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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
DRESS AND MANNERS.

AS one of the results of the Bradley
Martin masquerade attention has been
| called to the relation of dress to manners,
and the necessity of having the one cor
respond with the other The guests at
the great ball had the manners OF the fin
de steele, and they wore the dress OF the
times OF Louis XIV and Louis XIV. AS a
consequence there were more incidents to
the square foot OF the ballroom than in
any other entertainment that has been
known in long time, and great has been
the comment thereon.
One OF the society re porters for the great
New York dailies in describing the course
of the ball said:
Ihere was slight suggestion OF the ludi-
crous about it all, for many people were trying
to do things which were not down in the court
manuals OF two aud three centuries ago. For
instance, the ladies of the courts of Louis XIV,
Nv ana XVI did not waltz deux temps and
trois temps. Their movements were slow and
stately, as their heavy wigs and brocades ne
cessltated; nor were the courtiers' tight
small clothes. high c1abots and long swords
adapted TO drawing room capers. 1t was
amusing 10 watch some of the pretty debu-
tantes OF the season waltzing away for dear
lie, their wigs awry and their own natural
warmth OF color coming through the paint,
while their partners ruffies went to pieces,
ana In some instances sank out OF sight. They
were, indeed, the wiseacres, so far as looks
went who lent themselves to the stateliness
rather than the merriment of the scene. The
cardinals, cavaliers, kings and courtiers who
rushed up to their dressing-rooms and snatch
ing off their wigs cried aloud for drinks,
seemed too much up to date.
II was noted as the evening wore on that
the women carried their old-fashioned
clothes much more gracefully and appro-
priately than did the men. A good many
of them had sufficient tact to act the parts
which they dressed to perform. Having
arrayed themselves as queens they con-
Quoted themselves accordingly and thus
managed to get through the evening
without any disasters occasioned by their
own faults. With the men, however, 1t
was different. They wore the garb OF the
splendid courtiers of the magnificent and
stately court Of Louis lie grand, but they
did not change their manners, and as a
consequence they succeeded in changing
the entertainment from superb masque-
rade into something like iree-for-all
scramble
If Thomas Carlyle had been spared to
live long enough to see the ball he would
have found in it the occasion for adding
new and brilliant chapter to "Sartor
Resartus." rhe theory of his ''clothes
philosophy" which he expounded so elo-
quently, would have found ample confirm
alton in the facts which he could have
gathered during an hours visit to that
great entertainment. The amount of WIS.,
dom, wit, satire and poetry which he could
have poured forth on the subject of that
ball had he lived to see 1t would have been
a valuable contribution to our literature,
and all that we have been told concerning
it adds to the public regret that Carlyle is
dead
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
N0RDAU ON AMERICA,

Max Nordau, the famous author n;
'Degeneracy," has written review of the
conditions OF the world during the wear
Just ended. The article was published in
a Vienna paper and contains some verv
hattering things about Americans. While
the sweeping charges in his book of whole.
saie oegeneracy met with much condem.
nation 1t is quite different matter when
he tiekles our vanity by combining degen.
efacy to the Old World, and perhap. now
we can afford to hail him as a prophet.
He starts the subject by saying that the
Cuban revolt has been philosophicaIlv
and historically by Ear the most import.
ant event OF the year just closed. He pre-
diets that II Cuba does not succeed in
whipping Spain the mother country
Will voluntarily relinquish the island in
the near future, and gives as a reason that
Cuba has behind her the public opinion OF
America, against which, he says, "Europe
has almost become impotent."
The Americans, he says, are emierants
and descendants OF emigrants. who will
never forgive their native land the condi.
nons which compelled them to expatriate
themselves. he declares our purpose is
to separate ourselves from the Old World
POLITICALLY, socially, spiritually and eco.
nomlcally," and that We will succeed.
Europe is asserted to be sinking under the
burdens OF militarism and despotism
while America is progressing rapidly.
Nordau's remarks about the Monroe
doctrine and our future course in regard
to immigration are interesting and
rnnPhpd in 10
make US laugh. Doubtless they are in a
measure true, but the most spread eagle
pride will scarcely be prepared just yet for
this prediction: 81 have no doubt there
will come day when the Monroe doctrine
will assume the now meaning-that it is
not compatible with the dignity ana high
state of civilization of the American
people to mix with the inferior races OF
Europe"
Although we must smile at the superla.
tive way in which this is put there is
some truth In the basis of the prediction.
Nations that strain their energies to the
utmost to support mIlitarism are too
heavily handicapped to race with Amer
lea toward the goal Of a higher civiliza-
ton. We are slowly but surely increas-
ing the stringency of our immigration
laws and the growth of the sentiment OF
America for Americans" points to prob.
able future laws that will approxim ate
exclusion.
Out of the extravaganza of Nordau's
language there can be gathered elements
OF truth. We are rising to higher heights
of industrial and social life with much
greater rapidity than the people of Eu.
rope. Whether or not we agree that the
Europeans are degenerating it certainly
seems that Nordau is justified in deriving
from present conditions the conclusion
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
AN OPEN LETTER.

Let me tell you, through the medium OF the press,
my wife,
What I'd dare not say. II facing you, alone
That to put aside all prejudice guess, my wife,
There are other babies pretty our own.
Now, there's not the slightest use In getting riled
my wife,
(Remember, I'm at present far from thee),
When say that though dearly love our child,
my wife,
Yet know some Others are as smart as be-
And cannot longer hold from you the truth, my
wife,
Though know twill likely set you in a rage,
There may have been some kids besides our youth,
my wife,
Who weighed Just as much as he did. at his age
AS you say, his eyes are bright as any star, my
wife,
And, of course he no doubt has a charming phiz,
But I'd not wonder II some other babies there are,
my wife,
With eyes and faces just as nice as his.
And ow that have had a chance to tell, my wife
To you- the things long ave wished to say,
Please phone me-search your inmost bosom WELL
my wife
II you think I'm safe'in coming home to-day
G. J. COTTON in New Orleans Times Democrat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
Excursion Rates to Wasb,nu+on

For the benefit of hose desiring to witness thu
Inauguration of the next President of the United
States the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad VIII sell
excursion tickets at one fare for the round trim
from all points It's lines in Ohio Indiana and
Illinois. Tickets will be sold March l. Q and g.
valid for return until March 8. Similar tickets
via B. and o. r. r. will be sold by all the railroads
throughout the West In addition being the
shortest aud most direct line to Washington the
b and o. passes through a region OF greater scenic
magnifcence and historic interest than any in all
America Passengers also have the option OF trav-
cling via Akron and Pittsburg or via Bellare and
Grafton either going returning. The through
trains OF the B. and o. vestibuled throughout,
equipped with Pullman seepers and the dining
car service is unsurpassed. Information in detail
will be cheerfully furnished upon application by
L. 8. Allen assistant general passenger agent, B.
and o. r. R., Grand Central station Chicago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Wednesday, initiated six candidates and re-
ceiyed eight applications. Alter the business
there was an entertainment under the direc-
ton of Speaker Van Orden. There was given
select reading by C. ]. King, character sketch
by Fl. A. Graves, storytelling by Dr. Pratt,
piano solo by R. Foster, vocal solo by E. Boy
sen and selections by the council choir
The following named were installed Off
GERS OF Peralta Council by Deputy ]. NJ. Bunt-
ing last Thursday: President, Professor S. P.
Meads; ex-president, S. Anderson; vice
president, L. A. Mitchell; speaker G. A. Solo
mon; treasurer, G. B. NJ. Gray: recording Sec
rotary, Frank I. Miller; financial secretary, II.
y. Walker; chaplain, r. Kitchner; usher, C.
G.. Dodge; sergeant, S. w. Condor; door
keeper, J. II. Middleton; trustees-Dr. J. H.
Mayor, II. Gray and E. F. Burrell.
Inc ceremony was with essed by repIes enta-
tives from Golden Gate, Pacific and California
councils. San Francisco Cabinet was repre-
sented by ]. E. Field, the president During
the evening there were two limitations, the
manner of the work being COMMUNICATED by
the president of the cabinet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
A Forester Honored.

Johannes F. Eckhardt, a very active Forester
and high court deputy for Honolulu. repre-
senting the High Court of the World of the
Ancient Order of Foresters, who was in this
CITY few months since, has recently been
commissioned as deputy supreme chancellor
OF the knights of Pythias for the Hawaiian
Islands, being the successor of H. Laws Mr..
Eckhardt. who is superintendent of the
iraternal matters. He is mem Der of Court
Canoes, A. o. F.. and high chief ranger TOR
Hawaii, membe of Hawaiian Council, Ameri-
can Legion OF Honor, has been its secretary,
and was deputy supreme commander for four
years, member of Mystic Lodge of the K OF
r, and secretary of the German Benevolent
Society. His selection as deputy supreme
chancellor of the Knights of Pythias is n honor
10 both himself and the order
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
The National Union.

Assessment No. 1913 has been levied and
will be delinquent on the 10Th of March.
Union Council has elected T. A. Farliss. j.
F. Lowell and C. F. Rowland as delegates to
the cabinet.
At It's meeting on Saturday, the 18th inst.
helo for the first time in its new quarters in
the AlcaZar, San Francisco Cabinet received q
report from Z. Dreyfus the retiring secretary,
which shows an encouraging balance that
was turned over to w. w. Healy, the new
treasurer.
The cabinet appointed committee to pre-
pare folder on which shall appear the names
OF the membership OF all the councils in San
Francisco.
Next Saturday the cabinet will pay an off,
cial visit 10 San Francisco Council to witness
the installation of the new officers of that
council.
California Council. at its meeting on last
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
Order of Pendo.

new council was organized at Kansas City,
Kans, on the Sth inst. 1t will be known as
No. SO.
Golden Star Council initiated ten candidates
on the I'd inst. and Silver Star Council three
on the same evening.
Three candidates were initiated by Mont
gomery Council last week.
Golden Gate Council appointed committee
at lis meeting last Monday to arrange for an
entertainment to be given shortly.
Supreme Chaplain G. w. jackson will leave
for his home in Helena, Mont, Monday even
ing. He expresses himself we'll pleased with
his visit TO California, and is full OF en-
thusiasm for the order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
IN FRATERNAL LINES.
San Francisco Lodge of tho Elks to
Have a New Lodgeroom-A Drama
tic Entertainment.

San Francisco Lodge No. 8 of the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks is having fitted up for
its use, in the remodeled bulldi ng at the cor
ner of Suffer street and Grant avenue, q
large and commodious lodgeroom. 1t will be
finished with rare good taste, and when not in
use by the Eiks will be occupied by other or
CARNATIONS. The present officers of the lodge
are: ]. r. howell, exalted ruler; Percy V.
Long, esteemed leading knight; Thomas Dunn,
esteemed loyal knight; J. II. Tam. esquire;
Harrison Houseworth. secretary; Hume S.
Hagan, treasurer; ]. P. Dunno and D. Me-
MILAN, trustees. In order TO raise funds with
which to furnish the new lodgeroom the
lodge will, on the evening of the LIST of March,
hol "Elks' night" at the Colum bia Theater,
on which occasion the well-known Fanny
Rice and her excellent company will furnish
the leading attraction, which will be s'The
French Ball." The committee having charge
of the affair will present in addition q number
of pleasing surprises, and fine souvenir pro-
gramme will be issued. The Elks have always
been noted for the excellence of the entertain
ments they arrange, and this one will, they
say, be no exception TO the rule.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
CALlF0RNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 2O-At the Plaza.
r. c. Crosby; Marlboro. G. NJ. Leddon; I'm
perial, n. c. Kingsley; Park-avenue, ]. D.
Hommell. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Van Bergen
left the Plaza 10 sail for a tour of Southern
Europe. Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Whitaker
sailed on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for an Egypt.
tan trip. Paul E. Gutschow sailed on the
Servia for England.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
A SOLEMN WARNING.
Atlanta Run

In every town there are broa d-shouldered.
stalwart men leading idle lives and complain
Ing that they can get nothing to do. Their
ruin dates back from little Federal office'
which united them for useful work They
lost their places and will stand around for
me remainder OF their lives living on their
friends and waiting for an appointment
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

money. When you see him you think she did,
and when you see her you think he did,
Chicago Post.
"Do you know, Miss Barker, I'm mighty
thankful"
"And what, Mr.. Jones, are you thankful
for?"
"That all my meals are not eaten in your
company"
"Dear mel Not very complimentary are
your
'Indeed, am. I should starve to death just
looking at you."-Harper's Bazaar
Stranger Ito man in front)-Wou't you please
ask your wife to take her hat off? can't see
the stage at all.
Man in Front-Ask her yourself-I don't
dare.-BrookIyn Life
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

george describes the girl he Is engaged to
as perfect vision"
eyes. And his sister says she is a sight,
Indianapolis Journal.
He-Isn't she mighty pretty girlP
She-No-o. She only looks like it-Up-to-
Date.
&ilkman-Dear, dearl My artesian well has
burst, and the water is all rum ing to waste
Neighbor (sympathizingy)-oh, well, don't
cry over split milk.-New York Press
CONSULTATIVE man I marry must be
genius.
Howard-How fortunate we have met
Wrinkles.
'Did he marry for money!"
She shook her head doubtfully.
"Really, can't say" she replied. eve seen
them both, and"
''Well p"
"well, it's toss-up as to which married for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

There are said to be ten Scottish dukes ave
marquises. twenty earls and five barons who
have direct financial interest in the contin-
uation of the drink traffic. In England and
Wales the names of no lower than 172 mem
bers of the upper house appear as owners of
one or more licensed places.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

that while deep and dark dusk is draw
ing over Europe the golden sun is just
scattering its lustrous rays over the Amer
lean continent"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
i" The Overland Limited Only Three
and Half DAYS to Chicago

The Union Pacific is the only line running Pull
double drawing-room and tourist sleepers
and dining-cars, San Francisco to Chicago daily
without change. Buffet, smoking and library cars
Ogden to Chicago. Tickets and sIeeping-car reser-
vations at ! Montgomery Sc. D. w. Hitchcock,
General Agent, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

THERE can be no doubt that timely use Of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral would prevent many
serious throat and lung troubles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

In New York they call it "yellow jour
nalism," but yellow dog would be more
fully descriptive.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

1t is believed Spain weuld willingly get
out of Cuba if she could find way of do
ing it without crawling out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Cernuschi's house, on the Avenue velasque1,
in Paris, which the bimetallist banker be.
queathed, with its contents, to the city of
Paris as museum, has been thrown open to
tho Dublic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Eastern fashion authorities assert
"there will be nothing new in bloomers
this year." but don't be too brash IN re.
peating it. The old girl may think her.
self new.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Zangwi1 says a modern play consists
''of an ounce OF sin, pound of sorrow
and pint OF chestnuts," but this analysis
strangely overlooks the fact that an ell of
a song and dance is generally included.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

The country will now have to drop the
joke about whiskers, for McKinley's Cabi-
net is whiskered crowd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

This is good day to mediate on what
can be done 10 afford work for the unem-
ployed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

In some parts of Illinois the people are
enjoying the winter with wolf hunts, but
in most cases we believe they have to 60
outside the limits OF Chicago to find the
game
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

You will find it to your advantage to
read the advertisements in The CALL this
morning. There are bargains in chem
for you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Just at present it is hard to tell whether
the center of gravity of this country is at
Canton or Carson, but after March Can
ton will take the toboggan slide and then
we will know.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Chicago girls have quit wearing big hats
at the theater. but complaints continue of
the size of their shoes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's) $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

The Greek war is clearly an uprising of
the people, and the King must either take
the sword or give up the throne.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21
BuRxErrs Corn Cure. s27 Montgomery. csc.

IF.aff1icted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it at % cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Since the main objection to war in Eu-
rope is the destruction it would cause to
property it would be good idea for Ne
vada to offer room for campaign to any
powers that wish to fight. The scheme
would have the advantage of booming the
State and fertilizing the ground at the
same time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Chicago has an organization called "The
Good Habits Society,"" and it is scarcely
necessary TO say the habits were imported.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

As plan has been adopted to fortify
London from possible attack by land, it
is clear the British are not counting too
much on the continuance of peace. In
time of arbitration they are pre- pairing for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

1t is said that at the beginning the
Bradley Martin ball looked like g stately
ceremony of the grand days of Louis XIV,
but as soon as the guests began to dance
the illusion vanished.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Now that the State has shown a will
ingness to advance the university, we may
be sure private generosity will come for
ward to aid the work. In this world one
good turn always brings about another.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

The Senate very happily solved the
question whether the arbitration treaty
should be discussed in secret or il open
session by debating it in secret and then
publishing the speeches.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

ELEGANT hre-etehed boxes given away with
Id. California Glace Fruits, Soc Townsend'ss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

The Rev. Thomas Dixon has evidently
bsen to San Francisco and visited Golden
Gate Park on a sunny afternoon, for he
says 1.-THE most beautiful sight in the
world is beautiful woman on a beautiful
horsen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

1t is asserted that during the last two
months Mckinley has received thousands
of letters asking him to give the writers
private tip to enable them to win prizes
offered for the best guess as to the incom-
ing Cabinet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

The women of Boston, New York and
Chicago having failed to start the fashion
of short skirts for rainy days those of
Baltimore intend to undertake it, and it
is believed they will succeed. They have
nrettY feet in Baltimore.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Washington City does not wish much
from the next Congress, but it does desire
to see an official residence erected for the
Vice President. Even in that case, how
ever, it does not seem to care enough for
the thing to offer lot for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

E. Il. BLACK painter. 12O Eddy street.
IcEcREAM and cakes. Guille1's. 9O5 Larkin. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

George Cary Eggleston reports that in
recent interview Mr.. Cleveland, when
asked If he was weary of official life, re-
piled, 81 am tired" and thus we learn
that to some extent Grover shares the
feelings OF the people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

Seven hundred cities in the United
States have already formed committees to
give aid and announcement to the Cuban
cause, so we will be in numerous as we'll
as good company when we start the
work here,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

During the week, ending yes
terday, THE CALL published
$500 inches
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

than was published by any other
San Francisco newspaper during
the same time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-21

He-Isn't she mighty pretty girlF
She-No-o. She only looks like it-Up.to-
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY p. 1897