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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
COLLECTED TN
 THE CORRIDORS

Robert s. Browne of Washington Is at the Lick.
 V. s. McClatchy of the Sacramento Bee Is at the California
 W. E. Dunn, prominent citizen of Los Angeles, Is at the Palace.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Dorn of San Luis Obispo are at the Baldwin.
 Judge H. c. Bond of Santa Clara is among the arrivals at the Palace.
 John Millzner, a commercial man of Tucson, Ariz., Is a guest at the Grand.
 Mrs. C.. H. Lux of San Jose registered at the Occidental yesterday afternoon.
 E. B. Braden, an assayer and dealer in ore, Is at the Palace from Helena, Mont.
 A. Silver, president of the City Council and acting Mayor of Los Angeles, is reg istered at the Palace.
 Special Revenue Agent Sewen arrived here yesterday from Washington, on a tour of inspection In this State.
 John Woifskill. an extensive real estate owner of Los Angeles, Is at the Palace and is accompanied by his wife.
 Ex-Sheriff E. F. O'Neill of Santa Cruz who has just returned from Alaska, is among the arrivals at the Grand.
 William Ruston of Lincoln. who is largely interested in cattle raising in Arizona, is staying at the California
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
CAVALRY SONG.

Our good steed sniffs the evening air, Our pulses with their purpose jingle; The foemans fires are twinkling there; He leaps to hear our sabers jingle;
 Halti Each carbine sends its whizzing ball; Now, clingi clang forward all,
 Into the fight! Dash on beneath the smoking dome: Through level lightnings gallop nearer! One look to heaven No thought of home; The guidons that we bear are dearer.
 Charge! Cling clang! forward all,' Heaven help those whose horses fall!
 Cut left and right They flee before our fierce attackl They fall! they spread in broken surges! Now, comrades, bear our wounded back, And leave the foeman to his dirges.
 Wheel! The bugles sound the swift recall; Cling! clang! backward all!
 Home, and good night! EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN.
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be affixed to the center of the rope and ntI a tape shall be. tied at six feet distant on line must be marked on the ground and SIX feet on either side two side lines par alIet m thereto; At the start the rope shall center line. No spikes are allowed in shoes. and men at the start are not per 1hai, hhitted t0 sink holes in the ground with thelr heels In lay-oown tugs the cleats height. Al
 RAILROAD CROSSINGS J.. Mill brae, San Mateo County, Cal. Section 4S6 of the Civil Code of California says, under the division devoted to railroad corporations:
 must be placed on each locomotive engine and De rung at distance of at least eighty rods street. road or highway; or a steam whistle must must be attached and be sounded, except In Tlties f1 s. at the like distance and be kept sound Ing at intervals until 1t has crossed the same.
 There Is a penalty of. S10O for every neglect to comply with the provisions of the section quoted.
 CARRYING ARMS-J. L., City. Sec tion 734 of the Penal Code of the State of California, which is as follows answers the question as to what arms organized bodies may carry:
 It shall not be lawful for any body of men whatever, other than the regular Organized National Guard of this State and the troops of the United States, to associate themselves together as a military company or organiza- tion, to drill or parade with in any city or town in this State without the license of tha Governor thereof. which license may at any time be revoked and provided further that students in educational institutions where mfli- tary science Is part of the course of instruc- tion may, with the consent of the Governor drill and parade with arms in public under the supertntendence of their instructor; pro- vided, that nothing herein shall be construed so as to prevent benevolent or social organizations from wearing swords. And any person or per sons violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to arrest and punishment therefor
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
WAR NATIONS.

1 MT. and Mrs de Wolf Hopper have beer | divorced, and De Wolf is now grass Hopper.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 Why do you sit at the piano every Nope; no one else, either, while I'm there. Truth. For Chicago Girls-Young lady, exam | ming bridal veils-Can you really recom- mend this one?
 be used several times.-Boston Traveller.
 War News-In a late issue a Chicago paper runs its marriage notices right un- der its war news, and that IS, perhaps, where they belong, from a Chicago point of view.-Denver Post
 Maud Is so patriotic"
 "Is she?"
 ''Yes. She's going to make a flag pillow and stuff it with guncotton--Chfcago Record.
 q hope. papa" said Robbie, ''that the MT. Simpkins, down in the village. got some there last Fourth of July, and half of them wouldn't go off. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
 Excuse me, but it seems to me that not brother or a near relative of Major Gibbs?' No, am Major Gibbs him. self" "Ah, indeed, that explains the re- markable resemblance. ."-T1t-Bfts.
 Coming Terrors- Bridget, who is that at the door?" Its a poor. man. mum. He wants something to eat of he's another refugee driven out of Spain by the war, tell him. there's nothing left for him. We've already fed eleven eX-consuls this morning. g.''-Chicago Tribune.
 Won Blumer-Did your wife have a com plete trousseau when you were married? ,Dimpleton.I should say so., Why. I didn't have to buy her any clothes for three weeks afterward.-Boston Traveller Handout Harry-Yes, marm, lost my arm in the revolution.
 Mrs. Kindheart-Wha revolution?
 Handout Harry-The revolution of a buzz saw, marm.-Truth.
 The Asiatic part of the Spanish navy is no longer in the swim. Yankee Dewey came to town,
 The town was called Manila: Yankee Dewey fired his guns
 And sank hot flotilla. Yankee Dewdle Dewey'Il do,
 He can do 'em up great. Yankee Dewey and his crew
 They're the stuff and that's straight
 -Anaconda Standard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
THE LATEST EXAMINER SPINDLE.

THERE was told in the local columns yesterday
 the story of gross and shameful swinde per
 petrated by the Examiner. Facts set forth, backed by indisputable evidence, showing that Hearsts paper goes by thousands daily fresh from the press to the crematory, there to be burned These papers can be meant to accomplish only object, that of deuding the public and binding an absent proprietor Fttingly enough the papers go in gar bage wagon and are consumed amid other rubbish and ofal
 In prominent place each morning the Examiner states that more than ooooo copies distributed every day. People reading this supposed to be- leve that the distribution Is to subscribers by the method o street sales That large part of the copies simply the purpose Of being sworn to has been kept secret from them But while the Examiner is boasting why this modest figure? The capacity of the crematory has by been reached. Even with its present facilities it could easily reduce ashes and oblivion 100000 copies, and without inter ferng with its regular business. It charges only cents per cubic yard this including carriage and in violate secrecy So why does not the Examiner take a giant stride such will paralyze beholders? big lie stoutly sworn to more impressive than little one; not that the lie now blazoned on the front page of the Examiner is really small. It is merely smaller than might have been expected to appear there
 In this there is involved more than mere matter of commerce There IS question of morals, of honor and of decency True these are traits and qualities the Examiner neither possesses holds in regard, but the community has certain rights. Among these rights is that of protection against rogues. There could be objection to the burning of the Examiner in itself. Indeed, each entire issue to be given to the flames the city would be distinctly the gainer. The Examiner is welcome to cremation, but when 1t tries to make people think the
  mate papers, that they go through the mails di- recty to readers, it is guilty of meaner confidence game than played by bunko sharp
 These truths are not mentioned with hope or with desire to reform the swndler It is apparently jail proof. There is in 1t sound spot on which re- pentance could be grounded But there is reason able hope of warning the public When it realizes the extent and deliberateness of the way in which it has been cheated, 1t take its revenge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
EUROPE AND THE WAR.

u OWEVER averse may be toward any inter ference the part of European nations in oul
 war with Spain, we cannot overlook the fact that most of them have strong inducements to inter vene. The war has raised the price of wheat and that III turn has caused such distress among the poorer classes of the people of Europe that already bread riots have occurred Italy and are threatened I elsewhere.
 We have been so much occupied in this country with the progress of armies and navies that we have given but little attention the economic situa ton the other side of the Atlantic. The riots in Milan and other cities of Northern Italy have been passed if they ordinary street disturb ances whereas they were in fact of such magnitude and so portentous as~to amount almost to the de- gree of civil war Indeed, they appear to have suited in greater loss of life than has been caused by the with Spain up to this time.
 Every European statesman is aware of the danger that comes when dissatisfied populace rendered desperate by lack of work by such a rise in the price of food to make wages inadequate to the needs of families. All of them are therefore eager to take whatever action promises to break the dead
 lock in wheat and restore, if not prosperity at least endurable conditions among their people A cessa- ton of the war with Spain would undoubtedly have tendency in that direction and accordingly all of them would gladly do almost anything to hasten the
 
 In this condition of affairs their anmositv may he directed toward the United States but most of them have sagacity enough to that they could not bring the war to a close by siding against us The much talked of intervention then if come at all not likely to take form that would be resented bv our Government. It is more likely to be pressure applied to Spain to induce her to recognize the ;n evitabe and seek for peace once on whatever terms choose to grant In that direction lies fair pros pect of attaining speedy peace whereas an attack upon would simply precipitate the much talked of Anglo Saxon alliance and involve the world in whose end no man could foresee
 Financial experts have noted in the course of the European money markets many signs inclining to the belief that the great dealers in national securities assured that peace will be long delayed One Of these signs discerned in the rise of Spanish securities after the heavy slump that followed the declaration of Spain has won no victories and nothing has occurred to justify an expectation that she will manage to win any or to hold her colonies The only for giving better price for her se curities must therefore have been some information that the prospect of peace is better than is generally supposed Thus while so many rabid Europeans are shouting their antagonism to the United States no is likely to help Spain. Her most interested friends those who most eager to see her dron her arms and end the war
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
HE WANTED THE
 EARTH.
Q o o o 0 o o o o


 was placed over the grave of an individ ual down our way some years ago whicl merits being added to the list of those mortuary verselets that have been pub lished in book form.
 This man was unique figure in oul locality in the fact that he had won drous faculty for acquiring land. He would either buy it outright or become the owner by foreclosed mortgages, and the old fellow, Sam Johnson was his name, if I remember correctly, had ac- quired immense land interests in the sur rounding districts, so much so that 1t be- came byword among our citizens that Johnson wanted the earth. He lived a hermit's life, and one morning he was found dead in bed.
 Now the epitaph which I claim should take rank with other more pretentious eff forts in that regard reads as follows, and 1t will be remarked that there is more truth than poetry in the lines:
 ITO Sam Johnson. "'He had disposition to appropriate the
 earth,
 And he went about with determination
 that was grim; He was disappointed cruelty, his tone has
 lost it's mirth.
 Since he sadly realized the earth appro-
 priated him. -"
 Lewis Morrison, the old-time actor, who comes to play a local engagement, put his name on the Baldwin register yester- day.
 c. C. Crow of Crows Landing, who has been in the Klondike country investigat- ing its mining possibilities, has returned to this city and is at the California. Mrs. J. M. Griffith, wife of prominent lumber dealer of Los Angeles, is a guest at the Occidental The lady is one of the prime movers in the Red Cross Society and will remain here some time. G. H. Abbott has been appointed city passenger agent of the Great Northern Railway, to succeed w. w. Brown, who has been promoted to the position of traf- fc, freight and passenger agent of the same company.
 A. F. Williams of the University of Cal ifornia gave a farewell banquet to his fellow graduates of the class '9S at the maple room of the Palace Hotel last night MT. Williams will depart for the East tomorrow, and from there will pro- ceed to his home in South Africa. Twen- ty-one guests were entertained by the gentleman, among them being some of the Stanford Alumni.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
WANAMAkER'S CAMPAIGN.

LAWMAKERS $ campaign against Senator \AI Quay in Pennsylvania is attracting more at tention in the East than any other proceeding of the time with the exception of the Nor Is this surprising. MT. Wanamaker has put forward such a series of grave charges against the Senator that even citizens who most indifferent faction fights within party lines compelled to give them consideration.
 It is to be regretted that charges boldly advanced are not made of nature specific and so definite that direct issue would be raised between the con- tending parties Mir. Wanamaker has served the na- ton in high office with conspicuous ability, and one likes to regard him as reckless and abusive orator. careless Of what he says long he injures his opponent, and yet from the indefinite way in which his attacks are made good many will be led to think him so
 An example of his method is to be found in a letter read by him in a recent speech to prove that Quay and his friends in office in the habit of selling postmasterships for the purpose of raising campaign funds. The letter which has been widely published and extensively commented on, follows
 April 23 1898. Dear Sir: I have filed my application with the Postmaster General for the postoff1ce at T., but it is said that our Congressman is holding 1t for $3000 Now do not think 1t right to buy the ofice and have not the money to do so, and write asking for your aid in the matter. Can you give any suggest any course that will help me in securing it? If you will be greatly obliged. Yours, etc. The charge in this letter is of the serious that be made against public man, and yet there is nothing definite about it. The name of the writer IS not given, the name of the Congressman is sup pressed, and the of the city where the postofce is located is concealed under the initial T. No could answer an accusation of that kind for knows who has been accused
 If MT. Wanamaker has evidence sufficient to con- vict any Congressman of demanding $3ooo for post office appointment he 1t to the country to bring the guilty person justice If he has no such evi- dence he should not make the charge Campaign ing of that kind may attract attention but 1t is more likely to injure the orator than Senator Quay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
ssMrs. Winslow's Soothing syrupv

Has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while Teethfng with perfect success It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays Pain. cures Wind Collie, reg ulates the Bowels and Is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas. whether arising from teething or other causes. For sale by Druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c a bottle.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

STAR SPANGLED BANNER-A Sub- scriber, Berkeley, Cal ''The Star Span- gled Banner was composed September 13, 1874, during the bombardment of Fort McEenry, Baltimore, Md, by Francis Scott Key, a young Baltimorean, who had gone down the harbor in a cartel vessel It was published and sung at the theaters to the air of "Anacreon in Heaven" and immediately became popular.
 DECLARATION OF WAR-G. w. T.. City. For information about the time that war was declared, whether April 2l or 20, 1898, this department refers you to the proclamation of President McKinley published in The Call of April 26 Accord ing to that document the act of Spain in giving Minister Woodford his passport on the 2lst of April was declaration of war by the Spanish Government The bill passed by Congress and signed by Presi- dent Mckinley April 9, declares that war between the United States and the king dom or Spain has existed since the 2lSt of April, 1898.
 TUG OF WAR-J. M, Portwine, Cal. The following are the rules for conduct Ing tug of war. where the men stand up and tug on the rope: Teams shall be of equal number of competitors; the rope to be of sufficient length to allow for a pull or twelve feet and for twelve feet slack at each end, together with four feet for each competitor. The rope shall not be less than four inches in circumference and shall be without knots or other holG-
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the cases of naval captains and com manders 1t Is easy to perceive the reason for this. Captains and commanders are command ranks, and the officers in these grades are usually placed in positions of the gravest responsibility as commanding officers of ships. Furthermore, they are compelled to do considerable amount Of entertaining, which puts them to much expense Again, naval officers when afoat are obliged to maintain sep arate establishments for their families
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CORONADO-Atmospher Is perfectly dry, soft and mild. being entirely free from the mists common further north. Round trip tick cts. by steamship, including fifteen days board at the Hotel del Coronado, s65 longer stay, s2 50 per day. Apply New Montgomery st.. s. F.. or A. w Bailey. mgr. Hotel del Corona do. late of Htl Colorado Glenwood Spgs. Colo.
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ADJUSTMENTS. A

Baldwtn-"In old Japan" Colun nbia-"The the Moonlight" California-"Moths" Alcazar-"YoUng Mrs winthrop Morosco's-"The Corner Grocery" Tlvol-"Sh1p Ahoy" Orpheunl-Vaudev1le Sherman, Clay Hall-Paoma Schramm benefit to the Red Cross Society, this afternoon. Mechanics Paviion-Dog Show, Chutes-Zoo, Vaudeville, and "Visions of Art Oympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets, SpectaneS Central Park-Dog and Pony Show. Sutro Baths-Swiulming, California JockeyCIub, Oakland-Races this day. Campo-Nusic dancing boating fishing, Sunday
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Excursion to the Yellowstone Park.

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, in- cluding berths meals and trip through the Park. Send for circular giving rate and itiner- ary to T. K. STATELER, General Agent Northern Pacific Railway 63S Market st. S. F.
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Coming Terrors-"Bridget, who is that at the doorT' "It's a poor man, mum. He wants something to ate." "If he's another refugee driven out of Spain by the war, tell him there's nothing left for him. We've already fed eleven ex-Con- suls this morning. .'-Chicago Tribune.
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There is a decrease of s200 to 5000 year in the shore pay of naval officers, and still further decrease when they are on waiting orders. In the army mounted officers receive a little more than those who are not mounted The table shows that all the naval ranks below commo- dore receive a larger compensation than the corresponding ranks in the army. In
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Speaking o f queer epitaphs, said former May or of San Jose Sam N. Rucker in the Palace Ho- tel last night, T rnnnIlonf nn Aho4
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Cal. glace fruit soc per ID at rcwnsend.. .

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 51O Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042
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ARMY AND NAVY RANKING.
n the foIIoWlng ::

The correspondence in ranks in the JJnited States navy and army and the salaries attached are concisely set forth
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20

Some weeks have elapsed since Lieutenant Burke murdered and the policemen who were with him went running over the hills like lot of scared sheep The public has not altogether forgotten the tragedy and has been denied the opportunity to congratulate itself over the dismissal of the runaways Does Chief Lees like coward?
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An evening paper has seen fit to attack the integ- rty of the Charleston Of the facts to justify the attack lacking, but enterprise is not to be baked by trifes
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Announcement IS made that the administration has declared in favor of vigorous prosecution of the This is one of the announcements which might as well be kept standing It pleases everybody and teegraphic tolls for it's daily transmission from Wash ington represent waste.
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Perhaps the Charleston is overloaded. It must be remembered that she has on board one of those De- culiar impertinences known as Special comrnis- sioner'
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People will be glad to know that the Americans captured in Cubasare to be exchanged. For once Spain seems to have been generous It is to be an even trade, although the two are easily worth dozen of the of Spanish prisoners held in this country
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Any old thing could get circulation by means of an understanding with the crematory.
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There can be no excuse for the policeman who ar. the supposition that she is one of the prow- ing thieves of the tenderloin lady whom he person ally knows to be respectable, or no warrant The time seems to have arrived for the Police Com mission to weed the ranks of paretics