Plaids cut very well after this
design and are much worn; it is also very de-
sirable for stamped goods, showing no seams.
The pleats in the back are formed by sepa-
rate cores, the seams being hidden under the
folds The front is seamless, being cut circular.
1t is not necessary to have darts at the top.
The only stiffening now used in skirts, and
even this is often omitted, is five to ten
inch facing of haircloth, wirene canvas or
crinoline around the bottom The skirt should
be lined throughout the lining being cut
exactly like the goods.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
HOW TO BE POPULAR AT WHIST.

No matter what your partner does,
Remain urbane and bland.
Don't even say his game Is one
You cannot understand.
The more misplays that he may make,
The more you'll smile and say,
You often made a like lake,
Did 1t but yesterday,
If adversary should revoke,
Don't claim the penalty.
"A little slip like that is one
That every day see."
And should he merit 1t or not,
Pay compliments on skill;
Don't miss this opportunity
OF gaining his good will.
The others will not like it
If you win the game each day,
80 when gaining praise your partnei;
IT'S his scientific play.
Showing 10y or disappointment
You must manage 10 res.s.,
Ii you'd have the others love you
And be popular at whist
Brooklyn Eagle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

lease under proper restrictions. will develop the
territory and increase the value of the railway
itself. For these valid reasons this Chamber Of
Commerce favors foreclosure by the Government
as the result of the default in the payment of the
debt owing 10 it.
In the light OF these resolutions, our friend,
age that is besieging Congress with paid
lobby of political retainers in the interest of
his southern Pacific octopus and in direct con-
f1ct with the interests of the Government and
the PROFESSIONALS Bee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
A Change Demanded.

Hanford Democrat.
The Central Pacific has been fraud and a.
swindle from the beginning. burden and a
curse to the people of the Coast. The Cover :
ment will lose no matter what is done about
it, but the people will be gamers tenfo ID the
possible loss If it is operated by the Govern
mept at cost as free highway. To continue
1t as an adjunct of and gift to the Southern
Pacific will be a dead loss to the Government
treasury and a dead sag on the backs OF the
people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
NEWEST SKIRT WITH BOX PLEATs.I

There is little change in the fashion situa-
ton, which has for the last year made plain
wide skirts the Interchangeable feature Of all
costumes. Despite many efforts to introduce
panels and trimming effects, the plain I'M
trimmed circular front skirt hanging ex-
tremely full holds its own. The only novelty
is the box-pleated back which our illustration
shows in its most favored form.
This model is seen in both separate skirts of
rich material to be worn with coat basques and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

HEIGHT OF NOMEN-Olu OuDScTlDer, city,
There is no record of the average height of
"young women, between the ages of II and 81,
IN California, natives OF the State"
WATER RATEs-C. G., City. You have right
to ask to have meter placed on your premises
and pay for the amount OF water that has act
ually been consumed as shown by the meter.
Ii the company refuses to do that then your
remedy lies with the Board of Supervisors, 20
whom you can make complaint
LETTER CARRIER. NJ, City. Applicants for
positions in the letter-carriers department
must undergo q civil service examination.
The applicant must not be under 81 years of
age or over 40. Application blanks in this
City may be had at the office of the secretary
to the Postmaster. These will give all the de-
sired information. The next examination in
this City will be held some time after the 10Th
OF February. All papers for this examination
should be in the hands of the clerk of the
Board OF Examiners by the Goth of that
month.
THE UNIVERSITY. t. NJ, Berkeley, Cal.
The Hastings College of Law, the To1and
Medical College, the Art School in the Hopkins
mansion, the Lick Observatory on Mounb.
Hamil ton are, and the affiliate colleges when(s
assembled in the new building to be erected n (
the future, will be, under the control of the
regents of the University OF the State of Cali
fornia. The law against the sale of LIQUOR
within mile OF the university does not apply
to the detached parts OF the university, for it is
speclnc, as the following section will show:
s'Any one who within one mile of the grounds
belonging TO the University of California, in
Alameda County, sells, gives away, or exposes
for sale, any wines or alcoholic liquor, is guilty
OF a misdemeanor." That is plain and positive
and applies only 10 the grounds in Alameda.
sTEvENsoN-Radcliffe, Belmont, Cal. Robert
Louis Stevenson was married bur once. The
lady he married was the divorced wife of Sam
Osborne, who for many years was shorthand
reporter in the late Judge Dwinelle's court in
this City. He met her in Paris, and married
her in this State. During the time he was in
California he lived across the bay, and probably
passed part OF his time with acquaintance in
the vicinity of Berkeley. He was not an opium
smoker Stevenson was born in Edinburgh,
November ID, 1850, and died at Vailima near
Apia, Samoa, December 3, 1894. He Yves a
novelist, essayist and poet, who at an early age
developed his talent, but he was never robust,
and in 1873 his health broke down and he
went to different parts of the world on a tour.
in the hope that he would find health invIg-
Grating spot. He was this coast in 1887,
and IN that year sailed on the Caseo IN search
of health in the islands of the South Pacific
Finally he landed on the Samoan Islands and
made his home near Apia. He took a great
interest in the affairs of the Samoans, and
wrote vigorous articles in their defense. Some
| of these gave offense to Germany. He wrote
| quite number of novels and essays, also many
| poems.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
FROM WESTERN SANcTUMs.

Smoking Her Own.
Nogales Vidette.
Cuba is smoking her own tobacco this year.
Welcome the Threat.
woodland Mail.
ambassador Bayard threatens to resign if he
is censured. By all means censure him.
That Busy Railroad Commission.
Chino Champion,
California has road commission, the men,
oers OF which are frequently heard from in
lunketing trips up and down the State. Mean
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

the big steamship afioat, says the New York
World, was that of New Jersey man, who
said that she should be pulled over so that she
would float on her side. In this position she
would draw less water. After tilting her she
could be towed out to where it is deep and left
to right herself The best way to get her on
her side was, he said, to tie pig iron to her
masts and tunnels. Any pig-iron merchant
would supply the material, but if there was
any difficulty experienced about getting the
pig iron all the fat men along the shore might
be induced to lend their weight to the scheme
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
FoUR.FooTED BIRDS.

Nothing in the realm of natural history in late
years excells in interest the announcement
Or the discovery in British Guiana OF a bird with
four legs, says the Popular Science News. The
crested hoatzin. opisthocomus cristatus, the
only survivor of race of birds, several Of which
are known as fossils, inhabits the most secluded
parts OF the forests OF South America, and it is
probable that 1t is owing to its retiring habits
that it has outliyed its congeners, as well as to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
Congress Should Recognize 1T.
Stockton Mail

1t is really about time that Congress adopt
one OF the resolutions formally defining and re-
cognizing the Monroe doctrine The people of
theUnited States desire that this be one. and
if Congress delays action much longer il will Law
itself open to the suspicion of insincerity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
"Mrs. winslow,s soothin~ svrro,

Has been used over fifty years by millions OF moth.
ers for their children while Teething with perfect
success 1t soothes the child softens the gums al.
lays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels
and is the best remedy for Darrhosas whether
arising from teething or other causes. For sale by
Druggists in every part Of the. world Rasure aaI
ask TOR Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syr1p z5s
bottle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is perfectly dry. soft
and mild, and is entirely free from the ists COM
mon further north. Round-trip tickets by steam
ship, including fifteen days board al the Hotel del
Coronado, $50; longer stay 80 so per day. Apply
New Montgomery ST., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

what" asked the neophyte, sis the differ
ence between wit and humor?"
The Cornfed Philosopher lodged the ques-
ton. "I'll exemplify," said he. "a wit is
a humorist with dyspepsia '-Indianapol
Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
cALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK,

NEW YORK, N. Y. Feb. 6.-Among the re-
tcent arrivals are: L. Hobart, Grand Union:
NJ R. Engel, Stewart; w. L. Heger, Imperial;
j. B, Bruce, ST. Cloud; Miss Croker, ether
land; H. Starbird, Gilsey.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
Beam in Our Neighbor Eye.
Fast Oraponian

Mexico will not allow any prize-fghting on
her SOIL However. her bull-fghts will con-
tinue. Mexico is not the only body in the
world that will swallow camel and grasp at
q pnat =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
A Nice TabIeau Indeed.

Bodie Mining Index.
What q nice tableau-a hunnilating spectacle
when Bayard cringed before Salisbury, beg
ging for British protection for Americans in
Africa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
Empties From the North.

Riverside Press.
railroad man was asked this morning on
the street if he thoughtwe should have rain
to-day. CHANGING up at the clouds he said ::
"No, IL has been raining up north and these
are empties coming back
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

when the bicycle era establishes itself
every street will be speedtrack.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
PLAN THAT WAS PROPOSED TO
GET THE ST. PAUL AFLOAT.

Among the innumerable plans that were
suggested to the owners of the st. Paul to get
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

San Jose Mercury.
In these bicycle times no political candidate
can run well unless he travels on a good raods
basis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

CATARRH is constitutional disease. 1t requires
constitutional remedy which will build up the sys-
tenn and make pure blood. Experience proves that
such a remedy is found in Hoods SarsaparIlla
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Eastern States are rapidly preparing for
the coming conventions, and it is time for
the Pacific Coast to be getting ready.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

1t would seem that the wheelmen have q
legal right to travel as fast at any rate as
a streetcar.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Bloobumper-Miss Tenspot fired young DIM
ling's heart, did she? Spatts-Yes, but her
father did much better. He fred the rest of
Dimling's anatomy.-De troit Free Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

By the time local Democracy gets all of
its dirty linen in the wash we shall have
an exposure of the naked truth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

There ought to be some way of heading
off Cleveland's gold export bicycle. 1t is
going too fast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

California is trying to keep the law, en-
force it and exalt it, while the monopoly is
trying to dodge it, break it and degrade it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

When we get a reform movement on
bicycles We should try to get bicycle
movement on reforms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

1t is hard feat to make the pneumatic
tire go slow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
But the valley Road Is Coming.
Fresno Republican.

The advantages of railroad competition can
hardly be realized by people who have not
gone outside OF the San Joaquine Valley to get
their information.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Republicans should remember that non-
partisan movements this year will play
directly into the hands of Buckley and his
gang.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Write to your Kentucky friends and urge
them to get their representatives. in the
State Legislature to stand up for California
against the railroad monopoly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

The quickest way to achieve an inter
national reputation at this time is to dis
cover an old map of Venezuela some
where in your lumber-room.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau tAllen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Heading off the bicyclers while allowing
the streetcars to run faster than the law
provides is the latest version of straining at
a gnat and swallowing a camel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

In shutting off the free seed supply for
the farmers Secretary Morton has raised
crop of thistles for himself; but perhaps
he is just enough of an ass to like it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
A Hint to PoIiticians.

month it was save your money and buy a gun;
TINS month 1t is save your money and buy a
bond.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
Noah Appreciated the Greenback.

Marysville Appeal.
Secretary Carlisle doesn't like the greenback,
and yet even old Noah was glad when the dove
brought the green back.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

Cleveland has piled up big bundle of
debts for Uncle Sam, and the old man had
better sit down on it now, and see that no
more is added to the pile.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

SOMETHING new in the candy line-Town-
sends Palace Mixtures, 15c Id. 627 Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

1t may be "the endless chain of our
monetary system" that depletes the gold
reserve, but it is the deficit tariff that
works the machine and keeps the chain
revolving.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

time the taxpayers and people of the State are
wondering what. great satisfying benefit is to
accrue from it all. We shall wait with patience
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

The success OF the popular loan carries
with 1t condemnation OF the former syn
dictate deal, and Cleveland should GER
tainly be made to explain why he did not
appeal to the people before.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

The popularity of the local Democratic
storm cloud is that while it is Rainey in
one quarter the thunder Pepper is in the
other, and there is no sign of lightning
anywhere.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07

sets, appointing Jonathan Buck first lieuten-
ant OF company to invade Canada, and bears
the date of March 13, 1853.
one OF the most interesting of the new Car
dinals is Gotti, who was lately Anostolic
Nunc1o to Brazil. He is the son of a Genoese
longshoreman. and was brought up in poverty
and self-sacrifce. He was educated at the
Jesuits College in Genoa, became member of
the Carmelite order, and eventually the GEN
eral OF the order-the highest post attainable.
Miss Hesba Stretton, the English authoress.
spent some years on the borders of Epping
forest. Her house there was given up because
the "nightingales warbled so vociferously as to
spoil her nights rest" There is a story about
the late Mr.. Robins, a famous English auction
eer, who in offering an estate for SALE said the
only drawbacks to the desirability of the prop
erty were "the litter of rose-leaves and the
noise OF the nightingales"