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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
TRAINED BY MAXIMILIAN

Frederick NJ. Temple OF Fort Worth Tex, is
responsible for the following story of Alexan-
der w. Terrell, Minister to Turkey, which he
told to a ST Louis Republican man:
"He was trained in diplomacy by Maximil-
ian, the Inflated Emperor OF Mexico. This ex-
perience OF Mr. TerrelPs is an unwritten page
in his history, which, 1 suppose, he viii insist
on his biographers leaving blank. There ID
nothing to be ashamed OF in his connection
with Macmillan, and yet Terrell never dis-
cusses it, even with his most intimate friends.
''He was colonel in the Confederate army
during our late unpleasantness, and when the
star OF the Confederacy sank he went over TO
Mexico and proffered his services to MaxImlI-
ian, who was then making desperate strue-
gIe to maintain himself at the mead OF the
monarchy he had foo. .ishly tried 10 ten on
the Mexicans. Macmillan was fayorably i'm
pressed with Terrell from the first, ana In ms
own hand filed out commission Tor the
Texan and attached him to his rSonGl stan.
He STAYED by the Emperor's side constantly
until a few weeks before the Mcxicans cap
tured the despotler of their liberties. At the
time OF Maximilian's arrest Ierrei was az
Washington with plenary powers from the
Emperor TO arrange for the recognition OF his
Government by the United States.
"Of course TerrelPs mission 10 mis- country
would have proved futile, even If the negotla-
uons had MOI been so suddenly terminated by
the execut on of MaXimilian. Had he oeen
with the Emperor at that lime he, TOO, Woulo
have been shot. For obvious reasons, IerrelI
did not return to Mexico from Washington,
and don't think he has visited that country
since he left il on foolish diplomatic mission
for Emperor Maximili2n. But for this expert
ence Mr.. Terrell would have gone to the Senate
from Texas years ago, but his enemies used II
against him with good effect. l was afraid
they were going TO spring 1t on him when
Cleveland nominated him for Minister TO
Turkey. Had this been done President Disz
undoubtedly would have instructed his repre-
sentative at Washington TO join in the cry
against Terrell, and the effort would have de.
feateQ his confir nation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
DISCRIMINATION MUST CEASE.

Ever since Bismarck, in the days of his
power, instituted a peculiar system of dis
elimination against the American hog,
which was becoming too popular in the
German market, and which threatened to
distance the Teutonic porker on account
of its superior merit. the nations of Eu-
to a great extent, in relation to their i'm
ports of American meats.
Great Britain, Germany and Belgium
have been the chief offenders, and the re-
strictions placed upon American cattle by
those nations have been palpably unjust
For years the American expoi ter of cattle
has suffered serious loss as result OF the
shameful treatment received by him fro M
those governments. II our exporters were
accorded the same rights as are enjoyed
by those of other countries, no complaint
would be forthcoming. But the truth is
that a prejudice against American meats
has long existed in European countries.
These governments atte m pit 10 justify their
discriminating measures by claiming that
much OF the meat shipped from America
is infected with disease and, therefore, a
most serious menace to the public health.
These claims are generally found to be
without foundation in fact.
President Mckinley Is bent upon secur-
ing justice for the American shipper
Data has been prepared showing that the
determinations imposed upon our prod
ucts are unjustifabIe, and our diplomatic
representatives. in European countries
have been instructed to state the case
plainly to the powers which have been
making the fight. Official reports of ex-
perts IN the field will be cited to demon
strate that American cattle products
show greater exemption from disease
than those of practically all other coun-
tries. Due warning will then be given
that unless fair play is assured to Ameri-
can shippers this Government will be COM
pelled to adopt retaliatory measures. If
the American exporter is not accorded his
rights the foreign producer will find him
self deprived of his privileges in this
country.
We have an administration now which
is thoroughly American, and which will
champion American interests abroad with
the same spirit and backbone that char
acterize its laudable stand for the protec-
tion OF American interests at home.
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just patented in several countries and which
is to be introduced both into the German and
Austrian navies. The forward and aft ends of
the boat are provided with vertical steel rods /;
at the end of these steel rods. which are
dipped into the sea, wedges haped plates OF
spring steel OF great fineness are fastened hori-
zonta ly with the wide and thin end away
from the boat
When these pliable plates are made to
Ylbraie Dy means of the movement OF the
waves they act like the fms of a fish and drive
the boat forward. Not the waves alone fur
ntsh the power for in perfectly still water the
mere pitching of the vessel viii result in for
ward movement. The lowering or the raising
OF the steel rods wish the fms is an easy mat
ter, a1d the fms themselves can be attached
or detached BY simple mechanism In a very
few moments.
in one of the basins of the aquarium at the
station is highly amusing and surprising at
the same time. The toy is perfectly still when
placed into the water, but as soon as ] tile
waves prod uced in the basin with the hand
or small board the toy starts as If driven by
witchcraft The power developed is rather
considerable, and Ii is bes cC impaired with the
pull exerted by a kite in a Grisk wind. The
new boat which the Inventor has called
the Autonaut, is not exactly boat without q
motor, but one without the ordinary motive
powers-as matter of fact the steel fin
Ylbrated by the motion of the wafer is the
motor of the Autonaut.
The German Sea Fishing Society has already
arranged for the acquisition of G Linden boat,
which they are going to use in peculiar way.
When one OF the much-feared northwesters
sets in the little craft will be sent for ward in
the direction of the wind to spread oil on the
waters, the benefit of which would then be
bestowed upon the feet of fishing-boats in the
lee; the greatest foe OF these small vessels is
the sea, and the short but powerful waves of
the North Sea destroy annually a number of
them. The discovery of any new form of
energy is now hailed with much delight, for
the sources of heat and power now obtained
from nature in shape of coal, wood and oil
will eventually become scarcer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
MEN AND WOMEN,

Sergeant Albertson of the New York Police
Department, has the distinction of being a
bookworm. Among his possessions are orig
inal copies of the first four books of American
authorship published in this country.
North Carolina man has committed sui
eide because he voted for negro Tor public
Office last fall. He was a new convert 10 Pop
ulism and was actuated by excessive zeal, but
had brooded over the matter ever since.
At ball in the Elysee in Paris the other
night, TO the surprise of all present, the Turk
fisk ambassador, Munir Bey, appeared without
the traditional fez, but carried under his arm
an opera hat Of approved construction.
Sylvia du Maurier, one of George du Maui
Tier's daughters, apprenticed herself to Mrs.
Nettleship, noted London dressmaker. for a
year and went through sll the drudgery OF
dressmaking from the beginning TO the finish.
OF the sixty-two men who have served as
Mayors OF New York since 1855 William l.
Strong is the only one to celebrate mis- seven
tieth birthday in ofice. He looks ten years
younger ana but for his gout would be one of
the most active men in the city.
Some one has figured out in a London paper
that between $40, 900, 900 and 100000 600
will be spent by the Queens subjects in secur-
ing windows and other points of vantage from
which 10 watch her pass in the procession of
June %.
Miss Frances n. Simon, Ia, one of the first
women graduates of the University of Edin-
burgh, has been appointed warden OF the Mas
son Hall, Edinburgh. The hall is the gift of
friends and former students of Professor Mas
son, and is to be opened next session as resi-
dence and central meeting place for women
students attending the University of Edin'
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
UNCLE SAM WILL BE THERE.

Several days ago The CALL mentioned
the fact that while every other nation OF
Importance had signitied its acceptance
of the invitation to participate in the
Paris Exposition of 1900 the United States
had not been heard from. This is no
longer the case. On Thursday a bill was
reported from the Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs appropriating $500, 900 to
defray the cost of suitably representing
this Government at the exposition. Sec
retary of State Sherman had recon-
mended $3.50, 000 but the increased amount
is none too large for the object. The
French national exhibit at the Column
bian Worlds Fair cost the Gallo nation
81, COO, 600. Russia and Germany will ex-
pend 81, 900, 600 each at the great Paris
show three years hence. The United
States exhibit should certainly be in keep
ing with the dignity and importance of
this Government.
As we pointed out in a recent editorial,
the coming Paris Exposition will eclipse
in magnitude any worlds fair in the an
mails Of the ages. What immense proper
tions it will assume may be judged from
the demands for aIlotmenis of space
which, from six nations OF Europe, ex-
elusive of Great Britain, are for an aggre-
gate of 2,053 064 square feet, against
347, ,321 square feet for the same six nations
in the Paris Exposition of 1889. The
greatest competition of nations in all his
tory will be the exposition of 1900, and
American pride would fain have Uncle
Sam mike a successful race for honors.
This country has plenty of inspiration for
a winning contest of that kind.
Californians may now show their enter
prise by commencing early to plan and
prepare an exhibit that will not be less
attractive than that of any other State.
II we strive as we should in the premises
we can outdo them all We have made
the Hamburg people stare in wonder at
some of our rich products. but that Ham
burg Exposition would be lost in a small
corner of the coming Paris Exposition.
The next Legislator possibly will appro-
pirate money to assist in properly repre-
senting tie Golden State in our National
exhibit at the French capital. 1t would
be advisable particularly to begin early in
the selection OF wines for our exhibit.
The question is not as TO amount, but as
to quality, and Paris is the place and 1900
the time to teach the world that the best
wines are not all made in France.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
SHOULD SEEDS BE GIVEN AWAY ?
Washington Post

washington Post.
"The free distribution OF seeds by the United
staJe Government through Representatives
and Senators has grown into an abuse that
ought to be no longer tolerated." said T. W.
Wood of Richmond, Va, President of the
American Seed TRACE Association, now assem-
bled in annual convention at the Ebbitt.
Each Congressman and Senator is allowed
each session 42,5O0 packages of seed, to be
distri buted gra uitously, and the Agricultural
Department controls the distribution of many
thousands of packages more Aside from the
question OF injuring a business (and the
giving away OF any article beyond doubt
hurts the sale thereby, wnat business
has the Government TO engage In this sort of
work? 1t is plainly in the direction of pauper-
izing the people.
There is just as much reason to donate
plows and hoes TO the citizens with which to
cultivate the seeds after they come up. In the
outset the theory OF this free dissent ination
was Tor the purpose of introducin new and
rare varieties; but there f. no effort now made
TO conlorm to sny such rule, and seeds are
regular part OF our lawmakers' perquisites
given out by them not exclusively to people
TOO poor TO buy but 10 constituents who Will
feel nattered to have them sent and who will
ala In securing the reelection of the sender
"Hon. J. Sterling Morton was right in e.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
ENGLISH A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
New York Tribune.


The declaration of Professor Mott that New
York boys have to be taught English as If they
were learning foreign tongue has enough of
literal truth under its rhetorical exaggeration
to emph asize the need of such conference and
cooperation as are sought by the college and
preparatory school teachers now gathered in
this city. 1t is a lamentable fact that even in
our best colleges students OF more than aver
age standing are not rare whose capacity for
the composition OF an English sentence is
most rudimentary, and whose vocabulary
owes its variety purely to its erud-
ity and slang. No editor who has
been beguiled into examining the contribu-
tions of college students recommended to him
by instructors as promising candidates for
journalism and competent reporters OF college
affairs can have failed to wonder where the
writer's of the future were being trained. Ths
colleges are naturally blamed for the ignor-
ance OF AmeTi can youths and 1t is true that
until recently the attention given TO English
by them was seandalously slight. But the
college professors plead in mitigation that the
fault lies in The home surroundings, in the
primary school, and that it is impossible to
make up in college for the absence or defects
OF early training.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
VIII YOUR COFFEE


He-They say, d lear that people who live to-
gether get TO looking alike
She-Then you must consider my refusal as
fnal.-Detroit Free Press.
"Pawson is in g dreadful dilemma, poor fell
lowI"
"What is the trouble2"
"He snores SO loudly that he can't Sleep
Boston Traveller.
The Returned Parishioner-And how Is dear
Mr.. Poundbooks cough? Is 1t any better7
The Housekeeping Psrishioner-It got so bad
that we sent him on trip 10 Palestine. Just
about now it is safe TO say that his bark is on
the sea.-Indiauapolis Journal
"why on earth should so bright an coming
q girl as Name have married that long-haired
poet2"
'It was the only way she could stop him
from readin 6 his poems to her."-Indianapo-
lis Journal
Fogg says he never has anything to say
about the size of his salary. If he should say
1t was generous one all his friends would be
borrowing of him, and if he said 1t was small
he would not find it easy to borrow money of
any OF his friends. .-Bos ton Transcript
Ham-I suppose that Gagleigh has 8 good
part in the new play.
Mugg-Good part? Why. in his opinion, he
is the whole cast.-Boston Transcript.
"will you have me ior better or for worse?"
he asked.
''what foolish question, George" she an
swered. ''How can / tell whether it will be
for better or for worse? We've just got to take
chances that's all. Chicago Post
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
CAN THESE things BE !?

Hast never seen the tear that hows
Adown the editorial nose.
And Mt the last alights
upon the b otting-paper. wben,
win hand that scarce can hold the pen,
declined with thanks" he writesf
Hast never seen the Office boy,
with cl0uded face, when all the Joy
Has on a sudden slipped.
His CHEEKY voice with sorrow dumb,
Unto the post conveying some
Rejected manuscript?
Nee Ne'er seen the postman's sorrowins gait,
Wnen, as The morning clock strikes eight,
with wet and glistening eye,
Inc weI-thumbed Ms. he bringsI
Wnat! Hast thou never seen these thingsf
nor Well, no more have j.
Pick. Me-IJp
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
AnoIent order OF Fore,tor,

Deputy High Chief Ranger R. n. McLennRn
is still in the southern part of the State en-
gagged in the work of organizing new courts.
Within the past few weeks he has organized q
court at Fallbrook. one at Temecula, each with
twenty-five charter members
High Chief Ranger Csse and High Court
Treasurer Lunt are visiting courts in Oregon
and Washington.
High Sub-chief Ranger Boehm will visit
Court Twin Peaks in this City on Wednesday
next
Court Fremont and Bohemian will shortly
be amalRamated.
Court Kensington gave a very interesting
and successful minstrel show in Oakland last
week.
On the 26th inst. Court Star of the West and
Court Kensin gton will give an entertainment
in Union-Square Hall in this City, aDd the
prinei pal lea ture will be minstrelsy
the installation OF the newly elected officers
will be held during the month of july.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
BOAT DRIVEN BY WAVE POWER

Tourists at Naples this spring have noticed
a little open boat which set out seaward when
ever the sea was rough, and particularly when
the treacherous sirocco sent the turbulent
waves spraying over the stone coping of
the Via Carraciolo, says a Paris journal.
once having noticed the little frail
shell, the fact Of Its going out in heavy
weather seemed so much more strange since
1t was impossible to tell how it moved about.
The single person seated in the boat did not
row, there was no sail, no smokeStack was
visible. no wheel no screw, no boiler, no en-
moters of any kind, and no noise indicating
any OF the ordinary motive powers which man
has made tributary. At the rudder the man
was calmly seated, directing the little shell
wherever he wanted 10 go.
What was driving the little boat through the
turbulent waves ? Its inventor and construc
tor, Secretary Linden of the Geological station
at Naples, kindly explained the simple aud
exceedingly clever invention, which he has
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
THE SEEDLRsS OR RANGE IN LONDON
Westminster Gazette.

The arrival of the famous giant seedless
orange from California this season seems to
have created an extraordinary sensation in
fruit trade circles, not only on account of
their malformation, but because OF their
man moio proportions, luscious flesh and ex-
quisite flavor. According to the Fruit C;ro,ver
the giant seedless orange has come TO stay. In
fact, 1t Is beleyed that 1t will head the list bv
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
HIT MADE BY A MISSING COMMA,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

At the wedding OF Lars Anderson, late seere-
tary of legation at Rome, ana Miss Isabel Per-
kins, Boston's greatest heiress, we have the
word of an exchange that the ceremony will
proceed with "Charles Francis Adams second
best man." This doesn' [ sound at ali Compli-
mentary TO Mr.. Adams, but he throws the
whole blame on d ,ssing comma. The para
graph quoted should have read: "Charles
Francis Adams second, best man." But ii is
an awkward phrase anyway.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
ANSWERS 10 CORRESPONDENT rs.

THE INDECENT DEAD-E. c., Oakland, Cal.
If a person dies and the deceased left no
means with which to pay for the burial ex-
penseS or the relatives are 100 poor 10 pay for
burial, the body is taken in charge by the
au thorities, who place it under ground in
what is called potter's field. Information in
regard TO this matter may be obtained at the
Health Office.
AS to the cost of single graves in the several
cemeteries OF the State this department is un-
able to state. This information may be OBJ
tanned by letter or on personal application to
the superintenden Mt of each cemetery.
HUMAN HARE. NJ. L., City. In connection
with each human hair there is a remarkable
contrivance, by means of which ii is kept
smooth, glossy and plant 1t is fui finished
with two or more oil glands which secrete a
greasy fluid. Each of these glands consists of
a little saculated pouch which opens into the
hair fCllicle near its orIfce by a short duct or
channel OF exit. The oily matter which is
formed in the gland is dis charged into the
hair follicle and thus upon the surface of the
hair. If one PERSONS h air is oily and that OF
another is not it is because in the one there is
full supply of the oily matter described and
in the other there is little or none, and Is
probably the result of some disease of the
hair which should be treated by specialist.
HATS IN THEATERs-H. J. NJ, City. The law
regulating hats in licensed theaters is very
plain, as you will see by reading the following
section from the ordinance:
Section l. No person shall wear any hat or bon
other head covering within any licensed
thearer in this City and County during the rendi-
tion OF any programme on the stage or platform Of
saio theater, but every such nat, bonnet or other
head covering shall be removed from The head by
the person wearing the same during the time Of
perfoIm Imauce in said theater, during the Tendi-
ton of the programme on the stage platform OF
said theater; provided, however that the above
Inhibition shall not be held to include skullcapS,
lace coverings or other small or clos-ly fitting
headdress or covering which does not interfere
with or obsl ruct the view of the stage platform
of such theater of persons in the such
ers while in such theater.
The second section of the ordinance provides
that the persons having control of theaters
shall see that the provisions of the section
quoted are enforced, and the third section pro-
yides Tor the punishment of offenders under
the ordinance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19

string TO abolish the practice. Were it done
the Government would save about 1000. 600
per annum, which is wasted under the free
seed system, and wholesome lesson would
De Taught that the Government was not found
go lot the purpose OF making presents, II the
Goctrlne that the people should support the
government and not be supper ted by 1t is cor
rect, then there is no more opportune time
man the present TO put stop to custom
mat strikes at the prosperity OF legitimate
dealers and is an indefensible waste OF the
public money"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
The Odd Fellows Home.

At a meeting of the trustees of the Odd Eel.
lows Home at Thermalito held last Wednes-
day the resignation of Superintendent Bartlett
of the home was received and accepted This
is the outcome of the suggestion of the Grand
Lodge that q change was necessary. The resig-
nation of Mrs. Bartlett as matron of the insti.
tuition was also accepted. Frederick J. Moll
Lodge, was elected TO fill the vacancy and
Mrs MOll WAS chosen 70 fill the position OF
matron. The change will go into effect on the
LIST of next July. As yet no other changes
hnr do
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19

great lead, and rank in the wholesale fruit
markets of Britain the finest orange n tho
trade On the orange ranches of Duarte in
Southern California the fruits are worth Is.
Cd To 2s I'd. per dozen, and in this country
they are now on show in the windows o. the
retail fruiterer. who is selling them at the
rate OF 3S. 10 As. per dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
NE SUMMER muNrns.

Areyou going 10 the country vacation > II
70 it is no trouble for US TO forward THE CALL to
your address. Do not let it miss you for you will
miss It. Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office Will receive prompt attention
NO EXTRA CHARGE Fifty cents per month
for summer months.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19

The st. Louis papers are asking the
country to give their city credit for having
in one year obliterated all traces of the
$12 600, 900 tornado which swept it in 1896
and the credit is the more deserved be-
cause at the time so much praise was
given 10 the wind for nearly obliterating
st. Louis.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Friends of the Forest.

Pioneer Parlor will at its next meeting mi
tiate eighteen young ladies who have signifed
their intention to become members.
Lincoln Parlor and Richmond Parlor worked
In the iniiiatory degree last week.
The committees having charge of preparing
reports 10 be presented on the 30th inst at
which time the organization of Grand Parlor
will be effected, have their reports nearly
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
britannia Lodge, d. of St. G.

Britannia Lodge No. 7, Daughters Of St.
George, will attend the Church OF the Advent
tomorrow morning. and will attend Grace
Church in the evening, where special choral
service will be held in honor of the Queens
diamond iuhilea