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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
TOO MUCH BLAINE.

I AMES c. BLAINE IS striking illustration of oI the degeneracy which may be manifest n the V son of a distinguished sire. He seems to have the faculty of attracting attention through the spec tacuar display of bad qualities. Ii he has good quail ties they have been kept Tn careful concealnent His appointment to the army mistake, which the army had right to resent. He had been, civilian, an abject failure, and there to suppose that in military life he would be different. The expected has happened, as occasionally 1t will, and Blaine goes out of the army, and, 1t is to be hoped, into the obscurty which would best become him.
 The history of the Blaine family is sad one. The father died when his heart had been by dis appointment. The two in whom he had con- fdence and paternal pride, whom he had learned to lean, preceded him to the grave. There was left James c. Blaine Jr. Possibly the possession of an honored name would have stimulated some men to earnest endeavor but not so with this young sprig He married woman too good for him, neglected and deserted her. He essayed newspaper life, and demonstrated that all he had to commend him the repute of his father Finally he received an appoint ment which brought him to this city Here he dis graced himself In the islands he acted the part of drunken boor, and he came back with fresh no- toriety.
 Now the telegraph states that he will be dismissed from the service If the good of the service is being considered, there seems no other course.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
UNNAMED DoG-CATCHERS.

HERE may be raised question as to what
 shall be done with the dog-catcher. Clearly
 this creature Is more dangerous to the commun- ity than the canine he pursues Yet he Is not only permitted at large without muzzle license tag, but to bear weapons wherewth subdue the decent ctl- gen. and star of authority to intimidate such do not venture near enough to be struck with a club. He has shown himself to be . nuisance, menace and dsagreeable spectacle.
 Undoubtedly the instincts of gentleman would lead him to adopt some other calling than that of nabbing dogs in a net. However, II decent person were to undertake the task he would refrain from brutality, from insulting and assautng any who might stand on their rights. When citizen owns a dog and has paid the required fee for the privilege, and then notes the catcher calmly disregardng the presence of the tag and taking the dog if it had been homeless and unloved mongrel, that citizen Is going to fight. He will not only put up good a fight as his physical capacity permits but he will find that he has the approval of conscience of the ob- servers, probably of the courts-of everything and everybody save the fea-bitten catchers themselves
 The dog-catcher is necessary evil, but there is no excuse for the aggravated form of him. His moral average is too low. He seems to be rufian, cow ard and thief Surely he could lay aside these characteristics or at least modify them and still be capable of performing the duties of his degraded
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
LONDON.

naa4nted a9 @ by all the historic smiles a,5 .
 Tomb bly 9f great soul vanished into snscs eais or base. ainis and passions. pure Fron 5heafsr ga ter, where life loudly domineers
 years ii0ush thousand oI naIs 9sttIe tLso and dearbought peace your ap- 1iIl iBe Cn9~ 6'o. on earth mans mightiest meet i0ur Fastness this columnar fame uprearsr III I togs ,, or monday night in rains and sIests or I-ioI+ ana siIver mists. or suns blood red VT violet alps of cloud, deep cha-,n For always through your monstrous maze o, hlth n steps unechoing. walk your DeathIesz city of ghosts. that can SO ehost1v ho,
 Edgar Fawcett in I.iterature
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
WHERE THE BRITISH BEAT US

II STRANGE contrast exists between the apathy / \ on the part of the American Government toward merchant marine interests and the ac- tivity and energy displayed by the British in building up the merchant marine of their country. It seems as if the British believe they do too much to retain control of the i'll and in commerce, for they lavish in their expenditures for the ad vancement of both their navy and their trade ship ping.
 The present Parliament not only provided immense sums for warships but adopted a measure offering a subsidy to shp-owners to take boys their vessels and train them for able seamen. It is stated that this course was taken because the decline in the Der of sailors of British birth has of late years be- come serious Tn the five years between 1891 and I8o6 the number of natveborn sailors British ships de- creased I5 per cent, while the number of foreign-born sailors increased 8 per cent
 It estimated by the advocates of the bill that If only half the number of ships that might take boys for training will do the result will be to add Sooo men annually the merchant service, and incident ally to the naval reserve force of the empire Great Britain will thus at comparatively small outlay in the way of subsidies considerable part of her merchant fleet into training schools from which skilled seamen will graduate to the commercial shipping or the war vessels of the nation according to the needs of the time
 While the British thus making every effort to maintain commerce which is almost at standstill, the United States, with rapidly expanding foreign trade is doing nothing in the way of legislation to provide merchant marine for carrying it on We are paying heavy tribute to foreign shp-owners and are thus losing annually far greater sums than would be required to advance both our merchant marine and our ship building industry.
 There is growing demand for American goods in Europe in South America and in Australia and a vast field for awaits us in the Orient The great nations of Europe alert and energetic in their efforts obtain the whole of this trade They understand the value of an adequate merchant marine to all the industries of people They know it is use less manufacture goods unless means Is pro- vded for carrying them to the markets where they can be sold Moreover, they desire that the ships which carry their goods shall fly their flag and be manned by their sailors.
 Surely with such rivals in the field it is time for Congress to enact laws that will give the American chance to compete equal terms with them for the markets of the world
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
she-They say that little learning is a

dangerous thing.
 He-Yes, I guess it is. found it so once. I stopped Investigating when I found out how much property my first wife'S father was supposed to own, without going ahead and making inquiries as to his way again.-Cleveland Leader.
 Pawnbroker-Wel. my son, what can do for you?
 Youthful Customer-AIy father told me to come here and offer you S25 for a gold watch, and raise it to 50 if I couldn't get It for less
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
ANUS EMENTA

Baidw+u-'.Prisoner of Zenda." CoIumbia-sBy Sad Sea Waves Aleazar-.HGay Blossom
 dorosco's-..Streets New York TIvoli-.-G -Girofe-Giroda'' Crpheuna-N vaudeville Comedy Theater-''ETh Matilda? a?' The Chutes-LiIian Smith Vaudeville and the Zoo Olympia corner Mason Eddy streets-SPecialties SUtro's Baths-SNinLning- SherIuan-Clay EaII-Entertainrnent This Evening Metropolitan Ternple-BensAt This Evening Cushion Tea-At California street. Saturday NoveTn sr :
 Rosenthal-Comng in December. Oakland Race Track-Races Saturday. ooto-
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
Through Tourist Car to St. Paul.

This car is nicely upholstered in leather leaves every Tuesday night, no change. Goes via Shasta route and Northern Pacific Rail- way. The scenic line Of the continent. Tick cts sale to all. Eastern cities lowest rates. T. K Stateler. general agent. eSS Market st., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

any gold watches for $25, but I've got some for 80 that are worth hundred
 Youthful Customer-Pm glad of that. get one for $50. Let me see them. please.
 Pawnbroker retires behind the big safe for a moment to kick himself.-Chicago Tribune
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
Onyx Tables and Lamps.

Beautiful new lamps, pretty globes, stylish shades and elegant brass tables make the incest and most accepts. .ble wedding presents. Sanborn, Vail 6 Co. TAI Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

A WIFE IN PORTUGAL-S.. City. In Portugal it is the duty of a married woman to accompany her husband every where except to a foreign country
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

SIGNATURE TO MORTGAGHA. c G. S., Arroyo Grande. Cal In the State Of California a mortgage does not re- quire the signature of the wife.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

If Colonel Berry will take word of friendly ad- vice he will let go that Red Cross money and do his talking about it after he has receipt
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

There could be no finer weather than San Fran cisco is having. Most of the recent days have been ideal Indian The fact is peculiarly interest ing when it is considered that the Middle West is trying to dig itself out of the snow and wondering whether not it has been blown into the next county
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Perhaps all these soldiers about to start for Manila getting married delicate compliment to Gen eral MerrittS good taste
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

TO EXTERMINATE FLEAsM c,+,- It Is said that ffeas will not rernain ;1 a bed on which has been sprfnkled cham Onile flowers
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

BRIGID AND BRIDGET-M. K, City. Brigid is only another form of Bridget. Bridget is Celtic, Brigitte is French. Br1gida is Italian and Spanish and Brig
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
AUCTION SALES.

By II LeuthoItz-This day, October Z7, paintings at California Hotel, and 7:59
 By Klip Co,This day, October z7 Horses, at corner o and Market street, at Il a. IT,
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Occasionally Judge who has passed sentence on a maefactor hears himself denounced and his character painted in unlovely terms by the condemned Hearst has had sentence passed upon himself and seems to be even as other criminals
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

TIGHT ROPE AT THE CLIFF-W. City. Cooke, the tight rope walker
 walked on a tight rope from the old ShI q IoiI House to the Seal Rocks September
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Mrs. Botkin has more reason to congratulate her self She would not have been Queen of the Tanks and Empress of all the Hoboes if she had been taken back to Delaware
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Auen's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

With Mcguire depending anarchist votes and Henley looking to Mexican support, the outlook of the two cannot be said to be bright
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters. the renowned appetizer. is used over the whole civilized world; it is imported from South America
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
JUST FOR A SMILE.

Young man." said the young woman's father, .'you have boasted several times that you possess an honored name"
 "Yes, sir, replied the foreign suitor,
 Well, may I inquire what bank 1t will be honored at and for how much ?'- Washington Star.
 First Stranger Con railway train)-So you are selling Prof. Blank new book, are you? Strange coincidence. am Prof. Blank.
 Second Stranger-That so? Then you wrote the very book I am agent for?
 "Yes The hardest work ever did was writing that book"
 "WeIl, well. That's another strange coincidence. The hardest work I ever aid was trying to sell it."-Tit-Bits.
 Sir" began the seedy looking individ- ual as he approached the cashier in a downtown office, T have seen better days. and if you will kindly render me a little assistance-
 'I am very sorry" interrupted the casn- fer but I can do nothing for you to-day. Charity should begin at home, you know"
 Thank you, sir, replied the mendi- cant as he extracted memorandum book and pencil from a mysterious srecess in his apparel What is your home address please, and what time shall l call ?'-Chi- cago Daily News.
 Do you believe there Is really such a thing as homesickness? ?"
 ''I know" said the man who had begun to eat downtown again after a year of married life, that home grub makes me sick. Enquirer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

ALLEGORIES, XXXCv, Oakland, Cal. IT you will consult the Century diction- ary, or in fact any English dictionary. you will find full definition of allegories myths, fables and legends
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Spain claims the right sell the cannon which she has longer the right to fire. Possibly few can non which, she does not exercise dominion will be necessary in convincing her of error.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

COPPER CENT-K. s. S.. Salinas. Cal A copper cent of 1857 sells for 50 cents to
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

So long as the Chinese highbnders intent upon killing each other shoot straight there will be no par tcular objection. They not half so dangerous to the community as the Democratic spell-binders
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

If Spain did not continually lose sight of the fact that in the she had the experience of getting licked, there would be fewer hitches in the negotiations for peace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Wholly smokei" exclaimed observant citizen, noting the circulation of the Examiner through the chimney of the garbage crematoy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Chaplain McIntyre's sentence has been approved The gentleman talked himself out of the navy but he had lots of fun while doing it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

If Aguinaldo really wants to visit Paris he should wait for the exposition of 1900 and go as an exhibit
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

SPARKLING WINES-D. R. S., Morro. San Luis Obispo O.. Cal. The tax on sparkling wines, commonly known as the war tax, is one cent on pint bottles or smaller, and two cents on bottles larger than a pint
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

NO CHANGE FOR OLD MAIDS-S., City. It is true that old maids have not the same chance in Russia that they have in other countries. The law there prohib- its persons over so years of age from mar rying in the territory of the Car
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Rea's followers seem to be manfestng many of the characteristics of rats who find themselves on sink ing ship.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Expressed in the vulgar and yet lucid language of the street France seems to have come of the perch.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Carpet-bagging and sandbagging need elimination from politics.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Perhaps 1t would be well for France to employ some of the sympathy expended Spain for use right at home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

Cal glace fruit 5oc per ID at Townsend's.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

FREE LIBRARIES-L. E. N, Los Ga tos, Cal. By an act passed in 1880 (Stat- utes of California 1880. page 23D, cities and towns have right to levy a tax not exceeding mill on each s1 of assessment for the purpose of establishing and main taining a free public library.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

SELLING PRICE OF CoINS-Constant Reader, City. The selling price of a half dollar of 1883 Is from 70 to 90 cents; one of 1853, If with arrow heads at date, from 75 cents to $1 25, if it is one without ar
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-27

G. S., Arroyo Grande. Cal In the State or California mortgage does not re- quire the signature of the wife.
 A WIFE IN PORTUGALeS.. City. Tn Portugal it is the duty of a married woman to accompany her husband every where except to foreign country.
 TIGHT ROPE AT THE cLIFF-w City. Cooke, the tight rope walker. walked on a tight rope from the old Cliff House to the Seal Rocks September 27, 1865.
 BRIGID AND BRIDGET-M. K, City. Brigid is only another form of Bridget Bridget is Celtic, Brigitte is French. Brigida is Italian and Spanish and Brig. 1tta is German.
 ALLEGORIES, XxXCy. Oakland Cal If you will consult the Century diction- ary, or in fact any English dictionary, you will find full definition of allegories' myths, fables and legends.
 SPARKLING wINEs-D. R. S.. Morro. San Luis Obispo Co, Cal. The tax on sparkling wines, commonly known as the smaller, and two cents on bottles larger than pint.
 NO CHANGE FOR OLD MAIDS-S.. City. It is true that old maids have not the same chance in Russia that they have in other countries. The law there prohib- Us pStSOIlS ONeI GU years or age from mar rying in the territory of the Czar.
 FREE LIBRARIES-L. E. N, Los Ga- tos, Cal. By an act passed in 1880 (Stat- utes of California 1880, page 23D, cities and towns have a right to levy a tax not exceeding mill on each s1 of assessment for the purpose of establishing and main taining a free public library.
 WILHELM DER CROSSES. IT,, City. The speed of the largest steamer afioat, the Wilhelm der Crosse, is 22.56 knots, the same as that of the Kaiser Frederich. The highest speed of any of the English built or transatlantic steamer is that of the Campania and the Lucania which is, for these vessels, 21-22 knots.
 THE CITY OF PARA-E. J. H., City. This department has no advices as to when the transport City of Para will re- turn to this city. As soon as the Govern ment decides to have her return to this post the fact will be made known to the agents here. and if you will watch the Calls shipping column daily, you will see when she is expected. It will be in the list of vessels ito arrive"
 SELLING PRICE OF COINS-Constant Reader, City. The selling price of half dollar of 1883 Is from 75 to 90 cents; one of 1853, If with arrow heads at date, from 75 cents to sl 25, if it is one without ar
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
is SPAIN RESPONSIBLE
Cabinet Meeting Called to Discuss the
Situation,

A Cabinet Meeting Called to Discuss the
Situation.
Washington, Feb. I6-At 1890 the
president called cabinet meeting to
discuss the Havana disaster. A tele-
gram was received previous to the meet
ing stating that the explosion occurred
in the forward magazine, and that the
sentry on duty states that no vessel was
in sight when the explosion occurred.
The impression is entertained among
the higher officials of the administration
that the Spanish had hand in the ex-
ploson. Doubt is freely expressed
among the naval officers that the Maine
could have been sunk by accident.
The failure of Lee and Sgsbee to relate
what caused the accident is regarded as
significant. The members of the house
and senate expressed openly their belief
that the Maine was fired by a torpedo.
The suspicion of treachery is gaining.
The officials are silent but are prepar-
ing for an emergency.
The greatest excitement prevails in all
the large cities of the country, and the
feeling is general that Spain was respon-
sible.
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
WAR INEVITABLE.

New Yorkers Suspect Spaniards of Com
plictty In the Names Destruction.
New York, Feb. l6-News of the de.
struction of the Maine created the great.
est excitement here. Few are willing to
believe that it was due to accident. War,
many believe, will be the inevitable re
suit OF the destruction of the crack battle
ship. The Spanish cruiser Viscaya is
expected to arrive in the harbor today
and some uneasiness is experienced from
the fact that no battle ship of her class
is anywhere nearer than Hampton
Roads.
DeLome when seen by the reporters
this morning was pale with anxiety
Said he:
This is dreadfui. l pray God it i.
some mistake. No Spaniard did this
Spain desires peace. There will be nj
war. There can be no war. This ap
palling disaster forces me to declare iha
love Americans as do no other coun
ltrymen than my own.'
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
TO THE RESCUE.
Boats Are Despatched From Key West TO
Havana Harbor.

Boats Are Despatched From Key West TO
Havana Harbor.
Washington, Feb. Io-Captain For
sythe. commander of the Key West naval
station, telegraphed the state department
that the tender Mangrove sailed at 3 a.
m. having on board Assistant Surgeon
Spear and DR.. Glendenning. Secretary
Long Immediately telegraphed to send
the despatch boat Fern to Havana.
Naval officers are not agreed as to the
cause of the destruction of the Maine,
though it was possibly caused by the ex-
plosion of the forward magazine. What
exploded the magazine is still the ques-
ton. A court of enquiry will be ordered
at once. President Mckinley, who was
informed of the disaster at O'Clock, was
deeply shocked and expressed create
Germ for the fate of the officers and men.
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
WILL START FRIDAY.

The Texas Uhautauqua Committee Will Ar
rive in Colorado Next Week.
A despatch was received from Eli
Hirsh6eld by Agent Giller yesterday af-
ternoon, which read as follows:
"The board of directors of the Chau-
tauqua association leave here for Colo
RADIO Friday morning, 18th. Date of visit
to Boulder will be determined after de
parture. Mr.. W,nchell will be with the
party. l will ask him to advise you after
discussing it IN Denver with him."
The members of the committee which
will visit Colorado are as follows: Super
iutendent J. L. Long. of the Dallas
schools; Superintendent S. H. Flakee, of
the Navasota schools; Superintendent C..
D. Rice, of the Bolton schools; H. C..
Pritchett, president of the Sam Houston
Normal at Huntsville, and Miss Mamie
Harrison, editress of the Texas State
School Journal.
The Times Democrat of New Orleans
in an item in reference to the Chautau-
qua association says:
"lMr Hirsh6eld says many noted edu-
Gators have already been engaged, or
else are now being communicated with,
relative to the matter. Prof. Graham of
the Chicago Social Settlement, is ex-
pected to lecture on Child Study
Private John Allen of Mississippi, has
been invited to give series of lectures
on his own personal experience as a
congressman. A musical festival lasting
three days, will be one of the features.
This will include all the choral societies
IN Colorado. Negotiations will be enter
ed into with Hon. H. d. Money of Miss
Iissippi, for course of lectures on Cuba
and leading nationah questions. 1t is the
int ntion of the Denver road to make
New Orleans the distribution point for
the entire southern country, and the rates
out of here will be accordingly"
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
WAS IT DESlGNED7

Captain sumner Does Not Believe the
Cruiser Name Blew Up Accidentally.
New York, Feb. I6-Captain Sumner,
in charge of the Brooklyn navy yard,
said this morning that the Maine could
not have been blown up by the explosion
of magazine. The rule is to close the
magazines at sundown and it is impossi-
BILE for the combustible stores to have
exploded. He is certain that the occur
renee was not the result of an accident.
Daily camera., 1898-02-16

noon.
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
THE OFFICIAL NEWS.
Captain Sigsbee Notifies the Navy Depart
ment at Washington.

ment at Washington.
Washington, Feb. I5-The secretary
of the navy received the following tele.
gram from Capt Sigsbee:
"Maine blown up in Havana harbor at
e:4o and destroyed. Many wounded and
doubtless more killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board Spanish
man. cf-war and Ward Line steamer.
Send lighthouse tender from Key West
for crew and few pieces of equipment
still above water. No one had other
clothes than those upon him.
"Pnblic opinion should be suspended
till further report. All officers believed
to be saved. jenkins aud Merritt not
yet accounted for. Many Spanish officers,
including representatives of Gen. Blanco.
now with me and express sympathy. Il
"SIGSBEE."
Daily camera., 1898-02-16
SMELTER AT vALMONT.

Plans Under Consideration by the Pennsyl-
vania Mill Company.
1t was rumored on the street today
that the Pennsylvania mill company are
contemplating the immediate establish.
ment of smelter at Valmont in connec.
ton with their huge mill. 1t is said that
this step is induced by the building of
the Ward smelter.
Messrs Blair and Thompson went over
to Denver this morning and Mr.. Mann
was absent in the mountains and con-
firmation could not be obtained this after.