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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
PLUCK OF PERKINS.

Frederick K Perkins, a son of United States Senator George c. Perkins, who has been appointed an assistant paymas- ter in the navy, is not unfamiliar with the navy, as he was cadet at the Naval Academy from June Il, 1890, to December 3, 1892 Then he was dismissed for dis obedience of orders, which, serious as the offense is from a military view, reflected no discredit on the young man. It appears that he was sent to Baltimore to an ocu- list to be treated for his eyes, and the spe- cialist had been notified of his coming, but Perkins went to another and when he returned to the Naval Academy refused to explain when questioned. This const1- tuted sufficient grounds in the mind of the superintendent, Captain Phythian. to dis miss the youngster.
 Before leaving the academy Perkins set tied a score he had with J. J. Bryant. fourth class cadet, whom he charged with having testified against him in haz- ing case. Bryant was younger than Per kins, but accepted the challenge. to fist fight, which came off in an out-of-the-way spot witnessed by thirteen of their class mates, and Bryant was taken to the hos
 pital with @ broken nose.
 On the following day. when Perkins left the academy for good, sixteen class mates followed him to the gate, bade him good-by and gave him a rousing cheer. Captain Phythian looked upon this as ar insult to himself and as highly improper and insubordinate conduct and the whole | lot was sent on board the Santee, isolated from the remainder of the class. fifty de merits were entered against each offend | ing cadet and they lost all privileges for 2 couple of weeks, and the punishment or the whole was equivalent to durance vile | It was nine years since the Santee had | held so many prisoners, when under Su. | perintendent Ramsay's inefficient manage
 ment the cadets Of the second class broke 1 out Tn open rebellion on account of gros. l injustice done to one of their classmates
 and twenty-six cadets were sent aboard | the Santee
 Perkins left the Naval Academy Decem | Der 4, 1892 and Bryant resigned June B | 1894, just before examination, as he was 1 deficient in studies and overburdened witl demerits. Young Perkins did not exhibl any special proficiency as a student; ht l stood number 31 in the fourth class of r
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
THE AUsTRaLIaN CONSTITUTION

ZINE of the notable features of the constitution | lproposed for the commonwealth of Australia is \O the extent to which 1t brings the people into direct relations with the Government. Not only Senators to be elected by popular instead of by State Legislatures, as with us, but in several other particulars that vote is to be appealed in cases where no provision for such m appeal is made by our system.
 There is to be an election of members of Para- ment at least every three years, but in certain cases the Governor or-General, who represents the crown is authorized to dissolve Parliament before the three years term has expired In this way the Australian Ministry, whenever 1t finds itself opposed by Parliament can by dissolution carry the issue directly to the people The plan is virtually that of referendum with the addition of calling upon the people to decide not only the point of dispute, but the election of members of Parliament at the same time.
 Another feature in which the Australian constitu- ton differs from ours is the provision that amend ments be effected not by the States but by the direct of the people Any proposed alteration of the constitution must first be approved by majority of both houses of Parliament, and then at date not less than two months than six months thereafter must be submitted to the electors of the various States If it is approved by majority of the voters of majority of the States ard the total its favor equal to majority of all the voters of all the States it becomes the law
 It will be seen the new form of constitutional gov ernment differs from mainly in the direction of giving the people direct control of all branches of the government Whether 1t will stand the test of century of development and trials so we'll as may be questioned but 1t is certainly the most interesting experiment in the way of govern ment making in recent years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
MIR. BEEcHER CLEARED IT UP.

Henry Ward Beecher was once ap- preached by a young man whom wealth had made a fool and who also was very conceited. He considered himself very clever, and did not hesitate to assume a patronizing air to men infinitely his superiors. It was in this sort of spirit that this young fellow met Mir. Beecher, who knew his family.
 Do you know, Mir. Beecher," said he, ''I'Ve been thinking that I would settle down, behave myself and join your church? Now, I like your preaching; but when l go to your church and see such men as old S- and others, grasping skinfints and hypocrites to the core, sit ting there in full membership, why, the thing is just little too much for me. And, really" he added, ''I cannot join.'
 Well, you're right said MT. Beecher. Every church has such men, and fancy Plymouth is not free from them. And until you spoke I have always wondered why the good Lord permitted it. Now
 '.Ah,5' gurgled the young fellow, draw ing himself up; I'm glad have thrown light on the question. What strikes you as the reason Mir. Beecher?"
 Well" replied the great preacher, looking the young man straight in the eye, Eft is permitted in order to keep just such fools as you out of the churches. - Ladies' Home Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
THE NEEDED GUN PLANT.

THERE had for long time been theory that
 the establishment of gun assembling plant on
 this coast would be wse and by that common consent, well by the judgment of experts, the site for should be Bencia That the place has every advantage of accessibility and that the Government already has there considerable basis for future chanical development there can be no question.
 It remained however, for the war to demonstrate how necessary gun assembling plant would be to this coast and to the country in time of war. The demonstration has been complete and with the as sstance of representatives at Washington will doubt less be effective With such plant here much of the delay now unavoidable would never have been experienced
 A gun assembling plant is more than its name in- plies It provides not only for the storage of ord nance, but of all the munitions of war In case of sudden emergency it is embarrassing 70 have wait for supplies stored the Atlantic coast. There is the usual red tape to be overcome, and in addition to this many miles, which might easily be SO impor- tant to turn the tide of Rushing aci oss the country trains laden with supplies destined for Manila. If these supplies had been kept at Be- nica they could at this moment have been far on their way to the relief of Dewey
 There has been argument advanced against the establishment of such plant, and no valid argu- ment exists
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prospect of appointment. The time for examination in the various branches is not the same. If you will name the branch in which you desire to make ap- plication this department will advise you
 ENGINEER DEPARTMENT-T. F., City, You do not state what branch or the engineer department of the United States army YOU desire information about and 1t is not within the limit of space allotted to this department to give the require ments of each branch. Generally the du- ties of the engineer division are the max ing, repairing or destroying or commuIh- cations including the word communlca- tions, roads, bridges. railways and tele- graph, also the preparation or poSiuQls of attack or defense, which IS the nlgner duty of military engineers and where the art of fertilization must be considered entirely in tactical point of view
 MINERS INCH-A. H., California The figures in relation to miners inch were correctly given in The Calls depart ment of Answers to Correspondents. The miners inch is the measure for water which is defined as ''the amount of water which will pass through an opening one men men square under a pressure or SIX SIX inches" This unit is peculiar to the western States, used not only for mlnlnS purposes, but whenever it is desired t9 measure the amount of water dlStr1puted for irrigation. The average discharge rom such an opening, called module, IS OiiS di4O d HdlI cQDlc feet per InlnulS- III the various States from California to Colorado there is some slight variation. In California it is from 120 to 1.76 cubic feet per minute, according to the arb1- trary definition adopted; for example, at SmartsVlile an oritce four inches deep and 2oO inches long with a head seven inches above the top edge is said to fur niSh 1OOO miners inches. In Montana 8 vertical rectangle an inch deep is gener- ally used with head of four inches and the number of inches is said to be the same as the number of inches in the rectangle.
 UNCLE SAM-J. R. c. B., City. "Uncle Sam is a term applied to the government of the people of the United States It is a jocular extension of the initials U. s. It is used in the same sense that John Bull is applied to the government of the Brit ish people. The name Uncle Sam origin ated as follows: During the war of 1872 a man named Samuel Wilson was Govern ment inspector at Troy of pork and beef purchased by the Government. The cases containing the provisions were shipped to the Government by Ebert Anderson a contractor, who had each marked with his initials ''E A. ,'' and underneath were the initials "U. s. :" for United States One of the Government workmen new at the task asked the meaning of U. S., and was jocu- larly informed that 1t meant Uncle Sam" referring to Samuel Wilson, the inspector, who was usually called Uncle sam This pleasantly was repeated in several forms, and Wilson was congratulated on the extent of his property, as many cases passing there were so marked. The story spread, took firm root, and to-day the al- fusion is everywhere understood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
RAPID-FIRE GUNS.

Bob-What's the matter? Has the heiress refused you?
 Dick-Wen, I don't know as you could call it refusal exactly, but we had hardly got seated in the parlor before she said 1t was a pity that all our best men had gone to war.-Chicago News.
 Farmer Dunk-What do ye think of Neighbor Pettibunker?
 Farmer Hornbeak-Wa-al, he hides his light under bushel when in my opinion a teacup would be plenty big enough Puck.
 'sProfessor Deepnob says a widow re- ceiving a marriage proposal always re- minds him of a COW at a railroad track. !"
 Tn what way, pray?"
 ''She acts as if she wouldn't go across, but she always does s.''-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, June 2O.-ColoneI H. Ben del of San Francisco is at the Imperial; /; Prince A. Peniatowsl, San Francisco, is at the Netherlands; pr. Jacob Voor- sanger, San Francisco, is at the Plaza; Enoch Knight, Los Angeles, is at the Grand Union; MT. and Mrs. Robert Top htz, San Francisco, have gone to Paris.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
PEARLS OF THE PACIFIC.

The Philippine Islands are justly termed by the Spaniards Las Perlas del Pa cifico.'' Approaching this archipelago from north, south, east or west a. stranger is at once impressed by their luxuriance and fertile appearance. The green fresh- ness only ceases at high tide mark Auckland Weekly News.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

"Old Glory" "Columbia' and 'tLiber- ty" papeteries, containing 24 envelopes and 24 sheets of paper, each printed with American flag, 25c to 60c per box. Also ''Flag" tally cards, place cards and thou sands of 6sI envelopes with a great big "Star-spangled Banner all over one end at S2 50 per thousand. Letter-heads to match, $3 50 per thousand. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, Printers and Stationers, TAI Mar ket street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, June 20 - Captain Jules CalIundan of San Francisco and Henry T. Driggs of Los Angeles are in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

The Elder Matron-You shouldn't mind the baby crying a little. It strengthens his lungs.
 The Younger Matron-Oh, no doubt; but it weakens his fathers religion so.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

members, and dropped down to number 54 in the third class of 50 at the next examin- ation. He showed, however, qualities which are in demand just now, and the fact that he is to serve in the pay corps does not shut out the opportunities to dis tinel1ish himself.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21


 LEE MAGAZINE RIFLE-Kansas Boy. City. The caliber of the Lee magazine rifle used in the United States navy is 234 The first lot of an order of 10000 of these weapons was delivered to the Navy Department in September, lS96.
 THE sTATEs-B., City. The answer published in this department as to the number of States in the American Union is the correct one There were thirteen original States, thirty-two have been add ed since, making forty-fve in all. A star is added for every State admitted. This department is at loss to know what kind of an American flag" you saw that had you made a mistake in the count or else YOU did not have an American flag before you at the time of the count.
 DUBLIN EXHIBITION-T. O. K, Oak land, Cal. You probably refer to the h. ternational Exhibition opened by the Prince of Wales on May g, 1865, and closed on the 9th of November of that year. You would have to write to the Mayor of Dub- lin. in which city the exposition was held, for information as to the records.
 There was also fine art and industrial exhibition opened in that city on June 5, a fine art exhibition, opened May "A. 1881; and the Dublin Industrial Exhibition, opened May F, 1855.
 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST-H. J., City. The expression survival of the fit test originated with Herbert Spencer. In one of his works, Principles of Biology" he writes: ''The survival of the fittest, which I have here sought to express in mechanical terms, Is that which MT. Dar- win has called natural selection, or the preservation of favored races in the struggle for life" Darwin in "The Origin of Man" says: 'The expression so often used by MT. Herbert Spencer of the sur | vival of the fittest is more accurate and 1 is sometimes equally convenient"
 THE CROSS-S. G., City. The follow ing is from McClintock and Strong's Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical | Cyclopedia:
 A common tradition assigns the perpetual shiver of the aspen to the assertion that the l true cross was made of the wood. Lipsus, l however CDe Cruce III-13), thinks it (the cross) was of oak, which was strong enough and common In Judea. Few will attach any | consequence to his other reason that the relic | appears to be oak. The legend to which he al- | ludes, translated. is:
 The foot Is cedar, cypress forms the shaft
 The arms are palm. the title olive bears.
 CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION-D. C., Vallejo, Cal.-The secretary of the Clvil Service Commission says that in the matter of applications for positions un- der the civil service act mo discrimina- l ton is made on account of sex, color, or l political or religious opinions" A woman may make application for examination for any position which she Is qualified to fill. | A Government work which gives instruc- Ilons to applicants for positions says that III typewritlng only women who pass at a l grade or more than SS per cent have any
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

The Santa Fe Route will run second excur- sion to Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Arizona, on Thursday, June 30. Noted scientists will ao- company the party. A pleasant and profitable trip. Get full particulars at No. GA Market ss-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Miss Jessie Parker, the Mayor of Ken drick, Idaho, Is but % years old. She was elected on the first Tuesday in April, after a very bitter campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

MAIL TO DAWSON-O. S.. City. The Postoffice Department carries packages through the mail that do not weigh more than four pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau tAllen's), 510 Mont gomery street Telephone Main 1042-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

THE SIXTH INFANTRY-O. ", City. Companies A, B, c, D, F, F, G and H of the Sixth Infantry regulars were at Tampa Fla, June 10.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

A reporter for evening paper takes it upon himself to say that the Centennial thrice rejected by the Government, is good of the accepted vessels. Marvel arises that naval expert capable should have escaped the offer of job from the Gov ernment which just now is in need of men of his qualifications
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

The Queen of Roumania plays the or gan of the Protestant church of Ab- bazia, where she Is now staying. She is 1 learning to play the flute.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Dr. Siegerts Angostura Bitters is a sure cure of diarrhea, dysentery, i'll effects of hard water, levers, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

COAL, ON OCEAN STEAMERSLP. S., City. The largest ocean steamers burn from 25O to 300 tons of coal in twenty-four
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

ARMY AND NAIVE. A, City. The strength of the principal nations of Flu rope as to army and navy was published in The Call, Answers to Correspondents, luna IF 1898
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

Coumbia-" Aristocracy" Baldwin" Passion Play" Acazar-"A Celebrated Case Morosco's-"After Dark" Tlvoit-"An Baba" Orpheun1-V eville Chutes-zoo Vaudeville and Cannon the 6l3pound Man Olympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets, Specialues Baths-Swimmng El Campo-Musc dancing, boating, fishing Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
AUCTION SALES.

By Edward Spear day. Furniture, etc., 8lSS suer at Il o'clock.
 By Geo. E. Monday, immense Library at Market and Seventh streets, at and 1880 P
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

England has decided to omit the usual play of her navy this year. but if occasion arise for of serious variety she is believed to be in the humor undertake them at short notice.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Blanco should be careful how he refuses to recog- nze flag of truce. The time is not far away when he will be in pretty fix if the United States shall be governed by similarly barbaric notion.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

If the Kaiser ever declares that America shall not take the Philippines while he is in power the state ment may be taken as the announcement that he is tired of his job.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Cal. glace fruit soc per lb at Townsend's..
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Naval reserves have had their first experience under fire Of course they bore the ordeal we'll If they had not been made of good stuff they would not have been naval reserves.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Captain Huke of British merchantmen, declares the Cuban blockade joke It Is, however, not one of the kind susceptible to the process of being cracked
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

CHICAGO-Landsman, City. The city of Chicago was incorporated March 4, 1887.
 THE OLYMPIA-A Subscriber, City. The United States steamer Olympia is protected cruiser.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

LEE MAGAZINE RIFLE-Kansas Boy, City. The caliber of the Lee magazine rifle used in the United States navy is 234. The first lot of an order of 10000 of these weapons was delivered to the Navy Department in September, 1886.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

THE CRoSS-S. G., City. The follow ing is from McClintock and Strong's Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical
Arizona republican., 1898-05-25

pan. Any free milling ore containing as much as SIP per ton in gold will show cOlorS when roasted, pulveriZeC and washed down in the gold pan. Ii 9 piece of ore that is two inches square shows color or two it is generally rich enough to work.
 A test for tellurium is to pulverize the sample to a fine powder and mix well with half it's weight of sal soda and pulverized charcoal; put into an iron spoon and heat until the charcoal is all burned away; dissolve in very hot water but not boiling. If there De the least trace of tellurium the wa ter will De colored a dark amethyst or purple, according to the per cent in the ore.
 Unoxidized telluride minerals are of metallic lustre, varying in color from silver white to steel gray; quite brittle and soft, that is, easily scratched with knife. A rich specimen of gold tel 1uride ore w4-, when heated in an open fire, show globules of gold.
 A very simple test for this character of ore is to place minute fragment of the mineral in a white porcelain dish, and add a drop of concentrated sul- phuric acid; heat the acid gently over the flame of spirit lamp, and beau tiful carmine color is at once deve1- oped. Should the tellurium be asso- ciated with other minerals, however, this test is of l...ie or no value, as they would interfere with or conceal the re- actlOn.-Western Mining World.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-25
EASY TESTS FOR GOLD.

For the benefit of prospectors we publish the following simple tests for gold which may prove of value:
 For gold in oxidized ores, pulverize and place in porcelain lined vessel or tea cup, and cover wI.n iodine and allow it to stand for two or three hours. Then dip into it piece oi white filter paper, dry and burn it, and if it gives purple color gold is present, and the deeper the purple the richer the gold. For other ores with this test, such as pyrites, the ore must be roasted; where lime is present, ,ne ore must be roasted twice, the second time adding carbonate of ammonia. After roasting test as with oxidized ores.
 To find gold in telluride, heat lump of ore on wood coals until it comes slowly to a cherry red, .Aen drop it quickly into salt water. The gold will appear in globules on the surface of the ore. It is best to test several pieces at once as one of them will be liable to have the right temperature If no gold appears, pulverize and use
Arizona republican., 1898-05-25
THEY ALL KNEW SMITH.
How Young Mans Reputation Was
 Injured in His Home Town.

young man who came to this city some time ago to make a fortune re- gently visited his old home in a small town in the upper part of the state and was surprised to find that he was received rather coldly, says the New York Tribune. His reputation in the old town had always been fully up to the Puritanical standard of the place and therefore he could not account for his fall from grace in the eyes of his old neighbors. lie finally learned however, that 1t was all due to the visits to the town of some New York traveIing men. The latter had all stayed at the chief hotel in the place and the first one who registered had no sooner got his name down than the proprietor said to him:
 By the way, do you know Smith, up ln fork: ne used to live here, and a bright fellow he was.''
 Do l know Smith?" replied the travelling man. Well, I should say I ought to. I played poker with him only two nights ago.
 A couple of days afterward another New York travelling man arrived at the hotel and the first thing the pro- prletor asked him was, did he know Smith.
 Do l know Smith?" exclaimed the travelling man. Well, should guess yes. Why, played poker with him