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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

3 MATTRESSES, first-class hotel, city, s2o. see party here at 10 O clock Monday; restau- rant waitresses S6 week; and others. J. F. CROSETT & CO. 316 Sutter st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05

REFINED working housekeeper; must be good cook, institution, $40. MISS CULLEN. Cuffa St
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-05
HELP wANTED-FEMALE.


 WANTED = Cook. small wash, short distance, S25; 8 cooks German style, $25 and $50; girls for housework-San Rafael. s20 and s25; Fruitvale SEQ; Tehachapi, S20; Martinez, s20; Alameda, s20 and a large number of girls to fill situations in city. J. F. CROS- FIT & CO. 316 Sutter st.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
STORY OF A HAT.
ReveaI,BR the Secret Of It's Two Trips
~ Around . Table.

ReyeaI,,nK the Secret of It's Two Trips
~ Around q Table.
A numbs4 q nc. s'e q. - Sfsl SEere ! e { one
time gathered in we'll known chop
house in New York. The conversatio,
was Of course brilliant, and the repartee
sparkled with mirth and wit. During
lull in the talk the door slowly opened,
and an old southern darky, grizzIed
with age, poked his head in and then
slowly drew his body in after him. A,
waiter started to eject him, when one
Of the gentlemen cried:
"Wait moment Let's see what the
old boy wants.
The darBy bobbed up to the table
where this gentleman sat and held out
his hat Throwing a wink to his leigh.
bors. the gentleman took the hat and,
making show Of placing something
into it, passed it on to the next man.
who did likewise. The hat mado tour
of the room, to the puzzled wonder of
the darky. The last to receive it SOL
emnly handed 1t back with a polite
bow, saying:
"There, CTR, don't you think you have
something to bo thankful for?"
The old darky looked solemnly around
the company and, mechanically taking
the hat, he said:
"Gen n'men, I'ze indeed glad dat got
chen de hat oackI"
The reply was so thoroughly enjoyed
by the company that the darky left the
place a much richer man than when he
had entered it.-Kansas City World.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
WHY He FaiIed.

A Wellington Chinese trader known
as William Joe Gett, formerly a Chi
nese interpreter, failed some time ago.
Here is an extract from his statement
Of the causes Of bankruptcy, which,
written in red ink. covered four pages
Of foolscap. After detailing his trading
experiences The Celestial writes:-
II see my troubles endless to come. I
can't get my money to pay. am help
less. During last three years over SO
creditors support my business During
last two me tbs not one let me haya
q penny on tick. Fish never can liveEin
a dry pond without water Engine can't
move along withort we'll supply -
coal. Boy c. ut fly his kite without tan
on 1t HoIhekeeper pour out all tea tn
the cap no refillcd water-hoE sho give
you more tea you require? All empty
ont just the way like my business. -
Sydney Mali.
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Watson as q capta,a,

Being conscientious and consistent al
ways, Watson g religious scruples, COM
bined with q stern sense of military
duty, sometimes led up to peculiar Incl,
dents At-nna time aesantan had been
fopp5l guilty OF qarG y. his leave
( and coming N 6os tokicated He
fully expected to- r. .1Aanced the fol-
Ioss1ng morning, bI6sSS s.isurprised to
be called from ais hammock at mid.
night he confronted sae captain ON the
quarterdeck.
"You are guilty Of misconduct That
calls for punishment, said the captain
earnestly. "You are probably in sus-
pense and are worrying over it also
have worried over your case, and my
conscience will not allow me to inf1ict
needless cruelty upon You by keeping
your mind racked with uncertainty for
even another hour. You will be confined
in the brig on bread and water for Eve
days"
The evident arTegtness and sincerity
OF the captain so impressed the culpris
that he clumsily thanked his command
ing officer as be was being led away to
prison. New York Times.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

II guess" said the Madrid press
censor, THAT we may as well put out q
bulletin congratulating the public on
the speed developed by our boats. -
But they couldn't get away" sug-
gested the assistant.
"That's all right. Horizontal sailing
didn't happen to be their speciality.
But think Of the rapidity of their YER
tical descent t"-Washington Star.
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A Song Of Peace.


Glad tidingsl Silence. GrumsI
From war and strife al last long release,
And when each day the bill collector comes
Cry "Peacel Peacei Peacei"
No more our warriors roam.
The roar of musketry at last must cease,
And when you're lectured in the shades of
home
Cry "Peacei Peacei Peacei'
When orators remount
Platforms political, your time to lease,
Ere you the weak and weary minutcs count
Cry "PeaceI Peacei Peace!"
Cry till the hills resound
And mover let your chorused crying cease
Till sea and air and earthquake shaken
ground
Cry "Peacel PeaceI Peacei'
Atlanta Constitution
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

The next dietetic fad is going to be
banana -four. Manufacturers are expert
menting in this direction and promise
soon meal that will keep as long as
wheat -four and make a much more
nutritious bread. AS already the craze
for whole wheat -four is passing, this
new albumen will undoubtedly meet
quick welcome when it comes The US
OF the banana has developed its great
value as All article Of food, and tta
great army Of banana consumers are pre-
pared to accept eagerly its further de-
velopment New York Post.
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NO 6.
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE.
A Mountaineer Who Highly Appreciated
Really Good Cooking.

heAi'y 0o0o cooking
As rule the mountalneer OF Ken
tueky Is not gastronomic connoisseur,
ana tho visitor at his table is quite as
likely TO hear DRIED apples referred 20
as fruit as he Is to find any otner
KIND OF fruit on the table OCCASIONALLY
however, one OF them is sufticlently ior-
tunate TO get away from ms fas'nesseS'
and living temporarily dovn IN the
blue grass mas an opportunity 10 acquiro
some virtues not otherwise ootalnaole'.
lt was such q one caugnt up WI q one
morning III Iune @'ohs eho rloee o. tne
Oumoeriahoa =, =.
M LOOKING tof " Pih""' Salo
aiVer a 1t" prI'Ah'- '''''''S' can
stop Tor a Week or '' "h'." OK uF
some 'inl"ef l h.iV" Z" u. 81 2"A-
hoou.. / yc" e'''''. ID any
q Nv
, Ind here, he 20
yon so to Mouns Pleasant. Irgca4U
that's too fer. But hol' on, broke
in with n sudden thought, at IS tha
Widder Iackett. She axed Il. istl y
to see some nv You folks at the Il a.
tell 'em she had q place to sleep and eaC
two er three men ef they wuzn't too
pertickler. " .-.
"Is it pretty good placer I in
| Quired thoughtlessly.
The young man 8 face flushed.
"Well, reckon" he said with some
emphasis. "She's goin to be my moth
er-in-law come next September. "
"Oh, beg your pardon, l hastened
to explain. II only asked to know II
she had good eating. Some Of that we
get in private houses even in the cities,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
Misunderstood.

Madam" remarked the faoetious
boarder, II am sorry you did not make
q clean breast of 1t.
"Sir" said the naughty mistress Of
the house. "Of what, sir?''
"This chicken, ma am. AS 1t is, 1t
is rather depressing-that is to say-er
down in the mouth. "-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
In the Pension Line.

A patriotic father in search Of infor-
nation writes as follows.
II hears good deal Of talk Of peace
betwixt the United States and Spain.
Now, what ! wants to know is this: l
have two sons with one leg off each,
which legs they lost in the war. So far
so good. But how much will they get
apiece for each leg and will the govern
ment pay 'em the money without they
having to employ a pension agent?
That's what bothers me. Atlanta
Constitution.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
A SONG.

Tho wind comes riding down from heaven.
Ho, wind Of heavon, what do you bring3
Cool for the morn, dew for the even,
Ard every sweetest thing.
Oh, wind of even, from pink clouds driven
What do you bring to met
The low call Of thy love, who waits
Under the willow tree,
Whose boat upon the water waits
For me-for thFei
Harriet Monroe In Century.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
A Tale Of Terror.

The soldier bold on his pillow rolled
Like a log in billowy sea,
And q close reefed sheet beat a slow retreat
To his neck, but naught cared he.
The night was hot, but he knew 1t not,
Nor the sob Of the dying wind
That clutched his hair as he sweltered there
With a nightmare on his mind
Far, far away, by q tropic bay,
Bivouacked in a rank morRss,
He lay IN his dream by a bracklsh stream
Full of yellow fever and grass,
And food Of rain soaked body and brain
de framed kctifl very core,
Though it died in a"A-i won't rehearse,
.hty snore.
Then ont Of the gloom,
room- -s---s-ssiy V'1neN 1uuSie-or
III ! s.sssls--s -z--.--
.x-Sfaitorous Spaniard stole,
And with blade that q Turk had made
Struck the sleeper to the soul
At the deadly stroke the sleeTer woke
With a shrek OF wild ees. air
And clasped bis side, but the dream had lied
A mosquito feasted there.
Chicago Record.
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The Hero.

he had fought before Cavite,
Blown the dons to little bits:
He had struggled with the heat, be
Showed half hundred hits,
he had Sraved determination
At the reeking cannon 3 mouth,
And q proud and loving nation
Hailed him hero. north and south.
he had never feared nor faltered,
He had never known defent,
But this state Of things was altered
By maiden small and sweet,
And for seven months this hero
Sought for courage TO confess
That his life would be as zero
II she didn't answer "Yes!'
New York Truth.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
A Prudent Son.

Father-My son, this matter is one
In which outsiders have no interest
whatever. 1t is strictly home ques-
tion, concerning ourselves only, and we
should act as unit in its decision.
Son with satirical side glance)-
Then we had better go right home and
consult the unit-Richmond Dispatch.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
whats happened?" he asked.
Couldn't Believe II.

"Do you see that tall girl with the
fluffy brown hair over there?"
"The ono with the pink roses in her
bodice?'
"Yes She knows French, German,
Latin and Greek, besides English. and
she graduated a few weeks ago"
''Pshaw. that can't be right There
must be some mistake Why. that girl
is actually beautiful" - Cleveland
Leader
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

He-And az, to understand tt.ai
your refusal is final?
She-It is.
He-Then life 20 longer has charm
for me. shall hang myself.
She-Will you graft me a favor?
He-Certain!y Name it.
She-Discont!nae your existence else
where. Papa objects to your hanging
around here--NsY York Journal
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

It is natural for rich man to become
familiar with professional man be
hires and to address his physician as
Ny dear doctor. But to his solicitor
he would not say my dear lawyerI'
although the legal mans fee would be
quite as good. New Orleans Picayune.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17
WAR POETRY.


When the Boys Get Back.
Well, they're comm back, o. sss,
A-bringin with 'em more OF less
OF m 'larla and experience
And glory, which they've took on sence.
We seen 'em trompin out las spring,
Dead set on lickin anything
That had a streak of yeller In
Yes, fever'n allies bound to wiz,
And now they're comm backl A few
Are shy log or arm or two,
But we'll never let 'em feel the lack
When the
Boys
Seems like my hide is gettin tight
To Dustin with held in delight
A-thinlin Of them soier boys.
1want to yelp and make noise
That's big enough TO shake the state
Because they're comm back. But wait,
ae world won't hardly hold the din
sIl make ..hcn they show up agin.
] AIMED IL " Ii won't make very one
eineral ~ fore we're don.
& , r4r0 IL On the almanac
-@s WACd
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Back

dy boy IS with 'em. too. you bet.
He's got almighty tanned and wet,
. reckon, In them trencht- here
II Santiago, but he'd squary
] isseif against all kingdom Mgme
Ad never squeai. And hu :. oome,
I'm told by them as patched his hand
Where ne got shot. Oh, he's got sand
Enough to make a mountain Of.
So he'll get well, and yet love
To think III have the keep Of jack
When the
Boys
Get
Back.
Chicago Record.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

Commodore Schley has received
mere than 1900 letters from admirers
in the United States, observed Mrs
Snaggs, land he intends to try to an
swer them.
'Then he will find use for the type
writers captured from the enemy" re.
piled Mr.. Snaggs -Pittsburg Chron-
icle- Telegraph.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

both, straining their despairing eyei
into the wall Of mist and spray which
relentlessly rushed down upon them, il
the faint hope that some passing vessel
might appear through the gloom of the
gale.
At length the skipper turned and
scrambled down the sloping bridge to
where the mate crouched ON the lee rail.
"We shall have to try the boats, Mr..
Smith. She'll not last much longer i''
he shouted, the wind picking mp each
word as he uttered it and sweeping them
away TO leeward, as if jealous Of the
mate hearing them.
Its very poor chance" said the
mate, "but / suppose it's our only one.
How long do you give herr"
Half an hour at the outside Are
the boats all ready?'
They've been ready since morning, I"
said the mate, "but can we get them in
the water unsmashed, and won't the
f1remen rush them?''
u don't think so" replied the skip
per. "There's time enough and room
enough for all TO get away"
But his face took q grimmer look as
he led the way down from the bridge to
the charthouse, the mate following him.
Inside they could hear each other with
greater ease, and the skipper, while
taking his revolver from drawer, gave
the mate his final instructions.
"We'll lower the forward lifeboat
first, as she's the biggest. You will take
charge OF her, get your crew aboard and
have every one in his place befre we
start to lower, 30 that you can sho q of
as soon as she touches the water. II
those patents act, You ought to be all
right. T" The boats were fitted with a
patent contrivance by which the tackhs
holding them are automatically released
the moment the boat is water borne, so
that there is no unlocking Of blocks to
be done while the boat is sgetting Z shed !
to pieces against the ships side.
Il shall be A.l right, 2 said the mate.
"but what about your Who's going to
lower the falls Of the after boati YqR.
can : manage it from the boat itself, {
with all the crowd you will have on
board.
"I'll lower her from the deck '' s.id
the skipper. sIf thttGShaya-e long
painter msds-tass e sa, ship, they can
easily pull up again r the counter,
and I'll make jump Eof IT,
Mind you don { Jump short You'd
have poor ohan1e with thoss boots
md oilskins ON. " said the mate.
'Oh, I'll manage. % replied the skip
per. "Call the men up. %
The men came up in body, and the
lklpper came out on the deck. revolver |
u hand.
The ships sinking, " he said. sand
have decided to- take to the boats
There's plenty Of time and room for ali
Q get away in safety if you obey M
riders You win ramain standing wher3
'ou are till | call your names; then th
nan whose name is called will take his
4ane IN the boat ANY man that star |
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she island to Be.
PEACE POETRY.
When the Troop. March by.

when the Troops March by.
I'd like to be in Washington. beneath the
splendid sky.
When, with victorious banners the troops
come marching byl
I'd like to be in Washington and see Old Glory
fly
Der the great and glittering legions when the
troops march by
I'd like to be in Washington that day I'd like
to see
The follows that have worn the wounds in red
for you and mel
To see the old flag ripping like a rainbow
round the sky
Der the men Of Santiago when the troops
march byi
I'd like to be in Washington when every legion
comesI
! know my heart would answer to tAe beating
Of the drumsl
To see the men who faced the fray, who did
not fear to die
Oh, I'd like to join the chorus when tho troops
march byi
I'd like to be in Washington, I'd like to sec the
blades
That were reddened for their country fast
from the old brigadesl
Though war may make US weary, though the
green graves make US sigh,
I'd like to shout "God bless 'emi" when tn,
troops march byI
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" WUW Z EWUU AANAB DEUu DbGKNEUWa
We hope the tlmesll brighten
When peace has been declared,
That the burdens they will Tighten
When peace has u-Oll o-lnrali
That friendsll all De mingllng
And finger tips be tingling
From pockets that are jingiing
When peace has been declaredi
We hope for good times coming
When peace has been declared
When regiments cease drumming
And peace has been declaR5s
That whom all strife Is oyg
zifd TdfFE foyer
The cows'll be IN clover
When peace has been declaredI
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

eff you'd been half an hour later, I"
she said, ~ dent know what / should
have done.
whats happened?" he asked.
"Why, Mrs Gadding next door has
been in here with such an extraordinary
tale, which she made me promise l
would never breathe to living soul.
that it has seemed as if l positively
couldn't wait for yen to come home to
tell you about it. Chicago Post.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

Ferestco In 'tne apparatus rnefe' Tor wire
less telegraphy that he sent off three
one to Sir George Stokes at
a second to his own assist
ant at Glasgow and third to Lord
Rayleigh and Mr. Preece In Londo
~..-------------she islandto Beurnemot i
on the mainland, a distance Or o-rnil ),
and then were repeated to their sever
destinations by wire. Although the
Marconi apparatus is being used onIy
experimentally the distinguished scies..
tlst insisted on paying for these messages
at the usual commercial rate.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-17

During recent visit to the isle Of
Wight Lord .elsin became 20 much in
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-10-29
IneIden, of rrorIer rrnr.l.

What the dash are you here for?''
said an angry passenger, stepping
down slowly from the footboard OF a
trolley car. He thought the conductor
should have looked out for him and
stopped the ear where he wanted 10
get OIL, a block back.
"f1l show You what I'm here tor
said We conductor, reaching for the
bell cord ttingl tingl) as he spoke, and
zip zip, zip" came the sound Of the
mo'ormnn's lever turning In tho
notches, and
baz.zs.zz-zzi" Sang the trolley, and
before he knew 1t the passenger found
himself standing alone In the middle Of
the road--N. Y. Sun.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-10-29
L G THE BRICK.

Higginsyille Advance;
The Lexington I~ntelligencer would
hold the republicans responsible for the
mistakes Of the party thirty and forty
years ago. The lntellIgencer is not
consistent. The Intelligencer has been
a democratic paper from the day Of its
birth, has preached democracy ffty-two
weeks 10 the year, and yet today refu-
SEES to stand by the administration Of
Grover Cleveland, the only democratic
president this country mas had during
the entire period OF the Intelllgencer's
existence. IL refuses TO assume res
possibility in its own party two years
back, and wants TO hold republicans
for mistakes 40 years old. The Intel
ligencer had better change its course OR
drop the questson.
The lntelligencer does 'hold repub-
licsns responsible for the mistakes Of
the party thirty and forty years ago.
especially as they "point with PRIDE
to those very acts which We have al
ways denounced. We rejoice that the
Advance admits that his party did
make mistakes.
We thank the Advance for the hand.
some compliment in regard TO our de-
moeracy. It was love for genuine de.
BoerAcy that made us repudiate Cleye.
land. We decline to have the demo,
cratic party held responsible fol
Cleveland after the party repudistec
him. When the Advance comes oul
and repudiates McClurg and Fletcher
and then Tepudiates Bill Warner, wht
endorses McClurg and Fletcher, vi
vii DO longer hold 1t responsible To-
this egimes Of the party 'thirty or fort.
years ago" Nor even twenty-five
years ago, when tact party robbed tn
state Of twenty million dollars In tn
railroad steals.
1t is true that Cleveland is the oDl,
democratic president ''this country ha
had during the entire period Of the In
~telligencer's existence" Perhaps tb
Advance does not want 10 be bel
responsible for the crime Of robbiD
Samuel j. T'ilden Of his Office. II b
will repudists the crime we. wi
forgive.
VIII the Advance repudiateY
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-10-29
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

Maude-"When he offered to kiss you,
did you cry for help2" Kathleen-"No, l
did better; Ihelped him myself."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
"Why is Edith crying so bitterly?"
"She went to the sewing bee this after
noon, and nobody noticed her engage
ment ring."-Cleyeland Leader.
81 can't endure Willins, with his eter-
nal Drag Of his ancestry" HE isn't
half as tiresome as Hillins, always brag-
ging about his posterity. "--Indianapo-
lis Journal.
Nearpass-"Thope the minister didn't
refer to the creditors the deceased left.
Benpet-"He merely said that his loss
would be felt wherever he was known
Detroit Journal.
SIN sorry" said Wandering Mike,
but 1 can't take that job you offer me
in the factory" why not?' "When.
ever I get a cold I'm slightly deaf. /
mightn't hear the whistle blow at quit.
ting ume.-Washington Star.
The Crockery Smasher.--Mrs. Hiram
Dear, l wish you would bring HON,
a dozen H~arveyized steel plates" Mr.
Hiram-"What do you mean?" Mrs
Hiram-"T'm just curious to see wha,
Bridget would do with them."--?hila
delphia Record.
"Some men are ungrateful wretches.'
"Why% when l was passing ok
Rockingham's packing house, las
night, l saw that II was on fire, 80
broke into the office, called him up BY
telephone, and told him about IT.
"YesP" "Well, he called me all kinds
hard names for not ringing in o Arl
alarm instead Of wasting time talkinI
to him."-Chicago Daily News.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-10-29
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING.

The following appointments for dem
ocratic speakers have been arranged
for, and r certain to be filled;
Hon. Champ Clark, Odessa, Monday,
October 81, 1880 p. m.
Hon. Champ Clark, Lexington, Monday,
October 81, 7;3O p. m.
Hon. W. 8. Cowherd, %Higginsville,
Tuesday, November LIST, 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Clarence Vivion, democratic
nominee for prosecuting attorney, aud
Mr.. James p. CHM, democratic nom
inee for probate Judge, will speak al
the following places and times;
Hodge, Monday. October 3ist, 1880 p. m
Bulls School House, Tuesday Novem'
Der LIST, 1880 p. m.
Chihuahua School House, Wednesday
November I'd, 1880 p. m.
Mock's School House, Thursday, No
vember Sd, 1880 p. m.
Centerview School House, Friday, No
vember 4th, 1880 p. m.
Every voter is cordially invited t
attend these meetings. A good speec.
and a pleasant time is promised a
each meeting.
Other speakers will be advertise
when dates are fixed.
S. n. WILSON,
Chairman Democratic County Com
HORACE +. BLACKWELL, Se'cy.