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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
MEN AND PLATFORMS.

1t is well-established political princi-
pie in this country that candidate for
President must be estimated and measured
according to his party's platform, and
unless candidate should assume the right
to make his own personality of more con-
sequence than his party's declaration Of
principles he is not a legitimate subject
for discussion except as the chief represen-
tatiye of a principle that is sought to be
applied in the practical operation of the
affairs of the Government.
The presumption is that the party has
selected the proper material to carry out
its purposes. and that he will be faithful
to his party's declared policy. No one can
doubt that if Mr.. Mckinley is elected the
economic and financial theories as declared
in the st. Louis platform will be applied
in the conduct of the affairs OF the coun-
try. The central idea of that platform is
to establish and maintain conditions of
prosperity for all the people. The plat
form knows no East, West, North nor
South, but includes every neighborhood
and individual in its purpose to strengthen
the channels of money-making and money
saving. In his candidacy Mr.. Mckinley
stands for all the platform declares.
The same may be said of Mr.. Bryan.
He stands for the declarations of his
party. But there is wide difference be-
tween what his platform and Mr.. Nc
Kinley's platform declare as to the better
system of government. Mr.. Bryan's plat
form declares that the ''interior States"
should have the preference in all things,
especially should the major portion of
public money set apart for internal i'm
provements be expended upon the water
ways of the interior States that they may
have ''easy and cheap transportation"
Thus Mr.. Bryan's platform declares for
sectionalism, while Mr.. MckinIey's plat
form declares for nationalism. If Mr..
Mckinley is elected the whole country
will participate in whatever of good &C
crues. If Mr.. Bryan is elected the Sin
terror States" will have the lions share.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
FOR A LIVELY CAMPAIGN,

The managers of Mr.. McKinley's candi-
dacy are arranging for campaign of edu-
cation that will greatly surpass anything
of the kind hitherto undertaken. Practi-
cally ali the great orators OF the party will
mount the bustings, which will give the
people an opportunity to hear the princi-
Piles of the party explained in a way that
no one need go to the polls in Novem Der
unacquainted with every plan and every
purpose of the party. With special train
of cars, so that speakers may accommo-
date their travelling time schedule to the
convenience of the several communities to
be visited, ten times more territory can be
covered than by the old way.
1t is. understood that Senator Foraker
will be assigned to the Pacific Coast. Mr..
Foraker has been long distinguished for
oratorical ability; besides he is one of the
first statesmen of the country, and the
kind of q Republican whose enthusiasm
for the success of his party never abates or
grows cold. But there will be other lead
ing lights from the East to help bring the
people to realizing sense of the impor-
tance to their own business enterprises of
placing the conduct of the affairs of the
country in the hands of the party that
will inaugurate and maintain q degree of
prosperity that shall be in keeping with
the magnitude and variety of our COM
mercial and industrial possibilities.
But while the presence of these dis
tinguished leaders of the party will help
materially in bringing out the full vote,
there is much for the Republicans of Cali
fornia especially to do meanwhile. There
should be well-organized marching clubs
in every community fully equipped to
make an attractive parade by night or by
day, SO that when Senator Foraker and
other speakers come they shall be met at
every station by enthusiastic organiza-
tions. If California is to be saved to the
Republican party work will have to be
done. The Democracy is planning for a
vigorous campaign, and it should be more
than countermatched in every voting
precinct.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Deputy Sheriff Hopkins OF Santa Barbara
was one OF the noticeable characters seen
about the Baldwin yesterday. He arrived
from the south Saturday with a prisoner for
san Quentin. and is now visiting his wife at
43S Geary street, where his family has resided
ior several years while he has remained in
santa Barbara apprehending criminals.
Marshal Hopkins, or Hop" as he is famil-
iarly known, is man past middle age, thick
set, and with hair and mustache well tinged
with gray, but with q pair of keen blue eyes
that, though behind gold-bound glasses, show
no signs of dimness after over twenty years OF
constant police duty
he 1t was who within the last few weeks shot
ana killed Cyrus Barnard, whom he undertook
10 arrest for the murder of Mrs. Davidson and
ner o6ughter. Barnard had stepped into mis-
cabin on the pretext OF putting down some
packages. He turned quickly and from the
darkness fired at the officers head. The bullet
went through Hopkins hat, and so close was
ne TO his asseilant that his face was burned by
the Hash from the pistol. Hopkins drew in
stsntly and fred back, and thea lodged to one
SIDE OF the doorway to await developments.
But his aim had been fatal, as the posse
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES.

Forest fires in the State Of Washington
are spreading in every direction, and al
ready lives have been lost and a vast
amount of property destroyed. In large
sections of country there is scarcely a min
ing camp left, and in many places the
miners had all they could Go to reach places
OF safety. The loss already sustained in
the destruction of timber alone will, it is
reported, mount up to millions of dollars.
As yet no towns have been DESTROYED, but
several are in great danger, anu unless
there is heavy fall of rain very soon it is
feared that itSwill be impossible to save
many of the interior trade centers. In the
region about Spokane Falls, railway trains
are operated with difficulty because of the
track being obstructed by falling trees.
If these terrible forest fires which visit
some portions of the West nearly eyery
summer were from natural causes there
would be less reason to complain of the
destruction they work, but they are almost
always traceable to the carelessness of
hunters and prospectors who appear to
be wholly indifferent as to what NAV come
OF their neglect to provide against the
spread OF their campfire into great con-
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
LETTERS PROM THE People.
A PoPULIsr ESTIMATE.

a RORUL1ST 6SI1mAAG.
How LEADER OF THE PEOPLES PARTY FIG
UREs THE RESULT IN NOVEMBER
Editor Call: AS one of the organizing COM
mittee Of the Peoples party of this City have
collated and kept careful statistics OF the vote
of the Peoples party in every State since its IN
ception. From these figures, which, with the
percentages of the total vote, may be relied
upon, the following tables are constructed.
To enable your readers 10 sense their full i'm
portance 1 beg to say:
First-That the Peoples party is one OF prin-
ciples and has never heretofore expected to
win; therefore that nearly every vote hereto
fore cast for it will remain with it at this cleo
ton.
Second-That it is q party of active propa-
ganda in season and out, and that its recorded
vote in every State and every town shows each
new election, and has so shown at every cleo
ton, steady, persistent and regular increase.
At every election it has doubled. and in many
has trebled its vote. In every State, therefore,
where our vote at the last election was more
than 80 per cent of the whole we are by the
logic of the past now justified in believing that
we shall carry that State. We do so believe
and firmly. And in every State where our
vote was more than 20 per cent we have the
proba bilities on our side, by doubling it, with
three parties in the field of winning out the
doubtful ground by plurality.
States which the Peoples party expect surely
TO carry:
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NOT A CAR.

The Emperor of Russia did not take the title
of Car or Tsar on the occasion of his recent
coronation, but crowned himself emperor
and Autocrat of all the Russias, etc. The
name and titles assumed by him are as follows
Nicholas, son of Alexander, by the grace of
God Emperor and Autocrat of III the Russias
of Moscow, OF Kieff, OF Vladimir, of Novgorod,
Emperor of Kazan, OF Astrakhan, OF Poland OF
Siberia, of Kherson Taurida, OF Grousi; Goson-
dar of Pskoff; Grand Duke of smolensk. OF
Lithuania, of Volhynia, OF Podolia, and OF Fin
land, of seInigalia, OF the samoyeds' OF @ BielO:
Vfatka, of Bulgaria, and of other countries;
Master and Grand Duke OF the Lover l. T Coun;
PoIotsk, of Rostof, of Jaroslaff, of Bielosersk,
of oudork. OF obdorsK, OF Rondisk, OF Vitelsk,
of Ustilatf and of all the countries OF the
North; Master Absolute of Iversk, OF Kactal-
nisk, of Kabardinsk, and OF the territory OF
Armenia; Sovereign of Mountain Princes OF
Tscherkask; Master of Turkestan; Heir Pre-
sumptive of Norway, and Duke OF Schleswlg-
Holstein, of Stormarne, OF Bithmarse and OF
Oldenburg.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

Fat visitor-Charming suburb, my boy
charming; but, Isay, do you always walk to
the station?
"oh, no, indeed; very often run."-Life.
Hlcks-What makes you go to tailor to get
your clothes? You could get them ready-made
just as good for half the money.
Wicks-Yes; but II got them ready-made 1
should have to pay for them cash down.-som-
erville Journal.
"Ain'tthat woman grass widow" asked the
hrst Iounger, as Mrs. Fortypast went by
Hay widow, l should say" answered the
second lounger.-Indianapolis Journal.
seek safetyr' yelled the st. Louis man as
the fatal and familiar whir fell upon his ears.
"Here comes tornado"
Tornado be darnedi" replied his host.
That's my daughter practicing on the vio-
in."-Philadelphfa North American.
blllson-I know where you can find g re-
markably cheap piano-mover.
Briggs-How did you discover himf
Billson-l let my piano rent get behind
Cleveland Plain Dealer
First cannibal-That new missionary's very
fresh individual
Second ditto-That's all right; Wen just
throw an extra pinch of salt in the poL-Phila-
delphis North American.
isn't that sort of work very confning?"
asked the visitor who had been permitted to
go into the room where the bank note en-
gravers were at work.
sometimes it is, ma'am," answered the
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
BAD ADVERTISING MEN.
New YORK Fourth Estate.

Merchants all over the country are awaken
ing to the fact that it is extremely dangerous
to advertise with alleged "Directories y,
Manuals" "Gazetteers,'' Records and the
like.
The extent to which such swindlers are
operating may be judged from the estimate
made by the police that no less than $50 600
has been collected from business houses in
New York City in the last four monthS for
fraudulent advertising. 4oi
The scheme is usually worked by getting
ment, 10 cost not more than 81 and q - ssooI
lector's voucher and a s.notice" of the time
at which the advertisement is to cease are
in.. naoe out. by an ingenious system of manipu-
the hrm IS made TO pay from $5 to $500.
More than score of prominent business
houses ana many banks are known to have
suneIeo ,nrough this system of fraud, show
ing that the only safe kind of adyertising ;s
that done In reputable neWspaper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
BRYAN AND BOLTERS.

In June of last year w. ]. Bryan made
tour OF the South in the interest of free
silver coinage. He went ostensibly at the
invitation of Democratic free-silver clubs,
but that which moved him most TO go and
deliver his silver speech was the salary
that was being paid to him by an associa-
ton of silver-mine owners. At jackson,
Miss, on June II, he was interrupted in
his oratorical effort by Judge Brame,
prominent Mississippi Democrat, to ask
Mr.. Bryan If he would support the plat
form of the National Democratic Conven-
ton if it should fail to declare for free
silver at 16 to l. Mr.. Bryan struck kind
OF an Aiax-defying-the- lightning attitude,
and, placing one hand above his heart and
lifting the other toward heaven, he said
$50 help me God, will die in my tracks
before will support it,
If what Mr.. Bryan said at Jackson re-
fleets his honest sentiments he should
have very little respect for a man who
would support him against his own con-
victions. In fact, if Mr.. Bryan is sincere
he must hope that no man who is not in
accord with the money plank of the Chi
cago platform will so far compromise his
manhood as to support the ticket that
stands for that platform. If Mr.. Bryan
would "die in his tracks" before he
would support the platform without
a declaration for the free CO image
of silver at 16 to 1 he cert ainly
could entertain only contempt for q man
who would support it for mere party sake.
But Mr.. Bryan absolves all Democrats
from the sin of party desertion who are
opposed to his own views upon the money
question. He believes it would be more
manly in voter to die in his tracks than
to vote for proposition that he thought
was wrong.
a political policy must be very low and
wicked when man of Mr.. Bryan's ambi-
ton would die in his tracks before he
would support it, but it could not be more
vicious nor more infamous than men who
would support it, hence any Democrat
who is not in accord with the Chicago
platform is a very low and disreputable
person, and rather than have anything 10
do with such a person Mr.. Bryan would
die in his tracks. Now, to unders tand
what hypocrite Mr.. Bryan is, one need
only to read the abuse he is heaping upon
all Democrats who even hesitate to accept
him and mis- platform through the col
umns OF his newspaper. He calls them
"heathen," "bolters,' s'money sharks,
trust and monopoly managers" "aristo-
Gratis" "bloated bondholders," "enemies
of the common people," "hirelings of
Great Britain" Contemplate and cow
ardly party deserters," and many other
names that only a very angry man could
think of. But he wants their votes all the
same.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
PRINCEEF0F WALES FAV0RITE
HYMN,

The Bishop Of Wakefield is not an admirer OF
''Nearer, My God, to Thee which is said to be
the favorite hymn of the Prince of Wales. In
an article on "What Constitutes Good Hymn
in the London Sunday Magazine, he declares
and sentiment that almost its only merit is its
happy and beautiful refrain, which, suppose,
is held to cover a multitude of faults Eortu-
most absurd verse, which speaks of Sun, moon
and stars forgot" Three of Fabers hymns
are also in bad odor with the Bishop, viz,
diseP and "Jesus is God" These, he declares,
must always be most unreal and most unmean-
ing as sung by an ordinary congregation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
YOUNG MEN IN POLITICS.

One of the most satisfactory features OF
the campaign thus far Is the extent to
which the young men of California are
al!ying themselves with the Republican
party. They are not contenting them
selves with mere declaration for McKin-
ley and Hobart. They are joining the
party clubs and formally putting them
selves on record as men who intend to be
known in life as Republicans and sup
porters of the great principles it stands
for.
Readers of THE CALL can have hardly
failed to notice the number and strength
of local Republican clubs. Reports of
their organization and proceedings consti-
tute large part of the news of the day.
They represent ali districts of the City
and all classes of voters. Their mum ber
has never been equaled before this cam
palgn and the strength of their mem ber-
ship is rapidly increasing. That increase
is drawn largely from the intelligent, pa
triotic youth of the City. Many conserva-
tive Democrats, disgusted with the snap
shot nomination of an irresponsible
agitator at Chicago. are, of course, joining
the Republican ranks for this campaign,
but comparatively few of these join the
party clubs. 1t is the young men who are
doing that.
This tendency of the young men of the
State is significant of the position the
Republican party occupies in our poll
tics. 1t is the party of progress and
appeals to men of progressive ideas
1t is the party of American industry and
appeals to those who have American in
dustries to promote and advance. 1t is
the party of the future and appeals to
those whose political ideas reach beyond
the issues of this campaign. For ali these
reasons it is in peculiar sense the party
of Young men. Youth is attracted to it
not more by the glorious record OF its his
torie~ past than by the equally glorious
promise of its future. Young men find in
its platform an expression of broadly Ma
tional policies with which they sympa-
thize, and they see in its leaders men
whose patriotism and craftsmanship are
undoubted and whose banners they are
proud to follow.
Although a thousand noble sentiments
associated with the names of Lincoln.
Grant, Garfield and Blaine inspire in
young Americans loyal esteem for the
party they led, it is not sentiment only
that amin ates them in joining it. IntelIi-
gent young men see the Democratic
party decrepid. discredited and divided,
and the Populist party following every
political will-o'-the- wisp that germi-
mates in discontented minds. They
know that neither of these parties
as at present constituted has any
political future, and that neither of them
could successfully administer the affairs
OF the Nation, or even of State. There
fore, the young men who are engaged in
industry and look forward to the future
turn to the party of industry and the
future. They join it to work for it. They
unite themselves with Republican clubs,
making themselves permanent mem bers
OF the organization and giving notice to
the country that in this and other cam
paigns they are on the side of patriotism,
protection and prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21

Frederick 81. Cowen, the composer, is an ex-
pert mountaineer.
Justice Chitty, like most of her Majesty 5
Judges, has hobby-tan6em driving.
In his early days of poverty in Paris, Pro-
fessor Herkomer was glad 10 cook his own
meals. When his first success, "Chelsea Pen
sioners," was accepted he fell on his knees and
wept.
The London papers note with great solemn.
ity that the Prince of Wales has taken to the
style of headgear known In the trade as the
Tyrolese, or "double dam" His particular
style of at is white, with broad, black
band.
Miss Daisy Barbee of Atchison, Kans., was
graduated with the highest honors from the
law department of Washington University, al
ST. Louis, having captured the thesis prize over
thirty-eight competitors. She was the only
woman in the class.
Moses Adams Sr., who has just died at his
home, at Rock House Creek, KY, at the age of
102, was one Of the early settlers Of Kentucky.
For sixty years he was leading political char
acter In Eastern Kentucky, and was known all
over the country as "Rock House Mose."
Mascagni, who burst on an astonished world
five years ago with his 'Cavalleria Rusticana, /"
and none of them has been more than sue
cess d'estime His seventh opera, "Benetto"
just produced at Milan, has proved a seventh
fasco.
Hans Schiiessmann, the well-known Vienna
caricaturist, has sent half dozen letters to
artists and authors OF his acquaintance, writ
ing on the envelope only "Mr. )" and then add
ing tiny sketch of the person in question and
the designation of the quarter of the town in
which he lives
President Kruger's metaphors are as plain
as his diplomacy. "If nv little dogs are
naughty" he said, in replying to the thanks
of the released prisoners, al must whip them,
but am always sorry to do so. Next time
must get hold of the big dog. My little dogs
bark, but the big one bites"
Lady Londonderry's yacht, which has Just
been completed, win probably be the most
beautiful small yacht in the world. It is made
entirely of.cedar and mahogany and the metal
work is of silver-plated aluminium, with gold
beading and scroll work. The sails are made
OF silk and the yacht has been rendered un-
sinka5le by metal cases in the bow and stern.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
cALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 2o.-At the Plaza
A Fries; Stuart-H. v. Ramsdell, E. A. and d.
Mccullough; Holland-W. NJ. Thompson and
wife; Astor-F. Watson, R. ]. Techan, Miss NJ
Fabian, a. L. Deimel; Broadway Central--J. B.
Eldredge; Amsterdam-Miss G. Malone; Metro
pole-M. Mayer, Miss Mary B. Cochrane. Mrs.
Henry Martin left the Plaza to sail for England
on the Campania- Mrs. Margaret Crpze and
child, S. E. Hirstet, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Tecklen-
berg sail on the North German liner Trave for
Bremen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
OLD SPORT REVIVED.

The London Chronicle of the I'd inst tells OF
the killing of q poacher named Thomas Essex
At Grove Park, near Warwick, the seat of Lord
Dormer. now occupied by Mr.. Ernest Hutton.
IL was at night when William Barnes, the
gamekeeper. was making his usual inspection.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
THE NEW SLEEVES.

Two novel sleeves are shown here. The first
has puff finished with pleated rufie. It is
suitable for all fabrics. A waist of Dresden
silk has the pleated rufie of the silk covered
with black mousseline de sole.
dress of linen battle has the ruffie OF en-
broidery to match.
The second sleeve has a puff which is cut
circular, and is left below to form a jabot on
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BUSY BEE

How doth the little busy bee
Improve its shining hour?
de wastes IL gathering sweets which he
WIN never help devour.
For ere the shining hours are fed,
He leaves his honey stored,
The foolish busy bee is dead.
And vandals raid his hoard.
Now Crom the standpoint OF the bee),
He wasted toll and strife,
By misdirected industry
He missed the sweets OF life.
OF course men praise the busy bee,
II they didn't 'twOuld be funny;
For when he's stored 1t, don't you see
They get the b. bis honey. Puck
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21

accompanied by his assistants They encou-
tered numbe of poacheFs setting snares IN IN
ra bbits, and attempted to capture the in,..,r TOT
ders. Essex raised mis- stick and Barnes d,al-
his revolver. which, he told his son, was soos
oentally discharged. Essex was shot throneL
the head and died instantly. Barnes son toIa
the story as here outlined to the coronsr,.
Jury, and the jury returned verdict OF 'tacci'
dentaIly killed." and expressed regret will
ali parfies concerned in the affair"
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
heap excursion to st. Paul.

The Shasta route and the Northern Pacific Rail-
road has been selected the official route to al
tend the National Encampment of the G. A. r. at
St Paul, TO be held there September to 5. The
excursion viii leave San Francisco and Sacra-
mento August % at p. n. Rates Se7 80 for the
round trip. The above rate is open TO all who wish
to make the trip East. Send your name and ad-
dress to t. X. Stateler, general agent, 63S Market
treet San Francisco for sleepipz-car reservations
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21

hagrations. Perhaps a law making such
carelessness felony might bring them to
their senses, but anyway the destruction
of life and property every year by forest
fires is too serious a matter to let go with
out effort of some kind that is calculated
TO at least confine them to natural causes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21

Andrew d. White of Cornell University
is another of those far-sighted students of
current events who warn the country of
the revolutionary tendencies of the DEM
ocratic party. What was done at Chicago
was but the beginning of dangerous pol
icy and unless the party is checked by an
overwhelming vote Of the people there is
po telling what disasters may be brought
epon the country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21

pale-faced artis whom she addressed. "I am
personally acquainted with a man who did a
job of this kind once without orders, and he
was confined seven years for it, ma'am."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Said the elephant to the giraffe,
"Your neck is too long by one-hali"
He replied "Since your nose
Reaches down to your toes.
at others you'd better not laugh"
st Nicholas.
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