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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
HUNTING A PLATFORM.

The clique OF Democratic politicians
who bolted the Chicago ticket last year,
but refused to CO. operate in the election
of Mckinley, is finding great difficulty in
arranging a platform to which they can
hope to rally any considerable number of
people in future elections. They have re-
solved to take an active part in the State
campaigns in Ohio, Iowa and Kentucky
this year, but they have not yet deter
mined on what issues they will seek 10
obtain votes.
In the campaign of last year they de-
clared their opposition to Mckinley on
the ground that he stood for protective
tariff. while they upheld the bann er of
tariff reform. That issue served we'll
enough for the leaders, but it did not
have much weight with the people. The
vote cast for Palmer and Buckner was
hardly large enough to be worth count
ing in the general result. Even this plea,
however, has been taken from them now,
for it is universally conceded that with
the adoption of the Dingley bill the tariff
issue in American politics has been
settled for the rest of this generation. II
the gold Democrats should go to the peo-
pie with a cry for further tariff changes
they would not get votes enough in the
whole Union to carry county.
In their present efforts to find plat
form they seem inclined to adopt a radical
plank OF monetary reform. Not content
with the Republican pledge to restore BIZ
metallism by international agreement and
to revise the currency and banking laws
of the country, they favor the immediate
retirement of greenbacks and the trans
ference to the banks of the privilege OF
issuing the whole of our paper currency.
Such plank as this offers but forlorn
hope, but the gold Democrats are des-
perate and they are clinging to it like
drowning men.
1t is altogether probable that the efforts
made by the gold Democrats in Ohio, Iowa
and Kentucky this fall will be the last
they will ever make in American politics.
Without party organization, without q
following and without platform it is
impossible that the small clique of cuckoo
leaders can achieve anything that will be
satisfactory even to themselves. There
are but two parties in America to-day. A
man must either vote with the Republi.
cans for prosperity and the conservat ism
of the established principles of society OIL
he must vote with the Organizes ior what.
ever profit he may hope to gain from civil
disturbance, class antagonisms, free trade
free silver and general political and
industrial revolution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

The season OF grand opera which opens at
the Tivoli on Monday evening is to be con.
Quoted by Gustav Hinrichs, who has always
oeen associated with progressive movements
In the history of opera in this country. In
several Eastern cities, especially Phlladelph
Mr. Hlnrichs has been instrumen tal in intro
duclng operas which were new to the Ameri-
can pu Bile, and he has been prominently con-
nected with operate enterprises for number
OF years. During the coming season Mr.. Hin
rlchs Will conduct an opera which is quite I'M
known in this City, and indeed is practically
new work to this country, though it has en-
joyce great vogue in Italy for a number of
years. This is la Gioconda," Ponchiellis
greatest work Ponchielli was the master OF
Mascagni, Leoncavallo, Pucclni and most of
the other composers of young" Italy, and
some OF the pnpils have shown their admira-
tion for him by taking whole chunks out OF
his operas and inserting them into their own
scores. The "Gioconda" is grandioso work
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
FRANK McCOP2IN.
SAN FRANCISCO, August A, 49,

SAN FRANCISCO, august Fl 1OJfs
Editor CALI A Guy should have some enour'
ing memoir al OF its benetactors' OF 'hose VINO
have wrought, among the difficulties OF poll
tics. to bring into permanent being institu-
lions and modes of administration useful TO
the people.
No reflection upon others is possible in the
sentiment which would extend such recoSnl-
ton to the memory of the late FRANK McCoP
pin. He brought the faculties OF trained ana
alert mind TO bear upon the ADMINISTRATION Oh
every public trust to which he was called, ana
in each left permanent resuils now oeneH-
cially felt and to be always enjoyed py tne
people whom he served
The creation OF our park reservations the
one-twelfth act, the nickel fare on street rail-
ways, the recreation OF the orange-groW4hg
industry, are part OF the debt due 10 ms mem
DRY prior to his last service In the PostoInce:
When he entered upon that his keen ana
practical faculties were at once enlisted III
devising means for the betterment OF the pos
tai service. To-day the white cars take their
way over every street railroad in the Clly, and
as they move the freshly received mails are
distributed ready Tor prompt delivery TO the
people.
This was his final work for the public. and
had daily knowledge OF the patient toll which
it cost him in i'll health to devise that system,
persuade its adoption by the denartmeut at
Washington and reconcile the differences be-
tween the Government and the street railway
companies.
we nave had ard Will always nave many
faithful officials but none has yet excelled
him in developing official possibilities for the
public good. Many know the gentle and
kindly nature that supported the energies OF
his career, and to US the memory OF MS
thoughtfulness, his unfailing loyalty, his re-
spect ior the rights OF others, his manly scorn
of sham and pretense, will be held in anec-
tionale immor tality
A permanent and tasteful memorial, thah
will perpetuate his many virtues and their
example, should be placed in Golden Gale
ri hos tod hi q
and loved by him TO The last. Very truly,
JOHN P. IRISH
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.

The first anniversary number of the
Merchants Association ReVtew makes in
structive reading, and all who are inter-
ested in City government will do we'll
to look through a copy of the paper.
The members of this organization, it
is said, pay more than half the total
amount of the taxes collected by this
municipality. They have done much
for the City in the past and will
no doubt continue to do valuable work
for the public welfare in the future.
Their opinions are entitled to the most
respectful attention, and by supporting
some of their leading recommendations
much good will be accomplished. Their
ideas can De found very forcefully and
concisely stated in this August Rerie,0.
Two ideas to which they give such promi-
nence in their paper that they are, as it
were, legends inscribed upon banners
hung out on their outward walls, are "a
modern charter will place our City in the
vanguard OF progress" and The CONSOLE
dation act wastes yearly 81 900, 900 OF the
public funds" They publish on the first
lpage OF the ReUiel0 a memorial addressed
to the Board OF Supervisors on the line of
increase of taxation.
Among the mplishments in which
the association can take Just pride is the
improvements in street sweeping. Twice
their communications have been adopted
by the City, and now they are advocating
an extension of the street cleaning. They
urge the expense of $4,000 on Fepaving
some of the blocks most in need of it in
the central and much travelled parts of
the City.
Attention is called to the success of the
experiments in street-lighti ting by electric
arc lamps, which have been conducted by
voluntary subscriptions of merchants and
property holders. For the past six months
22S arc lights have been maintained on
the principal streets without expense to
the City, with the result of clearly demon
strating that electric lighting should su-
persede gas.
The condition of the sewers is charac-
ieriZed as ''deplorab le," and an entirely
new system OF sewerage is said TO be i'm
perative on scale OF such m agnitude as
to involve the expense Of millions.
They have laid down the following ad.
mirable programme OF progress: "Clean
and wholesome Streets" Encourage
legitimate enterprises" ATTRACT visitors
and home-seekers." Greater care in
handling garbage" Systematic sprink-
ling of streets" Remove the cobbles."
Secure the best pavements possible"
adopt a new charter" 'Inaugurate
civil service" Bond the City for i'm
provements." Introduce an improved
sewer system" The best noiseless pave
ments." Keep taxes down."
If the first round dozen performances
set down on this programme can be exc
cuted without making impossible the
thirteenth and last, then, indeed, will a
grateful public applaud the wisdom which
planned the reforms and the energy and
skill which carried them TO successful
issue.
There are several very interesting lead
ing articles in the ReuieU, written by men
specially qualified to speak on the sub
jects considered. the topics treated are
OF importance to every citizen. Alto
gether the issue is most creditable one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
seidl was at one time an intimate friend o.
Richard Wagner.


umperdinek, the fortunate composer OF
"Hansel and Gretel,'' is putting the finishing
touches to new opera, entitled miner, the
Blacksmith" This has no connection with
Wagner's, work, "Wieland, the Blacksmith
the scenario of which the Bayreuth master
wrote without ever putting it to music. Hum
perdinck's book, which was written by NJ. o.
Weddigen of Wies baden, is founded on an old
fairy tale.
A competition as been opened in Belgium
for designs for the Vieuxtemps monument to
be erected at Verviers in memory of the
great violinist-composer The competitors
must send in their designs to the city fathers
of Verviers before November 80, accompanied
by a lfe-size bust of the master, either in
plaster or terra Gotta.
The Richard Wagner Museum has been
opened successfully at E1senacn, in Thuringia.
1t is very com pletely classified and contains
many objects OF great interest to disciples oil
the master. Most of the exhibits in this col
lection formerly belonged to the Oesterlain
Museum in Vienna.
Each year in Italy the Government gives q
prize for the composition of requi EN- mass to
commemorate the death of King Humberts
grandfather, King Carlo Alberto. This year
on the works submitted has crowned the CON-
position OF young Piedmontese, Count Carlo
Gomis de Trana.
An auction sale of stringed instruments
held in London recently produced the total
sum of $4,000 The highest price was brought
by fine Antoine Stradivarius violin, date
1929 which brought f610 violin bv Rug.
geri sold for only $50. another by Nicolas
Luport brought f4S and fine viooncello by
Amah realized only f73.
Nicolini, Adelina PATHS husband, continues
to sink. He has been taken from her castle at
Craig-y-Nos to Mubles Head, near Swansea, in
the hope that sea air will benefit him.
Miss Anna Miller Wood has returned home
to this City and will remain till the autumn.
1t is her intention to give a concert here be-
fore her departure. She will also be heard in
other California cities Miss Wood, who was
we'll known here as a con tralto of exceptional
ability. went about two years ago to study in
London with Henschel. After several sue
cessful appearances in the British metropolis
she went to Boston, where she at once Sc
cured lucrative church position. Since then
she has sung frequently in the East, always
creating an excellent impression.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
WITH YOUR COFFEE.

Yukon-Since the Klondyke discoveries the
'49ers will have 10 give way TO the '97ers.
Wheeler-Why. of course. The OF represents
the most advanced type OF wheel The '49er
wouldn't be in it. But who's Kiondyke? What
wheel does he make ?-Philadelphia North
American.
This hotel is run on the European plan,
isn't it ~ asked the hungry-lcoking guest with
the long hair and buckskin trousers.
"Yes, sah," replied the waiter.
"WelI haven't time to look over the bill OF
fare" rejoined the other, resignediy Bring
me some English breakfast tea, Hamburg
steak Swiss cheese, some German fried pota-
toes and French coffee cake or Vienna bread-1
don't care darn which."-Chicago Tribune.
"Truly," unused the Sultan, ''94S Queens
should make a full no use"
IT wonder what the game is now?" muttere d
the Grand Vizier. who was familiar only with
draw poker.
At that moment the postman came with a
number of ultimate from the great Christian
powers, and the conversation naturally sought
other channels.-Detroit Journal
Practical Father-I want to buy watch for
my boy-the cheapest you have.
Honest Dealer--Pm afraid ! can't warrant
the cheap ones to keep very good time.
Practical Father-Oh, that doesn't matter.
Just make 1t SO that he can open the back OF
the case.-TAe Strand.
"What sort of a season did you have 2" asked
the first Rialto stroller.
"Good." replied the second. "The ghos'
walked regularly every week"
THAT is what would call commendable
spirit" responded the frst.-Life.
"They say, count that you are deeply in
debt"
"Why, certainly. You know noblesse
oblige. -Fligende Blatler.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
THE MODEST HEROES.

We often hear Of heroes
Who rescue maidens fair,
BY catching them IS swiftly
They are falling through the air;
And then the papers lell us
How these men 50 strong OF heart
Wait until a crowd has gathered,
And then modestly depart
But if you will jus: take notice,
You Will generally find
That tn noble hero hasn't
Failed TO leave his name behind.
We often hear Of people
Who indulge In noble deeds,
Looking to the orphans comfort,
Wipiug out the Widows needs;
Whose philanthropy in many
splendid works is shown
And who always have it published
That their names shall not be known.
But IL you will Just take notice
You will generally find
That the nooIe benefoc,or
Leaves a little ciew behind
Cleveland Lead e
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
OUBA'S FREEDOM.

The latest news from both Spain and
Cuba clearly indicates that the beginning
of the end is now reached and that the end
is 10 he Cuban Independence. WeyIer's
recently offered peace terms have been
scorned by the insurgents in a manner
which proves their assurance of success is
moi mere Boosting. Most important news of
al is collection OF opinions expressed by
influential men in Spain to the effect that
the attempt to subiugate the Cubans must
be abandoned.
The New York Sun has gathered and
published Il number of opinions on the
Cuban war uttered by prominent leaders
in Spain and by Spanish papers Some
OF these are as follows: Senior Silyeta
one of the ablest of the Conservative lead.
ers, said in letter published in El Impar-
ciaJ of Madrid: within a short time
there will be a complete separation be-
tween Spain and Cuba" He maintains
that the abandonment Of Cuba would be
less injurious to Spain than the further
prosecution of the war.
General Pando agrees with Silvela and
declares that the war must end soon for
Spain's own sake. Elk. Premier Sagasta
and Marshal Martinez Campos, who was
once Captain-General of Cuba and is the
most T nowned OF Spanish soldiers have
become convinced that Spain's war upon
Cuba is failure. The veteran Republic
can leader, Ii v Margail, says in his
newspaper organ: "If Spain is to be saved
from ruin we must abandon Cuba. Let us
make peace"
The Sun continues: "a number of the
more important Spanish journals have
begun to speak more seriously than
they had spoken previously of the Cuban
situation" An article in EI Pals said
1.-THE country has decided not to make
any more fruitless sacrifices. Not one
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
NATIONAL MONUMENT TO LIN
COLIN.

PhilAdeIphia Ledger
Congressman Lorimer's bill to erect $500, :
900 monument in Washingto ton to the memory
of Abraham Lincoln has at least one merit If
not more. 1t provides that 900 OF the
amount shall be appropriated Tor the design,
and that sum. while not an extravaganza
amount, is probably enough to secure the CON-
petition Of really good artists. if it is fairly
expended and the product judged by artistic
and not by political authorities the result
should be design for a monument OF which
the country need not be ashamed, as 1t is of SO
many of the so-called works of art now in ex-
istence in it. If Abraham Lincoln is TO have a
National monument at all it should be one
worthy of his merits and of the dignity of the
country by which it is built.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
Mr.. LOS LATEST LAMENT.
Detroit journal.

UeLrOIL JOurnH!.
There is something pathetic in the appeals of
the noble red men of Oklahoma, who have
more wives than the anti-polygamy law al
lows. They don't want the law to put asun-
der what they have Joined together They
are ready to compromise with the Territory,
agreeing not to increase the number of wives
they each now have to support them, but
rather than be reduced to one wife apiece they
would die in the attempt to hold what they
have. In other words, they vigorously protest
against making the anu-polygamy law retro
active, beca use it would sever fond ties and
break up whole families.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
cALIFoRNlANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. AT the Plaza, A.
j. Elliott; Cadillac, F. Z. Burlow, j. W..
Flynn; Marlborough. Joseph Josephs Ash
land, d. Lursen, c. A. Stoniatn; Grand Union,
Mrs. E. S. Loud; st. Denis, T. NJ. McFarlane !;
Murray Hill, r. Kennedy, Miss McLennon;
Imperial. Miss Lucille.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Hickey, Miss May
Hickey. Miss Olive Hickey, Master f. Hickey
left the Plaza and sailed on the st. Paul for
Southampton. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew WEIGH
also sailed Tor Europe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
more soldier, not one more cent is now

more soldier. not one more cent is now
Span's motto.'
1t is plain from this that Spain is get
ting sick of the long and futile struggle
to conquer the island. A little more per-
sistence by tne insurgents joined to the
advice of the United States to let Cuba
go free may induce the Spaniards to yield,
and the long-foug for freedom will be
affirmed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
TREAT RANDSBURG WITH FAIR
NESS
Randsburg Miner.

The San Francisco CALL and the Examiner
have contained some good accounts of our
camp recently. In choosing among the great
City daiiies our people should bear in mind
that both thes5 papers have always treated
Randsburg with a spirit OF fairness and govern
themselves accordingly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

tho new State of Idaho as her first Senator his
Iono sneeches are said to have driven Senator
George Edmunds into private life He has
been by turns a miner, stock-ralser, mer'
chant. a banker. He has lived In Nevada,
California Oregon and Idaho.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

Are you going 1.-THE country on vacation: II
So It is no trouble for rs TO forward THE CALL to
your address Do not let it miss you for you will
miss it, Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office Will receive prompt attention.
NO EXTRA CHARGE. Fifty cents per month
for summer months
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

him. The latest announcement is that he
has been engaged to direct series of con-
Ger ts-frst at Stockholm and then at Odess a.
And in the meantime what is to become OF the
Musical Lyceum at Pesaro?
Sarasate, who is passing the summer at his
native town of Pampeiuna, has presented that
city with perfect collection OF personal
souvenirs, including ring given him by the
Empress OF Austria, and jewels OF which he
has been the recipient from Napoleon Ill,
Queen Victoria, the King of SaXony, etc.
Anton Seidl's conducting has been making
quite a sensa ton at the Bayreuth Musical
Festival this year. He has directed "Parsiial"
for the first time, and ii seems that even the
orchestra and soloists were perfectly en-
chan ted with their new leader. AT the final
rehearsal all the musicians put down their
instruments the moment the second act was
ended and applauded Seldl vigorously. In
spite OF his long association with America
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

A London physician advances the
theory that kieptomania is disease
peculiar to the rich and is due to in
herited instincts for wealth which have
assumed degenerate form. This is a
lucid explanation of the social phenome-
non that poverty-strlcken thieves are
never known to show any signs OF klepto-
mania
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

The free trade league announces that it
will begin at once an agitation for a new
tariff. Nothing. it seems, will settle that
league except club that weighs ten
pounds and is in the hands of man who
means business.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

The Wife-Doctor, can you do anything for
my husband?
Doctor-What seems to be the matter?
The Wife-Worrying a bout money.
Doctor-Oh, 1 can relieve him of that all
right.-Yonkers Statesman
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

1t is now said that the use of the X-ray
in diagnosing injuries to the body is OF
considerable danger, as no one yet under
stands the full effect upon the human
system of the powerful forces it exerts.
Several stories of evil results from the use
of the ray are going the rounds, and an
one of them it is said the injury was SO
serious as to require the amputation of a
leg.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

An appropriation of public money to
send delegation to invite Mckinley to
come TO California would be appropriate
enough If we first get reasona Bile assur-
ance that he may accept the invitation.
In the present condition of City finances
and municipal needs we must look before
we leap on any sort of money PROPOSE.
ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

1t is stated that after months of expert
ment the horseless cab has been success
fully operated as q commercial venture in
New York City, and will be permanent
feature of street traffic. Twelve of the
cans are now in constant use and can
make from four to fifteen miles an hour
on smooth pavements. They are run by
electricity and are operated at about one
half the expense OF keeping horse.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

Listen when you're with wise men, ana you'll
learn how to grow wise; listen when you're
with fools, and you'll learn how to escape
folly; and never listen at all to either wise men
o: fools, and you'll have such jolly good time
of it you won't care darn what you learn
Truth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
Not Excessively Warm on the Great
Santa Fe Route.

popular msbeef exists that in summer it is
very hot in crossing the continent on the San a
Fe route. Through Arizona and New Mexico tn lie
line is situated at an average elevation of 5000
feet. Lowest rates and superior accommodations
to all Eastern and European points. Ticker office
644 Market street, Chronicle building
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

Ex-Empress Eugene of France recent,
visited and inspected the United States shir
San Francisco as 1t lay at anchor i'll the por
of Smyrna, Asia Minor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05

ANY one who cannot sing or having throat
trouble, can develop perfect voice of three
octayes by sim pie exercise. Free lectures at
vocal studio, B. B. Hall, 121 Eddy, at P. NJ
to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-05
CALIFORNIA glace fruits soc Id. rownsenra T..

FPFcrAL Information daily TO manufacturer,
business houses and public men By tho Press
Chipping bureau "a Hens. $40 Montgomery