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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
STEAMER TO ARRIVE.
sun, MOON AND TIDE.

UNITED STATES COAST AND GFoDErIc SURVEY
TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HleH AND Low
WATERS AT foRT POINT. ENTRANCE TO SAN
Fra NCIsCo BAY. PUBLISHED BY OFFICIAL
AUTHORITY THE SUPERINTENDENT
NoTE-The high and low waters &C ur NJ the
City Front (Mission-street WHARF about twenty
five minutes later than ut Fort Point; the height
OF tide is the same at both places
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06

tonight grand double bin is to be pre-
seh'eu at the 1lvoll Opera-house. There will
be "Pagliacci" and "Cayalleris Ruc,tcona -
For the rendition of these two operas the en-
IRE strength OF the company OF this house will
be required. ' WAL
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06

san LEANDRO AND nAYWARDS LOCAL.
foot OF Market Street)
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06

The California Theater will not reopen this
one week by the Frawley Company in aid of
the San Francisco police mutual aid funa.
The police vocalists will give musical seIec.
tions each evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06

There Is to be choice programme of music
that has delighted SO many of late The saI cnl
tions are well rendered and the performances
OF The sololsts are listened TO with m arked al.
tenLion. Su a.
The Press., 1897-07-22
Trapping Turkeys.

One of tho methods by which wild turkeys arc taken by native hunters, as described ill Hunting and Fishing In Florida" by MT. O. B. Cory, curator of the department of ornithology in the Field Columbian museum, Chicago, certainly does little credit to the intelli- gence of the turkeys.
 A place is found where turkeys are numerous. Corn is scattered about, and if that is eaten, moro corn is placed there the next day. The birds are fed in this manner for week or two, until they become accustomed to going there for food. Then small logs are laid, forming square box about 6 or inches in height; possibly two logs on each side, one above the other. Inside is placed the corn, and the turkeys enter it readily, as the obstruction is not sufficient to excite their fears
 The next night another log is added, raising the box little, perhaps Il foot or so, and this process goes on until the small logs form cone shaped box, mar rowing at the top, leaving an opening perhaps foot or IS inches wide, by which they can enter at the top.
 Corn is placed in the box, and few kernels leading to it, as usual, and the turkeys, mounting the last log, drop in and eat up the corn. And now they are caught The opening is so narrow that, | although a turkey can easily jump down through it W ith closed wings, it cannot jump out again with its wings spread.
The Press., 1897-07-22
PAPER MONEY.
The Kinds of Currency That Are Used by
 Foreign Countries.

The Kinds of Currency That Are Used by
 Foreign Countries.
 The Bank of England note is 5 inches by in dimensions and is printed in black ink on Irish linen water lined pa- per, plain white, with ragged edges. The notes of the Banque de France are made of white water lined paper, print ed in blue and black, with numerous mythological and allegorical pictures, and running ill denomination from the 25 franc note to the 1000 franc. South American currency, ill most countries, is about the size and appearance of American bills. except that cinnamon brown and slate blue arc the prevailing colors and that Spanish and Portuguese are the prevailing languages engraved on the face.
 The German currency is rather ar- tistic. Tho bills are printed in green and black. They run ill denominations from 5 to 1000 marks. These latter bills arc printed on silk fiber paper.
 The Chinese paper currency is in red, white and yellow, with gilt lettering and gorgeous little hand drawn devices. The bills, to the ordinary financier, might pass for washing bills, but they are worth good money in the Flowery Kingdom. Italian notes are of all sizes, shapes and colors. The smaller bills, and 10 lire notes, are printed on white paper in pink, blue and carmine inks and ornamented with finely engraved vignette of King Humbcrt.
 The 100 ruble note of Russia is barred from top to bottom with all the colors of the rainbow, blended as when shown through prism. In the center, in bold relief, stands large, finely executed vignette of the Empress Catherine I. This is in black. The other engraving is not at all intricate or elaborate, but is well done ill dark and light brown and black inks. The Australian bill is print ed on light colored thick paper which shows none of the silk fiber marks ol geometric lines used ill American cur rency as protection against counter feiting Golden Days
The Press., 1897-07-22
A Costly Joke.

A Berlin correspondent tells as true a story about a joke that resulted some what seriously for the man who invent cd it. This person was incredulous about the discriminating appreciation of wines which distinguished friend of his claimed to possess, and to test the matter invited him to dine at ho- tel whose landlord had previously been instructed to set before the connoisseur a bottle of excellent moselle. It was to bear no label or other marks to distin- guish it from "vin ordinaire, and if questioned the landlord was to say that it cost only small price. The invita- tion was accepted, and the plot was carried out. The guest had hardly taken single sip from his glass, however, be- fore he proved the injustice of his host s suspicion by exclaiming over the merit of the wine He summoned the land- lord, and on hearing that its price was marks instantly ordered 1000 bottles of the same vintage, The order was filled, and the host, rather than reveal the failure of his trick, paid the differ ence between the alleged and real price, which amounted to something over 4,00O marks.
The Press., 1897-07-22
PARLIAMENT AND THE TURF.
A Case I'm Which a Government Was AL
 most Overthrown by Ascot.

A Case I'm Which 8 Government Was AL
 most Overthrown by Ascot.
 Five or six years ago an astute Rad 1cal, MT. Samuel Storey, with charac- teristtc wariness, very nearly caught the government of the day tripping He had been Cleft speaking'' on Tuesday night in June and announced his in- tentiOn to continue his remarks on a rather exhaustive scale upon the follow ing Thursday, when the debate was to be resumed. This was just what num- Der of Unionist gentlemen wanted, for it happened that little event known as the Gold Cup was to be decided that | afternoon at Ascot, and, much as it grieved them to miss the eloquenoe of MT. Storey, they were bound to choose between the two attractions. So--possi- bly with grieved hearts, and also possi- ply not-they hied them to the royal heath in comfort and contentment
 On returning they looked in'' to the house of commons to see everything was all right and found that everything had been all wrong. For the sagacious Sunderland Radical, having glanced around him and beheld the poverty of the land, thought that his own words might be silvern, but division would be golden. Accordingly he stated his intention not to indulge i'll further crit icism, and before tho few Unionists could recover from their amazement or put up man to talk against time until l the Ascot visitors returned a division l was called.
 A few of the ''early birds,'' having missed the last race in order to reach Westminster as speedily as possible, drove into Palace yard as the leather lunged policemen were shouting |" Wi sionP' The dread word, borne on the summer breeze, told its own tale. Into the lobby they rushed like Enadmen, just in time to save the government from an awkward defeat. MT. Storey, though not a sporting man, smiled sweetly. He had been done by "only a short head" And he would have actu- ally won if a dozen horse racing lovers of his own side of politics had not also abjured Westminster for the pleasant plain of Berkshire. Thus was Mir. Stor- ey prevented from bringing off a glori- ous triumph.
 The moral of the tale is the faIlibi1- | ity of human nature-even Radical hu- man nature. ''The Cup" begat MT. Storey's fearful hope of "a coup" and he very nearly succeeded in bringing il off. Since that time the party whips have marked the Ascot Thursday with black mark and taken heed unto their | forces.
 By way of revenge it was the Ascot Friday - which nobody troubled tc think about-that ruined the Rosebery government in 1895 Men went away to see the racing, and on returning to town found, when dining at the club, that an ardent band of astute diplomat ists had skillfully toppled over Sir Hen. ry Campbell Zimmerman, the war min ister, on the comparatively insignificant question of cordite. It is hard thing, after a black" week in backing horses for poor legislator to find himself face to face with the terrors of a genera election. London Telegraph.
The Press., 1897-07-22
A Manuscript Hunt.

The editor of popular weekly was placed in q great dilemma the other day, says The Westminster Gazette. Having with much care selected six complete stories for publication, ho placed them for safety on tho floor, un- derneath the waste paper basket. On leaving late at night he forgot to change their position, and when tho charwom- an came tho next morning she swept them up with other litter and put thom in the dust bin. Tho same morning the dustman came around, and the paper, including the editors priceless stories, was placed in largo sacks and sent off to the Salvation Army depot.
 The editor's despair at discovering the fate of his manuscripts may be i'm agined, but he is man of much deci- sion, and, having learned tho process of collection, he chartered a hansom, and, taking two assistants with him, set off for the Salvation Army quarters. It was, of course, impossible for the au- thorities there to tell him which bag contained the litter. The huge sacks, 40 in number, which had been collected during the morning were without any mark of identity, and 1t was at once ap- parent that if the manuscripts were to be recovered it would be necessary to search the entire litter.
 Undismayed at the prospect, the edi- tor and his assistants took off their coats and went to work. After many hours of weary search five out of the six were ultimately recovered. The last and, ao- cording to the editor, the most price, less, evaded all search; but, triumphant at the result of the day's labors, tho ed itor and his assistants returned to tho office and the manuscripts were forth with handed to the waiting printers.
The Press., 1897-07-22
The Creator Wisdom.

Watts-Don't you think that the man who knows when to stop talking is about as wise as they get?
 Potts-About, but not quite. The greatest brain is ill the possession of the man who knows when not to begin. .- Indianapolis Journal.
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The Press., 1897-07-22
INAUGURATION DAY.
When It Will Fall Upon Sundays ana
 What Then Happens.

When It Will Fall Upon Sundays and
 What Then Happens.
 From the year 1917 to the year 2085 inauguration day will fall on Sunday every 28 years, but i'll changing from the twentieth century to the twenty first the 40 year period comes in, and after 2O85 the next inauguration Sun day will be in 2125. So, there will be 40 year period from 2181 to 2221 and from 2277 to 2317, but only 28 year period from 2373 to 2401, as 23 is not divisible by A.
 During any century whose number is divisible by Inauguration day falls on Sunday times. During any century whose number is not uivisible by 4, it falls on Sunday only 3 times. From 2000 to 2100, for instance, it will fall on Sunday times and also from 2400 to 25OO, 20 and 24 being divisibIe by 4, but from 1900 to 2O00, it will fall on Sunday only times, and so from 21O0 to 2200, 19 and 21 not being divisible by 4. Observe that, ill speaking of the number of century" we do not mean the year; 20 is the number of the ccn- tury-which we divide by 4-and 2000 is the year. Observe, alsO, that in all this we are not speaking of the recur- renee of the date, March 4, but of the particular March 4ths that are inaug- uration days.
 Here is table showing how many times inauguration day falls on each of the seven days of the week from the year 1900 to the year 5000:
The Press., 1897-07-22

Perhaps it might be well to say that when inauguration day falls on Sun day, the incoming president takes the oath on Saturday, March 3, but is not formally inducted into office until Mon day, March 5. This is done to prevent lapse ill the office, for the outgoing president has no authority as such after 12 o'clock, noon, on March 4, whether that date fall on Sunday or on any other day: If, therefore, occasion should arise between noon on Sunday, March 4, and noon on Monday, March 5, for the ex- ercise of the presidential authority, the incoming president, having taken the oath of office, would be qualified to per form the duty. Such case never has arisen, but it might arise. e.-Philadel- Dhia Times
The Press., 1897-07-22
Rubinstein's Disillusions.

The posthumous Souvenirs of Ru- binstein in the Vom Fels gum Nicer contain some of the disilIusions of a great musician. Rubinstcin alludes to a concert organized by Pasdcloup, which he conducted ill Paris, the programme consisting mainly of his own compost tions. It wHs held at the Cirque, and some 4,000 people were present. Throughout Rubinstein was possessed with the conviction that the attention of the entire world was directed exclu- sively upon him. On reaching his hotel Rubinstein was met by all old friend, who expressed the greatest surprise at seeing him. What" exclaimed the friend, you ill Paris! When did you arrive? One never hears word about you nowadays Arc you thinking of giving any concerts in paris?" Rubin stein was so much taken aback that he was speeches..
The Press., 1897-07-22
DAYS TO COME.

A long, grim corridor; sullen bar Of light athwart the pavement, where no fleet,
 Pale sunshine spreads for dark her winding sheet.
 A light not born of noon placid star Glows lurid through the gloom, while from afar
 Beats marching of innumerable feet. Is this the place where tragic armies meet? The throb of terror that pi esages war; strain to see; then softly on my sight There falls the vision, manifold they come White listless day chained to her brother night; Their hands are shacl1lod and their lips arc dumb,
 And as they meet tho air where each one dies They tuln and smile at mo with weary eyes.
 Helen Hay in Century.
The Press., 1897-07-22
English Lawyers.

In the United States the names ap- piled to lawyers are usually attorney and counselor at law. In Great Britain there are barristers at law, who are counselors, learned in the laws, quail fled and admitted to practice at the bar; solicitors, who are attorneys, advocates or counselors at law, who are authorized to practice ill the English court of chan cery; sergeants at law, who are lawyers of the highest rank and answer to the doctor of the civil law. Only after 16 years of practice at the bar can one be- come a sergeant. Queens counsel are eminent lawyers, who are given by the government that title, and from their number all the judges are chosen.
The Press., 1897-07-22
ClutwittInp a, ,Tudpe.

A strange story is related of jury man who outwitted q judge, and that without lying He ran into court ill a desperate hurry and quite out of breath, and exclaimed:
 "Oh, judge, if you can, pray excuse mel I don't know which will die first, my wife or my daughter. '
 'Dear me, that's sad," said the in nocent judge. Certainly, you arc OK cused."
 The next day the juryman was met by friend, who, in a sympathetic voice, asked:
 "How is your wife?"
 "She's all right, thank you"
 "And your daughterP"
 "She's alt right too. Why do you askP''
 "Why, yesterday you said you did not know which would die first. '
 "Nor do I. That is tho problem which time alone can solve. "-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1897-07-22

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurahe. For great many years doctors pro- nOunced if a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with ence has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease and, therefore, requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney x Co.,, Toledo, Oho is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon full. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o. fRy Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Press., 1897-07-22
Delicious English Mullins.

To make English mullins scald pint of milk, and while hot add 3 ounces ot butter. When lukewarm, add half a tea spoonful of salt, half all ounce of com pressed yeast dissolved in 3 tablespoon fuls of warm water, and 3 cups of flour. Beat thoroughly and set aside for 2 hours. Bake in greased muffin rings on hot griddle. AMrs. $. T. Roger i'll La dies Home Journal.
The Press., 1897-07-22
Basely Deceived.

"Yes,'' she said bitterly, II must confess that he deceived me as to his habits. :"
 "Does he drink or gamble or any thing of that kind?'' inquired the other.
 "No. Before we were wed he led me to believe that he had habit of talking in his sleep about all his doings. And he does not ''-Indianapolis Journal.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Friendships arc not uncommon be tween the cat and dog, and have beel known between dog and wolf, bu the mutual attitude of the weasel ana rat is invariably war-war that ii waged to the death.
The Press., 1897-07-22
shaI,e Intn Ynnr shnas

Aliens FOot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out or cornS and OunionS. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. AL ten's Foot-Ease makes tight-htting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, call lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it tO-d0g. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad- dress Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-07-22
His Preference.

Art Dealer-If you don't like any of these landscapes, let me show you one of our pictures of still life.
 MT. Gaswell (becoming interested)- No, don't think caro to see any of lem, but if you've got right lively brewery scene you may show it to me. = Chicago Tribune
The Press., 1897-07-22

''Do you think there is anything in this case?" asked the junior partner of the law firm.
 Certainly" answered the senior partner "Our client is worth a mil lion. "-Dotroit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-07-22

John Griffin, of Zanesville, O., says "I never lived day for thirty years with out suffering agony, until box of De Witt's Witch Hazel>Salve cured my piles. !" For piles and rectal troubles, cuts, bruis- es, sprains, eczema and all skin troubles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is unequal led. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-22

GLAD TIDNGs.- The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Cos tiveness. General Debility etc, Is Bacons' Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages Soc and 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, w. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell x Jones, Staffordville.
The Press., 1897-07-22

She-Wasn't she natural in the sleep ing scene?
 Her Husband-Very. She couldn't have been more natural unless she mor. ed.-Brooklyn Life.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Corks for bottles were first manufac- tured in Spain and Italy some time dur ing the fourteenth century. Corkscrews were contemporaneous with corks,
The Press., 1897-07-22

"I crave but One Minute" said the pub lie speaker in husky voice; and then he took dose of One Minute Cough Cure, and proceeded with his oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is unequalled for throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Twelve days are required for mail from New York to be delivered via Lon- don in Barcelona. Spain.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Burning, itching skin diseases instantly relieved by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, unequalled for cuts, bruises, burns. lt heals without leaving a scar. w. ID. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Standard gold contains 11-12 of fine metal and 1-12 of alloy.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars worth of gold Is added to the worlds stock every week.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Vim, vigor and victory-these are the characteristics of De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for consti- patton, biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles. w. D. IIeald.
The Press., 1897-07-22

The only fortress of consequence in Denmark is the capital, Copenhagen.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Leather money circulated in Russia SC recently as the time of Peter the Great.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Eveay man is king in his own back yard. Ram s Horn.
The Press., 1897-07-22
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twcnty-four hours a sediment o1 settling indicates an un. healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
The Press., 1897-07-22

The telegraph lines of the world az gregate 1,O69, 123 miles. America has more than half-548, 832 miles.
The Press., 1897-07-22

There is a timefor everything; and the time 10 attend to a cold is when it starts. Don't wait till you have consumption, but prevent it by using One Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-22

Some people never climb high enough to be in danger from fall.
The Press., 1897-07-22
A silver coin is usually in currency for twenty-seven years.

Mir. c. l.. Hasbrouck, druggist at Mendon, Mich, says all of the good testi- monials that have been published by the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy could be duplicated in that town. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-22

It heals everything except a broken heart, may be said of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and and all skin troubles, may be cured by 1t quickly and permanently. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-22
The London people are computed spend 5000, ,OOO daily.

WHY ATTEMPT TO CURE catarrh by the use of so-called blood remedies That cataIrh is not caused by blood troubles is self-evident when you reflect that attacks are always due to sudden climatic changes or exposure, and occur most frequently during the winter and spring, though the blood is as pure then as in summer or fall. A remedy which quickly relieves and cures the catarrhal attacks has been found in Ely's Cream Balm.
The Press., 1897-07-22

"They don't make much fuss about It. !" We are speaking of De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for consti- patton, biliousness, and all stomach and liver troubles. They never gripe. w. D. Hpald
The Press., 1897-07-22

The wealth of New York grows by $1O0, ,OOO,O ,OOO every day.
The Press., 1897-07-22

He who weaves falsehood is certain to wear patches.
The Press., 1897-07-22

You may hunt the wolld over and you will not find another medicine equal 10 Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoa Remedy for bowel complaints. It is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; C.. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-22

The road of reason Is slow but sure to him who travels it.