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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
Order of scottish CLANS

No deaths having been reported to the royal sec
retary for Dec ember there will not be any assess
ment for January.
at the meeting of Clan Fraser held on Thursday
night at which Chief Edward Kerr presided, the
reports showed the clan to be in a good financial
condition and that $40O had been paid out in sick
bene hts since the previous report The clan will
give ite sixth concert on Washington's birthday.
The following named officers were installed for
the ensuing erm NJ. L. Grove, c.; Edward Kerr,
P. c.; ID. NJ Il. McLennan, T.; D. McLachlan,
chaplain; William Mccormick, 8. ; T. Wilson. f.
S; w. r. King and A. ]. Mcdonald henchmen;
r. w. j. Taylor, seneschal; James Roy er, warder:
]. o. Fraser, sentinel; George Hay, Is. b DIR.
George Adam P; j. ). X. TevendRle and John
Napier G: James Drever, William Fairgrieve
and Joseph Walker, trustees.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
COAST EXCHANGES,


that pretty city across the bay, has been sold
by its veteran proprietor, F. K. Krauth, to
George F. Weeks, who for the past four years
has been publishing the Bakersfield California
and making of 1t successful newspaper in
every respect. The new owner will give the
EncGnaI a dress of new type and render it in
every way an up-to-date journal.
Alexander P. Murgotten's monthly Pioneer
published at San Jose, has commenced its
twelfth year. The Pioneer is justly valued by
oldtimers of California, and its Biographical
sketches OF the brave men who laid the foun-
dation OF our Western greatness and glory and
Its "reminiscences OF early days have become
its Characteristic feature. Mr.. Murgotten
promises during the year to come to give to
the public ga large amount of the here tofore
unwritten history OF California and to furnish
ample material from which the future his
torian of the Golden State may make up a full
and truthful record of this the finest portion
Of the National homestead"
The San Luis obispo Breeze is leading a
movement among the citizens of that city to
secure from the present Legislature an appro-
priatior for branch State Normal School at
that place. The people of San Luis obispo are
working earnestly TO get the proposition prop
erly before the lawmakers at Sacramento.
ampled prosperity approaching for the live
town in which its interests are centered. Here
is part of the radiant picture it paints:
"Her precincts will soon begin to reach out
upon the plain, electric streetcars shall soon
connect her suburbs and the electric power
from the Sierra set thousands of factory wheels
to turning. With rich, fertile and level lands
with fairer climate than can be found in
all Italy, with quick transportation at reason
able rates to deep water, Hanford will become
the queen city of the Lucerne. The Valley
Railroad will bear away the raw and manu-
factured products of plain, field and orchard
The Valley road will bring to our doors the
most energetic and enterprising of all the
American people. Here peace and plenty
shall find home, here enterprise and capital
shall form a partnership. Our flowing wells
and overfiowing irrigation systems guarantee
perpetuation OF crops. Our sunny climate
and natural fertility bend down every bough
and vine with luscious fruit. Wealth is here
10 whoever seeks it with the wand of industry
and good sense. Hanford is rich mine TO all
who come with business habits and progress
sive commercial inst ncts."
The Mother Lode Magnet is the name of new
paper published by William Lundy at James,
town, and this promising village, 1t is said
will soon have second newspaper, as w. Z.
Booth. who managed the Coulterville Miner
has decided to move his plant to Jamestown
and issue paper to be>called the True Fissure
The vallejo Chronicle states that E. Peterson
one OF the lessees of Island No. z, northwest of
that place, is arranging with the Vallejo Gas
Company to secure pipes and fixtures for the
utilization of the natural gas which seems to
abound In great quantities near the island
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
COMMENDA. LIE INNOVATION
ST. Lonis Rennhlic.

ST. Louis Republic.
The new notes of the denomination of $40
contain, instead of the portraits OF statesmen,
those of C. H. Mccormick, the inventor of the
reaper, and of Eli Whitney, the inventor of
the cotton gin. The departure is good. 1t is
well to keep in mind that the country owes
something to others besides the citizens who
draw pay as statesmen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

According to President Fallon of the
OHIO Fish and Game Commission the fish
in Lake Erie will be exhausted in two or
three years unless some protection is
given them. There can be no greater evil
dence of the rapacity of the Ohio man.
Let US be thankful that State is not To-
Gated on the Pacific for if 1t were the big
ocean would be exhausted of everything,
from islands to shrimps, in less than de-
cade.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
THE SKY FOR YOU.

., the future sky is the bluest sky,
With never a cloud in view:
But the sky to-day is the truest sky,
and that Is the sky Tor you.
For he work you have to do,
For the lives that lean on you,
or the gold or 81 y,
'ris the sky to-day,
And that is the sky for you.
There's bird that sings to the future sky,
Where the Blossoms drip with dew
But the bird to-day makes the song of May,
And that l. the song for you.
For the work yol have to do,
For the hears that cling TO you,
'Tis the sweetest song,
AS 1t trilis along,
And that Is the song for you.
FRANK l. STANTON
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS.
ST. louis Glohe-Demoorai

bl. LOUIS GIUDe-O -OemOCIat.
One of the secrets of Chauncey NJ. Depew's
popularity as an orator lies in the fact that he
always looks upon the bright side of things,
which is usually the side best worth con nsid-
ering. ''It is the result of my study, expert
ence and observation" he says in his latest
GRAFTON, "that the best day is to-day and to-
morrow viii be better" This is the true
philosophy of life and pr ferable in every way
to the pessimistic stuff that is SO plentiful in
1Unr rid
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
HE AND SHE
Chicago Tribune.

"Your bill is too high, sir, and won't pay
itv' snapped the young woman, and she
turned sharply on her heel and strobe out of
Office
The lawyer who had procured divorce for
her turned again to his desk and merely re-
marked under his breath:
o, woman in our hours OF fees,
Uncertain coy and hard to pleased
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
PARADISE RECLAIMED
Washington Times,

And yet Washington jury in cold blood
acquitted fellow-beipg charged with the
crime of insanity when it had been clearly
proved that the prisoner had taken the trouble
to commit Milton's Paradise Lost" to MEM
ory.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
phillips ROCK Island ExcursIon,

Leave San Francisco every Wednesday, via Rlo
Grande and Rock Island Railways. Through
tourist sleeping-cars to Chicago and Boston. Man
sger and porters accompany these excursions ia
Boston. For tickets. sleeplng-car accommod ations
and further information. address Clinton JoneA
General Agent Rock Island Railway, 80 Mont.
gomeYy street. san Eranciseo
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Now that Mr.. Madden has retired from
the Senatorial contest in Illinois it Is an
nounced that he is not "a Doodle Alder
man" but good citizen thoroughly de-
voted to civic interests
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The report from Washington that Olney
manages Cleveland settles that much, but
now there is desire to know who man
ages Olney.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Omaha, like so many other cities, is
straining herself at charter-making, and is
trying to devise some method to prevent
Councilmen who are going ont of Office
from putting up Jobs between the time of
election and the time when the new Coun-
cilmen take their seats. 1t would seem
from this that the average Omaha Council
man is a tough ouss.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Whether the country will have any kind
OF theory left when Cleveland goes out of
Office may be doubtful. but it will cer-
tainly be altogether out of condition.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

No less than four State Legislatures are
now wrestling with the theater hat ques-
ton, and all the time the girl who wears
the hat is not saying a single word.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

proposal in the Illinois Legislature to
fix the pay of Chicago Aldermen at $4,000
a year is what may be called Doodle bill
with frills on it
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Weyler's estimate that there are less
than 1000 revolutionists left in Pinar del
Rio seems to have been about correct. The
others are marching on Havana.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Money voted for monument TO Senator
Baker would not be an extravaganza.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The Legislature has silenced the first
scandal by taking it by the throat in the
right way.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

"Have scribbler, the author, and his wife
made up?'
"Oh, yes. She now reads what he writes and
he eats what she cooks. s."-Fliegende Blaetter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

1t was civilization that ruined the glory
of Sacramento River and civilization
should restore it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

'NIrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup"
Has been used fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with per-
feet success 1t soohes e child, softens the gu ms
aIlays Pain cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels
and is the best remedy for Darrhas, whether aris-
ing from teeshing other causes For sale by drug
gists in every part OF the world Be sure and ask
tcr Mrs Winsiow's Soothing Syrup. 25c botJla
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Sixteen young ladies in Brighton have
formed whist club and meet weekly for prac-
tice. 1t is said that the neighbors can hear
them play whist three streets away.-Ttd-Bits.
Judge-I think have seen you before.
Prtsoner-I have had that honor, your Honor; /;
shaved your Honor last week.
Judge-Twenty years.-Hartford Times.
Mrs. Borders-Do not feel so badly, Tommy.
Your little sister has passed the critical point
In her illness and will now get we'll
Tommy Borders (tearfully)-I know it. And
now she will want TO eat all the good things
the neighbors send in to her every day, her
self!-Puck.
The girl in blue leaned over and asked In a
stage whisper, as if it were something too ter
rible to be openly discussed:
"Do you know Miss Dash2'
The girl in gray was on her guard in an in
slant.
THAT depends" she said. "what has she
been doingT'-Chicago Post.
"You," SAID the new cashier, "w!ll find me
like watch. You can judge me by my works"
"Ail right" responded the banker. arising
to the merry occasion; 81 will bear your case
in miud and see that you do not accumulate
apy superfuous dust in your movements"
Indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Boies Penrose. who at the age of SO has
been honored by election to the United
States Senate from Pennsylvania, is said
to be man of marked personal character
istics, so eccentric in many respects that
at one time there was much fun made of
him. But the fun-making fellows are for
gotten now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

This will be good week to get bargains
if you study our advertising columns.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

1t is going to be real Cabinet and not
merely Presidential bureau.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
win.Iow,s soothino S

ALWAYS keep in the house bottle Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, for throat and lung troubles
Your drug gist has Ayers ALMANAC.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

CoRorApo-Atmosphere is perfectly dry soft
and mild being entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north. Round-trip tickets by steam
ship, including fifteen days board at the Aotel de
Coronado, $65; longer stay 81 so per day Apply
New Montgomery ST.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

STANDARD pa tterns, highest perfection, lowest
price. Domestic Office, 1921 Market mr.. 6th.+
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Governor Black of New York startled
the State in his inaugural by declaring ::
''In my judgment civil service reform will
work better with less starch" The state
ment IL the more surprising because it
shows that the Governor himself has lots
of starch in him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, dear jack the rats have
ate up all my angel cake.
Mr.. Newlywed-Aha. I knew we'd settle
those rats sooner or la ater.-Philadelphia Call.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The recent official report showing that
Savannah has Il, ,063 trees along her side
walks has led nobody to declare that the
city is in the shade. On the contrary, it
is everywhere regarded as a proof that her
people live in the sunlight and know how
to enjoy it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Let US make our frolic a world-beater
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Four years ago the Democrats had organ
lied the Legislatures in the big States of the
Union and were busy electing Senators,
but now they are hardly able to organize
a crowd and elect what they wish 10
drink
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Subscribe to the carnival fund.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The Georgia Legislature has refused to
pass law making a close season for the
protection of possums, but as long as the
Georgians raise chickens and leave the
persimmon trees growing the possum can
look out for himself
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

BEST peanut taffy in the world. TOwnssnd'a, =,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

During the past year there were con-
structed in this country 1175 locomotives
of an average value of $1000 and of
these 300 were exported, thus showing
that foreign countries are learning where
to come when they want the best ma
chiuery
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18
NE WSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

She-Once you vowed that I was the sunshine
OF your life. Now yon stay out after dark
Dublin Freeman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Sir R. Menzies, Bart, of Menzies, the heredi-
tary chief OF the clan Menzies, is the oldest
Highland chief now living. He is 80 years
old and wears the kilt summer and winter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

At the recent cat show in Paris Francois
Coppee, Andre Theuriet, Emile Zola and
Catulle Mendes were on the list of judges.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The latest development in civil service
legislation at Washington is a bill proVid-
ing a pension for every mem ber of the
service who has served for thirty-fve years.
A few more reforms, and a Government
Job will be a soft snap sure enough.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Stanley will visit the Belgian possessions on
the Congo next spring. in company with King
Leopold. They will supervise the opening
of the railroad between Matavot and
IeODoldville
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

There is not likely to be any dlsappoint-
ment with John Sherman as Secretary OF
State. While he has never shown his
hand much in foreign affairs he has am
ply demonstrated IN Ohio politics that he
is at home in diplomacy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

Two names that recently appeared in the
records of transfers of real estate in
Rochester, N. Y, were those OF Educated N.
Learned and Christ Amborn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The command of the Ohio Naval Reserve,
which is being organized for coast protection
in Cleveland, Toledo and other lake cities of
Ohio, has been offered to John H. Brice,
brother OF Senator Brice
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

BUSINESS OFFICE:
40 Market Street,
San Francisco, California.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

The effect of Eastern weather upon the
human intellect may be estimated from
the fact that the papers over there are
now elaborately disputing with one an
other whether women ever make good
resolutions on New Years day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

It is said the indemnity to be demanded
by the Beers for the Jameson raid into the
Transvaal will amount to something more
than $40 100000. and 1t goes without saying
that when England sees the bill she will
Immediately demand arbitration.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-18

EDITORIAL ROOMS:
b17 Clay Street.
TRJaubOn0 .MAln-4ctA
The Mankato free press., 1897-06-11
Many Other Matters.

Aid. Fritz, at the request of Health
Officer Hielscher, introduced an Ordi-
nance requiring burial permits to be
taken out, to comply with recon-
mendation of the state board to all
cities.
DR.. Hielscher stated that the Ordi-
nance is intended to put check upon
foul play and to assist in the gather
ing of vital statistics.
Aid. Fritz offered resolution for
the construction of certain sidewalks
on Minnesota street, and this was
carried.
A resolution establishing the width
of sidewalks on the westerly side of
Second street between Hickory and
Plum streets was offered by Aid.
Fowler and adopted.
Aid. Fowler asked what was to be
done in regard to the new system of
city work.
Aid. Himmelman favored adopting
it. 1t would make additional work
for the city recorder, but Mr.. Brown
was willing to do it.
Aid. Bradley moved that the city
attorney be instructed to prepare
suitable resolutions for the carrying
out of this system, and this was
carried.
Aid. Fowler said that the county
wants the city to pay half the cost OF
replanking the Blue Earth river
bridge, and Tightening the bolts. The
cost would be S75 to 80. The county
will grade up the west approach. He
moved that the necessary work be
done under the direction of the city
engineer. The motion was carried.
Aid. Bradley moved that the city
recorder be directed to advertise for
bids for doing the official printing of
the city for the ensuing year, and this
was carried.
The bills were allowed, including
S461. Al on the street pay roll and
Sl1O. Is on water works repairs. Mayor
Pfau remarked that the money is
being run out pretty rapidly.
City Recorder Brown asked author
ity to renew 81, 900 note. This was
authorized and the ways and means
committee was authorized to borrow
another $1,000, on motion of Aid.
Peterson.
The council adjourned.
The Mankato free press., 1897-06-11
Wanted an Extension.

A. B. Smith appeared before the
council and asked for an extension OF
the franchise of the North Central
Co. He explained why the company
had not done anything, saying that it
was question of finance. The money
had been thought to be almost within
reach. The money is in an estate
which is in probate court. It is now
thought that the money can be had
early in June. The franchise does not
expire Until June 8th or June 10th.
The company has spent $1,000 on &C.
count of Mankato, including the
speakers salary, 800 forfeited to the
city, and travelling expenses. An ex-
tension Of ninety days is asked for.
Aid. Himmelman said that Presi-
dent Haight was present and that
his company, the Blue Earth Valley
Telephone Co., is now ready to &c
right on.
The Mankato free press., 1897-06-11
Franchise Not Extended.

Aid. Bradley moved that the North
Central Co.'s franchise be extended
on condition that it be non-trasfer-
able, except by consent of the council.
Mr.. Haight said that his company
had always been friendly with the
North Central Co. The B. E. COM
pany has always wanted to come into
the city, but the other company had
the start. He had not seen the alder
men, because he did not think it
necessary, while he understood that
Mr.. Totman had seen all but one. He
considered that the aldermen were
elected to look after the city's inter
ests and that they would do so.
The motion was lost, only Aid.
Bradley voting for it.
Mr.. Haight said that the only ques-
tion on his company's franchise was
whether it had made a reasonable
start. His company would go ahead
as soon as possible, and is ready to
begin at once, as soon as the materl-
al can arrive, which would be in from
four to six weeks.
Mayor Pfau said that he thought
that the B. e. Co.'s present fran
chise is sufficient, unless any object
ion is made.
City Attorney Pfau said that the
franchise requires that local system
or a reasonable part thereof be put in
within six months from the time that
the franchise was granted. The COM
pany has central office and three in
struments in operation, which is a
reasonable part within the meanin g
of the law.
The Mankato free press., 1897-06-11
Nav % June All

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
JTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.-ss In Probate Court. Special
Term, May 21, 1897.
In the matter of the estate of Owen Row
lands, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
said deceased being this day granted unto
Owen Morris, of said county:
1t is ordered, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this courtfor examination and allowance at
the probate Office in the city of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county on the following day,
viz: On Monday the 26th day OF December,
1S9. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that day.
1t is further ordered. That seven months
from the date hereof be allowed to creditors to
present their claims against said es-
tate, at the expiration OF which time all claims
not presented to said court or not proven to its
satisfaction, shall be forever barred, unless for
cause shown further time be allowed.
Ordered further, That notice OF the time and
place of the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publication
of this order for three successive weeks prior to
the day appointed for such examination, in the
Mankato Free Press, q weekly newspaper printed
and published at the city of Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the !Citv OF Mankato, the 21st day
of May A. ID. 1897.
By the Court:
Probate Court.S Judge of Probate.
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney for Executor.
The Mankato free press., 1897-06-11
collected by the municipal court in
fines and fees during Nav.

collected by the municipal court in
fines and fees during May.
Health Officer .Hielscher reported
that the inspection Of the city is COM
pleted, and that the city is in a clean
condition, and the alleys and vaults
cleaned. There was one case of scar
let fever and one of diphtheria dur
ing May, but no deaths from these
diseases. The number of births dur
ing May was eighteen, and tine num-
Der of deaths four.
The board Of public works reported
tavorably upon the petition for a
sewer on Center street between Clark
and Bradley streets. The estimated
cost is 1881, be assessed on the pro-
perty benefited. The sewer is not
called for by majority of the proper,
ty owners.
Aid. Bradley opposed the sewer,
On motion of Aid. Himmelman, the
report was adopted and the work or.
dered done.