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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Arrangements are going rapidly forward Tor
the German season of grand opera, which Will
open at the Tivoli carly in August. The en-
gagement is Just announced of Selma hoert-
Kronold, the welLknown Wagnerian prlma
donna, who will come here direct from Frank
fort, where she has concluded very success
full season OF German opera under the manage
ment of Angelo Neuman. Frau Kronold IS an
American, but has studied and made large
part of her successes in Germany, though she
has frequently sung in the East with Walter,
Damrosch, Hinrichs ana Seidl. In addition
20 possessing q fine voice Kronold is said to be
a highly dramatic and essentially modern
prima donna. The Wagnerian works. such as
THE Flying Dutchman," "Lohengrin," ETC.,
which will be produced during the Tivoli sea-
son, are to be sung in German. 1t is also pro-
posed to produce modern works of the Italian
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
F UGhr o. OH SIDES.
New Orleans Times Democrat.

"I met number of queer characters while
in North Carolina a few years since" re-
marked lady who had travelled, the other
day, "but think of them ali, an aged woman.
possibly eighty winters, who lived in the
country byways, exceeded the rest in point OF
interest l was asking her one day about the
war, and during the conversation inquired as
to the side her sympathy mad led her 10 sup
port.
Wall, now she said, there's my son,
Reilly He was bout like IL the balance He
went into the war and fit and fit until h s
clothes was all worn out; he starved most OF
the m, and when he got paid IL wuZ in
money that wouldn't buy nothin', So .i,Iy
got tired of that and so he lined the other
party aud, when he got plenty to eat and
wear and SIT a month In money that wuz
good anywhAr. he kinder concluded to stay
thar, and thar he stayed until the lighting
wuz all over"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

was recently given at the Martin Luther
Church in Dresden. The composer and his
wife, who bo distinguished singers
both took part in the performance. which was
a complete success. Mrs. Henschel, who is an
American, is coming with her husband to
make concert tour in the United States next
fall.
At Buenos Ayres a new opera entitled
"Pampa," by Brazilian composer, is about to
be produced. Brazilian composers are rare
enough 10 make the fact memorable though
one of the best-kuown compo sers who ever
went from the New World, Gomez, was a Bra
zilian.
Johannes Brahms left a larger fortune than
was at first believed, for his estate exceeds
S7O,0O0 On the other hand very few manu-
scripts have been found among his papers.
The latter only included q few songs and some
hturgical choruses for the Lutheran service.
These compositions are in a finished condl.
ton, and will soon be publish d.
At the International Exposition in Stock
holm there is to be a grand Scandinavian
music festival, at which the two composers,
Edward Grieg aud Johan Svendsen, will CON
duct their own works
At the Scala, in Milan, Franchettis new
opera, "Pourceaugnae," has not made very
brilliant success.
At the Royal Opera of Berlin a new opera,
''Enoch Arden" founded on Tennyson's poem
mas Just been produced with success.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

old pianist. She gave concert not long ago
and the dult artists who supported her were
quite put in the shade by the childs remark
able playing. Another Russian pianist, ooy
years DID, has created great astonishment
IN Paris at the Sale Pleyel. This child, who
is named Henri Karton, played Bach, Haydn,
Chopin and Beethoven unsimpl.fed.
When Meyerbeer wrote 'TAfricaine" ne
probably little thought that his opera would
ever be used TO the gloriication OF Vasca de
CANA. Many German theaters, however, have
used the work this year 10 commemorate the
four hundredth anniversary of Gama's dis
covery of the sea route TO india. AT the I'M
perial Opera OF Vienna "LAiri caine" has been
given under the auspices of the Imperial Geo
graphical Society.
A new "Stabat Mater" by George Henschel,
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Great Britain has expressed the desire
that as much space be allotted 10 her as TO
any other nation. In 1889 The exhibit of
Victoria's realm covered 230 600 SQUARE
feet. All excep three OF the Governments
invited by France TO participate in the
exposition have officially communicated
their acceptance.
II is time to begin making prepara-
tions in this i'm portant matter. This ra-
tion ought to be among the foremost at
the exposition. Our Industrial and scien.
tific progress has been swifter and higher
than that OF any other country on the
globe. Californians ought to be taking a
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

241 still reported as outstanding" to The
$S, ,375 934 CO. ceded to b. lost prior to 1870
am we have $15. .265, 179, which is one-th1rd
or SO per cent, OF the entire $45 $4,000 ever
issued, showing actual loss of per cent a
year; With these facts and de tails now in
the actual percentage O: paper none lost
and destroyed year by year, aud are now pre-
pared to consider the volume of greenbacks
and other paper currency in use during ina
past thlrty-tnree years and ascer tain the Der
ceutage of II which must be lost and gone lor
al time But must cave that in abeyAno9
at present JOSEPH AsBURY JOHNSON
$50 Market street, June 16 1897
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.

I've al us not ssed fellers,
Hits a risky hing TO do
To saiRalate accordiu'
To how things looks to you.
The man at talks the incest
Don't help you up the hill;
The one a. prays the loudeSt
Lon't allus pay his bill.
Sometimes the biggest fishes
Bites the smallest kinds o. bates
And Nigh y ugly wimmin
Can make the best o. mates.
The smartest-iookIng felier
May be regular fool;
You're allus kicked the highest
BY the meek est-looSing mule.
Atlanta Constitution
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

WHERE l. OUCH TO EE"

The late Cardinal Manning would occasion
ally, at the house of an intimate friend, throw
over "the care of ali the churches for an
hour and indulge in early "reminiscences.
One story he used 10 tell. though he himself
was the butt of Its humor, was of sculptor
who had attempted the Cardinals bust at
Rome.
During one of the sittings the sculptor dis
eonrsed on phrenology. and Manning made
him point out the head he was modelling
the supposed seat of the various organs or
bumps" AT last Manning asked:
,Mhere Is the organ of conscieutiousness 2"
The sculptor walked across the room IN
where Manning was sitting, and touching a
certain part OF the Cardinals Uranium saiu:
"Tha's where ii ought TO b -
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

lively interest in the premises. It is not
too early to begin. This Paris Exposition
will be competition of nations withou
a parallel in its scope and vastness. but
California should strive to be one of the
strongest factors in whatever measure of
success this country NAV there attain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
CALIFoRNlANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, n. Y, June 16-At the St.
Cloud-T. G. Hunt Imperisl-A. Roullier.
St. Denis-J. F. English. Thomas J. Sharkey
left the ST. Cloud. and sailed on the ST. Paul
for Southampton. Albert Thofehrn and Miss
Clara Edmond also sailed for Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
SAB Rate to Chicago via the Great
santa Fe Route.

The low rates made for Christian Endeavorers
will be open TO the public well. a opportu-
nifty to visit the East before enjoyed by Cal
ifornians Pullman Palace Drawing-room Sleep-
ing-cars the latest pa tern. Modern upholstered
tourist sleeping-cars run daily through from oak
land pier 10 Chicago >, timetable in advertis-
ing column San Francisco ticket Office GA Market
street, Chronicle hui ding. Telephone Main 53I
Oakland Ills Broadway
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

William schenck of Pine Grove, WIS., has
just escaped the monotony of never making q
mistake. He has been Town Treasurer tor
nineteen years, and his only error during
that time was returning lot on which taxes
had been paid. He is SO years old, and the
townsmen intend to keep him in Office for lite
He was born in New jersey.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

The Queen OF Greece is passionately fond of
flowers, and causes great masses of blossoms
TO be distributed twice week in the various
hospitals at Athens She is said to be in
defaugabie in her daily task of relieving suf-
fering.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
$50 so to S.. Paul, Minneapolis and
Chicago.

Tickets will be on sac July . to the 18th. Good
final limit, August 15; stopover allowed. It's
splendid opportunity 10 take a trip to Chicago and
stop of at the famous Yellowstone Park Send
cents in stamps for illustrated book, ''Wcnder-
IaLd," 10 T. X. Stateler, general agent Northern
Pacific Railway, 658 Market street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
AERIAL FLIGHT.

"a flying machine, so long a type for
ridtcule. has really flown; it has demon
sirated its practioa billy IN the only salts
factory way-by actually flying, and by
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

In the prevailing splutter, fuss and
worry over the campaign for the election
of the Mayor of Greater New York the
tired people of that city have one consola-
tion-Dr. Parkhurst has gone to Europe
for rest,
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
CALIFORNIA gIaee fruits. soc Ib. Townsend,s. !.

SPECIAL Information daily to manufacturerI,
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau tAllen's). $40 Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
HE summkR muNrns.

Areyou going 10 the country on vacation II
70, 1t is no trouble for Us forward THE CALL 10
your address. Do not let it miss you for you viii
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., 1897-06-17

You have today good opportunity to
practice for the glorious Fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Now that the free market experime Mt is
to be tried let Us hope it will be granted
every advanta e needed to achieve sue
cess. We need the market and a good
start IS the best way to reach the desired
end.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Subscribe literally to the fund for the en-
tertainment of the Christian Endeavorers.
The convention will bring the largest
number Of visitors ever received in this
City, and it will require the fullest extent
OF our hospitality TO do justice to our
guests.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Milwaukee claims to have the finest
barytone singer in the world, but as she
employs him as waiter in restaurant
it is evident her taste in music is not high
enough to give US confidence in her Judg-
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

The tariff bill is not being rushed, but
every day sees some progress made.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Southern protectionists still call them
selves Democrats, but the bourbons have
ceased TO count on them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

XIII the Dam Snake" is the title Of an
editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer, but
as they never swear in that city he phrase
Is well understood to mean only that the
Legislature should reject a bill granting
TO private corporation the right to con-
struct dam across the Delaware River.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

City extension in Oakland grows by
what it feeds on and is now reaching out
10 Berkeley for more sustenance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

But a week ago the people of the East
were com planning of summer snowstorms,
and now they are having sunstrokes
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

An agitation has been started in New
York for the enactment CT an ordinance
making it misdemeauor for any one to
get on a streetcar when all the seats are
occupied. The argument is that when
person has paid for a ride he Is entitled to
make the trip in comfort and no one has
a right to crowd him or stand up in front
of him
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Good times are not only on the way, but
are coming this way and coming at loco
motive speed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Professor Langley, having solved the
scientific problems involved in the con-
struction of an airship, it remains for
some one to make the invention CONNER
cially useful, and, as it is said, sit is always
the first step that COSTS" it is likely the
next step will be made in comparatively
short time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
MEN AM omen

Patrick Donahoe. the owner OF the Boston
Pilot, who has just celebrated his eighty-sixth
birthday, is in good health and attends regu.
larly to his business.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Every patriot should show forth his
patriotism.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

CoUeHs and colds are dangerous intruders Ex-
pei them with PARKER's GINGER Tonic
PARKERs HAIR BALsAM aids the hair growth
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Boston having rejected the DANCING Q
Bacchante" New York accepted it with
thanks, and now New York having re-
iected statue OF Pan Boston will take it
and be proud of it, probably ecause her
people have an idea that the Pan is some
thing which will hold beans for the multi
tude
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

FEvERIsHNEss of the scalp soon causes bald
ness. Ayers Hair Vlgor cools and c.eanses the
scalp and clothes il with beauty
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

The promoters of movement to pur-
chase Elm wood, the homestead of James
Russell Lowell, and set 1t aside as a part
Of the park system OF Boston and Cam
bridge, have set ap the claim that the
movement is one of National interest and
therefore feel justified in asking SD bscrip-
tions from all parts of the country to m ak e
the purchase. The idea is so good that II
might be adopted Dy us. Why not get up
a National sub cription for the geological
garden and Mission Pa-kP
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

British capitalists are said to be con-
s:ructlng five new railroads in Mex CO and
putting millions of dollars into manufac-
turing and mining enterprises in various
parts of the country, so it is evident if we
are 10 get due share of the trade of that
region we must prepare to meet this COM
mercial aggression and fight it with vigor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

larly 10 MS business.
The Duke of Connaught. third son OF the
Queen, has been officially appointed by the
British Government to take command OF Ill
of the troops assembled in London on the oc-
casion OF the celebration OF the Queens reign
Gerome intends 10 present to the Luxem.
bourg Museum his fine new bust in poly.
chromatic marble of Nine. Sarah Bernhard
The likeness is said to be marvellous, and it is
heightened Dy the touches OF color on the face
and hair.
The engagement is announced of Mile
Consuelo de Lesseps, daughter of the late
Count Ferdinand de Les cps, and Baron de
Lagrange. 1.-The bride-elect," says the Gentle
woman, sis a most charming young girl, sad
a great favorite among those who have re-
mained attached to the family OF the Grand
Francais."
Ex-senator Pugh ATTEMPTED to enter the
House of Representatives last week, but the
doorkeepeT refused 10 let MIN do so, inas-
much as the House recently adopted rule de-
barring ex-SenatOrs from the privileges Of the
floor Mr.. Pugh went sadly away, forgetting
for the moment that he is also an exRepre-
sentative, and is, therefore, entitled to the
courtesy he sought.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17
Remem ber Bunker Hill to-day.

Set all your starry banners flying.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

Among the thousand suggestions made
to the British Government aproDos OF the
jubilee is one to change the national
standard so as TO place upon it some en-
blem representing Wales. For years the
banner has borne the crosses OF st. George.
ST. Andrew and St. Patrick, but st. David
has been left out and at last the Welsh
have begun TO kick.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

UmclaI reports from Washington an
nounce that the fruit crops of Central and
Western Europe have been largely dam
aged by frosts, and it is scarcely necessary
TO say that America will have sufficient
sympathy for the people over there to fur
nish them at fair prices with all the fruit
they need to make up the loss. AS long
as we have the fruit and they have the
money they shan't suffer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

BUSINESS OFFICE:
30 Market Street,
San Francisco, CaIifornIs.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

EDITORIAL ROOMS;
b1S Clay Street
FsIephone Man-1s7A |
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-17

EASTERN OFFICE:
Rooms 81 and So. - Park Row. New York CITY,
DAVID NJ. FOLTZ. Eastern Manager.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
ROAD BUILDING AT BLAND.
Holders OF the Btg Bond ON the Abe.
marie Group In the COchiti District
Have Commenced Building
Road from Mines.

private letter from Bland brings the
pleasing news that 0. Il. Posey and his
associates in the big bond on the Albe-
marie group OF mines in Cola canon,
Cochiti mining district, have already
started large force of men to work on
the building of the wagon road from the
mines named to connect with the road
leading to the railroad at Thornton.
Sixteen men reached Bland from Pena
Blanca yesterday morning and were i'm
mediately started in on the important
work mentioned. 1t is understood that
the force will be increased from day to
day, and that the work will be prosecuted
with all possible expedition in order that
the heavy machinery needed for develop
ment purposes may be hauled in without
delay.
1t has not yet been definitely decided
whether the road will be built to Bland or
down Cola canon. The former route
seems to have the preference.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

In the absence OF quorum, the city
council failed to hold meeting last night
II. B. Cartwright & Bro. are sending
out some very handsome calendars to
their customers.
U.S s. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Fair tonight and Wednesday
colder IN north portion.
The territorial grand jury reported no
indictments this morning as was ex
pected, but will doubtless soon do SO.
The regular weekly meeting of Santa
Fe lodge No. 2, X. of p, will be hela this
evening at O'Clock at Castle hall. Visit
ing knights given a cordial welcome.
1.-THE ladies of the city intending to keep
open houses on New Years day will send
their names to the New MEXICAN, a list will
be published in the paper the.last day of
the year.
1t ia reported on the street that Hon.
A. M. Bergere, present.tressurer of Va
lencia county, is to be clerk OF the court
in the First district, under Judge John R.
McFie.
The funeral of the late Elias s. Shahip,
nephew of Mr.. N. Salmon, took place
from the residence of Mr.. Salmon, near
Guadalupe church, at 8 O'Clock this morn
ing. The body was buried in San Miguel
cemetery.
Mrs. j. Ii. Gerdes met with quite a Sc.
rious accident last evening. While walk
ing in the yard at her home on the south
side, she slipped and fell ON some ice and
sustained badly sprained ankle and
wrist.
The Jury trial of the three cases of TO-
sephine Deserant, administratrix, VS.. the
Cerrillos Goal Railroad company, is still
in progress in the District court, Judge
Laughlin presiding. At noon the prose-
cution's case had not closed, and the de-
fense is still to hear from. 1t is now
probable that the case will not 20 to the
Jury before Thursday.
The Nashville students will give you "A
Test of the Old Times," in their concert
next Tuesday evening. They will tell you
all about "Noah's Old Ark" Scamp meet
ing n Promised Land" all about "Truble
in De Land" and will petition that "Pe-
ter, Go Ring Them Bells" Get your
tickets early and be on hand.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Sheriff Kinsell returned from Silver
City last night with the witness he went
after.
Mr.. J. H. Bullock, of Peoos, is in the
city on business and registers at the Ex.
change.
Hon. Sam Eldodt and Mr.. Alex Read
went up to Ohamita on the D. 4 R. g.
this morning.
Mr.. M. Kaufman left Santa Fe last
night for New York City, where he will
spend the holidays.
Judge H. L. Waldo, of Las Vegas, is in
the city on legal business, and registers
at the Palace hotel.
Mr.. G. R. Hinchman, of Youngstown,
O., is in the city on business, and stops
at the Palace hotel.
Mr.. o. W. Alexander is up from Ger
rillos, attending District court, register
ing at the Palace hotel.
Messrs. L. Kelley and Pablo Griego, of
Cerrilos, are in the city attending court
and stop at the Exchange.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
ALBUQUERQUE NOTES.

1t is rumored that A. M. Bergere, of
Los Lunas, will be the new clerk of the
District court at Santa Fe.
George Johnson, one of the reliable and
rising young men in Santa Fe, is in the
city, and will remain several days, says
the Citizen.
A. Staab, the Santa Fe capitalist and
wholesale merchant, is in the city, and
this morning favored the Citizen with a
pleasant call.
Sebastian Hernandez and Grace Olive
Birlew will be united in marriage on Sat
urday, December %. They will reside at
Ranches de Albuquerque.
Montgomery Hallowell, bright young
attorney from Chicago, son of Colonel j.
X. Hallowell, of this city, has arrived, and
will spend the holidays with his parents.
Hon. h. B. Ferguson, delegate to con-
gress from New Mexico, came in from
Washington, D. G., on Sunday night, and
will remain in the city until after the
holidays.
Hon.J. W. Crumpacker, judge of this
judicial district, and his clerk, Harry
Owen, will leave tor the north tonight,
the former for La Porte, Ind, where he
will spend the holidays with his family,
and the latter for Chicago.
Negotiations are now pending for the
sale of the mine known as the Sixty
three, and adjoining the Albemarle group
Of mines in the Cochiti district. Colonel
j. r. HalloweH, formerly of Chicago,
represents some Chicago capitalists who
have signified willingness to invest in
the property The present owners of
the mine are Major Rankin, Don Rankin,
Judge l.. s. Trim BILE and Ed. d odd.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21

very pleasant wedding ceremony was
performed at 1880 o'clock last night at
the Presbyterian nance by the new pas
tor, the Rev. W. Hayes Moore. The con-
traoting parties were Mr.. A. A. Rugg, Of
Las Vegas, Santa Fe passenger con-
ductor, and Miss Elizabeth M. Campbell,
of St. Stephens, New Brunswick. The
groom was dressed in the conventional
ing gown of white material. Miss Alli-
son and Mrs. Adams, of the mission school,
were present at the ceremony. After
congratulations the happy couple were
driven from the manse to the CLAIRE ho.
tel, where a sumptuous repast awaited
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Rugg will reside at
Lamy junction.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
Patriotism and sentiment.


The Roswell Record, always frank and
fair in it's utteranoes, says editorially:
We believe that the provision in the Fer
gusson statehood bill, making Santa Fe
the permanent capital of New Mexico,
meets the approval of a large majority of
the people of New Mexico. By the time
the next legislature oonvenes We will
have capitol at Santa Fe that will meet
all requirements for the next half CEN
tury. 1t will be erected at less cost
than building of the same class could
be procured at any other point in the
territory. Aside from this Santa Fe was
a seat Of government before Plymouth
Rock was known to exist. Patriotism
and sentiment prompt feeling for San
ia Fe that no other town in New Mexico
can ever expect to command.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
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RPUuisiriOn HOnOred,

Acting Governor Wallace this morning
honored the requisition of the governor
of the state of Colorado, and Issued a
mandate for the arrest and delivery of
Nicolas Gutierrez, guilty of the crime of
forgery in Colorado, to Edward Farr,
agent.
Gutierrez is in jail at Mora, and Mr..
Farr will take him back to answer for
passing forged checks.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-21
Visiting santa Fe Friends

Mr.. w. s. Goldsworthy, city ticket agent
of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix rail-
road and manager of the Postal Tele-
graph company at Prescott, accompan-
panied by his wife and little daughter, are
visiting friends in Santa Fe. The gentle
man was chief clerk of the Santa Fe freight
Office in this city in 1890. They will leave
for Denver In the morning for holiday
oil