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The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

in a greater degree in the good results ac-
cruing than any other agency. More
over, the betterments which go into a
railway improve its physical condition
and correspondingly reduce the cost OF
operating trains. The value of a railway
should be measured by its present and
prospective opportunity to earn money.
and hence its earnings shoald be the basis
for assessment for taxes. When the mile
age of railway increases and its value
remains the same or decreases, it is
safe to say that it is an object of gross
favoritism, and that appears to be the case
with the Southern Pacific.
But, Notwithstanding the assessment of
San Francisco is some $50. 900 higher
than last year, and that, too, in the face of
the fact that movable property more es-
pecially has decreased in volume, and
hence in value. the Board of Equalization
has. by the most arbitrsry and unwar-
ranted action, raised taxes in this City 20
per cent. The board did it yesterday, and
it will be a day long to be remembered by
the people of San Francisco. 1t is a VIC
tory for the Southern Pacific over the
people; and it is reflection upon the
good name of the State and q positive
damage to San Francisco to have such
methods employed by the Equalization
Board. 1t is the very opposite of equaliza-
ton. 1t is putting burdens upon the
taxpayers of San Francisco that cannot be
justified by any kind of fair reasoning,
and it is all the more aggravating because
it is done to give the railways that which
in justice does not belong to them, and
what is worse, to railways that have
always exacted a full pound of flesh from
the commoner of San Francisco. The
question Is, If the Southern Pacific can
saddle part of its own taxes upon San
Francisco this year and oblige her to pay
them, what guarantee is there that a
still greater burden will not be put upon
her taxpayers next year and for other
years TO come?
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PePULIsTs WANT MONEY.

The appeal of the managers of the Popu-
list party to the rank and file for money
contributions for campaign expenses is
curiously worded. 1t declares TO start
with that the Populist party is the cham
pion OF the masses who produce wealth by
the sweat of their brow, SO to speak. and
that if the Democratic party now stands
for or advocates single principle having
the air of respectabifity it was driven TO it
by the Populists. The address speaks of
Bryan and Watson as the party's candi-
dates, and claims that they are the only
true exponents of the principles of Jeffer-
son and other gentlemen with political
records who lived in the long ago.
The amusing part of the address is
where it is claimed that the Populists
forced the Democracy to turn down Cleve-
land and his following. The Populist
party may have driven the Democracy
into repudiating Cleveland, but unless
history is greatly at fault the very same
Democrat who drove Cleveland out into
the cold captured the Populist National
Convention, and used it's machinery to
nominate the Democracy's candidate for
President.
The address suggests that there is good
deal of suspicion lurking in the minds of
Populists that the Democracy cannot be
trusted. 1t says the future OF that party
is uncertain, which means that in the
matter of principles it is like the proven
bal flea, and that the less people have to
do with it the better 1t will be for them.
There is an invitation in the address to
all believers in the doctrine of free silver
and in the several other declarations of
the Populist and Democratic platforms to
join the Peoples party if they would
be in good company. The proclamation
is we'll calculated to make Populists
good deal more aggressive when dealing
with Democrats. and also TO make Demo
Gratis like Populists less than ever. The
Populist managers are not so stupid,
however, as some Democrats have sup
posed them to be. They propose to handle
their own campaign money, which is hit
ting the Democracy in its weakest spot.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09
ADMISSION DAY.

To-day we celebrate the admission of
California as a State in the American
Union. The. celebration is to be conducted
by the Native Sons and Daughters of the
State. These are the children of the pio-
neers and the argonauts. Through their
parentage they represent the stalwart
manhood and womanhood that have made
California what it is, and in themselves
they present the strength and grace that is
to make the yet more glorious California
that is to be.
1t is altogether fitting that this day
should be celebrated in California, nor
would it i'll deserve celebration through
out the Union. The admission of Califor-
MIA brought into the sisterhoo6 of States a
free commonwealth, whose union with the
Others made the United States an ocean
girt republic and erected on the Pacific
Coast, as well as on the Atlantic, those in
stitutions of law and liberty which consti-
tute the best form of government known
to man. The new State thus admitted
was destined by its wealth of gold to be so
important a factor in maintaining the
Government through the Civil War as to
weIl-nigh deserve the title of the savior of
the Union. Though its population was at
the time composed of almost equal num-
bers from the Northern and the Southern
States, its loyalty during the war was
never doubtful. California came into the
Union to stay. She came into it to protect
it and defend it with her wealth, her
energy and the best blood Of her people.
In more important respect therefore
than attaches to the admission OF any
other single State, the admission of Cali
fornia was notable event in the history
of the Union as we'll as of the State. 1t
merits commemoration for all time to
come and that commemoration has been
most appropriately undertaken by the ma
tive sons and daughters of the State. They
from the very fact of birth and training
within its limits feel for California a love
which perhaps not even the pioneers
can feel and which later corners do
not know. Their pride in being Califor-
mans mingles with their patriotism as
citizens of the Great Republic. and in their
celebration the festival of Admission day
unites the bear flag with the stars and
stripes in the harmony OF blended and
inseparable loyalty.
California has good eason to be proud
of her sons and daughters. In them ap-
pears the best offspring of the blending OF
many races and the assurance that the
Californian of the future will be as emf
nent for strength and grace among the
races of the earth as was the Greek of the
ancient world. Our land in soil and in
climate is more conducive to human
health and happiness than any other land
on earth. Our people represent the most
energetic and vigorous specimens of the
foremost races of mankind and their
union in such favored region cannot fail
| to produce the highest type of manhood
the world has yet seen. Surely the youth
of the State has right to rejoice in its
heritage and all who live in California
and love her should rejoice with them in
the celebration to-day.
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AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

J. J. Dolan, who has been mining in Mari
posa County, at different points near Coulter
vile, for some time past, is at the Palace. Mr..
Dolan is a tall man with dark eyes, and beard
which is almost black. He is one Of the pion-
GERS Of California, and has mined in several
different counties.
He says Mariposa is doing some good work
at the present time in mining. He has been
developing the Virginia, in company with
some Chicago capitalists, and is now working
force of men on the Warner.
"The Merced Gold Mining Company, which
is known in popular language as the Montana
Company" said Mr.. Dolan, sis doing the most
work there. 1t has about 100 men employed.
For some time past it has had force of men
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The home market is the best .friend of the
farmer. II is has best market. 1t is the only
reliable market. 1t is his oa0n natural mar
ket. He should be protected an its enjoy ment
By tOiSe tariff legislation, and this home mar
ket should not be permitted TO be destroyed by
lessening the demand for american labor ana
diminishing the pay of american ioorkmen,
and thereby diminishing the demand for
dgriculturGE products. Mckinley.
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He WHISTLRD.

Wnen craps wuz burnt to flinders
An not rain in sight
de op ned all the winders
An Whistled in the light
Jest whistled,
An whistled.
lake that 'ud make things bright
"nen mortgages wuz growin'
Like weeds Dy day an night,
ne KEEP right on g. hoein'
An whistled in tho light
Jest whistled,
An whistled,
Like that 'ud make things BRIGHT
In sowin' time or reapin'--
In wrong as well as right,
Wnen shadders come a-creepin',
He whistled for the light.
Jestwhistled,
An whistled,
Like that 'ud make things bright
somehow he'd hear bells ringin'
For all the night an day:
n still the birds KEEP stngin'
Wnen The blue skies turned to gray.
He whistled.
Jest whistled,
The rocky world away.
FRANK L. STANToE
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Timely warning.
Martinez News.

According to the new law you will have to
reside in the precinct you vote from. There
fore, if you change your residence up to octo-
her 3 in order to vote you will have to secure a
transfer from the County Clerk, which can be
done by making afidavit before that official.
Any person changing his residence after octo-
Der will lose his vote. Transfers from one
county to another cannot be made, the date
for such transfers expiring with the close Of
oictro
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

In this crisis, s0hen the National honor and
all that that invOIves-thc business, the en-
pEoynse'at and the prosperity Of the country
as at stake, the Republican party OelcOmes
Nth ope'. arms the assistance Of patriotic
Democrats who care more for their country
than for an organization which has been tenn
porarity seized by the tumuEtuoas and evarees-
cent forces Of revolution, Of communism, Of
anarchy and Of repudiation.- Chauncey
Denean.
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Condensed Speeches.

"Good money never made times hard and
poor money never made times good" said
Major Mckinley in his speech at Canton on
Saturday. There is whole volume of truth
condensed into these few words. II is as SELF
evident as an axiom and can be eontroverted
with as little success as the clearest mathe-
matical demonstration. Major Mckinley is
not going about the country making speeches,
but he is rendering powerful aid to the cause
OF honest money by just such sayings as the
one quoted above.
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LADY'S WAIST.

simple waist Is shown here. 1t IS one Oh
those useful waists that look we1 perfectly
plain and is yet susceptible of elaboration in
any dress. To make meager wardrobe seem
extensive 1t is appreciated by every woman,
for if made of fancy silk it may be varied in
definitely by simple devices of ribbon, lace,
net ETC., with slight expense. The revers OF
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

In these days of theory, 'Uhen fancy and
folly run mad, we calmly point to the four
gears under Harrison and confidently say
that the policies Of sound money and protec-
ton wRich then prevailed with wiSe and
capable President wiH come again to the peo-
pie of this country Uhen the policies of sound
money and protection once more prevail 'vith
another Oise and capable Republican Presi-
dent.-Chauncey Depew.
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CALIF0RNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. Sat the st.
Cloud, Mrs. c. V. Gouvener, w. C. Leonard, E.
d: Davis; Savoy, A. Heinrich; Imperial, w. II.
Miner, Miss A. Nelson, NJ. Silberiton: GiIsev
Z. hlckard, c. A. Mackenzie; Albemsrle. the
misses Young; Hoffman. C. F. Talbot and wife !:
Normandie, l. c. strauss; Astor, L. ]. Jacks !;
c,, 81. Dehls 1: L. Hunt. R. Manning left the St.
Cloud to sail on the ST Paul
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Are You Going East?

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad-santa Fs
route-is the coolest and most comfortable sum-
M er line owing to its elevation and absence from
alkali dust. Particularly adapted for the trans
purtatlon of families because OF its palace draw
ing-room and modern upholstered tourist sleeping
cars which run daily through from Oakland to
Chicago, leaving at a seasonable hour and in
charge Of attentive conductors ana porters- San
Francisco Ticket Office, 644 Market street, Chron-
icle building Tel ephone, Main 1881 Oakland,
lllS Broadway
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Maud-oh, Ethel. and what did you say to
him when he proposed TO you? Did you say
what you said you were going to the other
day? That was a noble speech, just suited to
crush the boldest man. And did he stink
away like whipped dog?
Ethel-weu, not exactly. You see, did
not say just that. I-I-well-er-er-weIl-
you see, said yes.-Harper's Bazaar.
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WOULD RUN WELL MIXED.

Remember that the golden sun
Is purest standard gold;
The silver moon could never shine
If that gold orb were cold.
If gold and silver you will mix
And keep the same at par,
You'll find the old machinery, boys,
VIII run without a jar.
Minneapolis Times
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ssNIrs. WinsIow's Soothing svrr,,.

Hss been used over so years by millions OF mothsr1
for their children while Teething with perfect su,
1t soothes the child. softens the gums allayg
Pain, cures Wind Colo, regulates the Bowels ami
isthe best remedy for DIarrheas, whether arising
from teething or other causes For sale By Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask
tor Mis- Winslows Soothing Syrup. zoe DostlA
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Pity the Poor POpulist.

FreSnO htpuULiCdH'
That governments should railroads own
said was needful, quite,
But now much abate my tonei
Yell s.SiIver!" day and night,
And prate no more of trust, combine,
And other things I've hissed.
I've gothic gulping act down hEe,
For I'm Populist
For President a Democrat
(I kiss his garm ent's hem);
Vice e-President-you notice that
I'm Just five-ninths a Dem.
Though Bryan says he wants me not,
The hand that smi es L've kissed.
oh, pity, then, my grieVous lot,
For Pm Populist.
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six-column report of a meeting OF the Msnu-
facturers' and Producers Association, wnlcH
association is organized for the purpose OF
booming homemade goods. We had the curl
osity to go carefully over the paper for the
purpose of finding out the number OF manu-
factu rers' advertisements in that number.
There were none whatever. But there were
columns of advertisements Of Eastern-made
goods. Comment is entirely UNNECESSARY.
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PROTECTION STILL AN ISSUE
Omaha Bee.

OLldIId btt
Although Mr.. BRYAN has studiously avoided
any reference to that plank of the Republican
platform which declares for protection. and it
is the policy of the free-silver party to keep
this question away from public attention, still
protection remains an issue, and millions of
the American people are thinking about it
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The Duke of Cumberland was born without a
nose. The one which adorns his tace is the
result of much ingenuity on the part Of the
surgeons who attended him as an infant.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Observation-Disclosures is perfectly drv soPs
and mid, being entirely free from the mIsss COM
mon further north. Round-:rip tickets. by sseA1a-
ship, including fifteen days board the Hoset 1ai
Coronado, 500; longer stay 81 90 per dAY. APpAf
New montgomery ST.. SanFra1cisco
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Joseph Cook, who has been for some time at
his summer home, Cliff Seat, Ticonderoga, N.
Y, is steadily gaining in health.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Mrs. Longerman of North Adams, Mass, 81
years old ION a visit to Nottingham, VT, recog-
nized a horse which she had sold as e colt
twenty-five years before.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Held like to know what enjoyment you
can ma in going from store to store, looking
at Things you haven't the least idea of buying.
one-l know 1 can't buy them, but there is
sort OF melancholy pleasure in thinking that
could have bought them if 1 had married
George Scales when had the chance, instead
Of taking you.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW. OBJ, City,
Applicants for admission to the junior class
of the Hastings College of Law must be at
least 18 years of age; must deposit with the
registrar certificate of good moral character
and must pass satisfactory examination in
English, algebra, plane geometery. govern
ment OF the United States, history OF England,
Latin, and particular studies in the last
named. Tuition is free, with the exception OF
class fee OF $40 year to cover incidental ex-
penses.
A MoRTGAGE-M. L. D., City. This CORE
spondent asks: ''If owe $1,000 on q mortgage,
payable in gold coin of the United States, and
should want to discharge that obligation in
silver, how much would 1t take to do so, silver
selling for Sd cents on the dollar?" The an
sWer is, that the silver dollar would be at
dollar in gold required to lift the mortgage it
would require 81 46 in silver, or $500 in all.
CLARA BARToN-C. D. H., Santa Rosa Cal.
Clara Barton, president of the American Red
Cross Society, was born on a farm in Massa-
chusetts in 1926, received the benefits of a
good education, taught school in New Jersey,
and after that was clerk in the Patent Office
at Washington, in 1854, and until the break
ing out of the war, when she devoted herself
to the work OF alleVlatng the sufferings of the
soldiers on the battle-helds. At the close
of the war Miss Barton devoted eight years
to searching for soldiers who were marked as
missing. She identified all but 400 OF the TO-
600 graves at Andersonville, and she refused
to be reimbursed for her time, labor or money
expended. She went to Europe for her health
lectured there, assisted the Grand Duchess of
Baden in establishing her hospitals during
the Franco-Prussian war, and for services was
decorated with the cross OF Baden and the iron
cross of Germany. She then returned to the
United States and was chosen president of the
American Society of the Red Cross.
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OF WESTERN EDITORS
WooI-Growers will Vote Right.
Pasadena Star.

The American wool grower has had hard
time of it of late years, but he has his eye on
the Presidential election and will be heard
from when it takes place. He is not deluded
into the belief that free coinage IS gong to re-
Store to him the prices that were knocked silly
NV the wilson German tariff act
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1t will do the National eagle good tc
watch the California bear hugglng himselt
with 10y.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The law calls them "Equalizers," but
they pay no heed to the law when it calls
them by that name.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

"George," inquired Mrs. Jimsmith, "what is
meant by the phrase tight money!" "I can't
imagine" replied Jimsmith, who was in 8
faeetious mood, "unless it refers to the spon-
oulix man buys his jag with."-Buftalo Ex-
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An effort is being made to induce the Prince
of Wales to place himself at the head of a
movement for celebrating in Bristol in June
next year the 400th anniversary of the discov-
cry of North America by John and Sebasti tian
Cabot who sailed from Bristol.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Mckinley talks always for protection,
prosperity and good wages, and that kind
of talk means business.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

lace are a novel idea, being half yard in
length, simply gathered at one end. Placed at
the collar and extending toward the sleeve
they are equally attractive.
A neat and telling trimming is a piece of
ribbon eight inches long and four or five
inches wide, placed along the shoulder from
the collar and extending over the sleeve
This is edged with ruffie of black net, lace or
folded collar of the same, with an immense
bow in the back, completes this outfit
Fehus of net, chiffon, liberty silk, etc. are
dainty and dressy.
The waist has fitted lining. over which the
goods is gathered both back and front.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

AS an expectorant Ayers Cherry Pectoral
instantly relieves the bronchial tubes Of the
mucus that obstructs and irritates them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The so-calIed landslide in Arkansas was
probably nothing more than the caving of
the election law down the bank.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

State pride and National patriotism go
hand in hand.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Senator Teller never fails to remind his
audiences that he is for protection. He is
willing to support Bryan, but he won't take
up the free trade platform.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The Natives have charge of the cele-
bration, but we are all in it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

There is no doubt that the Popocrat
leaders in this State are ardent for free
silver. They are out OF campaign money.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

1t is perfectly clear that the big vote in
Arkansas was machine made, while that o.
Vermont was the hand-work of the people.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Bryan's speech on Labor day was the
best he has made during the campaign
and it would seem he can talk on almost
any subject better than on politics.
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PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE

Sir Henry Bessemer has paid upward of $780,
600 in patent stamp duties on his various in
Ventions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

This is free Admission day for all who
honor the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Though the visitors go to Stockton for
pleasure they should not forget to inquire
into the industries of the San Joaquin and
thus get double profit from the trip.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Mlddle-of-the-road Populists would do
well to initiate middle -of-the-road Demo
Gratis and put up ticket they can work
for with ardor and honesty.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

The whole Union should get in and re.
joice in the day it admitted California.
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CALIFORNIA glaoe fruits, SOC lb- TownsenGA.

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping bureau (AIen's), $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

FALL styles Standard Patterns, catalogue free
domestic" Office, 1921 Market St, near Sixth.
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While we rejoice in the greatness of
California let US not forgot to resolve to
promote its welfare and protect its in
dustries.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

There are many things to do in these
days, but the one thing you must do is,
visit the Mechanics Pavilion and see the
home industries.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

That's pretty bad cold you have, Nudge"
Yes; Pm too hoarse to go to the ball
game. me."-Indianapolis Journal
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Watson wastes his breath in railing at
Sewall from the safe distance of Texas.
He ought to go to Name and challenge
his rival either to meet him in joint debate
or submit to arbitration.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Beerbohm Trees final selection for the posi-
tion of leading lady is Miss Kate Rorke, who
will accompany him to America, playing the
heroine in Gilbert Parker's "Seats of the
Mighty" and continuing to occupy the same
position at the new thester in the Haymarket.
This step will necessitate Encouragement of
the plans OF John Hare. who was in hopes of
securing her for his American tour, and also of
the Drury Lane management, who stood in
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tive me bite of your candy, Jimmief"
Nope, but you may kiss me while my
mouths sticky."-Trutn.
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California celebrates herself.

Stockton will look to-day about as proud
as she feels.
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Wheeler-Did you hear about my accident7
was flying along the other evening and
look header right into bed of mortar.
scorcher-Somehow you were always lucky
IN iailing into soft things.-Cincinnati En-
Quirer