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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

The Duchess de la Rochefoucauld-Dou- deauville who died recently in Paris, was for many years one of the most brilliant figures in Parisian society, and her hus- band is prominent member of the Roy alist party. She was a noted beauty in her day, and admittance to her salon was regarded as great privilege. Her life in her residence. in the Rue de Varennes, while being sumptuouS, was also familiar. fetes which were the admiration of all Paris. The entertainments she gave at her chateaus of Bonnetable and Ecclis- mont were equally splendid and attracted all the leading representatives of the aristocracy.
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FUTURE OF THE PACIFIC.

The prediction that the coming century will see the bulk of the worlds commerce on the Pacific Ocean may not be realized There are facts connected with the race and climate and disposition that seem to mark the shores of the North Atlantic as the abiding seat of supreme empire. For two thousand years they have been so, and there are as yet no symptoms of decay. On the contrary. the strongest vitality and most triumphant energy are still centered there, with a promise of long remaining. Nevertheless. the com merce of the Pacific is increasing enor- mouSly and bids fair to conuuue su 10 do, and there is no room for doubt that the mercantile mad political importance of that ocean and it's shores will hence forth be incomparably greater than ever before in the known history of the world.
 There is on all hands a steady pushing thither. Great Britain has built railroad across the North American continent for trade. Russia is building one across Si- ber1a for the same purpose The chief eff forts of European powers for months have been to open new ports and gain new points of vantage on the Pacific coast of Asia. Germany has entered the competition. France is making all possi- ble efforts for the upbuilding of her em- pire on the Pacific. The wonderland of Japan is advancing by leaps and bounds. To-day more than half of the world S population is dwelling in the lands which look upon the Pacific Ocean. What pos abilities of commercial development are there
 And of all nations directly bordering upon the Pacific this is by far the great est Other great nations have colonies there; we have our own home domain. Great Britain has vast colonies upon it's shores and islands, but she herself is thousands of miles from Pacific waters. So is France So is Germany. Russia is connected with that ocean only by thou sands of miles of half-settled and half inhabitable country. But we abut direct ly upon it with some of our richest home territory. There is natures warrant for declaring that this should be the fore most of all Pacific Ocean powers.-New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
PROMOTIONS IN THE NAVY.

n a recognition and reward for their gallant / \ service at the battle of Manila President Mo Knley has given the line officers such pro- motion as lay in his power. In navy each officer is assigned number in the naval register and pro- motion from the lower to higher grades of rank usually proceeds in regular rotation The reward be- slowed the Manila heroes therefore has been that of giving them higher rating the list than they had before.
 The order of the President thus: For ad- vancement for conspicuous conduct in battle Captain Frank Wides to be advanced five numbers, Captain Joseph B. Coghlan to be advanced six numbers, Cap tain Charles V. Gridley to be advanced six numbers, Captain Nehemiah M Dye to be advanced seven numbers, Captain Benjamin P. Lamberton to be ad- vanced seven numbers, Commander Asa Walker to be advanced nine numbers, Commander Edward P. Wood to be advanced ten numbers
 This advancement the list of the officers who were at Manila entails of course corresponding re- duction on the list of those who not there Officers who before the change in position to receive the next promotions have now been super seded. This is, Of course, the fortune of Had they been at Manila they would have gone up higher but not having been there they lose the comparative rank they had and to some extent punished for their absence.
 In the course of few days however, the officers Of meet III the west lnQcS Will nave SlO1y destroying the Spanish ships of at Santiago, and then it will be their turn to get advancement the list They will be promoted in due order; five, some seven, numbers, and thus be put ahead of Deweys men, The line officers of both fleets will then have received promotion in turn, and the next naval register will show the of all in just about the same order of succession they held before the broke out It is a beautiful system and permits of unlimited promotions without straining In the meantime it is notable that promotion or advance has been given to the engineer officers of either fleet. Those who at Manila have not received honorable mention by Such praise as has gone to them has been in the nature of com mendaton for the engineer staff generally, and con- fers no distinction on the individuals who managed the engines of the big ships while Dewey and his men fighting
 Hobson the staff hero of the war; is still at Moro, and the Government at Washington is still in doubt what to do for him. If Congress cannot find time to enact the navy personnel bill and thus settle the Hob son difficulty, 1t would easy thing for the Department of the Navy to adopt for the staff such numbered register system they have foD the line By doing they could at promote Hob by putting him first the list for promotion and then when other staff officer does equal feat he in his turn could be advanced numbers enough to put him at the head for while There is no unfair ness in this to anybody. It simply provides promo ton for the fellows who happen be there when any, thing done and stimulates naval officers to get there every time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

When out on drill or dress parade. hemmed
 in on every side By laughing eyed bewitching girls. fair Cali
 fornias pride, We fain would please the Western buds of
 beauty so divine By marching with our heads erect in straight
 unbroken line. But oh! our ranks are broken oft and thrown
 all out of whack By comrades reaching for spot located in
 the back, For he's a prince of strategy. a wise old bug
 Is he. And knows where 1t is safe to feed. that Cali forria flea. We do not fear the climate in the distant
 Philippines, We do not fear the dangers of the sea that in-
 tervenes, We do not fear the spaniards we expect to
 battle there, Nor any other danger on the whole darn4d
 bill of fare. But every Colorado boy who the hon ored blue, Not only high privates, but the shoulder
 strappers, too, Are really afraid to face the fierce rapacity Of this blood sucking, ravenous old California flea. Denver Post.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
GIVE HONOR TO GRIDLEY.

Editor of the San Francisco Call: While much has been said of the heroic achieve ment of Admiral Dewey at Manila and honors have been paid the living hero, would it not be well to pay tribute to dead hero as well? Captain Charles V. Gridley fought through that battle while in dying condition, and as earthly praise can no more affect him we can at least honor his memory. l suggest, and be- lieve all patriotic citizens wlll join me in the suggestion. that Point Lobos avenue be renamed Gridley avenue, as a slight testimonial of the people of this city to the bravery of one who considered his country more than his life.
 MORRIS ROSENTHAL,
 1006 Mission street. San Francisco June IT.
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San Francisco, June +.
A QUESTION FOR DEMOCRATS.

Editor San Francisco Call: On July 31, 17S9, Congress passed the first revenue law. The act was strongly recommended by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State, on the ground that the same would fur nish money for the support of the Gov ernment and furnish protection to Ameri- can labor against foreign competition. Now what connection Is there between Thomas Jefferson, the father of American protection, and Thomas Jefferson whom the free trade Democrats claim as the father of their party?
 S. ROSENBAUM. San Francisco, June r, 1898.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Colunn hia--" Number Nine " Baldwin The Passion Play Alcazar-"A Celebrated Case Morosco's-" Under the Polar Star" Tlvon-"An American Hero" Orpheum-V Vaudeville The Vaudeville and Cannon the 6l3pound Man Olympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets Specialdes Sutro Baths-swimnlinG Fl Campo-Music, dancing boating fishing, every Sunday Coursing-At Union Coursing Park. Coursing-Ingeside Coursing Park. Excursion the Santa mountains
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A STRANGE SUICIDE.

50 years, was found lying dead in his room at Bloomington, Ill.,, and an autopsy dis closed remarkable means of suicide. evidently having been driven in by him. self with hammer or some similar in- strument Eight of the needles were rusty, having been in his body some time, but the ninth was bright and had been driven through his heart, causing instant death
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higher powers will produce? May we not
 mand greater and better things of their public servants as they grasp the varied power of the elements which form their national character?-St. Louis Republic.
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FATHER MARoUETTE-o. A. [

l roy, Cal. Father Jacques Marquette, born 1887, died 1875. was one of the most noted of the pioneers of France in the New World He was born in Laon, France, where he entered the Jesuit order In 1866 he emigrated to Canada In the course of his missionary work among the Indians in the Great Lakes region he made various explorations. He founded a mission at Sault Sainte Marie and one at Mackinaw. Marquette and Joliet in 1873 made a long journey by canoe by way of the Illinois river to the Mississippi and down that stream to Arkansas. Of this voyage Marquette left journal. The neyt year he built a log hut on the present site of Chicago. He then moved to Kaskaskia and while laboring among the Illinois In- dans he was taken sick and died. His ex- plorations and notes thereon were of great value. He has been honored by reason of his discoveries. This department is un- able to advise you of the truth of the ar ticle inclosed in your communication but it smacks very much of the romancer. The individual named is not in the back ground as described.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Excursion to the Yellowstone Park.

A personally conducted excursion will leave this city July 12 for the Yellowstone Park. via the Shasta Route and Northern Pacific Rail- way. Tourists will be accommodated in first class Pullman cars; tickets will be sold, n- cludng berths, meals and trip through the Park Send for circular giving rate and itiner- ary to T. K. SIMPLER. General Agent Northern Pacific Railway. 63S Market st., s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

n EFOHD enlisting for the war I sat me down and thought H or all the dreadful things with which
 the service might be fraught, And weighed with most exacting care 0 the dangers I would face,
 And thought that could meet them all with accomplishing grace
 checked the lengthy list Not one soul-ttrying hardship from the sched- ule would be missed. But here in these Pacific sands. anear the sob ping sea, l find one I had overlooked, the California flea. We never kneel to say our Now I-lay-me- down at night Without the nuisance joining with an aggra- vating bite, And while our thoughts try to fix upon the throne of grace, They're sure to drift in sinful way toward the other place. We scratch and nray and pray and scratch in alternating way, And ask forgiveness for the things we re tempted sore to say And often feel like asking the good Lord above why he Created such creature as the California flea.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

The Santa Fe Route sells cut rate tickets to all points East St Paul, $21; Kansas City, ss1 Chicago, $s2 50: New York and Boston. s42 55 Get full particulars at No GA Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

No German troops will land at Manila. In the first place nobody has the slightest of ordering them to do so, and in the second place u ere would not be room for German soldiers and Americans, too and the Americans got there first.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Judge Wallace is to be commended for having up for life more of the murderous criminals who make business of robbery and do not draw the line at killing. At times there may have been ten- dency criticize this urst for the severity of his tences, but thoughtful people have noticed that he has managed to seriously cripple the footpad in dustry.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Perhaps the Vizcaya was not hit by any American shell, but if she there is no telling anybody that no damage was done Spanish optimism is giving us more things to believe than ordinary faith accept.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

The Montana soldier wh- smote an individual for presuming to shout for Spain was not fined when he reached the Police Court and he did not deserve be- Of course anybody who desires has right to shout for Spain, but the propriey of going to Spain to do 1t is too evident to need pointing out.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
HOME GUARD FUNNY MEN.

Gladys (reading the news of the first battlel-Every man on the Hercules was engaged and
 Myrtle-Oh. Gladys, I wonder how they found out about Fred and me? He must have told it himself-Cleveland Leader
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

So far, Alfred Overend Esq has hanging over him fines aggregatng $I5oo, because he refuses to talk in court While this appears to be fair start to- ward the accumulation of an interesting set of la- biities there is telling what he may yet accom- plish by persistence The world is full of contra dictions anyhow. Within few days man has been fined in court for having talked too much.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Once comes the cheerful information that the Cadz fleet has sailed Also that it will divide and go in two different directions No details are given as the direction of either seetion but it is safe sume that will not be one having tendency to lead toward any American guns
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

MOKI TEA POSITIVELY CURES SICK headache, indigestion and constipation. de- lightful herb drink. Removes all eruptons of the skin, producing a perfect complexion. money refunded At No Percentage Pharmacy,
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Treat your Eastern friends to California Glace Fruits, soc ID in fire etched boxes. e27 Market street, Palace Hotel building.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Officials at Washington said to be resting se- cure in the belief that marines in Cuba safe However it is not the condition of the officials which particularly the people of this country Their anxiety is still for the marines
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Camp life is more pleasant with bottle of Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters. Prevents i'll effects of bad water. dysentery. etc.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

the nations named: Japan. 217; China. 1O3; Siam, 19; Korea. 2; Argentine Repub- lie, 6S; Brazil. 134; Chile, 66; Ecuador, 3; Peru, Il; Uruguay, Il; Paraguay, 3; Mex ico, 16.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

General Miles is again in Washington, and short hand report of the remarks which pass between the President and himself would be read with great in- terest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Admiral Camara is reported to be "acting strangey"-a delicate intimaton that he is getting daft To be Spanish admiral in these times is enough to drive toleraby strong mind to collapse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

THE COTTAGE CITY-Reader. Clover dale, Cal The Cottage City did leave with the mails for Dawson City and other places in the Northwest, but she only went as far as Seattle, and there the mail matter was turned over to the carrier who has the contract for conveying the same oyerland
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

According to ex-Minister Taylor, Spain is mot ripe for republic" Spain, it might be added, has passed the stage of mere rpeness
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

A Chance.-"But how could you have the heart to hang a man for stealing ten-dollar horse?" asked the tourist
 Fer two reasons Rubberneck Bill ex- plained They wasn't nothin else to hang him fer, an they wasn't nobody else handy to hang."-Cincinnati Enquirer
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Rumor that the Spanish contemplate experiment. ing with poisonous shell is probably u--true All the deadly gas that country is able tc generate is consumed in the making of speeches.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Certain of the Spanish soldiers beginning to ap preciate the bangs experienced by the condition o being reconcentrado
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

In the East regulars and volunteers have been fight ing each other While this not brothery the prac- tice may be valuable
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cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, June 17.-Frank B. King of San Francicso is at the Savoy
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Townsend's famous broken candy,2 tb 25c.
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LETTERS FOR MANILA-H.

LETTERS FOR MANILA-H. c. H., City. Mail matter intended for soldiers at Manila Is directed to the individual by the grade he occupies, the name of the organization he is attached to, Manila, Philippine Islands. Place the matter in the postofice at the earliest convenience and the Postoff1ce Department will trans init the same with all possible haste.
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Cream mixed candies, 25c tb, Townsends.'
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

10 % discount to the soldiers. Townsend's..
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THE LANCING-N. P, Oakland. The British ship Lancing, that left this port last October, is at Swansea, having reached there April 6. Her present cap tain Is Chapman. A letter addressed to him at Swansea will reach him, or if he leaves before 1t reaches there 1t will fol- low him. Her former captain Hatfield, is in San Francisco, and a letter addressed to him care of the Alaska Yukon Trans pOrtation Company will reach him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Soft baby cream, 15c ID. Townsend's.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

In the respect of being good only when dead there is another point of resemblance between the Apache and the Spaniard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Genuine eyeglasses.specs,15 to 4oc. 65 4th..
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Peanut taffy. best in world. Townsend's.'
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

The Cheerful Idiot.-"Is the crying of an infant in the night" asked the newest boarder, "a call to arms?"
 Sometimes" admitted the Cheerful Idiot And again, it may be only bot tle-cry. It all depends. s."-Indianapolis Journal.
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FLAG ADVERTISING - Subscriber, City. In Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Dakota it is unlawful to dishonor the American flag by its use for advertising purposes or to mutiate or deface It. These are State laws There is no national law on that subject.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

THE RIVAL-E. N, Stockton, Cal. The steamer Rival, that some time ago was in the passenger trade on the Alaska route. has, after visit to this port, re- turned to that trade and is now running between Seattle and the north.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

SILVER AND NICKE-D. D., Occi- dental, Cal. The average weight of a sil- yer brick is ninety pounds or about 1900 ounces Such can be purchased from any of the banks or assay offices. Silver in any quantity can be purchased In the San
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STAMPED ENVELoPEs-P. M.. CIty

STAMPED ENVELOPES-P. M, City. postal regulation provides that vessels carrying United States mail may receive letters just prior to the sailing of the ves- government stamped envelopes Letters upon which stamps are affixed will not be received. The reason for this Is that writ bossed stamp Is equal to a cancellation, while stamps affixed may be removed and used second time
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Here is story says the Kennebec (Maine) Journal, they are telling on trolley conductor in the employ of an Eastern Maine company. There being a slight wait, a certain member of the sex which is not considered eligible for enlist nl1nity got the benefit of his ruling pas sion. Here is their conversation:
 The Woman-Are you going to the Ban- gor House?
 The Conductor-No, madam.
 The Woman-Is this car going to the Bangor House, then?
 The Conductor-No, madam.
 The man-Well-er-er-is this the car to take to go to the Bangor House?
 The Conductor-It is, madam; 1t passes
 She clambered in and the villain smiled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
SPANISH CABINET.
They Refuse To Consider Any PROPOSE
ton That does not Retain the Colonies

They Refuse To Consider Any PROPOSE
ton That does not Retain the Colonies
MADRID, June % +. M.-The news
papers say the Cabinet at It's last meet
ing yesterday discussed the peace ten
dency observable In the United States
and in certain personages in spain. but
said that Spain will unanimously re-
pudiate unworthy conditions holding
that peace Is only possible, IF the con-
ditions are honorable and include the re-
tention OF the colonies"
Tho ministers deny the renewed ru-
nors Of Cabinet discussions. and the
reported resignation OF the Minister OF
FINANCE Senior Puigecerver.
u is understood that in any case there
viii be no changes in the ministry hntil
the Cor;es suspends its sltiings, which
VIII depend upon the voting OF the
budget, probably by the end OF this week
in the meanwhile the Cabinet Will re-
fuse 10 enter into any discussion OF the
war or the international situation as be-
ing likely TO impair the government 5
liberty OF action.
Government circles express satsfac-
ton AZ the situation IN Cuba but In re-
gard 10 Manila the belief Is expressed
that Captain-General Augusu will ask
the foreign warsnips TO land detachmenis
20 occupy Manila. on the ground that he
IS no longer able 20 resist the insurgents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-21
NEWS BROUGHT
FROM MANILA.
Insurgents Have Taken Many Spanish
Prisoners.
A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
General ASuinaldo Wishes to Form
One For Cohesive Purposes and
Wants the Islands to Become
United States Colony.
A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.

HONG KONG, June 2O.-The United
States TRANSPORT zahro, which has st
arrived here and anchored in Chinese wa
tiers, brought news from Manila under
date Of June l7th, from which 1t appears
that the insurgents now hold 400 Span
iards, and Loo natives prisoners together
with their arms. The insurgents also
captured on June 18th the town Of
Oalanga, the place next in Importance to
Manila, in the ray. Frequent fires nave
occurred In Manila and at Malate.
The United states cruiser Baltimore
was to have left Manila on June lth, TO
meet the United States cruiser Charles
ton and the transports from San fran
cisco. which the warship is conveying.
The latter were expected to reach the
northeastern most point OF the lsland OF
Luonz shortly aiterward.
DEsERIERS SHOT
Thirty Carabineros. who attempted to
desert from the spanish forces on June
18th. were arrested and shot.
General Aguinaldo. the insurgent lead
er. has informed United States Consul
Williams OF the formation of proyls-
ional government. merely tor cohesive
purposes, and has notified him OF the
desire of the insurgents that the Phlip-
nine Islands become an American colony.
The Spaniards have sunk the cruiser
Cebu. so as to obstruct the passage OF the
Pasg river.
The Americans at Manila say ap-
parently, friendly relations exist between
the French and German squadrons.
BOna-
venture proceeded from Hong Kong
for Manila yesterday, and anoth-
er British warship Is to fol-
low her The British steamer Is
meralda left here yesterday for Manila
in order TO bring away refugees. and the
British steamer Yen Sang will leave here
to-day for the same purpose.