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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
A MUSICAL BURLEs QUE.

II you want to write musical buresque
The recipes you never must ignore:
You needn't be amusing or grotesque;
Per conlra, you should never fail to bore.
You needn't care lot for the nature Of the plot
Coherency may run the booking dry:
But you certainly Will fail II yonr idiotic tale
Doesn't bear negro lullaby.
You must make naughty reference now and
To the funny little things they do in France,
And. II failing to express 1t with our pen,
You can illustrate our meaning with dance.
While no matter what your story, you must m outh
about the glory
OF the soldier or the sailor far away:
Like STRIPPING of Kipling, or like Tommy when
You are bound to write patriotic lay.
Then you introduce a broker or Jew;
soldier must be pitted with q snob;
And the idiotic heroine must WOO
In song that is supposed TO make you sob.
If you start act at home, in the second you must
roam
To the Continent, to india or Japan;
AND OF late the dolly ditty is considered rather
pretty,
For it's well TO be dcmestic-when you can.
You needn't be particular with rhymes
I'M am ma" and "far" are 1ingled by the throug;
While love" and 'move"-how many, many
times?-
Are coupled in the sentimental song.
lavish lot of frocks (that display the wearers
Must never. never possibly be missed;
w Whle your prospects will be bright if the risky
opening night
Sees your comedy most vigorously hissed.
The Sketch.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
BIMETALlISM ADVANCES.

The speech of M. Meline, Prime Min
lister of France, in the Chamber of Depu-
ties some days ago, in which he declared
that the welfare of agricultural industry
depends upon return to bimetallism, has
given rise to considerable discussion in
the Eastern States, and as result fuller
information has been brought out con-
cerning the subject than was given in the
first dispatches.
Among those who have been interviewed
on the question is NJ. Edmond Bruwaert,
Consul-General of France at New York
City, who, while declining to discuss the
issue as q political one, pointed out that
M. Meline, before he became Prime Min
lister, had presented bill to the Chamber
of Deputies calling for a governmental
inquiry to be made in regard to the pos
sibilities of international b1metallism and
its probable result ii adopted by the lead
ing nations of the world.
NJ. Bruwaert went on to say that an ag-
ricultuTal association has been formed in
France which advocates the adoption of
the bimetaIlic standard. This organiza-
ton has large mem bership and is allied
with similar associations in Germany and
Great Britain. The associations have
been powerful enous h in the past to OBJ
tain the presentation of bills before their
respective Parliaments for return TO BIZ
metallism, and with each new discussion
OF the subject have grown in numbers and
in strength.
As M. Meline, SO long identified with
the bimetallic movement, has now become
Prime Minister of France, the prospects OF
bimetallism in that country are brighter
than ever before and the fact that the
Prime Minister OF the French republic is
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

private ownership. The people OF no city,
State or nation ever sanction the return 10 the
private ownership system in regard TO any
function which has once been operated by
themselves through their pubic servants This
fact proves conelusively how great value is
placed upon the principle ofpubic ownership
by the masses.
In view OF these 1ncontrovertible arguments
we trust you will realize that with keen
sense of honor and duty and with q bold stand
for the peoples rights and welfare, more good
car be accomplished and more respect won
from friends and loes than can be gained by
seeking 10 punish Mr.. Huntington for his mis-
deeds.
we believe that we voice the sentiment OF
this commonwealth when we ask you 70 fight
for Government ownership of the Pacific rail-
roads and to uphold Senator Morgan and
others in their efforts in that direction. We
consider it an empty victory If the funding
bill should be defeated and no permanent or
genuine beneficial solution OF the transconti-
mental railroad question attained.
We request careful consideration OF this
appeal and hope your acceptance of the ideas
herein contained viii lead 10 the common
good of this State. Yours very respectfully,
JOHN NJ. REYNOLDS,
Z. S. BARNEY,
]. A. ANTHONY,
F. G. FALL,
l.. I. HOUSE,
w. MCARTHUR,
ED ROSENBERG,
EMIL LESS.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
THE JEFF DAVIS VOTE IN AR.
KANSAS,
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

In the returns of the State of Arkansas for
Presidential electors, as certified to the Secre-
tary of State at Washington, as is provided by
law, there appears among the list OF the elec-
tcvs the followinA: "Jef Davis received Sc
votes" The vote for the dead leader of the
''lost cause" was the cause of much amuse-
ment at the capitol. Some of the Arkansas
members were numerically guyed about it.
st. Louis Republic.
"Dead leader of the lost cause" indeed
Now wait while and let Colonel JEFF Davis of
Arkansas and the eighty-six straight backed
Democrats who voted for him rise In the flesh
and guy little the newspaper which has
tried to translate him to the realm of disem.
bodied spirits
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.
An Appeal for Something More Than
Mere Defeat of the Fund
ing Bill.

The following communication has been
received by Mayor Sutro as chairman of the
committee of fifty, calling for united action
in the interest of not only defeat of the
funding bill. but for the Government own
ership of the Central Pacific:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec %, 1896.
To the Committee of Fifty, Hon. Adoiph Sutro
Chairman, San Francisco, Cai.-GENTLEMEN: The
undersigned very respectfully urge the adop-
the acquisition and operation of the Central
Pacific Railroad by the Government OF the
United States.
We urge this upon the well-known basis that
the people OF this State have expressed their
views emphatically and decisiyely In favor of
that proposition. We maintain that you. act
ing for the people of California, are in honor
bound to use your utmost efforts in the direc-
tion which their expressed will has dictated
Moreover, at this time. when Senator Nor.
gan and other prominent public officers have
ernment ownership, 1t is espe cially demanded.
by the exigencies of the controversy. that
united action should be secured. 1t is no
longer r excusaole lot representative body OF
what the people want when others from out
side our borders have shown a WILLINGNESS N
secure ior US the iull measure of our rights in
This matter OF the Pacific railroads.
We beg to remind you that no petitions have
Deen signed ana no masssmeetings held IN this
state which have signiied willingness upon
10, = PSoPi0 W accept any pr0pO-
sitlon aesigned to place the ownership of these
@ roads IN the hands Of other private capitalists
VINO are quite as Objectionable as C. p. Hunt
lng.On. Inc Goulds, Vanderbilts and Hills
or any otner representatives of foreign syndi
cates, are regarded with just as much dis ru st
averslon nhs and dissatisfaction in the districts
" Mhsle ere tney own railroads as Mr.. Huntington
is mere; Hence it is not proper, nor wise no,
honorable, In our estimation, for self consti
.asea .otss or chosen spokesmen OF the people tc
VIII 70 congress that we will be satisfied
ana ms associates to Gould or Vanderbilt and
oiner Objectionable characters
~ Is Well known fact that with very few ex
ceptions the civilized nations of the ynr,d a. -
NOT permit their railroads to be owned and
controlled by private capitalists. 1t is the ex
periehce OF our Nation that the Government
mas always been able to operate the enter
prlses 1t has assumed with more general salts.
iaeIon tnan the same enterprises gave unde,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Tagleigh-I wonder why lightning never
strikes twice in the same place?
Waglsigh-Well, you can't generally find the
place.-Boston Traveller.
"You mustn't dctain me, !" said the man who
was hurrying down the avenue. "My time is
valuable
"Do you reckon thet five minutes of yer
time is worth 25 cents?" asked Meanuering
Mike, quickening his pace so as to keep step.
"Assuredly.'
"Well, was goin' ter give ye a hard-luck
story thet 'ud last FIVE minutes exactly. I've
timed it ter run jes' that long. But eff yell
gimme the 20 cents change Pll let ye off with
one minute, an we can't neither of us feel
that we've been took advantage of."-wash-
ington Star
"Nol' she exclaimed in anger. at is inso-
Ience. will not permit myself to be thus
overlooked"
However, she was helpless.
1t was in Ohio, and she knew that IL was
either keep her hat off or get out of the the
ater.-New York Press.
81 see by the papers that an umbrella factory
in Philadelphia has failed," remarked the vet
Urinary.
~ have noticed" replied the entomologist,
"that with umbrellas IL is either put up or
shut up."-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Father drying TO read a newspaper)-What
was that racket In the hall just now7"
Mother-one of the children fell downstairs.
Father-weii, tell them that If they cam t fall
downstairs quietly won't let them fall down
at all.--London Tid.Bits.
.'England is shocked again." remarked the
snake editor
"Who ia the titled lady In the present scan
dAl7n asked the horse editor.
sIt isn't a scandal this time. It's an earth
e"-~Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Mrs Hope--Ethei. Miss Nerfus ia coming to-
day. and want you to be mamma's good little
girl.
Ethel (aged b)-oh yes, indeed. mamma. I'm
always very particular about what 1 do when
visitors are here.-Harper's Round Table.
Nursegiri--I lost track of the child, mum,
and
"Good graciousf Why didn't you speak to a
policeman"
Nursegirl-I wus speaking to wan all the
tonne, mum.-London Pearson's Weekly.
Algernon Gotrox-Mrs. Jones, love you
daughter devotedlyi l have an ample income,
a city residence on Riverside Drive a country
place at Lenox, a steam yacht. racing stable,
ranch out West a.
Widow Jones clustered, but happy)-Say no
more, Mr. Gotrox-we are yoursl-take US and
be happy.-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29


white lace; ribbons of bright but delicate
tones are run through the lace, which con-
fines the front below the bust.
very dainty gown in nainsook had trim
mlngs of narrow yellow Valenciennes lace, with
bands of fine Hamburg EN- broidery.
Colored lawns and batistes with white en-
broidery or lace-either white yellow-are
very dainty The batistes especially win be
found quite satisfactory, for they launder
beautifully.
A lounging robe of twiued French flannel of
a medium pink is dainty with trimmings of
white lace with blue ribbons run under. A
violet and white checked flannel with white
lpce and violet ribbons is another pretty COM
bination.
A gown of pink and green striped wool had
the square yoke top of green satin ribbon,
with frills of pink chiffon.
One of the daintiest creations In the way oil a
lounging robe was seen in an elaborate trous-
seaux. It was of white flannel, the square
yoke being of white satin ribbon with border
OF sable on either edge. At the outer edge a
frill OF white chiffon hung The belt was of
white ribbon
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
SMALL VOTE FOR SOUTHERN Ell.
ECTORS
New York Sun

The official returns of the vote of Nebraska
at the late election show the aggregate poll to
have been 223, ,091. The vote of South Caro-
lima. as given by the Augusta Chronicle, was
90, ,431 only, and of Mississippi SO, 1853 lonly
Yet both of these Southern States have a
greater population than Nebraska, the present
estimates being 1875, 900 for South Carolina,
1.350.000 for Mississippi and only 100000
for Nebraska Mississippi and South Carolina
have nine electoral votes each and Nebraska
put them together to show how easy it was for
repudia ton oligarchy to carry the two
Southern States and what tussle Bryan had
In the Northwestern States
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Gaffer-oueer never could stand prosperity.
Bland-Why2
Gaffer-Just as soon as he began TO make
money the police swooped down and arrested
him for counterfeiting. Philadelphia North
American.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
DAINTY NIGHT GOWN OR LOUNG.
ING ROBE.

The charming gown shown here shows the
impress of the Empire style. 1t is model
used both for lounging robes and night dresses.
For the latter it may be made of variety of
fabrics, from muslin or fiannelette to china
silk. In the latter material 1t is shown for
trousseaux trimmed with butter-colored or
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
A Pastors Daughter Enraeed.

A private letter received in this City con-
veys the information that Miss Belle Harcourt.
the third daughter of the Rev. DR.. Harcourt,
formerly of this City and now pastor of the
Park-avenue Church of Philadelphia, is
engaged to Oberton Kleinfelder of that city,
and that the wedding will take place on
January 6.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
Phillips ROCK LELAND .-o

Pniliips' Rock Island Excursions
Leave San Francisco every Wednesday. via R,o
Grande and Rock Island Railways Thrnpon
tourist sleeping cars to Chicago and Boston Man
sger ana porters accompany these excursions 10
boston For tick cts. sleeping-car accommodations
and further information, address Clinton Jones
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 30 Mont
gomsry street. san Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Don't you think $40 a week alimony Is a
little too much to demand" asked the referee
In the divorce case, "when he is only making
$50.
mo, DON'T" said the lady. "That's what
useo 10 make him gimme while was liyin'
with him.-Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
cALIFoRNIANS In NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 29.-At the Plaza
Barrett ]. McGlynn. Metropole--J. e. Server
Ashland-G. L. Ames. Hofman-W. f. Berry
M. Wiener. Buyers here-A. A. Loun, w.
Preston. Captain Won studnitz left the Plaza
to sail on the Fulda for Genoa.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The latest Fresno mystery thickens fast
and will soon be a blood-curdler.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
PANAcEA FOR ThE POOR

New York Commercial Advertiser.
The latest cure for dyspepsia is going with
out breakfast The popularity of this remedy
ceive treatment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

1t begins to look as if we might count o
the Burns monument as coming orns
ment of the park.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

WOMEN avoid suffering by using PARKER's
GINGER Tonic as it is adapted to their Ills
PARKER's HAIR BALsAM aids the hair growth
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

dent appointed Cabinet Minister Mere per-
sonal preferences and personal considerations
should be put aside for the honor and inter.
ests of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Weyler is working at the forti6cation OF
Havana as if he expected an attack in the
rear.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Grover has the satisfaction of knowing
he will go out of Office inst in time to en-
Joy the fishing season.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
PUNISHMENT FOR MR.. BAYARD.
Springfield Union.

1t is rum ored that the Queen has commits
stoned Poet Laureate Austin to do up Bayard
in verse. The ambassadors enemies can ask.
for no greater punishment than this.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" are un-
equaled for clearing the voice. Public speakers
and singers the world over use them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Chandler is determined to knock the
stutfing ont of Cleveland.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Congress may have to recognize the in
dependence of CuDs just to show its own
independence of Cleveland.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The trusts are going to pieces, and that
means prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

PHYSICIANS recommend Ayers Pills for dys-
pepsia aud liver complaint, and for general
family use. See Ayers Almanac
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturer
Clipping Bureau (AIlen's), 510 Montgomery,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Next to helping Mckinley with the
Cabinet the job which suits the political n
bes. in these days is giving advice to the
Legislature.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

1t will cost New York $25 900. COO tc
bridge the Hudson, and it seems to be 6
big price to pay for walk over.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Senator Mills motion that the United
States take possession of Cuba and hold it
until the people organize government to
suit them was probably borrowed from
British models. By adopting such action
we would hold Cuba about as long as
England holds Egypt.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

If Cleveland does not wish to recognize
Cuba himself he might at least get out of
the way of Congress and not interfere with
the procession.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

When We have made San Francisco a
home market for home products we shall
have gone far toward making it a manu-
featuring center.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

She-No; 1 never met her.
He-Then why do you think she Is passe7
She-I have frequently heard her described
as "kittenish. Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Now is the time to hang on to any um-
brelIa in sight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
MODERN DESIGN ATOMS.
Chicaro Times-Herald.

Chicago Times-Herald.
This is euphemistic age. A thief nowadays
is called fskleptomaniac," murderer is
called psychic epiletpic" and an alderman
is called tone OF our best citizens.''
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

General Wolseley says the Russian en-
pire will vet be overthrown by an inva-
sion of Chinese armies; and thus we have
another evidence that the British view of
things is different from that of the rest of
the world.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

Mckinley is devoting his time to writ
ing his inaugural address, but the Cabinet
makers are still saving wood and getting
everything ready for him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
Mark Hopkins, institute Of Art

'IH I" @"OPHAHHS AHsUIIuI6 OF Art
The last concert of the season will take place
on Tuesday evening. The School of DESIGN re-
opens on Monday, January 4.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

A Memphis paper which supported free
silver during the campaign has decided to
drop the financial question, and advises
other Democrats to do so, on the ground
that .'there is no use making hornets
nest of Iife." Here is a hint to Bryan, If
he is not too obtuse to take it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

A new York authority on Gaelic sur
names says mckinley" means "a de-
scendant of KInley and that Kinley it
self stands for the Gaelic Cionnfhaoilidh
pronounced Kineely). literally 1.-THE man
with the glad countenance." 1t is evil
dent there is more in these Gaelic names
than Shakespeare dreamed of.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

If California does not get place in the
Cabinet this time it will l.ct be the fault
of her people. For once, at any ate. there
has been 10 squabble over the place, nor
any attempt to drag down any one who
has been nominated for it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

There will be big crops next year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

With system Of National legislation
designed to protect industry and expand
commerce, the whole United States will
find the coming year prosperous one.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

1t is surely a wet winter.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

A Kansas man reioices in a house con-
structed entirely of baled hay. with the
exception of the roof, which is of canvas.
The advantage of the situation Is that
whenever he is told to go to grass he can
90 home.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

There will be no regret over the news
that's mammoth campaign tin-horn, which
was being carried to w Washington, has been
smashed on the way. There is too much
tin horn politics in that city now.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The new library building at Washington
will be one of the things the country can
be proud OF, for it will not only be the
finest building in the world, but it will
have been completed inside the appropria-
4i0n
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The Chicago scheme of organizing q
band of colonists for Cuba and turning it
into band of soldiers as soon as it arrives
at the island is ingenious. but it falls a
long way short of common-sense.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The Republican party does not engage
in denouncing trusts in the abstract, but
it can be counted on to enact legislation
which will put an end to injurious mo-
nopolies,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The makers of the new tariff will have
to take into consideration Oriental as
well as European competition. We need
high protection now IN the full sense of
the word.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

An effort is being made to increase the
copper product of Vermont, and we have.
therefore, another State to join with US in
our movement to bring about the appoint
ment of a secretary of mines and mining.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

No genuine and permanent improve
ment of trade condition can come until
the new tariff bill has been enacted and
therefore an extra session of Congress will
be welcomed by every body.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

Tagleigh-I wonder why lightning never
strikes twice in the same place?
Waglaigh-Well, you can't generally find the
place.-Boston Traveller.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-16
N. II. WiltziuS Go.
Ge6efGl6er.

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gte. S-sttuwGuo, SCteH nit Reltetprisuug. SolOs
ttisl uHe S0loibHitt. ........... B0c
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preiiuug, eolotttsl uuo @otoibuitt. e. .shc
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