davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
THE FRENCH CRISIS.

Bourgeois, the French Premier, m axes
no secret of his opinion that The time has
arrived to leave the Senate and to appeal
to public opinion against it. Should his
majority in the Chamber of Deputies fall
away, he will come forward to head a
radical agitation against the Senate,
and will appeal to the people on what he
calls the security Of the wage-earners' in
vestments.
The present Premier is understood to be
man of strict integrity, but he is only OF
mediocre ability and has an ineradicable
taste for phrasemaking. The question of the
Government of France is something deeper
and wider than the security of wage
earners' investments. 1t involves the
great question which is under discussion,
directly or Indirectly, in every civilized
nation of the world at the present day
the relation of the people through the gov
ernlng body to the great sportation
agencies which play SO important part
in the end-of-the- century economics. In
France the railroad scandal is, primarily,
the cause of the present crisis, and it is
the determination Of the radicals TO go to
the bottom of it and fix the responsibility
for bribery and corruption exactly where
it belongs.
This may probably cost President Faure
his position, not because he is charged
with or suspected of completely, but be-
cause in general deluge there will be no
distinction or discrimination. If the radf-
Gals find themselves strong enough they
will be satisfied with nothing less than a
clean sweep and the absolute control of the
Government.
It is strange that the French people.
after long experience of republican
form OF government, cannot see the in
herent weakness which lies in adhering to
responsible ministry. Adapted as it NAV
be to a monarchy, where there is perpetual
succession in the titular head of the realm.
it is so manifestly unsuited to represen-
tative government with an elective ruler
that it seems almost incredible that the
French, with their acumen, their knowl
edge of politics and their research into ex-
listing conditions, should not have put their
finger on the weak spot in the constitution
of the republic. Boulanger was great
deal of an adventurer, but he did have the
sagacity to suggest the assimilation of the
constitution of France to that OF the
United States, and until that be done
Cabinet crises in France may and will
arise at any time, and upon the filmsiest
of pretexts.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

that civilization the fact remains that the
country was reduced to a waste, and that
its arid and desolate sands were traversed
by needless thousands on their way to the
new El observation-disclosures The barely
discernible legend. written in the ruins o1
ancient cities, and the family traeeable ir-
rigating canals. that furnished the life
blood of the glory long past. were passed
over unheeded. 1t would be a dreary task
to attempt a count of the centuries during
which the territory lay nninhabited and
desolate. 1t is more pleasing to realize
now the great fact that we are upon the
eve OF witnessing renaissance OF the
ancient glorIes and that the people of our
own time and blood are haling forth the
spirit that has slumbere so long.
1t is equally interesting to reflect that
centuries ago-on this continent as we'll
as in Egypt, India, Babylonia and the
Carthaginian states-the problem of irrl-
CATION as the foundation of prosperity and
civilization in arid countries was COM
pletely solved. To re-establish the con-
dltlons which formerly prevailed in Ari-
Zona 1t Will be necessary only to repro
duee the great irrigation facilities which
then abounded. 1t is this that the people
are now steadily accomplishing.
significant remark made by Governor
Hughes OF Arizona at the opening exer-
cises cannot be ignored. Los Angeles had
sent to the fiesta considerable numb ber
OF It's representative citizens-an eminent
ly proper and intelligent act. Governor
Hughes declared that the interests of Ari-
zona and Southern California are identi-
cal, "and that in case of emergency
Southern California would be called upon
to help Arizona in any measure had before
Congress-" The exclusion mplied in this
remark should be noted; the greater part
OF California, lying north of Tehachapi
was not inclnded. Los Angeles had sent
strong delegation to Phoenix; the rest oi
the State had not. And yet Los Angeles
IN the proper sense, had not single inter.
est separate from that of the State al
large. Every advancement that Arizona
makes, as every advancement made by
any other Pacific State or Territory, con-
Germs the welfare of all California. AL
transient and self-destructive hindrances
to progress left out of the account, includ-
ing monopoly of transportation and other
conditions representing evanescent exhi-
bltions of human greed and stupidity the
basis of the grand civilization of the future
Tor the larger part of this vast Western
section must reside in irrigation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

him to restaurant, where the stranger was
given plenty to eat. Now come with me"
said Jimmie, 'and l will see that you get
plenty of money with which to return to San
Francisco"
In a few moments Swinnerton burst into the
slttlng-room OF the hotel where his friends had
assembled and were chattering before retiring.
Jimmy waved his hand in a commanding way
and asked for silence.
"Gentlemen' ne began 1--WE have all suf.
fered in this great world more or less and the
needy should not be neglected because they
are unfortunate. l have here with me one of
the greatest specimens of the tattooer's art
ever exhibited TO the American people. Sir.
take off your Shirt" he said, turing to his
companion. The dime museum feature re-
moved that article of clothing and stood bare
to the waist before Swinnerton's friends.
This man, gentlemen" he resumed, sis
we'll known to me. met him five years ago
| at the Central Park gardens, New York, and l
am familiar with his history. In few words
he was cast up as a shipwrecked sailor on the
Fiji Islands end was put into the hands of the
ch1efs tattooers who worked on him one
hundred and twenty-eight days. during which
time he suffered the most excruciating pain,
and was finally released and wandered around
the Island for three weeks in a half-demented
condition. One afternoon he sighted a sail in
the distance, and with the aid of small rag
he managed to attract attention, with the re-
suit that he was taken off and brought to
America. Come up, gentlemen, examine the
marvel, and see for yourselves. We will now
pass the hat and will then move on to the next
wonder. During the intermission the orches-
ira Will play Sweet Alice, Ben Bolt"
In few seconds the boys had filed Jimmie's
hat with small change, and as he handed the
proceeds to the delighted Italian he said ::
did give it to them about rlght?"
"4as.' responded the fellow, "I pay for dat
tattoo ffta dollar in Chicag sex year ago."
Jimmie pulled down his vest
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
THE QUEEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD,

She rules with subtle art and skill
Excellent statesmen far.
And meath her changeful humors still
Her subjects loyal are:
NO heart rebels against her sway,
der actions meet no blame;
ID All her moods from grave to gay
her words attention claim.
Her tiny hands no scepter hold,
NO purple robes she wears.
Above her shiRing curls OF gold
No diadem she hears
But yet to her in beauty bright
Not Dido famed and fair,
Nor yet that queen, rroy's bane and blight,
Could ever once compare.
She owns no castle and no lands,
NO ship, no warlike aid;
fet ne'er an emperor's commands
AS hers were so obeyed;
little dag ghter, aged but four
snort years, reigns royalty
With pout and frown and laughter DER
Her mother and DER me.
-Chambers' Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Get Rid OF the Surplus.
Riverside Pres

one does not need long memory to recall
the campaign when Mr.. Cleveland was urging
as reason for the placing of his party in
power That the country was In distress because
OF ta3atlon which maintained surplus in
the National treasury. Whatever shortcom.
lngs may be charged against the party placed
IN power through the influence OF this plea.
~ cannot be truthfully denied that it has kent
us pieoge to extinguish the surplus. 1t has,
out the surplus, but has increased our Natinnal
deot by 1852 ,O00.0 0.00O--an amount equal 10
one-tenth OF the indebtedness incurred in u
iour years civil war. And, somehow. the bur
Den OF taxation of the individual citizen see ms
TO De increased rather than diminished, in
spite OF predictions to the contrary. 1t Is, we
suspect, such hard-headed facts as these,
known TO everybody, that furnish the ok
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Haven't Much Left,
Fresno Herald.

Mr.. Huntington is credited by the press dis
patches with having said to the committee be-
fore which he advocating the proposition to
refund the debt OF the Union Pacific railroad
that the people in California who are opposing
the scheme are "about as uncanny a crowd as
a farmer ever found in mis- henroost" The peo-
pie who are opposing the refunding act are the
ones who have given Colonel huntington a
considerable number of his millions, and if
they have not great deal left he should not
point the finger of scorn at them on that
account.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Farmers Should Cooperate.

1t is fact that farmers and fruit-growers
trust too much to their individual efforts for
success. They are willing In most instances to
forego assured profits for the sake of inde-
pendent action. In the business world this
to join in movements which will benefit all
directly or indirectly. which, unfortunately, is
too often lacking in the country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

PAvEMENTs-B, City. Basalt was first used
in this City in the early part of 1864 and
bitumen as pavement was introduced in
1867. At the close of the last fiscal wear there
were in this City 95S31 blocks of basalt blocks.
6471a blocks OF bitumen pavement, 3S4 basal
crossings and 2S7 bitumen crossings The
mileage OF accepted streets at that date was
l4A 4o0o-5Zoo miles OF accepted paved
streets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Barry Finds a Remedy.
San Francisco Star.


]. P Vincent. Assessor of Fresno County has
usually been allowed fifteen deputies about
this time, and has now been refused any, rem
dering it impossible for him 10 assess in the
usual manner-by visiting all taxpayers. We
can show him way out: Assess only land
values, water rights and franchises and assess
these ut their value. Then enough money
would be raised and everybody would be
happy except holders OF land for speculation
and owners of o ther special privileges
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Mayor Pingree of Detroit told the people
of Chicago the other day that in their
City neither the thief nor the receiver
could obtain title to horse stolen in the
night; but he who grabs a franchise
worth millions in broad daylight and in
collusion with the city authorities has the
title confirmed to him and his heirs and
assigns forever" The statement has not
been refuted as yet in Chicago, and what
is more it would not have been refuted
had 1t been said of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

CITIzENsHIP-W. p, City. The children of
persons who have been duly naturalized, be-
ing under 21 years of age at the time of the
naturalization of parents, shall, If dwelling in
the United States. be considered as citizens
thereof ii father on leaving a foreign coun-
try places his son in a college to be educated.
comes 10 the United States becomes a citizen
still in his minority, sends for him and he be-
comes resident of the United States, he is a
citizen thereof by virtue of his father natural
iZa.iOQ,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
A MUSICAL DOG.

There is in ST. Louis, says the Republic, a dog
who, If he keeps on growing in the grace of
training, will soon be able to make name and
fame for himself on the concert stage, the dog
concert stage, at least.
The dog is called -"Gip," and he lives on
North Eighth street with his master, Professor
Robert Z. Washburn, the composer Gip Is
an ugly little pug. but displays great intelli-
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
The Good Roads Movement.
Oakland Enquirer,

Ten years ago San Francisco horse-owners
moved to Oakland because all the good drives
were here, but to-day there is not even fair
driving street in this city, and the Good Roads
Association is making but slow progress in
awakening public attention TO the in Jury which
this state of things is dong to the city
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Dangerous Broken Bottles.

An ordinance should be passed by the Com
mon Council making it a misdemeanor TO
throw glass on the paved streets, or in fact on
any street. Broken glass. particularly that os
q broken bottle, is dangerous TO horses and
very damaging 10 bicycle tires.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Serious administration
Petaluma Argus.

The gigantic waste, blind blunder and inca
pacity displayed in the administration of the
Government was never equaled. Our re-
sources were never exceeded, yet we are forced
to assist foreign enterprises to the detriment of
home industry by adopting all known methods
that take gold from us and bring raw material
and manufactured goods to u.s. reducing wages
and the country to idleness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 2O.-Among recent
arrivals are: E. Abrahams, Hoffman; G. f.
Pancoast, E. Tostman and wife, Astor; w. Hale
Westminster; E. Saunders, Grand; J. D. Ham
mond, Windsor; E. F. Murphy, ]. C. siegfried,
Broadway Central.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
A Fleet Needed in the Pacific.
PatalIma Courier

OF all nations the United States is the most
concerned in Oriental wars, has perhaps the
most at stake and ought to be party to the
settlement of Pacific difficulties. 1t should
lave great fleet in the Pacific Ocean, and if
there be an arbiter, should be sole arbiter, as
1t undoubtedly controls over 25 900, 900 square
miles of the Pacific Ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

BARBER-SHoPs-S. NJ. D., Oakland, Cal The
case OF brodeck, arrested last November for
keeping his barber-shop open after midday on
Sunday, is still pending in the Police Court of
this city. On the 18th of July Leo Gentzch
as convicted OF violating the law passed at
the last session of the Legislature. He took an
appeal to the Superior Court, which upheld
the judgment of the lower court. This was on
the 18th OF October. To test the law fur
ther the defendant surrendered himself
into custody and then applied for writ
OF habeas corpus before the Supreme
Court and he was released on bail pending the
hearing of the writ. Since then nothing has
been done, and the cases of Brodeck and Others
have been postponed from time to time until
the habeas corpus case is determined
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

LAGUNITAs CREEK-W. D., City. This being
the close season no one is lawfully permitted
10 catc1 trout IN Lagunitas Greek, Marin
County. but there are some who, DESPITE the
law, do catch fish. but If arrested the penalty
would be severe
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

gence. One of it's most amusing feats is to
play on the piano and sing, or rather howl to
the accompaniment of q discordant sweep with
his paws the length of the keys. The dog has
heard the professor play his composition "Bo-
nita," and has ever since tried to initiate him.
When he is asked to laugh, he. opens his
mouth and shows two rows of fine teeth. With
all his accomplishments Clip is the curio of the
neighborhood, and has to be closely watched
to keep some enterprising theatrical manager
from purloining him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
Breakers Ahead.
Woodland Democrat.

Democrats are united on every public ques-
tlon except the currency. Unless there is q
disposition manifested for more moderation
and concession there is danger of very
dangerous division that viii jeopardiZe party
success.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

TALL BUILDINGs-W. c., Oakland, CAL The
tallest buildings in the city of New York are
the American Surety Company, Broadway and
Pine street, % stories in height, space of
ground occupied S4:SxS5:6, height 3O5:
and that OF the American Tract Society, Nassau
and Spruce streets, % stories, ground space
100:7X94 IS, height 306 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
A New Doctor Needed.

san Luis Oblspo .ReaSoner
Cleveiand's first bond bill stuck in the
peoples throat and he had to sugar-coat the
next dose before he could make it go down.
Ine next time he tries it they will throw his
physlc to the dogs and get a new doctor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

CoRoNApo.--Atmosphere is perfectly dry, soft
and mild, and is entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north. Round-trip tickets by steam
ship, including fifteen days board at the Hotel del
Coronado, SEQ; longer stay 81 so per day Apply
4 New Montgomery ST., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
VIEWS OF WESTERN EDITORS.
Depend on the People.
PEOPLES Advocate.

Ii Grover can't run the Government in time
OF peace and prosperity" without a deficit
that threatens to bankrupt the Nation what
would ne do when trying to enforce the Mon
roe doctrine?
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

HOUSE OF CoMMoNs-S.. City. The House of
Commons at this time consists OF go mem
bers, 46l ior England, "a for Wales, ~ for
Scotland and 103 for ireland. The complexion
Gladstone Liberals 177, Nationalists II. Par
ne1lites =
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

The ERIE CANAL-A. S., Menlo Park The
reason that money is expended to improve the
Erie canal is because the necessities demand
its Improvement. The caral runs from ALBANY
N. Y, to Buffalo, n. Y, is 3S1 miles long, has
depth of z feet of water has 70 locks, WAS
completed in 1925, and has already cost
80 $40 300
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Some Arizona mining camps are talking
of making mail service of carrier-pigeons
and getting news on the fly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

FROM ELBA-D. A. c., Salinas, CAL The YES
sci that carried Napoleon away.from Elba on
the 23th OF February, 1915, was the sloop-of-
war, 20 guns, Inconstant.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Democracy mas quit hunting for good
Presidential candidate and is grabbing at
every stick in sight
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Huntington saws he was worth million
before he began railroading, and now the
devil wears modest blush. c
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Now is the time to make up your mind
what you will abstain from during Lent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

What sort of politics is it that starts a
Whitney boom in New Orleans while New
York is cold?
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Mrs. FauntleroY-You bad little boy, to
throw stones at my Algernon! What are such
wicked little boys as you allowed 10 live for,
anyway?
Tommy Tuffboy-If it weren't for wicked lit
tie boys like me, ma am, you couldn't see how
good your Algernon is by comparison.-Somer-
vile Journal
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
No Reason in That.

Sonora Union Democrat.
There is reason in all things, but the PROPOSE
ton to give the Southern Pacific Railroad 100
years to pay its debts makes one doubt that
general proposition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Two LANGUAGEs-C. S, City. 1t is asserted
that the English language contains more words
than the German language.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
JOhannif

Has been used exclusively at the Marlborough
Vanderbilt wedding breakfast. Owing to it's
excellence it is the preferred table water at the
best resorts, hotels, clubs, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Fitzsimmons and Maher might as we
leave the thing to arbitration and e
home.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Why not turn the cathode ray on loca
Democracy and see where the bone of con
tention is?
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Old issues go and new issues come, but
the need of street improvement stays
with US.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

THE human system is given tone and renewed
vlgor by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which strengthen
the organs of the stomach and aids digestion. Il
fact, the whole body is invigorated by Hoods.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

In the dispatches of General Washing.
ton there is no trace of lie, but general
Washington dispatches are different.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Beggar-Beg pardon, sir, but have seen bet
ter days than this.
Passerby-so haveI The weather is horrid
New York World.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

The Balfe- Moore memorial should be
the next ornament for the Park.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

1t is reported that ''The United Garment
Makers" of Chicago have struck and it is
well known the divided skirt makers made
big strike long ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

SPECIAL iniorma lion daily to manufacturers.
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 80 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

GENUINE Eyeglasses, Specs, ,15c up. S11& 4th ,nr.
barber. Sundays, 73S Market, kast's shoestore.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

at you will throw off one-half the debt
Uncle SAM" says Mr.. Huntington, II viii
be equally generous and throw off the
other'
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Under Morgan's examination Mr.. Hunt
ington has had to carry on the stand about
all the traffic will bear and it makes him
sweat.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

1t is not often that Kentucky has a
chance to elect Republican Senator, and
it is natural, therefore, that she should
make the most of it and prolong the ioy.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Democracy will have to make its Ma
tional platform very wide and very long il
1t is expected to cover all the deficiencies
OF the administra ton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

France is considering whether it is worth
while to provide Government with two
houses when the only use of one is to block
the way of the other.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

In the rejoicing of the National holiday
tomorrow let US not forget to be glad that
the Senate can take day off from its
arduous work
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

The postponed prize-fght is nuts for the
saloon men in El Paso and it makes nc
difference to them if it is chestnut.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Observation-Disclosures, Cal. The law of
this State says that .In all counties of this
State, public highways are roads, streets. al
leys, lanes, courts, places, trails, and bridges
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

If Nansen is unable to bring at least a
portion of the north pole home with him
he would better stay where he is and let
rumor take its course
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Great Britain is so willing to arbitrate
with us that it seems very strange she
was never willing to arbitrate with Ven
ezuela.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Judge Advocate General Harrington is
showing himself at present as very poor
Judge OF what he ought TO advocate as a
general proposition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21
SURVEYORS MoNuMESTs-o. w. L., coleville

SURVEYORS MoNUMENTs-O. w. L., Coleyille
Mono County, Cal. This correspondent asks:
Do the Government surveyors establish one-half
mile monuments on the section lines? (2) In case
the section corners are more or less than one mile
apart which Is the correct way to determine three
fourths OF the section line so as 10 put u q a di-
vision fence? Is 1t to take onehalf Of the line az
SHOWN by the monuments, divide the entire lin q
into four equal parts and take three of these paris
regardless of the one-half mile monuments?
The haifInile monuments cannot be disre-
garded in subdividing a section. In most
cases the proper way is to divide the dis
tanee between section and quarter section
monuments into two equal parts, ex-
cept1ng in the case of the north and
west tiers of sections Sometimes it is
necessary to measure twenty chains easterly
westerly, northerly or southerly from a section
or quarter section corner along the tine.
sometimes proportions, measurement has to
be made. 1t depends entirely on the manner
in which the section has been divided on the
map. Sometimes sections are divided irregu-
larry and for that reason a specific answer
would have to be given to meet the particular
case.