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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

BIMEfALLISM IN ENGLAND.

The London National Review for May,
in commenting upon the appointment oil
United States commission TO negotiate
an international settlement of the none
tary question, commends President Nc
hlnley Tor his prom ptness in carrying out
the pledge OF the ST. Louis platform to
promote bimetallism by international
agreement. and advances reasons for be-.
lieving the commission will find cordial
support in Europe and even in England.
which has always been considered the
main defender of the gold standard.
The Rcview says that Senator Wolcott.
on his preliminary visit to Europe, saw ali
the chief statesmen of Great Britain.
France and Germany and learned That a
considerable change had come over the
sentiment of Europe on this question.
with characteristic sagacity," it saws.
"he allowed absurd reports of his rebuff,
to go uncontradicted and great was the
rejoicing of the New York gold bugs and
proportionate was the confidence and re.
spect he inspired IN British and European
statesmen by his easy indifference to
gossip and misre presentation
As evidences favorable to the work of
the commission, the RcvieU quotes a state
ment Of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
THE WRITING ON THE WALL.

According to the returns of the Bureau
OF Statistics at Washington, the excess of
exports OF merchandise over imports dur
ing 1895 amounted to the enormous sum
OF 1926. 322, 600. In other words, the Amer.
lean people last year sold 1925, 322, 600
worth OF goods more than they bought.
This is a record breaker. The year that
came nearest to 1896 in this respect was
1878, when the excess of exports over i'm
ports was $305, 279, 000 A significant fact
in this connection is that that same year
-1878-in which the exports preponder-
ated so largely over the imports marked
the beginning OF a season OF prosperity,
hence statisticians argue, with much
plausibllity, that the same conditions now
indicate the eve of a similar season of
prosperous times.
The commercial history of the United
States has been history of alternate
waves OF depression and prosperity. They
recur with unvarying uniformity, nor is
there much difference in the duration of
each period. Blaine in his work, Twenty
Years in Congress" charged these tickle
conditions to tariff changes. He con-
clusively showed that whenever the Dem.
low tariff Immediately followed and
panic inevitably followed the low tariff.
The panic caused the overthrow OF the
Democratic party, whereupon the Wings,
and later the Republicans, rode into
power, restored the tariff, AMI prosperity
Immediately ensued. This has been the
commercial record OF the United States.
1t has never been disputed, for it is cold
history, as distinctly marked as wars and
Presidential SUGGESTIONS
Ihls being the case, we are evidently
entering upon season of renewed pros
perity. Unless the Senate so emasculates
the tariff blu that its efficiency is destroyed
the next three or four years ought to be a
period OF good times. And the indications
will probably be realized. 1t pleases the
business class all over the country to be-
lleve so at any rate, and the business class
is never very far wrong where its ca sh box
is concerned.
So much for the condition of the coun-
try at large. On this coast trade condi-
tons have not materially changed during
the week. The crop outlook is now pretty
well defined. We know just about how
we stand. We know that the grain crop
will be under the average and feel toIer-
ably certain that all cereals will bring at
least fair prices. We are also equally sure
that the fruit crop will not be excessive,
and indications for fair prices are as good
as those for grain. The grape crop looks
better than any other, as weather con-
ditions have thus far not affected it, and
chances are promising for reasonable
prices for wine. though this condition ia
not as sharply defined as the two others.
On the whole. calm survey of the situa-
ton leads the commercial analyst to ex-
pact GOOD year in California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
OSTRICH FARMING.

We learn from the Los Angeles papers
that last month the heaviest consignment
of ostrich plumes ever sent from Califor.
MIA was shipped to Paris. This is coupled
with the report that the industry has
completely passed beyond the expert
mental stage and is pot only profitable
but likely to increase. There is prospect
that from $50, 900 to $700 900 will be added
during the coming year to the $500, QUO
already invested in this business of sup
plying fashion with fine feathers.
The ostrich ranches being successfully
conducted at Pasadena, Anaheim, Fall
brook. Santa Monica, Coronado and Po-
mona have made sales this season aggre-
eating $4,000. The profits OF these ven-
tnres were for long time in considera BILE
doubt, but now it is known that so long
as the ladies continue to delight in plumes
the industry is an assured success.
There is no great danger of the market
being flooded with feathers. for the cost
OF starting an ostrich farm in any effective
way at all is about SIS coo, and a thor
oughly equipped one requires an outlay
of $25, 900 to $50, 900. This large invest
ment and the care and time necessary to
obtain good results will deter any disas-
trous rush OF capital to compete in the
work.
The prosperity OF this growing business
is not only pleasing in itself but has a
suggestive feature which enhances its
value. 1t makes clear the fact that there
are always splendid possibilities of intro
duciBg enterprises in California that will
afford new uses for capital and industry
and thus widen the extent of the States
resources. Varied industries constitute a
safer base for prosperity than restriction
to a few, however profitable. and the
lesson of the ostrich farms teaches the
advisability of making still othsr expert
ments in the way of adding to our pro-
ductive occupations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
TIE TARIFF DEBATE.

The tariff debate which is to begin in
the Senate this week will be the closing
battle of controversy which has engaged
the attention of The country for ten years,
was the chief issue of two Presidential
| campaigns and in third was OF equal inn
portance with the money question. Dur
ing that time 1t has seriously disturbed
trade and industry, confused the public
mind to such an extent that the people
voted first for protection, then for free
trade, and after disastrous experience
with that system returned to protection
and elected to the Presidency the man
whose name Is more closely identified
with the protective system than that of
any other living American statesm an.
The closing debate on subject which
has SO long involved the politics of the
Nation, and over which statesmen have
fought so earnestly on both Sides might
fairly be ex pected to be one of the greatest
in our history. In this case, however, 1t
will be the unexpected that happens.
Neither the Senate nor the country is In
the humor for a grand discussion or a
ha-d-fought struggle. The issue has been
worn threadbare, and the main desire of
all is to settle it and go forward to other
things.
If at any stage OF the discussion de-
bate should arise, the advantage will be
altogether on the side OF the Republicans.
They have such tariff experts as Allison,
Aldrich. Hale, Frye, Burrows, Quay and
Platt of Connecticut to lead them, and
these are supported by such vigorous
young Senators as Foraker, Thurs ton,
Mason, Fairbanks and Wilson. The DEM
ocratic ranks in the Senate, on the other
hand, have lost some of their strongest
men. They have no longer the leaders
who directed them when the combat be-
gan or even when the battle was fought
over the Wilson bill. Blackburn, Car
lls.e, Colquitt, Hill, Voorhees, and Vance
will be missed if great debate should
spring up, and there are no young men of
force to take their places.
Unless all signs fail the last struggle of
the great controversy will be a tedious
and uninteresting wrangie rather than
debate. 1t is known that the outcome is
to be protective tariff. and that the peo-
pie will not reopen the issue in another
campaign. The discussion, therefore,
will be over details of rates and schedules
rather than over economic principles, and
there will be no occasion for fervid ora
tory unless it be from some Senator who
| may feel it necessary to talk for bun
| combe by way of making himself con-
spicuous for day.
1t is in fact business issue that is now
before the Senate. The people have de-
clded finally for protection, and the one
question is how to make protection most
comprehensive and thorough. We have
in California interests which are antag-
onized by strong elements in the East,
and our interest in the de bate lies in that
fact. The bill will certainly be compro.
mise measure in the end, and we must
see to it that the compromise does not in
volve a sacrifice of the West
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

to very sharp stern. She weighed about fifty
tons when ready for launching. and it was
necessary to guard against complete su b.
mergence under the momentum gathered on
the ways. Boats with the ordinary lines are
usually lifted al the stern by the water when
they are launched. One with stern
sharpened almost TO point as the Holland
was, 1t was feared might go to the bottom.
Five tons of water were put in her bow, there
fore, so as to raise her stern perceptibiy.
Then there had to be an especial prepara-
t1on OF the ways. Those on which the Hol-
land rested ended about ten feet in the
water, where az high tide there was depth OF
only about four feet. Mr. Nixon pieced out
the stationary ways to deep water by floating
ways, which were strapped to the stationary
ones. The idea was that when the Holland
reached the floating ways she would press
them into the mud, giving the boat a nearly
leyel position before she slid into deep water.
On the first move of the boat the crowd in the
yard gave mighty cheer. When the boat
reached the water the cheer died away. The
Holland assumed nearly a horizontal position
while passing over the floating ways. Thenshe
began to dip at the stern and gradually sink
into the water. The bow rose slightly, and
finally The vessel became clear Down Into the
water piurged the heavily laden bow with
stiff courtesy. The bow was not submerged
and arose ickly. The vessel continued to
slide backward INTO the water and 10 sink by
the stern. There was almost absolute still
ness as the spectators watched to see If she
was going under. The bow began to sink
again slightly, and before the vessel had gone
twenty feet the stern began to rise and in a
econd or two the Holland was floating on the
water just IS il was predicted she would float.
noise akin TO what pandemonium IS sup
posed to be started in the shipyard, and Mr..
Holland YVES overwhelmed with congraiula-
tons. One of the local experts employed in
the shipyard had written in chalk or the YES
sci few days before she was launched
. when this vessel IS launched she will sink
and never come up" The Hollands perform
ance showed how much this local expert
knows. She tioated two inches above her esti-
mated water line.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
WITH YOUR COFFEE.

Flyaway-WhaJ did Dashing's creditors do
when he died /?
Fleetwoed-Charged everything up to loss
by fre.-New York Evening Journal.
Janet. look at our neebor's BARNS enjoying
themseps on the sabbath day! Go an set the
dog on their hens; the Lord must have ven-
geanee one way or ani1her."-Illustrated Bits.
81 see the Shah of Persia has cut down his
harem to sIxty-two wiyes.'
Couldn't stand the expense OF buying
wheels for any more, l presume. NORTH
American.
"And what do you have in your garden ?"
t'Egg plants, mostly"
'Indeed ?'.
Eyes, the neighbors' chickens are there mcst
OF the time."-Chicago Journal.
Freshy-Professor, is il ever posi- Bile to take
the greater from the less?
Professor Pottery: is pretty close
approach to it when the conceit is taken out
of freshman.-Indianapo Journal.
The Pastor-I don't see your husband at
church any more.
The Wife-No; he never goes now.
What's the matter?'
"Why, you know, he's a vegetarian, and he
says there is too much meat in your sermons
to suit him. "-Yonkers Statesman.
They send no glitterng statements out
When a bank goes to smash in China
To show tits sovs Mt beyond doubt
When bank goes TO smash in Chinis
No plying tears you see them shed;
But they take a big chesseInife instead,
And ampu:are the presidents head;
And banks never break in China
london Financial News
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
AMERICAN APPLES IN EUROPE.
Philadelphia Ledger.

The American apple is par excellence carry
ing all before il in Austria-Hungary, but the
supply, which may be safely chronicled as
enormous, in nowise satisfies the demand.
There was an overwhelming invasion OF the
fruit in The European market at the begin
ming of last autumn, when the belief pre-
vailed that the transoceanic stranger would
last out the winter. Cargoes, however, con-
tinued to arrive throughout The winter and
were snatched up with all dispatch. 1t is
now anticipated that last years crops Will
continue 10 supply the market until this years
crops arrive. Austrian cultivators naturally
produce of asst autumn was extremely scarce,
they look to plentiful harvest this year,
which, owing to the inferiority of the home
product, Will be unable to compete with the
superior American imports.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

beautiful home of the present In the adj
dress Yesterday glowing tributes were paid
to the memory of the lady who was so
we'll beloved by. one and all. Following
was the programme:
Scripture lesson, 10th Psalm, v:Io. Rev. X
w. Phelps, D. d.; hymn, "Beulah Land" I92A
choir and congregation; prayer. Rev. s. I'll
Mary Mann; Scripture lesson, Revelat ons. vii:
IVES wood Wright Case, b. D; hymn, shall
We Meet Beyond the RIVER" choir; address,
Miss wv Gardner; address. Rev F. R. Farrand,
D. D.: solo, "My God permit me not 10 be
stranger to myself and thee" W. C. Campbell;
remarks, Rev Charles McKe .vey: 0nartet
..The Lost Chord" Misses Doane. Gardner'
Mann and Heymann; hvmn, God be with
you till we meet again." IA benediction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

Brussels, where Stanley was to have con-
ference with Leopold over the affairs of the
Congo State.
Seth Low has been obliged to resign as presi.
dent OF the Archaeological Institute of Amer
lea on account of the pressure of his other
public duties, but at the annual meeting oil
the council OF the ms titute he was requested
10 remain as honorary president. Professor
White OF Harvard is the active pres ident.
On Verdi's recent birthday-his eighty
third-the veteran composer was seen at 5
O'Clock in the morning at the weekly market
at Piacenzba with several sheep which he had
brought to sell. He also wished to buy COW
and some vegetables, and SO spent the entire
day surrounded by farmers and tradesmen.
At 8 O'Clock in the evening he invited the
whole assem- blage into the inn and ave them
fine supper.
When Abdul Aziz Sultan of Turkey, was de-
posed, Queen Victoria teiegraphed to his cap
tors in French, "Soignez lie bien," or take
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
A NOVEL LAUNCH
How THE SUBMARINE ToRPEDo-BoAT HOLLAND
LEFT THE WAYS

How THE SUBMARINE ToRPEDo-BoAT HOLLAND
LEFT THE WAYS
The launch OF the submarine ship-destroyer
Holland at Eizabethport. N. j., last week
was in some respects unlike any launch that
ever took place. The vessel slid into the
water on two creased ways, as is the Gus TOM.
This craft is oyoid in form, with the exception
of small fat superstructure. and it was
necessary to send it into the water in cradle
reaching well up the sides and holding the
boat rigid, so that il should not roll over on
the journey down the ways. This cradle was
fastened to the sliding ways. The ends OF the
narrow cross beams of the cradle were held
fast By stout ropes which were tied to supports
on the top of the boat. There was no anchor
to be dropped as the boat reached the water,
but long towline was stretched from the
stern to q tug so that the boat should not gel
beyond control in the water.
The Holland has a heavy blunt bow, and
tapers in the decreasing circles OF the frames
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

new York Press.
When poverty comes in at the skylight love
gets into the cyclone cellar.
Some men won't be happy in heaven because
they couldn' ublet their place on earth.
When a man is angry he Keeps his lips to-
gether; when q woman is angry she shows her
teeth.
The average woman's idea OF wifely affection
is to have O. certain hour i'll the day when she
thinks of her husband
Heaven is place wnere man will always
be just as hungry when he begins his dessert
as he was when he finished his SOUP
The fact that man always dresses in bla ok
and never buys loud ties is no proof that he
doesn't wear baby blue underclothes and yell
low carriers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

There are six distinct companies now repre-
sented in the Whittier field, and several of
them have already struck oil, says the Los An
geles Record
According to the Pasadena Star the electric
road at present operating in that city has
offered to light all the streets and public build
ings in town free OF charge in exchange for a
certain franchise, exclusive, OF course.
The wise CITY fathers of Santa Monica have
passed law prohibiting the keeping OF poui-
try within the city limits, says the Outlook,
and the citizens are joyful at the glad tidings,
hut as far as is known have made no noisy
demonstration.
The Mohave County Miner, published in King
man, Ariz has certainly very poor opinion
of the last session OF the Legislature that met
In the Territory. 1t refers to its work as fol-
lows: "The phraseology OF the new statutes is
crude, vague, ungrammaticaI, and shows on
the face the labored work of men of low
order of intelligence"
Pineapple culture as practical proposition
is about to be tried within the city limits of
San Diego, says the linton of the southern sea-
port. Riley R. Morrison is about to set out
several acres in thai favored locality, and
bases his hopes of success on the fact that he
has already done some experimen ting in that
produced pineapples weighing eight and q
| half pounds two years from the planting OF
the slip.
twill now be profitable to the citizens of
Redlands to have preseutable front yards, for
Albert X. Smiley of that place has offered
! prizes amounting to several hundred dollars
for the best-kept gardens. The prizes are to
be distributed Internationally, and the giver
| has no other motive than the beautiiying of
the town. This fact has caused the Pomona
Times to make al appeal to the wealthy citi-
| Gems of the orange town to do likewise, from
which we may judge that something of the
! kind is needed.
| Now the Mckinley tidal wave of prosperity
has struck Bakersfield, else why should III e
! editor OF the CGlifornian write as follows:
"Never were the prospects brighter for the
town than now. Unlimited power is at hand
| to turn the wheels of the mill and the factory
! that will surely rise in our midst. The Valley
| road is nearing the county line and ere many
months the whistle OF its locomotive will be
heard within the limits of the city. And this
! latest enterprise to furnish an uhlimftei sup
| ply of water AT rates that will reduce the ex-
| pense to a minimum will hasten the building
| up OF our subur BIS, make Baker feld more
| desirable and comfortable place to reside and
in every way materially advance the interests
of the town.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24

good care Of him.; the wires said, "Saignez le
bien," which means omething very different,
namely, "bleed him WELL" au error of the
wires which reads grewsomely in the light of
the fate which befell that unhappy monarch.
Commander Botkin Of the Kansas G. A. R.
has issued an order making July 10 ''Mother
BickeIdyke day." and directing that every
post in the State hold special meeting on the
night OF the 18th in honor OF the celebrated
old army nurse. that being the eigh tieth ami
versaIy of her birth. .Mother Bickardyke" is
now living at the home of her son, In Bunker
Hill Kans
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
THE NAVY IN THE REVOLUTION
Boston J ournal.

Hon. A. s. Roe, Rev. Edward Everett Hale
and others were present Monday morning at
the hearing by the Committee on Federal Re-
lations on Senator Roe's bill to expend $50 :
600 in celebrating the centennial OF the
launching of the frigate Constitution.
DR.. Hale alleged that Massachusetts, won the
Revolutionary War. With the exception of q
period of six weeks there were more men in
the navy than George Washington ever had
under his command. The Massachusetts pri-
yateers took an average OF two British mer-
tue war.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
FROM THE MONKEYS POINT OF
VIEW.

The ostrich has wings, but he cannot fly;
The horse has on v one toe;
Have you noticed the size OF the elephants eyes?
Or the pitch Of the ROSTERS crow?
The fox has brush, but he does not paint.
And think It q capital Joke
That the roat has horns which he cannot blow
And beard that he cannot stroke.
think thisis quite the funniest world
Ihat ever wight could see,
bus the most ridiculous things OF all
Are the people who laugh At me.-St. Nicholas.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
Excursion to the East and Yellowstone
Park.

party IS now being formed TO make the tour
of the Yellowstone Park leaving here the
29th of May 1t will be in charge OF DIR. J. C.
Branner of Stanford University Rates will be
very reasonable and accommodations first class.
The Yellowstone Park can justly lay claim to hay
Ing more natural wonders and magnificent seen
cry within its bounds than any other spot in the
world. and trip there is that will never be
forgotten If you would like join the party
communicate at once with j. E Mcdowell Stan
ford University, or T. Il. Stateer general agent
Northern Pacific Railway, 63S Market ST. S. +.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Glowing Tributes Paid TO the Memorv
of Mrs. Metha Nelson.
Memorial services in memory of Mrs
Metha Nelson, who died Just year aro
were held in the chapel of the Old Peoples
Home on Pine and Pierc. streets yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Nelson was the
founder of the home. and it was at her
instigation that Mrs. Crocker huirt rho
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
WAR DIspATCAEs BOILED DOWN.

This is how the Lewiston (Me.) Journal boils
down Stephen Cranes war dispatches:
/ have seen a battle.
find it is very like what
/ wrote up before.
congratulate myself that
ever saw battle
am pleased with the sound of war.
I think it is beautiful
/ thought it would be.
am sure of my nose for battle
did not see any war correspondents VIII lilo
was watching The battle except
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-24
The Swhtest Train in the West
81 Days to Chicago or st. Louis /
n.vs IN N.xy VnrIr

The Santa Fe Limited has dining-car, buffet
smoking-car and Pullman palace drawing room
sieeping-cars- Leaving San Francisco at 5 p NJ
Mondays and Thursd avs, connection is MAIDS at
BGrstow with this handsome train. Through cars
to Chicago, both Pullman palace drawing-room
and modern upholstered tourist sleepers run
daily. Tickets also sold via Portland, Ogden, Los
Angeles Deming Ell Paso TO all points in the
United States. Canada Mexico Europe. See
time table in advertising column. San francisco
ticket office GA Market street, Chronicle build
ing. Telephone Main 1881 Oakland, Ills
Rroadway.