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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
THE CRUISE OF
THE CALIFORNIA,
A STORY FOR BoYs-CHAprER 1.
(CopyrIght 1879


A Ii ABOARD the California;
n The voice was youthfuI-in fact, it
was none other than the voice of our
frien1 Binnie-and it was answered by a
babel of other young voices which were
owned respectively by n ID of San Fran
cisco, "Shorty" of San Jose, Tom of Fres-
no, Billy Of Oakland and Sam OF Los An
geIes. Imm diately following there was
a hustle on the Washington street wharf
in San Francisco.
The California was a very large steam
yacht that was chafng at the lines that
held her. A few persons only were on the
wharf, for it was quite early in the morn
ing.
The loungers cast off the lines and the
California forged ahead in response to a
tinKle of the bell in the engine.room. On
the decks of the California besides the
crew. all of whom were Pacific Coast boys
and young men, a picked crew, were six
boys-the same whom we have seen in
camp near Mount Shasta-three white
men who seemed TO be passengers and an
Australian. native, who was as black as
coal. He was known in Australia as a
black fellow" and he was said TO be the
sharpest man in all Australia TO follow
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
THE STORIES OF
OUR OWN STATE.

stT WISH to say for the boys and girls
l of Los Angeles who use these col
umns that, in after years, when we be-
come successful journalists, illustrators,
poets, noveiists and editors, we will al
ways remember that it is to THE CALL
that we owe our success, because it is
throwing open this page to-our pens and
pencils, encourages US and spurs US to
greater efforts. And now three cheers for
The CALL"
The foregoing extract from letter sent
by bright boy in Los Angeles is of the
same tenor as many others written by the
boys and girls who are taking lively
interest in the competition for places on
"The Young Authors" page. In con-
nee ton with this competition, there may
be a surprise later, but only the competi-
tion will be discussed now. The extern
sion of the time for closing the contest
has called out favorable comment. The
date for closing will be November l. 1t
has been decided, that all possible chance
may be given to all who wish to com pete,
to consider com munications to be eligible
which show by the postmark that they
were mailed not later than Novem Der 1.
But any mailed later than November l
will not be placed in competition. This
must be considered as fair and friendly
warning.
Next Sunday the names of the persons
who have consented 10 act as judges of
the California stories and designs for a
heading for Tine Young Authors Page"
will be published. More designs Tor
heading have been received during the
past week, and they are very creditable.
Eugene P. Conway of Los Angeles has
forwarded story and also a design. He
receives especial mention, for his enter
prise merits it fully. The indications are
all favorab BILE that the work of our young
people will make, The Young Authors
Page" handsome as we'll as interesting.
Not many days rem ain before the compe-
tition will close. The more stories and
deslgus the better. all are welcome, and
all may have chance to appear-lf not
among .he first five, still prominently.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
THE DREAM OF
THE FRENCH DOLL

This doll, you must know, was highly
educated one. She could roll her blue
eyes about, move her arms and legs and
when occasion demanded it, could even
sing in a shrill falsetto words that sounded
like Little Mother! Little Mother!'
She was French dell and her accent
was not quite perfect. That is why
few people could understand her. She
wore the very best clothes and Away,
kept her gloves on while walking.
One evening she was put to bed very
early. 1t was so early that the stars were
not all out of BED. and the sky looked
quite empty. But the doll did not see
that. for she was a good doll and 1ell
asleep as soon as her golden head touched
tho pillow.
Very soon she began to dream. She
dreamed that another little doll came 10
her bedside and asked her to come out
with her. This other doll was very
shabbily dressed. Her petticoats were
dirty, her skirt was frayed and her waist
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

MAY BIGELOW EDMUNDS-The idea Is
very acceptable and your poem will be
printed and illustrated.
FANNIE CARRINGTON 1t would be a
good idea, just as you suggest, to ask the
parents of our bright boys and girls 10 send in
for publication the stories that were fayoritas
with them when they were children. But
until the California stories the boys and girls
are now writing all In, and THE Youns
Authors Page" has appeared, the matter can
rot be very well taken up for lack of space.
The parents might take some time to think
TINS matter over OF course the tories would
have TO be reasonably short. Whether the
children realize the fact or not. the Darents
can tell stories to rival any of the books in live
interest. Your suggestion will be acted or. in
due time
FRANK l. AYRES-The days of the nionears
were so rich in adventures that your story.
telling capacity can find ample exercise in
tnat direction. Try the DAYS of 40 il youIack
an idea where to begin. There has never been
condensed into the same length of time oa
much OF genuine romance as characterized
the exploits aud lives of the founders of onr
racine Coast communities and States Your
letter indicates that you will find the reading
OF pioneer history an agreeable task.
}. Ny es, any idea that you think wouId
iurnlsh text tor comic drawing lesson win
be acceptable, providing that it is really
funny. See what the artists of Tur CIR -
sent for your consideration in the comic draw,
Ing lessons and you will be assisted
JENNIE b. LANE-You will find some gen.
eral facts about the pumpkins in another
column. So many questions have been assed
about them that some space has been devoted
this morning to let little more light in unon
their purpose and peculiarities.
LILLE NELsEN-Story about California "a.
ceiveo. +N A7'
Pleasing stories about California have hea-
received from CHESTER j. WHIPPIE of Sar
Bernardino, BLANCHE ASHFORD of Chento
Or, and R. MAUD MALLORY of Reedly.
Fresno County.
Ihere Is one more week in which to get the
California stories in
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
THE COLLINS PARTY,

THE Grizzly Grum and the Wambel-lee
Woe
And the fierce old Keteh-a. boy man
Got together one day in q dark, lonesome
way
nice little party to plan.
The party came off in the Wire-brier wood,
And the big Boob was there,
And the Gily-go-lump, with the two-story
hump,
Came creeping forth out of his lair;
The Hip-pi-o- o-hop-pi-o-nos-si-ri-nos
And the pink-eyed Pil-li-cum- blame;
The INDUSTRIOUS Milf and the Bil-ly-go-bif,
And the Snip-snap-siz-zor all came.
The supper was served in remarkable style;
There were fricassees, roasts and plain
stews
Made OF girls and boys full of mischief and
noise
Who advice of their parents refuse.
The party broke up at an hour very late,
And all OF the goblins agreed
That cantankesous boys, full OF mischief and
noise,
And bad girls are a blessing indeed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

"Im her baby" answered the raggeu
doll proudly, "and I live here. Ihat
my own house." she continued pointing
to soap box in the corner. "SometimeS
we light a candle and then I pretenos II Is
a star"
But the little golden-haired doll burst
into tears, for she lived in a big doll
house and slept in an eiderdown peo'
And while she was crying she awoke'
Ali the stars were out now and she
looked up at them through the windo"
and wondered what the dream meant
And very soon she fell asleep again.
In the morning the little girl VINO had
been dressing her up in her Sunday clothes
saw that she had been crying.
what is the matter2' asked the little
girl.
Then the doll told her everything; how
she had been in a dream to where the
poor women were who go TO bed hungry
and of the ragged doll who lived in a soap
box and called the candle star.
But the little girl became thoughtful,
and asked her mother if such things wero
true. And her mother said yes. Then
the little girl went 10 her doll and told
her that she was going to save her nickeis
and give the m tn some very poor woman
at Christmas time.
"By that time they will amount TO quite
a nice sum- she said, sand we shall be
jnst as happy without them"
The doll looked very wise and very
happy, for she knew that she had dreamed
to some purpose.
And if every little girl in this city would
do likewise, just think how many happy
people (and dolls, too) there would be
about Christmas time. H. VS..
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
5AGEs Sailing HONEWHRD CORAL ISLAND FARoFF SOUTH SEAS

blind trail over bad lands. He was better
at this than any North American Indian.
This gives some idea OF his skill.
The three white men were all brown ed
with the sunshine and wind of travel.
The party were just starting upon cruise
destined 10 be full of adventures. How
did the six lads happen 10 be here7 That
is part of the story.
One day dark-skinned man rang the
doorbell of houe on Octavia street, in
San Francisco. He entered the house and
at once sent up his card to the owner of
the premises.
Tell Mr. Lane" the stranger said. "that
l am in haste"
When Mr.. Lane received this message
and glanced at the card he laughed. WAS
there ever a time, ! wonder, when Harry
Ostehd was not in q hurry ?" he said
minute later Mr.. Lane was in the
rarlor, shaking hands heartily with the
dark skinned man.
Il have come" said the stranger, ITO
say that / am about TO make a long voy-
age on the California, and | expect to
take on the trip six healthy, manly boys.
l have not nicked out any of these bows
yet, in fact l only came in on the steamer
from Honolulu this morning. Now, mind
you, have said that you must pick up
the party for me. You know what that
means-you must do it, and at oDce''
'Whv, Harry, isn't this a little sud-
den?" asked Mr.. Lane.
Not at all, +" was the cool answer. "No,
not sudden. l have been thinking OF it
a whole hour. ''
That is surely a long time for you,
truly, Harry" said Mr.. Lane. 81 am
going to do just as you say, and am only
sorry that l am not a youn gster, so as to
go along with you."
"But, don't you know you are going?
l have that all arranged, too. only 1
forgot to say so, or rather, thought
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

into the garden and there aventeom
neghborhood
under the impression that they will eventually land
that Jack found climbed the
he pumpkins beauties
window of the pounds that climbed
10 the top story window
picked
and the other will be
spent months her hore other
particularly
shall taste pumpkin her own
All three the children donation for while Josie planted
Hattie wered
cay he largest vine that has been
VIII nave ended Its usefulness for the
GERTRUDE R. SPELLAN
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

And now good-by; / am off. You will
next see me at the Washington-street
wharf, in The morning hour of 8, just
three weeks from to-day
When Harry Ostend had shut the door
behind him and had walked brlsk KY away,
without stopping for another word, MIR.
Lane sat down and laughed long and loud.
Then he rose, put on his overcoat, took
his cane and went down TO his office He
astonished his friends by telling them
that he was about to make a long voyage.
Having made this announ cement he sent
telegraphic message to Camp Call as
follows:
Ay Dear Son Binnie: We, that is, you and 1,
are about TO make long voyage on steam
yacht to out OF the way places, among savages
and others, in search OF adventures, with my
old friend, Harry Ostend OF whom YOU have
often heard me speak. Come to me at once
Ii Ned is in easy reach tell him what we are
going to do and ask him if he would like to go
as one OF the party. Your loving father
HAROLD LANE.
Did Binnie want to go? Where is there
boy who would not like such chance?
To make a long story short, Ned also
wanted to go. Ned's father had been an
old army officer, and he was as fond OF
adventure as even Harry Ostend He
knew Harry and well knew that with
all Harry's oddities he wasAthe coolest
bravest and safest of men to journey with
So 1t was arranged some days later thai
not only Ned, but also ali the other boys
whose acquaintance has been made by
the readers of the boys and girls page
OF The CALL in connection with their ad-
ventures in rCImD Gail ~ wara m oo
There was much coaxing before this was
brought about. But when all the six lads
had received the much desired promise
the work OF Quitting went ahead rapidly
So now the California was fairly on its
way. We know who the six boys and two
of the white men on her deck are. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
HOW CLARA
GOT HER CHICKENS.

CLARA is little girl 9years old. Clara
~ has no father, but she has mother,
and they live in the country. Clara s
mother is not at home all day long; so
poor Clara stays home all a,one
One day while Clara was at home she
heard noise out in the yard. Clara went
out and looked all around till at last size
saw two chickens.
We'll, well!' said Clara, 81 guess I'll
catch them"
Clara got both of them, and every day
she got two lovely fresh eggs. So one day
she found two more chickens, and finally
she had sixteen. No more came after that.
But Clara was happy in having such a
tine lot.
BECKIE HEINo &C. R. c..
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

third white man was a great traveller. He
was John Letour. There was no part of
the world that he had not visited. He
had hobnobbed with natives in Australia,
in India, in South America, in Africa,
and on nearly all the islands of the Pa
citic, great and small.
Full speedp' ordered Harry Ostend.
The sharp Prov of the California cut the
water like knife. As the vessel came to
the clear water and turned its nose
toward the Golden Gate and the open sea
the boys could not hold in their excite
ment any longer.
Three cheers for Mr.. Ostendr' shouted
Binnie.
The cheers were given with will.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
would first tell you what you are expected

would first tell you what you are expected
TO do"
"Ha, ha; ha-a-a-ap
Don't laugh; l say, you are going"
Very we'll. them" said Mr.. Lane. III
l am going tnat matter is settled, and
suppose there is nothing more to be said
about il"
absolutely nothing"
when do we Start7"
Three weeks from to-day, at o'clock
in the morning"
Where do We goP'
Sealed orders my dear sir"
"HOw long will We be gone2''
"Weli, L don't mind telling you that.
My plan is to be gone about one year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

And three cheers for Mr.. Laner' called
out Ned.
Again the cheers rang out. Both gen.
tlemen looked pleased.
From the fort at Alcatraz Island a cam
non was fired as parting salute. Down
the narrow way between the shores of
San francisco and Marin counties the
California, now under full steam, rapidly
sped, leaving a clean wake astern, Then
1t was out through the Golden Gate and
straight out toward where the sun sets,
to the boundless west. In few hours the
land was lost TO view, and only few sea-
gulls which followed the yacht at short
distance behind remained in sight to speak
10 the bows OF San Francisco. They were
filled with dreams of the adventurous
days soon to come. d. H. w.
(TO be cOnttnued.)
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
HITCHETY, HATCHETY, UP WE col!

1tRE are three little children
/ extremely
little Josephine Unfred planted
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-23
withdrawn-vebb Crows Over 1t

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 22.-In the United
| States circuit court today Webb McNsll,
state insurance commissioner, won a
technical victory in the decision made
| by the United States circuit court where
| in Judge Foster refuses to allow the in
junction from the Travellers Insurance
company of Hartford, Conn, asking that
the commissioner be restrained from ex-
amining the company's books.
Judge Foster, however, is severe in
condemning the action of certain ex-
aminations already made, which, the
court says were superficial in character,
and charges made as shown by the evi-
dence in thi, case.
THE conduct OF some of these exami-
nations" says the court, "have been 80
indefensible and repugnant to the mind
of every right-thinking man That 1T is
difficult to give the insurance commits
sioner credit for an honest purpose in
his proposed examination"
The court goes on to say that the rules
must be applied, however, on the pre-
sumption that honest men will make
these examina tons from honest motives.
The court also says that there is more
reason to suspect that the proposed ex-
animation is based on the presumtion OF
good faith, as the company mas listed
certain real estate in Kansas largely in
excess Of its real avlue and furthermore
~ IL
not show what interest has been default
ed on the company's loans.
At the opening of the United States
federal court this afternoon Ware, at
torney for the New York Life Insur-
ance company, sprang surprise by an
nouncing TO the court that he had re-
ceived instructions to dismiss all the
New York Life companys cases brought
against Insurance Commissioner Nc
Nall.
Upon being asked for the reasons for
this unexpected action, the attorney said
regarding their damage case the COM
pany thought it might find II difficult to
sustain any claim, as their business. in
Kansas has been better than at any
time heretofore and that as Commission
er McNaH was now treating them very
fairly they did not think they needed
any injunction so they decided to dis
miss both the damage suit and the suit
10 prevent Commissioner McNall from
revoking their chatter.
Commissioner McNall seemed surpris-
ed when a reporter told him the news
and said he did not understand what the
company meant by the remark that ne
was treating them fairly. He said the
New York Life had no license to do bus
iness here and would get none. He attri-
buted the dismissal to fear that the COM
pany could not sustain their cases-the
time for trial drawing near. He said
further:
81 have always regarded the COM
panys action in entering a -uit for DAM
ages as bluff. I believe they sought to
frighten nay bondsmen, in the hope that
they would bring pressure to have me
withdraw my decision not to grant them
a license. When they found that the
cases must soon come to trial, and that
was not to be bluffed, they simply laid
down.
'I have no intention Of issuing them
license until they conform to require
ments.''
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-23
LOWERING COURT.MARrIAL
Trial of the RevrnGefui Captain Begins al
Fort sheridan

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Captain Leonard A.
Lowering of the Fourth infantry, station
ed at Fort Sheridan, appeared before a
court martial at that post today, TO stand
trial on the charge of conduct prejudi-
cial to good order and military discip-
line" The specific charge is causing
Private Hammond 10 be dragged over
the ground by the heels from the guard
house to the Office OF the regimental ad-
jutant, after Hammond had refused 10
walk.
The court was an hour late in conven-
ing, because of delay in the arrival OF
Brigadier General Wade, the presiding
officer. A cold wind from the northwest
blew across the parade grounds and Pri-
vate Hammond, who stood without an
overcoat on the porch OF the officers
club, where the court was held under
guard of three soldiers, wrapped in
heavy army ulsters, shivered while his
teeth chattered and mis- face turned blue
from the cold. The four men stood in the
falling snow for almost an hour. the
guard with their bayonets leveled to-
ward the prisoner. until Lieutenant
Williams. who had been notified OF the
delay, took pity on Hammond and ord
cred aim back 10 the guard house Ham
mond was thin and pale. and his ap-
pearance indicated that his imprison-
ment had told on his health Hi. army
overcoat was at Plattsburg. y. Y, where
ne had left 1t when ne absented himself
without leave. and there was none fo-
him at Fort Sheridan.
The first witness was Lieutenant John
]. Bernard. the officer Of the guard on
the day Hammond was dragged He
testified thst ne ordered Hammond 10
appear before the summary court. AMI
that the latter refused 10 GO He ex-
hausted all mean. to get the private to
go before the court and these being ua-
avaLing. he reported the matter 10 Cap
tain Lowering, who WAS officer OF the
day
Did You hear Captain Lowering use
oaths in his language 70 the prisoner"
Judge Advocate Hunter asked in cues-
tioning Lieutenant Bernard.
Il heard him say d you, come
our" was the answer
The lieutenant was unable 10 s.ets
positively to the court whether Lover
ing kicked OF stabbed the prisoner.
Corporal New, who was corporal %
the day on October 3. bu; who hes since
been reduced 70 the rank o. a private.
was the mex, witness called. ami stated
that Lowering. az officer OF the day, sent
three men 10 Hamnond's cell with or
iers 70 prod hin with the bayonets I.
ne would not walk
said ne would die before Ne would
walk" said New. and then saw Low
e-ing kick Kim twice and pred him With
his sword
HON much force dia the officer use7"
asked TIE judge advocate.
He kicked aim pretty hard. - aa.5.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-23

at least, that Hammond felt it and rub
bed his side" was the answer.
How hard did Lowering prod the pris-
oner with his .word?" was the next
question.
'The sword must have passed through
Hammond's clothing" said Private
New, ''for he cried don't do that When
the prisoner had been dragged down the
guard house steps saw Lowering prod
him again. That time 1t was the hand
and l saw the blood trickle from the
wound
Sergeant Brainard was called and gave
a minute description Of how Hammond
was dragged feet first over the sill of
his cell, then down the guard house
stone steps. a hundred yards along the
walk, down over the curb, up again to
the walk, down again and across the
road, over the opposite curb. up the
steps to company DIS quarters, then
down over the curb, and finally up the
steps to the adjutant's Office.
How did Hammond look when he ar
rived at the court 2" asked Colonel Hunt
er.
HE was crying when the rope was
taken from his feet" answered the cor
poral. His pants were worn through to
the skin and when 1 returned with him
TO the guard house. he showed me the
cuts made by Captain Lovering's sword.
They were all bleeding and were deep"
Corporal Ward was the last witness,
and his evidence corroborated that Cor
poral New.
An adjournment was then taken to 10
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-23
TELEcRaPHIc eRiErIErs.

London. Nov. N-Charies z. k-lpa1r.ck.
the American half-rnile champion. has Is
sued challenge TO George T.ncler. the
British lon distance runner.
Lima. VIA Galveston. Nov. @.-The news
paper press OF the country have requested
the government TO ool,ge the Peruvian cor
pOrsiion TO dismiss from its service We
tor II. McCord. al American c.t-Een. be-
cause Mr.. McCord Is pushing claim for
damages Cor false arrest and im9risoa-
ment against Peru
New York. Nov. 20-The will OF the late
Henry George. filed for probate today.
leaves his sn tire estate. consisting of ths
home az Fort Hamilton. worth about g.
0ao.. and the copyrigat OF hts books. TO his
widow. Mr.. Georges books on political
economy. IN the writing % which he spent
the last SIX years or rs life and on vhiea
he expected h.s fame 10 rest. viii be pub
liShed n a few months.