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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
Letters From the People,
HAD A SIMILAR IDEA.

an Alameda County Man Does Not hssh
to Be Thought a Ptagtartsf.
To the Editor OF the San Francisco Cat-s1R:
The article iii THE SUNDAY CALL entitled "a
Craft of Whirling Blades contains an idea SO
nearly like one which I myself thought out
originally and worked up last summer in
story that l would like to simply notice the
fact and have it go on record at once.
AS the story re ferred to was accepted by the
San Francisco News Letter, under date OF De-
cember /, 1896 for publication ain an early
ISSUE" presumably Christmas, it would be out
of place for me to say more about it than that
the title is 'The Discovery of the North Pole,
and the keynote the use of electricity. But
permit me to say that, as have been anus
ing myself with the thought OF my fancy
sketch being possibly the means OF rousing
interest in the idea suggested 10 the e1tent OF
some mans actually building ana equlpplng
such vessel as descripe,.l am now cross
enough TO even deny that have rival III
Warrington Baden-Powell, whom l shall GER
ta1nly challenge instanter!
But all really meant TO say is this: III you
will be so kind as to give me the space, this
note, written the day / first read the article on
the other mans ship, and the word OF several
friends who read my story in manuscript In
July or August last, Will, l hope, Keep me from
being charged with p agiarism when the News
Letter uses my story. Yours truly,
CHARLES P. NETTLEToN.
Haywards, Dec. g. 1896.
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THE COMMITTEE OF FIFTY.

The Committee of Fifty which has in
charge in this City the fight against the
funding bill has prepared TO take an active
part in the contest at Washington this
winter. 1t will send representatives to the
National capital to act for the people of
San Francisco and California and to give
every aid possible to our delegation in
Congress in their struggle to defeat the
iEiquity.
The meeting of the committee on Mon
day was well attended and was most har
monious one in every respect. 1t dis
closed the fact that the members of the
committee are as resolute as ever in their
opposition to the measure and propose to
make their influence felt in the struggle
for the welfare of the State against the
greedy schemes of the monopoly. The
report from Washington that the fund
ing bill lobby is sanguine of success has
evidently produced no encouragement in
the minds of the committee. They be-
lieve they can win and will fight aggres-
sively TO that end.
The subcommittee appointed to wait
upon Senator White to discuss plans for
making the fight for the people and en-
powered to select representatives to go to
Washington to take part in the contest
was well selected. 1t consists of Mayor
elect Phelan, J. II. Barry and George K.
Fitch. These men can be relied upon to
be vigilant, earnest and faithful in the
work intrusted to them, and good results
may be counted on from their efforts.
1t must be borne in mind that the Com
mittee Of Fifty cannot fight this battle
alone, nor should it be expected to do so.
The members represent the people in
hard struggle for popular interests against
great and powerful monopoly, and
should have the cordial support and CO.
operation OF the citizens generally. The
business men of San Francisco are as
much concerned in the outcome of the
contest against the funding bill as are the
farmers of the interior of the State, ard
ought to contribute literally to the funds
necessary to maintain a representative of
the City at Washington so long as the
measure is before Congress.
AS was said at the meeting of the COM
mittee by Mayor Sutro, it is evident that
Huntington and his supporters intend to
make desperate fight to pass the nefarI-
Gus measure at this session of Congress,
and it behooyes the people of California
to present statement of the matter that
will block his schemes and put an end to
the outrageous measure forever. Now is
the time to fight, and we must present
such front and show such unity of pur-
pose and resolution as will give encour-
agement to all the opponents of the meas
ure and rouse them to determination to
defeat the bill in whatever shape it comes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
THE CUBAN LEAGUE.

The organization of the Cuban League
of the United States by a number of men
of well-known ability and influence will
be received with no little qualification by
the people generally. 1t is everywhere
recognized that the time has come for the
United States to take some determined
action in putting an end to the prolonged
war in the island. and since the Senate
seems incapable of doing anything more
than make speeches. it is well that indi-
vidual citizens should take the subject in
charge and propose some plan for the So
luton of the problem.
Among those who are prominent in the
league are many to whom the people can
reasonably look for earnest action. Among
these may be cited Theodore Roosevelt,
General Butterheld, Colonel Fred Grant,
Colonel Ethan Allen, Chauncey M. Depew.
Roswell P. Flower, Powell Clayton, War
ner Miller, Charles A. Dana and John
Jacob Astor. These men are certainly
capable of devising some plan for putting
an end to the war, and as they represent
all parties and are men OF more than ordi-
nary influence, it seems fair to presume
that whatever plan they devise can be car
ried out.
The league proposes to hold a great
mass meeting at the Cooper Union in New
York on Monday night, and some of the
leading statesmen in the country, includ-
ing Speaker Reed, Senator Cullom, Sena-
tor Morgan of the Committee on Foreign
Relations in the Senate, and Congressman
Hit of that same committee in the House,
are expected to speak. This meeting will
be awaited with no little expectation. 1t
may possibly turn out to be no more than
an occasion for expressing sym patty, but
the prospects are that the resolutions
adopted there will formulate some plan
which Congress may adopt and the admin
istration put into force.
Popular expectation of good results to
follow from the organization of the league
is based wholly upon the character of the
men who compose it. The men who have
accepted Offices in the league and made
themselves responsible for its direction
are certainly well aware of all the diff
culties involved in the problem. 1t is
hardly conceivable that men of their posi-
ton and repute in the country would ac-
cept such responsibility unless they had
first well considered how they could carry
ii with honor to themselves and accom-
plish with success the duties which it i'm
poses.
The resolutions which set forth the OBJ
jects OF the league give no intimation of
what plans OF actions are to be proposed.
They go no further than to assert that the
organizers regard the continuance of the
struggle in Cuba as calculated to prolong
a sense OF abasement and humiliation in
the minds OF all who are confident that
this Republic has the power to end it. 1t
would seem, therefore, that these gentle
men have that confidence. and the coun-
try now awaits TO hear what they propose
to do and by what means they expect to
put an end to the war and establish the
independence of the island.
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FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHILDREN.

San Frandsc
the
groveling nke OF the un"asno anu @
Gated mob We Mr. his method OF cohuuo1ns
this most sefvne OF @ -
tot the better
it with contempt it merits Inc NO. nd
form OF
of asehood ana
followed TepuK
of the State Dut 20 'e
braggadoclo 10 honest
now the most Vun' noe
existing midst -.
elsewhere OF being vicious oy we
is oo IN every
E1dmnthe journalistic har Oh MIS-
this
in and OF charity
unmpan topics are gwen
Tlsnot
other lands but ncuca IN the cnoreh OF our
be
walking in the path OF vice.
respectable Godang citizens
to The children
protected from influences
By polluted by
degrading literature obscene cartoons favored by the M
their state
halt action will enable to do
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GRAY AM SILVER.

had love; dark-haired was she,
Her eyes were gray;
For sake OF her, across the sea
] sailed away.
Death. sickness. tempest and defeat
All passed me by;
With years came fortune, fair and fleet,
And rich was /.
Again for me the sun looked down
Familiar skies;
found my love, her locks had grown
Gray as her eyes.
"Aiasr' she sighed "forget me, now
No longer fair;
81 loved thy hear" / whispered low,
"And thy fair hair"
c. e. D. PHELPS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
SOMETHING OF a CHANGE.
Philadelphia Bulletin.

Certainly there is transformation that must
be supplying to the grave diplomatists of the
Old World between the tone of the Tory
press now and year ago, when we were re-
minded daily what trifiing task il would be
for Britain to blockade our ports, blow our sea-
board cities into fragments and, If need be,
in 1912 by burning down Washington over the
insolent heads of the Congress that dared send
the Venezuelan affront to the BIRTHS people.
Yet 1T will be remarked that we have not,
automatically or otherwise, done single act
toward repentance. We have not, so far
official records show, modified one jot or little
OF the Monroe doctrine.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

others, including large number of pro minent
Ameri can residents in London.
Sir Frank Lockwood gave the toast of "The
President of the United States.' He had Ia tely
experienced in company with the Lord Chief
Justice OF England the kindness, courtesy and
hospitality OF the United States. The Lord
Chief Justice and he had the pleasure OF visit
ing the President at his country home.
Sir Frank Lockwood during the dinner made
a sketch of President Cleveland from memory,
which was published in the Graphic the fol-
lowing day and is reproduced here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

benefit of the few by fraudulent means,
the Park Negs will in the future accept no
such advertisements in its coldmns at any
price," This gives us another strong ally
in the good cause, but there is room Tor
more. Every paper in San francisco
should join the movement, for all OF them
Know that lottery advertising IS not only
unlawful but is an enticement of swindle-s
and wholly fraudulent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
THANKSGIVING DAY in LONDON

The American Society in London celebrated
the old New England Puritan institution
Thanksgiving day. by dinner at the Hotel
Cecil. says the London Graphic. Mr.. Bayard,
the United States EN- bassador, was to have
been present, but an invitation 10 windsor
prevented this. There were present Sir Rich
ard Webster, Sir Frank and Lady Lockwood
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Stanley and many
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Miss Anna V. Bing, who has spent five years
as missionary in Japan, is at the Occidental
Her home is at Delaware, Ohio, and she is re-
turning to her mission work after protracted
vacation.
The lady is a missionary OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, and her particular labor is
to teach the young japanese girls music, IN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
CALIFoRNiANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. l5.-Theodore
Michaelis sailed on the Spree for Bremen. AT
the Manhattan-C. ]. Ferrin; Contincntal-D.
Q. Dixon; Normandie-Mrs.W Defer. Mr.. Stone
and Miss Annie L. Stone left the Manhattan to
sail Tor Europe.
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HYPOTHETICAL AND FALSE.


recklessy taking subsidy
the that
warfare did until that
this wholly
crocodile relate the loss the $4,000 contract and
ito anyp rickings conscience
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Gabley-Babley, will you oblige me by ex-
planning the currency question thoroughly to
me?
Baoiey-Certainly; that is, if you will prom
lse to explain it thoroughly to me after Pm
done.-Roxbury Gazette.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

In its last edition the Park Neacs, which
circulates in Golden Gate Park every
Sunday, says: Believing that lottery
schemes OF any kind are against the best
interests of the people, and worked for the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The work of framing a new tariff has
begun and fortunately California is ready
for 1t.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The next Dingley bill will not be an
amendment on the old one but something
different altogether.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
"Mrs. WinsIow,s Soothing syrun,

Has been used over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with per-
feet success 1t SCOT hes the child, sotens The gu ms
allays Pain. cures Wind Collie regulates he Bowels
and is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas whether ars-
ing from tee-hing other causes or sale by drug
gists in every part Of the world. Be sure and ask
Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The Cuban League of the United States
is composed of most estimable gentlemen
and many OF them are eloquent. but what
do they propose to DO?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

1t looks as if some OF the Senators wer
resorting to Cuban tlibustering to della.
work on home issues.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The stockholders of the Central Pacific
are opposed to Mr.. Huntington's funding
bill, out of course he cares for them no
more than for the rest of the people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

First Communicates perfect little gem
1t has been the ambition of my life to buy a
nice little place in the country.
Second Commuter-Well, / once felt that
way myself. At present it's the ambition of
my life to sell nice little pla ce in the coun-
try-Puck
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The next big work should be the repave-
ment of Market street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Tom Watson is making fight for seat
in Congress, but even if he gets it he won't
sit down half the time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The Grant monument is not all that we
expected, but as it seems to be all that we
were willing to pay for we must accept it
and be satisfied.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Fresno claims to be an epitome of all
California, and what IS more she points to
resources enough to come very near max
ing the claim good.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Every day of delay in Christmas shop
ping from this time on will be dangerous.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The Committee of Fifty is prepared to
see the funding bill bluff and call it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturer
business houses aud public men by the Press
Clipping bureau (Allen's) $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

There is such defect in the makeup of
the Cuban sympathizers in the Senate
that they always go off before they are
loaded,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

s'All little girls said the caller, "should
have some kind of light work for their leisure
hours. OF course you do something in that
way, Susie p?
"Nit.''
That's especially NICE So few children
knit nowadays."-Detroit Free Press.
''Mrs. Highly, what was that bundle you had
hid under the sofa when l came In p
"Never mind; you don't need to know just
YETI
"Great Caesar, woman! Have you begun al
ready to make me Christmas slippers out of
my old straw hat ?'-Chicago Record.
81 thought this road was for the benefit of
the public said the passenger on the trolley
from whom the conductor had refused to take
pennies.
you're mistaken, boss replied the polite
official. tine public is tor the benefit OF the
road. Buffalo Times.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Burglars are bad, but after all they do
not take as much money out of the town
as the lottery swindlers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Willie Hearst and Long Green Law
renee have crow to pick with one an
other over Wyatt Earp's reputation, but
as it is very dirty crow they will find the
job congenial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

1t is not unusual for the Duke of West
minister's charity bill to amount to 100000
year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The street-Iighting movement brightens
everything.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

"Long Green" Lawrence should send his
friend carp in search of Durham and
thus give him exercise and the town a
rest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mayor Haughton OF North Adams. Mass, has
given his $1,000 salary to the local hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

CROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" are OF great
service in snbduing Hoarseness and Coughs.
Sold only in boxes. Avoid limitations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Sir Ben jamin Richardson, the famous Eng
lish physician who died recently, was Gre
mated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

TIME to send your Eastern friends Town
sends California glace fruits, SOC lb.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Next to George w. Vanderbilt, the largest
landowner in North Carolina is Minister
Ransom.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

OPEN evenings for the exhibition OF holiday
goods Sanborn, Vail e. Co., TAI Market ST.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Holiday shoppers need not try to inspect
all the stores in town. By reading our ad-
vertising columns they can see where the
best bargains are and learn exactly where
to go to be suited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The election OF Charles A. Dana as a
vice president of the Cuban League of the
United States will probably save that or
ganization from caustc criticism in the
Sun for as much as forty days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The PALACE. G. L., Callahan, s!skiyon
County, Cal. The superstructure of the Palace
Hotel in San Francisco is wood, brick andA
iron. If your question refers to the charadfe1
of the walls the answer is that they ara a
brick generally. with some ironMork
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

TABLE CERkMoNY-J. Mel, City. At dinner
where the host serves the guests need not
wait until the last one is servel before DIR
taking of food, but they should wait until two
or three are served and then commence to eat
very slowly, SO as not to get through long
before the last one is served
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

AYERS Pills, taken doses of one daily, after
dinner, admirably regulate the digestive and
assimilative organs Buy them and try them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16
NEW TO-DAY.

WITH Royal Baking
Powder, your cake is
always a success and
good materials are
never wasted. Low
grade powders, besides
containing alum and
lime which make
them unwholesorne,
are extravaganza, for
they often spoil the
cake, and the nateri-
ais Of one spoiled cake
cost more than a
months supply of alb
solutely pure Royal
Baking Powder.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. sEwyoax.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

PIONEER WOODEN MILLs-A. C. s. and s
City. The Pioneer Wooden Mills at Black
Point, in this city, were shut down July 20
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Margaret Thomson, granddaughter of the
poet Burns and widow of Wingate, the minor
poet, has died at Glasgow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The improved system of lighting pro-
NOTED by the Merchants Association
widens as it brightens, and there is pros
pect that before long the whole central
area of the City will have the benefit of it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

The pursuit of Durham at this season
of the year must be so unpleasant as to
make the officers of the law regret exceed
ingly they were not more active when the
summer time was with them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

APPROPRIATE TO CHRIsTMAs-A. A., City.
Without knowing for what purpose the phrase
is to be used it would be rather difficult 10
furnish Latin phrase appropriate TO Christ
mas" II the correspondent will give an idea
of what he desires this department will en-
deayor to procure the information.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Ia ai LOT inIanrs wear, nut oalste and cam.
Ruffles OF batiste with tiny embroidered dots
in pink or blue are dainty, and with bit Of
ribbon of the same color forming bows on the
shoulder make charming effect
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

1t is seldom we find anything to COM
mend in Senator Allen of Nebraska, but
his indignant refutation of Eastern at
tacks on the West was vigorous and
truthful and will find approval every
where this side of the Alleghanies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-16

Ransom.
Margaret Thomson, granddaughter of the
poet Burns and widow OF wingate, the minor
poet, has died at Glasgow.
The original manuscript of Rossini's famous
opera, "William TELL" was sold in Paris re-
Gently by auction for f1S8.
London Daily Mail representative says the
Queen has been total abstainer from alcoholic
liquors for the past three years.
Lady Jane Harriet swinburne, mother of
Algernon Charles Swinburne, the poet, has just
died in England at the age OF 81.
The Queen of Greece is an accomplished
yachtswoman, holds masters certificate. and
is an honorary admiral in the Russian navy.
The Queen Regent of Spain, who will soon
have a motor carriage, will be the first Euro.
pean sovereign to use one. 1t will be known
as an electric victoria"
Miss C. n. Lippincott OF Minneapolis has the
largest exclusively fower-seed business In the
United States. she is the pioneer woman in
the business, which she entered ten years ago.
The Empress OF Russia intends to keep as a
souvenir of her visit to France all the bouquets
and crowns of flowers offered 10 her by the
French people, and has given orders to have
them prepared for preservation.
The Prince of Wales prefers strong and
powerful cigars which cost half guinea that
are especially made for him at Havana, being
presented to him by Baron Ferdinand Roths-
child in lots of 10000 at time.
Lord Mayor Faudel-Pnillips of London broke
down while introducing ambassador Bayard
at meeting recently, owing to the weight of
his official robes. He sat down suddenly, took
the robes off in the presence of the audience
and was brought to with Mrs. Bayard's
smelling bottle.