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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
AN OBLIGING PORTER.

;i::>The Pullman porter is usually
REGARDED as a licensed highway
robber, who may not demand your
life but who is not going to let your
money escape him if he can help it. He
is supposed to exact fee in advance
before he will bulge on the most tri-
fling errand, but there is one porter
whom 1 can vouch for as a contrast to
others in his calling, and marked ex-
ception to the general rule. He did
me a favor that 1 shall not soon forget
and Furthermore came within an ace
Of losing his job in doing it.
The incident occurred on nv wed =
ding trip, years ago, at a station called
Livingston, in Montana. We had
done" the Yellowstone, and were en-
route to St. Paul. The train had been
delayed seven hours, owing to wash
out up the road, and I had stepped into
an eating place near the depot TO get
a cup of coffee. While drinking the
. beverage, which happened "a be I'M
- commonly good and the weather I'M
commonly cold, 1 saw the train in
which were my wife and baggage, slide
slowly out and up the track. 1 started
to 20, but the proprietor told me not
to hurry; that the train was only go
ing as far as the switch and back again
to a sidetrack.
He was mistaken. I had secured my
coffee and lost my wife, for the train
increased it's speed, and there was no
alternative but to catch up with it if
could. 1 did livelier sprinting for the
next few minutes thar. 1 ever expect
to do again. Just as l was about to
give up the chase in despair, fellow
passenger happened to come to the rear
platform. He gave the alarm to the
porter, who reached for the bell cord
and stopped the train, which by this
time was good half mile from the
depot, and trying to make up lost time.
The maddest man l ever saw was the
conductor, whose authority had been
usurped by the reckless generosity of
a porter, but l am glad to say that
peace WAS finally restored.
d w. V BRYAN.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

He was well acquainted with the
game as played at home, and did not
hesitate to play. His limited acquaint-
ance with English money cost him
several good pots. At last he got four
aces and knew exactly where he was,
for four aces have their value the
world over. His opponent skinned"
his hand carefully after cards had
been 'doled" and said:
"Ah'll just bet yo' pound, Mistah
Johnsing'
well" said the American, "Ah dom
rightly know how much a pound is,
but Anil jest raise yo' a ton"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
ORGEON'S GOLD FIELD AND ITS IN
CREASING YIELD.

Statistics which have been prepared
for the annual number of the Oregonian,
which will be issued on January l, show
that Oregon will produce this year more
gold than the Klondike yielded during the
working season of 1861 This state
ment will come as a surprise to most per
sons. The OregOnian estimates the Klon-
dixie production during the last season at
$500 .OO0 while it estimates that Oregon
has produced during the year over s., Co.,
OOO OF this sum, according to the figures
of that journal, Union County has pro-
duced $2,172,0 00 Baker County 81 900 900
and Grant County 100000, making the
total for Eastern Oregon over $4,000 600
Southern Oregon is accredited with the
production of 81 900 900. This is fine
showing for an industry still in it's swad-
ling clothes. 1t is much TO be feared
however, that the estimates as to the
gold production of Eastern Oregon. are
much eXaggerated.-Oreg Mining Jour
nal.
The o. R. and n. r. r. has gotten ont
publication termed The Gold Fields of
Eastern Oregon. There are now in
this unboomed Oregon Klondike' says
the booklet, ''513 gold mines and claims
in all stages of development, but every
one of them sufficiently opened UP to
snow the character, and, in some meas
ure, the dimensions of its ore BODY.
Among the number are eleven mines
that, it is estimated, will yield 81 SIS 900
in gold
NOTES OF THE FIELD.
report to the Call from San Diego
says: More prospecting is going on in
! San Diego, both in the mountains and
! desert, than ever before. Fairly good
prospects are frequently reported. with
an occasional strike of encouraging rich
ness. Mine boomers are always found.
! but the tendency in San Diego is toward
conservatism and cold business. No Wild
cat schemes with stock sales as the OBJ
ject have succeeded in quilting investors
and the few launched have been prompt
| ly exposed.
From Riverside comes the following
| general statement: Previous to the
| year 1887 the mining industry in this
county was not pushed, but now it is
booming and the past few months have
seen number of good mines uncovered
and great amount of substantial pros
pecting work done"
The 10-stamp mill of the Johannes
| burg Reduction Works has been started
up, giving a much needed addition to the
milling facilities of the desert district
| about Randsburg. The first run was
made on 100 tons of ore from the Golden
| Bar mine.
A. F. Huntington of San Francisco and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
THE LOST PURSE.

1u-biLS.
''I have had. my pocket picked" ex-
claimed a middle-aged woman as she
hurriedly entered a suburban police
station day or two ago.
Where did it occur?"
I'm a shop in the High street, and
know it was a man who stood near me
took it,
How much was in it?'
81 can't say, sir. You see, 1t was this
way I came out to do some shopping.
I put my purse in my pocket when 1
left home. When 1 went to pay for the
goods it was gone. L think had about
9Os."
Did any one have an opportunity to
pick your pocket?"
Il suppose they did"
Sure you brought the money with
your"
Yes"
Are you certain you did not lose it?"
do you think I'm a fool, sir?' she
Indignantly exclaimed. When I say
had my pocket picked 1 know what 1
am talking about
Il hope you do, ma am; but"
At this moment a boy entered the
room with the purse in his hand, and
said:
Here's your money, ma. We found
it on the piano after you left the house
and Sarah sent me down to the shop
after you
The woman and the sergeant looked
at each other for a few seconds. Then
he smiled Then she got red. Then he
said he was glad she had found her
money, and she retorted:
II don't believe it, You wish had
lost it, I'll never come here for help
again, never!"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Arrived.
SATURDAY, December %.
Stmr Coquille River, Johnson; 16 hours from
Fort Bragg; $50 NJ IT lumber, to Union Lum-
Der Co.
Schr Maxim, Olsen. "a hours from Caspar:
lumber to Caspar Lumber Co. Up river direct
Sailed.
SATURDAY, December 25.
Stmr Alliance, Hardwick, Seattle
Stmr Point Arena, Hansen, Mendocino.
Nor Stmr Peter Jebsen, Klausen, Nanaimo.
Schr Webfoot, Donnelly. Columbia River.
Telegraphic.
POINT LOBOS, Dec %. 10 P. M.-Weather
thick; wind calm.
Domestic Ports.
EUREkA-Arrived Dec 25-Stmr Weeott hnc
Dec %; stmr Pomona hence Dec "a; schr Eliza
Miller, hence Dec II; stmr President, hence
Dec 90
NEWPORT-Arrived Dec 25-Schr American
Girl. from Seattle.
Sailed Dec s5-Stmr Aicazar, for -
SEATTLE-Arrived Dec 25-Stmr Noyo, hnc
Dec q.
TACOMA-Arrived Dec 25-Schr Fred E San
der. from San Pedro
NENTURA-Sailed Dec 25-Schr Fanny Du-
tard for Port Blakeiey; stmr Westport for
San Francisco.
SAN PEDRO-Arrived Dec 25-Stmr HUI
eneme, from Trinidad; schr Maria E Smith,
from Tacoma.
SAN DIEGO-Arrived Dec 25-Ship Bohemia,
from Nanamo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

A branch of the United States Hydrograph
Office, located in the Merchants Exchange Is
maintained in San Francisco for the benefit OF
mariners without regard TO nationality and
free OF expense.
Navigators cordially invited to visit the
office, where complete sets Of charts and sail
ing directions OF the world are kept on hand
for comparison and reference. and the latest
information can always be obtained regarding
lights, dangers to navigation and all matters
of interest to ocean commerce.
The time bali on top of the building on Tele-
graph Hill is hoisted about ten minutes before
noon, and is dropped at noon. 10th meridian
by Geographic signal received each day from
the United States Naval Observatory at Mare
Island. Cal
notice stating whether the time ball was
dropped on time, or giving the error. II any. is
pers and by the morning papers the following
das. w. s. HUGHES.
Lieutenant. U. S. N, in charge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA.

Superintendent of the schools in So
lano County.
In 1877 Mr.. Childs entered the Nor
NAL School at San Jose as teacher of
bookkeeping, penmanship and draw
ing, and soon after became teacher of
history and civics. Later he filled the
positions of vice principal and then
principal in the same school, serving
in the latter capacity for seven years.
Professor Childs is at present taking
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

Sc; minimum, Al; mean, AS.
Weather conditions and General
Forecasts.
There has been but little change in weather
conditions over the Pacific slope during the
past "a hours. The pressure still continues
high over the southern half Of the Pacific
slope.
The tempera ture has risen about degrees
over almost all the country west Of the Rocky
mountains.
Rain has fallen over the northern half OF
the Pacific slope.
A maximum wind velocity of GO miles per
hour from the southeast is reported from Fort
Candy
Forecasts made at San Francisco for 30 hours
ending midnight, December &c. 1897.
Northern MISUNDERSTANDING cloudiness
Sunday but without rain except in the ex-
IRENE northwestern portion; southerly winds
Southern California-Fair Sunday; light
noEtherly winds.
Nevada-Fair Sunday,
Utah-Fair Sunday.
Arizona-Fair Sunday.
San Francisco and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cloud
mess Sunday. but probably without rain; light
northerly changing TO southerly winds.
Special report from Mt. Tamalpais taken at
D. m: Clear, wind northwest II; tempera-
ture, 46; maximum temperature 81.
ALEXANDER McADIE,
Local Forecast Official
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
Troy WEIGHT IN POKER.
Brrllngton Hawkeye.

Burlington tdaWheyS-
. The highest grade Of negro is the
private car porter. 1t was such ne
gro, young and with many fine man
nerisms and some money, who decided
to take a trip to Europe. In London
he made the acquaintance Of several
English-bred negroes. BY these ne
was shown the sights and introduced
into society. One evening he was IN
vited to sit in" a little poker game.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
STATE GEOLOGIST LANDES ON THE
MINING INDUSTRY OF WASH
TNGTON

The following is a brief general review
of the progress of the mining industry
in Washington during the year, written
for The Call by Henry Landes, the State
Geologist:
SEATTLE, Dec. II, 1S97-From the
data at hand it is estimated that the
output of the precious metals in
Washington for the year 1887 will
amount to about one and one-half
millions of dollars, which is a sub
stantial increase over any preceding
year.
The year 1897 has shown a very
great increase in the interest, taken
in Washington mines. and prospect
ing, developing and mining have been
carried on with great, Vigor in every
district Several new rich strikes
have been made, many properties
have been developed into shippers of
ore, and ali of the mines have in
creased their output Not only have
the quartz mines been pushed, but
the placers as we'll show a notable in
crease. Old diggings, as those of the
Swauk, have produced fine nuggets,
and many new grounds have eX-
hlbited very satisfactory shOwingS.
The KlOndite excitement has not
materially hindered the growth of the
mining industry in Washington. 1t
has no doubt taken very much money
out of the State, but among the thou
sands of people who have come to the
State by reason of the great discov-
cries in Alaska, many have remained
in Washington and have invested
their money in her mines.
The year 1897 has been marked by
an increased activity among thescoaI
mines of Washington. All of the COL
HerieS have increased their output
over preceding years, and several new
mines have been opened. The value
of the coal mined in Washington in
1897 will be not far from three mil
lions of dollars
HENRY LANDES. State Geologist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

The largest bell in the world is said
to be the great bell at Moscow, at the
foot of the Kremlin. It's circumference
at the bottom is nearly siXty-eight feet,
and it's height more than twenty-one
feet. In its stoutest part it is twenty
three inches thick and it's weight has
been computed to be 433, 1872 pounds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

NoTE.-ln the above exposition of the tides
the early morning tides are given in the left
hand column, and the successive tides OF the
day in the order of occurrence as to time. The
second time column gives the second tide OF
the day. the third time column the third tide,
and the last or right hand column gives the
last tide of the day, except when there are but
three tides, as sometimes occurs The heights
given are additions to the soundings on the
United States Coast Survey charts. except
when minus sign q precedes the height and
then the number given is subtractive from the
depth given by the charts-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

]. L. Toole made his first appearance
on the stage at the Haymarket Theater
on the 22d of July, 1852, as Simmons, in
THE Spitalfields Weaver" He after
ward joined the Adelphi company as
successor to the comedian, Wright
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

Tears are a certain beauty destroyer
and bring wrinkles to the face sooner
than anything else. Women who weep
on all and every occasion lose their
good looks very early. A smiling face
and cheerful, happy temper are the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26


Omy in Stanford University.
Judging from their methods of teach
ing and speaking, it seems to be the
opinion of many teachers that Ian
guage and the use of grammar are to
be taught only in class. They are not
always careful in their own use of Ian
guage, and seldom or never notice and
correct the mistakes made by their
pupils.
During the first two or three years of
school life language should have
double the time assigned any other
subject in the course and besides there
should be untEing watchfulness of the
expressions used in the class room in
general.
Language work with children should
be continual attempt to teach them
to express themselves correctly. Much
writing should be required, careful at
tention being given to spelling and
punctuation. Let the writing be upon
subjects with which the pupils are
familiar.
The science lesson may as we'll be-
come a lesson in language. When ex-
hibiting an animal before the class do
not ask the common query, who can
tell me something about this object?"
but make every question count, thus
awakening the interest of the children
in the object and drawing their pow
ers of thought and expression into
play. In this science-language lesson
you should insist on clear concise
statements, which may perhaps be
written as they are given on the board
before the pupils After the scholars
have read aloud this work on the
blackboard they may be required to
copy it as a writing lesson. Remem-
Der to let your pupils learn to do by
doing, you yourself always directing
them.
MATTE e. WHITE.
Corning, Cal.
Last Friday afternoon those mem
bers of the Teachers Club belonging
/ to the French class listened to an in
! teresting and instructive lecture in
/ that language given by Professor Du
! Pin on the subject Modern French
! Novelists.'
The class in civil government under
the direction of F. H. Clark held it's
last meeting for this year on December
! 10. This work has proved of especial
| value to those teachers who have
/ classes in history under their instruc-
/ ton, and the attendance is steadily
! increasing. The class has been study
! ing Bryce's American Common
wealth." and among the questions dis
cussed at the last meeting were the
! following:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

The Japanese are fond of bathing. In
the city of Toxic there are 500 public
lighthouses in which a person can take
a bath, hot or cold, for sum equal to a
halfpenny.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf kFsyqa
San Francisco, as follows: %Raa
For ports in Alaska. a.. m, Dec 2. Z, 2
II. o. q, and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver CB. c., Port Town
send, Seattle Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and
New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay. Wash.) 9
a M. Dec. 2. Z, II, II, %. o. and every fifth
day thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with
the c. p. Ry., at Tacoma with n. P. Ry,
at Seattle with Great Northern Ry., and
Alaska steamers.
For Eureka qIumboldt Bay). steamer Po-
mona. 2 p M, Dec. 3, Z, IL. Is, 20, a. g. Jan
l, 5. 10, IA. Is %. &c. 81
For Santa Cruz Monterey San Simeon, Ca
yucos. Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gavi-
ota, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Hueneme, San
Pedro. East San Pedro CLOS Angeles) and
Newport, 9 a. m, Dec. f. S, u, 16, 20, "a 2S
and every fourth day thereafter.
For san Diego, stopping only at Port Har-
ford (San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbera Fort
Los Angeles and Redondo CLOS Angeles) IL
a. m. Dec 2, 6. TO- Il. Is, o. &c. 80. and every
fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay San Jose del
Cabo. Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz Santa Ro-
salia and Guaymas (Mex), 10 a m. I'd of each
month.
The Company reserves the right to change
without previous notice steamers. sailing dates
and hours of sailing.
TICKET oFFICE-Palace Hotel. New
Montgomery st.
GOODALL. PERKINS & CO..
General Agents
10 Market st, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

Wheat can be grownin the Alps at an
elevation Of $500 feet, in Brazil at 5000
feet, in the Caucasus 5000 feet, in
Abyssinia 10000 feet, in Peru and Be-
livia 1000 feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

Five hundred and seventy-six archi-
tects have entered the competition for
the preparation of the plans for the
projected Paris exhibition of 1900
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
THE WEATHER BUREAU.

Q2Oth Meridian-Pacific Time)
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. %. 1897 D. m
The following are the rainfalls for the past
"a hours and seasonal rainfalls to date as COM
pared with those of the same date last sea
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

best preservatives of beauty yet dis
covered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
SUN, NOON AND TIDE.

United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Times and Heights of High and Low
Waters at Fort Point, Entrance to San
Francisco Bay. Published by Official Au-
thority of the Superintendent.
NOTE-The high and low waters occur at
the city front (Iission-street wharf) about
twenty-five minutes later than at Fort Point:
the height of tide is the same at both places
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
NEWS OF THE MINES.

dent that we will find the enthusiastic
cooperation needed. The entire. State
is interested in the mining industry
and wishes to see it flourish.
7. j. PARSONS.
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For San Jose, Los GatOS & Santa Cruz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier 1 daily (Sundays
excepted) at 10 a. M; Alviso daily (Saturdays
excepted) at p. N. Freight and Passengers
Fare between San Francisco and AIviso soc:
to San Jose, 75c Clay street, Pier !. Il North
First street, San Jose.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

L What is the value Of written con-
stitution?
2. Must not nation eternally trust its
leader rather than a document?
8. Can the President proclaim holiday
that would close the schools in Cali
fornia?
4. Is Mr.. Bryce right in his conclusion
that the veto gains popular favor?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26
Weather conditions and General
LNnrnnnnAs

San Francisco data-Maximum temperature,
So minimum, 81; mean AS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

The following extract is from an able
address entitled How to Teach Morals
and Manners" which was delivered be-
fore a recent teachers institute by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-26

ETTERS have been flowing in
from teachers in the public
schools all over the State con-
- graduating The Call on the re-
cent establishment of a de-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-08-24

o;s! ,sH % stHaI, r,gEes . spGyfp 4
EASTWARD TEslia9 TdE Ro;EIEsI

fhs !, 'sies: -2liEisl ~ b, a;npss
. %A fraKelar. toqeist EeS .blsinesa
man ls wise when he selects the Rio
Grande etserEpI ,aRssiISSsy al & Great Salt
Lake Route, for his route to the East.
ItRss R ThFls THE only tIaBsooS . nt,pseSatals Inc, Se
Passlng. directly through Salt Lake.
CttG.rand in addition to,the. glimpisS
it AFFORDS d Of q. the. Temple. City. the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Like and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice OF three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery. in the world. =
'On all classes OF tickets. stopovers
are granted mt Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Spr ng gs, Leadville,
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleening cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip
tive OF the aGreat Salt Lake Route, !"
write to F. A. WADLEIGH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
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AN EVENING PAPERS
Issued Every Day, Sundays Excepted.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

viii be made ns low as is consistent with.
solid business principles. Apply at the OF
foe foE terms ~ ,.9;il.
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RANCH, @.....
CATTLE AND is
. HORSE FOR SALE.
. O~O

A first class opportunity Tor
anyone wishing to engage in the
cattle business. Everything
needed for conducting COW
ranch will be found on tho
premises. ''' q. ''H
Eofg further information write 10
3arAt & Co., White Rock, Elko Co.,
Nevada.